Nokia Lumia 800 User Guide
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Zoom in or out Place two fingers on an item, such as a map, picture, or web page, and slide your fingers apart or together. Use your phone when its locked You can use certain features of your phone when it is locked, without having to enter the security code. You can, for example: •Change how your phone notifies you about incoming calls •Answer or reject an incoming callBasics 21
•Pause or resume playing music, or skip to another song To wake up your phone, press the power key. Change how incoming calls are notified Press a volume key, and select ,, or . Pause or resume music, or skip to another song Use the music player controls displayed at the top of the screen. You can also see: •The date and time •Your next calendar event •Missed calls or messages Switch between open apps You can see which apps and tasks are open in the background, and switch between them. Press and hold , swipe left or right, and select the desired app. Personalise your phonePersonalise the start screen Would you like to have only the content you need on the start screen? Move or remove tiles, and pin contacts, apps, and websites to the start screen. You can also pin music and pictures, your latest mail, favourite contacts, and more. When you pin a contact, their feed updates are shown on the tile, and you can call them directly from the start screen. 22 Basics
Pin a contact 1 Select People. 2 Select and hold the contact, then select pin to Start. Pin an app 1 Select to go to the apps menu. 2 Select and hold the app, then select pin to Start. Pin a website Go to a website, then select > pin to start. Move a tile Select and hold the tile, drag and drop it to the new location, then tap the screen. Remove a tile from the start screen Select and hold the tile, then select . Change your theme You can change the colours, to match your taste and mood. Select > and theme > Background or Accent colour. Tip: You can save battery power if you use a darker background. Change the background pictures Want to view your favourite pictures more often? You can change the background picture of the lock screen, or the Pictures hub or live tile. Change the lock screen wallpaper 1 Select > and lock+wallpaper > change wallpaper. 2 Select a picture, adjust it to get the best possible fit, and select . Change the background of the Pictures hub and live tile 1 In the Pictures hub, select > choose background. 2 Select a picture, adjust it to get the best possible fit, and select . Tip: If you like variety, select shuffle background, and the phone will shuffle through your pictures. Personalise your ringtone and other tones You can personalise your phone tones.Basics 23
Select > and ringtones+sounds. Select the type of ringtone or alert you want to change, and select the sound. Tip: You can use the Zune PC app to create ringtones from your favourite songs. Make your own ringtone You can use your own sound files as ringtones. 1 Connect your phone to your computer with a compatible USB cable. 2 On your computer, open Zune. 3 Select the sound file you want to use as a ringtone. The file must be in MP3 or WMA format, and should be less than 40 seconds long and less than 1 MB in size. 4 Right-click the file, then select Edit. 5Write ringtone in the genre field, or select it from the list. 6 Drag and drop the new ringtone to your phone. 7 On your phone, select > and ringtones+sounds, then select your ringtone. Silence your phone When you switch silent mode on, all ringtones and alert tones are muted. Use this when you are, for example, at the cinema or in a meeting. Press a volume key to see the volume status bar, then select ring . Silent mode is switched on. If you have set your phone to vibrate, vibrate mode is switched on instead of silent mode. Set your phone to vibrate Select > and ringtones+sounds, and switch Vibrate to On. Write textUse the on-screen keyboard To open the on-screen keyboard, select a text box. You can use the on-screen keyboard when holding your phone in portrait or landscape mode. 24 Basics
1Character keys 2Shift key 3Numbers and symbols key 4Smiley key 5Space key 6Language key. Shown when more than one writing language is used. 7Enter key 8Backspace key The keyboard layout can vary in different apps. Switch between upper and lower case characters Select the shift key. To switch caps lock mode on, select the key twice. To return to normal mode, select the shift key again. Type in a number or special character Select the numbers and symbols key. Some of the special character keys can bring up more symbols. To see more related symbols, select and hold a symbol or special character. Tip: To quickly type in a number or commonly used special character, put a finger on the numbers and symbols key, slide your finger to the character, then lift your finger. Tip: To quickly type in a full stop and a space when you get to the end of a sentence, select the space key twice. Add an accent to a character Select and hold the character, then select the accented character. Delete a character Select the backspace key.Basics 25
Switch between the writing languages Select the language key. Move the cursor Tap and hold the screen near the text until a cursor is shown. Without lifting your finger, drag the cursor to the place you want. To move the cursor to the next row or text box, select the enter key. The function of the enter key can change in different apps. For example, in the web address box of the web browser, it acts as the Go icon. Use keyboard word suggestions Your phone suggests words as you write, to help you write quickly and more accurately. Word suggestions are not available in all languages. Select > and keyboard > typing settings. 1 Select a keyboard and Suggest text and highlight misspelt words. 2 In a text input field, start writing a word. Your phone suggests possible words as you write. When the correct word is displayed, select the word. 3 To add a new word to the dictionary, write the word, select it, and then select the plus sign (+) next to the word in the suggestion bar. Switch word suggestions off Select a keyboard, then clear the Suggest text and highlight misspelt words check box. Remove all words manually added to suggestion list Select reset suggestions. 26 Basics
Add more writing languages You can add several writing languages for your keyboard and switch between the languages when writing. Select > and keyboard, then select the languages you want to write in. The language key is shown on the keyboard. Switch between the languages when writing Select the language key. The keyboard layout and word suggestions change according to the language selected. Search your phone and the web Explore your phone, the web, and the outside world. With Bing search, you can use the on-screen keyboard or your voice to write your search words. You can also use your phone camera to scan things, such as barcodes and book and DVD covers, and get further info on what your phone recognises. Some services may not be available in all countries, and may be provided only in selected languages. Search the web 1Press . 2 Write your search word in the search box, then select . You can also select from the proposed matches. Tip: To see related search results, swipe to local or images. Use voice search 1Press . 2 Select in the search box. 3Say Find or Search for and your search word. Voice search is currently available in the following countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.Basics 27
Search inside an app 1 In an app, such as Marketplace, select . 2 Write your search word in the search box, then select . You can also select from the proposed matches. Use vision search 1Press . 2Select , then scan text, QR codes, or barcodes. Tip: To translate or search for scanned text on the web, select scan text. Control your phone with your voice Got your hands full, but need to use your phone? You can use your voice to make a call, send a text message, search the web, or open an application. This feature may not be available in all languages. 1Press and hold . 2 Say a voice command. Example: To check your schedule, say Open calendar. Tip: For more examples, say Help. Indicators on the status bar 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. Signal strengthA GPRS data connection is open.An EDGE data connection is open.Your phone is connected to a 3G network.A Wi-Fi connection is available.A Wi-Fi connection is active.A Bluetooth device is connected to your phone.Your calls are diverted to another number or your voice mailbox.There is no SIM in your phone.Your SIM is locked, and you cant use mobile network services. To unlock, type in the PIN code. Your phone is roaming and not on your home mobile network.An app or service is using your location info. 28 Basics
Silent mode is switched on.Flight mode is switched on.Vibrate mode is switched on.Battery power levelBattery saver mode is switched on.The battery is charging. The icons may vary depending on your region or network service provider. Use your phone in flight mode In places where you dont want to make or receive calls, you may still access your music, videos, and offline games if you switch flight mode on. Select > , then switch flight mode to On. When flight mode is switched on, your connection to the mobile network is closed. All radio frequency signals between the phone and the mobile network are prevented. When flight mode is switched on, you can still connect to a Wi-Fi network to, for example, read your mail or browse the internet. You can also use Bluetooth. Switch the phone off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference or danger. Remember to comply with any applicable safety requirements. Increase battery life If it seems youre always looking for a charger, there are steps you can take to reduce the power consumption of your phone. The key is to find the balance between getting the most out of your phone while getting the battery life you need. •Always charge the battery fully. •Switch battery saver mode on. Tip: To check the battery status, and switch battery saver mode on, select > and battery saver. Save battery with sound and screen options •Mute unnecessary sounds, such as key press sounds. •Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker. Set the phone screen to switch off after a short time Select > and lock+wallpaper > Screen times out after.Basics 29
Close the camera After youve finished taking photos, press . Use a dark theme Select > and theme > Background > Dark. Lower the screen brightness Select > and brightness, switch Automatically adjust to Off, and select the desired level. Use network connections selectively •If youre listening to music or otherwise using your phone, but dont want to make or receive calls, switch flight mode on. •Set your phone to check for new mail less frequently. •Switch Bluetooth on only when needed. •Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet, rather than a mobile data connection. •Stop your phone scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. Select > and WiFi, and switch WiFi networking to Off. Calls Call a contact On the start screen, select > and the contact and the number. Search for a contact On the start screen, select > , and start entering the contacts name. Call the last dialled number Trying to call someone, but they are not answering? It is easy to call them again. In the call history view, you can see information about the calls you have made and received. On the start screen, select . Select next to the name or phone number. Call your voice mailbox You can divert your incoming calls to your voice mailbox. Callers can also leave you a message if you do not answer. Voice mailbox is a network service. 30 Calls