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 X71 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.
Nokia X71 User Guide 9. Volume keys 12. Loudspeaker 10. Power/Lock key 13. Microphone 11. USB connector Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as charger, headset, or data cable, may be sold separately. Important: The device screen and back cover is made of glass. This glass can break if the device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact.
Nokia X71 User Guide 2. 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. If you have a dual-SIM phone, put a nano-SIM card in slot 1 and either a second SIM or a memory card in slot 2 with the contact areas face down.
Nokia X71 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 1. To switch on your phone, press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates.
Nokia X71 User Guide SETTING UP FINGERPRINT ID 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 Set up screen lock .
Nokia X71 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 X71 User Guide 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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Nokia X71 User Guide 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. Lock the screen orientation The screen rotates automatically when you turn the phone 90 degrees.
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Nokia X71 User Guide Open two apps at once 1. To navigate easier between apps, swipe up the home key �. 2. Tap the app icon on top of the app and tap the � icon. 3. Tap another app in the app list to divide the screen between two apps.
Nokia X71 User Guide 3 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 1. Tap Settings > Sound .
Nokia X71 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 X71 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 X71 User Guide 1. Always charge the battery fully. 7. Enable the Battery Manager: tap Settings > Battery > Battery Manager . When 2. Mute unnecessary sounds, such Battery Manager detects that apps are as touch sounds. Tap Settings >...
Nokia X71 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 follow your data usage, tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage .
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Nokia X71 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 X71 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. Set date and time Tap Settings >...
Nokia X71 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, check Repeat and highlight the days of the week.
Nokia X71 User Guide NOTES Make a note Notes on paper are easy to lose. Instead, jot them down with the Note app. This way, you always have your notes with you. 1. To take a note, tap Note > �.
Nokia X71 User Guide 4 Connect with your friends and family CALLS Make a call 1. Tap �. 2. Type in a number, or tap Contacts and select a contact you want to call. 3. Tap �. If you have a second SIM inserted, tap the corresponding icon to make a call from a specific SIM.
Nokia X71 User Guide Add a contact 1. Tap Contacts > �. 2. Fill out 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 X71 User Guide Tip: If you want to send a photo in a message, tap Gallery , tap the photo you want to share and tap �. Select Messages . Read a message 1. Tap Messages . 2. Tap the message you want to read. You can also read a message from the notification panel.
Nokia X71 User Guide 5 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 X71 User Guide RECORD A VIDEO Record a video 3. Tap � Video to start recording. 1. Tap Camera . 4. To stop recording, tap �. 2. To switch to the video recording mode, swipe left. 5. To go back to camera mode, swipe right.
Nokia X71 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.
Nokia X71 User Guide Take a beauty shot Even after a long night, you can still look your best. Take a selfie with the beauty filter. 1. Tap Camera > �. 2. Tap � > Beauty on , and drag the slider to your liking.
Nokia X71 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 X71 User Guide 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.
Nokia X71 User Guide Close a tab In browser, 1. Tap the box next to the toolbar. 2. Tap X on the tab you want to close. Search the web Explore the web and the outside world with search. You can use the keyboard to write your search words.
Nokia X71 User Guide Close the mobile data connection Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap Mobile data and switch Mobile data off. Turn on airplane mode 1. Tap Settings > Network & Internet . 2. Switch on Airplane mode .
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Nokia X71 User Guide Remove a pairing If you no longer have the device with which you paired your phone, you can remove the pairing. 1. Tap Settings > Connected devices > Previously connected devices . 2. Tap � next to a device name.
Nokia X71 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 X71 User Guide 7 Music FM RADIO Listen to FM Radio Enjoy your favourite radio stations on the go. 1. To listen to the radio, you need to connect a compatible headset to the phone. The headset acts as an antenna.
Nokia X71 User Guide 8 Apps and services APP MARKET AND PRELOADED APPS Your Android phone can live up to its full potential with App Market. Download apps Unleash your phone’s potential – there are thousands of apps waiting in the App Market to help you with this.
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Nokia X71 User Guide App Market: Download and upgrade apps Browser: Browse internet Clock: Provide time information and other clock functions Calendar: Display dates and provide task management File management: Browse and manage files Call: Make calls and manage contacts Contact:...
Nokia X71 User Guide 9 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 X71 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 X71 User Guide 10 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 Set up screen lock .
Nokia X71 User Guide 1. Tap Settings > Security and Location > Face unlock . If you don’t have screen lock set up on your phone, tap Set up screen lock . 2. 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 X71 User Guide 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.
Nokia X71 User Guide 11 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 X71 User Guide 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. Do not connect incompatible products.
Nokia X71 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 X71 User Guide Important: 4G/LTE might not be supported by your network service provider or by the service provider you are using when traveling. In these cases, you may not be able to make or receive calls, send or receive messages or use mobile data connections. To make sure your device works seamlessly when full 4G/LTE service is not available, it is recommended that you change the highest connection speed from 4G to 3G.
Nokia X71 User Guide • Keep the device dry. Precipitation, • Unauthorized modifications may damage humidity, and all types of liquids or the device and violate regulations moisture can contain minerals that governing radio devices. corrode electronic circuits. • Do not drop, knock, or shake the device or the battery.
Nokia X71 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.
Nokia X71 User Guide hot or cold battery may not work temporarily. Note that the battery may drain quickly in cold temperatures and lose enough power to switch off the phone within minutes. When you are outdoors in cold temperatures, keep your phone warm.
Nokia X71 User Guide • Always keep the wireless device more opposite the medical device. than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the • Switch the wireless device off if there is medical device. any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
Nokia X71 User Guide is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or carry flammable or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories. Do not place your device or accessories in the air bag deployment area.
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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. Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
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