Samsung SGH P300 User Manual

Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,

some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.

* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear

different from the illustrations in this guide.

World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.: GH68-08601A

English. 02/2006. Rev. 1.0

SGH-P300 User’s Guide

Important

safety

precautions

Drive safely at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first.

Switch off the phone when refuelling

Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

Switch off in an aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Switch off the phone near all medical equipment

Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. F ollow any regulations or rules in force.

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.

Be aware of special regulations

Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

Water resistance

Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.

Emergency calls

Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press .

Keep your phone away from small children

Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children.

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.

• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries accord ing to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 83.

Important safety precautions

About this Guide

This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please ref er to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.”

In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:

Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.

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[ ]

< >

Indicates that you can get more information on the referenced page.

Indicates that you need to press the Navigation

→

keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.

Indicates a key on the phone. For example, [].

Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed on the phone screen. For example, <

• Camera and camcorder

Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video.

Special

features of your phone

•MP3 player

Play MP3 music files using your phone as an MP3 player.

•Bluetooth

Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology.

• Get personal with photo caller ID

See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays.

•Name card

Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card.

•E-mail

Send and receive e-mails with image, video, and audio attachments.

•Java

Enjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games.

•Calendar

Keep track of your daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.

Special features of your phone

•Web browser

Access the wireless web to get current information and up-to-theminute a wide variety of media content.

• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, image, video, and audio.

• Voice recorder

Record memos or sounds.

Unpack 6

Make sure you have each item

Your phone 6

Buttons, features, and locations

Get started 7

First steps to operating your phone

Install and charge the phone..................................... 7

Power on or off........................................................ 8

Keys and display ..................................................... 9

Access menu functions ............................................ 11

Customise your phone............................................. 12

Make/Answer calls .................................................. 14

Use the leather case................................................ 14

Step outside the phone 15

Begin with your camera, MP3 player, web, and other special features

Use camera............................................................ 15

Play MP3s.............................................................. 16

Browse the web...................................................... 17

Use Phonebook ...................................................... 18

Send messages...................................................... 19

View messages....................................................... 21

Use Bluetooth ........................................................ 22

Enter text 23

AB, T9, Number, and Symbol mode

Call functions 25

Advanced calling features

Menu functions 29

All menu options listed

Solve problems 81

Help and personal needs

Health and safety information 83

Index 90

Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <

1 Call records

1 Current contacts 2 Missed calls 3 Dialled calls 4 Received calls 5 Delete all 6 Call time 7 Call cost

2 Phonebook

1 Contact list 2 Add new contact 3 Group 4 Speed dial 5 My namecard 6 Own number 7 Management 8 Service number

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3 Application s

1 Java world 2 MP3 player 3 Voice recorder 4 World time 5 Alarm 6 PIM sync 7 Calculator 8 Converter 9 Timer 0 Stopwatch

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4 Browser

1 Home 2 Bookmarks 3 http:// 4 WAP profile 5 Clear cache

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5 Messages

1 Create message 2 My messages 3 Templates 4 Delete all 5 Settings 6 Memory status

6 File manager

1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds 5 Other files 6 Memory status

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1 Time & Date

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2 Phone settings

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3 Display settings 4 Sound settings

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5 Network services

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6 Bluetooth

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7 Security

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8 Connection settings

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Unpack

Make sure you have each item

Phone

Leather case Battery User’s guide

You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.

Trav el adapter

Your ph one

Buttons, features, and locations

Earpiece

Display

Left soft key

Volume keys

Web access/

Confirm key

Dial key

Special

function keys

Microphone

Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right)

Right soft key Correct key

Power on/off/ Menu exit key

MP3 key

Alphanumeric keys

Camera

lens

Flash

Headset

jack

Camera

key

Get started

First steps to operating your phone

SIM card information

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.

Install and charge the phone

Remove the battery cover.

Insert the SIM card.

Install the battery.

Lock the cover.

Replace the cover.

Plug the travel adapter into the phone.

If the

phone is already on,

first turn it off by hold ing

[]

Make sure that the goldcoloured contacts on the card face down into the phone.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

Get started

When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the ad ap t er fro m th e power outlet.

Remove the adapter from the phone.

Power on or off

Switch on

Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.

1. Press and hold [ ] to turn on

2. If necessary, enter the PIN and

the phone.

press <OK>.

Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

• a warning tone sounds,

• the low battery message displays, and

• the empty battery icon blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone

automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.

Switch off

Keypad lock

You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental key presses from affecting phone operations.

In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]. To unlock the keypad, press the left sof t key and then [ ].

You can also set the length of time that elapses before the keypad locks automatically.p. 70

Press and hold [ ].

Keys and display

Keys

Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display .

In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.

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In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser.

In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input.

Delete characters from the display. Make or answer a call.

In Idle mode, retrieve the recent numbers dialled, missed, or received.

End a call. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the

phone to Idle mode.

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In Idle mode, press and hold to access the

MP3 player

Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.

In Idle mode, press and hold your voicemail server. Press and hold [ enter an international call prefix.

Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate

or deactivate Quiet mode. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.

Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, adjust the keypad tone

volume.

In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera.

In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video.

menu.

[1]

to access

Get started

] to

Get started

Display

Layout

Icons

Menu Contacts

Icons

display various icon s.

Text and graphics

display messages, instructions, and information you enter.

Soft key function indicators

show the current func tio n s assigned to the soft keys.

Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area; you

cannot make or receive a call GPRS network Roaming network New message New e-mail New voicemail

Call diverting feature active Home Zone, if registered for the

appropriate service Office Zone, if registered for the

appropriate service Bluetooth feature active Connected to hand-free kit or

headset

Synchronised with PC Alarm set Call ringer set to vibrate Quiet mode (Vibration) Quiet mode (Mute) Mute mode, during a call Battery power level

* Depending on your country or service provider, the

icons shown on the display may vary.

Access menu functions

Use the soft keys

The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role.

Select Back

Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.

Press the right soft key to return to the previous menu level.

Select an option

1. Press the appropriate soft key.

2. Press the Navigation key s to move to the next or previous option.

3. Press <

Select

>, <OK>, or [ ] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

4. To exit, choose either of the following methods.

•Press <

Back

> to move up

one level.

• Press [ ] to return to Idle

mode.

Get started

Use shortcuts

Press the number key corresponding to the option you want.

Get started

Customise your phone

Display language

Call ringer melody

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings → Language

2. Select a language.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings → Incoming call → Ringtone

2. Select an sound category.

3. Select an sound.

4. Press <

Settings → Phone

Settings → Sound

Save

Idle mode

wallpaper

Menu mode skin colour

You ca n set wallpaper for the idle screen on the display.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings → Wallpaper → Wallpaper image

2. Select an image category.

3. Select an image.

4. Press <

5. Press <

You can change the colour for the display components, such as title bars and highlight bars.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings → Skin

2. Select a colour pattern.

Settings → Display

Select Save

Settings → Display

Menu shortcuts

Quiet mode

You can set the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access your favourite menus.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings → Short cut

2. Select a key.

3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

You can switch the phone to Quiet mode to avoid disturbing other people.

Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.

Settings → Phone

Phone lock

You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Security → Change password

2. Enter the default password,

00000000

3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <OK>.

4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.

5. Select

6. Select

7. Enter the password and press <OK>.

Settings →

, and press <OK>.

Phone lock Enable

Get started

Make/Answer calls Use the leather case

The portable leather case, spec ia lly de sig ned for y ou r

Make a call

Answer a call

1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number.

2. Press [ ].

3. To end the call, press [ ].

1. When the phone is ringing, press [ ].

2. To end the call, press [ ].

phone, has an internal battery so that you don’t need to carry an extra battery. When you charge the phone with the leather case, you can charge both batteries at once.

• The leather case’s battery may be bent or damaged by careless handling of the case. Be especially careful not to sit down with the leather case on a back pocket.

• Always keep the leather case dry. Humidity m ay deform it's original shape.

Adjust the volume during a call

Press [ / ].

Insert the phone

Slide the phone down into place. The lock will fasten automatically.

Remove the phone

Push the lock on both slide and the slide the phone up.

Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, MP3 player, web, and other special features

Use camera

Take a photo

View a photo

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [] to turn on the camera.

2. Adjust the image to be captured.

3. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.

Pres

s <

Preview

another photo.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Images → Photos

2. Select the photo you want.

> to

take

File manager →

Step outside the phone

Record a video

Play a video

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.

2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.

3. Press [ ] to start recording.

4. Press [ ] to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.

5. Press <

2. Select the video you want.

Preview

another video.

In Idle mode, press < and select

Videos → Video clips

> to record

File manager →

Play MP3s

Copy MP3 files to the phone

Create a play list

Use these methods:

• Download from the wireless webp. 43

• Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC StudioSamsung PC Studio User’s Guide

• Receive via Bluetoothp. 76

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [].

2. Press <

3. For

4. Press <

Options Add to playlist → Add all or Add files

Add files

select the files you want and press <

Select

Back

MP3 player screen.

> and select

, press [ ] to

> to return to the

Play MP3 file

1. From the MP3 player screen, press [ ].

2. During playback, use the following keys:

• Up: pauses or resumes

playback.

• Left: moves back to the

previous file.

• Right: skips to the next file.

• / : adjusts the volume.

• Down: stops playback.

Browse the web

Using a built-in web browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to enjoy downloads of web content.

Launch the web browser

Navigate the browser

In Idle mode, press [ ].

• T o scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down].

• To select an item, press <

Options

• To return to the previous page, press <

Back

• To access browser options, press <

> and select

Options

Select

> and select

Step outside the phone

Use Phonebook

Add an entry

To the phone’s memory:

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <

2. Select

3. Specify contact information:

4. Press <

Save contact → Phone

→

a number type.

First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other , Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Memo.

Save

entry.

Options

> to save the

Find an entry

To the SIM card:

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <

2. Select

3. Enter a name.

4. Press <

1. In Idle mode, press

2. Select an entry.

3. Scroll to a number and press

Save contact → SIM

Save

entry.

Contacts

[] edit contact information.

to dial, or press [ ] to

Options

> to save the

Create and send a name card

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

namecard

2. Specify your contact information.

3. Press < name card.

4. T o send the name card to other people, press < select method.

Phonebook →

Save

> to save the

Send → a sending

Options

> and

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Enter the message text.

3. Press <

4. Enter destination numbers.

5. Press [ ] to send the

and select

message →

Save and send

message.

Messages → Create

Text message

Options

> and select or

Send only

Step outside the phone

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

message → message

2. Select

3. Enter the message subject and press [ ].

Messages → Create

Multimedia

Subject

Step outside the phone

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

(continued)

4. Select

5. For

6. Select

7. Enter the message text and

8. Press <

9. Enter destination numbers or

10.Press [ ] to send the

Image and video

Sound

Image and video

Add image

add an image or a video clip. For

and add a sound clip.

press [ ].

Send

addresses.

message.

Sound

Message

Options

Add video

, select

> and select

, select

and

Add sound

Send an e-mail

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

message →

2. Select

3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ ].

4. Select

5. Enter the e-mail text and press [].

6. Select

7. Add image, video, sound, music files, or document files.

8. Press <

Send

9. Enter e-mail addresses.

10.Press [ ] to send the e-mail.

Messages → Create

Subject

Message

File attached

Options

Menu>

> and select

View messages

View a text message

View a multimedia message

When a notification appears:

1. Press <

2. Select a message from the

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Select an SMS message ( ).

When a notification appears:

1. Press <

2. Press <

3. Select the message from the

View

Inbox.

and select

messages → Inbox

Retrieve

Inbox.

Messages → My

View

Options

> and select

View an e-mail

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

messages → Inbox

2. Select the MMS message ( ).

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

messages →

2. Select an account.

3. Press < e-mails or headers.

4. Select an e-mail or a header.

5. If you selected a header, press <

Options

Retrieve

Messages → My

Yes

> to download new

> and select

Email box

Step outside the phone

Use Bluetooth

Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely.

Turn on Bluetooth

Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device

In Idle mode, press < select

Settings → Bluetooth →

Activation → On

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Bluetooth → My devices → Search for new devices

2. Select a device.

3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN code or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN code, if it has one, and press <OK>.

When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete.

Settings →

> and

Send data

Receive data

1. Access an application,

Phonebook, File manager Calendar

2. Scroll to an item.

3. Press <

Send (via) →

4. Select a device.

5. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>.

To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active.

If necessary, press < confirm the reception.

Options

Bluetooth

> and select

Yes

, or

> to

Enter text

AB, T9, Number, and Symbol mode

You can enter text for some features, such as messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode.

Changing the text input mode

The text input mode indicator appea rs when the cursor is in a text field.

• Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 ( ) and AB ( ) modes. Depending on your country, you may also be able to access an inp ut mode for your specific language.

• Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number () mode.

• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.

Using AB mode

Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen.

Keys

(Creating an SMS message with uni-code encoding)

Characters in order displayed

Upper case

Lower case

Enter text

Tips for using AB mode

• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same k ey , w ait for the curs or to move to the right auto matically or press [Ri ght]. Then, enter the next letter.

• Press [ ] to insert a space.

• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.

•Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.

Using T9 mode

T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.

Entering a word in T9 mode

1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter.

For example, press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to enter HELLO in T9 mode.

T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.

2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.

3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative wor d choices for the keys that you have pressed.

For example, OF and ME use [6] and [3].

4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next word.

Tips for using T9 mode

• Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically.

• Press [ ] to insert a space.

• Press the Navigation keys to mov e th e cursor.

• Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.

Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary

This feature may not be available for some languages.

1. Enter the word that you want to add.

2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When there are no more alternative words,

Add

appears on the bottom line.

3. Press <

4. Enter the word you want using AB mode and press <OK>.

Add

Using Number mode

Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Using Symbol mode

Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols.

To Press

display more symbols [Up] or [Down]. select a symbol the corresponding

clear the entered symbols [C]. insert the symbols <OK>.

number key.

Call functions

Advanced calling features

Making a call

1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.

2. Press [ ].

• Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold

] to clear the whole display. You can move the

[ cursor to edit an incorrect digit.

• Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.

Making an international call

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0]. The + character appears.

2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press [ ].

Redialling recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers.

Call functions

2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ ].

Making a call from Phonebook

Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.p. 31

You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number keys.p. 33

You can quickly dial a number from the SIM card using its location number assigned when stored.

1. In Idle mode, enter a location number and press [].

2. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll through other numbers.

3. Press <

Dial

> or [ ] to dial the number you want.

Ending a call

Press [ ].

Answering a call

When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.

Press <

> or [ ] to answer the call.

Tips for answering a call

• When

• Press <

• Press and hold [ / ] to reject a call or mute the

Anykey answer

any key, except for <

Reject

ringer, depending on the setting.p. 70

Reject

> or [ ] to reject a call.

is active, you can press

> or [ ].p. 71

Volume key

Viewing missed calls

If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed.

1. Press <

2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls.

3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want.

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Samsung SGH P300 User Manual

About this Guide

Contents

Overview of menu functions

Unpack

Your ph one

Get started

Install and charge the phone

Power on or off

Keys and display

Access menu functions

Customise your phone

Make/Answer calls Use the leather case

Step outside the phone

Use camera

Play MP3s

Browse the web

Use Phonebook

Send messages

View messages

Use Bluetooth

Enter text

Changing the text input mode

Using AB mode

Using T9 mode

Using Number mode

Using Symbol mode

Call functions

Making a call

Ending a call

Answering a call

Viewing missed calls