Nokia Lumia 2520 User manual

User Guide
Nokia Lumia 2520
RX-114
Issue 1.0 EN-US

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Contents
Safety 4
Get started 5
Keys and parts 5
Insert the SIM and memory card 6
Charge your tablet 7
First start-up 8
Lock the keys and screen 11
Antenna locations 12
Basics 13
Get to know your tablet 13
Personalize your tablet 19
Take a screenshot 20
Extend battery life 21
Save on data costs 22
Text input 23
Search your tablet 25
SkyDrive 25
Nokia account 27
People & messaging 28
Contacts 28
Social networks 29
Mail 30
Camera 34
Take a photo 34
Record a video 35
Photos hub 35
Maps & navigation 38
Switch location services on 38
HERE Maps 38
Positioning methods 41
Internet 42
Define how your tablet connects to the
web 42
Web browser 43
Close all network connections 45
Entertainment 46
Watch & Listen 46
Get started with the Nokia Music app 46
Store 48
Games 50
Office 51
Microsoft Office 51
Calendar 53
Device management & connectivity 54
Keep your tablet up to date 54
Wi-Fi 55
Bluetooth 55
NFC 56
Memory and storage 58
Security 59
Access codes 61
Troubleshooting and support 62
Product and safety information 63
User Guide
Nokia Lumia 2520
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Safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal.
SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS
Switch the device off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference
or danger, for example, in aircraft, in hospitals or near medical equipment, fuel, chemicals,
or blasting areas. Obey all instructions in restricted areas.
ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST
Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving. Your
first consideration while driving should be road safety.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.
BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
Use only batteries, chargers, and other accessories approved by Nokia for use with this
device. Do not connect incompatible products.
KEEP YOUR DEVICE DRY
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
GLASS PARTS
The device screen is made of glass. This glass can break if the device is dropped on a hard
surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do not touch the glass parts of
the device or attempt to remove the broken glass from the device. Stop using the device until the
glass is replaced by qualified service personnel.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the speakerphone is in use.
SAR
This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used in the normal use position, in direct
contact with the body. The specific maximum SAR values can be found in the Certification
Information (SAR) section of this user guide. For more info, go to www.sar-tick.com.
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Get started
Get to grips with the basics, and have your tablet up and running in no time.
Keys and parts
Explore the keys and parts of your new tablet.
1 SIM door key
2 Memory card and micro-SIM holder
3 LED indicator light for front camera
4 Front camera
5 Power/Lock key
6Volumekeys
7Microphones
8Micro-USB3.0connector
9 Micro-HDMI connector
10 Speakerphones
11 Windows button
12 Camera
13 Microphone
14 NFC area
15 Connector for headphones and
speakerphones (3.5 mm)
16 Charger connector
17 Keyboard dock
Some of the accessories mentioned in this user
guide may be sold separately.
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Insert the SIM and memory card
Your tablet uses a micro-SIM card, also known as a mini-UICC card.
Important: This device is designed to be used with a mini-UICC SIM card, also known as a micro-
SIM card only. A micro-SIM card is smaller than the standard SIM card. Use of incompatible SIM
cards, or use of SIM card adapters, may damage the card or the device, and may corrupt data
stored on the card.
Use only compatible memory cards approved for use with this device. Incompatible cards may
damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.
Some microSD cards may not be compatible with this tablet.
Your tablet supports memory cards with capacity of up to 32 GB.
The tablet must be switched off before inserting the SIM or memory card.
Do not remove the memory card when the tablet is on. Doing so may damage the memory card and
the tablet.
1. Use the SIM doorkey to unlock the SIMholder. Push the key into the hole until the holder is released.
2. Pull out the holder.
3. Put the cards in the holder with their contact areas face down, the memory card on the left and
the SIM on the right, and push the holder back into the tablet.
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Charge your tablet
Learn how to charge your tablet.
Charge your tablet
Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it before you
can switch your tablet on for the first time.
Make sure you use a compatible charger to charge your tablet.
1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet, then connect the charger cable to your tablet.
The charger connector glows green as long as the charger is plugged in, even if you disconnect the
cable from your tablet.
2. When the battery is full, disconnect the charger from the tablet, then from the wall outlet.
You don't need to charge the battery for a specific length of time, and you can use the tablet while
it's charging.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the tablet can be used.
Tip: The charger plug is detachable. When traveling abroad, you can change the plug to fit the
wall outlet. The different plugs are sold separately.
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Battery
Take good care of your battery, it's the life force of your tablet.
Your tablet has an internal, non-removable, rechargeable battery. Use only Nokia approved chargers
designated for this tablet.
Authorized retail points may also offer a battery replacement service.
Important: Only qualified personnel or an authorized service facility should replace the battery.
Unauthorized battery replacement may invalidate your warranty.
First start-up
Learn how to get your new tablet up and running.
Switch your tablet on or off
Are you ready? Switch your tablet on, and start exploring it.
Press the power key.
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Switch the tablet off
Swipe in from the right of the screen, and tap Settings > > Shut down.
Set up your tablet
Make your tablet your own right from the start.
1. Switch your tablet on.
2. To set up and name your tablet, follow the instructions shown on the screen.
3. Create your Microsoft account, or sign in with your existing username and password. With a
Microsoft account, you can, for example, get apps from Store or access more Microsoft services,
such as SkyDrive. You need an internet connection. If you don't have a data plan, data transmission
costs may pile up quickly. For info about possible data costs, contact your network service provider.
If you can't connect to the internet, you can create the account later.
Tip: Forgot your password? You can request it to be sent to you in a mail or text message.
4. Finally, create a username and, if you want, also a password for your local user profile on your
tablet.
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Tip: You can create several Microsoft accounts, for different family members, for example.
When creating an account, tap Add a child's account to create an account for your child, with
added features such as Family Safety and reports about your child's PC activities.
To change users, tap the username in the top right corner of the screen. Here you can also
change the account picture, lock the tablet, or sign out.
Example: To create a Microsoft account later, swipe in from the right of the screen, and tap
Settings > Change PC settings > Accounts > Other accounts > > Add an account. To create
your account on the internet, go to www.live.com.
Connect the headset to your tablet
Enjoy your favorite music without background disturbance.
Connect the headset to your tablet.
Do not connect products that create an output signal, as this may damage the device. Do not connect
any voltage source to the audio connector. If you connect an external device or headset, other than
those approved for use with this device, to the audio connector, pay special attention to volume
levels.
Change the volume
Trouble hearing music, or is the volume too loud? You can change the volume to your liking.
Press the volume keys up or down.
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The volume keys control all sounds, including the volume of alarms and reminders.
Lock the keys and screen
Want to avoid accidental key presses when not using the tablet?
Press the power key.
You can use the volume keys even when the screen is locked.
Unlock the keys and screen
Press the power key, and drag the lock screen up.
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Lock the screen rotation
Swipe in from the right of the screen, and tap Settings > Screen > .
Unlock the screen rotation
Swipe in from the right of the screen, and tap Settings > Screen > .
Antenna locations
Learn where the antennas are located on your tablet to get the best possible performance.
The antenna areas are highlighted.
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Basics
Learn how to get the most out of your new tablet.
Get to know your tablet
With your tablet, you can easily keep up with what's going on and always have your favorite stuff
conveniently pinned to the start screen.
Arrange your most frequently used apps on the start screen (1). You can find all your installed apps
in the apps menu (2).
Tip: To switch from the start screen to the apps menu, swipe up.
Use the touch screen
Explore your tablet with a tap, swipe, or drag.
1. To use your tablet, simply tap the touch screen.
2. To see detailed info or, while in Desktop, to see further options, tap and hold the item or app you
want to explore.
Example: To open a menu with more options in Desktop, tap and hold the item.
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Drag an item
On the start screen, tap and hold an item, and slide your finger across the screen.
Swipe
Place your finger on the screen, and slide it in the desired direction.
Example: To quickly scroll through a long list or menu, slide your finger quickly in a flicking
motion up or down the screen, and lift your finger. To stop the scrolling, tap the screen.
Zoom in or out
Place 2 fingers on an item, such as a map, photo, or web page, and slide your fingers apart or together.
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You may not be able to zoom in or out in all apps.
Rotate an item
Place 2 or more fingers on the item, and rotate it.
You may not be able to rotate all items.
Tip: You can also rotate the whole screen. Simply turn the tablet 90 degrees.
Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp
object on the touch screen.
Find the menus
Find your way around your tablet. Learn how to quickly access settings, search, and sharing, as well
as other useful features.
Swipe in from the right of the screen.
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• To search your tablet or the web, tap Search.
• To share stuff, tap Share.
• To go to the start screen, tap Start. To switch between the start screen and your previous
screen, tap Start again. You can also press the Windows button.
• To manage the devices your tablet is connected to, tap Devices.
• To change settings on any screen, tap Settings. The available settings vary depending on your
current screen.
See more options
In any app or on the start screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen for more options, such as
adding attachments in Mail.
Switch between apps
When you've got lots of different things to do, it's easy to switch between the tasks at hand.
1. Swipe in from the left of the screen to see your most recently used apps.
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2. To switch to an app, simply tap the app.
Close an app
Slide your finger down from the top of the screen all the way to the bottom of the screen.
Split the screen
Ever feel like doing 2 things at the same time? Split the screen to multitask efficiently.
1. Slide your finger in from the left of the screen to grab a currently running app.
2. Drag and drop the app to the left or right half of the screen. The app opens in a smaller window.
Tip: To resize the app views, drag the screen divider left or right.
Use your tablet with ease
You can make your tablet tell you what is shown on the screen, and make the screen easier to view.
Swipe in from the right of the screen, and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Ease of Access.
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Use the screen reader
Tap Narrator, and switch Narrator to On .
To hear the names of the items on the screen, move your finger on the screen. To open an item,
double-tap the item.
To switch the screen reader off, press and the volume up key at the same time.
Switch high contrast on
Tap High contrast, and choose the theme you want.
Make notifications show for longer
Tap Other options, and change the setting for Show notifications for.
Magnify the screen
Are the icons and text on your tablet too small? Magnify the screen, so you can read more easily.
1. On the start screen, swipe in from the right of the screen, and tap Settings.
2. Tap Change PC settings > Ease of Access > Magnifier.
3. Switch Magnifier to On .
4. To zoom in, tap .
5. To move on the magnified screen, swipe left, right, up, or down on the frame around the screen.
Switch the magnifier off
Tap until the icon is no longer shown, and tap .
Use your tablet in airplane mode
In places where you're not allowed to connect to the internet with your tablet, you can still access
your music, videos, and offline games if you switch airplane mode on.
Airplane mode closes connections to the mobile network and switches your phone’s wireless features
off. Comply with the instructions and safety requirements given by, for example, your airline, and
any applicable laws and regulations. Where allowed, you can connect to a Wi-Fi network to, for
example, browse the internet or switch Bluetooth and NFC sharing on in airplane mode.
1. Swipe in from the right of the screen, and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Network >
Airplane mode.
2. Switch Airplane mode to On .
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Personalize your tablet
Learn how to rearrange the start screen to suit your needs, and how to change themes and tones to
suit your mood.
Personalize the start screen
Always have your favorite apps but a tap away. You can pin apps, contacts, and websites to the start
screen, and group tiles as you like. Some tiles can be resized, or turned live to show, for example, the
latest news.
1. Tap and hold the tile you want to move.
2. Drag and drop the tile to a new location.
Tip: To quickly move a tile from one side of the screen to the other, drag the tile to the bottom
of the screen, and hold it still for a couple of seconds. The start screen zooms out, and you can
easily move the tile to a new location anywhere on the screen.
To create a new group, drop the tile onto an empty space on the screen.
Pin an app
Tap and hold the app, and tap .
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Tip: Changed your mind? To clear the selection, tap the app again.
Unpin a tile
On the start screen, tap and hold a tile, and tap .
Unpinning a tile removes it from the start screen, but it doesn't, for example, uninstall the app or
remove the website from your favorites.
Change tile settings
On the start screen, tap and hold the tile to show the tile options.
Tip: You can, for example, resize some tiles, or switch a live tile on or off. The live tiles update
when your tablet is connected to the internet.
Modify your theme
You can modify your tablet's display theme, to match your taste and mood.
1. Tap Desktop, swipe in from the right of the screen, and tap Settings > Personalization.
2. Modify your theme.
Personalize your tones
You can select the best sounds for your tablet.
1. Tap Desktop, swipe in from the right of the screen, and tap Settings > Personalization >
Sounds.
2. From the list shown, tap the type of tone or alert you want to change, and tap Browse to select a
sound. To listen to a sound, tap Test.
Tip: You can create sound schemes for different situations, for example, more discreet sounds
to use when you're at the office. After you've changed the sounds to your liking, tap Save
As… to save the sounds as a scheme.
Take a screenshot
Save the things on your screen by taking a screenshot.
Press the volume down key and the start key at the same time.
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