HTC HTC One X User manual

Your HTC One® X / One® X+
User guide

Contents
Unboxing
HTC One X/One X+ 10
microSIM card 11
Charging the battery 13
Switching the power on or off 13
Phone setup and transfer
Setting up your new phone for the first time 15
Transferring content from an Android phone 15
Transferring content from an iPhone 16
Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 17
Getting contacts and other content into HTC One X/One X+ 17
Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer 18
Home screen 19
Getting to know your settings 20
Updating your phone's software 20
Getting apps from Google Play 21
Downloading apps from the web 22
Uninstalling an app 22
Your first week with your new phone
About your phone 23
Basics 24
HTC BlinkFeed 33
Notifications 35
Working with text 37
Battery 42
Camera
Camera basics 46
Taking a photo 47
Recording video 47
Taking continuous camera shots 48
Camera scenes 49
Improving portrait shots 49
Taking a self portrait 49
Taking a panoramic photo 49
Using HDR 50
Recording videos in slow motion 50
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Gallery
Viewing photos and videos in Gallery 51
Watching and trimming a video 52
Viewing photo highlights 52
Saving a photo from a video 52
Organizing your photos and videos 53
Editing your photos 54
Viewing photos in your social networks 55
Changing the video playback speed 56
Viewing and editing Video Highlights 56
Sending your photos and videos 57
Sharing your photos on social networks 57
Personalizing
Making HTC One X/One X+ truly yours 58
Changing your wallpaper 58
Adding a widget to your Home screen 58
Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen 60
Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 60
Personalizing the launch bar 61
Grouping apps into a folder 61
Adding a Home screen panel 62
Changing the sounds for your ringtone, notifications, and alarm 63
Rearranging application tabs 63
Customizing the lock screen style 63
Hiding missed calls and messages on the lock screen 64
Setting up a face unlock on your phone 64
Phone calls
Making a call with Smart dial 65
Dialing an extension number 65
Returning a missed call 66
Using Speed dial 66
Calling a phone number in a text message 66
Calling a phone number in an email 67
Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 67
Making an emergency call 67
Receiving calls 67
What can I do during a call? 68
Setting up a conference call 69
Checking calls in the Call History 70
Changing ringtone settings 71
Home dialing 71
Messages
Sending a text message (SMS) 73
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 73
Sending a group message 75
Resuming a draft message 76
Replying to a message 76
Saving a text message in the Tasks app 77
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Forwarding a message 77
Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message 77
Moving messages to the secure box 78
Blocking unwanted messages 78
Copying a text message to your micro SIM card 79
Deleting messages and conversations 79
Search and web browser
Searching HTC One X/One X+ and the Web 80
Getting instant information with Google Now 81
Browsing the Web 83
Bookmarking a webpage 85
Using your browsing history 86
Clearing your browsing history 87
Fun and entertainment
Listening to music 88
Creating and working with playlists 89
Adding a song to the queue 90
Updating album covers and artist photos 90
Setting a song as a ringtone 91
Searching for lyrics, music videos, and more 91
About HTC Watch 92
Creating or signing in to your HTC Watch account 93
Renting or purchasing a video 93
Managing your downloads 93
Changing settings 94
Checking what's linked to your HTC Watch account 94
Removing your HTC Watch account 94
Top questions on HTC Watch 95
Listening to FM Radio 95
Watching videos on YouTube 96
Sharing on a big screen 96
About HTC Media Link HD 97
Sharing your media on DLNA devices 98
Storage
Phone storage 99
Dropbox integration 101
Sync, backup, and reset
Online sync 106
Backup 108
HTC Sync Manager 110
Reset 117
Contacts
Your contacts list 119
Setting up your profile 120
Adding a new contact 121
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Editing a contact’s information 122
Getting in touch with a contact 122
Importing or copying contacts 122
Merging contact information 123
Sending contact information 124
Contact groups 124
Email
Gmail 126
Mail 128
Travel and maps
Location settings 133
Google Maps 133
HTC Car 137
Other apps
Viewing the Calendar 140
Scheduling or editing an event 141
Choosing which calendars to show 141
Sharing an event 142
Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 142
Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 143
Using the Clock 143
Checking Weather 144
Taking notes 144
Keeping track of your tasks 147
Recording voice clips 148
Internet connections
Data connection 150
Managing your data usage 151
Wi‑Fi 152
Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 154
Using HTC One X/One X+ as a wireless router 155
Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 156
Connecting to the Internet through a computer 157
Wi‑Fi printing 157
Wireless sharing
Connecting a Bluetooth headset 159
Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 160
Where sent information is saved 160
Receiving files using Bluetooth 161
Sharing content with NFC 162
Settings and security
Turning Airplane mode on or off 164
Turning automatic screen rotation off 164
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Adjusting the time before the screen turns off 165
Adjusting the screen brightness manually 165
Playing a sound when selecting onscreen items 165
Changing the display language 165
Accessibility settings 165
Magnifying your phone's screen 166
Working with certificates 166
Assigning a PIN to help protect your SIM card 167
Setting a screen lock to help protect HTC One X/One X+ 167
Checking your phone's HTC Sense version 168
Navigating HTC One X/One X+ with TalkBack 169
Trademarks and copyrights
Index
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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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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.
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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 phone,
including personal information.
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Unboxing
HTC One X/One X+
1. BACK
2. HOME
3. RECENT APPS (can be configured in
Settings to open the Menu)
4. VOLUME
5. Proximity sensor
6. Front camera
7. POWER
8. Notification LED
9. 3.5mm headset jack
10. USB connector
§If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximity
sensor. Purchase a screen protector designed for HTC One X/One X+.
§Check with your mobile operator if voice calls and data services are supported
under their 4G/LTE network.
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microSIM card
HTC One X/One X+ uses a microSIM card. The microSIM card contains your phone
number, service details, and memory for storing phonebook contacts and/or text
messages.
Inserting the SIM card
1. Hold HTC One X/One X+ face down and the top panel facing you.
2. Insert the tip of the SIM eject tool (or a small bent paperclip) into the small hole
next to the SIM card tray slot. You should insert it at an angle.
3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the SIM card tray ejects.
4. Pull the SIM card tray out, and place the SIM card (contacts facing down) into
the tray.
5. Insert the SIM card tray into its slot.
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Removing the SIM card
Make sure to switch off HTC One X/One X+ before removing your SIM card.
1. Hold HTC One X/One X+ face down and the top panel facing you.
2. Insert the tip of the SIM eject tool (or a small bent paperclip) into the small hole
next to the SIM card tray slot. You should insert it at an angle.
3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the SIM card tray ejects.
4. Pull the SIM card tray out.
5. Take the SIM card from the SIM card tray.
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Charging the battery
Before you turn on and start using HTC One X/One X+, it is recommended that you
charge the battery.
Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC One X/One X+ to
charge the battery. When the battery power is too low, make sure to use the power
adapter to charge, not the USB cable connection with your computer.
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 may stop charging to avoid overheating.
§When you're using the Internet and charging the battery, HTC One X/One X+ may
become warmer. This is normal.
§To conserve energy, unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet after you
finish charging.
Switching the power on or off
Switching the power on
Press the POWER button until HTC One X/One X+ vibrates.
When you turn on HTC One X/One X+ for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.
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Switching the power off
1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. If you've set up
a lock screen, you need to unlock it.
2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.
3. Tap Power off on the options menu.
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Phone setup and transfer
Setting up your new phone for the first time
When you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up.
1. Use AT&T Ready2Go to import contacts, setup email accounts, and more.
2. Then complete the process with the HTC Setup wizard.
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. To avoid incurring
data fees, disable these features under Settings. For more information on location
services, see Turning location services on or off on page 133.
Transferring content from an Android phone
On your old Android™phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transfer
your content to your new HTC phone. The types of locally stored content on your old
phone that the tool can transfer include contacts, messages, calendar events, web
bookmarks, music, photos, and videos. Some settings can also be transferred.
§You need Android version 2.3 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your old
phone.
§If your old phone has Android version 2.2 or an earlier version, you need to use
Bluetooth®transfer. For details, see Transferring contacts from your old phone
through Bluetooth on page 17.
1. Go to Settings, and then tap Transfer content.
2. Choose whether to transfer from an old HTC Android phone or other Android
phone.
3. Tap Full transfer.
4. Follow the steps shown on your new phone to download the HTC Transfer Tool
from Google Play™to your old phone, install it, and open the tool.
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5. When you see a PIN on your old phone, make sure the same PIN also appears
on your new phone before you continue.
If the PIN code doesn't appear, this may mean that your old phone is unable to
connect to your new phone. If this happens, tap Unable to establish a connection
on your new phone to use Bluetooth for transferring contacts from your old phone.
6. On your old phone, tap Next, choose the types of content you want to transfer,
and then tap Start.
7. Wait for the transfer to finish.
8. Tap Done on both phones.
Transferring content from an iPhone
If you have an iPhone®, it's fast and easy to transfer your contacts, messages, and
other content when you use HTC Sync Manager.
To find out how, see Transferring iPhone content to your HTC phone on page 112.
If you only need to migrate your contacts, you can also use Bluetooth transfer. For
details, see Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth on page
17.
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Transferring contacts from your old phone
through Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer contacts from an iPhone, a phone that has Android version
2.2 (or earlier version), or other types of phones. Depending on the capabilities of your
old phone, you may be able to transfer not only contacts but also other data such as
calendar events and text messages to your new HTC phone.
Use HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone.
1. Go to Settings, and then tap Transfer content.
2. Choose whether to transfer from an Android phone, iPhone, or other phone
types. If you chose to transfer from an Android phone, tap Quick transfer.
3. Choose your old phone's name and model.
4. On your old phone, turn Bluetooth on and set it to discoverable mode.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions on your old and new phones to pair them and
start the data transfer.
Getting contacts and other content into
HTC One X/One X+
Aside from the HTC Transfer Tool, there are other ways you can add contacts and
other content to HTC One X/One X+.
Sync with your
computer
Use HTC Sync Manager to sync contacts, documents, playlists,
and more between HTC One X/One X+ and your computer
running a Windows®or Mac OS®operating system.
You can also use it to transfer contacts, messages, and other
content from an iPhone to your computer, and then to your
HTC One X/One X+.
Gmail™Google®contacts are imported to HTC One X/One X+ after you
sign in to your Google Account. You can also create more
Google contacts right from HTC One X/One X+.
Social network
accounts
Log in to your favorite social networks to sync contact
information from them.
Microsoft®
Exchange
ActiveSync®
HTC One X/One X+ syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace.
Phone contacts You can create contacts locally on HTC One X/One X+, if you
don't prefer to store them on your online accounts.
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SIM card Copy all your SIM contacts to HTC One X/One X+.
AT&T Ready2Go Sign in to your email accounts using AT&T Ready2Go and then
choose to import your contacts.
Importing contacts with AT&T Ready2Go
Easily import contacts to HTC One X/One X+ through AT&T Ready2Go.
1. Open the AT&T Ready2Go app.
2. Tap Get Started.
3. Sign in to your Google and email accounts.
4. If you want, you can also sign in to your social network accounts or to AT&T
services.
5. In the Contacts screen, choose the accounts that you want to import contacts
from.
6. After completing the setup, tap Exit.
Transferring photos, videos, and music
between your phone and computer
There are two ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer.
§Connect HTC One X/One X+ to your computer. Your computer will recognize it
just like any removable USB drive, and you can copy your media between them.
§Download and use the HTC Sync Manager software on your computer. You can
set it up to automatically get music, photos, and videos off HTC One X/One X+
to your computer. You can also sync playlists from your computer to the phone.
If you have an iPhone, you can even connect it and transfer camera roll photos
to your computer. Then reconnect HTC One X/One X+ and copy them over.
Tired of keeping copies of your media in several places? Use online storage services
to put your media in one place so you can manage them anywhere — on your
computer, HTC One X/One X+, and other mobile devices.
Go to Settings, and then tap Accounts & sync > to check first what online storage
accounts are available on HTC One X/One X+ and sign in to the one you want to use.
Use the Gallery app to access media in your online storage.
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Home screen
Your Home screen is where you make HTC One X/One X+ your own.
§After you've turned on and set up HTC One X/One X+ for the first time (or after
installing the latest software update and restarting the phone), you'll see the
traditional Home screen style with panels that you can personalize with widgets.
apps, and shortcuts. Swipe left or right to switch between these panels. You can
also add more panels. For details, see Personalizing on page 58.
If you've installed the latest software update for HTC One X/One X+, you may find
that some widgets have been changed, replaced, or removed in the new update.
§To switch to the Home screen style that has Feeds view, check for the HTC
BlinkFeed™notification in the status bar. If you see it, slide the Notifications
panel open, tap the notification, and then select the BlinkFeed style.
Or you can go to Settings, and then tap Personalize > Home screen style >
BlinkFeed.
Customize the Feeds view to show posts from your social networks, headlines
from your favorite news media, and more. For details, see Checking feeds on
your Home screen on page 33.
This Home screen style also has panels for adding widgets, apps, and shortcuts.
Swipe left to go to the other panels. The maximum number of panels you can
add are fewer than the traditional Home screen style.
If you were using the traditional Home screen style before and you want to use the
same widgets, apps, and shortcuts, you need to add them to the other panels of
the HTC BlinkFeed Home screen.
§You can change the apps on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen.
See Personalizing the launch bar on page 61.
When you're on the other panels, press to return to the main Home screen.
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Getting to know your settings
Want to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi®connection, or add your accounts? Do
this and more in Settings.
1. Open Settings either from the Quick settings panel or the All Apps screen.
§With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings,
and then tap .
§From the Home screen, tap to switch to the All Apps screen, and then
tap Settings.
2. 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 Personalize to change the Home screen wallpaper, lock screen style,
and more.
§Tap Accounts & sync to add and sign in to your different accounts, such as
email, social networks, and more.
§Tap Security to help secure HTC One X/One X+, for example with a screen
lock.
Updating your phone's software
HTC One X/One X+ can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You
can also manually check if there's an available update.
Checking for AT&T updates manually
Use your phone’s data connection to manually check for and download AT&T updates
for your phone.
A data connection must be active before checking for AT&T updates.
1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap AT&T software update > Check for updates.
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