Nokia 300 User manual

Nokia 300 User Guide
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Contents
Safety 5
About this user guide 7
Get started 7
Keys and parts 7
Insert the SIM card and
battery 8
Insert a memory card 12
Charge the battery 14
Charge the battery over
USB 15
Antenna locations 17
Attach a strap 18
Switch it on 18
Network services and
costs 18
Access codes 19
Switch the phone on or
off 20
Lock the keys and
screen 21
Touch screen actions 22
Deactivate touch screen
vibration feedback 24
Interactive home screen
elements 24
Change the volume of a
call, song, or video 25
Indicators 26
Messaging key 27
Copy contacts or
pictures from your old
device 27
Use your phone offline 28
Personalisation 29
About the home screen 29
Add a shortcut to the
home screen 29
Add your important
contacts to the home
screen 30
Personalise the Go to
menu 31
Personalise the home
screen 31
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Change the look of your
phone 32
Create your own profile 33
Personalise your tones 33
Telephone 34
Make a call 34
View your missed calls 34
Call the last dialled
number 35
Contacts 35
Save a name and phone
number 35
Write text 36
Switch between text
input modes 36
Write using traditional
text input 37
Use predictive text
input 37
Messaging 38
Send a message 38
View a conversation 40
Listen to voice
messages 40
Mail and chat 41
About Mail 41
Send a mail 41
Read and reply to mail 42
About Chat 42
Chat with your friends 42
Connectivity 43
Bluetooth 43
USB data cable 48
Web 49
About the web browser 49
Browse the web 49
Clear browsing history 50
About Communities 50
Pictures and videos 51
Take a picture 51
Record a video 52
Send a picture or video 53
Photos 53
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Print a picture 54
Time management 55
Change the time and
date 55
Set an alarm 55
Add an appointment 56
Phone management 56
Support 56
Update phone software
using your phone 57
Update phone software
using your PC 59
Restore original
settings 60
Back up your pictures
and other content to a
memory card 60
Nokia services 61
Availability and costs of
Nokia Services 61
Nokia Services 61
Protect the
environment 62
Save energy 62
Recycle 62
Product and safety
information 63
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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.
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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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About this user guide
This printed user guide describes only the essential
features of this phone.
For more information, see the complete user guide at
www.nokia.com/support.
Get started
Keys and parts
1Earpiece
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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: Do not use a mini-UICC SIM card, also
known as a micro-SIM card, a micro-SIM card with an
adapter, or a SIM card that has a mini-UICC cutout (see
figure) in this device. A micro SIM card is smaller than the
standard SIM card. This device does not support the use of
micro-SIM cards and use of incompatible SIM cards may
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damage the card or the device, and may corrupt data
stored on the card.
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 right edge of the
phone, and carefully lift and remove the back cover. If
the battery is inserted, lift the battery out.
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2 Slide the SIM card holder to unlock it (1), and use your
fingernail to lift it. Make sure the contact area would
face down when the SIM card holder is lowered (2),
insert the SIM card into the holder, and lower the
holder (3). Slide the card holder to lock it (4).
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3 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).
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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.
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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:
1 Connect the charger to a wall outlet.
2 Connect the charger to the phone.
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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.
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Charging over USB can take longer to start, and may not
work if you connect through a non-powered USB hub. Your
phone charges more quickly when connected to a wall
outlet.
If connected to a computer, you can synchronise your
phone while charging.
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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.
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Attach a strap
Switch it on
Network services and costs
Your device is approved for use on the GSM
850/900/1800/1900 MHz networks and WCDMA
850/900/1900/2100 MHz networks. To use the device, you
need a subscription with a service provider.
Using network services and downloading content to your
device requires a network connection and may result in
data traffic costs. Some product features require support
from the network, and you may need to subscribe to them.
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Access codes
PIN or PIN2
code
(4-8 digits)
These protect your SIM card against
unauthorised use or are required to access
some features.
You can set your device to ask for the PIN
code when you switch it on.
If not supplied with your SIM card or you
forget the codes, contact your service
provider.
If you enter the code incorrectly three
times in a row, you need to unblock the
code with the PUK or PUK2 code.
PUK or PUK2
code
(8 digits)
These are required to unblock a PIN or
PIN2 code.
If not supplied with your SIM card, contact
your service provider.
IMEI number
(15 digits)
This is used to identify valid devices in the
network. The number can also be used to
block, for example, stolen devices.
To view your IMEI number, dial *#06#.
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Lock code
(security
code)
(min. 5
digits)
This helps you protect your device against
unauthorised use.
You can set your device to ask for the lock
code that you define. The default lock code
is 12345.
Keep the code secret and in a safe place,
separate from your device.
If you forget the code and your device is
locked, your device will require service.
Additional charges may apply, and all the
personal data in your device may be
deleted.
For more information, contact a Nokia
Care Point or your device dealer.
Switch the phone on or off
Press and hold the power key .
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