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Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Issue 2020-12-14 bn-BD...
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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.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 3 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.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 9. Earpiece 12. USB connector 10. Volume keys 13. Loudspeaker 11. Power/Lock key 14. Microphone Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as charger, headset, or data cable, may be sold separately.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 3. Slide the tray back in the slot. 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.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 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.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 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 > SIM Cards .
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 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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Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Swipe Place your finger on the screen, and slide your finger in the direction you want. Scroll through a long list or menu Slide your finger quickly in a flicking motion up or down the screen, and lift your finger. To stop the scrolling, tap the screen.
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Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Zoom in or out Place 2 fingers on an item, such as a map, photo, or web page, and slide your fingers apart or together. Lock the screen orientation The screen rotates automatically when you turn the phone 90 degrees.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide PERSONALIZE YOUR PHONE Learn how to personalize the home screen and how to change ringtones. Change your wallpaper Tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper . Change your phone ringtone 1. Tap Settings > Sound .
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Use the notification panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. To see more information about the notifications, drag the status bar down.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 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.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Other sounds and vibrations , select which 8. Switch on the power saver: tap Settings sounds to keep. > Battery > Battery saver , and switch to On . 3. Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Close the mobile data connection Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap � Mobile data and switch Mobile data off. Tip: To follow your data usage, tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage .
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Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Copy or paste text Tap and hold a word, drag the markers before and after the word to highlight the section you want to copy, and tap COPY . To paste the text, tap where you want to paste the text and select PASTE .
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide DATE AND TIME Keep track of time – learn how to use your phone as a clock, as well as an alarm clock, and how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up to date.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Set an alarm You can use your phone as an alarm clock. 1. Tap Clock > � ALARM . 2. To add an alarm, tap �. 3. To modify an alarm, tap it. To set the alarm to repeat on specific dates, check Repeat and highlight the days of the week.
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Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Increase or decrease the font size Do you want to have larger fonts on your phone? 1. Tap Settings > Accessibility . 2. Tap Font size . To increase or decrease the font size, drag the font size level slider.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 5 Connect with your friends and family CALLS Make a call 1. Tap �. 2. Type in a number, or tap � and select a contact you want to call. 3. Tap �. If you have a second SIM inserted, tap the corresponding icon to make a call from a specific SIM.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Add a contact 1. Tap Contacts > �. 2. Fill out the information. 3. Tap Save . Edit a contact 1. Tap Contacts and tap the contact you want to edit. 2. Tap �. 3. Edit the information.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Read a message 1. Tap Messages . 2. Tap the message you want to read. You can also read a message from the notification panel. Slide down from the top of the screen and tap the message.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Read and reply to mail 1. Tap Gmail . 2. Tap the message you want to read. 3. To reply the message, tap �, or tap � > Reply all . Delete mail 1. Tap Gmail .
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 6 Camera CAMERA BASICS Why carry a separate camera if your phone has all you need for capturing memories? With your phone’s camera, you can easily take photos or record videos. Take a photo Shoot sharp and vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide RECORD A VIDEO Record a video To switch to the video recording mode, swipe left. USE YOUR CAMERA LIKE A PRO Learn about your camera settings In the Camera app, tap � > Settings and each setting to learn more about them.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide HAVE FUN WITH THE CAMERA Want a laugh? Try out the different animojis. Or if you’re looking dreary, use a filter to take a beauty shot. Use animated emojis Tap Camera > �. • To take an animated emoji shot of your friend, aim the camera at your friend’s face, select an animal character, and tap �.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS View photos and videos on your phone Want to relive those important moments? View photos and videos on your phone. Tap Photos . Copy your photos and videos to your computer Do you want to view your photos or videos on a larger screen? Move them to your computer.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 7 Internet and connections ACTIVATE WI-FI Using a Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data connection. If both Wi-Fi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the Wi- Fi connection.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide BROWSE THE WEB Use your phone to connect your computer to the web It’s simple to use the internet on your laptop on the go. Turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot, and use your mobile data connection to access the internet with your laptop or other device.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Close a tab In Chrome, 1. Tap the box next to the address bar. 2. Tap X on the tab you want to close. Search the web Explore the web and the outside world with Google Search. You can use the keyboard to write your search words.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Close the mobile data connection Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap � Mobile data and switch Mobile data off. Turn on airplane mode 1. Tap Settings > Network & Internet . 2. Switch on Airplane mode .
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Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Remove a pairing If you no longer have the device with which you paired your phone, you can remove the pairing. 1. Tap Settings > Connected devices > Bluetooth . 2. Tap � next to a device name.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide You may need a virtual private network (VPN) connection to access your company resources, such as intranet or corporate mail, or you may use a VPN service for personal purposes. Contact your company IT administrator for details of your VPN configuration, or check your VPN service’s website for additional info.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 8 Music and videos MUSIC Listen to your favorite music wherever you are. Play music 1. Tap Play Music > � > Music library . 2. Tap the artist, album, song, genre, or playlist you want to play.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Play a video Tap Photos and tap the video you want to play. Tip: To pause playback, tap �. To resume, tap �. Fast forward or rewind a video To fast forward or rewind a video, drag the slider at the bottom of the screen right or left.
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Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Remove a station from favorites Tap � when listening to a station. Tip: To listen to a radio station using the phone’s speakers, tap � Speaker on . Keep the headset connected. The headset may be sold separately.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 9 Organize your day CALENDAR Keep track of time – learn how to keep your appointments, tasks, and schedules up to date. Manage calendars Tap Calendar > �, and select what type of calendar you want to see.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 10 Maps FIND PLACES AND GET DIRECTIONS Find a spot Google Maps helps you find specific locations and businesses. 1. Tap Maps . 2. Write search words, such as a street address or place name, in the search bar.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide DOWNLOAD AND UPDATE MAPS Download a map Save new maps to your phone before a journey, so you can browse the maps without an internet connection when traveling. 1. Tap Maps > � > Offline maps > SELECT YOUR OWN MAP .
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Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide info related to positioning methods, see the HMD Global Privacy Policy, available at http://www.nokia.com/phones/privacy. Some satellite positioning systems may require transferring small amounts of data over the mobile network. If you want to avoid data costs, for example when traveling, you can switch the mobile data connection off in your phone settings.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 11 Apps and services GOOGLE PLAY Your Android phone can live up to its full potential with Google Play – apps, music, movies and books are all readily available for your entertainment. Add a Google account to your phone 1.
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Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Get music, movies, or books with Google Play With Google Play, you can gain access to songs, movies, and books. Tap Music , Movies , or Books to learn more. You need to have a Google account added to your phone to use Google Play services. Charges may apply to some of the content available in Google Play.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 12 Software updates and backups UPDATE YOUR PHONE SOFTWARE Stay in step with the beat – update your phone software and apps wirelessly to get new and enhanced features for your phone. Updating the software may also improve your phone performance.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Reset your phone 1. Tap Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset) . 2. Follow the instructions shown on your phone. STORAGE To check how much memory you have available, tap Settings > Storage .
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Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 2. Tap App info . 3. Tap the app name. 4. Tap DISABLE . You may not be able to disable all apps. If an installed app depends on a removed app, the installed app may stop working. For details, see the user documentation of the installed app.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide 13 Protect your phone PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FINGERPRINT 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 .
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide ACCESS CODES Learn what the different codes on your phone are for. PIN or PIN2 code PIN or PIN2 codes have 4-8 digits. These codes protect your SIM card against unauthorized use or are required to access some features.
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Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide Locate or lock your phone If you lose your phone, you may be able to find, lock, or erase it remotely if you have signed in to a Google Account. Find My Device is on by default for phones associated with a Google Account.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide The device and/or its screen 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.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide EMERGENCY CALLS Before making the call: • Switch the phone on. • If the phone screen and keys are locked, unlock them. • Move to a place with adequate signal strength. On the home screen, tap �.
Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide • • ’ , : , • , ( , , ) ( , ) Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol , , , BATTERY AND CHARGER INFORMATION Battery and charger info To check if your phone has a removable or non-removable battery, see the Get started guide.
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Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, to replace the battery, take the device to the nearest authorized service facility. Charge your device with the provided charger. Charger plug type may vary. Charging time can vary depending on device capability.
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Nokia 5.1 Plus User Guide (SAR) ( ) , ICNIRP (SAR) , SAR (RF) ICNIRP SAR 10 2.0 / SAR , 5/8 (1.5 ) SAR- , SAR- SAR- www.sar-tick.com (WHO) , WHO- www.who.int/peh-emf/en COPYRIGHTS AND OTHER NOTICES Copyrights and other notices The availability of products, features, apps and services may vary by region.
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All are subject to change without notice. HMD Global Oy is the exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for phones & tablets. Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation. HMD Global Privacy Policy, available at http://www.nokia.com/phones/privacy, applies to your use of the device.
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