Nokia 2 V User Guide

Nokia 2 V user
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Keep your phone up to date

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.

Buttons and parts

1. Front camera

2. Proximity sensor

3. Earpiece/Loudspeaker

4. Microphone

5. Back camera

6. Flash

7. Volume buttons

8. Power/Lock button

9. Loudspeaker

10. USB/Charger port

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

Do not connect to products that create an output
signal, as this may damage the device. Do not
connect any voltage source to the audio
connector. If you connect an external device or
headset, other than those approved for use with
this device, to the audio connector, pay special
attention to volume levels.

Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic
materials may be attracted to the device.

Do not place credit cards or other magnetic stripe
cards near the device for extended periods of
time, since the cards may be damaged.

Insert memory card

Note: The microSD card is sold separately.

Important: Do not remove the memory card when
an app is using it. Doing so may damage the
memory card and the device and corrupt data
stored on the card.

1. Place your fingernail in the USB connector
cut-out at the bottom of the phone, bend
the back cover open, and pop the cover
off the phone.

3. Press the top edge of the back cover
against the top edge of your phone, and
then snap the cover into place, locking all
the hooks around the edges of the cover.

2. Slide the microSD card into the microSD
card slot with the gold contacts facing
down.

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.

Warning: The battery is embedded. Do not
remove the metal covering over top.

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.

Optional: Swap the SIM card

Your phone comes with the SIM card preinstalled,
but if you want to swap the SIM, slide the SIM
card holder to the left and open it up. Put a nano­SIM card in the SIM slot with the contact area
face down.

Close down the holder and slide it to the right to
lock it in place.

Charge your phone

1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into
the phone.

2. Insert the larger end into the charger and
plug it into an outlet.

Your phone supports the micro-USB cable. You
can also charge your phone from a computer with
a USB cable, but it may take a longer time.

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

Switch on and set up your phone

1. To switch on your phone, press and hold
the Power/Lock button until the phone
vibrates.

2. When the phone is switched on, choose
your language and region.

3. Follow the instructions shown on your
phone.

TRANSFER DATA FROM YOUR PREVIOUS
PHONE
You can transfer data from an old phone to your
new phone using your Google account.

RESTORE APP SETTINGS FROM YOUR
PREVIOUS ANDROID PHONE
If your previous phone was an Android, and back
up to Google account is enabled on it, you can
restore your app settings and Wi-Fi passwords.

1. Tap Settings > System > Backup.

2. Switch Backup to Google Drive to On.

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 buttons and screen.

To lock your buttons and screen, press the
Power/Lock button.

UNLOCK THE BUTTONS AND SCREEN
Press the Power/Lock button, and swipe up
across the screen. If asked, provide additional
credentials.

To back up data on your old phone to your Google
account, refer to your old phone’s user guide.

1. Tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add
account > Google.

2. Select which data you want to restore on
your new phone. The sync starts
automatically once your phone is
connected to the internet.

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

SCROLL THROUGH A LONG LIST OR MENU

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.

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.

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
switch to

Portrait.

Auto-rotate to

CHANGE YOUR PHONE RINGTONE
Tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.

CHANGE YOUR MESSAGE NOTIFICATION
SOUND
Tap Settings > Sound > Advanced > Default
notification sound.

USE THE NAVIGATION KEYS
To see which apps you have open, tap the recent

apps key .

To switch to another app, tap the app you want.

To close an app, tap the icon next to it.

To go back to the previous screen you were in,

tap the back key . Your phone remembers all
the apps and websites you've visited since the last
time your screen was locked.

To go to the home screen, tap the home key .
The app you were in stays open in the
background.

Basics

Personalize your phone

CHANGE YOUR WALLPAPER
Tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper.

Open and close an app

OPEN AN APP
On the home screen, tap an app icon to open it.
To open one of the apps running in the

background, tap , and select the app.

CLOSE AN APP

Tap , and tap 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.

CLOSE ALL RUNNING APPS

Tap , swipe up through all apps, and tap
CLEAR ALL.

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. To close the view, swipe up on
the screen.

To change the notification settings of an app, tap
Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications >
App notifications and tap the app name to open
the app settings. You can turn off or on the
notifications per each app individually. To see the
apps which are not allowed to send notifications,
tap

All apps > Apps: Turned off.

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.

To rearrange the icons, tap , tap and hold an
icon, and then drag it to another location.

Control 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 buttons on the side of your phone.

Do not connect to products that create an output
signal, as this may damage the device. Do not
connect any voltage source to the audio
connector. If you connect an external device or
headset, other than those approved for use with
this device, to the audio connector, pay special
attention to volume levels.

CHANGE THE VOLUME FOR MEDIA AND
APPS
Press a volume button on the side of your phone

to see the volume status bar, tap , and drag the
slider on the volume bar for media and apps left or
right.

SET THE PHONE TO SILENT
To set the phone to silent, press and hold the
volume down button, and then press the button
again. The first press sets the phone to vibrate
only, and the second press sets it to silent.

Tip: Don't want to keep your phone in silent mode,
but can't answer right now? To silence an
incoming call, press the volume down button. You
can also set your phone to mute the ringing when
you pick the phone up: tap
Gestures > Mute on pickup, and switch to on.

Settings > System >

If you want to be able to reject an incoming call by
turning over the phone, tap
Gestures > Turn over to reject call, and switch to
on.

Settings > System >

Screenshots

To take a screenshot, open the notification panel,
and drag the status bar downwards. Tap
capture. You can view captured images in
Photos.

Screenshots alternate method: To take a
screenshot, press the volume down button and
Power/Lock button at the same time.

It is not possible to capture a screenshot while
using some apps and features.

Screen

Extend battery life

To save power:

• Always charge the battery fully.

• Mute unnecessary sounds, such as touch

sounds. Tap
Advanced, and under Other sounds and
vibrations, select which sounds to keep.

• Use wired headphones, rather than the
loudspeaker.

Settings > Sound >

• Set the phone screen to switch off after a
short time. Tap
Advanced > Sleep and select the time.

• Tap Settings > Display > Brightness
level. To adjust the brightness, drag the
brightness level slider. Make sure that
Adaptive brightness is disabled.

• Stop apps from running in the

background: tap , and close the apps
you don’t need.

• Switch on the power saver: tap Settings >
Battery > Battery saver, and switch to
On.

• Use location services selectively: switch
location services off when you don’t need
them. Tap
>

Location, and switch to Off.

• Use network connections selectively:
switch Bluetooth on only when needed.
Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the
internet, rather than a mobile data
connection. Stop your phone scanning for
available wireless networks. Tap
>

Network & Internet > Wi-Fi, and switch

to

Off. If you're listening to music or
otherwise using your phone, but don't
want to make or receive calls, switch the
airplane mode on. Tap
Network & Internet > Airplane mode.

Settings > Display >

Settings > Security & location

Settings

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