Nokia C12 User manual

Nokia C12
User Guide
Issue 2023-01-19 en-GB

Nokia C12 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 face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Findyourlostphone....................................... 15
4 Basics 16
Personaliseyourphone..................................... 16
Notifications ........................................... 16
Controlvolume.......................................... 17
Automatictextcorrection.................................... 18
Batterylife ............................................ 18
Extend the memory of your phone with virtual RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accessibility ........................................... 19
5 Connect with your friends and family 21
Calls................................................ 21
Contacts ............................................. 21
Sendmessages ......................................... 21
Email ............................................... 22
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6 Camera 23
Camerabasics .......................................... 23
Yourphotosandvideos..................................... 23
7 Internet and connections 25
ActivateWi-Fi........................................... 25
Browsetheinternet ....................................... 25
Bluetooth®............................................ 26
VPN ................................................ 27
8 Organise your day 28
Dateandtime .......................................... 28
Alarmclock............................................ 28
Calendar ............................................. 29
9 Maps 30
Findplacesandgetdirections ................................. 30
10 Apps, updates and backups 31
GetappsfromGooglePlay................................... 31
Updateyourphonesoftware.................................. 31
Backupyourdata ........................................ 31
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone . . . . . . . . . . 32
11 Product and safety information 33
Foryoursafety.......................................... 33
Networkservicesandcosts................................... 35
Emergencycalls ......................................... 35
Takecareofyourdevice .................................... 36
Recycle .............................................. 37
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Smallchildren .......................................... 39
Medicaldevices ......................................... 39
Implantedmedicaldevices ................................... 39
Hearing .............................................. 40
Protect your device from harmful content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Vehicles.............................................. 40
Potentially explosive environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Certificationinformation .................................... 41
About Digital Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Copyrightsandothernotices.................................. 42
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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 use the device. 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-1535, TA-1519, TA-1508, TA-1513, TA-
1502.
1. Microphone
2. Loudspeaker
3. Flash
4. Camera
5. Headset connector
6. Front camera
7. Earpiece
8. Proximity and light sensor
9. Volume keys
10. Power/Lock key
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 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. 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.
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3. If you have a dual-SIM phone, slide the
second SIM in slot 2.
4. If you have a memory card, slide it into the
memory card slot.
5. Put the back cover back on.
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 both 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 microSD memory card (up to 256 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.
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Your phone supports the USB micro-B cable. You can also charge your phone from a computer
using 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.
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, 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 Hold for Assistant .
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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.
Navigate with gestures
To switch on using gesture navigation, tap Settings > System > Gestures >
System navigation > Gesture navigation .
• To see all your apps, swipe up from the bottom of 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, 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.
Navigate with keys
To switch on the navigation keys, tap Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation >
3-button navigation .
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• To see all your apps, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
• 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 on, 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 FACE
Set up face authentication
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1. Tap Settings > Security > Face unlock .
2. Select which backup unlocking method 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 pattern or a 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
authorised 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.
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 website.
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4 Basics
PERSONALISE YOUR PHONE
Change your wallpaper
Tap Settings > Wallpaper and style .
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 > 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 the 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 will automatically use 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, switch 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 and input > Spell checker , then 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 , then
select which sounds to keep.
3. Use wired headphones, rather than the
loudspeaker.
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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 and internet > Internet , then
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 flight mode on. Tap Settings
> Network and internet , then switch
on Flight mode . Flight mode closes
connections to the mobile network and
switches your device’s wireless features
off.
EXTEND THE MEMORY OF YOUR PHONE WITH VIRTUAL RAM
Switch on memory extension
If your phone supports the virtual RAM feature, you can have more apps open in the
background and switch smoothly between them. To switch the feature on, tap Settings >
Memory and switch on Memory extension . If asked, tap the memory size you want.
Using the memory extension (virtual RAM) requires enough storage space. To protect the
storage, the memory extension is automatically and permanently disabled once 90% of the
usage limit is reached. This can occur after 4 years of heavy usage.
Clean the memory
To clean the memory of your phone from unnecessary apps running in the background, tap
Settings > Memory > Clear all . If there are apps that you always want to keep running in the
background, exclude them from the clean-up: tap Settings > Memory > Excluded apps and
switch on the apps you want to keep open.
ACCESSIBILITY
Make the text on the screen larger
1. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Text and display .
2. Tap Font size , then tap the font size slider until the text size is to your liking.
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Make the items on the screen larger
1. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Text and display .
2. Tap Display size , then tap the display size slider until the size is to your liking.
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