Sony Ericsson R300a User manual

R300a
User guide

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Instruction symbols
The following instruction symbols appear in this User guide:
> Use a navigation or selection key to scroll and select.
Press the navigation key centre.
Press the navigation key to the left.
Press the navigation key to the right.
Press the navigation key up.
Press the navigation key down.
Note
Tip
Warning
Indicates that a service or function is network- or
subscription-dependent. All menus or functions may
not be available in your phone. Consult your network
operator for more information.

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Preparing the phone
To insert the SIM card and battery
1Remove the battery cover. Slide the SIM card into its holder
with the contacts facing down.
2Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors
facing each other. Replace the battery cover as shown in
the picture.
Do not force the battery cover into place. Place the
battery cover carefully onto the phone and close it.

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To charge the battery
1The phone battery is partly charged when you buy it.
Connect the charger to the phone. It takes approximately
2.5 hours to fully charge the battery. Press a key to
illuminate the screen.
2To remove the charger, tilt the plug upwards.
You can use the phone during charging. You can charge
the battery for more or less than 2.5 hours. Interrupted
charging will not damage the battery.

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To turn on the phone
1Press and hold down .
2Enter your PIN if requested. To correct mistakes, press .
3Select OK.
4Select a language.
5Enter the time and date and select
Save.
To turn off the phone
•Press and hold down .
Standby
After you have turned on the phone and entered your PIN, the
name of your operator appears on the screen. This is called
standby. You can now make and receive calls.

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SIM and PIN
SIM card
The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you
get from your network operator, contains information
about your subscription. Always turn off your phone
and detach the charger before you insert or remove
the SIM card.
PIN code
You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to
activate the services in your phone. Your PIN is supplied by
your network operator. Each PIN digit appears as *, unless it
starts with emergency number digits, for example, 112 or 911.
You can call an emergency number without entering a PIN.
You can save contacts on the SIM card before removing
it from your phone. Contacts may also be saved in the
phone memory. See Contacts on page 15.
If you enter the wrong PIN three times in a row, PIN
blocked. To unblock, enter your PUK code provided by
your network operator. appears. To unblock it, you need
to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key).

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Phone overview
Navigation
key with
shortcuts
C key
Connector for
charger, handsfree
and USB cable
Loud-
speaker
Radio
preset
keys
Camera
On/off key,
End key
Audio enhancer key
Volume keys
Shortcut key
Keylock
Call key
Selection key
Ear speaker
Silent key
Selection key
Screen

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Network coverage
The network bars show the strength of the GSM network in
your area. Try moving to another location if you have trouble
calling and network coverage is poor. No network means you
are not in range of a network.
Battery status
= Good network coverage
= Average network coverage
= The phone battery is fully charged
= The phone battery is empty
Battery
status
Network
coverage

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Menu overview
Organizer File manager, Alarms, Calendar, Tasks,
Notes, Timer, Stopwatch, Calculator
Internet
Entertainment TrackID™, My games, Sound recorder
Camera
Messaging Write new, Inbox, Call voicemail, Drafts,
Outbox, Sent messages, Saved msgs,
Templates, Settings
FM radio
Calls*
All Answered Dialled Missed
Contacts New contact
Settings*
General Sounds &
alerts
Display Calls Connectivity
Some menus and icons in this document may vary depending on
operator, network or subscription.
* You can use the navigation key to scroll between tabs in sub menus.

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Screen icons
These icons may appear on the screen.
Icon Description
Battery icon. A completely green icon means the
battery is fully charged
You have missed a call
Divert calls is activated
The phone is set to silent
The keypad is locked
You have received a new text message
You have received a new picture message
The handsfree is connected
An alarm is activated
Ongoing call
The loudspeaker is on
The radio is playing
The Bluetooth function is activated