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Samsung SCH T300 User Manual

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  • Page 3 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 Page 5 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.
  • Page 6 “Getting to know your phone” on page 21 to get started understanding the functions of your phone. You’ll find much of what you need to know about using your new Samsung T300 Series Phone right here. We’ve included some important safety and usage information that you should know before using your phone.
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  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Page viii Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Your Consumer Package ... 19 Front View of the Samsung T300 ... 20 Getting to know your phone ... 21 Antenna...21 Backlight Features...21 CLR (Clear) Key: ...21 Display Screen ...21 End (power On/Off Key) ...22 Front Flip ...22...
  • Page 9 newbook.book Page ix Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM List of Menu Functions ... 28 Using your Phone’s Menus ... 33 Accessing Menus by Scrolling ...33 Returning to the Previous Menu...34 Accessing Menus by using their Short Cut Number...34 Your phone’s modes... 35 Lock Mode...35 Power Save Mode...35 Standby Mode ...35...
  • Page 10 newbook.book Page x Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Three Way Calling ...46 Erase logs ...47 Keeping track of call logs ... 47 Reviewing outgoing, incoming, or missed calls ... 48 Air Time...49 Last Call ...49 Total ...50 Erase Total...51 Lifetime...52 Phone Book ...
  • Page 11 newbook.book Page xi Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Shortcuts to Storing Phone Numbers...67 Dialing numbers from the phone book ... 68 Shortcuts to Memory Dialing...68 Web/MiniBrowser ... 70 Launching the Minibrowser ...70 Exiting the Web/Minibrowser...71 The MiniBrowser Start and End Prompts ...71 The MiniBrowser Soft Keys...72 Navigating the Web...73 How the Keys Work in the MiniBrowser ...74...
  • Page 12 newbook.book Page xii Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Adding, editing, and erasing a countdown item ... 86 World Time...87 Checking the Current Time in Another City or Country ... 87 Calculate ...87 Performing a calculation... 87 Alarm...89 Alarm set... 89 To edit a programmed alarm ...
  • Page 13 newbook.book Page xiii Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Display Options...101 Backlight ...101 Banner...102 Animation ...103 My Phone Number ...104 To display my phone number: ...104 To view your phone number during a conversation: ...105 Language ...105 Set Time...106 Auto Hyphen ...106 LCD Contrast...107 Version ...107 Voice dial ...
  • Page 14 newbook.book Page xiv Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Call Screen...116 Wait Time...117 Inbox ...118 Games... 119 Game Menu...119 Push Push ...119 Object ... 119 Key Commands... 120 Fly Ribon...120 Object ... 120 Puzzle World...121 Object ... 121 Spider Hunter ...122 Object ...
  • Page 15 newbook.book Page xv Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Options Menu...133 Replying to a Message...134 Viewing Messages ...135 New Messages...135 Inbox...137 Receiving a message in standby mode ...137 Receiving a message while on a call ...137 Receiving a Message in Standby Mode ...137 Reviewing numeric pages, text messages, and browser messages ...138 Outbox...139...
  • Page 16 newbook.book Page xvi Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Storing numbers ... 148 Send PIN ...148 Clearing the Memory...149 Resetting the Phone...150 InUse Menu ... 151 Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety ... 152 Understanding Signal Strength ...152 Understanding the Power Save Mode ...152 Understanding how Your Phone Operates ...152 Specifications are Subject to Change ...152 Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals...153...
  • Page 17 FCC and Industry Canada Notice ... 160 Cautions...160 FCC and Industry Canada Notice...160 Information to User ...160 Samsung Phone and Battery Specifications...161 Samsung Phone with Standard Battery ...161 Samsung T-300 Phone with Extended Battery...162 Owner’s Record...162 User Guide Proprietary Notice...162 Limited Warranty... 163 Index...
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  • Page 19: Your Consumer Package

    Page 19 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Your consumer package contains the following items: ♦ Samsung SCH-T300 phone with hand strap ♦ Samsung standard Li-ion battery ♦ Samsung travel charger ♦ User guide...
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  • Page 21: Antenna

    newbook.book Page 21 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.
  • Page 22 newbook.book Page 22 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 23: Led Indicator

    newbook.book Page 23 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Flashes to indicate an incoming call or message. When the phone is closed and the ringer is set to off, the LED indicator will notify you that there is an incoming call or message. ♦...

  • Page 24: Ok/Navigation Key

    newbook.book Page 24 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM center. When in standby mode, it functions as a hot key when it is pressed or clicked in any of the four directions. Pushing the OK/Navigation key to the left or right displays different screen savers loaded into the phone.
  • Page 25 newbook.book Page 25 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ This plug is used to connect additional phone accessories such as the travel charger and data cable.
  • Page 26 Page 26 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.
  • Page 27 newbook.book Page 27 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 37 To turn your phone off, press and hold the key for more than 2...
  • Page 28 newbook.book Page 28 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM This list displays the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option. Ã8hyy† !ÃQu‚rÃ7‚‚x "ÃXri #ÃTpurqˆyr…...
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  • Page 33 newbook.book Page 33 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.

  • Page 34: List Of Menu Functions

    newbook.book Page 34 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Press the key in the center to confirm your selection. 10. Your phone saves this setting and returns to standby mode. ♦ To return to the previous menu, press the ♦ Select the key to exit the menu without saving the setting.

  • Page 35: Lock Mode

    newbook.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 36: Silent Mode

    newbook.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 gives you a list of options referred to as ‘InUse Options’.
  • Page 37 newbook.book Page 37 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 on your phone’s operating mode.
  • Page 38 newbook.book Page 38 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Roaming: This icon displays when the phone is outside your carrier’s area and receiving service from another carrier’s network. If you are: ♦ In your home service area, this indicator does not display. ♦...
  • Page 39 newbook.book Page 39 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.
  • Page 40 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 41: Charging The Battery

    newbook.book Page 41 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 42: Calls

    newbook.book Page 42 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 43 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 44: Incoming

    newbook.book Page 44 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 key.

  • Page 45: Missed

    newbook.book Page 45 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM directory and the last 10 calls you missed are stored in the Missed directory). 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.
  • Page 46 newbook.book Page 46 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Three-way calling allows you to talk with two different people at the same time. When you use this feature, normal airtime rates apply for each call. If during the call, one of the callers hangs up, you are still connected to the other caller.

  • Page 47: Erase Logs

    newbook.book Page 47 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.
  • Page 48 newbook.book Page 48 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM You can quickly access your last 10 incoming, outgoing, and missed calls from standby mode by pressing to select the desired call log. When a call log is displayed, press the appropriate number to be automatically connected.

  • Page 49: Air Time

    newbook.book Page 49 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 50: Total

    newbook.book Page 50 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 51: Erase Total

    newbook.book Page 51 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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”...

  • Page 52: Lifetime

    newbook.book Page 52 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.

  • Page 53: Phone Book

    newbook.book Page 53 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 54 newbook.book Page 54 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 55: Find Name

    newbook.book Page 55 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM With your phone in standby mode: Press to display the menu. Press for the Phone Book. Pressing displays the Find Name option. Slide the key up or down to scroll the phone numbers. Pressing in the center selects the number.

  • Page 56: Add Entry

    newbook.book Page 56 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.
  • Page 57 newbook.book Page 57 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ 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. ♦...

  • Page 58: Pause Dialing

    newbook.book Page 58 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Press to display the “Memory” screen. Enter the desired memory location using the keypad. Press to save and exit. When you call automated systems, you are usually required to enter a password or account number.

  • Page 59: Pause Dialing From A Stored Phone Book Entry

    newbook.book Page 59 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ 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 60: Manual Pause Dialing

    newbook.book Page 60 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.
  • Page 61 newbook.book Page 61 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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: ♦...
  • Page 62 newbook.book Page 62 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 to place the call. To erase an entry in the Phone Book: From standby mode, find the Phone Book entry that you wish to change by pressing...

  • Page 63: Finding An Entry

    newbook.book Page 63 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM You can associate nine tones, 24 melodies, and 10 downloaded melodies to the numbers stored in your Phone Book. When you receive an incoming call from a number matching an entry in your Phone Book your phone will play the associated ringer to announce the call.
  • Page 64 newbook.book Page 64 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Press to display the menu. Press for Phone Book. Press for Add email. Enter the email address using the numeric keys. Press to accept. Add the email as a New Entry. Press to save the entry.

  • Page 65: To Add A New Phone Number To The Phone Book

    newbook.book Page 65 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 66 newbook.book Page 66 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Press to save and exit. 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.
  • Page 67 newbook.book Page 67 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 to end your call, the screen displays the call time (length of call), phone number of the party (if available), and the “OK: Save”...
  • Page 68 newbook.book Page 68 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Dialing numbers from your Phone Book is quick and easy. Different methods are explained below: Speed Dialing: From standby mode, enter the number of the memory location, and press the number for the required option.
  • Page 69 newbook.book Page 69 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Two-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. Three-Touch Dialing Memory locations 100 - 500 are special Three- Touch locations.
  • Page 70 newbook.book Page 70 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 71: Web/Minibrowser

    newbook.book Page 71 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Press Press Note: A reminder of the charge may appear (depending on your prompt setting - see “The MiniBrowser Start and End Prompts” on page 71). To dismiss the prompt, simply choose yes or no. If no prompt is displayed, you are immediately connected to the internet.
  • Page 72 newbook.book Page 72 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Press to display the menu. Press for Web Press for Prompt. Use the button to select one of the four options: ♦ To Start: (This is the default setting. You will see the prompt when you enter the browser, but not when you exit it.) ♦...
  • Page 73 newbook.book Page 73 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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: ♦...

  • Page 74: The Minibrowser Soft Keys

    newbook.book Page 74 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 75: Entering Text, Numbers, Or Symbols

    newbook.book Page 75 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM MENU key: This is the right soft key. The right soft key is used to access secondary options, or a menu of secondary options. 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 76 newbook.book Page 76 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.
  • Page 77 newbook.book Page 77 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols into a text message. Use key to display the options and press the down select the symbol option. When displayed toggle using the to select the symbols. When in Symbol input mode, press the key shown on the display under the symbol that you desire to enter.
  • Page 78 newbook.book Page 78 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM T9word, T9 Text Input, 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.

  • Page 79: Symbol Entry

    newbook.book Page 79 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 80: Scheduler

    newbook.book Page 80 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 81: View Month

    newbook.book Page 81 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ Use the navigation key to select the month and day. 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). ♦...

  • Page 82: Calendar

    newbook.book Page 82 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Use the navigation key to display all of an event’s information. If more than one event is scheduled, use the navigation key to display them. Press to display the options. Select one of the following: ♦...

  • Page 83: Date

    newbook.book Page 83 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 allows you to specify the calendar date you wish to view.
  • Page 84 newbook.book Page 84 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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. Press to display the menu. Press for Scheduler.

  • Page 85: Countdown

    newbook.book Page 85 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 ♦...
  • Page 86 newbook.book Page 86 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 87: World Time

    newbook.book Page 87 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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. Press to display the menu.
  • Page 88 newbook.book Page 88 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ Press to change the sign of a number to a negative (-). Use the scroll keys ( ) to set the operator for your calculation. Your choices are: ♦ [+] addition ♦...

  • Page 89: Alarm

    newbook.book Page 89 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 90: Sounds

    newbook.book Page 90 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.

  • Page 91: Ringer Type

    newbook.book Page 91 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.

  • Page 92: Voice Calls

    newbook.book Page 92 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Either press the numeric key, or scroll and select the option of choice using the key to activate that option. Press the scroll key to scan through the nine ringer types, twenty four melody tones, and ten downloadable ring tones.
  • Page 93 newbook.book Page 93 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Press for Sounds. Press for Ringer Type. Press for Messages. 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.

  • Page 94: Key Beep

    newbook.book Page 94 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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. Any email that is received on your internet account is displayed.

  • Page 95: Minute Beep

    newbook.book Page 95 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM You can set the minute beep option to sound an alert 10 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.

  • Page 96: Connect

    newbook.book Page 96 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM To cancel, press to return to the previous menu. 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.

  • Page 97: Fade

    newbook.book Page 97 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Scroll between On/Off. When the desired setting is displayed, press to save. To cancel, press to return to the previous menu. 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 98: Network Alert

    newbook.book Page 98 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM When the network alert option is turned ON, a distinctive alert tone is heard when you leave the network coverage area. To set alert option ON or OFF: Press to display the menu. Press for Sounds.

  • Page 99: Roam Ringer

    newbook.book Page 99 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Note: The volume keys can be used to adjust the call volume during a call. When this option is ON, a distinctive ringer is heard when an incoming call is received outside your local coverage area. To set the ringer ON or OFF: Press to display the menu.

  • Page 100: Power On/Off

    newbook.book Page 100 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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. ♦...

  • Page 101: Display

    newbook.book Page 101 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM These settings determine what is displayed on the phones LCD screen. Your phone has several display options. They allow you to: ♦ Display your own phone number. ♦ Control when and how long your backlight is active. ♦...

  • Page 102: Banner

    newbook.book Page 102 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Scroll through the menu options: ♦ Always Off ♦ Always On ♦ 7 seconds ♦ 15 seconds ♦ 30 Seconds ♦ on when flip open When the desired option is displayed, press The Banner option allows you to edit the banner displayed on the standby screen.

  • Page 103: Animation

    newbook.book Page 103 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ ♦ Exit Press to scroll through the options. When the desired option is displayed, press Enter your banner. Select to save it. The Animation option allows you to select the animation sequence for your phone.

  • Page 104: My Phone Number

    newbook.book Page 104 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM When the desired option is displayed, press 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 returns you to the Animation options menu.

  • Page 105: Language

    newbook.book Page 105 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Press for My Phone#. Press to display the In-Use Menu. Press for My Phone #. Your number is displayed. Press to return to the previous menu. The Language option changes the language on the phone to English, French, or Spanish.

  • Page 106: Set Time

    newbook.book Page 106 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Your phone is equipped with a standard clock. To set the clock: Press to display the menu. Press for Display. Press for Set Time. Scroll to select On or Off. When the desired option is displayed, press Press to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 107: Lcd Contrast

    newbook.book Page 107 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.

  • Page 108: Voice Dial

    newbook.book Page 108 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 109: Record

    newbook.book Page 109 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.

  • Page 110: Play/Erase

    newbook.book Page 110 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM The Play/Erase option is used to review and erase 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).

  • Page 111: Set Active

    newbook.book Page 111 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM If you wish to exit without removing any voice dialing entries press and you will return to the previous menu. Voice dialing is always on once you have programmed the phone to accept voice dialing entries and associated the phone numbers.

  • Page 112: Training

    newbook.book Page 112 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Press for Training. Hold the phone to your ear and follow the instructions. To undo the training, follow these steps: Press to display the menu. Press for Voice Dial. Press for Undo Training. Your phone’s screen displays’...

  • Page 113: Voice Memo

    newbook.book Page 113 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.

  • Page 114: Play/Erase

    newbook.book Page 114 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.

  • Page 115: Call Answer

    newbook.book Page 115 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 116: Default Greeting

    newbook.book Page 116 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ Wait Time - The wait time can be set to No Ring, After 3 sec, 5 sec, or 10 sec. Press to save your choice and return to the previous screen Pressing returns you to the previous screen.

  • Page 117: Wait Time

    newbook.book Page 117 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.

  • Page 118: Inbox

    newbook.book Page 118 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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. ♦...

  • Page 119: Games

    newbook.book Page 119 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Using your phone you have the ability to play the following games: Push Push Fly Ribon Puzzle World Spider Hunter To open Push Push: Press to display the menu. Press for the Games menu. Press for the Push Push game.

  • Page 120: Fly Ribon

    newbook.book Page 120 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM can push the house if another house is located behind it. You can go back one move by pressing The following options are displayed when available: KEY HELPER: Displays each key’s function. - Move Up - Move Down - Move Left...

  • Page 121: Puzzle World

    newbook.book Page 121 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM the flight path of the ribbon up or down to avoid the wall. The longer the distance, the faster the ribbon goes. To open Puzzle World: Press to display the menu. Press for the Games menu.

  • Page 122: Spider Hunter

    newbook.book Page 122 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 for easy or The object of the game is to drop the potted plants on the spiders from the top of the wall.

  • Page 123: Setup

    newbook.book Page 123 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.

  • Page 124: Auto Answer

    newbook.book Page 124 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM When the Auto answer option is activated, your phone automatically answers calls after a specified number of seconds. 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 125: Answer Mode

    newbook.book Page 125 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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: ♦...

  • Page 126: Network

    When the desired option is displayed, press Press to exit without saving. Your Samsung phone is capable of sending and receiving digital data and fax calls when connected to a computing device (laptop, desktop, hand held, palmtop, etc.) running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows NT.

  • Page 127: Data/Fax

    Page 127 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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. This kit contains the necessary cables, software, and documentation required for you to connect and use your Samsung phone with your computing device.
  • Page 128 newbook.book Page 128 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 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...

  • Page 130: Mail Kit

    newbook.book Page 130 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Note: Check with Service Provider for available services. 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.
  • Page 131 ♦ Exit 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 133. Press to “Accept” and continue. The “Message” screen is displayed.
  • Page 132 newbook.book Page 132 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ ♦ 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”...

  • Page 133: Creating A New Sms Message

    newbook.book Page 133 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.

  • Page 134: New Messages

    newbook.book Page 134 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM — Always — 30 min. — 1 hour — 2 hours — 12 hours — 1 day — 2 days — 3 days ♦ Deferred Delivery - This setting allows you to delay the delivery of the outgoing message.

  • Page 135: Inbox

    newbook.book Page 135 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Press to open the message body. Enter the message using the keypad. Press to highlight the Action menu. Press Press To view a message: Press to display the Mail Kit menu. Press for Inbox.
  • Page 136 newbook.book Page 136 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ Symbol ♦ ♦ .com ♦ .net ♦ 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 to continue.
  • Page 137 newbook.book Page 137 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ CLR - Returns you back to the “New Message” main screen. ♦ END - Discards the message and exits the MO-SMS system. 11. Press to send the message. (Animation is displayed showing that the message has been sent.) Your phone receives incoming messages in both standby and send modes.

  • Page 138: Outbox

    newbook.book Page 138 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM message. The message indicator remains on the screen until you listen or read the new message. When a message arrives, you can review it by pressing message can be stored by pressing provides options for reviewing the sender’s name, phone number, time / date stamp and the message.

  • Page 139: Sent

    newbook.book Page 139 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM The outbox keeps a copy of messages that were sent or saved on the phone. The Sent box keeps a record of the messages that have been sent from the phone. To access the Sent menu: Press to open the Mail Kit.
  • Page 140 newbook.book Page 140 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM While reviewing a message, press Scroll through the menu with the the option. The following options are available: ♦ Call Back. - Automatically calls the number found in the message. ♦ Forward - Automatically forwards the message to another recipient.
  • Page 141 newbook.book Page 141 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ UTC (Universal Time Coordinated). This stamps messages with the time setting from the message center. The time stamp is based on Greenwich Mean Time. ♦ Local Time. This stamps messages with the local time based on your coverage area.

  • Page 142: Voicemail

    newbook.book Page 142 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ END: Discard and quit. 10. Choose the desired option and press the corresponding key. Your phone can store up to 16 kbytesor 94 messages. This storage capacity includes all message types; numeric page, VMN (voicemail notification), text, and browser.
  • Page 143 newbook.book Page 143 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM To listen to new messages: Note: Applicable charges apply when checking your voicemail. This is considered an outgoing call. Press to display the Mail Kit menu. Press for Inbox. Press .for new Voicemail. Note: You can also press and hold to dial your voicemail.

  • Page 144: Security

    newbook.book Page 144 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 enter the 4-digit lock code. (normally the lock code is the last 4-digits of your phone number).
  • Page 145 newbook.book Page 145 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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. ♦ Power On: The phone locks automatically the next time your phone is powered on and stays locked until the lock code is entered.

  • Page 146: Restrict

    newbook.book Page 146 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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’...

  • Page 147: Emergency

    newbook.book Page 147 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.
  • Page 148 newbook.book Page 148 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.

  • Page 149: Send Pin

    newbook.book Page 149 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Press for Send Pin. Choose between Never or Prompt. Press to save the choice. 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.
  • Page 150 newbook.book Page 150 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.

  • Page 151: Inuse Menu

    newbook.book Page 151 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.
  • Page 152 When your phone is in use, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode. The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing, however, Samsung reserves the right to change...
  • Page 153 newbook.book Page 153 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units. 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 154: Pacemakers

    newbook.book Page 154 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. For your phone to operate most efficiently: ♦ Extend your antenna fully. ♦...

  • Page 155: Aircraft

    newbook.book Page 155 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON; ♦ Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; ♦ Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference;...

  • Page 156: Blasting Areas

    newbook.book Page 156 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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. Turn your phone Off when in any area with a potential explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
  • Page 157 newbook.book Page 157 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 158: Cautions

    newbook.book Page 158 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 159: Cautions

    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 160 newbook.book Page 160 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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.
  • Page 161 newbook.book Page 161 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 162 newbook.book Page 162 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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 163: Limited Warranty

    What is covered and for how long? Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. (Samsung) warrants the original purchaser that Samsung’s phones and accessories are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period commencing on the date of purchase and continuing for the specified period of time after the date: ♦...
  • Page 164 90 days, whatever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards, and equipment becomes the property of Samsung. If Samsung determines that any product is not covered by this limited warranty, purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor...
  • Page 165 Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law. Samsung shall not be liable for any special, incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages, loss of profits, damages to purchaser’s property or injury to purchaser or...
  • Page 166 Page 166 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from one jurisdiction to another. Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. 1130 East Arapahoe Road Richardson, Texas 75081...

  • Page 167: Features

    newbook.book Page 167 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM 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...
  • Page 168 newbook.book Page 168 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Caring for the battery Charging with the travel charger Clearing the Memory CLR (Clear) key CLR key Connect Conversation/Talk Mode Countdown Data/fax Dialing in Lock Mode Dialing numbers from the phone book Disconnect Display options Display screen...
  • Page 169 Page 169 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Front view of the Samsung T300 Games Games - Push Push Games - Setup Getting to know your phone Greeting (Default) Headset connector Installing the battery Interface Interface Adapter Key beep...
  • Page 170 newbook.book Page 170 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Mail kit - Messages and lock mode Manual pause dialing MENU key Menu key Message Options Message Ringing Microphone Minibrowser - exiting Minibrowser - launching Multiple Addressing Navigation key Network Option Number entry Numbered keys 0 Numbered keys 0 - 9...
  • Page 171 newbook.book Page 171 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Removing the battery Resetting the Phone Returning to the previous menu Reviewing Airtime Ringer options Ringer type 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...
  • Page 172 newbook.book Page 172 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Tips on recording names Tone length Turning your phone off Turning your phone on Usage guidelines Using your phone’s menus Voice dial Voice dial - Language Voice dial - Record Voice dial - Set active Voice dial - Training Voice dial - Undo Train Voice mail...
  • Page 173 newbook.book Page 173 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM ♦ Data Friendly High Resolution LCD ♦ Dedicated Web Access Key ♦ 2-Way SMS ♦ Data Enabled ♦ Voice Activated Dialing ♦ Scheduler ♦ 1/2/3 Touch Dialing ♦ Fully Animated Menu Functions ♦...
  • Page 174 newbook.book Page 174 Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:27 PM Power the SCH-T300 On/Off. Press and hold the “End” key. Menu Scolling Press “Menu” and then press the “OK” key up or down. Answer a Call Press the “Send” key. Redial the last call Press the “Send”...

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