Nokia Asha 311 User Manual

See the Nokia Asha 311 user manual here. The Nokia Asha 311 is a much nicer looking phone than the Nokia Asha 310 or Nokia Asha 309. It also has 2G and 3G network access unlike the others. come with more storage at 140MB or space and with a standard 3.15 MP camera much like the Asha 501 phone. It also comes with a 1Ghz processor and music play time of 40 hours plus.

Nokia Asha 311 User Manual

Nokia Asha 311 Overall a very good phone as an upgrade to the more cheaper and bottom end phone in the Nokia range. The user guide for this mobile phone is listed below. See the other Asha phones listed here.

Note that the Asha 311 comes with a TFT capacitive touchscreen with 65K colors as well as covered with Corning Gorilla Glass to avoid scratches on the screen. Note also that there is also only one camera on the phone which runs video at the rate of 480p@25fps which is more bottom of the Nokia range of mobile-phones.

See other options on this phone as listed below including setting up your internet on the phone. Note that the older version of Whatsapp will still work on the phone so check that page for more details.

WhatsApp for Nokia 311

The WhatsApp will work until the end of 2016 so you might what to install it. There are a number of options considering the ISP you might be using. We have only listed the Indian ISPs.

: Asha 311 Internet Settings

There are a number of options and settings for this phone so search this website for more details as the internet settings have also been added above. The user manual is below this.

Change the time and date

Changing Time Zone Settings:

To adjust the time zone settings, especially when traveling, follow these steps:

Select settings and navigate to date and time.
Within the date and time settings, select time zone.
Choose the time zone that corresponds to your current location.
Select to confirm the changes.

By following these steps, you can ensure that the time and date on your phone are accurately set according to the selected time zone. For instance, selecting GMT -5:00 would represent the time zone for New York (USA), which is 5 hours west of Greenwich, London (UK). This helps maintain accurate timekeeping, especially when you are in a different geographical location.

Set an alarm

To set up your phone as an alarm clock, follow these steps:

Select the “alarm” option on your phone.
Set the desired alarm time using the available settings.
After setting the alarm time, select “SAVE” to confirm.

To Set a Recurring Alarm:

Navigate to > alarm repeat.
Choose the specific days on which you want the alarm to go off at the same time.

By following these steps, you can use your phone as an alarm clock and customize the settings to meet your preferences, whether it’s a one-time alarm or a recurring alarm on specific days.

Add a calendar entry

To remember an appointment, you can easily add it to your phone’s calendar. Follow these steps:

Select the “calendar” option on your phone.
Choose the “+” or “add” option to create a new entry.
Select the type of entry you want to add (e.g., appointment, event, meeting).
Fill in the relevant fields with details such as the event name, date, time, and any additional information.
Once you’ve entered the details, select “SAVE” to confirm and add the appointment to your calendar.

Tip: If you need to remove an entry, select and hold the specific entry, then choose the “delete” option.

By following these steps, you can efficiently use your phone’s calendar to manage and remember important appointments and events. Download the Nokia Asha 311 user manual below.

Call several people at the same time

Conducting a Conference Call:

To share exciting news with multiple friends simultaneously, utilize the conference call feature on your phone. Please note that conference calling is a network service, and its availability may vary based on your network service provider. Follow these steps:

Initiate the first call.
While in the call, select “options” > “new call” > “voice call.”
Enter the phone number or select “SEARCH” to choose a contact for the second call. Select “CALL” to connect, putting the first call on hold until the conference is established.
Once connected with the second caller, select “options” > “conference.” You can continue to add more calls to the conference if needed.

Forward calls to your voicemail or another phone number

Your phone is ringing, but you can’t answer? Let the call go to your voicemail, or forward it to another number. Call forwarding is a network service.

1. Select settings > calls > call forwarding.

2. Select when to forward the incoming voice calls:

all voice calls — Forward all calls.
if busy — Forward when busy.
if not answered — Forward when not answered.
if out of reach — Forward when the phone is switched off or out of network coverage for a certain length of time.
if not available — Forward when busy, when not answered, when the phone is switched off, or when out of network coverage.

3. Select activate > to voice mailbox or to other number.

4. If if not answered or if not available is selected, set the length of time after which a call is forwarded.

Prevent making or receiving calls

Controlling Phone Bills with Call Barring:

To manage your phone bill and restrict certain types of calls, such as incoming calls while abroad, you can use the call barring network service. Follow these steps:

Navigate to settings on your phone.
Select “security” and then choose “call barring service,” followed by your desired option.
Enter the barring password provided by your service provider.

Tip: To monitor your usage, including the number of calls, data consumption, and text messages sent, select “counters.” You can configure the counters to automatically reset at specified intervals, such as monthly.

By utilizing call barring, you have the ability to control your phone expenses and prevent unwanted costs associated with specific types of calls. Regularly checking counters allows you to stay informed about your usage patterns and manage your phone bill more effectively.

Make an internet call

Making Internet Calls to Save Costs. If you need to frequently make international calls, consider using an internet call to reduce costs. You can make and receive calls over the internet, and some service providers offer free internet calls. Follow these steps to set up your internet telephone account and make calls:

Setting Up Your Internet Telephone Account:

Navigate to settings on your phone.
Select “connectivity” > “internet telephone” > “CONNECT.”
Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the phone wizard to set up your internet telephone account.

Once the setup is complete, your account will be listed in the accounts section.

Making Internet Calls:

To call a contact:

Select “contacts.”
Choose the contact you want to call and select the “internet call” option.

To call a phone number:

Type in the phone number.
Select “internet call.”

Note: To use internet calls, you must be in a Wi-Fi or 3G network service area. Ensure you have an account with an internet call service provider. By following these steps, you can take advantage of internet calls to save costs, especially when calling abroad.

Copy contacts to your SIM card

Want to use your SIM card in another phone, but still have access to your contacts? By default, contacts are stored in the phone memory, but you can copy your contacts to a SIM card.

Select contacts.

More contacts can be stored in the phone memory, and contacts saved on the SIM can only have one phone number. means a contact is stored on the SIM.

Choose the contacts to be copied

1. Select > copy contacts > select contacts.

2. Select the contacts, then select .

Copy all contacts

Select > copy contacts > select memory > from phone to SIM, and select the memory you want from the drop-down list.

Change the wallpaper

Personalizing Your Lock Screen Wallpaper:

If you want to have your favorite landscape or family photos as the background of your lock screen, you can easily change the wallpaper. Follow these steps:

Navigate to settings and select “wallpaper.”
Choose a folder containing the photo you want or select a specific photo from your gallery.

Change your profile for meetings or outdoor use

To manage your phone’s ringing behavior based on your surroundings, whether you’re in a meeting or a noisy environment, you can customize tone profiles. Follow these steps:

Navigate to settings and select “tone profiles.”
Choose the specific tone profile that suits your current situation, such as “discreet” for a single discreet beep or “loud” for a louder ringtone.
Select “activate” to apply the chosen tone profile.

Tip: Easily switch between profiles from the notification area. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification area, then select the current profile and choose the appropriate option (e.g., “discreet” or “loud”).

By following these steps, you can quickly adjust your phone’s ringing settings to match your environment and avoid disruptions in meetings or ensure you don’t miss calls in noisy surroundings.

Change your ringtone

You can set a different ringtone for each profile.

1. Select settings > tone profiles and a profile.

2. Select ringtone.

3. Select a ringtone from open files or your downloaded tones. The ringtone plays so you can see if you like it.

4. When you’ve found a ringtone you like, select YES.

Tip: Download more ringtones from Nokia Store. To learn more about Nokia Store, go to www.nokia.com/support.

Tip: You can also change the message alert tone. Select msg. alert tone and a tone.

Connect to a wireless headset to the Nokia Asha 311

If you want to maintain productivity at your computer during a call, using a wireless headset is a convenient option. Follow these steps to connect your wireless headset:

Navigate to settings > connectivity > Bluetooth on your phone.
Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on.
Power on your wireless headset.
To search for your headset, select the option for searching or scanning for devices.
From the list of available devices, select your wireless headset.
If prompted, you may need to enter a passcode, such as “1234,” to complete the pairing process.

By following these steps, you can easily connect your phone to a wireless headset, allowing you to answer calls and continue working at your computer without the need to have your phone directly at hand. Likewise see also the Nokia 114 Manual.

Password protect your memory card

If you want to secure your memory card against unauthorized access, setting a password is a wise precaution. Follow these steps:

Select “files” on your device.
Locate and hold the memory card, then select “mem. card options.”
Choose “set password,” then enter a password of your choice.

Format a memory card

If you want to secure your memory card against unauthorized access, setting a password is a wise precaution. Follow these steps:

Select “files” on your device.
Locate and hold the memory card, then select “mem. card options.”
Choose “set password,” then enter a password of your choice.

Remember to keep the password confidential and store it in a secure place, separate from the memory card. This precaution ensures that only authorized users can access the content on your memory card. Likewise see the Nokia Asha 311 user manual below. Likewise see also the Nokia 206 User Guide on here.

Back up content to a memory card

Want to make sure you won’t lose any important files? You can back up your phone memory to a compatible memory card.

Select settings > sync & backup.

1. Select create backup.

2. Select what you want to back up, then select ‘tick’.

Restore a backup

Select restore backup and what you want to restore, then select ‘tick’ .

Likewise also see the Nokia Asha 210 Memory Card Settings and Backup Contacts – Nokia Asha 501.

Factory Reset of Nokia Asha 311

This deletes all your content and you cannot get it back. First make a backup.

If your phone is experiencing issues and you want to reset some settings to their original values, follow these steps:

Ensure that all calls and connections are ended.
Navigate to settings and select “restore factory sett.” or a similar option. You might have an option like “reset settings” or “reset all settings.”
Choose “settings only” if available.
Enter the security code when prompted. If you haven’t changed it, the default security code is often 12345.

Please note:

This process does not affect documents or files stored on your phone.
After restoring the original settings, your phone will switch off and then on again. This may take longer than usual.

By following these steps, you can address issues with your phone by returning certain settings to their original configurations. Likewise see also the Nokia Asha 309 Manual on here.

Nokia Asha 311 User Manual