Nokia X5 User Guide
Nokia X5
User Guide
Issue 2019-04-29 en
Nokia X5 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 or remove the SIM and memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Charge your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Switch on and set up your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dual SIM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up fingerprint ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lock or unlock your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Basics 12
Personalize your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Open and close an app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Control volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Save on data roaming costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Write text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Clock and alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4 Connect with your friends and family 20
Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Send and receive messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Get social . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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5 Camera 23
Camera basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Use your camera like a pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Your photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6 Internet and connections 26
Activate Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Browse the web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Close a connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7 Music 31
FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8 Apps and services 32
AppStore and preloaded apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9 Protect your phone 34
Protect your phone with your fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Change your SIM PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Access codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
10 Product and safety information 36
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Network services and costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Take care of your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Recycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Medical devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Implanted medical devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Protect your device from harmful content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Potentially explosive environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Certification information (SAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
About Digital Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Copyrights and other notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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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 your new phone.
Your phone
This user guide applies to the following model: TA-1109.
1. Fingerprint sensor
2. Flash
3. Camera
4. Headset connector
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5. Microphone
6. SIM and memory card slot
7. Front camera
8. Proximity sensor
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9. Earpiece
10. Volume keys
11. Power/Lock key
12. USB connector
13. Loudspeaker
14. Microphone
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.
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.
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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.
Important: Network access license is needed for verifying that your phone is authentic,
please keep it in a safe place.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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 & 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 .
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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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 > Phone ringtone (SIM1) or Phone ringtone (SIM2) and select the
ringtone.
Change your message notification tone
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 , and select the app.
Close an app
Tap , and tap on the app you want to close.
Find your apps
On the home screen, swipe left to see all your apps.
NOTIFICATIONS
Stay in touch with what’s happening on your phone with notifications.
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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.
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.
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.
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