Nokia 2.1 User manual

Nokia 2.1
User Guide
Issue 2019-02-01 en-IN

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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 2

Table of Contents
About this user guide 2
Get started 5
Keep your phone up to date 5
Keys and parts 5
Insert or remove the SIM and memory cards 6
Charge your phone 8
Switch on and set up your phone 8
Dual SIM settings 9
Lock or unlock your phone 10
Use the touch screen 11
Basics 15
Personalise your phone 15
Open and close an app 15
Notifications 16
Control volume 17
Screenshots 18
Battery life 18
Save on data roaming costs 19
Write text 20
Date and time 23
Clock and alarm 23
Calculator 25
Accessibility 25
Connect with your friends and family 27
Contacts 27
Send and receive messages 28
Email 29
Get social 30
Camera 31
Camera basics 31
Record a video 31
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 3

Use your camera like a pro 32
Save your photos and videos to a memory card 33
Your photos and videos 33
Internet and connections 35
Activate Wi-Fi 35
Use a mobile data connection 35
Browse the internet 36
Close a connection 38
Bluetooth® 39
VPN 41
Music and videos 42
Music 42
Videos 43
FM Radio 43
Organise your day 45
Calendar 45
Maps 46
Find places and get directions 46
Use location services 46
Apps and services 48
Google Play 48
Software updates and backups 50
Update your phone software 50
Back up your data 50
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone 51
Storage 51
Protect your phone 54
Protect your phone with a screen lock 54
Change your SIM PIN 54
Access codes 54
Product and safety information 57
Copyrights and notices 57
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 4

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 the keys and parts of your new phone.
YOUR PHONE
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 5

This user guide applies to the following models: TA-1080, TA-1092, TA-1084,
TA-1093 and TA-1086.
Flash1.
Camera2.
Headset connector3.
Microphone4.
Front camera5.
Proximity sensor 6.
Earpiece/Loudspeaker7.
Volume keys8.
Power/Lock key9.
Loudspeaker10.
USB connector11.
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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 6

Insert or remove the SIM and memory cards
INSERT THE SIM AND MEMORY CARD
With the phone facing down, put your fingernail in the USB connector, bend the 1.
back cover open, and remove it.
Slide the SIM card holder to the left and open it up. Put a nano-SIM card in the 2.
SIM slot with the contact area face down. Close down the holder and slide it to
the right to lock it in place.
If you have a dual-SIM phone, slide the SIM card holder of the SIM2 slot to the 3.
right and open it up. Put your second nano-SIM card in the slot with the contact
area face down. Close down the holder and slide it to the left to lock it in place.
If you have a microSD memory card, slide the card in the memory card slot.4.
Press the top edge of the back cover against the top edge of your phone and 5.
then snap the cover into place, locking all the hooks around the edges of the
cover. ¹
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.
Warning: Do not open the battery cover, it may harm your device.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 7

Note: Switch the device off and disconnect the charger and any other device before
removing any covers. Avoid touching electronic components while changing any covers.
Always store and use the device with any covers attached.
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.
REMOVE THE SIM AND MEMORY CARDS
Remove the back cover from the phone. With the phone facing down, put your 1.
fingernail in the USB connector, bend the back cover open, and remove it.
Slide the SIM card holder to the left and open it up. Remove the SIM card 2.
Remove the memory card from its place.3.
Return the back cover in its place. Press the top edge of the back cover against 4.
the top edge of your phone, and then snap the cover into place, locking all the
hooks around the edges of the cover.
¹ 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.
Charge your phone
CHARGE THE BATTERY
Plug a compatible charger into a power socket.1.
Connect the cable to your phone.2.
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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 8

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. 1.
When the phone is switched on, choose your language and region.2.
Follow the instructions shown on your phone.3.
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.1.
Select which data you want to restore on your new phone. The sync starts 2.
automatically once your phone is connected to the internet.
RESTORE APP SETTINGS FROM YOUR PREVIOUS ANDROID PHONE
If your previous phone has an Androidoperating 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.1.
Switch Backup to Google Drive to On.2.
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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 9

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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 10

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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 11

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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 12

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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 13

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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 14

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.1.
Tap Phone ringtone (SIM1) or > Phone ringtone (SIM2) to select the ringtone for 2.
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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 15

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.
CLOSE ALL RUNNING APPS
Press , swipe up through all apps, and tap CLEAR ALL.
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.
To see notification dots, tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications and switch
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 16

Allow notification dots to 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.
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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 17

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 up 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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 18

EXTEND BATTERY LIFE
To save power:
Always charge the battery fully.1.
Mute unnecessary sounds, such as 2.
touch sounds. Tap Settings > Sound
> Advanced, and under Other
sounds and vibrations, select which
sounds to keep.
Use wired headphones, rather than 3.
the loudspeaker.
Set the phone screen to switch off 4.
after a short time. Tap Settings >
Display > Advanced > Sleep and
select the time.
Tap Settings > Display > 5.
Brightness level. To adjust the
brightness, drag the brightness level
slider. Make sure that Adaptive
brightness is disabled.
Stop apps from running in the 6.
background: tap  and close the
apps you don’t need.
Switch on the power saver: Tap 7.
Settings > Battery > Battery saver
and switch to On.
Use location services selectively: 8.
Switch location services off when you
don’t need them. Tap Settings >
Security & Location > Location, and
switch to Off.
Use network connections selectively: 9.
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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 19

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 Wi-Fi connection.
CONNECT TO A WI-FI NETWORK
Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.1.
Make sure Wi-Fi networking is switched to On.2.
Select the connection you want to use.3.
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.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
© 2019 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved. 20