Samsung SCH - T300 User Manual

SCH - T300
PORTABLE
CELLULAR
TELEPHONE
User’s Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc.
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English: 2001:1:31. Version A Printed in South Korea User Guide GH68-01704A
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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
Antenna............................................................................... 17
Backlight Features............................................................... 17
CLR (Clear) Key .................................................................. 17
Display Screen .................................................................... 17
End (power On/Off Key) ..................................................... 18
Front Flip............................................................................ 18
Headset Connector.............................................................. 18
Internet/Web Button............................................................ 18
LED Indicator...................................................................... 18
Menu Key ............................................................................ 19
Microphone ........................................................................ 19
Numeric Key Functions........................................................ 19
Receiver.............................................................................. 19
Send Key ............................................................................. 19
OK/Navigation Key ............................................................... 19
Voice Memo Button............................................................. 20
Voice Privacy Icon............................................................... 20
Volume/Scroll Buttons ........................................................ 20
Interface (IF) Adapter ......................................................... 21
Getting Started.........................................................22
Getting Connected ............................................................... 22
Turning your Phone On....................................................... 22
Turning your Phone Off....................................................... 23
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List of Menu Functions............................................. 24
Using your Phone’s Menus.......................................29
Accessing Menus by Scrolling ..............................................29
Returning to the Previous Menu ...........................................30
Accessing Menus by using their Short Cut Number...............30
Your phone’s modes................................................31
Lock Mode...........................................................................31
Power Save Mode.................................................................31
Standby Mode ......................................................................31
Conversation/Talk Mode ......................................................32
Silent Mode..........................................................................32
The Top Line of the Display Screen.......................... 33
Using the Battery......................................................35
Installing the battery.............................................................35
Removing the Battery ...........................................................36
Charging the Battery.............................................................36
Low Battery Indicator...........................................................37
The Empty Battery Icon ........................................................37
Charging with a Travel Charger ............................................37
Caring for the Battery ..............................................39
Protecting your battery.........................................................39
Disposal of Lithium Ion batteries .........................................39
Calls ........................................................................ 40
Outgoing ..............................................................................40
Incoming .............................................................................40
Missed .................................................................................41
Three Way Calling ................................................................42
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Erase logs ........................................................................... 43
Keeping track of call logs..........................................................43
Reviewing outgoing, incoming, or missed calls .........................44
Air Time.............................................................................. 45
Last Call .............................................................................. 45
Total ................................................................................... 46
Erase Total.......................................................................... 47
Lifetime ............................................................................... 48
Phone Book .............................................................49
Answering a Call.................................................................. 50
Find Name........................................................................... 51
Add Entry ............................................................................ 52
Assigning a Specific Memory Address.................................. 53
Pause Dialing ...................................................................... 54
Storing Pauses in a Phone Book Entry................................. 54
Pause dialing from a stored phone book entry .................... 55
Manual pause dialing ................................................................56
Editing phone book numbers .................................................... 56
Prepending a phone Number ....................................................57
Erasing phone book entries....................................................... 58
Adding a name ringer................................................................58
E-mail address..........................................................................59
Finding an Entry.................................................................. 60
Relation Search................................................................... 61
Secret phone book numbers .....................................................61
To add a new phone number to the Phone Book.......................61
Setting speed dial......................................................................62
Storing phone numbers at the end of a call ............................... 63
Shortcuts to Storing Phone Numbers................................... 63
Dialing numbers from the phone book.................... 64
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Shortcuts to Memory Dialing................................................64
Web/MiniBrowser ....................................................66
Launching the Minibrowser .................................................66
Exiting the Web/Minibrowser ...............................................67
The MiniBrowser Start and End Prompts .............................67
The MiniBrowser Soft Keys...................................................68
Navigating the Web...............................................................69
How the Keys Work in the MiniBrowser ...............................70
Entering Text, Numbers, or Symbols ....................................71
Alphabetical Text Entry.........................................................72
Number Entry.......................................................................72
Symbol Entry........................................................................73
T9 Word Text Entry..............................................................74
Scheduler ................................................................ 75
Today...................................................................................75
How to schedule an event:.........................................................75
View Month..........................................................................76
How to view an event:................................................................77
Calendar ...................................................................................78
Date .....................................................................................79
Jump to date.............................................................................79
Using jump to date....................................................................79
To Do List ............................................................................80
How to create a to do list..........................................................80
To view, edit, add, or erase to do list items...............................80
Countdown...........................................................................81
Creating a Countdown item ....................................................... 81
Adding, editing, and erasing a countdown item......................... 82
World Time..........................................................................83
Checking the Current Time in Another City or Country .............. 83
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Calculate............................................................................. 83
Performing a calculation...........................................................83
Alarm .................................................................................. 85
Alarm set...................................................................................85
To edit a programmed alarm ....................................................85
Sounds.....................................................................86
Ringer Options.................................................................... 86
Adjusting Ringer Volume (Quickly)..................................... 86
Adjusting Voice Volume during a Call.................................. 86
Ringer Volume .................................................................... 86
Ringer Type......................................................................... 87
Voice Calls.................................................................................88
Messages................................................................................... 88
Browser MSG ...................................................................... 90
Viewing Browser Messages........................................................90
Key Beep ............................................................................. 90
Alerts .................................................................................. 90
Minute beep..............................................................................91
Service ......................................................................................91
Connect.....................................................................................92
Disconnect................................................................................92
Fade..........................................................................................93
Roam ........................................................................................94
Privacy ......................................................................................94
Voice Volume ...................................................................... 95
Roam Ringer ....................................................................... 96
Power On/Off ...................................................................... 97
Display.....................................................................98
Display Options................................................................... 98
Backlight............................................................................. 98
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Banner.................................................................................99
Animation ..........................................................................100
My Phone Number .............................................................101
To display my phone number:.................................................101
To view your phone number during a conversation:................102
Language............................................................................102
Set Time.............................................................................103
Auto Hyphen......................................................................103
LCD Contrast......................................................................104
Version ..............................................................................104
Voice dial...............................................................105
Voice Dialing......................................................................105
Tips on Recording Names ..................................................105
Record...............................................................................106
Play/Erase ..........................................................................107
To play voice dialing entries:...................................................107
To erase all voice dialing entries:............................................107
Set Active............................................................................108
Training.............................................................................108
Undo Train.........................................................................109
Voice memo...........................................................110
Voice Memo............................................................... 110
Play/Erase...............................................................................111
Call Answer............................................................ 112
On/Off................................................................................112
Default Greeting.................................................................113
Call Screen.........................................................................113
Wait Time...........................................................................114
Inbox.................................................................................115
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Games....................................................................116
Game Menu....................................................................... 116
Push Push......................................................................... 116
Object .....................................................................................116
Key Commands........................................................................117
Fly Ribon........................................................................... 117
Object .....................................................................................117
Puzzle World..................................................................... 118
Object .....................................................................................118
Spider Hunter ................................................................... 119
Object .....................................................................................119
Setup .....................................................................120
Auto Retry......................................................................... 120
Auto Answer ...................................................................... 121
Answer Mode.................................................................... 122
Tone Length ...................................................................... 122
Set NAM ............................................................................ 123
Roam Option..................................................................... 124
Data/Fax............................................................................ 124
Receiving a fax........................................................................126
Changing your phone back to voice calling ............................. 127
Ending a fax or data call..........................................................127
Sending a fax or data file.........................................................127
Set Network....................................................................... 128
Mail Kit..................................................................129
Mobile Originating (MO) SMS Text Messaging .................. 129
Creating a New SMS Message...................................................129
Multiple Addressing.................................................................132
Options Menu..........................................................................132
Replying to a Message .............................................................133
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Viewing Messages.................................................................... 134
New Messages....................................................................134
Inbox.................................................................................136
Receiving a message in standby mode ..................................... 136
Receiving a message while on a call ........................................ 136
Receiving a Message in Standby Mode..................................... 136
Reviewing numeric pages, text messages, and
browser messages...................................................................136
Outbox...............................................................................137
Sent.........................................................................................137
Stored.....................................................................................138
Delivery Acknowlegment....................................................138
MSG Setup..........................................................................139
Canned Messages .................................................................... 139
Message options.................................................................139
Message Ringing................................................................140
Message Time ....................................................................141
Creating a New Message: ....................................................141
Message Memory Capacity .................................................142
Messages and Lock Mode ..................................................142
Voicemail...........................................................................142
Listening to your Messages...................................................... 143
Security..................................................................144
Security Features................................................................144
Lock Mode.........................................................................144
Locking the phone..................................................................144
Unlocking the phone...............................................................145
Dialing in lock mode...............................................................145
To place an outgoing call in lock mode:.................................. 145
Restrict ..............................................................................146
Lock Code..........................................................................146
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Emergency #..................................................................... 147
Storing numbers......................................................................148
Send PIN........................................................................... 148
Clearing the Memory ......................................................... 149
Resetting the Phone........................................................... 150
Privacy.............................................................................. 150
InUse Menu............................................................152
Usage guidelines:
all about performance and safety...........................153
Understanding Signal Strength........................................... 153
Understanding the Power Save Mode................................. 153
Understanding how Your Phone Operates ......................... 153
Specifications are Subject to Change ................................. 153
Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals ............................... 154
Antenna Care..................................................................... 154
Phone Operation............................................................... 154
Tips on Efficient Operation......................................................155
How to Order Accessories ................................................. 155
Operating a Motor Vehicle ................................................ 156
Electronic Devices............................................................. 156
Pacemakers.............................................................................156
Other Medical Devices ............................................................157
TTY Access ..............................................................................157
Vehicles...................................................................................157
Posted Facilities.......................................................................157
Aircraft.............................................................................. 157
Blasting Areas ................................................................... 158
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres..................................... 158
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air bag.............................. 158
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Storing your phone ............................................................158
Cautions.............................................................................159
Voice Memo.......................................................................159
Your Phone as a Network Device ........................... 160
Acknowledging Special Precautions
and the FCC and Industry Canada Notice................161
Cautions.............................................................................161
FCC Compliance Information .............................................161
Information to User............................................................161
Samsung Phone and Battery Specifications.........................162
Samsung Phone with Standard Battery ...............................162
Samsung T-300 Phone with Extended Battery.....................163
Owner's Record.................................................................163
User Guide Proprietary Notice............................................163
Limited Warranty...................................................169
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Your Consumer Package

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 the icon 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 the key 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.
1. Calls
1: Outgoing 2: Incoming 3: Missed 4: Erase Logs
1: Outgoing 2: Incoming 3: Missed 4: All
5: Air Time
1: Last Call 2: Total 3: Erase Total 4: Lifetime
2. Phone Book
3. Web
4. Scheduler
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1: Find Name 2: Add Entry 3: Find Entry 4: RelationSrch 5: Add email
1: Get in Web 2: Prompt
1: Today 2: View Month 3: Date 4: To Do List 5: Countdown 6: World Time 7: Calculator 8: Alarm Set
5. Sounds
1: Ringer Vol
1: Calls 2: Messages 3: Alarm
2: Ringer Type
1: Voice Calls 2: Messages
3: Alarm 4: Data/Fax In
5: Schedule 3: Key Beep 4: Alerts
1: Minute Beep
2: Service
3: Connect
4: Disconnect
5: Fade
6: Roam
7: Privacy
5: Voice Volume 6: Roam Ringer 7: Power On/Off
1: Voice Mail 2: Text 3: Web MSG
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6. Display
1: Backlight 2: Banner 3: Animation
1: Power On
2: Power Off
3: Idle 1
4: Idle 2
4: My Phone # 5: Language 6: Set Time 7: Auto Hyphen 8: LCD Contrast 9: Version
7. Voice Dial
8. Voice Record
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1: Record 2: Play/Erase 3: Set Active 4: Training 5: Undo Train
1: Voice Memo
1: Record
2: Play/Erase
2: Call Answer
1: On/Off
2: Config
1: Screening 2: Wait Time
3: Inbox
9. Games
1: Push Push 2: Fly Ribon 3: Puzzle World 4: Spider Hunter
*. Setup
0. Mail Kit
1: Auto Retry 2: Auto Answer 3: Answer Mode 4: Tone Length 5: Set NAM 6: Roam Option 7: Data/Fax 8: Set Network
1: New Message 2: Inbox
1: Voice
2: Text
3: Web 3: Outbox
1: Sent
2: Stored 4: Delivery 5: MSG Setup
1: General
1: Scroll Timer 2: Msg. Remind
2: New Message
1: Call Back # 2: Save Message 3: Entry Method 4: Delivery Ack 5: Canned Msg.
3: Erase
1: Voice Notif. 2: Received 3: Sent 4: Stored 5: All
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#. Security
InUse Menu
1: Lock Mode 2: Restrict 3: Lock Code 4: Emergency # 5: Send Pin 6: Clear MEM 7: Reset Phone 8: Privacy
1: Mute/Quit 2: Calls
1: Outgoing
2: Incoming
3: Missed
4: Erase Logs
1: Outgoing 2: Incoming 3: Missed 4: All
5: Air Time
1: Last Call 2: Total 3: Erase Total 4: Lifetime
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3: PhoneBook
1: Find Name 2: Add Entry 3: Find Entry 4: RelationSrch 5: Add email
4: Silent/Quit 5: Send Tel# 6: My Phone# 7: Version 8: Privacy
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