Microsoft Lumia 650 User Manual & Setup Guide

If you need a manual or help with the setup of your Microsoft Lumia 650, check out our user guide to start using your handset, connect to the internet and more!

1. Unboxing and assembling your Microsoft Lumia 650
2. Set up your phone for the first time
3. Connecting to Wi-Fi and mobile networks
4. Find out how to add your email accounts
5. How to add and import contacts to your Lumia
6. Using the App Store to find new apps
7. Securing your Microsoft Lumia 650 with a lock screen
8. How to make phone calls on your Lumia
9. Send text & picture messages
10. Sending emails and attachments on your Lumia
11. How to set alarms on the Microsoft Lumia 650
12. Read our tips to learn more about your phone

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Unboxing and assembling your Microsoft Lumia 650

Inside the box* you should find:

• 1 x Microsoft Lumia 650
• 1 x Battery
• 1 x Mains charger

*some box contents may vary

You will also need a nano-SIM, either from your old phone or one given to you at point-of-sale. If you wish to install a microSD (memory) card, you'll need that to hand also.

Assembly

The first thing you will have to do in order to insert the nano-SIM and microSD cards is to remove the Lumia 650's back cover. Holding the phone upright and with the screen facing away from you, use the small thumbnail hole where the charging port is to begin to pull the back cover away. Once that bottom part starts to come away you can then pull the rest of the cover away too. The cover is quite flexible so don't worry too much if it bends a little. If the battery has already been inserted, remove this first to reveal the slots for the cards to go in.

The nano-SIM and microSD cards slide into slots in the left edge of the battery slot. There are indicators on the information strip to show which cards go where, and which way round. The microSD goes in the slot nearest the camera lens, with the thin end going in first and the gold-coloured contacts facing down. The nano-SIM card goes in the slot furthest away from the camera lens, again with the gold-coloured contacts facing down, and with the cut-off corner end inserted first.

With the cards installed, replace the battery (making sure that the contacts are lined up with the body of the phone) and then carefully replace the back cover. You can use the camera hole as a guide to place it, and then press firmly around all the edges until the whole cover is clicked back in to place.

Charging the Microsoft Lumia 650

The next thing to do is make sure the phone has enough power. Plug the mains adapter into a power socket and the smaller end into the micro-USB socket on the bottom edge of the Microsoft Lumia to start charging the phone. There should be some charge already in the battery but it may not be enough to complete the set up, so be prepared to connect the charger if necessary as you work through this guide.

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Set up your phone for the first time

1. Scroll through to choose the language you want to use on your Lumia (English is the default) and tap next.
2. Select your country or region by tapping the box and choosing from the drop-down menu. If you're in the UK, then that's already selected so just tap Next.
3. Tap Accept to agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement, which you can inspect by tapping the links on screen.
4. Check that the time zone, date and time are correct. If any are not, then tap the box and adjust using the sliders onscreen. When you've got the correct time and date showing, tap Next.

5. You will be asked to connect to Wi-Fi. Find your Wi-Fi network name in the list and tap on it to start the connection process. You can also Skip this step if you wish, but we would always recommend using Wi-Fi when possible, as the connection is usually faster and more stable, and it doesn't affect your data allowance!
6. Enter the wireless password when prompted. This may also be referenced on your router as the WEP key, WPA key, wireless key or passphrase. This will be case sensitive so make sure you enter it correctly, checking it by tapping in the Show password box, and tap Done when you are ready to proceed.
7. If it was successful the handset will show the network you are connected to, and a Wi-Fi symbol will appear in the top left corner of the screen, next to the signal bars. Tap Next to proceed.
8. Tap Express to initialise the listed settings for error reporting, Find my phone, search personalisation, etc, as listed. If you wish to customise these settings, tap Customise and change any settings you wish to.

9. The next screen tells you about keeping your life in sync with a Microsoft account, and this is the most important account you can add to a Windows Phone. Your Lumia 650 needs one in order to operate correctly, back up your data, and to allow you to download apps from the Windows Store. If you have an email address with ending in hotmail.com, live.com or outlook.com, or their .co.uk counterparts, then you already have a Microsoft account, and you should tap sign in. If not, tap create one to make a free Microsoft account by completing the on screen form.
10. If you're signing in, enter your Microsoft account email address and password in the boxes provided, and tap Next. If you're signing up for a new account, complete the onscreen form.
11. If you have used the same Microsoft on a previous Windows Phone, you will be invited to restore it from a backup. If so, either tap the phone name you wish to restore from, or tap Don't restore, and then tap Next.

12. You will be asked about uploading your photos and videos to One Drive, which is free online storage from Microsoft. This is always a good idea as most digital images are irreplaceable. Tap Next to set this up, or Notnow to skip this.
13. Cortana is your own personal digital assistant, and can help you control your phone, send emails and messages, and much more all using the power of your voice. You can choose not to set this up by tapping Not now, but if you wish to use it, or at least try it out, tap Use Cortana.
14. Your Lumia will send a few minutes configuring some pre-installed apps, and when it has completed this tap Next.
15. That's it, you're ready to go! Tap Done to close the wizard.

At this point you have finished with the initial set up and you will be on the Lock Screen. Swipe up on the screen to unlock it, and you will see the home screen. At the bottom there are three icons on a menu bar; The Windows icon in the middle will always bring you back to this home screen, the back arrow on the left will take you back to the previous screen, wherever you are, and the magnifying glass is there to open the search tool, to help you search your phone or the internet.

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Connecting to Wi-Fi and mobile networks

Your new Lumia 650 has two ways to connect to the internet, either using mobile internet through your phone's SIM card or via a wireless network. Here's how to connect your new handset to both of these services.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

The Wi-Fi setup on the Lumia couldn't be easier. You will need to know the password (if required) for the network before you begin. Once you have that, then follow these few simple steps to connect to your chosen wireless network:

1. From the home screen, swipe right-to-left to open up your apps.
2. Scroll down and tap on Settings.
3. In sthe settings menu, tap Network & wireless.
4. Tap on WiFi.

5. Make sure the switch is set to On. Find your chosen network in the list shown on screen, and tap on it to continue.
6. Enter the password, bearing in mind it will be case-sensitive. Depending on your router, it may also be called the wireless passkey or passphrase, WEP key, or WPA key. There is a tickbox to display the password you have entered, in order to check it's spelt correctly before attempting to connect. Tap Done to connect and move on.
7. If all goes well you should see the words Connected to followed by your network name, and also a wi-fi symbol appearing on the top line of the display, next to the signal bars. If it isn't fully solid, that just means the signal isn't full strength, but should still work fine.

Connecting to mobile internet

When you insert your micro-SIM and turn your Lumia 650 on for the first time it will attempt to set up your mobile data connection automatically. The indicator for mobile data is a letter (G, E, H, 3Gor 4G) alongside the signal bars at the top-left corner of the display, as shown left. When Wi-Fi is connected, these are replaced by the Wi-Fi symbol, so you may need to turn off Wi-Fi in order to check your mobile internet connection.

If you can get on to the internet without Wi-Fi then your handset is up and running and you won't need to do anything in this section. If not, then these steps should help to get your handset configured, just remember to keep checking for the data indicator letter next to the signal bars after each change!

1. Open the Network & wireless settings by swiping across to access your Apps, scrolling down and taping on Settings then tapping Wireless & networks.
2. Tap WiFi and turn it off using the switch, then go back and tap on Mobile+SIM.
3. Make sure the Data connection switch is On. If not, tap on it to change this to on. Often this 'll need to do.is all you'
4. You may also need to check the settings in the Lumia. Scroll down and tap on SIM settings.

5. The Network selection should be set to automatic. If this does not bring the correct settings to your 650, tap Search for networks and choose the correct settings from the list of SIM card profiles.
6. If your network is not listed, you will need to contact your mobile network to have the settings sent to your phone, or you can add them manually. This can be done by tapping Add an Internet APN or Add an MMS APN and completing the form, entering the correct settings. Don't be put off by the number of fields of data required, we have written guides to entering these settings (they're called APNs - Access Point Names) to help you get set up.

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Find out how to add your email accounts

The Microsoft Lumia 650 is great for email. It will support POP, IMAP and Exchange account types, and the setup is simple and straightforward for most accounts. Let's look at adding an account to your handset to get you up and running.

Email setup

From the home screen, swipe right-to-left to get to your apps list, and then follow the steps below:

1. Scroll down and tap on Settings.
2. Tap Accounts.
3. Tap Your email and accounts.
4. Any accounts already on your Lumia will show here (including your Microsoft account). To configure another account, tap Add an account.

5. From the list, find your account type and tap on it. In this example we're adding a Yahoo! account, but if your account type is not listed then tap Other account. You may need additional account-specific information to complete that setup, and we've written a guide to email server settings to assist you with this.
6. Tap on the email address and password boxes in turn to enter your account details. You can check the password by tapping the eye to the right of the box, then tap Sign in to continue.
7. Complete any other information requested by your account provider, such as the name to add to your outgoing mail (as in our example).
8. When you see your account has been added successfully, tap Done.

Your email can be accessed through the Outlook app on the Home screen.

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How to add and import contacts to your Lumia

We can help you to easily move your contacts across from your old handset on to your new Microsoft Lumia 650. To find out how to do this, simply click the link below to read our guide to transferring Windows Phone contacts and other data- it contains step-by-step instructions for you to follow.

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Using the App Store to find new apps

Find out how to download any of your favourite apps and games to your Sony Xperia M5 by following our guide to the Windows Store. Click the link to learn about finding new apps, downloading updates or reinstalling any apps or games you already own.

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Securing your Microsoft Lumia 650 with a lock screen

1. Swipe across the home screen, to open the Apps list, scroll down and tap on Settings, then tap Personalisation.
2. In the Personalisation menu, tap on Lock screen.
3. The security settings are not easy to spot in the menus. Scroll to the bottom and tap Sign-in options.
4. You will now have the opportunity to create a PIN to protect your phone and its data. Tap Add.

5. You will be asked to provide the password for your Microsoft account. Enter it in the box and tap save.
6. We're entering a 4-digit PIN but it can be longer. Tap into the first box and enter your chosen PIN.
7. Confirm your unlock PIN by entering it in the second box, then tap OK.
8. Your phone and its content are now protected by the Password you've set. You can choose the length of time the phone will Require sign-in by tapping the box and choosing a different time-out from the drop-down menu.
9. Also on this page are options for changing your PIN, resetting it if you forget it and removing it completely.

One thing to remember though, if you do change the lock timeout, remember that although your screen may have gone off, your handset may not be locked securely until a period of time has elapsed. When you're happy, tap the Windows button to return to the home screen.

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How to make phone calls on your Lumia

How to make a phone call

1. The first step to making a phone call is to open the Phone icon from the home screen by tapping on it.
2. The phone app will open to the call history. This will allow you to call recent contacts quickly and easily.
3. Swiping across the screen will bring you to your speed dial screen. This is where you can pin contacts that you need to call frequently, making life easier for yourself. To add new contacts here, tap the + at the bottom of the screen and then select a contact.
4. At the bottom of the screen there are several icons. The first is a shortcut to your Voicemail. The second is your phone book; tap this to scroll through your contacts, then just tap their name to call them.

5. Swiping across again gives you access to the dialler keypad. You can use this to enter a number then tap the Call button to dial it directly.
6. You can also use the dialler keypad to spell out the name of a person in your contacts. In our example, we're searching for a contact by tapping the numbers "2277" which correspond to the first four letters of his name (Barry). As you type, contacts will show until you can find the one you're looking for - tap it to call that person!
7. At the right is the menu icon, three dots, which allows you access to the settings to adjust such things as caller ID display and voicemail numbers.

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Send text & picture messages

1. Locate and tap the Messaging app from your home screen. The icon is a white speech bubble with a smiley emoticon on it. If you have unread messages, you will see a number beside the icon indicating the number of unread items.
2. You will see a list of message conversations between you and others. New messages show in your highlight colour. To reply to a message, tap the thread. To compose a new message, tap on the + at the bottom of the screen.
3. Now you're looking at a blank text message. To choose the recipient, enter their number directly, tap the + at the right-hand end of the line to choose from your contacts, or start to type their name for the Lumia to suggest a contact which you can tap to select.
4. Now you've chosen who you're messaging, it's time to type out what you want to say. Tap into the Type a message box and use the keyboard to write your message. To send your message tap the highlighted arrow at the right of the message box.

How to add an attachment to send an MMS message

1. To add an attachment, such as a picture, video or sound recording, tap the paper clip. Options will appear to allow you to choose what you'd like to attach to your message, each of which can be selected by tapping on the correct line. (If you're sending a picture or video, it will be sent as a Multimedia message, and you may be charged for this - check with your mobile network about costs!).
2. In our example we're adding a photo; Navigate through the files on your phone to locate the item you wish to attach, and select it by tapping it.
3. Once you've attached your item, it will display in the body of the message, allowing you to add further text before you send it by tapping the Send button.
4. When your message has sent, you'll see the text box appear below it ready for your next message.

How to delete a message thread

If you'd like to delete a thread of messages from your handset, open the Messaging app and locate the thread you'd like to delete by finding the other person's name in the message list.

Touch and hold on their name, and a menu will appear below it. This will allow you to Delete the thread, Dute the contact so that you don't receive notifications about future messages or even Block their number from contacting you.

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Sending emails and attachments on your Lumia

If you've set up your email account you're probably already receiving emails on your Lumia 650, but you may be wondering how to send emails and attachments to other people. Find out how with these short and helpful steps!

Sending a new email

To send an email, you must have already set up an email account on your Microsoft Lumia. If you haven't added your account yet, please check our chapter on adding an email account for more information. To see your emails, tap the Outlook tile on the home screen, or in the Apps list.

1. With the Outlook app open, you'll need to choose which account you want to send your mail from (if you have more than one account set up). Tap the Menu icon (three bars) then select the account you wish to use.
2. Your chosen inbox will be on screen. To start, tap the compose button which is a + at the bottom of the email screen.
3. Tap into the To line to select the intended recipient. Start to type their name using the keyboard and any matching contacts will appear. Tap on the correct contact to add them to the recipient list. You can also enter an address directly if the intended recipient is not a contact.
4. Enter a Subject for your email by tapping on that line and entering it via the keyboard.
5. Now that you've set it up, type your message by tapping into the main window. If you just want to send a text email, then you can send it by tapping the arrow on the menu bar above the keyboard.

Adding attachments

6. To add an attachment, tap the paper clip on the menu bar. When the menu opens, choose which app (or memory card) you'd like to lok in for your attachment.
7. Navigate through your files by using the on screen menu to find the item you want, and tap it to select it.
8. When you've made your selections, tap the tick at the bottom to attach the chosen files to your email.
9. Add further attachments if you wish, and compose your message. To send, tap the arrow.

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How to set alarms on the Microsoft Lumia 650

Setting an alarm

1. Alarms are set and amended through a dedicated app on the Lumia 650. From the home screen, swipe across to open your Apps, then tap on Alarms & Clock.
2. A sample alarm should be present, but not active. You can tap this line to edit it, or tap the + to set a new alarm.
3. The alarm options screen opens, allowing you define all aspects of the alarm you wish to set. Set the alarm time scrolling through the hours and minutes separately, and when you're happy with the time chosen tap the tick.
4. Choose to repeat the alarm on multiple days (such as every weekday) by tapping Repeats then ticking the boxes, and tap the background to close this.

5. You can also edit the sound, name and snooze time for each alarm. When you're happy with the settings, tap the disk icon to save and set the alarm.
6. The displayed alarm will now show in the menu. The switch will be on showing your highlight colour which indicates the alarm is set to go off at the date and time displayed.
7. To prevent an alarm from going off, tap the switch. This will change to black, indicating that the alarm is not set.
8. To delete a specific alarm, touch and hold on it and then tap Delete.

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Read our tips to learn more about your phone

So that's your new Microsoft Lumia 650 set up and ready to go. Before you go, we'll leave you with a few tips to help you get the most out of your new phone.

Extend your Battery Life

You may find initially that your Lumia's battery doesn't seem to last too long between charges. Often that is simply due to the newness of the phone - new devices need quite a bit of setting up, downloading apps and getting things laid out "just so". In addition, you want to show your friends what it can do, and these all mean that the screen is on a lot more than in everyday use. While nice and pretty, that big colour screen is a power-hog, so here's a few idea on how to get the most from each charge:

• When exiting an app, use the back key to close it completely, as the Windows key will leave it running in the background.
• Shorten the time it takes for the screen to turn off. Tap Settings > Personalisation> Lock screen> Screen times out after and select 30 seconds or less.
• Reduce the screen brightness. Tap Settings> System> Display and use the slider to decrease the brightness level, saving power.
• Turn off Bluetooth. Using this only when necessary will save power. Tap Settings> Devices> Bluetooth and flip the switch.
• Enable Battery saver mode. This will limit background app updates and push notifications, making more power reserve available for core functions. Tap Settings> System> Battery saver and flip the switch to turn it on.

Bring some colour to your life (and your Lumia!)

The Stock colour scheme of the Lumia 650 won't be to everyone's tastes. Many people prefer a lighter interface, and the Lumia will allow you to customise most aspects of this. To get started, head to Settings> Personalisation> Colours.

You can switch from Dark to light mode, which eill give your screen a white background rather than the standard black interface. You can choose any of 49 accent colours which show on the tiles on the front screen, as well as on settings icons and things like switches and buttons within the settings menus. You can also choose to turn the navigation bar (the bar at the bottom of the phone with the Back, Home and Search icons on it) the same colour as your highlight by selecting that switch.

You won't have to leave the settings to see what it will look like though, as there is a preview window at the top to show you exactly what your changes will look like.

What are you waiting for?

Using your Notification Bar

The notification bar sits at the top of your phone screen and shows you when new voicemails, emails and other messages arrive on your handset.

To view or respond to a notification, touch your finger to the top of the phone screen and drag it downwards. The notification bar will drag down with your finger, showing you more detailed information about each symbol in your notification bar.

Touch one of your notifications to be taken to the related app - tapping a text message will take you to your messages, tapping a missed call will take you to your call history, and so on.

There are also buttons to quickly enable and disable some of the more commonly accessed settings, making your phone easier to control and master!

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