HTC First ATT User Guide
HTC First ATT User Guide
User guide
Contents
Contents
Unboxing
HTC First SIM card Charging the battery Switching the power on or off 7 8 10 10
Facebook Home
Getting around Facebook Home Checking Facebook photos and status updates Cover feed notifications Chat heads Posting to Facebook from the app launcher Customizing the app launcher Turning on Facebook Home from Android 23 23 24 24 24 25 25
Facebook Camera
Taking a photo Recording a video Using Android Camera 26 26 27
Facebook Messenger
Sending a Facebook message Viewing your messages Replying to a message Deleting messages and conversations Turning off text messaging from Facebook Messenger Sending a text or multimedia message via Android Messaging 28 29 29 29 30 30
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Phone calls
Making a call Returning a missed call Making an emergency call Answering or rejecting a call What can I do during a call? Setting up a conference call Checking calls in the Call History Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes 31 31 31 32 32 33 33 34
People
Your contacts list Setting up your personal contact information Adding a new contact Editing a contacts information Getting in touch with a contact Importing contacts from your SIM card Importing contacts from the phone storage Sending contact information Contact groups 35 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 37
Email
Mail Gmail 45 48
Contents
Downloading apps from the web Uninstalling an app Using the Clock app Viewing the Calendar Watching videos on YouTube
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Internet connections
Data connection Managing your data usage WiFi Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC First as a WiFi hotspot Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering 59 60 61 62 63 64
Storage
Types of storage Copying files to or from HTC First Encrypting data on HTC First 68 68 69
Settings
Adding and syncing an account Removing an account Turning Airplane mode on or off Turning automatic screen rotation off Adjusting the time before the screen turns off Adjusting the screen brightness manually Changing the display language Working with certificates Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Protecting HTC First with a screen lock Navigating HTC First with TalkBack 72 72 72 73 73 73 73 74 74 75 75
Important information
Important information
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations per the FCC's radio frequency (RF) safety requirements. To comply with these RF exposure requirements, use a belt-clip, holster, or similar accessory with this device to maintain a minimum separation distance of 1.0 cm between the users body and the handset, with the device oriented with either the front or back of the device facing towards the users body. Such accessories should not contain any metallic components. Body-worn accessories that do not meet these requirements may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines and their use should be avoided.
Unboxing
Unboxing
HTC First
1. BACK 2. HOME 3. MENU 4. SIM card tray (with tray eject hole) 5. USB connector 6. Notification LED 7. Proximity / Light sensor 8. POWER 9. 3.5mm headset jack 10. Front camera 11. Volume controls
If you want to use a screen protector, please dont cover and block the proximity sensor. You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for HTC First that already has a small opening for the sensor.
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SIM card
HTC First uses a microSIM card. The microSIM card contains your phone number, service details, and memory for storing phonebook contacts and/or text messages.
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. Use a standard microSIM only. Inserting other types (such as nanoSIM with an adapter or a modified SIM) may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the card slot.
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1. Hold the phone face up. 2. Insert the tip of the SIM eject tool into the small hole next to the SIM card tray slot.
3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the SIM card tray ejects. 4. Pull the SIM card tray out, and remove the SIM card. When removing the SIM card, make sure that you insert the empty SIM card tray back into the slot.
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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.
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Tap
Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons.
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Swipe or slide
Quickly swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to go to other Home pages, scroll through documents, and more.
Drag
Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as when moving right and left on the Home screen, or flicking through a contacts or message list.
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Notification LED
To activate the notification LED, on the Settings app, tap Display > LED Active. The notification LED shows a:
Solid green light when HTC First is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. Solid orange light when the battery is being charged. Flashing orange light when the battery level reaches very low.
Sleep mode
Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC First into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC First is in your bag. Switching to Sleep mode Briefly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode. HTC First also automatically goes into Sleep mode when its left idle for a while. You can change the time before HTC First sleeps in the Settings > Display. Waking up from Sleep mode To wake HTC First up manually, press the POWER button. You may need to unlock the screen. HTC First automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call.
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2. Clear the See Home When Screen Turns On option. For added security, you can change the screen lock to another option, such as pattern, password, and more. For details, see Protecting HTC First with a screen lock on page 75. Unlocking HTC First If you're using the default screen lock, you need to unlock HTC First before you can open cover feed notifications, app shortcuts on Facebook Home, and more. To unlock, press and hold the lock icon, and then drag it to any of the shortcuts around it.
Opening an app
1. From the cover feed, press drag it to . . Or press and hold your profile picture and then
2. Slide your finger to the right to go to the Apps screen, and then tap the app you want to use.
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3. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap The selected text is then copied to the clipboard.
4. In a text entry field (for example while composing an email), press and hold at the point where you want to paste the text. 5. Tap Paste. To copy the address of a linked webpage, press and hold the link, and then tap Copy link address.
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Sharing text
1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap tap Share). (or press , then
2. Choose where to paste and share the selected text, such as in an email message or social network status update.
Entering text
The onscreen keyboard becomes available when you tap a text field in an app. Enter letters and numbers, add words to your personal dictionary, and more. Tap the keys on the onscreen keyboard to enter letters and numbers, as well as punctuation marks and symbols. Tap Tap Press to enter an uppercase letter. Double-tap to turn on caps lock. to show number and symbol keys. to close the onscreen keyboard.
To open the keyboard settings, go to Settings > Language & input, and then tap beside Android keyboard.
To enter text in word prediction mode, do any of the following: Tap the space bar to insert a highlighted word in the suggestion list. Tap a word from the suggestion list. Adding words and phrases to the word prediction dictionary Add frequently-used names, acronyms, and even phrases to the word prediction dictionary to easily find them in the suggestion list. Type even faster when you create text shortcuts to words and phrases. Instead of typing Talk to you later, save a few keystrokes by adding the ttyl shortcut. In your message or email, just type "ttyl", and then tap the complete phrase from the suggestion list. 1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Language & input > Personal dictionary > .
3. Enter a word or phrase, and then enter its text shortcut. 4. Tap Done to close the onscreen keyboard, and then press .
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Editing or deleting words and phrases in the word prediction dictionary 1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Language & input > Personal dictionary. To edit a word, phrase, or shortcut, tap the item in the list. To delete a word or phrase from the dictionary, tap an item in the list, and . then tap
3. When you see the microphone image, speak out the words you want to type. To set the voice input language, tap the language bar above the microphone image. You can choose one or more languages. Available languages depend on the voice input languages supported by Google. 4. If a word doesn't match what you've spoken and it's underlined, tap the underlined word to delete it or to see more choices. 5. Enter punctuation marks by saying the name (for example, say "comma").
Battery
Checking battery usage
See a ranking list of apps that are using the battery. You can also see how much and how long the battery has been used for each app. 1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Battery. 3. Tap an app to check how it's using the battery. You'll see how much battery power is used.
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Other tips
To squeeze in a little bit more battery power, try these tips: Tone down the ringtone and media volume. Minimize the use of vibration or sound feedback. In Settings, tap Sound and choose which ones you don't need and can disable. Check your apps settings as you may find more options to optimize the battery.
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Facebook Home
Facebook Home
Getting around Facebook Home
Facebook Home brings you closer to people who matter to you. See posts by friends, check notifications, and access app shortcuts to organize your day. To switch between the cover feed and the app launcher, press .
To see app shortcuts, press and hold your profile picture, and then drag it to any of the items around it.
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Facebook Home
Chat heads
Each time you receive a new Facebook message or text message, a chat head pops up on the cover feed or when you're using other apps. For details, see Viewing your messages on page 29. Tap chat heads to open or close the message. Drag chat heads to move them anywhere on the screen. To dismiss chat heads, press and hold it, and then drag it to . If you've received several messages from different contacts, switch between messages by tapping the chat head and then tapping another sender's profile picture.
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Facebook Home
To remove an app from the launcher, press and hold an icon that you want to delete, and then drag it to .
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Facebook Camera
Facebook Camera
Taking a photo
Snap, tag, and share photos on the go. 1. From the app launcher, tap Photo. . .
2. At the bottom of the photo gallery screen, tap 3. To switch between the front or main camera, tap 4. Tap to choose a flash mode.
5. To adjust the focus, tap an area on the Viewfinder where you want to refocus. 6. When you're ready to take a photo, tap .
4. To tag and select more photos, swipe left or right to go to the previous or next photo, and then repeat steps 2 and 3. 5. To share your selected photos on Facebook, tap description. 6. You can also do any of the following: Tap Tap Tap 7. Tap Post. to add a location to your photos. to select the online album where you want to upload the photos. to select an audience or privacy option for this post. , and then type in your
Recording a video
Shoot and easily share a recorded video with your friends. 1. From the app launcher, tap Photo. .
2. At the bottom of the photo gallery screen, tap 3. Tap to switch to video mode.
4. Use the onscreen controls to zoom in or out, switch between the front and main cameras, and more.
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Facebook Camera
5. To see options for flash modes, effects, video quality, and more, tap 6. When you're ready to record a video, tap 7. Tap to stop recording. . Or to just save it, tap . .
to start recording a
3. Use the controls on the Viewfinder screen to switch between the front and main camera, zoom in or out, choose a flash mode, and more.
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Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger
Sending a Facebook message
Use the Facebook Messenger app to start private conversations with your friends on Facebook. You can also send text or multimedia messages to a mobile phone number. You can text anyone in your phone contacts and as well as message any friend on Facebook. 1. From the cover feed, press and hold your profile picture, and then drag it to 2. Tap . .
3. Do any of the following: Enter the first few letters of a contact's name in the To field, and then tap the friend in the suggested list. Enter a mobile phone number, and then tap Text to: [mobile phone number]. Standard texting and data rates apply. Repeat this step to add more message recipients. 4. Tap the text box, and then enter your message. 5. To add an attachment, tap 6. When finished, tap Send. , and then choose an attachment type.
3. Enter the first few letters of a friend's name in the search field. 4. Tap the beside a friend's profile picture, and then tap Done.
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Facebook Messenger
Replying to a message
1. In Facebook Messenger, on the Messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the conversation with that contact. 2. Tap the text box, and then enter your message. 3. Tap Send.
Delete a conversation Press and hold a contact (or phone number), and then tap Delete.
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Facebook Messenger
3. Clear the Enable text messaging option. Once you've disabled the setting, you'll only receive text and multimedia messages through the Android Messaging app.
3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the box that says Type message, and then enter your message. There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message. If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message. Your text message automatically becomes a multimedia message if you enter an email address as the recipient, add a message subject, attach an item, or compose a very long message. 5. To add a multimedia attachment, tap select the item to attach. 6. Tap , or press , choose an attachment type, and then
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Phone calls
Phone calls
Making a call
You can either dial a number directly or browse through your contact list and call logs to make a call. 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Do any of the following: Enter the phone number, and then tap Search for a call log in the Call history contact you want to call. In the People 3. To hang up, tap . . , and then tap beside the
1. Open the Phone app. 2. Dial the emergency number for your locale, and then tap .
If you've enabled but forgotten your lock password or lock pattern, you can still make emergency calls by tapping Emergency call on the screen.
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Phone calls
To decline a call and send a text message to the caller, drag select a message to send.
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Phone calls
3. Tap a name or number in the list to view a detailed call log. Or, tap to call.
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Phone calls
2. Choose whether to create a new contact or save the number to an existing contact.
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People
People
Your contacts list
The People app lists all contacts from online accounts you're logged in to. 1. Open the People app. 2. On your contacts list, you can: View your profile and edit your contact information. Create, edit, find, or send contacts. Tap a contact photo to find ways to quickly connect with the contact. To sort your contacts by their first or last name, press Sort list by. , and then tap Settings >
2. Choose the accounts that contain the contacts you want to display. If you want to filter by contact groups, tap Customize and then tap the contact groups that you want shown.
2. Enter your name and contact details. 3. To add more information (such as your personal website), tap Add another field. 4. Tap Done.
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People
2. Tap the Name field, and then enter the contact name. 3. Enter the contact information in the fields provided. 4. To add more information, tap Add another field. 5. Tap Done.
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People
Contact groups
Organize your friends, family, and colleagues into groups.
Creating a group
1. On the Groups tab, tap .
2. Enter a name for the group. 3. Select the contacts you want to add. 4. When your group is complete, tap Done.
Editing a group
1. On the Groups 2. Press 3. You can: Change the group name. Add more contacts to the group. Select the contacts you want to remove from the group. 4. Tap Done. tab, tap the group that you want to edit.
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3. Tap an effect to apply to the photo. 4. Tap Save. The enhanced photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited.
Music
Listening to music
Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC First using the Play Music app. 1. Open the Play Music app. 2. Swipe left or right to browse by artists, albums, or other categories. 3. Tap a song to play. 4. Tap the onscreen icons to control music playback, repeat the song, and more.
4. Enter the playlist name. 5. To add a song to the playlist, play a song and then tap Repeat this step to add more songs. > Add to playlist> .
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Playing the songs in a playlist 1. Open the Play Music app. 2. Swipe right until you're in the Playlists tab. 3. Press and hold the playlist you want to listen to, and then tap Play. Deleting music playlists 1. Open the Play Music app. 2. Swipe right until you're in the Playlists tab. 3. Press and hold the playlist you want to delete, and then tap Delete.
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2. In the search box, enter what you want to search for. As you type, matching items on HTC First and suggestions from Google web search are shown. To search for the information exclusively on HTC First, swipe your finger up the screen, and then tap Search phone. 3. If what youre searching for is in the list of suggestions, tap the item to open it in its compatible app.
2. Say "Google", and then say what you want to search for. After speaking, matching items from Google web search are shown. 3. If what youre searching for is in the list, tap the item to open it in its compatible app. Otherwise, tap to search again.
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, and then tap Settings to set the following options: Set the Google Voice Search language, speech output, and more. Select which apps on HTC First are included when doing a search. Manage your location history, enable recent web searches to show, or clear your search history.
2. The subsequent screens show examples of Google Now information cards. Tap Next until you reach the Get Google Now! screen. 3. Tap Yes, I'm in. Google Now information cards will start to appear on the Google search screen. More information cards will appear on the Google search screen as you use HTC First to search the Web, create appointments, and more.
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3. Tap the information card you want to customize. 4. Tap a card setting, and then change it to your preference. To hide the card, tap the On/Off switch next to the card name. 5. Press to save your changes and return to the previous screen.
Bookmarking a webpage
Add your favorite webpages as bookmarks so you can access them quickly. 1. While viewing a webpage, press , and then tap .
2. On the Add Bookmark screen, you can edit the bookmark name and save the bookmark in a new category folder. 3. Tap Save. To view and open a bookmark, press , and then tap Bookmarks. Navigate to the bookmark you want to open, and then tap it.
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Email
Mail
Adding an email account
Set up email accounts such as another Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account or an account from a Web-based email service or email provider. If you're adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or a POP3/IMAP email account, ask your network administrator or email service provider for additional email settings that you may need. Some email accounts, such as corporate emails, may require advanced security administration. 1. Open the Email app. 2. Enter the email address and password for your email account, and then tap Next. 3. Select an email account type. 4. Set the sync options for this email account, and then tap Next. 5. Enter a name for your email account, and then tap Next. To add more email accounts in the Email app, press account. , and then tap Settings > Add
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To view email messages from all your accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap Combined view.
To archive, delete or label multiple conversations, tap the check box before the email message or conversation. Then tap the onscreen buttons at the bottom to choose what to do with the selected messages or conversations. To change an email account's settings, select the account, press then tap Settings. , and
4. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Press , and then tap Add Cc/Bcc. 5. Enter the subject, and then compose your message.
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To save the email as draft and send it later, press . Or press Resuming a draft email message 1. In an email account inbox, tap 2. Tap the message. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap . > Drafts.
2. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for. 3. Tap a result to open the email message.
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Gmail
Viewing your Gmail Inbox
All your received email messages from your Google account are delivered to your Gmail inbox. Open the Gmail app. Archive, delete or label multiple conversations Tap the check box before the email message or conversation. Then tap the onscreen buttons at the bottom to choose what to do with the selected messages or conversations.
Display drafts, sent Tap Inbox at the top bar and then messages, and tap another label (such as Sent, other labels Drafts, or your created label) to view its messages and conversations. Switch to your other Gmail account Tap Inbox at the top bar, and then tap the account you want to switch to.
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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, specify the message recipients. Tap Respond inline if you want to interleave your new message with the received email. But this removes any attachments or formatting in the original email message. 4. Tap to send.
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1. Open the Maps app. 2. Tap to show your current location. The blue marker current location on the map. or shows your
3. Tap to turn Compass mode on or off. In Compass mode, the map changes to an angled view and automatically orients itself depending on the direction you're facing.
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2. Enter the place you want to search for in the search box. 3. Tap the key on the keyboard to search for the location you entered or tap a suggested search item. The search results are displayed as markers on the map. 4. Do any of the following: Tap a marker . A balloon then opens, showing the location's name. If that's what you're looking for, tap the balloon. Tap Results list to show the search results as a list, and then tap the location. Details about the selected location displays on the screen. 5. Tap the onscreen buttons to view the location on a map, get directions, view the location in Street View (if available), and more. Scroll down the screen to view more options.
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Getting directions
Get detailed directions to your destination. Google Maps can provide directions for travel by foot, public transportation, or car. 1. While viewing a map, tap 2. Do any of the following: Use your current location as the starting point, or enter a location from where to start in the first text box. Then enter your destination in the second text box. Tap map. to select an address from your contacts or a point that you tap on a .
If the place youve set as your destination has several locations available, choose which one to go to. 3. Choose how you want to get to your destination. If you're taking public transportation, select your transit preferences. 4. Tap Get directions. If driving or walking, tap Directions list to view the directions in a list. You can also tap the arrow buttons on the map to follow the directions. When youre finished viewing or following the directions, tap to reset the map. Your destination is automatically saved in the Google Maps history.
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1. Open the Maps app. 2. Press , and then tap Make available offline.
3. Move the portion of the map you want to download within the cropping square. To reduce the size of the map, zoom in to get only the portion of the map you need. 4. Tap Done.
3. Slide right to view the offline maps list. 4. Tap the map you want to view.
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3. Swipe to All tab, and then tap the app you want to restore. 4. Install the app. For more details, refer to the Google Play Store help.
Uninstalling an app
If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can easily uninstall it.
Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled but can be disabled instead.
From the Apps screen, press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it to Uninstall. If you purchased an app in Play Store, you can uninstall it for a refund within a limited time. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, refer to the Google Play help.
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Disabling an app
If an app cannot be uninstalled, you can disable it instead. 1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Swipe to the All tab, and then select the app that you want to disable. 3. Tap Disable. Disabled apps will be removed from the Apps screen, and will not sync data on the background anymore.
Setting an alarm
You can set up one or more alarms. 1. Open the Clock app. 2. Tap Set alarm. 3. Tap .
4. Set the time, and as well as your other preferences. 5. If you want the alarm for multiple days, tap Repeat. 6. Tap Done.
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3. Enter and set the event details. 4. To invite contacts from your Google or Exchange ActiveSync account, tap Guests. 5. Tap Done.
2. Select or clear an account you wish to show or hide. Calendars are synced on HTC First, even if they are hidden.
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3. When you find the video that you like, tap it. 4. While watching a video, you can: Turn HTC First sideways to watch the video in full screen. Tap the video screen to pause or to resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video. Scroll down the video information panel to see the description, related videos, or comments from other viewers. Want to watch the video at a later time instead? Press , and then tap Add to > Watch later. You can access the video again from your account profile's Watch later list. Tap the YouTube icon to return to the main screen.
Preloading videos
Set the YouTube app to preload videos so that you can watch them without interruptions. Videos are preloaded when HTC First is being charged and is connected to a WiFi network. For more information about preloading videos, refer to the YouTube help. 1. In the YouTube app, press and then tap Settings > Preloading.
2. Select what type of videos to preload. The videos are preloading when appears on Watch list screen or on the channel you subscribed to. The icon changes to when the videos are ready to watch.
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Internet connections
Internet connections
Data connection
When you turn on HTC First for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). You need an LTE data plan to use LTE data services. Check with your mobile operator for details.
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4. Drag the lower ALERT line to set an alert before you reach your monthly data limit. 5. Drag the vertical line markers to see how much data you've used during a particular time interval. If you're connecting HTC First to another portable WiFi hotspot, press , and then tap Mobile hotspots to restrict background data from downloading that may incur extra data fees.
WiFi
To use WiFi, you need access to a wireless access point or hotspot. The availability and strength of a WiFi signal varies depending on objects the WiFi signal has to pass through (such as buildings or a wall between rooms).
4. Tap the WiFi network you want to connect to. If you selected a secured network, you'll be asked to enter the network key or password. 5. Tap Connect. You'll see the WiFi icon in the status bar when connected.
The next time HTC First connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you wont be asked to enter the key or other security information again.
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Internet connections
To use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN method, press Pin Entry.
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Internet connections
4. Enter the VPN settings and set them up according to the security details your network administrator gave you. 5. Tap Save. The VPN is then added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings screen.
Connecting to a VPN
1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Under Wireless & networks, tap More. 3. Tap VPN. 4. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 5. Enter your log in credentials, and then tap Connect. When youre connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the status bar. You can then open the web browser to access resources such as your corporate network intranet.
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6. Tap Save. 7. On the Tethering & portable hotspot screen, select the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot option to turn on the WiFi hotspot. HTC First is ready to be used as a WiFi hotspot when you see on the status bar.
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1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. If Bluetooth is off, tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn it on.
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3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. Tap the headsets name in the Paired Devices section. 5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the headset documentation to find the passcode. If you still cannot reconnect to the headset, follow the instructions in Unpairing from a Bluetooth device on page 66, and then follow the steps under Connecting a Bluetooth headset on page 65.
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You can also use NFC for contactless payment. Contact your mobile operator to find out about the availability of NFC payment services.
Turning NFC on
1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Under Wireless & networks, tap More. 3. Select the NFC option.
Beaming content
Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC turned on. If the other device has an Android Beam option, make sure it is also turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, hold HTC First and the other device back to back. When the devices connect, you'll hear a sound and both devices will vibrate slightly. 2. Tap the screen. The shared content appears on the other screen. For some items that you've shared (such as contact information), additional instructions on how to save the item will appear on the receiving device.
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Storage
Storage
Types of storage
Want to know what types of storage you can use for your apps, data, and files? HTC First has these storage types: Internal storage USB storage This storage combines both the app storage, where apps, email, data, and text messages are stored, and the file storage, where photos, videos, and music files are kept. When you plug in an external USB storage device (such as a USB flash drive or an SD card reader), you can view photos and videos stored on the device right from Gallery and play songs stored on the device in Play Music. You need a USB On-The-Go micro cable adapter to connect HTC First and a USB storage device. HTC First supports USB storage devices (except portable hard drives) up to 64 GB.
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Storage
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Reset
HTC First not responding?
If HTC First does not respond when you touch the screen or press the buttons, you can still restart it. Press and hold the POWER button for at least 10 seconds. HTC First then restarts.
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Performing a factory reset from settings 1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Backup & reset. 3. Tap Factory data reset. 4. Tap Reset phone, and then tap Erase everything. Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you cant turn HTC First on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC First. 1. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then press and hold the POWER button. 2. Wait for the screen with the three Android images to appear, and then release the POWER and VOLUME DOWN buttons. 3. Press VOLUME DOWN to select FACTORY RESET, and then press the POWER button.
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Settings
Settings
Adding and syncing an account
1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Under Accounts, tap Add account. 3. Choose an account type, and then enter your login information. 4. In the Account settings screen, choose the types of information that you want to sync on HTC First.
Removing an account
1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Under Accounts, tap an account type. 3. Tap the account that you want to remove. 4. Press , and then tap Remove account.
Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself.
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Settings
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Settings
1. Save the certificate file in the root folder on HTC First. 2. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. 3. Tap Security > Install from storage. 4. If you have more than one certificate in the root folder, select the certificate you want to install. 5. Enter a name for the certificate and tap OK.
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Settings
2. Tap Turn Off Facebook Home, and then confirm your action. 3. When prompted which Home screen you want to use, tap Launcher, and then tap Always.
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Settings
Turning TalkBack on
1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap Accessibility > TalkBack. 3. Tap the On/Off switch. 4. Read the TalkBack disclaimer and then tap OK. You'll be prompted to enable Explore by touch, which provides an audible description TalkBack of what you're touching on the screen. A short tutorial explaining how to use TalkBack will begin playing after you turn on TalkBack. TalkBack works best if you turn off auto-rotate and turn on Explore by touch. .
TalkBack gestures
When TalkBack is turned on and the Explore by touch setting is selected, the regular touch gestures are replaced by the TalkBack gestures. Open an item 1. Drag your finger on the screen to find and select the item. 2. Double-tap anywhere on the screen to open the item. Move an item 1. Drag your finger on the screen to find the item. 2. Double-tap anywhere on the screen, but don't lift your finger on the second tap. 3. Drag the item to a new spot and then lift your finger. Scroll through a screen Open the Notifications panel Use two fingers to swipe up, down, left or right. Use two fingers to swipe down from the top of the screen.
Assigning TalkBack shortcuts TalkBack has customizable gestures that can be used to open the Notifications panel, view recent apps, access TalkBack controls, and more. The steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use the corresponding TalkBack gestures if you already have TalkBack turned on. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap Accessibility > TalkBack. 3. Tap Settings > Manage shortcut gestures. 4. Tap any of the shortcut gestures, and then select an action. .
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2. Tap Accessibility > Text-to-speech output > Speech rate. 3. Select a speech rate. You can test the speech rate by tapping Listen to an example.
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A
Accounts - syncing 12 Airplane mode 72 Alarms - setting 56 Android Beam See NFC Android Market See Google Play App launcher 24 Apps - installing 54, 55 - non-Google Play apps 55 - restoring 55 - uninstalling 55 Clock - alarm 56 - setting date and time 56 Conference call 33 Contacts - adding 36 - copying from SIM card 36 - importing contacts 36 Copying - files to computer 68 - text 19 Cover feed 23
D
Data connection - access point names (APN) 59 - data roaming 60 - sharing 64 - turning on or off 59 - usage 60 Display - changing the time before the screen turns off 73 - screen brightness 73 - screen rotation 73 - Sleep mode 17
B
Backup - restoring backed up apps 55 Battery - charging 10 - checking usage 21 - saving battery power 21 Bluetooth - connecting a Bluetooth headset 65 Browser - bookmarks 43 - using 43
E
Email See Mail
C
Calendar - creating an event 57 - views 56 Camera - basics 26, 27 Capture screen 19 Change phone language 73 Chat heads 24
F
Facebook Home 23 Facebook Messenger 28 Factory reset 70 Files - copying to computer 68 Finger gestures 14 Folder - grouping bookmarks 43
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G
Gallery - editing photos 38 - viewing photos and videos 38 Geotag 38 Gestures - touch gestures 14 Gmail 48 Google Maps 50 Google Now - setting up 42 - turning off 43 Google Play - installing apps 54 - refund 55 Google Voice Search 41 GPS (Global Positioning System) See Locations
L
Language - system language 73 Locations - turning on location services 50 Low battery 21 Low storage See Phone storage
M
Mail - attachments 46 - carbon copy, blind copy (cc, bcc) 46 - draft 46 - replying 47 - searching 47 - sending 46 Making calls - calling 31 Maps - Google Maps 50 Market See Google Play Master reset See Factory reset Messages - deleting a conversation 29 - replying 29 Mobile data 59 Music - adding a song to a queue 40 - listening 39 - playing music from the Lock screen 39 - playlist 39
H
Hands free 65 Hard reset See Factory reset Headphones See Bluetooth
I
Internet - browser 43 - connections 59 Internet connection - data connection 59 - VPN 62 - Wi-Fi 61 - Wi-Fi Hotspot 63
K
Keyboard - dictionary 20 - entering text 20 - entering text by speaking 21 - predictive text 20 - shortcuts 20 - speech recognition 21
N
Near Field Communication (NFC) 67
O
Online accounts - adding accounts 12 - what can you sync with 12
P
Pair a Bluetooth headset 65
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People - adding a new contact 36 - contact groups 37 - copying contacts 37 - editing contacts 36 - filtering your contacts 35 - groups 37 - personal profile 35 - sending contact information 37 Phone calls - calling 31 - conference call 33 - emergency call 31 - missed calls 31 - muting the microphone 33 - putting a call on hold 32 - speakerphone 33 Phone storage - copying files 68 - storage encryption 69 - types of storage 68 Phone updates 13 Photos - viewing photos and videos 38 Power - charging the battery 10 - checking battery usage 21 - saving power 21 - sleep mode 17 Print screen See Capture screen PUK (PIN Unblock Key) 75
Search - searching phone and Web 41 - voice search 41 Security - encrypting data 69 - protecting SIM card with PIN 74 - security certificates 62 Settings - accessibility 75 - display language 73 - Storage 68 Setup - initial setup 12 Sharing - text 19 SIM card - SIM PIN 74 Sleep mode 17 Smart network sharing 64 Software update 13 Sound - switching profiles 34 Speakerphone 33 Storage 68
T
Tethering See USB Tethering
U
USB Tethering 64
R
Reset 70
V
Voice input 21 Voice search 41 VPN - adding a connection 62 - connecting 63 - disconnecting 63
S
Screen - adjusting brightness 73 - capture 19 - changing the time before the screen turns off 73 - rotation 73 - Sleep mode settings 73 Screen shot See Capture screen
W
Wi-Fi - connecting to another network 62 - connecting via WPS 62 - turning on 61 Wi-Fi hotspot 63 Word prediction 20
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Y
YouTube - preloading 58 - watching 57