Nokia Lumia 8 User Guide

Get directions for public transportAfter creating your route, tap .
Public transport info is available in selected cities around the world.
Download maps to your phone
Save new maps to your phone before a journey, so you can browse the maps without an internet connection when travelling.
To download and update maps, switch Wi-Fi networking on.
Tap  Maps >  > settings.
1. Tap download maps > .2. Select the country or region.
Update an existing mapTap check for updates.
Delete a mapTap download maps, tap...

Internet
Learn how to create wireless connections and browse the web while keeping your data costs down.
Define internet connections
If your network service provider charges you on a pay-as-you-use basis, you may want to change the WiFi and mobile data settings to reduce your data costs. You can use different settings for roaming and at home.
Important: Use encryption to increase the security of your WiFi connection. Using encryption reduces the risk of others accessing your data.
Using a WiFi connection...

Tip: You can also type in a password for the connection.
4. Select the connection on the other device.
The other device uses data from your data plan, which may result in data traffic costs. For info on availability and costs, contact your network service provider.
Use your data plan efficiently
Worried about your data usage costs? The data sense app helps you find more efficient ways to use mobile data and track your usage. This app can cut off data connections entirely if needed.
1. Tap Data Sense.2....

Tip: You can also double-tap the screen.
Open a new tab
When you want to visit several websites at the same time, you can open new browser tabs and switch between them.
Tap  Internet Explorer.
Tap 
6
 > .
Tip: To open tabs you’re browsing on other devices, tap 6, and swipe left to other.Tip: To go back to the previous website inside a tab, swipe right.
Open a tab for private browsingTap 
6
 >  > new InPrivate tab.
Private browsing prevents your browser from storing browsing data, such as cookies,...

1. To set the browser to always use the mode you want, tap  Internet Explorer >  > settings.2. Change the setting for Website preference.
Switch to the reading viewTap  on the address bar. To set the font size for the reading view, tap  > settings > advanced settings > Reading view font size.
Tip: To learn more about the browser settings and what they do, tap the link at the bottom of the screen.
Add a website to your favourites
If you visit the same websites all the time, add them to your favourites, so...

Clear the browser history
When you've finished browsing, you can delete your private data, such as your browsing history and temporary internet files.
1. Tap  Internet Explorer.2. Tap  > settings > delete history.
A cache is a memory location that is used to store data temporarily. If you have, or have tried to, access confidential info or a secure service, requiring passwords, clear the cache after each use.
Tip: To delete your search history, tap the search key , and tap  > settings > delete...

Entertainment
Having a spare moment and in need of entertainment? Learn how to watch videos, listen to your favourite music, and play games.
Watch and listen
You can use your phone to watch videos and listen to music and podcasts while on the move.
Play music
Listen to your favourite music wherever you are.
Tap  Music.
Tap the song, artist, album, or playlist you want to play.
Tip: You can improve the quality of the sound by changing the equaliser settings. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of...

•Mark songs with thumbs up or thumbs down to get a mix that’s tailored more to your taste•Create your own mixes based on your favourite artists•Get more info about your favourite artists, such as their next gigs
To learn more about using MixRadio, on your phone, tap  MixRadio, swipe left, and tap .
This service may not be available in all regions.
Downloading and streaming music and other content may involve transfer of large amounts of data through your service provider’s network. For info about data...

2. To adjust the tone of music, swipe to equaliser, and drag the bands to your liking. You can also select one of the equaliser presets.Tip: To get more consistent playback volume for your music and videos, swipe to enhancements, and switch Audio levelling to On .
Enhance your audio experience
Get the most out of the sound of your videos with the Dolby audio features.
Dolby surround sound is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures.
Audio...

Listen to music wirelessly
With a wireless speaker, you can listen to music in high audio quality without any cables.
Wireless speakers are sold separately. The availability of accessories varies by region.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > NFC.2. Switch Tap to share to On .
Before using NFC, make sure the screen and keys are unlocked.
3. Touch the NFC area of the speaker with the NFC area of your phone. The speaker connects to your phone automatically....