Windows Phone is unarguably the best of the operating systems and has a user friendly UI. With each new update, you are confronted with the latest technology. For example, the recent launch of Nokia Lumia 620 is a Windows phone to swear by its sleek, stylish and up to date technological advancement. However, to get started with your newly acquired Lumia 620 here are 7 things that you can learn to do.
Controlling Your Xbox 360
The best thing it seems for any gamer that Lumia 620 has to offer is to act as a gaming controller to your Xbox 360. You can use your Windows enabled phone to control the mouse and a keyboard easily. Initially you need to install an app named SmartGlass from Windows Market place.
• Ensure that your Xbox is powered on.
• Install and run the SmartGlass app on your Smartphone and press the icon depicting 3 dots and select the option of connect to your Xbox.
• You can easily detect that the device is pared when you see the Remote option
• Now use the on-screen buttons on your phone to enable controlling your gaming device
• If you are still in a fix then hit the try again. Another thing that you need to keep in mind is that both the devices are using the same router for Wi-Fi connect.
• Now choose between the various modes of guide, keyboard, controller or browser. Make the choice by right and left arrow buttons.
• Use the on-screen buttons and swipe up, down, left and right to begin playing. If you wish to swipe back to the IE then swipe across the screen of your p hone and use the on-screen keyboard.
• You can even choose to open SmartGlass apps that includes Netflix.
• Install and run the SmartGlass app on your Smartphone and press the icon depicting 3 dots and select the option of connect to your Xbox.
• You can easily detect that the device is pared when you see the Remote option
• Now use the on-screen buttons on your phone to enable controlling your gaming device
• If you are still in a fix then hit the try again. Another thing that you need to keep in mind is that both the devices are using the same router for Wi-Fi connect.
• Now choose between the various modes of guide, keyboard, controller or browser. Make the choice by right and left arrow buttons.
• Use the on-screen buttons and swipe up, down, left and right to begin playing. If you wish to swipe back to the IE then swipe across the screen of your p hone and use the on-screen keyboard.
• You can even choose to open SmartGlass apps that includes Netflix.
Notification via Message
Running late for a lunch appointment with a group of your friends, instead of texting each friend, you can send one message about your late arrival. This can be done by inviting your contacts to an appointment. This is how it can be done:
• Go to Calendar app
• Select the appointment of the day and enter your text message: running late for the appointment.
• Choose the icon that looks like a stickman running, this will reveal the pop up message that you constructed along with the contacts of people who are attending the meeting. Press send to send the message to your friends.
• Select the appointment of the day and enter your text message: running late for the appointment.
• Choose the icon that looks like a stickman running, this will reveal the pop up message that you constructed along with the contacts of people who are attending the meeting. Press send to send the message to your friends.
Locating Nearest Gas Station
At times, it happens that you run out of gas, when searching for a local gas station one needs to have online connectivity. However, with Nokia Lumia 620 you do not need an online connectivity or even install an additional app for it. You can utilize the inbuilt app of Nokia Drive that will give you turn-by-turn directions for driving.
Select the destination-> Search-> enter the text Gas Station. A list of local gas stations will appear in order of their proximity of location. If you want to save these directions then press the Star icon to add it to your favorites. Harassment
Locate Nearby Attraction with Your Camera
Lumia 620 comes powered with a technology that enables in looking for local attractions. Download the app called City Lens and launch it on your phone. Now move your camera or rotate your camera to the direction where you can find restaurants, shops, malls or pubs. All this will start showing up in real time on your camera. You can even manage to click a shot within your viewfinder. This will help you to seek directions and even share the location with your contacts. Additionally, if you are curious about how the location looks at an eagle eye shot then place your phone on a flat surface and enjoy the bird's eye view.
Share Data via NFC
Sharing is fun and simple when you are using Nokia Lumia 620 that is enabled with NFC technology. this technology allows in transferring data, contacts, pictures and other such things between two devices by taping them together.
• Go to Settings-> Tap+ Send, enable the feature on other device where you need to transfer your data.
• A command prompt will ask you for paring it, bring the devices close together until you hear a sound.
• A command prompt will ask you for paring it, bring the devices close together until you hear a sound.
Share Your Wi-Fi
Internet tethering can turn your phone into mobile Wi-Fi router. This helps a group of connected people to share your 3G data via Wi-Fi enabled devices. Practically it becomes possible to allow almost eight connections to browse internet on your laptop using your phone. However, you need to remember that the speed of the connection depends upon the number of people connected. To transform your phone into a router apply the following steps:
• Turn on the feature and then select the option of Setup.
• Choose a name of a Broadcast that can be identified by your group of friends.
• Set a password to it to enable your friend to connect to your device.
• Share the password of your network with your friends with whom you want to give access to your 3G sharing.
• Choose a name of a Broadcast that can be identified by your group of friends.
• Set a password to it to enable your friend to connect to your device.
• Share the password of your network with your friends with whom you want to give access to your 3G sharing.
Unify Your Inbox
If you are the one who receives many e-mails and seems hard for you to manage your multiple accounts then it is always advisable to unify them into one. this is the advantage offered in Lumia 620 that helps you organize your multiple accounts into one place making it easier for you to fetch e-mails.
• Go to an e-mail account that you want to link.
• Press the button that depicts... symbol.
• Select Link Inboxes and choose one inbox where you want it all to merge.
• Now you can access it anytime for e-mails by entering your password.
• Press the button that depicts... symbol.
• Select Link Inboxes and choose one inbox where you want it all to merge.
• Now you can access it anytime for e-mails by entering your password.
All the above given tips will help you get started with your Nokia Lumia 620.
She is a Technology writer who is keen on any new emerging technology updates. She is working with Qresolve as a Technical Support Engineer. Semeli Karen McPherson has been offering online tech support to global customers for issues related to laptops, desktops, Mac and devices including iPods, tablets, iPhones, computer support and more. She caters to the segment of core technology and provides viable solutions to any issues related to technology and software. Her expertise and skills in handling key technology issues is immaculate and quick result bearing. Through her articles and postings she aims to provide knowledge and solutions to common technology issues that a user faces.
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