Nokia C21 User manual

Nokia C21
User Guide
Issue 2023-03-31 en-USA

Nokia C21 User Guide
Table of Contents
1 About this user guide 5
2 Get started 6
Keepyourphoneuptodate .................................. 6
Keysandparts.......................................... 6
Insert the SIM and memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chargeyourphone ....................................... 8
Switchonandsetupyourphone................................ 9
DualSIMsettings ........................................ 9
Lockorunlockyourphone ................................... 10
Usethetouchscreen ...................................... 10
3 Basics 14
Personalizeyourphone..................................... 14
Notifications ........................................... 14
Controlvolume.......................................... 15
Automatictextcorrection.................................... 16
Batterylife ............................................ 16
Accessibility ........................................... 17
4 Connect with your friends and family 18
Calls................................................ 18
Contacts ............................................. 18
Sendmessages ......................................... 19
Mail ................................................ 19
5 Camera 20
Camerabasics .......................................... 20
Videos............................................... 20
Yourphotosandvideos..................................... 20
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6 Internet and connections 22
ActivateWi-Fi........................................... 22
Browsetheweb ......................................... 22
Bluetooth®............................................ 23
VPN ................................................ 24
7 Organize your day 25
Dateandtime .......................................... 25
Alarmclock............................................ 25
Calendar ............................................. 26
8 Maps 27
Findplacesandgetdirections ................................. 27
9 Apps, updates, and backups 28
GetappsfromGooglePlay................................... 28
Freeupspaceonyourphone.................................. 28
Updateyourphonesoftware.................................. 28
Backupyourdata ........................................ 29
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone . . . . . . . . . . 29
10 Protect your phone 30
Protect your phone with a screen lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Protect your phone with your fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Protect your phone with your face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ChangeyourSIMPINcode ................................... 31
Accesscodes........................................... 32
11 Product and safety information 34
Foryoursafety.......................................... 34
Networkservicesandcosts................................... 37
Emergencycalls ......................................... 37
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Takecareofyourdevice .................................... 38
Recycle .............................................. 38
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Smallchildren .......................................... 41
Medicaldevices ......................................... 41
Implantedmedicaldevices ................................... 41
Hearing .............................................. 41
Protect your device from harmful content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vehicles.............................................. 42
Potentially explosive environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Certificationinformation .................................... 42
About Digital Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Copyrightsandothernotices.................................. 43
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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
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-1352, TA-1356, TA-1339, TA-1466.
1. Fingerprint sensor
2. Flash
3. Camera
4. Front camera
5. Headset connector
6. Earpiece
7. Flash
8. Volume keys
9. Power/Lock key
10. USB connector
11. Loudspeaker
12. Microphone
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Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as charger, headset, or data cable,
may be sold separately.
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.
INSERT THE SIM AND MEMORY CARDS
Insert the SIM and memory cards
1. Put your fingernail in the back cover
opening slot, bend the back cover open,
and remove it.
2. Slide the nano-SIM in slot 1 with the
contact area face down.
3. If you have a dual-SIM phone, slide the
second SIM card in slot 2
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4. If you have a memory card, slide it in the
memory card slot.
5. Put back the back cover.
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.
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.
Note: Switch the device off and disconnect the charger and any other device before removing
any covers. Avoid touching electronic components while changing any covers. Always store
and use the device with any covers attached.
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.
Tip: Use a fast, up to 256 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.
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Your phone supports the USB micro-B 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 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 > Advanced > 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.
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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 > Mobile network , and tap the SIM card.
Rename a SIM card
Tap the SIM you want to rename, tap , and type in the name you want.
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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Navigate with keys
• 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, 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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3 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, icons appear at the top
of the screen.
To see more information about the notifications, swipe down from the top of the screen. To
close the view, swipe up on the screen.
To change the notification settings of an app, tap Settings > Apps & notifications , tap the
app name and Notifications .
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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
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 > On-screen 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.
BATTERY LIFE
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 > Screen timeout and select
the time.
5. Tap Settings > Display >
Brightness level . To adjust the
brightness, drag the brightness
level slider. Make sure that
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Adaptive brightness is disabled.
6. Stop apps from running in the background:
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
> 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.
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4 Connect with your friends and family
CALLS
Make a call
1. Tap .
2. Tap and type in a number, or tap and select a contact you want to call.
3. Tap . If you have a second SIM card inserted, tap the corresponding icon to make a call
from that SIM.
Answer a call
If your phone rings when the screen is unlocked, tap ANSWER . If your phone rings when the
screen is locked, swipe up to answer.
Reject a call
If your phone rings when the screen is unlocked, tap DECLINE . If your phone rings when the
screen is locked, swipe down to reject the call.
CONTACTS
Save a contact from call history
1. Tap >to see your call history.
2. Tap the number you want to save.
3. Tap Add contact . If this is a new contact, type in the contact information, and tap Save . If
this contact is already in your contacts list, tap Add to existing , select the contact, and tap
Save .
Add a contact
1. Tap Contacts > + .
2. Fill out the information.
3. Tap SAVE .
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SEND MESSAGES
Send a message
1. Tap Messages .
2. Tap Start chat .
3. To add a recipient, tap , type in their
number, and tap . To add a recipient
from your contacts list, start typing their
name and tap the contact.
4. To add more recipients, tap . After
choosing all the recipients, tap Next .
5. Write your message in the text box.
6. Tap .
MAIL
You can send mail with your phone when you’re on the go.
Add a mail account
When you use the Gmail app for the first time, you are asked to set up your email account.
1. Tap Gmail .
2. You can select the address connected with your Google account or tap
Add an email address .
3. After adding all the accounts, tap TAKE ME TO GMAIL .
Send mail
1. Tap Gmail .
2. Tap .
3. In the To box, type in an address, or tap
> Add from Contacts .
4. Type in the message subject and the mail.
5. Tap .
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5 Camera
CAMERA BASICS
Take a photo
Shoot sharp and vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album.
1. Tap Camera .
2. Take aim and focus.
3. Tap .
Take a selfie
1. Tap Camera > to switch to the front camera.
2. Tap .
Take photos with a timer
1. Tap Camera .
2. Tap and select the time.
3. Tap .
VIDEOS
Record a video
1. Tap Camera .
2. To switch to the video recording mode, tap
Video .
3. Tap to start recording.
4. To stop recording, tap .
5. To go back to camera mode, tap Photo .
YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
View photos and videos on your phone
Tap Gallery .
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