Nokia G11 User manual

Nokia G11
User Guide
Issue 2022-03-14 en-GB

Nokia G11 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
DualSIMsettings ........................................ 9
Lockorunlockyourphone ................................... 10
Usethetouchscreen ...................................... 10
3 Basics 14
Personaliseyourphone..................................... 14
Notifications ........................................... 14
Controlvolume.......................................... 15
Automatictextcorrection.................................... 16
GoogleAssistant......................................... 16
Batterylife ............................................ 17
Accessibility ........................................... 18
4 Connect with your friends and family 19
Calls................................................ 19
Contacts ............................................. 19
Sendmessages ......................................... 20
Email ............................................... 20
5 Camera 21
Camerabasics .......................................... 21
Videos............................................... 21
Yourphotosandvideos..................................... 22
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6 Internet and connections 23
ActivateWi-Fi........................................... 23
Browsetheinternet ....................................... 23
Bluetooth®............................................ 24
VPN ................................................ 25
NFC(TA-1477only) ....................................... 26
7 Organise your day 28
Dateandtime .......................................... 28
Alarmclock............................................ 28
Calendar ............................................. 29
8 Maps 30
Findplacesandgetdirections ................................. 30
9 Apps, updates and backups 31
GetappsfromGooglePlay................................... 31
Freeupspaceonyourphone.................................. 31
Updateyourphonesoftware.................................. 31
Backupyourdata ........................................ 32
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone . . . . . . . . . . 32
10 Protect your phone 33
Protect your phone with a screen lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Protect your phone with your fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Protect your phone with your face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ChangeyourSIMPIN....................................... 34
Accesscodes........................................... 35
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11 Product and safety information 37
Foryoursafety.......................................... 37
Networkservicesandcosts................................... 40
Emergencycalls ......................................... 40
Takecareofyourdevice .................................... 41
Recycle .............................................. 41
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Smallchildren .......................................... 43
Medicaldevices ......................................... 43
Implantedmedicaldevices ................................... 44
Hearing .............................................. 44
Protect your device from harmful content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Vehicles.............................................. 45
Potentially explosive environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Certification information (SAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
About Digital Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Copyrightsandothernotices.................................. 46
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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-1401, TA-1477.
1. Microphone
2. Loudspeaker
3. Camera
4. Flash
5. Google Assistant/Google Search key*
6. SIM and memory card slot
7. Front camera
8. Headset connector
9. Microphone
10. Earpiece
11. Volume keys
12. Power/Lock key, fingerprint sensor
13. 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.
Your device supports 18w USB Power Delivery 3.0 compatible fast charging with type-
C to type-C cable. A fast charger may not be provided. Check local availability at
nokia.com/phones/nokia-g-11.
*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.
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 second SIM, put it in the SIM2
slot.
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4. If you have a memory card, put it in the
memory card slot.
5. Slide the tray back in.
Tip: Use a fast microSD memory card (up to 512 GB) from a well-known manufacturer.
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.
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
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.
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 > 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.
DUAL SIM SETTINGS
If you have a dual-SIM phone, you can have 2 SIMs in your phone, for example, one for 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 > 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.
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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.
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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