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Samsung SPH-m300 User Manual

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SPH-m300
P O R T A B L E
T r i - M o d e
T E L E P H O N E
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
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  • Page 1 SPH-m300 P O R T A B L E T r i - M o d e T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Company AKA 3M CORPORATION DELAWARE. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started................1 Closed View of Phone ........1 Front View of Your Phone .
  • Page 6 Tools..................57 Bluetooth ..........57 Today and Scheduler.
  • Page 7 Downloads................. 96 Games ..........96 Ringers .
  • Page 8 Owner’s Record......... 117 User Guide Proprietary Notice.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Closed View of Phone Camera Lens External Display Screen Getting Started 1...

  • Page 10: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 3. Navigation Key 11. Headset Jack 4. Left Softkey 12. Right Softkey 7. Volume Key 13. Camera Key 5. Menu/OK Key 14. END Key 6. TALK Key 15. BACK Key 7.
  • Page 11 Key Functions 1. Speaker: Allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. 2. Display Screen: Displays all the information needed to operate your phone. 3. Navigation Key: Allows you to scroll through the phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode.
  • Page 12 10. Shift/Asterisk Key: Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the character input type (ABC, Abc, abc). 11. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe, convenient hands-free conversations. 12.

  • Page 13: Viewing The Display Screen

    Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s interior and exterior display screens provide a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screens: Indicates that your phone is receiving 3G service. Indicates that your phone is receiving digital service.
  • Page 14 Indicates that there is an unread urgent URL message in your inbox. Indicates that the urgent URL message has been read. Indicates that the message was sent. Indicates that the message failed to send. Indicates that you have a pending message. Indicates that the message is a draft.
  • Page 15 Displays your current battery strength at full. Displays your current battery strength at empty. Indicates that the self-timer function is enabled. With the self timer enabled, a set amount of time is required prior to taking a picture. Indicates that the Brightness meter is enabled. Indicates that the white balance has been set to Automatic.

  • Page 16: Features Of Your Phone

    Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung SPH-m300 phone. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and offers many significant features and service options: • Dual-band/Tri-Mode capability provides access to other Digital Networks where roaming agreements are established. See "Roaming" on page 24.

  • Page 17: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger

    Tip: The Power Save feature helps to conserve battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal. To turn your phone off: • Press and hold for two seconds until you see the powering down animation on the display screen. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
  • Page 18 2. To remove the cover plate, push on the thumb tab (1) and slide the cover plate away from the handset (2). • To remove the battery, pull the top of the battery away from the phone (1) and disconnect it (2). Getting Started 10...
  • Page 19 • To insert the battery, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone at an angle (3), making sure the metal contacts on the battery connect with the matching connectors in the phone. Press down until the battery snaps into place (4).
  • Page 20 A “Low Battery Recharge Soon” message appears on the phone’s display screen. Always use a Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel adapter, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. Warning! FOR CONNECTION TO AN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY NOT LOCATED IN NORTH AMERICA, YOU MUST USE AN ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET.

  • Page 21: Phone Basics

    Phone Basics Note: Your phone can display the various features and options in one of three different menu styles, Grid style 1, Grid style 2 and List style. By default, your phone is set to Grid style 1. This user guide corresponds to the Grid style 1 and Grid style 2 menu styles.
  • Page 22 3. Press to call. 4. Press or close the phone when you are finished. Tip: To redial your last recent call, press twice. You can also place calls from your phone using Voice Dial (page 36), Speed Dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 18), or using your Call History listings (page 72).
  • Page 23 Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, a Missed Call message is displayed on your screen. • To dial a missed call press Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial and press ), even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted.
  • Page 24 • (8) Voice Memo allows you to record the current conversation. (For more information, see "Reviewing and Erasing Memos" on page 43.) • (9) Tools accesses the Tools menu options. • (10) Phone Info displays the phone number, icon glossary, the hardware/ software version, Preferred Roaming List (PRL), the system and the technology being used.
  • Page 25 Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: • Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press •...
  • Page 26 5. Press for Abbrev. Dial. 6. Press the navigation key up or down to select On and press 7. Input the five or six digit prefix and press to Save. Making an Abbreviated Dial Call To make a call: 1. Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone number. 2.

  • Page 27: Entering Text

    2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two seconds. (The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Speed Dial # ...”.) Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when sending text messages).
  • Page 28 Entering Characters Using Alpha mode To enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Alpha mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 19). Press the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. When the icon is shown, the first letter of the first word is capitalized and the following letters are lowercase.

  • Page 29: Using Voicemail

    Entering Numbers and Symbols To enter numbers: • Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 19.) To enter symbols: • Select the Symbol mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 19.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.

  • Page 30: Responding To Call Waiting

    Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: •...

  • Page 31: Tty Use With Handset

    TTY Use With Handset A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.

  • Page 32: Roaming

    Roaming Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone. Roaming Indicator Analog Indicator Network Other Digital Networks Note: You will pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.

  • Page 33: Setting Your Phone's System

    Note: If you are on a call when you leave the network and enter an area where roaming is available, your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think service is available, turn your phone Off and On again to reconnect to the network.

  • Page 34: Menus

    Menus Menu Styles Your phone can display the various features and options in one of three different menu styles: Note: Key commands for the first menu level in the List style differ from those in this guide. For more information on changing the menu style between Grid style 1, Grid style 2, and List style, see "Changing the Phone’s Menu Style"...
  • Page 35 List Style List style displays all of the menu choices in a vertical list. In other menu levels, choices are also arranged in a vertical list. • To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down. If you are in a first-level menu, such as Settings, you can also navigate to the next menu by pressing the navigation key left or right.

  • Page 36: Viewing The Menus

    Viewing the Menus 2: Call Back # 1: None Menu Diagram 2: Phone Number The following list outlines your phone’s (xxx-xxx-xxxx) menu structure in Grid style 1 or Grid 3: Other style 2: 3: Preset Messages 1: Voice Kit 1: Can’t talk right now. 1: Voice Service Send me a message.
  • Page 37 2: Alert Type 8: Alarm Clock 1: Voicemail 1: Alarm #1 2: Text Message 2: Alarm #2 3: Picture Mail 3: Alarm #3 4: Web Alert 9: Calculator 3: Reminder 4: Pictures • Off 1: Camera • Once 2: My Pictures •...
  • Page 38 5: Greeting 7: Settings • Default 1: Display • Custom 1: Screen Saver 6: Backlight 1: Main LCD 1: Main Display 1: Preset Image • Always On 2: Downloads • 30 seconds 3: My Pictures • 15 seconds • In Camera •...
  • Page 39 4: Display Candidate 5: Voicemail • Display On • Use Ringer Volume • Display Off • Separate Volume 5: Prediction Start • Always Vibrate • 3rd letters 6: Alarms • 4th letters • Use Ringer Volume • 5th letters • Separate Volume 6: Dual Language •...
  • Page 40 4: Key Tone 3: Contacts 1: Tone Type 1: Automatic • DTMF 2: Always On • Xylophone 3: Always Off • Simple 4: Sound 2: Tone Level 1: Prompts 3: Tone Length 1: On • Short 2: Off • Long 2: Digits 5: TTS 1: On...
  • Page 41 4: Special # 6: Launch Pad 1: 911 1: Up Key 2: *911 • Contacts 3: #911 • Messaging 5: Erase • Text Inbox 1: Erase Contacts • Send Message • Yes • Downloads • No • Web 2: Erase Downloads •...
  • Page 42 5: Auto Answer • Applications • Yes • Get New Applications • No 9: Contacts 2: Language 1: Find • English 2: Add New Entry • French 3: Speed Dial #s 3: Set System 4: Group Setting • Automatic 1: Unassigned •...
  • Page 43 2: Fun Tools • Fun Frames • Color Tones 3: Controls • Brightness • White Balance • Auto • Sunny • Cloudy • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Manual 4: Settings • Resolution • High:640*480 • Med:320*240 • Low:224*168 • Quality •...

  • Page 44: Voice Kit

    Voice Kit Voice Service Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the pre-designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function. To activate voice recognition: 1.
  • Page 45 Tips for using Voice Dial: • Voice Dial works best in quieter environments. • When saying a number, speak at a normal speed and say each digit clearly. There is no need to pause between digits. • The phone recognizes the digits one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, zero, and oh.
  • Page 46 • If you said a name listed in your Contacts that has more than one number associated with it, the phone displays the different locations (Home, Work, Mobile, Pager, and Others) and asks you which one to dial. Say one of the location names and the phone will dial the number for the location you specified.
  • Page 47 Customizing Voice Dial Adapting Voice Dial Voice Dialing is speaker independent, which means that no initial training or adaptation is required. Some users with heavy accents or unusual voice characteristics may encounter difficulty in achieving high accuracy with speaker independent Voice Dialing. The Adapt Digits feature allows users to dramatically improve the digit accuracy through adaptation.
  • Page 48 6. Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice. (The phone plays back your recording and asks you if the recording sounds "OK.") • If the recording sounds OK (no mistakes and no background noises), say Yes.
  • Page 49 5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Reject More or Reject Less and press • If you select Reject More, your phone will require a more exact sound match and if you select Reject Less, your phone will require a less exact sound match.

  • Page 50: Voice Memo

    4. Press for Name Settings. 5. Press for Speed or for Volume. 6. Press the navigation key up or down to select the appropriate setting and press Changing Voice Launch By default, the Voice Dial feature is activated by pressing and holding .
  • Page 51 To record a conversation during a phone call: 1. During a call, press the right softkey for Options. 2. Press for Voice Memo. (As it is recording, the phone displays a countdown timer that shows how many seconds are left for recording.) •...
  • Page 52 To erase all voice memos: 1. Press for Menu, followed by for Voice Kit. 2. Press for Voice Memo. 3. Press for Review. (The phone displays a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.) 4. Press the right softkey for Options followed by for Erase All.

  • Page 53: Messaging

    Messaging Now you can exchange text and multimedia messages right from your phone and stay connected without saying a word. Within the Messaging menu you can also view the number of voicemail messages you have waiting for you. For more information on using your phone’s voicemail feature, see ‘Voicemail”...
  • Page 54 • To enter a phone number or email address, highlight either the Mobile or Email box and use the keypad to enter the number. When you are finished, press . To send your text message to multiple numbers or addresses, repeat this step. You can send a text message to a maximum of 10 numbers.
  • Page 55 • Edit allows you to re-enter the message recipients and the message. • Priority allows you to set the priority level between Normal and Urgent. • Call Back # allows you to select None to omit the call back #, to select your phone #, or to select Other to enter a different call back •...

  • Page 56: Picture Mail

    Picture Mail Your phone gives you the ability to take pictures, view them using the phone's display, and instantly send them to your friends and family. In addition to sending your pictures to friends and family, you can also send them to a Picture Messages Web site for storage.

  • Page 57: Web Alert

    left softkey for Record to record your message. When finished, press the left softkey for Done. 10. Press the left softkey for Send. Web Alert Your phone is capable of receiving web alerts from online providers. Consult with your Service Provider for more details. To access your web alerts: 1.
  • Page 58 New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail. To call your voicemail: • Press and hold Important: When you are roaming off your home network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.

  • Page 59: Settings

    Viewing the Message Details You can check to see how many voicemail messages you have, and the time of the last voicemail message. To view voicemail message details: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Messaging. 3. Press for Voicemail. 4.
  • Page 60 • Auto Erase: If Yes is selected, old messages are automatically deleted from the mail boxes when they become full. This allows the new messages to be added to a full mail box without having to manually delete old messages to free up space first. •...
  • Page 61 To select the priority level: 1. In the Settings menu, press for Sending Options. 2. Press for Priority. 3. Select Normal or Urgent using the navigation key and press select. Call Back Number This option allows you to enter a call back number that is automatically attached to your outgoing messages.
  • Page 62 Edit Signature The Edit Signature menu allows you to create a signature of up to 15 characters that is automatically appended to all your text messages. To edit your signature, or to turn signatures on or off: 1. In the Settings menu, press for Edit Signature.
  • Page 63 Alert Type This option allows you to select the ringer type for voicemail, text messaging, picture mail, and web alerts. Any ringer saved in the phone can be used as the default ringer. Ringers that are downloaded can also be assigned. To set the ringer type: 1.
  • Page 64 Save in Outbox This option allows you to save a copy of the outgoing text message in the outbox. To turn this option On or Off: 1. In the Settings menu, press for Save In Outbox. 2. Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes or No and press to select.

  • Page 65: Tools

    Tools Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets, hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, PCs, printers, and wireless phones. For more information, see "Bluetooth" on page 108. Today and Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events.
  • Page 66 To add an event for a specific calendar date: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for Scheduler. 4. Using the navigation key scroll to the desired date. 5. Press to view the highlighted date. • If you have no events currently scheduled for this date, the New Event menu is automatically displayed.

  • Page 67: Task List

    Viewing Events To view your schedules events: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for Today and for Scheduler. • If you selected , the day’s events are displayed. • If you selected , use the navigation key to scroll to the desired date and press to view that day’s events.

  • Page 68: Countdown

    • If you have no tasks currently scheduled for today, the New Task menu is automatically displayed. • If you have one or more tasks scheduled for today, they are displayed. Press the right softkey for Options, followed by for Add New. 4.

  • Page 69: Memo Pad

    • If there are no existing countdowns, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed. • If you have one or more set countdowns, they are displayed. Press the right softkey for Options, followed by for Add New. 4. Enter a name using the keypad and press 5.

  • Page 70: World Time

    2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for Memo Pad. 4. Use the navigation key to scroll to the desired memo and press view the memo details. To delete saved memos: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for Memo Pad.

  • Page 71: Using The Alarm Clock

    Using the Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm times. To use the alarm clock: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for Alarm Clock. 4. Press , or to select an Alarm. 5.
  • Page 72 5. Use the navigation key to select a mathematical function: • Left to Subtract • Right to Add • Up to Multiply • Down to Divide 6. Enter the next number using the keypad. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

  • Page 73: Pictures

    Pictures Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. You can activate camera mode and take pictures whether the phone is open or closed. To take a picture with the phone open: 1.

  • Page 74: Camera Options

    Camera Options There are several settings associated with the full-color digital camera. These settings allow you to customize how the camera operates when taking pictures. To set a camera option: 1. Start the camera. For more information, see "Taking Pictures" on page 2.
  • Page 75 • Fluorescent: Adjusts the white balance to match the inside lighting conditions displayed using common fluorescent lighting. • Manual: Allows you to adjust the white balance settings manually. Night Shot: Adjusts the camera to take images in dark lighting conditions. •...

  • Page 76: Picture Messaging

    Setting the Self-timer To activate the Self-timer and get yourself in on the picture: 1. With the phone open and in Camera mode, press the right softkey for Options. 2. Press for Self Timer. 3. Using the navigation key, highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use (5 sec or 10 sec) and press 4.
  • Page 77 Note: When pictures are assigned as your screen saver, they are modified to fit the screen. When you access either location, the following options are available when you press the right softkey • Upload: Allows you to upload the image to an online album on the web. (Only available in In Camera.) •...

  • Page 78: Online Albums

    To view Saved to Phone images: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Pictures. 3. Press for My Pictures. 4. Using the navigation key, select Saved to Phone and press Online Albums Online Albums are remote storage spaces that can be accessed using your phone. The locations can be used to save pictures from your phone.

  • Page 79: Settings And Info

    To view Online Albums 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Pictures. 3. Press for Online Albums. 4. Select View Albums and press 5. Use the navigation key to select the desired album and press Accessing Online Picture Message Options From Your Phone 1.

  • Page 80: Call History

    Call History Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you missed, made, or accepted. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.

  • Page 81: Making A Call From Call History

    • Erase/Erase All to erase either this number or all numbers from your Call History. Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Call History. 3. Select Outgoing Calls , Incoming Calls , or All Recent Missed Calls...

  • Page 82: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History

    Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History: 1.

  • Page 83: Settings

    Settings Display Changing the Screen Saver Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display screen when in standby mode. To change the display images: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Display. 4.
  • Page 84 Changing the Incoming Call display Your phone allows you to change the image shown on your display screen when receiving a call. To select the Incoming Call style: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Display. 4.
  • Page 85 • Hyphenate displays each block of digits separated by hyphens in a different color. 7. A sample of the new Dialing Font color appears onscreen. • If you selected Monochrome, press the navigation key left or right to select your desired color and press the left softkey for Done.
  • Page 86 Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any key press is made. To change the backlight setting: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Display.
  • Page 87 5. Press for Sub Contrast. 6. Using the navigation key, increase or decrease the contrast level setting and press Text Entry The Text Entry menu allows you to customize how T9 text entry mode functions on your handset. For more information, see "Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input"...

  • Page 88: Sound

    Sound Ringer Type Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, Scheduler entries, and types of messages. • Single Tones are non-polyphonic traditional style ring tones. • Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types.
  • Page 89 Volume You can set different volumes for the ringer, speakerphone, text messages, picture mail, voicemail, alarms, and applications. To adjust the ringer or key tone volume: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Volume.
  • Page 90 • Fade: An alert tone is sounded when your phone partially loses signal due to network conditions. • Roam Ringer: An alert tone is sounded when you are connected to a network other than your home network. • Power On/Off: An alert tone is sounded when your phone is powered On or Off.
  • Page 91 To select a key tone: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Key Tone. 5. Press for Tone Type. 6. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired tone type. 7.

  • Page 92: Voice Service

    Text to Speech (TTS) is a feature where the phone “speaks” the currently- highlighted menu option to help the visually impaired navigate through the menus. To activate or deactivate TTS Mode: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds.

  • Page 93: Launch Pad

    To set your phone to Airplane Mode: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Airplane Mode. (A brief explanation of Airplane Mode will display.) 4. Press to continue. 5. Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off and press to save and exit.

  • Page 94: Others

    Others Call Setup Call Setup options allow you to set up the following options: • Abbrev. Dialing allows you to program a five or six digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. Once enabled, the phone will prepend the prefix to the 5 or 6 digit number that you have dialed. •...
  • Page 95 Contact Match With the Contact match feature, your phone displays the Contact’s name and phone number if the incoming call or outgoing call is in your Contacts list. To set up contact match: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3.
  • Page 96 5. Press for Restriction. 6. Enter your lock code. 7. Press for Outgoing Call. 8. Select Allow all, Contacts only, or Special# only and press Call Answer To set the actions required to answer an incoming call: 1. Press for Menu. 2.
  • Page 97 3. Press for Others. 4. Press for Language. 5. Press the navigation key up or down to select English or French. 6. Press to save and exit. Set System For more information, see "Roaming" on page 24. Location Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use with location-based services that may be available in the future.
  • Page 98 To activate Key Guard: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Others. 4. Press for Key Guard. 5. Select On or Off and press to save and exit. Audio Routing Audio Routing directs audio to either the headset exclusively or to both the headset and the phone’s speaker.
  • Page 99 To display information about your phone: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Phone Info. 4. Press for Phone Number, for Icon Glossary, Version, or for Advanced. 5. When you are finished, press the left softkey for Done.

  • Page 100: Web

    The Wireless Web Your phone comes equipped with Wireless Web access. You can view specially designed versions of popular sites including sports, weather, news, stock quotes etc..as well as accessing downloadable ringtones, screensavers, and games. When you launch the web, the phone will connect to the Internet and the service indicator icon will display.
  • Page 101 Web Guard When you first connect to the Internet, the Web Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Web Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto-Connect when the Web Guard is displayed.
  • Page 102 Softkeys When browsing the Web, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they correspond to the softkey buttons directly below the phone’s display screen. Depending on which Web sites you visit, the labels on the softkeys may change to indicate their function.
  • Page 103 Using the Menu to Navigate By pressing the Menu softkey, you can navigate between web pages. Press the Menu softkey and select one of the following options: 1. Home to return to the Web Home Page. 2. Forward one web page (if you have not returned back from a previous web page, this option is greyed out).

  • Page 104: Downloads

    Downloads With your new web enabled phone, you have access to a variety of services such as downloadable Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers. While each type of download involves a different file type, the basic method for accessing and downloading files is the same. Games You can play a variety of entertaining and graphically-rich games on your phone.

  • Page 105: Ringers

    Ringers Downloading Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Downloads. 3. Highlight Ringers and press 4. Highlight Get New Ringers and press . The web will launch and take you to the Ringers download menu. 5.

  • Page 106: Screen Savers

    Screen Savers Downloading Screen Savers To download an available Screen Saver to your phone: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Downloads. 3. Highlight Screen Savers and press 4. Highlight Get New Screen Savers and press . The web will launch and take you to the Screen Savers download menu.

  • Page 107: Applications

    Note: You may assign a Screen Saver to more than one task. Applications Downloading Applications To download an application to your phone: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Downloads. 3. Highlight Applications and press 4. Highlight Get New Applications and press .

  • Page 108: Contacts

    Contacts Your phone can store up to 300 numbers. Each contact can store up to a total of five phone numbers. For instance, you could store both the home and mobile numbers for someone. Each Contact name can contain up to 20 characters. Finding Contacts There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, speed dial number, group, and voice dial recognition.

  • Page 109: Editing A Contact

    Editing a Contact You can always edit a Contact to change a phone number, add an additional phone number, add it to a group, or provide a custom ringer or image. To edit a Contact 1. From standby mode, press the right softkey for Contacts.

  • Page 110: Group Settings

    4. Using the navigation key, highlight the number that you wish to assign and press the left softkey for Assign. 5. Highlight the Contact that you wish to assign to the speed dial # and press To call a Contact using speed dial, see "Using One-Touch or Two-Touch Speed Dialing"...

  • Page 111: Services

    Services This Services menu holds a directory of useful customer service and directory assistance numbers. To call customer service or directory assistance: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Press for Contacts. 3. Press for Services. 4. Press for Customer Service or for Dir Assist.

  • Page 112: Phone Security

    Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Insurance Number or Phone Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature...

  • Page 113: Using Special Numbers

    3. Re-enter your new lock code and press Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. To place an outgoing call in lock mode: • To call an emergency number or special number, enter the phone number and press •...

  • Page 114: Erasing Phone Data

    Erasing Phone Data You can erase different categories of saved data from your phone. Once deleted, they cannot be recovered. To erase saved data from your phone: 1. From the Security menu, press for Erase. 2. Press • for Erase Contacts. This erases all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts list.

  • Page 115: Resetting Your Phone

    Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Contacts, Call History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: 1. From the Security menu, press for Reset Phone. 2.

  • Page 116: Bluetooth

    10 meters (30 feet). Note: There are many Bluetooth devices in the market whose compatibility with the SPH-m300 cannot be guaranteed. Enable By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your device “discoverable”...

  • Page 117: Device Name

    • Always Visible to allow other Bluetooth devices to detect and identify your phone. • Visible for 3 min to allow other devices three minutes before changing your status to hidden. • Hidden to prevent other Bluetooth devices from detecting and identifying your phone.
  • Page 118 shared between devices, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process. To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device: 1. Press , followed by for Tools. 2. Press for Bluetooth. 3. Press for Trusted Devices. 4. If no devices are currently listed, press the left softkey for Add New.

  • Page 119: Safety

    Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.

  • Page 120: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines for operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. • Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended, and over your shoulder. • Try not to hold, bend, or twist the phone’s antenna. •...
  • Page 121 • Use your phone to help others in emergencies. • Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number when necessary. Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 122: Caring For The Battery

    The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 123 • Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. • The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. • It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.
  • Page 124 SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the SPH-m300 are: AMPS mode (Part 22): Head: 0.788 W/Kg;...

  • Page 125: Owner's Record

    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. Model: SPH-m300 Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of...

  • Page 126: Manufacturer's Warranty

    80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if: (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering;...
  • Page 127 JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE...
  • Page 128 Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon.

  • Page 129: Index

    Index Abbreviated Dialing 17 Entering Text Activating Voice Recognition 36 Alpha Mode Selecting a Character Input Mode Air Time 74 Airplane Mode 84 Symbols and Numbers Alerts 81 T9 Text Input Auto Answer 88 Erase Downloads 106 Backlight 78 Font Backlight Brightness 78 Changing the color Backlight Contrast 78...
  • Page 130 Online Albums 70, 71 Voice Dial Adapting Voice Dial Changing Voice Dial Prompts Changing Voice Dial Sensitivity PCS Services Call Waiting Changing Voice Launch Phone Book Customizing Adding Entries Voice Memo 42 Calling a Number From Voice Recognition Editing Entries Digit Dial Erasing Voicemail...

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