User Guide

For info on editing contacts and creating groups, see Contact list management on Windows.com.

Connect with people

Once you've added some people, you can…

 Send them a message or email.

 Call, chat, video call them using Skype.

 Map their address so that you have directions ready to go.

 Write on their Facebook wall.

Pin a contact to Start: Tap a contact, then swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap Pin to Start. Now you

can tap the person’s tile on Start to see what’s new or contact them.

Post status updates and Tweets

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen, and then tap Me.

2. In the What's new section, choose a social network, write your message, and then tap send .

Tips

 You can use the Share charm to share links or photos with your social networks. See Share photos, links,

and more in this guide.

 Need help? See People app help on Windows.com.

Calendar and reminders

The Calendar app brings all your calendars together in one place.

Reminders and notifications remind you about events and

appointments, so that you don't miss a thing.

To add a calendar: Open the Settings charm, tap or click Accounts >

Add an account.

Note Your Google calendar can’t be synced with the Calendar app. For a workaround, see How to see your

Google events in the Calendar app on Windows.com.

To change your calendar options: Open the Settings charm, tap or click Options, select the calendars you want to

show and the colors that you want.

To switch calendar views: Swipe down from the top edge of the screen, then tap what you want to see.

Calendar help

 See Calendar app help on Windows.com or open the Settings charm and tap Help (from the Calendar

app).