Page 1: User Guide
User guide HTC One (E8)
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents What's new Android 5.0 Lollipop update The HTC Eye Experience Unboxing HTC One (E8) Slots with card trays nano SIM card Storage card Charging the battery Switching the power on or off Want some quick guidance on your phone?
Page 3 Contents HTC BlinkFeed Your dynamic Home screen Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed Customizing the Highlights feed Saving articles for later Posting to your social networks Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed Personalizing Making HTC One (E8) truly yours...
Page 4 Copying a text message to the nano SIM card Deleting messages and conversations Search and web browser Getting instant information with Google Now Searching HTC One (E8) and the Web Browsing the Web Bookmarking a webpage Using your browsing history...
Page 5 Keeping track of your tasks Kid Mode Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off Managing your data usage Wi-Fi Connecting to VPN Using HTC One (E8) as a Wi-Fi hotspot Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering...
Page 6 Installing a digital certificate Disabling an app Assigning a PIN to a nano SIM card Setting a screen lock Setting up Smart Lock Hiding sensitive info from the lock screen Navigating HTC One (E8) with TalkBack Trademarks and copyrights Index...
Page 7: About This Guide
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.
Page 8 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.
Page 9: What's New
What's new What's new Android 5.0 Lollipop update ™ With the Android 5.0 Lollipop update, enjoy enhancements to some of your favorite features. Here are some of the changes: Bolder, user-centered design ® Google apps take on a new, colorful, and responsive design that brings a consistent, intuitive experience across Android devices.
Page 10: The Htc Eye Experience
What's new The HTC Eye Experience With the new HTC Eye Experience, enjoy features beyond conventional camera shooting. Here are some of these features: In a video call, the camera will track you and the people with you 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.
Page 11: Unboxing
Slots with card trays With HTC One (E8) 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.
Page 12: Nano Sim Card
Unboxing Also, if you want to use a protective case, make sure to buy a case that's designed for HTC One (E8) and that doesn't block the trays. nano SIM card HTC One (E8) 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.
Page 13: Storage Card
6. Insert the card tray back into the slot. Removing a nano SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC One (E8) 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.
Page 14: Inserting The Microsd Card
5. Insert the microSD card tray back into the slot. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC One (E8) is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
Page 15: Removing The Microsd Card
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.
Page 16: Charging The Battery
Before you turn on and start using HTC One (E8), it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC One (E8) for several minutes before powering it on.
Page 17: 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.
Page 18: Phone Setup And Transfer
§ If you have a previous phone backup that you want to restore from your online storage, select Restore from HTC Backup. To make it easier for you to back up and restore content from HTC One (E8) to another HTC phone in the future, select Back up phone daily.
Page 19: Transferring Content From An Android Phone
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.
Page 20: Transferring Content From An Iphone
HTC phone. Use HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone. 1. If you're setting up your new HTC phone for the first time, select Get content from old phone. Or go to Settings, and then tap Get content from another phone.
Page 21: Transferring Photos, Videos, And Music Between Your Phone And Computer
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 (E8) to your computer. You can also sync playlists from your computer to the phone.
Page 22: Using Quick Settings
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.
Page 23: Getting To Know Your Settings
Settings to quickly find options and settings. Updating your phone's software HTC One (E8) 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.
Page 24 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. You'll be asked to restart HTC One (E8) if needed.
Page 25: Getting Apps From Google Play
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 (E8). Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.
Page 26: Downloading Apps From The Web
§ Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've set HTC One (E8) to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources.
Page 27: Your First Week With Your New Phone
Swipe up from any of the navigation buttons to access Google search. Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC One (E8) into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC One (E8) is in your bag.
Page 28: Motion Gestures
Just drag Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC One (E8), 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.
Page 29: Touch Gestures
Your first week with your new phone Increase ring volume automatically while phone is in your pocket or bag Pocket mode makes HTC One (E8) recognize when your phone is in your bag or pocket and raise the ring volume so that you can hear it in noisy environments.
Page 30: Press And Hold
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.
Page 31 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.
Page 32 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 (E8). You can also share streaming media from apps such as YouTube ® § Swipe down to disconnect from the device.
Page 33 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.
Page 34: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps
2. Pull down with your finger, and then release to refresh. Capturing your phone's screen Want to show off your high game score or write a blog post about HTC One (E8) features? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery.
Page 35: Motion Launch
Waking up the phone with Motion Launch When the screen is off and HTC One (E8) 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.
Page 36 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.
Page 37 Your first week with your new phone Making a call with Quick call When the screen is off and HTC One (E8) is in sleep mode, easily make a call by just swiping and using voice commands. § This feature may not be available in all languages.
Page 38 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 (E8) to skip the security screen so you can immediately place calls with Quick call.
Page 39: Notifications
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.
Page 40: Working With Text
Working with text Selecting, copying, and pasting text In HTC apps such as Internet and Mail, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share it. 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end anchors to highlight the surrounding text you want to select.
Page 41: The Htc Sense Keyboard
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.
Page 42 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 (E8), you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input.
Page 43 This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. 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.
Page 44: Battery
This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. 1. Turn on the Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. On the onscreen keyboard, slide your finger from one letter to the next to enter a word.
Page 45: Checking Battery Usage
1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap History. 3. If you've used HTC One (E8) for a long time since the last charge, swipe left or right to scale the graph that details battery usage over time.
Page 46 Tips for extending battery life How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC One (E8). HTC One (E8) power management helps to increase battery life. If you like more control by tweaking settings on your own, try out some of these battery saving tips.
Page 47: Manage Your Apps
Your first week with your new phone Manage your apps § Install the latest software and application updates. Updates sometimes include battery performance improvements. § Uninstall or disable apps that you never use. Many apps run processes or sync data in the background even when you're not using them. If there are apps that you don't need anymore, uninstall them.
Page 48: Htc Dot View
To use the app, tap > HTC Dot View. The HTC Dot View app is available in Google Play. Make sure to install the latest app update. Wallpaper Choose a preset wallpaper, or create your own dotted wallpaper from a photo.
Page 49 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.
Page 50: Htc Guide
Your first week with your new phone Need more details? For more details, see the HTC Dot View Get started guide that comes with the case. HTC Guide Having hardware or connection problems? Before calling for support, you can first use the HTC Guide app to troubleshoot or perform diagnostics on your phone.
Page 51: 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.
Page 52: Ways Of Adding Content On Htc Blinkfeed
2. Tap > Add content. 3. Choose a category. Or, if it's your first time to add content on HTC BlinkFeed, tap the tile that says Get automatic recommendations from BlinkFeed. Sign in to get recommendations. 4. Select one or more feed sources.
Page 53: Customizing The Highlights Feed
Do one of the following: § While viewing an article, tap § On HTC BlinkFeed, press and hold the tile of the article you want to bookmark. Then tap Read later. To access your reading list on HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right, and then tap News reading list in the...
Page 54: Posting To Your Social Networks
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.
Page 55: Personalizing
57. § Need another widget panel? See Adding or removing a widget panel on page 58. § Set HTC BlinkFeed or a widget panel as your main Home screen. See Changing your main Home screen on page 59.
Page 56: Home Wallpaper
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.
Page 57: Adding Home Screen 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.
Page 58: Editing Home Screen Panels
§ 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.
Page 59: Changing Your Main Home Screen
2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger. Changing your main Home screen Set HTC BlinkFeed or a widget panel as your main Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Manage home screen pages.
Page 60: Grouping Apps On The Widget Panel And Launch Bar
2. Press and hold an app or shortcut in the folder, and then drag it out to Arranging apps On the Apps screen, you can rearrange the apps and change the layout. 1. From HTC BlinkFeed or any widget panel, tap 2. Tap , and then choose how to arrange apps, such as alphabetically.
Page 61: Lock Screen
Personalizing Grouping apps into a folder 1. On the Apps screen, tap > Custom. 2. Tap > 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.
Page 62 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.
Page 63: Camera
Apply photo or video filters. Modify basic and advanced camera settings. Choosing a capture mode HTC One (E8) gives you a variety of capture modes to use. On the Viewfinder screen, tap , and then select a capture mode to use.
Page 64 Using the volume buttons for taking photos and videos If you feel more comfortable with using push-buttons when taking photos and videos, you can set HTC One (E8) to use the VOLUME buttons as the Camera app's shutter release or zoom controls. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 2.
Page 65: Taking A Photo
Improving focus and sharpness § HTC One (E8) has autofocus, which works best on a subject that is not moving too much. To change the focus, on the Viewfinder, tap the one you want to focus on. § If the subject is moving, on the Viewfinder, press and hold the subject to lock the focus.
Page 66: Recording Video
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.
Page 67: Selfies And People Shots
Camera Selfies and people shots Tips for taking selfies and people shots Do you want yourself, your family, and friends to look best in your shots? Here are some camera options you can adjust or select before taking selfies and people shots. Portrait scene Using the Portrait scene helps a little in smoothing the skin in your selfies and people shots.
Page 68 Camera Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup Touch up your skin before taking your selfie. Live Makeup smoothens your skin in real time. 1. Switch to Selfie or Photo booth mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 63.
Page 69: Split Capture
Camera 6. Pose and frame yourself on the Viewfinder screen. 7. Look at the front camera, and then: § Say Say Cheese or Capture to take a photo selfie. § Say Action or Rolling to record a video selfie. You can also use voice capture with the main camera. Switch to Camera mode, and then turn on Voice capture in the camera settings.
Page 70: Panoramic Shots
2. Switch to Pan 360 mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 63. 3. Hold HTC One (E8) at face level so you'll have more room to capture scenes above or below you.
Page 71: Taking A Panoramic Photo
, and then tap 5. When you're ready to take the shot, tap 6. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. Hold HTC One (E8) as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames. You can also tap to stop capturing anytime.
Page 72: Other Camera Features
When taking your burst shots with a 3-second video clip, it's good practice to: § Keep HTC One (E8) steady to capture moving subjects against a static background scene. § If using Sequence Shot to stitch different action shots into one photo, encourage the subject to make obvious lateral movements.
Page 73: Camera Settings
Camera 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. 4. Tap , and then tap 5. To take an HDR photo, tap 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.
Page 74 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.
Page 75: Gallery
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.
Page 76: Viewing Photos By Location
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.
Page 77: Adding Photos Or Videos To An Album
1. Tap Rename this place. location 2. Enter a new name. 3. Tap Save. You'll only see Rename this place if the name is stored on HTC One (E8). Adding photos or videos to an album 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Tap , and then choose how you want to view your photos and videos.
Page 78: Copying Or Moving Photos Or Videos Between Albums
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.
Page 79: Searching For Photos And Videos
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 >...
Page 80: Editing Your Photos
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.
Page 81: Using Face Fusion
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.
Page 82: Viewing Pan 360 Photos
Pan 360 photo. 6. Try any of the following: § Tilt HTC One (E8) 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.
Page 83: Creating An Animated Gif
Gallery Creating an animated gif Create an animated gif that you can quickly upload and share. § You can save a batch of shots that was captured with continuous shooting mode as an animated gif. § You can also create an animated gif from a clip taken in Zoe camera mode. 1.
Page 84: Editing A Group Shot
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. §...
Page 85: Saving A Photo From A Video
Gallery 3. To trim the video, tap > Edit. 4. Drag the trim sliders to the part where you want the video to begin and end. 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.
Page 86: Viewing A Zoe In Gallery
Gallery Viewing a Zoe in Gallery When you view a group of photos and videos such as in an album, Gallery automatically composes a ™ . A Zoe is a collection of photos and videos that Gallery has preselected, with added background music and special effects.
Page 87: Video Chat And Phone Calls
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.
Page 88: Making A Call With Smart Dial
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.
Page 89: Dialing An Extension Number
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 beside the contact name.
Page 90: Calling A Number In A Message, Email, Or Calendar Event
Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC One (E8) even if the nano SIM card has been blocked or if you don't have one installed.
Page 91: What Can I Do During A Call
2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen. Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC One (E8) to your ear when the speakerphone is on.
Page 92: Setting Up A Conference Call
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.
Page 93: Switching Between Silent, Vibrate, And Normal Modes
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.
Page 94: Sending A Text Message (Sms)
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.
Page 95: Sending A Group Message
Similar to a group chat, sending a group MMS lets your recipients join the conversation you've started. HTC One (E8) also organizes message replies in a single conversation thread. If this is your first time to send a group MMS, you may need to enter your mobile phone number.
Page 96: Saving A Text Message As A Task
4. Tap Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC One (E8), 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.
Page 97: Blocking Unwanted Messages
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 >...
Page 98: Deleting Messages And Conversations
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 >...
Page 99: Search And Web Browser
No. Depending on the information that you've allowed to share, more information cards will appear on the Google search screen as you use HTC One (E8) to search the Web, create appointments, set reminders, and more.
Page 100 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.
Page 101: Searching Htc One (E8) And The Web
1. Open the Google Search app. If you've already set up a Google account on HTC One (E8), you will be given the option to sign in to Google Now. To sign in to Google Now at a later time, tap .
Page 102: Browsing The Web
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.
Page 103: Bookmarking A Webpage
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 (E8) saves webpage text and images only. You will need Internet connection to open linked pages and play video clips.
Page 104: Using Your Browsing History
Search and web browser Using your browsing history HTC One (E8) keeps a record of webpages you've visited. If you don't want HTC One (E8) to keep your browsing history, browse using an incognito tab. Private browsing on page 104.
Page 105: Entertainment
Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC One (E8) 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 (E8). 1. Open the Music app.
Page 106: Music Playlists
Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC One (E8). Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when the current playlist has finished playing.
Page 107: Updating Album Covers And Artist Photos
3. Tap > Update artist photos or Update album art. If you want HTC One (E8) to automatically check and update your music collection, tap on the Music app's main screen, and then tap Settings. Select Album art and Artist photos.
Page 108: Youtube
Entertainment Viewing song lyrics Love a song so much that you want to sing along? HTC One (E8) 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.
Page 109: Creating Video Playlists
> 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 (E8) 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.
Page 110: 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 (E8) to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.
Page 111: Connecting To Your Home Entertainment System
TV or wireless speaker. On HTC phones that have HTC Sense 5.5 or later, you can share media to any of the following types of devices by just swiping up with three fingers:...
Page 112: About Htc Media Link Hd
For more information about DLNA, visit www.dlna.org. About HTC Media Link HD Plug in HTC Media Link HD to any TV with an HDMI port. Then swipe up with three-fingers on HTC One (E8) to connect and display content wirelessly to your TV.
Page 113 Use the TV screen saver feature to store up to 30 photos from HTC One (E8) on HTC Media Link HD, and display them as a slideshow on your TV. To find out more about setting up HTC Media Link HD and using it with HTC One (E8), refer to the HTC Media Link HD user guide.
Page 114: Storage And Files
Music. You can also open PDFs and edit Office documents. You need a special cable to connect HTC One (E8) and a USB storage device. HTC One (E8) supports USB storage devices (except portable hard drives) up to 64 §...
Page 115: Making More Storage Space
4. After copying the files, disconnect HTC One (E8) from the computer. Making more storage space As you use HTC One (E8), you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to increase storage space.
Page 116: File Manager
Storage and files § Moving apps to the storage card doesn't back up the apps. If you do a factory reset, your phone loses the apps. You'll need to reinstall them. § When you remove the storage card and insert it in another phone, the apps on the storage card won't be installed automatically to the other phone.
Page 117: Google Drive
Store your photos, documents, and other files on Google Drive to access them on HTC One (E8), your computer, and your other mobile devices. On HTC One (E8), just use your Google Account to sign in to your Google Drive storage. You can then: §...
Page 118 Before your Google Drive storage info appears in Settings, you need to access your Google Drive from an HTC app first. For example, use the Mail app to share a link to your Google Drive file. Go to Settings, and then tap Storage. Under Online storage, you'll see your Google Drive storage space.
Page 119 4. Tap 5. Tap Document, and then choose whether to share PDFs or Office documents. Or tap File to choose any file type. 6. On the HTC files screen, tap Drive. If you don't see this screen, press first. 7. In your Google Drive storage, open the folder that contains the files that you want.
Page 120 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 (E8). If necessary, tap to see the file list. 2. Open a PDF document, or create a new Office document.
Page 121: Sync, Backup, And Reset
You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC One (E8). Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC One (E8) and the Web.
Page 122: Backup
Use the built-in HTC Backup to back up your accounts, settings, contacts stored on your phone, text messages, and more to the cloud so that it will be easier to restore them on HTC One (E8) (after a factory reset) or newer phone.
Page 123 Save the time and frustration of re-creating your personalized HTC One (E8) experience when you do a factory reset or buy another phone. On HTC One (E8), use HTC Backup to do a daily backup to the cloud so you can easily restore your content and settings next time.
Page 124 § To restore paid apps, you need to download and install them from Google Play. 1. When you turn on a new HTC phone for the first time or after a factory reset, select Restore from HTC Backup on the Transfer or restore screen.
Page 125 5. Sign in to your Google Account, if you haven't done so. Backing up your data locally If you want to separately back up your content such as contacts and text messages on HTC One (E8), here are some tips on how to export or import your data.
Page 126 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.
Page 127: Htc Sync Manager
> 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.
Page 128: Installing Htc Sync Manager On Your Computer
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.
Page 129: Reset
Reset Restarting HTC One (E8) (Soft reset) If HTC One (E8) 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.
Page 130 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.
Page 131: Your Contacts List
People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC One (E8) 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.
Page 132: Setting Up Your Profile
People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC One (E8), 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.
Page 133: Editing A Contact's Information
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.
Page 134: Getting In Touch With A Contact
2. Tap Search contacts in your Company Directory. 3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC One (E8). 4. Tap to import the contact.
Page 135: Merging Contact Information
Accepting contact link suggestions When HTC One (E8) finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link notification when you open the People app. 1. On the People tab, tap the Contact link suggestion notification when available. You'll see a list of suggested contacts to merge.
Page 136: Sending Contact Information
We’ve also set up the Frequent group to automatically add the contacts you dial or get calls from the most. HTC One (E8) also syncs with groups you've created in your Google Account. Creating a group 1.
Page 137: Private Contacts
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.
Page 138 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 , select the contacts you want to add, and then tap Save. 3. To remove private contacts from the list, tap >...
Page 139: Email
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 (E8). 1. Open the Mail app. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears.
Page 140 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 >...
Page 141: Managing Email Messages
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.
Page 142: Searching Email Messages
3. Tap Show all mail from sender. A list of email messages from that contact appears. Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Enjoy the powerful email features of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync right on HTC One (E8). Flag important email messages, set your out of the office reply, or send invites to your next team meeting while you're on the go.
Page 143: Adding An Email Account
IMAP). 4. Enter the email address and password for your email account, and then tap Next. Some email accounts allow you to set the sync schedule. By default, HTC One (E8) uses Smart Sync to save battery power. See What is Smart Sync? on page 143.
Page 144: Gmail
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.
Page 145 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.
Page 146: Calendar
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.
Page 147: Scheduling Or Editing An Event
Calendar Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC One (E8), 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.
Page 148: Sharing An Event
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 >...
Page 149: Dismissing Or Snoozing Event Reminders
Calendar Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2.
Page 150: Travel And Maps
High accuracy. To save battery power, choose Battery saving. Turning off a location source (for example GPS) means no applications on HTC One (E8) will collect your location data through that location source. However, third party applications may collect —...
Page 151: Searching For A Location
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.
Page 152: Getting Directions
On the road with HTC Car Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC One (E8) to reach your destination, keep you entertained, and help you stay in touch with the people that matter to you. Access music, phone calls, maps, and more with HTC Car.
Page 153 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]"...
Page 154 § If you hear a voice prompt, say "yes" or "no" to answer or decline a call. § 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.
Page 155: Other Apps
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.
Page 156 Other apps Inserting images and illustrations in a note While composing a note, you can: § Tap to take a photo, or tap > Insert picture to select an image from Gallery. § Tap to draw, or tap to write text. You can change the pen characteristics. §...
Page 157: Using The Clock
Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC One (E8) as a world clock to see the date and time in cities across the globe. You can also set alarms or track your time using the stopwatch or timer.
Page 158: Checking Weather
2. Hold the microphone near the sound source. 3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC One (E8), except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording.
Page 159: Keeping Track Of Your Tasks
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.
Page 160: Kid Mode
Setting child-accessible apps in Kid Mode When in Kid Mode, you can choose which apps on HTC One (E8) your child will have access to. 1. Open Parent Dashboard from the All Apps screen. You can also go to Parent Dashboard from Settings >...
Page 161: Internet Connections
§ Refreshing apps to update info and feeds § Uploading and backing up your files to your online storage account § Using HTC One (E8) as a Wi-Fi hotspot § Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering To help you save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible and set your online...
Page 162: Keeping Track Of Your Data Usage
Monitor your data usage to help prevent going over your monthly data allowance. Data usage measured by HTC One (E8) may differ from, and be less than, your actual data usage. 1. Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More.
Page 163: Wi-Fi
Internet connections 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.
Page 164: Connecting To Vpn
Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr) You can set HTC One (E8) to automatically log into a public Wi-Fi network that you regularly use. This saves you the trouble of going through the Wi-Fi provider's web authentication every time you connect to their Wi-Fi network.
Page 165: Adding A Vpn Connection
§ Download and install a required VPN app, if you're connecting to a secured enterprise network. Contact your network administrator for details. Also, HTC One (E8) must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection.
Page 166: Using Htc One (E8) As A Wi-Fi Hotspot
Internet connections Using HTC One (E8) as a Wi-Fi hotspot Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC One (E8) 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.
Page 167: 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 (E8) to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC One (E8) are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer.
Page 168: Turning Bluetooth On Or Off
You can listen to music over a Bluetooth A2DP stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset. Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable so HTC One (E8) can find it. Refer to your headset manual for details.
Page 169: Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device
2. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC One (E8). 3. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC One (E8) and on the sending device. You may also be prompted to enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices.
Page 170 Bluetooth 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.
Page 171: Settings And Security
Settings and security Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC One (E8) 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.
Page 172: Automatic Screen Rotation
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 (E8). § Touch tones when tapping the phone dial pad...
Page 173: Changing The Display Language
§ Screen lock sounds § Pull-to-refresh sounds § Vibration when pressing hardware buttons § Touch sound and vibration when tapping the HTC Sense keyboard Turning touch sounds and vibration on and off 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound & notification.
Page 174: Installing A Digital Certificate
Settings and security Installing a digital certificate Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC One (E8) to access VPN or secured Wi-FI networks, and also to provide authentication to online secure servers. You can get a certificate from your system administrator or download it from sites that require authentication.
Page 175: Setting A Screen Lock
Choose to set a screen lock pattern, numeric PIN, or other means of securing your phone. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC One (E8) is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.
Page 176: Hiding Sensitive Info From The Lock Screen
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 (E8) to recognize your face in different situations, such as when you're wearing glasses or sporting a beard.
Page 177: Navigating Htc One (E8) With Talkback
Navigating HTC One (E8) with TalkBack Use TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC One (E8) by spoken feedback. When you touch the screen, HTC One (E8) vibrates and gives you an audible response so you know what you are touching.
Page 178 Settings and security Assigning TalkBack shortcuts TalkBack has customizable gestures that can be used to open the Notifications panel, view recent apps, access TalkBack controls, and more. The steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use the corresponding TalkBack gestures if you already have TalkBack turned on.
Page 179 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 Tap Language. language Install a voice Tap Install voice data, and then tap the language. Tap next to the voice data you want to install.
Page 180: Trademarks And Copyrights
Not all marks listed necessarily appear in this User Guide. The HTC Sync Manager software can be used with materials that you own or are lawfully authorized to use and/or duplicate. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of copyrighted material may be a violation of copyright law in the United States and/or other countries/regions.
Page 181 No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storing in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without prior written permission of HTC.
Page 182: Index
- manual settings 73 - about 122 - Pan 360 70 - HTC Backup 123 - Photo Booth 69 - HTC Sync Manager 127 - Portrait scene 67 - options 122 - recording a video 66 - restoring backed up apps 26 - selfie 67–69...
Page 183 Exchange ActiveSync - about 152 - flagging an email 142 - handling calls 154 - meeting request 143 - HTC Car Kit 152 - Out of office 142 - navigation 153 - sending a meeting request 143 - playing music 153...
Page 184 - turning off 100 - setting an alarm 158 Google Play HTC Eye Experience 10 - installing apps 25 HTC Media Link HD 112 - refund 26 HTC Sense version 23 Google Voice Search 101 HTC Sync Manager 127 GPS (Global Positioning System)
Page 185 Index Live Makeup 68 Multimedia message Location settings 150 - attachment 94 Lock screen - group MMS 95 - answering a call 90 - sending 94 - dismissing an alarm 27 Music - opening an app 33 - adding a song to a queue 106 - rejecting a call 90 - album covers 107 - unlocking 27...
Page 186 Index - sending contact information 136 - transferring contacts 20, 134 Radio Phone calls See FM Radio - blocking a call 93 Reading list 103 - call history 92 Recent apps 34 - calling 88 Recording your voice 158 - conference call 92 Reset 129 - emergency call 90 Ringtone...
Page 187 - disconnecting 165 Split Capture 69 Storage 114 Sweep panorama 71 Waking up phone Sync - through Motion Launch 35 - HTC Sync Manager 127 - through power button 27 Wallpaper - changing 56 Tasks 159 Watch list 103 - about 159...
Page 188 Index - removing 58, 59 - resizing 57 Wireless display 111 Wireless router 166 Word prediction 42, 43 - bilingual prediction 43 YouTube 108 - finding videos of songs 108 - watching 108 Zoe camera 72...

HTC one e8 User Manual

What's New

Unboxing

Phone Setup and Transfer

Your First Week with Your New Phone

HTC Blinkfeed

Personalizing

Camera

Gallery

Video Chat and Phone Calls

Messages

Search and Web Browser

Entertainment

Storage and Files

Sync, Backup, and Reset

People

Email

Calendar

Travel and Maps

Other Apps

Internet Connections

Bluetooth

Settings and Security

Trademarks and Copyrights

Index

Quick Links

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