HTC Desire 601 dual sim User Manual
Your HTC Desire 601 dual sim
User guide
2 Contents
Contents
Unboxing
HTC Desire 601 8
Back cover 9
Dual SIM cards 10
Storage card 11
Battery 12
Switching the power on or off 13
Want some quick guidance on your phone? 14
Phone setup and transfer
Setting up your new phone for the first time 15
Transferring content from an Android phone 16
Transferring content from an iPhone 17
Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 17
Getting contacts and other content into HTC Desire 601 18
Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer 18
Home screen 19
Getting to know your settings 19
Updating your phone's software 20
Getting apps from Google Play 21
Downloading apps from the web 22
Uninstalling an app 22
Your first week with your new phone
About your phone 23
Basics 25
HTC BlinkFeed 33
Notifications 35
Working with text 37
Battery 42
Camera
Camera basics 46
Taking a photo 47
Recording video 47
Taking continuous camera shots 48
Camera scenes 49
Improving portrait shots 49
Taking a self portrait 49
Taking HTC Zoe photos 49
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Using HDR 50
Taking a panoramic photo 50
Gallery
Viewing photos and videos in Gallery 52
Watching and trimming a video 53
Viewing photo highlights 53
Saving a photo from a video 54
Organizing your photos and videos 54
Editing your photos 55
Sharing or saving a frame from an HTC Zoe photo 57
Viewing photos in your social networks 57
Viewing the highlights of an event 58
Creating an action sequence shot 58
Editing a group shot 59
Removing unwanted objects in a photo 59
Sending your photos and videos 60
Sharing your photos on social networks 60
Sharing memories through HTC Share 61
Personalizing
Making HTC Desire 601 truly yours 63
Changing your wallpaper 63
Adding a widget to your Home screen 63
Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen 65
Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 65
Personalizing the launch bar 66
Grouping apps into a folder 67
Adding a Home screen panel 68
Changing the sounds for your ringtone, notifications, and alarm 68
Rearranging application tabs 68
Customizing the lock screen style 69
Hiding missed calls and messages on the lock screen 69
Setting up a face unlock on your phone 69
Phone calls
Making a call with Smart dial 70
Dialing an extension number 71
Returning a missed call 71
Using Speed dial 71
Calling a phone number in a text message 72
Calling a phone number in an email 72
Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 72
Making an emergency call 72
Receiving calls 73
What can I do during a call? 74
Setting up a conference call 75
Checking calls in the Call History 75
Changing ringtone settings 76
Home dialing 77
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Messages
Sending a text message (SMS) 78
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 78
Sending a group message 79
Resuming a draft message 80
Replying to a message 81
Saving a text message in the Tasks app 81
Forwarding a message 82
Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message 82
Moving messages to the secure box 83
Blocking unwanted messages 83
WAP push messages 84
Copying a text message to your SIM card 85
Deleting messages and conversations 85
Search and web browser
Searching HTC Desire 601 and the Web 86
Getting instant information with Google Now 87
Browsing the Web 89
Bookmarking a webpage 91
Using your browsing history 92
Clearing your browsing history 93
Fun and entertainment
Listening to music 94
Creating and working with playlists 95
Adding a song to the queue 96
Updating album covers and artist photos 96
Setting a song as a ringtone 96
Searching for lyrics, music videos, and more 97
Listening to FM Radio 98
Watching videos on YouTube 98
Sharing on a big screen 99
Sharing your media on DLNA devices 99
Taking notes 100
Storage
Phone storage 102
Dropbox integration 104
Sync, backup, and reset
Online sync 109
Backup 111
HTC Sync Manager 116
Reset 122
People
Your contacts list 125
Setting up your profile 126
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Adding a new contact 127
Editing a contact’s information 128
Getting in touch with a contact 128
Importing or copying contacts 128
Merging contact information 129
Sending contact information 130
Contact groups 130
Email
Gmail 132
Mail 134
Travel and maps
Location settings 139
Google Maps 139
HTC Car 143
Other apps
Viewing the Calendar 146
Scheduling or editing an event 147
Choosing which calendars to show 147
Sharing an event 148
Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 148
Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 149
Using the Clock 149
Checking Weather 150
Keeping track of your tasks 150
Recording voice clips 152
Internet connections
Data connection 153
Managing your data usage 154
Wi‑Fi 155
Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 157
Using HTC Desire 601 as a wireless router 159
Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 160
Wi‑Fi printing 160
Wireless sharing
Connecting a Bluetooth headset 162
Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 163
Where sent information is saved 163
Receiving files using Bluetooth 164
Settings and security
Turning Airplane mode on or off 165
Turning automatic screen rotation off 165
Adjusting the time before the screen turns off 166
Adjusting the screen brightness manually 166
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Playing a sound when selecting onscreen items 166
Changing the display language 166
Accessibility settings 166
Magnifying your phone's screen 167
Working with certificates 167
Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 168
Setting a screen lock to help protect HTC Desire 601 168
Checking your phone's HTC Sense version 169
Managing your microSIM cards with Dual network manager 169
Trademarks and copyrights
Index
7 Conventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guide
In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important
information:
This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens
when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides
information that may only be applicable to some situations.
This is a tip. 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.
8 Unboxing
Unboxing
HTC Desire 601
1. BACK
2. USB connector
3. HOME
4. Dual speakers
5. VOLUME
6. Front camera
7. 3.5mm headset jack
8. Notification LED
9. POWER
10. Proximity sensor
If you want to use a case, please don't cover and block the proximity sensor.
Purchase a case designed for HTC Desire 601.
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Back cover
Removing the back cover
1. With one hand, securely hold HTC Desire 601 with the bottom edge facing up
and the back facing you.
2. With your other hand, press your thumb on the back cover. From the notch
(where the USB port is located), use your finger to open a small gap along the
bottom edge. Then continue to lift open from the bottom edge.
3. Slowly detach the cover from the phone to remove it.
Replacing the back cover
To avoid damaging the VOLUME buttons, don't press the buttons while replacing
the back cover.
1. Align the back cover onto the top part of HTC Desire 601.
2. Press the sides and the bottom part of the back cover against HTC Desire 601 to
lock the cover into place.
You will hear a click when the back cover is locked in place.
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Dual SIM cards
HTC Desire 601 has two microSIM slots that allow you to insert up to two GSM
microSIM cards.
Slot 1 supports WCDMA and GSM. Slot 2 supports GSM.
Inserting the micro SIM card
Use a standard micro SIM only. Inserting a smaller size SIM (such as nano SIM with
an adapter or a modified SIM) may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the
card slot.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Remove the battery first before inserting the micro SIM.
3. With the micro SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner
facing in, insert the micro SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot.
4. Push the micro SIM card in until it clicks into place.
Removing the micro SIM card
Make sure to switch off HTC Desire 601 before removing your micro SIM card.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Push the micro SIM card in to eject it from its slot, and remove it.
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Storage card
Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music.
Inserting the storage card
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Insert the microSD™ card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing
down and push it into place.
Unmounting the storage card
When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Desire 601 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.
Removing the storage card
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Slide the storage card out from its slot.
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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 601, it is recommended that you charge
the battery.
§ Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC Desire 601 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 601 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 601 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.
When you turn on HTC Desire 601 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?
Exploring HTC Desire 601
Tips & Help lets you get the most out of HTC Desire 601 in seconds.
§ Ever have the feeling that you're not getting the most out of your phone?
Browse through the friendly walkthroughs on Tips & Help to learn how. The
topics range from intro to advanced and the Tips & Help feed on the Home
screen even recommends topics that you might like.
§ Need to know how to do something right away? Just type in some keywords
and get clear, up-to-date answers right on HTC Desire 601.
To open Tips & Help from the Home screen, tap
If you haven't downloaded Tips & Help content yet, or if there's updated content
available, just tap the download link to get it.
To change the sync settings of Tips & Help, tap
> Tips & Help.
> Update settings.
Searching Tips & Help
1. In Tips & Help, tap , and then enter the words you want to search for.
2. Tap a search result to jump straight to that item.
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Phone setup and transfer
Setting up your new phone for the first time
When you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up.
Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, select how you
want to set up your new phone, and more.
§ Select Set up from scratch to set up your accounts and personalize your new
phone from your computer using the HTC Get Started service.
Your phone shows 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. You need an HTC Account to save your accounts and
settings on the Web and download them to your phone.
§ If you already finished the HTC Get Started setup before turning on your new
phone, just download your web setup. Choose to import content, and then
select Apply HTC Get Started setup.
§ If you have content from an old phone, you can choose to do a direct phone-tophone transfer.
§ To make it easier for you to back up and restore content from HTC Desire 601 to
another HTC phone in the future, select Back up phone daily.
§ To find out more about HTC Get Started and HTC Account, see the Help and FAQ
on the HTC Get Started site (www.htcsense.com/help/).
§ If you transferred content such as wallpaper and ringtone from an old phone, using
HTC Get Started to personalize and download the same content types from the
Web will change your settings on your new phone.
§ 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.
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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 2.3 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your old
phone.
§ If your old phone has Android version 2.2 or an earlier version, you need to use
Bluetooth® transfer. For details, see Transferring contacts from your old phone
through Bluetooth on page 17.
1. Do one of the following:
§ If you're setting up your new HTC phone for the first time, choose to
transfer content, and then select Transfer from old phone on the Set up
phone screen.
§ Go to Settings, and then tap Transfer content.
2. Choose whether to transfer from an old HTC Android phone or other Android
phone.
3. Tap Full transfer.
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, tap Unable to establish a connection
on your new phone to use Bluetooth for transferring contacts from your old phone.
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6. On your old phone, choose the types of content you want to transfer, and then
tap Start.
7. Wait for the transfer to finish.
8. Tap Done on both phones.
Transferring content from an iPhone
If you have an iPhone®, it's fast and easy to transfer your contacts, messages, and
other content when you use HTC Sync Manager.
To find out how, see Transferring iPhone content to your HTC phone on page 117.
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
17.
Transferring contacts from your old phone
through Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer contacts from an iPhone, a phone that has Android version
2.2 (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. Do one of the following:
§ If you're setting up your new phone for the first time, choose to transfer
content, and then select Transfer from old phone on the Set up phone
screen.
§ Go to Settings, and then tap Transfer content.
2. Choose whether to transfer from an Android phone, iPhone, or other phone
types. If you chose to transfer from an Android phone, tap Quick transfer.
3. Choose your old phone's name and model.
4. On your old phone, turn Bluetooth on and set it to discoverable mode.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions on your old and new phones to pair them and
start the data transfer.
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Getting contacts and other content into
HTC Desire 601
Aside from the HTC Transfer Tool, there are other ways you can add contacts and
other content to HTC Desire 601.
Sync with your
computer
™
Gmail
Social network
accounts
Microsoft
Exchange
ActiveSync
Phone contacts You can create contacts locally on HTC Desire 601, if you don't
SIM card Copy all your SIM contacts to HTC Desire 601.
®
®
Use HTC Sync Manager to sync contacts, documents, playlists,
and more between HTC Desire 601 and your computer running a
Windows® or Mac OS® operating system.
You can also use it to transfer contacts, messages, and other
content from an iPhone to your computer, and then to your
HTC Desire 601.
Google® contacts are imported to HTC Desire 601 after you sign
in to your Google Account. You can also create more Google
contacts right from HTC Desire 601.
Log in to your favorite social networks to sync contact
information from them.
HTC Desire 601 syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace.
prefer to store them on your online accounts.
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 601 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 601 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 the camera roll
(photos and videos) to your computer. Then reconnect HTC Desire 601 and
copy them over.
Tired of keeping copies of your media in several places? Use online storage services
to put your media in one place so you can manage them anywhere — on your
computer, HTC Desire 601, and other mobile devices.
Go to Settings, and then tap Accounts & sync > to check first what online storage
accounts are available on HTC Desire 601 and sign in to the one you want to use. Use
the Gallery app to access media in your online storage.
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Home screen
Your Home screen is where you make HTC Desire 601 your own.
§ After you've turned on and set up HTC Desire 601, you'll see the Feeds view as
the main Home screen. Customize it to show posts from your social networks,
headlines from your favorite news media, and more. For details, see Checking
feeds on your Home screen on page 33.
§ You can change the apps on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen.
See Personalizing the launch bar on page 66.
§ Swipe left and you’ll discover another Home screen panel for adding your
favorite apps, widgets, and more so they’re just a tap away. And if you need
more Home screen panels, you can add more. For details, see Personalizing on
page 63.
Press
to return to the Home screen you were last in.
Getting to know your settings
Want to change the ringtone, set up a Wi‑Fi® connection, add your accounts, or make
HTC Desire 601 more secure? Do this and more in Settings.
1. Open Settings either from the Quick settings panel or All apps view.
§ With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings,
and then tap .
§ From the Home screen, tap to switch to All apps view, 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 Home screen wallpaper, lock screen style,
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 601, for example with a screen lock.
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Updating your phone's software
HTC Desire 601 can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You can
also manually check if there's an available update.
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 601 will restart.
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 601 if needed.
Checking for updates manually
1. Go to Settings, and then tap About.
2. Tap Software updates. HTC Desire 601 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.
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Getting apps from Google Play
Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Desire 601. 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 601, 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 601. 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.
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 All 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 > My apps.
3. 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.
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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 601 and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you only
download from websites you trust.
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.
Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've set HTC Desire 601
to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources.
After installing the app, make sure to go back to Settings > Security and clear the
Unknown sources option.
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 All apps view, 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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Your first week with your
new phone
About your phone
Features you'll enjoy on HTC Desire 601
HTC Desire 601 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 601.
On this phone, 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 601 from your computer, and just download your settings to
HTC Desire 601. See Setting up your new phone for the first time on page 15.
§ Easily transfer your contacts, messages, music, photos, videos, and more from
an Android phone to HTC Desire 601. See Transferring content from an Android
phone on page 16.
By using HTC Sync Manager, you can even migrate content from an iPhone. See
Transferring iPhone content to your HTC phone on page 117.
§ Back up HTC Desire 601 to the cloud so it'll be a lot easier to restore your
content to a new phone next time. See Using HTC Backup on page 112.
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 601 tips, and more. The content is
refreshed when you're connected to the Internet. See Checking feeds on your Home
screen on page 33.
HTC Zoe
Experience a whole new way of capturing and retouching photos.
§ Capture entire moments with pictures and sound, and watch them come alive
again with HTC Zoe™. See Taking HTC Zoe photos on page 49.
§ Retouch your HTC Zoe photos or continuous shots with Object Removal,
Always Smile, and Sequence Shot. See Gallery on page 52.
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New way to share memories
Create highlight videos without editing or share your photos to friends and family on
the fly.
§ Show off the excitement of your event. Video Highlights automatically selects
the highlights of an event from your photos to create a half-minute show with a
musical theme. See Viewing the highlights of an event on page 58.
§ HTC Share brings together your best photos, regular photos, and a highlight
video so that you can easily share your memories with friends and family. See
Sharing memories through HTC Share on page 61.
Outstanding camera features
§ With VideoPic, you can snap a picture while you're shooting video. See Taking a
photo while recording a video (VideoPic) on page 48.
§ Switch to Sweep panorama mode and pan the camera to capture a wide-angle
view of the scenery. See Taking a panoramic photo on page 50.
§ Use Continuous shooting mode to capture 20 consecutive shots (or more) of a
subject in motion. See Taking continuous camera shots on page 48.
§ By just tapping the shutter button, take three shots of your subject at different
exposures and combine them into a nice, evenly exposed photo. See Using HDR
on page 50.
Immerse in music
§ In our HTC Music app, you'll see a visual animation while you're playing a song.
And if lyrics are available, they'll show onscreen.
§ Your phone's dual speakers make the audio louder, while the built-in amplifiers
deliver richer and sharper sound. With HTC BoomSound, you'll hear finer details
not only while you listen to music but also when you watch videos, play games,
and the like.
Dropbox integration with HTC Sense
Use Dropbox to access your photos, videos, and documents from HTC Desire 601,
your computer, and other mobile devices. When you sign in to your Dropbox account
from HTC Desire 601, you may be eligible to get an additional 23 GB of free Dropbox
storage for two years. To find out how, see Using Dropbox on HTC Desire 601 on page
104.
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§ The 23 GB offer is available only on HTC phones that use HTC Sense™ 4.0 or later
and have Dropbox preinstalled.
§ On HTC phones that don't have Dropbox preloaded, you can download it from
Google Play and still enjoy Dropbox integration with apps such as Gallery and Mail.
§ Additional terms and requirements may apply (including a subscription fee) after
your two year trial ends.
§ Dropbox is a third-party app and is not provided by or associated with HTC
Corporation.
Basics
Touch gestures
Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists,
and more.
Tap
Press and hold
§ 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.
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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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.
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.
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Press and flick
Slide with two fingers
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.
In some apps, like Gallery, Messages, Mail,
or the web browser, slide two fingers
apart to zoom in when viewing a picture
or text.
Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or
text.
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Two-finger swipe
§ Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access
Quick settings.
§ In some apps that have sorting, like Mail or People, swipe up or
down using two fingers to scroll the screen. The screen displays
the sorting order, and you can easily scroll to the information
you want.
Three-finger gesture
Swipe up using three fingers to share content such as
photos, videos, and music from HTC Desire 601 to your
TV or speakers.
HTC gestures is enabled by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work
only when sharing content or using HTC apps.
Can't use multi-finger gestures in your apps?
That's because HTC gestures is enabled by default. This makes the threefinger gesture exclusive for sharing content or for use with HTC apps. You
won't be able to use multi-finger gestures (gestures that use three fingers or
more) for other purposes.
To use multi-finger gestures in games or musical instrument apps, clear the
HTC gestures option in Settings > Display, gestures & buttons (or Display &
buttons).
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Motion gestures
Use motion gestures to mute HTC Desire 601, lower the ringtone volume, and more.
Flip to silence
When a call comes in you can turn
HTC Desire 601 over to mute it.
Pick up to lower volume
In a business meeting or restaurant, pick
HTC Desire 601 up when a call comes in
to lower the ringtone volume.
Set volume to automatically rise while in your pocket or bag
On a noisy street and can't hear HTC Desire 601 ringing
in your bag?
You can set HTC Desire 601 to recognize when it's in
your bag or pocket and raise the ringtone volume so that
you can hear it in noisy environments.
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Rotate HTC Desire 601 for a better view
For many screens, you can
automatically change the screen
orientation from portrait to
landscape by turning
HTC Desire 601 sideways.
When entering text, you can turn
HTC Desire 601 sideways to bring
up a bigger keyboard.
Sleep mode
Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Desire 601 into a low power state
while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Desire 601 is
in your bag.
Switching to Sleep mode
Briefly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode.
HTC Desire 601 also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s left idle for a while.
You can change the time before HTC Desire 601 sleeps in the Display, gestures &
buttons (or Display & buttons) settings.
Waking up from Sleep mode
To wake HTC Desire 601 up manually, press the POWER button. If you've set up a lock
screen, you need to unlock it.
HTC Desire 601 automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call.
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