HTC One (M8) For Dummies

Chapter 1

Exploring What You Can Do with Your Phone

In This Chapter

Reviewing the basic capabilities of just about any cellphone

Understanding what sets smartphones apart

Mapping out what makes HTC Ones so cool

Whether you want just the basics from a phone (make and take phone calls, customize your ringtone, take some pictures, maybe use a Bluetooth headset) or you want your phone to be always by your side (a tool for multiple uses throughout your day), you can make that happen. In this chapter, I outline all the things your phone can do — from the basics, to what makes HTC One (M8) phones different from the rest. (From now on, I refer to the HTC One (M8) simply as the HTC One unless it’s important to make the distinction from the previous version, which I call Model 7 or M7.)

Throughout the remainder of the book, I walk you through the steps you take to get your phone doing what makes you the happiest.

Discovering the Basics of Your Phone

All cellphones on the market today include basic functions, and even some entry-level phones are a little more sophisticated. Of course, the ...