Samsung SGH P300 User manual

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http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-08601A
English. 02/2006. Rev. 1.0
*
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.

SGH-P300
User’s Guide

Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
the vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them
in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.

Important safety precautions
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Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and
always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden
to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone
is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press .
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories,
out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and
batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could
damage your phone and may be dangerous.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and
safety information" on page 83.
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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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” and “Step outside the phone.”
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.

Indicates that you can get more information on
the referenced page.
→
Indicates that you need to press the Navigation
keys to scroll to the specified option and then
select it.
[ ]
Indicates a key on the phone. For example,
[].
< >
Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed
on the phone screen. For example, <
Menu >
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record a
video.
Special features of your phone
•MP3player
Play MP3 music files using your
phone as an MP3 player.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and personal
data and connect to other devices
using free, wireless Bluetooth
technology.

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Special features of your phone
• Get personal with photo caller
ID
See who’s calling you when their
very own photo displays.
•Namecard
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others, use
this convenient electronic name
card.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get
current information and up-to-the-
minute a wide variety of media
content.
• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS messages with a
combination of text, image, video, and audio.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails with image, video,
and audio attachments.
•Java
Enjoy Java ™ -based embedded
games and download new games.
•Calendar
Keep track of your daily, weekly,
and monthly schedule.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Buttons, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone..................................... 7
Power on or off........................................................ 8
Keys and display ..................................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................................ 11
Customise your phone............................................. 12
Make/Answer calls .................................................. 14
Use the leather case................................................ 14
Step outside the phone 15
Begin with your camera, MP3 player, web, and other special
features
Use camera............................................................ 15
Play MP3s.............................................................. 16
Browse the web...................................................... 17
Use Phonebook ...................................................... 18
Send messages...................................................... 19
View messages....................................................... 21
Use Bluetooth ........................................................ 22
Enter text 23
AB, T9, Number, and Symbol mode
Call functions 25
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 29
All menu options listed
Solve problems 81
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 83
Index 90

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 Call records  p.29
1 Current contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
7 Call cost
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2 Phonebook  p.31
1 Contact list
2 Add new contact
3 Group
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Own number
7 Management
8 Service number
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3 Applications  p.35
1 Java world
2 MP3 player
3 Voice recorder
4 World time
5 Alarm
6 PIM sync
7 Calculator
8 Converter
9 Timer
0 Stopwatch
SIM AT
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4 Browser  p.43
1 Home
2 Bookmarks
3 http://
4 WAP profile
5 Clear cache
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5 Messages  p.45
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 Memory status
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6 File manager  p.57
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory status
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7 Calendar  p.60
8 Camera  p.64
9 Settings  p.69
1 Time & Date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Network services
6 Bluetooth
7 Security
8 Connection settings
9 Reset settings
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* Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
You can obtain various accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.
Phone Travel adapter
Leather case Battery User’s guide
The items supplied with your phone
and the accessories at your Samsung
dealer may vary, depending on your
country or service provider.
Your phone
Buttons, features, and locations
Special
function keys
Camera
key
Earpiece
Display
Correct key
Camera
lens
Flash
Alphanumeric
keys
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Web access/
Confirm key
Right soft key
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
MP3 key
Headset
jack
Left soft key
Volume keys
Microphone
Dial key

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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
SIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive
a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card
loaded with your subscription details, such as your
PIN, and available optional services.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery
cover.
If the phone is already on,
first turn it off by holding
[] .
Insert the SIM card.
Make sure that the gold-
coloured contacts on the
card face down into the
phone.
Install the battery. Replace the cover.
Lock the cover. Plug the travel adapter
into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

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Get started
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the low battery message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
Power on or off
Keypad lock
You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental key
presses from affecting phone operations.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]. To unlock the
keypad, press the left soft key and then [ ].
You can also set the length of time that elapses before
the keypad locks automatically.  p. 70
When the phone is completely charged (the battery
icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the
power outlet.
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Switch on
Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is prohibited.
1. Press and hold [ ] to turn on
the phone.
2. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press < OK >.
Switch off
Press and hold [ ].

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Get started
Keys and display
Keys
Perform the function indicated on the bottom
line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your favourite menus
directly.
 p. 70
In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.
In Idle mode, launch the web browser.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu
option or confirm input.
Delete characters from the display.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the recent numbers
dialled, missed, or received.
End a call.
Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.
In Menu mode, cancel input and return the
phone to Idle mode.
In Idle mode, press and hold to access the
MP3 player menu.
Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[1] to access
your voicemail server. Press and hold [
0 ] to
enter an international call prefix.
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate
or deactivate Quiet mode. Press and hold
[ ] to enter a pause between numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, adjust the keypad tone
volume.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the
camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or record a
video.

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Get started
Display
Layout
Icons
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Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot make or receive a call
GPRS network
Roaming network
New message
New e-mail
New voicemail
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current functions
assigned to the soft keys.
Menu Contacts
Icons
display various icons.
Call diverting feature active
Home Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Bluetooth feature active
Connected to hand-free kit or
headset
Synchronised with PC
Alarm set
Call ringer set to vibrate
Quiet mode (Vibration)
Quiet mode (Mute)
Mute mode, during a call
Battery power level
* Depending on your country or service provider, the
icons shown on the display may vary.

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Get started
Access menu functions
Use the soft
keys
The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you are
using. The bottom line of the
display indicates their current role.
Press the left soft
key to select the
highlighted option.
Press the right soft
key to return to the
previous menu level.
Select Back
Select an
option
1. Press the appropriate soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press < Select >, < OK >, or
[ ] to confirm the function
displayed or option highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of the
following methods.
•Press< Back > to move up
one level.
• Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Use shortcuts Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.

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Get started
Customise your phone
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Phone
settings → Language .
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Sound
settings → Incoming call →
Ringtone .
2. Select an sound category.
3. Select an sound.
4. Press < Save >.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen on the display.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Wallpaper →
Wallpaper image .
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press < Select >.
5. Press < Save >.
You can change the colour for the
display components, such as title
bars and highlight bars.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Skin .
2. Select a colour pattern.
Idle mode
wallpaper
Menu mode
skin colour

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Get started
You can set the Navigation keys as
shortcuts to access your favourite
menus.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Phone
settings → Short cut .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be assigned to
the key.
You can switch the phone to Quiet
mode to avoid disturbing other
people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
Menu
shortcuts
Quiet mode
You can protect the phone against
unauthorised use with a phone
password. The phone will require
the password on power-up.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings →
Security → Change
password .
2. Enter the default password,
00000000 , and press < OK >.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press < OK >.
4. Enter the new password again
and press < OK >.
5. Select Phone lock .
6. Select Enable .
7. Enter the password and press
< OK >.
Phone lock

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Get started
Make/Answer calls Use the leather case
The portable leather case, specially designed for your
phone, has an internal battery so that you don’t need
to carry an extra battery. When you charge the phone
with the leather case, you can charge both batteries at
once.
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
1. When the phone is ringing,
press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [ / ].
Make a call
Answer a call
Adjust the
volume during
a call
• The leather case’s battery may be bent or damaged
by careless handling of the case. Be especially careful
not to sit down with the leather case on a back
pocket.
• Always keep the leather case dry. Humidity may
deform it's original shape.
Slide the phone down into place.
The lock will fasten automatically.
Insert the
phone

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Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, MP3 player, web, and other
special features
Use camera
Push the lock on both slide and the
slide the phone up.
Remove the
phone
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
2. Adjust the image to be
captured.
3. Press [ ] to take a photo. The
photo is saved automatically.
4. Pres s < Preview > to take
another photo.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select File manager →
Images → Photos .
2. Select the photo you want.
Take a photo
View a photo

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Step outside the phone
Play MP3s
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
2. Press [ 1 ] to switch to Record
mode.
3. Press [ ] to start recording.
4. Press [ ] to stop recording.
The video is saved
automatically.
5. Press < Preview > to record
another video.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select File manager →
Videos → Video clips .
2. Select the video you want.
Record a video
Play a video
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web  p. 43
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung PC
Studio  Samsung PC Studio
User’s Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth  p. 76
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[].
2. Press < Options > and select
Add to playlist → Add all or
Add files .
3. For Add files , press [ ] to
select the files you want and
press < Select >.
4. Press < Back > to return to the
MP3 player screen.
Copy MP3 files
to the phone
Create a play
list

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Step outside the phone
Browse the web
Using a built-in web browser, you can get easy access
to the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date
services and information and to enjoy downloads of
web content.
1. From the MP3 player screen,
press [ ].
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• Up: pauses or resumes
playback.
• Left: moves back to the
previous file.
• Right: skips to the next file.
• / : adjusts the volume.
• Down: stops playback.
Play MP3 file
In Idle mode, press [ ].
• To scroll through browser items,
press [Up] or [Down].
• To select an item, press
< Options > and select Select .
• To return to the previous page,
press < Options > and select
Back .
• To access browser options,
press < Menu >.
Launch the
web browser
Navigate the
browser