NEC N342i User Manual

NEC N342i User Manual

Nec n342i: user guide
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Important Information
Safety And Performances
Before You Start
Getting Started
Basic Calls and Phone Use
Call Options
Personalizing Settings
Text Entry
Message
emocion
Phonebook
Camera
My data
Java™ application
Accessory
Index
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  • Page 1 Important Information Safety And Performances Before You Start Getting Started Basic Calls and Phone Use Call Options Personalizing Settings Text Entry Message emocion Phonebook Camera My data Java™ application Accessory Index...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Read this information before using your phone... 7 Conditions of Use ... 7 FCC RF Exposure Information ... 7 Body-worn Operation ... 7 Declaration of Conformity ... 7 Safety And Performances Emergency services ... 8 General care ... 8 Aircraft safety ... 8 Hospital safety ...
  • Page 3 Accepting a call ... 25 Rejecting a call ... 25 Placing a call on hold ... 25 Making a second call... 26 Receiving a second call (subscription dependent) ... 26 Making multi-party calls (subscription dependent) ... 26 Unsuccessful calls/Auto redial... 26 Call features ...
  • Page 4 Transfer rate ... 45 T9® input... 45 Reset settings... 45 Text Entry Mode change... 46 Text edit screen option menu ... 46 Mark text/Unmark text ... 46 T9® language... 46 T9® preferred ... 46 T9® English text input ... 46 Normal text input (ABC) ...
  • Page 5 Lists ... 64 Personal Directory (ADN) ... 64 Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) ... 64 Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN) ... 64 Storing numbers & name in phonebook ... 65 Starting and recall stored number ... 65 Editing or personalizing phone memory numbers .. 65 Groups ...
  • Page 6 Calculator ... 86 Calculator key ... 86 Currency converter... 87 Rate setting ... 87 Rate compute ... 87 Composer... 87 Voice memo ... 88 Record voice ... 88 Data rate ... 88 PC sync ... 88 Index...
  • Page 7: Important Information

    Read this information before using your phone Conditions of Use Operation of this NEC mobile phone is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 8: Safety And Performances

    Safety And Performances Emergency services To make an emergency call in any country • Press 112 and Ask the operator for the service which you require: Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade, Coastguard or Mountain Rescue Services. Give your location and, if possible, remain stationary to maintain phone contact.
  • Page 9: Vehicles Equipped With An Air Bag

    The use of third party equipment, cables or accessories, not manufactured or authorised by NEC, may invalidate the warranty of your cellphone and also adversely affect the phone's operation. For example use only the NEC mains cable supplied with the AC charger.
  • Page 10: Before You Start

    Before You Start Cellphone system structure Every time you use your phone, there are several components involved for the phone to operate successfully and to process a call: Service provider The people that The people that supply make your phone your SIM card and bills All the features described in this user manual are supported by your phone.
  • Page 11: Parts And Functions

    Parts and functions Earpiece Main-LCD 4 Way navigation keys Left Softkey/ Right Softkey Menu key End/On-Off key Call key Centre key Alphanumeric keys Speaker Antenna Camera 2nd-LCD Battery rear cover Charger Connection Earphone jack cover Side key...
  • Page 12: Display Information

    Display information Main-LCD graphic display area This area contains the greetings graphic on power up, status graphics, as well as information when searching for networks and making calls. The standby screen shows the current network, vibrator status, current active mode, current time and date and whatever you have keyed using the phone’s keypad.
  • Page 13: Main Menu

    (Start or Send) key: Press to dial, call or to receive a call. Also serves as an access key to the Dialled calls list. Left Softkey: Press to activate the function displayed on the screen directly above it (bottom left of the screen).
  • Page 14: Option Menu Operation Example

    a function, adjusting levels, selecting an option, and to toggle a function on or off. To select a menu, move the navigation key to highlight the required option and press designated for the Option menu. • Check box/ Radio button A check box enables / disables an option as displayed in the Option menu and multiple check boxes can be selected at the same time.
  • Page 15: Main Phone Features

    Main phone features The GSM/GPRS phone can be used in almost any part of the world with the Tri-band (GSM 900/1800/1900 bands) features. Your phone has the following features: • 2 Softkeys • Li-ion Battery • Alternate Line Service (ALS) compatible •...
  • Page 16: Displayed Icons For Main-Lcd

    Displayed icons for Main-LCD Indicates the signal strength level. Appears when you are outside the service area. Indicates Line status (ALS Line 1/No ALS). Indicates Line status (ALS Line 2 Unencrypted). Indicates that there is an unread SMS. Indicates that the Inbox in your phone is full.
  • Page 17: Displayed Icons For 2Nd-Lcd

    Displayed icons for 2nd-LCD 9 10 Indicates signal strength. Appears when you are outside the service area. Date Day of the week Indicates battery level. Battery animation appears during charging. Indicates that there is a new message(s) in your phone. Indicates that there is a missed call in your phone.
  • Page 18: Overview Of Menu Function

    Overview of menu function To access each main menu function, press functions. Press again to confirm the main menu. Alternatively, press the main menu key number directly (see the following table). Pressing 0 from the main menu will display your own number. Main menu 2nd Level menu Phonebook...
  • Page 19: Getting Started

    • Fully charged battery Service activation Before you can use your new NEC phone, the service must be activated by your service provider. Please contact your local service provider regarding phone activation. Voice mail messaging and text messaging Voice mail messaging and text messaging services, when available, are provided by your service provider. Before you can receive voice or text messages with your phone, you must subscribe to these service options.
  • Page 20: Sim Card

    SIM card Before using your phone, you must sign-up/register with a wireless network service provider to receive a personal SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The SIM card contains a computer chip that keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscription, and your SIM phonebook information. It is stored in a recess in the battery compartment.
  • Page 21: Preparing The Battery

    Lower the battery towards the phone to lock into place and slide back the rear cover until you hear a click. • Connect the NEC battery charger supplied with your phone to a suitable main power socket. • Connect the charger plug into the connector at the base of the phone.
  • Page 22: Checking The Battery

    If you need to make or receive calls, the phone can be switched on while it is charging, although the total time taken to charge will be increased. The phone is designed to be charged with NEC equipment listed with the specifications of your phone. plug...
  • Page 23: Changing The Battery

    Make sure the phone is switched off. Some settings, stored numbers, and messages may be lost if the battery is removed while the power is on. 1 Press down the rear cover. 2 Slide the rear cover about 8 mm in the direction indicated by the arrows. 3 Remove the rear cover.
  • Page 24: Basic Calls And Phone Use

    Basic Calls and Phone Use You can make a call in the same way as a normal push-button phone. Press and phone number. Dialing calls • Enter the phone number in the standby screen and check the number on the display. •...
  • Page 25: Receiving Calls

    Receiving calls When you receive a call: • The phone rings (if ring tone is set to ON). • The information on the calling party may be displayed on the screen if the caller has activated calling line identification. • The calling party’s phone number may be displayed if the caller’s information is not stored in the phonebook.
  • Page 26: Making A Second Call

    Making a second call Dial the second call while on the first call. This will put the first call on hold. • To toggle between the first and second call, select • To end one of the calls, press Left Softkey Left Softkey.
  • Page 27: Call Features

    To end a redial attempt, press Right Softkey. Call features Fast dial Fast dials can be activated in the Abbreviated Dialing Numbers by entering a number between 1 to 255 (depending on your SIM card) and pressing #. The phone details that correspond to the record number will be displayed. Press key to dial.
  • Page 28: Volume Control

    Volume control To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, use the navigation key to increase volume and the navigation key to decrease volume.
  • Page 29: Call Options

    Call Options From the main menu, select Phonebook Dialed calls screen will display the date and time of the last 15 calls made on your phone. Dialed calls From the main menu, select Phonebook • Press Right Softkey to return to Call options Call lists There is a total of 3 call lists in your phone's memory:...
  • Page 30: Charge Settings

    Charge settings The Charge settings feature enables you to set a limit in units so your phone cannot be used once the limit is reached. From the main menu, select Phonebook • Select to edit the unit price of each call. You will have to enter your PIN2 before changes can be Currency made.
  • Page 31: Personalizing Settings

    Personalizing Settings Voice volume To adjust the volume during a call, use the decrease volume. When you are not making any calls, use the following procedure: From the main menu, select > Settings slider. • Use the navigation key to increase, or use the level.
  • Page 32: Ring Silencer

    When this feature is enabled, you can stop ringing by pressing any key except From the main menu, select > Settings • Highlight and press Ring silencer box beside the option. • Press Right Softkey to accept changes and return to the Minute reminder You can access this function to set the reminder that tells you how long you are talking on the phone by minute.
  • Page 33: Set Timezone

    • From the main menu, select Settings • Press navigation keys to move along the world map to select the city/time zone closest to you. Press Left Softkey to confirm the time zone selection. • The phone will prompt you as to whether press Right Softkey if it is not.
  • Page 34: Language

    Language If the display is showing any language other than your own, use the following procedure: • From the main menu, select Settings • Use the navigation keys to select the required language and press selection and turn on the radio button. The phone returns to Phone modes You can set your phone to operate in any one of four modes in the •...
  • Page 35: Changing Phone Mode Settings

    Ringer Default melody Ringer volume (From a scale of 1 - 5) Key tone Info tones Vibrator Illumination Key & LCD Auto answer Always off Changing phone mode settings To change the settings of a particular phone mode, use the following procedure. With the standby screen displayed, press menu.
  • Page 36 To change the ring volume settings, select • Highlight the type of calls to change and press Message Friends Colleagues Family • The volume screen showing the level of ring volume is displayed. Use the navigation key to decrease the volume setting to the level required (the level bar moves in the direction corresponding to the key pressed).
  • Page 37: Power On Greetings/Animations

    Power on greetings/animations Two types of greeting/animation screens can be displayed when the phone is power-on: • No greeting (standard powering on screen display animation). • Text greeting (standard powering on screen with text greeting). The type of greeting to display can be selected as follows: •...
  • Page 38: Color Style

    Color style You can select from the different color styles available in your phone: • From the main menu, select Settings • Use the navigation keys to highlight a color style and press • The Main-LCD menu screen will be displayed in the selected color style. Animation You can select one of the two available animations available in your phone: •...
  • Page 39: 2Nd-Lcd

    2nd-LCD menu allows you to change the following settings: 2nd-LCD Screen display • From the main menu, select Settings • Use the navigation keys to highlight confirm the selection and turn on the radio button. • Press Right Softkey to return to the Contrast To alter the contrast of the 2nd-LCD screen, use the following procedure: •...
  • Page 40: Call Waiting

    • From the main menu, select Settings • Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired condition to divert your incoming calls. • Press Left Softkey to display the Option menu. • Highlight and press Left Softkey • Enter or make necessary amendments to the phone number in which the calls will be diverted to, or press Softkey to choose a number from the phonebook.
  • Page 41: Auto Redial

    • Select from the menu. A message from the network will be displayed to indicate whether call waiting is Status activated or cleared. Auto redial The auto redial option allows your phone to re-dial an unsuccessful call up to 10 times. To set the auto redial on or off, use the following procedure: •...
  • Page 42: Change Pins

    The PIN will be requested most of the times when the phone is switched on. This feature can be deactivated, at the risk of unauthorized usage of your phone. Some mobile service providers do not permit the deactivation of this control. You can set up your phone to require your be used and receive any incoming calls.
  • Page 43: Fixed Dialing

    From the main menu, select Settings the type of calls you want to restrict and press • Select to activate. You will be prompted to enter the bar password. • Select to disable ring for the selected type of calls. You will be prompted to enter the bar password. Clear •...
  • Page 44: Network

    Network Network info • From the main menu, select Settings • Use the navigation keys to highlight the network you want to connect to and press select. The screen will return to standby mode after a confirmation message is displayed. Choose network •...
  • Page 45: Gprs Info

    From the main menu, select > Settings • The reflected information in the counter will be the total amount of data and time used for GPRS connection. • Press Left Softkey to reset the counter. Press to abort resetting. The phone returns to Network menu display screen. Transfer rate From the main menu, select >...
  • Page 46: Text Entry

    Text Entry This section describes how you can enter text (letters, numbers and symbols). The same method of text entry can be used in all of the phone’s editing display. Mode change In the text entry screen, pressing the key can change the text entry mode in the normal text input or when T9 activated.
  • Page 47: Normal Text Input (Abc)

    Your phone supports T9 Text Input and will try to deduce the correct word by individually comparing the entered ® letters with an extensive in-built dictionary, enabling fast and intuitive text input. For each letter to be keyed in, you will only need to press the number key corresponding to the alphabet once. The screen will display the word you may require based on the in-built English dictionary of the mobile phone.
  • Page 48: Message

    Message From the main menu, select . Using this function, you can send and receive text messages with attached Message sound, image files, etc. The following folders in the • Inbox: The received messages are saved. (To enter, select • Draft: The edited messages are saved.(To enter, select •...
  • Page 49: Sms Edit Screen Options Menu

    When creating an SMS in the screen, press Edit • Send - Send the edited SMS and subsequently save it in • Save - Save the edited SMS in Draft • Insert object - Insert pictures, sound or animations into the edited SMS. •...
  • Page 50: Useful Tips For Sms And Ems

    • screen will be displayed with the text editor. Edit • Input the message and press Left Softkey and press Left Softkey to send the SMS reply. The message is sent and saved in To forward a received message Select from the main menu or press Message •...
  • Page 51 Message type • Use the navigation keys to highlight screen. Message type • Use the navigation keys to highlight the different options and press Standard text X.400 Paging E-mail option will be turned on. Validity period Select the duration that the SMS/EMS message will be stored in the SMS/EMS center while trying to deliver the message.
  • Page 52: Memory Status

    Memory status The available memory and the used-up memory will be displayed. • With the standby screen displayed, press • Select to display the SMS memory status of the phone and the SIM memory status. Memory status Cell broadcast settings From the main menu, select >...
  • Page 53: Emocion

    In addition to visiting the websites already provided by the emocion service, you may also access to your preferred websites by directly entering their URLs into your phone. What Can be Downloaded? You may download the following three types of content from the NEC webpage: • Ring tones •...
  • Page 54: What Is A Ring Tone

    The ring tone sounds when your phone receives an incoming call, SMS, and multimedia message service (MMS). What is an Idle Screen Picture? This is the picture displayed when your cell phone is in the idle or power-saving mode. You may download any of the 65536-colour pictures on the website to your phone.
  • Page 55: Emocion Lock

    emocion lock If the function is activated, users can not apply any emocion service and receive/send MMS/ emocion lock iappli. • Select , the screen shows the lock status to be on or off. Press emocion lock Off mode. You will be prompted to enter the phonecode. MoviStar emocion From the main menu, select >...
  • Page 56: Mail

    Mail From the main menu, select > emocion Compose MMS This function allows you to edit, send and save MMS. • Select or press 1 to enter the item directly. Compose MMS • Select the item you would like to change and press •...
  • Page 57: Inbox

    Send Send the MMS. Save Save the MMS that you are editing as a draft. Attach a file. Attach file Delete the attached file. Delete attachment Play the audio file or view the image file. Play/View file Access the phonebook to add the mailing address. Open phonebk.
  • Page 58 Select the message you would like to read and press following options: Show all messages. Show all Show unread Show unread messages. Show read messages. Show read Show protect. Show protected messages. Delete chosen message. Delete one Delete read messages Delete read mail Delete all Delete all messages...
  • Page 59: Sent Mail

    Play Attachment file. Play Attachment Browsing the MMS content. Browse Attachment If the mail is unprotected, the function is turned on. If the mail is protected, the function is Protect On/Off turned off. Sent mail This function allows you to see the list of sent messages. Select mail or press 3 to enter the option directly, and press Sent...
  • Page 60: Draft

    Select or press 4 to enter the item directly, and press Draft Delete all Select the draft you would like to edit by pressing information.) Check new mail Select or press 5 to enter the item directly, and the phone will access to MMS server and check if Check new mail there is new MMS.
  • Page 61: Go To Webpage

    Open Connect to the website and display the web page Copy address Copy the address of the chosen bookmark Edit the title of the chosen bookmark. Edit title Create a message or display the message edit screen and the address of the chosen Create message bookmark will be inserted to the text of the MMS.
  • Page 62: Saved Pages

    Saved pages From the main menu, select > emocion Press Left Softkey to display the option menu as follows: Open the Saved pages. Open Edit the title you have saved. Edit title If the screen data is unprotected, the function will be turned on. If the data is protected, the Protect On/Off function is turned off.
  • Page 63: Settings

    Settings From the main menu, select > emocion Under emocion menu, select settings and press will see the following options: Select the preferred time out option and press Set time out Select either Yes or No to confirm or cancel the choice. Then select OK/Cancel. Load images Select either Yes or No and press Wrap text...
  • Page 64: Phonebook

    Phonebook Lists Your phone can store up to 8 different contacts phonebooks: • Complete (a list of all the numbers stored in the other phonebooks(Phone,SIM,FDN) except SDN numbers) • Personal directories (ADN) in SIM • Personal directories (ADN) in your phone memory (Phone) •...
  • Page 65: Storing Numbers & Name In Phonebook

    Storing numbers & name in phonebook Starting and recall stored number The phone numbers in your personal phonebook can be located and then called using one of the following methods: From the main menu, select Phonebook • To change phonebooks (e.g. from phone memory to SIM), press either the other personal phonebook will be displayed.
  • Page 66 Option menu, highlight and press Edit SIM memory edit function can be used to alter the existing information in a SIM memory record as follows: Edit • When a SIM memory record has been accessed for editing purposes, the following fields can be edited: Name Phone number Location...
  • Page 67: Groups

    Creating a group name There are 6 groups available to allocate phone numbers to (including ‘No group’). To change the group names, use the following procedure: • With the standby screen displayed, press menu to display the phonebook entries. • Press either navigation key till the •...
  • Page 68: Deleting A Single Phonebook Record

    To assign a specific ringtone/melody stored in your phone to a group, use the following procedure: • With the list screen displayed, use the Groups press Left Softkey to display the Option menu. Highlight folder. Sounds • Use the navigation keys to scroll through the list of ringtones/melodies and press confirm the selection of desired ringtone/melody for the group.
  • Page 69: Scratchpad Number

    Your phone has a scratchpad function that enables you to key in a telephone number even during a call and to dial it after the current call ended. This scratchpad number can also be saved for future use. Noting & calling a scratchpad number During a call, key in the number using the keypad.
  • Page 70: Camera

    Camera The integrated digital camera in the phone allows you to take photos and send them out via the Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). The photos will be stored in JPG format in the phone, and can be viewed by most picture viewing programs.
  • Page 71: Camera Option Menu (Before Taking A Picture)

    Camera option menu (before taking a picture) Press Left Softkey from the Camera finder Self timer • Highlight and press Left Softkey Self timer seconds after Sidekey is pressed during picture taking. Twilight • Highlight this function and press increased during photo taking due to the poor light conditions. Close up •...
  • Page 72: Image Quality

    • Highlight and press the Image quality be set as . Use the Fine Normal Economy pressing Left Softkey. • ' quality photo implies that the photos taken will be of better quality. However, the total number of Fine pictures that can be taken will be reduced. Effect •...
  • Page 73: Camera Option Menu (After Saving A Picture)

    Camera option menu (after saving a picture) View finder • By selecting this menu, you can return to the Send as MMS • By selecting this menu, you can attach the saved picture to an MMS. Set as wallpaper • By selecting this menu, you can set the saved picture as the wallpaper.
  • Page 74: My Data

    My data You can use this menu function to manage all the pictures and sounds saved in the phone. You can playback sound, ringtones or display pictures/wallpapers downloaded from the Internet, or photos captured with the built-in camera function. From the main menu, select My data Photos and pictures folders manage the photos and pictures in your phone respectively.
  • Page 75: Sounds

    You can use function to paste the copied/cut photo/pictures to the desired folder. Highlight Paste press Left Softkey to paste the file. Delete (not for preset wallpaper) This option allows you to delete the highlighted photo/picture file. Highlight delete the file. When the confirmation message appears, press to cancel the deletion.
  • Page 76 Highlight and press Left Softkey Send as MMS Set as ringtone (for preset and downloaded ringtone/melody) Highlight and press Set as ringtone the following type of calls: • Any call • Phonebook call • Alarm • Message • Cell broadcast •...
  • Page 77: Record Voice

    Record Voice The Record Voice function allows you to record a sound file and send it as MMS. Or you may record a sound file and play it later. Display the record voice menu list screen From My data display screen, highlight voices.
  • Page 78: Memory Status

    Highlight to delete all the sound files in the folder. Delete All Info • Highlight to see the details of the sound file. Info Memory status The available memory and the used-up memory will be displayed. • With the standby screen displayed, press •...
  • Page 79: Java™ Application

    Java™ application Select Java from the main menu screen. Alternatively select Java 3 on the emocion menu. After you selected the item, a list of Java Press Left Softkey on the list of Java Select to enable or disable the description display function. Description setting Delete all the applications.
  • Page 80: Accessory

    Accessory From the main menu, select Accessory • Organizer (Scheduler, ToDo list, Notepad) • Clock (Alarm clock, Auto off, Auto on, Countdown, Stopwatch) • Calculator (Calculator, Currency conv.) • Composer • Voice memo (Record voice, Data rate) • PC sync Scheduler From the main menu, select Accessory...
  • Page 81: Todo List

    • Activate/Deactivate Activate/deactivate the highlighted active agenda. • Edit Display an edit screen for the highlighted agenda. Use the ferent choices in the different fields to edit the agenda settings and use the along the different fields. Press Left Softkey •...
  • Page 82 • Press Left Softkey to save appointment settings and return to Option menus for existing reminders/appointments An option menu is displayed when an existing reminder/appointment is selected and access each option, highlight the option and press • View Display the details of the selected reminder/appointment. •...
  • Page 83: Notepad

    • Delete: Delete the highlighted text note. • Delete all: Delete all the existing text notes. • Send: Send the note via SMS to a recipient (you may select a phone number from the phonebook list or enter a Recipient’s number). •...
  • Page 84: Auto Off

    Auto off When this function is activated, the phone will be automatically switched off at the pre-set time everyday. • From the main menu, select Accessory • Press Right Softkey or use • navigation key to move down to the time.
  • Page 85: Calculator Key

    • To reset all time counters, press Left Calculator You can perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers with the calculator function. You can enter up to 8 digits. The calculator can display a result of up to 9 digits, with a maximum of 6 decimal places. If a calculation results in a number exceeding the maximum, “Over range”...
  • Page 86: Calculator

    To delete a digit, press Right Softkey. Deleting all digits • To delete all digits input, press and hold Currency converter From the main menu, select Accessory rates between two currencies using this function: Rate setting From the display screen, select Currency conv.
  • Page 87: Voice Memo

    Voice memo The Voice memo function allows you to record up to 50 seconds of sound/voice (at the lowest data rate) using your phone’s microphone. You can also send the Voice memo as an MMS attachment. From the main menu, select Accessory Record voice •...
  • Page 88: Index

    Index Numerics Default settings ...72 Effect ...72 2nd-LCD...39 Flicker control ...72 Image quality ...72 Accepting a Call ...25 Normal/Rotate mode ...70 Accessory ...80 Photo size ...71 ADN ...64 Rotate ...71 Alarm clock ...83 Self timer ...71 Alternate Line Service (ALS) ...32 Twilight...71 Any key answer...31 Zoom ...70...
  • Page 89 Photos ...74 ToDo list... 81 Pictures...74 Topic list... 52 PIN code ...41, 42 PUK code ...41, 42 Unsuccessful calls ... 26 Received calls ...29 Vibrator ... 36 Record Voice...77 Voice mail... 27 Rejecting a call ...25 Voice volume... 31 Removing a SIM Card ...20 Volume controls ...

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