Nokia Lumia 521 User Manual

User GuideNokia Lumia 521Issue 3.0 EN-US

4. Line up the battery contacts, and replace the battery.5. Press the bottom corner of the back cover against the bottom corner of your phone. The edg

Memory and storageLearn how to manage your photos, apps and other stuff on your phone.Back up and restore data on your phoneAccidents can happen – so

Delete an app from your phoneYou can remove installed apps that you no longer want to keep or use, to increase the amount of available memory.1. On th

Windows Phone appWindows Phone app for desktopWindows Phone app for MacNokia Photo Transfer for Mac app (photos and videos only)Windows ExplorerWindow

Unlock your phonePress the power key, drag the lock screen up, and type in your security code.Use your phone when it's lockedYou can use certain

WalletUse Wallet to collect your credit and debit cards, coupons, and deals all in one place.Wallet is a virtual wallet on your phone. You can:• Store

1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Wallet.2. To add a credit or debit card, tap > credit or debit, and follow the instructions on the

IMEI This is used to identify phones in the network. You may also need to give the number to Nokia Care services.To view your IMEI number, dial *#06#.

Troubleshooting and supportWhen you want to learn more about your phone, or if you're unsure how your phone should work, there are several suppor

Product and safety informationNetwork services and costsYou can only use your RM-917 device on the WCDMA 850, 1700 (AWS), 1900 and GSM/EDGE 850, 900,

RecycleAlways return your used electronic products, batteries, and packaging materials to dedicated collection points. This way you help prevent uncon

Remove the SIM and memory cardGot a new SIM or memory card? Learn how to remove the previous card from your phone.Make sure the phone is switched off.

Additional safety informationSmall childrenYour device and its accessories are not toys. They may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of s

information. You can access the FDA website at www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainm

may contain commodities, technology or software subject to export laws and regulations from the US and other countries. Diversion contrary to law is p

5. Line up the battery contacts, and replace the battery.6. Press the bottom corner of the back cover against the bottom corner of your phone. The edg

Icons on your phoneThe bar at the top of the screen tells you the current time, battery and signal strength, and much more.Tip: To see hidden icons, t

BasicsLearn how to get the most out of your new phone.Get to know your phoneYour phone has two views, making it easy for you to keep up with what&apos

Switch between appsPress and hold , swipe to the app you want, and tap the app.Tip: To close the app, tap .View the apps running in the backgroundOn

Tip: You can even use your phone while wearing gloves. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > touch, and switch Touch sensitivity to

Example: Swipe left or right between the start screen and the apps menu, or between different views in the hubs. To quickly scroll through a long list

Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen.Tip: The screen rotates automatically when you turn the phone 90 degrees. To lock the screen in its curre

Use your phone with a TTY/TDDSwitch TTY/TDD to full.The available TTY/TDD modes may vary depending on your network service provider.Use your phone in

Psst...This guide isn't all there is...Check out the videos at www.youtube.com/NokiaSupportVideos.For info on Nokia Service terms and Privacy pol

Personalize your phoneLearn how to personalize the start screen, and how to change ringtones.Personalize the start screenWould you like to have only y

Resize or unpin a tileTo resize, tap and hold the tile, and tap the arrow icon.The tiles can be either small, medium, or wide. The bigger the tile is,

Create a safe, fun start screen for kidsYou can let your kids use some apps on your phone without having to worry about them accidentally deleting you

Change color profileTo adjust the saturation and color temperature of your screen, tap Settings > display > Lumia color profile > adjust.Pe

You can use a song as your ringtone if it is not protected with digital rights management (DRM), and it’s smaller than 30 MB.Tip: Want to create your

Take a screenshotDid you just finish personalizing your start screen, and want to share your work of art? You can capture your screen and send it to y

Change the phone screen settings • Set the phone screen to switch off after a short time. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > loc

• Stop your phone connecting to games. On the start screen, swipe left, tap Settings, swipe to applications, tap games, and switch all relevant sett

1 Character keys2 Shift key3 Numbers and symbols key4 Language key5 Smiley key6 Space key7 Enter key8 Backspace keyThe keyboard layout can vary in dif

Add an accent to a characterTap and hold the character, and tap the accented character.Delete a characterTap the backspace key.Switch between the writ

ContentsSafety 5Keys and parts 6Insert the SIM card 7Insert the memory card 9Remove the SIM and memory card 11Icons on your phone 13Basics 14Ge

Switch word suggestions offOn the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > keyboard. Tap your language keyboard, and clear the Suggest text c

Scan codes or textUse your phone camera to scan things, such as QR codes, barcodes, and book and DVD covers, and get further info on what your phone r

ClockKeep track of time – learn how to use your phone as a clock, as well as an alarm clock.Set an alarmYou can use your phone as an alarm clock.1. On

Switch Set automatically to On .Update the time and date manuallySwitch Set automatically to Off , and edit the time and date.Update the time zone m

3. Write a caption for the photo, if you want, and tap or .Tip: To set your phone to automatically upload photos or videos to SkyDrive, on the star

Browse your SIM appsIf your service provider has included apps on your SIM card, here's how to find them.On the start screen, swipe left, and tap

Using services or downloading content may cause the transfer of large amounts of data, which may result in data costs.Browse or search StoreCheck out

Write a review for an appDo you want to share your opinion on an app with other Store users? Rate and review the app. You can post one review per app

People & messagingContact your friends and family, and share your files, such as photos, using your phone. Stay tuned with the latest updates to y

To search for a call record, tap > , and type in the contact's name or phone number.Use your voice to make a callYou can use your voice to

Memory and storage 100Copy content between your phone and computer 101Security 102Wallet 104Access codes 105Troubleshooting and support 107Produ

Make a conference callYour phone supports conference calls between two or more people. The maximum number of participants can vary, depending on your

1. Tap > > settings, or tap Settings > network+, depending on your software version.2. On first use, type in your default voice mail nu

ContactsYou can save and organize your friends' phone numbers, addresses, and other contact information in the People hub. You can also get in to

Save a number from a received callHave you received a call from a person whose phone number is not yet saved in your People hub? You can easily save t

Copy contacts from a SIM cardIf you have contacts stored on your SIM card, you can copy them to your phone.Make sure your SIM card is inserted.1. Tap

Social networksWant to keep in touch with your friends? You can set up social networking services on your phone.Social networking services on your pho

Important: Before sharing your location, always consider carefully with whom you are sharing. Check the privacy settings of the social networking serv

MessagesStay in touch with your friends, and send them text or multimedia messages, or start chatting.You can open messages directly from the start sc

Send a messageWith text and multimedia messages, you can quickly contact your friends and family.If you start writing a message, and switch to another

1. Tap Messaging.2. To read a message, tap a conversation.Save an attachmentTap the attachment, such as a photo, and tap > save to phone.Delete

SafetyRead these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal.SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREASSwitch the device off when mobile pho

Your phone may ask you about using your location. You need to allow it to use this feature.1. When writing a text message, tap > my location.Send

Chat with your friendsDo you like chatting online with your friends? If you are out and about, you can send instant messages from your phone, no matte

1. On the start screen, tap .2. Tap an account, and write your username and password.Tip: Add your work mail, contacts, and calendar to your phone wi

You can pin several mailboxes to the start screen. For example, dedicate a tile for business mail and another for personal mail. If you link several m

Read mailWaiting for important news? Use your phone to read your mail instead of checking them only when you're at your desk.You can see when you

Delete mailIs your mailbox overflowing? Delete some mails to free up space in your phone.1. In your mailbox, tap to the left of the mails you want to

CameraWhy carry a separate camera if your phone has all you need for capturing memories? With your phone camera, you can easily take photos or record

Record a videoBesides taking photos with your phone, you can also capture your special moments as videos.1. To switch the camera on, press the camera

Use different scene modesLearn how to shoot photos in various situations using the different scene modes in your phone camera.Take a close-up photoIt

Save location info to your photos and videosIf you want to remember exactly where you were when you took a particular photo or video, you can set your

Keys and partsExplore the keys and parts of your new phone.1 Connector for headphones and speakerphones (3.5 mm)2 Earpiece3 Volume keys4 Power/Lock ke

• To change camera settings, such as aspect ratio, scene mode, and white balance, tap and photo settings... or video settings..., and tap the settin

Take an action shotWant to take great photos of moving objects? Use Nokia Smart Camera to convert photos of moving objects into a single dynamic photo

Remove moving objects in a photoDid someone walk through your photo in the last moment? Use Nokia Smart Camera and remove unwanted moving objects in a

Photos and videosShot lots of great photos and videos? Here's how you view, organize, share, and edit them.Photos hubThe photos you've taken

1. To view a photo you've taken, tap Camera Roll and the photo.2. To view the next photo, swipe left. To view the previous photo, swipe right.Zoo

Create an albumTo easily find photos of an occasion, a person, or a trip, organize your photos into albums according to subject, for example.If your c

Tip: Your phone is shown under portable devices as Windows Phone. To see the folders of your phone, double-click the name of the phone. There are sepa

Maps & navigationExplore what’s out there and how to get there.Switch location services onFind out where you are using HERE Maps, and save your lo

Contents of digital maps may sometimes be inaccurate and incomplete. Never rely solely on the content or the service for essential communications, suc

Tip: To add zoom controls to the map view, tap > settings, and switch Zoom controls to On .Find a locationHERE Maps helps you find specific loca

Insert the SIM cardRead on to learn how to insert your SIM card into your phone.Important: Your device uses a mini-UICC SIM card, also known as a micr

Find certain types of nearby placesWhen the nearby places are shown on the map, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and tap show categories and a

Find certain types of places in a buildingTap the building, and swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Tap show categories, and select a category.Fin

Your route opens in HERE Transit. Public transportation info is available in selected cities around the world.Add a photo to a placeSee something you

Change the look of the mapView the map in different modes to highlight certain details and to help you find your way more easily.1. On the start scree

1. Tap .2. Select the country or region.Remove a mapTap and hold the map, and tap delete.Drive to your destinationWhen you need clear turn-by-turn di

Sync your saved placesIf you're signed in to your Nokia account, your favorites are synced to your account automatically every time you open HERE

Upgrade HERE Drive to global navigationWith HERE Drive, you can navigate in the country or region your SIM card is registered to. Upgrade your navigat

Positioning methodsYour phone shows your location on the map using GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, or network (Cell ID) based positioning.The availability

InternetLearn how to create wireless connections and browse the web while keeping your data costs down.Define internet connectionsDoes your network se

Use your data plan efficientlyWorried about your data usage costs? The data sense app helps you find more efficient ways to use mobile data and track

4. Line up the battery contacts, and replace the battery.5. Press the bottom corner of the back cover against the bottom corner of your phone. The edg

Tip: You can also double-tap the screen.Open a new tabWhen you want to visit several websites at the same time, you can open up to 6 browser tabs and

Clear the browser historyWhen you've finished browsing, you can delete your private data, such as your browsing history and temporary internet fi

EntertainmentHaving a spare moment and in need of entertainment? Learn how to watch videos, listen to your favorite music, and play games.Watch and li

Listen to the radioEnjoy your favorite FM radio stations on the go.To listen to the radio, you need to attach a compatible headset to the device. The

2. Select what kind of music you want to listen to.Tip: Tap and hold the mix to pin it to the start screen or make it available offline. You can only

Find gigsDon't miss out on seeing your favorite bands playing live. With gigs, you can see what gigs are coming up near you.1. On the start scree

Windows Phone appWindows Phone app for desktopWindows Phone app for MacWindows ExplorerWindows 8 x x xWindows 8 RT x xWindows 7 x xWindows Vista/XP xM

Play a gameGaming on your phone is a truly social experience. Xbox, Microsoft's gaming service, lets you play games with your friends and use you

OfficeKeep yourself organized. Learn how to use the calendar and the Microsoft Office apps.Microsoft Office MobileMicrosoft Office Mobile is your offi

Create a Word documentYou can create new documents with Microsoft Word Mobile.1. Tap Office.2. Swipe to recent.3. Tap .4. Tap a blank Word file or

Insert the memory cardLearn how to insert your memory card into your phone.Use only compatible memory cards approved for use with this device. Incompa

5. To save your workbook, tap > save.Add a comment to a cellTap > comment.Apply a filter to cellsTap > apply filter.Change the cell and

Share documents with SharePoint Workspace MobileWork on shared Microsoft Office documents, and collaborate on projects, schedules, and ideas. With Mic

CalendarLearn how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up-to-date.Add a task to your to-do listDo you have important tasks to handle at wor

Use multiple calendarsWhen you set up mail accounts on your phone, you can see the calendars from all your accounts in one place.1. On the start scree

Tips for business usersUse your phone efficiently at work.For more info on Nokia’s offering for businesses, go to Nokia Expert Center at https://exper

Connect to the webYou can browse the internet using the optimal connection, be it a Wi-Fi connection or the fastest mobile data connection available.

Phone management & connectivityTake care of your phone and its contents. Learn how to connect to accessories and networks, transfer files, create

Make sure that the device battery has enough power, or connect the charger before starting the update.After the update, go to www.nokia.com/support to

Connect to a Wi-FiConnecting to a Wi-Fi network is a handy way of accessing the internet. When out and about, you can connect to Wi-Fi networks in pub

Connect to a wireless headsetWith a wireless headset (sold separately), you can speak on the phone hands-free – you can continue what you're doin