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Your Phone Interface

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Your Phone Interface

Learn how to find your way around your phone, how to personalize your phone’s look and feel, and 
what the different symbols mean.

Get to Know Your Phone

Your phone has two views, start screen and apps menu. To switch between the views, simply 
swipe left or right.

Start screen: The animated live tiles show your missed calls and received messages, the latest 
news and weather forecasts, and more. Updates of your pinned contacts are shown on the tile, and 
you can view your contacts' details directly from the start screen.

Apps menu: All your apps are listed here, all neatly ordered. If you have a lot of apps, to look one up, 

tap 

.

To access the Windows Phone software license terms, select 

Settings 

>

 about

. Please read 

the terms. Note that by using the software, you accept the terms. If you do not accept the terms, do 
not use the device or software. Instead contact Microsoft Mobile or the party from which you 
purchased the device to determine its return policy.

Back, Start, and Search Keys

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

Summary of Contents for Lumia 635

Page 1: ...Available applications and services are subject to change at any time ...

Page 2: ...tent Using Your Microsoft Account 17 Transfer Content Using OneDrive 17 Transfer Content from a Symbian or S40 Phone 18 Transfer Outlook Info from an Android Phone or iPhone 18 Charge Your Phone 19 Connect the Headset 20 Antenna Locations 21 Basic Operations 22 Explore Your Tiles Apps and Settings 22 Navigate inside an App 24 Use the Touch Screen 26 Write Text 29 Use the On Screen Keyboard 29 Use ...

Page 3: ...n Bar 49 Switch Between Views and Apps 49 Check Notifications on Your Phone 51 Change the Volume 52 Use Your Phone in Airplane Mode 52 Icons Shown on Your Phone 53 Personalize Your Phone 54 Personalize the Start Screen 55 Personalize the Lock Screen 57 Create a Safe Fun Start Screen for Kids 58 Personalize Your Phone Tones 60 Switch Your Phone to Silent Mode 60 Extend Battery Life 61 Memory and St...

Page 4: ...eceived Message 73 Search for a Contact 74 Link Contacts 74 Copy Contacts 74 Copy Contacts from a SIM Card 75 Create Edit or Delete a Contact Group 76 Share Your Plans with Your Family and Friends 76 Messaging and Internet 78 Messages 78 Send a Message 78 Read a Message 79 Reply to a Message 80 Send a Message to a Group 80 Chat Using Skype 80 Send Your Location in a Message 81 Send an Audio Messag...

Page 5: ...Save Your Photos and Videos to a Memory Card 94 Save Location Info to Your Photos and Videos 94 Share Your Photos and Videos 94 Advanced Photography 95 Take Photos Like a Pro 95 Frame Your Photos with Ease 95 Take Better Photos with Smart Sequence Mode 95 Add Movement to Your Photos 96 Download Camera Lenses from Store 96 Photos and Videos 96 Photos Hub 97 View Photos 98 Mark a Photo as a Favorite...

Page 6: ... Date Automatically 108 Add an Appointment 108 Switch Between Calendar Views 109 Add a Task to Your Task List 109 Use Multiple Calendars 110 Maps Navigation 110 Switch Location Services On 110 Find a Location 110 Get Directions to a Place 111 Download Maps to Your Phone 111 Positioning Methods 112 Watch and Listen 112 Play Music 112 Create a Playlist 113 Play a Podcast 113 Play a Video 113 Enhance...

Page 7: ...ata Plan Efficiently 127 Wi Fi 127 Connect to Wi Fi 128 Connect with Wi Fi Sense 128 Use a Secure VPN Connection 129 Bluetooth 129 Connect to a Wireless Headset 129 Connect to Your Friend s Phone with Bluetooth 130 Send Your Content Using Bluetooth 131 Set Your Phone to Driving Mode 131 Change Your Device Name 132 Settings 133 Accessibility 133 Use Your Phone with Ease 133 Use the Screen Reader 13...

Page 8: ...info 141 Small children 142 Medical devices 142 Implanted medical devices 142 Accessibility solutions 142 Hearing 142 Protect your device from harmful content 143 Information on health 143 Vehicles 144 Safety and texting while driving 144 Potentially explosive environments 144 Certification information SAR 144 Support messages 144 Care 145 Copyrights and other notices 145 Index 147 ...

Page 9: ... 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 appr...

Page 10: ...ution when holding your device near your ear while the speakerphone is in use Before Using Your Phone This guide isn t all there is There s a user guide in your phone it s always with you available when needed To find answers to your questions and to get helpful tips tap Lumia Help Tips If you re new to Lumia check out the section for new users Check out the support videos at www youtube com lumia...

Page 11: ... and Parts Explore the keys and parts of your new phone 1 Audio connector AHJ 3 5 mm 2 Earpiece 3 Volume keys 4 Power Lock key 5 Microphone 6 Camera 7 Loudspeaker 8 Micro USB connector Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide such as charger headset or data cable may be sold separately ...

Page 12: ... on the card Note Switch the device off and disconnect the charger and any other device before removing any covers Avoid touching electronic components while changing any covers Always store and use the device with any covers attached 1 Switch your phone off 2 On the corner of the phone put the tip of your index finger in the seam between the screen frame and the back cover Press the middle of the...

Page 13: ...Get Started 5 4 Push the SIM card into the SIM slot with the metal contact area down 5 If you have a memory card push the card into the memory card slot ...

Page 14: ...Get Started 6 6 Line up the battery contacts and put the battery in 7 Press the bottom edge of the back cover against the bottom edge of your phone and snap the cover into place ...

Page 15: ...n how to remove the previous SIM or memory card from your phone 1 Switch your phone off 2 On the corner of the phone put the tip of your index finger in the seam between the screen frame and the back cover Press the middle of the back cover bend the cover open and remove it ...

Page 16: ...Get Started 8 3 If the battery is in lift it out 4 To remove the SIM card pull it out from the slot ...

Page 17: ...Get Started 9 5 To remove the memory card pull it out from the slot ...

Page 18: ...he battery in 7 Press the bottom edge of the back cover against the bottom edge of your phone and snap the cover into place Don t press the keys while attaching the cover 8 Switch your phone on Switch the Phone On Switch your phone on and start exploring it ...

Page 19: ...Get Started 11 n Press the power key until the phone vibrates Switch the phone off n Press and hold the power key and drag the lock screen down ...

Page 20: ...t Started 12 Lock the Keys and Screen If you want to avoid accidentally making a call when your phone is in your pocket or bag you can set your keys and screen to lock automatically n Press the power key ...

Page 21: ...nd screen to lock automatically n On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen tap ALL SETTINGS lock screen Screen times out after and select the length of time after which the keys and screen are locked automatically Set Up Your Phone Make the most out of your phone s features from the get go ...

Page 22: ...your phone on and follow the instructions shown on your phone 2 When asked create your Microsoft account if you don t have one already or sign in with your existing username and password Tip You can also create a Microsoft account later On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap ALL SETTINGS email accounts add an account Microsoft account Parents must approve the Microsoft a...

Page 23: ...e by calling 1 888 BOOST 4U 1 888 266 7848 from any other phone Activate your phone After setting up your account on www boostmobile com simply switch your device on Your device is designed to activate automatically If you are swapping from another Boost Mobile phone to a new one be sure to switch off the old device before swapping the serial number MEID Once the MEID swap is complete switch on th...

Page 24: ...sages and pictures from your old phone The app does not work with all phone models Tip If your old phone is a Windows Phone device or if you have previously backed up your contacts to your Microsoft account to import your contacts from the service just sign in to your account on your phone The contacts are imported automatically Your old phone needs to support Bluetooth The contacts on your old ph...

Page 25: ...ckup Your contacts and calendar are backed up automatically to your Microsoft account 2 On your new Lumia phone sign in to your Microsoft account Your contacts calendar and text messages are automatically transferred to your new Lumia phone Transfer Content Using OneDrive Upload your Office documents photos and videos to OneDrive to easily transfer them from your old phone to your new Lumia phone ...

Page 26: ...one doesn t support Nokia Suite Or want to transfer other content such as your videos You can also connect your phone to your computer and drag and drop the files you want to transfer onto your computer If you have the OneDrive desktop app drag and drop the files straight to the OneDrive folder for automatic upload Transfer Outlook Info from an Android Phone or iPhone Use your Microsoft account to...

Page 27: ...it before you can switch the phone on for the first time Make sure you use a compatible USB charger to charge your phone The charger may be sold separately 1 Plug the charger into a wall outlet If necessary connect the USB cable to the charger 2 Connect the micro USB end of the charger s cable to your phone 3 When the battery is full disconnect the charger from the phone then from the wall outlet ...

Page 28: ...irst disconnect the USB cable from your phone then from the computer The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal replace the battery Connect the Headset Enjoy your favorite music or free your hands for other things when in a call The headset may be sold separately n Connect the headse...

Page 29: ...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 ...

Page 30: ...s on 2 views the start screen and apps menu Fill the start screen with shortcuts to your favorite apps and the contacts you need the most and find all your apps easily in the apps menu The start screen consists of tiles which are shortcuts to your apps contacts browser bookmarks and more Some tiles may show you notifications and updates such as your missed calls received messages and the latest ne...

Page 31: ... press The apps menu is the home to all your apps in neat alphabetical order All the installed apps end up here To look up an app in the apps menu tap or tap a letter n To add an app shortcut to your start screen in the apps menu tap and hold the app and tap pinto start ...

Page 32: ...u can quickly see notifications such as your missed calls and unread mails and messages open the camera and access all phone settings Navigate inside an App There s more to your apps than meets the eye To find more views in an app swipe left To discover more actions use the options menu In most apps to go to another view swipe left ...

Page 33: ...Basic Operations 25 Find more options in an app n Tap In the options menu you can find additional settings and actions that are not shown as icons ...

Page 34: ...e 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 ...

Page 35: ...s 27 Tap and hold to drag an item n Place your finger on the item for a couple of seconds and slide your finger across the screen Swipe n Place your finger on the screen and slide your finger in the direction you want ...

Page 36: ...nt 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 n Place 2 fingers on an item such as a map photo or Web page and slide your fingers apart or together ...

Page 37: ... and tap ALL SETTINGS screen rotation Switch Rotation lock to On Screen rotation may not work in all apps or views 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 You can use the keyboard when holding your phone in portrait or landscape mode You can write your messages by tapping the letter...

Page 38: ...rom the top of the screen and tap ALL SETTINGS keyboard advanced Show a comma key when available You can add the comma key only if you have at least 2 keyboards installed on your phone Swipe to write text n Swipe from the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to letter Lift your finger after the last letter To continue keep on swiping without tapping the space key Your phone adds th...

Page 39: ...hift key again Type in a number or special character n Tap the numbers and symbols key To see more special character keys tap the shift key Some special character keys bring up more symbols To see more symbols tap and hold a symbol or special character Tip To quickly type in a number or special character while holding the numbers and symbol key slide your finger to the character and lift your fing...

Page 40: ...tion you want to copy and tap To paste the text tap Add an accent to a character n Tap and hold the character and tap the accented character Delete a character n Tap the backspace key Move the cursor n To edit a word you just wrote tap and hold the text until you see the cursor Drag the cursor to the place you want ...

Page 41: ...ggestions swipe left Tip If the suggested word is marked in bold your phone automatically uses it to replace the word you wrote If the word is wrong tap it to see the original word and a few other suggestions Correct a word n If you notice that you have misspelled a word tap it to see suggestions for correcting the word Add a new word to the dictionary n If the word you want isn t in the dictionar...

Page 42: ...On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap ALL SETTINGS keyboard add keyboards 2 Select the languages you want to write in and tap Tip To remove a pre installed keyboard tap and hold the language you don t want to use and tap remove Switch between the languages when writing n Tap the language key repeatedly until the language you want is shown The keyboard layout and word su...

Page 43: ...same username and password on your Xbox With your Microsoft account you can for example n Download content from Store n Back up your contacts n Upload store and share pictures and documents n Back up your phone on OneDrive n Play Xbox games n Get your avatar and gaming achievements on your phone and add to them when you play games on your phone n Keep track of and lock your lost phone with Find My...

Page 44: ...d and follow the instructions shown on your phone Parents must approve the account for children under the age of 13 To approve the account on the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen tap ALL SETTINGS email accounts Microsoft account and follow the instructions shown on the phone You can also create or manage your account at www live com Set Up My Family If you want to restrict your k...

Page 45: ...what OneDrive is and how to use it OneDrive Cloud Storage n Store your stuff in the clouds You don t need to worry about freeing memory for your favorite or new apps OneDrive is cloud storage for all your documents and photos so you can access share or restore them if needed You can also set it to back up your stuff automatically so when you take a photo or a video it s copied to your cloud album ...

Page 46: ...save a document to OneDrive while working on it Tap save as and switch Save to to OneDrive If you change the Save to location it changes the default location for all files When you save your Office documents to OneDrive you can continue working on the document right where you left it on any device connected to your Microsoft account To save an Office document to your phone from OneDrive open the d...

Page 47: ...hone On your tablet or computer you can either manage your stuff online at onedrive com or you can use the OneDrive app and access OneDrive straight from your desktop If you don t yet have the OneDrive app you can download and install it from onedrive com Tip With the OneDrive app on your computer you can simply drag and drop the files you want to upload to the OneDrive folder in the file manager ...

Page 48: ...r network service provider Using services or downloading content including free items may cause the transfer of large amounts of data which may result in data costs Browse Store Check out the latest and most downloaded apps games and other items recommended for you and your phone Browse different categories or search for specific items 1 Tap Store 2 Tap a category on the front page or swipe left o...

Page 49: ...screen on how many of your downloaded apps games and other content have updates If the app you ve downloaded doesn t support your phone language the app uses US English by default If you ve added more than one phone language and the app supports one of them the app is downloaded in the supported language Tip You can also use your computer to browse Windows Phone Store and download content to your ...

Page 50: ... Pause pending items individually If a download fails you can re download the item Write a Review for an App Share your opinion on an app with other Store users rate and review the app You can post one review per app that you download 1 In the apps menu tap and hold the app and tap rate and review 2 Rate the app and write your review Tip You can rate and review your other items in the same way Rec...

Page 51: ...which the phone locks automatically Keep the security code secret and in a safe place separate from your phone If you forget the security code and cannot recover it or if you enter the wrong code too many times your phone will require service Additional charges may apply and all the personal data on your phone may be deleted For more info contact the nearest care point for your phone or your phone...

Page 52: ...usic player controls shown at the top of the screen Tip If you re listening to the radio you can also use the music controls on the lock screen to change the station or mute the radio Change Your PIN Code If your SIM card came with a default PIN code you can change it to something more secure Not all network service providers support this feature 1 On the start screen swipe down from the top of th...

Page 53: ...able options may vary Tip Set your phone to automatically save its location every few hours If your phone runs out of battery you can still view its last saved location On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap ALL SETTINGS find my phone Update Your Phone Software Stay in step with the beat update your phone software and apps wirelessly to get new and enhanced features for ...

Page 54: ...f automatic update downloading n If you want to keep tight control of your data costs you can switch off automatic update downloading On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen tap ALL SETTINGS phone update and clear the Automatically download updates if my data settings allow it check box Update Your Network Profile If you need to change your user name update your network profile n...

Page 55: ...you protect your phone against unauthorized use You can set your phone to ask for the lock code that you define Keep the code secret and in a safe place separate from your phone If you forget the code and your phone is locked your phone will require service Additional charges may apply and all the personal data on your phone may be deleted For more info contact the nearest care point for your phon...

Page 56: ...tes of your pinned contacts are shown on the tile and you can view your contacts details directly from the start screen Apps menu All your apps are listed here all neatly ordered If you have a lot of apps to look one up tap To access the Windows Phone software license terms select Settings about Please read the terms Note that by using the software you accept the terms If you do not accept the ter...

Page 57: ...haves Switch the vibration of the navigation keys on or off n On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen tap ALL SETTINGS touch and change the setting for navigation bar Changing the vibration setting for incoming calls doesn t affect the vibration of the navigation keys Change the navigation bar color n If your phone has the navigation bar on the touch screen you can change its col...

Page 58: ...e apps menu and in the following menu tap the first letter or character for the app you want View switch between and close open apps n To view the open apps press and hold To switch the app swipe to the app you want and tap the app To close the apps you no longer need tap ...

Page 59: ...you can l See your missed calls and recent unread mails and messages l Check any notifications such as available app updates in Store l Open apps l Check for Wi Fi networks and connect to them l Quickly jump to settings 2 To close the menu press the back key Personalize the action center n On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap ALL SETTINGS notifications actions To chang...

Page 60: ...volume for media and apps n Press a volume key tap and set the volume for media and apps The maximum volume level is 30 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 device s wireless features off ...

Page 61: ...data connection 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 Your phone is connected to a 3G network Your phone is connected to a 4G network An LTE data connection is open Data is transferred over a mobile data...

Page 62: ...the battery isn t currently known Notifications You have unread notifications such as new messages To check the notifications swipe down from the top of the screen Profiles Vibrate mode is switched on Silent mode is switched on Cortana Cortana is handling your calls and messages Location An app or service is using your location info Driving mode Driving mode is switched on Personalize Your Phone L...

Page 63: ...up apps into folders 1 To add a background photo on the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap ALL SETTINGS 2 Tap start theme choose photo 3 Tap a photo crop it as you like and tap Tip Why not match your background and tile colors with your background picture Tap Background or Accent color To share your theme on all your Windows devices on the start screen swipe down from the t...

Page 64: ...ll medium or wide The bigger the tile is the more info it can show To unpin the tile tap and hold the tile and tap Group tiles into folders n Tap and hold the tile and drag and drop it on top of the tile or folder you want to group it with 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 ...

Page 65: ...rt Pin a contact n Tap People tap and hold the contact and tap pin to start When you pin contacts their feed updates are shown on the tile and you can call them directly from the start screen Personalize the Lock Screen Change the lock screen to your liking You can for example have your own favorite photo in the background ...

Page 66: ... notification slot and choose the app you want to add Show the artist when playing music n Switch Show artist when playing music to On Create a Safe Fun Start Screen for Kids You can let your kids use some apps on your phone without having to worry about them accidentally deleting your work mail making online purchases or doing anything else they shouldn t Put selected apps games and other favorit...

Page 67: ...e To define a Wallet PIN tap Wallet settings PIN Some purchases may not be available for all ages As Internet Explorer is not available in kid s corner you don t have to worry about the websites your kids visit Go to your own start screen n Press the power key twice and swipe up on your own lock screen If you ve set a password type it in Go back to the kid s start screen n On your own lock screen ...

Page 68: ...Tap manage app sounds and the app you want and select the notification sound Add new ringtones from your PC to your phone Connect your phone to your PC with a USB cable and use the file manager of your PC to move the song you want to the ringtone folder in your phone Your PC must have Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 or later n To set the song as your ringtone in the ringtones sounds view tap Rin...

Page 69: ...swipe left if needed and switch Flip to silence to On Switch silent mode off n Tap Switch the vibration off n If you don t want your phone to vibrate tap Extend Battery Life Get the most out of your phone while getting the battery life you need There are steps you can take to save power on your phone To save power Action Description Charge wisely Always charge the battery fully Select only the sou...

Page 70: ...ing To close most of the apps press and hold and tap on the apps you want to close Use location services selectively If you want to keep location services switched on but don t want to use check in services on the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap ALL SETTINGS Swipe to applications tap people and switch Use my location to Off Use network connections selectively n Set your ...

Page 71: ...count If some of your downloaded apps are not included in the backup you can re download them from Store as long as the app is available Store remembers the apps you ve bought so you don t need to pay for them again Data transmission costs may apply For more info contact your network service provider To back up other content such as music connect your phone to your computer and follow the instruct...

Page 72: ...e best out of your phone use a fast 4 128GB card by a well known manufacturer For more info on memory cards check the frequently asked questions Use only compatible memory cards approved for use with this device Incompatible cards may damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card Remove temporary files to free up space n Tap phone temporary files delete To delete temporary fil...

Page 73: ... If an installed app depends on a removed app the installed app may stop working For details see the user documentation of the installed app Tip Want to keep the app but running out of free memory on your phone Move the app to the memory card instead of uninstalling it Tap storage sense phone apps games tap select the apps you want to move and tap move to SD Manage Files on Your Phone With the Fil...

Page 74: ...what you want to do with it Folders can t be copied or moved but you can create a new folder to the new location and move the contents of the old folder there To move or copy several files at once tap select the files you want and tap to move or to copy them Share files or folders n Tap select what you want to share tap and select how you want to share ...

Page 75: ...r Call a phone number n Tap type in the phone number and tap call To type in the character used for international calls tap and hold 0 The character only works from abroad The character may not work in all regions In this case enter the international access code directly Search your call history n To search for a call record swipe to history tap and type in the contact s name or phone number Remov...

Page 76: ... tap the contact you want to call and tap If your phone does not have a front camera you can use the main camera for video calls Make a Skype call with Cortana n On the start screen tap Cortana and say Skype call or Skype video call followed by the name of the contact Cortana is not available in all languages For info on the supported languages go to www windowsphone com Use 1 Touch Dialing to Cal...

Page 77: ...ch Flip to silence to On When someone calls you press the volume key or the lock key You can also turn your phone face down Reply to a Call by a Text Message If you can t speak right now you can reply to the caller by a text message 1 When someone calls you tap TEXT REPLY 2 Tap type a message and write your message You can only reply by a text message to calls from the contacts saved in your phone...

Page 78: ... friends have left 1 Tap 2 Tap Or if you re using visual voice mail swipe right to see the list of voice mail messages If asked type in the voice mail password you received from your network service provider 3 You can listen or reply to voice mail messages delete them or record a greeting message For the availability of the voice mailbox service and for info on setting up how long before calls are...

Page 79: ...aller you want to block and tap block number You can also add numbers to your blocked numbers list from text messages On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap ALL SETTINGS call SMS filter Switch Block calls SMS to On Check which numbers are blocked n Tap blocked numbers Get notifications about blocked calls or messages n Tap advanced and switch Notifications to On Contacts...

Page 80: ...iently in one place The rooms view is home to your rooms and groups which are ways to stay in touch with your most important contacts The rooms let you and your invited friends privately chat and share things like calendars and photos The groups make it easy to see social updates from just the people you add to the group and to send mails or messages to all of them at once Add or Delete a Contact ...

Page 81: ...lso filter out the contacts without phone numbers Switch Hide contacts without phone numbers to On Save a Number from a Received Call When you ve received a call you can easily save the number if it s not yet saved in your People hub You can save the number in a new or existing contacts list entry 1 Tap and swipe to history 2 Tap next to a phone number and tap 3 Tap edit the phone number and phone...

Page 82: ... or character for the name you want Use a voice command n In any view press and hold and say Call or Text and the contact s name Not all languages are supported Link Contacts It sometimes happens that you have separate entries for the same contact from different social networking services or mail accounts You can link multiple contacts so that their info is in a single contact card 1 Tap People an...

Page 83: ...h Bluetooth on and make sure the phone is visible to other devices 2 On your new phone tap Transfer my Data 3 Tap continue and switch Bluetooth on 4 Select your old phone from the list of found devices and follow the instructions shown on both phones If your contacts are written in a language that is not supported by your new phone the contact info may not be shown correctly If you don t yet have ...

Page 84: ...contact tap again 5 Tap Tip There is already a group called Best friends in your phone Add a new group contact n Tap the group and tap and a contact Remove a contact from a group n Tap the group and Tap the contact and remove from group Rename a group n Tap the group and rename and write the new name Delete a contact group n Tap the group and delete Share Your Plans with Your Family and Friends It...

Page 85: ...one to join the room tap and a contact Tip If you haven t used rooms yet your phone has a Family Room ready for you In the People hub swipe to rooms and tap Family Room To invite someone to the room for the first time tap invite someone Share a photo with a room n Tap a room swipe to photos and tap photo Then tap a photo and Tip To delete a photo from the room tap the photo and open in OneDrive Th...

Page 86: ...e number Tip To add several recipients tap select the recipients you want and tap 4 Tap the message box and write your message Tip To add a smiley tap 5 To add an attachment such as a photo tap and select the attachment 6 To send the message tap If you re unable to send a multimedia message check the following n Your mobile subscription supports multimedia messages n Your data connection is switch...

Page 87: ...es on the lock screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap ALL SETTINGS lock screen Choose an app to show detailed status none If you re unable to open a multimedia message check the following n Your mobile subscription supports multimedia messages n Your data connection is switched on Swipe down from the top of the screen tap ALL SETTINGS cellular SIM and switch Data connection to on You...

Page 88: ...y to the message straight away 1 Tap Messaging 2 In threads tap the conversation containing the message 3 Tap the message box and write your message 4 Tap Forward a message n In threads tap a conversation tap and hold the message you want to forward and tap forward Before forwarding the message you can edit what s written or add or remove attachments Send a Message to a Group If you frequently nee...

Page 89: ...ip To save on data costs use a Wi Fi network connection with Skype whenever possible Share your location in a Skype chat n While in a chat tap share location Send Your Location in a Message When you ask your friends to come and meet you you can send them your location on a map This feature may not be available for all regions Your phone may ask you about using your location You need to allow it to...

Page 90: ...e note 2 Record your message and tap done 3 Tap Mail You can use your phone to read and reply to mail when you re on the go n On the start screen tap To send and receive mail you must be connected to the internet Add or Delete a Mailbox If you use different mail addresses for business and leisure no problem you can add several mailboxes to your phone Add your first mailbox To set up mail in your p...

Page 91: ...ork mail contacts and calendar to your phone select Exchange as your account write your work mail address and password and tap sign in Your new mailbox appears as a new tile on the start screen Delete a mailbox n On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap ALL SETTINGS email accounts Tap and hold the mailbox and tap delete You cannot delete the first Microsoft mailbox you sig...

Page 92: ...ten you want your phone to sync with the server To sync additional content change the Exchange account settings Open Mail from the Start Screen With live mail tiles you can open mail directly from the start screen From the tiles you can see the number of unread mails and if you ve received new mail You can pin several mailboxes to the start screen For example dedicate a tile for business mail and ...

Page 93: ...ggestions This feature is not available in all languages 5 To attach a photo tap Tip You can also take a new photo while writing your mail Tap take a photo and tap accept 6 Tap to send the mail Send an Office document n Tap Office tap the document you want to send and share and select the mail account you want to use Read Mail If you re waiting for important news you don t have to wait until you r...

Page 94: ...ith 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 Copy a link n With the mail open tap and hold the Web link and tap copy link Reply to Mail If you receive a mail that needs a quick answer you can reply straight away using your phone 1 Tap 2 Open the mail and tap Tip To reply to the sen...

Page 95: ...eparately you can switch the conversations feature off 1 Tap 2 Tap settings 3 Switch Conversations to Off Send Automatic Replies 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 settings automatic replies 2 Switch Status to On write your reply and tap Link Several Mailboxes as a Unified Inbox If you have more th...

Page 96: ...ed for a computer you can easily browse the internet on your phone Tip If your network service provider doesn t charge you a fixed fee for data transfer to save on data costs use a Wi Fi network to connect to the internet 1 Tap Internet Explorer 2 Tap the address bar 3 Write a Web address Tip To quickly write a Web address suffix such as org tap and hold the suffix key on the keyboard and tap the ...

Page 97: ...w browser tabs and switch between them 1 Tap Internet Explorer 2 Tap Tip To open tabs you re browsing on other devices tap and swipe left to other Tip To go back to the previous website inside a tab swipe right Open a tab for private browsing n Tap new InPrivate tab Private browsing prevents your browser from storing browsing data such as cookies browsing history and temporary internet files Switc...

Page 98: ...p the link at the bottom of the screen Add a Website to Your Favorites If you visit the same websites all the time add them to your favorites so you can access them quickly 1 Tap Internet Explorer 2 Go to a website 3 Tap add to favorites 4 Edit the name if you want to and tap Tip You can also pin your favorite websites to the start screen While browsing a website tap pin to start Go to a favorite ...

Page 99: ...earch word 2 Write your search word in the search box and tap You can also select a search word from the proposed matches 3 To see related search results swipe left to see the different search result categories Close Internet Connections Save your battery by closing internet connections that are open in the background You can do it without closing any apps 1 On the start screen swipe down from the...

Page 100: ... easy access from your phone tablet or computer Change the Default Camera You can change the default camera app from Lumia Camera to whichever camera you prefer 1 On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen tap ALL SETTINGS swipe left to applications and tap photos camera 2 Tap Default camera app and select the camera you want Add a shortcut for the camera n On the start screen swipe...

Page 101: ...ne com 1 Tap Lumia Selfie 2 Look into the camera lens follow the beeps to line up the shot and hold still as the camera takes your photo Tip To avoid camera shake tap timer and select a delay 3 To reframe the selfie slide your fingers apart or together and tap 4 To enhance your selfie tap 5 To apply a filter to your selfie tap Tip To remove all enhancements and filters from the selfie tap clear al...

Page 102: ... In the Photos hub browse to a photo or video tap and the photo or video and tap save to SD card Tip To quickly select all photos or videos in an album browse to the album and tap select all Save Location Info to Your Photos and Videos If you want to remember exactly where you were when you took a particular photo or video you can set your phone to automatically record the location 1 On the start ...

Page 103: ... in camera and video mode 1 Tap Lumia Camera 2 To view the settings drag to the left To change a setting slide your finger up or down on the slider You can for example change Exposure compensation to control the amount of light in your photo 3 To close the settings drag to the right 4 To take a photo tap Frame Your Photos with Ease If you want to frame your shots professionally you can use viewfin...

Page 104: ...hoto tap and the screen 3 Pick the areas you want to animate and tap 4 To save the animated photo tap Download Camera Lenses from Store You can make your camera even better and find new fun ways to take great photos Download camera lenses apps from Store 1 Tap Lumia Camera 2 Depending on your phone do either of the following l Tap lenses find more lenses l Tap Lenses find more lenses 3 Follow the ...

Page 105: ...otos Hub The photos you ve taken or videos you ve recorded with your phone are saved to the Photos hub where you can browse and view them To find your photos and videos easily mark your favorites or organize them into albums ...

Page 106: ...ark your best shots as favorites so you can find them easily in the favorites view in the Photos hub 1 Tap Photos albums and browse to the photo If the photo is in an online album you can download it to your phone 2 Tap Tip To quickly mark several photos as favorites select the album where the photos are tap select the photos and tap View your favorites n In the Photos hub swipe to favorites Uploa...

Page 107: ...d photos of an occasion a person or a trip organize your photos into albums according to subject for example If your computer is a Mac install the Windows Phone app from the Mac App Store 1 Connect your phone to a compatible computer with a compatible USB cable 2 On your computer open a file manager such as Windows Explorer or Finder and browse to the folder for photos 3 Add a new folder give it a...

Page 108: ...n To see on a map where a photo was taken place 2 fingers on the photo and slide them together Copy Your Photos to Your Computer Use your computer s file manager to copy or move your photos to the computer If your computer is a Mac install the Lumia Photo Transfer for Mac app from www microsoft com mobile support 1 Connect your phone to a compatible computer with a compatible USB cable 2 On your c...

Page 109: ...udio If you don t have the Lumia Creative Studio app in your phone you can download it from www windowsphone com n Tap Lumia Creative Studio and the photo you want to edit Reframe your photo n Tap and select the ratio or rotate your photo Apply a filter n Tap Enhance your photo n Tap and select the type of enhancement Blur a part of your photo n Tap blur background You can select the area you want...

Page 110: ... and much more 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 This feature is not available in all languages If you set your phone to a language not supported the Cortana tile and app aren t shown For info on the supported languages go to www windowsphone com Set Up Cortana...

Page 111: ...networking service accounts 1 Tap the social networking app you want to sign in to such as Facebook and follow the instructions shown 2 To download more social networking apps tap Store 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 tap People swipe to contacts and tap settings fil...

Page 112: ...file photo from one of these services becomes your contact card photo on your phone 1 Tap People and swipe to contacts 2 At the top of your contacts list tap your own photo 3 Tap your photo again and either choose one of the offered photos or tap find another to select a new photo 4 Drag the photo around to adjust the cropping and tap Share a Photo in Social Networking Services After you take a ph...

Page 113: ...ady and make sure what you re scanning is completely visible in the camera viewfinder Example Try scanning the following code and see what happens Translate or search for text on the Web n Point the camera at the text tap scan text and the words you want and tap translate or search This feature may not be available in all languages Take a Screenshot You can take screenshots of what s on your phone...

Page 114: ... or manage the screenshots you ve taken tap Photos albums Screenshots Clock and Calendar Keep track of time learn how to use your phone as a clock as well as an alarm clock and how to keep your appointments tasks and schedules up to date Set an Alarm You can use your phone as an alarm clock ...

Page 115: ...e switched on and the phone volume needs to be loud enough Tip You can quickly see the time of the next active alarm if you have pinned the Alarms app to the start screen The tile size must be at least medium Snooze an alarm n If you don t want to get up just yet when the alarm sounds tap snooze Before snoozing you can change the snooze time Tip Pressing the back key snoozes the alarm for 2 minute...

Page 116: ...t date and time automatically to Off and tap Time zone and a location Add an Appointment To remember an appointment add it to your calendar 1 Tap Calendar 2 Tap 3 Type in the details you want and set the time 4 To add for example the duration reminder or recurrence for the event tap more details 5 When done tap Tip To edit an event tap and hold the event you want tap edit and edit the details you ...

Page 117: ...eekly monthly and yearly views tap In the weekly or monthly view tap the day to see all your events 3 To switch between days weeks months or years swipe left or right To quickly jump to a particular month of a given year in the yearly view swipe to the year you want and tap the month Tip If you allow the calendar to use your location you can also check the weather in the daily or weekly view Check...

Page 118: ...counts You can t add new calendars to your phone but you can choose which calendars from your different accounts you want to see Change the color for each calendar n Tap settings and tap the current color and the new color Maps Navigation Explore what s out there and how to get there Switch Location Services On Use map apps to find out where you are and save your location to the photos you take Ap...

Page 119: ...get there To see detailed directions tap route steps Tip To remove a route you no longer need from the map tap clear map Get walking directions n After creating your route tap Get voice guided driving directions n After setting your destination use your current location as the start point tap start voice nav Get directions for public transportation n After creating your route tap Public transporta...

Page 120: ...lculating your current location A GPS and other enhancements to GPS and GLONASS may require transferring small amounts of data over the mobile network If you want to avoid data costs for example when traveling you can switch the mobile data connection off in your phone settings Wi Fi positioning improves positioning accuracy when satellite signals are not available especially when you are indoors ...

Page 121: ...re 3 When you re done tap Play a Podcast Keep up with your favorite podcasts and subscribe to them on your phone 1 Tap Podcasts 2 Tap audio or video and the podcast you want to watch or listen to Tip To select a certain episode of the podcast tap Subscribe to a podcast n Swipe to GET PODCASTS and write the podcast address Tip You can also search for a podcast by name Play a Video Have your favorit...

Page 122: ...er but want to access them on your phone use a USB cable to sync the media between your phone and computer 1 Connect your phone to a compatible computer with a USB cable 2 In your computer s file manager such as Windows Explorer or Finder drag and drop your songs and videos to your phone Tip If your computer s operating system is Windows 7 Windows 8 or later you can also use the Windows Phone app ...

Page 123: ...t to use For more info see the other device s user guide Tip To change the orientation of the projected screen tap Advanced External screen orientation Tip To show a dot on the projected screen when you touch the phone screen for example when showing a PowerPoint presentation tap Advanced and switch Show touch to On FM Radio Learn how to listen to the radio on your phone Listen to the Radio Enjoy ...

Page 124: ...your favorite radio stations so you can easily listen to them later 1 Tap FM Radio 2 To save the station that you are listening to tap View your saved stations list n Tap Remove a station from the list n Tap Games Keep yourself entertained by downloading and playing games on your phone Get New Games Head to games store to download and install new games on your phone ...

Page 125: ...oad Sign in to your My Family account and change the settings for your kid You can also prevent your kid from downloading any apps or games You need to add valid credit card info to prove that you are an adult if your kid is 12 years old or younger No charges are made to your credit card and your credit card number is not saved The legal adult age varies by country and region This feature is not a...

Page 126: ...office away from the office Go to the Office hub to create and edit Word documents and Excel workbooks open and view PowerPoint slide shows and share documents using SharePoint You can also save your documents to OneDrive OneDrive is cloud storage that you can use to access your documents from your phone tablet computer or Xbox When you stop working on a document and go back to it later you re in ...

Page 127: ... comment n Tap Format text n Tap the Word file and Highlight text n Tap the Word file and and select the highlight color See the document structure n Tap Send a document in a mail n Tap the Word file and share Delete a document n Swipe to places tap and hold the document and tap delete Work with Excel Mobile No need to travel to the office to check the latest figures With Microsoft Excel Mobile yo...

Page 128: ... and Send a workbook in a mail n Tap the Excel file and share Work with PowerPoint Mobile Add the finishing touches to your presentation en route to your meeting with Microsoft PowerPoint Mobile 1 Tap Office swipe to places and tap the location of the PowerPoint file you want to view 2 Tap a PowerPoint file and turn your phone to landscape mode 3 To browse between slides swipe left or right 4 To g...

Page 129: ...nts online 1 Tap Office and swipe to places 2 Tap write the Web address for a SharePoint site and tap 3 Select a document A copy is downloaded to your phone 4 View or edit the document and save your changes Tip To keep an offline copy of a document on your phone tap and hold the document and tap always stay offline Return to SharePoint Workspace Mobile n Press Write a Note Notes on paper are easy ...

Page 130: ...e document tap save as 2 Tap Save to OneDrive 3 Tap save You can now open the document from OneDrive on another device and continue where you left off Use the Calculator Forget your pocket calculator there s a basic scientific and binary calculator in your phone 1 Tap Calculator 2 To use the basic calculator hold your phone upright Use the scientific calculator n Turn your phone to landscape mode ...

Page 131: ...ilboxes to your phone and use the same mail account both on your phone and on your PC be it Outlook Office 365 or any other mail account Your mail and calendar stay in sync and you can join meetings directly from calendar invitations You can use the integrated mail and calendar so that for example when you have a meeting coming up you can view the attendee list and with a tap access any mail or te...

Page 132: ...ations service that connects people in new ways anytime from virtually anywhere With Lync you can n Keep track of your contacts availability n Send instant messages n Make phone calls n Start or join audio video or Web conferences Lync is built to fully integrate with Microsoft Office You can download the Microsoft Lync mobile version to your phone from Store For more info see the user documentati...

Page 133: ...es tap the Use your Wallet PIN to protect your music app and in app purchases check box 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 cards you have ...

Page 134: ...ble click the name of the phone There are separate folders for documents downloads music pictures ringtones and videos 3 Drag and drop items from your phone to the computer or from your computer to the phone Make sure you put the files in the right folders on your phone or you may not be able to see them You can t copy text messages or contacts to your computer but you can sync them with your Micr...

Page 135: ...ion 1 On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap 2 Switch Wi Fi networking to On 3 Select the connection you want to use Use a mobile data connection n On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen tap ALL SETTINGS cellular SIM and switch Data connection to on Use Your Data Plan Efficiently If you are worried about your data usage costs the data sense app helps y...

Page 136: ...y when satellite signals are not available especially when you are indoors or between tall buildings Close the connection n Switch Wi Fi networking to Off Tip Your phone connects back to the Wi Fi network automatically To change the automatic reconnection time or to switch Wi Fi back on manually tap Turn Wi Fi back on and the option you want Connect with Wi Fi Sense Connect to public Wi Fi hotspot...

Page 137: ...On 2 To add a VPN profile tap 3 Switch Connect automatically to On 4 Write the profile info as instructed by your company IT administrator or VPN service Your phone automatically connects to the VPN when it is required Tip To change the VPN mobile data connection and roaming settings tap options Edit a VPN profile n Tap and hold the profile tap edit and change the info as required Delete a VPN pro...

Page 138: ...ap the headset in the list of discovered Bluetooth devices 5 You may need to type in a passcode For details see your headset user guide Tip These connection instructions also apply to other Bluetooth accessories Disconnect the headset n Tap the connected headset in the list When you switch the headset on again the connection reopens automatically To remove the pairing tap and hold the headset in t...

Page 139: ...e is only used when you connect to something for the first time 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 hub Set Your Phone to Driving Mode Driving mode helps you minimize distraction wh...

Page 140: ...se a compatible USB cable to connect your phone to a computer running Windows 2 Find your phone on your computer s Windows Explorer screen 3 Right click the Windows Phone icon and open your phone s properties view 4 Change the default name to whatever you like The default name is usually Windows Phone Your phone s Bluetooth name is the same as its device name ...

Page 141: ...use your phone with a teletypewriter TTY TDD 1 On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap ALL SETTINGS 2 Tap ease of access Change the font size n Tap the Text size slider Switch high contrast on n Switch High contrast to On Magnify the screen n Switch Screen magnifier to On and double tap the screen with 2 fingers When using the magnifier use 2 fingers to move around the sc...

Page 142: ...eaccessibility Use the Screen Reader Narrator reads the info on your screen aloud Not all languages are supported and you may need to download additional language packages 1 On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen tap ALL SETTINGS ease of access and switch Narrator to On 2 To hear the names of the items on the screen move your finger on the screen To open an item double tap the i...

Page 143: ...ta 1 On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap ALL SETTINGS motion data 2 Switch motion data to On Language Settings Add more languages on your phone 1 On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap ALL SETTINGS language 2 Tap add languages and select the language you want to download Some languages may require you to download a language pack You may also...

Page 144: ...rt If your phone doesn t respond Try the following n Press and hold the power key for about 10 seconds The phone restarts If your phone freezes frequently update your phone software or reset your phone Resetting restores the factory settings and erases all your personal content including apps you ve purchased and downloaded On the start screen swipe down from the top of the screen and tap ALL SETT...

Page 145: ...5 to check account balance n Dial 233 to make a payment n Dial 611 to launch BoostZone or call Boost Customer Care depending on your Settings to get answers to other questions From your computer n Visit www boostmobile com click My Account and log in with your wireless phone number and account PIN From any other phone n Boost Customer Care 1 888 BOOST 4U 1 888 266 7848 Re Boost Boost Mobile makes ...

Page 146: ...ip To view your phone s MEID number dial 06 Product and safety information Learn how to use your product safely Network services and costs You can only use your device on the LTE TDD 2500 41 LTE 850 26 1900 25 WCDMA 850 1900 2100 CDMA BC0 BC1 BC10 and GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz networks You need a subscription with a service provider Using some features and downloading content require a network con...

Page 147: ...er the official emergency number for your present location Emergency call numbers vary by location 3 Tap call 4 Give the necessary info as accurately as possible Do not end the call until given permission to do so You may also need to do the following n Put a SIM card in the phone If you don t have a SIM tap emergency call when you get an error message about a missing SIM n If your phone asks for ...

Page 148: ...ve the battery from time to time n Keep the device away from magnets or magnetic fields n To keep your important data safe store it in at least two separate places such as your device memory card or computer or write down important information During extended operation the device may feel warm In most cases this is normal To avoid getting too warm the device may automatically slow down close apps ...

Page 149: ...ndard and that can connect to your device micro USB connector may be compatible Microsoft Mobile may make additional battery or charger models available for this device 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 Only replace the battery with a battery that is comp...

Page 150: ...including wireless phones may interfere with inadequately shielded medical devices function Consult a physician or the medical device s manufacturer to determine if it is adequately shielded from external radio energy Implanted medical devices To avoid potential interference manufacturers of implanted medical devices recommend a minimum separation of 6 inches 15 3 centimeters between a wireless de...

Page 151: ...be exposed to viruses and other harmful content Take the following precautions n Be cautious when opening messages They may contain malicious software or otherwise be harmful to your device or computer n Be cautious when accepting connectivity requests browsing the internet or downloading content Do not accept Bluetooth connections from sources you do not trust n Only install and use services and ...

Page 152: ...ary information inputs prior to driving Do not input data or engage in text messaging while driving Cellular telephones should not be used when use may be a distraction to the driver The Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association CTIA has published further info and tips on safe use of cellular telephones at www ctia org consumer_info safety which we encourage you to review Potentially explos...

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Page 154: ...ence by one or more of the following measures n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna n Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help TM 2014 Microsoft Mobile All rights reserved Microsoft Windows the Window...

Page 155: ...es 116 get started 3 I icons 53 insert SIM card 4 internet 78 internet connections 127 K keys and parts 3 L locking the keys 12 locking the screen 12 M make a call 67 maps 110 memory card 4 messaging 78 N navigation 110 O office 118 on screen keyboard 29 P people hub 72 personalizing 54 phone activation 15 phone app 67 PIN code 44 play music 112 play video 113 R remove memory card 7 remove SIM car...

Page 156: ...Index 148 switch views 49 switching on off 10 sync music 114 T touch screen 26 U update phone 45 V video 92 voice commands 102 voice mailbox 70 VPN 129 W wallet 124 Wi Fi 127 write text 29 ...

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