Nokia Lumia 900 User Guide

User Guide

Nokia Lumia 900

Issue 1.0 EN-US

User Guide

Nokia Lumia 900

Safety 4

Get started 5

Keys and parts 5

Back, start, and search key 5

Insert the SIM card 6

Charge your phone with a USB charger 7

Antenna locations 8

Switch the phone on 8

Windows Live ID 9

Copy contacts 10

Lock keys and screen 10

Connect the headset 11

Change the volume 12

Set up sync with computer 12

Icons shown on your phone 13

Basics 14

Get to know your phone 14

Personalize your phone 18

Extend battery life 21

Save on data roaming costs 22

Write text 22

Scan codes or text 26

Clock 27

Nokia account 27

People & messaging 29

Calls 29

Contacts 31

Social networks 33

Messages 35

Mail 38

Camera 44

Take a photo 44

Use different scene modes 45

Record a video 46

Camera tips 46

Save location info to your photos and videos 46

Share your photos and videos 47

Manage your shots 47

Maps & navigation 51

Switch location services on 51

Nokia Maps 51

Nokia Drive 55

Positioning methods 59

Internet 60

Define internet connections 60

Connect your computer to the web 60

Web browser 61

Search the web 63

Close all internet connections 63

Entertainment 64

Watch and listen 64

Nokia Music 65

FM radio 67

Sync music between your phone and PC 68

Marketplace 68

Games 70

Office 72

Microsoft Office Mobile 72

Write a note 75

Make a calculation 75

Calendar 76

Phone management & connectivity 78

Keep your phone up to date 78

Memory and storage 79

Security 82

Wi-Fi 83

Bluetooth 84

Access codes 85

Help and support 87

Product and safety information 88

Safety

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

SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS

Switch the device off when cell 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 thi s 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.

Get started

Get to grips with the basics and have your phone up and running in no time.

Keys and parts

Explore the keys and parts of your new phone.

1 Connector for headphones and speakerphones (3.5 mm)

2 Second microphone 3Micro-USB connector 4Micro-SIM holder 5Volume keys 6 Power/Lock key 7 Camera key 8Search key 9Start key 10 Back key 11 Front camera 12 Earpiece

13 Camera flash 14 Camera lens 15 Microphone 16 Speakerphone

Back, start, and search key

Find your way around your phone. The back, start, and search keys help you navigate your phone.

• To switch between open apps, press and hold

• To go back to the previous screen you were in, press

websites you've visited since the last time your screen was locked.

, swipe left or right, and tap the app you want.

. Your phone remembers all the apps and

• To go to the start screen, press . The app you were in remains open in the background.

• To control your phone with your voice, press and hold

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

• To search the web, press

, and say a voice command.

Insert the SIM card

Read on to learn how to put your SIM card in your phone.

Important: This devi ce is desig ned t o be u sed wi th a mini-UICC SIM card, also known as a microSIM card only. A micro-SIM card is smaller than the standard SIM card. Use of incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or the device, and may corrupt data stored on the card.

Tip: Use the SIM door key to unlock the SIM holder. If you lose the key, you can use a paperclip.

The phone must be switched off before inserting the SIM card.

1. Push the key into the hole until the holder is released, and pull the holder out.

2. Make sure the contact area is face up, and put the card in the holder.

3. Push the holder back into your phone until it locks into place.

Remove the SIM card

Switch the phone off, unlock and pull out the holder, and pull the card out of the holder.

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.

1. First connect the USB cable to the charger, and plug the charger into a wall outlet, then connect the micro-USB end of the cable to your phone.

2. 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 your phone is off when you start charging, it automatically switches on.

If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed or before any calls can be made.

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.

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.

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.

The antenna areas are highlighted.

Switch the phone on

Are you ready? Switch your phone on, and start exploring it.

Press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates.

Switch the phone off

Press and hold the power key, and drag the lock screen down.

Windows Live ID

With a Windows Live ID (also called Microsoft account), you can access all Windows Live and Zune services with a single username and password on your computer or phone. You can also use the same username and password to access Xbox Live services on your Xbox.

With your Windows Live ID, you can, for example:

• Download content from Marketplace

• Back up your contacts in Windows Live

• Upload, store, and share pictures and documents on SkyDrive

• Get your 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

To learn more about Windows Live ID and Windows Live services, go to www.live.com.

Copy contacts

Have your nearest and dearest instantly at your fingertips. Use the Contacts Transfer app to easily copy your contacts from your old phone.

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. The app does not work with all phone models.

1. On your old phone, switch Bluetooth on.

2. On the start screen of your new phone, swipe left to the apps menu, and tap Contacts Transfer.

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.

Tip: If you have previously backed up your contacts in Windows Live, you can also import them to your phone straight from the service.

If your contacts are written in a language that is not supported by your new phone, the contact information may not be shown correctly.

Lock keys and screen

Want to avoid accidentally making a call when your phone is in your pocket or bag?

To lock the keys and screen of your phone, press the power key.

Unlock the keys and screen

Press the power key, and drag the lock screen up.

Set the keys and screen to lock automatically

Settings > lock+wallpaper > Screen times out after, and select the length of time after which

Tap the keys and screen are locked automatically.

Connect the headset

Enjoy your favorite music, or free your hands for other things when in a call.

Connect the headset to your phone.

Do not connect 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 by Nokia for use with this device, to the audio connector, pay special attention to volume levels.

Change the volume

Trouble hearing your phone ringing in noisy environments, or calls too loud? You can change the volume to your liking.

Use the volume keys.

The volume keys control all sounds, including the volume of alarms and reminders.

Tip: When you change the volume, you can also switch your phone to silent or normal mode. On the volume control bar at the top of the screen, tap

, , or .

Set up sync with computer

Ke ep yo ur st uf f w it h y ou – w it h t he Zu ne PC ap p, yo u c an sy nc yo ur mu si c, vi de os , a nd ph ot os be tw ee n your phone and your compatible computer. You can also back up and update your phone with the latest software, to improve performance and get new features.

1. Download and install the latest version of Zune on your PC from www.zune.net.

Tip: If you're using an Apple Mac, download Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac from the Mac

App Store.

2. Make sure your phone is not locked with a security code.

3. Connect your phone to your computer with a compatible USB cable, and follow the instructions

shown on your computer.

4. To change Zune sync settings, on your computer, select SETTINGS.

If you have previously used another app, such as Nokia Ovi Suite or Nokia Suite, to sync your files between your phone and computer, you can set Zune to sync files to the same folders you have used earlier, and have your music and other content easily synced to your new phone.

Icons shown 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. For example, your network service provider.

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

, depending on

Basics

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

Get to know your phone

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

Start screen (1): Animated live tiles show 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 (2): All your apps are listed here, all neatly ordered.

Got a lot of apps? To look up one, tap in the list to help you search. Tap any letter in the list, and tap the first letter of the app you want.

Tip: You can also search inside an app, such as Marketplace.

. If you've got loads of apps, letters of the alphabet show up

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.

Tip: If you've got lots of different things to do, it's easy to switch between the tasks at hand.

Press and hold

Use the touch screen

Explore your phone with a tap, swipe or drag.

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

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

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

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

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

Tap and hold to drag an item

Place your finger on the item for a second or two, and slide your finger across the screen.

Swipe

Place a 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 two 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. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the touch screen.

Use your phone with a TTY/TDD

Switch TTY/TDD mode on to make calls with a TTY/TDD device. These devices are for the speech or hearing impaired.

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

2. Tap ease of access.

3. Under TTY/TDD mode, tap Full.

The available modes may vary depending on your network service provider.

For more info on using your phone with a TTY/TDD, go to www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en- gb/howto/wp7/basics/use-my-phone-with-a-tty.aspx.

Settings.

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 wirele ss 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

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 information on the supported languages, go to

www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp7/basics/feature-and-serviceavailability.aspx.

1. Press and hold

2. Say a voice command into your phone.

Example: To check your schedule, say Open calendar.

Tip: For more examples of voice commands, say Help.

Settings > airplane mode.

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

People, tap and hold the contact, and tap pin to Start.

Tap

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

Pin a website

Go to a website, and tap

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.

> pin to start.

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

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.

Personalize the lock screen

Would you like to make your lock screen look more unique? You can, for example, set your own favorite photo as a background picture.

On the home screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > lock+wallpaper.

Change the background picture Tap change wallpaper, select a picture, adjust it to get the best possible fit, and tap

Personalize your phone tones

You can select the best sounds for your phone.

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

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

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

Settings > ringtones+sounds.

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 +sounds, and switch Vibrate to On

Settings > ringtones

Extend battery life

Find the balance between getting 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.

• Always charge the battery fully.

• Mute unnecessary sounds, such as key press sounds.

• Use wired headphones, rather than the speakerphone.

• The camera viewfinder can be a power drain, so after you've finished taking photos, press

Tip: 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

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

To save power, you can also do the following:

Set the phone screen to switch off after a short time

Use a dark theme On the start screen, swipe left, tap

Lower the screen brightness On the start screen, swipe left, and tap

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

Settings > battery saver.

On the start screen, swipe left, and tap +wallpaper > Screen times out after.

and under Background, tap Dark.

brightness. Switch Automatically adjust to Off select the level you want.

Settings > lock

Settings > theme,

Settings >

, and

• Switch 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 left, tap Settings, and switch Wi-Fi to 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 go easy on your phone bills? You can save on 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

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.

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

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.

Settings.

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

Tap a text box.

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

The keyboard layout can vary in different apps. 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 spec ial 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 and paste text

Tap a word, drag the arrows before and after the word to highlight the section you want to copy, and

. To paste the text, tap .

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 the language key repeatedly until the language you want is shown. The language key is onl y 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 pl ace 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, tap the word. To see more suggestions, swipe left.

Tip: If the suggested word is in bold, your phone automatically uses it to replace the word you wrote. If the word is wrong, tap it, and you see the original word and a few other suggestions.

Correct a word

If you notice that you have misspelled a word, tap it, and you 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 keyboard, and clear the Suggest text and highlight misspelled words check box.

Remove manually added words On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > keyboard > typing settings > reset suggestions.

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 left, and tap

2. Select the languages you want to write in.

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.

Settings > keyboard > typing settings. Tap your language

Settings > keyboard.

Scan codes or text

Use your phone camera to scan things, such as QR codes, barcodes, and book and DVD covers, and get further info on what your phone recognizes.

1. Press

2. Tap

3. Point the camera at a code.

Translate or search for text on the web

Press

This feature may not be available in all languages.

Tip: Keep the camera steady, and make sure what you're scanning is completely visible in the camera viewfinder.

Example: Try scanning the following code, and see what happens.

, tap , point the camera at the text, and tap scan text and translate or search.

Clock

Keep track of time – learn how to use your phone as a clock, as well as an alarm clock.

Set an alarm

You can use your phone as an alarm clock.

1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Alarms. .

2. Tap

3. Fill in the alarm details, set the time, and tap

4. For the alarm to sound, your phone must be turned on, and the phone volume needs to be loud

enough.

Turn an alarm off Switch the alarm to Off

Delete an alarm

Tap the alarm, and tap

Snooze an alarm

Don't want to get up just yet? When an alarm sounds, you can snooze the alarm.

When the alarm sounds, tap snooze.

Nokia account

Your Nokia account is the key to Nokia services.

With your Nokia account, you can, for example:

• Access Nokia services with a single username and password on your computer or phone.

• Buy music from Nokia Music

•Sync your favorites in Maps

• Download content from Nokia services

• Save det ails about your phone model and contact info. You can also add your payment card details

to your Nokia account.

The available services may vary.

To learn more about the Nokia account and Nokia services, go to account.nokia.com.

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Nokia Lumia 900 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Safety

Get started

Keys and parts

Back, start, and search key

Insert the SIM card

Charge your phone with a USB charger

Antenna locations

Switch the phone on

Windows Live ID

Copy contacts

Lock keys and screen

Connect the headset

Change the volume

Set up sync with computer

Icons shown on your phone

Basics

Get to know your phone

Switch between views

Use the touch screen

Use your phone with a TTY/TDD

Use your phone in airplane mode

Control your phone with your voice

Personalize your phone

Personalize the start screen

Change your theme

Personalize the lock screen

Personalize your phone tones

Silence your phone

Extend battery life

Save on data roaming costs

Write text

Use the on-screen keyboard

Use keyboard word suggestions

Add writing languages

Scan codes or text

Clock

Set an alarm

Snooze an alarm

Nokia account