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Windows® Phone 8S by HTC User guide.
Contents Unboxing Your phone 8 Bottom cover 9 SIM card 10 Storage card 11 Battery 13 Switching the power on or off 14 Setting up your phone Entering your PIN 15 Setting up your phone for the first tim.
Starting a conference call 33 Call history 34 Turning airplane mode on or off 35 People Keeping in touch 36 Importing contacts from your SIM card 36 Adding a new contact 36 Jumping to a section in the.
Sync and Backup Keeping things in sync 60 Backing up your files 60 Internet connections Data connection 61 Wi-Fi 62 Using your phone as a mobile hotspot 64 Search and Web browser Ways you can search t.
Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 93 Protecting your phone with a password 93 Making your phone safe for kids 94 Setting up Kid's Corner 94 Launching Kid's Corner 94 Closing and d.
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.
Other helpful resources For health, safety, and regulatory information, please read the Safety and regulatory guide that’s included in the box. In addition to this user guide, you can find help information, FAQs, and more in www.htc.com/support . To learn a lot more about using Windows ® Phone, open Help+Tips on your phone.
Unboxing Your phone 1. BACK 2. USB connector 3. START 4. SEARCH 5. Camera button 6. VOLUME 7. Proximity sensor 8. Notification LED 9. POWER 10. 3.5mm headset jack If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximity sensor.
Bottom cover Removing the bottom cover Remove the bottom cover to access the SIM card slot and storage card slot. 1. Securely hold your phone with the front facing down.
Replacing the bottom cover Antennas are placed underneath the cover. To get the best signal for calls and data connection, be sure to secure the cover tightly. 1. Align the teeth underneath the bottom cover with the notches on the side of the phone. 2.
Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off your phone before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the bottom cover off. 2. Press the SIM card in to eject it from its slot. 3. Slide the SIM card out from its slot. Storage card Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, music, and more.
Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while your phone is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > phone storage .
Battery Your phone uses a rechargeable, non-removable battery. How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use your phone. The features and accessories you use can affect battery life. For example, leaving your Bluetooth ® connection always on uses more power.
Switching the power on or off Switching the power on Press the POWER button. Easy. When you turn on your phone for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on, then unlock the screen.
Setting up your phone Entering your PIN Some SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile operator. If you’re asked for a PIN, enter it and then tap enter . If you enter the wrong PIN three times, the SIM card is blocked.
Syncing an account If you're not seeing your most recent email messages or status updates in an account, you can manually sync the account to download them. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > email+accounts . 3. Press and hold the account whose information you want to download, and then tap sync .
Your first week with your new phone Features you'll enjoy Keep up to date with your family and friends, and share what's going on in your life. Hear what you've been missing in your music. And more. Make your phone as unique as you are Personalize your Start screen with what's important and unique to you.
Start screen Up front on the Start screen, you'll see live tiles that continuously update and show what’s most personal to you. You’ll see your photo album, how many new text and email messages you have, and more. § Simply swipe your finger up or down to scroll through the tiles.
Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around your phone. Tap Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons. Press and hold Press and hold an item to view available options (for example, additional keys on the keyboard).
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 from the Start screen to the apps list.
Pinch the screen to zoom out of the picture or text. Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute the ringer and more. Flip to silence When a call comes in you can turn your phone over to mute it. Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick your phone up when a call comes in to lower the ringtone volume.
Set volume to automatically rise while in your pocket or bag On a noisy street and can't hear your phone ringing in your bag? You can set your phone to automatically detect when it's in your bag or pocket and raise the ringtone volume so that you can hear it in noisy environments.
Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting your phone into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when your phone is in your bag or pocket. You’ll still receive messages and calls though. Switching to Sleep mode Briefly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode.
Changing your lock screen wallpaper Browse the collection of preset wallpapers or choose from photos that you've taken with the camera. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > lock screen . 3. Tap the Background box and then choose photo .
Changing the theme Feeling a little blue? You can change the screen's background and accent colors to match your mood. The accent color you choose will appear in various places, like the tiles on the Start screen, app icons, on web links, in messages, and more.
Windows Store In Windows Store, it’s easy to download and purchase apps that fit your needs. A wide collection of free and paid apps is available, from everyday apps, powerful business apps, to fun games. You can also purchase songs. From the Start screen, slide to the left and tap Store to start shopping.
6. Make sure the Play audio confirmations switch is turned on. This makes your phone speak aloud to inform you of incoming phone calls. 7. To make your phone read text messages to you, tap the Read aloud incoming text messages box.
Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos with the camera. § From the Start screen, slide left and then tap Camera to open the Camera app. § Or press the CAMERA button. Did you know you can open the Camera app even if the display is off or locked? Just press and hold the CAMERA button.
Taking a photo 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Choose your camera settings: § Tap to set the camera to auto flash, flash on, or flash off. § Tap to select or download lenses. § Tap > photo settings to choose the resolution you want to use. 3. Hold your phone steady, either vertically (portrait view) or horizontally (landscape view).
After capturing After taking a photo or video, you can view it and others you've captured without leaving the Camera app. You can also choose what to do with a photo or video, such as upload it to SkyDrive or share it on a social network. 1. While on the Viewfinder screen, tap .
Phone calls Making a call Some SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile operator. If you’re asked for a PIN, enter it and then tap Enter . If you enter the wrong PIN three times, your SIM card is blocked. Don't worry.
4. Enter the following on the keypad: § Country or region code § Area code (without the 0 at the beginning) § Phone number 5. Tap call . Receiving calls When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen appears. Answering a call § Tap answer .
Putting a call on hold On the call screen, tap hold . To resume the call, tap hold again. Switching between calls If you’re already in a call and accept another call, you can choose to switch between the two calls. 1. When you receive another call, tap answer to accept the second call and put the first call on hold.
5. When connected, tap merge calls . 6. To have a private conversation with someone in the call, tap private , and then tap the person's name or number. § Tap merge calls to merge the other people back and continue the conference call. § Or to end the private conversation, tap end call .
Turning airplane mode on or off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off wireless devices while on board an aircraft. A quick way to turn off wireless functions is to switch your phone to airplane mode.
People Keeping in touch The People hub is more than just your address book. It's also where you can keep up with your social networks and stay in touch with the people you care about most.
5. Tap add photo to assign a picture or use the camera to take a picture of your contact. 6. When you're done, tap to save the new contact. Jumping to a section in the contacts list 1. In the all contacts list, tap a letter tile to display all the alphabet tiles.
Searching, editing or deleting Searching for a contact If your contacts list is especially long, search is probably the quickest way to find a contact. 1. In the all contacts list, tap . 2. In the search bar, enter the first few letters of the first or last name of the contact you're looking for.
Sharing with a group of contacts in real-time Rooms are places where you can have a group chat and share photos, videos, calendars, and more. Creating a new room Only contacts with Windows Phone 8 can participate in a room. When you create a room, you are the owner of the room.
Managing a room You can only manage a room you created. 1. Tap the room you want to manage. 2. Tap . 3. You can: § Change the name of the room. § Add or remove guests. § Delete the room. Leaving a room 1. Tap the room you want to leave. You can't leave a room if you are the owner.
Adding contacts to a group 1. Tap the group you want to add contacts to. 2. Tap > . 3. Tap the contact you want to add. Removing a contact from a group 1. Tap the group you want to remove a contact from. 2. Tap and select the contact you want to remove.
What is the Me tile? The Me tile is a shortcut to your profile. You can access your profile either from the Start screen or the People hub. It's your one-stop shop for social networking. § On the Start screen, tap the Me tile. § On the Start screen, tap the People tile.
3. When you see a post you want to comment on or like, tap . 4. Tap the box that says add a comment , type your comment, and then tap . To like a post, tap (or tap to unlike). Checking in When you check in to a place, you share your location with your contacts by posting it on one or more of your social networks.
Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. Tap anywhere onscreen where you can type and the keyboard appears automatically. After you've finished using the keyboard, press to close it.
Moving the cursor To place the cursor in the middle of the text you've already entered, press and hold near the text you want to change until a cursor appears, and then drag your finger to move the cursor exactly where you want it.
Messaging Texting and chatting in one place With the Messaging app, you can both text and chat in one place. Whether your friends and family are on their mobile phone or at their computer, you can send them text messages or Microsoft Messenger instant messages.
5. Tap the box that says type a message , and then enter your text. 6. Tap to send it. When adding recipients, you can also: § Tap , and then select a contact group. The Group text option in the app's settings is turned on by default and can help keep replies in one thread when you're texting with a group of people.
4. Tap to do the following: Attach a picture Tap picture , and then choose an existing photo or tap to take a photo and attach it. The picture is automatically resized when you attach it to a text message. Attach a video Tap video , and then choose an existing video.
Why can't I reply to my friend using Facebook or Messenger on the same thread? If you're friends with someone on Facebook or Messenger, you may have several different contact profiles for the same person. Their phone number, Facebook, and Messenger info may be stored as different contacts on your phone.
Email Adding your Microsoft account When you first set up your phone, you're asked to sign in with your Microsoft account. If you didn't sign in then or if you have more than one Microsoft account, go to Settings to set up your primary Microsoft account or additional accounts.
5. Enter your email address and password. § If you're adding your Google ® Account, you can choose to sync email messages only or sync your Google contacts and calendar as well. § If you're setting up other POP3 or IMAP accounts, your phone can only sync email from those accounts.
Checking email After you've set up your email accounts, a new tile for each account will be added to the Start screen. 1. To open an email account, tap its tile on the Start screen. If you don’t see the tile, slide left from the Start screen, and then tap your email account in the apps list.
Sending email 1. Open the email account that you want to use for sending your email. 2. Tap . 3. Fill in one or more recipients. In the To field, you can: § Tap to choose a contact. Tap it again to add more. § Start typing a person's name or email address.
Managing email messages Deleting, moving, flagging, or marking several email messages 1. Tap . 2. To quickly select all email messages in a conversation, select the top one (the one that shows the subject and number of messages). Or to select individual email messages, tap their respective check boxes.
Photos, videos, and music Photos About the Photos hub On the Photos hub, you can view the photos and videos you captured with the camera, flip through online albums, or catch up with your friends' latest snapshots. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left.
Changing the background on the Photos hub You can pick out any photo to use as the background on your Photos Hub — even photos from online albums. Better yet, your Photos hub can also show a rotating selection of your favorite pictures. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left.
4. Open the album where the photo you want to edit is located, and then tap the photo. 5. To see what's available, slide left or right across the thumbnails of the various effects. 6. Tap an effect to apply it to your photo. 7. Tap to save. The enhanced photo will be saved in another album called Saved Pictures .
Storage Types of storage Want to know where you can store your apps, data, and files? Your phone uses these storage types: Phone storage Phone storage is where apps, email, data, and text messages are stored. It can also be used to store photos, videos, and music files.
§ Save files from the Office hub such as Word, Excel ® , or PowerPoint ® documents to your SkyDrive and then delete them from your phone. See What's in the Office hub? on page 84.
Sync and Backup Keeping things in sync It's easy to get your photos, videos, music, documents, and more from your computer to your phone (and vice versa). If you have a... Do this... Windows 8 PC Plug your phone into your computer with the cable, and the Windows Phone app will install automatically.
Internet connections Data connection When you turn on your phone for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off can help save battery life and save money on data charges.
Adding a new access point An access point name (APN) is the address your phone uses to connect to the data network. By default, APNs are set automatically when your phone is first set up.
3. Tap the Wi-Fi networking On/Off switch to turn Wi-Fi on. You'll then see a list of available wireless networks. 4. Tap the wireless network you want to connect to. § If you selected an open network, your phone will automatically connect to the network.
Using your phone as a mobile hotspot Want to share your Internet connection with your laptop or another device? You can turn your phone into a mobile hotspot by sharing your cellular data connection over Wi-Fi. Other Wi-Fi enabled devices can then use your shared data connection to connect to the Internet.
Search and Web browser Ways you can search the Web Just press to search the Web using Bing ® . Besides typing what you want to search, you can do much more with Bing: § Search the Web by voice. To find out more, see Using speech on your phone on page 26.
Under the web results, you can scroll up or down to see different kinds of results, such as news, related searches, apps, products, flight status, and more.
Searching by scanning text You can scan text and then search the Web using the scanned words. Or you can have the text translated. 1. Press . 2. On the Bing Search screen, tap . 3. Point the camera at the text you want to scan, and then tap scan text .
Opening and navigating web pages Internet Explorer Mobile makes it quick and easy to surf the Web on the go. By using tabs, you can open multiple web pages and switch between them quite easily. Opening a web page 1. On the Start screen, tap . 2. Tap the address bar, and then enter a web address.
Music search Songs you hear on the radio, or when you're out and about, don't need to be a mystery anymore. You can search for music that's playing to find out more about it, such as the song title, artist, album, and ways to listen to or buy it.
Maps and location Location services Turning on location services You can choose to turn on location services to allow apps to use your location information and provide you with a richer experience. For example, your GPS location can be stored on the photos that you take with the Camera app.
Finding your location Before you can find your location and see it on the map, you need to turn on location services in the settings first (if you declined when the Maps app asked to access and use your location). 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left.
What are pushpins? Pushpins are handy for remembering places you want to visit, getting directions, or sharing location info. They're automatically shown on the map when you search for places.
Getting directions Get detailed directions to your destination. When viewing directions in Maps, you'll see the total distance and estimated travel time to help you plan ahead. Certain features may not be available in some countries or regions. 1.
Local Scout About Local Scout New to the area or just looking for something new to do? Local Scout can help you find nearby restaurants, shops, and things to do. You can get relevant info about the different places to help you decide where to go. Local Scout may not be available in some countries or regions.
3. You can also select or clear other options on the Set Filters screen to expand, narrow, or filter the Local Scout search. 4. Press to see the new search results.
Calendar What you can do in Calendar Never miss an important date again. You can sync your existing calendars from your email accounts to your phone and see them in the Calendar app. You can also add new appointments, create your to-do list, and respond to invitations that people send you.
Quickly creating an appointment on a time slot If you don't need too much detail on your appointment, you can quickly create an appointment by just selecting a time slot and typing a subject right on the calendar. 1. In the Calendar app, go to day view.
5. To set a reminder, turn Reminder on, and then choose a date and time. 6. Tap to save. If you've set a due date, you'll see your to-do task in that date's agenda view. You'll also see your to-do task in the day view of your set reminder date and time.
More apps What can I do in the HTC hub? In the HTC hub, you can check weather forecasts, stock updates, and the latest news. Checking weather Shirt or sweater? Check the local weather in the HTC hub before you head out. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left.
Adding a city 1. On the HTC hub weather screen, scroll down the list to check what cities have already been added. 2. Tap . 3. Enter the name of a city or country. As you type, matching locations are shown. 4. Tap the city that you want to add. Changing the order of cities 1.
3. Flick left to go to the stocks list. 4. If there's a long list, swipe your finger up or down to browse through the stocks that you're following. 5. Tap an item to see a stock's trade information and price chart for the current day. 6.
Adding a stock quote or stock market index 1. While viewing stocks, tap . 2. Enter a stock quote or market index that you want, and then tap . Matched results will be listed. 3. Tap the stock quote or market index you want to add. Changing the stock list order 1.
4. To subscribe and add a news channel, tap . 5. You can: § Tap a category, and then select one or more channels to subscribe to. After you've finished selecting, press twice to return to the list of subscribed channels. § Or tap to search for a specific keyword or a feed URL.
What's in the Office hub? Microsoft Office Mobile includes mobile versions of Microsoft Office applications. You'll find them in the Office hub. You can also use the Office hub to access and edit documents that are stored online. 1. On the Start screen, tap .
Adding a SharePoint site You can connect to a SharePoint site to access documents on it. If you're trying to connect to your company's SharePoint site, be sure to connect to your company's Wi-Fi network first. 1. On the Start screen, tap .
Downloading and installing Xbox Extras Customize your avatar on the go with Xbox ® Extras. You can download this app for free. 1. On the Games hub, slide left or right to go to xbox . 2. Tap your gamertag and then tap avatar . Your phone then searches Store for the Xbox Extras app.
Bluetooth Connecting a Bluetooth accessory You can connect a variety of Bluetooth accessories such as headsets, car kits, or speakers to your phone. § To listen to music, use an accessory such as a Bluetooth stereo headset that supports the A2DP profile.
Unpairing If you no longer want to use a connected accessory with your phone, you can unpair and remove it from your phone. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > Bluetooth . 3. Press and hold the name of the accessory, and then tap delete .
Settings Attentive phone features When your phone rings or during a call, it can sense and automatically respond to your actions or environment. You can go to the settings to find out what smart features your phone has in store for you. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left.
Changing display settings Adjusting the screen brightness manually 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > brightness . 3. Tap the Automatically adjust On/Off switch to turn it off.
Changing the language The first time you set up your phone, it prompts you to choose a language. You can change the language setting at any time. Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left.
Uninstalling an app If you're running out of phone storage, free up some space by removing apps you no longer use. Uninstalling an app also removes any information the app contained. Please remove apps with care. Most preinstalled apps cannot be uninstalled.
Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM card. Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left.
4. Enter your password in both the New password and Confirm password boxes. 5. Tap done . Making your phone safe for kids Your phone is a great way to entertain your kids. Use Kid's Corner to prevent accidental calls while kids play with your phone.
3. Slide to the left of the lock screen. The Kid's Corner lock screen displays. 4. Swipe your finger up the lock screen. You can now let your kids play with your phone. Closing and disabling Kid's Corner Close and disable Kid's Corner if you no longer need it.
Update and reset How to get and install updates From time to time, software updates may be available. Your phone can check and notify you if there’s a new update. Setting update notification and downloading option You can set your phone to notify you when new updates are available for your phone.
Installing an update When you see the notification about an available software update, you can update your phone right away. Or you can dismiss the notification and update some other time.
Performing a factory reset using phone buttons If you can’t turn your phone on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the phone's buttons. 1. Turn the power off. 2. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then briefly press the POWER button.
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Index Symbols 3G - access point 62 - roaming 62 - turning on or off 61 A Access point 62 Airplane mode 35 Appointment - creating 76 Apps - settings 91 - switching between apps 25 - uninstalling 92 B B.
- checking in 43 - profile 42 - setting up 15 - sharing photos and videos 56 Factory reset 97 Firmware updates 97 Flight mode 35 G Games hub 85 Google Account 15 H Hands free 87 Hard reset 97 Home scr.
Profile - Facebook 42 - Microsoft Account 42 Pushpins 72 Q QR Code 66 R Regional setting 91 Reset 97 Ringer 22 Ringtone - changing 24 - volume 22, 90 Roaming 62 S Screen - adjusting screen brightness .
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