Panasonic P342i User manual

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Contents
Contents
Overview of features . . . . . . . .5
SIM and battery . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Your phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Voice calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Text entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Contacts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
i-mode™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Data Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Organiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Connect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
STK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Personal settings and notes. . . .121

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Contents
Contents
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

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Overview of features
Overview of features
Your phone has the following features:
Bluetooth®connectivity
Use this to make and receive calls using wireless Bluetooth®Headsets or Car Kits. Also
to transfer data to and from PCs, Laptops, other mobile phones and devices that support
Bluetooth®.
Contacts list
Use this to store phone numbers, e-mail addresses and other details about people, so you
can call and mail them quickly.
Calculator
Use this to perform basic calculations.
Camera
Use the digital camera to take pictures to send in your messages or use as your wallpaper.
Converter
Use this to convert currency values when you are abroad.
i-mode™browser
Use this to access i-mode™ sites and services.
i-mode™mail
Use this to send and receive mail using the i-mode™ service.
i-mode™MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Use this to send and receive pictures and sounds.
Infrared connectivity
Use this to transfer information between your phone and another device that has an
Infrared port.
Java™applications
There are Java™ games and other applications on your phone. You can download further
applications from your service provider.
Schedule
Use this to set reminders for important events.
SMS (text messaging)
Use this to send and receive text messages.
SMS Chat
Use this to have a text conversation.
Synchronization
Use this to synchronize your Schedule and Contacts List with an external server.
Voice dial
Use this to dial a number by talking to the phone.

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SIM and battery
SIM and battery
SIM and battery
Fitting and removing the SIM
You insert the SIM into the back of the phone, underneath the battery.
If your SIM contains contact details, the first time that you browse your contacts list after
fitting a new SIM, you are asked whether you want to transfer the SIM data to your phone.
Fitting and removing the battery
Before you remove the battery, ensure that the phone is switched off and that the charger
is disconnected from the phone.
Fitting the SIM
Removing the SIM
Fitting the battery
Removing the battery

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SIM and battery
SIM and battery
Charging the battery
The battery must be fitted in the phone before you connect the charger. Press the button
on the top of the connector and insert it into the base of the phone.
Connect the charger to the mains power supply. When the phone is charging, the charging
indicator lights and a flashing icon appears in the main display and the case screen.
When charging is complete, turn off the mains power supply then press the button on the
top of the connector and gently pull the lead to disconnect the charger.
While the battery is charging, the following icons appear on the phone’s display and case
screen:
Low battery warning
When the battery power is low, a warning tone sounds, and a flashing low battery icon
(L) is displayed. If this happens during a conversation, end your call immediately.
The power automatically shuts off after the warning tone. You need to fully recharge your
battery, see Charging the battery on page 7. You can still make and receive calls while
the battery is charging.
Note: Do not force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the charger.
While charging Charging complete
Phone on KFlashing H
Phone off KFlashing No icon.
Charging problem Charge fault icon (F).
See Troubleshooting on page 115
for details of what to do.

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Quick start
Quick start
Quick start
Switching the phone on and off
To switch the phone on or off, press and hold c.
If you have set an animation and greeting, these are displayed. The phone starts in idle
mode.
Making calls
Ensure that the phone is switched on, the network operator logo is displayed and the
signal strength icon shows that network coverage is available in the current area.
From idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.
Press e.
Locking the keypad
You can lock the keypad to avoid accidentally making calls when the phone is in your
bag or pocket.
From idle mode press and hold Q.
Select Keyguard.
Press Qtwice.
To unlock the keypad:
Press Qtwice.
Camera mode
To change to camera mode either select Camera from the main menu (press Qtwice),
or press and hold the memo key/camera shutter key from idle mode when the phone is
closed.
Leaving camera mode
To leave camera mode press cto return to idle mode.
Note: Some services are network dependent or may only be available on a subscription
basis. Some functions are SIM dependent. For more information contact your
service provider.

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Quick start
Taking a picture
When you are in camera mode, move the phone around until you can see the image
you want on the preview screen.
Press Q to capture the image.
If you decide that you do not want the image that you have taken, you can press fto
delete it.
Setting the wallpaper
The wallpaper is a picture that displays when the phone is in idle mode.
Select Menu > Data Folders.
Find a picture.
Select Menu > Use As > Wallpaper.
Or
Select Menu > Settings > Display > Wallpaper.
Select the folder where the picture is stored.
Select your picture.
Setting the ring type
Select Menu > Data Folders.
Find a sound.
Select Menu > Use As.
Select the type of call.
Or
Select Menu > Settings > Alerts > Ring Type.
Select the type of call that you want to change.
Select the folder where your sound is stored.
Select your sound.
Setting quiet mode
In quiet mode the microphone amplifies your voice, so you can whisper and still be heard
by the person on the other end of the call. You should use quiet mode in situations where
you do not want to disturb the people around you.
In quiet mode, the phone does not ring when you receive a call or message, unless you set
a ring volume for quiet mode.
From idle mode, press and hold g.
Or
Select Menu > Settings > Alerts > Quiet Mode > On/Off > On.

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Quick start
Quick start
Using your browser
Before you can start using your browser, you need to contact your service provider. When
your phone is set up to access the Internet see Internet on page 69 for information about
using the browser.
Creating a mail message
To create a mail message:
Select Menu > i-mode > Mail > Create Mail.
or
From the idle screen, press d> Create Mail.
Press Q.
Select Subject, then press Qto enter a subject.
Select To:1, then press Qto enter an address
or
Select an address from your Contacts List by pressing dand selecting Open
Contacts.
Select Message, then press Qto enter your message.
To attach a file select Attachment, then press Qtwice to browse Data Folders.
or
Press d, then select Attach Image or Attach Melody.
Select the file that you want to attach.
When your message is complete, select Send and press Qto send your message, or
Press d, then select Send.
To save your message, select Save and press Q, or press d, then select Save. Your
message is stored in the Draft so you can send or edit it later.
Note: Before you use your mailer, see i-mode™ server on page 52 and check that one of
the servers has been set.
Note: Using das a shortcut to the Mail menu is dependent on your service provider.

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Quick start
Creating a multimedia message
To create a multimedia (MMS) message:
Select Menu > i-mode > Mail > Create MMS.
or
From the idle screen, press d> Create MMS.
Press Q.
Select Subject, then press Qto enter a subject.
Select To:1, then press Qto enter an address.
or
Select an address from your Contacts List by pressing dand selecting Open
Contacts.
Select SMIL, then press Qto edit your message.
To enter new text, select Add Text from the menu.
To attach a file, select Add Image or Add Audio from the menu. You can then
browse Data Folders and select the file that you want to attach.
When your message is complete, select Send and press Qto send your message.
or
Press d, then select Send.
To save your message, select Save and press Q, or press d, then select Save. Your
message is stored in the Draft so you can send or edit it later.
Note: Before you use your mailer, see i-mode™ server on page 52 and check that one of
the servers has been set.
Note: Using das a shortcut to the Mail menu is dependent on your service provider.