Nokia Asha 501 Dual SIM User manual

User Guide
Nokia Asha 501 Dual SIM
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Welcome to your new Asha smartphone
Here are some things you can try out.
• All that matters on a single screen – Your second home screen is only a swipe away. It shows what
you have been up to, and lets you quickly switch between frequently-used apps.
• Beautiful design and vibrant colours – The seamless design ensures your new Asha is built to last,
and you can choose a colour that suits your personality.
• Notifications tab – Get instant access to your notifications with a single swipe down, and
immediately reply to your missed calls and messages.
• Smart choice – Choose how you wish to connect, be it with a SIM card, Wi-Fi, or Slam.
• Do more online – With your new Asha you can get the most out of your data package, making it
faster and easier for you to explore the web.
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Contents
Welcome to your new Asha smartphone 3
Safety 5
Get started 6
Keys and parts 6
Insert SIM and battery 6
Insert a second SIM card (dual SIM only) 7
Insert a memory card 8
Charge the battery 9
Lock the keys and screen 9
Set which SIM card to use (dual SIM only) 10
Copy contacts from your old phone 10
Basics 12
Display indicators 12
Touch screen actions 12
Switch between views 14
Check your activity 14
Change settings quickly 15
Reorganise the apps menu 15
Change your ringtone 16
Add a full keyboard or phone keypad 16
Add a writing language 16
Keys on the keyboard 16
Write using the keyboard 17
Keys on the keyboard 17
Write using the keypad 18
Nokia Store 18
People & messaging 19
Make or answer a call 19
Save a name and phone number 19
Add social info to contacts 20
Update your status 20
Send a message 20
Set up your mail account 21
Send a mail 22
Chat with your friends 22
Internet 24
Browse the web 24
Add a website to your favourites 24
Camera 26
Take a photo 26
Record a video 26
Share your photo or video 26
Phone management & connectivity 28
Share your content using Slam 28
Connect to a Wi-Fi network 28
Copy content between your phone and
computer 29
Update your phone software 29
Access codes 29
Product and safety information 32
User Guide
Nokia Asha 501 Dual SIM
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Safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. For further info, read
the complete user guide.
SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS
Switch the device off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference
or danger, for example, in aircraft, in hospitals or near medical equipment, fuel, chemicals, or
blasting areas. Obey all instructions in restricted areas.
ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST
Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving. Your first
consideration while driving should be road safety.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.
BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
Use only batteries, chargers, and other accessories approved by Nokia for use with this device.
Do not connect incompatible products.
KEEP YOUR DEVICE DRY
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use.
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Get started
Get to grips with the basics, and have your phone up and running in no time.
Keys and parts
Explore the keys and parts of your new phone.
1 Charger connector
2Micro-USBconnector
3 Headset connector (3.5 mm)
4 Volume/Zoom keys
5 Lock/Power key
6Microphone
7 Back key
8 Touch screen
9 Camera lens
10 Back cover release button
11 Antenna area
The antenna area is highlighted.
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 higher power level during operation.
Insert SIM and battery
Read on to learn how to insert a SIM card and the battery.
1. Press the release button at the back of the phone, and carefully lift and remove the back cover.
See 15 on page 31.
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2. If the battery is in the phone, lift it out. See 14 on page 31.
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3. Open the SIM holder, and place the SIM in the holder. Make sure the contact area is face down. See
13 on page 31.
4. Line up the battery contacts, and push the battery in.
5. Replace the back cover.
6. To switch on, press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates.
Insert a second SIM card (dual SIM only)
You can easily add a second SIM card (SIM2) without removing the battery.
1. Press the release button at the back of the phone, and carefully lift and remove the back cover.
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2. Push the SIM in with the contact area face down until it locks into place.
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3. To remove the SIM, push the card in until it's released, then pull it out.
Insert a memory card
Read on to learn how to insert a memory card into your phone.
1. Remove the back cover.
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2. Push the card in with the contact area face down until it locks into place. See 6 on page 31.
3. To remove the card, push the card in until it's released. See 7 on page 31.
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Charge the battery
Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it before you
can use your phone.
1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
2. Connect the charger to the phone. See 2 on page 31. When done, unplug the charger from the
phone, then from the wall outlet.
Lock the keys and screen
Lock the keys and screen when not using your phone.
1. Press the power key.
2. To unlock, press the power key, then swipe in from the left or right of the screen.
Tip: To wake up the screen, you can also press the back key. If there's a notification from an
app on the lock screen, you can swipe over the notification to unlock the phone and open the
app.
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Set which SIM card to use (dual SIM only)
By default, your phone asks you which SIM to use for the connection. You can also set the default
SIM for calls or messaging. If you name your SIMs, you can see at a glance which is, for example, for
work or personal use.
Tap > Dual SIM.
1. Switch Always ask to Off.
2. Select which SIM to use for which connection.
Availability of SIMs
• If you only have one SIM, put it into the SIM1 holder. Some features may only be available with the
SIM in the SIM1 holder.
• When you set one SIM to be used for outgoing calls or messages, or for data connections, the
other SIM can still receive calls or messages.
• When one SIM is having an active connection, the other SIM is not available.
Rename SIM
Tap SIM settings, and type in the new name under the card you want to name.
Copy contacts from your old phone
Get all your contacts to your new phone in one go.
Your old phone must have Bluetooth, and the contacts must be stored in the phone memory, not on
the SIM.
1. On both your new and old phone, switch Bluetooth on, and make sure both phones are visible to
others.
2. On your new phone, tap .
3. If you don't have any contacts on your phone yet, tap Copy contacts > Another device.
4. If you already have contacts on your phone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and tap Copy
contacts > Copy from > Another device.
5. Move the phones close to each other. When the phones are connected via Bluetooth, the contacts
transfer starts.
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