Setting up Windows Phone - 5 helpful tips

We give you five tips so that you can set up your Windows Phone correctly and use all functions correctly.

1. Windows Phone: Create and set up a Microsoft account

You should definitely create a Microsoft account so that you can fully use your Windows Phone. For example, you can use the Microsoft account to synchronize contacts and calendar entries, use OneDrive for automatic image backup, or download apps from the Windows Phone Store.

• You can easily create the Microsoft account on the PC.
• When you turn on your Windows Phone for the first time and are guided through the setup, you come to the point of setting up the Microsoft account on the Windows Phone. Now enter the email address and password. However, you can only now create a Microsoft account - directly on the Windows Phone.

2. Correctly set system settings on the Windows Phone

At Windows Phone, the settings are a bit confusing at first glance. That is why we give you a small overview of which settings you should make immediately - including the battery for love.

• You can personalize the lock screen. We'll show you how to adjust the status display on the lock screen on Windows Phone.
• To save the battery, you should switch off "Bluetooth", "NFC" (under Windows Phone 8.1) or "Tap & Send" (under Windows Phone 8) and the advertising ID. You should set the brightness to "low".
• We are happy to give you more battery saving tips for your Windows Phone.

3. Set up email on the Windows Phone

Next, we'll show you how to set up your mail account on Windows Phone. We have already prepared some tips for you. We'll show you how to set up your Yahoo Mail on Windows Phone, add T-Online or add a GMX account. The instructions also work for other mail providers.

• We will also show you how to activate a mailbox on Windows Phone for all mail addresses or how to set an e-mail signature.

4. Connect social networks to the Windows Phone

Social networks are more important than ever for smartphone owners. You can connect Twitter and LinkedIN directly on the Windows Phone.

• To do this, open the settings and select "Email accounts + others".
• Click "Add Account". In the list you will find "Twitter" and "LinkedIn".
• Enter your login information. After a brief synchronization, the accounts are connected to your Windows Phone.
• To connect Facebook to Windows Phone (under Windows Phone 8.1), you have to download the official app. The setup is done via the app. In Windows Phone 8, you set up Facebook directly on the Windows Phone. We have the instructions ready for you.
• Facebook can synchronize the contacts. If Max Mustermann is called Max M. on Facebook, two contacts are created. We'll show you how to link Facebook profiles to your contacts.

5. Set the memory setting on the Windows Phone

Many Windows Phones have internal memory that can be expanded using an SD card. For example, if your Windows Phone has "only" 8 GB of internal memory, you can optimally divide the memory by setting it correctly.

• Open the settings and select "Memory optimization".
• Here you can see the storage locations for music, videos and podcasts, photos, apps and new downloads. You should outsource everything to the memory card so that the internal memory is free for the operating system.

If you have just switched from Android to a Windows Phone, we will give you tips on how to cope better with the new system.