Nokia 719901106871 User Manual

Nokia 4.2

User Guide

Issue 2019-04-09 en

Nokia 4.2 User Guide

1 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

1 About this user guide 2

2 Get started 4

Keep your phone up to date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Keys and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Insert the SIM and memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Charge your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Switch on and set up your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Dual SIM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting up fingerprint ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Protect your phone with a screen lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Use the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3 Basics 12

Open and close an app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Personalize your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Control volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Google Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Write text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Clock and alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4 Connect with your friends and family 21

Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Send and receive messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Get social . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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5 Camera 25

Camera basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Use your camera like a pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Have fun with the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Your photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

6 Internet and connections 29

Activate Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Use a mobile data connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Browse the web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

7 Organize your day 35

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

8 Maps 36

Find places and get directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Download and update maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Use location services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

9 Apps and services 39

Google Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

10 Software updates and backups 41

Update your phone software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Back up your data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone . . . . . . . . . . 41

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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11 Product and safety information 44

For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Network services and costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Take care of your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Recycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Medical devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Implanted medical devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Protect your device from harmful content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Potentially explosive environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Certification information (SAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

About Digital Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Access codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Copyrights and other notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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2 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 the keys and parts of your new phone.

Your phone

This user guide applies to the following models: TA-1157, TA-1150, TA-1133, TA-1149, and TA-1152.

1. Fingerprint sensor

2. Flash

3. Camera

4. Headset connector

5. SIM and memory card slot

6. Google Assistant/Google search key*

7. Front camera

8. Earpiece

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9. Volume keys

10. Power/Lock key

11. USB connector

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

*Google Assistant is available in selected markets and languages. Where not available Google Assistant is replaced by Google Search.

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.

12. Microphone

13. Loudspeaker

INSERT THE SIM AND MEMORY CARDS

Insert the cards

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

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2. Put the nano-SIM in slot 1 on the tray with the contact area face down. If you have a second SIM, put it in slot 2.

3. Put the memory card in the memory card slot.

4. Slide the tray back in.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 > 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 > Advanced > 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.

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.

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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.

Add a fingerprint

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

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

PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH A SCREEN LOCK

You can set your phone to require authentication when unlocking the screen.

Set a screen lock

1. Tap Settings > Security & location > Screen lock .

2. Choose the type of lock and follow the instructions on your phone.

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 .

Use the navigation keys

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

To switch to another app, swipe right.

To close an app, swipe it up.

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

1. To navigate easier between apps, swipe up the home key .

2. Tap the app icon on top of the app and tap the  icon.

3. Tap another app in the app list to divide the screen between two apps.

To go back to the normal view, tap an app and swipe up.

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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, swipe up the home key  then swipe right and select the app.

Close an app

Swipe up the home key  and swipe up the app you want to close.

Find your apps

Swipe up the home key  and swipe up again to see all your apps.

Close all running apps

Swipe up the home key , swipe right through all apps, and tap CLEAR ALL .

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

Tap Settings > Sound > SIM1 Phone ringtone or SIM2 Phone ringtone .

Change your message notification sound

Tap Settings > Sound > Advanced > Default notification sound .

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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 and tap the app name to open the app settings. Tap Notifications . You can turn off or on the notifications per each app individually.

Tip: 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.

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.

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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 settings

Press a volume key on the side of your phone to see the volume status bar, tap , and drag the sliders on the volume bars left or right.

Set the phone to silent

To set the phone to silent, press a volume key, tap  to set your phone to vibrate only and tap  to set it to silent.

GOOGLE ASSISTANT

Google Assistant is available in selected markets and languages only. Where not available, Google Assistant is replaced by Google Search. Google Assistant can help you search information online, translate words and sentences, make notes and calendar appointments, for example. You can use Google Assistant even when your phone is locked. However, Google Assistant asks you to unlock your phone before accessing your private data.

Use the Google Assistant key

To access the Google Assistant services, use the Google Assistant key on the side of your phone:

• Press the key once to start the Google Assistant. When you press the key for the first time, you are asked to sign in with your Google account or create a new account.

• Press the key twice to see a visual overview of your day, get suggestions and personalized information

• Press and hold the key to speak with the Google Assistant. Ask your question and release the key. You see the Google Assistant’s answer on your phone’s display.

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If your country or region does not support the Google Assistant, you can still use the Google Assistant key:

• Press the key once to open Google Search

• Press the key twice to start Google visual snapshot that shows your agenda for today

• Press and hold the key to use Google voice search. Ask your question and release the key. You see Google’s answer on your phone’s display.

Switch off the Google Assistant key

To switch off the Google Assistant key, tap Settings > System > Gestures >

Google Assistant Key , and switch Google Assistant Key off.

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:

• 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.

• Stop apps from running in the background:

swipe up the home key  and swipe up the app you want to close.

• 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 to

On .

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

• Use network connections selectively: switch Bluetooth on only when needed. Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to

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the internet, rather than a mobile data connection.

• Stop your phone scanning for available wireless networks. Tap Settings >

Network & internet > Wi-Fi , and disable Use Wi-Fi .

• 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 > Advanced > Airplane mode . Airplane mode closes connections to the mobile network and switches your device’s wireless features off.

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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