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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