Nokia 300 User manual

Nokia 300 User Guide
Issue 1.2

Contents
Safety 4
Get started 5
Keys and parts 5
Insert the SIM card and battery 5
Insert a memory card 7
Charge the battery 8
Charge the battery over USB 9
Antenna locations 10
Attach a strap 10
Attach the stylus 11
Switch it on 11
Network services and costs 11
Access codes 11
Switch the phone on or off 12
Lock the keys and screen 13
Touch screen actions 13
Deactivate touch screen vibration
feedback 14
Interactive home screen elements 15
Change the volume of a call, song, or
video 15
Indicators 15
Messaging key 16
Copy contacts or pictures from your old
phone 16
Use your phone without a SIM card 17
Use your phone offline 17
Personalisation 17
About the home screen 17
Add a shortcut to the home screen 17
Add your important contacts to the
home screen 18
Personalise the Go to menu 18
Personalise your home screen 18
Change the look of your phone 19
Create your own profile 19
Personalise your tones 19
Telephone 20
Make a call 20
View your missed calls 20
Call the last dialled number 20
Divert calls to your voice mailbox or
another phone number 20
Save a number from a received call or
message 21
Prevent making or receiving calls 21
Contacts 22
Save a name and phone number 22
Use speed dial 22
Send your contact information 22
Create a contact group 23
Move or copy contacts to your SIM
card 23
Write text 23
Switch between text input modes 23
Write using traditional text input 24
Use predictive text input 24
Messaging 25
Send a message 25
Send a message to a group of people 26
Save an attachment 26
View a conversation 26
Listen to voice messages 27
Send an audio message 27
Mail and chat 27
About Mail 27
Send a mail 27
Read and reply to mail 28
About Chat 28
Chat with your friends 28
Connectivity 28
Connectivity security 28
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Bluetooth 29
USB data cable 31
Web 31
About the web browser 31
Browse the web 32
Clear browsing history 32
Pictures and videos 32
Take a picture 32
Record a video 32
Send a picture or video 33
Photos 33
Print a picture 34
Music and audio 34
Media player 34
FM radio 35
Use voice recorder 37
Time management 38
Change the time and date 38
Set an alarm 38
Add an appointment 38
Lunar calendar 38
Games and applications 39
About games and applications 39
Improve your gaming experience 39
Download a game or application 39
About Communities 40
Use the calculator 40
Convert currency and measurements 40
Phone management 41
Support 41
Update phone software using your
phone 42
Update phone software using your PC 43
Restore original settings 44
Organise files 44
Back up your pictures and other
content to a memory card 44
Protect your phone 44
Lock your phone 44
Password protect your memory card 45
Format a memory card 45
Prepare your phone for recycling 45
Nokia services 46
Availability and costs of Nokia
Services 46
Nokia Services 46
Access Nokia Services 46
About Nokia Store 46
About Nokia Suite 47
Install Nokia Suite on your computer 47
Protect the environment 47
Save energy 47
Recycle 47
Nokia original accessories 48
Practical rules about accessories 48
Battery 48
Product and safety information 49
Index 66
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Safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read
the complete user guide for further information.
SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS
Switch the device off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may
cause interference or danger, for example, in aircraft, in hospitals or near
medical equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting areas. Obey all instructions
in restricted areas.
ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST
Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while
driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road safety.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect
performance.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.
BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
Use only batteries, chargers, and other accessories approved by Nokia for use
with this device. Do not connect incompatible products.
KEEP YOUR DEVICE DRY
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING
Listen to a headset at a moderate level, and do not hold the device near your
ear when the loudspeaker is in use.
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Get started
Keys and parts
1Earpiece
2Touch screen
3Messaging key
4Call key
5Keypad
6Volume up key
7Volume down key
8Key lock button
9End/Power key
10 Charger connector
11 Camera lens
12 Nokia AV connector (3.5 mm)
13 Micro-USB connector
14 Wrist strap hole
15 Back cover release gap
16 Loudspeaker
If there is protective tape on the screen or camera lens, remove the tape.
Insert the SIM card and battery
Important: This device is designed to be used with a standard SIM card (see figure)
only. Use of incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or the device, and may corrupt
data stored on the card. Please consult your mobile operator for the use of a SIM card
that has a mini-UICC cutout.
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This phone is intended for use with a BL-4U battery. Always use original Nokia batteries.
The SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be
careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
1 Place your finger in the gap on the edge of the phone, and carefully lift and remove
the back cover. If the battery is inserted, lift the battery out.
2 Slide the SIM card holder to unlock it, and use your fingernail to lift it.
3 Make sure the contact area of the SIM card is facing down, and place the card in the
holder. Slide the card holder to lock it
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4 Line up the contacts of the battery and the battery compartment, and insert the
battery. To replace the back cover, direct the bottom locking catches toward their
slots (1), and press the cover, until it locks into place (2).
Insert a memory card
Use only compatible memory cards approved by Nokia for use with this device.
Incompatible cards may damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the
card.
Your phone supports memory cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB.
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1 Remove the back cover.
2 Make sure the contact area of the card is facing down. Push the card in, until it locks
into place.
3 Replace the back cover.
Remove the memory card
Important: Do not remove the memory card when an application is using it. Doing
so may damage the memory card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.
You can remove or replace the memory card without switching the phone off.
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Push the card in, until it is released, and pull the card out.
3 Replace the back cover.
Charge the battery
Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it
before you can switch on your phone for the first time.
If the phone indicates a low charge, do the following:
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1 Connect the charger to a wall outlet.
2 Connect the charger to the phone.
3 When the phone indicates a full charge, disconnect the charger from the phone,
then from the wall outlet.
You do not need to charge the battery for a specific length of time, and you can use the
phone while it is charging. During charging, the phone may feel warm.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging
indicator is displayed or before any calls can be made.
If the battery has not been used for a long time, to begin charging, you may need to
connect the charger, then disconnect and reconnect it.
Charging the phone while listening to the radio may affect the quality of reception.
Charge the battery over USB
Battery low, but you don't have a charger with you? You can use a compatible USB cable
to connect to a compatible device, such as a computer.
To avoid breaking the charger connector, be careful when connecting or disconnecting
the charger cable.
You can use USB charging when a wall outlet is not available. Data can be transferred
while charging the device. The efficiency of USB charging power varies significantly, and
it may take a long time for charging to start and the device to start functioning.
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Antenna locations
The antenna area is highlighted.
Avoid touching the antenna area while the antenna is in use. Contact with antennas
affects the communication quality and may reduce battery life due to higher power level
during operation.
Attach a strap
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