Nokia 4.2 User manual
Nokia 4.2
User Guide
Issue 2019-02-25 en-US
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
About this user guide 2
Get started 6
Keep your phone up to date 6
Keys and parts 6
Insert the SIM and memory cards 7
Charge your phone 8
Switch on and set up your phone 9
Dual SIM settings 10
Setting up fingerprint ID 11
Protect your phone with a screen lock 11
Use the touch screen 11
Basics 16
Open and close an app 16
Personalize your phone 16
Notifications 17
Control volume 18
Google Assistant 19
Battery life 20
Write text 21
Date and time 23
Clock and alarm 24
Accessibility 25
FM Radio 25
Connect with your friends and family 27
Calls 27
Contacts 27
Send and receive messages 28
Mail 29
Get social 30
Camera 32
Camera basics 32
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Videos 33
Use your camera like a pro 33
Have fun with the camera 34
Your photos and videos 34
Internet and connections 36
Activate Wi-Fi 36
Use a mobile data connection 36
Browse the web 37
Bluetooth® 38
NFC 40
VPN 42
Organize your day 44
Calendar 44
Maps 45
Find places and get directions 45
Download and update maps 45
Use location services 46
Apps and services 48
Google Play 48
Software updates and backups 50
Update your phone software 50
Back up your data 50
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone 51
Storage 51
Product and safety information 54
For your safety 54
Network services and costs 57
Emergency calls 58
Take care of your device 58
Recycle 59
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol 59
Battery and charger information 60
Small children 61
Medical devices 62
Implanted medical devices 62
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Hearing 62
Protect your device from harmful content 63
Vehicles 63
Potentially explosive environments 63
Certification information (SAR) 64
About Digital Rights Management 65
Access codes 65
Copyrights and other notices 67
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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
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This user guide applies to the following models: TA-1157, TA-1150, TA-1133,
TA-1149, and TA-1152.
Fingerprint sensor1.
Flash2.
Camera3.
Headset connector4.
SIM and memory card slot5.
Google Assistant/Google search key*6.
Front camera7.
Earpiece8.
Volume keys9.
Power/Lock key10.
USB connector11.
Microphone12.
Loudspeaker13.
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.
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Insert the SIM and memory cards
INSERT THE CARDS
Open the SIM and memory card tray: push the tray opener pin in the tray hole 1.
and slide the tray out.
Put the nano-SIM in slot 1 on the tray with the contact area face down. If you 2.
have a second SIM, put it in slot 2.
Put the memory card in the memory card slot.3.
Slide the tray back in.4.
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.
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Charge your phone
CHARGE THE BATTERY
Plug a compatible charger into a wall outlet.1.
Connect the cable to your phone.2.
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.
SWITCH ON YOUR PHONE
To switch on your phone, press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates. 1.
When the phone is switched on, choose your language and region.2.
Follow the instructions shown on your phone.3.
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
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phone’s user guide.
Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.1.
Select which data you want to restore on your new phone. The sync starts 2.
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.
Tap Settings > System > Advanced > Backup.1.
Switch Backup to Google Drive to On.2.
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.
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