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Samsung SGH-F300 User Manual

Samsung SGH-F300 User Manual

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* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide
may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.
Printed in Korea
World Wide Web
Code No.:GH68-13633A
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English (SEA). 05/2007. Rev. 1.2

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  • Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-13633A...
  • Page 2 SGH-F300 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Important Safety

    Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Copyright information ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® • Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
  • Page 4 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.
  • Page 6 • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video. • FM radio Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere. • Offline mode Switch your phone to Offline mode to use its non-wireless functions while on an airplane.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Get started First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone ... 6 Power on or off... 6 Phone layout ... 7 Switch between Phone mode and Multimedia Player mode ... 8 Keys and icons ...
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log 3 Applications 1 Recent contacts 1 Voice recorder 2 Missed calls 2 World clock 3 Dialled calls 3 Alarm 4 Received calls 4 Timer 5 Delete all 5 Stopwatch 6 Call time...

  • Page 9: Unpack

    • User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Get started First steps to operating your phone...

  • Page 10: Phone Layout

    Phone layout Front view Camera lens Phone display Left soft key Camera key Dial key Alphanumeric keys Special function keys Rear view Volume keys Earpiece Multimedia player display Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right) SIM card slot Right soft key Confirm key Delete key Left navigation/ Power on/off/...

  • Page 11: Switch Between Phone Mode And Multimedia Player Mode

    Get started Switch between Phone mode and Multimedia Player mode Your phone provides you with entertaining multimedia functions, as well as traditional phone functions. When you switch on your phone, it goes into traditional Phone mode using the small display on the front side.
  • Page 12 In Idle mode, press to turn on the camera. Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, or received. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode.
  • Page 13 Get started Common keys Lock or unlock the keys. Switch between Phone mode and Multimedia Player mode. Adjust the phone volume. Icons The following icons may appear on the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary.
  • Page 14 New message • : Text/Multimedia message • : Voicemail • : Configuration message Call diverting active Bluetooth active Bluetooth headset or hands-free car kit connected Browsing Internet Connected to secured web page Browsing Internet on PC using phone as modem Synchronising data with PC Studio GPRS network Connecting to GPRS network...

  • Page 15: Access Menu Functions

    Get started Memory card inserted FM radio turned on Mute mode, during a call Silent mode (Vibration) Silent mode (Mute) Call ringer set to vibrate Battery power level Access menu functions In Phone mode Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option 2.

  • Page 16: Enter Text

    In Multimedia Player mode You can access menu functions and options by touching or dragging on the multimedia player keys. Further details are described in “Multimedia player functions.” Enter text In Phone mode Change the • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 mode ( text input mode...

  • Page 17: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Press the keys corresponding to Number the digits you want. mode Symbol Press the corresponding number mode key to select a symbol. Other • Press [1] to enter operations punctuation marks or special characters. • Press [ ] to insert a space. •...
  • Page 18 3. Select a ringtone. 4. Press <Save>. In Idle mode, press [Volume] Key tone to adjust the key tone volume. volume 1. In Idle mode, press Menu <Menu> and select shortcuts Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts. 2. Select a key. 3.

  • Page 19: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone Begin with call functions, web browser, messaging, and other special features Make or answer calls 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call code and phone number. 2. Press [ Press [Volume] to adjust the volume.

  • Page 20: Browse The Web

    Browse the web In Idle mode, press [OK]. The Launch the homepage of your service web browser provider opens. • To scroll through browser Navigate the items, drag on the key. • To select an item, press • To access browser options, press <Options>.

  • Page 21: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone 3. Select a contact. 4. Scroll to a number and press [ [OK] to edit contact information. Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Send a text <Menu> and select message Messages → Create message → Text message.

  • Page 22: View Messages

    4. Select Image or video and add an image or a video clip. 5. Select Sound and add a sound clip. 6. Select Text. 7. Enter the message text and press [OK]. 8. Press <Options> and select Send. 9. Enter destination numbers or email addresses.

  • Page 23: Use Bluetooth

    Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. 1. In Idle mode, press Turn on <Menu>...

  • Page 24: Use A Leather Case

    1. Access an application, such Send data as Phonebook, My Files, Memo, or Calendar. 2. Select an item. 3. Press <Options> and select Send via → Bluetooth. 4. For sending a contact, select which data you want to send. 5. Search for and select a device.
  • Page 25 Step outside the phone Slide the phone into place. The Insert the lock will fasten automatically. phone Plug the travel adapter into the Charge the jack on the case. phone Push the lock on both sides Remove the and slide the phone out. phone •...

  • Page 26: Reset The Phone

    Reset the phone If your phone freezes for any reason while using a phone function, you can easily reset it. Press and hold the reset button Reset the inside the hole using a sharp phone tool. The phone does not reboot automatically after resetting.
  • Page 27 Multimedia player functions Multimedia player functions Press Perform the following Lightly press options: • and release. option list. • the left soft/ navigation key. • the right soft/ navigation key. • current menu function. Hold Press and hold. : Opens an : Functions as •...

  • Page 28: Access Menus Or Options

    Access menus or options 1. In Idle mode, drag left or Access menu right on the key to scroll functions through menu icons: Music player, Camera, Album, FM radio, and Voice recorder. Select an option Multimedia player functions 2. Press [ ] to access the highlighted menu.

  • Page 29: Enter Text

    Use these methods: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio. See Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide. • Receive via Bluetooth. • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone.
  • Page 30 You can copy music files to Synchronise your phone by synchronising with Windows with Windows Media Player 11. Media Player 1. In Phone’s Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → USB setting → Media transfer. 2. Connect your phone and computer with an optional PC data cable.
  • Page 31 Multimedia player functions 1. In Multimedia Player’s Idle Play music mode, access Music player. files 2. Press [ playback. 3. During playback, use the following options: • Press [ resume playback. • Press [ playback. Press it again within 3 seconds to return to the previous file.
  • Page 32 3. Search for and select your Bluetooth stereo headset. 4. Enter the headset’s Bluetooth PIN, 0000, and press [ • When you use the dual stereo feature, some Bluetooth stereo headsets may not play music if they do not support the MP3 streaming service.
  • Page 33 Multimedia player functions 10.When you have finished, press [ favourite music list. 11.Select the play list you just created to begin playback. While you using the music Select a player, music files are sorted playlist automatically on the most played music list or recent music list.
  • Page 34 • Add to other lists: add the current file to another playlist. • Remove from playlist: remove the current file from the playlist. • Activate: get a new license key from the corresponding website. • Details: access the file properties. •...

  • Page 35: Use The Camera

    Multimedia player functions Use the camera • Do not take photos of people without their permission. • Do not take photos in a place where cameras are not allowed. • Do not take photos in a place where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.
  • Page 36 • Press [ ] to switch the viewfinder to the phone display. • Press [ ] or drag to the left on the key to access an option list and change the camera settings. • Press [ ] to switch to Record mode.
  • Page 37 Multimedia player functions In Capture mode, drag to the left on the key to open the option list. • Quality: select an image quality setting. • Shutter sound: select the sound that you hear when you press the shutter release key. •...
  • Page 38 4. Press [ ] to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. 5. Press [ ] to review the video. 6. Press [ ] to return to the viewfinder, or press [ delete the video. In Record mode, adjust the Adjust an image to be recorded: image...

  • Page 39: View Photos And Videos In Album

    Multimedia player functions • Record audio/Not record audio: record a video with audio. • Recording mode: select a video recording mode. • Viewfinder mode: select a preview screen. In Record mode, drag to the left on the key to open the option list.
  • Page 40 4. Press [ ] or [ other photos. 5. Press [ ] to view the photo on a full screen. 1. From the Images screen, View photos select a photo folder. as a slide 2. Select a photo. show 3. Press [ ] to open the option list.
  • Page 41 Multimedia player functions • Press [ the next file. • Hold [ forward in a file. • Press [Volume] or drag up or down on the key to adjust the volume. 6. Press [ From a photo or video list, Using file press [ ] to access the options...

  • Page 42: Listen To The Fm Radio

    • Details: access the file properties. • Settings: change the settings for the video player. View mode settings: set the video player to play video clips on a full screen. Brightness settings: adjust the brightness of the video player screen. •...
  • Page 43 Multimedia player functions 5. While listening to the FM radio: • Press [Volume] or drag up or down on the key to adjust the volume. • Press [ ] and select Add to preset channels to add the current station to the channel list.
  • Page 44 Adding radio stations manually: 1. From the FM radio screen, drag to the right on the key. 2. Select Add more. 3. Select Auto and scroll through available stations and press [ ] when you find the station you want. Select Manual, scroll to the frequency of the station you want, and press [...

  • Page 45: Use The Voice Recorder

    Multimedia player functions Use the voice recorder 1. In Idle mode, access Voice Record a recorder. voice memo 2. Press [ recording. 3. Speak into the microphone. 4. When you have finished recording, press [ voice memo is automatically saved. 5.

  • Page 46: Menu Functions

    • Hold [ ] to move forward in the memo. • Press [Volume] or drag up or down on the key to adjust the volume. 4. Press [ ] to stop playback. Voice Recorder only supports .amr files. For playing other sounds, access the Sounds folder in My Files.
  • Page 47 Menu functions Menu Description Call costs Check the cost of your calls, if supported by your SIM card. Phonebook Menu Description Contact list Search for contact information stored in Phonebook. Create contact Add a new contact to Phonebook. Group Organise your contacts in caller groups.
  • Page 48 Applications Menu Description Voice recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds. World clock Set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world. Alarm Set a wake-up call to wake you up in the morning or an alarm to alert you to an event at a specific time.
  • Page 49 Menu functions Browser Menu Description Home Connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. Enter URL Enter a URL address and access the associated web page. Bookmarks Save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages.
  • Page 50 Menu Description Templates Make and use templates of frequently used messages or passages. Delete all Delete messages in each message folder all at once. Settings Set up various options for using the messaging services. SOS messages Specify options for sending and receiving an SOS message.
  • Page 51 Menu functions Calendar Keep track of your schedule. Camera Use the camera embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. Settings Menu Description Time and date Change the time and date displayed on your phone. Phone settings Select a language for the →...
  • Page 52 Menu Description Phone settings Select a USB mode that will → USB setting be used when you connect your phone to a PC via USB interface. Display settings Select a skin colour pattern → Skin for Menu mode. Display settings Adjust the brightness of →...
  • Page 53 Menu functions Menu Description Light settings → Select the length of time Backlight time the backlight or display stays on when the phone is not used. Light settings → Set how the phone controls Keypad light the use of the keypad light. Tutorial View how to use the multimedia player keys.
  • Page 54 Menu Description Network Set calls to be restricted to services → a selected user group. Closed user group Bluetooth Connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices. Security → PIN Activate your PIN to check protect your SIM card against unauthorised use. Security →...
  • Page 55 Menu functions Menu Description Security → Change your current PIN2, Change PIN2 if supported by your SIM code card. Security → Set the phone to send the Mobile tracker preset tracking message to your family or friends when someone tries to use your phone with another SIM card.

  • Page 56: Health And Safety Information

    Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.

  • Page 57: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 58: Operating Environment

    • Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short- circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or pen causes a direct connection between the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery). For example, do not carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal objects.

  • Page 59: Posted Facilities

    Health and safety information Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

  • Page 60: Emergency Calls

    Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress.

  • Page 61: Care And Maintenance

    Health and safety information • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or accessories. •...
  • Page 62 • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards.

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