About your phone Basics Motion Launch HTC BlinkFeed Notifications Working with text Battery Personalizing Making HTC One truly yours Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms Home wallpaper Launch bar Adding Home screen widgets Adding Home screen shortcuts Editing Home screen panels...
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Contents Changing your main Home screen Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar Arranging apps Lock screen Camera Camera basics Taking a photo Tips for capturing better photos Recording video Things to remember when using the Duo Camera Taking continuous camera shots Using Zoe camera Taking selfies...
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Copying a text message to the nano SIM card Deleting messages and conversations Search and web browser Getting instant information with Google Now Searching HTC One and the Web Browsing the Web Bookmarking a webpage Using your browsing history Clearing your browsing history...
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Recording voice clips Keeping track of your tasks Kid Mode Internet connections Data connection Managing your data usage Wi-Fi Connecting to VPN Using HTC One as a Wi-Fi hotspot Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering Wireless sharing Bluetooth HTC Mini+...
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Assigning a PIN to the nano SIM card Disabling an app Lock screen notifications Hiding the caller from the lock screen Setting a screen lock Setting up face unlock Bypassing the lock screen Navigating HTC One with TalkBack Trademarks and copyrights Index...
Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations.
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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.
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Important note on recoverable data Important note on recoverable data Files and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your device may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software. Even a factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including personal information.
9. POWER and IR SENSOR 10. Notification LED ™ HTC One is available in either a 3G-only or 3G-and-4G/LTE version, depending on your region and mobile operator. You need a 4G/LTE plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data services. Check with your operator for details.
1. Duo Camera 2. LED flash nano SIM card HTC One uses a nano SIM card. The nano SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and memory for storing phonebook contacts and/or text messages. Inserting the nano SIM card Use a standard nano SIM card only.
5. Insert the nano SIM card tray back into the slot. Removing the nano SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC One before removing your nano SIM card. 1. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you.
5. Insert the microSD card tray back into the slot. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC One is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
Unboxing Removing the microSD card Make sure to unmount your microSD card before removing it. 1. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool (or a small bent paperclip) into the tray eject hole next to the microSD card tray slot.
Unboxing Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC One, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC One to charge the battery. When the battery power is too low, make sure to use the power adapter to charge, not the USB cable connection with your computer.
On the Fast and easy setup screen, tap I want to use Get Started. Your phone will show you the URL of the HTC Get Started site and a pair code. On your computer's web browser, just go to the URL and enter the pair code to start your web setup.
Restoring your backup from your online storage If you used HTC Backup before, you can restore your backup to HTC One when you turn the phone on for the first time or after a factory reset. Depending on the amount of content, restoring your backup to your phone through your data connection may incur additional data costs and take a long time.
HTC phone. Use HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone. 1. If you're setting up your new HTC phone for the first time, select Get content from old phone.
§ 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 to your computer. You can also sync playlists from your computer to the phone.
§ Tap Personalize to change the wallpaper, add widgets and shortcuts to the Home screen, and more. § Tap Accounts & sync to add and sign in to your different accounts, such as email, social networks, and more. § Tap Security to help secure HTC One, for example with a screen lock.
Phone setup and transfer Updating your phone's software HTC One can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You can also choose to automatically download updates or manually check if there's an available update. Visit www.htc.com/us/go/htc-software-updates/ for news and details about your phone's software updates.
Wi-Fi network. Once connected, tap Check now to check for updates. Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC One. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.
HTC One and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you only download from websites you trust. § Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've set HTC One to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources.
Phone setup and transfer Uninstalling an app If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can uninstall 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.
By using HTC Sync Manager, you can even migrate content from an iPhone. See Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone on page 136. § Back up HTC One to the cloud so it'll be a lot easier to restore your content to a new phone next time. Dynamic Home screen With HTC BlinkFeed, personalize your Home screen with the information and updates that matter most to you.
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Your first week with your new phone Outstanding camera features § The Duo Camera on HTC One takes photos with added depth and makes it possible to add special effects to your photos later in Gallery. § Choose from a variety of pre-defined camera modes, or create your own camera profiles.
§ View dynamic sports information while watching a live sports event. See Checking sports scores, stats, and more on page 114. § Use HTC Media Link HD to wirelessly share your media from HTC One to your HD TV. See Connecting to your home entertainment system on page 118.
36. Unlocking the screen § Swipe up to unlock the screen, swipe right to go directly to HTC BlinkFeed, or swipe left to go to the Home widget panel. § You can also press and hold the lock icon, and then drag it up, right, or left.
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Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick HTC One 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, and then select or clear Quiet ring on pickup.
Your first week with your new phone Rotate HTC One for a better view For many screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC One sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC One sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard.
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Your first week with your new phone Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to go to other Home pages, scroll through documents, and more. Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag.
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Your first week with your new phone Press and flick On the Home screen, you can easily move a widget or icon from one screen to another. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger, and flick the screen to the new location with another finger. Slide with two fingers In some apps, like Gallery, Messages, Mail, or the web browser, slide two fingers...
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Media gesture is turned on in Settings by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work only when sharing content or using HTC apps. Three-finger tap While using the HTC Car app, tap the screen with three fingers to activate the voice command mode.
§ If you don't see the icon, tap > Share. Switching between recently opened apps When you're multitasking and using different apps on HTC One, you can easily switch between the apps you've recently opened. Press to see recently-opened apps.
Waking up the phone with Motion Launch When the screen is off and HTC One is in sleep mode, use Motion Launch to wake up and unlock your phone directly to an app or screen. Motion Launch is a combination of a motion gesture, which is to lift the phone, followed by a finger gesture.
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Make sure you're not touching the screen when the phone vibrates. Wake up the phone directly to HTC BlinkFeed 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Swipe right across the screen right away.
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2. Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button right away. Making a call with Quick call When the screen is off and HTC One is in sleep mode, easily make a call by just swiping and using voice commands.
Your first week with your new phone Bypassing the screen lock for Quick call If you've set a screen lock with credentials, you can set HTC One to skip the security screen so you can immediately place calls with Quick call.
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2. Tap > Add content. 3. Choose a category. Or, if it's your first time to add content on HTC BlinkFeed, tap the tile that says Get automatic recommendations from BlinkFeed. Sign in to get recommendations. 4. Select one or more feed sources.
Do one of the following: § While viewing an article, tap § On HTC BlinkFeed, press and hold the tile of the article you want to bookmark. Then tap Read later. You'll find the reading list in the slideout menu.
Your first week with your new phone Posting to your social networks You can easily post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Compose, and then choose a social network.
Your first week with your new phone Notifications Notifications panel Notification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in progress such as files downloading. When you see notification icons, open the Notifications panel to check out details of the notifications that you've received.
187. Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC One is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification and the display is off.
Your first week with your new phone Working with text Selecting, copying, and pasting text In HTC apps such as Internet and Mail, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share it. 1. Press and hold on a word.
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. Selecting a keyboard layout Choose a keyboard layout that suits your typing style.
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Bilingual prediction is available only when you're using a Latin-based keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection > Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language...
Using the Trace keyboard Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. You need to turn on the Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 1. Slide your finger from one letter to the next to enter a word.
Your first week with your new phone Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them. 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text. 2. On the onscreen keyboard, press and hold 3.
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1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap History. 3. If you've used HTC One for a long time since the last charge, swipe left or right to scale the graph that details battery usage over time. You can also slide two fingers together or apart to scale the graph.
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How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC One. HTC One power management helps to increase battery life. If you like more control by tweaking settings on your own, try out some of these battery saving tips.
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Your first week with your new phone Manage your apps § Install the latest software and application updates. Updates sometimes include battery performance improvements. § Uninstall or disable apps that you never use. Many apps run processes or sync data in the background even when you're not using them.
55. § Need another widget panel? See Adding or removing a widget panel on page § Set HTC BlinkFeed or a widget panel as your main Home screen. See Changing your main Home screen on page 57. § Organize your apps. See Arranging apps on page 58.
§ To use a photo you captured with the camera, tap Gallery, choose and crop a photo, and then tap Done. § Tap Computer photos to use the HTC Get Started service to choose a photo from your computer. Launch bar The launch bar gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps (and other shortcuts).
Personalizing 4. Scroll through the widgets, or tap to search for a specific widget. Some widgets are available in different styles and sizes. 5. Press and hold and then drag the widget to a widget panel you want to add it You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or off certain settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
§ 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.
2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger. Changing your main Home screen Set HTC BlinkFeed or a widget panel as your main Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Manage home screen pages.
2. Press and hold an app or shortcut in the folder, and then drag it out to Arranging apps On the Apps screen, you can rearrange the apps and change the layout. 1. From HTC BlinkFeed or any widget panel, tap 2. Tap , and then choose how to arrange apps, such as alphabetically.
Personalizing 3. Press and hold an app or folder, and then do one of the following: § Drag the app or folder to another position on the same page. Wait until you see the occupying icon move away before releasing your finger. §...
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Personalizing Adding a widget on the lock screen Choose from our selection of lock screen widgets. Before you can add a widget on the lock screen, you must select the Enable lock screen widgets option in Settings > Security. 1. On the lock screen, pull from the right edge until you see a icon.
Apply photo or video filters. Modify basic and advanced camera settings. Choosing a capture mode HTC One gives you a variety of capture modes to use. On the Viewfinder screen, tap , and then select a capture mode to use.
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Using the volume buttons for taking photos and videos If you feel much comfortable with using push-buttons when taking photos and videos, you can set HTC One to use the VOLUME buttons as the Camera app's shutter release or zoom controls.
Improving focus and sharpness § HTC One has autofocus, which works best on a subject that is not moving too much. To change the focus, on the Viewfinder, tap the one you want to focus § If the subject is moving, on the Viewfinder, press and hold the subject to lock the focus.
§ If there are parts of the image that are in shadows and others are in highlights, use HDR to capture multiple shots of different exposures and combine them into one shot. Keep HTC One steady or place it on a level surface when using HDR.
4. Tap Video Quality, and then choose a video resolution. Things to remember when using the Duo Camera With HTC One, take and edit professional-looking photos without having to worry about "configuring" advanced settings for effects you usually get from DSLR cameras, such as bokeh and 3D-like dimension.
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§ If lighting is uneven, like when the background is a little bit under or overexposed, tap to adjust the exposure settings. § Hold HTC One so that you don't block the second camera lens. Composition § Match your subject with an interesting background. Positioning your subject...
Using Zoe camera Don’t let the best moments just pass by. When timing is everything, capture the exact moment with HTC One and get more than just a still photo. With just a convenient button in Zoe camera mode, you can: §...
When taking your burst shots with a 3-second video clip, it's good practice to: § Keep HTC One steady to capture moving subjects against a static background scene. § If using Sequence Shot to stitch different action shots into one photo, encourage the subject to make obvious lateral movements.
, and then tap 5. When you're ready to take the shot, tap 6. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. Hold HTC One as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames. You can also tap to stop capturing anytime.
§ Avoid capturing scenes with moving objects. § Keep at least five meters distance from the scene. 6. To take succeeding shots, pan HTC One as smoothly as you can, and then center another box within the Viewfinder markers. Do this repeatedly until you get your desired frames or when you don't see any more boxes.
Camera Using HDR When shooting portraits against a bright background, use HDR, short for High Dynamic Range, to capture your subjects clearly. HDR brings out the details of both the highlights and shadows, even in high contrast lighting. HDR works best when your subject is steady. The camera takes multiple shots at different exposure levels and combines them into one enhanced photo.
Camera 4. Tap , and then tap 5. Tap an item at the bottom of the Viewfinder screen, and then drag its slider up or down to adjust the setting. 6. When done, tap to show or hide the manual settings. 7.
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Camera 3. Tap > Save custom camera. 4. Tap Yes to save changes to the existing mode. To delete a custom camera mode, tap . Press and hold a camera mode you've created, and then drag it to to delete it.
Viewing photos and videos organized by time Photos and videos on HTC One are grouped together in Timeline view according to when they were taken. 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Timeline tab. You'll see thumbnails for every time period.
Gallery Copying or moving photos or videos to another album 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Albums tab. 2. Tap a tile to open an album. 3. Tap > Move to or Copy to. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to move or copy and then tap Next. 5.
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New place to manually enter a new name. 3. Tap Save. Renaming the 1. Tap Rename this place. location 2. Enter a new name. 3. Tap Save. You'll only see Rename this place if the name is stored on HTC One.
Gallery Finding matching photos Looking for photos of a specific person or thing? Use Image match to find photos faster instead of browsing through Gallery. 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Timeline, Albums, or Locations tab. 2.
Introducing Duo Effects Liven up photos taken on HTC One with Duo Effects. Do creative things with your photos such as changing the subject of the focus, applying artistic filters to the background, changing the angle of the photo, and more.
Gallery UFocus It's easy to change the focus in a photo taken with the Duo Camera. With UFocus you can create different versions of the same moment, anytime. 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap 2.
Gallery 3. Tap a thumbnail to apply the effect. 4. Tap anywhere on the screen to change where to apply the effect. 5. Tap to save the photo. Seasons 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap 2.
1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap 2. Tap > 3. Try any of the following: § Tilt HTC One to see the photo from different angles. § Tap at the bottom-left corner and then drag your finger on the screen to change the angle. Tap to return to tilt mode.
Gallery Fine tuning your 3D subject 1. While editing your photo with the Dimension Plus effect, tap 2. Draw an outline around the objects you want as your main subjects. You can refine your selection by using the tools. to zoom and pan for a more accurate selection. 3.
Pan 360 photo. 5. Try any of the following: § Tilt HTC One 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.
Gallery 5. 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. 6. Tap to save, or tap to save and share the edited GIF. The edited photo is saved as a copy.
Gallery Removing unwanted objects in a photo 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 a batch of shots that was captured with continuous shooting mode.
Gallery Changing the video playback speed Want to add a cinematic flair to your video by slowing down a particular scene? You can vary the playback speed of a selected section of a slow motion video. You can only change the video playback speed of videos captured using the slow motion scene in the Camera app.
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Zoe, tap > Music settings. 8. To preview the Zoe in full screen, hold HTC One in landscape orientation. 9. To create a video file of the Zoe, tap > Save, and then choose a video quality.
Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored/synced contact or a number from your call history. 1.
Phone calls Returning a missed call You'll see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open to check who the caller is. 2. To return the call, spread your two fingers on the missed call notification to expand it, and then tap Call back.
Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC One even if the nano SIM card has been blocked or if you don't have one installed.
2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen. Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC One to your ear when the speakerphone is on.
Phone calls Setting up a conference call Conference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make or accept a call, and then simply dial each subsequent call to add it to the conference. Make sure that you have conference calling service activated. Contact your mobile operator for details.
2. Select the Quiet ring on pickup option. Making HTC One ring louder in your pocket or bag To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC One is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call.
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Phone calls Changing the default country code for Home dialing 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Call. 2. Tap Home dialing settings. 3. Select a country, and then tap OK. Turning off Home dialing If you prefer to manually enter complete phone numbers to call while roaming, you can turn off Home dialing.
Messages Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft.
Similar to a group chat, sending a group MMS lets your recipients join the conversation you've started. HTC One 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.
Messages Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC One, you can select which phone number to reply to. Keep in mind that if you don't select another number, your response will be sent to the phone number that your contact used to send the last message.
Messages Moving messages to the secure box You can move private messages to the secure box. You will need to enter a password to read these messages. § The secure box does not encrypt messages. § Messages stored on the nano SIM card cannot be moved to the secure box. 1.
Messages Copying a text message to the nano SIM card 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message, and then tap Copy to SIM. A nano SIM card icon displayed.
4. To see all available information cards, swipe up the screen and tap More. Depending on the information that you've allowed to share, more information cards will appear on the Google search screen as you use HTC One to search the Web, create appointments, set reminders, and more.
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Search and web browser Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. For example, you can change the weather units in the Weather card or your transportation mode in the Traffic card. 1.
1. Open the Google Search app. If you've already set up a Google account on HTC One, you will be given the option to sign in to Google Now. To sign in to Google Now at a later time, tap .
Search and web browser Searching the Web with your voice Use Google Voice Search to find information on the Web by speaking to HTC One. 1. Open the Google Search app. 2. Tap , and then say what you want to search for. After speaking, matching items from Google web search are shown.
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Search and web browser Maximizing your browsing space § To hide the status bar when browsing, tap > Settings > General, and then select Fullscreen. § While browsing a webpage, tap > Desktop View to display the full desktop version of the webpage. Using browser tabs Open multiple browser tabs and quickly switch from one webpage to another.
Watch list so you can quickly find and watch them whenever you like. HTC One saves webpage text and images only. You will need Internet connection to open linked pages and play video clips.
Search and web browser Using your browsing history HTC One keeps a record of webpages you've visited. If you don't want HTC One to keep your browsing history, browse using an incognito tab. See Private browsing on page 106. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap >...
HTC Music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC One using the Music app. When you open the Music app for the first time, you'll be asked if you would like to automatically download related content, such as album covers and artist photos, to HTC One.
Listen to stronger bass, clearer vocals, and finer details in songs and videos, especially when played in Music and Gallery apps. To turn the HTC BoomSound profile on or off, go to Settings, and then tap the BoomSound On/Off switch.
Entertainment Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC One. Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when the current playlist has finished playing.
Ringtone. Viewing song lyrics Love a song so much that you want to sing along? HTC One gives your music an extra kick with song lyrics and cool music visualizations. To save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network when downloading lyrics. In Music settings, select Wi-Fi only.
> Search > YouTube. Enjoying TV with HTC One The TV app makes HTC One a key part of your entertainment experience. The TV app lets you easily tune into your preferred shows, get reminded when your favorite show is on, see what shows are coming up, and more.
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If you have more than one TV service provider, you can add additional EPGs to the TV app and easily switch between them on HTC One. The TV app is designed on the concept of Rooms. For each Room you can add one EPG and one remote.
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Entertainment 4. With Create a new room selected, tap Next. If you want to duplicate an existing EPG, select the Room with the EPG you want to copy. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to setup the EPG. To switch between EPGs, swipe left to right to open the slideout menu, and then tap next to the Room you're currently in.
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To view and post social media updates, you'll need to sign in with your accounts. 1. On the TV app, tap to open the slideout menu. 2. Under HTC TV, tap Live Scores. 3. Tap a game that interests you. 4. On the Details tab, view scores, stats, and more.
7. Point HTC One towards the TV and tap the blinking button on the screen. 8. Tap Yes if HTC One was able to turn on your TV, and then follow the onscreen instructions to continue setting up the other devices.
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> Settings. Controlling your TV from the Notifications panel Get a call while watching TV? You can easily use HTC One to mute the TV and more. 1. Slide open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap the controls to mute the TV, switch channels, and more.
Watch Later list. 4. While watching a video, you can: § Turn HTC One sideways to watch the video in full screen. § Tap the video screen to pause or to resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video.
Listen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC One to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.
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Entertainment About HTC Media Link HD Plug in HTC Media Link HD to any TV with an HDMI port. Then swipe up with three- fingers on HTC One to connect and display content wirelessly to your TV. HTC Media Link HD is sold separately.
1. Connect HTC One to your home network via Wi-Fi. 2. Open the Gallery or Music app. 3. Locate the media stored on HTC One that you want to share, and then tap it. 4. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen.
Gallery and play songs stored on the device in Music. You can also open PDFs and edit Office documents. You need a special cable to connect HTC One and a USB storage device. HTC One supports USB storage devices (except portable hard drives) up to 64 GB.
Copying files to or from HTC One You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC One. Save and close your files before copying them from your computer to HTC One, or vice versa. 1. Connect HTC One to the computer using the supplied USB cable. You'll see options for viewing or importing files on the computer screen.
Store your photos, documents, and other files on Google Drive to access them on HTC One, your computer, and your other mobile devices. On HTC One, just use your Google Account to sign in to your Google Drive storage. You can then:...
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§ Additional terms and requirements may apply, including a subscription fee, after your two-year trial expires. For details, refer to the terms and conditions on the Google Drive support site at support.google.com/drive/?p=drive_offers_htc. § The Drive app is owned by Google and is not provided by or associated with HTC Corporation.
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In Settings, you can check your available Google Drive storage space. Before your Google Drive storage info appears in Settings, you need to access your Google Drive from an HTC app first, such as signing in to Google Drive from the Mail app when sharing a file link.
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Storage 8. Select the files you want to share, and then tap OK. You'll then see the links to your selected files added to your email message. 9. Tap to send your email. Shared links are not accessible by your recipients automatically. Once your recipients receive the link, they can request access, and then you'll receive an email that notifies you to give them access.
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If you want to export this document as a PDF, tap the icon on the top left, and then tap PDF Export. Saving a document from HTC One to Google Drive In Polaris Office 5, you can save a PDF you're viewing or an Office document you created to your Google Drive storage.
You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC One. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC One and the Web.
You can also sync locally stored contacts, calendar events, bookmarks, and playlists between HTC One and your computer. Likewise, HTC Sync Manager is a good alternative if you don't want to back up your accounts, settings, and other personal content to the cloud. You can use it to create backups of HTC One on your computer.
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Save the time and frustration of re-creating your personalized HTC One experience when you do a factory reset or buy another phone. On HTC One, use HTC Backup to do a daily backup to the cloud so you can easily restore your content and settings next time.
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Backing up HTC One to Google Drive Turn on HTC Backup to do a daily backup of your phone over Wi-Fi. Turn it on by selecting Back up phone daily while doing the on-device setup. If you didn't do so, use the HTC Backup app.
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You may continue using your phone while apps are being restored. You can also open the HTC Backup app, and then tap Restore from backup. Just make sure that you've already signed in to the same account that you used to back up your phone before.
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Sync, backup, and reset 5. To help protect your data, tap Yes, and then set a password for this backup. Be sure to remember this password. You'll need to enter it again when importing contacts. If you don't need a password, tap No. 6.
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> Back up to storage card or Back up to email. 4. When prompted, tap OK. Importing your personal dictionary § Go to Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. Tap Personal dictionary > > Restore from storage card.
§ Import documents from your computer to your phone. Back up and restore Back up your HTC phone to your computer so you can easily restore your backup to the same phone or to another HTC phone. Sync playlists and data Sync music playlists and data such as contacts and calendar between your phone and your computer.
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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 Mac OS 10.6 or later versions. § If you have problem in installing HTC Sync Manager, close all your running programs and reinstall.
Reset Restarting HTC One (Soft reset) If HTC One is running slower than normal, is unresponsive, or has an app that is not performing properly, try rebooting and see if that helps solve the problem. 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. If you've set up a lock screen, you need to unlock it.
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4. Tap OK. Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can’t turn HTC One on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC One. The Fast boot option in Settings > Power must not be selected.
People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC One and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. Open the People app.
People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC One, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. 1. Open the People app. 2. On the People tab, you can: § Find people in your contacts list. Tap , and then enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search people box.
People 4. Enter the contact information in the fields provided. 5. Tap Save. When you tap the added contact on your contacts list, you'll see the contact information and your exchange of messages and calls. Depending on the information that you've added to the contact (such as an email address), you'll also be able to see the contact's social network updates, events, and photos.
1. On the People tab, tap and enter the contact's name or email address in the search box. 2. Tap Search contacts in your Company Directory. 3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC One. 4. Tap to import the contact.
Accepting contact link suggestions When HTC One finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link notification when you open the People app. 1. On the People tab, tap the Contact link suggestion notification when available.
We’ve also set up the Frequent group to automatically add the contacts you dial or get calls from the most. HTC One also syncs with groups you've created in your Google Account. Creating a group 1.
People Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each text message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 2.
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People Organizing your private contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts > Private contacts. 2. To add contacts to the private contacts list, tap , select the contacts you want to add, and then tap Save. 3. To remove private contacts from the list, tap >...
Email Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. 1. Open the Gmail app. 2. Do any of the following from your Inbox. § Tap an email message preview to read, forward, or reply to the message. §...
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Email Sending an email message in Gmail 1. In the inbox of the Gmail account you want to use, tap (or tap > Compose). 2. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap >...
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. 1. Open the Mail app. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears.
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Email Sending an email message 1. Open the Mail app. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Tap 4. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap >...
Email Quickly replying to an email message You can quickly respond to a new email message from the Home screen or lock screen. 1. When you receive a new email message notification, slide the Notifications panel down. 2. On the email preview, tap Reply all. If you have several notifications and you don't see the email options, expand the email preview by sliding two fingers apart on the notification.
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Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Enjoy the powerful email features of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync right on HTC One. 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.
4. Enter the email address and password for your email account, and then tap Next. Some email accounts allow you to set the sync schedule. By default, HTC One uses Smart Sync to save battery power. See What is Smart Sync? on page 153.
Calendar Calendar Viewing the Calendar Use the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you've signed into your online accounts, related events will also appear in Calendar. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. Tap , and then choose a calendar view. In any calendar view, return to the current date by tapping Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events.
Calendar Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC One, 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.
Calendar Sharing an event You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message. 1. Do one of the following: § While viewing an event, tap >...
Calendar Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2.
Location settings Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC One, you need to enable location sources. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Location. 2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on and off.
Travel and maps 3. Tap to turn Compass mode on. In Compass mode, the map orients itself depending on the direction you're facing. To exit Compass mode, tap 4. If you want to see more information overlaid on the map, tap , and then tap a map view such as Traffic or Public transit to toggle the view on and off.
Travel and maps 3. Tap the Enter key on the keyboard or tap a suggested search item. The first location on the search appears with a place marker and its info sheet displays at the bottom of the screen. All other search results are indicated by a red dot or a smart map icon.
HTC Car On the road with HTC Car Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC One to reach your destination, keep you entertained, and help you stay in touch with the people that matter to you. Access music, phone calls, maps, and more with HTC Car.
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§ If you hear a voice prompt, say "yes" or "no" to answer or decline a call. § Tap Answer or Decline. Customizing HTC Car § To change the default behavior of HTC Car, tap Settings. § To add more apps to HTC Car, tap and select an app.
Other apps Other apps Using Scribble Want to make a page for your digital scrapbook? Use the Scribble app to get artistic and combine photos, text, and illustrations in a note. With several templates to choose from, you can even create lists or track your budget. Have a greeting card ready and link it to your friend's birthday in Calendar to send in a few taps.
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Other apps Inserting images and illustrations in a note While composing a note, you can: § Tap to take a photo, or tap > Insert to select an image from Gallery. § Tap to draw, or tap to write text. You can change the pen characteristics. §...
To view notes you've shared, swipe to the Share tab on the Scribble main screen. Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC One 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.
2. Hold the microphone near the sound source. 3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC One, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording.
Other apps To see your recorded voice clips, tap . Press and hold a voice clip to see options for sharing, setting it as a ringtone, and more. Keeping track of your tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to do and task lists. Create tasks on your phone or sync them with your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account.
Setting child-accessible apps in Kid Mode When in Kid Mode, you can choose which apps on HTC One your child will have access to. 1. Open Parent Dashboard from the All Apps screen. You can also go to Parent Dashboard from Settings >...
Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC One for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the nano SIM card is inserted). HTC One is available in either a 3G-only or 3G-and-4G/LTE version, depending on your region and mobile operator.
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. The Mobile network settings screen opens. 4. Select or clear the Data roaming option. Select the Data roaming sound option if you’d like HTC One to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.
Internet connections 4. Scroll down the screen to see a list of apps and their data usage info. 5. Tap an app to see more details. Wi-Fi To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of a Wi-Fi signal varies depending on objects the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through (such as buildings or a wall between rooms).
> WPS Pin Entry. Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr) You can set HTC One to automatically log into a public Wi-Fi network that you regularly use. This saves you the trouble of going through the Wi-Fi provider's web authentication every time you connect to their Wi-Fi network.
§ Enter your login credentials § Download and install a required VPN app on HTC One Contact your network administrator for details. Also, HTC One must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection.
Internet connections Using HTC One as a Wi-Fi hotspot Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC One into a Wi-Fi hotspot. § Make sure the data connection is turned on. § You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service.
No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection of HTC One to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC One are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer.
2. If you don't see your headset listed, tap Scan for devices to refresh the list. 3. Tap the name of your headset in the Available Devices section. HTC One pairs with the headset and the headset connection status is displayed in the Paired Devices section.
2. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC One. 3. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC One and on the sending device. You may also be prompted to enter the same passcode or confirm the auto- generated passcode on both devices.
> Show received files to view files received via Bluetooth. Using NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC One, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. NFC may not be available in some phones.
™ option, make sure it is also turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, hold HTC One and the other phone back to back. Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC One and the other phone's NFC area are close to one another.
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Use NFC or Bluetooth to pair and connect HTC Mini+ to your phone. NFC may not be available in some phones. You only need to pair once. The next time you turn on HTC Mini+, it will automatically reconnect to your phone.
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Managing HTC Mini+ While HTC Mini+ is connected, you can manage it from your phone. You can create your own Quick text replies to add to HTC Mini+, find the device if you misplaced it, and more. 1. Turn HTC Mini+ on.
Settings and security Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC One 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.
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Settings and security 3. Tap Do not disturb exceptions and then tap 4. Choose whether to select contacts or groups to add to the exceptions list. 5. Select the checkbox to allow incoming calls from contacts on the exceptions list. To remove contacts or numbers from the exceptions list, tap >...
Settings and security Scheduling when to turn data connection off To help conserve power and data usage, you can set a time period when the data connection will automatically turn off during low peak times. This takes effect after the screen has been off for 15 minutes and there's no network activity (no downloads, streaming, or data usage).
§ Screen lock sounds § Pull-to-refresh sounds § Vibration when pressing hardware buttons § Touch sound and vibration when tapping the HTC Sense keyboard Turning touch sounds and vibration on and off 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound.
Follow the onscreen instructions to learn how to use Magnification gestures. Working with certificates Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC One to access VPN or secured Wi-FI networks, and also to provide authentication to online secure servers.
If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, the nano SIM card will become “PUK-locked.” You need a PUK code to restore access to HTC One. Contact your mobile operator for this code.
Choose to set a screen lock pattern, numeric PIN, or other means of securing your phone. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC One is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.
Settings and security Bypassing the lock screen If you've set a screen lock for HTC One, you can just skip the lock screen and go straight to the security screen for unlocking HTC One. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security.
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Settings and security Using TalkBack gestures When TalkBack is turned on and the Explore by touch setting is selected, the regular touch gestures are replaced by the TalkBack gestures. Media gestures such as 3-finger swiping may not be available when TalkBack gestures are enabled.
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Settings and security Using TalkBack context menus TalkBack has context menus for controlling continuous reading and global TalkBack controls. These menus can be accessed using TalkBack shortcut gestures. 1. Turn TalkBack on. 2. Do one of the following: § To open the continuous reading menu, use one finger to swipe up and right in one continuous movement.
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Settings and security TalkBack language settings 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accessibility. 2. Tap Text-to-speech output > Google Text-to-speech Engine, and do one of the following: Select a different Tap Language. language Install a language Tap Install voice data and tap the language you want. After the language is downloaded and installed, press twice, and then tap Language.
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- dual capture mode - Duo Camera Backup - filters - about - flash - HTC Backup - HDR - HTC Sync Manager - manual settings - options - Pan 360 - restoring backed up apps - recording a video Battery - selfie...
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Index - changing angles - about - changing focus - handling calls - HTC Car Kit - navigation Electronic program guide - playing music 111, 115 - setting up - voice commands Email Change phone language See Mail Clock - alarm...
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- turning off See Car Google Play HTC Clock - installing apps - setting an alarm - refund HTC Media Link HD Google Voice Search HTC Mini+ GPS (Global Positioning System) - adding Quick text See Location settings - disconnecting...
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Master reset - dictionary See Factory reset - entering text Meeting request - entering text by speaking Messages - HTC Sense keyboard - block box - layout - deleting a conversation - multi-language keyboard 95, 96 - draft message - predictive text...
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Index - changing angles - changing focus Online accounts - custom effects - adding accounts - Duo Effects - removing accounts - location - syncing manually - transferring from computer - what can you sync with - transferring from iPhone Online storage - viewing photos and videos - Google Drive...
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Speed dial Search Storage - searching phone and Web Sweep panorama - voice search Sync Security - HTC Sync Manager - protecting phone with screen lock - security certificates Tasks - storage encryption - about Sense TV - creating a task...
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Index - playback speed - recording - taking photo while recording - transferring from computer - watching Voice input Voice Recorder Voice search - adding a connection - connecting - disconnecting Waking up phone - through Motion Launch - through power button Wallpaper - changing Watch list...
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