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Search and Web browser
Searching HTC Desire C and the Web
You can search for information on HTC Desire C and on the Web by using Search.
Some apps, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps.
Setting search options
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Tap > Settings.
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3. Tap Google Search, and then customize your search settings.
4. When done, press .
5. Tap Searchable items, and then select the items you want included when doing a search.
Performing searches on the Web and HTC Desire C
1. From the Home screen, tap .
2. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for. As you type, matching items on HTC Desire C and suggestions from Google web search are shown as a list.
3. If what you’re searching for is in the list of suggestions, tap the item to open it in its compatible app.
Tap to enter it in the search box. New suggestions appear and you can enter more text or tap beside a subsequent suggestion to quickly refine your search.
Browsing the Web
1. From the Home screen, tap > Internet.
2. Tap the URL box on top of the screen.
3. Enter your search keywords or a webpage address.
4. On the webpage, you can:
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Tap a link to open it, or press and hold a link to see more options.
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Tap an email address to send a message to the email address.
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Flick down the screen to quickly show the URL box and other options.
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Switching to Reading mode
Want to read an article or blog without distractions? Reading mode removes menus, banners, and backgrounds from a webpage.
While viewing an article, tap (when it's available) to switch reading mode on or off.
Viewing the full version of a website
While viewing a webpage, tap > View desktop site.
Opening or switching between browser tabs
Open multiple browser tabs to make it easier for you to switch from one website to another.
1. While viewing a webpage, tap > Tabs.
2. Do one of the following:
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To open a new tab, tap New tab.
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To switch to another browser tab, slide your finger until the webpage you want to view appears. Tap a webpage to display it in full screen.
Tap to close a webpage.
Private browsing
You can use incognito tabs to browse the Web with more privacy. Browser cookies are not shared and deleted when you close all incognito tabs. Pages you view in incognito also won't appear in your browser history except for files you download.
1. From the browser screen, tap > Tabs.
2. Tap New incognito tab.
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Adding and managing your bookmarks
Bookmarking a webpage
Bookmark a webpage in a normal browser screen (not when you're using an incognito tab).
1. While viewing a webpage, tap > Add to.
2. Tap Bookmarks.
3. Edit the bookmark name if needed.
4. To save the bookmark to a new folder, tap Bookmarks.
5. On the Add to screen, tap > New folder.
6. Tap Done.
Opening a bookmark
1. While viewing a webpage, tap > Bookmarks.
2. On the Bookmarks tab, navigate to the bookmark you want to open, and then tap it.
If you have set up Google Chrome
™
sync on your Google Account, tap Local on the
Bookmarks screen, and then select the Google Account to view for your synced bookmarks.
Editing a bookmark
1. While viewing a webpage, tap Bookmarks.
2. On the Bookmarks tab, tap > Edit.
3. Tap at the right of the bookmark you want to edit.
4. Enter your changes, and then tap Done.
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Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome
Create bookmarks from your computer's Google Chrome browser and sync them on
HTC Desire C. For more information about Google Chrome, visit http:// support.google.com/chrome .
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Using your Google Chrome desktop browser, you need to sign in to your Google
Account and set up Google Chrome sync.
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Be sure that you are logged in to your Google Account every time you save
Google Chrome bookmarks on your computer.
1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Accounts & sync.
2. Tap your Google Account.
3. Select the Sync Internet option.
Saving web content for later
Save webpages to read later, even without an Internet connection. Some video clips in webpages (for example, embedded YouTube ® videos) can also be added to the
Watch list so you can quickly find and watch them during your free time.
Only webpages will be stored on HTC Desire C. You need to connect to the Internet when opening linked pages and video clips.
1. While viewing a webpage, tap > Add to.
2. Tap Reading list or Watch list.
Viewing items in your Reading list or Watch list
1. While viewing a webpage, tap > Bookmarks.
2. On the Saved tab, do any of the following:
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Under Reading list, tap a thumbnail of the webpage you want to open.
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Under Watch list, tap a thumbnail of the video clip you want to open.
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Tap to see more options.
Viewing your browsing history
1. While viewing a webpage, tap > History.
You can also press and hold .
2. On the History tab, tap a time period to see a list of webpages you've visited.
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Clearing your browsing history
1. While viewing a webpage, tap > History.
2. On the History tab, tap > Clear all.
Viewing a page that you often visit
1. While viewing a webpage, tap > History.
2. On the Most visited tab, navigate to the page you want to view, and then tap the page.
Clearing the list of most visited pages
1. While viewing a webpage, tap > History.
2. On the Most visited tab, tap > Clear all.
Downloading files and apps
You can download file and apps directly from your favorite websites.
Files and apps downloaded from the Web can be from unknown sources. To protect HTC Desire C and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you download and open only the files you trust.
1. Open your web browser, then go to the website where you can download the file you want.
2. Do any of the following:
§ Follow the website's download instructions for apps.
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Press and hold an image or a web link, and then tap Save link.
Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC Desire C to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources.
Viewing your downloads
1. From the Home screen, tap > Downloads.
2. Tap the file to open it.
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Setting browser options
Customize the web browser to suit your browsing style. Set display, privacy, and security options when using the web browser.
From the browser screen, tap > Settings.
Setting your homepage
1. From the browser screen, tap > Settings.
2. Tap General > Set homepage.
3. Select the homepage you want to use.
Choosing when to show content compatible with Adobe Flash
Choose which Adobe
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Flash content you want to see on a webpage, and when you want to view it.
1. From the browser screen, tap > Settings.
2. Tap Advanced > Enable Flash and plug-ins > On demand.
After selecting On demand, you can show the Adobe Flash content by tapping on the webpage.
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