Nokia 8V User Manual

Nokia 8 V 5G UW user guide

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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.NFC area

2.Main camera

3.Flash

4.Google Assistant key

5.Front camera

6.Microphone

7.Earpiece

8.Proximity sensor

9.SIM and memory card slot

10.Volume buttons

11.Power/Lock button, Fingerprint sensor

12.USB/Charger port

13.Loudspeaker

14.Microphone

15.Headset connector

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.

Important: The device screen and back cover are 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.

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.

Swap the SIM card and insert the memory card

Optional:

Your phone comes with the SIM card preinstalled, but if you want to swap the SIM, follow these steps:

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

2.Place the SIM card on the tray with the metal contacts facing downward and the cut corner at the bottom right.

3.Place the microSD card on the tray with the metal contacts facing downward and the cut corner at the upper right.

4.Slide the tray back in.

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.

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.

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 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.

WARNING: Only use approved chargers with your device. Incompatible chargers or tampering with the charger port could damage your device and void the warranty.

Turning your phone on/off

NOTE: The first time you turn on your phone, you will need to activate it. See the Get started guide included with your phone.

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

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 AndroidTM, 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.

Protect your phone

LOCK THE BUTTONS AND SCREEN

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.

SET A SCREEN LOCK

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

1.Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.

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

PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FINGERPRINT

1.Tap Settings > Security > Fingerprint.

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

UNLOCK YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FINGER

Place your registered finger on the Power/Lock button.

If there is a fingerprint sensor error, and you cannot use alternative sign-in methods to recover or reset the phone in any way, your phone will require service. Additional charges may apply, and all the personal data on your phone may be deleted. For more info, contact the nearest care point for your phone, or your phone dealer.

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 Auto-rotate.

NAVIGATE WITH GESTURES

To switch on using gesture navigation, tap Settings >

System > Gestures > System navigation > Gesture navigation.

To see all your apps, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

To go to the home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. The app you were in stays open in the background.

To see which apps you have open, swipe up from the bottom of the screen without releasing your finger until you see the apps, and then release your finger.

To switch to another open app, tap the app.

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, swipe from the right or left edge of the screen. Your phone remembers all the apps and websites you've visited since the last time your screen was locked.

NAVIGATE WITH KEYS

To switch on using gesture navigation, tap Settings >

System > Gestures > System navigation > 3-button navigation.

To see all your apps, swipe up the home key .

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, tap .

To switch to another open app, swipe right and tap the app.

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

Basics

Personalize your phone

CHANGE YOUR WALLPAPER

Tap Settings > Display > Advanced > Wallpaper.

CHANGE YOUR PHONE RINGTONE

Tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.

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

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, and tap the app name to open the app settings. You can turn off or on the notifications for each app individually.

Tip: To see notification dots, tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications > Advanced, 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 SETTING ICONS

To activate features, tap the quick settings icons on the notification panel. To see more icons, drag the menu down.