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  • Page 1 Your HTC One X User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting contacts into HTC One X Making your first call Sending your first text message Getting photos, videos, and music on or off HTC One X Copying and sharing text Capturing the HTC One X screen Switching between recently opened apps...
  • Page 3 Rearranging the Home screen Personalizing with sound sets Rearranging application tabs Customizing the lock screen style Securing HTC One X with a personal touch Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial Using Speed dial Calling a phone number in a text message...
  • Page 4 Importing or copying contacts Merging contact information Contact information and conversations Contact groups Adding Contacts widgets Sending contact information Backing up your contacts Social Facebook for HTC Sense Twitter for HTC Sense Chatting in Google Talk Using Google+ Email Gmail Mail Calendar...
  • Page 5 Playing music in HTC Sync Manager Viewing photos and videos in HTC Sync Manager Setting up HTC Sync Manager to recognize HTC One X Setting up HTC One X to sync with your computer Syncing HTC One X and your computer...
  • Page 6 Backing up settings to Google Accessibility settings Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Protecting HTC One X with a screen lock Encrypting data on HTC One X Checking information about HTC One X Choosing which app opens when you tap a data item...

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide 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.

  • Page 8: Unboxing

    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. You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for HTC One X that already has a small opening for the sensor.

  • Page 9: Sim Card

    Unboxing SIM card HTC 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. To eject the SIM card tray, insert a small bent paperclip or the SIM eject tool into the small hole next to the tray.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Unboxing Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC One X, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Only the power adapter and USB cable provided in the box must be used to charge the battery.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Htc One X For The First Time

    Setting up HTC One X for the first time When you switch on HTC One X for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. Just follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be up and running in no time.

  • Page 12: Your First Week With Your New Phone

    28. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC One X, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right on the screen and you’ll discover more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.

  • Page 13: Finger Gestures

    Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC One X into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC One X is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though, and missed calls and messages appear on the lock screen.

  • Page 14: Unlocking The Screen

    Your first week with your new phone Waking up from Sleep mode To wake HTC One X up manually, press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock the screen. HTC One X automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call.

  • Page 15: Getting Contacts Into Htc One X

    Your first week with your new phone Getting contacts into HTC One X There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC One X. You can sync HTC One X ® ® with contacts from your Google Account, computer, Facebook , and more.

  • Page 16: Sending Your First Text Message

    HTC One X There are different ways you can transfer your media. § Connect HTC One X to your computer, and select the Disk drive mode. Your computer will recognize it just like any removable USB drive, and you can copy your media between them.

  • Page 17: Copying And Sharing Text

    Your first week with your new phone Copying and sharing text In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share it. Selecting text 1. Press and hold on a word. 2.

  • Page 18: Capturing The Htc One X Screen

    Capturing the HTC One X screen Want to show off your high game score, write a blog post about HTC One X features, or post a status update on Facebook about a song you're playing? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery.

  • Page 19: Notification Icons

    Your first week with your new phone § Solid orange light when the battery is being charged. § Flashing orange light when the battery level reaches very low. Notification icons Notification icons on the status bar make it easy for you to keep on top of your messages, calendar events, and alarms.

  • Page 20: Getting To Know Your Settings

    § Make sure apps are closed and not continuously running in the background Updating the HTC One X software HTC One X can check and notify you if there’s a new software update available. You can then download and install the software update using the Wi-Fi or data connection.

  • Page 21: Syncing Your Media And Data With Htc Sync Manager

    Use it also to store your same contacts, important documents, and other data on both HTC One X and your computer. HTC Sync Manager is the replacement for HTC Sync, and it provides a lot more features. You can: ®...

  • Page 22: Camera

    Use the controls on the Viewfinder screen to add effects, zoom in or out, and more. After using Camera (or if you temporarily leave the Viewfinder screen), you still need to unlock HTC One X if you have a screen lock. Zooming §...

  • Page 23: Taking A Photo

    Camera Switching between the front and main camera 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 2. Tap Camera. 3. Tap either Front or Main. Some camera features are not available when you’re using the front camera, such as zooming and face detection. Choosing an effect Use the available camera effects to make your photos look like they’ve been taken through special lenses or filters.

  • Page 24: Taking Continuous Camera Shots

    Camera 3. While recording, you can: § Freely zoom in or out. § Change focus to a different subject or area by just tapping it on the Viewfinder screen. § Tap the flash icon to turn the flash on or off. 4.

  • Page 25: Taking A Group Shot

    Taking a group shot Finding it difficult to make everyone smile and have them look at the camera at the same time? With HTC One X, you get perfect group portraits with the most smiles and the fewest blinks. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 2.

  • Page 26: Shooting In Low Light

    Flash is disabled when you're in this mode. 3. When you're ready to take the photo, tap § To avoid getting blurry photos, maintain a steady grip on HTC One X. § Improve your photo after taking the shot by applying special effects like auto enhance and high contrast.

  • Page 27: Changing Camera And Video Settings

    Camera Changing camera and video settings 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 2. As well as changing basic camera and video settings, you can also: § Change the review duration to set how long a captured photo or video will be displayed on the Review screen before the camera changes back to the Viewfinder screen.

  • Page 28: Making Htc One X Truly Yours

    Personalizing Making HTC One X truly yours Make HTC One X look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, skin, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders.

  • Page 29: Changing Your Wallpaper

    3. Tap one of the following: Gallery Choose an existing photo and crop it. HTC wallpapers Choose a preset wallpaper, and then tap Preview. Live wallpapers Choose a preset animated wallpaper, and then tap Preview. If the animated wallpaper you chose can be customized, tap Settings.

  • Page 30: Applying A New Skin

    Personalizing Applying a new skin Personalize beyond the Home screen by applying a new skin. Skins give a different look and feel to most onscreen buttons, application screens, option menus, and other items. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap >...

  • Page 31: Adding Apps And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Personalizing Changing the settings of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the Contacts and Mail widgets) from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on your Home screen, and then drag it to The relevant screen where you can change some settings for this widget then opens.

  • Page 32: Rearranging Or Removing Widgets And Icons On Your Home Screen

    Personalizing Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen Moving a widget or icon You can easily move a widget or icon from one Home screen panel to another. 1. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger. 2.

  • Page 33: Personalizing The Launch Bar

    Personalizing Personalizing the launch bar The launch bar on your Home screen gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps. You can replace the apps on the launch bar with other apps you often use. 1. Press and hold the app you want to replace, and then drag it out of the launch bar.

  • Page 34: Renaming A Folder

    Personalizing 4. Select one or more apps that you want to add to the folder. 5. Tap Add. You can also add shortcuts to settings or information. Add a shortcut first to the Home screen, and then drag it over to the folder. Renaming a folder 1.

  • Page 35: Rearranging The Home Screen

    Home screen. 1. Pinch the Home screen to show the Leap view. 2. Press and hold the thumbnail of the home screen you want to move. HTC One X then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 36: Personalizing With Sound Sets

    By switching between sound sets, you can instantly make HTC One X ring or alert you with fun sounds when you're out with friends or change to subtle sounds while you're at work.

  • Page 37: Rearranging Application Tabs

    Personalizing Rearranging application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use. You can also add or remove tabs. 1. Open an app that has the usual tabs at the bottom of its screen. 2.

  • Page 38: Securing Htc One X With A Personal Touch

    You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC One X is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.

  • Page 39: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored/synced contact or a number from your call history. 1.

  • Page 40: Calling A Phone Number In A Text Message

    ID or meeting PIN code on the Phone dialer screen. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC One X even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked.
  • Page 41 § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC One X face down on a level surface. If HTC One X is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. Look who's calling Every time you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s...

  • Page 42: What Can I Do During A Call

    To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC One X to your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip HTC One X over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in Sound settings). § On the call screen, tap The speakerphone icon appears in the status bar when the speakerphone is on.

  • Page 43: Setting Up A Conference Call

    Phone calls Muting the microphone during a call On the call screen, tap to toggle between turning the microphone on or off. When the microphone is turned off, the mute icon appears in the status bar. Ending a call Do one of the following to end the call: §...

  • Page 44: Call History

    4. Enter your account details. 5. Tap > Save. 6. To set HTC One X to receive Internet calls on your added account, tap the Receive incoming calls check button. Making an Internet call Make an Internet call to either your contact's Internet calling account or phone number.

  • Page 45: Home Dialing

    Phone calls Checking calls in the Call History 1. On the Home screen, tap 2. Tap the Call History tab. 3. On the Call History screen, you can: § Tap a name or number in the list to call. § Press and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu. §...

  • Page 46: Call Services

    Phone calls Turning off Home dialing If you prefer to manually enter complete phone numbers to call while roaming, you can turn off Home dialing. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Call. 2. Under Other settings, clear the Home dialing check button. Call services You can change the settings of various phone services.

  • Page 47: Messages

    Messages Messages About the Messages app Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text and multimedia messages. On the All messages screen, your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number.

  • Page 48: Creating A Slideshow

    Messages 3. Enter a contact name, mobile number, or email address in the To field. Sending the message to a group of friends? Tap , and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. 4. To add a subject line, tap >...

  • Page 49: Resuming A Draft Message

    2. Tap the message and then resume editing it. 3. Tap Send. Checking your messages Depending on your notification settings, HTC One X plays a sound, vibrates, or displays the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new message. A new message icon is also displayed in the status bar.

  • Page 50: Replying To A Message

    3. Tap Send. Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC One X, you’ll see the particular phone number used below the contact's name. Keep in mind that your response will be sent to the phone number of the latest message you’ve received from this contact.

  • Page 51: Wap Push Messages

    Messages WAP push messages WAP push messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file that you have requested from a service provider. When you receive a WAP push message, a notification icon is displayed in the status bar.

  • Page 52: Backing Up Your Text Messages

    Messages 3. If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then tap the message to display the options menu again. 4. Tap Delete message, and then tap OK. Deleting several messages within a conversation 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.

  • Page 53: Setting Message Options

    3. Enter your email address. 4. Compose your email message, and then tap Send. To restore your text messages on HTC One X, open the email message with the backup file attachment from the Mail app. Tap the attachment to open the Restore SMS screen, and then tap the backup file to restore your text messages.

  • Page 54: Search And Web Browser

    Searching HTC One X and the Web You can search for information on HTC One X and on the Web by using Search. Some apps, such as Contacts or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps.
  • Page 55 Search and Web browser Switching to Reading mode Want to read an article or blog without distractions? Reading mode removes menus, banners, and backgrounds from a webpage. While viewing an article, tap (when it's available) to switch reading mode on or off.

  • Page 56: Private Browsing

    Search and Web browser Private browsing You can use incognito tabs to browse the Web with more privacy. Browser cookies are not shared and deleted when you close all incognito tabs. Pages you view in incognito also won't appear in your browser history except for files you download. From the browser screen, tap Tabs >...

  • Page 57: Saving Web Content For Later

    Watch list so you can quickly find and watch them during your free time. Only webpages will be stored on HTC One X. You need to connect to the Internet when opening linked pages and video clips.

  • Page 58: Downloading Files And Apps

    § Press and hold an image or a web link, and then tap Save link. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC One X to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources.

  • Page 59: Setting Browser Options

    Search and Web browser Setting browser options Customize the web browser to suit your browsing style. Set display, privacy, and security options when using the web browser. From the browser screen, tap > Settings. Setting your homepage 1. From the browser screen, tap >...

  • Page 60: Photos, Videos, And Music

    Gallery About the Gallery app Reminisce on good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos that are on HTC One X or your online albums. You can even: § Add photo frames and apply effects. § Trim your videos.

  • Page 61: Watching A Video

    Photos, videos, and music Watching a video 1. Tap a video album and then tap a video. 2. Tap the onscreen controls to control the video playback, adjust the volume, capture an image during playback, and more. Tap More > Select player to share the video on your home network. Taking a photo while watching a video While you're watching a video in Gallery, tap to capture a still shot.
  • Page 62 Photos, videos, and music Cropping a photo 1. On the Gallery app’s Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold a photo, and then tap Edit > Crop. You’ll see a crop box around the photo. 3. You can: §...
  • Page 63 8. Tap Save to save your photo as a new photo. Trimming a video Remove unwanted scenes from a video you recorded on HTC One X. 1. On the Gallery app’s Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold the video you want to edit, and then tap Trim.

  • Page 64: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos in your social networks Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks or photo sharing sites. Log on to your accounts before you start viewing online photos. 1.
  • Page 65 > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap Share > Facebook for HTC Sense. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos.
  • Page 66 Photos, videos, and music 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos. Tap Add tag and description to enter a caption on each photo or video or tag friends on your photos.

  • Page 67: Music

    Photos, videos, and music Music Browsing music in the library You need to copy music files to HTC One X first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music > My phone.

  • Page 68: Creating A Playlist

    Photos, videos, and music Playing music from the Lock screen When you’re listening to music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on and control the music playback directly on the Lock screen. You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. Making your music sound better When you plug in your headset, you can choose to enjoy your music with a variety of enhanced sound profiles.
  • Page 69 Photos, videos, and music 5. Enter a playlist name. 6. Tap Save. You can also add additional songs while creating a new playlist. Tap > Add songs to add more songs. Playing the songs in a playlist 1. From the Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 70 2. Find the song you want to send. 3. Tap > Share > Share file > Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC One X and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.

  • Page 71: Movie Editor

    Photos, videos, and music Movie Editor Creating a new slideshow with Movie Editor Want a novel way to share your photos and videos? Movie Editor lets you make short theme-based slideshow movies complete with transitions and background music. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 72: Wireless Display

    HD and hook it up to an HDMI display. Refer to the documentation that comes with Media Link HD to find out how to set it up and use it with HTC One X. § If you'll be using a DLNA compliant TV or audio system, refer to its documentation on how to connect it to your home network.

  • Page 73: Accounts And Sync

    § If you added more than one Google Account, apps such as Gmail can allow you to switch between your accounts. § HTC One X can only back up settings (such as bookmarks and your Wi-Fipassword) to the first Google Account that you added.

  • Page 74: Managing Your Online Accounts

    Removing an account You can remove an account to delete all information associated with it from HTC One X. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap >...

  • Page 75: Contacts

    To open Contacts, from the Home screen, tap > Contacts. Your contacts list The Contacts app lists all contacts stored on HTC One X and from the online accounts you're logged in to. Your contacts list also displays the contacts stored on your SIM card (marked with You can: §...

  • Page 76: Setting Up Your Profile

    Contacts Filtering your contacts list Choose which account contacts to show. 1. On the People tab, tap on the top bar. 2. Choose the online accounts that contain the contacts you want to display. 3. Press To set your contact sorting options, tap >...

  • Page 77: Adding A New Contact

    5. Tap Save. Finding people you know on social networks HTC One X automatically searches for your phone contacts on different social networks you're signed into. Based on matching email addresses and contact details, you can send requests to your contacts to join your social network.

  • Page 78: Merging Contact Information

    Accepting contact link suggestions When HTC One X finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link notification when you open the Contacts app. 1. On the People tab, tap the Link suggestion notification when available. You'll see a list of suggested contacts to merge.

  • Page 79: Contact Information And Conversations

    Contacts Breaking the link 1. On the People tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose link you want to break. 2. Tap 3. Under the Linked contacts section, tap beside an account to break the link.

  • Page 80: Contact Groups

    Assign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group. You can also sync groups on HTC One X with the groups in your Google Account, accessible via your computer’s web browser. We’ve also added the Frequent group as a special group type that automatically stores the contacts you dial or get calls from the most.

  • Page 81: Adding Contacts Widgets

    Contacts Rearranging your contact groups 1. On the Groups tab, tap > Edit groups. 2. Press and hold at the end of the group to move, and then drag it to its new position. 3. Tap Save. Deleting groups You can only delete groups that you have created. On the Groups tab, you can: §...

  • Page 82: Sending Contact Information

    Contacts Getting in touch with a contact 1. On the Home screen, go to the Contacts widget. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name) on the widget. The default communication method you've set for this contact will be performed. Sending contact information 1.
  • Page 83 Contacts Restoring contacts You can only restore contacts that were backed up using the Export to phone storage feature. 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Import/Export contacts > Import from phone storage. 3. If you have more than one account set up, tap the type for the imported contacts.

  • Page 84: Social

    If you have the Twitter app (preinstalled or downloaded), signing in to Twitter for HTC Sense does not sign you in to the Twitter app and vice versa. If you want to use the same Twitter account for both, you’ll have to sign in to both using the same login info.

  • Page 85: Using Google

    Social Using Google+ With Google+, you can check your friends' updates, post updates of your own, and chat with friends in your Google+ circles. To open Google+, on the Home screen, tap > Google+ To learn what you can do and get help in Google+, tap >...

  • Page 86: Email

    Email Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. From the Home screen, tap > Gmail. Archive, delete or Tap the check box before the label multiple email message or conversation. conversations Then tap the onscreen buttons at the bottom to choose what to do with the selected messages or...

  • Page 87: Mail

    4. Enter the account name and your name and then tap Finish setup. Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later. Add up to 15 Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC One X. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail.
  • Page 88 Checking your Mail inbox When you open the Mail app, it displays the inbox of one of your email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC One X. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account.
  • Page 89 Email Manually refreshing an email account Whatever your sync settings are, you can also sync your sent and received email messages manually at any time. § While viewing an email account, tap > Refresh. § If you have several email accounts, you can refresh them all at the same time. Go to the All accounts inbox first.
  • Page 90 Email 3. In the email account inbox, tap the email message or conversation you want to read. If you want to read a particular message inside an email conversation, tap expand the conversation, and then tap the email message. 4. Tap Reply or Reply All. for more actions for the email.
  • Page 91 Email Searching for emails from a contact Do you remember the sender, but can't find a particular email from him or her? 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Press and hold an email message from a contact. 3.

  • Page 92: Managing Email Messages

    Syncing email less frequently When you don't need to sync email frequently, such as when you're watching video or driving, use Smart Sync to automatically extend the time before HTC One X syncs your email account. Smart Sync helps you save battery power.
  • Page 93 Email 4. Tap Off-peak sync > Smart Sync. 5. Press Smart Sync then extends the email synchronization time after each auto sync time passes and you don't open the Mail app. To sync your email at any time, open the Mail app and check your inbox.

  • Page 94: Calendar

    Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC One X to stay in sync with calendars such as Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Calendar.

  • Page 95: Managing Calendar Events

    Calendar Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events. Do any of the following in month view: § Tap a day to view the events for that day. § Press and hold a day to open an options menu from which you can also choose to create an event or switch to either day or agenda view.

  • Page 96: Accepting Or Declining A Meeting Invitation

    Calendar Deleting an event Do any of the following: § While viewing an event, tap > Delete event. § In day, agenda or week view, press and hold an event and then tap Delete or Delete event. If the event repeats, you’ll be asked whether you want to delete just that occurrence or all occurrences from Calendar.

  • Page 97: Setting Reminders For Your Events

    2. Select or clear the calendar you wish to show or hide, and then press § Calendars are kept synchronized on HTC One X, even if they are hidden. § You can also show or hide tasks that you've created on HTC One X. Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events.

  • Page 98: Online Storage And Services

    Using Dropbox on HTC One X When you use Dropbox, you'll always have access to your photos, videos, and documents – on HTC One X, your computer, and your other mobile devices where you have Dropbox access. If the Dropbox app is not preloaded, you can download and install it from Google Play.
  • Page 99 Your new camera shots will be uploaded automatically, if you turned on the Camera Upload feature when you set up your Dropbox account on HTC One X. If you didn't turn it on before, you can enable it in the Dropbox settings.
  • Page 100 > Gallery > Albums. 2. Tap > Dropbox. 3. When you see a message that shows HTC Sense wants to access Dropbox, make sure you tap Allow. This message only appears the first time you access your Dropbox photos and videos from Gallery.
  • Page 101 Keeping your documents in Dropbox Saving an Office document to Dropbox You can open an Office document on HTC One X and save it to your Dropbox. 1. Open an Office document, such as one that's attached to an email.

  • Page 102: Htc Watch

    Under Online storage, you'll see your available Dropbox storage. Unlinking HTC One X from Dropbox You can remotely unlink HTC One X from your Dropbox, if you lost your device. 1. On your computer's web browser, log in to the Dropbox website (www.dropbox.com).

  • Page 103: Managing Your Downloads

    > Watch . 2. Tap > Settings > Account. 3. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account. Renting or purchasing a video Make sure to use a credit card that's registered in the same region as the one associated to your HTC Watch account.
  • Page 104 HTC Watch account. If you own more than one HTC device that has access to HTC Watch, you can download and watch videos on up to five devices. You can check what HTC devices are linked to your HTC Watch account.

  • Page 105: Htc Car

    HTC Car On the road with HTC Car Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC One X to reach your destination, keep you entertained, and help you stay in touch with the people that matter to you. Get easy access to music, maps, navigation, and phone calls with HTC Car.

  • Page 106: Finding Your Way With Htc Car

    § Swipe back to the Internet Radio panel and tap any of the recent stations. Finding your way with HTC Car HTC Car helps you to find your way to where you want to go. Easily access maps and find out your current location. Find nearby attractions on your weekends. HTC Car gives you the information you need so you won't get lost.

  • Page 107: Staying Connected To Your Contacts

    Staying connected to your contacts Just because you're driving doesn't mean you have to be isolated from the rest of the world. With HTC Car, you can take calls, make calls, and get notifications. Handling incoming calls in HTC Car With one simple gesture, you can choose how you want to handle an incoming call.

  • Page 108: Travel And Maps

    Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC One X, you need to enable location sources. 1. Slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap Settings > Location. 2. Select one or both of the following:...

  • Page 109: Getting Around Maps

    Travel and maps Getting around maps When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map. To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. 1.

  • Page 110: Getting Directions

    Travel and maps Checking the details of a location 1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the location, with the name of the location, a part of the address, and a thumbnail from Street View (if available).

  • Page 111: Getting Help

    Travel and maps 4. Tap Get directions. 5. Tap Directions list to view the directions. You can also tap the arrow buttons on the map to follow the directions. When you’re finished viewing or following the directions, tap to reset the map. Your destination is automatically saved in the Google Maps history.

  • Page 112: Google Play And Other Apps

    Google Play and other apps Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC One X. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 113: Watching Videos On Youtube

    Google Play and other apps Getting help If you need help or have questions about Google Play, tap > Help. Watching videos on YouTube Use the YouTube app to check out what’s popular on the online video-sharing website. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 114: Using The Clock

    About the Clock app Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC One X as a world clock to see what time it is in cities across the globe. You can also set alarms or track your time using the stopwatch or timer.

  • Page 115: Setting An Alarm

    Google Play and other apps Setting the date and time manually 1. On the World Clock tab, tap > Local time settings . 2. Clear Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone, and then set the time zone, date, and time as required. Adding a city to the World Clock screen 1.

  • Page 116: Taking Notes

    New notebook. 2. Type in a notebook title. 3. Tap Local Notebook to save the notebook on HTC One X or tap Synchronized notebook to sync your notes with your Evernote account. 4. Tap Create.

  • Page 117: Reviewing A Note

    Google Play and other apps Creating a drawing You can create a drawing, scribble, or illustration and include it in your note. 1. With a note opened, tap 2. Choose a color to use. 3. Draw on the blank area using your fingertip. 4.

  • Page 118: Completing Tasks

    3. Choose how you want to share your note. § For most sharing options, notes are automatically converted and sent as images. § To print a note, tap > Print. The HTC One X and the printer should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Completing tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to do and task lists.

  • Page 119: Managing Tasks

    Google Play and other apps Linking a task to a location Link tasks to a location so that the next time you are in an area, you can check which errands you can do along the way. You can only link a location to tasks created under My Tasks. 1.
  • Page 120 In the Tasks app, tap > All accounts. If you want to view tasks that are stored in HTC One X , tap My tasks. Filtering tasks 1. Go to the list that contains the tasks that you want to filter.

  • Page 121: Sharing Games And Apps

    Google Play and other apps Managing task lists 1. In the Tasks app, tap > Lists. 2. From here, you can: Show or hide To show all tasks, tap All lists. Tap a specific account and tasks or lists then tap the list that you want to show. Tap All lists under each account to show all the tasks under that account.

  • Page 122: Your Phone And Computer

    Connecting your phone to a computer Whenever you connect HTC One X to a computer using the USB cable, the Choose a connection type screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection. Select one of the following choices, and then tap Done:...

  • Page 123: Copying Files To Or From The Phone Storage

    HTC One X) as required by your computer’s operating system to safely disconnect HTC One X. If you want to keep HTC One X connected to the computer but want it to be able to access the phone storage, open the Notifications panel, tap Disk drive, select an option except Disk drive, and then tap Done.
  • Page 124 1. Connect HTC One X to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 2. On the Choose a connection type screen of HTC One X, select HTC Sync Manager, and then tap Done. 3. When you see the AutoPlay window appear on your computer screen, click HTC Sync Manager.

  • Page 125: Getting Started

    § Clicking opens a menu, showing a list of connected devices. § If HTC One X is connected to your computer, click it on the menu to set up how you want to sync media and data. § If you inserted a music CD, click the disc drive on the menu to rip music...
  • Page 126 Your phone and computer Importing more media to the library To import more media to your HTC Sync Manager library, there are several easy ways you can do this. § Click Music > LIBRARY, and then drag a folder (or any music file inside that folder) to the LIBRARY screen.

  • Page 127: Playing Music In Htc Sync Manager

    Playing music in HTC Sync Manager Are you a music junkie with a big collection of digital music on your computer? Manage your music library and enjoy listening to your favorite songs from HTC Sync Manager. 1. In HTC Sync Manager, click Music. By default, you'll see the RECENT screen where recently added or played songs and albums are displayed.

  • Page 128: Viewing Photos And Videos In Htc Sync Manager

    5. When you're done adding songs, click PLAYLIST. Double-click the playlist thumbnail and start playing. To send just a single playlist to HTC One X, right-click the playlist, click Send to phone, and then choose the device name. (Be sure that HTC One X is connected to your computer.)

  • Page 129: Setting Up Htc Sync Manager To Recognize Htc One

    Sync Manager, and then tap Done. Wait for HTC Sync Manager to recognize and connect to HTC One X. 3. If this is your first time to connect HTC One X to your computer, enter a device name, choose the storage on HTC One X to sync with, and then click Save.

  • Page 130: Syncing Photos And Videos

    HTC One X. Choose to sync All Music or only Selected Playlists. 4. In cases when there are conflicting playlists on HTC One X and your computer, choose which playlist you want to keep. 5. Click Done to save your music sync settings.

  • Page 131: Syncing Your Contacts

    5. Click Done to save your sync settings. Only the contact fields that are in the Contacts app of HTC One X will be synced. Syncing your calendar events Set up HTC Sync Manager to sync HTC One X with your Outlook Calendar or Windows Calendar on your computer.

  • Page 132: Syncing Your Web Bookmarks

    Your phone and computer Syncing your web bookmarks 1. Open your web browser on your computer, create a favorites folder named HTC bookmarks. Make sure to save your favorite bookmarks in this folder to be able to sync them with HTC One X.

  • Page 133: Syncing Htc One X And Your Computer

    Your phone and computer Syncing HTC One X and your computer § Before you start syncing, check and make sure HTC One X is connected to your computer and is recognized by HTC Sync Manager. § To avoid sync problems, be sure to close all browser windows before you start syncing web bookmarks.

  • Page 134: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection By Usb Tethering

    Contact your mobile service provider for details. 1. On HTC One X, turn on Mobile network in the settings. 2. Connect HTC One X to your computer using the provided USB cable. 3. On the Choose a connection type screen, select USB tethering, and then tap Done.

  • Page 135: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC One X for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Checking the data connection you're using 1.

  • Page 136: Wi-Fi

    1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap Mobile network, and then select the Data roaming option. Select the Data roaming sound option if you’d like HTC One X to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.

  • Page 137: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    You can get this information from your network administrator. Also, HTC One X must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection.

  • Page 138: Using Htc One X As A Wireless Router

    2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. Using HTC One X as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC One X into a wireless router. § Make sure the data connection is turned on.
  • Page 139 HTC One X as a wireless router. 7. Select the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot option to turn on the wireless router. HTC One X is ready to be used as a wireless router when you see on the status...

  • Page 140: Bluetooth And Nfc

    3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. Tap , and then tap Rename phone. 5. Enter the new name for HTC One X in the dialog box, and then tap Rename. Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit.

  • Page 141: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Reconnecting a headset or car kit Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC One X, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 142: Sending Information Using Bluetooth

    “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 1. On HTC One X, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send.

  • Page 143: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

    2. If Bluetooth is off, tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn it on. 3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. Tap the HTC One X Bluetooth name near the top of the screen to make HTC One X visible to nearby Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 144: Sharing Content With Android Beam

    With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC One X, you can share content to someone's mobile device in an instant. Beam a web page you're viewing, contact information, and more by just holding HTC One X and the other device back to back. Turning NFC and Android Beam on 1.

  • Page 145: Settings And Security

    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 way to turn off wireless functions quickly is to switch HTC One X to Airplane mode.

  • Page 146: Changing Sound Settings

    1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap Display (or Display & gestures) and then tap G-Sensor calibration. 3. Place HTC One X on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate. 4. After the recalibration process, tap OK.

  • Page 147: Changing The Display Language

    Making HTC One X ring louder in your pocket or bag To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC One X is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call.

  • Page 148: Checking Battery Usage

    2. Tap Accessibility and choose the settings you want. Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security for HTC One X by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM. Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing.

  • Page 149: Protecting Htc One X With A Screen Lock

    Protect your personal information and prevent others from using HTC One X without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, face unlock, PIN, or password. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC One X is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.

  • Page 150: Encrypting Data On Htc One X

    If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC One X. If this fails, you can unlock HTC One X by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.

  • Page 151: Checking Information About Htc One X

    Encryption starts and the progress is displayed. The phone may restart a few times. When the encryption process is complete, enter your PIN or password. Checking information about HTC One X 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2.
  • Page 152 3. On the All tab, tap an application. 4. On the screen, tap Clear data and/or Clear cache. Uninstalling an app You cannot uninstall an app that's preinstalled on HTC One X. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap Apps.

  • Page 153: Stopping Running Applications Using Task Manager

    Settings and security Stopping running applications using Task Manager Use Task Manager to free up memory by stopping running applications that you're not currently using. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Task Manager. 2. In the All applications list, tap to the right of the application name to stop it.

  • Page 154: Other Essentials

    Other essentials Other essentials Status icons Signal strength Battery is low (20% remaining) Battery is very low (8% or less EDGE/GPRS connected remaining) EDGE/GPRS in use Silent mode 3G/HSPA connected Vibrate mode 3G/HSPA in use Microphone is mute 4G LTE connected Speakerphone is on Wired microphone headset 4G LTE in use...

  • Page 155: Printing

    Connect HTC One X to a supported printer and print out documents, email, meeting invitations, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC One X must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC One X to the local network using Wi-Fi. To learn how to connect the printer to a local network, refer to your printer user guide.

  • Page 156: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input > Advanced settings. 3. Tap Keyboard types, and then select the keyboard layout that you want to use. Standard This layout is similar to a desktop computer keyboard. This is the default keyboard layout.

  • Page 157: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Other essentials Choosing multiple keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC One X, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Language & keyboard.
  • Page 158 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input > Advanced settings. 3. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want. Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary While you're entering text using the Standard keyboard layout, any word you tap on the suggestion list is automatically added.

  • Page 159: Entering Text By Speaking

    Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them. Since HTC One X uses Google’s speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter text by speaking. 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text.

  • Page 160: Restarting Htc One X

    HTC One X then restarts. Resetting HTC One X If you’re passing HTC One X on to someone else or HTC One X has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).
  • Page 161 Other essentials Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can’t turn HTC One X on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC One X. 1. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then press and hold the POWER button.

  • Page 162: Trademarks And Copyrights

    © 2012 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC One, Friend Stream, HTC Sense, and HTC Watch are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Android Market, Google Apps,...

  • Page 163: Index

    Index Index Airplane mode Calendar Alarm - creating an event Android Market - managing events See Google Play - reminders Apps - settings - deleting - views - icons Call history - installing Camera - sharing - basics Auto sync - Burst mode - effects - recording a video...
  • Page 164 - World Clock 21, 123 HTC Sync Manager HTC Watch Face recognition Face unlock See Face recognition Icons Facebook for HTC Sense Idle screen Factory reset See Lock screen Firmware Incognito mode Flash player Internet calling Folder Internet connection...
  • Page 165 Index Notifications - panel Mail - status and notification icons - adding a POP3/IMAP account - adding an Exchange account - managing email messages Online accounts - sending - managing - sorting email messages - what can you sync with - unified inbox Onscreen keyboard - working with Exchange ActiveSync...
  • Page 166 - switching to speakerphone - setting Speakerphone - trimming Speed dial Router Sync See Wireless router - HTC Sync Manager - online accounts - syncing with computer Scenes Screen - adjusting screen brightness Tasks - changing the time before the screen...
  • Page 167 Index Videos - editing - recording - sharing - taking photo while recording - watching Voice input - adding a connection - connecting Wallpaper - changing Watch list Wi-Fi - calling - connecting to another network - network status - turning on Widgets - adding - changing settings...

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