User guide HTC One M8s
Contents Contents Features you'll enjoy The HTC Eye Experience 9 Unboxing HTC One 10 Slots with card trays 11 nano SIM card 12 Storage card 13 Charging the battery 16 Switching the power on or off 16 Want some quick guidance on your phone? 17 Phone setup and transfer Setting up your new phone for the first time 18 Restoring your backup from your online storage 18 Transferring content from an Android phone 19 Transferring content from an iPhone 20 Transferring contacts from your o
Contents HTC BlinkFeed Your dynamic Home screen 50 Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 50 Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed 51 Customizing the Highlights feed 52 Saving articles for later 52 Posting to your social networks 53 Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed 53 Personalizing Making HTC One truly yours 54 Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms 54 Home wallpaper 55 Launch bar 55 Adding Home screen widgets 55 Adding Home screen shortcuts 56 Editing Home screen panels 57
Contents Video chat and phone calls Video chat 92 Making a call with Smart dial 93 Dialing an extension number 94 Returning a missed call 94 Speed dial 94 Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event 95 Making an emergency call 95 Receiving calls 95 What can I do during a call? 96 Setting up a conference call 97 Call History 97 Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes 98 Home dialing 98 Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 99 Sending a multimedia messag
Contents Backup 127 HTC Sync Manager 132 Reset 134 People Your contacts list 136 Setting up your profile 137 Adding a new contact 137 Editing a contact’s information 138 Getting in touch with a contact 139 Importing or copying contacts 139 Merging contact information 140 Sending contact information 141 Contact groups 141 Private contacts 142 Email Mail 144 Gmail 149 Calendar Viewing the Calendar 151 Scheduling or editing an event 152 Choosing which calendars to show 15
Contents Wireless sharing Bluetooth 173 NFC 175 HTC Mini+ 176 Settings and security Airplane mode 179 Do not disturb mode 179 Scheduling when to turn data connection off 180 Automatic screen rotation 181 Setting when to turn off the screen 181 Screen brightness 181 Changing the display font 181 Touch sounds and vibration 182 Changing the display language 182 Accessibility settings 182 Turning Magnification gestures on or off 183 Installing a digital certificate 183 Disablin
About this guide About 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. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure, or lets you know of an option that you may find helpful.
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.
Features you'll enjoy Features you'll enjoy The HTC Eye Experience With the new HTC Eye Experience, enjoy features beyond conventional camera shooting. Here are some of these features: In group video calls, the camera will follow everyone Face Tracking can detect not just you but also the people around you during a video call. Your caller will see up to 4 faces that are within your camera’s field of vision.
Unboxing Unboxing HTC One Front panel 1. Dual speakers 2. nano SIM card slot with eject hole 3. USB connector 4. 3.5mm headset jack 5. VOLUME 6. microSD™ card slot with eject hole 7. Proximity sensor 8. Front camera 9. POWER 10. Notification LED 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. § If you want to use a case or screen protector, don’t cover and block the proximity sensor.
Unboxing Back panel 1. Duo Camera 2. LED flash Slots with card trays With HTC One facing up, the nano SIM slot is on the left side and the microSD slot on the right side. There are trays inside the slots that are used for inserting your cards. When inserting the eject tool into the tray eject holes to remove the card trays, make sure not to press on the trays to avoid damaging the eject mechanism inside the slots.
Unboxing nano SIM card HTC One uses a nano SIM card. Use a standard nano SIM card only. Inserting a modified card that is thicker than the standard nano SIM card may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot. Inserting a nano SIM 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 nano SIM card slot. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects, and then pull the tray out. 4.
Unboxing Removing a nano SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC One before removing the 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 slot. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the card tray ejects. 4. Pull the card tray out, and remove the nano SIM card. 5. Make sure that you insert the empty card tray back into the slot.
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 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 Removing the microSD card Make sure to unmount your microSD card before removing it. 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 microSD card 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 remove the microSD card.
Unboxing Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC One, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC One for several minutes before powering it on. § Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC One to charge the battery. When the battery power is too low, make sure to use the power adapter to charge, not the USB cable connection with your computer. 1.
Unboxing Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. 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. § To open Tips & Help from the Home screen, tap > Tips & Help.
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, set up your screen lock, and more.
Phone setup and transfer 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your backup and to continue setting up your phone. 5. Slide open the Notifications panel to check if there's any notification to finish setting up your phone. Free apps from Google Play™ will be restored in the background, and you can track the progress via a notification in the status bar. To restore paid apps, you need to download and install them from Google Play. Your apps will appear on the Apps screen as they are installed.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring content from an iPhone If you have an iPhone, it's fast and easy to transfer your contacts, messages, and other content when you use HTC Sync Manager. To find out how, see Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone on page 133. If you only need to migrate your contacts, you can also use Bluetooth transfer. For details, see Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth on page 20.
Phone setup and transfer Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® HTC One syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace. Phone contacts You can create contacts locally on HTC One, if you don't prefer to store them on your online accounts. nano SIM card Copy all your nano SIM contacts to HTC One. Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer There are two ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer.
Phone setup and transfer Using Quick Settings In the Quick Settings panel, easily turn settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on or off. 1. Do any of the following: § With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar. § Swipe down twice from the status bar. 2. To turn a setting on or off, just tap its tile. 3. To change the options for a setting, press and hold its tile. Or tap . Customizing Quick Settings You can remove, replace, or rearrange the tiles in Quick Settings. 1.
Phone setup and transfer Getting to know your settings Want to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi connection, or add your accounts? Do this and more in Settings. 1. Open Settings either from the Quick Settings panel or the Apps screen. § Swipe down from the status bar, and then tap § From the Home screen, tap . to switch to the Apps screen, and then tap Settings. 2. Here are some of the basic settings you can change: § Tap the On/Off switch next to an item such as Wi-Fi to turn it on or off.
Phone setup and transfer 3. To save on data usage, you can choose to update through Wi-Fi only. 4. Choose whether to auto-download system updates, app updates, or both. App updates are installed automatically. You'll still need to confirm when to install system software updates. Installing a software update When Internet connection is on and there's a new software update available, the update notification icon appears in the status bar. 1.
Phone setup and transfer Checking for updates manually 1. Go to Settings, and then tap About. 2. Tap Software updates. HTC One checks if updates are available. If you don't have Internet connection, you'll be prompted to turn on mobile data or connect to a Wi-Fi network. Once connected, tap Check now to check for updates. Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC One.
Phone setup and transfer 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. Open the Play Store app. 2. Tap to open the slideout menu. 3. Tap My apps, swipe to the All tab, and then tap the app you want to restore. 4. Install the app. For more details, refer to the Google Play help. Downloading apps from the web You can download apps directly from websites.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone Basics Onscreen navigation buttons HTC One has onscreen navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen which rotate when you change the orientation. Goes to the previous screen. Goes to the home screen. Shows thumbnails of the most recently used apps. Swipe up from any of the navigation buttons to access Google search. Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC One into a low power state while the display is off.
Your first week with your new phone If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can snooze or dismiss the event or alarm right from the lock screen. Just drag or up. Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC One, lower the ring volume, and more. Lift phone to auto answer a call To automatically answer an incoming call, lift the phone and look at the screen first to see who's calling before you hold it to your ear. You can turn this feature on or off.
Your first week with your new phone Increase ring volume automatically while phone is in your pocket or bag Pocket mode makes HTC One recognize when your phone is in your bag or pocket and raise the ring volume so that you can hear it in noisy environments. You can turn this feature on or off. Go to Settings, tap Sound & notification, and then select or clear Pocket mode.
Your first week with your new phone Press and hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a webpage), just press and hold the item. Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger horizontally across the screen to go to other Home screen panels. Swipe vertically to scroll through a list, document, 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 Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as when moving right and left on the Home screen, or flicking through a contacts or message list. 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.
Your first week with your new phone Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text. 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. 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 Three-finger tap While using the HTC Car app, tap the screen with three fingers to activate the voice command mode. This feature may not be available in all languages. Opening an app § Tap an app on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen. § Tap to go to the Apps screen, and then tap the app you want to use. § On the Apps screen, tap , and then enter the name of the app you're looking for.
Your first week with your new phone Switching between recently opened apps When you're multitasking and using different apps on HTC One, you can easily switch between the apps you've recently opened. Press to see recently-opened apps. § To switch back to an app, just tap it. § To remove an app from the list, tap Prefer a different way to view your recent apps? Tap between card or grid view. or drag it left or right.
Your first week with your new phone Motion Launch Waking up the phone with Motion Launch When the screen is off and HTC One is in sleep mode, use Motion Launch to wake up your phone with simple gestures. Motion Launch is a combination of a motion gesture, which is to lift the phone, followed by a finger gesture. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before HTC One unlocks. Wake up the phone 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2.
Your first week with your new phone Wake up the phone directly to the Home widget panel 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Swipe left across the screen right away. Make sure you're not touching the screen when the phone vibrates. Auto launching the camera with Motion Launch Snap When the screen is off, you can wake up the phone directly to the Camera app. § Press and hold the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button, and then lift the phone in landscape orientation.
Your first week with your new phone Making a call with Quick call When the screen is off and HTC One is in sleep mode, easily make a call by just swiping and using voice commands. § This feature may not be available in all languages. § Make sure Motion Launch gestures and Quick call are turned on in Settings > Display & gestures > Motion Launch gestures. § If you've set a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before you can make the call. 1.
Your first week with your new phone Bypassing the screen lock for Quick call If you've set a screen lock with credentials, you can set HTC One to skip the security screen so you can immediately place calls with Quick call. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display & gestures or Display, gestures & buttons. 2. Tap Motion Launch gestures. 3. Select the Bypass Security screen option. Turning Motion Launch on or off Motion Launch is on by default. You can turn it off in Settings. 1.
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. To open the Notifications panel, slide down from the top of the screen. § Some notifications allow you to take immediate action.
Your first week with your new phone Choosing when to flash the notification LED You can change when to flash and which apps will flash the LED when there are new notifications. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound & notification. 2. Under Notification, tap Flash notifications. Choose whether to always flash the LED or flash it only when the screen is off. 3. Tap App light notifications. Choose which app notifications you want the LED to flash for.
Your first week with your new phone 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. See Entering text with word prediction on page 42. § You can type words by just speaking. See Entering text by speaking on page 44.
Your first week with your new phone Choosing and switching between keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC One, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection, and then choose the languages you want. To change the keyboard language, do any of the following: § Swipe left on the onscreen keyboard (not available if you're using trace keyboard).
Your first week with your new phone Adding words and phrases to the dictionary For certain keyboard languages such as English and Spanish, you can add frequently-used names, acronyms, and even phrases to the word prediction dictionary to easily find them in the suggestion list. Type even faster when you create text shortcuts to words and phrases. For example, instead of typing the English phrase "Talk to you later", save a few keystrokes by adding the ttyl shortcut.
Your first week with your new phone 3. Lift your finger when the word is completed. 4. If you want to continue entering text, slide your finger over the letters again to enter the next word. If the word that appears after you traced isn't the one you want, you can: § Tap a word from the suggestion list. § Tap the arrow next to the suggestion list to see more choices. Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them. 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text. 2.
Your first week with your new phone Checking battery history Check how long you've been using HTC One since the last charge. You can also see a chart that shows how long the screen has been on, and how long you've been using connections like the mobile network or Wi-Fi. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap History. 3. If you've used HTC One for a long time since the last charge, swipe left or right to scale the graph that details battery usage over time.
Your first week with your new phone Check your battery usage Monitoring your battery usage helps you identify what's using the most power so you can choose what to do about it. For details, see Checking battery usage on page 44. Manage your connections § Turn off wireless connections such as mobile data, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth when not in use. § Turn GPS on only when a precise location is needed, such as while using navigation or location-based apps. See Turning location services on or off on page 155.
Your first week with your new phone § In Settings, tap Accounts & sync and check what types of data are being synced in your online accounts. When the battery is starting to run low, temporarily disable syncing some data. § If you have many email accounts, consider prolonging the sync time of some accounts. In the Mail app, select an account, tap the settings under Sync schedule.
Your first week with your new phone 3. If you selected or taken a photo, crop the photo, and then tap Done. 4. Tap Apply. For best results when creating your own wallpaper, use a simple image with distinct colors between the subject and background. For example, use an image that shows a high-contrast subject on a simple background. Types of notifications to display Alerts for clock alarms, timers, and calendar events will automatically display through the HTC Dot View case.
Your first week with your new phone Not seeing recent calls on HTC Dot View? By default, up to 3 received or dialed numbers will be displayed on HTC Dot View. § If you're not seeing them, open the HTC Dot View app, and then select Show call history. § If you've set a screen lock with credentials, you need to select Bypass security screen to display the recent calls.
HTC BlinkFeed HTC BlinkFeed Your dynamic Home screen Get the latest about your interests or stay in touch with friends right on HTC BlinkFeed. Set up which social networks, news sources, and more will appear. § Swipe up or down to browse stories on HTC BlinkFeed. § Tap a tile to view the content or to comment on a post or status update. § While viewing a news article, swipe left or right to see more stories. § While in HTC BlinkFeed, you can press status bar to scroll to the top.
HTC BlinkFeed 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. Selecting feeds Discover stories and articles on HTC BlinkFeed based on your interests, favorite categories, and popular news channels or websites. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Add content. 3. Choose a category.
HTC BlinkFeed 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. Subscribing to an RSS feed Don't want to miss out on news and updates from your favorite blog or website? Add custom RSS feeds on HTC BlinkFeed. 1.
HTC BlinkFeed 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. § To remove a tile, press and hold the tile you want to remove, and then tap Remove.
Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC One truly yours Make HTC One 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 54. § Personalize your Home screen with a different wallpaper. See Home wallpaper on page 55. § 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 60.
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. Launch bar The launch bar gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps (and other shortcuts).
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 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). A widget panel cannot be added before HTC BlinkFeed. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Manage home screen pages. 3. To add a new widget panel, swipe left until you see the icon, and then tap it. 4.
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 Grouping apps into a folder 1. On the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap > Custom. > Rearrange apps. 3. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 4. To add more apps, drag each app over to the folder. 5. To name the folder, open the folder, tap its title bar, and then enter a folder name. 6. When done, tap . Removing apps from a folder 1. On the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap > Custom. > Rearrange apps. 3. Tap the folder to open it. 4.
Personalizing Choosing what notifications to show on the lock screen Choose the types of notifications to show or hide on the lock screen. You can also prioritize notifications from your favorite apps. The app notifications you allow or block will be applied for both the lock screen and Notifications panel. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound & notification. 2. Under Notification, tap App notifications. 3. Tap an app, and then choose whether to block or prioritize its notifications.
Camera Camera Camera basics Camera screen 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.
Camera Zooming § Before taking a photo or video, slide two fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out. § When you're recording video, you can freely zoom in or out while recording. 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.
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 has autofocus, which works best on a subject that is not moving too much.
Camera § In Camera settings, you can tap Image adjustments and adjust the contrast, saturation, and sharpness before taking the photo. § After capturing the photo, you can continue to edit the contrast, brightness, and other settings in Gallery. Recording video 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode. 3. When you're ready to start recording, tap . 4. Change focus to a different subject or area by just tapping it on the Viewfinder screen. 5. Tap the flash icon to turn the flash on or off. 6.
Camera Duo Camera Things to remember when using the Duo Camera With HTC One, take and edit professional-looking photos without having to worry about "configuring" advanced settings for effects you usually get from DSLR cameras, such as bokeh and 3D-like dimension. Just launch the Camera app to take photos, and then apply the effects in Gallery afterwards. Here are some tips to keep in mind so that your photos are ready for Duo Effects editing in Gallery. See Gallery on page 75 for more information.
Camera Composition § Match your subject with an interesting background. Positioning your subject with some lights or a garden in the background will add color and distinction to your photo, especially if you'll use the UFocus™ feature in Gallery. § Post-processing effects for Duo Camera may not work if your subject and background are too close or when you're taking a close-up shot.
Camera Live Makeup for selfies Touch up your skin with Live Makeup before taking your selfie. See Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup on page 68. Angle of selfies Do you want the angle of your shots to look exactly the same as how you see yourself on the Viewfinder screen? 1. Switch to Selfie mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 62. 2. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 3. Tap to show the camera options. > Camera options. 4.
Camera 4. Tap > Camera options. 5. Select the Auto Selfie option, and then press . 6. Pose and frame yourself on the Viewfinder screen. 7. To take your selfie automatically, look at the front camera, and then: § Stay still until the white box turns green on the Viewfinder screen. § Or smile at the camera. Hold your smile for a few seconds until your shot is taken. Using Voice Selfie Voice Selfie lets you easily take photo or video selfies using voice control.
Camera 4. Depending on your selected capture mode, do one of the following: § Tap if you see this icon, and then tap the countdown time that you want. § Tap > Self-timer, and then drag the slider to set the countdown time. 5. To start the timer, tap . The camera takes the photo after the countdown. Taking selfies with Photo Booth Take several selfies and combine them into a single picture. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Photo booth mode.
Camera 5. Tap to retake the shot from either the main or front camera. 6. To save the image, tap . Panoramic shots Taking a Pan 360 photo The world isn't flat and your photos shouldn't be either. Take a 360-degree panorama of what's around you. Some camera features are not available when you’re in this mode, such as zooming. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Pan 360 mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 62. 3.
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 scene, such as zooming. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 62. 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.
Camera Recording videos in slow motion Relive high speed action bit by bit and add a touch of suspense to your videos. Audio is recorded when you're in this scene, but will only be available when video is played back in normal speed. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 62. 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 4. Tap 5. Tap , and then tap to show the camera options. . to start recording. 6.
Camera 6. When done, tap . To display the settings again, just tap . 7. When you're ready to take a photo, tap . You can save your customized settings as a new camera mode. Saving your settings as a camera mode Save a scene or custom settings as a new camera mode so you can conveniently use it anytime you need it. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to the camera mode you want to use. Some camera modes may not support modifying the camera settings. 3.
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 Switch to Timeline view when you want to view your photos and videos according to when they were taken. 1.
Gallery Showing or hiding albums Have too many albums cluttering up Gallery? You can choose to show or hide albums. 1. In Gallery, tap > Albums. 2. Tap Show/hide albums. 3. Choose which albums you'd like to show or hide. Renaming an album If you have created albums to organize photos, you can rename these albums. 1. In Gallery, tap > Albums. 2. Press and hold the album that you want to rename. 3. Tap Rename. Some albums, such as Camera shots and Highlights, cannot be renamed.
Gallery Adding location information Want to specify more than just the city? You can add names of points of interests (POI) to your photos too. 1. In Gallery, tap > Locations. 2. Tap a tile to open it. 3. Swipe to the Places tab. 4. Tap Tap to edit location > Add a new place. 5. Tap a point of interest to add a POI from Foursquare™ or tap New place to manually enter a new name. 6. Tap Save. Changing location information 1. In Gallery, tap > Locations. 2. Tap a tile to open it. 3.
Gallery Copying or moving photos or videos between albums 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Tap > Albums to switch to Albums view. 3. Tap a tile to open an album. 4. Tap > Move to or Copy to. 5. Select the photos or videos you want to move or copy and then tap Next. 6. Select an album to move or copy the photos or videos to. To create a new album to move or copy to, tap . Tagging photos and videos Make your photos and videos easy to find by adding tags, such as short names or keywords. 1.
Gallery 3. Type the new tag name in the text field, then tap . 4. Tap OK to save your changes. Removing tags 1. In Gallery, tap > Tags. 2. Find the tile of the tag you want to modify. 3. To untag photos and videos, tap the tile, and then tap tap Remove. 4. To completely delete a tag, tap > Remove tag. Select the items, then in the tile, then tap Remove tag. Deleting a tag will not delete any of your photos and videos.
Gallery 5. Tap the photos that are most similar to what you want to find and do one of the following: § Tap Continue to refine the search. § Tap Finish to see the results. 6. On the Images matched screen, select all of the images you want to save to a new album, and then tap Save. You can also find matching images while viewing a photo in full screen. Tap > Image match. Editing your photos Make your pictures even better.
Gallery Applying custom filters to photos Filters can only be applied to photos that are stored locally. 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap 2. Tap > . You'll find . at the right end of the predefined filters bar. 3. On the Custom Effects screen you can: § Make changes to the filter by adjusting the controls on exposure, saturation, white balance, and more. § Rearrange filters to modify the effect. Press and hold the filter you want to move.
Gallery 4. Drag the slider to apply Face Fusion to the image. 5. When you are satisfied with the result, tap Save and choose to save as a photo or video. To choose another target face, just tap the thumbnail of the target person and browse to a new photo. Introducing Duo Effects Liven up photos taken on HTC One with Duo Effects. Do creative things with your photos such as changing the subject of the focus, applying artistic filters to the background, changing the angle of the photo, and more.
Gallery Foregrounder Give your photos an artistic touch such as applying a pencil sketch look to the image. You can choose where to apply the effect. 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap 2. Tap > . . 3. Tap a thumbnail to apply the effect. 4. Tap anywhere on the screen to change where to apply the effect. 5. Tap to save the photo. Seasons 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap 2. Tap > . .
Gallery 3. Tap a season to apply the effect. 4. Tap and then tap or to add a timestamp or location information on the photo. 5. Tap > Save as photo or Save as video. Dimension Plus Have you ever taken a picture of something and later wished you could have taken it from a slightly different viewpoint? With Dimension Plus you can create the illusion that the photo was taken at a different angle. 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap 2. Tap > . .
Gallery 3. Try any of the following: § Tilt HTC One to see the photo from different angles. § Tap at the bottom-left corner and then drag your finger on the screen to change the angle. Tap to return to tilt mode. Here are the before and after photos. 4. Tap to save the photo, and then choose how to save it. Fine tuning your 3D subject 1. While editing your photo with the Dimension Plus effect, tap . 2. Draw an outline around the objects you want as your main subjects.
Gallery Copying and pasting photos You can use Copy & Paste with photos that clearly show human faces. 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap 2. Tap > . . 3. Find the photo you want to copy a person from and tap it. 4. Tap a face to select a person. You can refine your selection by using the Tap or tools. to zoom and pan for a more accurate selection. 5. Tap Done to finish copying. 6.
Gallery Viewing Duo Effects on the Web Whether your friends are on their computer or phone, they just need to click the link that you shared to view your photo that has UFocus, Foregrounder, or Dimension Plus applied. They can even interact with your photo to experience how an effect works. § The UFocus and Foregrounder effects can be viewed in most popular web browsers, including Safari on iPhone and iPad.
Gallery 5. Tap to explore the Pan 360 photo. 6. Try any of the following: § Tilt HTC One or drag your finger on the screen to pan the photo. § Tap the rotation indicator at the top left corner to re-center the photo. § Slide two fingers together or apart to zoom the photo. § Rotate two fingers to rotate the photo. § Tap to save the current view of the photo. Creating an animated gif Create an animated gif that you can quickly upload and share.
Gallery Editing a group shot Finding it difficult to choose a group shot with the most smiles and the fewest blinks? Retouch a group shot so everyone looks their best in the photo. This feature is available for a batch of shots that was captured with continuous shooting mode. 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap 2. Tap > . . You'll see circles around any faces detected in the photo. 3.
Gallery 5. Tap to preview your trimmed video. 6. Tap Save. The trimmed video is saved as a copy. The original video remains unedited. Saving a photo from a video It's easy to save a still shot from a video. While you're watching a video in Gallery, tap to capture a still shot. You can also pause the playback and drag the slider to the image you want before tapping .
Gallery Viewing a Zoe in Gallery When you view a group of photos and videos such as in 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. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Tap , and then choose how you want to view your photos and videos. If you are in Timeline view, you need to go to the Events or Year tab. 3. Tap a tile to open a group of photos and videos.
Video chat and phone calls Video chat and phone calls Video chat While doing a video call using a third-party video chat app, you can use Face Tracking to keep your face in view at all times. You can also use Screen Share to share your phone screen with the person you're calling. Face Tracking During a video chat, Face Tracking focuses on your face and others around you, and tracks faces that are within the camera's angle of view. Face Tracking can track a maximum of 4 faces. 1.
Video chat and phone calls 3. Drag the mini-window anywhere you want. 4. Depending on the video chat app, you can single or double-tap the mini-window to switch screens with the called participant. 5. Tap again to turn off Face Tracking. Sharing your phone screen Want to show off some pics or teach your friend how to use a phone feature? Screen Share allows you to show your phone screen to the person you're video chatting with. 1. On the video chat screen, tap > to activate Screen Share. 2.
Video chat and phone calls 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. § To check other phone numbers associated with the contact, tap § If the phone number has an extension, tap the extension number. beside the contact name.
Video chat and 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 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.
Video chat and 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.
Video chat and 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.
Video chat and 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 contacts. Press and hold a contact, and then tap Unblock contacts.
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. ). If § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above 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 3. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 4. Tap . Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC One, 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. While viewing the exchange of messages with a contact, tap number you want to reply to. and select which phone 2.
Messages 3. Tap > Move to secure box. 4. Select the messages, and then tap Move. To move all the messages from a contact, on the Messages screen, press and hold the contact and tap Move to secure box. § To read messages in the secure box, on the Messages screen, tap first time to use the secure box, set a password. > Secure. If it is your § To remove messages or contacts from the secure box, press and hold the contact (or phone number) and tap Move to general box.
Messages Deleting messages and conversations Open the Messages app and do any of the following: Delete a message Open the conversation thread with a contact, tap the message, and then tap Delete message. To delete multiple messages within a conversation, tap > Delete messages > Delete by selection, and then select the messages to delete. Delete a conversation Press and hold a contact (or phone number), and then tap Delete. To delete multiple conversations, tap conversations to delete.
Search and web browser Search and web browser Getting instant information with Google Now Do you want to check 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 Search app. 2. Do any of the following: § To change a card setting, such as the weather unit on the Weather card, tap then tap the arrow buttons when available.
Search and web browser Searching HTC One and the Web You can search for information on HTC One and on the Web. In the Google Search app, start your search by entering a keyword or by using Google Voice Search™. To open Google Search, tap Google on the Apps screen. Or just swipe up from the onscreen navigation buttons. Some apps, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps. Performing searches on the Web and HTC One 1.
Search and web browser Browsing the Web 1. Open the Internet app. 2. Tap the URL box on top of the screen. If the webpage is in fullscreen mode, flick the screen down to show the URL box and other options. 3. Enter the webpage address or your search keywords. 4. On the webpage, you can: § Tap a link to open it, or press and hold a link to see more options. § Tap an email address to send a message to the email address, save it to People, and more.
Search and web browser Saving web content for later Save webpages to read later, even without an Internet connection. You can also add some video clips on webpages to the Watch list so you can quickly find and watch them whenever you like. HTC One saves webpage text and images only. You will need Internet connection to open linked pages and play video clips. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > . 2. Tap Reading list or Watch list.
Search and web browser Using your browsing history HTC One keeps a record of webpages you've visited. If you don't want HTC One to keep your browsing history, browse using an incognito tab. See Private browsing on page 109. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > History. 2. Swipe to the History or Most visited tab. 3. Navigate to the webpage that you want to view, and then tap it. Clearing your browsing history 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > Settings > Privacy & security > Clear history. 2. Tap OK.
Entertainment Entertainment HTC Music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC One 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. 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 HTC BoomSound profile With the HTC BoomSound™ profile turned on, you'll still enjoy enhanced audio quality even when you plug in a headset. Listen to stronger bass, clearer vocals, and finer details in songs and videos, especially when played in Music and Gallery apps. To turn the HTC BoomSound profile on or off, go to Settings > Sound & notifcation, and then tap the BoomSound On/Off switch. Music playlists Personalize your music experience by creating music playlists.
Entertainment Updating album covers and artist photos To save on data usage, you might want to connect to a Wi-Fi network when updating your album covers and artist photos. In Music settings, select Wi-Fi only. 1. Open the Music app. 2. Swipe to the Artists or Albums tab. 3. Tap > Update artist photos or Update album art. If you want HTC One to automatically check and update your music collection, tap app's main screen, and then tap Settings. Select Album art and Artist photos.
Entertainment Viewing song lyrics Love a song so much that you want to sing along? HTC One gives your music an extra kick with song lyrics and cool music visualizations. To save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network when downloading lyrics. In Music settings, select Wi-Fi only. 1. Open the Music app. 2. Browse to the song you want to play and tap it. 3. Swipe to the Visualizer tab to view the lyrics. Song lyrics appear onscreen if content has been successfully downloaded.
Entertainment 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. You can access the video again from your account profile's Watch Later list. 4. While watching a video, you can: § Turn HTC One sideways to watch the video in full screen. § Tap the video screen to pause or to resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video.
Entertainment FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Listen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC One to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna. 1. Open the FM Radio app. 2. Tap . The first time you open FM Radio, it scans for local FM stations that you can listen to. 3. While you're listening to an FM station, you can: § Tap or to go to the next or previous station.
Entertainment Sharing your media to HTC Connect enabled devices Refer to the documentation that came with the HTC Connect enabled device on how to set it up. 1. Open and play any music or other media content that you want to share from HTC One. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen. 3. Choose the device you want to connect to. 4. Once connected, use your phone to control the volume, pause or resume playback, and more. 5.
Entertainment § DLNA — see HTC Connect on page 115 or Sharing your media to DLNA devices on page 117 § Miracast™ — see HTC Connect on page 115 § Bluetooth — see HTC Connect on page 115 § HTC Media Link HD — see About HTC Media Link HD on page 117 Some devices may need to be paired before you can share to them. Sharing your media to DLNA devices If you'll be using a DLNA compliant audio system or wireless speaker, refer to its documentation on how to connect it to your home network. 1.
Entertainment § Viewing a video in Gallery § Playing music in the HTC Music app While you're playing media on the big screen, you can multitask and do other things such as take calls, browse the Web, or send email on HTC One. Turns your TV into a digital photo frame Use the TV screen saver feature to store up to 30 photos from HTC One on HTC Media Link HD, and display them as a slideshow on your TV.
Storage and files Storage and files Phone storage Types of storage Want to know what types of storage you can use for your apps, data, and files? HTC One has these storage types: Phone storage This storage combines both the internal storage, where apps, email, data, and text 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 120 for some tips on how to free up space.
Storage and files 3. Copy the files from your computer to HTC One, or vice versa. 4. After copying the files, disconnect HTC One from the computer. Making more storage space As you use HTC One, 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 and files File Manager About File Manager Use the File Manager app to browse and organize your files and folders on your phone storage and storage card. You can also browse for files and folders on your external USB storage device when you have it connected to your phone. For details, see Types of storage on page 119. Switching between storage types 1. Open the File Manager app. 2. Swipe left or right to switch to a file storage where you want to browse or organize your files.
Storage and files Google Drive Using Google Drive on HTC One Store your photos, documents, and other files on Google Drive to access them on HTC One, your computer, and your other mobile devices. On HTC One, just use your Google Account to sign in to your Google Drive storage. You can then: § Use Gallery to upload your captured photos to Google Drive. § Share a link to your Google Drive files by email. § View and edit Office documents that are stored in Google Drive.
Storage and files Activating your free Google Drive storage Use up to 115GB of free Google Drive storage. In addition to the default storage that you get from Google Drive, HTC One features an additional 100GB of online storage free for two years. Sign in to your Google Account on HTC One—and not from your computer or other non-HTC phones—to claim this offer. 1. Open the Drive app. 2.
Storage and files 4. Select the photos and videos you want to upload, and then tap Next. 5. Choose or create a folder in Google Drive. 6. Tap Save to upload. Sharing links to documents or files in Google Drive No more attaching large files to your email. Using the Mail app, you can easily share links to documents or other files in your Google Drive by email. 1. Open the Mail app. 2. If you have several email accounts, switch to an email account you want to use. 3.
Storage and files Working with documents that are stored in Google Drive With Polaris™Office 5, view PDFs and edit Office documents that are stored in your Google Drive. You can also create Office documents in this app, save them to Google Drive, and even export them as PDFs to Google Drive. 1. Open the Polaris Office app. 2. Tap to see your documents by file type. Documents listed under your Google Account are the files that are stored in your Google Drive storage.
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. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC One 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. Backup Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC One? Back up HTC One 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 to your computer as a disk drive.
Sync, backup, and reset 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. You'll see the most recent backup date and time under Backup history. Restoring your backup to HTC One from Google Drive If you backed up your phone to your online storage before, you can restore your backup to HTC One, or to a new HTC phone.
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, 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 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. Importing your personal dictionary § Go to Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. Tap Personal dictionary > Restore from storage card.
Sync, backup, and reset Back up and restore Back up your HTC phone to your computer so you can easily restore your backup to the same phone or to another HTC phone. Sync playlists and data Sync music playlists and data such as contacts and calendar between your phone and your computer. Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer § You can install HTC Sync Manager on Windows XP or later versions. To install it on a Mac computer, you need Mac OS 10.6 or later versions.
Sync, backup, and reset 7. Click Start. Wait for HTC Sync Manager to finish transferring content. 8. When done, slide open the Notifications panel on your HTC phone, and then tap . Choose which apps you were using on iPhone you want to find in Google Play and download to your HTC phone. Getting help To find out more about using HTC Sync Manager, download the user guide PDF from the HTC support site (htc.com/hsm/). Or open the Help that comes with the software.
Sync, backup, and reset A factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including personal information. Performing a factory reset from settings 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Backup & reset. 2. Tap Reset phone. To also delete media and other data from your storage card, select Erase SD card. 3. Tap OK. Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can’t turn HTC One on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC One.
People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC One 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, 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 How do I add an extension number to a contact number? While creating a new contact or editing a contact's details in People, you can add an extension number to their number so you can skip the voice prompts when calling. 1. After entering the number of the main line, do one of the following: § Tap P(,) to insert a pause before the phone dials the extension number. To insert a longer pause, enter P(,) several times. § Tap W(;) to be prompted to confirm the extension number. 2.
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 then tap Save. 3. To remove private contacts from the list, tap you want to remove, and then tap Remove.
Email 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. 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 folder you want to view. > Folder, and then tap the § To switch between email accounts or view email messages from all your accounts, tap .
Email 5. Tap Done. 6. Swipe to the added tab to check your email messages. 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.
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. Open the Mail app. 2. Tap . 3. If you want to refine or filter your search, tap , check the search options, and then tap OK.
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.
Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. 1. Open the Gmail app. The first time you use Google, you need to create or sign in to your Google Account. You can also sign in with a non-Gmail address. 2. Do any of the following from your Inbox. § Tap an email message preview to read, forward, or reply to the message.
Email 3. Do one of the following: § If you're replying to the sender or you selected Reply all, enter your reply message. § If you selected Forward, specify the message recipients. Tap Respond inline if you want to interleave your new message with the received email. But this removes any attachments or formatting in the original email message. 4. Tap to send.
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. If you see the current date icon, tap it to return to the current date. 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, 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 Edit an event . Tap , and then select the calendar you will add the event to. 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 notifications area of the status bar to remind you. will appear in the 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, 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 such as Traffic or Public transit to toggle the view on and off. , and then tap a map view 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 5. If available, tap to narrow the search results. 6. Tap a card from the search results to check the address, get directions, see the location in Street View (if available), and more. 7. To check the next or previous location on the search, swipe the info sheet left or right. To clear the map and search for another location, swipe the info sheet down (if it's expanded), and then tap . Getting directions Get detailed directions to your destination.
Travel and maps Using voice commands in HTC Car Use your voice to control HTC Car. This feature may not be available in all languages. 1. In HTC Car, tap the screen with three fingers to activate voice command mode. 2. Do one of the following: Call someone Say "Call [person's name in phonebook]" Play music Say "Play [song title, album, artist name, or genre]" Find something on the map Say "Navigate" .
Travel and maps 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. § Tap Speak and say "Call" and the person's name. For example, say "Call Jennifer Singer". Handling incoming calls in HTC Car When you receive an incoming call, you can easily answer or decline. § If you hear a voice prompt, say "yes" or "no" to answer or decline a call. § Tap Answer or Decline.
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 picture to select an image from Gallery. to write text. You can change the pen characteristics. § To insert a web page thumbnail, tap and then tap > Share > Scribble. > Web content.
Other apps 6. To add another page, tap number of pages. 7. Press . You'll see an onscreen message if you reached the maximum 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 Notebooks 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 setting it as a ringtone, and more. . Press and hold a voice clip to see options for sharing, 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? 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. This feature may not be available on all phones. Creating a child profile 1. Open Parent Dashboard from the All Apps screen.
Internet connections Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges. 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. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap the Mobile data tile to turn the data connection on and off.
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 easily. 1. Turn Wi-Fi on, and check the list of detected Wi-Fi networks. See Turning Wi-Fi on on page 168. 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 Contact your network administrator for details. Also, HTC One 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 as a Wi-Fi hotspot Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC One 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. Open the Settings app. 2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More. 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 to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC One are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer. § Make sure you have a USB tethering service enabled by your mobile operator.
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, 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 173. 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, you can share content to another NFCcapable 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, in the share options, tap Android Beam. 2. Hold HTC One and the other phone back to back. Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC One and the other phone's NFC area are close to one another. Experiment by slightly moving the phones until a connection is made. 3.
Wireless sharing § 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. Remotely play music, control the shutter to take photos, or control a PowerPoint® presentation. For complete details on how to use HTC Mini+, see its user guide.
Wireless sharing 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. On your phone, turn Bluetooth on. HTC Mini+ then automatically connects to your phone. 3. Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More. 4. Tap HTC Mini+.
Settings and security Settings and security Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC One are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. When you disable Airplane mode, the call function is turned back on and the previous state of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is restored. § You can manually turn Bluetooth and Wi-Fi back on after enabling Airplane mode. § If USB tethering is turned on, enabling Airplane mode turns it off.
Settings and security 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. To remove contacts or numbers from the exceptions list, tap > Remove contact. Setting a Do not disturb schedule You can schedule when you want Do not disturb to turn on. For example, if you can set it to turn on during a weekly meeting. 1.
Settings and security 4. Under Sleep time, choose the start and end time when data connection is disabled. 5. Tap the Sleep mode On/Off switch to turn it on. The data connection resumes when you switch the screen back on. Automatic screen rotation Automatic rotation is not supported in all applications. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display & gestures or Display, gestures & buttons. 2. Select or clear the Auto-rotate screen option to turn it on or off.
Settings and security Touch sounds and vibration Some people like the sound or vibration feedback they get when touching the screen, and some don't. You can turn on or off various types of touch sounds and vibration on HTC One.
Settings and security Turning Magnification gestures on or off If you're visually impaired or would just like to get a closer view of what's on the screen, use Magnification gestures to enlarge portions of your phone's screen. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accessibility. 2. Tap Magnification gestures, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn it on or off. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn how to use Magnification gestures.
Settings and security Assigning a PIN to a nano SIM card You can help to protect the nano SIM card by assigning a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Make sure you have the default PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Tap Set up SIM card lock. 3. Choose to lock the card, enter the default PIN of the card, and then tap OK. 4. To change the card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN.
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 voice Tap Install voice data, and then tap the language. Tap next to the voice data you want to install. When installation is completed, press twice and tap Language. 3. Select the language you want to use. Not all languages are supported.
Settings and security 6. Follow the onscreen instructions. 7. Tap Lock phone after, and then specify the idle time before the screen is locked. To help make Smart Lock more reliable and more secure, you can to train HTC One to recognize your face in different situations, such as when you're wearing glasses or sporting a beard. Tap Smart Lock, confirm your screen lock, then tap Trusted face > Improve face matching. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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Index Index A Accounts - syncing 126 Airplane mode 179 Alarms - setting 163 Android Beam See NFC Apps - arranging 59 - grouping into a folder 59, 60 - hiding or unhiding 60 - icons on Home screen 56 - installing 26 - installing from Google Play 25 - installing from the web 26 - on Home screen 56 - restoring 26 - uninstalling 26 - updating 24 Auto Selfie 68 B Backup - about 127 - HTC Backup 128 - HTC Sync Manager 132 - options 127 - restoring backed up apps 26 Battery - charging 16 - checking usage 44
Index Capture modes - modifying and saving 74 - switching to 62 Capture screen 34 Car - about 157 - handling calls 159 - HTC Car Kit 157 - navigation 158 - playing music 158 - voice commands 158 Change phone language 182 Clock 162, 163 - alarm 163 - setting date and time 162 Conference call 97 Contacts - adding 137 - copying contacts 20, 139 - importing contacts 20, 139 - transferring contacts 20, 139 Continuous shooting 65 Copy - files 119 Copying - text 40 D Data connection - data roaming 167 - sha
Index - video trimming 89 - viewing photos and videos 75 - viewing photos and videos by event 75 - viewing photos by location 76 - watching videos 89 Geotag 75 Gestures - motion gestures 28 - touch gestures 29 Gmail 149 Google Drive - about 122 - saving to Google Drive 125 - storage space 123 - uploading photos and videos 123 - working with documents 125 Google Maps 155 Google Now 104, 105 - setting up 104 - turning off 105 Google Play - installing apps 25 - refund 26 Google Voice Search 106 GPS (Glob
Index - entering text 41 - entering text by speaking 44 - HTC Sense keyboard 41 - layout 41 - multi-language keyboard 42 - predictive text 42 - shortcuts 43 - speech recognition 44 Kid mode - about 165 - choosing apps 165 - closing 165 L Language - system language 182 Live Makeup 68 Location settings 155 Lock screen - answering a call 95 - dismissing an alarm 27 - opening an app 33 - rejecting a call 95 - unlocking 27 Low battery 45 Low storage 120 M Mail - attachments 145 - carbon copy, blind copy
Index Online storage - Google Drive 122 P Pair a Bluetooth headset 173 Pan 360 71 People - adding a new contact 137 - contact groups 141 - contact link suggestions 140 - copying contacts 20, 139, 140 - editing contacts 138 - filtering your contacts 136 - groups 141 - importing contacts 20, 139 - merging contact information 140 - personal profile 137 - sending contact information 141 - transferring contacts 20, 139 Phone calls - blocking a call 98 - call history 97 - calling 93 - conference call 97 -
Index Scribble - about 160 - composing a note 160 - grouping notes 162 - inserting images 161 - photo blog template 161 - templates 160 SD card 13 Search - searching phone and Web 106 - voice search 106 Security - protecting phone with screen lock 187 - security certificates 169 self-timer 69 selfie - Auto Selfie 68 - Live Makeup 68 - self-timer 69 - Voice Selfie 69 Settings - About 23 - Accessibility 182 - display language 182 - Storage 119 Setup - contacts from old phone 20 - initial setup 18 - phot
Index - connecting 170 - disconnecting 170 W Waking up phone - through Motion Launch 35 - through power button 27 Wallpaper - changing 55 Watch list 108 Weather - checking weather 163 Wi-Fi 168, 169 - connecting via WPS 169 - turning on 168 Widgets - adding 55 - changing settings 56 - rearranging 57 - removing 57, 58 - resizing 56 Wireless display 116 Wireless router 171 Word prediction 42 - bilingual prediction 42 Y YouTube 113 - finding videos of songs 113 - watching 113 Z Zoe 91
