Nokia 5.1 User manual
Nokia 5.1
User Guide
Issue 2018-08-10 en-GB
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
Keys and parts 6
Insert or remove the SIM and memory cards 7
Charge your phone 8
Switch on and set up your phone 8
Dual SIM settings 9
Setting up fingerprint ID 10
Lock or unlock your phone 11
Use the touch screen 11
Basics 15
Personalise your phone 15
Open and close an app 15
Notifications 16
Control volume 17
Screenshots 18
Battery life 18
Save on data roaming costs 20
Write text 21
Date and time 23
Clock and alarm 24
Calculator 25
Accessibility 26
Connect with your friends and family 27
Calls 27
Contacts 27
Send and receive messages 28
Email 29
Get social 30
Camera 32
Camera basics 32
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Record a video 32
Use your camera like a pro 33
Save your photos and videos to a memory card 34
Your photos and videos 34
Internet and connections 36
Activate Wi-Fi 36
Use a mobile data connection 36
Browse the internet 37
Close a connection 39
Bluetooth® 40
NFC 42
VPN 43
Music and videos 45
Music 45
Videos 45
FM Radio 46
Organise your day 48
Calendar 48
Maps 49
Find places and get directions 49
Download and update maps 50
Use location services 50
Apps and services 52
Google Play 52
Software updates and backups 54
Update your phone software 54
Back up your data 54
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone 55
Storage 55
Protect your phone 58
Protect your phone with your fingerprint 58
Change your SIM PIN 58
Access codes 59
Product and safety information 62
For your safety 62
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Network services and costs 65
Emergency calls 66
Take care of your device 66
Recycle 67
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol 67
Battery and charger information 68
Small children 69
Medical devices 70
Implanted medical devices 70
Hearing 70
Protect your device from harmful content 71
Vehicles 71
Potentially explosive environments 71
Certification information (SAR) 72
About Digital Rights Management 73
Copyrights and notices 73
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Get started
Keys and parts
Explore the keys and parts of your new phone.
YOUR PHONE
This user guide applies to the following models: TA-1075, TA-1061, TA-1088,
TA-1081 and TA-1076.
Fingerprint sensor1.
Flash2.
Main camera3.
Headset connector4.
Microphone5.
SIM cards 6.
Memory card7.
Front camera8.
Proximity sensor/Ambient light 9.
sensor
Earpiece10.
Volume keys11.
Power/Lock key12.
USB connector13.
Microphone14.
Loudspeaker15.
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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 the 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 cards
INSERT THE SIM AND MEMORY CARD
Open the SIM card tray: Push the tray opener pin in the tray hole and slide the 1.
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.
Open the memory card tray: Push the tray opener pin in the tray hole and slide 3.
the tray out.
Put the memory card in the memory card slot.4.
Slide the trays back in their slots.¹5.
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Use only compatible memory cards approved for use with this device. Incompatible
cards may damage both the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the
card.
REMOVE SIM AND MEMORY CARD
Open the SIM card tray: Push the tray opener pin in the tray hole and slide the 1.
tray out.
Remove the SIM card2.
Open the memory card tray: Push the tray opener pin in the tray hole and slide 3.
the tray out.
Remove the memory card.4.
Slide the trays back in their slots.5.
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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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
Plug a compatible charger into a power socket.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 using a USB cable, but it may take longer.
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
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
phone’s user guide.
Tap Settings > Users & 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 has an Androidoperating system, and backing up to Google
account is enabled on it, you can restore your app settings and Wi-Fi passwords.
Tap Settings > System > 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.
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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.
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.
Setting up fingerprint ID
You can unlock your phone with just a touch of your finger. Set up your fingerprint
ID for extra security.
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