Nokia C12 User Guide Issue 2023-01-27 en-OM
Nokia C12 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 Charge your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Use the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nokia C12 User Guide 6 Camera Camera basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Internet and connections Activate Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 23 23 25 25 Browse the web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nokia C12 User Guide Small children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Implanted medical devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Protect your device from harmful content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Medical devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nokia C12 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. © 2022 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.
Nokia C12 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-1535, TA-1519, TA-1508, TA-1513, TA1502. 1. Microphone 7. Earpiece 3. Flash 9. Volume keys 2. Loudspeaker 4. Camera 5. Headset connector 6.
Nokia C12 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 volume levels.
Nokia C12 User Guide 3. If you have a dual-SIM phone, slide the second SIM in slot 2. 4. If you have a memory card, slide it in the memory card slot. 5. Put back the back cover. 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 the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.
Nokia C12 User Guide Your phone supports the USB micro-B cable. You can also charge your phone from a computer with a USB cable, but it may take a longer time. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed. 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. 2.
Nokia C12 User Guide USE THE TOUCH SCREEN Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the touch screen. 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. © 2022 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.
Nokia C12 User Guide Swipe Place your finger on the screen, and slide your finger in the direction you want. 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. © 2022 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.
Nokia C12 User Guide 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. Navigate with gestures To switch on using gesture navigation, tap Settings > System > Gestures > System navigation > Gesture navigation . • To see all your apps, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. • To go to the home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. The app you were in stays open in the background.
Nokia C12 User Guide • To see all your apps, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. • 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 in, tap �. Your phone remembers all the apps and websites you’ve visited since the last time your screen was locked.
Nokia C12 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. 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. PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH A SCREEN LOCK You can set your phone to require authentication when unlocking the screen.
Nokia C12 User Guide 1. Tap Settings > Security > Face unlock . 2. Select what 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 pattern or a password. Your phone may be unlocked by someone or something with similar appearance.
Nokia C12 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. Change your message notification sound Tap Settings > Sound > 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 C12 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. 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 C12 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. 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.
Nokia C12 User Guide 4. Set the phone screen to switch off after a short time. Tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout and select the time. 5. Tap Settings > Display > Brightness level . To adjust the brightness, drag the brightness level slider. Make sure that Adaptive brightness is switched off. 6. Stop apps from running in the background. 7. Use location services selectively: switch location services off when you don’t need them. Tap Settings > Location , and switch off Use location . 8.
Nokia C12 User Guide Make the items on the screen larger 1. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Text and display . 2. Tap Display size , and tap the display size slider until the size is to your liking. © 2022 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.
Nokia C12 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 �. 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 DECLINE . If your phone rings when the screen is locked, swipe down to reject the call. CONTACTS Add a contact 1.
Nokia C12 User Guide 1. Tap Messages . 2. Tap Start chat . 3. To add a recipient, tap �, type in their number, and tap �. To add a recipient from your contacts list, start typing their name and tap the contact. 4. To add more recipients, tap �. After choosing all the recipients, tap Next . 5. Write your message in the text box. 6. Tap �. MAIL You can send mail with your phone when you’re on the go.
Nokia C12 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 �. Take a selfie 1. Tap Camera > � to switch to the front camera. 2. Tap �. Record a video 1. Tap Camera . 2. To switch to the video recording mode, tap Video . 3. Tap � to start recording. 4. To stop recording, tap �. 5. To go back to camera mode, tap Capture .
Nokia C12 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. © 2022 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.
Nokia C12 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. Important: Use encryption to increase the security of your Wi-Fi connection. Using encryption reduces the risk of others accessing your data.
Nokia C12 User Guide BLUETOOTH® Connect to a Bluetooth device 1. Tap Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Bluetooth . 2. Switch Use Bluetooth on. 3. Make sure the other device is switched on. You may need to start the pairing process from the other device. For details, see the user guide for the other device. 4. Tap Pair new device and tap the device you want to pair with from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices. 5. You may need to type in a passcode.
Nokia C12 User Guide 1. Tap Settings > Connected devices > Previously connected devices . 2. Tap � next to a device name. 3. Tap FORGET . VPN 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. Contact your company IT administrator for details of your VPN configuration, or check your VPN service’s website for additional info. Use a secure VPN connection 1.
Nokia C12 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. 1. Tap Settings > System > Date & time . 2. Switch on Set time automatically . 3. Switch on Set time zone automatically .
Nokia C12 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. Add an event 1. Tap Calendar > �. 2. Add the needed details. 3. To make the event repeat on certain days, tap Does not repeat , and select how often the event should repeat. 4. To set a reminder, tap Add notification and set the time. 5. Tap Save .
Nokia C12 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. 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 > �. Get directions to a place 1.
Nokia C12 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 & subscriptions . Always be sure to have a permission from the payment method owner when buying content from Google Play. Download apps 1.
Nokia C12 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) . 2. Follow the instructions shown on your phone. © 2022 HMD Global Oy. All rights reserved.
Nokia C12 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 info, 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. Obey all instructions in restricted areas.
Nokia C12 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. 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 C12 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 authorized service personnel. PROTECT YOUR HEARING To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
Nokia C12 User Guide • Switch the phone on. • If the phone screen and keys are locked, unlock them. • Move to a place with adequate signal strength. On the home screen, tap �. 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: • Put a SIM card in the phone.
Nokia C12 User Guide • Do not paint the device. Paint can prevent proper operation. • Keep the 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 info. During extended operation, the device may feel warm. In most cases, this is normal.
Nokia C12 User Guide 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. 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, replace the battery.
Nokia C12 User Guide 2.0 or later and with applicable country regulations and international and regional safety standards. Other adaptors may not meet applicable safety standards, and charging with such adaptors could pose a risk of property loss or personal injury. To unplug a charger or an accessory, hold and pull the plug, not the cord. Additionally, the following applies if your device has a removable battery: • Always switch the device off and unplug the charger before removing the battery.
Nokia C12 User Guide HEARING Warning: When you use the headset, your ability to hear outside sounds may be affected. Do not use the headset where it can endanger your safety. Some wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. PROTECT YOUR DEVICE FROM HARMFUL CONTENT Your device may be exposed to viruses and other harmful content. Take the following precautions: • Be cautious when opening messages. They may contain malicious software or otherwise be harmful to your device or computer.
Nokia C12 User Guide CERTIFICATION INFORMATION This mobile device meets guidelines for exposure to radio waves. Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields), recommended by international guidelines from the independent scientific organization ICNIRP.
Nokia C12 User Guide COPYRIGHTS AND OTHER NOTICES Copyrights and other notices The availability of some products, features, applications and services described in this guide may vary by region and require activation, sign up, network and/or internet connectivity and an appropriate service plan. For more info, contact your dealer or your service provider. This device may contain commodities, technology or software subject to export laws and regulations from the US and other countries.
