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DUAL BAND
GSM TELEPHONE
SGH-A300
ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-01988A
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 08/2001. Rev. 2.1
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Contents Important Safety Precautions ..................................... 7 Unpacking....................................................................... 9 Your Phone...................................................................... 10 Phone Layout..................................................................... 10 Display............................................................................... 13 Service Light...................................................................
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In-Call Options ............................................................... 48 Sound Settings (continued) Putting a Call on Hold........................................................ 48 Error Tone (Menu 3.7)........................................................ 76 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute)............................... 49 Minute Minder (Menu 3.8)................................................. 77 Muting/Sending Key Tones................................................ 50 Conn
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Important Safety Precautions Network Services ......................................................... 96 Read these simple guidelines. Failure to comply with Call Diverting (Menu 7.1) ................................................... 96 them may be dangerous or illegal. Call Barring (Menu 7.2)...................................................... 98 For more detailed safety information, see Safety Call Waiting (Menu 7.3) ..................................................... 100 Information o
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IImmppoorrttaanntt SSaaffeettyy PPrreeccaauuttiioonnss Unpacking Use sensibly Your package contains the following items. Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the Handset Travel Adapter phone is switched on. Emergency calls Ensure that the phone 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
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YYoouurr PPhhoonnee Your Phone Phone Layout Key Description Perform the functions indicated by the text The following illustrations show the main elements of above them (in the bottom line of the display). (soft keys) your phone. In the menu facility, scrolls through the menu options and phonebook memory. Earpiece When pressed in idle mode, the key launches the WAP Browser. The key Display accesses your favourite menu options directly (for more information on shortcuts, see page 91). Navigatio
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YYoouurr PPhhoonnee YYoouurr PPhhoonnee Display Key Description (continued) Display Layout Makes or answers a call. The display comprises three areas. In idle mode, recalls the last number dialled. Icons In the menu facility, selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered (such Text and as a name) in the phone or SIM memory. graphic area Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when pressed and held. MMeennuu NNaammee Soft key indications In
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YYoouurr PPhhoonnee YYoouurr PPhhoonnee Icon Description (continued) To specify the length of time for which the backlight is active, set the Back Light menu option (4.5.1); see Appears when a new text message has been page 80 for further details. received. External Display Appears when the Vibrate mode is active. Your phone has an external display on the cover. It Appears when you set the alarm. indicates that you have an incoming call or a message, and notifies you at the specified time when
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GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd Getting Started Your First Call Installing the SIM Card The following diagram explains the main steps required When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are when making your first call and indicates the pages on provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your which you can find more detailed instructions. subscription details (PIN, optional services available and so on). Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can Insert the SIM card Page 17 be easil
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GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder so that the holder locks the card in position. A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the firs
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GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd Switching the Phone On/Off 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by 1. Open the flip cover. pressing the gray tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. 2. Hold down the key for more than one second to switch the phone on. 3. If the phone asks for a password, key in the password and press the OK soft key. The phone password is factory set to 00000000.
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GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd Access Codes PIN The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) There are several access codes that are used by your protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect usually supplied with the SIM card. the phone against unauthorised use. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, When requested for any of the codes explained below, the code is disabled
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GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd PIN2 Barring Password The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is The 4-digit barring password is required when you use required to access specific functions, such as setting the the Call Barring function. You obtain the password from maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if your service provider when you subscribe to this function. supported by your SIM card. See page 98 for further details. If you ente
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GGeenneerraall FFuunnccttiioonnss General Functions Ending a Call Making a Call When you have finished your call, briefly press the key. When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code Making a Call from the Phonebook and phone number and press the key. Note: If you have set the Auto Redial menu option (4.6) to You can store the names and phone numbers dialled ON (see page 81) and the person called does not regularly in the SIM card and phone memory, called the answer or is already on
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GGeenneerraall FFuunnccttiioonnss GGeenneerraall FFuunnccttiioonnss Adjusting the Volume Answering a Call During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the use the and keys on the left side of the phone. phone icon in the middle of the screen flashes. Press the key to increase and the key to decrease the volume. nnnn Caller’s name or (( )) number (if available) If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number (or name if sto
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GGeenneerraall FFuunnccttiioonnss GGeenneerraall FFuunnccttiioonnss Viewing Missed Calls Editing a Missed Call Number Note: If the number corresponding to the missed call is If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you not available, the Edit Number option is not displayed. can find out who was calling you, provided that this service is available. In this way, you can call the person 1. Press the Options soft key. back, if necessary. 2. If necessary, press the or key to highlight Th
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SSeelleeccttiinngg FFuunnccttiioonnss aanndd OOppttiioonnss Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to To view the various functions/options available and customise your phone. These functions are arranged in select the one required, proceed as follows. menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys 1. Press the appropriate soft key. marked . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to 2. To... Then press the... view and alter the settings of a partic
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SSeelleeccttiinngg FFuunnccttiioonnss aanndd OOppttiioonnss SSeelleeccttiinngg FFuunnccttiioonnss aanndd OOppttiioonnss Example: Setting the Display Language 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Menu 4. Scroll through the sub-menus until you reach the soft key to enter the menu facility. Language sub-menu, by pressing the and keys. Phone Settings 12:57 1 Infrared Activ.. Sat 14 Mar 2 Greeting Mess... 3 Own Number 4 Language Menu Name 5 Light Englis
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PPhhoonneebbooookk Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding 6. If you do not want to save the number and name in names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you the suggested location, press the C key to clear the can store up to 99 numbers and names in the phone location number and enter your preferred location by memory. The SIM card and phone memories, although pressing the number keys. physically separate, are used as if they were a single entity, called the phon
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PPhhoonneebbooookk PPhhoonneebbooookk Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook Options Phonebook When storing or viewing a number in the phonebook, Options appears above the left soft key to allow you to 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name access the phonebook options, described in the soft key. You are asked to enter a name. following paragraphs. 2. Enter the start of the name that you wish to find and Accessing the Options press the Search soft key. To access the
