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  • Page 1 Windows® Phone 8S by HTC User guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Unboxing Your phone Bottom cover SIM card Storage card Battery Switching the power on or off Setting up your phone Entering your PIN Setting up your phone for the first time Account setup Getting contacts into your phone Your first week with your new phone Features you'll enjoy Start screen...
  • Page 3 Contents Starting a conference call Call history Turning airplane mode on or off People Keeping in touch Importing contacts from your SIM card Adding a new contact Jumping to a section in the contacts list Filtering your contacts list Merging contact profiles Searching, editing or deleting Sharing with a group of contacts in real-time Organizing your contacts into groups...
  • Page 4 What you can do in Calendar Creating a calendar appointment Creating a new to-do task Displaying and syncing calendars More apps What can I do in the HTC hub? What's in the Office hub? Xbox LIVE in the Games hub Bluetooth Connecting a Bluetooth accessory...
  • Page 5 Contents Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Protecting your phone with a password Making your phone safe for kids Setting up Kid's Corner Launching Kid's Corner Closing and disabling Kid's Corner Update and reset How to get and install updates Preparing for a software update Installing an update Factory reset...
  • Page 6: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations.
  • Page 7 For health, safety, and regulatory information, please read the Safety and regulatory guide that’s included in the box. In addition to this user guide, you can find help information, FAQs, and more in www.htc.com/support. ® To learn a lot more about using Windows Phone, open Help+Tips on your phone.
  • Page 8: Unboxing

    Unboxing Unboxing Your phone 1. BACK 2. USB connector 3. START 4. SEARCH 5. Camera button 6. VOLUME 7. Proximity sensor 8. Notification LED 9. POWER 10. 3.5mm headset jack If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximity sensor.
  • Page 9: Bottom Cover

    Unboxing Bottom cover Removing the bottom cover Remove the bottom cover to access the SIM card slot and storage card slot. 1. Securely hold your phone with the front facing down. 2. With your thumbs, push the bottom cover out to remove it.
  • Page 10: Sim Card

    Unboxing Replacing the bottom cover Antennas are placed underneath the cover. To get the best signal for calls and data connection, be sure to secure the cover tightly. 1. Align the teeth underneath the bottom cover with the notches on the side of the phone.
  • Page 11: Storage Card

    Unboxing Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off your phone before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the bottom cover off. 2. Press the SIM card in to eject it from its slot. 3. Slide the SIM card out from its slot. Storage card Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, music, and more.
  • Page 12 Unboxing Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while your phone is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2.
  • Page 13: Battery

    Unboxing Battery Your phone uses a rechargeable, non-removable battery. How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use your phone. The features and ® accessories you use can affect battery life. For example, leaving your Bluetooth connection always on uses more power.
  • Page 14: Switching The Power On Or Off

    Unboxing Switching the power on or off Switching the power on Press the POWER button. Easy. When you turn on your phone for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on, then unlock the screen.
  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Phone

    Setting up your phone Setting up your phone Entering your PIN Some SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile operator. If you’re asked for a PIN, enter it and then tap enter. If you enter the wrong PIN three times, the SIM card is blocked. If this happens, you can unblock it with the PUK (PIN Unlocking Key) obtained from your mobile operator.
  • Page 16: Getting Contacts Into Your Phone

    Setting up your phone Syncing an account If you're not seeing your most recent email messages or status updates in an account, you can manually sync the account to download them. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2.
  • Page 17: Your First Week With Your New Phone

    Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone Features you'll enjoy Keep up to date with your family and friends, and share what's going on in your life. Hear what you've been missing in your music. And more. Make your phone as unique as you are Personalize your Start screen with what's important and unique to you.
  • Page 18: Start Screen

    Your first week with your new phone Start screen Up front on the Start screen, you'll see live tiles that continuously update and show what’s most personal to you. You’ll see your photo album, how many new text and email messages you have, and more. §...
  • Page 19: Touch Gestures

    Your first week with your new phone Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around your phone. Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons. Press and hold Press and hold an item to view available options (for example, additional keys on the keyboard).
  • Page 20 Your first week with your new phone Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as when moving from the Start screen to the apps list.
  • Page 21: Motion Gestures

    Your first week with your new phone Pinch the screen to zoom out of the picture or text. Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute the ringer and more. Flip to silence When a call comes in you can turn your phone over to mute it.
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Volume

    Your first week with your new phone Set volume to automatically rise while in your pocket or bag On a noisy street and can't hear your phone ringing in your bag? You can set your phone to automatically detect when it's in your bag or pocket and raise the ringtone volume so that you can hear it in noisy environments.
  • Page 23: Sleep Mode

    Your first week with your new phone Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting your phone into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when your phone is in your bag or pocket.
  • Page 24: Changing The Ringtone

    Your first week with your new phone Changing your lock screen wallpaper Browse the collection of preset wallpapers or choose from photos that you've taken with the camera. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > lock screen. 3.
  • Page 25: Changing The Theme

    Your first week with your new phone Changing the theme Feeling a little blue? You can change the screen's background and accent colors to match your mood. The accent color you choose will appear in various places, like the tiles on the Start screen, app icons, on web links, in messages, and more. 1.
  • Page 26: Windows Store

    Your first week with your new phone Windows Store In Windows Store, it’s easy to download and purchase apps that fit your needs. A wide collection of free and paid apps is available, from everyday apps, powerful business apps, to fun games. You can also purchase songs. From the Start screen, slide to the left and tap Store to start shopping.
  • Page 27 Your first week with your new phone 6. Make sure the Play audio confirmations switch is turned on. This makes your phone speak aloud to inform you of incoming phone calls. 7. To make your phone read text messages to you, tap the Read aloud incoming text messages box.
  • Page 28: Camera

    Camera Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos with the camera. § From the Start screen, slide left and then tap Camera to open the Camera app. § Or press the CAMERA button. Did you know you can open the Camera app even if the display is off or locked? Just press and hold the CAMERA button.
  • Page 29: Taking A Photo

    Camera Taking a photo 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Choose your camera settings: § Tap to set the camera to auto flash, flash on, or flash off. § Tap to select or download lenses. § Tap > photo settings to choose the resolution you want to use. 3.
  • Page 30: After Capturing

    Camera After capturing After taking a photo or video, you can view it and others you've captured without leaving the Camera app. You can also choose what to do with a photo or video, such as upload it to SkyDrive or share it on a social network. 1.
  • Page 31: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Phone calls Making a call Some SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile operator. If you’re asked for a PIN, enter it and then tap Enter. If you enter the wrong PIN three times, your SIM card is blocked. Don't worry. Just contact your mobile operator and ask for the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key).
  • Page 32: Receiving Calls

    Phone calls 4. Enter the following on the keypad: § Country or region code § Area code (without the 0 at the beginning) § Phone number 5. Tap call. Receiving calls When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen appears. Answering a call §...
  • Page 33: Starting A Conference Call

    Phone calls Putting a call on hold On the call screen, tap hold. To resume the call, tap hold again. Switching between calls If you’re already in a call and accept another call, you can choose to switch between the two calls. 1.
  • Page 34: Call History

    Phone calls 5. When connected, tap merge calls. 6. To have a private conversation with someone in the call, tap private, and then tap the person's name or number. § Tap merge calls to merge the other people back and continue the conference call.
  • Page 35: Turning Airplane Mode On Or Off

    Phone calls Turning airplane mode on or off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off wireless devices while on board an aircraft. A quick way to turn off wireless functions is to switch your phone to airplane mode.
  • Page 36: Keeping In Touch

    People People Keeping in touch The People hub is more than just your address book. It's also where you can keep up with your social networks and stay in touch with the people you care about most. 1. On the Start screen, tap the People tile. 2.
  • Page 37: Jumping To A Section In The Contacts List

    People 5. Tap add photo to assign a picture or use the camera to take a picture of your contact. 6. When you're done, tap to save the new contact. Jumping to a section in the contacts list 1. In the all contacts list, tap a letter tile to display all the alphabet tiles. 2.
  • Page 38: Searching, Editing Or Deleting

    People Searching, editing or deleting Searching for a contact If your contacts list is especially long, search is probably the quickest way to find a contact. 1. In the all contacts list, tap 2. In the search bar, enter the first few letters of the first or last name of the contact you're looking for.
  • Page 39: Sharing With A Group Of Contacts In Real-Time

    People Sharing with a group of contacts in real-time Rooms are places where you can have a group chat and share photos, videos, calendars, and more. Creating a new room Only contacts with Windows Phone 8 can participate in a room. When you create a room, you are the owner of the room.
  • Page 40: Organizing Your Contacts Into Groups

    People Managing a room You can only manage a room you created. 1. Tap the room you want to manage. 2. Tap 3. You can: § Change the name of the room. § Add or remove guests. § Delete the room. Leaving a room 1.
  • Page 41: Adding Contacts To A Group

    People Adding contacts to a group 1. Tap the group you want to add contacts to. 2. Tap > 3. Tap the contact you want to add. Removing a contact from a group 1. Tap the group you want to remove a contact from. 2.
  • Page 42: What Is The Me Tile

    People What is the Me tile? The Me tile is a shortcut to your profile. You can access your profile either from the Start screen or the People hub. It's your one-stop shop for social networking. § On the Start screen, tap the Me tile. §...
  • Page 43: Filtering Social Updates

    People 3. When you see a post you want to comment on or like, tap 4. Tap the box that says add a comment, type your comment, and then tap To like a post, tap (or tap to unlike). Checking in When you check in to a place, you share your location with your contacts by posting it on one or more of your social networks.
  • Page 44: Keyboard

    Keyboard Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. Tap anywhere onscreen where you can type and the keyboard appears automatically. After you've finished using the keyboard, press to close it.
  • Page 45: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Keyboard Moving the cursor To place the cursor in the middle of the text you've already entered, press and hold near the text you want to change until a cursor appears, and then drag your finger to move the cursor exactly where you want it. Entering words with predictive text The onscreen keyboard has predictive text to help you type quickly and accurately.
  • Page 46: Messaging

    Messaging Messaging Texting and chatting in one place With the Messaging app, you can both text and chat in one place. Whether your friends and family are on their mobile phone or at their computer, you can send them text messages or Microsoft Messenger instant messages. You can also start a Facebook chat.
  • Page 47: Sharing Pictures, Videos, And More In A Message

    Messaging 5. Tap the box that says type a message, and then enter your text. 6. Tap to send it. When adding recipients, you can also: § Tap , and then select a contact group. The Group text option in the app's settings is turned on by default and can help keep replies in one thread when you're texting with a group of people.
  • Page 48: Viewing And Replying To A Message

    Messaging 4. Tap to do the following: Attach a picture Tap picture, and then choose an existing photo or tap to take a photo and attach it. The picture is automatically resized when you attach it to a text message. Attach a video Tap video, and then choose an existing video.
  • Page 49: Managing Conversations

    Messaging Why can't I reply to my friend using Facebook or Messenger on the same thread? If you're friends with someone on Facebook or Messenger, you may have several different contact profiles for the same person. Their phone number, Facebook, and Messenger info may be stored as different contacts on your phone.
  • Page 50: Email

    Email Email Adding your Microsoft account When you first set up your phone, you're asked to sign in with your Microsoft account. If you didn't sign in then or if you have more than one Microsoft account, go to Settings to set up your primary Microsoft account or additional accounts. 1.
  • Page 51: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    Email 5. Enter your email address and password. ® § If you're adding your Google Account, you can choose to sync email messages only or sync your Google contacts and calendar as well. § If you're setting up other POP3 or IMAP accounts, your phone can only sync email from those accounts.
  • Page 52: Checking Email

    Email Checking email After you've set up your email accounts, a new tile for each account will be added to the Start screen. 1. To open an email account, tap its tile on the Start screen. If you don’t see the tile, slide left from the Start screen, and then tap your email account in the apps list.
  • Page 53: Sending Email

    Email Sending email 1. Open the email account that you want to use for sending your email. 2. Tap 3. Fill in one or more recipients. In the To field, you can: § Tap to choose a contact. Tap it again to add more. §...
  • Page 54: Managing Email Messages

    Email Managing email messages Deleting, moving, flagging, or marking several email messages 1. Tap 2. To quickly select all email messages in a conversation, select the top one (the one that shows the subject and number of messages). Or to select individual email messages, tap their respective check boxes. 3.
  • Page 55: Photos, Videos, And Music

    Photos, videos, and music Photos, videos, and music Photos About the Photos hub On the Photos hub, you can view the photos and videos you captured with the camera, flip through online albums, or catch up with your friends' latest snapshots. 1.
  • Page 56: Using Photo Enhancer

    Photos, videos, and music Changing the background on the Photos hub You can pick out any photo to use as the background on your Photos Hub — even photos from online albums. Better yet, your Photos hub can also show a rotating selection of your favorite pictures.
  • Page 57: Music + Videos

    Photos, videos, and music 4. Open the album where the photo you want to edit is located, and then tap the photo. 5. To see what's available, slide left or right across the thumbnails of the various effects. 6. Tap an effect to apply it to your photo. 7.
  • Page 58: Storage

    Storage Storage Types of storage Want to know where you can store your apps, data, and files? Your phone uses these storage types: Phone Phone storage is where apps, email, data, and text messages are storage stored. It can also be used to store photos, videos, and music files. When you are running out of phone storage, you can free up space by uninstalling apps, changing phone storage settings, or moving files to your computer or to an online storage service.
  • Page 59: Checking Phone And Sd Card Storage

    Storage § Save files from the Office hub such as Word, Excel ® , or PowerPoint ® documents to your SkyDrive and then delete them from your phone. See What's in the Office hub? on page 84. § Use the Windows Phone app to save files such as music and podcasts downloaded from the Xbox Music Store or photos and videos from the Camera app to your computer and then delete them from your phone.
  • Page 60: Sync And Backup

    Sync and Backup Sync and Backup Keeping things in sync It's easy to get your photos, videos, music, documents, and more from your computer to your phone (and vice versa). If you have a... Do this... Windows 8 PC Plug your phone into your computer with the cable, and the Windows Phone app will install automatically.
  • Page 61: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on your phone for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off can help save battery life and save money on data charges.
  • Page 62: Wi-Fi

    Internet connections Adding a new access point An access point name (APN) is the address your phone uses to connect to the data network. By default, APNs are set automatically when your phone is first set up. If your cellular data connection isn't working or you can't send a multimedia message (MMS), try entering a new APN based on your location and mobile operator.
  • Page 63 Internet connections 3. Tap the Wi-Fi networking On/Off switch to turn Wi-Fi on. You'll then see a list of available wireless networks. 4. Tap the wireless network you want to connect to. § If you selected an open network, your phone will automatically connect to the network.
  • Page 64: Using Your Phone As A Mobile Hotspot

    Internet connections Using your phone as a mobile hotspot Want to share your Internet connection with your laptop or another device? You can turn your phone into a mobile hotspot by sharing your cellular data connection over Wi-Fi. Other Wi-Fi enabled devices can then use your shared data connection to connect to the Internet.
  • Page 65: Search And Web Browser

    Search and Web browser Search and Web browser Ways you can search the Web ® Just press to search the Web using Bing Besides typing what you want to search, you can do much more with Bing: § Search the Web by voice. To find out more, see Using speech on your phone page 26.
  • Page 66: Scanning Codes, Tags, And Text

    Search and Web browser Under the web results, you can scroll up or down to see different kinds of results, such as news, related searches, apps, products, flight status, and more. The types of results displayed will depend on what you've entered and searched for. Scanning codes, tags, and text Want to scan and search for something? Using Bing Vision, you can use the camera to scan lots of things you see, and then search for those things on the Web.
  • Page 67 Search and Web browser Searching by scanning text You can scan text and then search the Web using the scanned words. Or you can have the text translated. 1. Press 2. On the Bing Search screen, tap 3. Point the camera at the text you want to scan, and then tap scan text. 4.
  • Page 68: Opening And Navigating Web Pages

    Search and Web browser Opening and navigating web pages Internet Explorer Mobile makes it quick and easy to surf the Web on the go. By using tabs, you can open multiple web pages and switch between them quite easily. Opening a web page 1.
  • Page 69: Music Search

    Search and Web browser Music search Songs you hear on the radio, or when you're out and about, don't need to be a mystery anymore. You can search for music that's playing to find out more about it, such as the song title, artist, album, and ways to listen to or buy it. §...
  • Page 70: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Maps and location Location services Turning on location services You can choose to turn on location services to allow apps to use your location information and provide you with a richer experience. For example, your GPS location can be stored on the photos that you take with the Camera app.
  • Page 71: Finding Your Location

    Maps and location Finding your location Before you can find your location and see it on the map, you need to turn on location services in the settings first (if you declined when the Maps app asked to access and use your location). 1.
  • Page 72 Maps and location What are pushpins? Pushpins are handy for remembering places you want to visit, getting directions, or sharing location info. They're automatically shown on the map when you search for places. You can also manually add a pushpin. When you tap a pushpin for a store, restaurant, or other point of interest, the about screen opens and displays additional info, such as the street address, directions,...
  • Page 73: Getting Directions

    Maps and location Getting directions Get detailed directions to your destination. When viewing directions in Maps, you'll see the total distance and estimated travel time to help you plan ahead. Certain features may not be available in some countries or regions. 1.
  • Page 74: Local Scout

    Maps and location Local Scout About Local Scout New to the area or just looking for something new to do? Local Scout can help you find nearby restaurants, shops, and things to do. You can get relevant info about the different places to help you decide where to go.
  • Page 75 Maps and location 3. You can also select or clear other options on the Set Filters screen to expand, narrow, or filter the Local Scout search. 4. Press to see the new search results.
  • Page 76: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar What you can do in Calendar Never miss an important date again. You can sync your existing calendars from your email accounts to your phone and see them in the Calendar app. You can also add new appointments, create your to-do list, and respond to invitations that people send you.
  • Page 77: Creating A New To-Do Task

    Calendar Quickly creating an appointment on a time slot If you don't need too much detail on your appointment, you can quickly create an appointment by just selecting a time slot and typing a subject right on the calendar. 1. In the Calendar app, go to day view. 2.
  • Page 78: Displaying And Syncing Calendars

    Calendar 5. To set a reminder, turn Reminder on, and then choose a date and time. 6. Tap to save. If you've set a due date, you'll see your to-do task in that date's agenda view. You'll also see your to-do task in the day view of your set reminder date and time. Displaying and syncing calendars You can choose which calendars to show or hide in the Calendar app, and which ones to keep synchronized.
  • Page 79: More Apps

    More apps What can I do in the HTC hub? In the HTC hub, you can check weather forecasts, stock updates, and the latest news. Checking weather Shirt or sweater? Check the local weather in the HTC hub before you head out.
  • Page 80: Keeping Track Of Your Stocks

    More apps Adding a city 1. On the HTC hub weather screen, scroll down the list to check what cities have already been added. 2. Tap 3. Enter the name of a city or country. As you type, matching locations are shown.
  • Page 81 Easy. Just pin the stock quote or index to your Start screen. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap HTC. 3. Flick left to go to stocks. 4. Press and hold a stock quote or index that you want to place on your Start screen, and then tap pin to start.
  • Page 82 4. Press to apply the new settings. Reading news feeds Don’t get left behind with yesterday’s stories. In HTC, subscribe to news feeds that cover breaking news, sports, top blogs, and more. Subscribing to news channels 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left.
  • Page 83 More apps 4. To subscribe and add a news channel, tap 5. You can: § Tap a category, and then select one or more channels to subscribe to. After you've finished selecting, press twice to return to the list of subscribed channels.
  • Page 84: What's In The Office Hub

    More apps What's in the Office hub? Microsoft Office Mobile includes mobile versions of Microsoft Office applications. You'll find them in the Office hub. You can also use the Office hub to access and edit documents that are stored online. 1.
  • Page 85: Xbox Live In The Games Hub

    More apps Adding a SharePoint site You can connect to a SharePoint site to access documents on it. If you're trying to connect to your company's SharePoint site, be sure to connect to your company's Wi-Fi network first. 1. On the Start screen, tap 2.
  • Page 86 More apps Downloading and installing Xbox Extras ® Customize your avatar on the go with Xbox Extras. You can download this app for free. 1. On the Games hub, slide left or right to go to xbox. 2. Tap your gamertag and then tap avatar. Your phone then searches Store for the Xbox Extras app.
  • Page 87: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth Connecting a Bluetooth accessory You can connect a variety of Bluetooth accessories such as headsets, car kits, or speakers to your phone. § To listen to music, use an accessory such as a Bluetooth stereo headset that supports the A2DP profile. §...
  • Page 88: Unpairing

    Bluetooth Unpairing If you no longer want to use a connected accessory with your phone, you can unpair and remove it from your phone. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > Bluetooth. 3. Press and hold the name of the accessory, and then tap delete.
  • Page 89: Settings

    Settings Settings Attentive phone features When your phone rings or during a call, it can sense and automatically respond to your actions or environment. You can go to the settings to find out what smart features your phone has in store for you. 1.
  • Page 90: Changing Display Settings

    Settings Changing display settings Adjusting the screen brightness manually 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > brightness. 3. Tap the Automatically adjust On/Off switch to turn it off. 4. Select the Level of brightness to use. Setting the time delay before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the screen turns off automatically to save battery power.
  • Page 91: Changing The Language

    Settings Changing the language The first time you set up your phone, it prompts you to choose a language. You can change the language setting at any time. Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more. 1.
  • Page 92: Checking Phone Info

    Settings Uninstalling an app If you're running out of phone storage, free up some space by removing apps you no longer use. Uninstalling an app also removes any information the app contained. Please remove apps with care. Most preinstalled apps cannot be uninstalled. 1.
  • Page 93: Protecting Your Sim Card With A Pin

    Security Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM card. Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing. 1.
  • Page 94: Making Your Phone Safe For Kids

    Security 4. Enter your password in both the New password and Confirm password boxes. 5. Tap done. Making your phone safe for kids Your phone is a great way to entertain your kids. Use Kid's Corner to prevent accidental calls while kids play with your phone. With Kid's Corner, you can also limit access to games, music, videos, and apps on your phone.
  • Page 95: Closing And Disabling Kid's Corner

    Security 3. Slide to the left of the lock screen. The Kid's Corner lock screen displays. 4. Swipe your finger up the lock screen. You can now let your kids play with your phone. Closing and disabling Kid's Corner Close and disable Kid's Corner if you no longer need it. 1.
  • Page 96: Update And Reset

    Update and reset Update and reset How to get and install updates From time to time, software updates may be available. Your phone can check and notify you if there’s a new update. Setting update notification and downloading option You can set your phone to notify you when new updates are available for your phone. You can also allow your phone to automatically download those updates.
  • Page 97: Installing An Update

    Update and reset Installing an update When you see the notification about an available software update, you can update your phone right away. Or you can dismiss the notification and update some other time. Your phone will remind you again in a few days. Have you prepared your phone for the update? If you haven't, please see Preparing for a software update...
  • Page 98 Update and reset Performing a factory reset using phone buttons If you can’t turn your phone on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the phone's buttons. 1. Turn the power off. 2. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then briefly press the POWER button.
  • Page 99: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights © 2012 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, and the HTC quietly brilliant logo are trademarks of HTC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Phone, ActiveSync, Bing, Excel, Hotmail, Internet Explorer, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, SkyDrive, Windows Live,...
  • Page 100: Index

    Index Index - editing Symbols - groups - importing from SIM card - access point - merging - roaming - searching - turning on or off Data connection Access point - access point Airplane mode - roaming Appointment - turning on or off - creating Date and time Apps...
  • Page 101 - playing Games hub Mute microphone in a call Google Account News feeds Hands free Notification sounds Hard reset Home screen HTC hub Office hub Online accounts Outlook email International calls Internet connection - data connection - Wi-Fi Pairing Internet Sharing...
  • Page 102 Index Profile Start screen - Facebook - about - Microsoft Account - adding items Pushpins - personalizing - rearranging items - removing items Stocks QR Code Storage space - freeing up storage Store Regional setting Sync Reset - email sync settings Ringer Ringtone - changing...

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