Nokia 106 User Guide

About This User Guide

❗ Important: For important information about the safe use of your device and battery, read "Product and Safety Information" before using the device. To learn how to start using your new device, read the user guide.

Introduction

Keys and Parts

Your phone:

Diagram Description: The phone is shown from the front and top. Numbered callouts indicate the following parts:

• 1. Microphone
• 2. Call key
• 3. Left selection key
• 4. Scroll key
• 5. Earpiece/Loudspeaker
• 6. Flashlight
• 7. Right selection key
• 8. Power/End key
• 9. Headset connector
• 10. USB connector

This user guide applies to the following models: TA-1561, TA-1579, TA-1572, TA-1578, TA-1564, TA-1571.

Some of the accessories mentioned in this user guide, such as charger, headset, or data cable, may be sold separately.

Setting Up and Switching On Your Phone

Mini SIM: This device is designed for use with a mini-SIM card only. Using incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or device, or corrupt stored data.

Opening the back cover:

1. Insert your fingernail into the small slot on the side of the phone, lift, and remove the cover.
2. If the battery is in the phone, lift it out.

Inserting SIM cards:

Diagram Description: Shows the phone's interior with SIM card slots labeled SIM1 and SIM2.

1. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the contact area face down.
2. If you have a dual-SIM phone, slide the second SIM into the SIM2 slot. Both SIM cards are available simultaneously when the device is not in use. However, while one SIM card is active (e.g., during a call), the other may be unavailable.

Tip: To check if your phone supports 2 SIM cards, consult the label on the sales box. If there are 2 IMEI codes on the label, your phone is dual-SIM.

Inserting the memory card:

Diagram Description: Shows a microSD card being inserted into a slot, with a holder being slid and locked.

1. Slide the memory card holder to the right and lift it up.
2. Place the memory card in the memory card slot.
3. Close the holder and slide it to the left to lock it in place.
4. Put back the battery.
5. Put back the back cover.

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.

Suggestion: Use a fast microSD memory card up to 32 GB from a known manufacturer.

Turning On the Phone

Press and hold the [Power/End] key.

Charging the Phone

Your new phone is supplied with a partially charged battery from the factory, but you may need to recharge it before use.

Charging the battery:

1. Plug the charger into a wall socket.
2. Connect the charger to the phone. When charging is complete, first disconnect the charger from the phone, then from the wall socket.

If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes for the charge indicator to appear.

Suggestion: You can use USB charging when wall sockets are unavailable. The efficiency of USB charging varies greatly, and charging may take longer to start, and the device may take longer to become functional.

Keyboard

Using the Phone Keys

• To view your phone's applications and functions, select Menu on the home screen.
• To navigate to an application or function, press the scroll key up, down, left, or right. To open the application or function, press the scroll key.
• To return to the home screen, press the End key.
• To change your phone's volume during a call or while listening to the radio, scroll left or right.
• To turn on the flashlight, on the home screen, press the scroll key up twice. To turn it off, scroll up once. Do not point the light into eyes.

Locking the Keyboard

To prevent accidental key presses, lock the keyboard: select Go to > Lock keyboard. To unlock the keyboard, press the End key and select Unlock.

Typing with the Keyboard

Press a key multiple times until the desired letter appears.

To type a space, press the 0 key.

To type a special character or punctuation mark, press the asterisk key or, if using the dictionary, press and hold the # key.

To switch between uppercase and lowercase, press the # key multiple times.

To type a number, press and hold a number key.

Calls, Contacts, and Messages

Calls

Making a Call

Learn how to make a call with your new phone.

1. Dial the phone number. To dial the '+' character, used for international calls, press the * key twice.
2. Press the Call key. If prompted, select the SIM you want to use.
3. To end the call, press the End key.

Answering a Call

Press the [Call] key.

Contacts

Adding a Contact

1. Select Menu > [Contacts icon] > Add contact.
2. Select where you want to save the contact.
3. Enter the name and dial the number.
4. Select Save.

Saving a Contact from the Call Log

1. Select Menu > [Call history icon] > Missed calls, Received calls, or Dialed calls, depending on the log you want to save from.
2. Scroll to the number you want to save, select Options > Save, and select where you want to save the contact.
3. Add the contact name, check if the phone number is correct, and select Save.

Calling a Contact

You can call a contact directly from the contact list.

1. Select Menu > [Contacts icon].
2. Select Names and scroll to the contact you want to call.
3. Press the Call key.

Sending Messages

Writing and Sending Messages

1. Select Menu > [Messages icon] > Write message.
2. Write your message.
3. Select Options > Send.
4. Enter a phone number or select Search and add a recipient from your contact list.
5. Select Save.

If you have a dual-SIM phone, you may need to select the SIM card you want to use to send the message.

You can send text messages longer than the character limit for a single message. Longer messages are sent as two or more messages. Your service provider may charge accordingly. Characters with accents, other marks, or some language options, take more space, and limit the number of characters that can be sent in a single message.

Personalizing Your Phone

Changing Tones

Setting New Tones

1. Select Menu > [Settings icon] > Tone settings.
2. Select the tone you want to change and for which SIM card, if prompted.
3. Scroll to the desired tone and select Save.

Changing the Home Screen Appearance

Selecting a New Wallpaper

You can change the home screen background.

1. Select Menu > [Settings icon] > Display settings > Wallpaper.
2. Select the wallpaper you want.
3. Select how you want to position the wallpaper on the home screen.

Showing Date and Time

If desired, you can display the date and time on the phone's home screen. Select Menu > [Settings icon] > Clock settings > Date and time view > Show clock. To have the phone automatically update the time, set Auto-update date and time to Activated. You may need to restart your phone for this setting to take effect.

Suggestion: You can also configure your phone to show the time even in standby mode. Select Menu > [Settings icon] > Display settings > Standby screen > Activated.

Modes

Personalizing Modes

There are various modes you can use for different situations. For example, you can use a silent mode to silence the phone's sounds and an outdoor mode for noisy environments.

Further customization of modes is possible.

1. Select Menu > [Settings icon] > Modes.
2. Select a mode to Personalize.

For each mode, you can configure a tone, tone volume, message sounds, etc.

Adding Shortcuts

Editing Go to Settings

In the bottom left of the home screen is Go to, which contains shortcuts to various applications and settings. Select the shortcuts that are most useful to you.

1. Select Menu > [Settings icon] > Go to settings.
2. Select Selection options.
3. Scroll to each shortcut you want to include in the Go to list and select Mark.
4. Select Done > Yes to save changes.

The Go to list can also be reorganized.

1. Select Organize.
2. Scroll to the item you want to move, select Move, and choose the location.
3. Select Back > Save to save changes.

Clock, Calendar, and Calculator

Alarm

Setting an Alarm

1. Select Menu > [Clock icon] > Set alarm.
2. Select an alarm and use the scroll key to adjust the time.
3. Select Save.

If you want the alarm to repeat on specific days, select the alarm, then Repeat alarm > Repeat alarm, scroll to each day you want the alarm to sound, and select Mark. Then select Done > Yes.

Calendar

Adding a Calendar Event

1. Select Menu > [Calendar icon].
2. Scroll to a date and select Options > Add reminder.
3. Enter the event name and select Save.
4. Select whether to add an alarm to the event and select Save.

Calculator

Learn to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with the phone's calculator.

How to Calculate

1. Select Menu > [Calculator icon].
2. Enter the first factor of the calculation, use the scroll key to select the operation, and enter the second factor.
3. Select Result to get the calculation result.

Select Clear to empty the number fields.

Emptying the Phone

Restoring Initial Values

Restoring the Phone

You can restore the phone to its original factory settings, but be careful, as this will delete all data saved in the phone's memory and all personalization. If you are disposing of your phone, remember that deleting all private content is your responsibility.

To restore the phone's original settings and delete all data, type *#7370# on the home screen. If prompted, enter your security code.

Safety and Product Information

For Your Safety

Read these simple guidelines. Failure to do so could expose you to dangerous situations or violate local laws and regulations. For more information, read the complete user guide.

Switching Off in Restricted Areas

Switch off the device when mobile devices are not allowed or when they can cause interference or a dangerous situation, for example, inside an aircraft, a hospital, or near medical equipment, fuels, chemicals, or in explosion-risk areas. Follow all instructions in restricted areas.

Road Safety is Paramount

Respect local legislation. Always keep your hands free to maneuver the vehicle while driving. Your primary priority while driving should be road safety.

Interference

All wireless devices may be subject to interference that could affect performance.

Authorized Service

The product should only be installed or repaired by authorized service personnel.

Batteries, Chargers, and Other Accessories

Use only batteries, chargers, and other accessories approved by HMD Global Oy for this device. Do not connect incompatible products.

Keep the Device Dry

? [Keep Dry] If the device is water-resistant, consult its IP rating in the device's technical specifications for more detailed information.

Protect Your Hearing

? [Hearing Protection] To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volumes for prolonged periods. Proceed with caution when holding the device near your ear while the speaker is in use.

Emergency Calls

❗ Important: Connections are not guaranteed to function under all conditions. Never rely solely on any wireless phone for your essential communications, such as medical emergencies.

Before making a call:

• Activate the phone.
• If the phone's screen and keypad are locked, unlock them.
• Go to a location where the signal strength is adequate.

1. Press the End key several times until the home screen appears.
2. Dial the official emergency number for your current location. Emergency call numbers vary geographically.
3. Press the Call key.
4. Provide the necessary information as accurately as possible. Do not end the call until you receive permission to do so.

You may also need to do the following:

• Insert a SIM card into the phone.
• If the phone prompts for a PIN code, enter the official emergency number for your location.
• Disable call restrictions on the phone, such as call barring, fixed dialing, or closed user group.

Device Care

Handle the device, battery, charger, and accessories with care. The following suggestions will help you keep your device operational.

• Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture may contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits.
• Do not use or store the device in dirty or dusty areas.
• Do not store the device in places where the temperature is high. High temperatures can damage the device or battery.
• Do not store the device in places where the temperature is very low. When the device warms up to its normal temperature, moisture may form inside, which could damage it.
• Do not open the device in any way other than as indicated in this user guide.
• Unauthorized modifications can damage the device and violate regulations governing radio devices.
• Do not drop, hit, or move the device or battery roughly. Rough handling could damage it.
• Use only a soft, clean, and dry cloth to clean the device surface.
• Do not paint the device. Paint may impede its proper functioning.
• Keep the device away from magnets or magnetic fields.
• To keep your important data safe, store it in at least two different locations, such as on a device, a memory card, or a computer, or write down important information.

During prolonged operation, the device may heat up. In most cases, this is normal. To prevent overheating, the device may automatically slow down, some applications may close, charging may be deactivated, and if necessary, it may shut down. If the device is not functioning correctly, take it to the nearest authorized service center.

Recycling

♻️ [Recycling] Always take electronic products, batteries, and packaging materials to specific collection points. This helps prevent uncontrolled waste disposal and promotes material recycling. Electrical and electronic products contain many valuable materials, including metals (such as copper, aluminum, steel, and magnesium) and precious metals (such as gold, silver, and palladium). All device materials can be recovered as materials and energy.

WEEE Symbol (Crossed-out Wheelie Bin)

?️ [Do Not Dispose] The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on the product, battery, documentation, or packaging serves to remind the user that all electrical and electronic products and their batteries must be taken to a designated collection point at the end of their service life. Remember to erase personal data from the device first. Do not dispose of these products in unsorted municipal waste bins; take them for recycling. For information on the nearest recycling point, consult your local waste authority or read about HMD's recovery program and its availability in your country at www.hmd.com/phones/support/topics/recycle.

Battery and Charger Information

To check if the phone's battery is removable or not, consult the printed guide.

Battery and Charger Safety Information

Once your device is fully charged, unplug the charger from the device and the power outlet. Note that continuous charging should not exceed 12 hours. If a fully charged battery is not used, it will lose its charge over time.

Extreme temperatures reduce battery capacity and lifespan. Try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F) for optimal performance. A device with a battery that is too cold or too hot may not function temporarily. Note that the battery may deplete faster in low temperatures, and the battery may lose enough charge to turn off the phone within minutes. When outdoors in cold temperatures, keep the phone warm.

Comply with local regulations. Recycle whenever possible. Do not dispose of them in domestic waste.

Do not expose the battery to extremely low air pressure or excessively high temperatures, such as throwing it into a fire for disposal, as this may cause the battery to explode or leak flammable liquid or gas.

Do not disassemble, cut, crush, bend, puncture, or otherwise damage the battery. If leaks are observed in the battery, prevent the liquid from coming into contact with eyes or skin. If contact has occurred, immediately clean the affected skin or eyes with water, or seek medical assistance. Do not modify or attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery; do not immerse it or expose it to water or other liquids. Batteries can explode if damaged.

Use the battery and charger only for their intended purposes. Improper use or the use of unapproved or incompatible batteries or chargers may pose risks of fire, explosion, or other hazards, as well as invalidate any approval or warranty. If you believe the battery or charger is damaged, take it to a service center or the phone's distributor before continuing to use it. Never use a damaged charger or battery. Do not use the charger outdoors. Do not charge the device during an electrical storm. When the charger is not included in the sales package, charge your device using the data cable (included) and a USB power adapter (may be sold separately). You can charge your device with third-party power cables and adapters that comply with USB 2.0 or later and applicable national and international safety standards. Other adapters may not comply with applicable safety standards, and charging with such adapters could pose a risk of property loss or personal injury.

To disconnect chargers or accessories, hold the connector and pull it, not the cable. Additionally, if the device has a removable battery, the following considerations apply:

• Always switch off the device and unplug the charger before removing covers or the battery.
• Accidental short circuits can occur if a metallic object comes into contact with the battery's metal bands. If this happens, the battery or the other object could be damaged.

Children

The device and its accessories are not toys. They may contain small parts. Keep them out of reach of small children.

Medical Devices

Radio transmission equipment, including mobile phones, can interfere with the operation of medical devices that are not adequately protected. Consult a doctor or the medical device manufacturer to determine if it is adequately protected against external radiation.

Implanted Medical Devices

To avoid potential interference, manufacturers of implanted medical devices (e.g., pacemakers, insulin pumps, or neurostimulators) recommend maintaining a minimum separation distance of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) between a wireless device and the medical device. People with such devices should:

• Always keep the wireless device more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) away from the medical device.
• Do not carry the wireless device in a pocket located at chest height.
• Hold the wireless device near the ear on the side opposite the medical device.
• Switch off the wireless device if interference is suspected.
• Follow the instructions of the implanted medical device manufacturer.

If you have any doubts about using the wireless device with an implanted medical device, consult your medical product provider.

Hearing

⚠️ Warning: When using a portable device, the ability to hear sounds in open spaces may be affected. Do not use headphones in circumstances that could endanger your safety.

Some wireless devices may interfere with certain hearing aids.

Protecting the Device Against Harmful Content

The device may be exposed to viruses and other harmful content. Be careful when opening messages. They may contain malicious or harmful software for the device.

Vehicles

Radio signals can affect the electronic systems of vehicles that are not properly installed or protected. For more information, consult your vehicle or equipment manufacturer. Devices should only be installed in a vehicle by authorized personnel. Incorrect installation can be dangerous and void the warranty. Regularly check that your vehicle's mobile device equipment is correctly mounted and functions properly. Do not store or transport flammable or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories. Do not place the device or accessories over an airbag deployment zone.

Potentially Explosive Environments

Switch off the device in environments with potentially explosive elements, such as near gasoline pumps. A spark could cause an explosion or fire that could cause physical injury or death. Respect restrictions in areas with fuels, chemical facilities, or where explosions occur. Areas with a potentially explosive environment may not be clearly indicated. These areas include places where you are told to switch off the vehicle engine, under the deck of boats, in chemical transfer or storage facilities, and where the atmosphere contains chemicals or particles such as grains, dust, or metallic powders. Consult with manufacturers of vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) to see if this device can be used safely near these vehicles.

Certification Information

This mobile device complies with mobile radio signal exposure guidelines. Your mobile device is a transmitter and receiver of mobile radio signals. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to mobile radio signals (radiofrequency electromagnetic fields) recommended by the international guidelines of the independent scientific organization ICNIRP. These guidelines incorporate considerable safety margins to ensure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health. Exposure guidelines are based on the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which is an expression of the amount of radiofrequency (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.

SAR tests are performed with the device in standard operating positions, transmitting at its highest certified power level, in all frequency bands. This device complies with RF exposure guidelines when used next to the head or when kept at a minimum distance of 1.5 centimeters (5/8 inches) from the body. When carrying the mobile phone in a holster, with a belt clip, or other wearable support, these should not be made of metal and should ensure at least the specified body separation distance.

To send data or messages, a good network connection is required. Sending may be delayed until a connection of this nature is available. Follow the separation distance instructions until the transmission is complete.

During general use, SAR values are usually well below the values indicated above. This is because your mobile device's operating power is reduced when full power is not needed to make the call. This increases system efficiency and minimizes network interference. The lower the power output, the lower the SAR value.

Device models may have different versions and more than one value. Over time, component and design changes may occur, some of which could affect SAR values.

For more information, visit www.sar-tick.com. Note that mobile devices may be transmitting signals even when you are not making a voice call.

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that current scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions during the use of mobile devices. If you wish to reduce your exposure, we recommend limiting your use or using a hands-free kit to keep the device away from your head and body. For more information, explanations, and discussions on RF exposure, visit the WHO website at www.who.int/health-topics/electromagnetic-fields#tab=tab_1.

Consult www.hmd.com/sar for the device's maximum SAR value.

Digital Rights Management

When using this device, you must comply with applicable legislation, local customs, privacy, and the legitimate rights of others, including copyright. Copyright protection may prohibit copying or modification, and the transfer of photos, music, and other content.

Copyrights and Other Notices

Copyrights

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Downloading maps, games, music, and videos, and uploading images and videos may involve transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for data transmission. The availability of particular products, services, and features may vary by region. Please check with your local dealer for further details and availability of language options.

Certain features, functionality, and product specifications may be network dependent and subject to additional terms, conditions, and charges.

All specifications, features, and other product information provided are subject to change without notice.

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