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Nokia 4.2

User Guide

Issue 2019-02-25 en-US

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Page 2: ... 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 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rights reserved 2 ...

Page 3: ...e with a screen lock 11 Use the touch screen 11 Basics 16 Open and close an app 16 Personalize your phone 16 Notifications 17 Control volume 18 Google Assistant 19 Battery life 20 Write text 21 Date and time 23 Clock and alarm 24 Accessibility 25 FM Radio 25 Connect with your friends and family 27 Calls 27 Contacts 27 Send and receive messages 28 Mail 29 Get social 30 Camera 32 Camera basics 32 No...

Page 4: ... 46 Apps and services 48 Google Play 48 Software updates and backups 50 Update your phone software 50 Back up your data 50 Restore original settings and remove private content from your phone 51 Storage 51 Product and safety information 54 For your safety 54 Network services and costs 57 Emergency calls 58 Take care of your device 58 Recycle 59 Crossed out wheelie bin symbol 59 Battery and charger...

Page 5: ...ful content 63 Vehicles 63 Potentially explosive environments 63 Certification information SAR 64 About Digital Rights Management 65 Access codes 65 Copyrights and other notices 67 Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rights reserved 5 ...

Page 6: ...te 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 Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rights reserved 6 ...

Page 7: ... languages Where not available Google Assistant is replaced by Google Search 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 volum...

Page 8: ... tray back in 4 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 the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card Important Do not remove the memory card when an app is using it Doing so may damage the me...

Page 9: ...e 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 f...

Page 10: ... in your phone for example one for your work and one for your personal use CHOOSE WHICH SIM TO USE When for example making a call you can choose which SIM to use by tapping the corresponding SIM 1 or SIM 2 button after you dial the number Your phone shows the network status for both SIMs separately Both SIM cards are available at the same time when the device is not being used but while one SIM ca...

Page 11: ...A FINGERPRINT Tap Settings Security location Fingerprint If you don t have screen lock 1 set up on your phone tap NEXT Select what backup unlocking method you want to use for the lock screen and 2 follow the instructions shown on your phone Protect your phone with a screen lock You can set your phone to require authentication when unlocking the screen SET A SCREEN LOCK Tap Settings Security locati...

Page 12: ...een 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 Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rights reserved 12 ...

Page 13: ...inger 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 Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rights reserved 13 ...

Page 14: ... your fingers apart or together LOCK THE SCREEN ORIENTATION The screen rotates automatically when you turn the phone 90 degrees To lock the screen in portrait mode swipe down from the top of the screen and tap Auto rotate Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rights reserved 14 ...

Page 15: ...es you ve visited since the last time your screen was locked To go to the home screen tap the home key The app you were in stays open in the background OPEN TWO APPS AT ONCE To navigate easier between apps swipe up the home key 1 Tap the app icon on top of the app and tap the icon 2 Tap another app in the app list to divide the screen between two apps 3 To go back to the normal view tap an app and...

Page 16: ...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 Personalize your phone Learn how to personalize the home screen and how to change ringtones Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rights reserved 16 ...

Page 17: ...screen To see more information about the notifications drag the status bar down To close the view swipe up on the screen To open the notification panel drag the status bar down To close the notification panel swipe up on the screen To change the notification settings of an app tap Settings Apps notifications and tap the app name to open the app settings Tap Notifications You can turn off or on the...

Page 18: ...tion Control volume CHANGE THE VOLUME If you have trouble hearing your phone ringing in noisy environments or calls are too loud you can change the volume to your liking by using the volume keys on the side of your phone 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...

Page 19: ...e the Google Assistant key on the side of your phone Press the key once to start Google Assistant When you press the key for the first time you are asked to sign in with your Google account or create a new account Press the key twice to see a visual overview of your day get suggestions and personalized information Press and hold the key to speak with Google Assistant Ask your question and release ...

Page 20: ...level slider Make sure that Adaptive brightness is disabled Stop apps from running in the background swipe up the home key and swipe up the app you want to close Enable adaptive battery Limit battery for apps that you don t use often The notifications may be delayed for these apps Tap Settings Battery Adaptive Battery Switch on the power saver tap Settings Battery Battery saver and switch to On Us...

Page 21: ...lding your phone in portrait or landscape mode The keyboard layout can vary in different apps and languages To open the on screen keyboard tap a text box SWITCH BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER CASE CHARACTERS Tap the shift key To switch caps lock mode on double tap the key To return to normal mode tap the shift key again TYPE IN A NUMBER OR SPECIAL CHARACTER Tap the numbers and symbols key Some special ch...

Page 22: ...rd and drag the cursor to the place you want USE KEYBOARD WORD SUGGESTIONS Your phone suggests words as you write to help you write quickly and more accurately Word suggestions may not be available in all languages When you start writing a word your phone suggests possible words When the word you want is shown in the suggestion bar select the word To see more suggestions tap and hold the suggestio...

Page 23: ...d Spell checker and switch Use spell checker off 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 SET DATE AND TIME Tap Settings System Date time UPDATE THE TIME AND DATE AUTOMATICALLY You can set your phone to update the time date and time zone automatically Automatic update is a netw...

Page 24: ...king times Tap Clock TIMER 1 Set the duration of the timer 2 USE THE STOPWATCH Use the stopwatch to see how you improve on the running track Tap Clock timer STOPWATCH SET AN ALARM You can use your phone as an alarm clock Tap Clock access_alarm ALARM 1 To add an alarm tap add_circle 2 To modify an alarm tap it To set the alarm to repeat on specific dates check 3 Repeat and highlight the days of the...

Page 25: ... Accessibility You can change various settings to make using your phone easier INCREASE OR DECREASE THE FONT SIZE Do you want to have larger fonts on your phone Tap Settings Accessibility 1 Tap Font size To increase or decrease the font size drag the font size level 2 slider INCREASE OR DECREASE THE DISPLAY SIZE Do you want to make the items on your screen smaller or larger Tap Settings Accessibil...

Page 26: ...lled_white To find radio stations tap more_vert Scan To switch to another station slide the channel frequency row left or right To save a station tap To listen to a radio station using the phone s speakers tap volume_mute Keep the headset connected To switch the radio off tap Troubleshooting tip If the radio doesn t work make sure the headset is connected properly Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Glo...

Page 27: ...corresponding icon to 3 make a call from that SIM ANSWER A CALL When the phone rings swipe up to answer Tip Don t want to keep your phone in silent mode but can t answer right now To silence an incoming call press the volume down key REJECT A CALL To reject a call swipe down Contacts Save and organize your friends and family members phone numbers Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rights ...

Page 28: ...done 4 ADD A CONTACT Tap Contacts Create new contact 1 Fill out the information 2 Tap done 3 EDIT A CONTACT Tap Contacts and tap the contact you want to edit 1 Tap edit 2 Edit the information 3 Tap done 4 SEARCH FOR A CONTACT Tap Contacts 1 Tap search 2 Send and receive messages Keep in touch with your friends and family members through text messages Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rig...

Page 29: ...tos tap the photo you want to share and tap share Select Messages READ A MESSAGE Tap Messages 1 Tap the message you want to read You can also read a message from the 2 notification panel Slide down from the top of the screen and tap the message REPLY TO A MESSAGE Tap Messages 1 Tap the message you want to reply to 2 Write your reply in the text box below the message and tap send 3 Mail You can use...

Page 30: ...essage subject and the mail 4 Tap send 5 READ AND REPLY TO MAIL Tap Gmail 1 Tap the message you want to read 2 To reply the message tap reply or tap more_vert Reply all 3 DELETE MAIL Tap Gmail 1 Tap the message you want to delete and tap delete 2 To delete multiple messages tap the circle with the recipient s initial to select 3 messages and tap delete Get social Want to connect and share stuff wi...

Page 31: ...to your instant messaging sharing and social networking services Select the service you want to use from your Home screen Social apps are available in the Google Play Store The available services may vary Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rights reserved 31 ...

Page 32: ...ocus 2 Tap panorama_fish_eye 3 TAKE A SELFIE Need that perfect selfie Use the phone s front camera to take one Tap Camera to switch to the front camera 1 Tap panorama_fish_eye 2 TAKE PANORAMAS Tap Camera 1 Tap Panorama 2 Tap panorama_fish_eye and follow the instructions on your phone 3 TAKE PHOTOS WITH A TIMER Want to have time to get in the shot too Try out the timer Tap Camera 1 Select the time ...

Page 33: ... Lens with the photos you ve already taken Tap Photos tap the photo and tap Videos RECORD A VIDEO Tap Camera 1 To switch to the video recording mode swipe left 2 Tap panorama_fish_eye to start recording 3 To stop recording tap 4 To go back to camera mode swipe right 5 Use your camera like a pro SET THE CAMERA TO PRO MODE Tap Camera Pro PICK THE BEST EXPOSURE To change the exposure settings in Pro ...

Page 34: ...s face select an animal character and tap panorama_fish_eye To take an animated emoji shot of yourself tap select an animal character and tap panorama_fish_eye TAKE A BEAUTY SHOT Even after a long night you can still look your best Take a selfie with the beauty filter Tap Camera 1 Tap and drag the slider to your liking 2 Tap panorama_fish_eye 3 Your photos and videos VIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ON YOUR...

Page 35: ...Connect your phone to the computer with a compatible USB cable To set the USB connection type open the notification panel and tap the USB notification SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS You can share your photos and videos quickly and easily for your friends and family to see In Photos tap the photo you want to share and tap share 1 Select how you want to share the photo or video 2 Nokia 4 2 User Guide ...

Page 36: ...n network_wifi is shown on the status bar at the top of the screen Important Use encryption to increase the security of your Wi Fi connection Using encryption reduces the risk of others accessing your data Tip If you want to track locations when satellite signals are not available for example when you re indoors or between tall buildings switch Wi Fi on to improve positioning accuracy Use a mobile...

Page 37: ... 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 Tap Settings Network Internet Hotspot tethering 1 Switch on the Wi Fi hotspot to share your mobile data connection over Wi Fi 2 USB tethering to use a USB connection or Bluetooth tethering to u...

Page 38: ...sts use a Wi Fi network to connect to the internet SEARCH THE WEB Explore the web and the outside world with Google search You can use the keyboard to write your search words In Chrome Tap the search bar 1 Write your search word in the search box 2 Tap arrow_forward 3 You can also select a search word from the proposed matches Bluetooth You can connect wirelessly to other compatible devices such a...

Page 39: ...see the user guide for the other 5 device Since devices with Bluetooth wireless technology communicate using radio waves they do not need to be in direct line of sight Bluetooth devices must however be within 10 meters 33 feet of each other although the connection may be subject to interference from obstructions such as walls or from other electronic devices Paired devices can connect to your phon...

Page 40: ... want to share your content or send photos you ve taken to a friend use Bluetooth to send them to compatible devices You can use more than one Bluetooth connection at a time For example while using a Bluetooth headset you can still send things to another device Tap Settings Connected devices Connection preferences Bluetooth 1 Switch Bluetooth to On 2 Go to the content you want to send and tap shar...

Page 41: ... the back of your phone Tap other phones accessories tags or readers with the NFC area Tap Settings Connected devices Connection preferences NFC 1 Switch NFC to On 2 Before using NFC make sure the screen and keys are unlocked READ NFC TAGS NFC tags can contain info such as a web address a phone number or a business card The info you want is just a tap away To read a tag tap the tag with the NFC ar...

Page 42: ... the accessory s user guide Accessories are sold separately The availability of accessories varies by region VPN 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 fo...

Page 43: ...ROFILE Tap settings next to a profile name 1 Change the info as required 2 DELETE A VPN PROFILE Tap settings next to a profile name 1 Tap FORGET VPN 2 Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rights reserved 43 ...

Page 44: ...account ADD AN EVENT To remember an appointment or an event add it to your calendar Tap Calendar add and select an entry type 1 Type in the details you want and set the time 2 To make an event repeat on certain days tap More options Does not repeat 3 and select how often the event should repeat To add a notification to the event tap Add a notification 4 Tap Save 5 Tip To edit an event tap the even...

Page 45: ...or walking driving or using public transport use your current location or any other place as the start point Tap Maps and enter your destination in the search bar 1 Tap Directions The highlighted icon shows the mode of transportation for 2 example directions_car To change the mode select the new mode under the search bar If you don t want the starting point to be your current location tap Your loc...

Page 46: ...h Automatically update offline maps and Automatically download offline maps to On DELETE A MAP Tap Maps dehaze Offline maps and the map name 1 Tap DELETE 2 Use location services Use Maps to find out where you are attach your location to the photos you take Location info can be attached to a photo or video if your location can be determined using satellite or network technology If you share a photo...

Page 47: ...y 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 Wi Fi positioning improves positioning accuracy when satellite signals are not available especially when you a...

Page 48: ... s potential there are thousands of apps waiting in the Google Play Store to help you with this Tap Play Store 1 Tap the search bar to look for apps or select apps from your recommendations 2 In the app description tap INSTALL to download and install the app 3 To see your apps go to the home screen and swipe up from the bottom of the screen UPDATE APPS Update your Play Store apps to get all the la...

Page 49: ... 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 To add a payment method tap Play Store Menu Account Payment methods Always be sure to have a permission from the payment method owner when buying content from Google Play Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All ...

Page 50: ...ou may need to move your photos and other stuff to the memory card Warning If you install a software update you cannot use the device even to make emergency calls until the installation is completed and the device is restarted Before starting the update connect a charger or make sure the device battery has enough power and connect to Wi Fi as the update packages may use up a lot of mobile data Bac...

Page 51: ...tent RESET YOUR PHONE Tap Settings System Advanced Reset options Erase all data factory 1 reset Follow the instructions shown on your phone 2 Storage To check how much memory you have available tap Settings Storage CHECK AVAILABLE MEMORY ON YOUR PHONE If the phone memory is getting full first check for and remove things you no longer need Text multimedia and mail messages Contact entries and detai...

Page 52: ...ou can t delete some apps that were pre installed on your device But you can disable them and they will be hidden from the list of apps on your device If you disable an app you can add it back to your device Tap Settings Apps notifications 1 Tap the app name 2 Tap DISABLE You may not be able to disable all apps 3 If an installed app depends on a removed app the installed app may stop working For d...

Page 53: ...phone to a compatible computer with a compatible USB cable 1 On your computer open a file manager and browse to your phone 2 Drag and drop items from your phone to the computer or from your computer 3 to the phone Make sure you put the files in the right folders on your phone or you may not be able to see them Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rights reserved 53 ...

Page 54: ...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 Obey all instructions in restricted areas ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST Obey all local laws Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving Your first consideration while driving should be road safety Nokia 4 2 U...

Page 55: ... SERVICE Only authorized personnel may install or repair this product BATTERIES CHARGERS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES Use only batteries chargers and other accessories approved by HMD Global Oy for use with this device Do not connect incompatible products Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rights reserved 55 ...

Page 56: ... 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 Nokia 4 2 User Guide 2019 HMD Global Oy All rights reserved 56 ...

Page 57: ...te that mobile devices may be transmitting even if you are not making a voice call Network services and costs Using some features and services or downloading content including free items require a network connection This may cause the transfer of large amounts of data which may result in data costs You may also need to subscribe to some features Important 4G LTE might not be supported by your netw...

Page 58: ...gency call 1 numbers vary by location Tap phone 2 Give the necessary info as accurately as possible Do not end the call until given 3 permission to do so You may also need to do the following Put a SIM card in the phone If you don t have a SIM on the lock screen tap Emergency If your phone asks for a PIN code tap Emergency Switch the call restrictions off in your phone such as call barring fixed d...

Page 59: ...two separate places such as your device memory card or computer or write down important info During extended operation the device may feel warm In most cases this is normal To avoid getting too warm the device may automatically slow down close apps switch off charging and if necessary switch itself off If the device is not working properly take it to the nearest authorized service facility Recycle...

Page 60: ...movable or non removable battery see the Get started guide Devices with a removable battery Use your device only with an original rechargeable battery The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal replace the battery Devices with a non removable battery Do not attempt to remove the batt...

Page 61: ...or eyes If this happens immediately flush the affected areas with water or seek medical help Do not modify attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery or immerse or expose it to water or other liquids Batteries may explode if damaged Use the battery and charger for their intended purposes only Improper use or use of unapproved or incompatible batteries or chargers may present a risk of fire...

Page 62: ...reless device and the medical device Persons who have such devices should Always keep the wireless device more than 15 3 centimeters 6 inches from the medical device Not carry the wireless device in a breast pocket Hold the wireless device to the ear opposite the medical device Switch the wireless device off if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Follow the manufacture...

Page 63: ... Using more may affect performance and operation of the device and or computer If you access preinstalled bookmarks and links to third party internet sites take the appropriate precautions HMD Global does not endorse or assume liability for such sites Vehicles Radio signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in vehicles For more info check with the manufact...

Page 64: ... recommended by international guidelines from the independent scientific organization ICNIRP These guidelines incorporate substantial safety margins that are intended to assure the protection of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure guidelines are based on the Specific Absorption Rate SAR which is an expression of the amount of radio frequency RF power deposited in the head or body...

Page 65: ...devices may be transmitting even if you are not making a voice call The World Health Organization WHO has stated that current scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions when using mobile devices If you are interested in reducing your exposure they recommend you limit your usage or use a hands free kit to keep the device away from your head and body For more infor...

Page 66: ...N2 code If the codes are not supplied with your SIM card contact your network service provider LOCK CODE Also known as security code or password The lock code helps you protect your phone against unauthorized use You can set your phone to ask for the lock code that you define Keep the code secret and in a safe place separate from your phone If you forget the code and your phone is locked your phon...

Page 67: ... a Google Account To use Find My Device your lost phone must be Turned on Signed in to a Google Account Connected to mobile data or Wi Fi Visible on Google Play Location turned on Find My Device turned on When Find My Device connects with your phone you see the phone s location and the phone gets a notification Open android com find on a computer tablet or phone connected to the internet 1 and sig...

Page 68: ...ndirect damages howsoever caused Reproduction transfer or distribution of part or all of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of HMD Global is prohibited HMD Global operates a policy of continuous development HMD Global reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice HMD Global does...

Page 69: ...y Policy available at http www nokia com phones privacy applies to your use of the device The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by HMD Global is under license Android Google and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated registered in the United States and other countries Nokia 4 ...

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