Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or against local laws and
regulations.
TURN OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS
Turn 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.
Your first consideration while driving should be road safety.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.
BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
Use only batteries, chargers, and other accessories approved by Microsoft Mobile for
use with this device. Third-party chargers that comply with the IEC/EN 62684 standard,
and that can connect to your device micro USB connector, may be compatible. Do not connect
incompatible products.
KEEP YOUR DEVICE DRY
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
GLASS PARTS
The device screen is made of glass. This glass can break if the device is dropped on a
hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do not touch the glass
parts of the device or attempt to remove the broken glass from the device. Stop using the
device until the glass is replaced by qualified service personnel.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long
periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the
speakerphone is in use.
Some of the accessories mentioned in
this user guide, such as charger,
headset, or data cable, may be sold
separately.
Insert the SIM and memory card
Read on to learn how to insert a SIM card into your phone.
Important: Your device uses a micro-SIM card, also known as a mini-UICC SIM card.
Use only original micro-SIM cards. Use of incompatible SIM cards, or use of SIM card
adapters, may damage the card or the device, and may corrupt data stored on the card.
Tip: Instead of pressing the power key, you can also double-tap the screen if double-
tap 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 . Double-
tap is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/
support/wpfeatures.
Set the keys and screen to lock automatically
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > lock
screen > Screen times out after, and select the length of time after which the keys and screen
are locked automatically.
Charge your phone
Learn how to charge your phone.
Charge your phone with a USB charger
Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it before
you can switch the phone on for the first time.
Make sure you use a compatible USB charger to charge your phone. The charger may be sold
separately.
1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet. If necessary, connect the USB cable to the charger.
2. Connect the micro-USB end of the charger's cable to your phone.
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. The efficiency of USB charging power varies significantly, and
it may take a long time for charging to start and the device to start functioning.
Make sure your computer is switched on.
First connect the USB cable to the computer, then to your phone. When the battery is
full, first disconnect the USB cable from your phone, then from the computer.
The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out.
When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, replace the battery.
Connect the headset
Enjoy your favorite music, or free your hands for other things when in a call.
Do not connect to products that create an output signal, as this may damage the device. Do
not connect any voltage source to the audio connector. If you connect an external device or
headset, other than those approved for use with this device, to the audio connector, pay
special attention to volume levels.
Antenna locations
Learn where the antennas are located on your phone to get the best possible performance.
Avoid touching the antenna area while the antenna is in use. Contact with antennas affects
the communication quality and may reduce battery life due to higher power level during
operation.
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 turn 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.
You need a Microsoft account to back up and restore your phone, to buy, install, and update
apps, and to access some Microsoft services, such as:
• Xbox
• Xbox Music and Xbox Video
• OneDrive
• Hotmail
• Outlook
You can use the same username and password on your computer and phone.
1. Turn your phone on, and follow the instructions shown on your phone.
2. When asked, create a Microsoft account. If you already have an account for Microsoft
services, such as Xbox Live.com, Hotmail.com, or Outlook.com, or you have created a Microsoft
account on your Surface tablet or Windows PC, sign in with that username.
Make sure you remember the credentials for the Microsoft account you added to your
phone. You need them if you want to change the device protection settings or reset your
phone.
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.
Parents must approve the account for children under the age of 13. To approve the account,
on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > email+accounts > Microsoft account, and follow the instructions shown on the phone.
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 email 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. When asked, type in the last 4 digits of your phone number or your email address.
7. When you receive the code, type it in, and you are ready to back up your data and use your
phone.
Tip: If your screen turns off, press the power key, and drag the lock screen up.
Explore your tiles, apps, and settings
Everything you need is on 2 views: the start screen and apps menu. Fill the start screen with
shortcuts to your favorite apps and the contacts you need the most, and find all your apps
easily in the apps menu.
The start screen consists of tiles, which are shortcuts to your apps, contacts, browser
bookmarks, and more. Some tiles may show you notifications and updates, such as your
missed calls, received messages, and the latest news.
1. 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 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.
In the action center, 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.
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.
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.
The back, start, and search keys help you navigate your phone.
• To see which apps you have open, press and hold . 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, press . 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, press . The app you were in stays open in the background.
• To search the web or for items on your phone, press .
• To switch Cortana on, press and hold , and follow the instructions.
This feature is not available in all languages. If you set your phone to a language not
supported, the Cortana tile and app aren’t shown. For info on the supported languages,
go to www.windowsphone.com.
Transfer content to your Lumia phone
Learn how to transfer content to your Lumia phone.
Transfer content to your new Lumia phone
There are nifty ways to transfer your photos, videos, and other important stuff from your old
to your new phone.
These instructions may not apply to all phone models and manufacturers.
You may need to install some apps on your phone or computer for the transfer. Depending
on what you need to install and how much content you are transferring, the transfer may take
a while.
Some file formats may not be transferred. Some third-party converter apps may be available
to convert the files to a format that can be transferred.
For more info, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/switch-easy.
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.
Your old phone needs to support Bluetooth. The contacts on your old phone need to be stored
in the phone memory, not on the SIM.
1. On your old phone, switch Bluetooth on, and make sure the phone is visible to other devices.
2. On your new phone, tap Transfer my Data.
3. Tap continue, and switch Bluetooth on.
4. Select your old phone from the list of found devices, and follow the instructions shown on
both phones.
If your contacts are written in a language that is not supported by your new phone, the contact
info may not be shown correctly.
If you don't yet have the Transfer my Data app, you can download it from
www.windowsphone.com.
Transfer content using your Microsoft account
If your old phone is a Windows Phone, the easiest way to transfer your contacts, calendar, and
text messages to your new Lumia phone is your Microsoft account.
If you don't have a Microsoft account set up on your new Lumia phone yet, on the start screen,
swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > email+accounts > add an account, and create a Microsoft account following the instructions shown on the screen.
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.
Transfer content using OneDrive
Upload your Office documents, photos, and videos to OneDrive to easily transfer them from
your old phone to your new Lumia phone.
To easily upload and manage your content in OneDrive, download and install the OneDrive
app from:
• Google Play for an Android phone
• iTunes Store for an iPhone
• Store for Windows Phones (if not already in phone)
• Mac App Store for an Apple Mac
• support.microsoft.com for your PC
You need a Microsoft account to sign in to OneDrive.
OneDrive may not be available for all phone models.
1. On your old phone, open the OneDrive app.
2. Tap , and select what you want to upload.
3. Select upload.
You can now sign in to OneDrive with your Microsoft account to access your content on any
device and download it when you need it.
Tip: To transfer Office documents, you can also save them directly to OneDrive. To access
your documents, on your new Lumia phone, tap Office > OneDrive.
Using services or downloading content, including free items, may cause the transfer of large
amounts of data, which may result in data costs.
Transfer content from a Symbian or S40 phone
Use Nokia Suite to transfer your contacts, calendar entries, and photos from a Symbian or S40
phone to your Lumia phone.
Make sure you have the latest Nokia Suite installed on your PC. You can download it from
www.microsoft.com/mobile/nokiasuite.
You need a Microsoft account to sign into OneDrive.
1. Use a compatible USB cable to connect your Symbian or S40 phone to your PC.
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.
Tip: Your Symbian or S40 phone doesn’t support Nokia Suite? Or want to transfer other
content, such as your videos? You can also connect your phone to your computer and
drag and drop the files you want to transfer onto your computer. If you have the
OneDrive desktop app, drag and drop the files straight to the OneDrive folder for
automatic upload.
Transfer Outlook info from an Android phone or iPhone
Use your Microsoft account to transfer your Outlook contacts, calendar entries, and to-dos
from your Android phone or iPhone to your Lumia phone.
You need a Microsoft account to sync your Lumia phone with Outlook.com.
1. Use a compatible USB cable to connect your phone to your computer.
2. On your computer, set the appropriate sync software, such as Samsung Kies, HTC Sense,
Sony PC Companion, or iTunes, to sync the items to Outlook, and sync contacts, calendar
entries, and to-dos from your phone to your computer.
3. In Outlook, add the Microsoft account to Outlook using Microsoft Outlook Hotmail
Connector. Go to www.office.microsoft.com, search for Hotmail Connector, and download
it to your computer. You may need to configure the Hotmail Connector settings.
4. Sync the content you want from Outlook to your Microsoft account. It may take a while
before the content is available on your Microsoft account.
5. To sync the content to your Lumia phone, simply sign into your Microsoft account.
For more info, go to www.windowsphone.com, and see the FAQs on how to sync your
Outlook contacts and calendar to Windows Phone.
Check some of the key things in this release at a glance.
• Group your tiles on the start screen into folders.
• Choose the snooze time and alarm tone to suit you.
• Get a VPN service for your personal use.
• Cortana supported in new regions: United Kingdom and China.
Get to know your phone
Your phone has two views, start screen and apps menu. To switch between the views, simply
swipe left or right.
Start screen: The animated live tiles show your missed calls and received messages, the latest
news and weather forecasts, and more. Updates of your pinned contacts are shown on the
tile, and you can view your contacts' details directly from the start screen.
Apps menu: All your apps are listed here, all neatly ordered. If you have a lot of apps, to look
one up, tap .
To access the Windows Phone software license terms, select Settings > about. Please read
the terms. Note that by using the software, you accept the terms. If you do not accept the
terms, do not use the device or software. Instead contact Microsoft Mobile or the party from
which you purchased the device to determine its return policy.
Don't have all the apps you need on your 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 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
To view the open apps, press and hold . To switch the app, swipe to the app you want, and
tap the app. To close the apps you no longer need, tap .
You can quickly check notifications, change some settings, or add shortcuts to some apps in
the action center that opens from the top of the screen.
The notification icon shows you have unread notifications.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
In this screen, you can:
•See your missed calls and recent unread mails and messages
•Check any notifications, such as available app updates in Store
•Open apps
•Check for Wi-Fi networks, and connect to them
•Quickly jump to settings
2. To close the menu, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Personalize the action center
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. You can
also select which notifications you want to receive and how.
Change the volume
If you have trouble hearing your phone ringing in noisy environments, or calls are too loud,
you can change the volume to your liking.
Use the volume keys. The maximum volume level is 10.
By default, the volume keys control the volume of alarms and reminders.
If you have connected headphones, the volume keys control both ringtone and media volume
at the same time The maximum volume level is 30.
Change the volume for media and apps
Press a volume key, tap , and tap the volume bar for media and apps to set the volume you
want. The maximum volume level is 30.
Switch to silent mode
Press a volume key, and tap > . To switch silent mode off, tap .
Tip: If you don’t want your phone to vibrate, tap . To change other sound settings, on
the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS >
ringtones+sounds.
Use your phone in airplane 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 airplane mode on.
Airplane mode closes connections to the mobile network and switches your device's wireless
features off. Comply with the instructions and safety requirements given by, for example, an
airline, and any applicable laws and regulations.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS >
airplane mode.
2. Switch Status to On .
Icons shown on your phone
The status bar at the top of the screen tells you the current time, battery and signal strength,
and much more.
You have unread notifications, such as new messages. To check the notifications, swipe
down from the top of the screen.
Profiles
Vibrate mode is switched on.
Silent mode is switched on.
Cortana
Cortana is handling your calls and messages.
Call forwarding
Your calls are forwarded to another number or your voice mailbox.
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.
With your Microsoft account, you can, for example:
• Download content from Store
• Back up your contacts
• Upload, store, and share pictures and documents
• Back up your phone on OneDrive
• Use the Xbox Music and Xbox Video services
• Play Xbox games
• Get your avatar and gaming achievements on your phone, and add to them when you
play games on your phone
• Keep track of and lock your lost phone with Find My Phone
• Get feeds from social networking services to your People hub
To learn more about Microsoft account and what can you do with it, go to
www.microsoft.com/en-us/account/wizard.aspx.
Create your Microsoft account
Spice up your life and get more from your phone – create a Microsoft account. If you didn’t
create a Microsoft account during the first start-up, you can always do it later.
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. Create your Microsoft account.
Make sure you remember the credentials for the Microsoft account you added to your
phone. You need them if you want to change the device protection settings or reset your
phone.
4. Fill in your account details.
5. Type in your phone number or an alternative email address. They are used to send you a
one-time verification code and to protect your data.
6. Select how you want to get your one-time verification code.
7. When asked, type in the last 4 digits of your phone number or your email address.
8. When you receive the code, type it in, and you are ready to back up your data and use your
phone.
Parents must approve the account for children under the age of 13. To approve the account,
on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > email+accounts > Microsoft account, and follow the instructions shown on the phone.
You can also create or manage your account at www.live.com.
If you didn’t sign in to your Microsoft account during the first start-up, you can add the account
to your phone later and get your data and settings easily on all your devices.
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. Sign in with your existing Microsoft account username and password.
4. Select how you want to get your one-time verification code.
5. When asked, type in the last 4 digits of your phone number or your email address.
6. When you receive the code, type it in.
Your data and settings are synced to your phone.
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
Want to control what your kids can download with their phones? With My Family, you can
restrict your kids from downloading paid or age-rated content from Store or games store.
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. Add the account you want to My Family.
3. Change the settings for your kid’s account.
For more My Family settings, go to https://familysafety.microsoft.com.
Store your stuff in the clouds. You don't need to worry about freeing memory for your favorite
or new apps.
OneDrive is cloud storage for all your documents and photos, so you can access, share, or
restore them if needed. You can also set it to back up your stuff automatically, so when you
take a photo or a video, it's copied to your cloud album.
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.
Save your photos and other stuff to OneDrive
You can upload files saved on your phone to OneDrive for easy access from your phone, tablet,
or computer.
You need a Microsoft account to connect to OneDrive.
Tap OneDrive.
Upload a photo
Tap and the photo you want to upload.
Tip: To set your phone to automatically upload your future photos or videos to
OneDrive, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS. Swipe to applications, and tap photos+camera > OneDrive.
Tap Office, swipe to places, and tap phone. Then tap and hold the file you want to save,
and tap save to... > OneDrive.
Tip: You can also save a document to OneDrive while working on it. Tap > save
as..., and switch Save to to OneDrive. If you change the Save to location, it changes the
default location for all files.
When you save your Office documents to OneDrive, you can continue working on the
document right where you left it, on any device connected to your Microsoft account.
To save an Office document to your phone from OneDrive, open the document you want, tap
> save as..., and switch Save to to .
Save a photo back to your phone from OneDrive
Tap Photos, swipe to albums, tap OneDrive, select the folder and photos you want, and tap
.
Share your photos and documents between your devices
With OneDrive, you can easily access your photos, documents, and other stuff you have
uploaded from any of your devices.
To upload your photos, documents, or other stuff saved on your phone, tablet, or computer
to OneDrive, you need to sign in to your Microsoft account. To access the uploaded content
on another device, you need to sign in to the same Microsoft account that was used when
uploading the content.
To upload or download content, you need an internet connection. If you don't have a data
plan, the data transmission costs may pile up quickly. For info about possible data costs,
contact your network service provider.
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. If you don't yet
have the OneDrive app, you can download and install it from onedrive.com.
Tip: With the OneDrive app on your computer, you can simply drag and drop the files
you want to upload to the OneDrive folder in the file manager, such as Windows Explorer
or Finder, and the files are automatically uploaded to OneDrive.
Set up an account
Stay up to date – add your important accounts, such as social media or mail accounts, to your
phone.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > email
+accounts.
2. Tap add an account and the name of the service, and follow the instructions shown.
Learn how to personalize the start screen, and how to change ringtones.
Personalize the start screen
Make your start screen yours – choose your background photo, pin your favorite apps and
much more to the start screen, or change the tile size and layout as you like. To get the most
out of the space on the start screen, group apps into folders.
1. To add a background photo, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen,
and tap ALL SETTINGS > start+theme > choose photo.
2. Tap a photo, crop it as you like, and tap .
Tip: Why not match your background and tile colors with your background picture? Tap
Background or Accent color. 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.
To resize, tap and hold the tile, and tap the arrow icon.
The tiles can be either small, medium, or wide. The bigger the tile is, the more information it
can show.
To unpin the tile, tap and hold the tile, and tap .
Group tiles into folders
Tap and hold the tile, and drag and drop it on top of the tile or folder you want to group it
with. To open an app from the folder, tap the folder, then tap the app you want. To change
the name of the folder, tap and hold the name, and type in the name you want. To remove a
folder, unpin the tiles in it.
Change the lock screen to your liking. You can, for example, have your own favorite photo in
the background.
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. Just change the setting for Background to your liking.
Show the artist when playing music
Switch Show artist when playing music to 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. Put selected apps, games, and other favorites for kids to enjoy in their own start
screen.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS.
2. Tap kid's corner.
3. Choose which content your kids can use. You can also set a password to keep your kids
from accessing your own start screen.
Tip: To let your kids make an in-app purchase, such as buy game points, define a Wallet
PIN. You must type in the Wallet PIN to make each purchase. To define a Wallet PIN, tap
Wallet > > settings+PIN. Some purchases may not be available for all ages.
As Internet Explorer is not available in kid's corner, you don’t have to worry about the websites
your kids visit.
Go to your own start screen
Press the power key twice, and swipe up on your own lock screen. If you've set a password,
type it in.
Go back to the kid's start screen
On your own lock screen, swipe left, and on the kid's lock screen, swipe up.
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 .
Personalize your phone tones
Want to change the notification tones your phone uses, for example, for calls, messages, and
more? Or add your own tones or your favorite 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. To listen to
a ringtone so you can see if you like it, tap .
Tip: Want to set a specific ringtone for a contact so you immediately know when they
are calling? Edit the contact info in the People hub.
Change the message tone or other notification sounds
Tap manage app sounds and the app you want, and select the notification sound.
Add new ringtones from your PC to your phone
Connect your phone to your PC with a USB cable, and use the file manager of your PC to move
the song you want to the ringtone folder in your phone. Your PC must have Windows Vista,
Windows 7, Windows 8, or later.
To set the song as your ringtone, in the ringtones+sounds view, tap Ringtone, and under
Custom, tap the song.
You can use a song as your ringtone if it is not protected with digital rights management
(DRM), and it’s smaller than 30 MB.
Tip: Want to create your own unique ringtone? Tap Store, and download the
Ringtone Maker app.
Switch your phone to silent mode
When you switch silent mode on, all ringtones and alert tones are muted. Use this when you
are, for example, at the theater or in a meeting.
Press a volume key to see the volume status bar at the top of the screen, and tap .
To switch to silent mode, tap .
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.
Ever wished for extra help to keep your busy life in check? Cortana is your personal assistant
on your phone, only a word away.
Cortana can help you:
• Schedule a meeting
• Set a reminder for an important task
• Send automatic replies for callers when you don’t want to be disturbed
• Check your location
• Get up-to-date traffic and weather info, and much more
You can do all this using your voice, with only a minimum of fiddling with the touch screen
to distract you from other activities.
You need a Microsoft account to use Cortana.
This feature is not available in all languages. If you set your phone to a language not supported,
the Cortana tile and app aren’t shown. For info on the supported languages, go to
www.windowsphone.com.
Set up Cortana
Got your hands full, but need to use your phone? You can use your voice to make a call, send
a text message, search the web, or open an app.
You need a Microsoft account to use Cortana.
1. Tap Cortana.
2. Follow the instructions shown on your phone.
To later change your settings, such as your name, tap > settings.
Use Cortana
If you’ve got your hands full, but need to use your phone, you can use your voice to make a
call, schedule a meeting, search the web, or open an app.
Tap Cortana.
Tap , say what you want to do, and follow the instructions shown on your phone.
Example: Say Make an appointment, and see what happens.
Heard a catchy tune and want to know what it is? While the music is playing, tap .
Accessibility
Learn how to make using your phone easier.
Use your phone with ease
Make the fonts larger and the screen easier to view. You can also use your phone with a
teletypewriter (TTY/TDD).
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS.
2. Tap ease of access.
Change the font size
Tap the Text size slider.
Switch high contrast on
Switch High contrast to On .
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.
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 wiselyAlways charge the battery fully.
Select only the sounds that you need Mute unnecessary sounds, such as key press
Use wired headphonesUse wired headphones, rather than the
Use Battery SaverYou can set your phone to automatically save power
Change the phone screen settings• Set the phone screen to turn off after a short time.
Lower the screen brightness• On the start screen, swipe down from the top of
sounds. On the start screen, swipe down from the
top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > ringtones+sounds, and select which sounds to keep.
speakerphone.
when the battery charge level is low. To check the
battery status, and to turn Battery Saver on, on the
start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen,
and tap ALL SETTINGS > Battery Saver.
When your phone goes into battery saver mode,
you may not be able to change the settings of all
apps.
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of
the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > lock screen > Screen times out after.
• Use double-tap to wake up your phone only
when needed. To turn the feature off, on the start
screen, swipe down from the top of the screen,
tap ALL SETTINGS > touch, and switch Wake up to Off. Double-tap is not supported by
all phones. For availability, go to
www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/
wpfeatures.
the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS >
brightness. Make sure that Automatically
adjust is switched to Off . Switch Level to
low, and switch Automatically adjust to On
• To lower the screen brightness when the battery
saver is on, on the start screen, swipe down from
the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS >
display, and switch Battery Saver brightness to
On .
Stop apps from running in the
background
Use location services selectivelyIf you want to keep location services turned on, but
Use network connections selectively • Set your phone to check for new mail less
Close the apps you are not using. To close most of
the apps, press and hold , and tap on the apps
you want to close.
don't want to use check-in services, on the start
screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and
tap ALL SETTINGS. Swipe to applications, tap
people, and switch Use my location to Off.
frequently, or even by request only. In every
mailbox you have, tap > settings > sync settings, and select how often to sync.
• Turn Bluetooth on only when needed.
• Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet,
rather than a mobile data connection.
• Stop your phone scanning for available wireless
networks. On the start screen, swipe down from
the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > Wi-Fi, and switch Wi-Fi networking to Off.
• If you're listening to music or otherwise using
your phone, but don't want to make or receive
calls, turn airplane mode on. On the start screen,
swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > airplane mode, and switch Status
to On.
Check battery use
To check which apps have been eating up your battery life, on the start screen, swipe down
from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > Battery Saver, and swipe to usage.
Save on data roaming costs
Want to save on your phone bills? You can cut data roaming costs by changing mobile data
settings. Data roaming means using your phone to receive data over networks that your
network service provider doesn't own or operate. Connecting to the internet when roaming,
especially when abroad, can raise data costs substantially. Your network service provider can
charge you a fixed fee for data transfer or on a pay-as-you-use basis. To use the optimal
connection method, change the Wi-Fi, mobile data, and mail download settings.
Using a Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data
connection. If both Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi networking is switched to On .
2. Select the connection you want to use.
Close a mobile data connection
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > cellular
+SIM, and switch Data connection to Off .
Tip: You can also follow your data usage with the data sense app.
Stop data roaming
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > cellular
+SIM, and switch Data roaming options to don't roam.
Download mail less frequently
In every mailbox you have, tap > settings > sync settings, and select how often to sync.
Write text
Learn how to write text quickly and efficiently with your phone’s keyboard.
Use the on-screen keyboard
Writing with the on-screen keyboard is easy. You can use the keyboard when holding your
phone in portrait or landscape mode. You can write your messages by tapping the letters or
by swiping through them.
The keyboard layout can vary in
different apps and languages. The language key is only shown when more than one language
is selected. The example shows the English keyboard.
Tip: To add the comma key to the keyboard, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > keyboard > advanced > Show a comma
key when available. You can add the comma key only if you have at least 2 keyboards
installed on your phone.
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. To see more special character keys, tap the shift key. Some
special character keys bring up more symbols. To see more symbols, tap and hold a symbol
or special character.
Tip: To put a period at the end of a sentence, and to start a new sentence, tap the space
key twice.
Tip: To quickly type in a number or special character, while holding the numbers and
symbol key, slide your finger to the character, and lift your finger.
Your phone suggests words as you write, to help you write quickly and more accurately. Word
suggestions are available in several 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.
Tip: If the suggested word is marked in bold, your phone automatically uses it to replace
the word you wrote. If the word is wrong, tap it to see the original word and a few other
suggestions.
Correct a word
If you notice that you have misspelled a word, tap it to see suggestions for correcting the
word.
Add a new word to the dictionary
If the word you want isn't in the dictionary, write the word, tap it, and tap the plus sign (+) in
the suggestion bar. Your phone also learns new words when you have written them a few
times.
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.
Add writing languages
You can add several writing languages to your keyboard and switch between the languages
when writing.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS >
keyboard > add keyboards.
2. Select the languages you want to write in, and tap .
Tip: To remove a pre-installed keyboard, tap and hold the language you don't want to
Tap the language key repeatedly until the language you want is shown. The keyboard layout
and word suggestions change according to the language selected. The language key is only
shown when more than one keyboard has been installed.
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.
2. Set the time, fill in the alarm details, and tap .
Tip: Want to wake up to your favorite song? Like with other notification tones, you can
add your own tones to your phone and personalize your alarm tones to your liking.
For the alarm to sound, your phone must be turned on, and the phone volume needs to be
loud enough.
Tip: You can quickly see the time of the next active alarm if you have pinned the Alarms
app to the start screen. The tile size must be at least medium.
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: Pressing the back key snoozes the alarm for 2 minutes.
Turn 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. Automatic
update is a network service and may not be available depending on your region or network
service provider.
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > date+time.
Switch Set date and time automatically to On.
Tip: Want to change the time format? Switch the 24-hour clock on or off as you wish.
To change how dates are shown, tap ALL SETTINGS > region.
Update the time and date manually
Switch Set date and time automatically to Off , and edit the time and date.
Update the time zone manually when traveling abroad
Switch Set date and time automatically to Off , and tap Time zone and a location.
Add an appointment
Need to remember an appointment? Add it to your calendar.
Tap Calendar.
1. Tap .
2. Type in the details you want, and set the time.
3. To add, for example, the duration, reminder, or recurrence for the event, tap more
details.
Tip: To edit an event, tap and hold the event you want, tap edit, and edit the details you
want.
Send a meeting invitation
When creating an event, tap more details > add someone > , select the contacts you want,
and tap .
You can send meeting invitations to contacts who have a mail address.
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 Family room calendar or your work calendar, so they know when you are busy.
Change your status for an event
When you want to let others know when you’re busy or out of the office, tap more details >
Status and the status you want. By default, your status is free.
Delete an appointment
Tap and hold the appointment, and tap delete.
Switch between calendar views
Want to see your appointments for the day or week at a glance? Planning when to have your
vacation? You can browse through your calendar in different views.
Tap Calendar.
1. To switch between the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views, tap . In the weekly or
monthly view, tap the day to see all your events.
2. To switch between days, weeks, months, or years, swipe left or right. To quickly jump to a
particular month of a given year, in the yearly view, swipe to the year you want, and tap the
month.
Tip: If you allow the calendar to use your location, you can also check the weather in
the daily or weekly view.
Check your task list
Tap > tasks.
Add a task to your task list
Do you have important deadlines to meet at work, library books to return, or some other tasks
you need to remember? You can add them to your task list and cross them out once
completed. If you have a particular deadline, set a reminder.
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 download:
• Apps
• Games
• Entertainment apps and services
• News apps and services
• Books
You can also:
• Get content that is relevant to your tastes and location
• Share recommendations with your friends
The availability of Store and the selection of items available for download depend on your
region.
To download from Store, you need to be signed in to your Microsoft account on your phone.
When you're signed in, you are offered content compatible with 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.
Browse Store
Check out the latest and most downloaded apps, games, and other items recommended for
you and your phone. Browse different categories, or search for specific items.
Tap Store.
1. Tap a category on the front page, or swipe left or right to see more categories and items.
2. Tap an item to view its details. When you view an item, related items are also shown.
Tip: Did you find something in Store that you know your friends would be interested in? Tap share to send them a link.
Tip: Want to get personalized suggestions on which apps and games might interest
you? Sign in to your Microsoft account, and Store suggests a selection of apps for
you.
Search Store
Tap , write your search words, and tap .
Download an app, game, or other item
Download free apps, games, or other stuff, or buy more content for your phone.
1. Tap Store.
2. Tap an item to view its details.
3. If the item has a price, tap buy, or to try the item for free for a limited time, tap try. If the
item is free, tap install.
The availability of payment methods depends on your country of residence and your network
service provider.
4. If you're not signed in to your Microsoft account, sign in now.
5. Follow the instructions shown on your phone.
Tip: If downloading fails, check that the time and date are set correctly.
When the download is complete, you can open or view the item, or continue browsing for
more content. The content type determines where the item is stored in your phone: music,
videos, and podcasts can be found in Music, Video, and podcasts, games can be found in
Games, and apps can be found in the apps menu.
For more info on an item, contact the publisher of the item.
Tip: Use a Wi-Fi 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.
Tip: You can also use your computer to browse Windows Phone Store and download
content to your phone. Go to www.windowsphone.com, and browse or search for apps
and games.
Tip: 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.
This feature is not available in all languages. For more info on feature and service
availability, see the How-to section at www.windowsphone.com.
The availability of apps and games may depend on your kid’s age.
See your ongoing and previous downloads
Tap Store > > downloads, and swipe to downloads to see the ongoing downloads,
or to history to see the previously downloaded apps, games, and other content.
View your ongoing downloads
While an item is downloading, you can continue to browse Store for other content and add
items to be downloaded.
To view the status of your downloads, in the Store main view, tap > downloads, and
swipe to downloads to see the ongoing downloads, or to history to see the previously
downloaded content.
Tip: To check the status of the currently ongoing download, tap check install.
Tip: If you need to, for example, temporarily close your internet connection, tap and
hold the downloading item, and tap pause. To resume downloading, tap resume. Pause
pending items individually. If a download fails, you can re-download the item.
Write a review for an app
Do you want to share your opinion on an app with other Store users? Rate and review the
app. You can post one review per app that you download.
1. In the apps menu, tap and hold the app, and tap rate and review.
2. Rate the app, and write your review.
Tip: You can rate and review your other items in the same way.
Receive ads
If you want to receive ads 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 ads and tips, tap
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
Want to make calls on your new phone and talk to your friends? Read on and you'll learn how.
Make a call over Wi-Fi
You can call people over a Wi-Fi connection with the Wi-Fi Calling app. You don’t need access
to a mobile network.
Make sure your SIM card is inserted.
The Wi-Fi Calling tile on your start screen tells you the status of the service with one look:
• Green color means that the Wi-Fi Calling app is ready for calls.
• Blue color means that the Wi-Fi Calling app is disabled, no Wi-Fi connection is available,
your phone is in airplane mode, or something else prevents Wi-Fi calls.
• Red color means that the Wi-Fi Calling app is enabled, but an error occurred.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap .
2. Switch Wi-Fi networking to On .
Wi-Fi Calling is now enabled.
Tip: You can switch a Wi-Fi connection on directly from the Wi-Fi Calling settings. To
access the Wi-Fi Calling settings, on the start screen, tap .
3. To make a call with the settings you selected, tap .
If you make a Wi-Fi call but move out of Wi-Fi range, the call ends.
Tip: Some airplanes support text or multimedia messages over Wi-Fi, when Wi-Fi is
allowed and the service is available. In airplane mode, switch the Wi-Fi connection on,
open the browser, and select the service. The airplane mode icon may disappear from
the screen, but the phone is still in airplane mode.
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.
Tip: Is your friend's voice too loud or quiet? Press the volume keys to change the volume.
Tip: Want to let others hear the conversation? Tap speaker.
To type in the + character, used for international calls, tap and hold 0.
The + character only works from abroad. The + character may not work in all regions. In this
case, enter the international access code directly.
Search your call history
To search for a call record, swipe to history, tap , and type in the contact's name or phone
number.
Remove a call record
To remove a call record, swipe to history, tap and hold the call record, and tap delete.
To remove all the call records, tap > select calls > > select all > .
Copy and paste a phone number
On the start screen, tap People, swipe to contacts, tap a contact, tap and hold the phone
number, tap copy, and in a text box, tap .
Make a call with Skype
You can use your phone to make Skype-to-Skype calls and video calls. With Skype global
rates, you can also call landlines or other mobile phones. Pay as you go with your credit card,
or get a monthly subscription for the best rates.
If you don't yet have the Skype app, you can download it from www.windowsphone.com.
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 Wi-Fi network connection with Skype whenever
possible.
Make a video call with Skype
Swipe to people, tap the contact you want to call, and tap .
If your phone does not have a front camera, you can use the main camera for video calls. The
front camera is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/
mobile/support/wpfeatures.
Make a Skype call with Cortana
On the start screen, tap Cortana > and say Skype call or Skype video call, followed by
the name of the contact.
Cortana is not available in all languages. For info on the supported languages, go to
www.windowsphone.com.
Call your most important contacts quickly with 1-touch dial.
1. To add a contact to 1-touch dial, tap People, swipe to contacts, and tap the contact you
want to add.
2. Tap and hold the contact's phone number, and tap add to speed dial.
Call a contact with 1-touch dial
Tap , swipe to speed dial, and tap a contact.
Call the last dialed number
Still have some words to say to your friends? Call them again. In the call history view, you can
see info about the calls you have made and received.
1. Tap , and swipe to history.
2. Tap the name or phone number.
Use your voice to make a call
You can use your voice to call a contact.
1. Press and hold .
2. Say Call and the contact's name.
Tip: You can also use voice dialing with a Bluetooth headset.
This feature is not available in all 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.
When someone calls you, press the volume key or the lock key. You can also turn your phone
face down.
Can't speak right now to answer a call? You can reply to the caller by a text message.
1. When someone calls you, tap TEXT REPLY.
2. Tap type a message..., and write your message.
You can only reply by a text message to calls from the contacts saved in your phone.
Switch text reply on or off
Tap > > settings, and switch Text reply to On or Off .
Edit a pre-written text message
Tap > > settings > edit replies, and edit the reply you want.
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.
Can't always answer the phone, but don't want to miss any incoming calls? You can forward
them to another phone number.
For availability of this feature, contact your network service provider.
1. Depending on your phone, do either of the following:
•On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS >
network+ > set.
•Tap > > settings.
2. Switch Call forwarding to On, if needed, and select where you want to forward your
calls.
Depending on your phone, you may also be able to make the choice separately for different
situations, such as when you can’t answer or when you’re in a call.
Tip: To check if call forwarding is being used, shown by , tap the top of the screen.
Forward calls to your voice mail
Besides forwarding calls to another phone number, you can also forward these calls to your
voice mail and listen to them later.
For availability of this feature, contact your network service provider.
Do either of the following, depending on your phone:
•Tap > > settings. Switch Call forwarding to On, if needed, and type in
the voice mail number given by your service provider, if needed.
•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.
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.
Tip: If you want to avoid forwarding calls to your voice mail, type in another number,
such as the number of your second phone. You can also contact your service provider
about deactivating the voice mail service.
Change your voice mail number
Tap > > settings, and type in the new number.
Call your voice mailbox
If you've forwarded incoming calls to your voice mailbox, you can call it and listen to the
messages your friends have left.
1. Tap .
2. Tap . If asked, type in the voice mail password you received from your network service
3. You can listen or reply to voice mail messages, delete them, or record a greeting message.
For the availability of the voice mailbox service, and for info on setting up how long before
calls are forwarded, contact your network service provider.
Use call waiting
Get another call while you're already in one? Call waiting helps you answer or hold one of the
calls.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS >
network+ > set.
2. Switch Call waiting to On .
Hold the first call and answer the new call
Tap ANSWER.
End the first call and answer the new call
Tap end call+answer.
Ignore the new call
Tap IGNORE.
Hold one call and make another
Tap HOLD > ADD CALL, and call the people you want.
Switch between calls
Tap TAP TO SWAP.
Block calls and messages
Getting unwanted calls or text messages? Block them with the call+SMS filter app.
To add a phone number to your blocked numbers list, on the start screen, tap , swipe to
history, tap and hold the caller you want to block, and tap block number....
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.
Switch Block calls+SMS to On.
Check which numbers are blocked
Tap blocked numbers.
You can save and organize your friends' phone numbers, addresses, and other contact
information in the People hub. You can also get in touch with your friends through social
networking services.
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 rooms and 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 organize 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.
Check out what's new to see your friends’ social network status updates conveniently in one
place.
The rooms view is home to your rooms and groups, which are ways to stay in touch with your
most important contacts. The rooms let you and your invited friends privately chat and share
things like calendars and photos. The groups make it easy to see social updates from just the
people you add to the group and to send mails or messages to all of them at once.
Add or delete a contact
Keep your friends with you. Save their phone numbers, addresses, and other info to the People
hub.
2. If you're signed in to several accounts, select the account to which you want to save the
contact.
You cannot save a contact to your phone only, it’s always saved to an account.
3. Add the contact details, and tap .
Tip: Your contacts are backed up automatically to your Microsoft account.
Edit a contact
Tap the contact and , and edit or add details, such as a ringtone or a web address.
Delete a contact
Tap the contact and > delete.
The contact is deleted both from your phone and, with some exceptions such as Facebook,
Twitter, and LinkedIn, from the social networking service where it's stored.
Tip: If you want to delete multiple contacts quickly, on your computer, log in to
people.live.com with your Microsoft account, and delete them there.
Filter your contacts list
If you don't want contacts from social networking services to show up in your contacts list,
you can filter them out. In the contacts list, tap > settings > filter contact list and the
accounts you want to show or hide.
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
Have you received a call from a person whose phone number is not yet saved in your People
hub? You can easily 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. Edit other contact details, including the name, and tap .
Save a number from a received message
Have you received a message from a person whose phone number is not yet saved in your
People hub? You can easily save the number in a new or existing contacts list entry.
1. Tap Messaging.
2. In the conversations list, tap a conversation and > .
3. Tap , edit the phone number and phone number type, and tap .
4. Edit other contact details, including the name, and tap .
If you need to contact a friend quickly, you don’t have to scroll through all your contacts. You
can search or jump to a letter or character in the contacts list. You can also use a voice
command to call or send a message to a contact.
1. Tap People, and swipe to contacts.
2. Tap , and start writing a name. The list filters as you write.
Tip: Pin your most important contacts or contact groups to the start screen. Tap and hold a contact, and tap pin to start.
Jump to a letter or character in your contacts list
Tap any letter in the contacts list on the left, and in the following menu, tap the first letter or
character for the name you want.
Use a voice command
In any view, press and hold , and say Call or Text and the contact's name. Not all languages
are supported.
Link contacts
Do you have separate entries for the same contact from different social networking services
or mail accounts? You can link multiple contacts so that their info is in a single contact card.
Tap People, and swipe to contacts.
1. Tap the main contact you want to link to and .
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.
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.
Your old phone needs to support Bluetooth. The contacts on your old phone need to be stored
in the phone memory, not on the SIM.
1. On your old phone, switch Bluetooth on, and make sure the phone is visible to other devices.
2. On your new phone, tap Transfer my Data.
3. Tap continue, and switch Bluetooth on.
4. Select your old phone from the list of found devices, and follow the instructions shown on
both phones.
If your contacts are written in a language that is not supported by your new phone, the contact
info may not be shown correctly.
If you don't yet have the Transfer my Data app, you can download it from
www.windowsphone.com.
Copy contacts from a SIM card
If you have contacts stored on your SIM card, you can copy them to your phone.
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. For example, you can add family members to
the same group and reach them quickly with the same message.
Tap People, and swipe to rooms.
1. Tap > Group.
2. Write a name for the group, and tap .
3. Tap and a contact. To add another contact, tap again.
4. Tap .
Tip: There is already a group called Best friends in your phone.
Add a new group contact
Tap the group, and tap > and a contact.
Remove a contact from a group
Tap the group and . Tap the contact and remove from group.
Rename a group
Tap the group and > rename, and write the new name.
Delete a contact group
Tap the group and > delete.
View your Rooms
The rooms feature is being discontinued, but you can still view your existing chats, calendars,
photos, or notes.
After March 2015, the rooms feature on Windows Phone is no longer supported. You can still
see your existing rooms and use your room photo albums, calendars, and notes on your
phone. You can’t create new rooms or make changes to existing rooms. You can still see your
old room chats, but you and the other room members can’t send or receive new room chat
messages.
To view your existing rooms, tap People, and swipe to rooms.
Share a contact
You can easily share a contact with your friends.
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.
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. Tap your photo again, and either choose one of the offered photos, or tap find another
to select a photo from Camera Roll.
4. Drag the photo around to adjust the cropping, and tap .
Social networks
Want to keep in touch with your friends? You can set up social networking services on your
phone.
Social networking services on your phone keep you connected.
Set up a social media account
Set up your social networking service accounts.
Tap the social networking app you want to sign in to, such as Facebook, and follow the
instructions shown.
To download more social networking apps, tap Store.
Tip: When you sign in to an account, the contacts in the account are automatically
imported. To choose which accounts show up in your contacts list, on the start screen,
tap People, swipe to contacts, and tap > settings > filter contact list.
See your friends' status updates
After you set up your social networking services, such as Twitter, on your phone, you can follow
your friends' status updates in the People hub.
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. Browse your photo albums for the photo you want to share.
3. Tap and hold the photo, and tap share....
4. Tap the social networking service where you want to upload the photo.
5. Add a caption if you want, and share or send your photo.
Messages
Stay in touch with your friends with text or multimedia messages.
Send a message
With text and multimedia messages, you can quickly contact your friends and family.
1. Tap Messaging.
2. Tap .
If you start writing a message and switch to another app before sending it, you can continue
your message when you return to Messaging. Tap > drafts. The draft message is deleted
when sent.
3. To add a recipient from your contacts list, tap , or start writing a name. You can also type
in a phone number.
Tip: To add several recipients, tap > , select the recipients you want, and tap .
4. Tap the message box, and write your message.
Tip: To add a smiley, tap .
5. To add an attachment, such as a photo, tap , and select the attachment.
6. To send the message, tap .
If you’re unable to send a multimedia message, check the following:
•Your mobile subscription supports multimedia messages.
•Your data connection is switched on. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL
SETTINGS > cellular+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.
Before forwarding the message, you can edit what's written or add or remove attachments.
Forward multiple messages
In threads, tap a conversation and > select messages, tap the check boxes that appear
next to the messages, and tap to add a recipient.
Read a message
You can see on the start screen when you've received a message.
You can view the messages between you and a contact in one conversation thread. The thread
can contain text and multimedia messages.
1. Tap Messaging.
2. To read a message, tap a conversation.
Tip: To prevent others from accidentally seeing notifications about your messages on the lock screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > lock
screen > Choose an app to show detailed status > none.
If you’re unable to open a multimedia message, check the following:
• Your mobile subscription supports multimedia messages.
• Your data connection is switched on. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > cellular+SIM, and switch Data connection to On.
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.
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.
If you didn't sign in to your Microsoft account during the first start-up, you can do it now.
When you add a Microsoft account to your phone, a mail account is added automatically.
1. Tap .
2. Tap an account, and write your username and password.
3. Tap sign in.
Tip: Depending on your mail account, you can also sync other items than just mails to
your phone, such as your contacts and calendar.
If your phone doesn't find your mail settings, advanced setup can find them. For this, you need
to know your mail account type and the addresses of your incoming and outgoing mail servers.
You can get this info from your mail service provider.
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.
Delete a mailbox
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > email
+accounts. Tap and hold the mailbox, and tap delete.
You cannot delete the first Microsoft mailbox you signed in with. You must reset your phone
to do that.
Add your Exchange mailbox to your phone
Would you like to have your work mail, contacts, and calendar at hand, whether you are sitting
by your computer or on the go with your phone? You can sync the important content between
your phone and a Microsoft Exchange server.
Exchange can be set up only if your company has a Microsoft Exchange server. In addition,
your company IT administrator must have activated Microsoft Exchange for your account.
Before starting the setup, make sure you have the following:
• A corporate mail address
• Your Exchange server name (contact your company IT department)
• Your network domain name (contact your company IT department)
• Your office network password
Depending on the Exchange server configuration, you may need to type in additional info
during the setup. If you don't know the correct info, contact your company IT department.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > email
+accounts.
2. Tap add an account > Exchange.
3. Write your Exchange mail address and password, and tap sign in.
During the setup, you can define which content and how often you want your phone to sync
with the server. To sync additional content, change the Exchange account settings.
Open mail from the start screen
With live mail tiles you can open mail directly from the start screen.
From the tiles, you can see the number of unread mails and if you've received new mail.
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 mail from all your inboxes in one tile.
To read your mail, tap the tile.
Send mail
Don't let your mail pile up. Use your phone to read and write mail 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. You can also write
the address.
Tip: To remove a recipient, tap the name and Remove.
4. Write the subject and your mail.
Tip: Your phone can help you write your mail faster. While writing, your phone suggests
possible next words to complete your sentence. To add a word, tap a suggestion. To
browse the list, swipe over the suggestions. This feature is not available in all languages.
5. To attach a photo, tap .
Tip: You can also take a new photo while writing your mail. Tap , take a photo, and tap accept.
6. Tap to send the mail.
Send an Office document
Tap Office, tap the document you want to send and > share..., and select the mail
account you want to use.
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 color.
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.
Read mail in a conversation
In your mailbox, tap the conversation that includes the mail, and tap the mail. A conversation
with unread mail is marked in a different color.
Save an attachment
With the mail open, tap the attachment, such as a photo, and it is downloaded to your phone.
Tap and hold the attachment, and tap save. Not all file formats can be saved.
Copy a link
With the mail open, tap and hold the web link, and tap copy link.
Reply to mail
Do you receive mail that needs a quick answer? Reply straight away using your phone.
1. Tap .
2. Open the mail, and tap .
Tip: To reply to the sender only, tap reply. To reply to the sender and all the other
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 mail may be
deleted from your mail server, too.
Delete one mail
Open the mail, and tap .
View mails separately
Mails are grouped by title in conversations. A conversation also includes your replies. If you'd
like to view all your mails separately, you can switch the conversations feature off.
1. Tap .
2. Tap > settings.
3. Switch Conversations to Off .
Send automatic replies
If you are on vacation or otherwise out of the office, you can send automatic replies to the
mails that arrive during your absence.
1. Tap > > settings > automatic replies.
2. Switch Status to On , write your reply, and tap .
Link several mailboxes as a unified inbox
If you have more than one mail account, you can choose which inboxes you want to link
together into one inbox. The unified inbox lets you see all your mail at a glance.
1. On the start screen, tap a mailbox.
2. Tap > link inboxes.
3. In the other inboxes list, tap the inboxes you want to link to the first one.
4. Tap rename linked inbox, write a new name for the mailbox, and tap .
The new unified inbox is pinned to the start screen.
Unlink unified inboxes
On the start screen, tap the unified inbox and > linked inboxes. In the list, tap the
inboxes you want to unlink and unlink.
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.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures.
• Pick the best frame or create an action shot from a high-definition video with the Lumia
Moments app
• Take lossless Digital Negative (DNG) photos
• Take better group photos or photos of moving objects with smart sequence mode
Depending on your phone, the features of the Lumia Camera app may vary.
To download the Lumia Camera app or check that you have the latest version, go to
www.windowsphone.com. Lumia Camera may not be available for all phone models.
You can upload your photos to OneDrive for easy access from your phone, tablet, or computer.
Open your camera quickly
Make sure you get to your camera in a flash when you need it – place a shortcut in the action
center.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS >
notifications+actions.
2. To change a shortcut to open the default camera, tap the shortcut and .
3. To turn the camera on quickly using the shortcut, swipe down from the top of the screen,
and tap .
Tip: To turn the camera on when your phone is locked, press the power key, swipe down
from the top of the screen, and tap .
Change the default camera
You can change the default camera app to whichever camera you prefer.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS, swipe left
to applications, and tap photos+camera.
2. Tap Default camera app, and select the camera you want.
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.
To download the Lumia Camera app or check that you have the latest version, go to
www.windowsphone.com. Lumia Camera may not be available for all phone models.
1. Tap Lumia Camera.
Tip: To open the camera with Cortana, tap the search key , tap , say Open
camera, and follow the instructions. Cortana is not available in all regions and languages. For information on the supported languages, go to www.windowsphone.com.
2. To take the photo, tap .
Tip: To see the screen at its best, make sure you're not covering the light sensor. The light sensor is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/
mobile/support/wpfeatures.
Tip: Why not try other cool Lumia apps to make the most of your photos? To reframe
your photo while keeping the full-resolution original, or to apply filters and other special
effects, use the Lumia Creative Studio app. To take great-looking selfies, use the Lumia
Selfie app.
View the photo in full-resolution view
To view the photo you just took, depending on your phone, do either of the following:
•Tap the round thumbnail at the corner of the screen.
•Tap .
This full-resolution photo can only be viewed in Lumia Camera.
Take a photo with Microsoft Camera
Shoot sharp and vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album.
may not be available for all phone models.
Tap Camera.
To quickly turn the camera on when your phone is locked, press the power key, swipe down
from the top of the screen, and tap .
1. To zoom in or out, slide your fingers apart or together. The camera zoom is not supported
by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures.
2. To take the photo, tap .
Tip: You can also take a photo by tapping anywhere on the screen. To change this
setting, tap > photo settings > Tap to take photo.
Tip: To see the screen at its best, make sure you're not covering the light sensor. The light sensor is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/
mobile/support/wpfeatures.
Record a video
Tap to select video mode, and tap it again to start recording.
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. To take a selfie with the main camera, tap to switch cameras, if needed. Look into the
camera lens, follow the beeps to line up the shot, and hold still as the camera takes your photo.
Tip: To avoid camera shake, tap > timer, and select a delay.
4. To reframe the selfie, slide your fingers apart or together, and tap .
5. To enhance your selfie, tap .
6. To apply a filter to your selfie, tap .
Tip: To remove all enhancements and filters from the selfie, tap > clear all
effects.
7. To save your selfie, tap .
Record a video
Besides taking photos with your phone, you can also capture your special moments as videos.
1. Tap Lumia Camera.
2. To switch from photo to video mode, tap .
3. To start recording, tap . The timer starts to run.
4. To stop recording, tap . The timer stops.
To view the video you just recorded, tap the round thumbnail at the corner of the screen. The
video is saved in Camera Roll.
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.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS, and swipe
to storage sense.
2. Switch Store new photos on my to SD card.
The photos you take from now on are saved to the memory card.
Use only compatible memory cards approved for use with this device. Incompatible cards may
damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.
Save the photos and videos you’ve taken earlier to a memory card
In the Photos hub, browse to a photo or video, tap and the photo or video, and tap >
save to SD card.
Tip: To quickly select all photos or videos in an album, browse to the album, and tap
> > select all.
Save location info to your photos and videos
If you want to remember exactly where you were when you took a particular photo or video,
you can set your phone to automatically record the location.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS.
2. Swipe to applications, and tap photos+camera > Use location info.
Location information can be attached to a photo or video, if your location can be determined
using satellite or network methods. If you share a photo or video that contains location
information, the location information may be shown to those who view the photo or video.
You can turn off geotagging in the phone settings.
Share your photos and videos
You can share your photos and videos quickly and easily for your friends and family to see.
1. Take a photo, or record a video.
2. On the start screen, tap Photos, browse to your photo or video, and tap it.
3. Tap , select how you want to share, and follow the instructions.
Tip: To share several photos or videos at once, tap , select the photos or videos, and
tap .
Tip: To access your photos from all your devices, you can set up uploading to
OneDrive. The OneDrive album is then available in the Photos hub when you view your
photos. To set up the feature, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen,
and tap ALL SETTINGS > photos+camera. Under Auto upload, tap OneDrive, and
select an option.
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.
Your phone gives you great control over your photo settings. Take exactly the kind of photo
you like.
Take photos like a pro
Would you like to use your full creative potential, and take professional-looking photos? With
Lumia Camera, you can manually adjust the camera settings both in camera and video mode.
1. Tap Lumia Camera.
2. To view the settings, drag to the left. To change a setting, slide your finger up or down
on the slider. You can, for example, change Exposure compensation to control the amount of
light in your photo.
3. To close the settings, drag to the right.
4. To take a photo, tap .
Record high-definition videos
You can record crystal clear high-definition videos quickly with just one keypress.
4K and Full HD videos are not supported by all phones. For availability, go to
www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures.
Tap Lumia Camera.
1. To start recording, press and hold the camera key. The timer starts to run.
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.
Frame your photos with ease
Want to frame your photos professionally? Use viewfinder grids and compose perfect photos.
1. Tap Lumia Camera.
2. Depending on your phone, do either of the following:
•Tap > settings.
•Tap , and swipe to general.
3. Switch Framing grids to, for example, golden ratio or rule of thirds.
Want to take better photos of moving objects or take a group photo where everyone is at
their best? Use smart sequence mode and snap superb photos.
1. Tap Lumia Camera.
2. Tap .
3. To take a photo, tap .
The phone takes a sequence of photos. To see what you can do with them, tap , then tap
the photo and edit smart sequence.
Find the best moments in your video
After recording a high-definition video, you can find its best frames and save them as separate
images. You can also create exciting action shots.
Lumia Moments is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures.
After recording a high-definition video, tap Lumia Moments and the video.
1. Tap CREATE ACTION SHOT.
2. To select a starting point for the action shot, tap the slider.
3. To select an end point for the action shot, tap the slider and .
4. To delete moving objects from the photo, tap the white circles at the bottom of the screen.
5. To select which moving object you want to highlight, swipe left or right to move the circle
at the bottom of the screen.
Tip: To highlight all the moving objects, tap .
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.
To download the Lumia Cinemagraph app or check that you have the latest version, go to
www.windowsphone.com. Lumia Cinemagraph may not be available for all phone models.
1. Connect your phone to a compatible computer with a compatible USB cable.
2. On your computer, open a file manager, such as Windows Explorer or Finder, and browse
to the folder for photos.
3. Add a new folder, give it a name, and add photos to the folder.
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.
You cannot delete online albums from your phone.
Create the stories of your life
Let your photos tell the stories of your life with Lumia Storyteller.
To download the Lumia Storyteller app or check that you have the latest version, go to
www.windowsphone.com. Lumia Storyteller may not be available for all phone models.
Your phone needs access to your location info. To allow it, on the start screen, swipe down
from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > location, and switch Location services to
On .
1. Tap Lumia Storyteller.
The photos you have taken are automatically collected together as stories. You need to have
at least 7 photos taken at a time and in one place for the app to form a story.
2. To create a story yourself, tap , select the photos, and tap .
3. To rename the story, tap the collection and the title, and write a new name.
4. To view a photo in the story, tap the collection, swipe left, and tap a photo. To browse the
other photos, swipe left or right.
Tip: You can add captions to the photos in the story. Tap a photo and add caption. To
view a caption, tap the photo.
Locate your photo on a map
To see on a map where a photo was taken, place 2 fingers on the photo, and slide them
together.
Copy your photos to your computer
Have you taken photos with your phone that you'd like to copy to your computer? Use your
computer's file manager to copy or move your photos.
If your computer is a Mac, install the Lumia Photo Transfer for Mac app from
www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/.
1. Connect your phone to a compatible computer with a compatible USB cable.
2. On your computer, open a file manager, such as Windows Explorer or Finder, and browse
to your phone.
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.
Edit a photo
You can do quick edits, such as rotate and crop, to the photos you have taken. Or use autofix to let your phone fix your photo with just one simple tap.
1. Tap Photos > albums and a photo.
2. Tap > edit and an option.
Tip: If you have downloaded photo editing apps from Store, they are listed here as
editing options.
3. To save the edited photo, tap .
Add cool special effects to your photos
Take photo editing to the next level – add cool special effects to your favorite photos with
Lumia Creative Studio.
To download the Lumia Creative Studio app or check that you have the latest version, go to
www.windowsphone.com. Lumia Creative Studio may not be available for all phone models.
Tap Lumia Creative Studio and the photo you want to edit.
Reframe your photo
Tap , and select the ratio or rotate your photo.
Apply a filter
Tap .
Enhance your photo
Tap , and select the type of enhancement.
Blur a part of your photo
Tap > blur background. You can select the area you want to blur and adjust the amount
of blur.
Add color to your photo
Tap > color pop. Select a color from the color palette, and apply it on the photo. When
you’re done, tap .
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 .
Positioning methods
Your phone shows your location on the map using GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, or network
(Cell ID) based positioning.
The availability, accuracy and completeness of the location information depend on, for
example, your location, surroundings, and third party sources, and may be limited. Location
information may not be available, for example, inside buildings or underground. For privacy
information related to positioning methods, see the Microsoft Mobile Privacy Policy.
The Assisted GPS (A-GPS) network service and other similar enhancements to GPS and
GLONASS retrieve location information using the cellular network, and assists in calculating
your current location.
A-GPS and other enhancements to GPS and GLONASS may require transferring small amounts
of data over the mobile network. If you want to avoid data costs, for example when traveling,
you can switch the mobile data connection off in your phone settings.
Wi-Fi positioning improves positioning accuracy when satellite signals are not available,
especially when you are indoors or between tall buildings. If you're in a place where the use
of Wi-Fi is restricted, you can switch Wi-Fi off in your phone settings.
The trip meter may not be accurate, depending on the availability and quality of your satellite
connection.
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 Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi connection. Using
encryption reduces the risk of others accessing your data.
Using a Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data
connection. If both Wi-Fi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the WiFi connection.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap .
2. Switch Wi-Fi networking to On .
When you switch Wi-Fi networking to On , Wi-Fi Calling is also enabled.
3. Select the connection you want to use.
Use a mobile data connection
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > cellular
+SIM, and switch Data connection to On .
Tip: Want to turn mobile data on and off easily? Add a shortcut to the action center. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS >
notifications+actions. Tap one of the shortcuts, and tap mobile data.
Use a mobile data connection when roaming
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > cellular
SIM, and switch Data roaming options to roam.
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Connecting to the internet when roaming, especially when abroad, can raise data costs
substantially.
Data roaming means using your phone to receive data over networks that your network
service provider doesn't own or operate.
Tip: You can also follow your data usage with the data sense app.
Connect your computer to the web
It’s simple to use the internet on your laptop on the go. Turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot,
and use your mobile data connection to access the internet with your laptop or other device.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > .
3. To change the name of your connection, tap setup > Broadcast name, and write a name.
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
information on availability and costs, contact your network service provider.
Use your data plan efficiently
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. Tap Data Sense.
2. Tap set limit, and choose the values you want.
Tip: When using Internet Explorer, you can save on data usage costs automatically. Tap
> settings > Data Sense savings, and select the setting you want.
Web browser
Catch up on the news, and visit your favorite websites. You can use Internet Explorer 11 in
your phone to view web pages on the internet. Your browser can also help warn you against
security threats.
Tap Internet Explorer.
To browse the web, you must be connected to the internet.
Browse the web
Who needs a computer, when you can browse the internet on your phone?
Tip: If your network service provider doesn't charge you a fixed fee for data transfer, to
save on data costs, use a Wi-Fi network to connect to the internet.
1. Tap Internet Explorer.
2. Tap the address bar.
3. Write a web address.
Tip: To quickly write a web address suffix such as .org, tap and hold the suffix key on
the keyboard, and tap the suffix you want.
4. Tap .
Tip: To search the internet, write a search word in the address bar, and tap .
Zoom in or out
Place 2 fingers on the screen, and slide your fingers apart or together.
Too much zooming? Trouble reading the text on websites? You can use your browser in mobile
or desktop mode, or switch certain web pages to the reading view and set the font size to
your liking.
1. To set the browser to always use the mode you want, tap Internet Explorer > >
settings.
2. Change the setting for Website preference.
Switch to the reading view
Tap on the address bar. To set the font size for the reading view, tap > settings >
advanced settings > Reading view font size.
Tip: To learn more about the browser settings and what they do, tap the link at the
bottom of the screen.
Add a website to your favorites
If you visit the same websites all the time, add them to your favorites, so you can access them
quickly.
Tap Internet Explorer.
1. Go to a website.
2. Tap > add to favorites.
3. Edit the name if you want to, and tap .
Tip: You can also pin your favorite websites to the start screen. While browsing a website, tap > pin to start.
Go to a favorite website
Tap > favorites and a website.
Tip: To quickly access your favorites, add the favorites icon to the address bar. Tap > settings, and switch Use address bar button for to favorites.
Share a web page
When you've found an interesting web page, you can send it to your friends in an email or
text message, or post it to your social networks.
1. Tap Internet Explorer, and go to a website.
2. Tap > share page and how you want to share.
Clear the browser history
When you've finished browsing, you can delete your private data, such as your browsing
history and temporary internet files.
A cache is a memory location that is used to store data temporarily. If you have, or have tried
to, access confidential information or a secure service, requiring passwords, clear the cache
after each use.
Tip: To delete your search history, tap the search key , and tap > settings >
delete history.
Delete an individual item in your browsing history
Tap > recent > , the item you want to delete, and .
Search the web
Explore the web and the outside world with Bing search. You can use the keyboard or your
voice to write your search words.
1. Press .
Tip: If you are using Cortana, just tap , and say your search word.
2. Write your search word in the search box, and tap . You can also select a search word
from the proposed matches.
3. To see related search results, swipe left to see the different search result categories.
Close internet connections
Save your battery by closing internet connections that are open in the background. You can
do it without closing any apps.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap .
2. Switch Wi-Fi networking to Off .
Tip: Wi-Fi networking switches back on automatically. To change this setting, tap Turn
Wi-Fi back on.
Close a mobile data connection
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > cellular
+SIM, and switch Data connection to Off .
To learn more about using MixRadio, on your phone, tap MixRadio, swipe left, and tap
.
This service may not be available in all regions.
Downloading and streaming music and other content may involve transfer of large amounts
of data through your service provider’s network. For information about data transmission
charges, contact your network service provider.
Play a podcast
Keep up with your favorite podcasts and subscribe to them on your phone.
1. Tap Podcasts.
2. Tap audio or video and the podcast you want to watch or listen to.
Tip: To select a certain episode of the podcast, tap .
Subscribe to a podcast
Swipe to GET PODCASTS, and write the podcast address.
Tip: You can also search for a podcast by name.
Play a video
Have your favorite media with you while on the move – watch videos wherever you are.
1. Tap Video.
2. Swipe to COLLECTION.
3. Tap the video you want to play.
Tip: You can also buy or rent movies and television shows from the Xbox video store.
Pause or resume playback
Tap or .
Fast-forward or rewind
Tap and hold or .
Adjust the tone of music
Boost the bass or adjust other bands to enhance your listening experience.
Audio personalization 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 equalizer, and drag the bands to your liking. You can
also select one of the equalizer presets.
Tip: To get more consistent playback volume for your music and videos, swipe to
enhancements, and switch Audio leveling to On .
Sync music and videos between your phone and computer
Do you have media on your computer that you want to listen to or watch on your phone? Use
a USB cable to sync music and videos between your phone and computer.
1. Connect your phone to a compatible computer with a USB cable.
2. In your computer's file manager, such as Windows Explorer or Finder, drag and drop your
songs and videos to your phone.
Tip: If your computer's operating system is Windows 7 or Windows 8, you can also use
the Windows Phone app. Windows 8 installs the app automatically. With Windows 7,
you can download it from www.windowsphone.com.
For info on which app works with which computer, see the following table:
Want to have some fun? 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. To buy a game, tap buy.
Tip: To uninstall a game, on the start screen, swipe left to the apps menu, tap and hold
the game, and tap uninstall.
The availability of payment methods depends on your country of residence and your network
service provider.
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.
You can select which game ratings your kid can see and which apps and games the kid can
download. Sign in to your My Family account, and change the settings for your kid. You can
also prevent your kid from downloading any apps or games.
You need to add valid credit card info to prove that you are an adult if your kid is 12 years old
or younger. No charges are made to your credit card, and your credit card number is not
saved. The legal adult age varies by country and region.
This feature is not available in all languages. For more info on feature and service availability,
see the How-to section at www.windowsphone.com.
The availability of apps and games may depend on your kid’s age.
Play a game
Gaming on your phone is a truly social experience. Xbox, Microsoft's gaming service, lets you
play games with your friends and use your gamer profile to keep track of game scores and
achievements. You can do this online, on your Xbox console, and on your phone in the Games
hub.
Tap Games.
Swipe to COLLECTION, and select a game. If it's an Xbox game, sign in to your Xbox account.
If you don't yet have an account, you can create one. Xbox is not available in all areas.
Tip: You can pin your favorite games to the start screen. In the apps menu, tap and hold
the game, and tap pin to start.
Tip: You can use your phone as a remote control for your Xbox One console and interact
with your gaming friends. Go to www.windowsphone.com to download the Xbox One
SmartGlass app.
Get more games
Swipe to COLLECTION, and tap games store.
Tip: When signed in to your Xbox account, you can receive invitations from your friends
to play a game. If you don't have the game, but it is available in your area in games
store, you can either download a trial version or buy it right away.
Resume playing a game
When you return to a game, there may be a resume icon in the game itself. If not, tap the
screen.
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 Wi-Fi or a
mobile data connection.
Tap Xbox SmartGlass.
Connect to your Xbox One console
Tap , and select the console you want to connect to.
Tip: If you can’t find your console in the list, type in the console’s IP address, and tap .
In your Xbox console settings, make sure you have allowed your console to connect to
any SmartGlass device.
Tip: If you want to watch TV, tap , so you can use your phone as the remote control.