Nokia Lumia 8 User Guide

							Basics
Learn how to get the most out of your new phone.
What’s new in this release?
Check some of the key things in this release at a glance.
•Group your tiles on the start screen into folders.•Choose the snooze time and alarm tone to suit you.•Get a VPN service for your personal use.•Cortana supported in new regions: United Kingdom and China.
Get to know your phone
Your phone has two views, start screen and apps menu. To switch between the views, simply swipe left or right.
Start screen: The animated live tiles show your missed calls and received messages, the latest news and weather forecasts, and more. Updates of your pinned contacts are shown on the tile, and you can view your contacts' details directly from the start screen.
Apps menu: All your apps are listed here, all neatly ordered. If you have a lot of apps, to look one up, tap .
To access the Windows Phone software license terms, select  Settings > about. Please read the terms. Note that by using the software, you accept the terms. If you do not accept the terms, do not use the device or software. Instead contact Microsoft Mobile or the party from which you purchased the device to determine its return policy.
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							Switch between views and apps
Don't have all the apps you need on your start screen? Swipe to the apps menu to find them. Or check what’s already running on your phone and switch between the apps.
To see all apps on your phone, on the start screen, simply swipe left. To return to the start screen, swipe right.
Tip: To find an app quickly, tap any letter in the apps menu, and in the following menu, tap the first letter or character for the app you want.
View, switch between, and close open appsTo view the open apps, press and hold . To switch the app, swipe to the app you want, and tap the app. To close the apps you no longer need, tap .
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							Personalise the navigation bar
All Lumia phones have 3 keys across the bottom: the back, start, and search key. You can change the way this navigation bar behaves.
Hiding the navigation bar is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures.
To hide the navigation bar from the start screen when it’s not needed, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. To see the navigation bar again, swipe up.
Change the navigation bar colourIf your phone has the navigation bar on the touch screen, you can change its colour to make it pop out better, or even match your theme. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > navigation bar, and change the setting for Navigation bar.
Check notifications on your phone
You can quickly check notifications, change some settings, or add shortcuts to some apps in the action centre that opens from the top of the screen.
The notification icon  shows you have unread notifications.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
In this screen, you can:
•See your missed calls and recent unread mails and messages•Check any notifications, such as available app updates in Store•Open apps•Check for WiFi networks, and connect to them•Quickly jump to settings
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							2. To close the menu, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Personalise the action centreOn the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > notifications+actions. To change a shortcut, tap the shortcut and the app you want. You can also select which notifications you want to receive and how.
Change the volume
If you have trouble hearing your phone ringing in noisy environments, or calls are too loud, you can change the volume to your liking.
Use the volume keys. The maximum volume level is 10.
By default, the volume keys control the volume of alarms and reminders.
Do not connect to products that create an output signal, as this may damage the device. Do not connect any voltage source to the audio connector. If you connect an external device or headset, other than those approved for use with this device, to the audio connector, pay special attention to volume levels.
If you have connected headphones, the volume keys control both ringtone and media volume at the same time The maximum volume level is 30.
Change the volume for media and appsPress a volume key, tap , and tap the volume bar for media and apps to set the volume you want. The maximum volume level is 30.
Switch to silent modePress a volume key, and tap  > . To switch silent mode off, tap .
Tip: If you don’t want your phone to vibrate, tap . To change other sound settings, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > ringtones+sounds.
Use your phone in flight mode
In places where you don't want to make or receive calls, you can still access your music, videos, and offline games if you switch flight mode on.
Flight mode closes connections to the mobile network and switches your device's wireless features off. If supported by your device, the NFC payment and ticketing feature of the device 
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							may remain active. Comply with the instructions and safety requirements given by, for example, an airline, and any applicable laws and regulations. Where allowed, you can connect to a WiFi network to, for example, browse the internet or switch Bluetooth and NFC sharing on in flight mode. NFC is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures. 
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > flight mode.2. Switch Status to On .
Icons shown on your phone
The status bar at the top of the screen tells you the current time, battery and signal strength, and much more.
Tip: To see hidden icons, tap the status bar.
Mobile signal strength
  Signal strength
  Your phone isn't connected to a mobile network.
  There is no SIM card in your phone.
  Your SIM card is locked.
  Flight mode is switched on.
  Your phone is roaming outside your home mobile network.
Mobile data connection
Single letters, combinations of letters, or combinations of letters and numbers show the type of mobile network to which you're connected.
Icons that show the network connection type may vary between regions and network service providers.
  An EDGE data connection is open.
  A GPRS data connection is open.
  Your phone is connected to a 3G network.
  A high-speed (HSDPA/HSUPA) data connection is open.
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							  A high-speed (HSPA+/DC-HSDPA) data connection is open.
  Your phone is connected to a 4G network.
  Data is transferred over a mobile data connection.
WiFi connection
  A WiFi connection is available.
  A WiFi connection is active.
  A mobile data connection is shared with other devices over WiFi.
  Data is transferred over WiFi.
Bluetooth device
  A Bluetooth device is connected to your phone.
  Bluetooth is switched on, but your phone isn't connected to a Bluetooth device.
Battery
  Battery power level
  The battery is charging.
  Battery saver mode is switched on.
  Battery power or state of the battery isn't currently known.
Notifications
  You have unread notifications, such as new messages. To check the notifications, swipe down from the top of the screen.
Profiles
  Vibrate mode is switched on.
  Silent mode is switched on.
Cortana
  Cortana is handling your calls and messages.
Call forwarding
  Your calls are forwarded to another number or your voice mailbox.
Location
  An app or service is using your location info.
Driving mode
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							  Driving mode is switched on.
Accounts
Learn about the different accounts on your phone and what you can do with them.
Benefits of creating a Microsoft account
With a Microsoft account, you can access Microsoft services with a single username and password on your computer or phone. You can also use the same username and password on your Xbox.
With your Microsoft account, you can, for example:
•Download content from Store•Back up your contacts•Upload, store, and share pictures and documents•Back up your phone on OneDrive•Use the Xbox Music and Xbox Video services•Play Xbox games•Get your avatar and gaming achievements on your phone, and add to them when you play games on your phone•Keep track of and lock your lost phone with Find My Phone•Get feeds from social networking services to your People hub
To learn more about Microsoft account and what can you do with it, go to www.microsoft.com/en-us/account/wizard.aspx.
Create your Microsoft account
Spice up your life and get more from your phone – create a Microsoft account. If you didn’t create a Microsoft account during the first start-up, you can always do it later.
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							If you already have an Xbox Live.com, Hotmail.com, or Outlook.com account, or if you have created a Microsoft account on your Surface tablet or Windows PC, you don’t have to create a new one – just sign in with the username and password for that account. If you don’t have a Microsoft account yet, you can create one with your phone.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > email+accounts > add an account.2. Tap Microsoft account.3. Create your Microsoft account.
Make sure you remember the credentials for the Microsoft account you added to your phone.
4. Fill in your account details.5. 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.6. Select how you want to get your one-time verification code.7. When asked, type in the last 4 digits of your phone number or your mail address.8. When you receive the code, type it in, and you are ready to back up your data and use your phone.
You can also create or manage your account at www.live.com.
Add a Microsoft account to your phone
If you didn’t sign in to your Microsoft account during the first start-up, you can add the account to your phone later and get your data and settings easily on all your devices.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > email+accounts > add an account.2. Tap Microsoft account.3. Sign in with your existing Microsoft account username and password.4. Select how you want to get your one-time verification code.5. When asked, type in the last 4 digits of your phone number or your mail address.6. When you receive the code, type it in.
Your data and settings are synced to your phone.
Tip: If your previous phone was a Windows Phone and you have backed up your content to your Microsoft account, restore the backup and get your stuff easily on your new phone.
Set up My Family
Want to control what your kids can download with their phones? With My Family, you can restrict your kids from downloading paid or age-rated content from Store or games store.
Xbox doesn't support child accounts in some countries or regions where Windows Phones are available.
1. Go to https://www.windowsphone.com/family, and log in to your Microsoft account.2. Add the account you want to My Family.3. Change the settings for your kid’s account.
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							For more My Family settings, go to https://familysafety.microsoft.com.
OneDrive
Learn what OneDrive is and how to use it.
OneDrive cloud storageStore your stuff in the clouds. You don't need to worry about freeing memory for your favourite or new apps.
OneDrive is cloud storage for all your documents and photos, so you can access, share, or restore them if needed. You can also set it to back up your stuff automatically, so when you take a photo or a video, it's copied to your cloud album.
With OneDrive, you can access your photos, documents, and more from your phone, tablet, or computer. Depending on the app, you can even continue working on a document right from where you left it earlier.
There are several places where you can access your stuff on OneDrive. You can save photos to OneDrive in the Photos hub, or manage your office documents in the Office hub.
Save your photos and other stuff to OneDriveYou can upload files saved on your phone to OneDrive for easy access from your phone, tablet, or computer.
You need a Microsoft account to connect to OneDrive.
Tap  OneDrive.
Upload a photoTap  and the photo you want to upload.
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							Tip: To set your phone to automatically upload your future photos or videos to OneDrive, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS. Swipe to applications, and tap photos+camera > OneDrive.
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.
To save an Office document to your phone from OneDrive, open the document you want, tap  > save as..., and switch Save to to phone.
Save a photo back to your phone from OneDriveTap Photos, swipe to albums, tap OneDrive, select the folder and photos you want, and tap .
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.
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