Samsung A300 - SGH Cell Phone Manual de usuario

Printed in KoreaCode No.: GH68-01988AEnglish. 04/2001. Rev. 1.0ELECTRONICSWorld Wide Webhttp://www.samsungmobile.comDUAL BANDGSM TELEPHONE SGH-A300* S

18 19GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddGGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddCharging a BatteryYour phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery.A travel ada

20 21GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddGGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddSwitching the Phone On/Off1. Open the flip cover.2. Hold down the key for more tha

22 23GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddGGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddPINThe Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits)protects your SIM card ag

24 25GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddGGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddBarring PasswordThe 4-digit barring password is required when you usethe Call Barring

26 27GGeenneerraall FFuunnccttiioonnssEnding a CallWhen you have finished your call, briefly press the key.Making a Call from the PhonebookYou can st

If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number(or name if stored in your phonebook) is displayed. If thecaller cannot be identified, only

30 31GGeenneerraall FFuunnccttiioonnss GGeenneerraall FFuunnccttiioonnssEditing a Missed Call NumberNote: If the number corresponding to the missed

To view the various functions/options available andselect the one required, proceed as follows.1. Press the appropriate soft key.2. To... Then press t

Phone Settings1 Infrared Activ..2 Greeting Mess...3 Own Number4 Language5 LightSelect 4.4English34 35SSeelleeccttiinngg FFuunnccttiioonnss

6. If you do not want to save the number and name inthe suggested location, press the C key to clear thelocation number and enter your preferred loca

3ContentsImportant Safety Precautions... 7Unpacking...

38 39PPhh oonneebbooookk PPhh oonneebbooookkSearching for and Dialling a Number in thePhonebook1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Nameso

EditThis option allows you to edit a number and namestored in the phonebook.EraseThis option allows you to erase a number and namestored in the phoneb

4342PPhh oonneebbooookkMemory StatusYou can check how many names and numbers are storedin the phonebook (card and phone memories). Proceedas follows.1

45EEnntteerriinngg TTeexxtt44EEnntteerriinngg TTeexxttChanging the Text Input ModeWhen you are in a field that allows characters to beentered, you w

47EEnntteerriinngg TTeexxtt46EEnntteerriinngg TTeexxtt• To enter full stops, hyphens or apostrophes, press. The T9 mode applies grammar rules to ens

48 49IInn--CCaallll OOppttiioonnssIn-Call OptionsYour phone provides a number of control functions thatyou can use during a call. Putting a Call on H

Searching for a Number in the PhonebookYou can search for a number in the phonebook during acall.1. Press the Options soft key.2. Press the key to

52 53IInn--CCaallll OOppttiioonnssUsing the SMS ServiceIf you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) messageduring a call, the message icon ( ) flash

Using the MenusThe phone offers a range of functions that allow you totailor the phone to your needs. These functions arearranged in menus and sub-men

3. Scroll through the options by pressing the andkeys until Language is displayed, then press theSelect soft key or the key.The languages available

In-Call Options... 48Putting a Call on Hold...

58 59UUssiinngg tthhee MMeennuuss UUssiinngg tthhee MMeennuuss2. Messages(continued)3. Sound Settings(see page 72)3.1 Ring Tone3.2 Melody Compos

60 61UUssiinngg tthhee MMeennuuss UUssiinngg tthhee MMeennuuss7. Network Services (see page 96)7.1 Call Diverting7.1.1 Divert Always7.1.2 Busy7

63CCaallll RReeccoorrddss62Call RecordsVia this menu, you can view the phone calls:• Missed• Received• DialledThe number and name (if available) a

6564CCaallll RReeccoorrddssMessagesThe SMS (Short Message Service) function is a networkservice and may not be supported by your network.Messages can

67MMeess ss aa gg ee ss66MMeess ss aa gg ee ssWrite Messages Menu 2.2Via this menu, you can write text messages of up to160 alphanumeric characters.No

69MMeess ss aa gg ee ss68MMeess ss aa gg ee ssCommon Setting: two options are available.Reply Path: allows the recipient of your SMS messageto send yo

71MMeess ss aa gg ee ss70MMeess ss aa gg ee ssVoice Mail Menu 2.6This menu provides you with a quick way of accessingyour voice mailbox (if provided b

73SSoouunndd SSeettttiinnggss722. Press the Edit soft key and compose your melodyusing the following keys.To... Then press the...Enter a note betwee

75SSoouunndd SSeettttiinnggss74SSoouunndd SSeettttiinnggssAlert Type Menu 3.4This option allows you to indicate how you are to beinformed of any inc

77SSoouunndd SSeettttiinnggss76SSoouunndd SSeettttiinnggssMinute Minder Menu 3.8This option allows you to specify whether the phonemust beep every m

76Important Safety PrecautionsRead these simple guidelines. Failure to comply withthem may be dangerous or illegal.For more detailed safety informatio

79PPhhoonnee SSeettttiinnggss78Greeting Message Menu 4.2This option allows you to set a greeting message to bedisplayed briefly when the phone is swi

81PPhhoonnee SSeettttiinnggss80PPhhoonnee SSeettttiinnggssAuto Redial Menu 4.6With the Auto Redial function, the phone makes upto ten attempts to re

8382PPhhoonnee SSeettttiinnggssOrganiserThe Organiser feature enables you to:• View the calendar and organise your schedule• Define a list of thing

85OOrrggaanniisseerrOOrrggaanniisseerrOnce you have finished editing the memo, press the OKsoft key. The following options are then available whenyou

87OOrrggaanniisseerr86OOrrggaanniisseerrTo... Then...Sort the existing • Press the Options soft key.tasks by priority • Select the Sort option.or st

89OOrrggaanniisseerr88OOrrggaanniisseerrAlarm Menu 5.4This feature allows you to:• Set the alarm to ring at a specific time• Set the phone to switch

Calculator Menu 5.5Using this feature, you can use the phone as acalculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmeticfunctions: addition, subtract

9392SSeeccuurriittyyChange PIN Menu 6.2This feature allows you to change your current PIN to anew one, provided that the PIN Check feature isenabled.

9594SSeeccuurriittyyFDN Mode Menu 6.6The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by yourSIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to ali

Network ServicesThese menu functions are network services.Please contact your service provider to check theiravailability and subscribe to them, if yo

In addition, you can obtain the following accessories foryour phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer:• Travel adapter • Simple hands-free kit• Standard

Call Barring Menu 7.2The call barring network service allows you to restrictyour calls.Call barring can be set up in the following ways.All Outgoing:

Call Waiting Menu 7.3This network service enables you to be informed whensomeone is trying to reach you during another call.You can specify the call w

Caller ID Menu 7.5You can prevent your phone number from beingdisplayed on the phone of the person being called.Note: Some networks do not allow the

105104NNeettwwoorrkk SSeerrvviicceessTo... Then press the...Delete a CUG index Options soft key and selectthe Delete option.Activate a CUG index Opti

107106Solving ProblemsBefore contacting the after-sales service, perform thefollowing simple checks. They may save you the timeand expense of an unnec

109108The phone starts beeping and “**Warning** LowBattery” flashes in the display• The battery is insufficiently charged. Replace thebattery and rec

111110UUssiinngg tthhee BBaatttteerriieess• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and rechargeyour battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.When a

113SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnSSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnCare and MaintenanceYour phone is a product of superior design andcraftsman

115Glossary of TermsTo help you understand the main technical terms andabbreviations used in this booklet and take fulladvantage of the features on yo

117GGlloossssaarryy ooff TTeerrmmssGGlloossssaarryy ooff TTeerrmmssPhone PasswordSecurity code used to unlock the phone when you haveselected the

Key DescriptionPerform the functions indicated by the textabove them (in the bottom line of the display).In the menu facility, scroll through the menu

119118GGlloossssaarryy ooff TTeerrmmssSIM (Subscriber Identification Module)Card containing a chip with all the information requiredto operate the p

Earpieceadjusting the volume • 28Editingmemos • 84messages • 66missed calls• 31; 62phonebook numbers • 40tasks • 86To Do List • 86Emergency calls • 8;

SDN • 42Searching for names/numbers • 38; 51Security (6) • 92Selecting functions/options • 32Sending key tones • 50messages • 65Servicedialling number

123Dual Band SGH-A300 GSM Telephone Quick Reference CardPress and hold .Switch On/Off➀ Key in the number.➁ Press the key.Make a Call➀ Open the phone

124➀ Key in the number.➁ Press the Save soft key.➂ Enter the name.➃ Press the OK soft key.➄ If necessary, change thelocation.➅ Press the OK soft key.S

DisplayDisplay LayoutThe display comprises three areas.Area DescriptionFirst line Displays various icons (see below).Middle lines Display messages, in

1514YYoouurr PPhhoonneeIcon Description (continued)Appears when a new text message has beenreceived.Appears when the Vibrate mode is active.Appears w

16 17GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddInstalling the SIM CardWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you areprovided with a plug-in SIM card loaded wit