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    							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.
    With OneDrive, you can access your photos, documents, and more from your phone, tablet, or computer. Depending on the app, you can even continue working on a document right from where you left it earlier.
    There are several places where you can access your stuff on OneDrive. You can save photos to OneDrive in the Photos hub, or manage your office documents in the Office hub.
    Save your photos and other stuff to OneDriveYou 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.
    Tap  OneDrive.
    Upload a photoTap  and the photo you want to upload.
    Tip: To set your phone to automatically upload your future photos or videos to OneDrive, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS. Swipe to applications, and tap photos+camera > OneDrive.
    Save an Office document to OneDriveTap  Office, swipe to places, and tap phone. Then tap and hold the file you want to save, and tap save to... > OneDrive.
    Tip: You can also 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.
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    							Save a file or folder back to your phone from OneDriveIn OneDrive, tap and hold the item you want, tap , select where to save it, and tap .
    Share your photos and documents between your devicesWith OneDrive, you can easily access your photos, documents, and other stuff you have uploaded from any of your devices.
    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.
    To upload or download content, 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.
    There are several places where you can access your stuff on OneDrive. On your phone, you can check your photos and videos in the Photos hub, or open your Office documents in the Office hub. You can also download the OneDrive app from Store to see and manage all types of files on your phone.
    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, such as Windows Explorer or Finder, and the files are automatically uploaded to OneDrive.
    Set up an account
    Stay up to date – add your important accounts, such as social media or mail accounts, to your phone.
    1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > email+accounts.2. Tap add an account and the name of the service, and follow the instructions shown.
    Personalise your phone
    Learn how to personalise the start screen, and how to change ringtones.
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    							Personalise the start screen
    Make your start screen yours – choose your background photo, pin your favourite apps and much more to the start screen, or change the tile size and layout as you like. To get the most out of the space on the start screen, group 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 > start+theme > choose photo.2. Tap a photo, crop it as you like, and tap .
    Tip: Why not match your background and tile colours with your background picture? Tap Background or Accent colour. To share your theme and other settings to all your Windows devices, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > sync my settings, and switch theme to On .
    Change the tile layoutIf your phone has only 2 columns of tiles on the start screen by default, you can add a third one. Switch Show more Tiles to On .
    You can now move and resize the tiles to benefit from the new column.
    Move a tileTap and hold the tile, drag and drop it to the new location, and tap the screen.
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    							Resize or unpin a tileTo resize, tap and hold the tile, and tap the arrow icon.
    The tiles can be either small, 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 foldersTap 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 remove a folder, unpin the tiles in it.
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    							Pin an appSwipe left to go to the apps menu, tap and hold the app, and tap pin to start.
    Pin a contactTap  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.
    Personalise the lock screen
    Change the lock screen to your liking. You can, for example, have your own favourite photo in the background.
    On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL 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.© 2015 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved.35 
    						
    							Change the background photoTap change photo, select a photo, adjust it to get the best possible fit, and tap .Tip: You can also choose an app to show info on your lock screen, or let Bing shuffle photos there. Just change the setting for Background to your liking.
    Show the artist when playing musicSwitch 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 favourites for kids to enjoy in their own start screen.
    1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS.2. Tap kid's corner.3. Choose which content your kids can use. You can also set a password to keep your kids from accessing your own start screen.
    Tip: To let your kids make an in-app purchase, such as buy game points, define a Wallet PIN. You must type in the Wallet PIN to make each purchase. 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 screenPress 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 screenOn your own lock screen, swipe left, and on the kid's lock screen, swipe up.
    Switch the kid's start screen offOn the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS, and switch kid's corner to Off .
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    							Personalise your phone tones
    Want to change the notification tones your phone uses, for example, for calls, messages, and more? Or add your own tones or your favourite song to the collection?
    1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > ringtones+sounds.2. Select the type of ringtone or alert you want to change, and select the sound. To listen to a ringtone so you can see if you like it, tap .
    Tip: Want to set a specific ringtone for a contact so you immediately know when they are calling? Edit the contact info in the People hub.
    Change the message tone or other notification soundsTap manage app sounds and the app you want, and select the notification sound.
    Add new ringtones from your PC to your phoneConnect 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.
    To set the song as your ringtone, in the ringtones+sounds view, tap Ringtone, and under Custom, tap the song.
    You can use a song as your ringtone if it is not protected with digital rights management (DRM), and it’s smaller than 30 MB.
    Tip: Want to create your own unique ringtone? Tap  Store, and download the Ringtone Maker app.
    Switch your phone to silent mode
    When you switch silent mode on, all ringtones and alert tones are muted. Use this when you are, for example, at the cinema or in a meeting.
    Press a volume key to see the volume status bar at the top of the screen, and tap .
    To switch to silent mode, tap .
    Tip: Don’t want to keep your phone in silent mode but can’t answer right now? To silence an incoming call, press the volume down key. If you have switched Flip to silence on, you can simply turn your phone face down. To switch Flip to silence on, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > audio, swipe left, if needed, and switch Flip to silence to On .
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    							Switch silent mode offTap .
    Switch the vibration offIf you don’t want your phone to vibrate, tap .
    Cortana
    Let Cortana make your daily life easier.
    Cortana voice assistant
    Ever wished for extra help to keep your busy life in check? Cortana is your personal assistant on your phone, only a word away.
    Cortana can help you:
    •Schedule a meeting•Set a reminder for an important task•Send automatic replies for callers when you don’t want to be disturbed•Check your location•Get up-to-date traffic and weather info, 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
    Got your hands full, but need to use your phone? You can use your voice to make a call, send a text message, search the web, or open an app.
    You need a Microsoft account to use Cortana.
    1. Tap  Cortana.2. Follow the instructions shown on your phone.
    To later change your settings, such as your name, tap  > settings.
    Use Cortana
    Got your hands full, but need to use your phone? You can use your voice to make a call, schedule a meeting, search the web, or open an app.
    Tap  Cortana.
    Tap , say what you want to do, and follow the instructions shown on your phone.
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    							Tip: Heard a catchy tune and want to know what it is? While the music is playing, tap .
    Accessibility
    Learn how to make using your phone easier.
    Use your phone with ease
    Make the fonts larger and the screen easier to view.
    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 sizeTap the Text size slider.
    Switch high contrast onSwitch High contrast to On .
    Magnify the screenSwitch Screen magnifier to On , and double-tap the screen with 2 fingers. When using the magnifier, use 2 fingers to move around the screen. To stop magnification, double-tap the screen with 2 fingers.
    Take a screenshot
    You can take screenshots of what’s on your phone screen and use them like any photos.
    1. Press the volume up key and the power key at the same time.
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    							2. To view or manage the screenshots you’ve taken, tap Photos > albums > Screenshots.
    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:
    Charge wiselyAlways charge the battery fully.Select only the sounds that you needMute unnecessary sounds, such as key press sounds. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > ringtones+sounds, and select which sounds to keep.
    Use wired headphonesUse wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker.Use Battery SaverYou can set your phone to automatically save power when the battery charge level is low. To check the battery status, and to switch Battery Saver on, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > Battery Saver.
    When your phone goes into battery saver mode, you may not be able to change the settings of all apps.
    Change the phone screen settings•Set the phone screen to switch off after a short time. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > lock screen > Screen times out after.
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