Enter text and numbers by using the on-screen keyboard

You can enter text and numbers by tapping on a keyboard that you can display on the screen.

  1. In a program, tap the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen.

    If you see a different input icon, tap the icon, tap the input selector arrow to the right side of the input icon, and then tap Keyboard.

  2. Enter text and numbers by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard.

Note

The on-screen keyboard is available only on screens where you can enter text.

Tip

To make the keys larger, tap the icon, tap the input selector arrow, and then tap Options. In the Input method list, select Keyboard, and then tap Large Keys.

Additional Help for text entry is available on the web.

Browse the online Help:

  1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
  2. Tap Favorites.
  3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

See also:
On-screen keyboard shortcuts
Use gestures

Explore the Start menu

The Start menu uses icons, arranged in a hexagon pattern, to navigate programs and respond to touch gestures, such as tap and brush.

  1. Tap Start to display the menu icons.
  2. Tap an icon to open a program.
  3. Brush the screen to scroll and view additional program icons.

If your phone has a directional pad (D-pad), you can also use the D-pad to scroll up, down, left, or right.

Move a program to the top of the Start menu

On the Start menu, you can move your favorite programs to the top of the list, which places them in the upper-left position and moves each existing item to the right one space. You also can move items in submenus to the top of the Start menu.

  1. Tap and hold the icon you want to move.
  2. Tap Move to Top.

Return a program to its original location on the Start menu

  1. Tap and hold the icon you want to move.
  2. Tap Move Down.

Notes

  • The icons used to represent all programs found on your Windows® phone are described in detail on the Windows Mobile site, windowsmobile.com.
  • On some Windows® phones, Windows Default Today screen is the default screen. You can change to the Today screen by clearing the Windows Default check box at Start > Settings > Today > Items tab.

Browse the online Help:

  1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
  2. Tap Favorites.
  3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

See also:
Add or remove programs

On-screen keyboard shortcuts

When you use the on-screen keyboard, you can use shortcut keys as an alternative to menu commands when working in programs on your phone.

Basic keyboard shortcuts

 To Click
Copy the selected text CTRL + C
Cut the selected text CTRL + X
Paste the text CTRL + V
Close a program CTRL + Q
Open a new file CTRL + N
Undo the last action CTRL + Z
Redo the last action CTRL + Y
Make the selected text bold CTRL + B
Make the selected text italic CTRL + I
Make the selected text underlined CTRL + U

Keyboard shortcuts that are available when writing SMS and e-mail messages

To Do this
Type a capital letter Press, hold, and release the letter
Type a period and a space Press the space bar twice
Type @ in an e-mail address (works only in the To, CC, and BCC fields) Press the space bar

Keyboard shortcuts in the Calendar

To Click
View a list of shortcuts H
Create a new appointment (Available only in the Day, Week, Month, and Year views) N
Propose a new appointment time (Available only in the Appointment, Day, and Week views) P
Reply to an appointment (Available only in the Appointment, Day, and Week views) R
Reply to all invitees to an appointment (Available only in the Appointment, Day, and Week views) A
Delete an appointment (Available only in the Day and Week views) D

See also:
Enter text and numbers by using the on-screen keyboard

Add or remove programs

Add a program

  1. Open your browser and go to the web site that has the program you want to download.
  2. Follow the instructions on the site for downloading the program to your phone.

Note

If you are concerned about data connection costs, you can also download the program to your computer and then transfer the file using the File Management feature in Windows Mobile Device Center, or the Explore feature in ActiveSync.

  1. Copy the file to the Program Files folder on your phone.
  2. Tap the file, and follow the instruction on the screen.
  3. Read through the Terms of Service agreement. If you accept the Terms of Service agreement, tap Accept.

    Note

    If you decline any Terms of Service agreements, you might not be able to download or install the program onto your phone.

Remove a program

  1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Remove Programs.
  2. From Programs in storage memory, select the program that you want to remove, and then tap Remove.
  3. Tap Yes.
  4. If you want to keep existing data files on your phone, tap Yes; otherwise, tap No.

See also:
Explore the Start menu
Browse a web page

Unlock your phone

You can easily unlock your phone from the Lock screen and go to the Today screen, or go directly to your contacts or e-mail. While your phone is locked, you can view, snooze, or dismiss alerts and alarms, place emergency calls, answer or ignore incoming calls, turn on or off the speakerphone, adjust the volume, and mute a call—all from the Lock screen.

Unlock your phone

To unlock the phone from the Lock screen, drag the lock slider to either edge of the screen. If you use a password, enter the password, and then click the icon for where you want to go:

  • To go to the Today screen, tap Home Icon
  • To go to your contacts, tap Contacts Icon
  • To go to your e-mail, tap E-mail Icon

View notifications on the Lock screen

To view notifications of SMS messages, e-mail messages, missed phone calls, or any other alert you’ve received, tap the lock slider. The notification type and the number of notifications will appear below the lock slider.

Go directly to applications from notifications.

To see the details of a notification in the appropriate program, drag the icon to the left or right. For example, if you have an e-mail notification and you drag the icon, you’ll jump automatically to the e-mail account. If you use a password, you’ll be prompted to enter that first.

Note

If you are using a company phone, you may be required to create a password to unlock your phone.

See also:
Explore the Start menu
Secure your phone
Create a password for your phone
Enable or disable a PIN for your SIM card

Use gestures

Screen-touch gestures make it easy to navigate your phone.

Try these gestures:

  • To scroll, brush up or down on the touch screen with your finger, and lift your finger off when you reach the edge.
  • To pan, place your finger on the screen and move it around for more controlled navigation.
  • To stop scrolling or panning, tap the screen.

The following table contains more detailed ways to use gestures.

 Do this on the touch screen To
Brush your finger up or down Scroll through lists, Call History, or pages. View a contact card. View an e-mail or SMS message. Change folders.
Brush your finger left or right Skip forward and back in songs, videos, slide shows, or podcasts. Switch between accounts, categories, or messages. Move between tabs. Move a slider.
Tap with your finger Stop scrolling. Select an item. Dial a contact in Call History. Select check boxes or radio buttons. Open a tab. Open a menu.

Move between pictures

  1. Tap Start > Pictures & Videos.
  2. Tap a thumbnail to view it.
  3. Brush the screen right to left to move forward.
  4. Brush the screen left to right to move backward.

Move through a slide show

  1. Tap Start > Pictures & Videos.
  2. Tap Menu > Play Slide Show.
  • Brush the screen right to left to move forward.
  • Brush the screen left to right to move backward.
  • Tap the toolbar controls to play, navigate, pause, or stop.
  • Tap the arrow to change picture orientation.

Move around in the Calendar

  1. Tap Start > Calendar.
  2. Tap Day, Week, Month, Year, or Agenda.
  • Scroll right to left or up, depending on the view, to move forward in time.
  • Scroll left to right or down, depending on the view to move backward in time.
  • Brush up and down to scroll through lists.
  • To add an appointment, tap a time slot, and then tap Menu > New Appointment.
  • To view an appointment, tap the item.

See also:
On-screen keyboard shortcuts