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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