Nokia C21 Plus User Guide Issue 2022-09-06 en-GB
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide Table of Contents 1 About this user guide 5 2 Get started 6 Keep your phone up to date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Keys and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Insert the SIM and memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Charge your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 6 Internet and connections 22 Activate Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Browse the internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide Take care of your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Recycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Battery and charger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 1 About this user guide Important: For important information on the safe use of your device 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. © 2022 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.
Nokia C21 Plus 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. KEYS AND PARTS Your phone This user guide applies to the following models: TA-1426, TA-1431, TA-1433, TA-1424, TA1425, TA-1444. 1. Fingerprint sensor 7. Earpiece 2. Flash 8. Volume keys 3. Camera 9. Power/Lock key 4.
Nokia C21 Plus 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. 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 the volume levels.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 3. If you have a dual-SIM phone, put the second SIM in the SIM2 slot. 4. If you have a memory card, put it in the memory card slot. 5. Slide the tray back in. 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 both the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide SWITCH ON AND SET UP 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. Switch on your phone 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.
Nokia C21 Plus 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. © 2022 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.
Nokia C21 Plus 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. © 2022 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide Navigate with keys – To see all your apps, swipe up from the home key �. • To go to the home screen, tap the home key. The app you were in stays open in the background. – To see which apps you have open, tap �. • To switch to another open app, swipe right and tap the app. • To close all the open apps, tap CLEAR ALL . – To go back to the previous screen you were on, tap �. Your phone remembers all the apps and websites you‘ve visited since the last time your screen was locked.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 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. To lock your keys and screen, press the power key. Unlock the keys and screen Press the power key and swipe up across the screen. If asked, provide additional credentials. © 2022 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 3 Basics PERSONALIZE YOUR PHONE Change your wallpaper Tap Settings > Display > Advanced > Wallpaper . Change your phone ringtone Tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone SIM1 or Phone ringtone SIM2 , and select the tone. Change your message notification sound Tap Settings > Sound > Advanced > Default notification sound . NOTIFICATIONS Use the notification panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, icons appear at the top of the screen.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide Use the quick setting icons To activate certain features, tap the quick settings icons on the notification panel. To see more icons, drag the menu down. To rearrange the icons, tap �, tap and hold an icon, and then drag it to another location. 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.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide AUTOMATIC TEXT CORRECTION 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 suggestion.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide BATTERY LIFE Extend battery life To save power: 1. Always charge the battery fully. 2. Mute unnecessary sounds, such as touch sounds. Tap Settings > Sound > Advanced , and under Other sounds and vibrations , select which sounds to keep. 3. Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker. 4. Set the phone screen to switch off after a short time. Tap Settings > Display > Advanced > Screen timeout and select the time. 5. Tap Settings > Display > Brightness level .
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 4 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 �. If you have a second SIM card inserted, tap the corresponding icon to make a call from that SIM. Answer a call If your phone rings when the screen is unlocked, tap ANSWER . If your phone rings when the screen is locked, swipe up to answer. Reject a call If your phone rings when the screen is unlocked, tap REJECT .
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide SEND MESSAGES Send a message 1. Tap Messages . 2. Tap Start chat . 3. To add a recipient, tap �, type in their number, and then tap �. To add a recipient from your contacts list, start typing their name and then tap the contact. 4. To add more recipients, tap �. After selecting all the recipients, tap Next . 5. Write your message in the text box. 6. Tap �. EMAIL You can send mail with your phone when you’re on the go.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 5 Camera CAMERA BASICS Take a photo Shoot sharp, vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album. 1. Tap Camera . 2. Take aim and focus. 3. Tap �. Take a selfie 1. Tap Camera > � to switch to the front camera. 2. Tap �. Take photos with a timer 1. Tap Camera . 2. Tap � and select the time. 3. Tap �. VIDEOS Record a video 1. Tap Camera . 3. Tap � to start recording. 2. To switch to the video recording mode, tap Video . 4. To stop recording, tap �. 5.
Nokia C21 Plus 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. 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 1. Tap Gallery , tap the photo that you want to share and tap �. 2.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 6 Internet and connections ACTIVATE WI-FI Using a Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data connection. If both Wi-Fi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the WiFi connection. Turn on Wi-Fi 1. Tap Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi . 2. Switch Use Wi-Fi 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.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide Use your phone to connect your computer to the internet Use your mobile data connection to access the Internet with your laptop or other device. 1. Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering . 2. Switch on Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile data connection over Wi-Fi, USB tethering to use a USB connection, Bluetooth tethering to use Bluetooth or Ethernet tethering to use a USB Ethernet cable connection.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide Share your content using Bluetooth If you want to share your photos or other content with a friend, send them to your friend’s phone using Bluetooth. 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 phone. 1. Tap Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Bluetooth . 2. Make sure Bluetooth is switched on for both phones and the phones are visible to each other.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide Edit a VPN profile 1. Tap � next to a profile name. 2. Change the information as required. Delete a VPN profile 1. Tap � next to a profile name. 2. Tap FORGET . © 2022 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 7 Organise 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 service provider. 1. Tap Settings > System > Date & time . 2. Switch Use network-provided time on. 3. Switch Use network-provided time zone on.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide CALENDAR Manage calendars Tap Calendar > �, and select the type of calendar you want to see. Calendars are added automatically when you add an account to your phone. To add a new account with a calendar, go to the apps menu and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account . Add an event 1. Tap Calendar > �. the event should repeat. 2. Type in the details you want and set the time. 4. To set a reminder, tap Add notification , set the time and tap Done . 3.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 8 Maps FIND PLACES AND GET DIRECTIONS Find a spot Google Maps helps you find specific locations and businesses. 1. Tap Maps . 2. Enter search words, such as a street address or place name, in the search bar. 3. Select an item from the list of proposed matches as you write or tap �to search. The location is shown on the map. If no search results are found, make sure the spelling of your search words is correct. See your current location Tap Maps > �.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 9 Apps, updates and backups GET APPS FROM GOOGLE PLAY 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 , tap your Google logo on the search field, and then tap Payments & subscriptions . Always make sure that you have permission from the payment method owner when buying content from Google Play. Download apps 1. Tap Play Store . 2.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide Install available updates Tap Settings > System > Advanced > System update > Check for update to check if updates are available. When your phone notifies you that an update is available, just follow the instructions shown on the screen. If your phone is low on memory, you may need to move your photos and other stuff to the memory card.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 10 Protect 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 1. Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock . 2. Choose the type of lock and follow the instructions on your phone. PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FINGERPRINT Add a fingerprint 1. Tap Settings > Security > Fingerprint . 2.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FACE Set up face authentication 1. Tap Settings > Security > Face unlock . 2. Select which backup unlocking method you want to use for the lock screen and follow the instructions shown on your phone. Keep your eyes open and make sure your face is fully visible and not covered by any object, such as a hat or sunglasses. Note: Using your face to unlock your phone is less secure than using a fingerprint, pattern or password.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide Select your SIM PIN code You can choose which digits to use for the SIM PIN. The SIM PIN can be 4-8 digits. 1. Tap Settings > Security > Advanced > SIM card lock . 2. Under the selected SIM card, tap Change SIM PIN . ACCESS CODES Learn what the different codes on your phone are for. PIN or PIN2 PINs or PIN2s have 4-8 digits. These codes protect your SIM card against unauthorised use or are required to access some features.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide IMEI code The IMEI code is used to identify phones in the network. You may also need to give the number to your authorised service facility or phone dealer. To view your IMEI code: • dial *#06# • check the original sales box If the IMEI code is printed on your phone, you may find it, for example, on the SIM tray or under the back cover, if your phone has a removable cover.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 11 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 information, read the complete user guide. SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS Switch the device off when mobile device 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.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide AUTHORISED SERVICE Only authorised 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. KEEP YOUR DEVICE DRY If your device is water-resistant, see its IP rating in the device’s technical specifications for more detailed guidance. © 2022 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.
Nokia C21 Plus 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. Stop using the device until the glass is replaced by authorised service personnel. PROTECT YOUR HEARING To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide NETWORK SERVICES AND COSTS Using some features and services, or downloading content, including free items, requires 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 network service provider or by the service provider you are using when travelling.
Nokia C21 Plus 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, humidity, and all types of liquid or moisture can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits. • Do not use or store the device in dusty or dirty areas. • Do not store the device in high temperatures. High temperatures may damage the device or battery.
Nokia C21 Plus 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 a separate collection point at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste: take them for recycling. For information on your nearest recycling point, check with your local waste authority.
Nokia C21 Plus 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 extremely high temperature, such as disposing of it in a fire, as that may cause the battery to explode or leak flammable liquid or gas.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide 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 centimetres (6 inches) between a wireless device and the medical device. Persons who have such devices should: • Always keep the wireless device more than 6 inches (15.3 centimetres) from the medical device. • Not carry the wireless device in a breast pocket.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide VEHICLES Radio signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in vehicles. For more information, check with the manufacturer of your vehicle or its equipment. Only authorised personnel should install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation may be dangerous and invalidate your warranty. Check regularly that all wireless device equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide During general use, the SAR values are usually well below the values stated above. This is because, for purposes of system efficiency and to minimise interference on the network, the operating power of your mobile is automatically decreased when full power is not needed for the call. The lower the power output, the lower the SAR value. Device models may have different versions and more than one value.
Nokia C21 Plus User Guide HMD Global does not make any representations, provide a warranty, or take any responsibility for the functionality, content, or end-user support of third-party apps provided with your device. By using an app, you acknowledge that the app is provided as is. Downloading of maps, games, music, and videos and uploading of images and videos may involve transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission.
