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Nokia 6.1 User Guide Table of Contents About this user guide Get started Keep your phone up to date Keys and parts Insert or remove the SIM and memory cards Charge your phone Switch on and set up your phone...
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide Camera basics Record a video Use your camera like a pro Save your photos and videos to a memory card Your photos and videos Internet and connections Activate Wi-Fi Use a mobile data connection Browse the internet Close a connection Bluetooth®...
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide This user guide applies to the following models: TA-1068, TA-1050, TA-1043, TA-1016, TA-1045. Fingerprint sensor Front camera Flash Volume keys Main camera Power/Lock key Audio connector Charger connector SIM card/MicroSD card Loudspeaker Proximity sensor Microphone Earpiece Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as chargers, headsets, or data cables, may be sold separately.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Insert or remove the SIM and memory cards INSERT SIM AND MEMORY CARD To open the SIM card tray, insert the tray opener into the hole next to the tray and push. Put the nano-SIM card into tray slot 1, with the contact area facing down. If you have a dual SIM variant, you can put either a second SIM card or a memory card into slot 2.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Charge your phone CHARGE THE BATTERY Plug a compatible charger into a power socket. Connect the cable to your phone. Your phone supports the USB-C cable. You can also charge your phone from a computer with a USB cable, but it may take longer.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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 To switch on your phone, press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Note: On dual SIM capable devices, both SIM1 and SIM2 slots support 4G networks. However, if your SIM1 and SIM2 are both LTE SIM cards, the primary SIM supports 4G/3G/2G networks, while the secondary SIM can only support 3G/2G. For more information on your SIM cards, contact your service provider.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide ADD A FINGERPRINT Tap Settings > Security & Location > Fingerprint . If you don’t have screen lock set up on your phone, tap Screen lock . Select which backup unlocking method you want to use for the lock screen and follow the instructions shown on your phone.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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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Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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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Nokia 6.1 User Guide LOCK THE SCREEN ORIENTATION The screen rotates automatically when you turn the phone 90°. To lock the screen in portrait mode, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap Auto-rotate to switch to Portrait .
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Basics Personalise your phone Learn how to personalise the home screen and how to change ringtones. CHANGE YOUR WALLPAPER Tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper . CHANGE YOUR PHONE RINGTONE Tap Settings > Sound . Tap Phone ringtone (SIM1) or > Phone ringtone (SIM2) to select the ringtone for respective SIMs.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide CLOSE AN APP Tap check_bo, and then tap close 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.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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 it.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide otherwise using your phone, but don't want to make or receive calls, switch flight mode on. Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Flight mode . Flight mode closes connections to the mobile network and switches your device’s wireless features off.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide STOP DATA ROAMING Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network , and switch Roaming 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.
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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 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.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide CHANGE THE CLOCK TO THE 24-HOUR FORMAT Tap Settings > System > Date & time , and switch Use 24-hour format on. Clock and alarm Your clock is not just for alarms – learn what else you can do.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide SET AN ALARM TO SNOOZE If you don’t want to get up just yet, when the alarm sounds, swipe the alarm left. To adjust the snooze length, tap Clock > more_ver > Settings > Snooze length and select the desired length.
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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? Tap Settings > Accessibility . Tap Font size . To increase or decrease the font size, drag the Font size slider. INCREASE OR DECREASE THE DISPLAY SIZE Do you want to make the items on your screen smaller or larger? Tap Settings ...
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Connect with your friends and family Calls MAKE A CALL Tap phone. Type in a number or tap group and select a contact you want to call. Tap phone. If you have a second SIM card inserted, tap the corresponding icon to make a call from a specific SIM.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide SAVE A CONTACT FROM YOUR CALL HISTORY In Phone , tap schedule to see call history. Tap the number you want to save. Select if you want to Create new contact or Add to a contact . Type in the contact information, and tap Save .
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Send and receive messages Keep in touch with your friends and family members through text messages. SEND A MESSAGE Tap Messages . Tap add_circ. To add a recipient, type their number in the recipient's box. To add a contact, start typing their name and tap the contact.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide ADD AN EMAIL ACCOUNT When you use the Gmail app for the first time, you are asked to set up your email account. Tap Gmail . You can select the address connected with your Google account or tap Add an email address .
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Get social Want to connect and share stuff with the people in your life? With social apps, you can stay up to date with what‘s happening with your friends. SOCIAL APPS To keep in touch with your friends and family, sign in to your instant messaging, sharing, and social networking services.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Camera Camera basics Why carry a separate camera when 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, vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Tip: When you take a picture-in-picture photo or record a picture-in-picture video, and want to move the smaller picture to another corner, tap and hold it and drag it to the desired position. TAKE PANORAMAS Tap Camera > menu > Panorama and follow the instructions on your phone.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide Use your camera like a pro Use the your camera's various modes to enhance the quality of your photos. LEARN ABOUT YOUR CAMERA'S SETTINGS In the Camera app, tap menu > settings Settings to learn more about each setting.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide TAKE HIGH QUALITY PHOTOS In the Camera app, tap menu > settings Settings > Resolution and set the resolution that you want to use. Save your photos and videos to a memory card If there is a memory card in your phone and your phone memory is filling up, save the photos you take and videos you record to the memory card.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide You can use your computer’s file manager to copy or move your photos and videos to the computer. Connect your phone to the computer with a compatible USB cable. To set the USB connection type, open the notification panel, and tap the USB notification.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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 TURN ON THE MOBILE DATA CONNECTION Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap network_ Mobile data and switch Mobile data USE A MOBILE DATA CONNECTION WHEN ROAMING Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network , and switch Data roaming ...
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide START BROWSING No need for a computer – you can easily browse the internet on your phone. Catch up on the news and visit your favourite websites. You can use the browser on your phone to view web pages on the internet.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide SEARCH THE WEB Explore the web and the outside world with Google search. You can use the keyboard to enter your search words. In Chrome, Tap the search bar. Enter your search word in the search box.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide SWITCH ON FLIGHT MODE Tap Settings > Network & Internet . Switch on Flight mode . Flight mode closes connections to the mobile network and turns your device’s wireless features off. Comply with the instructions and safety requirements given by, for example, an airline, and any applicable laws and regulations.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide Paired devices can connect to your phone when Bluetooth is switched on. Other devices can detect your phone only if the Bluetooth settings view is open. Do not pair with or accept connection requests from unknown devices. This helps to protect your phone from harmful content.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Go to the content you want to send and tap share > Bluetooth . Tap the device to connect to. You can see the Bluetooth devices within range. If the other device needs a passcode, enter the passcode. The passcode, which you can make up, must be entered on both devices.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide To read a tag, tap the tag with the NFC area of your phone. Note: Payment and ticketing apps and services are provided by third parties. HMD Global does not provide any warranty or take any responsibility for any such apps or services including support, functionality, transactions, or loss of any monetary value.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide USE A SECURE VPN CONNECTION Tap Settings > Network & Internet > VPN . To add a VPN profile, tap add. Enter the profile information as instructed by your company IT administrator or VPN service. EDIT A VPN PROFILE Tap settings next to a profile name.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Music and videos Music Listen to your favourite music wherever you are. PLAY MUSIC Tap Play Music > menu > Music library . Tap the artist, album, song, genre, or playlist you want to play. PAUSE OR RESUME PLAYBACK Tap pause to pause and play_arr to resume.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide In your computer‘s file manager, such as Windows Explorer or macOS Finder, drag and drop your songs and videos to your phone. Videos Have your favourite media with you while on the move – watch videos wherever you are.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide GO TO THE NEXT OR PREVIOUS STATION Tap fast_for or fast_rew. SAVE A RADIO STATION Want to listen to a radio station later? Save the station. To save the station that you are listening to, tap star_bor.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Organise your day Calendar Keep track of time – learn how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up to date. MANAGE CALENDARS Tap Calendar > dehaze, and select the type of calendar you want to see.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Notes MAKE A NOTE Notes on paper are easy to lose. Instead, jot them down with the Keep app. This way, you always have your notes with you. Tap Keep > Take a note . Write a note.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Maps Find places and get directions FIND A SPOT Google Maps helps you find specific locations and businesses. Tap Maps . Enter search words, such as a street address or place name, in the search bar. Select an item from the list of proposed matches as you write or tap searchto search.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide and search for a new starting point. Tap START to start the navigation. The route is shown on the map, along with an estimate of how long it should take to get there. To see detailed directions, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide Use location services Use Maps to find out where you are, attach your location to the photos you take. Location info can be attached to a photo or video, if your location can be determined using satellite or network technology. If you share a photo or video that contains location info, the location info may be shown to those who view the photo or video.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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. All you need is a Google account.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide You can also update all apps at once. In My apps & games , tap UPDATE ALL . REMOVE DOWNLOADED APPS Tap Play Store > menu > My apps & games , choose an app you want to remove, and then tap UNINSTALL .
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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 SWITCH ON AUTOMATIC BACKUP Tap Settings > System > Backup , and switch backup on. Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone Accidents can happen – if your phone is not working properly, you can restore its settings.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide manufacturer. 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. To check how much memory you have available and how it‘s being used, tap Settings ...
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide COPY CONTENT BETWEEN YOUR PHONE AND COMPUTER You can copy photos, videos, and other content created by you between your phone and computer to show or store them. Connect your phone to a compatible computer with a compatible USB cable.
Nokia 6.1 User Guide 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 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 SELECT YOUR SIM PIN You can choose which digits to use for the SIM PIN. The SIM PIN can be 4-8 digits. Tap Settings > Security & Location > SIM card lock . Under the selected SIM card, tap Change SIM PIN .
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide LOCK CODE Also known as a security code or password. The lock code helps you protect your phone against unauthorised use. You can set your phone to ask for the lock code that you define. Keep the code secret and in a safe place, separate from your phone.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide Connected to mobile data or Wi-Fi Visible on Google Play Location turned on Find My Device turned on When Find My Device connects with your phone, you see the phone's location and the phone gets a notification.
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Nokia 6.1 User Guide Product and safety information Copyrights and notices COPYRIGHTS AND OTHER NOTICES The availability of products, features, apps, and services may vary by region. For more information, contact your dealer or your service provider. This device may contain commodities, technology, or software subject to export laws and regulations from the US and other countries.
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All are subject to change without notice. HMD Global Oy is the exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for phones and tablets. Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation. HMD Global Privacy Policy, available at http://www.nokia.com/phones/privacy, applies to your use of the device.
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Full specifications: Design: Colors Black and Copper, White and Iron, Blue and Gold Size (excluding camera) 148.8 x 75.8 x 8.15mm Size (including camera) 148.8 x 75.8 x 8.6mm Network and connectivity: Network speed LTE Cat. 4, 150 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth®...
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MicroSD card slot Support for up to 128 GB3 Audio: Connector 3.5 mm headphone jack Speakers Single speaker with smart amp Microphones Two microphones with Nokia OZO Audio Display: Size and type 5.5” (13.97 cm) IPS LCD, full-HD Resolution 1920 x 1080, 16:9 Material Corning®...
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Cable type USB Type-C (USB 2.0) Sensors Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Fingerprint Sensor, Hall sensor Battery: Battery type Integrated 3000 mAh battery4...