HTC One (M8) For Dummies

by Bill Hughes

Overview

Get the most out of your HTC One (M8) smartphone

HTC One (M8) For Dummies is a practical user's guide to the HTC One (M8) device, covering a range of pragmatic and how-to topics, from the most useful features and tricks of the core applications to techniques to get the most out of your smartphone. Approaching the capabilities of the HTC One (M8) from the point of view of a user who is intimidated by the technology, and perhaps a bit baffled by the documentation and online support that come with the phone, this handy guide covers all aspects of the HTC One (M8) in a familiar and friendly tone.

Inside, you'll find trusted and easy-to-follow guidance on everything needed to optimize your experience with your new HTC One (M8) device: setting-up and configuring your phone; staying in touch with texting, e-mailing, and social networking; surfing the web; getting around with maps and navigation; capturing memories with photos and videos; kicking back with movies; loading up on apps; synching with a PC; and so much more.

• Clearly explains how to integrate e-mail and social networking on one screen
• Demonstrates why the HTC One (M8) is getting rave reviews, thanks to its amazing camera and video capabilities, battery life, form and function, and overall fantastic benchmarks
• Shows you how to set up and configure the HTC One (M8)
• Walks you through expanding your phone's potential with new software releases

Don't let the intimidation of technology get the best of you—let HTC One (M8) For Dummies maximize the performance of your awesome new smartphone.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118992869
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/29/2014
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Bill Hughes is an experienced marketing strategy executive with over two decades of experience in sales, strategic marketing and business development roles at several leading corporations, including Microsoft, IBM, Motorola, and US West Cellular.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with the HTC One 5

Chapter 1: Exploring What You Can Do with Your Phone 7

Chapter 2: Beginning at the Beginning 21

Part II: Communications 47

Chapter 3: Calling People 49

Chapter 4: Discovering the Joy of Text 61

Chapter 5: Sending and Receiving Email 71

Chapter 6: Getting a Grip On Your Contacts 87

Part III: Live on the Internet: Going Mobile 103

Chapter 7: You’ve Got the Whole (Web) World in Your Hands 105

Chapter 8: Playing in Google’s Play Store 117

Part IV: Entertainment Applications 135

Chapter 9: Sharing Pictures and Videos 137

Chapter 10: Playing Games 157

Chapter 11: Mapping Out Where You Want to Be 167

Chapter 12: Playing Music and Videos 181

Part V: Productivity Applications 205

Chapter 13: Marking It on the Calendar 207

Chapter 14: On the Road Again: Taking Work on Your Phone 219

Chapter 15: Talking with Google Now 231

Part VI: The Part of Tens 243

Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Make Your Phone Totally Yours 245

Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Make Your Phone Secure 257

Chapter 18: Ten Features to Look for Down the Road 275

Index 281