User Guide Lumia with Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 Issue 1.
About this user guide This guide is the user guide for your software release. Important: For important info on the safe use of the phone, read the Product and safety information section in the in-box or online user guide. To find out how to get started with your new phone, read the in-box user guide. For the online user guidance, videos, even more info, and troubleshooting help, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/. You can also check out the support videos at www.youtube.com/lumiasupport.
User Guide Lumia with Windows Phone 8.
Games 104 Lifestyle apps and services 106 Office 109 Microsoft Office Mobile 109 Write a note 112 Continue with a document on another device 112 Use the calculator 112 Use your work phone 113 Tips for business users 113 Phone management & connectivity 115 Update your phone software 115 Use a high speed connection 116 Use a secure VPN connection 116 WiFi 117 NFC 118 Bluetooth 120 Memory and storage 122 Copy content between your phone and computer 125 Security 126 Wallet
For your safety Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or against local laws and regulations. SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS Switch the device off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference or danger, for example, in aircraft, in hospitals or near medical equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting areas. Obey all instructions in restricted areas. ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving.
Get started Get to grips with the basics, and have your phone up and running in no time. Lock the keys and screen If you want to avoid accidentally making a call when your phone is in your pocket or bag, you can set your keys and screen to lock automatically. Press the power key. Unlock the keys and screen Press the power key, and drag the lock screen up. © 2015 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
Tip: Instead of pressing the power key, you can also double-tap the screen if doubletap is switched on. To switch on double-tap, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > touch, and switch Wake up to On . Doubletap to wake up is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures.
3. When the battery is full, disconnect the charger from the phone, then from the wall outlet. You don't need to charge the battery for a specific length of time, and you can use the phone while it's charging. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take up to 20 minutes before the charging indicator is displayed. Tip: You can use USB charging when a wall outlet is not available. Data can be transferred while charging the device.
You may need a wireless charging cover for wireless charging to work. The cover may be included in the sales box, or it may be sold separately. Only use original Lumia wireless charging covers designed for your phone. Wireless chargers are sold separately. The charging areas on the phone and the charger need to touch, so make sure you align the phone and charger properly. Not all phone models fit in all chargers. Use only wireless chargers compatible with your device. 1.
Your first Lumia? Let’s get started. Set up your new phone, explore your phone’s views and menus, and learn how to use the touch screen. Set up your phone Make the most out of your phone’s features from the get-go. When you switch your phone on for the first time, your phone guides you to set up your network connections, phone settings, and Microsoft account in one sitting.
Tip: You can also create a Microsoft account later. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > email+accounts > add an account > Microsoft account. You can also create or manage your account at www.live.com. 3. Fill in your account details. 4. Type in your phone number or an alternative mail address. They are used to send you a one-time verification code and to protect your data. 5. Select how you want to get your one-time verification code. 6.
Tip: To go back to the start screen from any view, tap the start key . The apps menu is the home to all your apps – in neat alphabetical order. All the installed apps end up here. To look up an app in the apps menu, tap , or tap a letter. 2. To add an app shortcut to your start screen, in the apps menu, tap and hold the app, and tap pin to start. Check notifications and change settings quickly Swipe down from the top of the screen. © 2015 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
In the action centre, you can quickly see notifications, such as your missed calls and unread mails and messages, open the camera, and access all phone settings. Navigate inside an app There’s more to your apps than meets the eye. To find more views in an app, swipe left. To discover more actions, use the options menu. In most apps, to go to another view, swipe left. Find more options in an app Tap . In the options menu, you can find additional settings and actions that are not shown as icons.
Use the touch screen Explore your phone with a tap, swipe, or drag. 1. To use your phone, simply tap or tap and hold the touch screen. 2. To open further options, place your finger on an item until the menu opens. Example: To open an app or other item, tap the app or item. To edit or delete a calendar appointment, tap and hold the appointment, and select the appropriate option. Tip: You can even use your phone while wearing gloves.
Tap and hold to drag an item Place your finger on the item for a couple of seconds, and slide your finger across the screen. Swipe Place your finger on the screen, and slide your finger in the direction you want. Example: Swipe left or right between the start screen and the apps menu, or between different views in the hubs. To quickly scroll through a long list or menu, slide your finger quickly in a flicking motion up or down the screen, and lift your finger. To stop the scrolling, tap the screen.
Zoom in or out Place 2 fingers on an item, such as a map, photo, or web page, and slide your fingers apart or together. Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Tip: The screen rotates automatically when you turn the phone 90 degrees. To lock the screen in its current orientation, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > screen rotation. Switch Rotation lock to On . Screen rotation may not work in all apps or views. © 2015 Microsoft Mobile.
Back, start, and search keys The back, start, and search keys help you navigate your phone. • • • • • • To see which apps you have open, tap and hold the back key . You can then switch to another app or close the ones you don’t need. To go back to the previous screen you were in, tap the back key . Your phone remembers all the apps and websites you've visited since the last time your screen was locked. To go to the start screen, tap the start key . The app you were in stays open in the background.
Copy contacts Have your nearest and dearest instantly at your fingertips. Use the Transfer my Data app to easily copy your contacts, text messages, and pictures from your old phone. The app does not work with all phone models. Tip: If your old phone is a Windows Phone device, or if you have previously backed up your contacts to your Microsoft account, to import your contacts from the service, just sign in to your account on your phone. The contacts are imported automatically.
1. To select what you want to back up to your Microsoft account, on your previous Windows Phone device, tap Settings > backup. Your contacts and calendar are backed up automatically to your Microsoft account. 2. On your new Lumia phone, sign in to your Microsoft account. Your contacts, calendar, and text messages are automatically transferred to your new Lumia phone.
3. Select Copy content to Nokia Lumia, and follow the instructions shown on your computer. Your files are copied to OneDrive. Your photos are copied to the Pictures folder in OneDrive, and your contacts and calendar events to your Outlook.com. 4. To access your photos, on your Lumia phone, swipe left, and tap OneDrive. Your contacts and calendar events are synced automatically.
Basics Learn how to get the most out of your new phone. What’s new in this release? Check some of the key things in this release at a glance. • • • • Find the settings you’re looking for easily – settings are now reorganised into groups, and you can even search them. Switch your calendar to show week numbers in the monthly view. Switch mobile data on and off easily – add a shortcut to the action centre. Cortana supports new languages: French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Switch between views and apps Not all your apps are on the start screen – swipe to the apps menu to find them. Or check what’s already running on your phone and switch between the apps. To see all the apps on your phone, on the start screen, simply swipe left. To return to the start screen, swipe right. Tip: To find an app quickly, tap any letter in the apps menu, and in the following menu, tap the first letter or character for the app you want. View, switch between, and close open apps .
Navigate the settings menu On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS. To go to a settings group, tap any settings group title, and select the group you want. To search for a particular setting, tap , and start typing the name of the setting. Personalise the navigation bar All Lumia phones have 3 keys across the bottom: the back, start, and search key. You can change the way this navigation bar behaves. Hiding the navigation bar is not supported by all phones.
• • • • • See your missed calls and recent unread mails and messages Check any notifications, such as available app updates in Store Open apps Check for WiFi networks, and connect to them Quickly jump to settings 2. To close the menu, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Personalise the action centre On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > notifications+actions. To change a shortcut, tap the shortcut and the app you want.
Use your phone in flight mode In places where you don't want to make or receive calls, you can still access your music, videos, and offline games if you switch flight mode on. Flight mode closes connections to the mobile network and switches your device's wireless features off. If supported by your device, the NFC payment and ticketing feature of the device may remain active. Comply with the instructions and safety requirements given by, for example, an airline, and any applicable laws and regulations.
A GPRS data connection is open. Your phone is connected to a 3G network. A high-speed (HSDPA/HSUPA) data connection is open. A high-speed (HSPA+/DC-HSDPA) data connection is open. Your phone is connected to a 4G network. Data is transferred over a mobile data connection. WiFi connection A WiFi connection is available. A WiFi connection is active. A mobile data connection is shared with other devices over WiFi. Data is transferred over WiFi.
Location An app or service is using your location info. Driving mode Driving mode is switched on. Accounts Learn about the different accounts on your phone and what you can do with them. Benefits of creating a Microsoft account With a Microsoft account, you can access Microsoft services with a single username and password on your computer or phone. You can also use the same username and password on your Xbox.
If you already have an Xbox Live.com, Hotmail.com, or Outlook.com account, or if you have created a Microsoft account on your Surface tablet or Windows PC, you don’t have to create a new one – just sign in with the username and password for that account. If you don’t have a Microsoft account yet, you can create one with your phone. 1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > email +accounts > add an account. 2. Tap Microsoft account. 3.
Tip: If your previous phone was a Windows Phone and you have backed up your content to your Microsoft account, restore the backup and get your stuff easily on your new phone. Set up My Family If you want to restrict your kids from downloading paid or age-rated content from Store or games store, set up My Family. Xbox doesn't support child accounts in some countries or regions where Windows Phones are available. 1. Go to https://www.windowsphone.com/family, and log in to your Microsoft account. 2.
With OneDrive, you can access your photos, documents, and more from your phone, tablet, or computer. Depending on the app, you can even continue working on a document right from where you left it earlier. There are several places where you can access your stuff on OneDrive. You can save photos to OneDrive in the Photos hub, or manage your office documents in the Office hub.
There are several places where you can access your stuff on OneDrive. On your phone, you can check your photos and videos in the Photos hub, or open your Office documents in the Office hub. You can also download the OneDrive app from Store to see and manage all types of files on your phone. On your tablet or computer, you can either manage your stuff online at onedrive.com, or you can use the OneDrive app and access OneDrive straight from your desktop.
2. Tap a photo, crop it as you like, and tap . Tip: Why not match your background and tile colours with your background picture? Tap Background or Accent colour. To share your theme and other settings to all your Windows devices, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > sync my settings, and switch theme to On . Move a tile Tap and hold the tile, drag and drop it to the new location, and tap the screen.
Pin an app Swipe left to go to the apps menu, tap and hold the app, and tap pin to start. Pin a contact Tap People, tap and hold the contact, and tap pin to start. When you pin contacts, their feed updates are shown on the tile, and you can call them directly from the start screen. Show more tiles on the start screen See more apps at a glance – add a third column of tiles to your start screen. Showing more tiles is not supported by all phone models. For availability, go to www.microsoft.
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > lock screen. Tip: You can decide which app notifications, such as missed calls or new messages, you want to see on the lock screen. Simply tap a notification slot, and choose the app you want to add. Change the background photo Tap change photo, select a photo, adjust it to get the best possible fit, and tap . Tip: You can also choose an app to show info on your lock screen, or let Bing shuffle photos there.
Switch night mode on In the glance screen settings, change the setting for Night mode to your liking. First, select the colour for the text on the glance screen, or hide the glance screen completely for a certain time period. Then set the time when you want to have night mode on. Create a safe, fun start screen for kids You can let your kids use some apps on your phone without having to worry about them accidentally deleting your work mail, making online purchases, or doing anything else they shouldn't.
Switch the kid's start screen off On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS, and switch kid's corner to Off . Personalise your phone tones Change the notification tones your phone uses for calls, messages, and more, or add your own tones or your favourite song to the collection. 1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > ringtones+sounds. 2. Select the type of ringtone or alert you want to change, and select the sound.
Tip: Don’t want to keep your phone in silent mode but can’t answer right now? To silence an incoming call, press the volume down key. If you have switched Flip to silence on, you can simply turn your phone face down. To switch Flip to silence on, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > audio, swipe left, if needed, and switch Flip to silence to On . Switch silent mode off Tap . Switch the vibration off If you don’t want your phone to vibrate, tap .
Install a speech language Depending on your region and Cortana version, you may need to download and install the appropriate speech language to use Cortana. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > speech. Under Speech language, select the language, and follow the instructions. For more info, go to www.windowsphone.com. After you have installed the language, you must update your phone software.
Magnify the screen Switch Screen magnifier to On , and double-tap the screen with 2 fingers. When using the magnifier, use 2 fingers to move around the screen. To stop magnification, double-tap the screen with 2 fingers. Use your phone with a TTY/TDD Switch TTY/TDD to full. The available TTY/TDD modes may vary depending on your network service provider. Take a screenshot You can take screenshots of what’s on your phone screen and use them like any photos. 1.
2. To view or manage the screenshots you’ve taken, tap Photos > albums > Screenshots. Extend battery life Get the most out of your phone while getting the battery life you need. There are steps you can take to save power on your phone. To save power: Charge wisely Always charge the battery fully. Select only the sounds that you need Mute unnecessary sounds, such as key press sounds.
• • Lower the screen brightness • • Stop apps from running in the background • • © 2015 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved. top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > lock screen > Screen times out after. Change the glance screen settings. To shortly see the time and your notifications when moving your phone, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > glance screen, and switch Glance screen to peek. To switch glance screen off, switch Glance screen to off.
Use location services selectively If you want to keep location services switched on, but don't want to use check-in services, on the start screen, tap People > > settings, and switch Use my location to Off . Use network connections selectively • • • • • • Set your phone to check for new mail less frequently, or even by request only. In every mailbox you have, tap > settings > sync settings, and select how often to sync. Switch Bluetooth on only when needed. Switch NFC on only when needed.
Using a WiFi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data connection. If both WiFi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the WiFi connection. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap 1. Make sure WiFi networking is switched to On 2. Select the connection you want to use. . .
Swipe to write text Swipe from the first letter of the word, and draw a path from letter to letter. Lift your finger after the last letter. To continue, keep on swiping without tapping the space key. Your phone adds the spaces. Not all languages are supported. Switch between upper and lower case characters Tap the shift key. To switch caps lock mode on, double-tap the key. To return to normal mode, tap the shift key again. Type in a number or special character Tap the numbers and symbols key.
Copy or paste text Tap a word, drag the circles before and after the word to highlight the section you want to copy, and tap . To paste the text, tap . Add an accent to a character Tap and hold the character, and tap the accent or the accented character, if supported by your keyboard. Delete a character Tap the backspace key. Switch between the writing languages Tap and hold the language key, and select the language you want. The language key is only shown when more than one keyboard is installed.
Tip: To put a full stop at the end of a sentence, and to start a new sentence, tap the space key twice. Use keyboard word suggestions Your phone suggests words as you write, to help you write quickly and more accurately. Word suggestions may not be available in all languages. When you start writing a word, your phone suggests possible words. When the word you want is shown in the suggestion bar, select the word. To see more suggestions, swipe left.
Switch word suggestions off On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > keyboard. Tap your language keyboard, and clear the Suggest text check box. Empty the word suggestion list On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > keyboard > advanced > reset suggestions to remove all the words that you have added to the suggestion list.
Scan codes or text Use your phone camera to scan things, such as QR codes, barcodes, and book and DVD covers, and get further info on what your phone recognises. Vision search is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/ mobile/support/wpfeatures. Tap the search key , and tap If your phone has Cortana, tap • • Tap Tap > lenses... > > Lenses > . . Lumia Camera, and depending on your phone: . 1. Point the camera at a code. 2. Tap a result for more info.
This feature may not be available in all languages. Clock and calendar Keep track of time – learn how to use your phone as a clock, as well as an alarm clock, and how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up to date. Set an alarm You can use your phone as an alarm clock, and even set your favourite song as your alarm tone. Tap Alarms. 1. Tap . 2. Set the time, fill in the alarm details, and tap .
Snooze an alarm If you don’t want to get up just yet, when the alarm sounds, tap snooze. Before snoozing, you can change the snooze time. Tip: Tapping the back key snoozes the alarm for 2 minutes. Switch an alarm off Tap Alarms, and switch the alarm to Off Delete an alarm Tap the alarm and . . Update the time and date automatically You can set your phone to update the time, date, and time zone automatically.
Create an event on another calendar By default, your events go to your Microsoft account calendar. If you have, for example, a shared calendar with your family, you can create and share the event instantly. To change the calendar when creating the event, tap more details > Calendar and the calendar you want to use. Example: You can create an event to a calendar you are sharing with other people, such as your work calendar, so they know when you are busy.
Tip: Feeling energetic? Or hands full and no time for extra tasks? To quickly bring the time of the event forward or postpone it, tap and hold the task, and select the option you want. Mark a task as complete Tap and hold the task, and tap complete. Use multiple calendars When you set up your mail or social networking accounts on your phone, you can sync the calendars from all your accounts in one place. 1. Tap Calendar. 2. To show or hide a calendar, tap > settings, and switch the calendar on or off.
Tip: Want to make sure you don’t miss a call on one SIM while having an active call on the other? Use Smart Dual SIM to set your SIMs to forward calls between them or to another phone. For availability of this feature, contact your network service provider. Manage your SIMs Don’t want work to interfere with your free time? Or do you have a cheaper data connection on one SIM? You can decide which SIM you want to use. Dual SIM is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.
Browse your SIM apps If your service provider has included apps on your SIM card, here's how to find them. 1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > mobile+SIM. 2. Tap the SIM. 3. Tap SIM applications. Store Make your phone your own with more apps, games, and other items, some of which are free of charge. Browse Store to find the latest content for you and your phone.
You can search for and download content directly to your phone, or browse Store content on your computer and send links from there to your phone by text message. Many items are free of charge; some you need to pay for with your credit card or on your phone bill. The availability of payment methods depends on your country of residence and your network service provider. Using services or downloading content, including free items, may cause the transfer of large amounts of data, which may result in data costs.
For more info on an item, contact the publisher of the item. Tip: Use a WiFi connection to download large files. Tip: In the Store main view, you can see a notification at the top right corner of the screen on how many of your downloaded apps, games, and other content have updates. If the app you’ve downloaded doesn’t support your phone language, the app uses US English by default. If you’ve added more than one phone language and the app supports one of them, the app is downloaded in the supported language.
Receive adverts If you want to receive adverts and tips about apps that might interest you, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS, and switch advertising id to On . If you want to clear the info that your phone uses to find your relevant adverts and tips, tap reset your advertising ID. © 2015 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
People & messaging Contact your friends and family, and share your files, such as photos, using your phone. Stay tuned with the latest updates to your social networking services even when on the go. Calls Learn how to make calls on your new phone and talk to your friends. Call a contact Calling your friends is quick and easy when you've saved them as contacts in your phone. Tap . 1. Tap . 2. Tap the contact and the number, if the contact has several numbers.
Tap Skype, and sign in with the same Microsoft account that you use with your phone. To call a Skype contact, swipe to people, tap the contact you want to call, and tap . For more info on Skype-to-Skype calls, see the video at www.youtube.com/watch? v=AF2HRYdPnAM (in English only). Tip: To save on data costs, use a WiFi network connection with Skype whenever possible. Make a video call with Skype Swipe to people, tap the contact you want to call, and tap .
Cortana is not available in all regions and languages. For info on the supported languages, go to www.windowsphone.com. Silence an incoming call If your phone rings when you don't want to be disturbed, you can silence the ringtone for that call. If you want to be able to silence your phone by turning it face down, the Flip to silence feature must be switched on. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > audio, swipe left, if needed, and switch Flip to silence to On .
Make a conference call Your phone supports conference calls between 2 or more people. The maximum number of participants can vary, depending on your network service provider. 1. Make a call to the first person. 2. To make a call to another person, tap 3. When the new call is answered, tap . To add more people, tap . again. Have a private conversation with someone Tap and the person's name or phone number. The conference call is put on hold on your phone. The other people continue the conference call.
• Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > network+ > set, and type in the voice mail number given by your service provider, if needed. If you have a dual SIM phone, tap the SIM you want before typing in the number. Depending on your phone, you may either forward all your calls to your voice mail, or make the choice separately for different situations, such as when you can’t answer or when you’re in a call.
Switch between calls Tap TAP TO SWAP. Block calls and messages If you are getting unwanted calls or text messages, you can block them with the call+SMS filter app. To add a phone number to your blocked numbers list, tap the caller you want to block, and tap block number.... , swipe to history, tap and hold You can also add numbers to your blocked numbers list from text messages. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > call +SMS filter.
People hub The People hub is where all your friends’ contact info is kept. It lets you stay in touch with the people who matter the most through groups. Your social networks are also here. Go to contacts to see your friends’ contact info from every account you have signed into. You can organise the list the way you like by filtering it by account or hiding the contacts without phone numbers. Your own contact card is also here.
Tip: You can also filter out the contacts without phone numbers. Switch Hide contacts without phone numbers to On . Save a number from a received call When you’ve received a call, you can easily save the number if it’s not yet saved in your People hub. You can save the number in a new or existing contacts list entry. 1. Tap , and swipe to history. 2. Tap next to a phone number, and tap . 3. Tap , edit the phone number and phone number type, and tap 4.
2. Tap choose a contact and the contact to be linked. Unlink a contact Tap the main contact and , and tap the contact to be unlinked and unlink. Copy contacts Have your nearest and dearest instantly at your fingertips. Use the Transfer my Data app to easily copy your contacts, text messages, and pictures from your old phone. The app does not work with all phone models.
Make sure your SIM card is inserted. 1. Tap People. 2. Tap > settings > import from SIM. 3. To import all your contacts, tap import. Tip: To select individual contacts, tap clear, and use the check boxes. You can’t save contacts to your new SIM card. Create, edit, or delete a contact group You can create contact groups to send a message to several people at the same time, or to see social updates from just group members.
1. On the start screen, tap People, and swipe to contacts. 2. Tap a contact and > share contact > . 3. Select how you want to share, and follow the instructions. Change your profile photo You can select your contact card photo on your phone. Pick a photo you just took or an existing profile photo from one of your social networking services. 1. Tap People, and swipe to contacts. 2. At the top of your contacts list, tap your own photo. 3.
Post your status If you feel like reaching out to your friends, let them know what's on your mind. Post a status update to the social networking services that you use. 1. Tap People, and swipe to contacts. 2. Tap your own contact card and post an update. 3. Select the service to post to. 4. Write your message. 5. Tap . Share a photo in social networking services After you take a photo, upload it to the web so all your friends can see what you're up to. 1. Tap Photos. 2.
• • Your mobile subscription supports multimedia messages. Your data connection is switched on. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > mobile+SIM, and switch Data connection to On . Only compatible devices can receive and show multimedia messages. Messages may look different in different devices. Forward a message In threads, tap a conversation, tap and hold the message you want to forward, and tap forward.
You can send text messages that are longer than the character limit for a single message. Longer messages are sent as two or more messages. Your service provider may charge accordingly. Characters with accents, other marks, or some language options, take more space, and limit the number of characters that can be sent in a single message. Using services or downloading content, including free items, may cause the transfer of large amounts of data, which may result in data costs.
Chat using Skype You can use your phone to send Skype-to-Skype instant messages. If you don't yet have the Skype app, you can download it from www.windowsphone.com. 1. Tap Skype. 2. Sign in with the same Microsoft account that you use with your phone. 3. Swipe to people, and tap the contact you want to chat with. 4. Write your message, and tap . For more info on Skype-to-Skype instant messages, see the video at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=AF2HRYdPnAM (in English only).
1. When writing a message, tap > voice note. 2. Record your message, and tap done. 3. Tap . Mail You can use your phone to read and reply to mail when you're on the go. On the start screen, tap . To send and receive mail, you must be connected to the internet. Add or delete a mailbox If you use different mail addresses for business and leisure, no problem – you can add several mailboxes to your phone. Add your first mailbox To set up mail in your phone, you must be connected to the internet.
To find out more about setting up different mail accounts, see the How-to section at www.windowsphone.com. Add a mailbox later In your mailbox, tap > add email account and an account, and sign in. Tip: To add your Exchange work mail, contacts, and calendar to your phone, select Exchange as your account, write your work mail address and password, and tap sign in. Your new mailbox appears as a new tile on the start screen.
You can pin several mailboxes to the start screen. For example, dedicate a tile for business mail and another for personal mail. If you link several mailboxes into a unified inbox, you can open mails from all your inboxes in one tile. To read your mail, tap the tile. Send mail Don't let your mails pile up. Use your phone to read and write mails on the go. 1. Tap . 2. Tap and an account, if you have linked inboxes. 3. To add a recipient from your contacts list, tap , or start writing a name.
Read mail If you’re waiting for important news, you don’t have to wait until you’re at your desk. Use your phone to read your mails. You can see when you have new mail on the start screen. 1. Tap . 2. In your mailbox, tap the mail. Unread mail is marked in a different colour. Tip: To zoom in or out, place 2 fingers on the screen, and slide them together or apart. Tip: If a mail contains a web address, tap it to go to the website.
Forward a mail Open the mail, and tap > forward. Delete mail When your mailbox is overflowing, delete some mails to free up space in your phone. 1. In your mailbox, tap to the left of the mails you want to delete. 2. Tap the check boxes that appear next to the mails, and tap . All the mails you selected are deleted. Depending on your mail account, the mails may be deleted from your mail server, too. Delete one mail Open the mail, and tap .
Camera Why carry a separate camera if your phone has all you need for capturing memories? With your phone camera, you can easily take photos or record videos. Get to know Lumia Camera When you want to take outstanding photos, Lumia Camera gives you full control. With Lumia Camera, you can: • • • • • • Change each setting manually to your preference Easily share your photos and videos Record high-definition videos. 4K and Full HD videos are not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > photos+camera. 2. Tap Default camera app, and select the camera you want. Camera basics Taking a photo or recording a video is quick and easy, as is sharing it with your friends. Take a photo Shoot sharp and vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album. Depending on your phone, the features of the Lumia Camera app may vary.
Glam up your selfie Use the Lumia Selfie app to take cool selfies. Your photo is enhanced and ready to be shared in a snap. To download the Lumia Selfie app or check that you have the latest version, go to www.windowsphone.com. Lumia Selfie may not be available for all phone models. 1. Tap Lumia Selfie. 2. To take a selfie with the front camera, simply tap the screen. The front camera is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/ wpfeatures. 3.
Save your photos and videos to a memory card If there is a memory card in your phone, and your phone memory is filling up, save the photos you take and videos you record to the memory card. For the best video quality, record videos to your phone memory. If you record videos to the memory card, it is recommended that the microSD card you use is a fast 4–128GB card by a well-known manufacturer. The memory card is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures.
Using services or downloading content, including free items, may cause the transfer of large amounts of data, which may result in data costs. Not all sharing services support all file formats or videos recorded in high quality. Advanced photography Your phone gives you great control over your photo settings. Take exactly the kind of photo you like. Take photos like a pro Unleash your full creative potential and take professional-looking photos.
2. To stop recording, release the camera key. The timer stops. Tip: To view the video you just recorded, tap the round thumbnail at the corner of the screen. The video is saved in Camera Roll. Change the video capture resolution Tap , swipe to video, tap Resolution, and select the resolution you want. Depending on your phone, the highest available resolution is either 4K or Full HD.
6. To add a speed blur effect, tap . 7. To save the action shot in Camera Roll, tap . Save the best frame Tap CHOOSE BEST FRAME, tap the slider or swipe left or right to find the best frames in your video, and tap to save the frame as a separate photo in Camera Roll. You can save as many frames as you want. Add movement to your photos Use the Lumia Cinemagraph app to animate your still photos and make them seem almost alive.
Photos hub The photos you've taken or videos you've recorded with your phone are saved to the Photos hub, where you can browse and view them. To find your photos and videos easily, mark your favourites, or organise them into albums. View photos Relive those important moments – view the photos on your phone. Tap Photos. © 2015 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
1. To view a photo you've taken, swipe to albums, and tap Camera Roll and the photo. 2. To view the next photo, swipe left. To view the previous photo, swipe right. Find photos by date and location Tap > settings > Group my photos by time and location. Zoom in or out Place 2 fingers on the screen, and slide your fingers together or apart. Tip: To quickly zoom in or zoom back out, double-tap the photo.
The folder appears as an album in the albums view on your phone. Tip: If your computer's operating system is Windows 7 or Windows 8 or later, you can also use the Windows Phone app. With Windows 7, you can download it from www.windowsphone.com. Delete an album Tap Photos > albums. Tap and hold an album, and tap delete. When you delete an album from the phone, the photos in that album are also deleted. If you've copied the album to your computer, the album and the photos in it stay on your computer.
Tip: Your phone is shown under portable devices as Windows Phone. To see the folders of your phone, double-click the name of the phone. There are separate folders for documents, music, photos, ringtones, and videos. 3. Open the folder for photos, and select and copy the photos to your computer. Tip: If your computer's operating system is Windows 7 or Windows 8, you can also use the Windows Phone app. With Windows 7, you can download it from www.windowsphone.com.
Tip: To revert to the original photo, tap > revert to original. Show your photos on your friend's screen Want to show your best shots to your friends? Use the PhotoBeamer mobile projector, and show your photos on your friend's screen, without any cables. 1. On the device you want to use to show the photos, go to https:// www.photobeamer.com (in English). 2. On your phone, tap PhotoBeamer. 3. Tap the photo you want to show on the screen. 4. On the PhotoBeamer web page, scan the QR code with your phone.
Maps & navigation Explore what’s out there and how to get there. Switch location services on Use map apps to find out where you are, and save your location to the photos you take. Apps can use your location info to offer you a wider variety of services. 1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS. 2. Tap location, and switch Location services to On . Find a location Maps helps you find specific locations and businesses. Tap Maps. 1. Tap . 2.
Get voice-guided driving directions After setting your destination (use your current location as the start point), tap nav. > start voice Get directions for public transport After creating your route, tap . Public transport info is available in selected cities around the world. Download maps to your phone Save new maps to your phone before a journey, so you can browse the maps without an internet connection when travelling. To download and update maps, switch Wi-Fi networking on.
The trip meter may not be accurate, depending on the availability and quality of your satellite connection. © 2015 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
Internet Learn how to create wireless connections and browse the web while keeping your data costs down. Define internet connections If your network service provider charges you on a pay-as-you-use basis, you may want to change the WiFi and mobile data settings to reduce your data costs. You can use different settings for roaming and at home. Important: Use encryption to increase the security of your WiFi connection. Using encryption reduces the risk of others accessing your data.
Tip: You can also type in a password for the connection. 4. Select the connection on the other device. The other device uses data from your data plan, which may result in data traffic costs. For info on availability and costs, contact your network service provider. Use your data plan efficiently If you are worried about your data usage costs, the Data Sense app helps you find more efficient ways to use mobile data and track your usage. This app can cut off data connections entirely if needed. 1.
Tip: You can also double-tap the screen. Open a new tab When you want to visit several websites at the same time, you can open new browser tabs and switch between them. Internet Explorer. Tap Tap 6 > . Tip: To open tabs you’re browsing on other devices, tap 6 , and swipe left to other. Tip: To go back to the previous website inside a tab, swipe right. Open a tab for private browsing > new InPrivate tab.
1. To set the browser to always use the mode you want, tap settings. 2. Change the setting for Website preference. Internet Explorer > Switch to the reading view Tap on the address bar. To set the font size for the reading view, tap advanced settings > Reading view font size. > > settings > Tip: To learn more about the browser settings and what they do, tap the link at the bottom of the screen.
Clear the browser history When you've finished browsing, you can delete your private data, such as your browsing history and temporary internet files. 1. Tap 2. Tap Internet Explorer. > settings > delete history. A cache is a memory location that is used to store data temporarily. If you have, or have tried to, access confidential info or a secure service, requiring passwords, clear the cache after each use. Tip: To delete your search history, tap the search key delete history.
Entertainment Learn how to watch videos, listen to your favourite music, and play games. Watch and listen You can use your phone to watch videos and listen to music and podcasts while on the move. Play music Listen to your favourite music wherever you are. Tap Music. Tap the artist, album, song, genre, or playlist you want to play. Tip: You can improve the quality of the sound by changing the equaliser settings. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > audio.
MixRadio Discover new music with MixRadio. With MixRadio, you can: • • • • • Listen to curated mixes Take your mixes offline and listen to them even without an internet connection Mark songs with thumbs up or thumbs down to get a mix that’s tailored more to your taste Create your own mixes based on your favourite artists Get more info about your favourite artists, such as their next gigs To learn more about using MixRadio, on your phone, tap .
Adjust the tone of music Boost the bass or adjust other bands to enhance your listening experience. Audio personalisation is not enabled when listening to the FM radio or when using Bluetooth accessories. 1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > audio. 2. To adjust the tone of music, swipe to equaliser, and drag the bands to your liking. You can also select one of the equaliser presets.
Tip: You can also connect using Bluetooth. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > Bluetooth, and pair your phone with the speaker. Share your screen using Lumia Beamer Do you have a presentation or document on your phone that you want to show on a bigger screen? Use the Lumia Beamer app to easily share your phone's screen on any other screen with internet access. If you don’t have the Lumia Beamer app in your phone, you can download it from www.windowsphone.com. 1.
3. You can also share your phone's screen with someone far away. To send a link by text message, mail, or social media, tap Share remotely and Messaging, Email, or Social media. 4. To update the screen, shake your phone. Tip: To update the screen automatically, tap auto update in the Lumia Beamer app. 5. To stop sharing, press the lock key, or in the Lumia Beamer app, tap stop beaming. FM radio Learn how to listen to the radio on your phone.
FM radio is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/ support/wpfeatures. To listen to the radio, you need to connect a compatible headset to the device. The headset acts as an antenna. The headset may be sold separately. Tap FM Radio. Go to the next or previous station Swipe left or right on the frequency bar. Close the FM radio app Tap the back key . Save a radio station Save your favourite radio stations so you can easily listen to them later.
Windows Phone app Windows Windows Phone app Phone app for desktop for Mac Windows Explorer Windows 8 x x x Windows 8 RT x Windows 7 x x x Windows Vista/XP Mac x x Games Keep yourself entertained by downloading and playing games on your phone. Get new games Head to games store to download and install new games on your phone. 1. Tap Games > games store. 2. Browse the selection, and tap the game you want. 3. To download a free game, tap install. 4. To try a game for free, tap try. 5.
Choose what your kid can download If your kid has a Windows Phone 8.1, you can use the My Family website to manage their game and app downloads and settings. To set up My Family, go to https:// www.windowsphone.com/family, sign in to the Microsoft account with both your and the kid’s mail address and password, and follow the instructions. You can add another parent to My Family on the My Family website. Both parents can manage the kid’s settings, but can’t change each other’s settings.
Control your Xbox One with your phone Control your Xbox One console with your phone using the Xbox SmartGlass app. If you don’t have the Xbox SmartGlass app in your phone, you can download it from www.windowsphone.com. Make sure you are signed in with the same Microsoft or Xbox Live account both on your phone and on your console. You can connect to the compatible Xbox One device using a WiFi or a mobile data connection. Tap Xbox SmartGlass.
Tip: You can pin your favourite stock to the start screen for easy viewing. Tap and hold the stock, and tap pin to start. Keep up to date with the news Check the latest news from your favourite sources. Tap News. To select the news sources you want to follow, swipe to Sources, and tap . Follow topics that interest you Swipe to Topics, tap , and search for whatever interests you – for example, your favourite hobby. You can then read articles on the selected topics in the Topics view.
Tip: To see the forecast for your current location for the next ten days, tap Daily. Tip: To quickly see the weather in other places, save your important locations to your favourites. Swipe to Favourites, tap , and add a location. Get new recipes and cooking ideas Find recipes, and add the ingredients to your shopping list in just one tap. Tap Food & Drink. 1. To find a recipe, tap Browse Recipes. 2.
Office Keep yourself organised. Learn how to use the calendar and the Microsoft Office apps. Microsoft Office Mobile Microsoft Office Mobile is your office away from the office. Go to the Office hub to create and edit Word documents and Excel workbooks, open and view PowerPoint slide shows, and share documents using SharePoint. You can also save your documents to OneDrive. OneDrive is cloud storage that you can use to access your documents from your phone, tablet, computer, or Xbox.
Tip: To access an important document quickly, you can pin it to the start screen. Tap and hold the document, and tap pin to start. Create a new document Swipe to recent, and tap . Search for text in a document Tap the Word file and . Add a comment Tap > . Format text Tap the Word file and > . Highlight text Tap the Word file and > , and select the highlight colour. See the document structure Tap . Send a document in a mail Tap the Word file and > share....
Find data from a workbook Tap the Excel file and . Send a workbook in a mail Tap the Excel file and > share.... Work with PowerPoint Mobile Add the finishing touches to your presentation en route to your meeting with Microsoft PowerPoint Mobile. 1. Tap Office, swipe to places, and tap the location of the PowerPoint file you want to view. 2. Tap a PowerPoint file, and turn your phone to landscape mode. 3. To browse between slides, swipe left or right. 4.
Write a note Notes on paper are easy to lose. Instead of jotting them down on paper, you can write your notes with Microsoft OneNote Mobile. This way, you always have your notes with you. You can also sync your notes to OneDrive and view and edit them with OneNote on your phone, on your computer, or online in a web browser. 1. Tap OneNote > . 2. Write your note. 3. To format the text, tap > format. 4. To add a picture, tap . 5. To record a sound clip, tap . 6. To save the changes, tap the back key .
Use the binary calculator Turn your phone to landscape mode, left edge up. Use your work phone A company account on your phone helps you do your job. If you have a work phone, your company can create a company account that keeps the info in your phone more secure, gives you access to documents or info from inside the company's network, and even provides apps or hubs that help you do your job.
You may use a virtual private network (VPN) connection to access your company resources, such as intranet or corporate mail, or you may use a VPN service for personal purposes. Contact your company IT administrator for details of your VPN configuration, or visit Store to download the app for your VPN service and check the service’s website for additional info. Be productive with Office apps Your phone has the mobile versions of Microsoft Office apps.
Phone management & connectivity Take care of your phone and its contents. Learn how to connect to accessories and networks, transfer files, create backups, lock your phone, and keep the software up to date. Update your phone software Stay in step with the beat – update your phone software and apps wirelessly to get new and enhanced features for your phone. Updating the software may also improve your phone performance.
Using services or downloading content, including free items, may cause the transfer of large amounts of data, which may result in data costs. By default, your phone automatically downloads available updates whenever the data connection settings allow it. When your phone notifies you that an update is available, just follow the instructions shown on your phone. If your phone is short on memory, you may need to move your apps, photos, and other stuff to the memory card.
Tip: To change the VPN mobile data connection and roaming settings, tap options. Edit a VPN profile Tap and hold the profile, tap edit, and change the info as required. Delete a VPN profile Tap and hold the profile, and tap delete. Switch to manual VPN connection Tap and hold the profile, and tap switch to manual. Tap the profile to connect to the VPN. WiFi Find out more about using the WiFi connection. Connect to a WiFi Connecting to a WiFi network is a handy way of accessing the internet.
Note: Using WiFi may be restricted in some countries. For example, in the EU, you are only allowed to use 5150–5350 MHz WiFi indoors, and in the USA and Canada, you are only allowed to use 5.15–5.25 GHz WiFi indoors. For more info, contact your local authorities. Close the connection Switch WiFi networking to Off . Tip: Your phone connects back to the WiFi network automatically. To change the automatic reconnection time, or to switch WiFi back on manually, tap Turn WiFi back on and the option you want.
Switch Tap to share to On . Tip: Before using NFC, make sure the screen and keys are unlocked. Enable NFC payments Switch Tap to pay to On . You may be able to pay or use your phone as a ticket even when your phone is locked, depending on your service provider. Tip: To select when you can use NFC payments, tap Active cards work. Connect to a Bluetooth accessory with NFC Hands busy? Use a headset.
2. To make a payment, tap the reader with the NFC area of your phone. Your service provider may ask you to confirm the payment. Note: Payment and ticketing apps and services are provided by third parties. Microsoft Mobile does not provide any warranty or take any responsibility for any such apps or services including support, functionality, transactions, or loss of any monetary value. You may need to reinstall and activate the payment or ticketing app after repair of your device.
Connect to your friend’s phone with Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to wirelessly connect to your friend's phone, to share photos and much more. 1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > Bluetooth. 2. Make sure Bluetooth is switched on in both phones. 3. Make sure both phones are visible to other phones. You need to be in the Bluetooth settings view for your phone to be visible to other phones. 4. You can see the Bluetooth phones within range.
4. To send an automatic text message when someone calls or texts you, explaining why you can't answer, switch Text replies to calls, Text replies to texts, or both to On . To edit the message, tap the text box. 5. Tap next > add a device, and tap the Bluetooth device you connect your phone to when driving, such as a headset. Driving mode starts automatically when the phone and the added Bluetooth device connect.
To back up other content, such as music, connect your phone to your computer, and follow the instructions on the computer screen. You have 2 options: either sync content between your phone and computer using the Windows Phone app for desktop, or drag and drop content from phone to computer in your computer’s file manager, such as Windows Explorer.
Remove temporary files to free up space Tap phone > temporary files > delete. To delete temporary files and other data from just your browser, tap Internet Explorer settings > delete history. Save or move apps to a memory card Expand your phone’s memory with a memory card and save your apps to the card by default. The quality of your memory card may affect the performance of your phone greatly. To get the best out of your phone, use a fast 4–128GB card by a well-known manufacturer.
The memory card is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/ mobile/support/wpfeatures. You can download the free Files app from www.windowsphone.com. Data transmission costs may apply. Tap Files. 1. To navigate to a folder, tap the folder you want. 2. To search the folder you’re currently in, tap . 3. To change how the files or folders are arranged, tap . 4. To quickly jump to a previous folder, tap the folder you want on the file path at the top of the screen.
Tip: If your computer's operating system is Windows 7, Windows 8, or later, you can also use the Windows Phone app. Windows 8 and later operating systems install the app automatically when you connect your phone to your computer. With Windows 7, you can download it from www.windowsphone.com.
Set your phone to lock automatically You can protect your phone against unauthorised use. Define a security code, and set your phone to lock itself automatically when you're not using it. 1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > lock screen. 2. Switch Password to On , and type in a security code (at least 4 digits). 3. Tap Require a password after, and define the length of time after which the phone locks automatically.
View your notifications Swipe down from the top of the screen. Open the camera If you add a shortcut for the camera in the action centre, you can quickly switch the camera on when your phone is locked. Press the power key, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap . If your phone has a camera key, press and hold the camera key for a couple of seconds. Change how incoming calls are notified Press a volume key, and tap .
• • Lock your phone, and set it to show a message, so it can be returned to you Delete all data from your phone remotely The available options may vary. Tip: Set your phone to automatically save its location every few hours. If your phone runs out of battery, you can still view its last saved location. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > find my phone.
Wallet Use Wallet to collect your payment methods in one place, and keep it secure with a PIN code. NFC is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/ support/wpfeatures. Wallet is a virtual wallet on your phone.
If you type in the code incorrectly 3 times in a row, you need to unblock the code with the PUK code. PUK This is required to unblock a PIN code. If the code is not supplied with your SIM card, contact your network service provider. Security code (lock code, password) (min. 4 digits) This helps you protect your phone against unauthorised use. You can set your phone to ask for the lock code that you define. Keep the code secret and in a safe place, separate from your phone.
Troubleshooting and support When you want to learn more about your phone, or if you're unsure how your phone should work, there are several support channels for you to check. To help you get the most out of your phone, there's a user guide in your phone with additional instructions. Tap Lumia Help+Tips. You can also go to www.microsoft.
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