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Nokia 6.1
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Issue 2022-01-10 en-IN

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  • Page 1 Nokia 6.1 User Guide Issue 2022-01-10 en-IN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Table of Contents 1 About this user guide 2 Get started Keep your phone up to date ........
  • Page 3 Nokia 6.1 User Guide 4 Connect with your friends and family Calls ..........
  • Page 4 Nokia 6.1 User Guide 9 Maps Find places and get directions ....... . .
  • Page 5 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 6: Get Started

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 7: Insert Or Remove The Sim And Memory Cards

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide 9. Volume keys 12. Loudspeaker 10. Power/Lock key 13. Microphone 11. Charger connector Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as chargers, headsets, or data cables, may be sold separately. Parts and connectors, magnetism Do not connect to products that create an output signal, as this may damage the device.

  • Page 8: Charge Your Phone

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Use only compatible memory cards approved for use with this device. Incompatible cards may damage both the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card. Note: If you have a dual SIM variant with only one SIM tray, you cannot use two SIM cards and a memory card at the same time.

  • Page 9: Dual Sim Settings

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Switch on your phone 1. To switch on your phone, press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates. 2. When the phone is switched on, choose your language and region. 3. Follow the instructions shown on your phone.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Fingerprint Id

    Nokia 6.1 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 > Network & Internet > SIM Cards .

  • Page 11: Use The Touch Screen

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide USE THE TOUCH SCREEN Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the touch screen. 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.
  • Page 12 Nokia 6.1 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.
  • Page 13 Nokia 6.1 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°.

  • Page 14: Basics

    Nokia 6.1 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 1. Tap Settings > Sound .

  • Page 15: Notifications

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 16: Screenshots

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide SCREENSHOTS Take a screenshot To take a screenshot, open the notification panel and drag the status bar downwards. Tap Screenshot . You can view captured images in Photos . It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.

  • Page 17: Save On Data Roaming Costs

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide 1. Always charge the battery fully. apps to or removing them from the whitelist. Tap Settings > Battery > 2. Mute unnecessary sounds, such Background activity manager . as touch sounds. Tap Settings > Sound > Advanced , and under 8.

  • Page 18: Write Text

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide 2. Make sure Wi-Fi networking is switched to On . 3. Select the connection you want to use. Close the mobile data connection Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap � Mobile data and switch Mobile data off.
  • Page 19 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 20: Date And Time

    Nokia 6.1 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 >...

  • Page 21: Calculator

    Nokia 6.1 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.
  • Page 22 Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 23: Connect With Your Friends And Family

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 24: Send And Receive Messages

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Add a contact 1. Tap Contacts > �. 2. Fill in the information. 3. Tap Save . Edit a contact 1. Tap Contacts and tap the contact you want to edit. 2. Tap �. 3. Edit the information.

  • Page 25: Email

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Tip: If you want to send a photo in a message, tap Photos , 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.

  • Page 26: Get Social

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide � > Add from Contacts . 1. Tap Gmail . 2. Tap �. 4. Enter the message subject and the email. 5. Tap �. 3. In the To box, type in an address, or tap Read and reply to email 1.

  • Page 27: Camera

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 28: Record A Video

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Take panoramas Tap Camera > � > � Panorama and follow the instructions on your phone. RECORD A VIDEO Record a video 4. To stop recording, tap �. 1. Tap Camera . 2. To switch to Video recording mode, swipe 5.

  • Page 29: Save Your Photos And Videos To A Memory Card

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Learn about your camera’s settings In the Camera app, tap � > � Settings to learn more about each setting. Use the camera in Manual mode With Manual mode, you can take close-ups, wide angle photos, change your camera’s ISO settings, and adjust the AWB (Auto White Balance).

  • Page 30: Your Photos And Videos

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Change the location of saved photos and videos 1. Tap Camera . 2. Tap � > � Settings > Data storage . YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS View photos and videos on your phone Want to relive those important moments? View photos and videos on your phone.

  • Page 31: Internet And Connections

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 32: Browse The Internet

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 33: Close A Connection

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 34: Bluetooth

    Nokia 6.1 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 .
  • Page 35 Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 36: Nfc

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 37: Vpn

    Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 38: Music And Videos

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide 7 Music and videos MUSIC Listen to your favourite music wherever you are. Play music 1. Tap Play Music > � > Music library . 2. Tap the artist, album, song, genre, or playlist you want to play.

  • Page 39: Fm Radio

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Play a video Tap Photos and tap the video you want to play. Tip: To pause playback, tap �. To resume, tap �. 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.
  • Page 40 Nokia 6.1 User Guide Remove a station from favourites Tap � when listening to a station. Tip: To listen to a radio station using the phone‘s speakers, tap � Speaker on . Keep the headset connected. The headset may be sold separately.

  • Page 41: Organise Your Day

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide 8 Organise your day CALENDAR Keep track of time – learn how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up to date. Manage calendars Tap Calendar > �, and select the type of calendar you want to see.
  • Page 42 Nokia 6.1 User Guide 1. Tap Keep > Take a note . 2. Write a note. Your notes are automatically saved. © 2021 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.

  • Page 43: Find Places And Get Directions

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide 9 Maps FIND PLACES AND GET DIRECTIONS Find a spot Google Maps helps you find specific locations and businesses. 1. Tap Maps . 2. Enter search words, such as a street address or place name, in the search bar.

  • Page 44: Download And Update Maps

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide DOWNLOAD AND UPDATE MAPS Download a map Save new maps to your phone before a journey, so you can browse the maps without an internet connection when travelling. 1. Tap Maps > � > Offline maps > SELECT YOUR OWN MAP .
  • Page 45 Nokia 6.1 User Guide privacy info related to positioning methods, see the HMD Global Privacy Policy, available at http://www.nokia.com/phones/privacy. Some satellite positioning systems may require small amounts of data to be transferred over the mobile network. If you want to avoid data costs, when travelling, for example, you can switch the mobile data connection off in your phone settings.

  • Page 46: Apps And Services

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide 10 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 47 Nokia 6.1 User Guide Get music, films, or books with Google Play With Google Play, you can gain access to songs, movies, and books. Tap Music , Movies , or Books to learn more. You need to have a Google account added to your phone to use Google Play services. Charges may apply to some of the content available in Google Play.

  • Page 48: Software Updates And Backups

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide 11 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 49: Storage

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide Reset your phone 1. Tap Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset) . 2. Follow the instructions shown on your phone. STORAGE To check how much memory you have available, tap Settings > Storage .
  • Page 50 Nokia 6.1 User Guide 2. Tap App info . 3. Tap the app name. 4. Tap DISABLE . You may not be able to disable all apps. If an installed app depends on a removed app, the installed app may stop working. For details, see the user documentation of the installed app.

  • Page 51: Protect Your Phone

    Nokia 6.1 User Guide 12 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 .

  • Page 52: Access Codes

    Nokia 6.1 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.
  • Page 53 Nokia 6.1 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.

  • Page 54: Product And Safety Information

    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.

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