Nokia G11 Plus User manual

Nokia G11 Plus
User Guide
Issue 2022-07-07 en-GB

Nokia G11 Plus 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................................ 8
Usethetouchscreen ...................................... 9
3 Protect your phone 13
Lockorunlockyourphone ................................... 13
Protect your phone with a screen lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Protect your phone with your fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Protect your phone with your face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Findyourlostphone....................................... 14
4 Basics 16
Personaliseyourphone..................................... 16
Notifications ........................................... 16
Controlvolume.......................................... 17
Automatictextcorrection.................................... 18
Batterylife ............................................ 18
Accessibility ........................................... 19
5 Connect with your friends and family 20
Calls................................................ 20
Contacts ............................................. 20
Sendmessages ......................................... 20
Email ............................................... 21
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6 Camera 22
Camerabasics .......................................... 22
Yourphotosandvideos..................................... 22
7 Internet and connections 23
ActivateWi-Fi........................................... 23
Browsetheinternet ....................................... 23
Bluetooth®............................................ 24
VPN ................................................ 25
8 Organise your day 26
Dateandtime .......................................... 26
Alarmclock............................................ 26
Calendar ............................................. 27
9 Maps 28
Findplacesandgetdirections ................................. 28
10 Apps, updates and backups 29
GetappsfromGooglePlay................................... 29
Updateyourphonesoftware.................................. 29
Backupyourdata ........................................ 29
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone . . . . . . . . . . 30
11 Product and safety information 31
Foryoursafety.......................................... 31
Networkservicesandcosts................................... 34
Emergencycalls ......................................... 34
Takecareofyourdevice .................................... 35
Recycle .............................................. 35
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Smallchildren .......................................... 37
Medicaldevices ......................................... 37
Implantedmedicaldevices ................................... 38
Hearing .............................................. 38
Protect your device from harmful content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Vehicles.............................................. 39
Potentially explosive environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Certification information (SAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
About Digital Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Copyrightsandothernotices.................................. 40
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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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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-1421, TA-1408, TA-1413, TA-1429.
1. Microphone
2. Loudspeaker
3. Flash
4. Camera
5. Fingerprint sensor
6. SIM and memory card slot
7. Headset connector
8. Front camera
9. Earpiece
10. Volume keys
11. Power/Lock key
12. USB connector
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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 the 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 cards
1. Open the SIM card tray: push the tray
opener pin into the tray hole and slide the
tray out.
2. Put the nano-SIM in the SIM1 slot on the
tray with the contact area face down.
3. If you have a dual-SIM phone, put the
second SIM in the SIM2 slot.
4. If you have a memory card, put it in the
memory card slot.
5. Slide the tray back in.
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.
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: Use a fast microSD memory card (up to 512 GB) from a well-known manufacturer.
CHARGE YOUR PHONE
Charge the battery
1. Plug a compatible charger into a power socket.
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 longer.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging
indicator is displayed.
SWITCH ON AND SET UP YOUR PHONE
Switch on 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.
1. Press and hold the power key.
2. 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.
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Restore app settings from your previous Android™ phone
If your previous phone was an Android and you had set it to back up data to your Google
account, you can restore your app settings and passwords.
1. Tap Settings > Passwords and 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.
Switch off your phone
To switch off your phone, press the power key and the volume up key at the same time.
Tip: If you want to switch off your phone by pressing and holding the power key, tap Settings
> System > Gestures > Press and hold power button and switch off Hold for Assistant .
USE THE TOUCH SCREEN
Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp
object on the touch screen.
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.
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Swipe
Place your finger on the screen and slide your finger in the direction you want.
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.
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