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  • Page 1 Nokia Lumia 900 User Guide Issue 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Use your voice to call a contact Contacts & social networking services Safety Contacts Get started Social networks Keys and parts Internet Back, start, and search keys Internet connections Insert the SIM card Internet Charge your phone Antenna locations Messaging &...
  • Page 3 Contents Maps & navigation Positioning and location services Bing Maps Office Clock Calendar Microsoft Office Mobile Use the calculator Connectivity & phone management 67 Bluetooth Copy a picture or other content between your phone and PC Keep your phone software and applications up to date Back up, sync, and restore your phone...

  • Page 4: Safety

    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. Do not connect incompatible products. KEEP YOUR DEVICE DRY Your device is not water-resistant.
  • Page 5 Safety PROTECT YOUR HEARING Listen to a headset at a moderate level, and do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use.

  • Page 6: Get Started

    Get started Get started Keys and parts Connector for headphones and loudspeakers (3.5 mm) Second microphone Micro-USB connector. Also used to charge the battery. SIM card holder Volume keys Power key/Key lock button Camera key Search key Start/Home key 10 Back key 11 Front camera 12 Earpiece...

  • Page 7: Back, Start, And Search Keys

    Get started 13 Camera flash 14 Camera lens 15 Microphone 16 Loudspeaker Back, start, and search keys The back, start, and search keys help you to navigate your phone. Back key Return to the previous screen Press . Your phone remembers all the apps and websites you have visited since the last time your screen was locked.

  • Page 8: Insert The Sim Card

    Get started Search key Search the web Press Insert the SIM card Your phone uses a micro-SIM card, also known as a mini-UICC card. Do not put stickers on your SIM card. Tip: Use the SIM door key to unlock the SIM tray. If you lose the tool, you can use a paperclip.

  • Page 9: Charge Your Phone

    Pull the SIM card out of the tray. Charge your phone About the battery Your phone has an internal, nonremovable, rechargeable battery. Use only Nokia approved chargers designated for this phone. You can also use a compatible USB cable to charge your phone (included).
  • Page 10 Get started Authorized retail points may also offer a battery replacement service. Important: Only qualified personnel or an authorized service facility should replace the battery. Unauthorized battery replacement may invalidate your warranty. Charge the battery Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it before you can switch on your phone for the first time.
  • Page 11 Get started To avoid breaking the USB cable connector, be careful when connecting or disconnecting the charger cable. Charge from a computer 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.

  • Page 12: Antenna Locations

    Get started Antenna locations 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 area is highlighted. Switch the phone on or off Switch the phone on Press and hold the power key, until the phone vibrates.

  • Page 13: Windows Live Id

    Get started To create a Windows Live ID, you need an internet connection. For info about possible data costs, contact your network service provider. If you can't connect to the internet, you can create the account later. If you already have a Windows Live ID, sign in with your existing username and password.

  • Page 14: Lock Or Unlock The Keys And Screen

    Get started To learn more about Windows Live ID and Windows Live services, go to www.live.com. Lock or unlock the keys and screen To avoid accidentally making a call when your phone is in your pocket or bag, lock the keys and screen of your phone.

  • Page 15: Change The Volume

    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.

  • Page 16: Set Your Phone To Sync With Your Computer

    This is used to identify valid phones in the network. The number can also be used to block, for example, stolen (15 digits) phones.You may also need to give the number to Nokia Care services. To view your IMEI number, dial *#06#.

  • Page 17: Basics

    Tip: If you're using an Apple Mac, download Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac from Mac App Store. If you have previously used another app, such as Nokia Ovi 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.

  • Page 18: Touch Screen Actions

    Basics The start screen is yours to personalize. Pin contacts, apps, music, pictures, feeds, mailboxes, and other favorites, so they're always with you. When you pin contacts, their updates are displayed on the tile, and you can call them directly from the start screen.
  • Page 19 Basics Example: 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 second or two, and slide your finger across the screen.

  • Page 20: Use Your Phone When It's Locked

    Basics Zoom in or out Place two fingers on an item, such as a map, picture, or web page, and slide your fingers apart or together. Use your phone when it's locked You can use certain features of your phone when it is locked, without having to enter the security code.

  • Page 21: Switch Between Open Apps

    Basics Change how incoming calls are notified Press a volume key, and select Pause or resume music, or skip to another song Use the music player controls displayed at the top of the screen. You can also see: • The date and time •...
  • Page 22 Basics Pin an app In the apps menu, select and hold the app, and select pin to Start. Pin a website At the website, select pin to start. > Move a tile Select and hold the tile, drag it to the new location, and press Remove a tile from the start screen Select and hold the tile, and select Change your theme...

  • Page 23: Text Input

    Basics Make your own ringtone You can use your own sound files as ringtones. Connect your phone to your computer with a compatible USB cable. On your computer, open Zune. Select the sound file you want to use as a ringtone. The file must be in MP3 or WMA format, and should be less than 40 seconds long and less than 1 MB in size.
  • Page 24 Basics Numbers and symbols key Smiley key Space key Language key. Only available when more than one writing language has been selected. Enter key Backspace key The keyboard layout can vary in different apps. Switch between upper and lower case characters Select the shift key before inserting the character.

  • Page 25: Search Your Phone And The Web

    Basics Switch between the languages when writing Select the language key. Search your phone and the web Explore your phone, the web, and the outside world. With Bing search, you can use the on-screen keyboard or your voice to enter your search words. You can also use your phone camera to scan things, such as barcodes and book and DVD covers, and get further info on what your phone recognizes.

  • Page 26: Indicators On The Status Bar

    Basics Press and hold Say a voice command. Example: To check your schedule, say openCalendar. Tip: For more examples, say Help. Indicators on the status bar The status bar at the top of the screen tells you the current time, battery and signal strength, and much more.

  • Page 27: Increase Battery Life

    Basics When airplane mode is switched on, you can still connect to a Wi-Fi network to, for example, read your mail or browse the internet. You can also use Bluetooth. Switch the phone off when cellular phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 28: Calls

    Calls • Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet, rather than a mobile data connection. • Stop your phone scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. Select , and switch > Wi-Fi Calls Call a contact On the start screen, select and the contact and the number.

  • Page 29: Make A Conference Call

    Calls To divert an incoming call to your voice mailbox, select ignore. Divert calls to another phone number On the start screen, select call settings Call forwarding. > > > Enter the phone number in the Forward calls to field, and select save. To check if call divert is being used, indicated with , tap the top of the screen.

  • Page 30: Silence An Incoming Call

    People hub. You can also get in touch with your friends through social networking services. The social networking services are third party services and not provided by Nokia. Check the privacy settings of the social networking service you are using as you may share information with a large group of people.
  • Page 31 Contacts & social networking services Select a contact detail, fill in the fields, and select When you have added the details, select Edit a contact Select the contact and If the contact has several accounts linked in the contact card, select an account. Select a contact detail, edit the fields, and select Delete a contact Select the contact and...
  • Page 32 Contacts & social networking services Select , and start writing a name. The list filters as you write. Jump to a letter of the alphabet First select any letter, then the desired letter, and you jump to that point in your contacts list.

  • Page 33: Social Networks

    Contacts & social networking services Change the preferred contact information for a contact Select the contact and the information you want to change, and when you're done, select Delete a contact group Select the group and delete > delete. > Link contacts Do you have contact information for the same person from different social networking services or mail accounts as separate contact entries? You can link...
  • Page 34 Contacts & social networking services Change your profile picture When you set up a Facebook or Windows Live account on your phone, your profile picture from one of these social networking services also becomes the picture in your contact card on your phone. If you change your picture on your phone, you can update your Facebook and Windows Live profiles at the same time.

  • Page 35: Internet

    Internet Comment on a friend's post Swipe to what's new. Recent posts from your friends are displayed. On the post, select Write your comment, and select Upload a picture to a service After you take a picture, upload it to the web so all your friends can see what you're up to.
  • Page 36 Internet 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. Mobile data access points are usually sent to you by your network service provider. You can manually add access points.

  • Page 37: Internet

    Internet Enter the network name, and select add. Close the Wi-Fi connection Switch Wi-Fi networking Close a network connection If an app in the background is using an internet connection, you can close the connection without closing the app. Select >...
  • Page 38 Internet Search the internet Select the address bar, and enter a search word. Zoom in or out Place two fingers on the screen, and slide your fingers apart or together. Tip: To quickly zoom in on a section of a web page, double-tap the screen. To zoom out, double-tap the screen again.

  • Page 39: Messaging & Mail

    Messaging & mail Tip: You can also pin your favorite websites to the start screen. While browsing the website, select pin to start. > Messaging & mail Messages About Messaging Select You can send and receive different kinds of messages: •...
  • Page 40 Messaging & mail To add an attachment, select and the file. To send the message, select Reply to a message Select the conversation containing the message. Select the message field, write your reply, and select Forward a message Select the conversation containing the message. Select and hold the message, and select forward.

  • Page 41: Mail

    Messaging & mail View a conversation You can see the messages you have sent to and received from a particular contact in a single conversation thread, and continue the conversation from that thread. The thread can contain text messages, multimedia messages, and instant messages. On the start screen, select and the conversation.
  • Page 42 Messaging & mail Link inboxes On the start screen, select a mailbox. Select link inboxes. > In the other inboxes list, select the inboxes you want to link to the first one. Select rename linked inbox, enter a new name, and select .

  • Page 43: Camera

    Camera Tip: If a mail contains a web address, to open the address in the phone web browser, select the address. Send a mail You can use your phone to write and send mail, and attach files to your mail. On the start screen, select a mailbox.

  • Page 44: Take A Close-Up Picture

    Camera To zoom in or out, select + or – in To focus, press and hold the camera key halfway down. The focus is locked when the white rectangle stops blinking. Tip: When the focus is locked, you can keep the camera key pressed halfway down, and recompose the picture.

  • Page 45: Take A Picture Of A Moving Object

    Camera Switch night mode on Select Scenes > Night. > Take a picture of a moving object Are you at a sports event and want to capture the action with your phone? Use sports mode to take a sharper picture of moving people. Press and hold the camera key.

  • Page 46: Send A Picture

    Camera Send a picture You can send pictures in a multimedia message or mail. Send a picture in a multimedia message Select To add a recipient from the People hub, select . You can also enter the recipient’s name or phone number in the field.

  • Page 47: Your Pictures

    Your pictures Swipe right, tap and hold the video, then select share..Select the sharing service, write a caption if you like, then select Tip: To make sharing easier, you can set Facebook or SkyDrive as your quick share account. The quick share account is in the menu when you start sharing. To set the quick share account, select , swipe to applications, then select >...

  • Page 48: Mark A Picture As A Favorite

    Your pictures Tip: To quickly zoom in or zoom back out, tap the picture twice. View the available options Tap and hold the picture. Pictures can be sent to you in a mail or multimedia message. To view these pictures later, save them to the Pictures hub.

  • Page 49: Upload Pictures And Videos To The Web

    Your pictures Upload pictures and videos to the web Want to upload your pictures and videos to a social networking service for your friends and family to see? You can do that directly from the Pictures hub, or set your phone to automatically upload pictures to SkyDrive.

  • Page 50: Copy Your Pictures Between Your Phone And Pc

    Entertainment Delete an album Select Pictures and albums. Select and hold an album, and select delete. You cannot delete online albums from your phone. Copy your pictures between your phone and PC Have you taken pictures with your phone that you want to copy to your PC? Use the Zune PC app to copy your pictures between your phone and a PC.
  • Page 51 Entertainment Listen to the radio Enjoy your favorite FM radio stations on the go. Connect a compatible headset, and select and radio. The headset acts as an antenna. Go to the next or previous station Swipe left or right. Tip: If you use a shorter swiping motion, you can skip to stations that have a stronger signal.

  • Page 52: Marketplace

    Entertainment Copy music and videos from your PC Do you have media on your PC that you want to listen to or watch on your phone? Use the Zune PC app to copy music and videos to your phone, and to manage and synchronize your media collection.
  • Page 53 Entertainment You can also: • Get content that is relevant to your tastes and location • Share recommendations with your friends To download from Marketplace, you need to sign in to your phone with your Windows Live ID. When you sign in, you are offered content compatible with your phone. You can search for and download content directly on your phone, or browse Marketplace on your compatible computer and send links to content to your phone in text messages.
  • Page 54 Entertainment Download a game, app, or other item Download free games, apps, or videos, or buy more content for your phone. From Marketplace, you can find content designed specifically for your phone. Select Make sure your battery is fully charged before starting a download. Select the item.

  • Page 55: Games

    Entertainment In the apps menu, select and hold the app, and select rate and review. Write your review, and rate the app. Tip: You can rate and review your games in the same way. Select Games. Games Download games Get new games on your phone on the go. On the start screen, select Games.

  • Page 56: Maps & Navigation

    Maps & navigation If you don't have the game, but it is available in your area in Marketplace, you can either download a trial version or buy it right away. Resume playing a game When you return to a game, there may be a resume icon in the game itself. Otherwise, tap the screen.

  • Page 57: Bing Maps

    Maps & navigation Select > Select location, and switch Location services Bing Maps About Bing Maps Select > Maps. Bing Maps shows you where you are and what is nearby, and guides you where you want to go. You can: •...
  • Page 58 Maps & navigation Map coverage varies by country and region. Search for a location Maps helps you find specific locations, places of interest, and businesses. Select Maps > Enter the search word, such as a street address, business type, or place name in the search field.
  • Page 59 Maps & navigation Open the details page Select the pushpin. Walk to a destination When you need to get to your destination on foot, Maps guides you with displayed turn-by-turn directions. Select > Maps. Select Use your current location as the starting point, or enter an address or business name in the Start field.

  • Page 60: Office

    Office Send a place to a friend When you want to tell your friends where to meet, you can send them the address directly from Maps. Select > Maps. Search or browse for the place. On the map, select the marker of the location. On the details page, select To send in a text message, select Messaging.

  • Page 61: Calendar

    Office Update the time and date automatically You can set your phone to update the time, date, and time zone automatically. Automatic update is a network service. Select and date+time. > Switch Set automatically Tip: Do you want to update the time, date, and time zone manually when traveling abroad? Make sure Set automatically is switched to...

  • Page 62: Microsoft Office Mobile

    Office View a specific day In the agenda view, select and the day. Use multiple calendars When you set up mail accounts on your phone, you can see the calendars from all your services in one place. Select > Calendar. Show or hide a calendar Select >...
  • Page 63 Office slide shows, create notes with OneNote, and share documents with SharePoint. You can also save your documents to Windows SkyDrive. Microsoft Office Mobile consists of the following: • Microsoft Word Mobile • Microsoft Excel Mobile • Microsoft PowerPoint Mobile •...
  • Page 64 Office Select a word. To select several words, drag the arrows at each end to expand the selection. Select and the formatting you want to use. Add a comment Select > Search for text in a document Select the Word file and Send a document in a mail Select the Word file and >...
  • Page 65 Office Change the cell and text format Select format cell..> Find data from a workbook Select the Excel file and Send a workbook in a mail Select the Excel file and > share..Write a note Notes on paper are easy to lose. Instead of jotting them down on paper, you can write your notes with Microsoft OneNote Mobile.
  • Page 66 Office Select a PowerPoint file, and turn your phone on its side, so it is in landscape mode. To browse between slides, swipe left or right. To go to a specific slide, select and the name of the slide. To add a note to a slide, select To edit a slide, select To save your presentation, select >...

  • Page 67: Use The Calculator

    Connectivity & phone management Select and hold a file, then select share. Use the calculator Select > Calculator. To use the basic calculator, hold your phone upright. To use the scientific calculator, turn your phone on its side. Enter the first number of the calculation. Select a function, such as add or subtract.

  • Page 68: Copy A Picture Or Other Content Between Your Phone And Pc

    After the update, the instructions in the user guide may no longer be up to date. You may find the updated user guide at www.nokia.com/support. Update your phone software Use the Zune PC app to update your phone software for new features and improved performance.

  • Page 69: Back Up, Sync, And Restore Your Phone

    Connectivity & phone management You need: • The Zune app • A compatible computer • A high-speed internet connection • A compatible USB data cable To download and install Zune to your PC, go to www.zune.net. Tip: If you're using an Apple Mac, download Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac from Mac App Store.

  • Page 70: Free Up Phone Memory

    Connectivity & phone management • Documents Your downloaded apps may not be included in the backup, but you can re-download them from the Marketplace, free of charge. Data transmission costs may apply. For more information, contact your network service provider. To back up your content, you can also sync your phone to your computer with Zune or Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac without updating your phone software.

  • Page 71: Security

    Additional charges may apply, and all the personal data in your phone may be deleted. For more information, contact a Nokia Care point or your phone dealer. Select Require a password after, and define the length of time after which the phone is locked automatically.

  • Page 72: Support

    To switch your phone on again, press the power key. • Restore the original factory settings If your issue remains unsolved, contact Nokia for repair options. Before sending your phone for repair, always back up your data, as all personal data in your phone may be deleted.
  • Page 73 To replace the battery, take the device to the nearest authorized service facility. This device is intended for use when supplied with power from the following chargers: AC-16U . The exact Nokia charger model number may vary depending on the plug type, identified by E, X, AR, U, A, C, K, or B.
  • Page 74 Product and safety information Do not modify, remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, or immerse or expose it to water or other liquids. Batteries may explode if damaged. Use the battery and charger for their intended purposes only. Improper use, or use of unapproved batteries or incompatible chargers may present a risk of fire, explosion, or other hazard, and may invalidate any approval or warranty.
  • Page 75 If you have any questions about using your wireless device with an implanted medical device, consult your health care provider. Accessibility solutions Nokia is committed to making mobile phones easy to use for all individuals, including those with disabilities. For more information, visit the Nokia website at www.nokiaaccessibility.com. Hearing Warning: When you use the headset, your ability to hear outside sounds may be affected.
  • Page 76 Note: This Manufacturer's Limited Warranty (“Warranty”) is applicable only for authentic Nokia products with Windows Phone sold through Nokia authorized channels in the United States of America. 1. GENERAL Nokia Inc. ("Nokia") provides this Warranty for the Nokia product(s) included in the original sales package ("Product").
  • Page 77 1-800-331-0500. If required, mobile troubleshooting information can be found at www.nokia.com/support or you can also call the Nokia Careline for assistance. In case you have misplaced the SIM holder tray or the SIM key for your mobile please contact Nokia at:.Tel: 1-888-NOKIA-2U (1-888-665-4228).
  • Page 78 Product and safety information You must inform Nokia or a Nokia authorized service center of the issue affecting your Product within a reasonable time from noticing it and always before the applicable warranty period expires (see section 2 above). 4. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER Nokia does not provide a warranty for the following: 1.
  • Page 79 If this Warranty does not cover your Product or the issue based on which it requires service, Nokia and its authorized service centers reserve the right to charge for the repair or replacement of your Product, as well as a handling fee.

  • Page 80: Copyright And Other Notices

    The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nokia is under license.
  • Page 81 Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Nokia could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 82: Index

    Index Index calendar 61, 62 calls — conference Symbols/Numbers — diverting — emergency — forwarding — last dialed — making access codes 28, 30 accounts camera — recording videos airplane mode — sending pictures alarm clock — sharing pictures alarms —...
  • Page 83 Index favorites mail 41, 43 — attachments FM radio — creating forwarding calls — mailbox — reading and replying to — sending games — buying — setup — downloading mailbox — voice GPS (global positioning system) Maps — current location —...
  • Page 84 Index multitasking music 50, 52 radio 50, 51 recording — videos navigation tools restoring content Nokia support information ringtones 22, 23 office applications 62, 63 searching — Excel — radio stations — OneNote security code 15, 71 — PowerPoint settings —...
  • Page 85 Index transferring content 52, 68 turning on/off updates — apps — phone software USB charging video clips — sharing videos — copying — recording — watching virtual keyboard voice commands volume control wallpaper web browser — bookmarks — browsing pages —...

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