Nokia Lumia 8 User Guide

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.
Personalise your phone
Learn how to personalise the start screen, and how to change ringtones.
Personalise the start screen
Make your start screen yours – choose your background photo, pin your favourite apps and much more to the start screen, or change the tile size and layout as you like. To get the most out of the...

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 .
Group tiles into foldersTap and hold the tile, and drag and drop it on top of the tile or folder you want to group it with. To open an app from the folder, tap the folder, then tap the app you want. To change the name of the folder, tap and hold the name, and type in the name...

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.
Show more tiles on the start screen
See more apps at a glance – add a third column of tiles to your start screen.
Showing more tiles is not supported by all phone models. For availability, go to...

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 choose an app to show info on your lock screen, or let Bing shuffle photos there. Just change the...

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 favourites 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...

Personalise your phone tones
Want to change the notification tones your phone uses, for example, for calls, messages, and more? Or add your own tones or your favourite song to the collection?
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > ringtones+sounds.2. Select the type of ringtone or alert you want to change, and select the sound. To listen to a ringtone so you can see if you like it, tap .
Tip: Want to set a specific ringtone for a contact so you immediately...

screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > audio, swipe left, if needed, and switch Flip to silence to On .
Switch silent mode offTap .
Switch the vibration offIf you don’t want your phone to vibrate, tap .
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...

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.
Search for music using CortanaHeard a catchy tune and want to know what it is? While the music is playing, tap .
Hey Cortana
Train your personal assistant to recognise your voice and wake it up just by calling its name.
The Hey Cortana voice activation is not available in all regions or languages and not supported by all phone models. For availability, go...

Use your phone with a TTY/TDDSwitch TTY/TDD to full.
The available TTY/TDD modes may vary depending on your network service provider.
Take a screenshot
You can take screenshots of what’s on your phone screen and use them like any photos.
1. Press the volume up key and the power key at the same time.
2. To view or manage the screenshots you’ve taken, tap Photos > albums > Screenshots.
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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 loudspeaker.Use Battery...