Nokia 6300 User Guide 9253345 Issue 1
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Contents For your safety .................................................................5 Install SIM card and battery....................................................................8 Insert a microSD card................................................................................8 Remove the microSD card.......................................................................9 Charge the battery.....................................................................................
Contents Synchronize from a server.................................................................26 USB data cable..........................................................................................26 Call................................................................................................................26 Phone..........................................................................................................27 Enhancements.........................................................
For your safety Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete user guide for further information. SWITCH ON SAFELY Do not switch the device on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road safety.
Network services Network services To use the phone you must have service from a wireless service provider. Many of the features require special network features. These features are not available on all networks; other networks may require that you make specific arrangements with your service provider before you can use the network services. Your service provider can give you instructions and explain what charges will apply. Some networks may have limitations that affect how you can use network services.
1. General information Access codes Security code The security code (5 to 10 digits) helps to protect your phone against unauthorized use. The preset code is 12345. You can change the code, and set the phone to request the code. See "Security," p. 28. PIN codes The personal identification number (PIN) code and the universal personal identification number (UPIN) code (4 to 8 digits) help to protect your SIM card against unauthorized use. See "Security," p. 28.
Get started Nokia support Support information Check www.nokia.com/support or your local Nokia website for the latest version of this guide, additional information, downloads, and services related to your Nokia product. Configuration settings service You may also download free configuration settings such as MMS, GPRS, e-mail, and other services for your device model at www.nokia.com/support. Nokia PC Suite You may find PC Suite and related information on the Nokia website at www.nokia.com/support.
Get started 2. Insert the card into the microSD card slot with the contact surface facing down, and press it until it locks into place. 3. Close the back cover of the device. Remove the microSD card Important: Do not remove the memory card in the middle of an operation when the card is being accessed. Removing the card in the middle of an operation may damage the memory card as well as the device, and data stored on the card may be corrupted.
Your device Do not connect products that create an output signal as this may cause damage to the device. Do not connect any voltage source to the Nokia AV Connector. When connecting any external device or any headset, other than those approved by Nokia for use with this device, to the Nokia AV Connector, pay special attention to volume levels. Strap Thread a strap through the eyelet of the device as shown in the picture, and hook it behind the clamp. 3.
Your device Display 1 — Signal strength of the cellular network 2 — Battery charge status 3 — Indicators 4 — Name of the network or the operator logo 5 — Clock 6 — Main screen 7 — The function of the left selection key is Go to or a shortcut to another function. See "Left selection key," p. 24. 8 — The function of the middle selection key is Menu. 9 — The function of the right selection key is Names or a shortcut to another function. See "Right selection key," p. 24.
Call functions / The phone is registered to the GPRS or EGPRS network. / A GPRS or EGPRS connection is established. / The GPRS or EGPRS connection is suspended (on hold). / A Bluetooth connection is active. A push-to-talk connection is active or suspended. If you have two phone lines, the second phone line is selected. All incoming calls are diverted to another number. The loudspeaker is activated, or the music stand is connected to the device. Calls are limited to a closed user group.
Write text You can search for a name or phone number that you have saved in Contacts. See "Search for a contact," p. 22. Press the call key to call the number. To access the list of dialed numbers, press the call key once in the standby mode. To call the number, select a number or name, and press the call key. Dialing shortcuts Assign a phone number to one of the number keys, 2 to 9. See "Dialing shortcuts," p. 23. Call the number in one of the following ways: Press a number key, then the call key.
Navigate the menus The character cases are indicated by , , and . To change the character case, press #. To change from the letter to number mode, indicated by , press and hold #, and select Number mode. To change from the number to the letter mode, press and hold #. To set the writing language, select Options > Writing language. Traditional text input Press a number key, 2 to 9, repeatedly until the desired character appears. The available characters depend on the selected writing language.
Messaging To check SMS e-mail service availability and to subscribe to the service, contact your service provider. You can save an e-mail address in Contacts. See "Save details," p. 21. Write and send a text message 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Create message > Text message. 2. Enter one or more phone numbers or e-mail addresses in the To: field. To retrieve a phone number or e-mail address, select Add. 3. For a SMS e-mail, enter a subject in the Subject: field. 4.
Messaging Read and reply to a multimedia message Important: Exercise caution when opening messages. E-mail messages or multimedia message objects may contain malicious software or otherwise be harmful to your device or PC. 1. To view the received message, select Show. To view it later, select Exit. 2. To view the whole message if the received message contains a presentation, select Play. To view the files in the presentation or the attachments, select Options > Objects or Attachments. 3.
Messaging Listen to a message To open a received audio message, select Play. If more than one message is received, select Show > Play. To listen to the message later, select Exit. Memory full When you receive a message, and the memory for the messages is full, Memory full. Unable to receive messages. is displayed. To delete old messages, select OK > Yes and the folder. Scroll to the desired message, and select Delete. To delete more messages, select Mark.
Messaging Download e-mail To download e-mail messages that have been sent to your e-mail account, select Menu > Messaging > E-mail > Check new e-mail. If more than one e-mail account is defined, select the account from which you want to download the e-mail. The e-mail application only downloads e-mail headers at first. Select Back > Inboxes, the account name, the new message, and Retrieve to download the complete e-mail message.
Messaging Below the status line there are three folders containing your contacts that show their status: Conversations, Online (), and Offline (). To expand the folder, scroll to it, and select Expand (or scroll right). To collapse the folder, select Collapse (or scroll left).
Messaging You can bookmark public groups that your service provider may maintain. Connect to the IM service, and select Groups > Public groups. Select a group and Join. If you are not in the group, enter your screen name as your nickname for the group. To delete a group from your list, select Options > Delete group. To search for a group, select Groups > Public groups > Search groups. To create a private group, connect to the IM service, and, from the main menu, select Options > Create group.
Contacts E-mail centre in use — to select the SMS e-mail message center in use Message validity — to select the length of time for which the network attempts to deliver your message Messages sent via — to select the format of the messages to be sent: Text, Paging, or Fax (network service) Use packet data — Select Yes to set GPRS as the preferred SMS bearer. Character support — Select Full to select all characters in the messages to be sent as viewed.
Contacts Settings These settings define where the contact information is stored, how it is displayed, and how much memory remains. Select Menu > Contacts > Settings and from the following options: • Memory in use — to select the SIM card or phone memory for your contacts. Select Phone and SIM to recall names and numbers from both memories. In that case, when you save names and numbers, they are saved in the phone memory.
Call log and positioning Dialing shortcuts Your device can dial a phone number with one keypress. The number keys, 2 to 9, can have a phone number assigned to them. To assign a phone number to a number key, select Menu > Contacts > Speed dials, and scroll to the number to assign as the shortcut for Speed dialling. Select Assign, or if a number has already been assigned to the key, select Options > Change. Select Search and the contact to assign the shortcut.
Settings • Timed — to set the profile to be active until a certain time (up to 24 hours) and set the end time. When the time set for the profile expires, the previous profile that was not timed becomes active. Themes A theme contains elements for personalizing your device. Select Menu > Settings > Themes and from the following options: • Select theme — to set a theme. A list of folders in Gallery opens. Open the Themes folder, and select a theme.
Settings Navigation key To assign other device functions from a predefined list to the navigation key (scroll key), select Menu > Settings > My shortcuts > Navigation key. Voice commands Call contacts and carry out device functions by speaking a voice command. Voice commands are language-dependent, and you must set the Recognition lang. before using voice commands. See "Phone," p. 27.
Settings point, enter a name to change the access point settings, and select OK. Select Packet data acc. pt., enter the access point name (APN) to establish a connection to a network, and select OK. You can also set the EGPRS dial-up service settings (access point name) on your PC using the Nokia Modem Options software. See "Nokia PC Suite," p. 40. If you have set the settings both on your PC and on your device, the PC settings are used.
Settings • Voice clarity — Select Active to enhance speech intelligibility especially in noisy environments. • Anykey answer — Select On to answer an incoming call by briefly pressing any key, except the power key, the left and right selection keys, or the end key. • Automatic redial — Select On to make a maximum of 10 attempts to connect the call after an unsuccessful call attempt.
Settings • Personal config. sett. — to manually add new personal accounts for various services and to activate or delete them. To add a new personal account if you have not added any, select Add; otherwise, select Options > Add new. Select the service type, and select and enter each of the required parameters. The parameters differ according to the selected service type. To delete or activate a personal account, scroll to it, and select Options > Delete or Activate.
Operator menu 11. Operator menu This menu lets you access a portal to services provided by your network operator. The name and the icon depend on the operator. For more information contact your network operator. The operator can update this menu with a service message. See "Service inbox," p. 38. 12. Gallery Copyright protections may prevent some images, music (including ringing tones), and other content from being copied, modified, transferred or forwarded.
Media Check memory consumption Check the memory consumption of different data groups and the available memory to install new applications or software on your memory card. Select the memory card 13. and Options > Details. Media Camera and video Take images or record video clips with the built-in camera. Take a picture To use the still picture function, select Menu > Media > Camera or if the video function is on, scroll left or right.
Media Music files stored in the music folder in the device memory or on the memory card are automatically detected and added to the music library during the startup of the device. To open the music player, select Menu > Media > Music player. Play music tracks Warning: Listen to music at a moderate level. Continuous exposure to high volume may damage your hearing. Do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use, because the volume may be extremely loud.
Push to talk • Loudspeaker or Headset — to listen to the radio using the loudspeaker or headset. Keep the headset connected to the device. The lead of the headset functions as the radio antenna. • Mono output or Stereo output — to listen to the radio in monophonic sound or in stereo • Stations — to select the list of saved stations. To delete or rename a station, scroll to the desired station, and select Options > Delete station or Rename.
Push to talk PTT channels PTT channel types A PTT channel comprises a group of people (for example, friends or a work team) who joined the channel after they were invited. When you call a channel, all members joined to the channel hear the call simultaneously. In a Public channel, every channel member can invite other persons; in a Private channel, only the channel creator can invite others. You can set the status of each channel to Active or Inactive.
Organizer Callback requests Send a callback request If you make a one-to-one call and do not get a response, you can send a callback request from following lists: • Menu > Contacts > Names • Menu > Push to talk > Callback inbox, Channel list, or Contacts list Select a contact, a member, or a nickname and Options > Send PTT callback. Respond to a callback request When someone sends you a callback request, Callback request received is displayed in the standby mode.
Organizer Stop the alarm When the alarm time is reached, the device sounds an alert tone and flashes Alarm! and the current time on the display, even if the device is switched off. To stop the alarm, select Stop. If you let the device continue to sound the alarm for a minute or select Snooze, the alarm stops for the time you set in Snooze time-out, then resumes. If the alarm time is reached while the device is switched off, the device switches itself on and starts sounding the alarm tone.
Applications Timers Countdown timer 1. To activate the countdown timer, select Menu > Organiser > Countd. timer > Normal timer, enter the alarm time, and write a note that is displayed when the time expires. To change the countdown time, select Change time. 2. To start the timer, select Start. 3. To stop the timer, select Stop timer. Interval timer 1. To have an interval timer with up to 10 intervals started, first enter the intervals. 2. Select Menu > Organiser > Countd. timer > Interval timer. 3.
Web Important: Only install and use applications and other software from trusted sources, such as applications that are Symbian Signed or have passed the Java VerifiedTM testing. You can download new Java applications and games in different ways. • Select Menu > Applications > Options > Downloads > App. downloads; the list of available bookmarks is shown. See "Bookmarks," p. 38. • Use the Nokia Application Installer from PC Suite to download the applications to your device.
Web Bookmarks You can save page addresses as bookmarks in the device memory. 1. While browsing, select Options > Bookmarks; or in the standby mode, select Menu > Web > Bookmarks. 2. Scroll to a bookmark, and select it; or press the call key to make a connection to the page associated with the bookmark. 3. Select Options to view, edit, delete, or send the bookmark; to create a new bookmark; or to save the bookmark to a folder.
Web Service inbox settings Select Menu > Web > Settings > Service inbox sett. and from the following options: • Service messages — to set whether you want to receive service messages • Message filter — Select On to set the device to receive service messages only from content authors approved by the service provider. To view the list of the approved content authors, select Trusted channels. • Autom.
SIM services Select the user certificate you want to use, and enter the signing PIN. The digital signature icon disappears, and the service may display a confirmation of your purchase. 18. SIM services Your SIM card may provide additional services. You can access this menu only if it is supported by your SIM card. The name and contents of the menu depend on the available services. For availability and information on using SIM card services, contact your SIM card vendor.
Battery If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or before any calls can be made. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged. Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip, or pen causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery.
Care and maintenance Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The following suggestions will help you protect your warranty coverage. • Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. If your device does get wet, remove the battery, and allow the device to dry completely before replacing it. • Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas.
Additional safety information • Hold the wireless device to the ear opposite the medical device to minimize the potential for interference. • Turn the wireless device off immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. • Read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of their implanted medical device. If you have any questions about using your wireless device with an implanted medical device, consult your health care provider.
Additional safety information to use only the power required to reach the network. That amount changes depending on a number of factors such as how close you are to a network base station. The highest SAR value under the ICNIRP guidelines for use of the device at the ear is 0.57 W/kg. Use of device accessories and enhancements may result in different SAR values. SAR values may vary depending on national reporting and testing requirements and the network band.
Index A channel types 33 characters 13 charge the battery 9 clock 24 codes 7 configuration 27 configuration setting service connectivity 40 contact information 8 contacts 21 business cards 22 copy 22 delete 22 dialing shortcuts 23 edit details 22 groups 22 info numbers 23 move 22 my numbers 23 save details 21 save names 21 save phone numbers 21 search 22 service numbers 23 settings 22 synchronize 22 cookies 38 countdown timer 36 CSD 40 currency conversion 35 customer service 8 access codes 7 active standb
Index font size 24 messages audio messaging 16 delete 20 flash messages 16 folders 17 info messages 20 postcard 16 service commands 20 settings 20 SIM messages 20 text 14 voice messages 20 microphone 10 microSD card insert 8 MMS See multimedia messages multimedia messages 15 music player 30 my numbers 23 G gallery 29 files 29 folders 29 print images games 36 29 H handsfree See loudspeaker headphones 9 headset 9 hearing aid 27 help text 27 HSCSD 40 I idle mode 10 IMAP4 17 indicators 11 info messages
Index push to talk 32 settings 34 pushed messages 38 voice commands 25 signal strength 11 SIM messages 20 services 40 SIM card 12 installation 8 sleep mode 24 SMS See text message software update 7, 28 installing 28 requesting 28 spam filter 18 speed dialing 27 standby mode 10, 24 start up tone 27 status indicators 11 stereo widening 32 stopwatch 36 strap 10 streaming service 30 synchronization 26 R radio 31 recorder 32 redial 27 S screen 24 screen saver 24 scroll key 10 scrolling 14 security 28 brows
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