Juliette Guilbert, writing on the official Windows Phone Blog, bring six tips to new users of Windows Phone, including themes, customisations, lock screens, and more. As the uptake of the newest smartphone OS gathers momentum in the marketplace, is good to see that bloggers and writers aren't forgetting the new users.

I know: your Windows Phone looked fantastic right out of the box. But these easy, built-in personalization tweaks—some of which are new in Windows Phone 7.5—will make your new phone even prettier and more fun to use. Got a favorite tweak of your own? Let us know in the comments.

We're expecting more "Out of the Box" posts on the Windows Blog as Christmas approaches!