HTC Droid DNA User Guide

C O N F I D E N T I A L

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Contents

Unboxing

Droid DNA by HTC 14 SIM card 15 Charging the battery 17 Switching the power on or off 19 Want some quick guidance on your phone? 20

Setting up your phone

Setting up Droid DNA by HTC for the first time 22 Home screen 23 Getting contacts into Droid DNA by HTC 24 Getting photos, videos, and music on or off Droid DNA by HTC 25 Getting to know your settings 26 Updating the Droid DNA by HTC software 27

Your first week with your new phone

Features you'll enjoy on Droid DNA by HTC 29 Touch gestures 31 Motion gestures 38 Sleep mode 40

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Unlocking the screen 41 Making your first call 43 Sending your first text message 43 The HTC Sense keyboard 44 Notifications 45 Copying and sharing text 47 Capturing the Droid DNA by HTC screen 49 Switching between recently opened apps 49 Checking battery usage 50

Camera

Camera basics 52 Taking a photo 54 Recording video 54 Keeping the camera on standby 55 Taking continuous camera shots 56 Camera scenes 56 Improving portrait shots 56 Taking a group shot 57 Taking a panoramic photo 57 Using HDR 58 Recording videos in slow motion 58 Improving video stability 59 Changing camera and video settings 59

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Personalizing

Making Droid DNA by HTC truly yours 60 Personalizing Droid DNA by HTC with scenes 60 Changing your wallpaper 62 Applying a new skin 63 Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 63 Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen 65 Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 66 Personalizing the launch bar 67 Grouping apps into a folder 68 Rearranging the Home screen 69 Personalizing with sound sets 72 Rearranging application tabs 73 Customizing the lock screen style 74 Hiding missed calls and messages on the lock screen 75 Securing Droid DNA by HTC with a personal touch 75

Phone calls

Making a call with Smart dial 77 Returning a missed call 78 Using Speed dial 78 Calling a phone number in a text message 79 Calling a phone number in an email 79 Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 79

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Making an emergency call 80 Receiving calls 80 What can I do during a call 83 Setting up a three-way call 84 Call history 85 Internet calls 87 Using Assisted dialing 88 Call services 90

Messages

About the Messages app 91 Sending a text message (SMS) 91 Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 92 Resuming a draft message 94 Checking your messages 95 Replying to a message 96 Forwarding a message 98 Managing message conversations 98 Backing up your text messages 100 Setting message options 102

Search and Web browser

Searching Droid DNA by HTC and the Web 103 Getting instant information with Google Now 105

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Browsing the Web 108 Private browsing 111 Adding and managing your bookmarks 111 Saving web content for later 113 Viewing your browsing history 114 Downloading files and apps 115 Setting browser options 116

Photos, videos, and music

Gallery 117 Music 131 Movie Editor 139 Wireless display 141

Storage

Types of storage 144 Copying files to or from the phone storage 145 Checking how much storage is available 145 Making more storage space 146 Encrypting data on Droid DNA by HTC 148

Sync, backup, and reset

Sync 150

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Backup 154 Reset 156

HTC Sync Manager

Syncing your media and data with HTC Sync Manager 159 Installing on a Windows computer 161 The HTC Sync Manager main screen 161 Importing media to HTC Sync Manager 162 Importing music, videos, and playlists from other applications 163 Playing music in HTC Sync Manager 163 Viewing photos and videos in HTC Sync Manager 164 Deleting an album from HTC Sync Manager 166 Syncing music with the computer 166 Syncing photos and videos with the computer 167 Syncing documents with the computer 168 Syncing your contacts with the computer 168 Syncing your calendar events 169 Syncing your web bookmarks with the computer 170 Quickly transferring media from HTC Sync Manager to Droid DNA

by HTC 171

People

About the People app 172 Your contacts list 172

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Setting up your profile 174 Adding a new contact 175 Importing or copying contacts 177 Merging contact information 178 Contact information and conversations 179 Contact groups 182 Adding People widgets 184 Sending contact information 185 Backing up your contacts 186 Back up your contacts using Backup Assistant Plus 187

Social

Facebook 188 LinkedIn for HTC Sense 188

Gmail 189 Mail 191

Calendar

About Calendar 202 Creating an event 202 Viewing the Calendar 203

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Managing Calendar events 205 Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 207 Setting reminders for your events 207 Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 208 Showing or hiding calendars 208 Changing Calendar settings 210

Travel and maps

Location settings 211 VZ Navigator 212 Google Maps 214

Essential apps

Using the Clock 220 Checking Weather 223 Taking notes 224 Keeping track of your tasks 229 Keeping track of your stocks 234

Google Play and other apps

Getting apps from Google Play 237 Uninstalling an app 239 Watching videos on YouTube 239

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Sharing games and apps 242

Internet connections

Data connection 243 Managing your data usage 245 Wi-Fi 248 Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity 250 Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 251 Using Droid DNA by HTC as Mobile Hotspot 253 Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering 254 Connecting to the Internet through a computer 255

Bluetooth and NFC

Bluetooth basics 256 Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 257 Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 258 Sending information using Bluetooth 260 Receiving information using Bluetooth 262 Sharing content with Android Beam 264

Settings and security

Getting the battery to last longer 266 Turning Airplane mode on or off 270

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Changing display settings 270 Changing sound settings 272 Changing the display language 274 Accessibility settings 274 Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 275 Protecting Droid DNA by HTC with a screen lock 276 Checking information about Droid DNA by HTC 277

Other essentials

Using the onscreen keyboard 279 Entering words with predictive text 281 Entering text by tracing 283 Entering text by speaking 284 Printing 285 Status icons 287

Trademarks and copyrights

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12 IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION

IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Please be advised that many services and applications offered through this unique device are provided by various device, operating system, software and application developers (e.g. Google, Motorola, Microsoft, Palm, Research In Motion). If you use, link to or download such a service, or an application such as a non-Verizon Wireless location based GPS-type service, chat room, marketplace or social network from this device, you should carefully review the terms of such service or application. If you use any of these non-Verizon Wireless services or applications, personal information you submit may be read, collected, or used by the service or application provider and/or other users of those forums.

Verizon Wireless is not responsible for your use of those applications or information you choose to submit or share with others. Specific terms and conditions, terms of use, and privacy policies apply to those applications and services. Please review carefully any and all terms and conditions applicable to those applications and services including those related to any location-based services for any particular privacy policies, risks or waivers.

Your Verizon Wireless Customer Agreement Terms and Conditions and certain other specifically identified terms govern your use of any Verizon Wireless products and services.

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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.

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Unboxing

Droid DNA by HTC

1. BACK

2. HOME

3. USB connector

4. RECENT APPS

5. VOLUME

6. Proximity sensor

7. Notification LED

8. Tray eject hole

9. SIM card tray

10. POWER

11. 3.5mm headset jack

12. Front camera

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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 Droid DNA by HTC that already has a small opening for the sensor.

SIM card

Droid DNA by HTC uses a microSIM card. The microSIM card contains your phone number and service details.

The microSIM card comes preinstalled on Droid DNA by HTC. When you need to remove or replace the microSIM card, refer to the following instructions.

Inserting the SIM card

1. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you.

2. Insert the tip of the SIM tray removal tool fully into the small hole

next to the SIM card tray slot.

3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the SIM card tray ejects.

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4. Pull the SIM card tray out, and place the SIM card (contacts facing

down) into the tray.

5. Insert the SIM card tray back into the slot.

Removing the SIM card

Make sure to switch off Droid DNA by HTC before removing your SIM card.

1. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you.

2. Insert the tip of the SIM tray removal tool into the small hole next to

the SIM card tray slot.

3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the SIM card tray ejects.

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4. Pull the SIM card tray out, and remove the SIM card.

When removing the SIM card, make sure that you insert the empty SIM card tray back into the slot.

Charging the battery

Before you turn on and start using Droid DNA by HTC, 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. Open the USB connector cover.

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2. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector.

3. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the power adapter.

4. 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.

Switching the power on or off

Switching the power on

Press the POWER button.

When you turn on Droid DNA by HTC for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.

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.

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Want some quick guidance on your phone?

Learning the basics with Quick Tips

After your phone starts, you'll see a transparent overlay of Quick Tips on some screens (such as the Home screen) that will guide you in using Droid DNA by HTC. The tips for a screen won't display again after you've closed them.

To view the Quick Tips again, slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > About > Help > Show all quick tips.

Exploring Droid DNA by HTC

Get the most out of Droid DNA by HTC in seconds using Help.

§ Need to know how to do something right away? Just type in some keywords and get clear, up-to-date answers right on Droid DNA by HTC.

§ Ever have the feeling that you're not getting the most out of your phone? Browse through the friendly walkthroughs on Help to learn how. The topics range from intro to advanced and the Tips & Help widget even recommends topics that you might like.

To open Help from the Home screen, tap > Help > Tips & Help. If you haven't downloaded tips and help content yet, or if there's updated

content available, just tap the download link to get it.

To change the sync settings of Help, tap > Update settings.

Searching Help

1. From the Home screen, tap > Help > Tips & Help.

2. Tap , and then enter the words you want to search for.

3. Tap a search result to jump straight to that item.

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Setting up your phone

Setting up Droid DNA by HTC for the first time

When you switch on Droid DNA by HTC for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up.

Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, turn location services on or off, and more.

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. Don’t worry. You can enable or disable them in Settings later on.

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Home screen

Your Home screen is where you make Droid DNA by HTC your own. You can add your favorite applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets so they’re always just a tap away. To find out how, see Personalizing on page

60.

Extended Home screen

As you start to do more things with Droid DNA by HTC, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem.

Swipe your finger left or right on the screen and you’ll discover more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.

Press to return to the main Home screen.

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.

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Getting contacts into Droid DNA by HTC

There are several ways you can add contacts to Droid DNA by HTC.

Sync with your computer

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Gmail

Sync the contacts from your old phone to your computer, and then use HTC Sync Manager to sync Droid DNA by HTC with your computer's Microsoft

Outlook®, Outlook Express or Windows® Contacts. Google® contacts are imported to Droid DNA by HTC

after you sign in to your Google Account. You can also create more Google contacts right from Droid DNA by HTC.

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Social network accounts

Phone contacts You can create and store contacts directly in Droid

Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync

Backup AssistantSM Plus

DNA by HTC. Droid DNA by HTC syncs your work contacts from

the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace.

When you sign up for this service, you can automatically back up and sync contacts with the Backup Assistant Plus server.

Getting photos, videos, and music on or off Droid DNA by HTC

There are two ways you can transfer your media.

§ Connect Droid DNA by HTC 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 our HTC Sync Manager software. You can easily set it up to sync folders containing media and playlists on your computer with Droid DNA by HTC. HTC Sync Manager can also automatically get photos and videos off Droid DNA by HTC to your computer. For details, see HTC Sync Manager on page 159.

Tired of transferring your media every time you change to a new phone? Use online storage services to put your media in one place so you can access them anywhere — on your computer, Droid DNA by HTC, and other mobile devices.

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Check first what online storage accounts are available on Droid DNA by HTC and sign in to the one you want to use. To sign in to an account, slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Accounts & sync > . Use the Gallery app to access media in your online storage.

Getting to know your settings

Want to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi® connection or make Droid DNA by HTC more secure? Do this and more in Settings.

Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 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 or apply a scene to Droid

DNA by HTC.

§ Tap Security to secure Droid DNA by HTC, for example with a screen

lock.

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Updating the Droid DNA by HTC software

Droid DNA by HTC 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 the 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 Use Wi-Fi or cable only.

3. Tap Download.

4. When download is complete, select Install now, and then tap OK.

Wait for the update to finish. Droid DNA by HTC restarts automatically.

Installing an application update

When the Internet connection is on and there's an available update for one of your 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 .

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3. When you're done reviewing the updates, tap Install. You'll be

asked to restart Droid DNA by HTC if needed.

Checking for updates manually

1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap .

2. Tap Software update > Check new.

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Your first week with your new phone

Features you'll enjoy on Droid DNA by HTC

Droid DNA by HTC 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. See Taking a photo while recording a video on page 55.

You can also capture a photo from a previously recorded video. See Taking a photo while watching a video on page 120.

§ Use Continuous shooting mode to capture 20 consecutive shots or more. See Taking continuous camera shots on page 56.

§ By just tapping the screen (or 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 58.

§ In Gallery, use Map view to see photos grouped by location, or Events view to see photos and videos grouped by date taken. For details, see Viewing photos and videos on page 117.

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Immerse in music

§ Our HTC Music app keeps all your music sources and services in one place. See About the Music app on page 131.

§ Beats Audio™ integration gives you a rich, authentic sound experience, whether you’re listening to music, watching a YouTube video, or playing a game. To find out more, see Making your music

sound better on page 132.

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. To find out more about using the web browser, see Browsing the

Web on page 108.

You can also keep a copy of what you're browsing so you can read it later even without an Internet connection. See Saving web content for later on page 113.

Smart dial

The phone dialer’s Smart dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call. Just enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact name. See Making a call with Smart dial on page 77.

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