Htc One E8 User Manual

User guide HTC One (E8)

The HTC Eye ExperienceWith the new HTC Eye Experience, enjoy features beyond conventional camera shooting. Here aresome of these features:In a video c

Changing card settingsYou can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. Forexample, you can change the weather

Searching HTC One (E8) and the WebYou can search for information on HTC One (E8) and on the Web. In the Google Search app, startyour search by enterin

Browsing the Web1. Open the Internet app.2. Tap the URL box on top of the screen. If the webpage is in fullscreen mode, flick the screen down to show

Saving web content for laterSave webpages to read later, even without an Internet connection. You can also add some video clipson webpages to the Watc

Using your browsing historyHTC One (E8) keeps a record of webpages you've visited.If you don't want HTC One (E8) to keep your browsing histo

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,

HTC BoomSound profileWith the HTC BoomSound™ profile turned on, you'll still enjoy enhanced audio quality even whenyou plug in a headset. Listen

Updating album covers and artist photosTo save on data usage, you might want to connect to a Wi-Fi network when updating your albumcovers and artist p

Viewing song lyricsLove a song so much that you want to sing along? HTC One (E8) gives your music an extra kick withsong lyrics and cool music visuali

3. When you find the video that you like, tap it. Want to watch the video at a later time instead? Tap next to the video title, and then tap Addto &

UnboxingHTC One (E8)1. USB connector2. 3.5mm headset jack3. Dual speakers4. VOLUME5. microSD™ card tray with eject hole6. Proximity sensor7. Front cam

FM RadioListening to FM RadioListen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app.You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HT

Sharing your media to HTC Connect enabled devicesRefer to the documentation that came with the HTC Connect enabled device on how to set it up.1. Open

§ DLNA — see HTC Connect on page 110 or Sharing your media to DLNA devices on page 112§ Miracast™ — see HTC Connect on page 110§ Bluetooth — see HTC C

§ Viewing a video in Gallery§ Playing music in the HTC Music appWhile you're playing media on the big screen, you can multitask and do other thin

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

Copying files to or from HTC One (E8)You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC One (E8).Save and close your files before copying them fr

§ Moving apps to the storage card doesn't back up the apps. If you do a factory reset, your phoneloses the apps. You'll need to reinstall th

Deleting files or folders1. In File Manager, browse for the file or folder.2. Select items to delete.3. Tap Delete.Google DriveUsing Google Drive on H

Activating your free Google Drive storageUse up to 115GB of free Google Drive storage. In addition to the default storage that you get fromGoogle Driv

4. Select the photos and videos you want to upload, and then tap Next.5. Choose or create a folder in Google Drive.6. Tap Save to upload.Sharing links

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Working with documents that are stored in Google DriveWith Polaris™Office 5, view PDFs and edit Office documents that are stored in your Google Drive.

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, or save them as anemail attachment.Contacts § Save contacts and other person

6. If prompted, sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Drive.7. To do a daily backup, make sure the Automatic backup switch is on. You c

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

Backing up your text messagesKeep important text messages by backing them up to the phone storage. You can easily restorebacked up text messages after

Backing up your personal dictionaryYou can back up new words you’ve added to the predictive text dictionary.1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language &

Back up and restoreBack up your HTC phone to your computer so you can easily restore your backup to the same phoneor to another HTC phone.Sync playlis

7. Click Start. Wait for HTC Sync Manager to finish transferring content.8. When done, slide open the Notifications panel on your HTC phone, and then

5. Place the nano SIM card (contacts facing down) into the tray. 6. Insert the card tray back into the slot.Removing a nano SIM cardMake sure to switc

A factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including personalinformation.Performing a factory reset from settings1. Go to Set

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

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

How do I add an extension number to a contact number?While creating a new contact or editing a contact's details in People, you can add anextensi

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 in touch with

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 a message to a group offive people, you

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

EmailMailChecking your mailThe Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or more emailaccounts that you’ve set up on HTC

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 eject hole next

5. Tap Done.6. Swipe to the added tab to check your email messages.Sending an email message1. Open the Mail app.2. Switch to the email account that yo

Quickly replying to an email messageYou can quickly respond to a new email message from the Home screen or lock screen.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

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

GmailViewing your Gmail InboxAll your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox.1. Open the Gmail app. The first time you use Google, you ne

3. Do one of the following:§ If you're replying to the sender or you selected Reply all, enter your reply message.§ If you selected Forward, spec

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

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

Sharing an eventYou can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachmentwith 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 will appear in thenotifications ar

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

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

3. Tap to turn Compass mode on. In Compass mode, the map orients itself depending on thedirection you're facing. To exit Compass mode, tap .4.

5. If available, tap to narrow the search results.6. Tap a card from the search results to check the address, get directions, see the location inStr

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

Making phone calls in HTC Car§ Tap Dialer to open the dialpad.§ Tap People and then browse a category or search by entering a name.§ Tap Speak and say

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

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

6. To add another page, tap . You'll see an onscreen message if you reached the maximumnumber of pages.7. Press to save the note.Grouping note

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 options for sharing,setting it as a ringtone, and more.Keeping track of yo

Charging the batteryBefore you turn on and start using HTC One (E8), it is recommended that you charge the battery.§ If the battery has been discharge

Kid ModeWorried that your kids might wander off to inappropriate web sites or mess with your importantwork 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 4G/L

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

Wi-FiTo use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”.The availability and strength of a Wi-Fi signal varies depending on objects

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

§ Install security certificates.§ Enter your login credentials.§ Download and install a required VPN app, if you're connecting to a secured enter

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

Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USBtetheringNo Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection o

BluetoothTurning Bluetooth on or off1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings.2. Tap the Bluetooth tile to turn Bluet

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

Switching the power off1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on.2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.3. Tap

6. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, andthen tap the relevant notification to view the file

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

Automatic screen rotationAutomatic rotation is not supported in all applications.1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display & gestures or Display, ge

§ Screen lock sounds§ Pull-to-refresh sounds§ Vibration when pressing hardware buttons§ Touch sound and vibration when tapping the HTC Sense keyboardT

Installing a digital certificateUse client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC One (E8) to access VPNor secured Wi-FI ne

Restoring a nano SIM card that has been locked outIf you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, the cardwill beco

6. Follow the onscreen instructions.7. Tap Lock phone after, and then specify the idle time before the screen is locked.To help make Smart Lock more r

Navigating HTC One (E8) with TalkBackUse TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC One (E8) by spoken feedback. When you touch thescreen, HTC One (E8) vibr

Assigning TalkBack shortcutsTalkBack has customizable gestures that can be used to open the Notifications panel, view recentapps, access TalkBack cont

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

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

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IndexAAccounts- syncing 121Airplane mode 171Alarms- setting 158Apps- arranging 60- grouping into a folder 60, 61- hiding or unhiding 61- icons o

Car- about 152- handling calls 154- HTC Car Kit 152- navigation 153- playing music 153- voice commands 153Change phone language 173Clock 157,

Google Drive- about 117- saving to Google Drive 120- storage space 118- uploading photos and videos 118- working with documents 120Google Maps 1

Live Makeup 68Location settings 150Lock screen- answering a call 90- dismissing an alarm 27- opening an app 33- rejecting a call 90- unlocking

- sending contact information 136- transferring contacts 20, 134Phone calls- blocking a call 93- call history 92- calling 88- conference call 92

Settings- About 23- Accessibility 173- display language 173- Storage 114Setup- contacts from old phone 20- initial setup 18- photos, music, vide

- removing 58, 59- resizing 57Wireless display 111Wireless router 166Word prediction 42, 43- bilingual prediction 43YYouTube 108- finding video

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your backup and to continue setting up yourphone.5. Slide open the Notifications panel to check if ther

ContentsWhat's newAndroid 5.0 Lollipop update 9The HTC Eye Experience 10UnboxingHTC One (E8) 11Slots with card trays 11nano SIM card 12Storage ca

Transferring content from an iPhoneIf you have an iPhone, it's fast and easy to transfer your contacts, messages, and other content whenyou use H

Social networkaccountsLog in to your favorite social networks to sync contact information fromthem.Microsoft®ExchangeActiveSync®HTC One (E8) syncs you

Using Quick SettingsIn the Quick Settings panel, easily turn settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on or off.1. Do any of the following:§ With two fing

Getting to know your settingsWant to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi connection, or add your accounts? Do this and more inSettings.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

Checking for updates manually1. Go to Settings, and then tap About.2. Tap Software updates. HTC One (E8) checks if updates are available.If you don&ap

Restoring apps from Google PlayUpgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that youpreviously downloaded.

Your first week with yournew phoneBasicsOnscreen navigation buttonsHTC One (E8) has onscreen navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen which rota

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

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

HTC BlinkFeedYour dynamic Home screen 51Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 51Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed 52Customizing the Highlights feed 53

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

FlickFlicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you needto swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as whenmoving right and left

Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text.Two-finger swipeSwipe down from the status bar using two fingers to access Quick Setting

Three-finger tapWhile using the HTC Car app, tap the screen with three fingers to activatethe 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 easily switch betweenthe 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 to wake up yourphone wi

Wake up the phone directly to the Home widget panel1. Lift the phone inportrait orientation.2. Swipe left across thescreen right away.Make sure you&ap

Making a call with Quick callWhen the screen is off and HTC One (E8) is in sleep mode, easily make a call by just swiping andusing voice commands.§ Th

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

NotificationsNotifications panelNotification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in progresssuch as files downlo

Video chat and phone callsVideo chat 87Making a call with Smart dial 88Dialing an extension number 89Returning a missed call 89Speed dial 89Calling a

§ Solid green light when HTC One (E8) is connected to thepower adapter or a computer and the battery is fullycharged.§ Flashing green light when you h

Sharing text1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap .2. Choose where to paste and share the selected text, such as in an email mes

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 word suggestions in thelanguages

Using the Trace keyboardInstead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words.This feature is available only f

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

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

Manage your apps§ Install the latest software and application updates. Updates sometimes include batteryperformance improvements.§ Uninstall or disabl

HTC Dot ViewPersonalizing HTC Dot ViewIf you bought the HTC Dot View™ case designed for HTC One (E8), use its app to personalize what'sseen throu

Types of notifications to displayAlerts for clock alarms, timers, and calendar events will automatically display through theHTC Dot View case. You can

Backup 122HTC Sync Manager 127Reset 129PeopleYour contacts list 131Setting up your profile 132Adding a new contact 132Editing a contact’s information

Need more details?For more details, see the HTC Dot View Get started guide that comes with the case.HTC GuideHaving hardware or connection problems?Be

HTC BlinkFeedYour dynamic Home screenGet the latest about your interests or stay in touch with friends right on HTC BlinkFeed. Set upwhich social netw

Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeedPersonalize HTC BlinkFeed to show articles and status updates from your favorite news sources,categories, editi

Subscribing to multiple regional editionsWant to keep up to date on current events in more than one region? You can show one or moreeditions 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

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

Editing Home screen panelsAdding or removing a widget panel§ You won't be able to add a new widget panel if you've already reached the maxim

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

BluetoothTurning Bluetooth on or off 168Connecting a Bluetooth headset 168Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 169Receiving files using Bluetooth 169Sett

Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 2. Ta

Grouping apps into a folder1. On the Apps screen, tap > Custom.2. Tap > Rearrange apps.3. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to an

Choosing what notifications to show on the lock screenChoose the types of notifications to show or hide on the lock screen. You can also prioritizenot

CameraCamera basicsCamera screenTake great photos and videos with the camera, and make them more memorable by applying avariety of filters and scenes.

Applying a filterUse the available filters to make your photos and videos look like they’ve been taken through speciallenses.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 focus automatica

§ In Camera settings, you can tap Image adjustments and adjust the contrast, saturation, andsharpness before taking the photo.§ After capturing the ph

Selfies and people shotsTips for taking selfies and people shotsDo you want yourself, your family, and friends to look best in your shots? Here are so

Applying skin touch-ups with Live MakeupTouch up your skin before taking your selfie. Live Makeup smoothens your skin in real time.1. Switch to Selfie

6. Pose and frame yourself on the Viewfinder screen.7. Look at the front camera, and then:§ Say Say Cheese or Capture to take a photo selfie.§ Say Act

About this guideIn this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information:This is a note. A note often gives addit

3. Tap to toggle between the following options:Take a photo or record a 15-second video of the scene, and then capture your selfie.Use both the main

4. When you're ready to take the first shot, center the white box within the Viewfinder markers.The camera automatically captures the frame.5. St

Other camera featuresUsing Zoe cameraDon’t let the best moments just pass by. When timing is everything, capture the exact moment withHTC One (E8) and

3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options.4. Tap , and then tap .5. To take an HDR photo, tap .Recording videos in slow motionR

6. When done, tap . To display the settings again, just tap .7. When you're ready to take a photo, tap .You can save your customized settings

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

Showing or hiding albumsHave too many albums cluttering up Gallery? You can choose to show or hide albums.1. In Gallery, tap > Albums.2. Tap Sho

Adding location informationWant to specify more than just the city? You can add names of points of interests (POI) to yourphotos too.1. In Gallery, ta

Copying or moving photos or videos between albums1. Open the Gallery app.2. Tap > Albums to switch to Albums view.3. Tap a tile to open an album.

3. Type the new tag name in the text field, then tap .4. Tap OK to save your changes.Removing tags1. In Gallery, tap > Tags.2. Find the tile of

Important note on recoverable dataFiles and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your devicemay still be recoverable by

5. Tap the photos that are most similar to what you want to find and do one of the following:§ Tap Continue to refine the search.§ Tap Finish to see t

Applying custom filters to photosFilters can only be applied to photos that are stored locally.1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen,

4. Drag the slider to apply Face Fusion to the image. 5. When you are satisfied with the result, tap Save and choose to save as a photo or video.To ch

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

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

3. To trim the video, tap > Edit.4. Drag the trim sliders to the part where you want the video to begin and end.5. Tap to preview your trimmed

Viewing a Zoe in GalleryWhen you view a group of photos and videos such as in an album, Gallery automatically composes aZoe™. A Zoe is a collection of

Video chat and phone callsVideo chatWhile doing a video call using a third-party video chat app, you can use Face Tracking to keep yourface in view at

3. Drag the mini-window anywhere you want.4. Depending on the video chat app, you can single or double-tap the mini-window to switchscreens with the c

3. If there are a number of matches found (for example, 8 matches), tap the number to see allthe matches.4. Tap the contact you want to call. § To che

What's newAndroid 5.0 Lollipop updateWith the Android™ 5.0 Lollipop update, enjoy enhancements to some of your favorite features.Here are some of

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

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 pu

Setting up a conference callConference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make or accept a call, and thensimply dial each subse

Blocking a callerWhen you block a phone number or a contact, all calls from the phone number or contact will bedeclined 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 tosend 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

3. Tap > Move to secure box.4. Select the messages, and then tap Move.To move all the messages from a contact, on the Messages screen, press and

Deleting messages and conversationsOpen the Messages app and do any of the following:Delete a message Open the conversation thread with a contact, tap

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