Nokia 3 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 3 User Guide 2 Get started KEYS AND PARTS Explore the keys and parts of your new phone. Your phone 1. Main camera 8. Charger connector 2. Audio connector 9. Home 3. Microphone 10. Front camera 4. SIM cards 11.
Nokia 3 User Guide Remove SIM and memory card Open the SIM and memory card trays, remove the cards, and slide trays back into their respective slots. 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.
1. To switch on your phone, press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates. 2. When the phone is switched on, choose your language and region. 3. Follow the instructions shown on your phone. Transfer data from your previous phone You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via your Google account.
Nokia 3 User Guide 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 card is active, when, for example, making a call, the other may be unavailable.
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Nokia 3 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 3 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 3 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 to switch to Portrait .
Nokia 3 User Guide 3 Basics 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 3 User Guide NOTIFICATIONS Stay in touch with what’s happening on your phone with notifications. 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 3 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.
1. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi . 2. Make sure Wi-Fi networking is switched to On . 3. Select the connection you want to use. Close the cellular data connection Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap � and switch Cellular data to Off .
Nokia 3 User Guide To follow your data usage, tap Settings > Data usage . Stop data roaming Tap Settings > More > Cellular networks , and switch Data roaming off. WRITE TEXT Learn how to write text quickly and efficiently using your phone’s keyboard.
Nokia 3 User Guide Add an accent to a character Tap and hold the character, and tap the accent or the accented character, if supported by your keyboard. Delete a character Tap the backspace key. Move the cursor To edit a word you just wrote, tap the word, and drag the cursor to the place you want.
1. Tap Settings > Date & time . 2. Tap Automatic date & time > Use network-provided time . 3. Switch Automatic time zone on . Change the clock to the 24-hour format Tap Settings > Date & time , and switch Use 24-hour format on.
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. Snooze an alarm If you don’t want to get up just yet, when the alarm sounds, swipe the alarm left.
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Nokia 3 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.
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.
1. Tap Contacts . 2. Tap �. Filter your contacts list 1. Tap Contacts . 2. Tap �. 3. Tap Settings > Contacts to display . Import or export contacts 1. Tap Contacts . 2. Tap �. 3. Tap Settings > Import/export .
1. Tap Messages . 2. Tap the message you want to reply to. 3. Write your reply in the text box below the message and tap �. MAIL You can use your phone to read and reply to mail when you’re on the go.
Delete mail 1. Tap Gmail . 2. Tap the message you want to delete and tap �. 3. To delete multiple messages, tap the circle with the recipient’s initial to select messages and tap �. GET SOCIAL Want to connect and share stuff with the people in your life? With social apps, you can stay up to date with what’s happening with your friends.
Shoot sharp and vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album. 1. Tap Camera . 2. Take aim and focus. 3. Tap the shutter button �. Take a selfie Need that perfect selfie? Use the phone’s front camera to take one.
Nokia 3 User Guide Take photos with a timer Want to have time to get in the shot too? Try out the timer. 1. Tap Camera . 2. Tap �. The button shows the timer setting. To change it, tap it again.
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Nokia 3 User Guide 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. You can use your computer’s file manager to copy or move your photos and videos to the computer.
1. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi . 2. Switch Wi-Fi to On . 3. Select the connection you want to use. Your Wi-Fi connection is active when � is shown on the status bar at the top of the screen. 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.
Nokia 3 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.
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Nokia 3 User Guide Switch between tabs In Chrome, 1. Tap the box next to the address bar. 2. Tap the tab you want. Close a tab In Chrome, 1. Tap the box next to the address bar. 2. Tap X on the tab you want to close.
Close a cellular data connection 1. Swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap �. 3. Switch Cellular data to Off . Turn on airplane mode 1. Tap Settings > More . 2. Switch on Airplane mode .
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Bluetooth 2. Switch Bluetooth to On . devices. 3. Make sure the other device is switched on. 5. You may need to type in a passcode. For You may need to start the pairing process details, see the user guide for the other from the other device.
The passcode in some devices is 3. Go to the content you want to send, and fixed. For details, see the user guide of the tap � > Bluetooth .
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Nokia 3 User Guide • Tap tags to get more content for your phone, or to access online services • Pay with your phone, if supported by your network service provider The NFC area is on the back of your phone. Tap other phones, accessories, tags, or readers with the NFC area.
1. Tap Settings > More > VPN . 2. To add a VPN profile, tap �. 3. Type in the profile info as instructed by your company IT administrator or VPN service. Edit a VPN profile 1. Tap � next to a profile name.
Nokia 3 User Guide 7 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.
2. After you have connected the headset, tap FM Radio . 3. To turn on or off the FM Radio, tap ON or OFF . Troubleshooting tip: If the radio doesn’t work, make sure the headset is connected properly.
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Nokia 3 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.
1. In Calendar , tap � and select an entry type. 2. Type in the details you want, and set the time. 3. To make an event repeat on certain days, tap More options > Does not repeat , and select how often the event should repeat.
Nokia 3 User Guide NOTES Make a note Notes on paper are easy to lose. Instead, jot them down with Keep app. This way, you always have your notes with you. 1. Tap Keep > Take a note . 2. Write a note.
�. If you need walking or public transit directions, select the mode from under the search bar. 3. If you don’t want the start point to be your current location, tap Your location , and search for a start point.
Nokia 3 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 areas > select your own map.
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Nokia 3 User Guide 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 are indoors or between tall buildings.
2. Tap the search bar to look for apps, or select apps from your recommendations. 3. In the app description, tap INSTALL to download and install the app. To see your apps, go to the home screen and swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
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Nokia 3 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 3 User Guide 11 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.
1. Tap Settings > Apps . 2. Tap the app name. 3. Tap Storage under Storage used , tap Change > Select the storage for the app. You can later move the apps back to your phone from the memory card.
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1. Connect your phone to a compatible computer with a compatible USB cable. 2. On your computer, open a file manager, and browse to your phone. 3. Drag and drop items from your phone to the computer, or from your computer to the phone.
If you forget the codes or they aren’t supplied with your card, contact your network service provider. If you type in the code incorrectly 3 times in a row, you need to unblock the code with the PUK or PUK2 code.
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Nokia 3 User Guide PUK or PUK2 codes PUK or PUK2 codes are required to unblock a PIN or PIN2 code. If the codes are not supplied with your SIM card, contact your network service provider. Lock code Lock code is also known as security code or password.
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Google Account. 2. If you have more than one phone, click the lost phone at the top of the screen. 3. On the map, see about where the phone is. The location is approximate and may not be accurate.
Nokia 3 User Guide 13 Product and safety information FOR YOUR SAFETY Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or against local laws and regulations. For further info, read the complete user guide. SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS...
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Nokia 3 User Guide AUTHORIZED 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.
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Nokia 3 User Guide GLASS PARTS 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.
1. Type in the official emergency number for your present location. Emergency call numbers vary by location. 2. Tap �. 3. Give the necessary info as accurately as possible. Do not end the call until given permission to do so. You may also need to do the following: •...
Nokia 3 User Guide TAKE CARE OF YOUR DEVICE Handle your device, battery, charger and accessories with care. The following suggestions help you keep your device operational. • Keep the device dry. Precipitation, • Unauthorized modifications may damage humidity, and all types of liquids or...
Nokia 3 User Guide CROSSED-OUT WHEELIE BIN SYMBOL Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol The crossed-out wheelie-bin symbol on your product, battery, literature, or packaging reminds you that all electrical and electronic products and batteries must be taken to separate collection at the end of their working life. Remember to remove personal data from the device first.
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Nokia 3 User Guide hot or cold battery may not work temporarily. Note that the battery may drain quickly in cold temperatures and lose enough power to switch off the phone within minutes. When you are outdoors in cold temperatures, keep your phone warm.
IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICES To avoid potential interference, manufacturers of implanted medical devices (such as cardiac pacemakers, insulin pumps, and neurostimulators) recommend a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) between a wireless device and the medical device. Persons who have such devices should: •...
Nokia 3 User Guide • Be cautious when opening messages. • Install antivirus and other security They may contain malicious software or software on your device and any otherwise be harmful to your device or connected computer. Only use one computer.
Nokia 3 User Guide Absorption Rate (SAR), which is an expression of the amount of radio frequency (RF) power deposited in the head or body when the device is transmitting. The ICNIRP SAR limit for mobile devices is 2.0 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.
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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.