Nokia 230, TA-1609 - Mobile Phone Manual

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 Getting Started
2 Calls, contacts, and messages
3 Personalize your phone
4 Camera
- 4.1 PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
  - 4.1.1 Take a photo
  - 4.1.2 Record a video
5 Clock, calendar, and calculator
6 Empty your phone
- 6.1 REMOVE PRIVATE CONTENT FROM YOUR PHONE
7 Product and Safety Information
- 7.1 EMERGENCY CALLS
- 7.2 PROTECT YOUR DEVICE FROM HARMFUL CONTENT
8 Documents / Resources
- 8.1 Download manual

Nokia 230, TA-1609 - Mobile Phone Manual

Getting Started

KEYS AND PARTS

This user guide applies to the following model: TA-1609.

Your phone
KEYS AND PARTS

Call key
Left selection key
Scroll key
Flash
Headset connector
Earpiece
Front camera
Right selection key
Power/End key
Flashlight
Camera
Loudspeaker
Back cover opening slot
USB connector

Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as charger, headset, or data cable, may be sold separately.

warning Note: You can set the phone to ask for a security code. Select Menu > Settings > Security > Keyguard > OK , and enter a code. Note, however, that you need to remember the code, as HMD Global is not able to open or bypass it.

SET UP AND SWITCH ON YOUR PHONE

warning Note: Pre-installed system software and apps use a significant part of memory space.

Nano-SIM

This device is designed to be used with a nano-SIM card only. Use of incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or the device, and may corrupt data stored on the card.

warning Note: Switch the device off and disconnect the charger and any other device before removing any covers. Avoid touching electronic components while changing any covers. Always store and use the device with any covers attached.

Open the back cover

Put your fingernail in the small slot at the back of the phone, lift and remove the cover.
If the battery is in the phone, lift it out.

Insert the SIM cards

Slide the SIM card in the SIM card slot.
If you have a dual-SIM phone, slide the second SIM in the SIM2 slot.

Both SIM cards are available at the same time when the device is not being used, but while one SIM card is active, for example, making a call, the other may be unavailable.

Insert the memory card

Slide the memory card in the memory card slot.
Put back the battery.
Put back the back cover.

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.

information Tip: Use a fast, up to 32 GB microSD memory card from a well-known manufacturer.

Switch on your phone

Press and hold .

CHARGE YOUR PHONE

Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it before you can use your phone.

Charge the battery

Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
Connect the charger to the phone. When done, unplug the charger from the phone, then from the wall outlet.

If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed.

information Tip: You can use USB charging when a wall outlet is not available. The efficiency of USB charging power varies significantly, and it may take a long time for charging to start and the device to start functioning.

KEYPAD

Use the phone keys

To see the apps and features of your phone, on the home screen, select Menu.
To go to an app or feature, press the scroll key up, down, left, or right. To open the app or feature, press the scroll key.
If you have selected the zoomed menu view, press the scroll key up or down to go to an app or feature. To open the app or feature, press the scroll key.

Lock the keypad

To lock the keys, select Go to > Lock keypad. To unlock the keys, press , and select Unlock.

Write with the keypad

Press a key repeatedly until the letter is shown.

To type in a space press 0.

To type in a special character or punctuation mark, press the asterisk key, or if you are using predictive text, press and hold the # key.

To switch between character cases, press # repeatedly.

To type in a number, press and hold a number key.

Calls, contacts, and messages

CALLS

Make a call

Learn how to make a call with your new phone.

Type in the phone number. To type in the + character, used for international calls, press * twice.
Press the call key. If asked, select which SIM to use.
To end the call, press the end key.

Answer a call

Press .

CONTACTS

Add a contact

Select Menu > Contacts > Add contact.
Select where to save the contact.
Write the name and select OK.
Type in the number and select OK.

Save a contact from the call logs

Select Menu > Call log, and select the call type.
Scroll to the number you want to save and select Opt. > Save.
Select where to save the contact.
Add the contact details and select OK.

Call a contact

You can call a contact directly from the contacts list.

Select Menu > Contacts > Names , scroll to the contact you want to call, and press the call key.

SEND MESSAGES

Write and send messages

Select Menu > Messages > Create message.
Type in a phone number, or select Add and a recipient from your contacts list.
Write your message.
To insert symbols to the message, press *.
Select Send. If asked, select which SIM to use.

Personalize your phone

CHANGE TONES

Set new tones

Select Menu > Settings > Tone settings.
Select which tone you want to change and select for which SIM card you want to change it, if asked.
Scroll to the tone that you want and select OK.

CHANGE THE LOOK OF YOUR HOME SCREEN

Choose a new wallpaper

Select Menu > Settings > Display settings > Wallpaper.
Select Default to select from pre-defined wallpapers, or Photos to select a picture from your phone or memory card.
Scroll to the wallpaper you want, and select Select.

PROFILES

Set a profile

There are several profiles that you can use in different situations. There is, for example, a silent profile for when you cannot have sounds on, and an outdoor profile with loud tones.

Select Menu > Settings > Profiles.
To adjust a profile, scroll to it, and select Select > Personalise. Change the settings you want.
To set on a profile, scroll to it, and select Select > Activate.

ADD SHORTCUTS

You can add shortcuts to different apps and settings on your home screen.

Edit Go to settings

On the bottom left of your home screen is Go to , which contains shortcuts to various apps and settings. Select the shortcuts that are the handiest for you.

Select Menu > Settings > Go to settings.
Select Select options.
Scroll to each shortcut you want to have on the list and select Mark.
Select Done > Yes to save the changes.

You can also reorganize your list.

Select Organise.
Scroll to the item you want to move, select Move and where you want to move it.
Select Back > OK to save the changes.

Camera

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

Take a photo

Select Menu > Camera.
To zoom in or out, scroll up or down.
To take a photo, select Capture.

To see the photo you just took, on the home screen, select Menu > Photos > Captured photo.

Record a video

warning Note: You may need to insert a memory card to record videos.

To switch the video camera on, select Menu > Camera and scroll to .
To start recording, select.
To stop recording, select .

To see the video you just recorded, on the home screen, select Menu > Videos > Recorded videos.

Clock, calendar, and calculator

SET THE TIME AND DATE MANUALLY

Change the time and date

Select Menu > Settings > Time settings.
Select Auto-update of date and time > Off.
Select Clock > Set the time and enter the time.
Select Date setting and enter the date.

ALARM CLOCK

Set an alarm

Select Menu > Alarm clock.
Select an alarm and enter the alarm time and other details.

CALENDAR

Add a calendar event

Select Menu > Calendar.
Scroll to a date, and select Opt. > Add reminder.
Enter the event name, and select OK.
Select whether to add an alarm to the event, and select OK.

CALCULATOR

Use the calculator

Select Menu > Calculator.
Enter the first factor of your calculation, use the scroll key to select the operation, and enter the second factor.
Select Equals to get the result of the calculation.

Select Clear to empty the number fields.

Empty your phone

REMOVE PRIVATE CONTENT FROM YOUR PHONE

If you buy a new phone, or otherwise want to dispose of or recycle your phone, here's how you can remove your personal info and content. Note that it is your responsibility to remove all private content.

Restore factory settings

To reset your phone to its original settings, select Menu > Settings > Restore factory set. > Full restore (delete data).
Select Contin.

Product and Safety Information

EMERGENCY CALLS

Before making the call:

Switch the phone on.
If the phone screen and keys are locked, unlock them.
Move to a place with adequate signal strength.

Press the end key repeatedly, until the home screen is shown.
Type in the official emergency number for your present location. Emergency call numbers vary by location.
Press the call key.
Give the necessary info as accurately as possible. Do not end the call until given permission to do so.

You may also need to do the following:

Put a SIM card in the phone.
If your phone asks for a PIN code, type in the official emergency number for your present location, and press the call key.
Switch the call restrictions off in your phone, such as call barring, fixed dialling, or closed user group.

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.
Be cautious when accepting connectivity requests or browsing the internet. Do not accept Bluetooth® connections from sources you do not trust.
Install antivirus and other security software on any connected computer.
If you access preinstalled bookmarks and links to third party internet sites, take the appropriate precautions. HMD Global does not endorse or assume liability for such sites.