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WindowsPhone 8

SUPERGUIDE

GET STARTED WITH YOUR WINDOWS PHONE


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ContentsMeet Windows Phone 8Which Smartphones Can Run Windows Phone ?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Whats New in Windows Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Get StartedMove From Your Old Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Meet Live Tiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gestures and Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Navigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Windows Phone Tips and Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Your

SettingsSystem Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Application Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Work With AppsConnect and Communicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Productivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Meet the Windows App Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Apps Every Windows Phone User Should Own . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Go Beyond

WindowsSync With SkyDrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Integrate With Xbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use Your Phone With Other Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ForewordInitially, when I was given the beat to cover Windows Phone 8, I was a little

intimidated. After all, Id never even handled a Windows Phone 7 handset, and

the idea of learning a whole new mobile operating system from scratch was

a wee bit intimidating. But in the first few weeks of learning and familiarizing

myself with Windows Phone 8, a funny thing happened: I became a hearty

advocate for the OS.

While adoption of Windows Phone 8 has been more of a slow and steady thing

than a blastoff, its hard to ignore all the great things the OS offers: beautiful

hardware, a fluid and gorgeous user interface, and intuitive features you wont

find on other mobile OSs. It can show you all of your social media updates in one

screen, its almost endlessly customizable, and it smoothly integrates across desktops, smartphones, and tablets.

Windows Phone 8 is a major upgrade from the previous incarnation, and it continues to gain fans and support-

ers because it does things in a distinctly different way than other mobile operating systems. As the OS matures,

Microsoft is adding more and more functionality and apps, and more and more people are realizing theres

definitely a space for it in the smartphone market.

We put this book together not only to show off what Windows Phone 8 is capable of, but also to provide a

resource for users who have recently taken the plunge and purchased a Windows Phone 8 handset. We want

you to get to know every nook and cranny in your Windows Phone 8 device, from Live Tiles to Xbox SmartGlass

and everything in between. With such a customizable OS, you should know exactly what your Windows Phone

8 device is capable of and how to make it work best for you.

So Im proud to present this Windows Phone 8 Superguide: It provides extensive detail on handsets, features,

and functions, and its an excellent resource and reference if youre new to the OS or thinking about switching

over. The guide lists which handsets run Windows Phone 8 and describes the options they offer, gives a full ac-

count of how to customize settings, and provides information on all of Windows Phone 8s great new features.

We hope you enjoy our superguide, but, more important, we hope youll enjoy Windows Phone 8 as much as

we do. Its a unique OS, and were pleased to recommend it. This guide will help you get the most out of your

handset, and it may even turnyouinto an advocate for Windows Phone 8 as well.

Amber Bouman

San Francisco, March 2013


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Windows Phone 8SuperguideEDITOR: Amber Bouman

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Meet WindowsPhone 8

WE CAN REBUILD IT Windows Phone 8 represents a major software upgrade from the

previous version.

Windows Phone 8 is the best mobile OS Microsoft has released yet, with plenty of additional features, intuitive

shortcuts, and customization options. Lets get started by showing you just what your new Windows Phone 8

handset is capable of. Well begin by listing which smartphones run Windows Phone 8, and explain its relation-

ship to the Windows 8 desktop operating system. Then well give you a tour of all the new features available in

Windows Phone 8.

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C H A P T E R 1 Meet Windows Phone 8

Which Smartphones Can Run Windows Phone 8?As of this books publication, three major smartphone manufacturers have released handsets that can run Win-

dows Phone 8: Nokia, HTC, and Samsung.

Nokia Lumia 920

NOKIA LUMIA 920 The Lumia 920 is one of Windows Phone 8s flagship models.

Nokias Lumia 920stands out with its bright colors, large size, and one-of-a-kind camera. The Lumia 920 has a

4.5-inch 1280-by-768-pixel display, weighs 185 grams, and stands 130.3mm tall by 70.8mm across by 10.7mm

thick. It comes in red, white, black, yellow, and blue, in both slick and soft-body finishes.

The devices back camera uses Nokia PureView technology and has an 8.7-megapixel sensor, a Carl Zeiss lens,

and floating lens technology that allows the shutter to stay open longer and let in more light. It also takes video.

The Lumia 920 is additionally capable of near field communication (NFC) sharing and mobile payments.
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Nokia Lumia 820

NOKIA LUMIA 820The wireless charging shells that work with the Lumia 820 come in

several colors.

The Nokia Lumia 820 has a 4.3-inch display, weighs 160 grams, and measures 123.8mm tall by 68.5mm across

by 9.9mm thick. While its camera also uses a Carl Zeiss lens, it does not feature the floating lens technology

available in the Lumia 920; it also has a lower-resolution display (800 by 480 pixels). It sports wireless charging

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Nokia Lumia 810, 822, and 620

NOKIA LUMIA 810 The Lumia 810 is available only in black.

If you dont need the flash of the 920 or 820, Nokia also offers a line of more budget-friendly Lumia models. The

Lumia 810s 4.3-inch OLED WVGA screen features ClearBlack technology to make the display durable and more

readable in sunlight.

The 810 weighs 145 grams and measures 127.8mm tall by 68.4mm across by 10.9mm thick. The display has an

800-by-480-pixel resolution, and the camera is 8 megapixels.
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NOKIA LUMIA 822 The Lumia 822 was developed as an entry-level Windows Phone 8

handset for Verizon customers.

The Lumia 822another budget-friendly offeringis available in black, white, and silver. At 127.8mm tall by

68.4mm across by 11.2mm thick, its a more pocket-friendly size. The Lumia 822 weighs 142 grams; the 4.3-inch

display has an 800-by-480-pixel resolution.
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NOKIA LUMIA 620 The Lumia 620 comes in double-shot bicolored shells, which you can

layer on the handset in different combinations.

The last of the Lumia models, the Lumia 620, measures 115.4mm tall by 61.1mm across by 11mm thick and

weighs 127 grams. This smaller-size handset has a 3.8-inch display with a 800-by-480-pixel resolution, and a

5-megapixel camera with Smart Shoot technology. (Smart Shoot takes a series of photos, and then pieces to-

gether the best parts of each photo to create the perfect shot.)
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HTC Windows Phone 8X

HTC WINDOWS PHONE 8X HTCs model is one of the other flagship handsets for

Windows Phone 8.

HTCs Windows Phone 8X is a noteworthy handset based on the design aloneit sports a soft-touch feel with a

curved fit. It includes a Beats Audio sound system for a deeper bass, crisper vocals, and detailed high notes, and

has a 4.3-inch 720p display.

The 8X weighs 130 grams and measures 132.35mm tall by 66.2mm across by 10.12mm thick. The camera is no

slouch either, offering an 8-megapixel sensor and 1080p video recording.
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HTC Windows Phone 8S

HTC WINDOWS PHONE 8SThe HTC Windows Phone 8S is currently only available outside

the United States.

HTCs other brightly colored Windows Phone 8 handset is the 8S(available only outside the United States),

which also comes with Beats Audio. The 8S comes in blue, orange, white, and gray, weighs 113 grams, and mea-

sures 120.5mm tall by 63mm across by 10.28mm thick.

The phones 4-inch PenTile RGB Super LCD display has a WVGA resolution. The 8S has a 5-megapixel camera

with LED flash and 720p video recording. It also features memory expansion via a microSD card slot hidden

under its back cover.
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Samsung Ativ S

SAMSUNG ATIV SSamsungs device is the only Windows Phone 8 handset that features

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Live Tiles

ALL IN THE TILING Live Tiles show real-time data and information from

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Windows Phone 8 Live Tiles are the squares that populate the Start screenthe majority of which update au-

tomatically with new information from their associated app or feature. For example, a tile for an email accountmight flip to show new messages, while a Facebook tile might show status updates and friend requests.

You can create Live Tiles from most apps and contacts. While Windows Phone 8 allows you to pin a variety of

items to the Start screen (such as webpages, videos, and photo albums), not all of these items constantly up-

date their information; only specific apps can update their Live Tiles. Additionally, some apps do not offer Live

Tile functionality at all, while others only have it when displayed in certain sizes. (For more information on Live

Tiles, see Meet Live Tilesin Chapter 2, Get Started.)

Groups and Rooms

WELCOME TO MY ROOMThe Rooms feature is best for close-knit groups of people.

Rooms and Groups are designed to help you connect with family and close friends. Rooms are invitation-only

places where users can connect with other invited members. When one member shares a photo, video, note, or

calendar event in the room, all the members of the room can see that shared item. The Groups feature is best

for lists of peoplesuch as close friends, coworkers, or schoolmateswhose social updates you want to see in

one place. You can email, text, and instant message an entire group at once. (For more information on Rooms

and Groups, see Groups and Roomsin Chapter 2, Get Started.)
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NFC and Wallet

WHATS IN YOUR WALLET?All Windows Phone 8 handsets come equipped

with NFC technology.

Through NFC, you can wirelessly transfer files, apps, games, contacts, videos, and other content simply by

pressing your phone to another NFC-enabled device. NFC technology also enables Windows Phone 8 handsets

to support mobile payment and digital wallet functions. (For more information on NFC, seeNFC and Walletin

Chapter 2, Get Started.)


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Data Sense

TRACK YOUR DATAIf your carrier has enabled the feature, you can check your cellular

data usage with Data Sense.

Data Sense uses a combination of a Live Tile and an app to help users stay on top of their data usage and set

appropriate limits. The Data Sense tile constantly rotates to show relevant information, such as how much time

is left in your billing cycle. You can use the feature on any Windows Phone 8 handset, but the carrier must first

enable it (as of this books publication, only Verizon Wireless customers have access to Data Sense in the United

States). (For more information on Data Sense, see Data Sensein Chapter 2, Get Started.)


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Microsoft Office

IN THE OFFICEWindows Phone 8s Office hub lets you access your Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint documents.

Microsofts industry mainstay, the Office suite, comes preinstalled as a simple app on every device running Win-

dows Phone 8. The Office hub is divided into two simple panes: The Recent pane lists all the files youve recently

interacted with, while the Places pane lists the locations Office can search for your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

documents. (For more information on Microsoft Office, see Office in Chapter 4, Work With Apps.)
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Skype

GIVE ME A RINGMicrosoft has optimized Skype for Windows Phone 8.

Microsofts Skype, which allows you to send online calls, texts, and video chats, is built into every Windows

Phone 8 device. Skype users sign in using their Microsoft ID or Skype account info; the People hub also includes

Skype contacts. Microsoft is currently working on technology that lets you receive call and message notifica-

tions, even when the app is closed.


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Xbox SmartGlass

XBOX DANCEThe SmartGlass app lets you interact with your Xbox 360 console using

your Windows Phone 8 handset.

If you have an Xbox 360, you can use your Windows Phone 8 device to navigate menus, type on the Xbox, and

browse the Internet via the SmartGlass app.

The app also lets you play, pause, fast-forward, rewind, and stop any videos and music, along with enjoying

interactive experiences in (select) game and entertainment content. (For more information on SmartGlass, see

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Lenses

TRY THIS ON Make your photos unique with Lenses filters.

You can edit photos taken with your Windows Phone 8 handset using Lenses, available in the Windows Phone

Store. Once youve installed them, you can access Lenses directly from the camera. These apps can apply filters

or special effects such as interactive 3D panoramas, animations, or Smart Shoot (which takes five frames for

each picture and allows you to select the best faces from each).


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Get Started

WELCOME TO WINDOWSWindows Phone 8 offers a new interface and lots to explore.

Windows Phone 8 isnt just another ho-hum operating system update with some fixes, a few scattered patches,

and a new version numberits a major OS overhaul with a slew of new features that include useful, intelligent

interface upgrades and fun options for personalization.

In this chapter, well help you get started with Windows Phone 8 and learn about Live Tiles, gestures and tech-

niques, opening and closing apps, multitasking basics, notifications, Kids Corner, using your phone as a digital

wallet, and more.

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Go BeyondWindows

CLOUD CONNECT Your Windows Phone 8 handset can connect to all sorts of services

and devices.

Sometimes you need to go beyond your smartphone. In this chapter, we explain how to upload your content to

SkyDrive, connect to an Xbox gaming console, and use cross-platform systems.

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Thanks for Reading!We hope that this superguide has helped introduce you to your Windows Phone 8 handset, and that youre on

your way to enjoying what it has to offer. For even more information on Microsofts newest mobile operating

system, as well as the latest tips, tricks, how-tos, and news about Windows Phone 8 and all of Microsofts other

products, check out TechHive.comand the rest of our Superguide program.
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