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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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.
Setting up fingerprint ID
You can unlock your phone with just a touch of your finger. Set up your fingerprint
ID for extra security.
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ADD A FINGERPRINT
Tap Settings > Security & Location > Fingerprint. If you don’t have screen lock 1.
set up on your phone, tap Screen lock.
Select which backup unlocking method you want to use for the lock screen and 2.
follow the instructions shown on your phone.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 RINGTONE
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.
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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
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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.
Screenshots
TAKE A SCREENSHOT
To take a screenshot, open the notification panel and drag the status bar
downwards. Tap Screenshot. You can view captured images in Photos.
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
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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.
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.
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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.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.
Enable the Background activity 7.
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 8.
Settings > Battery > Battery saver
and switch to On.
Use location services selectively: 9.
Switch location services off when
you don’t need them. Tap Settings
> Security & Location > Location,
and switch to Off.
Use network connections 10.
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
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