Windows Phone 7 How-to

See our Quick Start Guide for all the info you need to know to set up your new phone with email, take a picture, and more.

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

Want to send email and text messages? Check Facebook? Find a contact? It's all here.
Pictures

Learn how to take pictures and share them immediately 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 all the time.
Apps + games

You'll never be bored again, with a collection of apps 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.

Windows Phone 7.8

See what cool features we've included in the latest software release.
Update central

Find out how to update your phone to get all the newest features and fixes.
Get started

All you need to know to get started with your new Windows Phone.
Zune software for your PC

Install Zune software on your PC to shop for music and videos, sync media files with your phone, and download phone updates.
How-to videos

Check out our quick tip, overview, and step-by-step videos.
Support info and troubleshooting

Try our support forums, tutorials, and troubleshooting tools.