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Sharing content with Android Beam

With built-in NFC (near field communication) on Droid DNA by HTC, you

can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant.

Beam webpages, photos, contact information, and more by holding Droid

DNA by HTC and the other device back to back.

Turning NFC and Android Beam on

1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap .

2. Under Wireless & networks, tap More.

3. Select the NFC option and then tap Android Beam.

4. Tap the Android Beam On/Off switch.

264 Bluetooth and NFC

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Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
- Contents3
- Contents5
- Contents7
- Contents9
  - Important Customer Information12
  - Conventions Used in this Guide13
Unboxing14
- Droid DNA by HTC14
- SIM Card15
- Removing the Sim Card16
- Charging the Battery17
- Switching the Power on or off19
- Want some Quick Guidance on Your Phone20
Setting up Your Phone22
- Setting up Droid DNA by HTC for the First Time22
- Home Screen23
- Getting Contacts into Droid DNA by HTC24
- Getting Photos, Videos, and Music on or off Droid DNA by HTC25
- Getting to Know Your Settings26
- Updating the Droid DNA by HTC Software27
- Checking for Updates Manually28
Your First Week with Your New Phone29
- Features You'll Enjoy on Droid DNA by HTC29
- Smart Dial30
- Touch Gestures31
- Motion Gestures38
- Sleep Mode40
- Unlocking the Screen41
- Making Your First Call43
- Sending Your First Text Message43
- The HTC Sense Keyboard44
- Notifications45
- Notifications Panel46
- Copying and Sharing Text47
- Copying and Pasting Text48
- Capturing the Droid DNA by HTC Screen49
- Switching between Recently Opened Apps49
- Checking Battery Usage50
Camera52
- Camera Basics52
- Choosing an Effect53
- Taking a Photo54
- Recording Video54
- Keeping the Camera on Standby55
- Taking Continuous Camera Shots56
- Camera Scenes56
- Improving Portrait Shots56
- Taking a Group Shot57
- Taking a Panoramic Photo57
- Using HDR58
- Recording Videos in Slow Motion58
- Improving Video Stability59
- Changing Camera and Video Settings59
Personalizing60
- Making Droid DNA by HTC Truly Yours60
- Personalizing Droid DNA by HTC with Scenes60
- Changing Your Wallpaper62
- Applying a New Skin63
- Personalizing Your Home Screen with Widgets63
- Adding Apps and Other Shortcuts on Your Home Screen65
- Rearranging or Removing Widgets and Icons on Your Home Screen66
- Personalizing the Launch Bar67
- Grouping Apps into a Folder68
- Rearranging the Home Screen69
- Personalizing with Sound Sets72
- Rearranging Application Tabs73
- Customizing the Lock Screen Style74
- Hiding Missed Calls and Messages on the Lock Screen75
- Securing Droid DNA by HTC with a Personal Touch75
Phone Calls77
- Making a Call with Smart Dial77
- Returning a Missed Call78
- Using Speed Dial78
- Calling a Phone Number in a Text Message79
- Calling a Phone Number in an Email79
- Calling a Phone Number in a Calendar Event79
- Making an Emergency Call80
- Receiving Calls80
- What Can I Do During a Call83
- Setting up a Three-Way Call84
- Call History85
- Internet Calls87
- Using Assisted Dialing88
- Call Services90
Messages91
- About the Messages App91
- Sending a Text Message (SMS)91
- Sending a Multimedia Message (MMS)92
- Creating a Slideshow93
- Resuming a Draft Message94
- Checking Your Messages95
- Replying to a Message96
- Forwarding a Message98
- Managing Message Conversations98
- Deleting a Conversation99
- Backing up Your Text Messages100
- Setting Message Options102
Search and Web Browser103
- Searching Droid DNA by HTC and the Web103
- Setting Search Options104
- Getting Instant Information with Google Now105
- Browsing the Web108
- Private Browsing111
- Adding and Managing Your Bookmarks111
- Editing a Bookmark112
- Saving Web Content for Later113
- Viewing Your Browsing History114
- Downloading Files and Apps115
- Setting Browser Options116
Photos, Videos, and Music117
- Gallery117
- Music131
  - Listening to Music132
  - Creating a Playlist134
- Movie Editor139
- Wireless Display141
Storage144
- Types of Storage144
- Copying Files to or from the Phone Storage145
- Checking How Much Storage Is Available145
- Making more Storage Space146
- Encrypting Data on Droid DNA by HTC148
Sync, Backup, and Reset150
- Sync150
- Removing an Account153
- Backup154
- Reset156
HTC Sync Manager159
- Syncing Your Media and Data with HTC Sync Manager159
- Installing on a Windows Computer161
- The HTC Sync Manager Main Screen161
- Importing Media to HTC Sync Manager162
- Importing Music, Videos, and Playlists from Other Applications163
- Playing Music in HTC Sync Manager163
- Viewing Photos and Videos in HTC Sync Manager164
- Editing Your Photos165
- Deleting an Album from HTC Sync Manager166
- Syncing Music with the Computer166
- Syncing Photos and Videos with the Computer167
- Syncing Documents with the Computer168
- Syncing Your Contacts with the Computer168
- Syncing Your Calendar Events169
- Syncing Your Web Bookmarks with the Computer170
- Quickly Transferring Media from HTC Sync Manager to Droid DNA by HTC171
People172
- About the People App172
- Your Contacts List172
- Filtering Your Contacts List173
- Setting up Your Profile174
- Adding a New Contact175
- Importing or Copying Contacts177
- Merging Contact Information178
- Contact Information and Conversations179
- Deleting Contacts181
- Contact Groups182
- Adding People Widgets184
- Sending Contact Information185
- Backing up Your Contacts186
- Back up Your Contacts Using Backup Assistant Plus187
Social188
- Facebook188
- Linkedin for HTC Sense188
Email189
- Gmail189
- Mail191
- Changing Email Account Settings201
Calendar202
- About Calendar202
- Creating an Event202
- Viewing the Calendar203
  - Month View204
  - Day and Agenda Views204
- Managing Calendar Events205
- Deleting an Event206
- Accepting or Declining a Meeting Invitation207
- Setting Reminders for Your Events207
- Dismissing or Snoozing Event Reminders208
- Showing or Hiding Calendars208
- Changing Calendar Settings210
Travel and Maps211
- Location Settings211
- VZ Navigator212
- Google Maps214
Essential Apps220
- Using the Clock220
  - World Clock Settings221
  - Setting an Alarm222
- Checking Weather223
- Taking Notes224
- Syncing Notes228
- Keeping Track of Your Tasks229
- Managing Tasks231
- Keeping Track of Your Stocks234
Google Play and Other Apps237
- Getting Apps from Google Play237
- Uninstalling an App239
- Watching Videos on Youtube239
- Searching for Videos240
- Sharing Games and Apps242
Internet Connections243
- Data Connection243
- Managing Your Data Usage245
- Wi-Fi248
- Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity250
- Connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)251
- Using Droid DNA by HTC as Mobile Hotspot253
- Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection by USB Tethering254
- Connecting to the Internet through a Computer255
Bluetooth and NFC256
- Bluetooth Basics256
- Connecting a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit257
- Disconnecting or Unpairing from a Bluetooth Device258
- Unpairing from a Bluetooth Device259
- Sending Information Using Bluetooth260
- Receiving Information Using Bluetooth262
- Sharing Content with Android Beam264
Settings and Security266
- Getting the Battery to Last Longer266
- Manage Your Apps268
- Turning Airplane Mode on or off270
- Changing Display Settings270
- Turning Automatic Screen Rotation off271
- Changing Sound Settings272
- Changing the Display Language274
- Accessibility Settings274
- Protecting Your SIM Card with a PIN275
- Protecting Droid DNA by HTC with a Screen Lock276
- Checking Information about Droid DNA by HTC277
Other Essentials279
- Using the Onscreen Keyboard279
- Changing the Keyboard Language280
- Entering Words with Predictive Text281
- Entering Text by Tracing283
- Entering Text by Speaking284
- Printing285
- Printing a Photo286
- Status Icons287
Trademarks and Copyrights289

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