Nokia Lumia 8 User Guide

							Tip: You can also create a Microsoft account later. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > email+accounts > add an account > Microsoft account.
You can also create or manage your account at www.live.com.
3. Fill in your account details.4. Type in your phone number or an alternative mail address. They are used to send you a one-time verification code and to protect your data.5. Select how you want to get your one-time verification code.6. When asked, type in the last 4 digits of your phone number or your mail address.7. When you receive the code, type it in, and you are ready to back up your data and use your phone.
Tip: If your screen switches off, press the power key, and drag the lock screen up.
Explore your tiles, apps, and settings
Everything you need is on 2 views: the start screen and apps menu. Fill the start screen with shortcuts to your favourite apps and the contacts you need the most, and find all your apps easily in the apps menu.
The start screen consists of tiles, which are shortcuts to your apps, contacts, browser bookmarks, and more. Some tiles may show you notifications and updates, such as your missed calls, received messages, and the latest news.
1. To see all the apps on your phone, on the start screen, simply swipe left. To return to the start screen, swipe right.
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							Tip: To go back to the start screen from any view, tap the start key .
The apps menu is the home to all your apps – in neat alphabetical order. All the installed apps end up here. To look up an app in the apps menu, tap , or tap a letter.
2. To add an app shortcut to your start screen, in the apps menu, tap and hold the app, and tap pin to start.
Check notifications and change settings quicklySwipe down from the top of the screen.
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							In the action centre, you can quickly see notifications, such as your missed calls and unread mails and messages, open the camera, and access all phone settings.
Navigate inside an app
There’s more to your apps than meets the eye. To find more views in an app, swipe left. To discover more actions, use the options menu.
In most apps, to go to another view, swipe left.
Find more options in an appTap .
In the options menu, you can find additional settings and actions that are not shown as icons.
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							Use the touch screen
Explore your phone with a tap, swipe, or drag.
1. To use your phone, simply tap or tap and hold the touch screen.2. To open further options, place your finger on an item until the menu opens.
Example: To open an app or other item, tap the app or item. To edit or delete a calendar appointment, tap and hold the appointment, and select the appropriate option.Tip: You can even use your phone while wearing gloves. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > touch, and switch Touch sensitivity to high. Sensitive touch is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures.
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							Tap and hold to drag an itemPlace your finger on the item for a couple of seconds, and slide your finger across the screen.
SwipePlace your finger on the screen, and slide your finger in the direction you want.
Example: Swipe left or right between the start screen and the apps menu, or between different views in the hubs. To quickly scroll through a long list or menu, slide your finger quickly in a flicking motion up or down the screen, and lift your finger. To stop the scrolling, tap the screen.
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							Zoom in or outPlace 2 fingers on an item, such as a map, photo, or web page, and slide your fingers apart or together.
Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen.Tip: The screen rotates automatically when you turn the phone 90 degrees. To lock the screen in its current orientation, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > screen rotation. Switch Rotation lock to On . Screen rotation may not work in all apps or views.
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							Back, start, and search keys
The back, start, and search keys help you navigate your phone.
•To see which apps you have open, press and hold . You can then switch to another app or close the ones you don’t need.•To go back to the previous screen you were in, press . Your phone remembers all the apps and websites you've visited since the last time your screen was locked.•To go to the start screen, press . The app you were in stays open in the background.•To search the web or for items on your phone, press .•To switch Cortana on, press and hold , and follow the instructions.
This feature is not available in all languages. If you set your phone to a language not supported, the Cortana tile and app aren’t shown. For info on the supported languages, go to www.windowsphone.com.
Transfer content to your Lumia phone
Learn how to transfer content to your Lumia phone.
Transfer content to your new Lumia phone
There are nifty ways to transfer your photos, videos, and other important stuff from your old to your new phone.
These instructions may not apply to all phone models and manufacturers.
You may need to install some apps on your phone or computer for the transfer. Depending on what you need to install and how much content you are transferring, the transfer may take a while.
Some file formats may not be transferred. Some third-party converter apps may be available to convert the files to a format that can be transferred.
For more info, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/switch-easy.
Copy contacts
Have your nearest and dearest instantly at your fingertips. Use the Transfer my Data app to easily copy your contacts, text messages, and pictures from your old phone. The app does not work with all phone models.
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							Tip: If your old phone is a Windows Phone device, or if you have previously backed up your contacts to your Microsoft account, to import your contacts from the service, just sign in to your account on your phone. The contacts are imported automatically.
Your old phone needs to support Bluetooth. The contacts on your old phone need to be stored in the phone memory, not on the SIM.
1. On your old phone, switch Bluetooth on, and make sure the phone is visible to other devices.2. On your new phone, tap  Transfer my Data.3. Tap continue, and switch Bluetooth on.4. Select your old phone from the list of found devices, and follow the instructions shown on both phones.
If your contacts are written in a language that is not supported by your new phone, the contact info may not be shown correctly.
If you don't yet have the Transfer my Data app, you can download it from www.windowsphone.com.
Transfer content using your Microsoft account
If your old phone is a Windows Phone, the easiest way to transfer your contacts, calendar, and text messages to your new Lumia phone is your Microsoft account.
If you don't have a Microsoft account set up on your new Lumia phone yet, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > email+accounts > add an account, and create a Microsoft account following the instructions shown on the screen.
1. To select what you want to back up to your Microsoft account, on your previous Windows Phone device, tap  Settings > backup.
Your contacts and calendar are backed up automatically to your Microsoft account.
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							2. On your new Lumia phone, sign in to your Microsoft account. Your contacts, calendar, and text messages are automatically transferred to your new Lumia phone.
Transfer content using OneDrive
Upload your Office documents, photos, and videos to OneDrive to easily transfer them from your old phone to your new Lumia phone.
To easily upload and manage your content in OneDrive, download and install the OneDrive app from:
•Google Play for an Android phone•iTunes Store for an iPhone•Store for Windows Phones (if not already in phone)•Mac App Store for an Apple Mac•support.microsoft.com for your PC
You need a Microsoft account to sign in to OneDrive.
OneDrive may not be available for all phone models.
1. On your old phone, open the OneDrive app.2. Tap , and select what you want to upload.3. Select upload.
You can now sign in to OneDrive with your Microsoft account to access your content on any device and download it when you need it.
Tip: To transfer Office documents, you can also save them directly to OneDrive. To access your documents, on your new Lumia phone, tap  Office > OneDrive.
Using services or downloading content, including free items, may cause the transfer of large amounts of data, which may result in data costs.
Transfer content from a Symbian or S40 phone
Use Nokia Suite to transfer your contacts, calendar entries, and photos from a Symbian or S40 phone to your Lumia phone.
Make sure you have the latest Nokia Suite installed on your PC. You can download it from www.microsoft.com/mobile/nokiasuite.
You need a Microsoft account to sign into OneDrive.
1. Use a compatible USB cable to connect your Symbian or S40 phone to your PC.2. Open Nokia Suite on your PC.3. Select Copy content to Nokia Lumia, and follow the instructions shown on your computer. Your files are copied to OneDrive. Your photos are copied to the Pictures folder in OneDrive, and your contacts and calendar events to your Outlook.com.4. To access your photos, on your Lumia phone, swipe left, and tap OneDrive. Your contacts and calendar events are synced automatically.
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							Tip: Your Symbian or S40 phone doesn’t support Nokia Suite? Or want to transfer other content, such as your videos? You can also connect your phone to your computer and drag and drop the files you want to transfer onto your computer. If you have the OneDrive desktop app, drag and drop the files straight to the OneDrive folder for automatic upload.
Transfer Outlook info from an Android phone or iPhone
Use your Microsoft account to transfer your Outlook contacts, calendar entries, and to-dos from your Android phone or iPhone to your Lumia phone.
You need a Microsoft account to sync your Lumia phone with Outlook.com.
1. Use a compatible USB cable to connect your phone to your computer.2. On your computer, set the appropriate sync software, such as Samsung Kies, HTC Sense, Sony PC Companion, or iTunes, to sync the items to Outlook, and sync contacts, calendar entries, and to-dos from your phone to your computer.3. In Outlook, add the Microsoft account to Outlook using Microsoft Outlook Hotmail Connector. Go to www.office.microsoft.com, search for Hotmail Connector, and download it to your computer. You may need to configure the Hotmail Connector settings.4. Sync the content you want from Outlook to your Microsoft account. It may take a while before the content is available on your Microsoft account.5. To sync the content to your Lumia phone, simply sign into your Microsoft account.
For more info, go to www.windowsphone.com, and see the FAQs on how to sync your Outlook contacts and calendar to Windows Phone.
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