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Back cover10
micro SIM card11
Storage card12
Battery13
Switching the power on or off14
Want some quick guidance on your phone?15
Phone setup and transfer
Setting up your new phone for the first time16
Restoring your backup from your online storage17
Transferring content from an Android phone18
Transferring content from an iPhone18
Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth19
Other ways of getting contacts and other content19
Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer20
Home screen20
Using Quick Settings20
Getting to know your settings21
Updating your phone's software22
Getting apps from Google Play23
Downloading apps from the web24
Uninstalling an app25
Your first week with your new phone
About your phone26
Basics27
HTC BlinkFeed35
Notifications38
Working with text39
Battery43
HTC Guide47
Personalizing
Making HTC Desire 510 truly yours48
Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms48
Home wallpaper49
Launch bar49
Adding Home screen widgets49
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Adding Home screen shortcuts50
Editing Home screen panels51
Changing your main Home screen52
Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar53
Arranging apps53
Lock screen55
Camera
Camera basics56
Taking a photo58
Tips for capturing better photos58
Recording video58
Taking continuous camera shots59
Taking selfies60
Improving portrait shots60
Taking a panoramic photo60
Using HDR61
Recording videos in slow motion61
Saving your settings as a camera mode61
Gallery
Viewing photos and videos in Gallery63
Viewing photos and videos organized by time63
Viewing photos and videos by album63
Viewing photos by location64
Editing your photos66
Trimming a video66
Saving a photo from a video67
Creating a Zoe in Gallery67
Phone calls
Making a call with Smart dial69
Dialing an extension number69
Returning a missed call70
Speed dial70
Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event71
Making an emergency call71
Receiving calls71
What can I do during a call?72
Setting up a conference call73
Call History73
Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes74
Home dialing74
Messages
Sending a text message (SMS)75
Sending a multimedia message (MMS)75
Sending a group message76
Resuming a draft message76
Replying to a message76
Saving a text message as a task77
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Forwarding a message77
Moving messages to the secure box77
Blocking unwanted messages78
Copying a text message to the micro SIM card79
Deleting messages and conversations79
Search and web browser
Getting instant information with Google Now80
Searching HTC Desire 510 and the Web82
Browsing the Web83
Bookmarking a webpage85
Using your browsing history85
Clearing your browsing history85
Your contacts list113
Setting up your profile114
Adding a new contact114
Editing a contact’s information115
Getting in touch with a contact116
Importing or copying contacts116
Merging contact information117
Sending contact information118
Contact groups118
Private contacts119
Email
Gmail121
Mail123
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Calendar
Viewing the Calendar128
Scheduling or editing an event129
Choosing which calendars to show129
Sharing an event130
Accepting or declining a meeting invitation130
Dismissing or snoozing event reminders131
Travel and maps
Location settings132
Google Maps132
HTC Car134
Other apps
Using the Clock136
Checking Weather137
Recording voice clips137
Keeping track of your tasks138
Kid Mode139
Internet connections
Turning the data connection on or off140
Managing your data usage140
Wi-Fi142
Connecting to VPN143
Using HTC Desire 510 as a Wi-Fi hotspot145
Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering146
Wireless sharing
Bluetooth147
HTC Mini+149
Settings and security
Airplane mode151
Do not disturb mode151
Scheduling when to turn data connection off153
Automatic screen rotation153
Setting when to turn off the screen153
Screen brightness153
Changing the display font154
Touch sounds and vibration154
Changing the display language154
Accessibility settings155
Turning Magnification gestures on or off155
Installing a digital certificate155
Disabling an app156
Assigning a PIN to a micro SIM card156
Lock screen notifications156
Hiding the caller from the lock screen157
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Setting a screen lock157
Setting up face unlock157
Bypassing the lock screen158
Navigating HTC Desire 510 with TalkBack158
Trademarks and copyrights
Index
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In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important
information:
This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens
when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides
information that may only be applicable to some situations.
This is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure,
or lets you know of an option that you may find helpful.
This indicates important information that you need in order to accomplish a certain
task or to get a feature to work properly.
This provides safety precaution information, that is, information that you need to be
careful about to prevent potential problems.
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Important note on recoverable data
Files and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from
your device may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software.
Even a factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone,
including personal information.
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1. VOLUME buttons
2. Earpiece
3. 3.5mm headset jack
4. POWER
5. Front camera
6. Microphone
7. USB connector
You need a 4G/LTE™ plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls
and data services. Check with your operator for details.
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Back cover
Removing the back cover
1. Securely hold HTC Desire 510 facing down.
2. With your thumb or finger, open the back cover from the small opening at the
bottom of HTC Desire 510.
Replacing the back cover
1. Align the back cover onto the top part of HTC Desire 510.
2. Press the sides and the bottom part of the back cover down to lock the cover
into place.
You will hear a click when the back cover is locked in place.
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micro SIM card
HTC Desire 510 uses a micro SIM card.
Use a standard micro SIM card only. Inserting a modified card or an empty card
adapter may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot.
Inserting a micro SIM card
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the placeholder card from the micro SIM card slot, if there's one pre-
inserted.
4. With the its gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing in, insert the
micro SIM all the way into the slot.
Removing a micro SIM card
Make sure to switch off HTC Desire 510 before removing the card.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Slide the card out from the card slot.
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Storage card
Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. When you need to free up
phone storage space, you can also move certain apps to the storage card, if the apps
support this feature.
The storage card is optional and sold separately.
§ Moving apps to the storage card doesn't back up the apps. If you do a factory
reset, your phone loses the apps. You'll need to reinstall them.
§ When you remove the storage card and insert it in another phone, the apps on the
storage card won't be installed automatically to the other phone. You'll need to
reinstall them.
Inserting the storage card
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Make sure to remove the battery first before inserting the microSD™ card.
3. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing
down and push it all the way in.
Unmounting the storage card
When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Desire 510 is on, unmount the
storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
1. Go to Settings, and then tap Storage.
2. Tap Unmount SD card.
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Removing the storage card
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Make sure to remove the battery first before removing the microSD card.
3. Slide the microSD card out from its slot.
Battery
Removing the battery
1. Take the back cover off.
2. With your thumb or finger, lift the battery from the battery compartment.
Inserting the battery
Please use only original batteries that came in the box or replacements that we
recommend.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery
compartment.
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Charging the battery
Before you turn on and start using HTC Desire 510, it is recommended that you charge
the battery.
§ Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC Desire 510 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.
§ Do not remove the battery from HTC Desire 510 while you are charging it using the
power or car adapter.
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 may stop charging to avoid overheating.
§ When you're using the Internet and charging the battery, HTC Desire 510 may
become warmer. This is normal.
§ To conserve energy, unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet after you
finish charging.
Switching the power on or off
Switching the power on
Press the POWER button until HTC Desire 510 vibrates.
When you turn on HTC Desire 510 for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.
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Switching the power off
1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. If you've set up
a lock screen, you need to unlock it.
2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.
3. Tap Power off on the options menu.
Want some quick guidance on your phone?
Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in the Tips & Help app to learn
how to use your phone.
§ When you see a Tips & Help tile in HTC BlinkFeed™, just tap the tile to know
more about the tip.
§ To open Tips & Help from the Home screen, tap > Tips & Help.
You can then browse by subject matter and topic. Or tap , and then enter
what you want to search for.
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Setting up your new phone for the first time
When you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up.
You can enable TalkBack to navigate by voice feedback before selecting the
language. Press and hold two fingers on the screen until you hear a message saying
that accessibility mode is enabled.
Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, sign in to your
accounts, and more.
There are different options you can choose to set up your new phone:
§ If you don't plan to restore a previous backup from your online storage, you can
use the HTC Get Started service to first personalize your new phone and set up
your accounts from your computer.
On the Fast and easy setup screen, tap I want to use Get Started. Your phone
will show you the URL of the HTC Get Started site and a pair code. On your
computer's web browser, just go to the URL and enter the pair code to start
your web setup. Save your setup to your HTC Account so you can download
your personalized settings to your phone.
If you already finished the HTC Get Started setup before turning on your new
phone, just download your web setup.
§ If you have content from another phone that you want to transfer, whether it's
from an Android™ or other phone, select Get content from old phone.
§ If you have a previous phone backup that you want to restore from your online
storage, select Restore from HTC Backup.
To make it easier for you to back up and restore content from HTC Desire 510 to
another HTC phone in the future, select Back up phone daily.
Some features that need to connect to the Internet such as location-based services
and auto-sync of your online accounts may incur extra data fees. To avoid incurring
data fees, disable these features under Settings. For more information on location
services, see Turning location services on or off on page 132.
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Restoring your backup from your online
storage
If you used HTC Backup before, you can restore your backup to HTC Desire 510 when
you turn the phone on for the first time or after a factory reset.
Depending on the amount of content, restoring your backup to your phone through
your data connection may incur additional data costs and take a long time. Using a
Wi-Fi® connection is recommended.
1. When you're asked whether you have a Google® Account, sign in to your
account.
2. Use your mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to connect your phone to the
Internet.
3. If you used your Google login credentials as your HTC Account and your backup
is in Google Drive™, tap Sign in with Google.
If not, tap Remind me later, go to the Transfer or restore screen, and select
Restore from HTC Backup.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your backup and to continue setting
up your phone.
5. Slide open the Notifications panel to check if there's any notification to finish
setting up your phone.
Free apps from Google Play™ will be restored in the background, and you can track
the progress via a notification in the status bar. To restore paid apps, you need to
download and install them from Google Play.
Your apps will appear on the Apps screen as they are installed. The Apps and Home
screen shortcuts will be reorganized as in your backup after all of your apps have
been installed. You may continue using HTC Desire 510 while apps are being restored.
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Transferring content from an Android phone
On your old Android phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transfer
your content to your new HTC phone. The types of locally stored content on your old
phone that the tool can transfer include contacts, messages, calendar events, web
bookmarks, music, photos, and videos. Some settings can also be transferred.
§ You need Android version 2.2 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your old
phone.
§ If your old phone has Android version 2.1 or an earlier version, you need to use
Bluetooth® transfer. For details, see Transferring contacts from your old phone
through Bluetooth on page 19.
1. If you're setting up your new HTC phone for the first time, select Get content
from old phone.
Or go to Settings, and then tap Get content from another phone.
2. Choose whether to transfer from an old HTC Android phone or other Android
phone.
3. Tap Full transfer, and then tap Next.
4. Follow the steps shown on your new phone to download the HTC Transfer Tool
from Google Play to your old phone, install it, and open the tool.
5. When you see a PIN on your old phone, make sure the same PIN also appears
on your new phone before you continue.
If the PIN code doesn't appear, this may mean that your old phone is unable to
connect to your new phone. If this happens, try another transfer method.
6. On your old phone, choose the types of content you want to transfer, and then
tap Start or Transfer.
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 and apps to your HTC phone on
page 110.
If you only need to migrate your contacts, you can also use Bluetooth transfer. For
details, see Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth on page
19.
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Transferring contacts from your old phone
through Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer contacts from an iPhone, a phone that has Android version
2.1 (or earlier version), or other types of phones. Depending on the capabilities of your
old phone, you may be able to transfer not only contacts but also other data such as
calendar events and text messages to your new HTC phone.
Use HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone.
1. If you're setting up your new HTC phone for the first time, select Get content
from old phone.
Or go to Settings, and then tap Get content from another phone.
2. Choose whether to transfer from an Android phone, iPhone, or other phonetypes. If you chose to transfer from an Android phone, tap Quick transfer.
3. On your old phone, turn Bluetooth on.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions on your old and new phones to pair them and
start the data transfer.
Other ways of getting contacts and other
content
There are different ways you can individually add contacts and other content to
HTC Desire 510.
Sync with your
computer
Use HTC Sync Manager to sync contacts, documents, playlists,
and more between HTC Desire 510 and your computer running a
Windows® or Mac OS operating system.
You can also use it to transfer your iTunes backup that contains
contacts, messages, and other content from an iPhone from your
computer to HTC Desire 510.
Google AccountGoogle contacts are imported to HTC Desire 510 after you sign
Social network
accounts
Microsoft
Exchange
ActiveSync
®
®
in to your Google Account. You can also create more Google
contacts right from HTC Desire 510.
Log in to your favorite social networks to sync contact
information from them.
HTC Desire 510 syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace.
Phone contactsYou can create contacts locally on HTC Desire 510, if you don't
prefer to store them on your online accounts.
micro SIM cardCopy all your micro SIM contacts to HTC Desire 510.
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Transferring photos, videos, and music
between your phone and computer
There are two ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer.
§ Connect HTC Desire 510 to your computer. Your computer will recognize it just
like any removable USB drive, and you can copy your media between them.
§ Download and use the HTC Sync Manager software on your computer. You can
set it up to automatically get music, photos, and videos off HTC Desire 510 to
your computer. You can also sync playlists from your computer to the phone.
If you have an iPhone, you can even connect it and transfer camera roll photos
to your computer. Then reconnect HTC Desire 510 and copy them over.
Home screen
After you've turned on and set up HTC Desire 510 for the first time, you'll see
HTC BlinkFeed.
§ Customize HTC BlinkFeed to show posts from your social networks, headlines
from your favorite news media, and more. For details, see Your dynamic Home
screen on page 35.
§ Swipe left and you’ll discover widget panels for adding your favorite widgets,
apps, and more so they’re just a tap away. If you need more room for your stuff,
you can add more panels. For details, see Personalizing on page 48.
§ You can change the apps on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen.
See Launch bar on page 49.
While you're in another screen or app, press to return to the last Home screen
you visited.
Using Quick Settings
In the Quick Settings panel, easily turn settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on or off.
1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings.
2. To turn a setting on or off, just tap its tile.
3. To change the options for a setting, press and hold its tile. Or tap .
You can also tap to switch to Quick Settings from the Notifications panel.
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Customizing Quick Settings
Aside from the default tiles, there are several other tiles available in Quick Settings.
1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings.
2. Tap and do one of the following:
§ In the Quick Settings list, press and hold next to the item you want to
move and drag it to rearrange the list.
§ Under Hidden items, press and hold and drag it up to make it available
in Quick Settings.
There is a limit to the number of tiles that can be shown in Quick Settings. You may
need to remove an existing item to make space for another one. To remove an
item, drag it below Hidden items.
Getting to know your settings
Want to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi connection, or add your accounts? Do
this and more in Settings.
1. Open Settings either from the Quick Settings panel or the Apps screen.
§ With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings,
and then tap .
§ From the Home screen, tap to switch to the Apps screen, and then tap
Settings.
2. Here are some of the basic settings you can change:
§ 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.
§ Tap Personalize to change the wallpaper, add apps and widgets to the
Home screen, and more.
§ Tap Accounts & sync to add and sign in to your different accounts, such as
email, social networks, and more.
§ Tap Security to help secure HTC Desire 510, for example with a screen lock.
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Updating your phone's software
HTC Desire 510 can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You can
also choose to automatically download updates or manually check if there's an
available update.
Checking your system software version
Before installing a system software update, you can check first what Android and HTC
Sense™ versions you have on your phone.
1. Go to Settings, and then tap About.
2. Tap Software information.
Enabling automatic updates
You can choose to automatically download and install software updates for HTC or
mobile operator apps.
1. Go to Settings, and then tap About.
2. Tap Software updates.
3. To save on data usage, you can choose to update through Wi-Fi only.
4. Choose whether to auto-download system updates, app updates, or both.
App updates are installed automatically. You'll still need to confirm when to
install system software updates.
Installing a software update
When Internet connection is on and there's a new software update available, the
update notification icon appears in the status bar.
1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the system update notification.
2. If you don't want to download the update using your data connection, select
Update over Wi-Fi only.
3. Tap Download.
4. When download is complete, select Install now, and then tap OK.
After updating, HTC Desire 510 will restart.
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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. You'll be asked to restart
HTC Desire 510 if needed.
Checking for updates manually
1. Go to Settings, and then tap About.
2. Tap Software updates. HTC Desire 510 checks if updates are available.
If you don't have Internet connection, you'll be prompted to turn on mobile data or
connect to a Wi-Fi network. Once connected, tap Check now to check for updates.
Getting apps from Google Play
Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Desire 510. 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.
§ The ability to purchase apps varies by region.
Finding and installing an app
When you install apps and use them on HTC Desire 510, they may require access to
your personal information or access to certain functions or settings. Download and
install only apps that you trust.
Be cautious when downloading apps that have access to functions or a significant
amount of your data on HTC Desire 510. You’re responsible for the results of using
downloaded apps.
1. Open the Play Store app.
2. Browse or search for an app.
3. When you find the app that you like, tap it and read its description and user
reviews.
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4. To download or purchase the app, tap Install (for free apps) or the price button
(for paid apps).
5. Tap Accept.
Apps sometimes get updated with improvements or bug fixes. To automatically
download updates, after installing the app, tap > Auto-update.
To open the app, go to the Apps screen and tap the app.
Restoring apps from Google Play
Upgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore
apps that you previously downloaded.
1. Open the Play Store app.
2. Tap to open the slideout menu.
3. Tap My apps, swipe to the 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. To help protect
HTC Desire 510 and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you only
download from websites you trust.
§ Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've set
HTC Desire 510 to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security >
Unknown sources.
1. Open the browser, and then go to the website where you can download the app
you want.
2. Follow the website's download instructions for the app.
After installing the app, make sure to go back to Settings > Security and clear the
Unknown sources option.
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Uninstalling an app
If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can uninstall
it.
Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
From the Apps screen, press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it
to Uninstall.
If you purchased an app in Play Store, you can uninstall it for a refund within a
limited time. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, refer to the
Google Play help.
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About your phone
Features you'll enjoy on HTC Desire 510
HTC Desire 510 gives you options for quick and easy setup. Transferring your old
phone's content such as your contacts, messages, and media can be done right from
HTC Desire 510.
Also, enjoy taking shots with the camera, checking personalized content with
HTC BlinkFeed, and more.
Easy phone setup and transfer
§ With our HTC Get Started service, you can set up and personalize
HTC Desire 510 from your computer, and just download your settings to
HTC Desire 510. See Setting up your new phone for the first time on page 16.
§ Easily transfer your contacts, messages, music, photos, videos, and more from
an Android phone to HTC Desire 510. See Transferring content from an Android
phone on page 18.
By using HTC Sync Manager, you can even migrate content from an iPhone. See
Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone on page 110.
§ Back up HTC Desire 510 to the cloud so it'll be a lot easier to restore your
content to a new phone next time.
Dynamic Home screen
With HTC BlinkFeed, personalize your Home screen with the information and updates
that matter most to you. See a variety of content such as feeds about news and your
interests, social network updates, HTC Desire 510 tips, and more. The content
refreshes periodically when you're connected to the Internet. See Your dynamic Home
screen on page 35.
New ways to share memories
Show off the excitement of your event. A Zoe is automatically created from selected
highlights of an event or album with background music and special effects. See
Creating a Zoe in Gallery on page 67.
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Outstanding camera features
§ Choose from a variety of pre-defined camera modes, or create your own
camera profiles. See Choosing a capture mode on page 56.
§ With VideoPic, you can snap a picture while you're shooting video. See Taking a
photo while recording a video — VideoPic on page 59.
§ Switch to Sweep panorama and pan the camera to capture a wide-angle view of
the scenery. See Taking a panoramic photo on page 60.
§ Use Continuous shooting mode to capture consecutive shots of a subject in
motion.
§ By just tapping the shutter button, take multiple shots of your subject at
different exposures and combine them into a nice, evenly exposed photo. See
Using HDR on page 61.
Immerse in music
Watch mesmerizing visualizations as you play songs in HTC Music. And if lyrics are
available, they'll show onscreen. See Viewing song lyrics on page 90.
Google Drive integration
HTC Desire 510 features an additional 50GB of Google Drive storage free for 2 years.
See Activating your free Google Drive storage on page 98.
Basics
Onscreen navigation buttons
HTC Desire 510 has onscreen navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen which
rotate when you change the orientation.
Goes to the previous screen.
Goes to the home screen.
Shows thumbnails of the most recently used apps.
Swipe up from any of the navigation buttons to access Google search.
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Sleep mode
Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Desire 510 into a low power state
while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Desire 510 is
in your bag.
Switching to Sleep mode
To turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode, you briefly press the POWER
button.
HTC Desire 510 also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s left idle for a while.
You can change the time before HTC Desire 510 sleeps by setting the screen timeout.
For details, see Setting when to turn off the screen on page 153.
Waking up from Sleep mode
Press the POWER button.
Unlocking the screen
§ Swipe up to unlock the screen, swipe right to go directly to HTC BlinkFeed, or
swipe left to go to the Home widget panel.
§ You can also press and hold the lock icon, and then drag it up, right, or left.
If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before
HTC Desire 510 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.
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Motion gestures
Use motion gestures to mute HTC Desire 510, lower the ring volume, and more.
Flip to mute
If your phone is facing up when a call comes
in, turn the phone over to mute it.
If you go to Settings and then tap Sound >
Flip to mute, you can set your phone to:
Mute
once
Mute
always
Pick up to lower volume
In a business meeting or restaurant, pick
HTC Desire 510 up when a call comes in
to lower the ring volume automatically.
You can turn this feature on or off. Go to
Settings, tap Sound, and then select or
clear Quiet ring on pickup.
Mute only once after flipping the
phone. While the phone is still
facing down, it will ring again
when there are other incoming
calls.
After flipping the phone to mute a
call, keep it always muted while
it's still facing down when there
are other incoming calls.
Increase ring volume automatically while phone is in your pocket or
bag
Pocket mode makes HTC Desire 510 recognize when
your phone is in your bag or pocket and raise the ring
volume so that you can hear it in noisy environments.
You can turn this feature on or off. Go to Settings, tap
Sound, and then select or clear Pocket mode.
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Rotate HTC Desire 510 for a better view
For many screens, you can
automatically change the screen
orientation from portrait to
landscape by turning
HTC Desire 510 sideways.
When entering text, you can turn
HTC Desire 510 sideways to bring
up a bigger keyboard.
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.
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.
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