HTC Sensation XL - Getting in Touch with a Contact

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Getting in touch with a contact

1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget.

2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name) on the widget. The default

communication method you've set for this contact will be performed.

91 People

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Default Chapter1
- Beats Audio1
- Table of Contents2
- Conventions Used in this Guide7
Getting Started8
- Inside the Box8
- HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio8
  - Top Panel9
  - Bottom Panel9
- Back Cover10
- SIM Card11
- Battery12
- Inserting the Battery13
- Getting the Battery to Last Longer14
- Switching the Power on or off15
- Finger Gestures15
- Setting up HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio for the First Time16
- Ways of Getting Contacts into HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio16
- Home Screen17
- Plugging in Your Beats Headphones18
Basics19
- Adjusting the Volume19
- Sleep Mode19
- Unlocking the Screen20
- Status Icons21
- Notifications22
- Notifications Panel23
- Switching between Recently Opened Apps24
- Using Quick Settings24
- Connecting Your Phone to a Computer25
- Copying Files to or from the Phone Storage26
- Transferring Contacts from Your Old Phone27
- Copying Text, Looking up Information, and Sharing27
- Printing28
- Want some Quick Guidance on Using Your Phone29
Personalizing31
- Making HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio Truly Yours31
- Personalizing HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio with Scenes31
- Changing Your Wallpaper32
- Applying a New Skin33
- Personalizing Your Home Screen with Widgets33
- Adding Apps and Other Shortcuts on Your Home Screen34
- Rearranging or Removing Widgets and Icons on Your Home Screen35
- Personalizing the Launch Bar35
- Grouping Apps into a Folder36
- Rearranging the Home Screen37
- Personalizing with Sound Sets38
- Rearranging Application Tabs39
- Customizing the Lock Screen Style40
Phone Calls41
- Making a Call with Smart Dial41
- Using Speed Dial41
- Calling a Phone Number in a Text Message42
- Calling a Phone Number in an Email42
- Calling a Phone Number in a Calendar Event42
- Making an Emergency Call42
- Receiving Calls42
- What Can I Do During a Call43
  - Switching between Calls44
  - Muting the Microphone During a Call44
- Setting up a Conference Call45
- Internet Calls45
- Call History46
- Home Dialing47
- Call Services47
Messages48
- About the Messages App48
- Sending a Text Message (SMS)48
- Sending a Multimedia Message (MMS)49
- Resuming a Draft Message50
- Checking Your Messages50
- Replying to a Message51
- Forwarding a Message51
- WAP Push Messages52
- Managing Message Conversations52
- Backing up Your Text Messages53
- Setting Message Options54
Search and Web Browser55
- Searching HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio and the Web55
- Browsing the Web55
  - Opening a New Browser Window56
  - Switching between Browser Windows56
- Downloading Files and Apps57
- Viewing Bookmarks and Previously Visited Pages57
- Editing a Bookmark58
- Syncing Your Bookmarks with Google Chrome59
- Setting Browser Options59
Camera61
- Camera Basics61
- Before Capturing61
- Taking a Photo62
- Recording Video63
- Camera Scenes64
- Improving People Shots64
- Taking a Panoramic Photo64
- Taking Continuous Camera Shots65
- Taking a High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photo65
- Changing Camera Settings65
Photos, Videos, and Music66
- Gallery66
- Music72
- Creating a Playlist73
- Connected Media76
HTC Services77
- HTC Watch77
  - Managing Your Downloads79
  - Changing Settings79
Accounts and Sync81
- What Online Accounts Can You Sync with81
- Syncing with a Google Account81
- Adding a Social Network Account82
- Managing Your Online Accounts82
People83
- About the People App83
- Your Contacts List83
- Setting up Your Profile84
- Importing Contacts from Your SIM Card84
- Adding a New Contact85
- Setting Contact Search Options85
- Importing a Contact from an Exchange Activesync Account85
- Merging Contact Information86
- Backing up Your Contacts86
- Contact Information and Conversations87
- Sending Contact Information88
- Contact Groups88
- Editing a Contact Group89
- Adding People Widgets90
- Getting in Touch with a Contact91
Social92
- Facebook for HTC Sense92
- Twitter for HTC Sense92
- About Friend Stream92
- Updating Your Status in Friend Stream93
- Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream93
- Tweeting in Friend Stream94
- Using Facebook Chat95
- Chatting in Google Talk96
- Using Google96
Email97
- Gmail97
- Mail98
Calendar105
- About Calendar105
- Creating an Event105
- Calendar Views106
- Managing Calendar Events106
- Accepting or Declining a Meeting Invitation107
- Setting Reminders for Your Events107
- Dismissing or Snoozing Event Reminders108
- Showing or Hiding Calendars108
- Changing Calendar Settings108
Maps and Location109
- Location Settings109
- Locations109
- Google Maps118
Android Market and Other Apps122
- Getting Apps from Google Play122
- Using the Clock123
- World Clock Settings124
- Checking Weather125
- Reading Ebooks126
- Downloading an Ebook127
- Reading News Feeds128
- Keeping Track of Your Stocks129
- Watching Videos on Youtube130
- Listening to FM Radio131
- Sharing Games and Apps131
Productivity132
- Working on Documents132
- Uploading Files to Dropbox133
- Recording Your Voice133
- Taking Notes134
- Reviewing a Note135
- Completing Tasks136
  - Creating a Task137
  - Managing Tasks138
HTC Sync139
- About HTC Sync139
- Installing HTC Sync139
- Setting up HTC Sync to Recognize HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio140
- Syncing Songs and Playlists140
- Syncing Photos and Videos141
- Syncing Your Calendar Events141
- Syncing Your Contacts142
- Syncing Your Web Bookmarks142
- Syncing Documents and Email Attachments143
- Downloading Maps or Purchasing Services143
- Installing an App from Your Computer to HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio144
- Syncing Another Device with Your Computer145
- Downloading the Latest HTC Sync Upgrade145
Keyboard146
- Using the Onscreen Keyboard146
- Entering Words with Predictive Text147
- Entering Text by Speaking149
- Entering Text by Tracing150
- Editing Text150
- Adjusting Input Settings151
Internet Connections152
- Data Connection152
- Wi-Fi153
- Connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)154
  - Setting up Secure Credential Storage155
  - Adding a Vpn Connection155
- Using HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio as a Modem (USB Tethering)156
- Connecting to the Internet through a Computer157
- Using HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio as a Wireless Router157
Bluetooth159
- Bluetooth Basics159
- Connecting a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit159
- Disconnecting or Unpairing from a Bluetooth Device160
- Sending Information Using Bluetooth161
- Receiving Information Using Bluetooth162
Security164
- Protecting Your SIM Card with a PIN164
- Protecting HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio with a Screen Lock164
- Encrypting Data on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio165
Settings167
- Changing Display Settings167
- Changing Sound Settings168
- Changing the Display Language169
- Optimizing Battery Life169
- Checking the Power Usage of Applications170
- Managing Memory171
- Checking Information about HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio172
Update and Reset173
- Updating the HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio Software173
- Restarting HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio173
- Resetting HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio174
Trademarks and Copyrights175
Index177

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