Samsung SGH-P310 User manual

SGH-P310
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.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
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Important safety precautions
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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 batteries and
accessories such as headsets and PC data
cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories
could damage you or 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 120.
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening
to a headset can damage your hearing.

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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
• Image editor
Crop, resize, rotate, and
decorate your photos.
•Musicplayer
Play music files using your
phone as a music player.
• Photo printing
Print your photos to preserve
your best moments forever.

Special features of your phone
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•PhonetoTV
View photos and video clips
captured with the phone on
your TV screen.
• File viewer
Open documents in various
formats on the phone without
corruption.
• Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data and connect to
other devices using free,
wireless Bluetooth technology.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get
up-to-the-minute information
and a wide variety of media
content.
•Offlinemode
Switch your phone to offline to
use its non-wireless functions in
an airplane.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails with
image, video, and audio
attachments.
• Multimedia Message Service
(MMS)
Send and receive MMS
messages with a combination of
text, image, video, and audio.
•Java
Enjoy Java ™ -based embedded
games and download new
games.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Keys, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone .............................. 7
Power on or off ................................................. 9
Keys and display .............................................. 10
Access menu functions...................................... 14
Customise your phone ...................................... 15
Make/Answer calls............................................ 17
Use the leather case ......................................... 18
Step outside the phone 20
Begin with your camera, the music player, the web,
and other special features
Use the camera................................................ 20
Play music....................................................... 21
Browse the web ............................................... 22
Use Phonebook ................................................ 23
Send messages................................................ 24
View messages ................................................ 26
Send SOS messages......................................... 28
Use Bluetooth.................................................. 28
Use a memory card .......................................... 30
Watch the phone display on a TV ....................... 31
Enter text 33
AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 36
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 40
All menu options listed
Solve problems 118
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 120
Index 129

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 Call log
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1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
7 Call costs
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2 Phonebook
p. 43
1 Contact list
2 Create contact
3 Group
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Own number
7 Management
8 Service number
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3 Applications
p. 48
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
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3 Applications (continued)
3 Image editor
4 Java world
5 World clock
6 Alarm
7 Calculator
8 Converter
9 Timer
10 Stopwatch
11 Key management
12 Memo
13 SIM AT
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4 Browser
p. 60
1 Home
2 Enter URL
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Clear cache
7 Browser settings
8 Streaming
settings
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5 Messages
p. 63
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 SOS messages
7 Memory status
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6 My files
p. 83
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
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7 Memory status
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7 Calendar
p. 90
8 Camera
p. 94
9 Settings
p. 101
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Network services
7 Bluetooth
8 Security
9 Connection
settings
10 Reset settings
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1. Shows only if supported by
your SIM card.
2. Shows only if supported by
your service provider.
3. Shows only if a memory card
is inserted.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•TravelAdapter
•Battery
• User’s Guide
• Leather Case
You can obtain various
accessories from your local
Samsung dealer.
The items supplied with
your phone and the
accessories available at
your Samsung dealer may
vary, depending on your
country or service
provider.
Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Special function keys
Earpiece
Display
Microphone
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/Right)
Right soft key
Camera lens
Camera/
Keypad lock key
Headset/
Adapter jack
Cancel/Delete key
Power on/off/Menu exit key
Camera flash
Dial key
Alphanumeric
keys
Confirm key
Left soft key
Volume keys

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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
Unlock the battery
cover lock and
remove the battery
cover.
If the phone is
already on, first turn
it off by pressing and
holding [ ].
Insert the SIM card.
Make sure that the
gold-coloured
contacts on the card
are face down.
Install the battery.

Get started
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Reattach the
battery cover.
Lock the cover.
Plug the travel
adapter into the
phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall
outlet.
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the
adapter from the wall outlet.
Remove the adapter
from the phone.

Get started
9
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
Key Lock mode
You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental
key presses from affecting phone operations.
In Idle mode, press [ ]. To unlock the
keypad, press [ ] and then [ ].
Switch on
Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is
prohibited.
1. Press and hold [ ].
2. If necessary, enter the PIN
and press <
OK >.
Switch off Press and hold [ ].

Get started
10
Offline mode
You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in
which the phone functions requiring network
connection are deactivated. This mode is helpful
when you want to use your phone in a place
where you are not allowed to use mobile
devices, such as in an airplane and at a
hospital.
To switch to Offline mode, press <
Menu > and
select
Settings → Phone settings → Offline
mode
→ On .
In Offline mode, you can use non-wireless
functions, such as games, calendar, camera,
and music player.
Keys and display
Keys
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your
favourite menus directly.
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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,
or items in an application.

Get started
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Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers
recently dialled, missed, or
received.
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
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 Silent
mode. Press and hold [ ] to enter
a pause between numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, adjust the key tone
volume.
In Idle mode, press and hold to
turn on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
In Idle mode, lock or unlock the
keypad.

Get started
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Display
Layout
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.
Icons
1
Received signal strength
GPRS network
Connecting to GPRS
network
Transferring data in GPRS
network
EDGE network
Connecting to EDGE
network
Tran sferrin g da ta in ED GE
network
Call in progress
Out of your service area;
you cannot make or receive
calls
SOS message feature
active
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Get started
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Connected to Internet
Connected to secured web
page
Synchronised with PC
Call diverting feature
active
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Home Zone, if registered for
the appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered for
the appropriate service
Roaming network
SMS message
MMS message
E-mail
Voicemail
Configuration message
Bluetooth hands-free car kit
or headset connected
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Bluetooth active
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Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
Memory card inserted
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Alarm set
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Keypad locked
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Silent mode (Vibration)
Silent mode (Mute)
Call ringer set to vibrate
Mute mode, during a call
Battery power level
1. Depending on your country or service provider, the
icons shown on the display may vary.

Get started
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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 a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press < Select > 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.

Get started
15
Customise your phone
Use
shortcuts
Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want. For the menu numbers
10, 11, and 12, press [
0 ], [ ]
and [ ] respectively.
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 .
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press <
Save >.
You can set wallpaper for the
idle screen.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Wallpaper →
Main display .
2. Select an image or video
category.
3. Select an image or a video
clip.
4. Press <
Select >.
5. Press <
Save >.
Idle mode
wallpaper

Get started
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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.
You can set the Navigation keys
to function as shortcuts to
access your favourite menus.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone settings
→ Shortcuts .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
Menu mode
skin colour
Menu
shortcuts
You can set up a menu of your
own favourite menu items.
To set a My menu item:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone settings
→ My menu .
2. Select an item to be
changed.
3. Select the menu item you
want.
To access a My menu item:
1. In Idle mode, press [Up].
2. Scroll to an item.
3. Press [ ].
My Menu

Get started
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Make/Answer calls
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid disturbing
other people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle
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 >.
Silent mode
Phone lock
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 >.
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Make a call

Get started
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Use the leather case
A portable leather case comes with the phone
to let you carry it. It has an internal battery so
that you do not need to carry an extra battery.
You can charge the internal battery by inserting
the phone into the leather case and plugging
the charger into the phone as normal. This will
charge both batteries.
1. When the phone rings, press
[].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [ / ].
Answer a
call
Adjust the
volume
during a call
Slide the phone into place. The
lock will fasten automatically.
The internal battery in the
leather case is displayed on the
left side of the main battery
icon.
Insert the
phone