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Samsung SGH SGH A300 Owner's Manual

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DUAL BAND
GSM TELEPHONE
SGH-A300
ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-01988A
World Wide Web
English. 08/2001. Rev. 2.1
http://www.samsungmobile.com

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  • Page 1 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-A300 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-01988A World Wide Web English. 08/2001. Rev. 2.1 http://www.samsungmobile.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Precautions ... Unpacking... Your Phone... 10 ... 10 Phone Layout ... 13 Display ... 15 Service Light Getting Started... 16 ... 16 Your First Call ... 17 Installing the SIM Card ... 19 Charging a Battery ... 21 Switching the Phone On/Off ...
  • Page 3 In-Call Options ... 48 ... 48 Putting a Call on Hold ... 49 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ... 50 Muting/Sending Key Tones Searching for a Number in the Phonebook ... 52 Using the SMS Service ... 52 Answering a Second Call ...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Precautions

    Network Services ... 96 ... 96 Call Diverting (Menu 7.1) ... 98 Call Barring (Menu 7.2) ... 100 Call Waiting (Menu 7.3) ... 101 Network Selection (Menu 7.4) ... 102 Caller ID (Menu 7.5) ... 103 Closed User Group (CUG) (Menu 7.6) WAP Browser...

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    Your package contains the following items. key. Give your User’s Manuals In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • Travel adapter • Simple hands-free kit • Standard and slim batteries • Cigarette lighter adapter •...

  • Page 6: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Navigation keys/WAP Browser key Soft key (left) Volume/menu browse keys Dial/menu confirmation key Infrared port Special function keys Antenna (soft keys) Earpiece Display Service light Soft key (right) Cancel/ correction key Power on/off key/...

  • Page 7: Display

    Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Description (continued) Makes or answers a call. In idle mode, recalls the last number dialled. In the menu facility, selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory.

  • Page 8: Service Light

    Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Icon Description (continued) Appears when a new text message has been received. Appears when the Vibrate mode is active. Appears when you set the alarm. Shows the level of your battery.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children. key until the SAMSUNG message is Push down and hold the catch above the battery on the back of the phone. Slide the battery away, as shown.

  • Page 10: Charging A Battery

    A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.

  • Page 11: Switching The Phone On/Off

    G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 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 12: Access Codes

    G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card.
  • Page 13 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call.

  • Page 14: General Functions

    General Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number and press the Note: If you have set the Auto Redial menu option (4.6) to ON (see page 81) and the person called does not answer or is already on the phone, the number is redialled automatically up to ten times.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Volume

    G G e e n n e e r r a a l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Adjusting the Volume During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the keys on the left side of the phone.

  • Page 16: Viewing Missed Calls

    G G e e n n e e r r a a l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you, provided that this service is available.

  • Page 17: Selecting Functions And Options

    Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 18: Example: Setting The Display Language

    S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Example: Setting the Display Language 1.

  • Page 19: Phonebook

    Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 99 numbers and names in the phone memory. The SIM card and phone memories, although physically separate, are used as if they were a single entity, called the phonebook.

  • Page 20: Searching For And Dialling A Number In The Phonebook

    P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key. You are asked to enter a name. 2.
  • Page 21 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Edit This option allows you to edit a number and name stored in the phonebook. Erase This option allows you to erase a number and name stored in the phonebook.

  • Page 22: Entering Text

    P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Memory Status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the phonebook (card and phone memories). Proceed as follows. 1.

  • Page 23: Changing The Text Input Mode

    E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator in the display.

  • Page 24: Using The Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode

    E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t • To enter full stops, hyphens or apostrophes, press . The T9 mode applies grammar rules to ensure that the correct punctuation is used.

  • Page 25: In-Call Options

    In-Call Options 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 this service is supported by the network.

  • Page 26: Muting/Sending Key Tones

    I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s To switch the microphone back on, proceed as follows. 1. Press the Options soft key. 2.

  • Page 27: Using The Sms Service

    I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Using the SMS Service If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) message during a call, the message icon ( ) flashes in the display.

  • Page 28: Using The Menus

    I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s 2. Highlight the required person, by pressing the key, followed by the Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 29: Using The Index System

    U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 3. Scroll through the options by pressing the keys until Language is displayed, then press the Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 30: Sound Settings

    U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 2. Messages (continued) 2.4 Setup 2.4.1 Setting 1 2.4.2 Setting 2 2.4.3 Setting 3 2.4.4 Common Setting 2.5 Broadcast 2.5.1 Read...

  • Page 31: Wap Browser

    U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 7. Network Services (see page 96) 7.1 Call Diverting 7.1.1 Divert Always 7.1.2 Busy 7.1.3 No Reply 7.1.4 Unreachable 7.1.5 Cancel All...

  • Page 32: Call Records

    Call Records Via this menu, you can view the phone calls: • Missed • Received • Dialled The number and name (if available) are displayed, together with the date and time at which the call was made or received. Note: Your phone can keep up to ten numbers in each list.

  • Page 33: Call Cost (Menu 1.5)

    C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s Call Cost This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. The following options are available. Last Call Cost: cost of the last call made. Total Cost: total cost of all calls made since the cost counter was last reset.

  • Page 34: Write Messages (Menu 2.2)

    M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s To view a message, highlight it in the list using the key and press the View soft key. The screen shows the: • Sender’s phone number (if sent with the message) or name if it is available in your phonebook (inbox only) •...

  • Page 35: Setup (Menu 2.4)

    M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Edit: allows you to write a new message or edit the selected preset message. Note: For further information on how to enter the characters in your message, refer to page 43. Send Message: allows you to recall the selected message.

  • Page 36: Voice Mail (Menu 2.6)

    M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Receive: allows you to enable or disable the reception of broadcast messages. Channel List: allows you to indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages. Several options are available.

  • Page 37: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • Ringing tone or melody, volume and type • Sounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a message Ring Tone This option allows you to select the required ringing tone.

  • Page 38: Ring Volume (Menu 3.3)

    S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 4. Enter a title for the melody. Note: For further details on how to enter characters, refer to page 43.

  • Page 39: Message Tone (Menu 3.6)

    S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Message Tone This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. The following options are available.

  • Page 40: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed via the Phone Settings menu. Infrared Activate This feature allows you to send or receive data/fax through the infrared port. To use an infrared connection, you must: •...

  • Page 41: Language (Menu 4.4)

    P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Language 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.

  • Page 42: Anykey Answer (Menu 4.8)

    P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Anykey Answer This option allows you to answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except the key and Reject soft key.

  • Page 43: To Do List (Menu 5.2)

    O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Writing a Memo To write or edit a memo on a specific date, proceed as follows. 1. Select the required date in the calendar, using the navigation keys.

  • Page 44: Time & Date (Menu 5.3)

    O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 4. Select high or low priority using the and the Select soft key. 5. Enter your deadline. 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 (5.2), the current...

  • Page 45: Alarm (Menu 5.4)

    O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r The following options are available. Set Time: allows you to enter the current time. You can choose the time format via the Format menu option (5.3.4).

  • Page 46: Calculator (Menu 5.5)

    O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Calculator Using this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

  • Page 47: Security

    Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: • The people of your choice • The types of calls of your choice Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. They are described in the following sections (see also pages 22-25).

  • Page 48: Change Password (Menu 6.4)

    S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y Change Password The Change Password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. The password is factory set to 00000000.

  • Page 49: Network Services

    Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you so wish. Call Diverting 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 50: Call Barring (Menu 7.2)

    N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Call Barring The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls.

  • Page 51: Call Waiting (Menu 7.3)

    N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Call Waiting This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call.

  • Page 52: Caller Id (Menu 7.5)

    N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Caller ID You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called.

  • Page 53: Wap Browser

    N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s To... Then press the... Delete a CUG index Options soft key and select the Delete option.

  • Page 54: 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 55: Using The Batteries

    • 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. Using the Batteries Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery.

  • Page 56: Safety Information

    U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e B B a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.

  • Page 57: Care And Maintenance

    S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n • Operation of any radio-transmitting equipment, including cellular phones, may interfere with inadequately protected medical devices.

  • Page 58: Emergency Calls

    S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone.
  • Page 59 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y o o f f T T e e r r m m s s Digital cellular network standard based on the GSM network architecture. With the higher frequency range (1800 MHz for DCS instead of 900 MHz for GSM), more radio channels can be made available, thus allowing the network to support more subscribers and traffic.

  • Page 60: Index

    G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y o o f f T T e e r r m m s s SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data).
  • Page 61 I I n n d d e e x x Keypad Tone (3.5) • 75 Keys Earpiece description • 11 adjusting the volume • 28 location • 10 Editing navigation • 55 memos • 84 shortcut • 91 messages • 66 missed calls•...
  • Page 62 I I n n d d e e x x SDN • 42 Text messages • 65 Searching for names/ broadcasting (2.5) • 69 numbers • 38; 51 icon • 65 Security (6) • 92 preset (2.3) • 67 Selecting functions/ reading (2.1) •...

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