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    							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.
    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.
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    							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, and tap .
    Tip: Why not match your background and tile colors with your background picture? Tap Background or Accent color. To share your theme on 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 .
    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.
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    							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 get the best possible fit, and tap .
    Tip: You can also shuffle photos from Bing on your lock screen. Switch Background to Bing.
    Show the artist when playing musicSwitch Show artist when playing music to On .
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    							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 your kids from accessing your own start screen.
    Tip: Show your kids how they can personalize their start screen. To change, for example, the background picture, tap customize. On the start screen, you can resize or move tiles in the normal way.
    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, on the start screen, swipe left, and tap  Wallet >  > settings+PIN. Some purchases may not be available for all ages.
    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, and tap ALL SETTINGS, and switch kid's corner to Off .
    Personalize your phone tones
    You can select the best sounds for your phone.
    1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > ringtones+sounds.
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    							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 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 theater or in a meeting.
    Press a volume key to see the volume status bar at the top of the screen, and tap .
    1. To switch to silent mode, tap .2. If you don’t want your phone to vibrate, 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 .
    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.
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    							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, 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.
    On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Cortana.
    Tap , say what you want to do, and follow the instructions shown on your phone.
    Example: Say Make an appointment, and see what happens.Tip: Heard a catchy tune and want to know what it is? While the music is playing, tap .
    Take a screenshot
    Did you just finish personalizing your start screen, and want to share your work of art? You can capture your screen and send it to your friends.
    1. Press the volume up key and the power key at the same time.
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    							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 which sounds to keep.
    Use wired headphonesUse wired headphones, rather than the speakerphone.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 left, and tap 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.
    Lower the screen brightness•On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > brightness. Make sure that Automatically adjust is switched to Off . Switch Level to low, and switch Automatically adjust to On .•To lower the screen brightness when the battery saver is on, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > display, and switch Battery Saver brightness to On .
    Stop apps from running in the backgroundClose the apps you are not using. To close most of the apps, press and hold , and tap  on the apps you want to close.
    Use location services selectivelyIf you want to keep location services switched on, but don't want to use check-in services, on the start screen, swipe left, and tap  Settings. Swipe to applications, tap people, and switch Use my location to Off .
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    							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 or otherwise using your phone, but don't want to make or receive calls, switch airplane mode on. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > airplane mode, and switch Status to On .
    Check battery useTo check which apps have been eating up your battery life, on the start screen, swipe left, tap Battery Saver, and swipe to usage.
    Save on data roaming costs
    Want to save on your phone bills? You can cut data roaming costs by changing mobile data settings. Data roaming means using your phone to receive data over networks that your network service provider doesn't own or operate. Connecting to the internet when roaming, especially when abroad, can raise data costs substantially. Your network service provider can charge you a fixed fee for data transfer or on a pay-as-you-use basis. To use the optimal connection method, change the Wi-Fi, mobile data, and mail download settings.
    Using a Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data connection. If both Wi-Fi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the Wi-Fi connection.
    On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap .
    1. Make sure Wi-Fi networking is switched to On .2. Select the connection you want to use.
    Close a mobile data connectionOn the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > cellular+SIM, and switch Data connection to off .
    Tip: You can also follow your data usage with the data sense app.
    Stop data roamingOn the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > cellular+SIM, and switch Data roaming options to don't roam.
    Download mail less frequentlyIn every mailbox you have, tap  > settings > sync settings, and select how often to sync.
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    							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 language key is only shown when more than one language is selected. The example shows the English keyboard.
    Tip: To add the comma key to the keyboard, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > keyboard > advanced > Show a comma key when available.
    Swipe to write textSwipe from the first letter of the word, and draw a path from letter to letter. Lift your finger after the last letter. To continue, keep on swiping without tapping the space key. Your phone adds the spaces.
    Not all languages are supported.
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