LG MT310 Users manual

USER GUIDE

Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile

phone. Retain it for future reference.

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MT310

Part 15.21 statement

" Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void

the user's authority to operate the equipment. “

Part 15.105 statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Part 15 Class B Compliance

This device and its accessories comply with part15 of FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device & its accessories may not cause harmful interference.

(2) This device & its accessories must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Body-worn Operation

This device has been tested for typical body-worn operations

with the distance of 0.79inches (2.0cm) from the user’s body.

To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance

of 0.79inches(2.0cm) must be maintained from the user's body.

Additionally, Belt clips, holsters & other body-worn accessories may not contain

metallic components.

Phone Overview

1. Earphone Jack Allows the use of a headset to hear caller's voice.

2. Side Keys Use to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode and the earpiece volume during a call.

3. Side Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera function.

4. Charger Port Connects the phone to the battery charger or other available accessories.

5. Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos.

6. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds.

Note

To charge the phone with PC USB, USB driver should be installed in advance. LG USB Driver supports
Windows98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Vista. Driver can be downloadable from your service provider's website.

Charging with PC USB

You can use your computer to charge your phone. Connect one end of a USB cable to the charging accessory
port on your phone and the other end to a highpower USB port on your PC (commonly located on the front
panel of the computer). When charging with Hub, charge the phone with Hub Power.

Menus Overview

Contacts

1. New Contact

2. Contact List

3. Groups

4. Speed Dials

5. My Name Card

Messaging

1. New Text Message

2. New Picture Message

3. Inbox

4. Sent

5. Drafts

6. Voicemail

7. Templates

8. Settings

1. All Messages

2. Text Message

3. Picture Message

4. Edit Voicemail#

9. Delete All

1. Delete Inbox

2. Delete Sent

3. Delete Drafts

4. Delete All Messages

Call History

1. Missed Calls

2. Received Calls

3. Dialed Calls

4. All Calls

5. Call Timer

1. Last Call

2. Home Calls

3. Roam Calls

4. All Calls

6. Data Counter

1. Received Data

2. Sent Data

3. All Data

Multimedia

1. Take Phot o

2. Record Voice

3. Images

4. Audios

5. Shuffle

easyedge

1. easyedge

2. easydeg e In f o

My Schedule

1. Alarm Clock

2. Calendar

3. Notepad

Bluetooth

1. Paired Devices

2. Power

3. My Visibility

4. My Bluetooth Name

5. My Bluetooth Info

Tools

1. Voice Command

2. My Menu

3. Ez Tip Calc

4. Calculator

5. World Clock

6. Stopwatch

7. Unit Converter

Settings

1. Sound

1. Ringers

2. Volume

3. Message Alerts

4. Alert Type

5. Service Alerts

6. Power On/Off Tone

7. Flip Tone

2. Display

1. Wallpaper

2. Banner

3. Backlight

4. Menu Style

5. Languages

6. Clocks & Calendar

7. Font Settings

3. Security

1. Lock Phone

2. Restrictions

3. Emergency #s

4. Change Lock Code

5. Reset Default

4. Call Settings

1. Answer Options

2. Auto Retry

3. One-Touch Dial

4. Voice Privacy

5. Auto Volume

6. Airplane Mode

7. TTY Mode

5. PC Connection

6. System

7. Memory

1. Reserved Memory

2. Multimedia

8. Phone Info

Getting Started with Your Phone

The Battery

The phone com e s w i th a
rechargeable battery. Keep the battery charged while not in use in order to maximize talk and

standby time. The battery charge level is shown at the top of the LCD screen.

Installing the Battery

Remove the battery cover by sliding it downward followed by the arrow indicator. Align the
battery with the terminals near the top of the phone. Align the battery cover then slide it to the
right side until it clicks into place.

Removing the Battery

Turn the phone off. Slide the battery cover to left side and remove it. Use the opening near the
bottom of the battery to lift the battery out.

Charging the Battery

To use the charger provided with your phone:

Warning! Use only the charger provided with the phone. Using any charger other than the one
included with the MT310 may damage your phone or battery.

Note

It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone.

Notice

Please make sure that the LG logo faces down before inserting a charger, data cable, etc into the charger port
of your phone.

1. Plug the end of the adapter into the phone’s charger port and the other end into an
electrical outlet.

2. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level.

Battery Charge Level

The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the LCD screen. When the battery charge
level becomes low, the low battery sensor alerts you in three ways: sounding an audible tone,
blinking the battery icon, and displaying a warning message. If the battery charge level
becomes exceedingly low, the phone automatically switches off and any function in progress
is not saved.

Turning the Phone On and Off

Turning the Phone On

1. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to an external power source.

2. Press END for about 3 seconds until the LCD screen lights up.

Turning the Phone Off

1. Press END and hold until the display turns off.

Signal Strength

Call quality depends on the
Getting Star ted with Your Phone signal strength in your area. The signal strength is indicated

on the screen as the number of bars next to the signal strength icon

-- the more bars, the better the signal strength. If the signal quality is poor, move to an open

area. If you are in a building, the reception may be better near a window.
see the icon glossary, go to Menu -> Settings -> Phone Info. -> Icon Glossary on your phone.

Screen Icons To

Making Calls

1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press END for about 3 seconds.

2. Enter the phone number (include the area code if needed).

3. Press .lf the phone is locked, enter the lock code (the last 4 digits of your phone number by

default and it's changeable in Settings menu).

Note The call quality is also affected by the places where you are and weather conditions with RF

emission changes.

Note

If the phone is restricted, you can only dial phone numbers saved in the Emergency Numbers or
your Contact List. To turn off this function:

-> 2. Restrictions -> 1. Calls -> 4. None -> OK

4. Press END to end the call.

Menu -> 9. Settings -> 3. Security -> Lock Code -> OK

Correcting Dialing Mistakes If you make a mistake while dialing a number, press BACK

once to erase the last digit entered, or hold down BACK for at least 2 seconds to go to the
standby mode.

Redialing Calls

1. Press TALK twice to redial the last number you dialed. The last 120 numbers (missed,

received, dialed) are stored in the call history list and you can also select any of these to redial.

Receiving Calls

1. When the phone rings or vibrates, press TALK to answer.

2. Press twice to end the call.

Tip

To choose answer options:

from the

following options:

Flip Open/ Any Key/ Send Key
Only/ Auto Answer

Note

If you press
call.

or (the side keys), while the phone is ringing, the ringing or vibration is muted for tha t

Menu -> 9. Settings -> 4. Call Settings -> 1. Answer Options. Choose

Quick Access to Convenient Features

Lock Mode

Sets your phone to require a 4-digit password in order to use the phone.
To quickly lock your phone press for three seconds. To cancel, press Left Soft Key Unlock,
enter the password and press .

Mute Function

The Mute Function is used during a phone call. To quickly activate Mute press Left Soft Key
Mute, then to cancel press Left Soft Key Unmute.

Volume Quick Adjustment

Use the side keys to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode, and the earpiece volume

during a phone call. The upper key increases the volume and the lower key decreases the
volume.

Call Waiting

Your cellular service may offer call waiting. While a call is in progress, two beeps indicate
another incoming call. When call waiting is enabled, you may put the active call on hold while
you answer the other incoming call. Check with your cellular service provider for information
about this function.

Note

Until you change it, the default lock code/password is the last 4
digits of your phone number.

Note

Keypad Volume is adjusted through the Sound Volume menu:

-> 9. Settings -> 1. Sound -> 2. Volume -> 2. Keypad

Menu

Quick Acces s to Convenient Features

1. Press TALK to receive a waiting call.

2. Press TALK again to switch between calls.

Caller ID

Caller ID displays the phone number or name of the incoming call. If the caller’s
identity is stored in Contacts, the name will appear along with the phone numb er.
Check with your service provider to ensure they offer this feature.

Speed Dialing

Speed dialing is a convenient feature that allows you to make phone calls quickly. A
number key can be assigned to a specific phone number. By pressing and holding
down a number key, your phone will recall the phone number associated from the
Contact List and display it briefly while simultaneously dialing that phone number for
you. Speed Dial Number 1 is set to Voice Mailbox by default and is unchangeable.

Dialing Single Digit Speed Dials (from 2 to 9)

Press and hold the Speed Dial number. OR Enter the Speed Dial number and press .

Dialing Double Digit Speed Dials (from 10 to 99)

Press the first digit and then press and hold the key of the second digit.
OR
Enter the first and second digits and press .

Entering and Editing Information

Text Input

You can input and edit your Banner, Calendar, Contacts, Alarm Clock, Notepad, and
Messages.

Key Functions

Left Soft Key:
Press to scroll through the following text input modes:
T9Word(T9WORD/T9Word/T9word) -> Abc(ABC/Abc/abc) -> 123 -> Symbols

“*” Shift: Press to change capitalization T9 text : T9Word -> T9WORD -> T9word
Abc text : Abc -> ABC -> abc
“0” Next: In T9 mode, press to display other matching words.
“#” Space: Press to complete a word and insert a space.
“BACK” Clear: Press to delete a single space or character. Hold to delete the whole
message.
“1” Punctuation: In T9 mode, press to insert punctuation in a word and complete a
sentence.

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

The Basics of Storing Contacts Entries

1. From standby mode enter the phone number you want to save (up to 48 digits).

2. Press Left Soft Key Save.

3. Select either Save New or Update Existing.

4. Use

5. Enter a name for the phone number (up to 22 characters) and press OK . A confirmation
message is displayed briefly.

Phone Numbers With

Pauses

Note

Use Update Existing to add another ph on e number to a contact already stored in memory.

to highlight a Label and press OK . Mobile 1/ Home/ Work/ Mobile 2/ Fax

When you call automated systems, such as voice mail or credit billing numbers, you
often have to enter a series of numbers to navigate through the system. Instead of
entering these numbers by hand, you can store the numbers in your Contacts
separated by special pause characters (W, P). There are two different types of
pauses you can use when storing a number: Wait (W) The phone stops dialing until
you press Left Soft Key Release to advance to the next number. Pause (P) The phone
waits 2 seconds before sending the next string of digits.

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory

Storing a Number with Pauses

1. Press OK Menu.

2. Press 1 Contacts.

3. Press 1 New Contact.

4. Enter a name (up to 22 characters) and enter a number.

5. Press Right Soft Key Options.

6. Press 3 Wait or 4 Pause.

7. Enter additional number(s) then press OK .

Adding a Pause to an Existing Number

1. Press Right Soft Key Contacts to display your Contacts alphabetically.

2. Use

3. Press Left Soft Key Edit.

4. Use

5. Press Right Soft Key Options.

6. Press 3 Wait or 4 Pause.

7. Enter additional number(s), then press OK.

to highlight the Contact entry to edit, then press OK.
to highlight the number.

Searching Your Phone’s Memory

The MT310 phone is able to perform a dynamic search of the contents in your phone’s
memory. A dynamic search compares entered letters or numbers against the entries in your
Contacts. A matching list is displayed in descending order. You can then select a number
from the list to call or edit.

Scrolling Through Your Contacts

1. Press Contacts to display your Contacts alphabetically.

2. Use to scroll through the list.
Searching by Letter

1. Press Contacts to display your Contacts alphabetically.

2. Press (or press repeatedly) the key on the keypad that corresponds with the search letter.

Accessing Options

1. Press Right Soft Key Contacts.

2. Press Right Soft Key Options.

3. Select an option (use
keypad):

“1” Send Message: Send a text message or picture message to the selected contact.

“2” Delete: Delete the selected entry in your Contacts.

“3” Edit: Edit the sele cted contact information.

“4” Delete Multiple: Choose from Selective/ All to delete multiple entries at one time.

“5” Send via Bluetooth: Send a contact(vCard) via Bluetooth. In case Bluetooth power is not

on,

a notice pops up to turn Bluetoothon.

“6” Set Speed Dial/ Remove

Speed Dial: Set a speed dial or remove the speed dial.

then press OK ,or press the corresponding number on the

Making a Call From Your Phone’s Memory

Once you have stored phone numbers in your Contacts, you can place calls to those numbers
quickly and easily.

_

By pressing Send Key TALK after searching for a phone number in Contacts or Recent Calls

and highlighting it.

_ By using Speed Dialing. From Contacts

1. Press Right Soft KeyContacts to display your Contacts.

2. Use

3. Use

to highlight the Contact entry, then press OK.
to highlight the phone number.