Page 2: Table Of Contents
Charging the battery Switching the power on or off Want some quick guidance on your phone? Phone setup and transfer Setting up HTC One M9 for the first time Transferring content from an Android phone Ways of transferring content from an iPhone...
Page 3: Contents
Updating your phone's software Getting apps from Google Play Downloading apps from the web Uninstalling an app Your first week with your new phone Basics HTC Sense Home widget Motion Launch Lock screen Notifications Working with text HTC Help Personalizing...
Page 4 Contents HTC BlinkFeed What is HTC BlinkFeed? Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off Restaurant recommendations Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed Customizing the Highlights feed Posting to your social networks Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed Camera Camera basics Selfies and people shots...
Page 5: Contents
Contents Searching for photos and videos Viewing Pan 360 photos Changing the video playback speed Trimming a video Viewing, editing, and saving a Zoe highlight Photo Editor Basics Editing continuous shots Creative effects RAW photos Phone calls Video chat Phone calls Messages Sending a text or multimedia message via Message+ Sending a text message (SMS)
Page 6 Forwarding a message Moving messages to the secure box Blocking unwanted messages Copying a text message to the nano SIM card Deleting messages and conversations Entertainment HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio HTC Music HTC Connect Power and storage management Battery Phone storage...
Page 7 Contents People Your contacts list Setting up your profile Adding a new contact Editing a contact’s information Getting in touch with a contact Importing or copying contacts Merging contact information Sending contact information Contact groups Private contacts Calendar and Email Viewing the Calendar Scheduling or editing an event Choosing which calendars to show...
Page 8 Adding an email account What is Smart Sync? Google Search and apps Google Now Google Search Google apps Android Pay Other apps HTC Dot View HTC Car Scribble Clock Kid Mode VZ Navigator Internet connections Data connection Managing your data usage...
Page 9: Contents
Contents Connecting to VPN Using HTC One M9 as a Mobile Hotspot Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering Wireless sharing Bluetooth Settings and security Turning location services on or off Do not disturb mode Airplane mode Automatic screen rotation...
Page 10 Contents Assigning a PIN to a nano SIM card Accessibility features Accessibility settings Turning Magnification gestures on or off Navigating HTC One M9 with TalkBack Trademarks and copyrights Index...
Page 11: Important Customer Information
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION Please be advised that many services and applications offered through this unique device are provided by various device manufacturers, operating system, software and application developers (e.g. Google ® , Motorola ® , Microsoft ® , BlackBerry ®...
Page 12: 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 13 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 14 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 15: What's New
Android Pay app and start paying using your phone. See Android Pay on page 272. Manage phone memory Use Memory in Settings to monitor the average memory use and performance of HTC One M9. You can also use this setting to check which apps use the most memory.
Page 16: Google Settings
211 and Setting up your storage card as internal storage on page 212. Network settings reset Quickly reset all network settings when HTC One M9 has a hard time connecting to the mobile data or Wi-Fi ® network or Bluetooth ®...
Page 17: Htc App Updates
The information in this guide may not be most up-to-date if there are more recent app updates available. Personalization Designed with you in mind, HTC One M9 is filled with innovations that help it to adapt to your life. Themes...
Page 18 HTC Sense Home Your Home screen adapts to your needs at home, at work, and on the go. See What is the HTC Sense Home widget? on page 65. Lock screen notifications make it easier to find what you've missed, see upcoming events, and more.
Page 19: Imaging
See Switching to Kid Mode page 286. Imaging Made to help you capture your memories to share with family and friends. RAW capture HTC One M9 can capture photos in RAW format. See Taking a RAW photo on page 129.
Page 20 What's new Bokeh When using Bokeh mode with the main camera, you can focus on any object by just tapping it, which blurs the background for an artistic effect. See Changing the focus in Bokeh mode on page 123. Split Capture Use Split Capture mode to record yourself and the action in front of you.
Page 21 What's new Front camera features Enjoy using the variety of selfie-friendly features with the Camera app. Live Makeup – Before taking your selfie, use Live Makeup to smoothen your § skin. See Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup on page 126. Instant selfie shots –...
Page 22 What's new Superimpose one image onto another and create a unique composition only you can imagine! Double Exposure on page 162. Face Fusion uses two photos such as your selfie and a photo of your favorite celebrity to merge your looks together.
Page 23: Sound
Simply swipe up the screen with three fingers to stream music or video from HTC One M9 to your speakers or TV. Control the volume and playback with your phone! You can even enjoy your favorite music on multiple speakers. See...
Page 24: Unboxing
Unboxing Unboxing HTC One M9 POWER VOLUME microSD ™ card slot with eject hole Front camera Proximity sensor IR sensor Dual speakers Notification LED nano SIM card slot with eject hole USB connector 3.5mm headset jack...
Page 25: Slots With Card Trays
If you want to use a case, please don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. Purchase a case designed for HTC One M9. A dedicated case for HTC One M9 that already has a small opening for the sensor can be purchased through any Verizon Wireless store or online at www.verizonwireless.com.
Page 26: Nano Sim Card
Unboxing nano SIM card HTC One M9 uses a nano SIM card. Use a standard nano SIM card only. Inserting a modified card that is thicker than the standard nano SIM card may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot.
Page 27 Insert the card tray back into the slot. Removing a nano SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC One M9 before removing the card. Hold the phone face down. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent...
Page 28: Storage Card
Unboxing Push the tip all the way into the hole until the card tray ejects. Pull the card tray out, and remove the nano SIM card. Make sure that you insert the empty card tray back into the slot. Storage card Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music.
Page 29 Unboxing Pull the microSD card tray out, and place the microSD card—contacts facing up—into the tray. Insert the microSD card tray back into the slot. If it's the first time you insert a microSD card, you'll be prompted to set it up.
Page 30 Unboxing Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC One M9 is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. If your storage card is used as internal storage and there are apps that were moved to the card, you will not be able to open these apps after unmounting the card.
Page 31 Unboxing Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent paperclip—into the microSD tray eject hole. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the microSD card tray ejects. Pull the microSD card tray out, and remove the microSD card. After removing the microSD card, make sure that you insert the empty microSD card tray back into the slot.
Page 32: Charging The Battery
Unboxing Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC One M9, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC One M9 for several minutes before powering it on.
Page 33: Switching The Power On Or Off
Switching the power on Press the POWER button until HTC One M9 vibrates. When you turn on HTC One M9 for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. Switching the power off If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on.
Page 34: Want Some Quick Guidance On Your Phone
Want some quick guidance on your phone? Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in the 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 §...
Page 35: Phone Setup And Transfer
Phone setup and transfer Setting up HTC One M9 for the first time When you switch on HTC One M9 for the first time—or after you've done a factory reset—you’ll be asked to set it up. You can enable TalkBack to navigate by voice feedback before selecting the language.
Page 36: Transferring Content From An Android Phone
On your old Android phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transfer your content to HTC One M9. The types of locally stored content on your old phone that the HTC Transfer Tool can transfer include contacts, messages, calendar events, music, photos, videos, and some settings.
Page 37: Ways Of Transferring Content From An Iphone
Transferring iPhone content through iCloud If you have an iCloud account, sync iPhone content to your iCloud storage, and then transfer the content to HTC One M9. You can transfer the following types of content from iCloud: contacts, bookmarks, text messages, messages from iMessage ®...
Page 38: Other Ways Of Getting Contacts And Other Content
HTC One M9. Google Account Google contacts are imported to HTC One M9 after you sign in to your Google Account. You can also create more Google contacts right from HTC One M9.
Page 39: Transferring Photos, Videos, And Music Between Your Phone And Computer
Download and use the HTC Sync Manager software on your computer. You § can set it up to automatically get music, photos, and videos off HTC One M9 to your computer. You can also sync playlists from your computer to the phone.
Page 40: 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. Do any of the following: With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar. § Swipe down twice from the status bar. §...
Page 41: Getting To Know Your Settings
Phone setup and transfer and do one of the following: In the Quick Settings list, press and hold next to the item you want § to move and drag it to rearrange the list. Under Hidden items, press and hold and drag it up to make it §...
Page 42 Tap Accounts & sync to add and sign in to your different accounts, such § as email, social networks, and more. Tap Security to help secure HTC One M9, for example with a screen § lock. in Settings to quickly find options and settings.
Page 43: Updating Your Phone's Software
> Settings > About. Tap Software information. Installing a software update When HTC One M9 is connected to the Internet and there's a new software update available, the update notification icon appears in the status bar. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the system update notification.
Page 44 When download is complete, select Install now, and then tap OK. After updating, HTC One M9 will restart. Installing an application update When Internet connection is on and there's an available update for your HTC or Verizon Wireless apps, the update notification icon appears in the status bar.
Page 45: Checking For Updates Manually
From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. Tap System update. HTC One M9 checks if updates are available. If you don't have Internet connection, you'll be prompted to turn on mobile data or connect to a Wi-Fi network. Once connected, tap Check now to check...
Page 46: 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 M9. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.
Page 47 Phone setup and transfer Apps sometimes get updated with improvements or bug fixes. To automatically download updates, after installing the app, tap > Auto- update. To open the app, go to the Apps screen and tap the app. Restoring apps from Google Play Upgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that you previously downloaded.
Page 48: Downloading Apps From The Web
§ Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've set HTC One M9 to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources. Open the browser, and then go to the website where you can download the app you want.
Page 49: 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.
Page 50: Your First Week With Your New Phone
Your first week with your new phone Basics HTC Sense Home After you've turned on and set up HTC One M9 for the first time, you'll see the Home screen. Set up the HTC Sense Home widget to experience the convenience of a Home §...
Page 51: Unlocking The Screen
Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC One M9 into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC One M9 is in your bag. Switching to Sleep mode To turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode, briefly press the POWER button.
Page 52: Motion Gestures
Your first week with your new phone Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC One M9, 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 53 Your first week with your new phone Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick HTC One M9 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 54 Your first week with your new phone Rotate HTC One M9 for a better view For many screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC One M9 sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC One M9 sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard.
Page 55: 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.
Page 56: Press And Hold
Your first week with your new phone Press and hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a webpage), just press and hold the item. Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger horizontally across the screen to go to other Home screen panels.
Page 57 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 58 Your first week with your new phone Press and flick On the Home screen, you can easily move a widget or icon from one screen to another. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger, and flick the screen to the new location with another finger.
Page 59 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.
Page 60 Swipe up the screen with three fingers and § HTC Connect ® streams music or video from HTC One M9 to your speakers or TV respectively. You can also share streaming media from apps such as YouTube ® Swipe down to disconnect from your speakers or...
Page 61 Your first week with your new phone Media gesture is turned on in Settings by default, which makes the three- finger gesture work for sharing media. Three-finger tap While using the Car app, tap the screen with three fingers to activate the voice command mode.
Page 62: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps
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 M9 opens the app or folder. Sharing content Have something to share, such as a photo or video? In an app, just tap the share icon: §...
Page 63 Your first week with your new phone To switch back to an app, just tap it. § To remove an app from the list in grid view, drag it § If you're using the card view, drag it left or right. To view more opened apps, swipe right to view their §...
Page 64 Your first week with your new phone Capturing your phone's screen Want to show off your high game score or write a blog post about HTC One M9 features? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery.
Page 65: 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 One M9 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.
Page 66 Select all the options on the screen, and then press 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.
Page 67 Pinning apps, shortcuts, or folders to the HTC Sense Home widget ensures they stay on the widget. Items in the HTC Sense Home widget will have one of two states: pinned or unpinned. Unpinned items will be automatically changed to more frequently used items.
Page 68 Press and hold the app, shortcut, or folder you want to add to the widget. Drag the item to where you want in the HTC Sense Home widget. The app, shortcut or folder will be added to the HTC Sense Home widget and pinned in place.
Page 69: Motion Launch
Motion Launch is a combination of a motion gesture followed by a finger gesture. With Motion Launch, you don't have to reach for the POWER button to wake up HTC One M9. Using a combination of simple gestures, you can wake up to your Home screen, HTC BlinkFeed, and more.
Page 70 Immediately double-tap the screen. Waking up and unlocking Go from sleep mode and unlock HTC One M9 to the last screen you were using without pressing the POWER button. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your...
Page 71 Go from sleep mode to the Home widget panel without pressing the POWER button. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before HTC One M9 unlocks. Lift the phone in portrait orientation.
Page 72 Your first week with your new phone Waking up to HTC BlinkFeed Go from sleep mode to HTC BlinkFeed without pressing the POWER button. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before HTC One M9 unlocks.
Page 73 Your first week with your new phone Auto launching the camera with Motion Launch Snap When the screen is off, you can wake up the phone directly to the Camera app. Press and hold the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button, and then lift the §...
Page 74: Lock Screen
Choose to set a screen lock pattern, numeric PIN, or other means of locking your phone. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC One M9 is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.
Page 75 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 One M9 to recognize your face in different situations, such as when you're wearing glasses or sporting a beard.
Page 76 Your first week with your new phone To see the entire list of notifications on the lock screen, swipe down on the lock screen. You can tap on a blank area of the screen to return to the lock screen. Swipe left or right on the notification to remove it.
Page 77: Notifications
Your first week with your new phone Turning the lock screen off Rather not have to unlock your phone every time you wake it up? You can turn the lock screen off in Settings. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Security. Tap Screen lock >...
Page 78 Your first week with your new phone Some notifications allow you to take immediate action. For example, tap a missed § call notification to return the call or reply with a text message. Tap the notification icon on the left to open the corresponding app. §...
Page 79: Notification Led
Settings for app notifications are applied to notifications in the Notifications panel and the lock screen. Notification LED The notification LED shows a: Solid green light when HTC One M9 is connected § to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged.
Page 80: Working With Text
In other apps, check their settings to find out if they have an option for flashing the LED. 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. Press and hold on a word.
Page 81 Paste. The HTC Sense keyboard Typing is fast and accurate with the HTC Sense keyboard. Word prediction also saves typing time. As you type, you'll see word § suggestions that you can choose from. You can even add words to the word prediction dictionary.
Page 82: 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 83 Your first week with your new phone Choosing and switching between keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC One M9, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input.
Page 84 This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. Tap Keyboard selection > Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want.
Page 85 This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. Tap Personal dictionary > Enter a word.
Page 86: Entering Text By Speaking
Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. Turn on the Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. On the onscreen keyboard, slide your finger from one letter to the next to enter a word.
Page 87: Htc Help
Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in the 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 88 From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Help > Tips & Help. If HTC Help is not preinstalled on your phone, you can download it from Google Play.
Page 89: Personalizing
Themes What is the Themes app? Themes brings a quick and easy way for you to customize HTC One M9 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 90 Personalizing To apply the theme after it has finished downloading, tap Apply. If your theme has custom sounds, all of your ringtones and alert tones will also change. Bookmarking themes While browsing themes, you can bookmark them so that you can easily find them later. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Themes.
Page 91 Personalizing Swipe up or down to the pre-defined style to select for your theme. If you don't want to customize your theme further, tap Next to save your theme. Tap Edit, then tap any of the categories you want to customize, and experiment with the settings until you're satisfied.
Page 92 Personalizing Mixing and matching themes After selecting a theme, you can mix and match parts from other themes such as sounds, icons, wallpapers. and more. To mix and match themes, you need to first download theme components from the catalog. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Themes.
Page 93 Personalizing until you see the mix and match screen. Continue making changes until you're satisfied with the result. Tap Save copy to save your new theme, or if you're editing a theme that you copied tap Save to save the changes. Finding your themes Themes you created or downloaded can be found in your theme collection.
Page 94 > My themes, and then swipe to the My collections tab. > Remove. Tap the themes you want to remove from your collection. Tap Remove. If the theme you deleted is currently applied, it will still be applied to HTC One M9 until another theme is applied.
Page 95: More Ways To Personalize
Personalizing More ways to personalize Personalization settings Aside from using Themes, you can also make HTC One M9 look and sound the way you want in Settings. Choose a ringtone and other sounds that you like to use. See Ringtones, §...
Page 96: Home Wallpaper
Personalizing Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. Under Sound, choose different sounds for your ringtone, system notification, and alarm. Go to the Messages, Mail, and Calendar apps to choose sounds for new messages, email, and event reminders respectively.
Page 97 Tap Font size to choose the size of the font. Downloading fonts You must be logged on to your HTC Account to download fonts. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. Under Font, tap Font style and then tap to select a category.
Page 98: Launch Bar
Personalizing Launch bar The launch bar gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps (and other shortcuts). You can replace the apps on the launch bar with the ones you often use. Press and hold the app you want to replace, and then drag it out to to go to the Apps screen.
Page 99: People
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. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. In the pop-menu, tap Add apps and widgets.
Page 100: Adding Home Screen Shortcuts
Personalizing Adding Home screen shortcuts Place apps you often use on any widget panel of your Home screen. You can also add shortcuts to frequently used settings, bookmarked webpages, and more. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. In the pop-up menu, tap Add apps and widgets.
Page 101 § 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 102 Personalizing Press and hold a widget panel thumbnail, and then drag it left or right to the position that you want. When you're done arranging widget panels, press Moving a widget or icon You can easily move a widget or icon from one widget panel to another. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger.
Page 103: Changing Your Main Home Screen
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. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. In the pop-up menu, tap Manage Home screen pages.
Page 104: Arranging Apps
On the launch bar or widget panel, tap a folder to open it. 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. From HTC BlinkFeed or any widget panel, tap...
Page 105 Personalizing , and then choose how to arrange apps, such as alphabetically. If you want to group apps into folders or rearrange them, select Custom. Moving apps and folders On the Apps screen, tap > Custom. > Rearrange apps. 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.
Page 106 Personalizing Removing apps from a folder On the Apps screen, tap > Custom. > Rearrange apps. Tap the folder to open it. Press and hold an app, and then drag it out to the Apps screen. Wait until you see the occupying icon move away before releasing your finger. When you're done removing apps, tap Hiding or unhiding apps On the Apps screen, tap...
Page 107: Htc Blinkfeed
Swipe right on HTC BlinkFeed to open the slideout § menu where you can choose the type of feeds or add your custom topics to display. You'll see the clock widget on HTC BlinkFeed if you've set HTC BlinkFeed as the main Home screen.
Page 108: Turning Htc Blinkfeed On Or Off
On the Home screen, slide two fingers together. Do one of the following: To turn on HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right until you see BlinkFeed, § then tap it. To turn off HTC BlinkFeed, swipe to the thumbnail and then tap § Remove.
Page 109: Restaurant Recommendations
Tap Choose Highlights topics and make sure Mealtime recommendations 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. Viewing restaurant recommendations View photos of the restaurant, get directions to the restaurant, and more.
Page 110: Ways Of Adding Content On Htc Blinkfeed
If you see numbers at the bottom, tap on a number to see alternative § restaurant recommendations. Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed Personalize HTC BlinkFeed to show articles and status updates from your favorite news sources and apps. Adding sources to HTC BlinkFeed Add news sources such as News Republic ®...
Page 111 Select one or more feeds. 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. § You need to sign in to your social networks before you can post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed.
Page 112 Searching and adding a topic of interest Looking for a more specific topic? Search for and select topics of interest to display them on HTC BlinkFeed. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. Next to News Republic, tap >...
Page 113: Customizing The Highlights Feed
HTC BlinkFeed Making reading more convenient Make reading HTC BlinkFeed content more convenient with resizable fonts or night reading mode. On HTC BlinkFeed, tap an article to open it in News Republic. , and do one of the following: Tap Night mode to switch to night reading mode.
Page 114: Posting To Your Social Networks
§ You need to sign in to your social networks before you can post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. § When adding a social network to HTC BlinkFeed, you need to give HTC Sense permission to access it. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu.
Page 115: Camera
Camera Camera Camera basics Camera screen Take great photos and videos with the camera. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. to see all controls on the Viewfinder screen. Choose a scene to use for taking photos. Choose a scene to use for recording videos.
Page 116 Camera Choose an ISO level or set it back to Auto. Higher ISO works best in low light conditions. Choose an exposure value. The higher the exposure value is, the brighter your photos or videos will be. Choose a white balance setting that matches your current lighting environment.
Page 117 To get better captures with the Camera app, here are some tips on what to do while taking your shots. Improving focus and sharpness HTC One M9 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.
Page 118 If you are using the default settings and the photo still appears too dark, switch § to Night scene, but place HTC One M9 on a level surface to keep it steady. If there are parts of the image that are in shadows and others are in highlights, §...
Page 119 Camera 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 120 Camera Tap Video Quality, and then choose a video resolution. Taking a photo while recording a video—VideoPic Use the Normal video scene when you want to take a photo while recording video. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options.
Page 121: Taking Continuous Camera Shots
Camera Closing the Camera app To give you a full view of the Viewfinder screen, HTC One M9 replaces , and with small dots. Tap a dot to show these buttons again, and then tap to close the Camera app and return to the Home screen or the previous screen.
Page 122 Camera On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. Make sure you see the icon which means the Auto scene is selected. Press and hold the onscreen shutter button The camera takes up to 20 consecutive shots of your subject. Choose what you want to do with the continuous shots: To keep just one photo, select the photo that you like the most, and then §...
Page 123 Camera Changing the focus in Bokeh mode Use Bokeh mode to focus on any object that you see on the Viewfinder screen and blur its background. You need to be within a distance of 10 to 60 cm (4 in. to 2 ft) from the object you want to focus on.
Page 124: Selfies And People Shots
Camera On the Viewfinder screen, tap the object you want to focus on. When you're ready to take the photo, tap Tap the small image thumbnail to open the photo you've just taken in Gallery and see the bokeh effect. Selfies and people shots Tips for taking selfies and people shots Do you want yourself, your family, and friends to look best in your shots? Here are...
Page 125: People
Camera Live Makeup for selfies Touch up your skin with Live Makeup before taking your selfie. See Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup on page 126. 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? Switch to Selfie mode.
Page 126 Camera Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup Touch up your skin before taking your selfie. Live Makeup smoothens your skin in real time. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. Switch to Selfie or Photo Booth mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 116.
Page 127 Camera To take your selfie automatically, look at the front camera, and then: Stay still until the white box turns green on the Viewfinder screen. § Or smile at the camera. Hold your smile for a few seconds until your §...
Page 128 Camera You can also use voice capture with the main camera. Switch to Camera mode, and then turn on Voice capture in the camera settings. Voice capture may not be available in all languages. Taking photos with the self-timer When you use the self-timer, the Camera app counts down before taking the shot. You can set the countdown time.
Page 129: Raw Camera
Camera > Photo Booth. If you don't see this mode, tap Add > Photo Booth to add it first to the capture modes. On the Viewfinder screen, tap > , and then choose a layout for your selfies. To start capturing, tap The Camera app will take four selfies, capturing each shot every 2 seconds.
Page 130: Split Capture
2 to 6 times larger than a JPEG file and is not viewable in most photo viewer apps, a photo is captured in both DNG and JPG formats. When you use the HTC Gallery app, you'll see the JPG copy of the photo, with a icon to indicate that there is a DNG RAW file of that photo.
Page 131 Camera Drag the middle node to vertically adjust the size of the windows. Drag the top or bottom node to split the screens diagonally. to toggle between the following options: Synchronous Use the main and front cameras to capture both shot photos or both videos at the same time.
Page 132: Panoramic Shots
Sweep panorama mode. When you're ready to take the shot, tap Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. Hold HTC One M9 as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames. You can also tap to stop capturing anytime.
Page 133 , and then tap to switch to Pan 360 mode. Hold HTC One M9 at face level so you'll have more room to capture scenes above or below you. When you're ready to take the first shot, center the white box within the Viewfinder markers.
Page 134 Camera Stand in the same spot even as you turn around to take more shots. For best results, remember to: § Avoid capturing scenes with moving objects. § Keep at least five meters distance from the scene. Pan repeatedly until you get your desired frames or when you don't see any more boxes.
Page 135: Other Camera Features
Camera Other camera features 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.
Page 136: Camera Settings
Camera Recording videos in slow motion Relive high speed action bit by bit and add a touch of suspense to your videos. Audio is recorded when you're in this scene, but will only be available when video is played back in normal speed. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
Page 137 Camera On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. , and then tap Tap a setting, and then drag its slider to make adjustments. To change a setting back to auto, tap When done, tap . To display the settings again, just tap When you're ready to take a photo, tap You can save your customized settings as a new capture mode.
Page 138 Camera Some capture modes may not support modifying the camera settings. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. Modify the settings as desired. When done, tap > Save custom camera. Enter a name, and then tap Save. on the Viewfinder screen, and then tap your created capture mode whenever you want to use it.
Page 139: 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. Tap anywhere on the screen to see Gallery controls and onscreen navigation buttons.
Page 140 Gallery You can also slide two fingers together or apart on the screen to scroll through the Timeline, feed, grid, and year layouts. Viewing photos and videos by album From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Gallery. >...
Page 141 Gallery Choose which albums you'd like to show or hide. Renaming an album If you have created albums to organize photos, you can rename these albums. In Gallery, tap > Albums. Press and hold the album that you want to rename. Tap Rename.
Page 142 Gallery Zoom out or pan across the map until a numerical location indicator appears. The number in the location indicator shows how many photos were taken in that area. Tap the location indicator to see the photos taken in that area. Want to know where you took a particular photo? While viewing the photo in full screen, tap anywhere on the screen, and then tap >...
Page 143: Adding Photos Or Videos To An Album
Renaming the 1. Tap Rename this place. location You'll only see Rename this place if the name is stored on HTC One M9. 2. Enter a new name. 3. Tap Save. Adding photos or videos to an album From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Gallery.
Page 144: Copying Or Moving Photos Or Videos Between Albums
Gallery Create an album or select an album that you've already created in Gallery. To create a new album to move or copy to, tap To add a single photo or video to an album, press and hold the photo or video. Tap Add to album, and then select the destination album or create a new album.
Page 145 Gallery > Add tag. Select items that you'll tag with the same keywords, then tap Next. Type in a keyword, and then tap Or, to use an existing tag, just tap it below the text field. Add more keywords when needed. If you need to remove a tag you've added, just tap the tag, and then tap OK.
Page 146: Searching For Photos And Videos
Gallery Tap OK to save your changes. Removing tags In Gallery, tap > Tags. Find the tile of the tag you want to modify. To untag photos and videos, tap the tile, and then tap > Remove tag. Select the items, then tap Remove. To completely delete a tag, tap in the tile, then tap Remove tag.
Page 147: Viewing Pan 360 Photos
Pan 360 photo. Try any of the following: Tilt HTC One M9 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 148: Trimming A Video
Gallery to switch between normal and slow motion playback. To adjust the playback speed of the video, tap > Edit > Adjust playback speed. Frame the sequence you want to slow down by moving the left and right sliders. Drag the slider up or down to choose how fast you want the sequence to play. to watch the result.
Page 149: Viewing, Editing, And Saving A Zoe Highlight
Gallery Viewing, editing, and saving a Zoe highlight When you view a group of photos and videos such as in an album, Gallery automatically composes a Zoe ™ highlight. A Zoe highlight is a collection of clips—which can be photos, videos, or both—that Gallery has preselected, with added background music and special effects.
Page 150: Photo Editor
Photo Editor Photo Editor Basics Choosing a photo to edit You can select photos to edit from Photo Editor or Gallery. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photo Editor. Tap Gallery to open an existing photo on your phone, and then browse for the item to edit.
Page 151 Photo Editor Choose to rotate, crop, flip, or straighten the photo. and make more adjustments, if needed. Press to return to the Essentials screen. to save changes. Except for when applying rotation, edited photos are saved as new photos. The original remains unedited.
Page 152 Photo Editor , and then tap to toggle between the before and after photos. to save changes. The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Applying photo filters From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. Choosing a photo to edit on page 150 to find out how.
Page 153: People
Photo Editor In the slideout menu that opens, tap Essentials. , and then scroll to the end of the predefined filters bar. Tap Custom. Make changes to the filter by adjusting the controls on exposure, saturation, white balance, and more. If you need to rearrange the order of your settings to achieve a particular effect, you can press and hold a setting and drag it to a new position.
Page 154: Editing Continuous Shots
Photo Editor to save changes. The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Fixing red eye in photos From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. Choosing a photo to edit on page 150 to find out how. to open the slideout menu.
Page 155 GIF creator Create an animated gif that you can quickly upload and share. This feature is available for burst shots captured on HTC One M9. You can identify burst shots by the icon on the thumbnail. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit.
Page 156 Photo Editor On the next screen, you can choose the direction you want the animation to play, set the speed of the animation, choose which frames you want to include, and more. when done. Select the file quality of your animation, and then tap OK. The animation is saved as a gif.
Page 157: People
Photo Editor to save changes. The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Object Removal Did a pedestrian or passing car ruin your otherwise perfect shot of a famous landmark? Retouch the photo to remove unwanted people or objects. This feature is available for burst shots captured with continuous shooting mode.
Page 158: Creative Effects
Photo Editor Creative effects Shapes Add some pattern to your photo by adding and blending shapes. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. Choosing a photo to edit on page 150 to find out how. to open the slideout menu. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects >...
Page 159 Photo Editor Tap a setting to adjust its values, and then 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. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit.
Page 160 Photo Editor Drag the shape mask to move it. Drag your fingers apart or together on the shape mask to adjust its size. Press and hold the shape mask with two fingers, and then drag your fingers in a circular motion to rotate it. to return to the image layer , and then drag your fingers apart or together on the image to adjust the image size inside the mask.
Page 161 Photo Editor 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. Tap a setting and drag the slider to adjust its values, and then tap to save changes.
Page 162 Photo Editor Drag your fingers apart or together on the shape to adjust its size. Press and hold the shape with two fingers, and then drag your fingers in a circular motion to rotate it. to return to the image layer , and then drag your fingers apart or together on the image to adjust its size.
Page 163 Photo Editor to open the slideout menu. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > Choose your second image. This will be your top layer Drag the layer to move it. Drag your fingers apart or together on the layer to adjust its size. to open the toolbar.
Page 164 Photo Editor If you want to adjust your background layer to blend with the top layer, tap to switch to the background layer. Tap a setting and drag the slider to adjust its values, and then tap to save changes. The edited photo is saved as a new photo.
Page 165 Photo Editor to open the toolbar. , draw an animation path or area for the selected effect, and then tap to adjust the animation speed and intensity. Press and hold an area with two fingers, and then drag your fingers in a circular motion to rotate the animation.
Page 166 Photo Editor Face Fusion Wonder what you would like if you shared the same features as another person? Face Fusion uses a person’s photo and a target face to merge the two photos into one. To use Face Fusion, be sure that: §...
Page 167: Raw Photos
RAW photos Enhancing RAW photos After capturing RAW photos, you can do some basic enhancements to them on HTC One M9. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photo Editor. Tap Gallery and select the RAW photo you want to enhance.
Page 168: Phone Calls
Phone calls Phone calls Video chat Face Tracking Want the other party to always have you in view? While doing a video chat using a third-party app, Face Tracking focuses on your face and others around you, and tracks faces that are within the camera's angle of view. Face Tracking can track a maximum of 4 faces.
Page 169: People
Phone calls to turn on Face Tracking. As other people around you enter the front camera's field of vision, each person will appear in a window on the other party's video chat screen. Your camera will zoom in or out to keep the faces in focus when you move.
Page 170: Phone Calls
Phone calls Sharing your phone screen Want to show off some pics or teach your friend how to use a phone feature? Screen Share allows you to show your phone screen to the person you're video chatting with. You need a third-party video chat app to use Screen Share. On the video chat screen, tap >...
Page 171 Phone calls Tap the contact you want to call. § To check other phone numbers associated with the contact, tap beside the contact name. § If the phone number has an extension, tap after connecting to the main line and then dial the extension number. Making a call with your voice Call a contact hands-free using your voice.
Page 172 Phone calls After dialing the main number, press and hold # to add a semicolon (;). Enter § the extension number after the semicolon , and then tap the call button. After connecting to the main line, tap Send to dial the extension number. You can save phone numbers with an extension in the People app.
Page 173 Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC One M9 even if the nano SIM card has been blocked or if you don't have one installed.
Page 174 Receiving calls When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears. HTC One M9 will automatically adjust the ringtone volume when you use the polite ringer and pocket mode features. Answering or rejecting a call Do one of the following: Tap Answer or Decline.
Page 175 Phone calls Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC One M9 to your ear when the speakerphone is on. On the call screen, tap . The speakerphone icon appears in the status bar.
Page 176: Call History
Phone calls When connected to the second participant, tap To end the call, tap End call. Call History Use Call History to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. Swipe to view the Call History tab.
Page 177 You will be able to enjoy a High-Definition (HD) Voice and Video Calling experience that is as simple as making traditional voice calls. Add Advanced Calling to your line. Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/AdvancedCalling. HTC One M9 cannot be in TTY mode while using HD Video Calling.
Page 178 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Global Ready HTC One M9 offers you reliable, consistent voice service at home and abroad. Use one phone and one number for voice coverage in more than 205 countries. Get one bill for both domestic and international calls.
Page 179 If there's already a plus (+) sign and country code before the phone number, HTC One M9 will just dial as is. HTC One M9 dials as is and does not prepend your home country code when you call phone numbers that are not stored in HTC One M9. When manually entering a phone number to call, you need to enter a plus (+) sign and country code before the number.
Page 180 Phone calls Resetting the reference country to default From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Settings > Call. Tap Assisted Dialing > Reference Country. Under Reference Country, tap the bar and select the country whose settings you want to set to default values. >...
Page 181: Sending A Text Or Multimedia Message Via Message
Messages Messages Sending a text or multimedia message via Message+ Open the Message+ app. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field, or tap to select a contact from the People app. Tap the box that says Type a message, and then enter your message. Your text message becomes a multimedia message when you attach an item or if you are sending to multiple recipients.
Page 182: Sending A Multimedia Message (Mms)
Messages Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message. , or press to save the message as a draft. § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above ).
Page 183: Sending A Group Message
Messages Select or browse for the item to attach. After adding an attachment, tap to see options for replacing, viewing or removing your attachment. , or press to save the message as a draft. Sending a group message Group messaging makes it easy to send a message to multiple contacts all at once. You can choose to send a group SMS or group MMS.
Page 184: Resuming A Draft Message
Similar to a group chat, sending a group MMS lets your recipients join the conversation you've started. HTC One M9 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 185: Forwarding A Message
Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message. Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC One M9, you can select which phone number to reply to.
Page 186: 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 a nano SIM card cannot be moved to the secure box. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages.
Page 187: Blocking Unwanted Messages
Messages Blocking unwanted messages Declutter your Messages screen by moving spam messages from contacts to the block box. If you have blocked a contact, that contact's text or picture messages will also be in the block box. Open the Messages app, press and hold a contact (or phone number) and tap §...
Page 188: Deleting Messages And Conversations
Messages Deleting messages and conversations Open the Messages app and do any of the following: Delete a message Open the conversation thread with a contact, tap the message, and then tap Delete message. To delete multiple messages within a conversation, tap >...
Page 189 Messages Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed.
Page 190: Htc Boomsound With Dolby Audio
™ , or USB audio out. Using HTC BoomSound with headphones Plug in your headphones and turn on HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio to enjoy refined audio details in a more personal way. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.
Page 191: Htc Music
Entertainment Tap HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio, and then select an option from the Choose your headphones screen. HTC One M9 remembers the headphone profile you chose so you don't have to select it again next time. HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio is not available over HDMI, Bluetooth, Miracast, or USB audio out.
Page 192: Music Playlists
Entertainment Press and drag your finger across the progress bar to jump to any part of the song. Turn shuffle on or off. (Shuffle is off when button is gray.) Cycle through the repeat modes: repeat all songs, repeat current song, and don’t repeat.
Page 193 Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC One M9. Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when the current playlist has finished playing.
Page 194 Swipe to the Artists or Albums tab. > Update artist photos or Update album art. If you want HTC One M9 to automatically check and update your music collection, tap on the Music app's main screen, and then tap Settings. Select Album art and Artist photos.
Page 195 Entertainment Trimming an MP3 ringtone Use the Music app's ringtone trimmer if you want to set only a part of the song as ringtone. Play the song that you want to set as a ringtone. > Set as ringtone > Trim the ringtone. Drag the trim sliders to the part where you want the ringtone to begin and end.
Page 196: Viewing Song Lyrics
Entertainment Viewing song lyrics Love a song so much that you want to sing along? HTC One M9 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.
Page 197: Htc Connect
HTC Connect What is HTC Connect? With HTC Connect, wirelessly stream music or video from HTC One M9 to your speakers or TV by just swiping up the screen with 3 fingers. You can stream media to any of the following types of devices: Blackfire ®...
Page 198 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. Using HTC Connect to share your media Before you start, make sure you have set up your speakers, TV, or appliance to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Page 199 Streaming music to Blackfire compliant speakers Play music simultaneously to multiple Blackfire compliant speakers BLACKFIRE from HTC One M9. RESEARCH Before you start, make sure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to the documentation that comes with your speakers to set up and connect them to your Wi-Fi network.
Page 200 Entertainment Swipe up with three fingers on the screen. HTC One M9 then turns Wi-Fi on automatically and scans for media devices on your Wi-Fi network. You'll see the available speakers listed. Tap the speaker you want to connect to.
Page 201 From the Home screen, tap > Settings > HTC Connect. HTC One M9 then turns Wi-Fi on automatically and scans for media devices on your Wi-Fi network. You'll then see the available Blackfire speakers listed. next to a speaker name.
Page 202 HTC BoomSound Connect app If you're using Qualcomm AllPlay powered speakers, download and install the HTC BoomSound Connect app to HTC One M9 to manage them, queue your songs to a shared speaker, and more. Connect HTC One M9 to a speaker or grouped speakers. For details, see...
Page 203 When several phones are streaming music to the same speaker, tap to add your music to the queue. To view the queue and check where your music is lined up in the list, tap to access HTC BoomSound Connect settings. You can rename speakers or clear the queue.
Page 204: Power And Storage Management
Power and storage management Power and storage management Battery Displaying the battery percentage You can check the percentage of remaining battery power right from the status bar. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. Tap Power. Select Show battery level.
Page 205 Checking battery history Check how long you've been using HTC One M9 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 206 Power and storage management Tap Power. Tap Battery optimization. Tap Not optimized > All apps to see the complete list of apps. To turn off battery optimization in an app, tap the app name, and then tap Don't optimize > Done. Repeat this process to turn off optimization in other apps.
Page 207 Tips for extending battery life How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC One M9. Try out some of these tips to help increase battery life. Use the power management features Turn Extreme power saving mode on in Settings.
Page 208: People
Power and storage management 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. Changing your wallpaper to a plain, black background can also help a little. The less color is displayed, the less battery is used.
Page 209 Power and storage management If you have many email accounts, consider prolonging the sync time of some § accounts. In the Mail app, select an account, tap > Settings > Sync, Send & Receive, and then adjust the settings under Sync schedule. When you’re not traveling from one place to another, sync weather updates of §...
Page 210: Phone Storage
Storage card Use your storage card as a removable storage to store and access your media and other files on HTC One M9 or any Android phone, or set it up as an extension of the internal storage. See Should I use the storage card as removable or internal storage? on page 211.
Page 211: Internal Storage
Third-party apps that you installed and their data can be moved between the § phone storage and storage card. After setting up the storage card as internal storage, the card can only be used on HTC One M9 where it has been formatted.
Page 212 Power and storage management Setting up your storage card as internal storage When you insert a storage card that has not been used on HTC One M9 before, the card will be mounted as removable storage by default. If the storage card is new or doesn't have content you want to keep, you can format the storage card to use it as internal storage for HTC One M9.
Page 213 Power and storage management If you no longer want to use your storage card as internal storage, you can reformat the card as removable storage. Before you do so, make sure to move all the apps and data from the card back to the phone storage. See Moving apps and data between the phone storage and storage card on page 213.
Page 214 Starting from Android 6.0, you can go to Settings to view and manage files on the phone storage and storage card. You can also view and manage files on an external USB storage device when you have it connected to HTC One M9. From the Home screen, tap >...
Page 215 Copy. Copying files between HTC One M9 and your computer You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC One M9. § Save and close your files before copying them from your computer to HTC One M9, or vice versa.
Page 216: Manage Photos And Videos
After copying the files, disconnect HTC One M9 from the computer. Freeing up storage space As you use HTC One M9, you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to free up phone storage space.
Page 217 Power and storage management Remove unused themes Themes can quickly consume up storage space because themes can include images, sounds and icons. Remove themes you're not using. See Deleting a theme on page 94. Back up data and files Keep only the most recent data in your apps and files that you often need to use. You can back up your other data and files.
Page 218: File Manager
Power and storage management Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC One M9 is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. If your storage card is used as internal storage and there are apps that were moved to the card, you will not be able to open these apps after unmounting the card.
Page 219 Power and storage management Searching for files In File Manager, tap In the search box, enter a few characters of the filename, and then tap the Enter key . Matching filenames from the root and subfolders are then displayed. Tap a file to open it. Sorting your files In File Manager, tap >...
Page 220 Power and storage management Select items to favorite. To remove an item from the Favorites tab, select the item and tap Remove from favorites. Deleting files or folders In File Manager, browse for the file or folder. Select items to delete. Tap Delete.
Page 221: Sync, Backup, And Reset
You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC One M9. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC One M9 and the Web.
Page 222 On the Account settings screen, you can also change the sync settings for an account. Removing an account Remove accounts from HTC One M9 if you no longer use them. Removing an account does not remove accounts and information from the online service itself. From the Home screen, tap >...
Page 223: Backup
Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC One M9? Back up HTC One M9 before you remove content from the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new phone.
Page 224: People
Verizon Cloud's storage. Go to verizonwireless.com/cloud. Using Android Backup Service Starting from Android 6.0, use the Android Backup Service to back up your HTC phone to Google Drive ™ This service can back up and restore the following:...
Page 225 Backing up HTC One M9 Automatically back up HTC One M9 to Google Drive so you can restore content such as app data and settings when needed.
Page 226: People
Backing up your data locally If you want to separately back up your content such as contacts and text messages on HTC One M9, here are some tips on how to export or import your data. Backing up your contacts From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.
Page 227 Enter the password you've set for this backup, and then tap OK. Backing up your text messages Keep important text messages by backing them up so you can restore them to the HTC Messages app, if needed. The Messages app backs up either to the phone storage or to your storage card if you have one inserted.
Page 228 Sync, backup, and reset Backing up text messages by email § You need to set up your email account in the HTC Mail app. § 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 229: Htc Sync Manager
This backup file is not password protected. 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.
Page 230: 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 data Sync data such as contacts and calendar between your phone and your computer.
Page 231 Sync, backup, and reset 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 OS X 10.6 or later versions.
Page 232 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 233: Reset
Reset Restarting HTC One M9 (Soft reset) If HTC One M9 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. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on.
Page 234 Sync, backup, and reset HTC One M9 not responding? If HTC One M9 does not respond when you touch the screen or press the buttons, you can still restart it. Press and hold the POWER and VOLUME DOWN buttons for at least 12 seconds.
Page 235 Sync, backup, and reset Resetting HTC One M9 (Hard reset) If HTC One M9 has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset or master reset). A factory reset reverts the phone back to its initial state—the state before you turned on the phone for the first time.
Page 236: Your Contacts List
People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC One M9 and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.
Page 237: Filtering Your Contacts List
Choose the accounts that contain the contacts you want to display. Press Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC One M9, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.
Page 238: Setting Up Your Profile
People Aside from searching for a contact by name, you can search using a contact's email address or company name. On the People tab, tap > Settings > Search contacts by, and then choose a search criteria. Setting up your profile Store your personal contact information to easily send it to other people.
Page 239 People Enter the contact information in the fields provided. 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 or editing a contact's details in People, you can...
Page 240: Editing A Contact's Information
People Editing a contact’s information Social network contacts cannot be edited. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. On the People tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Edit contact. Enter the new information. Getting in touch with a contact From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.
Page 241: Importing Or Copying Contacts
People For more ways of getting in touch with your contact, tap an icon below the contact photo. Importing or copying contacts Importing contacts from your nano SIM card From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. On the People tab, tap >...
Page 242 Tap Search contacts in your Company Directory. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC One M9. to import the contact. Copying contacts from one account to another Contacts from social networks may not be able to be copied.
Page 243: 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 One M9 finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link notification when you open the People app. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.
Page 244: Sending Contact Information
People Under Add contact, tap one of the options to link to another contact. § Breaking the link On the People tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose link you want to break. > Link. Under the Linked contacts section, tap beside an account to break the link.
Page 245: Contact Groups
We’ve also set up the Frequent group to automatically add the contacts you dial or get calls from the most. HTC One M9 also syncs with groups you've created in your Google Account. Creating a group From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People.
Page 246: Editing A Group
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. On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. Go to the Group action tab.
Page 247: Private Contacts
People Private contacts If you don't want to show a contact's name and photo on the lock screen when you have an incoming call, add the contact to your private contacts list. Adding a contact to the private contacts list Contacts must have a phone number before they can be added to the private contacts list.
Page 248: 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. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Calendar. , and then choose a calendar view.
Page 249: Week View
Calendar and Email Day and agenda views Day view shows your day's schedule and weather forecast for the next few days, while agenda view gives a quick glance of all your day's events. Swipe left or right across the screen to view succeeding or previous days. §...
Page 250: Scheduling Or Editing An Event
Calendar and Email Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC One M9, 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 251: Choosing Which Calendars To Show
Select or clear an account you wish to show or hide. If you have multiple calendars under an online account, tap to select the items to include. Tap Save. Calendars are synced on HTC One M9, even if they are hidden.
Page 252: Sharing An Event
Calendar and Email 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. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Calendar. Do one of the following: While viewing an event, tap >...
Page 253: Dismissing Or Snoozing Event Reminders
Calendar and Email Accept, decline, or tentatively accept the invitation, or propose a new time. to choose from more options, such as moving the invitation to a folder. If you need to cancel an accepted meeting invitation or propose a new time, view the event details in Calendar, and then tap Response.
Page 254: 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 One M9. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Mail. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears.
Page 255: Sending An Email Message
Calendar and Email Organizing your inbox Do you have a big pile of email messages in your inbox? Organize your email messages into tabs and quickly find the messages you want. Switch to the email account that you want to use. In the inbox, tap >...
Page 256: Reading And Replying To An Email Message
Calendar and Email Set the priority for an important message. Tap > Set priority. § To save the email as draft and send it later, tap > Save. Or press Resuming a draft email message In an email account inbox, tap >...
Page 257 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. When you receive a new email message notification, slide the Notifications panel down. 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 258: Managing Email Messages
Calendar and Email Managing email messages The Mail app provides easy ways to sort, move, or delete your email messages. Sorting email messages Customize how you sort your email messages. In an email account inbox, tap > Sort, and select from the sorting options. Moving email messages to another folder Switch to the email account you want to use.
Page 259: Searching Email Messages
Calendar and Email Searching email messages From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Mail. If you want to narrow the scope for your search, tap , check the search options, and then tap OK. For example, you can focus the search on the email content, or filter email messages that have attachments or are tagged as high priority.
Page 260: Working With Exchange Activesync Email
Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Enjoy the powerful email features of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync right on HTC One M9. 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 261: Adding An Email Account
Calendar and Email Tap Save. Sending a meeting request Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. > New meeting invitation. Enter the meeting details. Tap Save. Or tap Send if you've invited people to the meeting. Adding an email account Set up additional email accounts such as another Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account or an account from a Web-based email service or email provider.
Page 262: What Is Smart Sync
Calendar and Email Some email accounts allow you to set the sync schedule. You can use Smart Sync to save battery power. See What is Smart Sync? on page 262. Enter a name for your email account, and then tap Finish. What is Smart Sync? Smart Sync automatically extends the sync time the longer the Mail app is inactive.
Page 263: Google Search And Apps
Google Search and apps Google Search and apps Google Now Getting instant information with Google Now Do you want to check the weather or your morning commute time before you start your day? Google Now ™ delivers quick and up-to-date information that matters to you —all without the search.
Page 264 To dismiss a card, swipe it right. 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 M9 to search the Web, create appointments, set reminders, and more.
Page 265 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. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Google.
Page 266 Google Search and apps Set the reminder time or location details. When the reminder time is due or when you've arrived at the location, the Reminder card will appear in the Google search screen. You can then dismiss or snooze the reminder.
Page 267 Google Search and apps Turning on Now on Tap Before turning on Now on Tap: § Make sure that you're signed in to your Google Account and have set up Google Now. See Setting up Google Now on page 264 for details. §...
Page 268: Google Search
Google Search Searching HTC One M9 and the Web You can search for information on HTC One M9 and on the Web. In the Google Search app, start your search by entering a keyword or by using Google Voice Search ™...
Page 269 From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Google. If you've already set up a Google account on HTC One M9, you will be given the option to sign in to Google Now. In the search box, enter what you want to search for. As you type, matching items on HTC One M9 and suggestions from Google web search are shown.
Page 270: Google Apps
To get help or provide feedback, tap Google apps Google apps Count on the suite of Google apps on HTC One M9 to help you get productive, surf the Internet, be entertained, and more. Gmail Gmail lets you send and receive email from your Google Accounts or from other email accounts—all in one convenient app.
Page 271 Google Search and apps storage that you get from Google Drive, you may be eligible to receive additional online storage for free. Sign in to your Google Account on HTC One M9—and not from your computer or other non-HTC phones—to claim this offer.
Page 272: Android Pay
Make HTC One M9 your convenient mobile wallet with Android Pay. Just add your payment cards to Android Pay and pay for goods and services instantly using HTC One M9. Look for the Android Pay logo at stores and establishments in your location.
Page 273 Before you use Android Pay, make sure that NFC is enabled. Go to Settings, tap More > NFC, and check if NFC is on. When you're ready to pay for your goods or services, unlock HTC One M9. Place HTC One M9 next to the payment terminal.
Page 274: 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 275 Other apps For best results when creating your own wallpaper, use a simple image with distinct colors between the subject and background. For example, use an image that shows a high-contrast subject on a simple background.
Page 276 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 277: Htc Car
HTC Car On the road with Car Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC One M9 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 Car.
Page 278 Other apps Swipe up or down to see what you can do in Car. When using Car, return to the main screen from any other screen by pressing Close Car by pressing from the main screen. Using voice commands in Car Use your voice to control Car.
Page 279 Other apps You can also activate voice command mode by: § Tapping Speak on the main screen in Car. § Pressing the answer button on supported Bluetooth headsets. Finding places in Car In Car, tap Navigation. To search for a place, tap and enter a location in the search box.
Page 280 Other apps Playing music in Car In Car, tap Music. Swipe left or right to browse by category. to search your collection. Tap an album, song, or playlist to listen to it. Making phone calls in Car Tap Dialer to open the dialpad. §...
Page 281: Scribble
Other apps Scribble 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 282 Other apps Inserting images and illustrations in a note While composing a note, you can: to take a photo, or tap > Insert picture to select an image § from Gallery. to draw, or tap to write text. You can change the pen §...
Page 283 Other apps Creating a photo blog note Think photos can best convey your story? Group photos into a note, and make it more entertaining by including photo collages, stickers, and more. If inserting a collage, first group the photos in the same event or album in Gallery.
Page 284 Other apps Tap the area above the date, and then use the editing tools to insert text and illustrations. To add another page, tap . You'll see an onscreen message if you reached the maximum number of pages. Press to save the note. Grouping notes into a notebook To group notes into a new notebook, tap >...
Page 285: Clock
Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC One M9 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 286: Kid Mode
Other apps Clear Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone, and then set the time zone, date, and time as required. To display military time, choose the Use 24-hour format option. Kid Mode Switching to Kid Mode Use Kid Mode to let your kids have fun and learn on your phone without them accessing anything they shouldn't.
Page 287 Other apps Tap Finish, or tap Add a child to create a new profile. Exploring Kid Mode Enjoy the different child-friendly activities in Kid Mode. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Kid Mode. To easily switch to Kid Mode, you can also press and hold the POWER button, and then tap Kid Mode.
Page 288 If you've upgraded to a premium plan, tap Assessment for more information on your child's goals. Setting child-accessible apps in Kid Mode When in Kid Mode, you can choose which apps on HTC One M9 your child will have access to. On Parent Dashboard, tap Controls.
Page 289: Vz Navigator
Other apps until you get to the Add your apps screen. You'll see a list of apps on HTC One M9. Tap the plus button beside the app that you want your child to be able to use in Kid Mode.
Page 290 Other apps Watch the app introduction or tap Skip. Tap Start. Explore or search for an address, place, or point of interest or tap Map to see your location. To learn how to use VZ Navigator, tap > Tips and Tutorial.
Page 291: Internet Connections
Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC One M9 for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use the mobile network of Verizon Wireless (if a nano SIM card is inserted). Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges.
Page 292: Managing Your Data Usage
Downloading apps, maps, and files § Refreshing apps to update info and feeds § Uploading and backing up your files to your online storage account § Using HTC One M9 as a Wi-Fi hotspot § Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering §...
Page 293 Keeping track of your data usage Monitor your data usage to help prevent going over your monthly data allowance. Data usage measured by HTC One M9 may differ from, and be less than, your actual data usage. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.
Page 294: Wi-Fi Connection
Internet connections Viewing the data usage of apps From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. Under Wireless & Networks, tap Data usage. Scroll down the screen to see a list of apps and their data usage info. Tap an app to see more details.
Page 295 If Wi-Fi connection is off, tap the Wi-Fi tile to turn it on. . Detected Wi-Fi networks will be listed. Tap the wireless network that HTC One M9 is connected to, and then tap Disconnect. If you want to remove the settings for this network, press and hold the network name, and then tap Forget network.
Page 296: Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity
Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity When you open an app that needs Internet connection, HTC One M9 automatically scans for available Wi-Fi networks when Wi-Fi is on. Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi helps prevent you from going over your subscribed monthly data allowance while using data applications.
Page 297: Connecting To Vpn
Add virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and access resources inside a local network, such as your corporate or home network. Before you can connect HTC One M9 to your local network, you may be asked to: Install security certificates.
Page 298 Internet connections Connecting to a VPN From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More. Tap VPN. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to. Enter your log in credentials, and then tap Connect. When you’re connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the status bar.
Page 299: Using Htc One M9 As A Mobile Hotspot
Enter a password or use the default. § The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use HTC One M9 as a wireless router. § To help minimize security risks, use the default security settings.
Page 300: Sharing Your Phone's Internet Connection By Usb Tethering
Internet connections HTC One M9 is ready to be used as a Mobile Hotspot when you see on the status bar. Devices connected to your Mobile Hotspot use data from your data plan. Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem.
Page 301: 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 M9 can find it. Refer to your headset manual for details.
Page 302 If you don't see your headset listed, tap Scan for devices to refresh the list. Tap the name of your headset in the Available Devices section. HTC One M9 pairs with the headset and the headset connection status is displayed in the Paired Devices section.
Page 303 On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC One M9. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC One M9 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 304 Wireless sharing When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap the relevant notification to view the file. You can also tap > Show received files to view files received via Bluetooth.
Page 305: Nfc
Wireless sharing Using NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC One M9, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. NFC may not be available in some phones. Beam webpages, photos, contact information, and more by holding HTC One M9 and...
Page 306 Wireless sharing You must turn NFC on to use Android Pay. For details, see Paying with Android Pay page 273. Turning NFC on or off From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. Tap More > NFC, and then tap the NFC On/Off switch to turn it on and off. Beaming content Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC turned on.
Page 307 Wireless sharing Hold HTC One M9 and the other phone back to back. Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC One M9 and the other phone's NFC area are close to one another. Experiment by slightly moving the phones until a connection is made.
Page 308: Settings And Security
Settings and security Settings and security Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC One M9, you need to enable location sources. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Location. Tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on and off.
Page 309 Settings and security alert you of missed calls, new messages, calendar events, alarms, and other notifications. When the screen is on, press VOLUME to manage Do not disturb mode quickly. When Priority is selected, tap More settings to set priority notifications such as events and reminders or calls and messages.
Page 310 Settings and security Tap Manage approved contacts, and then tap to add Do not disturb exceptions. To remove contacts or numbers from the exceptions list, tap > Remove contacts. Setting a Do not disturb schedule Schedule Do not disturb to turn on automatically and how long will it last. For example, you can set it to turn on during a weekly meeting.
Page 311: Airplane Mode
Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC One M9 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 312: Automatic Screen Rotation
Settings and security Automatic screen rotation Automatic rotation is not supported in all applications. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Display & gestures or Display, gestures & buttons. Select or clear the Auto rotate screen option to turn it on or off. Setting when to turn off the screen After a period of inactivity, the screen turns off to conserve battery power.
Page 313: Touch Sounds And Vibration
§ 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 From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification.
Page 314: Changing The Display Language
Settings and security Tap Sound feedback and then select None to turn off keyboard sounds. Clear the Vibration feedback option to turn off keyboard vibration. Changing the display language Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more.
Page 315: Installing A Digital Certificate
Settings and security Installing a digital certificate Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC One M9 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 316: Disabling An App
Settings and security Under Advanced, tap Screen pinning, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn it on. Choose if to display the screen lock when unpinning. To require a screen lock for unpinning, do one of the following: If you haven't set a screen lock yet, tap Lock device when unpinning to §...
Page 317: Controlling App Permissions
Settings and security Controlling app permissions When you open apps the first time, you'll be prompted to grant them permissions to access certain data or features, such as contacts or the microphone. This gives you more control over which apps have authorized access. If you suspect a certain app of being malicious or requesting unnecessary §...
Page 318: Setting Up App Links
Settings and security Setting up app links If there's more than one app that can be opened when you tap a link—such as a shared social post or media link—you may be prompted to choose the app you want to use. When you're prompted after you've tapped a link, select an app, and then tap Always to set that app as the default app to use.
Page 319: Accessibility Features
If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, the card will become “PUK-locked.” You need a Pin Unlock Key (PUK) code to restore access to HTC One M9. Contact Verizon Wireless for this code.
Page 320 Use your voice You can use your voice to perform an action on HTC One M9. Call a contact using your voice. See Making a call with your voice on page 171.
Page 321: Accessibility Settings
Settings and security Use Motion Launch Motion Launch combines a motion and finger gesture to perform an action such as waking HTC One M9 from sleep mode or launching the camera. See What is Motion Launch? on page 69. Open Camera with Motion Launch Snap. See...
Page 322: Navigating Htc One M9 With Talkback
Navigating HTC One M9 with TalkBack Use TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC One M9 by spoken feedback. When you touch the screen, HTC One M9 vibrates and gives you an audible response so you know what you are touching.
Page 323 > Settings. Under Touch exploration, clear the Explore by touch option. You will no longer hear audible feedback from HTC One M9. 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.
Page 324 Settings and security Open the Use two fingers to swipe down from the top of the screen. Notifications panel Assigning TalkBack shortcuts TalkBack has customizable gestures that can be used to open the Notifications panel, view recent apps, access TalkBack controls, and more. The steps below are described using the regular gestures.
Page 325 Settings and security If you already changed the TalkBack shortcut gestures, check your TalkBack settings for the appropriate gesture. Press and hold anywhere on the screen. Drag your finger around the screen to explore the options. To cancel an action, drag your finger to your starting position. Changing the TalkBack reading speed The steps below are described using the regular gestures.
Page 326 Settings and security 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. When installation is completed, press twice and tap Language.
Page 327: Trademarks And Copyrights
Dolby Audio manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HTC, the HTC logo, HTC One, the HTC One logo, HTC BlinkFeed, HTC BoomSound, HTC Connect, HTC Dot View, HTC Sense, Motion Launch, VideoPic, UltraPixel, Zoe, and all other HTC product and feature names are trademarks or registered trademarks in the U.S.
Page 328 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 329 - capture modes 116 Backup - continuous shooting 121 - about 223 - flash 117 - HTC Sync Manager 229 - HDR 135 - options 223 - manual settings 136 - restoring backed up apps 47 - Pan 360 133...
Page 330 312 - screen brightness 312 - about 277 - screen rotation 312 - handling calls 280 - Sleep mode 51 - HTC Car Kit 277 DNG raw photos 130 - navigation 279 Double exposure 162 - playing music 280 Driving...
Page 331 Index Gestures - motion gestures 52 - touch gestures 55 Face Fusion 166 Gmail 270 Face Tracking 168 Google apps 270 Face unlock 74 Google Chrome Factory reset 235 - Google Drive 270 Files Google Maps 270 - copying 215 Google Now 263, 264, 266 Finger gestures 55 - setting up 264...
Page 332 - wallpaper 96 - entering text 82 - widget panel 50 - entering text by speaking 86 - widgets 99 - HTC Sense keyboard 81 HTC BlinkFeed - multi-language keyboard 83 - about 107 - predictive text 83 - adding regional editions 112...
Page 333 - moving email messages 258 Making calls - calling 170 Master reset See Factory reset Navigation Media streaming See Car See HTC Connect NFC (Near Field Communication) 305 Meeting request 261 Notifications Messages - panel 77 - block box 187 Now on Tap 266...
Page 334 Index - editing contacts 240 Power - filtering your contacts 237 - charging the battery 32 - groups 245 - checking battery usage 204 - importing contacts 38, 241 - saving power 207 - merging contact information 243 - sleep mode 51 - personal profile 238 Print screen - sending contact information 244...
Page 335 Sweep panorama 132 - manually switching locations 67 Sync - pinning apps in widget 67 - HTC Sync Manager 229 - setting up widget 65 - smart folders in widget 68 - unpinning apps in widget 67 - widget 65...
Page 336 - changing settings 99 - rearranging 101 - removing 101, 103 - resizing 99 Wireless media sharing Video chat See HTC Connect - Face Tracking 168 Word prediction 83, 84 - Screen Share 170 - bilingual prediction 84 Video Highlights...

HTC One M9 User Manual

What's New

Unboxing

Phone Setup and Transfer

Your First Week with Your New Phone

Personalizing

HTC Blinkfeed

Camera

Gallery

Photo Editor

Phone Calls

Messages

Entertainment

Power and Storage Management

Sync, Backup, and Reset

People

Calendar and Email

Google Search and Apps

Other Apps

Internet Connections

Wireless Sharing

Settings and Security

Quick Links

Need help?

Questions and answers

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