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 8.1 User Guide Table of Contents About this user guide Get started Keep your phone up to date Keys and parts Insert or remove SIM and memory card Charge your phone Switch on and set up your phone Dual SIM settings...
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Nokia 8.1 User Guide Camera basics Have fun with the camera 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 mobile data connection...
Nokia 8.1 User Guide 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.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide This user guide applies to following models: TA-1119 and TA-1128. Fingerprint sensor Earpiece Camera Proximity sensor Flash Volume keys Microphone Power/Lock key Headset connector USB connector SIM and memory card slot Microphone Front camera Loudspeaker Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as charger, headset, or data cable, may be sold separately.
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Nokia 8.1 User Guide Insert or remove SIM and memory card INSERT SIM AND MEMORY CARD Open the SIM and memory card tray: push the tray opener pin in the tray hole and slide the tray out. If you have a single-SIM phone, put a nano-SIM card in slot 1 and a memory card in slot 2 on the tray with the contact areas face down.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide ¹ 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. Charge your phone CHARGE THE BATTERY Plug a compatible charger into a wall outlet.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide Switch on and set up 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. SWITCH ON YOUR PHONE To switch on your phone, press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide CHOOSE WHICH SIM TO USE When, for example, making a call, you can choose which SIM to use by tapping the corresponding SIM 1 or SIM 2 button after you dial the number. Your phone shows the network status for both SIMs separately. Both SIM cards are available at the same time when the device is not being used, but while one SIM card is active, when, for example, making a call, the other may be unavailable.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide ADD A FINGERPRINT Tap Settings > Security & Location > Fingerprint . If you don’t have screen lock set up on your phone, tap Set up screen lock . Select what backup unlocking method you want to use for the lock screen and follow the instructions shown on your phone.
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Nokia 8.1 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 8.1 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 8.1 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 8.1 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 Phone ringtone (SIM1) or > Phone ringtone (SIM2) to select the ringtone for respective SIMs.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide CLOSE AN APP Swipe up the home key and swipe up the app you want to close. FIND YOUR APPS Swipe up the home key and swipe up again to see all your apps.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide notification, but haven’t attended to it yet. Tap and hold the icon to see available options. You can tap the notification to open it, or swipe to dismiss. USE THE QUICK SETTING ICONS To activate features, tap the quick settings icons on the notification panel. To see more icons, drag the menu down.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide CHANGE THE VOLUME FOR MEDIA AND APPS Press a volume key on the side of your phone to see the volume status bar, tap settings, and drag the slider on the volume bar for media and apps left or right.
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Nokia 8.1 User Guide EXTEND BATTERY LIFE To save power: Always charge the battery fully. Stop apps from running in the Mute unnecessary sounds, such as background: swipe up the home key touch sounds. Tap Settings > Sound and swipe up the app you want to >...
Nokia 8.1 User Guide Save on data roaming costs You can cut data roaming costs and save on your phone bills by changing mobile data settings. To use the optimal connection method, change the Wi-Fi and mobile networks settings. Data roaming means using your phone to receive data over networks that your network service provider doesn't own or operate.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide Write text Learn how to write text quickly and efficiently using your phone’s keyboard. 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.
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Nokia 8.1 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 8.1 User Guide 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 > Advanced > Spell checker , and switch Spell checker ...
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Nokia 8.1 User Guide Clock and alarm Your clock is not just for alarms – learn what else you can do. USE THE COUNTDOWN TIMER No more overcooking – use the countdown timer to measure your cooking times. Tap Clock > TIMER .
Nokia 8.1 User Guide SWITCH AN ALARM OFF When the alarm sounds, swipe the alarm right. DELETE AN ALARM Tap Clock > access_a ALARM . Select the alarm, and tap delete Delete . Accessibility You can change various settings to make using your phone easier.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide FM Radio LISTEN TO FM RADIO Enjoy your favourite radio stations on the go. To listen to the radio, you need to connect a compatible headset to the phone. The headset acts as an antenna.¹ After you have connected the headset, tap FM Radio .
Nokia 8.1 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 8.1 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 8.1 User Guide Send and receive messages Keep in touch with your friends and family members through text messages. SEND A MESSAGE Tap Messages . Tap Start chat . 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 8.1 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 8.1 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 8.1 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.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide Tip: When you take a picture-in-picture photo or record a picture-in-picture video, and want to move the smaller picture, tap and hold it and drag it to the place where you want. TAKE PANORAMAS Tap Camera > Panorama and follow the instructions on your phone.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide Tap Camera > . Tap > Beauty on , and drag the slider to your liking. Tap panorama. Record a video RECORD A VIDEO Tap Camera . To switch to the video recording mode, swipe left. Tap Video to start recording.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide Tap panorama to start live streaming. Use your camera like a pro Use the different modes in you camera to enhance the quality of your photos. LEARN ABOUT YOUR CAMERA SETTINGS In the Camera app, tap menu to learn more about each setting.
Nokia 8.1 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 8.1 User Guide Tip:To pause playback, tap pause. To resume, tap play_arr. FAST FORWARD OR REWIND A VIDEO To fast forward or rewind a video, drag the slider at the bottom of the screen right or left. COPY YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER Do you want to view your photos or videos on a larger screen? Move them to your computer.
Nokia 8.1 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 8.1 User Guide TURN ON THE MOBILE DATA CONNECTION Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap Mobile data and switch Mobile data USE A MOBILE DATA CONNECTION WHEN ROAMING Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network , and switch Roaming to On ...
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Nokia 8.1 User Guide START BROWSING No need for a computer – you can easily browse the internet on your phone. Catch up on the news, and visit your favorite websites. You can use the browser on your phone to view web pages on the internet.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide SEARCH THE WEB Explore the web and the outside world with Google search. You can use the keyboard to write your search words. In Chrome, Tap the search bar. Write your search word in the search box.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide TURN ON AIRPLANE MODE Tap Settings > Network & Internet . Switch on Airplane mode . Airplane mode closes connections to the mobile network and switches your device’s wireless features off. Comply with the instructions and safety requirements given by, for example, an airline, and any applicable laws and regulations.
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Nokia 8.1 User Guide Paired devices can connect to your phone when Bluetooth is switched on. Other devices can detect your phone only if the Bluetooth settings view is open. Do not pair with or accept connection requests from an unknown device. This helps to protect your phone from harmful content.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide Switch Bluetooth to On . Go to the content you want to send, and tap share > Bluetooth . 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.
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Nokia 8.1 User Guide READ NFC TAGS NFC tags can contain info, such as a web address, a phone number, or a business card. The info you want is just a tap away. To read a tag, tap the tag with the NFC area of your phone.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide You may need a virtual private network (VPN) connection to access your company resources, such as intranet or corporate mail, or you may use a VPN service for personal purposes. Contact your company IT administrator for details of your VPN configuration, or check your VPN service’s website for additional info.
Nokia 8.1 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 > dehaze, and select what type of calendar you want to see.
Nokia 8.1 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 8.1 User Guide , and search for a new starting 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. To see detailed directions, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Nokia 8.1 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 8.1 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. ADD A GOOGLE ACCOUNT TO YOUR PHONE Tap Settings ...
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Nokia 8.1 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 songs, movies, and books.
Nokia 8.1 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 8.1 User Guide SWITCH ON AUTOMATIC BACKUP Tap Settings > System > Advanced > Backup , and switch back up on. 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.
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Nokia 8.1 User Guide To get the best out of your phone, use a fast 4–128GB card by a well-known manufacturer. 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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Nokia 8.1 User Guide 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.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide 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 Tap Settings > Security & Location > Fingerprint . If you don’t have screen lock set up on your phone, tap Set up screen lock .
Nokia 8.1 User Guide 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 & Location > Advanced > SIM card lock . Under the selected SIM card, tap Change SIM PIN .
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Nokia 8.1 User Guide PUK OR PUK2 CODES PUK or PUK2 codes are required to unblock a PIN or PIN2 code. If the codes are not supplied with your SIM card, contact your network service provider. LOCK CODE Also known as security code or password.
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Nokia 8.1 User Guide 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.
Nokia 8.1 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 8.1 User Guide INTERFERENCE All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance. AUTHORIZED SERVICE Only authorized 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 8.1 User Guide KEEP YOUR DEVICE DRY If your device is water-resistant, please refer to its IP rating for more detailed guidance. GLASS PARTS 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.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide PROTECT YOUR HEARING To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use. 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...
Nokia 8.1 User Guide Preferred network type to 3G . Note: Using Wi-Fi may be restricted in some countries. For example, in the EU, you are only allowed to use 5150–5350 MHz Wi-Fi indoors, and in the USA and Canada, you are only allowed to use 5.15–5.25 GHz Wi-Fi indoors.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide corrode electronic circuits. Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to Do not use or store the device in clean the surface of the device. dusty or dirty areas. Do not paint the device. Paint can Do not store the device in high prevent proper operation.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol CROSSED-OUT WHEELIE BIN SYMBOL 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 taken to separate collection at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste: take them for recycling.
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Nokia 8.1 User Guide replace the battery, take the device to the nearest authorized service facility. Charge your device with the provided charger. Charger plug type may vary. Charging time can vary depending on device capability. BATTERY AND CHARGER SAFETY INFO Once charging of your device is complete, unplug the charger from the device and electrical outlet.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide Small children Your device and its accessories are not toys. They may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Medical devices Operation of radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with inadequately shielded medical devices’...
Nokia 8.1 User Guide Some wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. 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.
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. This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used against the head or when positioned at least 5/8 inch (1.5 centimetres) away from the body.
Nokia 8.1 User Guide To send data or messages, a good connection to the network is needed. Sending may be delayed until such a connection is available. Follow the separation distance instructions until the sending is finished. During general use, the SAR values are usually well below the values stated above.
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HMD Global Privacy Policy, available at http://www.nokia.com/phones/privacy, applies to your use of the device. HMD Global Oy is the exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for phones & tablets. Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation. ZEISS and the ZEISS logo are registered trademarks of Carl Zeiss AG used under license of Carl Zeiss Vision GmbH.
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Nokia 8.1 User Guide Google, Android, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by HMD Global is under license.