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Samsung SCH - T300 User Manual

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T E L E P H O N E
User's Guide
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  • Page 1 SCH - T300 P O R T A B L E C E L L U L A R T E L E P H O N E User’s Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Intellectual Property

    All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 4 WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

  • Page 5: Product Features

    Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung T300 Series Phone the latest digital technology, the Samsung T300 Series Phone operates similar to other wireless phones, while providing superior resonance and tone quality. Your Samsung T300 Tri-Mode phone is packed with productive features that are easy to use.

  • Page 6: How To Use This Manual

    “Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety” on page 153. If you still have questions, we’ll be happy to answer them. Just call our Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at 1.888.987.HELP (4357). We hope you enjoy using your new Samsung T300 Series Phone, and thanks for choosing Samsung.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Your Consumer Package ... 15 Front View of the Samsung T300... 16 Getting to know your phone... 17 Antenna... 17 Backlight Features... 17 CLR (Clear) Key ... 17 Display Screen ... 17 End (power On/Off Key) ... 18 Front Flip ... 18 Headset Connector ...
  • Page 8 List of Menu Functions... 24 Using your Phone’s Menus... 29 Accessing Menus by Scrolling ...29 Returning to the Previous Menu...30 Accessing Menus by using their Short Cut Number ...30 Your phone’s modes ... 31 Lock Mode...31 Power Save Mode...31 Standby Mode ...31 Conversation/Talk Mode ...32 Silent Mode...32 The Top Line of the Display Screen...
  • Page 9 Erase logs ... 43 Keeping track of call logs ...43 Reviewing outgoing, incoming, or missed calls ...44 Air Time ... 45 Last Call ... 45 Total ... 46 Erase Total ... 47 Lifetime ... 48 Phone Book ... 49 Answering a Call... 50 Find Name...
  • Page 10 Shortcuts to Memory Dialing...64 Web/MiniBrowser ... 66 Launching the Minibrowser ...66 Exiting the Web/Minibrowser ...67 The MiniBrowser Start and End Prompts ...67 The MiniBrowser Soft Keys...68 Navigating the Web...69 How the Keys Work in the MiniBrowser ...70 Entering Text, Numbers, or Symbols ...71 Alphabetical Text Entry...72 Number Entry...72 Symbol Entry...73...
  • Page 11 Calculate ... 83 Performing a calculation ...83 Alarm ... 85 Alarm set...85 To edit a programmed alarm ...85 Sounds... 86 Ringer Options ... 86 Adjusting Ringer Volume (Quickly)... 86 Adjusting Voice Volume during a Call ... 86 Ringer Volume ... 86 Ringer Type...
  • Page 12 Banner...99 Animation ...100 My Phone Number ...101 To display my phone number:... 101 To view your phone number during a conversation:... 102 Language...102 Set Time...103 Auto Hyphen ...103 LCD Contrast ...104 Version ...104 Voice dial... 105 Voice Dialing...105 Tips on Recording Names ...105 Record...106 Play/Erase ...107 To play voice dialing entries:...
  • Page 13 Games ... 116 Game Menu... 116 Push Push ... 116 Object ...116 Key Commands...117 Fly Ribon... 117 Object ...117 Puzzle World ... 118 Object ...118 Spider Hunter ... 119 Object ...119 Setup ... 120 Auto Retry ... 120 Auto Answer ... 121 Answer Mode ...
  • Page 14 Viewing Messages... 134 New Messages ...134 Inbox ...136 Receiving a message in standby mode ... 136 Receiving a message while on a call ... 136 Receiving a Message in Standby Mode... 136 Reviewing numeric pages, text messages, and browser messages... 136 Outbox...137 Sent...
  • Page 15 Emergency # ... 147 Storing numbers...148 Send PIN ... 148 Clearing the Memory ... 149 Resetting the Phone... 150 Privacy ... 150 InUse Menu... 152 Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety... 153 Understanding Signal Strength... 153 Understanding the Power Save Mode... 153 Understanding how Your Phone Operates ...
  • Page 16 FCC and Industry Canada Notice... 161 Cautions...161 FCC Compliance Information ...161 Information to User...161 Samsung Phone and Battery Specifications...162 Samsung Phone with Standard Battery ...162 Samsung T-300 Phone with Extended Battery...163 Owner's Record...163 User Guide Proprietary Notice...163 Limited Warranty ... 169...

  • Page 17: Your Consumer Package

    Your consumer package contains the following items: ¨ Samsung SCH-T300 phone with hand strap ¨ Samsung standard Li-ion battery ¨ Samsung travel charger ¨ User guide...

  • Page 18: Front View Of The Samsung T300

    Front View of the Samsung T300...

  • Page 19: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Antenna A device for transmitting or receiving signals. An antenna makes the call sound clearer when fully extended. Use only in the normal position and do not touch the antenna excessively when the phone is active. Backlight Features Your keypad has backlighting for easy visibility. For further information on this feature see “Backlight”...

  • Page 20: End (Power On/Off Key)

    End (power On/Off Key) This key is utilized several ways: ¨ Press and hold to turn on your phone. ¨ Press and hold to turn off your phone. ¨ Press once to disconnect a call or to return to standby mode and cancel your input.

  • Page 21: Menu Key

    Lights up when you turn on the phone. Menu Key Press to enter the menu facility. Microphone A typical microphone used for conversation, but this microphone also accepts voice commands for voice dialing and voice memos. Numeric Key Functions Numeric keys can be used to enter text, numbers and special characters.

  • Page 22: Voice Memo Button

    Voice Memo Button Located on the left side of the phone. ¨ Press and hold this button to record up to 240 seconds of audio. ¨ A total of four minutes of audio can be recorded. These voice memos can be stored indefinitely or erased as desired.

  • Page 23: Interface (If) Adapter

    Interface (IF) Adapter Located at the bottom of the phone. ¨ Before using, gently pry the cover from the phone to expose the IF adapter. ¨ This plug is used to connect additional phone accessories such as the travel charger and data cable.

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    Getting Connected You must contact your service provider to obtain service for your Samsung T300 phone. It is suggested that you read this user guide to fully understand the features that your phone supports. Turning your Phone On To turn your phone on, open the phone’s flip cover and press key.

  • Page 25: Turning Your Phone Off

    Note: If the phone is out-of-service the icon displays. If this happens you cannot place or receive calls. You can try later when service becomes available. For further information see “The Top Line of the Display Screen” on page 33 Turning your Phone Off To turn your phone off, press and hold the key for more than 2...

  • Page 26: List Of Menu Functions

    This list displays the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option. 1. Calls 1: Outgoing 2: Incoming 3: Missed 4: Erase Logs 5: Air Time 2. Phone Book 1: Find Name 2: Add Entry 3: Find Entry 4: RelationSrch 5: Add email 3.
  • Page 27 5. Sounds 1: Ringer Vol 2: Ringer Type 3: Key Beep 4: Alerts 5: Voice Volume 6: Roam Ringer 7: Power On/Off 1: Calls 2: Messages 3: Alarm 1: Voice Calls 2: Messages 1: Voice Mail 2: Text 3: Web MSG 3: Alarm 4: Data/Fax In 5: Schedule...
  • Page 28 6. Display 1: Backlight 2: Banner 3: Animation 4: My Phone # 5: Language 6: Set Time 7: Auto Hyphen 8: LCD Contrast 9: Version 7. Voice Dial 1: Record 2: Play/Erase 3: Set Active 4: Training 5: Undo Train 8.
  • Page 29 9. Games 1: Push Push 2: Fly Ribon 3: Puzzle World 4: Spider Hunter *. Setup 1: Auto Retry 2: Auto Answer 3: Answer Mode 4: Tone Length 5: Set NAM 6: Roam Option 7: Data/Fax 8: Set Network 0. Mail Kit 1: New Message 2: Inbox 3: Outbox...
  • Page 30 #. Security 1: Lock Mode 2: Restrict 3: Lock Code 4: Emergency # 5: Send Pin 6: Clear MEM 7: Reset Phone 8: Privacy InUse Menu 1: Mute/Quit 2: Calls 3: PhoneBook 4: Silent/Quit 5: Send Tel# 6: My Phone# 7: Version 8: Privacy 1: Outgoing...

  • Page 31: Using Your Phone's Menus

    The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your personal requirements. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. The menus and submenus can be accessed by scrolling or using shortcuts. Accessing Menus by Scrolling Menu items are numbered and can be accessed by scrolling then selecting that option.

  • Page 32: Returning To The Previous Menu

    Press the 10. Your phone saves this setting and returns to standby mode. Returning to the Previous Menu ¨ To return to the previous menu, press the ¨ Select the Accessing Menus by using their Short Cut Number The menu items are numbered and can be accessed by using their shortcut numbers.

  • Page 33: Your Phone's Modes

    Your phone’s modes Lock Mode When you lock your phone using the Lock mode menu option, phone use becomes restricted. You can receive messages and calls, but you cannot make an outgoing call until the phone is unlocked. To unlock the phone, press , or and enter the...

  • Page 34: Conversation/Talk Mode

    Conversation/Talk Mode You can send and answer calls only when your phone is turned on. During a call, the phone is in conversation or talk mode. While you are in this mode, pressing ‘InUse Options’. See “InUse Menu” on page 152. Silent Mode The phone can be set to a silent mode with a press of a button.

  • Page 35: The Top Line Of The Display Screen

    Display indicators (or icons) appear across the top of your phone’s display screen. The signal strength and battery strength icons are always displayed, but the other icons appear based your phone’s operating mode. Signal strength: This icon always appears when your phone is on, and shows your current signal strength.
  • Page 36 In your home service area, this indicator does not display. ¨ In a preferred analog or digital roaming area (where your service provider has a roaming agreement in place), this indicator is on, but not flashing. ¨ In an analog or digital area that is not covered by your phone’s service provider, this indicator is on.

  • Page 37: Using The Battery

    Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged, rechargeable standard Li-ion battery. The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but must be fully charged the first time you use your phone otherwise the battery could be damaged. Installing the battery The battery attaches to the phone very easily: Insert the contact end on the bottom of the battery into the slots on the...

  • Page 38: Removing The Battery

    The phone can be used while the battery is charging. Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use Samsung approved chargers and batteries. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 39: Low Battery Indicator

    Low Battery Indicator You can tell whether or not your battery needs to be recharged by checking the indicator (it’s located in the upper-right corner of the display). The presence of all three bars indicates a full charge, two bars indicates a medium charge, and one bar indicates a minimum charge.
  • Page 40 The LED on the travel charger indicates the status of the battery charge. ¨ Red indicates that the battery is charging. ¨ Green indicates that the battery is fully charged. ¨ Yellow indicates that the battery is operating at a temperature that is too high or too low, or that the charger is not plugged in correctly.

  • Page 41: Caring For The Battery

    The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. ¨ Use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Samsung chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other manufacturers batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 42: Calls

    Outgoing To place a call: Press to power on your phone. Enter the phone number you wish to call (up to 32 digits) by pressing the digit keys. The phone number is displayed from left to right. Press the Incoming Your phone signals an incoming call or message in the following ways: ¨...

  • Page 43: Missed

    Missed Your phone keeps a list of calls that were not answered when the phone is on and service is available. The phone indicates a missed call by displaying a text notification on the screen. Additionally, if caller information is available, a Missed entry is created, and the screen displays the phone number of the most recent missed call.

  • Page 44: Three Way Calling

    Three Way Calling Your phone is also able to conference call or three way call two other people. When you are talking to someone, you can conference in another caller, so all three can talk to each other. Note: You are billed for both calls according to your service plan. If you have any questions about the billing process of three way calling, contact the service carrier.

  • Page 45: Erase Logs

    Erase logs You can erase any of the three lists (Outgoing, Incoming or Missed calls) or you can easily erase all three lists at once. Here is an example: Press to display the menu. Press for the Call menu. Press for Erase Logs.

  • Page 46: Reviewing Outgoing, Incoming, Or Missed Calls

    Reviewing outgoing, incoming, or missed calls When a call log is displayed, press the appropriate number to be automatically connected. Press to display the menu. Press for Calls. ¨ Press the associated digit key to select an option: ¨ Press ¨...

  • Page 47: Air Time

    Air Time Your phone logs the amount of air time or talk time used for all calls. To view the call logs: Press Press for Calls. Select for Air Time. Then use the scroll key to review your options. Press the desired key to be automatically connected to the option of choice.

  • Page 48: Total

    Total Total air time is the amount of time the phone has been used since it was last erased. All incoming and outgoing calls are saved in the log. This feature is not intended for billing purposes. To view or erase total air time: Press to display the menu.

  • Page 49: Erase Total

    Erase Total To erase your total air time: Press to display the menu. Press for Calls. Press for Air Time. Press to Erase Total. Press “Total” airtime measurement, or press and return to the previous display screen. Note: If you choose the Erase Total option, the counter is reset to “zero” and begins counting the next time you make or receive a call.

  • Page 50: Lifetime

    Lifetime Lifetime air time is the amount of time the phone has been used since it was activated. All incoming and outgoing calls are saved in the log. To view your total lifetime air time: Press to display the menu. Press for Calls Press...

  • Page 51: Phone Book

    Phone Book Your phone allows you store up to 500 numbers and names in the Phone Book. Each entry can have up to 8 associated phone numbers. Each entry can contain up to 32 digits including hard pauses, with an associated name of up to 12 characters.

  • Page 52: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call When you receive a call, the phone will ring and a phone icon is displayed on the screen. If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number (or name if pre-stored in your Phone Book is displayed.

  • Page 53: Find Name

    Find Name With your phone in standby mode: Press to display the menu. Press for the Phone Book. Pressing Slide the Pressing The phone display screen shows the details. Press to place the call, or enter the first few numbers of the phone number to display the speed dial number.

  • Page 54: Add Entry

    Add Entry This menu permits you to store a phone number, name, location, category, relation, and ringer type in your Phone Book. To add an entry: Press to display the menu. Press for Phone Book. Press for Add Entry. The display screen prompts ‘Add Entry #’. Enter the phone number.

  • Page 55: Assigning A Specific Memory Address

    Secret: This field advises if this number is one of your ‘secret’ numbers. ¨ Category: This is the category label associated with the entry. For example; Voice Dial, Speed Dial, Home, Office, Mobile, Pager, or Fax. ¨ Relation: Pressing the scroll key displays both the number and the name associated with it.

  • Page 56: Pause Dialing

    Press to display the “Memory” screen. Enter the desired memory location using the keypad. Press to save and exit. Note: Follow the steps listed above when memory location 411 or 311 are accidentally over written. Pause Dialing When you call automated systems, you are usually required to enter a password or account number.

  • Page 57: Pause Dialing From A Stored Phone Book Entry

    P pause - This option is used to enter a hard pause that will stop the dialing sequence. Enter the account number or password digits after entering this pause. ¨ T pause - This pause is an automatic two second delay in the dialing sequence.

  • Page 58: Manual Pause Dialing

    Manual pause dialing To perform manual pause dialing without first storing the number in the Phone Book, enter pauses manually using the Digit Entry menu during the dialing process. To manually dial a number using a pause(s): Enter the phone number of the service you want to call. For example, your bank’s automated phone number might be an 800 number.

  • Page 59: Prepending A Phone Number

    Your Information displays. If the number has been designated as “Secret” you are prompted to enter the Lock Code. Toggle using the key and choose from one of the following options: ¨ Phone number ¨ Name ¨ Location ¨ Secret ¨...

  • Page 60: Erasing Phone Book Entries

    Highlight the desired name and press Press to display options. Press for Prepend. The screen displays Prepending #. Use the keypad to enter the calling prefix and press Erasing phone book entries To erase an entry in the Phone Book: From standby mode, find the Phone Book entry that you wish to change by pressing number.

  • Page 61: E-Mail Address

    Note: If the Caller ID information was unavailable for an incoming call then the Name Ringer option will also be unavailable. To add a Name Ringer to a Phone Book entry: Press to display the menu. Press for Phone Book. Press to find the desired name entry in the phone book.

  • Page 62: Finding An Entry

    Enter the email address using the numeric keys. Press to accept. Add the email as a New Entry. Press to save the entry. Finding an Entry This option allows you to find an entry by location number Press to display the menu. Press for the Phone Book.

  • Page 63: Relation Search

    Relation Search Secret phone book numbers Your phone allows you to hide a confidential number so that only a person with your phone’s Lock Code can view that name and number. To make a number “Secret,” see “To add a new phone number to the Phone Book”...

  • Page 64: Setting Speed Dial

    Press to save and exit. Setting speed dial For each name entered in the Phone Book, you can assign a Speed Dial number. To assign the number: Open the desired phone book entry. Toggle and select the Category field. Press to edit.

  • Page 65: Storing Phone Numbers At The End Of A Call

    Storing phone numbers at the end of a call To store a phone number after ending a call: Note: If the call was incoming, and Caller ID information was unavailable, then the store option will be unavailable. Once you have pressed call time (length of call), phone number of the party (if available), and the “OK: Save”...

  • Page 66: Dialing Numbers From The Phone Book

    book Dialing numbers from your Phone Book is quick and easy. Different methods are explained below: Shortcuts to Memory Dialing Speed Dialing: Scrolling to the number: Note: For the One-Touch, Two Touch, and Three Touch dialing to work as described, the category setting in the phone book must be set to Speed Dialing for the entry.
  • Page 67 Two-Touch Dialing: Three-Touch Dialing Memory locations 10 through 99 are special Two- Touch locations. For example, for location number 013. Press The name and number is displayed and dialed. Memory locations 100 - 500 are special Three- Touch locations. For example, for location 112. Press and hold down name and number is displayed and dialed.

  • Page 68: Web/Minibrowser

    Web/MiniBrowser Your phone comes equipped with wireless Internet access by using the MiniBrowser. The MiniBrowser allows you to access up-to-the-minute information through your phone. View specially designed versions of popular Internet sites which may include news, sports, weather, stock quotes, etc.

  • Page 69: Exiting The Web/Minibrowser

    Press Press Note: A reminder of the charge may appear (depending on your prompt setting - see “The MiniBrowser Start and End Prompts” on page 67). To dismiss the prompt, simply choose yes or no. If no prompt is displayed, you are immediately connected to the internet.

  • Page 70: The Minibrowser Soft Keys

    Press to display the menu. Press for Web Press for Prompt. Use the ¨ To Start: (This is the default setting. You will see the prompt when you enter the browser, but not when you exit it.) ¨ To End: (You will see the prompt only when you exit the browser.) ¨...

  • Page 71: Navigating The Web

    Navigating the Web When you use the MiniBrowser, some keys on your phone operate differently than during a normal phone call. These keys are explained below. The MiniBrowser presents on-screen items in one of the following ways: ¨ Text or numeric input ¨...

  • Page 72: How The Keys Work In The Minibrowser

    How the Keys Work in the MiniBrowser Up/down navigation keys: Use the navigation keys to scroll to and select from MiniBrowser options. The currently selected option is indicated by an arrow. You can also use the navigation keys to move the cursor when editing text.

  • Page 73: Entering Text, Numbers, Or Symbols

    MENU key: This is the right soft key. The right soft key is used to access secondary options, or a menu of secondary options. Entering Text, Numbers, or Symbols At various times when using your phone, you will need to enter text. For example, when storing a name in the Phone Book, entering events in your Calendar, or creating a bookmark in the MiniBrowser.

  • Page 74: Alphabetical Text Entry

    Alphabetical Text Entry Alphabetical text characters may be entered in the alpha Input Mode by pressing the key corresponding to the letter that you want to enter. Press the same key repeatedly to change between the characters represented by each key. To change capitalization formats while entering text, press the from 4 options: ¨...

  • Page 75: Symbol Entry

    Symbol Entry Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols into a text message. Use the key to display the options and press the select the symbol option. When displayed toggle using the select the symbols. When in Symbol input mode, press the key shown on the display under the symbol that you desire to enter.

  • Page 76: T9 Word Text Entry

    T9 Word Text Entry T9 Word enables you to easily enter text. T9 (for “text on 9 keys”) requires only one key press per letter and quickly recognizes the most commonly used word of a numeric sequence. For example, to enter the word “hello,” you can spell out the word by pressing only five keys, 4-3-5-5-6.

  • Page 77: Scheduler

    Today You can schedule up to 9 events for the current day by indicating each event’s start and end time. You can be alerted by the Calendar function before an event is commenced. Events that are scheduled for future dates automatically display on your Today events schedule for that particular day.

  • Page 78: View Month

    Add the start time and date using the numeric keys, then press the key to display the next screen. Add the end time and date. Press If an error is made, or duplicate information is already saved, pressing key offers the following options: ¨...

  • Page 79: How To View An Event

    Pressing the Menu key displays two options in the upper right corner of the display screen, they are: ¨ View (Permits you to view previous calendar entries). ¨ Add New (Permits you to add a new calendar entry). To enter a new event, enter your event information. Up to 32 characters can be entered.

  • Page 80: Calendar

    Press to display the options. Select one of the following: ¨ Add New: Allows you to add an event ¨ Edit: Allows you to edit the event ¨ Erase: Allows you to delete the event. After an option is selected follow the display prompts to continue. Calendar Your phone features a Calendar to keep track of important dates and events.

  • Page 81: Date

    Date Allows you to specify the calendar date you wish to view. Once this date has been entered into the display screen it allows you to view other events with the same date. Jump to date Jump To Date allows you to specify the calendar date you wish to view. Once the date is obtained you can enter, edit and erase events in your calendar.

  • Page 82: To Do List

    To Do List The To Do List can help you keep track of, and prioritize the things you need to do. You can enter and prioritize up to 30 items. How to create a to do list Press to display the menu. Press for Scheduler.

  • Page 83: Countdown

    Press and using the navigation keys find the To Do List item you want to change. Press the key to select the correct option. Your choices are: ¨ Add New ¨ Edit ¨ Erase Continue to add a new item, edit or erase an existing item by following the prompts.

  • Page 84: Adding, Editing, And Erasing A Countdown Item

    Enter the date and time that you want to “Countdown” to. For example, if today’s date is November 10, 2000 and you wish to know how many months, days, and hours are left before 7:00 PM February 14, 2001 enter the time 07:00 PM and the date 02/14/2001.

  • Page 85: World Time

    World Time World Time displays what time it is in twenty-four different time zones around the world together with one or more major cities, states, regions or countries in a time zone. Checking the Current Time in Another City or Country Press to display the menu.
  • Page 86 Use the scroll keys ( Your choices are: ¨ [+] addition ¨ [-] subtraction ¨ [x] multiplication ¨ [/] division Press the digit keys to enter the second number of your calculation. Press to perform the calculation and see the result, or: You can continue to perform calculations with the same operator or change the operator and continue your calculations.

  • Page 87: Alarm

    Alarm Your phone has an alarm clock function with three separate alarms. Each alarm can be set to go off once, or daily at a set programmed time. Once you set an alarm, it is easy to change it’s time or to turn it off.

  • Page 88: Sounds

    Ringer Options Your phone provides a variety of ringer options through the Sounds menu. These options allow you to customize your ringer type and ringer volume settings in order to easily recognize a certain type of incoming call. Adjusting Ringer Volume (Quickly) From the standby mode, you can adjust the volume of the ringer by pressing the volume keys levels) as well as to 1 Beep/Vibrate.

  • Page 89: Ringer Type

    Either press the numeric key, or scroll to the option and select it. The screen displays the volume icon which changes according to the setting selected. Press to save the desired volume. The display icon changes to reflect the new setting. When the desired setting is reached, press the setting.

  • Page 90: Voice Calls

    Either press the numeric key, or scroll and select the option of choice using the Press the scroll key to scan through the nine ringer types, twenty four melody tones, and ten downloadable ring tones. Each tone plays as you scroll through the options.
  • Page 91 Press for Sounds. Press for Ringer Type. Press for Web. Press the corresponding numeric key, or scroll to select the type of message option then choose from twenty four melody tones, nine distinctive rings, and ten downloadable ring tones. To lock in your choice of melody or ringer press To cancel, press to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 92: Browser Msg

    Browser MSG Browser messages are messages that are received from the Internet. You must have an account setup online for this option. Note: You must have web service from the carrier for this option to work. All applicable charges apply when connecting to the web browser. Any email that is received on your internet account is displayed.

  • Page 93: Minute Beep

    Minute beep You can set the minute beep option to sound an alert 50 seconds before each elapsed minute to remind you of the length of the current call. To turn minute beep on or off: Press to display the menu. Press for Sounds.

  • Page 94: Connect

    To cancel, press Connect With the Connect option set to on, the phone sounds a connect alert tone when your call is connected. To set the connect alert On or Off: Press to display the menu. Press for Sounds. Press for Alerts.

  • Page 95: Fade

    Scroll between On/Off. When the desired setting is displayed, press to save. To cancel, press Fade When the Fade menu option is set to on, the phone sounds an alert when a dropped call occurs during conversation because of a signal fade.

  • Page 96: Roam

    Roam When the roam alert option is turned On, a distinctive alert tone is heard when you leave the network coverage area. To set a distinctive ringer for incoming roam calls: Press to display the menu. Press for Sounds. Press for Alerts.

  • Page 97: Voice Volume

    Press to display the menu. Press for Sounds. Press for Alerts. Press for Privacy. Scroll between On/Off. When the desired setting is displayed, press to save. To cancel, press Voice Volume The Voice Volume option allows you to adjust the voice volume of the receiver.

  • Page 98: Roam Ringer

    Roam Ringer When this option is On, a distinctive ringer is heard when an incoming call is received outside your local coverage area. To set the roam ringer On or Off: Press to display the menu. Press for Sounds. Press for Roam Ringer.

  • Page 99: Power On/Off

    Power On/Off When the Power On/Off option is set to on, the phone sounds an alert when: ¨ When the handset is powered on or off. ¨ The phone experiences a dropped or failed call. ¨ The phone enters or leaves a service area. To set the sound alert On or Off: Press to display the menu.

  • Page 100: Display

    These settings determine what is displayed on the phones LCD screen. Display Options Your phone has several display options. They allow you to: ¨ Display your own phone number. ¨ Control when and how long your backlight is active. ¨ Define a personal greeting up to 30 characters.

  • Page 101: Banner

    Scroll through the menu options: ¨ Always On ¨ Always Off ¨ 7 seconds ¨ 15 seconds ¨ 30 Seconds ¨ On when flip open When the desired option is displayed, press Banner The Banner option allows you to edit the banner displayed on the standby screen.

  • Page 102: Animation

    Exit Press to scroll through the options. When the desired option is displayed, press Enter your banner. Select to save it. Animation The Animation option allows you to select the animation sequence for your phone. To select animation options: Press to display the menu.

  • Page 103: My Phone Number

    Pressing returns you to the Animation options menu. Choosing the ‘Power off’ option allows you to scroll through the animation images available. When the desired option is displayed, press Selecting Choosing the ‘Idle 1’ option allows you to scroll through the 8 Idle 1 images available.

  • Page 104: To View Your Phone Number During A Conversation

    Press to return to standby mode. To view your phone number during a conversation: Press to display the In-Use Menu. Press for My Phone #. Your phone number will display. Press to return to the previous menu. Language The Language option changes the language on the phone to English or Spanish.

  • Page 105: Set Time

    Set Time Your phone is equipped with a standard clock. To set the clock: Press to display the menu. Press for Display. Press for Time. Scroll to select On or Off. When the desired option is displayed, press Press to return to the previous menu. Auto Hyphen With the Auto Hyphen option set to on, your phone can automatically hyphenate numbers.

  • Page 106: Lcd Contrast

    LCD Contrast The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) has contrast setting that can help you see the screen better in different lighting conditions. To set the LCD contrast: Press to display the menu. Press for Display. Press for LCD Contrast. Scroll between the contrast settings to determine the most visible. When the desired contrast setting is displayed, press Version The Version menu displays the current hardware/software version that...

  • Page 107: Voice Dial

    Voice Dialing Your phone features voice dialing. When on a digital or analog network, you can call up to 20 stored names simply by speaking the name into the microphone. Using the voice dialing option requires that you first program the phone to recognize the name of the person you are calling.

  • Page 108: Record

    Record The phone provides voice prompts and screen displays to guide you through the recording process. To program the phone for voice dialing: Press to display the menu. Press for Voice Dial. Press for Record. The phone prompts you to record a name. Wait for a beep and then say the name.

  • Page 109: Play/Erase

    Play/Erase The Play/Erase option is used to review and erase dialing entries. To play voice dialing entries: Press to display the menu. Press for Voice Dial. Press for Review. A list of stored voice dial numbers displays. (The names also display if stored in the Phone Book). Press the digit key to select the desired entry or scroll to the desired entry and press scroll entries without having to listen to each one, or you can listen to...

  • Page 110: Set Active

    If you wish to exit without removing any voice dialing entries press and you will return to the previous menu. Set Active Voice dialing is always on once you have programmed the phone to accept voice dialing entries and associated the phone numbers. To place voice dialing calls, press and hold into the phone after you hear the voice prompt and the beep.

  • Page 111: Undo Train

    Press for Training. Hold the phone to your ear and follow the instructions. Undo Train To undo the training, follow these steps: Press to display the menu. Press for Voice Dial. Press for Un Training. Your phone’s screen displays’ un-training control words proceed?’ Select to ‘Un train’...

  • Page 112: Voice Memo

    Voice Memo Your phone can record five separate voice memos. The total voice memo time for all five memos can be up to four minutes in length. When recording, a timer is displayed that indicates the length of the recording. An alert sounds and the phone tells you that the recording time has expired.

  • Page 113: Play/Erase

    Press to review the voice memo. The screen displays the length of the recording with the date and time. Press to rerecord the voice memo. 10. Press to save the voice memo and add a title. 11. The Title Edit screen is displayed. Enter a title and press Play/Erase To review a voice memo: Press...

  • Page 114: Call Answer

    Call Answer allows you to have incoming messages stored directly into the phone. When the Call Answer option is turned on, the callers message is recorded directly into memory. This uses the voice memo memory, so the amount of time available is dependent on the available memory less any voice memos.

  • Page 115: Default Greeting

    Press to save your choice and return to the previous screen Pressing returns you to the previous screen. Default Greeting A default greeting is used to welcome incoming callers when the Call Answer option is enabled. The default message is “Please leave a brief message after the tone”.

  • Page 116: Wait Time

    Wait Time Use this option to set the amount of time the caller waits to leave a message on the phone. Press to display the menu. Press for Voice Record. Press for Call Answer. Press for Config. Press for Wait Time. Press left or right to display the following wait times: ¨...

  • Page 117: Inbox

    Inbox Press to display the menu. Press for Voice Record. Press for Call Answer. Press for Inbox. The Message List is displayed. The following options are available: ¨ Press to Play the message. ¨ Press to go back. ¨ Press for option.

  • Page 118: Games

    Game Menu Using your phone you have the ability to play the following games: Push Push Fly Ribon Puzzle World Spider Hunter Push Push To open Push Push: Press to display the menu. Press for the Games menu. Press for the Push Push game. When the game’s ‘start screen’...

  • Page 119: Key Commands

    Key Commands The following options are displayed when available: KEY HELPER: Displays each key’s function. - Move Up - Move Down - Move Left - Move Right - Previous stage - Next stage - Restart stage - Clr Undo - End Exit Fly Ribon To open Fly Ribon: Press...

  • Page 120: Puzzle World

    Puzzle World To open Puzzle World: Press to display the menu. Press for the Games menu. Press for the Puzzle World game. to select the type of puzzle. The choices are 3x3 or 4x4. Object The object of the game is to rearrange the tiles of the puzzle to make the picture display correctly.

  • Page 121: Spider Hunter

    Spider Hunter To open Spider Hunter: Press to display the menu. Press for the Games menu. Press for the Spider Hunter game. Press any key to start the game. Select the level by pressing Object The object of the game is to drop the potted plants on the spiders from the top of the wall.

  • Page 122: Setup

    Auto Retry When the Auto retry option is activated, your phone automatically retries the last call up to ten times when a connection fails. How to enable Auto Retry. Press to display the menu. Press for Setup. Press for Auto Retry. The Auto Retry screen displays. Press to toggle between Off, every 10 seconds, every 30 seconds and every 60 seconds.

  • Page 123: Auto Answer

    Auto Answer When the Auto answer option is activated, your phone automatically answers calls after a specified number of rings. This option is useful when driving or you are unable to answer the phone. If Auto Answer is set to ‘Off’, the phone does not answer the incoming call.

  • Page 124: Answer Mode

    Answer Mode When the Answer mode option is activated, your phone allows you to select a specific answer mode when receiving an incoming call. Your phone can be preset to answer when you do any of the following: ¨ by send key: You can answer the phone by pressing ¨...

  • Page 125: Set Nam

    Set NAM Your Samsung phone can store two NAMs (Numerical Assignment Module, and is essentially your phone number). This allows you to have two phone numbers on one phone. You can switch your service back and forth between the two numbers using the NAM menu.

  • Page 126: Roam Option

    PC, enabling you to use wireless data with a variety of Windows software applications. To use digital data or fax services with your Samsung phone, you will need to obtain a digital data/fax cable kit from your service provider.
  • Page 127 Press to display the menu. Press for Setup. Press for Data/Fax. The Data Mode screen displays. Use the scroll keys to toggle between: ¨ Data/Fax Off: (No incoming Data/Fax calls can be received.) ¨ Fax for Next Call: (Waiting for Fax Call. No Voice Calls can be received for next 10 minutes.) ¨...

  • Page 128: Receiving A Fax

    Receiving a fax To receive a fax: Ensure that your phone is connected to your PC and is powered on. Press to display the menu. Press for Setup. Press for Data / Fax. Scroll and select “Fax for Next Call”. Press to save.

  • Page 129: Changing Your Phone Back To Voice Calling

    When connected to a computing device, your phone allows wireless fax and data transmissions. Your computing device software initiates the call to the destination phone number. Your Samsung phone functions as a wireless modem to send the fax or data file to the number...

  • Page 130: Set Network

    Set Network Your phone is preset to digital mode. If you wish to place a call in analog mode use this menu. Your phone allows you to search for analog service. To Set Network: Press to display the menu. Press for Setup.

  • Page 131: Mail Kit

    The Mail Kit allows you to create, send, read, and save your messages. Your phone receives four kinds of messages: voicemail, text, numeric pages, and browser messages. To access the Mail kit, press The Mail kit contains the following menus: ¨...
  • Page 132 ¨ Phonebook Note: Multiple addresses can be entered into the “Message To” screen by separating the address entries with a space. For example; “jdoe@samsung.com” “johnd@samsung.com”. For more information, see “Multiple Addressing” on page 132. Press to “Accept” and continue. The “Message” screen is displayed.
  • Page 133 Exit ¨ Canned Press to return to the message body. Key in the message using the key pad. A counter in the top right corner of the display screen indicates the remaining characters available. Press to “Accept” the message. 10. The following choices are available: ¨...

  • Page 134: Multiple Addressing

    Multiple Addressing Multiple addressing allows you to send mobile SMS messages to multiple email or phone numbers by entering them in the “Message To” screen when creating a new SMS message. To enter multiple addresses: Press to display the Mail Kit menu. Press for New Message.

  • Page 135: Replying To A Message

    — 2 days — 3 days ¨ Deferred Delivery - This setting allows you to delay the delivery of the outgoing message. The available choices are: — Now — 30 min. — 1 hour — 2 hours — 12 hours —...

  • Page 136: Viewing Messages

    Press Viewing Messages To view a message: Press to display the Mail Kit menu. Press for Inbox. Press for Text. New Messages Press for the menu. Press for Mail Kit. Press for New Messages. The “Message To” screen is displayed. Press for the Mode menu.
  • Page 137 Exit Note: If you choose the “Phonebook” option, follow the prompts to return to the “Message To” screen. When you have entered the recipient information in the “Message To” screen, press displayed. Enter the desired message in the space provided. The number displayed in the upper right corner displays the amount of characters remaining that can be entered.

  • Page 138: Inbox

    Inbox Your phone receives incoming messages in both standby and send modes. When you are on a call and a message is received, your phone automatically mutes the ringer and provides the call waiting tone (this is to avoid ringing in your ear while you are trying to speak). Receiving a message in standby mode When your phone receives a message in standby mode, the ringer sounds (unless turned off), and the screen displays (“New Voicemail”,...

  • Page 139: Outbox

    provides options for reviewing the sender’s name, phone number, time / date stamp and the message. To review a stored (or old) numeric page, text message, or browser message from the standby mode: Press to display the Mail Kit menu. The number of new (unread) messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu.

  • Page 140: Stored

    Press for Outbox. Press for Sent. Stored The Stored box keeps a record of the messages that have been saved or not finished prior to sending a new message. To access the Stored menu: Press to open the Mail Kit. Press for Outbox.

  • Page 141: Msg Setup

    MSG Setup The message setup allows you to configure the following options: ¨ General - The general setting allows you to configure the scroll timer and message remind features. ¨ New Message - The new message options allow you to default input options that automatically populate the new SMS messages.

  • Page 142: Message Ringing

    save or erase the message, scroll to the next or previous message, or extract a phone number that is included in the message. While reviewing a message, press While reviewing a message, press Scroll through the menu with the option. The following options are available: ¨...

  • Page 143: Message Time

    Message Time You can select one of three time stamps to be used for your incoming messages. The time stamps to choose from are: ¨ UTC (Universal Time Coordinated). This stamps messages with the time setting from the message center. The time stamp is based on Greenwich Mean Time.

  • Page 144: Message Memory Capacity

    OK: Save Message ¨ CLR: Back to Edit ¨ END: Discard and quit. 10. Choose the desired option and press the corresponding key. Message Memory Capacity Your phone can store up to 16k or 94 messages. This storage capacity includes all message types; numeric page, VMN (voicemail notification), text, and browser.

  • Page 145: Listening To Your Messages

    Note: Different ringer types can be set to notify you that a new voicemail has been received. To set options, see “Ringer Type” on page 87 Listening to your Messages To listen to new messages: Note: Applicable charges apply when checking your voicemail. This is considered an outgoing call.

  • Page 146: Security

    Security Features Your phone provides security options, including a user-programmable lock code and special phone number features. To access the Security menu in standby mode, press code. (normally the lock code is the last 4-digits of your phone number). Press the associated numeric key to access one of the following Security options: ¨...

  • Page 147: Unlocking The Phone

    Press for Lock Phone. Scroll through the options: ¨ Never: The phone remains unlocked. ¨ Now: The phone locks immediately and stays locked until the lock code is entered. ¨ On Power-Up: The phone locks automatically the next time your phone is powered on and stays locked until the lock code is entered.

  • Page 148: Restrict

    Restrict This feature allows you to restrict the use of your phone. To restrict the phone: Press to display the menu. Press for Security. Enter your current lock code. Press for Restrict. Press to scroll between ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. Press the restriction.

  • Page 149: Emergency

    Press to save the new lock code. Press to exit. Note: Your phone does not allow viewing of the lock code unless you know the lock code (this is for obvious security reasons). So, if you change the lock code, be sure to write down or memorize the new code. Emergency # Your phone provides the option of storing three emergency or special numbers.

  • Page 150: Storing Numbers

    Storing numbers To store special numbers: Press to display the menu. Press for Security and enter your current lock code. Press for Emergency #. Press to the left and the screen will display the Emergency #: either 1, 2, or 3 on the screen. Enter the special number.

  • Page 151: Clearing The Memory

    Clearing the Memory You can erase all the numbers stored in your Phone Book and voice dial recordings. This is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member, or if you want to erase all of your phone numbers. To erase your phone book: Press to display the menu.

  • Page 152: Resetting The Phone

    Resetting the Phone The Reset option resets the phone and returns all options to the factory default settings. All your Personal settings (Phone Book, Voice Dial recordings, Messages, and Calendar) are not affected by resetting your phone. To reset the phone: Press to display the menu.
  • Page 153 Press for Privacy. Press to the right to display Standard or Enhanced. Press to accept setting and exit.

  • Page 154: Inuse Menu

    Your phone includes both a menu and an InUse menu. The InUse menu is displayed by pressing the being used. The InUse menu options are: Mute/Quit - Mutes the microphone so that the caller cannot hear your conversation. You can still hear the caller, they just cannot hear you. Calls - Checks your call log for outgoing, incoming, and missed calls.

  • Page 155: Usage Guidelines

    This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode. Specifications are Subject to Change The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing, however, Samsung reserves the right to change or...

  • Page 156: Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals

    modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units. Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also transmits radio frequency (RF) signals In August, 1996.

  • Page 157: Tips On Efficient Operation

    Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. How to Order Accessories Most Samsung accessories can be purchased by visiting our web site at www.samsungtelecom.com. The accessories available for this phone include: ¨...

  • Page 158: Operating A Motor Vehicle

    MAY BE A BATTERY OR PHONE MELT DOWN. YOUR WARRANTY OF COURSE, WOULD BE NULL AND VOID. Operating a Motor Vehicle Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please: ¨...

  • Page 159: Other Medical Devices

    Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone Off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.

  • Page 160: Blasting Areas

    Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone Off when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your phone Off when in any area with a potential explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.

  • Page 161: Cautions

    Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and will invalidate the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.

  • Page 162: Your Phone As A Network Device

    To make all of the features available to you, your phone is designed by Samsung and your service provider to allow your service provider to send (at any time) a variety or information and messages to your phone.

  • Page 163: Acknowledging Special Precautions

    CAUTION: If you turn off your phone during a download, your phone (or some features) may not work properly in the network. If this happens don’t worry, contact your service provider for help in correcting the problem. Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC and Industry Canada Notice Cautions...

  • Page 164: Samsung Phone And Battery Specifications

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit difference from that to which the receiver is connected. ¨ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Samsung Phone and Battery Specifications Tri Mode: Display Screen: Battery Type:...

  • Page 165: Samsung T-300 Phone With Extended Battery

    Samsung T-300 Phone with Extended Battery Talk Time Digital: Analog: Standby Time Digital: 180 Hours Analog: 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.
  • Page 166 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones FDA has been receiving inquiries about the safety of mobile phones, including cellular phones and PCS phones. The following summarizes what is known--and what remains unknown--about whether these products can pose a hazard to health, and what can be done to minimize any potential risk.
  • Page 167 developed more than twice as many such cancers when they were exposed to RF energy compared to controls. There is much uncertainty among scientists about whether results obtained from animal studies apply to the use of mobile phones. First, it is uncertain how to apply the results obtained in rats and mice to humans.
  • Page 168 Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) in particular is expected to lead to FDA providing research recommendations and scientific oversight of new CTIA- funded research based on such recommendations. Two other studies of interest have been reported recently in the literature: 1.
  • Page 169 What is FDA's role concerning the safety of mobile phones? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as mobile phones before marketing, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if mobile phones are shown to emit radiation at a level that is hazardous to the user.
  • Page 170 source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, they could switch to: • a mobile phone in which the antenna is located outside the vehicle, • a hand-held phone with a built-in antenna connected to a different antenna mounted on the outside of the car or built into a separate package, or •...

  • Page 171: Limited Warranty

    80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks and this limited warranty does not cover any battery if (i)the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by Samsung for...
  • Page 172 Limited Warranty, purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such product. 4. What are the Limits on SAMSUNG's Liability? the warranties given in this limited warranty are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or...
  • Page 173 Samsung’s phones and accessories.this...
  • Page 174 NOTICE: Samsung is not, in any case, liable for any consequential damage caused by the product. For your convenience, if you prefer to use an ear-microphone, please call (800) SAMSUNG to purchase a compatible ear microphone for the product.
  • Page 175 Numerics 0 / next key Accessing menus by scrolling Accessing menus using short cut number Adding a name ringer Adjusting ringer volume Air time Alarm Alarm set Alerts Animation Answer mode Answering a call Antenna Assigning a Specific Memory Address Asterisk / shift key Auto answer Auto retry...
  • Page 176 E-mail address empty battery icon End (power on/off key) END key Ending a fax or data call Entering text, numbers, or symbols Erase logs Erase total Fade Find name Finding an Entry Front flip Front view of the Samsung T300...

  • Page 177: List Of Menu Functions

    Games Games - Push Push Getting to know your phone Greeting (Default) Headset connector Installing the battery Interface Interface Adapter Key beep Last call LCD Contrast LED indicator Lifetime List of menu functions Lock Code Setting Lock Mode Lock mode Locking the phone Mail Kit Mail kit - Inbox...
  • Page 178 Menu key Message Message Options Message Ringing Microphone Minibrowser - exiting Minibrowser - launching MSG Setup Multiple Addressing Navigation key Number entry Numbered keys 0 Numbered keys 0 - 9 Numeric key functions OK/Navigation key Outbox Pause Dialing Pause dialing Phone Book phone modes Pound / space key...
  • Page 179 Relation search Removing the battery Resetting the Phone Returning to the previous menu Reviewing Airtime Ringer options Ringer type Roam Roam Option Roam ringer Scheduler Scheduler - How to schedule an event Scheduler - How to view an event Secret phone book numbers Security Security - Dialing in lock mode Security - Emergency...
  • Page 180 Symbol entry Tips on recording names Tone length Turning your phone off Turning your phone on Unlocking the Phone Usage guidelines Using your phone’s menus Version Voice dial Voice Dial - Play/Erase Voice dial - Record Voice dial - Set active Voice dial - Training Voice dial - Undo Train Voice mail...

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