Nokia Asha 300 User Guide

Nokia 300 User Guide

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2Contents

Safety 4

Get started 5

Keys and parts 5 Insert the SIM card and battery 5 Insert a memory card 7 Charge the battery 8 Charge the battery over USB 9 Antenna locations 10 Attach a strap 10

Switch it on 10

Network services and costs 10 Access codes 11 Switch the phone on or off 11 Lock the keys and screen 12 Touch screen actions 12 Deactivate touch screen vibration feedback 13 Interactive home screen elements 14 Change the volume of a call, song, or video 14 Indicators 14 Messaging key 15 Copy contacts or pictures from your old phone 15 Use your phone without a SIM card 16 Use your phone offline 16

Personalisation 16

About the home screen 16 Add a shortcut to the home screen 16 Add your important contacts to the home screen 17 Personalise the Go to menu 17 Personalise your home screen 17 Change the look of your phone 18 Create your own profile 18 Personalise your tones 18

Telephone 19

Make a call 19 View your missed calls 19 Call the last dialled number 19 Divert calls to your voice mailbox or another phone number 19 Save a number from a received call or message 20 Prevent making or receiving calls 20

Contacts 21

Save a name and phone number 21 Use speed dial 21 Send your contact information 21 Create a contact group 22 Move or copy contacts to your SIM card 22

Write text 22

Switch between text input modes 22 Write using traditional text input 23 Use predictive text input 23

Messaging 24

Send a message 24 Send a message to a group of people 25 Save an attachment 25 View a conversation 25 Listen to voice messages 26 Send an audio message 26

Mail and chat 26

About Mail 26 Send a mail 26 Read and reply to mail 27 About Chat 27 Chat with your friends 27

Connectivity 27

Bluetooth 27 USB data cable 29

Contents 3

Web 30

About the web browser 30 Browse the web 30 Clear browsing history 30

Pictures and videos 31

Take a picture 31 Record a video 31 Send a picture or video 31 Photos 32 Print a picture 32

Music and audio 33

Media player 33 FM radio 35 Use voice recorder 36

Time management 37

Change the time and date 37 Set an alarm 37 Add an appointment 37

Games and applications 38

About games and applications 38 Improve your gaming experience 38 Download a game or application 38 About Communities 38 Use the calculator 39 Convert currency and measurements 39

Phone management 40

Support 40 Update phone software using your phone 40 Update phone software using your PC 42 Restore original settings 42 Organise files 42 Synchronise your calendar and contacts with Ovi by Nokia 42

Back up your pictures and other content to a memory card 43

Protect your phone 43

Lock your phone 43 Password protect your memory card 43 Format a memory card 44 Prepare your phone for recycling 44

Nokia services 44

Availability and costs of Nokia Services 44 Nokia Services 44 Access Nokia Services 45 About Nokia Store 45 About Nokia Suite 45 Install Nokia Ovi Suite on your PC 46 Nokia Ovi Player 47

Protect the environment 47

Save energy 47 Recycle 47

Product and safety information 48

Index 54

4Safety

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.

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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Get started

Keys and parts

1 Earpiece 2 Touch screen 3 Messaging key 4 Call key 5 Keypad 6 Volume up key 7 Volume down key 8 Key lock button 9 End/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: This device is designed to be used with a standard SIM card (see figure)

only. Use of incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or the device, and may corrupt data stored on the card. Please consult your mobile operator for the use of a SIM card that has a mini-UICC cutout.

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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 edge of the phone, and caref ully lift and remove

the back cover. If the battery is inserted, lift the battery out.

2 Slide the SIM card holder to unlock it, and use your fingernail to lift it.

3 Make sure the contact area of the SIM card is facing down, and place the card in

the holder. Slide the card holder to lock it

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4 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).

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.

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:

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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. 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.

You can use USB charging when a wall outlet is not available. Data can be transferred while charging the device. The efficiency of USB charging power varies significantly, and it may take a long time for charging to start and the device to start functioning.

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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.

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.

Access codes

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PIN or PIN2 code

(4-8 digits)

PUK or PUK2 code

(8 digits)

IMEI number

(15 digits)

Lock code (security code)

(min. 5 digits)

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 type in 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.

This is used to identify valid phones in the network. The number can also be used to block, for example, stolen phones.You may also need to give the number to Nokia Care services.

To view your IMEI number, dial *#06#.

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 Nokia Care or your phone dealer.

Switch the phone on or off

Press and hold the power key

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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.

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 swipe the screen from left to right in the animated arrow area.

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.

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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.

Deactivate touch screen vibration feedback

If vibration feedback is activated, when you successfully select an item on the touch screen, the screen vibrates.

Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Touch settings.

Select Vibration feedback > Off.

If it seems that the touch screen is inaccurate, and you have difficulty selecting items, you may need to calibrate the touch screen.

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Calibrate the touch screen

Select Scr. calibration, and follow the displayed instructions.

Interactive home screen elements

The home screen elements are interactive. For example, you can set alarms or write calendar entries directly on the home screen.

Set an alarm

Select the clock (1).

View or edit your schedule

Select the date (2).

Change the volume of a call, song, or video

Use the volume keys.

With the built-in loudspeaker, you can speak and listen from a short distance without having to hold the phone to your ear.

Switch the loudspeaker on during a call

Select Loudspeaker.

Indicators

You have unread messages. You have unsent, cancelled, or failed messages. The phone does not ring for incoming calls or text messages. All incoming calls are diverted to another number. An alarm is set. The phone is registered to the GPRS or EGPRS network.

A GPRS or EGPRS connection is open. The GPRS or EGPRS connection is suspended (on hold).

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The phone is registered to a 3G (UMTS) network.

Messaging key

To write a message or check your message inbox, press the messaging key

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.

The phone is registered to a 3.5G (HSDPA) network. Bluetooth is activated. 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.

1 Activate Bluetooth in both phones.

Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth and On. 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

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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7 If prompted, allow connection and copying requests.

Use your phone without a SIM card

Do your children want to play with your phone, but you don't want them to accidentally make a call? Some features of your phone, such as games and the calendar, may be used without inserting a SIM card. Features that are dimmed in the menus cannot be used.

Use your phone offline

In places where you are not allowed to make or receive calls, you can activate the flight profile and play games or listen to music.

Select Menu > Settings > Profiles.

Select Flight > Activate.

indicates that the flight profile is active.

Tip: You can add a profiles shortcut to the shortcut widget in the home screen.

Warning:

When the flight profile is activated, you cannot make or receive any calls, including emergency calls, or use other features that require network coverage. To make a call, activate another profile.

Personalisation

About the home screen

On the home screen, you can:

• See notifications of missed calls and received messages

• Open your favourite applications

• Add shortcuts for different features, such as taking a picture or browsing the web

• View your favourite contacts, and quickly call, text, or send mail to them

• Access your favourite social networking services

Add a shortcut to the home screen

Want to open your favourite applications directly from the home screen? You can add shortcuts to your most used features.

1 Select and hold the shortcut widget, and from the pop-up menu, select Select

shortcuts.

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2 Select the shortcut you want to define, and select the desired item.

Tip: To remove a shortcut, replace it with another one.

Tip: You can also add shortcuts to the Go to menu. Select Go to > Personalise view.

Add your important contacts to the home screen

Want to quickly call or send messages to your favourite contacts? You can add shortcuts to selected contacts in the home screen.

1 Select and hold the Favourite contacts bar. 2 Select Edit favourites. 3 Select a contact icon

The contact needs to be stored in the phone memory.

Tip: If a picture is added to the contact, it is displayed in the Favourite contacts bar.

Call or send a message to a contact

Select the contact in the Favourite contacts bar, and from the pop-up menu, select the appropriate option.

Remove a contact from the home screen

1 Select and hold the Favourite contacts bar. 2 Select Edit favourites and the contact you want to remove.

The contact is removed from the Favourite contacts bar, but remains in your contacts list.

Personalise the Go to menu

You can add shortcuts to your most used features.

1 Select Go to > Personalise view. 2 Select a menu item and the desired feature from the list.

To access a feature, select Go to and the desired feature.

and a contact from the list.

Personalise your home screen

Want to see your favourite landscape or pictures of your family in the background of your home screen? You can change this wallpaper, and rearrange items on your home screen, to personalise it to your liking.

Change the wallpaper

1 Select Menu > Settings and Display > Wallpaper.

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