Nokia G42 5G User manual

Nokia G42 5G
User Guide
Issue 2023-06-29 en-EG

Nokia G42 5G 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
Usethetouchscreen ...................................... 10
3 Protect your phone 14
Lockorunlockyourphone ................................... 14
Protect your phone with a screen lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Protect your phone with your fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Protect your phone with your face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Findyourlostphone....................................... 15
4 Basics 17
Personalizeyourphone..................................... 17
Notifications ........................................... 17
Controlvolume.......................................... 18
Automatictextcorrection.................................... 19
Batterylife ............................................ 19
Accessibility ........................................... 20
5 Connect with your friends and family 21
Calls................................................ 21
Contacts ............................................. 21
Sendmessages ......................................... 21
Mail ................................................ 22
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6 Camera 23
Camerabasics .......................................... 23
Yourphotosandvideos..................................... 23
7 Internet and connections 25
ActivateWi-Fi........................................... 25
Browsetheweb ......................................... 25
Bluetooth®............................................ 26
NFC ................................................ 27
VPN ................................................ 28
8 Organize your day 29
Dateandtime .......................................... 29
Alarmclock............................................ 29
Calendar ............................................. 30
9 Maps 31
Findplacesandgetdirections ................................. 31
10 Apps, updates, and backups 32
GetappsfromGooglePlay................................... 32
Updateyourphonesoftware.................................. 32
Backupyourdata ........................................ 32
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone . . . . . . . . . . 33
11 Product and safety information 34
Foryoursafety.......................................... 34
Networkservicesandcosts................................... 36
Emergencycalls ......................................... 37
Takecareofyourdevice .................................... 37
Recycle .............................................. 38
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Smallchildren .......................................... 40
Medicaldevices ......................................... 40
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-1581, TA-1591.
1. Headset connector
2. Microphone
3. Loudspeaker
4. Camera
5. Flash
6. SIM and memory card slot
7. Front camera
8. Earpiece
9. Volume keys
10. Power/Lock key, Fingerprint sensor
11. 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 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 and memory card tray: push the tray opener pin in the tray hole and slide the
tray out.
2. Put a nano-SIM card in the SIM slot on the tray with the contact area face down.
3. If you have a memory card, put it in the memory card slot.
4. 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.
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Insert the cards 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.
Both SIM cards are available at the same time when the device is not being used, but while one
SIM card is active, for example, making a call, the other may be unavailable.
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.
Tip: Use a fast, up to 1 TB microSD memory card from a well-known manufacturer.
Note: Pre-installed system software and apps use a significant part of memory space.
CHARGE YOUR PHONE
Charge the battery
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1. Plug a compatible charger into a wall outlet.
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 a longer time.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging
indicator is displayed.
Charger model
Charge your device with the AD-020 charger. HMD Global may make additional battery
or charger models available for this device. Charging time can vary depending on device
capability. Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as charger, headset, or
data cable, may be sold separately.
When charger is not included in the sales box, charge your device using the data cable
(included) and a USB power adaptor (may be sold separately). You can charge your device
with third-party cables and power adaptors that are compliant with USB 2.0 or later and with
applicable country regulations and international and regional safety standards. Other adaptors
may not meet applicable safety standards, and charging with such adaptors could pose a risk
of property loss or personal injury. It is recommended to use a 20W USB PD compatible power
adaptor with an input of 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A and output of 9.0V/2.23A to optimize the
charging of your device.
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 & 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, and
select Power off .
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
Power menu and Digital 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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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.
Lock the screen orientation
The screen rotates automatically when you turn the phone 90 degrees.
To lock the screen in portrait mode, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap
Auto-rotate > Off .
Navigate with gestures
To switch on using gesture navigation, tap Settings > System > Gestures >
System navigation > Gesture navigation .
• To see all your apps, on the home screen, swipe up on the screen.
• To go to the home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. The app you were in
stays open in the background.
• To see which apps you have open, swipe up from the bottom of the screen without releasing
your finger until you see the apps, and then release your finger. To switch to another
open app, tap the app. To close all the open apps, swipe right through all the apps and tap
CLEAR ALL .
• To go back to the previous screen you were in, swipe from the right or left edge of the
screen. Your phone remembers all the apps and websites you’ve visited since the last time
your screen was locked.
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Navigate with keys
To switch on the navigation keys, tap Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation >
3-button navigation .
• To see all your apps, on the home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
• To go to the home screen, tap . 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, swipe right through all the apps and 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 Protect your phone
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.
PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH A SCREEN LOCK
You can set your phone to require authentication when unlocking the screen.
Set a screen lock
1. Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock .
2. Choose the type of lock and follow the instructions on your phone.
PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FINGERPRINT
Add a fingerprint
1. Tap Settings > Security > Fingerprint .
2. Select what backup unlocking method you want to use for the lock screen and follow the
instructions shown on your phone.
Unlock your phone with your finger
Place your registered finger on the power key.
If there is a fingerprint sensor error, and you cannot use alternative sign-in methods to
recover or reset the phone in any way, your phone will require service by authorized personnel.
Additional charges may apply, and all the personal data on your phone may be deleted. For
more info, contact the nearest care point for your phone, or your phone dealer.
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PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FACE
Set up face authentication
1. Tap Settings > Security > Face unlock .
2. Select what backup unlocking methods you want to use for the lock screen and follow the
instructions shown on your phone.
Keep your eyes open and make sure your face is fully visible and not covered by any object,
such as a hat or sunglasses.
Note: Using your face to unlock your phone is less secure than using a fingerprint, pattern or
password. Your phone may be unlocked by someone or something with similar appearance.
Face unlock may not work properly in backlight or too dark or bright environment.
Unlock your phone with your face
To unlock your phone, just turn your screen on and look at the front camera.
If there is a facial recognition error, and you cannot use alternative sign-in methods to recover
or reset the phone in any way, your phone will require service. Additional charges may apply,
and all the personal data on your phone may be deleted. For more info, contact the nearest
authorized service facility for your phone, or your phone dealer.
FIND YOUR LOST PHONE
Locate or lock your phone
If you lose your phone, you may be able to find, lock, or erase it remotely if you have signed
in to a Google Account. Find My Device is on by default for phones associated with a Google
Account.
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To use Find My Device, your lost phone must be:
• Turned on
• Signed in to a Google Account
• Connected to mobile data or Wi-Fi
• Visible on Google Play
• Location turned on
• Find My Device turned on
When Find My Device connects with your phone, you see the phone’s location, and the phone
gets a notification.
1. Open android.com/find on a computer, tablet or phone connected to the internet and sign
in to your Google Account.
2. If you have more than one phone, click the lost phone at the top of the screen.
3. On the map, see about where the phone is. The location is approximate and may not be
accurate.
If your device can’t be found, Find My Device will show its last known location, if available. To
lock or erase your phone, follow the instructions on the web site.
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4 Basics
PERSONALIZE YOUR PHONE
Change your wallpaper
Tap Settings > Wallpaper .
Change your phone ringtone
Tap Settings > Sound & vibration > Phone ringtone SIM1 or Phone ringtone SIM2 , and
select the tone.
Change your message notification sound
Tap Settings > Sound & vibration > 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 > Notifications > App settings >
Most recent > All apps , and switch the app’s notifications on or off.
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Use the quick access items
To activate features, tap the corresponding quick access item on the notification panel. To see
more items, drag the menu down. To rearrange or add new items, tap , tap and hold an item,
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
1. Press a volume key to see the volume level bar.
2. Tap .
3. Drag the slider on the volume level bars left or right.
4. Tap DONE .
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Set the phone to silent
1. Press a volume key.
2. Tap .
3. Tap to set your phone to vibrate only, or tap to set it to silent.
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 > Spell checker , and switch Use spell checker
off.
BATTERY LIFE
Extend battery life
To save power:
1. Always charge the battery fully.
2. Mute unnecessary sounds, such
as touch sounds. Tap Settings >
Sound & vibration , and select which
sounds to keep.
3. Use wired headphones, rather than the
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loudspeaker.
4. Set the phone screen to switch off after
a short time. Tap Settings > Display >
Screen timeout and select the time.
5. Tap Settings > Display >
Brightness level . To adjust the
brightness, drag the brightness
level slider. Make sure that
Adaptive brightness is switched off.
6. Stop apps from running in the background.
7. Use location services selectively: switch
location services off when you don’t need
them. Tap Settings > Location , and
switch off 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 > Internet , and
switch off 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 , and switch on
Airplane mode . Airplane mode closes
connections to the mobile network and
switches your device’s wireless features
off.
ACCESSIBILITY
Make the text and items on the screen larger
1. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Display size and text .
2. Tap the font size slider until the text size is to your liking.
3. Tap the display size slider until the size is to your liking.
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