HTC One SV User manual

Your HTC One SV
User guide

Contents
Unboxing
HTC One SV 9
Back cover 10
SIM card 11
Storage card 12
Battery 13
Switching the power on or off 15
Want some quick guidance on your phone? 16
Setting up your phone
Setting up HTC One SV for the first time 17
Home screen 17
Getting contacts into HTC One SV 18
Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 19
Getting photos, videos, and music on or off HTC One SV 19
Getting to know your settings 20
Updating the HTC One SV software 20
Your first week with your new phone
Features you'll enjoy on HTC One SV 22
Touch gestures 24
Motion gestures 27
Sleep mode 29
Unlocking the screen 30
Making your first call 30
Sending your first text message 31
The HTC Sense keyboard 31
Notifications 31
Copying and sharing text 33
Capturing the HTC One SV screen 34
Switching between recently opened apps 34
Can't find the Menu button? 34
Checking battery usage 35
Camera
Camera basics 36
Taking a photo 37
Recording video 37
Keeping the camera on standby 38
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Taking continuous camera shots 38
Camera scenes 39
Improving portrait shots 39
Taking a group shot 39
Taking a panoramic photo 39
Using HDR 40
Recording videos in slow motion 40
Improving video stability 40
Changing camera and video settings 41
Personalizing
Making HTC One SV truly yours 42
Personalizing HTC One SV with scenes 42
Changing your wallpaper 43
Applying a new skin 44
Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 44
Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen 45
Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 46
Personalizing the launch bar 47
Grouping apps into a folder 47
Rearranging the Home screen 48
Personalizing with sound sets 49
Rearranging application tabs 50
Customizing the lock screen style 51
Hiding missed calls and messages on the lock screen 51
Securing HTC One SV with a personal touch 51
Phone calls
Making a call with Smart dial 53
Returning a missed call 53
Using Speed dial 54
Calling a phone number in a text message 54
Calling a phone number in an email 54
Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 54
Making an emergency call 55
Receiving calls 55
What can I do during a call? 56
Setting up a conference call 58
Call history 58
Home dialing 59
Call settings 60
Messages
About the Messages app 61
Sending a text message (SMS) 61
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 62
Resuming a draft message 63
Checking your messages 63
Replying to a message 64
Forwarding a message 65
WAP push messages 65
Managing message conversations 66
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Backing up your text messages 67
Setting message options 68
Search and Web browser
Searching HTC One SV and the Web 69
Getting instant information with Google Now 70
Browsing the Web 72
Private browsing 74
Adding and managing your bookmarks 74
Saving web content for later 75
Viewing your browsing history 76
Downloading apps from the web 76
Setting browser options 77
Photos, videos, and music
Gallery 78
Music 86
Movie Editor 91
Wireless display 92
Storage
Types of storage 94
Copying files to or from HTC One SV 94
Making more storage space 95
Encrypting data on HTC One SV 96
Sync, backup, and reset
Sync 97
Backup 99
Reset 100
HTC Sync Manager
Syncing your media and data with HTC Sync Manager 102
Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer 103
Importing media from your computer to HTC Sync Manager 104
Playing music in HTC Sync Manager 105
Viewing photos and videos in HTC Sync Manager 105
Transferring iPhone content to your HTC phone 106
Copying or removing media on your phone 107
Syncing data between your phone and your computer 107
Syncing music, photos, and videos from your phone to your computer 109
Syncing playlists between your phone and your computer 109
Syncing documents from your computer to your phone 110
Deleting media from HTC Sync Manager 110
Browsing and managing files on your phone (Mac only) 111
People
About the People app 112
Your contacts list 112
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Setting up your profile 113
Adding a new contact 113
Importing or copying contacts 114
Merging contact information 115
Contact information and conversations 116
Contact groups 117
Adding People widgets 119
Sending contact information 119
Backing up your contacts 120
Backing up your contacts to the storage card 120
Social
Facebook 121
Twitter 121
LinkedIn for HTC Sense 121
About Friend Stream 122
Updating your status in Friend Stream 122
Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream 122
Tweeting in Friend Stream 123
Sharing LinkedIn updates in Friend Stream 124
Email
Gmail 125
Mail 126
Calendar
About Calendar 133
Creating an event 133
Viewing the Calendar 134
Managing Calendar events 135
Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 136
Setting reminders for your events 136
Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 136
Showing or hiding calendars 137
Changing Calendar settings 137
Online storage and services
Dropbox 138
SkyDrive 142
HTC Watch 145
HTC Car
On the road with HTC Car 148
Playing music in HTC Car 148
Finding your way with HTC Car 149
Staying connected to your contacts 150
Changing HTC Car settings 150
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Travel and maps
Location settings 151
Locations 151
Google Maps 158
Essential apps
Using the Clock 161
Checking Weather 163
Viewing a PDF 164
Working on documents 164
Taking notes 166
Keeping track of your tasks 168
Keeping track of your stocks 172
Google Play and other apps
Getting apps from Google Play 173
Uninstalling an app 174
Watching videos on YouTube 174
Listening to FM Radio 176
Recording voice clips 177
Sharing games and apps 177
Internet connections
Data connection 178
Managing your data usage 179
Wi‑Fi 180
Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 182
Using HTC One SV as a wireless router 184
Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 184
Connecting to the Internet through a computer 185
Bluetooth and NFC
Bluetooth basics 186
Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 186
Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 187
Sending information using Bluetooth 188
Receiving files using Bluetooth 189
Sharing content with Android Beam 190
Settings and security
Optimizing battery life with power saver mode 192
Getting the battery to last longer 192
Turning Airplane mode on or off 195
Changing display settings 195
Changing sound settings 196
Changing the display language 197
Accessibility settings 197
Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 198
Protecting HTC One SV with a screen lock 198
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Checking information about HTC One SV 199
Other essentials
Using the onscreen keyboard 200
Entering words with predictive text 201
Entering text by tracing 202
Entering text by speaking 203
Wi‑Fi printing 203
Stopping running applications using Task Manager 204
Status icons 204
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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Unboxing
HTC One SV
1. BACK
2. HOME
3. USB connector
4. RECENT APPS (can be configured in
Settings to open the Menu)
5. VOLUME
6. Notification LED
7. Front camera
8. Proximity sensor
9. POWER
10. 3.5mm headset jack
§If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximity
sensor. You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for HTC One SV that
already has a small opening for the sensor.
§HTC One SV gives you built-in phone storage so that you can immediately take
photos and videos or copy files right out of the box. To maximize storage for more
media and files, you need to purchase and insert a storage card.
§Check with your mobile operator if voice calls and data services are supported
under their 4G/LTE network.
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Back cover
Removing the back cover
1. Securely hold HTC One SV.
2. With your finger, open the back cover from the bottom. Gently detach the back
cover from the bottom and sides to remove it.
Replacing the back cover
1. Align the back cover onto the top part of HTC One SV.
2. Press the sides and the bottom part of the back cover against HTC One SV to
lock the cover into place. You will hear a click when the back cover is locked in
place.
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SIM card
HTC One SV 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
Use a standard microSIM only. Inserting a smaller size SIM (such as nanoSIM with an
adapter or a modified SIM) may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the
card slot.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Remove the battery first before inserting the SIM.
3. With the SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing in,
insert the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot.
microSIM
4. Push the SIM card in until it clicks into place.
Removing the SIM card
Make sure to switch off HTC One SV before removing your SIM card.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Push the SIM card in to eject it from its slot, and remove it.
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Storage card
Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music.
Inserting the storage card
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Insert the microSD™card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing
down and push it until it clicks into place.
microSIM
Unmounting the storage card
When you need to remove the storage card while HTC One SV is on, unmount the
storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap .
2. Tap Storage > Unmount SD card.
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Removing the storage card
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Push the storage card in to eject it from its slot.
3. Slide the storage card out from its slot.
microSIM
Battery
Removing the battery
Before using HTC One SV for the first time, you need to remove the protective thin
film from the battery.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. With your thumb or finger, lift the battery from the battery compartment.
microSIM
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Inserting the battery
Please use only original batteries that came in the box or replacements that we
recommend.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery
compartment.
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Charging the battery
Before you turn on and start using HTC One SV, it is recommended that you charge
the battery.
§The battery is already installed in HTC One SV when shipped. A thin film is inserted
between the battery and the compartment. You need to remove this film before
you can charge the battery.
§Only the power adapter and USB cable provided in the box must be used to
charge the battery.
§Do not remove the battery from HTC One SV while you are charging it using the
power or car adapter.
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 stops charging if it overheats.
Switching the power on or off
Switching the power on
Press the POWER button.
When you turn on HTC One SV 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, then unlock the
screen.
2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.
3. Tap Power off on the options menu.
Want some quick guidance on your phone?
Learning the basics with Quick Tips
After your phone starts, you'll see a transparent overlay of Quick Tips on some
screens (such as the People app) that will guide you in using an app or feature. The
tips for a screen won't display again after you've closed them. To view them again,
you can go to Settings to reset the Quick Tips.
1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > About > Help.
2. Clear the Show all quick tips option, and then select it again to reset the Quick
Tips.
Exploring HTC One SV
Tips & Help lets you get the most out of HTC One SV in seconds.
§Need to know how to do something right away? Just type in some keywords
and get clear, up-to-date answers right on HTC One SV.
§Ever have the feeling that you're not getting the most out of your phone?
Browse through the friendly walkthroughs on Tips & Help to learn how. The
topics range from intro to advanced and the Tips & Help widget even
recommends topics that you might like.
To open Tips & Help from the Home screen, tap > Tips & Help.
If you haven't downloaded Tips & Help content yet, or if there's updated content
available, just tap the download link to get it.
To change the sync settings of Tips & Help, tap > Update settings.
Searching Tips & Help
1. In Tips & Help, tap , and then enter the words you want to search for.
2. Tap a search result to jump straight to that item.
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Setting up your phone
Setting up HTC One SV for the first time
When you switch on HTC One SV for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up.
§Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, turn
location services on or off, and more.
§Use our HTC Get Started service to set up your accounts and personalize HTC
One SV from your computer.
The on-device setup shows you the URL of our Get Started site.
When personalizing HTC One SV, you can choose the wallpaper, sounds, apps,
home screen layouts, and more. Or just choose a Quick Style that already has all
these items preselected for you. You need an HTC Account to save your HTC
Get Started setup and to download your settings to HTC One SV.
To find out more, see the Help and FAQ on our HTC Get Started site.
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. Don’t worry. You
can enable or disable them in Settings later on.
Home screen
Your Home screen is where you make HTC One SV your own. You can add your
favorite applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets so they’re always just a tap away.
To find out how, see Personalizing on page 42.
Extended Home screen
As you start to do more things with HTC One SV, you might find that one Home
screen is not enough. No problem.
Swipe your finger left or right on the screen and you’ll discover more space for adding
icons, widgets, and more.
Press to return to the main Home screen.
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Using Leap view
§To jump straight to the screen that you want, press or pinch the screen to
show the Leap view. It reveals all Home screens as thumbnails. Just tap the one
you want and you’ll leap right there.
§In Leap view, if there's space to add a new screen, you can tap Add Panel to do
so. An empty Home screen appears and you can start customizing from there.
Getting contacts into HTC One SV
There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC One SV.
Sync with your
computer
Sync the contacts from your old phone to your computer, and
then use HTC Sync Manager to sync HTC One SV with your
computer's Microsoft®Outlook®, Outlook Express or Windows®
Contacts.
Gmail™Google®contacts are imported to HTC One SV after you sign in
to your Google Account. You can also create more Google
contacts right from HTC One SV.
Social network
accounts
Log in to your favorite social networks to import contact
information from them.
Phone contacts You can create and store contacts directly in HTC One SV.
SIM card Copy all your SIM contacts to HTC One SV.
Microsoft
Exchange
ActiveSync®
HTC One SV syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace.
Transfer Use the Transfer app to transfer contacts and other data from
your old phone to HTC One SV through Bluetooth®.
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Transferring contacts from your old phone
through Bluetooth
Depending on the capabilities of your old phone, the Transfer app may be able to
transfer not only contacts but also other data such as calendar events and text
messages to HTC One SV.
1. From the Home screen, tap > Transfer.
2. Tap Next to begin.
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 phone and HTC One SV to pair
them.
6. Choose the types of data to transfer:
§If you selected Contacts and Calendar, you can choose whether to transfer
them to the phone or to an account you're signed into (such as Exchange
ActiveSync).
§If you're transferring data from the HTC One series (or newer phones), you
can also select SMS, Bookmark, and Task. These data types can only be
transferred locally to HTC One SV.
7. Wait for the data transfer to finish.
Getting photos, videos, and music on or off
HTC One SV
There are two ways you can transfer your media.
§Connect HTC One SV 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 our HTC Sync Manager software. You can easily set it up to
sync folders containing media and playlists on your computer with HTC One SV.
HTC Sync Manager can also automatically get photos and videos off HTC One
SV to your computer. For details, see HTC Sync Manager on page 102.
Tired of transferring your media every time you change to a new phone? Use online
storage services to put your media in one place so you can access them anywhere —
on your computer, HTC One SV, and other mobile devices.
Check first what online storage accounts are available on HTC One SV and sign in to
the one you want to use. To sign in to an account, slide the Notifications panel open,
and then tap > Accounts & sync > . Use the Gallery app to access media in your
online storage.
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Getting to know your settings
Want to change the ringtone, set up a Wi‑Fi®connection or make HTC One SV more
secure? Do this and more in Settings.
Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 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 wallpaper or apply a scene to HTC One SV.
§Tap Security to secure HTC One SV, for example with a screen lock.
Updating the HTC One SV software
HTC One SV can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You can also
manually check if there's an available update.
You might want to use Wi‑Fi or your computer's Internet connection to download
software updates to save on data usage. You can set this option in Settings >
About > Software updates > .
Installing a software update
When the Internet connection is on and there's a new software update available, the
update notification icon appears in the status bar.
1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the system update notification.
2. If you don't want to download the update using your data connection, select
Use Wi-Fi or cable only.
3. Tap Download.
4. When download is complete, select Install now, and then tap OK.
Wait for the update to finish. HTC One SV restarts automatically.
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