Samsung SGH-A300 manual

Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-01988A English. 06/2001. Rev . 1.1 ELECTRONICS World Wide Web http://www .samsungmobile.com DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-A300 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider .[...]

3 Contents Important Safety Precautions ..................................... 7 Unpacking ....................................................................... 9 Y our Phone ...................................................................... 10 Phone Layout ..................................................................... 10 Display ......[...]

In-Call Options ............................................................... 48 Putting a Call on Hold ........................................................ 48 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ............................... 49 Muting/Sending Key T ones ................................................ 50 Searching for a Number in the Phone[...]

7 6 Important Safety Precautions Read these simple guidelines. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see Safety Information on page 111. Road safety comes first Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Remember that in some countries, it is illegal to use a hand-hel[...]

In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • T ravel adapter • Simple hands-free kit • Standard and slim batteries • Cigarette lighter adapter • Earphone • Car holder 9 8 T ravel Adapter Handset Battery User’ s Manuals Earphone Hand Strap Use sensibly Use only in the normal pos[...]

Key Description Perform the functions indicated by the text above them (in the bottom line of the display). In the menu facility , scrolls through the menu options and phonebook memory . When pressed in idle mode , the key launches the W AP Browser . The key accesses your favourite menu options directly (for more information on shortcuts, see page [...]

Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Area Description First line Displays various icons (see below). Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter (number to be dialled, for example). Last line Shows the functions currently assigned to the two soft keys. Icons Icon Description Shows the received[...]

15 14 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Icon Description (continued) Appears when a new text message has been received. Appears when the Vibrate mode is active. Appears when you set the alarm. Shows the level of your battery . The more bars you see, the more power you have left. Indicates that you have activated the Infrared feature to communicat[...]

16 17 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details (PIN, optional services available and so on). Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, s[...]

18 19 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Charging a Battery Y our phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery . A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. The phone can be[...]

20 21 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Switching the Phone On/Off 1. Open the flip cover . 2. Hold down the key for more than one second to switch the phone on. 3. If the phone asks for a password, key in the password and press the OK soft key . The phone password is fac[...]

22 23 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d PIN The P ersonal I dentification N umber or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disable[...]

24 25 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Barring Password The 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. Y ou obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. See page 98 for further details. PIN2 The PIN[...]

26 27 G G e e n n e e r r a a l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Ending a Call When you have finished your call, briefly press the key . Making a Call from the Phonebook Y ou can store the names and phone numbers dialled regularly in the SIM card and phone memory , called the phonebook. Y ou then simply select the required name to recall the a[...]

If the caller can be identified, the caller’ s phone number (or name if stored in your phonebook) is displayed. If the caller cannot be identified, only the phone icon flashes. 1. If necessary , open the flip. Press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call. If the Anykey Answer menu option ( 4.8 ) is set to ON , you can press an[...]

30 31 G G e e n n e e r r a a l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s G G e e n n e e r r a a l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Editing a Missed Call Number Note: If the number corresponding to the missed call is not available, the Edit Number option is not displayed. 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. If necessary , press the or key to highl[...]

T o view the various functions/options available and select the one required, proceed as follows. 1. Press the appropriate soft key . 2. T o... Then press the... Select the: Select soft key or key . • Function displayed or • Option highlighted View the next function key or key on the or highlight the next left side of the phone. option in a lis[...]

Phone Settings 1 Infrared Activ.. 2 Greeting Mess... 3 Own Number 4 Language 5 Light S e le ct 4 . 4 English 34 35 S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d O O p p t t i i o o n n s s S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Example: Se[...]

6. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press the C key to clear the location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the number keys. 7. Press OK to store the name and number . 8. Press to return to the idle screen. Speed-Dialling by Memory Location Once you have stored phone numbers in the phonebo[...]

38 39 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key . Y ou are asked to enter a name. 2. Enter the start of the name that you wish to find and press the Search soft key . Note: Y ou can also scroll through the[...]

Edit This option allows you to edit a number and name stored in the phonebook. Erase This option allows you to erase a number and name stored in the phonebook. Y ou are asked to confirm that you wish to erase the name and number from the phonebook by pressing the Ye s soft key . Copy This option allows you to copy a phonebook number to another loca[...]

43 42 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Memory Status Y ou can check how many names and numbers are stored in the phonebook (card and phone memories). Proceed as follows. 1. In the idle mode, press the Name soft key . 2. Press the Options soft key . 3. Select the Memory Status option. 4. Press Next to toggle between the card and phone memories. S[...]

45 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 44 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Changing the T ext Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator in the display . Enter Name I OK T ext input mode indicator T o select... Then press the soft key until... Upp[...]

47 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 46 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t • T o enter full stops, hyphens or apostrophes, press . The T9 mode applies grammar rules to ensure that the correct punctuation is used. Example : is used twice to display two punctuation marks: • T o change the case in the T9 mode, use the ke[...]

48 49 I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s In-Call Options Y our phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold Y ou can place the current call on hold whenever you want. Y ou can make another call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. O[...]

Searching for a Number in the Phonebook Y ou can search for a number in the phonebook during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. Press the key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the OK soft key . The phonebook entries are listed. 4. Enter the name that you wish to find. If you enter the start of the name, all phonebook entries are l[...]

52 53 I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Using the SMS Service If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) message during a call, the message icon ( ) flashes in the display . The SMS Service option enables you to use this feature. Read Messages: allows you to read the messages that you have received. Write Messages: allows y[...]

Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by using the navigation keys or by using the index system. Using the Navigation Keys The navigation keys are used as follows. Key Purpose Moves to the ne[...]

3. Scroll through the options by pressing the and keys until Language is displayed, then press the Select soft key or the key . The languages available are displayed. Using the Index System Each menu option is assigned a hierarchical number . Y ou can use this number to access the corresponding option directly . Simply press the Menu soft key and k[...]

58 59 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 2. Messages (continued) 3. Sound Settings (see page 72) 3.1 Ring T one 3.2 Melody Composer 3.3 Ring V olume 3.4 Alert T ype 3.5 Keypad T one 3.6 Message T one 3.7 Error T one 3.8 Minute Minder 3.9 Connect T one 2.4 Setup 2.4.1 Setting 1 * 2[...]

60 61 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 7. Network Services (see page 96) 7.1 Call Diverting 7.1.1 Divert Always 7.1.2 Busy 7.1.3 No Reply 7.1.4 Unreachable 7.1.5 Cancel All 7.2 Call Barring 7.2.1 All Outgoing 7.2.2 International 7.2.3 International Except to Home 7.2.4 All Incom[...]

63 C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s 62 Call Records Via this menu, you can view the phone calls: • Missed • Received • Dialled The number and name (if available) are displayed, together with the date and time at which the call was made or received. Note: Y our phone can keep up to ten numbers in each list. Missed Calls Menu 1.1 Thi[...]

65 64 C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service and may not be supported by your network. Messages can be sent by text, fax, Email and paging messaging systems, provided that these services are supported by your network. T o send text messages by phone, you must obtain the num[...]

67 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 66 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Write Messages Menu 2.2 Via this menu, you can write text messages of up to 160 alphanumeric characters. Note: For further information on how to enter the characters in your message, refer to page 43. After you complete the message, you can select the following options. Send Only[...]

69 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 68 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Common Setting: two options are available. Reply Path : allows the recipient of your SMS message to send you a reply message via your message centre, if the service is provided by the network. Deliver y Repor ts : allows you to activate or deactivate the report function. When thi[...]

71 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 70 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s V oice Mail Menu 2.6 This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing your voice mailbox (if provided by your network). T o quickly connect to the voice server , press and hold down the key in the idle mode. Note: Voice Mail is a network feature. Please contact your service p[...]

73 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 72 2. Press the Edit soft key and compose your melody using the following keys. T o... Then press the... Enter a note between 1 to 7 keys respectively. C and B (do and ti) Move a note up or 8 key . down one octave Insert the same Next soft key . note again Enter a rest key (press the key until [...]

75 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 74 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Alert T ype Menu 3.4 This option allows you to indicate how you are to be informed of any incoming calls. The following options are available. Light only: only the backlight is switched on; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody: the [...]

77 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 76 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Minute Minder Menu 3.8 This option allows you to specify whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. The following options are available. OFF: the phone does not beep. ON[...]

79 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 78 Greeting Message Menu 4.2 This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. The current message is displayed. T o... Then press the... Clear the existing C key and hold it down until message th e message i s cleared. Enter a new message A[...]

81 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 80 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Auto Redial Menu 4.6 With the Auto Redial function, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. Note: The interval between two call attempts varies. The following options are available. OFF: the n[...]

83 82 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • View the calendar and organise your schedule • Define a list of things to do • Set the current date and time • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example) • Use the phone as[...]

85 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Once you have finished editing the memo, press the OK soft key . The following options are then available when you press the Options soft key . Alarm: allows you to set the alarm to ring on the chosen day . Erase: allows you to delete the memo. Copy to: allows you to copy th[...]

87 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 86 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r T o... Then... Sort the existing • Press the Options soft key . tasks by priority • Select the Sort option. or status • Select the sort criterion (high, low , done, undo). Copy a task • Highlight the task. • Press the Options soft key . • Select the Copy optio[...]

89 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 88 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Alarm Menu 5.4 This feature allows you to: • Set the alarm to ring at a specific time • Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off ( Autopower menu option set to Enable ) In the Alarm menu, the following options are a[...]

Calculator Menu 5.5 Using this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator . The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Using the Calculator 1. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 2. Press the right soft key until the required arithmetic symbol appears: + (add), - (subtr[...]

93 92 S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y Change PIN Menu 6.2 This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. Y ou must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Phone Lock Menu 6.3 When the P[...]

95 94 S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y FDN Mode Menu 6.6 The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available. Disable: you can phone any number . Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in the phonebook. Y ou must ent[...]

Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you so wish. Call Diverting Menu 7.1 This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify . Example : Y ou may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague w[...]

Call Barring Menu 7.2 The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. Call barring can be set up in the following ways. All Outgoing: calls cannot be made. International: international calls cannot be made. International Except to Home: when abroad, calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home co[...]

Call W aiting Menu 7.3 This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call. Y ou can specify the call waiting option for voice calls only . T o set your call waiting options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the V oice Calls option by pressing the Select soft key . The screen informs you whether call[...]

Caller ID Menu 7.5 Y ou can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available. Default: the default setting provided by the network is used. Hide Number: your number is not displayed on the other person’ s ph[...]

105 104 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s T o... Then press the... Delete a CUG index Options soft key and select the Delete option. Activate a CUG index Options soft key and select the Activate option. Outside Access: lets you enable or disable calls to numbers other than those nominated for the Closed User Group. This fe[...]

107 106 Solving Problems Before contacting the after -sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked Enter Password • The auto[...]

109 108 The phone starts beeping and “**W arning** Low Battery” flashes in the display • The battery is insufficiently charged. Replace the battery and recharge it. The audio quality of the call is poor • Check the signal strength indicator in the display ( ); the number of bars after it indicates the signal strength from strong ( ) to weak[...]

111 110 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e B B a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its[...]

113 S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Care and Maintenance Y our phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill the warranty obligations and enjoy this product fo[...]

115 Glossary of Terms T o help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Active Flip Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone. Call Barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. Call Diverting Ability[...]

117 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y o o f f T T e e r r m m s s G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y o o f f T T e e r r m m s s Phone Password Security code used to unlock the phone when you have selected the option to lock it automatically each time it switches on. PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unau[...]

119 118 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y o o f f T T e e r r m m s s SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’ s personal data). The SIM card fits into a small slot on the back of the phone and is protected by the [...]

E Earpiece adjusting the volume • 28 Editing memos • 84 messages • 66 missed calls• 31; 62 phonebook numbers • 40 tasks • 86 T o Do List • 86 Emergency calls • 8; 114 Erasing memos • 83; 85 missed calls• 31 phonebook numbers • 40 tasks • 87 Error T one ( 3.7 ) • 76 External display • 15 F FDN Mode ( 6.6 ) • 95 Fixed Di[...]

SDN • 42 Searching for names/ numbers • 38; 51 Security ( 6 ) • 92 Selecting functions/ options • 32 Sending key tones • 50 messages • 65 Service dialling numbers (SDN) • 42 light • 15; 80 Setting alarm ( 5.4 ) • 89 date ( 5.3.2 ) • 88 display language • 34; 80 time ( 5.3.1 ) • 88 Settings resetting ( 4.10 ) • 82 Setup ( 2[...]

123 Dual Band SGH-A300 GSM T elephone Quick Reference Card Press and hold . Switch On/Off ➀ Key in the number . ➁ Press the key . Make a Call ➀ Open the phone and press the View soft key . ➁ Scroll with the and keys through the missed calls. ➂ T o return the call, press the key . End a Call View Missed Calls Immediately After Missing Them[...]

124 ➀ Key in the number . ➁ Press the Save soft key . ➂ Enter the name. ➃ Press the OK soft key . ➄ If necessary , change the location. ➅ Press the OK soft key . Store Numbers in the Phonebook ➀ Press the Name soft key . ➁ Enter the start of the name. ➂ Press the Search soft key . ➃ T o scroll through the names, press the and ke[...]