Panasonic X300 User Manual

Operating Instructions Part 1 Digital Cellular Phone

Mobile

Phone

Before operating this handset, please read these

instructions (parts 1 and 2) completely.

Getting Started .................. 1

Your phone.................................1

Key functions..............................2

Displays...................................... 4

Fitting and removing

the battery ................................6

Fitting and removing the SIM ..... 7

Charging the battery...................7

Battery level indicator.................8

Low battery power warning ........ 8

Symbols used in this manual...... 8

Basic Operations .............. 9

Switching the phone on/off ......... 9

Making a call .............................. 9

Answering a call ....................... 11

In-call operations ...................... 12

Incoming call while on a call.....14

DTMF .......................................16

Text entry .................................17

Menu Display............................20

Exploring the Menus....... 21

My Phone Menu............... 22

My Media..................................23

Sounds .....................................26

Display......................................28

Language .................................31

Alerts ........................................32

Profiles .....................................33

Auto answer ............................. 37

Any key answer ........................37

Auto key lock ............................37

Shortcuts ..................................38

Defaults ....................................38

Contacts Menu ................ 39

Browsing the Contacts list........40

Creating a Contacts list ............ 44

Groups......................................46

SDN.......................................... 46

Information number ..................47

Memory status..........................47

My Numbers .............................48

Hotkey dial................................49

My Contacts .............................49

Games Menu.................... 50

Puddleland ...............................50

Quadball ...................................51

Exode .......................................51

Browser Menu ................. 52

Server settings .........................53

Starting the Browser.................54

Bookmarks ...............................55

Push setting..............................56

Connectivity..............................57

Camera Menu................... 58

Your camera.............................59

Taking a picture........................60

Camera settings .......................63

Recording a video clip ..............67

Messages Menu............... 70

MMS settings............................71

Creating an MMS message...... 73

Sending an MMS message ......75

Receiving an MMS message.... 75

Viewing an MMS message

in the Outbox.......................... 77

SMS settings ............................78

Creating an SMS message ......79

Receiving an SMS message ....80

Viewing an SMS message

in the Outbox.......................... 81

User Messages ........................81

Memory status..........................82

Connectivity..............................82

Cell Broadcast ..........................83

Phone Menu..................... 86

Call Service ..............................87

Call Diverts ...............................91

Security ....................................92

Contents i

Network.....................................97

Records Menu ................. 98

Last dialled/Answered/

Unanswered number ..............98

Deleting the records..................99

Applications Menu ........ 100

Calendar .................................101

Scheduler................................103

Notes ......................................105

Clock.......................................106

Calculator................................109

Currency .................................110

Melody composer ...................111

Phone Menu ...........................112

Accessory ...................... 113

CD-ROM.................................113

Troubleshooting............ 114

Important Error

Messages ..................... 116

Glossary of Terms......... 118

Index............................... 120

ii Contents

Getting Started

Your phone

(Side view)

Camera Lens

Lens Cover:

Slide halfway down to activate the camera. Slide the cover all the way down to pop open the display.

Self-portrait Mirror

Navigation Key:

Scroll/move through menus.

Left Soft Key:

Perform functions indicated in the lower left-hand corner of the display.

Send Key:

Answer/make a call.

Asterisk Key:

Press and hold to activate the Browser.

(Front view)

Earpiece

Charging Connector/

Personal Hands free Connector

Shutter Key:

Take a picture/record a video clip. Switch Camera Preview mode on.

Display

Right Soft Key:

Cancel/Exit. Perform functions indicated in the lower right-hand corner of the display.

Power/End Key:

Press and hold to switch the phone on/off.

Silent Mode Key:

Press and hold to switch the Silent Mode on/off.

Getting Started 1

Key functions

Key Function

Navigation Key: Scroll or move through menus, text and phone

# ~ ,

numbers. In idle mode, press to activate the Shortcuts menus or press and hold

Left Soft Key: Perform the functions indicated by text shown in the lower left-hand corner of the display. In idle mode, press to activate the Menu display, or press and hold to activate the Messages menu.

Right Soft Key: Perform the functions indicated by text shown in the lower right-hand corner of the display. Mainly used to cancel and return to the previous menu level. In text entry mode, press to delete text. In idle mode, press to access the Contacts list, or press and hold to activate the Profiles menu.

Numeric Keys: Enter numbers. Press and hold one of the keys from

% to , for Hotkey dialling, or $ for voice message

setting. In text entry mode, enter text, numbers and characters. Press and hold (extension number code). To dial an extension number, dial the phone number first, press and hold extension number.

Send Key: Make a call or answer a call. In idle mode, press to check the last dialled list. In text entry mode, press to switch between input methods.

Power/End Key: End/reject a call. During key operations, press to return to the previous display or press and hold to return to idle mode. In idle mode, press and hold to switch the phone on/off.

Silent Mode Key: In idle mode, press to enter “#”, or press and hold to switch the Silent Mode (Vibration on/Ring off) on/off. In text entry mode, press to switch T9 smart English input mode on/off, or press and hold to enter characters.

Asterisk Key: In idle mode, press to enter “ ”, or press and hold to activate the Browser.

1 to turn the Auto Key lock on.

# to enter a “+” (international access code) or “P”

# to add a “P”, then enter the

2 Getting Started

During a call

Minimal menu options are available during a call by pressing the following keys.

Key Function

Activate Hands free/Hand held, Conference call, Call transfer, End, Split, Contacts list, Messages menu, Call status.

Put the call on hold or resume while connected to a calling party. Swap among calls while connected to two or more calling parties.

1 5

#~,

Increase the volume.

Decrease the volume.

Display the last dialled records list. Answer another call. If a phone number is entered, hold the active call and call the number.

Send DTMF. Press and hold ! to switch the Hands free speaker on/off.

In Camera Preview mode

Shutter Key: Press to take a picture or record a video clip.

Getting Started 3

Displays

Idle display

Wallpaper

Status icons

Left Soft Key Selection Area

Right Soft Key Selection Area

Idle clock

The clock appears on the display a few minutes after you press the last key.

NOTE: All screen images in this manual are simulated.

NOTE: Some services described in this manual are network dependent or may only be

available on a subscription basis. Some functions are SIM dependent. For more information, contact your service provider.

4 Getting Started

Status icons

The status icons are displayed or animated according to the currently activated functions. The Antenna, Signal and Battery icons are displayed when the handset is switched on and connected to a network. If there is no network connection, the Signal icon will not be displayed.

Icon Meaning

Indicate the received signal strength – No CPHS. Indicate the received signal strength and Line 1 is enabled.

The SIM supports CPHS. Indicate the received signal strength and Line 2 is enabled.

The SIM supports CPHS. Registered to a non-home network – roaming.

Call Diverts is on. Auto key lock is enabled.

Message area is full. Unread message is stored. Voice mail indicator (voice mail has been received) Alarm is set. All tones or ring volume is off. Vibration alert is on. GPRS service is active and available. Battery charged. Battery is charging. Low battery Abnormal charging

Getting Started 5

Fitting and removing the battery

Before removing the battery, ensure that the phone is switched off and the charger is disconnected from the phone.

Fitting the battery

Remove the battery compartment cover.

Insert the battery, ensuring the 3 gold contacts align with the 3 gold pins in the phone.

Removing the battery

Push and hold the release latch ➊ towards the top of the phone, then lift the battery out ➋.

6 Getting Started

Fitting and removing the SIM

The SIM is inserted under the battery.

Fitting the SIM Removing the SIM

Ensure the gold contacts are facing downwards before sliding the SIM into the SIM holder.

Whilst holding the tab down, slide the SIM out.

Charging the battery

Connecting and disconnecting the Travel Charger

The battery must be fitted in the phone before the charger is connected. Insert the Charging Connector into the socket at the base of the phone before connecting the charger to the mains outlet. Once connected, the Battery level indicator will start scrolling (see “Battery level indicator” on page 8). It is recommended to charge the battery for a minimum of 4 hours before first use.

NOTE: DO NOT force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the charger. If the battery has been deeply discharged, it may take several minutes before the Battery level indicator is displayed.

When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the outlet before removing the plug from the phone.

Getting Started 7

Battery level indicator

Phone Status While charging Charging complete

Phone on

Phone off

Low battery power warning

When the battery power is low, a “Battery is low” message will be displayed. If this occurs during conversation, finish your call immediately. The power will automatically switch off after the warning tone. Fully recharge the battery. See “Charging the battery” on page 7. (Calls can be made and received while the phone is charging.)

Symbols used in this manual

Symbols Meaning

154

A @

#~,

Press Navigation Key in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Press Left Soft Key.

Press Right Soft Key.

Press Numeric Keys.

Press Send Key.

D " !

8 Getting Started

Press Power/End Key.

Press Asterisk Key.

Press Silent Mode Key.

Basic Operations

Switching the phone on/off

1. Press and hold D for 2 to 3 seconds

2. The phone starts in idle mode

3. Press and hold power off

Making a call

Ensure that the signal strength meter shows network coverage is available in the current area.

➣ To make a call, start in idle mode.

Standard dialling

1. Enter the area code and phone number C

➣ The dialled number is displayed.

2. When the other party answers, talk into the microphone

D again to switch the

Earpiece volume: During a call, press 4 to adjust the earpiece volume.

Contacts dialling

1. @ (Contacts)

2. 4 required phone number C

Basic Operations 9

Last number dialling

1. C

2. 4 required phone number C

International dialling

The international access code (+) and the destination country/region code should be entered, followed by the area code and phone number.

1. Press and hold code

2. Enter the area code and phone number

NOTE: Many countries/regions include an initial “0” in the area code. This should, in most cases, be omitted when dialling international numbers. If you have difficulties making international calls, contact your service provider.

# until “+” is displayed, then enter the country/region

Emergency call

To make an emergency call, the antenna ( ) must be present.

When SIM is inserted:

Enter the emergency number 112

When SIM is not inserted:

Enter the emergency number 112 OR

@ (SOS) > “Emergency call” A (Yes)

NOTE: Most countries support the international emergency number 112. If you find the number does not work on your phone, please call your service provider. Making emergency calls without a SIM is country or network operator dependent.

Ending a call

To hang up, D

➣ The duration of the call will be displayed. ➣ If Max cost is on, the remaining units will be displayed.

For setting “Max cost”, please refer to page 90.

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Answering a call

OR If “Any key answer” is on,

In idle mode press any key except (See “Any key answer” on page 37.)

Rejecting an incoming call:

Press

Ring volume:

From My Phone

1. 4 Sounds > Volume A (Select)

4 required ringtone A (Select)

3. 4 adjust the volume level A (OK)

One click mute on incoming call:

To set the ringtone and the vibration off,

@ (Mute)

• To answer the call when Mute is enabled,

• To reject the call when Mute is enabled,

A (Reply)

@ (Reject)

Basic Operations 11

In-call operations

During a call, the following options are available by pressing A (Menu) or

@ (Hold).

Hands free/Hand held

You can switch the phone between hands free and hand held. During a call:

1. A (Menu)

4 Hands free or Hand held A (Select)

Contacts list

You can access the Contacts list that is stored in the SIM or in your phone. During a call:

1. A (Menu)

4 Contacts list A (Select)

Messages

You can create, check, or send a message while on a call. Please refer to “Creating an MMS message” on page 73 or “Creating an SMS message” on page 79.

During a call:

1. A (Menu)

4 Messages A (Select)

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Hold

You can put a call on hold. During a call:

@ (Hold)

To resume:

@ (Retrieve)

NOTE: Hold is network dependent.

Making a second call

During a call:

1. Enter the second phone number or select a phone number from the Contacts list

(see “Contacts list” on page 12)

2. The first call is put on hold

NOTE: Making a second call is network dependent.

Basic Operations 13

Incoming call while on a call

NOTE: Call waiting must be on – see “Call waiting” on page 87.

Call waiting is network dependent.

During a call, you may receive another call.

1. To answer another call,

To disconnect another call, @ (Reject)

2. During a conversation with a second caller, the following options are available by pressing

A (Menu) or @ (Swap):

Conference

To create a conference call, you must be connected to more than one call. In a conference call, you can talk with up to 5 parties.

During a call:

A (Menu)

2. 4 Conference A (Select)

NOTE: Conference is network dependent.

Call transfer

Call transfer connects your calling party to the other party on hold, then disconnects your line, leaving the two callers in the conversation.

During a call:

A (Menu)

4 Call transfer A (Select)

C (The first call is placed on hold.)

NOTE: Call transfer is network dependent.

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End

You can select one of the calls to disconnect while in a conference call. During a call:

1. A (Menu)

2. 4 End A (Select)

Split

You can separate an individual from the active conference call. During a call:

1. A (Menu)

4 Split A (Select)

NOTE: Split is network dependent.

Call status

Call status allows you to disconnect the line or put a call on hold with the active party. You can also activate a call that is put on hold.

During a call:

A (Menu)

2. 4 Call status A (Select)

4 required active call A (Select)

A (End) to disconnect the line

4. OR

@ (Hold) to put the call on hold

• To resume,

• You can activate the required inactive call by pressing

@ (Back).

A (Join) in step 3.

Basic Operations 15

Swap

When you are connected to two calls, you can switch between the active call and the held call.

During a call:

@ (Swap) to switch to the other call on hold

DTMF

DTMF can be sent during a conversation. These are often used to access voice mail, paging and computerised home banking. For example, you may need to enter a number to remotely access voice mail messages. A phone number may be stored in the Contacts together with a DTMF sequence, allowing the number to be dialled upon recall and the DTMF sequence to be sent automatically.

To send DTMF during a call: Enter digits (

Pause dial

Using pauses allows you to send DTMF automatically.

1. Enter the phone number

2. Press and hold entered

3. Enter the DTMF digits after the pause, e.g. enter the number to access voice mail messages

4. C

➣ When the call is connected, the DTMF sequence will be sent after 3 seconds.

# ~ ,, ! or ").

# until a “P” is displayed at the end of the phone number

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Text entry

You can use alphanumeric characters to enter text:

Key Text mode Numeric

T9® (T9abc, T9Abc, T9ABC)

(Input language: English)

# $

A B C 2 - (a b c 2 -) A B C 2 Ä (a b c 2 ä à ç) 2

D E F 3 - (d e f 3 -) D E F 3 É (d e f 3 é è) 3

G H I 4 - (g h i 4 -) G H I 4 (g h i 4 ì) 4

J K L 5 - (j k l 5 -) J K L 5 (j k l 5) 5

(

M N O 6 - (m n o 6 -) M N O 6 Ö Ñ (m n o 6 ö ñ ò) 6

)

P Q R S 7 - (p q r s 7 -) P Q R S 7 (p q r s 7 ß) 7

T U V 8 - (t u v 8 -) T U V 8 Ü (t u v 8 ü ù) 8

W X Y Z 9 - (w x y z 9 -) W X Y Z 9 Æ Ø Å (w x y z 9 æ ø å) 9

Space 0. , ? ! + - = : ¿ ¡ ” ’ ; _ 0

1 / ( ) < > [ ] { } % ~ € & 1

C " !

NOTE: Displayed characters in the T9® mode vary depending on the selected input

language. Use

! to toggle T9

In T9® mode, press A repeatedly until the correct word is displayed. When “-” is reached, press

(Hold) Space # £ $ ¥ ¤ @ \ § ^ I (new paragraph) #

@ to spell the word you require.

* Γ ∆ Θ Λ Ξ Π Σ Φ Ψ Ω *

on/off.

(Input mode indicator: abc, Abc or ABC)

Shift mode

Multi tap

(0 ~ 9)

Basic Operations 17

Shift mode change

In text entry mode, you can change mode by pressing and holding C.

Multi tap Tegic

abc

 Abc  ABC  123 T9abc  T9Abc  T9ABC  123

Text entry mode change

In text entry mode, to switch T9 mode on/off, press !.

Auto capital change

Auto capital affects Abc and T9Abc. When the entry mode is changed to Abc or T9Abc, the first character is input as upper case and subsequent letters as lower case. When one of the following characters [. (Period) or ! or ?] is input before a space, the next character is input as upper case.

T9® Text input:

Using this mode of text entry dramatically reduces the required number of key presses. Press a key once for any letter you require on that key. The desired letter may not be displayed. Continue pressing other keys until the end of a word is reached, then check that the word has been typed correctly before continuing on to the next word. If the combination of letters typed has produced a word which is not the one you require, press displayed. Then continue to the next word.

A repeatedly until the correct word is

Example of Text entry in T9Abc Mode To type a new message, follow these steps:

1. At the beginning of a new message, press and hold @ (Clear) to delete previous text, if necessary

2. Press

3. Press

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C to change letter case, if necessary % % ( (. “Call” is displayed

Note that the displayed words change as you type. Always type to the end of the word before editing.

languages can be selected from T9 input – see “T9® input” on page 31.

If the word you require is not in the internal dictionary, it should be entered using the Multi tap mode.

Other text modes

Multi tap mode (abc, Abc or ABC):

Each time a key is pressed in quick succession, the next character available on that key is displayed. Releasing the key or pressing another key enters the character displayed. The cursor moves to the next position.

In T9 (Abc) or Multi tap (Abc) mode, the first entered letter in a sentence is in upper case.

Basic Operations 19

Menu Display

NOTE: Menu display contents are dependent on your SIM.

The menu system allows you to access functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the keypad.

In idle mode

A (Menu)

1. The main menu display has 9 menu options (see “Exploring the Menus” on page 21)

4 required menu A (Select)

To go back to the Menu display:

D or @ repeatedly until the Menu display returns.

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Exploring the Menus

The 9 main menus are as follows:

My Phone

My Media.............................. 23

Sounds ................................. 26

Display ................................. 28

Language ............................. 31

Alerts .................................... 32

Profiles ................................. 33

Auto answer ......................... 37

Any key answer.................... 37

Auto key lock........................ 37

Shortcuts .............................. 38

Defaults ................................ 38

Contacts

Browse ................................. 40

Create .................................. 44

Groups ................................. 46

SDN...................................... 46

Information number .............. 47

Memory status...................... 47

My Numbers ......................... 48

Hotkey dial ........................... 49

My Contacts ......................... 49

Games

Puddleland ........................... 50

Quadball............................... 51

Exode ................................... 51

Camera

- (Camera)

Camera Preview mode .........60

Still Picture mode ..................60

- (Video)

Video Preview mode .............67

Still Picture mode ..................67

Messages

Create .............................73, 79

Inbox ...............................75, 80

Outbox ............................77, 81

User Messages .....................81

Memory status ......................82

Settings ...........................71, 78

Connectivity ..........................82

Cell Broadcast.......................83

Phone Menu (or STK)*

Call Service...........................87

Call Diverts............................91

Security .................................92

Network.................................97

Records

Last dialled............................98

Answered ..............................98

Unanswered..........................98

Delete records.......................99

Browser

Start browser ........................ 54

Bookmarks ........................... 55

Settings ................................ 53

Push setting ......................... 56

Connectivity.......................... 57

* STK (SIM Tool Kit) is SIM dependent.

Applications

Calendar .............................101

Scheduler............................103

Notes...................................105

Clock ...................................106

Calculator............................109

Currency .............................110

Melody composer................111

(Phone Menu) .....................112

Exploring the Menus 21

My Phone Menu

My Phone

My Media

Sounds

Display

My Pictures ..............................23

My Sounds...............................24

My Videos ................................24

User 1 ~ 4 ................................25

Memory status .........................25

Volume ....................................26

Ringtones ................................27

Keytone ...................................27

Warning tone ........................... 27

Shutter sound ..........................28

Wallpaper ................................28

Greeting................................... 29

Animation................................. 29

Contrast ................................... 29

Brightness................................ 30

Colour themes .........................30

Hide network name..................30

Language

Alerts

Profiles

Auto answer

Any key answer

Auto key lock

Shortcuts

Defaults

22 My Phone Menu

T9 input....................................31

Display Languages..................31

Ring only.................................. 32

None ........................................ 32

Ring & Vibrate ......................... 32

Vibrate only.............................. 32

Ring once ................................32

Normal ..................................... 33

Quiet ........................................ 33

Outdoors ..................................33

Headset ...................................33

Meeting....................................33

Customer ................................. 33

............................................................................... 3

............................................................................... 38

My Media

My Pictures

Pictures taken by the built-in camera or images downloaded from the Internet are stored in the My Pictures folder.

From My Phone

2. 4 My Pictures

The following options are available after selecting the picture:

4 My Media A (Select)

A (Select) 4 required picture A (Select) 4 required option A (Select)

-View

- Send via MMS

- Set as wallpaper

- Rename

- Copy

-Cut

-Paste

- Delete

- Delete all

My Phone Menu 23

My Sounds

My Videos

Downloaded sounds are stored in the My Sounds folder. From My Phone

1. 4 My Media A (Select)

2. 4 My Sounds A (Select)

4 required sound A (Select)

4 required option A (Select)

The following options are available after selecting the sound:

- Send via MMS

- Set as ringtone

- Rename

-Copy

-Cut

- Paste

- Delete

- Delete all

Video clips recorded by the built-in video recorder are stored in the My Videos folder.

From My Phone

1. 4 My Media A (Select)

4 My Videos A (Select)

3. 4 required video A (Select)

4 required option A (Select)

The following options are available after selecting the video clip:

-View

- Send via MMS

- Rename

-Copy

-Cut

- Paste

- Delete

- Delete all

24 My Phone Menu

User 1 ~ 4

You can also store your pictures, videos and sounds in the user defined folders:

From My Phone

1. 4 My Media A (Select)

3. 4 required file A (Select)

6. 4 User 1, User 2, User 3 or User 4 A (Select)

Memory status

From My Phone

2. 4 Memory status

➣ The available memory space and

4 My Pictures, My Sounds or My Videos A (Select)

4 Copy A (Select) @ (Back)

A (Select) Paste A (Select)

4 My Media A (Select)

A (Select)

used memory space are displayed.

My Phone Menu 25

Sounds

Volume

You can change the volume of the following events:

- Other call

- Contacts call

-Alarm

- Messages

- Cell Broadcast

- Group 1 ~ 10

From My Phone

4 Sounds A (Select)

2. 4 Volume A (Select)

4 required events

A (Select)

4. 4 adjust the volume level

A (OK)

26 My Phone Menu

Ringtones

Keytone

You can change the ringtones of the following events:

- Other call

- Contacts call

-Alarm

- Messages

- Cell Broadcast

- Group 1 ~ 10

From My Phone

4 Sounds A (Select) 4 Ringtones A (Select)

3. 4 required event A (Select)

4 Embedded melody, Downloaded melody or

4. Composed melody

5. 4 required ringtone A (Select)

The keytone is the sound you hear when you press a key. From My Phone

1. 4 Sounds A (Select)

4 Keytone A (Select)

3. 4 Off, Tone 1, Ton e 2 or Ton e 3

A (Select)

Warning tone

The warning tone informs you of low battery. From My Phone

1. 4 Sounds A (Select)

2. 4 Warning tone A (Select) > On/Off

My Phone Menu 27

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