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  • Page 1 Your HTC One® X User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Transferring content from an Android phone Transferring content from an iPhone Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth Getting contacts and other content into HTC One X Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer Home screen...
  • Page 3 WAP push messages Copying a text message to your SIM card Deleting messages and conversations Search and web browser Searching HTC One X and the Web Getting instant information with Google Now Browsing the Web Bookmarking a webpage Using your browsing history...
  • Page 4 Data connection Managing your data usage Wi‑Fi Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC One X as a wireless router Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering Connecting to the Internet through a computer Wi‑Fi printing Wireless sharing...
  • Page 5 Magnifying your phone's screen Working with certificates Assigning a PIN to help protect your SIM card Setting a screen lock to help protect HTC One X Checking your phone's HTC Sense version Navigating HTC One X with TalkBack Trademarks and copyrights...
  • Page 6 Conventions used in this guide Title ConventionsForNoteIcons Identifier GUID-6A9B4830-3759-4584-8A08-3C9A352EE65B Version Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action.
  • Page 7 Important RF Notice Title meta_info SAR notice for US SKUs Identifier GUID-AD8930A9-ABC5-41D0-ADB0-32FC6A586D82 Version Important RF Notice This device was tested for compliance with the applicable FCC and Industry Canada specific absorption rate (SAR) limits for radio frequency (RF) exposure during typical body-worn operations. To ensure that RF exposure levels remain at or below the tested levels, use a belt-clip, holster, or similar accessory that maintains a minimum separation distance of 1.0 cm between your body and the device, with either the front or back of the device facing...
  • Page 8 Important note on recoverable data Title meta_info Note on recoverable data Identifier GUID-4D768730-2F54-4CC5-988F-C0C4102FA47B Version 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: Htc One X

    § If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. Purchase a screen protector designed for HTC One X. § Check with your mobile operator if voice calls and data services are supported...

  • Page 10: Microsim Card

    GUID-230F9619-ED92-4379-B1D1-789840B0290F Version microSIM card HTC One X uses a microSIM card. The microSIM card contains your phone number, service details, and memory for storing phonebook contacts and/or text messages. Title hardware Insert SIM - microSIM - slide tray - eject tool angle...
  • Page 11 Version Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC One X before removing your SIM card. 1. Hold HTC One X face down and the top panel facing you. 2. Insert the tip of the SIM eject tool (or a small bent paperclip) into the small hole next to the SIM card tray slot.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    GUID-F7FD3AC2-2E3F-4245-A3D9-EB268051DDAE Version Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC One X, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC One X to charge the battery.

  • Page 13: Switching The Power On Or Off

    Switching the power on Identifier GUID-CB09E06A-E687-4EEB-9460-7727BCAD6884 Version Switching the power on Press the POWER button. When you turn on HTC One X for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. Title hardware Switching the power off Identifier GUID-2A4770BC-1C1F-41EB-89F1-88C4135473A9 Version Switching the power off 1.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Phone

    § If you have content from an old phone, you can choose to do a direct phone-to- phone transfer. § To make it easier for you to back up and restore content from HTC One X to another HTC phone in the future, select Back up phone daily.

  • Page 15: Transferring Content From An Android Phone

    Some settings can also be transferred. § You need Android version 2.3 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your old phone.

  • Page 16: 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 to your HTC phone on page 151.

  • Page 17: Transferring Contacts From Your Old Phone Through Bluetooth

    HTC phone. Use HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone. 1. Do one of the following: §...

  • Page 18: Getting Contacts And Other Content Into Htc One

    Version Getting contacts and other content into HTC One X Aside from the HTC Transfer Tool, there are other ways you can add contacts and other content to HTC One X. Sync with your Use HTC Sync Manager to sync contacts, documents, playlists,...

  • Page 19: Transferring Photos, Videos, And Music Between Your Phone And Computer

    HTC One X, and other mobile devices. Go to Settings, and then tap Accounts & sync > to check first what online storage accounts are available on HTC One X and sign in to the one you want to use.

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    Your Home screen is where you make HTC One X your own. § After you've turned on and set up HTC One X for the first time (or after installing the latest software update and restarting the phone), you'll see the traditional Home screen style with panels that you can personalize with widgets.

  • Page 21: Getting To Know Your Settings

    § Tap Personalize to change the Home screen wallpaper, lock screen style, and more. § Tap Accounts & sync to add and sign in to your different accounts, such as email, social networks, and more. § Tap Security to help secure HTC One X, for example with a screen lock.

  • Page 22: Updating Your Phone's Software

    Software updates Identifier GUID-0A390C60-5BCC-4797-A3A3-AAF498AF86CC Version Updating your phone's software HTC One X can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You can also manually check if there's an available update. Title updates Installing a software update Identifier...
  • Page 23 GUID-9ABC2632-37F4-4456-B676-BEAE69C3E129 Version Installing an application update When Internet connection is on and there's an available update for your HTC or mobile operator apps, the update notification icon appears in the status bar. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the update notification.

  • Page 24: Your First Week With Your New Phone

    Easy phone setup and transfer § If you just purchased HTC One X, use the HTC Get Started service to set up and personalize the phone from your computer, and just download your settings to it.
  • Page 25 HTC One X, your computer, and other mobile devices. When you sign in to your Dropbox account from HTC One X, you may be eligible to get an additional 23 GB of free Dropbox storage for two years. To find out how, see Using Dropbox on HTC One X on page 130.

  • Page 26: Basics

    Your first week with your new phone Title Identifier Version Basics Title controls Touch gestures Identifier GUID-5551D2F7-CE06-4A18-9CE0-B3501E15B771 Version Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more. § Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons.
  • Page 27 Your first week with your new phone Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to go to other Home pages, scroll through documents, and more. Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag.
  • Page 28 Your first week with your new phone Press and flick On the Home screen, you can easily move a widget or icon from one screen to another. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger, and flick the screen to the new location with another finger. Slide with two fingers In some apps, like Gallery, Messages, Mail, or the web browser, slide two fingers...
  • Page 29 § HTC gestures is enabled by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work only when sharing content or using HTC apps. § You need to hook up the HTC Media Link HD (sold separately) to your HDMI TV to share content.
  • Page 30 GUID-5D044B1A-A232-482E-A05B-1531DA76AF6D Version Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC One X, turn on the speakerphone, and more. Flip to silence / flip for speakerphone When a call comes in you can turn HTC One X over to mute it.
  • Page 31 Your first week with your new phone While in a call, turn HTC One X over to turn the speakerphone on for hands-free conversations or for conference calling. Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick HTC One X up when a call comes in to lower the ringtone volume.
  • Page 32 Version Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC One X into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC One X is in your bag. Title power Switching to Sleep mode...
  • Page 33 § Swipe up from an empty space on the lock screen. If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before HTC One X unlocks. If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can snooze or dismiss the event or alarm right from the lock screen.
  • Page 34 GUID-B40287AF-F470-4C83-A50E-01ECD144676C Version 9.1.1 Switching between recently opened apps When you're multitasking and using different apps on HTC One X, 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.
  • Page 35 Your first week with your new phone Title apps Refreshing content Identifier GUID-323AB55A-760E-4DDF-80CC-A911417028F3 Version Refreshing content In some apps, you can easily refresh content that's synced or downloaded from the Web with a simple finger gesture. 1. While viewing content such as weather, stocks, or Mail inbox, scroll to the top of the screen.
  • Page 36 5.1.1 Capturing your phone's screen Want to show off your high game score or write a blog post about HTC One X features? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery. Press and hold POWER and VOLUME DOWN at the same time.

  • Page 37: Home Screen Feeds

    Your first week with your new phone Title Identifier Version Home screen feeds Title home_screen Your dynamic Home screen Identifier GUID-752665D7-847B-4D93-A89A-EDC04A347024 Version Checking feeds on your Home screen Stay in touch with friends or get the latest about your interests right on your Home screen.
  • Page 38 Version 2.1.1 Your social networks When you sign in to your social network accounts and authorize HTC Sense to access them, you can: § Post status updates from the Home screen when using the Feeds view. § See your contacts and their status updates in People.
  • Page 39 Your first week with your new phone Title home_screen Selecting feeds Identifier GUID-F08DAF33-1DD4-43B6-A3C2-53B15A827876 Version Selecting feeds Get updated with the most relevant content and posts with just a swipe. Choose which feeds to display on the Home screen. You can select popular news channels and websites or choose a category like Entertainment.

  • Page 40: Notifications

    Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC One X is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification.
  • Page 41 Your first week with your new phone Title notifications Notifications panel Identifier GUID-B0B9CFC6-448C-4853-80A9-A30CBF333220 Version 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 42: Working With Text

    Your first week with your new phone Title Identifier Version Working with text Title text_selection Copying and pasting text Identifier GUID-D8A7D4AB-E308-4213-8BDA-196043BC559B Version Selecting, copying, and pasting text In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share it.
  • Page 43 GUID-F687D288-010C-4C10-AEAF-514680B3E76D Version The HTC Sense keyboard ™ Typing is fast and accurate with the HTC Sense keyboard. § Turn on the Trace keyboard so you can type words by just sliding your finger from one letter to another. See Using the Trace keyboard on page 47.
  • Page 44 Choose a keyboard layout that suits your typing style. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input > Keyboard selection. 3. Tap Keyboard types, and then select the keyboard layout that you want to use.
  • Page 45 GUID-01CAB80B-704F-4602-82D8-99210E3C74D3 Version Choosing and switching between keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC One X, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input.
  • Page 46 Bilingual prediction is available only when you're using a Latin-based keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input > Keyboard selection > Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want. Title...
  • Page 47 Using the Trace keyboard Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. You need to turn on the Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 1. Slide your finger from one letter to the next to enter a word.

  • Page 48: Battery

    Your first week with your new phone 3. When you see the microphone image, speak out the words you want to type. To set the voice input language, tap the language bar above the microphone image. You can choose one or more languages. Available languages depend on the voice input languages supported by Google.
  • Page 49 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap History. 3. If you've used HTC One X for a long time since the last charge, swipe left or right to scale the graph that details battery usage over time.
  • Page 50 Your first week with your new phone Manage your display Lowering the brightness, letting the display sleep when not in use, and keeping it simple helps save battery power. § Use automatic brightness (the default), or manually lower the brightness. §...
  • Page 51 If power saver mode's Data connection option is selected, HTC One X automatically disconnects from the mobile network after 15 minutes when the screen is off and the data connection is idle (no download activity, streaming, or data usage). It reconnects and then disconnects periodically when the data connection is idle to save battery power.

  • Page 52: Camera And Gallery

    Open the Camera app to capture that perfect moment. While waiting to take your next photo, switch HTC One X to Sleep mode. When you're ready to take more photos and videos, just press POWER again to use the camera.
  • Page 53 Camera and Gallery Title camera Zooming Identifier GUID-D7A42B8E-E105-497F-AF57-76E6D93A21F1 Version Zooming § Before taking a photo or video, slide your finger on the zoom bar to zoom in or out. § Slide two fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out. §...
  • Page 54 Camera and Gallery Title camera Setting the resolution Identifier GUID-60397629-9CE3-440C-B430-1F51BE4BAB47 Version Setting the video resolution 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. Under Settings, tap Video Quality, and then choose a video resolution. Title camera Choosing a flash mode Identifier GUID-9ACDD59F-67B9-4E86-A8EE-109095CF148A Version...
  • Page 55 Camera and Gallery 3. While recording, you can: § Freely zoom in or out. § Change focus to a different subject or area by just tapping it on the Viewfinder screen. § Tap the flash icon to turn the flash on or off. 4.
  • Page 56 Camera and Gallery Title camera Taking continuous camera shots Identifier GUID-C088A3C2-22CB-4B3E-9116-C1D130C5B2AE Version 9.1.1 Taking continuous camera shots Do you want to take photos of moving subjects? Whether it’s your kid's football game or a car race, you can capture the action. Make sure that you're in Normal scene to use this feature.
  • Page 57 (or pan up or down in portrait view). 4. Pan HTC One X as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames. You can also tap to stop capturing anytime.
  • Page 58 Camera and Gallery Title camera Using HDR Identifier GUID-6115E30C-9614-45FE-B67C-0B7C99714094 Version Using HDR When shooting portraits against a bright background, use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) scene to capture your subjects clearly. HDR brings out the details of both the highlights and shadows, even in high contrast lighting. 1.

  • Page 59: Gallery

    2. On the Gallery app's main screen, tap > Events. Photos and videos that you captured using HTC One X are grouped by time and location. 3. Tap a tile to view all the photos and videos taken during a specific event.
  • Page 60 Camera and Gallery Title gallery Viewing photos by location Identifier GUID-C33949DE-DA76-442E-A2B2-7859968FFD71 Version 3.1.1 Viewing photos by location Using the Map view, you can view photos according to location. Only photos with geo-tag info appear on the map. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2.
  • Page 61 Camera and Gallery 6. Tap to preview your trimmed video. 7. Tap Save. The trimmed video is saved as a new file. The original video remains unedited. Title gallery Changing the video playback speed Identifier GUID-CBD68BED-6DBB-4B85-9A87-F7056CCB74B7 Version Changing the video playback speed Want to add a cinematic flair to your videos by slowing down particular scenes? You can vary the playback speed of selected sections of a slow motion video.
  • Page 62 Camera and Gallery Title gallery Viewing and editing Video Highlights Identifier GUID-E45C1B9C-84C4-451A-806B-01BC3D712753 Version 5.2.3 Viewing and editing Video Highlights Want to share the excitement of a wedding or party? Gallery automatically selects the highlights of an event and displays them as a short video — the Video Highlights. Video Highlights is about half a minute long.
  • Page 63 Version Working with event photos Photos and videos that you captured using HTC One X are grouped together in Events view according to the time and location they were taken. You can combine photos from two events. You can also move photos from an event into a new or existing event.
  • Page 64 Camera and Gallery Title gallery Viewing photos in your social networks Identifier GUID-FE1C79BA-5C95-4A8E-A563-11655CC80B6F Version 5.1.1 Viewing photos in your social networks Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks or photo sharing sites. Log on to your accounts and add them in Gallery before you start viewing online photos.
  • Page 65 Camera and Gallery 3. Tap the photo, and then tap Edit. 4. Do any of the following: § Tap Effects to apply a special effect filter to the photo. § Tap Frames to add a decorative frame to the photo. §...
  • Page 66 Camera and Gallery 6. On the Custom Effects screen you can: § Make changes to the effect by adjusting filters such as exposure, saturation, white balance, and more. § Use the slider bars on selected filters to adjust the intensity of the effect. §...
  • Page 67 Camera and Gallery Title gallery Sharing your photos on social networks Identifier GUID-3F611491-976A-46E5-AB5D-83DD92289930 Version Sharing your photos on social networks Use the Gallery app to share photos straight to your social networks. § Log in to your social network account before you upload photos or videos. §...

  • Page 68: Personalizing

    Version Making HTC One X truly yours Make HTC One X look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper and ringtone, and you can also choose notification sounds for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders.

  • Page 69: Adding A Widget To Your Home Screen

    Personalizing Computer Use the HTC Get Started service to choose a photo from photos your computer and use it as a wallpaper on HTC One X. Gallery Choose an existing photo and crop it. 4. Tap Done or Apply. Title...
  • Page 70 Personalizing Title home_screen Changing widget settings Identifier GUID-D63CB1B9-A9BE-4CE1-B5E3-13510651754B Version Changing the settings of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People widget) from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on your Home screen, and then drag it to The relevant screen where you can change some settings for this widget then opens.

  • Page 71: Adding Apps And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Personalizing Title home_screen Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen Identifier GUID-400402F8-998A-4BAA-ACBB-ED488BA0FBED Version Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen Place apps you often use on your Home screen. You can also add shortcuts to frequently used settings, bookmarked webpages, and more. 1.

  • Page 72: Rearranging Or Removing Widgets And Icons On Your Home Screen

    Personalizing Title home_screen Rearranging or removing widgets and icons Identifier GUID-71D76371-9D82-404A-8689-8E1CB59F1820 Version Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen Title home_screen Moving a widget or icon Identifier GUID-ABBDBF74-3757-427E-8CF6-EAFAE3731007 Version Moving a widget or icon You can easily move a widget or icon from one Home screen panel to another. 1.

  • Page 73: Personalizing The Launch Bar

    Personalizing Title home_screen Removing a widget or icon Identifier GUID-6342B8AF-0538-4D56-BC4C-28C79E641E5F Version 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. Title home_screen Personalizing the launch bar Identifier...

  • Page 74: Grouping Apps Into A Folder

    Personalizing Title home_screen Grouping apps into a folder Identifier GUID-6094B56B-9560-418E-9A49-F935DEA2FE5E Version Grouping apps into a folder Use folders to group apps on the launch bar or on your Home screen to free up space so you can add more apps. 1.

  • Page 75: Adding A Home Screen Panel

    Personalizing Title home_screen Removing items from a folder Identifier GUID-B774B953-8096-4A8A-8AD1-172706D99825 Version Removing items from a folder 1. Tap the folder to open it. 2. Press and hold an app, and then drag it out to to remove. To remove an app in the All Apps view, press and hold the app and drag it out of the folder.

  • Page 76: Changing Your Ringtone, Notifications, And Sounds

    Personalizing Title sounds Changing your ringtone notifications and alarms Identifier GUID-F599859C-1353-4D09-826E-813EFAC0B514 Version Changing your ringtone, notifications, and sounds 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Personalize. 2. Under Sound, change the ringtone, notification sound, and alarm. Go to the Messages, Mail, Calendar, and Tasks apps to choose sounds for new messages, email, calendar, and task reminders respectively.

  • Page 77: Customizing The Lock Screen Style

    Version Setting up a face unlock on your phone Set up face unlock if you want to unlock HTC One X using the front camera. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Tap Screen lock > Face Unlock.
  • Page 78 5. Tap Lock phone after, and then specify the idle time before the screen is locked. To help make face unlock more reliable and more secure, you can: § Tap Improve face matching to train HTC One X to recognize your face in different situations, such as when you're wearing glasses or sporting a beard.

  • Page 79: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Title Phone calls [icon_phonecalls] Identifier GUID-4A7B7E05-1B72-4ECC-A31A-90BB15D2C1F4 Version Phone calls Title phone Making a call with Smart dial Identifier GUID-B22E2C9A-0243-4D46-8966-03A02684B6C6 Version Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored/synced contact or a number from your call history.

  • Page 80: Dialing An Extension Number

    Phone calls Title phone Changing the Phone dialer layout Identifier GUID-2EF73B96-9730-49DD-ABA1-D411F6E0728C Version Changing the Phone dialer layout Switch between the Smart dial keypad to find contacts with just a few taps and a full screen keypad that gives you more room to enter phone numbers. 1.

  • Page 81: Using Speed Dial

    Phone calls Title phone Using Speed dial Identifier GUID-74FF735E-6D1F-4863-A461-B9E463E97BEF Version Using Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap. For example, if you assign a contact’s number to the number 2 key, you can just press and hold 2 to dial the number.

  • Page 82: Calling A Phone Number In An Email

    Version Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC One X even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call.

  • Page 83: Receiving Calls

    § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC One X face down on a level surface. If HTC One X is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls.

  • Page 84: What Can I Do During A Call

    Phone calls Title phone Look whos calling Identifier GUID-92F6B9D8-C4A9-4835-B614-07D9EE4F95E9 Version Look who's calling Every time you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s latest social network status update right on the call screen. You’ll also see a birthday reminder if your friend’s birthday (stored on your phone or online account) will happen in a few days.
  • Page 85 To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC One X to your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip HTC One X over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in Sound settings). § On the call screen, tap The speakerphone icon appears in the status bar when the speakerphone is on.

  • Page 86: Setting Up A Conference Call

    Phone calls Title phone Muting the microphone during a call Identifier GUID-89CA3CAD-61FB-4176-9196-621D3D071B3A Version Muting the microphone during a call On the call screen, tap to toggle between turning the microphone on or off. When the microphone is turned off, the mute icon appears in the status bar.

  • Page 87: Checking Calls In The Call History

    Phone calls 5. When connected, tap to add the participant to the conference call. 6. To talk to a person in the conference call in private, tap and then select Private call. To end the call with a participant, tap and then tap Finish this call.
  • Page 88 Phone calls Title phone Clearing the call history list Identifier GUID-7DBB4F42-06F1-488A-8DDB-A82C323B9E17 Version Clearing the Call History list On the Call History tab, do one of the following: Remove one name or Press and hold the name or number, and then tap Delete number from call history.

  • Page 89: Changing Ringtone Settings

    Making HTC One X ring louder in your pocket or bag To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC One X is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call.

  • Page 90: Home Dialing

    Phone calls Title phone Home dialing Identifier GUID-113FB673-3669-4F4C-B941-63452E491276 Version Home dialing When you're on a trip abroad, it's easy to dial friends and family from home. Your home country code is automatically added when you call your contacts while roaming. But when manually entering a phone number to call, you need to enter a plus (+) sign and country code before the number.

  • Page 91: Messages

    Messages Title Messages [icon_messages] Identifier GUID-95D23A30-22FC-4E8A-89CB-42CB7DDFA538 Version Messages Title messages Sending a text message (SMS) Identifier GUID-F66D4C3C-3577-46C0-90DF-140AA847CE8E Version 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.

  • Page 92: Sending A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    Messages Title messages Sending a multimedia message (MMS) Identifier GUID-8F3220D0-5B92-41E4-84D4-F5F4E1881615 Version Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap 3. Enter a contact name, mobile number, or email address in the To field. 4. To add a subject line, tap >...

  • Page 93: Sending A Group Message

    Messages Title messages Show email address in recipient list Identifier GUID-19FE86A1-0617-470C-A899-90DE5965D35F Version Can't find your contacts' email addresses in Messages? 1. If only phone numbers are showing up when you're entering a contact name, tap 2. Tap > Show Email. To always show email addresses, tap on the Messages screen, and then tap Settings >...
  • Page 94 Similar to a group chat, sending a group MMS lets your recipients join the conversation you've started. HTC One X 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 95: Resuming A Draft Message

    Messages Title messages Resuming a draft message Identifier GUID-3EC3CA18-A15D-4E7B-9AD2-C454A6905E34 Version Resuming a draft message Open a draft message right from the Messages screen, edit the message, and then tap To see all draft messages in one place, tap on the Messages screen, and then tap Drafts.
  • Page 96 Version Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC One X, you can select which phone number to reply to. Keep in mind that your response will be sent to the phone number of the latest message you’ve received from this contact.

  • Page 97: Saving A Text Message In The Tasks App

    Messages Title messages Saving a text message in Tasks Identifier GUID-5FB70E91-1C96-4203-8D0F-72AC5B6FB835 Version Saving a text message in the Tasks app Save a text message in your Tasks list so you can remind yourself when to reply. 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.

  • Page 98: Moving Messages To The Secure Box

    Messages § If the attachment is a contact (vCard), tap it to view the contact information, then tap Save to add to your contacts. § If the attachment is an appointment or event (vCalendar), tap it to choose the calendar where to save it, and then tap Import. If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads, you can choose to check the size and subject first before you download a multimedia message.

  • Page 99: Blocking Unwanted Messages

    Messages Title messages Blocking unwanted messages Identifier GUID-C49B52F6-D491-41AB-91A2-B4E02117BFB9 Version Blocking unwanted messages Declutter your Messages screen by moving spam messages from contacts to the block box. If you have blocked a contact, that contact's messages will also be in the block box.

  • Page 100: Wap Push Messages

    Messages Title messages Viewing push messages Identifier GUID-9671C174-154D-41AE-A7B7-E281B8B851FC Version WAP push messages WAP push messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file that you have requested from a service provider. Open only links from sources that you trust.

  • Page 101: Copying A Text Message To Your Sim Card

    Messages Title messages Copying a message to your SIM card Identifier GUID-10F61D66-1E34-4BC9-AD4F-7608D638F3BD Version Copying a text message to your SIM card 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2.
  • Page 102 Messages Title messages Locking a message Identifier GUID-FED56E63-EA48-4F33-AFE6-EBFD78F64426 Version How do I protect a message from being deleted? You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1.

  • Page 103: Search And Web Browser

    GUID-162C33DA-3AD0-47C1-ADFE-426121CDE364 Version Searching HTC One X and the Web You can search for information on HTC One X and on the Web. Start your search by ™ entering a keyword or by using Google Voice Search Some apps, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps.
  • Page 104 GUID-4C5B3551-D11A-47B1-9F18-426ADFBACBFA Version Searching the Web with your voice Use Google Voice Search to find information on the Web by speaking to HTC One X. 1. Open the Google app. Or press and hold 2. Tap , and then say what you want to search for. After speaking, matching items from Google web search are shown.

  • Page 105: Getting Instant Information With Google Now

    3. Tap Yes, I'm in. Google Now information cards will start to appear on the Google search screen. 4. To see all available information cards, tap Show more cards. More information cards will appear on the Google search screen as you use HTC One X to search the Web, create appointments, and more.
  • Page 106 Refreshing Google Now Refresh Google Now to update the information cards or show relevant cards for information that you've just added on HTC One X, like an upcoming event in Calendar. 1. Open the Google app. Or press and hold 2.

  • Page 107: Browsing The Web

    Search and web browser Title browser Browsing the Web Identifier GUID-0CAA1107-789A-4888-9021-AB39668F2EF4 Version 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 108 Search and web browser Title browser Maximizing your browsing space Identifier GUID-24BFF164-1B4D-4C00-9F19-A5BE56DB85E5 Version Maximizing your browsing space § To hide the status bar when browsing, tap > Settings > General, and then select Fullscreen. § While browsing a webpage, tap >...
  • Page 109 Watch list so you can quickly find and watch them whenever you like. HTC One X saves webpage text and images only. You will need Internet connection to open linked pages and play video clips.

  • Page 110: Bookmarking A Webpage

    Search and web browser Title browser Bookmarking a webpage Identifier GUID-9D7FC24D-13F4-4D3C-A945-E97851B1F67D Version Bookmarking a webpage Add your favorite webpages as bookmarks so you can access them quickly. Bookmark a webpage in a normal browser screen and not when you're browsing incognito.
  • Page 111 ™ Create bookmarks from your computer's Google Chrome browser and sync them on HTC One X. For more information about Google Chrome, visit http:// support.google.com/chrome. § Using your Google Chrome desktop browser, you need to sign in to your Google Account and set up Google Chrome sync.

  • Page 112: Using Your Browsing History

    GUID-B2F06E2F-562C-4094-847B-4B885A6C1AA7 Version Using your browsing history HTC One X keeps a record of webpages you've visited. If you don't want HTC One X to keep your browsing history, browse using an incognito tab. See Private browsing on page 113. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap >...
  • Page 113 Search and web browser Title browser Private browsing Identifier GUID-214AEC0E-A689-4BF1-916B-19D4E46A0E25 Version Private browsing You can use incognito tabs to browse the Web with more privacy. Browser cookies are deleted and not shared when you close all incognito tabs. Pages you view in incognito also won't appear in your browser history (except for files you've downloaded).

  • Page 114: Entertainment

    Version Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC One X 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 X.
  • Page 115 Music and Gallery apps. 1. Plug in your headset or connect HTC One X to an external speaker. 2. To turn the Beats Audio profile on or off, go to Settings, and then tap the Beats...
  • Page 116 Entertainment Title music Creating and working with playlists Identifier GUID-D85797C8-86BA-4C9E-9515-A1AC44C986FB Version Creating and working with playlists Personalize your music experience by creating music playlists. Make a playlist containing just your favorite songs or create one to match your mood for the day. You can make as many playlists as you like.
  • Page 117 Version Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC One X. Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when the current playlist has finished playing.
  • Page 118 3. Tap > Update artist photos or Update album art. If you want HTC One X 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 119 Version Viewing song lyrics Love a song so much that you want to sing along? HTC One X gives your music an extra kick with song lyrics and cool music visualizations. To save on data usage, you might want to connect to a Wi‑Fi network when downloading lyrics.
  • Page 120 Entertainment 3. Tap to view the lyrics in full screen. Song lyrics appear onscreen if content has been successfully downloaded. Want a different visual for your music? Tap and select a scene. If you want the scene to change for every song, select Random. 4.

  • Page 121: Htc Watch

    Identifier GUID-EA983FDC-E476-4970-BA90-112B4E087381 Version Creating or signing in to your HTC Watch account 1. Open the Watch app. 2. Tap > Settings > Account. 3. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account.
  • Page 122 Manage your downloads and see all of your purchases. You can also start watching a video as it's being downloaded. Under the My library section of the HTC Watch main screen, you can: § Tap Downloading to check the download progress of your purchased or rented videos.
  • Page 123 HTC Watch account. If you own more than one HTC device that has access to HTC Watch, you can download and watch videos on up to five devices. You can check what HTC devices are linked to your HTC Watch account.
  • Page 124 Whenever a time interval (about 20 minutes) has passed, you'll be asked again to sign in to your HTC Watch account before you can continue to rent or purchase videos or access some settings. This is a safety precaution to check your identity and to ensure that you acknowledge that it is your account.

  • Page 125: Wireless Display

    GUID-C3C8C364-DA91-4C4D-AEF6-6D9755CAE63D Version About HTC Media Link HD You can plug in HTC Media Link HD to any TV with HDMI port, and use it to display content wirelessly to your TV. HTC Media Link HD is sold separately. Easy to set up and use With just a three-finger swipe, connect HTC One X to HTC Media Link HD and share on the big screen.
  • Page 126 Web, or send email on HTC One X. Turns your TV into a digital photo frame Use the TV screen saver feature to store up to 30 photos from HTC One X on HTC Media Link HD, and display them as a slideshow on your TV.

  • Page 127: Storage

    Copying files to or from HTC One X You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC One X. Save and close your files before copying them from your computer to HTC One X, or vice versa. 1. Connect HTC One X to the computer using the supplied USB cable. You'll see options for viewing or importing files on the computer screen.
  • Page 128 In Camera settings, tap Video Quality to change the resolution. Back up apps data Keep only the most recent data from apps on HTC One X. You can back up calendars, contacts, and bookmarks or export text messages, and personal dictionaries. Disable some apps Apps, even if not used often, may be running in the background and downloading data into the phone storage.
  • Page 129 § Set a lock screen PIN or password before encrypting your data. § Fully charge the battery and keep HTC One X connected to the power adapter during encryption. The encryption process takes about an hour.

  • Page 130: Dropbox Integration

    Using Dropbox on HTC One X When you use Dropbox, you'll have access to your photos, videos, and documents – on HTC One X, your computer, and your other mobile devices where you have Dropbox access. On HTC One X, sign in to your Dropbox account so you can: §...
  • Page 131 About the additional free Dropbox storage offer The additional 23GB Dropbox storage is a special offer that's available on HTC phones using Android with HTC Sense 4.0 or later, and have Dropbox preloaded. This offer is available to both new and current Dropbox users.
  • Page 132 Storage 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to create or sign in to your account. 4. Using your computer's web browser, go to the Dropbox website (www.dropbox.com), log in to your account, and complete the getting started guide. You can also open the Dropbox app to set up your account. Title dropbox Sharing photos and videos on Dropbox Identifier...
  • Page 133 Your new camera shots will be uploaded automatically, if you turned on the Camera Upload feature when you set up your Dropbox account on HTC One X. If you didn't turn it on before, you can enable it in the Dropbox settings.
  • Page 134 Storage Title dropbox Sharing the link Identifier GUID-E9A24746-92DC-49AF-8294-DE25218D11F3 Version Sharing the link to your Dropbox Share the link to your entire album of photos and videos that's in your Dropbox so other people can access it. 1. From the Gallery Albums screen, tap Dropbox. 2.
  • Page 135 Version Saving an Office document to Dropbox You can open an Office document on HTC One X and save it to your Dropbox. 1. Open an Office document, such as one that's attached to an email. If you have more than one Office app installed, select Polaris Office.
  • Page 136 Version Saving a PDF document to Dropbox You can open a PDF document on HTC One X and save it to your Dropbox. 1. Open a PDF document, such as one that's attached to an email. If you have more than one PDF viewing app installed, select PDF Viewer.

  • Page 137: Skydrive

    GUID-F6193D35-7F55-4527-B4C7-93EF2BF35B88 Version Unlinking HTC One X from Dropbox You can remotely unlink HTC One X from your Dropbox, if you lost your device. 1. On your computer's web browser, log in to the Dropbox website (www.dropbox.com). 2. On the right-hand corner of any page on the website, click Account. (Or click your account name, and then click Settings.)
  • Page 138 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Go to the album or event photos that you want to share. 3. Tap Share > SkyDrive for HTC Sense. 4. Select one or more photos you want to upload, and then tap Next.
  • Page 139 4. Enter a new filename. 5. Tap > SkyDrive. 6. Tap Save. After opening a document, you can also tap > Share > SkyDrive for HTC Sense to upload the document to a SkyDrive folder. Title skydrive Editing an Office document in SkyDrive Identifier...
  • Page 140 3. Tap > Save as. 4. Enter a new filename. 5. Tap > SkyDrive, and then tap OK. After opening a document, you can also tap > Share > SkyDrive for HTC Sense to upload the document to a SkyDrive folder.

  • Page 141: Sync, Backup, And Reset

    You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC One X. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC One X and the Web.
  • Page 142 Sign in to your Google Account to see your Gmail, contacts, and calendars, and to use Google apps on HTC One X. If you add more than one Google Account, you can switch between accounts in apps such as Gmail and choose which account to back up your settings to.
  • Page 143 Version 8.1.1 Removing an account You can remove an account from HTC One X. Removing an account does not remove accounts and information from the online service itself. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Account & sync. 2. Tap an account type. If multiple accounts are supported (such as for Exchange ActiveSync), tap the account you want to remove.

  • Page 144: Backup

    Use the built-in HTC Backup to back up your accounts, apps, settings, and more to the cloud so that it will be easier to restore them on HTC One X (after a factory reset) or newer phone. For details, see Using HTC Backup on page 145.
  • Page 145 On HTC One X, use HTC Backup to do a daily backup to the cloud so you can easily restore your content and settings next time.
  • Page 146 Version Restoring your backup to your phone If you've used HTC Backup before, you can restore your backup to HTC One X, or to a new HTC phone. Depending on the amount of content, restoring your backup to your phone may incur additional data costs and take a long time.
  • Page 147 You may continue using your phone while apps are being restored. You can also go to Settings, and then tap Backup & reset > Restore from HTC Backup. Before this, make sure you've already signed in to the same account that you used to back up your phone before.
  • Page 148 3. Enter your email address. 4. Compose your email message, and then send it. To restore your text messages to HTC One X, open the email message with the backup file attachment from the Mail app. Tap the attachment to download it first, and then tap it again to open the backup file to import.

  • Page 149: Htc Sync Manager

    HTC Sync Manager Title htc_sync_manager About HTC Sync Manager Identifier GUID-7A12A3A0-C8D5-4498-9E51-E9F564612DBA Version About HTC Sync Manager ® HTC Sync Manager supports a computer running a Windows or Mac operating system. Here are the things you can do with HTC Sync Manager.
  • Page 150 § Import documents from your computer to your phone. 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 phone. Sync playlists and data Sync music playlists and data such as contacts, calendar, and web bookmarks between your phone and your computer.
  • Page 151 Identifier GUID-50F8F646-9266-4E3D-903B-454F6C9A7946 Version Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer § You need to have administrator rights if you're installing HTC Sync Manager on ® Windows Vista or later versions. § If you have problem in installing HTC Sync Manager, close all your running programs and reinstall.
  • Page 152 Sync, backup, and reset 7. Select the types of content you want to transfer to your HTC phone. You can choose whether to replace the content on your HTC phone with the iPhone content. 8. Click Start. Title htc_sync_manager Copying or removing media on your phone...
  • Page 153 Version Batch importing all music, photos, and videos from your phone You can set HTC Sync Manager to batch import all media files from your phone to your computer automatically. If you've already done a batch import before, HTC Sync Manager will check for new media and import new ones only.
  • Page 154 Version Data and applications that HTC Sync Manager can sync with Set up HTC Sync Manager to sync contacts, calendar events, and web bookmarks between your phone and your Windows or Mac computer. You can sync your phone with the following applications on your computer:...
  • Page 155 5. Click if this is your first time to sync. To allow HTC Sync Manager to auto sync your data and import files (such as documents and media) next time, click Home > SYNC SETTINGS, and then select Sync automatically whenever the phone connects.
  • Page 156 3.1.1 Types of content HTC Sync Manager can back up and restore Back up content from HTC One X to your computer so that you can easily restore them to the same phone or to a new phone. HTC Sync Manager can back up the following: Data and other §...
  • Page 157 HTC Sync Manager opens automatically whenever you connect your HTC phone to your computer. If you don't want HTC Sync Manager to open automatically, click Home > SUMMARY, and then clear the Open HTC Sync Manager when a phone is connected option.

  • Page 158: Reset

    Version Restarting HTC One X (Soft reset) If HTC One X is running slower than normal, is unresponsive, or has an app that is not performing properly, try rebooting and see if that helps solve the problem. 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. If you've set up a lock screen, you need to unlock it.
  • Page 159 Version Resetting HTC One X (Hard reset) If HTC One X has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset or master reset). A factory reset reverts the phone back to its initial state — the state before you turned on the phone for the first time.
  • Page 160 Performing a factory reset from settings 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Backup & reset. 2. Tap Reset phone. 3. If you also want to delete media and other data on HTC One X, select Erase all data. 4. Tap OK.

  • Page 161: Your Contacts List

    GUID-38840F47-C4CF-4501-97AF-F1CD17C46BD0 Version Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC One X 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 162 GUID-5695AE6D-E8E3-4934-A65B-ED737E5158BF Version Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC One X, 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: §...

  • Page 163: Setting Up Your Profile

    People Title people Setting up your profile Identifier GUID-97E7AFAF-0DD9-4C0F-9DD3-02C35B1FD582 Version Setting up your profile Store your personal contact information to easily send it to other people. 1. Do one of the following: § On the People tab, tap My profile. §...

  • Page 164: Editing A Contact's Information

    People that you've added to the contact (such as an email address), you'll also be able to see the contact's social network updates, events, and photos. Title people How do I add a contact's extension number Identifier GUID-C7D9C6EA-9EA9-46A4-8997-A066B12895ED Version How do I add an extension number to a contact number? While creating a new contact in People, you can add an extension number to their number so you can skip the voice prompts when calling.

  • Page 165: Getting In Touch With A Contact

    People Title people Getting in touch with a contact Identifier GUID-881D4A9D-E014-4085-98CE-A6CAE810E392 Version 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.
  • Page 166 1. On the People tab, enter the contact's name or email address in the search box. 2. Tap Search contacts in your Company Directory. 3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC One X. 4. Tap to import the contact.

  • Page 167: Merging Contact Information

    Version Accepting contact link suggestions When HTC One X 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 Link suggestion notification when available. You'll see a list of suggested contacts to merge.

  • Page 168: Sending Contact Information

    People Title people Breaking the link Identifier GUID-EB74FA2C-0E1A-4130-AFC4-8BCB923FA777 Version Breaking the link 1. On the People tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose link you want to break. 2. Tap > Link. 3. Under the Linked contacts section, tap beside an account to break the link.

  • Page 169: Contact Groups

    We’ve also set up the Frequent group to automatically add the contacts you dial or get calls from the most. HTC One X also syncs with groups you've created in your Google Account. Title...
  • Page 170 People Title people Editing a contact group Identifier GUID-C69B7EF8-468C-412C-9178-B42B17A5EFD0 Version 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. You can only change the name for groups that you have created.

  • Page 171: Email

    Email Title Email [icon_email] Identifier GUID-932C3D27-74EF-4926-AC65-CE441395B3F1 Version Email Title Identifier Version Gmail Title gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox Identifier GUID-766D08BE-49F7-4540-8CB3-98F77A3B1D26 Version Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. 1. Open the Gmail app. 2.
  • Page 172 Email Get help in using Gmail by tapping > Help. Title gmail Sending an email message in Gmail Identifier GUID-C03623D8-1423-4A31-A330-E4125ECBF496 Version Sending an email message in Gmail 1. In the inbox of the Gmail account you want to use, tap 2.
  • Page 173 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.

  • Page 174: 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 X. 1. Open the Mail app. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears.
  • Page 175 Email Title mail Organizing your inbox Identifier GUID-F8AAAB74-83F4-4C7E-BD7C-407F70A8A8C0 Version Organizing your inbox Do you have a big pile of email messages in your inbox? Organize your email messages into tabs and quickly find the messages you want. 1. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 2.
  • Page 176 Email Title mail Resuming a draft email message Identifier GUID-F607ADFC-61C3-4411-BEDA-66FA969E8944 Version Resuming a draft email message 1. In an email account inbox, tap > Folder > Drafts. 2. Tap the message. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap Title mail Reading and replying to an email message Identifier GUID-8074DBF9-DA53-4E94-8A67-ABFA7720562C...
  • Page 177 Email Title mail Managing email messages Identifier GUID-C6EF62B3-0FDD-4924-B68E-C12683066FCC Version Managing email messages The Mail app provides easy ways to sort, move, or delete your email messages. Title mail Sorting email messages Identifier GUID-0E2CD348-F105-45CC-BB8D-6FDCF1DF6C5C Version Sorting email messages Customize how you sort your email messages. In an email account inbox, tap >...
  • Page 178 Email Title mail Deleting email messages Identifier GUID-2209FADC-F95D-4FCD-92D8-5AF8BCB6007B Version 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 >...
  • Page 179 Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Enjoy the powerful email features of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync right on HTC One X. 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 180 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 X uses Smart Sync to save battery power. See What is Smart Sync? on page 181.
  • Page 181 Email Title mail What is Smart Sync Identifier GUID-10A4F2FA-B617-40E7-A7A4-5B6713CC4FC9 Version What is Smart Sync? Smart Sync automatically extends the sync time the longer the Mail app is inactive. Set your email account to Smart Sync when you don't need to check new email messages frequently.

  • Page 182: Travel And Maps

    Version Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC One X, you need to enable location sources. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Location. 2. Select or clear the location sources you want to turn on or off.

  • Page 183: Google Maps

    Travel and maps Title Identifier Version Google Maps Title google_maps About Google Maps Identifier GUID-0B88F803-0C99-4340-B93E-0C6D35E32B55 Version About Google Maps ™ Google Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a map, or view locations at street level.
  • Page 184 Travel and maps 3. Navigate the map using finger gestures. § Slide your finger on any direction to pan. § Double-tap the map or slide two fingers apart over an area to zoom in. § Double-tap the map with two fingers or slide two fingers together over an area to zoom out.
  • Page 185 Travel and maps 3. Tap the Enter key on the keyboard or tap a suggested search item. The first location on the search appears with a place marker and its info sheet displays at the bottom of the screen. All other search results are indicated by a red dot or a smart map icon.
  • Page 186 Travel and maps Title google_maps Searching for a place of interest near you Identifier GUID-647B1D32-5EBB-4C07-88C7-819E79DE251F Version Searching for a place of interest near you Use Google+ ™ Local to find places of interest near your current location. Google+ Local uses Google Maps to search common places that you would want to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk.

  • Page 187: Htc Car

    Version On the road with HTC Car Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC One X 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 188 3. Tap a station to start listening to it. To ensure smooth playback, TuneIn preloads audio data (buffering) on HTC One X before playing your selected station. To set the amount of audio to preload, tap and choose a buffer time.
  • Page 189 Version Finding your way with HTC Car HTC Car helps you to find your way to where you want to go. Easily find nearby restaurants and more on your weekends. HTC Car gives you the information you need so you won't get lost.
  • Page 190 Staying connected to your contacts Just because you're driving doesn't mean you have to be isolated from the rest of the world. With HTC Car, you can take calls, make calls, and get notifications. Title car_mode Handling incoming calls in HTC Car...

  • Page 191: Google Play And Other Apps

    Version 8.1.1 Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC One X. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. ™...
  • Page 192 Google Play and other apps Be cautious when downloading apps that have access to functions or a significant amount of your data on HTC One X. You’re responsible for the results of using downloaded apps. 1. Open the Play Store app.
  • Page 193 2. Follow the website's download instructions for the app. Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've set HTC One X to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources. After installing the app, make sure to go back to Settings > Security and clear the Unknown sources option.

  • Page 194: Essential Apps

    Version Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC One X 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 195 Google Play and other apps 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 Title weather Checking Weather Identifier...
  • Page 196 Google Play and other apps Title calendar Using month view Identifier GUID-2AA45DEF-3894-4379-9C9D-CF958EAA9BB2 Version 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. §...
  • Page 197 GUID-B2CFB344-CE17-49CA-90A4-FA8D4D617946 Version Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC One X, and also sync events with your Google or Exchange ActiveSync calendars. Editing events is not supported for all accounts. 1. Open the Calendar app.
  • Page 198 § Calendars are synced on HTC One X, even if they are hidden. § You can also show or hide tasks that you've created on HTC One X. Title calendar Why aren't my calendar events showing up...
  • Page 199 Google Play and other apps Title calendar Sharing an event Identifier GUID-379F487F-6FE9-4543-9991-E4505D97BAFD Version 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.

  • Page 200: Fun Apps

    Google Play and other apps Title calendar Dismissing and snoozing reminders Identifier GUID-A2368489-EB26-415C-9DFC-46D0855BEC46 Version 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.
  • Page 201 Watch later list. 4. While watching a video, you can: § Turn HTC One X 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 202 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 X to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.

  • Page 203: Productivity Apps

    Google Play and other apps Title Identifier Version Productivity apps Title tasks Keeping track of your tasks Identifier GUID-875C808B-1E23-4956-9E7B-9C5BC8CEB7BC Version 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 Google and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts.
  • Page 204 Google Play and other apps Title tasks Managing tasks Identifier GUID-63373195-6BB0-4CB7-A902-C88FCDA87EA5 Version Managing tasks 1. Go to the list that contains the task. 2. In the list of tasks, you can: Mark a task Tap the check box next to the task. To view completed complete tasks, tap >...
  • Page 205 New notebook. 3. Type in a notebook title. 4. Tap Local notebook to save the notebook on HTC One X or tap Synchronized notebook to sync your notes with your Evernote account. 5. Tap Create.
  • Page 206 Google Play and other apps Title notes Composing a note Identifier GUID-413AA48C-6F7F-4477-92E6-7E6F8CFA528E Version Composing a note 1. With a notebook opened, tap 2. Type in a note title. 3. Compose your note: § Tap on the note, and then start typing in your text. §...
  • Page 207 Google Play and other apps Title notes Copying and pasting an image Identifier GUID-B6E26E8A-6A57-4C9A-A4EC-EBE24404ECD0 Version Copying and pasting an image In apps such as Internet, you can select and copy an image and paste it in the Notes app. 1. While browsing a web page, press and hold an image. 2.
  • Page 208 You can choose whether to automatically or manually sync your notes between HTC One X and your Evernote account on the Web. You need to log in to your Evernote account from HTC One X to start syncing notes. 1. Open the Notes app.

  • Page 209: Internet Connections

    GUID-F8BCE11D-4C74-4AA2-8C02-EF3B7FD8C82D Version Data connection When you turn on HTC One X for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the microSIM card is inserted). Title connections_data Turning the data connection on or off...

  • Page 210: Managing Your Data Usage

    Adding a new access point You can add a new Access Point Name (APN) when roaming or if you have difficulty establishing a data connection. APNs connect HTC One X to data networks for services such as mobile web browsing.
  • Page 211 . The Mobile network settings screen opens. 4. Select or clear the Data roaming option. Select the Data roaming sound option if you’d like HTC One X to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.
  • Page 212 7. Drag the vertical line markers to see how much data you've used during a particular time interval. If you're connecting HTC One X to another portable Wi‑Fi hotspot, tap > Mobile hotspots to restrict background data from downloading that may incur extra data fees.

  • Page 213: Wi-Fi

    5. Tap Connect. You'll see the Wi‑Fi icon in the status bar when connected. The next time HTC One X connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you won’t be asked to enter the key or other security information again.
  • Page 214 . Detected Wi‑Fi networks will be listed. 4. You can: § Tap the wireless network that HTC One X is connected to, and then tap Disconnect. § If you want to remove the settings for this network, press and hold the...
  • Page 215 Version Logging into a public Wi‑Fi network automatically (WISPr) You can set HTC One X 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. Just add your login credentials to the WISPr (Wireless Internet Service Provider roaming) settings.

  • Page 216: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    § Enter your login credentials § Download and install a required VPN app on HTC One X Contact your network administrator for details. Also, HTC One X must first establish a Wi‑Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection.

  • Page 217: Using Htc One X As A Wireless Router

    GUID-62E88BB8-1A40-4DE8-8740-740F5F3E131C Version Using HTC One X as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC One X into a wireless router. § 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 218: 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 X to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC One X are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer.

  • Page 219: Connecting To The Internet Through A Computer

    Connecting to the Internet through a computer If you temporarily don’t have Internet access on HTC One X, you can still go online by using your computer’s Internet connection. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC One X are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer.

  • Page 220: Wi-Fi Printing

    Connect HTC One X to a supported printer via Wi‑Fi and print out documents, email, photos, and more. Both printer and HTC One X must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC One X to the local network using Wi‑Fi. To learn how to connect the printer to a local network, refer to your printer user guide.
  • Page 221 Internet connections Title connections_printer Adding a printer Identifier GUID-6C343725-6206-48F8-8C58-96F8628549F2 Version Adding a printer If your printer does not show up in the list, you must add it. The printer must be in the same Wi-Fi network that you are using. 1.

  • Page 222: Wireless Sharing

    § To listen to music with your headset, the headset must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile. § Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable so HTC One X can find it. Refer to your headset manual for details. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings.

  • Page 223: Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Reconnecting a Bluetooth headset Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC One X, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 224: Where Sent Information Is Saved

    GUID-3A0E9DF3-7321-4764-A1A3-19414A5AE92C Version Receiving files using Bluetooth HTC One X lets you receive various files with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, contact info, calendar events, and documents such as PDFs. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth.
  • Page 225 5. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC One X. 6. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC One X 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 226: Sharing Content With Nfc

    Version Sharing content with NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC One X, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. Beam webpages, photos, contact information, and more by holding HTC One X and the other device back to back.
  • Page 227 Android Beam option, make sure it is also turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, hold HTC One X and the other device back to back. Different phones may require different positions for NFC to operate correctly.

  • Page 228: Settings And Security

    Version Turning Airplane mode on or off When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC One X 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 229: Turning Automatic Screen Rotation Off

    1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons). 2. Tap G-Sensor calibration. 3. Place HTC One X on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate. 4. After the recalibration process, tap OK.

  • Page 230: Adjusting The Time Before The Screen Turns Off

    Settings and security Title settings Adjusting the time before the screen turns off Identifier GUID-F25C1952-D1F0-4B90-B3F6-A56D80C1A60D Version Adjusting the time before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. 1.

  • Page 231: Changing The Display Language

    Settings and security Title settings Changing the display language Identifier GUID-CCF8C445-2FFD-452E-8568-351F69D479E1 Version Changing the display language Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap System language, and then choose the language you want to use. Title settings Accessibility Identifier...

  • Page 232: Magnifying Your Phone's Screen

    Settings and security Title settings Magnifying the HTC Phone screen Identifier GUID-E41C56F4-D64E-4942-9C7E-C0D279DE3154 Version Magnifying your phone's screen 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.

  • Page 233: Working With Certificates

    Version Working with certificates Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC One X 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 234: Assigning A Pin To Help Protect Your Sim Card

    If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become “PUK-locked.” You need a PUK code to restore access to HTC One X. Contact your mobile operator for this code.

  • Page 235: Setting A Screen Lock To Help Protect Htc One

    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 X is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.

  • Page 236: Checking Your Phone's Htc Sense Version

    If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC One X. If this fails, you can unlock HTC One X by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.

  • Page 237: Navigating Htc One X With Talkback

    Navigating HTC One X with TalkBack Use TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC One X by spoken feedback. When you touch the screen, HTC One X vibrates and gives you an audible response so you know what you are touching.
  • Page 238 When TalkBack is turned on and the Explore by touch setting is selected, the regular touch gestures are replaced by the TalkBack gestures. HTC gestures such as 3-finger swiping may not be available when TalkBack gestures are enabled. Do one of the following: Open an item 1.
  • Page 239 Settings and security Title controls Using TalkBack context menus Identifier GUID-3AAEA7FB-FF68-4B7A-ABC8-03EF36C52D50 Version 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.
  • Page 240 Settings and security Title settings TalkBack language settings Identifier GUID-FCE84A38-C09F-4AF8-8469-5C45DEF45B45 Version 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 language Tap Install voice data and tap Download next to the...

  • Page 241: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights © 2013 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, HTC One, HTC Sense, HTC Watch, and VideoPic are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. Google, Android, Chrome, Gmail, Google+, Google Calendar, Google Latitude, Google Maps, Google Now, Google Play, Google Talk, Google Voice Search, Google Wallet, Picasa, and YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.
  • Page 242 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 243: Index

    - continuous shooting - about - effects - backing up phone to computer - flash - HTC Backup - front camera - HTC Sync Manager - HDR - media - recording a video - notes - scenes - options - self portrait...
  • Page 244 Index - HTC Car Kit - sending links - Internet radio - setting up - navigation - storage space - playing music - unlinking device 132, 135 Change phone language - uploading Clock - alarm - setting date and time...
  • Page 245 GPS (Global Positioning System) See Location settings Keyboard Group messaging - dictionary - entering text - entering text by speaking Hands free - HTC Sense keyboard Hard reset - layout See Factory reset - multi-language keyboard HDMI - predictive text - shortcuts...
  • Page 246 Index - carbon copy, blind copy (cc, bcc) - playing music from the Lock - deleting screen - draft - playlist - replying - setting a song as ringtone - searching - SoundHound - sending - transferring from iPhone - sorting Mail folders - moving email messages Navigation...
  • Page 247 Index Phone calls - blocking a call Quick settings - call history - calling - calling a number in a Calendar event Radio - calling a number in a message See FM Radio Read mode - calling a number in an email - conference call Reading list - emergency call...
  • Page 248 - switching profiles - changing Speakerphone Watch list Speed dial Weather Sweep panorama - checking weather Sync Wi-Fi - HTC Sync Manager - connecting to another network - syncing data with computer - connecting via WPS - syncing playlists - turning on...
  • Page 249 Index Widgets - adding - changing settings - removing - resizing Wireless display Wireless router Word prediction - bilingual prediction YouTube - finding videos of songs - preloading - watching...

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