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Samsung SGH-N300 Owner's Manual

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DUAL BAND
GSM TELEPHONE
SGH-N300
OWNER'S MANUAL
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your
phone, depending the software installed, your SIM card
oryour service provider.
Printed in Korea
World Wide Web
Code No.: GH68-01827A
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English. 05/2001. Rev.1.0

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  • Page 1 DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-N300 OWNER’S MANUAL Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending the software installed, your SIM card oryour service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.: GH68-01827A http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 05/2001. Rev.1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    C o n t e n t s Safety Precautions ....Unpacking ..... . Your Phone .
  • Page 3 Contents ( c o n t i n u e d ) Selecting Functions and Options ..Example: Selecting a Ring Tone ..Using the Menus ....Accessing Menu Functions by Scrolling .
  • Page 4 Contents ( c o n t i n u e d ) WWW Services ....114 Launching the Browser ....114 Exiting the Browser .

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Your package contains the following items. Phone Standard Battery In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • Cigarette lighter adapter • Simple Hands-free car kit • Slim and standard batteries • Data kit •...

  • Page 6: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustration shows the main elements of your phone. Service light Earphone jack Volume keys During a call, adjust the earpiece volume. In idle mode with the flip cover open, adjust the key tone volume. Microphone Flip cover If the flip cover is detached...
  • Page 7 Your Phone Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Menu PhoneBook Area Description First line Displays various icons (see page 13). Middle Display messages, instructions and any lines information that you enter (number to be dialled, for example). Last line With the flip cover open, shows the functions assigned to the two soft keys.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Your Phone Backlight The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you open the flip cover, press any key or hold down one of the volume keys with the flip cover closed, the backlight comes on. It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight option in the Phone menu.
  • Page 9 Getting Started 3. Slide the SIM card holder in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position. SIM card holder 4. Insert the SIM card under the two tabs, ensuring that the cut corner faces towards the bottom of the phone and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone.

  • Page 10: Charging A Battery

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

  • Page 11: Switching The Phone On/Off

    Getting Started Switching the Phone On/Off 1. Open the flip cover. 2. Hold down the key for more than one second to switch the phone on. Note: If “Insert SIM Card” appears on the display, please check that the SIM card is correctly inserted.

  • Page 12: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number and press the N o t e: If you have set the Auto Redial option (5 - 1 - 7) to O N (see page 85) and the person called does not answer or is already on the phone, the number is redialled automatically up to ten times.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Volume

    Call Functions Redialling the Last Number The phone stores the last 10 numbers dialled. To recall any of these numbers, proceed as follows. 1. To dial the last number called, hold down the key in idle mode. Otherwise, press the access the list of the last numbers dialled.

  • Page 14: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you, provided that this service is available. In this way, you can call the person back, if necessary. The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle screen immediately after the call was missed.

  • Page 15: In-Call Options

    Call Functions In-Call Options Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the Options soft key. Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other party cannot hear you.
  • Page 16 Call Functions Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. Of these two calls, one is active and the other is on hold and you can swap between the calls.
  • Page 17 Call Functions Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call. For more information, contact your service provider. Setting up the Multiparty Call 1.

  • Page 18: Phonebook

    Call Functions Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones. It allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.

  • Page 19: Phonebook Options

    P h o n e b o o k 5. Press the right soft key to toggle between the phone (To Phone) and card (To Card) memories. 6. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press the clear the location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the number keys.
  • Page 20 P h o n e b o o k P h o n e b o o k Play Voice Note: This option only appears when you have already recorded a name. This option plays back the names that you have recorded.

  • Page 21: Searching For And Dialling A Number In The Phonebook

    P h o n e b o o k Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the PhoneBook soft key. 2. If your SIM card provides Service Dialling Number (SDN) and Information Number services, you will see the following screen.

  • Page 22: Entering Text

    Entering Text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text. For example, when storing a name in the phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad. You are provided with the following text input modes.

  • Page 23: Using The T9 Mode

    Entering Text Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input is based on a built-in dictionary. 1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys .

  • Page 24: Using The Abc Mode

    Entering Text Using the ABC Mode Use the keys to enter your text. 1. Press the key labelled with the required letter: • Once for the first letter • Twice for the second letter • And so on N o t e: To display a list of special characters, press .

  • Page 25: Using The Number Mode

    Entering Text Using the Number Mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number for example). Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode. Using the Symbolic Mode The Symbolic mode enables you to enter various symbols.

  • Page 26: Example: Selecting A Ring Tone

    Selecting Functions and Options To view the various functions/options available and select the one required, proceed as follows. 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To... Then press the... Select the: Left soft key. • Function displayed • Option highlighted View the next function key.

  • Page 27: Using The Menus

    Selecting Functions and Options 4. To select the Ring Tone menu, press the Select soft key or the key. The current setting is highlighted. Ring Tone Tone 1 Current tone Tone 2 Tone 3 Tone 4 Select Note: If your SIM card supports the ALS (Alternate Line Service) feature, you must select either line 1 or line 2 before selecting the ring tone.

  • Page 28: Accessing Menu Functions By

    Using the Menus Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcuts The menu items (menu, sub-menus and options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number. The shortcut number is shown in the bottom-right next to the soft key on the display.

  • Page 29: Voice Functions

    Using the Menus 2. Messages 2-1 Voice Mail 2-1-1 Connect to Voice Mail 2-1-2 Voice Server Number 2-2 Read Messages 2-3 Write Messages 2-4 Preset Message List 2-5 Setup 2-5-1 Service Centre 2-5-2 Default Type 2-5-3 Default Validity 2-6 Broadcast 2-6-1 Read 2-6-2 Receive 2-6-3 Channel List...
  • Page 30 Using the Menus 5. Settings (continued) 5-3 Security 5-3-1 PIN Check 5-3-2 Change PIN 5-3-3 Phone Lock 5-3-4 Change Password 5-3-5 SIM Lock 5-3-6 FDN Mode 5-3-7 Change PIN2 5-4 LCD 5-4-1 Screen Mode 5-4-2 Select Image 5-4-3 LCD Contrast 5-4-4 Select IDLE 5-4-5 Select Clock 5-5 Quick Menu...

  • Page 31: Call Records

    Call Records Via this menu, you can view the phone calls: • Missed • Received • Dialled The number and name (if available) are displayed, together with the date and time at which the call was made. You can also view call times and costs. Missed Calls This option lets you view the last 10 unanswered calls.

  • Page 32: Call Cost (Menu 1-5)

    Call Records Call Cost N o t e: The options of this menu may vary, depending on your SIM card. This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. The following options are available. Last Call Cost: cost of the last call made. Total Cost: total cost of all calls made since the cost counter was last reset.

  • Page 33: Read Messages (Menu 2-2)

    M e s s a g e s Voice Server Number You can change the voice mail server number. To... Then press the... Enter the server Corresponding number number keys. PhoneBook soft key. Recall a number in the phonebook Correct a digit soft key.

  • Page 34: Write Messages (Menu 2-3)

    M e s s a g e s Write Messages Via this menu, you can write and edit text messages of up to 160 characters. 1. Key in a message. For further information on how to enter text, see page 42. 2.

  • Page 35: Broadcast (Menu 2-6)

    M e s s a g e s Default Type: allows you to set the default message type (Text, Voice, Fax, X.400, Email, and ERMES). The network can convert the messages into the selected format. Default Validity: allows you to set the length of time for which your text messages will be stored at the SMS centre while attempts are made to deliver them to you.

  • Page 36: Voice Functions

    Voice Functions You can use the voice functions to customise the following features: • Voice dialling • Voice commands • Voice memos • Answerphone Voice Dial The Voice Dialling feature allows you to make phone calls by saying a voice tag that has been assigned to a name and phone number.

  • Page 37: Voice Command (Menu 3-2)

    Voice Functions Delete One This option allows you to delete an individual voice tag. The corresponding phone number remains in the phonebook but the voice tag is deleted. If the name displayed is... Then press the... To be deleted OK soft key. Not to be deleted The next name is displayed.

  • Page 38: Answerphone (Menu 3-4)

    Voice Functions Record: this option allows you to record a memo. The screen displays the: • Memo location • Date and time when the memo was recorded • Recording time counter The maximum recording time is about 35 seconds. If you wish to record for longer, press the Continue soft key.

  • Page 39: Tones

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

  • Page 40: Ring Volume (Menu 4-3)

    T o n e s To... Then press the... Change the length key (the length of a note will be changed each time you press the key). Listen to your melody Listen soft key. Cancel your changes key. 3. When you are satisfied with your melody, press the Yes soft key.

  • Page 41: Keypad Tone (Menu 4-5)

    T o n e s Keypad Tone This option allows you to select the tone that the keypad generates when you press a key. The following options are available. OFF: the keys do not make any sound. Tone: each key, when pressed, makes a different sound.

  • Page 42: Settings

    Settings Many diff e rent features of your phone can be customised to suit your pre f e rences. All of these f e a t u res are accessed via the S e t t i n g s m e n u . Phone Greeting Message This option allows you to set a greeting message to...
  • Page 43 S e t t i n g s Any-key Answer Depending on the setting of the Any-key Answer option, you can answer an incoming call by pressing key and the Reject soft any key except the key. The following options are available. OFF: you can only press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the call.
  • Page 44 S e t t i n g s Caller ID You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. N o t e: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available.

  • Page 45: Network Services (Menu 5-2)

    S e t t i n g s Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you so wish. Call Diverting N o t e: Some call divert options may not be shown if they are not supported by your network o p e r a t o r.
  • Page 46 S e t t i n g s To deactivate specific call diverting settings, proceed as follows. 1. Select the call diverting option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of call to which this option applies. 3. Press the Remove soft key. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement is displayed.
  • Page 47 S e t t i n g s 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement is displayed. To deactivate specific call barring settings, proceed as follows.
  • Page 48 S e t t i n g s Network Selection The Network Selection feature enables you to: • Indicate whether the network used when roaming (outside your home area) is selected automatically or manually • Set up a preferred list to be used when selecting a network automatically N o t e: You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming...
  • Page 49 S e t t i n g s Line Identification This option allows you to view the following line identification settings. CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) / COLP (Connected Line Identification Presentation) If these network functions are active, the caller’s number is displayed during a call.

  • Page 50: Security (Menu 5-3)

    S e t t i n g s Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: • The people of your choice • The types of calls of your choice Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone.

  • Page 51: Lcd (Menu 5-4)

    S e t t i n g s SIM Lock When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code. Once you have entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.

  • Page 52: Quick Menu (Menu 5-5)

    S e t t i n g s Quick Menu The navigation keys can also be used as shortcut keys. When pressed in idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly. 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key: •...

  • Page 53: Organiser

    Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • Write your schedule or to do list • Calculate • Check the calendar • Set the current date and time • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example) •...

  • Page 54: Alarm (Menu 6-2)

    O r g a n i s e r Alarm This option allows you to set the alarm to ring at a specific time. You can set one or more alarms. The following alarms are available. Daily Alarm: the alarm rings every day at the same time.
  • Page 55 O r g a n i s e r 5. To calculate the result, press the Equal soft key or the key. To erase any mistakes or clear the display, pre s s t h e k e y. To enter a decimal point, press the calculates down to the second decimal place.

  • Page 56: Calendar (Menu 6-5)

    O r g a n i s e r You can choose the following options, by pressing the Options soft key. New: allows you to create a new task. Mark: allows you to mark a task as completed. Edit: allows you to edit an existing task. Sort: allows you to sort the tasks by priority (high, low) or by status (done, undo).

  • Page 57: Clock (Menu 6-7)

    O r g a n i s e r Clock Using this option, you can set the current date and time. Set Time The option allows you to change the time displayed, using the 24-hour system. N o t e: Before setting the time, you must specify your time zone, via the World Ti m e menu option (6 - 6) .

  • Page 58: Www Services

    WWW Services You can use your phone as a Web Browser. You can obtain up-to-date news, weather, sport, and other information as well as use e-mail and other Internet services. Please contact your service provider to open your Internet account. To use the Web Browser, you must indicate your phone number via the Own Number menu option (5-1-2).

  • Page 59: Navigating With The Wap Browser

    WWW Services Navigating with the WAP Browser You can surf the Internet using either the phone keys or the WAP Browser menu. Using the Phone Keys When surfing the Internet, the phone keys function differently from the phone mode. To... Then press the...

  • Page 60: Network Connection Information

    WWW Services Entering Text, Numbers, or Symbols When you are prompted to enter text, the current text entry mode appears above the right soft key: abc/Abc/ABC, NUM or SYM 1 ~ 4. To change modes, press the right soft key until the required mode is displayed.
  • Page 61 Additional Services 3. Setting the Ring Ty p e To distinguish between incoming calls on the two lines, you can select a different ring type for each line with the Ring Tone menu option (4-1). See page 76 for further details. 4.

  • Page 62: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. •...
  • Page 63 If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, take a note of: • The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service.

  • Page 64: Reference Information

    Reference Information Access Codes T h e re are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you pro t e c t the phone against unauthorised use. The access codes (except for the PUK and PUK2 codes) can be changed using Security menu options.

  • Page 65: Using The Batteries

    • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and re c h a rge your battery only with Samsung-appro v e d c h a rgers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overc h a rging may shorten its life.

  • Page 66: Safety Information

    Reference Information Safety Information Road Safety • Remember, road safety always comes first! • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving a vehicle. Always park the vehicle before having a conversation. • Make sure that the phone is stored safely and will not fall or be broken in the event of a collision or emergency stop.
  • Page 67 Reference Information • Switch off your cellular phone when in aircraft. The use of cellular phones in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft or disrupt the cellular network. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender, legal action or both.

  • Page 68: Glossary

    Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Active Flip Ability to used the voice dial or voice command features, simply by opening the phone.
  • Page 69 GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators. GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world. Line Identification Services Service allowing subscribers to view or block the telephone numbers of callers.

  • Page 70: Index

    G l o s s a r y Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when travelling for example). SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data).
  • Page 71 I n d e x Deleting missed calls • 27 Key tones phonebook numbers • 38 muting • 34 schedules • 104 selecting • 80 voice dial numbers • 72 sending • 34 Dialled Calls (1-3) • 61 volume • 24 Dialling •...

  • Page 72: Solving Problems

    I n d e x Safety Text batteries • 126 changing modes • 43 information • 128 entering • 42 precautions • 7 Time Scheduler (6-1) • 104 call (1-4) • 61 Screen Mode (5-4-1) • 101 format • 112 SDN •...

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