Htc One E8 User Manual

HTC One (E8) dual simUser guide

nano UIM and nano SIM cardsHTC One (E8) has two card slots that allow you to insert a nano UIM card and GSMnano SIM card.Use standard nano UIM and nan

Playing music from the Lock screenIf you want to launch the Music app directly from the Lock screen, go to Settings, andthen tap Security > Unlock

Adding a song to the queueWhile playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC One (E8). Adda song or an album to the queue so it play

Trimming an MP3 ringtoneUse the Music app's ringtone trimmer if you want to set only a part of the song asringtone.1. When you find the song that

Finding music videos on YouTubeIt's easy to find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube.On the Now playing screen, tap > Se

5. To add another video to your playlist, browse or search for the video, and thentap next to the video title.6. Tap Add to, and then tap the playli

Wireless mediaHTC ConnectLooking for a new wireless home entertainment system? Find one that has theHTC Connect™ logo.Experience smooth connectivity a

3. Choose the device you want to connect to. 4. Once connected, use your phone to control the volume, pause or resumeplayback, and more.5. To stop wir

3. Open any music app on your phone.4. Swipe up with three fingers on the screen.5. From the list of available devices, choose where you want to play

StoragePhone storageTypes of storageWant to know what types of storage you can use for your apps, data, and files?HTC One (E8) has these storage types

Making more storage spaceAs you use HTC One (E8), you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity overtime. Here are some tips on how to inc

Removing the nano UIM and nano SIM cardsMake sure to switch off HTC One (E8) before removing the card.1. Hold the phone face up and the top panel faci

You cannot undo encryption on the phone storage. If you want to return to anunencrypted phone, you must perform a factory reset.Once you enable storag

Uploading files requires you have the Drive app installed on HTC One (E8). If thisapp is not preloaded, you can download and install it from Google Pl

Uploading your photos and videos to Google DriveUse Gallery to upload your photos and videos to Google Drive.1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swip

Giving people access through the Drive appUsing the Drive app, add the people you want to share your Google Drive link with.You can also set permissio

Saving a document from HTC One (E8) to Google DriveIn Polaris Office 5, you can save a PDF you're viewing or an Office document youcreated to you

Sync, backup, and resetOnline syncAdding your social networks, email accounts, and moreYou can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from yo

3. Tap next to the account you want to remove. Or if you're on the Account settings screen, tap .4. Tap Remove.Some personal data may be retai

Messages Back up your text messages to the phone storage or storage card, orsave them as an email attachment.Contacts § Save contacts and other person

3. Make sure Back up phone daily is selected, and then tap Next.4. Sign in with your Google Account, HTC Account, or Facebook account.5. On the Cloud

Switching from your previous online storage to Google DriveAfter you've restored a saved backup from your Dropbox storage toHTC One (E8), remembe

Inserting the microSD card1. Hold the phone face up.2. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool (or a small bent paperclip) into the tray ejecthole next

Backing up your text messagesKeep important text messages by backing them up to the phone storage. You caneasily restore backed up text messages after

and then tap it again to open the backup file to import. Enter the password you've setfor this backup or select This backup file is not password

Transfer content§ Transfer iPhone photos, text messages, contacts, and more to your HTC phone.You can also find and install the same apps that you wer

Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phoneWith HTC Sync Manager, easily transfer iPhone content such as contacts, messages,wallpaper, came

ResetRestarting HTC One (E8) (Soft reset)If HTC One (E8) is running slower than normal, is unresponsive, or has an app that isnot performing properly,

Performing a factory reset from settings1. Go to Settings, and then tap Backup & reset.2. Tap Reset phone.3. If you want to delete media, document

PeopleYour contacts listThe People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC One (E8) and from onlineaccounts you're logged in to. Use the

Finding peopleSearch for contacts stored on HTC One (E8), your company directory if you have anExchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you&apo

4. Enter the contact information in the fields provided.5. Tap Save.When you tap the added contact in your contacts list, you'll see the contacti

Getting in touch with a contact1. Open the People app.2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name), and then choose how you want to get intouch with t

Removing the microSD cardMake sure to unmount your microSD card before removing it.1. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you.2. Insert th

Copying contacts from one account to anotherContacts from your social network accounts may not be copied.1. On the People tab, tap > Manage conta

Sending contact information1. On the People tab, do one of the following:To send Do thisSomeone's contactinformationPress and hold the name of th

Sending a message or email to a groupYou will be charged for each text message sent. For example, if you send amessage to a group of five people, you

Organizing your private contacts1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts > Private contacts.2. To add contacts to the private contacts list

EmailGmailViewing your Gmail InboxAll your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox.1. Open the Gmail app.2. Do any of the following from y

Sending an email message in Gmail1. In the inbox of the Gmail account you want to use, tap (or tap >Compose).2. Fill in one or more recipients.

MailChecking your mailThe Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or moreemail accounts that you’ve set up on HTC One (

Sending an email message1. Open the Mail app.2. Switch to the email account that you want to use.3. Tap .4. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to l

Quickly replying to an email messageYou can quickly respond to a new email message from the Home screen or lockscreen.1. When you receive a new email

Deleting email messages1. Switch to the email account you want to use.2. Select the email messages you want to delete. To select all, select one email

Charging the batteryBefore you turn on and start using HTC One (E8), it is recommended that you chargethe battery.Use only the adapter and the USB cab

3. Tap your current office status, and then select Out of the office.4. Set the dates and times.5. Enter the auto-reply message.6. If you want a diffe

CalendarViewing the CalendarUse the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you'vesigned into your online accounts, rela

Scheduling or editing an eventYou can create or edit events on HTC One (E8), and also sync events with yourExchange ActiveSync calendar. You can also

Sharing an eventYou can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as afile attachment with your email or message.1. Do on

Dismissing or snoozing event remindersIf you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon willappear in the notifications ar

Travel and mapsLocation settingsTurning location services on or offIn order to find your location on HTC One (E8), you need to enable location sources

Navigating the mapYou can navigate the map using finger gestures.§ Slide your finger in any direction to pan.§ Double-tap the map or slide two fingers

5. Tap the info sheet to check the address, get directions, see the location in StreetView (if available), and more.6. To check the next or previous l

Using voice commands in HTC CarUse your voice to control HTC Car.This feature may not be available in all languages.1. In HTC Car, tap the screen with

3. Tap to search your collection.4. Tap an album, song, or playlist to listen to it.Making phone calls in HTC Car§ Tap Dialer to open the dialpad.§

Want some quick guidance on your phone?Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in the Tips & Help app to learnhow to use your phone.§ Whe

Other appsUsing ScribbleWant to make a page for your digital scrapbook? Use the Scribble app to get artisticand combine photos, text, and illustration

Inserting images and illustrations in a noteWhile composing a note, you can:§ Tap to take a photo, or tap > Insert to select an image from Gall

5. Tap the area above the date, and then use the editing tools to insert text andillustrations.6. To add another page, tap .7. Press to save the no

Setting an alarmYou can set up one or more alarms.1. Open the Clock app.2. On the Alarms tab, select the check box of an alarm and then tap that alarm

To see your recorded voice clips, tap . Press and hold a voice clip to see optionsfor sharing, setting it as a ringtone, and more.Keeping track of yo

Kid ModeWorried that your kids might wander off to inappropriate web sites or mess with yourimportant work files while using HTC One (E8)? Use Kid Mod

Internet connectionsTurning the data connection on or offTurning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges.You need a data

Turning data roaming on or offConnect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services whenyou’re out of your mobile operator’s cov

3. Tap to select a card slot.4. On the Mobile tab, drag the vertical line markers to see how much data you'veused during a particular time inte

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network via WPSIf you're using a Wi-Fi router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can connectHTC One (E8) easily.1. Turn

Phone setup and transferSetting up your new phone for the first timeWhen you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up

§ Install security certificates§ Enter your login credentials§ Download and install a required VPN app on HTC One (E8)Contact your network administrat

Using HTC One (E8) as a Wi-Fi hotspotShare your data connection with other devices by turning HTC One (E8) into a Wi-Fihotspot.§ Make sure the data co

Sharing your phone's Internet connection byUSB tetheringNo Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the dataconnection of

Wireless sharingBluetoothTurning Bluetooth on or off1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings.2. Tap the Bluetooth ti

Reconnecting a Bluetooth headsetNormally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth onHTC One (E8), and then turning on the head

6. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications paneldown, and then tap the relevant notification to view the file

Pairing via NFCIf you're using a protective case with your phone, remove it first before using NFCto pair and connect.1. Go to Settings, and then

Settings and securityAirplane modeWhen you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC One (E8) areturned off, including the call functi

3. Tap Do not disturb exceptions and then tap .4. Choose whether to select contacts or groups to add to the exceptions list.5. Select the checkbox to

Scheduling when to turn data connection offTo help conserve power and data usage, you can set a time period when the dataconnection will automatically

Restoring your backup from your onlinestorageIf you used HTC Backup before, you can restore your backup to HTC One (E8) whenyou turn the phone on for

Changing the display fontYou can change the font style and size of the display font.1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display & gestures or Display,

Accessibility settingsUse these settings when you’ve downloaded and installed an accessibility tool, such asa screen reader that provides voice feedba

Disabling an appApps, even if not used often, may be running in the background and downloadingdata. If an app cannot be uninstalled, you can disable i

Hiding the caller from the lock screenYou can prevent the names and photos of incoming callers from appearing on thelock or security screens.The calle

Bypassing the lock screenIf you've set a screen lock for HTC One (E8), you can just skip the lock screen and gostraight to the security screen fo

Using TalkBack gesturesWhen TalkBack is turned on and the Explore by touch setting is selected, the regulartouch gestures are replaced by the TalkBack

Using TalkBack context menusTalkBack has context menus for controlling continuous reading and global TalkBackcontrols. These menus can be accessed usi

TalkBack language settings1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accessibility.2. Tap Text-to-speech output > Google Text-to-speech Engine, and do one of

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Transferring content from an Android phoneOn your old Android phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transferyour content to your new HTC

IndexAAccounts- syncing 115Airplane mode 167Alarms- setting 153Apps- arranging 58- grouping into a folder 58, 59- hiding or unhiding 59- icons o

- HTC Car Kit 147- navigation 148- playing music 148- voice commands 148Change phone language 170Clock- alarm 153- setting date and time 152Con

Google Maps 145Google Now- setting up 92- turning off 94Google Play- installing apps 24- refund 25Google Voice Search 95GPS (Global Positioning

LLanguage- system language 170Location settings 145Lock screen- answering a call 83- dismissing an alarm 28- opening an app 34- rejecting a call

- sending contact information 131- transferring contacts 19, 129Phone calls- blocking a call 86- call history 85- calling 81- conference call 85

- Google Drive 112- text 45- TV 106Shortcuts 34Sleep mode 28Slideshow- highlight video 80Slow motion video 69Smart network sharing 162SMSSee M

Transferring contacts from your old phonethrough BluetoothUse Bluetooth to transfer contacts from an iPhone, a phone that has Android version2.1 (or e

ContentsUnboxingHTC One (E8) 9nano UIM and nano SIM cards 10Storage card 11Charging the battery 14Switching the power on or off 14Want some quick guid

Phone contacts You can create contacts locally on HTC One (E8), if you don'tprefer to store them on your online accounts.nano UIM andnano SIM car

Using Quick SettingsIn the Quick Settings panel, easily turn settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on or off.1. With two fingers, swipe down from the s

Getting to know your settingsWant to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi connection, or add your accounts? Dothis and more in Settings.1. Open Setting

3. To save on data usage, you can choose to update through Wi-Fi only.4. Choose whether to auto-download system updates, app updates, or both. App upd

Getting apps from Google PlayGoogle Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC One (E8). Choose from awide variety of free and paid apps ranging

Downloading apps from the webYou can download apps directly from websites.§ Apps downloaded from websites can be from unknown sources. To help protect

Your first week with yournew phoneAbout your phoneFeatures you'll enjoy on HTC One (E8)HTC One (E8) gives you options for quick and easy setup. T

Outstanding camera features§ Choose from a variety of pre-defined camera modes, or create your owncamera profiles. See Choosing a capture mode on page

BasicsOnscreen navigation buttonsHTC One (E8) has onscreen navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen whichrotate when you change the orientation.

If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can snooze or dismiss the event oralarm right from the lock screen. Just drag or up.Motion g

Editing Home screen panels 56Changing your main Home screen 57Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 58Arranging apps 58Lock screen 60Camera

Increase ring volume automatically while phone is in your pocket orbagPocket mode makes HTC One (E8) recognize when yourphone is in your bag or pocket

Press and holdTo open the available options for an item (for example, acontact or link in a webpage), just press and hold the item.Swipe or slideQuick

FlickFlicking the screen is similar to swiping, except thatyou need to swipe your finger in light, quickerstrokes, such as when moving right and left

Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture ortext.Two-finger swipeSwipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access QuickSettings.

Three-finger tapWhile using the HTC Car app, tap the screen with three fingersto activate the voice command mode.This feature may not be available in

Switching between recently opened appsWhen you're multitasking and using different apps on HTC One (E8), you can easilyswitch between the apps yo

Motion LaunchWaking up the phone with Motion LaunchWhen the screen is off and HTC One (E8) is in sleep mode, use Motion Launch™ towake up and unlock y

Wake up the phone directly to HTC BlinkFeed1. Lift the phone inportrait orientation.2. Swipe right acrossthe screen rightaway.Make sure you're no

Making a call with Quick callWhen the screen is off and HTC One (E8) is in sleep mode, easily make a call by justswiping and using voice commands.§ Ma

Bypassing the screen lock for Quick callIf you've set a screen lock with credentials, you can set HTC One (E8) to skip thesecurity screen so you

Home dialing 86MessagesSending a text message (SMS) 87Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 87Sending a group message 88Resuming a draft message 88Replyi

Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off1. On HTC BlinkFeed, slide two fingers together, and then tap .2. While HTC BlinkFeed is selected, tap Remove.3. To ad

Subscribing to multiple regional editionsWant to keep up to date on current events in more than one region? You can showone or more editions of your c

Posting to your social networksYou can easily post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed.1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu.2. Ta

NotificationsNotifications panelNotification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activitiesin progress such as files downlo

§ Solid green light when HTC One (E8) isconnected to the power adapter or acomputer and the battery is fully charged.§ Flashing green light when you h

Sharing text1. 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

Selecting a keyboard layoutChoose a keyboard layout that suits your typing style.1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sens

Setting a second language for word predictionYou can set the word prediction to be bilingual. As you type, you’ll get wordsuggestions in the languages

Using the Trace keyboardInstead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words.You need to turn on the Trace ke

Checking battery usageSee a ranking list of apps that are using the battery. You can also see how much andhow long the battery has been used for each

Private contacts 132EmailGmail 134Mail 136CalendarViewing the Calendar 141Scheduling or editing an event 142Choosing which calendars to show 142Sharin

Extreme power saving modeIn times when you don't need to use much of your phone, turn Extreme power savingmode on to extend battery life longer.

§ Use automatic brightness (the default), or manually lower the brightness.§ Set the screen timeout to a shorter time.§ Don't use a live wallpape

Other tipsTo squeeze in a little bit more battery power, try these tips:§ Tone down the ringtone and media volume.§ Minimize the use of vibration or s

PersonalizingMaking HTC One (E8) truly yoursMake HTC One (E8) look and sound just the way you want it.§ Choose a ringtone and other sounds that you li

Home wallpaperChoose from the available wallpapers, or use any photo you've taken with the camera.1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget pa

4. Scroll through the widgets, or tap to search for a specific widget. Some widgets are available in different styles and sizes.5. Press and hold an

4. Scroll through the apps or shortcuts, or tap to search for one.5. Press and hold and then drag an app or a shortcut to a widget panel you wantto

Moving a widget or iconYou can easily move a widget or icon from one widget panel to another.1. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger.2. W

Grouping apps on the widget panel and launchbar1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automaticallycreate a folder. 2. Tap

3. Press and hold an app or folder, and then do one of the following:§ Drag the app or folder to another position on the same page. Wait until yousee

Changing the display language 170Accessibility settings 171Turning Magnification gestures on or off 171Installing a digital certificate 171Disabling a

Lock screenAdding a widget on the lock screenChoose from our selection of lock screen widgets.Before you can add a widget on the lock screen, you must

CameraCamera basicsTake great photos and videos with the camera, and make them more memorable byapplying a variety of filters and scenes.Open the Came

Applying a filterUse the available filters to make your photos and videos look like they’ve been takenthrough special lenses.Some camera modes may not

Taking a photo1. Open the Camera app.2. Switch to Camera mode.3. Point the camera at what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the focusautomatical

Other tips§ In Camera settings, tap Grid to help frame the subject better or improve thecomposition.§ If taking photos under fluorescent or incandesce

Taking continuous camera shotsDo you want to take photos of moving subjects? Whether it’s your kid's football gameor a car race, you can capture

4. Press and hold for three seconds to capture a burst shot and a 3-secondvideo clip.5. To continue recording video, press and hold until you see

Taking a panoramic photoGet a wider shot of landscapes in one sweep.Some camera features are not available when you’re in this mode, such as zooming.1

5. Stand in the same spot once you've started capturing, even as you turn aroundto take more shots. For best results, remember to:§ Avoid capturi

Using HDRWhen shooting portraits against a bright background, use HDR, short for HighDynamic Range, to capture your subjects clearly. HDR brings out t

Conventions used in this guideIn this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and importantinformation:This is a note. A note ofte

4. Tap , and then tap .5. Tap an item at the bottom of the Viewfinder screen, and then drag its slider upor down to adjust the setting. 6. When done

3. Tap > Save custom camera.4. Tap Yes to save changes to the existing mode.To delete a custom camera mode, tap . Press and hold a camera mode y

GalleryViewing photos and videos in GalleryReminisce about good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos. Viewthem by time, album, or loc

Copying or moving photos or videos to another album1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Albums tab.2. Tap a tile to open an album.3. Tap

3. Zoom out or pan across the map until a numerical location indicator appears. The number in the location indicator shows how many photos were taken

Finding matching photosLooking for photos of a specific person or thing? Use Image match to find photosfaster instead of browsing through Gallery.1. O

4. Draw on the photo.5. Tap Done > . The edited photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited.Applying custom filters to photosFil

Creating an animated gifCreate an animated gif that you can quickly upload and share.You can save a batch of shots that was captured with continuous s

Editing a group shotFinding it difficult to choose a group shot with the most smiles and the fewest blinks?Retouch a group shot so everyone looks thei

5. To trim the video, tap > Edit.6. Drag the trim sliders to the part where you want the video to begin and end.7. Tap to preview your trimmed

Important note on recoverable dataFiles and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased fromyour device may still be recoverable by

Creating a Zoe in GalleryWhen you view a group of photos and videos such as an album, Gallery automaticallycomposes a Zoe™. A Zoe is a collection of p

Phone callsMaking a call with Smart dialYou can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smartdial searches and calls

Returning a missed callYou'll see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call.1. Slide the Notifications panel open to check wh

Calling a number in a message, email, orcalendar eventWhen you receive a text message, email, or calendar event that has a phone numberin it, you can

What can I do during a call?When a call is in progress, you can turn the speakerphone on, place the call on hold,and more.Putting a call on holdTo put

Setting up a conference call (GSM)Conference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make or accept acall, and then simply dial each

Blocking a callerWhen you block a phone number or a contact, all calls from the phone number orcontact will be declined automatically.On the Call Hist

MessagesSending a text message (SMS)1. Open the Messages app.2. Tap .3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field.4. Tap the box that says

Sending a group messageGroup messaging makes it easy to send a message to multiple contacts all at once.You can choose to send a group SMS or group MM

3. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message.4. Tap .Replying to a contact's other phone numberWhen a contact has multiple pho

UnboxingHTC One (E8)1. USB connector2. 3.5mm headset jack3. Dual speakers4. VOLUME5. microSD™ card tray with ejecthole6. Proximity sensor7. Front came

Moving messages to the secure boxYou can move private messages to the secure box. You will need to enter a passwordto read these messages.§ The secure

Copying a text message to the nano UIM ornano SIM card1. Open the Messages app.2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages

Search and web browserGetting instant information with Google NowDo you want to check the weather or your morning commute time before you startyour da

Changing card settingsYou can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your informationneeds. For example, you can change the weather

Refreshing Google NowRefresh Google Now to update the information cards or show relevant cards forinformation that you've just added on HTC One (

Searching the Web with your voiceUse Google Voice Search to find information on the Web by speaking toHTC One (E8).1. Open the Google Search app.2. Ta

Using browser tabsOpen multiple browser tabs and quickly switch from one webpage to another.Open the Internet app.§ To add a browser tab, tap >

Setting browser optionsCustomize the web browser to suit your browsing style. Set display, privacy, andsecurity options when using the web browser.Fro

Only the browsing history stored by the Internet app is deleted. Browsing historystored by other browsers on HTC One (E8) will remain unaffected.Priva

EntertainmentHTC MusicListening to musicEnjoy your favorite songs on HTC One (E8) using the Music app.When you open the Music app for the first time,