Microsoft Lumia User Manual

Microsoft Lumia User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Lumia with Windows 10 Mobile Issue 1.1 EN...
  • Page 2 Important: For important info on the safe use of your device and battery, read “For your safety” and “Product and safety info” in the printed or in-device user guide, or at www.microsoft.com/mobile/support before you take the device into use. To find out how to get started with your new device, read the printed user guide.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Photos and videos Use the touch screen Maps & navigation Back, start, and search keys Switch location services on Switch to your new Lumia phone Find a location Basics Get directions to a place What’s new in this release? Download a map to your phone...
  • Page 4 Update your phone software Use a secure VPN connection WiFi Bluetooth Memory and storage Copy content between your phone and computer Security Wallet Access codes Troubleshoot connectivity issues If your phone doesn't respond © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    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 applicable USB requirements, and that can connect to your device USB connector, may be compatible. Do not connect incompatible products.
  • Page 6: Get Started

    Switch the phone on Switch your phone on, and start exploring it. Press the power key until the phone vibrates. Switch the phone off Press and hold the power key, and drag the lock screen down. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7: Lock The Keys And Screen

    Personalisation > Lock screen, and switch Double-tap the navigation bar to turn off the screen on . Hiding the navigation bar is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/ wpfeatures. Set the keys and screen to lock automatically Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap All settings >...
  • Page 8 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. To replace a non-removable battery, take the device to the nearest authorised service facility. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9 You may need a wireless charging cover for wireless charging to work. The cover may be included in the sales box, or it may be sold separately. Only use original Lumia wireless charging covers designed for your phone. Wireless chargers are sold separately.
  • Page 10: Your First Lumia

    When you switch 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: •...
  • Page 11: Update Your Apps

    • Outlook If you already created an account for one of Microsoft services, such as Xbox Live, Hotmail, or Outlook, those credentials are valid as a Microsoft account and you can use them to sign in. You can use the same username and password on your computer and phone.
  • Page 12 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 the search bar at the top of the screen, or tap a letter. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13 Swipe down from the top of the screen. In the action centre, you can quickly see notifications, such as your missed calls and unread mails and messages, open the camera, and access all phone settings. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 14: Navigate Inside An App

    Tip: To switch between views, you can also tap the tab heading at the top of the screen. Find more options in an app In the options menu, you can find additional settings and actions that are not shown as icons. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15: Use The Touch Screen

    Place your finger on an item until the menu opens. 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. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 16 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. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17: Back, Start, And Search Keys

    If your phone has Cortana, to control your phone with your voice, tap and hold the search , and say what you want to do. Or, to change the Cortana settings or use other Cortana functions, tap the search key © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 18: Switch To Your New Lumia Phone

    Have your nearest and dearest instantly at your fingertips. Use the Transfer my Data app to easily copy your contacts. Tip: If your old phone is a Lumia, or if you have previously backed up your contacts to your Microsoft account, to import your contacts from OneDrive, just sign in to your account on your phone.
  • Page 19 If your old phone is a Lumia, the easiest way to transfer your contacts, calendar, and text messages to your new Lumia phone is your Microsoft account. Make sure that you have set up a Microsoft account on your old and on your new Lumia phones.
  • Page 20 Tip: You can also transfer photos and videos from your old phone to your new Lumia. On your Android phone or iPhone, install the OneDrive app, sign in to the app using your Microsoft account, and add the files you want to OneDrive.
  • Page 21: Basics

    Connect your phone to a nearby monitor, keyboard, or a mouse, and use you phone like a PC with Continuum. • Find stuff easily on the web with the new Microsoft Edge browser. • Add a full-size background photo to your start screen and apps menu.
  • Page 22 To see all the apps on your phone, on the start screen, simply swipe left. To return to the start screen, swipe right. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 To search for a particular setting, tap the search bar at the top of the screen, and start typing the name of the setting. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24 Hide the navigation bar when you don’t need it All Lumia phones have 3 keys across the bottom: the back, start, and search key. You can hide this navigation bar from the start screen when you don’t need it. Hiding the navigation bar is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures.
  • Page 25 Use the volume keys on the side of your phone. The maximum volume level is 10. If you have connected headphones, the volume keys control both ringtone and media volume at the same time. The maximum volume level is 30. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26 All settings > Extras > Touch, and switch Vibrate when I tap the navigation keys. on or off . Changing the vibration setting for incoming calls doesn’t affect the vibration of the keys. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 27 Single letters, combinations of letters, or combinations of letters and numbers show the type of mobile network to which you're connected. Icons that show the network connection type may vary between regions and network service providers. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 28 Silent mode is switched on. Cortana Quiet hours mode is switched on and Cortana is handling your calls and messages. Call forwarding Your calls are forwarded to another number or your voice mailbox. Location © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 29: Accounts

    Driving mode is switched on. Accounts Learn about your Microsoft account and what you can do with it. You need an account with Microsoft, such as an Xbox Live, Hotmail.com, or Outlook.com account, to get the most out of your device.
  • Page 30 If you already have an Xbox Live, 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.
  • Page 31 Add an existing Microsoft account to your phone 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.
  • Page 32 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. By default, your phone uploads your future photos or videos to OneDrive automatically. If you also want to save the photos you’ve taken earlier to OneDrive, upload them manually.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34: Personalise Your Phone

    Personalisation > Colours and a colour. Tip: If you have a Microsoft account on your phone, you can share your colour scheme, background, and other settings to all your Windows devices. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap All settings >...
  • Page 35 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. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 36 You can now move and resize the tiles to your liking. Personalise the lock screen Change the lock screen to your liking. You can, for example, have your own favourite photo in the background. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 37 Change the glance screen settings With the glance screen, you can easily check the time and other content even when your screen is on standby. Some of the glance screen settings are not supported by all phones. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 38 2. Tap next, choose which content your kids can use, and follow the instructions. If you want to make sure your kid doesn’t have access to your own start screen, you can set a sign-in PIN. As Microsoft Edge is not available in Kid's Corner, you don’t have to worry about the websites your kids visit.
  • Page 39 When you switch silent mode on, all ringtones and alert tones are muted. Use this when you are, for example, at the cinema or in a meeting. 1. Press a volume key on the side of your phone to see the volume status bar, and tap © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 40: Cortana

    Keep your busy life in check – Cortana is your personal assistant on your phone, only a word away. Cortana is not available in all regions and languages. For info on the supported regions and languages, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/cortanaregions. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 41 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. Set up Cortana Tell Cortana a little bit about yourself, so you can get better help and find what you’re looking for.
  • Page 42: Accessibility

    Cortana is not available in all regions and languages. For info on the supported regions and languages, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/cortanaregions. The Hey Cortana voice activation is not available in all regions or languages and not supported by all phone models. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/ wpfeatures. 1. Tap the search key , and tap >...
  • Page 43: Take A Screenshot

    Mute unnecessary sounds, such as key press sounds. Swipe down from the top of the screen, All settings > Personalisation > Sounds, and select which sounds to keep. Use wired headphones Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 44 Some apps may run in the background unnecessarily. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap All settings > System > Battery saver > Battery use > Change background app settings, and switch the © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 45: Save On Data Roaming Costs

    Save on data roaming costs You can cut data roaming costs and save on your phone bills by changing mobile data settings. To use the optimal connection method, change the WiFi, mobile data, and mail download settings. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 46: Write Text

    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. Tap a text box. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 47 To see more symbols, tap and hold a symbol or special character. 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. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 48 Move the cursor with the cursor controller To move the cursor from one character or line to another, tap and hold the cursor controller, and drag your finger to the direction you want. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 49 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. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 50 Switch between the languages when writing Swipe left or right on the space bar until the language you want to write in appears. The keyboard layout and word suggestions change according to the language selected. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 51: Clock And Calendar

    Set an alarm You can use your phone as an alarm clock, and even set your favourite song as your alarm tone. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 52 If you don’t want to get up just yet, when the alarm sounds, tap Snooze. Before snoozing, you can change the snooze time. Switch an alarm off Alarms & Clock, and switch the alarm to Off Delete an alarm Tap the alarm and delete. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 53 No more overcooking – use the countdown timer to measure your cooking times. 1. Tap Alarms & Clock > Timer > 2. Set the duration, and tap > 3. To start the countdown, tap Tip: To pause, tap . To start the countdown again, tap © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 54 . To go back to the normal view, tap Add an appointment To remember an appointment or an event, add it to your Outlook Calendar. To view a calendar, you must add an account, such as Microsoft account, to your phone. 1. Tap Outlook Calendar >...
  • Page 55 Settings > Calendar Settings. 2. Tap the Enable checkbox. 3. Tap and the language and the calendar you want. The dates of the alternative calendar are shown in the calendar view on the right. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 56: Dual Sim

    Don’t want work to interfere with your free time? Or do you have a cheaper data connection on one SIM? With a dual SIM phone, you can use 2 SIM cards at the same time. Dual SIM is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/ support/wpfeatures.
  • Page 57: Browse Your Sim Apps

    Don’t want work to interfere with your free time? Or do you have a cheaper data connection on one SIM? You can decide which SIM you want to use. Dual SIM is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/ support/wpfeatures.
  • Page 58: Store

    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.
  • Page 59: 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All Rights Reserved

    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.
  • Page 60: 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All Rights Reserved

    Tip: If your kid’s phone is running Windows Phone 8.1 or Windows 10 Mobile, you can use the My Family website to manage their game and app downloads and settings. To set up My Family, go to account.microsoft.com/family, sign in to your Microsoft account, and follow the instructions.
  • Page 61: 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All Rights Reserved

    Use only a WiFi connection to download large files. • If My Family is set up on your phone, you may be restricted from downloading some apps. • Check that the time and date are set correctly. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 62: People & Messaging

    If you don't yet have the Skype app, you can download it from www.microsoft.com. 1. Tap Skype, and sign in with the same Microsoft account that you use with your phone. 2. To call a Skype contact, tap people and the contact you want to call, and tap...
  • Page 63 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.
  • Page 64 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. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 65 For availability of this feature, contact your network service provider. Dual SIM is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap All settings > System > Phone, and type in the voice mail number given by your service provider, if needed.
  • Page 66: Contacts

    Add or delete a contact Keep your friends with you. Save their phone numbers, addresses, and other info to the People app. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 67 You cannot save a contact to your phone only, it’s always saved to an account. 3. Add the contact details, and tap Your contacts are backed up automatically to your Microsoft account. Edit a contact People > CONTACTS. Tap the contact and , and edit or add details, such as a ringtone or a web address.
  • Page 68 Have your nearest and dearest instantly at your fingertips. Use the Transfer my Data app to easily copy your contacts. Tip: If your old phone is a Lumia, or if you have previously backed up your contacts to your Microsoft account, to import your contacts from OneDrive, just sign in to your account on your phone.
  • Page 69 2. On your new Lumia, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap and hold , make sure Bluetooth is switched on, and pair your Lumia with your old phone. 3. On your new phone, tap Transfer my Data.
  • Page 70: Social Networks

    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, People > > Settings > filter contacts list. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 71: Messages

    Your mobile subscription supports multimedia messages. • Your data connection is switched on. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap settings > Network & wireless > Mobile & SIM, and switch Data connection to On © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 72 Your mobile subscription supports multimedia messages. • Your data connection is switched on. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap settings > Network & wireless > Mobile & SIM, and switch Data connection to On © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 73 Tip: To create a group, in GROUPS, tap Chat using Skype You can use your phone to send Skype-to-Skype instant messages. You need a Microsoft account to send messages using Skype. 1. Tap Messaging > © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 74 3. To add a recipient from your Skype contacts list, tap , or start writing a name. Skype contacts connected with your Microsoft account sync automatically with your phone. 4. Tap the message box, and write your message. 5. To send the message, tap Tip: To save on data costs, use a WiFi network connection with Skype whenever possible.
  • Page 75: Mail

    You can use your phone to read and reply to mail when you're on the go. Add or delete a mail account If you use different mail addresses for business and leisure, no problem – you can add several different accounts to your phone’s Outlook inbox. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 76 Add your first account To set up mail in your phone, you must be connected to the internet. If you are signed in to your Microsoft account, the Outlook mailbox associated with it is added automatically. 1. Tap Outlook Mail.
  • Page 77 2. In your inbox, tap 3. To add a recipient from your contacts list, start writing a name. You can also write the address. Tip: To remove a recipient, tap the name and Remove. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 78 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. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 79 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 Outlook Mail > > Settings > options. 2. Switch Send automatic replies to On , and write your reply. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 80: 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. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 81 To view the video you just recorded, tap the round thumbnail at the corner of the screen. The video is saved in Photos. Take a selfie To take a selfie easily, use the front camera of your phone. The front camera is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/ mobile/support/wpfeatures. 1. Tap Camera >...
  • Page 82 Take photos that seem alive Living Images capture a brief moment of video with every photo you take, so they seem alive when you browse them in Photos. Living Images is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/ mobile/support/wpfeatures. 1. Tap Camera >...
  • Page 83: Advanced Photography

    The camera takes the selected number of photos which are saved separately in Photos. Switch bracketing mode off Camera > > Bracketing > Take lossless photos You can take lossless Digital Negative (DNG) photos, which have better post-editing possibilities. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 84: Photos And Videos

    2. Tap Framing grid and the grid type you want to use. 3. To take the photo, tap Photos and videos Here's how you view, organise, share, and edit your photos and videos. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 85 Copy your photos and videos to your computer Use your computer’s file manager to copy or move your photos and videos to the computer. If your computer is a Mac, install the Lumia Photo Transfer for Mac app from www.microsoft.com/en-us/mobile/support/product/nokia-photo-transfer-for-mac/.
  • Page 86 Take photo editing to the next level – add cool special effects to your favourite photos with Lumia Creative Studio. To download the Lumia Creative Studio app or check that you have the latest version, go to www.microsoft.com. Lumia Creative Studio may not be available for all phone models.
  • Page 87: Maps & Navigation

    Maps, and search for a location. When you’ve found the location, tap To see your favourite locations, tap Maps > > Favourites. Tip: You can also pin your favourite locations to the start screen. Search for the location, and tap © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 88: Get Directions To A Place

    If your phone is short on memory, you may need to save the maps to your memory card. Tap Maps > > Settings > Download or update maps, and under Storage location, tap © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 89: Positioning Methods

    Note: Using WiFi may be restricted in some countries. For example, in the EU, you are only allowed to use 5150–5350 MHz WiFi indoors, and in the USA and Canada, you are only allowed to use 5.15–5.25 GHz WiFi indoors. For more info, contact your local authorities. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 90: Internet

    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 info on availability and costs, contact your network service provider. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 91: Use Your Data Plan Efficiently

    2. Tap set limit, and choose the values you want. Web browser Catch up on the news, and visit your favourite websites. You can use Microsoft Edge in your phone to view web pages on the internet. Your browser can also help warn you against security threats.
  • Page 92 Settings, and change the setting for Website preference. Switch to the reading view on the address bar. To set the font size for the reading view, tap > Settings > Reading view font size. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 93 Tip: Found a website you want to read, but don’t have time right now? Add it to your reading list. Tap > Add to reading list > Add. If you’re signed in to your Microsoft account, your reading list is synced to your account, so you can find your reading list on all your devices.
  • Page 94: Search The Web

    All settings > Network & wireless > Mobile & SIM, and check that Data roaming options is switched to roam. Connecting to the internet when roaming, especially when abroad, can raise data costs substantially. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 95 • If you have installed new settings from a text message, uninstall the new settings. Tap Storage > This Device > Apps & games and the new settings item, and tap Uninstall. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 96: Entertainment

    New Playlist, and write a name for the playlist. 3. To add a song to your new playlist, tap and hold the song, tap Add to, and select the playlist. Tip: You can buy music for your playlists from Store. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 97 If it’s possible to hide the navigation bar in your phone, to hide it and make the video wider, . To show the navigation bar again, tap . Hiding the navigation bar is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures. Loop your video Watch more movies You can also buy or rent movies and television shows directly from your phone.
  • Page 98 NFC is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures. Tip: You can also connect using Bluetooth. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap and hold , switch Status to On , and pair your phone with the speaker. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 99: Fm Radio

    Listen to FM radio Enjoy your favourite FM radio stations on the go. FM radio is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/ support/wpfeatures. To listen to the radio, you need to connect a compatible headset to the device. The headset acts as an antenna.
  • Page 100: Sync Music And Videos Between Your Phone And Computer

    For more info, go to support.microsoft.com. Tip: If your computer’s operating system is Mac, you can use the Lumia Photo Transfer for Mac app to transfer your photos and videos. For more info, go to www.microsoft.com/en-us/mobile/support/product/nokia-photo-transfer-for-...
  • Page 101: Games

    Keep yourself entertained by downloading and playing games on your phone. Get a new game Head to Store to download and install new games on your phone. 1. Tap Store > > Games. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 102 Your Windows phone is perfect for playing games. Whether you feel like having a little challenge, or you just want to relax – choose your own adventure. With Xbox, Microsoft's gaming service, you can keep track of your game scores and achievements. Xbox also lets you follow your friends’...
  • Page 103: Lifestyle Apps And Services

    If you don’t have the Xbox SmartGlass app in your phone, you can download it from www.microsoft.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 WiFi or a mobile data connection.
  • Page 104 Some apps and services may not be available in all countries or regions, or have content in your language. Follow your favourite sports Catch up with the latest sports news and results while on the go. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 105 To monitor your daily activity, use the Microsoft Health app, or download another fitness app from Store, and allow it to use your phone’s motion tracking data. Motion data is not supported by all phones.
  • Page 106: Office

    Stay in touch with your documents while you’re traveling. Learn how to use the Office apps. Work with Word Polish your documents on the road with Word. You need a Microsoft account to edit files. Edit an existing document 1. Tap Word.
  • Page 107: Work With Excel

    No need to travel to the office to check the latest figures. With Excel, you can edit your spreadsheets, create new ones, and share your work on a SharePoint site. You need a Microsoft account to edit files. Edit an existing Excel document 1.
  • Page 108: Write A Note In Onenote

    You can also sync your notes to OneDrive and view and edit them with OneNote on your phone, on your computer, or online in a web browser. You need a Microsoft account to use OneNote. 1. Tap OneNote >...
  • Page 109: Access Office Files Through Onedrive

    Access Office files through OneDrive All the Office files you work on are stored in the OneDrive cloud storage, so you can continue working on them on any device connected to your Microsoft account. You can open any Office document from the OneDrive app.
  • Page 110: Connect Devices With Continuum

    Connect your phone to a monitor, keyboard, and a mouse to use it like a PC. Continuum is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/ mobile/support/wpfeatures. To connect devices with Continuum, you need Microsoft Display Dock, which is sold separately. 1. Connect your Display Dock to the power supply.
  • Page 111: Work With Continuum

    If you also connect a mouse and keyboard, you can use them to click things and write text on the external display instead of tapping your phone screen. Your phone charges while connected to Microsoft Display Dock. Continuum is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/ mobile/support/wpfeatures. Open an app on the external display 1.
  • Page 112 Use the converter Calculator > and the converter type. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 113: Phone Management & Connectivity

    Tip: By default, your phone updates your apps and other components automatically when you’re connected to a WiFi network. After the update, check the Lumia Help+Tips app or support pages for your new user guide. Use a secure VPN connection You may need a virtual private network (VPN) connection to access your company resources, such as intranet or corporate mail, or you may use a VPN service for personal purposes.
  • Page 114: Wifi

    , and switch WiFi networking to Off Tip: Your phone can connect back to the WiFi network automatically. To change the automatic reconnection time, or to switch WiFi back on manually, change the setting for Turn WiFi back on. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 115: Nfc

    Get started with NFC Switch the NFC features on in your phone, and start tapping to share stuff or connect to devices. NFC is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/ support/wpfeatures. With NFC, you can: •...
  • Page 116: Bluetooth

    2. To make a payment, tap the reader with the NFC area of your phone. Your service provider may ask you to confirm the payment. Note: Payment and ticketing apps and services are provided by third parties. Microsoft Mobile does not provide any warranty or take any responsibility for any such apps or services including support, functionality, transactions, or loss of any monetary value.
  • Page 117 4. You can see the Bluetooth phones within range. Tap the phone you want to connect to, and tap Pair. 5. If the other phone needs a passcode, type in or accept the passcode. The passcode is only used when you connect to something for the first time. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 118 The location of the received files depends on the other device. For details, see the user guide of the other device. If the other device is also a Lumia phone, the received files are saved in the apps they belong to. For example, photos are saved in the Photos app.
  • Page 119: Memory And Storage

    Microsoft account. You need a Microsoft account to back up your phone. When you have set up your Microsoft account, your contacts and calendar events are backed up automatically and kept in sync with your Microsoft account.
  • Page 120 You can restore your backed up data after resetting or updating your phone software, or when setting up a new phone. Sign in to your Microsoft account, and follow the instructions shown on your phone. To reset your phone, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap settings >...
  • Page 121 4–128GB card by a well-known manufacturer. For more info on memory cards, check the frequently asked questions. The memory card is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/ mobile/support/wpfeatures.
  • Page 122: Copy Content Between Your Phone And Computer

    Copy photos, videos, and other content created by you between your phone and computer. Tip: If you want to transfer your photos to a Mac, it is recommended that you use the Lumia Photo Transfer for Mac app, which you can download from www.microsoft.com/ en-us/mobile/support/product/nokia-photo-transfer-for-mac/.
  • Page 123: Security

    Transfer for Mac app (photos and videos only) Windows 10 Windows 8 and Windows 8 RT Windows 7 Windows Vista/XP Security Learn how to protect your phone, and to keep your data secure. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 124 Set up a sign-in PIN to make sure nobody else can unlock your phone. In addition, when you have set up a sign-in PIN, your phone asks you for this short PIN instead of your Microsoft account password when you change some security settings or buy an app from Store.
  • Page 125 PIN to unlock your phone. Press the power key, turn the phone towards your face, look directly at the lock screen, and wait for your phone to recognise you. Windows Hello is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/ mobile/support/wpfeatures.
  • Page 126 For an easy and personal user authentication, set up Windows Hello Beta, a biometric authentication feature, and unlock your phone easily with one look. Windows Hello is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/ mobile/support/wpfeatures. To set up Windows Hello Beta, you need to set up a sign-in PIN code on your phone.
  • Page 127 You need to have your Microsoft account on your phone. 1. On your computer, go to account.microsoft.com. 2. Sign in with the same Microsoft account as on your phone. 3. Select your phone from the device list. You can: •...
  • Page 128 All settings > Privacy. 2. Tap the feature, and select if you want to let apps access it. If you switch this setting on, you can still prevent specific apps from accessing the feature. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 129: Wallet

    2. Tap , and download the app you are looking for. Note: Payment and ticketing apps and services are provided by third parties. Microsoft Mobile does not provide any warranty or take any responsibility for any such apps or services including support, functionality, transactions, or loss of any monetary value. You may need to reinstall and activate the payment or ticketing app after repair of your device.
  • Page 130: Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues

    • If you have installed new settings from a text message, uninstall the new settings. Tap Storage > This Device > Apps & games and the new settings item, and tap Uninstall. © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.
  • Page 131: If Your Phone Doesn't Respond

    2-key restart method: Press and hold the volume down key and power key at the same time for about 10 seconds. The phone restarts. If you’re unsure about which restart method is for your phone, go to www.microsoft.com/ mobile/support/wpfeatures. If your phone frequently doesn’t respond, update your phone software, or reset your phone.
  • Page 132 © 2016 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.

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