User Guide Nokia Lumia 521 Issue 1.
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User Guide Nokia Lumia 521 Contents Safety 5 Messages Get started 6 Mail 50 54 Keys and parts 6 Camera 60 Back, start, and search key 6 Take a photo 60 Antenna locations 7 Use different scene modes 61 Insert the SIM card 7 Download Nokia Lenses from Store 62 9 Record a video 62 Remove the SIM and memory card 11 Camera tips 62 Charge your phone 12 First start-up 14 Save your photos and videos to a memory card 63 Save location info to your photos and videos 63 Insert the
Office 84 Microsoft Office Mobile 84 Write a note 87 Continue with a document on another device 87 Calendar 88 Make a calculation 89 Use your work phone 89 Tips for business users 90 Phone management & connectivity 92 Keep your phone up to date 92 Wi-Fi 93 Bluetooth 94 Memory and storage 95 Copy content between your phone and computer 96 Security 97 Access codes 99 Help and support 100 Product and safety information 102 © 2013 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Safety Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS Switch the device off when cell phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference or danger, for example, in aircraft, in hospitals or near medical equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting areas. Obey all instructions in restricted areas. ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving.
Get started Get to grips with the basics, and have your phone up and running in no time. Keys and parts Explore the keys and parts of your new phone. 1 Connector for headphones and speakerphone (3.5 mm) 2 Earpiece 3 Volume keys 4 Power/Lock key 5 Camera key 6 Back key 7 Start key 8 Search key 9 Micro-USB/Charger connector 10 Microphone 11 12 Camera lens Speakerphone Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide may be sold separately.
• • To go to the start screen, press . The app you were in remains open in the background. To control your phone with your voice, press and hold , and say a voice command. • This feature is not available in all languages. For more info on feature and service availability, see the How-to section at www.windowsphone.com. To search the web, press . Antenna locations Learn where the antennas are located on your phone to get the best possible performance.
3. If the battery is in, lift it out. 4. Push the SIM into the SIM slot until it is fully inserted. Make sure the contact area is facing down. 5. Line up the battery contacts, and replace the battery. © 2013 Nokia. All rights reserved.
6. Press the bottom edge of the back cover against the bottom edge of your phone. 7. Press the back of the cover until it snaps into place. Don't press the keys while attaching the cover. Insert the memory card Learn how to insert your memory card into your phone. 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. Your phone supports memory cards with a capacity of up to 64 GB.
4. Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it locks into place. 5. Line up the battery contacts, and replace the battery. 6. Press the bottom edge of the back cover against the bottom edge of your phone. 7. Press the back of the cover until it snaps into place. Don't press the keys while attaching the cover. © 2013 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Remove the SIM and memory card Got a new SIM or memory card? Learn how to remove the previous card from your phone. Make sure the phone is switched off. 1. At the top of your phone, put your thumbnail in the seam between the screen frame and the back cover. Press the middle of the back cover, and bend the cover to loosen the top hooks. 2. Press and bend the bottom part of the back cover to loosen the side hooks, and remove the cover. 3. If the battery is in, lift it out. 4.
6. Line up the battery contacts, and replace the battery. 7. Press the bottom edge of the back cover against the bottom edge of your phone. 8. Press the back of the cover until it snaps into place. Don't press the keys while attaching the cover. Charge your phone Learn how to charge your phone. Charge your phone with a USB charger Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it before you can switch the phone on for the first time.
2. When the battery is full, disconnect the charger from the phone, then from the wall outlet. You don't need to charge the battery for a specific length of time, and you can use the phone while it's charging. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed or before any calls can be made. Tip: You can use USB charging when a wall outlet is not available. Data can be transferred while charging the device.
Battery Take good care of your battery, it's the life force of your phone. Use only Nokia approved chargers designated for this phone. You can also use a compatible USB cable to charge your phone (included). First start-up Learn how to get your new phone up and running. Your new phone comes with great features that will be installed when you start your phone for the first time. Allow some minutes for your phone to be ready. Switch the phone on Are you ready? Switch your phone on, and start exploring it.
Microsoft account With a Microsoft account, you can access all Microsoft services with a single username and password on your computer or phone. You can also use the same username and password on your Xbox. With your Microsoft account, you can, for example: • • • • • • • • Download content from Store Back up your contacts Upload, store, and share pictures and documents. Back up your phone on SkyDrive.
Create your Microsoft account Spice up your life and get more from your phone – create a Microsoft account. To create a Microsoft account, you need an internet connection. If you don't have a data plan, the data transmission costs may pile up quickly. 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. 1. Switch on your phone with the SIM card in the phone. 2.
Copy contacts Have your nearest and dearest instantly at your fingertips. Use the Transfer my Data app to easily copy your contacts from your old phone. Tip: If you have an older Windows Phone device, or have previously backed up your contacts in Windows Live, add your account to your phone, and import them to your phone straight from the service. Your old phone needs to support Bluetooth. The contacts on your old phone need to be stored in the phone memory, not on the SIM.
Unlock the keys and screen Press the power key, and drag the lock screen up. Set the keys and screen to lock automatically On the start screen, swipe left, tap Settings > lock screen > Screen times out after, and select the length of time after which the keys and screen are locked automatically. Connect the headset Enjoy your favorite music, or free your hands for other things when in a call. Connect the headset to your phone. © 2013 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Do not connect products that create an output signal, as this may damage the device. Do not connect any voltage source to the audio connector. If you connect an external device or headset, other than those approved by Nokia for use with this device, to the audio connector, pay special attention to volume levels. Change the volume Trouble hearing your phone ringing in noisy environments, or calls too loud? You can change the volume to your liking. Use the volume keys.
Signal strength Battery power level The battery is charging. Battery saver mode is switched on. Your calls are forwarded to another number or your voice mailbox. There is no SIM card in your phone. Your SIM card is locked. A Bluetooth device is connected to your phone. A Wi-Fi connection is available. A Wi-Fi connection is active. An app or service is using your location info. Your phone is roaming and not on your home mobile network. Vibrate mode is switched on. Airplane mode is switched on.
Basics Learn how to get the most out of your new phone. Get to know your phone Your phone has two main views, making it easy for you to keep up with what is going on and what's where. Start screen (1): Animated live tiles show missed calls and received messages, the latest news and weather forecasts, and more. You can rearrange and resize the tiles, and pin contacts, apps, feeds, mailboxes, websites, and other favorites.
Tip: If you've got lots of different things to do, it's easy to switch between the tasks at hand. Press and hold , swipe to the app you want, and tap the app. Some apps may not show up here if they're running in the background. To view them, go to the apps menu, tap Settings, swipe left, and tap background tasks. Use the touch screen Explore your phone with a tap, swipe, or drag. 1. To use your phone, simply tap or tap and hold the touch screen. 2.
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. Tap and hold to drag an item Place your finger on the item for a second or two, and slide your finger across the screen. Swipe Place your finger on the screen, and slide your finger in the desired direction. © 2013 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Example: Swipe left or right between the start screen and the apps menu, or between different views in the hubs. To quickly scroll through a long list or menu, slide your finger quickly in a flicking motion up or down the screen, and lift your finger. To stop the scrolling, tap the screen. Zoom in or out Place two fingers on an item, such as a map, photo, or web page, and slide your fingers apart or together. © 2013 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Use your phone in airplane mode In places where you don't want to make or receive calls, you can still access your music, videos, and offline games if you switch airplane mode on. Airplane mode closes connections to the mobile network and switches your phone's wireless features off. Comply with the instructions and safety requirements given by, for example, an airline, and any applicable laws and regulations.
Personalize your phone Learn how to personalize the start screen, and how to change ringtones. Personalize the start screen Would you like to have only your most-used apps on the start screen? You can pin your favorite apps, websites, and much more to the start screen, and move or resize tiles as you like. 1. To pin an app, swipe left to go to the apps menu. 2. Tap and hold the app, and tap pin to Start. Pin a contact Tap People, tap and hold the contact, and tap pin to start.
Resize or unpin a tile To resize, tap and hold the tile, and tap the arrow icon. To unpin the tile, tap and hold the tile, and tap © 2013 Nokia. All rights reserved. .
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 favorites for kids to enjoy in their own start screen. 1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings. 2. Tap kid's corner. 3. Choose which content your kids can use.
Personalize the lock screen Would you like to make your lock screen look more unique? You can, for example, have your own favorite photo in the background. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > lock screen. Tip: You can decide which app notifications, such as missed calls or new messages, you want to see on the lock screen. Simply tap a notification slot, and choose the app you want to add.
Silence your phone When you switch silent mode on, all ringtones and alert tones are muted. Use this when you are, for example, at the theater or in a meeting. 1. Press a volume key to see the volume status bar at the top of the screen, and tap Silent mode is switched on. If you have set your phone to vibrate, vibrate mode instead of silent mode. 2. If you want to set your phone to vibrate, on the start screen, swipe left, tap . +sounds, and switch Vibrate to On .
2. Tap Photos > albums > Screenshots. 3. Tap and hold the screenshot you want to send, and tap share.... 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. • • • Always charge the battery fully. Mute unnecessary sounds, such as key press sounds. Use wired headphones, rather than the speakerphone. Tip: You can set your phone to automatically save power when the battery charge level is low.
display+touch, and switch Battery Saver brightness to On . Stop apps from running in the background • • Use location services selectively Use network connections selectively Close all apps you are not using. To close most of the apps, press . Some apps may run in the background unnecessarily. On the start screen, swipe left, tap Settings, swipe to applications, and tap background tasks. Tap the app you want to block, and tap block.
2. Make sure Wi-Fi networking is switched to On 3. Select the connection you want to use. . Close a mobile data connection Tap cellular, and switch Data connection to off. Stop data roaming Tap cellular, and switch Data roaming options to don't roam. Tip: To save on data costs when traveling, save new maps to your phone before your journey, and browse the maps offline. If you’re running low on space, you can remove some maps from your phone.
Switch word suggestions off On the start screen, swipe left, and tap clear the Suggest text check box. Settings > keyboard. Tap your language keyboard, and Add writing languages You can add several writing languages to your keyboard and switch between the languages when writing. 1. Tap Settings > keyboard > add keyboards. 2. Select the languages you want to write in. Tip: To remove a pre-installed keyboard, tap and hold the language you don't want to use, and tap remove.
Scan codes or text Use your phone camera to scan things, such as QR codes, barcodes, and book and DVD covers, and get further info on what your phone recognizes. Press , and tap . 1. Point the camera at a code. 2. Tap a result for more info. Tip: Keep the camera steady, and make sure what you're scanning is completely visible in the camera viewfinder. Example: Try scanning the following code, and see what happens.
Clock Keep track of time – learn how to use your phone as a clock, as well as an alarm clock. Set an alarm You can use your phone as an alarm clock. 1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Alarms. 2. Tap . 3. Fill in the alarm details, set the time, and tap . 4. For the alarm to sound, your phone must be turned on, and the phone volume needs to be loud enough. Turn an alarm off Switch the alarm to Off Delete an alarm Tap the alarm, and tap . .
Update the time and date manually , and edit the time and date. Switch Set automatically to Off Update the time zone manually when traveling abroad Switch Set automatically to Off , and tap Time zone and a location. SkyDrive Store your stuff in the clouds. You don't need to worry about freeing memory for your favorites or new apps. SkyDrive is cloud storage for all your documents and photos, so you can access, share, or restore them if needed.
Tip: To set your phone to automatically upload photos or videos to SkyDrive, on the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings. Swipe to applications, and tap photos+camera > SkyDrive. Save an Office document to SkyDrive Tap Office, swipe to places, and tap phone. Then tap and hold the file you want to save, and tap save to... > SkyDrive. Tip: You can also save a document to SkyDrive while working on it. Tap > save as..., and switch Save to to SkyDrive.
Store Make your phone your own with more apps, games, and other items, some of which are free of charge. Browse Store to find the latest content for you and your phone. You can download: • • • • • Apps Games Music Videos Podcasts You can also: • • Get content that is relevant to your tastes and location Share recommendations with your friends The availability of Store and the selection of items available for download depend on your region.
Browse or search 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. Tap Store. View or browse categories Tap a category on the front page, or swipe left or right to see more categories and items. Tap an item to view its details. When you view an item, related items are also shown. Search Store Tap , write your search words, and tap .
Write a review for an app Do you want to 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. On the start screen, swipe left, 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. © 2013 Nokia. All rights reserved.
People & messaging Contact your friends and family, and share files, such as photos, using your phone. Stay tuned with the latest updates to your social networking services even when on the go. Calls Want to make calls on your new phone and talk to your friends? Read on and you'll learn how. Call a contact Calling your friends is quick and easy when you've saved them as contacts in your phone. 1. Tap > . 2. Tap the contact and the number. Call a phone number Tap > , type in the phone number, and tap call.
Use your voice to make a call You can use your voice to call a contact. 1. Press and hold . 2. Say Call and the contact's name. To cancel, press . Tip: You can also use voice dialing with a Bluetooth headset. This feature may not be available in all languages. Call the last dialed number Still have some words to say to your friends? Call them again. In the call history view, you can see info about the calls you have made and received. 1. On the start screen, tap . 2. Tap next to the name or phone number.
Forward calls to another phone Can't always answer the phone, but don't want to miss any incoming calls? You can forward them to another phone number. > settings, or tap Settings > network+, depending on your software version. 1. Tap > . 2. Switch Call forwarding to On 3. Type in the phone number in the Forward calls to box, and tap save. Tip: To check if call forwarding is being used, shown by , tap the top of the screen.
Call your voice mailbox If you've forwarded incoming calls to your voice mailbox, you can call it and listen to the messages your friends have left. 1. On the start screen, tap > . 2. If asked, type in the voicemail password. 3. You can listen or reply to voicemail 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 forwarded, contact your network service provider.
Save a number from a received call Have you received a call from a person whose phone number is not yet saved in the People hub? You can easily save the number in a new or existing contact list entry. 1. Tap . 2. In the call history list, tap a phone number and . 3. Tap , edit the phone number and phone number type, and tap 4. Edit other contact details, including the name, and tap . .
Jump to a letter in your contacts list Tap any letter in the contacts list on the left, and in the alphabet menu, tap the first letter for the name you want. You jump directly to that point in your contacts list. Filter your contacts list > settings > filter my contact list, and tap the check boxes of the accounts from which you Tap want contacts to show. Use a voice command In any view, press and hold supported. , and say Call or Text and the contact's name.
1. Tap > Group. 2. Write a name for the group, and tap . 3. Tap and a contact. To add another contact, tap 4. Tap . Add a new group contact Tap the group, and tap > again. and a contact. Remove a contact from a group Tap the group and . Tap the contact to remove and remove from group. Rename a group Tap the group and > rename, and write the new name. Delete a contact group > delete.
See your friends' status updates After you set up your social networking services on your phone, you can follow your friends' status updates in the People hub. Tap People, and swipe to what's new. Post your status If you feel like reaching out to your friends, let them know what's on your mind. Post a status update to the social networking services that you use. 1. Tap People, and swipe to all. 2. Tap your own contact card and post an update. 3. Write your message. 4.
Share photos in social networking services After you take a photo, upload it to the web so all your friends can see what you're up to. You can also set up your phone to upload photos automatically to social networking services. 1. Tap Photos. 2. Browse your photo albums for the photo you want to share. 3. Tap and hold the photo, and tap share.... 4. Tap the social networking service where you want to upload the photo. 5. Add a caption if you want, and tap .
You can send text messages that are longer than the character limit for a single message. Longer messages are sent as two or more messages. Your service provider may charge accordingly. Characters with accents, other marks, or some language options, take more space, and limit the number of characters that can be sent in a single message. Using services or downloading content may cause the transfer of large amounts of data, which may result in data costs.
1. Tap Messaging. 2. To read a message, tap a conversation. Save an attachment Tap the attachment, such as a photo, and tap > save to phone. Delete a conversation In threads, tap , the conversation you want to delete, and Delete all messages in your phone > select all, and tap Tap > . . Reply to a message Don't keep your friend waiting – reply 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.
Send location in a message Asked your friends to come and meet you, but they don't know the place? 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 use this feature. 1. When writing a text message, tap > my location. Sending a message with an attachment may be more expensive than sending a normal text message. For more info, contact your service provider. 2. Tap .
Chat with your friends Do you like chatting online with your friends? If you are out and about, you can send instant messages from your phone, no matter where you are. You need a Microsoft account to chat. When you connect your Facebook account to your Microsoft account, you can use Facebook chat in Messaging. For more info, see the How-to section at www.windowsphone.com. Before starting to chat, set up a chat service. Tap instructions shown on the phone.
1. On the start screen, tap . 2. Tap an account, and write your username and password. Tip: To add your work mail, contacts, and calendar to your phone, use advanced setup. Write your username and password, tap Exchange ActiveSync, and type in the required details. 3. Tap sign in. Tip: Depending on your mail account, you can also sync other items than just mails to your phone, such as contacts and your calendar. If your phone doesn't find your mail settings, you can use advanced setup.
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 another for personal mail. If you link several mailboxes into a unified inbox, you can open mail from all your inboxes in one tile. To read your mail, tap the tile. Send mail Don't let your mail pile up.
Read mail Waiting for important news? Use your phone to read your mail instead of checking them only when you're at your desk. You can see when you have new mail on the start screen. 1. On the start screen, tap . 2. In your mailbox, tap the mail. Unread mail is marked in a different color. Tip: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen, and slide them together or apart. Tip: If a mail contains a web address, tap it to go to the website.
Delete mail Is your mailbox overflowing? Delete some mails to free up space in your phone. 1. In your mailbox, tap to the left of the mails you want to delete. 2. Tap the check boxes that appear next to the mails, and tap All the mails you selected are deleted. Depending on your mail account, the mail may be deleted from your mail server, too. Delete one mail Open the mail and tap . View mails separately Mails are grouped by title in conversations. A conversation also includes your replies.
6. Tap to send the mail. Link several mailboxes as a unified inbox If you have more than one mail account, you can choose which inboxes you want to link together into one inbox. The unified inbox lets you see all your mail at a glance. 1. On the start screen, tap a mailbox. > link inboxes. 2. Tap 3. In the other inboxes list, tap the inboxes you want to link to the first one. 4. Tap rename linked inbox, write a new name for the mailbox and tap . The new unified inbox is pinned to the start screen.
Camera Why carry a separate camera if your phone has all you need for capturing memories? With your phone camera, you can easily take photos or record videos. Take a photo Shoot sharp and vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album. 1. To open the camera, press the camera key. 2. To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen, and slide your fingers together or apart. 3. To focus, press and hold the camera key halfway down. The focus is locked when the white rectangle stops blinking.
To focus on a specific object or area, tap the object or area on the screen. Hold the phone still until the white square stops blinking. Use different scene modes Learn how to shoot photos in various situations using the different scene modes in your phone camera. Take a close-up photo It can be tricky to get small objects, such as flowers, in focus. You need to move the camera closer to the object. To take sharp and precise photos of even the tiniest details, use close-up mode. 1.
Take a photo of a moving object Are you at a sports event and want to capture the action with your phone? Use sports mode to take photos faster. 1. To open the camera, press the camera key. > photo settings..., and in Scenes, tap Sports. 2. Tap Take a photo in the dark Want to take better photos even in dim light? Use night mode. 1. To open the camera, press the camera key. > photo settings..., and in Scenes, tap Night. 2.
Save your photos and videos to a memory card If there is a memory card in your phone, and your phone memory is filling up, save the photos you take and videos you record to the memory card. Before recording videos to the memory card, make sure you use a fast enough microSD card, that is, class 4 or higher. 1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > phone storage. 2. Switch Store new pictures on to SD card.
Manage and edit your shots Shot lots of great photos and videos? Here's how you view, organize, share, and edit them. Photos 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. View photos Relive those important moments – view the photos on your phone. Tap Photos. © 2013 Nokia. All rights reserved.
1. To view a photo you've taken, tap Camera Roll and the photo. 2. To view the next photo, swipe left. To view the previous photo, swipe right. Zoom in or out Place two fingers on the screen, and slide your fingers together or apart. Tip: To quickly zoom in or zoom back out, tap the photo twice. Mark a photo as a favorite Would you like to find your best shots quickly and easily? Mark them as favorites, and see them in the favorites view in the Photos hub. 1. Tap Photos > albums, and browse to the photo.
Create an album To easily find 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 name, and add photos to the folder.
Tip: If your computer's operating system is Windows 7 or Windows 8, you can also use the Windows Phone app. With Windows 7, you can download it from www.windowsphone.com. Edit a photo You can do quick edits, such as rotate and crop, to the photos you have taken. Or use auto-fix to let your phone fix your photo with just one simple tap. 1. Tap Photos > albums. > edit and an option. 2. Tap a photo, and tap 3. To save the edited photo, tap . © 2013 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Maps & navigation Explore what’s out there and how to get there. Switch location services on Find out where you are using Maps, and save your location to the photos you take – let apps use your location info to offer you a wider variety of services. 1. Swipe left, and tap Settings. 2. Tap location, and switch Location services to On . Download HERE Drive from Store Want to enhance your driving experience with voice-guided turn-by-turn directions? Download HERE Drive from Store.
• Write a review for a place, or take a photo and upload it for everyone to see, either on their phone or at here.com Contents of digital maps may sometimes be inaccurate and incomplete. Never rely solely on the content or the service for essential communications, such as in emergencies. Using services or downloading content may cause the transfer of large amounts of data, which may result in data costs. Some content is generated by third parties and not Nokia.
Tip: Want to see more info about a place? The place details view can contain general info, photos, reviews, links to guides, and further suggestions of nearby places. When the location is shown on the map, to see the place details view, tap the info bubble. If no search results are found, make sure the spelling of your search words is correct. Discover nearby places Looking for a new restaurant, hotel, or shop? HERE Maps suggests nearby places for you. 1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap HERE Maps.
Find certain types of nearby places When the nearby places are shown on the map, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and tap show categories and a category. The nearby places in the category are shown in a list. To see them on the map, tap the map. Tip: To pin a category to the start screen, after selecting a category, tap quickly discover new places wherever you are. . This way you can Find your way inside a shopping center No more zig-zagging in a shopping center, looking for a particular shop.
Get directions to a place Want to find your way easily? Get directions for walking, driving, or using public transportation – use your current location or any other place as the starting point. 1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap HERE Maps. > directions. 2. Tap 3. If you don't want the start point to be your current location, tap from, and search for a start point. 4. Tap to, and search for a destination. The route is shown on the map, along with an estimation of how long it takes to get there.
Sync your saved places Have your favorite places always backed up and at hand – sync your favorites with your Nokia account. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap HERE Maps. You can plan a trip on your computer at here.com, sync the saved places with HERE Maps on your phone, and access the plan on the go. Syncing is also a handy way of transferring your saved places from your previous Nokia phone to your new phone. Sync your old phone with your Nokia account, and then your new phone.
The Assisted GPS (A-GPS) network service and other similar enhancements to GPS and Glonass retrieve location info using the cellular network, and assists in calculating your current location. A-GPS and other enhancements to GPS and GLONASS may require transferring small amounts of data over the cellular network. If you want to avoid data costs, for example when traveling, you can switch the mobile data connection off in your phone settings.
Internet Learn how to create wireless connections and browse the web while keeping your data costs down. Define internet connections Does your network service provider charge you a fixed fee for data transfer or on a pay as you use basis? Change the Wi-Fi and mobile data settings to reduce your data costs while roaming and at home. Important: Use encryption to increase the security of your Wi-Fi connection. Using encryption reduces the risk of others accessing your data.
Connect your computer to the web Want to use the internet on your laptop but don't have access? You can use your phone's mobile data connection with your laptop or other devices. A Wi-Fi connection is then created. 1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > internet sharing. 2. Switch Sharing to On. 3. To change the name of your connection, tap setup > Broadcast name, and write a name. Tip: You can also type in a password for the connection. 4. Select the connection on the other device.
Tip: To quickly write a web address suffix such as .org, tap and hold the suffix key on the keyboard, and tap the suffix you want. 4. Tap . Tip: To search the internet, write a search word in the address bar, and tap . Zoom in or out Place two fingers on the screen, and slide your fingers apart or together. Tip: You can also double-tap the screen. Open a new tab When you want to visit several websites at the same time, you can open up to 6 browser tabs and switch between them.
Tip: You can also pin your favorite websites to the start screen. While browsing a website, tap > pin to start. Go to a favorite website Tap > favorites and a website. Tip: To quickly access your favorites, add the favorites icon to the address bar. Tap settings > Use address bar button for > favorites. > Clear the browser history When you've finished browsing, you can delete your private data, such as your browsing history and temporary internet files. 1. Tap 2. Tap Internet Explorer.
Entertainment Having a spare moment and in need of entertainment? Learn how to watch videos, listen to your favorite music, and play games. Watch and listen You can use your phone to watch videos and listen to music and podcasts while on the move. Tap Music+Videos. Play music, podcasts, and videos Have your favorite media with you while on the move – watch videos, and listen to music and podcasts wherever you are. 1. Tap Music+Videos. 2. Tap music, videos, or podcasts. 3.
Nokia Music With Nokia Music on Windows phone, you can download songs on your phone and compatible computer. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Nokia Music. For more info, go to music.nokia.com. This service is not available in all countries or regions. Nokia may use personal data for certain uses relating to this service, as detailed in the Nokia privacy policy or other applicable terms.
Personalize your Mix Radio You can create a music profile to listen to genre mixes that have been tailored to your taste. Your profile is compiled automatically from the music you have on your computer. 1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Nokia Music > mix radio. 2. Swipe to Personalize, and tap How does it work?. 3. On your computer, go to the web address shown on your phone, and to create your profile, follow the instructions shown on the website. 4.
Find gigs Don't miss out on seeing your favorite bands playing live. With Nokia Music, you can see what gigs are coming up near you. 1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Nokia Music > gigs. The service needs to know your current location. When asked, let the service use your location info. 2. To buy tickets, tap the gig, swipe to tickets, then select the seller, if available. Tip: You can also search for gigs based on the artist, venue, or location. Tap search word.
Download games Get new games on your phone on the go from Store. 1. Tap Games. 2. Browse the selection in Store, and tap the game you want. 3. To download a free game, tap install. 4. To try a game for free, tap try. 5. To buy a game, tap buy. The availability of payment methods depends on your country of residence and your network service provider. Play a game Gaming on your phone is a truly social experience.
Office Keep yourself organized. Learn how to use the calendar and the Microsoft Office apps. Microsoft Office Mobile Microsoft Office Mobile is your 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 with SharePoint. You can also save your documents to Windows SkyDrive. SkyDrive is cloud storage that you can use to access your documents from your phone, tablet, computer, or Xbox.
Create a Word document You can create new documents with Microsoft Word Mobile. 1. Tap Office. 2. Swipe to recent. 3. Tap . 4. Tap a blank Word file or a template. 5. Write your text. > save. 6. To save your document, tap Edit a Word document Polish your documents on the road with Microsoft Word Mobile. You can edit the documents and share your work on a SharePoint site. 1. Tap Office, and swipe to places. 2. Tap the location of the file. 3. Tap the Word file you want to edit. 4. To edit the text, tap .
5. To save your workbook, tap > save. Add a comment to a cell > comment. Tap Apply a filter to cells > apply filter. Tap Change the cell and text format Tap > format cell.... Find data from a workbook Tap the Excel file and . Send a workbook in a mail > share.... Tap the Excel file and Delete a document Phone memory filling up? You can delete any Office documents you no longer need. 1. Tap Office, and swipe to places. 2. Tap phone or any other location of the document you want to delete. 3.
Share documents with SharePoint Workspace Mobile Work on shared Microsoft Office documents, and collaborate on projects, schedules, and ideas. With Microsoft SharePoint Workspace Mobile, you can browse, send, edit, and synchronize your documents 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.
Calendar Learn how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up-to-date. Add a task to your to-do list Do you have important tasks to handle at work, library books to return, or maybe an event you want to attend? You can add tasks (to-dos) to your calendar. If you have a particular deadline, set a reminder. 1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Calendar. 2. Swipe to to-do. 3. Tap , and fill in the fields. 4. To add a reminder, switch Reminder to on , and set the reminder date and time. 5. Tap .
Use multiple calendars When you set up mail accounts on your phone, you can see the calendars from all your accounts in one place. 1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Calendar. > settings, and switch the calendar on or off. 2. To show or hide a calendar, tap Tip: When a calendar is hidden, the calendar events and reminders are not displayed in different calendar views. Change the color for each calendar Tap > settings, and tap the current color and the new color.
Tips for business users Use your phone efficiently at work. For more info on Nokia’s offering for businesses, go to Nokia Expert Centre at https:// expertcentre.nokia.com/. Work with mail and calendar on your phone and PC You can use different mail addresses for business and leisure. You can add several mailboxes 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.
Connect to the web You can browse the internet using the optimal connection, be it a Wi-Fi connection or the fastest mobile data connection available. You can even share your phone’s mobile data connection with your laptop, when needed. For more info, see the Internet and Phone management & connectivity sections in this user guide. Use Skype to make calls or send messages You can use your phone to make Skype-to-Skype calls or send Skype-to-Skype instant messages.
Phone management & connectivity Take care of your phone and its contents. Learn how to connect to accessories and networks, transfer files, create backups, lock your phone, and keep the software up to date. Keep your phone up to date Stay in step with the beat – update your phone software and apps to get new and enhanced features for your phone. Updating the software may also improve your phone performance.
Make sure that the device battery has enough power, or connect the charger before starting the update. After the update, go to www.nokia.com/support to get your new user guide. Update your phone software No computer needed – update your phone software wirelessly for new features and improved performance. Before starting the update, make sure your phone has enough battery power. Using services or downloading content may cause the transfer of large amounts of data, which may result in data costs.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Fi network is a handy way of accessing the internet. When out and about, you can connect to Wi-Fi networks in public places, such as a library or internet café. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings. 1. Tap Wi-Fi. 2. Make sure Wi-Fi networking is switched to On 3. Select the connection you want to use. Close the connection Tap Wi-Fi, and switch Wi-Fi networking to Off . .
Connect to a wireless headset With a wireless headset (available separately), you can speak on the phone hands-free – you can continue what you're doing, such as working at your computer, during a call. 1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap . 2. Switch Status to On 3. Make sure the headset is on. Settings > Bluetooth. You may need to start the pairing process from the headset. For details, see your headset user guide. 4. To pair your phone and the headset, tap the headset in the list. 5.
Check and increase available memory on your phone Want to check how much memory you have available? You can also set where to save your files in the future. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > phone storage. To check the details of your phone memory, tap phone. To check the details of your memory card, tap SD card.
Windows Phone app Windows Windows Windows Phone app for Phone app for Explorer desktop Mac Windows 8 x x Windows 8 RT x Windows 7 x x x x Windows Vista/XP Mac x x Security Learn how to protect your phone, and to keep your data secure. Set your phone to lock automatically Want to protect your phone against unauthorized use? Define a security code, and set your phone to lock itself automatically when you're not using it. 1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > lock screen. 2.
Unlock your phone Press the power key, drag the lock screen up, and type in your security code. 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. To wake up your phone, press the power key. Open the camera Press and hold the camera key. Change how incoming calls are notified Press the volume keys, and tap , , or .
Access codes Ever wondered what the different codes on your phone are for? PIN code (4-8 digits) This protects your SIM card against unauthorized use or is required to access some features. You can set your phone to ask for the PIN code when you switch it on. If not supplied with your card or you forget the code, contact your network service provider. If you type in the code incorrectly three times in a row, you need to unblock the code with the PUK code. PUK This is required to unblock a PIN code.
Help and support When you want to learn more about your phone, or if you're unsure how your phone should work, there are several support channels for you to check. To help you get the most out of your phone, you can explore www.nokia.com/support.
Tip: If you need to identify your phone, to view the unique IMEI number of the phone, dial *#06#. © 2013 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Product and safety information Network services and costs You can only use your RM-917 device on the WCDMA 850, 1700 (AWS), 1900 and GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz networks. You need a subscription with a service provider. Using some features and downloading content require a network connection and may result in data costs. You may also need to subscribe to some features. Make an emergency call 1. Make sure the phone is switched on. 2. Check for adequate signal strength.
Recycle Always return your used electronic products, batteries, and packaging materials to dedicated collection points. This way you help prevent uncontrolled garbage disposal and promote the recycling of materials. All materials of the device can be recovered as materials and energy. Check how to recycle your Nokia products at www.nokia.com/recycle.
Additional safety information Small children Your device and its accessories are not toys. They may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Medical devices Operation of radio transmitting equipment, 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.
• • • • Be cautious when accepting connectivity requests, browsing the internet, or downloading content. Do not accept Bluetooth connections from sources you do not trust. Only install and use services and software from sources that you trust and that offer adequate security and protection. Install antivirus and other security software on your device and any connected computer. Only use one antivirus app at a time. Using more may affect performance and operation of the device and/or computer.
Certification information (SAR) This mobile device meets guidelines for exposure to radio waves. Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health.
FCC/MEXICO NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. 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.
