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Table of Contents Important Information 1 Radio Frequency Exposure Operating Instructions 1 Important Note on Recoverable Data 1 Introduction 2 Get Started 3 Phone Layout 3 SIM Card 5 Handling SIM Card 5 Insert SIM Card 6 SD Card 7 Insert SD Card 7 Unmount the SD Card 8 Remove SD Card 8 Format SD Card 9 Charge the Battery 9 Turn Your Phone On and Off 10 Touchscreen Navigation 12 Motion Gestures 17 Activate Your Phone 19 Complete the Setup Screens 20 Transfer Content t
Capture Screenshots Applications 30 31 Apps List 31 Open an App 34 Phone Number 37 Silent Mode 38 Airplane Mode 38 Enter Text 39 HTC Sense Keyboard 39 Enter Text by Typing on the HTC Sense Keyboard 39 Enter Text with Word Prediction on the HTC Sense Keyboard 41 Enter Text with the HTC Sense Keyboard Using the Trace Keyboard 42 Enter Text by Speaking on the HTC Sense Keyboard 43 Calibrate the Keyboard 43 Edit Text 44 Google Account 45 Create a Google Account 45 Sign In to Your
Change LED Notification Settings 58 HTC BlinkFeed - Your Dynamic Home Screen 58 Customize the Home Screen 62 Change the Wallpaper 62 Customize the Launch Bar 63 Change Your Main Home Screen 63 Organize Your Widget Panels 64 Work with Widgets and App Shortcuts 64 HTC Sense Home Widget 66 Customize the Lock Screen 69 Lock Screen Notifications 70 Themes 71 Download Themes 71 Bookmark Themes 72 Create Themes 72 Mix and Match Themes 73 Find Your Themes 74 Share Themes 74 Delet
Call History 88 Open Call History 89 Save a Number From Call History 89 Prepend a Number From Call History 89 Block a Caller 90 Erase Call History 90 Video Chat 90 Face Tracking 90 Share Your Phone Screen 91 Optional Services 92 Voicemail (Traditional) 92 Visual Voicemail 93 Visual Voicemail Options 95 Conference Calling 96 Caller ID Blocking 97 Call Waiting 97 Call Forwarding 97 Internet Calls 98 Add an Internet Calling Account 98 Make an Internet Call 98 Wi-Fi Calli
Back Up and Restore Your Contacts 110 Private Contacts 111 Messaging and Internet Text and Multimedia Messaging 112 112 Send a Text Message (SMS) 112 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) 113 Send a Group Message 114 Save and Resume Composing a Draft Message 115 Read and Reply to a Message 115 Help Protect Your Messages 117 Block Unwanted Messages 118 Delete Messages and Conversations 118 Back Up and Restore Your Text Messages 118 Text and Multimedia Message Options 120 Create and Send G
Data Connection Status and Indicators 135 Turn the Data Connection On or Off 136 Schedule When to Turn Data Connection Off 136 Manage Your Data Usage 136 Chrome Browser 138 Use Browser Tabs 138 Add Bookmarks 139 Browsing History 139 Private Browsing 140 Set Browser Options 140 Chrome Support 140 Search for Information 140 Perform Searches on the Web and Your Phone 140 Search the Web with Your Voice 141 Set Search Options 141 Get Instant Information with Google Now 141 Camera
View Pan 360 Photos 164 Change the Video Playback Speed 164 Trim Videos 165 Save a Photo From a Video 166 View a Zoe in Gallery 166 One Gallery 166 Photo Editor 167 Basic Photo Editing 167 Edit Continuous Shots 170 Creative Effects 172 Useful Features 179 NASCAR Mobile 179 Navigation 179 HTC Car 180 Google Maps 181 Scout 184 Hangouts 185 Calculator 186 Calendar 186 Schedule or Edit an Event 187 View Calendar Events 188 Choose Which Calendar to Show 188 Share an Ev
YouTube 194 Music Apps and Sound Enhancements 195 Listen to Music 195 Google Play Music App 200 Sprint Music Plus 201 HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio 203 Toggle Modes in HTC BoomSound 203 Use HTC BoomSound with Headphones 203 Google Wallet 203 Kid Mode 204 Create a Child Profile 204 Explore Kid Mode 204 Parent Dashboard 205 Close Kid Mode 206 Scribble 206 Compose a Note 207 Create a Note for a Photo Blog 208 Group Notes Into a Notebook 209 Publish and Share a Note 209 On
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 222 Add a VPN Connection 222 Connect to a VPN 222 Disconnect From a VPN 223 Mobile Hotspot 223 Share Internet Connection via USB Tethering 224 Bluetooth 224 Bluetooth Information 224 Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit 225 Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit 225 Disconnect From a Bluetooth Device 226 Send Information Using Bluetooth 226 Where Sent Information is Saved 227 Receive Files Using Bluetooth 227 Share Content with NFC 228 Turn NFC On 229
Wi-Fi Calling Settings 242 Bluetooth Settings 242 Mobile Data Settings 242 HTC Connect 243 More Wireless & Network Settings 243 Personalize Settings 243 Customize the Home and Lock Screen Settings 243 Ringtone 244 Notification Sound 244 Alarm 244 Font 244 Keyboard and Dialer Color 245 Accounts & Sync 245 Add Your Social Networks, Email Accounts, and More 245 Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account 245 Add Email Accounts 245 Add One or More Google Accounts 246 Manage Your Online
Brightness 259 Screen Timeout (Sleep) 259 Daydream 259 Media Gesture 260 Motion Launch Gestures 260 Calibrate the Screen 260 HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio 260 Sound & Notification Settings 261 Sound Profile and Vibrate 261 Volumes 261 Notification and Alarm Sound 261 Use Interruptions 262 Incoming Calls - Ringtone 262 Incoming Calls - Other Options 262 System Sound Settings 263 Notification - Flash Notifications 263 Notification - App Light Notifications 263 Notification -
Display the Battery Percentage 270 Battery Saving Tips 271 Language & Keyboard Settings 272 Change the Phone Language 272 Spell Checker 273 Keyboard and Input Methods - HTC Sense Input 273 Keyboard and Input Methods - Google Voice Typing 274 Speech Settings 274 Date & Time Settings 274 Printing 275 Activate This Device 275 System Updates 275 About Your Phone 276 Copyright Information 276 For Assistance 279 Troubleshooting 279 Specifications 280 Sprint Account Information an
Important Information The following topics provide important information that should be read prior to using your HTC One M9. Radio Frequency Exposure Operating Instructions This device was tested for compliance with the applicable FCC and Industry Canada specific absorption rate (SAR) limits for radio frequency (RF) exposure during typical body-worn operations.
Introduction The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new HTC Phone. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone. Before Using Your Phone Read Important Information thoroughly for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the first time. Phone Layout The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons. Part IR Sensor Get Started Description Lets you control your TV, cable box, or home entertainment system.
Part Proximity Sensor Description Detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call. While talking on the phone, the sensor detects talk activity and turns off the screen to prevent accidental key taps. Front Camera Takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows you to video conference.
Part Description Dual Flash Helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a picture or video. Camera Lets you take pictures and videos. SIM Card The SIM card is an IC card containing the phone number and other customer information. Handling SIM Card Keep the following in mind when handling a SIM card. n Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting SIM Card in another-brand IC card reader, etc. The company is not responsible in such case.
n SIM Card is the property of the company. n SIM is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage. n Return SIM Card to the company when cancelling subscription. n Returned SIM Cards are recycled for environmental purposes. n Note that SIM Card specifications and performance may change without notice. n n n It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of information that is stored on SIM Card. The company is not responsible for damages from stored information that is lost.
4. Insert the tray back into the slot. 5. Turn on the phone. SD Card Your phone supports the use of an optional SD card (not included) to expand its storage capacity. It supports cards up to 128GB. Some cards may not operate properly with your phone. SD Card Cautions Data: Information stored on SD Card can become lost or changed accidently or as a result of damage. It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data.
4. Pull the microSD card tray out, and place the microSD card into the tray. 5. Insert the microSD card tray back into the slot. 6. Turn on the phone. Unmount the SD Card Always unmount the SD card before removing it from your phone. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Under SD card, tap Unmount SD card, and then tap OK. The menu option name changes from Unmount SD Card to Mount SD Card. The card is now unmounted. 4. Remove the microSD card. See Remove SD Card.
4. Gently pull the microSD card out of the slot. 5. Replace the microSD card and tray. Format SD Card When you insert an optional SD card for the first time, it is recommended that you format it on your phone. Note: When you format or erase the microSD card, the files CANNOT be retrieved. To help prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you erase the card.
Note: When you’re using the Internet and charging the battery, your phone may become warmer. This is normal. Note: To conserve energy, unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet after you finish charging. Charge Using the AC Adapter 1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Jack on the bottom panel of your phone. 3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. 4.
Turn Your Phone On n Press and hold the Power/Lock button ( ) at the right panel of the phone. You will feel or hear the phone vibrate when it has been turned on. The first time you turn on your phone, it will search for Sprint service, and begin the setup application. Turn Your Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock button ( ) to open the Power options menu. Note: When the screen is locked and you press the Power/Lock button it will only turn off the screen and not the phone.
3. In the Restart phone confirmation box, tap RESTART. Note: If the phone or touchscreen becomes unresponsive, press and hold the Power/Lock button for about 12 seconds to restart the phone. Touchscreen Navigation Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more. Important: When the TalkBack option in the Accessibility settings is turned on and the Explore by touch setting is selected, the regular touch gestures are replaced by the TalkBack gestures.
Swipe or Slide Quickly swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to go to other widget panels, scroll through documents, and more. Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, do not 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, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Touch and Flick On the Home screen, you can easily move a widget or icon from one screen to another. Touch and hold the widget or icon with one finger, and flick the screen to the new location with another finger.
Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) 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.
Three-finger Gesture n n Swipe up using three fingers to share content such as photos, videos, and music from your phone. You can also share streaming media from apps such as YouTube™. Swipe down to disconnect from the device. Note: Media gesture is turned on in Settings by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work only when sharing content or using HTC apps. Note: The 3-finger gesture may not be available when TalkBack gestures are enabled. For details, see Navigate Your Phone with TalkBack.
Three-finger Tap While using the HTC Car app, tap the screen with three fingers to activate the voice command mode. Motion Gestures Use motion gestures to rotate the screen, mute, lower the ringtone volume, and more. Flip to Mute When a call comes in, you can turn your phone over to mute it. To change the Flip to mute settings: 1. Tap > > Settings. 2.
l l Mute once. Mute only once after you flipped the phone. The phone will ring again when there are subsequent incoming calls. Mute always. After flipping the phone to mute a call, keep it always muted for all incoming calls. Pick Up to Lower Volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick your phone up when a call comes in to lower the ringtone volume. You can turn this feature on or off. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Sound & notification, and then select or clear Quiet ring on pickup.
1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Sound & notification, and then select or clear Pocket mode. Rotate Your Phone for a Better View For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. See HTC Sense Keyboard for more details. To turn this feature off: 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Display & gestures, and then clear the Autorotate screen option.
o l Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone. Activate on your phone: o Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation. o Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard. o Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process. To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.
l To skip any section, tap NEXT or SKIP. Note: If you are visually impaired or hard of hearing, touch and hold the screen with two fingers to enable TalkBack. Tap ACCESSIBILITY SETTINGS to change accessibility options. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the option to skip it and continue to the next screen. l l l l l Terms of use. Read the terms of use and tap NEXT. Connect to Wi-Fi. Connect to a Wi-Fi® network.
l l l Accounts & sync. Set up your email and social network accounts including Google, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, Mail, HTC Account, LinkedIn®, Outlook.com, Twitter, and Instagram. Nameandsecure your phone. Give your new phone a name or set up a screen lock to help secure your phone. Personalize HTC Sense Home. Choose to share your location and personal usage data for relevant apps and information recommendations on the HTC Sense® Home. 3. Tap FINISH. Your phone is now set up for use.
2. Choose whether to transfer from an old HTC Android phone or other Android phone. 3. Tap Full transfer, and then tap NEXT. 4. Follow the steps shown on your new phone to download and install the HTC Transfer Tool from Google Play to your old phone, install it, and open the tool. 5. When you see a PIN on your old phone, make sure the same PIN also appears on your new phone before you continue. Note: If the PIN code doesn’t appear, this may mean that your old phone is unable to connect to your new phone.
n If you only need to copy your contacts, you can use Bluetooth transfer. For details, see Transfer Content From Your Old Phone Using Bluetooth. Transfer iPhone Content Through iCloud If you have an iCloud account, sync iPhone content to your iCloud storage, and then transfer the content to HTC One M9. You can transfer the following types of content from iCloud: contacts, bookmarks, text messages, messages from iMessage®, calendar events, and photos. 1.
Note: Use your iCloud storage or HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone. For details, see HTC Sync Manager. Transfer Content Between Your Phone and Computer There are two ways you can transfer content to or from your computer. n n Connect your phone 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.
Restore Your Backup From Your Online Storage to Your New Phone If you used HTC Backup before, you can restore your backup to your new HTC phone when you turn the phone on for the first time or after a factory reset. Important: Depending on the amount of content, restoring your backup to your phone through your data connection may use a lot of time and data. Using a Wi-Fi connection is recommended. 1.
Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations. Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list. The first time you turned on the phone, tap Tap to personalize and then tap LET'S EXPLORE to personalize the home screen with the HTC Sense Home widget.
n You can add an onscreen navigation key. See Onscreen Navigation Keys for details. n Tap to see all apps installed on your phone. Tip: While you’re in another screen or app, tap to return to the last Home screen you visited. Onscreen Navigation Keys Your phone has onscreen navigation keys at the bottom of the screen which rotate when you change the orientation.
Get to Know Your Settings Change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi connection, add your accounts, and more in Settings. 1. Open Settings either from the Quick Settings panel or Apps screen. l Swipe down from the status bar, and then tap l Tap > > . Settings. 2. Here are some of the basic settings you can change: l l l l l Tap the ON/OFF switch next to an item such as Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. Tap the item itself to configure its settings.
2. To turn a setting on or off, just tap its tile. 3. To change the options for a setting, touch and hold its tile. Or tap . Tip: To switch to the Notifications panel, swipe up the Quick Settings panel. To switch back to the Quick Settings panel, swipe down the Notifications panel. Customize Quick Settings Aside from the default tiles, there are several other tiles available in Quick Settings. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2.
The image is saved in the Screenshots album in Gallery. Tip: To share the image immediately after capturing, wait until you see the icon in the status bar. Slide the Notifications panel open, and tap under the Screenshot notification. If you don’t see , spread two fingers apart on the screenshot notification. Applications The following topics describe how to access the Applications (Apps) screen and launch apps on your phone.
App Function/Service Gallery View your photos and videos. See View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery. Gmail Create, send, and receive emails. See Create and Send Gmail. Google Open Google Search or Google Now. See Perform Searches on the Web and Your Phone and Get Instant Information with Google Now. Google Settings Set your Google Search, Google Now, and other Google Mobile Services options. Google+ Post statuses, share photos, and write comments with your circle of friends.
App Peel Smart Remote People Function/Service Control your TV, home theatre, and audio system using your phone. Add, manage, and get in touch with people that matter to you most. See Contacts. Phone Call friends and access your voicemail. See Phone App. Photo Editor Add effects to your photos. See Photo Editor. Photos View photos and videos you've saved online. Play Books Scan, buy, and download books and other reading materials to your phone.
App Function/Service Themes Personalize your phone with themes. See Themes. Twitter Send and receive tweets on your phone. See Twitter. Uber Use this app if you need a ride to your destination where Uber service is available. Voice Recorder Record and share your voice or create a voice memo. See Voice Recorder. Voice Search Search the Web using your voice. See Search the Web with Your Voice. Voicemail Check and read your voicemail messages. See Visual Voicemail.
l To remove an app from the list, drag it up. l To clear the recent apps list, tap . Tip: You can change the view of your recent apps. Tap > Settings > Layout, and then choose between Card view or Grid view. Refresh Content In some apps, you can easily refresh content that’s synced or downloaded from the Web with a simple finger gesture. 1. While viewing content such as weather or Mail inbox, scroll to the top of the screen.
2. Pull down the screen with your finger, and then release to refresh. Arrange Apps on the Apps Screen Personalize the Apps screen to your liking. You can rearrange the apps and change the layout. 1. Tap > . 2. Tap and then choose how to arrange apps, such as alphabetically. If you want to group apps into folders or rearrange them, select Custom. Move Apps and Folders 1. Tap > 2. Tap > Custom. . 3. Tap > Rearrange apps. 4.
Group Apps into Folders 1. Tap > 2. Tap > Custom. . 3. Tap > Rearrange apps. 4. Touch and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 5. To add more apps, drag each app over to the folder. 6. To name the folder, open the folder, tap its title bar, and then enter a folder name. 7. When you’re done grouping apps and folders, tap . Remove Apps from a Folder 1. Tap > 2. Tap > Custom. . 3. Tap > Rearrange apps. 4. Tap the folder to open it. 5.
Silent Mode Silent mode sets your phone’s ringtone, operation sounds, notifications, etc., not to sound to avoid disturbing others around you. Note: Camera shutter, video start/stop tones, and certain other sounds may still be active during silent mode. To set to silent mode: 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Sound & notification > Sound profile. 3. Select Silent. Tip: You can also set the phone to silent mode using Quick Settings. See Using Quick Settings for details. To restore the sound to normal mode: 1.
l With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. Tap the AIRPLANE MODE tile to turn airplane mode on or off. When enabled, the Airplane mode icon is displayed in the status bar. Enter Text You can type on your phone using one of the available touchscreen keyboards or Google voice typing. HTC Sense Keyboard Typing is fast and accurate with the HTC Sense keyboard. n n n n n n n Word prediction also saves typing time.
n Tap the keys on the onscreen keyboard to enter letters and numbers, as well as punctuation marks and symbols. l l l l l l Tap to enter an uppercase letter. Tap twice to turn on caps lock. Tap and hold keys with gray characters at the top to enter numbers, symbols, or accented letters. Some keys have multiple characters or accents associated with them. Swipe right to show number and symbol keys. To return to the main keyboard, swipe left.
Enter Text with Word Prediction on the HTC Sense Keyboard The onscreen keyboard has predictive text to help you type quickly and accurately. Predictive text input is enabled by default, and word suggestions are displayed as you type. To enter a word in predictive mode, do any of the following: n Tap the space bar to insert the highlighted word in the suggestion list. n Tap a word from the suggestion list. n Tap the arrow next to the suggestion list to see more choices.
Add 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 for 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. Tap > > Settings. 2.
3. Select the Trace keyboard option. 4. Tap . Enter Text Using Trace Keyboard 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text. 2. Slide your finger from one letter to the next to enter a word. 3. Lift your finger when the word is completed. 4. If the word that appears after you traced isn't the one you want, you can: l Tap a word from the suggestion list. l Tap the arrow next to the suggestion list to see more choices.
1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Advanced > Calibration tool. 4. Follow screen instructions to calibrate the keyboard. Edit Text In HTC apps, such as Messages, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share it. Select, Copy, and Paste Text 1. Touch and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end anchors to highlight the surrounding text you want to select. 3. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap clipboard. .
Google Account You will need a Google Account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Hangouts, and the Google Play applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information. These applications sync between your phone and your online Google Account. Google Account Cautions Be sure not to forget your Google Account ID or password.
8. Tap ACCEPT to agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and then tap NEXT. 9. In the Google services screen, tap NEXT. 10. In the Sync your account screen, select the items you would like to sync with your phone and then tap NEXT. You are signed in to your Google Account, and your phone will synchronize the selected items. 11. To go to your Gmail inbox, tap > > Gmail.
found on their website. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party application’s policies, don’t use the application. Find and Install an App When you install apps from Google Play app and use them on your phone, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings on your phone. Download and install only apps that you trust. 1. Tap > > Play Store. 2.
Purchase apps at your own risk. The company is not responsible for any disadvantage resulting from use of third party apps. Request a Refund for a Paid App If you are not satisfied with an app, you can ask for a refund within 15 minutes of the purchase. Your credit card is not charged and the app is uninstalled from your phone. If you change your mind, you can install the app again, but you can’t request a refund a second time. 1. Tap 2. Tap > > Play Store. > My apps. 3.
3. On the INSTALLED tab, tap the app you want to uninstall, and then tap UNINSTALL > OK. The app is uninstalled and removed from your phone. Get Help with Google Play The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more about the app. 1. Tap 2. Tap > > Play Store. > Help & Feedback. The Web browser will take you to the Google Play Help Web page, where you will find comprehensive, categorized information about Google Play.
l Flick a shortcut icon up to directly launch the app. Tip: 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. Update Your Phone From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates through the Settings > System updates menu. Software Update Cautions During update: The phone cannot be used until the software update is complete.
Note: Updating your phone firmware may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including personal information. Back Up All Data Prior to Update To back up your Gmail information: 1. Tap > > Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Do any of the following: l l Turn on the Autosync option. When Auto-sync is on, Gmail email, Calendar, and Contacts automatically synchronize whenever a change is made.
Confirm Your Current Phone Firmware n Tap > > Settings > About > Software information. The software version is displayed. Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your phone. 1. Tap > > Settings > System updates. 2. Tap Update profile and follow onscreen instructions.
Your Phone Interface The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s home screen, understand the status bar, and use the notifications window. Home Screen Basics The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Home Screen Layout Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
Item Description Status Area The status area of the status bar (on the right) displays phone and service status information such as signal strength, battery status, Wi-Fi and data connectivity, ringer status, and time. Widgets Widgets are self-contained onscreen apps that reside on your phone’s home screen. Launch Bar Primary shortcuts are application shortcuts that appear in the same location on all of your phone’s home screens.
Status Bar Layout Main Notification Icons Icon Notification Mobile Hotspot is on New text or MMS message New voicemail New Gmail message New email Event Music is playing Power saver mode is on General notification (for example, sync error) Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks are available More notifications available (tap to view) Missed call Call in progress Downloading Uploading Waiting to upload USB connection Update successful New Sprint Zone message Your Phone Interface 55
Main Status Icons Icon Status Bluetooth active GPS active Wi-Fi active NFC is on Vibrate Speakerphone active Network (full signal) Network (roaming) Sprint Spark enhanced 4G LTE data service 3G (data service) Airplane mode Data synchronizing – connected to HTC Sync Alarm set Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Notifications Panel When you see notification icons, open the Notifications panel to check out details of the notifications that you’ve received.
2. On the Notifications panel: l Some notifications allow you to take immediate action. For example, tap a missed call notification to return the call or reply with a text message. l Tap the notification icon on the left to open the corresponding app. l To dismiss just one notification in the list, drag it left or right. To dismiss all notifications and close the Notifications panel, tap . Tip: If you have several notifications, scroll through the list screen to see them all.
The indicator shows: n n Solid green light when your phone is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. Flashing green light when you have a pending notification (for example, a new message or a missed call). n Solid orange light when the battery is being charged. n Flashing orange light when the battery level reaches very low. (Power is below 14%.
n Swipe up or down to browse stories on HTC BlinkFeed. n Tap a tile to view more details or to comment on a post or status update. n While viewing a news article, swipe left or right to see more stories. n While in HTC BlinkFeed, you can tap either n Scroll to the top and pull down on the screen to manually refresh the stream. n or to scroll to the top. Swipe right on HTC BlinkFeed to open the slideout menu to choose the type or add your custom topics to display.
Add Content to HTC BlinkFeed Personalize HTC BlinkFeed to show articles and status updates from your favorite news sources, categories, editions, and apps. Select Feeds Discover stories and articles on HTC BlinkFeed based on your interests, favorite categories, and popular news channels or websites. 1. Tap or swipe right to go to HTC BlinkFeed. 2. Swipe right to open the slideout menu. 3. Tap > Add content. 4. Choose a category. 5. Select one or more feed sources.
Subscribe to Multiple Regional Editions By default, HTC BlinkFeed display feeds and information available for your current location. You can show one or more editions of your choice on HTC BlinkFeed. 1. Tap or swipe right to go to HTC BlinkFeed. 2. Swipe right to open the slideout menu. 3. Tap > Add content. 4. Tap , and then select a locale or region. 5. Select the feed sources to add.
l On HTC BlinkFeed, touch and hold the tile of the article you want to bookmark, and then tap Read later. You’ll find the reading list in the slideout menu. Post to Your Social Networks You can easily post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. 1. Tap or swipe right to go to HTC BlinkFeed. 2. Swipe right to open the slideout menu. 3. Tap > Compose, and then choose a social network. 4. Compose your status update and post it on your social network.
l To use a photo you captured with the camera, tap Gallery, choose and crop a photo, and then tap DONE. l Tap ID wallpapers to select a wallpaper from a downloaded Sprint ID pack. l Tap Photos to select a wallpaper from photos stored in Google Photos app. Customize the Launch Bar The launch bar on your Home screen gives you one-tap access to commonly used apps and other shortcuts. You can replace the apps on the launch bar with other apps that you often use. 1.
Note: Tapping from an app will first return you to the last panel you were in. Just tap go to your main Home screen. again to Organize Your Widget Panels Organize your widget panels depending on your needs. Add or Remove a Widget Panel Note: You won’t be able to add a new widget panel if you’ve already reached the maximum limit. Note: If it’s not removed, HTC BlinkFeed always appears as the first panel. A widget panel cannot be inserted before HTC BlinkFeed. 1.
4. Scroll through the widgets or tap in different styles and sizes. to search for specific widgets. Some widgets are available 5. Touch and hold a widget, and then drag it 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 Bluetooth and GPS. Change the Widget Settings You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the Clock widget) from the Home screen.
4. To remove the item, drag it to , and when the item turns red, release it. HTC Sense Home Widget Get quick access to apps, shortcuts and folders you use most frequently based on where you are. With the HTC Sense Home widget, HTC One M9 continually adapts to how you use it. For example, apps you use most frequently for work will show up when you're at your office. The HTC Sense Home widget changes depending on whether you're at home, work, or somewhere else.
2. On the setup screen of the HTC Sense Home widget, tap LET'S EXPLORE. 3. Tap where you are to finish setting up the widget. 4. On the widget, tap > > > Personalize HTC Sense Home. 5. Select all the options on the screen, and then tap . Set Your Home and Work Locations You can change the address for your home and work locations if you ever move to a new home or change your job. 1. On the Home screen, swipe right or left until you see the HTC Sense Home widget. 2.
Pin and Unpin Apps Pinning apps, shortcuts, or folders to the HTC Sense Home widget ensures they stay on the widget. Items in the HTC Sense Home widget will have one of two states: pinned or unpinned. Unpinned items will be automatically changed to more frequently used items. 1. On the Home screen, swipe right or left until you see the HTC Sense Home widget. 2. Do one of the following: l To pin an item, touch and hold it until you see .
Customize the Lock Screen Use the home wallpaper, or use any photo you've taken with the camera as the lock screen wallpaper. Change the Lock Screen Wallpaper 1. Tap > > Settings > Personalize. 2. Tap Change wallpaper below LOCK SCREEN. 3. Tap any of the following options: l Tap Use home screen wallpaper or tap Use custom wallpaper to select a photo from Gallery. l Tap Themes to use a wallpaper stored in your Theme's gallery. See Themes for details.
5. Tap Trusted face and follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Tap Lock phone after then specify the idle time before the screen is locked. To help make Smart Lock more reliable and more secure, you can to train HTC One M9 to recognize your face in different situations, such as when you're wearing glasses or sporting a beard. n Tap Smart Lock, confirm your screen lock, and then tap Trusted face > Improve face matching. Follow the onscreen instructions.
4. Touch and hold a notification to see more related information. 5. Tap to prioritize or block notifications from the related app. HTC BlinkFeed Notifications From time to time, you'll see HTC BlinkFeed notifications, such as a suggestion for a nearby restaurant or a recommended article. 1. Double-tap the notification to see the full notification. For restaurant recommendations, tap the notification text. or 2.
5. To see all available items for a category, swipe left and tap See all. 6. Tap an item to see the details screen. 7. Tap Download. To apply the theme after it has finished downloading, tap Apply. If your theme has custom sounds, all of your ringtones and alert tones will also change. Bookmark Themes While browsing themes, you can bookmark them so you can easily find them later. 1. Tap > > Themes. 2. Browse the categories to find something you like. 3. Tap the item and then tap .
1. Tap 2. Tap > > Themes. > My themes > My current theme. 3. Make the changes you want to the theme. 4. Tap SAVE to update the current theme. Mix and Match Themes After selecting a theme, you can mix and match parts from other themes such as sounds, icons, wallpapers, and more. Note: To mix and match themes, you need to first download theme components from the catalog. 1. Tap 2. Tap > > Themes. > My themes > My current theme. 3. Tap Color and select a color scheme. 4.
8. Tap SAVE COPY to save your new theme, or if you're editing a theme that you copied tap SAVE to save the changes. Find Your Themes Themes you created or downloaded can be found in your theme collection. You'll also find the theme you bookmarked. 1. Tap 2. Tap > > Themes. > My themes. Share Themes Share themes, wallpapers, icons, and more with friends and family. 1. Tap > > Themes. 2. Browse to the theme you want to share and tap it to view the details. 3.
n Wake up to the Home widget panel n Wake up to HTC BlinkFeed n Auto launch the camera with Motion Launch Snap n Make a call with Quick call Turn Motion Launch On or Off Motion Launch is on by default. You can turn it off in Settings. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap > Display & gestures. 3. Tap Motion Launch gestures.
4. Select the Motion Launch gestures you want. Wake Up to the Lock Screen Go from sleep mode to the lock screen without reaching for the Power/Lock button. 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately double-tap the screen. Make sure you're not touching the screen when the phone vibrates. Wake Up and Unlock Go from sleep mode and unlock HTC One M9 to the last screen you were using without reaching for the Power/Lock button.
Note: If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before HTC One M9 unlocks. 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately swipe up from the bottom half of the screen. Make sure you're not touching the screen when the phone vibrates. Wake to the Home Widget Panel Go from sleep mode to the Home widget panel without reaching for the Power/Lock button.
Note: If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before HTC One M9 unlocks. 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately swipe right from the right side of the screen. Make sure you're not touching the screen when the phone vibrates. Auto Launch the Camera with Motion Launch Snap When the screen is off, you can wake up the phone directly to the Camera app.
Make a Call with Quick Call When the screen is off and your phone is in sleep mode, easily make a call by just swiping and using voice commands. Note: This feature may not be available in all languages. Note: Make sure Motion Launch gestures and Quick call are turned on in Settings > Display & gestures > Motion Launch gestures. Note: If you've set a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before you can make the call. 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2.
Bypass the Screen Lock for Quick Call If you've set a screen lock with credentials, you can set your phone to skip the security screen so you can immediately place calls with Quick call. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap > Display & gestures. 3. Tap Motion Launch gestures. 4. Select the Swipe down to turn on voice dialing, and then select Bypass security screen.
Phone App The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, set up and manage contacts, and more. HD™ Voice Your phone is also HD Voice enabled, which means you can enjoy unparalleled voice quality in areas with HD Voice service. Experience the crystal clear difference of HD Voice from Sprint on calls between Sprint customers each using an HD Voice enabled phone while in areas with available HD Voice service.
Call Using the Phone Dialer The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s dialer screen. Call Using 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. Tap > to display the phone’s dialer screen. 2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact’s name to see the top matching contact. 3.
1. Tap > to display the phone’s dialer screen. 2. Tap > Large dial pad or Standard dial pad. Troubleshooting Question: Call does not connect. Answer 1: Was the number dialed using the area code? Try dialing the number starting with “0.” Answer 2: Are you in an area with poor wireless coverage? Try calling again from another area. Dial an Extension Number To skip voice prompts when dialing an extension number, do one of the following. n After dialing the main number, touch and hold dialing.
When you place an emergency 9-1-1 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location. Important: Always report your location to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an emergency call.
Important: International calls may incur additional fees. Contact Sprint customer service for details. Change the International Dialing Code By default, the international dialing code is set to 011. When you’re traveling in another country, you can set the international dialing code to your current location. 1. Tap > > Settings > Call. 2. Tap CDMA call settings > Plus code dialing > International dialing. 3. Enter the dialing code of the country where you’re located, and then tap OK.
Answer Phone Calls The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls, mute the ringer on incoming calls, reject incoming calls, and more. When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in People, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen.
n Mute : Mute the microphone during an active call. Tap again to unmute the microphone. Note: If Mute is activated, the speaker mode is deactivated. n Speaker l l : Route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off). Activate Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the Volume buttons.) Deactivate Speaker to use the phone’s earpiece.
n On the call screen, tap END CALL. n Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . If the phone number of the person who called is not in your contacts list, you can choose to save the number to your contacts list after you hang up. Place Calls from History/People You can also place calls directly from your contacts list or from the Call history screen. Call From Call History You can directly call numbers stored in your Call history. 1. Tap > . 2. Swipe right to display the CALL HISTORY tab.
Open Call History Access your Call history to quickly call someone back or see who you have talked to recently. 1. Tap > . 2. Swipe right to display the CALL HISTORY tab. Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and the contact name (if the number is in People) 3. Do any of the following: l Tap a name or number in the list to call. See Call From Call History. l Touch and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu.
Block a Caller When you block a phone number or a contact, all calls from the phone number or contact will be declined automatically. 1. Tap > . 2. Swipe right to display the CALL HISTORY tab. 3. Touch and hold the contact or phone number you want to block, and then tap Block caller > OK. Note: To remove a caller from your blocked list, on the CALL HISTORY tab, tap > Blocked contacts. Touch and hold a contact, and then tap Unblock contacts.
2. Tap to turn on Face Tracking. As other people around you enter the front camera's field of vision, each person will appear in a window on the video chat screen. Your camera will zoom in or out to keep the faces in focus when you move. 3. Drag the mini-window anywhere you want. 4. Depending on the video chat app, you can single or double-tap the mini-window to switch screens with the called participant. 5. Tap again to turn off Face Tracking.
l Tap to draw. Trace your finger across the screen to call out important parts. l Tap to pause screen sharing. l Tap to stop screen sharing. Optional Services The following topics outline additional voice-related services available with your phone, including voicemail, call services, and more. Voicemail (Traditional) In addition to Visual Voicemail, your phone and Sprint service always offer traditional voicemail service accessed through the Phone application.
Important: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to help protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone (using either traditional voicemail or Visual Voicemail) or from any other touch-tone phone. Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1.
l Create a password (part of standard voicemail). l Record your name announcement. l Record your greeting. 3. When prompted to enter information, use the onscreen dialpad to enter your numeric responses. Important: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to help protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. 4.
l Tap and drag the timeline to scrub through the message to different points. l Tap to call the person who left the voicemail message. l Tap to share the voicemail message. l Tap l Tap l Tap > Archive to save the message. l Tap > Help to learn more about this application. to delete the current voicemail message. to reply to the message. You can choose to reply via a text or audio message. Note: Not all options are available for all messages. 4.
1. Tap > > Voicemail. 2. Tap > Settings. You will see the voicemail settings menu. 3. Select an option to change its settings. Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu. 1. Tap > > Voicemail. 2. Tap > Settings > Preferences > Personalize voicemail. 3. Tap OK to connect to the voicemail system.
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected. n To end the three-way call, tap . Caller ID Blocking Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. 1. Tap > . 2. Tap . 3. Enter a phone number. 4. Tap .
1. Tap > . 2. Tap . 3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded. 4. Tap . (You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding.) You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding. All calls to your wireless number will be forwarded to the designated phone number. To deactivate Call Forwarding: 1. Tap > . 2. Tap . 3. Tap . (You will see a message and hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.
n n Internet calling account l In People, tap a contact who has an Internet calling account, and then tap Internet call. l In Call History, tap an Internet call log. Phone number. First, enable Internet calling for your outgoing calls. Tap > > Settings > Call. Tap Use Internet calling, and then select either For all calls when data network is available, Only for Internet calls, or Ask for each call.
Enable Wi-Fi Calling 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi Calling ON/OFF switch and then tap PROCEED in the dialog box. 3. Read the 9-1-1 Wi-Fi Calling information, and then enter your address to register for 9-1-1 emergency calling. Tap OK. You can now make and receive phone calls and send and receive text messages over Wi-Fi. Make a Call Using Wi-Fi Calling Call your contacts using Wi-Fi Calling. 1. Tap > . 2. Enter the phone number of the contact, and then tap 3. To hang up, tap . .
n With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar, and then tap Sound profile. > Sound & notification > Lower the Ring Volume Automatically Your phone has a quiet ring feature that automatically lowers the ring volume when you move it. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar, and then tap > Sound & notification. 2. Select the Quiet ring on pickup option.
The following illustration show’s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features. Item GROUPS tab Description Show contact groups. FAVORITES tab Show all contacts. PEOPLE tab Show favorite contacts. Contact name Tap to show contact’s details. This also shows when a contact has sent you new messages. Contact image Tap to find ways to quickly connect with the contact. Contact link suggestion Tap to manage contacts from your social network and Web-based email accounts.
1. Tap > > People. 2. On the PEOPLE tab, tap on the top bar. 3. Select the online accounts that contain the contacts you want to display. 4. Tap . Find People Search for contacts stored on your phone, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you’ve signed into. 1. Tap > > People. 2. On the PEOPLE tab, you can: l Find people in your contacts list. Tap name in the Search people box.
1. Tap > > People > My profile. 2. Tap In case of emergency under the Information section. 3. Tap Choose your emergency contacts. You will be redirected to your Emergency contacts group. 4. Add contacts to your Emergency contacts group, and then tap . 5. Tap Information goes here, and then enter your emergency information. 6. Tap . Add Entries to the People App You can add new contacts to the People app or add existing ones from your social network or Exchange ActiveSync accounts.
l Tap to insert a pause before the extension number is dialed automatically. To make the pause longer, tap l Tap again. to be prompted to confirm the extension number. 2. Enter the extension number. 3. Tap . Get in Touch with a Contact Choose the best way to connect with your contacts. 1. Tap > > People. 2. Tap a contact’s photo (not the name), and then choose how you want to get in touch with that contact.
1. Tap > > People. 2. On the PEOPLE tab, touch and hold the contact, and then tap Edit contact. 3. Enter the new information. 4. Tap . Delete an Entry Follow these steps to delete an entry in your contacts list. 1. Tap > > People. 2. On the PEOPLE tab, touch and hold the contact, and then tap Delete contact. 3. Tap OK to confirm. Delete Multiple Entries Clean up your contacts list by deleting entries that you no longer need. 1. Tap > > People. 2. On the PEOPLE tab, tap > Delete contacts. 3.
3. Tap Copy contacts, and then choose a contact type or online account to copy from. 4. Select a contact type or account you want to save to. Note: Contacts from your social network accounts may not be copied. Merge Entries in People If you have the same contacts on your phone, Google Account, and social network accounts such as Facebook and Twitter, your phone will try to combine them automatically or let you decide which contacts to combine.
1. Tap > > People. 2. On the PEOPLE tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose link you want to break. 3. Tap > Link. 4. Under the Linked contacts section, tap beside an account to break the link. 5. Tap DONE to save the change. Send Contact Information Quickly share your contact card or People entries on your phone. 1. Tap > > People. 2.
3. Choose how you want to send your contacts. Contact Groups Organize your friends, family, and colleagues into groups so you can quickly send a message or email to everyone in the group. We’ve also set up the Frequent group to automatically add the contacts you dial or get calls from the most. Your phone also syncs with groups you’ve created in your Google Account. Create a Group Create a group for your sporting buddies or family members so you can easily send them a message or email. 1.
l Tap the group name to change the name. You can only change the name for groups that you have created. l Tap > Add contact to group to add more members. l To rearrange the group members, drag position. l at the end of the contact’s name to its new Select the check box next to any contacts you want to remove from the group. 4. Tap SAVE. Manage Your Contact Groups Put your favorite group at the top of the groups’ list or delete groups that you don’t need. 1. Tap > > People. 2.
Restore Contacts Note: You can only restore contacts that were backed up using the Export to phone storage feature. 1. Tap > > People. 2. Tap > Manage contacts. 3. Tap Import/Export contacts > Import from phone storage or Import from SD card. 4. If you have more than one account set up, tap the type for the imported contacts. 5. If you have multiple backups available, select the backup you want to import, and then tap OK. 6. Enter the password you've set for this backup, and then tap OK.
Messaging and Internet With wireless service and your phone’s messaging and data capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, text and multimedia messaging, social networking accounts, and Hangouts. Text and Multimedia Messaging With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone.
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with pictures, voice recordings, audio or video files, contact cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar). 1. Tap > 2. Tap . Messages. 3. Enter a contact name, mobile number, or email address in the To field. Tip: If only phone numbers are showing up when you’re entering a contact name, tap , and then tap > Show Email. 4.
l Tap Add text, and then enter your caption. l Tap to see options for replacing, viewing, or removing your attachment. 4. Tap > Preview. Tap once on the preview screen to see playback controls. 5. When finished, tap to send, or tap to save the message as a draft. Send 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. Note: You will be charged for each text message sent.
Answer: In Message settings, tap Multimedia messages (MMS), and then turn Group Messaging on or off. Save and Resume Composing a Draft Message While composing a text or multimedia message, tap draft. You can resume composing a draft message. 1. Tap > to automatically save your message as a Messages. 2. Tap the draft message, edit the message, and then tap . Tip: To see all draft messages in one place, tap on the All messages screen, and then tap Filter > Drafts.
Reply to an Alternate Contact Phone Number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on your phone, you’ll see the particular phone number used below the contact’s name. You can select which phone number to reply to. Keep in mind that your response will be sent to the phone number of the latest message you’ve received from this contact. 1. Tap > Messages. 2. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 3.
n If the attachment is an appointment or event (vCalendar), tap it to choose the calendar where to save it, and then tap Import. Note: If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads, you can choose to check the size and subject first before you download a multimedia message. On the All messages screen, tap > Settings > Multimedia messages (MMS). Clear the Auto-retrieve option. Help Protect Your Messages You can move private text messages to the Secure box.
Block Unwanted Messages Declutter your Messages screen by moving spam messages from contacts to the block box. If you have blocked a contact, that contact’s messages will also be in the block box. 1. Tap > Messages 2. Do any of the following: l l On the All messages screen, touch and hold a contact (or phone number) and tap Block contact. To block multiple contacts, tap > Block contacts, select the contacts, and tap BLOCK.
Back Up Text Messages 1. Tap > Messages. 2. On the All messages screen, tap > Back up/Restore SMS > Back up. 3. Tap OK > Back up SMS. 4. Choose whether you want to protect the backup file with a password. 5. Enter a name for your backup file, and then tap OK. Back Up Text Messages Using Mail Important: You need to set up your email account in Mail. 1. Tap > Messages. 2. On the All messages screen, tap > Back up/Restore SMS > Back up. 3. Tap OK > Back up SMS via mail. 4.
Text and Multimedia Message Options You can set how your phone notifies you when you receive a new text or multimedia message, or set other messaging options. 1. Tap > Messages. 2. On the All messages screen, tap > Settings. You can set the following options: l l l Notifications: Received messages o Received notification: Select this option if you want to receive a notification in the status bar when a new text or multimedia message arrives.
o l l Multimedia Messages (MMS) Settings: MMS settings o Auto-retrieve: Select this option to automatically retrieve all your multimedia messages completely. When selected, the multimedia message header plus the message body and attachments will automatically download to your phone. If you clear this check box, only the multimedia message header will be retrieved and shown in the All messages screen.
l l o Password: Set a password for the Secure box. o Save block message: Select to save blocked messages to the block box. General: Signature o Use signature: Select this option to add a signature to all your outgoing text and multimedia messages. o Signature: Tap to compose your own signature. General: Personalize o l General: Font size o l Lets you customize the message thread’s background image and color and texture of message bubbles. Set the font size for message threads.
attachment, and then select the file to attach. 6. Tap to send. Note: While composing the message, tap > Save draft to save it as a draft. To discard the message, tap > Discard. Check Received Gmail Messages Your phone allows you to access, read, and reply to all your Gmail messages. All your received emails are delivered to your Inbox. 1. Tap > > Gmail. 2. Do any of the following from your Inbox.
Manage Gmail Messages Your phone gives you control over how you manage your Gmail messages with labels, thread management, search capabilities, adding multiple Google Accounts, and more. Reply To or Forward an Email Message Use your Gmail Account to reply to or forward email messages. 1. Tap > > Gmail. 2. Tap the email message or conversation. 3. To reply to the sender, tap . Or, tap and choose whether to Reply all or Forward. 4.
n To add another Gmail account, see Create a Google Account. Get Help with Gmail Find out more about how to use Gmail. n In the Gmail inbox, tap > Help & feedback. Email Use the Mail application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP, or access your Exchange ActiveSync account for your corporate email needs. Add an Email Account You can add several types of personal email accounts, such as from a Web-based email service or email provider.
3. Enter the email address and password for your email account, and then tap NEXT. 4. Select the email data you'd like to sync with your phone, and then tap NEXT. 5. Enter a name for your email account, and then tap FINISH SETUP. Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account If you synchronize your phone with your Exchange ActiveSync account, you can read, manage, and send email in the same easy way as with a POP3/IMAP account. However, you can also access some powerful Exchange features.
l Tap an email message to read. l To switch between email folders or accounts or view email messages from all your accounts, tap l . To display email messages in another mail folder, tap > Folder, and then tap the folder you want to view. l To refresh the inbox, pull down the screen. l To change an email account’s settings, select the account and then tap > Settings. Organize Your Inbox Organize your email messages into tabs and quickly find the messages you want. 1. Tap > > Mail. 2.
Send an Email Message Send an email message to your contacts using an email account in Mail. 1. Tap > > Mail. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Tap . 4. Fill in one or more recipients. Tip: If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, tap > Show Cc/Bcc. 5. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. 6. Do any of the following: l Add an attachment. Tap l Set the priority for an important message. Tap > Set priority.
Note: If you want to read a particular message inside an email conversation, tap conversation, and then tap the email message. to expand the 4. Tap REPLY or REPLY ALL. Tip: Tap for more actions for the email. Quickly Reply 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 or FORWARD.
Delete Email Messages 1. Tap > > Mail. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Select the email messages you want to delete. Tip: To select all, select one email message first, and then tap > Select all. 4. Tap DELETE > OK. Search Email Messages If you have a long list of email messages in your inbox, you can easily search for that important email. 1. Tap > 2. Tap . > Mail. 3. If you want to refine or filter your search, tap , check the search options, and then tap OK.
Flag Email Messages 1. Tap > > Mail. 2. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync email account. 3. While viewing your Exchange ActiveSync email inbox, tap the flag icon that appears on the right of an email message or conversation. The icon turns red after you flagged the email or conversation. Tip: To flag an email message inside a conversation, tap tap the flag icon of the email message.
Use Smart Sync Smart Sync automatically extends the sync time the longer the Mail app is inactive. Set your email account to Smart Sync when you don’t need to check new email messages frequently. Smart Sync helps save battery power. 1. Tap > > Mail. 2. Switch to the email account where you want to use Smart Sync. 3. Tap > Settings > Sync, Send & Receive. 4. Tap Peak time sync and select Smart Sync. 5. Tap Off-peak sync and select Smart Sync. 6. Tap .
l o Mail body font size: Set the font size when reading email messages. o Use signature: Select to append a signature to your outgoing email messages. o Signature: Set the signature for outgoing email messages. o Set as default account: Select to use the current email account as the default account to send email messages. o Attachment cache: Select where to cache email attachments. o Ask before deleting: Select to display a confirmation box when deleting email messages.
l l o Delete mail on server (POP email only): Select to remove mail from the server when you delete it on your phone. o Always bcc me: Select to always send yourself a copy of all email messages that you send. Notification settings o Email notifications: Select to turn on email notifications on your phone. o Play notification sound: Set the phone to play a sound when a new email message arrives. o Notification sound: Select the sound to play when a new email message arrives.
3. Select LTE /CDMA or Automatic. The phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically connect to it. When your phone is connected via Sprint Spark, the Sprint Spark icon appears in the status bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands displayed). Note: The network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to it.
Icon Status Sprint Spark (data service): Your phone is connected to the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network (data service) 3G (data service): Your phone is connected to the 3G network. When the icon animates, your phone is transferring or receiving data. Turn the Data Connection On or Off Turn your data connection off to optimize the phone’s battery life and your data usage. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2.
n Refreshing apps to update info and feeds n Uploading and backing up your files to your online storage account n Using your phone as a Mobile Hotspot n Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering To help you save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible and set your online accounts and emails to sync less frequently. Keep Track of Your Data Usage Note: Data usage measured by your phone may differ from, and be less than, your actual data usage. 1.
Chrome Browser Your phone comes with the Chrome mobile Web browser. If you are signed in with a Google Account, the Chrome browser will import all your bookmarks and other Web preferences for use on your phone. Go to a Website 1. Tap > Chrome. 2. Tap the address bar at the top and enter search words (for a Google search) or a Web address (URL). If the address bar does not show, scroll down the screen. 3. On the webpage, you can: l Tap a link to open it, or touch and hold a link to see more options.
Tip: Opened browser tabs reside in the Recent apps screen. If you want to see the browser tabs inside Chrome, you can disable this feature. On the browser screen, tap > Settings > Merge tabs and apps, tap the switch, and then tap OK. Add Bookmarks Add your favorite webpages as bookmarks so you can access them quickly. 1. Tap > Chrome. 2. While viewing a Web page, tap and then tap . 3. Edit the bookmark name or save the bookmark in a folder. 4. Tap Save. 5. To view and open a bookmark, tap > Bookmarks.
Private Browsing You can use incognito tabs to browse the Web with more privacy. Browser cookies are not shared and are deleted when you close all incognito tabs. Pages you view in incognito also won’t appear in your browser history except for files you download. 1. Tap > Chrome. 2. Tap > New incognito tab. 3. Tap the address bar at the top and enter search words (for a Google search) or a Web address (URL) as you would normally do on a new browser tab.
1. Tap > > Google . Or swipe up from the navigation buttons. Tip: If you’ve already set up a Google Account on your phone, you will be given the option to sign in to Google Now™. To sign in to Google Now at a later time, tap SKIP. 2. In the search box, enter what you want to search for. As you type, matching items on your phone and suggestions from Google Web search are shown. l To search for the information exclusively on your phone, swipe your finger up the screen, and then tap Search Phone. 3.
n The next train or bus arriving at your platform or bus stop. n Your favorite team’s score and stats while you enjoy the game. Set Up Google Now Before setting up Google Now, make sure that you’re signed in to your Google Account, you’ve turned on location services, and have an Internet connection. For more information on Location services, see Location Settings. 1. Tap > > Google . Or swipe up from the navigation buttons. 2. Tap NEXT on the Get Google Now! screen.
l l To dismiss a card, swipe it left or right. To keep the card from appearing on the Google search screen, tap on the card you want to hide. Tap the left or right arrow buttons until you are asked whether you want to continue seeing the card, and then tap No. Set Reminders in Google Now Setting reminders in Google Now is an easy way to keep tab of things to do. You can set time or location-based reminders.
1. Tap > > Google . Or swipe up from the navigation buttons. 2. Pull down the screen with your finger, and then release to refresh. Turn Off Google Now 1. Tap > > Google Settings . 2. Tap Search & Now > Now cards. 3. Tap the Show cards switch to turn off Google Now.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or video camera to take and share pictures and videos. Take great photos and videos with the camera, and make them more memorable by applying a variety of effects and scenes. Take Pictures and Record Videos The following topics teach you how to take pictures and record videos with your phone’s camera. Capturing Pictures/Videos n File Format for Pictures: File format for pictures is JPEG. n File Format for Videos: File format for videos is MPEG4.
3. 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. l Camera scenes: Choose a scene to use for taking photos. l Video mode: Choose a scene to use for recording videos. l ISO level: Choose an ISO level or set it back to Auto. Higher ISO works best in low light conditions. l Exposure setting: Choose an exposure setting. Higher exposure settings capture more light for your photos or videos.
Choose a Flash Mode n On the Viewfinder screen, tap the flash icon to choose a flash mode. When using Flash on or Auto flash mode, the camera intelligently sets the best flash brightness for your photo. Use the Volume Buttons for Taking Photos and Videos If you feel much comfortable with using push-buttons when taking photos and videos, you can set your phone to use the Volume buttons as the Camera app's shutter release or zoom controls. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. 2.
Note: If you have an SD card installed, you can choose to save pictures and videos to the SD card. If no card is installed, pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory. 1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen. 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 shot, tap .
Other Tips n In Camera settings, tap Grid to help frame the subject better or improve the composition. n If taking photos under fluorescent or incandescent bulbs and the subject appears to be off-color, tap > and then choose a white balance setting. Check the image on the Viewfinder and select the option that displays the closest color to the natural color of the subject. n n In Camera settings, you can tap Image adjustments and adjust the exposure, contrast, and others before taking the photo.
4. While recording, tap 5. Tap to capture a still shot. to stop recording. Take Continuous Camera Shots Take photos of moving subjects. Whether it’s your kid’s football game or a car race, you can capture the action. Use the Auto scene when you want to take continuous camera shots. 1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen. 2. Switch to Camera mode. 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. Make sure you see the which means the Auto scene is selected. 4.
Tap the small image thumbnail to open the photo you've just taken in Gallery and see the bokeh effect. Selfies and People Shots Take high-quality selfies with 4MP HTC UltraPixel™ front camera even in low-light conditions. Use your phone's cameras to take vivid group photos all the time. Tips for Taking Selfies and People Shots Look best in your shot. Here are some camera options you can adjust or select before taking selfies and people shots.
1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen. 2. Tap > Camera. 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. Make sure you're using the scene setting. 4. Tap . 5. Tap Make-up level, and then adjust the skin smoothing level. Apply Skin Touch-ups with Live Makeup Touch up your skin before taking your selfie. Live Makeup smoothens your skin in real time. 1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen. 2. Tap > Selfie or Photo booth mode. 3.
Note: This feature may not be available in all languages. 1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen. 2. Tap > Selfie. 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. 4. Tap > Camera options. 5. Select the Voice Selfie option, and then tap . 6. Pose and frame yourself on the Viewfinder screen. 7. Look at the front camera, and then: l Say Say Cheese or Capture to take a photo selfie. l Say Action or Rolling to record a video selfie.
The Camera app will take four selfies, capturing each shot every 2 seconds. You can change your pose for every shot. Split Capture Use the Split Capture mode to capture your selfie and the scenery in front of you. The split-screen shot can either be both photos or both videos. 1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen. 2. Tap > Split Capture. If you don't see this mode, tap ADD > Split Capture to add it first to the capture modes. 3.
Take a Panoramic Photo Note: Some camera features are not available when you’re in this mode, such as zooming. 1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen. 2. Tap > Panorama. 3. If Pan 360 is selected, tap > , and then tap 4. When you're ready to take the shot, tap to switch to Sweep panorama mode. . 5. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. Hold your phone as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames. You can also tap to stop capturing anytime.
As you pan in one direction, you'll see another white box. Center the white box again within the Viewfinder markers. 8. Pan repeatedly until you get your desired frames or when you don't see any more boxes. 9. To stop capturing anytime, tap . Photos taken with Pan 360 are indicated by the icon in Gallery. Other Camera Features Your phone's camera comes with other features including HDR and slow motion video.
After recording your slow motion video, you can change the playback speed of selected sections when you edit the video in Gallery. Camera Settings Manually save your settings or save your customized settings as a camera mode. Manually Adjusting Camera Settings Take expert command of your camera settings for different environments or lighting conditions. You can manually increase or decrease the values for settings like white balance, exposure, ISO, and more. 1.
1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen. 2. Switch to the camera mode you want to use. Note: Some capture 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. Tap on the viewfinder screen, and then tap your created capture mode whenever you want to use it. Modify a Customized Camera Mode 1.
You'll then see tab icons for switching between different layouts. l Tap to see your photos and videos individually arranged in a feed. l Tap to see your photos and videos in a grid layout. l Tap to see your photos and videos organized by events. l Tap to see your photos and videos organized by year, then tap a month to see the shots you've taken at that time. 3. Tap a photo or video to see it in full screen.
Rename an Album If you have created albums to organize photos, you can rename these albums. 1. Tap 2. Tap > > Gallery. > Albums to switch to Albums view. 3. Touch and hold the album you want to rename. 4. Tap Rename. Note: Some albums, like Camera shots and Highlights, cannot be renamed. View Photos by Location Using Map view, you can view photos according to location. Note: Only photos with geo-tag info appear on the map. 1. Tap 2. Tap > > Gallery. > Locations to switch to Locations view.
5. Tap a point of interest to add a POI from Foursquare® or tap New place to manually enter a new name. 6. Tap SAVE. Change Location Information 1. Tap 2. Tap > > Gallery. > Locations to switch to Locations view. 3. Swipe to the PLACES tab. 4. Find the grouping you want to rename or edit, tap , and try one of the following: 5. Tap Save What to do Select another POI How to do it 1. Tap Edit location > Tap to edit location. 2.
Copy or Move Photos or Videos Between Albums It's easy to copy and move photos or videos between your albums. 1. Tap 2. Tap > > Gallery. > Albums to switch to Albums view. 3. Tap a tile to open an album. 4. Tap > Move to or Copy to. 5. Select the photos or videos you want to move or copy and then tap NEXT. 6. Select an album to move or copy the photos or videos to. To create a new album to move or copy to, tap .
3. Tap a tile to open it and view tagged photos and videos. Rename a Tag You can rename a tag that you've already added to your photos and videos. 1. Tap 2. Tap > > Gallery. > Tags. 3. Find the tile of the tag you want to rename, then tap 4. Type the new tag name in the text field, then tap > Rename tag. . 5. Tap OK to save your changes. Remove Tags 1. Tap 2. Tap > > Gallery. > Tags. 3. Find the tile of the tag you want to modify. 4.
1. Tap > > Gallery. 2. Tap , and then choose how you want to view your photos and videos. 3. Tap . 4. Tap IMAGE MATCH and find a photo that is visually similar to what you want to find. 5. Tap the photos that are most similar to what you want to find and do one of the following: l Tap CONTINUE to display more matches. l Tap FINISH to see the results. 6. On the Images matched screen, select all of the images you want to save to a new album, and then tap SAVE.
Note: You can only change the video playback speed of videos captured using the slow motion scene in Camera. 1. Tap > > Gallery. 2. Open the video you want to play in full screen. You can identify slow motion videos by the icon on the thumbnail. 3. Tap to switch between normal and slow motion playback. 4. To adjust the playback speed of the video, tap > Edit > Adjust playback speed. 5. Frame the sequence you want to slow down by moving the left and right sliders. 6.
6. Tap to preview your trimmed video. 7. Tap SAVE. The trimmed video is saved as a new file. The original video remains unedited. Save a Photo From a Video It's easy to save a still shot from a video. 1. Tap > > Gallery. 2. When you see the video you want, tap it to play in full screen. 3. While watching the video, tap to capture a still shot. You can also pause the playback and drag the slider to the image you want before tapping .
1. Tap 2. Tap > > Gallery. > General Settings > One Gallery. 3. Tap NEXT and then select the online account you want to sign in with. 4. Choose the online services whose photos and videos you want to see in Gallery. One Gallery will then sync with the accounts. 5. After the accounts have been synced, tap . You'll then be able to see your online photos and videos in Gallery. Photo Editor Make your pictures even better.
5. Tap to return to the Essentials screen. 6. Tap to save changes. Except for when applying rotation, edited photos are saved as new photos. The original remains unedited. Draw on a Photo Scribble on your photos for fun or to highlight an interesting part. 1. Tap > > Photo Editor and choose the photo you want to edit. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Flair > DRAW. 3. Drag the stroke slider to adjust the stroke thickness. 4.
1. Tap > > Photo Editor and choose the photo you want to edit. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Essentials. 3. Tap FILTERS, and then scroll to the end of the predefined filters bar. 4. Tap CUSTOM. 5. Make changes to the filter by adjusting the controls on exposure, saturation, white balance, and more. 6. If you need to rearrange the order of your settings to achieve a particular effect, you can touch and hold a setting and drag it to a new position.
Edit Continuous Shots For burst action and group shots, you can use these editing techniques so your photos are always perfect. Always Smile 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. Note: This feature is available for burst shots captured with continuous shooting mode. You can identify burst shots by the 1. Tap > > icon on the thumbnail. Photo Editor and choose the photo you want to edit. 2.
6. Tap when done. 7. Select the file quality of your animation, and then tap OK. The animation is saved as a gif. You can identify a gif by the icon on the thumbnail in Gallery. Sequence Shot Hop, skip, or jump. Create a sequence shot to stitch a series of actions into one photo. Note: This feature is available for burst shots captured with continuous shooting mode. You can identify burst shots by the 1. Tap > > icon on the thumbnail. Photo Editor and choose the photo you want to edit. 2.
Creative Effects Add creative effects such as shapes, prisms, and elements to your photos. Shapes Add some pattern to your photo by adding and blending shapes. 1. Tap > > Photo Editor and choose the photo you want to edit. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > SHAPES. 3. Choose a shape to add to your photo, and then do any of the following: l Select a shape color by dragging the color slider. l Drag the shape to move it.
8. Tap a setting to adjust its values, and then tap 9. Tap . to save changes. The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Photo Shapes Photo Shapes lets you add a shape to your image and fill it with another photo. 1. Tap > > Photo Editor and choose the photo you want to edit. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > PHOTOSHAPES. 3. Choose a second image to be the fill for your selected shape. 4. Choose a shape to add to your photo. 5.
l l l Drag your fingers apart or together on the shape mask to adjust its size. Touch and hold the shape mask with two fingers, and then drag your fingers in a circular motion to rotate it. Tap to return to the image layer , and then drag your fingers apart or together on the image to adjust the image size inside the mask. 7. Tap to open the toolbar. 8. Tap , choose a different blending option for the selected layer, and then tap 9. Tap > , and then tap a setting to adjust its values. 10.
Prismatic Got a bright and colorful image? Use Prismatic effect for fresh crystal prism patterns. 1. Tap > > Photo Editor and choose the photo you want to edit. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > PRISMATIC. 3. Choose a prismatic pattern to apply to your photo. 4. Tap to switch to the shape layer. You should see the shape layer icon . 5. Do any of the following: l Drag the shape to move it. l Drag your fingers apart or together on the shape to adjust its size.
1. Tap > > Photo Editor and choose the photo you want to edit. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > DOUBLEEXPOSURE. 3. Choose your second image. This will be your top layer . 4. Do any of the following: l Drag the layer to move it. l Drag your fingers apart or together on the layer to adjust its size. 5. Tap to open the toolbar. 6. Tap , choose a different blending option for the selected layer, and then tap 7.
Elements Add animated elements to your photo. 1. Tap > > Photo Editor and choose the photo you want to edit. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > ELEMENTS. 3. Tap an element type to apply to your photo. 4. Tap to open the toolbar. 5. Tap , draw an animation path or area for the selected effect, and then tap 6. Tap to adjust the animation speed and intensity. . 7. Touch and hold an area with two fingers, and then drag your fingers in a circular motion to rotate the animation. 8.
3. Tap and then browse to the photo that you want to merge with. 4. Drag the slider to apply Face Fusion to the image. 5. To choose another target face, just tap the thumbnail of the target person and browse to a new photo. 6. When you are satisfied with the result, tap Camera and Video and choose to save as a photo or video.
Useful Features The following topics detail many of your phone’s tools and features such as maps and navigation, calendar, clock, social networking apps, music, and more. NASCAR Mobile Now you have the ability to get every bit of NASCAR coverage, news, and stats right on your phone. Install the NASCAR Mobile App on Your Phone Before you use the NASCAR Mobile app on your phone, you must download and install the app from Google Play. 1. Tap > > Play Store. 2.
HTC Car Now when you drive, you can easily use your phone to reach your destination, keep you entertained, and help you stay in touch with the people that matter to you. Get easy access to music, maps, navigation, and phone calls with HTC Car. Important:Using Your Phone While Driving - Talking on or otherwise using your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first.
Explore What's Around You With just a few taps, you can find interesting places around you quickly. 1. In HTC Car, tap Navigation. 2. Tap a category, for example Restaurant or Parking to see what's available near you. 3. Tap to enter your own search keywords. Play Music in HTC Car 1. In HTC Car, tap Music. 2. Swipe left or right to browse by category. 3. Tap to search your collection. 4. Tap an album, song, or playlist to listen to it.
Get Around Maps When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map. 1. Tap > 2. Tap to show your current location. The blue marker 3. Tap to turn Compass mode on. In Compass mode, the map orients itself depending on the > Maps. direction you’re facing. To exit Compass mode, tap or shows your location on the map. . 4.
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 FILTER 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. To check the next or previous location on the search, swipe the info sheet left or right.
5. Tap Choose destination, and then enter or select your destination. Note: If you’re taking public transit, tap your route preferences. to set the date and time of travel, or tap Options to set 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.
Install the Scout App on Your Phone Before you use Scout on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play Store app. 1. Tap > 2. Tap and search for "scout". > Play Store. 3. Tap Scout GPS Maps, Meetup & Chat from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL or UPDATE and then tap ACCEPT. 5. When the download has completed, tap OPEN. To open the app from the Home screen, tap > Scout. Use Scout as Your Personal Navigator 1. Tap > > Scout. The Scout app will open.
Hangouts Operations n Ending a Chat: In the Hangouts window, flick the chat from left to right. n Ending a Video Chat: In the video chat window, tap n Disabling Chat History: If you don’t want to keep chat history, in the chat window, tap > Turn history off. n Delete Chat History: To delete all your chat history, in the chat window, tap > Delete > DELETE. . Note: You can use Hangouts as your phone’s default messaging app, or as a standalone IM app.
Calendar Operations n n View Today’s Calendar: From the Calendar, tap . Change Calendar View: From the Calendar, tap Agenda, or Invites to change the current view. and then tap Month, Week, Day, n View Next/Previous Month (Month View): From the Calendar, flick the screen left or right. n View Next/Previous Week (Week View): From the Calendar, flick the screen left or right. n View Next/Previous Day (Day View): From the Calendar, flick the screen left or right.
3. Enter and set the event details. 4. To invite from your Google or Exchange ActiveSync account, tap . 5. Tap SAVE. Or if you’ve invited people to the event, tap SEND or SEND UPDATE. Check Your Schedule for an Event Avoid juggling multiple meetings at the same time. In Calendar, you can check your appointments to see if a new event would conflict with your schedule. 1. When creating or editing an event, tap Check calendar. 2. Touch and hold the event box, and then drag it to an available time slot. 3.
Calendar Events Not Showing? 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. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar, 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.
Dismiss or Snooze Reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon notifications area of the status bar to remind you. will appear in the 1. Open the Notifications panel. 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. You can then: l Tap SNOOZE or DISMISS.
1. Tap the clock on your Home screen panel, if available. Or tap > > Clock. 2. On the ALARMS tab, select the check button 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. 6. If you need to set more than three alarms, tap . Tip: To turn off an alarm, clear the check box of that alarm. Phone at Alarm Time n At the set alarm time, the phone sounds the alarm and/or vibrates.
Timer The timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. Tap the clock on your Home screen panel, if available. Or tap > > Clock. 2. Swipe to the TIMER tab. 3. Use the scroll wheels to set the length of the time. 4. Tap START to begin the timer. Check the Weather Use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next few days.
5. When the download has completed, tap OPEN. To open the app from the Home screen, tap > Twitter. Tweet on Twitter Read Twitter feeds, follow your friends, and tweet your own updates right from your phone. 1. Tap > > Twitter. The Twitter app launches. l If this is the first time you’ve used Twitter on your phone, tap Log in to sign in to an existing account, or tap Sign up to set up a new Twitter account. 2. Tap the “What’s happening?” text box, type a tweet, and tap TWEET.
The Facebook app launches. l If this is the first time you’ve used Facebook on your phone, enter your Facebook ID and password and tap LOG IN to sign in to an existing account, or tap Sign Up for Facebook to set up a new Facebook account. 2. Tap STATUS and type an update, tap PHOTO and upload a picture from the gallery, tap CHECK IN to share your location, “Like” and comment on friends’ posts, and more. YouTube View videos uploaded to YouTube and upload your own videos to your YouTube account.
4. If what you’re searching for is in the list of suggestions, tap the item. 5. To show results which were just recently posted. Tap period you want. , tap All time, and then select a time 6. Scroll through the results and tap a video to watch it. Share a Video Link 1. Tap > > YouTube 2. Tap a video or search for a video and then tap it. 3. Tap the video screen, and then tap . 4. Choose how you want to share the video link from the available options.
Note: 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 your phone. 1. Tap > > Music. 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. l Tap and drag your finger across the progress bar song.
Create and Work 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. Create Playlists You can make as many playlists as you like on your phone. 1. Tap > > Music. 2. Swipe to the PLAYLISTS tab. 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.
3. Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete, and then tap Delete playlist. 4. To remove several playlists, tap > Delete playlists. Add a Song to the Queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on your phone. 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.
1. When you find the song that you want, tap > Set as ringtone > Trim the ringtone. 2. Drag the trim sliders to the part where you want the ringtone to begin and end. 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. Choose whether to set your trimmed song as your Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone. Note: You can see your new ringtone in the phone settings.
Tip: Want a different visual for your music? Tap > Scene and select a scene. If you want the scene to change for every song, select Random. 4. Tap the screen to display the lyrics in full screen. 5. To jump to another part of the song, tap the screen to make the progress bar appear. Tap and drag your finger across the progress bar, or touch and hold or . Find Music Videos on YouTube It’s easy to find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube.
Create Playlists in Google Play Music Organize music into playlists to fit every occasion. 1. Tap 2. Tap > > Play Music. > My Library. 3. Flick the screen left or right to select a library category such as ARTISTS or ALBUMS. 4. Tap an item from the category window and then tap a song. The song begins playing. 5. Tap > Add to playlist 6. Select whether you want to add the song to a new playlist or to an existing playlist. 7. Follow screen instructions to proceed.
1. Tap > 2. Tap and search for "sprint music plus". > Play Store. 3. Tap Sprint Music Plus from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL, and then tap ACCEPT. 5. When the download has completed, tap OPEN. l To open the app from the Home screen, tap > Sprint Music Plus. Access Sprint Music Plus 1. Tap l > > Sprint Music Plus. The first time you use the app, tap Accept to agree to the Premium Services Terms of Use. 2.
HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio Hear what you've been missing. HTC BoomSound™ gives you a rich, authentic sound experience, whether you’re listening to music, watching a video, or playing a game. Toggle Modes in HTC BoomSound Turn on HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio™ in Settings and experience a whole new level of mobile audio. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio to toggle between Theatre mode or Music mode.
Warning: When you’ve used Google Wallet once to purchase an application from the Google Play Store app, the phone remembers your password, so you don’t need to enter it the next time. For this reason, you should secure your phone to prevent others from using it without your permission. (For more information, see Screen Lock Settings.) Kid Mode Use Kid Mode to let your kids have fun and learn on your phone without them accessing anything they shouldn't.
4. Tap the icons to access games and apps, record storybook readings, and more. 5. To exit the playground and return to the main screen, tap Map > Profiles. Parent Dashboard The Parent Dashboard is where you can change the app settings, select learning subjects to promote, and more. 1. Tap > > Kid Mode. 2. Tap Parent Dashboard. 3. Tap Continue To Dashboard. 4. Confirm your action by entering the required information. 5.
3. Tap Overview. 4. Tap until you see details about your child's overall progress and time spent in each subject. If you've upgraded to a premium plan, tap Assessment for more information on your child's learning goals. Set Child-accessible Apps in Kid Mode When in Kid Mode, you can choose which apps on HTC One M9 your child will have access to. 1. Tap > > Kid Mode. 2. Tap Parent Dashboard. 3. Tap Controls. 4. Tap until you get to the Add your apps screen. You'll see a list of apps on your phone.
Compose a Note Create notes and add images, stickers and more to it. 1. Tap > > Scribble. 2. Choose a template when you're prompted. Or tap . 3. In the box that says Title text here, type your note title. 4. Use the editing tools to enter text, draw figures, record audio, and more. 5. Insert images such as photos and webpage thumbnails. 6. Touch and hold an image to move, resize, or delete it. You can also use two fingers to rotate an image. 7.
l Touch to insert a sticker. l To insert a Web page thumbnail, tap > Web content, and then in the browser, go to the Web page that you want to import. Tap > Share > Scribble. Create a Note for a Photo Blog Your photos tell the best story. Group photos into a note and easily share it on your photo blog or a social network. You can make your note more entertaining by including photo collages, stickers, and more.
4. Tap the area above the date, and then use the editing tools to insert text and illustrations. 5. Tap on the left to add another page. 6. Tap to save the note. Note: To delete a page, touch and hold a collage or photo, and then tap Delete. Note: If you share the note as an image, all the pages will be contained in one .JPG file. Group Notes Into a Notebook Tidy up your notes by organizing them into notebooks. 1. Tap > > Scribble. 2.
Google Drive Store your photos, documents, and other files on Google Drive to access them on your phone, your computer, and your other mobile devices. On your phone, just use your Google Account to sign in to your Google Drive storage. You can then: n Use Gallery to upload your captured photos to Google Drive. n Share a link to your Google Drive files by email. n n n n n View and edit Office documents that are stored in Google Drive.
Note: The Drive app is owned by Google and is not provided by or associated with HTC Corporation. Note: Uploading files requires you have the Drive app installed on your phone. If this app is not preloaded, you can download and install it from Google Play. Check Your Google Drive Storage Space In Settings, you can check your available Google Drive storage space. Note: Before your Google Drive storage info appears in Settings, you need to access your Google Drive from an HTC app first.
l l n n Play music, videos, and playlists using the built-in player. Transfer content l n Import iTunes and Windows Media® Player playlists from your computer to HTC Sync Manager. Transfer iPhone photos, text messages, contacts, and more to your HTC phone. You can also find and install the same apps that you were using on your iPhone. l Import all music, photos, and videos from your HTC phone to your computer. l Copy selected music, photos, or videos from your computer to your phone.
1. Connect your iPhone and your HTC phone to your computer. 2. In HTC Sync Manager, click Home > Transfer & Backup. 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. Select your iPhone backup file, and then click OK. 6. 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. 7. Click Start.
2. Swipe left or right to switch to a file storage where you want to browse or organize your files. Search for Files It's easy to find files and documents using File Manager. 1. Tap > 2. Tap . > File Manager. 3. In the search box, enter a few characters of the filename. Matching filenames from the root and subfolders are then displayed. 4. Tap a file to open it. Organize Your Files Use the File Manager app to sort, copy, move, or delete your files and documents. Sort Your Files 1.
4. Tap , and then browse for the folder where you want to copy or move the files. Or tap > Create folder to create a new folder. 5. Tap PASTE. Make Files as Favorites 1. Tap > > File Manager. 2. Browse for the file or folder. 3. Select items to favorite. 4. Tap . Tip: To remove an item from the Favorites tab, select the item and tap Remove from favorites. Delete Files or Folders 1. Tap > > File Manager. 2. Select items to delete. 3. Tap DELETE.
HTC Dot View If you bought the HTC Dot View™ case designed for HTC One M9, use its app to personalize what's seen through the case. Choose your wallpaper, types of notifications to display, and more. Note: The HTC Dot View app is available in Google Play. Make sure to install the latest app update. Change the HTC Dot View Wallpaper Choose a preset wallpaper, or create your own dotted wallpaper from a photo. 1. Tap > > HTC Dot View. 2. Tap Themes. 3. Choose a preset pattern as your wallpaper.
Select Which Notifications to Display Alerts for clock alarms, timers, calendar events, and tasks will automatically display through the HTC Dot View case. You can choose whether to display or hide Mail, Messages, and phone call notifications. 1. Tap > > HTC Dot View. 2. In the HTC Dot View app, tap Notification settings. 3. Choose which notifications you want to show or hide. Tip: For more details on using HTC Dot View, visit htc.com.
Connectivity The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR connectivity, and more. Connections Optimizer The Connections Optimizer is a tool that automatically selects the best mobile network for your phone, including "remembered" Wi-Fi networks. About Connections Optimizer The Connections Optimizer helps you manage and enhance your data experience by finding and connecting to "remembered" Wi-Fi networks on your phone.
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB connector to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files. For example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your phone with any of the music apps, just attach your phone to the computer and copy the files to the music folder.
computer. 6. When you are done, disconnect your phone from your computer. The transferred files are now saved to your phone or SD card. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your phone’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.” Note: The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network via WPS If you’re using a Wi-Fi router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can connect your phone easily. 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 below the WI-FI tile and check the list of detected Wi-Fi. 4. Tap > WPS Push, and then press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router. Note: To use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN method, tap > WPS Pin Entry.
The phone is connected via Wi-Fi Direct. l If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled. To stop a connection, tap End connection > OK. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Add virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and access resources inside a local network, such as your corporate network.
4. Enter your login credentials, and then tap CONNECT. When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the status bar. You can then open the Web browser to access resources such as your corporate network intranet. For more information, see Chrome Browser. Disconnect From a VPN Disconnect from the VPN when you’re done accessing your intranet sites. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2. Tap the VPN connection, and then tap Disconnect.
Share Internet Connection via USB Tethering Use the data connection of your phone to connect another device to the Internet through tethering a USB cable. Note: To make sure that the USB drivers for your phone are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer. Note: You may need to have USB tethering added to your data plan. Contact Sprint for details. Note: Make sure that mobile data is turned on. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar, and then tap . 2.
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. Important: For you to listen to music with your headset, the headset must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile. Note: Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable so your phone 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.
Disconnect From a Bluetooth Device If you do not need to use Bluetooth at any given point, you can disconnect and unpair your phone from a Bluetooth device. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap the BLUETOOTH tile to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Tap below the BLUETOOTH tile to open the Bluetooth screen. 4. In the Paired Devices section, tap next to the device to unpair. 5. Tap Unpair. Note: Tap the name of the device to reconnect it.
What to send How to send Captured photo After capturing, on the Camera preview screen, tap > Bluetooth. or video (Note that you must have first set a review duration in Camera settings.) Music track Browse to the music track you want to share, and then tap Share file > Bluetooth. > Share > Voice recording On the main Voice Recorder screen, tap > Share > Bluetooth. 3. Turn Bluetooth on and pair with the receiving phone, if you’re asked to do so. 4. On the receiving device, accept the file.
3. Tap below the BLUETOOTH tile to open the Bluetooth screen. 4. Tap your phone’s Bluetooth name near the top of the screen to make your phone visible to nearby Bluetooth devices. 5. On the sending device, send one or more files to your phone. 6. If asked, accept the pairing request on your phone and on the sending device. You may also be prompted to enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices. You’ll then get a Bluetooth authorization request. 7. Tap PAIR. 8.
Note: You can also use NFC for contactless payment. Contact Sprint to find out about the availability of NFC payment services. Turn NFC On Before you can beam content to another NFC-capable device, you need to enable NFC on your phone. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar, and then tap . 2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More. 3. Tap the NFC ON/OFF switch to turn it on and off. Beam Content Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC turned on.
HTC Connect With HTC Connect®, wirelessly stream music or video from HTC One M9 to your speakers or TV by just swiping up the screen with 3 fingers. You can stream media to any of the following types of devices: n Multi-room speakers that support Qualcomm® AllPlay™ n Blackfire® compliant multi-room speakers n DLNA compatible speakers and TV n Miracast compatible display devices n Bluetooth speakers n HTC certified consumer electronic devices or accessories that have the HTC Connect logo.
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. To stop wireless media sharing and disconnect from the device, swipe down with three fingers on the screen.
Stream Music to Speakers Powered by Qualcomm AllPlay Media Platform Before you start, make sure your AllPlay speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to the documentation that comes with your speakers to set up and connect them to your Wi-Fi network. 1. After connecting your AllPlay speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on your phone. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen. Your phone then turns Wi-Fi on automatically and scans for media devices on your Wi-Fi network.
Stream Music to Blackfire Compliant Speakers Play music simultaneously to multiple Blackfire compliant speakers from your phone. Before you start, make sure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to the documentation that comes with your speakers to set up and connect them to your Wi-Fi network. 1. After connecting your speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on your phone. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen.
l l Just tap another speaker to stream music to it. To group speakers so that music plays through them at the same time, tap the Group button next to a speaker name, select the other speakers you want to group it with, and then tap OK. Rename the Speakers You can rename your Blackfire compliant speakers in Settings. 1. Make sure the speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. 2. Tap > > Settings > HTC Connect.
Global Services With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide℠ Wireless Service, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. For a country-specific travel guide, select your phone and destination from sprint.com/traveltips. Set the Communications Method for Global Use Select a communications method for an overseas carrier as needed. 1. Tap > > Settings > Mobile data. 2. Tap Network mode. 3.
Note: The SIM included contains information specific to your phone and should be retained with the phone for use on GSM networks. Enable Global Roaming Mode Your phone is designed to enter global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint Worldwide service, meaning that it should automatically connect to an appropriate CDMA/LTE network or GSM/UMTS network when you travel. You may set global roaming options through the settings menu.
Note: International access codes and dialing information are available online at sprint.com/sww. To use Plus Code Dialing to place an international call: 1. Tap > to display the phone screen. 2. If you are on the GSM network, touch and hold to insert a “+” on the phone dial screen. (The “+” symbol automatically inserts the international access code for the country from which you are calling.) 3.
4. In the phone number field, enter number. 5. Tap (+1), your area code, and your wireless phone . Your voicemail access number is saved as a contact. Access Your Voicemail Internationally You will need to call your voicemail number to access your voicemail while roaming internationally. New Message Indicators Your voicemail message indicators may be displayed differently when roaming internationally.
Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services To use Sprint Worldwide Data Services, you will need to have these services activated on your account. n To activate, call Sprint Worldwide Customer Support at 1-888-226-7212. Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you. Access Email and Data Services Internationally To access your email and browse the Web when traveling, you may need to manually select the carrier that provides Sprint service in your location.
n Try manually selecting another network. Information for selecting networks can be found in the phone guide. If neither of these actions resolves your issue, you will need to contact customer service (see below). When calling to report an issue, the following information will be beneficial in trying to resolve your issue as quickly as possible: n Your wireless phone number. n The city and country you are traveling in.
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Basic Settings From the home screen, tap > Settings to access your phone’s settings menu. The table below outlines the top-level settings categories. Category Description Airplane mode Turn Airplane mode on or off. Wi-Fi Enable and set Wi-Fi options. Wi-Fi Calling Enable and set Wi-Fi Calling options. Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth connections.
Category Description Apps View all downloaded or running apps, uninstall apps, search for an app and more. Storage View your phone and SD card storage, format the storage card, and more. Power Check your battery level, and battery usage, turn on power saver and extreme power saving mode, and more. Language & keyboard Change the language and the onscreen keyboard settings. Date & time Change the date and time and date/time format. Printing Choose print services using Google Cloud Print.
HTC Connect Configure settings for HTC Connect. n See HTC Connect for details. More Wireless & Network Settings Additional options that let you view your data usage and set up VPN, and NFC. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Under Wireless & networks, tap More and select an option. l l l l l l Data usage: Check how much data usage have you been using or check the data usage of certain apps. See Manage Your Data Usage. Default messaging app: Set the default SMS app to use on your phone.
Ringtone Use the Ringtone settings menu to select a phone ringtone or to make your own music as ringtone. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Personalize > Ringtone. 3. Do any of the following: l Select a ringtone from the list and tap APPLY. l Add a ringtone from your music. Tap , tap a music track, tap OK, and then tap APPLY. Note: To learn how to trim an MP3 song and save it as a ringtone, see Set a Song as a Ringtone.
Keyboard and Dialer Color Tap any of these options to change the keyboard and dialer color. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Personalize > Keyboard color or Dialer color. 3. Select a color and tap . Accounts & Sync The Accounts & sync settings menu lets you add and manage all your email, social networking, online storage, and HTC account.
3. Tap > Mail, and then enter your email address and password. 4. Tap NEXT to continue with regular setup, or tap MANUAL SETUP if your account requires additional customization. 5. Enter an account name and your name, and then tap FINISH SETUP. You can also use the Mail app to set up additional email accounts. For more information, see Add an Email Account. Add One or More Google Accounts Sign in to your Google Account to see your Gmail, contacts, and calendars, and to use Google apps on your phone.
Important: Some personal data may be retained by the third-party app after you have removed the account from your phone. Sync All Your Accounts Automatically 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts & sync. 3. Tap the Auto-sync ON/OFF switch to turn automatic sync on or off. Change Synced Data or Settings for an Account 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts & sync. 3. Tap the account that you want to update. 4. Tap the item you want to sync or edit.
Important: Turning off a location service means no applications on your phone will collect your location data through that location service. However, third party applications may collect — and your phone may continue to provide — location data through other services, including through Wi-Fi and signal triangulation. Google Location Reporting Select this option if you want to allow Google to collect anonymous location data or to allow certain apps to determine your location. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2.
Use Face Unlock - Smart Lock 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Screen lock, and then select and set up a screen lock. This will be your backup screen lock method to use in case the phone doesn't recognize you or a trusted device. 3. On the Security screen, tap Smart Lock. 4. Confirm your screen lock. 5. Tap Trusted face. 6. Tap SET UP > NEXT and follow the screen instructions. 7. Tap Lock phone after, and then specify the idle time before the screen is locked.
4. Enter a PIN and tap CONTINUE. 5. Enter your PIN again to confirm and tap OK. If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. Use a Screen Unlock Password 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Security. 3. Tap Screen lock > Password. 4. Enter a password and tap CONTINUE. 5. Enter your password again to confirm and tap OK.
Important: After installing the app, go back to Settings > Security and make sure to clear the Unknown sources option. This can help protect your phone from installing other insecure apps from the Web. Work with Certificates Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable your phone to access VPN or secured Wi-Fi networks, and also to provide authentication to online servers.
l Color inversion / Color correction Turn on color inversion or color correction to improve screen visibility. l Notification reminder: Turn on this option to turn notifications on or off. l High contrast text: Select this option to enable high-contrast text for better readability. l l l l l l Power button ends call: When selected, you can press the Power/Lock button to end a call. Autorotate screen: Select this option to automatically change the screen orientation when the phone is rotated.
1. Drag your finger on the screen to find and select the item. 2. Double-tap anywhere on the screen to open the item. To move an item: 1. Drag your finger on the screen to find the item. 2. Double-tap anywhere on the screen, but don’t lift your finger on the second tap. 3. Drag the item to a new spot and then lift your finger. To scroll through a screen: n Use two fingers to swipe up, down, left or right. To unlock the lock screen: n Use two fingers to swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Note: If you already changed the TalkBack shortcut gestures, check your TalkBack settings for the appropriate gesture. 3. Touch and hold anywhere on the screen. 4. Drag your finger around the screen to explore the options. Note: To cancel an action, drag your finger to your starting position. Change the TalkBack Reading Speed Important: The steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use the corresponding TalkBack gestures if you already have TalkBack turned on. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2.
Backup Options n n n 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 your phone (after a factory reset) or on a newer phone. HTC Sync Manager. Use HTC Sync Manager to import music, photos, and videos to your computer. You can also sync locally stored contacts, calendar events, bookmarks, documents, and playlists to your computer.
n Apps and settings. These include your contacts stored on your phone, text messages, Web bookmarks, personal dictionary, Wi-Fi networks, free apps you’ve installed, grid size and sort order on the Apps screen, and more. Backup Your Phone to Google Drive Turn on HTC Backup to do a daily backup of your content over Wi-Fi. You can turn it on by selecting Back up phone daily while doing the on-device setup, or enable it in Settings.
5. When prompted, allow HTC Backup to access your Google Drive. 6. After your settings have been restored, tap NEXT to continue setting up your phone. Your free apps that you’ve previously downloaded 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. You may continue using your phone while apps are being restored.
Once the phone has reset, it will run through the Hands Free Activation and update processes again. When finished, you will see the Welcome screen and Setup application. See Complete the Setup Screens to start over. Get Content From Another Phone These options let you transfer content from a previous device to your new phone. n See Transfer Content to Your New Phone for details.
Brightness By default, the screen brightness automatically adjusts depending on the surrounding lighting conditions. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Display & gestures. 3. Tap Brightness level. 4. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. 5. Tap OK. Set the Maximum Brightness Level You can set the maximum brightness level for your phone screen. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Display & gestures. 3. Tap Brightness level. 4. Clear the Automatic brightness option. 5.
1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Display & gestures. 3. Tap Daydream, and then select a screensaver. 4. Tap . Media Gesture Select this option to allow other apps to recognize the 3-finger gesture. Otherwise, the 3-finger gesture will only output the screen to the optional HTC Media Link HD. Note: The 3-finger gesture may not be available when TalkBack gestures are enabled. For details, see Navigate Your Phone with TalkBack. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Media gesture to select or clear this option.
Sound & Notification Settings The Sound & notification settings menu lets you control your phone’s audio, from ringtones and alerts to touch tones and notifications. Sound Profile and Vibrate Use the following settings for such features as silent mode, vibrate, and overall phone volume. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Sound & notification > Sound profile. 3. Select Normal, Vibrate, or Silent. 4.
Use Interruptions Use Interruptions to set a schedule when you don't want to be disturbed such as during meetings or bed time. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Sound & notification > Interruptions. 3. Tap When calls and notifications arrive, and then select the interrupt mode. 4. Under PRIORITY INTERRUPTIONS, enable events that are always allowed to interrupt during the downtime schedule. 5. Under DOWNTIME, set a schedule for your selected priority interruptions.
System Sound Settings The System sound settings menu lets you select whether you hear tones when tapping numbers on the dialpad, selecting onscreen options, and more. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Sound & notification. 3. Select or customize options under the System menu. l Keypad touch tones: Select the short tones to use. l Touch sounds: Play sounds when making an onscreen selection. l Screen lock sounds: Play sounds when locking or unlocking the screen.
3. Tap App notifications. 4. Select an app whose notifications you want to appear on the lock screen. 5. Select whether to block or to prioritize all notifications from the selected app. 6. Tap twice. 7. Tap When device is locked, and then choose whether to show or not to show notifications. 8. Tap Notifications access to control HTC Dot View notifications. Call Settings Use these options to set call features, voicemail, and more. Call Features Use these options to set various call features. 1.
3. Select the Hearing aids option. 4. Select Sidetone to get voice feedback in a hearing aid. CDMA Call Settings Use these options to enable hearing aid compatibility, and adjust several call settings, such as teletypewriter and DDTM. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Call. 3. Tap CDMA call settings.
DDTM Mode Select this option if you want to direct all calls to your voicemail when you are using data connection. Other CDMA Call Settings Select these options to enhance voice privacy, prepend numbers automatically, or use plus code dialing. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Call. 3. Tap CDMA call settings and select or customize these options. l Voice Privacy: Select to enable enhanced privacy mode. l Automatic prepend: Select to automatically add “1” for long distance calls.
1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Apps. 3. Browse to the app you want to clear and then tap it. Tip: Tap to sort the apps list. 4. In the App info screen, tap Clear data or Clear cache. Storage Settings The storage settings menu lets you view and manage the phone storage. Types of Storage Your phone has the following storage types for your apps, data, and files. n n n Phone storage.
Make More Storage Space As you use your phone, you’ll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to increase storage space. Run the Storage Wizard Free up space in the phone storage by uninstalling apps and deleting files you no longer need. In Settings, tap Storage > Make more space. Store Files in Google Drive Photos, email attachments, and other documents can be stored in Google Drive and accessed anywhere you are.
Set a lock screen PIN or password before starting encryption. Fully charge the battery and keep your phone connected to the power adapter during encryption. This process may take about an hour or so. You cannot undo encryption on the phone storage. If you want to return to an unencrypted phone, you must perform a factory reset. Once you enable storage card encryption, only new files added after encryption will be encrypted. Files already on the card will not be encrypted.
Use 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. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open the Quick Settings panel. 2. Tap the EXT SAVER tile to turn the mode on. Or to set when to automatically switch this mode on, tap below the tile. 3.
Battery Saving Tips How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use your phone. The power management features of your phone helps increase battery life. In times when you need to extend the battery life more, try out some of these tips. Check Power Usage Monitoring your battery usage helps you identify what’s using the most power so you can choose what to do about it. For details, see Check Battery Usage.
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. See Uninstall Third-party Apps. If an app came preloaded and can’t be uninstalled, disabling the app can still prevent it from continuously running or syncing data. In Settings > Apps, swipe to the ALL tab, tap the app, and then tap Disable.
1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Language & keyboard. 3. Tap Language and tap the language you want to use. Spell Checker Turn this feature on to underline misspelled words as you type. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Language & keyboard. 3. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Spell checker. Keyboard and Input Methods - HTC Sense Input The Language & keyboard settings let you select a preferred input method, control keyboard settings, and more. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2.
l l Personal dictionary: Add, edit, or remove words in the predictive text dictionary. For more information, see Enter Text with Word Prediction on the HTC Sense Keyboard. Tips & Help: Get tips and help related to the onscreen keyboard. Keyboard and Input Methods - Google Voice Typing This option lets you choose the input language for Google voice typing, block offensive words, or download offline speech recognition. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Language & keyboard > Google voice typing.
8. Tap Choose date format, and then select how you want dates to display on your phone. The selected date format also applies to the date displayed in the Alarm Clock. Printing Print from anywhere you are using Google Cloud Print™. For more information about Cloud Print, see google.com/cloudprint. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Printing > Cloud Print. Activate This Device If your phone has not been activated on the Sprint network, you can use the Activate this device menu option to begin the process. 1.
l HTC software update: Update the phone’s operating system. See Update Your Phone Software for details. About Your Phone The About menu lets you access important phone information and view legal and safety information. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap About. 3. Scroll through the list and select options to view or customize information. l Hardware and software version: Displays the phone hardware and software version.
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HTC software and apps can be used with materials that you own or are lawfully authorized to use and/or duplicate. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of copyrighted material may be a violation of copyright law in the United States and/or other countries/ regions. Violation of U.S. and international copyright laws may subject you to significant civil and/or criminal penalties.
For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your phone, including troubleshooting, specifications, account information, warranty information, and customer service contact information. Troubleshooting Check the questions and answers below for troubleshooting solutions for common phone issues. Check Here First Question: Phone freezes/operation is unstable. Answer: Restart the phone. If the screen is on and responsive, press and hold the Power/Lock button and then tap Restart.
Answer: Restart the phone. If the screen won't unlock, press and hold the Power/Lock button for more than 10 seconds until the phone restarts. Keep in mind that you could lose any or all of the data you're working on when you restart the phone. For details, see Turn Your Phone On and Off. Specifications The following tables list your phone’s and battery’s specifications. Phone Specifications Item Description Weight 157g ± 5g Continuous Talk Time* 3G: Approx. 1295 minutes GSM: Approx.
Battery Specifications Item Description Voltage 3.83 V Type Lithium-ion Capacity 2840 mAh Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help. Sprint Account Passwords You will need to create passwords to help protect access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to all your information.
n Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment. n Purchase accessories. n Shop for the latest Sprint phones. n View available Sprint service plans and options. n Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers, and more. From Your Sprint Phone 1. Tap > then drag . (If your screen is locked, press the Power/Lock button to turn on the display and up to unlock the screen.) 2.
Index 3 3-way Calling 96 4 4G 134 A Accessibility TalkBack 252 Accessory Jack 4 Account Passwords 281 Activation 19 Add to Album 161 Airplane Mode 38 Alarm 190 Alarm Sound 244-245 Always Smile 170 Android Beam 228 Answer a Call 86 App Notifications 57 Applications Clear App Cache 266 Install Third-Party Apps 250 Uninstall 266 Apps 31 Disable 268 Find and install 47 Open 34 Open from Lock Screen 34 Recent Apps 34 Refresh Content 35 Request refunds 48 Uninstall 48 Update 48 Apps Screen Arrange Apps 36 Group A
C Calculator 186 Calendar 186 Create Event 187 Edit Event 187 Invites 189 Make Call From 84 Share Events 189 Show or Hide 188 Snooze Reminders 190 View events 188 Call Forwarding 97 Call History 88 Block Caller 90 Make Call From 88 Open 89 Prepend a Number 89 Save a Number 89 Call Log 88 Call Screen 86 Call Services Call Forwarding 97 Call Waiting 97 Caller ID 97 Call Waiting 97 Caller ID 97 Camera 145 Capture Mode 146 Close the App 147 Getting Started 145 Manual Settings 157 Record Video 149 Set Flash 147
Delete Accounts 132 Delete Messages 130 Delete Search 130 Make Call From 84 Manage Email Messages 129 Move Messages 129 Read and Reply 128 Send Gmail 122 Smart Sync 132 Email Account Add Exchange ActiveSync 245 Add POP3, IMAP 245 Emergency Numbers 83 Emoji 39 Encrypt Data 268 Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) 83 Enter Text 39 Event Create 187 Edit 187 Exchange ActiveSync Add account 126 Features 130 Flag Email 131 Meeting Request 131 Out of Office Reply 131 Extended Home Screen 54 Extreme Power Saving Mode 270 F Fac
Group Text 114 H Hangouts 185 HD Voice 81 HDR 156 Headset Jack 4 Hearing Aids 264 History Erase 90 Home Key 28 Home Screen 27, 53 Add App Shortcuts 65 Add or Remove Widget Panel 64 Add Widgets 64 Arrange Widget Panels 64 Change Main Home Screen 63 Change Widget Settings 65 Customize 62 Extended 54 Feeds Panel 58 HTC Sense Home Widget 66 Launch Bar 63 Move or Remove Items 65 Organize Widget Panels 64 Settings 243 Wallpaper 62 HTC BlinkFeed 58 Customize 60 Customize Highlights 61 Off 59 Post Status 62 Remove
Settings 243 Unlock 49 Lock Screen Notifications 70 Long Distance Calls 84 M Mail Inbox 126 Maps 181 Media Gesture 260 Messages Back Up Messages 118 Block Messages 118 Delete Messages 118 Secure Box 117 Messaging 112 microSD Card Tray 4 MMS Create Slideshow 113 Reply 115 Send 113 Send messages 113 Mobile Hotspot 223 Motion Gestures Flip to Mute 17 Pick Up to Lower Volume 18 Pocket Mode 18 Rotate Screen 19 Motion Launch 74 On or Off 75 Quick Call 79 Troubleshooting 80 Wake and Unlock 76 Wake Phone 76 Wake to
Send Contacts 108 Phone Change Dialer Layout 82 Dialer 82 Ringtone 100 Phone Calls 81 Answer 86 Emergency Numbers 83 Extension Number 83 From Calendar Event 84 From Call History 88 From Email Messages 84 From People 88 From Text Messages 84 International 84 Missed Call 85 Phone Dialpad 82 Smart Dial 82 Use Speed Dial 84 Using phone keypad 82 Phone Layout (illustration) 3 Phone Number 37 Phone Update Software 50 Photo Blog 208 Photo Editor 167 Basic 167 Continuous Shots 170 Creative Effects 172 Photo Shapes
PIN 249 Screenshots 30 Scribble 206 Compose Note 207 Create Photo Blog 208 Notebook 209 Sharing a Note 209 SD Card 7 Format 9 Insert 7 Remove 8 Unmount 8 Search 140 By Voice 141 Set Options 141 Using Google 140 Using Google Now 141 Search Info 140 Security Settings Digital Certificates 251 Lock Screen 250 Screen Lock 248 Selfie Mode 151 Sequence Shot 171 Settings 241 About Your Phone 276 Accessibility 251 Accounts 245 Airplane Mode 242 Applications 266 Backup 254 Bluetooth 242 Call 264 Date & Time 274 Devic
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service 235 Status Bar 54 Status Icons 56 Stopwatch 191 Storage Copy Files 267 Encrypt Data 268 Optimize 268 Phone Storage 267 Photos and Videos 268 Storage Types 267 Storage Wizard 268 Transfer Files to Online Storage 268 Storage Wizard 268 Sweep Panorama 155 Swipe 13 T TalkBack 252 Assign Shortcuts 253 Context Menus 253 Gestures 252 Language 254 Reading Speed 254 Turn On 252 Tap 12 Text Cut and Paste 44 Edit 44 Share 44 Text Entry 39 Text Message Make Call From 84 Text Messaging
Review 94 Set Up 93 Settings 95 Voice Memos 215 Voice Recorder 215 Voice Typing 43 Voicemail 92 Display name 96 Greeting 96 International 237 Notification 92 Password 281 Retrieve Messages 93 Setup 92 Volume Key 4 W Wallpaper 62 Weather 192 Wi-Fi 220 Disconnect 221 Turn On or Off 220 WPS 221 Wi-Fi Calling 99 Enable 99 Make a Call 100 Set Up 99 Turn Off 100 Wi-Fi Direct 221 Widget panels 54 Wireless Router 223 World Clock 191 Y YouTube 194 Search Videos 194 Watch Videos 194 Z Zoe 166 Zoodles 204 Zoom 15 Zoom
