Samsung SGH-F300 User Manual

Printed in KoreaCode No.:GH68-13511AEnglish (EU). 04/2007. Rev. 1.2* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of

7Get startedFirst steps to operating your phoneSIM card informationWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Ide

Health and safety information97Other important safety information• Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle

98Health and safety information• Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone. • Do not us

99IndexAAB mode, text input • 14Alarm • 49Album • 31Answeringcall • 37second call • 39Anykey answer • 78Auto redial • 78Auto time update • 76BBackligh

100IndexHHealth and safety • 92Holding, call • 38IIcons • 11Images, downloaded • 67Inbox, messages • 57Insertingmemory card • 18SIM card • 7Internatio

101Indexpassword • 86resetting • 20, 88switching on/off • 8unpacking • 6Phone mode, switch • 9Phonebookadding • 44deleting • 44, 46finding • 43managin

Get started8Low battery indicatorWhen the battery is low:• a warning tone sounds,• the low battery message displays, and• the empty battery icon blink

Get started9Offline modeYou can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactivated. This mode

Get started10Multimedia player keysCommon keysDelete characters from the display or items in an application.In Idle mode, press to turn on the camera.

Get started11IconsThe following icons may appear on the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or service provider, the ico

Get started12Access menu functionsIn Phone modeHome Zone, if registered for the appropriate serviceOffice Zone, if registered for the appropriate serv

Get started13In Multimedia Player modeYou can access menu functions and options by touching or dragging on the multimedia player keys. Further details

Get started14 AB mode Entering a word in AB modePress the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display.To enter the same letter

Get started15In Multimedia Player modeYou can enter text by touching or dragging on the multimedia player keys. Further details are described in “Mult

Get started161. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Sound settings → Incoming call → Ringtone.2. Select a ringtone category.3. Sele

SGH-F300User’s Guide

Get started17Make/Answer callsYou can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password when turne

Get started18Use a memory card• Frequent erasing and writing will shorten a card’s lifespan.• Do not remove a card from the phone or turn off the phon

Get started19Use a leather caseA durable, portable leather case is provided with your phone. When used properly, it can help protect your phone from b

20Reset the phoneIf your phone freezes for any reason while using a phone function, you can easily reset it.Multimedia player functionsUse multimedia

Multimedia player functions21Access menus or optionsPressLightly press and release.Perform the following options:•: Opens an option list.• : Functions

Multimedia player functions22Enter textPlay music1. In a menu, press [ ] to open an option list.2. Scroll up or down by dragging up or down on the key

Multimedia player functions23• Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phonep. 18• Synchronise music files with Windows Media Playernext

Multimedia player functions241. In Multimedia Player’s Idle mode, access Music player.2. Press [ ] to begin playback.3. During playback, use the follo

Multimedia player functions25• When you use the dual stereo feature, some Bluetooth stereo headsets may not play music if they do not support the MP3

Multimedia player functions26While you using the music player, music files are sorted automatically on the most played music list or recent music list

ImportantsafetyprecautionsCopyright information• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.•Windows Media Player® is a

Multimedia player functions27Use the camera•Remove from playlist: remove the current file from the playlist.•Activate: get a new license key from the

Multimedia player functions281. In Idle mode, access Camera. The display is activated as a viewfinder.2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desi

Multimedia player functions29 In Capture mode, press [ ] to open the option list. •Shooting mode: set whether the camera saves photos automatically.•S

Multimedia player functions301. In Capture mode, drag to the right on the key to open the My photos list.2.Press [] or [] to open other folders.3. Sel

Multimedia player functions31In Record mode, press [ ] to open the option list. •Size: select a frame size. •Timer: set a time delay before the camera

Multimedia player functions32View photos and videos in Album1. In Idle mode, access Album. By default, the Images screen opens.2. Select an image fold

Multimedia player functions33Listen to the FM radioTo listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as a radio antenna, to your pho

Multimedia player functions342. In Idle mode, access FM radio.3. Press [ ] to turn on the FM radio.4.Press [] or [] to scan the frequencies to find av

Multimedia player functions35Use the voice recorder3. Select Auto and scroll through available stations and press [ ] when you find the station you wa

Multimedia player functions361. From the voice recorder screen, drag to the right on the key to access the voice memo list.2. Select a voice memo. The

1Important safety precautionsBe aware of special regulationsMeet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone wheneve

37Call functionsAdvanced calling featuresMaking a call1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.2. Press [ ].3. When you want to end the c

38Call functionsTips for answering a call• When Anykey answer is active, you can press any key, except for <Reject> and [].p. 78•Press <Reje

Call functions 39Making a second callYou can make another call if your network supports this function.1. Press <Hold> to put the call on hold

40Call functions•Mute keys/Send keys: switch the key tones off or on.•Send DTMF: send the DTMF (Dual tone multi-frequency) tones as a group. The DTMF

41Menu functionsAll menu options listedCall log (Menu 1)Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, and the length of the c

42Menu functionsDelete all (Menu 1.5) Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call type.1. Press [OK] to select the call types to be cleare

Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2)43Phonebook (Menu 2)You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phon

44Menu functions- Drag left or right on the key to scroll through initial letters.- Press [ ] to view the contact details.- Press [ ] to make a call.

Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2)45Group (Menu 2.3)Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups.Creating a new caller group1. Press <

46Menu functions•View: check the name and number assigned to a key.•Change: assign a different number to a key.•Remove: clear the speed dial setting f

2About this GuideThis User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, pl

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)47•Memory status: check the number of contacts you have stored in the phone’s memory and on the SIM card.Servic

48Menu functionsUsing voice memo optionsAfter recording or playing a voice memo, press <Options> to access the following options:•Play: play the

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)49Alarm (Menu 3.3) Use this menu to set alarms. The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert

50Menu functionsStopping the timer• Press any key when the timer alert appears.•Press [OK] on the timer screen to stop the timer before it rings.Stopw

Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)51SIM application toolkit (Menu 3.8)This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that supports SIM Application To

52Menu functionsNavigating the webFrom the web browser:• Drag on the key to scroll through browser items.• Press [ ], or press [ ] and select Open to

Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)53Preferences: change the browser display and sound settings.Certificates: access certificate information.About brow

54Menu functions•Copy URL to: send the URL address of the bookmark via SMS.•Delete: delete the selected bookmark or all bookmarks.Saved pages (Menu 4.

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)55Creating and sending an SMS message1. Enter your message and press [OK].2. Enter a destination number.To send the

56Menu functionsMultimedia message (Menu 5.1.2)Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages containing a combination of text, image, video, and

3Special features of your phone• Camera and camcorderUse the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video.•FM radioListen to your fav

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)57•Save in: save the message in another message folder.•Add page: add pages. Move to each page by pressing [Left] o

58Menu functionsUsing message optionsWhile viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options:SMS messages•Reply via text messag

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)59•Forward: forward the message to other people. •Delete: delete the message.•Cut address: extract URL addresses, e

60Menu functions•Switch screens: switch the screen to the multimedia player display. You can then drag up or down on the key to scroll through a messa

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)61•Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message.•Delete: delete the message.•Move

62Menu functions•Create folder: add a new folder.•Rename folder: change the folder name.•Delete: delete the selected folder.Templates (Menu 5.3)Use th

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)632. Press <Delete>.3. Press <Yes> to delete protected messages. Otherwise, press <No>.4. Press &

64Menu functionsMultimedia messages (Menu 5.5.2)You can configure MMS settings.•Sending options: set up the options for sending MMS messages:Send deli

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)65•Block list: store phone numbers and e-mail addresses from which you want to reject messages.•Multimedia message

66Menu functionsRecipients: specify the phone numbers to which you want to send SOS messages.Repeats: set the number of times the phone repeats sendin

4ContentsUnpack 6Make sure you have each itemYour phone 6Keys, features, and locationsGet started 7First steps to operating your phoneInstall and c

Menu functions My files (Menu 6)67Your service provider supports only count-based or unlimited-access DRM files.Images (Menu 6.1)This menu displays

68Menu functionsVideos (Menu 6.2)This menu displays video clips you have recorded, downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer.Playi

Menu functions My files (Menu 6)69Music (Menu 6.3)This menu displays music files you have downloaded or imported from a computer.Playing musicSelec

70Menu functionsUsing sound optionsWhile playing a sound clip, press <Options> to access the following options:•Send via: send the file via MMS

Menu functions Calendar (Menu 7)71•Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the file.•Details: access the file proper

72Menu functions•End date and End time: enter the ending date and time for the appointment. •AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format.•Location:

Menu functions Calendar (Menu 7)73•Start date: enter the starting date.•Due date: enter the ending date.•Select priority: select a priority level.3

74Menu functionsCamera (Menu 8)You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos.To access this menu, press <Me

Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)75•Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the file.•Bluetooth visibility: share the s

76Menu functions•Go to My video clip: access the My video clips folder.p. 68•Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock t

5Overview of menu functionsTo access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.1 Call logp. 411 Recent contacts2 Missed calls3 Dialled calls4 R

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)77Phone settings (Menu 9.2)Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preference

78Menu functionsExtra settings (Menu 9.2.5)You can turn the automatic redialling or answering feature on or off.•Auto redial: set the phone to make up

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)79Sound settings (Menu 9.4)Use this menu to customise various sound settings.Incoming call (Menu 9.4.1)Use this men

80Menu functions•Alert on call: set the phone to beep when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call.•Indicative ton

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)81•No reply: divert calls when you do not answer the phone.•Unreachable: divert calls when you are not in your serv

82Menu functionsCall waiting (Menu 9.7.3)This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call.1. Select

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)83•Default group: enable the default CUG, if you have set one with your service provider. When making a call, you a

84Menu functions•Secure mode: determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data.•Bluetooth services: display avail

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)85•Rename: rename the paired device.•Authorise device/Unauthorised device: determine whether or not the phone asks

86Menu functionsChange PIN code (Menu 9.9.2)Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN check feature must be enabled to change the PIN.Phone lock (Menu

6UnpackMake sure you have each item• Phone•Travel Adapter•User’s Guide•Leather CaseYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.T

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)87unavailable due to certain features supported by your service provider. 1. Enter the phone password and press <

88Menu functions•Port: enter the port number of the proxy server.•Linger time: set a time period after which the network is disconnected if there has

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)89Phone information (Menu 9.12)Use this menu to check your phone’s ID and version information. When you select this

90Solve problemsHelp and personal needsTo save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before c

Solve problems91• Be sure that you have accessed the right cellular network.• Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option.Your corre

92Health and safety informationSAR certification informationThis phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.Your

Health and safety information93Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, compliance with the European R&TTE Directive must be

94Health and safety information• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or p

Health and safety information95PacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireles

96Health and safety informationPotentially explosive environmentsSwitch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and o