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2 Contents Contents Unboxing Droid DNA by HTC 14 SIM card 15 Charging 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 Getting to know your settings 26 Updating the Droid DNA by HTC software 27 Your first week with your new phone Features you'll enjoy on Droid DNA by HTC 29 Touch gestures 31 Motion gestures 38 Sleep mode 40
2 Contents Contents Unboxing Droid DNA by HTC 14 SIM card 15 Charging 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 Getting to know your settings 26 Updating the Droid DNA by HTC software 27 Your first week with your new phone Features you'll enjoy on Droid DNA by HTC 29 Touch gestures 31 Motion gestures 38 Sleep mode 40
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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 the camera on standby Taking continuous camera shots ...
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 the camera on standby Taking continuous camera shots ...
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4 Contents Personalizing Making Droid DNA by HTC truly yours 60 Personalizing Droid DNA by HTC with scenes 60 Changing your wallpaper 62 Applying a new skin 63 Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 63 Adding apps and other shortcuts on your ... with sound sets 72 Rearranging 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...
4 Contents Personalizing Making Droid DNA by HTC truly yours 60 Personalizing Droid DNA by HTC with scenes 60 Changing your wallpaper 62 Applying a new skin 63 Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 63 Adding apps and other shortcuts on your ... with sound sets 72 Rearranging 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...
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... Checking your messages Replying to a message Forwarding a message Managing message conversations Backing up 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 5 80 80 83 84 85 87 88 90 91 91 92 94 95 96 98...
... Checking your messages Replying to a message Forwarding a message Managing message conversations Backing up 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 5 80 80 83 84 85 87 88 90 91 91 92 94 95 96 98...
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6 Contents Browsing the Web 108 Private browsing 111 Adding and managing your bookmarks 111 Saving web content for later 113 Viewing your browsing history 114 Downloading files and apps 115 Setting browser options 116 Photos, videos, and music Gallery 117 Music 131 Movie Editor 139 Wireless display 141 Storage Types of storage 144 Copying files to or from the 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 Sync 150
6 Contents Browsing the Web 108 Private browsing 111 Adding and managing your bookmarks 111 Saving web content for later 113 Viewing your browsing history 114 Downloading files and apps 115 Setting browser options 116 Photos, videos, and music Gallery 117 Music 131 Movie Editor 139 Wireless display 141 Storage Types of storage 144 Copying files to or from the 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 Sync 150
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... 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 the People app 172 Your contacts list 172
... 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 the People app 172 Your contacts list 172
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8 Contents Setting up your profile 174 Adding a new contact 175 Importing or copying contacts 177 Merging contact information 178 Contact information and conversations 179 Contact groups 182 Adding People 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
8 Contents Setting up your profile 174 Adding a new contact 175 Importing or copying contacts 177 Merging contact information 178 Contact information and conversations 179 Contact groups 182 Adding People 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
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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 Weather Taking notes Keeping track of your tasks Keeping track of your stocks Google Play and other apps Getting apps from Google Play Uninstalling an app Watching videos on YouTube Contents 9 205 207 207 208 208 210 211 212 214 220 223 224 229 234 237 239 239
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 Weather Taking notes Keeping track of your tasks Keeping track of your stocks Google Play and other apps Getting apps from Google Play Uninstalling an app Watching videos on YouTube Contents 9 205 207 207 208 208 210 211 212 214 220 223 224 229 234 237 239 239
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... Data connection 243 Managing your data usage 245 Wi-Fi 248 Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity 250 Connecting to a 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...
... Data connection 243 Managing your data usage 245 Wi-Fi 248 Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity 250 Connecting to a 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...
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Changing 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 text Entering text by tracing Entering text by speaking Printing Status icons Trademarks and copyrights Index Contents 11 270 272 274 274 275 276 277 279 281 283 284 285 287
Changing 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 text Entering text by tracing Entering text by speaking Printing Status icons Trademarks and copyrights Index Contents 11 270 272 274 274 275 276 277 279 281 283 284 285 287
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Your Verizon Wireless Customer Agreement Terms and Conditions and certain other users of those applications or information you choose to those applications and services including those applications and services. Specific terms and conditions, terms of use, and privacy policies apply to those related 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 unique device are provided by the service or application provider and/or other specifically identified terms govern your...
Your Verizon Wireless Customer Agreement Terms and Conditions and certain other users of those applications or information you choose to those applications and services including those applications and services. Specific terms and conditions, terms of use, and privacy policies apply to those related 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 unique device are provided by the service or application provider and/or other specifically identified terms govern your...
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This indicates important information that you may only be careful about to prevent potential problems. Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide 13 In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is , information that you need in order to accomplish a certain task or to get a feature to work properly. This provides safety precaution information, that is a note. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a certain action. A note also provides information that you need to be applicable to do a ...
This indicates important information that you may only be careful about to prevent potential problems. Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide 13 In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is , information that you need in order to accomplish a certain task or to get a feature to work properly. This provides safety precaution information, that is a note. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a certain action. A note also provides information that you need to be applicable to do a ...
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SIM card tray 10. HOME 3. USB connector 4. RECENT APPS 5. Notification LED 8. POWER 11. 3.5mm headset jack 12. Front camera 14 Unboxing Unboxing Droid DNA by HTC 1. VOLUME 6. BACK 2. Proximity sensor 7. Tray eject hole 9.
SIM card tray 10. HOME 3. USB connector 4. RECENT APPS 5. Notification LED 8. POWER 11. 3.5mm headset jack 12. Front camera 14 Unboxing Unboxing Droid DNA by HTC 1. VOLUME 6. BACK 2. Proximity sensor 7. Tray eject hole 9.
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You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for Droid DNA by HTC. The microSIM card comes preinstalled on Droid DNA by HTC that already has a small opening for the sensor. The microSIM card contains your phone number and service details. When you . 2. Hold the phone face up ... the tip all the way into the small hole next to use a screen protector, please don't cover and block the proximity sensor. SIM card Droid DNA by HTC uses a microSIM card. Insert the tip of the SIM tray removal tool fully into the hole until the SIM card tray ejects. Inserting the SIM...
You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for Droid DNA by HTC. The microSIM card comes preinstalled on Droid DNA by HTC that already has a small opening for the sensor. The microSIM card contains your phone number and service details. When you . 2. Hold the phone face up ... the tip all the way into the small hole next to use a screen protector, please don't cover and block the proximity sensor. SIM card Droid DNA by HTC uses a microSIM card. Insert the tip of the SIM tray removal tool fully into the hole until the SIM card tray ejects. Inserting the SIM...
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Removing the SIM card Make sure to the SIM card tray slot. 3. Insert the SIM card tray back into the hole until the SIM card tray ejects. Push the tip all the way into the slot. 16 Unboxing 4. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you. 2. Pull the SIM card tray out, and place the SIM card (contacts facing down) into the small hole next to switch off Droid DNA by HTC before removing your SIM card. 1. Insert the tip of the SIM tray removal tool into the tray. 5.
Removing the SIM card Make sure to the SIM card tray slot. 3. Insert the SIM card tray back into the hole until the SIM card tray ejects. Push the tip all the way into the slot. 16 Unboxing 4. Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you. 2. Pull the SIM card tray out, and place the SIM card (contacts facing down) into the small hole next to switch off Droid DNA by HTC before removing your SIM card. 1. Insert the tip of the SIM tray removal tool into the tray. 5.
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Open the USB connector cover. 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 the box must be used to charge the battery. 1. 4. Unboxing 17 When removing the SIM card, make sure that you insert the empty SIM card tray back into the slot. Pull the SIM card tray out, and remove the SIM card.
Open the USB connector cover. 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 the box must be used to charge the battery. 1. 4. Unboxing 17 When removing the SIM card, make sure that you insert the empty SIM card tray back into the slot. Pull the SIM card tray out, and remove the SIM card.
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Insert the other end of the USB cable into the power adapter. 4. 18 Unboxing 2. As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging if it overheats. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery. 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. 18 Unboxing 2. As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging if it overheats. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector. 3.
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Press and hold the POWER button for the first time, you turn it up. When you 'll need to turn on Droid DNA by HTC for a few seconds. 3. If the display is off on the options menu. Switching the power off Unboxing 19 Switching the power on Press the POWER button. Switching the power on or off 1. Tap Power off , press the POWER button to set it back on, then unlock the screen. 2.
Press and hold the POWER button for the first time, you turn it up. When you 'll need to turn on Droid DNA by HTC for a few seconds. 3. If the display is off on the options menu. Switching the power off Unboxing 19 Switching the power on Press the POWER button. Switching the power on or off 1. Tap Power off , press the POWER button to set it back on, then unlock the screen. 2.
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... Help from intro to -date answers right on some keywords and get it. If you 're not getting the most out of Quick Tips on Droid DNA by HTC in using Help. § Need to know how to do something right away? To open , and then tap > About > Help > Show all ...phone? Learning the basics with Quick Tips After your phone? Browse through the friendly walkthroughs on your phone starts, you'll see a transparent overlay of Droid DNA by HTC. § Ever have the feeling that you haven't downloaded tips and help content yet, or if there's updated content available, just tap the ...
... Help from intro to -date answers right on some keywords and get it. If you 're not getting the most out of Quick Tips on Droid DNA by HTC in using Help. § Need to know how to do something right away? To open , and then tap > About > Help > Show all ...phone? Learning the basics with Quick Tips After your phone? Browse through the friendly walkthroughs on your phone starts, you'll see a transparent overlay of Droid DNA by HTC. § Ever have the feeling that you haven't downloaded tips and help content yet, or if there's updated content available, just tap the ...
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Tap , and then enter the words you want to that item. From the Home screen, tap > Help > Tips & Help. 2. Tap a search result to jump straight to search for. 3. Searching Help Unboxing 21 1.
Tap , and then enter the words you want to that item. From the Home screen, tap > Help > Tips & Help. 2. Tap a search result to jump straight to search for. 3. Searching Help Unboxing 21 1.
