Nokia 3.1 A User Manual

User Guide

Nokia 3.1 A

TA1140

Table of contents
Get started.................................................................................................................................	4
Keep your phone up to date..................................................................................................	4
Keys and parts .......................................................................................................................	4
Insert SIM and memory card..................................................................................................	5
Charge your phone ................................................................................................................	6
Switch on and set up your phone ..........................................................................................	6
Lock your phone ....................................................................................................................	7
Use the touch screen.............................................................................................................	7
Basics .........................................................................................................................................	9
Personalize your phone .........................................................................................................	9
Notifications...........................................................................................................................	9
Control volume....................................................................................................................	10
Screenshots ........................................................................................................................	10
Battery life...........................................................................................................................	10
Type text .............................................................................................................................	11
Date and time......................................................................................................................	12
Alarm clock..........................................................................................................................	12
Accessibility.........................................................................................................................	13
Connect with your friends and family ....................................................................................	13
Calls .....................................................................................................................................	13
Contacts ..............................................................................................................................	14
Send and receive messages ...............................................................................................	14
Mail ......................................................................................................................................	15
Get social.............................................................................................................................	15
Camera....................................................................................................................................	15
Record a video.....................................................................................................................	16
Save your photos and videos to a memory card................................................................	16
Your photos and videos ......................................................................................................	16
Internet and connections .......................................................................................................	17
Activate Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................................	17
Use a mobile data connection ............................................................................................	17
Browse the web...................................................................................................................	18
Bluetooth®..........................................................................................................................	18

VPN ......................................................................................................................................	20
Organize your day ..................................................................................................................	20
Calendar ..............................................................................................................................	20
Maps........................................................................................................................................	21
Download and update maps ...............................................................................................	21
Use location services ..........................................................................................................	21
Apps and services ...................................................................................................................	22
Google Play..........................................................................................................................	22
Software updates and backups..............................................................................................	22
Back up your data ...............................................................................................................	23
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone .........................	23
Storage................................................................................................................................	23
Access codes...........................................................................................................................	24
Product and safety information.............................................................................................	25
For your safety....................................................................................................................	25
Emergency calls ..................................................................................................................	26
Take care of your device.....................................................................................................	27
Recycle ................................................................................................................................	27
Crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol ......................................................................................	27
Battery and charger information........................................................................................	28
Small children......................................................................................................................	28
Medical devices ...................................................................................................................	28
Implanted medical devices .................................................................................................	29
Hearing ................................................................................................................................	29
Protect your device from harmful content ........................................................................	29
Vehicles ...............................................................................................................................	29
Potentially explosive environments ...................................................................................	30
About Digital Rights Management......................................................................................	30
Copyrights and notices...........................................................................................................	30

Get started

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.

Keys and parts

1.Flash

2.Camera

3.Headset connector

4.Microphone

5.Front camera

6.Proximity sensor

7.Earpiece

8.Volume keys

9.Power/Lock key

10.USB connector

11.Loudspeaker

12.Microphone

Important: The device 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. Stop using the device until the glass is replaced by authorized service personnel.

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 SIM and memory card

1.With the phone facing down, put your fingernail in the small slot on the back cover, bend the back cover open, and remove it.

2.Hold the SIM card with metal contacts facing downward and the cut corner at the lower left. Slide the card into the SIM slot.

3.If applicable, hold the microSD card (sold separately) with metal contacts facing downward and the cut corner at the upper right. Slide the card into the microSD slot.

4.Replace the cover on the back of the phone; making sure it is lined up before pressing it into place around all of the edges.

Warning!

To avoid damage to the phone, only use the SIM included in the box or provided to you by AT&T.

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.

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.

Charge your phone

1.Plug a compatible charger into a wall outlet.

2.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 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

When you switch your phone on for the first time, your phone guides you to set up your network connections and phone settings.

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.

Find settings

To find the phone settings, swipe up the home key and then swipe it up again. Tap

Settings.

Transfer data from your previous phone

You can transfer data from an old phone to your new phone using your Google account.

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

1.Tap Settings > 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.

Restore app settings from your previous AndroidTM 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 > Advanced > Backup.

2.Switch Backup to Google Drive 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 keys and screen.

To lock your keys and screen, press the power key.

Unlock the keys and screen

Press the power key, and swipe up across the screen. If asked, provide additional credentials.

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.

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.

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 Autorotate.

Use the navigation keys

•To see all your apps, swipe up the home key and then swipe it up again.

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

•To see which apps you have open, swipe up the home key.

•To switch to another open app, swipe right.

•To close an app, swipe it up.

•To close all the open apps, swipe right through all the apps, and tap CLEAR ALL.

•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.

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 > Advanced.

2.Tap Phone ringtone to select the ringtone.

Change your message notification sound

Tap Settings > Sound > Advanced > Default notification sound.

Notifications

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 open the notification panel, drag the status bar down. To close the notification panel, swipe up on the screen.

To change the notification settings of an app, tap Settings > Apps & notifications, and tap the app name to open the app settings. Tap Notifications. You can turn off or on the notifications for each app individually.

Tip: To see notification dots, tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications and switch Allow notification dots 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.

Use the quick settings 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 keys 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

Press a volume key on the side of your phone to see the volume status bar, tap , and drag the slider on the volume bar for media left or right.

Set the phone to silent

To set the phone to silent, press the volume down key, tap to set your phone to vibrate only and tap to set 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 key. You can also set your phone to mute the ringing when you pick the phone up: tap Settings > System > Gestures > Mute on pickup, and switch on.

If you want to be able to reject an incoming call by turning over the phone, tap Settings >

System > Gestures > Turn over to reject call, and switch on.

Screenshots

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

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

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.

•Always charge the battery fully.

•Mute unnecessary sounds, such as touch sounds. Tap Settings > Sound > Advanced, and under Other sounds and vibrations, select which sounds to keep.

•Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker.

•Set the phone screen to switch off after a short time. Tap Settings > Display > 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.

•Enable adaptive battery. Limit battery for apps that you don't use often. The notifications may be delayed for these apps. Tap Settings > Battery > Adaptive Battery.

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