Your HTC Desire 601 User guide
Contents Contents Unboxing HTC Desire 601 7 Back cover 8 micro SIM card 9 Storage card 10 Battery 11 Switching the power on or off 12 Want some quick guidance on your phone? 13 Setting up your phone Setting up your new phone for the first time 14 Transferring content from an Android phone 15 Transferring content from an iPhone 16 Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 16 Getting contacts and other content into HTC Desire 601 17 Transferring photos, videos, an
Contents Adding a Home screen panel 61 Changing your ringtone, notifications, and sounds 62 Rearranging application tabs 62 Customizing the lock screen style 62 Hiding missed calls and messages on the lock screen 63 Securing HTC Desire 601 with a personal touch 63 Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial 64 Dialing an extension number 64 Returning a missed call 65 Using Speed dial 65 Calling a phone number in a text message 65 Calling a phone number in an email 66 Calling a phon
Contents Storage Phone storage 94 Dropbox integration 96 Sync, backup, and reset Online sync 102 Backup 104 HTC Sync Manager 108 Reset 114 People Your contacts list 116 Setting up your profile 117 Adding a new contact 118 Editing a contact’s information 119 Getting in touch with a contact 119 Importing or copying contacts 119 Merging contact information 120 Sending contact information 121 Contact groups 121 Email Gmail 123 Mail 125 Travel and maps Location settings 130
Contents Wireless sharing Connecting a Bluetooth headset Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 160 161 Where sent information is saved 161 Receiving files using Bluetooth 162 Settings and security Turning Airplane mode on or off 163 Turning automatic screen rotation off 163 Adjusting the time before the screen turns off 164 Adjusting the screen brightness manually 164 Playing a sound when selecting onscreen items 164 Changing the display language 164 Accessibility settings 164 Magnifying
Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. This is a tip.
Unboxing Unboxing HTC Desire 601 1. BACK 2. USB connector 3. HOME 4. Dual speakers 5. VOLUME 6. Front camera 7. 3.5mm headset jack 8. Notification LED 9. POWER 10. Proximity sensor § You need an LTE plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data services. Check with your operator for details. § If you want to use a screen protector, please don't cover and block the proximity sensor. Purchase a screen protector designed for HTC Desire 601.
Unboxing Back cover Removing the back cover 1. With one hand, securely hold HTC Desire 601 with the bottom edge facing up and the back facing you. 2. With your other hand, press your thumb on the back cover. From the notch (where the USB port is located), use your finger to open a small gap along the bottom edge. Then continue to lift open from the bottom edge. 3. Slowly detach the cover from the phone to remove it.
Unboxing micro SIM card HTC Desire 601 uses a micro SIM card. The micro SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and memory for storing phonebook contacts and/or text messages. Inserting the micro SIM card Use a standard micro SIM only. Inserting a smaller size SIM (such as nano SIM with an adapter or a modified SIM) may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery first before inserting the micro SIM. 3.
Unboxing Storage card Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. Inserting the storage card 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Insert the microSD™ card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing down and push it until it clicks into place. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Desire 601 is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Storage. 2.
Unboxing Battery Removing the battery 1. Take the back cover off. 2. With your thumb or finger, lift the battery from the battery compartment. Inserting the battery Please use only original batteries that came in the box or replacements that HTC recommends. 1. Take the back cover off. 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 601, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC Desire 601 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. § Do not remove the battery from HTC Desire 601 while you are charging it using the power or car adapter. 1.
Unboxing Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. If your screen is protected with a lock screen, you need to unlock it. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. 3. Tap Power off on the options menu. Want some quick guidance on your phone? Exploring HTC Desire 601 Tips & Help lets you get the most out of HTC Desire 601 in seconds.
Setting up your phone Setting up your phone Setting up your new phone for the first time When you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, select how you want to set up your new phone, and more. § Select Set up from scratch to set up your accounts and personalize your new phone from your computer using the HTC Get Started service.
Setting up your phone Transferring content from an Android phone On your old Android™ phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transfer your content to your new HTC phone. The types of locally stored content on your old phone that the tool can transfer include contacts, messages, calendar events, web bookmarks, music, photos, and videos. Some settings can also be transferred. § You need Android version 2.3 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your old phone.
Setting up your phone 6. On your old phone, choose the types of content you want to transfer, and then tap Start. 7. Wait for the transfer to finish. 8. Tap Done on both phones. Transferring content from an iPhone If you have an iPhone®, it's fast and easy to transfer your contacts, messages, and other content when you use HTC Sync Manager. To find out how, see Transferring iPhone content to your HTC phone on page 109. If you only need to migrate your contacts, you can also use Bluetooth transfer.
Setting up your phone Getting contacts and other content into HTC Desire 601 Aside from the HTC Transfer Tool, there are other ways you can add contacts and other content to HTC Desire 601. Sync with your computer Use HTC Sync Manager to sync contacts, documents, playlists, and more between HTC Desire 601 and your computer running a Windows® or Mac OS® operating system.
Setting up your phone Home screen Your Home screen is where you make HTC Desire 601 your own. § After you've turned on and set up HTC Desire 601, you'll see the Feeds view as the main Home screen. Customize it to show posts from your social networks, headlines from your favorite news media, and more. For details, see Checking feeds on your Home screen on page 30. § You can change the apps on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen. See Personalizing the launch bar on page 60.
Setting up your phone Updating your phone's software HTC Desire 601 can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You can also manually check if there's an available update. Installing a software update When Internet connection is on 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.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone About your phone Features you'll enjoy on HTC Desire 601 HTC Desire 601 gives you options for quick and easy setup. Transferring your old phone's content such as your contacts, messages, and media can be done right from HTC Desire 601. On this phone, enjoy taking shots with the camera, checking personalized content with HTC BlinkFeed™, and more.
Your first week with your new phone New way to share memories Create highlight videos without editing or share your photos to friends and family on the fly. § Show off the excitement of your event. Video Highlights automatically selects the highlights of an event from your photos to create a half-minute show with a musical theme. See Viewing the highlights of an event on page 49.
Your first week with your new phone § The 23 GB offer is available only on HTC phones that use HTC Sense™ 4.0 or later and have Dropbox preinstalled. § On HTC phones that don't have Dropbox preloaded, you can download it from Google Play and still enjoy Dropbox integration with apps such as Gallery and Mail. § Additional terms and requirements may apply (including a subscription fee) after your two year trial ends.
Your first week with your new phone Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to go to other Home pages, scroll through documents, and more. Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Your first week with your new phone Press and flick On the Home screen, you can easily move a widget or icon from one screen to another. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger, and flick the screen to the new location with another finger. Slide with two fingers In some apps, like Gallery, Messages, Mail, or the web browser, slide two fingers apart to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text.
Your first week with your new phone Two-finger swipe § Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick settings. § In some apps that have sorting, like Mail or People, swipe up or down using two fingers to scroll the screen. The screen displays the sorting order, and you can easily scroll to the information you want. Three-finger gesture Swipe up using three fingers to share content such as photos, videos, and music from HTC Desire 601 to your TV or speakers.
Your first week with your new phone Can't use multi-finger gestures in your apps? That's because HTC gestures is enabled by default. This makes the threefinger gesture exclusive for sharing content or for use with HTC apps. You won't be able to use multi-finger gestures (gestures that use three fingers or more) for other purposes. To use multi-finger gestures in games or musical instrument apps, clear the HTC gestures option in Settings > Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons).
Your first week with your new phone Set volume to automatically rise while in your pocket or bag On a noisy street and can't hear HTC Desire 601 ringing in your bag? You can set HTC Desire 601 to recognize when it's in your bag or pocket and raise the ringtone volume so that you can hear it in noisy environments. Rotate HTC Desire 601 for a better view For many screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC Desire 601 sideways.
Your first week with your new phone Unlocking the screen You can: § Drag the lock icon or clock up. § Swipe up from an empty space on the lock screen. If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before HTC Desire 601 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. Opening an app § Tap an app on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen. § To see more apps, tap .
Your first week with your new phone Switching between recently opened apps When you're multitasking and using different apps on HTC Desire 601, you can easily switch between the apps you've recently opened. Double-tap to see recently-opened apps. § To switch back to an app, just tap it. § To remove an app from the list, drag it up. Refreshing content In some apps, you can easily refresh content that's synced or downloaded from the Web with a simple finger gesture. 1.
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 601 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. To share the image, wait until you see the icon in the status bar. In the Notifications panel, expand the screenshot notification, and then tap . The image is saved in the Screenshots album in Gallery.
Your first week with your new phone Your social networks When you sign in to your social network accounts and authorize HTC Sense to access them, you can: § Post status updates from the Home screen when using the Feeds view. § See your contacts and their status updates in People. § See photos in Gallery or on the Home screen. § Check your friends’ status updates and posts on the Home screen when using the Feeds view. § View events and reminders in Calendar.
Your first week with your new phone Can I subscribe to a different news source or channel? Feeds from news channels and web sites displayed on the Home screen are set by a local content guide. To see a different list of news sources, change the local content. 1. From the Feeds view, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Local content. 3. Select the local content you want to use, and tap Next. 4. Select news sources and categories that you want.
Your first week with your new phone 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. You can also quickly access settings from the Notifications panel. 1. To open the Notifications panel, slide down from the top of the screen.
Your first week with your new phone Working with text Selecting, copying, and pasting text In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share it. 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end anchors to highlight the surrounding text you want to select. You can use the magnifier to zoom in while selecting your text. To turn on the magnifier, go to Settings > Accessibility, and then select the Show magnifier option.
Your first week with your new phone § Word prediction also saves typing time. As you type, you'll see word suggestions that you can choose from. You can even add words, phrases, and shortcuts to the word prediction dictionary. See Entering text with word prediction on page 36. § Just swipe right to access the numeric and symbol keyboard. Or swipe left to switch between languages.
Your first week with your new phone Choosing and switching between keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC Desire 601, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Keyboard selection, and then choose the languages you want. To change the keyboard language, do any of the following: § Swipe left on the onscreen keyboard (not available if you're using trace keyboard).
Your first week with your new phone Adding words and phrases to the word prediction dictionary Add frequently-used names, acronyms, and even phrases to the word prediction dictionary to easily find them in the suggestion list. Type even faster when you create text shortcuts to words and phrases. Instead of typing "Talk to you later", save a few keystrokes by adding the ttyl shortcut. In your message or email, just type "ttyl", and then tap the spacebar to enter the complete phrase. 1.
Your first week with your new phone Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them. 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text. 2. On the onscreen keyboard, press and hold . 3. When you see the microphone image, speak out the words you want to type. To set the voice input language, tap the language bar above the microphone image. You can choose one or more languages. Available languages depend on the voice input languages supported by Google. 4.
Your first week with your new phone Getting the battery to last longer How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC Desire 601. HTC Desire 601 power management helps to increase battery life. In times when you need to extend the battery life more, try out some of these tips: Check your battery usage Monitoring your battery usage helps you identify what's using the most power so you can choose what to do about it.
Your first week with your new phone Manage your apps § Install the latest software and application updates. Updates sometimes include battery performance improvements. § Uninstall or disable apps that you never use. Many apps run processes or sync data in the background even when you're not using them. 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.
Your first week with your new phone Using power saver mode Power saver mode helps to increase battery life. It reduces the usage of phone features that drain the battery such as the display and data connection. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings. 2. Tap the Power saver tile to turn power saver mode on or off. If you want to choose which phone features to conserve power for, tap before you turn power saver mode on.
Camera and Gallery Camera and Gallery Camera Camera basics Take great photos and videos with the camera, and make them more memorable by applying a variety of effects and scenes. Open the Camera app to capture that perfect moment. While waiting to take your next photo, switch HTC Desire 601 to Sleep mode. When you're ready to take more photos and videos, just press POWER again to use the camera. Use the controls on the Viewfinder screen to add effects, zoom in or out, and more.
Camera and Gallery Choosing an effect Use the available camera effects to make your photos look like they’ve been taken through special lenses or filters. You can also apply certain effects to videos. 1. Tap . 2. Scroll through the available effects and tap one that you like. Effects marked with can only be applied to photos. Setting the video resolution 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. Under Settings, tap Video Quality, and then choose a video resolution.
Camera and Gallery Taking a photo while recording a video (VideoPic) Make sure that you're in Normal scene to use this feature. While you're recording video using the main camera, tap your subject. to capture a still shot of Turning off auto focus You can only turn off auto focus before you start recording with the main camera. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. Under Settings, tap Lock focus in video.
Camera and Gallery Camera scenes A scene is a collection of settings to suit the lighting and environment. Use Normal and let the camera automatically determine optimal settings, or choose from a wide selection of scenes before you start taking photos. Try the Anti-shake mode to help lessen shakes and blurs in your photos. Improving portrait shots If you'd like your family or friends to look their best in your photos, make sure to use the portrait scene. It smoothens the skin in your shots. 1.
Camera and Gallery Taking a panoramic photo Whether it’s the Golden Gate Bridge or the Eiffel Tower, you can capture anything wide or tall in a single photo. Some camera features are not available when you’re in this mode, such as zooming. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. Under Photo capture mode, tap Sweep panorama. 3. When you're ready to take the shot, tap . Directional arrows appear, prompting you to pan left or right in landscape view (or pan up or down in portrait view). 4.
Camera and Gallery Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Reminisce on good times. Gallery lets you view all the photos and videos on HTC Desire 601 or online albums. You can view photos by event or location, trim videos, add photo frames and special effects, and more. 1. Open the Gallery app. You'll see tiles of photos arranged by event. The view is refreshed every time new photos or videos are shot or new images are added.
Camera and Gallery Watching and trimming a video You can capture a snapshot while watching a video, trim the video to remove unwanted scenes, and more. 1. In the Gallery app's Album or Events view, go to the video that you want to watch. 2. Tap the onscreen controls to play or pause the playback, adjust the volume, and more. Tap > Select player to share the video on your home network. 3. Tap to capture and save a still shot. 4. To trim the video, tap > Edit. 5.
Camera and Gallery Viewing photo highlights Easily see all your favorite photos in one place. Gallery automatically groups all your most viewed or shared photos (your highlights) in one album. You can also manually add photos to the folder. § To view these favorite photos go to the Highlight album. § To manually add a highlight, view the photo in full screen, tap the photo, and then tap .
Camera and Gallery Copying or moving a photo or video to another album 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Go to the album that has the photo or video you want to copy or move. 3. Press and hold the photo or video. 4. Choose whether to move or copy the photo or video and then select the destination album. Renaming an album If you have created albums to organize photos, you can rename these albums. 1. In the Gallery app's Albums view, press and hold the album that you want to rename. 2. Tap Rename.
Camera and Gallery Viewing photos in your social networks Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks or photo sharing sites. Log on to your accounts and add them in Gallery before you start viewing online photos. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Tap > Friends. 3. Tap a social network account or photo sharing site. In social networks, to comment on a photo, press and hold a photo thumbnail and then tap Add comment. Adding an online service 1.
Camera and Gallery Adding custom photo effects Are the existing photo effects not exactly what you are looking for? You can make your own photo effects in Gallery. You can only add effects to photos that are stored locally. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Browse to the photo that you want to edit. 3. Tap the photo, and then tap Edit. 4. Tap Effects. 5. Press and hold the effect you want to customize and drag it to Custom. You can also press and hold an effect and then drag it to a new location. 6.
Camera and Gallery 5. Tap Done. 6. Tap > Save. The edited photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited. Editing a group shot Finding it difficult to choose a group shot with the most smiles and the fewest blinks? Retouch a group shot so everyone looks their best in the photo. You can use this feature when editing HTC Zoe photos. This feature is only available for continuous shots that are saved as a batch. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Browse to the photo that you want to edit. 3.
Camera and Gallery 5. After making your changes, tap Done. 6. Tap > Save. The edited photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited. Sending your photos and videos Send photos and videos to your computer or to another device via email, MMS, or Bluetooth. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Go to the photo album or group of photos that you want to send. 3. Tap Share and then choose how you want to send the photos and videos. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to send and then tap Next.
Camera and Gallery 4. Select the items you want to share and then tap Next. If you selected an HTC Zoe photo, you can choose to share it as a still image or video. If you choose to share it as a still image, the cover photo (the shot that was captured when the shutter was pressed) will be shared. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to upload your photos and videos. You may be able to enter a caption, select the online album you want to upload to, select privacy options, and more.
Camera and Gallery 7. Tap Upload, and wait for HTC Desire 601 to finish uploading. 8. Under Share to, select how you want to share your collage. A link is sent to friends and family or a status update appears on their social networks. For a period of time, they can: § Tap or click the link to view the collage on a web browser. § Tap or click a photo in the collage to see a bigger view or to see the download option.
Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC Desire 601 truly yours Make HTC Desire 601 look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper and ringtone, and you can also choose notification sounds for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders. Changing your wallpaper Pick your favorite photo as your Home wallpaper. Choose from the available wallpapers, or use any photo you've taken with the camera.
Personalizing 3. Tap > Widgets. You can: § Swipe to browse through the widgets. § Tap to search for specific widgets. Some widgets are available in different styles and sizes. 4. Press and hold and then drag a widget to a home screen thumbnail where you want to add it. You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or off certain settings such as Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth.
Personalizing Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen Place apps you often use on your Home screen. You can also add shortcuts to frequently used settings, bookmarked webpages, and more. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Personalize. 2. Tap Customize home screen. 3. Tap > Apps or Shortcuts. You can: § Swipe to browse through the apps or shortcuts. § Tap to search for specific apps or shortcuts. 4.
Personalizing 3. Release the widget or icon. 4. To move the widget or icon to another position on the panel, just press and hold and then drag it. Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove, and then drag it to . 2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger. Personalizing the launch bar The launch bar gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps. You can replace the apps on the launch bar with other apps you often use. 1.
Personalizing 3. Tap . 4. Select one or more apps that you want to add to the folder. 5. Tap Done. § You can also add shortcuts to settings or information. Add a shortcut first to the Home screen, and then drag it over to the folder. § You can also group apps into a folder in the All Apps view. Tap > Custom. Press and hold an app and drag it to another app. Do the same for more apps that you want to group into the folder. Renaming a folder 1. Tap the folder to open it. 2.
Personalizing Changing your ringtone, notifications, and sounds 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Personalize. 2. Under Sound, change the ringtone, notification sound, and alarm. Go to the Messages, Mail, Calendar, and Tasks apps to choose sounds for new messages, email, calendar, and task reminders respectively. Want alarms to ring louder but notifications to be more discreet? In Settings, tap Sound > Volumes and set the volume levels for each sound type.
Personalizing Hiding missed calls and messages on the lock screen You'll see missed calls and messages on the lock screen. Want these hidden instead? 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Clear the Phone notification preview and Message notification preview options. Securing HTC Desire 601 with a personal touch Make unlocking your phone as easy as looking at 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. Open the Phone app. 2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact’s name to see the top matching contact. If there is more than one match, you'll be told how many matches. For example, tap "8 MATCHES" to see all 8 matches. 3. Tap the contact you want to call.
Phone calls Returning a missed call You'll see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open to check who the caller is. 2. To return the call, spread your two fingers on the missed call notification to expand it, and then tap Call back. If you have multiple missed calls, tap the missed calls notification to open the Call History tab. Using Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap.
Phone calls Calling a phone number in an email 1. Tap the phone number in the email body. 2. Tap Call. Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 1. Open an event in Calendar. 2. On the Event details screen, tap the phone number. 3. Tap Call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Desire 601 even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call. 1.
Phone calls Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the call Do one of the following: § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Desire 601 face down on a level surface. If HTC Desire 601 is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. Look who's calling Every time you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s latest social network status update right on the call screen.
Phone calls Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Desire 601 to your ear when the speakerphone is on. § On the call screen, tap . The speakerphone icon § To turn the speakerphone off, tap appears in the status bar. . Muting the microphone during a call On the call screen, tap to toggle between turning the microphone on or off. When the microphone is turned off, the mute icon appears in the status bar.
Phone calls Checking calls in the Call History Use Call History to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls. 1. 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. Adding a new phone number to your contacts from Call History 1.
Phone calls Changing ringtone settings Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes Do one of the following: § To change from silent to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button. § To change from vibrate to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button twice. § Go to Settings, and then tap Sound > Sound profile. Lowering the ring volume automatically HTC Desire 601 has a quiet ring feature that automatically lowers the ring volume when you move it. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound. 2.
Phone calls Turning off Home dialing If you prefer to manually enter complete phone numbers to call while roaming, you can turn off Home dialing. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Call. 2. Under Other settings, clear the Home dialing option.
Messages Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap . 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft. § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above ). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message.
Messages 8. After adding an attachment, tap removing your attachment. 9. Tap , or press to see options for replacing, viewing or to save the message as a draft. Depending on the resolution of your photo or video attachments, they may be displayed as cropped thumbnails in your multimedia message. Creating a slideshow 1. After you've added either a photo, video, or audio in the multimedia message you’re composing, tap > Slide. 2. Choose where you want to insert the next slide. 3.
Messages Sending a group message Group messaging makes it easy to send a message to multiple contacts all at once. You can choose to send a group SMS or group MMS. Group MMS may incur extra data fees. 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap . 3. Tap , and then select multiple recipients. 4. To send a group SMS, make sure that Send as individual messages is selected. Clear this option to send your message as a group MMS.
Messages Resuming a draft message Open a draft message right from the Messages screen, edit the message, and then tap . To see all draft messages in one place, tap Drafts. on the Messages screen, and then tap Replying to a message 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 3. Tap .
Messages 4. Tap the box that says Add text, then enter your reply message. 5. Tap . Saving a text message in the Tasks app Save a text message in your Tasks list so you can remind yourself when to reply. 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message you want to save, and then tap Save as task. 3. Enter other details or change the task title. 4. Tap Save. Forwarding a message 1.
Messages Moving messages to the secure box You can move private messages to the secure box. You will need to enter a password to read these messages. § The secure box does not encrypt messages. § Messages stored on your SIM card cannot be moved to the secure box. 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap > Move to secure box. 3. Select the messages, and then tap Move.
Messages WAP push messages WAP push messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file that you have requested from a service provider. Open only links from sources that you trust. When you receive a WAP push message, a notification icon status bar. is displayed in the Opening and reading a new WAP push message 1. Open the Notifications panel, and then tap the push message notification. 2. Tap Visit website. Viewing all your WAP push messages 1. Open the Messages app. 2.
Messages How do I protect a message from being deleted? You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message that you want to lock. 3. Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed.
Search and web browser Search and web browser Searching HTC Desire 601 and the Web You can search for information on HTC Desire 601 and on the Web. Start your search by entering a keyword or by using Google Voice Search™. 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 Desire 601 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the button.
Search and web browser Setting search options 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the 2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap options: button. > Settings to set the following § Voice. Set the Google Voice Search language, speech output, and more. § Phone search. Select which apps on HTC Desire 601 are included when doing a search. § Privacy & accounts. Manage your location history, enable recent web searches to show, or clear your search history.
Search and web browser Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. For example, you can change your home and work addresses in the Traffic card or choose which time of the day the Weather card appears. You can also keep a card from appearing on the Google search screen. 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the button. 2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap > Settings > Google Now. 3.
Search and web browser 4. On the webpage, you can: § Tap a link to open it, or press and hold a link to see more options. § Tap an email address to send a message to the email address. § Press and hold an image to save, copy, or set it as your wallpaper. 5. To return to the previous webpage you've viewed, tap , and then tap or Switching to Read mode Want to read a Web article without distractions? Read mode removes menus, banners, and backgrounds from a webpage.
Search and web browser Using browser tabs Open multiple browser tabs and quickly switch from one webpage to another. Open the Internet app. § To add a browser tab, tap > . Repeat the same to open new browser tabs. § To switch among browser tabs, tap and swipe to the webpage you want to view. Tap the browser tab to display the webpage in full screen. § To close a browser tab, tap , and then tap . Saving web content for later Save webpages to read later, even without an Internet connection.
Search and web browser Setting browser options Customize the web browser to suit your browsing style. Set display, privacy, and security options when using the web browser. From the browser screen, tap > Settings. Bookmarking a webpage Add your favorite webpages as bookmarks so you can access them quickly. Bookmark a webpage in a normal browser screen and not when you're browsing incognito. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > > Bookmarks. 2.
Search and web browser Not seeing your bookmark? and select All bookmarks. HTC Desire 601 On the Bookmarks screen, tap will display all your bookmarks, including those which are synced with an online account. Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome Create bookmarks from your computer's Google Chrome™ browser and sync them on HTC Desire 601. For more information about Google Chrome, visit http:// support.google.com/chrome.
Search and web browser Clearing your browsing history 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > Settings > Privacy & security > Clear history. 2. Tap OK. All webpage entries in the History and Most visited tabs are deleted. If you want to delete a single webpage entry, go to the History or Most visited tab, press and hold the webpage entry, and then tap Remove from history or Remove from most visited. Private browsing You can use incognito tabs to browse the Web with more privacy.
Entertainment Entertainment Music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC Desire 601 using the Music app. When you open the Music app for the first time, you'll be asked if you would like to automatically download related content, such as album covers and artist photos, to HTC Desire 601. 1. Open the Music app. 2. Tap , and then choose if you want to browse by artists, albums, or other categories. 3. Tap a song to play. 4.
Entertainment Creating and working with playlists Personalize your music experience by creating music playlists. Make a playlist containing just your favorite songs or create one to match your mood for the day. You can make as many playlists as you like. 1. Open the Music app. 2. Tap , and then select Playlists. 3. Tap , and then enter a playlist name. 4. To add songs, tap beside the title text box, browse your music collection, and then tap a song to add. Repeat this step to add more songs. 5.
Entertainment Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC Desire 601. Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when the current playlist has finished playing. 1. While a song is playing, browse for other tracks. 2. Do any of the following: § When you find the album or folder that you like, press and hold it, and then tap Add to queue. § Browse for a playlist or an artist, and then tap > Add to queue.
Entertainment Trimming an MP3 ringtone Use the Music app's ringtone trimmer if you want to set only a part of the song as ringtone. 1. When you find the song that you want, tap ringtone. 2. Drag the trim sliders end. > Set as ringtone > Trim the to the part where you want the ringtone to begin and For a more precise trimming, tap the left or right arrow buttons. Time markers indicate where you are on the song. 3. When you're done trimming, tap Set as. 4.
Entertainment Looking up related music info SoundHound can find info about the song you're listening to. While a song is playing, tap > Get info. You can look up the lyrics, learn about the artist's tour dates, and more. Finding music videos on YouTube It's easy to find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube®. On the Now playing screen, tap > Search > YouTube. Wireless display Sharing on a big screen Share what you're viewing on HTC Desire 601 onto a big screen TV.
Entertainment § Viewing a video in Gallery § Playing music in the HTC Music app While you're playing media on the big screen, you can multitask and do other things such as take calls, browse the Web, or send email on HTC Desire 601. Turns your TV into a digital photo frame Use the TV screen saver feature to store up to 30 photos from HTC Desire 601 on HTC Media Link HD, and display them as a slideshow on your TV.
Storage Storage Phone storage Types of storage Want to know what types of storage you can use for your apps, data, and files? HTC Desire 601 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.
Storage Making more storage space As you use HTC Desire 601, you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to increase storage space. Run the storage wizard Easily free up space in the phone storage by cleaning the application cache, uninstalling apps, and changing settings so that only the most recent data is kept. In Settings, tap Storage > Make more space.
Storage Encrypting data on HTC Desire 601 You can encrypt data such as your online accounts, settings, music files and other media. After encryption, you will need to enter the screen lock PIN or password to turn on your phone and access the data. § Set a lock screen PIN or password before encrypting your data. § Fully charge the battery and keep HTC Desire 601 connected to the power adapter during encryption. The encryption process takes about an hour. § You cannot undo encryption.
Storage About the additional free Dropbox storage offer The additional 23GB Dropbox storage is a special offer that's available on HTC phones using Android with HTC Sense® 4.0 or later, and have Dropbox preloaded. This offer is available to both new and current Dropbox users. § Additional terms and requirements may apply (including a subscription fee) after your two year trial ends.
Storage Sharing your photos and videos on Dropbox Use Gallery to upload your photos and videos to Dropbox. You can then share the link to your Dropbox so that your friends can see your photos and videos. Uploading your photos and videos to Dropbox from Gallery 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap Share > Dropbox. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to upload, and then tap Next. 5.
Storage Sharing the link to your Dropbox Share the link to your entire album of photos and videos that's in your Dropbox so other people can access it. 1. From the Gallery Albums screen, tap Dropbox. 2. Do one of the following: § Tap an album to share, and then tap Share. § To share a single photo, tap it to display it, then tap it again and tap Share. 3. Choose how you want to share the link to this album or photo, such as sending it by email or posting it to your social networks.
Storage 3. Enter a new filename. 4. Tap > Dropbox. 5. Tap Save. Your document will be saved to the Polaris Office folder in the root of your Dropbox folder. To save the document to another Dropbox folder, tap or select a folder, and then tap Upload. > Share > Dropbox. Create Editing an Office document in Dropbox You can edit a document that's stored in your Dropbox and save your changes. 1. Open the Dropbox app. 2. Open the folder that contains the document you want. 3.
Storage Checking your Dropbox storage space You can check how much storage space you still have in your Dropbox before you upload more content. Before your Dropbox storage info appears in Settings, you need to access your Dropbox from an app first (such as Gallery) and allow HTC Sense to access your Dropbox. Go to Settings, and then tap Storage. Under Online storage, you'll see your available Dropbox storage.
Sync, backup, and reset Sync, backup, and reset Online sync Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC Desire 601. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC Desire 601 and the Web. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accounts & sync. 2. Tap . 3. Tap the account type you want to add. 4.
Sync, backup, and reset Forgot your Google Account password? If you have forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover it by going to the Google website. 1. On HTC Desire 601 or on your computer, open your web browser 2. Go to www.google.com/accounts/recovery. 3. Select the option for retrieving your password, and then enter the email address or username that you use to sign in to your Google Account. 4. Click Continue. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your password.
Sync, backup, and reset Backup Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC Desire 601? Back up HTC Desire 601 before you erase the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new phone. HTC Backup Use the built-in HTC Backup to back up your accounts, apps, settings, and more to the cloud so that it will be easier to restore them on HTC Desire 601 (after a factory reset) or newer phone. For details, see Using HTC Backup on page 105.
Sync, backup, and reset Using HTC Backup Save the time and frustration of re-creating your personalized HTC Desire 601 experience when you do a factory reset or you lose, damage, or buy another phone. On HTC Desire 601, use HTC Backup to do a daily backup to the cloud so you can easily restore your content and settings next time. HTC Backup uses your Dropbox storage to keep your content and settings.
Sync, backup, and reset Restoring your backup to your phone If you've used HTC Backup before, you can restore your backup to HTC Desire 601, or to a new HTC phone. Depending on the amount of content, restoring your backup to your phone may incur additional data costs and take a long time. Using a Wi‑Fi connection is recommended. 1. When you turn on a new HTC phone for the first time or after a factory reset, choose to restore content, and then select Restore from HTC Backup on the Set up phone screen.
Sync, backup, and reset Restoring text messages You can only restore text messages that were exported using the Back up SMS feature. 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap > Back up/Restore SMS > Restore. 3. Choose how you want to restore the messages, and tap Next. 4. Tap the backup file to import. 5. Tap OK. Backing up text messages by email You need to set up your email account in the Mail app. 1. On the Messages screen, tap > Back up/Restore SMS. 2. Tap Back up > Back up SMS via mail.
Sync, backup, and reset Backing up your personal dictionary You can back up new words you’ve added to the predictive text dictionary. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Personal dictionary > > Back up to storage or Back up to email. The Back up to storage option only backs up to the storage card. 4. When prompted, tap OK. Importing your personal dictionary 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3.
Sync, backup, and reset § Import music, photos, and videos from your computer and manage them in HTC Sync Manager. § Import iTunes® and Windows Media® Player playlists from your computer to HTC Sync Manager. § Play music, videos, and playlists using the built-in player. § Copy music, photos, and videos from your phone to your computer. § Sync playlists and information such as contacts, calendar, documents, and web bookmarks between your phone and your computer.
Sync, backup, and reset 3. Click the Get Started button. 4. If you haven't used iTunes to back up your iPhone content to your computer, please do so before proceeding. 5. Click Next. 6. Select your iPhone backup file, and then click OK. 7. Select the types of content you want to transfer to your HTC phone. You can choose whether to replace the content on your HTC phone with the iPhone content. 8. Click Start.
Sync, backup, and reset Turning USB debugging mode on or off Make sure you've updated HTC Sync Manager to the latest version on your computer. § The first time you connect HTC Desire 601 to your computer, tap Yes when prompted on HTC Desire 601 to connect to HTC Sync Manager. This turns USB debugging mode on automatically whenever you connect HTC Desire 601 to your computer. § To turn USB debugging off, go to Settings, tap More > Mobile network sharing, and then clear the HTC Sync Manager option.
Sync, backup, and reset 4. Click Settings on the different data types to customize sync settings. People § Choose the contacts application on your computer that you want to sync with your phone. § If there's conflicting contact info on your phone and your computer, choose which data you want to keep. Calendar § Choose the calendar application on your computer that you want to sync with your phone. § Choose from when you want to start syncing calendar events.
Sync, backup, and reset 3. Do any of the following: § To copy music from your phone to your computer, click Music > SETTINGS, and then select Copy all music from phone. § To copy photos and videos from your phone to your computer, click Gallery > SETTINGS, and then select Automatically import photos and videos from phone. Select Delete photos and videos from phone after importing if you want to remove the photos and videos from your phone after the transfer. 4. Click Apply (Windows only). 5.
Sync, backup, and reset 5. Click Add, and then choose the folder that contains the documents you want to sync to your phone. You can add several folders. 6. Click if this is your first time to sync. To allow HTC Sync Manager to auto sync your documents and other items next time, click More > SYNC SETTINGS, and then select Sync automatically whenever the phone connects. Getting help To find out more about using HTC Sync Manager, download the user guide PDF from the HTC support site (www.htc.
Sync, backup, and reset Resetting HTC Desire 601 (Hard reset) If HTC Desire 601 has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset or master reset). A factory reset reverts the phone back to its initial state — the state before you turned on the phone for the first time.
People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC Desire 601 and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. Open the People app. 2. On your contacts list, you can: § View your profile and edit your contact information. § Create, edit, find, or send contacts. § See status updates. § Tap a contact photo to find ways to quickly connect with the contact.
People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC Desire 601, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. 1. Open the People app. 2. On the People tab, you can: § Find people in your contacts list. Tap the Search people box, and then enter the first few letters of the contact name. § Find people on your company directory.
People Adding a new contact 1. On the People tab, tap . 2. Tap the Name field, and then enter the contact name. Tap if you want to separately enter the contact's first, middle, and last name. Depending on the contact type, you may also be able to add other info such as a name suffix (for example, "Jr."). 3. Select the Contact type. This determines which account the contact will sync with. Some fields may not be available when you’re adding contacts to a SIM card. 4.
People Editing a contact’s information Social network contacts cannot be edited. 1. On the People tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Edit contact. 2. Enter the new information. 3. Tap Save. Getting in touch with a contact 1. Open the People app. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name), and then choose how you want to get in touch with that contact. For more ways of getting in touch with your contact, tap an icon below the contact photo.
People Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 1. On the People tab, enter the contact's name or email address in the search box. 2. Tap Search contacts in your Company Directory. 3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC Desire 601. 4. Tap to import the contact. Copying contacts from one account to another 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Copy contacts, and then choose a contact type or online account to copy from.
People Breaking the link 1. On the People tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose link you want to break. 2. Tap > Link. 3. Under the Linked contacts section, tap link. beside an account to break the Sending contact information 1. On the People tab, do one of the following: To send Do this Someone's contact information Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon or photo), and then tap Send contact as vCard.
People 3. Select the contacts you want to add, and then tap Save. 4. When your group is complete, tap Save. Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each text message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 2. Go to the Group action tab. 3. Choose if you want to send a group message or group email. Editing a group 1.
Email Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. 1. Open the Gmail app. 2. Do any of the following from your Inbox. § Tap an email message (not the sender image or letter tile) to read, forward, or reply the message. § Tap Primary (or Inbox) at the top bar to switch to your other Gmail account or to display drafts, sent messages, or other email labels. § Tap the sender image or letter tile to select one or more messages or conversations.
Email Sending an email message in Gmail 1. In the inbox of the Gmail account you want to use, tap Compose). (or tap > 2. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap > Add Cc/Bcc. 3. Enter the email subject, and then compose your message. 4. If you want to attach a photo or video, tap 5. Tap , and then tap the attachment type. to send. Replying to or forwarding email messages in Gmail 1.
Email Mail Checking your mail The Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or more email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Desire 601. 1. Open the Mail app. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears. 2. Do any of the following: § Tap an email message to read. § To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account. § To display email messages in another mail folder, tap tap the folder you want to view.
Email Sending an email message 1. Open the Mail app. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Tap . 4. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap > Show Cc/Bcc. 5. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. 6. Do any of the following: § Add an attachment. Tap and then choose what you want to attach. § Set the priority for an important message. Tap 7. Tap > Set priority. .
Email Saving an email message in the Tasks app Save an email message in your Tasks list so you can remind yourself when to reply. 1. In an email account inbox, press and hold the email message, and then tap Save as task. 2. Enter the task details, and then tap Save. Managing email messages The Mail app provides easy ways to sort, move, or delete your email messages. Sorting email messages Customize how you sort your email messages.
Email 3. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for. 4. 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 Search the mail from the 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. Open the Mail app. 2. Tap > Add account. 3. Select an email account type from the list of email providers.
Travel and maps Travel and maps Location settings Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC Desire 601, you need to enable location sources. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Location. 2. Select or clear the location sources you want to turn on or off. 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.
Travel and maps 3. Navigate the map using finger gestures. § Slide your finger on any direction to pan. § Double-tap the map or slide two fingers apart over an area to zoom in. § Double-tap the map with two fingers or slide two fingers together over an area to zoom out. § Press and hold an area with two fingers and then drag your fingers in a circular motion to rotate the map. § Press and hold an area with two fingers and then swipe down to see an angled view of the map.
Travel and maps 3. Tap the Enter key on the keyboard or tap a suggested search item. The first location on the search appears with a place marker and its info sheet displays at the bottom of the screen. All other search results are indicated by a red dot or a smart map icon. § To check the next or previous location on the search, swipe the info sheet left or right. § To view the search results list, tap . 4.
Travel and maps Checking the details of a location 1. Open the Maps app. 2. Press and hold a location on the map. A place marker opens and the location's info sheet appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap the place marker or the info sheet to call, get directions, view the place in Street View, and more. Exploring places and activities near you Google Maps lets you find places of interest where you can dine, sleep, shop, and more.
Travel and maps 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. When you’re finished viewing or following the directions, tap to reset the map. Your destination is automatically saved in the Google Maps history.
Travel and maps Listening to Internet radio with TuneIn Right from HTC Car, enjoy listening to Internet radio stations with TuneIn. 1. In HTC Car, tap Internet Radio. 2. Do one of the following: § Browse for available stations by category. § Tap topic. to enter and search for stations by keyword such as artist name or 3. Tap a station to start listening to it. To ensure smooth playback, TuneIn preloads audio data (buffering) on HTC Desire 601 before playing your selected station.
Travel and maps Staying connected to your contacts Just because you're driving doesn't mean you have to be isolated from the rest of the world. With HTC Car, you can take calls, make calls, and get notifications. Handling incoming calls in HTC Car When you receive an incoming call, you can easily answer or decline. Tap Answer or Decline. Making phone calls in HTC Car § Tap Dialer to open the dialpad. § Tap People and then browse a category or search by entering a name.
Google Play and other apps Google Play and other apps Getting apps Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Desire 601. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. § A Google Wallet™ payment service is required to purchase a paid app. You will be asked to confirm method of payment when you purchase an app. § The name of the Play Store app may differ depending on your region.
Google Play and other apps Restoring apps from Google Play Upgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that were downloaded previously. 1. Open the Play Store app. 2. Tap > My apps. 3. Swipe to 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. Apps downloaded from websites can be from unknown sources.
Google Play and other apps Essential apps Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Desire 601 as a world clock to see the date and time in cities across the globe. You can also set alarms or track your time using the stopwatch or timer. Setting the date and time manually 1. Open the Clock app. 2. On the World Clock tab, tap > Local time settings. 3.
Google Play and other apps Viewing the Calendar Use the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you've signed into your online accounts, related events will also appear in Calendar. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. Tap , and then choose a calendar view. In any calendar view, return to the current date by tapping the today button beside . Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events.
Google Play and other apps Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC Desire 601, and also sync events with your Google or Exchange ActiveSync calendars. Editing events is not supported for all accounts. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. On any Calendar view, do one of the following: Create an event Tap . Tap event to. Edit an event , and then select the calendar you will add the View an event, and then tap . 3. Enter and set the event details. 4.
Google Play and other apps Why aren’t my calendar events showing up? If you can't find events from your email accounts or social networks in Calendar, check whether the Calendar sync is turned on in Settings. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accounts & sync. 2. Tap an account type. If multiple accounts are supported (such as Exchange ActiveSync), tap the account you want to sync. 3. Select Calendar, and then tap > Sync now.
Google Play and other apps Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you. will 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2. If the notification shows that there are multiple reminders, tap it to see all the reminders. You can then choose to snooze or dismiss them. 3. If you see a single event notification, spread your two fingers on the notification to expand it.
Google Play and other apps Preloading videos Set the YouTube app to preload videos so that you can watch them without interruptions. Videos are preloaded when HTC Desire 601 is being charged and is connected to a Wi-Fi network. For more information about preloading videos, refer to the YouTube help. 1. In the YouTube app, tap > Settings > Preloading. 2. Select what type of videos to preload. The videos are preloading when appears on Watch later screen or on the channel you subscribed to.
Google Play and other apps Switching to Kid Mode Worried that your kids might wander off to inappropriate web sites or mess with your important work files while using HTC Desire 601? Use Kid Mode to let your children enjoy fun and age-appropriate games and more, while helping to protect your important data from accidental deletion. To learn more about Kid Mode, visit www.zoodles.com. 1. Open the Kid Mode app. The first time you use Kid Mode, you need to create or sign in to your Zoodles™ account. 2.
Google Play and other apps Productivity apps Keeping track of your tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to do and task lists. Create tasks on your phone or sync them with your Google and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. You can also see your tasks in Calendar. Creating a task 1. Open the Tasks app. 2. To select the task account where you want to create the task, tap 3. Tap . , and then enter the task details. Tasks created under My tasks can be linked to a contact (tap (tap ).
Google Play and other apps Managing task lists 1. In the Tasks app, tap > Manage lists. 2. From here, you can: Show tasks To show all tasks under a list, tap a task list. Create a list Tap , and then choose an account for the list. Lists can't be created for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. Rename a list 1. Tap at the right of a list, and then tap Rename. 2. Enter a new name for the list, and then tap OK. Delete a list 1. Tap at the right of a list, and then tap Delete. 2. Tap OK.
Google Play and other apps 7. Tap and hold an element to move, resize, or delete it. You can also use two fingers to rotate a photo. 8. Press to save the note. Inserting an illustration in a note Communicate ideas better by adding illustrations and interesting visuals in your note. 1. Open a note in the Scribble app. 2. Tap and choose a pen stroke, color, and thickness. You can highlight or encircle important parts or draw figures. 3.
Google Play and other apps Image Insert the note as .JPG file. Share it through email or on a social network. Plain text Extract the text in a note and edit it before sharing. You can also share notes as multiple image files. On the Scribble main screen, tap > Share > Image and select the notes and notebooks you want to share. Recording voice clips Use Voice Recorder to capture information during lectures, interviews, or even to create your own audio log. 1. Open the Voice Recorder app. 2.
Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Desire 601 for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the microSIM card is inserted). Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings. 2. Tap the Mobile data tile to turn the data connection on and off.
Internet connections Managing your data usage If you're on a limited data allowance, it's important to keep track of the activities and apps that usually send and receive data, such as browsing the web, syncing online accounts, and sending email or sharing status updates.
Internet connections 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. 4. Drag the upper LIMIT line to set your monthly data limit. 5. Select Alert me about data usage, and then drag the lower ALERT line to set an alert before you reach your monthly data limit. 6. Tap Reset data usage, and then set the day of the month when your usage cycle resets. This date is usually the start of your monthly billing cycle. 7.
Internet connections 3. Tap . Detected Wi‑Fi networks will be listed. If the wireless network that you want is not listed, tap add it. > Add network to manually 4. Tap the Wi‑Fi network you want to connect to. If you selected a secured network, you'll be asked to enter the network key or password. 5. Tap Connect. You'll see the Wi‑Fi icon in the status bar when connected.
Internet connections Connecting to a different Wi‑Fi network 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings. 2. If Wi‑Fi connection is off, tap the Wi-Fi tile to turn it on. 3. Tap . Detected Wi‑Fi networks will be listed. To manually scan for available Wi‑Fi networks, tap > Scan. 4. Tap a Wi‑Fi network to connect to it.
Internet connections § Install security certificates § Enter your login credentials § Download and install a required VPN app on HTC Desire 601 Contact your network administrator for details. Also, HTC Desire 601 must first establish a Wi‑Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection. Adding a VPN connection You must first set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage and set up the VPN. 1. Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More. 2.
Internet connections Using HTC Desire 601 as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Desire 601 into a wireless router. § Make sure the data connection is turned on. § You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. Devices connected to your Wi-Fi Hotspot use data from your subscribed data plan. 1. Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More. 2.
Internet connections Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection of HTC Desire 601 to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC Desire 601 are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer. § Make sure a SIM card with a data plan is inserted in HTC Desire 601.
Internet connections Connecting to the Internet through a computer If you temporarily don’t have Internet access on HTC Desire 601, you can still go online by using your computer’s Internet connection. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC Desire 601 are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer.
Internet connections 4. If there's more than one page to print, set the page range that you want. Tap Advanced to set the page size, print layout, and page orientation, and choose if you want to print in color or black and white. 5. Tap Print. You can check the printing details by opening the Notifications panel, and then tapping the item you're printing. Printing a photo 1. While in Gallery, open the photo you want to print. 2. Tap the photo. 3.
Wireless sharing Wireless sharing Connecting a Bluetooth headset You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset. § To listen to music with your headset, the headset must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile. § Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable so HTC Desire 601 can find it. Refer to your headset manual for details. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings. 2.
Wireless sharing 3. Tap . The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. Tap the headset’s name in the Paired Devices section. 5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the headset documentation to find the passcode. If you still cannot reconnect to the headset, follow the instructions in Unpairing from a Bluetooth device on page 161, and then follow the steps under Connecting a Bluetooth headset on page 160. Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 1.
Wireless sharing Receiving files using Bluetooth HTC Desire 601 lets you receive various files with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, contact info, calendar events, and documents such as PDFs. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings. 2. If Bluetooth is off, tap the Bluetooth tile to turn it on. 3. Tap . The Bluetooth screen opens. 4.
Settings and security Settings and security Turning Airplane mode on or off When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC Desire 601 are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi‑Fi. When you disable Airplane mode, the call function is turned back on and the previous state of Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi is restored. § You can manually turn Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi back on after enabling Airplane mode.
Settings and security Adjusting the time before the screen turns off 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. Go to Settings, and then tap Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons). 2. Tap Sleep, and then tap the time before the screen turns off. Adjusting the screen brightness manually 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons). 2.
Settings and security Magnifying your phone's screen If you're visually impaired or would just like to get a closer view of what's on the screen, use Magnification gestures to enlarge portions of your phone's screen. Turning Magnification gestures on or off 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accessibility. 2. Tap Magnification gestures, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn it on or off. Using Magnification gestures Make sure that Magnification gestures is turned on in Settings to use this feature.
Settings and security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security for HTC Desire 601 by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM. Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Tap Set up SIM card lock, then select Lock SIM card. 3. Enter the default SIM card PIN, and then tap OK. 4. To change the SIM card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN.
Settings and security Forgot your screen lock pattern? If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC Desire 601. If this fails, you can unlock HTC Desire 601 by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern. 2. After the fifth attempt, when you’re asked to wait for 30 seconds, tap OK. 3. If the display goes off, press the POWER button to turn the display back on, and then unlock the screen. 4.
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Index Index A Accounts - social network accounts 31 - syncing 102 Airplane mode 163 Alarms - setting 139 Android Market See Google Play Apps - grouping into a folder 60 - icons on Home screen 59 - installing 137, 138 - non-Google Play apps 138 - on Home screen 59 - restoring 138 - uninstalling 138 - updating 19 B Backup - about 104 - HTC Backup 105 - media 98, 108 - options 104 - photos 112 - restoring backed up apps 138 - tasks 108 Battery - charging 12 - checking usage 38 - installing 11 - removing
Index - navigation 135 - playing music 134 Change phone language 164 Clock - alarm 139 - setting date and time 139 Conference call 68 Contacts - adding 118 - copying contacts 17, 119 - copying from SIM card 119 - importing contacts 17, 119, 120 - transferring contacts 17, 119 Continuous shooting 44 Copying files - files to computer, phone storage, or storage card 94 Copying - text 34 D Data connection - access point names (APN) 150 - data roaming 151 - sharing 157 - turning on or off 150 - usage 151
Index - Video Highlights 49 - video trimming 48 - viewing photos and videos 47 - viewing photos and videos by event 47 - viewing photos by location 47 - watching videos 48 Geotag 47 Gestures - motion gestures 26 - touch gestures 22 Gmail 123 Google Maps 130 Google Now - setting up 81 - turning off 82 Google Play - installing apps 137 - refund 138 Google Voice Search 80 GPS (Global Positioning System) See Location settings Group messaging 74 H Hands free 160 Hard reset See Factory reset HDMI 92 HDR 46
Index - rejecting a call 66 - shortcuts 62 - unlocking 28 Low battery 39 Low storage See Phone storage Lyrics 91 M Mail - attachments 126 - carbon copy, blind copy (cc, bcc) 126 - deleting 127 - draft 126 - replying 126 - searching 127 - sending 126 - sorting 127 Mail folders - moving email messages 127 Making calls - calling 64 - calling a number in a Calendar event 66 - calling a number in a message 65 - calling a number in an email 66 Maps - Google Maps 130 Market See Google Play Master reset See
Index - importing contacts 17, 119 - merging contact information 120 - personal profile 117 - sending contact information 121 - transferring contacts 17, 119 Phone calls - blocking a call 69 - call history 69 - calling 64 - calling a number in a Calendar event 66 - calling a number in a message 65 - calling a number in an email 66 - conference call 68 - emergency call 66 - extension number 64 - missed calls 65 - muting the microphone 68 - putting a call on hold 67 - receiving calls 66 - Smart Dial 64
Index - protecting SIM card with PIN 166 - security certificates 154 Settings - About 167 - Accessibility 164 - display language 164 - Storage 94 Setup - contacts from old phone 17 - initial setup 14 - photos, music, videos from old phone 17 Sharing - events 142 - text 34 - TV 92 Shortcuts - Lockscreen 62 SIM card - copying messages to 78 - SIM PIN 166 Sleep mode 27 Slideshow - highlight video 49 - MMS 73 Slow motion video 46 Smart network sharing 157, 158 SMS See Messages Social networks 31 Soft rese
Index - connecting via WPS 153 - turning on 152 Widgets - adding 57 - changing settings 58 - removing 60 - resizing 58 Wireless display 92 Wireless router 156 Word prediction - bilingual prediction 36 Y YouTube - finding videos of songs 92 - preloading 144 - watching 143
