Nokia 8 Sirocco User manual

Nokia 8 Sirocco
User Guide
Issue 2022-01-10 en-GB

Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide
Table of Contents
1 About this user guide 5
2 Get started 6
Keepyourphoneuptodate .................................. 6
Keysandparts.......................................... 6
InsertorremovetheSIMcard ................................. 8
Chargeyourphone ....................................... 9
Switchonandsetupyourphone................................ 9
SettingupfingerprintID .................................... 9
Lockorunlockyourphone ................................... 10
Usethetouchscreen ...................................... 10
3 Basics 14
Personaliseyourphone..................................... 14
Openandcloseanapp ..................................... 14
Notifications ........................................... 15
Controlvolume.......................................... 16
Screenshots ........................................... 16
Batterylife ............................................ 16
Saveondataroamingcosts .................................. 17
Writetext............................................. 18
Dateandtime .......................................... 20
Clockandalarm ......................................... 20
Calculator............................................. 21
Accessibility ........................................... 21
Notes ............................................... 22
4 Connect with your friends and family 23
Calls................................................ 23
Contacts ............................................. 23
Sendandreceivemessages .................................. 24
Getsocial............................................. 25
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5 Camera 26
Camerabasics .......................................... 26
Recordavideo.......................................... 27
Useyourcameralikeapro ................................... 28
Yourphotosandvideos..................................... 29
6 Internet and connections 31
ActivateWi-Fi........................................... 31
Useamobiledataconnection ................................. 31
Browsetheinternet ....................................... 32
Closeaconnection........................................ 33
Bluetooth®............................................ 34
NFC ................................................ 36
VPN ................................................ 37
7 Apps and services 38
AppStoreandpreloadedapps ................................. 38
8 Software updates and backups 39
Updateyourphonesoftware.................................. 39
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone . . . . . . . . . . 39
Storage.............................................. 39
9 Protect your phone 41
Protect your phone with your fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
ChangeyourSIMPIN....................................... 41
Accesscodes........................................... 42
10 Product and safety information 43
Foryoursafety.......................................... 43
Networkservicesandcosts................................... 45
Emergencycalls ......................................... 46
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Takecareofyourdevice .................................... 46
Recycle .............................................. 47
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Smallchildren .......................................... 49
Medicaldevices ......................................... 49
Implantedmedicaldevices ................................... 49
Hearing .............................................. 50
Protect your device from harmful content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Vehicles.............................................. 50
Potentially explosive environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Wetordustyconditions..................................... 51
Certification information (SAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
About Digital Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Copyrightsandnotices ..................................... 52
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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.
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2 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
This user guide applies to following model: TA-1042.
1. Fingerprint sensor
2. Microphone
3. Main cameras
4. Flash
5. Microphone
6. Earpiece
7. Front camera
8. Volume keys
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9. Power/Lock key
10. Charger and headset connector (USB
Type-C audio output)1
11. SIM card tray
12. Microphone
13. Loudspeaker
Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as charger, headset, or data cable,
may be sold separately.
Important: The device screen and back cover are made of glass. This glass can break if the
device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks,
do not touch the glass parts of the device or attempt to remove the broken glass from the
device. Stop using the device until the glass is replaced by authorised service personnel.
Important: It is recommended that the protective cover included in the sales box is used to
protect the device in case it’s dropped.
Use the headset adapter
Your phone has a USB Type-C audio output. You can use a regular 3.5 mm plug headset with
your new phone: just plug the headset into the adapter that came with your phone, and then
plug the USB end of the adapter into your phone.
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
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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.
1Your device supports only digital audio output.
INSERT OR REMOVE THE SIM CARD
Insert the SIM card
1. To open the SIM card tray, insert the tray opener into the hole next to the tray and push.
2. Put the nano-SIM into the slot located on the tray with the contact area face down.
3. Slide the SIM card tray back into the slot.1
Important: Network access license is needed for verifying that your phone is authentic,
please keep it in a safe place.
Remove the SIM card
Open the SIM card tray, remove the card, and slide the tray back into its slot.
1Use 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
1. Plug a compatible charger into a power socket.
2. Connect the cable to your phone.
You can charge your phone wirelessly. Use only Qi-compatible chargers for wireless charging.
Your phone supports the USB-C 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.
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
1. To switch on your phone, press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates.
2. When the phone is switched on, choose your language and region.
3. Follow the instructions shown on your phone.
SETTING UP FINGERPRINT ID
You can unlock your phone with just a touch of your finger. Set up your fingerprint ID for extra
security.
Add a fingerprint
1. Tap Settings > Security & Location > Fingerprint . If you don’t have screen lock set up on
your phone, tap Screen lock .
2. Select which backup unlocking method you want to use for the lock screen and follow the
instructions shown on your phone.
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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 TOUCHSCREEN
Important: Avoid scratching the touchscreen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp
object on the touchscreen.
Your phone display
Leaving the phone screen on with maximum brightness level for a long time may cause the
display image to remain on the screen even when the screen switches off or when a new image
appears on the screen.
To avoid this:
• Lock your screen when you’re not using the phone and set the phone screen to switch off
after a short time. Tap Settings > Display > Advanced > Sleep and select the time.
• Keep your phone up to date and accept available software updates
• Lower the screen brightness: Tap Settings > Display > Brightness level . To adjust the
brightness, drag the brightness level slider. Make sure that Adaptive brightness is disabled.
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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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3 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 > Phone ringtone .
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.
Open an app
On the Home screen, tap an app icon to open it. To open one of the apps running in the
background, press and select the app.
Close all running apps
Press , swipe up through all apps, and tap CLEAR ALL .
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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.
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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.
SCREENSHOTS
Take a screenshot
Press and hold the Power key and the Volume Down key simultaneously. You can view captured
images in Photos .
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
BATTERY LIFE
Extend battery life
To save power:
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1. Charge wisely: Always charge the battery
fully.
2. Select only the sounds that you need:
Mute unnecessary sounds, such as key
press sounds. Tap Settings > Sounds ,
and under Other sounds , select which
sounds to keep.
3. Use wired headphones, rather than the
loudspeaker.
4. Change the phone screen settings: Set the
phone screen to switch off after a short
time. Tap Settings > Display > Sleep
and select the time.
5. Lower the screen brightness: Tap
Settings > Display > Brightness level .
Make sure that Adaptive brightness is not
selected. To adjust the brightness, drag
the Brightness level slider.
6. Stop apps from running in the background:
Press and close the apps you don’t
need.
7. 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 .
8. Enable Battery saver . Tap Settings >
Battery saver and switch to On .
9. Use location services selectively: Switch
location services off when you don’t need
them. Tap Settings > Location and
switch to Off .
10. 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
> 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 Airplane mode on. Tap
Settings > More > Airplane mode .
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
1. Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi .
2. Make sure Wi-Fi networking is switched to On .
3. Select the connection you want to use.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
1. Tap Settings > System > Date & time .
2. Switch Automatic date & time on.
3. 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.
1. Tap Clock > TIMER .
2. Set the duration of the timer.
Use the stopwatch
Use the stopwatch to see how you improve on the running track.
Tap Clock > STOPWATCH .
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