Nokia 6.1 User manual

Nokia 6.1
User Guide
Issue 2018-06-25 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.
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Table of Contents
About this user guide 2
Get started 6
Keep your phone up to date 6
Keys and parts 6
Insert or remove the SIM and memory cards 7
Charge your phone 8
Switch on and set up your phone 9
Dual SIM settings 10
Setting up fingerprint ID 11
Lock or unlock your phone 12
Use the touch screen 12
Basics 16
Personalise your phone 16
Open and close an app 16
Notifications 17
Screenshots 18
Control volume 18
Battery life 19
Save on data roaming costs 21
Write text 22
Date and time 24
Clock and alarm 25
Calculator 26
Accessibility 26
Connect with your friends and family 28
Calls 28
Contacts 28
Send and receive messages 29
Email 30
Get social 31
Camera 33
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Camera basics 33
Record a video 34
Use your camera like a pro 34
Save your photos and videos to a memory card 36
Your photos and videos 36
Internet and connections 38
Activate Wi-Fi 38
Use a mobile data connection 38
Browse the internet 39
Close a connection 41
Bluetooth® 42
NFC 44
VPN 45
Music and videos 47
Music 47
Videos 48
FM Radio 48
Organise your day 50
Calendar 50
Notes 50
Maps 52
Find places and get directions 52
Download and update maps 53
Use location services 53
Apps and services 55
Google Play 55
Software updates and backups 57
Update your phone software 57
Back up your data 57
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone 58
Storage 58
Protect your phone 61
Protect your phone with your fingerprint 61
Change your SIM PIN 61
Access codes 62
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Product and safety information 65
Copyrights and notices 65
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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
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This user guide applies to the following models: TA-1068, TA-1050, TA-1043,
TA-1016, TA-1045.
Fingerprint sensor1.
Flash2.
Main camera3.
Audio connector4.
SIM card/MicroSD card5.
Proximity sensor 6.
Earpiece7.
Front camera8.
Volume keys9.
Power/Lock key10.
Charger connector11.
Loudspeaker12.
Microphone13.
Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as chargers, headsets,
or data cables, 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.
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Insert or remove the SIM and memory cards
INSERT SIM AND MEMORY CARD
To open the SIM card tray, insert the tray opener into the hole next to the tray 1.
and push.
Put the nano-SIM card into tray slot 1, with the contact area facing down. If you 2.
have a dual SIM variant, you can put either a second SIM card or a memory card
into slot 2. If you have a single SIM variant, you can only put a memory card into
slot 2.
Slide the SIM and memory card tray back into place.¹3.
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.
Note: If you have a dual SIM variant with only one SIM tray, you cannot use two SIM cards
and a memory card at the same time.
REMOVE THE SIM AND MEMORY CARDS
Open the SIM and memory card tray, remove the cards, and slide the tray back into
its slot.
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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.
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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-C cable. You can also charge your phone from a
computer with 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.
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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 a previous device to your new device via your Google
account.
To back up data on your old phone to a Google account, refer to your old phone’s
user guide.
Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.1.
Select which data you want to be restored on your phone. The sync will start 2.
automatically once your phone is connected to the internet.
RESTORE APP SETTINGS FROM YOUR PREVIOUS ANDROID PHONE
If your previous device was an Android and backing up to Google account is
enabled on it, you can restore app settings and Wi-Fi passwords.
Tap Settings > Backup & reset.1.
Switch Automatic restore 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.
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