User Guide
Contents Contents Unboxing HTC One max 16 Back cover 18 Your Verizon Wireless SIM card 22 Storage card 24 Charging the battery 26 Switching the power on or off 27 Want some quick guidance on your phone? 28 Phone setup and transfer Setting up your new phone for the first time 29 Transferring content from an Android phone 30 Transferring content from an iPhone 32 Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 32 Getting contacts and other content into HTC One max 33 Tr
Contents Updating your phone's software 39 Getting apps from Google Play 41 Downloading apps from the web 42 Uninstalling an app 43 Your first week with your new phone About your phone 44 Basics 48 HTC BlinkFeed 64 Notifications 70 Working with text 72 Battery 81 Camera Camera basics 87 Taking a photo 89 Recording video 89 Taking continuous camera shots 90 Camera scenes 91 Improving portrait shots 91 Taking a self portrait 92 Taking HTC Zoe photos 92 Taking a panoramic p
Contents Using HDR 95 Recording videos in slow motion 96 Tips for capturing better photos 96 Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery 100 Watching and trimming a video 102 Viewing photo highlights 103 Saving a photo from a video 103 Organizing your photos and videos 104 Editing your photos 106 Sharing or saving a frame from an HTC Zoe photo 109 Viewing photos in your social networks 109 Changing the video playback speed 111 Viewing and editing Video Highlights 112 Creating
Contents Personalizing Making HTC One max truly yours 123 Changing your wallpaper 123 Personalizing the launch bar 124 Adding a widget to your Home screen 125 Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen 127 Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 127 Arranging apps on the All Apps screen 129 Grouping apps into a folder 130 Hiding or unhiding apps 131 Adding, removing, or arranging widget panels 132 Changing your main Home screen 133 Changing the sounds fo
Contents Making an emergency call Receiving calls 140 141 What can I do during a call 142 Setting up a three-way call 144 Checking calls in the Call History 144 Changing ringtone settings 146 Global Ready 147 Using Assisted dialing 147 Changing the HTC One max network connection 149 Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 150 Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 151 Sending a group message 153 Resuming a draft message 155 Replying to a message 156 Saving a text message in the Tasks
Contents Getting instant information with Google Now 164 Browsing the Web 167 Bookmarking a webpage 171 Using your browsing history 172 Clearing your browsing history 173 Fun and entertainment Using Scribble 174 Listening to music 181 Creating and working with playlists 182 Adding a song to the queue 184 Updating album covers and artist photos 185 Setting a song as a ringtone 185 Viewing song lyrics 187 Finding music videos on YouTube 188 Enjoying TV with HTC One max 188 Setting
Contents Storage Types of storage 202 Copying files to or from HTC One max 203 Making more storage space 203 Encrypting data on HTC One max 205 Sync, backup, and reset Online sync 207 Backup 211 HTC Sync Manager 217 Reset 231 People Your contacts list 235 Setting up your profile 237 Adding a new contact 238 Editing a contact’s information 240 Getting in touch with a contact 240 Importing or copying contacts 241 Merging contact information 243 Sending contact information 24
Contents Email Gmail Mail 248 251 Travel and maps Location settings 261 Google Maps 261 HTC Car 268 VZ Navigator 273 Other apps Using the Clock 275 Checking Weather 276 Viewing the Calendar 277 Scheduling or editing an event 278 Choosing which calendars to show 280 Sharing an event 281 Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 281 Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 282 Keeping track of your tasks 283 Switching to Kid Mode 286 9
Contents Internet connections Data connection 288 Managing your data usage 289 Wi-Fi 291 Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity 293 Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 294 Using HTC One max as Mobile Hotspot 296 Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering 297 Connecting to the Internet through a computer 298 Wi-Fi printing 299 Wireless sharing Connecting a Bluetooth headset 302 Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 304 Where sent information is saved 304 Receiving files usin
Contents Adjusting the time before the screen turns off 315 Adjusting the screen brightness 315 Touch sounds and vibration 316 Changing the display language 317 Accessibility settings 317 Magnifying your phone's screen 317 Working with certificates 319 Assigning a PIN to help protect your SIM card Showing or hiding notifications on the lock screen 320 321 Setting a screen lock to help protect HTC One max 321 Setting up a face unlock on your phone 322 Bypassing the lock screen 323 Navi
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION Please be advised that many services and applications offered through this unique device are provided by various device manufacturers, operating system, software and application developers (e.g. Google®, Motorola, Microsoft®, Palm®, Research in Motion®).
Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. This is a tip.
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.
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.
Unboxing Unboxing HTC One max Front panel 1. BACK 2. USB connector 3. HOME 4. Dual speakers 5. POWER 6. VOLUME 7. Front camera 8. 3.5mm headset jack 9. IR SENSOR 10. Proximity sensor 11. Notification LED 12.
Unboxing If you want to use a case, please don't cover and block the proximity sensor. Purchase a case designed for HTC One max through any Verizon Wireless store or online at www.verizonwireless.com. Back panel 1. LED flash 2. Main camera 3. Fingerprint scanner 4. Back cover 5.
Unboxing Back cover Removing the back cover 1. Securely hold HTC One max facing down. 2. Slide the back cover lock down, and then lift the back cover from the side.
Unboxing Replacing the back cover 1. Align the back cover to the left side of the card slot compartment, and then insert the tabs into the slots on the left.
Unboxing 2. Close the back cover and press starting from the top to the bottom. Make sure that there are no gaps on any side.
Unboxing 3. Press again on the right side to secure the cover into place, and then slide the lock all the way to the closed position.
Unboxing Your Verizon Wireless SIM card Use your Verizon Wireless SIM card to make and receive calls, text, and email messages and surf the Web while traveling outside of the U.S. in supported destinations. Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card stores your phone number and other important information. Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing it to static electricity, water or dirt. If your SIM card is lost or damaged while in the U.S.
Unboxing 23 2. With the micro SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing in, insert the micro SIM card all the way into the micro SIM card slot. 3. Push the micro SIM card in until it clicks into place. Removing the micro SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC One max before removing your micro SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Push the micro SIM card in to eject it from its slot, and remove it.
Unboxing Storage card Use an optional storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. Inserting the storage card 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Insert the microSD™ card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing down and push it into place. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC One max is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Storage. 2.
Unboxing Removing the storage card 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Slide the storage card out from its slot.
Unboxing Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC One max, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC One max 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. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector. 2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the power adapter. 3.
Unboxing 27 § As a safety precaution, the battery may stop charging to avoid overheating. § When you're using the Internet and charging the battery, HTC One max may become warmer. This is normal. § To conserve energy, unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet after you finish charging. Switching the power on or off Switching the power on Press the POWER button until HTC One max vibrates. When you turn on HTC One max for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. Switching the power off 1.
Unboxing Want some quick guidance on your phone? Exploring HTC One max Tips & Help lets you get the most out of HTC One max in seconds. § Ever have the feeling that you're not getting the most out of your phone? Browse through the friendly walkthroughs on Tips & Help to learn how. The topics range from intro to advanced and the Tips & Help feed on the Home screen even recommends topics that you might like.
Phone setup and transfer Phone setup and transfer Setting up your new phone for the first time When you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You can enable TalkBack to navigate by spoken feedback before selecting the language. Draw a square in the clockwise direction on the screen and then tap OK. To find out more, see Navigating HTC One max with TalkBack on page 324.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring content from an Android phone On your old Android™ phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transfer your content to your new HTC phone. The types of locally stored content on your old phone that the tool can transfer include contacts, messages, calendar events, web bookmarks, music, photos, and videos. Some settings can also be transferred. § You need Android version 2.2 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your old phone.
Phone setup and transfer If the PIN code doesn't appear, this may mean that your old phone is unable to connect to your new phone. If this happens, tap Try another transfer method on your new phone to use Bluetooth for transferring contacts from your old phone. 6. On your old phone, choose the types of content you want to transfer, and then tap Transfer. 7. Wait for the transfer to finish. 8. Tap Done on both phones.
Phone setup and transfer Transferring content from an iPhone If you have an iPhone®, it's fast and easy to transfer your contacts, messages, and other content when you use HTC Sync Manager. To find out how, see Transferring iPhone content to your HTC phone on page 220. If you only need to migrate your contacts, you can also use Bluetooth transfer. For details, see Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth on page 32.
Phone setup and transfer 5. 33 Follow the onscreen instructions on your old and new phones to pair them and start the data transfer. Getting contacts and other content into HTC One max There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC One max. Sync with your computer Use HTC Sync Manager to sync contacts, documents, playlists, and more between HTC One max and your computer running a Windows® or Mac OS® operating system.
Phone setup and transfer SIM card If you have an existing Verizon Wireless microSIM card, you can copy all of your SIM contacts to HTC One max. Transfer tool Use the Transfer tool to transfer not only your contacts, but also calendar events and text messages from your old phone to HTC One max. Backup Assistant Plus When you sign up for this free service, you can automatically back up and sync contacts with the Backup Assistant Plus server.
Phone setup and transfer 35 Go to Settings, and then tap Accounts & sync > to check first what online storage accounts are available on HTC One max and sign in to the one you want to use. Use the Gallery app to access media in your online storage. Home screen Your Home screen is where you make HTC One max your own. § After you've turned on and set up HTC One max, you'll see the Feeds panel as the main Home screen.
Phone setup and transfer Getting to know your settings Want to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi® connection, or add your accounts? Do this and more in Settings. 1. Open Settings either from the Quick settings panel or the All Apps screen. § § 2. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open . Quick settings, and then tap From the Home screen, tap to switch to the All Apps screen, and then tap Settings.
Phone setup and transfer 37 About the fingerprint scanner You can quickly unlock the HTC One max and open apps using your fingerprint. You can add up to three fingerprints to use for unlocking the phone and launching apps. When setting up and using the fingerprint scanner, follow these tips: § Move your hand as you swipe the finger across the scanner, to avoid curling or pointing your finger. § Swipe vertically, not horizontally across the scanner. § Make sure your finger is dry and clean.
Phone setup and transfer 2. Tap Continue. 3. Choose which finger you want to use. 4. Swipe your finger down the scanner. You'll need to swipe it four times to register your fingerprint. Make sure to swipe down the center of the scanner with the pad of your finger, not just the tip. 5. After you've successfully recorded your fingerprint, tap Continue. 6. Enter and confirm a backup password to be used in the event the phone doesn't recognize your fingerprint. 7.
Phone setup and transfer 39 Adding, removing, or editing fingerprints You can add more fingerprints to use, change fingerprint settings, and remove fingerprints. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Fingerprint scan. 2. Under Edit fingerprint, do either of the following: § § Tap a recorded fingerprint, and then choose whether to remove it or select an app to launch. Tap Learn new fingerprint to add new fingerprints.
Phone setup and transfer 2. If you don't want to download the update using your data connection, select Update over Wi-Fi only. 3. Tap Download. 4. When download is complete, select Install now, and then tap OK. After updating, HTC One max will restart. Installing an application update When Internet connection is on and there's an available update for your HTC or mobile operator apps, the update notification icon appears in the status bar. 1.
Phone setup and transfer 41 Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC One max. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. A Google Wallet™ payment service is required to purchase a paid app. You will be asked to confirm method of payment when you purchase an app.
Phone setup and transfer Apps sometimes get updated with improvements or bug fixes. To automatically download updates, after installing the app, tap > Auto-update. To open the app, go to the All Apps screen and tap the app. Restoring apps from Google Play Upgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that you previously downloaded. 1. Open the Play Store app. 2. Tap > My apps. 3. Swipe to the All tab, and then tap the app you want to restore. 4.
Phone setup and transfer 2. 43 Follow the website's download instructions for the app. Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've set HTC One max to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources. After installing the app, make sure to go back to Settings > Security and clear the Unknown sources option. Uninstalling an app If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can uninstall it. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone About your phone Features you'll enjoy on HTC One max HTC One max gives you options for quick and easy setup. Transferring your old phone's content such as your contacts, messages, and media can be done right from HTC One max. Also, enjoy taking shots with the camera, checking personalized content with HTC BlinkFeed™, and more.
Your first week with your new phone 45 Dynamic Home screen With HTC BlinkFeed, personalize your Home screen with the information and updates that matter most to you. See a variety of content such as feeds about news and your interests, social network updates, HTC One max tips, and more. The content is refreshed when you're connected to the Internet. See Your dynamic Home screen on page 64. HTC Zoe Experience a whole new way of capturing and retouching photos.
Your first week with your new phone Outstanding camera features § With VideoPic®, you can snap a picture while you're shooting video. See Taking a photo while recording a video (VideoPic) on page 90. § Switch to Sweep panorama and pan the camera to capture a wideangle view of the scenery. See Taking a panoramic photo on page 94. § With Dual capture mode, capture both the scene and your own self-portrait in a single photo or video. See Using dual capture mode on page 94.
Your first week with your new phone 47 You can even include HTC Zoe photos to make your notes action-packed. See Using Scribble on page 174. Immerse in music § In our HTC Music app, you can see a visual animation while you're playing a song. And if lyrics are available, they'll show onscreen. § Your phone's dual speakers make the audio loud, while the built-in amplifiers deliver rich and sharp sound.
Your first week with your new phone Basics Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more. Tap § Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons. § After you've scrolled down a long list or screen (in apps such as Mail and People), tap the status bar to jump straight to the top of your screen.
Your first week with your new phone Press and hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a webpage), just press and hold the item. Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to go to other Home pages, scroll through documents, and more.
Your first week with your new phone Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as when moving right and left on the Home screen, or flicking through a contacts or message list.
Your first week with your new phone 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.
Your first week with your new phone Slide with two fingers In some apps, like Gallery, Messages, Mail, or the web browser, slide two fingers apart to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text.
Your first week with your new phone 53 Two-finger swipe § Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick settings. § In some apps that have sorting, like Mail or People, swipe up or down using two fingers to scroll the screen. The screen displays the sorting order, and you can easily scroll to the information you want. Three-finger swipe § Swipe up using three fingers to open the Media output screen.
Your first week with your new phone HTC gestures is enabled by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work only when sharing content or using HTC apps. Three-finger tap While using the HTC Car app, tap the screen with three fingers to activate the voice command mode.
Your first week with your new phone Can't use multi-finger gestures in your apps? That's because HTC gestures is enabled by default. This makes the three-finger gesture exclusive for sharing content or for use with HTC apps. You won't be able to use multi-finger gestures (gestures that use three fingers or more) for other purposes. To use multi-finger gestures in games or musical instrument apps, clear the HTC gestures option in Settings > Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons).
Your first week with your new phone Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC One max, lower the ringtone volume, and more. Flip to silence When a call comes in you can turn HTC One max over to mute it.
Your first week with your new phone 57 Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick HTC One max up when a call comes in to lower the ringtone volume. Set volume to automatically rise while in your pocket or bag On a noisy street and can't hear HTC One max ringing in your bag? You can set HTC One max to recognize when it's in your bag or pocket and raise the ringtone volume so that you can hear it in noisy environments.
Your first week with your new phone Rotate HTC One max for a better view For many screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC One max sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC One max sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC One max into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC One max is in your bag.
Your first week with your new phone HTC One max automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call. Unlocking the screen Drag the lock icon or clock up. If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before HTC One max unlocks. If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can snooze or dismiss the event or alarm right from the lock screen. Just drag or up. Opening an app § Tap an app on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen.
Your first week with your new phone § To see the All Apps screen, tap use. . Then tap the app you want to § In the All Apps screen, pull down to show the hidden menu bar. and enter the name of the app you're looking for. Then tap 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. The shortcuts on the lock screen are the same ones on your Home screen's launch bar.
Your first week with your new phone § To switch back to an app, just tap it. § To remove an app from the list, drag it up. 61 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.
Your first week with your new phone Using Quick Settings Tap the tiles in Quick Settings to easily turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. You'll also find a few shortcuts, such as for viewing your profile in the People app. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. You can also tap to switch to Quick Settings from the Notifications panel. Customizing Quick Settings Aside from the default tiles, there are several other tiles available in Quick Settings. 1.
Your first week with your new phone 63 Miss having a Menu button? You can set the Home button to open the Menu. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons). 2. Tap Home and select how you want to open the Menu, which is to press and hold the button. Capturing your phone's screen Want to show off your high game score or write a blog post about HTC One max features? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery.
Your first week with your new phone HTC BlinkFeed Your dynamic Home screen Stay in touch with friends or get the latest about your interests right on the Feeds panel of your Home screen. Set up which social networks, news sources, and more will appear. § Tap a tile to view the content or to comment on a post or status update. § Scroll to the top and pull down on the screen to manually refresh the stream.
Your first week with your new phone 65 Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 1. On the Feeds panel or any widget panel, slide two fingers together to customize the Home screen. 2. Tap BlinkFeed on/off to show or hide the Feeds panel.
Your first week with your new phone Selecting feeds Get updated with the most relevant content and posts with just a swipe. Choose which feeds to display on the Feeds panel. You can select popular news channels and websites or choose a category like Entertainment. You can also show posts from friends in social networks or information from apps such as Calendar. 1. From the Feeds panel, swipe left to right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Topics and services.
Your first week with your new phone 67 Customizing the Highlights feed When you select topics and services for the Feeds panel, the top trending articles from the selected sources, recent status updates, and more are shown. If you want to temporarily show fewer items in your Highlights feed, you can filter out some of your selected topics and services. 1. From the Feeds panel, swipe left to right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap 3. Tap Choose Highlights topics. > Settings. 4.
Your first week with your new phone Adding topics of your interest Looking for a more specific topic? Search for and select topics of your interest to display them on the Feeds panel. 1. From the Feeds panel, swipe left to right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap 3. Swipe to the Custom topics tab, tap looking for. 4. Tap a result, and then tap > Topics and services. and enter the topic you're to add it to the Custom topics tab. Reading articles in the Feeds panel 1.
Your first week with your new phone 69 Saving articles for later Don't have time to read that potentially interesting article? You can bookmark articles to your reading list. Do one of the following: While viewing an article, tap . On the Feeds panel, press and hold the tile of the article you want to bookmark. Then tap Read later. § § You'll find the reading list in the slideout menu.
Your first week with your new phone Notifications Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC One max is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. § Solid orange light when the battery is being charged. § Flashing orange light when the battery level reaches very low.
Your first week with your new phone 71 If you have several notifications, scroll down the screen to see them all. To quickly access the Notifications panel from Quick settings, tap . 2. On the Notifications panel: § You can expand certain notifications to see more information, such as email previews and calendar events. Slide two fingers apart to expand a notification. To collapse it, slide two fingers together.
Your first week with your new phone § § § 3. You'll see icons in some notifications that allow you to take immediate actions. For example, when you have a missed call, tap the available icons to return the call or reply with a text message. Tap the notification icon on the left to open the corresponding app. To dismiss just one notification in the list, drag it left or right. To close the Notifications panel, slide up from the bottom bar of .
Your first week with your new phone You can use the magnifier to zoom in while selecting your text. To turn on the magnifier, go to Settings > Accessibility, and then select the Show magnifier option. You'll see the magnifier when you press and hold one of the text selection anchors. 3. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy. The selected text is then copied to the clipboard. 4.
Your first week with your new phone Sharing text 1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap Share. 2. Choose where to paste and share the selected text, such as in an email message or social network status update. The HTC Sense keyboard Typing is fast and accurate with the HTC Sense® keyboard. § Word prediction also saves typing time. As you type, you'll see word suggestions that you can choose from. You can even add words, phrases, and shortcuts to the word prediction dictionary.
Your first week with your new phone 75 § 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. Enter letters and numbers, change the keyboard layout or language, and more. Tap the keys on the onscreen keyboard to enter letters and numbers, as well as punctuation marks and symbols.
Your first week with your new phone 2. Tap Keyboard selection > Keyboard types. 3. Select the keyboard layout that you want to use. Choosing and switching between keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC One max, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection, and then choose the languages you want.
Your first week with your new phone 77 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 Setting a second language for word prediction You can set the word prediction to be bilingual. As you type, you’ll get word suggestions in the languages that you’ve selected. Bilingual prediction is available only when you're using a Latinbased keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection > Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want.
Your first week with your new phone 4. 79 Tap OK. While you're entering text using the Standard keyboard layout, tapping a suggested word that’s not in the dictionary (usually the first word shown in the suggestion list) automatically stores it. Editing or deleting words and phrases in the word prediction dictionary 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Personal dictionary. § § To edit a word, phrase, or shortcut, tap the item in the list.
Your first week with your new phone 3. If you want to continue entering text, slide your finger over the letters again to enter the next word. If the word that appears after you traced isn't the one you want, you can: § Tap a word from the suggestion list. § Tap the arrow next to the suggestion list to see more choices. Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them. 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text. . 2. On the onscreen keyboard, press and hold 3.
Your first week with your new phone 81 Battery Checking battery usage See a ranking list of apps that are using the battery. You can also see how much and how long the battery has been used for each app. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap Usage, and then tap an app to check how it's using the battery. You'll see how much battery power is used by resources such as the CPU for the app and other use details.
Your first week with your new phone Checking battery history Check how long you've been using HTC One max since the last charge. You can also see a chart that shows how long the screen has been on, and how long you've been using connections like the mobile network or Wi-Fi. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap History. 3. If you've used HTC One max for a long time since the last charge, swipe left or right to scale the graph that details battery usage over time.
Your first week with your new phone 83 Manage your connections § Turn off wireless connections you're not using. To turn on or off connections such as mobile data, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth, go to Settings and tap their On/Off switches. § Turn GPS on only when a precise location is needed. To prevent some apps from using GPS in the background, keep the GPS satellites setting off. Turn it on only when you need your precise location while using navigation or location-based apps.
Your first week with your new phone § Don't use a live wallpaper for your Home screen. Animation effects are nice to show off to other people but they drain your battery. Changing your wallpaper to a plain, black background can also help a little. The less color is displayed, the less battery is used. § Set the web browser to auto dim the screen while webpages load. Open the Internet app, and then tap > Settings > Accessibility > Dim screen during page loading.
Your first week with your new phone 85 § In Settings, tap Accounts & sync and check what types of data are being synced in your online accounts. When the battery is starting to run low, temporarily disable syncing some data. § If you have many email accounts, consider prolonging the sync time of some accounts. In the Mail app, select an account, tap > Settings > Sync, Send & Receive, and then adjust the settings under Sync schedule.
Your first week with your new phone § Check your apps’ settings as you may find more options to optimize the battery.
Camera 87 Camera Camera basics Take great photos and videos with the camera, and make them more memorable by applying a variety of effects and scenes. Open the Camera app to capture that perfect moment. While waiting to take your next photo, switch HTC One max to Sleep mode. When you're ready to take more photos and videos, just press POWER again to use the camera. Use the controls on the Viewfinder screen to add effects, set the flash, and more.
Camera § When you see the zoom bar, slide your finger on the zoom bar to zoom in or out. § When you're recording video, you can freely zoom in or out while recording. Switching between the front and main camera On the Viewfinder screen, do any of the following: § Pull from the top or bottom edge in landscape view. § Pull from the left or right edge in portrait view. § Tap and then tap the Front/Main switch.
Camera 89 Setting the video resolution 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. Under Settings, tap Video Quality, and then choose a video resolution. Choosing a flash mode 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. Taking a photo 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Just point the camera at what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the focus automatically as you move it. 3.
Camera 2. When you're ready to start recording, tap 3. While recording, you can: § § § 4. . Freely zoom in or out. Change focus to a different subject or area by just tapping it on the Viewfinder screen. Tap the flash icon to turn the flash on or off. To stop recording, tap . Taking a photo while recording a video (VideoPic) Make sure that you're in Normal scene to use this feature. While you're recording video using the main camera, tap still shot of your subject.
Camera 2. 91 After taking the shots, do any of the following: § § To keep just one photo, select the photo that you like the most, and then tap Best shot. To save the photos as a batch, press . To get creative with your photos, open and edit them in the Gallery app. Additional editing features are available for a batch of continuous shots, such as Sequence Shot, Always Smile, and Object Removal. Camera scenes A scene is a collection of settings to suit the lighting and environment.
Camera Taking a self portrait No one around to take your photo? 1. Switch to the front camera by pulling the Viewfinder screen's top or bottom edge in landscape view. In portrait view, you can pull from the left or right edge to switch to the front camera. 2. Tap anywhere on the screen to start the timer. The camera takes a photo after the countdown. Taking HTC Zoe photos Don’t let the best moments just pass by.
Camera 93 What is HTC Zoe? HTC Zoe captures a series of high quality photos and collects them in a short video clip. Like the traditional "Zoetrope" that inspired it, HTC Zoe photos are in motion when you view them. But HTC Zoe is more than just a camera mode. With HTC Zoe, you can: § Get creative with advanced editing features in Gallery such as Sequence Shot, Always Smile, and Object Removal. § Extract and save a specific image from your HTC Zoe shot while viewing it in Gallery.
Camera Taking a panoramic photo Get a wider shot of natural or urban landscapes in one sweep. Some camera features are not available when you’re in this mode, such as zooming. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. Under Photo capture mode, tap Sweep panorama. 3. When you're ready to take the shot, tap . Directional arrows appear, prompting you to pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. 4. Pan HTC One max as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames.
Camera 3. Choose the primary frame by switching to either the main or front camera. 4. To adjust the secondary frame, drag it to its new position or slide two fingers to resize it. 5. Tap to take a photo or 95 to record a video. Using HDR When shooting portraits against a bright background, use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) scene to capture your subjects clearly. HDR brings out the details of both the highlights and shadows, even in high contrast lighting. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2.
Camera Recording videos in slow motion Relive high speed action bit by bit and add a touch of suspense to your videos. Audio is not captured when you're in this mode. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. Under Video capture mode, tap Scene > Slow motion video. 3. Frame your subject on the Viewfinder screen. 4. Tap 5. To stop recording, tap to start recording. . After recording your slow motion video, you can change the playback speed of selected sections when you edit the video in Gallery.
Camera 97 § If using Sequence Shot to stitch different action shots in one photo, encourage the subject to make obvious lateral movements. § When taking a group photo, ask your subjects to hold the pose until you have finished capturing. Use Always Smile to choose the best frames and have a photo that has everyone smiling. § If you need more than a few seconds to capture the moment, take continuous camera shots and clear the frame limit.
Camera Taking well-lit photos § HTC One max automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. If the image appears underexposed (the image appears dark on the Viewfinder), tap a part of the image that is in shadow. Conversely, tap a well-lit object in the image if the image seems to be overexposed. Focus on an object with a neutral tone for a balanced exposure. Keep in mind that tapping on another object may shift the focus from your subject.
Camera 99 § If taking pictures under fluorescent or incandescent bulbs and the subject appears to be off-color, choose a white balance option in Camera settings. Check the image on the Viewfinder and select the option that displays the closest color to the natural color of the subject. § In Camera settings, you can tap Image adjustments and adjust the exposure, contrast, and others before taking the photo.
Gallery Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Reminisce about good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos. View them by album, event, or location. You can also trim videos, add photo frames and special effects, and more. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Swipe to the Albums or Events tab. 3. Tap a tile to open an album or event. You'll see the following tabs: 4. Video Highlights Displays a video of the highlights of the event or the album.
Gallery 101 Viewing photos and videos by event Photos and videos that you captured using HTC One max are grouped together in Events view according to the time and location they were taken. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. On the Gallery app's main screen, swipe to the Events tab. 3. Tap a tile to open an event. 4. Swipe to the All tab to see photos and videos that are grouped by time and location. Viewing photos by location Using Map view, you can view photos according to location.
Gallery 6. 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. 7. Tap the location indicator. The photos taken in the same area are displayed. 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.) Watching and trimming a video 1.
Gallery 8. Tap 9. Tap Save. 103 to preview your trimmed video. The trimmed video is saved as a new file. The original video remains unedited. Viewing photo highlights Easily see all your favorite photos in one place. Gallery automatically groups all your most viewed or shared photos (your highlights) in one album. You can also manually add photos to the album. § To view these favorite photos, open the Highlight album. § To manually add a photo, view the photo in full screen, tap the .
Gallery Organizing your photos and videos Showing or hiding albums Have too many albums cluttering up Gallery? You can choose to show or hide albums. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. On the Gallery app's main screen, swipe to the Albums tab. 3. Tap > Show/hide albums and choose which albums you'd like to show or hide. Copying or moving photos or videos to another album 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. On the Gallery app's main screen, swipe to the Albums tab. 3. Tap a tile to open an album.
Gallery 105 To move or copy a single photo or video, open an album and then press and hold the photo or video. Choose whether to move or copy the photo or video and then select the destination album or create a new album. Renaming an album If you have created albums to organize photos, you can rename these albums. 1. On the Gallery app's Albums tab, press and hold the album that you want to rename. 2. Tap Rename. Some albums, like Camera shots and All photos, cannot be renamed.
Gallery § Tap Split to and then select the pictures or videos in the event you want to split to another event. Tap Next and then tap an existing event as the destination, or tap to create a new event as the destination. Editing your photos Make your pictures even better. Gallery has an array of editing tools that let you crop, rotate, apply and create photo effects, and much more to your photos. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap Edit. 3.
Gallery Drawing over a photo Get more creative with your photos or call out an interesting part in a picture. You can also use the pen (sold separately) to draw. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap Edit. 3. Tap Tools > Draw. 4. Tap and then choose a pen stroke, color, and thickness. 5. Draw over the photo. Tap the arrows to undo or redo strokes. 6. Tap Done. 7. Tap Save. The edited photo is saved as a copy.
Gallery 3. Tap Effects. 4. Press and hold the effect you want to customize and drag it to Custom. You can also press and hold an effect and then drag it to a new location. 5. On the Custom Effects screen you can: § § § § § 6. Make changes to the effect by adjusting filters such as exposure, saturation, white balance, and more. Use the slider bars on selected filters to adjust the intensity of the effect. Rearrange filters to modify the effect. Press and hold the filter you want to move.
Gallery 109 Sharing or saving a frame from an HTC Zoe photo When you view an HTC Zoe photo in full screen and tap it (to display the playback controls), you'll see a white dot on the progress bar. The white dot indicates the cover photo, which is the moment when the shutter button was pressed when you captured the HTC Zoe photo. You can share or save the cover photo. Or choose another frame from the HTC Zoe photo to share or save.
Gallery 2. On the Gallery app's main screen, swipe to the Albums tab. 3. Tap the Friends tile. 4. Tap a social network account or photo sharing site. In social networks, to comment on a photo, press and hold a photo thumbnail and then tap Add comment. Adding an online service 1. On the Gallery app's main screen, swipe to the Albums tab. 2. Tap 3. Tap the social network or photo sharing service that you want to add. > Add online service.
Gallery 111 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, swipe to the Albums or Events tab. 2. Tap a tile to open an album or event. 3. Swipe to the All tab. 4.
Gallery Viewing and editing Video Highlights Want to share the excitement of a wedding or party? When you view an entire album or event on the Video Highlights tab, Gallery automatically selects the highlights, and displays them as a short video with background theme and music. This video is about half a minute long. You can change the highlights, theme, and music, and also save or share the video. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Swipe to the Albums or Events tab. 3.
Gallery 113 Do not reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use copyrighted materials in connection with the Video Highlights feature unless you have secured the copyright owner’s permission first. 8. To trim the chosen soundtrack, include audio that was captured with the video, and enable content to play back chronologically, tap > Video and audio settings. 9. To view the Video Highlights in full screen, hold HTC One max in landscape orientation. 10. 11.
Gallery 4. Tap Next. 5. On the next screen, you can choose the direction you want the animation to play, set the speed of the animation, choose which frames you want to include, and more. 6. Tap Save. § To save and share the edited photo, tap . § The edited photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited. Creating an action sequence shot Hop, skip, or jump. Create a sequence shot to stitch a series of actions into one photo.
Gallery 5. Tap Save. The edited photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited. Editing a group shot Finding it difficult to choose a group shot with the most smiles and the fewest blinks? Retouch a group shot so everyone looks their best in the photo. § This feature is available for a batch of shots that was captured with continuous shooting mode. § You can also use this feature for HTC Zoe photos. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2.
Gallery Removing unwanted objects in a photo 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 a batch of shots that was captured with continuous shooting mode. § You can also use this feature for HTC Zoe photos. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap Edit > Retouch > Object Removal.
Gallery 117 Sending your photos and videos Send photos and videos to your computer or to another device via email, MMS, or Bluetooth. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. On the Gallery app's main screen, swipe to the Albums tab. 3. Tap a tile to open an album. 4. and then choose how you want to send the photos and Tap videos. 5. Select the photos or videos you want to send and then tap Next. You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message.
Gallery Sharing your photos on social networks Use the Gallery app to share photos straight to your social networks. Log in to your social network account before you start uploading. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. On the Gallery app's main screen, swipe to the Albums tab. 3. Tap a tile to open an album. 4. Tap 5. If you see the HTC Share screen, tap No, thanks to close it. 6. From the selection menu, choose which social network you want to upload to. . 7.
Gallery 119 Sharing Video Highlights through HTC Share Share your Video Highlights via a web link to friends and family. Recipients will see a short video of the highlights, and then they can view photos and videos individually. § If you've included an HTC Zoe photo in your Video Highlights, viewers will see it in motion when viewing the whole collection. § Post the link on your social network or choose from several sharing options.
Gallery 6. Under Share to, select how you want to share your collection. 7. If you want your collection to be publicly available on HTCShare.com, tap > Add to HTC Share feed. If you want to limit who can view your collection, clear the Add to HTC Share feed option. Note that when sharing through a social network, the privacy setting of that social network will determine who can see the link to your collection. 8. Tap Done 9.
Gallery 121 Managing collections in HTC Share Want to share your collection to more friends or delete those you have already uploaded to HTC Share? 1. On the Gallery app's main screen, swipe to the My HTC Shares tab. At the top, you can see how much storage is available for your account. 2. Choose a collection. 3. To view a collection on a web browser, tap 4. To comment, tap the text box and enter your comment. Swipe left to view who liked your collection. 5.
Gallery 2. On the screen where you can change the title or add a caption for your collection, tap > Settings.
Personalizing 123 Personalizing Making HTC One max truly yours Make HTC One max look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper and ringtone, and you can also choose notification sounds for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders. Changing your wallpaper Pick your favorite photo as your Home wallpaper. Choose from the available wallpapers, or use any photo you've taken with the camera. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Personalize. 2. Tap Wallpaper.
Personalizing 4. Tap Done or Apply. Personalizing the launch bar The launch bar gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps. You can replace the apps on the launch bar with other apps you often use. 1. Press and hold the app you want to replace, and then drag it out to . 2. Press and hold an app, and then drag it to the empty slot on the launch bar. § You can also group apps on the launch bar into a folder.
Personalizing 125 Adding a widget to your Home screen 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. On the Feeds panel or any widget panel, slide two fingers together to customize the Home screen. 2. Tap § § > Widgets. You can: Swipe to browse through the widgets. to search for specific widgets. Tap Some widgets are available in different styles and sizes. 3.
Personalizing Changing the settings of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People widget) from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on your Home screen, and then drag it to . The relevant screen where you can change some settings for this widget then opens. 2. Customize the widget settings. Resizing a widget Some widgets can be resized after you've added them to your Home screen. 1.
Personalizing 127 Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen Place apps you often use on any widget panel of your Home screen. You can also add shortcuts to frequently used settings, bookmarked webpages, and more. 1. On the Feeds panel or any widget panel, slide two fingers together to customize the Home screen. 2. Tap § § 3. > Apps or Shortcuts. You can: Swipe to browse through the apps or shortcuts. to search for specific apps or shortcuts.
Personalizing 2. With another finger, flick left or right to rotate the screen to another widget panel. 3. Release the widget or icon. 4. To move the widget or icon to another position on the panel, just press and hold and then drag it. Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove, and then . drag it to 2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger.
Personalizing 129 Arranging apps on the All Apps screen Personalize the All Apps screen to your liking. You can rearrange the apps and change the layout. . 1. From the Feeds panel or any widget panel, tap 2. Pull down and hold the screen until you see an icon bar. 3. Tap > Grid size to choose whether to display more or fewer apps per page. 4. If you're not in Custom view, tap 5. To move an app, press and hold the app, and then do one of the following: § § > Custom.
Personalizing Grouping apps into a folder You can combine apps into folders on the All Apps screen, launch bar, or on the widget panels of your Home screen. To group apps on the All Apps screen, you need to be in Custom view. 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 2. To add more apps into the folder, do the following: § § On the All Apps screen, drag each app over to the folder.
Personalizing 131 Renaming a folder 1. Tap the folder to open it. 2. Tap the folder window’s title bar. 3. Enter a new folder name. 4. Tap outside the folder to close it. Removing items from a folder 1. Tap the folder to open it. 2. Do one of the following: § § From a folder on the All Apps screen, press and hold an app, and then drag it out of the folder. From a folder on the launch bar or widget panel, press and .
Personalizing 2. Tap > Hide/Unhide apps. 3. Select the apps you want to hide, or clear their check boxes to unhide them. 4. Tap Done. Adding, removing, or arranging widget panels § You won't be able to add a new widget panel if you've already reached the maximum limit. § If the Feeds panel is not hidden, it always appears as the first panel. A widget panel cannot be inserted before the Feeds panel. 1.
Personalizing 133 Changing your main Home screen By default, the Feeds panel is the main Home screen. Instead of jumping to the Feeds panel when pressing the HOME button, you can go directly to a widget panel. 1. On the Feeds panel or any widget panel, slide two fingers together to customize the Home screen. 2. Tap a widget panel that you want to be your main Home screen. 3. Tap Set as home. Pressing from an app will first return you to the last panel you were in.
Personalizing Want alarms to ring louder but notifications to be more discreet? In Settings, tap Sound > Volumes and set the volume levels for each sound type. Rearranging application tabs You can add to or rearrange the tabs in some apps to make it easy to get to the most important information. 1. Open an app that has tabs. 2. Press and hold a tab until a screen for rearranging tabs appears. 3. You can: § § 4. Select the tabs you want to add. Change the order of the tabs.
Personalizing 135 Moving or deleting a lock screen widget 1. On the lock screen, swipe left until you see the widget you want to move or delete. 2. You can: § § Press and hold the widget, and then drag it left or right to the position that you want. to remove Press and hold the widget, and then drag it to it.
Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored/synced contact or a number from your call history. 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact’s name to see the top matching contact. If there is more than one match, you'll be told how many matches. For example, tap "8 MATCHES" to see all 8 matches. 3.
Phone calls 137 Changing the Phone dialer layout Switch between the Smart dial keypad to find contacts with just a few taps and a full screen keypad that gives you more room to enter phone numbers. 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Tap > Full screen keypad or Smart dial keypad. 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 * . The letter p is added to the number you are dialing.
Phone calls Returning a missed call You'll see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open to check who the caller is. 2. To return the call, spread your two fingers on the missed call notification to expand it, and then tap Call back. If you have multiple missed calls, tap the missed calls notification to open the Call History tab. Using Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap.
Phone calls 139 3. Select a contact from the list. 4. On the Speed dial screen, choose the phone number of the contact to use, and a speed dial key to assign. 5. Tap Save. Calling a phone number in a text message 1. Tap the phone number within the message. 2. Tap Call. To call the message sender, tap the received message, and then tap Call on the options menu. Calling a phone number in an email 1. Tap the phone number in the email body. 2. Tap Call.
Phone calls Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC One max even if you don’t have a micro SIM card installed or your micro SIM card has been blocked. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call. 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Dial the emergency number for your locale, and then tap Call. If you've enabled but forgotten your lock password or lock pattern, you can still make emergency calls by tapping Emergency call on the screen.
Phone calls 141 Receiving calls When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears. HTC One max will automatically adjust the ringtone volume when you use the polite ringer and pocket mode features. Answering or rejecting a call Do one of the following: § § If the display is on when you get a call, tap Answer or Decline. If the display is locked when you get a call, drag or upwards.
Phone calls § Place HTC One max face down on a level surface. If HTC One max is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. Look who's calling Every time you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s latest social network status update right on the call screen. You’ll also see a birthday reminder if your friend’s birthday (stored on your phone or online account) will happen in a few days.
Phone calls 143 Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC One max to your ear when the speakerphone is on. § On the call screen, tap status bar. . The speakerphone icon § To turn the speakerphone off, tap appears in the . Muting the microphone during a call On the call screen, tap to toggle between turning the microphone on or off. When the microphone is turned off, the mute icon appears in the status bar.
Phone calls Setting up a three-way call Three-way calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make the first call, and then dial another number to add it to the call. 1. Make a call to the first participant. 2. When connected, tap > Add call, and then dial the number of the second participant. The first participant is put on hold when you dial the second participant. 3. When connected to the second participant, tap . To end the call, tap End call.
Phone calls 145 Adding a new phone number to your contacts from Call History 1. On the Call History tab, tap . 2. Choose whether to create a new contact or save the number to an existing contact. Clearing the Call History list On the Call History tab, do one of the following: Remove one name or number Press and hold the name or number, and then tap Delete from call history. Clear the entire list Tap > Remove call history.
Phone calls Changing ringtone settings Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes Do one of the following: To change from silent to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button. To change from vibrate to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button twice. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound > Sound profile. § § § Lowering the ring volume automatically HTC One max has a quiet ring feature that automatically lowers the ring volume when you move it. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound. 2.
Phone calls 147 Global Ready HTC One max offers you reliable, consistent voice service at home and abroad. Use one phone and one number for voice coverage in more than 205 countries. Get one bill for both domestic and international calls. In order to get the full benefits of Global Phone service you must subscribe to a Global Phone calling plan. Go to verizonwireless.com/global for rates, countries, coverage limitations and features. Voice and data roaming charges may apply.
Phone calls HTC One max dials as is and does not prepend your home country code when you call phone numbers that are not stored in HTC One max. When manually entering a phone number to call, you need to enter a plus (+) sign and country code before the number. Editing a country’s international call settings 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Call. 2. Tap Assisted Dialing. 3. Under Reference Country, select the country whose settings you want to edit. 4. Tap 5.
Phone calls 4. Tap 5. Tap Done. 149 > Set Default. Turning off Assisted dialing 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Call. 2. Tap Assisted Dialing. 3. Clear the Enable Assisted Dialing check button. 4. Tap Done. Changing the HTC One max network connection HTC One max is set to Global mode and connects to the appropriate network (CDMA or GSM) in your location. In countries where both CDMA and GSM networks are present, you can select which network to use. Voice and data roaming charges may apply. 1.
Messages Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap . , or press to save the message as a draft.
Messages 151 § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above ). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message. § Your text message automatically becomes a multimedia message if you enter an email address as the recipient, add a message subject, attach an item, or compose a very long message. Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap 3.
Messages 9. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft. Depending on the resolution of your photo or video attachments, they may be displayed as cropped thumbnails in your multimedia message. Creating a slideshow 1. After you've added either a photo, video, or audio in the multimedia message you’re composing, tap > Slide. 2. Choose where you want to insert the next slide. 3. Right after adding a slide, do one of the following: § § § § , and then choose to add a photo or a video.
Messages 153 Can't find your contacts' email addresses in Messages? 1. If only phone numbers are showing up when you're entering a contact name, tap . 2. Tap > Show Email. To always show email addresses, in Message settings, tap General > Show email address. 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.
Messages 3. Tap , and then select multiple recipients. 4. Tap OK on the Group Messaging dialog box. 5. Tap the button below the To field, and then select how you want to send the group message. Individual Messages Your message will be sent to the recipients as individual text message. Your recipients will not see anyone on the list and can reply only to you. Group Conversations Similar to a group chat, sending a group MMS lets your recipients join the conversation you've started.
Messages Top questions on group MMS Why can't my recipients see or join the group MMS I sent to them? Check whether your recipients have enabled Group messaging on their mobile devices. Some devices or mobile operators may not support this feature. How do I receive or block group MMS? In Messages settings, tap Multimedia messages (MMS), and then select or clear the Group Conversations option.
Messages Replying to a message 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 3. Tap . Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC One max, 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.
Messages 3. On the Details tab, tap reply to. 4. Tap the box that says Add text, then enter your reply message. 5. Tap .
Messages Why am I not receiving text messages from contacts who use iPhone? If you have just migrated your contacts from iPhone to HTC One max, your contacts may still be texting you through iMessage® and not through SMS or MMS. To receive text messages from your contacts who are using iPhone, you must unregister the phone number you used on your old iPhone from your Apple support profile. Or, if you still have your old iPhone, turn off the service in iMessage settings.
Messages 159 Forwarding a message 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to view the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap a message, and then tap Forward. 3. In the To field, fill in one or more recipients. 4. Tap . Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message § If there’s a media attachment such as a photo or video in a received message, tap it to view the content.
Messages 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 Messages screen, tap > Settings > Multimedia messages (MMS). Clear the Auto-retrieve option. Copying a text message to your micro SIM card 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message, and then tap Copy to SIM. A SIM card icon displayed.
Messages Delete a conversation 161 Press and hold a contact (or phone number), and then tap Delete. To delete multiple conversations, on the All messages screen, tap > Delete threads, and then select the conversations to delete. In the Messages settings, tap General > Delete old messages to auto delete old messages. How do I protect a message from being deleted? You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1.
Search and web browser Search and web browser Searching HTC One max and the Web You can search for information on HTC One max and on the Web. Start your search by entering a keyword or by using Google Voice Search™. Some apps, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps. Performing searches on the Web and HTC One max 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the button.
Search and web browser 163 Searching the Web with your voice Use Google Voice Search to find information on the Web by speaking to HTC One max. 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the button. 2. Tap , and then say what you want to search for. After speaking, matching items from Google web search are shown. 3. If what you’re searching for is in the list, tap the item to open it in its to search again. compatible app. Otherwise, tap Setting search options 1. Open the Google app.
Search and web browser You can also access the settings when viewing the search results. Pull down the screen to show the hidden menu button, and then tap > Settings. Getting instant information with Google Now Do you want to know 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.
Search and web browser 165 Setting up Google Now Before setting up Google Now: § Make sure that you're signed in to your Google account. § Turn location services on and make sure that you have an Internet connection. For more information on location services, see Turning location services on or off on page 261. 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the 2. The subsequent screens show examples of Google Now information cards. Tap Next until you reach the Get Google Now! screen. button. 3.
Search and web browser Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. For example, you can change the weather units in the Weather card or your transportation mode in the Traffic card. You can also specify the details on certain cards or keep a card from appearing on the Google search screen. 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the 2. Tap on the card you want to change, and then tap a setting at the bottom of the card. button.
Search and web browser 167 Refreshing Google Now Refresh Google Now to update the information cards or show relevant cards for information that you've just added on HTC One max, like an upcoming event in Calendar. 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the 2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap button. > Refresh. Turning off Google Now 1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the button. 2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap 3.
Search and web browser 4. On the webpage, you can: § § § 5. Tap a link to open it, or press and hold a link to see more options. Tap an email address to send a message to the email address, save it to People, and more. Press and hold an image to save, copy, or set it as your wallpaper. To return to the previous webpage you've viewed, tap , and then tap or . Maximizing your browsing space § To hide the status bar when browsing, tap and then select Fullscreen.
Search and web browser 169 § To switch among browser tabs, tap and swipe to the webpage you want to view. Tap the browser tab to display the webpage in full screen. § To close a browser tab, tap , and then tap .
Search and web browser Saving web content for later Save webpages to read later, even without an Internet connection. You can also add some video clips on webpages to the Watch list so you can quickly find and watch them whenever you like. HTC One max saves webpage text and images only. You will need Internet connection to open linked pages and play video clips. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap 2. Tap Reading list or Watch list. > .
Search and web browser Bookmarking a webpage Add your favorite webpages as bookmarks so you can access them quickly. Bookmark a webpage in a normal browser screen and not when you're browsing incognito. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap 2. On the Bookmark this page screen, you can edit the bookmark name, sync the bookmark with an online account, or save the bookmark in a new category folder. 3. Tap Done. > > Bookmarks. To view and open a bookmark, tap > Bookmarks.
Search and web browser Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome Create bookmarks from your computer's Google Chrome™ browser and sync them on HTC One max. For more information about Google Chrome, visit http://support.google.com/chrome. § Using your Google Chrome desktop browser, you need to sign in to your Google Account and set up Google Chrome sync. § Be sure that you are logged in to your Google Account every time you save Google Chrome bookmarks on your computer. 1.
Search and web browser 3. 173 Navigate to the webpage that you want to view, and then tap it. Clearing your browsing history 1. While viewing a webpage, tap Clear history. 2. Tap OK. > Settings > Privacy & security > All webpage entries in the History and Most visited tabs are deleted. If you want to delete a single webpage entry, go to the History or Most visited tab, press and hold the webpage entry, and then tap Remove from history or Remove from most visited.
Fun and entertainment Fun and entertainment Using Scribble Want to make a page for your digital scrapbook or create interesting photos to share on your blog or social network? With ready-to-use templates in Scribble, you can get artistic and combine photos, text, and illustrations in a note. Your note can even display a bit of life when you include an animated gif. You can also add HTC Zoe photos.
Fun and entertainment 175 5. You can insert images such as photos and web page thumbnails. To find out how, see Inserting images in a note on page 175. 6. Tap 7. Tap for other options, such as changing the template, linking the note to an event, and more. 8. Press or to undo or redo the last action. to save the note. Inserting images in a note Insert photos, web page thumbnails, and more in your notes. You can also add HTC Zoe photos. 1. Open a note in the Scribble app. 2. .
Fun and entertainment Inserting an illustration and stickers in a note Communicate ideas better by adding illustrations, stickers (also called emojis), and interesting visuals in your note. 1. Open a note in the Scribble app. 2. Tap and choose a pen stroke, color, and thickness. You can highlight or encircle important parts or draw figures. 3. Tap and choose a color and thickness, and then draw figures or write text.
Fun and entertainment 177 4. Tap and select a sticker. 5. Press and hold a drawing or sticker to move, resize, or delete it. You can also use two fingers to rotate an image.
Fun and entertainment Creating a note for a photo blog Think photos can best convey your 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. You can also add HTC Zoe photos. If inserting a collage, first group the photos in the same event or album in Gallery. 1. Open the Scribble app.
Fun and entertainment 2. Tap 3. Tap to capture a photo or select photos in Gallery and group them in a collage. 4. If inserting a collage, press and hold the collage and then select a layout. You can also: § § § § 179 and choose the photo blog template. Press and hold, and then drag around a photo within the frame to put the subject in the center of the frame. Press and hold, and then drag a photo over another to rearrange them.
Fun and entertainment 2. Tap > Group. 3. Select the notes that you want to group, and tap Group. 4. Tap OK. 5. Enter a notebook name, and tap OK. The number of notes in a notebook is displayed next to the notebook name on the Notebooks tab. To group notes into an existing notebook, tap > Move to. Select the notes you want to group, and then select the notebook. To create a new notebook, swipe to the Notebook tab, tap the notebook name.
Fun and entertainment 181 Image Insert the note as .JPG file. Share it through email or on a social network. If the note includes an animated gif, only the first frame of the video will be shared. The same applies for notes with HTC Zoe photos. Plain text Extract the text in a note and edit it before sharing. You can also share notes as multiple image files. On the Scribble main screen, tap > Share > Image and select the notes and notebooks you want to share.
Fun and entertainment Press and drag your finger across the progress bar to jump to any part of the song. Turn shuffle on or off. (Shuffle is off when button is gray.) Cycle through the repeat modes: repeat all songs, repeat current song, and don’t repeat. Play your music on a DLNA® compliant TV or audio system, HTC Media Link HD, or stereo Bluetooth device. Minimize the Now playing screen to continue browsing your music collection.
Fun and entertainment 2. Swipe to the Playlists tab. 3. Tap 4. To add songs, tap beside the title text box, browse your music collection, and then tap a song to add. 183 , and then enter a playlist name. Repeat this step to add more songs. 5. 6. You can also: Rearrange songs Press and hold next to the song title you want to move, and then drag it to its new position. Delete songs Select the songs you want to remove from the playlist.
Fun and entertainment Deleting playlists The Recently played and the Recently added playlists can't be deleted. 1. Open the Music app. 2. Swipe to the Playlists tab. 3. You can: § § Press and hold the playlist you want to delete, and then tap Delete playlist. Tap > Delete playlists to remove several playlists. Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC One max.
Fun and entertainment Updating album covers and artist photos To save on data usage, you might want to connect to a Wi-Fi network when updating your album covers and artist photos. In Music settings, select Wi-Fi only. 1. Open the Music app. 2. Swipe to the Artists or Albums tab. 3. Tap > Update artist photos or Update album art. If you want HTC One max to automatically check and update your music collection, tap on the Music app's main screen, and then tap Settings.
Fun and entertainment Trimming an MP3 ringtone Use the Music app's ringtone trimmer if you want to set only a part of the song as ringtone. 1. When you find the song that you want, tap Trim the ringtone. 2. Drag the trim sliders begin and end. > Set as ringtone > to the part where you want the ringtone to 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.
Fun and entertainment Viewing song lyrics Love a song so much that you want to sing along? HTC One max gives your music an extra kick with song lyrics and cool music visualizations. To save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network when downloading lyrics. In Music settings, select Wi-Fi only. 1. Open the Music app. 2. Browse to the song you want to play and tap it. 3. Swipe to the Visualizer tab to view the lyrics. Song lyrics appear onscreen if content has been successfully downloaded.
Fun and entertainment Finding music videos on YouTube It's easy to find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube. On the Now playing screen, tap > Search > YouTube. Enjoying TV with HTC One max The TV app makes HTC One max a key part of your entertainment experience. The TV app lets you easily tune into your preferred shows, get reminded when your favorite show is on, see what shows are coming up, and more.
Fun and entertainment 4. 189 Choose your TV service provider, and then tap Next. Your cable or service provider may not be supported by the TV app. 5. Select the channels included in your cable package, and then tap Next. 6. Select your video on demand services, and then tap Next. The available video on demand services depend on your location. 7. Tap next to your favorite shows. If you don't find your favorite , enter the show's name, and then tap . shows in the list, tap 8. Tap Finish.
Fun and entertainment § § § Tap to watch the show or movie on your TV. Press and hold a thumbnail to see the options menu. Tap to change the type of shows you want to display on the EPG or to view the channel guide. To make changes to your EPG settings, add remotes, and more, tap Settings. > Adding another EPG If you have more than one TV service provider, you can add additional EPGs to the TV app and easily switch between them on the HTC One max. The TV app is designed on the concept of Rooms.
Fun and entertainment 191 If you want to duplicate an existing EPG, select the Room with the EPG you want to copy. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to setup the EPG. To switch between EPGs, tap on the main screen of the TV app. Editing, renaming, or removing a Room 1. Open the TV app. 2. Tap 3. Tap a Room to hide or show channels, tag your favorite channels, and more. > Settings > Rooms. If you want to rename or remove the Room, tap editor, and tap the option you want.
Fun and entertainment 3. Do one of the following: § § For programs that are part of a series, tap an episode under Upcoming, and then tap Remind me to add a reminder for that show. For programs such as movies or sports events, tap Remind me under the Upcoming to add a reminder for a particular viewing time. The Reminder set icon appears next to the scheduled program. Before the show starts, you'll receive an upcoming event notification.
Fun and entertainment 193 Watching on demand videos Add on-demand services to the TV app to enjoy available movies and TV shows anytime you want. § Most on-demand movies and TV shows can be purchased or rented from your video service provider. § You may need to download the on demand service app first from Google Play. 1. Open the TV app. 2. , select Movies, TV Programs, or Sports, and then go to the Tap On demand tab. 3. Tap a thumbnail to view details about the program. 4.
Fun and entertainment Setting up your remote control Tired of shuffling your TV, set top box, and home theater system remote controls while watching TV? You can combine them into one remote. § Make sure you have created a Room. By default, your first Room will be called "TV Room". See Adding another EPG on page 190 to add more Rooms. § Make sure HTC One max has an Internet connection. 1. Open the TV app. 2. Tap to select the Room you want to create a remote for. 3. Tap > Start. 4.
Fun and entertainment 195 § If the TV didn't turn on, tap No. HTC One max will try another remote control profile. § If a matching remote control profile isn't found, you'll need to manually set up the remote control. Customizing the remote control buttons Are the predefined buttons not to your liking? You can change any button. To avoid conflict with the EPG, it is recommended to not change any of the buttons on the Number pad tab. 1. Open the TV app. 2. Tap 3. Tap a button to configure.
Fun and entertainment If you tap No, you'll be prompted to try again. 8. Press until you exit the Button setup mode. Controlling your TV with HTC One max 1. Open the TV app. 2. Tap 3. Do any of the following: . Turn the TV, set top box, or home theater system on or off On the Power & input tab, tap the On, Off, On/Off button under the device name. Change the input source for the TV or home theater system On the Power & input tab, tap the Input button under the device name.
Fun and entertainment Access the playback controls 197 Go to the Ch/Vol tab. To automatically turn on the display when you pick up HTC One max while using the TV app, select the Auto Wake option in > Settings. Controlling your TV from the Notifications panel Get a call while watching TV? You can easily use HTC One max to mute the TV and more. 1. Slide open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap the controls to mute the TV, switch channels, and more.
Fun and entertainment Want to watch the video at a later time instead? Tap > Add to > Watch later. You can access the video again from your account profile's Watch later list. 4. While watching a video, you can: § § § § Turn HTC One max sideways to watch the video in full screen. Tap the video screen to pause or to resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video. Scroll down the video information panel to see related videos and comments from other viewers.
Fun and entertainment 199 Connecting to your home entertainment system Want to make your HTC One max experience bigger and louder? By swiping up with three fingers, share your videos, music, and even streaming media to external devices through DLNA, HTC Media Link HD, A2DP (Bluetooth), or other supported wireless display connection. Some devices may need to be paired before you can share to them.
Fun and entertainment Easy to set up and use With just a three-finger swipe, connect HTC One max to HTC Media Link HD and share on the big screen. Multitask with dual-screen display HTC Media Link HD gives you dual-screen display when you're: § Viewing a video in Gallery § Playing music in the HTC Music app While you're playing media on the big screen, you can multitask and do other things such as take calls, browse the Web, or send email on HTC One max.
Fun and entertainment 201 Sharing your media on DLNA devices If you'll be using a DLNA compliant TV or audio system, refer to its documentation on how to connect it to your home network. 1. Connect HTC One max to your home network via Wi-Fi. 2. Open the Gallery or Music app. 3. Locate the media stored on HTC One max that you want to share, and then tap it. 4. Swipe up with three fingers to show the Media output screen. 5. Choose the device on your network where you want to play the media. 6.
Storage Storage Types of storage Want to know what types of storage you can use for your apps, data, and files? HTC One max has these storage types: Phone storage This storage combines both the internal storage, where apps, email, data, and text messages are stored, and the file storage, where photos, videos, and music files are kept. If you are running out of phone storage, see Making more storage space on page 203 for some tips on how to free up space.
Storage 203 Copying files to or from HTC One max You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC One max. Save and close your files before copying them from your computer to HTC One max, or vice versa. 1. Connect HTC One max 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 max, or vice versa. 4.
Storage Manage photos and videos § Set the Camera app to automatically upload to a photo-sharing site or online storage. You can retrieve them from the photo-sharing site or online storage when needed. Using data services while uploading photos and videos may be data intensive. You may want to connect to Wi-Fi or disable auto upload of camera shots to reduce data consumption. § After taking continuous camera shots, keep only the best shot and discard the rest.
Storage 205 Encrypting data on HTC One max You can encrypt data such as your online accounts, settings, music files and other media. After encryption, you will need to enter the screen lock PIN or password to turn on your phone and access the data. Phone storage encryption § Set a lock screen PIN or password before encrypting your data. § Fully charge the battery and keep HTC One max connected to the power adapter during encryption. The encryption process takes about an hour.
Storage Storage card encryption You can encrypt files on your storage card to protect your files. Storage card encryption doesn't reformat or erase your card. Storage card files encrypted on the phone can be used only on the phone. § Set a lock screen PIN or password before encrypting your data. § Fully charge the battery and keep HTC One max connected to the power adapter during encryption. § Only files added to the storage card after enabling encryption will be encrypted.
Sync, backup, and reset 207 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 max. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC One max and the Web. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accounts & sync. 2. Tap 3. Tap the account type you want to add. 4.
Sync, backup, and reset Adding one or more Google Accounts Sign in to your Google Account to see your Gmail™, contacts, and calendars, and to use Google apps on HTC One max. If you add more than one Google Account, you can switch between accounts in apps such as Gmail and choose which account to back up your settings to. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accounts & sync. 2. Tap 3. Tap Google. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign in to an account or create a new account. .
Sync, backup, and reset 209 Forgot your Google Account password? If you have forgotten your GoogleAccount password, you can try to recover it by going to the Google website. 1. On HTC One max or on your computer, open your web browser 2. Go to www.google.com/accounts/recovery. 3. Select the option for retrieving your password, and then enter the email address or username that you use to sign in to your Google Account. 4. Click Continue. 5.
Sync, backup, and reset 3. To manually sync individual accounts, tap an account type, and then do one of the following: § § Tap > Sync now on the Account settings screen. If multiple accounts are supported (such as for Exchange ActiveSync), tap beside the account you want to sync, and then tap Sync now. On the Account settings screen, you can also change the sync settings for an account. Removing an account You can remove an account to delete all information associated with it from HTC One max.
Sync, backup, and reset 211 Backup Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC One max? Back up HTC One max before you erase the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new 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.
Sync, backup, and reset Messages Back up your text messages to the storage on the phone, or save them as an email attachment. Contacts § Save contacts and other personal data to your online accounts so you can just sync them when switching to another phone. § If you have locally stored contacts in the People app, export them to the storage on the phone. Files § Manually copy and paste files by connecting HTC One max to your computer as a disk drive. § Upload files to online storage and services.
Sync, backup, and reset 213 3. Tap Import/Export contacts > Export to phone storage or Export to SD card. 4. Select an account or type of contacts to export. 5. To help protect your data, tap Yes, and then set a password for this backup. Be sure to remember this password. You'll need to enter it again when importing contacts. 6. Tap OK. If you don't need a password, tap No. Restoring contacts > Manage contacts. 1. On the People tab, tap 2.
Sync, backup, and reset 2. Tap > Back up/Restore SMS > Back up > Back up SMS. 3. 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. 4. Enter a name for your backup file, and then tap OK. Backing up text messages by email You need to set up your email account in the Mail app. 1. On the Messages screen, tap 2.
Sync, backup, and reset 2. Tap 3. Choose how you want to restore the messages, and tap Next. 4. Tap the backup to import. 5. Enter the password you've set for this backup. If you didn't set a password, select This backup file is not password protected. 6. Tap OK. 215 > Back up/Restore SMS > Restore. To restore text messages that were backed up via email, open the email message with the backup file attachment from the Mail app.
Sync, backup, and reset Importing your personal dictionary 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Personal dictionary > 4. When prompted, tap OK. > Restore from storage. Backing up or restoring tasks 1. Go to the list that contains the tasks you want to back up. 2. Tap 3. Tap Export to SD card to back up your tasks, or tap Import from SD card to restore tasks on HTC One max. > Import/Export.
Sync, backup, and reset 217 Back up your contacts using Backup Assistant Plus Use Backup Assistant Plus to back up your contacts and access them on the go or at home. If you did not set up Backup Assistant Plus when you first turned on your phone, you can set it up in Settings > Accounts & sync. For more information about Backup Assistant Plus, visit www.verizonwireless.com/baplus. Setting up Backup Assistant Plus 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Backup Assistant Plus. 3.
Sync, backup, and reset View and manage media on your computer § Show music, photos, and videos from your computer and manage them in HTC Sync Manager. § Import iTunes® and Windows Media® Player playlists from your computer to HTC Sync Manager. § Play music, videos, and playlists using the built-in player. § Browse and manage files on your phone (Mac only). Transfer content § Easily transfer iPhone photos, text messages, contacts, and more to your HTC phone.
Sync, backup, and reset 219 Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer § You need to have administrator rights if you're installing HTC Sync Manager on Windows Vista® or later versions. § If you have problem in installing HTC Sync Manager, close all your running programs and reinstall. If the problem persists, temporarily disable your anti-virus program and try installing again. 1. Download the HTC Sync Manager installer from the HTC support site (htc.com/hsm/). 2.
Sync, backup, and reset Transferring iPhone content 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. You need to use iTunes 9.0 or later to back up your iPhone content first to your computer. 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.
Sync, backup, and reset 221 Updating your phone's software via HTC Sync Manager If there is an available update, you can upgrade your phone's software through HTC Sync Manager. Make sure that there is enough power on your phone before starting the software update. The download takes about 20 minutes (depending on the speed of your internet connection) and the software update takes about 15 minutes. 1. Connect your phone to your computer. If your phone has an available update, a notification displays. 2.
Sync, backup, and reset Copying or removing media on your phone One way to copy media files from your computer to your phone is to use Windows Explorer (or the Finder® application on your Mac computer). Another way is to use HTC Sync Manager. With HTC Sync Manager, you can copy music, photos, videos, entire albums, and playlists. 1. Connect your phone to your computer. Media that have already icon on their been copied to your phone will have the thumbnails. 2. Click an item to select it.
Sync, backup, and reset 223 Remove the selected media from your phone. Batch importing all music, photos, and videos from your phone You can set HTC Sync Manager to batch import all media files from your phone to your computer automatically. If you've already done a batch import before, HTC Sync Manager will check for new media and import new ones only. 1. Connect your phone to your computer. 2.
Sync, backup, and reset Importing documents from your computer to your phone automatically Want to bring documents with you on your phone? Set HTC Sync Manager to automatically import documents from a folder on your computer to your phone. 1. Connect your phone to your computer. 2. If your HTC phone has both phone storage and a storage card, click Home > SYNC SETTINGS, and then choose which storage you want to import documents to. 3. Click Files > SYNC SETTINGS. 4.
Sync, backup, and reset On Windows On Mac Outlook® Apple® Contacts, Apple Address Book, Apple Calendar, Apple iCal®, or Outlook 2011 for Mac 2003 or later version Internet Explorer®, Firefox®, or Google Chrome 225 Safari® or Google Chrome If you'll be syncing with Firefox or Google Chrome, close the browser first before syncing. Syncing data between your phone and your computer 1. Connect your phone to your computer. 2. In HTC Sync Manager, click Home > SYNC SETTINGS. 3.
Sync, backup, and reset Calendar § Choose the calendar application on your computer that you want to sync with your phone. § Choose from when you want to start syncing calendar events. § If there are conflicting appointments on your phone and your computer, choose which data you want to keep. Bookmark Choose the web browser on your computer that you want to sync with your phone. 5. Click if this is your first time to sync.
Sync, backup, and reset 227 Syncing playlists between your phone and your computer Set HTC Sync Manager to sync iTunes and Windows Media Player playlists between your phone and your computer. 1. Connect your phone to your computer. 2. If your HTC phone has both phone storage and a storage card, click Home > SYNC SETTINGS, and then choose which one you want to sync with your computer. 3. Click Music > SETTINGS, and then select Sync selected playlist. 4. Select the playlists you want to sync. 5.
Sync, backup, and reset Email accounts Login credentials and settings of email accounts, such as Exchange ActiveSync and POP/IMAP accounts Data and other settings § Contacts and calendar events that are stored on your phone § Text messages § Call history § Web bookmarks (including your bookmark folders) § Some system and HTC app settings Media and documents Camera photos and videos, Gallery events, music, Office documents, and PDFs that are stored on your phone Backing up your phone to your comp
Sync, backup, and reset 229 4. Click Back up now. 5. If this is your first time to back up your phone, choose whether to set a password for the backup file. Enter and confirm your password, and then click OK. Restoring your backup from your computer to your phone 1. Connect your phone to your computer. 2. In HTC Sync Manager, click Home > TRANSFER & BACKUP. 3. Under Backup and restore, click Restore. 4. Select a backup file to restore from. 5.
Sync, backup, and reset HTC Sync Manager keeps opening automatically? HTC Sync Manager opens automatically whenever you connect your HTC phone to your computer. If you don't want HTC Sync Manager to open automatically, click Home > SUMMARY, and then clear the Open HTC Sync Manager when a phone is connected option. Checking for new HTC Sync Manager updates If you already have HTC Sync Manager open, you can manually check for software updates.
Sync, backup, and reset 231 Getting help To find out more about using HTC Sync Manager, download the user guide PDF from the HTC support site (htc.com/hsm/). Or open the Help that comes with the software. On Windows, click in HTC Sync Manager, and then click Help. Reset Restarting HTC One max (Soft reset) If HTC One max is running slower than normal, is unresponsive, or has an app that is not performing properly, try rebooting and see if that helps solve the problem. 1.
Sync, backup, and reset HTC One max not responding? If HTC One max 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 max then restarts. Resetting HTC One max (Hard reset) If HTC One max has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset or master reset).
Sync, backup, and reset 233 Files such as your music, photos, videos, and documents will also be deleted if you select the Erase all data option. Be sure to back up any data and files you want to keep before you do a factory reset. A factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including personal information. Performing a factory reset from settings 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Backup & reset. 2. Tap Reset phone. 3.
Sync, backup, and reset 2. Wait for the screen with the three Android images to appear, and then release the POWER and VOLUME DOWN buttons. 3. Press VOLUME DOWN to select FACTORY RESET, and then press the POWER button.
People 235 People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC One max and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. Open the People app. 2. On your contacts list, you can: § View your profile and edit your contact information.
People § § § Create, edit, find, or send contacts. Tap a contact photo to find ways to quickly connect with the contact. See a notification icon when a contact has sent you new messages. To sort your contacts by their first or last name, tap Sort contacts by. > Settings > Filtering your contacts list When your contacts list gets long, you can choose which contact accounts to show. 1. On the People tab, tap . 2. Choose the accounts that contain the contacts you want to display. 3. Press .
People § § 237 Find people on your company directory. Tap the Search people box, enter the first few letters of the contact name, and then tap Search contacts in your Company Directory. Search for people you know on your social networks. Tap > Settings > Find people you know on, and then select the social networks you're signed in to. The People app then uploads your contacts to the selected social networks to help you find friends.
People 5. Tap Save. Aside from your contact details, your profile also shows updates you've posted on your social networks and your online photo albums. Adding a new contact 1. On the People tab, tap . 2. Tap the Name field, and then enter the contact name. Tap if you want to separately enter the contact's first, middle, and last name. Depending on the contact type, you may also be able to add other info such as a name suffix (for example, "Jr."). 3. Select the Contact type.
People How do I add an extension number to a contact number? While creating a new contact in People, you can add an extension number to their number so you can skip the voice prompts when calling. 1. After entering the number of the main line, do one of the following: § § 2. Tap P(,) to insert a pause before the extension number is dialed automatically. To make the pause longer, tap P(,) again. Tap W(;) to be prompted to confirm the extension number. Enter the extension number.
People Editing a contact’s information Social network contacts cannot be edited. 1. On the People tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Edit contact. 2. Enter the new information. 3. Tap Save. Getting in touch with a contact 1. Open the People app. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name), and then choose how you want to get in touch with that contact.
People 241 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 micro SIM card > Manage contacts. 1. On the People tab, tap 2. Tap Import/Export contacts > Import from SIM card. 3. If you have a Google or Exchange ActiveSync account, tap the type for the imported contacts.
People 4. Select the contacts you want to import. 5. Tap Save. Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 1. On the People tab, enter the contact's name or email address in the search box. 2. Tap Search contacts in your Company Directory. 3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC One max. 4. Tap to import the contact. Copying contacts from one account to another 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2.
People 243 Merging contact information Avoid duplicate entries by merging contact information from different sources, such as your social network accounts, into one contact. Accepting contact link suggestions When HTC One max finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link notification when you open the People app. 1. On the People tab, tap the Link suggestion notification when available. You'll see a list of suggested contacts to merge. 2. Choose the contacts you want to merge.
People Breaking the link 1. On the People tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose link you want to break. 2. Tap 3. Under the Linked contacts section, tap break the link. 4. Tap Done. > Link. beside an account to Sending contact information 1. On the People tab, do one of the following: To send Do this Someone's contact information Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon or photo), and then tap Send contact as vCard.
People 245 Sending multiple contact cards 1. On the People tab, tap > Send contacts. 2. Select the contacts whose contact information you want to share 3. Tap Send. 4. Choose how you want to send the contact cards. Contact groups Organize your friends, family, and colleagues into groups so you can quickly send a message or email to everyone in the group. We’ve also set up the Frequent group to automatically add the contacts you dial or get calls from the most.
People Sending a message or email to a group If you send a text message to a group of five people, it will count as five messages towards your monthly text message allowance. 1. On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 2. Go to the Group action tab. 3. Choose if you want to send a group message or group email. Editing a group 1. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group. 2. You can: § § Change the group name.
People § 3. 247 Select the contacts you want to remove from the group. Tap Save. Managing your contact groups 1. On the Groups tab, tap 2. You can: § § 3. > Edit groups. Rearrange the contact groups. Press and hold at the end of the group name, and then drag it to its new position. Select the contact groups you want to remove. Tap Save.
Email Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. 1. Open the Gmail app. 2. Do any of the following from your Inbox. § § Tap an email message (not the sender image or letter tile) to read, forward, or reply to the message. Tap Inbox at the top bar to switch to your other Gmail account or to display drafts, sent messages, or other email labels.
Email § 249 Tap the sender image or letter tile to select one or more messages or conversations. You can then tap the onscreen buttons at the top bar to archive, delete, or mark the selected messages or conversations. Get help in using Gmail by tapping > Help. Sending an email message in Gmail 1. In the inbox of the Gmail account you want to use, tap > Compose). 2. Fill in one or more recipients.
Email Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap > Add Cc/Bcc. 3. Enter the email subject, and then compose your message. 4. If you want to attach a photo or video, tap , and then tap the attachment type. 5. Tap to send. Replying to or forwarding email messages in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap the email message or conversation. 2. To reply to the sender, tap Reply all or Forward. 3. Do one of the following: § § .
Email 251 Mail Checking your mail The Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or more email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC One max. 1. Open the Mail app. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears. 2. Do any of the following: § § § Tap an email message to read. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account.
Email § To view email messages from all your accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap All accounts. § To change an email account's settings, select the account and then tap > Settings. Organizing your inbox Do you have a big pile of email messages in your inbox? Organize your email messages into tabs and quickly find the messages you want. 1. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 2. In the inbox, tap 3.
Email 4. 253 Swipe to the added tab to check your email messages. Sending an email message 1. Open the Mail app. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. . 3. Tap 4. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap > Show Cc/Bcc. 5. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. 6. Do any of the following: § § 7. Tap Add an attachment. Tap and then choose what you want to attach.
Email 2. Tap the message. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap . Reading and replying to an email message 1. Open the Mail app. 2. Switch to the email account you want to use. 3. In the email account inbox, tap the email message or conversation you want to read. If you want to read a particular message inside an email conversation, tap to expand the conversation, and then tap the email message. 4. Tap Reply or Reply All. Tap for more actions for the email.
Email 255 Saving an email message in the Tasks app Save an email message in your Tasks list so you can remind yourself when to reply. 1. In an email account inbox, press and hold the email message, and then tap Save as task. 2. Enter the task details, and then tap Save. Managing email messages The Mail app provides easy ways to sort, move, or delete your email messages. Sorting email messages Customize how you sort your email messages.
Email To select all, select one email message first, and then tap Select all. 3. > Tap Move to, and then select a folder. 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. Tap . 2. If you want to refine or filter your search, tap , check the search options, and then tap OK.
Email 257 Searching for emails from a contact Do you remember the sender, but can't find a particular email from him or her? 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Press and hold an email message from a contact. 3. Tap Search the mail from the sender. A list of email messages from that contact appears. Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Enjoy the powerful email features of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync right on HTC One max.
Email 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. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Tap 3. Enter the meeting details. 4.
Email 259 Adding an email account Set up additional email accounts such as another Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account or an account from a Web-based email service or email provider. If you're adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or a POP3/IMAP email account, ask your network administrator or email service provider for additional email settings that you may need. 1. Open the Mail app. 2. Tap 3. Select an email account type from the list of email providers. Otherwise, tap Other (POP3/IMAP).
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 and off-peak sync schedule in the email account's Sync, Send & Receive settings.
Travel and maps 261 Travel and maps Location settings Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC One max, you need to enable location sources. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Location. 2. Select or clear the location sources you want to turn on or off. Turning off a location service means no applications on HTC One max will collect your location data through that location service.
Travel and maps § To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. § The Google Maps app does not cover every country or city. Getting 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. Open the Maps app. 2. to show your current location. The blue marker Tap shows your current location on the map. 3. Navigate the map using finger gestures. § § § § § 4.
Travel and maps 263 Add a map view to see more information overlaid on the map. Tap , and then tap a map view such as Traffic or Public transit. To remove the map view, tap it again on the map view list. 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. Open the Maps app. 2. Tap the search box and then enter the place you want to search for. 3.
Travel and maps § To check the next or previous location on the search, swipe the info sheet left or right. § To view the search results list, tap 4. . Tap the info sheet to check the address, get directions, see the location in Street View (if available), and more. To clear the map and search another location, swipe down the info sheet .
Travel and maps 265 Finding services near you Quickly search for banks, gas stations, grocery stores, and other services nearby. 1. Open the Maps app. 2. Tap to show your current location. 3. Tap the search box and then press 4. Tap one of the service icons (such as grocery or bank) or tap select other services. to hide the keyboard. 5. Tap the info sheet to check the address, get directions, see the location in Street View (if available), and more. Checking the details of a location 1.
Travel and maps Exploring places and activities near you Google Maps lets you find places of interest where you can dine, sleep, shop, and more. This feature may not be available for certain countries and locales. 1. Open the Maps app. 2. Tap to show your current location. to hide the keyboard. 3. Tap the search box and then press 4. Tap the Explore card to open the Explore screen. 5. Tap an activity, and then tap a place of interest from the list. The place is displayed on the map. 6.
Travel and maps 267 2. Tap . 3. Choose how you want to get to your destination. 4. Use your current location as starting point, or tap My location to enter your starting point or select a location from your search history. 5. Tap Choose destination, and then enter or select your destination. If you're taking public transit, tap to set the date and time of travel, or tap Options to set your route preferences. 6. Tap a route or transit option to view the directions on the map.
Travel and maps HTC Car On the road with HTC Car Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC One max to reach your destination, keep you entertained, and help you stay in touch with the people that matter to you. Access music, phone calls, maps, and more with HTC Car. 1. HTC Car instantly launches when you mount HTC One max in HTC Car Kit. 2. Swipe up or down to see what you can do in HTC Car. When using HTC Car, return to the main screen from any other screen by pressing .
Travel and maps 2. 269 Do one of the following: Call someone Say "Call [person's name in phonebook]" Play music Say "Play [song title, album, artist name, or genre]" Play the radio Say "Listen to [song title, artist name, or genre]" Find something on the map Say "Find [name of place, address, type of place]" Playing music in HTC Car 1. In HTC Car, tap Music. 2. Do one of the following: § § 3. Swipe left or right to browse by category. to search your collection.
Travel and maps Listening to Internet radio with TuneIn Right from HTC Car, enjoy listening to Internet radio stations with TuneIn. 1. In HTC Car, tap Internet Radio. 2. Do one of the following: § § 3. Browse for available stations by category. to enter and search for stations by keyword such as Tap artist name or topic. Tap a station to start listening to it. § You can also find Internet radio stations by tapping Speak on the main screen and saying what you want to hear.
Travel and maps 271 Finding your way with HTC Car HTC Car helps you to find your way to where you want to go. Easily find nearby restaurants and more on your weekends. HTC Car gives you the information you need so you won't get lost. Exploring what's around you Feeling adventurous? With just a few taps, you can find interesting places around you quickly. 1. In HTC Car, tap Navigation. 2. Do one of the following: § § Tap a category. to enter your own search keywords.
Travel and maps Look up a previously searched place Get directions for an upcoming event in Calendar 3. Tap Previous. 1. Tap Appointments. 2. Tap an upcoming appointment from the list. Tap an item to go to the map. Staying connected to your contacts Just because you're driving doesn't mean you have to be isolated from the rest of the world. With HTC Car, you can take calls, make calls, and get notifications.
Travel and maps § 273 Tap Speak and say "Call" and the person's name. For example, say "Call Jennifer Singer". Customizing HTC Car § To change the default behavior of HTC Car, tap Settings. § To add more apps to HTC Car, tap and select an app. VZ Navigator Using VZ Navigator Get premium GPS voice navigations and 3D maps with spoken real-time traffic alerts. Find movie times, event info and gas stations. For more information about VZ Navigator, visit: www.verizonwireless.com/ vznavigator.
Travel and maps § To use VZ Navigator Maps, tap Map. VZ Navigator Maps lets you access free maps with traffic and satellite views and more. You can do a search for local gas prices and points of interest and share your location by phone, email, or social network.
Other apps 275 Other apps Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC One max as a world clock to see the date and time in cities across the globe. You can also set alarms or track your time using the stopwatch or timer. Setting the date and time manually 1. Open the Clock app. 2. On the World Clock tab, tap 3. Clear Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone, and then set the time zone, date, and time as required. > Local time settings.
Other apps 3. Under Set alarm, use the scroll wheels to set the alarm time. 4. If you want the alarm for multiple days, tap Repeat. 5. Tap Done. § To turn off an alarm, clear the check box of that alarm. § If you need to set more than three alarms, tap . § The alarm will ring even if the power is off. Checking Weather Use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next few days.
Other apps 277 Viewing the Calendar Use the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you've signed into your online accounts, related events will also appear in Calendar. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. Tap , and then choose a calendar view. In any calendar view, return to the current date by tapping the today button beside . Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events. Upcoming events for the day are also shown at the bottom of the screen.
Other apps § Tap an event to view its details. § If the event is a contact's birthday or anniversary, tap it to send a greeting. Need to see the event time in another time zone? In Day view, tap > Select 2nd time zone > Choose location, and then enter the city name. Week view Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. § Swipe left or right across the screen to view succeeding or previous weeks. § Tap an event (shown as colored blocks) to view its details.
Other apps 2. 279 On any Calendar view, do one of the following: Create an event Tap . Tap , and then select the calendar you will add the event to. Edit an event View an event, and then tap . 3. Enter and set the event details. 4. To invite contacts from your Google or Exchange ActiveSync account, tap . 5. Tap Save. If you've invited people to the event, tap Send or Send update. Checking your schedule for an event Avoid juggling multiple meetings at the same time.
Other apps Choosing which calendars to show 1. In any calendar view, tap (Multi-calendar). 2. Select or clear an account you wish to show or hide. > Accounts (All calendars) or Accounts If you have multiple calendars under an online account, tap select the items to include. to § Calendars are synced on HTC One max, even if they are hidden. § You can also show or hide tasks that you've created on HTC One max.
Other apps 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. Do one of the following: § § 2. While viewing an event, tap > Share via. In day, agenda or week view, press and hold an event and then tap Share via. Choose how you want to send the event. You can also forward accepted meeting invitations from your Exchange ActiveSync calendar. While viewing an event, tap > Forward.
Other apps 3. Accept, decline, or tentatively accept the invitation, or propose a new time. Tap to choose from more options, such as moving the invitation to a folder. If you need to cancel an accepted meeting invitation or propose a new time, view the event details in Calendar, and then tap Response. Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you. 1.
Other apps 283 If you don't want to dismiss or snooze the calendar reminders, press from the Notifications panel to keep them pending in the notifications area of the status bar. Keeping track of your tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to do and task lists. Create tasks on your phone or sync them with your Google and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. You can also see your tasks in Calendar. Creating a task 1. Open the Tasks app. 2.
Other apps 2. In the list of tasks, you can: Mark a task complete Sort tasks Tap the check box next to the task. To view completed tasks, tap > View completed. 1. Tap > Sort. 2. Select how you want to sort the tasks. Edit a task 1. Tap the task that you want to edit, and then tap Edit. 2. Edit the task details, and then tap Save. Delete a task Press and hold the task that you want to delete, and then tap Delete. Postpone a task 1. Press and hold a task, and then tap Postpone. 2.
Other apps 285 Managing task lists 1. In the Tasks app, tap 2. From here, you can: Show tasks Create a list > Manage lists. To show all tasks under a list, tap a task list. Tap , and then choose an account for the list. Lists can't be created for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. Rename a list 1. Tap at the right of a list, and then tap Rename. 2. Enter a new name for the list, and then tap OK. Delete a list 1. Tap at the right of a list, and then tap Delete. 2. Tap OK.
Other apps Switching to Kid Mode Worried that your kids might wander off to inappropriate web sites or mess with your important work files while using HTC One max? Use Kid Mode® to let your children enjoy fun and age-appropriate games and more, while helping to protect your important data from accidental deletion. To learn more about Kid Mode, visit www.zoodles.com. 1. Open the Kid Mode app. The first time you use Kid Mode, you need to create or sign in to your Zoodles® account. 2.
Other apps 287 You can also go to Parent Dashboard from Settings > Security > Kid Mode. 2. Confirm your action with your child lock setting (either by drawing the letter Z on the screen or by entering the child's birth year). 3. Under Basic Features, tap Apps. You'll see a list of apps installed on HTC One max. 4. Tap the check option beside the app that you want your child to be able to use in Zoodles.
Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC One max for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the micro SIM card is inserted). Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap the Mobile data tile to turn the data connection on and off.
Internet connections 289 Turning data roaming on or off Connect to Verizon Wireless partner networks and access data services when you’re out of Verizon Wireless coverage area. Using data services while roaming is not part of your subscribed monthly data access allowance. Check with Verizon Wireless for data roaming rates before you enable data roaming. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Tap Mobile data > Data roaming, and then select a data roaming option.
Internet connections § Refreshing apps to update info and feeds § Uploading and backing up your files to your online storage account § Using HTC One max as a Wi-Fi Hotspot § 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. Keeping track of your data usage Monitor your data usage to help prevent going over your monthly data allowance.
Internet connections 291 If you're connecting HTC One max to another portable Wi-Fi hotspot, tap > Mobile hotspots to restrict background data from downloading that may incur extra data fees. Viewing the data usage of apps 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Data usage. 2. Drag the vertical line markers to see how much data you've used during a particular time interval. 3. Scroll down the screen to see a list of apps and their data usage info. 4. Tap an app to see more details.
Internet connections 2. Tap the Wi-Fi tile to turn the Wi-Fi connection on. 3. Tap . Detected Wi-Fi networks will be listed. If the wireless network that you want is not listed, tap network to manually add it. > Add 4. Tap the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you selected a secured network, you'll be asked to enter the network key or password. 5. Tap Connect. You'll see the Wi-Fi icon connected.
Internet connections 293 Connecting to a different Wi-Fi network 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. If Wi-Fi connection is off, tap the Wi-Fi tile to turn it on. 3. Tap . Detected Wi-Fi networks will be listed. To manually scan for available Wi-Fi networks, tap 4. > Scan. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to it.
Internet connections Turning off Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Wi-Fi. 2. Tap > Advanced, and then clear the Notify me option. Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Add virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and access resources inside a local network, such as your corporate network.
Internet connections 295 2. Tap VPN > > Add VPN profile. 3. Enter the VPN settings and set them up according to the security details your network administrator gave you. 4. Tap Save. Connecting to a VPN 1. Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More. 2. Tap VPN. 3. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 4. Enter your log in credentials, and then tap Connect. When you’re connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the status bar.
Internet connections Using HTC One max as Mobile Hotspot Share your data connection with other devices using Mobile Hotspot. § Make sure the data connection is turned on. § Mobile Hotspot is included with Share Everything plans. If you don't have a Share Everything plan and want to add Mobile Hotspot subscription, contact Verizon Wireless for details. 1. Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More. 2. Tap Mobile network sharing > Mobile Hotspot settings. 3.
Internet connections HTC One max is ready to be used as Mobile Hotspot when you see the status bar. 297 on Devices connected to your Mobile Hotspot use data from your subscribed data plan. Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection of HTC One max to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC One max are up-todate, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer.
Internet connections If you often switch between Mobile Broadband Connect and Internet pass-through, select Smart network sharing to automatically turn on the connection type you need whenever you connect HTC One max with your computer. Connecting to the Internet through a computer If you temporarily don’t have Internet access on HTC One max, you can still go online by using your computer’s Internet connection.
Internet connections 299 If you often switch between USB tethering and Internet passthrough, select Smart network sharing to automatically turn on the connection type you need whenever you connect HTC One max with your computer. 3. Connect HTC One max to your computer using the provided USB cable. The next time HTC One max connects to a computer, it will remember your settings. If you disabled your computer's firewall, be sure to turn it back on.
Internet connections 4. If there's more than one page to print, set the page range that you want. Tap Advanced to set the page size, print layout, and page orientation, and choose if you want to print in color or black and white. 5. Tap Print. You can check the printing details by opening the Notifications panel, and then tapping the item you're printing. Printing a photo 1. While in Gallery, open the photo you want to print. 2. Tap the photo. 3. Tap 4. Tap Print.
Internet connections 301 Adding a printer If your printer does not show up in the list, you must add it. The printer must be in the same Wi-Fi network that you are using. 1. From the Print screen, tap Add printer. 2. Enter the IP address of the printer that you want to add and choose a port. If you do not know the IP address of the printer, ask for help from your network administrator. 3. Tap Next, and then select the manufacturer and model of the printer. 4. Tap Save.
Wireless sharing Wireless sharing Connecting a Bluetooth headset You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have handsfree conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset. § To listen to music with your headset, the headset must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile. § Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable so HTC One max can find it. Refer to your headset manual for details. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2.
Wireless sharing 303 If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with your headset. When the Bluetooth headset is connected to HTC One max, the Bluetooth connected icon is displayed in the status bar. Reconnecting a Bluetooth headset Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC One max, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device.
Wireless sharing Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings. 2. If Bluetooth is off, tap the Bluetooth tile to turn it on. 3. Tap 4. In the Paired devices section, tap 5. Tap Unpair. . The Bluetooth screen opens. next to the device to unpair. Where sent information is saved When you send information using Bluetooth, the location where it's saved depends on the type of information and the receiving device.
Wireless sharing 305 If you send a file to another device, the saved location may depend on the file type. For example, if you send an image file to another mobile phone, it may be saved in a folder named “Images”. Receiving files using Bluetooth HTC One max lets you receive various files with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, contact info, calendar events, and documents such as PDFs. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 1.
Wireless sharing 8. When HTC One max receives a file transfer request notification, slide the Notifications panel down, tap the incoming file notification, and then tap Accept. 9. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap the relevant notification. When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type: § Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible app.
Wireless sharing 307 Sharing content with NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC One max, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. Beam webpages, photos, contact information, and more by holding HTC One max and the other device back to back. You can also use NFC for contactless payment. Availability of NFC payment depends on when your mobile operator launches this service. Contact your mobile operator for details. Turning NFC on or off 1.
Wireless sharing 2. Select or clear the NFC option.
Wireless sharing Beaming content Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC turned on. If the other device has an Android Beam™ option, make sure it is also turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, hold HTC One max and the other phone back to back.
Wireless sharing Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC One max and the other phone's NFC area are close to one another. Experiment by slightly moving the phones until a connection is made. 2. Tap the screen. The shared content appears on the other screen. For some items that you've shared (such as contact information), additional instructions on how to save the item will appear on the receiving device.
Settings and security Settings and security Checking your phone's HTC Sense version You can view the HTC Sense version, as well as other information about your phone. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap About. 2. Tap Software information to view the HTC Sense version.
Settings and security Turning Airplane mode on or off When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC One max are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. When you disable Airplane mode, the call function is turned back on and the previous state of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is restored. § You can manually turn Bluetooth and Wi-Fi back on after enabling Airplane mode. § If USB tethering is turned on, enabling Airplane mode turns it off.
Settings and security 3. 313 Tap Do not disturb to set an auto turn off time or to allow the Clock app alarm and timer sounds to play when Do not disturb is on. will appear in the notifications area of the status The Do not disturb icon bar. Even when Do not disturb mode is on, you'll still see notification icons in the status bar to alert you of missed calls, new messages, calendar events, alarms, and other notifications.
Settings and security Turning automatic screen rotation off Automatic rotation is not supported in all applications. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons). 2. Clear the Auto rotate screen option. Screen not rotating? Recalibrate the screen if you feel that the screen orientation does not respond properly to the way you hold HTC One max. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons). 2. Tap G-Sensor calibration.
Settings and security 315 Adjusting the time before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons). 2. Tap Screen timeout, and then tap the time before the screen turns off. Adjusting the screen brightness 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons). 2. Tap Brightness. 3.
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 max.
Settings and security 317 Changing the display language Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap System language, and then choose the language you want to use. 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.
Settings and security Using Magnification gestures Make sure that Magnification gestures is turned on in Settings to use this feature. Triple-tap on any area of the screen that you want to magnify. You can: § § Slide two fingers apart or together to adjust the magnification. Drag two fingers to pan across the screen. To exit magnification mode, open another app or triple-tap the screen again.
Settings and security Working with certificates Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC One max to access VPN or secured Wi-FI networks, and also to provide authentication to online secure servers. You can get a certificate from your system administrator or download it from sites that require authentication. Some apps such as your browser or email client let you install certificates directly in the app. See the app's help for details.
Settings and security Assigning a PIN to help protect your SIM card You can help to protect your SIM card by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) that you enter before accessing your SIM. When you're prompted to enter the default SIM PIN, enter 1111. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Tap Set up SIM card lock, then select Lock SIM card. 3. Enter the default SIM card PIN, and then tap OK. 4. To change the SIM card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN.
Settings and security 321 Showing or hiding notifications on the lock screen Choose the types of notifications to show or hide on the lock screen. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Under Lock screen, tap Notification settings. 3. Choose whether to show or hide notifications such as missed calls, text messages, upcoming calendar events, and more.
Settings and security Forgot your screen lock pattern? If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC One max. If this fails, you can unlock HTC One max by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern. 2. After the fifth attempt, when you’re asked to wait for 30 seconds, tap OK. 3. If the display goes off, press the POWER button to turn the display back on, and then unlock the screen. 4.
Settings and security 323 2. Tap Screen lock > Face Unlock. 3. Tap Set it up and follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Choose a backup unlock method to use in case the phone doesn't recognize you. 5. Tap Lock phone after, and then specify the idle time before the screen is locked. To help make face unlock more reliable and more secure, you can: § Tap Improve face matching to train HTC One max to recognize your face in different situations, such as when you're wearing glasses or sporting a beard.
Settings and security Navigating HTC One max with TalkBack Use TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC One max by spoken feedback. When you touch the screen, HTC One max vibrates and gives you an audible response so you know what you are touching. Turning TalkBack on 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accessibility. 2. Tap TalkBack, and then tap the On/Off switch. 3. Read the TalkBack disclaimer and then tap OK.
Settings and security 325 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. HTC 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. 2.
Settings and security You can change the double-tap speed in Settings > Display, gestures & buttons. Assigning TalkBack shortcuts TalkBack has customizable gestures that can be used to open the Notifications panel, view recent apps, access TalkBack controls, and more. The steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use the corresponding TalkBack gestures if you already have TalkBack turned on. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accessibility. 2. Tap TalkBack, and then tap 3.
Settings and security § 327 To open the global context menu, use one finger to swipe down and right in one continuous movement. If you already changed the TalkBack shortcut gestures, check your TalkBack settings for the appropriate gesture. 3. Press and hold anywhere on the screen. 4. Drag your finger around the screen to explore the options. To cancel an action, drag your finger to your starting position. Changing the TalkBack reading speed The steps below are described using the regular gestures.
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Index Index A Accounts - syncing 207 Airplane mode 312 Alarms - setting 275 Android Beam See NFC Android Market See Google Play Apps - arranging 129 - grouping into a folder 130 - hiding or unhiding 131 - icons on Home screen 127 - installing 41, 42 - non-Google Play apps 42 - on All Apps screen 129 - on Home screen 127 - restoring 42 - uninstalling 43 - updating 40 B Backup - about 211 - backing up phone to computer 228 - HTC Sync Manager 217 - options 211 - restoring backed up apps 42 Battery - ch
Index - continuous shooting 90 - dual capture mode 94 - effects 88 - flash 89 - front camera 88 - HDR 95 - HTC Zoe 92 - recording a video 89 - scenes 91 - self portrait 92 - slow motion 96 - standby 87 - sweep panorama 94 - taking a photo 89 - taking photo while recording 90 - video resolution 89 - zooming 87 Capture screen 63 Car - about 268 - handling calls 272 - Internet radio 270 - navigation 271 - playing music 269 - voice commands 268 Change phone language 317 Clock - alarm 275 - setting date and tim
Index Exchange ActiveSync - flagging an email 257 - meeting request 258 - Out of office 257 - sending a meeting request 258 expanded storage 202 F Face unlock 322 Factory reset 232 Feeds panel - about 64 - adding or removing locales 67 - deleting tiles 69 - posting to social networks 69 - reading articles 68 - saving articles for later 69 - selecting feeds 66 - setting up custom topics 68 - turning on or off 65 Files - copying to computer, phone storage, or storage card 203 Finger gestures 48 Fingerp
Index H I Hands free 302 Hard reset See Factory reset HDMI 199 HDR 95 Headphones See Bluetooth Home screen - widgets 125 - adding, removing, or arranging widget panels 132 - apps 127 - changing your main Home screen 133 - feeds 64 - folder 130 - launch bar 124 - rearranging widgets and icons 127 - removing widgets and icons 127 - shortcuts 127 - wallpaper 123 - widget panel 35 HTC BlinkFeed See Feeds panel HTC Car See Car HTC Clock - setting an alarm 275 HTC Media Link HD 199 HTC Sense version 311 HTC Sh
Index Lock screen - answering a call 141 - dismissing an alarm 59 - opening an app 60 - rejecting a call 141 - unlocking 59 - widgets 134 Low battery 82 Low storage 202 M Mail - attachments 253 - carbon copy, blind copy (cc, bcc) 253 - deleting 256 - draft 253 - replying 254 - searching 256 - sending 253 - sorting 255 Mail folders - moving email messages 255 Making calls - calling 136 - calling a number in a Calendar event 139 - calling a number in a message 139 - calling a number in an email 139 Map
Index O Online accounts - adding accounts 207 - removing accounts 210 - syncing manually 209 - what can you sync with 207 P Pair a Bluetooth headset 302 People - adding a new contact 238 - contact groups 245 - contact link suggestions 243 - copying contacts 241, 242 - editing contacts 240 - filtering your contacts 236 - groups 245 - importing contacts 241 - merging contact information 243 - personal profile 237 - sending contact information 244 - transferring contacts 241 Phone calls - blocking a call 145
Index Reset 231, 232 Ring volume - lowering ring volume automatically 146 - making your phone ring louder 146 - Pocket mode 146 Ringtone - editing 186 - setting song as ringtone 185 S Scenes - in Camera app 91 Screen - adjusting brightness 315 - capture 63 - changing the time before the screen turns off 315 - idle screen 59 - recalibrating G-sensor 314 - rotation 314 - Sleep mode settings 315 Screen lock 321 Screen shot See Capture screen Scribble - about 174 - composing a note 174 - grouping notes 1
Index Software update 39 Sound - lowering ring volume automatically 146 - Pocket mode 146 - ringtone, notifications, and alarm 133 - switching profiles 146 Speakerphone 143 Speed dial 138 Storage 202 Sweep panorama 94 Sync - HTC Sync Manager 217 - syncing data with computer 224 - syncing playlists 227 T Tasks - about 283 - creating a task 283 - managing 283 - managing lists 285 Text message 150 TV See Sense TV U Upgrade See Software update Upload - HTC Share 119 337 V Video Highlights 112 VideoPic 90 V
Index Y YouTube - finding videos of songs 188 - preloading 198 - watching 197
