Nokia 8.3 User manual

Nokia 8.3 5G
User Guide
Issue 2021-01-18 en-SA

Nokia 8.3 5G User Guide
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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Table of Contents
1 About this user guide 2
2 Table of Contents 3
3 Get started 6
Keepyourphoneuptodate .................................. 6
Keysandparts.......................................... 6
Insert the SIM and memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chargeyourphone ....................................... 9
Switchonandsetupyourphone................................ 9
DualSIMsettings ........................................ 10
Lockorunlockyourphone ................................... 11
Usethetouchscreen ...................................... 11
4 Basics 15
Personalizeyourphone..................................... 15
Notifications ........................................... 15
Controlvolume.......................................... 16
Automatictextcorrection.................................... 17
GoogleAssistant......................................... 17
Batterylife ............................................ 18
Accessibility ........................................... 19
FMRadio ............................................. 19
5 Connect with your friends and family 21
Calls................................................ 21
Contacts ............................................. 21
Sendmessages ......................................... 22
Mail ................................................ 22
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6 Camera 23
Camerabasics .......................................... 23
Videos............................................... 23
Useyourcameralikeapro ................................... 24
Yourphotosandvideos..................................... 25
7 Internet and connections 26
ActivateWi-Fi........................................... 26
Browsetheweb ......................................... 26
Bluetooth®............................................ 27
NFC ................................................ 29
VPN ................................................ 30
8 Organize your day 31
Dateandtime .......................................... 31
Alarmclock............................................ 31
Calendar ............................................. 31
9 Maps 33
Findplacesandgetdirections ................................. 33
Downloadandupdatemaps .................................. 33
Uselocationservices ...................................... 34
10 Apps, updates, and backups 35
GetappsfromGooglePlay................................... 35
Freeupspaceonyourphone.................................. 35
Updateyourphonesoftware.................................. 36
Backupyourdata ........................................ 36
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone . . . . . . . . . . 36
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11 Protect your phone 37
Protect your phone with a screen lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Protect your phone with your face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Protect your phone with your fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ChangeyourSIMPINcode ................................... 38
Accesscodes........................................... 38
12 Product and safety information 41
Foryoursafety.......................................... 41
Networkservicesandcosts................................... 44
Emergencycalls ......................................... 44
Takecareofyourdevice .................................... 45
Recycle .............................................. 45
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Smallchildren .......................................... 47
Medicaldevices ......................................... 47
Implantedmedicaldevices ................................... 48
Hearing .............................................. 48
Protect your device from harmful content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Vehicles.............................................. 49
Potentially explosive environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Certification information (SAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
About Digital Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Copyrightsandothernotices.................................. 50
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3 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
Your phone
This user guide applies to the following models: TA-1243, TA-1251.
1. NFC area
2. Camera
3. Flash
4. Google Assistant/Google Search key*
5. Front camera
6. Microphone
7. Earpiece
8. Proximity and light sensor
9. SIM and memory card slot
10. Volume keys
11. Power/Lock key/Fingerprint sensor
12. USB connector
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13. Loudspeaker
14. Microphone
15. Headset connector
Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as charger, headset, or data cable,
may be sold separately.
*Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and countries. Where not
available Google Assistant is replaced by Google Search. Check availability at
https://support.google.com/assistant.
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 authorized service personnel.
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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INSERT THE SIM AND MEMORY CARDS
Insert the SIM card
1. Open the SIM card tray: push the tray opener pin in the tray hole and slide the tray out.
2. If you have a single-SIM phone, put a nano-SIM card in slot 1 and a memory card in slot 2
on the tray with the contact areas face down. If you have a dual-SIM phone, put a nano-SIM
card in slot 1 and either a second SIM or a memory card in slot 2 with the contact areas face
down.
3. Slide the tray back in.
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.
Use only compatible memory cards approved for use with this device. Incompatible cards may
damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.
Important: 5G may not be available when two SIM cards are inserted in your phone. If you
have two SIM cards inserted, both SIM cards support 4G/3G/2G. Download the software
update when available to enable 5G/4G/3G/2G support for SIM1 and 4G/3G/2G support for
SIM2 when two SIM cards are inserted.
Important: Do not remove the memory card when an app is using it. Doing so may damage
the memory card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.
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Tip: To find out if your phone can use 2 SIM cards, see the label on the sales box. If there are
2 IMEI codes on the label, you have a dual-SIM phone.
Tip: Use a fast, up to 512 GB microSD memory card from a well-known manufacturer.
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 type 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.
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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.
1. Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google .
2. Select which data you want to restore on your new phone. The sync starts 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.
1. Tap Settings > System > Backup .
2. Switch Backup to Google Drive to On .
DUAL SIM SETTINGS
If you have a dual-SIM phone, you can have 2 SIMs in your phone, for example, one for your
work and one for your personal use.
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 .
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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.
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 degrees.
To lock the screen in portrait mode, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap
Auto-rotate .
Navigate with gestures
To switch on using gesture navigation, tap Settings > System > Gestures >
System navigation > Gesture navigation .
• To see all your apps, swipe up from the
bottom of the screen.
• To go to the home screen, swipe up from
the bottom of the screen. The app you
were in stays open in the background.
• To see which apps you have open, swipe
up from the bottom of the screen without
releasing your finger until you see the
apps, and then release your finger.
• To switch to another open app, tap the
app.
• To close all the open apps, swipe right
through all the apps, and tap CLEAR ALL .
• To go back to the previous screen you
were in, swipe from the right or left edge
of the screen. Your phone remembers all
the apps and websites you’ve visited since
the last time your screen was locked.
Navigate with keys
To switch on the navigation keys, tap Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation >
3-button navigation .
• To see all your apps, swipe up the home
key .
• To go to the home screen, tap the home
key. The app you were in stays open in the
background.
• To see which apps you have open, tap .
• To switch to another open app, swipe right
and tap the app.
• To close all the open apps, swipe right
through all the apps, and tap CLEAR ALL .
• To go back to the previous screen you
were in, tap . Your phone remembers all
the apps and websites you’ve visited since
the last time your screen was locked.
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4 Basics
PERSONALIZE YOUR PHONE
Change your wallpaper
Tap Settings > Display > Advanced > Wallpaper .
Change your phone ringtone
Tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone (SIM1) or Phone ringtone (SIM2) , and select the
tone.
Change your message notification sound
Tap Settings > Sound > Advanced > Default notification sound .
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 and tap the
app name to open the app settings. Tap Notifications . You can turn off or on the notifications
per each app individually.
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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.
Set the phone to silent
To set the phone to silent, press the volume down key, tap to set your phone to vibrate only
and tap to set it to silent.
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AUTOMATIC TEXT CORRECTION
Learn how to write text quickly and efficiently using the keyboard text correction.
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 automatically uses 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
Use spell checker off.
GOOGLE ASSISTANT
Google Assistant is available in selected markets and languages only. Where not
available, Google Assistant is replaced by Google Search. Check availability at
https://support.google.com/assistant. Google Assistant can help you search information
online, translate words and sentences, make notes and calendar appointments, for example.
You can use Google Assistant even when your phone is locked. However, Google Assistant asks
you to unlock your phone before accessing your private data.
Use the Google Assistant key
To access the Google Assistant services, use the Google Assistant key on the side of your
phone:
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• Press the key once to start Google Assistant.
• Press and hold the key to speak with Google Assistant. Ask your question and release the
key. You see Google Assistant’s answer on your phone’s display.
If your country or region does not support Google Assistant, you can still use the Google
Assistant key:
• Press the key once to open Google Search.
• Press and hold the key to use Google voice search. Ask your question and release the key.
You see Google’s answer on your phone’s display.
Switch off the Google Assistant key
To switch off the Google Assistant key, tap Settings > System > Gestures >
Google Assistant Button , and switch Google Assistant Button off.
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:
1. Always charge the battery fully.
2. Mute unnecessary sounds, such
as touch sounds. Tap Settings >
Sound > Advanced , and under
Other sounds and vibrations , select which
sounds to keep.
3. Use wired headphones, rather than the
loudspeaker.
4. Set the phone screen to switch off after
a short time. Tap Settings > Display >
Advanced > Sleep and select the time.
5. Tap Settings > Display >
Brightness level . To adjust the
brightness, drag the brightness
level slider. Make sure that
Adaptive brightness is disabled.
6. Stop apps from running in the background:
tap , swipe right through all the apps and
tap CLEAR ALL .
7. Use location services selectively: switch
location services off when you don’t need
them. Tap Settings > Location , and
disable Use location .
8. 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
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> Network & Internet > Wi-Fi , and disable
Use Wi-Fi . If you’re listening to music
or otherwise using your phone, but don’t
want to make or receive calls, switch
the airplane mode on. Tap Settings >
Network & Internet > Airplane mode .
Airplane mode closes connections to the
mobile network and switches your device’s
wireless features off.
ACCESSIBILITY
You can change various settings to make using your phone easier.
Increase or decrease the font size
Do you want to have larger fonts on your phone?
1. Tap Settings > Accessibility .
2. Tap Font size . To increase or decrease the font size, drag the font size level slider.
Increase or decrease the display size
Do you want to make the items on your screen smaller or larger?
1. Tap Settings > Accessibility .
2. Tap Display size and to adjust the display size, drag the display size level slider.
FM RADIO
To listen to the radio, you need to connect a compatible headset to the phone. The headset
acts as an antenna. The headset may be sold separately.
Listen to FM radio
After you have connected the headset, tap FM Radio .
• To switch the radio on, tap .
• To find radio stations, tap > Scan .
• To switch to another station, slide the
channel frequency row left or right.
• To save a station, tap .
• To listen to a radio station using the
phone’s speakers, tap . Keep the
headset connected.
• To switch the radio off, tap .
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Troubleshooting tip: If the radio doesn’t work, make sure the headset is connected properly.
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