Help and how-to

New phone?

Start here first to get your phone set up and working the way you want it to.

Basics

Find out how to update the phone software, use Speech on the phone and other basic tasks.

People + email

Do you want to send emails and text messages? Check Facebook? Find a contact? It's all here.

Pictures

Learn how to take pictures and immediately share them with your network.

Browsing + maps

Your phone gives you access to the world and a way to navigate through it.

Music + videos

Keep your music collection in your pocket at all times.

Applications + games

You'll never be bored again, with a collection of applications and games to keep you (and your kids) busy.

Office Mobile

Microsoft Office Mobile on your phone allows you to view, edit and share Office files anywhere, anytime.
Featured topics
See what great features we've included in our latest software release.
All you need to know to get started with your new Windows Phone.
Personalising your Start screen to suit your style.
You don't always have to press. Try using voice commands instead.
Baffled by the hieroglyphics at the top of your screen? See our handy guide.
Check out our quick tip, overview and step-by-step videos.
Try our support forums, tutorials and troubleshooting tools.
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*Some features, applications and services are not available in all areas. See your service provider for details. Application availability and pricing are subject to change. Except where noted, information on this site refers to functionality in Windows Phone 7.5.