HTC Desire 610 User guide
Contents Contents Unboxing HTC Desire 610 9 nano SIM card 10 Storage card 11 Charging the battery 12 Switching the power on or off 12 Want some quick guidance on your phone? 13 Phone setup and transfer Setting up your new phone for the first time 14 Restoring your backup from your online storage 15 Transferring content from an Android phone 16 Transferring content from an iPhone 16 Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 17 Other ways of getting contacts and oth
Contents Changing your main Home screen Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 50 51 Arranging apps 51 Lock screen 52 Camera Camera basics 54 Taking a photo 56 Tips for capturing better photos 56 Recording video 57 Taking continuous camera shots 58 Taking selfies 58 Improving portrait shots 58 Taking a panoramic photo 59 Using HDR 59 Recording videos in slow motion 59 Saving your settings as a camera mode 60 Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery 61 Viewing
Contents Replying to a message 76 Saving a text message as a task 77 Forwarding a message 77 Moving messages to the secure box 78 Blocking unwanted messages 78 Copying a text message to the nano SIM card 79 Deleting messages and conversations 79 Search and web browser Getting instant information with Google Now 80 Searching HTC Desire 610 and the Web 82 Browsing the Web 83 Bookmarking a webpage 85 Using your browsing history 86 Clearing your browsing history 86 Entertainment HT
Contents Calendar Viewing the Calendar 128 Scheduling or editing an event 129 Choosing which calendars to show 129 Sharing an event 130 Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 130 Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 131 Travel and maps Location settings 132 Google Maps 132 HTC Car 134 Other apps Using Scribble 136 Using the Clock 138 Checking Weather 139 Recording voice clips 139 Keeping track of your tasks 140 Kid Mode 141 Internet connections Data connection 143
Contents Disabling an app 161 Lock screen notifications 161 Hiding the caller from the lock screen 162 Setting a screen lock 162 Setting up face unlock 162 Bypassing the lock screen 163 Navigating HTC Desire 610 with TalkBack 163 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. This is a tip.
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.
Unboxing Unboxing HTC Desire 610 1. Dual speakers 2. Notification LED 3. nano SIM and microSD™ card slots 4. USB connector 5. VOLUME 6. Proximity sensor 7. Front camera 8. POWER 9. 3.5mm headset jack § HTC Desire 610 is available in either a 3G or LTE version, depending on your region and mobile operator. You need an LTE plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data services. Check with your operator for details.
Unboxing nano SIM card HTC Desire 610 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. Inserting a modified SIM card may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot. 1. Make sure HTC Desire 610 is off and hold it securely with the front facing down. 2. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger. 3.
Unboxing Removing the nano SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Desire 610 before removing your nano SIM card. 1. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger. 2. Press the nano SIM card to eject it from its slot. 3. To close the slot cover, slide the plastic hinge into the side and press the cover until it clicks into place. Storage card Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. Inserting the storage card 1.
Unboxing Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC Desire 610, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC Desire 610 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. 1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector. 2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the power adapter. 3.
Unboxing Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. If you've set up a lock screen, you need to unlock it. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. 3. Tap Power off on the options menu. Want some quick guidance on your phone? Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in the Tips & Help app to learn how to use your phone. § When you see a Tips & Help tile in HTC BlinkFeed™, just tap the tile to know more about the tip.
Phone setup and transfer Phone setup and transfer Setting up your new phone for the first time When you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You can enable TalkBack to navigate by voice feedback before selecting the language. Press and hold two fingers on the screen until you hear a message saying that accessibility mode is enabled. Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, sign in to your accounts, and more.
Phone setup and transfer Restoring your backup from your online storage If you used HTC Backup before, you can restore your backup to HTC Desire 610 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. Using a Wi-Fi® connection is recommended. 1. When you're asked whether you have a Google® Account, sign in to your account. 2.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring content from an Android phone On your old Android phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transfer your content to your new HTC phone. The types of locally stored content on your old phone that the tool can transfer include contacts, messages, calendar events, web bookmarks, music, photos, and videos. Some settings can also be transferred. § You need Android version 2.2 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your old phone.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to transfer contacts from an iPhone, a phone that has Android version 2.1 (or earlier version), or other types of phones. Depending on the capabilities of your old phone, you may be able to transfer not only contacts but also other data such as calendar events and text messages to your new HTC phone. Use HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone. 1.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer There are two ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer. § Connect HTC Desire 610 to your computer. Your computer will recognize it just like any removable USB drive, and you can copy your media between them. § Download and use the HTC Sync Manager software on your computer. You can set it up to automatically get music, photos, and videos off HTC Desire 610 to your computer.
Phone setup and transfer Customizing Quick Settings Aside from the default tiles, there are several other tiles available in Quick Settings. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap and do one of the following: § In the Quick Settings list, press and hold move and drag it to rearrange the list. § Under Hidden items, press and hold in Quick Settings.
Phone setup and transfer Updating your phone's software HTC Desire 610 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. Enabling automatic updates You can choose to automatically download and install software updates for HTC or mobile operator apps. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap About. 2. Tap Software updates. 3. To save on data usage, you can choose to update through Wi-Fi only. 4.
Phone setup and transfer Installing an application update When Internet connection is on and there's an available update for your HTC or mobile operator apps, the update notification icon appears in the status bar. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the update notification. The Updates screen opens with the list of application updates to be installed. 2. Tap an item to view its details, and then tap . 3. When you're done reviewing the updates, tap Install.
Phone setup and transfer 4. To download or purchase the app, tap Install (for free apps) or the price button (for paid apps). 5. Tap Accept. Apps sometimes get updated with improvements or bug fixes. To automatically download updates, after installing the app, tap > Auto-update apps. 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. 1.
Phone setup and transfer Uninstalling an app If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can uninstall it. Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. From the Apps screen, press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it to Uninstall. If you purchased an app in Play Store, you can uninstall it for a refund within a limited time. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, refer to the Google Play help.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone About your phone Features you'll enjoy on HTC Desire 610 HTC Desire 610 gives you options for quick and easy setup. Transferring your old phone's content such as your contacts, messages, and media can be done right from HTC Desire 610. Also, enjoy taking shots with the camera, checking personalized content with HTC BlinkFeed, and more.
Your first week with your new phone Outstanding camera features § Choose from a variety of pre-defined camera modes, or create your own camera profiles. See Choosing a capture mode on page 54. § With VideoPic, you can snap a picture while you're shooting video. See Taking a photo while recording a video — VideoPic on page 57. § Switch to Sweep panorama and pan the camera to capture a wide-angle view of the scenery. See Taking a panoramic photo on page 59.
Your first week with your new phone Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Desire 610 into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Desire 610 is in your bag. Switching to Sleep mode To turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode, you briefly press the POWER button. HTC Desire 610 also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s left idle for a while.
Your first week with your new phone Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC Desire 610, lower the ring volume, and more. Flip to mute If your phone is facing up when a call comes in, turn the phone over to mute it. If you go to Settings and then tap Sound > Flip to mute, you can set your phone to: Mute once Mute only once after flipping the phone. While the phone is still facing down, it will ring again when there are other incoming calls.
Your first week with your new phone Rotate HTC Desire 610 for a better view For many screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC Desire 610 sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC Desire 610 sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more.
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. While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the target position.
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 apart to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text.
Your first week with your new phone Two-finger swipe Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick Settings. Three-finger swipe § Swipe up using three fingers to choose a device where to share content such as photos, videos, and music from HTC Desire 610. You can also share streaming media from apps such as YouTube®. § Swipe down to disconnect from the device.
Your first week with your new phone Opening an app or folder from the lock screen On the lock screen, drag an app or folder icon up to unlock the screen and directly go to the app or folder. The shortcuts on the lock screen are the same ones on your Home screen's launch bar. To change the lock screen shortcuts, replace the apps or folders on the launch bar.
Your first week with your new phone Refreshing content In some apps, you can easily refresh content that's synced or downloaded from the Web with a simple finger gesture. 1. While viewing content such as weather or Mail inbox, scroll to the top of the screen. 2. Pull down with your finger, and then release to refresh.
Your first week with your new phone Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, slide two fingers together, and then tap . 2. While HTC BlinkFeed is selected, tap Remove. 3. To add it back, swipe right, and then tap the BlinkFeed. button that has the word Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed Personalize HTC BlinkFeed to show articles and status updates from your favorite news sources, categories, editions, and apps.
Your first week with your new phone Subscribing to multiple regional editions Want to keep up to date on current events in more than one region? You can show one or more editions of your choice on HTC BlinkFeed. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap 3. Tap > Add content. , and then select a locale or region. 4. Select the feed sources to add.
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. 3. Compose your status update and post it on your social network. Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed Whether it's a tile or an entire feed, you can remove content you don't want to see on HTC BlinkFeed.
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. 1. To open the Notifications panel, slide down from the top of the screen. If you have several notifications, scroll down the screen to see them all. 2.
Your first week with your new phone § Solid green light when HTC Desire 610 is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. § Solid orange light when the battery is being charged. § Flashing orange light when the battery level reaches very low. 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.
Your first week with your new phone Sharing text 1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap Share. 2. Choose where to paste and share the selected text, such as in an email message or social network status update. 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, phrases, and shortcuts to the word prediction dictionary.
Your first week with your new phone Selecting a keyboard layout Choose a keyboard layout that suits your typing style. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection > Keyboard types. 3. Select the keyboard layout that you want to use. Choosing and switching between keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC Desire 610, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1.
Your first week with your new phone Setting a second language for word prediction You can set the word prediction to be bilingual. As you type, you’ll get word suggestions in the languages that you’ve selected. Bilingual prediction is available only when you're using a Latin-based keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection > Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want.
Your first week with your new phone 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. 2. Lift your finger when the word is completed. 3. If you want to continue entering text, slide your finger over the letters again to enter the next word.
Your first week with your new phone Battery Checking battery usage See a ranking list of apps that are using the battery. You can also see how much and how long the battery has been used for each app. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap Usage, and then tap an app to check how it's using the battery. You'll see how much battery power is used by resources such as the CPU for the app and other use details.
Your first week with your new phone Manage your connections § Turn off wireless connections such as mobile data, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth when not in use. § Turn GPS on only when a precise location is needed, such as while using navigation or location-based apps. See Turning location services on or off on page 132.
Your first week with your new phone § In Settings, tap Accounts & sync and check what types of data are being synced in your online accounts. When the battery is starting to run low, temporarily disable syncing some data. § 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.
Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC Desire 610 truly yours Make HTC Desire 610 look and sound just the way you want it. § Choose a ringtone and other sounds that you like to use. See Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms on page 46. § Personalize your Home screen with a different wallpaper. See Home wallpaper on page 47. § For the lock screen, you can use the same wallpaper as your Home screen or choose a different wallpaper. See Changing the lock screen wallpaper on page 52.
Personalizing Home wallpaper Choose from the available wallpapers, or use any photo you've taken with the camera. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Home screen wallpaper. 3. Choose from where you want to select a wallpaper. § To use a photo you captured with the camera, tap Gallery, choose and crop a photo, and then tap Done. § Tap Computer photos to use the HTC Get Started service to choose a photo from your computer.
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 to. You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or off certain settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Changing the settings of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People widget). 1.
Personalizing 4. Scroll through the apps or shortcuts, or tap to search for one. 5. Press and hold and then drag an app or a shortcut to a widget panel you want to add it to. To add an app from the Apps screen, press and hold the app, and then drag it to a widget panel. Editing Home screen panels Adding or removing a widget panel § 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).
Personalizing Moving a widget or icon You can easily move a widget or icon from one widget panel to another. 1. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger. 2. With another finger, flick left or right to rotate the screen to another widget panel. 3. Release the widget or icon. Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove, and then drag it to 2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger.
Personalizing Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 2. Tap the folder to open it. 3. Tap the folder window’s title bar, and then enter a new folder name. 4. Add more apps into the folder. Tap , select your apps, and then tap Done. You can also add shortcuts to settings or information to a folder. Add a shortcut first to a widget panel, and then drag it over to the folder.
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. § Drag the app or folder to the or arrow to move it to another page. 4. When you're done moving apps and folders, tap . Grouping apps into a folder 1. On the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap > Custom. > Rearrange apps. 3.
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 2. Tap icon. . 3. Tap a widget that you want to add to the lock screen. Moving or deleting a lock screen widget 1. On the lock screen, pull from the right edge until you see the widget you want to move or delete. 2.
Camera Camera Camera basics Take great photos and videos with the camera, and make them more memorable by applying a variety of filters and scenes. Open the Camera app and tap to see all controls on the Viewfinder screen. You can use the controls to switch capture modes, add filters, set the flash, and more. See a collection of camera scenes when taking photos and videos. Choose an ISO level or set it back to Auto. Higher ISO works best in low light conditions. Adjust the exposure settings.
Camera Applying a filter Use the available filters to make your photos and videos look like they’ve been taken through special lenses. Some camera modes may not support filters. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 2. Tap to show the camera options. , and then choose one of the available filters. Turning the camera flash on or off Tap the flash icon to choose a flash mode. When using Flash on or Auto flash mode, the camera intelligently sets the best flash brightness for your photo.
Camera Taking a photo 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode. 3. Point the camera at what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the focus automatically as you move it. 4. When you're ready to take the photo, tap . Tips for capturing better photos 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 Desire 610 has autofocus, which works best on a subject that is not moving too much.
Camera Other tips § In Camera settings, tap Grid to help frame the subject better or improve the composition. § If taking photos under fluorescent or incandescent bulbs and the subject appears to be off-color, tap , and then choose a white balance setting. Check the image on the Viewfinder and select the option that displays the closest color to the natural color of the subject. § In Camera settings, you can tap Image adjustments and adjust the exposure, contrast, and others before taking the photo.
Camera Taking continuous camera shots Do you want to take photos of moving subjects? Whether it’s your kid's football game or a car race, you can capture the action. Choose Auto scene to use this feature. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode. 3. On the Viewfinder screen, just press and hold consecutive shots of your subject. . The camera takes up to 20 4. To keep just one photo, select the photo that you like the most, and then tap Best shot. To save the photos as a batch, press .
Camera Taking a panoramic photo Get a wider shot of landscapes in one sweep. Some camera features are not available when you’re in this mode, such as zooming. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode. 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 4. Tap , and then tap to show the camera options. . 5. When you're ready to take the shot, tap . 6. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. Hold HTC Desire 610 as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames.
Camera 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. 4. Tap beside the menu button, and then tap 5. Tap to start recording. 6. To stop recording, tap . . Saving your settings as a camera mode Save a scene or custom settings as a new camera mode so you can conveniently use it anytime you need it. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to the camera mode you want to use. Some camera modes may not support modifying the camera settings. 3.
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. Viewing photos and videos organized by time Photos and videos on HTC Desire 610 are grouped together in Timeline view according to when they were taken. 1.
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. Select an album to move or copy the photos or videos to. To create a new album to move or copy to, tap . To move or copy a single photo or video, open an album and then press and hold the photo or video.
Gallery 3. 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. 4. 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 > Show on map. (Show on map is available when you've enabled Geo-tag photos in Camera.
Gallery Editing your photos Make your pictures even better. Gallery has an array of editing tools that let you crop, rotate, apply and create photo filters, and much more to your photos. 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap . 2. Do any of the following: § Tap to apply a special effect to the photo. § Tap to apply a filter to the photo. § Tap to add a decorative frame to the photo. § Tap to draw, rotate, crop, flip, or straighten the photo. 3. Tap Save.
Gallery 4. Tap Save Preset to name your filter and save it. After saving your filter, you'll see a preview of your photo with the filter applied. 5. Tap to save the modified photo as a new photo. Trimming a video 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Timeline or Albums tab. 2. Tap a tile to open a time period or album. 3. When you see the video you want, tap it to play in full screen. 4. Tap the onscreen controls to pause or resume playback, adjust the volume, and more.
Zoe Zoe Creating a Zoe in Gallery When you view a group of photos and videos such as an album, Gallery automatically composes a Zoe. A Zoe is a collection of photos and videos that Gallery has preselected, with added background music and special effects. You can change the content, theme, and music. You can also save or share the Zoe as a video. 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Timeline, Albums, or Locations tab. 2. Tap a tile to open a group of photos and videos.
Zoe About the Zoe app The Zoe app combines photos and videos that you and your friends have taken (at the same event, for example) and shared. Engage with the Zoe community, where everyone's content is public. When using the app, here are a few key terms that you should know about: Zoe A video collage of your photos and videos, automatically added with theme and soundtrack. Clip A photo or video that you can choose to include in a Zoe, including any contributions from its remixes.
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. HTC Desire 610 is available in either a 3G-only or 3G-and-LTE™ version, depending on what's supported by the phone you purchased and your mobile operator. You need an LTE plan to use your operator's 4G LTE network for voice calls and data services.
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. If you have multiple missed calls, tap the missed calls notification to open the Call History tab. Using Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap.
Phone calls Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event When you receive a text message, email, or calendar event that has a phone number in it, you can just tap the number to place a call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Desire 610 even if the nano SIM card has been blocked or if you don't have one installed. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call. 1. Open the Phone app. 2.
Phone calls What can I do during a call? When a call is in progress, you can turn the speakerphone on, place the call on hold, and more. Putting a call on hold To put the call on hold, tap . To resume the call, tap > Hold. The status bar then displays the hold call icon > Unhold. Switching between calls If you’re already in a call and you accept another call, you can switch between the two calls. 1. When you receive another call, tap Answer to accept the second call and put the first call on hold.
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. 1. Make a call to the first conference call participant. 2. When connected, tap > Add call, and then dial the number of the second participant. The first participant is put on hold. 3.
Phone calls Blocking a caller When you block a phone number or a contact, all calls from the phone number or contact will be declined automatically. On the Call History tab, press and hold the contact or phone number you want to block, and then tap Block contact. You can always remove a caller from your blocked list. On the Call History tab, tap > Blocked contacts. Press and hold a contact, and then tap Unblock contacts.
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. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Call. 2. Under Other settings, clear the Home dialing option.
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. § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above ). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message.
Messages 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. Group MMS may incur extra data fees. 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap . 3. Tap , and then select multiple recipients. 4. To send a group SMS, make sure that Send as individual messages is selected. Clear this option to send your message as a group MMS.
Messages Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Desire 610, 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. 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap and select which phone number you want to reply to. 3.
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. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap > Move to secure box. 3. Select the messages, and then tap Move.
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. is Deleting messages and conversations On the Messages screen, do any of the following: Delete a message Open the conversation thread with a contact, tap the message, and then tap Delete message.
Search and web browser Search and web browser Getting instant information with Google Now Do you want to know 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. Depending on your location, time of day, and previous Google searches, Google Now displays information cards that include: § The day's weather and the weather forecast for upcoming days.
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. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the onscreen navigation buttons. 2. Do any of the following: § To change a card setting, such as the weather unit on the Weather card, tap , and then tap the arrow buttons when available.
Search and web browser Refreshing Google Now Refresh Google Now to update the information cards or show relevant cards for information that you've just added on HTC Desire 610, like an upcoming event in Calendar. 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the onscreen navigation buttons. 2. Pull down the screen with your finger, and then release to refresh. Turning off Google Now 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the onscreen navigation buttons. 2.
Search and web browser Searching the Web with your voice Use Google Voice Search to find information on the Web by speaking to HTC Desire 610. 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the onscreen navigation buttons. 2. Tap , and then say what you want to search for. After speaking, matching items from Google web search are shown. 3. If what you’re searching for is in the list, tap the item to open it in its compatible app. Otherwise, tap to search again. Setting search options 1. Open the Google app.
Search and web browser Maximizing your browsing space § To hide the status bar when browsing, tap select Fullscreen. § While browsing a webpage, tap version of the webpage. > Settings > General, and then > Desktop View to display the full desktop Using browser tabs Open multiple browser tabs and quickly switch from one webpage to another. Open the Internet app. § To add a browser tab, tap > . Repeat the same to open new browser tabs.
Search and web browser Saving web content for later Save webpages to read later, even without an Internet connection. You can also add some video clips on webpages to the Watch list so you can quickly find and watch them whenever you like. HTC Desire 610 saves webpage text and images only. You will need Internet connection to open linked pages and play video clips. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > . 2. Tap Reading list or Watch list.
Search and web browser Using your browsing history HTC Desire 610 keeps a record of webpages you've visited. If you don't want HTC Desire 610 to keep your browsing history, browse using an incognito tab. See Private browsing on page 86. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > History. 2. Swipe to the History or Most visited tab. 3. Navigate to the webpage that you want to view, and then tap it. Clearing your browsing history 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > Settings > Privacy & security > Clear history.
Entertainment Entertainment HTC Music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC Desire 610 using the Music app. When you open the Music app for the first time, you'll be asked if you would like to automatically download related content, such as album covers and artist photos, to HTC Desire 610. 1. Open the Music app. 2. Swipe to the different tabs to browse by category. 3. Tap a song to play. 4. Tap the onscreen icons to control music playback, repeat songs, and more.
Entertainment Playing music from the Lock screen If you want to launch the Music app directly from the Lock screen, go to Settings, and then tap Security > Unlock Music automatically. You can: § While playing music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on, swipe down from the Music widget, and then tap on the widget. § If you've added the Music app as a shortcut on the launch bar, drag it up to open the Music app.
Entertainment Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC Desire 610. Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when the current playlist has finished playing. 1. While a song is playing, browse for other tracks. 2. Do any of the following: § Browse for the album or playlist that you want, press and hold it, and then tap Add to queue. § Browse for an artist or song, and then tap > Add to queue. The songs you've added appear on the Queue tab.
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. 1. When you find the song that you want, tap ringtone. 2. Drag the trim sliders end. > Set as ringtone > Trim the to the part where you want the ringtone to begin and For a more precise trimming, tap the left or right arrow buttons. Time markers indicate where you are on the song. 3. When you're done trimming, tap Set as. 4.
Entertainment Finding music videos on YouTube It's easy to find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube. On the Now playing screen, tap > Search > YouTube. YouTube Watching videos on YouTube Check out the latest video sensations using the YouTube app. 1. Open the YouTube app. 2. Browse or search for a video. 3. When you find the video that you like, tap it. Want to watch the video at a later time instead? Tap next to the video title, and then tap Add to > Watch later.
Entertainment Creating video playlists Organize your favorite videos into playlists and watch them in the YouTube app. Make sure that you're signed in to your Google account. 1. Open the YouTube app. 2. Browse or search for a video. 3. Tap next to the video title, and then tap Add to > New playlist. 4. Enter the playlist name, and then tap OK. If you don't want to share the video playlist, select Private before you tap OK. 5.
Entertainment Wireless media Connecting to your home entertainment system Want to make your HTC Desire 610 experience bigger and louder? By swiping up with three fingers, share your videos, music, and even streaming media to external devices.
Entertainment HTC Connect Looking for a new DLNA home entertainment system? Find one that has the HTC Connect™ logo. Connecting your HTC phone to an HTC Connect certified device is fast and easy. You'll also be able to remotely control media playback, adjust the volume, and more. For more information, see www.htc-connect.com. Sharing your media on DLNA devices If you'll be using a DLNA compliant TV or audio system, refer to its documentation on how to connect it to your home network. 1.
Storage Storage Phone storage Types of storage Want to know what types of storage you can use for your apps, data, and files? HTC Desire 610 has these storage types: Phone storage This storage combines both the internal storage, where apps, email, data, and text messages are stored, and the file storage, where photos, videos, and music files are kept. If you are running out of phone storage, see Making more storage space on page 96 for some tips on how to free up space.
Storage Making more storage space As you use HTC Desire 610, you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to increase storage space. Run the storage wizard Free up space in the storage by uninstalling apps and deleting files you no longer want to keep. In Settings, tap Storage > Make more space. Manage photos and videos § After taking continuous camera shots, keep only the best shot. Discard the rest, if you don't need them.
Storage 3. Tap Next. 4. Enter the lock screen PIN or password, and tap Next. 5. Tap Enable encryption. During phone storage encryption, the phone may restart a few times. When storage encryption is complete, enter your PIN or password. If you turn off SD card encryption to stop encrypting new files, previously encrypted files will remain encrypted. To access these files, you must enable encryption again for your storage card.
Storage Activating your free Google Drive storage Use up to 65GB of free Google Drive storage. In addition to the default storage that you get from Google Drive, HTC Desire 610 features an additional 50GB of online storage free for two years. Sign in to your Google Account on HTC Desire 610—and not from your computer or other non-HTC phones—to claim this offer. 1. If you see the promotional Google Drive offer on the Feeds panel of your Home screen, just tap the tile. Or open the Drive app.
Storage 4. If you see the Zoe screen, tap Close to close it. 5. From the selection menu, tap Drive. 6. Select the photos and videos you want to upload, and then tap Next. 7. Choose or create a folder in Google Drive. 8. Tap OK to upload. Sharing links to documents or files in Google Drive No more attaching large files to your email. Using the Mail app, you can easily share links to documents or other files in your Google Drive by email. 1. Open the Mail app. 2.
Storage 4. Enter the first few characters of the name or email address. Matching results from your Google contacts will then be listed. 5. Select a contact name or email address, and then select the permissions. You can set permissions to allow recipients to: § View or edit a folder. § View, edit, or comment on a file. 6. Tap Add. 7. Add more people, and when done, tap or press .
Storage 6. Tap a folder where to save the document, and then tap 7. Enter a file name, and then tap . .
Sync, backup, and reset Sync, backup, and reset Online sync Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC Desire 610. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC Desire 610 and the Web. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accounts & sync. 2. Tap . 3. Tap the account type you want to add. 4.
Sync, backup, and reset 3. Tap next to the account you want to remove. Or if you're on the Account settings screen, tap . 4. Tap Remove. Some personal data may be retained by the third-party app after you have removed the account from HTC Desire 610. Backup Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC Desire 610? Back up HTC Desire 610 before you erase the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new phone.
Sync, backup, and reset Files Manually copy and paste files by connecting HTC Desire 610 to your computer as a disk drive. Other data § If you added new words to your personal dictionary in the onscreen keyboard, back up the dictionary to the storage card or save it as an email attachment. § Check the other apps to see if they support exporting data to the storage.
Sync, backup, and reset 6. If prompted, sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Drive. 7. To do a daily backup, make sure the Automatic backup switch is on. You can also tap Back up now to manually back up your phone anytime. You'll see the most recent backup date and time under Backup history. Restoring your backup to HTC Desire 610 from Google Drive If you backed up your phone to your online storage before, you can restore your backup to HTC Desire 610, or to a new HTC phone.
Sync, backup, and reset Switching from your previous online storage to Google Drive After you've restored a saved backup from your Dropbox storage to HTC Desire 610, remember to change your backup storage and use Google Drive from now on. 1. Open the HTC Backup app. 2. Tap Change backup settings. 3. Tap > Select storage service. 4. Select Google Drive, and then tap OK. 5. Sign in to your Google Account, if you haven't done so.
Sync, backup, and reset Backing up your text messages Keep important text messages by backing them up to the phone storage. You can easily restore backed up text messages after you've deleted them from your message list. Text messages in the secure box and blocked messages will not be backed up. To include such messages to your backup, move them first to the general message box. 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap > Back up/Restore SMS > Back up > Back up SMS. 3.
Sync, backup, and reset and then tap it again to open the backup file to import. Enter the password you've set for this backup or select This backup file is not password protected. Backing up your personal dictionary You can back up new words you’ve added to the predictive text dictionary. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Personal dictionary > > Back up to storage card or Back up to email. 4. When prompted, tap OK.
Sync, backup, and reset Transfer content § Transfer iPhone photos, text messages, contacts, and more to your HTC phone. You can also find and install the same apps that you were using on your iPhone. § Import all music, photos, and videos from your HTC phone to your computer. § Copy selected music, photos, or videos from your computer to your phone. § Import documents from your computer to your phone.
Sync, backup, and reset Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone With HTC Sync Manager, easily transfer iPhone content such as contacts, messages, wallpaper, camera photos, and more to your HTC phone. HTC Sync Manager also allows your phone to find and install the same apps that you were using on your iPhone. You need to use iTunes 9.0 or later to back up your iPhone content first to your computer. 1. Connect your iPhone and your HTC phone to your computer. 2.
Sync, backup, and reset Reset Restarting HTC Desire 610 (Soft reset) If HTC Desire 610 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. 2. Press and hold the POWER button, and then tap Restart. 3. When asked to confirm, tap Restart.
Sync, backup, and reset Performing a factory reset from settings 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Backup & reset. 2. Tap Reset phone. 3. If you want to delete media, documents, and other data from the phone storage, select Erase all data. To also delete media and other data from your storage card, select Erase SD card. 4. Tap OK.
People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC Desire 610 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. 2. On your contacts list, you can: § View your profile and edit your contact information. § Create, edit, find, or send contacts. § Tap a contact photo to find ways to quickly connect with the contact. § See when a contact has sent you new messages.
People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC Desire 610, 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. § Find people on your company directory.
People Adding a new contact 1. On the People tab, tap . 2. Tap the Name field, and then enter the contact name. Tap to separately enter the contact's given, middle, or family name and name suffix, such as Jr. 3. Select the Contact type. This determines which account the contact will sync with. Some fields may not be available when you’re adding contacts to a nano SIM card. 4. Enter the contact information in the fields provided. 5. Tap Save.
People Editing a contact’s information Social network contacts cannot be edited. 1. On the People tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Edit contact. 2. Enter the new information. 3. Tap Save. Getting in touch with a contact 1. Open the People app. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name), and then choose how you want to get in touch with that contact. For more ways of getting in touch with your contact, tap an icon below the contact photo.
People Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 1. On the People tab, tap search box. and enter the contact's name or email address in the 2. Tap Search contacts in your Company Directory. 3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC Desire 610. 4. Tap to import the contact. Copying contacts from one account to another Contacts from your social network accounts may not be copied. 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2.
People Breaking the link 1. On the People tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose link you want to break. 2. Tap > Link. 3. Under the Linked contacts section, tap beside an account to break the link. Sending contact information 1. On the People tab, do one of the following: To send Do this Someone's contact information Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon or photo), and then tap Send contact as vCard.
People 3. Select the contacts you want to add, and then tap Save. 4. When your group is complete, tap Save. 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. Go to the Group action tab. 3. Choose if you want to send a group message or group email. Editing a group 1.
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 On the People tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Add to private contacts. To view your private contacts list, on the People tab, tap Private contacts. > Manage contacts > Organizing your private contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts > Private contacts.
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 (not the sender image or letter tile) to read, forward, or reply to the message. § Tap an inbox category (for example, Primary) at the top bar to switch to your other Gmail™ account or to display drafts, sent messages, or other email labels and categories.
Email Sending an email message in Gmail 1. In the inbox of the Gmail account you want to use, tap Compose). (or tap > 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 > Add Cc/Bcc. 3. Enter the email subject, and then compose your message. 4. If you want to attach a photo, video or file, tap > Attach file, tap the attachment source, and then select the files you want. 5. Tap to send.
Email Mail Checking your mail The Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or more email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Desire 610. 1. Open the Mail app. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears. 2. Do any of the following: § Tap an email message to read. § To display email messages in another mail folder, tap tap the folder you want to view. > Folder, and then § To switch between email accounts or view email messages from all your accounts, tap .
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 > Show Cc/Bcc. 5. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. 6. Do any of the following: § Add an attachment. Tap and then choose what you want to attach. § Set the priority for an important message. Tap 7. Tap > Set priority. .
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 or 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. 3. Compose your reply message and tap .
Email Deleting email messages 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Select the email messages you want to delete. To select all, select one email message first, and then tap > Select all. 3. Tap Delete. Searching email messages 1. Tap . 2. If you want to refine or filter your search, tap , check the search options, and then tap OK. For example, you can focus the search on a part of an email or filter email messages that have attachments or tagged as high priority. 3.
Email 3. Tap your current office status, and then select Out of the office. 4. Set the dates and times. 5. Enter the auto-reply message. 6. If you want a different auto-reply message for recipients outside your organization, tap the Send replies to external senders option, and then enter the auto-reply message in the box. 7. Tap Save. Sending a meeting request 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Tap > New meeting invitation. 3. Enter the meeting details. 4. Tap Save.
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. Upcoming events for the day are also shown at the bottom of the screen.
Calendar Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC Desire 610, 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. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. On any Calendar view, do one of the following: Create an event Tap . Tap the event to. Edit an event , and then select the calendar you will add View an event, and then tap . 3.
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 > Share via. § In day, agenda or week view, press and hold an event and then tap Share via. 2. Choose how you want to send the event. You can also forward accepted meeting invitations from your Exchange ActiveSync calendar. While viewing an event, tap > Forward.
Calendar Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you. will 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2. If the notification shows that there are multiple reminders, tap it to see all the reminders. You can then choose to snooze or dismiss them. 3. If you see a single event notification, spread your two fingers on the notification to expand it.
Travel and maps Travel and maps Location settings Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC Desire 610, 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. 3. Under Location sources, select the location mode you want. For example, for a better estimate of your location, choose High accuracy. To save battery power, choose Battery saving.
Travel and maps Navigating the map You can navigate the map using finger gestures. § Slide your finger in any direction to pan. § Double-tap the map or slide two fingers apart over an area to zoom in. To zoom in while holding the phone with one hand, double-tap with your thumb and hold the second tap, and then drag your thumb down. § Double-tap the map with two fingers or slide two fingers together over an area to zoom out.
Travel and maps 5. Tap the info sheet to check the address, get directions, see the location in Street View (if available), and more. 6. To check the next or previous location on the search, swipe the info sheet left or right. To clear the map and search for another location, swipe the info sheet down (if it's expanded), and then tap . Getting directions Get detailed directions to your destination. Google Maps provides travel directions by car, public transit, bike, or foot. 1. Open the Maps app. 2.
Travel and maps Finding places in HTC Car 1. In HTC Car, tap Navigation. 2. To search for a place, tap and enter a location in the search box. 3. To look up a previously searched for place, tap Previous. 4. To get directions for an upcoming event in Calendar, tap Appointments and then tap an upcoming appointment. Exploring what's around you Feeling adventurous? With just a few taps, you can find interesting places around you quickly. 1. In HTC Car, tap Navigation. 2.
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. Composing a note 1. Open the Scribble app. 2. Choose a template when you're prompted. Or, tap . 3.
Other apps Inserting images and illustrations in a note While composing a note, you can: § Tap to take a photo, or tap § Tap to draw, or tap § Tap to insert a sticker. > Insert to select an image from Gallery. to write text. You can change the pen characteristics. § To insert a web page thumbnail, tap > Web content. On the Internet app, go to the web page, and then tap > Share > Scribble.
Other apps 5. Tap the area above the date, and then use the editing tools to insert text and illustrations. 6. To add another page, tap 7. Press . to save the note. Grouping notes into a notebook § To group notes into a new notebook, tap > Group. § To group notes into an existing notebook, tap > Move to. § To create a new notebook, swipe to the Notebook tab, and then tap . Publishing and sharing a note Upload and share your creative work on the Web and get your own Scribble home page. 1.
Other apps Setting an alarm You can set up one or more alarms. 1. Open the Clock app. 2. On the Alarms tab, select the check box of an alarm and then tap that alarm. 3. Under Set alarm, use the scroll wheels to set the alarm time. 4. If you want the alarm for multiple days, tap Repeat. 5. Tap Done. § To turn off an alarm, clear the check box of that alarm. § If you need to set more than three alarms, tap . § The alarm will ring even if the power is off.
Other apps 3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC Desire 610, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording. To play back the voice clip, tap . 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.
Other apps Managing task lists 1. In the Tasks app, tap > Manage lists. 2. From here, you can: § Tap a list to show all tasks under that list. § Tap and choose an account to create a list. You can't create lists for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. § Tap to rename or delete a list. Some lists can't be deleted.
Other apps 3. Under Basic Features, tap Apps. You'll see a list of apps installed on HTC Desire 610. 4. Tap the check option beside the app that you want your child to be able to use in Zoodles. Want to receive or block incoming calls while in Kid Mode? Tap > Device Options, and then select or clear the Allow Incoming Calls option. Closing Kid Mode On the Zoodles main screen, tap required information.
Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Desire 610 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 Desire 610 is available in either a 3G-only or 3G-and-LTE version, depending on what's supported by the phone you purchased and your mobile operator. You need an LTE plan to use your operator's 4G LTE network for voice calls and data services.
Internet connections Managing your data usage If you're on a limited data allowance, it's important to keep track of the activities and apps that usually send and receive data, such as browsing the web, syncing online accounts, and sending email or sharing status updates.
Internet connections 4. Drag the upper LIMIT line to set your monthly data limit. 5. Select Alert me about data usage, and then drag the lower ALERT line to set an alert before you reach your monthly data limit. 6. Tap Reset data usage, and then set the day of the month when your usage cycle resets. This date is usually the start of your monthly billing cycle. 7. Drag the vertical line markers to see how much data you've used during a particular time interval.
Internet connections Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1. Turn Wi-Fi on, and check the list of detected Wi-Fi networks. See Turning Wi-Fi on on page 145. 2. Tap a Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. 3. If you selected a secured network, enter the network key or password. 4. Tap Connect. You'll see the Wi-Fi icon in the status bar when connected. Preventing notifications from unsecured Wi-Fi networks You can prevent getting notified about unsecured Wi-Fi networks. 1.
Internet connections 5. Under WISPr settings, select Auto login and then tap WISPr account settings > Add a new account. 6. Enter the service provider name, your login name (the full domain name), and password. 7. Tap > Save 8. Connect to the public Wi-Fi network. § If you have access to several public Wi-Fi networks, you can add up to five sets of login credentials to the WISPr accounts list. § In the WISPr accounts list, press and hold an account to remove or edit it.
Internet connections 3. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 4. 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. You can then open the web browser to access resources such as your corporate network intranet. Disconnecting from a VPN 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2. Tap the VPN notification, and then tap Disconnect.
Internet connections Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection of HTC Desire 610 to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC Desire 610 are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer. § Make sure a nano SIM card with a data plan is inserted in HTC Desire 610.
Wireless sharing Wireless sharing Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap the Bluetooth tile to turn Bluetooth on or off. 3. Tap to see a list of available devices. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals.
Wireless sharing Reconnecting a Bluetooth headset Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC Desire 610, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device. 1. Turn Bluetooth on and check the list of paired devices. See Turning Bluetooth on or off on page 150. 2. Tap the headset’s name in the Paired Devices section. 3.
Wireless sharing 6. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap the relevant notification to view the file. 7. You can also tap > Show received files to view files received via Bluetooth. NFC Using NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC Desire 610, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. NFC may not be available in some phones.
Wireless sharing Beaming content Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC turned on. If the other device has an Android Beam™ option, make sure it is also turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, hold HTC Desire 610 and the other phone back to back. Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC Desire 610 and the other phone's NFC area are close to one another. Experiment by slightly moving the phones until a connection is made. 2. Tap the screen.
Wireless sharing § See instant notifications of text messages, calendar events, and email messages. § Make and receive phone calls. § View new text messages. Choose a preset response to send a quick reply, or call the sender. § View ongoing and upcoming calendar events. § Dismiss or snooze the alarm. § Use as a laser pointer. § Use as a remote control for HTC Desire 610. Remotely play music, control the shutter to take photos, or control a PowerPoint® presentation.
Wireless sharing 4. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap Next. 5. Follow the instruction and illustration on your phone to make HTC Mini+ discoverable via Bluetooth. 6. Tap Connect. Disconnecting HTC Mini+ Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap HTC Mini+ to disconnect. 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. 2.
Settings and security Settings and security Checking your phone's HTC Sense version You can view the HTC Sense version, as well as other information about your phone. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap About. 2. Tap Software information to view the HTC Sense version. Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC Desire 610 are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
Settings and security Allowing incoming calls to bypass Do not disturb mode Add important contacts to an exceptions list so that you can still receive their calls even when Do not disturb mode is on. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound. 2. Tap Do not disturb. 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.
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). 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap Sleep mode. 3. To manually change the settings, clear Learn sleep time automatically if it's selected. 4.
Settings and security Changing the display font You can change the font style and size of the display font. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display & gestures. 2. Tap Font style and choose one of the built-in fonts or tap Get fonts online to go online and download new fonts. 3. Tap Font size to choose the size of the font. Touch sounds and vibration Some people like the sound or vibration feedback they get when touching the screen, and some don't.
Settings and security Accessibility settings Use these settings when you’ve downloaded and installed an accessibility tool, such as a screen reader that provides voice feedback. You can turn accessibility functions or services on or off. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accessibility. 2. Choose the settings you want.
Settings and security Assigning a PIN to the nano SIM card You can help to protect the nano SIM card by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) that you enter before accessing the nano SIM. Make sure you have the default PIN of the nano SIM card from your mobile operator before continuing. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Tap Set up SIM card lock, then select Lock SIM card. 3. Enter the default PIN of the nano SIM card, and then tap OK. 4.
Settings and security Hiding the caller from the lock screen You can prevent the names and photos of incoming callers from appearing on the lock or security screens. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Under Lock screen, select Incoming phone calls. Setting a screen lock Help protect your personal information and help prevent others from using HTC Desire 610 without your permission. Choose to set a screen lock pattern, numeric PIN, or other means of securing your phone.
Settings and security Bypassing the lock screen If you've set a screen lock for HTC Desire 610, you can just skip the lock screen and go straight to the security screen for unlocking HTC Desire 610. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Select the Bypass lock screen on wake option. Navigating HTC Desire 610 with TalkBack Use TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC Desire 610 by spoken feedback.
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. Do one of the following: Open an item 1. Drag your finger on the screen to find and select the item. 2. Double-tap anywhere on the screen to open the item. Move an item 1. Drag your finger on the screen to find the item.
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. § To open the global context menu, use one finger to swipe down and right in one continuous movement.
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 language Tap Language. Install a language Tap Install voice data and tap Download next to the language you want. After the language is downloaded and installed, press , and then tap Language. 3. Select the language you want to use. Not all languages are supported.
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Index Index A Accounts - syncing 102 Airplane mode 156 Alarms - setting 139 Android Beam See NFC Android Market See Google Play Apps - arranging 51 - grouping into a folder 51, 52 - hiding or unhiding 52 - icons on Home screen 48 - installing 22 - installing from Google Play 21 - installing from the web 22 - on Home screen 48 - restoring 22 - uninstalling 23 - updating 21 B Backup - about 103 - HTC Backup 104 - HTC Sync Manager 108 - options 103 - restoring backed up apps 22 Battery - charging 12 - c
Index - HTC Car Kit 134 - navigation 135 - playing music 135 Change phone language 159 Clock - alarm 139 - setting date and time 138 Conference call 72 Contacts - adding 115 - copying contacts 17, 116 - copying from SIM card 116 - importing contacts 17, 116, 117 - transferring contacts 17, 116 Continuous shooting 58 Copy - files 95 Copying - text 38 D Data connection - access point names (APN) 143 - data roaming 144 - sharing 149 - turning on or off 143 - usage 144 Data transfer - from Android phone
Index Google Play - installing apps 21 - refund 23 Google Voice Search 83 GPS (Global Positioning System) See Location settings Group messaging 76 H Hands free 150 Hard reset See Factory reset HDMI 93 HDR 59 Headphones See Bluetooth Home screen - widgets 47 - adding or removing widget panel 49 - apps 48 - arranging widget panels 49 - changing your main Home screen 50 - feeds 33 - folder 51 - launch bar 47 - rearranging widgets and icons 49 - removing widgets and icons 49 - shortcuts 48 - wallpaper 47
Index L Language - system language 159 Location settings 132 Lock screen - answering a call 70 - dismissing an alarm 26 - opening an app 32 - rejecting a call 70 - unlocking 26 - widgets 53 Low battery 43 Low storage 96 M Mail - attachments 124 - carbon copy, blind copy (cc, bcc) 124 - deleting 126 - draft 124 - replying 124 - searching 126 - sending 124 - sorting 125 Mail folders - moving email messages 125 Making calls - calling 68 Maps - Google Maps 132 Market See Google Play Master reset See Fact
Index - filtering your contacts 113 - groups 118 - importing contacts 17, 116 - merging contact information 117 - personal profile 114 - sending contact information 118 - transferring contacts 17, 116 Phone calls - blocking a call 73 - call history 72 - calling 68 - conference call 72 - emergency call 70 - extension number 68 - missed calls 69 - muting the microphone 71 - putting a call on hold 71 - receiving calls 70 - Smart Dial 68 - speakerphone 71 - speed dial 69 Phone information 156 Phone settin
Index Settings - About 156 - Accessibility 160 - display language 159 - Storage 95 Setup - contacts from old phone 17 - initial setup 14 - photos, music, videos from old phone 18 Sharing - events 130 - Google Drive 99 - text 39 - TV 93 Shortcuts 32 SIM card - copying messages to 79 Sleep mode 26 Slideshow - highlight video 66 Slow motion video 59 Smart network sharing 149 SMS See Messages Soft reset 111 Software update 20 Sound - lowering ring volume automatically 73 - Pocket mode 73 - ringtone, notif
Index Word prediction - bilingual prediction 41 Y YouTube - finding videos of songs 91 - preloading 91 - watching 91 Z Zoe 66
