Nokia Lumia 8 User Guide

							Lower the screen brightness•On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > brightness. Make sure that Automatically adjust is switched to Off . Switch Level to low, and switch Automatically adjust to On . To be able to change the screen brightness automatically, your phone must have a light sensor. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures.•To lower the screen brightness when the battery saver is on, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > display, and switch Battery Saver brightness to On .
Stop apps from running in the backgroundClose the apps you are not using. To close most of the apps, press and hold , and tap  on the apps you want to close.
Use location services selectivelyIf you want to keep location services switched on, but don't want to use check-in services, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS. Swipe to applications, tap people, and switch Use my location to Off .
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.•Switch NFC on only when needed. To switch the NFC feature off, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > NFC, and switch Tap to share to Off . NFC is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures.•Use a WiFi 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 > WiFi, and switch WiFi networking to Off . 
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							•If you're listening to music or otherwise using your phone, but don't want to make or receive calls, switch flight mode on. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > flight mode, and switch Status to On .
Check battery useTo check which apps have been eating up your battery life, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > Battery Saver, and swipe to usage.
Save on data roaming costs
Want to save on your phone bills? You can cut data roaming costs by changing mobile data settings. Data roaming means using your phone to receive data over networks that your network service provider doesn't own or operate. Connecting to the internet when roaming, especially when abroad, can raise data costs substantially. Your network service provider can charge you a fixed fee for data transfer or on a pay-as-you-use basis. To use the optimal connection method, change the WiFi, mobile data, and mail download settings.
Using a WiFi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data connection. If both WiFi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the WiFi connection.
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap .
1. Make sure WiFi networking is switched to On .2. Select the connection you want to use.
Close a mobile data connectionOn the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > mobile+SIM, and switch Data connection to Off .
Tip: You can also follow your data usage with the data sense app.
Stop data roamingOn the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > mobile+SIM, and switch Data roaming options to don't roam.
Download mail less frequentlyIn 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.
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							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 messages by tapping the letters or by swiping through them.
Tap a text box.
1Character keys2Shift key3Numbers and symbols key4Language key5Smiley key6Space key7Enter key8Backspace key
The keyboard layout can vary in different apps and languages. The language key is only shown when more than one language is selected. The example shows the English keyboard.
Tip: To add the comma key to the keyboard, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > keyboard > advanced > Show a comma key when available. You can add the comma key only if you have at least 2 keyboards installed on your phone.
Swipe to write textSwipe from the first letter of the word, and draw a path from letter to letter. Lift your finger after the last letter. To continue, keep on swiping without tapping the space key. Your phone adds the spaces.
Not all languages are supported.
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							Switch between upper and lower case charactersTap the shift key. To switch caps lock mode on, double-tap the key. To return to normal mode, tap the shift key again.
Type in a number or special characterTap the numbers and symbols key. To see more special character keys, tap the shift key. Some special character keys bring up more symbols. To see more symbols, tap and hold a symbol or special character.
Tip: To put a full stop at the end of a sentence, and to start a new sentence, tap the space key twice.Tip: To quickly type in a number or special character, while holding the numbers and symbol key, slide your finger to the character, and lift your finger.
Copy or paste textTap a word, drag the circles before and after the word to highlight the section you want to copy, and tap . To paste the text, tap .
Add an accent to a characterTap and hold the character, and tap the accented character.
Delete a characterTap the backspace key.
Switch between the writing languagesTap and hold the language key, and select the language you want. The language key is only shown when more than one keyboard is installed.
Move the cursorTo edit a word you just wrote, tap and hold the text until you see the cursor. Drag the cursor to the place you want.
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							Use keyboard word suggestions
Your phone suggests words as you write, to help you write quickly and more accurately. Word suggestions are available in several languages.
When you start writing a word, your phone suggests possible words. When the word you want is shown in the suggestion bar, select the word. To see more suggestions, swipe left.
Tip: If the suggested word is marked in bold, your phone automatically uses it to replace the word you wrote. If the word is wrong, tap it to see the original word and a few other suggestions.
Correct a wordIf you notice that you have misspelled a word, tap it to see suggestions for correcting the word.
Add a new word to the dictionaryIf the word you want isn't in the dictionary, write the word, tap it, and tap the plus sign (+) in the suggestion bar. Your phone also learns new words when you have written them a few times.
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							Switch word suggestions offOn the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > keyboard.Tap your language keyboard, and clear the Suggest text check box.
Add writing languages
You can add several writing languages to your keyboard and switch between the languages when writing.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > keyboard > add keyboards.2. Select the languages you want to write in, and tap .
Tip: To remove a pre-installed keyboard, tap and hold the language you don't want to use, and tap remove.
Switch between the languages when writingTap the language key repeatedly until the language you want is shown. The keyboard layout and word suggestions change according to the language selected. The language key is only shown when more than one keyboard has been installed.
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							Scan codes or text
Use your phone camera to scan things, such as QR codes, barcodes, and book and DVD covers, and get further info on what your phone recognises.
Vision search is not supported by all phones. For availability, go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/support/wpfeatures.
Tap the search key , and tap .
If your phone has Cortana, tap  Lumia Camera, and depending on your phone:
•Tap  > lenses... > .•Tap  > Lenses > .
1. Point the camera at a code.2. Tap a result for more info.
Tip: Keep the camera steady, and make sure what you're scanning is completely visible in the camera viewfinder.Example: Try scanning the following code, and see what happens.
Translate or search for text on the webPoint the camera at the text, tap scan text and the words you want, and tap translate or search.
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							This feature may not be available in all languages.
Clock and calendar
Keep track of time – learn how to use your phone as a clock, as well as an alarm clock, and how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up to date.
Set an alarm
You can use your phone as an alarm clock.
Tap  Alarms.
1. Tap .2. Set the time, fill in the alarm details, and tap .
Tip: Want to wake up to your favourite song? Like with other notification tones, you can add your own tones to your phone and personalise your alarm tones to your liking.
For the alarm to sound, your phone must be switched on, and the phone volume needs to be loud enough.
Tip: You can quickly see the time of the next active alarm if you have pinned the Alarms app to the start screen. The tile size must be at least medium.
Snooze an alarmIf you don’t want to get up just yet, when the alarm sounds, tap snooze. Before snoozing, you can change the snooze time.
Tip: Pressing the back key  snoozes the alarm for 2 minutes.
Switch an alarm offTap  Alarms, and switch the alarm to Off .
Delete an alarmTap the alarm and .
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							Update the time and date automatically
You can set your phone to update the time, date, and time zone automatically. Automatic update is a network service and may not be available depending on your region or network service provider.
On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > date+time.
Switch Set date and time automatically to On .
Tip: Want to change the time format? Switch the 24-hour clock on or off as you wish. To change how dates are shown, tap ALL SETTINGS > region.
Update the time and date manuallySwitch Set date and time automatically to Off , and edit the time and date.
Update the time zone manually when travelling abroadSwitch Set date and time automatically to Off , and tap Time zone and a location.
Add an appointment
Need to remember an appointment? Add it to your calendar.
Tap  Calendar.
1. Tap .2. Type in the details you want, and set the time.3. To add, for example, the duration, reminder, or recurrence for the event, tap more details.4. When done, tap .
Tip: To edit an event, tap and hold the event you want, tap edit, and edit the details you want.
Send a meeting invitationWhen creating an event, tap more details > add someone > , select the contacts you want, and tap .
You can send meeting invitations to contacts who have a mail address.
Create an event on another calendarBy default, your events go to your Microsoft account calendar. If you have, for example, a shared calendar with your family, you can create and share the event instantly. To change the calendar when creating the event, tap more details > Calendar and the calendar you want to use.
Example: You can create an event to a calendar you are sharing with other people, such as your Family room calendar or your work calendar, so they know when you are busy.
Change your status for an eventWhen you want to let others know when you’re busy or out of the office, tap more details > Status and the status you want. By default, your status is free.
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							Delete an appointmentTap and hold the appointment, and tap delete.
Switch between calendar views
Want to see your appointments for the day or week at a glance? Planning when to have your holiday? You can browse through your calendar in different views.
Tap  Calendar.
1. To switch between the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views, tap . In the weekly or monthly view, tap the day to see all your events.2. To switch between days, weeks, months, or years, swipe left or right. To quickly jump to a particular month of a given year, in the yearly view, swipe to the year you want, and tap the month.
Tip: If you allow the calendar to use your location, you can also check the weather in the daily or weekly view.
Check your task listTap  > tasks.
Add a task to your task list
Do you have important deadlines to meet at work, library books to return, or some other tasks you need to remember? You can add them to your task list and cross them out once completed. If you have a particular deadline, set a reminder.
Tap  Calendar >  > tasks.
1. Tap , and fill in the fields.2. To add a reminder, switch Reminder to On , and set the reminder date and time.3. Tap .
Edit or delete a taskTap and hold the task, and tap edit or delete.
Tip: Feeling energetic? Or hands full and no time for extra tasks? To quickly bring the time of the event forward or postpone it, tap and hold the task, and select the option you want.
Mark a task as completeTap and hold the task, and tap complete.
Use multiple calendars
When you set up your mail or social networking accounts on your phone, you can sync the calendars from all your accounts in one place.
1. Tap  Calendar.2. To show or hide a calendar, tap  > settings, and switch the calendar on or off.
When a calendar is hidden, the calendar events and reminders are not shown in different calendar views.
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