HTC 300 User's Guide

Your HTC Desire 300User guide

Storage cardUse a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music.Inserting the storage card1. Take the back cover off.2. Insert the microSD™ car

Types of content HTC Sync Manager can back up and restoreBack up content from HTC Desire 300 to your computer so that you can easilyrestore them to th

HTC Sync Manager keeps opening automatically?HTC Sync Manager opens automatically whenever you connect your HTC phone toyour computer.If you don'

§ Your Google Account§ All accounts you've added in Settings > Accounts & sync and the dataassociated with these accounts§ Personal data t

PeopleYour contacts listThe People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC Desire 300 and from onlineaccounts you're logged in to. Use t

Finding peopleSearch for contacts stored on HTC Desire 300, your company directory if you have anExchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you&a

3. Select the Contact type. This determines which account the contact will syncwith. Some fields may not be available when you’re adding contacts to a

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

Copying contacts from one account to another1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts.2. Tap Copy contacts, and then choose a contact type or o

To send Do thisYour contactinformationPress and hold My profile, and then tap Send myprofile.2. Choose how you want to send the vCard.3. Select the ty

Editing a group1. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group.2. You can:§ Change the group name. You can only change the nam

Removing the storage card1. Take the back cover off.2. Slide the storage card out from its slot. BatteryRemoving the battery1. Take the back cover off

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 Desir

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

Saving an email message in the Tasks appSave an email message in your Tasks list so you can remind yourself when to reply.1. In an email account inbox

3. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for.4. Tap a result to open the email message.Searching for emails from a contactDo you remem

Adding an email accountSet up additional email accounts such as another Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncaccount or an account from a Web-based email serv

Travel and mapsLocation settingsTurning location services on or offIn order to find your location on HTC Desire 300, you need to enable location sourc

3. Navigate the map using finger gestures.§ Slide your finger on any direction to pan.§ Double-tap the map or slide two fingers apart over an area to

3. Tap the Enter key on the keyboard or tap a suggested search item. The firstlocation on the search appears with a place marker and its info sheet

Inserting the batteryPlease use only original batteries that came in the box or replacements that werecommend.1. Take the back cover off.2. Insert the

Exploring places and activities near youGoogle Maps lets you find places of interest where you can dine, sleep, shop, andmore.This feature may not be

Google Play and other appsGetting appsGetting apps from Google PlayGoogle Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Desire 300. Choose from awi

Restoring apps from Google PlayUpgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restoreapps that were downloaded previously

Essential appsUsing the ClockGet more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Desire 300as a world clock to see the date and t

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

Scheduling or editing an eventYou can create or edit events on HTC Desire 300, and also sync events with yourGoogle or Exchange ActiveSync calendars.E

Why aren’t my calendar events showing up?If you can't find events from your email accounts or social networks inCalendar, check whether the Calen

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

Preloading videosSet the YouTube app to preload videos so that you can watch them withoutinterruptions. Videos are preloaded when HTC Desire 300 is be

Productivity appsKeeping track of your tasksUse the Tasks app to organize and track to do and task lists. Create tasks on yourphone or sync them with

Charging the batteryBefore you turn on and start using HTC Desire 300, it is recommended that youcharge the battery.§ Use only the adapter and the USB

5. Enter a name for the location and tap OK.6. Fill in the rest of the details, and then tap Save.The task is plotted on a map with other tasks linked

Creating a task list1. In the Tasks app, tap > Manage lists.2. Tap , and then choose an account for the list. Lists can't be created for Mi

3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things onHTC Desire 300, except when you open ot

Internet connectionsData connectionWhen you turn on HTC Desire 300 for the first time, it will be automatically set up touse your mobile operator&apos

§ Streaming web videos and music§ Tuning in to Internet radio§ Playing online games§ Downloading apps, maps, and files§ Refreshing apps to update info

6. Tap Reset data usage, and then set the day of the month when your usagecycle resets. This date is usually the start of your monthly billing cycle.7

Preventing notifications from unsecured Wi-Fi networksYou can prevent getting notified by unsecured Wi-Fi networks.1. Slide the Notifications panel op

Logging into a public Wi‑Fi network automatically (WISPr)You can set HTC Desire 300 to automatically log into a public Wi‑Fi network that youregularly

Adding a VPN connectionYou must first set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credentialstorage and set up the VPN.1. Slide the Notificat

Using HTC Desire 300 as a wireless routerShare your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Desire 300 into awireless router.§ Make sure the

Switching the power on or offSwitching the power onPress the POWER button. When you turn on HTC Desire 300 for the first time, you’ll need to set it u

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

Printing a photo1. While in Gallery, open the photo you want to print.2. Tap the photo.3. Tap > Print , and then tap the printer you want to use.

Wireless sharingConnecting a Bluetooth headsetYou can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-freeconversations using a compati

3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens.4. Tap the headset’s name in the Paired Devices section.5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1

Receiving files using BluetoothHTC Desire 300 lets you receive various files with Bluetooth, including photos, musictracks, contact info, calendar eve

Settings and securityTurning Airplane mode on or offWhen you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC Desire 300 areturned off, inclu

Adjusting the time before the screen turns offAfter a period of inactivity, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You canset the idle time b

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

3. Enter the default SIM card PIN, and then tap OK.4. To change the SIM card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN.Restoring a SIM card that has been locked outIf y

Forgot your screen lock pattern?If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts totry and unlock HTC Desire 300.If this fai

Setting up your phoneSetting 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.Yo

Checking your phone's HTC Sense versionYou can view the HTC Sense version, as well as other information about your phone.1. Slide the Notificatio

Unlock the lock screen Use two fingers to swipe up from the bottom of the screen.Open the NotificationspanelUse two fingers to swipe down from the top

Changing the TalkBack reading speedThe steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use the correspondingTalkBack gestures if you already hav

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IndexAAccounts- social network accounts 30- syncing 90Airplane mode 145Alarms- setting 123Android MarketSee Google PlayApps- grouping into a folde

Copying files- files to computer, phone storage, orstorage card 83Copying- documents 98- media from computer to phone 97- media from phone to compu

GPS (Global Positioning System)See LocationsGroup messaging 65HHands free 142Hard reset 101HeadphonesSee BluetoothHome screen- adding widgets 49-

- copying to the SIM card 69- deleting a conversation 69- draft message 63, 66- forwarding 67- group SMS 65- locking 70- replying 66- saving as

- viewing photos and videos byevent 44- viewing photos by location 44Power- charging the battery 13- checking battery usage 38- saving power 39-

5. When you see a PIN on your old phone, make sure the same PIN also appearson your new phone before you continue. If the PIN code doesn't appear

- syncing data with computer 98- syncing playlists 99TTasks- creating a list 131- creating a task 129- managing lists 131TetheringSee USB Tetheri

Transferring contacts from your old phonethrough BluetoothUse Bluetooth to transfer contacts from an iPhone, a phone that has Android version2.2 (or e

Transferring photos, videos, and musicbetween your phone and computerThere are two ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer.§ Connect

Getting to know your settingsWant to change the ringtone, set up a Wi‑Fi® connection or make HTC Desire 300more secure? Do this and more in Settings.S

ContentsUnboxingHTC Desire 300 7Back cover 8micro SIM card 9Storage card 10Battery 11Switching the power on or off 14Want some quick guidance on your

Installing an application updateWhen Internet connection is on and there's an available update for your HTC ormobile operator apps, the update no

Your first week with yournew phoneAbout your phoneFeatures you'll enjoy on HTC Desire 300HTC Desire 300 gives you options for quick and easy setu

§ The 23 GB offer is available only on HTC phones that use HTC Sense™ 4.0 or laterand have Dropbox preinstalled.§ On HTC phones that don't have D

Swipe or slideQuickly swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across thescreen to go to other Home pages, scroll through documents,and more.DragP

Press and flickOn the Home screen, you can easily move a widget oricon from one screen to another.Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger, a

Two-finger swipeIn some apps that have sorting, like Mail or People, swipe up ordown using two fingers to scroll the screen. The screen displays theso

While in a call, turn HTC Desire 300 over to turnthe speakerphone on for hands-freeconversations or for conference calling.Pick up to lower volumeIn a

Rotate HTC Desire 300 for a better viewFor many screens, you canautomatically change the screenorientation from portrait tolandscape by turningHTC Des

Unlocking the screenYou can:§ Drag the lock icon or clock up.§ Swipe up from an empty space on the lock screen.If you've set up a screen lock, yo

Switching between recently opened appsWhen you're multitasking and using different apps on HTC Desire 300, you can easilyswitch between the apps

Changing your ringtone, notifications, and sounds 53Rearranging application tabs 54Phone callsMaking a call with Smart dial 55Dialing an extension num

Home screen feedsChecking feeds on your Home screenStay in touch with friends or get the latest about your interests right on your Homescreen. Set up

Posting an update on your social networkYou can easily post a status update from the Home screen.1. From the Feeds view, tap , and then choose a soci

Can I subscribe to a different news source or channel?Feeds from news channels and web sites displayed on the Home screen areset by a local content gu

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

Working with textSelecting, copying, and pasting textIn apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select and copy text, and thenpaste or share it

The HTC Sense keyboardTyping is fast and accurate with the HTC Sense keyboard.§ Turn on the Trace keyboard so you can type words by just sliding your

Selecting a keyboard layoutChoose a keyboard layout that suits your typing style.1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard.2. Tap HTC Se

Adding words and phrases to the word prediction dictionaryAdd frequently-used names, acronyms, and even phrases to the word predictiondictionary to ea

Entering text by speakingNo time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them.1. Tap an area where you want to enter text.2. On the onscreen keyboard

Optimizing battery life with power saver modeTurning power saver mode on helps to increase battery life. It reduces the usage ofphone features that dr

StoragePhone storage 82Dropbox integration 84Sync, backup, and resetOnline sync 90Backup 92HTC Sync Manager 95Reset 101PeopleYour contacts list 103Set

For more details, see Settings and security on page 145 and Personalizing on page49.Manage your apps§ Install the latest software and application upda

Camera and GalleryCameraCamera basicsTake great photos and videos with the camera, and make them more memorable byapplying a variety of effects and sc

Choosing an effectUse the available camera effects to make your photos look like they’ve been takenthrough special lenses or filters. You can also app

Camera scenesA scene is a collection of settings to suit the lighting and environment. Use Normaland let the camera automatically determine optimal se

Viewing photos and videos by eventView photos and videos based on when and where they were taken.1. Open the Gallery app.2. Tap > Events. Photos

Viewing photo highlightsEasily see all your favorite photos in one place. Gallery automatically groups all yourmost viewed or shared photos (your high

Working with event photosPhotos and videos that you captured using HTC Desire 300 are grouped together inEvents view according to the time and locatio

4. Do any of the following:§ Tap Effects to apply a special effect filter to the photo.§ Tap Frames to add a decorative frame to the photo.§ Tap Retou

Sending your photos and videosSend photos and videos to your computer or to another device via email, MMS, orBluetooth.1. Open the Gallery app.2. Go t

PersonalizingMaking HTC Desire 300 truly yoursMake HTC Desire 300 look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with adifferent wallpaper an

Where sent information is saved 143Receiving files using Bluetooth 144Settings and securityTurning Airplane mode on or off 145Turning automatic screen

3. Tap > Widgets. You can:§ Swipe to browse through the widgets.§ Tap to search for specific widgets.Some widgets are available in different st

Adding apps and other shortcuts on yourHome screenPlace apps you often use on your Home screen. You can also add shortcuts tofrequently used settings,

3. Release the widget or icon.4. To move the widget or icon to another position on the panel, just press and holdand then drag it.Removing a widget or

3. Tap .4. Select one or more apps that you want to add to the folder.5. Tap Done.§ You can also add shortcuts to settings or information. Add a shor

Rearranging application tabsYou can add to or rearrange the tabs in some apps to make it easy to get to the mostimportant information.1. Open an app t

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 phone number in an email1. Tap the phone number in the email body.2. Tap Call.Calling a phone number in a Calendar event1. Open an event in

Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the callDo one of the following:§ Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button.§ Press the POWER button.§ Plac

Turning the speakerphone on or off during a callTo decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Desire 300 to yourear when the speakerph

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

Checking calls in the Call HistoryUse Call History to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls.1. Open the Phone app.2. Swipe to vi

Changing ringtone settingsSwitching between silent, vibrate, and normal modesDo one of the following:§ To change from silent to normal mode, press the

Turning off Home dialingIf you prefer to manually enter complete phone numbers to call while roaming, youcan turn off Home dialing.1. Go to Settings,

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

8. After adding an attachment, tap to see options for replacing, viewing orremoving your attachment.9. Tap , or press to save the message as a dr

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

Resuming a draft messageOpen a draft message right from the Messages screen, edit the message, and then tap.To see all draft messages in one place, ta

Saving a text message in the Tasks appSave a text message in your Tasks list so you can remind yourself when to reply.1. On the Messages screen, tap a

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

WAP push messagesWAP push messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file thatyou have requested from a service provider. Open

UnboxingHTC Desire 3001. BACK2. USB connector3. HOME4. VOLUME5. Front camera6. 3.5mm headset jack7. Earpiece8. POWER9. Proximity sensorIf you want to

How do I protect a message from being deleted?You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete theother messages in the conver

Search and web browserSearching HTC Desire 300 and the WebYou can search for information on HTC Desire 300 and on the Web. Start your searchby enterin

Setting search options1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the button.2. Do one of the following:§ Press to hide the onscreen keyboard.§ Scrol

3. Tap Yes, I'm in. Google Now information cards will start to appear on theGoogle search screen.4. To see all available information cards, tap S

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

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

Bookmarking a webpageAdd your favorite webpages as bookmarks so you can access them quickly.Bookmark a webpage in a normal browser screen and not when

Using your browsing historyHTC Desire 300 keeps a record of webpages you've visited.If you don't want HTC Desire 300 to keep your browsing h

MusicListening to musicEnjoy your favorite songs on HTC Desire 300 using the Music app.When you open the Music app for the first time, you'll be

Creating and working with playlistsPersonalize your music experience by creating music playlists. Make a playlistcontaining just your favorite songs o

Back coverRemoving the back cover1. With one hand, securely hold HTC Desire 300 facing up.2. With your other hand, press your thumb on the corner of t

Adding a song to the queueWhile playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC Desire 300.Add a song or an album to the queue so it pl

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

StoragePhone storageWhere apps, data, and files are storedHTC Desire 300 uses these storage types:Apps anddatastorageApps are installed to this storag

Copying files to or from HTC Desire 300You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC Desire 300.Save and close your files before copying the

Disable some appsApps, even if not used often, may be running in the background and downloadingdata into the phone storage. If the app cannot be remov

§ Save documents, such as from email attachments, directly to Dropbox.§ Check your remaining Dropbox storage space anytime.If the Dropbox app is not p

Sharing your photos and videos on DropboxUse Gallery to upload your photos and videos to Dropbox. You can then share the linkto your Dropbox so that y

Sharing the link to your DropboxShare the link to your entire album of photos and videos that's in your Dropbox soother people can access it.1. F

3. Enter a new filename.4. Tap > Dropbox.5. Tap Save.Your document will be saved to the Polaris Office folder in the root of your Dropboxfolder.T

4. Under My devices, click Unlink to the right of your Android device.5. Click Unlink phone.89 Storage

micro SIM cardHTC Desire 300 uses a micro SIM card. The micro SIM card contains your phonenumber, service details, and memory for storing phonebook co

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

Forgot your Google Account password?If you have forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover itby going to the Google website.1. On

BackupWays of backing up files, data, and settingsWorried that you might lose important stuff on HTC Desire 300? Back upHTC Desire 300 before you eras

Backing up your text messagesKeep important text messages by backing them up to the phone storage or storagecard. You can easily restore backed up tex

Backing up your contacts1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts > Import/Export contacts.2. Choose whether to export your contacts to the

3. Tap > Import/Export4. Tap Export to SD card to back up your tasks, or tap Import from SD card torestore tasks on your phone.HTC Sync ManagerAb

Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer§ You need to have administrator rights if you're installing HTC Sync Manager onWindows Vista® or lat

Copying or removing media on your phoneOne way to copy media files from your computer to your phone is to use WindowsExplorer (or the Finder applicati

4. To import all photos and videos, click Gallery > SETTINGS, and then selectAutomatically import photos and videos from phone. Select Delete photo

3. Select the check boxes of the data types you want to sync.4. Click Settings on the different data types to customize sync settings.People § Choose