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Nokia 6.1 User Guide 1 About this user guide Important: For important information on the safe use of your device and battery, read “Product and safety information” before you take the device into use. To find out how to get started with your new device, read the user guide.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 9. Volume keys 12. Loudspeaker 10. Power/Lock key 13. Microphone 11. Charger connector 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.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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 phone with only one SIM tray, you cannot use two SIM cards and a memory card at the same time.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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 .
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 3 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 .
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide SCREENSHOTS Take a screenshot To take a screenshot, open the notification panel, and drag the status bar downwards. Tap Screenshot . You can view captured images in Photos . It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 1. Always charge the battery fully. or removing the apps to or from the whitelist. Tap Settings > Battery > 2. Mute unnecessary sounds, such Background activity manager . as touch sounds. Tap Settings > Sound > Advanced , and under 8.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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 .
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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 >...
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Set an alarm You can use your phone as an alarm clock. 1. Tap Clock > � ALARM . 2. To add an alarm, tap �. 3. To modify an alarm, tap it. To set the alarm to repeat on specific dates, check Repeat and highlight the days of the week.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide Increase or decrease the font size Do you want to have larger fonts on your phone? 1. Tap Settings > Accessibility . 2. Tap Font size . To increase or decrease the font size, drag the font size level slider.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 4 Connect with your friends and family CALLS Make a call 1. Tap �. 2. Type in a number, or tap � and select a contact you want to call. 3. Tap �. If you have a second SIM inserted, tap the corresponding icon to make a call from a specific SIM.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Add a contact 1. Tap Contacts > �. 2. Fill out the information. 3. Tap Save . Edit a contact 1. Tap Contacts and tap the contact you want to edit. 2. Tap �. 3. Edit the information.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Tip: If you want to send a photo in a message, tap Photos , tap the photo you want to share, and tap �. Select Messages . Read a message 1. Tap Messages . 2. Tap the message you want to read. You can also read a message from the notification panel.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide � > Add from Contacts . 1. Tap Gmail . 2. Tap �. 4. Type in the message subject and the mail. 5. Tap �. 3. In the To box, type in an address, or tap Read and reply to mail 1.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 5 Camera CAMERA BASICS Why carry a separate camera if your phone has all you need for capturing memories? With your phone’s camera, you can easily take photos or record videos. Take a photo Shoot sharp and vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Take panoramas Tap Camera > � > � Panorama and follow the instructions on your phone. RECORD A VIDEO Record a video 3. Tap � Video to start recording. 1. Tap Camera . 4. To stop recording, tap �.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Use the camera in the manual mode With the manual mode, you can take close-ups, wide angle photos, and adjust the AWB (Auto White Balance). To try out the manual mode, tap Camera > � > � Pro .
Nokia 6.1 User Guide YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS View photos and videos on your phone Want to relive those important moments? View photos and videos on your phone. Tap Photos . Copy your photos and videos to your computer Do you want to view your photos or videos on a larger screen? Move them to your computer.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 6 Internet and connections ACTIVATE WI-FI 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.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide BROWSE THE WEB Use your phone to connect your computer to the web It’s simple to use the internet on your laptop on the go. Turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot, and use your mobile data connection to access the internet with your laptop or other device.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Close a tab In Chrome, 1. Tap the box next to the address bar. 2. Tap X on the tab you want to close. Search the web Explore the web and the outside world with Google Search. You can use the keyboard to write your search words.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Close the mobile data connection Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap � Mobile data and switch Mobile data off. Turn on airplane mode 1. Tap Settings > Network & Internet . 2. Switch on Airplane mode .
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide Remove a pairing If you no longer have the device with which you paired your phone, you can remove the pairing. 1. Tap Settings > Connected devices > Bluetooth . 2. Tap � next to a device name.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Explore the world around you. If your phone supports Near Field Communication (NFC), you can tap accessories to connect to them, and tap tags to call someone or open a website. Get started with NFC Switch on the NFC features in your phone, and start tapping to share stuff or connect to devices.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Disconnect the connected accessory If you don’t need to be connected to the accessory anymore, you can disconnect the accessory. Tap the NFC area of the accessory again. For more info, see the accessory’s user guide.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 7 Music and videos MUSIC Listen to your favorite music wherever you are. Play music 1. Tap Play Music > � > Music library . 2. Tap the artist, album, song, genre, or playlist you want to play.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Play a video Tap Photos and tap the video you want to play. Tip: To pause playback, tap �. To resume, tap �. Fast forward or rewind a video To fast forward or rewind a video, drag the slider at the bottom of the screen right or left.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide Remove a station from favorites Tap � when listening to a station. Tip: To listen to a radio station using the phone’s speakers, tap � Speaker on . Keep the headset connected. The headset may be sold separately.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 8 Organize your day CALENDAR Keep track of time – learn how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up to date. Manage calendars Tap Calendar > �, and select what type of calendar you want to see.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 9 Maps FIND PLACES AND GET DIRECTIONS Find a spot Google Maps helps you find specific locations and businesses. 1. Tap Maps . 2. Write search words, such as a street address or place name, in the search bar.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide DOWNLOAD AND UPDATE MAPS Download a map Save new maps to your phone before a journey, so you can browse the maps without an internet connection when traveling. 1. Tap Maps > � > Offline maps > SELECT YOUR OWN MAP .
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide info related to positioning methods, see the HMD Global Privacy Policy, available at http://www.nokia.com/phones/privacy. Some satellite positioning systems may require transferring small amounts of data over the mobile network. If you want to avoid data costs, for example when traveling, you can switch the mobile data connection off in your phone settings.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 10 Apps and services GOOGLE PLAY Your Android phone can live up to its full potential with Google Play – apps, music, movies and books are all readily available for your entertainment. Add a Google account to your phone 1.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide Get music, movies, or books with Google Play With Google Play, you can gain access to songs, movies, and books. Tap Music , Movies , or Books to learn more. You need to have a Google account added to your phone to use Google Play services. Charges may apply to some of the content available in Google Play.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 11 Software updates and backups UPDATE YOUR PHONE SOFTWARE Stay in step with the beat – update your phone software and apps wirelessly to get new and enhanced features for your phone. Updating the software may also improve your phone performance.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Reset your phone 1. Tap Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset) . 2. Follow the instructions shown on your phone. STORAGE To check how much memory you have available, tap Settings > Storage .
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide 2. Tap App info . 3. Tap the app name. 4. Tap DISABLE . You may not be able to disable all apps. If an installed app depends on a removed app, the installed app may stop working. For details, see the user documentation of the installed app.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 12 Protect your phone PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FINGERPRINT 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 .
Nokia 6.1 User Guide ACCESS CODES Learn what the different codes on your phone are for. PIN or PIN2 code PIN or PIN2 codes have 4-8 digits. These codes protect your SIM card against unauthorized use or are required to access some features.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide Locate or lock your phone If you lose your phone, you may be able to find, lock, or erase it remotely if you have signed in to a Google Account. Find My Device is on by default for phones associated with a Google Account.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 13 Product and safety information FOR YOUR SAFETY Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or against local laws and regulations. For further info, read the complete user guide. SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS...
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide AUTHORIZED SERVICE Only authorized personnel may install or repair this product. BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES Use only batteries, chargers, and other accessories approved by HMD Global Oy for use with this device. Do not connect incompatible products.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide GLASS PARTS The device and/or its screen is 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.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide NETWORK SERVICES AND COSTS Using some features and services, or downloading content, including free items, require a network connection. This may cause the transfer of large amounts of data, which may result in data costs. You may also need to subscribe to some features.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide TAKE CARE OF YOUR DEVICE Handle your device, battery, charger and accessories with care. The following suggestions help you keep your device operational. • Keep the device dry. Precipitation, • Unauthorized modifications may damage humidity, and all types of liquids or...
Nokia 6.1 User Guide CROSSED-OUT WHEELIE BIN SYMBOL Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol The crossed-out wheelie-bin symbol on your product, battery, literature, or packaging reminds you that all electrical and electronic products and batteries must be taken to separate collection at the end of their working life. Remember to remove personal data from the device first.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide hot or cold battery may not work temporarily. Note that the battery may drain quickly in cold temperatures and lose enough power to switch off the phone within minutes. When you are outdoors in cold temperatures, keep your phone warm.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICES To avoid potential interference, manufacturers of implanted medical devices (such as cardiac pacemakers, insulin pumps, and neurostimulators) recommend a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) between a wireless device and the medical device. Persons who have such devices should: •...
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide VEHICLES Radio signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in vehicles. For more info, check with the manufacturer of your vehicle or its equipment. Only authorized personnel should install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation may be dangerous and invalidate your warranty.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide the operating power of your mobile device is automatically decreased when full power is not needed for the call. The lower the power output, the lower the SAR value. Device models may have different versions and more than one value. Component and design changes may occur over time and some changes could affect SAR values.
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