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Introduction To Your Samsung T300 Series
Phone
Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung T300 Series Phone. Using
the latest digital technology, the Samsung T300 Series Phone operates similar
to other wireless phones, while providing superior resonance and tone quality.
Your Samsung T300 Tri-Mode phone is packed with productive
features that are easy to use. Here are some of them:
¨ Operates in 1900 MHz digital CDMA, 800 MHz digital CDMA, and 800
MHz analog networks.
¨ Voice Dialing – 20 Locations
¨ Answer or hang up calls just by opening and closing the flip on the
phone.
¨ User friendly display with dedicated icons for signal strength, service,
roaming, messages, vibrator, and battery
¨ 9 Ring Types, 24 Melody Tones, 10 downloadable ring tones via PC
Link Kit, and Vibrator Alert
¨ Distinctive ringer types for voice, message, and alarm calls
¨ Distinctive ringer volumes for voice, message, and alarm calls
¨ Phone Book Memory – 500 Locations
¨ Call Logs – 10 Locations each for outgoing, incoming, and missed
calls. These 30 numbers are all easy to redial.
¨ 2 way Short Message Services (SMS) and Voicemail notification
¨ Internet MiniBrowser
¨ Pause Dialing for tele-services
¨ Fast Ringer Mute during Incoming Call
¨ Alarm with three programmable alarms
¨ Last number redial – last 10 Numbers
¨ One-touch Turbo dialing – 9 Locations
¨ Two-touch Turbo dialing – 90 Locations
¨ Three-Touch Turbo dialing - 401 Locations
¨ Easily mute the microphone during conversation
¨ Security features including Call Restriction, Secret Number capability,
and Lock mode
¨ Voice Memo recorder - up to 4 minutes
¨ Fax and Data capability
¨ Easily change from English to Spanish user interface
How To Use This Manual
This user guide explains your Samsung T300 phone operations
through easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations. Check out
“Getting to know your phone” on page 17 to get started understanding
the functions of your phone. You’ll find much of what you need to
know about using your new Samsung T300 Series Phone right here.
We’ve included some important safety and usage information that you
should know before using your phone. You’ll find this information in
“Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety” on page 153.
If you still have questions, we’ll be happy to answer them. Just call our
Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at 1.888.987.HELP (4357).
We hope you enjoy using your new Samsung T300 Series Phone, and
thanks for choosing Samsung.
Table of Contents
Your Consumer Package..........................................15
Front View of the Samsung T300..............................16
Getting to know your phone.....................................17
Your consumer package contains the following items:
¨ Samsung SCH-T300 phone
¨ Samsung standard Li-ion battery
¨ Samsung travel charger
¨ User guide
with hand strap
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Front View of the Samsung T300
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Getting to know your phone
Antenna
A device for transmitting or receiving signals. An antenna makes the
call sound clearer when fully extended. Use only in the normal position
and do not touch the antenna excessively when the phone is active.
Backlight Features
Your keypad has backlighting for easy visibility. For further information
on this feature see “Backlight” on page 98.
CLR (Clear) Key
The clear key is used to erase numbers or characters that have been
entered incorrectly, or it can be used to return to a previous screen in
the menu.
¨ If an incorrect number or character has been entered on the display
screen, press the CLR key once briefly, to erase it.
¨ To erase all digits or characters from the display screen, press this key
for one second.
¨ To back up one menu level, press once, briefly.
¨ To return to standby mode from any menu, press.
Display Screen
The display has two areas, an upper line of stationary icons, and the
lower text and graphic area.
¨ The top line of icons shown on the LCD (liquid crystal display), are
displayed according to the phone’s operating mode. For further
information see “Turning your Phone On” on page 22.
¨ The lower area of the LCD displays the InUse information, for example (if
available), the calling party’s name and number, the call timer, mute and
call waiting, as well as menus, sub menus etc.
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End (power On/Off Key)
This key is utilized several ways:
¨ Press and hold to turn on your phone.
¨ Press and hold to turn off your phone.
¨ Press once to disconnect a call or to return to standby mode and cancel
your input.
Front Flip
Closing your phone’s flip ends a call. There are several options that can
be set when you open the phone’s flip:
¨ Answer an incoming call: To set this option, and for further information
see “Answer Mode” on page 122
¨ Voice dial an individual: To set this option, and for further information
see “Voice Dialing” on page 105.
¨ Control the backlight: To set this option, and for further information see
“Backlight” on page 98.
Headset Connector
This is where the optional headset connects to the phone. The headset
includes an earpiece and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit
so you can converse without using your hands.
Internet/Web Button
This button allows you to access instant information such as stock
quotes and weather via the Internet. Browsing the web via the phone is
not the same as using your computer. Site providers have selected only
the critical aspects of their site to present to wireless phone users, and
have removed most graphics.
LED Indicator
Flashes to indicate an incoming call or message. When the phone is
closed and the ringer is set to off, the LED indicator will notify you that
there is an incoming call or message.
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¨ Lights up when you turn on the phone.
Menu Key
Press to enter the menu facility.
Microphone
A typical microphone used for conversation, but this microphone also
accepts voice commands for voice dialing and voice memos.
Numeric Key Functions
Numeric keys can be used to enter text, numbers and special
characters.
Receiver
Is for listening to voice conversations.
Send Key
This key performs several useful functions:
¨ Press to answer calls.
¨ Dial a number and press to connect.
¨ Press it twice in when in standby mode to redial the last outgoing
number.
OK/Navigation Key
When in the menu facility this key allows you to scroll through the
menu options using your thumb. It also stores information that you
have entered and acts as an “OK” button when you press it in the
center. When in standby mode, it functions as a hot key when it is
pressed or clicked in any of the four directions.
Pushing the OK/Navigation key to the left or right displays different
screen savers loaded into the phone. Pushing it up/down displays the
Phone Book.
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Voice Memo Button
Located on the left side of the phone.
¨ Press and hold this button to record up to 240 seconds of audio.
¨ A total of four minutes of audio can be recorded. These voice memos can
be stored indefinitely or erased as desired.
¨ From the menu in standby mode, press the voice memo button briefly to
view the voice memo menu.
¨ Can record audio during a conversation.
Voice Privacy Icon
The Voice Privacy icon is cycled between “P” and “D” since the phone
is set to enhanced privacy by default. The privacy icon indicates that the
phone is ready to use the privacy option is available in the network. For
more information on the privacy feature, see “Privacy” on page 94.
Volume/Scroll Buttons
These buttons (one up/one down) on the side of the phone are used to
set audio volume levels.
Press the volume/scroll buttons to:
¨ Scroll up/down or through the menu functions.
¨ Adjust the headphone volume during conversation.
¨ Adjust the ringer (8 levels) volume in standby mode. (No bars indicate
that the ringer is turned off.)
¨ Turn on/off Vibrate mode.
¨ Mute ringer during an incoming call.
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Interface (IF) Adapter
Located at the bottom of the phone.
¨ Before using, gently pry the cover from the phone to expose the IF
adapter.
¨ This plug is used to connect additional phone accessories such as the
travel charger and data cable.
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Getting Started
Getting Connected
You must contact your service provider to obtain service for your
Samsung T300 phone. It is suggested that you read this user guide to
fully understand the features that your phone supports.
Turning your Phone On
To turn your phone on, open the phone’s flip cover and press
the
on:
The service light in the top left of the phone flashes, and an alert
sounds. The phone begins searching for a network signal. When a
signal is found, the date, time and day is displayed, and the phone
enters standby mode. You can now send and receive calls. The standby
mode screen is shown below:
key. Hold down the key for a few seconds to turn the phone
¨ Signal strength icon .
¨ Battery strength icon
¨ Time and date.
¨ Day
¨ Roam
¨ Digital Mode
¨ Analog Mode
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Note: If the phone is out-of-service theicon displays. If this happens
you cannot place or receive calls. You can try later when service becomes
available. For further information see “The Top Line of the Display Screen” on
page 33
Turning your Phone Off
To turn your phone off, press and hold thekey for more than 2
seconds. Notice that when the phone is turned off, both the display
screen and backlight are off.
Note: If your phone is on and the key is selected for less than one
second, the phone will not turn off. This feature stops your phone from being
turned off accidentally.
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List of Menu Functions
This list displays the menu structure and indicates the number
assigned to each option.