Nokia Lumia 521 User Manual

User Guide

Nokia Lumia 521

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User Guide

Nokia Lumia 521

Safety 5

Keys and parts 6

Insert the SIM card 7

Insert the memory card 9

Remove the SIM and memory card 11

Icons on your phone 13

Basics 14

Get to know your phone 14

Personalize your phone 20

Take a screenshot 25

Extend battery life 25

Save on data roaming costs 27

Text input 27

Scan codes or text 31

Clock 32

SkyDrive 33

Nokia account 34

Browse your SIM apps 35

Store 35

People & messaging 38

Calls 38

Contacts 42

Social networks 45

Messages 47

Mail 51

Camera 56

Camera basics 56

Advanced photography 60

Photos and videos 63

Maps & navigation 67

Switch location services on 67

HERE Maps 67

HERE Drive 73

Positioning methods 77

Internet 78

Define internet connections 78

Connect your computer to the web 78

Use your data plan efficiently 79

Web browser 79

Search the web 81

Close all internet connections 81

Entertainment 82

Watch and listen 82

FM radio 82

Nokia Music 83

Sync music and videos between your phone and computer 85

Games 86

Office 88

Microsoft Office Mobile 88

Write a note 91

Continue with a document on another device 91

Calendar 92

Make a calculation 93

Use your work phone 93

Tips for business users 94

Phone management & connectivity 96

Keep your phone up to date 96

Wi-Fi 97

Bluetooth 98

Memory and storage 100

Copy content between your phone and computer 101

Security 102

Wallet 104

Access codes 105

Troubleshooting and support 107

Product and safety information 108

Safety

Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal.

SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS

Switch the device off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference or danger, for example, in aircraft, in hospitals or near medical equipment, fuel, chemicals, or

blasting areas. Obey all instructions in restricted areas.

ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST

Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving. 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 Nokia 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.

Keys and parts

Explore the keys and parts of your new phone.

1 Connector for headphones and speakerphones (3.5 mm)

2 Earpiece 3 Volume keys 4 Power/Lock key 5 Camera key 6 Back key 7 Start key 8 Search key 9 Micro-USB connector 10 Microphone

11 Camera lens 12 Speakerphone

Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide may be sold separately.

Insert the SIM card

Read on to learn how to insert your SIM card into your phone.

Important: Your device uses a mini-UICC SIM card, also known as a micro-SIM card. 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.

Note: Switch the device off and disconnect the charger and any other device before removing any covers. Avoid touching electronic components while changing any covers. Always store and use the device with any covers attached.

Make sure your phone is switched off.

1. At the top corner of your phone, put the nail of your index finger in the seam between the screen frame and the back cover. Press the middle of the back cover, and bend the cover to loosen the top hooks. Remove the cover.

Do not use any sharp tools, as they may damage the screen.

2. If the battery is in, lift it out.

3. Push the SIM into the SIM slot until it is fully inserted. Make sure the contact area is facing down.

4. Line up the battery contacts, and replace the battery.

5. Press the bottom corner of the back cover against the bottom corner of your phone. The edge

with the keys goes first.

6. Press the back of the cover until it snaps into place. Don't press the keys while attaching the cover.

Insert the memory card

Learn how to insert your memory card into your phone.

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.

Your phone supports memory cards with a capacity of up to 64 GB.

Make sure your phone is switched off.

Do not use any sharp tools, as they may damage the screen.

2. If the battery is in, lift it out.

3. Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it locks into place.

4. Line up the battery contacts, and replace the battery.

5. Press the bottom corner of the back cover against the bottom corner of your phone. The edge

with the keys goes first.

6. Press the back of the cover until it snaps into place. Don't press the keys while attaching the cover.

Remove the SIM and memory card

Got a new SIM or memory card? Learn how to remove the previous card from your phone.

Make sure the phone is switched off.

Do not use any sharp tools, as they may damage the screen.

2. If the battery is in, lift it out.

3. Push the SIM through the opening, then pull it out.

4. To remove the memory card, pull it out from the slot.

5. Line up the battery contacts, and replace the battery.

6. Press the bottom corner of the back cover against the bottom corner of your phone. The edge

with the keys goes first.

7. Press the back of the cover until it snaps into place. Don't press the keys while attaching the cover.

Icons on your phone

The bar at the top of the screen tells you the current time, battery and signal strength, and much more.

Tip: To see hidden icons, tap the status bar.

Signal strength

Battery power level

The battery is charging.

Battery saver mode is switched on.

Your calls are forwarded to another number or your voice mailbox.

There is no SIM card in your phone.

Your SIM card is locked.

A Bluetooth device is connected to your phone.

A Wi-Fi connection is available.

A Wi-Fi connection is active.

An app or service is using your location info.

Your phone is roaming and not on your home mobile network.

Vibrate mode is switched on.

Airplane mode is switched on.

Silent mode is switched on.

The type of mobile network you're currently connected to may be shown with a single letter, a combination of letters, or a combination of letters and numbers, such as , depending on your

network service provider.

The icons may vary depending on your region or network service provider.

Basics

Learn how to get the most out of your new phone.

Get to know your phone

Your phone has two views, making it easy for you to keep up with what's going on.

To switch between the start screen and the apps menu, 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.

You can rearrange and resize the tiles, and pin contacts, apps, feeds, mailboxes, websites, and other favorites. 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.

Got a lot of apps? To look one up, tap .

The software in this device includes software licensed by Nokia from Microsoft Corporation or its affiliates. To access the Windows Phone software license terms, select Settings > about. Please read the terms. Please 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 Nokia or the party from which you purchased the device to determine its return policy.

Switch between views

If you don't have all the apps you need on your start screen, you can find them from the apps menu.

Simply swipe left or right between the views.

Switch between apps

Press and hold , swipe to the app you want, and tap the app.

Tip: To close the app, tap .

View the apps running in the background On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings. Swipe left, and tap background tasks.

Use the touch screen

Explore your phone with a tap, swipe, or drag.

1. To use your phone, simply tap or tap and hold the touch screen.

2. To open further options, place your finger on an item until the menu opens.

Tip: You can even use your phone while wearing gloves. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap

Settings > touch, and switch Touch sensitivity to high.

Example: To open an app or other item, tap the app or item. To edit or delete a calendar

appointment, tap and hold the appointment, and select the appropriate option.

Tap and hold to drag an item

Place your finger on the item for a couple of seconds, and slide your finger across the screen.

Swipe

Place your finger on the screen, and slide your finger in the desired direction.

Example: Swipe left or right between the start screen and the apps menu, or between different

views in the hubs. To quickly scroll through a long list or menu, slide your finger quickly in a flicking motion up or down the screen, and lift your finger. To stop the scrolling, tap the screen.

Zoom in or out

Place 2 fingers on an item, such as a map, photo, or web page, and slide your fingers apart or together.

Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen.

Tip: The screen rotates automatically when you turn the phone 90 degrees. To lock the screen in its current orientation, on the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > screen rotation. Switch Autorotate screen to Off .

Use your phone with ease

Struggling with small text or blurry images? 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 left, and tap Settings.

2. Tap ease of access.

Change the font size Drag 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.

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 phone's wireless features off. Comply with the instructions and safety requirements given by, for example, an airline, and any applicable laws and regulations. Where allowed, you can connect to a Wi-Fi network to, for example, browse the internet or switch Bluetooth on in airplane mode.

1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > airplane mode.

2. Switch Status to On .

Control your phone with your voice

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.

This feature is not available in all languages. For info on the supported languages, go to

www.windowsphone.com.

1. Press and hold .

2. Say a voice command into your phone.

Example: To check your schedule, say Open calendar.

Personalize your phone

Learn how to personalize the start screen, and how to change ringtones.

Personalize the start screen

Would you like to have only your most-used apps on the start screen? You can pin your favorite apps, websites, and much more to the start screen, and move or resize tiles as you like.

1. To pin an app, swipe left to go to the apps menu.

2. Tap and hold the app, and tap pin to start.

Pin a contact

Tap People, tap and hold the contact, and tap pin to start.

When you pin contacts, their feed updates are shown on the tile, and you can call them directly from the start screen.

Pin a website Go to a website, and tap > pin to start.

Move a tile

Tap and hold the tile, drag and drop it to the new location, and tap the screen.

Resize or unpin a tile

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 info it can show.

To unpin the tile, tap and hold the tile, and tap .

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 left, and tap 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: Show your kids how they can personalize their start screen. To change, for example, the background picture, tap customize. On the start screen, you can resize or move tiles in the normal way.

Tip: To let your kids make an in-app purchase, such as buy game points, define a Wallet PIN. You must enter the Wallet PIN to make each purchase. To define a Wallet PIN, on the start screen, swipe left, and tap Wallet > > settings+pin. Some purchases may not be available for all ages.

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 your start screen, swipe left, tap Settings, and switch kid's corner to Off .

Change your theme

You can change the display colors to match your taste and mood.

1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > theme.

2. Tap Background or Accent color.

Change color profile To adjust the saturation and color temperature of your screen, tap Settings > display > Lumia color profile > adjust.

Personalize the lock screen

Would you like to make your lock screen look unique? You can, for example, have your own favorite photo in the background.

On the start screen, swipe left, and tap 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 shuffle photos from Bing on your lock screen. Switch Background to Bing.

Show the artist when playing music Switch Show artist when playing music to On .

Personalize your phone tones

You can select the best sounds for your phone.

1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > ringtones+sounds.

2. Select the type of ringtone or alert you want to change, and select the 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.

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.

Your PC must have Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8.

Silence your phone

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.

1. Press a volume key to see the volume status bar at the top of the screen, and tap .

Silent mode is switched on. If you have set your phone to vibrate, vibrate mode is switched on instead of silent mode.

2. If you want to set your phone to vibrate, on the start screen, swipe left, tap Settings > ringtones +sounds, and switch Vibrate to On .

Set your phone to driving mode

Driving mode helps you minimize distraction when driving, letting you concentrate on your journey.

1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > driving mode > next.

2. To set the phone to ignore calls, switch Ignore calls to On . To set the phone to ignore text messages, switch Ignore texts to On .

3. Tap next.

4. To send an automatic text message when someone calls or texts you, explaining why you can't

answer, switch Text replies to calls, Text replies to texts, or both to On . To edit the message, tap the text box.

5. Tap next > add a device, and tap the Bluetooth device you connect your phone to when driving, such as a headset.

Driving mode starts automatically when the phone and the added Bluetooth device connect.

Take a screenshot

Did you just finish personalizing your start screen, and want to share your work of art? You can capture your screen and send it to your friends.

1. Press the power key and the start key at the same time.

2. Tap Photos > albums > Screenshots.

3. Tap and hold the screenshot you want to send, and tap share....

Extend battery life

Get the most out of your phone while getting the battery life you need. There are steps you can take to save power on your phone.

To save power:

Charge wisely Always charge the battery fully.

Select only the sounds that you need Mute unnecessary sounds, such as key press sounds.

Use wired headphones Use wired headphones, rather than the speakerphone.

Use the battery saver • You can set your phone to automatically save power

when the battery charge level is low. To check the battery status, and switch battery saver mode on, on the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > battery saver.

When your phone goes into battery saver mode, you may not be able to change the settings of all apps.

• You can choose when you want battery saver mode to be activated. Tap advanced.

Change the phone screen settings • Set the phone screen to switch off after a short time.

Lower the screen brightness • On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings >

Stop apps from running in the background

Use location services selectively If you want to keep location services switched on, but

Use network connections selectively • Set your phone to check for new mail less frequently,

On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > lock screen > Screen times out after.

• Use double-tap to wake up your phone only when needed. To switch the feature off, on the start screen, swipe left, tap Settings > touch, and switch Double

tap to wake up phone to Off .

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 left, tap

Settings > display, and switch Battery Saver brightness to On .

• Close the apps you are not using. To close most of the apps, press .

• Some apps may run in the background unnecessarily. On the start screen, swipe left, tap Settings, swipe to applications, and tap background tasks. Tap the app you want to block, and tap block.

don't want to use check-in services, on the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings. Swipe to applications, tap people, and switch Use my location to Off .

or even by request only. In every mailbox you have, tap > settings > sync settings, and change the setting for Download new content.

• Switch Bluetooth on only when needed.

• Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet, rather than a mobile data connection.

Tip: To keep the Wi-Fi connection on even when the phone screen switches off, on the start screen, swipe left, tap Settings > Wi-Fi >

advanced, and tap the Keep Wi-Fi on when the screen times out check box.

• Stop your phone scanning for available wireless networks. On the start screen, swipe left, tap Settings > Wi-Fi, and switch Wi-Fi networking to Off

• Stop your phone connecting to games. On the start screen, swipe left, tap Settings, swipe to applications, tap games, and switch all relevant settings off.

• If you're listening to music or otherwise using your phone, but don't want to make or receive calls, switch airplane mode on.

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 Wi-Fi connection.

On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings.

1. Tap Wi-Fi.

2. Make sure Wi-Fi networking is switched to On .

3. Select the connection you want to use.

Close a mobile data connection Tap cellular, and switch Data connection to off.

Tip: You can also follow your data usage with the data sense app.

Stop data roaming Tap cellular, and switch Data roaming options to don't roam.

Tip: To save on data costs when traveling, save new maps to your phone before your journey,

and browse the maps offline. If you’re running low on space, you can remove some maps from your phone.

Set mail download to manual

Set your phone to check for new mail less frequently, or even by request only. In every mailbox you have, tap > settings > sync settings, and change the setting for Download new content.

Text input

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 and fun. You can use the keyboard when holding your phone in portrait or landscape mode.

Tap a text box.

1 Character keys 2 Shift key 3 Numbers and symbols key 4 Language key 5 Smiley key 6 Space key 7 Enter key 8 Backspace key

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.

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.

Copy or paste text

Tap a word, drag the circles before and after the word to highlight the section you want to copy, and tap . To paste the text, tap .

Add an accent to a character

Tap and hold the character, and tap the accented character.

Delete a character

Tap the backspace key.

Switch between the writing languages

Tap and hold the language key, and select the language you want. The language key is only shown when more than one language is selected.

Move the cursor

Tap and hold the text until you see the cursor. Without lifting your finger, drag the cursor to the place you want.

Use keyboard word suggestions

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 left, and tap 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. Tap Settings > keyboard > add keyboards.

2. Select the languages you want to write in.

Tip: To remove a pre-installed keyboard, tap and hold the language you don't want to use, and tap remove.

Switch between the languages when writing

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 writing language has been selected.

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Nokia Lumia 521 User Manual

Contents

Safety

Keys and parts

Insert the SIM card

Insert the memory card

Remove the SIM and memory card

Icons on your phone

Basics

Get to know your phone

Switch between views

Use the touch screen

Use your phone with ease

Use your phone in airplane mode

Control your phone with your voice

Personalize your phone

Personalize the start screen

Create a safe, fun start screen for kids

Change your theme

Personalize the lock screen

Personalize your phone tones

Silence your phone

Set your phone to driving mode

Take a screenshot

Extend battery life

Save on data roaming costs

Text input

Use the on-screen keyboard

Use keyboard word suggestions

Add writing languages