Nokia C12 User manual

Nokia C12

User Guide

Issue 2023-01-19 en-GB

Nokia C12 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

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

3 Protect your phone 14

Lockorunlockyourphone ................................... 14

Protect your phone with a screen lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Protect your phone with your face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Findyourlostphone....................................... 15

4 Basics 16

Personaliseyourphone..................................... 16

Notifications ........................................... 16

Controlvolume.......................................... 17

Automatictextcorrection.................................... 18

Batterylife ............................................ 18

Extend the memory of your phone with virtual RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Accessibility ........................................... 19

5 Connect with your friends and family 21

Calls................................................ 21

Contacts ............................................. 21

Sendmessages ......................................... 21

Email ............................................... 22

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6 Camera 23

Camerabasics .......................................... 23

Yourphotosandvideos..................................... 23

7 Internet and connections 25

ActivateWi-Fi........................................... 25

Browsetheinternet ....................................... 25

Bluetooth®............................................ 26

VPN ................................................ 27

8 Organise your day 28

Dateandtime .......................................... 28

Alarmclock............................................ 28

Calendar ............................................. 29

9 Maps 30

Findplacesandgetdirections ................................. 30

10 Apps, updates and backups 31

GetappsfromGooglePlay................................... 31

Updateyourphonesoftware.................................. 31

Backupyourdata ........................................ 31

Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone . . . . . . . . . . 32

11 Product and safety information 33

Foryoursafety.......................................... 33

Networkservicesandcosts................................... 35

Emergencycalls ......................................... 35

Takecareofyourdevice .................................... 36

Recycle .............................................. 37

Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Smallchildren .......................................... 39

Medicaldevices ......................................... 39

Implantedmedicaldevices ................................... 39

Hearing .............................................. 40

Protect your device from harmful content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Vehicles.............................................. 40

Potentially explosive environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Certificationinformation .................................... 41

About Digital Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Copyrightsandothernotices.................................. 42

Nokia C12 User Guide

1 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 use the device. To find out how to get started with your new device, read the

printed 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-1535, TA-1519, TA-1508, TA-1513, TA-

1502.

1. Microphone

2. Loudspeaker

3. Flash

4. Camera

5. Headset connector

6. Front camera

7. Earpiece

8. Proximity and light sensor

9. Volume keys

10. Power/Lock key

11. USB connector

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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 THE SIM AND MEMORY CARDS

Insert the 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.

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

second SIM in slot 2.

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

memory card slot.

5. Put the back cover back on.

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 both 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 microSD memory card (up to 256 GB) from a well-known manufacturer.

CHARGE YOUR PHONE

Charge the battery

1. Plug a compatible charger into a power socket.

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

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.

SWITCH ON AND SET UP YOUR PHONE

Switch on 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.

1. Press and hold the power key.

2. 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.

Restore app settings from your previous Android™ phone

If your previous phone was an Android and you had set it to back up data to your Google

account, you can restore your app settings and passwords.

1. Tap Settings > Passwords and 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.

Switch off your phone

To switch off your phone, press the power key and the volume up key at the same time, and

select Power off .

Tip: If you want to switch off your phone by pressing and holding the power key, tap Settings

> System > Gestures > Press and hold power button and switch off Hold for Assistant .

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USE THE TOUCH SCREEN

Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp

object on the touch screen.

Tap and hold to drag an item

Place your finger on the item for a couple of seconds and slide your finger across the screen.

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