HTC One V User Manual
Your HTC One V
User guide
2 Contents
Contents
Unboxing
HTC One V 8
Bottom cover 9
SIM card 11
Storage card 12
Charging the battery 13
Switching the power on or off 13
Setting up HTC One V for the first time 14
Want some quick guidance on using your phone? 14
Your first week with your new phone
Features you'll enjoy on HTC One V 15
Home screen 16
Finger gestures 16
Sleep mode 17
Getting contacts into HTC One V 19
Making your first call 19
Sending your first text message 20
Getting photos, videos, and music on or off HTC One V 20
Copying and sharing text 21
Capturing the HTC One V screen 22
Switching between recently opened apps 22
Notifications 22
Getting to know your settings 24
Getting the battery to last longer 24
Updating the HTC One V software 24
Syncing your media and data with HTC Sync Manager 25
Camera
Camera basics 26
Taking a photo 27
Recording video 27
Taking continuous camera shots 28
Camera scenes 28
Improving portrait shots 28
Taking a group shot 29
Taking a panoramic photo 29
Using HDR 29
Shooting in low light 30
Recording videos in slow motion 30
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Changing camera and video settings 30
Personalizing
Making HTC One V truly yours 31
Personalizing HTC One V with scenes 31
Changing your wallpaper 32
Applying a new skin 32
Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 33
Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen 34
Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 34
Personalizing the launch bar 35
Grouping apps into a folder 35
Personalizing with sound sets 36
Rearranging application tabs 37
Phone calls
Making a call with Smart dial 38
Using Speed dial 38
Calling a phone number in a text message 39
Calling a phone number in an email 39
Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 39
Making an emergency call 39
Receiving calls 39
What can I do during a call? 41
Setting up a conference call 42
Internet calls 42
Call history 43
Home dialing 44
Call services 45
Messages
About the Messages app 46
Sending a text message (SMS) 46
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 46
Resuming a draft message 48
Checking your messages 48
Replying to a message 49
Forwarding a message 49
WAP push messages 50
Managing message conversations 50
Backing up your text messages 51
Setting message options 52
Search and Web browser
Searching HTC One V and the Web 53
Browsing the Web 53
Private browsing 55
Adding and managing your bookmarks 55
Saving web content for later 56
Viewing your browsing history 56
Downloading files and apps 57
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Setting browser options 58
Photos, videos, and music
Gallery 59
Music 65
Accounts and sync
Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more 70
Adding one or more Google Accounts 70
Managing your online accounts 71
People
About the People app 72
Your contacts list 72
Setting up your profile 73
Adding a new contact 74
Importing or copying contacts 74
Merging contact information 75
Contact information and conversations 75
Contact groups 76
Adding People widgets 78
Sending contact information 78
Backing up your contacts to the storage card 79
Social
Facebook for HTC Sense 80
About Friend Stream 80
Updating your status in Friend Stream 80
Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream 81
Chatting in Google Talk 82
Using Google+ 82
Email
Gmail 83
Mail 84
Calendar
About Calendar 91
Creating an event 91
Viewing the Calendar 91
Managing Calendar events 92
Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 93
Setting reminders for your events 94
Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 94
Showing or hiding calendars 94
Changing Calendar settings 94
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Online storage and services
Dropbox 95
SkyDrive 99
HTC Car
On the road with HTC Car 101
Playing music in HTC Car 101
Finding your way with HTC Car 102
Staying connected to your contacts 103
Changing HTC Car settings 103
Travel and maps
Location settings 104
Locations 104
Google Maps 113
Essential apps
Using the Clock 117
Checking Weather 119
Working on documents 120
Completing tasks 121
Google Play and other apps
Getting apps from Google Play 125
Watching videos on YouTube 126
Recording voice clips 127
Sharing games and apps 128
Your phone and computer
Where apps, data, and files are stored 129
Connecting HTC One V to a computer 129
Copying files to or from the storage card 130
HTC Sync Manager basics 130
Playing music in HTC Sync Manager 134
Viewing photos and videos in HTC Sync Manager 135
Setting up HTC Sync Manager to recognize HTC One V 136
Setting up HTC One V to sync with your computer 136
Syncing HTC One V and your computer 140
Ripping music from a CD with HTC Sync Manager 140
Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering 141
Connecting to the Internet through a computer 141
Internet connections
Data connection 142
Wi-Fi 143
Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 144
Using HTC One V as a wireless router 145
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth basics 147
Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 147
Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 148
Sending information using Bluetooth 149
Receiving information using Bluetooth 150
Settings and security
Turning Airplane mode on or off 152
Changing display settings 152
Changing sound settings 153
Changing the display language 154
More ways to extend battery life 155
Backing up settings to Google 155
Accessibility settings 155
Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 156
Protecting HTC One V with a screen lock 156
Encrypting data on HTC One V 157
Checking information about HTC One V 158
Managing memory 158
Other essentials
Status icons 160
Using the onscreen keyboard 161
Entering words with predictive text 162
Entering text by speaking 164
Restarting HTC One V 164
Resetting HTC One V 165
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.
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Unboxing
HTC One V
1. BACK
2. HOME
3. RECENT APPS
4. VOLUME
5. POWER
6. Notification LED
7. 3.5mm headset jack
8. Proximity sensor
9. USB connector
§ If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximity
sensor. You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for HTC One V that
already has a small opening for the sensor.
§ You need to insert and use a storage card to store your photos, videos, music, and
other files.
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Bottom cover
Removing the bottom cover
Remove the bottom cover to access the SIM card slot and storage card slot.
1. Securely hold HTC One V with the front facing down.
2. With your thumbs, push the bottom cover out to remove it.
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Replacing the bottom cover
Antennas are placed underneath the cover. To get the best signal for calls and data
connection, be sure to secure the cover tightly.
1. Align the teeth underneath the bottom cover with the notches on the side of the
phone.
2. Press down on the bottom cover with your thumbs, and then push it until it
locks into place.
You’ll hear a click when the bottom cover is locked in place.
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SIM card
The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and memory for storing
phonebook contacts and/or text messages.
Inserting the SIM card
1. Take the bottom cover off.
2. With the SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out,
insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
Removing the SIM card
Make sure to switch off HTC One V before removing your SIM card.
1. Take the bottom cover off.
2. Slide the SIM card out from the SIM card slot.
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Storage card
Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music.
Inserting the storage card
1. Take the bottom 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 One V is on, unmount the
storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap .
2. Tap Storage > Unmount storage card.
Removing the storage card
1. Take the bottom cover off.
2. Slide the storage card out from its slot.
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Charging the battery
Before you turn on and start using HTC One V, it is recommended that you charge the
battery.
Only the power adapter and USB cable provided in the box must be used to charge
the battery.
1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector.
2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the power adapter.
3. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery.
As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging if it overheats.
Switching the power on or off
Switching the power on
Press the POWER button. Easy.
When you turn on HTC One V 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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Setting up HTC One V for the first time
When you switch on HTC One V for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up.
Just follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be up and running in no time.
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.
When HTC One V has started, you'll see Quick Tips on some screens (such as the
Home screen) that will guide you in using HTC One V. 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.
Want some quick guidance on using your phone?
Show Me helps you get the most out of HTC One V in seconds.
§ Need to know how to do something right away? Just type in some keywords
and get clear, up-to-date answers right on HTC One V.
§ Ever have the feeling that you're not getting the most out of your phone?
Browse through the friendly walkthroughs on Show Me to learn how. The topics
range from intro to advanced and the Show Me widget even recommends
topics that you might like.
To open Show Me from the Home screen, tap > Show Me.
If you haven't downloaded Show Me content yet, or if there's updated content
available, just tap the download link to get it.
Searching Show Me
1. In Show Me, 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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Your first week with your new phone
Features you'll enjoy on HTC One V
HTC One V gives you an amazing camera, great sound experience, and more.
Capture every moment as it happens
Launch the camera from the lock screen and take your shots instantly with no delay.
Here are some of the great camera features you can use:
§ With Video Pic, you can snap a picture while you're shooting video. See Taking
a photo while recording a video on page 27.
You can also capture a photo from a previously recorded video. See Taking a
photo while watching a video on page 60.
§ With a single press of 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 29.
§ Use Continuous shooting mode to capture 20 consecutive shots or more. See
Taking continuous camera shots on page 28.
Beats By Dr. Dre Audio™
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 67.
Dropbox integration with HTC Sense
Always have access to your photos, videos, and documents anywhere by storing them
in Dropbox. When you set up your Dropbox account from HTC One V, you can even
get an additional 23 GB of free Dropbox storage for two years. To find out how, see
Using Dropbox on HTC One V on page 95.
HTC Car
With the HTC Car app, keep yourself entertained while finding your way on the road.
You can use turn-by-turn navigation, browse maps, take calls, and listen to music or
Internet radio. To find out more, see HTC Car on page 101.
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Rich and seamless browsing experience
Enjoy HTML5 and Flash® 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 53.
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 56.
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 38.
Home screen
Your Home screen is where you make HTC One V 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 31.
Extended Home screen
As you start to do more things with HTC One V, you might find that one Home screen
is not enough. No problem.
Slide your finger horizontally to the 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.
Finger gestures
Tap When you want to type using the keyboard, select items onscreen such
as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap
them with your finger.
Press and
hold
Swipe or
slide
Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or
link in a webpage), simply press and hold the item.
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
drag. While dragging, do not 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. This finger gesture is always in a
vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
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Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation
from portrait to landscape by turning HTC One V sideways. When
entering text, you can turn HTC One V sideways to bring up a bigger
keyboard.
Pinch In some apps, like Gallery or the web browser, you can “pinch” the
screen using two fingers (for example, thumb and index finger) to
zoom in or zoom out when viewing a picture or a webpage.
Two-finger
scrolling
In some apps that have sorting, like Mail or People, you can use two
fingers to scroll the screen. The screen displays the sorting order, and
you can easily scroll to the information you want.
Sleep mode
Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC One V into a low power state while
the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC One V is in your
bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though, and missed calls and messages
appear on the lock screen.
To prevent missed calls or messages from appearing on the lock screen, slide the
Notifications panel open, and then tap > Privacy.
Switching to Sleep mode
Briefly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode.
HTC One V also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s idle for a while.
Waking up from Sleep mode
To wake HTC One V up manually, press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock the
screen.
HTC One V automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call.
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Unlocking the screen
Pull the ring up to unlock the screen.
If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, pin, or password, you will be asked to
draw the pattern on the screen or enter the PIN or password before it unlocks.
If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can drag or to the ring to
snooze or dismiss the event or alarm.
Opening an app or folder from the lock screen
§ On the lock screen, drag an app or folder icon to the ring to unlock the screen
and directly go to the app or folder.
The shortcuts on the lock screen are the same ones on your Home screen's launch
bar. To change the lock screen shortcuts, replace the apps or folders on the launch
bar.
§ When there's a notification or info shown on the lock screen such as a missed
call or new message, you can drag it to the ring to directly go to its app.
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Getting contacts into HTC One V
There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC One V. You can sync HTC One V
with contacts from your Google® Account, computer, Facebook®, and more.
Sync with your
computer
™
Gmail
Facebook Log in to your Facebook account to import your Facebook
Phone contacts You can choose to create and store contacts directly in
SIM card Copy all your SIM contacts to HTC One V.
Microsoft
Exchange
ActiveSync
Transfer Use the Transfer app to transfer not only your contacts, but also
®
Sync the contacts from your old phone to your computer, and
then use HTC Sync or HTC Sync Manager to sync HTC One V
with your computer's Microsoft® Outlook®, Outlook Express or
Windows® Contacts.
Google contacts are imported to HTC One V after you sign in to
your Google Account. You can also create more Google
contacts right from HTC One V.
friends' contact information.
HTC One V or transfer existing ones from your old phone.
HTC One V syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace.
calendar events and text messages from your old phone to
HTC One V.
Transferring contacts from your old phone
Easily transfer contacts from your old phone to HTC One V through Bluetooth®.
Depending on your old phone’s model, you may also transfer other types of data such
as calendar events and text messages to HTC One V.
1. From the Home screen, tap > Transfer.
2. Tap Next to begin.
3. Choose your old phone's name and model.
4. On your old phone, turn Bluetooth on, set it to discoverable mode, and then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Making your first call
1. On the Home screen, tap
2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact’s name.
3. From the list, tap a contact to call.
4. To hang up, tap End Call.
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Sending your first text message
1. From the Home screen, tap > Messages.
2. Tap .
3. Tap , and then select the contacts you want to send the message to.
4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message.
5. Tap to insert a smiley or add quick text.
6. Tap Send.
Getting photos, videos, and music on or off HTC One V
There are two ways you can transfer your media.
§ Connect HTC One V to your computer, and select the Disk drive mode. 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 HTC One V.
HTC Sync Manager can also automatically get photos and videos off HTC One V
to your computer.
Download and install HTC Sync Manager, when available, from our website. Or in
the meantime, download and use the latest version of HTC Sync to sync your
media and data.
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Copying and sharing text
In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select and copy text, and then
paste or share it.
Selecting text
1. Press and hold on a word.
2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the surrounding text you want to
select.
To copy the address of a linked webpage, press and hold the link, and then tap
Copy link URL.
Copying and pasting text
1. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy.
The selected text is then copied to the clipboard.
2. In a text entry field (for example while composing an email), press and hold at
the point where you want to paste the text.
3. Tap Paste.
Sharing text
1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap Share.
2. Choose where to paste and share the selected text, such as in an email message
or social network status update.
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Capturing the HTC One V screen
Want to show off your high game score, write a blog post about HTC One V features,
or post a status update about a song you're playing? It's easy to take a picture of the
screen and share it from Gallery.
Press and hold POWER and then press . The screen is saved in the Camera shots
album in Gallery.
Switching between recently opened apps
You can easily access apps you've just recently opened.
1. Press .
2. Slide your finger up or down to see recently-opened apps.
3. Tap an app to open it.
Notifications
Notification LED
The notification LED shows a:
§ Solid green light when HTC One V is connected to the power adapter or a
computer and the battery is fully charged.
§ Flashing green light when you have a pending notification.
§ Solid orange light when the battery is being charged.
§ Flashing orange light when the battery level reaches very low.
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Notification icons
Notification icons on the status bar make it easy for you to keep on top of your
messages, calendar events, and alarms.
Notifications panel
When you get a new notification, you can open the Notifications panel to see what
event notification or new information you've received. The Notifications panel also lets
you quickly access settings.
1. To open the Notifications panel, press and hold the status bar, then slide your
finger downward.
If you have several notifications, scroll down the screen to see them all.
2. To close the Notifications panel, press and hold the bottom bar of the panel,
then slide your finger up. Or just press .
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Getting to know your settings
Want to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi® connection or make the screen brighter?
Do this and more in Settings.
Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 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 Display (or Display & gestures) to change the screen brightness or set how
long the screen is off before going to sleep.
§ Tap Security to set a screen or SIM card lock.
Getting the battery to last longer
How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use
HTC One V. The features and accessories you use can affect battery life.
You can get the battery to last longer by following a few simple tips:
§ Turn off the display when you're not using it
§ Lower the volume
§ Close battery-intensive programs, such as the Camera, when you're done using
them
§ Make sure apps are closed and not continuously running in the background
§ Use the power adapter whenever possible
Updating the HTC One V software
HTC One V can check and notify you if there’s a new software update available. You
can then download and install the software update using the Wi-Fi or data
connection. You can also manually check if there's an available software update.
Depending on the type of update, the update may erase all your personal data and
customized settings, and also remove any applications you’ve installed. Make sure that
you’ve backed up the information and files you want to keep.
You might want to use Wi-Fi to download software updates to avoid extra data
fees.
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Installing an update
When the Internet connection is on and there's a new update available, the system
update dialog box appears and guides you through the process. If you don't see the
dialog box, check for the update notification icon in the status bar.
1. Slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap the update notification.
2. In the system update dialog box, choose what type of connection to use for
downloading the update.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to start the download.
4. After the download is complete, tap Install now and then tap OK in the Install
system software update dialog box.
Wait for the update to finish. HTC One V will then restart automatically.
Checking for updates manually
1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap .
2. Tap About > Software updates > Check now.
Syncing your media and data with HTC Sync Manager
With HTC Sync Manager, enjoy the same rich media whether you're at your computer
or on the move. Use it also to store your same contacts, important documents, and
other data on both HTC One V and your computer.
HTC Sync Manager is the replacement for HTC Sync, and it provides a lot more
features. You can:
§ Play music and videos using the built-in player. You can also play iTunes® and
Windows Media® Player playlists.
§ Manage your library of music, photos, and videos on your computer.
§ Get music from your CDs to your computer.
§ Sync photos, videos, music, playlists, and albums between HTC One V and your
computer.
§ Sync information such as contacts, calendar, documents, and web bookmarks
between HTC One V and your computer.
This software works on both Windows and Mac®. To find out how to install and use
this software, see HTC Sync Manager basics on page 130.
Download and install HTC Sync Manager, when available, from our website. Or in
the meantime, download and use the latest version of HTC Sync to sync your
media and data.
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Camera
Camera basics
Capture photos instantly, with no delay. Just directly launch the camera from the lock
screen, even if HTC One V is password protected.
1. When your display is off, press POWER.
2. Drag the Camera icon to the lock screen ring so you can start taking photos and
videos right away.
From the Home screen, you can also tap Camera to launch it.
Use the controls on the Viewfinder screen to add effects, zoom in or out, and more.
After using Camera (or if you temporarily leave the Viewfinder screen), you still
need to unlock HTC One V if you have a screen lock.
Zooming
§ Before taking a photo or video, slide your finger on the zoom bar to zoom in or
out.
§ When you're recording video, the zoom bar is always onscreen. You can freely
zoom in or out while recording.
Choosing an effect
Use the available camera effects to make your photos look like they’ve been taken
through special lenses or filters. You can also apply certain effects to videos.
1. Tap .
2. Scroll through the available effects and tap one that you like.
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Setting the resolution
1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap .
2. Tap Image resolution or Video quality, and then choose a resolution.
Choosing a flash mode
Tap the flash icon to choose a flash mode.
When using Flash on or Auto flash mode, the camera intelligently sets the best flash
brightness for your photo.
Taking a photo
1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen.
2. Just point the camera on what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the
focus automatically, and continuously refocuses as you move it.
3. When you're ready to take the photo, tap
.
Recording video
1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen.
2. When you're ready to start recording, tap
3. While recording, you can:
§ Freely zoom in or out.
§ Change focus to a different subject or area by just tapping it on the
Viewfinder screen.
§ Tap the flash icon to turn the flash on or off.
4. To stop recording, tap .
Taking a photo while recording a video
While you're recording video using the main camera, tap to capture a still shot of
your subject.
.
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Taking continuous camera shots
Do you want to take photos of moving subjects? Whether it’s your kid's football game
or a car race, you can capture the action.
Make sure that you're in Auto scene to use this feature.
1. On the Viewfinder screen, just press and hold . The camera takes up to 20
consecutive shots of your subject.
Want to capture a lot more shots? Tap > Continuous shooting, and then clear
the Limit to 20 frames option.
2. After taking the shots, select the photo that you like the most, and then tap Best
shot. To save more photos from the batch, just delete the photos you don’t
want to keep.
Camera scenes
Scenes provide an easy way to override your camera’s normal settings to suit your
current lighting and environment. Use Auto and let the camera automatically
determine optimal settings, or choose from a wide selection of scenes before you
start taking photos.
Improving portrait shots
If you'd like your family or friends to look their best in your photos, make sure to use
the portrait scene. It smoothens the skin in your shots.
1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap
2. Tap Portrait.
3. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .
.
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Taking a group shot
Finding it difficult to make everyone smile and have them look at the camera at the
same time? With HTC One V, you get perfect group portraits with the most smiles
and the fewest blinks.
1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap .
2. Tap Group portrait.
3. When you're ready to take the photo, tap . The camera takes several shots
and merges them into the best possible group photo.
Taking a panoramic photo
Whether it’s the Golden Gate Bridge or the Eiffel Tower, you can capture anything
wide or tall in a single photo.
1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap
2. Tap Panorama.
Zoom and flash are disabled when you're in this mode.
3. When you're ready to take the first shot, tap . Directional arrows appear,
prompting you to pan left or right in landscape view (or pan up or down in
portrait view).
4. As you pan, a guide appears onscreen. Use this to frame the first portion of the
scene you want to capture.
5. Continue moving HTC One V as smoothly as you can. The camera automatically
captures five consecutive frames.
6. Tap to stop capturing anytime.
The camera stitches the shots into a single photo.
.
Using HDR
When shooting portraits against a bright background, use HDR to capture your
subjects clearly. HDR brings out the details of both the highlights and shadows, even
in high contrast lighting.
1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap
2. Tap HDR.
3. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .
The camera takes three shots at different exposure levels and combines them into one
enhanced photo.
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Shooting in low light
Capture stunning images even in dim light.
1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap .
2. Tap Low light.
Flash is disabled when you're in this mode.
3. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .
§ To avoid getting blurry photos, maintain a steady grip on HTC One V.
§ Improve your photo after taking the shot by applying special effects like auto
enhance and high contrast.
Recording videos in slow motion
Relive high speed action bit by bit and add a touch of suspense to your videos.
1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap .
2. Tap Slow motion video.
3. Frame your subject on the Viewfinder screen.
4. Tap to start recording.
Changing camera and video settings
1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap
2. As well as changing basic camera and video settings, you can also:
§ Change the review duration to set how long a captured photo or video will
be displayed on the Review screen before the camera changes back to the
Viewfinder screen.
§ Automatically take a shot when your subject smiles (photo mode only).
§ Geo-tag photos to store GPS location in your captured photos (photo
mode only).
§ Set the ISO level. Higher ISO numbers are better for taking pictures in low
light conditions (photo mode only).
§ Automatically upload photos to a social network (photo mode only). You
can set the upload frequency, select the album to upload to, and set the
privacy level.
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