Fo r ce rt ifi c HTC Desire® 520 n at io ly on l tia en on fid C User guide
Contents Contents Features you'll enjoy Personalization 9 10 Sound 11 HTC Desire 520 Back cover nano UIM card Storage card Switching the power on or off en Battery Want some quick guidance on your phone? Transferring content from an Android phone Ways of transferring content from an iPhone Transferring iPhone content through iCloud Other ways of getting contacts and other content 14 17 18 19 20 n Setting up HTC Desire 520 for the first time 13 at io on fid Phone setup and transfer 12 o
Contents Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 61 Restaurant recommendations 61 Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed 62 Customizing the Highlights feed 63 Saving articles for later 63 Posting to your social networks 64 Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed 64 Camera 65 Selfies and people shots 68 Panoramic shots 71 Other camera features 71 Viewing photos and videos in Gallery en Adding photos or videos to an album Tagging photos and videos Searching for photos and videos on fid Trimm
Contents Forwarding a message 95 Copying a text message to the nano UIM card 95 Deleting messages and conversations 96 Entertainment HTC Music 97 FM Radio 100 HTC Connect 100 Power and storage management 105 108 Reset on fid People Adding a new contact Editing a contact’s information Getting in touch with a contact Importing or copying contacts Merging contact information Contact groups Private contacts rt ifi c C Sending contact information 112 117 119 at io Your contacts list S
Contents Google Search and apps Google Now 138 Google Search 140 Google Chrome 141 Google Drive 142 Google Maps 144 YouTube 146 Other apps 148 150 Clock 152 Wi-Fi connection Connecting to VPN en Turning the data connection on or off Managing your data usage Settings and security Turning location services on or off Do not disturb mode rt ifi c C Airplane mode 154 155 156 157 at io Wireless sharing Bluetooth 154 n on fid Using HTC Desire 520 as a Wi-Fi hotspot ly Internet con
About this guide About this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. This is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure, or lets you know of an option that you may find helpful.
Important RF Notice Important RF Notice Fo r ce C ly on n at io rt ifi c on fid en tia l 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.
Important note on recoverable data Important note on recoverable data Fo r ce C ly on n at io rt ifi c on fid en tia l 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.
Features you'll enjoy Features you'll enjoy Personalization tia Themes ly l Designed with you in mind, HTC Desire 520 is filled with innovations that help it to adapt to your life. on n HTC Sense Home at io on fid en Make HTC Desire 520 feel more personal by customizing how it looks with your own photos and then mix and match with different sets of icons, sounds, color schemes, and more. See What is the Themes app? on page 50.
Features you'll enjoy Imaging Take fun selfies and create interesting photos to share with family and friends. Front camera features Enjoy using a variety of selfie-friendly features with the Camera app. § Instant selfie shots – Flash a smile, and the camera instantly captures your smiling face. Or, Just say "Cheese"! See Using Auto Selfie on page 69 and Using Voice Selfie on page 70. § HDR – Improve the lighting in your selfies look with HDR. See Using HDR on page 71.
Features you'll enjoy Sound Easily connect wireless speakers to your phone. HTC Connect Fo r ce C ly on n at io rt ifi c on fid en tia l Simply swipe up the screen with three fingers to stream music or video from HTC Desire 520 to your speakers or TV. Control the volume and playback with your phone! You can even enjoy your favorite music on multiple speakers. See What is HTC Connect? on page 100.
Unboxing Unboxing HTC Desire 520 Familiarize yourself with the parts of the phone before use. l 1. POWER button ly tia 2. VOLUME control 4. Receiver 6. Front camera at io 8. USB connector C rt ifi c on fid 7. Speaker n en 5. 3.5mm headset jack on 3. Proximity sensor ce 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.
Unboxing Back cover Removing the back cover 1. With one hand, securely hold HTC Desire 520 with the bottom edge facing up and the back facing you. Fo r ce C ly on n at io rt ifi c on fid en tia l 2. With your other hand, press your thumb on the back cover and use your finger to open a small gap from the opening at the bottom. Then continue to lift the cover open from the bottom and the sides.
Unboxing Replacing the back cover 1. Align the back cover onto the top part of HTC Desire 520. Battery Removing the battery 1. Take the back cover off. ly on at io on fid You will hear a click when the back cover is locked in place. n en tia l 2. Press the sides and the lower part down from top to bottom to lock the cover into place. Fo r ce C rt ifi c 2. With your thumb or finger, lift the battery from the battery compartment.
Unboxing Inserting the battery Use only original batteries that came in the box or replacements that we recommend. 1. Take the back cover off. Fo r ce C ly on n at io rt ifi c on fid en tia l 2. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery compartment.
Unboxing Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC Desire 520, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC Desire 520 for several minutes before powering it on. § Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC Desire 520 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.
Unboxing nano UIM card HTC Desire 520 uses a nano UIM card. Use a standard nano UIM card only. Do not cut a regular SIM and insert it into the nano UIM slot, since the card may get stuck in the slot. If you’re using a nano SIM card with a card adapter, never insert the adapter when it’s empty. This may damage the card slot. Inserting a nano UIM card Fo r ce C ly n at io rt ifi c on fid en 3. Remove the tray. on tia 2. Remove the battery. l 1. Take the back cover off.
Unboxing ly on en tia l 4. With the nano UIM card's gold contacts facing up and its cut-off corner facing out, insert the card into the tray. C n at io rt ifi c on fid 5. Position the tray at the edge of the slot at an angle. Then carefully slide the tray into the slot. Removing a nano UIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Desire 520 before removing the card. 1. Take the back cover off. ce 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the tray. Fo r 4. Remove the nano UIM card from the tray.
Unboxing § Moving apps to the storage card doesn't back up the apps. If you do a factory reset, your phone loses the apps. You'll need to reinstall them. § When you remove the storage card and insert it in another phone, the apps on the storage card won't be installed automatically to the other phone. You'll need to reinstall them. Inserting the storage card 1. Take the back cover off. l 2. Remove the battery. C n at io rt ifi c on fid en on ly tia 3.
Unboxing Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. 3. Tap Power off on the options menu. Want some quick guidance on your phone? Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in the Help app to learn how to use your phone. ly § From the Home screen, tap tia l § When you see a Tips & Help tile in HTC BlinkFeed®, just tap the tile to know more about the tip. , and then find and tap Help.
Phone setup and transfer Phone setup and transfer Setting up HTC Desire 520 for the first time When you switch on HTC Desire 520 for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. ly tia l 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.
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 HTC Desire 520. The types of locally stored content on your old phone that the HTC Transfer Tool can transfer include contacts, messages, calendar events, music, photos, videos, and some settings. More types of data such as call histories, email accounts, and some HTC app settings can be transferred from HTC phones that have HTC Sense® 5.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring iPhone content through iCloud If you have an iCloud account, sync iPhone content to your iCloud storage, and then transfer the content to HTC Desire 520. You can transfer the following types of content from iCloud: contacts, bookmarks, text messages, messages from iMessage®, calendar events, and photos. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Get content from another phone. 2. Tap iPhone > Import from iCloud backup. 3.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer Here are ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer. § Connect HTC Desire 520 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 520 to your computer.
Phone setup and transfer Customizing Quick Settings You can remove, replace, or rearrange the tiles in Quick Settings. § In the Quick Settings list, press and hold it to rearrange the list. next to the item you want to move and drag on and drag it up to make it available in Quick en § Under Hidden items, press and hold Settings. ly and do one of the following: tia 2. Tap l 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings.
Phone setup and transfer Getting to know your settings Want to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi connection, or add your accounts? Do this and more in Settings. 1. Open Settings either from the Quick Settings panel or the Apps screen. § With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings, and then tap . § From the Home screen, tap to switch to the Apps screen, and then tap Settings. 2.
Phone setup and transfer Installing a software update When HTC Desire 520 is connected to the Internet and there's a new software update available, the update notification icon appears in the status bar. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the system update notification. 2. If you don't want to download the update using your data connection, select Update over Wi-Fi only. 3. Tap Download. 4. When download is complete, select Install now, and then tap OK.
Phone setup and transfer Checking for updates manually You need an internet connection to check for software updates. Turn on mobile data or connect to a Wi-Fi network. Go to Settings, and then tap System update > Check for new system update. HTC Desire 520 checks if updates are available. Getting apps from Google Play ly tia l Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Desire 520.
Phone setup and transfer 3. Tap My apps, swipe to the All tab, and then tap the app you want to restore. 4. Install the app. For more details, refer to the Google Play help. Downloading apps from the web You can download apps directly from websites. ly tia l § Apps downloaded from websites can be from unknown sources. To help protect HTC Desire 520 and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you only download from websites you trust.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone tia HTC Sense Home ly l Basics After you've turned on and set up HTC Desire 520 for the first time, you'll see the Home screen. on en § Set up the HTC Sense Home widget to experience the convenience of a Home screen that automatically adjusts when you're at home, work, or outdoors. See What is the HTC Sense Home widget? on page 39. n on fid § Swipe right and you'll find HTC BlinkFeed.
Your first week with your new phone Fourth navigation button options Hide navigation bar Turn off screen Auto rotate Notifications Quick settings tia l See Adding a fourth navigation button on page 31. ly Adding a fourth navigation button 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. 2. Tap Change navigation buttons. on en You can add a fourth navigation button to make it easier to turn the display off, toggle auto-rotate, and more. Rearranging the navigation buttons at io 4.
Your first week with your new phone Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Desire 520 into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Desire 520 is in your bag. Switching to Sleep mode To turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode, you can: § Briefly press the POWER button. § Double-tap the lock screen. Unlocking the screen ly en Press the POWER button.
Your first week with your new phone Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick HTC Desire 520 up when a call comes in to lower the ring volume automatically. Increase ring volume automatically while phone is in your pocket or bag ly tia l You can turn this feature on or off. Go to Settings, tap Sound & notification, and then select or clear Quiet ring on pickup.
Your first week with your new phone Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more. Tap ly on Press and hold en tia l Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons. Swipe or slide n at io rt ifi c C on fid To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a webpage), just press and hold the item.
Your first week with your new phone Drag Flick ly tia l 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. Press and flick on n at io on fid en Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as when moving right and left on the Home screen, or flicking through a contacts or message list.
Your first week with your new phone Slide with two fingers ly on en tia l In some apps, like Gallery, Messages, Mail, or the web browser, slide two fingers apart to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Two-finger swipe n at io rt ifi c C on fid Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text. Fo r ce Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick Settings.
Your first week with your new phone Three-finger swipe § Swipe up the screen with three fingers and HTC Connect® streams music or video from HTC Desire 520 to your speakers or TV respectively. You can also share streaming media from apps such as YouTube®. on ly tia l § Swipe down to disconnect from your speakers or TV. on fid Three-finger tap en Media gesture is turned on in Settings by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work for sharing media.
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. Sharing content . on > Share.
Your first week with your new phone Capturing your phone's screen Want to show off your high game score or write a blog post about HTC Desire 520 features? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery. Press and hold POWER and VOLUME DOWN at the same time. The image is saved in the Screenshots album in Gallery. What is the HTC Sense Home widget? on tia HTC Sense Home widget ly l You can also share the image when you see in the status bar.
Your first week with your new phone 3. On the widget, tap > > Personalize HTC Sense Home. 4. Select all the options on the screen, and then press . Setting your home and work locations In the HTC Sense Home widget, set your home and work locations based on your address, Wi-Fi network, or both. You can associate multiple addresses and Wi-Fi networks to each of these locations.
Your first week with your new phone Pinning and unpinning apps Pinning apps, shortcuts, or folders to the HTC Sense Home widget ensures they stay on the widget. Items in the HTC Sense Home widget will have one of two states: pinned or unpinned. Unpinned items will be automatically changed to more frequently used items. 1. On the Home screen, swipe right or left until you see the HTC Sense Home widget. 2. Do one of the following: § To pin an item, press and hold it until you see .
Your first week with your new phone 3. Select a screen lock option and set up the screen lock. 4. Tap Lock phone after, then specify the idle time before the screen is locked. You can also clear Make pattern visible or Make passwords visible if you don’t want your screen lock to display as you enter it onscreen. Setting up Smart Lock Set up your phone to detect your face or another trusted device before you can unlock the screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Security. tia l 2.
Your first week with your new phone Changing lock screen shortcuts To change apps (or other shortcuts) on the lock screen, change the ones on the launch bar. To find out how, see Launch bar on page 54. Turning the lock screen off Rather not have to unlock your phone every time you wake it up? You can turn the lock screen off in Settings. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Security. l 2. Tap Screen lock > No lock screen.
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. C n at io rt ifi c on fid en on ly tia l To open the Notifications panel, slide down from the top of the screen. § Some notifications allow you to take immediate action.
Your first week with your new phone Managing app notifications You can set the priority of app notifications or completely block notifications for apps you don't want to be notified about. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification. 2. Tap App notifications, and then tap the app you want manage. You can also press and hold a notification in the notifications panel, and then tap . 3. Tap the On/Off switch next to Block or Priority depending on what you want to do.
Your first week with your new phone § Just swipe right to access the numeric and symbol keyboard. Or swipe left to switch between languages. § The keys have secondary numbers, punctuation symbols, or other characters that you can insert without having to switch to the numeric and symbol keyboard. For example, just press and hold a key on the first row to insert a number. § Choose from a wide selection of emoji. § Show or hide navigational arrow keys on the keyboard.
Your first week with your new phone Entering text with word prediction Ever started typing something you weren't sure how to spell? With word prediction, you'll see suggested words displayed just above the keyboard. Word prediction and next word prediction are enabled by default. To enter text in word prediction mode, do any of the following: § Tap the space bar to insert a highlighted word in the suggestion list. tia l § Tap a word from the suggestion list.
Your first week with your new phone Editing or deleting words in the dictionary 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Personal dictionary. § To edit a word, tap the item in the list. § To delete items from the dictionary, tap remove, and then tap Delete. > Delete. Select the words you want to Using the Trace keyboard ly tia l Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words.
Your first week with your new phone HTC Help Having hardware or connection problems? Before calling for support, you can first use the Help app to troubleshoot or perform diagnostics on your phone. This helps you in finding the problem cause, and in determining whether you can resolve the problem or you need to call for support. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Help. 2. Tap Tips & Help and then tap .
Personalizing Personalizing Themes What is the Themes app? ly tia l Themes brings a quick and easy way for you to customize HTC Desire 520 with wallpapers, sounds, icons, and more. en Downloading themes on Log in with your HTC account to browse from the available themes in the Themes store, or make your own. Find and download pre-made themes that make it easy for you to personalize your HTC Desire 520. , and then find and tap Themes. n on fid 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
Personalizing Creating your own theme from scratch You can create and customize your own theme and even share it for others to download. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Themes. > Choose Home image to set the main wallpaper for your theme. 3. Select an image from Gallery or take a photo with Camera. 4. Move or enlarge the crop box to the area of the image you want to include and tap Done. 5. Tap Next. l 6.
Personalizing on ly tia l 7. Tap until you see the mix and match screen. Continue making changes until you're satisfied with the result. on fid Finding your themes en 8. Tap Save copy to save your new theme, or if you're editing a theme that you copied tap Save to save the changes. 2. Tap at io 1. From the Home screen, tap n Themes you created or downloaded can be found in your theme collection. You'll also find the themes you bookmarked. , and then find and tap Themes. > My themes.
Personalizing More ways to personalize Making HTC Desire 520 truly yours Make HTC Desire 520 look and sound the way you want it. § Choose a ringtone and other sounds that you like to use. See Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms on page 53. § Personalize your Home screen with a different wallpaper. See Home wallpaper on page 53. l § For the lock screen, you can use the same wallpaper as your Home screen or choose a different wallpaper. See . ly tia § Change the fonts.
Personalizing Changing the display font You can change the font style and size of the display font or you can download new fonts online. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. 2. Under Font, tap Font style and choose one of the built-in fonts or tap download new fonts. to go online and 3. Tap Font size to choose the size of the font. Downloading fonts 2. Under Font, tap Font style and then tap to select a category. . en 3. Tap ly > Settings > Personalize. on 1.
Personalizing Adding Home screen widgets Widgets make at-a-glance important information and media content easily available. Choose from a selection of widgets and add the most useful ones to your Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-menu, tap Add apps and widgets. 3. Tap > Widgets. 4. Scroll through the widgets, or tap to search for a specific widget. Some widgets are available in different styles and sizes. ly tia l 5.
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 tia l § You won't be able to add a new widget panel if you've already reached the maximum limit.
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. 3. Release the widget or icon. Removing a widget or icon n at io on fid en on ly tia l 2. With another finger, flick left or right to rotate the screen to another widget panel. 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove, and then drag it to . C rt ifi c 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. tia 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. ly l 2. Tap the folder to open it. en on 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, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 4. To add more apps, drag each app over to the folder. 5. To name the folder, open the folder, tap its title bar, and then enter a folder name. 6. When done, tap . Removing apps from a folder 1. On the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap > Custom. > Rearrange apps. tia 4. Press and hold an app, and then drag it out to the Apps screen.
HTC BlinkFeed HTC BlinkFeed What is HTC BlinkFeed? l Get the latest about your interests or stay in touch with friends right on HTC BlinkFeed. Set up which social networks, news sources, and more will appear. ly tia § Swipe up or down to browse stories on HTC BlinkFeed. § Tap tiles that have recommendations for points of interests and restaurants to get directions, read reviews, and more. on en § Tap a tile to view the content or to comment on a post or status update.
HTC BlinkFeed Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 1. On the Home screen, slide two fingers together. ly BlinkFeed, then tap it. n on fid en § To turn on HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right until you see on 3. Do one of the following: l . tia 2. Tap at io § To turn off HTC BlinkFeed, swipe to the thumbnail and then tap Remove. Restaurant recommendations Can't think of what to eat? Get recommendations for restaurants nearby in HTC BlinkFeed.
HTC BlinkFeed Viewing restaurant recommendations View photos of the restaurant, get directions to the restaurant, and more. 1. When you see a restaurant recommendation tile, tap it to view more information. 2. You can do the following: § Tap the photo tile or View Photos to browse photos of the restaurant. § Tap the map icon or address to see the location in Google Maps™. From there, you can get directions. § If you see a phone number, tap the phone number to call the restaurant.
HTC BlinkFeed Searching and adding a topic of interest Looking for a more specific topic? Search for and select topics of interest to display them on HTC BlinkFeed. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap Search for content, and then enter the topic you're looking for. 3. Tap a result, and then tap to add it under Custom topics.
HTC BlinkFeed Posting to your social networks You can easily post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. You need to sign in to your social networks before you can post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Compose, and then choose a social network. Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed on en Whether it's a tile or an entire feed, you can remove content you don't want to see on HTC BlinkFeed. ly tia l 3.
Camera Camera Camera basics Camera screen tia l Take great photos and videos with the camera. on to see all controls on the Viewfinder screen. n at io on fid en 2. Tap ly 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. Choose an ISO level or set it back to Auto. Higher ISO works best in low light conditions. rt ifi c C Choose a scene to use for taking photos. Choose an exposure value. The higher the exposure value is, the brighter your photos or videos will be.
Camera Zooming § Before taking a photo or video, slide two fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out. § When you're recording video, you can freely zoom in or out while recording. Turning the camera flash on or off Tap the flash icon to choose a flash setting. When using or , the camera intelligently sets the best flash brightness for your photo. l Taking a photo ly tia 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. on 2.
Camera § 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 Desire 520 steady or place it on a level surface when using HDR. § When taking a panoramic photo, consider the whole scene and focus on an object that has a neutral tone to help keep the exposure balanced in the composite image.
Camera 4. While recording, tap 5. Tap whenever you want to capture a still shot. to stop recording. Using the volume buttons for taking photos and videos In the Camera app, you can set the VOLUME buttons to function as the shutter release or zoom controls. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. On the Viewfinder screen, tap > Volume button options. l 3. Tap .
Camera 3. Tap . 4. Tap to select the Portrait scene. Angle of selfies Do you want the angle of your shots to look exactly the same as how you see yourself on the Viewfinder screen? 1. Switch to Selfie mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 65. 2. On the Viewfinder screen, tap > Camera options. l tia 4. Select the Save mirror image option. Skin touch-ups for people shots ly 3. Tap to show the camera options.
Camera Using Voice Selfie Voice Selfie lets you easily take photo or video selfies using voice control. You just need to turn this feature on in the camera settings. This feature may not be available in all languages. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 5. Select the Voice Selfie option, and then press ly > Camera options. . on 4. Tap to show the camera options. tia 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap l 2. Switch to Selfie mode.
Camera Panoramic shots Taking a panoramic photo Get a wider shot of landscapes in one sweep. Some camera features are not available when you’re in Sweep panorama mode, such as zooming. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. > Panorama. . ly tia 3. When you're ready to take the shot, tap l 2. Tap to stop capturing anytime. en You can also tap on 4. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view.
Camera Camera settings Saving your settings as a capture mode Save a scene or your custom settings as a new capture mode so you can conveniently use it anytime you need it. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Tap , and then tap a capture mode you want to use. 6. Enter a name, and then tap Save. ly > Save custom camera. en 5. When done, tap on 4. Modify the settings as desired. to show the camera options. tia 3.
Gallery Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery ly tia l 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 en 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
Gallery Viewing your favorite photos Easily see all your favorite photos in one place. You can add photos to the My favorites album. § To add a photo, find and view the photo in full screen, tap the photo, and then tap Favorite. > § To view these favorite photos, open the My favorites album. § To remove a photo from the My favorites album, press and hold the thumbnail and then tap Remove. l Showing or hiding albums > Show/hide albums. ly 2. Tap > Albums. Renaming an album en 3.
Gallery 4. 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. 5. 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.) Adding location information 2.
Gallery Adding photos or videos to an album 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Gallery. , and then choose how you want to view your photos and videos. 3. Open a group of photos and videos, such as an event in Timeline view or an album. 4. Tap > Add to album. 5. Select the photos or videos you want to add, and then tap Next. tia l 6. Create an album or select an album that you've already created in Gallery. To create a new album to move or copy to, tap .
Gallery 8. If you need to remove a tag you've added, just tap the tag, and then tap OK. 9. Tap Save. To tag a single photo or video, press and hold the photo or video. Tap Add tag, and then enter your keywords. Viewing your tagged photos and videos 1. In Gallery, tap > Tags. l You'll see tiles of your used tags, with numbers that indicate how many photos and videos belong to each tag. > Tags. 2. Find the tile of the tag you want to rename, then tap 4. Tap OK to save your changes.
Gallery 4. Tap . 5. Select what you want from the matching results. Trimming a video 1. In Gallery, open the video you want to play in full screen. 2. Tap the onscreen controls to pause or resume playback, adjust the volume, and more. > Edit. ly 3. To trim the video, tap l to share the video on your home network. tia Tap to preview your trimmed video. 6. Tap . en 5. Tap on fid The trimmed video is saved as a copy. The original video remains unedited.
Photo Editor Photo Editor Basics Choosing a photo to edit , and then find and tap Photo Editor. ly 1. From the Home screen, tap tia l You can select photos to edit from Photo Editor or Gallery. en Or, tap Camera if you want to take a new photo to edit. A slideout menu appears where you can choose editing options. at io Adjusting your photos n while viewing a photo in full screen from the Gallery app. on fid You can also tap on 2.
Photo Editor 5. Choose a pen color from the color bar. 6. Draw on the photo. You can tap to switch to full screen view. 7. To undo or redo an action, open the toolbar, and then tap or . Or, you can use the eraser from the toolbar to remove specific parts of your drawing. 8. Tap when done. 9. Tap , and then tap 10. Tap to toggle between the before and after photos. to save changes. Applying photo filters ly tia l The edited photo is saved as a new photo.
Photo Editor Retouching photos of people 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 79 to find out how. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Touch up. 3. Choose a facial touch-up to apply, and then customize its settings. 4. Tap . , and then tap 6. Tap to save changes. to toggle between the before and after photos. l 5. Tap Fixing red eye in photos ly tia The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited.
Photo Editor 12. Tap a setting to adjust its values, and then tap to save changes. l 13. Tap . en Photo Shapes lets you add a shape to your image and fill it with another photo. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. on fid 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > . 4. Choose a shape to add to your photo. 5. Tap at io 3. Choose a second image to be the fill for your selected shape. n See Choosing a photo to edit on page 79 to find out how.
Photo Editor 13. If you want to adjust your photo to blend with the image fill, tap fill layer to the photo layer. to switch from the image 14. Tap a setting and drag the slider to adjust its values, and then tap . to save changes. l 15. Tap Prismatic on en Got a bright and colorful image? Use Prismatic effect for fresh crystal prism patterns. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 79 to find out how. . 3.
Photo Editor Double Exposure With Double Exposure, combine and blend two photos and create something surreal. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 79 to find out how. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > . . en on ly tia l 3. Choose your second image. This will be your top layer 4. Drag the layer to move it. 7. Tap 8. Tap to open the toolbar. at io 6. Tap n on fid 5.
Photo Editor Elements Add animated elements to your photo. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 79 to find out how. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > . 3. Tap an element type to apply to your photo. 4. Tap , draw an animation path or area for the selected effect, and then tap . on en n to adjust the animation speed and intensity. on fid 6. Tap ly tia l 5. Tap to open the toolbar. 8.
Photo Editor 4. Drag the slider to apply Face Fusion to the image. n at io rt ifi c on fid ce C Fo r on and choose to save as a photo or video. en 5. When you are satisfied with the result, tap ly tia l To choose another target face, just tap the thumbnail of the target person and browse to a new photo.
Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial l 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. ly tia 1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. on 2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact’s name to see the top matching contact. 4. Tap the contact you want to call.
Phone calls Dialing an extension number To skip voice prompts when dialing an extension number, do one of the following: § After dialing the main number, press and hold * . A comma (,) is added to the number you are dialing. Enter the extension number, and then tap the call button. You will be connected to the mainline and then to the extension number. § After dialing the main number, press and hold # to add a semicolon (;). Enter the extension number after the semicolon , and then tap the call button.
Phone calls Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Desire 520 even if the nano UIM 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. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. l 2. Dial the emergency number for your locale, and then tap Call. ly When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears.
Phone calls 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. tia l 2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen.
Phone calls 4. To add another participant, tap , and then dial the number of the contact. 5. When connected, tap to add the participant to the conference call. Tap options such as ending the call with a participant. to access 6. To end the conference call, tap End Call. Call History Use Call History to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls. l 1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. 3. Do one of the following: ly tia 2.
Phone calls Home dialing When you're on a trip abroad, it's easy to dial friends and family from home. Your home country code is automatically added when you call your contacts while roaming. But when manually entering a phone number to call, you need to enter a plus (+) sign and country code before the number. Using a roaming service may incur additional charges. Check with your mobile operator for rates before using a roaming service. 2. Tap Home dialing settings. en 3.
Messages Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap . l 2. Tap , and then find and tap Messages. ly tia 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message. to save the message as a draft. on , or press en 5. Tap n on fid § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above ).
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. The text or MMS message you send for each recipient will count towards your monthly message allowance. For example, if you send a group text message to five contacts, five text messages will be deducted from your monthly message allowance. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages. . 3.
Messages Replying to a message 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages. 2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 3. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message. 4. Tap . Replying to a contact's other phone number 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. on > Recipient phone number en 1.
Messages Deleting messages and conversations Open the Messages app and do any of the following: Delete a message Open the conversation thread with a contact, tap the message, and then tap Delete message. To delete multiple messages within a conversation, tap > Delete messages > Delete by selection, and then select the messages to delete. Press and hold a contact (or phone number), and then tap Delete. To delete multiple conversations, tap the conversations to delete.
Entertainment Entertainment HTC Music Listening to music ly tia l Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC Desire 520 using the Music app. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Music. on fid 3. Tap a song to play. n 2. Swipe to the different tabs to browse by category. on en 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 520. at io 4.
Entertainment 3. Tap , and then enter a playlist name. 4. To add songs, tap song to add. beside the title text box, browse your music collection, and then tap a Repeat this step to add more songs. 5. You can also: Drag to move the song to its new position. Delete songs Select the songs you want to remove from the playlist. Change playlist name Type the new name of the playlist in the title text box. l Rearrange songs ly tia 6. Tap Save.
Entertainment Setting a song as a ringtone Pick a song from your Music library and set it as your ringtone or as ringtone for a favorite contact. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Music. 2. Play the song that you want to set as a ringtone. 3. Tap > Set as ringtone. 4. Tap Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone. If you select Contact ringtone, choose the contacts you want to associate the ringtone with.
Entertainment 4. Tap the screen to display the lyrics in full screen. 5. To jump to another part of the song, tap the screen to make the progress bar appear. Press and drag your finger across the progress bar, or press and hold or . Not all languages are supported. Finding music videos on YouTube It's easy to find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube. > Search > YouTube.
Entertainment § Bluetooth speakers § HTC certified consumer electronic devices or accessories that have the HTC Connect logo: Some devices may need to be paired before you can share to them. ly tia Using HTC Connect to share your media l To see a list of supported devices or accessories, go to htc-connect.com/certified-devices.html. For more information about HTC Connect, see www.htc-connect.com.
Entertainment 4. Once connected, use your phone to control the volume, pause or resume playback, and more. 5. To stop wireless media sharing and disconnect from the device, swipe down with three fingers on the screen. Streaming music to Blackfire compliant speakers BLACKFIRE RESEARCH Play music simultaneously to multiple Blackfire compliant speakers from HTC Desire 520. Before you start, make sure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network.
Entertainment Renaming the speakers You can rename your Blackfire compliant speakers in Settings. 1. Make sure the speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. 2. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > HTC Connect. HTC Desire 520 then turns Wi-Fi on automatically and scans for media devices on your WiFi network. You'll then see the available Blackfire speakers listed. 3. Tap next to a speaker name. l 4. Enter the new speaker name, and then tap Done.
Entertainment HTC BoomSound Connect app If you're using Qualcomm AllPlay powered speakers, download and install the HTC BoomSound™ Connect app to HTC Desire 520 to manage them, queue your songs to a shared speaker, and more. 1. Connect HTC Desire 520 to a speaker or grouped speakers. For details, see Streaming music to speakers powered by the Qualcomm AllPlay smart media platform on page 103. 2. When you're prompted to download HTC BoomSound Connect, download and install the app. 3.
Power and storage management Power and storage management tia Displaying the battery percentage > Settings > Power. en 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Select Show battery level. Checking battery usage on You can check the percentage of remaining battery power right from the status bar. ly l Battery 1. From the Home screen, tap n at io on fid 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.
Power and storage management Extreme power saving mode In times when you don't need to use much of your phone, turn Extreme power saving mode on to extend battery life longer. In this mode, standby time can last longer than usual, and you can only use the most basic functions such as phone calls, text messaging, and email. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Power. 2. Tap the Extreme power saving mode On/Off switch to turn extreme power saving mode on or off.
Power and storage management Manage your apps § Install the latest software and application updates. Updates sometimes include battery performance improvements. § Uninstall or disable apps that you never use. Many apps run processes or sync data in the background even when you're not using them. If there are apps that you don't need anymore, uninstall them. If an app came preloaded and can't be uninstalled, disabling the app can still prevent it from continuously running or syncing data.
Power and storage management Phone storage Types of storage Want to know what types of storage you can use for your apps, data, and files? HTC Desire 520 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. ly on Use a storage card for storing more files. You can also set some apps to store data or files directly to the card.
Power and storage management Manage photos and videos § After taking continuous camera shots, keep only the best shot. Discard the rest, if you don't need them. § After editing a photo or trimming a video, the original file is kept. Delete original files or move them elsewhere, such as to your computer. § If you're only sending videos through MMS, use a lower resolution. Hi-res video takes up more space. In Camera settings, tap Video Quality to change the resolution.
Power and storage management Sorting your files 1. In File Manager, tap > Sort. 2. Choose how you want to sort your files and folders. Copying or moving files 1. In File Manager, browse for the file or folder. 2. Select items to copy or move. 3. Tap Copy or Move to. , and then browse for the folder where you want to copy or move the files. Favoriting files en 5. Tap Paste. 1. In File Manager, browse for the file or folder. . on fid 3. Tap n 2. Select items to favorite.
Sync, backup, and reset Sync, backup, and reset Online sync Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more . en 2. Tap ly > Settings > Accounts & sync. 3. Tap the account type you want to add. n on fid 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your account information. on 1. From the Home screen, tap tia l You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC Desire 520.
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 520.
Sync, backup, and reset Files Manually copy and paste files by connecting HTC Desire 520 to your computer as a disk drive. Other data Check other apps to see if they support exporting data to the phone storage or storage card. Using HTC Backup Save the time and frustration of re-creating your personalized HTC Desire 520 experience when you do a factory reset or buy another phone.
Sync, backup, and reset Restoring your backup to HTC Desire 520 from Google Drive If you backed up your phone to your online storage before, you can restore your backup to HTC Desire 520, or to a new HTC phone. § 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. l § To restore paid apps, you need to download and install them from Google Play. ly tia 1.
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 520, remember to change your backup storage and use Google Drive from now on. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap HTC Backup. 2. Tap Change backup settings. 3. Tap > Select storage service. 4. Select Google Drive, and then tap OK. en Backing up your data locally ly on tia l 5.
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. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Messages. > Back up/Restore SMS > Back up > Back up SMS.
Sync, backup, and reset HTC Sync Manager About HTC Sync Manager HTC Sync Manager supports a computer running a Windows or OS X operating system. Here's what you can do with HTC Sync Manager. View and manage media on your computer and phone § Browse and manage music, photos, and videos that are on your computer and your phone. ly tia l § Import iTunes and Windows Media® Player playlists from your computer to HTC Sync Manager.
Sync, backup, and reset Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer § You can install HTC Sync Manager on Windows XP or later versions. To install it on a Mac® computer, you need OS X 10.6 or later versions. § If you have problem in installing HTC Sync Manager, close all your running programs and reinstall. If the problem persists, temporarily disable your anti-virus program and try installing again. l 1. Download the HTC Sync Manager installer from the HTC support site: htc.com/hsm/. ly tia 2.
Sync, backup, and reset Getting help To find out more about using HTC Sync Manager, download the user guide PDF from the HTC support site (htc.com/hsm/). Or open the Help that comes with the software. On Windows, click in HTC Sync Manager, and then click Help. Reset 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. en 2. Press and hold the POWER button, and then tap Restart. 3. When asked to confirm, tap Restart.
People People Your contacts list on ly tia , and then find and tap People. C n rt ifi c 2. On your contacts list, you can: at io on fid en 1. From the Home screen, tap l The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC Desire 520 and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. § View your profile and edit your contact information. § Create, edit, find, or send contacts.
People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC Desire 520, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. 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. ly tia l § Find people on your company directory.
People How do I add an extension number to a contact number? While creating a new contact or editing a contact's details in People, you can add an extension number to their number so you can skip the voice prompts when calling. 1. After entering the number of the main line, do one of the following: § Tap P(,) to insert a pause before the phone dials the extension number. To insert a longer pause, enter P(,) several times. § Tap W(;) to be prompted to confirm the extension number. ly tia l 2.
People Getting in touch with a contact 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. n on fid en on ly tia l 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name), and then choose how you want to get in touch with that contact. at io For more ways of getting in touch with your contact, tap an icon below the contact photo. Importing or copying contacts C rt ifi c Importing contacts from your nano UIM card 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
People 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. Tap Copy contacts, and then choose a contact type or online account to copy from. ly tia Merging contact information l 3. Select a contact type or account you want to save to. on Avoid duplicate entries by merging contact information from different sources, such as your social network accounts, into one contact.
People Sending contact information 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. 2. 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. Your contact information Press and hold My profile, and then tap Send my profile. ly tia l 3. Choose how you want to send the vCard. 5. Tap Send. en Sending multiple contact cards 1.
People Sending a message or email to a group If you send a text message to a group of five people, it will count as five messages towards your monthly text message allowance. 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. tia 1. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group. 2. You can: > Add contact to group. § Add more contacts to the group.
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 then tap Save. , select the contacts you want to add, and Fo r ce C ly on n at io rt ifi c on fid en tia l 3. To remove private contacts from the list, tap > Remove private contact, select the contacts you want to remove, and then tap Remove.
Calendar and Email Calendar and Email Viewing the Calendar ly , and then choose a calendar view. icon, tap it to return to the current date. en If you see the current date Month view on 2. Tap , and then find and tap Calendar. tia 1. From the Home screen, tap l 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.
Calendar and Email Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC Desire 520, 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. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Calendar. 2. On any Calendar view, do one of the following: l , and then select the calendar you will add the event to. View an event, and then tap .
Calendar and Email 3. Select or clear an account you wish to show or hide. If you have multiple calendars under an online account, tap to select the items to include. 4. Tap Save. Calendars are synced on HTC Desire 520, even if they are hidden. Sharing an event ly , and then find and tap Calendar. 2. Do one of the following: > Share via. en § While viewing an event, tap on 1.
Calendar and Email Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon notifications area of the status bar to remind you. will appear in the 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.
Calendar and Email 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 520. 1. From the Home screen, tap accounts appears. , and then find and tap Mail. The inbox of one of your email 2. Do any of the following: § Tap an email message to read. > Folder, and then tap the l § To display email messages in another mail folder, tap folder you want to view.
Calendar and Email Sending an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Mail. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Tap . 4. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap > Show Cc/Bcc. 6. Do any of the following: 7. Tap . > Set priority. en § Set the priority for an important message. Tap . n Resuming a draft email message 1.
Calendar and Email Quickly replying to an email message You can quickly respond to a new email message from the Home screen or lock screen. 1. When you receive a new email message notification, slide the Notifications panel down. 2. On the email preview, tap Reply all. If you have several notifications and you don't see the email options, expand the email preview by sliding two fingers apart on the notification. 3. Compose your reply message and tap .
Calendar and 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. 2. Tap , and then find and tap Mail. . ly 1. From the Home screen, tap tia l Searching email messages en on 3. If you want to refine or filter your search, tap , check the search options, and then tap OK.
Calendar and Email Setting your Out of the office status 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Tap > Out of the office. 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. Sending a meeting request ly tia l 7. Tap Save.
Calendar and Email What is Smart Sync? Smart Sync automatically extends the sync time the longer the Mail app is inactive. Set your email account to Smart Sync when you don't need to check new email messages frequently. Smart Sync helps save battery power. Fo r ce C ly on n at io rt ifi c on fid en tia l If you want to receive email messages as they arrive, select another Peak time sync and Off-peak sync schedule in the email account's Sync, Send & Receive settings.
Google Search and apps Google Search and apps Google Now Getting instant information with Google Now on Depending on your location, time of day, and previous Google searches, Google Now displays information cards that include: en § The day's weather and the weather forecast for upcoming days. § The traffic conditions on your way to work or your commute back home. on fid at io § Your favorite team's score and stats while you enjoy the game.
Google Search and apps Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. For example, you can change the weather units in the Weather card or your transportation mode in the Traffic card. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Google. 2. Do any of the following: § To change a card setting, such as the weather unit on the Weather card, tap then tap the arrow buttons when available.
Google Search and apps Google Search Searching HTC Desire 520 and the Web You can search for information on HTC Desire 520 and on the Web. In the Google Search app, start your search by entering a keyword or by using Google Voice Search™. , and then find and tap Google. Or just swipe ly on tia l To open Google Search, from the Home screen, tap up from the onscreen navigation buttons. on fid Performing searches on the Web and HTC Desire 520 1.
Google Search and apps Setting search options 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Google. , and then tap Settings. 3. Tap an option you want to set. To get help or provide feedback, tap , and then tap Help & feedback. l Google Chrome ly tia Browsing the Web Visit your favorite websites or search the Web using Google Chrome™. , and then find and tap Chrome. on 1. From the Home screen, tap en 2. Tap the URL box at the top of the screen. 3.
Google Search and apps 3. On the Add bookmark screen, you can edit the bookmark name and save the bookmark in a new category folder. 4. Tap Save. To view and open a bookmark, tap and then tap it. > Bookmarks. Navigate to the bookmark you want to open, Clearing your browsing history , and then find and tap Chrome. > History, and then tap Clear browsing data at the bottom tia 2. While viewing a webpage, tap of the screen. l 1. From the Home screen, tap on Private browsing ly 3.
Google Search and apps Activating your free Google Drive storage Use up to 115GB of free Google Drive storage. In addition to the default storage that you get from Google Drive, HTC Desire 520 features an additional 100GB of online storage free for two years. Sign in to your Google Account on HTC Desire 520—and not from your computer or other non-HTC phones—to claim this offer. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Drive. 2.
Google Search and apps Google Maps About Google Maps Google Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a map, or view locations at street level. § To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. Getting around maps ly tia l § The Google Maps app does not cover every country or city.
Google Search and apps Searching for a location Use Google Maps to search for a location, such as an address or a type of business or establishment (for example, museums). 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Maps. 2. Tap the search box and then enter the place you want to search for. ly on n at io on fid en tia l 3. Tap the Enter key on the keyboard or tap a suggested search item. If there is only one search result, it will be marked with a place marker . 4.
Google Search and apps 5. Tap Choose destination, and then enter or select your destination. If you're taking public transit, tap route preferences. to set the date and time of travel, or tap Options to set your 6. Tap a route or transit option to view the directions on the map. You'll also see the travel duration on the info sheet at the bottom of the screen. 7. Tap the info sheet to view the directions in a list. to reset the map.
Google Search and apps 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. To add another video to your playlist, browse or search for the video, and then tap the video title. next to 6. Tap Add to, and then tap the playlist name. to open the Fo r ce C ly on n at io rt ifi c on fid en tia l To access and watch your video playlists, minimize the video screen and then tap slideout menu. Tap the playlist you want.
Other apps Other apps HTC Car On the road with Car on en 1. Open the Car app. ly tia l Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC Desire 520 to reach your destination, keep you entertained, and help you stay in touch with the people that matter to you. Access music, phone calls, maps, and more with Car. The first time you open Car, you'll be asked to accept the terms and conditions. n on fid 2. Swipe up or down to see what you can do in Car. Close Car by pressing from the main screen.
Other apps Finding places in Car 1. In 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 tia 1. In Car, tap Navigation. 2. Tap a category, for example Restaurant or Parking to see what's available near you. Playing music in Car 1. In Car, tap Music.
Other apps Scribble Using Scribble Want to make a page for your digital scrapbook? Use the Scribble app to get artistic and combine photos, text, and illustrations in a note. With several templates to choose from, you can even create lists or track your budget. Have a greeting card ready and link it to your friend's birthday in Calendar to send in a few taps. Composing a note l , and then find and tap Scribble. tia 2. Choose a template when you're prompted. Or, tap . ly 1.
Other apps Creating a photo blog note Think photos can best convey your story? Group photos into a note, and make it more entertaining by including photo collages, stickers, and more. If inserting a collage, first group the photos in the same event or album in Gallery. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Scribble. and choose the photo blog template. 3. Tap to take a photo or select photos in Gallery to group them in a collage. en on ly tia l 2. Tap n on fid 4.
Other apps 6. Under Share to, tap where you also want to share the link that will be created. You'll be prompted to complete the action in the apps you selected. 7. Tap Done. To view notes you've shared, swipe to the Share tab on the Scribble main screen. Clock Using the Clock en You can set up one or more alarms. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Clock. ly Setting an alarm on tia l Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time.
Other apps Weather Checking Weather Use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next few days. In addition to your current location, you can view weather forecasts for other cities around the globe. 1. Tap the Weather Clock widget on your Home screen to open the Weather app. You'll see the weather for different cities, including where you are. 2. Tap a city to view weather information. 4.
Internet connections Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges. , and then find and tap Settings. tia 2. Tap the Mobile data On/Off switch to turn the data connection on and off. ly l 1.
Internet connections Keeping track of your data usage Monitor your data usage to help prevent going over your monthly data allowance. Data usage measured by HTC Desire 520 may differ from, and be less than, your actual data usage. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Data usage. l 3. On the Mobile tab, select Limit mobile data usage and tap OK to automatically disable your data connection when you reach the set limit. ly tia 4.
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 or off on page 155. 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.
Internet connections 4. Enter the VPN settings and set them up according to the security details your network administrator gave you. 5. Tap Save. Connecting to a VPN 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More. 3. Tap VPN. tia 5. 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. ly l 4. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
Internet connections 6. To help make your mobile hotspot more secure, tap Choose from the available settings, and then press > Advanced. . 7. Tap the Mobile HotspotOn/Off switch to turn it on. HTC Desire 520 is ready to be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot when you see on the status bar. Fo r ce C ly on n at io rt ifi c on fid en tia l To help minimize security risks, use the default security settings and set a strong and unique password.
Wireless sharing Wireless sharing Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth on or off 2. Tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn the Bluetooth connection on and off. on 3. Tap Bluetooth to see a list of available devices. ly l , and then find and tap Settings. tia 1. From the Home screen, tap en 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 520, 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 159. 2. Tap the headset’s name in the Paired Devices section. ly tia l 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. > Show received files to view files received via Bluetooth. Fo r ce C ly on n at io rt ifi c on fid en tia l 7.
Settings and security Settings and security Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC Desire 520, you need to enable location sources. > Settings > Location. l 1. From the Home screen, tap ly tia 2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on and off. en on 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.
Settings and security 3. Tap Do not disturb mode, and then select Priority. 4. Select a specific length of time for Do not disturb mode to last, or select Until turned off to end the mode when your phone is turned off, and then tap OK. 5. Tap the priority notifications On/Off switch next to the items you wish to bypass Do not disturb mode. 6. Tap Calls or message from to select who can contact you while in Do not disturb mode. 7.
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. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Power. 2. Tap Sleep mode. 3. To manually change the settings, clear Learn sleep time automatically if it's selected.
Settings and security Touch sounds and vibration Some people like the sound or vibration feedback they get when touching the screen, and some don't. You can turn on or off various types of touch sounds and vibration on HTC Desire 520.
Settings and security Installing a digital certificate Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC Desire 520 to access VPN or secured Wi-FI networks, and also to provide authentication to online secure servers. You can get a certificate from your system administrator or download it from sites that require authentication. § You must set a lock screen PIN or password before installing a digital certificate.
Settings and security Disabling an app Apps, even if not used often, may be running in the background and downloading data. If an app cannot be uninstalled, you can disable it. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > App manager. 2. Swipe to the All tab. 3. Tap the app, and then tap Disable. tia l Assigning a PIN to a nano UIM card > Settings > Security. en 2. Tap Set up SIM card lock. on 1.
Settings and security Get audible feedback Use TalkBack to hear audible feedback on what you do on your phone. See Navigating HTC Desire 520 with TalkBack on page 169. Use your voice You can use your voice to perform an action on HTC Desire 520. § Search for information on the Web using Google Voice Search. See Searching the Web with your voice on page 140. l § Enter text with your voice. See Entering text by speaking on page 48.
Settings and security Navigating HTC Desire 520 with TalkBack Use TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC Desire 520 by spoken feedback. When you touch the screen, HTC Desire 520 vibrates and gives you an audible response so you know what you are touching. Not all languages are supported. Turning TalkBack on > Settings > Accessibility. tia 2. Tap TalkBack, and then tap the On/Off switch. 3. Read the TalkBack disclaimer and then tap OK.
Settings and security Scroll through a screen Use two fingers to swipe up, down, left or right. Unlock the lock screen Use two fingers to swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Open the Notifications panel Use two fingers to swipe down from the top of the screen. Assigning TalkBack shortcuts TalkBack has customizable gestures that can be used to open the Notifications panel, view recent apps, access TalkBack controls, and more. 2. Tap TalkBack, and then tap > Settings > Manage gestures. 3.
Settings and security Changing the TalkBack reading speed The steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use the corresponding TalkBack gestures if you already have TalkBack turned on. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Tap Text-to-speech output > Speech rate. 3. Select a speech rate. ly > Settings > Accessibility. en 1. From the Home screen, tap on TalkBack language settings tia l You can test the speech rate by tapping Listen to an example. 2.
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Index Index C Accounts - syncing 111 Airplane mode 163 Alarms - setting 152 Apps - arranging 58 - grouping into a folder 58 - hiding or unhiding 59 - icons on Home screen 55 - installing 29 - installing from Google Play 28 - installing from the web 29 - on Home screen 55 - restoring 28 - uninstalling 29 - updating 27 Auto Selfie 69 Calendar 128–131 - creating an event 129 - dual time zone 128 - meeting conflicts 129 - meeting invitations 130 - reminders 131 - sending quick response 131 - views 128 C
Index tia Data connection - data roaming 154 - turning on or off 154 - usage 154 Data transferiPhone - from iCloud 23 Data transfer - from Android phone 22 - from iPhone 22 - transferring contacts 23 Display - changing the time before the screen turns off 164 - screen brightness 164 - screen rotation 164 - Sleep mode 32 Double exposure 84 Driving See Car G at io n en Gallery 73, 74, 78–85 - custom effects 80 - editing photos 79 - Face Fusion 85 - Video Highlights See Zoe - video trimming 78 - viewing
Index H I Hands free 159 Hard reset See Factory reset HDR 71 Headphones See Bluetooth Home screen - adding or removing widget panel 56 - apps 55 - arranging widget panels 56 - changing your main Home screen 57 - feeds 60 - folder 58 - launch bar 54 - rearranging widgets and icons 56 - removing widgets and icons 56 - shortcuts 55 - wallpaper 53 - widget panel 30 - widgets 55 Hotspot See Wireless router HTC Backup 113 HTC BlinkFeed - about 60 - adding regional editions 63 - deleting items 64 - posting to s
Index - syncing manually 111 - what can you sync with 111 Online storage - Google Drive 142 P Pair a Bluetooth headset 159 People - adding a new contact 121 - contact groups 125 - contact link suggestions 124 - copying contacts 23, 123, 124 - editing contacts 122 - filtering your contacts 120 - groups 125 - importing contacts 23, 123 - merging contact information 124 - personal profile 121 - sending contact information 125 - transferring contacts 23, 123 Phone calls - blocking a call 91 - call history 91
Index Power - charging the battery 16 - checking battery usage 105 - saving power 106 - sleep mode 32 Print screen See Capture screen Prismatic 83 PUK (PIN Unblock Key) 167 Q S Fo r ce C n rt ifi c Screen 32, 39, 164 - adjusting brightness 164 - capture 39 - changing the time before the screen turns off 164 - idle screen 32 - rotation 164 - Sleep mode settings 164 Screen lock 41 Screen shot See Capture screen Scribble - about 150 - composing a note 150 - grouping notes 151 - inserting images 150 -
Index Sync - HTC Sync Manager 117 Wi-Fi 155, 156 - connecting via WPS 156 - turning on 156 Widgets - adding 55 - changing settings 55 - rearranging 56 - removing 56, 57 - resizing 55 Wireless media sharing See HTC Connect Wireless router 157 Word prediction 47 - bilingual prediction 47 T V Zoe 78 ce C rt ifi c Video Highlights See Zoe VideoPic 67 Videos - editing 78 - recording 67 - taking photo while recording 67 - transferring from computer 24 - watching 78 Voice input 48 Voice search 140 Voice S
