Your HTC One® VX User guide
Contents Contents Unboxing HTC One VX 10 Back cover 11 SIM card 13 Storage card 14 Charging the battery 15 Switching the power on or off 15 Setting up your phone Setting up HTC One VX for the first time 17 Home screen 17 Getting contacts into HTC One VX 18 Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 19 Getting photos, videos, and music on or off HTC One VX 19 Getting to know your settings 20 Updating the HTC One VX software 20 Your first week with your new phone
Contents Camera scenes 40 Improving portrait shots 40 Taking a group shot 40 Taking a panoramic photo 40 Using HDR 41 Recording videos in slow motion 41 Improving video stability 41 Changing camera and video settings 42 Personalizing Making HTC One VX truly yours 43 Personalizing HTC One VX with scenes 43 Changing your wallpaper 44 Applying a new skin 45 Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 45 Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen 46 Rearranging or removi
Contents Setting message options 68 Search and web browser Searching HTC One VX and the Web 69 Getting instant information with Google Now 70 Browsing the Web 72 Private browsing 74 Adding and managing your bookmarks 74 Saving web content for later 75 Viewing your browsing history 76 Downloading apps from the web 76 Setting browser options 77 Photos, videos, and music Gallery 78 Music 86 Movie Editor 91 Wireless display 92 Storage Types of storage 94 Copying files to or fro
Contents Importing or copying contacts 112 Merging contact information 113 Contact information and conversations 114 Contact groups 115 Adding People widgets 117 Sending contact information 117 Backing up your contacts 118 Social Facebook 119 Twitter 119 LinkedIn for HTC Sense 119 Email Gmail Mail 120 121 Calendar About Calendar 128 Creating an event 128 Viewing the Calendar 129 Managing Calendar events 130 Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 131 Setting reminders
Contents Listening to FM Radio 149 Using the Clock 150 Taking notes 152 Keeping track of your tasks 154 Sharing games and apps 157 Internet connections Data connection 158 Managing your data usage 159 Wi‑Fi 160 Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 162 Using HTC One VX as a wireless router 164 Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 164 Connecting to the Internet through a computer 165 Bluetooth and NFC Bluetooth basics 166 Connecting a Bluetooth heads
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 1.0 cm between your body and the device, with either the front or back of the device facing towards your body.
Important note on recoverable data Important note on recoverable data Files and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your device may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software. Even a factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including personal information.
Unboxing Unboxing HTC One VX 1. BACK 2. HOME 3. RECENT APPS 4. USB connector 5. VOLUME 6. Proximity sensor 7. Front camera 8. POWER 9. 3.5mm headset jack 10. Notification LED § If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. Purchase a screen protector designed for HTC One VX. § HTC One VX gives you built-in phone storage so that you can immediately take photos and videos or copy files right out of the box.
Unboxing Back cover Removing the back cover 1. Securely hold HTC One VX facing down. 2. With your thumb or finger, open the back cover from the small opening at the bottom of HTC One VX. Replacing the back cover After installing the SIM or storage card, make sure to replace the back cover properly. 1. Place HTC One VX face down on a flat and smooth surface. 2. Align the top part of the back cover with the back panel of HTC One VX.
Unboxing 3. Gently press the back cover and then run your thumbs along the sides up to the bottom. You’ll hear clicks as the back cover locks into place. 4. Make sure that the back cover is tight and there are no gaps or bulges on any side.
Unboxing SIM card HTC One VX uses a microSIM card. The microSIM card contains your phone number, service details, and memory for storing phonebook contacts and/or text messages. Inserting the SIM card 1. Take the back cover off. 2. With the SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing in, insert the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot. 3. Push the SIM card in until it clicks into place.
Unboxing Storage card Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the storage card already inserted in HTC One VX. 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 until it clicks into place. Removing the storage card 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Push the storage card in to eject it from its slot. 3. Slide the storage card out from its slot.
Unboxing Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC One VX, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC One VX 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 Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. If you've set up a lock screen, you need to unlock it. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. 3. Tap Power off on the options menu.
Setting up your phone Setting up your phone Setting up HTC One VX for the first time When you switch on HTC One VX for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. Use AT&T Ready2Go to sign in to your Google® and email accounts, import contacts, and connect to a Wi‑Fi® network. Then complete the process with the HTC Setup wizard. Some features that need to connect to the Internet such as location-based services and auto-sync of your online accounts may incur extra data fees.
Setting up your phone Using Leap view § To jump straight to the screen that you want, press or slide two fingers together to show the Leap view. It reveals all Home screens as thumbnails. Just tap the one you want and you’ll leap right there. § In Leap view, if there's space to add a new screen, you can tap Add Panel to do so. An empty Home screen appears and you can start customizing from there. Getting contacts into HTC One VX There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC One VX.
Setting up your phone Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth Depending on the capabilities of your old phone, the Transfer app may be able to transfer not only contacts but also other data such as calendar events and text messages to HTC One VX. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Transfer. 2. Tap Next to begin. 3. Choose your old phone's name and model. 4. On your old phone, turn Bluetooth on and set it to discoverable mode. 5.
Setting up your phone Getting to know your settings Want to change the ringtone or set up a Wi‑Fi connection? Do this and more in Settings. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap settings you can change: . Here are some of the basic § Tap the On/Off switch next to an item such as Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. Tap the item itself to configure its settings. § Tap Sound to set a ringtone, choose a sound profile, and configure incoming call sound settings.
Setting up your phone Checking for updates manually 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap About > Software updates > Check now. .
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone Features you'll enjoy on HTC One VX HTC One VX gives you an amazing camera, great sound experience, and more. Capture every moment as it happens § Activate Camera instantly. Launch it from the lock screen and take your shots with no delay. And when Camera goes into sleep mode, just press POWER to use it right away. § With VideoPic™, you can snap a picture while you're shooting video.
Your first week with your new phone Dropbox integration with HTC Sense Use Dropbox to access your photos, videos, and documents from HTC One VX, your computer, and other mobile devices. When you sign in to your Dropbox account from HTC One VX, you may be eligible to get an additional 23 GB of free Dropbox storage for two years. To find out how, see Using Dropbox on HTC One VX on page 133. § The 23 GB offer is available only on HTC phones that use HTC Sense® 4.0 or later and have Dropbox preinstalled.
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, like Gallery, Messages, Mail, or the web browser, slide two fingers apart to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text. Two-finger swipe 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.
Your first week with your new phone Three-finger swipe Swipe up using three fingers to share content such as photos, videos, and music from HTC One VX to your TV or speakers. § HTC gestures is enabled by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work only when sharing content or using HTC apps. § You need to hook up the HTC Media Link HD (sold separately) to your HDMI TV to share content. Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC One VX, turn on the speakerphone, and more.
Your first week with your new phone While in a call, turn HTC One VX over to turn the speakerphone on for hands-free conversations or for conference calling. Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick HTC One VX up when a call comes in to lower the ringtone volume.
Your first week with your new phone Rotate HTC One VX for a better view For many screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC One VX sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC One VX sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC One VX into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC One VX is in your bag.
Your first week with your new phone Unlocking the screen Pull the ring up to unlock the screen. If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before HTC One VX unlocks. If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can drag snooze or dismiss the event or alarm. or to the ring to Opening an app or folder from the lock screen § On the lock screen, drag an app or folder icon to the ring to unlock the screen and directly go to the app or folder.
Your first week with your new phone Sending your first text message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Messages. 2. Tap . 3. Tap , and then select the contacts you want to send the message to. 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap to add quick text, change the font size, and more. 6. Tap Send. The HTC Sense keyboard Typing is fast and accurate with the HTC Sense keyboard.
Your first week with your new phone § Solid green light when HTC One VX 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 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. You can also quickly access settings from the Notifications panel. 1. To open the Notifications panel, slide down from the top of the screen.
Your first week with your new phone Copying and sharing text In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share it. Selecting text 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the surrounding text you want to select. To copy the address of a linked webpage, press and hold the link, and then tap Copy link URL. Copying and pasting text 1. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy.
Your first week with your new phone Capturing the HTC One VX screen Want to show off your high game score, write a blog post about HTC One VX features, or post a status update about a song you're playing? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery. Press and hold POWER and then press album in Gallery. . The screen is saved in the Camera shots Switching between recently opened apps You can easily access apps you've just recently opened. 1. Press . 2.
Your first week with your new phone Checking battery usage See a ranking list of apps that are using the battery. You can also see how much and how long the battery has been used for each app. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap Power > Usage. 3. You can: § 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 display and CPU for the app and other use details. § Tap to close an app.
Camera Camera Camera basics Capture photos instantly, with no delay. Just directly launch the camera from the lock screen, even if HTC One VX is password protected. 1. When your display is off, press POWER. 2. Drag the Camera icon to the lock screen ring so you can start taking photos and videos right away. From the Home screen, you can also tap Camera to launch it. Use the controls on the Viewfinder screen to add effects, zoom in or out, and more.
Camera Choosing an effect Use the available camera effects to make your photos look like they’ve been taken through special lenses or filters. You can also apply certain effects to videos. 1. Tap . 2. Scroll through the available effects and tap one that you like. Setting the resolution 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. Tap Aspect and Resolution, and then choose an image resolution. 3. Tap Video Quality, and then choose a video resolution.
Camera Taking a photo while recording a video While you're recording video using the main camera, tap your subject. to capture a still shot of Keeping the camera on standby While waiting to capture your next subject, switch HTC One VX to Sleep mode and keep the camera ready to take more photos and videos. 1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen. 2. Take your first batch of photos or videos. 3. To switch HTC One VX to Sleep mode, press POWER. 4.
Camera Camera scenes A scene is a collection of settings to suit the lighting and environment. Use Normal and let the camera automatically determine optimal settings, or choose from a wide selection of scenes before you start taking photos. Improving portrait shots If you'd like your family or friends to look their best in your photos, make sure to use the portrait scene. It smoothens the skin in your shots. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. Tap Scene selection > Portrait. 3.
Camera 3. When you're ready to take the first shot, tap . Directional arrows appear, prompting you to pan left or right in landscape view (or pan up or down in portrait view). 4. Pan HTC One VX as smoothly as you can, and then pause when you see a complete frame on the Viewfinder screen. The camera automatically captures the shot. 5. Repeat the previous step to take the remaining shots. Or, tap to stop capturing anytime. The camera stitches the shots into a single photo.
Camera Changing camera and video settings 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. As well as changing basic camera and video settings, you can also: § Change the review duration to set how long a captured photo or video will be displayed on the Review screen before the camera changes back to the Viewfinder screen. § Automatically take a shot when your subject smiles (photo mode only). § Geo-tag photos to store GPS location in your captured photos (photo mode only). § Set the ISO level.
Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC One VX truly yours Make HTC One VX look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, skin, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders. Personalizing HTC One VX with scenes HTC One VX becomes multiple phones in one when you use scenes. Scenes are personalized Home screen layouts that you can quickly apply.
Personalizing 4. Enter a new scene name, and then tap Done. 5. Personalize the scene by adding widgets and apps, changing the wallpaper, and more. All of your changes will be automatically saved to this scene. Renaming a scene 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Personalize. 2. On the Display tab, tap Scene. 3. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the scene you want to rename. 4. Press and hold a scene thumbnail, and then tap Rename. 5.
Personalizing Applying a new skin Personalize beyond the Home screen by applying a new skin. Skins give a different look and feel to most onscreen buttons, application screens, option menus, and other items. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Personalize. 2. On the Display tab, tap Skin. 3. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the skin you want. 4. Tap Apply.
Personalizing Changing the settings of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People and Mail widgets) 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 Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen Moving a widget or icon You can easily move a widget or icon from one Home screen 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 Home screen 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.
Personalizing Personalizing the launch bar The launch bar on your Home screen 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 of the launch bar. 2. Tap to go to the All apps screen. 3. Press and hold an app, and then drag it to the empty slot on the launch bar. § You can also place shortcuts to settings or information on the launch bar.
Personalizing 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. Press and hold an app or shortcut, and then drag it to the Home screen, or drag it out to to remove. Repeat this process to remove more items from the folder. If there's only one item left in the folder, the folder ungroups the last item and removes itself automatically.
Personalizing Removing a Home screen panel If you feel you need fewer Home screens, you can remove some. 1. On the Home screen, slide two fingers together or press to go to Leap view. 2. Press and hold the panel you want to remove. Don't lift your finger just yet. 3. Drag the panel to . Adding back a Home screen panel Add back a Home screen if you have more widgets, apps, and shortcuts that you want to access right away. 1.
Personalizing Deleting sound sets 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Personalize. 2. On the Sound tab, tap Sound set. 3. Tap . 4. Select one or more sound sets you want to delete. 5. Tap Delete. Rearranging application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use. You can also add or remove tabs. 1. Open an app that has the usual tabs at the bottom of its screen. 2.
Personalizing Customizing the lock screen style Choose from our selection of lock screens. Some lock screens are customizable. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Personalize. 2. On the Display tab, tap Lock screen style. 3. Slide your finger left or right to choose a lock screen style. 4. Tap the lock screen style to see a preview. If you want to further customize it, tap Settings. 5. Tap Apply.
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. On the Home screen, tap . 2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact’s name. 3. From the list, tap a contact to call. To check other phone numbers associated with the contact, tap contact name. beside the 4. To hang up, tap End Call.
Phone calls Using Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap. For example, if you assign a contact’s number to the number 2 key, you can just press and hold 2 to dial the number. The number 1 key is generally reserved for your voicemail. Press and hold this key to call voicemail and retrieve your voicemail messages. Assigning a speed dial key 1. On the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Speed dial > . . You can also press and hold an unassigned key on the dialpad, and then tap Yes.
Phone calls Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC One VX even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call. 1. On the Home screen, tap . 2. Dial the emergency number for your locale, and then tap Call. Receiving calls When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears.
Phone 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 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 during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC One VX to your ear when the speakerphone is on.
Phone calls Setting up a conference call Conference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make the first call (or accept a call), and then simply dial each subsequent call to add it to the conference. Make sure your SIM card is enabled with conference calling service. Contact your mobile operator for details. 1. Make a call to the first conference call participant. 2. When connected, tap > Add call, and then dial the number of the second participant.
Phone calls Clearing the Call History list On the Call History screen, do one of the following: Remove one name or Press and hold the name or number, and then tap Delete number from call history. Clear the entire list Tap > Remove call history. On the Delete from call history screen, tap > Select all, and then tap Delete. Blocking a caller When you block a phone number or a contact, all calls from the phone number or contact will be declined automatically. 1. On the Home screen, tap . 2.
Phone calls Call settings You can change your voicemail number and other call settings. Contact your mobile operator if you're not certain how to change call settings. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Call.
Messages Messages About the Messages app Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text and multimedia messages. Your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number. You can also keep private messages in the secure box or move unwanted messages to the block box. Sending a text message (SMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Messages. . 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field.
Messages Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Messages. . 3. Enter a contact name, mobile number, or email address in the To field. Sending the message to a group of friends? Tap whom you want to send the message. 4. To add a subject line, tap , and then select the contacts to > Add subject. 5. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 6. Tap , and then choose an attachment type. 7. Select or browse for the item to attach. 8.
Messages Resuming a draft message 1. On the Messages screen, tap > Drafts. 2. Tap the message and then resume editing it. 3. Tap Send. Checking your messages Depending on your notification settings, HTC One VX plays a sound, vibrates, or displays the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new message. A new message icon is also displayed in the status bar. To open and read the message, you can: § Open the Notifications panel, and then tap the new message notification.
Messages Moving messages to the secure box You can move private messages to the secure box. You will need to enter a password to read these messages. § The secure box does not encrypt messages. § Messages stored on your SIM card cannot be moved to the secure box. 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap > Move to secure box. 3. Select the messages, and then tap Move.
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 Send. Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC One VX, you’ll see the particular phone number used below the contact's name.
Messages WAP push messages WAP push messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file that you have requested from a service provider. When you receive a WAP push message, a notification icon status bar. is displayed in the Opening and reading a new WAP push message 1. Open the Notifications panel, and then tap the push message notification. 2. Tap Visit website. Viewing all your WAP push messages 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Messages. > Push messages.
Messages 3. If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then tap the message to display the options menu again. 4. Tap Delete message, and then tap OK. Deleting several messages within a conversation 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap > Delete messages. 3. Tap Delete by selection or Delete by phone number (if the contact used multiple phone numbers throughout the conversation).
Messages Backing up text messages by email You need to set up your email account in the Mail app. 1. On the Messages screen, tap > Back up/Restore SMS. 2. Tap Back up > Back up SMS via mail. The back up file is attached to an email. 3. Enter your email address. 4. Compose your email message, and then tap Send. To restore your text messages to HTC One VX, open the email message with the backup file attachment from the Mail app.
Search and web browser Search and web browser Searching HTC One VX and the Web You can search for information on HTC One VX and on the Web by using Google Search. 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 VX 1. From the Home screen, tap .
Search and web browser Setting search options 1. From the Home screen, tap . If you can't find the Google search bar on your Home screen, tap to hide the keyboard, and then tap 2. Press options: > Google. > Settings to set the following § Voice. Set the Google Voice Search language, speech output, and more. § Phone search. Select the apps on HTC One VX which you want included when doing a search. § Privacy & accounts.
Search and web browser 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 144. 1. From the Home screen, tap . If you can't find the Google search bar on your Home screen, tap > Google. 2. The subsequent screens show examples of Google Now information cards.
Search and web browser Refreshing Google Now Refresh Google Now to show relevant cards for information that you've just added on HTC One VX, like an upcoming appointment in Calendar. 1. From the Home screen, tap . If you can't find the Google search bar on your Home screen, tap 2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap > Google. > Refresh. Turning off Google Now 1. From the Home screen, tap . If you can't find the Google search bar on your Home screen, tap 2.
Search and web browser Viewing the full version of a website While viewing a webpage, tap > View desktop site. Opening or switching between browser tabs Open multiple browser tabs to make it easier for you to switch from one website to another. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap Tabs. 2. Do one of the following: § To open a new tab, tap New tab. § To switch to another browser tab, slide your finger until the webpage you want to view appears. Tap a webpage to display it in full screen.
Search and web browser Private browsing You can use incognito tabs to browse the Web with more privacy. Browser cookies are deleted and not shared when you close all incognito tabs. Pages you view in incognito also won't appear in your browser history except for files you download. From the browser screen, tap Tabs > New incognito tab. Adding and managing your bookmarks Bookmarking a webpage Bookmark a webpage in a normal browser screen (not when you're using an incognito tab). 1.
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 VX. 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 Viewing your browsing history 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > History. You can also press and hold . 2. On the History tab, tap a time period to see a list of webpages you've visited. Clearing your browsing history 1. While viewing a webpage, tap 2. On the History tab, tap > History. > Clear all. Only the browsing history stored by the Internet app is deleted. Browsing history stored by other browsers on HTC One VX will remain unaffected.
Search and web browser Setting browser options Customize the web browser to suit your browsing style. Set display, privacy, and security options when using the web browser. From the browser screen, tap > Settings. Setting your homepage 1. From the browser screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap General > Set homepage. 3. Select the homepage you want to use.
Photos, videos, and music Photos, videos, and music Gallery About the Gallery app Reminisce on good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos that are on HTC One VX or your online albums. You can: § View photos by event or location. § Add photo frames and apply effects. § Trim your videos. § Share to your social networks, photo sharing sites, and more. § View your photos and videos on a big screen TV. Viewing photos and videos 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2.
Photos, videos, and music 3. Slide two fingers together on the screen or pan across the map until (location indicator) appears. The location indicator shows how many photos are taken in that area. Only photos with geo-tag info appear on the map. 4. 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 More > Show on map.
Photos, videos, and music Editing your photos and videos Rotating a photo 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Browse to the photo that you want to edit. 3. While viewing the photo in full screen, tap the photo, and then tap Edit > Rotate left or Rotate right. Cropping a photo 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Browse to the photo that you want to edit. 3. While viewing the photo in full screen, tap the photo, and then tap Edit > Crop. You’ll see a crop box around the photo. 4.
Photos, videos, and music Adding custom photo effects Are the existing photo effects not exactly what you are looking for? You can make your own photo effects in Gallery. You can only add effects to photos that are stored locally. 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Browse to the photo that you want to edit. 3. While viewing the photo in full screen, tap the photo, and then tap Edit > Effects. 4. Tap > . 5. Tap a filter. 6. Drag the slider to get the effect you want. 7.
Photos, videos, and music 3. Drag the two trim sliders to the part where you want the video to begin and end. As you drag a slider, you'll see time markers and video frames. The one in the middle is your start or end frame. 4. Tap to preview your video. 5. Tap Done. The trimmed video is saved as a new file. The original video remains unedited. Organizing your photos and videos Copying or moving a photo or video to another album 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2.
Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos in your social networks Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks or photo sharing sites. Log on to your accounts and add them in Gallery before you start viewing online photos. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. 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.
Photos, videos, and music Sending a photo or video by MMS 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap My phone, and then go to the photo album or group of photos that you want to share. 3. Tap Share > Messages. 4. Tap the photo or video you want to send. The photo or video is automatically added into the MMS message. 5. To add another photo or video to your slideshow attachment, tap tap Picture or Video. and then 6. Compose your message and then tap Send.
Photos, videos, and music Sharing photos and videos on Flickr Log in to your Flickr® account before you upload photos or videos. 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Browse to the group of photos that you want to share. 3. Tap Share > Flickr for HTC Sense. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share, and then tap Next. 5. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos.
Photos, videos, and music 5. Tap the Google Account that you want to use, and select which data connection to use to upload the videos. 6. Enter a title and description for the videos you're uploading. 7. Select a privacy option for the videos or tag them for easy searching. 8. Tap . Music About the Music app The Music app is a central hub for your favorite music whether it is on HTC One VX or streamed through a music service. You can: § Browse music by artists, albums, playlists, or folders.
Photos, videos, and music Making your music sound better When you plug in your headset or connect HTC One VX to an external speaker, HTC One VX automatically turns on the Beats Audio profile to give you an enhanced sound experience. Songs and videos played through apps such as Music, Gallery, or others sound richer and more authentic. Beats by Dr. Dre branded headphones are not required to use the Beats Audio profile.
Photos, videos, and music Playing music from the Lock screen When you’re listening to music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on and control the music playback directly on the Lock screen. You can also control music playback right from the Notifications panel. Creating a playlist Personalize your music experience by creating music playlists. Make a playlist containing just your favorite songs or create one to match your mood for the day.
Photos, videos, and music Managing playlists After creating a playlist, you can add more songs to it, rearrange their order, and more. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap 3. Tap > Music > My phone. > Playlists, and then tap the playlist you want to edit. > Edit playlist. Add songs 1. Tap > Add songs. 2. Tap to choose a category, and then browse for songs. 3. Select the songs you want to add to the playlist, and then tap Add.
Photos, videos, and music Setting a song as a ringtone Pick a song from your Music library and set it as your ringtone or as ringtone for a favorite contact. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music > My phone. 2. Find the song that you want to set as a ringtone. 3. Tap > Set as ringtone. 4. Tap Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone. If you select Contact ringtone, choose the contacts you want to associate the ringtone with.
Photos, videos, and music Don't know what song they're playing? SoundHound can find info about the song you're listening to. 1. On the Music main screen, tap SoundHound. 2. Sing or play a few lines of the song. You can look up the lyrics, learn about the artist's tour dates, and more. Movie Editor Creating a new slideshow with Movie Editor Want a novel way to share your photos and videos? Movie Editor lets you make short theme-based slideshow movies complete with transitions and background music. 1.
Photos, videos, and music Movie Editor automatically saves your movies so you don't have to worry about losing any changes you make. 7. Tap Save, and then choose a resolution. You can share the slideshow from Gallery. Browse for the slideshow, and then tap Share. Wireless display Sharing on a big screen Share what you're viewing on HTC One VX onto a big screen TV.
Photos, videos, and music § Viewing a photo or video in Gallery § Playing music in the HTC Music app § Watching a trailer, purchased movie, or rented show in HTC Watch 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 VX. Turns your TV into a digital photo frame Use the TV screen saver feature to store up to 30 photos from HTC One VX on HTC Media Link HD, and display them as a slideshow on your TV.
Storage Storage Types of storage Want to know what types of storage you can use for your apps, data, and files? HTC One VX has these storage types: Apps and Apps are installed to this storage, labeled as App storage in your data storage phone settings. It also stores data such as your text messages, contacts you created or synchronized to your phone, account settings, and more. File storage This is another built-in storage, labeled as Phone storage in your phone settings.
Storage Store files in Dropbox Photos, email attachments, and other documents can be stored in Dropbox and accessed anywhere you are. You can set the Camera app to automatically upload photos to Dropbox. Dropbox is a third-party app and is not provided by or associated with HTC Corporation. 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.
Storage Freeing up phone storage space with the storage wizard Easily free up space in the phone storage by cleaning the application cache, uninstalling apps, and changing Mail and Messages settings so that only the most recent data are kept. You cannot uninstall some preinstalled apps. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap Storage > Make more space. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Sync, backup, and reset Sync, backup, and reset Sync Syncing HTC One VX with your online accounts You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC One VX. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC One VX and the Web. Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap > Accounts & sync. . 3.
Sync, backup, and reset Forgot your Google Account password? If you have forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover it by going to the Google website. 1. On HTC One VX 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. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your password.
Sync, backup, and reset Removing an account You can remove an account from HTC One VX. Removing an account does not remove accounts and information from the online service itself. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap an account type. If multiple accounts are supported (such as for Exchange ActiveSync), tap the account you want to remove. 3. Tap > Remove.
Sync, backup, and reset Backing up settings to Google You can choose to automatically back up some settings such as Wi‑Fi and bookmarks to Google servers using your Google Account so you can restore them when needed. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap Backup & reset, and then select the Back up my settings option. 3. Tap Backup account. 4. Choose the Google account you want to use.
Sync, backup, and reset § Personal data that you've created or synced to the phone such as your profile, contacts, messages, email, calendar events, and more § System and application data and settings § Downloaded apps 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.
HTC Sync Manager HTC Sync Manager About HTC Sync Manager HTC Sync Manager supports a computer running a Windows or Mac® operating system. Here are the things you can do with HTC Sync Manager. 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.
HTC Sync Manager 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.
HTC Sync Manager 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 been copied to your phone will have the icon on their thumbnails. 2. Click an item to select it.
HTC Sync Manager 4. To import all photos and videos, click Gallery > SETTINGS, and then select Automatically import photos and videos from phone. Select Delete photos and videos from phone after importing if you want to remove the photos and videos from your phone after the transfer. 5. Click if this is your first time to batch import.
HTC Sync Manager 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. Select the check boxes of the data types you want to sync. 4. Click Settings on the different data types to customize sync settings. People § Choose the contacts application on your computer that you want to sync with your phone.
HTC Sync Manager 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.
HTC Sync Manager Backing up your phone to your computer When you do a backup of your HTC phone, HTC Sync Manager names the backup file using the phone name. 1. Connect your phone to your computer. 2. In HTC Sync Manager, click Home > TRANSFER & BACKUP. 3. Under Backup and restore: § Choose whether to include media content from your phone in the backup. § Choose whether to always back up your phone whenever you connect it to your computer. 4. Click Back up now. 5.
HTC Sync Manager 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. § To see what version you currently have, click the HTC logo.
People People About the People app With the People app, easily manage your communications with your contacts via phone, messaging, email, and social networks. And, if you have the same contacts from different sources, you can merge their contact information so you won't have duplicate entries. To open People, from the Home screen, tap > People. Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored locally and from the online accounts you're logged in to.
People Setting contact search options In addition to searching contacts by name, you can also search by other criteria such as by their group name or company. 1. On the People tab, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Search contacts by, and then choose the types of criteria to search for. Setting up your profile Store your personal contact information to easily send it to other people. 1. On the People tab, tap My profile. 2. Tap Edit my contact card. 3. Enter or edit your name and contact details. 4.
People 3. Select the Contact type. This determines which account the contact will sync with. Some fields may not be available when you’re adding contacts to your SIM card. 4. Enter the contact information in the fields provided. 5. Tap Save. Finding people you know on social networks HTC One VX automatically searches for your phone contacts on different social networks you're signed into.
People Copying contacts from one account to another 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Copy contacts, and then choose a contact type or online account to copy from. Contacts from your social network accounts may not be copied. 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 Contact information and conversations When you tap a contact on the People screen, the contact details screen opens. The contact details screen has the following tabs: Details Shows the information you've stored for the contact. Get in touch with the contact by tapping an option. Thread Shows SMS messages and emails you've received from the contact. It also lists all your incoming, outgoing, and missed calls to and from the contact.
People Updating Exchange ActiveSync contacts If your Exchange ActiveSync contacts in the company directory have new information, update these contacts in HTC One VX. 1. On the People tab, tap an Exchange ActiveSync contact. If the contact is merged with other accounts, break the link with the Exchange ActiveSync account first, and then select the Exchange ActiveSync contact on the People tab. 2. Tap > Check update. 3.
People Editing a contact group 1. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group. 2. You can: § Tap the group name to change the name. You can only change the name for groups that you have created. § Tap the icon next to the group name to change or remove the group photo. § Tap > Add contact to group to add more members. § To rearrange the group members, press and hold contact’s name, and then drag it to its new position.
People Adding People widgets Stay close with the people that matter by adding a people widget for each of your groups. 1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen. 2. On the Widgets tab, tap All Widgets > People. 3. Choose the widget style, and then drag it to a home screen thumbnail where you want to add it. 4. Select the group you want to add as a widget. 5. Repeat the above steps to add another People widget.
People 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. Backing up your contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts > Import/Export contacts. 2. Choose whether to export your contacts to the storage card or phone storage. 3. Select an account or type of contacts to export, and then tap OK.
Social Social Facebook When you sign in to your Facebook account from the Accounts & sync settings or the Facebook app (preinstalled or downloaded), you can: § See your Facebook contacts and their status updates in People. § See Facebook photos in Gallery. § Check your friends’ Facebook status updates in Friend Stream™. § View Facebook events and friends’ birthdays in Calendar. You may need to authorize HTC One VX to connect to your Facebook account.
Email Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. From the Home screen, tap > Gmail. Archive, delete or label multiple conversations Tap the check box before the email message or conversation. Then tap the onscreen buttons at the bottom to choose what to do with the selected messages or conversations.
Email 3. Do one of the following: § If you're replying to the sender or you selected Reply all, enter your reply message. § If you selected Forward, specify the message recipients. Tap Respond inline if you want to interleave your new message with the received email. But this removes any attachments or formatting in the original email message. 4. Tap to send. Getting help To find out more about using Gmail, in the Gmail inbox, tap > Help. Mail Adding a POP3/IMAP email account 1.
Email 3. Enter the Exchange ActiveSync account details, and then tap Next. If your corporate Exchange Server does not support auto-detect, you’ll need to enter your Exchange Server settings. Ask your Exchange Server administrator for details. 4. Choose the sync options that you want, then tap Next. 5. Enter the account name, then tap Finish setup. Checking your Mail inbox When you open the Mail app, it displays the inbox of one of your email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC One VX.
Email Manually refreshing an email account Whatever your sync settings are, you can also sync your sent and received email messages manually at any time. § While viewing an email account, tap > Refresh. § If you have several email accounts, you can refresh them all at the same time. Go to the All accounts inbox first. Then tap > Refresh. Sorting email messages Customize how you sort your email messages. In an email account inbox, tap > Sort, and select from the sorting options.
Email Reading and replying to an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 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 expand the conversation, and then tap the email message. to 4. Tap Reply or Reply All. Tap for more actions for the email.
Email 3. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for. 4. Tap a result to open the email message. 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 Flagging an email 1.
Email Managing email messages Moving email messages to another folder 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Select the email messages you want to move. 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. Tap the check buttons of email messages you want to delete. To select all, select one email message first, and then tap > Select all. 3.
Email 4. Tap Off-peak sync > Smart Sync. 5. Press . Smart Sync then extends the email synchronization time after each auto sync time passes and you don't open the Mail app. To sync your email at any time, open the Mail app and check your inbox.
Calendar Calendar About Calendar Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC One VX to stay in sync with calendars such as Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Calendar. If you've signed into your social network accounts, related calendar events will appear in Calendar.
Calendar Viewing the Calendar 1. Tap a Calendar tab. 2. Do any of the following: § In any Calendar view, return to the current date by tapping Today. § Events in day, week, and agenda views are color coded to indicate which account or type of calendar they belong to. To find out what each color represents, tap . If you don't see a Calendar tab, tap and then drag it to the bottom row. > Edit tabs, press and hold a Calendar tab, Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events.
Calendar Managing Calendar events Editing an event You can only edit events you have created, and those you have accepted from accounts such as Microsoft ActiveSync Exchange. Editing events is not supported for all accounts. 1. While viewing an event, tap . If you're editing an event that repeats, you'll be asked whether you want to edit just that occurrence or all occurrences of that event. 2. Make your changes to the event. 3. Tap Save. Or tap Send update if you've invited people to the event.
Calendar Accepting or declining a meeting invitation Go to the Invites tab to see meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined. § You must set up an Exchange ActiveSync account to receive meeting invitations in Calendar. § If you don't see the Invites tab, tap drag it to the bottom row. > Edit tabs, press and hold Invites and then 1. Tap the Invites tab and then tap a meeting invitation. 2. Accept, decline, or tentatively accept the invitation, or propose a new time.
Calendar Showing or hiding calendars 1. In any Calendar view, tap . 2. Select or clear the calendar you wish to show or hide, and then press . § Calendars are kept synchronized on HTC One VX, even if they are hidden. § You can also show or hide tasks that you've created on HTC One VX. Why aren’t my calendar events showing up? If you can't find events from your email accounts or social networks in Calendar, check whether the Calendar sync is turned on in Settings. 1.
Online storage and services Online storage and services Dropbox Using Dropbox on HTC One VX When you use Dropbox, you'll always have access to your photos, videos, and documents – on HTC One VX, your computer, and your other mobile devices where you have Dropbox access. On HTC One VX, sign in to your Dropbox account so you can: § Enjoy an additional 23GB of free Dropbox storage for two years. § Access your photos and videos that are stored in Dropbox right from Gallery.
Online storage and services Dropbox is a third-party app and is not provided by or associated with HTC Corporation. Setting up your Dropbox account To get your additional 23GB of free Dropbox storage for two years, set up your Dropbox account from HTC One VX, and complete the getting started guide on the Dropbox website. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap > Accounts & sync. > Dropbox. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to create or sign in to your account. 4.
Online storage and services 3. Choose the type of Internet connection to use for uploading your captured photos and videos to Dropbox. 4. Tap Turn on. Viewing your uploaded photos and videos from Gallery The Camera Uploads folder and subfolders under the Photos folder in your Dropbox can be accessed from Gallery. They will appear as albums. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap Dropbox. 3. When you see a message that shows HTC Sense™ wants to access Dropbox, make sure you tap Allow.
Online storage and services 5. Tap Dropbox. 6. Open the folder that contains the files that you want, and then select the files you want to share. 7. Tap Done. You'll then see the links to your selected files added to your email message. 8. Tap Send. Keeping your documents in Dropbox Saving an Office document to Dropbox You can open an Office document on HTC One VX and save it to your Dropbox. 1. Open an Office document, such as one that's attached to an email. 2. Tap > Save as. 3.
Online storage and services 3. Enter a new filename. 4. Tap > Dropbox, and then tap OK. Your document will be saved to the PDFViewer folder in the root of your Dropbox folder. To save the PDF to another Dropbox folder, tap select a folder, and then tap Upload. > Share > Dropbox. Create or Checking your Dropbox storage space You can check how much storage space you still have in your Dropbox before you upload more content.
Online storage and services § Recommend a movie or TV show to your family and friends. § Watch your purchased videos on up to five HTC devices that have access to HTC Watch using your same account. HTC Watch is only available in selected countries. Creating or signing in to your HTC Watch account 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Watch. > Settings > Account. 3. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account.
Online storage and services 5. If this is your first time to rent or purchase, add your credit card details and billing information. 6. Confirm your rental or purchase. You can go to your library to check your downloads. Managing your downloads Manage your downloads and see all of your purchases. You can also start watching a video as it's being downloaded.
Online storage and services Top questions on HTC Watch Why am I asked to sign in again to my account? Whenever a time interval (about 20 minutes) has passed, you'll be asked again to sign in to your HTC Watch account before you can continue to rent or purchase videos or access some settings. This is a safety precaution to check your identity and to ensure that you acknowledge that it is your account.
HTC Car HTC Car On the road with HTC Car Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC One VX to reach your destination, keep you entertained, and help you stay in touch with the people that matter to you. Get easy access to music, maps, navigation, and phone calls with HTC Car. 1. HTC Car instantly launches when you mount HTC One VX in HTC Car Kit. 2. On the HTC Car main panel you can: § Swipe left or right to go to the other panels such as Music or People.
HTC Car Listening to Internet radio with TuneIn Right from HTC Car, enjoy listening to Internet radio stations with TuneIn. 1. From the main panel, swipe left until you see the Music apps panel. 2. Tap Internet Radio. You can then: § Browse for available stations by category. § Tap topic. to enter and search for stations by keyword such as artist name or 3. Tap a station to start listening to it.
HTC Car 3. Tap an item to see the beginning and end points on the map. 4. Tap Start navigation to get the directions. 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. Handling incoming calls in HTC Car With one simple gesture, you can choose how you want to handle an incoming call. § Swipe right to answer. § Swipe left to decline.
Travel and maps Travel and maps Location settings Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC One VX, you need to enable location sources. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, 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 VX will collect your location data through that location service.
Travel and maps Checking the details of a location 1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the location, with the name of the location, a part of the address, and a thumbnail from Street View (if available). 2. Tap the balloon to see more information. You can get directions to the location, check for nearby places of interest, and more.
Travel and maps Searching for a place of interest near you Use Google+™ Local to find places of interest near your current location. Google+ Local uses Google Maps to search common places that you would want to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk. § Before using Google+ Local, you need to enable location sources. § The name of the Google+ Local app may differ depending on the Google Maps version installed. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Local. 2.
Google Play and other apps Google Play and other apps Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC One VX. 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. § The name of the Play Store app may differ depending on your region.
Google Play and other apps Restoring apps from Google Play Upgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that were downloaded previously. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Play Store. > My apps. 3. Swipe to All tab, and then tap the app you want to restore. 4. Install the app. For more details, refer to the Google Play help. Getting help If you need help or have questions about Google Play, tap > Help.
Google Play and other apps 3. When you find the video that you like, tap it. 4. While watching a video, you can: § Turn HTC One VX 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 the description, related videos, or comments from other viewers. Want to watch the video at a later time instead? Tap > Add to > Watch later.
Google Play and other apps Closing or turning off FM Radio § You can use other apps while listening to the radio. § To turn off FM Radio completely, tap . Listening to your favorite stations Choose your favorite stations and easily switch from one station to another. While listening to your fave station on the FM Radio main screen, tap as a favorite. 1. On the FM Radio main screen, tap 2. Tap to mark it . > Favorites. 3. Tap one of the stations on the list.
Google Play and other apps About the Clock app Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC One VX 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. To open the Clock app, tap from the Home screen, and then tap Clock. Tap the tabs on the bottom row or slide your finger across the tabs to switch between the different functions. World Clock settings Setting your home city 1.
Google Play and other apps Taking notes Use Notes to jot down ideas, questions, and everything else. Type in text, record audio, attach photos and documents, and even link your notes to a meeting event in Calendar. From the Home screen, tap > Notes. The first time you open the app, you can take a quick tour and set up your Evernote® account. If you choose to skip this, you can log in to Evernote later in the Accounts & sync settings. Creating a notebook 1. On the Notes main screen, tap notebook.
Google Play and other apps Creating a drawing You can create a drawing, scribble, or illustration and include it in your note. 1. With a note opened, tap . 2. Choose a color to use. 3. Draw on the blank area using your fingertip. 4. If you need to erase a part of the drawing, tap and then move your finger left and right on the area that you want to erase. You can also tap > Undo to erase the last stroke you made. 5. Tap to insert the drawing in your note. Importing a webpage to a note 1.
Google Play and other apps Sharing a note 1. With a notebook opened, tap the note that you want to share. 2. Tap > Share note. 3. Choose how you want to share your note. § For most sharing options, notes are automatically converted and sent as images. § To print a note, tap > Print. The HTC One VX and the printer should be connected to the same Wi‑Fi network. Syncing notes You can choose whether to automatically or manually sync your notes between HTC One VX and your Evernote account on the Web.
Google Play and other apps Linking a task to a contact Helping friends out on a project or event? Link a task to a contact in the People app so that when your friend calls, the task will appear on the screen. You can also filter tasks to show what tasks are associated to a specific contact. Only tasks under My Tasks can be linked to a contact. 1. While entering the details of the task, tap the text box under People, and enter a name. 2.
Google Play and other apps Managing tasks 1. Go to the list that contains the task. 2. In the list of tasks, you can: Mark a task complete Tap the check button next to the task. To view completed tasks, tap > View completed. Sort tasks 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.
Google Play and other apps Managing task lists 1. In the Tasks app, tap > Manage lists. 2. From here, you can: Show tasks To show all tasks under a list, tap a task list. 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. You can only delete lists that you created on HTC One VX. Backing up or restoring tasks 1.
Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC One VX for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Checking the data connection you're using 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap Mobile data > Network operators or Access point names. Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges. 1.
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. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap Mobile data, and then select or clear the Data roaming option.
Internet connections 4. On the Mobile tab, select Limit mobile data usage to automatically disable your data connection when you reach the set limit. Then, drag the upper LIMIT line to set your monthly data limit. 5. Select Alert me about data usage, and then drag the lower ALERT line to set an alert before you reach your monthly data limit. 6. Tap Reset data usage, and then set the day of the month when your usage cycle resets. This date is usually the start of your monthly billing cycle. 7.
Internet connections 3. Tap Wi-Fi. Detected Wi‑Fi networks will be listed. If the wireless network that you want is not listed, tap add it. > Add network to manually 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 in the status bar when connected.
Internet connections Logging into a public Wi‑Fi network automatically (WISPr) You can set HTC One VX 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 § Install security certificates § Enter your login credentials § Download and install a required VPN app on HTC One VX Contact your network administrator for details. Also, HTC One VX must first establish a Wi‑Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection. Adding a VPN connection You must first set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage and set up the VPN. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2.
Internet connections Using HTC One VX as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC One VX into a wireless router. § Make sure the data connection is turned on. § You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. Devices connected to your Wi-Fi Hotspot use data from your subscribed data plan. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Under Wireless & networks, tap More. 3.
Internet connections 3. Under Wireless & networks, tap More. 4. Tap Mobile network sharing > USB network setting > USB tethering. If you often switch between USB tethering and Internet pass-through, select Smart network sharing to automatically turn on the connection type you need whenever you connect HTC One VX with your computer. 5. Connect HTC One VX to your computer using the provided USB cable. The next time HTC One VX connects to a computer, it will remember your settings.
Bluetooth and NFC Bluetooth and NFC Bluetooth basics Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn it on and off. 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. Changing the device name The device name identifies HTC One VX to other devices. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2.
Bluetooth and NFC 5. When you see the name of your headset in the Available devices section, tap the name. 6. HTC One VX automatically tries to pair with the headset. 7. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with your headset. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the hands-free headset or car kit name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the Bluetooth headset or car kit is connected to HTC One VX, the Bluetooth connected icon is displayed in the status bar.
Bluetooth and NFC Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. If Bluetooth is off, tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn it on. 3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. In the Paired devices section, tap next to the device to unpair. 5. Tap Unpair. Sending information using Bluetooth Before you begin, set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”.
Bluetooth and NFC 3. Turn Bluetooth on and pair with the receiving device, if you’re asked to do so. 4. On the receiving device, accept the file. 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. If you send a calendar event or contact, it is normally added directly to the corresponding application on the receiving device.
Bluetooth and NFC 8. When HTC One VX 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.
Bluetooth and NFC Beaming content Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC and Android Beam™ turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, hold HTC One VX and the other device back to back. When the devices connect, you'll hear a sound and both devices will vibrate slightly. 2. Tap the screen. The shared content appears on the other screen.
Settings and security Settings and security Choosing which app opens when you tap a data item You can set which app opens when you tap an item such as a phone number or email address while reading a message, viewing a webpage, and more. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap App associations. 3. For each type of item, choose the app you want to open. Optimizing battery life with power saver mode Turning power saver mode on helps to increase battery life.
Settings and security 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.
Settings and security § 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.
Settings and security Turning Airplane mode on or off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off wireless devices while on board an aircraft. A way to turn off wireless functions quickly is to switch HTC One VX to Airplane mode. When you enable Airplane mode, all wireless radios on HTC One VX are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi‑Fi. However, you can manually turn Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi on while Airplane mode is enabled.
Settings and security Turning automatic screen rotation off Automatic rotation is not supported in all applications. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons). 3. Clear the Auto-rotate screen option. Recalibrating the G-sensor Recalibrate the screen if you feel that the screen orientation does not respond properly to the way you hold HTC One VX. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2.
Settings and security Lowering the ring volume automatically HTC One VX has a quiet ring feature that automatically lowers the ring volume when you move it. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap Sound. 3. Select the Quiet ring on pickup option. Making HTC One VX ring louder in your pocket or bag To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC One VX is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call. 1.
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. Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, 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.
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 VX. If this fails, you can unlock HTC One VX 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 3. Tap the On/Off switch. 4. Read the TalkBack disclaimer and then tap OK. You'll be prompted to enable Explore by touch, which provides an audible description of what you're touching on the screen. A short tutorial explaining how to use TalkBack will begin playing after you turn on TalkBack. TalkBack works best if you turn off auto-rotate and turn on Explore by touch.
Settings and security 3. Tap > Settings > Manage shortcut gestures. 4. Tap any of the shortcut gestures, and then select an action. 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.
Settings and security 3. Do one of the following: Select a different language Tap Text-to-speech output > Google Text-to-speech Engine > Language. Install a language Tap Text-to-speech output > Google Text-to-speech Engine > Install voice data. 4. Select the language you want to use. Not all languages are supported.
Other essentials Other essentials Using the onscreen keyboard When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. After entering your text, press to close the onscreen keyboard. Selecting a keyboard layout Choose a keyboard layout that suits your typing style. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input > Keyboard selection. 3.
Other essentials Entering words with predictive text Predictive text input is enabled by default, and word suggestions are displayed as you type. Tap to switch between Multitap and XT9™ predictive modes when using the Phone keyboard layout. To enter a word in predictive mode, do any of the following: § If the word you want is highlighted in green or orange in the suggestion list, just tap the space bar to insert the word into your text.
Other essentials Editing or deleting a word in the predictive text dictionary 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Personal dictionary. § To edit a word, tap the word. § To delete words from the dictionary, tap remove, and then tap Delete. .
Other essentials Using the Trace keyboard Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. You need to turn on the Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 1. Slide your finger from one letter to the next to enter a word. 2. Lift your finger when the word is completed. The suggestion list will show possible matches. 3. You can: § Tap the space bar to insert a highlighted word. § Tap a word from the suggestion list.
Other essentials Printing a photo 1. While in Gallery, open the photo you want to print. 2. Tap the photo. A menu appears. 3. Tap More > Print , and then tap the printer you want to use. 4. Tap Print. You can check the printing details by opening the Notifications panel, and then tapping the item you're printing. 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.
Other essentials GPRS in use Battery is very low (8% or less remaining) EDGE connected Silent mode EDGE in use Vibrate mode 3G connected Microphone is mute 3G in use Speakerphone is on HSDPA connected Wired microphone headset connected HSDPA in use Wired headset connected Roaming Bluetooth is on No signal Connected to a Bluetooth device No SIM card installed Airplane mode Connected to a Wi‑Fi network GPS is on Data synchronizing Alarm is set Battery is full
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Index Index A Accounts - email accounts 121 - social network accounts 97 - syncing 97 Airplane mode 175 Alarms - deleting 151 - in Clock app 151 - setting 151 Android Beam See NFC Android Market See Google Play Apps - grouping into a folder 48 - icons on Home screen 46 - installing 147 - on Home screen 46 - restoring 148 - sharing 157 - uninstalling 148 Auto sync See Syncing B Backup - about 99 - backing up phone to computer 108 - contacts 118 - HTC Sync Manager 102 - media 134 - messages 67 - notes
Index - effects 38 - flash 38 - front camera 37 - group shot 40 - HDR 41 - panorama 40 - recording a video 38 - resolution 38 - scenes 40 - settings 42 - slow motion 41 - standby 39 - taking a photo 38 - taking photo while recording 39 - using the front camera 37 - video stabilization 41 - zoom 37 - zooming 37 Camera Upload 42 Capture screen 35 Car - about 141 - handling calls 143 - HTC Car Kit 141 - navigation 142 - playing music 141 - settings 143 Change phone language 177 Clock - alarm 151 - clock
Index F Face unlock 52 Facebook 119 Facebook for HTC Sense 119 Factory reset 100 Files - copying to computer, phone storage, or storage card 94 - downloads 76 Finger gestures 24 Firmware See Software update FM Radio - closing 150 - favorite stations 150 - using 149 Folder - grouping apps 48 - grouping bookmarks 74 - removing apps 49 - removing items 49 - renaming 49 FOTA See Software update G Gallery - about 78 - editing photos and videos 80 - photo frames 80 - photos 78 - photos in Dropbox 135 - pho
Index Idle screen See Lock screen Incognito mode See Browser, incognito tab Internet - browser 72 Internet connection - data connection 158 - VPN 162 - Wi-Fi 160 - wireless router 164 K Keyboard - dictionary 184 - entering text 183 - entering text by speaking 185 - HTC Sense keyboard 31 - predictive text 184 L Language - system language 177 Leap view 18 Locations - turning on location services 144 Lock screen - dismissing an alarm 30 - lock screen style 52 - opening an app 30 - playing music 88 - re
Index MMS 62 Movie Editor - creating a slideshow 91 Multimedia message - attachment 62 - sending 62 Music - adding a song to a queue 89 - adding music services 86 - adding shortcuts 86 - album covers 87 - Beats Audio profile 87 - browsing music 86 - listening 87 - playing music from the Lock screen 88 - playlist 88 - setting a song as ringtone 90 - sharing music using Bluetooth 90 - SoundHound 91 - transferring from iPhone 103 N Navigation See Car Near Field Communication (NFC) 170 Notes - about 152
Index Phone updates See Software update Photos - about Gallery 78 - editing 80 - effects 80 - location 78 - organizing 82 - sharing 84 - social networks 83 - tagging 84 - transferring from computer 19 - transferring from iPhone 103 - viewing 78 - viewing photos and videos by event 78 - viewing photos by location 78 Picasa Web Albums 85 Power - charging the battery 15 - checking battery usage 36 - saving power 172 - sleep mode 29 Print screen See Capture screen Printing 186 PUK (PIN Unblock Key) 178 R
Index SIM card - copying messages to 66 - inserting 13 - removing 13 - SIM PIN 178 Sleep mode 29 Slideshow - creating using Movie Editor 91 - MMS 62 - photos in Gallery 79 Slow motion video 41 Smart network sharing 164, 165 SMS 61 Social networks 119 Soft reset 100 Software update 20 Sound - ringtone, notifications, and alarms 50 - audible selection 176 - lowering ring volume automatically 177 - Pocket mode 177 - sound set 50 - switching profiles 176 - switching to speakerphone 177 Speakerphone 57 Spe
