Your HTC One XL User guide
Contents Contents Unboxing HTC One XL microSIM card 7 8 Charging the battery 10 Switching the power on or off 10 Want some quick guidance on your phone? 11 Setting up your phone Setting up your new phone for the first time 12 Transferring content from an Android phone 13 Transferring content from an iPhone 14 Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 14 Getting contacts and other content into HTC One XL 15 Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and
Contents Rearranging application tabs 57 Customizing the lock screen style 57 Hiding missed calls and messages on the lock screen 58 Securing HTC One XL with a personal touch 58 Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial 59 Dialing an extension number 59 Returning a missed call 60 Using Speed dial 60 Calling a phone number in a text message 60 Calling a phone number in an email 61 Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 61 Making an emergency call 61 Receiving calls 61 What c
Contents Storage Phone storage 92 Dropbox integration 94 SkyDrive 98 Sync, backup, and reset Online sync 101 Backup 103 HTC Sync Manager 107 Reset 112 People Your contacts list 114 Setting up your profile 115 Adding a new contact 116 Editing a contact’s information 117 Getting in touch with a contact 117 Importing or copying contacts 117 Merging contact information 118 Sending contact information 119 Contact groups 119 Email Gmail 121 Mail 122 Travel and maps Location
Contents Wireless sharing Connecting a Bluetooth headset 163 Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 164 Where sent information is saved 164 Receiving files using Bluetooth 165 Sharing content with NFC 166 Settings and security Turning Airplane mode on or off 168 Turning automatic screen rotation off 168 Adjusting the time before the screen turns off 169 Adjusting the screen brightness manually 169 Playing a sound when selecting onscreen items 169 Changing the display language 169 Access
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Unboxing Unboxing HTC One XL 1. BACK 2. HOME 3. RECENT APPS (can be configured in Settings to open the Menu) 4. VOLUME 5. Proximity sensor 6. Front camera 7. POWER 8. Notification LED 9. 3.5mm headset jack 10. USB connector § If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for HTC One XL that already has a small opening for the sensor.
Unboxing microSIM card HTC One XL 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. Hold HTC One XL face down and the top panel facing you. 2. Insert the tip of the SIM eject tool (or a small bent paperclip) into the small hole next to the SIM card tray slot. You should insert it at an angle. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the SIM card tray ejects. 4.
Unboxing Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC One XL before removing your SIM card. 1. Hold HTC One XL face down and the top panel facing you. 2. Insert the tip of the SIM eject tool (or a small bent paperclip) into the small hole next to the SIM card tray slot. You should insert it at an angle. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the SIM card tray ejects. 4. Pull the SIM card tray out. 5. Take the SIM card from the SIM card tray.
Unboxing Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC One XL, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC One XL 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 your screen is protected with 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. Want some quick guidance on your phone? Exploring HTC One XL Tips & Help lets you get the most out of HTC One XL in seconds.
Setting up your phone Setting up your phone Setting up your new phone for the first time When you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, select how you want to set up your new phone, and more. § Select Set up from scratch to set up your accounts and personalize your new phone from your computer using the HTC Get Started service.
Setting up your phone Transferring content from an Android phone On your old Android™ phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transfer your content to your new HTC phone. The types of locally stored content on your old phone that the tool can transfer include contacts, messages, calendar events, web bookmarks, music, photos, and videos. Some settings can also be transferred. § You need Android version 2.3 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your old phone.
Setting up your phone 6. On your old phone, choose the types of content you want to transfer, and then tap Start. 7. Wait for the transfer to finish. 8. Tap Done on both phones. Transferring content from an iPhone If you have an iPhone®, it's fast and easy to transfer your contacts, messages, and other content when you use HTC Sync Manager. To find out how, see Transferring iPhone content to your HTC phone on page 108. If you only need to migrate your contacts, you can also use Bluetooth transfer.
Setting up your phone Getting contacts and other content into HTC One XL Aside from the HTC Transfer Tool, there are other ways you can add contacts and other content to HTC One XL. Sync with your computer Use HTC Sync Manager to sync contacts, documents, playlists, and more between HTC One XL and your computer running a Windows® or Mac OS® operating system. You can also use it to transfer contacts, messages, and other content from an iPhone to your computer, and then to your HTC One XL.
Setting up your phone Home screen Your Home screen is where you make HTC One XL your own. § After you've turned on and set up HTC One XL for the first time (or after installing the latest software update and restarting the phone), you'll see the traditional Home screen style with panels that you can personalize with widgets. apps, and shortcuts. Swipe left or right to switch between these panels. You can also add more panels. For details, see Personalizing on page 52.
Setting up your phone Getting to know your settings Want to change the ringtone, set up a Wi‑Fi® connection, add your accounts, or make HTC One XL more secure? Do this and more in Settings. 1. Open Settings either from the Quick settings panel or All apps view. § With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings, . and then tap § From the Home screen, tap Settings. to switch to All apps view, and then tap 2.
Setting up your phone Installing an application update When Internet connection is on and there's an available update for your HTC or mobile operator apps, the update notification icon appears in the status bar. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the update notification. The Updates screen opens with the list of application updates to be installed. 2. Tap an item to view its details, and then tap . 3. When you're done reviewing the updates, tap Install.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone About your phone Features you'll enjoy on HTC One XL HTC One XL gives you options for quickly setting up the phone, transferring content, as well as backing up the phone. On HTC One XL, enjoy checking personalized content with HTC BlinkFeed, taking shots with the camera, and more.
Your first week with your new phone Outstanding camera features § With VideoPic, you can snap a picture while you're shooting video. See Taking a photo while recording a video (VideoPic) on page 43. § Switch to Sweep panorama mode and pan the camera to capture a wide-angle view of the scenery. See Taking a panoramic photo on page 44. § Use Continuous shooting mode to capture 20 consecutive shots (or more) of a subject in motion. See Taking continuous camera shots on page 43.
Your first week with your new phone Basics Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more. Tap § Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons. § After you've scrolled down a long list or screen (in apps such as Mail and People), tap the status bar to jump straight to the top of your screen.
Your first week with your new phone 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 Pinch and spread In some apps, like Gallery, Messages, Mail, or the web browser, spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Pinch the screen to zoom out of the picture or text. Two-finger swipe § Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick settings. § In some apps that have sorting, like Mail or People, swipe up or down using two fingers to scroll the screen.
Your first week with your new phone Three-finger gesture Swipe up using three fingers to share content such as photos, videos, and music from HTC One XL 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. Can't use multi-finger gestures in your apps? That's because HTC gestures is enabled by default.
Your first week with your new phone Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC One XL, turn on the speakerphone, and more. Flip to silence / flip for speakerphone When a call comes in you can turn HTC One XL over to mute it. While in a call, turn HTC One XL 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 XL up when a call comes in to lower the ringtone volume.
Your first week with your new phone Set volume to automatically rise while in your pocket or bag On a noisy street and can't hear HTC One XL ringing in your bag? You can set HTC One XL to recognize when it's in your bag or pocket and raise the ringtone volume so that you can hear it in noisy environments. Rotate HTC One XL for a better view For many screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC One XL sideways.
Your first week with your new phone Unlocking the screen You can: § Drag the lock icon or clock up. § Swipe up from an empty space on the lock screen. If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before HTC One XL unlocks. If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can snooze or dismiss the event or alarm right from the lock screen. Just drag or up. Opening an app § Tap an app on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen. § To see more apps, tap .
Your first week with your new phone Switching between recently opened apps When you're multitasking and using different apps on HTC One XL, you can easily switch between the apps you've recently opened. Press to see recently-opened apps. § To switch back to an app, just tap it. § To remove an app from the list, drag it up. Refreshing content In some apps, you can easily refresh content that's synced or downloaded from the Web with a simple finger gesture. 1.
Your first week with your new phone Capturing your phone's screen Want to show off your high game score or write a blog post about HTC One XL features? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery. Press and hold POWER and VOLUME DOWN at the same time. To share the image, wait until you see the icon in the status bar. In the Notifications panel, expand the screenshot notification, and then tap . The image is saved in the Screenshots album in Gallery.
Your first week with your new phone Your social networks When you sign in to your social network accounts and authorize HTC Sense to access them, you can: § Post status updates from the Home screen when using the Feeds view. § See your contacts and their status updates in People. § See photos in Gallery or on the Home screen. § Check your friends’ status updates and posts on the Home screen when using the Feeds view. § View events and reminders in Calendar.
Your first week with your new phone Selecting feeds Get updated with the most relevant content and posts with just a swipe. Choose which feeds to display on the Home screen. You can select popular news channels and websites or choose a category like Entertainment. You can also show posts from friends in social networks or information from apps such as Calendar. 1. From the Feeds view, tap > Topics and services. 2.
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 Working with text Selecting, copying, and pasting text In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share it. 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end anchors to highlight the surrounding text you want to select. You can use the magnifier to zoom in while selecting your text. To turn on the magnifier, go to Settings > Accessibility, and then select the Show magnifier option.
Your first week with your new phone § Word prediction also saves typing time. As you type, you'll see word suggestions that you can choose from. You can even add words, phrases, and shortcuts to the word prediction dictionary. See Entering text with word prediction on page 35. § Just swipe right to access the numeric and symbol keyboard. Or swipe left to switch between languages.
Your first week with your new phone Choosing and switching between keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC One XL, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Keyboard selection, and then choose the languages you want. To change the keyboard language, do any of the following: § Swipe left on the onscreen keyboard (not available if you're using trace keyboard).
Your first week with your new phone Adding words and phrases to the word prediction dictionary Add frequently-used names, acronyms, and even phrases to the word prediction dictionary to easily find them in the suggestion list. Type even faster when you create text shortcuts to words and phrases. Instead of typing "Talk to you later", save a few keystrokes by adding the ttyl shortcut. In your message or email, just type "ttyl", and then tap the spacebar to enter the complete phrase. 1.
Your first week with your new phone Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them. 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text. 2. On the onscreen keyboard, press and hold . 3. When you see the microphone image, speak out the words you want to type. To set the voice input language, tap the language bar above the microphone image. You can choose one or more languages. Available languages depend on the voice input languages supported by Google. 4.
Your first week with your new phone Getting the battery to last longer How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC One XL. HTC One XL power management helps to increase battery life. In times when you need to extend the battery life more, try out some of these tips: Check your battery usage Monitoring your battery usage helps you identify what's using the most power so you can choose what to do about it. For details, see Checking battery usage on page 37.
Your first week with your new phone Manage your apps § Install the latest software and application updates. Updates sometimes include battery performance improvements. § Uninstall or disable apps that you never use. Many apps run processes or sync data in the background even when you're not using them. If there are apps that you don't need anymore, uninstall them. If an app came preloaded and can't be uninstalled, disabling the app can still prevent it from continuously running or syncing data.
Your first week with your new phone Using power saver mode Power saver mode helps to increase battery life. It reduces the usage of phone features that drain the battery such as the display and data connection. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings. 2. Tap the Power saver tile to turn power saver mode on or off. If you want to choose which phone features to conserve power for, tap before you turn power saver mode on.
Camera and Gallery Camera and Gallery Camera Camera basics Take great photos and videos with the camera, and make them more memorable by applying a variety of effects and scenes. Open the Camera app to capture that perfect moment. While waiting to take your next photo, switch HTC One XL to Sleep mode. When you're ready to take more photos and videos, just press POWER again to use the camera. Use the controls on the Viewfinder screen to add effects, zoom in or out, and more.
Camera and Gallery 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 video resolution 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. Under Settings, tap Video Quality, and then choose a video resolution. Choosing a flash mode Tap the flash icon to choose a flash mode.
Camera and Gallery Taking a photo while recording a video (VideoPic) Make sure that you're in Normal scene to use this feature. While you're recording video using the main camera, tap your subject. to capture a still shot of Turning off auto focus You can only turn off auto focus before you start recording with the main camera. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. Under Settings, tap Lock focus in video.
Camera and Gallery Taking a self portrait No one around to take your photo? 1. Switch to the front camera by pulling the Viewfinder screen's top or bottom edge in landscape view. In portrait view, you can pull from the left or right edge to switch to the front camera. 2. Tap anywhere on the screen to start the timer. The camera takes a photo after the countdown. Taking a panoramic photo Whether it’s the Golden Gate Bridge or the Eiffel Tower, you can capture anything wide or tall in a single photo.
Camera and Gallery Recording videos in slow motion Relive high speed action bit by bit and add a touch of suspense to your videos. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. Under Video capture mode, tap Scene > Slow motion video. 3. Frame your subject on the Viewfinder screen. 4. Tap to start recording. Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Reminisce on good times. Gallery lets you view all the photos and videos on HTC One XL or online albums.
Camera and Gallery 3. Zoom out or pan across the map until a numerical location indicator appears. The number in the location indicator shows how many photos were taken in that area. 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 > Show on map. (Show on map is available when you've enabled Geo-tag photos in Camera.
Camera and Gallery 6. Tap to watch the result. 7. Tap Save. The edited video is saved as a new file. The original video remains unedited. Viewing photo highlights Easily see all your favorite photos in one place. Gallery automatically groups all your most viewed or shared photos (your highlights) in one album. You can also manually add photos to the folder. § To view these favorite photos go to the Highlight album.
Camera and Gallery Organizing your photos and videos Showing or hiding albums Have too many albums cluttering up Gallery? You can choose to show or hide albums. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Tap 3. Tap > Albums. > Show/hide albums and choose which albums you'd like to show or hide. Copying or moving a photo or video to another album 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Go to the album that has the photo or video you want to copy or move. 3. Press and hold the photo or video. 4.
Camera and Gallery 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. Open the Gallery app. 2. Tap > Friends. 3. 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.
Camera and Gallery 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. Open the Gallery app. 2. Browse to the photo that you want to edit. 3. Tap the photo, and then tap Edit. 4. Tap Effects. 5. Press and hold the effect you want to customize and drag it to Custom. You can also press and hold an effect and then drag it to a new location. 6.
Camera and Gallery Sharing your photos on social networks Use the Gallery app to share photos straight to your social networks. § Log in to your social network account before you upload photos or videos. § Some social networks only allow you to upload photos. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Go to the photo album or group of photos that you want to share. 3. Tap Share and choose which social network you want to upload to. 4. Select the items you want to share and then tap Next. 5.
Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC One XL truly yours Make HTC One XL look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper and ringtone, and you can also choose notification sounds for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders. Changing your wallpaper Pick your favorite photo as your Home wallpaper. Choose from the available wallpapers, or use any photo you've taken with the camera.
Personalizing 3. Tap > Widgets. You can: § Swipe to browse through the widgets. § Tap to search for specific widgets. Some widgets are available in different styles and sizes. 4. Press and hold and then drag a widget to a home screen thumbnail where you want to add it. You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or off certain settings such as Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth.
Personalizing Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen Place apps you often use on your Home screen. You can also add shortcuts to frequently used settings, bookmarked webpages, and more. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Personalize. 2. Tap Customize home screen. 3. Tap > Apps or Shortcuts. You can: § Swipe to browse through the apps or shortcuts. § Tap to search for specific apps or shortcuts. 4.
Personalizing 3. Release the widget or icon. 4. To move the widget or icon to another position on the panel, just press and hold and then drag it. Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove, and then drag it to . 2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger. Personalizing the launch bar The launch bar gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps. You can replace the apps on the launch bar with other apps you often use. 1.
Personalizing 3. Tap . 4. Select one or more apps that you want to add to the folder. 5. Tap Done. § You can also add shortcuts to settings or information. Add a shortcut first to the Home screen, and then drag it over to the folder. § You can also group apps into a folder in the All Apps view. Tap > Custom. Press and hold an app and drag it to another app. Do the same for more apps that you want to group into the folder. Renaming a folder 1. Tap the folder to open it. 2.
Personalizing Changing your ringtone, notifications, and sounds 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Personalize. 2. Under Sound, change the ringtone, notification sound, and alarm. Go to the Messages, Mail, Calendar, and Tasks apps to choose sounds for new messages, email, calendar, and task reminders respectively. Want alarms to ring louder but notifications to be more discreet? In Settings, tap Sound > Volumes and set the volume levels for each sound type.
Personalizing Hiding missed calls and messages on the lock screen You'll see missed calls and messages on the lock screen. Want these hidden instead? 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Clear the Phone notification preview and Message notification preview options. Securing HTC One XL with a personal touch Make unlocking your phone as easy as looking at it. Help protect your personal information and help prevent others from using HTC One XL without your permission by setting up face unlock. 1.
Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored/synced contact or a number from your call history. 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact’s name to see the top matching contact. If there is more than one match, you'll be told how many matches. For example, tap "8 MATCHES" to see all 8 matches. 3. Tap the contact you want to call.
Phone calls Returning a missed call You'll see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open to check who the caller is. 2. To return the call, spread your two fingers on the missed call notification to expand it, and then tap Call back. If you have multiple missed calls, tap the missed calls notification to open the Call History tab. Using Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap.
Phone calls Calling a phone number in an email 1. Tap the phone number in the email body. 2. Tap Call. Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 1. Open an event in Calendar. 2. On the Event details screen, tap the phone number. 3. Tap Call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC One XL 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.
Phone calls Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the call Do one of the following: § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC One XL face down on a level surface. If HTC One XL is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. Look who's calling Every time you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s latest social network status update right on the call screen.
Phone calls Turning the speakerphone on during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC One XL to your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip HTC One XL over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in Sound settings). § On the call screen, tap The speakerphone icon . appears in the status bar when the speakerphone is on. To turn the speakerphone off, just flip HTC One XL over again, facing it up. Or tap again.
Phone calls 5. When connected, tap to add the participant to the conference call. 6. To talk to a person in the conference call in private, tap Private call. To end the call with a participant, tap and then select and then tap Finish this call. To end the conference call, tap End Call. Checking calls in the Call History Use Call History to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls. 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Swipe to view the Call History tab. 3.
Phone calls Changing ringtone settings Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes Do one of the following: § To change from silent to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button. § To change from vibrate to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button twice. § Go to Settings, and then tap Sound > Sound profile. Lowering the ring volume automatically HTC One XL has a quiet ring feature that automatically lowers the ring volume when you move it. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound. 2.
Phone calls Turning off Home dialing If you prefer to manually enter complete phone numbers to call while roaming, you can turn off Home dialing. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Call. 2. Under Other settings, clear the Home dialing option.
Messages Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap . 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft. § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above ). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message.
Messages 8. After adding an attachment, tap removing your attachment. 9. Tap , or press to see options for replacing, viewing or to save the message as a draft. Depending on the resolution of your photo or video attachments, they may be displayed as cropped thumbnails in your multimedia message. Creating a slideshow 1. After you've added either a photo, video, or audio in the multimedia message you’re composing, tap > Slide. 2. Choose where you want to insert the next slide. 3.
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. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap . 3. Tap , and then select multiple recipients. 4. To send a group SMS, make sure that Send as individual messages is selected. Clear this option to send your message as a group MMS.
Messages Resuming a draft message Open a draft message right from the Messages screen, edit the message, and then tap . To see all draft messages in one place, tap Drafts. on the Messages screen, and then tap 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 .
Messages Saving a text message in the Tasks app Save a text message in your Tasks list so you can remind yourself when to reply. 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message you want to save, and then tap Save as task. 3. Enter other details or change the task title. 4. Tap Save. Forwarding a message 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to view the exchange of messages with that contact. 2.
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 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. Open only links from sources that you trust. 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. Open the Messages app. 2.
Messages How do I protect a message from being deleted? You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message that you want to lock. 3. Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed.
Search and web browser Search and web browser Searching HTC One XL and the Web You can search for information on HTC One XL and on the Web. Start your search by entering a keyword or by using Google Voice Search™. Some apps, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps. Performing searches on the Web and HTC One XL 1. Open the Google app. Or press and hold .
Search and web browser Setting search options 1. Open the Google app. Or press and hold . 2. Do one of the following: § Press to hide the onscreen keyboard. § Scroll to the bottom. 3. Tap > Settings to set the following options: § Voice. Set the Google Voice Search language, speech output, and more. § Phone search. Select which apps on HTC One XL are included when doing a search. § Privacy & accounts. Manage your location history, enable recent web searches to show, or clear your search history.
Search and web browser 3. Tap Yes, I'm in. Google Now information cards will start to appear on the Google search screen. 4. To see all available information cards, tap Show sample cards. More information cards will appear on the Google search screen as you use HTC One XL to search the Web, create appointments, and more. Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs.
Search and web browser Browsing the Web 1. Open the Internet app. 2. Tap the URL box on top of the screen. If the webpage is in fullscreen mode, flick the screen down to show the URL box and other options. 3. Enter the webpage address or your search keywords. 4. On the webpage, you can: § Tap a link to open it, or press and hold a link to see more options. § Tap an email address to send a message to the email address. § Press and hold an image to save, copy, or set it as your wallpaper. 5.
Search and web browser Using browser tabs Open multiple browser tabs and quickly switch from one webpage to another. Open the Internet app. § To add a browser tab, tap > . Repeat the same to open new browser tabs. § To switch among browser tabs, tap and swipe to the webpage you want to view. Tap the browser tab to display the webpage in full screen. § To close a browser tab, tap , and then tap . Saving web content for later Save webpages to read later, even without an Internet connection.
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. Bookmarking a webpage Add your favorite webpages as bookmarks so you can access them quickly. Bookmark a webpage in a normal browser screen and not when you're browsing incognito. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > > Bookmarks. 2.
Search and web browser Not seeing your bookmark? and select All bookmarks. HTC One XL will On the Bookmarks screen, tap display all your bookmarks, including those which are synced with an online account. Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome Create bookmarks from your computer's Google Chrome™ browser and sync them on HTC One XL. For more information about Google Chrome, visit http:// support.google.com/chrome.
Search and web browser Clearing your browsing history 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > Settings > Privacy & security > Clear history. 2. Tap OK. All webpage entries in the History and Most visited tabs are deleted. If you want to delete a single webpage entry, go to the History or Most visited tab, press and hold the webpage entry, and then tap Remove from history or Remove from most visited. Private browsing You can use incognito tabs to browse the Web with more privacy.
Entertainment Entertainment Music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC One XL using the Music app. When you open the Music app for the first time, you'll be asked if you would like to automatically download related content, such as album covers and artist photos, to HTC One XL. 1. Open the Music app. 2. Tap , and then choose if you want to browse by artists, albums, or other categories. 3. Tap a song to play. 4. Tap the onscreen icons to control music playback, repeat songs, and more.
Entertainment Making your music sound better Turn on Beats Audio for an enhanced sound experience. Songs and videos sound rich and authentic, especially when played in Music and Gallery apps. 1. Plug in your headset or connect HTC One XL to an external speaker. 2. To turn the Beats Audio profile on or off, go to Settings, and then tap the Beats Audio On/Off switch. Creating and working with playlists Personalize your music experience by creating music playlists.
Entertainment Deleting playlists 1. Open the Music app. 2. Tap > Playlists. 3. You can: § Press and hold the playlist you want to delete, and then tap Delete playlist. § Tap > Delete playlists to remove several playlists. Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC One XL. Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when the current playlist has finished playing. 1. While a song is playing, browse for other tracks. 2.
Entertainment Trimming an MP3 ringtone Use the Music app's ringtone trimmer if you want to set only a part of the song as ringtone. 1. When you find the song that you want, tap ringtone. 2. Drag the trim sliders end. > Set as ringtone > Trim the to the part where you want the ringtone to begin and For a more precise trimming, tap the left or right arrow buttons. Time markers indicate where you are on the song. 3. When you're done trimming, tap Set as. 4.
Entertainment Looking up related music info SoundHound can find info about the song you're listening to. While a song is playing, tap > Get info. You can look up the lyrics, learn about the artist's tour dates, and more. Finding music videos on YouTube It's easy to find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube®. On the Now playing screen, tap > Search > YouTube.
Entertainment 3. While viewing, you can: § Watch the trailer, if available. Tap Play to play it. § Recommend the video by sharing its link. Tap how you want to share. > Share and then choose 4. Tap the price button to rent or purchase the video. 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.
Entertainment 3. Tap > Remove. 4. Tap Remove account. 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.
Entertainment About HTC Media Link HD You can plug in HTC Media Link HD to any TV with HDMI port, and use it to display content wirelessly to your TV. HTC Media Link HD is sold separately. Easy to set up and use With just a three-finger swipe, connect HTC One XL to HTC Media Link HD and share on the big screen.
Entertainment 4. Do one of the following: While viewing photos or videos in Gallery Tap the screen to show the controls, and then tap > Select player. While playing music in Music Tap While playing a movie in HTC Watch Tap the screen to show the controls, and then tap > Select player. > Select player. 5. Choose the device on your network where you want to play the media. 6. Once connected to the other device, tap the onscreen controls to control playback, adjust the volume, and more.
Storage Storage Phone storage Copying files to or from HTC One XL You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC One XL. Save and close your files before copying them from your computer to HTC One XL, or vice versa. 1. Connect HTC One XL to the computer using the supplied USB cable. You'll see options for viewing or importing files on the computer screen. 2. Choose to view files. 3. Copy the files from your computer to HTC One XL, or vice versa. 4.
Storage § After editing a photo or trimming a video, the original file is kept. You can delete original files or move them to online storage or to your computer. § If you are only sending videos through MMS, use a lower resolution. Highresolution video takes up more space. In Camera settings, tap Video Quality to change the resolution. Back up apps data Keep only the most recent data from apps on HTC One XL.
Storage Dropbox integration Using Dropbox on HTC One XL When you use Dropbox, you'll have access to your photos, videos, and documents – on HTC One XL, your computer, and your other mobile devices where you have Dropbox access. On HTC One XL, 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. § No more large attachments when sharing by email.
Storage 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 XL, and complete the getting started guide on the Dropbox website. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Account & sync. 2. Tap > Dropbox. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to create or sign in to your account. 4. Using your computer's web browser, go to the Dropbox website (www.dropbox.com), log in to your account, and complete the getting started guide.
Storage 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. Open the Gallery app. 2. Tap > Albums > Dropbox. 3. When you see a message that shows HTC Sense wants to access Dropbox, make sure you tap Allow. 4. Tap an album to view the photos and videos in it.
Storage Keeping your documents in Dropbox Saving an Office document to Dropbox You can open an Office document on HTC One XL and save it to your Dropbox. 1. Open an Office document, such as one that's attached to an email. If you have more than one Office app installed, select Polaris Office. 2. Tap > Save as. 3. Enter a new filename. 4. Tap > Dropbox. 5. Tap Save. Your document will be saved to the Polaris Office folder in the root of your Dropbox folder.
Storage 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 Create or select a folder, and then tap Add. > Share > Add to Dropbox. Checking your Dropbox storage space You can check how much storage space you still have in your Dropbox before you upload more content.
Storage § Use Polaris Office to edit your Office documents that are stored in SkyDrive. § Use PDF Viewer to view your PDF documents that are stored in SkyDrive. § Save documents from HTC One XL directly to your SkyDrive storage. Signing in to SkyDrive To use SkyDrive as your online storage, sign in using your Microsoft account. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Account & sync. 2. Tap > SkyDrive for HTC Sense. 3.
Storage Keeping your documents in SkyDrive Saving an Office document to SkyDrive Using Polaris Office, you can create or open a document and save it to your SkyDrive online storage. 1. Open the Polaris Office app. 2. Create or open a document. 3. Tap > Save as. 4. Enter a new filename. 5. Tap > SkyDrive. 6. Tap Save. After opening a document, you can also tap upload the document to a SkyDrive folder.
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 XL. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC One XL and the Web. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Account & sync. 2. Tap . 3. Tap the account type you want to add. 4.
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 XL 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 Backup Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC One XL? Back up HTC One XL before you erase the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new phone. HTC Backup Use the built-in HTC Backup to back up your accounts, apps, settings, and more to the cloud so that it will be easier to restore them on HTC One XL (after a factory reset) or newer phone. For details, see Using HTC Backup on page 104.
Sync, backup, and reset Using HTC Backup Save the time and frustration of re-creating your personalized HTC One XL experience when you do a factory reset or you lose, damage, or buy another phone. On HTC One XL, use HTC Backup to do a daily backup to the cloud so you can easily restore your content and settings next time. HTC Backup uses your Dropbox storage to keep your content and settings.
Sync, backup, and reset Restoring your backup to your phone If you've used HTC Backup before, you can restore your backup to HTC One XL, or to a new HTC phone. Depending on the amount of content, restoring your backup to your phone may incur additional data costs and take a long time. Using a Wi‑Fi connection is recommended. 1. When you turn on a new HTC phone for the first time or after a factory reset, choose to restore content, and then select Restore from HTC Backup on the Set up phone screen. 2.
Sync, backup, and reset Restoring text messages You can only restore text messages that were exported using the Back up SMS feature. 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap > Back up/Restore SMS > Restore. 3. Choose how you want to restore the messages, and tap Next. 4. Tap the backup file to import. 5. Tap OK. Backing up text messages by email You need to set up your email account in the Mail app. 1. On the Messages screen, tap > Back up/Restore SMS. 2. Tap Back up > Back up SMS via mail.
Sync, backup, and reset Backing up your personal dictionary You can back up new words you’ve added to the predictive text dictionary. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Personal dictionary > > Back up to storage or Back up to email. 4. When prompted, tap OK. Importing your personal dictionary 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Personal dictionary > > Restore from storage. 4. When prompted, tap OK.
Sync, backup, and reset 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 (www.htc.com/support). 2.
Sync, backup, and reset Copying or removing media on your phone Easily copy music, photos, videos, entire albums, or playlists from your computer to your phone. 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. Or, to select several media for transfer, do one of the following: Select several items On Windows: Hold down the CTRL key, and then click each item.
Sync, backup, and reset 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. § If there's conflicting contact info on your phone and your computer, choose which data you want to keep. Calendar § Choose the calendar application on your computer that you want to sync with your phone. § Choose from when you want to start syncing calendar events.
Sync, backup, and reset 3. Click Apply (Windows only). 4. Click if this is your first time to sync. To allow HTC Sync Manager to auto sync your media and other items (such as documents and data) next time, click More > SYNC SETTINGS, and then select Sync automatically whenever the phone connects. 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.
Sync, backup, and reset Reset Restarting HTC One XL (Soft reset) If HTC One XL is running slower than normal, is unresponsive, or has an app that is not performing properly, try rebooting and see if that helps solve the problem. 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. If your screen is protected with a lock screen, you need to unlock it. 2. Press and hold the POWER button, and then tap Restart. 3. When asked to confirm, tap Restart.
Sync, backup, and reset Performing a factory reset from settings 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Backup & reset. 2. Tap Reset phone. 3. If you also want to delete media and other data on HTC One XL, select Erase all data. 4. Tap OK. Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can’t turn HTC One XL on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC One XL. 1. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then press and hold the POWER button. 2.
People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC One XL and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. Open the People app. 2. On your contacts list, you can: § View your profile and edit your contact information. § Create, edit, find, or send contacts. § See status updates. § Tap a contact photo to find ways to quickly connect with the contact.
People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC One XL, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. 1. Open the People app. 2. On the People tab, you can: § Find people in your contacts list. Tap the Search people box, and then enter the first few letters of the contact name. § Find people on your company directory.
People Adding a new contact 1. On the People tab, tap . 2. Tap the Name field, and then enter the contact name. Tap if you want to separately enter the contact's first, middle, and last name. Depending on the contact type, you may also be able to add other info such as a name suffix (for example, "Jr."). 3. Select the Contact type. This determines which account the contact will sync with. Some fields may not be available when you’re adding contacts to a SIM card. 4.
People Editing a contact’s information Social network contacts cannot be edited. 1. On the People tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Edit contact. 2. Enter the new information. 3. Tap Save. Getting in touch with a contact 1. Open the People app. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name), and then choose how you want to get in touch with that contact. For more ways of getting in touch with your contact, tap an icon below the contact photo.
People 3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC One XL. 4. Tap to import the contact. 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.
People Breaking the link 1. On the People tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose link you want to break. 2. Tap > Link. 3. Under the Linked contacts section, tap link. beside an account to break the Sending contact information 1. On the People tab, do one of the following: To send Do this Someone's contact information Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon or photo), and then tap Send contact as vCard.
People 3. Select the contacts you want to add, and then tap Save. 4. When your group is complete, tap Save. 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.
Email Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. Open the Gmail app. Display drafts, sent Tap Inbox at the top bar and then messages, and tap another label (such as Sent, other labels Drafts, or your created label) to view its messages and conversations. Switch to your other Gmail account Tap Inbox at the top bar, and then tap the account you want to switch to.
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.
Email Organizing your inbox Do you have a big pile of email messages in your inbox? Organize your email messages into tabs and quickly find the messages you want. 1. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 2. In the inbox, tap > Filters. 3. Select the tabs you want to add to the inbox, and then tap Done. 4. Swipe to the added tab to check your email messages. Sending an email message 1. Open the Mail app. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Tap . 4.
Email 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. Saving an email message in the Tasks app Save an email message in your Tasks list so you can remind yourself when to reply. 1.
Email Searching email messages 1. Tap . 2. If you want to refine or filter your search, tap , check the search options, and then tap OK. For example, you can focus the search on a part of an email or filter email messages that have attachments or tagged as high priority. 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.
Email Sending a meeting request 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Tap > New meeting invitation. 3. Enter the meeting details. 4. Tap Save. Or tap Send if you've invited people to the meeting. Adding an email account Set up additional email accounts such as another Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account or an account from a Web-based email service or email provider.
Travel and maps Travel and maps Location settings Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC One XL, you need to enable location sources. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Location. 2. Select or clear the location sources you want to turn on or off. Google Maps About Google Maps Google Maps™ lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination.
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. Open the Local app. 2.
Travel and maps Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) Google Latitude® user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you get directions to your friends’ locations, send your location details by email, and more. Your location is not shared automatically. You must join Latitude, and then invite your friends to view your location or accept their invitations.
Travel and maps Locations About Locations Search for places of interest, get directions to places you want to go to, and drive using turn-by-turn GPS navigation with Locations. Locations is also your perfect travel companion, whether you’re at home or when you’re in a different country. With Locations, you can download maps beforehand so you don’t have to worry about having an Internet connection while on the road or costly data roaming charges when abroad.
Travel and maps Tap the map preview to see where the place is on the map. Viewing maps § Open the Locations app. A map opens, showing your current location. § Spread or pinch the screen with two fingers to zoom. Tap to search for a point of interest or address. Tap to switch between 2D and 3D views. Point of interest. Tap to see details, call, get directions, and more. Your current location. Tap to use or not use the compass.
Travel and maps Changing the language of street names and places of interest 1. While viewing a map, tap > Settings > Map > Map language (or More > Settings > Map > Map language). 2. Choose one of the following. Use native map language Use this if you want to use the local language of the map. For example, if you are looking at a map of Japan, it will use Japanese characters. Use language that Use this if you want to use your current language settings.
Travel and maps Revisiting a footprint 1. In Locations, tap > Footprints. 2. Tap the footprint you want to revisit. 3. Under Actions, choose what you want to do such as to get directions. § Tap > Browse nearby to look up nearby establishments. § Tap the map preview to view the footprint on the map. Editing or deleting a footprint 1. In Locations, tap > Footprints. 2. Press and hold the footprint you want to edit or delete. 3. Tap Edit or Delete on the options menu.
Travel and maps 3. On the Type tab, tap the file you want to import. 4. Tap Import. Getting directions Get detailed directions to where you want to go. Getting directions from your current location 1. In Locations, search for the place you want to go to. You have footprints saved? You can also set a footprint as your destination. On the main screen, tap > Footprints, and then choose a footprint. 2. Tap Directions. 3. Choose how you want to get to your destination.
Travel and maps Using turn-by-turn navigation § Check if you have purchased turn-by-turn navigation for the country or region you’re in. § To use turn-by-turn navigation, the GPS satellites option in Settings > Location needs to be selected. 1. In Locations, search for the place you want to go to. Have you saved locations as footprints? You can also set it as your destination. On the main screen, tap > Footprints, and then choose a footprint. 2. Tap Premium navigation.
Travel and maps 3. Slide to the tab of the item that you want to download. 4. Depending on what you selected, tap or . If you have a voucher code, enter it by tapping Voucher code at the top of the Navigation tab. Managing licenses and content Check maps, navigation, safety camera information, and voices for turn-by-turn voice instructions that are already on HTC One XL. 1. Open the Locations app. 2. Tap > Get more.
Travel and maps Listening to Internet radio with TuneIn Right from HTC Car, enjoy listening to Internet radio stations with TuneIn. 1. In HTC Car, tap Internet Radio. 2. Do one of the following: § 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. To ensure smooth playback, TuneIn preloads audio data (buffering) on HTC One XL before playing your selected station.
Travel and maps 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 When you receive an incoming call, you can easily answer or decline. Tap Answer or Decline. Making phone calls in HTC Car § Tap Dialer to open the dialpad. § Tap People and then browse a category or search by entering a name.
Google Play and other apps Google Play and other apps Getting apps Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC One XL. 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. Open the Play Store app. 2. Tap > 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. Downloading apps from the web You can download apps directly from websites. Apps downloaded from websites can be from unknown sources.
Google Play and other apps Essential apps Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC One XL as a world clock to see the date and time in cities across the globe. You can also set alarms or track your time using the stopwatch or timer. Setting the date and time manually 1. Open the Clock app. 2. On the World Clock tab, tap > Local time settings. 3. Clear Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone, and then set the time zone, date, and time as required.
Google Play and other apps Viewing the Calendar Use the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you've signed into your online accounts, related events will also appear in Calendar. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. Tap , and then choose a calendar view. In any calendar view, return to the current date by tapping the today button beside . Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events.
Google Play and other apps Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC One XL, and also sync events with your Google or Exchange ActiveSync calendars. Editing events is not supported for all accounts. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. On any Calendar view, do one of the following: Create an event Tap . Tap event to. Edit an event , and then select the calendar you will add the View an event, and then tap . 3. Enter and set the event details. 4.
Google Play and other apps 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. Go to Settings, and then tap Account & sync. 2. Tap an account type. If multiple accounts are supported (such as Exchange ActiveSync), tap the account you want to sync. 3. Select Calendar, and then tap > Sync now.
Google Play and other apps Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you. will 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.
Google Play and other apps Preloading videos Set the YouTube app to preload videos so that you can watch them without interruptions. Videos are preloaded when HTC One XL is being charged and is connected to a Wi-Fi network. For more information about preloading videos, refer to the YouTube help. 1. In the YouTube app, tap > Settings > Preloading. 2. Select what type of videos to preload. The videos are preloading when appears on Watch later screen or on the channel you subscribed to.
Google Play and other apps Productivity apps Keeping track of your tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to do and task lists. Create tasks on your phone or sync them with your Google and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. You can also see your tasks in Calendar. Creating a task 1. Open the Tasks app. 2. To select the task account where you want to create the task, tap 3. Tap . , and then enter the task details. Tasks created under My tasks can be linked to a contact (tap (tap ).
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. Create a list Tap , and then choose an account for the list. Lists can't be created for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. Rename a list 1. Tap at the right of a list, and then tap Rename. 2. Enter a new name for the list, and then tap OK. Delete a list 1. Tap at the right of a list, and then tap Delete. 2. Tap OK.
Google Play and other apps Composing a note 1. With a notebook opened, tap . 2. Type in a note title. 3. Compose your note: § Tap on the note, and then start typing in your text. § Tap to start audio recording. Tap § Tap > Attach and choose a file type. § Tap § Tap to stop recording. to create a drawing and insert it in your note. to take a photo and insert it in your note. To resize the photo, image, or drawing that you've attached to your note, press and hold the item, and then tap Resize.
Google Play and other apps Playing an audio recording in Notes After recording a meeting, you can listen to the audio clip to review key points. If you took notes while audio recording, 'timemarks' (small colored nodes in the audio bar) are added to pin your notes within the audio recording's time frame. 1. Open a note where you have recorded a voice clip. 2. Tap to play the audio recording. 3. Tap or to go to the next or previous timemark.
Google Play and other apps Recording voice clips Use Voice Recorder to capture information during lectures, interviews, or even to create your own audio log. 1. Open the Voice Recorder app. 2. Hold the microphone near the sound source. 3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC One XL, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording. To play back the voice clip, tap .
Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC One XL for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the microSIM card is inserted). Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings. 2. Tap the Mobile data tile to turn the data connection on and off.
Internet connections Managing your data usage If you're on a limited data allowance, it's important to keep track of the activities and apps that usually send and receive data, such as browsing the web, syncing online accounts, and sending email or sharing status updates.
Internet connections 3. On the Mobile tab, select Limit mobile data usage and tap OK to automatically disable your data connection when you reach the set limit. 4. 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 . 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 Connecting to a different Wi‑Fi network 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings. 2. If Wi‑Fi connection is off, tap the Wi-Fi tile to turn it on. 3. Tap . Detected Wi‑Fi networks will be listed. To manually scan for available Wi‑Fi networks, tap > Scan. 4. Tap a Wi‑Fi network to connect to it.
Internet connections § Install security certificates § Enter your login credentials § Download and install a required VPN app on HTC One XL Contact your network administrator for details. Also, HTC One XL 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. Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More. 2.
Internet connections Using HTC One XL as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC One XL 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. 1. Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More. 2. Tap Mobile network sharing > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings. 3. Enter a router name or use the default router name. 4.
Internet connections Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection of HTC One XL to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC One XL are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer. § Make sure a SIM card with a data plan is inserted in HTC One XL. § You may need to have USB tethering added to your data plan, and it may incur additional cost.
Internet connections Connecting to the Internet through a computer If you temporarily don’t have Internet access on HTC One XL, you can still go online by using your computer’s Internet connection. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC One XL are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer. § If your phone can't connect to the Internet via your computer's Internet connection, you may need to configure your computer's firewall to allow this type of connection.
Internet connections 4. If there's more than one page to print, set the page range that you want. Tap Advanced to set the page size, print layout, and page orientation, and choose if you want to print in color or black and white. 5. Tap Print. You can check the printing details by opening the Notifications panel, and then tapping the item you're printing. Printing a photo 1. While in Gallery, open the photo you want to print. 2. Tap the photo. 3.
Wireless sharing Wireless sharing Connecting a Bluetooth headset You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset. § To listen to music with your headset, the headset must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile. § Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable so HTC One XL can find it. Refer to your headset manual for details. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings. 2.
Wireless sharing 3. Tap . The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. Tap the headset’s name in the Paired Devices section. 5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the headset documentation to find the passcode. If you still cannot reconnect to the headset, follow the instructions in Unpairing from a Bluetooth device on page 164, and then follow the steps under Connecting a Bluetooth headset on page 163. Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 1.
Wireless sharing Receiving files using Bluetooth HTC One XL lets you receive various files with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, contact info, calendar events, and documents such as PDFs. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings. 2. If Bluetooth is off, tap the Bluetooth tile to turn it on. 3. Tap . The Bluetooth screen opens. 4.
Wireless sharing Sharing content with NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC One XL, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. Beam webpages, photos, contact information, and more by holding HTC One XL and the other device back to back. You can also use NFC for contactless payment. Availability of NFC payment depends on when your mobile operator launches this service. Contact your mobile operator for details. Turning NFC on or off 1.
Wireless sharing Beaming content Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC turned on. If the other device has an Android Beam™ option, make sure it is also turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, hold HTC One XL and the other device back to back. Different phones may require different positions for NFC to operate correctly. Holding the two phones back to back may not always work. Experiment by slightly moving the phones until a connection is made.
Settings and security Settings and security Turning Airplane mode on or off When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC One XL 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.
Settings and security Adjusting the time before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons). 2. Tap Sleep, and then tap the time before the screen turns off. Adjusting the screen brightness manually 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display, gestures & buttons (or Display & buttons). 2.
Settings and security Magnifying your phone's screen If you're visually impaired or would just like to get a closer view of what's on the screen, use Magnification gestures to enlarge portions of your phone's screen. Turning Magnification gestures on or off 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accessibility. 2. Tap Magnification gestures, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn it on or off. Using Magnification gestures Make sure that Magnification gestures is turned on in Settings to use this feature.
Settings and security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security for HTC One XL by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM. Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security. 2. Tap Set up SIM card lock, then select Lock SIM card. 3. Enter the default SIM card PIN, and then tap OK. 4. To change the SIM card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN.
Settings and security 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 XL. If this fails, you can unlock HTC One XL 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.
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Index Index A Accounts - social network accounts 30 - syncing 101 Airplane mode 168 Alarms - setting 142 Android Beam See NFC Android Market See Google Play Apps - grouping into a folder 55 - icons on Home screen 54 - installing 140, 141 - non-Google Play apps 141 - on Home screen 54 - restoring 141 - uninstalling 141 - updating 18 B Backup - about 103 - footprints 134 - HTC Backup 104 - media 95, 107 - notes 151 - options 103 - photos 110 - restoring backed up apps 141 Battery - charging 10 - checki
Index - HTC Car Kit 137 - Internet radio 138 - navigation 138 - playing music 137 Change phone language 169 Clock - alarm 142 - setting date and time 142 Conference call 63 Contacts - adding 116 - copying contacts 15, 117 - copying from SIM card 117 - importing contacts 15, 117 - transferring contacts 15, 117 Continuous shooting 43 Copying - files to computer 92 - text 33 D Data connection - access point names (APN) 153 - data roaming 154 - sharing 160 - turning on or off 153 - usage 154 Data transfe
Index - viewing photos and videos by event 45 - viewing photos by location 45 - watching videos 46 Geotag 45 Gestures - motion gestures 25 - touch gestures 21 Gmail 121 Google Latitude 130 Google Maps 127 Google Now - setting up 76 - turning off 77 Google Play - installing apps 140 - refund 141 Google Voice Search 75 GPS (Global Positioning System) 127, 131 See also Location settings Group messaging 69 H Hands free 163 Hard reset See Factory reset HDMI 90 HDR 44 Headphones See Bluetooth Home screen -
Index - search region 133 - viewing maps 132 Lock screen - answering a call 61 - dismissing an alarm 27 - lock screen style 57 - opening an app 27 - rejecting a call 61 - shortcuts 57 - unlocking 27 Low battery 38 Lyrics 86 M Mail - attachments 123 - carbon copy, blind copy (cc, bcc) 123 - deleting 124 - draft 123 - replying 123 - searching 125 - sending 123 - sorting 124 Mail folders - moving email messages 124 Making calls - calling 59 - calling a number in a Calendar event 61 - calling a number in
Index P Pair a Bluetooth headset 163 Panorama 44 Panoramic photo 44 People - adding a new contact 116 - contact groups 119 - contact link suggestions 118 - copying contacts 15, 117, 118 - editing contacts 117 - filtering your contacts 114 - groups 119 - importing contacts 15, 117 - merging contact information 118 - personal profile 115 - sending contact information 119 - transferring contacts 15, 117 Phone calls - blocking a call 64 - call history 64 - calling 59 - calling a number in a Calendar event
Index - rotation 168 - Sleep mode settings 169 Screen lock 171 Screen shot See Capture screen Search - searching phone and Web 75 - voice search 75 Security - encrypting data 93 - protecting phone with screen lock 171 - protecting SIM card with PIN 171 - security certificates 157 Settings - About 172 - Accessibility 169 - display language 169 Setup - contacts from old phone 15 - initial setup 12 - photos, music, videos from old phone 15 Sharing - events 145 - text 33 - TV 89 Shortcuts - Lockscreen 57
Index - connecting 158 - disconnecting 158 W Wallpaper - changing 52 Watch list 79 Weather - checking weather 142 Wi-Fi - connecting to another network 157 - connecting via WPS 156 - turning on 155 Widgets - adding 52 - changing settings 53 - removing 55 - resizing 53 Wireless display 89 Wireless router 159 Word prediction - bilingual prediction 35 Y YouTube - finding videos of songs 87 - preloading 147 - watching 146
