Samsung SGH-N300 manual

Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-01827A English. 05/2001. Rev.1.0 World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-N300 OWNER’S MANUAL Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending the software installed, your SIM card oryour service provider. 0-N300-Cover 5/26/01 9:03 AM Page 2[...]

3 C o n t e n t s Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Y our Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Phone Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Service Light . . . . . . [...]

5 4 T ones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Ring Tone (Menu 4-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Melody Composer (Menu 4-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Ring Volume (Menu 4-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Alert Type (Menu 4-4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Keypad Tone (Menu 4-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 Contents ( c o n t i n u e d ) WWW Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Launching the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Exiting the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Using Local Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Opening a Page Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Navigating with the [...]

Qualified service Only qualified service personnel must repair cellular equipment. Use only approved accessories and batteries. Use sensibly Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). A void unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Emergency calls E n s u r e that t he phone is switc hed on and i n se rvic e. Ent [...]

11 Your Phone 10 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustration shows the main elements of your phone. Earphone jack Microphone Service light Antenna Earpiece Display Soft keys P e rf o r m the func t i ons indica ted by the text above the m (in the bo tto m li n e o f the di splay) . Deletes characters from the display . In the menu fac ility [...]

13 Your Phone 12 Your Phone Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Signal strength : shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Icons Area Description First line Displays various icons (see page 13). Middle Display messages, instructions and any lines information that you e[...]

15 14 Your Phone Backlight The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you open the flip cover, press any key or hold down one of the volume keys with the flip cover closed, the backlight comes on. It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight option in the Phone menu. The backlight rema[...]

17 16 Getting Started Getting Started 3. Slide the SIM card holder in the direction of the arr ow and hold it in this position. 4. Insert the SIM card under the two tabs, ensuring that the cut corner faces towards the bottom of the phone and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. No te: I f you nee d to rem ov e t he SIM car d, c ar ef [...]

19 18 Getting Started Getting Started Charging a Batter y 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 used while the battery is charging. N o t e : Y o u mus t fu ll y ch ar ge the[...]

21 Getting Started 20 5. When you wish to switch the phone off, hold down the key for more than two seconds. W A R N I N G : Do no t sw it ch on th e pho ne whe n mo bi le ph one u se is pr ohib it ed or w he n it may ca use i nterf eren ce or dan ge r . N ote: Y ou r p ho ne has a bui lt -i n a nt enn a. As wit h an y ot her r adio- tran sm it ti [...]

23 22 Call Functions Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number and press the key . N o t e : If yo u ha v e se t t he Aut o R ed i al op t ion ( 5 - 1 - 7 ) t o O N (s ee pa ge 8 5) a nd th e per son cal led d oes no t a nsw er or is alr ea dy on t h e ph on e , t he nu m ber is re d ia ll[...]

25 24 Call Functions Call Functions Redialling the Last Number The phone stores the last 10 numbers dialled. T o r ecall any of these numbers, proceed as follows. 1. T o dial the last number called, hold down the key in idle mode. Otherwise, press the key to access the list of the last numbers dialled. 2. Us e the a nd keys to scroll th r oug h the[...]

27 26 Editing a Missed Call Number 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Press the or key to highlight the Paste option. 3. Press the Select soft key. 4. Change the number as required. Press the or key to move back through the number . 5. T o... Then press the... Call the number key . Store the number Save soft key and enter the name and location requi[...]

29 Call Functions 28 Call Functions In-Call Options Y our phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the Options soft key. Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) Y ou can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other party cannot hear you. Example: Y[...]

31 Call Functions 30 Call Functions Putting a Call on Hold Y ou can place the cur r ent call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. Of these two calls, one is active and the other is on hold and you can swap between the calls. T o place a call on hold, pres[...]

33 Call Functions 32 Call Functions Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call. For more information, contact your service provider. Setting up the Multiparty Call 1. Call the first participant in the normal way . 2. Call the second part[...]

35 34 Call Functions Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones. It allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call. No te: T o com muni cate wit h an sw er ing m achin es or c ompu teri sed te le ph on y [...]

37 P h o n e b o o k 36 P h o n e b o o k 5. Press the right soft key to toggle between the phone ( T o Phone ) and card ( T o Card ) memories. 6. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press the key to clear the location number and enter your preferr ed location by pressing the number keys. 7. Press OK to store t[...]

39 P h o n e b o o k 38 P h o n e b o o k Play Voice No te: T his o ption on ly app ea rs whe n y ou h av e a lrea dy recor ded a nam e. This option plays back the names that you have recorded. V oice Delete N o t e : T hi s o pt ion on ly app ea rs whe n y ou h av e a lrea dy re corde d a nam e. This option allows you to delete a specific voice ta[...]

41 P h o n e b o o k 40 P h o n e b o o k Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the PhoneBook soft key. 2. If your SIM card provides Service Dialling Number (SDN) and Information Number services, you will see the following screen. 3. Select Find Entr y by pressing the or key, if necessary a[...]

43 Entering Text 42 Entering Text When using y our pho n e, y ou will ofte n need to ente r te xt. For examp l e, when st ori n g a nam e in the phone b ook, crea ting yo u r per son al g reetin g or sch edu ling ev e nts in you r cal e n da r . Y o u ca n ent e r al p han umeri c ch aracter s by us i n g your pho ne’ s k eyp ad. Y ou are provide[...]

45 Entering Text 44 Entering Text Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input is based on a built-in dictionar y . 1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys to . Press each key only once for one letter . Example: to[...]

47 Entering Text 46 Entering Text Using the ABC Mode Use the to keys to enter your text. 1. Press the key labelled with the required letter: • Once for the first letter • T wice for the second letter • And so on N o t e : T o dis play a li st of spec ia l ch ar ac te rs, p ress . S ee the tab le on p age 47 for mo re i nfor mati on on t he ch[...]

48 Entering Text 49 Selecting Functions and Options Y our phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys ( and ). Each menu and sub- menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. The roles of the soft keys vary acc[...]

51 Selecting Functions and Options 50 Selecting Functions and Options 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: Left soft key. • Function displayed or • Option highlighted View the next function key . or highlight t[...]

53 52 Selecting Functions and Options 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 scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Accessing Menu Functions by Scrolling 1. In idle mode, press the Menu soft [...]

55 Using the Menus 54 Using the Menus Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcuts The menu items (menu, sub-menus and options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number. The shortcut number is shown in the bottom-right next to the soft key on the display . 1. In idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the menu fac[...]

57 Using the Menus 56 Using the Menus 2. Messages 2-1 Voice Mail 2-1-1 Connect to Voice Mail 2-1-2 Voice Server Number 2-2 Read Messages 2-3 Write Messages 2-4 Preset Message List 2-5 Setup 2-5-1 Service Centr e 2-5-2 Default Type 2-5-3 Default Validity 2-6 Broadcast 2-6-1 Read 2-6-2 Receive 2-6-3 Channel List 2-6-4 Language 2-7 Chatting 3. Voice F[...]

59 Using the Menus 58 Using the Menus 5. Settings (continued) 5-3 Security 5-3-1 PIN Check 5-3-2 Change PIN 5-3-3 Phone Lock 5-3-4 Change Passwor d 5-3-5 SIM Lock 5-3-6 FDN Mode 1 5-3-7 Change PIN2 1 5-4 LCD 5-4-1 Screen Mode 5-4-2 Select Image 5-4-3 LCD Contrast 5-4-4 Select IDLE 5-4-5 Select Clock 5-5 Quick Menu 5-5-1 UP 5-5-2 DOWN 5-5-3 RIGHT 5-[...]

61 60 Call Records V ia 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. You can also view call times and costs. Missed Calls Menu 1-1 This option lets you view the last 10 unanswered calls. You can also: • Edi[...]

63 62 Call Records Call Cost * Menu 1-5 N o t e : T he o pti ons of thi s m en u ma y v a ry , de pen d in g o n yo ur S IM car d. This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. The following options are available. Last Call Cost: cost of the last call made. T otal Cost: total cost of all calls made since the cost counter was last reset. If [...]

65 M e s s a g e s M e s s a g e s 64 V oice Server Number Y ou can change the voice mail server number . T o... Then press the... Enter the server Corresponding number number keys. Recall a number in PhoneBook soft key. the phonebook Correct a digit soft key . Move the cursor to the or key. left/right without clearing the digit N o t e : S ee pa g[...]

67 M e s s a g e s Preset Message List Menu 2-4 Using this menu, you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently. This menu shows the preset message list. Scroll through the list using the and keys. When the required message number appears, press the Options soft key. The following options are available. Edit: allows you to write a [...]

Default Type: allows you to set the default message type (Text, Voice, Fax, X.400, Email, and ERMES). The network can convert the messages into the selected format. Default Validity: allows you to set the length of time for which your text messages will be stored at the SMS centre while attempts are made to deliver them to you. Possible values are [...]

71 Voice Functions 70 Record This option allows you to record voice tags and assign them to the appropriate numbers. Say the name that you wish to use for voice dialling after you hear a voice prompt. For best results, use names with at least two syllables, or use both a first and last name. The phone stores the name as the first sample, and then p[...]

V oice Command Menu 3-2 This menu allows you to access frequently used menus quickly by saying your own voice command. Y ou can select the following options. Record: depending on the SIM card, the 20 most frequently used menu functions can be assigned voice commands. The menus are set by default to OFF , indicating that no voice command has been r [...]

75 Voice Functions 74 Voice Functions AnswerPhone Menu 3-4 Y ou can set your phone to answer calls and play a r ecorded message. Y ou can use the message to inform callers of your curr ent situation and to guide them to leave messages in your voice mail. While the message is being played, you can, if you so wish, take the call by pressing the Accep[...]

77 T o n e s 76 Composing a Melody Y ou can compose three melodies. 1. When you access the menu, the names of any melodies created are displayed. Otherwise, (Empty) appears. Select the melody that you wish to create or edit. 2. Press the Select soft key and compose your melody using the following keys. T o... Then press the... Enter C, the first no[...]

79 78 T o... Then press the... Change the length key (t he length of a note will be changed each time you press the key) . Listen to your melody Listen soft key. Cancel your changes key . 3. When you are satisfied with your melody, press the Y es soft key . 4. Enter a title for the melody . N o t e : Fo r f ur ther det ails on ho w to en te r c har[...]

81 T o n e s 80 T o n e s Keypad Tone Menu 4-5 This option allows you to select the tone that the keypad generates when you press a key . The following options are available. OFF: the keys do not make any sound. T one: each key, when pressed, makes a different sound. Beep: each key, when pressed, makes the same sound. Message Tone Menu 4-6 This opt[...]

82 83 S e t t i n g s Own Number N o t e : The c onten ts of thi s me nu ma y va ry , de pend ing on the SI M ca rd . Y ou can enter your own name and number using this menu. If you have subscribed to the Alternate Line Service, you can select a line with the or key . T o edit your name and number, press the Edit soft key . Language Y ou can set a [...]

85 S e t t i n g s 84 S e t t i n g s Any-key Answer Depending on the setting of the Any-key Answer option, you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key except the key and the Reject soft key . The following options are available. OFF: you can only press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the call. ON: you can answer an incoming call b[...]

87 S e t t i n g s 86 S e t t i n g s Caller ID Y ou can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. N o t e : S ome n etwor ks do not all ow the us er to c hang e this sett in g. The following options are available. Default: the default setting provided by the network is used. Hide Number: your number is[...]

Network Services Menu 5-2 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 N o t e : S om e c all di vert opt ions may not be sho wn i f t hey a re not sup port ed by y ou r ne tw or k o p e r a t o r . This network service enables incom[...]

Call Barring The call barring network service allows you to r estrict 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 cur rent country and to your home countr y [...]

Call Waiting This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call. T o set your call waiting options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the type of calls to which the call waiting option is to be applied by pressing the or key until the appropriate option is highlighted and then press the Select soft k[...]

95 S e t t i n g s 94 S e t t i n g s Network Selection The Network Selection feature enables you to: • Indicate whether the network used when roaming (outside your home area) is selected automatically or manually • Set up a prefer r ed list to be used when selecting a network automatically N o t e : Y o u can sel ec t a ne tw or k o th er t ha[...]

97 S e t t i n g s 96 S e t t i n g s Line Identification This option allows you to view the following line identification settings. CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) / COLP (Connected Line Identification Presentation) If these network functions are active, the caller’ s number is displayed during a call. If the phone number matches[...]

Change PIN This feature allows you to change your cur rent PIN toa new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. You must enter the curr ent 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 When the Phone Lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and yo[...]

S e t t i n g s SIM Lock When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the cur r ent SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code. Once you have entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. T o unlock the SIM, you must enter the SIM lock code. FDN Mode The FDN(Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM[...]

103 S e t t i n g s 102 S e t t i n g s Quick Menu Menu 5-5 The navigation keys can also be used as shortcut keys. When pressed in idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly. 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key: • UP ( ) • DOWN ( ) • RIGHT ( ) • LEFT ( ) 2. Select the menu option to be assigned to the key [...]

105 O r g a n i s e r 104 Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • W rite your schedule or to do list • Calculate • Check the calendar • Set the cur rent date and time • Se t the alar m so tha t the ph one ring s at a speci f i c tim e (t o re m ind you of an ap poin t m ent for exam ple ) • Find out what time it is in various [...]

107 O r g a n i s e r 106 O r g a n i s e r Alarm Menu 6-2 This option allows you to set the alarm to ring at a specific time. You can set one or more alarms. The following alarms are available. Daily Alarm: the alarm rings every day at the same time. Once Alarm: the alarm rings only once and is then deactivated. W eekly Alarm: the alarm rings ever[...]

109 O r g a n i s e r 108 O r g a n i s e r 5. T o calculate the result, press the Equal soft key or the key . T o erase any mista k es or clear the display , pr e s s t h e k e y . T o enter a decimal point, press the key. It calculates down to the second decimal place. Examples: Expression Key Sequence Result 12*3+5= 12x3+5 (or ) 41 34+57= 34+57 [...]

111 O r g a n i s e r 110 O r g a n i s e r Y ou can choose the following options, by pressing the Options soft key. New: allows you to create a new task. Mark: allows you to mark a task as completed. Edit: allows you to edit an existing task. Sort: allows you to sort the tasks by priority (high, low) or by status (done, undo). Copy: copies a task.[...]

113 112 O r g a n i s e r Clock Menu 6-7 Using this option, you can set the cur rent date and time. Set Time The option allows you to change the time displayed, using the 24-hour system. N o t e : B e f ore se tti n g t he t i m e , y ou mus t s p ec i f y yo u r t im e z on e , v i a th e W or ld T i m e m e n u o p t i o n ( 6 - 6 ) . Set Date Th[...]

115 WWW Services 114 WWW Services Y ou can use your phone as a Web Browser . Y ou can obtain up-to-date news, weather, sport, and other information as well as use e-mail and other Internet services. Please contact your service provider to open your Internet account. To use the Web Browser, you must indicate your phone number via the Own Number menu[...]

117 WWW Services 116 WWW Services N o t e : Th e W AP Br owser me nu s ma y va ry , de pend ing on your ver si on of t he b ro ws er . The following options are available. Reload: r eloads the cur rent page. Home: takes you back at any time to the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider. Bookmarks: allows you to load a bookmarked Web page dir[...]

119 Additional Services A LS (Alte rnat e Li ne Ser v i c e ) N o t e : P leas e cont act your se rv ic e pr ov id er to ch ec k t he ava ilab ilit y of th is fea tu re and how to s ubsc ribe to i t. The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and r eceive calls on either line as required. If you[...]

120 3. Setting the Ring T y p e T o distinguish between incoming calls on the two lines, you can select a different ring type for each line with the Ring Tone menu option ( 4-1 ). See page 76 for further details. 4. Setting Call Diverting O ptions Y ou can set up call diverting options for each line, via the Call Diverting menu option ( 5-2-1 ). Th[...]

121 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 appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is cor rectly installed. • The pho ne r e q u i r e s a 3 V SIM ca rd. [...]

123 Solving Problems 122 Solving Problems The phone starts beeping and “** Warning ** Battery Low” flashes in the display • The battery is insufficiently charged. Replace the battery with a charged one 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[...]

125 Reference Information 124 PIN2 Th e PI N 2, supp lied with some SIM cards, is r e q u i r e d to ac cess specif ic functions , such a s c all cost counters . Th ese func t i ons ar e only av a ila b le if supported by yo ur SI M ca r d . If you key in an incorrect PIN2 three times in succes s ion, key in the PUK 2 and press OK . Key in a new PI[...]

127 Reference Information 126 Reference Information • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsun g -approv ed batteries and r e c h a r ge your bat t ery only with Samsung- appr o v e d c h a r gers. When a charge r is not in u s e, disc onnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery co[...]

129 Reference Information 128 Reference Information Operating Environment • Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger (in a hospital for example). • Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including cellu[...]

131 Reference Information 130 Reference Information • Do not attempt to open the phone. Non-expert handling of the phone may damage it. • Do not drop or knock the phone. Rough handling may damage the internal circuits. • Do n ot use h ars h chemicals, clea ning solven t s or s t r ong det ergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft clo th[...]

132 Glossary 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 used the voice dial or voice command features, simply by opening the phone. ALS (Alternate Line Service) Capability of associating two a[...]

133 G l o s s a r y GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators. GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world. Line Identification Services Service allowing subscribers to view or block the telephone numbers o[...]

135 134 G l o s s a r y Index A ABC text mode • 46 Access codes • 124 Accessories • 9 Active Flip ( 5-1-0 ) • 23; 86 Active Line ( 5-1-# ) • 87 Alarm ( 6-2 ) • 106 Alert Type ( 4-4 ) • 79 ALS • 119 Answering a call• 25 a second call• 31 AnswerPhone ( 3-4 ) • 75 Any-key Answer ( 5-1-4 ) • 84 Auto Answer ( 5-1-8 ) • 85 Auto [...]

137 I n d e x 136 I n d e x N Names entering • 42 searching/dialling • 40 storing in the phonebook • 35 Ne twork Selection ( 5 - 2 - 4 ) • 94 Ne twork Servic es ( 5 - 2 ) • 88 Numbers copying phonebook• 39 cor r ecting• 22 editing missed call• 27 phonebook• 38 entering• 48 erasing phonebook• 38 fixed dial• 100 own• 83 r ed[...]

139 138 I n d e x S Safety batteries • 126 information • 128 precautions • 7 Scheduler ( 6-1 ) • 104 Screen Mode ( 5-4-1 ) • 101 SDN • 40 Searching for names/ numbers • 40 Security ( 5-3 ) • 98 Selecting functions/ options • 49 Sending key tones • 34 messages • 66 Service colours • 103 dialling numbers (SDN) • 40 light ( 5[...]

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