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    Section 6: Multimedia
    This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your
    phone, including Music, Music Player, AT&T Radio, Video Player,
    Gallery, Camera, and Camcorder.
    Music and Videos
    This section explains how to access music, videos, podcasts, and
    radio on your phone. To get started, you have to get in Sync.
    To get started downloading and playing music, videos, and
    podcasts on your phone:
    1.From the Home screen, tap➔Music + Videos.
    2.Sweep across the screen to the right or left to view the
    following:
     Zune: allows you to play music, videos, and podcasts downloaded
    from your PC. It also gives you access to the built-in FM radio and
    the music area of the online marketplace.
     history: displays thumbnails that indicate songs or videos you have
    recently played. Tap the thumbnail to return to replay that song or
    video.
     new: displays a reminder to connect to your PC to sync your music,
    videos, pictures, and podcasts. Once your phone has been synced
    with Zune, new items are displayed.
     marquee: Displays links to other music applications, such as AT&T
    Radio.
    Using Zune To Stay In Sync
    To sync your music, videos, pictures, and updates from your
    computer to your phone, or vice versa, you must first download
    and install the Zune software.
    To download, install, and use the Zune software:
    1.To download the Zune software on your computer, go to
    http://www.zune.net.
    2.Connect your phone to your PC using the USB cable that
    came with your phone.
    3.In the Zune software, clickcollection, and find the music,
    videos, pictures, or podcasts that you want to sync.
    4.Drag the items to the phone icon in the lower-left corner of
    the Zune software.
    Once you have Zune installed on your PC and you have
    downloaded music, videos, or podcasts, display the Zune menu
    to play them on your phone.
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    Zune Pass
    Zune Pass is a monthly music subscription service. Some
    Marketplace content may not be available through Zune Pass and
    may vary over time. On Xbox LIVE, Zune Pass allows for music
    streaming only and requires an Xbox LIVE Gold subscription (10
    monthly song credits are still available for download on your PC,
    Windows Phone, or Zune media player). On your Windows Phone,
    the streaming feature requires wireless network access. Carrier
    fees may apply. For more information, go to
    http://www.zune.net.
    Music
    To play music files from Music + Videos:
    1.From the Home screen, tap➔Music + Videos
    ➔music.
    The
    artistscategory is displayed.
    2.Sweep across the screen to the right or left to view more
    music categories.
    The choices are:
    artists,albums,songs,playlists, and
    genres, which have to be downloaded from your PC.
    A thumbnail, the song name, and the category are
    displayed for each file.
    3.Touch and hold a thumbnail to display the following option:
     add to now playing: adds the selected song to the list of songs
    currently playing.
     pin to start: allows you to add a tile on the Home screen for this
    song. For more information, refer to“Moving Tiles on the
    Home Screen”on page 26.
     delete: delete the song.
    4.Touch the song that you want to play.
    The song begins to play in portrait mode. At the bottom of
    the screen the time information (time played and time
    remaining) and the music controls are displayed.
    5.The following music controls are available:
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    Pause the music.
    Start the music after being paused.
    Tap to rewind the music. Tap twice play the
    previous song.
    Press and hold to fast-forward the music.
    Tap to play the next song. 
    						
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    Videos
    To play videos from the Music + Videos application:
    1.From the Home screen, tap➔Music + Videos
    ➔videos.
    The
    allvideo category is displayed.
    2.Sweep across the screen to the right or left to view more
    video categories.
    The choices are:
    all,tv,music,movies, andpersonal. Your
    personal videos (see“Shooting Videos”on page 57) are
    displayed in the
    allandpersonalcategories.tv,music, and
    moviesvideos have to be downloaded from your PC.
    A thumbnail, the video file name, the category, and the
    date created are displayed for each video.
    3.Touch and hold a video to display the following option:
     pin to start: allows you to add a tile on the Home screen for this
    video. For more information, refer to“Moving Tiles on the
    Home Screen”on page 26.
     delete: delete the video.
    4.Touch the video that you want to play.The video begins to play in landscape mode. At the bottom
    of the screen the video file name, the video controls, and
    the time information (time played and total time) are
    displayed.
    5.The following video controls are available:
    Note:If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to thepicture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them.
    6.Tap to return to the thumbnails screen.
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    Pause the video.
    Start the video after being paused.
    Press and hold to rewind the video.
    Press and hold to fast-forward the video. 
    						
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    Podcasts
    To play podcast files from Music + Videos:
    1.From the Home screen, tap➔Music + Videos
    ➔podcasts.
    The
    audiocategory is displayed.
    2.Sweep across the screen to the right or left to view more
    podcast categories.
    The choices are:
    audioandvideo, which have to be
    downloaded from your PC.
    A thumbnail, the podcast name, the category, and the date
    created are displayed for each file.
    3.Touch and hold a podcast to display the following option:
     pin to start: allows you to add a tile on the Home screen for this
    podcast. For more information, refer to“Moving Tiles on the
    Home Screen”on page 26.
     delete: delete the podcast.
    4.Touch the podcast that you want to play.
    The podcast begins to play in portrait mode. At the bottom
    of the screen the time information (time played and time
    remaining) and the podcast controls are displayed.
    5.The following podcast controls are available:
    Radio
    The built-in FM radio in your phone provides free music from
    your local radio stations.
    To use the radio:
    ©From the Home screen, tap➔Music + Videos
    ➔radio.
    A
    No antennamessage displays, if you have not plugged in
    your headphones. Plug in your headphones to display the
    radio controls.
    Note:A stereo headset is included with your phone.
    TMPause the podcast.
    Start the podcast after being paused.
    Rewind the podcast.
    Fast-forward the podcast.
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    To change the station:
    ©Touch the slider, under the current station number, and
    drag to the left or right.
    –or–
    Tap either end of the slider to speed through the stations.
    –or–
    Press the Volume Key to display the following controls:
    Radio Station Favorites
    To set a favorite station:
    1.Set the station.
    2.Touch to save the station as a favorite.
    To view your favorite stations:
    1.Touch to display your favorites list.
    2.Touch a station in the list to change to that station.
    To remove a favorite station:
    1.Touch and station in the list to change to that station.
    2.Touch to delete the station from your favorites list.
    Turn the sound off. This control also displays at the
    bottom of the screen.
    103.3
    102
    103104
    Turn the sound on. This control also displays at the
    bottom of the screen.
    To change to a lower station number.
    To change to a higher station number. 
    						
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    Radio Options and Settings
    To view additional radio options and settings:
    ©Touch and hold below the slider.
    The following options display:
     pin to start: add a tile for the current station to the main menu.
     settings: allows you to set the region for your FM radio. Choices
    are: North America, World, or Japan.
     radio mode: speaker / headset: allows you to listen to the radio
    with a headset or the phone speaker. The headphones must be
    plugged in even in speaker mode.
    Marketplace
    To visit the music area of the marketplace application from
    Music + Videos:
    1.From the Home screen, tap➔Music + Videos
    ➔marketplace.
    The
    artist of the weekdisplays.
    2.Sweep across the screen to the right or left to view more
    music categories.
    The choices are:
    artist of the week,featured,new releases,
    top albums, andgenres.
     artist of the week: displays the artist’s album, the songs on the
    album, and the cost of each song. Touch the artist’s name to view
    more albums. Touch and hold on a song to buy the song or share it
    with friend in a message.
     featured: displays one or more featured artists. Touch an artist’s
    name to display their albums and songs.
     new releases: displays recently released albums and songs.
    Touch an album thumbnail to play sample music.
     top albums: displays one or more popular albums and the songs
    on the albums. Touch an album thumbnail to play sample music.
     genres: allows you to access music based on your music genre
    preferences. Touch the name of a music genre to view new
    releases, top songs, top albums, top playlists, and top artists for
    that genre.
    Note:Before using Marketplace to buy music, you must set up a free
    Microsoft Live account. For more information, refer to“Using the
    Start-up Wizard”on page 8.
    AT&T Radio
    AT&T Radio combines unlimited personal radio stations with over
    75 commercial free genre stations, more than 400 local stations,
    news, talk, sports, and more!
    Note:This product uses a large amount of data. You will be required to
    subscribe to an eligible Data Plan before purchasing to avoid high data
    charges on your bill.
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    From the Home screen, tap➔AT&T Radio.
    2.Read the notification that displays and touchAcceptto
    continue or
    Declineto exit.
    Note:This is a paid service. Initially, you will only be allowed a trial periodbefore you have to register for the paid service.
    3.At the AT&T Radio main screen, the following options are
    available:
     genre radio: allows you to access radio stations based on your
    music genre preferences.
     now playing: displays the currently playing genre and selection.
     last played: displays the last played genre and selection.
     settings: lets you view the about and help information for AT&T
    Radio. You can also reset the application, which clears all AT&T
    Radio settings and preferences.
    Touch thenow playing,last played,orrecentitem to return
    to that genre selection.
    4.Touch the genre and sub-genre, if required, that you want
    to play.The currently playing selection displays. The genre, artist,
    album title, song title, and time information (time played
    and total time) also display.
    5.At the bottom of the screen the following controls are
    available:
    6.Tap to return to the Application menu.
    7.Select from one of the available categories by touching an
    option.
    home: return to the AT&T Radio main menu.
    stop: stop playing the selection.
    play: play the selection.
    last played: play the previous selection.
    mute: turn off the sound.
    unmute: turn on the sound. 
    						
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    Pictures
    The Pictures application is where you view photos and play back
    videos. You can also set photos as wallpaper and share them as a
    picture message.
    Uploading To SkyDrive
    Windows Live SkyDrive provides free storage so you can store
    photos online, share them with the people you choose, and
    access them from any web browser. Various options include
    upload to SkyDriveif you have set up a Windows Live email
    account.
    For more information about SkyDrive, go to
    http://explore.live.com/and click onSkyDrive.
    Accessing Pictures and Videos
    When you take a photo or shoot a video, the file is saved so you
    can view your photos and videos at any time. To access photos
    and videos:
    1.From the Home screen, tap➔Pictures.
    The pictures screen displays. Touch and hold the screen to
    display the following options:
     change background: allows you to pick an existing photo and
    apply it as wallpaper to the pictures screen.
     change it for me: allows the phone to change and apply an
    existing photo as wallpaper to the pictures screen.
    2.Touchall,date,orfavorites.
    Pictures and videos are displayed depending on which
    option you choose:
     all: thumbnails are displayed for groups of pictures such as Camera
    Roll, which contains taken photos and videos, and delivered photos.
    Other pictures are displayed depending on the accounts you have
    set up such as Windows Live, Facebook, and so on.
     date: thumbnails of all photos and videos are displayed in order of
    month and year created.
     favorites: thumbnails are displayed of all photos that you have
    marked as a favorite.
    You can sweep across the screen to display theall,date,or
    favoritesscreens.
    3.Touch and hold a thumbnail to display the following
    options:
     delete: delete the photo or video associated with the thumbnail.
     share...: share the photo with others. Options are:
    –Messaging: opens a New Message screen with the photo in-line. For
    more information, refer to“Creating and Sending Multimedia
    Messages”on page 62. 
    						
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    Email: opens a New Email screen with the photo in-line. This option
    varies depending on how you have your email set up.
    –upload to SkyDrive: upload the photo to SkyDrive (see“Uploading
    To SkyDrive”on page 53).
     add to favorites: add the photo to your favorites.
    Note:If your device displays that the memory is full when you accessPictures, delete some of the files.
    Viewing Pictures
    Once you locate the photo you want to view:
    1.Touch the thumbnail to view the picture.
    2.While viewing a photo, touch each side of the photo and
    swipe inward or outward to zoom in or out.
    –or–
    Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out.
    You can magnify the photo up to 400 percent.
    Touch and drag a magnified photo to move the focus to the
    area you touch.
    3.Sweep across the screen to the right or left to view more
    photos and videos.
    4.Touch and hold a picture to display the following options:
     add to favorites: add the photo to your favorites.
     delete: delete the photo.
     upload to SkyDrive: upload the photo to SkyDrive (see“Uploading To SkyDrive”on page 53).
     upload to Facebook: upload the photo to Facebook. This option
    appears if you have set up a Facebook account.
     share...: share the photo with others. Options are:
    –Messaging: opens a New Message screen with the photo in-line. For
    more information, refer to“Creating and Sending Multimedia
    Messages”on page 62.
    –Email: opens a New Email screen with the photo in-line. This option
    varies depending on how you have your email set up.
    –upload to SkyDrive: upload the photo to SkyDrive (see“Uploading
    To SkyDrive”on page 53).
    –upload to Facebook: upload the photo to Facebook. This option
    appears if you have set up a Facebook account.
     use as wallpaper: displays a box around the picture that indicates
    the wallpaper size. Touch and drag the picture to frame the area of
    the picture you want to use for wallpaper. Touch to crop the
    photo and save it to the Wallpaper folder. For more information,
    refer to
    “lock & wallpaper”on page 74.
    5.Tap to return to the thumbnails screen. 
    						
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    Viewing Videos
    To view a video:
    1.Touch the thumbnail to view the video.
    The first frame of the video displays indicating the length
    of the video in minutes and seconds (for example,
    01:25).
    The play button is also displayed.
    2.Touch to play the video. Touch to pause the
    video playback. Touch and hold
    to fast forward through
    the video or touch and hold
    to rewindthe video.
    Note:If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the video,tap anywhere on the screen to display them.
    3.Touch and hold a video to display the following option:
     delete: delete the video.
    4.Tap to return to the thumbnails screen.
    You can also play videos from
    Music + Videos. For more
    information, refer to“Videos”on page 48.
    Camera
    This section explains how to use the camera and the camcorder
    on your phone. You can take photographs and shoot videos by
    using the built-in camera functionality. Your 5 megapixel camera
    produces photos in JPEG format.
    Adding a Location Tag To Your Pictures
    The first time you open the Camera application, you are asked if
    a tag location (known as Geotagging) can be added to your
    pictures. This allows you to see where your pictures were taken.
    If you are interested in this service:
    1.TouchPrivacy Statementto view the Windows Phone 7
    Privacy Statement Highlights document.
    2.Touchalloworcancelto accept or reject location tagging.
    Camera and Camcorder Mode
    To toggle between Camera and Camcorder mode:
    ©Touch the Camera or Camcorder Mode icon ().
    Once you change the mode, the corresponding settings appear.
    For more information, refer to“Camera and Camcorder Settings”
    on page 57.TM 
    						
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