Samsung SGH S300 manual

TRI BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-S300 ELECTRONICS * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider . Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-03580A English. 0 3 /2003. Re v . 1.0 W orld Wide We b http://www .samsungmobile.com[...]

2 3 Contents Important Safety Precautions ...................... 7 Unpacking .................................................... 9 Your Phone ................................................ 10 Phone Layout................................................ 10 Display ........................................................ 13 Service Light .........[...]

Contents 4 Entering Text ............................................. 44 Changing the Text Input Mode ........................ 45 Using the T9 Mode ........................................ 46 Using the Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode ............................................ 47 Using the Symbol Mode.................................. 49 Using th[...]

Contents 6 Funbox ..................................................... 107 Games (Menu 7.1) .............................................. 107 WAP Browser (Menu 7.2) .................................... 107 Downloads (Menu 7.3)........................................ 113 Solving Problems ..................................... 116 Access Codes .....[...]

7 Important Safety Precautions R ead these guidelines before using y our wireless phone. F ailure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safet y information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 123. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When[...]

Important Safety Precautions 8 Radio Frequency Exposure The design of this phone complies with European Union (EU) requirements relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure. T o maintain compliance with these requirements, use only Samsung-supplied or approved accessories. Use of non-approved accessories ma y violate the requirements. Sensible Use Use[...]

10 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Earpiece Display Microphone Folder Soft key (right) W AP Browser key Power on/off / menu exit key Alphanumeric k eys Special function keys Navigation k eys Vo lume/menu browse keys Soft key (left) Dial/menu confirmation key IrDA port Cancel/ correction key [...]

Your Phone 12 Makes or answers a call. When held down in idle mode, recalls the last number dialled or received. In menu mode, selects a menu function or stores information that you hav e entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory . Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In menu mode, cancels your input and returns[...]

Your Phone 14 Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when the silent mode is active or you set the Alert Type menu option ( Menu 3.3 ), so that the phone vibrates when you recei[...]

Your Phone 16 When the folder is closed, the display is off so that you can use it as a mirror . If you want to turn the display on, press and hold the or key on the side of the phone. When a call comes in or you open the folder , the display automatically turns on. Service Light The service light is above the external LCD on the folder . It flashe[...]

Getting Started 18 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that it locks the card in position. Make sure that the cut corner is bottom left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Note : When you need to remo ve the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the sock et. 4. Place the battery so that the tabs on the en[...]

Getting Started 20 1. With the battery in position on the phone, connect the lead from the trav el adapter to the bottom of the phone. 2. Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the gray tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling[...]

Getting Started 22 4. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from both the power outlet and the charger . 5. Remov e the battery from the charger . Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, you will hear a warning tone and a message will be repeated at regular intervals on the display: If the [...]

24 Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, enter the area code and phone number , and press the key . Note: If you hav e checked the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu ( Menu 4.8 ), the number is redialled automatically up to ten times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone; see page 8[...]

Call Functions 26 Making a Call from the Phonebook Y ou can store the phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’ s memory , which are collectively called the Phonebook. Simply select the required name to recall the associated number . For further details on the Phonebook features, refer to page 35. Adjusting the Volume Dur[...]

Call Functions 28 Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, y ou can find out who is calling you, if this service is available. So that y ou can call the person back, if necessary . The number of missed calls displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed. To view the missed call immediately: 1. If the [...]

Call Functions 30 Switching Quickly to Silent Mode Silent mode is convenient when discretion is required and you wish to stop the phone from making any noise, in a theatre for example. In idle mode, to switch your phone quickly to silent mode, simply press and hold down the key until the “Silent Mode” message and vibration icon ( ) are displaye[...]

Selecting Functions and Options 32 To view the various functions/options av ailable and select the one required: 1. Press the appropriate soft key . In some functions, you may be asked for a password or PIN. Enter the required code and press the OK soft key . 2. To... Press the... select the: • Function displayed • Option highlighted Select sof[...]

Selecting Functions and Options 34 4. Scroll through the sub-menus until you reach the Language sub-menu, by pressing the or key . 5. T o view the languages available, press the Select soft key or the key . The current setting is highlighted. 6. Scroll through the list of languages until the appropriate one is highlighted, by pressing the or key . [...]

Phonebook 36 4. Enter a name and press the OK soft key . The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card. F or information on how to enter characters, see page 44. The phone now displays the first free location in the last memory used to save a number and name. If that memory is full, the first free location in the other memory is displayed. [...]

Phonebook 38 The following options are available. Paste : allows you to paste the selected number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in the phonebook, a different extension in the same office, for example. Use the key to change the number as required; refer to page 24 for further details. When you are rea[...]

Phonebook 40 Searching for a Number by Caller Group 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key . 2. Scroll to Group Search by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key . Y ou are asked to enter a group name. 3. Enter the first few letters of the group name that you wish to find. The caller groups are listed, starting with[...]

Phonebook 42 Speed-Dialling Once you have stored phone numbers in the SIM card, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you w ant, simply by pressing the associated number key . Setting Up Speed-Dial Entries 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key . 2. Scroll to Speed Dial by pressing the [...]

44 Entering Text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text. For example, when storing a name in the phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar . Y ou can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’ s keypad. Y our phone has the following text input modes: • T9 mode This mode allows you[...]

Entering Text 46 Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to enter any character using single k eystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary . 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 enter HELLO[...]

Entering Text 48 Refer to the table below for more information about the characters av ailable. •T o insert a space, press the key . •Y ou can move the cursor by using the and keys. T o delete letters, press the ke y. Press and hold down the key to clear the display . Characters in the Order Displayed Key Space Upper Case Upper Case Lower Case [...]

50 Options During a Call 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 ha ve a call in progress if your network supports this service. If you have an activ e call and a call on hold, y ou may sw[...]

Options During a Call 52 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 k ey tones. It allows you to press keys without hearing anno ying key tones during a call. Note: T o communicate with answering machines or computerised telephony systems, t[...]

Options During a Call 54 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. F or more information, contact your service provider . Setting up the Multiparty Call 1. Call the first participant in the normal way . 2. Call the second participant i[...]

56 Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow y ou to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling with the navigation keys or by using the shortcuts. Accessing Menu Functions by Scrolling 1. In idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access me[...]

Using the Menus 58 1. Messages (see page 62) 1.1 Read Messages 1.1.1 Inbox 1.1.2 Outbox 1.2 Write Messages 1.3 T emplates 1.4 Setup 1.4.1 Setting 1 * 1.4.2 Setting 2 * 1.4.3 Setting 3 * 1.4.4 Common Setting 1.5 Broadcast 1.5.1 Read 1.5.2 Receive 1.5.3 Channel List 1.5.4 Language 1.6 V oice Mail 1.6.1 Connect to V oice Server 1.6.2 V oice Server Num[...]

Using the Menus 60 4. Phone Settings (continued) 4.6 Security 4.6.1 PIN Check 4.6.2 Change PIN 4.6.3 Phone Lock 4.6.4 Change Password 4.6.5 SIM Lock 4.6.6 FDN Mode* 4.6.7 Change PIN2* 4.7 Display Settings 4.7.1 Contrast 4.7.2 Back Light 4.7.3 Auto Light 4.7.4 Service Light 4.7.5 Graphic Logo 4.8 Extra Settings 4.8.1 Auto Redial 4.8.2 Active Folder [...]

62 Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service that may not be supported by your network. Y ou can send messages by a 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 number of the SMS centre from your service pr[...]

Messages 64 Write Messages (Menu 1.2) In this menu, you can write and send a text message. Note : Y ou can enter up to 918 alphanumeric characters for y our message. If you add objects to the message, the number of char acters you can enter will be decreased. Creating a Simple Text Message 1. Create your message. Note : For more information about e[...]

Messages 66 Templates (Menu 1.3) Using this menu, you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently . Scroll through the template list using the and keys. When the required message template highlights, press the Options soft key . Edit : allows you to write a new message or edit the selected message. Note : For further information on [...]

Messages 68 Broadcast (Menu 1.5) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Messages display immediately they are received, provided that: • the phone is in idle mode • the Receive option is set to Enable • the message channel is currently active in the channel list The followin[...]

Messages 70 My Contents (Menu 1.7) After saving any objects receiv ed in messages into your phone memory , using the Select Object option (see page 63), you can see the objects in this menu. To delete the objects in this menu, press the Delete soft key . Y ou can forward the objects to other people by including message and/or use them for your ring[...]

Call Records 72 Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3) This option lets you view the last 20 numbers you dialled. The number and name, if av ailable, display together with the date and time at which the call was made. By pressing the Options soft key , you can: • delete the number • edit the number and save it in the phonebook Call Time (Menu 2.4) This optio[...]

74 Sound Settings Y ou can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ring melody , volume and type • sounds made when you press a key , make an error or receive a message Note : When the phone is in silent mode (see page 30), you cannot change the sound settings. Ring Tone (Menu 3.1) This option allows you to [...]

Sound Settings 76 Message Tone (Menu 3.5) This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS Tone This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new SMS message has been received. The following options are av ailable: OFF : the phone does not use the SMS tone. Light Only : the ser[...]

Sound Settings 78 The following options are av ailable: Error Tone : sets whether the phone informs you that you make a mistak e or not. Minute Minder : sets whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. Connect Tone : sets your phone to beep when the person you are calling answers[...]

Phone Settings 80 My Settings (Menu 4.2) Y ou can change the background image and the display style of the menu mode according to y our preference. Wallpaper This option allows you to change the background image to be displayed in idle mode. To change the background image: 1. Scroll through the list by pressing the or key . Y ou have various preset[...]

Phone Settings 82 Language (Menu 4.5) Y ou can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic , the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Security (Menu 4.6) The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: • the people of your choice • the types of call[...]

Phone Settings 84 SIM Lock When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. Y ou must enter the SIM lock code. Once you have entered the lock code, y ou are asked to confirm it by entering it again. To unlock the SIM, you must enter the SIM lock code. FDN Mode The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your S[...]

Phone Settings 86 Auto Light Using this feature, you can specify the time for which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps conserve your battery power . The following options are av ailable: Disable : the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option ( Menu 4.7.2 ); see page 85. Enable : the backlight is used onl[...]

Phone Settings 88 Short Cut (Menu 4.9) The navigation keys can be used as shortcut k eys. When held down in idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly . To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the or key , followed by the Select soft key . Key up () Key down () Key right () K[...]

Organiser 90 Writing a Memo To write or edit a memo on a specific date: 1. Select the required date in the calendar , using the navigation keys. Note : T o skip to the previous or next month, press the and keys on the left side of the phone. 2. Press the Select soft key . An empty memo screen displays to allow you to enter your memo. 3. Enter your [...]

Organiser 92 6. Press the OK soft key . Editing the To Do List If tasks are already defined in the T o Do List when you select the To Do List menu option ( Menu 5.2 ), the current contents are displayed with the status mark and priority; three stars for high, two for normal and one for low . The following options are av ailable: To... Then... view [...]

Organiser 94 Time & Date (Menu 5.3) This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. Y ou can also use this option to find out what time it is and another part of the world. The following options are av ailable: Set Time : allows you to enter the current time. Y ou can choose the time format in the Time Format menu option ([...]

Organiser 96 When setting or viewing an alarm, the following options are available when y ou press the Options soft key: Remove Alarm : deactivates the current alarm. Alarm Sound Set : allows you to select the alarm melody . Calculator (Menu 5.5) With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator . The calculator provides the basic arithmetic[...]

98 Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their av ailability and subscribe to them, if y ou wish. Call Diverting (Menu 6.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify . Example :Y ou ma y wish to divert your business calls to a colleag[...]

Network Services 100 Call Barring (Menu 6.2) 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 c[...]

Network Services 102 Call Waiting (Menu 6.3) This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call. Y ou can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: •V oice calls only •D ata calls only To set your call waiting options: 1. Select the type of calls to which t[...]

Network Services 104 Caller ID (Menu 6.5) 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 av ailable: Default : the default setting provided by the network is used. Hide Number : your number is not displayed [...]

Network Services 106 Band Selection (Menu 6.7) For the phone to mak e and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the av ailable networks. Y our phone can handle any of the following types of network: •G SM 900/1800 •G SM 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses. When you trav el abroad,[...]

Funbox 108 Using the Soft Keys A bar containing browser commands is located at the bottom of the WAP Browser displa y . The soft k eys below the bar are used to execute these commands. The two keys are called soft keys because their function changes depending on the WAP Browser application in use. Navigating the WAP Browser Entering Text, Numbers o[...]

Funbox 110 Home : takes you back at an y time to the homepage of the Wireless W eb service provider . Go to URL : allows you to manually enter the URL address of the required W eb page. After entering an address, press the OK soft key to go there directly . Show URL : displays the URL address of the site to which you are currently connected. It als[...]

Funbox 112 IP Address : Enter the WAP gatew ay address required to connect to the Internet. Bearer : Select the bearer to be used for each type of network address accessed: GPRS or Data . The remaining options depend on the Bearer setting. When the bearer is set to Data Login Name : Enter the PPP server login ID . Password : Enter the PPP server pa[...]

Funbox 114 Using the Menus From the Main Screen, press the Menu soft key to access the following options. They are shown only when a MIDlet has been downloaded. Info : displays information about the selected MIDlet, such as the file size, application version, v endor , and the location of the jad file, which is the MIDlet description file. Remove :[...]

116 Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may sav e 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 automati[...]

Solving Problems 118 The phone starts beeping and “**Warning** Low Battery” flashes on the display • The battery is insufficiently charged. R eplace the battery and recharge it. The audio quality of the call is poor • Check the signal strength indicator on the display ( ); the number of bars indicates the signal strength from strong ( ) to [...]

Access Codes 120 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 disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below). PUK The 8-digit PUK ( P [...]

Access Codes 122 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 y ou subscribe to this function. See page 101 for further details. 123 Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information) This phone meets Europea[...]

Health and Safety Information 124 SA R tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR lev el of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. Thi[...]

Health and Safety Information 126 •D o not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and life-time of the battery . Always try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, ev en when the battery is fully charged[...]

Health and Safety Information 128 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. T ry to plan calls when your car will be stationary . If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue. 7. Do not engage in stress[...]

Health and Safety Information 130 Persons with pacemak ers: • Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise potential interference If you have an y reason to suspect that interfer[...]

Health and Safety Information 132 Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, oper ates using r adio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on an y wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergenc[...]

Health and Safety Information 134 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 any w arranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. •K eep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small[...]

136 Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on y our mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Active Folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone. Call Barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. Call Diverting Ability to rer[...]

Glossary 138 PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entere[...]

140 Index A Access codes •  119 Accessories •  9 Active folder •  87 Alarm (5.4) •  95 Alert type (3.3) •  75 Answering a call •  27 a second call •  53 Anykey answer •  87 Auto Light •  86 Auto redial •  87 Autopower alarm •  95 B Background image •  80 Backlight •  15 , 85 Band Sele[...]

Index 142 Memos copying •  91 deleting •  91 editing •  90 writing •  90 Menus accessing by scroll •  56 accessing by shortcuts •  57 list •  57 Message tone (3.5) •  76 Messages broadcast (1.5) •  68 reading (1.1) •  62 setup (1.4) •  66 templates (1.3) •  66 voice mail (1.6) •  69 w[...]

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145 Access the Menu Functions ➀ Press the Menu soft key . ➁ Scroll with the and k eys through the list of the menus until you reach the required menu. ➂ Press the Select soft key . ➃ Scroll with the and k eys through the list of the options until the required one is selected. ➄ Press the Select soft key . • Each of the two soft keys ( a[...]

146 Answer a Call Open the phone or Press the key . Adjust the Vo l ume Press the or key on the left side of the phone. Choose the Alert T ype ➀ Select the Alert Type menu option ( 3.3 ). ➁ Select an option: • Light only • Melody • Vibration • Vibra+Melody ➂ Press the Select soft key . Store Numbers in the Phonebook ➀ Enter the numb[...]