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 Sirocco User Guide 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.
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Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide 9. Power/Lock key 11. SIM card tray 12. Microphone 10. Charger and headset connector (USB Type-C audio output) 13. Loudspeaker Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as charger, headset, or data cable, may be sold separately.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide 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.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide CHARGE YOUR PHONE Charge the battery 1. Plug a compatible charger into a power socket. 2. Connect the cable to your phone. You can charge your phone wirelessly. Use only Qi-compatible chargers for wireless charging.
Nokia 8 Sirocco 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 Sirocco 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 Sirocco 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 Sirocco User Guide Lock the screen orientation The screen rotates automatically when you turn the phone 90°. 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 Sirocco User Guide 3 Basics PERSONALISE YOUR PHONE Learn how to personalise the Home screen and how to change ringtones. Change your wallpaper Tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper . Change your phone ringtone Tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone .
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide NOTIFICATIONS Stay in touch with what‘s happening on your phone with notifications. Use the notification panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. To see more information about the notifications, drag the status bar down.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide 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 Sirocco User Guide 1. Charge wisely: Always charge the battery 7. Enable the Background activity manager. fully. The notifications of some apps or emails may not be able to be retrieved instantly. 2. Select only the sounds that you need:...
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Close the mobile data connection Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap � Mobile data and switch Mobile data off. Tip: To monitor your data usage, tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage .
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Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Copy or paste text Tap and hold a word, drag the markers before and after the word to highlight the section you want to copy and tap COPY . To paste the text, tap where you want to paste the text and select PASTE .
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide 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.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Set an alarm You can use your phone as an alarm clock. 1. Tap Clock > � ALARM . 2. To add an alarm, tap �. 3. To modify an alarm, tap it. To set the alarm to repeat on specific dates, select Repeat and highlight the days of the week.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Increase or decrease the font size Do you want to have larger fonts on your phone? 1. Tap Settings > Accessibility . 2. Tap Font size . To increase or decrease the font size, drag the Font size slider.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide 4 Connect with your friends and family CALLS Make a call 1. Tap �. 2. Type in a number or tap � and select a contact you want to call. 3. Tap �. If you have a second SIM card inserted, tap the corresponding icon to make a call from a specific SIM.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Add a contact 1. Tap Contacts > �. 2. Fill in the information. 3. Tap �. Edit a contact 1. Tap Contacts and tap the contact you want to edit. 2. Tap �. 3. Edit the information.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide 1. Tap Messages . typing their name and tap the contact. 4. After choosing all of the recipients, tap �. 2. Tap �. 5. Write your message in the text box. 3. To add a recipient, type their number in the recipient’s box.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide 5 Camera CAMERA BASICS Why carry a separate camera when 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, vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Take panoramas Tap Camera > � > � Panorama and follow the instructions on your phone. RECORD A VIDEO Use the full 360° surround system With your phone camera, you can easily record videos with full 360° surround sound. Tap Camera .
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide 4. To stop recording, tap �. 1. Tap Camera . 2. To switch to Video recording mode, swipe 5. To go back to Camera mode, swipe to the to the left. right. 3. Tap � Video to start recording.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Take photos with a timer Want to have time to get in the shot too? Try out the timer. 1. Tap Camera . 2. Tap �. The button shows the timer setting. To change it, tap it again.
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Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Share your photos and videos You can share your photos and videos quickly and easily for your friends and family to see. 1. In Photos , tap the photo you want to share and tap �.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide 6 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 Sirocco User Guide BROWSE THE INTERNET Use your phone to connect your computer to the internet 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.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Close a tab In Chrome , 1. Tap the box next to the address bar 2. Tap X on the tab you want to close. Search the web Explore the web and the outside world with Google search. You can use the keyboard to enter your search words.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Close the mobile data connection Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap � Mobile data and switch Mobile data off. Switch on Flight mode 1. Tap Settings > Network & Internet . 2. Switch on Flight mode .
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Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Remove a pairing If you no longer have the device that you paired your phone with, you can remove the pairing. 1. Tap Settings > Connected devices > Bluetooth . 2. Tap � next to a device name.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Explore the world around you. If your phone supports Near Field Communication (NFC), you can tap accessories to connect to them, and tap tags to call someone or go to a website. Get started with NFC Switch on the NFC features in your phone and start tapping to share stuff or connect to devices.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Disconnect the connected accessory If you don‘t need to be connected to the accessory anymore, you can disconnect the accessory. Tap the NFC area of the accessory again. For more information, see the accessory‘s user guide.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide 7 Apps and services APPSTORE AND PRELOADED APPS Your Android phone can live up to its full potential with app store. Download apps Unleash your phone’s potential – there are thousands of apps waiting in the Google Play Store to help you.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide 8 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.
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Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Disable an app You can’t delete some apps that were pre-installed on your device. But you can disable them and they will be hidden from the list of apps on your device. If you disable an app, you can add it back to your device.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide 9 Protect your phone PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FINGERPRINT You can unlock your phone with just a touch of your finger. Set up your fingerprint ID for extra security. Add a fingerprint 1. Tap Settings > Security & Location > Fingerprint . If you don’t have screen lock set up on your phone, tap Screen lock .
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide ACCESS CODES Learn what the different codes on your phone are for. PIN or PIN2 PINs or PIN2s have 4-8 digits. These codes protect your SIM card against unauthorised use or are required to access some features.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide 10 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 information, read the complete user guide. SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS...
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Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide AUTHORISED SERVICE Only authorised 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. Do not connect incompatible products.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide The device and/or its 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 Sirocco User Guide EMERGENCY CALLS Important: Connections cannot be guaranteed in all conditions. 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 Sirocco User Guide inside the device and damage it. the surface of the device. • Do not open the device other than as • Do not paint the device. Paint can prevent instructed in the user guide. proper operation.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on your product, battery, literature, or packaging reminds you that all electrical and electronic products and batteries must be disposed of via separate collection at the end of their working lives. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste: take them for recycling.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide Use the battery and charger for their intended purposes only. Improper use or use of unapproved or incompatible batteries or chargers may present a risk of fire, explosion, or other hazard, and may invalidate any approval or warranty. If you believe the battery or charger is damaged, take it to a service centre or your phone dealer before continuing to use it.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide • Follow the manufacturer’s directions for the implanted medical device. If you have any questions about using your wireless device with an implanted medical device, consult your health care provider. HEARING Warning: When you use the headset, your ability to hear outside sounds may be affected. Do not use the headset where it can endanger your safety.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS Switch your device off in potentially explosive environments, such as near petrol or diesel pumps. Sparks may cause an explosion or fire resulting in injury or death. Note restrictions in areas with fuel, at chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive environment may not be clearly marked.
Nokia 8 Sirocco User Guide SAR tests are carried out with the device in standard operating positions, transmitting at its highest certified power level, in all its frequency bands. Please refer to www.nokia.com/phones/sar for the maximum SAR value of the device.
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