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- HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 1
CNOTENRFNIADL T I A ERENVIEW OL NLY - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 2
the battery 17 Switching the power on or off 19 Want some quick guidance on your phone? 20 Setting up your phone Setting up Droid DNA by HTC for the first time 22 Home screen 23 Getting contacts into Droid DNA by HTC 24 Getting photos, videos, and music on or off Droid DNA by HTC 25 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 3
Unlocking the screen Making your first call Sending your first text message The HTC Sense keyboard Notifications Copying and sharing text Capturing the Droid DNA by HTC screen Switching between recently opened apps Checking battery usage Camera Camera basics Taking a photo Recording video Keeping - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 4
application tabs 73 Customizing the lock screen style 74 Hiding missed calls and messages on the lock screen 75 Securing Droid DNA by HTC with a personal touch 75 Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial 77 Returning a missed call 78 Using Speed dial 78 Calling a phone number in - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 5
call Receiving calls What can I do during a call Setting up a three-way call Call history Internet calls Using Assisted dialing Call services your text messages Setting message options Search and Web browser Searching Droid DNA by HTC and the Web Getting instant information with Google Now Contents - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 6
111 Saving web content for later 113 Viewing your browsing history 114 Downloading files and apps 115 Setting browser options 116 phone storage 145 Checking how much storage is available 145 Making more storage space 146 Encrypting data on Droid DNA by HTC 148 Sync, backup, and reset - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 7
and videos with the computer 167 Syncing documents with the computer 168 Syncing your contacts with the computer 168 Syncing your calendar events 169 Syncing your web bookmarks with the computer 170 Quickly transferring media from HTC Sync Manager to Droid DNA by HTC 171 People About - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 8
widgets 184 Sending contact information 185 Backing up your contacts 186 Back up your contacts using Backup Assistant Plus 187 Social Facebook 188 LinkedIn for HTC Sense 188 Email Gmail 189 Mail 191 Calendar About Calendar 202 Creating an event 202 Viewing the Calendar 203 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 9
Managing Calendar events Accepting or declining a meeting invitation Setting reminders for your events Dismissing or snoozing event reminders Showing or hiding calendars Changing Calendar settings Travel and maps Location settings VZ Navigator Google Maps Essential apps Using the Clock Checking - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 10
virtual private network (VPN) 251 Using Droid DNA by HTC as Mobile Hotspot 253 Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering 254 Connecting to the Internet through a computer 255 Bluetooth and NFC Bluetooth basics 256 Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 257 Disconnecting or - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 11
display settings Changing sound settings Changing the display language Accessibility settings Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Protecting Droid DNA by HTC with a screen lock Checking information about Droid DNA by HTC Other essentials Using the onscreen keyboard Entering words with predictive - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 12
In Motion). If you use, link to or download such a service, or an application such as a non-Verizon Wireless location based GPS-type service, chat room, marketplace or social network from this device, you should carefully review the terms of such service or application. If you use any of these non - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 13
this guide Conventions used in this guide 13 In this user guide, we situations. This is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure, or lets you know of task or to get a feature to work properly. This provides safety precaution information, that is, - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 14
14 Unboxing Unboxing Droid DNA by HTC 1. BACK 2. HOME 3. USB connector 4. RECENT APPS 5. VOLUME 6. Proximity sensor 7. Notification LED 8. Tray eject hole 9. SIM card tray 10. POWER 11. 3.5mm headset jack 12. Front camera - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 15
the sensor. SIM card Droid DNA by HTC uses a microSIM card. The microSIM card contains your phone number and service details. The microSIM card comes preinstalled on Droid DNA by HTC. When you need to remove or replace the microSIM card, refer to the following instructions. Inserting the SIM card - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 16
card Make sure to switch off Droid DNA by HTC before removing your SIM card. 1. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you. 2. Insert the tip of the SIM tray removal tool into the small hole next to the SIM card tray slot. 3. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 17
the SIM card. Unboxing 17 When removing the SIM card, make sure that you insert the empty SIM card tray back into the slot. Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using Droid DNA by HTC, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Only the power adapter and USB cable provided in - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 18
18 Unboxing 2. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector. 3. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the power adapter. 4. 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. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 19
on Press the POWER button. When you turn on Droid DNA by HTC 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. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. 3. Tap Power off on - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 20
Unboxing Want some quick guidance on your phone? Learning the basics with Quick Tips After your phone starts, you'll see a transparent overlay of Quick Tips on some screens (such as the Home screen) that will guide you in using Droid DNA by HTC. The tips for a screen won't display again after you've - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 21
Searching Help Unboxing 21 1. From the Home screen, tap > Help > Tips & Help. 2. Tap , and then enter the words you want to search for. 3. Tap a search result to jump straight to that item. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 22
22 Setting up your phone Setting up your phone Setting up Droid DNA by HTC for the first time When you switch on Droid DNA by HTC for the first time, you'll be asked to set it up. Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, turn location services on or off, and more. Some - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 23
. To find out how, see Personalizing on page 60. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with Droid DNA by HTC, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. Swipe your finger left or right on the screen and you'll discover more space for adding icons, widgets, and more - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 24
up your phone Getting contacts into Droid DNA by HTC There are several ways you can add contacts to Droid DNA by HTC. Sync with your computer Gmail™ Sync the contacts from your old phone to your computer, and then use HTC Sync Manager to sync Droid DNA by HTC with your computer's Microsoft - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 25
Assistant Plus server. Getting photos, videos, and music on or off Droid DNA by HTC There are two ways you can transfer your media. § Connect Droid DNA by HTC to your computer. Your computer will recognize it just like any removable USB drive, and you can copy your media between them. § Download - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 26
phone Check first what online storage accounts are available on Droid DNA by HTC Fi® connection or make Droid DNA by HTC more secure call sound settings. § Tap Personalize to change the wallpaper or apply a scene to Droid DNA by HTC. § Tap Security to secure Droid DNA by HTC, for example with a screen - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 27
up your phone 27 Updating the Droid DNA by HTC software Droid DNA by HTC can check and notify you if there's a new update available. You can also manually check if there's an available update. Installing a software update When the Internet connection is on and there's a new software update available - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 28
28 Setting up your phone 3. When you're done reviewing the updates, tap Install. You'll be asked to restart Droid DNA by HTC if needed. Checking for updates manually 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap Software update > Check new. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 29
ll enjoy on Droid DNA by HTC Droid DNA by HTC gives you an amazing camera, great sound experience, and more. Capture every moment as it happens § Activate Camera instantly. Launch it from the lock screen and take your shots with no delay. And when Camera goes into sleep mode, just press POWER to use - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 30
phone Immerse in music § Our HTC Music app keeps all your music sources and services the width of your screen. To find out connection. See Saving web content for later on page 113. Smart dial The phone dialer's Smart dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call. Just enter the phone - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 31
Touch gestures Your first week with your new phone 31 Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more. Tap Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 32
32 Your first week with your new phone Press and hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a webpage), just press and hold the item. Swipe or slide Quickly swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to go to other Home pages, scroll through - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 33
Drag Your first week with your new phone 33 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 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 34
34 Your first week with your new phone Press and flick On the Home screen, you can easily move a widget or icon from one screen to another. Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger, and flick the screen to the new location with another finger. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 35
Pinch and spread Your first week with your new phone 35 In some apps, like Gallery, Messages, Mail, or the web browser, spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Pinch the screen to zoom out of the picture or text. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 36
36 Your first week with your new phone Two-finger swipe In some apps that have sorting, like Mail or People, swipe up or down using two fingers to scroll the screen. The screen displays the sorting order, and you can easily scroll to the information you want. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 37
Three-finger swipe Your first week with your new phone 37 Swipe up using three fingers to share content such as photos, videos, and music from Droid DNA by HTC to your TV or speakers. HTC gestures is enabled by default, making the three-finger gesture exclusive for sharing content. You also won't - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 38
week with your new phone Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute Droid DNA by HTC, turn on the speakerphone, and more. Flip to silence / flip for speakerphone When a call comes in you can turn Droid DNA by HTC over to mute it. While in a call, turn Droid DNA by HTC over to turn the speakerphone - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 39
your new phone 39 In a business meeting or restaurant, pick Droid DNA by HTC 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 Droid DNA by HTC ringing in your bag? You can set Droid DNA by HTC to - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 40
automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning Droid DNA by HTC sideways. When entering text, you can turn Droid DNA by HTC sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting Droid DNA by HTC into a low power state while - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 41
Your first week with your new phone 41 Waking up from Sleep mode To wake Droid DNA by HTC up manually, press the POWER button. You'll need to unlock the screen. Droid DNA by HTC automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call. Unlocking the screen Pull the ring up to unlock the screen. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 42
42 Your first week with your new phone If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before Droid DNA by HTC unlocks. If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can drag or to the ring to snooze or dismiss the event or alarm. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 43
screen shortcuts, replace the apps or folders on the launch bar. § When there's a notification or info shown on the lock screen such as a missed call or new message, you can drag it to the ring to directly go to its app. Making your first call 1. On the Home screen, tap . 2. Enter the phone number - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 44
44 Your first week with your new phone 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap to add quick text, change the font size, and more. 6. Tap Send. The HTC Sense keyboard Typing is fast and accurate with the HTC Sense™ keyboard. § Turn on the Trace keyboard so you - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 45
phone 45 And since everyone has their own typing style, you can go to Settings to calibrate the keyboard so it learns how you type. For more details on using the HTC § Solid green light when Droid DNA by HTC is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 46
46 Your first week with your new phone Notifications panel Notification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in the Notifications panel. 1. To open the Notifications panel, slide down from the top of the screen. If you have several notifications, scroll down the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 47
first week with your new phone 47 § You can expand certain notifications to see more information, such as email previews and calendar events. immediate actions. For example, when you have a missed call, tap the available icons to return the call or reply with a text message. § Tap the notification - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 48
48 Your first week with your new phone 2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the selected text is then copied to the clipboard. 2. In a text entry field (for example while composing an email), press and hold at the point where you want to paste the text. 3. Tap Paste. Sharing text 1. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 49
game score, write a blog post about Droid DNA by HTC features, or post a status update about a song you're playing? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery. Press and hold POWER and then press . The screen is saved in the Camera shots album in Gallery. Switching between - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 50
first week with your new phone § To switch back to an app, just tap it. § To remove an app from the list, drag it up. 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 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 51
see a chart that shows how long the screen has been on, and how long you've been using connections like the mobile network or Wi-Fi. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap Battery > History. 3. If you've used Droid DNA by HTC for a long time since the last charge, swipe left or - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 52
basics Capture photos instantly, with no delay. Just directly launch the camera from the lock screen, even if Droid DNA by HTC is password protected. 1. When your display is off, press POWER. 2. Drag the Camera icon to the lock screen ring so you can start taking photos and videos right away. From - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 53
Camera 53 When you leave the Viewfinder screen, you'll need to unlock Droid DNA by HTC if you've set a screen lock. Zooming § Before taking a photo or video, slide your finger on the zoom bar to zoom in or out. § When you're recording video, the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 54
When using Flash on or Auto flash mode, the camera intelligently sets the best flash brightness for your photo. Taking a photo 1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen. 2. Just point the camera at what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the focus automatically as you move it. 3. When - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 55
. 2. Take your first batch of photos or videos. 3. To switch Droid DNA by HTC to Sleep mode, press POWER. 4. When you're ready to take more photos and videos, just press POWER again to launch the camera. When you leave the Viewfinder screen, you'll need to unlock Droid DNA by HTC if you've set - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 56
, you can capture the action. Make sure that you're in Smart Scene or Normal scene to use this feature. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, just press and hold . The camera takes up to 20 consecutive shots of your subject. Want to capture a lot more shots? Tap > Continuous shooting, and then clear the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 57
camera at the same time? With Droid DNA by HTC, you get perfect group portraits with the most smiles and the fewest blinks. 1. On the Viewfinder screen when you're in this mode. § You can't change the image resolution when taking a panorama. 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap . 2. Tap Panorama - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 58
58 Camera 4. Pan Droid DNA by HTC as smoothly as you can, and then pause when you a see complete frame on the Viewfinder screen. The camera automatically captures the shot. 5. Repeat the previous step to take the remaining shots. Or, tap to stop capturing anytime. The camera stitches the shots into - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 59
photo or video will be displayed on the Review screen before the camera changes back to the Viewfinder screen. § Automatically take a shot when your subject smiles (photo mode only). § Geo-tag photos to store GPS location in your captured photos (photo mode only). § Set the ISO level. Higher ISO - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 60
can quickly apply. By switching between scenes, you instantly turn Droid DNA by HTC into your perfect weekend phone, travel phone, work phone, or pure play phone. Everytime you add or modify something on the Home screen, Droid DNA by HTC automatically saves your changes to the current scene selected - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 61
scene. Renaming a scene 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Personalize. 2. On the Display tab, tap Scene. 3. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the scene you want to rename. 4. Press and hold a scene thumbnail, and then tap Rename. 5. Enter a new scene - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 62
. 3. Tap > Delete. 4. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to browse through scenes, then tap one or use any photo you've taken with the camera. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and Tap one of the following: > Personalize. HTC wallpapers Choose a preset wallpaper, and then tap - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 63
Applying a new skin Personalizing 63 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 > Personalize. 2. On the Display - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 64
are available in different styles and sizes. 3. Drag a widget to a home screen thumbnail where you want to add it. You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or off certain settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®. Tap > Settings, and then tap the widget that you want. Changing - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 65
2. Customize the widget settings. Personalizing 65 Resizing a widget Some widgets can be resized after you've added them to your Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen, and then release your finger. If you see directional arrow buttons appear on the widget, that means the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 66
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. With another finger, flick left or right to rotate the screen to another Home screen panel. 3. Release the widget or - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 67
the widget or icon you want to remove, and then drag it to . 2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger. 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 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 68
the same as the ones on the launch bar. Grouping apps into a folder Use folders to group apps on the launch bar or your Home screen to free up space so you can add more apps. 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 69
the folder. If there's only one item left in the folder, the folder ungroups the last item and removes itself automatically. Rearranging the Home screen Reorder your Home screen panels in any way that fits how you use them. For example, move the panels with frequently-used widgets, shortcuts, and - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 70
70 Personalizing 2. Press and hold the thumbnail of the home screen you want to move. Droid DNA by HTC then vibrates. Don't lift your finger just yet. 3. Drag the thumbnail to its new position, and then lift your finger. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 71
you need fewer Home screens, you can remove some. 1. On the Home screen, pinch the touch screen or press Leap view. to go to 2. Press and hold the panel you want to remove. Don't lift your finger just yet. 3. Drag the panel to . Adding back a Home screen panel Add back a Home screen if you have - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 72
instantly make Droid DNA by HTC ring or alert you with fun sounds when you're out with friends or change to subtle sounds while you're at work. Creating a sound set 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Personalize. 2. On the Sound tab, tap Sound set. 3. On the Sound sets screen, tap - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 73
Personalizing 73 Droid DNA by HTC automatically saves your choices to the current sound set. Deleting sound use. You can also add or remove tabs. 1. Open an app that has the usual tabs at the bottom of its screen. 2. Press and hold the current tab until the screen changes and shows a message about - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 74
74 Personalizing 4. When you're done, press . Customizing the lock screen style Choose from our selection of lock screens. Some lock screens are customizable. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. On the Display tab, tap Lock screen style. > Personalize. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 75
looking at it. Protect your personal information and prevent others from using Droid DNA by HTC without your permission by setting up face unlock. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Security. 2. Tap Screen lock > Face Unlock. 3. Tap Set it up and follow the onscreen instructions. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 76
use in case the phone doesn't recognize you. 5. Tap Lock phone after, then specify the idle time before the screen is locked. You can also tap Improve face matching on the Security screen to train Droid DNA by HTC to recognize your face in different situations, such as when you're wearing glasses or - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 77
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. On the Home screen, tap . 2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact's name. 3. From the list, tap - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 78
, spread your two fingers on the missed call notification to expand it, and then tap Call back. If you have multiple missed calls, tap the missed calls notification to open the Call History screen. Using Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap. For example, if you assign - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 79
on the options menu. Calling a phone number in an email 1. Tap the phone number in the email body. 2. Tap Call. Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 1. Open an event in Calendar. 2. On the Event details screen, tap the phone number. 3. Tap Call. 4. When the call is received, tap to see event - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 80
80 Phone calls Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from Droid DNA by HTC even if you don't have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call. 1. On the Home screen, tap . 2. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 81
the call. You can also press the POWER button twice to reject a call. Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the call Do one of the following: § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place Droid DNA by HTC face down on a level surface. If Droid DNA by HTC is - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 82
82 Phone 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 latest social network status update right on the call screen. You'll also see a birthday reminder, if your friend's birthday will happen within one week. Viewing a task reminder - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 83
Phone calls 83 What can I do during a call When a call is in progress, use the buttons onscreen to mute or unmute the microphone or to turn the speakerphone on or off. Turning the speakerphone on during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold Droid DNA by HTC to your ear - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 84
84 Phone calls To turn the speakerphone off, just flip Droid DNA by HTC over again, facing it up. Or tap again. 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. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 85
To end the call, tap End call. Phone calls 85 Call history Use Call History to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received 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 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 86
86 Phone calls Clearing the Call History list On the Call History screen, do one of the following: Remove one name or number Clear the entire list Press and hold the name or number, and then tap Delete from call history. Tap > Remove call history. On the Delete from call history screen, tap > - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 87
1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Call. 2. Under Internet call settings, tap Accounts. 3. Tap Add account. 4. Enter your account details. 5. Tap > Save. 6. To set Droid DNA by HTC to receive Internet calls on your added account, tap the Receive incoming calls check button. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 88
your contact's Internet calling account or phone number. Call any of the following: Internet calling account Phone number § In People, tap a contact who has an Internet calling account, and then tap Internet call. § In Call History, tap an Internet call log. First, enable Internet calling for your - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 89
sign and country code before the phone number, Droid DNA by HTC will just dial as is. Droid DNA by HTC dials as is and does not prepend your home country code when you call phone numbers that are not stored in Droid DNA by HTC. When manually entering a phone number to call, you need to enter a plus - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 90
3. Clear the Enable Assisted Dialing check button. 4. Tap Done. > Call. Call services You can change the settings of various phone services. Call services may include call forwarding, call waiting, voicemail, and more. Contact Verizon Wireless customer service to find out about the availability of - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 91
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. Sending a text message (SMS) 1. From the Home - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 92
the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above the Send button). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one Your text message automatically becomes a multimedia message if you enter an email address as the recipient, add a message subject, attach an item, - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 93
attach. 8. After adding an attachment, tap to see options for replacing, viewing or removing your attachment. 9. Tap Send, or press to save the message as Tap to see options for replacing, viewing or removing your attachment. 4. Tap > Preview. Tap once on the preview screen to see playback controls. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 94
press to save the message as a draft. Can't find your contacts' email addresses in Messages? 1. If only phone numbers are showing up when you're entering a contact name, tap . 2. Tap > Show Email. To always show email addresses, tap on the All messages screen, and then tap Settings > General > Show - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 95
Checking your messages Messages 95 Depending on your notification settings, Droid DNA by HTC plays a sound, vibrates, or displays the message briefly in the you download a multimedia message. On the All messages screen, tap > Settings > Multimedia messages (MMS). Clear the Autoretrieve option. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 96
and then tap Save as task. 3. Enter other details or change the task title. 4. Tap Save. Replying to a message 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 3. Tap - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 97
contact has multiple phone numbers stored on Droid DNA by HTC, 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. 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 98
to lock. 3. Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed. Copying a text message to your SIM card 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message, and then tap Copy to SIM. A SIM card icon is - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 99
Deleting a single message Messages 99 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message that you want to delete. 3. If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then tap the message to - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 100
up your text messages Keep important text messages by backing them up to the phone storage. You can easily restore backed up text messages after you've deleted them from your message list. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Messages. 2. Tap > Back up/Restore SMS > Back up > Back up SMS. 3. Enter a name - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 101
file to import. 5. Tap OK. Backing up text messages by email If you need to factory reset the Droid DNA by HTC, you can back up important text messages using email. You need to set up your email account in the Mail app. 1. On the All messages screen, tap > Back up/Restore SMS. 2. Tap Back up > Back - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 102
change the color of the message bubbles. 1. On the All messages screen, tap > Settings > General. 2. Under Personalize, customize the appearance of the screen: § Tap Background > HTC background, and choose a background for the message thread. § Tap Colors, and choose a color scheme for the message - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 103
search function, which you can use to search only within those apps. Performing searches on the Web and Droid DNA by HTC 1. From the Home screen, tap . If you can't find the Google search bar on your Home screen, tap > Google. 2. In the search box, enter what you want to search for. As you type - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 104
just by speaking to Droid DNA by HTC. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Voice Search. If the Google search bar is available on the Home screen, you can also Phone search. Select the apps on Droid DNA by HTC which you want included when doing a search. § Privacy & accounts. Manage your location history, - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 105
-to-date information that matters to you-all without the search. Depending on your location, time of day, and previous Google searches, Google Now displays information cards that include: § The day's weather and the weather forecast for upcoming days. § The traffic conditions on your way to work or - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 106
screen as you use Droid DNA by HTC to search the Web, create appointments, and more. Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. For example, you can change your home and work addresses in the Traffic card or choose which time - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 107
for information that you've just added on Droid DNA by HTC, like an upcoming appointment in Calendar. 1. From the Home screen, tap . If you can't find the Google search bar on your Home screen, tap > Google. 2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap > Refresh. Turning off Google Now - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 108
open it, or press and hold a link to see more options. § Tap an email address to send a message to the email address. Switching to Read mode Want to read an article or blog without distractions? Read mode removes menus, banners, and backgrounds from a webpage. While viewing a webpage, tap (when it - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 109
Search and Web browser 109 Viewing the full version of a website While viewing a webpage, tap > View desktop site. Opening or switching between browser tabs Open multiple browser tabs to make it easier for you to switch from one website to another. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap Tabs. 2. Do one of - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 110
110 Search and Web browser § To switch to another browser tab, slide your finger until the webpage you want to view appears. Tap a webpage to display it in full screen. Tap to close a webpage. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 111
in incognito also won't appear in your browser history except for files you download. From the browser screen, tap Tabs > New incognito tab. Adding Account, choose Local if you want to save the bookmark on your phone, or choose an account to sync it with. 4. Under Add to, you can choose to save - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 112
tap > Add to > Home screen. Opening a bookmark 1. While viewing a webpage, tap Bookmarks. 2. On the Bookmarks tab, navigate to the bookmark you want to open, and then tap it. Not seeing your bookmark? Tap and select All bookmarks to display bookmarks stored on Droid DNA by HTC and those synced with - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 113
computer's Google Chrome™ browser and sync them on Droid DNA by HTC. For more information about Google Chrome, visit http://support. quickly find and watch them during your free time. Only webpages will be stored on Droid DNA by HTC. You need to connect to the Internet when opening linked pages and - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 114
Watch list, tap a thumbnail of the video clip you want to open. § Tap to see more options. Viewing your browsing history 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > History. You can also press and hold . 2. On the History tab, tap a time period to see a list of webpages you've visited. Clearing your browsing - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 115
. To protect Droid DNA by HTC and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you download and open only the files you trust. 1. Open your web browser, then go to the website where you can download the file you want. 2. Do any of the following: § Follow the website's download instructions for - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 116
downloaded app, you need to set Droid DNA by HTC to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources. Viewing your downloads 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap the file to open it. > Downloads. Setting browser options Customize the web browser to suit your browsing - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 117
Reminisce on good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos that are on Droid DNA by HTC or your screen TV. Viewing photos and videos 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the location of your photo or video. If you want to view photos stored on Droid DNA by HTC, tap My phone - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 118
photos and videos by event View photos and videos based on when they were taken. 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Tap > Events. Photos and videos stored on Droid DNA by HTC are displayed according to the time they were taken. 3. Tap a photo or video. All the photos and videos taken around that - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 119
on map is available when you've enabled Geo-tag photos in Camera.) Starting a photo slideshow 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Go to the group of photos that you want to view. 3. Tap Play. During the slideshow, tap the screen to show the controls. Tap slideshow preferences. to set Watching a video - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 120
shot. Editing your photos and videos Rotating a photo 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Browse to the photo that you want to edit. 3. Press and hold Edit > Rotate left or Rotate right. Cropping a photo 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Browse to the photo that you want to edit. 3. Press and hold the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 121
videos, and music 121 § Drag the crop box over the part of the photo you want to crop. § Press and hold is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited. Adding photo effects 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Browse to the photo that you want to edit. 3. Press and hold the photo, and then tap - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 122
photo remains unedited. Adding custom photo effects Are the effects to photos that are stored locally. 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Browse to the photo that you want to edit. 3. Press new position. § Remove filters. Press and hold the filter you want to remove. Then drag it to Remove. § Tap to - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 123
. 9. Tap Save. Trimming a video Remove unwanted scenes from a video you recorded on Droid DNA by HTC. 1. In the Gallery app's Album or Events view, go to the video that you want to edit. 2. Press and hold the video, and then tap Trim. 3. Drag the two trim sliders to the part where you want the video - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 124
video remains unedited. Organizing your photos and videos Moving a photo to another album 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Go to the album that has the photo you want to move. 3. Press and hold the photo. want to rename. 2. Tap Rename. Some albums, like Camera shots and All photos, cannot be renamed. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 125
a photo, press and hold a photo thumbnail and then tap Add comment. Adding an online service 1. On the Gallery main screen, tap > Add online service. 2. Tap the social network or photo sharing service that you want to add. To remove a service, press and hold the social network or the photo sharing - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 126
and videos to your computer or to another device via email, MMS, or Bluetooth. Sending photos or videos by email You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message. They are added as file attachments in your email. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap My phone, and then go to - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 127
or Video. 6. Compose your message and then tap Send. Sending photos or videos using Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to send photos and videos to another device or to your computer. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap My phone, and then go to the photo album or group of photos that you want to - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 128
've captured it. Sharing photos or videos on Facebook Log in to your Facebook account before you upload photos or videos. 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Browse to the group of photos that you want to share. 3. Tap Share > Facebook. 4. Select the photo or video you want to share. 5. Add a status - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 129
music 129 Log in to your Flickr® account before you upload photos or videos. 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Browse to the group of photos that you want to share. 3. Tap Share > Flickr for HTC Sense. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Select which album - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 130
your Google Account before you upload videos to YouTube. 1. In Gallery, tap My phone. 2. Browse to the group of photos and videos that you want to share Tap the Google Account that you want to use, and select which data connection to use to upload the videos. 6. Enter a title and description for the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 131
browse music stored on Droid DNA by HTC, tap My phone > , and choose if you want to browse by artists, album, or others. § Tap a music service to browse radio stations. On the Music main screen, you can add shortcuts to other music services or music apps installed in Droid DNA by HTC. Tap > Add app - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 132
in your headset or connect Droid DNA by HTC to an external speaker, Droid DNA by HTC automatically turns on the headphones are not required to use the Beats Audio profile. But, we recommend using them as they have a component that further enhances the audio quality when paired with Droid DNA by HTC - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 133
is off when button is gray.) Cycle through the repeat modes: repeat all songs, repeat current song, and don't repeat. Finding music videos on YouTube It's easy to find music videos of the song you're listening to on YouTube. On the Now playing screen, tap > Search > YouTube. Updating album covers - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 134
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 as you like. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music > My phone. 2. Start playing a song that you want to add to a new playlist. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 135
in the list to play it, the Now playing screen is updated with the songs from your playlist. Managing playlists After creating a playlist, you can add more songs to it, rearrange their order, and more. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music > My phone. 2. Tap > Playlists, and then tap the playlist you - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 136
songs Select the songs you want to remove from the playlist. Change playlist Type the new name of the playlist in the title text name box. 4. Tap Save. Deleting playlists 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Playlists. 3. You can: > Music > My phone. § Press and hold the playlist you want - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 137
queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on Droid DNA by HTC. Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when From the Home screen, tap > Music > My phone. 2. Find the song that you want to set as a ringtone. 3. Tap > Set as ringtone. 4. Tap Phone ringtone or Contact - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 138
and end. to the part where you want the ringtone For a more precise trimming, tap the left or right arrow buttons. Time markers indicate where you are on the song. 3. When you're done trimming, tap Set as. 4. Choose whether to set your trimmed song as your Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 139
Photos, videos, and music 139 You'll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on Droid DNA by HTC and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent. 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 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 140
it to a new position. Tap the photo or video you want to remove, and tap Remove. Tap the theme name to choose another theme. Tap to start viewing your slideshow. Tap > > Choose music track , and pick a song stored on your phone. If you have videos in your slideshow, you can balance the volume - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 141
theater system that's DLNA® compliant, you can share your photos, videos, movies, and music from Droid DNA by HTC to your TV through your home Wi-Fi network. § Don't have a DLNA setup at home? Don't worry. Just purchase the HTC Media Link HD and hook it up to your HDMI TV. You can then wirelessly - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 142
DLNA compliant TV or audio system, refer to its documentation on how to connect it to your home network. 1. Connect Droid DNA by HTC to your home network via Wi-Fi. 2. Open the Gallery, HTC Watch™, or Music app. 3. Locate the media stored on Droid DNA by HTC that you want to share, and then tap it. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 143
viewing photos or videos in Gallery While playing music in Music Tap the screen to show the controls, and then tap More > Select player. Tap device on your network where you want to play the media. 6. Once connected to the other device, tap the onscreen controls to control playback, adjust the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 144
of storage Want to know where you can store your apps, data, and files? Droid DNA by HTC uses these storage types: Phone storage USB Storage Online storage This storage combines both the internal storage, where apps, email, data, and text messages are stored, and the file storage, where photos - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 145
on the computer screen. 2. Choose to view files. 3. Copy the files from your computer to Droid DNA by HTC, or vice versa. 4. After copying the files, disconnect Droid DNA by HTC from the computer. You can use apps that access the phone storage (such as Camera or Gallery) even if it is connected to - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 146
Droid DNA by HTC, you will accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to increase storage space. Store files online You can store photos, music, email attachments, and other documents to an online storage service continuous camera shots, to your computer. § If - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 147
apps data Keep only the most recent data from apps on Droid DNA by HTC. You can back up calendars, contacts, and bookmarks or used often, may be running in the background and downloading data into the phone storage. If the app cannot be removed, you can disable it. In Settings, tap Apps > All tabs, - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 148
encryption, you will need to enter the screen lock PIN or password to turn on your phone and access the data. § Set a lock screen PIN or password before encrypting your data. § Fully charge the battery and keep Droid DNA by HTC connected to the power adapter during encryption. The encryption process - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 149
Storage 149 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. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 150
reset Sync Syncing Droid DNA by HTC with your online accounts You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your social networks, email accounts, and online services on Droid DNA by HTC. Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you sync updates between - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 151
on Droid DNA by HTC. If you add more than one Google Account, you can switch between accounts in apps such as Gmail and choose which account to back up your settings to. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap . 3. Tap Google. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 152
On Droid DNA by HTC or on your computer, open your web browser 2. Go to www.google.com/accounts/recovery. 3. Select the option for retrieving your password, and then enter the email address or username that you use to sign in to your Google Account. 4. Click Continue. 5. Follow the instructions on - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 153
to change. 3. Tap the sync setting you want to change. Removing an account You can remove an account to delete all information associated with it from Droid DNA by HTC. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 154
content § Factory reset Droid DNA by HTC § Upgrade to a new phone Here are some backup options: Files § Use HTC Sync Manager to move photos/videos, documents, and music from Droid DNA by HTC to your computer. § Manually copy and paste files by connecting Droid DNA by HTC to your computer as a disk - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 155
, and reset 155 § Use HTC Sync Manager to back up contacts, calendars, and bookmarks from Droid DNA by HTC to your computer. § Export data from apps such as Messages and People so you can copy it from the storage on the phone. § Save contacts and other personal data to online services. Settings - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 156
the problem. 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. 2. Unlock the display. 3. Press and hold the POWER button, and then tap Restart. 4. When asked to confirm, tap Restart. Droid DNA by HTC not responding? If Droid DNA by HTC does not respond when you touch the screen or - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 157
reset) If you're passing Droid DNA by HTC on to someone else or Droid DNA by HTC has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset or master reset). Factory reset will permanently delete all your data and customized settings, and will remove - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 158
158 Sync, backup, and reset 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. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 159
enjoy the same rich media whether you're at your computer or on the move. Use it also to store your same contacts, important documents, and other data on both Droid DNA by HTC and your computer. HTC Sync Manager is the replacement for HTC Sync, and it provides a lot more features. You can: § Manage - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 160
Sync Manager What file formats are supported by HTC Sync Manager? Video formats and codecs § 3GP and 3G2 (3rd Generation Partnership Project) § MP4 (MPEG-4) § WMV ( § WMA (Windows Media Audio) Image formats § BMP § GIF § JPEG and JPG § PNG WMA and WMV formats are only supported in Windows. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 161
.com/help. 2. Launch the installer and follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Connect Droid DNA by HTC to your computer using the supplied USB cable. HTC Sync Manager opens. The HTC Sync Manager main screen From the main screen, you can see your media libraries and play your media. You can also sync - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 162
be added to the list of watched folders in Settings. Whenever there are new media found in the watched folders, they will be imported to HTC Sync Manager automatically. To import, you can also click > Settings and add the folders that contain the media that you want. After adding, click OK - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 163
from other applications If you have Windows Media Player or iTunes installed on your computer, songs, playlists, and videos from these applications are automatically imported to HTC Sync Manager. You can also manually import them. You need Windows Media Player 11 or later or iTunes 8.0 or later - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 164
At the bottom-left side of the screen, drag the progress bar slider to jump to any part of the song. Creating a playlist in HTC Sync Manager 1. From the Music HTC Sync Manager Browse through and view your computer's photos and videos that you've imported to the HTC Sync Manager Gallery. 1. In HTC - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 165
Crop Click to see information such as resolution, file format, and more. Click or . 1. Click , and then resize or drag the crop box to the part of the photo you want to crop. You can also click Custom, and then select a preset photo size. 2. Click Apply. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 166
that you want to delete, and then click Remove. Syncing music with the computer You can set up HTC Sync Manager to sync music files and playlists between Droid DNA by HTC and your computer. 1. Connect Droid DNA by HTC to your computer. 2. In HTC Sync Manager, click Music > SYNC SETTINGS. 3. Select - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 167
After you've finished setting up the other items to sync in HTC Sync Manager, click to sync them all at the same time. Syncing photos and videos with the computer 1. Connect Droid DNA by HTC to your computer. 2. In HTC Sync Manager, click Gallery > SYNC SETTINGS. 3. Select Sync Gallery. 4. You can - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 168
time. Syncing your contacts with the computer Set up HTC Sync Manager to sync Droid DNA by HTC with your Outlook, Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts. You can sync Droid DNA by HTC them under the Phone account on Droid DNA by HTC. 1. Connect Droid DNA by HTC to your computer. 2. In HTC Sync Manager, - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 169
Set up HTC Sync Manager to sync Droid DNA by HTC with your Outlook Calendar or Windows Calendar on your computer. You can sync Droid DNA by HTC with the following Outlook versions: Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, and Outlook 2010. 1. Connect Droid DNA by HTC to your computer. 2. In HTC Sync Manager - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 170
close the browser first before syncing. § If there are conflicting bookmarks on Droid DNA by HTC and your computer, HTC Sync Manager keeps the information from your computer. 1. Connect Droid DNA by HTC to your computer. 2. In HTC Sync Manager, click More. 3. Select Bookmark, and then click Settings - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 171
to Droid DNA by HTC without having to sync the other items. Make sure that Droid DNA by HTC is connected to your computer. 1. Browse for the song or photo that you want to transfer to Droid DNA by HTC. 2. Click the song or photo. You can also transfer a playlist or an album. 3. Click Send to phone. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 172
172 People People About the People app With the People app, easily manage your communications with your contacts via phone, messaging, email, and social networks. And, if you have the same contacts from different sources, you can merge their contact information so you won't have duplicate entries. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 173
accounts you're logged in to. You can: § View your profile and edit your contact information. § Create, edit, or find contacts. § See status updates. § Tap a name to see that contact's stored information. § See a notification icon when a contact has sent you new messages. § Get notified when it - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 174
174 People To set your contact sorting options, tap > Settings. Setting contact search options In addition to searching contacts by name, you can also search by other criteria such as by their group name or company. 1. On the People tab, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Search contacts by, and then choose the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 175
recent posts in social networks (if you're signed in to social networks.) You can also edit your profile or share it with others. Updates Shows the updates that you've posted in your social networks. Gallery Shows your social network albums and photos. Adding a new contact 1. On the People tab, tap - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 176
176 People 5. Tap Save. Finding people you know on social networks Droid DNA by HTC 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 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 177
address in the search box. 2. Tap Search contacts in your Company Directory. 3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to Droid DNA by HTC. 4. Tap to import the contact. Copying contacts from one account to another 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Copy contacts, and then - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 178
network accounts, into one contact. Accepting contact link suggestions When Droid DNA by HTC finds contacts that can be merged, you'll see a on the People tab, tap > Settings. Clear the Suggest contact link option. Manually merging contact information 1. On the People tab, tap the name of the contact - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 179
, tap break the link. beside an account to Contact information and conversations When you tap a contact on the People screen, the contact details screen opens. The contact details screen has the following tabs: Details Shows the information you've stored for the contact. Get in touch with the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 180
180 People Thread Shows SMS messages and emails you've received from the contact. It also lists all your incoming, outgoing, and missed calls to and from the contact. Updates Shows the contact's updates and events from social network accounts. If you see a notification of the contact's birthday - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 181
contacts. 2. Select the contacts you want to remove. 3. Tap Delete. People 181 Updating Exchange ActiveSync contacts If your Exchange ActiveSync contacts in the company directory have new information, update these contacts in Droid DNA by HTC. 1. On the People tab, tap an Exchange ActiveSync - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 182
Droid DNA by HTC 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 or remove the group photo. § Tap > Add contact to group to add more members. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 183
and hold at the end of the contact's name, and then drag it to its new position. § Tap beside a contact to remove it from the group. 3. Tap Save. Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each text message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 184
several contact groups to remove. Adding People widgets Stay screen thumbnail where you want to add it. 4. Select the group you want to add as a widget. 5. Repeat the above steps to add another People widget. Setting the default communication method Choose the communication action (for example, call - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 185
default communication method, tap the contact's name (not the photo), and then tap Set default action. Getting in touch with a contact 1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name) on the widget. The default communication method you've set for this contact - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 186
how you want to send the contact cards. Backing up your contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Import/Export contacts > Export to phone storage. 3. Select an account or type of contacts to export, then tap OK. Restoring contacts You can only restore contacts that were backed up - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 187
Plus Protect your contacts and access them on the go or at home with Backup Assistant Plus. If you did not set up Backup Assistant Plus when you first turned on your phone, you then tap > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Backup Assistant Plus > Update schedule, and then select the backup schedule you want. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 188
friends' birthdays in Calendar. You may need to authorize Droid DNA by HTC to connect to your Facebook account. LinkedIn for HTC Sense When you're signed in to LinkedIn® for HTC Sense, you can see your LinkedIn contacts and their latest updates in People. If you have the LinkedIn app (preinstalled - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 189
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 label multiple the email message or conversations conversation. Then tap the onscreen buttons at the bottom to choose what to - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 190
one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap > Add Cc/Bcc. 3. Enter the email subject, and then compose your message. message with the received email. But this removes any attachments or formatting in the original - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 191
Choose a mail provider screen. § If you've already added an email account in Mail, tap > Add account > Other (POP3/IMAP). 3. Enter the email address and password for your email account and then tap Next. If you're asked to enter more email settings, ask your email service provider for assistance - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 192
ActiveSync on the Choose a mail provider screen. § If you've already added an email account in Mail, tap > Add account > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. 3. Enter the Exchange ActiveSync account details, and then tap Next. If your corporate Exchange Server does not support auto-detect, you'll need to - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 193
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 Droid DNA by HTC. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account. Viewing the unified inbox of all your - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 194
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. Then tap > Refresh. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 195
upward or downward. Sending an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Tap . 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? Tap > Show Cc/Bcc - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 196
. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap Send. Reading and replying to an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Switch to the email account you want to use. 3. In the email account inbox, tap the email message or conversation you want to read. If you want to read a particular - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 197
inbox. If you're viewing the unified inbox of all your email accounts, color bars also appear next to unread email messages. The color bars also indicate the email account from where the email message is received. To group all unread email messages, add the Unread tab to your inbox. 1. Switch to the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 198
example, you can focus the search on a part of an email or filter email messages that have attachments or tagged as high email message from a contact. 3. Tap Search the mail from the sender. A list of email messages from that contact appears. Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Flagging an email - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 199
then tap the flag icon of the email message. Setting your Out of the office status 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Tap > Out of the office. 3. Tap your current office status, and then select Out of the office. 4. Set the dates and times. 5. Enter the auto-reply message. 6. If you - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 200
tap > Select all. 3. Tap Move to, and then select a folder. Deleting email messages 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Tap the check buttons of email messages you want to delete. To select all, select one email message first, and then tap > Select all. 3. Tap Delete. Switching to - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 201
as when you're watching video or driving, use Smart Sync to automatically extend the time before Droid DNA by HTC syncs your email account. Smart Sync helps you save battery power. 1. Switch to the email account where you want to use Smart Sync. 2. Tap > Settings > Sync, Send & Receive. 3. Tap Peak - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 202
Calendar. Creating an event You can create events that sync with your Google or Exchange ActiveSync calendars, as well as events on Droid DNA by HTC. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Calendar. 2. On any Calendar view, tap . 3. Tap , and then select the calendar to which you will add the event. 4. To - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 203
the event box, and then drag it to an available time slot. 3. Drag the directional arrow buttons to adjust the event's time duration. You'll see a message if there are conflicts with other scheduled events. 4. Tap Done to return to the new event screen, and then tap Save. Viewing the Calendar 1. Tap - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 204
is a birthday or anniversary of your Facebook contact, tap it to send a greeting. § When in day view: § Tap a time slot to create a new event at that time. § Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later days. § If you see the day's weather shown, tap the weather to change it - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 205
of one week. When in week view, you can: § Press and hold on a time slot to create a new event at that time. § Tap an event (shown as colored blocks) to view its details. § Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later weeks. Managing Calendar events Editing an event You - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 206
just that occurrence or all occurrences from Calendar. Sharing an event You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message. 1. Do one of the following: § While viewing an event, tap > Forward. § In day, agenda or week view - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 207
it to the bottom row. 1. Tap the Invites tab and then tap a meeting invitation. 2. Accept, decline, or tentatively accept the invitation, or propose a new time. Tap to choose from more options, such as moving the invitation to a folder. Setting reminders for your events Have an important event that - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 208
208 Calendar Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you. 1. Open the Notifications panel. 2. Spread your two fingers on the event notification to expand it, - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 209
they are hidden. § You can also show or hide tasks that you've created on Droid DNA by HTC. Why aren't my calendar events showing up? If you can't find events from your email accounts or social networks in Calendar, check whether the Calendar sync is turned on in Settings. 1. Slide the Notifications - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 210
210 Calendar Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events. In any Calendar view, tap > Settings. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 211
location on Droid DNA by HTC, you need to enable location sources. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Select the location services you want to use: > Location. VZW Location Services Standalone GPS Services Google Location Services Uses location services provided by Verizon - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 212
Navigator Using VZ Navigator Get premium GPS voice navigations and 3D maps with spoken real-time traffic alerts. Find movie times, event info and gas stations. For more information about VZ Navigator, visit: www.verizonwireless.com/ vznavigator. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Slide to the Verizon - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 213
Travel and maps 213 3. Select an option and then follow the onscreen instructions to proceed: § VZ Navigator. Provides maps, turn-by-turn 3D navigation, speech input and more so you can get to your destination on time. This is a subscribed service. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 214
more. You can do a search for local gas prices and points of interest and share your location by phone, email, or Facebook. Google Maps About Google Maps Google Maps™ lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 215
Maps, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Maps. 2. Tap to show your current location. The blue marker or shows your current location on the map. 3. Tap to turn Compass mode on or off. In Compass mode, the map changes to an angled view and automatically orients itself - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 216
. § 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 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 217
, you need to enable location sources. § The name of the Google+ Local app may differ depending on the Google Maps version installed. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Local. 2. Tap the type of place you want to search, or tap to enter what you're looking for. When several places are found - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 218
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 you're finished viewing or following the directions, tap to - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 219
user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you get directions to your friends' locations, send your location details by email can do any of the following to open it from the Home screen: § Tap > Latitude. § Open Maps, and then tap - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 220
weather in your current location. You can customize the Clock widget on your Home screen to show the time and weather in another location. 1. Press and hold the Clock widget and then drag it to the Edit button. 2. Choose a city. If you don't see the city that you want, tap add it. to search - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 221
more Clock widgets to the extended Home screen. About the Clock app Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use Droid DNA by HTC as a world clock to see the date and time in cities across the globe. You can also set alarms or track your time using the stopwatch or timer. To - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 222
then tap that alarm. 2. Under Set alarm, use the scroll wheels to set the alarm time. 3. If you want the alarm for multiple days, tap Repeat. 4. Tap Done. § To turn off an alarm, clear the check button of that alarm. § If you need to set more than three alarms, tap . Deleting an - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 223
in other cities by tapping , and then selecting the city you want. § Tap to update the weather information at any time. § Tap the screen to view weather information such as temperature, approximate time of sunset and others. Your settings in the Weather app also control the weather information that - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 224
cities you want to remove, and then tap Done. Taking notes Use Notes to jot down ideas, questions, and everything else. Type in text, record audio, attach photos and documents, and even link your notes to a meeting event in Calendar. From the Home screen, tap > Notes. The first time you open the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 225
Tap Local notebook to save the notebook on Droid DNA by HTC or tap Synchronized notebook to sync your notes Move to. 2. Select the target notebook. You can also move multiple notes at the same time. On the Notes main screen, tap > Move notes and select the notes you want to move. Composing a note 1. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 226
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. If you need to erase a part of the drawing, tap and then move your finger left and right on the area that you want to erase. You can also tap > Undo - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 227
After recording a meeting, you can listen to the audio clip to review key points. If you took notes while audio recording, 'timemarks' colored nodes in the audio bar) are added to pin your notes within the audio recording's time frame. 1. Open a note where you have recorded a voice clip. 2. Tap to - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 228
need to log in to your Evernote account from Droid DNA by HTC to start syncing notes. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Notes. 2. To manually sync notes, tap , and then tap Sync. 3. To set Notes to automatically update, tap on the All notes screen, and then tap Settings > Accounts and sync. 4. Tap your - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 229
Keeping track of your tasks Essential apps 229 Use the Tasks app to organize and track to do and task lists. Create tasks on your phone or sync them with your Google and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. You can also see your tasks in Calendar. To open the Tasks app, tap > - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 230
to a contact in the People app so that when your friend calls, the task will appear on the screen. You can also filter tasks to show what tasks are associated 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 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 231
these tasks on a map, tap > Map view on the Tasks main screen. Pan across the map until (location indicator) appears. The location indicator shows tasks, you can: Mark a task complete Sort tasks Edit a task Tap the check button next to the task. To view completed tasks, tap > View completed. 1. Tap - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 232
unified task list You can view and update a unified list of tasks. Tasks are color coded so you can easily distinguish which accounts they belong to. In the Tasks app, tap > All tasks. If you want to view tasks that are stored in Droid DNA by HTC , tap My tasks. Creating a task list 1. In - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 233
tap OK. Delete a list 1. Tap at the right of a list, and then tap Delete. 2. Tap OK. You can only delete lists that you created on Droid DNA by HTC. Backing up or restoring tasks 1. Go to the list that contains the tasks you want to back up. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 234
tasks on Droid DNA by HTC. Changing Tasks settings 1. In the Tasks app, tap > Settings 2. Change the settings and press . Keeping track of your stocks Use the Stocks app to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indexes you follow, right from the Home screen. Downloading stock - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 235
stock market index you want to add. If you've added the full screen Stocks widget and you want to add more stock quotes or stock market screen Stocks widget, tap to open the app. 2. Do any of the following: § Tap an item to view from the list of stock quotes and market indexes. § Tap to update - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 236
236 Essential apps 3. When you've selected a particular stock quote or stock market index, you can: § View an item's trade information as well as its price chart for a specific period. § Tap another date period to view an item's past trade information. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 237
to functions or a significant amount of your data on Droid DNA by HTC. You're responsible for the results of using downloaded apps. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Play Store. 2. Browse or search for an app. 3. When you find the app that you like, tap it and read its description and user reviews. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 238
free apps) or the price button (for paid apps). 5. Tap Accept & download or Accept & buy. To open the app, tap on the Home screen. On the All apps screen, tap the app. Restoring apps from Google Play Upgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restore apps that were - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 239
website. 1. From the Home screen, tap > YouTube. 2. Slide to the left to view the notification panel. 3. Select a category and scroll through the list of videos, and then tap the one you want to watch. 4. While watching a video, you can: § Turn Droid DNA by HTC sideways to watch the video in - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 240
240 Google Play and other apps § Tap the video screen to pause, resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video. § Tap a tab to learn more about the video, the option to show results that were just recently posted. Tap All time, and then select a time period you want. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 241
Droid DNA by HTC is being charged and is connected to a Wi-Fi network. For more information about preloading videos, refer to the YouTube help. 1. In the YouTube app, tap > Settings > Preloading. 2. Select what type of videos to preload. The videos are preloading when appears on Watch list screen - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 242
Play and other apps Sharing a video link 1. On the video's watch screen, tap . 2. Choose how you want to share the video link from the download it from Google Play, they must be using an Android device. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Tap > Share. 3. Tap an app, and then choose how to share it. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 243
When you turn on Droid DNA by HTC for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection. Checking the data connection you're using 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap Mobile data, and then tap CDMA Options or GSM/UMTS Options (when - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 244
turned on and you're also not connected to a Wi-Fi network, you won't receive automatic updates to your email, social network accounts, and other synced information. Adding a new access point Access Point Names (APNs) connect Droid DNA by HTC to data networks for services such as mobile web browsing - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 245
Connect to Verizon Wireless partner networks and access data services when you're out of Verizon Wireless coverage area. Using data services while roaming is not part sound option if you'd like Droid DNA by HTC to play a sound so you'll know when it's connecting to a roaming network. Managing - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 246
246 Internet connections § Refreshing apps to update info and feeds § Uploading and backing up your files to your online storage account § Using Droid DNA by HTC as a Wi-Fi Hotspot § Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering To help you save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 247
to see how much data you've used during a particular time interval. If you're connecting Droid DNA by HTC to another portable Wi-Fi hotspot, tap > Mobile hotspots to restrict background data from downloading using your data connection. Viewing the data usage of apps 1. Slide the Notifications panel - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 248
to manually add it. 4. Tap the Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi icon connected. in the status bar when The next time Droid DNA by HTC connects to a previously - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 249
network 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap Wi-Fi. 3. You can: § Tap the wireless network that Droid DNA by HTC is connected to, and then tap Disconnect. § If you want to remove the settings for this network, press and hold the network name, and then tap Forget network - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 250
to the EAP-TLS network. 5. Turn on Wi-Fi and connect to a wireless network. Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity When you're using an app that needs to connect to the Internet, Droid DNA by HTC automatically scans for available Wi-Fi networks even if Wi-Fi in the Wireless & networks settings is turned - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 251
and install a required VPN app on Droid DNA by HTC Contact your network administrator for details. Also, Droid DNA by HTC must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection. Adding a VPN connection You must first set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 252
VPN settings screen. Connecting to a VPN 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 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 you're connected, the VPN connected icon appears - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 253
enter a password. The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use Droid DNA by HTC as Mobile Hotspot. 7. Select the Mobile Hotspot option to turn on Mobile Hotspot. Droid DNA by HTC is ready to be used as Mobile Hotspot when you see on the status bar. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 254
4. Tap Mobile network sharing. 5. Tap USB network setting, and then select Internet Connection Mode. 6. Connect Droid DNA by HTC to your computer using the provided USB cable. The next time Droid DNA by HTC connects to a computer, it will remember your settings. If you often switch between Internet - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 255
, and then select Internet pass-through. 5. Connect Droid DNA by HTC to your computer using the provided USB cable. The next time Droid DNA by HTC connects to a computer, it will remember your settings. If you often switch between Internet Connection Mode and Internet pass-through, select Smart - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 256
devices. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. If Bluetooth is off, tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn it on. 3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. Tap , and then tap Rename phone. 5. Enter the new name for Droid DNA by HTC in the dialog box, and then tap Rename. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 257
listen to music with your headset or car kit, the headset or car kit must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile. § Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable so Droid DNA by HTC can find it. Refer to your headset manual for details. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. If - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 258
or car kit Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on Droid DNA by HTC, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. Refer to the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 259
. Tap the name of the device to reconnect it. Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. If Bluetooth is off, tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn it on. 3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. In the Paired devices section, tap next to the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 260
. You may also need to set it to "Receive Beams" or "Receive Files". Refer to the device's documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 1. On Droid DNA by HTC, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send. 2. Follow the steps for the type of item - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 261
After capturing, on the Camera preview screen, tap > Bluetooth. (Note that you must have first set a review duration in Camera settings.) With the track displayed on the Music app's Now playing screen, tap > Share > Share file > Bluetooth. On the main Voice Recorder screen, press and hold a voice - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 262
phone, it may be saved in a folder named "Images". Receiving information using Bluetooth Droid DNA by HTC lets you receive various files with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, contact info, calendar events, and documents such as PDFs. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 263
to enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices. You'll then get a Bluetooth authorization request. 7. Tap Pair. 8. When Droid DNA by HTC receives a file transfer request notification, slide the Notifications panel down, tap the incoming file notification, and then - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 264
264 Bluetooth and NFC Sharing content with Android Beam With built-in NFC (near field communication) on Droid DNA by HTC, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. Beam webpages, photos, contact information, and more by holding Droid DNA by HTC and the other device - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 265
Beaming content Bluetooth and NFC 265 Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC and Android Beam turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, hold Droid DNA by HTC and the other device back to back. When the devices connect, you'll hear a sound and both devices will - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 266
needs recharging depends on how you use Droid DNA by HTC. Droid DNA by HTC power management helps to increase battery life. In times when you need to extend the battery life more, try out some of these tips: Check your battery usage Monitoring your battery usage helps you identify what's using the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 267
power. § Use automatic brightness (the default), or manually lower the brightness. § Set the screen timeout to a shorter time. § Don't use a live wallpaper for your Home screen. Animation effects are nice to show off to other people but they drain your battery. Changing your wallpaper to a plain - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 268
updates. Updates sometimes include battery performance improvements. See Updating the Droid DNA by HTC software power if you have many apps syncing data in the background. It's recommended not to let apps sync data too often. Determine which apps can be set with longer sync times, or sync manually - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 269
clear Auto-add widgets to avoid automatically adding Home screen widgets whenever you've installed new apps. Also clear Auto-update apps if you're fine with updating apps from Play Store manually. Other tips To squeeze in a little bit more battery power, try these tips: § Tone down the ringtone and - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 270
aircraft. A way to turn off wireless functions quickly is to switch Droid DNA by HTC to Airplane mode. When you enable Airplane mode, all wireless radios on Droid DNA by HTC are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. However, you can manually turn Bluetooth and - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 271
supported in all applications. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap . 2. Tap Display & gestures . 3. Clear the Auto-rotate screen option. Recalibrating the G-sensor Recalibrate the screen if you feel that the screen orientation does not respond properly to the way you hold Droid DNA - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 272
Place Droid DNA by HTC on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate. 4. After the recalibration process, tap OK. Keeping the screen on while to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button. § To change from vibration to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button twice. § From the Home screen, slide - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 273
tap . 2. Tap Sound. 3. Select the Quiet ring on pickup option. Making Droid DNA by HTC ring louder in your pocket or bag To help avoid missing incoming calls when Droid DNA by HTC is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 274
. Changing the display language Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tool, such as a screen reader that provides voice feedback. You can turn accessibility functions or services on or off. 1. Slide - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 275
enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become "PUK-locked." You need a PUK code to restore access to Droid DNA by HTC. To obtain your PUK code, please contact Verizon Wireless customer service. 1. On the Phone dialer screen, enter the PUK code - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 276
and security Protecting Droid DNA by HTC with a screen lock Protect your personal information and prevent others from using Droid DNA by HTC without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, face unlock, PIN, or password. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time Droid DNA by HTC is - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 277
Droid DNA by HTC. If this fails, you can unlock Droid DNA by HTC by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern. 2. After the fifth attempt, when you're asked to wait for 30 seconds, tap OK. 3. If the display goes off, press the POWER button - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 278
278 Settings and security 2. Tap About to enable error reporting, view network and hardware information, and more. - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 279
keyboard layout Choose a keyboard layout that suits your typing style. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input > Keyboard selection. 3. Tap Keyboard types, and then select the keyboard layout that you want to use. Entering text Simply tap the - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 280
keyboard languages (not available if you're using trace keyboard). Choosing multiple keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on Droid DNA by HTC, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Language - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 281
. Tap to switch between Multitap and XT9 predictive modes when using the Phone keyboard layout. To enter a word in predictive mode, do any of the following: § If the and then tap > Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input > Advanced settings. 3. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 282
add a word to the list manually. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Personal delete words from the dictionary, tap . Select the words you want to remove, and then tap Delete. Backing up your personal dictionary You can back up - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 283
, tap OK. Importing your personal dictionary 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Personal dictionary > > Restore from phone storage. 4. When prompted, tap OK. Entering text by tracing Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 284
tap keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3. Select or clear the Trace keyboard option. > Language & Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking 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 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 285
, photos, and more. § Both printer and Droid DNA by HTC must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect Droid DNA by HTC to the local network using Wi-Fi. To learn how to connect the printer to a local network, refer to your printer user guide. § The local network must not be - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 286
up in the list, you must add it. The printer must be in the same Wi-Fi network that you are using. 1. From the Print screen, tap Add printer. 2. Enter the IP address of the printer that you want to add and choose a port. If you do not know the IP - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 287
3G connected 3G in use 4G LTE connected 4G LTE in use Roaming No signal No SIM card installed Connected to a Wi-Fi network Vibrate mode Microphone is mute Speakerphone is on Wired microphone headset connected Wired headset connected Hearing aid compatibility is enabled Bluetooth is on Connected to - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 288
288 Other essentials Data synchronizing Battery is full Battery is charging Battery is low (20% remaining) Battery is very low (8% or less remaining) Silent mode GPS is on Location service is on Location service is off Alarm is set Mobile Hotspot is on NFC is on - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 289
Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, DNA by HTC and HTC Sense are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. DROID is a trademark of LucasFilm Ltd. and its related companies. Used under license. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Android Market, Google - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 290
service names mentioned herein are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. The HTC software. Screen images contained herein are simulated. HTC shall not HTC also reserves the right to revise the content of this document at any time without prior notice. No part - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 291
mode 270 Alarms - deleting 222 - in Clock app 221 - setting 222 Android Beam See NFC Android Market See Google Play Apps - grouping into a folder 68 - icons on Home screen 65 - installing 237 - moving to storage 145 - on Home screen 65 - restoring 238 - sharing 242 - uninstalling 239 - updating - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 292
- viewing desktop version 109 Burst mode 56 C Calendar - creating an event 202 - dual time zone 204 - managing events 205 - meeting conflicts 203 - meeting invitations 207 - reminders 208 - sending quick response 208 - settings 210 - views 203 Call history 85 Call waiting 90 Camera - basics 52, 54 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 293
updating contacts 181 - working with Exchange ActiveSync email 198 F Face unlock 75 Facebook 188 Facebook for HTC Sense 188 Factory reset 157 Files - copying to computer 145 - downloads 116 Finger gestures 31 Firmware See Software update Folder - grouping apps 68 - grouping bookmarks 111 - removing - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 294
294 Index Hard reset See Factory reset HDMI 142 HDR 58 Headphones See Bluetooth Home screen - about 23 - adding a panel 71 - adding widgets 63 - apps 65 - extended 23 - folder 68 - launch bar 67 - Leap view 23 - rearranging home panels 69 - rearranging items 66 - removing a panel 71 - scenes 60 - - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 295
queue 137 - adding music services 131 - adding shortcuts 131 - album covers 133 - Beats Audio profile 132 - browsing music 131 - listening 132 - playing music from the Lock screen 134 - playlist 134 - setting a song as ringtone 137 - sharing music using Bluetooth 138 - transferring from computer 166 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 296
174 - transferring contacts 24, 177 - widget 184 Phone calls - blocking a call 86 - call history 85 - calling 77 - calling a number in a message 79 - calling a number in an email 79 - calling using Wi-Fi 87 - emergency call 80 - missed calls 78 - muting the microphone 84 - receiving 80 - Smart - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 297
Web Albums 129 Power - charging the battery 17 - checking battery usage 50 - sleep mode 40 Print screen See Capture screen Printing 285 PUK (PIN Unblock Key) 275 R Read mode 108 Reading list 113 Reset 156, 157 Ring volume - lowering ring volume automatically 273 - making your phone ring louder 273 - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 298
298 Index - initial setup 22 - photos, music, videos from old phone 25 Sharing - events 206 - games and apps 242 - music via Bluetooth 138 - photos and videos 128 - text 47 - TV 141 Shortcuts - Lockscreen 74 - Music 131 SIM card - copying a message 98 - SIM PIN 275 Sleep mode 40 Slideshow - creating - HTC DROID DNA | User Guide - Page 299
Watch list 113 Weather - adding cities 223 - checking weather 223 Wi-Fi - calling 87 - connecting to another network 249 - disconnecting from network 249 - turning on 248 Widgets - adding 63 - changing settings 64 - removing 67 - resizing 65 Wireless display 141 Index 299 Y YouTube - finding videos
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