Nokia Lumia 530 User Guide

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...

Personalize your phone
Learn how to personalize the start screen, and how to change ringtones.
Personalize the start screen
Would you like to change the way the start screen looks? You can choose your background photo, pin your favorite apps and much more to the start screen, or change the tile size and layout as you like.
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,...

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 .
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...

Personalize the lock screen
Would you like to make your lock screen look unique? You can, for example, have your own favorite 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.
Change the background photoTap change photo, select a photo, adjust it to...

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 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...

2. Select the type of ringtone or alert you want to change, and select the sound.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.
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...

You need a Microsoft account to use Cortana.
This feature is not available in all languages. 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. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Cortana.2. Follow the instructions shown on your phone.
To later change your settings, such as your name,...

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.
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...

Use network connections selectively•Set your phone to check for new mail less frequently, or even by request only. In every mailbox you have, tap  > settings > sync settings, and select how often to sync.•Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet, rather than a mobile data connection.•Stop your phone scanning for available wireless networks. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > Wi-Fi, and switch Wi-Fi networking to Off . •If you're listening to music...

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 letters or by swiping through them.
Tap a text box.
1Character keys2Shift key3Numbers and symbols key4Language key5Smiley key6Space key7Enter key8Backspace key
The keyboard layout can vary in different apps and languages. The...