User Guide Nokia 301 Contents For your safety Send a photo or video Get started Internet Keys and parts Browse the web Insert a SIM card and battery Add a website to your favourites Insert a memory card Entertainment Charge the battery...
For your safety Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. For further info, read the complete user guide. SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS Switch the device off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference or danger, for example, in aircraft, in hospitals or near medical equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting areas.
Get started Get started with the basics, and have your phone up and running in no time. Keys and parts Explore the keys and parts of your new phone. Micro-USB connector Headset connector (3.5 mm) Scroll key End/Power key Call key Selection keys Earpiece Camera lens.
3. Lift the cover of the SIM1 holder, and put the SIM in, contact area face down. 4. Line up the battery contacts, and push the battery in. 5. Press the back cover down until it locks into place. To switch the phone on, press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates.
3. Push the card in until it locks into place. Close the cover. Charge the battery Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it before you can use your phone. 1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet. 2.
3. To use the loudspeaker on your phone when calling, select Loudsp.. You can also use the loudspeaker when listening to radio. In call 123456789 Loudsp. Copy content from your old phone Easily get your contacts, calendar entries, and other stuff to your new phone. 1.
Basics Learn how to get the most out of your new phone. Explore your phone Explore your phone with a simple key press. 1. To see the apps and features of your phone, press Menu. Menu 2. To go to an app or feature, press the scroll key up, down, left, or right. 3.
Icons shown on your phone The display indicators on your phone tell you the current time, battery and signal strength, and much more. You have unread messages. You have unsent or failed messages. The keys are locked. An alarm is set. Bluetooth is on.
The availability of payment methods depends on your country of residence and your network service provider. To learn more about Nokia Store, go to store.nokia.com. Write text Want to write a note or maybe use more than one language in your message? Writing with the keypad is easy and fun.
People & messaging Contact your friends and family, and share files, such as photos, using your phone. Stay tuned with the latest updates to your social networking services even when on the go. Make or answer a call Learn how to make or answer a call with your new phone. 1.
Send a message With text and multimedia messages, you can quickly contact your friends and family. 1. Select Menu > Messaging. 2. Select Create message. 3. Write your message. 4. To add an attachment, such as a photo or video, select Options > Insert object. 5.
2. Select a mail service, and sign in. Tip: If you don't have a mail address, you can create a Nokia Mail account during setup. If you want to use your work mail, contacts and calendar with your phone, you can also add a Mail for Exchange account to your phone.
During the setup, you can define how often you want your phone to sync the content with the server. Only content defined when setting up the account is synced. To sync additional content, change the Mail for Exchange account settings. With Mail for Exchange, it may be mandatory to use the lock code.
You must be connected to the internet to chat. Before you can use chat, set up a chat service on your phone. You need a Nokia account to chat. Select Menu > Chat > Chat, and sign in.
Camera Why carry a separate camera if your phone has all you need for capturing memories? With your phone camera, you can easily take photos or record videos. Take a photo Capture the best moments with your phone camera. 1. To switch the camera on, select Menu > Camera. 2.
Take a self-portrait It's easy to take a self-portrait with your phone camera. 1. To switch the camera on, select Menu > Camera. 2. Select > 3. Hold the phone with the camera facing you, and follow the instructions you hear. When ready, the phone takes the photo automatically.
Internet Learn how to browse the web. Browse the web Catch up on the news, and visit your favourite websites on the go. 1. Select Menu > Internet. 2. Select the address bar. 3. Write a web address. Tip: To search the internet, write a search word in the address bar. If asked, select your default search engine.
Entertainment Having a spare moment and in need of entertainment? Learn how to listen to the radio on your phone. Listen to the radio You can listen to FM radio stations using your phone – just connect a headset, and select a station. Select Menu >...
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Fast-forward or rewind Press and hold the scroll key to the right or left. Close the music player Press the end key. Set the music player to play in the background Select Options > Play in background. Close the music player when it is playing in the background Press and hold the end key.
Office Learn how to use the calendar to keep yourself organised. Add a calendar entry Need to remember an appointment? Add it to your calendar. 1. Select Menu > Calendar. 2. Select a date and View > Add. 3. Select an entry type. 4.
The update may take several minutes. If you encounter problems, contact your network service provider. After the update, go to www.nokia.com/support to get your new user guide. Your network service provider may send updates over the air directly to your phone. For more info on this network service, contact your network service provider.
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PIN or PIN2 code These protect your SIM card against unauthorised use or are required to access some (4-8 digits) features. You can set your phone to ask for the PIN code when you switch it on. If you forget the codes or they aren't supplied with your card, contact your network service provider.
Feature-specific information 1 The images in this guide may differ from your device screen. 2 Avoid touching the antenna area while the antenna is in use. Contact with antennas affects the communication quality and may reduce battery life due to higher power level during operation. 3 Operating the device in hidden mode is a safer way to avoid malicious software.
6. Give the necessary info as accurately as possible. Do not end the call until given permission to do so. When you switch your device on for the first time, you are asked to create your Nokia account. To make an emergency call during the account setup, press the call key.
About Digital Rights Management When using this device, obey all laws and respect local customs, privacy and legitimate rights of others, including copyrights. Copyright protection may prevent you from copying, modifying, or transferring photos, music, and other content. Digital rights management (DRM) protected content comes with an associated licence that defines your rights to use the content. With this device you can access content protected with OMA DRM 2.0.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, Microsoft Mobile Oy declares that this RM-840 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.nokia.com/global/ declaration/declaration-of-conformity. The availability of products, features, apps and services may vary by region. Microsoft Mobile may, in its sole discretion, change, correct or discontinue any of its services in whole or in part.
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