This guide is the user guide for your software release.
Important: For important information on the safe use of the phone, read the Product and safety
information section in the in-box or online user guide. To find out how to get started with your
new phone, read the in-box user guide.
For the online user guidance, videos, even more info, and troubleshooting help, go to
www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/.
You can also check out the support videos at www.youtube.com/lumiasupport.
Moreover, there's a user guide in your phone – it's always with you, available when needed. To find
answers to your questions and to get helpful tips, tap Lumia Help+Tips. If you’re new to Lumia,
check out the section for new users.
For information on Microsoft Mobile Service terms and Privacy policy, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/privacypolicy.
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.
Note: Turn 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.
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
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.
The headset may be sold separately.
Connect the headset to your phone.
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.
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 2 fingers on an item, such as a map, photo, or web page, and slide your fingers apart or together.
Lock the screen orientation
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, tap and hold the back key . You can then switch to another
app or close the ones you don’t need.
• To go back to the previous screen you were in, tap the back key . Your phone remembers all
the apps and websites you've visited since the last time your screen was locked.
• To go to the start screen, tap the start key . The app you were in stays open in the background.
• To search the web or for items on your phone, tap the search key .
• If your phone has Cortana, to control your phone with your voice, tap and hold the search key
, and say what you want to do. Or, to change the Cortana settings or use other Cortana
functions, tap the search key .
Cortana is not available in all regions and languages. For information on the supported languages,
go to www.windowsphone.com.
• To switch the vibration of these keys on or off, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of
the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > touch, and change the setting for navigation bar. Changing the
vibration setting for incoming calls doesn’t affect the vibration of the keys.
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.
2. Open Nokia Suite on 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.
• Find the settings you’re looking for easily – settings are now reorganized into groups, and you
can even search them.
• Switch your calendar to show week numbers in the monthly view.
• Turn mobile data on and off easily – add a shortcut to the action center.
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.
Not all your apps are on the start screen – swipe to the apps menu to find them. Or check what’s
already running on your phone and switch between the apps.
To see all the apps on your phone, on the start screen, simply swipe left. To return to the start screen,
swipe right.
Tip: To find an app quickly, tap any letter in the apps menu, and in the following menu, tap the
first letter or character for the app you want.
View, switch between, and close open apps
To view the open apps, tap and hold the back key . To switch the app, swipe to the app you want,
and tap the app. To close the apps you no longer need, tap .
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS. To go to a settings
group, tap any settings group title, and select the group you want. To search for a particular setting,
tap , and start typing the name of the setting.
Personalize the navigation bar
All Lumia phones have 3 keys across the bottom: the back, start, and search key. You can change the
way this navigation bar behaves – or even hide it from the start screen when you don’t need it.
To hide the navigation bar from the start screen when it’s not needed, swipe up from the bottom of
the screen. To see the navigation bar again, swipe up.
Change the navigation bar color
You can change the navigation bar color to make it pop out better, or even match your theme. On
the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > navigation bar, and
change the setting for Navigation bar.
Check notifications on your phone
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.