Nokia Lumia 530 User Guide

Switch between upper and lower case charactersTap the shift key. To switch caps lock mode on, double-tap the key. To return to normal mode, tap the shift key again.
Type in a number or special characterTap the numbers and symbols key. To see more special character keys, tap the shift key. Some special character keys bring up more symbols. To see more symbols, tap and hold a symbol or special character.
Tip: To put a period at the end of a sentence, and to start a new sentence, tap the space key...

Use keyboard word suggestions
Your phone suggests words as you write, to help you write quickly and more accurately. Word suggestions are available in several languages.
When you start writing a word, your phone suggests possible words. When the word you want is shown in the suggestion bar, select the word. To see more suggestions, swipe left.
Tip: If the suggested word is marked in bold, your phone automatically uses it to replace the word you wrote. If the word is wrong, tap it to see the original word...

Switch word suggestions offOn the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > keyboard.Tap your language keyboard, and clear the Suggest text check box.
Add writing languages
You can add several writing languages to your keyboard and switch between the languages when writing.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > keyboard > add keyboards.2. Select the languages you want to write in.
Tip: To remove a pre-installed keyboard,...

Clock and calendar
Keep track of time – learn how to use your phone as a clock, as well as an alarm clock, and how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up to date.
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. Set the time, fill in the alarm details, and tap .
For the alarm to sound, your phone must be turned on, and the phone volume needs to be loud enough.
Tip: You can quickly see the time of the next active alarm if you...

Tip: Want to change the time format? Switch the 24-hour clock on or off as you wish. To change how dates are shown, tap ALL SETTINGS > region.
Update the time and date manuallySwitch Set automatically to Off , and edit the time and date.
Update the time zone manually when traveling abroadSwitch Set automatically to Off , and tap Time zone and a location.
Switch between calendar views
Want to see your appointments for the day or week at a glance? Planning when to have your vacation? You can browse through...

Delete an appointmentTap and hold the appointment, and tap delete.
Add a task to your task list
Do you have important deadlines to meet at work, library books to return, or some other tasks you need to remember? You can add them to your task list and cross them out once completed. If you have a particular deadline, set a reminder.
1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap  Calendar.2. Tap  > tasks.3. Tap , and fill in the fields.4. To add a reminder, switch Reminder to On , and set the reminder date...

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•Entertainment apps and services•News apps and services•Books
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.
To download from Store, you need to be...

Browse 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.
On the start screen, swipe left, and tap  Store.
1. Tap a category on the front page, or swipe left or right to see more categories and items.2. Tap an item to view its details. When you view an item, related items are also shown.
Tip: Did you find something in Store that you know your friends would be interested in? Tap share to...

View your ongoing downloads
While an item is downloading, you can continue to browse Store for other content and add items to be downloaded.
To view the status of your downloads, on the Store main view, swipe to downloads to see the ongoing downloads, or to history to see the previously downloaded content.
Tip: To check the status of the currently ongoing download, tap check install.Tip: If you need to, for example, temporarily close your internet connection, tap and hold the downloading item, and tap...

People & messaging
Contact your friends and family, and share your 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, if the contact has several numbers.
Tip: Is your...