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If the phone prompts you for the time and date, enter the local time, select the time

zone of your location in terms of the time difference with respect to Greenwich Mean

Time (GMT), and enter the date. 

See "Date and time", p. 33.

When you switch on your phone for the first time, you may be prompted to get the

configuration settings from your service provider (network service). For more

information, refer to 

Connect to support

. See 

"Configuration"

, p

37

, and

"Configuration setting service"

, p. 

9

.

Standby mode

When the phone is ready for use, and you have not entered any characters, the phone

is in the standby mode.

Display

1 Signal strength of the cellular network 
2 Battery charge status 
3 Indicators
4 Name of the network or the operator logo
5 Clock
6 Display
7 Function of the left selection key
8 Function of the Navi key
9 Function of the right selection key

You may change the function of the left and right selection key. 

See "Left and right

selection keys", p. 34.

Power saving

Your phone has a 

Power saver

 and a 

Sleep mode

 feature in order to save battery power

in the standby mode when no keys are pressed. These features may be activated. 

See

"Display", p. 33.

Active standby

The active standby mode displays a list of selected phone features and information that

you can directly access.
To activate or deactivate the active standby mode, select 

Menu

 > 

Settings

 >

Display

 > 

Active standby

 > 

Active standby mode

.

Get started

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Summary of Contents for 6300i

Page 1: ...Nokia 6300i User Guide 9208311 Issue 1 ...

Page 2: ...tandard by a consumer engaged in a personal and noncommercial activity and ii for use in connection with MPEG 4 video provided by a licensed video provider No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information including that related to promotional internal and commercial uses may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com Nokia operates a policy of ongoing de...

Page 3: ...our local service facility This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Nokia could void the user s authority to operate th...

Page 4: ...s 18 Voice dialling 18 Options during a call 19 4 Write text 19 Text modes 19 Traditional text input 20 Predictive text input 20 5 Navigate the menus 20 6 Messaging 21 Text and multimedia messages 21 Text messages 21 Multimedia messages 21 Create a text or multimedia message 21 Read a message and reply 22 Send messages 22 E mail 23 E mail setup wizard 23 Write and send an e mail 23 Read an e mail ...

Page 5: ...r look 41 Radio 42 Tune in to radio stations 42 Radio features 42 Voice recorder 42 Equaliser 43 Stereo widening 43 15 Web 43 Connect to a service 44 Appearance settings 44 Cache memory 44 Browser security 44 16 Maps 45 Download maps 45 Maps and GPS 46 Extra services 46 17 Organiser 46 Alarm clock 46 Calendar 47 To do list 47 Notes 47 Calculator 47 Timers 48 Stopwatch 48 18 Applications 48 Launch ...

Page 6: ...Hearing aids 54 Vehicles 54 Potentially explosive environments 55 Emergency calls 55 CERTIFICATION INFORMATION SAR 56 Index 57 Contents ...

Page 7: ...st consideration while driving should be road safety INTERFERENCE All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference which could affect performance SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS Follow any restrictions Switch the device off in aircraft near medical equipment fuel chemicals or blasting areas QUALIFIED SERVICE Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product ENHANCEMENTS AND BATTERI...

Page 8: ...your device When connecting to any other device read its user guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products Network services To use the phone you must have service from a wireless service provider Many of the features require special network features These features are not available on all networks other networks may require that you make specific arrangements with yo...

Page 9: ...ternet services the multimedia messaging service MMS Nokia Xpress audio messaging or remote internet server synchronisation your phone needs the correct configuration settings For more information on availability contact your service provider or the nearest authorised Nokia dealer or visit the support area on the Nokia website See Nokia support p 10 When you have received the settings as a configu...

Page 10: ...dater PC application To update the device software you need the Nokia Software Updater application and a compatible PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 XP or Vista operating system broadband internet access and a compatible data cable to connect your device to the PC To get more information and to download the Nokia Software Updater application visit www nokia com softwareupdate or your local Nokia web...

Page 11: ...ted content comes with an associated activation key that defines your rights to use the content Other transfer methods may not transfer the activation keys which need to be restored with the content for you to be able to continue the use of OMA DRM protected content after the device memory is formatted You may also need to restore the activation keys in case the files on your device get corrupted ...

Page 12: ... corrupt data stored on the card You phone supports microSD cards up to 4 GB 1 Remove the back cover of the phone 2 Insert the card into the microSD card slot with the contact surface facing down and press it until it locks into place 3 Replace the back cover Remove the microSD card Important Do not remove the memory card in the middle of an operation when the cardis beingaccessed Removing thecard...

Page 13: ...necessarily while the antenna is transmitting or receiving Contact with such an antenna affects the communication quality and may cause the device to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed and may reduce the battery life The figure shows the antenna area marked in grey Headset Warning Listen to music at a moderate level Continuous exposure to high volume may damage your hearing Do n...

Page 14: ...l key 5 Call key 6 Keypad 7 End key 8 Microphone 9 Charger connector 10 Nokia AV Connector 2 5 mm 11 Mini USB cable connector 12 Volume down key 13 Volume up key 14 Power key 15 Loudspeaker 16 Camera lens Switch the phone on and off To switch the phone on or off press and hold the power key If the phone prompts for a PIN code enter the code displayed as Get started 2008 Nokia All rights reserved 1...

Page 15: ...strength of the cellular network 2 Battery charge status 3 Indicators 4 Name of the network or the operator logo 5 Clock 6 Display 7 Function of the left selection key 8 Function of the Navi key 9 Function of the right selection key You may change the function of the left and right selection key See Left and right selection keys p 34 Power saving Your phone has a Power saver and a Sleepmode featur...

Page 16: ... press and hold 1 You can use keys as shortcuts See Dialling shortcuts p 18 Indicators You have unread messages You have unsent cancelled or failed messages You have missed calls The keypad is locked The phone does not ring for an incoming calls or text messages An alarm is set The phone is registered to the GPRS or EGPRS network The phone has an open GPRS or EGPRS connection The GPRS or EGPRS con...

Page 17: ...ergency call while the device is locked and in the flight profile you may be also able to enter an official emergency number programmed in your device in the lock code field and select Call The device will confirm that you are about to exit flight profile to start an emergency call Keypad lock To lock the keypad to prevent accidental keypresses select Menu and press within 3 5 seconds To unlock th...

Page 18: ...See Manage contacts p 26 To adjust the volume in a call press the volume key up or down You may also use internet telephony See Internet calls p 30 Incoming call To answer an incoming call press the call key To end the call press the end key To reject an incoming call press the end key To mute the ringing tone select Silence Dialling shortcuts First assign a phone number to one of the number keys ...

Page 19: ... Add to conference End call End all calls and the following Send DTMF to send tone strings Swap to switch between the active call and the call on hold Transfer to connect a call on hold to an active call and disconnect yourself Conference to make a conference call Private call to have a private discussion in a conference call Warning Do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in ...

Page 20: ...he word to the dictionary select Spell Enter the word using traditional text input and select Save To write compound words enter the first part of the word and press the scroll key right to confirm it Write the last part of the word and confirm the word 3 Start writing the next word 5 Navigate the menus The phone offers you an extensive range of functions that are grouped into menus 1 To access th...

Page 21: ...e you can send any text or SMS e mail messages you must save your message centre number Select Menu Messaging Message settings Text messages Message centres Add centre enter a name and the number from the service provider Multimedia messages A multimedia message can contain text pictures sound clips and video clips Only devices that have compatible features can receive and display multimedia messa...

Page 22: ...e Select View to display the message If more than one message was received to display a message select the message from the Inbox and Open Use the scroll key to view all parts of the message To create an answer message select Reply Send messages Message sending To send the message select Send The phone saves the message in the Outbox folder and the sending starts Note The message sent icon or text...

Page 23: ...e 1 Select Menu Messaging Create message E mail message 2 If more than one e mail account is defined select the account from which you want to send the e mail 3 Enter the recipient s e mail address the subject and the e mail message To attach a file select Insert and from the options 4 To send the e mail select Send Read an e mail and reply Important Exercise caution when opening messages Messages...

Page 24: ...ient way 1 Select Menu Messaging Create message Audio message The voice recorder opens 2 Record your message See Voice recorder p 42 3 Enter one or more phone numbers in theTo field or select Add to retrieve anumber 4 To send the message select Send Instant messaging With instant messaging IM network service youcansendshort text messagesto online users You must subscribe to a service and register ...

Page 25: ...s and from the following General settings to save copies of sent messages in your phone to overwrite old messages if the message memory becomes full and to set up other preferences related to messages Text messages to allow delivery reports to set up message centres for SMS and SMS e mail to select the type of character support and to set up other preferences related to text messages Multimedia me...

Page 26: ...s you select another number Search for a contact Select Menu Contacts Names and scroll through the list of contacts or enter the first characters of the contact s name Add and edit details To add or change a detail to a contact select the contact and Details Options Add detail and from the available options Copy or move a contact between the SIM card and phone memory 1 Select Menu Contacts Names 2...

Page 27: ...t and select Details Options Send business card When you receive a business card select Show Save to save the business card in the phone memory Assign dialling shortcuts Create shortcuts by assigning phone numbers to the number keys 2 9 1 Select Menu Contacts Speed dials and scroll to a number key 2 Select Assign or if a number has already been assigned to the key select Options Change 3 Enter a n...

Page 28: ...s on the use of wireless LAN Check with your local authorities for more information Features using wireless LAN increase the demand on battery power and reduce the battery life Find WLANs and connect Display a list of available WLANs connect to or save a WLAN or search for a hidden WLAN To view available WLANs select Menu Settings Connectivity WLAN Available WLANs indicates that you are connected ...

Page 29: ...Ns and open an internet connection if an application needs one To save the battery turn off the automatic search when not needed Saved WLANs Display manage connect to and prioritise your saved WLANs Select Menu Settings Connectivity WLAN Saved WLANs The WLAN with the highest priority is listed first Your device attempts to connect to it To connect manually select a WLAN and Connect Manage your WLA...

Page 30: ...n account select Options Delete Preferred call type To set the preferred call type select Menu Settings Call Call type setting and from the following Internet call only Only internet telephony is used for calls Prefer internet call Internet telephony is used for calls if a WLAN connection is available If not the mobile network is used if available Voice call only Only the GSM network is used for c...

Page 31: ... PC connection to the internet Use Bluetooth technology to connect your compatible PCto the internet without PC Suite software Your phone must have activated a service provider that supports internet access and your PC has to support Bluetooth personal area network PAN After connecting to the network access point NAP service of the phone and pairing with your PC your phone automatically opens a pa...

Page 32: ...d data to the memory card or to an external device Restore backup Select a backup file stored on the memory card or on an external device and restore it to the phone Select Options Details for information about the selected backup file Data transfer Synchronise or copy selected data between your phone and another device PC or network server network service Nokia PC Suite With Nokia PC Suite you ca...

Page 33: ...se and personalise the active standby mode Standby font colour to select the font colour for the standby mode Navigation key icons to display the icons of the scroll key shortcuts in the standby mode when active standby is off Notification details to display details in missed call and message notifications Screen saver to create and set a screen saver Power saver to dim the display automatically a...

Page 34: ...igation key to assign other functions from a predefined list to the navigation key scroll key Active standby key to select the movement of the navigation key to activate the active standby mode Call Select Menu Settings Call and from the following options Call type setting to select the preferred way to establish a phone call Call divert to divert your incoming calls network service You may not be...

Page 35: ...ognition See Voice commands p 35 Flight query to be asked whether to use the flight mode when you switch the phone on With the flight mode all radio connections are switched off Phone updates to receive software updates from your service provider network service This option may not be available depending on your phone See Software updates over the air p 36 Operator selection to set a cellular netw...

Page 36: ...vice is restarted Be sure to back up data before accepting installation of an update Software update settings To allow or disallow software and configuration updates select Menu Settings Configuration Device manager sett Serv softw updates Request a software update 1 Select Menu Settings Phone Phone updates to request available software updates from your service provider 2 Select Current softw det...

Page 37: ... fixed dialling calls may be possible to the official emergency number programmed into your device Select Menu Settings Security and from the following options PIN code request or UPIN code request to request for your PIN or UPIN code every time the phone is switched on Some SIM cards do not allow the code request to be turned off PIN2 code request to select whether the PIN2 code is required when ...

Page 38: ...tion keys 12 Operator menu Access a portal to services provided by your network operator For more information contact your network operator The operator can update this menu with a service message 13 Gallery Manage images video clips music files themes graphics tones recordings and received files These files are stored in the phone memory or on a memory card and may be arranged in folders Folders ...

Page 39: ...sing the memory card on the same phone If you want to use the memory card on another device you are asked for the password To remove the password select Options Delete password Check memory consumption To check the memory consumption of different data groups and the available memory to install new software on your memory card select the memory card and Options Details 14 Media Camera and video Tak...

Page 40: ... to the phone with Nokia PC Suite See Nokia PC Suite p 32 You can also view your recorded or downloaded video clips Music and video files stored in the music folder in the phone memory or on the memory card are automatically detected and added to the music library To open the music player select Menu Media Music player Music menu Access your music and video files stored in the phone memory or on t...

Page 41: ...evel press the volume keys of the phone Operate the music player with the virtual keys on the display To start playing select To pause playing select To skip to the next track select To skip to the beginning of the previous track select twice To fast forward the current track selectand hold To rewind the current track select and hold Release the key at the position you want to continue the music p...

Page 42: ...emory location select Options Save station 3 To enter the name of the radio station select Options Stations Options Rename Select Options and from the following Search all stations to automatically search for the available stations at your location Set frequency to enter the frequency of the desired radio station Stations to list and rename or delete saved stations Change stations Select or or pre...

Page 43: ... in the list and Options Edit 2 Scroll left or right to access the virtual sliders and up or down to adjust the slider 3 To save the settings and create a name for the set select Save and Options Rename Stereo widening Stereo widening creates a wider stereo sound effect when you are using a stereo headset To activate select Menu Media Stereo widening 15 Web You can access various internet services...

Page 44: ...whether web addresses are sent as Unicode UTF 8 the encoding type for the contents and whether JavaScript is enabled Cache memory A cache is a memory location that is used to store data temporarily If you have tried to access or have accessed confidential information requiring passwords empty the cache after each use The information or services you have accessed are stored in the cache A cookie is...

Page 45: ...ate and incomplete to some extent Never rely solely on the cartography that you download for use in this device To use the Maps application select Menu Maps and from the available options Download maps Your phone may contain pre installed maps on the memory card You can download a new set of maps through the internet using Nokia Map Loader PC software Nokia Map Loader To download the Nokia Map Loa...

Page 46: ...acy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry Availability and quality of GPS signals may be affected by your location buildings natural obstacles and weather conditions The GPS receiver should only be used outdoors to allow reception of GPS signals Any GPS should not be used for precise location measurement and you should never rely solely on location data from the GPS receiver and cellular...

Page 47: ...o set the date time time zone date or time format date separator default view or the first day of the week select Options Settings and from the available options To delete old notes automatically after a specified time select Options Settings Auto delete notes and from the available options Make a calendar note Scroll to the date and select Options Make a note Select the note type and fill in the ...

Page 48: ...take lap times using the stopwatch Select Menu Organiser Stopwatch and from the following options Split timing to take intermediate times To reset the time without saving it select Options Reset Lap timing to take lap times Continue to view the timing that you have set in the background Show last to view the most recently measured time if the stopwatch is not reset View times or Delete times to vi...

Page 49: ... VerifiedTM testing You can download new applications and games in different ways Select Menu Applications Options Downloads App downloads or Game downloads the list of available bookmarks is shown Use the Nokia Application Installer from PC Suite to download the applications to your phone For the availability of different services and pricing contact your service provider 19 SIM services Your SIM...

Page 50: ... If the battery is completely discharged it may take several minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or before any calls can be made Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before removing the battery Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use Do not leave a fully charged battery connected to a charger since overcharging may shor...

Page 51: ... Always use original Nokia batteries for your safety To check that you are getting an original Nokia battery purchase it from an authorised Nokia dealer and inspect the hologram label using the following steps Successful completion of the steps is not a total assurance of the authenticity of the battery If you have any reason to believe that your battery is not an authentic original Nokia battery ...

Page 52: ... parts and electronic components can be damaged Do not store the device in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do not store the device in cold areas When the device returns to its normal temperature moisture can form inside the device and damage electronic circuit boards Do not attempt to open the device other th...

Page 53: ...ildren Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the reach of small children Operating environment This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use position against the ear or when positioned at least 2 2 centimetres 7 8 inch away from the body When a carry case belt clip or holder is used for body worn operation it should not contain meta...

Page 54: ...s devices may interfere with some hearing aids If interference occurs consult your service provider Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems electronic antiskid antilock braking systems electronic speed control systems and air bag systems For more information check with the manufactur...

Page 55: ...vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane to determine if this device can be safely used in their vicinity Emergency calls Important This device operates using radio signals wireless networks landline networks and user programmed functions The device will attempt to make emergency calls only over cellular networks Connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed You should...

Page 56: ...ms of tissue Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands The actual SAR level of an operating device can be below the maximum value because the device is designed to use only the power required to reach the network That amount changes depending on a number of factors such as how close...

Page 57: ...23 enhancements 36 equaliser 43 F factory settings 38 flash messages 24 flight mode 17 flight query 35 font size 33 G games 48 general packet radio service 31 GPRS 31 GPS 46 H handsfree 19 headset 13 help text 35 helpful hints 10 hidden network 29 I IM 24 in call timer 34 indicators 16 info messages 24 instant messaging 24 internet 43 internet call 30 K keyguard 35 keypad lock 17 keys 14 L languag...

Page 58: ...rvice commands 24 service set identifier 29 settings 32 shortcuts 16 34 signal strength 15 SIM services 49 SIM card 11 17 SIM messages 24 sleep mode 33 software update 10 36 speed dialling 18 27 34 SSID 29 start up tone 35 status indicators 15 stereo widening 43 stopwatch 48 strap 14 T take a picture 39 text modes 19 themes 33 tones 33 traditional text input 20 U UPIN 8 USB data cable 32 V video c...

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