HTC One mini 2 User guide
Contents Contents Unboxing HTC One mini 2 nano SIM card 9 10 Storage card 11 Charging the battery 13 Switching the power on or off 13 Want some quick guidance on your phone? 14 Phone setup and transfer Setting up your new phone for the first time 15 Restoring your backup from your online storage 16 Transferring content from an Android phone 17 Transferring content from an iPhone 17 Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 18 Other ways of getting contacts and other
Contents Changing your main Home screen 52 Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 53 Arranging apps 53 Lock screen 54 Camera Camera basics 56 Taking a photo 58 Tips for capturing better photos 58 Recording video 59 Taking continuous camera shots 60 Taking selfies 60 Improving portrait shots 60 Taking a panoramic photo 61 Using HDR 61 Recording videos in slow motion 61 Manually adjusting camera settings 62 Saving your settings as a camera mode 62 Gallery Viewing
Contents Resuming a draft message 79 Replying to a message 79 Saving a text message as a task 80 Forwarding a message 80 Moving messages to the secure box 81 Blocking unwanted messages 81 Copying a text message to the nano SIM card 82 Deleting messages and conversations 82 Search and web browser Getting instant information with Google Now 83 Searching HTC One mini 2 and the Web 85 Browsing the Web 86 Bookmarking a webpage 88 Using your browsing history 88 Clearing your browsing
Contents Calendar Viewing the Calendar 131 Scheduling or editing an event 132 Choosing which calendars to show 132 Sharing an event 133 Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 133 Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 134 Travel and maps Location settings 135 Google Maps 135 HTC Car 138 Other apps Using Scribble 140 Using the Clock 142 Checking Weather 143 Recording voice clips 143 Keeping track of your tasks 144 Kid Mode 145 Internet connections Data connection 146
Contents Disabling an app 164 Lock screen notifications 164 Hiding the caller from the lock screen 165 Setting a screen lock 165 Setting up face unlock 165 Bypassing the lock screen 166 Navigating HTC One mini 2 with TalkBack 166 Trademarks and copyrights Index
Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. This is a tip.
Important note on recoverable data Important note on recoverable data Files and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your device may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software. Even a factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including personal information.
Unboxing Unboxing HTC One mini 2 1. USB connector 2. Dual speakers 3. VOLUME 4. microSD™ card tray with eject hole 5. Front camera 6. 3.5mm headset jack 7. POWER 8. Proximity sensor 9. Notification LED 10. nano SIM card tray with eject hole § HTC One mini 2 is available in either a 3G or LTE™ version, depending on your region and mobile operator. You need an LTE plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data services. Check with your operator for details.
Unboxing nano SIM card HTC One mini 2 uses a nano SIM card. The nano SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and memory for storing phonebook contacts and/or text messages. Inserting the nano SIM card Use a standard nano SIM card only. Inserting a modified card may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot. 1. Hold the phone face up. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool (or a small bent paperclip) into the tray eject hole next to the nano SIM card tray slot. 3.
Unboxing Removing the nano SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC One mini 2 before removing your nano SIM card. 1. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool (or a small bent paperclip) into the tray eject hole next to the nano SIM card tray slot. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the nano SIM card tray ejects. 4. Pull the nano SIM card tray out, and remove the nano SIM card.
Unboxing Inserting the microSD card 1. Hold the phone face up. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool (or a small bent paperclip) into the tray eject hole next to the microSD card tray slot. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the microSD card tray ejects. 4. Pull the microSD card tray out, and place the microSD card (contacts facing down) into the tray. 5. Insert the microSD card tray back into the slot.
Unboxing 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the microSD card tray ejects. 4. Pull the microSD card tray out, and remove the microSD card. After removing the microSD card, make sure that you insert the empty microSD card tray back into the slot. Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC One mini 2, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC One mini 2 to charge the battery.
Unboxing Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. If you've set up a lock screen, you need to unlock it. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. 3. Tap Power off on the options menu. Want some quick guidance on your phone? Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in the Tips & Help app to learn how to use your phone. § When you see a Tips & Help tile in HTC BlinkFeed™, just tap the tile to know more about the tip.
Phone setup and transfer Phone setup and transfer Setting up your new phone for the first time When you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You can enable TalkBack to navigate by voice feedback before selecting the language. Press and hold two fingers on the screen until you hear a message saying that accessibility mode is enabled. Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, sign in to your accounts, and more.
Phone setup and transfer Restoring your backup from your online storage If you used HTC Backup before, you can restore your backup to HTC One mini 2 when you turn the phone on for the first time or after a factory reset. Depending on the amount of content, restoring your backup to your phone through your data connection may incur additional data costs and take a long time. Using a Wi-Fi® connection is recommended. 1. When you're asked whether you have a Google® Account, sign in to your account. 2.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring content from an Android phone On your old Android phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transfer your content to your new HTC phone. The types of locally stored content on your old phone that the tool can transfer include contacts, messages, calendar events, web bookmarks, music, photos, and videos. Some settings can also be transferred. § You need Android version 2.2 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your old phone.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to transfer contacts from an iPhone, a phone that has Android version 2.1 (or earlier version), or other types of phones. Depending on the capabilities of your old phone, you may be able to transfer not only contacts but also other data such as calendar events and text messages to your new HTC phone. Use HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone. 1.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer There are two ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer. § Connect HTC One mini 2 to your computer. Your computer will recognize it just like any removable USB drive, and you can copy your media between them. § Download and use the HTC Sync Manager software on your computer. You can set it up to automatically get music, photos, and videos off HTC One mini 2 to your computer.
Phone setup and transfer Customizing Quick Settings Aside from the default tiles, there are several other tiles available in Quick Settings. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap and do one of the following: § In the Quick Settings list, press and hold move and drag it to rearrange the list. § Under Hidden items, press and hold in Quick Settings.
Phone setup and transfer Updating your phone's software HTC One mini 2 can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You can also choose to automatically download updates or manually check if there's an available update. Enabling automatic updates You can choose to automatically download and install software updates for HTC or mobile operator apps. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap About. 2. Tap Software updates. 3. To save on data usage, you can choose to update through Wi-Fi only. 4.
Phone setup and transfer Installing an application update When Internet connection is on and there's an available update for your HTC or mobile operator apps, the update notification icon appears in the status bar. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the update notification. The Updates screen opens with the list of application updates to be installed. 2. Tap an item to view its details, and then tap . 3. When you're done reviewing the updates, tap Install.
Phone setup and transfer 4. To download or purchase the app, tap Install (for free apps) or the price button (for paid apps). 5. Tap Accept. Apps sometimes get updated with improvements or bug fixes. To automatically download updates, after installing the app, tap > Auto-update. To open the app, go to the Apps screen and tap the app. Restoring apps from Google Play Upgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that you previously downloaded. 1.
Phone setup and transfer Uninstalling an app If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can uninstall it. Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. From the Apps screen, press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it to Uninstall. If you purchased an app in Play Store, you can uninstall it for a refund within a limited time. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, refer to the Google Play help.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone About your phone Features you'll enjoy on HTC One mini 2 HTC One mini 2 gives you options for quick and easy setup. Transferring your old phone's content such as your contacts, messages, and media can be done right from HTC One mini 2. Also, enjoy taking shots with the camera, checking personalized content with HTC BlinkFeed, and more.
Your first week with your new phone Outstanding camera features § Choose from a variety of pre-defined camera modes, or create your own camera profiles. See Choosing a capture mode on page 56. § With VideoPic, you can snap a picture while you're shooting video. See Taking a photo while recording a video — VideoPic on page 59. § Switch to Sweep panorama and pan the camera to capture a wide-angle view of the scenery. See Taking a panoramic photo on page 61.
Your first week with your new phone Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC One mini 2 into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC One mini 2 is in your bag. Switching to Sleep mode To turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode, you briefly press the POWER button. HTC One mini 2 also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s left idle for a while.
Your first week with your new phone Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC One mini 2, lower the ring volume, and more. Flip to mute If your phone is facing up when a call comes in, turn the phone over to mute it. If you go to Settings and then tap Sound > Flip to mute, you can set your phone to: Mute once Mute only once after flipping the phone. While the phone is still facing down, it will ring again when there are other incoming calls.
Your first week with your new phone Rotate HTC One mini 2 for a better view For many screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC One mini 2 sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC One mini 2 sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more.
Your first week with your new phone Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to go to other Home pages, scroll through documents, and more. Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Your first week with your new phone Press and flick On the Home screen, you can easily move a widget or icon from one screen to another. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger, and flick the screen to the new location with another finger. Slide with two fingers In some apps, like Gallery, Messages, Mail, or the web browser, slide two fingers apart to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text.
Your first week with your new phone Two-finger swipe Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick Settings. Three-finger swipe § Swipe up using three fingers to choose a device where to share content such as photos, videos, and music from HTC One mini 2. You can also share streaming media from apps such as YouTube®. § Swipe down to disconnect from the device.
Your first week with your new phone Opening an app or folder from the lock screen On the lock screen, drag an app or folder icon up to unlock the screen and directly go to the app or folder. The shortcuts on the lock screen are the same ones on your Home screen's launch bar. To change the lock screen shortcuts, replace the apps or folders on the launch bar.
Your first week with your new phone Refreshing content In some apps, you can easily refresh content that's synced or downloaded from the Web with a simple finger gesture. 1. While viewing content such as weather or Mail inbox, scroll to the top of the screen. 2. Pull down with your finger, and then release to refresh.
Your first week with your new phone Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, slide two fingers together, and then tap . 2. While HTC BlinkFeed is selected, tap Remove. 3. To add it back, swipe right, and then tap the BlinkFeed. button that has the word Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed Personalize HTC BlinkFeed to show articles and status updates from your favorite news sources, categories, editions, and apps.
Your first week with your new phone Subscribing to multiple regional editions Want to keep up to date on current events in more than one region? You can show one or more editions of your choice on HTC BlinkFeed. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap 3. Tap > Add content. , and then select a locale or region. 4. Select the feed sources to add.
Your first week with your new phone Posting to your social networks You can easily post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Compose, and then choose a social network. 3. Compose your status update and post it on your social network. Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed Whether it's a tile or an entire feed, you can remove content you don't want to see on HTC BlinkFeed.
Your first week with your new phone Notifications Notifications panel Notification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in progress such as files downloading. When you see notification icons, open the Notifications panel to check out details of the notifications that you've received. 1. To open the Notifications panel, slide down from the top of the screen. If you have several notifications, scroll down the screen to see them all. 2.
Your first week with your new phone § Solid green light when HTC One mini 2 is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification and the display is off or you're on the lock screen. § Solid orange light when the battery is being charged. § Flashing orange light when the battery level reaches very low.
Your first week with your new phone Sharing text 1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap Share. 2. Choose where to paste and share the selected text, such as in an email message or social network status update. The HTC Sense keyboard Typing is fast and accurate with the HTC Sense™ keyboard. § Word prediction also saves typing time. As you type, you'll see word suggestions that you can choose from. You can even add words, phrases, and shortcuts to the word prediction dictionary.
Your first week with your new phone Selecting a keyboard layout Choose a keyboard layout that suits your typing style. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection > Keyboard types. 3. Select the keyboard layout that you want to use. Choosing and switching between keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC One mini 2, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1.
Your first week with your new phone Setting a second language for word prediction You can set the word prediction to be bilingual. As you type, you’ll get word suggestions in the languages that you’ve selected. Bilingual prediction is available only when you're using a Latin-based keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection > Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want.
Your first week with your new phone Using the Trace keyboard Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. You need to turn on the Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 1. Slide your finger from one letter to the next to enter a word. 2. Lift your finger when the word is completed. 3. If you want to continue entering text, slide your finger over the letters again to enter the next word.
Your first week with your new phone Checking battery usage See a ranking list of apps that are using the battery. You can also see how much and how long the battery has been used for each app. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap Usage, and then tap an app to check how it's using the battery. You'll see how much battery power is used by resources such as the CPU for the app and other use details.
Your first week with your new phone Extreme power saving mode In times when you don't need to use much of your phone, turn Extreme power saving mode on to extend battery life longer. In this mode, standby time can last longer than usual, and you can only use the most basic functions such as phone calls, text messaging, and email. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap the Extreme power saving mode tile to turn the mode on.
Your first week with your new phone § Use automatic brightness (the default), or manually lower the brightness. § Set the screen timeout to a shorter time. § Don't use a live wallpaper for your Home screen. Animation effects are nice to show off to other people but they drain your battery. Changing your wallpaper to a plain, black background can also help a little. The less color is displayed, the less battery is used.
Your first week with your new phone Other tips To squeeze in a little bit more battery power, try these tips: § Tone down the ringtone and media volume. § Minimize the use of vibration or sound feedback. In Settings, tap Sound and choose which ones you don't need and can disable. § Check your apps’ settings as you may find more options to optimize the battery.
Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC One mini 2 truly yours Make HTC One mini 2 look and sound just the way you want it. § Choose a ringtone and other sounds that you like to use. See Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms on page 48. § Personalize your Home screen with a different wallpaper. See Home wallpaper on page 49. § For the lock screen, you can use the same wallpaper as your Home screen or choose a different wallpaper. See Changing the lock screen wallpaper on page 54.
Personalizing Home wallpaper Choose from the available wallpapers, or use any photo you've taken with the camera. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Home screen wallpaper. 3. Choose from where you want to select a wallpaper. § To use a photo you captured with the camera, tap Gallery, choose and crop a photo, and then tap Done. § Tap Computer photos to use the HTC Get Started service to choose a photo from your computer.
Personalizing 4. Scroll through the widgets, or tap to search for a specific widget. Some widgets are available in different styles and sizes. 5. Press and hold and then drag the widget to a widget panel you want to add it to. You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or off certain settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Changing the settings of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People widget). 1.
Personalizing 4. Scroll through the apps or shortcuts, or tap to search for one. 5. Press and hold and then drag an app or a shortcut to a widget panel you want to add it to. To add an app from the Apps screen, press and hold the app, and then drag it to a widget panel. Editing Home screen panels Adding or removing a widget panel § You won't be able to add a new widget panel if you've already reached the maximum limit. § HTC BlinkFeed always appears as the first panel (if it's not removed).
Personalizing Moving a widget or icon You can easily move a widget or icon from one widget panel to another. 1. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger. 2. With another finger, flick left or right to rotate the screen to another widget panel. 3. Release the widget or icon. Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove, and then drag it to 2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger.
Personalizing Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 2. Tap the folder to open it. 3. Tap the folder window’s title bar, and then enter a new folder name. 4. Add more apps into the folder. Tap , select your apps, and then tap Done. You can also add shortcuts to settings or information to a folder. Add a shortcut first to a widget panel, and then drag it over to the folder.
Personalizing 3. Press and hold an app or folder, and then do one of the following: § Drag the app or folder to another position on the same page. Wait until you see the occupying icon move away before releasing your finger. § Drag the app or folder to the or arrow to move it to another page. 4. When you're done moving apps and folders, tap . Grouping apps into a folder 1. On the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap > Custom. > Rearrange apps. 3.
Personalizing Adding a widget on the lock screen Choose from our selection of lock screen widgets. Before you can add a widget on the lock screen, you must select the Enable lock screen widgets option in Settings > Security. 1. On the lock screen, pull from the right edge until you see a 2. Tap icon. . 3. Tap a widget that you want to add to the lock screen. Moving or deleting a lock screen widget 1. On the lock screen, pull from the right edge until you see the widget you want to move or delete. 2.
Camera Camera Camera basics Take great photos and videos with the camera, and make them more memorable by applying a variety of filters and scenes. Open the Camera app and tap to see all controls on the Viewfinder screen. You can use the controls to switch capture modes, add filters, set the flash, and more. See a collection of camera scenes when taking photos and videos. Choose an ISO level or set it back to Auto. Higher ISO works best in low light conditions. Adjust the exposure settings.
Camera Applying a filter Use the available filters to make your photos and videos look like they’ve been taken through special lenses. Some camera modes may not support filters. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 2. Tap to show the camera options. , and then choose one of the available filters. Turning the camera flash on or off Tap the flash icon to choose a flash mode. When using Flash on or Auto flash mode, the camera intelligently sets the best flash brightness for your photo.
Camera Taking a photo 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode. 3. Point the camera at what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the focus automatically as you move it. 4. When you're ready to take the photo, tap . Tips for capturing better photos To get better captures with the Camera app, here are some tips on what to do while taking your shots. Improving focus and sharpness § HTC One mini 2 has autofocus, which works best on a subject that is not moving too much.
Camera Other tips § In Camera settings, tap Grid to help frame the subject better or improve the composition. § If taking photos under fluorescent or incandescent bulbs and the subject appears to be off-color, tap , and then choose a white balance setting. Check the image on the Viewfinder and select the option that displays the closest color to the natural color of the subject. § In Camera settings, you can tap Image adjustments and adjust the exposure, contrast, and others before taking the photo.
Camera Taking continuous camera shots Do you want to take photos of moving subjects? Whether it’s your kid's football game or a car race, you can capture the action. Choose Auto scene to use this feature. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode. 3. On the Viewfinder screen, just press and hold consecutive shots of your subject. . The camera takes up to 20 4. To keep just one photo, select the photo that you like the most, and then tap Best shot. To save the photos as a batch, press .
Camera Taking a panoramic photo Get a wider shot of landscapes in one sweep. Some camera features are not available when you’re in this mode, such as zooming. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode. 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 4. Tap , and then tap to show the camera options. . 5. When you're ready to take the shot, tap . 6. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. Hold HTC One mini 2 as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames.
Camera 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. 4. Tap beside the menu button, and then tap 5. Tap to start recording. 6. To stop recording, tap . . Manually adjusting camera settings Want to take expert command of your camera settings for different environments or lighting conditions. You can manually increase or decrease the values for settings like white balance, exposure, ISO, and more. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode. 3.
Camera 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. 4. Modify the settings as desired. 5. When done, tap > Save custom camera. 6. Enter a name, and then tap Save. To select and use the newly created camera mode, tap Modifying a camera mode you've created 1. Switch to a camera mode that you've created. 2. Modify the scene or settings. 3. Tap > Save custom camera. 4. Tap Yes to save changes to the existing mode. on the Viewfinder screen.
Gallery Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Reminisce about good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos. View them by time, album, or location. When viewing your photos and videos, the onscreen navigation buttons will be hidden. Tap anywhere on the screen to see Gallery controls and onscreen navigation buttons. Viewing photos and videos organized by time Photos and videos on HTC One mini 2 are grouped together in Timeline view according to when they were taken. 1.
Gallery Copying or moving photos or videos to another album 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Albums tab. 2. Tap a tile to open an album. 3. Tap > Move to or Copy to. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to move or copy and then tap Next. 5. Select an album to move or copy the photos or videos to. To create a new album to move or copy to, tap . To move or copy a single photo or video, open an album and then press and hold the photo or video.
Gallery 3. Zoom out or pan across the map until a numerical location indicator appears. The number in the location indicator shows how many photos were taken in that area. 4. Tap the location indicator to see the photos taken in that area. Want to know where you took a particular photo? While viewing the photo in full screen, tap anywhere on the screen, and then tap > Show on map. (Show on map is available when you've enabled Geo-tag photos in Camera.
Gallery Editing your photos Make your pictures even better. Gallery has an array of editing tools that let you crop, rotate, apply and create photo filters, and much more to your photos. 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap . 2. Do any of the following: § Tap to apply a special effect to the photo. § Tap to apply a filter to the photo. § Tap to add a decorative frame to the photo. § Tap to draw, rotate, crop, flip, or straighten the photo. 3. Tap Save.
Gallery 4. Tap Save Preset to name your filter and save it. After saving your filter, you'll see a preview of your photo with the filter applied. 5. Tap to save the modified photo as a new photo. Trimming a video 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Timeline or Albums tab. 2. Tap a tile to open a time period or album. 3. When you see the video you want, tap it to play in full screen. 4. Tap the onscreen controls to pause or resume playback, adjust the volume, and more.
Zoe Zoe Creating a Zoe in Gallery When you view a group of photos and videos such as an album, Gallery automatically composes a Zoe. A Zoe is a collection of photos and videos that Gallery has preselected, with added background music and special effects. You can change the content, theme, and music. You can also save or share the Zoe as a video. 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Timeline, Albums, or Locations tab. 2. Tap a tile to open a group of photos and videos.
Zoe About the Zoe app The Zoe app combines photos and videos that you and your friends have taken (at the same event, for example) and shared. Engage with the Zoe community, where everyone's content is public. When using the app, here are a few key terms that you should know about: Zoe A video collage of your photos and videos, automatically added with theme and soundtrack. Clip A photo or video that you can choose to include in a Zoe, including any contributions from its remixes.
Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored/synced contact or a number from your call history. 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact’s name to see the top matching contact. 3. If there are a number of matches found (for example, 8 matches), tap the number to see all the matches. 4. Tap the contact you want to call.
Phone calls Returning a missed call You'll see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open to check who the caller is. 2. To return the call, spread your two fingers on the missed call notification to expand it, and then tap Call back. If you have multiple missed calls, tap the missed calls notification to open the Call History tab. Using Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap.
Phone calls Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event When you receive a text message, email, or calendar event that has a phone number in it, you can just tap the number to place a call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC One mini 2 even if the nano SIM card has been blocked or if you don't have one installed. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call. 1. Open the Phone app. 2.
Phone calls What can I do during a call? When a call is in progress, you can turn the speakerphone on, place the call on hold, and more. Putting a call on hold To put the call on hold, tap . To resume the call, tap > Hold. The status bar then displays the hold call icon > Unhold. Switching between calls If you’re already in a call and you accept another call, you can switch between the two calls. 1. When you receive another call, tap Answer to accept the second call and put the first call on hold.
Phone calls Setting up a conference call Conference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make or accept a call, and then simply dial each subsequent call to add it to the conference. Make sure that you have conference calling service activated. Contact your mobile operator for details. 1. Make a call to the first conference call participant. 2. When connected, tap > Add call, and then dial the number of the second participant. The first participant is put on hold. 3.
Phone calls Blocking a caller When you block a phone number or a contact, all calls from the phone number or contact will be declined automatically. On the Call History tab, press and hold the contact or phone number you want to block, and then tap Block contact. You can always remove a caller from your blocked list. On the Call History tab, tap > Blocked contacts. Press and hold a contact, and then tap Unblock contacts.
Phone calls Changing the default country code for Home dialing 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Call. 2. Tap Home dialing settings. 3. Select a country, and then tap OK. Turning off Home dialing If you prefer to manually enter complete phone numbers to call while roaming, you can turn off Home dialing. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Call. 2. Under Other settings, clear the Home dialing option.
Messages Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap . 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft. § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above ). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message.
Messages Sending a group message Group messaging makes it easy to send a message to multiple contacts all at once. You can choose to send a group SMS or group MMS. Group MMS may incur extra data fees. 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap . 3. Tap , and then select multiple recipients. 4. To send a group SMS, make sure that Send as individual messages is selected. Clear this option to send your message as a group MMS.
Messages Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC One mini 2, you can select which phone number to reply to. Keep in mind that if you don't select another number, your response will be sent to the phone number that your contact used to send the last message. 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap and select which phone number you want to reply to. 3.
Messages Moving messages to the secure box You can move private messages to the secure box. You will need to enter a password to read these messages. § The secure box does not encrypt messages. § Messages stored on the nano SIM card cannot be moved to the secure box. 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap > Move to secure box. 3. Select the messages, and then tap Move.
Messages Copying a text message to the nano SIM card 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message, and then tap Copy to SIM. A nano SIM card icon displayed. is Deleting messages and conversations On the Messages screen, do any of the following: Delete a message Open the conversation thread with a contact, tap the message, and then tap Delete message.
Search and web browser Search and web browser Getting instant information with Google Now Do you want to know the weather or your morning commute time before you start your day? Google Now™ delivers quick and up-to-date information that matters to you —all without the search. Depending on your location, time of day, and previous Google searches, Google Now displays information cards that include: § The day's weather and the weather forecast for upcoming days.
Search and web browser Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. For example, you can change the weather units in the Weather card or your transportation mode in the Traffic card. 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the onscreen navigation buttons. 2. Do any of the following: § To change a card setting, such as the weather unit on the Weather card, tap , and then tap the arrow buttons when available.
Search and web browser Refreshing Google Now Refresh Google Now to update the information cards or show relevant cards for information that you've just added on HTC One mini 2, like an upcoming event in Calendar. 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the onscreen navigation buttons. 2. Pull down the screen with your finger, and then release to refresh. Turning off Google Now 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the onscreen navigation buttons. 2.
Search and web browser Searching the Web with your voice Use Google Voice Search to find information on the Web by speaking to HTC One mini 2. 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the onscreen navigation buttons. 2. Tap , and then say what you want to search for. After speaking, matching items from Google web search are shown. 3. If what you’re searching for is in the list, tap the item to open it in its compatible app. Otherwise, tap to search again. Setting search options 1. Open the Google app.
Search and web browser Maximizing your browsing space § To hide the status bar when browsing, tap select Fullscreen. § While browsing a webpage, tap version of the webpage. > Settings > General, and then > Desktop View to display the full desktop Using browser tabs Open multiple browser tabs and quickly switch from one webpage to another. Open the Internet app. § To add a browser tab, tap > . Repeat the same to open new browser tabs.
Search and web browser 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. Bookmarking a webpage Add your favorite webpages as bookmarks so you can access them quickly. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > > Bookmarks. 2. On the Bookmark this page screen, you can edit the bookmark name or save the bookmark in a new category folder. 3. Tap Done.
Search and web browser Only the browsing history stored by the Internet app is deleted. Browsing history stored by other browsers on HTC One mini 2 will remain unaffected. Private browsing You can use incognito tabs to browse the Web with more privacy. Browser cookies are deleted and not shared when you close all incognito tabs. Pages you view in incognito also won't appear in your browser history (except for files you've downloaded). From the browser screen, tap > .
Entertainment Entertainment HTC Music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC One mini 2 using the Music app. When you open the Music app for the first time, you'll be asked if you would like to automatically download related content, such as album covers and artist photos, to HTC One mini 2. 1. Open the Music app. 2. Swipe to the different tabs to browse by category. 3. Tap a song to play. 4. Tap the onscreen icons to control music playback, repeat songs, and more.
Entertainment Playing music from the Lock screen If you want to launch the Music app directly from the Lock screen, go to Settings, and then tap Security > Unlock Music automatically. You can: § While playing music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on, swipe down from the Music widget, and then tap on the widget. § If you've added the Music app as a shortcut on the launch bar, drag it up to open the Music app.
Entertainment Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC One mini 2. Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when the current playlist has finished playing. 1. While a song is playing, browse for other tracks. 2. Do any of the following: § Browse for the album or playlist that you want, press and hold it, and then tap Add to queue. § Browse for an artist or song, and then tap > Add to queue. The songs you've added appear on the Queue tab.
Entertainment Trimming an MP3 ringtone Use the Music app's ringtone trimmer if you want to set only a part of the song as ringtone. 1. When you find the song that you want, tap ringtone. 2. Drag the trim sliders end. > Set as ringtone > Trim the to the part where you want the ringtone to begin and For a more precise trimming, tap the left or right arrow buttons. Time markers indicate where you are on the song. 3. When you're done trimming, tap Set as. 4.
Entertainment Finding music videos on YouTube It's easy to find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube. On the Now playing screen, tap > Search > YouTube. YouTube Watching videos on YouTube Check out the latest video sensations using the YouTube app. 1. Open the YouTube app. 2. Browse or search for a video. 3. When you find the video that you like, tap it. Want to watch the video at a later time instead? Tap next to the video title, and then tap Add to > Watch later.
Entertainment Creating video playlists Organize your favorite videos into playlists and watch them in the YouTube app. Make sure that you're signed in to your Google account. 1. Open the YouTube app. 2. Browse or search for a video. 3. Tap next to the video title, and then tap Add to > New playlist. 4. Enter the playlist name, and then tap OK. If you don't want to share the video playlist, select Private before you tap OK. 5.
Entertainment Wireless media Connecting to your home entertainment system Want to make your HTC One mini 2 experience bigger and louder? By swiping up with three fingers, share your videos, music, and even streaming media to external devices.
Entertainment HTC Connect Looking for a new DLNA home entertainment system? Find one that has the HTC Connect™ logo. Connecting your HTC phone to an HTC Connect certified device is fast and easy. You'll also be able to remotely control media playback, adjust the volume, and more. For more information, see www.htc-connect.com. Sharing your media on DLNA devices If you'll be using a DLNA compliant TV or audio system, refer to its documentation on how to connect it to your home network. 1.
Storage Storage Phone storage Types of storage Want to know what types of storage you can use for your apps, data, and files? HTC One mini 2 has these storage types: Phone This storage combines both the internal storage, where apps, email, data, and text storage messages are stored, and the file storage, where photos, videos, and music files are kept. If you are running out of phone storage, see Making more storage space on page 99 for some tips on how to free up space.
Storage 3. Copy the files from your computer to HTC One mini 2, or vice versa. 4. After copying the files, disconnect HTC One mini 2 from the computer. Making more storage space As you use HTC One mini 2, you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to increase storage space. Run the storage wizard Free up space in the storage by uninstalling apps and deleting files you no longer want to keep. In Settings, tap Storage > Make more space.
Storage About storage encryption On the phone storage, you can encrypt data such as your accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. On a storage card, you can only encrypt files. Set a lock screen PIN or password before you start encryption. Fully charge the battery first, or keep HTC One mini 2 connected to the power adapter during encryption. This process may take about an hour or so. You cannot undo encryption on the phone storage.
Storage § Check your available Google Drive storage space in Settings. § Back up HTC One mini 2 to Google Drive, so you can easily restore your backup to another HTC phone next time. § Use the Google Drive app to manage your online storage. Uploading files requires you have the Drive app installed on HTC One mini 2. If this app is not preloaded, you can download and install it from Google Play. Activating your free Google Drive storage Use up to 65GB of free Google Drive storage.
Storage Uploading your photos and videos to Google Drive Use Gallery to upload your photos and videos to Google Drive. 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Timeline, Albums, or Locations tab. 2. Tap an album or event that contains the photos and videos you want to upload. 3. Tap . 4. If you see the Zoe screen, tap Close to close it. 5. From the selection menu, tap Drive. 6. Select the photos and videos you want to upload, and then tap Next. 7. Choose or create a folder in Google Drive.
Storage Giving people access through the Drive app Using the Drive app, add the people you want to share your Google Drive link with. You can also set permissions, such as to let the recipients view, edit, or comment on your shared content. 1. Open the Drive app. 2. Tap 3. Tap next to a file or a folder, depending on which one you will share. . 4. Enter the first few characters of the name or email address. Matching results from your Google contacts will then be listed. 5.
Storage Saving a document from HTC One mini 2 to Google Drive In Polaris Office 5, you can save a PDF you're viewing or an Office document you created to your Google Drive storage. 1. In Polaris Office, tap to see your documents by file type. Documents listed below the icon are the files that are locally stored on HTC One mini 2. If necessary, tap to see the file list. 2. Open a PDF document, or create a new Office document. 3.
Sync, backup, and reset Sync, backup, and reset Online sync Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC One mini 2. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC One mini 2 and the Web. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accounts & sync. 2. Tap . 3. Tap the account type you want to add. 4.
Sync, backup, and reset 3. Tap next to the account you want to remove. Or if you're on the Account settings screen, tap . 4. Tap Remove. Some personal data may be retained by the third-party app after you have removed the account from HTC One mini 2. Backup Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC One mini 2? Back up HTC One mini 2 before you erase the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new phone.
Sync, backup, and reset Messages Back up your text messages to the phone storage or storage card, or save them as an email attachment. Contacts § Save contacts and other personal data to your online accounts so you can just sync them when switching to another phone. § If you have locally stored contacts in the People app, export them to the phone storage or storage card. Files Manually copy and paste files by connecting HTC One mini 2 to your computer as a disk drive.
Sync, backup, and reset 3. Make sure Back up phone daily is selected, and then tap Next. 4. Sign in with your Google Account, HTC Account, or Facebook account. 5. On the Cloud storage screen, tap the Google Drive option, and then tap OK. 6. If prompted, sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Drive. 7. To do a daily backup, make sure the Automatic backup switch is on. You can also tap Back up now to manually back up your phone anytime.
Sync, backup, and reset Switching from your previous online storage to Google Drive After you've restored a saved backup from your Dropbox storage to HTC One mini 2, remember to change your backup storage and use Google Drive from now on. 1. Open the HTC Backup app. 2. Tap Change backup settings. 3. Tap > Select storage service. 4. Select Google Drive, and then tap OK. 5. Sign in to your Google Account, if you haven't done so.
Sync, backup, and reset Backing up your text messages Keep important text messages by backing them up to the phone storage. You can easily restore backed up text messages after you've deleted them from your message list. Text messages in the secure box and blocked messages will not be backed up. To include such messages to your backup, move them first to the general message box. 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap > Back up/Restore SMS > Back up > Back up SMS. 3.
Sync, backup, and reset and then tap it again to open the backup file to import. Enter the password you've set for this backup or select This backup file is not password protected. Backing up your personal dictionary You can back up new words you’ve added to the predictive text dictionary. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Personal dictionary > > Back up to storage card or Back up to email. 4. When prompted, tap OK.
Sync, backup, and reset Transfer content § Transfer iPhone photos, text messages, contacts, and more to your HTC phone. You can also find and install the same apps that you were using on your iPhone. § Import all music, photos, and videos from your HTC phone to your computer. § Copy selected music, photos, or videos from your computer to your phone. § Import documents from your computer to your phone.
Sync, backup, and reset Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone With HTC Sync Manager, easily transfer iPhone content such as contacts, messages, wallpaper, camera photos, and more to your HTC phone. HTC Sync Manager also allows your phone to find and install the same apps that you were using on your iPhone. You need to use iTunes 9.0 or later to back up your iPhone content first to your computer. 1. Connect your iPhone and your HTC phone to your computer. 2.
Sync, backup, and reset Reset Restarting HTC One mini 2 (Soft reset) If HTC One mini 2 is running slower than normal, is unresponsive, or has an app that is not performing properly, try rebooting and see if that helps solve the problem. 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. If you've set up a lock screen, you need to unlock it. 2. Press and hold the POWER button, and then tap Restart. 3. When asked to confirm, tap Restart.
Sync, backup, and reset Performing a factory reset from settings 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Backup & reset. 2. Tap Reset phone. 3. If you want to delete media, documents, and other data from the phone storage, select Erase all data. To also delete media and other data from your storage card, select Erase SD card. 4. Tap OK.
People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC One mini 2 and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. Open the People app. 2. On your contacts list, you can: § View your profile and edit your contact information. § Create, edit, find, or send contacts. § Tap a contact photo to find ways to quickly connect with the contact. § See when a contact has sent you new messages.
People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC One mini 2, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. 1. Open the People app. 2. On the People tab, you can: § Find people in your contacts list. Tap , and then enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search people box. § Find people on your company directory.
People 3. Select the Contact type. This determines which account the contact will sync with. 4. Enter the contact information in the fields provided. 5. Tap Save. When you tap the added contact on your contacts list, you'll see the contact information and your exchange of messages and calls. Depending on the information that you've added to the contact (such as an email address), you'll also be able to see the contact's social network updates, events, and photos.
People Getting in touch with a contact 1. Open the People app. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name), and then choose how you want to get in touch with that contact. For more ways of getting in touch with your contact, tap an icon below the contact photo. Importing or copying contacts Importing contacts from your nano SIM card 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Import/Export contacts > Import from SIM card. 3.
People Copying contacts from one account to another Contacts from your social network accounts may not be copied. 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Copy contacts, and then choose a contact type or online account to copy from. 3. Select a contact type or account you want to save to. Merging contact information Avoid duplicate entries by merging contact information from different sources, such as your social network accounts, into one contact.
People Sending contact information 1. On the People tab, do one of the following: To send Do this Someone's contact information Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon or photo), and then tap Send contact as vCard. Your contact information Press and hold My profile, and then tap Send my profile. 2. Choose how you want to send the vCard. 3. Select the type of information you want to send. 4. Tap Send. Sending multiple contact cards 1. On the People tab, tap > Send contacts. 2.
People Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each text message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 2. Go to the Group action tab. 3. Choose if you want to send a group message or group email. Editing a group 1. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group. 2. You can: § Change the group name.
People Organizing your private contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts > Private contacts. 2. To add contacts to the private contacts list, tap want to add, and then tap Save. , select the contacts you 3. To remove private contacts from the list, tap > Remove private contact, select the contacts you want to remove, and then tap Remove.
Email Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. 1. Open the Gmail app. 2. Do any of the following from your Inbox. § Tap an email message (not the sender image or letter tile) to read, forward, or reply to the message. § Tap an inbox category (for example, Primary) at the top bar to switch to your other Gmail™ account or to display drafts, sent messages, or other email labels and categories.
Email Sending an email message in Gmail 1. In the inbox of the Gmail account you want to use, tap Compose). (or tap > 2. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap > Add Cc/Bcc. 3. Enter the email subject, and then compose your message. 4. If you want to attach a photo, video or file, tap > Attach file, tap the attachment source, and then select the files you want. 5. Tap to send.
Email Mail Checking your mail The Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or more email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC One mini 2. 1. Open the Mail app. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears. 2. Do any of the following: § Tap an email message to read. § To display email messages in another mail folder, tap tap the folder you want to view. > Folder, and then § To switch between email accounts or view email messages from all your accounts, tap .
Email Sending an email message 1. Open the Mail app. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Tap . 4. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap > Show Cc/Bcc. 5. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. 6. Do any of the following: § Add an attachment. Tap and then choose what you want to attach. § Set the priority for an important message. Tap 7. Tap > Set priority. .
Email Quickly replying to an email message You can quickly respond to a new email message from the Home screen or lock screen. 1. When you receive a new email message notification, slide the Notifications panel down. 2. On the email preview, tap Reply all. If you have several notifications and you don't see the email options, expand the email preview by sliding two fingers apart on the notification. 3. Compose your reply message and tap .
Email Deleting email messages 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Select the email messages you want to delete. To select all, select one email message first, and then tap > Select all. 3. Tap Delete. Searching email messages 1. Tap . 2. If you want to refine or filter your search, tap , check the search options, and then tap OK. For example, you can focus the search on a part of an email or filter email messages that have attachments or tagged as high priority. 3.
Email 3. Tap your current office status, and then select Out of the office. 4. Set the dates and times. 5. Enter the auto-reply message. 6. If you want a different auto-reply message for recipients outside your organization, tap the Send replies to external senders option, and then enter the auto-reply message in the box. 7. Tap Save. Sending a meeting request 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Tap > New meeting invitation. 3. Enter the meeting details. 4. Tap Save.
Calendar Calendar Viewing the Calendar Use the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you've signed into your online accounts, related events will also appear in Calendar. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. Tap , and then choose a calendar view. In any calendar view, return to the current date by tapping . Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events. Upcoming events for the day are also shown at the bottom of the screen.
Calendar Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC One mini 2, and also sync events with your Exchange ActiveSync calendar. You can also create, modify, and sync events with your Google calendar. Editing events is not supported for all accounts. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. On any Calendar view, do one of the following: Create an event Tap . Tap the event to. Edit an event , and then select the calendar you will add View an event, and then tap . 3.
Calendar Sharing an event You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message. 1. Do one of the following: § While viewing an event, tap > Share via. § In day, agenda or week view, press and hold an event and then tap Share via. 2. Choose how you want to send the event. You can also forward accepted meeting invitations from your Exchange ActiveSync calendar. While viewing an event, tap > Forward.
Calendar Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you. will 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2. If the notification shows that there are multiple reminders, tap it to see all the reminders. You can then choose to snooze or dismiss them. 3. If you see a single event notification, spread your two fingers on the notification to expand it.
Travel and maps Travel and maps Location settings Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC One mini 2, you need to enable location sources. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Location. 2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on and off. 3. Under Location sources, select the location mode you want. For example, for a better estimate of your location, choose High accuracy. To save battery power, choose Battery saving.
Travel and maps 3. Tap to turn Compass mode on. In Compass mode, the map orients itself depending on the direction you're facing. To exit Compass mode, tap . 4. If you want to see more information overlaid on the map, tap , and then tap a map view such as Traffic or Public transit to toggle the view on and off. Navigating the map You can navigate the map using finger gestures. § Slide your finger in any direction to pan. § Double-tap the map or slide two fingers apart over an area to zoom in.
Travel and maps 3. Tap the Enter key on the keyboard or tap a suggested search item. The first location on the search appears with a place marker and its info sheet displays at the bottom of the screen. All other search results are indicated by a red dot or a smart map icon. 4. If there is more than one search result, tap to view the search results list. 5. Tap the info sheet to check the address, get directions, see the location in Street View (if available), and more. 6.
Travel and maps 6. Tap a route or transit option to view the directions on the map. You'll also see the travel duration on the info sheet at the bottom of the screen. 7. Tap the info sheet to view the directions in a list. When you’re finished viewing or following the directions, tap to reset the map. Your destination is automatically saved in the Google Maps history.
Travel and maps 3. Tap to search your collection. 4. Tap an album, song, or playlist to listen to it. Making phone calls in HTC Car § Tap Dialer to open the dialpad. § Tap People and then browse a category or search by entering a name. Handling incoming calls in HTC Car When you receive an incoming call, you can easily answer or decline. Tap Answer or Decline. Customizing HTC Car § To change the default behavior of HTC Car, tap Settings. § To add more apps to HTC Car, tap and select an app.
Other apps Other apps Using Scribble Want to make a page for your digital scrapbook? Use the Scribble app to get artistic and combine photos, text, and illustrations in a note. With several templates to choose from, you can even create lists or track your budget. Have a greeting card ready and link it to your friend's birthday in Calendar to send in a few taps. Composing a note 1. Open the Scribble app. 2. Choose a template when you're prompted. Or, tap . 3.
Other apps Inserting images and illustrations in a note While composing a note, you can: § Tap to take a photo, or tap § Tap to draw, or tap § Tap to insert a sticker. > Insert to select an image from Gallery. to write text. You can change the pen characteristics. § To insert a web page thumbnail, tap > Web content. On the Internet app, go to the web page, and then tap > Share > Scribble.
Other apps 5. Tap the area above the date, and then use the editing tools to insert text and illustrations. 6. To add another page, tap 7. Press . to save the note. Grouping notes into a notebook § To group notes into a new notebook, tap > Group. § To group notes into an existing notebook, tap > Move to. § To create a new notebook, swipe to the Notebook tab, and then tap . Publishing and sharing a note Upload and share your creative work on the Web and get your own Scribble home page. 1.
Other apps Setting an alarm You can set up one or more alarms. 1. Open the Clock app. 2. On the Alarms tab, select the check box of an alarm and then tap that alarm. 3. Under Set alarm, use the scroll wheels to set the alarm time. 4. If you want the alarm for multiple days, tap Repeat. 5. Tap Done. § To turn off an alarm, clear the check box of that alarm. § If you need to set more than three alarms, tap .
Other apps To see your recorded voice clips, tap . Press and hold a voice clip to see options for sharing, setting it as a ringtone, and more. Keeping track of your tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to do and task lists. Create tasks on your phone or sync them with your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account. You can also sync tasks with your Google account. You can even choose to see your tasks in the Calendar app . Creating a task 1. Open the Tasks app. 2.
Other apps Kid Mode Worried that your kids might wander off to inappropriate web sites or mess with your important work files while using HTC One mini 2? Use Kid Mode™ to let your children enjoy fun and age-appropriate games and more, while helping to protect your important data from accidental deletion. To learn more about Kid Mode, visit www.zoodles.com. Creating a child profile 1. Open Parent Dashboard from the All Apps screen.
Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC One mini 2 for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the nano SIM card is inserted). HTC One mini 2 is available in either a 3G-only or 3G-and-4G/LTE version, depending on your region and mobile operator. You need a 4G/LTE plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data services. Check with your operator for details.
Internet connections Turning data roaming on or off Connect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out of your mobile operator’s coverage area. Using data services while roaming may be costly. Check with your mobile operator for data roaming rates before you use data roaming. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. If Mobile data is off, tap the Mobile data tile to turn it on. 3. Tap .
Internet connections 4. Scroll down the screen to see a list of apps and their data usage info. 5. Tap an app to see more details. Wi-Fi To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of a Wi-Fi signal varies depending on objects the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through (such as buildings or a wall between rooms). Turning Wi-Fi on 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi tile to turn Wi-Fi on. 3.
Internet connections Connecting to a Wi-Fi network via WPS If you're using a Wi-Fi router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can connect HTC One mini 2 easily. 1. Turn Wi-Fi on, and check the list of detected Wi-Fi networks. See Turning Wi-Fi on on page 148. 2. Tap > WPS Push, and then press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router. To use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN method, tap > WPS Pin Entry.
Internet connections § Install security certificates § Enter your login credentials § Download and install a required VPN app on HTC One mini 2 Contact your network administrator for details. Also, HTC One mini 2 must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection. Adding a VPN connection You must first set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage and set up the VPN. 1. Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More. 2.
Internet connections Using HTC One mini 2 as a Wi-Fi hotspot Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC One mini 2 into a Wi-Fi hotspot. § Make sure the data connection is turned on. § You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. Devices connected to your Wi-Fi hotspot use data from your subscribed data plan. 1. Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More. 2. Tap Mobile network sharing. 3.
Internet connections Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection of HTC One mini 2 to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC One mini 2 are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer. § Make sure a nano SIM card with a data plan is inserted in HTC One mini 2.
Wireless sharing Wireless sharing Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap the Bluetooth tile to turn Bluetooth on or off. 3. Tap to see a list of available devices. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals.
Wireless sharing Reconnecting a Bluetooth headset Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC One mini 2, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device. 1. Turn Bluetooth on and check the list of paired devices. See Turning Bluetooth on or off on page 153. 2. Tap the headset’s name in the Paired Devices section. 3.
Wireless sharing 6. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap the relevant notification to view the file. 7. You can also tap > Show received files to view files received via Bluetooth. NFC Using NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC One mini 2, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. NFC may not be available in some phones.
Wireless sharing Beaming content Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC turned on. If the other device has an Android Beam™ option, make sure it is also turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, hold HTC One mini 2 and the other phone back to back. Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC One mini 2 and the other phone's NFC area are close to one another. Experiment by slightly moving the phones until a connection is made. 2. Tap the screen.
Wireless sharing § See instant notifications of text messages, calendar events, and email messages. § Make and receive phone calls. § View new text messages. Choose a preset response to send a quick reply, or call the sender. § View ongoing and upcoming calendar events. § Dismiss or snooze the alarm. § Use as a laser pointer. § Use as a remote control for HTC One mini 2. Remotely play music, control the shutter to take photos, or control a PowerPoint® presentation.
Wireless sharing 4. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap Next. 5. Follow the instruction and illustration on your phone to make HTC Mini+ discoverable via Bluetooth. 6. Tap Connect. Disconnecting HTC Mini+ Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap HTC Mini+ to disconnect. Managing HTC Mini+ While HTC Mini+ is connected, you can manage it from your phone. You can create your own Quick text replies to add to HTC Mini+, find the device if you misplaced it, and more. 1. Turn HTC Mini+ on. 2.
Settings and security Settings and security Checking your phone's HTC Sense version You can view the HTC Sense version, as well as other information about your phone. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap About. 2. Tap Software information to view the HTC Sense version. Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC One mini 2 are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
Settings and security Allowing incoming calls to bypass Do not disturb mode Add important contacts to an exceptions list so that you can still receive their calls even when Do not disturb mode is on. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound. 2. Tap Do not disturb. 3. Tap Do not disturb exceptions and then tap . 4. Choose whether to select contacts or groups to add to the exceptions list. 5. Select the checkbox to allow incoming calls from contacts on the exceptions list.
Settings and security Scheduling when to turn data connection off To help conserve power and data usage, you can set a time period when the data connection will automatically turn off during low peak times. This takes effect after the screen has been off for 15 minutes and there's no network activity (no downloads, streaming, or data usage). 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap Sleep mode. 3. To manually change the settings, clear Learn sleep time automatically if it's selected. 4.
Settings and security Changing the display font You can change the font style and size of the display font. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display & gestures. 2. Tap Font style and choose one of the built-in fonts or tap Get fonts online to go online and download new fonts. 3. Tap Font size to choose the size of the font. Touch sounds and vibration Some people like the sound or vibration feedback they get when touching the screen, and some don't.
Settings and security Accessibility settings Use these settings when you’ve downloaded and installed an accessibility tool, such as a screen reader that provides voice feedback. You can turn accessibility functions or services on or off. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accessibility. 2. Choose the settings you want.
Settings and security Assigning a PIN to the nano SIM card You can help to protect the nano SIM card by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) that you enter before accessing the nano SIM. Make sure you have the default PIN of the nano SIM card from your mobile operator before continuing. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Tap Set up SIM card lock, then select Lock SIM card. 3. Enter the default PIN of the nano SIM card, and then tap OK. 4.
Settings and security Hiding the caller from the lock screen You can prevent the names and photos of incoming callers from appearing on the lock or security screens. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Under Lock screen, select Incoming phone calls. Setting a screen lock Help protect your personal information and help prevent others from using HTC One mini 2 without your permission. Choose to set a screen lock pattern, numeric PIN, or other means of securing your phone.
Settings and security Bypassing the lock screen If you've set a screen lock for HTC One mini 2, you can just skip the lock screen and go straight to the security screen for unlocking HTC One mini 2. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Select the Bypass lock screen on wake option. Navigating HTC One mini 2 with TalkBack Use TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC One mini 2 by spoken feedback.
Settings and security Using TalkBack gestures When TalkBack is turned on and the Explore by touch setting is selected, the regular touch gestures are replaced by the TalkBack gestures. Media gestures such as 3-finger swiping may not be available when TalkBack gestures are enabled. Do one of the following: Open an item 1. Drag your finger on the screen to find and select the item. 2. Double-tap anywhere on the screen to open the item. Move an item 1. Drag your finger on the screen to find the item.
Settings and security Using TalkBack context menus TalkBack has context menus for controlling continuous reading and global TalkBack controls. These menus can be accessed using TalkBack shortcut gestures. 1. Turn TalkBack on. 2. Do one of the following: § To open the continuous reading menu, use one finger to swipe up and right in one continuous movement. § To open the global context menu, use one finger to swipe down and right in one continuous movement.
Settings and security TalkBack language settings 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accessibility. 2. Tap Text-to-speech output > Google Text-to-speech Engine, and do one of the following: Select a different language Tap Language. Install a language Tap Install voice data and tap Download next to the language you want. After the language is downloaded and installed, press , and then tap Language. 3. Select the language you want to use. Not all languages are supported.
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Index Index A Accounts - syncing 105 Airplane mode 159 Alarms - setting 143 Android Beam See NFC Apps - arranging 53 - grouping into a folder 53, 54 - hiding or unhiding 54 - icons on Home screen 50 - installing 23 - installing from Google Play 22 - installing from the web 23 - on Home screen 50 - restoring 23 - uninstalling 24 - updating 22 B Backup - about 106 - HTC Backup 107 - HTC Sync Manager 111 - options 106 - restoring backed up apps 23 Battery - charging 13 - checking usage 44 - saving batte
Index - navigation 138 - playing music 138 Change phone language 162 Clock - alarm 143 - setting date and time 142 Conference call 75 Contacts - adding 117 - copying contacts 18, 119 - importing contacts 18, 119 - transferring contacts 18, 119 Continuous shooting 60 Copy - files 98 Copying - text 39 D Data connection - data roaming 147 - sharing 152 - turning on or off 146 - usage 146 Data transfer - from Android phone 17 - from iPhone and other phones 18 - transferring contacts 18 Display - changing
Index Google Voice Search 86 GPS (Global Positioning System) See Location settings Group messaging 79 H Hands free 153 Hard reset See Factory reset HDMI 96 HDR 61 Headphones See Bluetooth Home screen - widgets 49 - adding or removing widget panel 51 - apps 50 - arranging widget panels 51 - changing your main Home screen 52 - feeds 34 - folder 53 - launch bar 49 - rearranging widgets and icons 51 - removing widgets and icons 51 - shortcuts 50 - wallpaper 49 - widget panel 19 Hotspot See Wireless route
Index Lock screen - answering a call 73 - dismissing an alarm 27 - opening an app 33 - rejecting a call 73 - unlocking 27 - widgets 55 Low battery 45 Low storage 99 M Mail - attachments 127 - carbon copy, blind copy (cc, bcc) 127 - deleting 129 - draft 127 - replying 127 - searching 129 - sending 127 - sorting 128 Mail folders - moving email messages 128 Making calls - calling 71 Maps - Google Maps 135 Master reset See Factory reset Meeting request 130 Messages - block box 81 - deleting a conversatio
Index - calling 71 - conference call 75 - emergency call 73 - extension number 71 - missed calls 72 - muting the microphone 74 - putting a call on hold 74 - receiving calls 73 - Smart Dial 71 - speakerphone 74 - speed dial 72 Phone information 159 Phone settings See Settings Phone updates 21 Photos - custom effects 67 - location 65 - transferring from computer 19 - transferring from iPhone 113 - viewing photos and videos 64 - viewing photos and videos by event 64 - viewing photos by location 65 Power
Index - text 40 - TV 96 Shortcuts 33 Sleep mode 27 Slideshow - highlight video 69 Slow motion video 61 Smart network sharing 152 SMS See Messages Soft reset 114 Software update 21 Sound - lowering ring volume automatically 76 - Pocket mode 76 - ringtone, notifications, and alarm 48 - switching profiles 76 Speakerphone 74 Speed dial 72 Storage 98 Sweep panorama 61 Sync - HTC Sync Manager 111 T Tasks - about 144 - creating a task 144 - managing 144 - managing lists 144 Tethering See USB Tethering Text
