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Nokia C31 User Guide 1 About this user guide Important: For important information on the safe use of your device and battery, read “Product and safety information” before you take the device into use. To find out how to get started with your new device, read the user guide.
Nokia C31 User Guide 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.
Nokia C31 User Guide 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.
Nokia C31 User Guide 3. If you have a second SIM, put it in the SIM2 4. If you have a memory card, put it in the slot. memory card slot. 5. Slide the tray back in. 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.
Nokia C31 User Guide 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.
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Nokia C31 User Guide 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. Swipe Place your finger on the screen, and slide your finger in the direction you want.
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Nokia C31 User Guide 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. 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.
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Nokia C31 User Guide 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 > Off .
Nokia C31 User Guide 3 Protect your phone LOCK OR UNLOCK YOUR PHONE Lock your phone If you want to avoid accidentally making a call when your phone is in your pocket or bag, you can lock your keys and screen.
Nokia C31 User Guide PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FACE Set up face authentication 1. Tap Settings > Security > Face unlock . 2. Select what backup unlocking methods you want to use for the lock screen and follow the instructions shown on your phone.
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Nokia C31 User Guide To use Find My Device, your lost phone must be: • Turned on • Visible on Google Play • Location turned on • Signed in to a Google Account • Find My Device turned on • Connected to mobile data or Wi-Fi When Find My Device connects with your phone, you see the phone’s location, and the phone...
Nokia C31 User Guide 4 Basics PERSONALIZE YOUR PHONE Change your wallpaper Tap Settings > Wallpaper & style . Change your phone ringtone Tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone SIM1 or Phone ringtone SIM2 , and select the tone.
Nokia C31 User Guide Use the quick access items To activate features, tap the corresponding quick access item on the notification panel. To see more items, drag the menu down. To rearrange or add new items, tap �, tap and hold an item, and then drag it to another location.
Nokia C31 User Guide Set the phone to silent 1. Press a volume key. 2. Tap �. 3. Tap � to set your phone to vibrate only, or tap � to set it to silent. AUTOMATIC TEXT CORRECTION Use keyboard word suggestions Your phone suggests words as you write, to help you write quickly and more accurately.
Nokia C31 User Guide 4. Set the phone screen to switch off after 8. Use network connections selectively: a short time. Tap Settings > Display > Switch Bluetooth on only when needed. Screen timeout and select the time. Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet, rather than a mobile data 5.
Nokia C31 User Guide 5 Connect with your friends and family CALLS Make a call 1. Tap �. 2. Tap � and type in a number, or tap � and select a contact you want to call. 3. Tap �.
Nokia C31 User Guide 1. Tap Messages . name and tap the contact. 4. To add more recipients, tap �. After 2. Tap Start chat . choosing all the recipients, tap Next . 3. To add a recipient, tap �, type in their number, and tap �.
Nokia C31 User Guide 6 Camera CAMERA BASICS Take a photo Shoot sharp and vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album. 1. Tap Camera . 2. Take aim and focus. 3. Tap �. Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not use the flash on people or animals at close range.
Nokia C31 User Guide 7 Internet and connections ACTIVATE WI-FI Switch on Wi-Fi 1. Tap Settings > Network & internet > Internet . 2. Switch Wi-Fi on. 3. Select the network you want to use. Your Wi-Fi connection is active when � is shown at the top of the screen. If both Wi-Fi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the Wi-Fi connection.
Nokia C31 User Guide BLUETOOTH® Connect to a Bluetooth device 1. Tap Settings > Connected devices > 4. Tap Pair new device and tap the device Connection preferences > Bluetooth . you want to pair with from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices.
Nokia C31 User Guide 1. Tap Settings > Connected devices > Previously connected devices . 2. Tap � next to a device name. 3. Tap FORGET . 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.
Nokia C31 User Guide 8 Organize your day DATE AND TIME 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 network service and may not be available depending on your region or network service provider.
Nokia C31 User Guide CALENDAR Select the calendar type Tap Calendar > �, and select what type of calendar you want to see. If you have signed into an account, such as your Google account, your calendar is shown on the phone.
Nokia C31 User Guide 9 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 C31 User Guide 10 Apps, updates, and backups GET APPS FROM GOOGLE PLAY Add a payment method To use Google Play services, you need to have a Google account added to your phone. Charges may apply to some of the content available in Google Play. To add a payment method, tap Play Store , tap your Google logo in the search field, and then tap Payments &...
Nokia C31 User Guide Switch on automatic backup Tap Settings > System > Backup , and switch back up on. RESTORE ORIGINAL SETTINGS AND REMOVE PRIVATE CONTENT FROM YOUR PHONE Reset your phone 1. Tap Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset) .
Nokia C31 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 C31 User Guide Important: 4G/LTE might not be supported by your network service provider or by the service provider you are using when traveling. In these cases, you may not be able to make or receive calls, send or receive messages or use mobile data connections. To make sure your device works seamlessly when full 4G/LTE service is not available, it is recommended that you change the highest connection speed from 4G to 3G.
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Nokia C31 User Guide • Keep the device dry. Precipitation, • Unauthorized modifications may damage humidity, and all types of liquids or the device and violate regulations moisture can contain minerals that governing radio devices. corrode electronic circuits. • Do not drop, knock, or shake the device or •...
Nokia C31 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 printed guide. Devices with a removable battery Use your device only with an original rechargeable battery.
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Nokia C31 User Guide temperatures and lose enough power to switch off the phone within minutes. When you are outdoors in cold temperatures, keep your phone warm. Obey local regulations. Recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. Do not expose the battery to extremely low air pressure or leave it to extremely high temperature, for example dispose it in a fire, as that may cause the battery to explode or leak flammable liquid or gas.
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