User guide HTC 10
Contents Contents Features you'll enjoy What's new and special with Camera 8 The best from HTC and Google Photos 10 What's different with the onscreen keyboard 10 Immersive sound 11 Truly personal 11 Fingerprint sensor 13 Improved battery efficiency 13 Boost+ 13 Android 6.
Contents HTC Help 53 Personalizing Themes 55 Home screen layout 57 Wallpapers 58 Home screen panels 59 Stickers, widgets and app shortcuts 61 Apps screen 64 Sounds 65 Camera Camera basics 67 Selfies and people shots 73 Zoe camera 75 Panoramic shots 75 Hyperlapse 76 Pro mode 76 Google Photos and apps Google Photos 78 Google Now 81 Google Search 83 Google apps 84 Power and storage management Battery 86 Storage 89 Boost+ 94 Sync, backup, and reset Online sync 97
Contents Making a call with your voice 111 Dialing an extension number 112 Returning a missed call 112 Speed dial 112 Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event 112 Making an emergency call 113 Receiving calls 113 What can I do during a call? 113 Setting up a conference call 114 Call History 115 Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes 115 Home dialing 116 Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 117 Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 117 Sending a group
Contents Voice recorder 136 Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off 138 Managing your data usage 138 Wi-Fi connection 140 Connecting to VPN 141 Using HTC 10 as a Wi-Fi hotspot 142 Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 143 Wireless sharing HTC Connect 144 Bluetooth 147 NFC 150 Settings and security HTC BoomSound for speakers 152 HTC BoomSound for headphones 152 Personal audio profile 153 Turning location services on or off 153 Do not dist
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 note on recoverable data Important note on recoverable data Files and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your device may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software. Even a factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your mobile device, including personal information.
Features you'll enjoy Features you'll enjoy What's new and special with Camera Enjoy taking great camera shots on HTC 10. The camera interface has a fresh new look, neatly organized to make it faster for you to switch modes and change your settings. Leaner, cleaner, camera interface The new camera interface groups related capture modes together—such as photo capture modes— so that you can quickly find the mode you want, and puts modes and their settings side by side for easy access.
Features you'll enjoy Record videos in high resolution audio Record video in the camera with 24-bit high resolution audio. See Turning on high resolution audio on page 71 for details. Quickly adjust image brightness and focus Easily adjust the focus and brightness—or exposure value—before taking a shot. Just tap the screen to set the focus, and then drag your finger up or down. See Taking a photo on page 69.
Features you'll enjoy The best from HTC and Google Photos To give you the best experience from HTC and Google® apps yet still provide optimal storage out of the box, HTC is starting to minimize preloading duplicate apps. One example is HTC Gallery. Instead of preloading this app, HTC has extracted its unique features to make them accessible from Google Photos. In HTC 10, you can use HTC's special photo and video editing tools right from Google Photos.
Features you'll enjoy To learn the basics of using the keyboard, see Entering text on page 51. Immersive sound Discover audio bliss on HTC 10 through its built-in speakers and headphones. Easily connect wireless speakers to your phone. HTC BoomSound Hear what you've been missing. HTC BoomSound™ with Dolby Audio™ gives you a rich, authentic audio experience, whether you’re listening to music, watching a video, or playing a game.
Features you'll enjoy More wallpaper types, such as Multiple wallpapers and Apps screen wallpapers, are also in store! See What is HTC Themes? on page 55 for more details. Freestyle home screen If you want to take designing your Home screen to the next level, try the Freestyle home screen layout for zero-grid limitations and fun stickers to replace your app icons. Personalize your headphone listening experience Personalize your music listening experience for your headphones.
Features you'll enjoy Fingerprint sensor You can use the fingerprint scanner on HTC 10 to quickly wake up and unlock your phone with your fingerprint. You can register up to 5 fingerprints. See About the fingerprint scanner on page 27. Improved battery efficiency In addition to the larger built-in battery on HTC 10, the overall power system uses PowerBotics technology that enhances hardware and software efficiency for a longer battery life.
Features you'll enjoy Google settings Easily manage settings for Google apps and features on HTC 10. Tap Google in Settings and change your preferences. Smarter app linking Android 6.0 Marshmallow automatically opens the correct app for links that you tap in a text or email message or website. With smarter app linking, there's no more guessing which app can handle the links you tap. In Settings, you can change the default apps to link to.
Unboxing Unboxing HTC 10 1. POWER 2. VOLUME 3. nano SIM card slot 4. HTC UltraSelfie camera with OIS 5. Proximity sensor 6. 3.5mm headset jack 7. Earpiece 8. Notification LED 9. microSD™ card slot 10. BACK 11. HOME / Fingerprint scanner 12. USB Type-C™ connector 13. HTC BoomSound Hi-Fi edition speakers 14. RECENT APPS 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 panel 1. HTC UltraPixel™ main camera with OIS 2. Laser autofocus sensor 3. Dual LED flash Slots with card trays There are trays inside the nano SIM and microSD slots that are used for inserting your cards. When inserting the eject tool into the tray eject holes to remove the card trays, make sure not to press on the trays to avoid damaging the eject mechanism inside the slots.
Unboxing nano SIM card HTC 10 uses a nano SIM card. Use a standard nano SIM card only. Inserting a modified card that is thicker than the standard nano SIM card may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot. Inserting a nano SIM card 1. Hold the phone face down. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent paperclip— into the nano SIM tray eject hole. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects, and then pull the tray out.
Unboxing 4. Place the nano SIM card into the tray, with the gold contacts facing up and cut-off corner facing out. 5. Insert the card tray back into the slot. Removing a nano SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC 10 before removing the card. 1. Hold the phone face down. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent paperclip— into the nano SIM tray eject hole. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the card tray ejects. 4.
Unboxing Storage card Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. When you need to free up phone storage space, you can also move certain apps to the storage card, if the apps support this feature. The storage card is optional and sold separately. Inserting the microSD card 1. Hold the phone face down. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent paperclip— into the microSD tray eject hole. 3.
Unboxing Removing the microSD card Make sure to unmount your microSD card before removing it. See Unmounting the storage card on page 94. 1. Hold the phone face down. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent paperclip— into the microSD tray eject hole. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the microSD card tray ejects. 4. Pull the microSD card tray out, and remove the microSD card.
Unboxing Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC 10, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC 10 for several minutes before powering it on. § Use only the adapter and the USB Type-C cable that came with HTC 10 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.
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.
Phone setup and transfer Phone setup and transfer Setting up HTC 10 for the first time When you switch on HTC 10 for the first time—or after you've done a factory reset—you’ll be asked to set it up. You can enable TalkBack to navigate by voice feedback before selecting the language. Press and hold two fingers on the screen until you hear a message saying that accessibility mode is enabled.
Phone setup and transfer 5. Choose the backup to restore to HTC 10. 6. If prompted, choose whether to use a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection for restoring your backup. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your backup. 8. Slide open the Notifications panel to check if there's any notification to finish restoring your backup. Free apps from Google Play will be restored in the background, and you can track the progress via a notification in the status bar.
Phone setup and transfer Ways of transferring content from an iPhone If you have an iPhone, there are easy ways to transfer your contacts, messages, and other content to HTC 10. § Back up and restore iPhone content through iCloud. To find out how, see Transferring iPhone content through iCloud on page 25. § Back up iPhone content using iTunes on your computer, and then use HTC Sync Manager to transfer the content to HTC 10.
Phone setup and transfer Microsoft® Exchange HTC 10 syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® ActiveSync Server in your workplace. Outlook.com account Sync personal contacts from your Microsoft Outlook.com account. Phone contacts You can create contacts locally on HTC 10, if you don't prefer to store them on your online accounts. nano SIM card Copy all your nano SIM contacts to HTC 10.
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 from the Apps screen, Notifications panel, or Quick Settings panel. § From the Home screen, tap to switch to the Apps screen, and then tap Settings. § Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel, and then tap .
Phone setup and transfer Adding a fingerprint the first time 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Settings > Fingerprint scanner. 2. Tap Add fingerprint. If you haven't already set up a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password, you'll be asked to set one up. See Setting a screen lock on page 47. 3. Tap Start. 4. Choose which finger or thumb to use, touch the scanner until it vibrates, then lift your finger or thumb. 5.
Phone setup and transfer Updating your phone's software HTC 10 can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. Updates for some HTC apps and features, such as HTC Sense Home, may be downloaded and installed from Google Play. See Installing app updates from Google Play on page 30 for details. Checking your system software version Before installing a system software update, you can check first what Android version you have on your phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > About. 2.
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 Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC 10. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. § You need a Google Wallet™ account to buy paid apps or to make in-app purchases. If you already have a Google Account, just add Google Wallet by signing in with your existing username and password at wallet.google.com.
Phone setup and transfer Downloading apps from the web You can download apps directly from websites. Apps downloaded from websites can be from unknown sources. To help protect HTC 10 and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you only download from websites you trust. 1. Open the browser, and then go to the website where you can download the app you want. 2. If prompted, change the security settings to allow installation from “Unknown sources”. 3.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone Basics HTC Sense Home After you've turned on and set up HTC 10 for the first time, you'll see the Home screen. § Set up the HTC Sense Home widget to experience the convenience of a Home screen that automatically adjusts when you're at home, work, or outdoors. See What is the HTC Sense Home widget? on page 42. § Swipe right and you'll find HTC BlinkFeed.
Your first week with your new phone Unlocking the screen § Press and hold the fingerprint sensor. § Swipe up to unlock the screen. If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before HTC 10 unlocks. If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can snooze or dismiss the event or alarm right from the lock screen. Just drag or up. Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC 10, lower the ring volume, and more.
Your first week with your new phone Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick HTC 10 up when a call comes in to lower the ring volume automatically. You can turn this feature on or off. Go to Settings, tap Sound & 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 Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons. Press and hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a webpage), just press and hold the item.
Your first week with your new phone Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as when moving right and left on the Home screen, or flicking through a contacts or message list.
Your first week with your new phone Slide with two fingers In some apps, slide two fingers apart to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text. Two-finger swipe Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick Settings.
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 10 to your speakers or TV respectively. You can also share streaming media from apps such as YouTube®. § Swipe down to disconnect from your speakers or TV. Media gesture is turned on in Settings by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work for sharing media. Opening an app § Tap an app on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen.
Your first week with your new phone Switching between recently opened apps When you're multitasking and using different apps on HTC 10, you can easily switch between the apps you've recently opened. Press to see recently-opened apps. § To switch back to an app, flip through the cards to find the app and tap it. § To remove an app from the list, drag it left or right. § To remove all of the apps at once, tap .
Your first week with your new phone Travel mode Do you often travel across time zones? Turn on Travel mode in Settings to see a dual clock on the Home screen and lock screen that shows both your home and current time zones. § Make sure you turn on location services in your phone settings. § Set your home time zone first in the Clock app. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Date & time. 2. Tap the Travel mode On/Off switch to turn travel mode on or off.
Your first week with your new phone HTC Sense Home widget What is the HTC Sense Home widget? Get quick access to apps, shortcuts and folders you use most frequently based on where you are. With the HTC Sense Home widget, HTC 10 continually adapts to how you use it. For example, apps you use most frequently for work, will show up when you're at your office. The HTC Sense Home widget changes depending on whether you're at home, work, or somewhere else.
Your first week with your new phone Setting your home and work locations In the HTC Sense Home widget, set your home and work locations based on your address, Wi-Fi network, or both. You can associate multiple addresses and Wi-Fi networks to each of these locations. Using your set addresses or Wi-Fi networks, the HTC Sense Home widget will be able to determine where you are and display the appropriate apps. 1. On the Home screen, swipe right or left until you see the HTC Sense Home widget. 2.
Your first week with your new phone Adding apps to the HTC Sense Home widget Add your favorite apps, shortcuts, or folders to the HTC Sense Home widget. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Press and hold the app, shortcut, or folder you want to add to the widget. 3. Drag the item to where you want in the HTC Sense Home widget. The app, shortcut or folder will be added to the HTC Sense Home widget and pinned in place.
Your first week with your new phone Waking up to the lock screen Go from sleep mode to the lock screen without pressing the POWER button. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before HTC 10 unlocks. 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately double-tap the screen. Waking up and unlocking Go from sleep mode and unlock HTC 10 to the last screen you were using without pressing the POWER button.
Your first week with your new phone 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately swipe left from the right side of the screen. Waking up to HTC BlinkFeed Go from sleep mode to HTC BlinkFeed without pressing the POWER button. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before HTC 10 unlocks. 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately swipe right from the left side of the screen.
Your first week with your new phone Launching the camera Go from sleep mode to the Camera app without pressing the POWER button. 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately swipe down twice on the screen. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials when you exit the Camera app. Lock screen Setting a screen lock Help protect your personal information and help prevent others from using HTC 10 without your permission.
Your first week with your new phone 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. 2. Tap Screen lock, and then select and set up a screen lock. This will be your backup screen lock method. 3. On the Security screen, tap Smart Lock. 4. Confirm your screen lock. 5. Choose what you want your phone to detect before it unlocks. 6.
Your first week with your new phone Turning the lock screen off Rather not have to unlock your phone every time you wake it up? You can turn the lock screen off in Settings. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Security. 2. Tap Screen lock > None. To turn the lock screen on again, in Security settings, tap Screen lock > Swipe. Notifications Notifications panel Notification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in progress such as files downloading.
Your first week with your new phone Managing app notifications You can set the priority, sensitivity, and more. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification. 2. Tap Manage app notifications, and then tap the app to set. You can also press and hold a notification in the notifications panel, and then tap . 3. Tap the On/Off switch next to option you want to toggle. Settings for app notifications are applied to notifications in the Notifications panel and the lock screen.
Your first week with your new phone 4. In a text entry field (for example, while composing an email), press and hold at the point where you want to paste the text. 5. Tap or Paste. Sharing text 1. After you have selected the text, tap or or Share. 2. Choose where to share the selected text. Entering text The keyboard becomes available when you tap a text field in an app. § Tap the keys on the onscreen keyboard to enter letters and numbers, as well as punctuation marks and symbols.
Your first week with your new phone How can I type faster? The onscreen keyboard of your phone is highly customizable. You can modify its settings and options to enhance your typing experience. Here are some tips that you could try: § Switch to landscape mode.With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar and check if Auto rotate turned on. Open the app you need, and then tap a text field to show the keyboard. Turn your phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. You can then tap > Split.
Your first week with your new phone § Show the numeric keys on the top row of the keyboard. Open the Settings app, and then tap Language & keyboard > Touchpal - HTC Sense Version > General settings. Select Number Row. § Turn on Contextual prediction.Go to Settings > Language & keyboard > TouchPal - HTC Sense Version > Smart input, and then make sure that Contextual prediction is selected.
Your first week with your new phone 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.
Personalizing Personalizing Themes What is HTC Themes? Themes brings a quick and easy way for you to customize HTC 10 with elements such as wallpapers, soounds, and icons. You need to log in with your preferred account to browse from the available themes in the Themes store, or make your own. Downloading themes or individual elements Find and download pre-made themes and elements that make it easy for you to personalize HTC 10. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. Tap Change theme.
Personalizing 7. Tap Next. 8. Swipe up or down to the pre-defined style to select for your theme. 9. You can: § Tap Next if you don't want to customize your theme further. § Tap Edit, then tap any of the categories you want to customize, and experiment with the settings until you're satisfied. Tap Preview to see what your theme will look like. 10. Tap Finish, name your theme, and then tap OK to save your theme. To apply the theme after saving it, make sure you select the Apply this theme now option.
Personalizing Deleting a theme You can delete a theme if you no longer want to keep it on your phone. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. Tap Change theme. 3. Tap > My themes. 4. Find and tap an item to delete. 5. Tap > Remove. If the item is currently applied, it will still be applied to HTC 10 until another theme is applied. Home screen layout Choosing a Home screen layout You can choose between two Home screen layouts.
Personalizing Wallpapers Setting your Home wallpaper Choose from the available wallpapers, or use any photo you've taken with the camera. You can only change the wallpaper while in Classic home screen layout. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. 2. Tap Change wallpaper. 3. Choose from where you want to select a wallpaper. 4. Tap Apply or Set wallpaper. Multiple wallpapers You can split a panorama photo into three parts so that it extends to three Home screen panels as one photo.
Personalizing Time-based wallpaper Set your home wallpaper to automatically change during the day and night. You can only use a Time-based wallpaper while in Classic home screen layout. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. Tap Edit current theme > Home wallpaper. 3. Tap > Time-based. You'll then see two page thumbnails. 4. Tap Change wallpaper under the Day thumbnail to choose the wallpaper you want to display during the day. 5.
Personalizing Arranging widget panels A widget panel cannot be moved and inserted before HTC BlinkFeed. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed or any widget panel, slide two fingers together to customize the Home screen. 2. Press and hold a widget panel thumbnail, and then drag it left or right to the position that you want. 3. When you're done arranging widget panels, press . Changing your main Home screen Set HTC BlinkFeed or a widget panel as your main Home screen. 1.
Personalizing Stickers, widgets and app shortcuts Launch bar The launch bar gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps and other shortcuts. You can replace the apps on the launch bar with the ones you often use. § You can only customize the launch bar while in Classic layout. § If you're using the Freestyle layout, you will only see the launch bar on the lock screen. Icons displayed will be the same ones you have in the Classic layout. 1.
Personalizing Changing the widget settings You can modify basic settings of some widgets. 1. Press and hold a widget on your Home screen, and then drag it to . 2. Customize the widget settings. Resizing a widget Some widgets can be resized after you've added them to your Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen, and then release your finger. If a border appears, that means the widget is resizable. 2. Drag the sides of the border to enlarge or shrink the widget size.
Personalizing 6. Tap the newly added sticker, and then tap an app to link to the sticker. If you need to link the sticker to a different app, press and hold it on the widget panel, and then drag it to Relink. 7. To show or hide the name of the app it's linked to, press and hold the sticker on the widget panel, and then drag it to Show label or Hide label. You can choose to show or hide labels for all stickers on the Home screen.
Personalizing Moving a Home screen item You can easily move a widget, icon, or sticker from one widget panel to another. 1. Press and hold a Home screen item with one finger. 2. With another finger, flick left or right to rotate the screen to another widget panel. 3. Release the item to where you want to move it. Removing a Home screen item 1. Press and hold the widget, icon, or sticker you want to remove, and then drag it to 2. When the item turns red, lift your finger.
Personalizing Grouping apps into a folder 1. On the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap > Custom. > Rearrange apps. 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 . Moving apps and folders 1. On the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap > Custom. > Rearrange apps. 3.
Personalizing 3. Tap an item to modify, and then choose different sounds for your ringtone, system notification, and alarm. Go to the settings of specific apps to choose sounds for new messages, email, and event reminders respectively. 4. Tap Volumes to set the volume levels for each sound type. To browse for more sounds in Themes, go to Settings > Personalize > Edit current theme, and then tap Ringtone, Notification, or Alarm.
Camera Camera Camera basics Camera screen Take great photos and videos with the camera. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. You'll see Photo mode, which is the default capture mode. Switch between flash modes. Open the slideout menu to select a capture mode and choose camera settings. Toggle photo HDR between auto, on, and off. Switch between the front camera and main camera. Switch between Video and Photo modes. Capture a photo. View the last photo or video taken.
Camera Choosing a capture mode Switch to a capture mode to use for taking photos or videos. The camera on HTC 10 separates capture modes into categories so that you can quickly find which mode you want. 1. Tap to open the slideout menu. You can also swipe right from the left edge in landscape orientation or swipe down from the top edge in portrait orientation. 2. Scroll through the menu to see the available capture modes. 3. Tap the capture mode you want to use. 4.
Camera Mode Setting Video Description Set the video quality. See Setting the video resolution on page 71 for details. Selfie Video Turn high resolution audio recording on and off. See Turning on high resolution audio on page 71 for details. Selfie Photo Turn Live Makeup on and off. See Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup on page 73 for details. Zooming Before taking a regular photo or video, slide two fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out.
Camera 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 § The laser auto focus intelligently finds the best shot based on its position and pointed direction. Tapping the screen to focus uses the image contrast to dynamically readjust, which is sometimes desirable if you wish to take a macro to get an off-center bokeh effect or take photos while you're moving.
Camera Setting the video resolution 1. Switch to Video mode. 2. Tap to open the slideout menu. 3. Tap Quality to change the video resolution. Turning on high resolution audio Record videos, including selfie videos, with high resolution audio. § High resolution audio is only available when the video quality is set to HD (720p) or higher. § You can't pause video recording when using high resolution audio. 1. Switch to Video mode. 2. Tap to open the slideout menu. 3.
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. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Photo mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 68 for details. 3. Press and hold the onscreen shutter button . The camera takes consecutive shots of your subject.
Camera Selfies and people shots Tips for taking selfies and people shots Do you want yourself, your family, and friends to look best in your shots? Here are some camera options you can adjust or select before taking selfies and people shots. Live Makeup for selfies Touch up your skin with Live Makeup before taking your selfie. See Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup on page 73.
Camera 6. Pose and frame yourself on the Viewfinder screen. 7. To take your selfie automatically, look at the front camera, and then: § Stay still until the white box turns green on the Viewfinder screen. § Or smile at the camera. Hold your smile for a few seconds until your shot is taken. Taking selfies with voice commands You can easily take photo or video selfies using simple voice commands. You just need to turn this feature on in the camera settings.
Camera Zoe camera Using Zoe camera Get more than just a still photo. With Zoe camera, capture living moments as a photo and 3 seconds of HD video. Some camera features are not available when you’re using Zoe camera, such as zooming. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Zoe camera mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 68 for details. 3. When you're ready to capture, tap .
Camera Hyperlapse Recording a Hyperlapse video Want to have a fast motion effect in your video? Use Hyperlapse mode to speed videos up to 12 times. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Hyperlapse mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 68 for details. 3. When you're ready to start recording, tap . 4. Change focus to a different subject or area by tapping it on the Viewfinder screen. 5. Tap the flash icon to turn the flash on or off. 6.
Camera Taking a RAW photo Want to keep more detail in your shots, or fix the lighting in post processing? With Pro mode, you can take photos that will be saved as RAW image files in DNG format, along with a JPG compressed version. RAW image files take up a lot of storage space. It's recommended to use a storage card as the default storage for photos and videos. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Pro mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 68 for details.
Google Photos and apps Google Photos and apps Google Photos What you can do on Google Photos Here are some of the things you can do when using Google Photos on HTC 10. § View, edit, and share the photos and videos you've taken on HTC 10. You can also access the media files previously backed up to your Google Account. If you see on a thumbnail, it means that the media file is only stored on the phone and not yet backed up to your Google Account.
Google Photos and apps Editing your photos 1. From the Home screen, tap > Photos. 2. Tap a photo thumbnail to view it in full screen. 3. Tap , and then do any of the following: § Tap to adjust the brightness, color, and more. § Tap to apply a filter to the photo. § Tap to rotate or crop the photo. 4. While you're editing, press and hold the photo to compare your changes to the original. 5. After making your adjustment, tap . 6. Tap Save.
Google Photos and apps 3. Tap the screen to see the onscreen controls. 4. Frame the sequence you want to slow down by moving the left and right sliders. 5. Tap to watch the result. You can still adjust the playback speed while previewing. Editing a Hyperlapse video If you captured a video in Hyperlapse mode, you can apply varying speeds to different sections of the video. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Photos. 2. Find and tap the Hyperlapse video to view it in full screen.
Google Photos and apps Google Now Getting instant information with Google Now Do you want to check the weather or your morning commute time before you start your day? Google Now™ delivers quick and up-to-date information that matters to you—all without the search. 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.
Google Photos 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 the settings of a specific card, tap and then tap an action.
Google Photos and apps Now on Tap Use Now on Tap to search information while viewing emails and websites, listening to music, or even while exchanging text messages. Now on Tap lets you look for information about the screen you're on so you don't have to leave the app. Just press and hold HOME and Now on Tap shows you related information, apps, and actions. This feature may not be available in all languages.
Google Photos and apps Some apps, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps. Performing searches on the Web and HTC 10 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Google. If you've already set up a Google account on HTC 10, you will be given the option to sign in to Google Now. 2. In the search box, enter what you want to search for. As you type, matching items on HTC 10 and suggestions from Google web search are shown. 3.
Google Photos and apps Google Calendar Schedule events, meetings, and appointments. Google Calendar™ syncs with your Google Account so your calendar events and reminders go with you. Google Chrome Surf the Internet, search the Web, and bookmark your favorite websites. Google Drive Store your photos, documents, and other files on Google Drive to access them on HTC 10, computer, and other devices.
Power and storage management Power and storage management Battery Displaying the battery percentage You can check the percentage of remaining battery power right from the status bar. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Power. 3. Select Show battery level. Checking battery usage See how the system and apps are using the battery and how much power is being used. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Power. 3.
Power and storage management Battery optimization for apps When you have connections such as Wi-Fi on while the phone is in sleep mode, some apps may still continue to use the battery. Starting from Android 6.0, battery optimization is enabled for all apps by default which helps prolong battery standby time when you're not using the phone. The phone needs to be sitting idle for an extended period of time before battery optimization takes effect.
Power and storage management Tips for extending battery life How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC 10. Try out some of these tips to help increase battery life. Use the power management features § Turn Power saver mode and Extreme power saver mode on in Settings. § Monitoring your battery usage helps identify what's using the most power so you can choose what to do about it. For details, see Checking battery usage on page 86.
Power and storage management Limit background data and sync Background data and sync can use a lot of battery power if you have many apps syncing data in the background. It’s recommended not to let apps sync data too often. Determine which apps can be set with longer sync times, or sync manually. § 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.
Power and storage management Storage card Use your storage card as a removable storage to store and access your media and other files on HTC 10 or any Android phone, or set it up as an extension of the internal storage. See Should I use the storage card as removable or internal storage? on page 90. USB storage You can plug in an external USB storage device such as a USB flash drive or an SD card reader. You need a special cable to connect HTC 10 and a USB storage device.
Power and storage management 3. Tap Format as internal > Erase & format > Format. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to move your installed apps and their data from the phone storage to the storage card. If you no longer want to use your storage card as internal storage, you can reformat the card as removable storage. Before you do so, make sure to move all the apps and data from the card back to the phone storage. See Moving apps and data between the phone storage and storage card on page 91.
Power and storage management 4. Tap Change, and then tap the storage card name. 5. Tap Move. You can also move an app from the storage card back to the phone storage. Viewing and managing files on the storage Starting from Android 6.0, you can go to Settings to view and manage files on the phone storage and storage card. You can also view and manage files on an external USB storage device when you have it connected to HTC 10. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Storage. 2.
Power and storage management 5. Copy the files from your computer to HTC 10, or vice versa. 6. After copying the files, disconnect HTC 10 from the computer. Freeing up storage space As you use HTC 10, you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to free up phone storage space. Manage photos and videos § After taking continuous camera shots, keep only the best shot. Discard the rest, if you don't need them.
Power and storage management Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC 10 is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. If your storage card is used as internal storage and there are apps that were moved to the card, you will not be able to open these apps after unmounting the card. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Storage. 2.
Power and storage management Turning Smart Boost on or off The Smart Boost feature allows the Boost+ app to automatically free up memory space on your phone. Smart Boost is turned on by default. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Boost+. 2. Tap Settings, and then select or clear the Smart boost option. Adding apps to the Smart Boost exception list You can choose to set the Boost+ app to skip some apps when it runs its Smart Boost checks. 1.
Power and storage management 4. Tap Add. 5. On the Game battery booster screen, tap the On/Off switch next to an app to turn it on. When prompted, you can choose to open the app and check whether the optimized result fits your viewing preference. To remove an app from the list, tap Remove. > Remove. Select one or more apps, and then tap Managing irregular activities of downloaded apps The Boost+ app can check for irregular activities from a downloaded app that may affect your phone's performance.
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 10. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC 10 and the Web. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. . 3. Tap the account type you want to add. 4.
Sync, backup, and reset Removing an account Remove accounts from HTC 10 if you no longer use them. Removing an account does not remove accounts and information from the online service itself. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap an account type. If you've signed into multiple accounts under an account type, tap the account to remove. 3. Tap > Remove account. Some personal data may be retained by the third-party app after you have removed the account from HTC 10.
Sync, backup, and reset Files Manually copy and paste files by connecting HTC 10 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 Android Backup Service Starting from Android 6.0, use the Android Backup Service to back up your HTC phone to Google Drive.
Sync, backup, and reset Backing up your data locally If you want to separately back up your content such as contacts and text messages on HTC 10, here are some tips on how to export or import your data. Backing up your contacts 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the People tab, tap , and then find and tap People. > Manage contacts. 3. Tap Import/Export contacts > Export to phone storage or Export to SD card. 4. Select an account or type of contacts to export. 5.
Sync, backup, and reset Backing up text messages by email § You need to set up your email account in the HTC Mail app. § Text messages in the secure box and blocked messages will not be backed up. To include such messages to your backup, move them first to the general message box. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Messages. > Back up/Restore SMS. 3. Tap Back up > Back up SMS via mail. 4. To help protect your data, set a password for your backup.
Sync, backup, and reset View and manage media on your computer and phone § Browse and manage music, photos, and videos that are on your computer and your phone. § Import iTunes and Windows Media® Player playlists from your computer to HTC Sync Manager. § Create playlists from music on your phone or your computer and then sync these playlists to both devices. § Play music and videos using the built-in player.
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. If you're using an HTC phone that has HTC Sense 6, HTC Sync Manager also enables your phone to find and install the same apps that you were using on your iPhone. You need to use iTunes 9.0 or later to back up your iPhone content first to your computer. 1.
Sync, backup, and reset HTC 10 not responding? If HTC 10 does not respond when you touch the screen or press the buttons, you can still restart it. Press and hold the POWER and VOLUME DOWN buttons for at least 12 seconds. HTC 10 then restarts. Resetting network settings Reset the network settings when you're having problems connecting HTC 10 to your mobile data or Wi-Fi network and Bluetooth devices. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Backup & reset. 2. Tap Network settings reset. 3.
HTC BlinkFeed HTC BlinkFeed What is HTC BlinkFeed? Get the latest news about your interests or status updates from your friends right on HTC BlinkFeed. Set up which social networks, news sources, and more will appear. § Swipe up or down to browse stories on HTC BlinkFeed. § Tap a tile to view the content. If it's a video tile, you can watch the video in full screen, hear the audio, and control the playback. § While viewing a news article, swipe left or right to see more stories.
HTC BlinkFeed Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off You can turn HTC BlinkFeed off when your Home screen layout is set to Classic. 1. On the Home screen, slide two fingers together. 2. Tap . 3. Do one of the following: § To turn on HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right until you see BlinkFeed, then tap it. § To turn off HTC BlinkFeed, swipe to the thumbnail and then tap Remove. 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 and get directions to the restaurant. § If you see a phone number, tap the phone number to call the restaurant.
HTC BlinkFeed Showing content from your apps and social networks See your friends' posts in social networks or show content from your HTC apps right on HTC BlinkFeed. § You need to sign in to your social networks before you can post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. § When adding a social network to HTC BlinkFeed, you need to give HTC Sense permission to access it. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap , and then select the apps and social networks you like.
HTC BlinkFeed Customizing the Highlights feed The Highlights feed displays a mix of top trending articles and status updates from the feed sources you added. You can set the Highlights feed to only show items from your favorite news sources and apps. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Settings > Choose Highlights topics. 3. Select the feed sources you want to appear in Highlights.
HTC BlinkFeed 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. § To remove a tile, press and hold the tile you want to remove, and then tap Remove. § To remove a feed source, in the slideout menu, next to News Republic tap topics. Then tap any tile marked with to remove it.
Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored/synced contact or a number from your call history. 1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. 2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact’s name to see the top matching contact. 3. If there are a number of matches found (for example, 8 matches), tap the number to see all the matches. 4.
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 (;).
Phone calls Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC 10 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. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. 2. Dial the emergency number for your locale, and then tap Call.
Phone calls 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. 2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen. Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC 10 to your ear when the speakerphone is on. § On the call screen, tap .
Phone calls Call History Use Call History to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls. 1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. 2. Swipe to view the Call History tab. 3. Do one of the following: § Tap a name or number in the list to call. § Press and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu. § Tap to display just a particular type of call such as missed calls or outgoing calls.
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. Changing the default country code for Home dialing 1.
Messages Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Messages. . 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft. ). If § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above 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. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages. 2. Tap . 3. Tap , and then select multiple recipients. 4. To send a group SMS, tap , and then select Send as individual. Clear this option to send your message as a group MMS.
Messages 3. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message. 4. Tap . Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC 10, 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. While viewing the exchange of messages with a contact, tap and select which phone number you want to reply to.
Messages Blocking unwanted messages Declutter your Messages screen by moving spam messages from contacts to the block box. If you have blocked a contact, that contact's text or picture messages will also be in the block box. § Open the Messages app, press and hold a contact (or phone number) and tap Block contact. § To block multiple contacts, tap > Block contacts, select the contacts, and tap Block.
Messages Preventing a message from being deleted You can lock a message to prevent it from being deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 3. Tap the message that you want to lock. 4. Tap Lock message on the options menu. You'll then see a lock icon for locked messages.
People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC 10 and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. 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.
People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC 10, 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. § 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. 2. Enter the extension number.
People Importing or copying contacts Importing contacts from your nano SIM card 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the People tab, tap , and then find and tap People. > Manage contacts. 3. Tap Import/Export contacts > Import from SIM card. 4. If prompted, select which account you'd like to import your contacts to. 5. Select the contacts you want to import. 6. Tap Save. Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 1.
People Merging contact information Avoid duplicate entries by merging contact information from different sources, such as your social network accounts, into one contact. Accepting contact link suggestions When HTC 10 finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link notification when you open the People app. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. 2. On the People tab, tap the Contact link suggestion notification when available.
People 3. Choose how you want to send the vCard. 4. Select the type of information you want to send. 5. Tap Send. Sending multiple contact cards 1. On the People tab, tap > Send contacts. 2. Select the contacts whose contact information you want to share 3. Tap Send. 4. Choose how you want to send the contact cards. Contact groups Organize your friends, family, and colleagues into groups so you can quickly send a message or email to everyone in the group.
People Editing a group 1. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group. 2. You can: § Change the group name. You can only change the name for groups that you have created. § Add more contacts to the group. Tap > Add contact to group. § Select the contacts you want to remove from the group. 3. Tap Save. Removing contact groups 1. On the Groups tab, tap > Edit groups. 2. Select the contact groups you want to remove. 3. Tap Save.
Email 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 10. 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. § To display email messages in another mail folder, tap folder you want to view.
Email 4. To arrange the tabs, drag 5. Tap , and then move the tab to its new location. . 6. Swipe to the added tab to check your email messages. 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. 5.
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 .
Email 4. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for. 5. Tap a result to open the email message. Searching for emails from a contact Do you remember the sender, but can't find a particular email from him or her? 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Press and hold an email message from a contact. 3. Tap Show all mail from sender. A list of email messages from that contact appears.
Email Adding an email account Set up additional email accounts such as another Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account or an account from a Web-based email service or email provider. If you're adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or a POP3/IMAP email account, ask your network administrator or email service provider for additional email settings that you may need. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Mail. > Add account. 3.
Other apps Other apps HTC Ice View Viewing app notifications on HTC Ice View HTC Ice View gives you quick access to notification and apps—including the Camera app—without flipping the case open. 1. To wake up your HTC phone, tap twice on HTC Ice View. 2. When you see app notifications, swipe left or right to scroll through your notifications. 3.
Other apps Not seeing recent calls on HTC Ice View? By default, up to 10 different received or dialed numbers will be displayed on HTC Ice View. If you've set a screen lock with credentials, open up the Ice View app, and then select Show call history to display recent calls. Launching the camera from HTC Ice View You can open and use the Camera app directly on HTC Ice View. 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately swipe down twice on HTC Ice View.
Other apps 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 . Setting the date and time manually 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the World Clock tab, tap , and then find and tap Clock. > Set date & time. 3. Clear Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone, and then set the time zone, date, and time as required.
Other apps 3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC 10, 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 setting it as a ringtone, and more. .
Internet connections Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges. You need a 4G/LTE plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data services. Check with your operator for details. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap the Mobile data On/Off switch to turn the data connection on and off.
Internet connections Turning data roaming on or off Connect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out of your mobile operator’s coverage area. Using data services while roaming may be costly. Check with your mobile operator for data roaming rates before you use data roaming. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Mobile data. 3. Select or clear the Data roaming option.
Internet connections Wi-Fi connection To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of a Wi-Fi signal varies depending on objects the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through (such as buildings or a wall between rooms). Turning Wi-Fi on or off 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi On/Off switch to turn Wi-Fi on or off. 3. Tap Wi-Fi to see a list of detected wireless networks.
Internet connections Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr) You can set HTC 10 to automatically log into a public Wi-Fi network that you regularly use. This saves you the trouble of going through the Wi-Fi provider's web authentication every time you connect to their Wi-Fi network. Just add your login credentials to the WISPr (Wireless Internet Service Provider roaming) settings. The access point of the Wi-Fi network needs to support the WISPr web portal.
Internet connections Adding a VPN connection You must first set a lock screen PIN, password, or pattern before you can use credential storage and set up the VPN. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Under Wireless & networks, tap More. 3. Tap VPN > > Add VPN profile. 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.
Internet connections 3. Tap Mobile network sharing > Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot. The first time you turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot, you'll need to set it up. 4. Enter a hotspot name or use the default. 5. Enter a password or use the default. The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use HTC 10 as a wireless router. 6. To help make your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, tap Choose from the available settings, and then press > Advanced. . 7.
Wireless sharing Wireless sharing HTC Connect What is HTC Connect? With HTC Connect, wirelessly stream music or video from HTC 10 to your speakers or TV by just swiping up the screen with 3 fingers. You can stream media to any of the following types of devices: § Blackfire® compliant multi-room speakers § Multi-room speakers that support the Qualcomm® AllPlay™ smart media platform § DLNA® compatible speakers and TV § Miracast™ compatible display devices § Chromecast™ compatible display devices.
Wireless sharing Using HTC Connect to share your media Before you start, make sure you have set up your speakers, TV, or appliance to connect to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to its documentation on how to set it up. 1. Open and play any music or other media content that you want to share from HTC 10. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen. 3. Choose the device you want to connect to. 4. Once connected, use your phone to control the volume, pause or resume playback, and more. 5.
Wireless sharing Streaming music to Blackfire compliant speakers BLACKFIRE RESEARCH Play music simultaneously to multiple Blackfire compliant speakers from HTC 10. Before you start, make sure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to the documentation that comes with your speakers to set up and connect them to your Wi-Fi network. 1. After connecting your speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on HTC 10. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen.
Wireless sharing Streaming music to speakers powered by the Qualcomm AllPlay smart media platform Before you start, make sure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to the documentation that comes with your speakers to set up and connect them to your Wi-Fi network. 1. After connecting your speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on HTC 10. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen. HTC 10 then turns Wi-Fi on automatically and scans for media devices on your Wi-Fi network.
Wireless sharing Connecting a Bluetooth headset You can listen to music over a Bluetooth A2DP stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset. Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable so HTC 10 can find it. Refer to your headset manual for details. 1. Turn Bluetooth on and check the list of available devices. See Turning Bluetooth on or off on page 147. 2. If you don't see your headset listed, tap Scan for devices to refresh the list. 3.
Wireless sharing Receiving files using Bluetooth HTC 10 lets you receive various files with Bluetooth including photos, contact info, and documents such as PDFs. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 1. Turn Bluetooth on. See Turning Bluetooth on or off on page 147. 2. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC 10. 3. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC 10 and on the sending device.
Wireless sharing NFC Using NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC 10, you can share content to another NFCcapable mobile device in an instant. NFC may not be available in some phones. Beam webpages, photos, contact information, and more by holding HTC 10 and the other device back to back. You can also use NFC for contactless payment. Availability of NFC payment depends on when your mobile operator launches this service. Contact your mobile operator for details.
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 10 and the other phone back to back. Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC 10 and the other phone's NFC area are close to one another. Experiment by slightly moving the phones until a connection is made. 2.
Settings and security Settings and security HTC BoomSound for speakers Turn on HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio in Settings and experience a whole new level of mobile audio on HTC 10. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio to toggle between Theater mode and Music mode. HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio is not available over HDMI, Bluetooth, Miracast, or USB audio out.
Settings and security Personal audio profile Personalize your music listening experience for your headphones. Create your own audio profile that conforms to your listening habits or hearing ability. 1. Plug your headphones into the headphone jack and tap Set up if you're prompted to set up a personalized audio profile. If you're not prompted, go to Settings and then tap HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio > Personal audio profile. 2.
Settings and security Do not disturb mode Use Do not disturb mode to reject calls, and silence audible alerts and notifications, but still keep a data connection available. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap . 3. Tap Total silence, Alarms only, or Priority only depending on if you want to allow exceptions. When Priority only is selected, you can receive messages or calls from contacts in your exceptions list. 4.
Settings and security Setting a Do not disturb schedule Schedule Do not disturb to turn on automatically and how long will it last. For example, you can set it to turn on during a weekly meeting. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification. 2. Tap Do Not Disturb > Schedules. 3. Tap Add rule. 4. Enter a name for the rule, and then select whether to base it on time or an event. Time rule § Set the days. § Set the start and end times. § Select a Do not disturb level.
Settings and security Automatic screen rotation Automatic rotation is not supported in all applications. 1. From the Home screen, tap buttons. > Settings > Display & gestures or Display, gestures & 2. Select or clear the Auto rotate screen option to turn it on or off. Setting when to turn off the screen After a period of inactivity, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. 1. From the Home screen, tap buttons.
Settings and security Turning touch sounds and vibration on and off 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification. 2. Under System, select the option you want to turn on or off. Turning off keyboard sounds and vibration 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Language & keyboard > TouchPal > General settings. 3.
Settings and security Installing a digital certificate Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC 10 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 Controlling app permissions When you open apps the first time, you'll be prompted to grant them permissions to access certain data or features, such as contacts or the microphone. This gives you more control over which apps have authorized access. § If you suspect a certain app of being malicious or requesting unnecessary permissions, you should choose Deny to protect your phone.
Settings and security Assigning a PIN to a nano SIM card You can help to protect the nano SIM card by assigning a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Make sure you have the default PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Security. 2. Tap Set up SIM card lock. 3. Choose to lock the card, enter the default PIN of the card, and then tap OK. 4. To change the card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN.
Settings and security § Search for information on the Web using Google Voice Search. See Searching the Web with your voice on page 84. § Enter text with your voice. See Entering text by speaking on page 53. Use Motion Launch Motion Launch combines a motion and finger gesture to perform an action such as waking HTC 10 from sleep mode or launching the camera. See What is Motion Launch? on page 44. Open Camera with Motion Launch Snap. See Launching the camera on page 47.
Settings and security Navigating HTC 10 with TalkBack Use TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC 10 by spoken feedback. When you touch the screen, HTC 10 vibrates and gives you an audible response so you know what you are touching. Not all languages are supported. Turning TalkBack on 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Tap TalkBack, and then tap the On/Off switch. 3. Read the TalkBack disclaimer and then tap OK.
Settings and security 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. The steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use the corresponding TalkBack gestures if you already have TalkBack turned on. 1.
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. You can test the speech rate by tapping Listen to an example. TalkBack language settings 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Accessibility. 2.
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Index Index A Accounts - syncing 97 Airplane mode 155 Alarms - setting 135 Android Beam See NFC Apps - arranging 64 - grouping into a folder 63, 65 - hiding or unhiding 64 - icons on Home screen 62 - installing 32 - installing from Google Play 31 - installing from the web 32 - on Home screen 62 - restoring 31 - uninstalling 32 - updating 30 Auto Selfie 73 B Backup - about 98 - HTC Sync Manager 101 - options 98 - restoring backed up apps 31 Battery - charging 21 - checking usage 86 - saving battery po
Index - merging contact information 126 - sending contact information 126 - transferring 25, 125 Continuous shooting 72 Copy - files 92 Copying - text 50 Firmware See Software update Folder - grouping apps 63 - removing items 63, 65 FOTA See Software update Freestyle layout 57 D G Data connection - data roaming 139 - sharing 143 - turning on or off 138 - usage 138 Data transferiPhone - from iCloud 25 Data transfer - from Android phone 24 - from iPhone 25 - transferring contacts 25 Display - changi
Index - folder 63 - freestyle layout 57 - launch bar 61 - shortcuts 62 - wallpaper 58 - widget panel 33 - widgets 61 Hotspot See Wireless router HTC BlinkFeed - about 105 - adding regional editions 108 - deleting items 110 - posting to social networks 109 - selecting feeds 107 - setting up custom topics 108 - showing social network and app feeds 108 - turning on or off 106 HTC Clock 135 - setting an alarm 135 HTC Connect - about 144 - streaming music to speakers 146, 147 - streaming music, videos, or
Index Music - transferring from iPhone 103 N NFC (Near Field Communication) 150 Notifications - panel 49 Now on Tap 83 O Online accounts - adding accounts 97 - removing accounts 98 - syncing manually 97 - what can you sync with 97 P Pair a Bluetooth headset 148 Phone calls - blocking a call 115 - call history 115 - calling 111 - conference call 114 - emergency call 113 - extension number 112 - missed calls 112 - muting the microphone 114 - putting a call on hold 113 - receiving calls 113 - Smart Di
Index - smart folders in widget 44 - unpinning apps in widget 43 - widget 42 Settings - About 29 - Accessibility 161 - display language 157 - Storage 89 Setup - contacts from old phone 25 - first-time setup 23 - photos, music, videos from old phone 26 - restoring backup from cloud storage 23 Sharing - text 51 Shortcuts 39 sidetone 161 Sleep mode 33 Slow motion video 72 Smart Boost 95 Smart network sharing 143 SMS See Messages Soft reset 103 Software update 29 Sound - ringtone, notifications, and alarm
Index Z Zoe camera 75
