Nokia 300 User Guide Issue 1
Contents Contents Safety Get started Keys and parts Insert the SIM card and battery Insert a memory card Charge the battery Charge the battery over USB Antenna locations Attach a strap 4 5 5 5 7 8 9 10 10 Switch it on 10 Network services and costs 10 Access codes 11 Switch the phone on or off 11 Lock the keys and screen 12 Touch screen actions 12 Deactivate touch screen vibration feedback 13 Interactive home screen elements 14 Change the volume of a call, song, or video 14 Indicators 14 Messaging key
Contents USB data cable 31 Web About the web browser Browse the web Clear browsing history 31 31 31 31 Pictures and videos Take a picture Record a video Send a picture or video Photos Print a picture 32 32 32 33 33 34 Music and audio Media player FM radio Use voice recorder 34 34 36 38 Time management Change the time and date Set an alarm Add an appointment 38 38 39 39 Games and applications 39 About games and applications 39 Improve your gaming experience 40 Download a game or application 40 Abou
Safety Safety Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete user guide for further information. SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS Switch the device off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference or danger, for example, in aircraft, in hospitals or near medical equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting areas. Obey all instructions in restricted areas. ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST Obey all local laws.
Get started 5 Get started Keys and parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Earpiece Touch screen Messaging key Call key Keypad Volume up key Volume down key Key lock button End/Power key Charger connector Camera lens Nokia AV connector (3.5 mm) Micro-USB connector Wrist strap hole Back cover release gap Loudspeaker If there is protective tape on the screen or camera lens, remove the tape.
Get started not support the use of micro-SIM cards and use of incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or the device, and may corrupt data stored on the card. This phone is intended for use with a BL-4U battery. Always use original Nokia batteries. The SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. 1 Place your finger in the gap on the right edge of the phone, and carefully lift and remove the back cover.
Get started 4 7 Line up the contacts of the battery and the battery compartment, and insert the battery. To replace the back cover, direct the bottom locking catches toward their slots (1), and press the cover, until it locks into place (2). Insert a memory card Use only compatible memory cards approved by Nokia for use with this device. Incompatible cards may damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card. Your phone supports memory cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB.
1 2 3 Get started Remove the back cover. Make sure the contact area of the card is facing down. Push the card in, until it locks into place. Replace the back cover. Remove the memory card Important: Do not remove the memory card when an application is using it. Doing so may damage the memory card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card. You can remove or replace the memory card without switching the phone off. 1 2 3 Remove the back cover.
Get started 1 2 3 9 Connect the charger to a wall outlet. Connect the charger to the phone. When the phone indicates a full charge, disconnect the charger from the phone, then from the wall outlet. You do not need to charge the battery for a specific length of time, and you can use the phone while it is charging. During charging, the phone may feel warm. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed or before any calls can be made.
Switch it on Antenna locations The antenna area is highlighted. Avoid touching the antenna area while the antenna is in use. Contact with antennas affects the communication quality and may reduce battery life due to higher power level during operation. Attach a strap Switch it on Network services and costs Your device is approved for use on the GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz networks and WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz networks. To use the device, you need a subscription with a service provider.
Switch it on 11 Access codes PIN or PIN2 code (4-8 digits) These protect your SIM card against unauthorised use or are required to access some features. You can set your phone to ask for the PIN code when you switch it on. If not supplied with your SIM card or you forget the codes, contact your service provider. If you enter the code incorrectly three times in a row, you need to unblock the code with the PUK or PUK2 code. PUK or PUK2 code These are required to unblock a PIN or PIN2 code.
Switch it on You may be prompted to get the configuration settings from your network service provider. For more information on this network service, contact your network service provider. Lock the keys and screen To avoid accidentally making a call when your phone is in your pocket or bag, lock the keys and screen of your phone. Press the key lock button. Unlock the keys and screen Press the key lock button, and swipe the screen from left to right in the animated arrow area.
Switch it on 13 Scroll in a list or menu Place your finger on the screen, slide it quickly up or down the screen, and then lift your finger. The content of the screen scrolls with the speed and direction it had at the moment of release. To select an item from a scrolling list and to stop the movement, tap the item. Swipe Place a finger on the screen, and steadily slide your finger in the desired direction. For example, when you are viewing a picture, to view the next picture, swipe left.
Switch it on Interactive home screen elements The home screen elements are interactive. For example, you can set alarms or write calendar entries directly on the home screen. Set an alarm Select the clock (1). View or edit your schedule Select the date (2). Change the volume of a call, song, or video Use the volume keys. The built-in loudspeaker allows you to speak and listen from a short distance without having to hold the phone to your ear. Activate the loudspeaker during a call Select Loudsp..
Switch it on 15 All incoming calls are diverted to another number. Calls are limited to a closed user group. The currently active profile is timed. A headset is connected to the phone. The phone is connected to another device, using a USB data cable. Messaging key To write a message or check your message inbox, press the messaging key .
8 Personalisation If prompted, allow connection and copying requests. Use your phone without a SIM card Do your children want to play with your phone, but you don't want them to accidentally make a call? Some features of your phone, such as games and the calendar, may be used without inserting a SIM card. Features that are dimmed in the menus cannot be used.
Personalisation 17 Tip: You can also add shortcuts to the Go to menu. Select Go to > Personalise view. Add your important contacts to the home screen Want to quickly call or send messages to your favourite contacts? You can add shortcuts to selected contacts in the home screen. 1 2 3 Select and hold the Favourite contacts bar. Select Edit favourites. Select a contact icon and a contact from the list. The contact needs to be stored in the phone memory.
Personalisation Tip: Download more wallpapers from Nokia Store. For more information, go to www.nokia.com/support. Add, change, or remove the content of the home screen Select Home screen > Options > Personalise view > Change, and select an item from the list. Tip: To increase the font size in the Messaging and Contacts applications, when browsing the web, or in the main menu, select Font size. Change the look of your phone With themes, you can change the colours and look of your home screen.
Telephone 19 Telephone Make a call 1 Enter the phone number, including the country and area code if necessary. 2 Press the call key. Answer an incoming call Press the call key. End a call Press the end key. Reject a call Press the end key. View your missed calls Want to see who made the call you missed? On the home screen, select View. The caller's name is displayed, if stored in the contacts list.
2 3 4 Telephone Select when to divert the incoming calls: All voice calls — Divert all incoming voice calls. If busy — Divert voice calls when busy. If not answered — Divert voice calls only when not answered. If out of reach — Divert voice calls when the phone is switched off or out of network coverage for a certain period. If not available — Divert voice calls when not answered, or the phone is busy, or switched off, or out of network coverage. Select Activate > To voice mailbox or To other number.
Telephone 21 To make or receive an internet call, you must be in the service area of a WLAN or 3G network, and be signed in to an internet call service. When using the 3G network for making internet calls, check that your service provider supports internet calls in the 3G network. Flat-rate data plans are recommended to save costs. Tip: If you do not have a flat-rate data plan from your service provider, to save data costs in your phone bill when making internet calls, use a WLAN.
2 Contacts Select Activate, and enter your barring password. Contacts Save a name and phone number Select Menu > Contacts. Select Add new. If prompted, select where to save the contact. Add or edit the details of a contact 1 Select Names and a contact. 2 Select Options > Add detail. Tip: To add a ringtone or picture for a contact, select the contact and Options > Add detail > Multimedia.
Write text 2 23 Select Business card and the sending type. Save a received business card Select Show > Save. Create a contact group If you add your family members or friends to a contact group, you can easily send a message to all of them at the same time. Select Menu > Contacts. 1 2 3 Select Groups > Add. Enter a name for the group, optionally select an image and a ringtone, and select Save. To add contacts to the group, select the group and Add.
Write text , , and activated. indicate the character cases. indicates that number mode is Switch between text input methods Select Options > Prediction. Not all languages are supported by predictive text input. Switch between character cases Select #. Switch between the letter and number modes Select and hold #. Set the writing language Select Options > Writing lang.. Write using traditional text input 1 Press a number key (2-9) repeatedly, until the desired character is displayed.
Messaging 25 Add a missing word to the dictionary If ? is displayed when you enter a word using predictive text input, the word is not in the dictionary. You can add it to the built-in dictionary. 1 2 3 Select Spell. Write the word using traditional text input. Select Save. Write a compound word 1 Write the first part of the word. To confirm the word, move the cursor forward. 2 Write the next part of the word, and confirm again.
Messaging Send a message to a group of people Would you like to send a message to all your family members? If you have assigned them to a group, you can send a message to all of them at the same time. Select Menu > Messaging. 1 2 3 4 Select Create message. Write your message, and select Continue. To select a group, select Contact groups. Select Send. Save an attachment You can save attachments from multimedia and mail messages to your phone. Select Menu > Messaging.
Mail and chat 27 Listen to voice messages When you can't answer, you can divert calls to your voice mailbox and listen to your messages later. You may need a voice mailbox subscription. For more information on this network service, contact your service provider. 1 2 3 Select Menu > Messaging > Voice messages and Voice mbox. no.. Enter your voice mailbox number, and select OK. To call your voice mailbox, on the home screen, press and hold 1.
Connectivity Read and reply to mail Select Menu > Messaging > Mail and a mail account. 1 2 Select a mail. To reply to or forward a mail, select Options. About Chat Select Menu > Messaging > Chat. You can exchange instant messages with your friends. Chat is a network service. You can leave the Chat application running in the background while you use other features of your phone, and still be notified of new instant messages.
Connectivity 29 Since devices with Bluetooth wireless technology communicate using radio waves, they do not need to be in direct line-of-sight. However, they must be within 10 metres (33 feet) of each other, although the connection may be subject to interference from obstructions such as walls or from other electronic devices. When your phone is locked, it is only possible to connect to a paired device that has been set to Auto-connect.
Connectivity Send a picture or other content to another device using Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to send pictures, videos, business cards, and other content created by you to your computer or a friend's compatible device. 1 2 3 4 Select the item to send. Select Options > Send > Via Bluetooth. Select the device to connect to. If the desired device is not displayed, select New search, to search for it. Bluetooth devices within range are displayed. If the other device requires a passcode, enter the passcode.
Web 31 USB data cable Copy a picture or other content between your device and a computer You can use a USB data cable to copy your pictures and other content between your device and a compatible computer. 1 2 Use a compatible USB cable to connect your device to a computer. Select from the following: 3 Nokia Ovi Suite — Use this mode if your computer has Nokia Ovi Suite installed. Media transfer — Use this mode if your computer does not have Nokia Ovi Suite installed.
Pictures and videos A cache is a memory location that is used to store data temporarily. If you have, or have tried to, access confidential information or a secure service, requiring passwords, clear the cache after each use. Clear the cache or cookies While browsing a website, select Options > Tools > Clear the cache or Clear cookies. Prevent cookies from being stored Select Options > Settings > Security > Cookies > Reject. Pictures and videos Take a picture 1 Select Menu > Photos > Camera.
Pictures and videos 33 Send a picture or video Share your pictures and videos with friends and family in a multimedia message or using Bluetooth. Select Menu > Photos. Send a picture 1 Select the folder containing the picture. 2 Select the picture to send. To send more than one picture, select 3 Select > Send or Send marked. > Mark, and mark the desired pictures. Send a video 1 Select the folder containing the video. 2 Select Options > Mark, and mark the video. You can mark several videos to send.
Music and audio Print a picture You can print your pictures directly using a compatible printer. 1 2 3 4 Use a USB data cable or, if supported by the printer, Bluetooth, to connect your phone to a PictBridge compatible printer. Select Media transfer as the USB connection mode. Select the picture to print. Select > Print. Music and audio Media player Play a song Play music stored in the device memory or on the memory card. Select Menu > Music > My music. Play a song Select a song from a folder.
Music and audio 35 Close the media player Press and hold the end key. Copy music from your PC Do you have music on your PC that you want to listen on your phone? Use Nokia Ovi Player and a USB data cable to manage and synchronise your music collection. 1 2 3 Use a compatible USB data cable to connect your phone to your computer. Make sure a compatible memory card is inserted in your phone. Select Media transfer as the connection mode. On your computer, open Nokia Ovi Player.
Music and audio Connect loudspeakers to your phone Listen to music on your phone through compatible loudspeakers (available separately). Make your music library portable and listen to your favourite songs without cables. With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can stream music from the phone where it is stored to the device where it plays. Do not connect products that create an output signal, as this may damage the device. Do not connect any voltage source to the Nokia AV connector.
Music and audio 37 Listen to the radio Select Menu > Music > Radio. Change the volume Use the volume keys. Close the radio Press the end key. Set the radio to play in the background Select Hide. Close the radio when it is playing in the background Press and hold the end key. Find and save radio stations Search for your favourite radio stations, and save them, so you can easily listen to them later. Select Menu > Music > Radio.
Time management Automatically search for radio stations Select Options > Search all stat.. Switch to a saved station Select or . Rename a station Select Options > Stations Select and hold the station, and from the pop-up menu, select Rename. Tip: To access a station directly from the saved station list, press the number key that corresponds to the number of the station. Improve radio reception If you activate RDS, the radio automatically switches to a frequency that has better reception.
Games and applications 39 Change the time zone when travelling 1 Select Date & time settings > Time zone:. 2 Select the time zone of your location. 3 Select Save. The time and date are set according to the time zone. This makes sure that your phone displays the correct sending time of received text or multimedia messages. For example, GMT -5 denotes the time zone for New York (USA), 5 hours west of Greenwich, London (UK). Set an alarm You can use your phone as an alarm clock.
Games and applications Improve your gaming experience Activate or deactivate sounds, lights, or vibrations, and improve your gaming experience. Select Menu > Applications and Extras > Options > Application sett.. Download a game or application You can download games and applications directly to your phone. Select Menu > Applications and Extras > Options > Downloads. Your phone supports Java™ ME applications, that have the .jad or .jar file extension.
Games and applications 41 Use the calculator Select Menu > Applications > Calculator. 1 2 Select Options and either the scientific or standard calculator. Enter the calculation, and select =. Tip: Use the loan calculator to calculate interest rates, loan periods, or instalments of a loan. To switch to the loan calculator, select Options. Convert currency and measurements About the converter Select Menu > Applications > Extras > Collection > Converter.
Phone management Add a currency pair You can add additional currency pairs to be converted. Select Menu > Applications > Extras > Collection > Converter. 1 2 3 Select Options > New currency conv.. Enter the names of the two currencies, and select OK. Enter the exchange rate for one of the currencies. Phone management Support When you want to learn more about how to use your product or you are unsure how your phone should function, read the user guide thoroughly.
Phone management 43 Select Menu > Settings. 1 2 3 4 Select Phone > Phone updates. To display the current software version and check whether an update is available, select Curr. sw details. To download and install a software update, select Downl. ph. sw. Follow the displayed instructions. If the installation was cancelled after the download, select Install sw update. The software update may take several minutes. If there are problems with the installation, contact your network service provider.
Phone management Restore original settings If your phone is not working properly, you can reset some settings to their original values. 1 2 3 End all calls and connections. Select Menu > Settings and Rest. fact. sett. > Settings only. Enter the security code. This does not affect documents or files stored on your phone. After restoring the original settings, your phone switches off and then on again. This may take longer than usual.
Protect your phone 45 Restore a backup Select Restore backup. Protect your phone Lock your phone Want to protect your phone against unauthorised use? Define a security code, and set your phone to lock itself automatically when you're not using it. Set a personalised security code 1 Select Menu > Settings and Security > Access codes > Change sec. code. 2 Enter the preset security code, 12345. 3 Enter a new code. A minimum of 5 numbers is required. Only numbers can be used.
3 Nokia services Select Format m. card > Yes. Prepare your phone for recycling If you buy a new phone, or otherwise want to dispose of your phone, Nokia recommends that you recycle your phone. Beforehand, you may want to remove all personal information and content from your phone. Remove all content and restore settings to the original values 1 Back up the content you want to keep to a compatible memory card or to a compatible computer. 2 End all calls and connections.
Nokia services 47 Access Nokia Services Select Menu > Applications > Extras > Collection and the desired service. About Ovi Store With Ovi Store, you can download mobile games, applications, videos, pictures, themes, and ringing tones to your device. Some items are free of charge; others you need to pay for with your credit card or in your phone bill. The availability of payment methods depends on your country of residence and your network service provider.
Protect the environment If the installation window does not open automatically, open the installation file manually. Select Open folder to view files, and double-click Install_Nokia_Ovi_Suite.exe. 4 Follow the instructions. To learn more about Nokia Ovi Suite, go to www.ovi.com.
Product and safety information 49 Recycle When this phone has reached the end of its working life, all of its materials can be recovered as materials and energy. To guarantee the correct disposal and reuse, Nokia co-operates with its partners through a program called We:recycle. For information on how to recycle your old Nokia products and where to find collection sites, go to www.nokia.com/werecycle, or call the Nokia Contact Center. Recycle packaging and user guides at your local recycling scheme.
Product and safety information Do not modify, remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, or immerse or expose it to water or other liquids. Batteries may explode if damaged. Use the battery and charger for their intended purposes only. Improper use, or use of unapproved batteries or incompatible chargers may present a risk of fire, explosion, or other hazard, and may invalidate any approval or warranty.
Product and safety information 51 Other transfer methods may not transfer the licences which need to be restored with the content for you to be able to continue the use of OMA DRM-protected content after the device memory is formatted. You may also need to restore the licences in case the files on your device get corrupted. If your device has WMDRM-protected content, both the licences and the content will be lost if the device memory is formatted.
Product and safety information Vehicles Radio signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection, electronic antilock braking, electronic speed control, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer of your vehicle or its equipment. Only qualified personnel should install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate your warranty.
Copyright and other notices • 53 If you access preinstalled bookmarks and links to third party internet sites, take the appropriate precautions. Nokia does not endorse or assume liability for such sites. Certification information (SAR) This mobile device meets guidelines for exposure to radio waves. Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines.
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Index Index A access codes alarm clock alarms antennas applications B backing up data battery — charging — inserting Bluetooth browser See web browser business cards 11 39 39 10 39, 40 44 49 8, 9 5 28, 29, 30 31 22, 30 C cable connection 31 cache 31 calculator 41 Calendar 39 calendar 30 calls — diverting 19 — emergency 52 — internet calls 20, 21 — log 19, 20 — making 19 — restricting 21 camera — recording videos 32 — sending pictures and videos 33 — taking pictures 32 charging the battery 8, 9, 49 chat s
Index images See pictures IMEI number inbox, messages indicators internet internet calls K keyguard keys and parts L lock code locking — keys — phone — screen loudspeaker 11 26 14 31 20, 21 12 5 11, 45 12 45 12 14, 36 M mail 27 — creating 27 — reading and replying to 28 — sending 27 mailbox — voice 27 meeting entries 39 memory 46 memory card 7, 45 messages 26 — attachments 26 — audio 27 — sending 25, 26 messaging key 15 MMS (multimedia message service) 25 multimedia messages 25 music 34, 35 — copying
Index R radio recording — calls — sounds — videos recycling restoring data restoring settings ringtones 36, 37, 38 38 38 32 48 44 44 18 S searching — radio stations security code settings — restoring shortcuts SIM card — inserting SMS (short message service) social networks software updates speed dialling strap support switching on/off synchronisation 44 14, 16, 17 16 5 25 40 42, 43 22 10 42 11 44 T taking pictures See camera text input text messages themes time and date tones touch screen transferring
