HTC Desire 530 User manual

Contents
Features you'll enjoy
Android 6.0 Marshmallow 13
Sound 15
Personalization 16
Software and app updates 17
Unboxing
HTC Desire 530 18
Back panel 20
nano SIM card 21
Storage card 24
Charging the battery 26
Attaching the lanyard 28
Switching the power on or off 29
Want some quick guidance on your phone? 29
Phone setup and transfer
Setting up HTC Desire 530 for the first time 31
Restoring from your previous HTC phone 32
Transferring content from an Android phone 33
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Ways of transferring content from an iPhone 34
Transferring iPhone content through iCloud 34
Other ways of getting contacts and other content 35
Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer 36
Using Quick Settings 37
Getting to know your settings 38
Updating your phone's software 39
Getting apps from Google Play 42
Downloading apps from the web 44
Uninstalling an app 45
Your first week with your new phone
Basics 46
HTC Sense Home widget 59
Lock screen 63
Notifications 67
Working with text 69
HTC Help 76
Personalizing
Themes 77
More ways to personalize 82
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HTC BlinkFeed
What is HTC BlinkFeed? 94
Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 95
Restaurant recommendations 96
Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed 97
Customizing the Highlights feed 100
Posting to your social networks 100
Removing content from HTC BlinkFeed 101
Camera
Camera basics 102
Selfies and people shots 110
Panoramic shots 113
Phone calls
Making a call with Smart dial 115
Making a call with your voice 116
Dialing an extension number 116
Returning a missed call 117
Speed dial 117
Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event 117
Making an emergency call 118
Receiving calls 118
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What can I do during a call 119
Setting up a three-way call 120
Call History 120
Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes 122
Using Assisted dialing 122
Messages
Sending a text or multimedia message via Message+ 125
Sending a text message (SMS) 125
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 126
Sending a group message 127
Resuming a draft message 128
Replying to a message 128
Forwarding a message 129
Copying a text message to the nano SIM card 129
Deleting messages and conversations 130
Power and storage management
Battery 132
Storage 138
Sync, backup, and reset
Online sync 147
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Backup 149
HTC Sync Manager 155
Reset 159
People
Your contacts list 161
Setting up your profile 163
Adding a new contact 163
Editing a contact’s information 165
Getting in touch with a contact 165
Importing or copying contacts 166
Merging contact information 168
Sending contact information 169
Contact groups 170
Private contacts 172
Calendar and Email
Calendar 173
Mail 179
Google Photos and apps
Google Photos 187
Google Now 189
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Google Search 194
Google apps 196
Other apps
Clock 198
Weather 199
Verizon Navigator 200
Internet connections
Data connection 201
Managing your data usage 202
Wi-Fi connection 204
Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity 207
Connecting to VPN 207
Using HTC Desire 530 as a Mobile Hotspot 209
Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 211
Wireless sharing
HTC Connect 212
Bluetooth 217
Settings and security
HTC BoomSound profile 221
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Turning location services on or off 221
Do not disturb mode 222
Airplane mode 225
Automatic screen rotation 225
Setting when to turn off the screen 226
Screen brightness 226
Touch sounds and vibration 227
Changing the display language 228
Installing a digital certificate 228
Disabling an app 229
Controlling app permissions 229
Setting default apps 230
Setting up app links 230
Assigning a PIN to a nano SIM card 231
Accessibility features 232
Accessibility settings 233
Turning Magnification gestures on or off 233
Navigating HTC Desire 530 with TalkBack 234
Teletypewriter (TTY) mode 239
Trademarks and copyrights
Index
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IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Please be advised that many services and applications offered through this unique
device are provided by various device manufacturers, operating system, software and
application developers (e.g. Google®, Motorola®, Microsoft®, BlackBerry®). If you use,
link to or download such a service, or an application such as a non-Verizon Wireless
location based GPS-type service, chat room, marketplace or social network from this
device, you should carefully review the terms of such service or application. If you use
any of these non-Verizon Wireless services or applications, personal information you
submit may be read, collected, or used by the service or application provider and/or
other users of those forums.
Verizon Wireless is not responsible for your use of those applications or information
you choose to submit or share with others. Specific terms and conditions, terms of use,
and privacy policies apply to those applications and services. Please review carefully
any and all terms and conditions applicable to those applications and services
including those related to any location-based services for any particular privacy
policies, risks or waivers.
Your Verizon Wireless Customer Agreement Terms and Conditions and certain other
specifically identified terms govern your use of any Verizon Wireless products and
services.
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About 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.
Some apps may not be available in all regions or with your mobile operator.
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Important RF Notice
This device was tested for compliance with the applicable FCC and Industry
Canada specific absorption rate (SAR) limits for radio frequency (RF)
exposure during typical body-worn operations. To ensure that RF exposure
levels remain at or below the tested levels, use a belt-clip, holster, or similar
accessory that maintains a minimum separation distance of 1.0 cm between
your body and the device, with either the front or back of the device facing
towards your body. Such accessories should not contain any metallic
components. Body-worn accessories that do not meet these specifications
may not ensure compliance with applicable SAR limits and their use should
be avoided.
This device has been shown to be HAC compatible for CDMA and LTE™.
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4.
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Important note on recoverable data
Files and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased
from your device may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery
software. Even a factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your
mobile device, including personal information.
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Features you'll enjoy
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Android®6.0 Marshmallow brings new features that make your mobile life more
convenient.
Now on Tap
Now on Tap intuitively searches and delivers related information right in the app. This
means that you'll never have to leave the conversation or the website you're browsing
to search for information.
Just press and hold and Now on Tap displays related information, apps, and actions.
See Now on Tap on page 192.
Manage phone memory
Use Memory in Settings App manager to monitor the average memory use and
performance of HTC Desire 530. You can also use this setting to check which apps use
the most memory.
Major change to how you use storage cards
If you have an existing storage card with media and other files, use it as removable
storage so you can insert the card and access your files on any Android phone.
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If you have a brand new storage card, you can use the card to expand the internal
storage. See Should I use the storage card as removable or internal storage? on page
139 and Setting up your storage card as internal storage on page 140.
Network settings reset
Quickly reset all network settings when HTC Desire 530 has a hard time connecting to
the mobile data or Wi-Fi®network or Bluetooth®device. See Resetting network
settings on page 159.
Google settings
Easily manage settings for Google apps and features on HTC Desire 530. Tap Google in
Settings and change your preferences.
Smarter app linking
Android 6.0 Marshmallow automatically opens the correct app for links that you tap in
a text or email message or website. With smarter app linking, there's no more guessing
which app can handle the links you tap.
In Settings, you can change the default apps to link to. For details, see Setting default
apps on page 230 and Setting up app links on page 230.
App permissions
To help protect your phone and privacy, Android 6.0 Marshmallow has improved the
way apps are given access to certain data or features, such as contacts or the
microphone. For details, see Controlling app permissions on page 229.
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Sound
Plug in headphones and discover audio bliss on HTC Desire 530. Easily connect
wireless speakers to your phone.
HTC BoomSound
Hear what you've been missing. HTC BoomSound™gives you a rich, authentic sound
experience, whether you’re listening to music, watching a video, or playing a game. See
HTC BoomSound profile on page 221.
HTC Connect
Simply swipe up the screen with three fingers to stream music or video from
HTC Desire 530 to your speakers or TV. Control the volume and playback with your
phone! You can even enjoy your favorite music on multiple speakers. See What is
HTC Connect? on page 212.
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Personalization
Designed with you in mind, HTC Desire 530 is filled with innovations that help it to
adapt to your life.
Themes
Make HTC Desire 530 feel more personal by
customizing how it looks with your own
photos and then mix and match with different
sets of icons, sounds, color schemes, and more.
See What is HTC Themes? on page 77.
HTC Sense Home
Your Home screen adapts to your needs at home, at work, and on the go. See What is
the HTC Sense Home widget? on page 59.
Lock screen notifications make it easier to find what you've missed, see upcoming
events, and more. See Turning lock screen notifications on or off on page 65.
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HTC BlinkFeed
Get your favorite topics, news, social media, and more
conveniently delivered to one place on your phone. Even get
suggestions for places to eat! See What is HTC BlinkFeed? on
page 94.
Software and app updates
On HTC Desire 530, get software updates for the latest performance enhancements,
bug fixes, and security improvements as soon as they're available.
Also download and install the latest updates of HTC and other apps from Google Play™
to enjoy the new and improved features. Some HTC apps that are not preloaded in
certain phones can also be downloaded from Google Play.
The information in this guide may not be most up-to-date if there are more
recent software or app updates available.
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Unboxing
HTC Desire 530
1. POWER
2. VOLUME buttons
3. Earpiece
4. 3.5mm headset jack
5. Front camera
6. Proximity sensor
7. nano SIM card slot
8. microSD™card slot
9. Microphone
10. USB connector
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§If you want to use a case or screen protector, don’t cover and block the
proximity sensor. Purchase a case or screen protector designed for
HTC Desire 530.
§Avoid liquid or dust from entering the microphone hole to prevent damage
to the microphone.
§Avoid connecting third-party headsets or accessories with metallic charms
that dangle near the headset jack. Using these may affect signal reception.
§Don’t disassemble any part of the phone. Don’t try to open the phone or
remove the battery by force. This may damage the phone or its electronics
and will invalidate the warranty.
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Back panel
1. Microphone
2. Camera
3. LED flash
4. Lanyard holes
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