HTC Desire 820 User guide
Contents Contents Features you'll enjoy Features on HTC Desire 820 9 Unboxing HTC Desire 820 11 nano SIM card 12 Storage card 13 Battery 15 Switching the power on or off 16 Want some quick guidance on your phone? 16 Phone setup and transfer Setting up your new phone for the first time 17 Restoring your backup from your online storage 18 Transferring content from an Android phone 19 Transferring content from an iPhone 19 Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 2
Contents Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed 49 Customizing the Highlights feed 50 Saving articles for later 50 Posting to your social networks 51 Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed 51 Personalizing Making HTC Desire 820 truly yours 52 Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms 52 Home wallpaper 53 Launch bar 53 Adding Home screen widgets 53 Adding Home screen shortcuts 54 Editing Home screen panels 55 Changing your main Home screen 56 Grouping apps on the widget panel and
Contents Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 82 Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 82 Sending a group message 83 Resuming a draft message 83 Replying to a message 83 Saving a text message as a task 84 Forwarding a message 84 Moving messages to the secure box 84 Blocking unwanted messages 85 Copying a text message to the nano SIM card 85 Deleting messages and conversations 86 Search and web browser Getting instant information with Google Now 87 Searching HTC Desire 820 and the W
Contents Email Mail 130 Gmail 135 Calendar Viewing the Calendar 137 Scheduling or editing an event 138 Choosing which calendars to show 139 Sharing an event 139 Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 140 Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 140 Travel and maps Location settings 141 Google Maps 141 HTC Car 144 Other apps Using Scribble 146 Using the Clock 148 Checking Weather 149 Recording voice clips 149 Keeping track of your tasks 150 Kid Mode 151 Internet conne
Contents Changing the display language 170 Accessibility settings 170 Turning Magnification gestures on or off 171 Installing a digital certificate 171 Disabling an app 171 Lock screen notifications 172 Hiding the caller from the lock screen 172 Setting a screen lock 172 Setting up face unlock 172 Bypassing the lock screen 173 Trademarks and copyrights Index
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 phone, including personal information.
Features you'll enjoy Features you'll enjoy Features on HTC Desire 820 HTC Desire 820 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 820. Also, enjoy taking shots with the camera, checking personalized content with HTC BlinkFeed™, and more.
Features you'll enjoy Outstanding camera features § Choose from a variety of pre-defined camera modes, or create your own camera profiles. See Choosing a capture mode on page 60. § With VideoPic, you can snap a picture while you're shooting video. See Taking a photo while recording a video — VideoPic on page 64. § Switch to Sweep panorama and pan the camera to capture a wide-angle view of the scenery. See Taking a panoramic photo on page 67.
Unboxing Unboxing HTC Desire 820 1. Dual speakers 2. POWER 3. VOLUME buttons 4. 3.5mm headset jack 5. Proximity sensor 6. Front camera 7. Notification LED 8. Slot cover 9. USB connector 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. § If you want to use a case or screen protector, don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. Purchase a case or screen protector designed for HTC Desire 820.
Unboxing nano SIM card HTC Desire 820 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. Make sure HTC Desire 820 is off and hold it securely with the front facing down. 2. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger. 3. Pull the tray out from the nano SIM slot. 4.
Unboxing 5. Make sure the tray is facing up. Reinsert the tray into the slot. 6. To close the slot cover, slide the plastic hinge into the side and press the cover until it clicks into place. Removing a nano SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Desire 820 before removing the card. 1. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger. 2. Pull the tray out from the SIM slot, and remove the nano SIM card. 3.
Unboxing Inserting the storage card 1. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger. 2. With HTC Desire 820 down, insert a microSD™ into the bottom slot, with its gold contacts facing up and its cut-off corner facing in. 3. To close the slot cover, slightly move it side to side to let the rubber hinge sink down by itself. Then gently press down the cover.
Unboxing Battery Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC Desire 820, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC Desire 820 for several minutes before powering it on. § Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC Desire 820 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 on or off Switching the power on Press the POWER button until HTC Desire 820 vibrates. When you turn on HTC Desire 820 for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. 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 your new phone for the first time When you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You can enable TalkBack to navigate by voice feedback before selecting the language. Press and hold two fingers on the screen until you hear a message saying that accessibility mode is enabled. Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, sign in to your accounts, and more.
Phone setup and transfer Restoring your backup from your online storage If you used HTC Backup before, you can restore your backup to HTC Desire 820 when you turn the phone on for the first time or after a factory reset. Depending on the amount of content, restoring your backup to your phone through your data connection may incur additional data costs and take a long time. Using a Wi-Fi® connection is recommended. 1. When you're asked whether you have a Google® Account, sign in to your account. 2.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring content from an Android phone On your old Android phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transfer your content to your new HTC phone. The types of locally stored content on your old phone that the tool can transfer include contacts, messages, calendar events, web bookmarks, music, photos, and videos. Some settings can also be transferred. § You need Android version 2.2 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your old phone.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to transfer contacts from an iPhone, a phone that has Android version 2.1 (or earlier version), or other types of phones. Depending on the capabilities of your old phone, you may be able to transfer not only contacts but also other data such as calendar events and text messages to your new HTC phone. Use HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone. 1.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer There are two ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer. § Connect HTC Desire 820 to your computer. Your computer will recognize it just like any removable USB drive, and you can copy your media between them. § Download and use the HTC Sync Manager software on your computer. You can set it up to automatically get music, photos, and videos off HTC Desire 820 to your computer.
Phone setup and transfer Customizing Quick Settings You can remove, replace, or rearrange the tiles in Quick Settings. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap and do one of the following: § In the Quick Settings list, press and hold move and drag it to rearrange the list. § Under Hidden items, press and hold in Quick Settings.
Phone setup and transfer Updating your phone's software HTC Desire 820 can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You can also choose to automatically download updates or manually check if there's an available update. Checking your system software version Before installing a system software update, you can check first what Android and HTC Sense™ versions you have on your phone. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap About. 2. Tap Software information.
Phone setup and transfer Installing an application update When Internet connection is on and there's an available update for your HTC or mobile operator apps, the update notification icon appears in the status bar. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the update notification. The Updates screen opens with the list of application updates to be installed. 2. Tap an item to view its details, and then tap . 3. When you're done reviewing the updates, tap Install.
Phone setup and transfer 4. To download or purchase the app, tap Install (for free apps) or the price button (for paid apps). 5. Tap Accept. Apps sometimes get updated with improvements or bug fixes. To automatically download updates, after installing the app, tap > Auto-update. To open the app, go to the Apps screen and tap the app. Restoring apps from Google Play Upgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that you previously downloaded. 1.
Phone setup and transfer Uninstalling an app If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can uninstall it. Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. From the Apps screen, press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it to Uninstall. If you purchased an app in Play Store, you can uninstall it for a refund within a limited time. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, refer to the Google Play help.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone Basics Onscreen navigation buttons HTC Desire 820 has onscreen navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen which rotate when you change the orientation. Goes to the previous screen. Goes to the home screen. Shows thumbnails of the most recently used apps. Swipe up from any of the navigation buttons to access Google search.
Your first week with your new phone Unlocking the screen § Swipe up to unlock the screen, swipe right to go directly to HTC BlinkFeed, or swipe left to go to the Home widget panel. § You can also press and hold the lock icon, and then drag it up, right, or left. If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before HTC Desire 820 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.
Your first week with your new phone Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick HTC Desire 820 up when a call comes in to lower the ring volume automatically. You can turn this feature on or off. Go to Settings, tap Sound, and then select or clear Quiet ring on pickup.
Your first week with your new phone 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. § After you've scrolled down a long list or screen (in apps such as Mail and People), tap the status bar to jump straight to the top of your screen.
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, 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. 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 using three fingers to choose a device where to share content such as photos, videos, and music from HTC Desire 820. You can also share streaming media from apps such as YouTube®. § Swipe down to disconnect from the device. Media gesture is turned on in Settings by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work only when sharing content or using HTC apps.
Your first week with your new phone Switching between recently opened apps When you're multitasking and using different apps on HTC Desire 820, you can easily switch between the apps you've recently opened. Press to see recently-opened apps. § To switch back to an app, just tap it. § To remove an app from the list, drag it up. § To clear the recent apps list, tap To see a list of apps that are running, tap . .
Your first week with your new phone Notifications Notifications panel Notification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in progress such as files downloading. When you see notification icons, open the Notifications panel to check out details of the notifications that you've received. 1. To open the Notifications panel, slide down from the top of the screen. If you have several notifications, scroll down the screen to see them all. 2.
Your first week with your new phone Notification widget On the lock screen, you can see notifications such as missed calls, text messages, calendar events, and more. 1. Drag down from the clock to expand the widget. 2. If there is more than one missed call, text, or email, tap notification. to view the next 3. Tap a notification to go directly to its app. You can change which notifications appear on the widget in Security settings. See Lock screen notifications on page 172.
Your first week with your new phone Choosing when to flash the notification LED You can change when to flash and which apps will flash the LED when there are new notifications. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display & gestures or Display, gestures & buttons. 2. Under Notification light, tap Flash notifications. Choose whether to always flash the LED or flash it only when the screen is off. 3. Tap App notifications. Choose which app notifications you want the LED to flash for.
Your first week with your new phone Sharing text 1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap Share. 2. Choose where to paste and share the selected text, such as in an email message or social network status update. The HTC Sense keyboard Typing is fast and accurate with the HTC Sense keyboard. § Word prediction also saves typing time. As you type, you'll see word suggestions that you can choose from. You can even add words, phrases, and shortcuts to the word prediction dictionary.
Your first week with your new phone Selecting a keyboard layout Choose a keyboard layout that suits your typing style. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection > Keyboard types. 3. Select the keyboard layout that you want to use. Choosing and switching between keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC Desire 820, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1.
Your first week with your new phone Setting a second language for word prediction You can set the word prediction to be bilingual. As you type, you’ll get word suggestions in the languages that you’ve selected. This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection > Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want.
Your first week with your new phone Using the Trace keyboard Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. 1. Turn on the Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. On the onscreen keyboard, slide your finger from one letter to the next to enter a word. 3. Lift your finger when the word is completed. 4.
Your first week with your new phone Checking battery usage See a ranking list of apps that are using the battery. You can also see how much and how long the battery has been used for each app. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap Battery usage, and then tap an app to check how it's using the battery. You'll see how much battery power is used by resources such as the CPU for the app and other use details.
Your first week with your new phone Extreme power saving mode In times when you don't need to use much of your phone, turn Extreme power saving mode on to extend battery life longer. In this mode, standby time can last longer than usual, and you can only use the most basic functions such as phone calls, text messaging, and email. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap the Extreme power saving mode On/Off switch to turn extreme power saving mode on or off.
Your first week with your new phone § Use automatic brightness (the default), or manually lower the brightness. § Set the screen timeout to a shorter time. § Don't use a live wallpaper for your Home screen. Animation effects are nice to show off to other people but they drain your battery. Changing your wallpaper to a plain, black background can also help a little. The less color is displayed, the less battery is used.
Your first week with your new phone Other tips To squeeze in a little bit more battery power, try these tips: § Tone down the ringtone and media volume. § Minimize the use of vibration or sound feedback. In Settings, tap Sound and choose which ones you don't need and can disable. § Check your apps’ settings as you may find more options to optimize the battery.
Your first week with your new phone Types of notifications to display Alerts for clock alarms, timers, and calendar events will automatically display through the HTC Dot View case. You can choose whether to display or hide Mail, Messages, and phone call notifications. 1. In the HTC Dot View app, tap Notification settings. 2. Choose which notifications you want to show or hide. Not seeing recent calls on HTC Dot View? By default, up to 3 received or dialed numbers will be displayed on HTC Dot View.
Your first week with your new phone Need more details? For more details, see the HTC Dot View Get started guide that comes with the case. HTC Guide Having hardware or connection problems? Before calling for support, you can first use the HTC Guide 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. To use the app, tap > HTC Guide.
HTC BlinkFeed HTC BlinkFeed Your dynamic Home screen Get the latest about your interests or stay in touch with friends right on HTC BlinkFeed. Set up which social networks, news sources, and more will appear. § Swipe up or down to browse stories on HTC BlinkFeed. § Tap a tile to view the content or to comment on a post or status update. § While viewing a news article, swipe left or right to see more stories. § While in HTC BlinkFeed, you can press tap the status bar to scroll to the top.
HTC BlinkFeed Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed Personalize HTC BlinkFeed to show articles and status updates from your favorite news sources, categories, editions, and apps. Selecting feeds Discover stories and articles on HTC BlinkFeed based on your interests, favorite categories, and popular news channels or websites. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Add content. 3. Choose a category.
HTC BlinkFeed Subscribing to multiple regional editions Want to keep up to date on current events in more than one region? You can show one or more editions of your choice on HTC BlinkFeed. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap 3. Tap > Add content. , and then select a locale or region. 4. Select the feed sources to add. Subscribing to an RSS feed Don't want to miss out on news and updates from your favorite blog or website? Add custom RSS feeds on HTC BlinkFeed. 1.
HTC BlinkFeed Posting to your social networks You can easily post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Compose, and then choose a social network. 3. Compose your status update and post it on your social network. Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed Whether it's a tile or an entire feed, you can remove content you don't want to see on HTC BlinkFeed. § To remove a tile, press and hold the tile you want to remove, and then tap Remove.
Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC Desire 820 truly yours Make HTC Desire 820 look and sound just the way you want it. § Choose a ringtone and other sounds that you like to use. See Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms on page 52. § Personalize your Home screen with a different wallpaper. See Home wallpaper on page 53. § Change the apps on the launch bar. See Launch bar on page 53. § Populate your Home screen with widgets and shortcuts.
Personalizing Home wallpaper Choose from the available wallpapers, or use any photo you've taken with the camera. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Home screen wallpaper. 3. Choose from where you want to select a wallpaper. § To use a photo you captured with the camera, tap Gallery, choose and crop a photo, and then tap Done. § Tap Computer photos to use the HTC Get Started service to choose a photo from your computer.
Personalizing 3. Tap > Widgets. 4. Scroll through the widgets, or tap to search for a specific widget. Some widgets are available in different styles and sizes. 5. Press and hold and then drag the widget to a widget panel you want to add it to. You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or off certain settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Changing the settings of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People widget). 1.
Personalizing 4. Scroll through the apps or shortcuts, or tap to search for one. 5. Press and hold and then drag an app or a shortcut to a widget panel you want to add it to. To add an app from the Apps screen, press and hold the app, and then drag it to a widget panel. Editing Home screen panels Adding or removing a widget panel § You won't be able to add a new widget panel if you've already reached the maximum limit. § HTC BlinkFeed always appears as the first panel (if it's not removed).
Personalizing Moving a widget or icon You can easily move a widget or icon from one widget panel to another. 1. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger. 2. With another finger, flick left or right to rotate the screen to another widget panel. 3. Release the widget or icon. Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove, and then drag it to 2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger.
Personalizing Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 2. Tap the folder to open it. 3. Tap the folder window’s title bar, and then enter a new folder name. 4. Add more apps into the folder. Tap , select your apps, and then tap Done. You can also add shortcuts to settings or information to a folder. Add a shortcut first to a widget panel, and then drag it over to the folder.
Personalizing 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 . Removing apps from a folder 1. On the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap > Custom. > Rearrange apps. 3. Tap the folder to open it. 4.
Personalizing Moving or deleting a lock screen widget 1. On the lock screen, pull from the right edge until you see the widget you want to move or delete. 2. Press and hold the widget, and then drag it left or right to the position that you want. 3. Press and hold the widget, and then drag it to to remove it. Changing lock screen shortcuts To change apps (or other shortcuts) on the lock screen, change the ones on the launch bar. To find out how, see Launch bar on page 53.
Camera Camera Camera basics Camera screen Take great photos and videos with the camera, and make them more memorable by applying a variety of filters and scenes. Open the Camera app and tap to see all controls on the Viewfinder screen. You can use the controls to switch capture modes, add filters, set the flash, and more. See a collection of camera scenes when taking photos and videos. Choose an ISO level or set it back to Auto. Higher ISO works best in low light conditions.
Camera Zooming § Before taking a photo or video, slide two fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out. § When you're recording video, you can freely zoom in or out while recording. Applying a filter Use the available filters to make your photos and videos look like they’ve been taken through special lenses. Some camera modes may not support filters. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 2. Tap to show the camera options. , and then choose one of the available filters.
Camera Closing the Camera app To give you a full view of the Viewfinder screen, HTC Desire 820 replaces with small dots. Tap a dot to show these buttons again, and then tap or app and return to the Home screen or the previous screen. , , and to close the Camera Taking a photo 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode. 3. Point the camera at what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the focus automatically as you move it. 4. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .
Camera Taking well-lit photos § HTC Desire 820 automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. If the image appears underexposed or that it appears dark on the Viewfinder, tap a part of the image that is in shadow. Conversely, tap a well-lit object in the image if the image seems to be overexposed. Focus on an object with a neutral tone for a balanced exposure. Keep in mind that tapping on another object may shift the focus from your subject.
Camera Taking a photo while recording a video — VideoPic Choose Auto scene to use this feature. While you're recording video using the main camera, tap your subject. to capture a still shot of Setting the video resolution 1. Switch to Camera mode. 2. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 3. Tap to show the camera options. . 4. Tap Video Quality, and then choose a video resolution.
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. Portrait scene Using the Portrait scene helps a little in smoothing the skin in your selfies and people shots. 1. Switch to Camera or Selfie mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 60. 2.
Camera Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup Touch up your skin before taking your selfie. Live Makeup smoothens your skin in real time. 1. Switch to Selfie or Photo booth mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 60. 2. To change the skin smoothing level, drag the slider across the adjustment bar. The adjustment bar is shown on the Viewfinder screen by default. To hide it, tap > , and then clear the Live Makeup option.
Camera Panoramic shots Taking a panoramic photo Get a wider shot of landscapes in one sweep. Some camera features are not available when you’re in this scene, such as zooming. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode. 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 4. Tap , and then tap to show the camera options. . 5. When you're ready to take the shot, tap . 6. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. Hold HTC Desire 820 as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames.
Camera Recording videos in slow motion Relive high speed action bit by bit and add a touch of suspense to your videos. Audio is recorded when you're in this scene, but will only be available when video is played back in normal speed. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 3. Tap , and then tap 4. Tap to start recording. 5. To stop recording, tap to show the camera options. . .
Camera Saving your settings as a camera mode Save a scene or custom settings as a new camera mode so you can conveniently use it anytime you need it. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to the camera mode you want to use. Some camera modes may not support modifying the camera settings. 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. 4. Modify the settings as desired. 5. When done, tap > Save custom camera. 6. Enter a name, and then tap Save.
Gallery Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Reminisce about good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos. View them by time, album, or location. When viewing your photos and videos, the onscreen navigation buttons will be hidden. Tap anywhere on the screen to see Gallery controls and onscreen navigation buttons. Viewing photos and videos organized by time Photos and videos on HTC Desire 820 are grouped together in Timeline view according to when they were taken. 1.
Gallery Copying or moving photos or videos to another album 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Albums tab. 2. Tap a tile to open an album. 3. Tap > Move to or Copy to. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to move or copy and then tap Next. 5. Select an album to move or copy the photos or videos to. To create a new album to move or copy to, tap . To move or copy a single photo or video, open an album and then press and hold the photo or video.
Gallery 3. Zoom out or pan across the map until a numerical location indicator appears. The number in the location indicator shows how many photos were taken in that area. 4. Tap the location indicator to see the photos taken in that area. Want to know where you took a particular photo? While viewing the photo in full screen, tap anywhere on the screen, and then tap > Show on map. (Show on map is available when you've enabled Geo-tag photos in Camera.
Gallery Editing your photos Make your pictures even better. Gallery has an array of editing tools that let you crop, rotate, apply and create photo filters, and much more to your photos. 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap . 2. Do any of the following: § Tap to apply a special effect to the photo. § Tap to apply a filter to the photo. § Tap to add a decorative frame to the photo. § Tap to draw, rotate, crop, flip, or straighten the photo. 3. Tap Save.
Gallery 4. Tap Save Preset to name your filter and save it. After saving your filter, you'll see a preview of your photo with the filter applied. 5. Tap to save the modified photo as a new photo. Using Face Fusion Wonder what you would like if you shared the same features as another person? Face Fusion uses a person’s photo and a target face to merge the two photos into one. To use Face Fusion, the faces in each photo have to be 100 x 100 pixels or larger in size.
Gallery Trimming a video 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Timeline or Albums tab. 2. Tap a tile to open a time period or album. 3. When you see the video you want, tap it to play in full screen. 4. Tap the onscreen controls to pause or resume playback, adjust the volume, and more. Tap to share the video on your home network. 5. To trim the video, tap > Edit. 6. Drag the trim sliders to the part where you want the video to begin and end. 7. Tap to preview your trimmed video. 8.
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. 3. If there are a number of matches found (for example, 8 matches), tap the number to see all the matches. 4. 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. Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap. 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Tap > Speed dial > .
Phone calls Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Desire 820 even if the nano SIM card has been blocked or if you don't have one installed. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call. 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Dial the emergency number for your locale, and then tap Call. If you've enabled but forgotten your lock password or lock pattern, you can still make emergency calls by tapping Emergency call on the screen.
Phone calls Putting a call on hold To put the call on hold, tap . To resume the call, tap > Hold. The status bar then displays the hold call icon > Unhold. Switching between calls If you’re already in a call and you accept another call, you can switch between the two calls. 1. When you receive another call, tap Answer to accept the second call and put the first call on hold. 2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen.
Phone calls 3. When connected to the second participant, tap 4. To add another participant, tap . , and then dial the number of the contact. 5. When connected, tap to add the participant to the conference call. Tap to access options such as ending the call with a participant. 6. To end the conference call, tap End Call. 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.
Phone calls 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. 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.
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 ). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but above will be billed as more than one message.
Messages Sending a group message Group messaging makes it easy to send a message to multiple contacts all at once. You can choose to send a group SMS or group MMS. Group MMS may incur extra data fees. 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap . 3. Tap , and then select multiple recipients. 4. To send a group SMS, make sure that Send as individual messages is selected. Clear this option to send your message as a group MMS.
Messages 3. Tap the box 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 Desire 820, 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 which phone number you want to reply to.
Messages 3. Tap > Move to secure box. 4. Select the messages, and then tap Move. To move all the messages from a contact, on the Messages screen, press and hold the contact and tap Move to secure box. § To read messages in the secure box, on the Messages screen, tap If it is your first time to use the secure box, set a password. > Secure. § To remove messages or contacts from the secure box, press and hold the contact (or phone number) and tap Move to general box.
Messages Deleting messages and conversations Open the Messages app and do any of the following: Delete a message Open the conversation thread with a contact, tap the message, and then tap Delete message. To delete multiple messages within a conversation, tap > Delete messages > Delete by selection, and then select the messages to delete. Delete a conversation Press and hold a contact (or phone number), and then tap Delete. To delete multiple conversations, tap select the conversations to delete.
Search and web browser Search and web browser 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.
Search and web browser Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. For example, you can change the weather units in the Weather card or your transportation mode in the Traffic card. 1. Open the Google Search app. 2. Do any of the following: § To change a card setting, such as the weather unit on the Weather card, tap , and then tap the arrow buttons when available.
Search and web browser Refreshing Google Now Refresh Google Now to update the information cards or show relevant cards for information that you've just added on HTC Desire 820, like an upcoming event in Calendar. 1. Open the Google Search app. 2. Pull down the screen with your finger, and then release to refresh. Turning off Google Now 1. Open the Google Search app. 2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap > Settings. 3. Tap the On/Off switch next to Google Now, and then tap Turn off.
Search and web browser Searching the Web with your voice Use Google Voice Search to find information on the Web by speaking to HTC Desire 820. 1. Open the Google Search app. 2. Tap , and then say what you want to search for. After speaking, matching items from Google web search are shown. 3. If what you’re searching for is in the list, tap the item to open it in its compatible app. Otherwise, tap to search again. Setting search options 1. Open the Google Search app. 2.
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 Bookmarking a webpage Add your favorite webpages as bookmarks so you can access them quickly. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > > Bookmarks. 2. On the Bookmark this page screen, you can edit the bookmark name or save the bookmark in a new category folder. 3. Tap Done. To view and open a bookmark, tap want to open, and then tap it. > Bookmarks. Navigate to the bookmark you You can also add a bookmark directly to the Home screen. While viewing a webpage, tap > > Home screen.
Search and web browser Private browsing You can use incognito tabs to browse the Web with more privacy. Browser cookies are deleted and not shared when you close all incognito tabs. Pages you view in incognito also won't appear in your browser history (except for files you've downloaded). From the browser screen, tap > .
Entertainment Entertainment HTC Music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC Desire 820 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 820. 1. Open the Music app. 2. Swipe to the different tabs to browse by category. 3. Tap a song to play. 4. Tap the onscreen icons to control music playback, repeat songs, and more.
Entertainment Playing music from the Lock screen If you want to launch the Music app directly from the Lock screen, go to Settings, and then tap Security > Unlock Music automatically. You can: § While playing music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on, swipe down from the Music widget, and then tap on the widget. § If you've added the Music app as a shortcut on the launch bar, drag it up to open the Music app.
Entertainment Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC Desire 820. Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when the current playlist has finished playing. 1. While a song is playing, browse for other tracks. 2. Do any of the following: § Browse for the album or playlist that you want, press and hold it, and then tap Add to queue. § Browse for an artist or song, and then tap > Add to queue. The songs you've added appear on the Queue tab.
Entertainment Trimming an MP3 ringtone Use the Music app's ringtone trimmer if you want to set only a part of the song as ringtone. 1. When you find the song that you want, tap ringtone. 2. Drag the trim sliders end. > Set as ringtone > Trim the to the part where you want the ringtone to begin and For a more precise trimming, tap the left or right arrow buttons. Time markers indicate where you are on the song. 3. When you're done trimming, tap Set as. 4.
Entertainment YouTube Watching videos on YouTube Check out the latest video sensations using the YouTube app. 1. Open the YouTube app. 2. Browse or search for a video. 3. When you find the video that you like, tap it. Want to watch the video at a later time instead? Tap next to the video title, and then tap Add to > Watch later. You can access the video again from your account profile's Watch Later list. 4.
Entertainment FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Listen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC Desire 820 to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna. 1. Open the FM Radio app. The first time you open FM Radio, it scans for local FM stations that you can listen to. 2. While you're listening to an FM station, you can: § Tap or to go to the next or previous station.
Entertainment Sharing your media to HTC Connect enabled devices Refer to the documentation that came with the HTC Connect enabled device on how to set it up. 1. Open and play any music or other media content that you want to share from HTC Desire 820. 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.
Entertainment Connecting to your home entertainment system Want to make your HTC Desire 820 experience bigger and louder? Wirelessly share your videos, music, and even streaming media to a compatible big-screen TV or wireless speaker. On HTC phones that have HTC Sense 5.
Entertainment About HTC Media Link HD Plug in HTC Media Link HD to any TV with an HDMI port. Then swipe up with threefingers on HTC Desire 820 to connect and display content wirelessly to your TV. HTC Media Link HD is sold separately.
Storage and files Storage and files Phone storage Types of storage Want to know what types of storage you can use for your apps, data, and files? HTC Desire 820 has these storage types: Phone storage This storage combines both the internal storage, where apps, email, data, and text messages are stored, and the file storage, where photos, videos, and music files are kept. If you are running out of phone storage, see Making more storage space on page 104 for some tips on how to free up space.
Storage and files Copying files to or from HTC Desire 820 You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC Desire 820. Save and close your files before copying them from your computer to HTC Desire 820, or vice versa. 1. Connect HTC Desire 820 to the computer using the supplied USB cable. You'll see options for viewing or importing files on the computer screen. 2. Choose to view files. 3. Copy the files from your computer to HTC Desire 820, or vice versa. 4.
Storage and files § Moving apps to the storage card doesn't back up the apps. If you do a factory reset, your phone loses the apps. You'll need to reinstall them. § When you remove the storage card and insert it in another phone, the apps on the storage card won't be installed automatically to the other phone. You'll need to reinstall them. File Manager About File Manager Use the File Manager app to browse and organize your files and folders on your phone storage and storage card.
Storage and files 4. Tap the folder where you want to copy or move the files. Or tap 5. Tap > New folder to create a new folder. > Paste. Deleting files or folders 1. In File Manager, browse for the file or folder. 2. Press and hold the item to delete. To delete multiple items, tap , select the files or folders, and then tap . 3. Tap Delete.
Storage and files Activating your free Google Drive storage Use up to 115GB of free Google Drive storage. In addition to the default storage that you get from Google Drive, HTC Desire 820 features an additional 100GB of online storage free for two years. Sign in to your Google Account on HTC Desire 820—and not from your computer or other non-HTC phones—to claim this offer. 1. Open the Drive app. 2.
Storage and files Uploading your photos and videos to Google Drive Use Gallery to upload your photos and videos to Google Drive. 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Timeline, Albums, or Locations tab. 2. Tap an album or event that contains the photos and videos you want to upload. 3. Tap . 4. If you see the Zoe screen, tap Close to close it. 5. From the selection menu, tap Drive. 6. Select the photos and videos you want to upload, and then tap Next. 7.
Storage and files Giving people access through the Drive app Using the Drive app, add the people you want to share your Google Drive link with. You can also set permissions, such as to let the recipients view, edit, or comment on your shared content. 1. Open the Drive app. 2. Tap next to a file or a folder, depending on which one you will share. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the first few characters of the name or email address from your Google contacts, and then select one from the matching results.
Storage and files Saving a document from HTC Desire 820 to Google Drive In Polaris Office 5, you can save a PDF you're viewing or an Office document you created to your Google Drive storage. 1. In Polaris Office, tap to see your documents by file type. Documents listed below the icon are the files that are locally stored on HTC Desire 820. If necessary, tap to see the file list. 2. Open a PDF document, or create a new Office document. 3.
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 820. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC Desire 820 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 Removing an account Remove accounts from HTC Desire 820 if you no longer use them. Removing an account does not remove accounts and information from the online service itself. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accounts & sync. 2. Tap an account type. 3. Tap next to the account you want to remove. Or if you're on the Account settings screen, tap . 4. Tap Remove. Some personal data may be retained by the third-party app after you have removed the account from HTC Desire 820.
Sync, backup, and reset § Moving apps to the storage card doesn't back up the apps. If you do a factory reset, your phone loses the apps. You'll need to reinstall them. § When you remove the storage card and insert it in another phone, the apps on the storage card won't be installed automatically to the other phone. You'll need to reinstall them. Messages Back up your text messages to the phone storage or storage card, or save them as an email attachment.
Sync, backup, and reset Backing up HTC Desire 820 to Google Drive Turn on HTC Backup to do a daily backup of your phone over Wi-Fi. Turn it on by selecting Back up phone daily while doing the on-device setup. If you didn't do so, use the HTC Backup app. Depending on the amount of content, doing a manual backup through data connection may incur additional data costs and take a long time. Using a Wi-Fi connection is recommended. 1. Open the HTC Backup app. 2. Tap Turn on automatic backup. 3.
Sync, backup, and reset 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your backup and to continue setting up your phone. 6. Slide open the Notifications panel to check if there's any notification to finish setting up your phone. Free apps from Google Play will be restored in the background, and you can track the progress via a notification in the status bar. The Apps and Home screen shortcuts will be reorganized as in your backup after all of your apps have been installed.
Sync, backup, and reset 5. To help protect your data, tap Yes, and then set a password for this backup. Be sure to remember this password. You'll need to enter it again when importing contacts. If you don't need a password, tap No. 6. Tap OK. Restoring contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Import/Export contacts > Import from phone storage or Import from SD card. 3. If you have more than one account set up, tap the type for the imported contacts. 4.
Sync, backup, and reset 4. To help protect your data, set a password for your backup. Be sure to remember this password. You'll need to enter it again when restoring messages. If you don't need a password, select Do not password protect this backup. 5. Enter your email address. 6. Compose your email message, and then send it. Restoring text messages 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap > Back up/Restore > Restore. 3. Choose how you want to restore the messages, and tap Next. 4. Tap the backup to import.
Sync, backup, and reset HTC Sync Manager About HTC Sync Manager HTC Sync Manager supports a computer running a Windows or Mac operating system. Here's what you can do with HTC Sync Manager. View and manage media on your computer and phone § Browse and manage music, photos, and videos that are on your computer and your phone. § Import iTunes and Windows Media® Player playlists from your computer to HTC Sync Manager. § Play music, videos, and playlists using the built-in player.
Sync, backup, and reset Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer § You can install HTC Sync Manager on Windows XP or later versions. To install it on a Mac computer, you need Mac OS 10.6 or later versions. § If you have problem in installing HTC Sync Manager, close all your running programs and reinstall. If the problem persists, temporarily disable your anti-virus program and try installing again. 1. Download the HTC Sync Manager installer from the HTC support site: htc.com/hsm/. 2.
Sync, backup, and reset Getting help To find out more about using HTC Sync Manager, download the user guide PDF from the HTC support site (htc.com/hsm/). Or open the Help that comes with the software. On Windows, click in HTC Sync Manager, and then click Help. Reset Restarting HTC Desire 820 (Soft reset) If HTC Desire 820 is running slower than normal, is unresponsive, or has an app that is not performing properly, try rebooting and see if that helps solve the problem. 1.
Sync, backup, and reset Files such as your music, photos, videos, and documents can also be deleted from the storage, if you chose to do so. Be sure to back up any data and files you want to keep before you do a factory reset. A factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including personal information. Performing a factory reset from settings 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Backup & reset. 2. Tap Reset phone. 3.
People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC Desire 820 and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. Open the People app. 2. On your contacts list, you can: § View your profile and edit your contact information. § Create, edit, find, or send contacts. § Tap a contact photo to find ways to quickly connect with the contact. § See when a contact has sent you new messages.
People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC Desire 820, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. 1. Open the People app. 2. On the People tab, you can: § Find people in your contacts list. Tap , and then enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search people box. § Find people on your company directory.
People 4. Enter the contact information in the fields provided. 5. Tap Save. When you tap the added contact in your contacts list, you'll see the contact information and your exchange of messages and calls. Depending on the contact type, you may also see the person's social network updates or events.
People 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. Importing or copying contacts Importing contacts from your nano SIM card 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Import/Export contacts > Import from SIM card. 3.
People Copying contacts from one account to another Contacts from your social network accounts may not be copied. 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Copy contacts, and then choose a contact type or online account to copy from. 3. Select a contact type or account you want to save to. Merging contact information Avoid duplicate entries by merging contact information from different sources, such as your social network accounts, into one contact.
People 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. Your contact information Press and hold My profile, and then tap Send my profile. 2. Choose how you want to send the vCard. 3. Select the type of information you want to send. 4. Tap Send. Sending multiple contact cards 1. On the People tab, tap > Send contacts. 2.
People Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each text message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 2. Go to the Group action tab. 3. Choose if you want to send a group message or group email. 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.
People Organizing your private contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts > Private contacts. 2. To add contacts to the private contacts list, tap want to add, and then tap Save. , select the contacts you 3. To remove private contacts from the list, tap > Remove private contact, select the contacts you want to remove, and then tap Remove.
Email 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 820. 1. Open the Mail app. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears. 2. Do any of the following: § Tap an email message to read. § To display email messages in another mail folder, tap tap the folder you want to view. > Folder, and then § To switch between email accounts or view email messages from all your accounts, tap .
Email 4. To arrange the tabs, drag , and then move the tab to its new location. 5. Tap Done. 6. Swipe to the added tab to check your email messages. 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.
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 Deleting email messages 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Select the email messages you want to delete. To select all, select one email message first, and then tap > Select all. 3. Tap Delete. Searching email messages 1. Open the Mail app. 2. Tap . 3. If you want to refine or filter your search, tap , check the search options, and then tap OK.
Email 3. Tap your current office status, and then select Out of the office. 4. Set the dates and times. 5. Enter the auto-reply message. 6. If you want a different auto-reply message for recipients outside your organization, tap the Send replies to external senders option, and then enter the auto-reply message in the box. 7. Tap Save. Sending a meeting request 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Tap > New meeting invitation. 3. Enter the meeting details. 4. Tap Save.
Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. 1. Open the Gmail app. 2. Do any of the following from your Inbox. § Tap an email message preview to read, forward, or reply to the message. § Tap to open the slideout menu and change the inbox category such as Social, switch to another Gmail™ account, filter your inbox by email labels, or find help. § Tap the sender image or letter tile to select one or more messages or conversations.
Email Replying to or forwarding email messages in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap the email message or conversation. 2. To reply to the sender, tap Forward. . Or, tap and choose whether to Reply all or 3. Do one of the following: § If you're replying to the sender or you selected Reply all, enter your reply message. § If you selected Forward, specify the message recipients. Tap Respond inline if you want to interleave your new message with the received email.
Calendar Calendar Viewing the Calendar Use the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you've signed into your online accounts, related events will also appear in Calendar. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. Tap , and then choose a calendar view. If you see the current date icon, tap it to return to the current date. Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events. Upcoming events for the day are also shown at the bottom of the screen.
Calendar Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC Desire 820, and also sync events with your Exchange ActiveSync calendar. You can also create, modify, and sync events with your Google calendar. Editing events is not supported for all accounts. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. On any Calendar view, do one of the following: Create an event Tap . Tap the event to. Edit an event , and then select the calendar you will add View an event, and then tap . 3.
Calendar Choosing which calendars to show 1. In any calendar view, tap calendar). > Accounts (All calendars) or Accounts (Multi- 2. Select or clear an account you wish to show or hide. If you have multiple calendars under an online account, tap items to include. to select the § Calendars are synced on HTC Desire 820, even if they are hidden. § You can also show or hide tasks that you've created on HTC Desire 820.
Calendar Accepting or declining a meeting invitation Switch to Invites view to see meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined. You must set up an Exchange ActiveSync account to receive meeting invitations in Calendar. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. Tap > Invites, and then tap a meeting invitation. 3. Accept, decline, or tentatively accept the invitation, or propose a new time. Tap to choose from more options, such as moving the invitation to a folder.
Travel and maps Travel and maps Location settings Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC Desire 820, you need to enable location sources. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Location. 2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on and off. 3. Under Location sources, select the location mode you want. For example, for a better estimate of your location, choose High accuracy. To save battery power, choose Battery saving.
Travel and maps 3. Tap to turn Compass mode on. In Compass mode, the map orients itself depending on the direction you're facing. To exit Compass mode, tap . 4. If you want to see more information overlaid on the map, tap , and then tap a map view such as Traffic or Public transit to toggle the view on and off. Navigating the map You can navigate the map using finger gestures. § Slide your finger in any direction to pan. § Double-tap the map or slide two fingers apart over an area to zoom in.
Travel and maps 3. Tap the Enter key on the keyboard or tap a suggested search item. If there is only one search result, it will be marked with a place marker . 4. If there are multiple search results, they will be indicated by red dots or smart map icons. Swipe up from the bottom to see all of the search results. 5. If available, tap to narrow the search results. 6. Tap a card from the search results to check the address, get directions, see the location in Street View (if available), and more. 7.
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 3. Tap to search your collection. 4. Tap an album, song, or playlist to listen to it. 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. Handling incoming calls in HTC Car When you receive an incoming call, you can easily answer or decline. Tap Answer or Decline. Customizing HTC Car § To change the default behavior of HTC Car, tap Settings. § To add more apps to HTC Car, tap and select an app.
Other apps Other apps Using Scribble Want to make a page for your digital scrapbook? Use the Scribble app to get artistic and combine photos, text, and illustrations in a note. With several templates to choose from, you can even create lists or track your budget. Have a greeting card ready and link it to your friend's birthday in Calendar to send in a few taps. Composing a note 1. Open the Scribble app. 2. Choose a template when you're prompted. Or, tap . 3.
Other apps Inserting images and illustrations in a note While composing a note, you can: § Tap to take a photo, or tap § Tap to draw, or tap § Tap to insert a sticker. > Insert picture to select an image from Gallery. to write text. You can change the pen characteristics. § To insert a web page thumbnail, tap > Web content. On the Internet app, go to the web page, and then tap > Share > Scribble.
Other apps 5. Tap the area above the date, and then use the editing tools to insert text and illustrations. 6. To add another page, tap . You'll see an onscreen message if you reached the maximum number of pages. 7. Press to save the note. Grouping notes into a notebook § To group notes into a new notebook, tap > Group. § To group notes into an existing notebook, tap > Move to. § To create a new notebook, swipe to the Notebooks tab, and then tap .
Other apps Setting an alarm You can set up one or more alarms. 1. Open the Clock app. 2. On the Alarms tab, select the check box of an alarm and then tap that alarm. 3. Under Set alarm, use the scroll wheels to set the alarm time. 4. If you want the alarm for multiple days, tap Repeat. 5. Tap Done. § To turn off an alarm, clear the check box of that alarm. § If you need to set more than three alarms, tap .
Other apps 3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC Desire 820, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording. To play back the voice clip, tap . To see your recorded voice clips, tap . Press and hold a voice clip to see options for sharing, setting it as a ringtone, and more. Keeping track of your tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to do and task lists.
Other apps Managing task lists 1. In the Tasks app, tap > Manage lists. 2. From here, you can: § Tap a list to show all tasks under that list. § Tap and choose an account to create a list. You can't create lists for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. § Tap to rename or delete a list. Some lists can't be deleted.
Other apps Setting child-accessible apps in Kid Mode When in Kid Mode, you can choose which apps on HTC Desire 820 your child will have access to. 1. Open Parent Dashboard from the All Apps screen. You can also go to Parent Dashboard from Settings > Security > Kid Mode. 2. Confirm your action by entering the required information. 3. Under Basic Features, tap Apps. You'll see a list of apps installed on HTC Desire 820. 4.
Internet connections Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges. 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. 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 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. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. If Mobile data is off, tap the Mobile data tile to turn it on. 3. Tap .
Internet connections 4. Scroll down the screen to see a list of apps and their data usage info. 5. Tap an app to see more details. Wi-Fi To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of a Wi-Fi signal varies depending on objects the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through (such as buildings or a wall between rooms). Turning Wi-Fi on 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi tile to turn Wi-Fi on. 3.
Internet connections Connecting to a Wi-Fi network via WPS If you're using a Wi-Fi router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can connect HTC Desire 820 easily. 1. Turn Wi-Fi on, and check the list of detected Wi-Fi networks. See Turning Wi-Fi on on page 155. 2. Tap > WPS Push, and then press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router. To use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN method, tap > WPS Pin Entry.
Internet connections § Install security certificates § Enter your login credentials § Download and install a required VPN app on HTC Desire 820 Contact your network administrator for details. Also, HTC Desire 820 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 820 as a Wi-Fi hotspot Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Desire 820 into a Wi-Fi hotspot. § Make sure the data connection is turned on. § You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. 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 820 to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC Desire 820 are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer. § Make sure you have a USB tethering service enabled by your mobile operator.
Wireless sharing Wireless sharing Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap the Bluetooth tile to turn Bluetooth on or off. 3. Tap to see a list of available devices. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals.
Wireless sharing Reconnecting a Bluetooth headset Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC Desire 820, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device. 1. Turn Bluetooth on and check the list of paired devices. See Turning Bluetooth on or off on page 160. 2. Tap the headset’s name in the Paired Devices section. 3.
Wireless sharing 6. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap the relevant notification to view the file. 7. You can also tap > Show received files to view files received via Bluetooth. NFC Using NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC Desire 820, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. NFC may not be available in some phones.
Wireless sharing Beaming content Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC turned on. If the other device has an Android Beam™ option, make sure it is also turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, hold HTC Desire 820 and the other phone back to back. Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC Desire 820 and the other phone's NFC area are close to one another. Experiment by slightly moving the phones until a connection is made. 2. Tap the screen.
Wireless sharing § See instant notifications of text messages, calendar events, and email messages. § Make and receive phone calls. § View new text messages. Choose a preset response to send a quick reply, or call the sender. § View ongoing and upcoming calendar events. § Dismiss or snooze the alarm. § Use as a laser pointer. § Use as a remote control for HTC Desire 820. Remotely play music, control the shutter to take photos, or control a PowerPoint® presentation.
Wireless sharing 4. Tap HTC Mini+. 5. Under Paired devices, tap next to the HTC Mini+ device name, and then choose what you want to do.
Settings and security 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. Go to Settings, and then tap 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 Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC Desire 820 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. § If USB tethering is turned on, enabling Airplane mode turns it off.
Settings and security Setting a Do not disturb schedule You can schedule when you want Do not disturb to turn on. For example, if you can set it to turn on during a weekly meeting. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound. 2. Tap Do not disturb. 3. Tap Do not disturb schedule and then tap . 4. Set the start and end times for the schedule. 5. To have the schedule repeat on specific days, tap Repeat and select which days you want it to occur. 6.
Settings and security 4. Under Sleep time, choose the start and end time when data connection is disabled. 5. Tap the Sleep mode On/Off switch to turn it on. The data connection resumes when you switch the screen back on. Automatic screen rotation Automatic rotation is not supported in all applications. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display & gestures or Display, gestures & buttons. 2. Select or clear the Auto-rotate screen option to turn it on or off.
Settings and security Touch sounds and vibration Some people like the sound or vibration feedback they get when touching the screen, and some don't. You can turn on or off various types of touch sounds and vibration on HTC Desire 820.
Settings and security Turning Magnification gestures on or off 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. 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn how to use Magnification gestures.
Settings and security Lock screen notifications Choose the types of notifications to show or hide on the lock screen. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Under Lock screen, tap Notification settings. 3. Choose whether to show or hide notifications such as missed calls and text messages. Hiding the caller from the lock screen You can prevent the names and photos of incoming callers from appearing on the lock or security screens. The caller must be in your private contacts list. 1.
Settings and security 3. Tap Set it up and follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Choose a backup unlock method to use in case the phone doesn't recognize you. 5. Tap Lock phone after, and then specify the idle time before the screen is locked. To help make face unlock more reliable and more secure, you can: § Tap Improve face matching to train HTC Desire 820 to recognize your face in different situations, such as when you're wearing glasses or sporting a beard.
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Index Index A Accounts - syncing 111 Airplane mode 167 Alarms - setting 149 Android Beam See NFC Apps - arranging 57 - grouping into a folder 57, 58 - hiding or unhiding 58 - icons on Home screen 54 - installing 25 - installing from Google Play 24 - installing from the web 25 - on Home screen 54 - restoring 25 - uninstalling 26 - updating 24 B Backup - about 112 - HTC Backup 113 - HTC Sync Manager 118 - options 112 - restoring backed up apps 25 Battery - charging 15 - checking usage 42 - saving batte
Index Car - about 144 - handling calls 145 - HTC Car Kit 144 - navigation 144 - playing music 144 Change phone language 170 Clock 148, 149 - alarm 149 - setting date and time 148 Conference call 79 Contacts - adding 123 - copying contacts 20, 125 - importing contacts 20, 125 - transferring contacts 20, 125 Continuous shooting 64 Copy - files 104 Copying - text 37 D Data connection - data roaming 154 - sharing 159 - turning on or off 153 - usage 153 Data transfer - from Android phone 19 - from iPhone
Index - uploading photos and videos 108 - working with documents 109 Google Maps 141 Google Now 87, 89 - setting up 87 - turning off 89 Google Play - installing apps 24 - refund 26 Google Voice Search 90 GPS (Global Positioning System) See Location settings Group messaging 83 H Hands free 160 Hard reset See Factory reset HDMI 102 HDR 67 Headphones See Bluetooth Home screen - adding or removing widget panel 55 - apps 54 - arranging widget panels 55 - changing your main Home screen 56 - feeds 48 - fold
Index L Language - system language 170 Live Makeup 66 Location settings 141 Lock screen - answering a call 78 - dismissing an alarm 28 - opening an app 33 - rejecting a call 78 - unlocking 28 - widgets 58 Low battery 43 Low storage 104 M Mail - attachments 131 - carbon copy, blind copy (cc, bcc) 131 - deleting 133 - draft 131 - replying 131 - searching 133 - sending 131 - sorting 132 Mail folders - moving email messages 132 Making calls - calling 76 Maps - Google Maps 141 Master reset See Factory res
Index - filtering your contacts 122 - groups 127 - importing contacts 20, 125 - merging contact information 126 - personal profile 123 - sending contact information 127 - transferring contacts 20, 125 Phone calls - blocking a call 80 - call history 80 - calling 76 - conference call 79 - emergency call 78 - extension number 76 - missed calls 77 - muting the microphone 79 - putting a call on hold 79 - receiving calls 78 - Smart Dial 76 - speakerphone 79 - speed dial 77 Phone information 23 Phone setting
Index Setup - contacts from old phone 20 - initial setup 17 - photos, music, videos from old phone 21 Sharing - events 139 - Google Drive 108 - text 38 - TV 101 Shortcuts 33 Sleep mode 27 Slideshow - highlight video 75 Slow motion video 68 Smart network sharing 159 SMS See Messages Soft reset 120 Software update 23 Sound - ringtone, notifications, and alarm 52 - switching profiles 81 Speakerphone 79 Speed dial 77 Split Capture 66 Storage 103 Sweep panorama 67 Sync - HTC Sync Manager 118 T Tasks 150,
Index Z Zoe 75
