User guide HTC One S9
Contents Contents What's new Imaging Android 6.
Contents HTC BlinkFeed What is HTC BlinkFeed? 59 Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 60 Restaurant recommendations 60 Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed 61 Customizing the Highlights feed 63 Posting to your social networks 63 Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed 63 Camera Camera basics 64 Selfies and people shots 69 Zoe camera 71 Panoramic shots 71 Hyperlapse 72 Pro mode 72 Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery 74 Adding photos or videos to an album 75 Copying or mov
Contents Entertainment HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio 100 FM Radio 101 HTC Connect 101 Power and storage management Battery 106 Phone storage 109 File Manager 114 Sync, backup, and reset Online sync 116 Backup 117 HTC Sync Manager 120 Reset 122 People Your contacts list 124 Setting up your profile 125 Adding a new contact 125 Editing a contact’s information 126 Getting in touch with a contact 127 Importing or copying contacts 127 Merging contact information 128 Sending
Contents Other apps Clock 147 Weather 148 Voice recorder 148 Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off 149 Managing your data usage 149 Wi-Fi connection 151 Connecting to VPN 152 Using HTC One S9 as a Wi-Fi hotspot 153 Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 154 Wireless sharing Bluetooth 155 NFC 157 Settings and security Turning location services on or off 159 Do not disturb mode 159 Airplane mode 161 Automatic screen rotation 161 Setting
About this guide About this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. This is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure, or lets you know of an option that you may find helpful.
Important note on recoverable data Important note on recoverable data Files and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your device may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software. Even a factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your mobile device, including personal information.
What's new What's new Imaging Made to help you capture your memories to share with family and friends. RAW enhancement With RAW image enhancement, you can take your photos to a whole new level. After snapping a shot in Pro mode, the camera saves a RAW file in DNG format. The RAW file provides more image information for post processing in Photo Editor or a graphics program on your computer. See Taking a RAW photo on page 73. Hyperlapse Compress a long video into a smooth, entertaining video.
What's new Superimpose one image onto another and create a unique composition only you can imagine! See Double Exposure on page 85. Face Fusion uses two photos such as your selfie and a photo of your favorite celebrity to merge your looks together. See Face Fusion on page 87. Enhanced video calling Face Tracking can detect not just you but also the people around you during a video call. Your caller will see up to 4 faces that are within your camera’s field of vision.
What's new Major change to how you use storage cards If you have an existing storage card with media and other files, use it as removable storage so you can insert the card and access your files on any Android phone. If you have a brand new storage card, you can use the card to expand the internal storage. See Should I use the storage card as removable or internal storage? on page 110 and Setting up your storage card as internal storage on page 110.
Unboxing Unboxing HTC One S9 1. POWER 2. VOLUME 3. microSD™ card slot with eject hole 4. Front camera 5. Proximity sensor 6. IR sensor 7. Dual speakers 8. Notification LED 9. nano SIM card slot with eject hole 10. USB connector 11. 3.5mm headset jack You need a 4G/LTE™ plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data services. Check with your operator for details. § If you want to use a case or screen protector, don’t cover and block the proximity sensor.
Unboxing Back panel HTC One S9 includes a main camera equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) that helps you take clearer-looking photos. 1. Camera with OIS 2. Dual LED flash Slots with card trays There are trays inside the nano SIM and microSD slots that are used for inserting your cards. When inserting the eject tool into the tray eject holes to remove the card trays, make sure not to press on the trays to avoid damaging the eject mechanism inside the slots.
Unboxing nano SIM card HTC One S9 uses a nano SIM card. Use a standard nano SIM card only. Inserting a modified card that is thicker than the standard nano SIM card may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot. Inserting a nano SIM card 1. Hold the phone face down. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent paperclip— into the tray eject hole next to the nano SIM card slot. 3.
Unboxing Removing a nano SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC One S9 before removing the card. 1. Hold the phone face down. 2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool that came with your phone—or a small bent paperclip— into the tray eject hole next to the nano SIM card slot. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the card tray ejects. 4. Pull the card tray out, and remove the nano SIM card. 5. Make sure that you insert the empty card tray back into the slot.
Unboxing 4. Pull the microSD card tray out, and place the microSD card—contacts facing down—into the tray. 5. Insert the microSD card tray back into the slot. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC One S9 is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
Unboxing 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the microSD card tray ejects. 4. Pull the microSD card tray out, and remove the microSD card. After removing the microSD card, make sure that you insert the empty microSD card tray back into the slot. Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC One S9, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § If the battery has been discharged for several days, you may need to charge HTC One S9 for several minutes before powering it on.
Unboxing Switching the power on or off Switching the power on Press the POWER button until HTC One S9 vibrates. When you turn on HTC One S9 for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. 3. Tap Power off on the options menu.
Phone setup and transfer Phone setup and transfer Setting up HTC One S9 for the first time When you switch on HTC One S9 for the first time—or after you've done a factory reset—you’ll be asked to set it up. You can enable TalkBack to navigate by voice feedback before selecting the language. Press and hold two fingers on the screen until you hear a message saying that accessibility mode is enabled.
Phone setup and transfer 6. If prompted, choose whether to use a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection for restoring your backup. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your backup. 8. Slide open the Notifications panel to check if there's any notification to finish restoring your backup. Free apps from Google Play will be restored in the background, and you can track the progress via a notification in the status bar. To restore paid apps, you need to download and install them from Google Play.
Phone setup and transfer Ways of transferring content from an iPhone If you have an iPhone, there are easy ways to transfer your contacts, messages, and other content to HTC One S9. § Back up and restore iPhone content through iCloud. To find out how, see Transferring iPhone content through iCloud on page 20. § Back up iPhone content using iTunes on your computer, and then use HTC Sync Manager to transfer the content to HTC One S9.
Phone setup and transfer Microsoft® Exchange HTC One S9 syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® ActiveSync Server in your workplace. Outlook.com account Sync personal contacts from your Microsoft Outlook.com account. Phone contacts You can create contacts locally on HTC One S9, if you don't prefer to store them on your online accounts. nano SIM card Copy all your nano SIM contacts to HTC One S9.
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 from the Apps screen, Notifications panel, or Quick Settings panel. § From the Home screen, tap to switch to the Apps screen, and then tap Settings. § Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel, and then tap .
Phone setup and transfer Enabling automatic updates You can choose to automatically download and install software updates for HTC or mobile operator apps. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap About > Software updates. 3. To save on data usage, you can choose to update through Wi-Fi only. 4. Choose whether to auto-download system updates, app updates, or both. App updates are installed automatically. You'll still need to confirm when to install system software updates.
Phone setup and transfer 3. Tap My apps & games. You'll see a list of apps installed on your phone. 4. Under Updates, tap an app. 5. Tap Update. 6. If prompted, tap Accept. In Play Store, tap update your apps. > Settings > Auto-update apps to choose how you want Google Play to Checking for updates manually 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap About > Software updates. HTC One S9 checks if updates are available.
Phone setup and transfer 4. To download or purchase the app, tap Install (for free apps) or the price button (for paid apps). 5. Tap Accept. Apps sometimes get updated with improvements or bug fixes. To automatically download updates, after installing the app, tap > Auto-update. To open the app, go to the Apps screen and tap the app. Restoring apps from Google Play Upgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that you previously downloaded. 1.
Phone setup and transfer Uninstalling an app If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can uninstall it. Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. From the Apps screen, press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it to Uninstall. If you purchased an app in Play Store, you can uninstall it for a refund within a limited time. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, refer to the Google Play help.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone Basics HTC Sense Home After you've turned on and set up HTC One S9 for the first time, you'll see the Home screen. § Set up the HTC Sense Home widget to experience the convenience of a Home screen that automatically adjusts when you're at home, work, or outdoors. See What is the HTC Sense Home widget? on page 35. § Swipe right and you'll find HTC BlinkFeed™.
Your first week with your new phone Unlocking the screen Swipe up to unlock the screen. If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before HTC One S9 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. Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC One S9, lower the ring volume, and more.
Your first week with your new phone Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick HTC One S9 up when a call comes in to lower the ring volume automatically. You can turn this feature on or off. Go to Settings, tap Sound & notification, and then select or clear Quiet ring on pickup.
Your first week with your new phone Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more. Tap Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons. 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.
Your first week with your new phone Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as when moving right and left on the Home screen, or flicking through a contacts or message list.
Your first week with your new phone Slide with two fingers In some apps, slide two fingers apart to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text. Two-finger swipe Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick Settings.
Your first week with your new phone Three-finger swipe § Swipe up the screen with three fingers and HTC Connect™ streams music or video from HTC One S9 to your speakers or TV respectively. You can also share streaming media from apps such as YouTube®. § Swipe down to disconnect from your speakers or TV. Media gesture is turned on in Settings by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work for sharing media. Opening an app § Tap an app on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen.
Your first week with your new phone Switching between recently opened apps When you're multitasking and using different apps on HTC One S9, you can easily switch between the apps you've recently opened. Press to see recently-opened apps. § To switch back to an app, flip through the cards to find the app and tap it. § To remove an app from the list, drag it left or right. § To remove all of the apps at once, tap .
Your first week with your new phone HTC Sense Home widget What is the HTC Sense Home widget? Get quick access to apps, shortcuts and folders you use most frequently based on where you are. With the HTC Sense Home widget, HTC One S9 continually adapts to how you use it. For example, apps you use most frequently for work, will show up when you're at your office. The HTC Sense Home widget changes depending on whether you're at home, work, or somewhere else.
Your first week with your new phone Setting your home and work locations In the HTC Sense Home widget, set your home and work locations based on your address, Wi-Fi network, or both. You can associate multiple addresses and Wi-Fi networks to each of these locations. Using your set addresses or Wi-Fi networks, the HTC Sense Home widget will be able to determine where you are and display the appropriate apps. 1. On the Home screen, swipe right or left until you see the HTC Sense Home widget. 2.
Your first week with your new phone Adding apps to the HTC Sense Home widget Add your favorite apps, shortcuts, or folders to the HTC Sense Home widget. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Press and hold the app, shortcut, or folder you want to add to the widget. 3. Drag the item to where you want in the HTC Sense Home widget. The app, shortcut or folder will be added to the HTC Sense Home widget and pinned in place.
Your first week with your new phone Waking up to the lock screen Go from sleep mode to the lock screen without pressing the POWER button. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before HTC One S9 unlocks. 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately double-tap the screen. Waking up and unlocking Go from sleep mode and unlock HTC One S9 to the last screen you were using without pressing the POWER button.
Your first week with your new phone 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately swipe left from the right side of the screen. Waking up to HTC BlinkFeed Go from sleep mode to HTC BlinkFeed without pressing the POWER button. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before HTC One S9 unlocks. 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Immediately swipe right from the left side of the screen.
Your first week with your new phone Auto launching the camera with Motion Launch Snap When the screen is off, you can wake up the phone directly to the Camera app. § Press and hold the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button, and then lift the phone in landscape orientation. § Or first lift the phone in landscape orientation, and then press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button right away. If you've set up a screen lock with credentials, you'll be asked to provide your credentials when you exit the Camera app.
Your first week with your new phone Setting up Smart Lock Set up your phone to detect your face or another trusted device before you can unlock the screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Security. 2. Tap Screen lock, and then select and set up a screen lock. This will be your backup screen lock method. 3. On the Security screen, tap Smart Lock. 4. Confirm your screen lock. 5. Choose what you want your phone to detect before it unlocks. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions. 7.
Your first week with your new phone Changing the lock screen wallpaper Use any photo you've taken with the camera as the lock screen wallpaper. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. 2. Under Themes, tap Change or edit theme. 3. Tap > Next > Edit > Other wallpapers. 4. Slide to the Lock screen thumbnail, tap Change wallpaper, and then choose a source for your wallpaper. 5. Tap > Preview > Finish. 6. Enter a title for the theme, ensure the Apply this theme now option is selected.
Your first week with your new phone Notifications Notifications panel Notification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in progress such as files downloading. When you see notification icons, open the Notifications panel to check out details of the notifications that you've received. To open the Notifications panel, slide down from the top of the screen. § Some notifications allow you to take immediate action.
Your first week with your new phone Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC One S9 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 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 to the word prediction dictionary. See Entering text with word prediction on page 46. § You can type words by just speaking. See Entering text by speaking on page 47.
Your first week with your new phone Entering text with word prediction Ever started typing something you weren't sure how to spell? With word prediction, you'll see suggested words displayed just above the keyboard. Word prediction and next word prediction are enabled by default. To enter text in word prediction mode, do any of the following: § Tap the space bar to insert a highlighted word in the suggestion list. § Tap a word from the suggestion list.
Your first week with your new phone Editing or deleting words in the dictionary 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Personal dictionary. § To edit a word, tap the item in the list. § To delete items from the dictionary, tap remove, and then tap Delete. > Delete. Select the words you want to Using the Trace keyboard Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. 1.
Your first week with your new phone HTC Help Want some quick guidance on your phone? Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in the Help app to learn how to use your phone. § When you see a Help tile in HTC BlinkFeed, just tap the tile to know more about the tip. § From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Help. You can then tap Search help articles & videos, and enter what you're looking for. Or you can tap to browse how-tos, FAQs, and more.
Personalizing Personalizing Themes What is the Themes app? Themes brings a quick and easy way for you to customize HTC One S9 with wallpapers, sounds, icons, and more. Log in with your HTC account to browse from the available themes in the Themes store, or make your own. Downloading themes Find and download pre-made themes that make it easy for you to personalize your HTC One S9. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Themes. 2. Tap Get Started. 3. Sign in with your preferred account.
Personalizing Creating your own theme from scratch You can create and customize your own theme and even share it for others to download. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Themes. > Choose Home image to set the main wallpaper for your theme. 3. Select an image from Gallery or take a photo with Camera. 4. Move or enlarge the crop box to the area of the image you want to include and tap . 5. Tap Next. 6. Swipe up or down to the pre-defined style to select for your theme.
Personalizing 7. Tap until you see the mix and match screen. Continue making changes until you're satisfied with the result. 8. Tap Save copy to save your new theme, or if you're editing a theme that you copied tap Save to save the changes. Finding your themes Themes you created or downloaded can be found in your theme collection. You'll also find the themes you bookmarked. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Themes. > My themes.
Personalizing More ways to personalize Personalization settings Aside from using Themes, you can also make HTC One S9 look and sound the way you want in Settings. § Choose a ringtone and other sounds that you like to use. See Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms on page 52. § Personalize your Home screen with a different wallpaper. See Home wallpaper on page 52. § For the lock screen, you can use the same wallpaper as your Home screen or choose a different wallpaper.
Personalizing Changing the display font You can change the font style and size of the display font or you can download new fonts online. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. 2. Under Font, tap Font style and choose one of the built-in fonts or tap download new fonts. to go online and 3. Tap Font size to choose the size of the font. Downloading fonts You must be logged on to your HTC Account to download fonts. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Personalize. 2.
Personalizing Adding Home screen widgets Widgets make at-a-glance important information and media content easily available. Choose from a selection of widgets and add the most useful ones to your Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-menu, tap Add apps and widgets. 3. Tap > Widgets. 4. Scroll through the widgets, or tap to search for a specific widget. Some widgets are available in different styles and sizes. 5.
Personalizing Editing Home screen panels Adding or removing a widget panel § You won't be able to add a new widget panel if you've already reached the maximum limit. § HTC BlinkFeed always appears as the first panel (if it's not removed). A widget panel cannot be added before HTC BlinkFeed. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Manage Home screen pages. 3. To add a new widget panel, swipe left until you see the icon, and then tap it. 4.
Personalizing Moving a widget or icon You can easily move a widget or icon from one widget panel to another. 1. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger. 2. With another finger, flick left or right to rotate the screen to another widget panel. 3. Release the widget or icon. Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove, and then drag it to . 2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger.
Personalizing Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 2. Tap the folder to open it. 3. Tap the folder window’s title bar, and then enter a new folder name. 4. Add more apps into the folder. Tap , select your apps, and then tap Done. You can also add shortcuts to settings or information to a folder. Add a shortcut first to a widget panel, and then drag it over to the folder.
Personalizing 4. To add more apps, drag each app over to the folder. 5. To name the folder, open the folder, tap its title bar, and then enter a folder name. 6. When done, tap . Removing apps from a folder 1. On the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap > Custom. > Rearrange apps. 3. Tap the folder to open it. 4. Press and hold an app, and then drag it out to the Apps screen. Wait until you see the occupying icon move away before releasing your finger. 5. When you're done removing apps, tap .
HTC BlinkFeed HTC BlinkFeed What is HTC BlinkFeed? Get the latest news about your interests or status updates from your friends right on HTC BlinkFeed. Set up which social networks, news sources, and more will appear. § Swipe up or down to browse stories on HTC BlinkFeed. § Tap a tile to view the content. § While viewing a news article, swipe left or right to see more stories. § While in HTC BlinkFeed, you can press the top.
HTC BlinkFeed Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 1. On the Home screen, slide two fingers together. 2. Tap . 3. Do one of the following: § To turn on HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right until you see BlinkFeed, then tap it. § To turn off HTC BlinkFeed, swipe to the thumbnail and then tap Remove. Restaurant recommendations Can't think of what to eat? Get recommendations for restaurants nearby in HTC BlinkFeed. § Make sure you've given HTC Sense Home permission to access your location.
HTC BlinkFeed Viewing restaurant recommendations View photos of the restaurant, get directions to the restaurant, and more. 1. When you see a restaurant recommendation tile, tap it to view more information. 2. You can do the following: § Tap the photo tile or View Photos to browse photos of the restaurant. § Tap the map icon or address to see the location in Google Maps™. From there, you can get directions. § If you see a phone number, tap the phone number to call the restaurant.
HTC BlinkFeed Showing content from your apps and social networks See your friends' posts in social networks or show content from your HTC apps right on HTC BlinkFeed. § You need to sign in to your social networks before you can post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. § When adding a social network to HTC BlinkFeed, you need to give HTC Sense permission to access it. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap , and then select the apps and social networks you like.
HTC BlinkFeed Customizing the Highlights feed The Highlights feed displays a mix of top trending articles and status updates from the feed sources you added. You can set the Highlights feed to only show items from your favorite news sources and apps. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Settings > Choose Highlights topics. 3. Select the feed sources you want to appear in Highlights.
Camera Camera Camera basics Camera screen Take great photos and videos with the camera. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. You'll see Camera mode, which is the default capture mode. Switch between flash modes. Toggle HDR mode on and off. Switch between the front camera and main camera. Toggle Zoe camera mode on and off. Choose from more basic and advanced camera settings. Select a camera mode. Capture a video. Capture a photo. Tap to view the last photo or video taken.
Camera Choosing a capture mode Switch to a capture mode to use for taking photos or videos. On the Viewfinder screen, tap , and then tap a capture mode. You can also just swipe across the Viewfinder screen to switch between capture modes: § In landscape view, swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen. § In portrait view, swipe from the left or right edge of the screen. Zooming § Before taking a photo or video, slide two fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out.
Camera Taking well-lit photos § HTC One S9 automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. If the image appears underexposed or that it appears dark on the Viewfinder, tap a part of the image that is in shadow. Conversely, tap a well-lit object in the image if the image seems to be overexposed. Focus on an object with a neutral tone for a balanced exposure. Keep in mind that tapping on another object may shift the focus from your subject.
Camera 4. While recording, tap 5. Tap whenever you want to capture a still shot. to stop recording. Using the volume buttons for taking photos and videos In the Camera app, you can set the VOLUME buttons to function as the shutter release or zoom controls. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Tap > General settings > Volume button options. 3. Choose how you want to use the volume buttons when you're in the Camera app.
Camera 3. Press and hold the onscreen shutter button . The camera takes consecutive shots of your subject. 4. Choose what you want to do with the continuous shots: § To keep just one photo, select the photo that you like the most, and then tap Best shot. § Tap Delete, select the unwanted shots, and then tap Delete to save only the remaining shots. § To save the whole batch of shots, just press .
Camera Selfies and people shots Tips for taking selfies and people shots Do you want yourself, your family, and friends to look best in your shots? Here are some camera options you can adjust or select before taking selfies and people shots. Live Makeup for selfies Touch up your skin with Live Makeup before taking your selfie. See Applying skin touch-ups with Live Makeup on page 69.
Camera 5. Pose and frame yourself on the Viewfinder screen. 6. To take your selfie automatically, look at the front camera, and then: § Stay still until the white box turns green on the Viewfinder screen. § Or smile at the camera. Hold your smile for a few seconds until your shot is taken. Using Voice Selfie Voice Selfie lets you easily take photo or video selfies using voice control. You just need to turn this feature on in the camera settings. This feature may not be available in all languages. 1.
Camera Zoe camera Using Zoe camera Get more than just a still photo. With Zoe camera, capture living moments as a 3-second video clip and 3 still shots. The 3 still photos are embedded in the video clip and can be viewed or saved as separate images using Gallery. Some camera features are not available when you’re using Zoe camera, such as zooming. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera mode, if you're not in this mode.
Camera Hyperlapse Recording a Hyperlapse video Want to compress a long video into a smooth, entertaining Hyperlapse video? Use the Hyperlapse camera mode to speed videos up to 12 times. 1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app. 2. Tap > HyperLapse. 3. When you're ready to start recording, tap . 4. Change focus to a different subject or area by tapping it on the Viewfinder screen. 5. Tap the flash icon to turn the flash on or off. 6. To stop recording, tap again.
Camera Taking a RAW photo Want to keep more detail in your shots, or fix the lighting in post processing? With Pro mode, you can take photos that will be saved as RAW image files in DNG format, along with a JPG compressed version. The RAW file contains more image information for processing, and you can use the Photo Editor app's RAW enhancement tool or a photo editor on your computer to enhance your photos and get the look you want. When you take a RAW photo, both a RAW and JPG file are saved.
Gallery Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Reminisce about good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos. View them by time or album. When viewing photos and videos in full screen, the onscreen navigation buttons will be hidden. Tap the screen to see Gallery controls and onscreen navigation buttons. Viewing photos and videos organized by time Switch to Timeline view when you want to view your photos and videos according to when they were taken. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
Gallery Viewing your favorite photos Easily see all your favorite photos in one place. You can add photos to the My favorites album. § To add a photo, find and view the photo in full screen, tap the photo, and then tap Favorite. > § To view these favorite photos, open the My favorites album. § To remove a photo from the My favorites album, press and hold the thumbnail and then tap Remove. Showing or hiding albums Have too many albums cluttering up Gallery? You can choose to show or hide albums. 1.
Gallery Copying or moving photos or videos between albums 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Gallery. > Albums. 3. Tap a tile to open an album. 4. Tap > Move to or Copy to. 5. Select the photos or videos you want to move or copy and then tap Next. 6. Select an album to move or copy the photos or videos to. To create a new album to move or copy to, tap . Searching for photos and videos You can search the Gallery using photo locations and specific dates. 1.
Gallery 6. Tap to watch the result. 7. Tap . The edited video is saved as a copy. The original video remains unedited. Viewing Zoe photos in Gallery Zoe™ photos help you relive your memories by recording sound and motion. Watch these living memories and share them with your family and friends from Gallery. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Gallery. 2. Find the Zoe photo you want. Zoe photos are marked with a . 3. To view a Zoe photo, tap it.
Gallery 3. Adjust the speed. 4. Tap when done. Viewing, editing, and saving a Zoe highlight When you view a group of photos and videos such as in an album, Gallery automatically composes a Zoe highlight. A Zoe highlight is a collection of clips—which can be photos, videos, or both—that Gallery has preselected, with added background music and special effects. You can edit the Zoe highlight, and then save it as a video. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Gallery.
Photo Editor Photo Editor Basics Choosing a photo to edit You can select photos to edit from Photo Editor or Gallery. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Photo Editor. 2. Tap Gallery to open an existing photo on your phone, and then browse for the item to edit. Or, tap Camera if you want to take a new photo to edit. You can also tap while viewing a photo in full screen from the Gallery app.
Photo Editor 5. Tap to open the toolbar, choose a pen type, and then tap to hide the toolbar. 6. Choose a pen color from the color bar. 7. Draw on the photo. You can tap to switch to full screen view. 8. To undo or redo an action, open the toolbar, and then tap or . Or, you can use the eraser from the toolbar to remove specific parts of your drawing. 9. Tap . 10. Tap , and then tap 11. Tap to save changes. to toggle between the before and after photos.
Photo Editor 9. Press to return to the Essentials screen. 10. Tap to save changes. The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Retouching photos of people 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 79 to find out how. 2. Tap to open the slideout menu. 3. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Touch up. 4. Choose a facial touch-up to apply, and then customize its settings. 5. Tap . 6. Tap , and then tap 7.
Photo Editor 3. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > . You'll see an animation of the frames. 4. Drag the trim sliders to the part where you want the animated gif to begin and end. 5. Tap . 6. 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. 7. Tap when done. 8. Select the file quality of your animation, and then tap OK. The animation is saved as a gif.
Photo Editor 13. Tap a setting to adjust its values, and then tap 14. Tap . to save changes. The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Photo Shapes Photo Shapes lets you add a shape to your image and fill it with another photo. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 79 to find out how. 2. Tap to open the slideout menu. 3. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > . 4.
Photo Editor 14. If you want to adjust your photo to blend with the image fill, tap fill layer to the photo layer. to switch from the image 15. Tap a setting and drag the slider to adjust its values, and then tap . 16. Tap to save changes. The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Prismatic Got a bright and colorful image? Use Prismatic effect for fresh crystal prism patterns. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit.
Photo Editor 11. Tap , adjust the settings for your photo layer, and then tap 12. Tap to save changes. . The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Double Exposure With Double Exposure, combine and blend two photos and create something surreal. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 79 to find out how. 2. Tap to open the slideout menu. 3. In the slideout menu that opens, tap Effects > . 4.
Photo Editor 10. If you want to adjust your background layer to blend with the top layer, tap the background layer. 11. Tap a setting and drag the slider to adjust its values, and then tap 12. Tap to switch to . to save changes. The edited photo is saved as a new photo. The original photo remains unedited. Elements Add animated elements to your photo. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit. See Choosing a photo to edit on page 79 to find out how. 2.
Photo Editor Face Fusion Wonder what you would like if you shared the same features as another person? Face Fusion uses a person’s photo and a target face to merge the two photos into one. To use Face Fusion, be sure that: § The faces in each photo have to be 100 x 100 pixels or larger in size. § Facial shots are without glasses and are not covered by hair, a hat, or any other item. § Subjects should look towards the camera for best results. 1. From Photo Editor, choose the photo you want to edit.
Phone calls Phone calls Video chat Face Tracking Want the other party to always have you in view? While doing a video chat using a third-party app, Face Tracking focuses on your face and others around you, and tracks faces that are within the camera's angle of view. Face Tracking can track a maximum of 4 faces. 1. Open your video chat app, and then tap to open the menu. 2. Tap to turn on Face Tracking.
Phone calls 4. Depending on the video chat app, you can single or double-tap the mini-window to switch screens with the called participant. 5. Tap again to turn off Face Tracking. Sharing your phone screen Want to show off some pics or teach your friend how to use a phone feature? Screen Share allows you to show your phone screen to the person you're video chatting with. You need a third-party video chat app to use Screen Share. 1. On the video chat screen, tap > to activate Screen Share. 2.
Phone calls 3. Say the name of contact you want to call. For example, say "Call [person's name in phonebook]." 4. Follow screen instructions to make the call. Dialing an extension number To skip voice prompts when dialing an extension number, do one of the following: § After dialing the main number, press and hold * . A comma (,) is added to the number you are dialing. Enter the extension number, and then tap the call button. You will be connected to the mainline and then to the extension number.
Phone calls Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC One S9 even if the nano SIM card has been blocked or if you don't have one installed. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call. 1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. 2. Dial the emergency number for your locale, and then tap Call.
Phone calls Switching between calls If you’re already in a call and you accept another call, you can switch between the two calls. 1. When you receive another call, tap Answer to accept the second call and put the first call on hold. 2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen. Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC One S9 to your ear when the speakerphone is on. § On the call screen, tap .
Phone calls Call History Use Call History to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls. 1. On the Home screen, tap the phone icon to open the Phone app. 2. Swipe to view the Call History tab. 3. Do one of the following: § Tap a name or number in the list to call. § Press and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu. § Tap to display just a particular type of call such as missed calls or outgoing calls.
Phone calls Using a roaming service may incur additional charges. Check with your mobile operator for rates before using a roaming service. Changing the default country code for Home dialing 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Settings > Call. 2. Tap Home dialing settings. 3. Select a country, and then tap OK. Turning off Home dialing If you prefer to manually enter complete phone numbers to call while roaming, you can turn off Home dialing. 1.
Messages Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Messages. . 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft. ). If § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message.
Messages Sending a group message Group messaging makes it easy to send a message to multiple contacts all at once. You can choose to send a group SMS or group MMS. Group MMS may incur extra data fees. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Messages. 2. Tap . 3. Tap , and then select multiple recipients. 4. To send a group SMS, tap , and then select Send as individual. Clear this option to send your message as a group MMS.
Messages 3. Tap the area that says Add text, and then enter your message. 4. Tap . Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC One S9, you can select which phone number to reply to. Keep in mind that if you don't select another number, your response will be sent to the phone number that your contact used to send the last message. 1. While viewing the exchange of messages with a contact, tap and select which phone number you want to reply to.
Messages Blocking unwanted messages Declutter your Messages screen by moving spam messages from contacts to the block box. If you have blocked a contact, that contact's text or picture messages will also be in the block box. § Open the Messages app, press and hold a contact (or phone number) and tap Block contact. § To block multiple contacts, tap > Block contacts, select the contacts, and tap Block.
Messages Preventing a message from being deleted You can lock a message to prevent it from being deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 3. Tap the message that you want to lock. 4. Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed.
Entertainment Entertainment HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio Toggling modes in HTC BoomSound Turn on HTC BoomSound™ with Dolby Audio™ in Settings and experience a whole new level of mobile audio from the speakers on HTC One S9. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio to toggle between Theater mode and Music mode. HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio is not available over HDMI, Bluetooth, Miracast™, or USB audio out.
Entertainment FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Listen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC One S9 to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap FM Radio. . The first time you open FM Radio, it scans for local FM stations that you can listen to. 3.
Entertainment Using HTC Connect to share your media Before you start, make sure you have set up your speakers, TV, or appliance to connect to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to its documentation on how to set it up. 1. Open and play any music or other media content that you want to share from HTC One S9. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen. 3. Choose the device you want to connect to. 4. Once connected, use your phone to control the volume, pause or resume playback, and more. 5.
Entertainment Streaming music to Blackfire compliant speakers BLACKFIRE RESEARCH Play music simultaneously to multiple Blackfire compliant speakers from HTC One S9. Before you start, make sure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to the documentation that comes with your speakers to set up and connect them to your Wi-Fi network. 1. After connecting your speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on HTC One S9. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen.
Entertainment Streaming music to speakers powered by the Qualcomm AllPlay smart media platform Before you start, make sure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Refer to the documentation that comes with your speakers to set up and connect them to your Wi-Fi network. 1. After connecting your speakers to your Wi-Fi network, open a music app on HTC One S9. 2. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen.
Entertainment 4. Use the controls in the app to control music playback and adjust the speaker volume. 5. To switch between speakers, tap speaker. next to the current speaker name, and then tap another 6. When several phones are streaming music to the same speaker, tap the queue. to add your music to 7. To view the queue and check where your music is lined up in the list, tap . 8. Tap to access HTC BoomSound Connect settings. You can rename speakers or clear the queue.
Power and storage management Power and storage management Battery Displaying the battery percentage You can check the percentage of remaining battery power right from the status bar. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Power. 3. Select Show battery level. Checking battery usage See how the system and apps are using the battery and how much power is being used. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Power. 3.
Power and storage management Battery optimization for apps When you have connections such as Wi-Fi on while the phone is in sleep mode, some apps may still continue to use the battery. Starting from Android 6.0, battery optimization is enabled for all apps by default which helps prolong battery standby time when you're not using the phone. The phone needs to be sitting idle for an extended period of time before battery optimization takes effect.
Power and storage management Tips for extending battery life How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC One S9. Try out some of these tips to help increase battery life. Use the power management features § Turn Power saver mode and Extreme power saver mode on in Settings. § Monitoring your battery usage helps identify what's using the most power so you can choose what to do about it. For details, see Checking battery usage on page 106.
Power and storage management Limit background data and sync Background data and sync can use a lot of battery power if you have many apps syncing data in the background. It’s recommended not to let apps sync data too often. Determine which apps can be set with longer sync times, or sync manually. § 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.
Power and storage management Storage card Use your storage card as a removable storage to store and access your media and other files on HTC One S9 or any Android phone, or set it up as an extension of the internal storage. See Should I use the storage card as removable or internal storage? on page 110. USB storage You can plug in an external USB storage device such as a USB flash drive or an SD card reader. You need a special cable to connect HTC One S9 and a USB storage device.
Power and storage management 3. Tap > Settings. 4. Tap Format as internal. 5. Tap Erase & format. 6. Tap Format. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to move your installed apps and their data from the phone storage to the storage card. If you no longer want to use your storage card as internal storage, you can reformat the card as removable storage. Before you do so, make sure to move all the apps and data from the card back to the phone storage.
Power and storage management 4. Tap Change, and then tap the storage card name. 5. Tap Move. You can also move an app from the storage card back to the phone storage. Viewing and managing files on the storage Starting from Android 6.0, you can go to Settings to view and manage files on the phone storage and storage card. You can also view and manage files on an external USB storage device when you have it connected to HTC One S9. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Storage & USB. 2.
Power and storage management 5. Copy the files from your computer to HTC One S9, or vice versa. 6. After copying the files, disconnect HTC One S9 from the computer. Freeing up storage space As you use HTC One S9, you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to free up phone storage space. Run the storage wizard Free up phone storage space by uninstalling apps and deleting files you no longer want to keep.
Power and storage management Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC One S9 is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. If your storage card is used as internal storage and there are apps that were moved to the card, you will not be able to open these apps after unmounting the card. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Storage & USB. 2.
Power and storage management 4. Press , and then browse for the folder where you want to copy or move the files. Or tap > Create folder to create a new folder. 5. Tap Paste. Favoriting files 1. In File Manager, browse for the file or folder. 2. Select items to favorite. 3. Tap . To remove an item from the Favorites tab, select the item and tap Remove from favorites. Deleting files or folders 1. In File Manager, browse for the file or folder. 2. Select items to delete. 3. Tap Delete.
Sync, backup, and reset Sync, backup, and reset Online sync Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC One S9. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC One S9 and the Web. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. . 3. Tap the account type you want to add. 4.
Sync, backup, and reset 3. Tap next to the account you want to remove. Or if you're on the Account settings screen, tap . 4. Tap Remove. Some personal data may be retained by the third-party app after you have removed the account from HTC One S9. Backup Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC One S9? Back up HTC One S9 before you remove content from the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new phone.
Sync, backup, and reset Using Android Backup Service Starting from Android 6.0, use the Android Backup Service to back up your HTC phone to Google Drive™. This service can back up and restore the following: Personalized HTC Sense Home These include widgets, wallpaper, Home screen layout, ringtones, and grid size and sort order on the Apps screen. App data § In HTC apps, app data includes contacts stored on HTC One S9, text messages, call history, Clock and Weather city list, and email accounts.
Sync, backup, and reset 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. If you don't need a password, tap No. 6. Tap OK. Restoring contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Import/Export contacts > Import from phone storage or Import from SD card. 3.
Sync, backup, and reset 4. To help protect your data, set a password for your backup. Be sure to remember this password. You'll need to enter it again when restoring messages. If you don't need a password, select Do not password protect this backup. 5. Enter your email address. 6. Compose your email message, and then send it. Restoring text messages 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Messages. > Back up/Restore SMS > Restore. 3.
Sync, backup, and reset § Copy selected music, photos, or videos from your computer to your phone. § Import documents from your computer to your phone. Back up and restore Back up your HTC phone to your computer so you can easily restore your backup to the same phone or to another HTC phone. Sync data Sync data such as contacts and calendar between your phone and your computer. Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer § You can install HTC Sync Manager on Windows XP or later versions.
Sync, backup, and reset 6. Select the types of content you want to transfer to your HTC phone. You can choose whether to replace the content on your HTC phone with the iPhone content. 7. Click Start. Wait for HTC Sync Manager to finish transferring content. 8. When done, slide the Notifications panel open on your HTC phone, and then tap . Choose which apps you were using on iPhone you want to find in Google Play and download to your HTC phone.
Sync, backup, and reset 3. Tap Reset settings. 4. Tap Reset settings. Resetting HTC One S9 (Hard reset) If HTC One S9 has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset or master reset). A factory reset reverts the phone back to its initial state—the state before you turned on the phone for the first time.
People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC One S9 and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. 2. On your contacts list, you can: § View your profile and edit your contact information. § Create, edit, find, or send contacts. § Tap a contact photo to find ways to quickly connect with the contact.
People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC One S9, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. 2. On the People tab, you can: § Find people in your contacts list. Tap , and then enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search people box. , enter the first few letters of the § Find people on your company directory.
People How do I add an extension number to a contact number? While creating a new contact or editing a contact's details 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: § Tap P(,) to insert a pause before the phone dials the extension number. To insert a longer pause, enter P(,) several times. § Tap W(;) to be prompted to confirm the extension number. 2.
People Getting in touch with a contact 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name), and then choose how you want to get in touch with that contact. For more ways of getting in touch with your contact, tap an icon below the contact photo. Importing or copying contacts Importing contacts from your nano SIM card 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the People tab, tap , and then find and tap People. > Manage contacts. 3.
People Copying contacts from one account to another Contacts from social networks may not be able to be copied. 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Copy contacts, and then choose a contact type or online account to copy from. 3. Select a contact type or account you want to save to. Merging contact information Avoid duplicate entries by merging contact information from different sources, such as your social network accounts, into one contact.
People Sending contact information 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap People. 2. On the People tab, do one of the following: To send Do this Someone's contact information Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon or photo), and then tap Send contact as vCard. Your contact information Press and hold My profile, and then tap Send my profile. 3. Choose how you want to send the vCard. 4. Select the type of information you want to send. 5. Tap Send.
People Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each text message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 2. Go to the Group action tab. 3. Choose if you want to send a group message or group email. Editing a group 1. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group. 2. You can: § Change the group name.
People Organizing your private contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts > Private contacts. 2. To add contacts to the private contacts list, tap then tap Save. , select the contacts you want to add, and 3. To remove private contacts from the list, tap > Remove private contact, select the contacts you want to remove, and then tap Remove.
Calendar and Email Calendar and Email Viewing the Calendar Use the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you've signed into your online accounts, related events will also appear in Calendar. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Calendar. , and then choose a calendar view. If you see the current date icon, tap it to return to the current date. Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events.
Calendar and Email Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC One S9, and also sync events with your Exchange ActiveSync calendar. You can also create, modify, and sync events with your Google calendar. Editing events is not supported for all accounts. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Calendar. 2. On any Calendar view, do one of the following: Create an event Tap Edit an event . Tap , and then select the calendar you will add the event to.
Calendar and Email 3. Select or clear an account you wish to show or hide. If you have multiple calendars under an online account, tap to select the items to include. 4. Tap Save. Calendars are synced on HTC One S9, even if they are hidden. Sharing an event You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Calendar. 2.
Calendar and Email Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon notifications area of the status bar to remind you. will appear in the 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2. If the notification shows that there are multiple reminders, tap it to see all the reminders. You can then choose to snooze or dismiss them. 3. If you see a single event notification, spread your two fingers on the notification to expand it.
Calendar and Email Checking your mail The Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or more email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC One S9. 1. From the Home screen, tap accounts appears. , and then find and tap Mail. The inbox of one of your email 2. Do any of the following: § Tap an email message to read. § To display email messages in another mail folder, tap folder you want to view.
Calendar and Email Sending an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Mail. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Tap . 4. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap > Show Cc/Bcc. 5. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. 6. Do any of the following: § Add an attachment. Tap and then choose what you want to attach.
Calendar and Email Quickly replying to an email message You can quickly respond to a new email message from the Home screen or lock screen. 1. When you receive a new email message notification, slide the Notifications panel down. 2. On the email preview, tap Reply all. If you have several notifications and you don't see the email options, expand the email preview by sliding two fingers apart on the notification. 3. Compose your reply message and tap .
Calendar and Email Deleting email messages 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Select the email messages you want to delete. To select all, select one email message first, and then tap > Select all. 3. Tap Delete. Searching email messages 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap , and then find and tap Mail. . 3. If you want to narrow the scope for your search, tap , check the search options, and then tap OK.
Calendar and Email Setting your Out of the office status 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Tap > Out of the office. 3. Tap your current office status, and then select Out of the office. 4. Set the dates and times. 5. Enter the auto-reply message. 6. If you want a different auto-reply message for recipients outside your organization, tap the Send replies to external senders option, and then enter the auto-reply message in the box. 7. Tap Save. Sending a meeting request 1.
Calendar and Email What is Smart Sync? Smart Sync automatically extends the sync time the longer the Mail app is inactive. Set your email account to Smart Sync when you don't need to check new email messages frequently. Smart Sync helps save battery power. If you want to receive email messages as they arrive, select another Peak time sync and Off-peak sync schedule in the email account's Sync, Send & Receive settings.
Google Search and apps Google Search and apps Google Now Getting instant information with Google Now Do you want to check the weather or your morning commute time before you start your day? Google Now™ delivers quick and up-to-date information that matters to you—all without the search. Depending on your location, time of day, and previous Google searches, Google Now displays information cards that include: § The day's weather and the weather forecast for upcoming days.
Google Search and apps Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. For example, you can change the weather units in the Weather card or your transportation mode in the Traffic card. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Google. 2. Do any of the following: § To change the settings of a specific card, tap and then tap an action.
Google Search and apps Now on Tap Use Now on Tap to search information while viewing emails and websites, listening to music, or even while exchanging text messages. Now on Tap lets you look for information about the screen you're on so you don't have to leave the app. Just press and hold and Now on Tap shows you related information, apps, and actions. This feature may not be available in all languages.
Google Search and apps 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 S9 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Google. If you've already set up a Google account on HTC One S9, you will be given the option to sign in to Google Now. 2. In the search box, enter what you want to search for.
Google Search and apps Google Chrome Use Google Chrome to surf the Internet, search the Web, and bookmark your favorite websites. Google Drive Store your photos, documents, and other files on Google Drive to access them on HTC One S9, your computer, and your other mobile devices. In addition to the default storage that you get from Google Drive, you may be eligible to receive additional online storage for free.
Other apps Other apps Clock Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC One S9 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 an alarm You can set up one or more alarms. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Clock. 2. On the Alarms tab, select the check box of an alarm and then tap that alarm. 3.
Other apps Weather Checking Weather Use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next few days. In addition to your current location, you can view weather forecasts for other cities around the globe. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Weather. You'll see the weather for different cities, including where you are. 2. Tap a city to view weather information. 3.
Internet connections Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges. You need a 4G/LTE plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data services. Check with your operator for details. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap the Mobile data On/Off switch to turn the data connection on and off.
Internet connections Turning data roaming on or off Connect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out of your mobile operator’s coverage area. Using data services while roaming may be costly. Check with your mobile operator for data roaming rates before you use data roaming. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap Mobile data. 3. Select or clear the Data roaming option.
Internet connections Wi-Fi connection To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of a Wi-Fi signal varies depending on objects the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through (such as buildings or a wall between rooms). Turning Wi-Fi on or off 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi On/Off switch to turn Wi-Fi on or off. 3. Tap Wi-Fi to see a list of detected wireless networks.
Internet connections Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr) You can set HTC One S9 to automatically log into a public Wi-Fi network that you regularly use. This saves you the trouble of going through the Wi-Fi provider's web authentication every time you connect to their Wi-Fi network. Just add your login credentials to the WISPr (Wireless Internet Service Provider roaming) settings. The access point of the Wi-Fi network needs to support the WISPr web portal.
Internet connections Adding a VPN connection You must first set a lock screen PIN, password, or pattern before you can use credential storage and set up the VPN. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More. 3. Tap VPN > > Add VPN profile. 4. Enter the VPN settings and set them up according to the security details your network administrator gave you. 5. Tap Save. Connecting to a VPN 1.
Internet connections 3. Tap Mobile network sharing > Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot. The first time you turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot, you'll need to set it up. 4. Enter a hotspot name or use the default. 5. Enter a password or use the default. The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use HTC One S9 as a wireless router. 6. To help make your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, tap Choose from the available settings, and then press > Advanced. . 7.
Wireless sharing Wireless sharing Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings. 2. Tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn the Bluetooth connection on and off. 3. Tap Bluetooth to see a list of available devices. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals.
Wireless sharing Reconnecting a Bluetooth headset Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC One S9, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device. 1. Turn Bluetooth on and check the list of paired devices. See Turning Bluetooth on or off on page 155. 2. Tap the headset’s name in the Paired Devices section. 3.
Wireless sharing 6. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap the relevant notification to view the file. 7. You can also tap > Show received files to view files received via Bluetooth. NFC Using NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC One S9, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. NFC may not be available in some phones.
Wireless sharing Beaming content Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC turned on. If the other device has an Android Beam™ option, make sure it is also turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, in the share options, tap Android Beam. 2. Hold HTC One S9 and the other phone back to back. Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC One S9 and the other phone's NFC area are close to one another.
Settings and security Settings and security Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC One S9, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Location. 2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on and off. 3. Under Location sources, select the location mode you want. For example, for a better estimate of your location, choose High accuracy. To save battery power, choose Battery saving.
Settings and security 4. Tap Until you turn this off if you want to turn off Do not disturb by yourself or tap to set the number of hours before Do not disturb turns off automatically. or 5. Tap Done to activate it. The Do not disturb icon will appear in the status bar. When the screen is on, press VOLUME and then tap End now to turn off Do not disturb mode quickly. When Do not disturb is on, the notification LED will not flash.
Settings and security Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC One S9 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. With the Automatic brightness option selected, drag the slider to set the maximum brightness level. This sets a limit on how bright the screen will be when Automatic brightness is selected. 4. To set the brightness manually, clear the Automatic brightness option, and then drag the brightness slider to the left to decrease or to the right to increase the screen brightness.
Settings and security Glove mode Turn Glove mode on so that the touch screen responds more accurately when you're wearing gloves. 1. From the Home screen, tap buttons. > Settings > Display & gestures or Display, gestures & 2. Select the Glove mode option. When Glove mode is turned on, you'll be able to see where you've tapped the touch screen.
Settings and security 3. Choose if to display the screen lock when unpinning. To require a screen lock for unpinning, do one of the following: § If you haven't set a screen lock yet, tap Lock device when unpinning to set your screen lock. § If you have set a screen lock, tap Ask for unlock pattern before unpinning if its On/Off switch is not turned on. 4. Open the app that you want, and then press . 5. On the thumbnail of the latest app you opened, tap 6. To unpin the screen, press and hold and .
Settings and security 3. Tap > Configure apps > Default apps. 4. Choose your default assist and voice input, web browser, phone, and text messaging apps. Setting up app links If there's more than one app that can be opened when you tap a link—such as a shared social post or media link—you may be prompted to choose the app you want to use. When you're prompted after you've tapped a link, select an app, and then tap Always to set that app as the default app to use.
Settings and security Accessibility features HTC One S9 comes with features and settings that allow easy access and use of apps and functions. Improve screen readability If you have low vision, take advantage of these features to help improve screen readability. § Increase the font size, use color inversion, or enable high-contrast text using the Accessibility settings. See Accessibility settings on page 166. § Turn magnification gestures on. See Turning Magnification gestures on or off on page 167.
Settings and security Turning Magnification gestures on or off If you have low vision or would like to get a closer view of what's on the screen, use finger gestures to magnify portions of your phone's screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Tap Magnification gestures and read the instructions on how to use it. 3. Tap the On/Off switch to turn Magnification gestures on or off.
Settings and security Using TalkBack gestures When TalkBack is turned on and the Explore by touch setting is selected, the regular touch gestures are replaced by the TalkBack gestures. Media gestures such as 3-finger swiping may not be available when TalkBack gestures are enabled. Do one of the following: Open an item 1. Drag your finger on the screen to find and select the item. 2. Double-tap anywhere on the screen to open the item. Move an item 1. Drag your finger on the screen to find the item.
Settings and security Using TalkBack context menus TalkBack has context menus for controlling continuous reading and global TalkBack controls. These menus can be accessed using TalkBack shortcut gestures. 1. Turn TalkBack on. 2. Do one of the following: § To open the continuous reading menu, use one finger to swipe up and right in one continuous movement. § To open the global context menu, use one finger to swipe down and right in one continuous movement.
Settings and security TalkBack language settings 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Tap Text-to-speech output > Google Text-to-speech Engine, and do one of the following: Select a different language Tap Language. Install a voice Tap Install voice data, and then tap the language. Tap next to the voice data you want to install. When installation is completed, press twice and tap Language. 3. Select the language you want to use. Not all languages are supported.
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Index Index A C Accounts - syncing 116 Airplane mode 161 Alarms - setting 147 Android Beam See NFC Apps - arranging 57 - grouping into a folder 57 - hiding or unhiding 58 - icons on Home screen 54 - installing 25 - installing from Google Play 24 - installing from the web 25 - on Home screen 54 - restoring 25 - uninstalling 26 - updating 23 Auto Selfie 69 Calendar 132–135 - creating an event 133 - dual time zone 132 - meeting conflicts 133 - meeting invitations 134 - reminders 135 - sending quick re
Index - importing contacts 20, 127 - transferring contacts 20, 127 Continuous shooting 67 Copy - files 112 Copying - text 44 D Data connection - data roaming 150 - sharing 154 - turning on or off 149 - usage 149 Data transferiPhone - from iCloud 20 Data transfer - from Android phone 19 - from iPhone 20 - transferring contacts 20 Display - changing the time before the screen turns off 161 - screen brightness 161 - screen rotation 161 - Sleep mode 27 DNG RAW photos 73 Double exposure 85 E Email See Ma
Index HDR 68 Headphones See Bluetooth hearing impaired - hearing aids 166 - sidetone 166 Home screen - adding or removing widget panel 55 - apps 54 - arranging widget panels 55 - changing your main Home screen 56 - feeds 59 - folder 57 - launch bar 53 - rearranging widgets and icons 55 - removing widgets and icons 55 - shortcuts 54 - wallpaper 52 - widget panel 27 - widgets 54 Hotspot See Wireless router HTC BlinkFeed - about 59 - adding regional editions 62 - deleting items 63 - posting to social net
Index Meeting request 140 Messages - block box 98 - deleting a conversation 98 - draft message 95, 96 - forwarding 97 - group SMS 96 - locking 99 - replying 96 - secure box 97 - sending 95 microSD card 14 MMS See Multimedia message Morph See Face Fusion Multimedia message - attachment 95 - group MMS 96 - sending 95 Google PlayMusic 145 Music - transferring from iPhone 121 N NFC (Near Field Communication) 157 Notifications - panel 43 Now on Tap 144 O Online accounts - adding accounts 116 - removing a
Index R Radio See FM Radio RAW Camera 73 Raw Camera 73 Recent apps 34 Recording your voice 148 Reset 122, 123 Router See Wireless router S Screen 27, 28, 34, 161 - adjusting brightness 161 - capture 34 - changing the time before the screen turns off 161 - idle screen 28 - rotation 161 - Sleep mode settings 161 Screen lock 40 Screen Share 89 Screen shot See Capture screen SD card 14 Search - searching phone and Web 144 - voice search 145 Security - protecting phone with screen lock 40 - security certi
Index - mix and match 50 - sharing 51 time-lapse See Hyperlapse U Upgrade See Software update USB Tethering 154 V Video chat - Face Tracking 88 - Screen Share 89 Video Highlights See Zoe VideoPic 66 Videos - editing 77 - playback speed 76 - recording 66 - taking photo while recording 66 - transferring from computer 21 - watching 77 Voice input 47 Voice Recorder 148 Voice search 145 Voice Selfie 70 VPN 152, 153 - adding a connection 153 - connecting 153 - disconnecting 153 W Waking up phone - throug
