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HTC Desire® 612User guide20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification0P9O300
ContentsUnboxingHTC Desire 612 11Your SIM card 12Storage card 13Charging the battery 15Switching the power on or off 15Want some quick guidance on your phone? 16Phone setup and transferSetting up your new phone for the first time 17Transferring content from an Android phone 18Transferring content from an iPhone 18Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth 19Other ways of getting contacts and other content 19Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer 20Home screen 20Using Quick Settings 20Getting to know your settings 21Updating your phone's software 22Getting apps from Google Play 23Downloading apps from the web 24Uninstalling an app 24Your first week with your new phoneAbout your phone 25Basics 26HTC BlinkFeed 34Notifications 38Working with text 39Battery 43PersonalizingMaking HTC Desire 612 truly yours 48Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms 48Home wallpaper 49Launch bar 49Adding Home screen widgets 49Adding Home screen shortcuts 50Editing Home screen panels 51Changing your main Home screen 522 Contents20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATIONPlease be advised that many services and applications offered through this uniquedevice are provided by various device manufacturers, operating system, software andapplication developers (e.g. Google®, Motorola®, Microsoft®, BlackBerry®). If you use, linkto or download such a service, or an application such as a non- location based GPS-type service, chat room, marketplace or social network from this device, you shouldcarefully review the terms of such service or application. If you use any of these non-services or applications, personal information you submit may be read, collected, orused by the service or application provider and/or other users of those forums.is not responsible for your use of those applications or information you choose tosubmit or share with others. Specific terms and conditions, terms of use, and privacypolicies apply to those applications and services. Please review carefully any and allterms and conditions applicable to those applications and services including thoserelated to any location-based services for any particular privacy policies, risks orwaivers.Your Customer Agreement Terms and Conditions and certain other specificallyidentified terms govern your use of any products and services.7 IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Conventions used in this guideIn this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and importantinformation:This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happenswhen you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also providesinformation that may only be applicable to some situations.This is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure,or lets you know of an option that you may find helpful.This indicates important information that you need in order to accomplish a certaintask or to get a feature to work properly.This provides safety precaution information, that is, information that you need to becareful about to prevent potential problems.8 Conventions used in this guide20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Conventions used in this guideIn this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and importantinformation:This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happenswhen you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also providesinformation that may only be applicable to some situations.This is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure,or lets you know of an option that you may find helpful.This indicates important information that you need in order to accomplish a certaintask or to get a feature to work properly.This provides safety precaution information, that is, information that you need to becareful about to prevent potential problems.9 Conventions used in this guide20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Important note on recoverable dataFiles and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased fromyour device may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software.Even a factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone,including personal information.10 Important note on recoverable data20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
UnboxingHTC Desire 6121. Dual speakers2. Notification LED3. nano SIM and microSD™ card slots4. USB connector5. VOLUME6. Proximity sensor7. Front camera8. POWER9. 3.5mm headset jack§You need an LTE plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls anddata services. Check with your operator for details.§If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximitysensor. Purchase a screen protector designed for HTC Desire 612.11 Unboxing20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Your SIM cardUse your SIM card to make and receive calls, text, and email messages and surf theWeb while traveling outside of the U.S. in supported destinations.Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card stores your phone number and otherimportant information. Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing it tostatic electricity, water or dirt. If your SIM card is lost or damaged while in the U.S.,please dial *611 from your device or 1-800-922-0204 from any phone to speakwith a Customer Service Representative. From outside of the U.S., please refer tothe Verizon Wireless Global Support Guide, welcome letter and calling card thatcame with your device. This will enable you to make calls toll free from landlines inmost countries where we offer Global Phone service.nano SIM cardHTC Desire 612 uses a nano SIM card.Use a standard nano SIM card only. Inserting a modified card that is thicker than thestandard nano SIM card may cause the card to not fit properly or damage the cardslot.Inserting a nano SIM card1. Make sure HTC Desire 612 is off and hold it securely with the front facing down.2. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger. 12 Unboxing20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
3. With HTC Desire 612 facing up, insert a nano SIM card into the top slot with itsgold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing in, and then push it untilit clicks in place. 4. To close the slot cover, slide the plastic hinge into the side and press the coveruntil it clicks into place.Removing a nano SIM cardMake sure to switch off HTC Desire 612 before removing the card.1. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger.2. Press the card to eject it from its slot.3. To close the slot cover, slide the plastic hinge into the side and press the coveruntil it clicks into place.Storage cardUse a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. When you need to free upphone storage space, you can also move certain apps to the storage card, if the appssupport this feature.The storage card is optional and sold separately.§Moving apps to the storage card doesn't back up the apps. If you do a factoryreset, your phone loses the apps. You'll need to reinstall them.§When you remove the storage card and insert it in another phone, the apps on thestorage card won't be installed automatically to the other phone. You'll need toreinstall them.Inserting the storage card1. Make sure HTC Desire 612 is off and hold it securely with the front facing down.2. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger.13 Unboxing20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
3. Insert a microSD card into the bottom slot, with its gold contacts facing up andits cut-off corner facing in. 4. To close the slot cover, slide the plastic hinge into the side and press the coveruntil it clicks into place.Unmounting the storage cardWhen you need to remove the storage card while HTC Desire 612 is on, unmount thestorage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.1. Go to Settings, and then tap Storage.2. Tap Unmount SD card.Removing the storage card1. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger.2. Push the storage card in to eject it from its slot.3. To close the slot cover, slide the plastic hinge into the side and press the coveruntil it clicks into place.14 Unboxing20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Charging the batteryBefore you turn on and start using HTC Desire 612, it is recommended that you chargethe battery.Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC Desire 612 to chargethe battery. When the battery power is too low, make sure to use the poweradapter to charge, not the USB cable connection with your computer.1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector. 2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the power adapter.3. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery.§As a safety precaution, the battery may stop charging to avoid overheating.§When you're using the Internet and charging the battery, HTC Desire 612 maybecome warmer. This is normal.§To conserve energy, unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet after youfinish charging.Switching the power on or offSwitching the power onPress the POWER button until HTC Desire 612 vibrates. When you turn on HTC Desire 612 for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.15 Unboxing20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Switching the power off1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. If you've set upa lock screen, you need to unlock it.2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.3. Tap Power off on the options menu.Want some quick guidance on your phone?Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in Tips & Help to learn how to useyour phone.§When you see a Tips & Help tile in HTC BlinkFeed™, just tap the tile to knowmore about the tip.§To open Tips & Help from the Home screen, tap > Help > Tips & Help You can then browse by subject matter and topic. Or tap , and then enterwhat you want to search for.16 Unboxing20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Phone setup and transferSetting up your new phone for the first timeWhen you switch on your new phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up.You can enable TalkBack to navigate by voice feedback before selecting thelanguage. Press and hold two fingers on the screen until you hear a message sayingthat accessibility mode is enabled.Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, select how youwant to set up your new phone, and more.§You can choose to setup accounts and personalize your new phone using acomputer. When the HTC Get Started reminder appears, tap it on theNotification panel to use HTC Get Started. Or, press and hold an empty space ina Home screen panel, and then tap Choose wallpaper > Computer photos. Your phone shows you the URL of the HTC Get Started site and a pair code. Onyour computer's web browser, just go to the URL and enter the pair code tostart your web setup. You need an HTC Account to save your accounts andsettings on the Web and download them to your phone.§If you have content from an old phone, you can choose to do a direct phone-to-phone transfer.Some features that need to connect to the Internet such as location-based servicesand auto-sync of your online accounts may incur extra data fees. To avoid incurringdata fees, disable these features under Settings. For more information on locationservices, see Turning location services on or off on page 133.17 Phone setup and transfer20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Transferring content from an Android phoneOn your old Android™ phone, download the HTC Transfer Tool and use it to transferyour content to your new HTC phone. The types of locally stored content on your oldphone that the tool can transfer include contacts, messages, calendar events, webbookmarks, music, photos, and videos. Some settings can also be transferred.§You need Android version 2.2 or later to use the HTC Transfer Tool on your oldphone.§If your old phone has Android version 2.1 or an earlier version, you need to useBluetooth® transfer. For details, see Transferring contacts from your old phonethrough Bluetooth on page 19.1. Go to Settings, and then tap Get content from another phone.2. Choose whether to transfer from an old HTC Android phone or other Androidphone.3. Tap Full transfer, and then tap Next.4. Follow the steps shown on your new phone to download the HTC Transfer Toolfrom Google Play™ to your old phone, install it, and open the tool.5. When you see a PIN on your old phone, make sure the same PIN also appearson your new phone before you continue. If the PIN code doesn't appear, this may mean that your old phone is unable toconnect to your new phone. If this happens, try another transfer method.6. On your old phone, choose the types of content you want to transfer, and thentap Start or Transfer.7. Wait for the transfer to finish.8. Tap Done on both phones.Transferring content from an iPhoneIf you have an iPhone®, it's fast and easy to transfer your contacts, messages, andother content when you use HTC Sync Manager.To find out how, see Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone onpage 111.If you only need to migrate your contacts, you can also use Bluetooth transfer. Fordetails, see Transferring contacts from your old phone through Bluetooth on page19.18 Phone setup and transfer20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Transferring contacts from your old phonethrough BluetoothUse Bluetooth to transfer contacts from an iPhone, a phone that has Android version2.1 (or earlier version), or other types of phones. Depending on the capabilities of yourold phone, you may be able to transfer not only contacts but also other data such ascalendar events and text messages to your new HTC phone.Use HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone.1. Go to Settings, and then tap Get content from another phone.2. Choose whether to transfer from an Android phone, iPhone, or other phonetypes. If you chose to transfer from an Android phone, tap Quick transfer.3. On your old phone, turn Bluetooth on.4. Follow the onscreen instructions on your old and new phones to pair them andstart the data transfer.Other ways of getting contacts and othercontentThere are different ways you can individually add contacts and other content toHTC Desire 612.Sync with yourcomputerUse HTC Sync Manager to sync contacts, documents, playlists,and more between HTC Desire 612 and your computer running aWindows® or Mac OS® operating system.You can also use it to transfer your iTunes® backup that containscontacts, messages, and other content from an iPhone from yourcomputer to HTC Desire 612.Google Account Google contacts are imported to HTC Desire 612 after you sign into your Google Account. You can also create more Googlecontacts right from HTC Desire 612.Social networkaccountsLog in to your favorite social networks to sync contactinformation from them.MicrosoftExchangeActiveSync®HTC Desire 612 syncs your work contacts from the MicrosoftExchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace.Phone contacts You can create contacts locally on HTC Desire 612, if you don'tprefer to store them on your online accounts.nano SIM card Copy all your nano SIM contacts to HTC Desire 612.19 Phone setup and transfer20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Transferring photos, videos, and musicbetween your phone and computerThere are two ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer.§Connect HTC Desire 612 to your computer. Your computer will recognize it justlike any removable USB drive, and you can copy your media between them.§Download and use the HTC Sync Manager software on your computer. You canset it up to automatically get music, photos, and videos off HTC Desire 612 toyour computer. You can also sync playlists from your computer to the phone.If you have an iPhone, you can even connect it and transfer camera roll photosto your computer. Then reconnect HTC Desire 612 and copy them over.Home screenAfter you've turned on and set up HTC Desire 612 for the first time, you'll seeHTC BlinkFeed.§Customize HTC BlinkFeed to show posts from your social networks, headlinesfrom your favorite news media, and more. For details, see Your dynamic Homescreen on page 34.§Swipe left and you’ll discover widget panels for adding your favorite widgets,apps, and more so they’re just a tap away. If you need more room for your stuff,you can add more panels. For details, see Personalizing on page 48.§You can change the apps on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen.See Launch bar on page 49.While you're in another screen or app, press to return to the last Home screenyou visited.Using Quick SettingsIn the Quick Settings panel, easily turn settings such as Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth on or off.1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings.2. To turn a setting on or off, just tap its tile.3. To change the options for a setting, press and hold its tile. Or tap .You can also tap to switch to Quick Settings from the Notifications panel.20 Phone setup and transfer20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Customizing Quick SettingsAside from the default tiles, there are several other tiles available in Quick Settings.1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings.2. Tap and do one of the following:§In the Quick Settings list, press and hold next to the item you want tomove and drag it to rearrange the list.§Under Hidden items, press and hold and drag it up to make it availablein Quick Settings.There is a limit to the number of tiles that can be shown in Quick Settings. You mayneed to remove an existing item to make space for another one. To remove anitem, drag it below Hidden items.Getting to know your settingsWant to change the ringtone, set up a Wi-Fi connection, or add your accounts? Dothis and more in Settings.1. Open Settings either from the Quick Settings panel or the Apps screen.§With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings,and then tap .§From the Home screen, tap to switch to the Apps screen, and then tapSettings.2. Here are some of the basic settings you can change: §Tap the On/Off switch next to an item such as Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. Tapthe item itself to configure its settings.§Tap Sound to set a ringtone, choose a sound profile, and configureincoming call sound settings.§Tap Personalize to change the wallpaper, add apps and widgets to theHome screen, and more.§Tap Accounts & sync to add and sign in to your different accounts, such asemail, social networks, and more.§Tap Security to help secure HTC Desire 612, for example with a screen lock.21 Phone setup and transfer20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Updating your phone's softwareHTC Desire 612 can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You canalso choose to manually check if there's an available update.Visit www.htc.com/us/go/htc-software-updates/ for news and details about yourphone's software updates.Checking your system software versionBefore installing a system software update, you can check first what Android andHTC Sense® versions you have on your phone.1. Go to Settings, and then tap About.2. Tap Software information.Installing a software updateWhen Internet connection is on and there's a new software update available, theupdate notification icon appears in the status bar.1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the system update notification.2. If you don't want to download the update using your data connection, selectUpdate over Wi-Fi only.3. Tap Download.4. When download is complete, select Install now, and then tap OK.After updating, HTC Desire 612 will restart.Installing an application updateWhen Internet connection is on and there's an available update for your HTC ormobile operator apps, the update notification icon appears in the status bar.1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap the update notification. The Updates screen opens with the list of application updates to be installed.2. Tap an item to view its details, and then tap .3. When you're done reviewing the updates, tap Install. You'll be asked to restartHTC Desire 612 if needed.Checking for updates manuallyYou need an internet connection to check for software updates. Turn on mobiledata or connect to a Wi-Fi network.Go to Settings, and then tap System update > Check new. HTC Desire 612 checks ifupdates are available.22 Phone setup and transfer20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Getting apps from Google PlayGoogle Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Desire 612. Choose from awide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, togames.A Google Wallet™ payment service is required to purchase a paid app. You will beasked to confirm method of payment when you purchase an app.Finding and installing an appWhen you install apps and use them on HTC Desire 612, they may require access toyour personal information or access to certain functions or settings. Download andinstall only apps that you trust.Be cautious when downloading apps that have access to functions or a significantamount of your data on HTC Desire 612. You’re responsible for the results of usingdownloaded apps.1. Open the Play Store app.2. Browse or search for an app.3. When you find the app that you like, tap it and read its description and userreviews.4. To download or purchase the app, tap Install (for free apps) or the price button(for paid apps).5. Tap Accept. Apps sometimes get updated with improvements or bug fixes. To automaticallydownload updates, after installing the app, tap > Auto-update.To open the app, go to the Apps screen and tap the app.Restoring apps from Google PlayUpgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory reset? Restoreapps that you previously downloaded.1. Open the Play Store app.2. Tap to open the slideout menu.3. Tap My apps, swipe to the All tab, and then tap the app you want to restore.4. Install the app.For more details, refer to the Google Play help.23 Phone setup and transfer20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification
Downloading apps from the webYou can download apps directly from websites.§Apps downloaded from websites can be from unknown sources. To help protectHTC Desire 612 and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you onlydownload from websites you trust.§Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've setHTC Desire 612 to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security >Unknown sources.1. Open the browser, and then go to the website where you can download the appyou want.2. Follow the website's download instructions for the app.After installing the app, make sure to go back to Settings > Security and clear theUnknown sources option.Uninstalling an appIf you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can uninstallit.Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.From the Apps screen, press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag itto Uninstall.If you purchased an app in Play Store, you can uninstall it for a refund within alimited time. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, refer to theGoogle Play help.24 Phone setup and transfer20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification 20140718_HTC Desire 612_draft UM for certification

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