Nokia 8 user guide

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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

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

Swipe

Place your finger on the screen, and slide your finger in the direction you want.

Scroll through a long list or menu

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

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.

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.

Use the navigation keys

To see which apps you have open, tap the overview key check_box_outline_blank.

To switch to another app, tap the app you want. To close an app, tap the close icon next to it.

To go back to the previous screen you were in, tap the back key . Your phone remembers all the apps and websites you've visited since the last time your screen was locked.

To go to the home screen, tap the home key panorama_fish_eye. The app you were in stays open in the background.

Open two apps at once

For easier navigation between apps, press and hold the overview check_box_outline_blank key to divide the screen between two apps. To go back to normal view, press and hold the overview check_box_outline_blank key again.

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Nokia G310 5G is designed and built to be repaired from home. That means, using easy to follow guides, authentic spare parts from iFixit, and a few simple tools, you’ll be able to make repairs yourself.

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