Nokia 8.1 user guide

Nokia 8.1

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Keep your phone up to date Keys and parts Insert or remove SIM and memory card Charge your phone Switch on and set up your phone Dual SIM settings Setting up fingerprint ID Lock or unlock your phone Use the touch screen

Basics

Personalize your phone Open and close an app Notifications Control volume Screenshots Battery life Save on data roaming costs Write text Date and time Clock and alarm Accessibility FM Radio

Connect with your friends and family

Calls Contacts Send and receive messages Mail Get social

Camera

Camera basics Have fun with the camera Record a video Use your camera like a pro Save your photos and videos to a memory card Your photos and videos

Internet and connections

Activate Wi-Fi Use a mobile data connection Browse the web Close a connection Bluetooth®NFC VPN

Organize your day

Calendar

Maps

Find places and get directions Download and update maps Use location services

Apps and services

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Software updates and backups

Update your phone software Back up your data Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone Storage

Protect your phone

Protect your phone with your fingerprint Change your SIM PIN code Access codes

Product and safety information

For your safety Network services and costs Emergency calls Take care of your device Recycle Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol Battery and charger information Small children Medical devices Implanted medical devices Hearing Protect your device from harmful content Vehicles Potentially explosive environments Certification information (SAR) About Digital Rights Management Copyrights and notices

Open and close an app

Open an app

On the home screen, tap an app icon to open it. To open one of the apps running in the background, swipe up the home key then swipe right and select the app.

Close an app

Swipe up the home key and swipe up the app you want to close.

Find your apps

Swipe up the home key and swipe up again to see all your apps.

Close all running apps

Swipe up the home key , swipe right through all apps, and tap CLEAR ALL.

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