Nokia 5 Operating Instructions

Name: Nokia 5
Brand: Nokia
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Nokia 5

User Guide

Issue 2018-04-20 en

Nokia 5 User Guide

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.

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Table of Contents

About this user guide	2
Get started	6
Keys and parts	6
Insert or remove SIM and memory card	7
Charge your phone	8
Switch on and set up your phone	9
Dual SIM settings	9
Setting up fingerprint ID	10
Lock or unlock your phone	11
Use the touch screen	11
Basics	15
Personalize your phone	15
Open and close an app	15
Notifications	16
Control volume	17
Screenshots	18
Battery life	18
Save on data roaming costs	19
Write text	20
Date and time	23
Clock and alarm	23
Calculator	25
Accessibility	25
Connect with your friends and family	27
Calls	27
Contacts	27
Send and receive messages	28
Mail	29
Get social	30
Camera	32
Camera basics	32

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Use your camera like a pro	32
Save your photos and videos to a memory card	33
Your photos and videos	33
Internet and connections	35
Activate Wi-Fi	35
Use a cellular data connection	35
Browse the web	36
Close a connection	38
Bluetooth	39
NFC	41
VPN	43
Music and videos	44
Music	44
Videos	45
FM Radio	45
Organize your day	47
Calendar	47
Notes	48
Maps	49
Find places and get directions	49
Download and update maps	50
Use location services	50
Apps and services	52
Google Play	52
Software updates and backups	54
Update your phone software	54
Back up your data	54
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone	55
Storage	55
Protect your phone	58
Protect your phone with your fingerprint	58
Change your SIM PIN code	58
Access codes	59
Product and safety information	62
For your safety	62

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Network services and costs	65
Emergency calls	66
Take care of your device	66
Recycle	67
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol	67
Battery and charger information	68
Small children	69
Medical devices	70
Implanted medical devices	70
Hearing	70
Protect your device from harmful content	71
Vehicles	71
Potentially explosive environments	71
Certification information (SAR)	72
About Digital Rights Management	73
Copyrights and notices	73

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Get started

Keys and parts

Explore the keys and parts of your new phone.

YOUR PHONE

1.	Main camera	8.	Charger connector
2.	Audio connector	9.	Fingerprint sensor/Home
3. Microphone		10. Front camera
4.	SIM cards	11.	Earpiece
5. Micro SD card		12. Volume keys
6. Loudspeaker		13. Power/Lock key
7. Microphone

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Avoid touching the antenna area while the antenna is in use. Contact with antennas affects the communication quality and may reduce battery life due to higher power level during operation.

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 or remove SIM and memory card

INSERT SIM AND MEMORY CARD

1.Open the SIM tray and memory card tray by putting the provided tray opener into the holes next to the trays.

2.Put the nano-SIM into slot 1 located on the tray with the contact area face down. If you have a dual SIM variant, you can either put a second SIM or a memory card into slot 2. If you have a single SIM variant, you can only put a memory card into slot 2.

3.Slide the SIM and memory card tray back into place.¹

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.

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REMOVE SIM AND MEMORY CARD

Open the SIM and memory card trays, remove the cards, and slide trays back into their respective slots.

Use only original nano-SIM cards. Use of incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or the device, and may corrupt data stored on the card.

Charge your phone

CHARGE THE BATTERY

1.Plug a compatible charger into a wall outlet.

2.Connect the cable to your phone.

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

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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.

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.

TRANSFER DATA FROM YOUR PREVIOUS PHONE

You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via your Google account.

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

1. Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google .

2.Select which data you want to be restored on your phone. The sync will start automatically once your phone is connected to the internet.

RESTORE APP SETTINGS FROM YOUR PREVIOUS ANDROID PHONE

If your previous device was an Android , and back up to Google account is enabled on it, you can restore app settings and Wi-Fi passwords.

1.Tap Settings > Backup & reset .

2.Switch Automatic restore to On .

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Dual SIM settings

If you have a dual SIM variant, you can have 2 SIMs in your phone, for example, one for your work and one for your personal use.

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.

CHOOSE WHICH SIM TO USE

When, for example, making a call, you can choose which SIM to use by tapping the corresponding SIM 1 or SIM 2 button after you dial the number.

Your phone shows the network status for both SIMs separately. Both SIM cards are available at the same time when the device is not being used, but while one SIM card is active, when, for example, making a call, the other may be unavailable.

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 > SIM Cards .

RENAME A SIM CARD

Tap the SIM you want to rename, and type in the name you want.

SELECT WHICH SIM TO USE FOR CALLS OR DATA CONNECTION

Under Preferred SIM for , tap the setting you want to change and select the SIM.

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Setting up fingerprint ID

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 > Fingerprint . If you don’t have screen lock set up on your phone, tap SET UP SCREEN LOCK .

2.Select which backup unlocking method you want to use for the lock screen and follow the instructions shown on your phone.

Lock or unlock your phone

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Auto-rotate to switch to Portrait .

USE THE NAVIGATION KEYS

To see which apps you have open, tap the overview key c.

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.

OPEN TWO APPS AT ONCE

For easier navigation between apps, press and hold the overview c key to divide the screen between two apps. To go back to normal view, press the overview c key again.

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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 .

2.Tap SIM1 Phone ringtone or SIM2 Phone ringtone to select the ringtone for respective SIMs.

CHANGE YOUR MESSAGE NOTIFICATION RINGTONE

Tap Settings > Sound > Default notification ringtone .

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 c, and select the app.

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CLOSE AN APP

Tap c, 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

Press c, swipe up through all apps, and tap CLEAR ALL .

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. 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 > Notifications and tap the app name to open the app settings.

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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

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.

CHANGE THE VOLUME FOR MEDIA AND APPS

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 and apps left or right.

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SET THE PHONE TO SILENT

Press a volume key on the side of your phone, and tap to switch 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 > Motion > Mute on pickup .

If you want to be able to quickly reject a call, tap Settings > Motion > Turn over to reject call . When there is an incoming call, turn the phone over to reject the call.

Screenshots

TAKE A SCREENSHOT

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.

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EXTEND BATTERY LIFE

To save power:

1.Charge wisely: Always charge the battery fully.

2.Select only the sounds that you need: Mute unnecessary sounds, such as key press sounds. Tap Settings > Sound , and under Other sounds , select which sounds to keep.

3.Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker.

4.Change the phone screen settings: Set the phone screen to switch off after a short time. Tap Settings > Display > Sleep and select the time.

5.Lower the screen brightness: Tap Settings > Display > Brightness level . Make sure that Adaptive brightness is unabled. To adjust the brightness, drag the Brightness level slider.

6.Stop apps from running in the background: Press c, and close the apps you don’t need.

7.Enable Battery saver . Tap Settings > Battery > Battery saver , and switch to On .

8.Use location services selectively: Switch location services off when you don’t need them. Tap Settings > Location , and switch to Off .

9.Use network connections selectively: Switch Bluetooth on only when needed.

Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet, rather than a cellular data connection.

Stop your phone scanning for available wireless networks. Tap Settings > 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 Airplane mode on. Tap Settings > More > Airplane mode .

Airplane mode closes connections to the cellular network and switches your device’s wireless features off.

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Save on data roaming costs

You can cut data roaming costs and save on your phone bills by changing cellular data settings. To use the optimal connection method, change the Wi-Fi and cellular networks settings.

Data roaming means using your phone to receive data over networks that your network service provider doesn't own or operate. Connecting to the internet when roaming, especially when abroad, can raise data costs substantially.

Using a Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a cellular data connection. If both Wi-Fi and cellular data connections are available, your phone uses the Wi-Fi connection.

CONNECT TO A WI-FI NETWORK

1.Tap Settings > Wi-Fi .

2.Make sure Wi-Fi networking is switched to On .

3.Select the connection you want to use.

CLOSE THE CELLULAR DATA CONNECTION

Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap and switch Cellular data to Off .

To follow your data usage, tap Settings > Data usage .

STOP DATA ROAMING

Tap Settings > More > Cellular networks , and switch Data roaming off.

Write text

Learn how to write text quickly and efficiently using your phone’s keyboard.

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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. The keyboard layout can vary in different apps and languages.

To open the on-screen keyboard, tap a text box.

SWITCH BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER CASE CHARACTERS

Tap the shift key. To switch caps lock mode on, double-tap the key. To return to normal mode, tap the shift key again.

TYPE IN A NUMBER OR SPECIAL CHARACTER

Tap the numbers and symbols key. Some special character keys bring up more symbols. To see more symbols, tap and hold a symbol or special character.

INSERT EMOJIS

Tap the emoji key, and select the emoji.

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 .

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ADD AN ACCENT TO A CHARACTER

Tap and hold the character, and tap the accent or the accented character, if supported by your keyboard.

DELETE A CHARACTER

Tap the backspace key.

MOVE THE CURSOR

To edit a word you just wrote, tap the word, and drag the cursor to the place you want.

USE KEYBOARD WORD SUGGESTIONS

Your phone suggests words as you write, to help you write quickly and more accurately. Word suggestions may not be available in all languages.

When you start writing a word, your phone suggests possible words. When the word you want is shown in the suggestion bar, select the word. To see more suggestions, tap and hold the suggestion.

Tip: If the suggested word is marked in bold, your phone automatically uses it to replace the word you wrote. If the word is wrong, tap and hold it to see a few other suggestions.

If you do not want the keyboard to suggest words while typing, turn off the text corrections. Tap Settings > 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.

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CORRECT A WORD

If you notice that you have misspelled a word, tap it to see suggestions for correcting the word.

SWITCH SPELL CHECKER OFF

Tap Settings > Languages & input > Spell checker , and switch Spell checker to Off .

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 > Date & time .

UPDATE THE TIME AND DATE AUTOMATICALLY

You can set your phone to update the time, date, and time zone automatically. Automatic update is a network service and may not be available depending on your region or network service provider.

1.Tap Settings > Date & time .

2.Tap Automatic date & time > Use network-provided time .

3.Switch Automatic time zone on .

CHANGE THE CLOCK TO THE 24-HOUR FORMAT

Tap Settings > Date & time , and switch Use 24-hour format on.

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