Samsung SGH-Z300 User Manual

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this manual may not match your phone exactly.*

7Get startedFirst steps to operating your phoneUSIM/SIM card informationWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscribe

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

9Get started Keys and displayKey(s) DescriptionPerform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.Opens the Media player.In Idle mode

Get started10DisplayLayoutThe display has three areas.IconsReceived signal strengthAccessing services in a 2.5G network; when transferring data, this

11Get started Access menu functionsIcons (continued)Inbox full; depending on the message type, the following icons may appear.•: SMS• : MMS or MMS

Get started12Customise your phoneSelect an option1. Press the appropriate soft key or [OK] to access Menu mode.2. Press the Navigation keys to move to

13Get started To change the sound profile:1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Settings → Profiles.2. Select the profile you want.You can set a w

Step outside the phone14Make/Answer callsStep outside the phoneBegin with your camera, Media player, games, WAP, and other special featuresUse cameraT

15Step outside the phone Play media files1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.3. Press [

Step outside the phone16Play games1. From the Media player screen, press [OK].2. Press [OK] to start playing.3. During playback, use the following key

SGH-Z300User’s Manual

17Step outside the phone Browse the webUsing a built-in WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to

Step outside the phone18Send messages3. Specify the contact information, depending on your card type: Name, Email, Group, and Location number.4. Press

19Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Msg.> and select Create new → File messenger.2. Enter the message subject.3. Move to the Mes

Step outside the phone20View messagesUse Bluetooth wirelessYour phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wir

21Step outside the phone 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN code or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN code, if it has, and press <OK>.When the owner of

22Enter textABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modeYou can enter text for some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Organiser, using ABC mode, T9 mode, N

23Enter text Using ABC modePress the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen.Tips for using ABC mode• To enter the same

24Call functionsAdvanced calling featuresMaking a call1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.2. Press [ ].Making an international call1

25Call functions Viewing missed callsIf you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed.1. Press <View>.2. If neces

Call functions26Transferring a callYou can transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold, if your network supports it. With this option, the

ImportantsafetyprecautionsFailure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.Use road safety at all timesDo not use a hand-h

27Call functions 1. When connected with a teleservice system, press <Options> and select Send DTMF.2. Enter the number you need to send and p

28Using video call optionsDuring a video call, press <Options> to access the following options:•Loudspeaker/Loudspeaker off: turns the loudspeak

29Menu functions Call log (OK 1)•Use number: paste the selected number to the normal dialling screen.•Save to Contacts: save the selected number in

Menu functions30Calls time(OK 1.8) This menu displays the time log for voice and video calls made and received. The actual time invoiced by your servi

31Menu functions Contacts (OK 2)•New: add a new contact.•Delete: delete the selected contact.•Search groups: access the caller group list.•Service

Menu functions32•Change type: change the type of the selected number.•Mark video call/Unmark video call: set the selected number as a video call numbe

33Menu functions Contacts (OK 2)Managing speed dial entriesWhile viewing the Speed dial screen, press <Options> to access the following optio

Menu functions34Settings(OK 2.9)Use this menu to change the default settings for Phonebook.•Viewing settings: select whether the contact list is sorte

35Menu functions Applications (OK 3)• Receive via IrDA or Bluetoothp. 72, p. 71• Copy files to a memory card and insert the card into the phoneCre

Menu functions36•Player settings: change the default settings for playing media files.Play options: select a repeat mode.Volume: select a volume level

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

37Menu functions Applications (OK 3)Using voice memo optionsFrom the player screen, press <Options> to access the following options:•Play: pl

Menu functions38Calculator(OK 3.5) Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Pre

39Menu functions Internet (OK 4)Internet (OK 4)The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web.

Menu functions40About: access version and copyright information of the WAP browser.Exiting the WAP browserPress [ ] to exit the browser.Enter URL (OK

41Menu functions Messages (OK 5)Messages (OK 5)Use the Messages menu to send and receive short text messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You

Menu functions42•Move page: move the current page to the next or previous page.•Delete page: delete the added page.•Edit style: change the page proper

43Menu functions Messages (OK 5)5. Press [OK] to check the files you want.6. Press <Options> and select Attach.7. Press <Options> to ac

Menu functions44•View: display the selected message. For MMS notifications, you can access the file properties.•Retrieve: retrieve the MMS message fro

45Menu functions Messages (OK 5)•Save as template: save the message as a template in the Multimedia templates folder.•Save files: save media items

Menu functions46•Delete: delete the message.•Delete all: delete all messages.•Details: access the message properties.Email inbox (OK 5.6)This folder s

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

47Menu functions Messages (OK 5)Media album(OK 5.7)Use this menu to access the Media Album service, with which you can organise your own online med

Menu functions48Delete all (OK 5.0)Use this menu to delete all of the messages in each message folder at once.1. Press [OK] to check the message box(e

49Menu functions Messages (OK 5)Request read report: request a report from each recipient as to when your message was read by the recipient.Keep a

Menu functions50From: set the sender name.Sending account: select the default account. Priority: change the priority level of your e-mails.Keep a copy

51Menu functions Messages (OK 5)Keep in server: leave the copies of e-mails in the server after retrieving.My Address: set your e-mail address.User

Menu functions52File manager (OK 6)The File manager menu allows you to access images, videos, ringtones, sounds, and other files stored in the phone’s

53Menu functions File manager (OK 6)•Activate key: get a new license key when the key for the selected DRM file expires.•Reactivate key: get anothe

Menu functions542. Select a video clip.During playback, use the following keys:Using video optionsDuring playback, press <Options> to access the

55Menu functions File manager (OK 6)MusicThis menu displays AAC or MP3 music files you have downloaded or received in messages. You can also play s

Menu functions56SoundsThis menu displays the default ringtones and sound files you have recorded, downloaded, or received in messages. You can also ac

3Special features of your phone•BluetoothSend photos, images, videos, and other personal data, and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluet

57Menu functions File manager (OK 6)7. Press the Navigation keys to change the direction.Playing TheLastAge1. From the Games & More folder, sel

Menu functions58•Move: move the file to another folder.•Copy: copy the file to another folder.•Delete: delete the selected file or all files.•Rename:

59Menu functions Organiser (OK 7)•Press <Snooze> to stop the wake-up alarm for 5 minutes. You can do this a maximum of 5 times.Deactivating a

Menu functions603. Enter information or change the settings in the following entry fields:•Occasion: enter information about the anniversary.•Date: en

61Menu functions Organiser (OK 7)Week view(OK 7.3)Use this menu to view events for the selected week. The current date is marked in blue. Square br

Menu functions62Camera (OK 8)You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. Using the Camera menu, you can tur

63Menu functions Camera (OK 8)Mosaic shot: take several stills and saves them in one frame. You can select the layout.•Effects: change the colour t

Menu functions64Using photo optionsAfter saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options:•Viewfinder: return to Capture mode.•Vi

65Menu functions Camera (OK 8)Using camera options in Record modeIn Record mode, press <Options> to access the following options:•Record: sta

Menu functions66•Send: send the video clip via MMS, e-mail, file messenger, Bluetooth, or infrared port.•Delete: delete the video clip.•Go to videos:

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

67Menu functions Settings (OK 9)Alerts on call: cause the phone to beep when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a

Menu functions68Active folder (OK 9.3.3)Use this menu to answer incoming calls by opening the phone. Anykey answer (OK 9.3.4)Use this menu to answer a

69Menu functions Settings (OK 9)Dialing display(OK 9.4.6) Use this menu to customise the settings for the screen when entering a phone number for d

Menu functions70•Incoming calls when roaming: prohibit incoming calls when you use your phone outside of your home country.•Cancel all: cancel all of

71Menu functions Settings (OK 9)Connectivity(OK 9.6)Use this menu to set options for connection available on your phone.Bluetooth (OK 9.6.1) Using

Menu functions723. Select a device.4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN code and press <OK>. This code is used just once and you don’t need to memorise it.W

73Menu functions Settings (OK 9)• Align the IrDA port on the phone with the IrDA port on the other device.If there is no communication between your

Menu functions74•Secure connection: (for the WAP protocol) turn the secure mode on or off.•Linger time (sec.): set a time period after which the netwo

75Menu functions Settings (OK 9)Video recorder (OK 9.7.5)Use this menu to change the default settings for recording video clips.p. 65Voice recorde

Menu functions76Change phone password(OK 9.8.5)Use this menu to change your phone password. The password is preset to 00000000.Privacy lock(OK 9.8.6)U

51 Call logp. 281 Missed calls2 Dialled calls3 Received calls4 Current contacts5 Delete all6 Data calls7 Calls cost*8 Calls timep. 28p. 29

77Solve problemsHelp and personal needsTo save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before c

78The phone starts beeping and “Low battery” flashes on the display• Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery.The audio quality of

79Health and safety information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified pow

Health and safety information80• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or p

81Health and safety information Hearing aidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, y

Health and safety information82Emergency callsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as we

83Health and safety information Care and maintenanceYour phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. T

84IndexAABC mode, text input • 23Active folder • 68Alarm • 58Answeringcall • 24, 27second call • 25Anykey answer • 68Auto redial • 70BBacklight time,

85Index HHealth and safety • 78Holding, call • 25IIcons, description • 10Images, downloaded • 52Inbox, messagese-mail • 46MMS • 44SMS • 44web • 45Inf

86Indexmanually • 24Resetting phone • 76Ringtones, downloaded • 55Road safety • 80Roaming • 73SSafetyinformation • 78precautions • 1Sent messages • 45

6UnpackMake sure you have each itemYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.PhoneTravel ChargerBattery PC Data CablePC Link C

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