Huawei Nokia 8 User Guide

							1 To open the status menu, swipe down from the notification area. If Wi-Fi is not
displayed, select .
2 Select Wi-Fi and your home Wi-Fi network. If your home Wi-Fi is secured, enter
the passcode. If your home Wi-Fi is hidden, select Other (hidden network), and
enter the network name (service set identifier, SSID).
Close the Wi-Fi connection
Swipe down from the notification area, and select 
.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network on the move 
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network is a handy way of accessing the internet when not at
home. Connect to public Wi-Fi networks in public places, such as a library or internet
café.
1 To open the status menu, swipe down from the notification area. If Wi-Fi is not
displayed, select 
.
2 Select Wi-Fi and the desired Wi-Fi connection.
Close the Wi-Fi connection
Swipe down from the notification area, and select 
.
VPN connections
Select 
 > Settings and Connectivity > Settings > VPN.
You need a virtual private network (VPN) connection to, for example, browse your
company intranet or access your work mails remotely.
VPN policies define how data is encrypted and how your company authenticates your
phone. To configure the VPN client, certificates, and policies, contact your companys
IT department. After installing a policy, a VPN connection method is automatically
added to an intranet destination.
For more information, search for mobile VPN at www.nokia.com/support.
Close a network connection
If several applications are using an internet connection, you can use the Connection
mgr application to close some or all network connections.
Select 
 > Settings and Connectivity > Connection mgr..
In the active data connections view, you can see your current network connections. 
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							Select and hold the connection, and from the pop-up menu, select Disconnect.
View details for a connection
Select and hold the connection, and from the pop-up menu, select Details.
Details, such as the amount of transferred data and connection duration, are
displayed.
Tip: In most views, to see what connections are active, swipe down from the
notification area.
BluetoothAbout Bluetooth connectivity
 Select  > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth.
You can connect wirelessly to other compatible devices, such as phones, computers,
headsets, and car kits.
You can use the connection to send items from your phone, copy files from your
compatible PC, and print files with a compatible printer.
Since devices with Bluetooth wireless technology communicate using radio waves,
they do not need to be in direct line-of-sight. However, they must 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.
When your phone is locked, only connections to authorized devices are possible.
Tip: You can also manage your Bluetooth connections in the status menu. To open
the status menu, swipe down from the notification area, then select Bluetooth. If
Bluetooth is not displayed, select 
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							Connect to a wireless headset
With a wireless headset you can answer a call even if your phone is not directly at
hand, and you can have your hands free, for example, to continue working at your
computer during a call. Wireless headsets are available separately.
Select 
 > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth.
1 To activate Bluetooth, select Bluetooth > On.
2 Switch the headset on.
3 Open the Paired devices tab 
.
4 Select the headset.
If the headset is not displayed in the list, to search for it, select 
 > New paired
device.
5 You may need to enter a passcode. For details, see the user guide of the headset.
Send a picture or other content to another device using Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to send pictures, videos, business cards, calendar entries, and
other content to your friends compatible devices and to your computer.
You can have several Bluetooth connections active at a time. For example, if you are
connected to a compatible headset, you can also send files to another compatible
device at the same time.
1 Select and hold the item, for example, a picture. From the pop-up menu, select
Send > Via Bluetooth.
2 Select the device to connect to. If the desired device is not displayed, to search
for it, select More devices. When searching, Bluetooth devices within range are
displayed.
3 If the other device requires a passcode, enter the passcode. The passcode, which
you can define yourself, must be entered in both devices. The passcode in some
devices is fixed. For details, see the user guide of the other device.
The passcode is valid only for the current connection.
Connect to a car kit using remote SIM mode
With remote SIM mode, a compatible car kit can use the SIM card of your phone.
Select 
 > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth.
Before remote SIM mode can be activated, your phone and accessory must be paired.
Initiate the pairing from the car kit accessory.
1 To activate Bluetooth, select Bluetooth > On.
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							3 Activate Bluetooth in the car kit accessory.
When remote SIM mode is activated, Remote SIM mode is displayed on the home
screen. The connection to the wireless network is closed, and you cannot use SIM
card services or features that require cellular network coverage.
To make or receive calls when in remote SIM mode, you need to have a compatible
accessory, such as a car kit, connected to your device.
Your device will only allow emergency calls in this mode.
Deactivate remote SIM mode
Press the power key, and select Exit remote SIM mode.
Block a device
You can prevent devices from creating a Bluetooth connection to your phone.
Select 
 > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth.
Open the Paired devices tab 
, select and hold the device you want to block, and
from the pop-up menu, select Block.
Remove a device from the blocked devices list
Open the Blocked devices tab 
, select and hold the device you want to remove
from the list, and from the pop-up menu, select Delete.
If you reject a pairing request from another device, you are asked if you want to add
the device to the list of blocked devices.
Protect your phone
When Bluetooth is activated in your phone, you can control who can find and connect
to your phone.
Select 
 > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth.
Prevent others from detecting your phone
Select My phones visibility > Hidden.
When your phone is hidden, others cannot detect it. However, paired devices can still
connect to your phone.
Deactivate Bluetooth
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							Do not pair with or accept connection requests from an unknown device. This helps
to protect your phone from harmful content.
USB data cableCopy a picture or other content between your phone and computer
You can use a USB data cable to back up and copy pictures, videos, and other content
between your phone and your computer.
1 To make sure that Media transfer is set as the USB mode, select 
 > Settings
and Connectivity > USB > Media transfer.
2 Use a compatible USB 
 data cable to connect your phone to your compatible
computer.
The phone is displayed as a portable device on your computer. If Media transfer
mode does not work on your computer, use Mass storage mode instead.
3 Use the file manager of the computer to copy the content.
Change the USB mode
For best results when copying content or synchronizing your phone with your
computer, activate the appropriate USB mode when using a USB data cable to connect
to various devices.
1 Use a compatible USB cable to connect your phone to your computer.
2 On your phone, swipe down from the notification area.
3 Select USB and from the following
 Nokia Ovi Suite  — Connect your phone to a compatible computer that has Nokia
Suite installed. In this mode, you can synchronize your phone with Nokia Suite and
use other Nokia Suite features.
This mode is activated automatically when you open the Nokia Suite application.
 Mass storage  — Connect your phone to a compatible computer that does not
have Nokia Suite installed. Your phone is recognized as a USB flash memory. You can
also connect your phone to other devices, such as a home or car stereo, to which you
can connect a USB drive.
While connected to a computer in this mode, you may not be able to use some of the
phone applications.
The memory card and mass memory in your phone cannot be accessed by the other
device.
 Media transfer  — Connect your phone to a compatible computer that does not
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							be transferred in this mode. Some home entertainment systems and printers can also
be used in this mode.
 Use phone as modem  — Connect your phone to a compatible computer, and use
the phone as a wireless modem. The computer connects to the internet automatically.
Connect a USB mass storage device
You can use a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adapter to connect your phone to a compatible
USB memory stick or hard drive. For example, you can save your photos on a USB
memory stick without needing to connect to a PC.
Connect a memory stick
1 Connect the micro-USB end of the USB OTG adapter (available separately) to the
micro-USB connector in your phone.
2 Connect a memory stick to the USB OTG adapter.
The Files application opens, and the memory stick is shown as a mass memory.
Copy a file
In Files, select and hold the file you want to copy, then select the option you want and
the memory and folder you want to copy to.
If you connect a hard drive that requires more power than your phone can supply, an
error message is shown. You need to connect an external power source to the hard
drive.
Find more help
Support
When you want to learn more about how to use your phone, or if youre unsure how
your phone should work, read the user guide in your phone. Select 
 > User guide.
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							•Reboot your phone. Press and hold the power key  for about 8 seconds. The
phone vibrates three times and switches off. T o  s w i t c h  y o u r  p h o n e  o n  a g a i n ,  p r e s s
the power key 
.
•Update your phone software
•Restore the original factory settings
If your issue remains unsolved, contact Nokia for repair options. Before sending your
phone for repair, always back up your data, as all personal data in your phone may be
deleted.
For additional product support information, see the warranty and reference leaflet
included with your Nokia device.
Access codes
PIN or PIN2 code
(4-8 digits)These protect your SIM card against unauthorized use or are
required to access some features.
When you switch your phone on for the first time, you are
asked to create your Nokia account.
If not supplied with your SIM card or you forget the codes,
contact your service provider.
If you enter the code incorrectly three times in a row, you need
to unblock the code with the PUK or PUK2 code.
PUK or PUK2 code
(8 digits)These are required to unblock a PIN or PIN2 code.
If not supplied with your SIM card, contact your service
provider.
IMEI number
(15 digits)This is used to identify valid phones in the network. The
number can also be used to block, for example, stolen
phones.You may also need to give the number to Nokia Care
services.
To view your IMEI number, dial *#06#.
Lock code (security
code)
(min. 4 digits or
characters)This 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.
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							If you forget the code and your phone is locked, your phone
will require service. Additional charges may apply, and all the
personal data in your phone may be deleted.
For more information, contact a Nokia Care point or your
phone dealer.
The personal unblocking key (PUK) code and the universal personal unblocking key
(UPUK) code (8 digits) are required to change a blocked PIN code and UPIN code,
respectively. The PUK2 code (8 digits) is required to change a blocked PIN2 code.
These codes are not supplied with the SIM card. Contact your local service provider
for the codes.
Protect the environment
Save energy
You do not need to charge your battery so often if you do the following:
•Close applications and data connections, such as your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
connection, when not in use.
•Decrease the brightness of the screen.
•Deactivate unnecessary sounds, such as touch screen and key tones.
Recycle
When this phone has reached the end of its working life, all of its materials can be
recovered as materials and energy. To guarantee the correct disposal and reuse,
Nokia cooperates with its partners through a program called We:recycle. For
information on how to recycle your old Nokia products and where to find collection
sites, go to www.nokia.com/werecycle, or call the Nokia Care contact centre.
Recycle packaging and user guides at your local recycling scheme.
For more information on the environmental attributes of your phone, go to
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							Product and safety information
Network services and costs
Your device is approved for use on the WCDMA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz and GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
networks . To use the device, you need a subscription with a service provider.
Using network services and downloading content to your device requires a network connection and may result in data traffic
costs. Some product features require support from the network, and you may need to subscribe to them.
Take care of your device
Handle your device, battery, charger and accessories with care. The following suggestions help you protect your warranty
coverage.
•Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that corrode
electronic circuits. If your device gets wet, allow the device to dry.
•Do not use or store the device in dusty or dirty areas. Moving parts and electronic components can be damaged.
•Do not store the device in high temperatures. High temperatures can shorten the life of the device, damage the
battery, and warp or melt plastics.
•Do not store the device in cold temperatures. When the device warms to its normal temperature, moisture can form
inside the device and damage electronic circuits.
•Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in the user guide.
•Unauthorized modifications may damage the device and violate regulations governing radio devices.
•Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards and mechanics.
•Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the surface of the device.
•Do not paint the device. Paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.
•Keep your device away from magnets or magnetic fields.
•To keep your important data safe, store it in at least two separate places, such as your device, memory card, or
computer, or write down important information.
During extended operation, the device may feel warm. In most cases, this is normal. If you suspect the device is not working
properly, take it to the nearest authorized service facility.
Recycle
Always return your used electronic products, batteries, and packaging materials to dedicated collection points. This way
you help prevent uncontrolled garbage disposal and promote the recycling of materials. Check how to recycle your Nokia
products at www.nokia.com/recycling . .
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 pictures, music, and other content.
Content owners may use different types of digital rights management (DRM) technologies to protect their intellectual
property, including copyrights. This device uses various types of DRM software to access DRM-protected content. With this
device you can access content protected with WM DRM 10 and OMA DRM 2.0. If certain DRM software fails to protect the
content, content owners may ask that such DRM softwares ability to access new DRM-protected content be revoked.
Revocation may also prevent renewal of such DRM-protected content already in your device. Revocation of such DRM
software does not affect the use of content protected with other types of DRM or the use of non-DRM-protected content.
Digital rights management (DRM) protected content comes with an associated license that defines your rights to use the
content.
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							If your device has OMA DRM-protected content, to back up both the licenses and the content, use the backup feature of
Nokia Ovi Suite.
Other transfer methods may not transfer the licenses which need to be restored with the content for you to be able to
continue the use of OMA DRM-protected content after the device memory is formatted. You may also need to restore the
licenses if the files on your device become corrupted.
If your device has WMDRM-protected content, both the licenses and the content are lost if the device memory is formatted.
You may also lose the licenses and the content if the files on your device become corrupted. Losing the licenses or the
content may limit your ability to use the same content on your device again. For more information, contact your service
provider.
Some licenses may be connected to a specific SIM card, and the protected content can be accessed only if the SIM card is
inserted in the device.
Batteries and chargers
Battery and charger information
Your device has an internal, non-removable, rechargeable battery. Do not attempt to remove the battery, as you may
damage the device. To replace the battery, take the device to the nearest authorized service facility.
This device is intended for use when supplied with power from the following chargers: AC-15. The exact Nokia charger model
number may vary depending on the plug type, identified by E, X, AR, U, A, C, K, or B.
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, to replace the battery, take the device to the nearest authorized service facility.
Battery safety
Note: The battery in your device is non-removable, so refer to the battery-related statements as applicable to your
device.
When you unplug a charger or an accessory, hold and pull the plug, not the cord.
When your charger is not in use, unplug it from the electrical plug and the device. Do not leave a fully charged battery
connected to a charger, as overcharging may shorten the battery’s lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose
its charge over time.
Always keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Extreme temperatures reduce the capacity and lifetime
of the battery. A device with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily.
Accidental short-circuiting can happen when a metallic object touches the metal strips on the battery. Short-circuiting may
damage the battery or the connecting object.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle when
possible. Do not dispose as household garbage.
Do not dismantle, cut, open, crush, bend, puncture, or shred cells or batteries. If a battery leaks, do not let battery liquid
touch skin or eyes. If this happens, immediately flush the affected areas with water, or seek medical help.
Do not modify, remanufacture, 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 batteries or incompatible
chargers may present a risk of fire, explosion, or other hazard, and may invalidate any approval or warranty. If you believe
the battery or charger is damaged, take it to a service center for inspection before continuing to use it. Never use a damaged
battery or charger. Only use the charger indoors.
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