User guide HTC One® M9
Contents Contents Features you'll enjoy Personalization 10 Imaging 11 Sound 13 Unboxing HTC One M9 14 Slots with card trays 15 nano SIM card 15 Storage card 16 Charging the battery 19 Switching the power on or off 19 Phone setup and transfer Setting up your new phone for the first time 21 Transferring content from an Android phone 21 Transferring content from an iPhone 22 Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 22 Other ways of getting contacts and other con
Contents Restaurant recommendations 65 Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed 66 Customizing the Highlights feed 67 Saving articles for later 67 Posting to your social networks 68 Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed 68 Camera Camera basics 69 Selfies and people shots 74 Split Capture 76 Panoramic shots 77 Other camera features 79 Camera settings 80 Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery 82 Adding photos or videos to an album 85 Copying or moving photos or videos betwee
Contents Replying to a message 110 Forwarding a message 111 Moving messages to the secure box 111 Blocking unwanted messages 112 Copying a text message to the nano SIM card 112 Deleting messages and conversations 112 Entertainment HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio 114 HTC Music 115 FM Radio 118 HTC Connect 118 Power and storage management Battery 123 Phone storage 126 File Manager 128 Sync, backup, and reset Online sync 130 Backup 131 HTC Sync Manager 133 Reset 135 Contact
Contents What is Smart Sync? 154 Google Search and apps Google Now 155 Google Search 157 Google Chrome 158 Google Drive 159 Google Maps 161 YouTube 163 Other apps HTC Dot View 165 Scribble 167 Clock 169 Weather 170 Voice recorder 170 Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off 171 Managing your data usage 171 Wi-Fi connection 173 Connecting to VPN 174 Using HTC One M9 as a Wi-Fi hotspot 175 Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 176 W
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About this guide About this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. This is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure, or lets you know of an option that you may find helpful.
Important RF Notice Important RF Notice This device was tested for compliance with the applicable FCC and Industry Canada specific absorption rate (SAR) limits for radio frequency (RF) exposure during typical body-worn operations. To ensure that RF exposure levels remain at or below the tested levels, use a belt-clip, holster, or similar accessory that maintains a minimum separation distance of 1.0 cm between your body and the device, with either the front or back of the device facing towards your body.
Important note on recoverable data Important note on recoverable data Files and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your device may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software. Even a factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including personal information.
Features you'll enjoy Features you'll enjoy Personalization Designed with you in mind, HTC One M9 is filled with innovations that help it to adapt to your life. Themes Make HTC One M9 feel more personal by customizing how it looks with your own photos and then mix and match with different sets of icons, sounds, color schemes, and more. See What is the Themes app? on page 54. HTC Sense Home Your Home screen adapts to your needs at home, at work, and on the go.
Features you'll enjoy Imaging Made to help you capture your memories to share with family and friends. Bokeh When using Bokeh mode with the main camera, you can focus on any object by just tapping it, which blurs the background for an artistic effect. See Changing the focus in Bokeh mode on page 73. Split Capture Use Split Capture mode to record yourself and the action in front of you. This mode uses both the front and back cameras to capture a split-screen photo or video.
Features you'll enjoy One Gallery One Gallery lets you view all your photos and videos that are stored on HTC One M9 as well as on favored online services right from the Gallery app. You can also find similar photos and videos using Image match or by searching with keywords or tags. See One Gallery on page 89. Photo Editor The Photo Editor app enhances your photos, from basic edits to elegant effects! Make a photo surreal. Blend in shapes, elements, and prismatic effects. See Prismatic on page 96.
Features you'll enjoy Zoe Use the Zoe™ app to create stories using your photos and videos combined with your own soundtrack. Right from this app, you can engage with the Zoe community to share your content and remix with other people's content. There's also the Zoe website that's accessible from your computer web browser where everyone can view shared content. To find out how to use the Zoe app, go to www.zoe.com/help. To visit the Zoe website, go to www.zoe.com.
Unboxing Unboxing HTC One M9 1. POWER 2. VOLUME 3. microSD™ card slot with eject hole 4. Front camera 5. Proximity sensor 6. IR sensor 7. Dual speakers 8. Notification LED 9. nano SIM card slot with eject hole 10. USB connector 11. 3.5mm headset jack You need a 4G/LTE™ plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data services. Check with your operator for details. § If you want to use a case or screen protector, don’t cover and block the proximity sensor.
Unboxing Slots with card trays With HTC One M9 facing up, the nano SIM slot is on the left side and the microSD slot on the right side. There are trays inside the slots that are used for inserting your cards. When inserting the eject tool into the tray eject holes to remove the card trays, make sure not to press on the trays to avoid damaging the eject mechanism inside the slots.
Unboxing 4. Place the nano SIM card into the tray, with the gold contacts facing up and cut-off corner facing out. 5. Insert the card tray back into the slot. Removing a nano SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC One M9 before removing the card. 1. Hold the phone face down. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent paperclip— into the tray eject hole next to the nano SIM card slot. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the card tray ejects. 4.
Unboxing Inserting the microSD card 1. Hold the phone face up. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent paperclip— into the tray eject hole next to the microSD card slot. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the microSD card tray ejects. 4. Pull the microSD card tray out, and place the microSD card—contacts facing down—into the tray. 5. Insert the microSD card tray back into the slot.
Unboxing Removing the microSD card Make sure to unmount your microSD card before removing it. 1. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent paperclip— into the tray eject hole next to the microSD card slot. Use the tray eject tool that came with your phone. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the microSD card tray ejects. 4. Pull the microSD card tray out, and remove the microSD card.
Unboxing Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC One M9, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC One M9 for several minutes before powering it on. § Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC One M9 to charge the battery. When the battery power is too low, make sure to use the power adapter to charge, not the USB cable connection with your computer. 1.
Unboxing Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. 3. Tap Power off on the options menu.
Phone setup and transfer Phone setup and transfer Setting up your new phone for the first time When you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. 1. Use AT&T Ready2Go to import contacts, setup email accounts, and more. 2. Then complete the process with the HTC Setup wizard. Some features that need to connect to the Internet such as location-based services and auto-sync of your online accounts may incur extra data fees.
Phone setup and transfer 7. Wait for the transfer to finish. 8. Tap Done on both phones. Transferring content from an iPhone If you have an iPhone®, it's fast and easy to transfer your contacts, messages, and other content when you use HTC Sync Manager. To find out how, see Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone on page 135. If you only need to migrate your contacts, you can also use Bluetooth transfer.
Phone setup and transfer 4. On your old phone, turn Bluetooth on. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions on your old and new phones to pair them and start the data transfer. § Depending on the capabilities of your old phone, you may be able to transfer not only contacts but also other data such as calendar events and text messages through Bluetooth. § Use your iCloud storage or HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer Here are ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer. § Connect HTC One M9 to your computer. Your computer will recognize it just like any removable USB drive, and you can copy your media between them. § Download and use the HTC Sync Manager software on your computer. You can set it up to automatically get music, photos, and videos off HTC One M9 to your computer.
Phone setup and transfer Customizing Quick Settings You can remove, replace, or rearrange the tiles in Quick Settings. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap and do one of the following: § In the Quick Settings list, press and hold it to rearrange the list. § Under Hidden items, press and hold Settings.
Phone setup and transfer Updating your phone's software HTC One M9 can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You can also choose to automatically download updates or manually check if there's an available update. Visit www.htc.com/us/go/htc-software-updates/ for news and details about your phone's software updates. Checking for AT&T updates manually Use your phone’s data connection to manually check for and download AT&T updates for your phone.
Phone setup and transfer Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC One M9. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. You need a Google Wallet™ account to buy paid apps or to make in-app purchases. If you already have a Google Account, just add Google Wallet by signing in with your existing username and password at wallet.google.com.
Phone setup and transfer Downloading apps from the web You can download apps directly from websites. § Apps downloaded from websites can be from unknown sources. To help protect HTC One M9 and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you only download from websites you trust. § Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've set HTC One M9 to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources. 1.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone Basics HTC Sense Home After you've turned on and set up HTC One M9 for the first time, you'll see the Home screen. § Set up the HTC Sense Home widget to experience the convenience of a Home screen that automatically adjusts when you're at home, work, or outdoors. See What is the HTC Sense Home widget? on page 39. § Swipe right and you'll find HTC BlinkFeed®.
Your first week with your new phone Fourth navigation button options Hide navigation bar Turn off screen Auto rotate Notifications Quick settings See Adding a fourth navigation button on page 30. Adding a fourth navigation button You can add a fourth navigation button to make it easier to turn the display off, toggle auto-rotate, and more. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. 2. Tap Change navigation buttons. 3. Tap a fourth navigation button to add it.
Your first week with your new phone Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC One M9 into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC One M9 is in your bag. Switching to Sleep mode To turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode, you can: § Briefly press the POWER button. § Double-tap the lock screen. HTC One M9 also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s left idle for a while.
Your first week with your new phone Flip to mute If your phone is facing up when a call comes in, turn the phone over to mute it. If you go to Settings and then tap Sound & notification > Flip to mute, you can set your phone to: Mute once Mute only once after flipping the phone. While the phone is still facing down, it will ring again when there are other incoming calls.
Your first week with your new phone Rotate HTC One M9 for a better view For many screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC One M9 sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC One M9 sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more.
Your first week with your new phone Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger horizontally across the screen to go to other Home screen panels. Swipe vertically to scroll through a list, document, and more. Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Your first week with your new phone Press and flick On the Home screen, you can easily move a widget or icon from one screen to another. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger, and flick the screen to the new location with another finger. Slide with two fingers In some apps, like Gallery, Messages, Mail, or the web browser, slide two fingers apart to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text.
Your first week with your new phone Two-finger swipe Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick Settings. Three-finger swipe § Swipe up the screen with three fingers and HTC Connect® streams music or video from HTC One M9 to your speakers or TV respectively. You can also share streaming media from apps such as YouTube®. § Swipe down to disconnect from your speakers or TV.
Your first week with your new phone This feature may not be available in all languages. Opening an app § Tap an app on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen. § Tap to go to the Apps screen, and then tap the app you want to use. § On the Apps screen, tap , and then enter the name of the app you're looking for. Opening an app or folder from the lock screen On the lock screen, drag an app or folder icon up to unlock the screen and directly go to the app or folder.
Your first week with your new phone Refreshing 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 with your finger, and then release to refresh. Capturing your phone's screen Want to show off your high game score or write a blog post about HTC One M9 features? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery.
Your first week with your new phone HTC Sense Home widget What is the HTC Sense Home widget? Get quick access to apps, shortcuts and folders you use most frequently based on where you are. With the HTC Sense Home widget, HTC 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.
Your first week with your new phone Manually switching locations The HTC Sense Home widget automatically changes locations based on where you are. You can also manually change the location in the HTC Sense Home widget. For the HTC Sense Home widget to change locations automatically, you need to make sure that location services is turned on. See Turning location services on or off on page 181. 1. On your Home screen, slide right or left until you see the HTC Sense Home widget. 2.
Your first week with your new phone 3. Select the smart folders you want to show or hide. 4. Tap OK. Motion Launch What is Motion Launch? Motion Launch is a combination of a motion gesture followed by a finger gesture. With Motion Launch, you don't have to reach for the POWER button to wake up HTC One M9. Using a combination of simple gestures, you can wake up to your Home screen, HTC BlinkFeed, and more.
Your first week with your new phone 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. Waking up and unlocking Go from sleep mode and unlock HTC One M9 to the last screen you were using without reaching for the POWER button. 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.
Your first week with your new phone 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately swipe left from the right side of the screen. Make sure you're not touching the screen when the phone vibrates. Waking up to HTC BlinkFeed Go from sleep mode to HTC BlinkFeed without reaching for the POWER button. 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.
Your first week with your new phone Auto launching the camera with Motion Launch Snap When the screen is off, you can wake up the phone directly to the Camera app. § Press and hold the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button, and then lift the phone in landscape orientation. § Or first lift the phone in landscape orientation, and then press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button right away. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials when you exit the Camera app.
Your first week with your new phone 3. When you see the microphone icon on the screen, hold the phone close to your mouth, and then say "Call" and the contact name. For example, say "Call Jennifer". 4. You can then do one of the following: § If there are several contacts with the same first name, say the full name of the contact you want to call. § If a contact has several phone numbers, you'll see the following: 1.[full name] Home 2.[full name] Mobile 3.
Your first week with your new phone Lock screen Setting a screen lock Help protect your personal information and help prevent others from using HTC One M9 without your permission. Choose to set a screen lock pattern, numeric PIN, or other means of securing your phone. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC One M9 is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Security. 2. Tap Screen lock. 3.
Your first week with your new phone Interacting with lock screen notifications Besides seeing notifications on the lock screen, you can also interact with them. 1. Tap twice on a notification to go directly to the related app. 2. To see the entire list of notifications on the lock screen, swipe down on the lock screen. You can tap on a blank area of the screen to return to the lock screen. 3. Swipe left or right on the notification to remove it. 4.
Your first week with your new phone Notifications Notifications panel Notification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in progress such as files downloading. When you see notification icons, open the Notifications panel to check out details of the notifications that you've received. To open the Notifications panel, slide down from the top of the screen. § Some notifications allow you to take immediate action.
Your first week with your new phone Managing app notifications You can set the priority of app notifications or completely block notifications for apps you don't want to be notified about. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification. 2. Tap App notifications, and then tap the app you want manage. You can also press and hold a notification in the notifications panel, and then tap . 3. Tap the On/Off switch next to Block or Priority depending on what you want to do.
Your first week with your new phone Working with text Selecting, copying, and pasting text In HTC apps such as Mail and Messages, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share it. 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end anchors to highlight the surrounding text you want to select. 3. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap . The selected text is then copied to the clipboard. 4.
Your first week with your new phone § Choose from a wide selection of emoji. § Show or hide navigational arrow keys on the keyboard. If you enable the arrow keys in Settings, they'll only appear on the portrait keyboard. Entering text The onscreen keyboard becomes available when you tap a text field in an app. Tap the keys on the onscreen keyboard to enter letters and numbers, as well as punctuation marks and symbols. § Tap to enter an uppercase letter. Tap twice to turn on caps lock.
Your first week with your new phone Entering text with word prediction Ever started typing something you weren't sure how to spell? With word prediction, you'll see suggested words displayed just above the keyboard. Word prediction and next word prediction are enabled by default. To enter text in word prediction mode, do any of the following: § Tap the space bar to insert a highlighted word in the suggestion list. § Tap a word from the suggestion list.
Your first week with your new phone Editing or deleting words in the dictionary 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Personal dictionary. § To edit a word, tap the item in the list. § To delete items from the dictionary, tap remove, and then tap Delete. > Delete. Select the words you want to Using the Trace keyboard Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. 1.
Personalizing Personalizing Themes What is the Themes app? Themes brings a quick and easy way for you to customize HTC One M9 with wallpapers, sounds, icons, and more. Log in with your HTC account to browse from the available themes in the Themes store, or make your own. Downloading themes Find and download pre-made themes that make it easy for you to personalize your HTC One M9. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Themes. 2. Tap Get Started. 3. Sign in with your preferred account.
Personalizing Creating your own theme from scratch You can create and customize your own theme and even share it for others to download. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Themes. > Choose Home image to set the main wallpaper for your theme. 3. Select an image from Gallery or take a photo with Camera. 4. Move or enlarge the crop box to the area of the image you want to include and tap Done. 5. Tap Next. 6. Swipe up or down to the pre-defined style to select for your theme.
Personalizing 7. Tap until you see the mix and match screen. Continue making changes until you're satisfied with the result. 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. Finding your themes Themes you created or downloaded can be found in your theme collection. You'll also find the themes you bookmarked. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Themes. > My themes.
Personalizing More ways to personalize Personalization settings Aside from using Themes, you can also make HTC One M9 look and sound the way you want in Settings. § Choose a ringtone and other sounds that you like to use. See Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms on page 57. § Personalize your Home screen with a different wallpaper. See Home wallpaper on page 57. § For the lock screen, you can use the same wallpaper as your Home screen or choose a different wallpaper.
Personalizing Changing the display font You can change the font style and size of the display font or you can download new fonts online. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. 2. Under Font, tap Font style and choose one of the built-in fonts or tap download new fonts. to go online and 3. Tap Font size to choose the size of the font. Downloading fonts You must be logged on to your HTC Account to download fonts. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. 2.
Personalizing Adding Home screen widgets Widgets make at-a-glance important information and media content easily available. Choose from a selection of widgets and add the most useful ones to your Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-menu, tap Add apps and widgets. 3. Tap > Widgets. 4. Scroll through the widgets, or tap to search for a specific widget. Some widgets are available in different styles and sizes. 5.
Personalizing 4. Scroll through the apps or shortcuts, or tap to search for one. 5. Press and hold and then drag an app or a shortcut to a widget panel you want to add it to. To add an app from the Apps screen, press and hold the app, and then drag it to a widget panel. Editing Home screen panels Adding or removing a widget panel § You won't be able to add a new widget panel if you've already reached the maximum limit. § HTC BlinkFeed always appears as the first panel (if it's not removed).
Personalizing Moving a widget or icon You can easily move a widget or icon from one widget panel to another. 1. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger. 2. With another finger, flick left or right to rotate the screen to another widget panel. 3. Release the widget or icon. Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove, and then drag it to . 2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger.
Personalizing Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 2. Tap the folder to open it. 3. Tap the folder window’s title bar, and then enter a new folder name. 4. Add more apps into the folder. Tap , select your apps, and then tap Done. You can also add shortcuts to settings or information to a folder. Add a shortcut first to a widget panel, and then drag it over to the folder.
Personalizing 3. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 4. To add more apps, drag each app over to the folder. 5. To name the folder, open the folder, tap its title bar, and then enter a folder name. 6. When done, tap . Removing apps from a folder 1. On the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap > Custom. > Rearrange apps. 3. Tap the folder to open it. 4. Press and hold an app, and then drag it out to the Apps screen.
HTC BlinkFeed HTC BlinkFeed What is HTC BlinkFeed? Get the latest about your interests or stay in touch with friends right on HTC BlinkFeed. Set up which social networks, news sources, and more will appear. § Swipe up or down to browse stories on HTC BlinkFeed. § Tap tiles that have recommendations for points of interests and restaurants to get directions, read reviews, and more. § Tap a tile to view the content or to comment on a post or status update.
HTC BlinkFeed Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 1. On the Home screen, slide two fingers together. 2. Tap . 3. Do one of the following: § To turn on HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right until you see BlinkFeed, then tap it. § To turn off HTC BlinkFeed, swipe to the thumbnail and then tap Remove. Restaurant recommendations Can't think of what to eat? Get recommendations for restaurants nearby in HTC BlinkFeed. Make sure you've given HTC Sense Home permission to access your location.
HTC BlinkFeed Viewing restaurant recommendations View photos of the restaurant, get directions to the restaurant, and more. 1. When you see a restaurant recommendation tile, tap it to view more information. 2. You can do the following: § Tap the photo tile or View Photos to browse photos of the restaurant. § Tap the map icon or address to see the location in Google Maps™. From there, you can get directions. § If you see a phone number, tap the phone number to call the restaurant.
HTC BlinkFeed Searching and adding a topic of interest Looking for a more specific topic? Search for and select topics of interest to display them on HTC BlinkFeed. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap Search for content, and then enter the topic you're looking for. 3. Tap a result, and then tap to add it under Custom topics.
HTC BlinkFeed Posting to your social networks You can easily post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. You need to sign in to your social networks before you can post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Compose, and then choose a social network. 3. Compose your status update and post it on your social network.
Camera Camera Camera basics Camera screen Take great photos and videos with the camera. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Tap to see all controls on the Viewfinder screen. Choose a scene to use for taking photos. Choose a scene to use for recording videos. Choose an ISO level or set it back to Auto. Higher ISO works best in low light conditions. Choose an exposure setting. Higher exposure settings capture more light for your photos or videos.
Camera Zooming § Before taking a photo or video, slide two fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out. § When you're recording video, you can freely zoom in or out while recording. Turning the camera flash on or off Tap the flash icon to choose a flash setting. When using or , the camera intelligently sets the best flash brightness for your photo. Taking a photo 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode, if you're not in this mode.
Camera § If there are parts of the image that are in shadows and others are in highlights, use HDR to capture multiple shots of different exposures and combine them into one shot. Keep HTC One M9 steady or place it on a level surface when using HDR. § When taking a panoramic photo, consider the whole scene and focus on an object that has a neutral tone to help keep the exposure balanced in the composite image.
Camera 4. While recording, tap 5. Tap whenever you want to capture a still shot. to stop recording. Using the volume buttons for taking photos and videos In the Camera app, you can set the VOLUME buttons to function as the shutter release or zoom controls. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 3. Tap . > Volume button options. 4. Choose how you want to use the volume buttons when you're in the Camera app.
Camera 4. Press and hold the onscreen shutter button . The camera takes up to 20 consecutive shots of your subject. 5. Choose what you want to do with the continuous shots: § To keep just one photo, select the photo that you like the most, and then tap Best shot. § Tap Delete, select the unwanted shots, and then tap Delete to save only the remaining shots. § To save the whole batch of shots, just press .
Camera Selfies and people shots Tips for taking selfies and people shots Do you want yourself, your family, and friends to look best in your shots? Here are some camera options you can adjust or select before taking selfies and people shots. Portrait scene Using the Portrait scene helps a little in smoothing the skin in your selfies and people shots. 1. Switch to Camera or Selfie mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 69. 2.
Camera Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup Touch up your skin before taking your selfie. Live Makeup smoothens your skin in real time. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Selfie or Photo booth mode. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode on page 69. 3. To change the skin smoothing level, drag the slider across the adjustment bar. The adjustment bar is shown on the Viewfinder screen by default.
Camera 6. Pose and frame yourself on the Viewfinder screen. 7. Look at the front camera, and then: § Say Cheese or Capture to take a photo selfie. § Say Action or Rolling to record a video selfie. You can also use voice capture with the main camera. Switch to Camera mode, and then turn on Voice capture in the camera settings. Voice capture may not be available in all languages. Taking photos with the self-timer When you use the self-timer, the Camera app counts down before taking the shot.
Camera 3. Drag the handle at the middle of the Viewfinder screen to adjust the size of the windows. 4. Tap to toggle between the following options: Synchronous shot Use the main and front cameras to capture both photos or both videos at the same time. Asynchronous Separately capture photos or videos with the main and front cameras. You can record different lengths of videos. shot 5. When taking a synchronous shot, tap cameras. to take photos or 6.
Camera 4. When you're ready to take the shot, tap . 5. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. Hold HTC One M9 as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames. You can also tap to stop capturing anytime. The camera stitches the frames into a single photo. Taking a Pan 360 photo The world isn't flat and your photos shouldn't be either. Take a 360-degree panorama of what's around you. Some camera features are not available when you’re in this mode, such as zooming. 1.
Camera 6. When you're ready to take the first shot, center the white box within the Viewfinder markers. The camera automatically captures the frame. 7. To take succeeding shots, pan HTC One M9 up, down, left, and right as smoothly as you can. As you pan in one direction, you'll see another white box. Center the white box again within the Viewfinder markers. Stand in the same spot even as you turn around to take more shots. For best results, remember to: § Avoid capturing scenes with moving objects.
Camera Recording videos in slow motion Relive high speed action bit by bit and add a touch of suspense to your videos. Audio is recorded when you're in this scene, but will only be available when video is played back in normal speed. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode, if you're not in this mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 69 for details. 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 4. Tap , and then tap 5. Tap to start recording.
Camera 7. When done, tap . To display the settings again, just tap . 8. When you're ready to take a photo, tap . You can save your customized settings as a new capture mode. See Saving your settings as a capture mode on page 81 for details. Saving your settings as a capture mode Save a scene or your custom settings as a new capture mode so you can conveniently use it anytime you need it. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2.
Gallery Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Reminisce about good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos. View them by time, album, or location. When viewing your photos and videos, the onscreen navigation buttons will be hidden. Tap anywhere on the screen to see Gallery controls and onscreen navigation buttons. Viewing photos and videos organized by time Switch to Timeline view when you want to view your photos and videos according to when they were taken. 1.
Gallery Viewing your favorite photos Easily see all your favorite photos in one place. You can add photos to the My favorites album. § To add a photo, find and view the photo in full screen, tap the photo, and then tap Favorite. > § To view these favorite photos, open the My favorites album. § To remove a photo from the My favorites album, press and hold the thumbnail and then tap Remove. Showing or hiding albums Have too many albums cluttering up Gallery? You can choose to show or hide albums. 1.
Gallery 4. Zoom out or pan across the map until a numerical location indicator appears. The number in the location indicator shows how many photos were taken in that area. 5. Tap the location indicator to see the photos taken in that area. Want to know where you took a particular photo? While viewing the photo in full screen, tap anywhere on the screen, and then tap > Show on map. (Show on map is available when you've enabled Geo-tag photos in Camera.
Gallery Adding photos or videos to an album 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Gallery. , and then choose how you want to view your photos and videos. 3. Open a group of photos and videos, such as an event in Timeline view or an album. 4. Tap > Add to album. 5. Select the photos or videos you want to add, and then tap Next. 6. Create an album or select an album that you've already created in Gallery. To create a new album to move or copy to, tap .
Gallery 8. If you need to remove a tag you've added, just tap the tag, and then tap OK. 9. Tap Save. To tag a single photo or video, press and hold the photo or video. Tap Add tag, and then enter your keywords. Viewing your tagged photos and videos 1. In Gallery, tap > Tags. You'll see tiles of your used tags, with numbers that indicate how many photos and videos belong to each tag. 2. Tap a tile to open it and view tagged photos and videos.
Gallery 4. Tap . 5. Select what you want from the matching results. Finding matching photos Looking for photos of a specific person? Use Image match to find photos faster instead of browsing through Gallery. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and 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.
Gallery Changing the video playback speed Want to add a cinematic flair to your video by slowing down a particular scene? You can vary the playback speed of a selected section of a slow motion video. You can only change the video playback speed of videos captured using the slow motion scene in the Camera app. 1. In Gallery, open the video you want to play in full screen. You can identify slow motion icon on the thumbnail. videos by the 2. Tap to switch between normal and slow motion playback. 3.
Gallery Viewing a Zoe in Gallery When you view a group of photos and videos such as in an album, Gallery automatically composes a Zoe. A Zoe is a collection of photos and videos that Gallery has preselected, with added background music and special effects. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Gallery. , and then choose how you want to view your photos and videos. If you are in Timeline view, you need to go to the Events or Year tab. 3.
Photo Editor Photo Editor Basics Choosing a photo to edit You can select photos to edit from Photo Editor or Gallery. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photo Editor. 2. Tap Gallery to open an existing photo on your phone, and then browse for the item to edit. Or, tap Camera if you want to take a new photo to edit. A slideout menu appears where you can choose editing options. You can also tap while viewing a photo in full screen from the Gallery app.
Photo Editor 5. Choose a pen color from the color bar. 6. Draw on the photo. You can tap to switch to full screen view. 7. To undo or redo an action, open the toolbar, and then tap or . Or, you can use the eraser from the toolbar to remove specific parts of your drawing. 8. Tap when done. 9. Tap , and then tap to toggle between the before and after photos. to save changes. 10. Tap The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Applying photo filters 1.
Photo Editor Retouching photos of people 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 90 to find out how. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Touch up. 3. Choose a facial touch-up to apply, and then customize its settings. 4. Tap . 5. Tap , and then tap 6. Tap to save changes. to toggle between the before and after photos. The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Fixing red eye in photos 1.
Photo Editor GIF creator Create an animated gif that you can quickly upload and share. This feature is available for burst shots captured with continuous shooting mode. You can identify burst shots by the icon on the thumbnail. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 90 to find out how. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > . You'll see an animation of the frames. 3.
Photo Editor Object Removal Did a pedestrian or passing car ruin your otherwise perfect shot of a famous landmark? Retouch the photo to remove unwanted people or objects. This feature is available for burst shots captured with continuous shooting mode. You can identify burst shots by the icon on the thumbnail. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. . You'll see frames around areas in the 2.
Photo Editor 12. Tap a setting to adjust its values, and then tap 13. 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. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 90 to find out how. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > . 3. Choose a second image to be the fill for your selected shape. 4.
Photo Editor 13. If you want to adjust your photo to blend with the image fill, tap fill layer to the photo layer. to switch from the image 14. Tap a setting and drag the slider to adjust its values, and then tap . 15. Tap to save changes. The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Prismatic Got a bright and colorful image? Use Prismatic effect for fresh crystal prism patterns. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit.
Photo Editor Double Exposure With Double Exposure, combine and blend two photos and create something surreal. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 90 to find out how. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > . 3. Choose your second image. This will be your top layer . 4. Drag the layer to move it. 5. Drag your fingers apart or together on the layer to adjust its size. 6. Tap 7. Tap 8. Tap to open the toolbar.
Photo Editor Elements Add animated elements to your photo. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 90 to find out how. 2. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > . 3. Tap an element type to apply to your photo. 4. Tap 5. Tap 6. Tap to open the toolbar. , draw an animation path or area for the selected effect, and then tap . to adjust the animation speed and intensity. 7.
Photo Editor 4. Drag the slider to apply Face Fusion to the image. To choose another target face, just tap the thumbnail of the target person and browse to a new photo. 5. When you are satisfied with the result, tap and choose to save as a photo or video.
HTC Print Studio HTC Print Studio What is HTC Print Studio? Need an idea for a personalized gift? HTC Print Studio lets you choose photos on HTC One M9 to create professional photo gifts that can be purchased online and shipped to your family or friends. Choosing the type of photo gift Before selecting the photos that you will use to make your photo gift, choose the kind of gift you want to create. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap HTC Print Studio. 2.
HTC Print Studio 3. When a photo is selected, tap it to edit it. You can crop it, apply filters, and more. 4. If available, tap and then tap Layouts to choose the layout you want for your photo gift. 5. If you see text on the photo gift, you can change it. Tap the text box, and then enter your text. 6. Tap to view your photo gift in full screen. 7. After you've finished creating your photo gift, tap Next. 8.
Video chat and phone calls Video chat and phone calls Video chat Face Tracking Want the other party to always have you in view? While doing a video chat using a third-party app, Face Tracking focuses on your face and others around you, and tracks faces that are within the camera's angle of view. Face Tracking can track a maximum of 4 faces. 1. Open your video chat app, and then tap to open the menu. 2. Tap to turn on Face Tracking.
Video chat and phone calls 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. Sharing your phone screen Want to show off some pics or teach your friend how to use a phone feature? Screen Share allows you to show your phone screen to the person you're video chatting with. You need a third-party video chat app to use Screen Share. 1.
Video chat and phone calls Dialing an extension number To skip voice prompts when dialing an extension number, do one of the following: § After dialing the main number, press and hold * . A comma (,) is added to the number you are dialing. Enter the extension number, and then tap the call button. You will be connected to the mainline and then to the extension number. § After dialing the main number, press and hold # to add a semicolon (;).
Video chat and phone calls Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC One M9 even if the nano SIM card has been blocked or if you don't have one installed. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call. 1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. 2. Dial the emergency number for your locale, and then tap Call.
Video chat and phone calls Switching between calls If you’re already in a call and you accept another call, you can switch between the two calls. 1. When you receive another call, tap Answer to accept the second call and put the first call on hold. 2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen. Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC One M9 to your ear when the speakerphone is on.
Video chat and phone calls Call History Use Call History to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls. 1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. 2. Swipe to view the Call History tab. 3. Do one of the following: § Tap a name or number in the list to call. § Press and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu. § Tap to display just a particular type of call such as missed calls or outgoing calls.
Video chat and phone calls Using a roaming service may incur additional charges. Check with your mobile operator for rates before using a roaming service. Changing the default country code for Home dialing 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Settings > Call. 2. Tap Home dialing settings. 3. Select a country, and then tap OK. Turning off Home dialing If you prefer to manually enter complete phone numbers to call while roaming, you can turn off Home dialing. 1.
Messages Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Messages. . 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft. ). If § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message.
Messages Sending a group message Group messaging makes it easy to send a message to multiple contacts all at once. You can choose to send a group SMS or group MMS. Group MMS may incur extra data fees. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages. 2. Tap . 3. Tap , and then select multiple recipients. 4. To send a group SMS, tap , and then select Send as individual. Clear this option to send your message as a group MMS.
Messages 3. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message. 4. Tap . Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC One M9, you can select which phone number to reply to. Keep in mind that if you don't select another number, your response will be sent to the phone number that your contact used to send the last message. 1. While viewing the exchange of messages with a contact, tap and select which phone number you want to reply to.
Messages Blocking unwanted messages Declutter your Messages screen by moving spam messages from contacts to the block box. If you have blocked a contact, that contact's text or picture messages will also be in the block box. § Open the Messages app, press and hold a contact (or phone number) and tap Block contact. § To block multiple contacts, tap > Block contacts, select the contacts, and tap Block.
Messages Preventing a message from being deleted You can lock a message to prevent it from being deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 3. Tap the message that you want to lock. 4. Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed.
Entertainment Entertainment HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio Toggling modes in HTC BoomSound Turn on HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio™ in Settings and experience a whole new level of mobile audio from the speakers on HTC One M9. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio to toggle between Theater mode and Music mode. HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio is not available over HDMI, Bluetooth, Miracast™, or USB audio out.
Entertainment HTC Music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC One M9 using the Music app. When you open the Music app for the first time, you'll be asked if you would like to automatically download related content, such as album covers and artist photos, to HTC One M9. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and 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.
Entertainment 5. You can also: Rearrange songs Drag to move the song to its new position. Delete songs Select the songs you want to remove from the playlist. Change playlist name Type the new name of the playlist in the title text box. 6. Tap Save. You'll find newly created playlists on the Music app's Playlists tab. To edit or delete a playlist you've created, from the Playlists tab, tap a playlist to open it, and then tap > Edit playlist or Delete.
Entertainment Trimming an MP3 ringtone Use the Music app's ringtone trimmer if you want to set only a part of the song as ringtone. 1. Play the song that you want to set as a ringtone. 2. Tap > Set as ringtone > Trim the ringtone. 3. 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. 4. When you're done trimming, tap Set as. 5.
Entertainment FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Listen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC One M9 to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap FM Radio. . The first time you open FM Radio, it scans for local FM stations that you can listen to. 3.
Entertainment Using HTC Connect to share your media Before you start, make sure you have set up your speakers, TV, or appliance to connect to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to its documentation on how to set it up. 1. Open and play any music or other media content that you want to share from HTC One M9. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen. 3. Choose the device you want to connect to. 4. Once connected, use your phone to control the volume, pause or resume playback, and more. 5.
Entertainment Streaming music to Blackfire compliant speakers BLACKFIRE RESEARCH Play music simultaneously to multiple Blackfire compliant speakers from HTC One M9. Before you start, make sure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to the documentation that comes with your speakers to set up and connect them to your Wi-Fi network. 1. After connecting your speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on HTC One M9. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen.
Entertainment Streaming music to speakers powered by the Qualcomm AllPlay smart media platform Before you start, make sure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to the documentation that comes with your speakers to set up and connect them to your Wi-Fi network. 1. After connecting your speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on HTC One M9. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen.
Entertainment 4. Use the controls in the app to control music playback and adjust the speaker volume. 5. To switch between speakers, tap speaker. next to the current speaker name, and then tap another 6. When several phones are streaming music to the same speaker, tap the queue. to add your music to 7. To view the queue and check where your music is lined up in the list, tap 8. Tap . to access BoomSound Connect settings. You can rename speakers or clear the queue.
Power and storage management Power and storage management Battery Displaying the battery percentage You can check the percentage of remaining battery power right from the status bar. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Battery Manager. 2. Select Show battery level. Checking battery usage See a ranking list of apps that are using the battery. You can also see how much and how long the battery has been used for each app. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Battery Manager. 2.
Power and storage management Using power saver mode Power saver mode helps to increase battery life. It reduces the usage of phone features that drain the battery such as the display and data connection. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Battery Manager. 2. Tap the Power saver On/Off switch to turn power saver mode on or off. If you want to choose which phone features to conserve power for, tap Power saver.
Power and storage management § If the Sleep mode option in Settings > Battery Power is enabled, at low peak times, your phone will turn off the data connection after the screen has been off for 15 minutes and there's no network activity (no downloads, streaming, or data usage). The data connection resumes when you switch the screen back on. § Turn on Airplane mode when you don't need any wireless connections and you don't want to receive calls or messages.
Power and storage management § Choose widgets wisely. Some widgets constantly sync data. Consider removing the ones that are not important from your Home screen. § In Play Store, tap > Settings, and then clear Add icon to Home screen to avoid automatically adding Home screen app shortcuts whenever you've installed new apps. Also tap Auto-update apps > Do not auto-update apps if you're fine with updating apps from Play Store manually.
Power and storage management Copying files to or from HTC One M9 You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC One M9. Save and close your files before copying them from your computer to HTC One M9, or vice versa. 1. Connect HTC One M9 to the computer using the supplied USB cable. You'll see options for viewing or importing files on the computer screen. 2. Choose to view files. 3. Copy the files from your computer to HTC One M9, or vice versa. 4.
Power and storage management Move some apps to the storage card Some third-party apps can be moved from the phone storage to the storage card. Go to Settings > Apps > On SD card to see which apps can be moved. To move, tap an app, and then tap Move. § Moving apps to the storage card doesn't back up the apps. If you do a factory reset, your phone loses the apps. You'll need to reinstall them.
Power and storage management Favoriting files 1. In File Manager, browse for the file or folder. 2. Select items to favorite. 3. Tap . To remove an item from the Favorites tab, select the item and tap Remove from favorites. Deleting files or folders 1. In File Manager, browse for the file or folder. 2. Select items to delete. 3. Tap Delete.
Sync, backup, and reset Sync, backup, and reset Online sync Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC One M9. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC One M9 and the Web. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. . 3. Tap the account type you want to add. 4.
Sync, backup, and reset 3. Tap next to the account you want to remove. Or if you're on the Account settings screen, tap . 4. Tap Remove. Some personal data may be retained by the third-party app after you have removed the account from HTC One M9. Backup Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC One M9? Back up HTC One M9 before you erase the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new phone.
Sync, backup, and reset Files Manually copy and paste files by connecting HTC One M9 to your computer as a disk drive. Other data Check other apps to see if they support exporting data to the phone storage or storage card. Backing up your data locally If you want to separately back up your content such as contacts and text messages on HTC One M9, here are some tips on how to export or import your data. Backing up your contacts 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
Sync, backup, and reset Backing up text messages by email You need to set up your email account in the Mail app. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Messages. > Back up/Restore SMS. 3. Tap Back up > Back up SMS via mail. 4. To help protect your data, set a password for your backup. Be sure to remember this password. You'll need to enter it again when restoring messages. If you don't need a password, select Do not password protect this backup. 5. Enter your email address. 6.
Sync, backup, and reset Transfer content § 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. § Import all music, photos, and videos from your HTC phone to your computer. § Copy selected music, photos, or videos from your computer to your phone. § Import documents from your computer to your phone.
Sync, backup, and reset Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone With HTC Sync Manager, easily transfer iPhone content such as contacts, messages, wallpaper, camera photos, and more to your HTC phone. If you're using an HTC phone that has HTC Sense 6, HTC Sync Manager also enables your phone to find and install the same apps that you were using on your iPhone. You need to use iTunes 9.0 or later to back up your iPhone content first to your computer. 1.
Sync, backup, and reset HTC One M9 not responding? If HTC One M9 does not respond when you touch the screen or press the buttons, you can still restart it. Press and hold the POWER and VOLUME UP buttons for at least 10 seconds. HTC One M9 then restarts. Resetting HTC One M9 (Hard reset) If HTC One M9 has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset or master reset).
Contacts Contacts Your contacts list The Contacts app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC One M9 and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the Contacts app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Contacts. 2. On your contacts list, you can: § View your profile and edit your contact information. § Create, edit, find, or send contacts. § Tap a contact photo to find ways to quickly connect with the contact.
Contacts Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC One M9, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Contacts. 2. On the Contacts tab, you can: § Find people in your contacts list. Tap , and then enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search people box. , enter the first few letters of the § Find people on your company directory.
Contacts How do I add an extension number to a contact number? While creating a new contact or editing a contact's details in Contacts, you can add an extension number to their number so you can skip the voice prompts when calling. 1. After entering the number of the main line, do one of the following: § Tap P(,) to insert a pause before the phone dials the extension number. To insert a longer pause, enter P(,) several times. § Tap W(;) to be prompted to confirm the extension number. 2.
Contacts Getting in touch with a contact 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name), and then choose how you want to get in touch with that contact. For more ways of getting in touch with your contact, tap an icon below the contact photo. Importing or copying contacts Importing contacts from your nano SIM card 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the Contacts tab, tap , and then find and tap Contacts. > Manage contacts. 3.
Contacts Copying contacts from one account to another Contacts from your social network accounts may not be copied. 1. On the Contacts tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Copy contacts, and then choose a contact type or online account to copy from. 3. Select a contact type or account you want to save to. Merging contact information Avoid duplicate entries by merging contact information from different sources, such as your social network accounts, into one contact.
Contacts Sending contact information 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Contacts. 2. On the Contacts tab, do one of the following: To send Do this Someone's contact information Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon or photo), and then tap Send contact as vCard. Your contact information Press and hold My profile, and then tap Send my profile. 3. Choose how you want to send the vCard. 4. Select the type of information you want to send. 5. Tap Send.
Contacts Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each text message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 2. Go to the Group action tab. 3. Choose if you want to send a group message or group email. Editing a group 1. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group. 2. You can: § Change the group name.
Contacts Organizing your private contacts 1. On the Contacts tab, tap > Manage contacts > Private contacts. 2. To add contacts to the private contacts list, tap then tap Save. 3. To remove private contacts from the list, tap you want to remove, and then tap Remove.
Calendar and Email Calendar and Email Viewing the Calendar Use the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you've signed into your online accounts, related events will also appear in Calendar. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Calendar. , and then choose a calendar view. If you see the current date icon, tap it to return to the current date. Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events.
Calendar and Email Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC One M9, and also sync events with your Exchange ActiveSync calendar. You can also create, modify, and sync events with your Google calendar. Editing events is not supported for all accounts. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Calendar. 2. On any Calendar view, do one of the following: Create an event Tap Edit an event . Tap , and then select the calendar you will add the event to.
Calendar and Email 3. Select or clear an account you wish to show or hide. If you have multiple calendars under an online account, tap to select the items to include. 4. Tap Save. Calendars are synced on HTC One M9, even if they are hidden. Sharing an event You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Calendar. 2.
Calendar and Email Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon notifications area of the status bar to remind you. will appear in the 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2. If the notification shows that there are multiple reminders, tap it to see all the reminders. You can then choose to snooze or dismiss them. 3. If you see a single event notification, spread your two fingers on the notification to expand it.
Calendar and Email Checking your mail The Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or more email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC One M9. 1. From the Home screen, tap accounts appears. , and then find and tap Mail. The inbox of one of your email 2. Do any of the following: § Tap an email message to read. § To display email messages in another mail folder, tap folder you want to view.
Calendar and Email Sending an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Mail. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Tap . 4. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap > Show Cc/Bcc. 5. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. 6. Do any of the following: § Add an attachment. Tap and then choose what you want to attach.
Calendar and Email Quickly replying to an email message You can quickly respond to a new email message from the Home screen or lock screen. 1. When you receive a new email message notification, slide the Notifications panel down. 2. On the email preview, tap Reply all. If you have several notifications and you don't see the email options, expand the email preview by sliding two fingers apart on the notification. 3. Compose your reply message and tap .
Calendar and Email Deleting email messages 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Select the email messages you want to delete. To select all, select one email message first, and then tap > Select all. 3. Tap Delete. Searching email messages 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Mail. . 3. If you want to refine or filter your search, tap , check the search options, and then tap OK.
Calendar and Email Setting your Out of the office status 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Tap > Out of the office. 3. Tap your current office status, and then select Out of the office. 4. Set the dates and times. 5. Enter the auto-reply message. 6. If you want a different auto-reply message for recipients outside your organization, tap the Send replies to external senders option, and then enter the auto-reply message in the box. 7. Tap Save. Sending a meeting request 1.
Calendar and Email What is Smart Sync? Smart Sync automatically extends the sync time the longer the Mail app is inactive. Set your email account to Smart Sync when you don't need to check new email messages frequently. Smart Sync helps save battery power. If you want to receive email messages as they arrive, select another Peak time sync and Off-peak sync schedule in the email account's Sync, Send & Receive settings.
Google Search and apps Google Search and apps Google Now Getting instant information with Google Now Do you want to check the weather or your morning commute time before you start your day? Google Now™ delivers quick and up-to-date information that matters to you—all without the search. Depending on your location, time of day, and previous Google searches, Google Now displays information cards that include: § The day's weather and the weather forecast for upcoming days.
Google Search and apps Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. For example, you can change the weather units in the Weather card or your transportation mode in the Traffic card. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Google. 2. Do any of the following: § To change a card setting, such as the weather unit on the Weather card, tap then tap the arrow buttons when available.
Google Search and apps Google Search Searching HTC One M9 and the Web You can search for information on HTC One M9 and on the Web. In the Google Search app, start your search by entering a keyword or by using Google Voice Search™. To open Google Search, from the Home screen, tap up from the onscreen navigation buttons. , and then find and tap Google. Or just swipe Some apps, such as Contacts or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps.
Google Search and apps Setting search options 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Google. , and then tap Settings. 3. Tap an option you want to set. To get help or provide feedback, tap , and then tap Help & feedback. Google Chrome Browsing the Web Visit your favorite websites or search the Web using Google Chrome™. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Chrome. 2. Tap the URL box at the top of the screen. 3. Enter the webpage address or search keywords. 4.
Google Search and apps Bookmarking a webpage Add your favorite webpages as bookmarks so you can access them quickly. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > . 2. On the Add bookmark screen, you can edit the bookmark name and save the bookmark in a new category folder. 3. Tap Save. To view and open a bookmark, tap and then tap it. > Bookmarks. Navigate to the bookmark you want to open, Clearing your browsing history 1. While viewing a webpage, tap of the screen.
Google Search and apps Activating your free Google Drive storage Use up to 115GB of free Google Drive storage. In addition to the default storage that you get from Google Drive, HTC One M9 features an additional 100GB of online storage free for two years. Sign in to your Google Account on HTC One M9—and not from your computer or other non-HTC phones— to claim this offer. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Drive. 2.
Google Search and apps Google Maps About Google Maps Google Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a map, or view locations at street level. § To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. § The Google Maps app does not cover every country or city.
Google Search and apps Searching for a location Use Google Maps to search for a location, such as an address or a type of business or establishment (for example, museums). 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Maps. 2. Tap the search box and then enter the place you want to search for. 3. Tap the Enter key on the keyboard or tap a suggested search item. If there is only one search result, it will be marked with a place marker . 4.
Google Search and apps 5. Tap Choose destination, and then enter or select your destination. If you're taking public transit, tap route preferences. to set the date and time of travel, or tap Options to set your 6. Tap a route or transit option to view the directions on the map. You'll also see the travel duration on the info sheet at the bottom of the screen. 7. Tap the info sheet to view the directions in a list.
Google Search and apps 4. Enter the playlist name, and then tap OK. If you don't want to share the video playlist, select Private before you tap OK. 5. To add another video to your playlist, browse or search for the video, and then tap the video title. next to 6. Tap Add to, and then tap the playlist name. To access and watch your video playlists, minimize the video screen and then tap slideout menu. Tap the playlist you want.
Other apps Other apps HTC Dot View Personalizing 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. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap HTC Dot View. The HTC Dot View app is available in Google Play. Make sure to install the latest app update. Wallpaper Choose a preset wallpaper, or create your own dotted wallpaper from a photo. 1. In the HTC Dot View app, tap Themes. 2.
Other apps Types of notifications to display Alerts for clock alarms, timers, and calendar events will automatically display through the HTC Dot View case. You can choose whether to display or hide notifications for apps—which include Mail, Messages, Phone, and more. 1. In the HTC Dot View app, tap Notification settings. 2. Choose which app notifications you want to show or hide. Not seeing recent calls on HTC Dot View? By default, up to 3 received or dialed numbers will be displayed on HTC Dot View.
Other apps Need more details? For more details, see the HTC Dot View Get started guide that comes with the case. Scribble Using Scribble Want to make a page for your digital scrapbook? Use the Scribble app to get artistic and combine photos, text, and illustrations in a note. With several templates to choose from, you can even create lists or track your budget. Have a greeting card ready and link it to your friend's birthday in Calendar to send in a few taps. Composing a note 1.
Other apps Creating a photo blog note Think photos can best convey your story? Group photos into a note, and make it more entertaining by including photo collages, stickers, and more. If inserting a collage, first group the photos in the same event or album in Gallery. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Scribble. 2. Tap and choose the photo blog template. 3. Tap to take a photo or select photos in Gallery to group them in a collage. 4.
Other apps 6. Under Share to, tap where you also want to share the link that will be created. You'll be prompted to complete the action in the apps you selected. 7. Tap Done. To view notes you've shared, swipe to the Share tab on the Scribble main screen. Clock Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC One M9 as a world clock to see the date and time in cities across the globe. You can also set alarms or track your time using the stopwatch or timer.
Other apps Weather Checking Weather Use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next few days. In addition to your current location, you can view weather forecasts for other cities around the globe. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Weather. You'll see the weather for different cities, including where you are. 2. Tap a city to view weather information. 3.
Internet connections Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges. You need a 4G/LTE plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data services. Check with your operator for details. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap the Mobile data On/Off switch to turn the data connection on and off.
Internet connections Turning data roaming on or off Connect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out of your mobile operator’s coverage area. Using data services while roaming may be costly. Check with your mobile operator for data roaming rates before you use data roaming. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Mobile data. 3. Select or clear the Data roaming option.
Internet connections Wi-Fi connection To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of a Wi-Fi signal varies depending on objects the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through (such as buildings or a wall between rooms). Turning Wi-Fi on or off 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi On/Off switch to turn Wi-Fi on or off. 3. Tap Wi-Fi to see a list of detected wireless networks.
Internet connections Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr) You can set HTC One M9 to automatically log into a public Wi-Fi network that you regularly use. This saves you the trouble of going through the Wi-Fi provider's web authentication every time you connect to their Wi-Fi network. Just add your login credentials to the WISPr (Wireless Internet Service Provider roaming) settings. The access point of the Wi-Fi network needs to support the WISPr web portal.
Internet connections Adding a VPN connection You must first set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage and set up the VPN. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More. 3. Tap VPN > > Add VPN profile. 4. Enter the VPN settings and set them up according to the security details your network administrator gave you. 5. Tap Save. Connecting to a VPN 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2.
Internet connections 4. Enter a hotspot name or use the default. 5. Enter a password or use the default. The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use HTC One M9 as a wireless router. 6. To help make your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, tap Choose from the available settings, and then press > Advanced. . 7. Tap the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot On/Off switch to turn it on. HTC One M9 is ready to be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot when you see on the status bar.
Wireless sharing Wireless sharing Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn the Bluetooth connection on and off. 3. Tap Bluetooth to see a list of available devices. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals.
Wireless sharing Reconnecting a Bluetooth headset Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC One M9, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device. 1. Turn Bluetooth on and check the list of paired devices. See Turning Bluetooth on or off on page 177. 2. Tap the headset’s name in the Paired Devices section. 3.
Wireless sharing 6. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap the relevant notification to view the file. 7. You can also tap > Show received files to view files received via Bluetooth. NFC Using NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC One M9, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. NFC may not be available in some phones.
Wireless sharing Beaming content Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC turned on. If the other device has an Android Beam™ option, make sure it is also turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, in the share options, tap Android Beam. 2. Hold HTC One M9 and the other phone back to back. Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC One M9 and the other phone's NFC area are close to one another.
Settings and security Settings and security Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC One M9, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Location. 2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on and off. 3. Under Location sources, select the location mode you want. For example, for a better estimate of your location, choose High accuracy. To save battery power, choose Battery saving.
Settings and security Scheduling when to turn data connection off To help conserve power and data usage, you can set a time period when the data connection will automatically turn off during low peak times. This takes effect after the screen has been off for 15 minutes and there's no network activity (no downloads, streaming, or data usage). 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Power. 2. Tap Sleep mode. 3. To manually change the settings, clear Learn sleep time automatically if it's selected.
Settings and security Touch sounds and vibration Some people like the sound or vibration feedback they get when touching the screen, and some don't. You can turn on or off various types of touch sounds and vibration on HTC One M9.
Settings and security Accessibility settings Use these settings when you’ve downloaded and installed an accessibility tool, such as a screen reader that provides voice feedback. You can turn accessibility functions or services on or off. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Choose the settings you want.
Settings and security Pinning the current screen For added security when showing your phone to someone else, use the screen pinning option to lock the display on the current app. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Security. 2. Under Advanced, tap Screen pinning, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn it on. 3. On the Apps screen, open the app that you want. 4. Press , and then tap on the app thumbnail. 5. When prompted, tap Start.
Settings and security Restoring a nano SIM card that has been locked out If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, the card will become “PUK-locked.” You need a Pin Unlock Key (PUK) code to restore access to HTC One M9. Contact your mobile operator for this code. 1. On the Phone dialer screen, enter the PUK code, and then tap Next. 2. Enter the new PIN you want to use, and then tap Next. 3. Enter the new PIN again, and then tap OK.
Settings and security Using TalkBack gestures When TalkBack is turned on and the Explore by touch setting is selected, the regular touch gestures are replaced by the TalkBack gestures. Media gestures such as 3-finger swiping may not be available when TalkBack gestures are enabled. Do one of the following: Open an item 1. Drag your finger on the screen to find and select the item. 2. Double-tap anywhere on the screen to open the item. Move an item 1. Drag your finger on the screen to find the item.
Settings and security Using TalkBack context menus TalkBack has context menus for controlling continuous reading and global TalkBack controls. These menus can be accessed using TalkBack shortcut gestures. 1. Turn TalkBack on. 2. Do one of the following: § To open the continuous reading menu, use one finger to swipe up and right in one continuous movement. § To open the global context menu, use one finger to swipe down and right in one continuous movement.
Settings and security TalkBack language settings 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Tap Text-to-speech output > Google Text-to-speech Engine, and do one of the following: Select a different language Tap Language. Install a voice Tap Install voice data, and then tap the language. Tap next to the voice data you want to install. When installation is completed, press twice and tap Language. 3. Select the language you want to use. Not all languages are supported.
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Index Index A C Accounts - syncing 130 Airplane mode 181 Alarms - setting 169 Android Beam See NFC Apps - arranging 62 - grouping into a folder 62 - hiding or unhiding 63 - icons on Home screen 59 - installing 28 - installing from Google Play 27 - installing from the web 28 - on Home screen 59 - restoring 27 - uninstalling 28 Auto Selfie 75 Calendar 145–148 - creating an event 146 - dual time zone 145 - meeting conflicts 146 - meeting invitations 147 - reminders 148 - sending quick response 148 - v
Index Contacts - adding 138 - copying contacts 23, 140 - importing contacts 23, 140 - transferring contacts 23, 140 Continuous shooting 72 Copy - files 127 Copying - text 50 D Data connection - data roaming 172 - sharing 176 - turning on or off 171 - usage 171 Data transferiPhone - from iCloud 22 Data transfer - from Android phone 21 - from iPhone 22 - through Bluetooth 22 - transferring contacts 23 Display - changing the time before the screen turns off 182 - screen brightness 182 - screen rotation
Index H I Hands free 177 Hard reset See Factory reset HDR 79 Headphones See Bluetooth Home screen - adding or removing widget panel 60 - apps 59 - arranging widget panels 60 - changing your main Home screen 61 - feeds 64 - folder 62 - launch bar 58 - rearranging widgets and icons 60 - removing widgets and icons 60 - shortcuts 59 - wallpaper 57 - widget panel 29 - widgets 59 Hotspot See Wireless router HTC BlinkFeed - about 64 - adding regional editions 67 - deleting items 68 - posting to social netw
Index Mail folders - moving email messages 151 Making calls - calling 103 Maps - Google Maps 161 Master reset See Factory reset Media streaming See HTC Connect Meeting request 153 Messages - block box 112 - deleting a conversation 112 - draft message 109, 110 - forwarding 111 - group SMS 110 - locking 113 - replying 110 - secure box 111 - sending 109 microSD card 16 MMS See Multimedia message Morph See Face Fusion Multimedia message - attachment 109 - group MMS 110 - sending 109 Music - adding a song
Index Photo shapes 95 Photos - custom effects 91 - location 83 - transferring from computer 24 - transferring from iPhone 135 - viewing photos and videos 82 - viewing photos and videos by event 82 - viewing photos by location 83 Power - charging the battery 19 - checking battery usage 123 - saving power 124 - sleep mode 31 Print screen See Capture screen Print Studio See HTC Print Studio Prismatic 96 PUK (PIN Unblock Key) 186 Q Quick call 44 Quick settings 24 R Radio See FM Radio Recent apps 37 Reco
Index Slideshow - highlight video 89 Slow motion video 80 Smart network sharing 176 SMS See Messages Soft reset 135 Software update 26 Sound - ringtone, notifications, and alarm 57 - switching profiles 107 Speakerphone 106 Speed dial 104 Split Capture 76 Storage 126 Sweep panorama 77 Sync - HTC Sync Manager 133 T Tethering See USB Tethering Text message 109 Themes 54–56 - bookmarking 54 - creating 55 - deleting 56 - downloading 54 - editing 55 - finding 56 - mix and match 55 - sharing 56 U Updating
