Your HTC One™ X+ User guide
Contents Contents Unboxing HTC One X+ SIM card 9 10 Charging the battery 11 Switching the power on or off 11 Setting up your phone Setting up HTC One X+ for the first time 13 Home screen 13 Getting contacts into HTC One X+ 14 Getting photos, videos, and music on or off HTC One X+ 15 Getting to know your settings 16 Updating the HTC One X+ software 16 Your first week with your new phone Features you'll enjoy on HTC One X+ 17 Touch gestures 18 Motion gestures 22 Sleep mode 23 Unl
Contents Taking a panoramic photo 34 Using HDR 35 Recording videos in slow motion 35 Improving video stability 35 Changing camera and video settings 36 Personalizing Making HTC One X+ truly yours 37 Personalizing HTC One X+ with scenes 37 Changing your wallpaper 38 Applying a new skin 39 Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 39 Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen 40 Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 41 Personalizing the launch bar
Contents Search and Web browser Searching HTC One X+ and the Web 64 Getting instant information with Google Now 65 Browsing the Web 66 Private browsing 68 Adding and managing your bookmarks 68 Saving web content for later 69 Viewing your browsing history 70 Downloading files and apps 70 Setting browser options 71 Photos, videos, and music Gallery 72 Music 80 Movie Editor 85 Wireless display 86 Storage Types of storage 89 Copying files to or from the phone storage 89 Checkin
Contents Setting up your profile 106 Adding a new contact 106 Importing or copying contacts 107 Merging contact information 108 Contact information and conversations 109 Contact groups 110 Adding Contacts widgets 111 Sending contact information 112 Backing up your contacts 113 Social Facebook 114 Twitter for HTC Sense 114 LinkedIn for HTC Sense 114 Email Gmail 115 Mail 116 Calendar About Calendar 123 Creating an event 123 Viewing the Calendar 124 Managing Calendar event
Contents Checking Weather 145 Taking notes 146 Keeping track of your tasks 148 Google Play and other apps Getting apps from Google Play 152 Uninstalling an app 153 Watching videos on YouTube 153 Recording voice clips 155 Sharing games and apps 155 Internet connections Data connection 156 Managing your data usage 157 Wi-Fi 158 Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 160 Using HTC One X+ as a wireless router 161 Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering 162 Con
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Unboxing Unboxing HTC One X+ 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 X+ that already has a small opening for the sensor.
Unboxing SIM card HTC One X+ 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. To eject the SIM card tray, insert the SIM eject tool (or a small bent paperclip) into the small hole next to the tray. You should insert it at an angle. 2. Pull the SIM card tray out, and place the SIM card into the tray. 3. Insert the SIM card tray into its slot.
Unboxing Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC One X+, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Only the power adapter and USB cable provided in the box must be used to charge the battery. 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. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery. As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging if it overheats.
Unboxing Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on, then unlock the screen. 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 X+ for the first time When you switch on HTC One X+ for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. Use AT&T Ready2Go to import contacts, choose ringtones and Home screen options, and more. Then complete the process with the HTC Setup wizard. Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, turn location services on or off, and more.
Setting up your phone Using Leap view § To jump straight to the screen that you want, press or pinch the screen 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 X+ There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC One X+.
Setting up your phone Importing contacts with AT&T Ready2Go Easily import contacts to HTC One X+ through AT&T Ready2Go. You can also change your wallpaper, install free apps, and more. 1. From the Home screen, tap > AT&T Ready2Go. 2. Tap Get Started. You’ll see a URL and code. 3. On your computer’s browser, go to the webpage. 4. Enter your information, and then select the setup you want. 5. Save your profile to update your device.
Setting up your phone Getting to know your settings Want to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi® connection or make the screen brighter? 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.
Your first week with your new phone Your first week with your new phone Features you'll enjoy on HTC One X+ HTC One X+ 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 HTC Car With the HTC Car app, keep yourself entertained while finding your way on the road. You can use turn-by-turn navigation, browse maps, take calls, and listen to music or Internet radio. To find out more, see HTC Car on page 136. Rich and seamless browsing experience Enjoy HTML5 content on the go. And no more panning left and right. The web browser's text reflow automatically adjusts text to the width of your screen.
Your first week with your new phone Press and hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a webpage), just press and hold the item. Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to go to other Home pages, scroll through documents, and more. Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Your first week with your new phone 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. Press and flick On the Home screen, you can easily move a widget or icon from one screen to another. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger, and flick the screen to the new location with another finger.
Your first week with your new phone Pinch the screen to zoom out of the picture or text. Two-finger swipe In some apps that have sorting, like Mail or Contacts, swipe up or down using two fingers to scroll the screen. The screen displays the sorting order, and you can easily scroll to the information you want. Three-finger swipe Swipe up using three fingers to share content such as photos, videos, and music from HTC One X+ to your TV or speakers.
Your first week with your new phone HTC gestures is enabled by default, making the three-finger gesture exclusive for sharing content. You also won't be able to use multi-finger gestures (gestures that use three fingers or more) in apps such as games or musical instrument apps. To use multi-finger gestures in such apps, clear the HTC gestures option in Settings > Display, gestures & buttons. This disables content sharing.
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 X+ ringing in your bag? You can set HTC One X+ 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 X+ for a better view For many screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC One X+ sideways.
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 X+ 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 The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC One X+ 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 X+ screen Want to show off your high game score, write a blog post about HTC One X+ 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 X+ 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 X+ 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 X+ 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 X+ 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 X+ truly yours Make HTC One X+ 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 X+ with scenes HTC One X+ 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 Contacts 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 4. Select one or more apps that you want to add to the folder. 5. Tap Add. 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. 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.
Personalizing Rearranging the Home screen Reorder your Home screen panels in any way that fits how you use them. For example, move the panels with frequently-used widgets, shortcuts, and folders closer to the main Home screen. 1. Pinch the Home screen to show the Leap view. 2. Press and hold the thumbnail of the home screen you want to move. HTC One X+ then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 3. Drag the thumbnail to its new position, and then lift your finger.
Personalizing Personalizing with sound sets Each sound set gives you a different combination of sounds for your ringtone and notifications such as incoming messages, email, calendar event reminders, and more. By switching between sound sets, you can instantly make HTC One X+ ring or alert you with fun sounds when you're out with friends or change to subtle sounds while you're at work. Creating a sound set 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Personalize. 2.
Personalizing 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. Press and hold the current tab until the screen changes and shows a message about rearranging tabs. If you don't see any tabs on the app, tap > Edit tabs or Filters. 3. You can: § Change the order of the tabs.
Personalizing 4. Tap the lock screen style to see a preview. If you want to further customize it, tap Settings. 5. Tap Apply. The shortcuts on the lock screen are the same apps as the ones on your Home screen's launch bar. To change them, you'll have to replace the apps on the launch bar. 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. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Security. 2.
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. Press and hold an unassigned number, and then tap Yes. You can also tap > Speed dial > . 3.
Phone calls Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC One X+ 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 will happen within one week. Viewing a task reminder while on a call Did you promise to babysit for a friend this weekend? If you associate a task to a contact, you'll see a task reminder on the call screen when you're on a call with that friend.
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. 3. To end the current call and return to the other call, tap End Call.
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 Making an Internet call Make an Internet call to either your contact's Internet calling account or phone number. Call any of the following: Internet calling account § In Contacts, tap a contact who has an Internet calling account, and then tap Internet call. Phone number First, enable Internet calling for your outgoing calls. 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. , and then select the contacts to 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap , and then choose an attachment type. 6. Select or browse for the item to attach. 7. After adding an attachment, tap removing your attachment. 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 X+ 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 Move private messages to the secure box. You will need to enter a password to read these messages. 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. If it is your first time to move messages to the secure box or the block box, set a password. You will use the same password to open the block box or the secure box. 3. Select the messages, and then tap Move.
Messages Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC One X+, you’ll see the particular phone number used below the contact's name. Keep in mind that your response will be sent to the phone number of the latest message you’ve received from this contact. 1. On the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap , and then select another phone number of this contact. 3.
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 X+, open the email message with the backup file attachment from the Mail app.
Search and Web browser Search and Web browser Searching HTC One X+ and the Web You can search for information on HTC One X+ 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 Contacts 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 X+ 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. In the search box, enter what you want to search for.
Search and Web browser Getting instant information with Google Now Do you want to know the weather or your morning commute time before you start your day? Google Now delivers quick and up-to-date information that matters to you —all without the search. Depending on your location, time of day, and previous Google searches, Google Now displays information cards that include: § The day's weather and the weather forecast for upcoming days.
Search and Web browser Refreshing Google Now Refresh Google Now to show relevant cards for information that you've just added on HTC One X+, like an upcoming appointment in Calendar. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap > Refresh. Turning off Google Now 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap > Settings > Google Now. 3. Tap the On/Off switch next to Google Now. Browsing the Web 1.
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 X+. 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. Viewing a page that you often visit 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > History. 2. On the Most visited tab, navigate to the page you want to view, and then tap the page.
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 X+ 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. Pinch 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. Press and hold 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. Press and hold the photo, and then tap Edit > Crop. You’ll see a crop box around the photo. 4. You can: § Drag the crop box over the part of the photo you want to crop.
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. Press and hold 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 Moving a photo to another album 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Go to the album that has the photo you want to move. 3.
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 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. Sending photos or videos using Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to send photos and videos to another device or to your computer. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2.
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 Upload. Music About the Music app The Music app is a central hub for your favorite music whether it is on HTC One X+ 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 X+ to an external speaker, HTC One X+ 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 Playing the songs in a playlist 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Music > My phone. > Playlists. 3. Tap a playlist, and then tap the song you want to play first. When you tap a song in the list to play it, the Now playing screen is updated with the songs from your playlist. 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.
Photos, videos, and music Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC One X+. 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. When you find the album, playlist, artist, or folder that you like, press and hold it, and tap Add to queue. To add a single track, browse for the song, and then tap > Add to queue.
Photos, videos, and music Sharing music using Bluetooth Choose a song from the Music app’s library and use Bluetooth to send it to another device or your computer. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music > My phone. 2. Find the song you want to send. 3. Tap > Share > Share file > Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC One X+ and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.
Photos, videos, and music Change the theme Tap the theme name to choose another theme. Preview the slideshow Tap Change the soundtrack Tap > > Choose music track , and pick a song stored on your phone. to start viewing your slideshow. If you have videos in your slideshow, you can balance the volume levels of the audio in the videos with the soundtrack. Simply drag the volume slider to the level you want.
Photos, videos, and music 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 X+ to HTC Media Link HD and share on the big screen.
Photos, videos, and music 4. Do one of the following: While viewing photos or videos in Gallery Tap the screen to show the controls, and then tap More > 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 More > Select player. > Select player. 5. Choose the device on your network where you want to play the media. 6.
Storage Storage Types of storage Want to know where you can store your apps, data, and files? HTC One X+ uses these storage types: Phone storage This storage combines both the internal storage, where apps, email, data, and text messages are stored, and the file storage, where photos, videos, and music files are kept. When you are running out of phone storage, you can free up space by uninstalling apps, changing download settings, or moving files to your computer or to an online storage service.
Storage Making more storage space As you use HTC One X+, you will accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to increase storage space. 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. Manage photos and videos § Set the Camera app to automatically upload to a photo-sharing site or online storage.
Storage Freeing up space with the storage wizard Easily free up space in the phone storage by cleaning the application cache, moving or 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, and under Phone storage tap Make more space. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Sync, backup, and reset Sync, backup, and reset Sync Syncing HTC One X+ with your online accounts You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on HTC One X+. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between HTC One X+ 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 X+ 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 to delete all information associated with it from HTC One X+. Removing an account does not delete 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 Reset Restarting HTC One X+ (Soft reset) If HTC One X+ 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. 2. Unlock the display. 3. Press and hold the POWER button, and then tap Restart. 4. When asked to confirm, tap Restart.
Sync, backup, and reset Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can’t turn HTC One X+ on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC One X+. 1. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then press and hold the POWER button. 2. Wait for the screen with the three Android images to appear, and then release the POWER and VOLUME DOWN buttons. 3. Press VOLUME DOWN to select FACTORY RESET, and then press the POWER button.
HTC Sync Manager HTC Sync Manager Syncing your media and data with HTC Sync Manager With HTC Sync Manager, enjoy the same rich media whether you're at your computer or on the move. Use it also to store your same contacts, important documents, and other data on both HTC One X+ and your computer. HTC Sync Manager is the replacement for HTC Sync, and it provides a lot more features. You can: § Manage your library of music, photos, and videos on your computer.
HTC Sync Manager Installing on a Windows computer § For trouble-free installation, first quit all running programs and temporarily exit from your anti-virus program before you start installing HTC Sync Manager. § You need to have administrator rights if you're installing HTC Sync Manager on Windows Vista® or later versions. 1. Download the HTC Sync Manager installer from www.htc.com/help. 2. Launch the installer and follow the onscreen instructions. 3.
HTC Sync Manager Whenever there are new media found in the watched folders, they will be imported to HTC Sync Manager automatically. To import, you can also click > Settings and add the folders that contain the media that you want. After adding, click OK. Importing music, videos, and playlists from other applications If you have Windows Media Player or iTunes installed on your computer, songs, playlists, and videos from these applications are automatically imported to HTC Sync Manager.
HTC Sync Manager Creating a playlist in HTC Sync Manager 1. From the Music library, click an album or song that you want to add to a new playlist. 2. Click > New playlist. 3. Enter a playlist name, and then click OK. 4. To add more songs to the playlist, hold down the CTRL key while clicking one or , and then select the playlist name. more albums or music tracks, click 5. When you're done adding songs, click PLAYLISTS. Double-click the playlist thumbnail and double-click a song to start playing.
HTC Sync Manager 3. Click . A screen then opens, showing a thumbnail strip of all your selected photos. 4. On the thumbnail strip, click the first photo, and then choose what you want to do with the photo. See photo information Click to see information such as resolution, file format, and more. Rotate Click Crop 1. Click , and then resize or drag the crop box to the part of the photo you want to crop. or . You can also click Custom, and then select a preset photo size. 2. Click Apply. 5.
HTC Sync Manager 5. If there are conflicting playlists on HTC One X+ and your computer, choose which playlist to keep. 6. After you've finished setting up the other items to sync in HTC Sync Manager, click to sync them all at the same time. Syncing photos and videos with the computer 1. Connect HTC One X+ to your computer. 2. In HTC Sync Manager, click Gallery > SYNC SETTINGS. 3. Select Sync Gallery. 4.
HTC Sync Manager Syncing your contacts with the computer Set up HTC Sync Manager to sync HTC One X+ with your Outlook, Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts. You can sync HTC One X+ with the following Outlook versions: Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, and Outlook 2010. To sync SIM card contacts with your computer, you have to import them first into the Contacts app and save them under the Phone account on HTC One X+. 1. Connect HTC One X+ to your computer. 2. In HTC Sync Manager, click More. 3.
HTC Sync Manager Syncing your web bookmarks with the computer § If syncing with bookmarks on Firefox® version 3.0 or later, close the browser first before syncing. § If there are conflicting bookmarks on HTC One X+ and your computer, HTC Sync Manager keeps the information from your computer. 1. Connect HTC One X+ to your computer. 2. In HTC Sync Manager, click More. 3. Select Bookmark, and then click Settings. 4. Choose the web browser that you want to sync with HTC One X+. 5.
Contacts Contacts About the Contacts app With the Contacts 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 Contacts, from the Home screen, tap > Contacts. Your contacts list The Contacts app lists all contacts stored locally and from the online accounts you're logged in to.
Contacts 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 Contacts 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 Contacts tab, tap My profile. 2. Tap Edit my contact card. 3. Enter or edit your name and contact details. 4.
Contacts 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 X+ automatically searches for your phone contacts on different social networks you're signed into.
Contacts Copying contacts from one account to another 1. On the Contacts 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.
Contacts Contact information and conversations When you tap a contact on the Contacts 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.
Contacts Updating Exchange ActiveSync contacts If your Exchange ActiveSync contacts in the company directory have new information, update these contacts in HTC One X+. 1. On the Contacts 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 Contacts tab. 2. Tap > Check update. 3.
Contacts Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each text message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 2. Go to the Group action tab. 3. Choose if you want to send a text message or email. Rearranging your contact groups 1. On the Groups tab, tap 2. Press and hold position. .
Contacts Setting the default communication method Choose the communication action (for example, call or send a message) when you tap a contact's photo on the Contacts widget. 1. On the Home screen, go to the Contacts widget. 2. Tap a contact's photo on the widget. 3. Tap the communication method you want for the contact. If you need to change the default communication method, tap the contact's name (not the photo), and then tap Set default action. Getting in touch with a contact 1.
Contacts Backing up your contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Import/Export contacts > Export to phone storage. 3. Select an account or type of contacts to export, then tap OK. Restoring contacts You can only restore contacts that were backed up using the Export to phone storage feature. 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Import/Export contacts > Import from phone storage. 3. If you have more than one account set up, tap the type for the imported contacts.
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 Contacts. § See Facebook photos in Gallery. § View Facebook events and friends’ birthdays in Calendar. You may need to authorize HTC One X+ 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 X+.
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 X+ 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 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. Open the Notifications panel. 2. Spread your two fingers on the event notification to expand it, and then do one of the following: § Choose to snooze or dismiss all event reminders. Or, to quickly dismiss event notifications in the list, drag it left or right.
Calendar Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events. In any Calendar view, tap > Settings.
Online storage and services Online storage and services Dropbox Using Dropbox on HTC One X+ When you use Dropbox, you'll always have access to your photos, videos, and documents – on HTC One X+, your computer, and your other mobile devices where you have Dropbox access. On HTC One X+, sign in to your Dropbox account so you can: § Access your photos and videos that are stored in Dropbox right from Gallery. § No more large attachments when sharing by email. Simply send a link to your Dropbox files.
Online storage and services 4. Select the photos or videos you want to upload, and then tap Next. 5. Create or choose a folder in Dropbox, and then tap Upload. To view your uploads right from Gallery, put them under the Photos folder in your Dropbox. Or under Photos, create a folder and upload them to this folder. Auto uploading camera shots Your new camera shots will be uploaded automatically, if you turned on the Camera Upload feature when you set up your Dropbox account on HTC One X+.
Online storage and services Sending the links to Dropbox files by email No more attaching files to your email. Using the Mail app, you can easily include the links to your Dropbox files and send them in your email. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. If you have several email accounts, switch to an email account you want to use. 3. Create a new email message and fill in your recipients, or reply to an email. 4. You can: § Tap Attach > Document, and then choose a document type.
Online storage and services Saving a PDF document to Dropbox You can open a PDF document on HTC One X+ and save it to your Dropbox. 1. Open a PDF document, such as one that's attached to an email. 2. Tap > Save as. 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.
Online storage and services HTC Watch About HTC Watch With our HTC Watch online video service, shop for your favorite movies or TV series and enjoy watching them. You can: § Rent or purchase movies and TV shows. You'll need to create your HTC Watch account first. § Preview trailers before purchasing your movies. § 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.
Online storage and services Renting or purchasing a video Make sure to use a credit card that's registered in the same region as the one associated to your HTC Watch account. 1. In the HTC Watch app, browse our video store, or tap to search for a title. 2. Tap a video to view details such as casting and synopsis. 3. While viewing, you can: § Watch the trailer, if available. Tap to play it. § Recommend the video by sharing its link. Tap how you want to share. > Share and then choose 4.
Online storage and services Checking what's linked to your HTC Watch account When you download movies or TV shows from the video store, your HTC device will automatically be added to your HTC Watch account. If you own more than one HTC device that has access to HTC Watch, you can download and watch videos on up to five devices. You can check what HTC devices are linked to your HTC Watch account. 1. In the HTC Watch app, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Device management.
HTC Car HTC Car On the road with HTC Car Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC One X+ 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 X+ 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 X+, 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. 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. From the Home screen, tap > Local. 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.
Essential apps Essential apps Using the Clock About the HTC Clock widget Use the HTC Clock widget to see your current date, time, and location. You can also use the Clock to show the time in another city. Changing the location on the Clock widget By default, the Clock widget displays the time and weather in your current location. You can customize the Clock widget on your Home screen to show the time and weather in another location. 1.
Essential apps World Clock settings Setting your home city 1. On the World Clock tab, tap > Home settings. 2. Enter your home city’s name. 3. Scroll through the list and tap your home city. Setting the date and time manually 1. On the World Clock tab, tap > Local time settings. 2. Clear Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone, and then set the time zone, date, and time as required. Adding a city to the World Clock screen 1. On the World Clock tab, tap . 2.
Essential apps Checking Weather Use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next few days. In addition to your current location, you can view weather forecasts for other cities around the globe. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Weather. You'll see the weather where you are. 2. Slide to the Hourly and 4-Day tabs to view the forecasts in your current location. 3. While viewing forecasts, you can: § Check the weather in other cities by tapping you want.
Essential 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.
Essential 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.
Essential 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 X+ 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 X+ and your Evernote account on the Web.
Essential apps Linking a task to a contact Helping friends out on a project or event? Link a task to a contact in the Contacts 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. If you want to link the task to a contact in the Contacts app, tap . 3.
Essential 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.
Essential 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 X+. Backing up or restoring tasks 1.
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 X+. 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 3. Slide to All tab, and 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. Uninstalling an app If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can easily uninstall it. Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it to .
Google Play and other apps Searching for videos 1. In the YouTube app, tap . 2. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for. As you type, matching items are shown as a list. 3. If what you’re searching for is in the list of suggestions, tap the item. Tap to enter it in the search box. New suggestions appear and you can enter more text or tap beside a subsequent suggestion to quickly refine your search. 4. Scroll through the results and tap a video to watch it.
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. From the Home screen, tap > Voice Recorder. 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 X+, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording. 5.
Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC One X+ 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 red line marker to set your monthly data limit. 5. Select Alert me about data usage, and then drag the green line marker 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 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You need to install a certificate on HTC One X+ before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol. You can get this information from your network administrator. 1. Save the certificate file on HTC One X+. 2. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Security. 3. Tap Install from phone storage. 4. Select the network certificate needed to connect to the EAP-TLS network. 5.
Internet connections 3. Tap VPN. 4. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 5. Enter your log in credentials, and then tap Connect. When you’re connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the status bar. You can then open the web browser to access resources such as your corporate network intranet. Disconnecting from a VPN 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2.
Internet connections Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection of HTC One X+ to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC One X+ are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer. § Make sure your SIM card is inserted on HTC One X+. § You may need to have USB tethering added to your data plan, and it may incur additional cost.
Internet connections 4. Tap USB network setting, and then select Internet pass-through. 5. Connect HTC One X+ to your computer using the provided USB cable. The next time HTC One X+ connects to a computer, it will remember your settings. 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 X+ with your computer.
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 X+ 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 X+ 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 X+, 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 X+ 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 X+ 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 X+ to Airplane mode. When you enable Airplane mode, all wireless radios on HTC One X+ 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 X+. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2.
Settings and security Lowering the ring volume automatically HTC One X+ 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 X+ ring louder in your pocket or bag To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC One X+ 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 Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security for HTC One X+ 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. 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. 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 X+. If this fails, you can unlock HTC One X+ 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.
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. . Select the words you want to Backing up your personal dictionary You can back up new words you’ve added to the predictive text dictionary. 1.
Other essentials 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.
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 EDGE/GPRS in use Silent mode 3G/HSPA connected Vibrate mode 3G/HSPA in use Microphone is mute 4G LTE connected Speakerphone is on 4G LTE in use Wired microphone headset connected Roaming Wired headset connected No signal Bluetooth is on No SIM card installed Connected to a Bluetooth device Connected to a Wi-Fi network Airplane mode Data synchronizing GPS is on Battery is full Alarm is set Battery is charging
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Index Index A Accounts - email accounts 116 - social network accounts 92 - syncing 92 Airplane mode 173 Alarms - deleting 144 - in Clock app 143 - setting 144 Android Beam See NFC Android Market See Google Play Apps - grouping into a folder 42 - icons on Home screen 40 - installing 152 - moving to storage 89 - on Home screen 40 - restoring 152 - sharing 155 - uninstalling 153 Auto sync See Syncing B Backup - about 94 - calendars 103 - contacts 103, 113 - dictionary 180 - media 97, 129 - messages 62 -
Index Camera - basics 31, 32 - continuous shooting 33 - effects 32 - flash 32 - front camera 31 - group shot 34 - HDR 35 - panorama 34 - recording a video 32 - resolution 32 - scenes 34 - settings 36 - slow motion 35 - standby 33 - taking a photo 32 - taking photo while recording 33 - using the front camera 31 - video stabilization 35 - zoom 31 - zooming 31 Camera Upload 36 Capture screen 29 Car - about 136 - handling calls 138 - HTC Car Kit 136 - navigation 137 - playing music 136 - settings 138 Chan
Index Facebook for HTC Sense 114 Factory reset 95 Files - copying to computer 89 - downloads 70 Finger gestures 18 Firmware 16 Folder - grouping apps 42 - grouping bookmarks 68 - removing apps 43 - removing items 43 - renaming 43 G Gallery - about 72 - editing photos and videos 74 - photo frames 74 - photos 72 - photos in Dropbox 130 - photos in social networks 77 - sending photos and videos 77 - sharing photos and videos 78 - videos 73 - viewing photos and videos by event 72 - viewing photos by loca
Index Internet connection - data connection 156 - VPN 160 - Wi-Fi 158 - wireless router 161 K Keyboard - changing the language 178 - dictionary 179 - entering text 178 - entering text by speaking 181 - HTC Sense keyboard 25 - language 178 - layout 178 - multi-language keyboard 178 - predictive text 179 - speech recognition 181 - trace input 180 - using 178 L Language - keyboard language 178 - system language 175 Leap view 14 Locations - turning on location services 139 Lock screen - dismissing an al
Index - settings 63 - viewing 58 MMS 57 Mobile data 156 Movie Editor - creating a slideshow 85 Multimedia message - attachment 57 - sending 57 Music - adding a song to a queue 84 - adding music services 80 - adding shortcuts 80 - album covers 81 - Beats Audio profile 81 - browsing music 80 - listening 81 - playing music from the Lock screen 82 - playlist 82 - setting a song as ringtone 84 - sharing music using Bluetooth 85 - SoundHound 85 - transferring from computer 101 N Navigation See Car Near Fie
Index Phone settings See Settings Phone storage - available storage 89 - copying files 89 - increasing storage space 90 - storage encryption 91 - types of storage 89 Phone updates 16 Photos - about Gallery 72 - editing 74 - effects 74 - location 72 - organizing 76 - sharing 78 - social networks 77 - tagging 78 - transferring from computer 15, 101 - viewing 72 - viewing photos and videos by event 72 - viewing photos by location 72 Picasa Web Albums 79 Power - charging the battery 11 - checking battery
Index - text 28 - TV 86 Shortcuts - Lockscreen 46 - Music 80 SIM card - copying messages to 61 - inserting 10 - removing 10 - SIM PIN 176 Sleep mode 23 Slideshow - creating using Movie Editor 85 - MMS 57 - photos in Gallery 73 Slow motion video 35 Smart network sharing 162 SMS 56 Social networks 114 Soft reset 95 Software update 16 Sound - ringtone, notifications, and alarms 45 - audible selection 174 - lowering ring volume automatically 175 - Pocket mode 175 - sound set 45 - switching profiles 174 -
Index - connecting via WPS 159 - turning on 158 Widgets - adding 39 - changing settings 40 - removing 41 - resizing 40 Wireless display 86 Wireless router 161 Y YouTube - finding videos of songs 81 - preloading 154 - saving for later 154 - sharing 154 - sharing videos 79 - watching 153
