Nokia 3.1 User Guide

Nokia 3.1

About this user guide

Important: For important information on the safe use of your device and battery, read “For your safety” and “Product Safety” info in the printed user guide, or at www.nokia.com/support before you take the device into use. To find out how to get started with your new device, read the printed user guide.

Get started

KEEP YOUR PHONE UP TO DATE

Your phone software

Keep your phone up to date and accept available software updates to get new and enhanced features for your phone. Updating the software may also improve your phone’s performance

KEYS AND PARTS

Explore your new phone.

Your phone

This user guide applies to the following models: TA-1049, TA-1057, TA-1063, TA-1070 and TA1074.

Main camera
Headset connector
Microphone
SIM cards
MicroSD card
Front camera
Earpiece
Volume keys
Power/Lock key
USB connector
Microphone
Loudspeaker

Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as charger, headset or data cable may be sold separately.

Parts and connectors, magnetism

Do not connect to products that create an output signal, as this may damage the device. Do not connect any voltage source to the audio connector. If you connect an external device or headset, other than those approved for use with this device, to the audio connector, pay special attention to the volume levels.

Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to the device. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic stripe cards near the device for extended periods of time, since the cards may be damaged.

INSERT OR REMOVE THE SIM AND MEMORY CARD

Insert the SIM and memory card

. Open the SIM card tray: Push the tray opener pin in the tray hole and slide the tray out.
Put the nano-SIM in slot 1 on the tray with the contact area face down. If you have a second SIM, put it in slot 2.
Open the memory card tray: Push the tray opener pin in the tray hole and slide the tray out.
Put the memory card in the memory card slot.
Slide the trays back in their slots

Use only compatible memory cards approved for use with this device. Incompatible cards may damage both the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.

Remove SIM and memory card

Open the SIM card tray: Push the tray opener pin in the tray hole and slide the tray out.
Remove the SIM card
Open the memory card tray: Push the tray opener pin in the tray hole and slide the tray out.
Remove the memory card.
Slide the trays back in their slots.

Important: Do not remove the memory card when an app is using it. Doing so may damage the memory card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.

Use only original nano-SIM cards. Use of incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or the device, and may corrupt data stored on the card.

SWITCH ON AND SET UP YOUR PHONE

When you switch your phone on for the first time, your phone guides you to set up your network connections and phone settings.

Switch on your phone

To switch on your phone, press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates.
When the phone is switched on, choose your language and region.
Follow the instructions shown on your phone.

Transfer data from your previous phone

You can transfer data from an old phone to your new phone using your Google account.

To back up data on your old phone to your Google account, refer to your old phone’s user guide.

Tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account > Google .
Select which data you want to restore on your new phone. The sync starts automatically once your phone is connected to the internet.

Restore app settings from your previous Android phone

If your previous phone has an Android operating system, and backing up to Google account is enabled on it, you can restore your app settings and Wi-Fi passwords.

Tap Settings > System > Backup .
Switch Backup to Google Drive to On .

DUAL SIM SETTINGS

If you have a dual SIM variant, you can have 2 SIMs in your phone. For example, one for your work and one for your personal use.

Note: On dual SIM capable devices, both SIM1 and SIM2 slots support 4G networks. However, if your SIM1 and SIM2 are both LTE SIM cards, the primary SIM supports 4G/3G/2G networks, while the secondary SIM can only support 3G/2G. For more information on your SIM cards, contact your service provider.

Choose which SIM to use

When, for example, making a call, you can choose which SIM to use by tapping the corresponding SIM 1 or SIM 2 button after you dial the number.

Your phone shows the network status for both SIMs separately. Both SIM cards are available at the same time when the device is not being used, but while one SIM card is active, when, for example, making a call, the other may be unavailable.

Manage your SIMs

Don’t want work to interfere with your free time? Or do you have a cheaper data connection on one SIM? You can decide which SIM you want to use.

Tap Settings > Network & Internet > SIM Cards .

Rename a SIM card

Tap the SIM you want to rename, and type in the name you want.

Select which SIM to use for calls or data connection

Under Preferred SIM for , tap the setting you want to change and select the SIM.

LOCK OR UNLOCK YOUR PHONE

Lock your phone

If you want to avoid accidentally making a call when your phone is in your pocket or bag, you can lock your keys and screen.

To lock your keys and screen, press the power key.

Unlock the keys and screen

Press the power key and swipe up across the screen. If asked, provide additional credentials

USE THE TOUCH SCREEN

Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the touch screen.

Tap and hold to drag an item

Place your finger on the item for a couple of seconds and slide your finger across the screen.

Swipe

Place your finger on the screen and slide your finger in the direction you want.

Scroll through a long list or menu

Slide your finger quickly in a flicking motion up or down the screen and lift your finger. To stop the scrolling, tap the screen.

Zoom in or out

Place 2 fingers on an item, such as a map, photo, or web page, and slide your fingers apart or together.

Lock the screen orientation

The screen rotates automatically when you turn the phone 90°

To lock the screen in portrait mode, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap Auto-rotate to switch to Portrait .

Use the navigation keys

To see which apps you have open, tap the Overview key .

To switch to another app, tap the app you want. To close an app, tap the icon next to it.

To go back to the previous screen, tap the Back key . Your phone remembers all the apps and websites you‘ve visited since the last time your screen was locked.

To go to the home screen, tap the Home key . The app you were in stays open in the background.

Open two apps at once

For easier navigation between apps, press and hold the overview key to divide the screen between two apps. To go back to normal view, press and hold the overview key again.

CHARGE YOUR PHONE

Charge the battery

Plug a compatible charger into a power socket.
Connect the cable to your phone.

Your phone supports the USB micro-B cable. You can also charge your phone from a computer using a USB cable, but it may take longer.

If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed.

Basics

PERSONALISE YOUR PHONE

Learn how to personalise the home screen and how to change ringtones.

Change your wallpaper

Tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper .

Change your phone ringtone

Tap Settings > Sound .
Tap Phone ringtone (SIM1) or > Phone ringtone (SIM2) to select the ringtone for respective SIMs.

Change your message notification sound

Tap Settings > Sound > Advanced > Default notification sound .

OPEN AND CLOSE AN APP

Open an app

On the home screen, tap an app icon to open it. To open one of the apps running in the background, tap , and select the app.

Close an app

Tap , and then tap on the app you want to close.

Find your apps

On the home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to see all your apps.

NOTIFICATIONS

Stay in touch with what‘s happening on your phone with notifications.

Use the notification panel

When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. To see more information about the notifications, drag the status bar down. To close the view, swipe up on the screen.

To open the notification panel, drag the status bar down. To close the notification panel, swipe up on the screen.

To change the notification settings for an app, tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications > App notifications and tap the app name to open the app settings. You can turn notifications on or off for each app individually. To see the apps that are not allowed to send notifications, tap All apps > Apps: Turned off .

Tip: To see notification dots, tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications and switch Allow notification dots on. A small dot will appear on the app icon if you’ve got a notification, but haven’t attended to it yet. Tap and hold the icon to see available options. You can tap the notification to open it or swipe to dismiss it.

Use the quick setting icons

To activate certain features, tap the quick settings icons on the notification panel. To see more icons, drag the menu down.

To rearrange the icons, tap , tap and hold an icon, and then drag it to another location.

CONTROL VOLUME

Change the volume

If you have trouble hearing your phone ringing in noisy environments or calls are too loud, you can change the volume to your liking by using the volume keys on the side of your phone.

Change the volume for media and apps

Press a volume key on the side of your phone to see the volume status bar, tap , and drag the slider on the volume bar for media and apps left or right.

Set the phone to silent

To set the phone to silent, press and hold the volume down key and then press the key again.
The first press sets the phone to vibrate only and the second press sets it to silent.

Tip: Don’t want to keep your phone in silent mode, but can’t answer right now? To silence an incoming call, press the Volume down key. You can also set your phone to mute the ringing when you pick the phone up: tap Settings > System > Gestures > Mute on pickup , and switch to on.
If you want to be able to reject an incoming call by turning over the phone, tap Settings > System > Gestures > Turn over to reject call , and switch to on.

SCREENSHOTS

Take a screenshot

To take a screenshot, open the notification panel and drag the status bar downwards. Tap Screen capture . You can view captured images in Photos .

It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.

BATTERY LIFE

Get the most out of your phone while getting the battery life you need. There are steps you can take to save power on your phone.

Extend battery life

To save power:

Always charge the battery fully.
Mute unnecessary sounds, such as touch sounds. Tap Settings > Sound > Advanced , and under Other sounds and vibrations , select which sounds to keep.
Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker.
Set the phone screen to switch off after a short time. Tap Settings > Display > Advanced > Sleep and select the time.
Tap Settings > Display > Brightness level . To adjust the brightness, drag the brightness level slider. Make sure that Adaptive brightness is disabled.
Stop apps from running in the background: tap and close the apps you don’t need.
Enable the Background activity manager. The notifications of some apps or emails may not be able to be retrieved instantly. You can manage the battery life by adding apps to or removing them from the whitelist. Tap Settings > Battery > Background activity manager .
Switch on the power saver: Tap Settings > Battery > Battery saver and switch to On .
Use location services selectively: Switch location services off when you don’t need them. Tap Settings > Security & Location > Location , and switch to Off .
Use network connections selectively: switch Bluetooth on only when needed. Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet, rather than a mobile data connection. Stop your phone scanning for available wireless networks. Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi , and switch to Off . If you’re listening to music or otherwise using your phone, but don’t want to make or receive calls, switch flight mode on. Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Flight mode .

Flight mode closes connections to the mobile network and switches your device’s wireless features off.

SAVE ON DATA ROAMING COSTS

You can cut data roaming costs and save on your phone bills by changing mobile data settings.
To use the optimal connection method, change the Wi-Fi and mobile networks settings.

Data roaming means using your phone to receive data over networks that your network service provider doesn‘t own or operate. Connecting to the internet when roaming, especially when abroad, can raise data costs substantially.

Using a Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data connection. If both Wi-Fi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the WiFi connection.

Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi .
Make sure Wi-Fi networking is switched to On .
Select the connection you want to use.

Close the mobile data connection

Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap Mobile data and switch Mobile data off

Tip: To monitor your data usage, tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage .

Stop data roaming

Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network , and switch Roaming off

WRITE TEXT

Learn how to write text quickly and efficiently using your phone’s keyboard.

Use the on-screen keyboard

Writing with the on-screen keyboard is easy. You can use the keyboard when holding your phone in portrait or landscape mode. The keyboard layout can vary in different apps and languages.

To open the on-screen keyboard, tap a text box.

Switch between upper and lower case characters

Tap the shift key. To switch caps lock mode on, double-tap the key. To return to normal mode, tap the shift key again.

Enter a number or special character

Tap the numbers and symbols key. Some special character keys bring up more symbols. To see more symbols, tap and hold a symbol or special character.

Insert emojis

Tap the emoji key and select the emoji.

Copy or paste text

Tap and hold a word, drag the markers before and after the word to highlight the section you want to copy and tap COPY . To paste the text, tap where you want to paste the text and select PASTE .

Add an accent to a character

Tap and hold the character, then tap the accent or the accented character, if supported by your keyboard.

Delete a character

Tap the backspace key.

Move the cursor

To edit a word you just wrote, tap the word and drag the cursor to the place you want.

Use keyboard word suggestions

Your phone suggests words as you write, to help you write quickly and more accurately. Word suggestions may not be available in all languages.

When you start writing a word, your phone suggests possible words. When the word you want is shown in the suggestion bar, select the word. To see more suggestions, tap and hold the suggestion.

Tip: If the suggested word is marked in bold, your phone will automatically use it to replace the word you wrote. If the word is wrong, tap and hold it to see a few other suggestions. If you do not want the keyboard to suggest words while typing, turn off the text corrections.
Tap Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard . Select the keyboard you normally use. Tap Text correction and switch off the text correction methods you do not want to use.

Correct a word

If you notice that you have misspelled a word, tap it to see suggestions for correcting the word.

Switch spell checker off

Tap Settings > System > Languages & input > Advanced > Spell checker , and switch Spell checker to Off .

DATE AND TIME

Keep track of time – learn how to use your phone as a clock, as well as an alarm clock, and how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up to date.

Set date and time

Tap Settings > System > Date & time .

Update the time and date automatically

You can set your phone to update the time, date, and time zone automatically. Automatic update is a network service and may not be available depending on your region or service provider.

Tap Settings > System > Date & time .
Switch Automatic date & time on.
Switch Automatic time zone on.

Change the clock to the 24-hour format

Tap Settings > System > Date & time , and switch Use 24-hour format on.

CLOCK AND ALARM

Your clock is not just for alarms – learn what else you can do.

Use the countdown timer

No more overcooking – use the countdown timer to measure your cooking times.

Tap Clock > TIMER .
Set the duration of the timer.

Set an alarm

You can use your phone as an alarm clock

Tap Clock > ALARM .
To add an alarm, tap .
To modify an alarm, tap it. To set the alarm to repeat on specific dates, select Repeat and highlight the days of the week.

Set an alarm to Snooze

If you don’t want to get up just yet, when the alarm sounds, swipe the alarm left. To adjust the snooze length, tap Clock > > Settings > Snooze length and select the desired length.

Switch an alarm off

When the alarm sounds, swipe the alarm right.

Delete an alarm

Tap Clock >ALARM . Select the alarm and tap Delete .

CALCULATOR

Forget your pocket calculator – there’s a calculator on your phone.

Use the calculator

Tap Calculator .
To use the advanced calculator, swipe the bar from the right edge of the screen to the left.

ACCESSIBILITY

You can change various settings to make using your phone easier.

Increase or decrease the font size

Do you want to have larger fonts on your phone?

Tap Settings > Accessibility .
Tap Font size . To increase or decrease the font size, drag the Font size slider.

Increase or decrease the display size

Do you want to make the items on your screen smaller or larger?

Tap Settings > Accessibility .
Tap Display size and adjust the display size by dragging the display size level slider.

Connect with your friends and family

CALLS

Make a call

Tap .
Type in a number or tap and select a contact you want to call.
Tap . If you have a second SIM card inserted, tap the corresponding icon to make a call from a specific SIM.

Answer a call

When the phone rings, swipe up to answer.

Tip: Don’t want to keep your phone in silent mode, but can’t answer right now? To silence an incoming call, press the Volume down key. You can also set your phone to mute the ringing when you pick the phone up: tap Settings > System > Gestures > Mute on pickup , and switch to on.
If you want to be able to reject an incoming call by turning over the phone, tap Settings > System > Gestures > Turn over to reject call , and switch to on.

Reject a call

To reject a call, swipe down.

CONTACTS

Save and organise your friends‘ and family members‘ phone numbers

Save a contact from your call history

In Phone , tap to see call history.
Tap the number you want to save.
Select if you want to Create new contact or Add to a contact .
Type in the contact information, and tap Save .

Add a contact

Tap Contacts > .
Fill in the information.
Tap Save .

Edit a contact

Tap Contacts and tap the contact you want to edit.
Tap .
Edit the information.
Tap Save .

Search for a contact

Tap Contacts .
Tap .

Import or export contacts

Tap Contacts > > Settings > Import or Export .

SEND AND RECEIVE MESSAGES

Keep in touch with your friends and family members through text messages.

Send a message

Tap Messages .
Tap .
To add a recipient, type their number in the recipient’s box. To add a contact, start typing their name and tap the contact.
After choosing all of the recipients, tap .
Write your message in the text box.
Tap .

Tip: If you want to send a photo in a message, tap Photos , tap the photo you want to share, and tap . Select Messages .

Read a message

Tap Messages .
Tap the message you want to read. You can also read a message from the notification panel. Slide down from the top of the screen and tap the message.

Reply to a message

Tap Messages .
Tap the message you want to reply to.
Write your reply in the text box below the message and tap .

EMAIL

You can use your phone to read and reply to emails when you‘re on the go.

Add an email account

When you use the Gmail app for the first time, you are asked to set up your email account.

Tap Gmail .
You can select the address connected with your Google account or tap Add an email address .
After adding all the accounts, tap TAKE ME TO GMAIL .

Delete an email account

Tap Settings > Users & accounts .
Tap the account you want to delete and then tap REMOVE ACCOUNT .

Send email

Tap Gmail .
Tap .
In the To box, type in an address, or tap > Add from Contacts .
Enter the message subject and the email.
Tap .

Read and reply to email

Tap Gmail .
Tap the message you want to read.
To reply to the message, tap or tap > Reply all .

Delete emails

Tap Gmail .
Tap the message you want to delete and tap .
To delete multiple messages, tap the circle with the recipient’s initial to select messages and tap .

GET SOCIAL

Want to connect and share stuff with the people in your life? With social apps, you can stay up to date with what‘s happening with your friends.

Social apps

To keep in touch with your friends and family, sign in to your instant messaging, sharing, and social networking services. Select the service you want to use from your Home screen. Social apps are available in the Google Play Store . The available services may vary.

Camera

CAMERA BASICS

Why carry a separate camera when your phone has all you need for capturing memories? With your phone’s camera, you can easily take photos or record videos.

Take a photo

Shoot sharp, vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album.

Tap Camera .
Take aim and focus.
Tap .

Record a video

To switch to the video recording mode, swipe left.

Take a selfie

Need that perfect selfie? Use the phone’s front camera to take one.

Tap Camera > to switch to the front camera.
Tap .

Take panoramas

Tap Camera > > Panorama .
Tap and follow the instructions on your phone.

Take photos with a timer

Want to have time to get in the shot too? Try out the timer.

Tap Camera > .
Select the time and tap .

YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

View photos and videos on your phone

Want to relive those important moments? View photos and videos on your phone. Tap Photos .

Copy your photos and videos to your computer

Do you want to view your photos or videos on a larger screen? Move them to your computer.

You can use your computer’s file manager to copy or move your photos and videos to the computer.

Connect your phone to the computer with a compatible USB cable. To set the USB connection type, open the notification panel, and tap the USB notification.

Share your photos and videos

You can share your photos and videos quickly and easily for your friends and family to see.

In Photos , tap the photo you want to share and tap .
Select how you want to share the photo or video.

Internet and connections

ACTIVATE WI-FI

Using a Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data connection. If both Wi-Fi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the WiFi connection.

Turn on Wi-Fi

Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi .
Switch Wi-Fi to On .
Select the connection you want to use.

Your Wi-Fi connection is active when is shown on the status bar at the top of the screen.

Important: Use encryption to increase the security of your Wi-Fi connection. Using encryption reduces the risk of others accessing your data.

Tip: If you want to track locations when satellite signals are not available, for example when you‘re indoors or between tall buildings, switch Wi-Fi on to improve positioning accuracy.

BROWSE THE INTERNET

Use your phone to connect your computer to the internet

It’s simple to use the internet on your laptop on the go. Turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot and use your mobile data connection to access the internet with your laptop or other device.

Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering .
Switch on the Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile data connection over Wi Fi, USB tethering to use a USB connection, or Bluetooth tethering to use Bluetooth.

The other device uses data from your data plan, which may result in data traffic costs. For information on availability and costs, contact your network service provider.

Start browsing

No need for a computer – you can easily browse the internet on your phone. Catch up on the news and visit your favourite websites. You can use the browser on your phone to view web pages on the internet.

Tap Chrome .
Enter a web address and tap .

Tip: If your network service provider doesn‘t charge you a fixed fee for data transfer, to save on data costs, use a Wi-Fi network to connect to the internet.

Open a new tab

When you want to visit several websites at the same time, you can open new browser tabs and switch between them.

In Chrome,

Tap the box next to the address bar.
Tap .

Switch between tabs

In Chrome,

Tap the box next to the address bar.
Tap the tab you want.

Close a tab

In Chrome,

Tap the box next to the address bar.
Tap X on the tab you want to close.

Search the web

Explore the web and the outside world with Google search. You can use the keyboard to enter your search words.

In Chrome,

Tap the search bar.
Enter your search word in the search box.
Tap .

You can also select a search word from the proposed matches.

Use your data plan efficiently

If you’re worried about your data usage costs, your phone helps you prevent some apps from sending or receiving data when running in the background.

Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage > Data saver .
Switch Data saver to On .

CLOSE A CONNECTION

Close internet connections

Save your battery by closing internet connections that are open in the background. You can do it without closing any apps.

Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi .
Switch Wi-Fi to Off .

Close the mobile data connection

Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap Mobile data and switch Mobile data off.

Switch on Flight mode

Tap Settings > Network & Internet .
Switch on Flight mode .

Flight mode closes connections to the mobile network and turns your device’s wireless features off. Comply with the instructions and safety requirements given by, for example, an airline, and any applicable laws and regulations. Where allowed, you can connect to a WiFi network to, for example, browse the internet or switch Bluetooth sharing on in aeroplane mode.

BLUETOOTH®

You can connect wirelessly to other compatible devices, such as phones, computers, headsets, and car kits. You can also send your photos to compatible phones or to your computer.

Connect to a Bluetooth accessory

You can connect your phone with many useful Bluetooth devices. For example, with a wireless headset (sold separately), you can speak on the phone hands-free – you can continue what you‘re doing, such as working at your computer, during a call. Connecting a phone to a Bluetooth device is called pairing.

Tap Settings > Connected devices > Bluetooth .
Switch Bluetooth to On .
Make sure the other device is switched on.
You may need to start the pairing process from the other device. For details, see the user guide for the other device.
To pair your phone and the device, tap the device in the list of discovered Bluetooth devices.
You may need to enter a passcode. For details, see the user guide for the other device.

Since devices with Bluetooth wireless technology communicate using radio waves, they do not need to be in direct line-of-sight. Bluetooth devices must, however, be within 10 metres (33 feet) of each other, although the connection may be subject to interference from obstructions such as walls or from other electronic devices.

Paired devices can connect to your phone when Bluetooth is switched on. Other devices can detect your phone only if the Bluetooth settings view is open.

Do not pair with or accept connection requests from unknown devices. This helps to protect your phone from harmful content.

Remove a pairing

If you no longer have the device that you paired your phone with, you can remove the pairing.

Tap Settings > Connected devices > Bluetooth .
Tap next to a device name.
Tap FORGET .

Connect to your friend’s phone with Bluetooth

You can use Bluetooth to wirelessly connect to your friend‘s phone, to share photos, and much more.

Tap Settings > Connected devices > Bluetooth .
Make sure Bluetooth is switched on on both phones.
Make sure the phones are visible to each other. You need to be in the Bluetooth settings view for your phone to be visible to other phones
You can see the Bluetooth phones within range. Tap the phone you want to connect to.
If the other phone needs a passcode, enter or accept the passcode, and tap Pair .

The passcode is only used when you connect to something for the first time.

Send your content using Bluetooth

When you want to share your content or send photos you‘ve taken to a friend, use Bluetooth to send them to compatible devices

You can use more than one Bluetooth connection at a time. For example, while using a Bluetooth headset, you can still send things to another device.

Tap Settings > Connected devices > Bluetooth .
Switch Bluetooth to On .
Go to the content you want to send and tap > Bluetooth .
Tap the device to connect to. You can see the Bluetooth devices within range.
If the other device needs a passcode, enter the passcode. The passcode, which you can make up, must be entered on both devices. The passcode in some devices is fixed. For details, see the user guide for the other device.

The location of the received files depends on the other device. For details, see the user guide for the other device.

NFC

Explore the world around you. If your phone supports Near Field Communication (NFC), you can tap accessories to connect to them, and tap tags to call someone or go to a website.

Get started with NFC

Switch on the NFC features in your phone and start tapping to share stuff or connect to devices. To see if you phone supports NFC, tap Settings > Connected devices . With NFC, you can:

Connect to compatible Bluetooth accessories that support NFC, such as a headset or a wireless loudspeaker
Tap tags to get more content for your phone or to access online services
Pay with your phone, if supported by your network service provider

The NFC area is on the back of your phone. Tap other phones, accessories, tags, or readers with the NFC area.

Tap Settings > Connected devices > NFC .
Switch NFC to On .

Before using NFC, make sure the screen and keys are unlocked.

Read NFC tags

NFC tags can contain information, such as a web address, a phone number, or a business card. The information you want is just a tap away.

To read a tag, tap the tag with the NFC area of your phone.

Note: Payment and ticketing apps and services are provided by third parties. HMD Global does not provide any warranty or take any responsibility for any such apps or services including support, functionality, transactions, or loss of any monetary value. You may need to reinstall and activate the cards you have added as well as the payment or ticketing app after repair of your device.

Connect to a Bluetooth accessory with NFC

Hands busy? Use a headset. Or why not listen to music using wireless speakers? You only need to tap the compatible accessory with your phone.

Tap the NFC area of the accessory with the NFC area of your phone.1
Follow the instructions on the screen.

Disconnect the connected accessory

If you don‘t need to be connected to the accessory anymore, you can disconnect the accessory.
Tap the NFC area of the accessory again.
For more information, see the accessory‘s user guide.
1 Accessories are sold separately. The availability of accessories varies by region.

VPN

You may need a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to access your company resources, such as intranet or corporate mail, or you may use a VPN service for personal purposes.

Contact your company IT administrator for details of your VPN configuration or check your VPN service’s website for additional information.

Use a secure VPN connection

Tap Settings > Network & Internet > VPN .
To add a VPN profile, tap +.
Enter the profile information as instructed by your company IT administrator or VPN service.

Edit a VPN profile

Tap next to a profile name.
Change the information as required.

Delete a VPN profile

Tap next to a profile name.
Tap FORGET VPN

Music and videos

MUSIC

Listen to your favourite music wherever you are.

Play music

Tap Play Music > > Music library .
Tap the artist, album, song, genre, or playlist you want to play.

Pause or resume playback

Tap to pause and to resume

Tip: To play songs in a random order, tap .

Create a playlist

Organise your songs into playlists, so you can listen to music that fits your mood.

When playing a song, tap > Add to playlist .
To add a song to your new playlist, tap NEW PLAYLIST , or, to add a song to an existing playlist, select the playlist from the list.

Add songs to your phone

If you have music or videos stored on your computer, but want to access them on your phone, use a USB cable to sync the media between your phone and computer.

Connect your phone to a compatible computer with a USB cable.
In your computer’s file manager, drag and drop your songs and videos to your phone.

VIDEOS

Have your favourite media with you while on the move – watch videos wherever you are.

Tap Photos and tap the video you want to play.

Tip: To pause playback, tap . To resume, tap .

Fast forward or rewind a video

To fast forward or rewind a video, drag the slider at the bottom of the screen right or left.

FM RADIO

Listen to FM Radio

Enjoy your favourite FM radio stations on the go.

1. To listen to the radio, you need to connect a compatible headset to the phone. The headset acts as an antenna.1
2. After you have connected the headset, tap FM Radio .
3. To turn the radio on or off, tap .

Troubleshooting tip: If the radio doesn’t work, make sure the headset is connected properly.

Go to the next or previous station

Tap or .

Save a radio station

Want to listen to a radio station later? Save the station.
To save the station that you are listening to, tap .

View your saved stations list

Tap > Favourites List .

Remove a station from favourites

Tap when listening to a station.

Tip: To listen to a radio station using the phone‘s speakers, tap Speaker on . Keep the headset connected.

1 The headset may be sold separately.

Organise your day

CALENDAR

Keep track of time – learn how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up to date.

Manage calendars

Tap Calendar > , and select the type of calendar you want to see.
Calendars are added automatically when you add an account to your phone. To add a new account with a calendar, go to the apps menu and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account .

Add an event

To be reminded of an appointment or an event, add it to your calendar.

Tap Calendar > +.
Add the event details.
To make the event repeat on certain days, tap More options > Does not repeat , and select how often the event should repeat.
Tap SAVE .

Tip: To edit an event, tap the event and and edit the details.

Delete an appointment

Tap the event
Tap > Delete .

NOTES

Make a note

Notes on paper are easy to lose. Instead, jot them down with the Keep app. This way, you always have your notes with you

Tap Keep > Take a note .
Write a note.

Your notes are automatically saved.

Maps

FIND PLACES AND GET DIRECTIONS

Find a spot

Google Maps helps you find specific locations and businesses.

Tap Maps .
Enter search words, such as a street address or place name, in the search bar.
Select an item from the list of proposed matches as you write or tap to search.

The location is shown on the map. If no search results are found, make sure the spelling of your search words is correct.

See your current location

Tap Maps > .

Get directions to a place

Get directions for walking, driving, or using public transport – use your current location or any other place as the start point.

Tap Maps and enter your destination in the search bar.
Tap Directions . The highlighted icon shows the mode of transportation, for example . To change the mode, select the new mode under the search bar.
If you don’t want the starting point to be your current location, tap Your location and search for a new starting point.
Tap START to start the navigation.

The route is shown on the map, along with an estimate of how long it should take to get there. To see detailed directions, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

DOWNLOAD AND UPDATE MAPS

Download a map

Save new maps to your phone before a journey, so you can browse the maps without an internet connection when travelling.

Tap Maps > > Offline maps > SELECT YOUR OWN MAP .
Select the area on the map and tap DOWNLOAD .

Update an existing map

Tap Maps > > Offline maps and the map name.
Tap UPDATE .

Tip: You can also set your phone to update the maps automatically. Tap Maps > > Offline maps > and switch Automatically update offline maps and Automatically download offline maps to On

Delete a map

Tap Maps > > Offline maps and the map name.
Tap DELETE .

USE LOCATION SERVICES

Use Maps to find out where you are, attach your location to the photos you take. Location info can be attached to a photo or video, if your location can be determined using satellite or network technology. If you share a photo or video that contains location info, the location info may be shown to those who view the photo or video. Some apps can use your location information to offer you a wider variety of services.

Switch on location services

Your phone shows your location on the map using a satellite positioning system, Wi-Fi, or network (Cell ID) based positioning.

The availability, accuracy, and completeness of the location information depend on your location, surroundings, third-party sources, and other factors, and may be limited.
Location information may not be available inside buildings or underground, for example. For privacy info related to positioning methods, see the HMD Global Privacy Policy, available at http://www.nokia.com/phones/privacy.

Some satellite positioning systems may require small amounts of data to be transferred over the mobile network. If you want to avoid data costs, when travelling, for example, you can switch the mobile data connection off in your phone settings.

Wi-Fi positioning improves positioning accuracy when satellite signals are not available, especially when you are indoors or between tall buildings. If you‘re in a place where the use of Wi-Fi is restricted, you can switch Wi-Fi off in your phone settings.
Tap Settings > Security & location , and switch Location on.

Apps and services

GOOGLE PLAY

Your Android phone can live up to its full potential with Google Play – apps, music, movies, and books are all readily available for your entertainment. All you need is a Google account.

Add a Google account to your phone

Tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account > Google . If asked, confirm your device lock method.
Type in your Google account credentials and tap Next , or, to crea

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