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Issue 2018-06-25 en-IN

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  • Page 1 Nokia 6.1 User Guide Issue 2018-06-25 en-IN...

  • Page 2: 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 take the device into use. To find out how to get started with your new device, read the printed user guide.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Table of Contents About this user guide Get started Keep your phone up to date Keys and parts Insert or remove the SIM and memory cards Charge your phone Switch on and set up your phone...
  • Page 4 Nokia 6.1 User Guide Camera basics 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 Browse the internet Close a connection Bluetooth®...
  • Page 5 Nokia 6.1 User Guide Product and safety information Copyrights and notices © 2018 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.

  • Page 6: Get Started

    Nokia 6.1 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.
  • Page 7 Nokia 6.1 User Guide This user guide applies to the following models: TA-1068, TA-1050, TA-1043, TA-1016, TA-1045. Fingerprint sensor Front camera Flash Volume keys Main camera Power/Lock key Audio connector Charger connector SIM card/MicroSD card Loudspeaker Proximity sensor Microphone Earpiece Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as chargers, headsets, or data cables, may be sold separately.

  • Page 8: Insert Or Remove The Sim And Memory Cards

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Insert or remove the SIM and memory cards INSERT SIM AND MEMORY CARD To open the SIM card tray, insert the tray opener into the hole next to the tray and push. Put the nano-SIM card into tray slot 1, with the contact area facing down. If you have a dual SIM variant, you can put either a second SIM card or a memory card into slot 2.

  • Page 9: Charge Your Phone

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Charge your phone CHARGE THE BATTERY Plug a compatible charger into a power socket. Connect the cable to your phone. Your phone supports the USB-C cable. You can also charge your phone from a computer with a USB cable, but it may take longer.

  • Page 10: Switch On And Set Up Your Phone

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Fingerprint Id

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Note: On dual SIM capable devices, both SIM1 and SIM2 slots support 4G networks. However, if your SIM1 and SIM2 are both LTE SIM cards, the primary SIM supports 4G/3G/2G networks, while the secondary SIM can only support 3G/2G. For more information on your SIM cards, contact your service provider.

  • Page 12: Lock Or Unlock Your Phone

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide ADD A FINGERPRINT Tap  Settings  >  Security & Location  >  Fingerprint . If you don’t have screen lock set up on your phone, tap  Screen lock . Select which backup unlocking method you want to use for the lock screen and follow the instructions shown on your phone.
  • Page 13 Nokia 6.1 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.
  • Page 14 Nokia 6.1 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.
  • Page 15 Nokia 6.1 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 .

  • Page 16: Basics

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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 . Tap  Phone ringtone (SIM1)  or >  Phone ringtone (SIM2)  to select the ringtone for respective SIMs.

  • Page 17: Notifications

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide CLOSE AN APP Tap check_bo, and then tap close on the app you want to close. FIND YOUR APPS On the home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to see all your apps.

  • Page 18: Screenshots

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide  Allow notification dots  to on. A small dot will appear on the app icon if you’ve got a 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 it.

  • Page 19: Control Volume

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 20: Battery Life

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Battery life Get the most out of your phone while getting the battery life you need. There are steps you can take to save power on your phone. EXTEND BATTERY LIFE To save power: Always charge the battery fully.

  • Page 21: Save On Data Roaming Costs

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide otherwise using your phone, but don't want to make or receive calls, switch flight mode on. Tap  Settings  >  Network & Internet  >  Flight mode . Flight mode closes connections to the mobile network and switches your device’s wireless features off.

  • Page 22: Write Text

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide STOP DATA ROAMING Tap  Settings  >  Network & Internet  >  Mobile network , and switch  Roaming  off. 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.
  • Page 23 Nokia 6.1 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 .

  • Page 24: Date And Time

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide If you do not want the keyboard to suggest words while typing, turn off the text corrections. Tap  Settings  >  System  >  Languages & input  >  Virtual keyboard . Select the keyboard you normally use. Tap  Text correction  and switch off the text correction methods you do not want to use.

  • Page 25: Clock And Alarm

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide CHANGE THE CLOCK TO THE 24-HOUR FORMAT Tap  Settings  >  System  >  Date & time , and switch  Use 24-hour format  on. Clock and alarm Your clock is not just for alarms – learn what else you can do.

  • Page 26: Calculator

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide SET AN ALARM TO SNOOZE If you don’t want to get up just yet, when the alarm sounds, swipe the alarm left. To adjust the snooze length, tap  Clock  > more_ver >  Settings  >  Snooze length  and select the desired length.
  • Page 27 Nokia 6.1 User Guide INCREASE OR DECREASE THE FONT SIZE Do you want to have larger fonts on your phone? Tap  Settings  >  Accessibility . Tap  Font size . To increase or decrease the font size, drag the Font size slider. INCREASE OR DECREASE THE DISPLAY SIZE Do you want to make the items on your screen smaller or larger? Tap  Settings ...

  • Page 28: Connect With Your Friends And Family

    Nokia 6.1 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 card inserted, tap the corresponding icon to make a call from a specific SIM.
  • Page 29 Nokia 6.1 User Guide SAVE A CONTACT FROM YOUR 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 .

  • Page 30: Send And Receive Messages

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Send and receive messages Keep in touch with your friends and family members through text messages. SEND A MESSAGE Tap  Messages . Tap add_circ. To add a recipient, type their number in the recipient's box. To add a contact, start typing their name and tap the contact.
  • Page 31 Nokia 6.1 User Guide ADD AN EMAIL 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 .

  • Page 32: Get Social

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 33: Camera

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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.

  • Page 34: Record A Video

    Nokia 6.1 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 to another corner, tap and hold it and drag it to the desired position. TAKE PANORAMAS Tap  Camera  > menu >   Panorama  and follow the instructions on your phone.
  • Page 35 Nokia 6.1 User Guide Use your camera like a pro Use the your camera's various modes to enhance the quality of your photos. LEARN ABOUT YOUR CAMERA'S SETTINGS In the Camera app, tap menu > settings  Settings  to learn more about each setting.

  • Page 36: Save Your Photos And Videos To A Memory Card

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide TAKE HIGH QUALITY PHOTOS In the Camera app, tap menu > settings  Settings  >  Resolution  and set the resolution that you want to use. 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.
  • Page 37 Nokia 6.1 User Guide You can use your computer’s file manager to copy or move your photos and videos to the computer. 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.

  • Page 38: Internet And Connections

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 39: Browse The Internet

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide TURN ON THE MOBILE DATA CONNECTION Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap network_  Mobile data  and switch  Mobile data  USE A MOBILE DATA CONNECTION WHEN ROAMING Tap  Settings  >  Network & Internet  >  Mobile network , and switch  Data roaming ...
  • Page 40 Nokia 6.1 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 favourite websites. You can use the browser on your phone to view web pages on the internet.

  • Page 41: Close A Connection

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide SEARCH THE WEB Explore the web and the outside world with Google search. You can use the keyboard to enter your search words. In Chrome, Tap the search bar. Enter your search word in the search box.

  • Page 42: Bluetooth

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide SWITCH ON FLIGHT MODE Tap  Settings  >  Network & Internet . Switch on  Flight mode . Flight mode closes connections to the mobile network and turns 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.
  • Page 43 Nokia 6.1 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 unknown devices. This helps to protect your phone from harmful content.

  • Page 44: Nfc

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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, enter the passcode. The passcode, which you can make up, must be entered on both devices.

  • Page 45: Vpn

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide To read a tag, tap the tag with the NFC area of your phone. 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.
  • Page 46 Nokia 6.1 User Guide USE A SECURE VPN CONNECTION Tap  Settings  >  Network & Internet  >  VPN . To add a VPN profile, tap add. Enter the profile information as instructed by your company IT administrator or VPN service. EDIT A VPN PROFILE Tap settings next to a profile name.

  • Page 47: Music And Videos

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Music and videos Music Listen to your favourite 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 pause to pause and play_arr to resume.

  • Page 48: Videos

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide In your computer‘s file manager, such as Windows Explorer or macOS Finder, drag 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.
  • Page 49 Nokia 6.1 User Guide GO TO THE NEXT OR PREVIOUS STATION Tap fast_for or fast_rew. SAVE A RADIO STATION Want to listen to a radio station later? Save the station. To save the station that you are listening to, tap star_bor.

  • Page 50: Organise Your Day

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Organise 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 the type of calendar you want to see.

  • Page 51: Notes

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Notes MAKE A NOTE Notes on paper are easy to lose. Instead, jot them down with the  Keep  app. This way, you always have your notes with you. Tap  Keep  >  Take a note . Write a note.

  • Page 52: Maps

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Maps Find places and get directions FIND A SPOT  Google Maps  helps you find specific locations and businesses. Tap  Maps . Enter 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.

  • Page 53: Download And Update Maps

    Nokia 6.1 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 should take to get there. To see detailed directions, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 54: Use Location Services

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 55: Apps And Services

    Nokia 6.1 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. All you need is a Google account.
  • Page 56 Nokia 6.1 User Guide You can also update all apps at once. In  My apps & games , tap  UPDATE ALL . REMOVE DOWNLOADED APPS Tap  Play Store  > menu >  My apps & games , choose an app you want to remove, and then tap  UNINSTALL .

  • Page 57: Software Updates And Backups

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 58: Restore Original Settings And Remove Private Content From Your Phone

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide SWITCH ON AUTOMATIC BACKUP Tap  Settings  >  System  >  Backup , and switch backup 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.
  • Page 59 Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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. To check how much memory you have available and how it‘s being used, tap  Settings ...
  • Page 60 Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 61: Protect Your Phone

    Nokia 6.1 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  Screen lock .

  • Page 62: Access Codes

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide SELECT YOUR SIM PIN You can choose which digits to use for the SIM PIN. The SIM PIN can be 4-8 digits. Tap  Settings  >  Security & Location  >  SIM card lock . Under the selected SIM card, tap  Change SIM PIN .
  • Page 63 Nokia 6.1 User Guide LOCK CODE Also known as a security code or password. The lock code helps you protect your phone against unauthorised 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.
  • Page 64 Nokia 6.1 User Guide Connected to mobile data or Wi-Fi 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.
  • Page 65 Nokia 6.1 User Guide Product and safety information Copyrights and notices COPYRIGHTS AND OTHER NOTICES The availability of products, features, apps, and services may vary by region. For more information, contact your dealer or your service provider. This device may contain commodities, technology, or software subject to export laws and regulations from the US and other countries.
  • Page 66 All are subject to change without notice. HMD Global Oy is the exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for phones and tablets. Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation. HMD Global Privacy Policy, available at http://www.nokia.com/phones/privacy, applies to your use of the device.
  • Page 67 Full specifications: Design: Colors Black and Copper, White and Iron, Blue and Gold Size (excluding camera) 148.8 x 75.8 x 8.15mm Size (including camera) 148.8 x 75.8 x 8.6mm Network and connectivity: Network speed LTE Cat. 4, 150 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth®...
  • Page 68 MicroSD card slot Support for up to 128 GB3 Audio: Connector 3.5 mm headphone jack Speakers Single speaker with smart amp Microphones Two microphones with Nokia OZO Audio Display: Size and type 5.5” (13.97 cm) IPS LCD, full-HD Resolution 1920 x 1080, 16:9 Material Corning®...
  • Page 69 Cable type USB Type-C (USB 2.0) Sensors Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Fingerprint Sensor, Hall sensor Battery: Battery type Integrated 3000 mAh battery4...

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