Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product. BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES Use only batteries, chargers, and other accessories approved by Microsoft Mobile for use with this device. Third-party chargers that comply with the IEC/EN 62684 standard, and that can connect to your device micro USB connector, may be compatible. Do not connect incompatible products.
When you turn your phone on for the first time, your phone guides you to set up your network connections, phone settings, and Microsoft account in one sitting. You need a Microsoft account to back up and restore your phone, to buy, install, and update apps, and to access some Microsoft services, such as: •...
Reset protection prevents a thief from resetting and reusing your phone if your phone gets stolen. 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 >...
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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.
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Lumia phone is your Microsoft account. If you don't have a Microsoft account set up on your new Lumia phone yet, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > email+accounts > add an account, and create a Microsoft account following the instructions shown on the screen.
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Connector. Go to www.office.microsoft.com, search for Hotmail Connector, and download it to your computer. You may need to configure the Hotmail Connector settings. 4. Sync the content you want from Outlook to your Microsoft account. It may take a while before the content is available on your Microsoft account.
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.
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Create your Microsoft account Spice up your life and get more from your phone – create a Microsoft account. If you didn’t create a Microsoft account during the first start-up, you can always do it later. If you already have an Xbox Live.com, Hotmail.com, or Outlook.com account, or if you have created a Microsoft account on your Surface tablet or Windows PC, you don’t have to create...
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Add a Microsoft account to your phone If you didn’t sign in to your Microsoft account during the first start-up, you can add the account to your phone later and get your data and settings easily on all your devices.
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Save your photos and other stuff to OneDrive You can upload files saved on your phone to OneDrive for easy access from your phone, tablet, or computer. You need a Microsoft account to connect to OneDrive. OneDrive. Upload a photo and the photo you want to upload.
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To upload your photos, documents, or other stuff saved on your phone, tablet, or computer to OneDrive, you need to sign in to your Microsoft account. To access the uploaded content on another device, you need to sign in to the same Microsoft account that was used when uploading the content.
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. Cortana is not available in all regions and languages. For info on the supported languages, go to www.windowsphone.com.
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You can send meeting invitations to contacts who have a mail address. Create an event on another calendar By default, your events go to your Microsoft account calendar. If you have, for example, a shared calendar with your family, you can create and share the event instantly. To change the calendar when creating the event, tap more details >...
The availability of Store and the selection of items available for download depend on your region. To download from Store, you need to be signed in to your Microsoft account on your phone. When you're signed in, you are offered content compatible with your phone.
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Tip: Did you find something in Store that you know your friends would be interested in? Tap share to send them a link. Tip: Want to get personalized suggestions on which apps and games might interest you? Sign in to your Microsoft account, and Store suggests a selection of apps for you. Search Store...
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Tip: If your kid has a Windows Phone 8.1, you can use the My Family website to manage their game and app downloads and settings. To set up My Family, go to https:// www.windowsphone.com/family, sign in to the Microsoft account with both your and the kid’s mail address and password, and follow the instructions.
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Tip: When editing a phone number, to see more special characters, tap and hold the period key. To add a short pause, tap the comma key, or to dial an extension, tap X. Tip: Your contacts are backed up automatically to your Microsoft account. Edit a contact Tap the contact and , and edit or add details, such as a ringtone or a web address.
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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.
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1. Tap Skype. 2. Sign in with the same Microsoft account that you use with your phone. 3. Swipe to people, and tap the contact you want to chat with. 4. Write your message, and tap For more info on Skype-to-Skype instant messages, see the video at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=AF2HRYdPnAM (in English only).
To set up mail in your phone, you must be connected to the internet. If you didn't sign in to your Microsoft account during the first start-up, you can do it now. When you add a Microsoft account to your phone, a mail account is added automatically.
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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 signed in with. You must reset your phone to do that.
Location information may not be available, for example, inside buildings or underground. For privacy information related to positioning methods, see the Microsoft Mobile Privacy Policy. The Assisted GPS (A-GPS) network service and other similar enhancements to GPS and GLONASS retrieve location information using the cellular network, and assists in calculating your current location.
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ALL SETTINGS > NFC, and switch Tap to share to On NFC is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/ support/wpfeatures. This feature may not be compatible with all phones that support NFC.
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The availability of apps and games may depend on your kid’s age. Play a game Gaming on your phone is a truly social experience. Xbox, Microsoft's gaming service, lets you play games with your friends and use your gamer profile to keep track of game scores and achievements.
If you don’t have the Xbox SmartGlass app in your phone, you can download it from www.windowsphone.com. Make sure you are signed in with the same Microsoft or Xbox Live account both on your phone and on your console. You can connect to the compatible Xbox One device using a Wi-Fi or a mobile data connection.
Microsoft SharePoint Workspace Mobile • OneDrive Work with Word Mobile Polish your documents on the road with Microsoft Word Mobile. You can create or edit documents and share your work on a SharePoint site. Office. 1. Swipe to places. 2. Tap the location of the file.
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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, you can edit your spreadsheets, create new ones, and share your work on a SharePoint site.
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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.
6. To save the changes, tap the back key If you have a Microsoft account set up on your phone, your changes are saved and synced to your default Personal (Web) notebook on OneDrive. Otherwise, your changes are saved on your phone.
To set up your company account, on the start screen, swipe from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > workplace. For more info on business solutions, go to https://businessmobilitycenter.microsoft.com. Tips for business users Use your phone efficiently at work.
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• 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 documentation on the Microsoft Lync support pages at lync.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/pages/resources.aspx?title=downloads.
Tip: You don’t need to back up your contacts and calendar events separately. Your phone automatically backs them up and keeps them in sync with your Microsoft account. 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.
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You can restore your backed up data after resetting or updating your phone software, or when setting up a new phone. Sign in to your Microsoft account, and follow the instructions shown on your phone. To reset your phone, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS >...
Tip: If your computer is a Mac, install the Windows Phone app from the Mac App Store. If you want to transfer your photos to a Mac, it is recommended that you use the Lumia Photo Transfer for Mac app, which you can download from www.microsoft.com/ mobile.
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If you selected recommended settings while setting up your phone, reset protection is on by default. It prevents a thief from resetting and reusing your phone if your phone gets stolen. To turn the feature off, switch Reset Protection to Off, and type in your Microsoft account credentials.
Make Store payments, for example, when buying an app • Make in-app purchases with your stored cards • Store your Microsoft gift cards on your phone • Store your boarding passes, deals, tickets, and more 1. To define a PIN code for your Wallet, tap Wallet.
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 added as well as the payment or ticketing app after repair of your device.
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > about > reset your phone. If your issue remains unsolved, contact your network service provider or Microsoft Mobile for repair options. Before sending your phone for repair, always back up your data, as all personal data in your phone may be deleted.
Turn off the restrictions in your phone, such as call restriction, fixed dialing, or closed user group. • When you turn your phone on for the first time, you are asked to create your Microsoft account and set up your phone. To make an emergency call during the account and phone setup, tap emergency call.
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 products at www.microsoft.com/mobile/ recycle.
Third-party chargers that comply with the IEC/EN 62684 standard, 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. Only replace the battery with a battery that is compliant with the IEEE-std-1725 standard.
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If you have any questions about using your wireless device with an implanted medical device, consult your health care provider. Accessibility solutions Microsoft Mobile is committed to making mobile phones easy to use for all individuals, including those with disabilities. For more information, visit aka.ms/phoneaccessibility. Hearing Warning: When you use the headset, your ability to hear outside sounds may be affected.
The messages may contain tips and tricks and support. To provide the service described above, your mobile phone number, the serial number of your phone, and some identifiers of the mobile subscription may be sent to Microsoft Mobile when you use the phone for the first time. This information may be used as specified in the privacy policy, available at www.microsoft.com/mobile.
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Microsoft group of companies. Third party products/names may be TMs of their respective owners. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Microsoft Mobile is under license.
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