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.
Nokia 8 User Guide Table of Contents About this user guide Get started Keys and parts Insert or remove SIM and memory card Charge your phone Switch on and set up your phone Dual SIM settings Setting up fingerprint ID...
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Nokia 8 User Guide Record a video Use your camera like a pro Save your photos and videos to a memory card Your photos and videos Internet and connections Activate Wi-Fi Use a cellular data connection Browse the web Close a connection...
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Nokia 8 User Guide Network services and costs Emergency calls Take care of your device Recycle Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol Battery and charger information Small children Medical devices Implanted medical devices Hearing Protect your device from harmful content Vehicles Potentially explosive environments...
Nokia 8 User Guide Get started Keys and parts Explore the keys and parts of your new phone. YOUR PHONE Main cameras Volume keys Audio connector Power/Lock key Microphone Fingerprint sensor/Home SIM cards and Micro SD card Charger connector Front camera...
Nokia 8 User Guide 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.
Nokia 8 User Guide REMOVE SIM AND MEMORY CARD Open the SIM and memory card trays, remove the cards, and slide trays back into their respective slots. Charge your phone CHARGE THE BATTERY Plug a compatible charger into a wall outlet.
Nokia 8 User Guide TRANSFER DATA FROM YOUR PREVIOUS PHONE You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via your Google account. To back up data on your old phone to Google account , refer to your old phone’s user guide.
Nokia 8 User Guide 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 > SIM Cards .
Nokia 8 User Guide 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.
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Nokia 8 User Guide 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. SWIPE Place your finger on the screen, and slide your finger in the direction you want.
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Nokia 8 User Guide 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. 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.
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Nokia 8 User Guide 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 to switch to Portrait .
Nokia 8 User Guide Basics Personalize your phone Learn how to personalize the home screen and how to change ringtones. CHANGE YOUR WALLPAPER Tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper . CHANGE YOUR PHONE RINGTONE Tap Settings > Sound . Tap SIM1 Phone ringtone or SIM2 Phone ringtone to select the ringtone for respective SIMs.
Nokia 8 User Guide CLOSE AN APP Tap check_bo, and tap close on the app you want to close. CLOSE ALL RUNNING APPS Press check_bo, swipe up through all apps, and tap CLEAR ALL . Notifications Stay in touch with what's happening on your phone with notifications.
Nokia 8 User Guide To rearrange the icons, tap mode_edi, tap and hold an icon, 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.
Nokia 8 User Guide Screenshots TAKE A SCREENSHOT To take a screenshot, open the notification panel, and drag the status bar downwards. Tap Screen capture . You can view captured images in Photos . It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
Nokia 8 User Guide Save on data roaming costs You can cut data roaming costs and save on your phone bills by changing cellular data settings. To use the optimal connection method, change the Wi-Fi and cellular networks settings. Data roaming means using your phone to receive data over networks that your network service provider doesn't own or operate.
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Nokia 8 User Guide USE THE ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD Writing with the on-screen keyboard is easy. You can use the keyboard when holding your phone in portrait or landscape mode. The keyboard layout can vary in different apps and languages. To open the on-screen keyboard, tap a text box.
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Nokia 8 User Guide ADD AN ACCENT TO A CHARACTER Tap and hold the character, and tap the accent or the accented character, if supported by your keyboard. DELETE A CHARACTER Tap the backspace key. MOVE THE CURSOR To edit a word you just wrote, tap the word, and drag the cursor to the place you want.
Nokia 8 User Guide SWITCH SPELL CHECKER OFF Tap Settings > Languages & input > Spell checker , and switch Spell checker to Off . Date and time Keep track of time – learn how to use your phone as a clock, as well as an alarm clock, and how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up to date.
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Nokia 8 User Guide USE THE COUNTDOWN TIMER No more overcooking – use the countdown timer to measure your cooking times. Tap Clock > hourglas TIMER . Set the duration of the timer. USE THE STOPWATCH Use the stopwatch to see how you improve on the running track.
Nokia 8 User Guide DELETE AN ALARM Tap Clock > access_a ALARM . Select the alarm, and tap delete Delete . Calculator Forget your pocket calculator – there’s a calculator in your phone. USE THE CALCULATOR Tap Calculator . To use the advanced calculator, swipe the green bar from the right edge of the screen to the left, or position your phone sideways to switch it to the landscape mode.
Nokia 8 User Guide Connect with your friends and family Calls MAKE A CALL Tap phone. Type in a number, or tap group and select a contact you want to call. Tap phone. If you have a second SIM inserted, tap the corresponding icon to make a call from a specific SIM.
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Nokia 8 User Guide SAVE A CONTACT FROM CALL HISTORY In Phone , tap schedule to see call history. Tap the number you want to save. Select if you want to Create new contact or Add to a contact . Type in the contact information, and tap Save .
Nokia 8 User Guide Send and receive messages Keep in touch with your friends and family members through text messages. SEND A MESSAGE Tap Messages . Tap add_circ. To add a recipient, type their number in a recipients box. To add a contact, start typing their name and tap the contact.
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Nokia 8 User Guide ADD A MAIL ACCOUNT When you use the Gmail app for the first time, you are asked to set up your email account. Tap Gmail . You can select the address connected with your Google account or tap Add an email address .
Nokia 8 User Guide Get social Want to connect and share stuff with the people in your life? With social apps, you can stay up to date with what's happening with your friends. SOCIAL APPS To keep in touch with your friends and family, sign in to your instant messaging, sharing, and social networking services.
Nokia 8 User Guide Camera Camera basics Why carry a separate camera if your phone has all you need for capturing memories? With your phone's camera, you can easily take photos or record videos. TAKE A PHOTO Shoot sharp and vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album.
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Nokia 8 User Guide RECORD A VIDEO To switch to the video recording mode, tap videocam in the camera viewfinder. Your phone has three microphones that are used by OZO Audio technology to record and process audio spatially. In the video recording mode, to change the way audio is recorded, tap .
Nokia 8 User Guide Tap Camera . To switch to the video recording mode, tap in the camera viewfinder. Tap . Tap Go to menu > Live broadcast account . Select the social media account you want to use to do Live broadcast.
Nokia 8 User Guide TAKE HIGH QUALITY PHOTOS In Camera app, tap menu > Resolution , and set the resolution that you want to. Save your photos and videos to a memory card If there is a memory card in your phone, and your phone memory is filling up, save the photos you take and videos you record to the memory card.
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Nokia 8 User Guide Connect your phone to the computer with a compatible USB cable. To set the USB connection type, open the notification panel, and tap the USB notification. SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS You can share your photos and videos quickly and easily for your friends and family to see.
Nokia 8 User Guide Internet and connections Activate Wi-Fi Using a Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data connection. If both Wi-Fi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the Wi-Fi connection.
Nokia 8 User Guide Tip:To follow your data usage, tap Settings > Data usage . Browse the web USE YOUR PHONE TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO THE WEB It’s simple to use the internet on your laptop on the go. Turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot, and use your mobile data connection to access the internet with your laptop or other device.
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Nokia 8 User Guide OPEN A NEW TAB When you want to visit several websites at the same time, you can open new browser tabs and switch between them. In Chrome, Tap the box next to the address bar. Tap add_box SWITCH BETWEEN TABS In Chrome ,...
Nokia 8 User Guide USE YOUR DATA PLAN EFFICIENTLY If you’re worried about your data usage costs, your phone helps you prevent some apps from sending or receiving data when running in the background. Tap Settings > Data usage > Data saver .
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Nokia 8 User Guide Bluetooth You can connect wirelessly to other compatible devices, such as phones, computers, headsets, and car kits. You can also send your photos to compatible phones or to your computer. CONNECT TO A BLUETOOTH ACCESSORY You can connect your phone with many useful Bluetooth devices. For example, with a wireless headset (sold separately), you can speak on the phone hands-free –...
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Nokia 8 User Guide Tap the name of the paired device. Tap OK to confirm. When you switch the other device on again, the connection reopens automatically. REMOVE A PAIRING If you no longer have the device with which you paired your phone, you can remove the pairing.
Nokia 8 User Guide Tap the device to connect to. You can see the Bluetooth devices within range. If the other device needs a passcode, type in the passcode. The passcode, which you can make up, must be typed in on both devices. The passcode in some devices is fixed.
Nokia 8 User Guide ENABLE NFC PAYMENTS You can use your phone's NFC to pay for your shopping. To enable payments, tap Settings and switch Tap & pay to On . Note: Payment and ticketing apps and services are provided by third parties. HMD Global does not provide any warranty or take any responsibility for any such apps or services including support, functionality, transactions, or loss of any monetary value.
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Nokia 8 User Guide USE A SECURE VPN CONNECTION Tap Settings > More > VPN . To add a VPN profile, tap add. Type in the profile info as instructed by your company IT administrator or VPN service. EDIT A VPN PROFILE Tap settings next to a profile name.
Nokia 8 User Guide Music and videos Music Listen to your favorite music wherever you are. PLAY MUSIC Tap Play Music > menu > Music library . Tap the artist, album, song, genre, or playlist you want to play. PAUSE OR RESUME PLAYBACK Tap the Now Playing bar at the bottom of the screen to open Now Playing .
Nokia 8 User Guide and drop your songs and videos to your phone. Videos Have your favourite media with you while on the move – watch videos wherever you are. PLAY A VIDEO Tap Photos . In the gallery, tap the video you want to play.
Nokia 8 User Guide Organize your day Calendar Keep track of time – learn how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up to date. MANAGE CALENDARS Tap Calendar . Tap dehaze. Check the calendars you want to see. Customize your calendar to suit your needs.
Nokia 8 User Guide Notes MAKE A NOTE Notes on paper are easy to lose. Instead, jot them down with Keep app. This way, you always have your notes with you. Tap Keep > Take a note . Write a note.
Nokia 8 User Guide Maps Find places and get directions FIND A SPOT Google Maps helps you find specific locations and businesses. Tap Maps . Write search words, such as a street address or place name, in the search bar. Select an item from the list of proposed matches as you write, or tap searchto search.
Nokia 8 User Guide If you don't want the start point to be your current location, tap Your location , and search for a start point. Tap START to start the navigation. The route is shown on the map, along with an estimate of how long it takes to get there.
Nokia 8 User Guide Use location services Use Maps to find out where you are, attach your location to the photos you take. Location info can be attached to a photo or video, if your location can be determined using satellite or network technology. If you share a photo or video that contains location info, the location info may be shown to those who view the photo or video.
Nokia 8 User Guide Apps and services Google Play Your Android phone can live up to its full potential with Google Play – apps, music, movies and books are all readily available for your entertainment. All you need is a Google account.
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Nokia 8 User Guide REMOVE DOWNLOADED APPS Tap Play Store > menu > My apps & games , choose an app you want to remove, and tap UNINSTALL . GET MUSIC, MOVIES, OR BOOKS WITH GOOGLE PLAY With Google Play, you can gain access to millions of songs, and thousands of movies and books.
Nokia 8 User Guide Software updates and backups Update your phone software Stay in step with the beat – update your phone software and apps wirelessly to get new and enhanced features for your phone. Updating the software may also improve your phone performance.
Nokia 8 User Guide Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone Accidents can happen – if your phone is not working properly, you can restore its settings. Or, if you buy a new phone, or otherwise want to dispose of or recycle your phone, here’s how you can remove your personal info and content.
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Nokia 8 User Guide MOVE APPS TO A MEMORY CARD You can expand your phone’s memory with a memory card.¹ Tap Settings > Apps . Tap the app name. Tap Storage under Storage used , tap Change > Select the storage for the app.
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Nokia 8 User Guide Tap ENABLE . COPY CONTENT BETWEEN YOUR PHONE AND COMPUTER You can copy photos, videos, and other content created by you between your phone and computer to show or store them. Connect your phone to a compatible computer with a compatible USB cable.
Not all network service providers support this. SELECT YOUR SIM PIN You can choose which digits to use for the SIM PIN. The SIM PIN code can be 4-8 digits. Tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock .
Learn what the different codes on your phone are for. PIN OR PIN2 CODE PIN or PIN2 codes have 4-8 digits. These codes protect your SIM card against unauthorized use or are required to access some features. You can set your phone to ask for the PIN code when you switch it on.
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Nokia 8 User Guide LOCK CODE Also known as security code or password. The lock code helps you protect your phone against unauthorized use. You can set your phone to ask for the lock code that you define. Keep the code secret and in a safe place, separate from your phone.
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Nokia 8 User Guide 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. Open android.com/find on a computer, tablet or phone connected to the internet and sign in to your Google Account.
Nokia 8 User Guide Product and safety information For your safety Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or against local laws and regulations. For further info, read the complete user guide. SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS...
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Nokia 8 User Guide INTERFERENCE All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance. QUALIFIED SERVICE Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product. BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES Use only batteries, chargers, and other accessories approved by HMD Global Oy for use with this device.
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Nokia 8 User Guide KEEP YOUR DEVICE DRY If your device is not water-resistant, keep it dry. GLASS PARTS The device screen is made of glass. This glass can break if the device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do not touch the glass parts of the device or attempt to remove the broken glass from the device.
Nokia 8 User Guide This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use position against the ear or when positioned at least 0.2 inches (5 mm) away from the body. The specific maximum SAR values can be found in the Certification Information (SAR) section of this user guide.
Nokia 8 User Guide Emergency calls Important: Connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed. Never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications like medical emergencies. Before making the call: - Switch the phone on. - If the phone screen and keys are locked, unlock them.
Nokia 8 User Guide Take care of your device Handle your device, battery, charger and accessories with care. The following suggestions help you keep your device operational. Keep the device dry. Precipitation, Do not drop, knock, or shake the humidity, and all types of liquids or device or the battery.
Nokia 8 User Guide Recycle Always return your used electronic products, batteries, and packaging materials to dedicated collection points. This way you help prevent uncontrolled waste disposal and promote the recycling of materials. Electrical and electronic products contain a lot of valuable materials, including metals (such as copper, aluminum, steel, and magnesium) and precious metals (such as gold, silver, and palladium).
Nokia 8 User Guide Battery and charger information BATTERY AND CHARGER INFO To check if your phone has a removable or non-removable battery, see the Get started guide. Devices with a removable battery Use your device only with an original rechargeable battery. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out.
Nokia 8 User Guide BATTERY AND CHARGER SAFETY INFO When your charger is not in use, unplug it. If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time. Always keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F) for optimal performance.
Nokia 8 User Guide Medical devices Operation of radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with inadequately shielded medical devices’ function. Consult a physician or the medical device’s manufacturer to determine if it is adequately shielded from external radio energy.
Nokia 8 User Guide Protect your device from harmful content Your device may be exposed to viruses and other harmful content. Take the following precautions: Be cautious when opening messages. They may contain malicious software or otherwise be harmful to your device or computer.
Nokia 8 User Guide Potentially explosive environments Switch your device off in potentially explosive environments, such as near gasoline pumps. Sparks may cause an explosion or fire resulting in injury or death. Note restrictions in areas with fuel; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress.
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Nokia 8 User Guide FCC NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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