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Bluetooth QD ID B016767
LG-E900h User Guide - English
• This guide helps you to start using your phone. If you need more information, please visit www.lg.com.
•Some of the contents of this manual may not apply to your phone, depending on your phone’s software or your service provider.
•This handset is not recommended for the visually impaired because of its touch-screen keypad.
•Copyright ©2010 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact LG-E900h phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communications technology.
Copyrights and trademarks
Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners:
•This product includes software licensed from MS, an affiliate of the Microsoft Corporation.
Microsoft and software bearing the Microsoft name are registered
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Before using this product, refer to the Microsoft software license terms for Windows Phone 7 software agreement. at the back of this guide for information about rights and restrictions.
•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
•© 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Internet Explorer® Mobile, Windows® Phone, Windows® Phone Marketplace, Xbox LIVE®, Zune®, <list Windows and all other trademarked names and logos that are referenced in the materials, in alphabetical order> are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
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Assembling.............................................. |
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Getting to know your phone..................... |
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Open view.............................................. |
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Installing the USIM and battery ................ |
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Navigating your Windows Phone ............. |
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Using the touch screen ........................... |
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Getting to know your Start screen.......... |
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Knowing and navigating the screen........ |
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Customising the Start screen................. |
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Accessing applications.......................... |
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Getting to know the application bar........ |
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Customising your Windows Phone ......... |
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Entering text......................................... |
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Downloading applications from |
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Marketplace ......................................... |
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Getting Started ...................................... |
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Signing in with a Windows Live ID.......... |
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Importing your contacts......................... |
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Staying in Sync..................................... |
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Communicating ..................................... |
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Phone.................................................. |
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Messaging ........................................... |
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Email ................................................... |
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Facebook ............................................. |
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Entertainment........................................ |
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Camera................................................ |
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Pictures ............................................... |
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Music & Videos..................................... |
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Games................................................. |
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FM Radio ............................................. |
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Utilities................................................... |
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Setting an alarm................................... |
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Using your calculator ............................ |
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Adding an event to your calendar........... |
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Offi ce................................................... |
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Windows applications............................ |
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Maps ................................................... |
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Marketplace ......................................... |
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Hotmail ................................................ |
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The Web................................................. |
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Browser ............................................... |
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Connectivity........................................... |
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Bluetooth ............................................ |
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Wi-Fi ................................................... |
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Play To................................................. |
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Settings ................................................. |
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system................................................. |
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applications.......................................... |
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Software update .................................... |
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Phone software update ......................... |
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Accessories ........................................... |
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For Your Safety ...................................... |
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Safety Guidelines................................... |
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Troubleshooting ..................................... |
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FAQ ........................................................ |
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Assembling
Getting to know your phone
Headset jack
Power/Lock key
• Long press (three seconds) to the power on/off.
•Short press to turn the screen on/off.
Earpiece Proximity sensor
ALS(Ambient Light Sensor)
Search button
Open Quick Search
Start button
Return to the Start screen; Start the Voice Recognition function (press and hold).
Back button
Return to the previous screen.
Mouthpiece
WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch
screen functionality. Do not cover the protective film on the proximity sensor of the LCD, as this can cause the sensor to malfunction.
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Volume keys
• When the screen is idle: volume of system tone & ring tone.
•During a call: earpiece volume.
• When playing a track: controls track volume.
Open view
External camera lens
Camera flash
Charger, data cable (USB cable port)
TIP! Before connecting a USB cable, wait until the phone has powered up and been registered on the network.
Camera key
•Go directly to camera preview by pressing the camera key.
Battery cover
Battery
USIM card tray
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Installing the USIM and battery
1 Remove the battery cover
Press the battery cover release button as shown in the image below (1). Lift the cover away from the phone (2).
2 Remove the battery
Using the cut-out at the bottom, lift the battery out of its compartment.
WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.
3 Install the USIM card
Put the USIM card into the USIM card holder. Make sure the gold-coloured
contact area on the card is facing into the phone. Push the USIM card holder back.
4 Install the battery
First, insert the top of the battery into the top edge of the battery compartment. Ensure that the battery contacts align with the phone’s terminals. Press the bottom of the battery down until it clips into place.
5 Charging your phone
Open the charger port cover on the side of your LG-E900h. Insert the charger connector into the port and plug the charger into a mains electricity outlet.
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Assembling
You cannot switch on the phone if the battery is fully discharged It takes
approximately four to five minutes to reach a charge state sufficient for booting by TA charger.
It takes approximately 14-15 minutes longer to charge using a USB connection.
If the battery is critically low, the image for the critically low battery will appear to notify you to charge for longer.
NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery life.
WARNING: Do not connect the charger to the phone without the battery being installed. You must check the battery is inserted before charging.
WARNING: Do not remove the battery or USIM card while charging the phone.
WARNING: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING: Unplug the charger from the mains and phone during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.
WARNING: Make sure that no sharp items come into contact with the battery. This could pose a fire risk.
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Navigating your Windows Phone
Using the touch screen
Touch screen tips
Your phone's touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.
NOTE:
•To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp objects.
•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or if exposed to water.
•For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone.
•Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body.
•For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches by sharp objects, such as a stylus or pen.
NOTE:
•Your phone turns off the touch screen when you do not use it for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the [Power] button.
•You can also adjust the backlight time or change the wallpaper. On the Start screen, go to the application list and select Settings
> lock & wallpaper.
Universal gestures on your touch screen
For most applications, natural gestures can be used to move about and give commands. To type text, use the onscreen or the hardware keyboard.
The following gestures are used to move around for your Windows Phone 7:
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Navigating your Windows Phone
Touch and hold
To touch and hold, the finger is pressed down and held there for a few seconds.
Scroll
Scrolling is for moving objects upwards and downwards.
The finger is pressed down and moved in the desired direction. To end the scrolling, the finger is lifted up. Either the content will follow (as with moving a map into the centre of the screen) or it can be used for reordering items.
Flick
Flicking is for moving objects sideways.
The finger is pressed down and moved in the desired direction. To end the gesture, the finger is lifted up. Either the content will follow (as with moving a map into the centre of the screen) or it can be used for reordering items.
Pinch and stretch
Pinch and stretch are opposites of each other. These gestures are often used with maps to zoom in and out.
Pinching is achieved by pressing two fingers
down on the screen and bringing them together. This zooms in on content, while centering the image between the finger tips.
For stretching, the fingers are moved apart from each other to zoom out on an image.
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Getting to know your Start screen
From this screen you can access menu options, make a call, view the status of your phone and much more.
Knowing and navigating the screen
Start screen is the beginning of the Windows Phone 7 experience for you after you power on your phone. The Start screen displays application tiles that you have pinned and placed in a position of your choice for quick launch. Pressing the [Start] Button on the phone always returns you to the Start screen, no matter what application is running.
1Simply swipe your finger to the left, right, up or down to view them.
You can also customise tiles on the Start screen, which are shortcuts to your favourite menus and applications.
NOTES: When you are in a standby display after unlocking the phone, swipe your finger upwards to see the Start screen displaying application tiles.
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Navigating your Windows Phone
Tiles on the Start screen
A tile is an easily recognisable visual shortcut for an application or its content. You can place tiles anywhere on the phone Start experience.
Tiles that use the tile notification feature can update the tile graphic or title text, or increment a counter, enabling you to create a personalised, “at a glance” Start experience. Examples include displaying if it is your turn in a game, the weather, or how many email messages you have received.
The Start screen is always presented in portrait view.
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Make calls, with quick access to recent callers, favourites, and all your contacts. Dial manually using the numeric keypad. Just tap the voicemail icon to listen to voice message you want, in any order you like.
Touch to access People hub, the integrated communication application for emails, messages, contacts and other information.
Send and receive SMS text messages. Conversations are saved in an instant chat style, so you can see a history of messages you’ve sent and received. Send MMS messages with a picture you've taken.
Your Windows Phone works with Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook Web App and many of the most popular email systems, including Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Google and others. Save attached photos and graphics to your Saved Pictures.
Touch Play To to stream videos, music, and pictures from your phone to Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) compatible playback devices.
With ScanSearch, you can search product and local information for streets, cities, or countries. ScanSearch allows you to view local business information, including locations and contact information.
Enter events on your new Windows Phone. Subscribe to calendars. Set alerts to remind you of events, appointments and deadlines. Plus, they get synced back to the calendar on your Windows Live and vice versa.
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Touch to access the Internet Explorer.
Access to Xbox LIVE to play a game and invite a friend to play it with you. Download new games onto your phone.
View photos and videos you’ve taken with your new Windows Phone, received in Email or MMS messages, or synced from your computer’s Zune Software. (Windows OS only) View them in portrait or landscape format. Zoom in on photos for a closer look. Send an email or MMS messages with attached photos.
Play musics, videos and podcasts stored in the device by connecting to your PC to synchronise your stuff. Listen to FM radio. Go to marketplace.
Search the Application Store for your Windows Phone applications and musics you can purchase or download, using your Wi-Fi or cellular data network connection. Read reviews or write your own reviews for your favourite apps. Download and install the applications on your Start screen.
NOTES: The arranged location, name, or design of tiles may vary by your setting status, area, service provider, plan, and version of Windows Phone software.
Application functionality and availability may vary depending on the country or region where you purchase and use your Windows Phone. Contact your service provider for more information.
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Viewing the status bar
The status bar uses different icons to display phone information, such as signal strength, new messages, battery life, and active Bluetooth and data connections.
Below is a table explaining the meaning of icons you’re likely to see in the status bar.
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Icon Description
System clock
Customising the Start screen
You can customise the
layout of Tiles on the
Start screen.
You can pin all sorts of things to the screen, including apps, websites, map locations, and even contacts. If you pin a contact to the Start
screen, you’ll get all
of that person’s feed updates-right from the tile.
To pin most things to the screen, touch and hold the item until the menu appears, or open the app list, then tap pin.
•If you’d like to move a tile somewhere else on the Start screen, tap and hold the tile, and then move it wherever you want.
•To remove a tile, touch and hold it, and tap unpin .
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Navigating and setting applications
Accessing applications
To access your Windows Phone’s applications:
1On the Start screen, tap the arrowto access the application list.
2Scroll down to the tile if it isn’t already visible.
3 Select an application.
4Press the Back button to return to the previous screen; Press the Start
button to return to the Start screen.
NOTES:
•You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping and holding the application icon from the application list. You can move the application to the location you want on the Start screen.
•Your Windows Phone has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the phone while using some features, the interface will automatically switch to landscape view.
Getting to know the application bar
To set an application, you can use the below application bar and application bar menu at the bottom of the screen.
For example, to read a message
1On the Start screen, tap the arrowto access the application list.
2 Tap Messaging .
3Tap to expand the application menu and see the text labels for the icons in the application bar.
4Select the icon button or menu that you want to set.
Application bar
The Application bar provides a view that displays icon buttons with text hints and an optional context menu if you tap the visual row of dots or flicks up the Application bar. This view can be hidden again by tapping outside of the menu area or on the dots, using the back button, or selecting a menu item or Application bar icon.
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Application bar menu
The Application bar menu is an optional way to access specific tasks from the Application bar. The Application bar menu can be accessed by tapping the visual row of dots in the Application bar or by flicking the Application bar up. This view can be hidden again by tapping outside of the menu area or on the dots, using the back button, or selecting a menu item or Application bar Icon.
NOTES:
•A maximum of five menu items can be displayed.
•If no menu items are displayed, only the icon text hints are displayed.
•The Application bar menu will remain on the screen until you perform an action.
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Application bar icons
The following are some of the application setting icons that are frequently used.
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Navigating your Windows Phone
Customising your Windows Phone
Get more from your phone by customizing it to match your preferences.
Setting the current time and date
1On the Start screen, tap the arrowto go to your App list.
2 Tap Settings > System > date & time.
3Flick the Set automatically bar and change the date and time and other options.
Turning on or off the ringtone and sounds
You can adjust the Ringtone and sound like Ringtone, New text message, New voicemail, New email, and so on.
1On the Start screen, tap the arrowto go to your App list.
2Tap Settings > System > ringtones & sounds.
Switching to silent mode
You can switch the silent mode on or off by flicking the Ringer status bar left or right.
Adjusting the volume of ringtones
Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume.
Selecting a wallpaper for the Start screen
1On the Start screen, tap the arrowto go to your App list.
2Tap Settings > System > lock & wallpaper > change wallpaper.
3 Select an image and save.
You can also change the Screen time-out and password.
NOTE:
•LG is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your phone.
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Adjusting the brightness of the display
To adjust the brightness in the setting menu,
1On the Start screen, tap the arrowto go to your App list.
2 Tap Settings > System > brightness.
3Drag the slider for Automatically adjust to Off and tap the desired brightness level.
NOTE: The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the phone consumes battery power.
Locking your SIM card
You can lock your phone by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM card.
1On the Start screen, tap the arrowto go to your App list.
2Tap Settings and drag to select application > phone.
3 Drag the SIM security Slider to On.
4 Enter your PIN and select enter.
NOTE:
•Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the phone.
•If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM card will be blocked. You must then enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM card.
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Entering text
You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad.
You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, please check out and select from the supported languages for writing. (Settings > System > keyboard)
Entering text using the onscreen keyboard
1 Tap the input panel icon.
2 Tap characters to enter your text.
NOTES:
•The phone features several typing aids, such as text suggestions that appear above the keyboard, auto-correction. (Settings >
System > keyboard)
•Windows Phone 7 supports only full alphabet layouts, such as QWERTY, AZERTY, and QWERTZ. 12/-20 key layouts are not supported.
•The shift key allows you to type capital letters. There are three shift modes: On, Off and Caps Lock (tap and hold).
•The emoticon key brings up the emoticons picker.
•Tapping and holding a, i, e, u, o on the screen displays an accent picker.
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Downloading applications from Marketplace
Marketplace lets you easily find and acquire music and applications (including games) to enhance your Windows phone.
Individual category pages have been added to the site for apps, games and music.
•On the Start screen, tapto go to your App list and tap Marketplace
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Or, tap the Marketplace tile from the Start screen.
•Press the Search button to search for apps and tap the search string again to edit and search.
•Type in the desired string tapthe results are displayed below on the same page.
•Tap a list item to go to the corresponding Marketplace page.
•While browsing or searching for an app, you can tap on an application or game and the Details page for the app will appear.
•Select the item you want to buy and tap download.
NOTE:
•Pictures, podcasts, and videos are not available on Marketplace.
•This feature may not be available depending on your region.
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Getting Started
When you turn on your phone for the first time, you will be guided through essential settings. Please follow the instructions on the screen to activate your phone.
The following are the recommended steps.
SELECT LANGUAGE > WINDOWS PNONE SETTINGS > TIME ZONE and sign in with your Windows Live ID
Signing in with a Windows Live ID
To get applications, play Xbox LIVE games, user a Zune Pass,
automatically synchronise Windows Live information to the web and
more, you need to sign in with a Windows LIVE ID.
Your Windows Live ID is the email address you use to sign in to services like Xbox LIVE®, Zune®, Hotmail®, and so on. If you can’t remember the email address you use:
For Xbox LIVE: On your Xbox 360® console, sign in with your gamer tag, then press the Guide button on your controller (the one in the middle that looks like the Xbox logo). In Settings, click Account Management > Windows Live ID.
For Zune: Sign in to the Zune software on your PC. Right-click your
profile picture and click Switch user to see your Windows Live ID. To reset your password or get a reminder, go to http://account.live.
com/ResetPassword.aspx.
If you haven't yet signed in with a Windows Live ID, there are a few things you won't be able to do on your phone at first (such as, get applications or play Xbox LIVE games).
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Importing your contacts
When you set up your email or Facebook account, your contacts are imported automatically into your People hub. And when you add Facebook, your friends’ feeds appear in your People hub, their photos show up in your Pictures hub, and your own feeds pop up in your Me tile.
To set up a Facebook (or any kind of email) account:
1 Tap the arrow on the Start screen to go to your App list. 2 Tap Settings > email & accounts.
Getting your contacts from your old phone is also easy. Put your old SIM card into your new phone, and then go to Settings. Flick to applications, tap people, and then tap import SIM contacts.
Staying in Sync
To sync your music, videos, pictures, and updates from your computer to your phone (or vice versa), you’ll need the Zune software.
1 Go to windowsphone.com to install the Zune software.
2 Connect your phone to your computer using the USB cable.
3Open the Zune software, and then follow the instructions to get your music, videos, pictures, and so on into your collection.
4Click collection, and then drag everything you want to sync to the phone icon in the lower left.
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Making phone calls
1 Touch .
2 Tap .
3Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, touch .
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You can also place calls using the Phone tile on the Start screen. You can dial calls.
TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold down [0+] .
Calling your contacts
1 Touch People to open your contacts.
2Scroll through the contact list or enter the first letter(s) of the contact you want to call by touching .
3In the list, touch the contact you want to call, and then select the number to use if there is more than one for that contact.
Answering and rejecting a call
When your phone rings, tap the answer tab to answer.
Tap the ignore tab to reject an incoming call.
TIP! When the phone rings, Turn down the volume button on the left if you want to switch to silent ringer mode.
Flight mode (disable wireless communications)
Some locations may require you to turn off your phone’s wireless connections by placing your phone in Flight mode.
Tap SETTINGS > flight mode. This features toggles OFF your phone’s mobile, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth communications simultaneously.
Adjusting call volume
To adjust the volume during a call, use the volume up & down button on the left side of the phone.
Making a second call
1During your initial call, touch the then tap
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2Call the number, or search your contacts using the or
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3 Touch the call icon to connect the call.
4Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be locked and put on hold.
5Touch PRESS TO SWAP on the top of the screen to switch between calls.
6To end active calls, touch end call.
If there is no active call, it will end the Hold call.
NOTE: You will be charged for each call you make.
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Viewing your call history
On the Start screen, press the to view the Call log.
View a complete list of all dialled, received, and missed voice calls.
TIP! Touch any single call log entry to view the date, and time of the call.
TIP! Tap the Application bar tab, then touch delete all to delete all the recorded items.
Call settings
You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, and other special features offered by your service provider.
1 On the Start screen, touch .
2Tap the Applications bar at the bottom of the call history screen and open the
Call Settings menu.
3Scroll and tap call settings and choose options that you want to adjust.
Voicemail number - Edits the voicemail number
Show my caller ID to - Choose whether to display your number on an outgoing call.
international assist- Helps to automatically correct some common mistakes while dialling internationally or dialling while abroad.
Searching for a contact
There are two ways to search for a contact:
On the Start screen
1On the Start screen, touch the People hub tile to open your contacts (People hub).
2Touch and enter the contact name using the keypad.
TIP! To search for the initial of a name, touch the Contacts tab at the top of the screen and select Groups. This will display a list of all your groups.
From the application menu
1On the Start screen, touchto go to the applications menu.
2Touch the People application and select the desired profile.
Adding a new contact
1On the Start screen, touch the People application.
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2If you want to add a picture to the new
contact, touch .
You can use a saved picture or take a new one.
3Touch the desired item and tap a text field to open the touch keyboard.
4Touch the Done icon to save the current added information.
5Touch a category of contact information and enter the details about your contact.
6Touch the save icon to save the Contact
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•Tap the Application bar tab, and then touch “delete” to delete the contact you just saved.
•When you long tab a contact in a people list, a short menu that you can choose to pin to start, edit and delete appears.
Favourite Contacts
You can classify frequently called contacts as favourites.
Adding a contact to your Favourites (Pin to the Start screen)
1On the Starts screen, touch to open your profile contacts.
2 Touch a contact to view the details.
3Touch Pin to start on the application menu, and then your favourite contact pins to Start screen.
Messaging
Sending a text message
1On the Start screen, tap Messaging
> New .
2 Do one of the following:
•Begin typing a person's name in the To: box, and then tap a matching contact name in the list. Repeat to add more recipients, and their names will be added automatically in the To: box.
•Enter the person's mobile phone number or their email address in the To: box. To enter additional recipients, tap Enter after each one.
•Tap Add , flick to a contact, and then tap it. Repeat to add more recipients, and their names will be added automatically in the To: box.
1Tap the message box, type your message, and then tap Send .
NOTES: If you want to attach data on your messaging, touch at the bottom of the screen and choose the desired file. Remember that you are able to attach pictures only.
Replying to a text message
1On the Start screen, tap Messaging , and then tap the conversation that has the text message you received.
2Tap the message box, type your response, and then tap Send .
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Forwarding a text message
1On the Start screen, tap Messaging , and then tap the conversation that has the text message you want to forward.
2Tap and hold a message, and then tap
Forward.
3Type the person's name, mobile phone number, or email address in the To: box.
4Tap the message box, type a message if you'd like, and then tap Send .
NOTES:
•Your mobile operator might charge you extra for text messaging, and this service must be available with your current phone plan.
•Text messages are also called SMS (Short Message Service) messages and can be up to 160 characters long.
•If your text message is longer than 160 characters, it will be sent in one or more additional messages.
•Sometimes mobile operators will send a text message that you can't reply to or forward, and the message box says Read-only message.
Saving a picture from a text message
1 On the Start screen, tap Messaging .
2Tap a conversation that has a picture, and then tap the picture.
3Tap and hold the opened picture, and then tap Save to phone.
The picture is saved in the Saved Pictures album on your phone.
NOTES:
•Your mobile operator might charge you extra for text messaging, and this service must be available with your current phone plan.
•Text messages that have a picture attached are also called MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages.
•Some pictures you receive might be protected using digital rights management and can't be saved to your phone. However, the picture can still be set as the wallpaper on your phone.
Setting up an email account
Whether it's personal or work-related email, you can use it on your Windows Phone
by setting up different types of email accounts. Depending on the email account you set up on your phone, other items from your account (such as contacts, calendar, and more) can be retrieved as well.
NOTE: To set up an email account on your phone, you must have a working cellular data or Wi-Fi connection. For more information about connecting to a Wi-Fi network, see Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Setting up a Windows Live account
When you're first setting up your phone, you're asked to sign in with your Windows Live ID. If you didn't sign in with it at that time or if you have more than one Windows Live ID, you can use the steps below to
set up your primary Windows Live ID or
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additional Windows Live IDs.
On the Start screen, flick left to the Apps list, tap Settings, and then tap Email & accounts.
1Tap Add an account > Windows Live and follow the instruction on the screen.
NOTES:
•The first Windows Live account that you set up can't be deleted from your phone.
•If you set up additional Windows Live IDs on your phone, photos in those additional accounts won't be synced to your phone.
•You can create a Hotmail account here and retrieve new email messages from Hotmail to your Inbox. When you access this Hotmail application, the number of new emails is displayed on the email tile.
Setting up a Microsoft Exchange email account
You can use the following steps to set up an email account that is on a Microsoft Exchange Server. (For example, your email account at work might be on a Microsoft Exchange Server.) You can also use the steps in the following procedure to set up other email accounts that
use Exchange ActiveSync—including a hosted Microsoft Exchange email account or an Outlook Web App account.
1On the Start screen, flick left to the Apps list, tap Settings, and then tap Email & accounts.
2 Tap Add an account > Outlook.
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Setting up an email account from an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
When you set up an email account, your phone will try to automatically find correct settings for your email account. The email account might be one that's through your Internet Service Provider (ISP), or it might be another IMAP or POP email account from another provider.
1On the Start screen, flick left to the Apps list, tap Settings, and then tap Email & accounts.
2 Tap Add an account > Other account.
The following is a list of settings that you'll need to know beforehand when the correct email account settings can't be found automatically. Generally, you can find this information on the provider's website.
•The email account type (POP or IMAP)
•The incoming email server address
•The outgoing (SMTP) email server address
•Server authentication settings
•SSL requirements for incoming email
•SSL requirements for outgoing email
Sending an email message
After you set up an email account on your phone, you can send or receive emails on that account.
1On the Start screen, tap the email account that you want to access (for example, Outlook, Google, or Windows Live).