Nokia 6.1 Plus operation manual

Nokia 6.1 Plus

User Guide

Issue 2018-09-10 en

Nokia 6.1 Plus 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
Keep your phone up to date	6
Keys and parts	6
Insert or remove the SIM and memory card	7
Charge your phone	9
Switch on and set up your phone	9
Dual SIM settings	10
Setting up fingerprint ID	11
Lock or unlock your phone	12
Use the touch screen	12
Basics	16
Personalize your phone	16
Open and close an app	16
Notifications	17
Control volume	18
Screenshots	19
Battery life	19
Save on data roaming costs	20
Write text	21
Date and time	24
Clock and alarm	24
Calculator	26
Accessibility	26
Connect with your friends and family	28
Calls	28
Contacts	28
Send and receive messages	29
Mail	30
Get social	31
Camera	33

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Camera basics	33
Record a video	34
Use your camera like a pro	34
Have fun with the camera	35
Save your photos and videos to a memory card	36
Your photos and videos	36
Internet and connections	38
Activate Wi-Fi	38
Use a mobile data connection	38
Browse the web	39
Close a connection	41
Bluetooth®	42
VPN	44
Music and videos	45
Music	45
Videos	46
FM Radio	46
Organize your day	48
Calendar	48
Notes	48
Maps	50
Find places and get directions	50
Download and update maps	51
Use location services	51
Apps and services	53
Google Play	53
Software updates and backups	55
Update your phone software	55
Back up your data	55
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone	56
Storage	56
Protect your phone	59
Protect your phone with your fingerprint	59
Change your SIM PIN code	59
Access codes	60

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Product and safety information	63
For your safety	63
Network services and costs	66
Emergency calls	67
Take care of your device	67
Recycle	68
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol	68
Battery and charger information	69
Small children	70
Medical devices	71
Implanted medical devices	71
Hearing	71
Protect your device from harmful content	72
Vehicles	72
Potentially explosive environments	72
Certification information (SAR)	73
About Digital Rights Management	74
Copyrights and other notices	74

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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.

Keys and parts

Explore your new phone.

YOUR PHONE

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This user guide applies to the following models: TA-1116, TA-1083 and TA-1103.

1.	Fingerprint sensor	8.	Earpiece
2.	Flash	9.	Proximity sensor
3. Camera		10. Volume keys
4. Headset connector		11.	Power/Lock key
5. Microphone		12. USB connector
6. SIM and memory card slot		13. Microphone
7. Front camera		14. Loudspeaker

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

PARTS AND CONNECTORS, MAGNETISM

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.

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Insert or remove the SIM and memory card

INSERT SIM AND MEMORY CARD

1.Open the SIM and memory card tray: push the tray opener pin in the tray hole, and slide the tray out.

2.If you have a single-SIM phone, put a nano-SIM card in slot 1 and a memory card in slot 2 on the tray with the contact areas face down. If you have a dual-SIM phone, put a nano-SIM card in slot 1 and either a second SIM or a memory card in slot 2 with the contact areas face down.¹

3.Slide the tray back in the slot.

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.

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.

REMOVE SIM AND MEMORY CARD

1.Open the SIM and memory card tray: push the tray opener pin in the tray hole, and slide the tray out.

2.Remove the cards.

3.Slide the tray back in the slot.

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.

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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 type 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.

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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 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 > 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.

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 .

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.

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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 > Network & Internet > 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.

Setting up fingerprint ID

You can unlock your phone with just a touch of your finger. Set up your fingerprint ID for extra security.

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ADD A FINGERPRINT

1.Tap Settings > Security & Location > Fingerprint . If you don’t have screen lock set up on your phone, tap Screen lock .

2.Select what 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.

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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 SOUND

Tap Settings > Sound > Advanced > Default notification sound .

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.

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 > 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 .

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

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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

To set the phone to silent, press and hold the volume down key, and then press the key 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 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 to 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 to on.

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.

EXTEND BATTERY LIFE

To save power:

1. Always charge the battery fully.

6. Stop apps from running in the

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

3.Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker.

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

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

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

7.Enable the Background activity manager. The notifications of some apps or emails may not be able to be retrieved instantly. You can manage the battery life by adding or removing the apps to or from the whitelist. Tap Settings > Battery > Background activity manager .

8.Switch on the power saver: tap

Settings > Battery > Battery saver

, and switch to On .

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

10.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 Settings > 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 Settings > Network & Internet > Airplane mode .

Airplane mode closes connections to the mobile 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 mobile data settings. To use the optimal connection method, change the Wi-Fi and mobile 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 increase data costs substantially.

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.

CONNECT TO A WI-FI NETWORK

1. Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi .

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.

Tip:To follow your data usage, tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage .

STOP DATA ROAMING

Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network , and switch Roaming off.

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Write text

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

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 > System > 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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