User Guide
Contents Contents Unboxing Your phone 12 SIM card 13 Battery 16 Switching the power on or off 17 Setting up your phone Entering your PIN Setting up your phone for the first time Account setup 19 19 20 Getting contacts into your phone 21 My Verizon Mobile 22 Your first week with your new phone Features you'll enjoy 23 Start screen 24 Touch gestures 26 Motion gestures 30 Adjusting the volume 32 Sleep mode 33
Contents Lock screen 33 Changing the ringtone 35 Changing the theme 36 Taking a screenshot 36 Switching between apps 36 Windows Store 37 Using speech on your phone 37 Camera Camera basics 39 Taking a photo 41 Recording video 42 After capturing 43 Phone calls Making a call 44 Receiving calls 46 What can I do during a call? 47 Starting a three-way call 48 Call history 48 Turning airplane mode on or off 50 Global Ready 50 3
Contents People Keeping in touch 52 Importing contacts from your SIM card 53 Adding a new contact 53 Jumping to a section in the contacts list 54 Filtering your contacts list 54 Merging contact profiles 55 Searching, editing or deleting 56 Sharing with a group of contacts in real-time 58 Organizing your contacts into groups 60 What is the Me tile? 63 Posting to social networks 64 Filtering social updates 66 Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard 67 Entering words with predictive
Contents Managing conversations 77 Email Adding your Microsoft account 78 Adding a POP3/IMAP email account 78 Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account 79 Checking email 80 Sending email 82 Managing email messages 83 Changing email account settings 85 Photos, videos, and music Photos 86 Music + Videos 89 Sync and Backup Keeping things in sync 91 Backing up your files 91 Backing up your contacts 92 Setting up Backup Assistant Plus 92 Internet connections Data connection 93
Contents Wi-Fi 94 Using your phone as a mobile hotspot 97 Managing your data usage 98 Search and Web browser Ways you can search the Web 101 Searching for information 101 Scanning codes, tags, and text 103 Opening and navigating web pages 106 Music search 107 Maps and location Location services 109 Maps 110 Local Scout 115 Calendar What you can do in Calendar Creating a calendar appointment Creating a new to-do task Displaying and syncing calendars 117 117 120 121
Contents More apps What can I do in the HTC hub? 122 What's in the Office hub? 131 Creating and sharing notes 132 Xbox LIVE in the Games hub 134 Bluetooth and NFC Connecting a Bluetooth accessory 136 Disconnecting a Bluetooth accessory 137 Unpairing 137 Sharing content with NFC 138 Turning NFC on and off 138 Using NFC 139 Settings Attentive phone features 141 Turning Battery Saver on 142 Changing display settings 142 Changing sound settings 143 Managing apps and storage 144 Se
Contents Protecting your phone with a password 148 Making your phone safe for kids 148 Setting up Kid's Corner 148 Launching Kid's Corner 149 Closing and disabling Kid's Corner 150 Update and reset How to get and install updates 151 Preparing for a software update 152 Installing an update 153 Factory reset 154 Trademarks and copyrights Index
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION 9 IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION Please be advised that many services and applications offered through this unique device are provided by various device, operating system, software and application developers (e.g. Google, Motorola, Microsoft, Palm, Research In Motion).
Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. This is a tip.
Other helpful resources Other helpful resources For health, safety, and regulatory information, please read the Safety and regulatory guide that’s included in the box. In addition to this user guide, you can find help information, FAQs, and more in www.htc.com/us/support. To learn a lot more about using Windows® Phone, open Help+Tips on your phone. Or use your web browser and go to windowsphone.com. Certain Windows Phone features or Microsoft® services may not be available in some countries or regions.
Unboxing Unboxing Your phone 1. BACK 2. USB connector 3. START 4. SEARCH 5. Camera button 6. VOLUME 7. Tray eject hole 8. SIM card tray 9. Notification LED 10. POWER 11. Proximity sensor 12. 3.5mm headset jack 13.
Unboxing 13 If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for your phone that already has a small opening for the sensor. SIM card The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and memory for storing phonebook contacts and/or text messages. Inserting the SIM card 1. With the phone facing up, insert the tip of the SIM removal tool into the small hole next to the SIM card tray slot. 2.
Unboxing 3. Pull the SIM card tray out, and place the SIM card (contacts facing down) into the tray. 4. Insert the SIM card tray back into the slot.
Unboxing 15 Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off your phone before removing your SIM card. 1. With the phone facing up, insert the tip of the SIM removal tool into the small hole next to the SIM card tray slot. 2. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the SIM card tray ejects. 3. Pull the SIM card tray out and remove the SIM card. When removing the SIM card, make sure that you insert the empty SIM card tray back into the slot.
Unboxing Battery Your phone uses a rechargeable, non-removable battery. How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use your phone. The features and accessories you use can affect battery life. For example, leaving your Bluetooth® connection always on uses more power. Long phone calls and frequent web browsing use up a lot of battery power. Also, consider your location: poor signal strength from your mobile network and extreme temperature make the battery work harder.
Unboxing 3. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery. As the battery is being charged, the notification LED shows a solid red light. The light turns to solid green when the battery is fully charged. When you charge the battery and the phone is on, the charging battery icon is displayed in the status bar. After the battery has been fully charged, the charging battery icon turns to a full battery icon .
Unboxing Phone not responding? Restart your phone if it doesn't respond when you touch the screen or press the buttons. Press and hold the POWER button for at least 12 seconds. Your phone turns off and then turns back on.
Setting up your phone 19 Setting up your phone Entering your PIN If you've assigned a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM card, enter it when asked, and then tap enter. If you enter the wrong PIN three times, the SIM card is blocked. If this happens, you can unblock it with the PUK (PIN Unlocking Key) code by calling Verizon Wireless customer service. Setting up your phone for the first time When you switch on your phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up.
Setting up your phone Account setup Set up your online accounts so you can send and receive email, and more. Depending on the type of email account that you set up, other items such as contacts, calendar, or other information can appear on your phone as well. And when you sign in to your social networking accounts, you'll also get your friends' status updates and see the pictures they've posted. Setting up an account 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > email+accounts. 3.
Setting up your phone 21 2. Tap Settings > email+accounts. 3. Press and hold the account you want to delete, and then tap delete. Your primary Microsoft account cannot be deleted. You'll need to do a factory reset to remove it. To learn more about what information gets lost in a factory reset, see Factory reset on page 154. Getting contacts into your phone There are several ways you can add contacts to your phone. Online accounts Log in to your online accounts to import contact information.
Setting up your phone My Verizon Mobile Use My Verizon Mobile to access your Verizon Wireless account right on your phone. You can view your call, messaging, and data usage, check and pay your bill, update your plan, buy accessories, and more. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap My Verizon Mobile.
Your first week with your new phone 23 Your first week with your new phone Features you'll enjoy Keep up to date with your family and friends, and share what's going on in your life. Hear what you've been missing in your music. And more. Make your phone as unique as you are Personalize your Start screen with what's important and unique to you. Create live tiles for your favorite people, music albums, apps, and more, and pin them all to your Start screen. To find out more, see Start screen on page 24.
Your first week with your new phone Beats By Dr. Dre Audio™ Beats Audio™ integration gives you a rich, authentic sound experience, whether you’re listening to music, watching a video, or playing a game. To find out more, see Making your music sound better on page 90. SkyDrive integration Always have access to your photos, videos, and documents anywhere by storing them in SkyDrive®. See Sharing on page 88.
Your first week with your new phone 25 Pinning items to the Start screen You can pin just about anything you want to the Start screen: apps, pictures, songs, favorite websites, documents, and even contacts. For example, when you pin a contact to the Start screen, you’ll get all of that person’s updates — feeds, email, text messages, and call notifications — right from that tile. 1. To pin something, press and hold it until a menu appears. 2. Tap pin to start. Unpinning a tile 1.
Your first week with your new phone Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around your phone. Tap Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons.
Your first week with your new phone 27 Press and hold Press and hold an item to view available options (for example, additional keys on the keyboard). Swipe or slide Swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen when you need to scroll through a long list or see other screens in a hub.
Your first week with your new phone Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as when moving from the Start screen to the apps list.
Your first week with your new phone Pinch and spread In some apps, such as Photos or Internet Explorer, spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Pinch the screen to zoom out of the picture or text.
Your first week with your new phone Motion gestures Use motion gestures to mute the ringer and more. Flip to silence When a call comes in you can turn your phone over to mute it.
Your first week with your new phone 31 Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick your phone up when a call comes in to lower the ringtone volume. Set volume to automatically rise while in your pocket or bag On a noisy street and can't hear your phone ringing in your bag? You can set your phone to automatically detect when it's in your bag or pocket and raise the ringtone volume so that you can hear it in noisy environments.
Your first week with your new phone Rotate your phone for a better view For many screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning your phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn your phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Adjusting the volume 1. Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to make the volume bar appear. 2. Keep pressing until you get the volume level that you want. Silencing your ringer 1.
Your first week with your new phone 33 Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting your phone into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when your phone is in your bag or pocket. You’ll still receive messages and calls though. Switching to Sleep mode Briefly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode. Your phone also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s idle for a while.
Your first week with your new phone If you've set up a password in the settings, you'll need to enter it to unlock the screen. Changing your lock screen wallpaper Browse the collection of preset wallpapers or choose from photos that you've taken with the camera. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > lock screen. 3. Tap the Background box and then choose photo. 4. Tap change photo and select a photo from your albums or tap to take a new photo.
Your first week with your new phone 5. If the photo you selected is bigger than the allowable wallpaper size, crop the photo. To crop, drag the photo and position the part that you want to be . your wallpaper inside the crop box, and then tap Customizing your lock screen notifications Get a quick glance of important notifications right on your lock screen. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > lock screen. 3. Choose an app for detailed notifications. 4.
Your first week with your new phone Changing the theme Feeling a little blue? You can change the screen's background and accent colors to match your mood. The accent color you choose will appear in various places, like the tiles on the Start screen, app icons, on web links, in messages, and more. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > theme. 3. Choose the background and accent colors that you like by tapping their respective boxes.
Your first week with your new phone 37 Windows Store In Windows Store, it’s easy to download and purchase apps that fit your needs. A wide collection of free and paid apps is available, from everyday apps, powerful business apps, to fun games. You can also purchase songs. From the Start screen, slide to the left and tap Store to start shopping. Using speech on your phone Make a call, send a text, or find a place by simply using your voice.
Your first week with your new phone Turning on more speech commands You can turn on additional speech commands in the settings, such as saving and dialing speed dial numbers. You can also set your phone to read aloud text messages and allow you to dictate your reply message without typing. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > ease of access. 3. Tap the Speech for phone accessibility On/Off switch to turn on additional speech commands for phone calls.
Camera 39 Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos with the camera. § From the Start screen, slide left and then tap Camera to open the Camera app. § Or press the CAMERA button. Did you know you can open the Camera app even if the display is off or locked? Just press and hold the CAMERA button.
Camera Photo/Video mode Front/Main camera mode Flash mode Video light Camera lenses Go to the camera roll Flash and video light are not available when: § You're using the front camera. § The battery power is too low. Zooming Before taking a photo or video, you can zoom in or out of your subject. Simply spread or pinch on the screen to zoom in or out. Changing settings 1. Tap > photo settings or video settings to choose from various resolutions. 2.
Camera 41 To find more camera settings slide left from the Start screen and then tap Settings. Then slide to the applications list and tap photos+camera. Taking a photo 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Choose your camera settings: § § § § Tap Tap group Tap Tap use. to set the camera to auto flash, flash on, or flash off. to switch to the ultra wide angle front camera for a shot of you and your friends. to select or download lenses. > photo settings to choose the resolution you want to 3.
Camera Recording video You can record videos in either portrait or landscape orientation. For the best viewing experience of your videos, the most ideal way is to capture them in landscape. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Tap to switch to video mode. You'll see a video counter on the screen. 3. Choose your video recording settings: § § § to set the video light to be on or off during the Tap recording. to switch to the ultra wide angle front camera.
Camera 43 After capturing After taking a photo or video, you can view it and others you've captured without leaving the Camera app. You can also choose what to do with a photo or video, such as upload it to SkyDrive or share it on a social network. 1. While on the Viewfinder screen, tap screen. . Or slide your finger on the You'll see the photo or video you last captured. 2. If it's a photo, double-tap or pinch and stretch if you want to zoom in and out of a photo.
Phone calls Phone calls Making a call If you assigned a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM card, you’re asked to enter the PIN. If you enter the wrong PIN three times, your SIM card is blocked. Don't worry. Just contact Verizon Wireless and ask for the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key). 1. On the Start screen, tap . 2. Tap 3. Enter the number you want to call and then tap call. to open the keypad. To hang up, tap end call.
Phone calls 2. Tap 3. Dial the emergency number for your locale and then tap call. 45 to open the keypad. If you enabled your password but forgot it, you can still make an emergency call without entering the password by tapping emergency call on the lock screen and then dialing the local emergency number. Making an international call 1. On the Start screen, tap 2. Tap 3. . to open the keypad. Press and hold the 0 key until the + sign appears.
Phone calls Receiving calls When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen appears. Answering a call § Tap answer. § Or if the display is off and wakes up when you get a call, slide up from the bottom to unlock the screen first and then tap answer. Rejecting a call § Tap ignore. § Or if the display is off and wakes up when you get a call, slide up from the bottom to unlock the screen first and then tap ignore.
Phone calls 47 What can I do during a call? When a call is in progress, use the onscreen buttons to turn the speaker on, put the call on hold, and more. Turning the speaker on during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold your phone against your ear when the speaker is on. On the call screen, tap speaker. To turn the speaker off, just tap speaker again. Switching between calls If you’re already in a call and accept another call, you can choose to switch between the two calls.
Phone calls Muting the microphone during a call On the call screen, tap mute. To turn the microphone back on, tap mute again. Starting a three-way call Three-way conference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make the first call (or accept a call), and then dial another contact to add it to the conference. 1. Make a call to the first conference call participant. 2. When connected, tap add call, and then call the second participant. The first participant is then put on hold.
Phone calls 2. 49 In the history list, you can: § § Press and hold a number or contact name and delete it. Tap a number or contact name to go to the profile list where you can choose to return the call, send a text message, save the number (if it's not yet stored in your contacts), and more. Adding a new phone number from the call history to your contacts 1. On the Start screen, tap 2. Tap the phone number that you want to save and then tap . 3. Tap 4.
Phone calls Clear the entire history Tap > delete all. Turning airplane mode on or off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off wireless devices while on board an aircraft. A quick way to turn off wireless functions is to switch your phone to airplane mode. When you enable airplane mode, all wireless radios are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi®.
Phone calls 51 Your Verizon Wireless SIM card Use your Verizon Wireless SIM card to make and receive calls, text, and email messages and surf the Web while traveling outside of the U.S. in supported destinations. Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card stores your phone number and other important information. Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing it to static electricity, water or dirt. If your SIM card is lost or damaged while in the U.S.
People People Keeping in touch The People hub is more than just your address book. It's also where you can keep up with your social networks and stay in touch with the people you care about most. 1. On the Start screen, tap the People tile. 2. Slide left and right across the screen to access your contacts list and see what's happening with your contacts. all Your contacts list. Just tap a contact to call, text, chat, or view that person's updates and pictures.
People together 53 Here's where you can create private Rooms to chat and share photos, videos, calendars, and more. You can also create Groups to make it easier to follow your friends' status updates, send group text messages, and more. Importing contacts from your SIM card When you import contacts from your SIM card, they're automatically synced to your Microsoft account. They won't be deleted from the SIM card. If you haven't set up a Microsoft account, your contacts are saved to your phone. 1.
People 5. Tap add photo to assign a picture or use the camera to take a picture of your contact. 6. When you're done, tap to save the new contact. Jumping to a section in the contacts list 1. In the all contacts list, tap a letter tile to display all the alphabet tiles. 2. Tap a letter to quickly jump to the section that has contact names beginning with that letter. Filtering your contacts list You can filter the list to show contacts only from the accounts you choose. > settings. 1.
People 55 Merging contact profiles In People, you might have two or more versions of the same contact. This is usually because you have the contact's profile on different social network or email accounts. In most cases, your phone will combine contact profiles automatically. For those that are not combined, you can link them manually. 1. Tap a contact that has one or more duplicate entries in the all contacts list. . 2. Tap 3.
People Searching, editing or deleting Searching for a contact If your contacts list is especially long, search is probably the quickest way to find a contact. 1. In the all contacts list, tap . 2. In the search bar, enter the first few letters of the first or last name of the contact you're looking for. Matching contacts are then displayed. 3. Tap the contact to view the person's contact information.
People 4. After entering new information for an item, remember to tap apply the changes. 5. 57 Edit or add new information for the contact. When you're done, press or to . Deleting a contact While you can't delete a Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn contact on your phone, you can delete contacts from other services. When you do this, the contact will be deleted both from your phone and from the online service where it's stored. 1. In the all contacts list, tap the contact you want to delete. 2.
People Sharing with a group of contacts in real-time Rooms are places where you can have a group chat and share photos, videos, calendars, and more. Creating a new room Only contacts with Windows Phone 8 can participate in a room. When you create a room, you are the owner of the room. All other room members are guests. 1. On the Start screen, tap the People tile. 2. On the together screen, tap 3. Enter a name for the room and tap 4. Tap > Room. .
People 59 You can't invite people unless you are the owner of the room. 2. Tap > . 3. Tap the contact you want to invite. 4. To invite another contact, tap 5. When you're done, tap . . The person you invited will receive a text message with a link to join your room. Rearranging room tiles Mix things up a bit. You can rearrange the room member tiles any way you like. 1. Tap the room you want to change. 2. Press and hold a contact until the tile floats. 3. Drag the tile to a new location.
People 2. Tap 3. You can: § § § . Change the name of the room. Add or remove guests. Delete the room. Leaving a room 1. Tap the room you want to leave. You can't leave a room if you are the owner. 2. Tap > leave room > leave. Organizing your contacts into groups Groups help you to filter your social networks. Groups also make it easier to send out the same email and text message to more than one contact. When you create a group, it shows up on the together screen.
People 3. Enter a group name and tap 4. Tap . and then choose a contact to add to the group. Repeat to add more contacts to the group. 5. Tap to save the group. Press and hold a group tile in the together screen to pin it to the Start screen. Adding contacts to a group 1. Tap the group you want to add contacts to. 2. Tap 3. Tap the contact you want to add. > . Removing a contact from a group 1. Tap the group you want to remove a contact from. 2. Tap 3. Tap remove from group.
People Changing a member's contact preference If a contact has more than one email address or phone number, you can select the email address or phone number to use when sending a group email or text message. 1. Tap the group with the member whose contact preference you want to change. 2. Tap 3. Tap the Phone number box or Email address box to change the information. 4. When you're done, tap 5. Tap and then tap the contact. . to return to the group screen.
People 2. Tap 3. Enter a new name for the group. 4. When you're done, tap 63 > rename. . Deleting a group 1. Tap the group you want to delete. 2. Tap > delete. What is the Me tile? The Me tile is a shortcut to your profile. You can access your profile either from the Start screen or the People hub. It's your one-stop shop for social networking. § On the Start screen, tap the Me tile. § On the Start screen, tap the People tile. Tap your profile picture.
People § Set your chat status. Let other people see when you're available on instant messaging. Posting to social networks You can post messages to your social networks and comment or like other people's posts. You can also check in to share your location with friends. Go to Settings > email + accounts to check what types of social network accounts can be set up on your phone. Posting a message 1. On the Start screen, tap the Me tile. 2. Tap post an update and then type your message. 3.
People To like a post, tap (or tap 65 to unlike). Checking in When you check in to a place, you share your location with your contacts by posting it on one or more of your social networks. You can find nearby locations, or you can add one yourself. 1. On the Start screen, tap the Me tile. 2. Tap check in. 3. Do one of the following: § § § Tap a place in the list to check in from there. to make the app If you don't see your location listed, tap find your location.
People Filtering social updates Flooded with updates? Try viewing posts from one social network at a time. Or you can hide the updates from one or more of your social networks. § In People, slide left or right to go to what's new. Tap all accounts, and then tap the account you want to view posts from. § > settings, and then select Hide posts from the contacts Or tap I've filtered. Posts from the social networks you've filtered out of your contacts list will no longer be visible.
Keyboard Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. Tap anywhere onscreen where you can type and the keyboard appears automatically. After you've finished using the keyboard, press to close it. Turning caps lock on Press and hold or double-tap the shift key lock off. . Tap it again to turn caps Entering numbers and symbols 1. Tap to switch to the numeric and symbol keyboard.
Keyboard 2. To use more symbols, tap . 3. Some of the symbol keys can bring up even more symbols. Press and hold a symbol to see more. For example: § Press and hold a symbol key such as the left parenthesis key, and then tap the symbol that you want. § Press and hold the period key to bring up some of the common punctuation options, and then tap the one that you want. § Press and hold the $ key to see more options for currency symbols, and then tap another currency symbol.
Keyboard 69 Entering words with predictive text The onscreen keyboard has predictive text to help you type quickly and accurately. Predictive text input is enabled by default, and word suggestions are displayed as you type. To enter a word in predictive mode: If you see the word you want highlighted in bold, just tap the space bar to insert the word into your text.
Keyboard The language key will look different depending on the keyboard. 5. When you're done, tap . 6. While using the onscreen keyboard, tap the language key switch between the languages you've selected. to You can also press and hold the language key to see all of the available keyboard choices.
Messaging Messaging Texting and chatting in one place With the Messaging app, you can both text and chat in one place. Whether your friends and family are on their mobile phone or at their computer, you can send them text messages or Microsoft Messenger instant messages.
Messaging You can also start a Facebook chat. § To chat on Messenger, you need to set up your Microsoft account first. § To chat over Facebook, you need to set up your Facebook account. Also, make sure to turn on Facebook chat in the Messaging app's settings. 1. On the Start screen, tap . 2. If you want to send an instant message over Microsoft Messenger, set your chat status first, if you haven't done so. 3. Tap 4.
Messaging § Begin typing a person's name in the To box, and then tap a matching contact name. § Enter a mobile phone number or email address in the To box. To enter additional recipients, tap Enter after each one. 73 Setting your chat status 1. On the Start screen, tap 2. Tap . , and then tap a status. For example, tap available to sign in so that your family and friends will see you online in their Microsoft Messenger.
Messaging Sharing pictures, videos, and more in a message You can send a multimedia message by attaching a picture, a video, and more to a text message. You can also add attachments to an instant message on Microsoft Messenger. You can also send a picture to a Facebook contact. Before sending multimedia messages, make sure that this service is included on your data plan. 1. On the Start screen, tap . 2. Tap 3. In the To box, fill in the recipient's name, mobile phone number, or email address. 4.
Messaging Attach contact information 75 Tap contact, and tap a contact to share. Tap to add the contact to your message. To remove an attachment, press and hold the attachment and tap remove. 5. Enter your message using the onscreen keyboard or tap voice recognition. 6. Tap to use to send. Viewing and replying to a message When you receive a new message, you'll hear a notification sound (if set) and see the message briefly display at the top of the screen. 1.
Messaging If the contact has more than one phone number or email address, you can tap to choose another one. Why can't I reply to my friend using Facebook or Messenger on the same thread? If you're friends with someone on Facebook or Messenger, you may have several different contact profiles for the same person. Their phone number, Facebook, and Messenger info may be stored as different contacts on your phone. In this case, you need to link these contacts manually. Open the People app and link them.
Messaging Managing conversations Forwarding a message 1. In the threads list, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Press and hold the message you want to forward, and then tap forward. 3. Fill in the recipient. 4. Tap to send. Deleting a message 1. In the threads list, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Press and hold the message you want to delete, and then tap delete.
Email Email Adding your Microsoft account When you first set up your phone, you're asked to sign in with your Microsoft account. If you didn't sign in then or if you have more than one Microsoft account, go to the settings to set up your primary Microsoft account or additional accounts. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > email+accounts. 3. Tap add an account > Microsoft account. 4. Enter your Microsoft account and password, and then tap sign in.
Email 2. Tap Settings > email+accounts. 3. Tap add an account. 4. Choose the type of email account that you want. 79 If you don't see it in the account list, tap other account. 5. Enter your email address and password, and then tap sign in. Your phone then looks for your account settings, completes the setup, and syncs information from your account.
Email If your account settings are found, wait for your phone to finish syncing with your work email, contacts, and calendar. If your account settings can't be found, follow the onscreen instructions to enter your Exchange ActiveSync account settings manually. Ask your Exchange Server administrator for these settings. Checking email After you've set up your email accounts, a new tile for each account will be added to the Start screen. 1. To open an email account, tap its tile on the Start screen.
Email 81 Replying or forwarding email 1. Open and read the email message. 2. Tap 3. Choose whether to reply only to the sender, reply to all, or forward the email. . Linking inboxes as one To check your email from all your accounts just in one place without having to switch to different accounts, you can link your inboxes as one. > link inboxes. 1. Tap 2. Under other inboxes, tap one or more email accounts that you want to combine to your unified inbox.
Email 2. Under this inbox, tap the email account you want to remove from the unified inbox. 3. Tap unlink. Sending email 1. Open the email account that you want to use for sending your email. 2. Tap 3. Fill in one or more recipients. In the To field, you can: § § . Tap to choose a contact. Tap it again to add more. Start typing a person's name or email address. If there are matches found from your stored contacts as you type, they will be listed. Tap the one that you want. 4.
Email Setting the priority for an email message You can set the priority for an email message before sending it. 1. While composing the message, tap 2. Select the priority for the message. > priority. Saving or discarding the email 1. While composing your email, tap 2. Choose whether to save your email as a draft or delete it. . Resuming an email draft 1. While in the email list, tap 2. Tap the draft email to edit it. 3. Send the email. > folders > drafts.
Email 2. To quickly select all email messages in a conversation, select the top one (the one that shows the subject and number of messages). Or to select individual email messages, tap their respective check boxes. 3. Choose what you want to do with the selected messages. § § § Tap to delete. Tap to move them to another mail folder. Tap and choose whether to flag or mark the messages as read or unread. You can also just tap on the far left of an email to select the email first.
Email Changing email account settings 1. On the Start screen, tap the email account that you want. 2. Tap 3. Tap sync settings to choose how often to download items or change the items that you want to sync. 4. Choose if you want a signature to appear in your sent email. 5. Tap > settings. .
Photos, videos, and music Photos, videos, and music Photos About the Photos hub On the Photos hub, you can view the photos and videos you captured with the camera, flip through online albums, or catch up with your friends' latest snapshots. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Photos. 3. Slide left or right across the screen and you'll see the following: picture collection You can view your pictures and videos by album or date, or see what's on the camera roll.
Photos, videos, and music 87 Adding a photo to your favorites Some snapshots are so great you just can't get enough of them. To get to these photos quicker, add them to your favorites. 1. On the Photos hub, find a photo you like and tap to open it. 2. Press and hold the photo, and then tap add to favorites. Before you can add a photo from an online album to your favorites, you first need to save it to your phone. Open the photo, and then tap > save to phone.
Photos, videos, and music If you have the Photos tile on your Start screen, the background you choose will also show up in the tile. Sharing Share photos or videos with your friends and loved ones. You can send photos and videos in a multimedia message or email. You can also upload photos or videos to your online accounts. Make sure you've signed in to your online accounts before uploading. 1. On the Photos hub, find and open the photo or video you want to share. 2.
Photos, videos, and music 89 Using Photo Enhancer Photos need a bit of touch-up? Improve photos taken in poor lighting conditions with one tap. Or apply special effects to give your photos a unique touch. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Photo Enhancer. 3. Tap choose picture. 4. Open the album where the photo you want to edit is located, and then tap the photo. 5. To see what's available, slide left or right across the thumbnails of the various effects. 6.
Photos, videos, and music 4. Slide left or right to different categories (such as artists or albums when browsing through music). 5. Tap the item that you want to play. The playback screen opens and starts to play the music, video, or podcast. 6. Use the onscreen controls to control the playback. Making your music sound better When you plug in your headset, Beats Audio is automatically enabled to give you an enhanced sound experience. 1.
Sync and Backup 91 Sync and Backup Keeping things in sync It's easy to get your photos, videos, music, documents, and more from your computer to your phone (and vice versa). If you have a... Do this... Windows 8 PC Plug your phone into your computer with the cable, and the Windows Phone app will install automatically. Windows 7 PC Plug your phone into your computer with the cable. A link will appear to install the Windows Phone app. Mac® Get the Windows Phone app from the Mac App Store.
Sync and Backup § Create backups of your phone’s settings, including the list of apps you’ve installed, your theme color, Internet Explorer® favorites, accounts, and more. You can fine-tune your backup options in Settings > backup. For example, you can automatically upload your photos and videos at a high resolution, or manually back up your settings anytime. Backing up your contacts Back up and protect your contacts with Backup Assistant Plus.
Internet connections 93 Internet connections Data connection When you turn on your phone for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use the Verizon Wireless mobile network. Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off can help save battery life and prevents you from going over your monthly data allowance.
Internet connections Enabling data roaming Connect to Verizon Wireless partner networks and access data services even when you’re out of Verizon Wireless coverage area. Using data services while roaming is not part of your subscribed monthly data access allowance. Check with Verizon Wireless for data roaming rates before you enable data roaming. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > cellular. 3. Tap the Data roaming options box, and then tap roam.
Internet connections 4. 95 Tap the wireless network you want to connect to. § § If you selected an open network, your phone will automatically connect to the network. (Some Wi-Fi networks, such as ones you might find in coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, or elsewhere, may require you to enter a password in your web browser before you can connect.) If you selected a secured network, enter the required password and then tap done.
Internet connections 3. Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on. 4. Tap advanced. 5. Tap 6. On the Sign in screen, enter the password, and then tap done. , enter the network name, and then tap add. Disconnecting from a Wi-Fi network 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3. Tap the Wi-Fi networking On/Off switch to turn Wi-Fi off and disconnect from the wireless network. You can also press and hold the network name and then tap delete to disconnect.
Internet connections 97 Using your phone as a mobile hotspot Want to share your Internet connection with your laptop or another device? You can turn your phone into a mobile hotspot by sharing your cellular data connection over Wi-Fi. Other Wi-Fi enabled devices can then use your shared data connection to connect to the Internet. This is also known as tethering. § To share your cellular data connection, this feature must be enabled on your current phone plan.
Internet connections Managing your data usage With Data Sense, managing your data usage is easy and efficient. You can use Data Sense to: § Check your data usage and set a limit based on your monthly or one time data allowance. § Know which apps use the most data. § Restrict your phone from downloading background data, such as email or social network synchronization, when you're near the data limit. § Find nearby Wi-Fi hotspots so you can switch connection from cellular to Wi-Fi.
Internet connections 5. 6. 99 Set your data usage limit preferences. § One time. Set the days until your data allowance expires and then specify your one time data limit. § Monthly. Set your monthly reset date and your monthly data limit. The monthly reset date is usually the start of your monthly billing cycle. Tap . You can now see the remaining data and time limit on the overview screen of Data Sense.
Internet connections § Flick left to the overview screen and check which apps are using more data. Close data-intensive apps if you don't need them.
Search and Web browser 101 Search and Web browser Ways you can search the Web Just press to search the Web using Bing®. Besides typing what you want to search, you can do much more with Bing: § Search the Web by voice. To find out more, see Using speech on your phone on page 37. § Use Bing Vision to scan QR codes, text, and images such as book covers, and then find these on the Web. See Scanning codes, tags, and text on page 103. § Use Bing Music to find details about the music you're listening to.
Search and Web browser 3. Slide left or right across the screen to narrow or broaden the search results to web, local, media, or shopping. Under the web results, you can scroll up or down to see different kinds of results, such as news, related searches, apps, products, flight status, and more. The types of results displayed will depend on what you've entered and searched for.
Search and Web browser 103 Scanning codes, tags, and text Want to scan and search for something? Using Bing Vision, you can use the camera to scan lots of things you see, and then search for those things on the Web. You can scan QR Codes and Microsoft Tags that you see in magazines, online, on signs, or anywhere else. You can also scan text to search, have it translated, and paste scanned text into a message. The items you can scan and search for vary by country or region. Scanning a QR Code 1. Press .
Search and Web browser 3. Point the camera at the Microsoft Tag you want to scan. You'll then see the Results screen. 4. Tap the result to get info about the Tag. Searching by scanning a barcode, book, CD, or DVD cover 1. Press . 2. On the Bing Search screen, tap 3. Point the camera at the barcode, book cover, CD cover, or DVD cover you want to scan. . You'll then see the Results screen. 4. Tap the result to get info from the Web about the item you've just scanned.
Search and Web browser 4. 105 You can: Search the Web. Tap each of the squares that contain the words you want to search for, and then tap search. See a translation for text that's recognized. Tap translate, and then choose a language. Copying and pasting scanned text 1. Press 2. On the Bing Search screen, tap . . 3. Point the camera at the text to scan, and then tap scan text. 4. Tap 5. Open the file, app, or message where you want to paste the text. 6.
Search and Web browser Opening and navigating web pages Internet Explorer Mobile makes it quick and easy to surf the Web on the go. By using tabs, you can open multiple web pages and switch between them quite easily. Opening a web page 1. On the Start screen, tap . 2. Tap the address bar, and then enter a web address. As you type, Internet Explorer will suggest possible matches. 3. If you see the site you're looking for, tap it. Or tap onscreen keyboard.
Search and Web browser 107 If you no longer need to view a website, you can close the tab by tapping . Sharing a link When you see a website that you like, you can easily tell your friends about it by sharing its link. You can send the link in your text or email message. Or post it in your social networks. 1. While viewing the website in Internet Explorer, tap 2. Choose how you want to share the link. > share page. If you chose to share the link in your social networks, enter your .
Search and Web browser 2. With the music playing, hold your phone where you can clearly hear the music, and then tap . After scanning, the song title, artist, album name, and album art will appear for songs that are recognized. 3. To find the song in Store, tap Store. You can then preview that song and other ones on the album, and also buy if you want to. Selecting from previous music search results You can go back and find music that you've searched for in the past. 1. Press . 2.
Maps and location 109 Maps and location Location services Turning on location services You can choose to turn on location services to allow apps to use your location information and provide you with a richer experience. For example, your GPS location can be stored on the photos that you take with the Camera app. You can also use Maps to display your location. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > location. 3. Tap the Location services On/Off switch.
Maps and location Maps About Maps Maps can show you where you are, find the address or place you're looking for, and give you directions to reach your destination. It can also show you nearby stores or restaurants you might be interested in and what other people are saying about them. § You need to connect to the Internet to use Maps. § Certain features of Maps may not be available in some countries or regions. Moving around the map 1.
Maps and location 111 Finding your location Before you can find your location and see it on the map, you need to turn on location services in the settings first (if you declined when the Maps app asked to access and use your location). 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Maps. The app tries to find your location and displays it on the map. 3. If the displayed location on the map isn't quite accurate, tap find your location again. Finding an address or place 1.
Maps and location 6. To get more info about the place, tap the pushpin on the map. You may see several pushpins on the map if there are several results found. What are pushpins? Pushpins are handy for remembering places you want to visit, getting directions, or sharing location info. They're automatically shown on the map when you search for places. You can also manually add a pushpin.
Maps and location reviews. You can choose what to do with the location info, such as pin to your Start screen, add to your favorites, or share it. Adding a pushpin While viewing your map, press and hold on the spot where you'd like to add a pushpin. Viewing pushpins as a list If several pushpins are shown on the map after you've done a search, you can display them as a list to see the search results in detail. While viewing the map, tap > search results.
Maps and location Getting directions Get detailed directions to your destination. When viewing directions in Maps, you'll see the total distance and estimated travel time to help you plan ahead. Certain features may not be available in some countries or regions. . 1. While viewing a map, tap 2. Use your current location as the starting point, or enter another location in the Start field. Enter your destination in the End field. You can enter: 3.
Maps and location 115 While viewing directions, press to view the map in full screen so you can see the route and pan on the map. To see the list of directions again, tap > directions list. Local Scout About Local Scout New to the area or just looking for something new to do? Local Scout can help you find nearby restaurants, shops, and things to do. You can get relevant info about the different places to help you decide where to go. Local Scout may not be available in some countries or regions.
Maps and location Finding places in another location You can use Local Scout to find places in your destination so you can plan what to do after you arrive. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Maps. 3. Tap 4. In the search box, enter a city name. . 5. Tap 6. Tap on the onscreen keyboard. . Changing how Local Scout searches By default, Local Scout narrows the search by distance from your current location or a location that you specified.
Calendar 117 Calendar What you can do in Calendar Never miss an important date again. You can sync your existing calendars from your email accounts to your phone and see them in the Calendar app. You can also add new appointments, create your to-do list, and respond to invitations that people send you. § After you've set up your email accounts, the calendars associated with your accounts will be synced to your phone.
Calendar 3. If you have more than one calendar, tap the Calendar box, and then select an account in which to add the appointment. 4. Enter the appointment details. 5. At the bottom of the screen, tap more details to set a reminder, appointment's occurrence, and more. 6. Tap to save. Quickly creating an appointment on a time slot If you don't need too much detail on your appointment, you can quickly create an appointment by just selecting a time slot and typing a subject right on the calendar.
Calendar 119 Sending an invitation You can use Calendar to schedule a meeting or an appointment and invite people to attend it. An invitation email will be sent to them from the account that you choose. You can only invite contacts that are stored or synced on your phone. 1. In Calendar, create a new appointment. 2. Tap the Calendar field, and then choose the account to use for sending the invitation. 3. Add details, such as date and time, location, and more. 4.
Calendar Creating a new to-do task To-dos show up on your calendar, and they appear alongside your appointments. You can only create to-dos in your Microsoft and Outlook (Exchange ActiveSync) accounts. 1. In the Calendar app, swipe left or right to go to the to-do list. 2. Tap 3. If you have more than one account, choose the account in which to add your to-do task. . 4. Fill in the details for your task, such as subject, due date, and more. 5.
Calendar 121 Displaying and syncing calendars You can choose which calendars to show or hide in the Calendar app, and which ones to keep synchronized. Showing or hiding calendars 1. In day or agenda view, tap > settings. 2. Tap the on/off switch for each calendar that you want to show or hide. The calendars are kept synchronized on your phone, whether or not you hide them. Choosing which calendars are synced on your phone You can choose which calendars to keep synchronized on your phone. 1.
More apps More apps What can I do in the HTC hub? In the HTC hub, you can check weather forecasts, stock updates, and the latest news. Checking weather Shirt or sweater? Check the local weather in the HTC hub before you head out. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left.
More apps 2. 123 Tap HTC. You'll see the weather in your current location as well as the weather in other cities around the world. 3. Tap your current location to open the weather info screen and see more detailed weather forecasts for your location. Or tap another city to check its weather forecasts. 4. On the weather screen, tap the icons at the bottom to view in full screen or check hourly weather. 5. To check weather forecasts for upcoming days, tap .
More apps § To refresh the weather info onscreen, tap > refresh. § Not seeing the weather in your current location? Return to the Start screen and go to Settings > location to check whether Location services is turned on. Adding a city 1. On the HTC hub weather screen, scroll down the list to check what cities have already been added. 2. Tap 3. Enter the name of a city or country. . As you type, matching locations are shown. 4. Tap the city that you want to add.
More apps 3. Tap done to delete them. Changing the temperature scale and other settings 1. On the HTC hub weather screen, tap your location to open the weather info screen. 2. Tap > settings. 3. Under Temperature scale, select Fahrenheit or Celsius. 4. Turn on or off weather sound effects and other options. 5. Press to apply the new settings. Keeping track of your stocks In the HTC hub, you can get the latest updates for the stock quotes and market indices that you follow . 1.
More apps 3. Flick left to go to the stocks list. 4. If there's a long list, swipe your finger up or down to browse through the stocks that you're following. 5. Tap an item to see a stock's trade information and price chart for the current day. 6. Tap another period if you want to check the stock’s past trade information. For example, tap 5D to check the trade information for the past 5 days.
More apps Want instant updates to just one stock quote or index? Easy. Just pin the stock quote or index to your Start screen. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap HTC. 3. Flick left to go to stocks. 4. Press and hold a stock quote or index that you want to place on your Start screen, and then tap pin to start. A live tile for your chosen stock quote or index will be added to your Start screen. Adding a stock quote or stock market index . 1. While viewing stocks, tap 2.
More apps 3. Tap the stock quote or market index you want to add. Changing the stock list order 1. While viewing stocks, tap > edit. at the end of the item you want to move. 2. Press and hold 3. When the selected item is highlighted, drag it to where you want it to appear in the list. 4. Tap done. Deleting stock quotes or indices > edit. 1. While viewing stocks, tap 2. Tap each stock quote or index you want to delete. 3. Tap done to delete them.
More apps 129 Reading news feeds Don’t get left behind with yesterday’s stories. Subscribe to news feeds that cover breaking news, sports, top blogs, and more. Subscribing to news channels 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap HTC. 3. Slide left or right until you see the list of subscribed news channels. 4. To subscribe and add a news channel, tap 5. You can: § § . Tap a category, and then select one or more channels to subscribe to.
More apps 3. While reading the news summary, you can: Tap To Go to the web page where the story is published and read the full article. Share the link to the story from available options. Go to the previous or next story. Want instant updates to a subscribed news channel? Just pin your favorite news channel to the Start screen. In the list of subscribed news channels, press and hold your favorite channel, and then tap pin to start.
More apps 131 What's in the Office hub? Microsoft Office Mobile includes mobile versions of Microsoft Office applications. You'll find them in the Office hub. You can also use the Office hub to access and edit documents that are stored online. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Office. 3. Slide left or right across the screen to see your documents and other stuff. recent Lists all documents you've recently opened or saved.
More apps Creating and sharing notes Use Microsoft OneNote® to jot down notes and create to-do lists. You can also attach photos or voice recordings to your note so you don't lose any ideas or information. After creating a note, you can share it via email or sync it to SkyDrive. Composing a note 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap OneNote. 3. Tap 4. Tap the title box, enter a title for your note, and then tap 5. Compose your note. § § § . .
More apps 7. When you're done, tap 133 to save your note. Sharing or syncing a note You can share your notes via email or sync them to SkyDrive so you can access your notes anywhere. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap OneNote. 3. Tap the note you want to share, and then tap 4. Do any of the following: § § § . Tap share and select the email account you want to use to send the note. Tap sync to sync the note to your SkyDrive.
More apps Xbox LIVE in the Games hub Gaming on your phone is a truly social experience. With Xbox LIVE, Microsoft's gaming service, play games with your friends and use your avatar and gamer profile to keep track of game scores and achievements online through the Games hub. Xbox LIVE or Store may not be available in some countries or regions. 1. On the Start screen, tap . 2. Slide left or right across the screen and check what games are available.
More apps 135 Downloading and installing Xbox LIVE Extras Customize your avatar on the go with Xbox LIVE Extras. You can download this app for free. 1. On the Games hub, slide left or right to go to xbox. 2. Tap your name. Your phone then searches Store for the Xbox LIVE Extras app. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the app. Tap create avatar (or avatar) and start customizing your avatar.
Bluetooth and NFC Bluetooth and NFC Connecting a Bluetooth accessory You can connect a variety of Bluetooth accessories such as headsets, car kits, or speakers to your phone. § To listen to music, use an accessory such as a Bluetooth stereo headset that supports the A2DP profile. § Before connecting, make sure to set the accessory to discoverable. To find out how, please refer to the accessory's manual. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > Bluetooth. 3.
Bluetooth and NFC 137 When the accessory is connected to your phone, the Bluetooth icon appears on the status bar. You can also check the connection status shown below the accessory name on the Bluetooth Settings screen. Turn Bluetooth off when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals. Disconnecting a Bluetooth accessory 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > Bluetooth. 3.
Bluetooth and NFC Sharing content with NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication), you can share content with people easily just by placing your phone back to back with another phone that has Windows Phone 8 and NFC. Share a webpage you're viewing, contact information, and more. Turning NFC on and off 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > tap+send. 3. Tap the NFC sharing On/Off switch.
Bluetooth and NFC 139 Using NFC Before using NFC, you must enable Bluetooth. 1. Follow the steps for the item you want to share: Contact 1. Select a contact to share. 2. Tap Music > share contact > . 1. In Music+Videos, slide to the songs list. 2. Press and hold the name of the song, and then tap share. Office document 2. Tap 1. Find the document you want to share. Photo 1. Find the photo you want to share. 2. Tap Web page Tap Tap+Send. > share. 1. View the web page you want to share. 2.
Bluetooth and NFC 3. Briefly touch the other Windows Phone 8 phone back to back with your phone. The other phone will be asked to accept or ignore the transfer.
Settings 141 Settings Attentive phone features When your phone rings or during a call, it can sense and automatically respond to your actions or environment. You can go to the settings to find out what smart features your phone has in store for you. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > attentive phone. 3. You'll find these settings: Quiet ring on pickup Lowers the ring volume automatically when you hold and pick up your phone.
Settings Turning Battery Saver on When you turn Battery Saver on, your phone automatically turns off some services and features that use battery in the background. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > battery saver. 3. Tap the On/Off switch to turn Battery Saver on. 4. Tap advanced, and then select any of these options: § § § 5. Press When battery is low. Battery Saver automatically turns on whenever the battery gets to 20%. Now until next charge.
Settings 143 Setting the time delay before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the screen turns off automatically to save battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > lock screen. 3. Tap Screen times out after, and then select the time length that you want.
Settings Choosing notification sounds Choose different sounds for different types of notifications. You can use different sounds for incoming text or chat messages, voicemail, and email notifications. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > ringtones+sounds. 3. Tap the box for each notification type, and then choose a sound to assign to it. You can also turn on or off notification sounds for reminders and actions such as keypress, camera shutter, and more.
Settings Uninstalling an app If you're running out of phone storage, free up some space by removing apps you no longer use. Uninstalling an app also removes any information the app contained. Please remove apps with care. Most preinstalled apps cannot be uninstalled. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Press and hold an app, and then tap uninstall. Checking phone storage You can easily check how much phone storage is left so you don't get short of space when saving important stuff. 1.
Settings Free up storage space by transferring files, photos, and videos to your computer or by uploading them to SkyDrive. To learn more, see Keeping things in sync on page 91 and Backing up your files on page 91. Checking phone info You can find out various information about your phone such as the Windows Phone software version, RAM size, screen resolution, and more. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > about. 3.
Security 147 Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM card. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Flick left to go to applications, and then tap phone. 4. Tap the SIM security On/Off switch to turn it on. 5. When you're asked to enter the default SIM card PIN, enter 1111, and then tap enter. 6. To change the SIM card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN, and then enter a new PIN.
Security 2. Enter the new PIN, tap enter, and then reconfirm the new PIN. Protecting your phone with a password Protect your personal information and prevent others from using your phone without your permission by setting a password. You'll be asked to enter the password every time you turn on your phone or when the phone resumes after it's left idle for a certain time. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > lock screen. 3. Tap the Password On/Off switch to turn it on. 4.
Security 149 3. Tap next. 4. Choose which content kids can access when your phone is in Kid's Corner mode. 5. Tap next and then tap set password or skip. Setting a password adds an extra layer of security when returning from Kid's Corner. 6. Tap launch kid's corner. The Kid's Corner lock screen appears. 7. Drag the lock screen up to show the Kid's Corner screen. 8. Tap Customize to give a name to your Kid's Corner screen, choose a Kid's Corner lock screen picture, and more.
Security Closing and disabling Kid's Corner Close and disable Kid's Corner if you no longer need it. 1. From the Kid's Corner screen, briefly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch the phone to Sleep mode. 2. Briefly press the POWER button again to wake your phone up. 3. Swipe your finger up the lock screen. 4. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 5. Tap Settings > kid's corner. 6. Tap the On/Off switch to disable Kid's Corner.
Update and reset 151 Update and reset How to get and install updates From time to time, software updates may be available. Your phone can check and notify you if there’s a new update. Setting update notification and downloading option You can set your phone to notify you when new updates are available for your phone. You can also allow your phone to automatically download those updates. 1. On the Start screen, slide to the left. 2. Tap Settings > phone update. 3.
Update and reset Preparing for a software update To make sure a software update can be carried out smoothly and without interruptions, prepare your phone for the update. Here's what you need to check. § If your battery level is low, give your phone a quick charge before starting the update. § Check how much free space you have on your phone and make some room for the update. To find out how to check the available storage, see Checking phone storage on page 145.
Update and reset 153 Installing an update When you see the notification about an available software update, you can update your phone right away. Or you can dismiss the notification and update some other time. Your phone will remind you again in a few days. Have you prepared your phone for the update? If you haven't, please see Preparing for a software update on page 152 on what you should check and prepare.
Update and reset Factory reset Do a factory reset to change your phone back to its original state before the first time you turned it on. If you’re passing your phone on to someone else or your phone has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset). Factory reset is not a step to be taken lightly. It’ll permanently delete all your data and customized settings, and will remove any apps you’ve downloaded and installed.
Update and reset 3. 155 Then press the following hardware buttons in sequence: VOLUME UP > VOLUME DOWN > POWER > VOLUME DOWN.
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Index Index Symbols 3G - roaming 94 - turning on or off 93 A Airplane mode 50 Appointment - creating 117 Apps - managing 144 - settings 144 - switching between apps 36 - uninstalling 145 B Battery 16 Battery Saver 142 Bing Search 101 Bluetooth 136 Browser 106 C Calendar 117 Call history 48 Camera - settings 40 Chat 71 Check in - Facebook 65 - Microsoft Account 65 Contacts - about 52 - adding 53 - adding a new number from call history 49 - deleting a contact 57 - deleting a contact group 63 - editi
Index Display - adjusting screen brightness 142 - setting delay before screen turns off 143 Download apps 37 E Email - deleting 83 - Exchange ActiveSync 79 - inboxes 81 - Microsoft Account 78 - moving 83 - POP3/IMAP 78 - sending 82 - settings 85 Emergency calls 44 Exchange ActiveSync email 79 F Facebook - chatting 71 - checking in 65 - profile 63 - sharing photos and videos 88 Factory reset 154 Firmware updates 153 Flight mode 50 G Games hub 134 159 H Hands free 136 Hard reset 154 Home screen 24 HTC h
Index - profile 63 - setting up 78 Microsoft Office 131 Microsoft Tag 103 MMS 74 Music - playing 89 Mute microphone in a call 48 My Verizon Mobile 22 N News feeds 129 Notification sounds 144 Phone updates 153 Photos - sharing 74, 88 - viewing 86 Pictures 86 Podcasts - playing 89 Power - sleep mode 33 Profile - Facebook 63 - Microsoft Account 63 Pushpins 112 Q O QR Code 103 Office hub 131 OneNote 132 Outlook email 79 R P Pairing 136 Password lock 148 People 52 Phone - answering or rejecting a c
Index Search - contacts 56 - scanned items 103 - Web search 101 Silent mode 32, 143 SIM card - assigning PIN 147 - contacts 53 SkyDrive - sharing photos and videos 88 Sleep mode 33 Software updates 153 Sounds - flip to mute ringer 141 - notifications 144 - pocket mode 141 - quiet ring on pickup 141 - ringtone 35 - silent 32, 143 - volume 32, 143 Speakerphone 47 Speech commands 37 Start screen - about 24 - adding items 25 - personalizing 36 - rearranging items 24 - removing items 25 Stocks 125 Storage space
