Page 2 - Unboxing
Contents Unboxing HTC Desire 612 15 Your Verizon Wireless SIM card 16 Storage card 19 Charging the battery 21 Switching the power on or off 22 Want some quick guidance on your phone? 23 Phone setup and transfer Setting up your new phone for the first time 24 Transferring content from an Android phon...
Page 10 - Index
Page 11 - Microsoft
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION Please be advised that many services and applications offered through thisunique device are provided by various device manufacturers, operatingsystem, software and application developers (e.g. Google ® , Motorola ® , Microsoft ® , BlackBerry ® ). If you use, link to or...
Page 12 - action. A note also provides information that may only be
Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful andimportant information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such aswhat happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may o...
Page 13 - use a belt-clip, holster, or similar accessory that maintains a
Important RF Notice This device was tested for compliance with the applicable FCC andIndustry Canada specific absorption rate (SAR) limits for radiofrequency (RF) exposure during typical body-worn operations. Toensure that RF exposure levels remain at or below the tested levels, use a belt-clip, hol...
Page 16 - Your Verizon Wireless SIM card; from
§ You need an LTE plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network forvoice calls and data services. Check with your operator for details. § If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover andblock the proximity sensor. Purchase a screen protector designedfor HTC Desire 612. Your Verizon Wireles...
Page 17 - HTC Desire 612 comes with the SIM card already installed.
nano SIM card HTC Desire 612 uses a nano SIM card.Use a standard nano SIM card only. Inserting a modified card that is thickerthan the standard nano SIM card may cause the card to not fit properly ordamage the card slot. Replacing the nano SIM card HTC Desire 612 comes with the SIM card already inst...
Page 18 - Removing a nano SIM card; Make sure to switch off HTC Desire 612 before removing the card.
2. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger. 3. With HTC Desire 612 facing up, insert a nano SIM card into the top slot with the Verizon logo facing up and the card's cut-off cornerfacing in. Then push it until it clicks in place. 4. To close the slot cover, slide the plastic hinge into the sid...
Page 19 - Press the card to eject it from its slot.; Storage card; Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. When you; Inserting the storage card; 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 andpress the cover until it clicks into place. Storage card Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. When you need to free up phone storage space, you can also move certa...
Page 20 - Unmounting the storage card; Storage; Removing the storage card
3. Insert a microSD card into the bottom slot, with its gold contactsfacing up and its cut-off corner facing in. 4. To close the slot cover, slide the plastic hinge into the side and press the cover until it clicks into place. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card whil...
Page 21 - Charging the battery; Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector.
Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC Desire 612, it is recommended thatyou charge the battery. Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came withHTC Desire 612 to charge the battery. When the battery power is too low, make sure to use the power adapter to charge, not theUSB...
Page 22 - Switching the power on or off; Switching the power on; Press the POWER button until HTC Desire 612 vibrates.; Switching the power off; Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.
§ As a safety precaution, the battery may stop charging to avoidoverheating. § When you're using the Internet and charging the battery,HTC Desire 612 may become warmer. This is normal. § To conserve energy, unplug the power adapter from the electricaloutlet after you finish charging. Switching the p...
Page 23 - Want some quick guidance on your phone?; When you see a Tips & Help tile in HTC BlinkFeed
Want some quick guidance on your phone? Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in Tips & Help to learnhow to use your phone. § When you see a Tips & Help tile in HTC BlinkFeed ® , just tap the tile to know more about the tip. § To open Tips & Help from the Home screen, tap >...
Page 24 - Setting up your new phone for the first time; Home screen wallpaper
Phone setup and transfer Setting up your new phone for the first time When 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 beforeselecting the language. Press and hold two fingers on the screenuntil you hear a messa...
Page 25 - Turning location services on or off; Transferring content from an Android phone; On your old Android
Some features that need to connect to the Internet such aslocation-based services and auto-sync of your online accountsmay incur extra data fees. To avoid incurring data fees, disablethese features under Settings. For more information on locationservices, see Turning location services on or off on p...
Page 26 - Transferring content from an iPhone; Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC
5. When you see a PIN on your old phone, make sure the same PINalso appears on your new phone before you continue. If the PIN code doesn't appear, this may mean that your old phoneis unable to connect to your new phone. If this happens, tryanother transfer method. 6. On your old phone, choose the ty...
Page 28 - Other ways of getting contacts and other content; Google Account
Other ways of getting contacts and other content There are different ways you can individually add contacts and othercontent to HTC Desire 612. Sync with yourcomputer Use HTC Sync Manager to sync contacts, documents,playlists, and more between HTC Desire 612 and your computer running a Windows ® or ...
Page 29 - Home screen; Your dynamic Home screen
Transferring photos, videos, and music between yourphone and computer There are two ways you can transfer your media from or to your computer. § Connect HTC Desire 612 to your computer. Your computer willrecognize it just like any removable USB drive, and you can copyyour media between them. § Downl...
Page 30 - Using Quick Settings; Customizing Quick Settings
While you're in another screen or app, press to return to the last Home screen you visited. Using Quick Settings In 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...
Page 31 - Getting to know your settings; Settings
§ Under Hidden items, press and hold and drag it up to make it available in Quick Settings. There is a limit to the number of tiles that can be shown in QuickSettings. You may need to remove an existing item to make spacefor another one. To remove an item, drag it below Hidden items. Getting to know...
Page 32 - Security; Updating your phone's software; Checking your system software version; About; Installing a software update; Update over Wi-Fi only
§ Tap Security to help secure HTC Desire 612, for example with a screen lock. Updating your phone's software HTC Desire 612 can check and notify you if there’s a new update available.You can also choose to manually check if there's an available update. Visit www.htc.com/us/go/htc-software-updates/ f...
Page 34 - Getting apps from Google Play; Finding and installing an app; Install
Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Desire 612. Choosefrom a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps,entertainment, to games. A Google Wallet ™ payment service is required to purchase a paid app. You will be asked to confirm...
Page 35 - Restoring apps from Google Play; My apps
Apps sometimes get updated with improvements or bug fixes. Toautomatically download 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 Play Upgraded to a new phone, replaced a lost one, or performed a factory r...
Page 36 - Downloading apps from the web
Downloading apps from the web You can download apps directly from websites. § Apps downloaded from websites can be from unknown sources.To help protect HTC Desire 612 and your personal data, westrongly recommend that you only download from websites you trust. § Before you can install the downloaded ...
Page 37 - Uninstalling an app; Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
Uninstalling an app If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, youcan uninstall it. Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. From the Apps screen, press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it to Uninstall . If you purchased an app in Play Store, you ca...
Page 38 - About your phone; Features you'll enjoy on HTC Desire 612; By using
Your first week with your new phone About your phone Features you'll enjoy on HTC Desire 612 HTC Desire 612 gives you options for quick and easy setup. Transferringyour old phone's content such as your contacts, messages, and media canbe done right from HTC Desire 612.Also, enjoy taking shots with t...
Page 39 - Dynamic Home screen; HTC BlinkFeed; New ways to share memories; Zoe; Outstanding camera features; VideoPic
Dynamic Home screen With HTC BlinkFeed , personalize your Home screen with the information and updates that matter most to you. See a variety of content such asfeeds about news and your interests, social network updates,HTC Desire 612 tips, and more. The content refreshes periodically whenyou're con...
Page 40 - Immerse in music; Viewing song; Google Drive integration; Activating your free Google Drive storage; Basics; Onscreen navigation buttons
Immerse in music § Watch mesmerizing visualizations as you play songs in HTC Music.And if lyrics are available, they'll show onscreen. See Viewing song lyrics on page 147. § With HTC BoomSound ™ , you'll hear fine details not only while you listen to music but also when you watch videos, play games,...
Page 41 - Sleep mode; Switching to Sleep mode; Unlocking the screen
Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Desire 612 into a lowpower state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presseswhen HTC Desire 612 is in your bag. Switching to Sleep mode To turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode, briefly press the POWER button. HTC...
Page 43 - If your phone is facing up when a call
Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute HTC Desire 612, lower the ring volume, andmore. Flip to mute If your phone is facing up when a call comes in, turn the phone over to mute it.If you go to Settings and then tap Sound > Flip to mute , you can set your phone to: Muteonce Mute only once aft...
Page 44 - Pick up to lower volume; Sound
Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant,pick HTC Desire 612 up when a callcomes in to lower the ring volumeautomatically.You can turn this feature on or off.Go to Settings, tap Sound , and then select or clear Quiet ring on pickup . Increase ring volume automatically while phone ...
Page 45 - Rotate HTC Desire 612 for a better view; turn HTC Desire 612 sideways
Rotate HTC Desire 612 for a better view For many screens, you canautomatically change thescreen orientation fromportrait to landscape byturning HTC Desire 612sideways.When entering text, you can turn HTC Desire 612 sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Your first week with your new phone 45
Page 46 - Tap the screen with your finger when you want to
Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scrollthrough 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. § After you've scrolled down a long list or scree...
Page 49 - Press and flick
Press and flick On the Home screen, you can easily move awidget or icon from one screen to another.Press and hold the widget or icon with onefinger, and flick the screen to the new locationwith another finger. Your first week with your new phone 49
Page 50 - Slide with two fingers
Slide with two fingers In some apps, like Gallery, Messages,Mail, or the web browser, slide twofingers apart to zoom in whenviewing a picture or text. Slide two fingers together to zoom out of thepicture or text. 50 Your first week with your new phone
Page 51 - Swipe down to disconnect from the device.
Two-finger swipe Swipe down from the status bar using two fingers toaccess Quick Settings. Three-finger swipe § Swipe up using three fingers to choose adevice where to share content such asphotos, videos, and music fromHTC Desire 612. You can also sharestreaming media from apps such asYouTube ® . § ...
Page 52 - Media gesture; Opening an app; Opening an app or folder from the lock screen
Media gesture is turned on in Settings by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work only when sharing content or using HTCapps. Opening an app § Tap an app on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen. § Tap to go to the Apps screen, and then tap the app you want to use. § On the Apps...
Page 53 - Sharing content; Have something to share, such as a photo or video?; Switching between recently opened apps; To remove an app from the list, drag it up.
Sharing content Have something to share, such as a photo or video? § In an app, just tap the share icon: or . § If you don't see the icon, tap > Share . Switching between recently opened apps When you're multitasking and using different apps on HTC Desire 612, youcan easily switch between the app...
Page 55 - Swipe up or down to browse stories on
HTC BlinkFeed Your dynamic Home screen Get the latest about your interests or stay in touch with friends right onHTC BlinkFeed. Set up which social networks, news sources, and more willappear. § Swipe up or down to browse stories on HTC BlinkFeed. § Tap a tile to view the content or to commenton a p...
Page 56 - Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off; Remove; Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed; Selecting feeds
Turning HTC BlinkFeed on or off 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, slide two fingers together, and then tap . 2. While HTC BlinkFeed is selected, tap Remove . 3. To add it back, swipe right, and then tap the button that has the word BlinkFeed . Ways of adding content on HTC BlinkFeed Personalize HTC BlinkFeed to ...
Page 58 - Customizing the Highlights feed; Saving articles for later; Read later
3. Tap , and then select a locale or region. 4. Select the feed sources to add. Customizing the Highlights feed Go to the Highlights feed to see a mix of top trending articles and status updates from the feed sources you added. You can also set the Highlights feed to only show items from your favori...
Page 60 - Notifications; Notifications panel
Notifications Notifications panel Notification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms,and activities in progress such as files downloading. When you see notification icons, open the Notifications panel to check outdetails of the notifications that you've received. 1. To open the N...
Page 61 - dismiss all notifications and close the Notifications panel, tap; Notification LED; The notification LED shows a:
§ To see more information, such as email previews and calendarevents, slide two fingers apart to expand a notification. Tocollapse it, slide two fingers together. § Some notifications allow you to take immediate action. Forexample, tap a missed call notification to return the call or replywith a tex...
Page 63 - Working with text
Working with text Selecting, copying, and pasting text In HTC apps such as Messages, you can select and copy text, and thenpaste or share it. 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end anchors to highlight the surrounding text you want to select. You can use the magnifier to zoom in whil...
Page 64 - The HTC Sense keyboard; Typing is fast and accurate with the HTC Sense keyboard.
Sharing text 1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap Share . 2. Choose where to paste and share the selected text, such as in anemail message or social network status update. The HTC Sense keyboard Typing is fast and accurate with the HTC Sense keyboard. § Word prediction also sav...
Page 65 - Entering text
§ Choose from a wide selection of emoji. § Show or hide navigational arrow keys on the keyboard. If youenable the arrow keys in Settings, they'll only appear on the portraitkeyboard. Entering text The onscreen keyboard becomes available when you tap a text field in an app.Tap the keys on the onscree...
Page 67 - Entering text with word prediction; Word prediction and next word prediction are enabled by default.
Entering text with word prediction Ever started typing something you weren't sure how to spell? With wordprediction, you'll see suggested words displayed just above the keyboard. Word prediction and next word prediction are enabled by default. To enter text in word prediction mode, do any of the fol...
Page 70 - Using the Trace keyboard; Entering text by speaking
Using the Trace keyboard Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" totype words. This feature may not be available in all languages. 1. Turn on the Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input . 2. On the onscreen keyboard, slide yo...
Page 71 - Battery; Displaying the battery percentage; Go to Settings, and then tap
2. On the onscreen keyboard, press and hold . 3. When you see the animated microphone button and the words"Speak now", say the words you want to enter. To set the voice input language, tap the language bar above themicrophone button. You can choose one or more languages.Available languages m...
Page 72 - Checking battery usage; Checking battery history; Power
Checking battery usage See a ranking list of apps that are using the battery. You can also see howmuch and how long the battery has been used for each app. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power . 2. Tap Battery usage , and then tap an app to check how it's using the battery. You'll see how much batt...
Page 73 - Extreme power saving mode; Tips for extending battery life; power so you can choose what to do about it. For details, see
Extreme power saving mode In times when you don't need to use much of your phone, turn Extremepower saving mode on to extend battery life longer. In this mode, standbytime can last longer than usual, and you can only use the most basicfunctions such as phone calls, text messaging, and email. 1. Go t...
Page 74 - Manage your connections; Turning location; Manage your display; Settings and security
Manage your connections § Turn off wireless connections such as mobile data, Wi-Fi, orBluetooth when not in use. § Turn GPS on only when a precise location is needed, such as whileusing navigation or location-based apps. See Turning location services on or off on page 216. § If the Sleep mode option...
Page 75 - Manage your apps; Disabling an app; Limit background data and sync; and check what types of data are
Manage your apps § Install the latest software and application updates. Updatessometimes include battery performance improvements. § Uninstall or disable apps that you never use.Many apps run processes or sync data in the background evenwhen you're not using them. If there are apps that you don't ne...
Page 76 - Other tips
§ Choose widgets wisely.Some widgets constantly sync data. Consider removing the onesthat are not important from your Home screen. § In Play Store, tap > Settings , and then clear Add icon to Home screen to avoid automatically adding Home screen app shortcuts whenever you've installed new apps. A...
Page 77 - Making HTC Desire 612 truly yours; Personalize
Personalizing Making HTC Desire 612 truly yours Make HTC Desire 612 look and sound just the way you want it. § Choose a ringtone and other sounds that you like to use. See Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms on page 77. § Personalize your Home screen with a different wallpaper. See Home wallp...
Page 78 - Home wallpaper
2. Under Sound, choose different sounds for your ringtone, systemnotification, and alarm. Go to the Messages, Mail, Calendar, and Tasks apps to choosesounds for new messages, email, calendar, and task remindersrespectively. Want alarms to ring louder but notifications to be more discreet? In Setting...
Page 79 - Launch bar; Press and hold the app you want to replace, and then drag it out to
Launch bar The launch bar gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps (andother shortcuts). You can replace the apps on the launch bar with the onesyou often use. 1. Press and hold the app you want to replace, and then drag it out to . 2. Tap to go to the Apps screen. 3. Press and hold an app, ...
Page 80 - Adding Home screen widgets; Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel.
Adding Home screen widgets Widgets make at-a-glance important information and media content easilyavailable. Choose from a selection of widgets and add the most useful onesto your Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-menu, tap Add apps and widgets . 3. Tap &...
Page 81 - Changing the settings of a widget; Press and hold a widget on your Home screen, and then drag it to; Resizing a widget; Press and hold a widget on the Home screen, and then release your
Changing the settings of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the Peoplewidget). 1. Press and hold a widget on your Home screen, and then drag it to . 2. Customize the widget settings. Resizing a widget Some widgets can be resized after you've added them to your Homes...
Page 82 - Adding Home screen shortcuts
Adding Home screen shortcuts Place apps you often use on any widget panel of your Home screen. Youcan also add shortcuts to frequently used settings, bookmarked webpages,and more. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Add apps and widgets . 3. Tap > Apps o...
Page 83 - Editing Home screen panels; Adding or removing a widget panel; HTC BlinkFeed always appears as the first panel (if it's not; Arranging widget panels
Editing Home screen panels Adding or removing a widget panel § You won't be able to add a new widget panel if you've alreadyreached the maximum limit. § HTC BlinkFeed always appears as the first panel (if it's not removed). A widget panel cannot be added before HTC BlinkFeed. 1. Press and hold an em...
Page 84 - When you're done arranging widget panels, press; Moving a widget or icon; Press and hold the widget or icon with one finger.
2. Press and hold a widget panel thumbnail, and then drag it left orright to the position that you want. 3. When you're done arranging widget panels, press . Moving a widget or icon You can easily move a widget or icon from one widget panel to another. 1. Press and hold the widget or icon with one f...
Page 85 - Removing a widget or icon; Changing your main Home screen; Manage home screen pages
Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove, and thendrag it to . 2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger. Changing your main Home screen Set HTC BlinkFeed or a widget panel as your main Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget pa...
Page 86 - Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar; Tap the folder to open it.; Removing items from a folder; On the launch bar or widget panel, tap a folder to open it.
Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app toautomatically create a folder. 2. Tap the folder to open it. 3. Tap the folder window’s title bar, and then enter a new folder name. 4. Add more apps into the folder. Tap , select your a...
Page 87 - Arranging apps; Moving apps and folders; Custom
Arranging apps On the Apps screen, you can rearrange the apps and change the layout. 1. From HTC BlinkFeed or any widget panel, tap . 2. Tap , and then choose how to arrange apps, such as alphabetically. If you want to group apps into folders or rearrange them, select Custom . 3. Tap > Grid size ...
Page 88 - Grouping apps into a folder; Removing apps from a folder; On the Apps screen, tap; Hiding or unhiding apps
Grouping apps into a folder 1. On the Apps screen, tap > Custom . 2. Tap > Rearrange apps . 3. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app toautomatically create a folder. 4. To add more apps, drag each app over to the folder. 5. To name the folder, open the folder, tap its tit...
Page 89 - Done; Lock screen; Adding a widget on the lock screen; Enable lock screen widgets
2. Select the apps you want to hide, or clear their check boxes tounhide them. 3. Tap Done . Lock screen Adding a widget on the lock screen Choose from our selection of lock screen widgets. Before you can add a widget on the lock screen, you must selectthe Enable lock screen widgets option in Settin...
Page 90 - Changing lock screen shortcuts; Turning the lock screen off; turn the lock screen off in Settings.
Changing lock screen shortcuts To change apps (or other shortcuts) on the lock screen, change the oneson the launch bar. To find out how, see Launch bar on page 79. Turning the lock screen off Rather not have to unlock your phone every time you wake it up? You can turn the lock screen off in Setting...
Page 91 - Camera basics; Take great photos and videos with the camera, and make them more
Camera Camera basics Take great photos and videos with the camera, and make them more memorable by applying a variety of filters and scenes.Open the Camera app and tap to see all controls on the Viewfinder screen. You can use the controls to switch capture modes, add filters, setthe flash, and more....
Page 92 - Modify basic and advanced camera settings.; Choosing a capture mode; Some camera modes may not support filters.
Select a white balance setting that matches your current lightingenvironment.Apply photo or video filters. Modify basic and advanced camera settings. Choosing a capture mode HTC Desire 612 gives you a variety of capture modes to use.On the Viewfinder screen, tap , and then select a capture mode to u...
Page 94 - Closing the Camera app; Taking a photo
Closing the Camera app To give you a full view of the Viewfinder screen, HTC Desire 612 replaces , , and with small dots. Tap a dot to show these buttons again, and then tap or to close the Camera app and return to the Home screen or the previous screen. Taking a photo 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Swi...
Page 95 - Tips for capturing better photos; Improving focus and sharpness; HTC Desire 612 has autofocus, which works best on a subject that is; Taking well-lit photos; Viewfinder, tap a part of the image that is in shadow. Conversely,
Tips for capturing better photos To get better captures with the Camera app, here are some tips on what todo while taking your shots. Improving focus and sharpness § HTC Desire 612 has autofocus, which works best on a subject that is not moving too much. To change the focus, on the Viewfinder, tap t...
Page 96 - Grid
§ If you are using the default settings and the photo still appears toodark, switch to Night scene, but place HTC Desire 612 on a levelsurface to keep it steady. § If there are parts of the image that are in shadows and others are inhighlights, use HDR to capture multiple shots of different exposure...
Page 97 - Recording video; Taking a photo while recording a video — VideoPic; Normal; Setting the video resolution; Video
Recording video 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Video mode. 3. When you're ready to start recording, tap . 4. Change focus to a different subject or area by just tapping it on the Viewfinder screen. 5. Tap the flash icon to turn the flash on or off. 6. Tap to pause the recording, and then tap t...
Page 98 - Video Quality; Taking continuous camera shots; Auto; Taking selfies; Selfie
4. Tap Video Quality , and then choose a video resolution. Taking continuous camera shots Do you want to take photos of moving subjects? Whether it’s your kid'sfootball game or a car race, you can capture the action. Choose Auto scene to use this feature. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Camera ...
Page 99 - Improving portrait shots; Taking a panoramic photo
3. Tap anywhere on the screen to start the timer. The camera takes aphoto after the countdown. Some camera features are not available when you’re using thefront camera, such as zooming. Improving portrait shots If you'd like your family or friends to look their best in your photos, make sure to use ...
Page 100 - Using HDR
2. Switch to Camera mode. 3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. 4. Tap , and then tap . 5. When you're ready to take the shot, tap . 6. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. HoldHTC Desire 612 as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames.You can als...
Page 101 - Recording videos in slow motion; Saving your settings as a camera mode
Recording videos in slow motion Relive high speed action bit by bit and add a touch of suspense to yourvideos. Audio is recorded when you're in this scene, but will only beavailable when video is played back in normal speed. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Video mode. 3. On the Viewfinder scree...
Page 102 - Modifying a camera mode you've created; Save custom camera
3. On the Viewfinder screen, tap to show the camera options. 4. Modify the settings as desired. 5. When done, tap > Save custom camera . 6. Enter a name, and then tap Save . To select and use the newly created camera mode, tap on the Viewfinder screen. Modifying a camera mode you've created 1. Sw...
Page 103 - Viewing photos and videos in Gallery; Reminisce about good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and; Viewing photos and videos organized by time; Tap a time period to see all related photos and videos.; Viewing photos and videos by album; On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Albums tab.
Gallery Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Reminisce about good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos. View them by time, album, or location. When viewing your photos and videos, the onscreen navigation buttons will be hidden. Tap anywhere on the screen to see Gallery controls and ...
Page 104 - Viewing photo highlights; Copying or moving photos or videos to another album; Move to
2. Tap a tile to open an album. 3. Tap a photo or video to see it in full screen. Viewing photo highlights Easily see all your favorite photos in one place. Gallery automaticallygroups all your most viewed or shared photos (your highlights) in one album. You can also manually edit the Highlights alb...
Page 105 - Showing or hiding albums; Renaming an album; Tap
To move or copy a single photo or video, open an album and thenpress and hold the photo or video. Choose whether to move orcopy the photo or video and then select the destination album orcreate a new album. Showing or hiding albums Have too many albums cluttering up Gallery? You can choose to show o...
Page 106 - Viewing photos by location; Show on map
Viewing photos by location Using Map view, you can view photos according to location. Only photos with geo-tag info appear on the map. 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Locations tab. You'll see tiles of photos taken at specific locations, with numbersthat indicate how many photos we...
Page 107 - Adding location information; Tap to edit location; Changing location information
Adding location information Want to specify more than just the city? You can add names of points ofinterests (POI) to your photos too. 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Locations tab. 2. Tap a tile to open it. 3. Swipe to the Places tab. 4. Tap Tap to edit location > Add a new pla...
Page 108 - Editing your photos
4. Find the grouping you want to rename, then tap and try one of the following: Selectinganother POI 1. Tap Edit location > Tap to edit location . 2. Tap a point of interest to add a POI fromFoursquare or tap New place to manually enter a new name. 3. Tap Save . Renaming thelocation 1. Tap Rename...
Page 109 - Save; Drawing on a photo; Draw
§ Tap to apply a filter to the photo. § Tap to add a decorative frame to the photo. § Tap to draw, rotate, crop, flip, or straighten the photo. 3. Tap Save . Except for when applying rotation, edited photos are saved as copies of the original. Drawing on a photo Get more creative with your photos or...
Page 110 - Applying custom filters to photos; Trimming a video
Applying custom filters to photos Filters can only be applied to photos that are stored locally. 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap . 2. Tap > . You'll find at the right end of the predefined filters bar. 3. On the Custom Effects screen you can: § Make cha...
Page 111 - Saving a photo from a video
2. Tap a tile to open a time period or album. 3. When you see the video you want, tap it to play in full screen. 4. Tap the onscreen controls to pause or resume playback, adjust thevolume, and more. Tap to share the video on your home network. 5. To trim the video, tap > Edit . 6. Drag the trim s...
Page 112 - Creating a Zoe in Gallery; Remix
Creating a Zoe in Gallery When you view a group of photos and videos such as an album, Galleryautomatically composes a Zoe ™ . A Zoe is a collection of photos and videos that Gallery has preselected, with added background music and specialeffects.You can change the content, theme, and music. You can...
Page 114 - Making a call with Smart dial
Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored/synced contact or a number from your call history. 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact’s...
Page 115 - Call; Dialing an extension number; Send; Returning a missed call; Call back
2. Tap . 3. Say the name of contact you want to call. For example, say " Call [person's name in phonebook] ." 4. Follow screen instructions to make the call. Dialing an extension number To skip voice prompts when dialing an extension number, do one of the following: § After dialing the main ...
Page 116 - Speed dial; Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap.
If you have multiple missed calls, tap the missed calls notification to openthe Call History tab. Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap. 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Tap > Speed dial > . You can also press and hold an unassigned key on the dialpad, and then tap Yes . ...
Page 117 - Dial the emergency number for your locale, and then tap
Calling a number in a message, email, or calendar event When you receive a text message, email, or calendar event that has aphone number in it, you can just tap the number to place a call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Desire 612 even if the nano SIM...
Page 118 - Receiving calls; Answering or rejecting a call; Answer; Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the call
Receiving calls When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screenappears. HTC Desire 612 will automatically adjust the ringtone volume whenyou use the polite ringer and pocket mode features. Answering or rejecting a call Do one of the following: § If the display is on when you g...
Page 119 - What can I do during a call; Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call; End Call
What can I do during a call When a call is in progress, use the buttons onscreen to mute or unmute themicrophone or to turn the speakerphone on or off. Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Desire 612 to your ear when the speak...
Page 120 - Setting up a three-way call; Add call; Call History
Setting up a three-way call Three-way calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make thefirst call, and then dial another number to add it to the call. 1. Make a call to the first participant. 2. When connected, tap > Add call , and then dial the number of the second participant. ...
Page 122 - Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes; Do one of the following:; Global Ready; countries, coverage limitations and features.
Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes Do one of the following: § To change from silent to normal mode, press the VOLUME UPbutton. § To change from vibrate to normal mode, press the VOLUME UPbutton twice. § Go to Settings, and then tap Sound > Sound profile . Global Ready HTC Desire ...
Page 123 - Using Assisted dialing; On the Home screen, tap; Editing a country’s international call settings
Using Assisted dialing When you're on a trip abroad, it's easy to dial friends and family fromhome. Your home country code is automatically added when you makecalls to your contacts while roaming. 1. On the Home screen, tap Phone . 2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact's name...
Page 126 - Verizon Messages; Sending a text or multimedia message via Message+; To
Messages Verizon Messages Sending a text or multimedia message via Message+ 1. Open the Message+ app. 2. Tap . 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field, or tap to select a contact from the People app. 4. Tap the box that says Type a message , and then enter your message. Your text me...
Page 127 - HTC Messages
HTC Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap . 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the box that says Add text , and then enter your message. 5. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft. § There is a limit on the number of characters for...
Page 128 - Sending a group message; OK
5. Tap , and then choose an attachment type. 6. Select or browse for the item to attach. 7. After adding an attachment, tap to see options for replacing, viewing or removing your attachment. 8. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft. Sending a group message Group messaging makes it easy to se...
Page 129 - Resuming a draft message; Drafts
5. Tap the button below the To field, and then select how you want tosend the group message. Individualmessages Your message will be sent to the recipients asindividual text message. Your recipients will notsee anyone on the list and can reply only to you. Group conversation Similar to a group chat,...
Page 130 - Replying to a message; Add text; Saving a text message as a task
Replying to a message 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange ofmessages with that contact. 3. Tap the box that says Add text , and then enter your message. 4. Tap . Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stor...
Page 133 - Getting instant information with Google Now; Google
Search and web browser Getting instant information with Google Now Do you want to check the weather or your morning commute time before you start your day? Google Now ™ delivers quick and up-to-date information that matters to you—all without the search.Depending on your location, time of day, and p...
Page 134 - Setting up Google Now
Setting up Google Now Before setting up Google Now: § Make sure that you're signed in to your Google account. § Turn location services on and make sure that you have an Internet connection. For more information on location services, see Turning location services on or off on page 216. 1. Open the Go...
Page 135 - Changing card settings; Dismissing and hiding cards
Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit yourinformation needs. For example, you can change the weather units in theWeather card or your transportation mode in the Traffic card. 1. Open the Google Search app. 2. Do any of the following: § To change a c...
Page 136 - Setting reminders in Google Now; When
Setting reminders in Google Now Creating reminders in Google Now is an easy way to keep tab of things todo. You can set time or location-based reminders. When the reminder timeis up or when you've arrived at the specified location, Google Now displaysthe Reminder card in the Google search screen and...
Page 137 - Searching HTC Desire 612 and the Web
Refreshing Google Now Refresh Google Now to update the information cards or show relevantcards for information that you've just added on HTC Desire 612, like anupcoming event in Calendar. 1. Open the Google Search app. 2. Pull down the screen with your finger, and then release to refresh. Turning of...
Page 138 - Performing searches on the Web and HTC Desire 612; Searching the Web with your voice; Open the Google Search app.
Performing searches on the Web and HTC Desire 612 1. Open the Google Search app. If you've already set up a Google account on HTC Desire 612, youwill be given the option to sign in to Google Now. To sign in toGoogle Now at a later time, tap . See Getting instant information with Google Now on page 1...
Page 139 - Setting search options; Browsing the Web
Setting search options 1. Open the Google Search app. 2. Tap > Settings , and then tap an option you want to set. 3. To get help or provide feedback, tap > Help & feedback . You can also access the settings when viewing the search results. Pull down the screen to show the hidden menu butto...
Page 140 - Bookmarking a webpage; On the Add Bookmark screen, you can edit the bookmark name; Clearing your browsing history; Choose which types of data to delete, and then tap
Bookmarking a webpage Add your favorite webpages as bookmarks so you can access themquickly. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > . 2. On the Add Bookmark screen, you can edit the bookmark name and save the bookmark in a new category folder. 3. Tap Save . To view and open a bookmark, tap > Bookma...
Page 141 - HTC Music; Listening to music; Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC Desire 612 using the Music app.
Entertainment HTC Music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC Desire 612 using the Music app. When you open the Music app for the first time, you'll be asked ifyou would like to automatically download related content, such asalbum covers and artist photos, to HTC Desire 612. 1. Open th...
Page 143 - Playing music from the Lock screen; HTC BoomSound profile; Music playlists; Swipe to the Playlists tab.
Playing music from the Lock screen If you want to launch the Music app directly from the Lock screen, go toSettings, and then tap Security > Unlock Music automatically . You can: § While playing music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on, swipe down from the Music widg...
Page 144 - Adding a song to the queue
3. Tap , and then enter a playlist name. 4. To add songs, tap beside the title text box, browse your music collection, and then tap a song to add. Repeat this step to add more songs. 5. You can also: Rearrange songs Press and hold next to the song title you want to move, and then drag it to its new ...
Page 147 - Viewing song lyrics; Scene
Viewing song lyrics Love a song so much that you want to sing along? HTC Desire 612 givesyour music an extra kick with song lyrics and cool music visualizations. To save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network whendownloading lyrics. In Music settings, select Wi-Fi only . 1. Open the Music app. 2....
Page 148 - Finding music videos on YouTube; Search; YouTube; Watching videos on YouTube; Add to
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 . YouTube Watching videos on YouTube Check out the latest video sensations using the YouTube app. 1. Open the YouTube app. 2. Browse or se...
Page 149 - Creating video playlists
Minimize the video screen, and then tap to open the slideout menu. You can view your account profile and manage your subscriptions and videolists. Creating video playlists Organize your favorite videos into playlists and watch them in the YouTube app. Make sure that you're signed in to your Google a...
Page 150 - Wireless media; HTC Connect; Experience smooth connectivity and
Wireless media HTC Connect Looking for a new wireless home entertainment system? Find one that hasthe HTC Connect ™ logo. Experience smooth connectivity and ease-of-use when sharing content wirelessly from HTC phones to HTC Connect certified consumerelectronic devices or accessories.To see a list of...
Page 152 - Connecting to your home entertainment system
For more information, see www.htc-connect.com . Connecting to your home entertainment system Want to make your HTC Desire 612 experience bigger and louder? Wirelessly share your videos, music, and even streaming media to a compatible big-screen TV or wireless speaker.On HTC phones that have HTC Sens...
Page 153 - Sharing your media to DLNA devices; Connect your DLNA device to your home network via Wi-Fi or an
Sharing your media to DLNA devices If you'll be using a DLNA compliant audio system or wirelessspeaker, refer to its documentation on how to connect it to yourhome network. 1. Connect your DLNA device to your home network via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect HTC Desire 612 to your home network...
Page 154 - About HTC Media Link HD; HTC Media Link HD is sold separately.; Multitask with dual-screen display; Viewing a video in Gallery
About HTC Media Link HD Plug in HTC Media Link HD to any TV with an HDMI port. Then swipe upwith three-fingers on HTC Desire 612 to connect and display contentwirelessly to your TV. HTC Media Link HD is sold separately. Multitask with dual-screen display HTC Media Link HD gives you dual-screen displ...
Page 155 - Turns your TV into a digital photo frame
Turns your TV into a digital photo frame Use the TV screen saver feature to store up to 30 photos fromHTC Desire 612 on HTC Media Link HD, and display them as a slideshow onyour TV.To find out more about setting up HTC Media Link HD and using it withHTC Desire 612, refer to the HTC Media Link HD use...
Page 156 - Phone storage; Types of storage; HTC Desire 612 has these storage types:
Storage and files Phone storage Types of storage Want to know what types of storage you can use for your apps, data, andfiles? HTC Desire 612 has these storage types: Phonestorage This storage combines both the internal storage, where apps,email, data, and text messages are stored, and the filestora...
Page 157 - Copying files to or from HTC Desire 612; You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC Desire 612.
USBstorage When you plug in an external USB storage device (such as aUSB flash drive or an SD card reader), you can view photosand videos stored on the device right from Gallery and playsongs stored on the device in Music. You can also open PDFsand edit Office documents.You need a special cable to c...
Page 158 - Making more storage space; Manage photos and videos
2. Choose to view files. 3. Copy the files from your computer to HTC Desire 612, or vice versa. 4. After copying the files, disconnect HTC Desire 612 from thecomputer. Making more storage space As you use HTC Desire 612, you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some t...
Page 159 - Back up data and files; Ways; Disable some apps; See; Move some apps to the storage card; About storage encryption
Back up data and files Keep only the most recent data in your apps and files that you often needto use. You can back up your other data and files. For some tips, see Ways of backing up files, data, and settings on page 170. Disable some apps See Disabling an app on page 261. Move some apps to the st...
Page 161 - File Manager; About File Manager; device when you have it connected to your phone. For details, see
File Manager About File Manager Use the File Manager app to browse and organize your files and folders onyour phone storage and storage card.You can also browse for files and folders on your external USB storage device when you have it connected to your phone. For details, see Types of storage on pa...
Page 163 - Google Drive; Using Google Drive on HTC Desire 612; Use Gallery to upload your captured photos to Google Drive.
Google Drive Using Google Drive on HTC Desire 612 Store your photos, documents, and other files on Google Drive to accessthem on HTC Desire 612, your computer, and your other mobile devices.On HTC Desire 612, just use your Google Account to sign in to your Google Drive storage. You can then: § Use G...
Page 164 - Redeem
Activating your free Google Drive storage Use up to 65GB of free Google Drive storage. In addition to the defaultstorage that you get from Google Drive, HTC Desire 612 features anadditional 50GB of online storage free for two years. Sign in to yourGoogle Account on HTC Desire 612—and not from your c...
Page 165 - Checking your Google Drive storage space; Uploading your photos and videos to Google Drive; Close
Checking your Google Drive storage space In Settings, you can check your available Google Drive storage space. Before your Google Drive storage info appears in Settings, youneed to access your Google Drive from an HTC app first. Forexample, use the Mail app to share a link to your Google Drive file....
Page 166 - Sharing links to documents or files in Google Drive
6. Select the photos and videos you want to upload, and then tap Next . 7. Choose or create a folder in Google Drive. 8. Tap OK to upload. Sharing links to documents or files in Google Drive No more attaching large files to your email. Using the Mail app, you can easily share links to documents or o...
Page 167 - Giving people access through the Drive app; Add
9. Tap to send your email. Shared links are not accessible by your recipients automatically. Once yourrecipients receive the link, they can request access, and then you'll receivean email that notifies you to give them access. Or, before sharing, you canfirst use the Drive app to add the recipients ...
Page 168 - Online sync; Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more; Syncing your accounts
Sync, backup, and reset Online sync Adding your social networks, email accounts, and more You can sync contacts, calendars, and other information from your socialnetworks, email accounts, and online services on HTC Desire 612.Depending on the account type, signing in to your online accounts lets you...
Page 169 - Removing an account
2. Tap the Auto sync On/Off switch to turn automatic sync of all your accounts on or off. 3. To manually sync individual accounts, tap an account type, andthen do one of the following: § Tap next to the account you want to sync, and then tap Sync now . § Tap > Sync now on the Account settings scr...
Page 170 - Backup; Ways of backing up files, data, and settings
Backup Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC Desire 612? Back upHTC Desire 612 before you erase the storage, do a factory reset, orupgrade to a new phone. HTC Sync Manager Use HTC Sync Manager to import music, photos, and videos fromHTC Desir...
Page 176 - Backing up settings to Google; HTC Sync Manager; About HTC Sync Manager
2. Tap > Import/Export . 3. Tap Export to SD card to back up your tasks, or tap Import from SD card to restore tasks on HTC Desire 612. Backing up settings to Google You can choose to automatically back up some settings such as Wi-Fi and bookmarks to Google servers using your Google Account so yo...
Page 178 - Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer; If you have problem in installing HTC Sync Manager, close all your
Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer § You can install HTC Sync Manager on Windows XP or laterversions. To install it on a Mac computer, you need Mac OS 10.6 orlater versions. § If you have problem in installing HTC Sync Manager, close all your running programs and reinstall. If the problem ...
Page 179 - Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone; Home
Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone With HTC Sync Manager, easily transfer iPhone content such as contacts,messages, wallpaper, camera photos, and more to your HTC phone. Ifyou're using an HTC phone that has HTC Sense 6, HTC Sync Manager alsoenables your phone to find and install ...
Page 180 - Getting help; PDF from the HTC support site (; Reset; Press and hold the POWER button, and then tap
8. When done, slide open the Notifications panel on your HTC phone,and then tap . Choose which apps you were using on iPhone you want to find inGoogle Play and download to your HTC phone. Getting help To find out more about using HTC Sync Manager, download the user guide PDF from the HTC support sit...
Page 181 - HTC Desire 612 not responding?
HTC Desire 612 not responding? If HTC Desire 612 does not respond when you touch the screen orpress the buttons, you can still restart it.Press and hold the POWER and VOLUME UP buttons for at least 10seconds. HTC Desire 612 then restarts. Resetting HTC Desire 612 (Hard reset) If HTC Desire 612 has a...
Page 184 - Your contacts list; communications with people that matter to you.
People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC Desire 612 and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. Open the People app. 2. On your contacts list, you can: § View your profile ...
Page 185 - Filtering your contacts list
§ Create, edit, find, or send contacts. § Tap a contact photo to find ways to quickly connect with thecontact. § See when a contact has sent you new messages. To sort your contacts by their first or last name, tap > Settings > Sort contacts by . Filtering your contacts list When your contacts ...
Page 186 - Setting up your profile
§ Find people on your company directory. Tap , enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search people box,and then tap Search contacts in your Company Directory . § Search for people you know on your social networks. Tap > Settings > Find people you know on , and then select the ...
Page 187 - Adding a new contact; Name
Adding a new contact 1. On the People tab, tap . 2. Tap the Name field, and then enter the contact name. Tap to separately enter the contact's given, middle, or family name andname suffix, such as Jr. 3. Select the Contact type. This determines which account the contact will sync with. 4. Enter the ...
Page 188 - How do I add an extension number to a
How do I add an extension number to a contact number? While creating a new contact in People, you can add an extensionnumber to their number so you can skip the voice prompts whencalling. 1. After entering the number of the main line, do one of the following: § Tap P(,) to insert a pause before the ...
Page 189 - Editing a contact’s information; Social network contacts cannot be edited.; Getting in touch with a contact
Editing a contact’s information Social network contacts cannot be edited. 1. On the People tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Edit contact . 2. Enter the new information. 3. Tap Save . Getting in touch with a contact 1. Open the People app. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name), and the...
Page 190 - Importing or copying contacts; Importing contacts from your nano SIM card; Manage contacts; Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account; Search contacts in your Company Directory
For more ways of getting in touch with your contact, tap an iconbelow the contact photo. Importing or copying contacts Importing contacts from your nano SIM card 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts . 2. Tap Import/Export contacts > Import from SIM card . 3. If prompted, select which ac...
Page 191 - Copying contacts from one account to another; Merging contact information; Accepting contact link suggestions
Copying contacts from one account to another Contacts from your social network accounts may not be copied. 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts . 2. Tap Copy contacts , and then choose a contact type or online account to copy from. 3. Select a contact type or account you want to save to. M...
Page 193 - Sending contact information; To send; Sending multiple contact cards
Sending contact information 1. On the People tab, do one of the following: To send Do this Someone's contact information Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon or photo), and then tap Send contact as vCard . Your contactinformation Press and hold My profile , and then tap Send my profi...
Page 194 - Contact groups; Creating a group; Add contact to group; Sending a message or email to a group
Contact groups Organize your friends, family, and colleagues into groups so you canquickly send a message or email to everyone in the group. We’ve also setup the Frequent group to automatically add the contacts you dial or getcalls from the most.HTC Desire 612 also syncs with groups you've created i...
Page 196 - Private contacts; Adding a contact to the private contacts list
3. Tap Save . Private contacts If you don't want to show a contact's name and photo on the lock screenwhen you have an incoming call, add the contact to your private contacts list. Adding a contact to the private contacts list On the People tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Add to privat...
Page 197 - Gmail; Viewing your Gmail Inbox; Primary
Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. 1. Open the Gmail app. 2. Do any of the following from your Inbox. § Tap an email message preview to read, forward, or reply tothe message. § Open the slideout menu to change an inbox category such as ...
Page 198 - Sending an email message in Gmail; In the inbox of the Gmail account you want to use, tap
§ Tap the sender image or letter tile to select one or moremessages or conversations. You can then tap the onscreenbuttons at the top bar to archive, delete, or mark the selectedmessages or conversations. Sending an email message in Gmail 1. In the inbox of the Gmail account you want to use, tap (or...
Page 199 - Replying to or forwarding email messages in Gmail
3. Enter the email subject, and then compose your message. 4. If you want to attach a photo, video or file, tap > Attach file , tap the attachment source, and then select the files you want. 5. Tap to send. Replying to or forwarding email messages in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap the email mes...
Page 200 - Mail; Checking your mail; Open the Mail app. The inbox of one of your email accounts
Mail Checking your mail The Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages fromone or more email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Desire 612. 1. Open the Mail app. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears. 2. Do any of the following: § Tap an email message to read. § To displ...
Page 201 - Sending an email message
§ To change an email account's settings, select the account firstand then tap > Settings . Organizing your inbox Do you have a big pile of email messages in your inbox? Organize youremail messages into tabs and quickly find the messages you want. 1. Switch to the email account that you want to us...
Page 202 - Reading and replying to an email message
5. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. 6. Do any of the following: § Add an attachment. Tap and then choose what you want to attach. § Set the priority for an important message. Tap > Set priority . 7. Tap . To save the email as draft and send it later, tap > Save . Or press . Re...
Page 203 - All downloads
If you want to read a particular message inside an emailconversation, tap to expand the conversation, and then tap the email message. 4. Tap Reply or Reply All . Tap for more actions for the email. Quickly replying to an email message You can quickly respond to a new email message from the Home scre...
Page 204 - Managing email messages
You can also copy the image to the clipboard or set it as your wallpaper. Saving an email message in the Tasks app Save an email message in your Tasks list so you can remind yourself whento reply. 1. In an email account inbox, press and hold the email message, and then tap Save as task . 2. Enter th...
Page 205 - Searching email messages
Deleting email messages 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Select the email messages you want to delete. To select all, select one email message first, and then tap > Select all . 3. Tap Delete . Searching email messages 1. Tap . 2. If you want to refine or filter your search, tap...
Page 206 - Show all mail from sender; Working with Exchange ActiveSync email; Flagging an email
3. Tap Show all mail from sender . A list of email messages from that contact appears. Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Enjoy the powerful email features of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync right on HTC Desire 612. Flag important email messages, set your out of the office reply, or send invites t...
Page 207 - Adding an email account
6. If you want a different auto-reply message for recipients outsideyour organization, tap the Send replies to external senders option, and then enter the auto-reply message in the box. 7. Tap Save . Sending a meeting request 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Tap > New meeting inv...
Page 209 - Viewing the Calendar; Open the Calendar app.; Month view; Tap a day to view the events for that day.
Calendar Viewing the Calendar Use the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you've signed into your online accounts, related events will also appear in Calendar. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. Tap , and then choose a calendar view. In any calendar view, return to the current...
Page 210 - Day and agenda views; Tap an event to view its details.; Week view; Week view displays a chart of the events of one week.
Day and agenda views Day view shows your day's schedule and weather forecast for the next fewdays, while agenda view gives a quick glance of all your day's events. § Swipe left or right across the screen to view succeeding or previousdays. § Tap an event to view its details. § If the event is a cont...
Page 211 - Scheduling or editing an event; Create an event
Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC Desire 612, and also sync events withyour Exchange ActiveSync calendar. You can also create, modify, and syncevents with your Google calendar. Editing events is not supported for all accounts. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. On any Cal...
Page 212 - Checking your schedule for an event; Check calendar; Choosing which calendars to show; Accounts
Checking your schedule for an event Avoid juggling multiple meetings at the same time. In Calendar, you cancheck your appointments to see if a new event would conflict with yourschedule. 1. When creating or editing an event, tap Check calendar . 2. Press and hold the event box, and then drag it to a...
Page 213 - Sharing an event; Share via; Accepting or declining a meeting invitation; Invites
Sharing an event You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or bysending it as a file attachment with your email or message. 1. Do one of the following: § While viewing an event, tap > Share via . § In day, agenda or week view, press and hold an event and then tap Share via . 2...
Page 214 - Dismissing or snoozing event reminders
Tap to choose from more options, such as moving the invitationto a folder. If you need to cancel an accepted meeting invitation or propose a newtime, view the event details in Calendar, and then tap Response . Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event,...
Page 215 - If you don't want to dismiss or snooze the calendar reminders, press
If you don't want to dismiss or snooze the calendar reminders, press from the Notifications panel to keep them pending in the notifications areaof the status bar. Calendar 215
Page 216 - Location settings
Travel and maps Location settings Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC Desire 612, you need to enablelocation sources. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Location . 2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on and off. 3. Under Location sources, select the ...
Page 217 - Google Maps; About Google Maps; Traffic
Google Maps About Google Maps Google Maps ™ lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination.It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a map, or view locations at street level. §...
Page 218 - Searching for a location; Tap the search box and then enter the place you want to search
Navigating the map You can navigate the map using finger gestures. § Slide your finger in any direction to pan. § Double-tap the map or slide two fingers apart over an area to zoomin. To zoom in while holding the phone with one hand, double-tap with your thumb and hold the second tap, and then drag ...
Page 220 - Getting directions; My location
Getting directions Get detailed directions to your destination. Google Maps provides traveldirections by car, public transit, bike, or foot. 1. Open the Maps app. 2. Tap . 3. Choose how you want to get to your destination. 4. Use your current location as starting point, or tap My location to enter y...
Page 221 - HTC Car; On the road with HTC Car; Navigation
HTC Car On the road with HTC Car Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC Desire 612 to reach yourdestination, keep you entertained, and help you stay in touch with thepeople that matter to you. Access music, phone calls, maps, and more with HTC Car. 1. Open the Car app. The first time you open HT...
Page 223 - Handling incoming calls in HTC Car; Customizing HTC Car; VZ Navigator; Using VZ Navigator; vznavigator
Handling incoming calls in HTC Car When you receive an incoming call, you can easily answer or decline.Tap Answer or Decline . Customizing HTC Car § To change the default behavior of HTC Car, tap Settings . § To add more apps to HTC Car, tap and select an app. VZ Navigator Using VZ Navigator Get pre...
Page 225 - Using the Clock; Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use; Setting the date and time manually; Local time settings; Setting an alarm; You can set up one or more alarms.
Other apps Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Desire 612 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. Setting the date and time manually 1. Open the...
Page 226 - Checking Weather
3. Under Set alarm, use the scroll wheels to set the alarm time. 4. If you want the alarm for multiple days, tap Repeat . 5. Tap Done . § To turn off an alarm, clear the check box of that alarm. § If you need to set more than three alarms, tap . Checking Weather Use the Weather app and widget to che...
Page 227 - Keeping track of your tasks; Creating a task; To select the task account where you want to create the task, tap; Managing tasks; Go to the list that contains the task.
Keeping track of your tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to do and task lists. Create taskson your phone or sync them with your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncaccount. You can also sync tasks with your Google account.You can even choose to see your tasks in the Calendar app . Creating a tas...
Page 228 - Managing task lists; Manage lists; Kid Mode; Creating a child profile; Parent Dashboard
Managing task lists 1. In the Tasks app, tap > Manage lists . 2. From here, you can: § Tap a list to show all tasks under that list. § Tap and choose an account to create a list. You can't create lists for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. § Tap to rename or delete a list. Some lists can't ...
Page 230 - Closing Kid Mode; On the Zoodles main screen, tap
Want to receive or block incoming calls while in Kid Mode? Tap > Device Options , and then select or clear the Allow Incoming Calls option. Closing Kid Mode On the Zoodles main screen, tap and then confirm your action by entering the required information. 230 Other apps
Page 231 - Data connection; plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network; Turning the data connection on or off; Tap the
Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Desire 612 for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if a nano SIM card is inserted). You need a 4G/LTE ™ plan to use your operator's 4G/LTE network for voice calls and data services. C...
Page 232 - Turning data roaming on or off; Mobile data; Managing your data usage
If you don’t have the data connection turned on and you’re alsonot connected to a Wi-Fi network, you won’t receive automaticupdates to your email, social network accounts, and other syncedinformation. Turning data roaming on or off Connect to Verizon Wireless partner networks and access data service...
Page 233 - Keeping track of your data usage; Data usage
§ Streaming web videos and music § Playing online games § Downloading apps, maps, and files § Refreshing apps to update info and feeds § Uploading and backing up your files to your online storage account § Using HTC Desire 612 as a Wi-Fi hotspot § Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering...
Page 234 - Viewing the data usage of apps
5. Tap Reset data usage , and then set the day of the month when your usage cycle resets. This date is usually the start of yourmonthly billing cycle. 6. Drag the vertical line markers to see how much data you've usedduring a particular time interval. If you're connecting HTC Desire 612 to another p...
Page 235 - Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of a Wi-Fi signal varies depending onobjects the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through (such as buildings or awall between rooms). Turning Wi-Fi on 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status ba...
Page 236 - Disconnecting from the current wireless network; Connecting to a different Wi-Fi network
4. Tap Connect . You'll see the Wi-Fi icon in the status bar when connected. Disconnecting from the current wireless network 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open QuickSettings. 2. If Wi-Fi connection is off, tap the Wi-Fi tile to turn it on. 3. Tap . Detected Wi-Fi networks wi...
Page 237 - Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity; Connect; Turning off Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity; Advanced; Connecting to VPN
Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity When you open an app that needs Internet connection, HTC Desire 612automatically scans for available Wi-Fi networks when Wi-Fi is on. Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi helps prevent you fromgoing over your subscribed monthly data allowance while using data applicatio...
Page 239 - Disconnecting from a VPN; Disconnect; Using HTC Desire 612 as Mobile Hotspot; More
You can then open the web browser to access resources such as yourcorporate network intranet. Disconnecting from a VPN 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2. Tap the VPN notification, and then tap Disconnect . Using HTC Desire 612 as Mobile Hotspot Share your data connection with other devices us...
Page 240 - Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering; Make sure that mobile data is turned on.
§ The password is the key other people need to enter on theirdevice so they can connect and use HTC Desire 612 as a wirelessrouter. § To help minimize security risks, use the default security settings. 5. Tap the Mobile Hotspot On/Off switch to turn it on. HTC Desire 612 is ready to be used as Mobil...
Page 242 - Bluetooth; Turning Bluetooth on or off
Wireless sharing Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open QuickSettings. 2. Tap the Bluetooth tile to turn Bluetooth on or off. 3. Tap to see a list of available devices. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or inplaces wh...
Page 243 - Connecting a Bluetooth headset
Connecting a Bluetooth headset You can listen to music over a Bluetooth A2DP stereo headset, or havehands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset. Before you connect your headset, make it discoverable soHTC Desire 612 can find it. Refer to your headset manual for details. 1. Turn Blu...
Page 244 - Unpairing from a Bluetooth device
Reconnecting a Bluetooth headset Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching onBluetooth on HTC Desire 612, and then turning on the headset.However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has beenused with another Bluetooth device. 1. Turn Bluetooth on and check the list...
Page 245 - Receiving files using Bluetooth
Receiving files using Bluetooth HTC Desire 612 lets you receive various files with Bluetooth, includingphotos, music tracks, contact info, calendar events, and documents such asPDFs. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 1. Turn Bluetooth on. See...
Page 246 - NFC; Using NFC; NFC may not be available in some phones.
NFC Using NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC Desire 612, you canshare content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. NFC may not be available in some phones. Beam webpages, photos, contact information, and more by holdingHTC Desire 612 and the other device back to b...
Page 250 - Connecting HTC Mini+to your phone; Pairing via NFC
§ Use as a remote control for HTC Desire 612. Remotely play music,control the shutter to take photos, or control a PowerPoint ® presentation. For complete details on how to use HTC Mini+, see its user guide. Connecting HTC Mini+to your phone Use NFC or Bluetooth to pair and connect HTC Mini+ to your...
Page 253 - Airplane mode
Settings and security Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC Desire 612 are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.When you disable Airplane mode, the call function is turned back on andthe previous state of Bluetooth an...
Page 254 - Do not disturb mode; Allowing incoming calls to bypass Do not disturb mode
Do not disturb mode Use Do not disturb mode to reject calls, and silence audible alerts andnotifications, but still want to have a data connection available. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound . 2. Tap the Do not disturb On/Off switch to turn it on and off. 3. Tap Do not disturb to set when you w...
Page 255 - Setting a Do not disturb schedule
To remove contacts or numbers from the exceptions list, tap > Remove contact . Setting a Do not disturb schedule You can schedule when you want Do not disturb to turn on. For example, ifyou can set it to turn on during a weekly meeting. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound . 2. Tap Do not distur...
Page 256 - Scheduling when to turn data connection off
Calendar events that have Do not disturb enabled will also belisted on the Do not disturb schedule screen. Scheduling when to turn data connection off To help conserve power and data usage, you can set a time period whenthe data connection will automatically turn off during low peak times. Thistakes...
Page 257 - Screen timeout; Screen brightness; Brightness
The data connection resumes when you switch the screen back on. Automatic screen rotation Automatic rotation is not supported in all applications. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Display & gestures or Display, gestures & buttons . 2. Select or clear the Auto-rotate screen option to turn it o...
Page 259 - Changing the display language
§ Vibration when pressing hardware buttons § Touch sound and vibration when tapping the HTC Sense keyboard Turning touch sounds and vibration on and off 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound . 2. Under System, select the option you want to turn on or off. Turning off keyboard sounds and vibration 1....
Page 260 - Accessibility settings; Turning Magnification gestures on or off
Accessibility settings Use these settings when you’ve downloaded and installed an accessibilitytool, such as a screen reader that provides voice feedback. You can turnaccessibility functions or services on or off. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accessibility . 2. Choose the settings you want. Turni...
Page 261 - Installing a digital certificate; App manager
Installing a digital certificate Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enableHTC Desire 612 to access VPN or secured Wi-FI networks, and also toprovide authentication to online secure servers. You can get a certificatefrom your system administrator or download it from sit...
Page 262 - Disable; Lock screen notifications; Hiding the caller from the lock screen
2. Swipe to the All tab. 3. Tap the app, and then tap Disable . Lock screen notifications Choose the types of notifications to show or hide on the lock screen. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security . 2. Under Lock screen, tap Notification settings . 3. Choose whether to show or hide notifications...
Page 265 - Restoring a nano SIM card that has been locked out
2. Tap Set up SIM card lock . 3. Choose to lock the card, enter the default PIN of the card, and thentap OK . 4. To change the card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN . Restoring a nano SIM card that has been locked out If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, the card...
Page 266 - Navigating HTC Desire 612 with TalkBack; Not all languages are supported.; Turning TalkBack on
Navigating HTC Desire 612 with TalkBack Use TalkBack if you need to navigate HTC Desire 612 by spoken feedback.When you touch the screen, HTC Desire 612 vibrates and gives you anaudible response so you know what you are touching. Not all languages are supported. Turning TalkBack on 1. Go to Settings...
Page 267 - Using TalkBack gestures
Using TalkBack gestures When TalkBack is turned on and the Explore by touch setting is selected,the regular touch gestures are replaced by the TalkBack gestures. Media gestures such as 3-finger swiping may not be availablewhen TalkBack gestures are enabled. Do one of the following: Open an item 1. D...
Page 268 - Using TalkBack context menus
Assigning TalkBack shortcuts TalkBack has customizable gestures that can be used to open theNotifications panel, view recent apps, access TalkBack controls, and more. The steps below are described using the regular gestures. Use thecorresponding TalkBack gestures if you already have TalkBack turned ...
Page 269 - Changing the TalkBack reading speed; TalkBack language settings; Accessibility
If you already changed the TalkBack shortcut gestures, check yourTalkBack settings for the appropriate gesture. 3. Press and hold anywhere on the screen. 4. Drag your finger around the screen to explore the options. To cancel an action, drag your finger to your starting position. Changing the TalkBa...
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