Nokia TA-1119 User manual
Nokia 8.1
User Guide
Issue 2019-01-15 en
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 or remove SIM and memory card 7
Charge your phone 9
Switch on and set up your phone 9
Dual SIM settings 10
Setting up fingerprint ID 11
Lock or unlock your phone 12
Use the touch screen 12
Basics 16
Personalize your phone 16
Open and close an app 16
Notifications 17
Control volume 18
Screenshots 19
Battery life 19
Save on data roaming costs 20
Write text 21
Date and time 24
Clock and alarm 24
Accessibility 26
FM Radio 26
Connect with your friends and family 29
Calls 29
Contacts 29
Send and receive messages 30
Mail 31
Get social 32
Camera 34
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Camera basics 34
Have fun with the camera 35
Record a video 36
Use your camera like a pro 37
Save your photos and videos to a memory card 38
Your photos and videos 38
Internet and connections 40
Activate Wi-Fi 40
Use a mobile data connection 40
Browse the web 41
Close a connection 43
Bluetooth® 44
NFC 46
VPN 47
Organize your day 49
Calendar 49
Maps 50
Find places and get directions 50
Download and update maps 51
Use location services 51
Apps and services 53
Google Play 53
Software updates and backups 55
Update your phone software 55
Back up your data 55
Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone 56
Storage 56
Protect your phone 59
Protect your phone with your fingerprint 59
Change your SIM PIN code 59
Access codes 60
Product and safety information 63
For your safety 63
Network services and costs 66
Emergency calls 67
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Take care of your device 67
Recycle 68
Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol 68
Battery and charger information 69
Small children 70
Medical devices 71
Implanted medical devices 71
Hearing 71
Protect your device from harmful content 72
Vehicles 72
Potentially explosive environments 72
Certification information (SAR) 73
About Digital Rights Management 74
Copyrights and notices 74
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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 following models: TA-1119 and TA-1128.
Fingerprint sensor1.
Camera2.
Flash3.
Microphone4.
Headset connector5.
SIM and memory card slot6.
Front camera7.
Earpiece8.
Proximity sensor9.
Volume keys10.
Power/Lock key 11.
USB connector12.
Microphone13.
Loudspeaker 14.
Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as charger, headset, or
data cable, may be sold separately.
Important: The device screen and back cover is made of glass. This glass can break if the
device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do
not touch the glass parts of the device or attempt to remove the broken glass from the
device. Stop using the device until the glass is replaced by authorized service personnel.
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 or remove SIM and memory card
INSERT SIM AND MEMORY CARD
Open the SIM and memory card tray: push the tray opener pin in the tray hole 1.
and slide the tray out.
If you have a single-SIM phone, put a nano-SIM card in slot 1 and a memory card 2.
in slot 2 on the tray with the contact areas face down. If you have a dual-SIM
phone, put a nano-SIM card in slot 1 and either a second SIM or a memory card in
slot 2 with the contact areas face down.
Slide the tray back in the slot.¹3.
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.
Note: If you have a dual SIM variant 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 tray: push the tray opener pin in the tray hole 1.
and slide the tray out.
Remove the SIM and memory card.2.
Slide the tray back in the slot.3.
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 wall outlet.1.
Connect the cable to your phone.2.
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.
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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 > 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.
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