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LG L343i User Manual

LG L343i User Manual

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  • Page 1: Service Provider

    L 343 i Some of contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction For Your Safety Guidelines for safe and efficient use L343i features Getting started General Functions Menu Tree Selecting functions and options Contacts Search Add new Caller groups Speed dials Own number My Business card Settings Call register...
  • Page 3 Tools Favourites Alarm clock Bluetooth Paired devices Handsfree devices Settings Calculator Unit converter World time Voice recorder Record View list SIM services Organiser Calendar Add new View View all Delete past Delete all Memo Messages New message Write text message Write multimedia message Inbox Drafts...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Settings Profiles Activate Personalise Rename Date & Time Date Time Handset Display settings Language Calling Call divert Answer mode Send my number Call waiting Minute minder Auto redial Select line Security PIN code request Headset lock Call barring Fixed dial number (FDN) Change codes Network...
  • Page 5 Media album Photos All pictures General pictures Add. book pictures Images Sounds Default sounds Voice records MP3 ringtone Downloaded Games & Apps Others Accessories Technical data...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact L343i mobile phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. This user’s guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone.

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this manual. Warning Mobile Phones must be switched off at all times in aircrafts. Do not hold the phone in your hand while driving. Do not use your phone near petrol stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or blasting operations.

  • Page 8: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model L343i has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. This requirement is based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

  • Page 9: Efficient Phone Operation

    The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators or cookers. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode. Do not drop. Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock.

  • Page 10: Road Safety

    Guidelines for safe and efficient use Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the areas when you drive. Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Give full attention to driving. Use a hands-free kit, if available. Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.

  • Page 11: Battery Information And Care

    Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery's performance. Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximize the battery life. Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.

  • Page 12: L343I Features

    L343i features Parts of the phone 1. Earpiece 2. Main LCD Top: Signal strength, battery level and various function Bottom: Soft key indications 3. Alpha numeric keys In standby mode: Input numbers to dial Hold down – International calls – Activate Voice mail centre menu –...
  • Page 13 & 5. Headset jack Connect a headset here. 6. Side keys In standby mode (opened): Volume of key tone In standby mode (closed): Backlight on (long press) In menu: scroll up & down During a call: volume of the earpiece 7.
  • Page 14 L343i features Rear view Navigation key In standby mode: Briefly: List of Shortcut Briefly: List of Contacts Briefly: List of Messages Briefly: List of Profiles Hold down: Activate /Deactivate Vibrate mode In menu: scroll up & down Soft keys These keys perform the function indicated at the bottom of the display.
  • Page 15 Holes for a carrying strap Battery cover Battery pack SIM card socket Battery latch SIM card terminals Battery terminals Charger connector/Cable connector...

  • Page 16: Display Information

    L343i features Display Information The screen displays several icons. They are described below. On-Screen Icons Icon Description Tells you the strength of the network signal.* Call is connected. You can use GPRS service. Shows that you are using a roaming service.

  • Page 17: Icon Description

    Icon Description Tells you the status of the battery. You have received a text message. You have received a voice message. You can view your schedule. Vibrate only menu in profile. General menu in profile. Loud menu in profile. Silent menu in profile. Headset menu in profile.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting started Installing the SIM card and the handset battery Make sure the power is off before you remove the battery. 1. Remove the battery cover. Press the battery release latch and slide the battery cover toward the bottom of the phone. And remove the battery cover.
  • Page 19 Caution The metal contact of the SIM card can easily be damaged by scratches. Pay special attention to the SIM card while handling. Follow the instructions supplied with the SIM card. 4. Install the battery. Insert the bottom of the battery first into the bottom edge of the battery compartment.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    Getting started Charging the battery To connect the mains adapter to the phone, you must have installed the battery. 1. With the arrow facing you as shown in the diagram push the plug on the battery adapter into the socket on the bottom of the phone until it clicks into place.
  • Page 21 Disconnecting the adapter 1. When charging is finished, the moving bars of the battery icon stop and ‘Full’ is displayed on the screen. 2. Unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Disconnect the adapter from the phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides of the connector and pull the connector out.

  • Page 22: Access Codes

    Getting started Access Codes You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorised use of your phone. The access codes (except PUK and PUK2 codes) can be changed by using the Change codes feature [Menu 7-5-5]. See page 67.

  • Page 23: Barring Password

    Barring Password The barring password is required when you use the Call barring [Menu 7-5-3] function. You can obtain the password from your network operator when you subscribe to this function. See page for further details.

  • Page 24: General Functions

    General Functions Making and answering calls Making a call 1. Make sure your phone is powered on. 2. Enter a phone number including the area code. To delete numbers press the hold the key to erase the entire number. 3. Press the send key to call the number.

  • Page 25: Answering A Call

    Note In standby mode with the phone open, pressing the side keys adjusts the key tone volume. Answering a call When you receive a call, the phone rings and the flashing phone icon appears on the screen. If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number (or name/photo if saved in the phonebook) is displayed.

  • Page 26: Changing The Text Input Mode

    General Functions T9 mode This mode lets you enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter. The T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes with an internal dictionary to determine the correct word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode.
  • Page 27 1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys . Press one key per letter. The word changes as letters are typed. Ignore what’s on the screen until the word is typed completely.

  • Page 28: Address Book

    General Functions Note Refer to the table below for more information on the characters available using the alphanumeric keys. Characters in the order display Upper Case . , / @ ? ! - : ' " 1 AB C 2 Ä À Á Â Ã Å Æ Ç D E F 3 Ë...

  • Page 29: During A Call

    During a call The menu displayed on the handset screen during a call is different to the default main menu displayed when in standby mode, and the options are described below. Making a second call You can make a second call while currently on a call. Enter the second number and press the send key.

  • Page 30: Setting Up A Conference Call

    General Functions The handset can be unmuted by selecting Unmute. When the handset is muted, the caller cannot hear you, but you can still hear them. Switching DTMF tones on during a call To turn DTMF tones on during a call, press the left soft key, and then select DTMF on.

  • Page 31: Conference Call

    Displaying callers in a conference call To scroll through the numbers of the callers who make up a conference call on the handset screen, use the up/down navigation keys. Taking a private call during a conference call To have a private call with one caller from a conference call, display the number of the caller you wish to talk to on the screen, then press the left soft key.

  • Page 32: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree 1. Contacts 1.1 Search 1.2 Add new 1.3 Caller groups 1.4 Speed dials 1.5 Own number 1.6 My Business card 1.7 Settings 2. Call register 2.1 Missed calls 2.2 Received calls 2.3 Dialled calls 2.4 All calls 2.5 Delete recent calls 2.6 Call charges 2.7 GPRS information 3.
  • Page 33 6. Camera Go to the preview mode directly 7 . Settings 7.1 Profiles 7.2 Date & Time 7.3 Handset 7.4 Calling 7.5 Security 7.6 Network 7.7 Memory status 7.8 Reset settings 8. i-mode 8.1 i-mode 8.2 Profiles 8.3 i-mode lock 8.4 Reset profiles all 8.5 i-mode version 9.
  • Page 34 Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise the phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked [ ] and [ ]. Each menu and sub-menu lets you view and alter the settings of a particular function.
  • Page 35 Search 1. Select Contacts by pressing the left soft key [OK]. 2. Enter the name that you want to search or scroll through the entire list using the up and down navigation keys. Note Instant searching is available by inputting the initial letter of the name you want to search.

  • Page 36: Caller Groups

    Contacts b. You can set a character or a picture for the entry by pressing Caller groups You can add up to 20 members per group, with up to a maximum of 7 groups in total. Member list: Shows the group members you have selected.

  • Page 37: Settings

    Settings Default memory You can select the memory for the Address book feature between the SIM and the Handset. View options Scroll to highlight View options, and then press the left soft key [OK]. - Name only: Set the phonebook list by displaying the name only.

  • Page 38: Call Register

    Call register You can check the record of missed, received, and dialled calls only if the network supports the Calling Line Identification (CLI) within the service area. The number and name (if available) are displayed together with the date and time at which the call was made.

  • Page 39: Delete Recent Calls

    Delete recent calls Use this to delete the missed call list, received call list, or dialled call list. You can also delete all call lists at one time selecting All calls. Call charges Call duration (Menu 2.6.1) Use this to view the duration of your incoming and outgoing calls.

  • Page 40: Gprs Information

    Call register Auto display: This network service allows you to automatically see the cost of your last calls. If set to On, you can see the last cost when the call is released. GPRS information You can check the amount of data transferred over the network through the GPRS information option.

  • Page 41: Bluetooth Menu

    Bluetooth headsets, computer applications and so on. Menu 3.1 Note If you use LG PC Sync via Bluetooth, you can only exchange the data within the phonebook. When you receive data from another Bluetooth device, the phone requests for confirmation. After confirming the transfer, the file will be copied in your phone.
  • Page 42 Tools Handsfree devices (Menu 3.3.2) You can view the list of handsfree devices which are compatible with this Bluetooth phone. If you have entered Paired devices or Handsfree devices, you will see the following options in both these menus. Connect/Disconnect: Allows you to connect to your paired Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 43: Unit Converter Menu

    This indicates whether or not your handset will be visible to other Bluetooth devices. Handset's name You can set the name of your Bluetooth device. The default name is L343i. Calculator This contains the standard functions such as +, –, x, ÷ : Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division.

  • Page 44: World Time Menu

    Tools World time You can check the current time of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and major cities around the world, using the left/right navigation keys. The screen shows the city name, current date and time. To select the time zone in which you are located, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 45: Calendar Menu

    Calendar When you enter this menu, a calendar appears. A square cursor is located on the current date. You can move the cursor to another date using the navigation keys. On the calendar, you can use the following keys. You can enter a schedule or memo in the scheduler by pressing the left soft key [Options].
  • Page 46 Organiser Delete all (Menu 4.1.5) You can delete all the notes. Memo The Memo function allows you to write memos (max 39 characters). Differently from the Scheduler events, there are no alarms for Memos. 1. Go into Memo by pressing the left soft key [OK].

  • Page 47: New Message Menu

    New message This menu includes functions related to text messages, multimedia messages, email, voice mail as well as the network service messages. Write text message (Menu 5.1.1) You can write and edit text messages up to 10 pages. 1. Enter the New messages menu by pressing the left soft key [OK].
  • Page 48 Messages Save: Stores messages in the Drafts folder. Font: You can select the Size and Style of font. Colour: You can also set the Colour of the text (foreground) and the background. Alignment: You can select the alignment of text. Add T9 dictionary: You can add your own words.
  • Page 49 Options Send: You can send multimedia messages to multiple recipients, as well as save it to send at a later time. Note All messages will be automatically saved in the outbox folder, even after a sending failure. Preview: You can preview multimedia messages you have created.
  • Page 50 Messages Inbox You will be alerted when you have received a message. They will be stored in the Inbox. In the Inbox, you can identify each message by icons. For detail, see the icon directive. Icon Icon directive Multimedia message Short message SIM message Read multimedia message...
  • Page 51 Drafts Using this menu, you can preset up to five multimedia messages that you use most frequently. This menu shows the preset multimedia message list. The following options are available. View: You can see the multimedia messages. Edit: Allows you to modify the chosen message. Delete: Deletes the chosen message.

  • Page 52: Listen To Voice Mail

    Messages Listen to voice mail Once this menu has been selected, simply press the left soft key [OK] to listen to voice mail. You can also hold down the key in standby mode to listen to voice mail. Note When you receive a voice mail, your phone will display an icon and you will hear an alert.

  • Page 53: Settings Menu

    Templates Text templates (Menu 5.7.1) You have 6 text templates as below; • Please call me back. • I’m late. I will be there at • Where are you now? • I’m on the way. • Top urgent. Please contact. •...
  • Page 54 Messages SMS centre: To be able to send a text message, the address of the SMS centre must be stored here. Multimedia message Priority: You can set the priority of the message you choose. Validity period: This network service allows you to set how long your text messages will be stored at the message centre.
  • Page 55 Info message (Menu 5.8.4) Receive Yes: If you select this menu, your phone will receive Info service messages. No: If you select this menu, your phone will not receive Info service messages any more. Alert Yes: Your phone will beep when you have received Info service message numbers.
  • Page 56 Camera Quick Access to Camera Mode Your multimedia phone comes with an easy-to-use built-in camera, which allows you to instantly take, view and share pictures with your friends and family. To take a picture with the phone open. 1. Press the Camera menu and the screen will now become the viewfinder.
  • Page 57 Zoom: Allows you to set the zooming value from x1, x2, x3, x4 and x5(128x160) depending on the resolution. Effect: 3 settings are available: Colour/Black & White/Sepia Brightness: Use the right/left navigation keys to adjust lighting. 5 lighting levels are available: -2, -1, 0, 1, 2.

  • Page 58: Profiles

    Settings You can set the following menus for your convenience and preferences. 1. Press [Menu] in standby mode. 2. Press for direct access to enter Settings. Profiles In Profiles, you can adjust and customise the phone tones for different events, environments, or caller groups.

  • Page 59: Date

    Auto answer: This function will be activated only when your phone is connected to the handsfree kit. • Off: The phone will not answer automatically. • After 5 secs: After 5 seconds, the phone wil be answered automatically. • After 10 secs: After 10 seconds, the phone will be answered automatically.

  • Page 60: Handset

    Settings Handset You can set functions relating to the phone. Display settings (Menu 7.3.1) Wallpaper: You can select the background pictures in standby mode. - Main LCD - Sub LCD Default You can select a picture or an animation of wallpaper by pressing Media album You can select a picture or an animation as...

  • Page 61: Answer Mode

    If no reply: Diverts voice calls which you do not answer. If out of reach: Diverts voice calls when the phone is switched off or out of coverage. All data calls: Diverts to a number with a PC connection unconditionally. All fax calls: Diverts to a number with a fax connection unconditionally.

  • Page 62: Call Waiting

    Settings Call waiting (Menu 7.4.4) (Network Service) The network will notify you of a new incoming call while you have a call in progress. Select Activate to request the network to activate call waiting, Cancel to request the network to deactivate call waiting, or View status, to check if the function is active or not.

  • Page 63: Headset Lock

    Headset lock (Menu 7.5.2) You can use security code to avoid unauthorised use of the phone. Whenever you switch on the phone, the phone will request the security code if you set phone lock to On. If you set phone lock to Automatic, your phone will request a security code only when you change your SIM card.

  • Page 64: Change Codes

    Settings Change codes (Menu 7.5.5) PIN is an abbreviation of Personal Identification Number to prevent use by an unauthorised person. You can change the access codes: PIN1 code, PIN2 code, Security Code 1. If you want to change the Security code/PIN/PIN2 code input your original code, and then press [OK].

  • Page 65: Band Select

    Preferred You can set a list of preferred networks the handset should attempt to register with first, before attempting to register to any other networks. This list is created from the handset’s predefined list of known networks. Band select (Menu 7.6.2) You can select a network type.
  • Page 66 i-mode i-mode You can access i-mode sites and services and also to send and receive i-mode messages. With the standby screen displayed, press The i-mode menu screen will be displayed. i-Menu (Menu 8.1.1) You can access i-mode and press menu key to select the required option as belows.
  • Page 67 Compose mail (Menu 8.1.2.2) You can create an MMS. 1. Enter the e-mail address of whoever you want to send the message to. 2. Scroll down and enter a subject. 3. Scroll down to highlight SMIL and press display SMIL Compose menu screen. Press the appropriate key for the required option as belows.
  • Page 68 i-mode • Mail/MMS icon Retrieving message (blue)Unread message (F:pink)Messages in mobile termina (Server full) (F:green)Messages in mail server (Mobile terminal full) Message in server (iMail) Message in server (iMMS) (pink)Message in server (iMail/iMMS) Processing mail/MMS • With the Inbox mail list displayed, use the keys to highlight the required mail/MMS and press .
  • Page 69 • Use the keys to view the previous or next mail/MMS respectively. Processing Sent mail/MMS • With the sent mail list displayed, use the keys to highlight the required mail/MMS then press . The Sent mail filter/deletion menu will be displayed.
  • Page 70 i-mode Mail settings (Menu 8.1.2.8) This option gives you access to the Mail settings menu. Edit header (Menu 8.1.2.8.1) This option enables you to edit the text that can be added to the start of mail. You can also decide to auto attach this text to the start of all mails.

  • Page 71: Java Application

    Auto reception (Menu 8.1.2.8.5) This option enables you to set whether or not to automatically receive mail. • Use the keys to select the required setting and press (a √ in the box means Auto reception is turned on). • Use the key to highlight OK and press The settings will be stored.

  • Page 72: Bookmarks

    i-mode • Auto Start Setting: Sets whether to have the highlighted application launch automatically. (Menu 8.1.4) With the i-mode menu screen displayed, press display the Message menu screen (see [Menu 5] Messages). If you press imode menu screen will be re-displayed. Bookmarks (Menu 8.1.5) This option will display a list of bookmarked web...
  • Page 73 • Key in the required URL then press. • Use the key to highlight OK and press page at the selected URL address will be displayed. Address history (Menu 8.1.6.2) • Press The Enter address screen will be displayed. • Use the keys to highlight the required URL address and press .
  • Page 74 i-mode Settings (Menu 8.1.8) This menu enables you to set up the way your phone uses and displays web pages. • With the standby screen displayed, press . The i-mode user settings menu screen will be displayed. Set time out (Menu 8.1.8.1) This option enables you to set the time after which the connection will be broken if there has been no activity...

  • Page 75: I-Mode Lock

    Profiles You need Security code to activate this function. • Activate You can activate the profile you want. • Settings You can edit and change settings of the selected profile with following submenus; Portal server, Proxy settings, Mail settings and Access point settings.
  • Page 77 Edit title: You can edit the title of picture. View information: You can view the information about Title, Size, Date and Time the photo was taken. Protection: You can lock the picture so it is not deleted in error in this menu. Add.

  • Page 78: Media Album

    Media album Voice records (Menu 9.3.2) If you select Voice records, you can use the options as follows: Write multimedia message/Email: The sound saved from Voice record can be sent by MMS or Email. Send via Bluetooth: Send the selected file to another device via Bluetooth.
  • Page 79 Accessories Data cable kit Connects your phone to a PC. Note Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. Accessories may vary in different regions; please check with our regional service company or agent for further enquiries.

  • Page 80: Technical Data

    Technical data General Product name : L343i System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Ambient Temperatures Max : +55°C Min : -10°C...

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