Nokia 8 Sirocco User manual

Nokia 8
User Guide
Issue 2023-04-12 en-CA

Nokia 8 User Guide
Table of Contents
1 About this user guide 5
2 Get started 6
Keysandparts.......................................... 6
Insert or remove SIM and memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chargeyourphone ....................................... 8
Switchonandsetupyourphone................................ 8
DualSIMsettings ........................................ 9
SettingupfingerprintID .................................... 10
Lockorunlockyourphone ................................... 10
Usethetouchscreen ...................................... 10
3 Basics 14
Personalizeyourphone..................................... 14
Openandcloseanapp ..................................... 14
Notifications ........................................... 15
Controlvolume.......................................... 15
Screenshots ........................................... 16
Batterylife ............................................ 16
Saveondataroamingcosts .................................. 17
Writetext............................................. 18
Dateandtime .......................................... 19
Clockandalarm ......................................... 20
Calculator............................................. 21
Accessibility ........................................... 21
4 Connect with your friends and family 22
Calls................................................ 22
Contacts ............................................. 22
Sendandreceivemessages .................................. 23
Mail ................................................ 24
Getsocial............................................. 25
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5 Camera 26
Camerabasics .......................................... 26
Recordavideo.......................................... 26
Useyourcameralikeapro ................................... 28
Save your photos and videos to a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Yourphotosandvideos..................................... 29
6 Internet and connections 30
ActivateWi-Fi........................................... 30
Useacellulardataconnection ................................. 30
Browsetheweb ......................................... 31
Closeaconnection........................................ 33
Bluetooth............................................. 33
NFC ................................................ 35
VPN ................................................ 37
7 Music and videos 38
Music ............................................... 38
Videos............................................... 38
8 Organize your day 40
Calendar ............................................. 40
Notes ............................................... 41
9 Maps 42
Findplacesandgetdirections ................................. 42
Downloadandupdatemaps .................................. 43
Uselocationservices ...................................... 43
10 Apps and services 45
GooglePlay............................................ 45
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11 Software updates and backups 47
Updateyourphonesoftware.................................. 47
Backupyourdata ........................................ 47
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone . . . . . . . . . . 47
Storage.............................................. 48
12 Protect your phone 50
Protect your phone with your fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
ChangeyourSIMPINcode ................................... 50
Accesscodes........................................... 51
13 Product and safety information 53
Foryoursafety.......................................... 53
Networkservicesandcosts................................... 56
Emergencycalls ......................................... 56
Takecareofyourdevice .................................... 57
Recycle .............................................. 57
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Smallchildren .......................................... 59
Medicaldevices ......................................... 59
Implantedmedicaldevices ................................... 60
Hearing .............................................. 60
Protect your device from harmful content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Vehicles.............................................. 61
Potentially explosive environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Certification information (SAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
About Digital Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Copyrightsandnotices ..................................... 62
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1 About this user guide
Important: For important information on the safe use of your device and battery, read
“Product and safety information” before you take the device into use. To find out how to
get started with your new device, read the user guide.
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2 Get started
KEYS AND PARTS
Explore the keys and parts of your new phone.
Your phone
1. Main cameras
2. Audio connector
3. Microphone
4. SIM cards and Micro SD card
5. Front camera
6. Microphone
7. Earpiece
8. Volume keys
9. Power/Lock key
10. Fingerprint sensor/Home
11. Charger connector
12. Microphone
13. Loudspeaker
Avoid touching the antenna area while the antenna is in use. Contact with antennas affects
the communication quality and may reduce battery life due to the higher power level required
during operation.
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 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.
INSERT OR REMOVE SIM AND MEMORY CARD
Insert SIM and memory card
1. Open the SIM tray and memory card tray by putting the provided tray opener into the hole
next to the tray.
2. Put the nano-SIM into slot 1 located on the tray with the contact area face down. If you have
a dual SIM variant, you can either put a second SIM or a memory card into slot 2. If you have
a single SIM variant, you can only put a memory card into slot 2.
3. Slide the SIM and memory card tray back into place.1
Note: If you have a dual SIM phone with only one SIM tray, you cannot use two SIM cards and a
memory card at the same time.
Remove SIM and memory card
Open the SIM and memory card trays, remove the cards, and slide trays back into their
respective slots.
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 wall outlet.
2. Connect the cable to your phone.
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.
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.
Transfer data from your previous phone
You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via your Google account.
To back up data on your old phone to Google account , refer to your old phone’s user guide.
1. Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google .
2. Select which data you want to be restored on your phone. The sync will start automatically
once your phone is connected to the internet.
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Restore app settings from your previous Android phone
If your previous device was an Android , and back up to Google account is enabled on it, you
can restore app settings and Wi-Fi passwords.
1. Tap Settings > Backup & reset .
2. Switch Automatic restore to On .
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.
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 > 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.
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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 > Fingerprint . If you don’t have screen lock set up on your
phone, tap SET UP SCREEN LOCK .
2. Select which backup unlocking method you want to use for the lock screen and 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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