Nokia 8 Sirocco User manual

Nokia 8

User Guide

Issue 2023-04-12 en-CA

Nokia 8 User Guide

Table of Contents

1 About this user guide 5

2 Get started 6

Keysandparts.......................................... 6

Insert or remove SIM and memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chargeyourphone ....................................... 8

Switchonandsetupyourphone................................ 8

DualSIMsettings ........................................ 9

SettingupfingerprintID .................................... 10

Lockorunlockyourphone ................................... 10

Usethetouchscreen ...................................... 10

3 Basics 14

Personalizeyourphone..................................... 14

Openandcloseanapp ..................................... 14

Notifications ........................................... 15

Controlvolume.......................................... 15

Screenshots ........................................... 16

Batterylife ............................................ 16

Saveondataroamingcosts .................................. 17

Writetext............................................. 18

Dateandtime .......................................... 19

Clockandalarm ......................................... 20

Calculator............................................. 21

Accessibility ........................................... 21

4 Connect with your friends and family 22

Calls................................................ 22

Contacts ............................................. 22

Sendandreceivemessages .................................. 23

Mail ................................................ 24

Getsocial............................................. 25

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5 Camera 26

Camerabasics .......................................... 26

Recordavideo.......................................... 26

Useyourcameralikeapro ................................... 28

Save your photos and videos to a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Yourphotosandvideos..................................... 29

6 Internet and connections 30

ActivateWi-Fi........................................... 30

Useacellulardataconnection ................................. 30

Browsetheweb ......................................... 31

Closeaconnection........................................ 33

Bluetooth............................................. 33

NFC ................................................ 35

VPN ................................................ 37

7 Music and videos 38

Music ............................................... 38

Videos............................................... 38

8 Organize your day 40

Calendar ............................................. 40

Notes ............................................... 41

9 Maps 42

Findplacesandgetdirections ................................. 42

Downloadandupdatemaps .................................. 43

Uselocationservices ...................................... 43

10 Apps and services 45

GooglePlay............................................ 45

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11 Software updates and backups 47

Updateyourphonesoftware.................................. 47

Backupyourdata ........................................ 47

Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone . . . . . . . . . . 47

Storage.............................................. 48

12 Protect your phone 50

Protect your phone with your fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

ChangeyourSIMPINcode ................................... 50

Accesscodes........................................... 51

13 Product and safety information 53

Foryoursafety.......................................... 53

Networkservicesandcosts................................... 56

Emergencycalls ......................................... 56

Takecareofyourdevice .................................... 57

Recycle .............................................. 57

Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Smallchildren .......................................... 59

Medicaldevices ......................................... 59

Implantedmedicaldevices ................................... 60

Hearing .............................................. 60

Protect your device from harmful content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Vehicles.............................................. 61

Potentially explosive environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Certification information (SAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

About Digital Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Copyrightsandnotices ..................................... 62

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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.

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2 Get started

KEYS AND PARTS

Explore the keys and parts of your new phone.

Your phone

1. Main cameras

2. Audio connector

3. Microphone

4. SIM cards and Micro SD card

5. Front camera

6. Microphone

7. Earpiece

8. Volume keys

9. Power/Lock key

10. Fingerprint sensor/Home

11. Charger connector

12. Microphone

13. Loudspeaker

Avoid touching the antenna area while the antenna is in use. Contact with antennas affects

the communication quality and may reduce battery life due to the higher power level required

during operation.

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

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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 SIM AND MEMORY CARD

Insert SIM and memory card

1. Open the SIM tray and memory card tray by putting the provided tray opener into the hole

next to the tray.

2. Put the nano-SIM into slot 1 located on the tray with the contact area face down. If you have

a dual SIM variant, you can either put a second SIM or a memory card into slot 2. If you have

a single SIM variant, you can only put a memory card into slot 2.

3. Slide the SIM and memory card tray back into place.1

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.

Remove SIM and memory card

Open the SIM and memory card trays, remove the cards, and slide trays back into their

respective slots.

1Use 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.

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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-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.

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.

Transfer data from your previous phone

You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via your Google account.

To back up data on your old phone to Google account , refer to your old phone’s user guide.

1. Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google .

2. Select which data you want to be restored on your phone. The sync will start automatically

once your phone is connected to the internet.

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Restore app settings from your previous Android phone

If your previous device was an Android , and back up to Google account is enabled on it, you

can restore app settings and Wi-Fi passwords.

1. Tap Settings > Backup & reset .

2. Switch Automatic restore to On .

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.

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 > 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 > Fingerprint . If you don’t have screen lock set up on your

phone, tap SET UP SCREEN LOCK .

2. Select which 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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