Nokia Lumia 635 User Guide

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. 
Store your full-resolution photos in AT&T Locker 
Create an AT&T Locker account to store your fu ll-resolution photos, videos, and music in the AT&T Locker cloud service. 
1.  On the start...

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 scre en 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...

Resize or unpin a tile To resize, tap and hold the tile, and tap the arrow icon. 
The tiles can be either small, medium, or wide. Th e bigger the tile is, the more info it can show.
To unpin the tile, tap and hold the tile, and tap . 
Pin an app Swipe left to go to the apps menu, tap and hold the app, and tap  pin to start. 
Pin a contact Tap  People , tap and hold the contact, and tap pin to start. 
When you pin contacts, their feed updates are show n on the tile, and you can call them directly from the...

Personalize the lock screen 
Would you like to make your lock screen look uni que? 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 notifica tion slot, and choose the app you want to add. 
Change the background photo Tap  change photo, select a photo, adjust...

Create a safe, fun start screen for kids 
You can let your kids use some apps on your phon e without having to worry about them accidentally deleting your work mail, making online purchases,  or doing anything else they shouldnt. 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 kids 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 phone Connect your phone to your PC with a USB cable, and use the file manager of your PC to move thesong 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...

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 wisely Always ch arge the battery fully. 
Select only the sounds that you need Mute unnecessary sounds, such as key press sounds. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen,tap  ALL SETTINGS > ringtones+sounds,...

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. • Switch Bluetooth on only when needed. • 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...

Download mail less frequently In every mailbox you have, tap  >  settings > sync settings, and select how often to sync.
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 mess ages by tapping the letters or by swiping through them. 
Tap a text box. 
1Character keys 2Shift key3 Numbers and symbols...