Nokia 8 Sirocco User manual

Nokia 8 Sirocco
User Guide
Issue 2018-03-16 en

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 card 8
Charge your phone 9
Switch on and set up your phone 9
Setting up fingerprint ID 10
Lock or unlock your phone 10
Use the touch screen 11
Basics 15
Personalize 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 19
Date and time 22
Clock and alarm 22
Calculator 24
Accessibility 24
Connect with your friends and family 26
Calls 26
Contacts 26
Send and receive messages 27
Mail 28
Get social 29
Camera 31
Camera basics 31
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Record a video 32
Use your camera like a pro 33
Your photos and videos 35
Internet and connections 36
Activate Wi-Fi 36
Use a mobile data connection 36
Browse the web 37
Close a connection 39
Bluetooth® 40
NFC 42
VPN 43
Music and videos 45
Music 45
Videos 46
Organize your day 47
Calendar 47
Notes 47
Maps 49
Find places and get directions 49
Download and update maps 50
Use location services 50
Apps and services 52
Google Play 52
Software updates and backups 54
Update your phone software 54
Back up your data 54
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone 55
Storage 55
Protect your phone 57
Protect your phone with your fingerprint 57
Change your SIM PIN code 57
Access codes 58
Product and safety information 61
For your safety 61
Network services and costs 64
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Emergency calls 64
Take care of your device 65
Recycle 66
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol 66
Battery and charger information 67
Small children 68
Medical devices 69
Implanted medical devices 69
Hearing 69
Protect your device from harmful content 70
Vehicles 70
Potentially explosive environments 70
Wet or dusty conditions 71
Certification information (SAR) 71
About Digital Rights Management 73
Copyrights and notices 73
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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 following model: TA-1005.
Fingerprint sensor1.
Microphone2.
Main cameras3.
Flash4.
Microphone5.
Earpiece6.
Front camera7.
Volume keys8.
Power/Lock key9.
Charger and headset connector 10.
(USB Type-C audio output)¹
SIM card tray 11.
Microphone12.
Loudspeaker13.
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 is 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 qualified service personnel.
USE THE HEADSET ADAPTER
Your phone has a USB Type-C audio output. You can use a regular 3.5mm plug
headset with your new phone: just plug the headset in the adapter that came with
your phone, and then plug the USB end of the adapter in your phone.
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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 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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Your phone supports only digital audio output.
Insert or remove the SIM card
INSERT THE SIM CARD
To open the SIM card tray, insert the tray opener in the hole next to the tray and 1.
push.
Put the nano-SIM into the slot located on the tray with the contact area face 2.
down.
Slide the SIM card tray back into the slot.¹ 3.
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REMOVE THE SIM CARD
Open the SIM card tray, remove the card, and slide the tray back to 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.
Charge your phone
CHARGE THE BATTERY
Plug a compatible charger into a wall outlet.1.
Connect the cable to your phone.2.
You can charge your phone using wireless charging. Use only Qi compatible chargers
for wireless charging.
Your phone supports the USB-C cable. You can also charge your phone from a
computer with a USB cable, but it may take a longer time.
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.
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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 was an Android, and back 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.
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
Tap Settings > Security & Location > Fingerprint. If you don’t have screen lock 1.
set up on your phone, tap SET UP SCREEN LOCK.
Select what backup unlocking method you want to use for the lock screen and 2.
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 touch screen
Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or
other sharp object on the touch screen.
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 > Advanced > 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 degrees.
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 you were in, 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 the overview  key
again.
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Basics
Personalize your phone
Learn how to personalize 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 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 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 of an app, tap Settings > Apps & notifications
> Notifications > Notifications and tap the app name to open the app settings.
You can turn off or on the notifications per each app individually. To see the apps
which 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.
USE THE QUICK SETTING ICONS
To activate 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 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.
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SET THE PHONE TO SILENT
To set the phone to silent, press the volume down key twice. 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 > Languages & input >
Advanced > 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 > Languages & input > Advanced > 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.
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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 increase 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 follow your data usage, tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage.
STOP DATA ROAMING
Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network, and switch Data roaming
off.
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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.
TYPE IN 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.
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