Huawei Nokia 8 User Guide

							Install all updates
Select 
.
Select which updates to install
Select 
 > Mark updates and the updates you want to install. All updates are
selected by default.
Set your phone to automatically check for updates
Select 
 > Settings > Auto-check for updates.
Update phone software using your PC
You can use the Nokia Suite PC app to update your phone software. You need a
compatible PC, a high-speed internet connection, and a compatible USB cable to
connect your phone to the PC.
To get more info and to download the Nokia Suite app, go to www.nokia.com/
support.
Manage filesAbout the file manager
 Select  > Files.
You can browse, manage, and open files on your phone. You can also view and manage
files on a compatible inserted memory card.
View the files stored in your phone
Select 
 > Files and the desired memory.
The files and folders at the top level of that memory location are displayed.
View the contents of a folder
Select the folder.
Organize files
You can create new folders, to help organize your files. This can make it easier to back
up or upload your content. Within folders, you can copy, move, or delete files and
subfolders.
Select 
 > Files.Phone management 101 
						

							Create a new folder
In the folder where you want to create a subfolder, select 
 > New folder.
Copy a file to a folder
Select and hold the file, and from the pop-up menu, select the appropriate option.
Delete a file from a folder
Select and hold the file, and from the pop-up menu, select the appropriate option.
Copy, move, or delete several files at the same time
1Select 
 > Mark multiple items.
2 Select the files.
3Select 
 and the appropriate option.
Back up files
Want to make sure that you will not lose any important files? You can create backups
of the phone memory.
Select 
 > Files and Backup and restore.
It is recommended that you back up the phone memory regularly.
Tip: Use Nokia Suite to back up your content to a compatible computer. If your phone
is stolen or damaged, you still have all your important files available.
Format the mass memory
Want to delete all content from your phone mass memory? You can format the mass
memory.
Back up all content you want to keep before formatting the mass memory. All content
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							1 Select  > Files.
2 Select and hold the mass memory, and from the pop-up menu, select Format.
Do not format the mass memory using PC software, as it may cause degraded
performance.
You can use Nokia Suite to back up your content to a compatible computer. Digital
rights management (DRM) technologies may prevent some backup content from
being restored. For more information about DRM used for your content, contact your
service provider.
Format a memory card
Want to delete all content from your memory card? When you format a memory card,
all the data on it is deleted.
1 Select 
 > Files.
2 Select and hold the memory card, and from the pop-up menu, select Format.
Password protect your memory card
Want to protect the memory card against unauthorized use? You can set a password
to protect the data.
1 Select 
 > Files.
2 Select and hold the memory card, and from the pop-up menu, select Set
password.
3 Enter a password.
Keep the password secret and in a safe place, separate from the memory card.
Free up phone memory
Do you need to increase the available phone memory, so you can install more
applications or add more content?
You can delete the following if no longer needed:
•Text, multimedia, and mail messages
•Contact entries and details
•Applications
•Installation files (.sis or .sisx) for installed applications
•Music, pictures, or videos
Copy content you want to keep to the mass memory, to a compatible memory card
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							Manage applicationsAbout applications
 Select  > Settings and Installations.
You can view details of installed applications, remove applications, and define
installation settings.
You can install the following types of applications:
•Java™ ME applications that have the .jad or .jar file extension
•Applications, compatible with the Symbian operating system, that have the .sis
or .sisx file extension
•Widgets that have the .wgz file extension
Only install applications that are compatible with your phone.
Remove an application from your phone
You can remove installed applications that you no longer want to keep or use, to
increase the amount of available memory.
Select 
 > Settings and Installations.
1Select Already installed.
2 Select and hold the application to remove, and from the pop-up menu, select
Remove.
If you remove an application, you can only reinstall it if you have the original
installation file or a full backup of the removed application. You may not be able to
open files created with a removed application.
If an installed application depends on a removed application, the installed application
may stop working. For details, see the user documentation of the installed
application.
The installation files may use large amounts of memory and prevent you from storing
other files. Use Nokia Suite to back up your installation files to a compatible computer,
then use the file manager to remove the files from your phone memory.
Synchronize contentAbout Sync
 Select  > Settings > Connectivity > Data transfer > Sync.
Would you like to have your calendar, notes, and other content backed up and at hand,
whether you are sitting by your computer or on the go with your phone? You can
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							remote server. After synchronizing, you have a backup of your important data on the
server.
Synchronize content between your phone and a remote server
Synchronize important content between your phone and a remote server to make a
copy you can access from anywhere.
Select 
 > Settings and Connectivity > Data transfer > Sync.
You may receive synchronization settings as a configuration message from your
service provider. Your synchronization settings are saved in a synchronization profile.
When you open the application, the default or previously used synchronization profile
is displayed.
Include or exclude content types
Select a content type.
Synchronize data
Select 
 > Sync now.
Tip: To synchronize content between your phone and Nokia Services, use the Ovi Sync
application.
About Ovi Sync
 Select  > Ovi Sync.
You can synchronize contacts, calendar events, and notes between your phone and
Nokia Services. This way you always have a backup of your important content. To use
Ovi Sync, you need a Nokia account. If you do not have a Nokia account, access a
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							If you use Ovi Sync to automatically synchronize your contacts with Nokia Services,
do not allow synchronization with any other service, such as Mail for Exchange, as
there may be conflicts.
Copy contacts or pictures between phones
You can synchronize and copy contacts, pictures, and other content between two
compatible Nokia phones, free of charge, using Bluetooth.
Select 
 > Settings > Connectivity > Data transfer > Phone switch.
1 Select from the following:
  — Copy content from another phone.
  — Copy content to another phone.
  — Synchronize content between two phones.
2 Select the phone you want to connect to, and pair the phones. Bluetooth needs
to be activated in both phones.
3 If the other phone requires a passcode, enter the passcode. The passcode, which
you can define yourself, must be entered in both phones. The passcode in some
phones is fixed. For details, see the user guide of the other phone.
The passcode is valid only for the current connection.
4 Select the content and OK.
Protect your phoneSet your phone to lock automatically
Want to protect your phone against unauthorized use? Define a security code, and
set your phone to lock itself automatically when youre not using it.
1Select 
 > Settings > Phone > Phone management and Security settings >
Phone and SIM card.
2Select Security code, and enter a security code. A minimum of 4 characters is
required, and numbers, symbols, and upper and lower case letters can be used.
Keep the security code secret and in a safe place separate from your phone. If
you forget the security 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.
3Select Phone autolock period >  User defined, and define the length of time after
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							Lock your phone manually
On the home screen, press the power key 
, select Lock phone, and enter the
security code.
Unlock your phone
Slide the key lock switch, enter the security code, and select OK.
If the key lock switch is out of reach, press the menu key, and select Unlock.
Lock your phone remotely
Forgot your phone at work and want to lock it to prevent unauthorized use? You can
lock your phone remotely using a predefined text message. You can also lock the
memory card remotely.
Enable remote locking
1 Select 
 > Settings > Phone > Phone management and Security settings >
Phone and SIM card > Remote phone locking > Enabled.
2 Enter the text message content. It can be 5-20 characters, and both upper and
lower case letters can be used.
3 Enter the same text again to verify it.
4 Enter the lock code.
Send the lock message
To lock the phone remotely, write the predefined text, and send it to your phone as
a text message.
To unlock your phone, you need the lock code.
Encrypt your data
Want to protect your data against unauthorized use? You can encrypt data on your
phone using an encryption key.
Select 
 > Settings > Phone > Phone management > Security settings >
Encryption.
It may take several minutes to encrypt or decrypt your data. During the encryption
process, do not:
•Use your phone unless you have to
•Switch your phone off
If you havent set your phone to lock itself automatically when not in use, you are
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							Encrypt the phone memory
Select Encryption off.
Decrypt the phone memory
Select Encryption on.
Prepare your phone for recycling
If you buy a new phone, or otherwise want to dispose of your phone, Nokia
recommends that you recycle your phone. Beforehand, remove all personal
information and content from your phone.
Remove all content
1 Back up the content you want to keep to a compatible memory card or to a
compatible computer.
2 Close all active connections and calls.
3Select 
 > Settings and Phone > Phone management > Factory settings >
Delete data and restore.
4 If prompted, enter the security code.
5 Your phone switches off and then on again. Check carefully that all your personal
content, such as contacts, pictures, music, videos, notes, messages, mail,
presentations, games and other installed applications have been removed.
Content and information stored on the memory card or SIM card is not removed.
Remember to remove your memory and SIM card from the phone.
Connectivity
Internet connectionsDefine how your phone connects to the internet
Your phone automatically checks for and connects to an available known network
when a network connection is needed. Selection is based on the connection settings,
unless there are application-specific settings applied.
Select 
 > Settings and Connectivity > Settings.
Use a mobile data connection
Select Mobile data > On.
Use a mobile data connection when abroad
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							Using a mobile data connection to connect to the internet when abroad can raise data
transfer costs substantially.
You can also set the phone to use a mobile data connection only when in your home
network or home country.
Use a Wi-Fi connection only
Select Mobile data > Off.
An access point can be a mobile data connection or a Wi-Fi connection.
You can collect access points in a destination list, and rearrange the priority order
within the list.
Example: If a Wi-Fi access point is ranked above a mobile data access point in a
destination list, the phone will always try to first connect to the Wi-Fi access point,
only connecting to the mobile data access point if the Wi-Fi network is not available.
Add a new access point to a destination list
Select Network destinations > Access point.
Change the priority of an access point in the internet destination list
1 Select Network destinations > Internet.
2 Select and hold an access point, and from the pop-up menu, select Change
priority.
3 Tap the position in the list to move the access point to.
Wi-FiAbout Wi-Fi connections 
 Select  > Settings and Connectivity > Wi-Fi.
Tip: You can also manage your connections in the status menu. Swipe down from the
notification area, and select Wi-Fi. If Wi-Fi is not displayed, select 
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							Tip: You can add a Wi-Fi widget  to the home screen. To quickly activate or
deactivate the Wi-Fi feature, select the switch in the widget. To open the Wi-Fi
application, select 
 in the widget. The Wi-Fi feature needs to be activated.
The Wi-Fi application displays a list of available networks and helps you connect to a
Wi-Fi network.
Important: Use encryption to increase the security of your Wi-Fi connection. Using
encryption reduces the risk of others accessing your data.
Note: Using Wi-Fi may be restricted in some countries. For example, in France, you
are only allowed to use Wi-Fi indoors. For more information, contact your local
authorities.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network at home 
To help save data costs, connect to your home Wi-Fi network when you are at home
and want to browse the web on your phone.
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