Page 1: User Guide
User guide HTC Desire® 626...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Charging the battery Switching the power on or off Phone setup and transfer Setting up HTC Desire 626 for the first time Transferring content from an Android phone Ways of transferring content from an iPhone Transferring iPhone content through iCloud...
Page 3 Contents Customizing the Highlights feed Saving articles for later Posting to your social networks Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed Camera Camera basics Selfies and people shots Panoramic shots Other camera features Camera settings Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery...
Page 4 Power and storage management Battery Phone storage File Manager Sync, backup, and reset Online sync Backup HTC Sync Manager Reset People Your contacts list Setting up your profile Adding a new contact Editing a contact’s information Getting in touch with a contact...
Page 5 Turning the data connection on or off Managing your data usage Wi-Fi connection Connecting to VPN Using HTC Desire 626 as a Wi-Fi hotspot Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering Wireless sharing Turning Bluetooth on or off Connecting a Bluetooth headset...
Page 6 Contents Turning Magnification gestures on or off Navigating HTC Desire 626 with TalkBack Trademarks and copyrights Index...
Page 7: About This Guide
About this guide About this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations.
Page 8 Important RF Notice 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 towards your body.
Page 9 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 mobile device, including personal information.
Page 10: Features You'll Enjoy
Features you'll enjoy Features you'll enjoy Personalization Designed with you in mind, HTC Desire 626 is filled with innovations that help it to adapt to your life. Themes Make HTC Desire 626 feel more personal by customizing how it looks with your own photos and then mix and match with different sets of icons, sounds, color schemes, and more.
Page 11: Imaging
Features you'll enjoy Imaging Take fun selfies and create interesting photos to share with family and friends. Front camera features Enjoy using a variety of selfie-friendly features with the Camera app. § Instant selfie shots – Flash a smile, and the camera instantly captures your smiling face. Or, Just say "Cheese"! See Using Auto Selfie on page 67 and...
Page 12: Sound
Easily connect wireless speakers to your phone. HTC Connect Simply swipe up the screen with three fingers to stream music or video from HTC Desire 626 to your speakers or TV. Control the volume and playback with your phone! You can even enjoy your favorite music on multiple speakers.
Page 13: Unboxing
§ If you want to use a case or screen protector, don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. Purchase a case or screen protector designed for HTC Desire 626. § Avoid liquid or dust from entering the microphone hole to prevent damage to the microphone.
Page 14: Nano Sim Card
Inserting a nano SIM card Don't throw away the nano SIM tray. 1. Make sure HTC Desire 626 is off and hold it securely with the front facing down. 2. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger. 3. Pull the tray out from the nano SIM slot.
Page 15 Removing a nano SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Desire 626 before removing the card. 1. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger. 2. Pull the tray out from the nano SIM slot, and remove the nano SIM card.
Page 16: Storage Card
Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Desire 626 is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
Page 17: Charging The Battery
Before you turn on and start using HTC Desire 626, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC Desire 626 for several minutes before powering it on.
Page 18 Unboxing Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. 3. Tap Power off on the options menu.
Page 19: Phone Setup And Transfer
Phone setup and transfer Setting up HTC Desire 626 for the first time When you switch on HTC Desire 626 for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. § Use AT&T Ready2Go to import contacts, setup email accounts, and more.
Page 20: Ways Of Transferring Content From An Iphone
4. Enter your iCloud email address and password, and then tap Sign in. 5. Choose the iPhone backup that you want to transfer to HTC Desire 626, and then tap Next. 6. Choose the types of content you want to transfer, and then tap Import.
Page 21: Other Ways Of Getting Contacts And Other Content
Phone setup and transfer Other ways of getting contacts and other content There are different ways you can individually add contacts and other content to HTC Desire 626. Sync with your Use HTC Sync Manager to sync contacts, documents, playlists, and more ®...
Page 22: Transferring Photos, Videos, And Music Between Your Phone And Computer
USB drive, and you can copy your media between them. § Download and use the HTC Sync Manager software on your computer. You can set it up to automatically get music, photos, and videos off HTC Desire 626 to your computer. You can also sync playlists from your computer to the phone.
Page 23 Phone setup and transfer Customizing Quick Settings You can remove, replace, or rearrange the tiles in Quick Settings. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap and do one of the following: §...
Page 24: Getting To Know Your Settings
§ 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 Desire 626, for example with a screen lock. in Settings to quickly find options and settings.
Page 25: Getting Apps From Google Play
Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Desire 626. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.
Page 26: Downloading Apps From The Web
§ Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've set HTC Desire 626 to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources.
Page 27: Uninstalling An App
Phone setup and transfer Uninstalling an app If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can uninstall it. Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. From the Apps screen, press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it to Uninstall. If you purchased an app in Play Store, you can uninstall it for a refund within a limited time.
Page 28: Your First Week With Your New Phone
Basics HTC Sense Home After you've turned on and set up HTC Desire 626 for the first time, you'll see the Home screen. § Set up the HTC Sense Home widget to experience the convenience of a Home screen that automatically adjusts when you're at home, work, or outdoors.
Page 29 Your first week with your new phone Fourth navigation button options Hide navigation bar Turn off screen Auto rotate Notifications Quick settings Adding a fourth navigation button on page 29. Adding a fourth navigation button You can add a fourth navigation button to make it easier to turn the display off, toggle auto-rotate, and more.
Page 30: Sleep Mode
Your first week with your new phone Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Desire 626 into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Desire 626 is in your bag.
Page 31 Your first week with your new phone Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick HTC Desire 626 up when a call comes in to lower the ring volume automatically. You can turn this feature on or off. Go to Settings, tap Sound &...
Page 32: Touch Gestures
Your first week with your new phone 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. 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.
Page 33 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 right and left on the Home screen, or flicking through a contacts or message list.
Page 34 Your first week with your new phone Slide with two fingers In some apps, like Gallery, Messages, Mail, or the web browser, slide two fingers apart to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text. Two-finger swipe Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick Settings.
Page 35 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 Desire 626 opens the app or folder. Sharing content Have something to share, such as a photo or video? §...
Page 36: 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 Desire 626 features? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery.
Page 37: Htc Sense Home Widget
Get quick access to apps, shortcuts and folders you use most frequently based on where you are. With the HTC Sense Home widget, HTC Desire 626 continually adapts to how you use it. For example, apps you use most frequently for work, will show up when you're at your office. The HTC Sense Home widget changes depending on whether you're at home, work, or somewhere else.
Page 38 Your first week with your new phone Setting your home and work locations In the HTC Sense Home widget, set your home and work locations based on your address, Wi-Fi network, or both. You can associate multiple addresses and Wi-Fi networks to each of these locations. Using your set addresses or Wi-Fi networks, the HTC Sense Home widget will be able to determine where you are and display the appropriate apps.
Page 39: 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 Desire 626 is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.
Page 40 7. Tap Lock phone after, and then specify the idle time before the screen is locked. To help make Smart Lock more reliable and more secure, you can train HTC Desire 626 to recognize your face in different situations, such as when you're wearing glasses or sporting a beard.
Page 41 Your first week with your new phone HTC BlinkFeed Notifications From time to time, you'll see HTC BlinkFeed notifications, such as a suggestion for a nearby restaurant or a recommended article. 1. Double-tap the notification to see the full notification.
Page 42: 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 43: Notification Led
Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Desire 626 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 44: Working With Text
Working with text Selecting, copying, and pasting text In HTC apps such as Mail and Messages, 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
Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. Choosing and switching between keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC Desire 626, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input.
Page 46: Entering Text With Word Prediction
This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection > Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want.
Page 47: Using The Trace Keyboard
This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. 1. Turn on the Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. On the onscreen keyboard, slide your finger from one letter to the next to enter a word.
Page 48: Personalizing
Themes What is the Themes app? Themes brings a quick and easy way for you to customize HTC Desire 626 with wallpapers, sounds, icons, and more. Log in with your HTC account to browse from the available themes in the Themes store, or make your own.
Page 49 Personalizing Creating your own theme from scratch You can create and customize your own theme and even share it for others to download. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Themes. 2. Tap > Choose Home image to set the main wallpaper for your theme. 3.
Page 50 3. Tap > Remove. 4. Tap the themes you want to remove from your collection. 5. Tap Delete. If the theme you deleted is currently applied, it will still be applied to HTC Desire 626 until another theme is applied.
Page 51: More Ways To Personalize
Personalizing More ways to personalize Personalization settings Aside from using Themes, you can also make HTC Desire 626 look and sound the way you want in Settings. § Choose a ringtone and other sounds that you like to use. See...
Page 52: Changing The Display Font
3. Tap Font size to choose the size of the font. Downloading fonts You must be logged on to your HTC Account to download fonts. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. 2. Under Font, tap Font style and then tap 3.
Page 53: Adding Home Screen Widgets
Personalizing Adding Home screen widgets Widgets make at-a-glance important information and media content easily available. Choose from a selection of widgets and add the most useful ones to your Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2.
Page 54: Htc Blinkfeed
§ 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 55: Htc Blinkfeed
2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger. Changing your main Home screen Set HTC BlinkFeed or a widget panel as your main Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Manage home screen pages.
Page 56: Htc Blinkfeed
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 57 Personalizing 3. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 4. To add more apps, drag each app over to the folder. 5. To name the folder, open the folder, tap its title bar, and then enter a folder name. 6.
Page 58: Htc Blinkfeed
HTC BlinkFeed What is HTC BlinkFeed? Get the latest about your interests or stay in touch with friends right on HTC BlinkFeed. Set up which social networks, news sources, and more will appear. § Swipe up or down to browse stories on HTC BlinkFeed.
Page 59: Turning Htc Blinkfeed On Or Off
3. Tap Notification on lockscreen and make sure Meal time bundle is selected. To get restaurant recommendations, you'll need to actively use HTC BlinkFeed daily. Restaurant recommendations will show up as a tile in HTC BlinkFeed and also on your lock screen.
Page 60: Ways Of Adding Content On Htc Blinkfeed
New to subscribe to its website or channel's feed. Showing content from your apps and social networks See your friends' posts in social networks or show content from your HTC apps right on HTC BlinkFeed.
Page 61: Customizing The Highlights Feed
Do one of the following: § While viewing an article, tap § On HTC BlinkFeed, press and hold the tile of the article you want to bookmark. Then tap Read later. To access your reading list on HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right, and then tap News reading list in the...
Page 62: Posting To Your Social Networks
You need to sign in to your social networks before you can 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 63: Camera
Camera Camera Camera basics Camera screen Take great photos and videos with the camera. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Tap to see all controls on the Viewfinder screen. Choose a scene to use for taking photos. Choose an ISO level or set it back to Auto.
Page 64: Turning The Camera Flash On Or Off
Improving focus and sharpness § HTC Desire 626 has autofocus, which works best on a subject that is not moving too much. To change the focus, on the Viewfinder, tap the subject you want to focus on. § If the subject is moving, on the Viewfinder, press and hold the subject to lock the focus.
Page 65: Recording Video
Keep HTC Desire 626 steady or place it on a level surface when using HDR. § When taking a panoramic photo, consider the whole scene and focus on an object that has a neutral tone to help keep the exposure balanced in the composite image.
Page 66: Selfies And People Shots
> Volume button options. 4. Choose how you want to use the volume buttons when you're in the Camera app. Closing the Camera app To give you a full view of the Viewfinder screen, HTC Desire 626 replaces , and with small dots.
Page 67 Camera Angle of selfies Do you want the angle of your shots to look exactly the same as how you see yourself on the Viewfinder screen? 1. Switch to Selfie mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 63.
Page 68 Camera Using Voice Selfie Voice Selfie lets you easily take photo or video selfies using voice control. You just need to turn this feature on in the camera settings. This feature may not be available in all languages. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2.
Page 69: Panoramic Shots
2. Tap > Panorama. 3. When you're ready to take the shot, tap 4. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. Hold HTC Desire 626 as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames. You can also tap to stop capturing anytime.
Page 70: Camera Settings
Camera Camera settings Saving your settings as a capture mode Save a scene or your custom settings as a new capture mode so you can conveniently use it anytime you need it. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2.
Page 71: Gallery
Gallery Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Reminisce about good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos. View them by time, album, or location. When viewing your photos and videos, the onscreen navigation buttons will be hidden.
Page 72: Viewing Photos By Location
Gallery Viewing your favorite photos Easily see all your favorite photos in one place. You can add photos to the My favorites album. § To add a photo, find and view the photo in full screen, tap the photo, and then tap >...
Page 73 3. Tap Save. Renaming the 1. Tap Rename this place. location You'll only see Rename this place if the name is stored on HTC Desire 626. 2. Enter a new name. 3. Tap Save.
Page 74: Adding Photos Or Videos To An Album
Gallery Adding photos or videos to an album 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Gallery. 2. Tap , and then choose how you want to view your photos and videos. 3. Open a group of photos and videos, such as an event in Timeline view or an album. 4.
Page 75: Searching For Photos And Videos
Gallery 8. If you need to remove a tag you've added, just tap the tag, and then tap OK. 9. Tap Save. To tag a single photo or video, press and hold the photo or video. Tap Add tag, and then enter your keywords.
Page 76: Trimming A Video
Gallery 4. Tap 5. Select what you want from the matching results. Trimming a video 1. In Gallery, open the video you want to play in full screen. 2. Tap the onscreen controls to pause or resume playback, adjust the volume, and more. to share the video on your home network.
Page 77: One Gallery
See all your photos and videos in one place. With One Gallery, you can view all the photos and videos that are stored on HTC Desire 626 as well as on favored online services right from the Gallery app on your phone.
Page 78: Photo Editor
Photo Editor Photo Editor Basics Choosing a photo to edit You can select photos to edit from Photo Editor or Gallery. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photo Editor. 2. Tap Gallery to open an existing photo on your phone, and then browse for the item to edit. Or, tap Camera if you want to take a new photo to edit.
Page 79 Photo Editor 5. Choose a pen color from the color bar. 6. Draw on the photo. You can tap to switch to full screen view. 7. To undo or redo an action, open the toolbar, and then tap Or, you can use the eraser from the toolbar to remove specific parts of your drawing. 8.
Page 80: Creative Effects
Photo Editor Retouching photos of people 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. Choosing a photo to edit on page 78 to find out how. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Touch up. 3. Choose a facial touch-up to apply, and then customize its settings. 4.
Page 81 Photo Editor 12. Tap a setting to adjust its values, and then tap 13. Tap to save changes. The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Photo Shapes Photo Shapes lets you add a shape to your image and fill it with another photo. 1.
Page 82 Photo Editor 13. If you want to adjust your photo to blend with the image fill, tap to switch from the image fill layer to the photo layer. 14. Tap a setting and drag the slider to adjust its values, and then tap 15.
Page 83 Photo Editor Double Exposure With Double Exposure, combine and blend two photos and create something surreal. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. Choosing a photo to edit on page 78 to find out how. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > 3.
Page 84 Photo Editor Elements Add animated elements to your photo. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. Choosing a photo to edit on page 78 to find out how. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > 3.
Page 85 Photo Editor 4. Drag the slider to apply Face Fusion to the image. To choose another target face, just tap the thumbnail of the target person and browse to a new photo. 5. When you are satisfied with the result, tap and choose to save as a photo or video.
Page 86: Htc Print Studio
1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap HTC Print Studio. 2. If this is your first time using the app, tap Get started on the HTC Print Studio welcome screen. 3. Tap and then select the photo gift you want to create.
Page 87: Placing Your Order
Or, tap Create Another Project to create more photo gifts. You can then check out later by tapping on the HTC Print Studio screen. 3. Enter the shipping address and then tap Next. 4. Enter your payment info and then tap Next.
Page 88: 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 89: Dialing An Extension Number
Phone calls Dialing an extension number To skip voice prompts when dialing an extension number, do one of the following: § After dialing the main number, press and hold * . A comma (,) is added to the number you are dialing.
Page 90: Making An Emergency Call
Phone calls Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Desire 626 even if the nano SIM card has been blocked or if you don't have one installed. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call.
Page 91: Setting Up A Conference 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 Desire 626 to your ear when the speakerphone is on.
Page 92: Call History
Phone calls 4. To add another participant, tap , and then dial the number of the contact. 5. When connected, tap to add the participant to the conference call. Tap to access options such as ending the call with a participant. 6.
Page 93: Home Dialing
Phone calls 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 94: Sending A Text Message (Sms)
Messages Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages. 2. Tap 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5.
Page 95: Sending A Group Message
Similar to a group chat, sending a group MMS lets your recipients join the conversation you've started. HTC Desire 626 also organizes message replies in a single conversation thread. If this is your first time to send a group MMS, you may need to enter your mobile phone number.
Page 96: Forwarding A Message
4. Tap Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Desire 626, you can select which phone number to reply to. Keep in mind that if you don't select another number, your response will be sent to the phone number that your contact used to send the last message.
Page 97 Messages Preventing a message from being deleted You can lock a message to prevent it from being deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 3.
Page 98: Entertainment
Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC Desire 626 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 Desire 626. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Music.
Page 99: Updating Album Covers And Artist Photos
Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC Desire 626. Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when the current playlist has finished playing.
Page 100: Viewing Song Lyrics
Ringtone. Viewing song lyrics Love a song so much that you want to sing along? HTC Desire 626 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 101: 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 Desire 626 to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.
Page 102 Entertainment § Bluetooth speakers § HTC certified consumer electronic devices or accessories that have the HTC Connect logo: Some devices may need to be paired before you can share to them. To see a list of supported devices or accessories, go to htc-connect.com/certified-devices.html. For more information about HTC Connect, see www.htc-connect.com.
Page 103 Wi-Fi network. 1. After connecting your speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on HTC Desire 626. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen.
Page 104 Wi-Fi network. 1. After connecting your speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on HTC Desire 626. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen.
Page 105 If you're using Qualcomm AllPlay powered speakers, download and install the HTC BoomSound Connect app to HTC Desire 626 to manage them, queue your songs to a shared speaker, and more. 1. Connect HTC Desire 626 to a speaker or grouped speakers. For details, see...
Page 106: Power And Storage Management
Checking battery history Check how long you've been using HTC Desire 626 since the last charge. You can also see a chart that shows how long the screen has been on, and how long you've been using connections like the mobile network or Wi-Fi.
Page 107 Tips for extending battery life How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC Desire 626. HTC Desire 626 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 108: Manage Your Apps
Power and storage management Manage your apps § Install the latest software and application updates. Updates sometimes include battery performance improvements. § Uninstall or disable apps that you never use. Many apps run processes or sync data in the background even when you're not using them. If there are apps that you don't need anymore, uninstall them.
Page 109: Phone Storage
Copying files to or from HTC Desire 626 You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC Desire 626. Save and close your files before copying them from your computer to HTC Desire 626, or vice versa. 1. Connect HTC Desire 626 to the computer using the supplied USB cable. You'll see options for viewing or importing files on the computer screen.
Page 110: Making More Storage Space
Power and storage management Making more storage space As you use HTC Desire 626, you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to increase storage space. Run the storage wizard Free up space in the storage by uninstalling apps and deleting files you no longer want to keep. In Settings, tap Storage >...
Page 111: File Manager
Power and storage management File Manager About File Manager Use the File Manager app to browse and organize your files and folders on your phone storage and storage card. You can also browse for files and folders on your external USB storage device when you have it connected to your phone.
Page 112 Power and storage management Deleting files or folders 1. In File Manager, browse for the file or folder. 2. Select items to delete. 3. Tap Delete.
Page 113: Sync, Backup, And Reset
You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC Desire 626. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC Desire 626 and the Web.
Page 114: Backup
Backup Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC Desire 626? Back up HTC Desire 626 before you erase the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new phone.
Page 115 Sync, backup, and reset Files Manually copy and paste files by connecting HTC Desire 626 to your computer as a disk drive. Other data Check other apps to see if they support exporting data to the phone storage or storage card.
Page 116: Htc Sync Manager
HTC Sync Manager About HTC Sync Manager HTC Sync Manager supports a computer running a Windows or OS X operating system. Here's what you can do with HTC Sync Manager. View and manage media on your computer and phone §...
Page 117: Transfer Content
§ 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 HTC phone. Sync playlists and data Sync music playlists and data such as contacts and calendar between your phone and your computer.
Page 118: Reset
With HTC Sync Manager, easily transfer iPhone content such as contacts, messages, wallpaper, camera photos, and more to your 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 119 Resetting HTC Desire 626 (Hard reset) If HTC Desire 626 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—...
Page 120: People
People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC Desire 626 and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.
Page 121: Setting Up Your Profile
People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC Desire 626, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.
Page 122: Editing A Contact's Information
People How do I add an extension number to a contact number? While creating a new contact or editing a contact's details in People, you can add an extension number to their number so you can skip the voice prompts when calling. 1.
Page 123: 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 Desire 626. 4. Tap to import the contact.
Page 124: Merging Contact Information
Avoid duplicate entries by merging contact information from different sources, such as your social network accounts, into one contact. Accepting contact link suggestions When HTC Desire 626 finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link notification when you open the People app. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.
Page 125: 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 Desire 626 also syncs with groups you've created in your Google Account. Creating a group 1.
Page 126: 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 127 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 128: Calendar And Email
Calendar and Email Calendar and Email 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. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Calendar.
Page 129: Scheduling Or Editing An Event
Calendar and Email Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC Desire 626, 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 130: Sharing An Event
4. Tap Save. Calendars are synced on HTC Desire 626, even if they are hidden. 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.
Page 131: Dismissing Or Snoozing Event Reminders
Calendar and Email 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 132: Checking Your Mail
Checking your mail The Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or more email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Desire 626. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Mail. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears.
Page 133: Sending An Email Message
Calendar and Email Sending an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Mail. 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 134: Managing Email Messages
Calendar and 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 135: Searching Email Messages
3. Tap Show all mail from sender. A list of email messages from that contact appears. Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Enjoy the powerful email features of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync right on HTC Desire 626. 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 136: Adding An Email Account
IMAP). 4. Enter the email address and password for your email account, and then tap Next. Some email accounts allow you to set the sync schedule. By default, HTC Desire 626 uses Smart Sync to save battery power. See What is Smart Sync? on page 137.
Page 137: What Is Smart Sync
Calendar and Email 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. Smart Sync helps save battery power.
Page 138: Google Search And Apps
No. Depending on the information that you've allowed to share, more information cards will appear on the Google search screen as you use HTC Desire 626 to search the Web, create appointments, set reminders, and more.
Page 139 Google Search and apps Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. For example, you can change the weather units in the Weather card or your transportation mode in the Traffic card.
Page 140: Google Search
Google Search Searching HTC Desire 626 and the Web You can search for information on HTC Desire 626 and on the Web. In the Google Search app, start ™ your search by entering a keyword or by using Google Voice Search To open Google Search, from the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Google.
Page 141: Google Chrome
Google Search and apps Setting search options 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Google. 2. Tap , and then tap Settings. 3. Tap an option you want to set. To get help or provide feedback, tap , and then tap Help &...
Page 142: Google Drive
Store your photos, documents, and other files on Google Drive to access them on HTC Desire 626, your computer, and your other mobile devices. On HTC Desire 626, just use your Google Account to sign in to your Google Drive storage. You can then: §...
Page 143: Google Maps
Google Search and apps Uploading your photos and videos to Google Drive Use Gallery to upload your photos and videos to Google Drive. 1. In Gallery, tap , and then choose how you want to view your photos and videos. 2.
Page 144: Searching For A Location
Google Search and apps 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 145: Youtube
Google Search and apps 6. Tap a card from the search results to check the address, get directions, see the location in Street View (if available), and more. 7. To check the next or previous location on the search, swipe the info sheet left or right. To clear the map and search for another location, swipe the info sheet down (if it's expanded), and then tap Getting directions...
Page 146: Creating Video Playlists
> Watch later. You can access the video again from your account profile's Watch Later list. 4. While watching a video, you can: § Turn HTC Desire 626 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 147: Other Apps
From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap HTC Dot View. The HTC Dot View app is available in Google Play. Make sure to install the latest app update. Wallpaper Choose a preset wallpaper, or create your own dotted wallpaper from a photo.
Page 148: Scribble
2. Choose which app notifications you want to show or hide. Not seeing recent calls on HTC Dot View? By default, up to 3 received or dialed numbers will be displayed on HTC Dot View. § If you're not seeing them, open the HTC Dot View app, tap >...
Page 149 Other apps Composing a note 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Scribble. 2. Choose a template when you're prompted. Or, tap 3. In the box that says Title text here, type in your note title. 4.
Page 150 Other apps 3. Tap to take a photo or select photos in Gallery to group them in a collage. 4. When inserting a collage, press and hold it, and then select a layout. You can also: § Press and hold, and then drag around a photo within the frame to put the subject in the center of the frame.
Page 151: Clock
Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Desire 626 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 152: Voice Recorder
2. Hold the microphone near the sound source. 3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC Desire 626, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording.
Page 153: Internet Connections
§ Refreshing apps to update info and feeds § Uploading and backing up your files to your online storage account § Using HTC Desire 626 as a Wi-Fi hotspot § Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering To help you save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible and set your online...
Page 154 Keeping track of your data usage Monitor your data usage to help prevent going over your monthly data allowance. Data usage measured by HTC Desire 626 may differ from, and be less than, your actual data usage. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.
Page 155: Wi-Fi Connection
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network via WPS If you're using a Wi-Fi router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can connect HTC Desire 626 easily. 1. Turn Wi-Fi on, and check the list of detected Wi-Fi networks.
Page 156: Connecting To Vpn
Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr) You can set HTC Desire 626 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 157: Using Htc Desire 626 As A Wi-Fi Hotspot
Disconnect. Using HTC Desire 626 as a Wi-Fi hotspot Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Desire 626 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 158: Sharing Your Phone's Internet Connection By Usb Tethering
No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection of HTC Desire 626 to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC Desire 626 are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer.
Page 159: Wireless Sharing
2. If you don't see your headset listed, tap Scan for devices to refresh the list. 3. Tap the name of your headset in the Available Devices section. HTC Desire 626 pairs with the headset and the headset connection status is displayed in the Paired Devices section.
Page 160: Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device
2. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC Desire 626. 3. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC Desire 626 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 161 Wireless sharing 6. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap the relevant notification to view the file. 7. You can also tap > Show received files to view files received via Bluetooth.
Page 162: Settings And Security
Settings and security Settings and security Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC Desire 626, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Location. 2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on and off.
Page 163: Airplane Mode
Do not disturb schedule screen. Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC Desire 626 are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
Page 164: 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 165: Touch Sounds And Vibration
Some people like the sound or vibration feedback they get when touching the screen, and some don't. You can turn on or off various types of touch sounds and vibration on HTC Desire 626. § Touch tones when tapping the phone dial pad §...
Page 166: Installing A Digital Certificate
Settings and security Installing a digital certificate Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC Desire 626 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 167: Disabling An App
2. Enter the new PIN you want to use, and then tap Next. 3. Enter the new PIN again, and then tap OK. Accessibility features HTC Desire 626 comes with features and settings that allow easy access and use of apps and functions. Improve screen readability...
Page 168: Accessibility Settings
HTC Desire 626 with TalkBack on page 169. Use your voice You can use your voice to perform an action on HTC Desire 626. § Search for information on the Web using Google Voice Search. See Searching the Web with your voice on page 140.
Page 169: Navigating Htc Desire 626 With Talkback
Navigating HTC Desire 626 with TalkBack Use TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC Desire 626 by spoken feedback. When you touch the screen, HTC Desire 626 vibrates and gives you an audible response so you know what you are touching.
Page 170 Settings and security Scroll through a screen Use two fingers to swipe up, down, left or right. Unlock the lock screen Use two fingers to swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Open the Notifications Use two fingers to swipe down from the top of the screen. panel Assigning TalkBack shortcuts TalkBack has customizable gestures that can be used to open the Notifications panel, view recent...
Page 171 Settings and security Changing the TalkBack reading speed The steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use the corresponding TalkBack gestures if you already have TalkBack turned on. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Tap Text-to-speech output > Speech rate. 3.
Page 172: Trademarks And Copyrights
Not all marks listed necessarily appear in this User Guide. The HTC Sync Manager software can be used with materials that you own or are lawfully authorized to use and/or duplicate. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of copyrighted material may be a...
Page 173 The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. HTC also reserves the right to revise the content of this document at any time without prior notice.
Page 174 - taking a photo 64 Backup - taking photo while recording 65 - about 114 - using volume buttons as controls 66 - HTC Sync Manager 116 - video resolution 65 - options 114 - zooming 64 - restoring backed up apps 26...
Page 175 Index Copying - grouping bookmarks 141 - text 44 - removing items 56, 57 Data connection Gallery 71, 72, 76, 78–84 - data roaming 154 - custom effects 79 - sharing 158 - editing photos 78 - turning on or off 153 - Face Fusion 84 - usage 153 - Video Highlights...
Page 176 Index - feeds 58 - entering text by speaking 47 - folder 56 - HTC Sense keyboard 44 - launch bar 52 - multi-language keyboard 45 - rearranging widgets and icons 54 - predictive text 46 - removing widgets and icons 54...
Page 177 - sleep mode 30 Print screen See Capture screen Pair a Bluetooth headset 159 Print Studio People See HTC Print Studio - adding a new contact 121 Prismatic 82 - contact groups 125 PUK (PIN Unblock Key) 167 - contact link suggestions 124...
Page 178 Storage 109 SD card 16 Sweep panorama 69 Search Sync - searching phone and Web 140 - HTC Sync Manager 116 - voice search 140 Security - protecting phone with screen lock 39 - security certificates 156 Tethering self-timer 68...
Page 179 Index - mix and match 49 Wireless media sharing - sharing 50 See HTC Connect Wireless router 157 Word prediction 46 - bilingual prediction 46 Updating phone software 24 Upgrade 24 Upload - Google Drive 143 YouTube 101, 145 USB Tethering 158...

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