Sagem MC300X User Manual

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MC 300X

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IN A FEW WORDS ...

Switch on

Lock and unlock the keyboard from the standby screen

Press * then OK.

Press .

Call

Dial the number then press .

Answer

Press .

Hang up

Press .

Switch off

Press (long press).

Hands free

To communicate, press .

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Redial last number

Press twice.

Make a call from a number stored in the directory

By name: enter the first letters of the name, press , scroll down the list to find your correspondent then press to call.

By location in the directory: enter the number of the location then press

Briefly, the functions

to call.

MENUS

Enter using

Navigate using

Validate using OK Quit using C

SERVICES DIRECTORY TEXT MESSAGES CALL SERVICES RINGING AND BEEPS SETTINGS SECURITY ACCESSORIES

Briefly, the menus

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and

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You have just bought a mobile phone and we congratulate you on your choice.

Your phone will allow you to use different international networks depending on the roaming agreements between the operators.

We would like to remind you that this phone is approved to European standards.

In order to use your phone effectively and in the best conditions, we advise you to read this manual written for your attention carefully.

WARNING

According to the configuration of the networks and associated subscriptions, certain functions may not be available (indicated by *).

If an incompatible SIM card is inserted, a message will be displayed when switching on your phone. For further information, contact your Operator.

The SAGEM logo and trademark are the property of SAGEM SA. T9 Text Input is a registered trademark of ©Tegic Communications Inc. T9 is licensed under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, 6,011,554 and additional patents are pending worldwide.

Compatibility of your SIM card

Your phone is compatible with SIM 3V cards only.

GLOSSARY

Outgoing call A call made from your phone.

Incoming call A call received by your phone.

SIM card The card containing your subscription

and access rights to services. The detachable part is the micro-SIM.

PIN The personal code linked to your SIM

card.

PIN2 The second personal code linked to

your SIM card to access certain functions (*).

Phone code The phone code is a secret code

intended to protect the phone in case of theft.

IMEI The identification number of your

phone.

SMS Short Message Service: for sending

and receiving short text messages.

Service Company which manages the network provider or subscription. Operator

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1. Presentation of the phone ..................................... 6

1.1 Exchanging the coloured front panels ................. 9

2. Getting started ..................................................... 10

2.1 Information on the SIM card .............................. 10

2.2 Installing the SIM card and the battery .............. 11

2.3 Charging the battery ......................................... 12

2.4 Switching on/switching off, starting up .............. 13

2.5 Menu access .................................................... 14

2.6 Deleting characters........................................... 14

3. Initial communication - Hands free mode ............ 15

3.1 Making a call ..................................................... 15

3.2 Receiving a call ................................................ 15

3.3 Volume control .................................................. 16

3.4 Hands free mode .............................................. 16

3.5 Ending a call ..................................................... 16

4. Menu list .............................................................. 17

How to use the directory ...................................... 19

5.1 Directory capacity and display .......................... 19

5.2 Storing a number .............................................. 19

5.3 Checking the position of a number.................... 20

5.4 Modifying a number .......................................... 21

5.5 Deleting a number ............................................ 21

5.6 Displaying your phone number ......................... 21

5.7 Directory occupation ......................................... 21

5.8 Making a call to a stored number ...................... 22

Contents

6. How to use the written message function ............ 23

6.1 Creating new short messages using Easy Message T9

6.2 Sending short messages .................................. 26

6.3 Receiving short messages................................ 27

6.4 Reading short messages .................................. 27

6.5 Memory occupancy rate ................................... 27

6.6 Deleting short messages .................................. 27

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7. How to use the call related features .................... 28

7.1 Forwarding calls ............................................... 28

7.2 Viewing the list of the last numbers used .......... 29

7.3 Deleting numbers ............................................. 29

7.4 Displaying numbers .......................................... 30

7.5 Auto redial ........................................................ 31

7.6 Call waiting ....................................................... 31

7.7 Call hold ........................................................... 31

7.8 Multi-conference ............................................... 32

7.9 Mute mode........................................................ 33

7.10 Checking call duration ..................................... 33

7.11 Charge-checking ............................................. 34

7.12 Voicemail service ............................................ 34

7.13 Information distribution .................................... 34

8. How to adjust the ringing tones and the

vibrator ................................................................. 35

8.1 Selecting silent mode ........................................ 35

8.2 Setting the vibrator ............................................ 35

8.3 Selecting the volume and the type of

ringing tone ....................................................... 36

8.4 Settings the beeps ............................................ 36

8.5 Deleting DTMF tones ........................................ 37

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9. How to adjust your phone .................................... 38

9.1 Programmable keys .......................................... 38

9.2 Personalising the welcome screen ................... 39

9.3 Selecting the display language ......................... 39

9.4 Select the type of answer.................................. 40

9.5 Selecting the network ....................................... 40

9.6 Setting the date and time .................................. 41

9.7 Configure your phone with a car kit ................... 41

9.8 Adjusting the contrast ....................................... 42

9.9 Install energy saving mode ............................... 42

9.10 Standard configuration .................................... 42

10. How to use the security features of

your phone ........................................................... 43

10.1 Locking the keyboard ...................................... 43

10.2 Changing the PIN number ............................... 43

10.3 Activating the PIN code ................................... 44

10.4 Activating the phone code ............................... 44

10.5 Changing the phone code ............................... 44

10.6 Changing the PIN2 code ................................. 45

10.7 Creating a fixed numbering phone book .......... 45

10.8 Charge-checking ............................................. 45

10.9 Call barring ...................................................... 45

11. Other functions .................................................... 47

11.1 Calculator ........................................................ 47

11.2 Setting the alarm ............................................. 48

11.3 Setting the timer .............................................. 48

11.4 Converter ........................................................ 48

12. Available accessories ......................................... 50

Upkeep................................................................ 51

13.

Recommendations .............................................. 52

14.

Answers to your questions ........................................ 55

Contents

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Antenna

Ear phone/speaker

Screen

Programmable key 2

Programmable key 1

Stop/End call

Correction or quit

Scrolling arrow

Microphone

WARNING!

During a call, mind you do not obstruct the microphone with your hand.

1. Presentation of the phone

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Light indicator

Scrolling arrow

Programmable key 3

Operate/Call

Activation of hands free

Validate

Battery charging and accessories

socket

Function keys

Stop  Reject a call  Hang up

Go  Call a number  Receive a call  Hands free mode

C Short press: Return to the previous

menu  Delete a character Long press: Exit menu mode  Complete deletion of the entry

OK Validate

These keys have different functions:

- Programmable keys for direct access to the functions that you have selected

- Volume control during conversation ( key: lower, key: louder)

- Contextual action; for example:

key: with Easy Message T9 function, scrolling of words in the dictionary

and Entry and scrolling through the

menus.

Key 1

A long press on key 1 allows you to access the voicemail service (depending on model).

Alphanumeric keyboard

Made up of 12 keys: 0 to 9, * and #.

There are two ways of entering characters with your phone:

- either by an extended press on the key: to obtain a letter, keep the corresponding key pressed, and watch the figure and letters scroll by, release the key when the letter you want is displayed,

- or by repeated pressing: to obtain a letter: keep pressing on the corresponding key until you reach the letter you want.

E. g.: letter A: press once on key 2, letter B: press twice, letter C: 3 times.

Punctuation marks and special symbols are obtained by a long press on the # key.

1. Presentation of the phone

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Display

Various icons provide information:

Battery charge indicator (black if charged, white if discharged)

Received signal strength indicator (maximum strength: 5 bars)

The R letter indicates if the network found does not correspond to the subscription

flashes, the phone is

If searching for a network

Hands-free loudspeaker

Alarm/Timer

Call in progress

Silent mode

Text messages present

Voice messages present

Permanent call forwarding

1. Presentation of the phone

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1.1 Exchanging the coloured front

panel

Switch off the phone. Remove the rear cover and the battery

(see on page 11). Hold the phone with the front panel facing

downward, and with the antenna pressed against you.

Free the front panel by moving the retention lugs (➊).

Release the front panel by moving the retention lugs (❷) if necessary and pushing them with a pen for example.

Install the keyboard in the new front panel. Position the phone and the new front

panel as shown.

Replace the battery and the cover.

1. Presentation of the phone

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2.1 Information on the SIM card

2. Getting started

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To use your phone, you have a small card called a SIM card. This card contains all the information necessary for the network as well as other information that belongs to you and that you can modify:

 secret codes (PIN code(s) -

Personal Identification Number),

 directory,  mini-messages,  functioning of specific services.

SIM card

This card must be handled and stored with care in order to avoid excessive stresses or scratches that would damage it. If your SIM card is lost, contact your Operator or Service Provider immediately. Note: Do not leave your SIM card within the reach of small children.

PIN code

This is the personal code for your SIM card. This code could be requested of you when you switch on your phone.

Enter the code of between 4 and 8 digits given to you by your operator. These digits will not be displayed on the screen for security reasons.

Press # or OK to validate.

PIN2 code (*)

This second code if it was given to you by your operator, provides security of access to certain functions.

Warning

If the wrong PIN code is entered three times in a row, the card will be locked. To unlock your card:

- enter **05*

- enter the PUK code (Personal Unlocking Key) provided by your Network Operator and validate,

- enter your PIN code and validate,

- enter your PIN code again and validate.

After 5 or 10 times (depending on SIM card type), the SIM card will be permanently locked. Contact your Operator or your Service Provider to obtain a new card. The same procedure (entering 052) applies when the PIN-2 code is blocked (PUK 2 code).

2.2 Installing the SIM card and the battery

Switch off your phone; disconnect the charger.

The SIM card is inserted beneath the phones battery.

Turn your phone over and remove the rear cover. Press on top and make it slide.

Slide the card along the base beneath the retaining plate, with the gold coloured sections facing towards the phone and the cutoff corner lined up to match the drawing on the phone.

Place the battery by first inserting the upper section into the opening.

Replace the cover sliding it until it locks.

2. Getting started

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2.3 Charging the battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. A new battery must be charged for at least 4 hours before it is used for the first time. It will reach its nominal capacity after several usage cycles.

When your battery has run down, the phone displays it and cuts out.

To recharge your battery:

Connect the charger to a mains socket. Connect the end of the charging cable to

the bottom of your phone.

The phone will start charging, the battery charging indicator indicates the level of charge.

Charging stops by itself. Unplug the cable.

It is possible that during charging, the battery may heat up slightly; this is normal.

2. Getting started

WARNING

There is a risk of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced or disposed of in fire.

Do not short-circuit. The battery does not contain any

components that can be changed by you. Do not attempt to open the battery case. Only use the correct chargers and

batteries as shown in the manufacturers catalogue.

Spent batteries must be collected at the appropriate sites.

You are advised to remove the battery if you intend to leave your telephone unused for a long period.

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2.4 Switching on/switching off, starting up

To make your first call:

Press to switch on your phone.

If access to the SIM card is protected by a secret code, the phone will ask you to enter your PIN code.

Enter the code of between 4 and 8 digits given to you when you were given your SIM card. These digits will not be displayed on the screen for security reasons.

Press # or OK to validate.

Control of the PIN code

If your phone displays SIM MISSING, press (long press) to switch off your phone and check that your SIM card is correctly positioned.

Searching for a network

The phone then searches for a network on which it can communicate:

If it finds it, it displays the name of the network on the screen and the light indicator flashes green.

You are ready to make or receive a call.

If the R letter and a network name are displayed, calls can be made and the indicator light flashes green.

If the R letter is displayed without any network name, only emergency services will be accessible (police, ambulance, fire brigade).

If the flashes, the phone will keep searching. No network is available.

2. Getting started

Network indicator

The indicator of the level of network signal received enables you to visualise the quality of reception. If it shows less than three bars, look for better reception to make your call in good conditions.

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Switching off

Hold down the key until the end message is displayed.

Release the key, the phone switches off.

2.5 Menu access

The menu functions permit you to verify or modify the various functions of your phone to adapt it to your requirements.

Press the scrolling arrows or

to access the menus.

Scroll through the menus using the scrolling arrows then press OK to access the selected menu.

Each time you want to validate an action, press OK.

To abandon an action, press C. To exit the menu mode, press

and hold C.

2. Getting started

Direct access to menus

To directly access a menu, press or

then enter the number of the selected menu.

2.6 Deleting characters

You can cancel an entry error:

Press quickly on C to delete the last character.

If you press for longer on this key: you will delete the complete input.

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3. Initial communication Hands free mode

3.1 Making a call

The network is displayed.

Dial the number.

Press .

During the call, flashes on the screen and tones signal the establishment of communication.

When the person you have called answers, speak.

3.2 Receiving a call

When you receive a call:

Press then speak.

The callers number is displayed when it is presented by the network. All the numbers corresponding to the incoming and outgoing calls are stored in the list of the last numbers used.

To call the international emergency service, dial 112 then press .

3. Initial communication

International call

Press 0 (long press) to display + then dial the country code without waiting for a tone, then the number you require.

Emergency services

Depending on the operator, you can contact the emergency services with or without a SIM card or when the keyboard is locked. It is sufficient to be in a zone served by a network.

Other emergency service numbers may exist, depending on the country.

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3.3 Volume control

Increase or decrease the volume during a conversation by pressing the or keys.

3.4 Hands free mode

During a call, you can transfer from handset mode to hands free mode by simply pressing one key and the reverse to switch back.

Press .

The Hands free mode enables you to have a conversation with several people and be free to move, for example, to take notes during your conversation.

3.5 Ending a call

Press .

The end of call message appears on the screen.

The screen displays handset mode and

for

for hands

free mode. The light indicator flashes red to

indicate that the loud speaker is active.

Before putting the phone to your ear, check the volume control settings as well as the selected listening method, especially if using integrated hands free mode, which could cause ear damage if used incorrectly.

3. Initial communication

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4. Menu list

According to the model of your phone, to the configuration of the networks and associated subscriptions, certain functions may not be available (indicated by *).