Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Samsung SGH S300
Summary of Contents for Samsung SGH S300
- Page 1 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. TRI BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-S300 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-03580A World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 03/2003. Rev. 1.0...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your Phone ... 10 Phone Layout... 10 Display ... 13 Service Light ... 16 Getting Started ... 17 Installing the SIM Card ... 17 Charging the Battery ... 19 Switching the Phone On or Off ... 23 Call Functions ... - Page 3 Contents 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 the Number Mode ... 49 Options During a Call ... 50 Putting a Call on Hold ...
- Page 4 Contents Funbox ... 107 Games (Menu 7.1)... 107 WAP Browser (Menu 7.2)... 107 Downloads (Menu 7.3)... 113 Solving Problems ... 116 Access Codes ... 119 Phone Password ... 119 PIN ... 120 PUK... 120 PIN2... 121 PUK2 ... 121 Barring Password ... 122 Health and Safety Information ...
-
Page 5: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety 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. -
Page 6: Unpacking
The design of this phone complies with European Union (EU) requirements relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure. To maintain compliance with these requirements, use only Samsung-supplied or approved accessories. Use of non-approved accessories may violate the requirements. Sensible Use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). -
Page 7: Your Phone
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Folder Navigation keys Ear-microphone jack Soft key (left) Volume/menu browse keys Dial/menu confirmation key Cancel/ correction key IrDA port Special function keys Service Light External Earpiece Display Soft key (right) WAP Browser... -
Page 8: Display
Your Phone Description (continued) 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 have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory. - Page 9 Your Phone 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 receive a call;...
-
Page 10: Service Light
Your Phone 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 key on the side of the phone. When a call comes in or you open the folder, the display automatically turns on. -
Page 11: Charging The Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter and a battery charger come with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note : You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. - Page 12 Getting Started 1. With the battery in position on the phone, connect the lead from the travel 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 the connector out.
-
Page 13: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Getting Started 4. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from both the power outlet and the charger. 5. Remove 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: **Warning**... -
Page 14: Call Functions
Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, enter the area code and phone number, and press the Note: If you have 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;... -
Page 15: Adjusting The Volume
Call Functions Making a Call from the Phonebook You 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. -
Page 16: Viewing Missed Calls
Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who is calling you, if this service is available. So that you can call the person back, if necessary. The number of missed calls displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed. -
Page 17: Switching Quickly To Silent Mode
Call Functions 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”... -
Page 18: Example: Setting The Display Language
Selecting Functions and Options To view the various functions/options available and select the one required: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To... Press the... select the: Select soft key or • Function displayed • Option highlighted view the next function key or or highlight the next the left side of the... -
Page 19: Phonebook
Selecting Functions and Options 4. Scroll through the sub-menus until you reach the Language sub-menu, by pressing the key. Phone Settings Infrared Activ.. My Settings Greeting Me... English Own N Shows the current setting Language Select 5. To view the languages available, press the Select soft key or the key. -
Page 20: Using Phonebook Entry Options
Phonebook 4. Enter a name and press the OK soft key. The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card. For 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. -
Page 21: Searching For And Dialling A Number In The Phonebook
Phonebook 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. -
Page 22: Editing A Caller Group
Phonebook 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 key and press the Select soft key. You are asked to enter a group name. 3. -
Page 23: Speed-Dialling
Phonebook 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 want, simply by pressing the associated number key. Setting Up Speed-Dial Entries 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key. -
Page 24: Entering Text
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. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad. -
Page 25: Using The T9 Mode
Entering Text Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to enter any character using single keystrokes. 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 . -
Page 26: Using The Symbol Mode
Entering Text Refer to the table below for more information about the characters available. Characters in the Order Displayed Upper Case Upper Case Space • To insert a space, press the • You can move the cursor by using the keys. -
Page 27: Options During A Call
Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service. -
Page 28: Muting/Sending Key Tones
Options During a Call Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones. It allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call. -
Page 29: Making A Multiparty Call
Options During a Call Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call. For more information, contact your service provider. Setting up the Multiparty Call 1. -
Page 30: Using The Menus
Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you 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. - Page 31 Using the Menus 1. Messages (see page 62) 1.1 Read Messages 1.1.1 Inbox 1.1.2 Outbox 1.2 Write Messages 1.3 Templates 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 Voice Mail...
- Page 32 Using the Menus 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...
-
Page 33: Messages
Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service that may not be supported by your network. You can send messages by a text, fax, Email and paging messaging systems, provided that these services are supported by your network. To send text messages by phone, you must obtain the number of the SMS centre from your service provider. -
Page 34: Write Messages
Messages Write Messages (Menu 1.2) In this menu, you can write and send a text message. Note : You can enter up to 918 alphanumeric characters for your message. If you add objects to the message, the number of characters you can enter will be decreased. -
Page 35: Templates (Menu 1.3)
Messages 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 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. -
Page 36: Broadcast (Menu 1.5)
Messages 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 •... -
Page 37: My Contents (Menu 1.7)
Messages My Contents (Menu 1.7) After saving any objects received 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. -
Page 38: Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3)
Call Records Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3) This option lets you view the last 20 numbers you dialled. The number and name, if available, display together with the date and time at which the call was made. By pressing the Options soft key, you can: •... -
Page 39: Sound Settings
Sound Settings You 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. -
Page 40: Message Tone
Sound Settings 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. -
Page 41: Phone Settings
Sound Settings The following options are available: Error Tone : sets whether the phone informs you that you make a mistake 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. -
Page 42: My Settings
Phone Settings My Settings (Menu 4.2) You can change the background image and the display style of the menu mode according to your preference. Wallpaper This option allows you to change the background image to be displayed in idle mode. To change the background image: 1. -
Page 43: Language (Menu 4.5)
Phone Settings Language (Menu 4.5) You 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: •... -
Page 44: Display Settings
Phone Settings SIM Lock When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code. Once you have entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. To unlock the SIM, you must enter the SIM lock code. -
Page 45: Extra Settings
Phone Settings 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 available: Disable : the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option ( Menu 4.7.2 );... -
Page 46: Short Cut (Menu 4.9)
Phone Settings Short Cut (Menu 4.9) The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. 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 key, followed by the Select soft key. -
Page 47: To Do List (Menu 5.2)
Organiser 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 : To skip to the previous or next month, press keys on the left side of the phone. - Page 48 Organiser 6. Press the OK soft key. Editing the To Do List If tasks are already defined in the To 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;...
-
Page 49: Time & Date
Organiser Time & Date (Menu 5.3) This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also use this option to find out what time it is and another part of the world. The following options are available: Set Time : allows you to enter the current time. -
Page 50: Calculator (Menu 5.5)
Organiser When setting or viewing an alarm, the following options are available when you 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. -
Page 51: (Menu 6.1)
Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call Diverting (Menu 6.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday. -
Page 52: Call Barring (Menu 6.2)
Network Services 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. -
Page 53: Call Waiting (Menu 6.3)
Network Services Call Waiting (Menu 6.3) This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only •... -
Page 54: Caller Id (Menu 6.5)
Network Services Caller ID (Menu 6.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note : Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default : the default setting provided by the network is used. -
Page 55: Band Selection (Menu 6.7)
Network Services Band Selection (Menu 6.7) For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. Your phone can handle any of the following types of network: • GSM 900/1800 • GSM 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses. - Page 56 Funbox Using the Soft Keys A bar containing browser commands is located at the bottom of the WAP Browser display. The soft keys 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.
- Page 57 Funbox Home : takes you back at any time to the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider. Go to URL : allows you to manually enter the URL address of the required Web 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.
-
Page 58: Downloads (Menu 7.3)
Funbox IP Address : Enter the WAP gateway 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. - Page 59 Funbox 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, vendor, and the location of the jad file, which is the MIDlet description file.
-
Page 60: Solving Problems
Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked Enter Password •... -
Page 61: Access Codes
• The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- sales service. Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. -
Page 62: Pin2
Access Codes 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). -
Page 63: Barring Password
Access Codes Barring Password The 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. See page 101 for further details. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information) -
Page 64: Precautions When Using Batteries
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. -
Page 65: Road Safety
Health and Safety Information • Do 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. -
Page 66: Operating Environment
Health and Safety Information 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try 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. -
Page 67: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Health and Safety Information Persons with pacemakers: • 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 any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. -
Page 68: Emergency Calls
Health and Safety Information Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio 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 any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example). -
Page 69: Care And Maintenance
Health and Safety Information Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. -
Page 70: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Active Folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone. - Page 71 Glossary 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 entered three times in...
-
Page 72: Index
Index holding • international • Access codes • 1 19 making • Accessories • missed • Active folder • multiparty • Alarm (5.4) • received (2.2) • Alert type (3.3) • records (2) • Answering redialling automatically a call • a second call •... - Page 73 Index Memos copying • Options, select • deleting • Organiser (5) • editing • Own number (4.4) • writing • Menus accessing by scroll • accessing by shortcuts • Password barring list • Message tone (3.5) • Messages phone broadcast (1.5) • reading (1.1) •...
- Page 74 Index...