Nokia C21 User manual

Nokia C21

User Guide

Issue 2023-03-31 en-USA

Nokia C21 User Guide

Table of Contents

1 About this user guide 5

2 Get started 6

Keepyourphoneuptodate .................................. 6

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

Insert the SIM and memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Switchonandsetupyourphone................................ 9

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

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

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

3 Basics 14

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

Notifications ........................................... 14

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

Automatictextcorrection.................................... 16

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

Accessibility ........................................... 17

4 Connect with your friends and family 18

Calls................................................ 18

Contacts ............................................. 18

Sendmessages ......................................... 19

Mail ................................................ 19

5 Camera 20

Camerabasics .......................................... 20

Videos............................................... 20

Yourphotosandvideos..................................... 20

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6 Internet and connections 22

ActivateWi-Fi........................................... 22

Browsetheweb ......................................... 22

Bluetooth®............................................ 23

VPN ................................................ 24

7 Organize your day 25

Dateandtime .......................................... 25

Alarmclock............................................ 25

Calendar ............................................. 26

8 Maps 27

Findplacesandgetdirections ................................. 27

9 Apps, updates, and backups 28

GetappsfromGooglePlay................................... 28

Freeupspaceonyourphone.................................. 28

Updateyourphonesoftware.................................. 28

Backupyourdata ........................................ 29

Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone . . . . . . . . . . 29

10 Protect your phone 30

Protect your phone with a screen lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Protect your phone with your fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Protect your phone with your face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

ChangeyourSIMPINcode ................................... 31

Accesscodes........................................... 32

11 Product and safety information 34

Foryoursafety.......................................... 34

Networkservicesandcosts................................... 37

Emergencycalls ......................................... 37

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Takecareofyourdevice .................................... 38

Recycle .............................................. 38

Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Smallchildren .......................................... 41

Medicaldevices ......................................... 41

Implantedmedicaldevices ................................... 41

Hearing .............................................. 41

Protect your device from harmful content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Vehicles.............................................. 42

Potentially explosive environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Certificationinformation .................................... 42

About Digital Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Copyrightsandothernotices.................................. 43

Nokia C21 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.

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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.

KEYS AND PARTS

Your phone

This user guide applies to the following models: TA-1352, TA-1356, TA-1339, TA-1466.

1. Fingerprint sensor

2. Flash

3. Camera

4. Front camera

5. Headset connector

6. Earpiece

7. Flash

8. Volume keys

9. Power/Lock key

10. USB connector

11. Loudspeaker

12. Microphone

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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 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 THE SIM AND MEMORY CARDS

Insert the SIM and memory cards

1. Put your fingernail in the back cover

opening slot, bend the back cover open,

and remove it.

2. Slide the nano-SIM in slot 1 with the

contact area face down.

3. If you have a dual-SIM phone, slide the

second SIM card in slot 2

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4. If you have a memory card, slide it in the

memory card slot.

5. Put back the back cover.

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.

Tip: To find out if your phone can use 2 SIM cards, see the label on the sales box. If there are

2 IMEI codes on the label, you have a dual-SIM phone.

Note: Switch the device off and disconnect the charger and any other device before removing

any covers. Avoid touching electronic components while changing any covers. Always store

and use the device with any covers attached.

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.

Tip: Use a fast, up to 256 GB microSD memory card from a well-known manufacturer.

CHARGE YOUR PHONE

Charge the battery

1. Plug a compatible charger into a wall outlet.

2. Connect the cable to your phone.

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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

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 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.

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

2. Select which data you want to restore on your new phone. The sync starts 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.

1. Tap Settings > System > Advanced > Backup .

2. Switch Backup to Google Drive to On .

DUAL SIM SETTINGS

If you have a dual-SIM phone, you can have 2 SIMs in your phone, for example, one for your

work and one for your personal use.

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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 > Mobile network , and tap the SIM card.

Rename a SIM card

Tap the SIM you want to rename, tap , and type in the name you want.

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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