AT&T Htc Tilt 2 User Manual

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G-Sensor  Recalibrate the G-Sensor of the device. Use this function when auto-rotate is not working properly.
External GPS  Set the appropriate GPS communication ports, if required. You may need to do this when there are programs on your device that access GPS data or you have connected a GPS receiver to your device.
Managed Programs Displays the programs that were installed on your device using System Center Mobile Device Manager.
Memory  Check the device...

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13.3  Changing Basic Settings
Display settings
To manually adjust the screen brightnessBy default, your device automatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the ambient lighting.
1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Power.
2. Tap the Backlight tab.
3. Clear the Auto adjust backlight check box.
4. Adjust the brightness by dragging the slider under On battery power and On external power.
To automatically turn off the screen backlight when the device is not in...

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To increase or decrease the size of text on the screen1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Screen.
2. Tap the Text Size tab.
3. Move the slider to increase or decrease the text size.
To re-calibrate the touch screenThe device touch screen is calibrated before shipment. Re-calibrate the touch screen if it does not accurately respond to screen taps.
1. While the device is on, press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons, and then tap the screen to open the align...

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Ringer settings
To change the ring type and ring tone 1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab, and then tap Sound.
2. Scroll down and then tap Ring Type. Select the ring type you want to use, and then tap Done.
3. Tap Ringtone, and then select the ring tone you want to use.
4. Tap Done.
Tips  • You can use *.wav, *.mid, *.mp3, *.wma, or other types of sound files that you downloaded from the Internet or copied from your computer. For a complete list of supported...

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Phone servicesYou can change the settings of various phone services for your device. Phone services may include Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Voicemail, and more. Contact your wireless service provider to find out about the availability of phone services for your device.
To access and change settings of phone services1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab, and then tap Communications.
2. On the Wireless Manager screen, tap Phone > Phone services.
3. Select the...

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1Switch Airplane Mode on or off. See “Turning the Phone Function On 
and Off ” in Chapter .
2Access the phone settings and change the PIN codes, configure phone services, and more.3Connect a Bluetooth headset or other Bluetooth-enabled device. See Chapter 9 for details.4Connect to a wireless network. See Chapter 8 for details.5Open ActiveSync and adjust the push email settings. See Chapter 7 for details.6Configure your data connection...

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13.5  Using Task Manager
Task Manager lets you view and stop running programs, configure the  button, and enable the Quick Menu on the Home screen.
To open Task ManagerTap the Quick Menu button on the top-right corner of the Home screen to open the Quick Menu, and then tap .
To configure the Exit (  ) buttonBy default, running programs are shut down when you tap and hold the  button.
1. On the Task Manager screen, tap the Button tab.
Note When you clear Enable the “X”...

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13.6  Protecting Your Device
Protecting your SIM card with a PINYou can protect your SIM card by requiring a PIN (personal identification number) every time the device is turned on. You will not be able to use the phone or the data connection until you enter the correct PIN.
To enable the SIM card PIN1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab, and then tap Communications.
2. On the Wireless Manager screen, tap Phone > PIN Code.
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4. Enter the password in both the Password and Confirm boxes.
5. Tap OK. 
If the device is idle for the timeout period that you set, you will need to enter your password to unlock your device. If you used a simple PIN password, the Lock screen will be displayed before you enter your password. For information, see “Using the Lock Screen” in Chapter 1.
Notes • To ensure that you can always make emergency calls, do not begin your password with the digits of your local...

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13.7  Resetting Your Device
Performing a soft resetPerform a soft (normal) reset to clear all active program memory and shut down all active programs. This is useful when your device is running slower than normal, or a program is not performing properly. If a soft reset is performed when programs are running, unsaved work is lost.
To perform a soft reset1. Pull out the stylus.
2. Remove the back cover. For instructions, see “To remove the back cover” in Chapter 1.
3. Use...