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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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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
capabilities, enabled via a wireless charging shell that you can snap onto the device.
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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
a physical home button.
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Live Tiles
ALL IN THE TILING Live Tiles show real-time data and information from
your favorite apps.
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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
Xbox Integrationin Chapter 5, Go Beyond Windows.)
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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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