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  • Page 1 HTC One (E8) dual sim User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Your first week with your new phone About your phone Basics Motion Launch HTC BlinkFeed Notifications Working with text Battery Personalizing Making HTC One (E8) truly yours Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms Home wallpaper Launch bar Adding Home screen widgets Adding Home screen shortcuts...
  • Page 3 Contents Editing Home screen panels Changing your main Home screen Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar Arranging apps Lock screen Camera Camera basics Taking a photo Tips for capturing better photos Recording video Taking continuous camera shots Using Zoe camera Taking selfies Improving portrait shots...
  • Page 4 Copying a text message to the nano UIM or nano SIM card Deleting messages and conversations Search and web browser Getting instant information with Google Now Searching HTC One (E8) and the Web Browsing the Web Bookmarking a webpage Using your browsing history...
  • Page 5 Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off Managing your data usage Wi-Fi Connecting to VPN Using HTC One (E8) as a Wi-Fi hotspot Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering Wireless sharing Bluetooth HTC Mini+ Settings and security...
  • Page 6 Hiding the caller from the lock screen Setting a screen lock Setting up face unlock Bypassing the lock screen Navigating HTC One (E8) with TalkBack Managing your nano UIM and nano SIM cards with Dual network manager Trademarks and copyrights Index...

  • Page 7: 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 8 Important note on recoverable data Important note on recoverable data Files and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your device may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software. Even a factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including personal information.

  • Page 9: Unboxing

    7. Front camera 8. Notification LED 9. POWER 10. nano UIM/nano SIM card tray with eject hole If you want to use a case, please don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. Purchase a case designed for HTC One (E8).

  • Page 10: Nano Uim And Nano Sim Cards

    Unboxing nano UIM and nano SIM cards HTC One (E8) has two card slots that allow you to insert a nano UIM card and GSM nano SIM card. Use standard nano UIM and nano SIM cards only. Inserting a modified card that is thicker than the standard nano UIM or nano SIM card may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot.

  • Page 11: Storage Card

    Unboxing Removing the nano UIM and nano SIM cards Make sure to switch off HTC One (E8) before removing the card. 1. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool (or a small bent paperclip) into the tray eject hole next to the nano UIM/nano SIM card slot.

  • Page 12: Inserting The Microsd Card

    5. Insert the microSD card tray back into the slot. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC One (E8) is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.

  • Page 13: Removing The Microsd Card

    Unboxing Removing the microSD card Make sure to unmount your microSD card before removing it. 1. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool (or a small bent paperclip) into the tray eject hole next to the microSD card slot.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Switching the power on Press the POWER button until HTC One (E8) vibrates. When you turn on HTC One (E8) 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. If you've set up a lock screen, you need to unlock it.

  • Page 15: Want Some Quick Guidance On Your Phone

    Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in the Tips & Help app to learn how to use your phone. ™ § When you see a Tips & Help tile in HTC BlinkFeed , just tap the tile to know more about the tip.

  • Page 16: Phone Setup And Transfer

    On the Fast and easy setup screen, tap I want to use Get Started. Your phone will show you the URL of the HTC Get Started site and a pair code. On your computer's web browser, just go to the URL and enter the pair code to start your web setup.

  • Page 17: Restoring Your Backup From Your Online Storage

    Restoring your backup from your online storage If you used HTC Backup before, you can restore your backup to HTC One (E8) when you turn the phone on for the first time or after a factory reset. Depending on the amount of content, restoring your backup to your phone through your data connection may incur additional data costs and take a long time.

  • Page 18: Transferring Content From An Android Phone

    Some settings can also be transferred. § You need Android version 2.2 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your old phone.

  • Page 19: Transferring Contacts From Your Old Phone Through Bluetooth

    HTC phone. Use HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone. 1. If you're setting up your new HTC phone for the first time, select Get content from old phone.

  • Page 20: Transferring Photos, Videos, And Music Between Your Phone And Computer

    Then reconnect HTC One (E8) and copy them over. Home screen After you've turned on and set up HTC One (E8) for the first time, you'll see HTC BlinkFeed. § Customize HTC BlinkFeed to show posts from your social networks, headlines from your favorite news media, and more.

  • Page 21: Using Quick Settings

    Phone setup and transfer Using Quick Settings In the Quick Settings panel, easily turn settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on or off. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. To turn a setting on or off, just tap its tile. 3.

  • Page 22: Getting To Know Your Settings

    § Tap Security to help secure HTC One (E8), for example with a screen lock. Updating your phone's software HTC One (E8) can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You can also choose to automatically download updates or manually check if there's an available update.

  • Page 23: Checking For Updates Manually

    4. When download is complete, select Install now, and then tap OK. After updating, HTC One (E8) will restart. 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.

  • Page 24: Getting Apps From Google Play

    Phone setup and transfer Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC One (E8). Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 25: Downloading Apps From The Web

    § Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've set HTC One (E8) to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources. 1. Open the browser, and then go to the website where you can download the app you want.

  • Page 26: Your First Week With Your New Phone

    Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone on page 123. § Back up HTC One (E8) to the cloud so it'll be a lot easier to restore your content to a new phone next time. Dynamic Home screen With HTC BlinkFeed, personalize your Home screen with the information and updates that matter most to you.
  • Page 27 See HTC BoomSound profile on page 100. Google Drive integration HTC One (E8) features an additional 50GB of Google Drive storage free for 2 years. Activating your free Google Drive storage on page 111.

  • Page 28: Basics

    Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC One (E8) into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC One (E8) is in your bag. Switching to Sleep mode To turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode, you briefly press the POWER button.

  • Page 29: Motion Gestures

    Just drag Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC One (E8), lower the ring volume, and more. Lift phone to auto answer a call To automatically answer an incoming call, lift the phone and look at the screen first to see who's calling before you hold it to your ear.

  • Page 30: Touch Gestures

    Your first week with your new phone Increase ring volume automatically while phone is in your pocket or Pocket mode makes HTC One (E8) recognize when your phone is in your bag or pocket and raise the ring volume so that you can hear it in noisy environments.
  • Page 31 Your first week with your new phone Press and hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a webpage), just press and hold the item. Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger horizontally across the screen to go to other Home screen panels.
  • Page 32 Your first week with your new phone Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as when moving right and left on the Home screen, or flicking through a contacts or message list.
  • Page 33 HTC One (E8). You can also share streaming media from apps such as YouTube ® § Swipe down to disconnect from the device. Media gesture is turned on in Settings by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work only when sharing content or using HTC apps.
  • Page 34 If you've set up another security layer like a screen lock pattern or PIN, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before HTC One (E8) opens the app or folder. Sharing content Have something to share, such as a photo or video? §...

  • Page 35: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps

    2. Pull down with your finger, and then release to refresh. Capturing your phone's screen Want to show off your high game score or write a blog post about HTC One (E8) features? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery.

  • Page 36: Motion Launch

    Motion Launch Waking up the phone with Motion Launch When the screen is off and HTC One (E8) is in sleep mode, use Motion Launch ™ wake up and unlock your phone directly to an app or screen. Motion Launch is a combination of a motion gesture, which is to lift the phone, followed by a finger gesture.
  • Page 37 Your first week with your new phone Wake up the phone directly to HTC BlinkFeed 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Swipe right across the screen right away. Make sure you're not touching the screen when the phone vibrates.
  • Page 38 Your first week with your new phone Making a call with Quick call When the screen is off and HTC One (E8) is in sleep mode, easily make a call by just swiping and using voice commands. § Make sure Motion Launch gestures and Quick call are turned on in Settings >...

  • Page 39: Htc Blinkfeed

    Your first week with your new phone Bypassing the screen lock for Quick call If you've set a screen lock with credentials, you can set HTC One (E8) to skip the security screen so you can immediately place calls with Quick call.
  • Page 40 2. Tap > Add content. 3. Choose a category. Or, if it's your first time to add content on HTC BlinkFeed, tap the tile that says Get automatic recommendations from BlinkFeed. Sign in to get recommendations. 4. Select one or more feed sources.

  • Page 41: Customizing The Highlights Feed

    Do one of the following: § While viewing an article, tap § On HTC BlinkFeed, press and hold the tile of the article you want to bookmark. Then tap Read later. You'll find the reading list in the slideout menu.

  • Page 42: Posting To Your Social Networks

    Your first week with your new phone Posting to your social networks You can easily post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Compose, and then choose a social network.

  • Page 43: Notifications

    Your first week with your new phone Notifications Notifications panel Notification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in progress such as files downloading. When you see notification icons, open the Notifications panel to check out details of the notifications that you've received.

  • Page 44: Working With Text

    Working with text Selecting, copying, and pasting text In HTC apps such as Internet and Mail, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share it. 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end anchors to highlight the surrounding text you want to select.

  • Page 45: Entering Text

    § Swipe right to show number and symbol keys. To return to the main keyboard, swipe left. § Press to close the onscreen keyboard. To open the keyboard settings, press and hold the comma key if you see above the key. Or go to Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input.
  • Page 46 Selecting a keyboard layout Choose a keyboard layout that suits your typing style. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection > Keyboard types. 3. Select the keyboard layout that you want to use.
  • Page 47 Bilingual prediction is available only when you're using a Latin-based keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection > Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want.

  • Page 48: Battery

    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 49: Checking Battery Usage

    1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap History. 3. If you've used HTC One (E8) for a long time since the last charge, swipe left or right to scale the graph that details battery usage over time.
  • Page 50 How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC One (E8). HTC One (E8) power management helps to increase battery life. If you like more control by tweaking settings on your own, try out some of these battery saving tips.
  • Page 51 Your first week with your new phone § Use automatic brightness (the default), or manually lower the brightness. § Set the screen timeout to a shorter time. § Don't use a live wallpaper for your Home screen. Animation effects are nice to show off to other people but they drain your battery.
  • Page 52 Your first week with your new phone Other tips To squeeze in a little bit more battery power, try these tips: § Tone down the ringtone and media volume. § Minimize the use of vibration or sound feedback. In Settings, tap Sound and choose which ones you don't need and can disable.

  • Page 53: Personalizing

    55. § Need another widget panel? See Adding or removing a widget panel on page § Set HTC BlinkFeed or a widget panel as your main Home screen. See Changing your main Home screen on page 57. § Organize your apps. See Arranging apps on page 58.

  • Page 54: Home Wallpaper

    § To use a photo you captured with the camera, tap Gallery, choose and crop a photo, and then tap Done. § Tap Computer photos to use the HTC Get Started service to choose a photo from your computer. Launch bar The launch bar gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps (and other shortcuts).

  • Page 55: Adding Home Screen Shortcuts

    Personalizing 4. Scroll through the widgets, or tap to search for a specific widget. Some widgets are available in different styles and sizes. 5. Press and hold and then drag the widget to a widget panel you want to add it You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or off certain settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

  • Page 56: Editing Home Screen Panels

    § You won't be able to add a new widget panel if you've already reached the maximum limit. § HTC BlinkFeed always appears as the first panel (if it's not removed). A widget panel cannot be added before HTC BlinkFeed.

  • Page 57: Changing Your Main Home Screen

    2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger. Changing your main Home screen Set HTC BlinkFeed or a widget panel as your main Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Manage home screen panels.

  • Page 58: Grouping Apps On The Widget Panel And Launch Bar

    2. Press and hold an app or shortcut in the folder, and then drag it out to Arranging apps On the Apps screen, you can rearrange the apps and change the layout. 1. From HTC BlinkFeed or any widget panel, tap 2. Tap , and then choose how to arrange apps, such as alphabetically.

  • Page 59: Hiding Or Unhiding Apps

    Personalizing 3. Press and hold an app or folder, and then do one of the following: § Drag the app or folder to another position on the same page. Wait until you see the occupying icon move away before releasing your finger. §...

  • Page 60: Lock Screen

    Personalizing Lock screen Adding a widget on the lock screen Choose from our selection of lock screen widgets. Before you can add a widget on the lock screen, you must select the Enable lock screen widgets option in Settings > Security. 1.

  • Page 61: Camera

    Apply photo or video filters. Modify basic and advanced camera settings. Choosing a capture mode HTC One (E8) gives you a variety of capture modes to use. On the Viewfinder screen, tap , and then select a capture mode to use.
  • Page 62 Using the volume buttons for taking photos and videos If you feel much comfortable with using push-buttons when taking photos and videos, you can set HTC One (E8) to use the VOLUME buttons as the Camera app's shutter release or zoom controls.

  • Page 63: Taking A Photo

    Improving focus and sharpness § HTC One (E8) has autofocus, which works best on a subject that is not moving too much. To change the focus, on the Viewfinder, tap the one you want to focus on.

  • Page 64: Recording Video

    Camera Other tips § In Camera settings, tap Grid to help frame the subject better or improve the composition. § If taking photos under fluorescent or incandescent bulbs and the subject appears to be off-color, tap , and then choose a white balance setting. Check the image on the Viewfinder and select the option that displays the closest color to the natural color of the subject.

  • Page 65: Taking Continuous Camera Shots

    Using Zoe camera Don’t let the best moments just pass by. When timing is everything, capture the exact moment with HTC One (E8) and get more than just a still photo. With just a convenient button in Zoe camera mode, you can: §...

  • Page 66: Taking Selfies

    When taking your burst shots with a 3-second video clip, it's good practice to: § Keep HTC One (E8) steady to capture moving subjects against a static background scene. § If using Sequence Shot to stitch different action shots into one photo, encourage the subject to make obvious lateral movements.

  • Page 67: Taking A Panoramic Photo

    , and then tap 5. When you're ready to take the shot, tap 6. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. Hold HTC One (E8) as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames. You can also tap to stop capturing anytime.

  • Page 68: Using Dual Capture Mode

    § Avoid capturing scenes with moving objects. § Keep at least five meters distance from the scene. 6. To take succeeding shots, pan HTC One (E8) as smoothly as you can, and then center another box within the Viewfinder markers. Do this repeatedly until you get your desired frames or when you don't see any more boxes.

  • Page 69: Using Hdr

    Camera Using HDR When shooting portraits against a bright background, use HDR, short for High Dynamic Range, to capture your subjects clearly. HDR brings out the details of both the highlights and shadows, even in high contrast lighting. HDR works best when your subject is steady. The camera takes multiple shots at different exposure levels and combines them into one enhanced photo.

  • Page 70: Saving Your Settings As A Camera Mode

    Camera 4. Tap , and then tap 5. Tap an item at the bottom of the Viewfinder screen, and then drag its slider up or down to adjust the setting. 6. When done, tap to show or hide the manual settings. 7.
  • Page 71 Camera 3. Tap > Save custom camera. 4. Tap Yes to save changes to the existing mode. To delete a custom camera mode, tap . Press and hold a camera mode you've created, and then drag it to to delete it.

  • Page 72: Gallery

    Viewing photos and videos organized by time Photos and videos on HTC One (E8) are grouped together in Timeline view according to when they were taken. 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Timeline tab. You'll see thumbnails for every time period.

  • Page 73: Viewing Photos By Location

    Gallery Copying or moving photos or videos to another album 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Albums tab. 2. Tap a tile to open an album. 3. Tap > Move to or Copy to. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to move or copy and then tap Next. 5.
  • Page 74 New place to manually enter a new name. 3. Tap Save. Renaming the 1. Tap Rename this place. location 2. Enter a new name. 3. Tap Save. You'll only see Rename this place if the name is stored on HTC One (E8).

  • Page 75: Finding Matching Photos

    Gallery Finding matching photos Looking for photos of a specific person or thing? Use Image match to find photos faster instead of browsing through Gallery. 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Timeline, Albums, or Locations tab. 2.

  • Page 76: Viewing Pan 360 Photos

    Pan 360 photo. 5. Try any of the following: § Tilt HTC One (E8) or drag your finger on the screen to pan the photo. § Tap the rotation indicator at the top left corner to re-center the photo.

  • Page 77: Creating An Animated Gif

    Gallery Creating an animated gif Create an animated gif that you can quickly upload and share. You can save a batch of shots that was captured with continuous shooting mode as an animated gif. 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap 2.

  • Page 78: Editing A Group Shot

    Gallery Editing a group shot Finding it difficult to choose a group shot with the most smiles and the fewest blinks? Retouch a group shot so everyone looks their best in the photo. This feature is available for a batch of shots that was captured with continuous shooting mode.

  • Page 79: Saving A Photo From A Video

    Gallery 5. To trim the video, tap > Edit. 6. Drag the trim sliders to the part where you want the video to begin and end. 7. Tap to preview your trimmed video. 8. Tap Save. The trimmed video is saved as a copy. The original video remains unedited. Saving a photo from a video It's easy to save a still shot from a video.

  • Page 80: Creating A Zoe In Gallery

    Zoe, tap > Music settings. 8. To preview the Zoe in full screen, hold HTC One (E8) in landscape orientation. 9. To create a video file of the Zoe, tap > Save, and then choose a video quality.

  • Page 81: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored/synced contact or a number from your call history. 1.

  • Page 82: Returning A Missed Call

    Phone calls Returning a missed call You'll see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open to check who the caller is. 2. To return the call, spread your two fingers on the missed call notification to expand it, and then tap Call back.

  • Page 83: Calling A Number In A Message, Email, Or Calendar Event

    § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC One (E8) face down on a level surface. If HTC One (E8) is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls.

  • Page 84: What Can I Do During A Call

    2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen. Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC One (E8) to your ear when the speakerphone is on.

  • Page 85: Setting Up A Conference Call (Gsm)

    Phone calls Setting up a conference call (GSM) Conference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make or accept a call, and then simply dial each subsequent call to add it to the conference. Make sure that you have conference calling service activated. Contact your mobile operator for details.

  • Page 86: Switching Between Silent, Vibrate, And Normal Modes

    Phone calls Blocking a caller When you block a phone number or a contact, all calls from the phone number or contact will be declined automatically. On the Call History tab, press and hold the contact or phone number you want to block, and then tap Block contact.

  • Page 87: Sending A Text Message (Sms)

    Messages Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft.

  • Page 88: Sending A Group Message

    Similar to a group chat, sending a group MMS lets your recipients join the conversation you've started. HTC One (E8) also organizes message replies in a single conversation thread. If this is your first time to send a group MMS, you may need to enter your mobile phone number.

  • Page 89: Saving A Text Message As A Task

    4. Tap Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC One (E8), you can select which phone number to reply to. Keep in mind that if you don't select another number, your response will be sent to the phone number that your contact used to send the last message.

  • Page 90: Moving Messages To The Secure Box

    Messages Moving messages to the secure box You can move private messages to the secure box. You will need to enter a password to read these messages. § The secure box does not encrypt messages. § Messages stored on the nano UIM or nano SIM card cannot be moved to the secure box.

  • Page 91: Copying A Text Message To The Nano Uim Or Nano Sim Card

    Messages Copying a text message to the nano UIM or nano SIM card 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 3. Tap the message, and then select the card where you want to copy it. The icon is displayed.

  • Page 92: Search And Web Browser

    4. To see all available information cards, swipe up the screen and tap More. Depending on the information that you've allowed to share, more information cards will appear on the Google search screen as you use HTC One (E8) to search the Web, create appointments, set reminders, and more.
  • Page 93 Search and web browser Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. For example, you can change the weather units in the Weather card or your transportation mode in the Traffic card. 1.

  • Page 94: Searching Htc One (E8) And The Web

    1. Open the Google Search app. If you've already set up a Google account on HTC One (E8), you will be given the option to sign in to Google Now. To sign in to Google Now at a later time, tap Getting instant information with Google Now on page 92.

  • Page 95: Browsing The Web

    Search and web browser Searching the Web with your voice Use Google Voice Search to find information on the Web by speaking to HTC One (E8). 1. Open the Google Search app. 2. Tap , and then say what you want to search for. After speaking, matching items from Google web search are shown.

  • Page 96: Saving Web Content For Later

    Watch list so you can quickly find and watch them whenever you like. HTC One (E8) saves webpage text and images only. You will need Internet connection to open linked pages and play video clips.

  • Page 97: Bookmarking A Webpage

    > Home screen. Using your browsing history HTC One (E8) keeps a record of webpages you've visited. If you don't want HTC One (E8) to keep your browsing history, browse using an incognito tab. See Private browsing on page 98.

  • Page 98: Private Browsing

    Search and web browser Only the browsing history stored by the Internet app is deleted. Browsing history stored by other browsers on HTC One (E8) will remain unaffected. Private browsing You can use incognito tabs to browse the Web with more privacy. Browser cookies are deleted and not shared when you close all incognito tabs.

  • Page 99: Entertainment

    HTC Music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC One (E8) using the Music app. When you open the Music app for the first time, you'll be asked if you would like to automatically download related content, such as album covers and artist photos, to HTC One (E8).

  • Page 100: Music Playlists

    Listen to stronger bass, clearer vocals, and finer details in songs and videos, especially when played in Music and Gallery apps. To turn the HTC BoomSound profile on or off, go to Settings, and then tap the BoomSound On/Off switch.

  • Page 101: Updating Album Covers And Artist Photos

    Entertainment Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC One (E8). Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when the current playlist has finished playing.

  • Page 102: Viewing Song Lyrics

    1 ringtone or Slot 2 ringtone. Viewing song lyrics Love a song so much that you want to sing along? HTC One (E8) gives your music an extra kick with song lyrics and cool music visualizations. To save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network when downloading lyrics. In Music settings, select Wi-Fi only.

  • Page 103: Youtube

    Watch Later list. 4. While watching a video, you can: § Turn HTC One (E8) sideways to watch the video in full screen. § Tap the video screen to pause or to resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video.

  • Page 104: Fm Radio

    Listen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC One (E8) to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.

  • Page 105: Wireless Media

    Sharing your media to HTC Connect enabled devices Refer to the documentation that came with the HTC Connect enabled device on how to set it up. 1. Open and play any music or other media content that you want to share from HTC One (E8).

  • Page 106: Connecting To Your Home Entertainment System

    TV or wireless speaker. On HTC phones that have HTC Sense 5.5 or later, you can share media to any of the following types of devices by just swiping up with three fingers: §...
  • Page 107 For more information about DLNA, visit www.dlna.org. About HTC Media Link HD Plug in HTC Media Link HD to any TV with an HDMI port. Then swipe up with three- fingers on HTC One (E8) to connect and display content wirelessly to your TV.

  • Page 108: Storage

    Save and close your files before copying them from your computer to HTC One (E8), or vice versa. 1. Connect HTC One (E8) to the computer using the supplied USB cable. You'll see options for viewing or importing files on the computer screen.

  • Page 109: Making More Storage Space

    Storage Making more storage space As you use HTC One (E8), you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to increase storage space. Run the storage wizard Free up space in the storage by uninstalling apps and deleting files you no longer want to keep.

  • Page 110: Google Drive

    Store your photos, documents, and other files on Google Drive to access them on HTC One (E8), your computer, and your other mobile devices. On HTC One (E8), just use your Google Account to sign in to your Google Drive storage. You can then: §...
  • Page 111 In Settings, you can check your available Google Drive storage space. Before your Google Drive storage info appears in Settings, you need to access your Google Drive from an HTC app first. For example, use the Mail app to share a link to your Google Drive Google Drive file.
  • Page 112 4. Tap 5. Tap Document, and then choose whether to share PDFs or Office documents. Or tap File to choose any file type. 6. On the HTC files screen, tap Drive. If you don't see this screen, press first. 7. In your Google Drive storage, open the folder that contains the files that you want.
  • Page 113 Storage Giving people access through the Drive app Using the Drive app, add the people you want to share your Google Drive link with. You can also set permissions, such as to let the recipients view, edit, or comment on your shared content.
  • Page 114 Storage Saving a document from HTC One (E8) to Google Drive In Polaris Office 5, you can save a PDF you're viewing or an Office document you created to your Google Drive storage. 1. In Polaris Office, tap to see your documents by file type.

  • Page 115: Sync, Backup, And Reset

    You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC One (E8). Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC One (E8) and the Web.

  • Page 116: Backup

    Backup Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC One (E8)? Back up HTC One (E8) before you erase the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new phone.
  • Page 117 Backing up HTC One (E8) to Google Drive Turn on HTC Backup to do a daily backup of your phone over Wi-Fi. Turn it on by selecting Back up phone daily while doing the on-device setup. If you didn't do so, use the HTC Backup app.
  • Page 118 § To restore paid apps, you need to download and install them from Google Play. 1. When you turn on a new HTC phone for the first time or after a factory reset, select Restore from HTC Backup on the Get content from old phone screen.
  • Page 119 Backing up your data locally If you want to separately back up your content such as contacts and text messages on HTC One (E8), here are some tips on how to export or import your data. Backing up your contacts 1.
  • Page 120 Sync, backup, and reset Backing up your text messages Keep important text messages by backing them up to the phone storage. You can easily restore backed up text messages after you've deleted them from your message list. Text messages in the secure box and blocked messages will not be backed up. To include such messages to your backup, move them first to the general message box.

  • Page 121: Htc Sync Manager

    > Back up to storage card or Back up to email. 4. When prompted, tap OK. Importing your personal dictionary § Go to Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. Tap Personal dictionary > > Restore from storage card.

  • Page 122: Transfer Content

    Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer § You can install HTC Sync Manager on Windows XP or later versions. To install it on a Mac computer, you need Mac OS 10.6 or later versions. § If you have problem in installing HTC Sync Manager, close all your running programs and reinstall.

  • Page 123: Getting Help

    HTC phone. If you're using an HTC phone that has HTC Sense 6, HTC Sync Manager also enables your phone to find and install the same apps that you were using on your iPhone.

  • Page 124: Reset

    Reset Restarting HTC One (E8) (Soft reset) If HTC One (E8) is running slower than normal, is unresponsive, or has an app that is not performing properly, try rebooting and see if that helps solve the problem. 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. If you've set up a lock screen, you need to unlock it.
  • Page 125 4. Tap OK. Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can’t turn HTC One (E8) on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC One (E8). The Fast boot option in Settings > Power must not be selected.

  • Page 126: People

    People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC One (E8) and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. Open the People app.

  • Page 127: Setting Up Your Profile

    People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC One (E8), your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. 1. Open the People app. 2. On the People tab, you can: § Find people in your contacts list. Tap , and then enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search people box.

  • Page 128: Editing A Contact's Information

    People 4. Enter the contact information in the fields provided. 5. Tap Save. When you tap the added contact in your contacts list, you'll see the contact information and your exchange of messages and calls. Depending on the contact type, you may also see the person's social network updates or events. 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 129: Getting In Touch With A Contact

    2. Tap Search contacts in your Company Directory. 3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC One (E8). 4. Tap to import the contact.

  • Page 130: Merging Contact Information

    Accepting contact link suggestions When HTC One (E8) finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link notification when you open the People app. 1. On the People tab, tap the Contact link suggestion notification when available.

  • Page 131: Sending Contact Information

    We’ve also set up the Frequent group to automatically add the contacts you dial or get calls from the most. HTC One (E8) also syncs with groups you've created in your Google Account. Creating a group 1.

  • Page 132: Private Contacts

    People Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each text message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 2.
  • Page 133 People Organizing your private contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts > Private contacts. 2. To add contacts to the private contacts list, tap , select the contacts you want to add, and then tap Save. 3. To remove private contacts from the list, tap >...

  • Page 134: Gmail

    Email Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. 1. Open the Gmail app. 2. Do any of the following from your Inbox. § Tap an email message preview to read, forward, or reply to the message. §...
  • Page 135 Email Sending an email message in Gmail 1. In the inbox of the Gmail account you want to use, tap (or tap > Compose). 2. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap >...

  • Page 136: 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 (E8). 1. Open the Mail app. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears.
  • Page 137 Email Sending an email message 1. Open the Mail app. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Tap 4. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap >...

  • Page 138: Managing Email Messages

    Email Quickly replying to an email message You can quickly respond to a new email message from the Home screen or lock screen. 1. When you receive a new email message notification, slide the Notifications panel down. 2. On the email preview, tap Reply all. If you have several notifications and you don't see the email options, expand the email preview by sliding two fingers apart on the notification.
  • Page 139 Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Enjoy the powerful email features of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync right on HTC One (E8). Flag important email messages, set your out of the office reply, or send invites to your next team meeting while you're on the go.

  • Page 140: Adding An Email Account

    4. Enter the email address and password for your email account, and then tap Next. Some email accounts allow you to set the sync schedule. By default, HTC One (E8) uses Smart Sync to save battery power. See What is Smart Sync? on page 140.

  • Page 141: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar Viewing the Calendar Use the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you've signed into your online accounts, related events will also appear in Calendar. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. Tap , and then choose a calendar view. In any calendar view, return to the current date by tapping Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events.

  • Page 142: Scheduling Or Editing An Event

    Calendar Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC One (E8), and also sync events with your Exchange ActiveSync calendar. You can also create, modify, and sync events with your Google calendar. Editing events is not supported for all accounts.

  • Page 143: Sharing An Event

    Calendar Sharing an event You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message. 1. Do one of the following: § While viewing an event, tap >...

  • Page 144: Dismissing Or Snoozing Event Reminders

    Calendar Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2.

  • Page 145: Travel And Maps

    Location settings Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC One (E8), you need to enable location sources. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Location. 2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on and off.

  • Page 146: Searching For A Location

    Travel and maps Navigating the map You can navigate the map using finger gestures. § Slide your finger in any direction to pan. § Double-tap the map or slide two fingers apart over an area to zoom in. To zoom in while holding the phone with one hand, double-tap with your thumb and hold the second tap, and then drag your thumb down.

  • Page 147: Getting Directions

    HTC Car On the road with HTC Car Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC One (E8) to reach your destination, keep you entertained, and help you stay in touch with the people that matter to you. Access music, phone calls, maps, and more with HTC Car.
  • Page 148 Using voice commands in HTC Car Use your voice to control HTC Car. This feature may not be available in all languages. 1. In HTC Car, tap the screen with three fingers to activate voice command mode. 2. Do one of the following: Call someone Say "Call [person's name in phonebook]"...
  • Page 149 § If you hear a voice prompt, say "yes" or "no" to answer or decline a call. § Tap Answer or Decline. Customizing HTC Car § To change the default behavior of HTC Car, tap Settings. § To add more apps to HTC Car, tap and select an app.

  • Page 150: Other Apps

    Other apps Other apps Using Scribble Want to make a page for your digital scrapbook? Use the Scribble app to get artistic and combine photos, text, and illustrations in a note. With several templates to choose from, you can even create lists or track your budget. Have a greeting card ready and link it to your friend's birthday in Calendar to send in a few taps.
  • Page 151 Other apps Inserting images and illustrations in a note While composing a note, you can: § Tap to take a photo, or tap > Insert to select an image from Gallery. § Tap to draw, or tap to write text. You can change the pen characteristics. §...

  • Page 152: Using The Clock

    To view notes you've shared, swipe to the Share tab on the Scribble main screen. Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC One (E8) as a world clock to see the date and time in cities across the globe. You can also set alarms or track your time using the stopwatch or timer.

  • Page 153: Checking Weather

    3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC One (E8), except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording.

  • Page 154: Keeping Track Of Your Tasks

    Other apps To see your recorded voice clips, tap . Press and hold a voice clip to see options for sharing, setting it as a ringtone, and more. Keeping track of your tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to do and task lists. Create tasks on your phone or sync them with your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account.

  • Page 155: Kid Mode

    Setting child-accessible apps in Kid Mode When in Kid Mode, you can choose which apps on HTC One (E8) your child will have access to. 1. Open Parent Dashboard from the All Apps screen. You can also go to Parent Dashboard from Settings >...

  • Page 156: Internet Connections

    § Refreshing apps to update info and feeds § Uploading and backing up your files to your online storage account § Using HTC One (E8) as a Wi-Fi hotspot § Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering To help you save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible and...
  • Page 157 . 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 (E8) to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.

  • Page 158: Wi-Fi

    Internet connections 3. Tap to select a card slot. 4. On the Mobile tab, drag the vertical line markers to see how much data you've used during a particular time interval. 5. Scroll down the screen to see a list of apps and their data usage info. 6.

  • Page 159: Connecting To Vpn

    > WPS Pin Entry. Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr) You can set HTC One (E8) to automatically log into a public Wi-Fi network that you regularly use. This saves you the trouble of going through the Wi-Fi provider's web authentication every time you connect to their Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 160: Adding A Vpn Connection

    § Install security certificates § Enter your login credentials § Download and install a required VPN app on HTC One (E8) Contact your network administrator for details. Also, HTC One (E8) must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection.

  • Page 161: Using Htc One (E8) As A Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Internet connections Using HTC One (E8) as a Wi-Fi hotspot Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC One (E8) into a Wi-Fi hotspot. § Make sure the data connection is turned on. § You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service.

  • Page 162: Sharing Your Phone's Internet Connection By Usb Tethering

    No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection of HTC One (E8) to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC One (E8) are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer.

  • Page 163: Wireless Sharing

    You can listen to music over a Bluetooth A2DP stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset. Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable so HTC One (E8) can find it. Refer to your headset manual for details.

  • Page 164: Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    2. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC One (E8). 3. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC One (E8) and on the sending device. You may also be prompted to enter the same passcode or confirm the auto- generated passcode on both devices.

  • Page 165: Htc Mini

    Use NFC or Bluetooth to pair and connect HTC Mini+ to your phone. NFC may not be available in some phones. You only need to pair once. The next time you turn on HTC Mini+, it will automatically reconnect to your phone.
  • Page 166 Managing HTC Mini+ While HTC Mini+ is connected, you can manage it from your phone. You can create your own Quick text replies to add to HTC Mini+, find the device if you misplaced it, and more. 1. Turn HTC Mini+ on.

  • Page 167: Settings And Security

    Settings and security Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC One (E8) are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. When you disable Airplane mode, the call function is turned back on and the previous state of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is restored.
  • Page 168 Settings and security 3. Tap Do not disturb exceptions and then tap 4. Choose whether to select contacts or groups to add to the exceptions list. 5. Select the checkbox to allow incoming calls from contacts on the exceptions list. To remove contacts or numbers from the exceptions list, tap >...

  • Page 169: Scheduling When To Turn Data Connection Off

    Settings and security Scheduling when to turn data connection off To help conserve power and data usage, you can set a time period when the data connection will automatically turn off during low peak times. This takes effect after the screen has been off for 15 minutes and there's no network activity (no downloads, streaming, or data usage).

  • Page 170: Changing The Display Font

    § Screen lock sounds § Pull-to-refresh sounds § Vibration when pressing hardware buttons § Touch sound and vibration when tapping the HTC Sense keyboard Turning touch sounds and vibration on and off 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound.

  • Page 171: Accessibility Settings

    Follow the onscreen instructions to learn how to use Magnification gestures. Installing a digital certificate Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC One (E8) to access VPN or secured Wi-FI networks, and also to provide authentication to online secure servers.

  • Page 172: Disabling An App

    If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, the nano UIM card will become “PUK-locked.” You need a Pin Unlock Key (PUK) code to restore access to HTC One (E8). Contact your mobile operator for this code.

  • Page 173: Hiding The Caller From The Lock Screen

    Choose to set a screen lock pattern, numeric PIN, or other means of securing your phone. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC One (E8) is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.

  • Page 174: Bypassing The Lock Screen

    Settings and security Bypassing the lock screen If you've set a screen lock for HTC One (E8), you can just skip the lock screen and go straight to the security screen for unlocking HTC One (E8). 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security.
  • Page 175 Settings and security Using TalkBack gestures When TalkBack is turned on and the Explore by touch setting is selected, the regular touch gestures are replaced by the TalkBack gestures. Media gestures such as 3-finger swiping may not be available when TalkBack gestures are enabled.
  • Page 176 Settings and security Using TalkBack context menus TalkBack has context menus for controlling continuous reading and global TalkBack controls. These menus can be accessed using TalkBack shortcut gestures. 1. Turn TalkBack on. 2. Do one of the following: § To open the continuous reading menu, use one finger to swipe up and right in one continuous movement.

  • Page 177: Managing Your Nano Uim And Nano Sim Cards With Dual Network Manager

    Settings and security TalkBack language settings 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accessibility. 2. Tap Text-to-speech output > Google Text-to-speech Engine, and do one of the following: Select a different Tap Language. language Install a voice Tap Install voice data, and then tap the language. Tap next to the voice data you want to install.

  • Page 178: Trademarks And Copyrights

    HTC Corporation. 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 179 No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storing in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without prior written permission of HTC.
  • Page 180 - dual capture mode - filters Backup - flash - about - HDR - HTC Backup - manual settings - HTC Sync Manager - Pan 360 - options - recording a video - restoring backed up apps - selfie Battery - slow motion...
  • Page 181 Index - HTC Car Kit - Out of office - navigation - sending a meeting request - playing music expanded storage - voice commands Change phone language Clock Face unlock - alarm Factory reset - setting date and time Files...
  • Page 182 Google Play See Car - installing apps HTC Clock - refund - setting an alarm Google Voice Search HTC Media Link HD GPS (Global Positioning System) HTC Mini+ See Location settings - adding Quick text Group messaging - disconnecting - find feature...
  • Page 183 Index Motion Launch Multimedia message Language - attachment - system language - group MMS Location settings - sending Lock screen Music - answering a call - adding a song to a queue - dismissing an alarm - album covers - opening an app - artist photos - rejecting a call - BoomSound profile...
  • Page 184 Index - sending contact information Recording your voice 19, 129 - transferring contacts Reset Phone calls Ringtone - blocking a call - editing - call history - setting song as ringtone - calling Router - conference call See Wireless router - emergency call - extension number - missed calls...
  • Page 185 Wallpaper Speed dial - changing Storage Watch list Sweep panorama Weather Sync - checking weather - HTC Sync Manager Wi-Fi - connecting via WPS - turning on Tasks Widgets - about - adding - creating a task - changing settings...

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