Nokia 303 User Manual
Nokia 303 User Guide
Issue 1.0
2Contents
Contents
Safety 4
Get started 5
Keys and parts 5
Write with the keyboard 5
Insert a SIM card and battery 6
Insert a memory card 8
Charge the battery 9
Attach a strap 10
Switch the phone on or off 10
Antenna locations 11
Basic use 11
Access codes 11
Lock the keys and screen 12
Touch screen actions 12
Indicators 13
Copy contacts or pictures from your old
phone 14
Change the volume of a call, song, or
video 15
Calls 15
Make a call 15
Call the last dialled number 15
View your missed calls 15
About internet calls 16
Make an internet call 16
Contacts 17
Save a name and phone number 17
Use speed dial 17
Write text 17
Write using the keyboard 17
Predictive text input 18
Messaging 19
Send a message 19
View a conversation 20
Messaging key 20
Listen to voice messages 20
Send an audio message 20
Personalise your phone 20
About the home screen 20
Personalise the home screen 21
Personalise your phone tones 21
Time management 22
Change the time and date 22
Set an alarm 23
Add an appointment 23
Connectivity 23
Bluetooth 23
USB data cable 24
Connect to a WLAN 25
Music and audio 27
FM radio 27
Media player 29
Media key 29
Pictures and videos 29
Take a picture 29
Record a video 29
Send a picture or video 30
Web 30
About the web browser 30
Browse the web 31
Fit a web page to your phone display 31
Add a bookmark 32
Clear your browsing history 32
Keep in touch with your online
friends 32
About Communities 32
Mail and chat 33
About Mail 33
Send a mail 33
Read and reply to mail 33
About Chat 33
Chat with your friends 34
Nokia Maps 34
About Maps 34
Download maps 34
View your current location on the
map 35
Find a place 35
Share your location or a place 36
Create a walking route 36
Nokia Services 36
Availability and costs of Nokia
Services 36
Access Nokia Services 37
Find help 37
Support 37
Subscribe to the Tips and Offers
service 37
Keep your phone up to date 37
Protect the environment 39
Save energy 39
Recycle 40
Contents 3
Nokia original accessories 40
Practical rules about accessories 40
Battery 41
Product and safety information 41
Index 58
4Safety
Safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. For
further information, read the complete user guide.
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.
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.
Get started 5
Get started
Keys and parts
1 Earpiece
2 Touch screen
3 Messaging key
4 Call key
5 Keyboard
6 Volume up/Zoom in key
7 Volume down/Zoom out key
8 Key lock button
9 Media key
10 End/Power key
11 Nokia AV connector (3.5 mm)
12 Micro-USB connector
13 Charger connector
14 Camera lens. Before using the camera, remove the protective tape from the lens.
15 Wrist strap hole
16 Back cover release latch
17 Loudspeaker
Write with the keyboard
Your phone has a full keyboard.
6Get started
1 Function key. To insert special characters printed at the top of keys, press the
function key, and then press the corresponding key. To enter several special
characters in a row, press the function key twice. To return to normal mode, press
the function key.
Shift key. To switch between the upper and lower case modes, press the shift key
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twice. To enter a single upper case letter in lower case mode, or a single lower case
letter in upper case mode, press the shift key, and then press the desired alphabet
key.
Sym key. To insert special characters not shown on the keyboard, press the sym
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key, and select the desired character.
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5
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Insert a variation of a letter
You can insert, for example, letters with accents. To insert รก, press and hold the sym
key, and then press A repeatedly, until the desired letter is displayed. The order and
availability of letters depends on the selected writing language.
Insert a SIM card and battery
removing any covers. Avoid touching electronic components while changing any covers.
Always store and use the device with any covers attached.
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 damage the
card or the device, and may corrupt data stored on the card.
Backspace key. To delete a character, press the backs pace key. To delete several
characters, press and hold the backspace key.
Enter key. To move the cursor to the next row or text input field, press the enter
key. Additional functions are based on the current context. For example, in the web
address field of the web browser, the enter key acts as the Go icon.
Ctrl key
Note: Switch the device off and disconnect the charger and any other device before
Important: Do not use a mini-UICC SIM card, also known as a micro-SIM card, a micro-
This phone is intended for use with a BP-3L 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 Switch the phone off.
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2 Pull the back cover release latch towards the bottom of the phone, and remove the
cover.
3 Remove the battery, if inserted.
4 Lift the SIM card holder cover, make sure the contact area of the SIM card is facing
down, and place the card in the holder.
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5 Lower the SIM card holder cover.
6 Line up the battery contacts, and insert the battery.
7 Direct the top locking catches toward their slots, and press down until the cover
locks into place.
Remove the SIM card
1 Switch the phone off.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the battery, if inserted.
4 Lift the SIM card holder cover, and remove the SIM card.
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 Switch the phone off, and remove the back cover and battery.
2 To release the memory card holder, slide the holder in the direction indicated by
the arrow on the holder. Lift the memory card holder (1).
3 Make sure the contact area of the memory card would face down, and insert the
card (2).
4 Lower the memory card holder (3).
5 To lock the memory card holder, slide the holder to its original position (4).
Remove the memory card
1 Switch the phone off.
2 Remove the back cover and battery.
3 To release the memory card holder, slide the holder in the direction indicated by
the arrow on the holder. Open the memory card holder, and remove the memory
card.
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:
10 Get started
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.
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.
Attach a strap
Remove the back cover, thread the strap through the hole, and loop the strap around
the wrist strap peg.
The strap may be available separately.
Switch the phone on or off
Press and hold the power key
until the phone vibrates.
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You may be prompted to get the configuration settings from your network service
provider. For more information on this network service, contact your network service
provider.
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.
Basic use
Access codes
PIN or PIN2 code
(4-8 digits)
PUK or PUK2 code
(8 digits)
IMEI number This is used to identify valid phones in the network. The number
These protect your SIM card against unauthorised use or are
required to access some features.
You can set your phone 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.
These are required to unblock a PIN or PIN2 code.
If not supplied with your SIM card, contact your service provider.
can also be used to block, for example, stolen phones.
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(15 digits) To view your IMEI number, dial *#06#.
Lock code (security
code)
(min. 5 digits)
Lock the keys and screen
To avoid accidentally making a call when your phone is in your pocket or bag, lock the
keys and screen of your phone.
Press the key lock button.
Unlock the keys and screen
Press the key lock button, and select Unlock.
Touch screen actions
To interact with the touch screen user interface, tap or tap and hold the touch screen.
Open an application or other screen element
Tap the application or element.
Access item-specific options
Tap and hold the item. A pop-up menu with available options opens.
This helps you protect your phone against unauthorised use.
You can set your phone 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
phone.
If you forget the code and your phone is locked, your phone will
require service. Additional charges may apply, and all the
personal data in your phone may be deleted.
For more information, contact a Nokia Care Centre or your phone
dealer.
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Scroll in a list or menu
Place your finger on the screen, slide it quickly up or down the screen, and then lift your
finger. The content of the screen scrolls with the speed and direction it had at the
moment of release. To select an item from a scrolling list and to stop the movement,
tap the item.
Swipe
Place a finger on the screen, and steadily slide your finger in the desired direction.
For example, when you are viewing a picture, to view the next picture, swipe left. To
quickly browse through your pictures, swipe the screen quickly, and then scroll left or
right through the thumbnails.
Indicators
You have unread messages.
You have unsent, cancelled, or failed messages.
The keypad is locked.
The phone does not ring for incoming calls or text messages.
An alarm is set.
or
The phone is registered to the GPRS or EGPRS network.
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Copy contacts or pictures from your old phone
Want to copy your content from your previous compatible Nokia phone and start using
your new phone quickly? You can copy, for example, contacts, calendar entries, and
pictures to your new phone, free of charge.
1 Activate Bluetooth in both phones.
2 Select Menu > Settings > Sync & backup.
3 Select Phone switch > Copy to this.
4 Select the content to copy and Done.
5 Select your previous phone from the list.
6 If the other phone requires a passcode, enter the passcode. The passcode, which
7 If prompted, allow connection and copying requests.
A GPRS or EGPRS connection is open.
The GPRS or EGPRS connection is suspended (on hold).
The phone is registered to a 3G (UMTS) network.
The phone is registered to a 3.5G (HSDPA) network.
Bluetooth is activated.
WLAN is activated.
If you have two phone lines, the second line is in use.
All incoming calls are diverted to another number.
Calls are limited to a closed user group.
The currently active profile is timed.
A headset is connected to the phone.
The phone is connected to another device, using a USB data cable.
Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth and On.
you can define yourself, must be entered in both phones. The passcode in some
phones is fixed. For details, see the user guide of the other phone.
The passcode is valid only for the current connection.
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Change the volume of a call, song, or video
Use the volume keys.
The built-in loudspeaker allows you to speak and listen from a short distance without
having to hold the phone to your ear.
Activate the loudspeaker during a call
Select Loudsp..
Calls
Make a call
1 On the home screen, enter the phone number.
To delete a number, select Clear.
To enter the + character, used for international calls, press +.
2 To make the call, press the call key.
3 To end the call, press the end key.
Tip: To use the virtual keypad to enter the phone number, press the call key, and select
Dialler.
Call the last dialled number
Trying to call someone, but they are not answering? It is easy to call them again.
1 On the home screen, press the call key.
2 Go to the number, and press the call key.
View your missed calls
Want to see who made the call you missed?
On the home screen, select View. The caller's name is displayed, if stored in the contacts
list.
Missed and received calls are logged only if supported by the network, and the phone
is switched on and within the network service area.
Call back the contact or number
Go to the contact or number, and press the call key.
View the missed calls later
Select Menu > Contacts > Log and Missed calls.
16 Calls
About internet calls
You can make and receive calls over the internet (network service). Internet call services
may support calls between computers, between mobile phones, and between a Voice
over Internet Protocol (VoIP) device and a traditional telephone.
Some internet call service providers allow free internet calls. For availability and
connectivity costs, contact your internet call service provider.
The use of VoIP or other services may be restricted in some countries. For more
information, contact your phone retailer, service provider, or local authorities.
To make or receive an internet call, you must be in the service area of a WLAN or 3G
network, and be signed in to an internet call service.
When using the 3G network for making internet calls, check that your service provider
supports internet calls in the 3G network. Flat-rate data plans are recommended to save
costs.
Tip: If you do not have a flat-rate data plan from your service provider, to save data
costs in your phone bill when making internet calls, use a WLAN.
Make an internet call
When you are signed into an internet call service, you can make internet calls.
The Net phone wizard helps you set up your account. Have your account information
from your internet call service provider available before you start the wizard.
Set up your internet telephone account
1 Make sure a valid SIM card is inserted, and that your phone is connected to a WLAN
or 3G network.
2 Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Internet telephone > Accounts.
3 Select Add new.
4 Select an account and Connect, and follow the displayed instructions.
When the wizard has finished, your account is displayed in the accounts list.
If the internet telephone settings do not work, contact your service provider.
Call a contact
1 Select Menu > Contacts and Names.
2 Select the contact and Internet call.
Call a phone number
Enter the phone number, and select Options > Internet call.
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For emergency calls, only the cellular network is used.
Contacts
Save a name and phone number
Select Menu > Contacts.
Select Add new, and enter the number and name.
Add or edit the details of a contact
1 Select Names and a contact.
2 Select Options > Add detail.
Tip: To add a ringtone or picture for a contact, select the contact and Options > Add
detail > Multimedia.
Use speed dial
You can quickly call your friends and family when you assign your most-used phone
numbers to the number keys of your phone.
Select Menu > Contacts > Speed dials.
Assign a phone number to a number key
1 Select a number key. 1 is reserved for the voice mailbox.
2 Enter a number or search for a contact.
Remove or change a phone number assigned to a number key
Select and hold the number key, and from the pop-up menu, select Delete or Change.
Make a call
On the home screen, press and hold a number key.
Deactivate speed dialling
Select Menu > Settings and Call > Speed dialling > Off.
Write text
The input methods provided in the phone may vary according to different sales markets.
Write using the keyboard
Your phone has a full keyboard.
18 Write text
Set the writing language
Select Options > Writing language and the desired language. To change the writing
language, you can also press the function key, and then press the ctrl key.
Switch between number and letter mode
Press the function key repeatedly, until the symbol for the desired input method is
displayed.
Lock number mode
Press the function key twice. To return to normal mode, press the function key.
Switch between the character cases
Press the shift key.
Insert a number or character printed at the top right corner of a key
Press and hold the corresponding key.
Delete a character
Select Clear. You can also press the backspace key
Insert a special character or symbol
Press the sym key, and select the desired symbol. To view more symbols, select
.
Insert a new line
Press the enter key.
Insert a space
Press the space key.
Copy or cut text
Press and hold the shift key, and scroll to highlight a word, phrase, or section of text.
Press and hold the ctrl key, and then press C (copy) or X (cut).
Paste text
Go to the desired location, press and hold the ctrl key, and then press V.
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Predictive text input
Predictive text input is based on a built-in dictionary. Not all languages are supported.
Activate or deactivate predictive text input
Select Options > Prediction sett. > On or Off.
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