Page 1 Phone Guide ® M300 by Samsung © 2007 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. Printed in Korea...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ........i Your Phone’s Menu .
Page 4 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security ..... . 71 Accessing the Security Menu ....... . 72 Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature .
Page 5 2G. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools ....103 Using Your Phone’s Scheduler ......104 Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock .
Page 6 3B. Data Services ........173 Data Services Applications ....... . . 174 Getting Started With Data Services .
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to wireless service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Wireless Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.
Page 8: Your Phone's Menu
Your Phone’s Menu The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about navigating through the menus, please see “Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 26. Press Menu/OK ( ) from the navigation key to display the following: MENU VOICE KIT 1: Voice Service...
Page 9 1: Priority (Normal/Urgent) 2: Call Back # 4: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message. 2: Call me 3: Where are you? 4: Can you pick up 5: Meet me at 6: Let’s get lunch. 7: The meeting has been cancelled. 8: I’ll be there at 9: What time does it start? 10: I love you!
Page 10 8: Alarm Clock 1: Alarm #1 2: Alarm #2 3: Alarm #3 9: Calculator PICTURES 1: Camera Press the right softkey to view the following options: 1: Self Timer 1: Off 2: 5 Sec 3: 10 Sec 2: Fun Tools 1: Fun Frames 1: Off 2: Love Letter...
Page 11: Call History
4: Auto Erase (On/Off) 5: View Mode (Full Screen/Wide Screen) 5: Review Pictures 2: My Pictures 1: In Camera 2: Saved to Phone 3: Online Albums 1: View Albums 2: Upload Picture 4: Settings and Info 1: Account Info 2: Auto Erase (On/Off) 3: View Mode (Full Screen/Wide Screen) CALL HISTORY 1: Outgoing Calls...
Page 12 1: Digital 2: Analog 2: Main LCD Pic 2: Menu Style 1: Grid style 1 2: Grid style 2 3: List style 3: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 3: My Albums 2: No Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 3: My Albums...
Page 13 1: Lowest 2: Low 3: Med 4: High 5: Highest 5: Sub Contrast 1: Lowest 2: Low 3: Med 4: High 5: Highest 7: Text Entry 1: Auto Capital (On/Off) 2: Personal Dic. 3: Used Word Dic. (Yes/No) 4: Display Candidate (Display On/Display Off) 5: Prediction Start 1: 3rd letters 2: 4th letters...
Page 14 2: Volume 1: Ringer 1: Ringer off 2: 1-Beep 3: Level 1 - 8 4: Always Vibrate 2: Speakerphone (Level 1-8) 3: Text Message 1: Use Ringer Vol. 2: Separate Vol. 3: Always Vibrate 4: Picture Messaging 1: Use Ringer Vol. 2: Separate Vol.
Page 15 3: Bluetooth 1: Enable (On/Off) 2: Visibility 1: Always visible 2: Visible for 3min 3: Hidden 3: Device Name 4: Device Info 5: Trusted Devices 4: Data 1: On Data (Yes/No) 2: Net Guard (On/Off) 3: Update Data Profile 5: Voice Service 1: Digit Dialing 1: Adapt Digits 2: Reset Digits...
Page 16 2: Lock Service 1: Voice (Lock/Unlock) 2: Data (Lock/Unlock) 3: Camera (Lock/Unlock) 3: Change Lock 4: Special # 1: Empty 2: Empty 3: Empty 5: Erase 1: Erase Contacts (Yes/No) 2: Erase My Contents (Yes/No) 3: Erase Voice Memo (Yes/No) 4: Erase Pictures (Yes/No) 5: Erase Messages (Yes/No) 6: Default Settings (Yes/No)
Page 17 3: Left Key 1: Contacts 2: Messaging 3: Text Inbox 4: Send Message 5: My Content 6: Web 7: Voice Service 8: Voice Memo 9: Scheduler 10: Alarms 11: Calculator 12: Display 13: Ringer Type 14: Missed Alerts 15: Send Quick Text 4: Right Key 1: Contacts 2: Messaging...
Page 18 8: Update Phone SW 0: Phone Info 1: Phone Number 2: Icon Glossary 3: Version 4: Advanced MY CONTENT 1: Games 1: Get New Games 2: My Content Manager Games 2: Ringers 1: Get New Ringers 2: My Content Manager Ringers 3: Screen Savers 1: Get New Screen Saver 2: My Content Manager Screen Saver...
Page 19: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 21: Setting Up Service
Section 1A Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started Setting Up Your Voicemail Getting Help Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact your service provider for assistance with your wireless service.
Page 22: Getting Started
Getting Started Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps: Press to turn the phone on. Select Unlock ( Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen.
Page 23: Setting Up Your Voicemail
Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 24: Getting Help
Getting Help Directory Assistance You have access to a variety of services and information through Directory Assistance, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings. There is a per-call charge to use Directory Assistance, and you will also be billed for the airtime. To call Directory Assistance: Press Operator Services...
Page 25: Section 2: Your Phone
Section 2 Your Phone...
Page 27: Your Phone: The Basics
Section 2A Your Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Navigating Through Phone Menus Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and...
Page 28: Front View Of Your Phone
Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 15. Menu/OK Key 3. Navigation Key 4. Left Softkey 14. Right Softkey 5. TALK Key 13. END (Power) Key 6. Voicemail Key 7. Numeric Keypad 12. BACK (Clear) Key 8. Shift/Asterisk Key 11.
Page 29: Key Functions
Key Functions Speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the contacts, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
Page 30 BACK (Clear) Key deletes characters from the display while in text entry mode. When in a menu, press the BACK key to return to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a data session. END (Power) Key ends a call.
Page 31 Exterior Phone Features 6. Headset Jack 1. Camera 2. Volume Key 5. Camera Key 3. External LCD 4. Power/Accessory Interface Connector Camera allows you take a picture of whatever is in front of the phone’s line of sight. Volume Key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the voice volume during a call.
Page 32: Viewing The Display Screen
Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings >...
Page 33 Indicates that there is an unread urgent message in your Inbox. Indicates that you have read the urgent message. Indicates that there is an unread URL message. Indicates that you have read the URL message. Indicates that there is an unread urgent URL message. Indicates that you have read the urgent URL message.
Page 34 Indicates your phone is in use and a call is in progress. Indicates that your phone cannot find a signal. Displays your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. Indicates your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully charged in idle mode.) Indicates your current battery charge strength.
Page 35 Indicates that the white balance has been set to Fluorescent. This is used for taking pictures or movies indoors under fluorescent lighting conditions. Indicates that the white balance has been set to Manual. This is used for taking pictures indoors or outdoors using your own custom settings.
Page 36: Features Of Your Phone
Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The M300 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and provides page numbers where you can find out more:...
Page 37: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press and release Once your phone is on, it may display a “Looking for Service” screen, which indicates your phone is searching for a signal from the network available to you.
Page 38: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Warning! Use only manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a manufacturer-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
Page 39: Installing The Battery
Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: Pressing down on the release (1), remove the battery cover (located on the back of the phone) by sliding it in the direction of the arrow (2). Carefully lift the battery cover away from the phone. Slide the battery into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone, making sure to line up the gold contacts (3).
Page 40: Removing The Battery
Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and sliding the cover up until it snaps into place (5). Removing the Battery To remove the Li-Ion battery: Follow steps 1 and 2 from “Installing the Battery” on page 21. Grip the battery from the side (1) and lift it up and out (2). Caution! Be careful not to damage the contact pins during this process.
Page 41: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Tip: It is recommended that you completely charge your battery before first using your phone. This guarantees you begin using your phone with a fully charged battery.
Page 42 Using the Phone Charger To use the phone charger provided with your phone: Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s power interface connector and the other end into an electrical outlet. A charging icon located in the top right corner of the outside LCD lets you know the battery is charging.
Page 43 UL Certified Phone Charger The phone charger for this phone has met UL 1310 safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Page 44: Navigating Through Phone Menus
Navigating Through Phone Menus The navigation key on your phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down. If you are in a first-level menu, such as Settings, you may also navigate to the next or previous first-level menu by pressing the navigation key right or left.
Page 45: Displaying Your Phone Number
Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press BACK To return to standby mode: Press Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Select Menu >...
Page 46: Making And Answering Calls
Making and Answering Calls Holding Your Phone Since the antenna has been integrated into the design of the phone, it is important not to block the reception path accidentally to ensure the strongest signal possible is achieved. The orbital internal antenna is located near the base of your phone next to the microphone.
Page 47: Making Calls
Making Calls Placing a call from your phone is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Just enter the number, press , and you’re on your way to clear calls. To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on.
Page 48: Dialing Options
Dialing Options When you enter numbers in standby mode, select Options ( ) to see the following dialing options. To initiate an option, press the corresponding softkey button. (1) Dial dials the number or digits displayed. (2) Send Msg allows you to send text messages, picture messages, or SMS Voice messages, with attachments to the number being dialed.
Page 49: Answering Calls
Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.
Page 50: Missed Call Notification
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the network available to you. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming.
Page 51: Calling Emergency Numbers
Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial and press ), even if WXYZ your phone is locked or your account is restricted. Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode. During an emergency call, select Options ( ) to display your options.
Page 52 In-Call Options Selecting Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of features you may use during the course of a call. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press . The MENU following options are available through the Options menu: Warning!
Page 53 (0) Phone Info displays the following menu options: (1) Phone Number (2) Icon Glossary (3) Version (4) Advanced During a call, the left softkey button ( functions as the Mute button. Press it to Mute the phone’s microphone for privacy. While muted, the Mute icon ( ) is displayed on the upper-left of the main display screen.
Page 54 Saving a Phone Number The Contacts list can store a maximum of 299 phone numbers in total, with each contact entry containing a maximum of 5 phone numbers. Each entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2F: Using Contacts on page 93.) To save a number from standby mode: Enter a phone number and press...
Page 55: Finding A Phone Number
Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: While in standby mode, enter three or more of the last digits of the phone number. (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) Select Options ( ) >...
Page 56: Plus Code Dialing
Note: You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine both two-second and hard pauses. To save phone numbers with pauses: Enter the phone number. Select Options ( ) and select either Hard Pause or 2sec Pause. Enter additional numbers. Press MENU –...
Page 57: Dialing From The Contacts List
Dialing From the Contacts List To dial directly from a Contacts entry: Select Menu > Contacts > Find. Shortcut: Select Contacts (right softkey) to list entries. Highlight the entry you want to call and press – or – To dial another number from the entry, highlight the name and press , and then highlight the number you wish to call and then MENU...
Page 58: Entering Text
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using SMS Text Messaging). Tip: If the character modes do not appear after pressing the right softkey, try entering a single character in the entry field and then pressing the right softkey again.
Page 59: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
Text Options to configure text features such as Auto-Capital, Used Word Dic., Display Cand., Prediction Start, Dual Language, and Insert-Space (see page 46). Tip: When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter capitalization > > ( abc ABC ) used on the current character.
Page 60 To accept a word and insert a space, press Space If the word you want is not displayed after you have entered all the letters, press to scroll through additional word selections. Next Note: Since the T9 prediction listing starts at three letters, when working with two letters, use the (0) key to begin cycling through possible two-letter choices.
Page 61 Characters scroll in the following order (lowercase characters shown in parentheses): Note: Accented characters are available only if the Dual Language text option is set to Spanish. . ,@ 1 ? ! * # / P Q R S 7 (p q r s 7) PQRS A B C 2 Á...
Page 62: Entering Characters In Dual Language
Entering Characters In Dual Language By enabling the Dual Language text option, you can use the keys for both English and Spanish text entry. If the Display Candidate and Prediction Start text options are enabled, the available word choices presented are from both language sets (English/Spanish).
Page 63 Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Preset Messages, and Recent Messages To enter numbers: Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 40.) To enter symbols: Select the Symbol mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 40.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.
Page 64: Setting Text Options
Setting Text Options The Text Options menu allows you to specify more automated features during the text entry process. These options can help streamline the text entry process by correcting for capitalization, spelling, spacing, and completing the most commonly entered words for you. To specify text options: Select the Text Options mode and then use your navigation key to scroll down the list and activate the desired text entry options:...
Page 65: Controlling Your Phone's Settings
Section 2B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Display Settings Sound Settings Location Settings Messaging Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use Updating Phone Software Phone Setup Options Call Setup Options Using the menu options available on your phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.
Page 66: Display Settings
Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to 14 characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting, or you may enter your own custom greeting. To display or change your greeting: Select Menu >...
Page 67: Changing The Backlight Time Length
Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the main display screen and keypad are backlit after any keypress. To change the main display setting: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Main Display. Select Always on, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, 8 seconds, or Dim Only, and press MENU...
Page 68: Changing The Display Screen
Changing the Display Screen Your phone offers options for what you see on the main display screen while powering on or off and when in standby mode. To change the display screen: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Screen Saver > Main LCD. Select Preset Image, My Content, or My Albums and press MENU...
Page 69 Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display’s menu style: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Menu Style. Select Grid style 1, or Grid style 2 to view each main menu item as a single screen icon, or List style to view the main menu as a list, and press MENU...
Page 70: Sound Settings
Changing the Dialing Font Size This setting allows you to adjust the display appearance when dialing phone numbers. To change the dialing font size: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing Font > Size. Select Large, Medium, or Small and press MENU Sound Settings Ringer Types...
Page 71 Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messages. Select Voicemail, Text Message, or Picture Messaging. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Contents and press .
Page 72 Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings You can manually adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. To adjust the phone’s ringer volume: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume > Ringer. Use the navigation key to select the ringer setting Ringer off, 1-Beep, or Level 1 - 8.
Page 73: Selecting A Key Tone
Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a keypress. (Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.) To select a key tone: Select Menu >...
Page 74: Alert Notification
Alert Notification Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, when the signal fades, when powering your phone on or off, or when a call has been connected. To enable or disable alert sounds: Select Menu >...
Page 75 TTS (Text to Speech) allows you to have the menu items read aloud as they are selected. When TTS is enabled, the key tone sound will be turned off. To enable TTS: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > TTS > TTS Mode. Press the navigation key up or down to select On and press MENU To disable TTS:...
Page 76: Location Settings
Location Settings Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. Note: Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some applications and services easier to use.
Page 77: Messaging Settings
Messaging Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each sent message, and create your own canned messages, to name just a few.
Page 78: Setting Message Reminders
Setting Message Reminders When new messages arrive, you can choose to ignore them and set the phone to periodically remind you of them by playing an audible alert at a set interval. To hear a reminder alert for unread messages: Select Menu >...
Page 79: Text Message Settings
To add a new preset message: Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Preset Messages. (The list of preset messages is displayed.) To add a new message, select an empty message location, and select Add new ( Enter your new message (see “Entering Text” on page 46), and select Done ( ).
Page 80 To set the callback number: Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Sending Options > Call Back #. Select None, your phone number (xxx-xxx-xxxx), or Other and press MENU To set up your signature: Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Edit Signature. Select On and press .
Page 81: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, and Voice Memos when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
Page 82: Tty Use
TTY Use A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.
Page 83: Updating Phone Software
WARNING 911 Emergency Calling It is recommended that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering some communications unintelligible.
Page 84: Phone Setup Options
Phone Setup Options Display Language You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish (Español). To assign a language for the phone’s display: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Language. Select English or Español and press MENU Call Setup Options Call Setup options allow you to set up the following options:...
Page 85: Contacts Match
Making an Abbreviated Dial Call To make a call: Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone number. Abbrev. Dial is displayed in the lower left corner with the prefix digits displayed. Press to make the call. Contacts Match With the Contacts Match feature enabled, you can dial any number saved in your Contacts by entering the last four or five digits of the number.
Page 86 Restricting Outgoing Voice Calls Allows you to restrict outgoing calls according to one of the following rules: Allow all to allow outgoing calls to be made with no restrictions. Contacts only to allow outgoing calls to only those numbers saved in the Contacts list.
Page 87: Call Answer Mode
Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone by pressing any number key, by pressing , or by simply opening the phone. To set call answer mode: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Call Answer. To select an option, highlight it and press MENU Any key to allow an incoming call to be answered by opening...
Page 89: Setting Your Phone's Security
Section 2C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Locking Services Creating and Using Special Numbers Using the Erase Feature Resetting Your Picture Account Resetting Your Browser Restoring Your Phone’s Default Settings Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Data Services By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace of...
Page 90: Accessing The Security Menu
Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. Tip: If you can't recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your wireless phone number or 0000.
Page 91: Calling In Lock Mode
Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Creating and Using Special Numbers” on page 75.) To place an outgoing call in lock mode: To call an emergency number or a special number, enter the phone number and press MENU...
Page 92: Locking Services
Locking Services This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and data services. When you enable Lock Service, you will be unable to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or to access data services until the lock has been dis- abled in the Security menu.
Page 93: Creating And Using Special Numbers
Creating and Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories).
Page 94: Using The Erase Feature
Using the Erase Feature Erasing Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all the contents of your Contacts list. To erase all the names and numbers in your Contacts: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase >...
Page 95: Erasing Pictures
Erasing Pictures You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all pictures saved in your phone. To erase all pictures: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase > Erase Pictures and press MENU If you are certain that you would like to erase all pictures saved in your phone, select Yes and press...
Page 96: Resetting Your Picture Account
Resetting Your Picture Account Resetting your picture account settings clears the account settings and you will need to register your picture account again before you can use it. To reset your picture account: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Reset Picture Account and press MENU If you are certain that you would like to restore the account to its...
Page 97: Restoring Your Phone's Default Settings
Restoring Your Phone’s Default Settings Resetting the default settings restores all the default settings to your phone without deleting any data you have entered, such as entries to your Contacts list. To reset to default settings: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code.
Page 98: Security Features For Data Services
Security Features for Data Services Enabling and Disabling Data Services You can disable data services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all data services, including Web and messaging. Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with data services.
Page 99: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
Using Call Guard Using Data Roam Guard Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the network available to you. Your new dual band/tri-mode M300 by ® Samsung works anywhere on the network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks.
Page 100: Understanding Roaming
Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network available to you. Whenever you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
Page 101 Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the network available to you, you may not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended time.
Page 102: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your digital dual-band phone to control your roaming experience.
Page 103: Using Call Guard
Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the network available to you: the onscreen roaming icon ( ) and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call.
Page 104: Using Data Roam Guard
Using Data Roam Guard Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your phone may be able to access data services while roaming on certain digital systems. You can set your phone to alert you when you are roaming off the network available to you and try to use data services such as messaging.
Page 105: Managing Call History
Section 2E Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your phone, and missed calls.
Page 106: Viewing History
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
Page 107: Call History Options
Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press to show the details of the selected call. This MENU feature displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts).
Page 108: Making A Call From Call History
Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: Select Menu > Call History. Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or Recent Calls and press MENU Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No Caller ID, Unknown, or Restricted .
Page 109: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History
Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as No Caller ID, Unknown, or Restricted . After you have saved the number, the Find screen is displayed. (See “Finding Contacts Entries” on page 95.) Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside...
Page 110: Erasing Call History
Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 89. To erase Call History: Select Menu > Call History. Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or Recent Calls and press MENU Select Options ( ) >...
Page 111: Using Contacts
Section 2F Using Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contacts Entry Finding Contacts Entries Contacts Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Editing a Contacts Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your phone’s...
Page 112: Adding A New Contacts Entry
Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone’s Contacts list can store up to 299 entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. To add a new entry: Select Menu >...
Page 113: Finding Contacts Entries
Finding Contacts Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contacts entries by name: Select Menu >...
Page 114: Finding Speed Dial Numbers
Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Select Menu > Contacts > Speed Dial #s. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order. –...
Page 115: Contacts Entry Options
Contacts Entry Options To access a Contacts entry’s options: Select Menu > Contacts> Find. Highlight the entry and press > Edit ( MENU Highlight one of the options listed below and press MENU [Contact Name] to edit the contact entry name. [Current Number] to edit the entry phone number.
Page 116: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry To add a phone number to an entry: Display the Contacts list (see “Finding Contacts Entries” on page 95), highlight an entry, and press MENU Highlight the entry name and press Edit ( Highlight [Add Number], enter the new phone number, and press MENU Select a label for the number and press...
Page 117: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using Speed Dialing” on page 39. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contacts entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.
Page 118: Editing A Contacts Entry
Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: Display a Contacts entry and highlight the name of the person you wish to edit. Press , highlight the entry you wish to edit (Name, Group, MENU Ringer, etc.). Select Options ( ) >...
Page 119: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 52.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Display a Contacts entry, highlight the name of the person you wish to edit, and press MENU...
Page 121: Using The Phone's Scheduler And Tools
Section 2G Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Using Your Phone’s Tools Your phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments.
Page 122: Using Your Phone's Scheduler
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler. Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event.
Page 123: Event Alerts
Select an alarm time for the event by highlighting the alarm field and pressing the navigation key left or right to select one of the following: No Alarm, On Time, 10min before, 30min before, or 1 Hr before. Select Done ( ) to save and exit.
Page 124 Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu To go to the Scheduler menu for today’s date: Select Menu > Tools > Today. Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to erase events and press MENU Select Options (...
Page 125: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: Select Menu > Tools > Alarm Clock. Select Alarm #1, Alarm #2, or Alarm #3 and press MENU Turn the alarm on or off by highlighting the activation field.
Page 126: Using Your Phone's Memo Pad
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad . Note: If there are no memos saved yet, the New Memo screen is automatically displayed.
Page 127: Using Your Phone's Tools
Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Select Menu > Tools > Calculator. Enter the first number using your keypad.
Page 128: Task List
Task List This option allows you to manage daily tasks that include dates, times, and priority levels. Select Menu > Tools > Task List. Note: If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. Select Options ( ) >...
Page 129: World Time
Countdown This option allows you to enter a timer that counts down to an event based on a date and time specified. Select Menu > Tools > Countdown. Note: If there are no countdowns saved, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed.
Page 131: Using Your Phone's Voice Services
Section 2H Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Activating Voice Recognition Using Voice Dial Using Contacts Managing Voice Memos Phone Status Information My Phone Number Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.
Page 132: Activating Voice Recognition
Activating Voice Recognition Your phone’s built-in voice recognition software allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the predesignated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function.
Page 133: Using Voice Dial
Using Voice Dial Voice Dial allows you to dial any valid seven- or ten-digit North American phone number or Contacts entry by speaking the number or name naturally, without pausing. Tips for using Voice Dial: Voice Dial works best in quieter environments. When saying a number (Digit Dialing), speak at a normal speed and say each digit clearly.
Page 134: Adapting Digit Dial
If the phone asks you, “Did you say,” followed by an incorrect name or number, say “No.” (If there are other alternatives, the phone will prompt you with the next one. (You can also select the desired number by using the navigation key. The phone will then dial the number.) Enabling or Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists You can customize whether the Digit Dial feature displays the list of top...
Page 135 Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences to teach the system your voice. The adaptation process takes about three minutes. Tips for adapting Digit Dial: Adapt digits in a quiet place. Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to speak. Speak clearly, but say each digit sequence naturally.
Page 136 Repeat steps 5-8 for another nine sets of digits. When you are finished with a full session, you will reach a screen that reads, “Adaptation Complete.” Note: It is recommended that you perform the complete adaptation of Digit Dial at least once to achieve the maximum benefit of this feature. If a partial adaptation is performed, you can always return later and resume the process from the halfway point.
Page 137: Using Contacts
Using Contacts Contacts allows you to retrieve contact information for any entry saved in your Contacts list by saying the full name of the person. To retrieve information using Contacts command: Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding . (The phone will prompt you for a command.) Say “Contacts.”...
Page 138: Managing Voice Memos
Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s voice recognition feature or the main menu option to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Press and hold to activate voice recognition.
Page 139 Recording Voice Memos Using the Main Menu Option To record a voice memo using the main menu option: Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Memo. Select Record and press . (The phone prompts you to start MENU recording after the beep.) Wait for the beep and then start speaking.
Page 140 Reviewing and Erasing Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Memo. Select Review and press . (The phone displays a list of saved MENU memos, with the first one selected.) Highlight the desired memo and press MENU —...
Page 141 Editing a Voice Memo Caption By default, the caption assigned to a voice memo is a sequential file name which consists of the date (Month_Day) followed by the memo number. For example, two memos recorded on February 2, 2007, would be listed as: Feb_02x1 and Feb_02x2.
Page 142: Phone Status Information
Phone Status Information The voice recognition Status option gives you an update on your phone's service, signal strength, and battery level. To retrieve your phone's status information: Press and hold to activate voice recognition. (The phone prompts you to say a voice command.) Wait for the beep and say “Status.”...
Page 143: My Phone Number
My Phone Number You can use your phone’s Voice Services to hear and display your phone number onscreen. Getting Your Phone Number To access your phone number: Press and hold to activate voice recognition. (The phone prompts you to say a voice command.) Wait for the beep and say “My Phone Number.”...
Page 145: Using The Built-In Camera
Section 2I Using the Built-in Camera In This Section Taking Pictures Storing Pictures Sending Pictures Managing Pictures Order Prints Settings and Info Your phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly send them to family and friends.
Page 146: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. To take a picture with the phone open: Select Menu > Pictures > Camera (Additional camera options are available through the camera mode Options menu.
Page 147: Creating Your Picture Messaging Password
Creating Your Picture Messaging Password The first time you use any of the picture management options involving the picture messaging Web site, you will need to establish a password through your phone. This password will also allow you to sign in to the picture messaging Web site at to access and manage your uploaded www.plspictures.com...
Page 148: Camera Mode Options
Camera Mode Options When the phone is open and in camera mode, select Options ( ) to display additional camera options: Self Timer to activate the camera’s timer. (See “Setting the Camera Self-Timer” on page 131.) Fun Tools to select from the following options: Fun Frames to select your favorite fun picture frame to decorate your picture (Off, Love Letter, Merry Christmas, Movie Star, Top Secret, Dollar, Memories, Robinhood,...
Page 149 Setting the Camera Self-Timer To activate the self-timer: From camera mode, select Options ( Highlight Self Timer and press MENU Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use (5 Sec or 10 Sec) and press . (The default setting is Off.) MENU Select Start ( ) when you are ready to start the timer.
Page 150: Selecting Camera Settings
Selecting Camera Settings To select your camera settings: From camera mode, select Options ( )> Settings . Select one of the following options and press MENU Resolution to select a picture’s file size (High: 640x480, Med: 320x240, or Low: 224x168). Quality to select the picture quality setting (Fine, Normal, or Economy).
Page 151: Storing Pictures
Storing Pictures There are three areas for picture storage that can be used separately according to your needs: In Camera (See “In Camera Folder” on page 133) Saved to Phone (See “Saved to Phone Folder” on page 135) Online Albums (See “Online Albums” on page 136) In Camera Folder Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Camera folder.
Page 152: In Camera Folder Options
In Camera Folder Options When you are viewing the In Camera folder, press Options ( ) to display the following options: Upload to upload pictures to the picture messaging Web site www.plspictures.com Note: If this is the first time you have accessed the picture messaging account, you will be prompted to create your picture messaging password.
Page 153: Saved To Phone Folder
Saved to Phone Folder Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Camera folder, but the picture can then be moved to a separate My Pictures subfolder called Saved to Phone. From this folder, you can also view all of the pictures you have saved, store additional images into this folder, send pictures to the picture messaging Web site ), delete images, and access additional picture...
Page 154: Saved To Phone Folder Options
Saved To Phone Folder Options When you are viewing the Saved To Phone folder, select Options ( ) to display the following options: Edit Caption to edit the title associated with the image. Erase to erase the image or selected images. Picture Info to display the list of albums saved in your phone.
Page 155: Sending Pictures
Sending Pictures Once you’ve taken a picture, you can use the messaging capabilities of your phone to instantly share it with family and friends. You can send a picture to up to 25 people at a time using their email addresses or their wireless phone numbers.
Page 156: Sending Pictures From Messaging
If you wish to include an audio message with the picture, highlight the box next to Audio and select Record ( ). Select Record ) to start recording. (Maximum recording time is 10 seconds.) Confirm the recipients, message, audio message, and picture. To change a recipient, highlight the recipient, press the appropriate softkey, and follow the instructions in step 5 to select or edit the recipient.
Page 157: Managing Pictures
Tip: To take and send a new picture from Messaging, select New Picture during step 1 on the previous page, take the new picture, press Next (right softkey), and follow steps 5-11 in “Sending Pictures From the In Camera Folder” on page 137. Follow steps 7-11 in “Sending Pictures From the In Camera Folder”...
Page 158: Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone
Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone You can use your phone to manage, edit, or share pictures you have uploaded to the picture messaging Web site at . (See www.plspictures.com “In Camera Folder Options” on page 134 for information about uploading.) To view your online pictures from your phone: Select Menu >...
Page 159: Uploading Pictures
Uploading Pictures To upload pictures: Select Menu > Pictures > My Pictures > In Camera (Thumbnail pictures will be displayed.) Select the picture(s) you wish to upload and select Options ( Select Upload > Upload Selection or Upload All and press MENU Select My Uploads and press MENU...
Page 160: Downloading Your Online Pictures
Downloading Your Online Pictures From your online albums display at , you can select www.plspictures.com pictures to download to your phone. To download pictures from the picture messaging Web site: From the online pictures display, select the picture you wish to download and select Options ( ).
Page 161: Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone
Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone Select a picture from your online pictures. (See “Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone” on page 140.) Select Options ( ) to display options. To select an option, highlight it and press . (See “Saved to MENU Phone Folder”...
Page 162: Settings And Info
To access your online albums options from your phone: Display the album list in the online picture messaging menu. (See “Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone” on page 140.) Use your navigation key to select an album (or Inbox). Select Options ( ) to display options.
Page 163: Using Bluetooth
Section 2J Using Bluetooth In This Section Turning Bluetooth On and Off Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu Supported Bluetooth Profiles Pairing Bluetooth Devices Your phone features built-in Bluetooth technology, allowing you to share information more easily than ever before. Bluetooth is a short- range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as headsets, hands-free car kits, handhelds, PCs, printers, and wireless phones.
Page 164: Turning Bluetooth On And Off
Turning Bluetooth On and Off By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your device “discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices. To turn Bluetooth on: Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Enable. Press the navigation key up or down to select On and press MENU enable Bluetooth.
Page 165: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service, including: Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication. Setting your phone’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth devices.
Page 166 Bluetooth Settings: Visibility The Visibility section of the Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to manage your availability to other Bluetooth devices. To configure your phone’s visibility (discoverability) to other Bluetooth devices: Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Visibility. Select your desired visibility setting and press MENU Select a visibility setting and press MENU...
Page 167: Supported Bluetooth Profiles
Supported Bluetooth Profiles All the Bluetooth settings you configure are stored in your phone’s Bluetooth user profile. Different profiles can be used for specific Bluetooth functions. This can be read from the Supported Profiles section of the Device Info screen. HSP: Headset Profile –...
Page 168: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Pairing Bluetooth Devices Paired Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone and another Bluetooth device. When devices are paired, a passkey is shared between devices, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process. To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device: Select Menu >...
Page 169 Waiting for Pairing If you are going to be using a Dial-Up Network (DUN) profile to pair with a PC or PDA, you will need to allow the other device to initiate pairing with your phone. To allow your phone to be paired with another Bluetooth device: Select Menu >...
Page 171: Section 3: Wireless Service Features
Section 3 Wireless Service Features...
Page 173: Wireless Service Features: The Basics
Section 3A Wireless Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your wireless service.
Page 174: Using Voicemail
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 175: Voicemail Notification
Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message: By displaying a message on the screen. By sounding the assigned ringer type.e. New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.
Page 176: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold .
Page 177: Voicemail Options
Voicemail Key Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see “Voicemail Menu Key” on page 163. Date/Time Send Reply Advance Replay Rewind Forward WXYZ PQRS Erase Call Back Save Space Next...
Page 178 Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. Press and hold to access your voicemail. (If your voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the Shift main voicemail menu.) Press to change your Personal Options, following the system...
Page 179 After listening to a message, press and then Next Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward the voice message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Receive confirmation that your voice message has been listened to when you send, forward, or reply to other voicemail users.
Page 180: Clearing The Message Icon
Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages. To clear the icon from the display screen: Select Menu > Messaging > Voicemail > Clear Envelope. Select Yes or No and press MENU Section 3A: Wireless Service Features: The Basics...
Page 181: Voicemail Menu Key
Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information (Date & Time Information) Send Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind 8 Seconds Forward Message...
Page 182 Change Passcode Group Distribution List Callers to Send Numeric Page On/Off Return to Previous Menu Shift Greetings Change Main Personal Greetings Change Recorded Name Create Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Shift Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Shift Section 3A: Wireless Service Features: The Basics...
Page 183: Using Sms Text Messaging
Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people’s wireless phone numbers to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically be displayed on your phone’s screen.
Page 184: Accessing Sms Text Messages
Call Back # to set the callback number. Delivery Rec. to set the phone to notify you when the message has been received by the recipient. Save to Drafts to save the message without sending. Accessing SMS Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen.
Page 185: Using Preset Messages
Using Preset Messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and coworkers easier than ever. To add or edit preset messages: Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Preset Messages. Select Options ( ) > Add New. Enter your new message or make changes and press Save ( (See “Entering Text”...
Page 186: Making A Three-Way Call
Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, select Options ( Select 3-Way Call and press .
Page 187: Using Caller Id
Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: Press...
Page 188: Responding To Call Waiting
Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press .
Page 189: Using Call Forwarding
Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press PQRS Shift...
Page 191: Data Services
Section 3B Data Services Data Services Applications Getting Started With Data Services Accessing Messaging Downloading Premium Services Content Exploring the Web Data Services FAQs Data services offers easy and amazing features you will really use. These features – including messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access –...
Page 192: Data Services Applications
Data Services Applications Here is a brief list of the applications available through your phone. Picture Messaging – Instantly shoot, share, and print sharp, high- resolution digital pictures, and take and send short video clips with your phone. Messaging – Send and receive email and chat on your wireless phone. Games –...
Page 193: Getting Started With Data Services
Getting Started With Data Services With your wireless phone and service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Page 194: Launching A Data Connection
Launching a Data Connection To launch a data connection: Select Menu > Web. (Your data connection will open and the home page will be displayed.) Shortcut: You can also press the navigation key right to access the Web. Note: If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 181), press OK (right softkey) to continue and access the Web.
Page 195: Net Guard
Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto-Connect when the Net Guard is displayed. To change your Net Guard settings: Select Menu >...
Page 196: Connection Status And Indicators
Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your data connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your data connection is active (data is being transferred); the transmit/receive symbol will blink to indicate data transmission.
Page 197: Navigating The Web
Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a data session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a data session, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more softkeys.
Page 198 Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, and then press the desired softkey button (or press MENU Tip: You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items.
Page 199: Accessing Messaging
Accessing Messaging Now you can send and receive text messages right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and coworkers 24 hours a day anywhere on the network available to you. Message Types There are many types of text messaging available on your phone, including SMS Text Messaging.
Page 200: Downloading Premium Services Content
Downloading Premium Services Content With data services you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
Page 201: Downloading An Item
Downloading an Item Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press or press OK ( ). You will see a summary page for the item MENU including its title, the vendor, the download details, the file size, and the cost.
Page 202: Exploring The Web
Exploring the Web With Web access you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your phone anywhere on the network available to you.
Page 203: Opening The Browser Menu
Opening the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from any page you are viewing. To open the browser menu: Press Menu ( ). (The browser menu is displayed in a drop-down list.) Options available under the browser menu include: Home.
Page 204: Creating A Bookmark
Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. To create a bookmark: Go to the Web page you want to mark. Select Menu ( ) to open the browser menu. Select Mark this Page, select an empty bookmark location, and select Select ( ) to enter a name for the new bookmark.
Page 205 Going to a Specific Web Site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): Select Menu ( ) to open the browser menu. Select Go to URL. Select the URL field and press MENU Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Web site you wish to go to and press MENU...
Page 206: Data Services Faqs
Data Services FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for data services? Your user name will be displayed in the Phone Info. listing in your phone’s Settings menu. How do I sign in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your phone.
Page 207 When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.
Page 209: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 211: Important Safety Information
Section 4A Important Safety Information In This Section General Precautions Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device Caring for the Battery Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your phone.
Page 212: General Precautions
General Precautions There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Speak directly into the mouthpiece. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery. Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken.
Page 213: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies).
Page 214: Turning Off Your Phone In Dangerous Areas
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives. Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Page 215: Caring For The Battery
Samsung is not aware of similar problems with Samsung phones resulting from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved by Samsung. Use only approved batteries and accessories found through Samsung. Buying the right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure they’re genuine and safe.
Page 216: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device
Not all phones have been rated. Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your M300 phone by Samsung has an M4 rating and a T4 rating. These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the level of immunity of your hearing device and degree of your hearing loss.
Page 217: Getting The Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone To further minimize interference: Set the phone’s display and keypad backlight settings to ensure the minimum time interval: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight. 2. Select Main Display or Keypad and press MENU 3.
Page 218: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy
Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use the Samsung supplied or approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory. Use of non-Samsung approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Page 219 SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the M300 are: AMPS/CDMA mode (Part 22): Head: 0.788 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.441 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24): Head: 1.09 W/kg;...
Page 220: Owner's Record
The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: M300 by Samsung® Serial No.: Section 4A: Important Safety Information...
Page 221: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S.
Page 223: Manufacturer's Warranty
Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry- free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your phone, please contact your service provider.
Page 224: Manufacturer's Warranty
(i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
Page 225 All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
Page 226 THE CASE MAY BE. This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG’s Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.
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Index Erasing 92 Making a Call 90 Numerics Prepending a Phone Number 91 3-Way Calling 168 Saving a Phone Number 90 Call Setup Options 66 Call Waiting 170 Abbreviated Dialing 66 Caller ID 169 Airplane Mode 63, 65 Camera 127–144 Alarm Clock 107 Changing Answering Calls 31...
Page 228 Dialing Font Key Tones 55 Color 51 Length 55 Size 52 Type 55 Style 51 Volume 55 Dialing Options 30 Directory Assistance 6 Location Settings 58 Display Lock Code Backlight time 49 Changing 73 Display Language 66 Locking Data Services 74 Display Screen 14 Locking the Camera 74 Downloading...
Page 229 Call Answer Mode 69 Options 136 Display Settings 48–52 Saved to Phone 135 Location Settings 58 Scheduler 104–106 Messaging Settings 59–62 Screen Savers 18 Sound Settings 52–57 Security 71–80 TTY Use 64 Security Menu 72 Picture Messaging Service Password 129 Setting Up 3 Web Site 139 Silence All 56...
Page 230 Information 123 Managing 120 Recording 120 Voice Memos - Erasing 76 Voice Services 113–125 Voice-Activated Dialing 115 Voicemail Key Guide 159 Menu Key 163 Options 159 Retrieving 158 Setting Up 5, 156 Volume Alert Notification 56 Other Volume Settings 54 Text Message, Voice Mail, Alarms, App.

Samsung M300 User Manual

Introduction

Your Phone's Menu

Section 1: Getting Started

Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Phone

Your Phone: the Basics

Controlling Your Phone's Settings

Setting Your Phone's Security

Controlling Your Roaming Experience

Managing Call History

Using Contacts

Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools

Using Your Phone's Voice Services

Using the Built-In Camera

Using Bluetooth

Section 3: Wireless Service Features

Wireless Service Features: the Basics

Data Services

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Important Safety Information

Manufacturer's Warranty

Index

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