For users that recently managed to grab a Windows Phone 7 device and are keen to discover what goodies its OS has to offer, here are a few tips to get them started.
The Voice Control feature of any Windows Phone 7 smartphone can be activated by pressing and holding the Windows key at the bottom of the screen. The feature helps users open various applications by voice commands.
Moving a specific Hub that you just created and pinned on the Start screen can be easily done by pressing and holding on the tile in question and moving it up or down.
By default, new hubs are added at the bottom of the Start screen. To remove one simply hold and press your finger on the tile until you get the „no pin“ icon on the display and click it.
To set up a Google Apps mail account you will need to enable Mobile mail for the system to work. That requires users to log in to their Google Apps dashboard and tick next to the „Enable Google Sync“ option, which can be found into Service settings, Mobile menu.
Users can also lock their phone's screen in order to avoid making accidental calls when the device is kept in a pocket. Simply go to the Settings area and choose Lock & Wallpaper, then click on any of the five options offered: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes or never.
By default, the phone's Start screen includes a People hub where all the user's contacts are displayed. Adding or removing Facebook contacts from the People hub can be done from the Settings area, Applications, People and choosing to „Show all my Facebook friends“ or „Only add Facebook information to existing contacts“.
Feel free to suggest your own Windows Phone 7 tips and tricks, especially if you're an advanced user.
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