HTC One M8 Verizon User Guide
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Contents
Unboxing
HTC One 16
Your Verizon Wireless SIM card 18
Storage card 21
Charging the battery 24
Switching the power on or off 25
Want some quick guidance on your phone? 26
Phone setup and transfer
Setting up your new phone for the first time 27
Transferring content from an Android phone 28
Transferring content from an iPhone 29
Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 30
Other ways of getting contacts and other content 31
Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and
computer 32
Home screen 32
Using Quick Settings 33
Getting to know your settings 34
Updating your phone's software 35
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Getting apps from Google Play 36
Downloading apps from the web 38
Uninstalling an app 39
Your first week with your new phone
About your phone 40
Basics 44
Motion Launch 60
HTC BlinkFeed 66
Notifications 71
Working with text 74
Battery 82
Personalizing
Making HTC One truly yours 87
Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms 88
Home wallpaper 88
Launch bar 89
Adding Home screen widgets 90
Adding Home screen shortcuts 92
Editing Home screen panels 93
Changing your main Home screen 95
Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 96
Arranging apps 97
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Lock screen 99
Camera
Camera basics 101
Taking a photo 104
Tips for capturing better photos 105
Recording video 107
Taking continuous camera shots 108
Using Zoe camera 110
Taking selfies 111
Improving portrait shots 112
Taking a panoramic photo 112
Taking a Pan 360 photo 113
Using dual capture mode 114
Using HDR 116
Recording videos in slow motion 117
Manually adjusting camera settings 117
Saving your settings as a camera mode 118
Things to remember when using the Duo Camera 120
Gallery
Viewing photos and videos in Gallery 123
Viewing photos and videos organized by time 123
Viewing photos and videos by album 123
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Viewing photos by location 126
Finding matching photos 128
Editing your photos 129
Introducing Duo Effects 131
UFocus 132
Foregrounder 133
Seasons 134
Dimension Plus 135
Copying and pasting photos 137
Viewing Pan 360 photos 138
Creating an animated gif 139
Creating an action sequence shot 140
Editing a group shot 141
Removing unwanted objects in a photo 142
Trimming a video 142
Saving a photo from a video 143
Changing the video playback speed 144
Creating a Zoe in Gallery 145
Phone calls
Making a call with Smart dial 147
Dialing an extension number 148
Returning a missed call 148
Using Speed dial 149
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Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event 150
Making an emergency call 150
Receiving calls 151
What can I do during a call 152
Setting up a three-way call 153
Call History 153
Changing ringtone settings 155
Global Ready 156
Using Assisted dialing 156
Changing the HTC One network connection 158
Messages
Verizon Messages 159
HTC Messages 160
Search and web browser
Searching HTC One and the Web 166
Getting instant information with Google Now 168
Browsing the Web 172
Bookmarking a webpage 173
Clearing your browsing history 173
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Entertainment
Music 174
TV 181
YouTube 192
Wireless media 195
Storage
Phone storage 200
Google Drive 204
Sync, backup, and reset
Online sync 211
Backup 213
HTC Sync Manager 219
Reset 223
People
Your contacts list 227
Setting up your profile 229
Adding a new contact 230
Editing a contact’s information 232
Getting in touch with a contact 232
Importing or copying contacts 233
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Merging contact information 234
Sending contact information 236
Contact groups 237
Private contacts 239
Email
Gmail 240
Mail 243
Calendar
Viewing the Calendar 252
Scheduling or editing an event 254
Choosing which calendars to show 255
Sharing an event 256
Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 256
Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 257
Travel and maps
Location settings 259
Google Maps 260
HTC Car 264
VZ Navigator 267
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Other apps
Using Scribble 269
Using the Clock 273
Checking Weather 274
Keeping track of your tasks 275
Kid Mode 277
Internet connections
Data connection 279
Managing your data usage 280
Wi-Fi 282
Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity 284
Connecting to VPN 285
Using HTC One as Mobile Hotspot 287
Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering 288
Wireless sharing
Turning Bluetooth on or off 290
Connecting a Bluetooth headset 290
Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 292
Receiving files using Bluetooth 292
Using NFC 294
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Settings and security
Checking your phone's HTC Sense version 298
Airplane mode 299
Do not disturb mode 299
Scheduling when to turn data connection off 302
Automatic screen rotation 303
Setting when to turn off the screen 303
Screen brightness 303
Changing the display font 304
Touch sounds and vibration 304
Changing the display language 305
Accessibility settings 306
Turning Magnification gestures on or off 306
Working with certificates 307
Assigning a PIN to the nano SIM card 308
Disabling an app 309
Lock screen notifications 309
Hiding the caller from the lock screen 309
Setting a screen lock 310
Setting up face unlock 310
Bypassing the lock screen 311
Navigating HTC One with TalkBack 312
Trademarks and copyrights
Index
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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 manufacturers, operating
system, software and application developers (e.g. Google®, Motorola®,
Microsoft®, 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.
Conventions used in this guide 13
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.
14 Important RF Notice
Important RF Notice
This device was tested for compliance with the applicable FCC and
Industry Canada specific absorption rate (SAR) limits for radio
frequency (RF) exposure during typical body-worn operations. To
ensure that RF exposure levels remain at or below the tested levels,
use a belt-clip, holster, or similar accessory that maintains a
minimum separation distance of 1.0 cm between your body and the
device, with either the front or back of the device facing towards
your body. Such accessories should not contain any metallic
components. Body-worn accessories that do not meet these
specifications may not ensure compliance with applicable SAR limits
and their use should be avoided.
Important note on recoverable data 15
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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Unboxing
HTC One
Front panel
1. Dual speakers
2. nano SIM card tray with eject
hole
3. USB connector
4. 3.5mm headset jack
5. VOLUME
6. microSD™ card tray with eject
hole
7. Proximity sensor
8. Front camera
9. POWER and IR SENSOR
10. Notification LED
If you want to use a case, please don't cover and block the
proximity sensor. Purchase a case designed for HTC One.
Back panel
1. Duo Camera
2. LED flash
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Your Verizon Wireless SIM card
Use your Verizon Wireless SIM card to make and receive calls, text, and
email messages and surf the Web while traveling outside of the U.S. in
supported destinations.
Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card stores your phone
number and other important information. Do not bend or scratch
your SIM card. Avoid exposing it to static electricity, water or dirt.
If your SIM card is lost or damaged while in the U.S., please dial
*611 from your Verizon Wireless device or 1-800-922-0204 from
any phone to speak with a Customer Service Representative. From
outside of the U.S., please refer to the Verizon Wireless Global
Support Guide, welcome letter and calling card that came with
your device. This will enable you to make calls toll free from
landlines in most countries where we offer Global Phone service.
nano SIM card
HTC One uses a nano SIM card. The nano SIM card contains your phone
number, service details, and memory for storing phonebook contacts
and/or text messages.
Inserting the nano SIM card
1. Hold the phone face up.
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2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the tray eject hole next to
the nano SIM card tray slot.
3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the nano SIM card tray
ejects.
4. Pull the nano SIM card tray out, and place the nano SIM card
(contacts facing down) into the tray.
5. Insert the nano SIM card tray back into the slot.
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Removing the nano SIM card
Make sure to switch off HTC One before removing your nano SIM
card.
1. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you.
2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the tray eject hole next to
the nano SIM card tray slot.
3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the nano SIM card tray
ejects.
4. Pull the nano SIM card tray out, and remove the nano SIM card.
After removing the nano SIM card, make sure that you insert the empty
nano SIM card tray back into the slot.
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Storage card
Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music.
Inserting the microSD card
1. Hold the phone face up.
2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the tray eject hole next to
the microSD card tray slot.
3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the microSD card tray
ejects.
4. Pull the microSD card tray out, and place the microSD card into the
tray.
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5. Insert the microSD card tray back into the slot.
Unmounting the storage card
When you need to remove the storage card while HTC One 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 microSD card
Make sure to unmount your microSD card before removing it.
1. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you.
2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the tray eject hole next to
the microSD card tray slot.
3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the microSD card tray
ejects.
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4. Pull the microSD card tray out, and remove the microSD card.
After removing the microSD card, make sure that you insert the empty
microSD card tray back into the slot.
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Charging the battery
Before you turn on and start using HTC One, it is recommended that you
charge the battery.
Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC One
to charge the battery. When the battery power is too low, make
sure to use the power adapter to charge, not the USB cable
connection with your computer.
1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector.
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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 One 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 One vibrates.
When you turn on HTC One 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. 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.
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Want some quick guidance on your phone?
Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in Tips & Help 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 > Help > 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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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.
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,
select how you want to set up your new phone, and more.
§ You can choose to setup accounts and personalize your new phone
using a computer. When the HTC Get Started reminder appears,
tap it on the Notification panel to use HTC Get Started. Or, press
and hold an empty space in a Home screen panel, and then tap
Home screen wallpaper > Computer photos.
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 have content from an old phone, you can choose to do a
direct phone-to-phone transfer.
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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 259.
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 30.
1. 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.
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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 Try
another transfer method on your new phone to use Bluetooth for
transferring contacts from your old phone.
6. On your old phone, choose the types of content you want to
transfer, and then tap Start.
7. Wait for the transfer to finish.
8. Tap Done on both phones.
Transferring content from an iPhone
If you have an iPhone®, it's fast and easy to transfer your contacts,
messages, and other content when you use HTC Sync Manager.
To find out how, see Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC
phone on page 222.
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 30.
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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. Go to Settings, and then tap Get content from another phone.
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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