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In-Call Options

............................................................... 48

Putting a Call on Hold

........................................................ 48

Switching the Microphone Off (Mute)

............................... 49

Muting/Sending Key Tones

................................................ 50

Searching for a Number in the Phonebook

....................... 51

Using the SMS Service

..................................................... 52

Answering a Second Call

.................................................. 52

Making a Multiparty Call

................................................... 53

Using the Menus

............................................................ 55

Using the Navigation Keys

................................................ 55

Using the Index System

..................................................... 56

Menu Map

......................................................................... 57

Call Records

................................................................ 62

Missed Calls 

(Menu 1.1)

.................................................... 62

Received Calls 

(Menu 1.2)

................................................. 62

Dialled Calls 

(Menu 1.3)

..................................................... 63

Call Time 

(Menu 1.4)

.......................................................... 63

Call Cost 

(Menu 1.5)

.......................................................... 64

Messages

........................................................................ 65

Read Messages 

(Menu 2.1)

............................................... 65

Write Messages 

(Menu 2.2)

.............................................. 67

Preset Message 

(Menu 2.3)

.............................................. 67

Setup 

(Menu 2.4)

............................................................... 68

Broadcast 

(Menu 2.5)

........................................................ 69

Voice Mail 

(Menu 2.6)

........................................................ 71

Sound Settings

............................................................... 72

Ring Tone 

(Menu 3.1)

......................................................... 72

Melody Composer

(Menu 3.2)

........................................... 72

Ring Volume 

(Menu 3.3)

..................................................... 74

Alert Type

(Menu 3.4)

........................................................ 75

Keypad Tone 

(Menu 3.5)

.................................................... 75

Message Tone 

(Menu 3.6)

................................................. 76

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Sound Settings 

(continued)

Error Tone 

(Menu 3.7)

........................................................ 76

Minute Minder 

(Menu 3.8)

................................................. 77

Connect Tone 

(Menu 3.9)

................................................... 77

Phone Settings

............................................................... 78

Infrared Activate 

(Menu 4.1)

............................................. 78

Greeting Message 

(Menu 4.2)

........................................... 79

Own Number 

(Menu 4.3)

................................................... 79

Language 

(Menu 4.4)

......................................................... 80

Light 

(Menu 4.5)

................................................................. 80

Auto Redial 

(Menu 4.6)

...................................................... 81

Active Flip 

(Menu 4.7)

........................................................ 81

Anykey Answer 

(Menu 4.8)

............................................... 82

Contrast 

(Menu 4.9)

........................................................... 82

Reset Settings 

(Menu 4.10)

................................................ 82

Organiser

......................................................................... 83

Calendar 

(Menu 5.1)

.......................................................... 83

To Do List

(Menu 5.2)

......................................................... 85

Time & Date 

(Menu 5.3)

..................................................... 87

Alarm 

(Menu 5.4)

............................................................... 89

Calculator 

(Menu 5.5)

........................................................ 90

ShortCut 

(Menu 5.6)

........................................................... 91

Security

........................................................................... 92

PIN Check 

(Menu 6.1)

........................................................ 92

Change PIN 

(Menu 6.2)

..................................................... 93

Phone Lock 

(Menu 6.3)

...................................................... 93

Change Password 

(Menu 6.4)

........................................... 94

SIM Lock 

(Menu 6.5)

......................................................... 94

FDN Mode 

(Menu 6.6)

....................................................... 95

Change PIN2 

(Menu 6.7)

.................................................... 95

Summary of Contents for A300 - SGH Cell Phone

Page 1: ...English 08 2001 Rev 2 1 ELECTRONICS World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH A300 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software...

Page 2: ...Making a Call 26 Adjusting the Volume 28 Answering a Call 29 Viewing Missed Calls 30 Selecting Functions and Options 32 Example Setting the Display Language 34 Phonebook 36 Storing a Phone Number wit...

Page 3: ...2 Ring Tone Menu 3 1 72 Melody Composer Menu 3 2 72 Ring Volume Menu 3 3 74 Alert Type Menu 3 4 75 Keypad Tone Menu 3 5 75 Message Tone Menu 3 6 76 5 4 Sound Settings continued Error Tone Menu 3 7 76...

Page 4: ...ions 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 in a hospital for example Interference All mobile phones may b...

Page 5: ...hone is switched on and in service Enter the emergency number 112 or another official emergency number and press the key Give your location Do not end the call until given permission to do so End the...

Page 6: ...e menu options directly for more information on shortcuts see page 91 Deletes characters from the display In the menu facility returns to the previous menu level When held down for more than two secon...

Page 7: ...Makes or answers a call In idle mode recalls the last number dialled In the menu facility selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered such as a name in the phone or SIM memory...

Page 8: ...ess any key the backlight illuminates It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time depending on the Back Light option in the Phone Settings menu To specify the length of time for wh...

Page 9: ...ecessary switch off the phone by holding down the key until the SAMSUNG message is displayed 2 Remove the battery To do so Push down and hold the catch above the battery on the back of the phone Slide...

Page 10: ...echarged in approximately 200 minutes 1 With the battery in position on the phone connect the lead from the travel adapter to the bottom of the phone Check that the arrow on the lead connector is faci...

Page 11: ...urrent time and date Note The display language is factory set to English To change the language use the Language menu option 4 4 for further details refer to page 80 5 When you wish to switch the phon...

Page 12: ...t key If you enter an incorrect PUK ten times in succession the SIM card becomes invalid Contact your service provider for a new card Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your...

Page 13: ...times in succession the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re enable it by entering the PUK2 To change the PIN2 refer to page 95 menu option 6 7 PUK2 The 8 digit PUK2 Pers...

Page 14: ...en Dial the number Press the key highlighted Edit the number Press the Edit soft key highlighted Change the number as required referring to Correcting the Number on page 26 for further details General...

Page 15: ...et to Enable you do not need to press any key You can answer the call simply by opening the flip see page 81 2 End the call by closing the phone or pressing the key Note You can answer a call while us...

Page 16: ...Select soft key You can press the key at any time to exit the Missed Call feature Note You can access the Missed Call feature at any time by selecting the Missed Calls menu option 1 1 for further deta...

Page 17: ...ons your phone highlights the current option If however there are only two options such as On Off or Enable Disable your phone highlights the option that is not currently active so that you can select...

Page 18: ...you reach the Language sub menu by pressing the and keys 5 To view the languages available press the Select soft key or the key The current setting is highlighted 6 Scroll through the list of language...

Page 19: ...s in the memory of your SIM card In addition you can store up to 99 numbers and names in the phone memory The SIM card and phone memories although physically separate are used as if they were a single...

Page 20: ...fferent letter 4 Once you have found the required entry press the key to dial the number Phonebook Options When storing or viewing a number in the phonebook Options appears above the left soft key to...

Page 21: ...ller groups 1 In the idle mode press the Name soft key 2 Press the Options soft key 3 Select the Caller group option 4 Select the group to be defined 5 Set the appropriate options The following option...

Page 22: ...rvice Dialling Numbers SDN Entering Text When using your phone you will often need to enter text For example when storing a name in the phonebook creating your personal greeting or scheduling events i...

Page 23: ...he T9 predictive text input mode start entering a word by pressing keys to Press each key only once for one letter Example to enter HELLO in the T9 mode press and The word that you are typing appears...

Page 24: ...ress a different key When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move right automatically and then select the next letter L...

Page 25: ...key to dial the second call The first call is automatically put on hold Or alternatively proceed as follows 1 Put the current call on hold by pressing the Hold soft key 2 Make the second call in the...

Page 26: ...description of the Phonebook feature refer to page 36 50 51 I In n C Ca al ll l O Op pt ti io on ns s I In n C Ca al ll l O Op pt ti io on ns s To switch the microphone back on proceed as follows 1 P...

Page 27: ...ess the Swap soft key To end a held call press the Options soft key and select the End Held Call option 3 To end the current call press the key Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network...

Page 28: ...croll through the menus by using the and keys until Phone Settings is displayed then press the Select soft key or the key 54 55 I In n C Ca al ll l O Op pt ti io on ns s 2 Highlight the required perso...

Page 29: ...e en nu us s Menu Map The following illustration shows the menu structure available and indicates the Number assigned to each option Page on which you can find a description of each feature Note If yo...

Page 30: ...ice Server 2 6 2 Voice Server 4 Phone Settings see page 78 5 Organiser see page 83 6 Security see page 92 6 1 PIN Check 6 2 Change PIN 6 3 Phone Lock 6 4 Change Password 6 5 SIM Lock 6 6 FDN Mode 6 7...

Page 31: ...Abroad 7 2 6 Cancel All 7 2 7 Change Barring Password 7 3 Call Waiting 7 3 1 Voice Calls 7 3 2 Cancel All 7 4 Network Selection 7 4 1 Automatic 7 4 2 Manual 7 5 Caller ID 7 5 1 Default 7 5 2 Hide Numb...

Page 32: ...save it in the phonebook Delete the call from the list Dialled Calls Menu 1 3 This option lets you view the last 10 numbers dialled You can also Delete the number Edit the number and save it in the p...

Page 33: ...sed to store the messages that you have already sent or will send Select the required box The list of messages in the box is displayed Call Cost Menu 1 5 This network feature lets you view the cost of...

Page 34: ...preset message list Scroll through the list using the and keys When the required message number appears press the Options soft key To view a message highlight it in the list using the and key and pres...

Page 35: ...or edit the selected preset message Note For further information on how to enter the characters in your message refer to page 43 Send Message allows you to recall the selected message Once you have co...

Page 36: ...er To Then press the Enter the server number Corresponding numeric keys Correct a digit C key Move the cursor to or key the left right without clearing the digit Receive allows you to enable or disabl...

Page 37: ...und Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings such as the Ringing tone or melody volume and type Sounds made when you press a key make an error or receive a message...

Page 38: ...u press a key The following options are available OFF the keys do not make any sound Tone each key when pressed makes a different sound Beep each key when pressed makes the same sound 4 Enter a title...

Page 39: ...e The following options are available OFF the phone does not beep ON the phone beeps when your call is accepted Message Tone Menu 3 6 This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a...

Page 40: ...s of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences All of these features are accessed via the Phone Settings menu Infrared Activate Menu 4 1 This feature allows you to send or receive data fax...

Page 41: ...u 4 4 You can select a display language When the language option is set to Automatic the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used Light Menu 4 5 Back Light You...

Page 42: ...rting with the oldest To scroll through the memos press the and keys Delete all allows you to delete all memos You are asked to confirm your action Go to date allows you to jump to a specific date Any...

Page 43: ...ow to enter characters see page 43 3 Press the OK soft key Writing a Memo To write or edit a memo on a specific date proceed as follows 1 Select the required date in the calendar using the navigation...

Page 44: ...d 4 Select high or low priority using the or keys and the Select soft key 5 Enter your deadline 6 Press the OK soft key Editing the To Do List If tasks are already defined in the To Do List when you s...

Page 45: ...off at the specified time the alarm will not ring The following options are available Set Time allows you to enter the current time You can choose the time format via the Format menu option 5 3 4 Note...

Page 46: ...key 91 O Or rg ga an ni is se er r 90 O Or rg ga an ni is se er r ShortCut Menu 5 6 The down left and right navigation keys and the C key can also be used as shortcut keys When held down in idle mode...

Page 47: ...not asked to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on Enable you are required to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on Security The Security feature enables you to restric...

Page 48: ...IN2 before you can specify a new one Once you have entered a new PIN2 you are asked to confirm it by entering it again Note Not all SIM cards have a PIN2 If your SIM card does not this menu option is...

Page 49: ...your office fax machine Divert voice calls to your colleague if you are already using the phone 97 96 N Ne et tw wo or rk k S Se er rv vi ic ce es s To set your call diverting options proceed as follo...

Page 50: ...N Ne et tw wo or rk k S Se er rv vi ic ce es s 2 Select the type of calls to be barred by pressing the or key until the appropriate option is highlighted and then press Select 3 Press the Activate sof...

Page 51: ...ork Selection Menu 7 4 The Network Selection feature enables you to indicate whether the network used when roaming outside your home area is selected automatically or manually Note You can select a ne...

Page 52: ...create activate and use a closed user group contact your service provider Example A company lends SIM cards to its employees and wants to restrict outgoing calls to members of the same team Activatin...

Page 53: ...er Default Group you may communicate a default CUG to your service provider If you have done so you can enable the Default Group option on your phone When making a call you will be given the option of...

Page 54: ...and the phone is now blocked Enter the PUK supplied by your network operator S So ol lv vi in ng g P Pr ro ob bl le em ms s No service Network failure or Not done is displayed The network connection w...

Page 55: ...MSUNG after sales service S So ol lv vi in ng g P Pr ro ob bl le em ms s Using the Batteries Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li ion battery The following batteries are also available ask your...

Page 56: ...ket or bag Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuit Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations Always recycle Do not dispose of...

Page 57: ...Rough handling may damage the internal circuits 112 Operation of any radio transmitting equipment including cellular phones may interfere with inadequately protected medical devices Consult a doctor...

Page 58: ...ng detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in mild soapy water If the phone or any of its accessories are not working properly take them to your nearest qualified ser...

Page 59: ...nd giving access to special services such as voice mail directory inquiries customer support and emergency services 116 DCS Digital cellular network standard based on the GSM network architecture With...

Page 60: ...ring a call 29 82 a second call 52 Anykey Answer 4 8 29 82 Auto Redial 4 6 81 Autopower 5 4 5 89 B Backlight 14 80 contrast 82 Barring calls 7 2 98 password 25 99 Batteries charging 19 low battery ind...

Page 61: ...121 I In nd de ex x I In nd de ex x 120 Missed calls 1 1 62 deleting 31 editing the number 31 62 viewing 30 62 Multiparty calls dropping a participant 54 making 53 private conversation 53 Mute key to...

Page 62: ...d dialling 37 Switching on off microphone 49 phone 21 89 T Tasks defining 85 Text changing modes 44 entering 43 Text messages 65 broadcasting 2 5 69 icon 65 preset 2 3 67 reading 2 1 65 setup 2 4 68 w...

Page 63: ...ll View Missed Calls Immediately After Missing Them Briefly press the key Press the Menu soft key Scroll with the and keys through the list of menus until you reach the required menu Press the Select...

Page 64: ...he name Press the Search soft key To scroll through the names press the and keys To make a call press the key Search for a Number in the Phonebook Press the or key on the left side of the phone Adjust...

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