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 Web About the web browser Browse the web Clear browsing history 30 30 30 30 Pictures and videos Take a picture Record a video Send a picture or video Photos Print a picture 31 31 31 31 32 32 Music and audio Media player FM radio Use voice recorder 33 33 35 36 Time management Change the time and date Set an alarm Add an appointment 37 37 37 37 Games and applications About games and applications Improve your gaming experience Download a game or application About Communities Use the calculator
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 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 edge of the phone, and carefully lift and remove the back cover. If the battery is inserted, lift the battery out. 2 Slide the SIM card holder to unlock it, and use your fingernail to lift it.
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 type in 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 Calibrate the touch screen Select Scr. calibration, and follow the displayed instructions. 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.
Switch it on or 15 The phone is registered to a 3G (UMTS) network. The phone is registered to a 3.5G (HSDPA) network. Bluetooth is activated. 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 .
7 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 2 17 Select the shortcut you want to define, and select the desired item. Tip: To remove a shortcut, replace it with another one. 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.
2 Personalisation Select a folder and a picture. You can also take a picture with your phone camera, and use that picture. Tip: Download more wallpapers from Nokia Store. For more information, go to www.nokia.com/support. To rearrange items on your home screen, replace the shortcuts with new ones. Change the look of your phone With themes, you can change the colours and look of your home screen. Select Menu > Settings and Themes. Select Select theme > Themes and a theme from the list.
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.
Contacts 21 Contacts Save a name and phone number Select Menu > Contacts. Select Add new. 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. Use speed dial You can quickly call your friends and family when you assign your most-used phone numbers to the number keys of your phone. Select Menu > Contacts > Speed dials.
Write text 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 23 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. 2 Insert the next character.
Messaging 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 25 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 device. Select Menu > Messaging.
Mail and chat 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 mailbox no.. Enter your voice mailbox number, and select OK. To call your voice mailbox, on the home screen, press and hold 1.
Connectivity 27 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 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 29 Send a photo or other content using Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to send photos, videos, and other content created by you to your computer or a friend's phone. 1 2 3 Select and hold the item to send, then select Send > Via Bluetooth. Select the compatible device to connect to. If you can't see the device, select New search. Bluetooth devices that are close by are listed. If asked, type in the passcode. Tip: You can also use Bluetooth to send business cards.
2 3 Web Select from the following modes: Nokia Ovi Suite — Nokia Suite is installed on your computer. Media transfer — Nokia Suite is not installed on your computer. If you want to connect your phone to a home entertainment system or printer, use this mode. Mass storage — Nokia Suite is not installed on your computer. The phone is displayed as a portable device on your computer. Make sure a memory card is inserted.
Pictures and videos 31 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. 2 To zoom in or out, use the volume keys. 3 Select . The pictures are saved in Menu > Photos > My photos. Close the camera Press the end key.
Pictures and videos Send a picture 1 Select the folder containing the picture. 2 Select the picture to send. To send more than one picture, select > Mark, and mark the desired pictures. 3 Select > Send or Send marked. 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. 3 Select Options > Send marked and the desired sending method. Photos About Photos Select Menu > Photos.
Music and audio 4 Select 33 > Print. Music and audio Media player Play a song Play music stored in the phone memory or on the memory card. Select Menu > Music > My music and All songs. 1 2 Select a song. To pause playing, select ; to resume, select . Play a video Play videos stored in the phone memory or on the memory card. Select Menu > Photos > My videos. 1 2 Select a video. To pause playback, select ; to resume, select .
Music and audio Change the sound or tone of your music Did you know you can change the sound or tone of music, to better suit the genre? You can customise profiles for different music styles in the equaliser. Select Menu > Music > My music > Go to Media player > Options > More > Equaliser. Activate an existing sound profile Select a set and Activate. Create a new sound profile 1 Select one of the last two sets in the list. 2 Select the sliders, and adjust them. 3 Select Save.
Music and audio 35 FM radio About the FM radio Select Menu > Music > Radio. You can listen to FM radio stations using your phone - just connect a headset, and select a station. To listen to the radio, you need to connect a compatible headset to the device. The headset acts as an antenna. It is not possible to listen to the radio through a Bluetooth headset. Listen to the radio Connect a compatible headset to your phone. The headset acts as an antenna. Select Menu > Music > Radio.
Music and audio Select Menu > Music > Radio. Search for the next available station or . Select and hold Save a station Select Options > Save station. Automatically search for radio stations Select Options > Search all stat.. For best results, search when outdoors or near a window. Switch to a saved station or . Select Rename a station 1 Select Options > Stations. 2 Select and hold the station, and from the pop-up menu, select Rename.
Time management 37 Record a phone conversation During a call, select Options > More > Record. Both parties hear a tone at regular intervals during the recording. Time management Change the time and date Select Menu > Settings and Date and time. 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.
Games and applications Games and applications About games and applications Select Menu > Applications and Extras. Your phone may contain games or applications. They can be stored in the phone memory or on a memory card, and can be arranged in folders. To view a list of games, select Games. To view a list of applications, select Collection. Improve your gaming experience Activate or deactivate sounds, lights, or vibrations, and improve your gaming experience.
Games and applications 39 Using social networking services requires network support. This may involve the transmission of large amounts of data and related data traffic costs. For information about data transmission charges, contact your service provider. The social networking services are third party services and not provided by Nokia. Check the privacy settings of the social networking service you are using as you may share information with a large group of people.
2 Phone management Enter the amount for one currency. The converted value is displayed automatically. Set an exchange rate Select Menu > Applications > Extras > Collection > Converter. Before you can convert currency, you must set the exchange rate. 1 2 3 Select Options > Set exchange rates. Select a currency pair. Enter the exchange rate for one of the currencies. Add a currency pair You can add additional currency pairs to be converted. Select Menu > Applications > Extras > Collection > Converter.
Phone management 41 Warning: If you install a software update, you cannot use the device, even to make emergency calls, until the installation is completed and the device is restarted. Using services or downloading content may cause transfer of large amounts of data, which may result in data traffic costs. Before starting the update, connect a charger or make sure the device battery has enough power. Select Menu > Settings. 1 2 3 4 Select Phone > Phone updates.
Phone management Your network service provider may send phone software updates over the air directly to your phone. For more information on this network service, contact your network service provider. Update phone software using your PC You can use the Nokia Suite PC app to update your phone software. You need a compatible PC, a high-speed internet connection, and a compatible USB cable to connect your phone to the PC. To get more info and to download the Nokia Suite app, go to www.nokia.com/ support.
Protect your phone 2 43 Sign in with your Nokia account details. If you do not have an account, sign up for one. Back up your pictures and other content to a memory card Want to make sure you will not lose any important files? You can back up your phone memory to a compatible memory card. Select Menu > Settings > Sync & backup. Select Create backup. Restore a backup Select Restore backup.
2 3 Nokia services Select and hold the memory card, and from the pop-up menu, select Mem. card opt.. Select Set password, and enter a password. Keep the password secret and in a safe place, separate from the memory card. Format a memory card Want to delete all content from your memory card? When you format a memory card, all the data on it is deleted. 1 2 3 Select Menu > Applications > Gallery. Select and hold the memory card, and from the pop-up menu, select Mem. card opt.. Select Format m.
Nokia services • • • 45 See your friends' status updates in different social networking services Download games, applications, videos, and ringtones to your phone Get a free Nokia Mail powered by Yahoo! account Some items are free of charge, others you may need to pay for. The available services may also vary by country or region, and not all languages are supported. To use Nokia Services, you need a Nokia account. When you access a service on your phone, you are prompted to create an account.
Nokia services Install Nokia Ovi Suite on your PC You can manage content on your device, and keep it in sync with your computer. You can also update your device with the latest software, and download maps. 1 Use a compatible USB data cable to connect your device to your computer. Your memory card appears as a removable disk on your PC. 2 3 On your device, select Mass storage. On your computer, select Install Nokia Ovi Suite.
Protect the environment 47 Nokia Ovi Player With Nokia Ovi Player, you can play and organise your music, download music from Ovi by Nokia, copy songs and playlists between your compatible PC and compatible Nokia phones, and rip and burn your audio CDs. To manage your music collection, open the My Music tab. You can connect several compatible phones to Nokia Ovi Player, and view and play music stored on the phones. To sample and download millions of songs from Ovi by Nokia, open the Ovi Music tab.
Product and safety information unsorted municipal waste. For more information on the environmental attributes of your phone, go to www.nokia.com/ecoprofile. Product and safety information Battery Battery and charger information Your device is intended for use with a BL-4U rechargeable battery. Nokia may make additional battery models available for this device. Always use original Nokia batteries. This device is intended for use when supplied with power from the following chargers: AC-8, AC-10, AC-11.
Product and safety information • Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in the user guide. • Unauthorised modifications may damage the device and violate regulations governing radio devices. • Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards and mechanics. • Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the surface of the device. • Do not paint the device. Paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.
Product and safety information Operating environment This device meets RF exposure guidelines in the normal use position at the ear or at least 1.5 centimetres (5/8 inch) away from the body. Any carry case, belt clip, or holder for body-worn operation should not contain metal and should position the device the above-stated distance from your body. To send data files or messages requires a quality connection to the network. Data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available.
Product and safety information 51 chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders. You should check with the manufacturers of vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) to determine if this device can be safely used in their vicinity. Make an emergency call 1 Make sure the device is switched on. 2 Check for adequate signal strength. You may also need to do the following: • Insert a SIM card.
Copyright and other notices Use of device accessories may result in different SAR values. SAR values may vary depending on national reporting and testing requirements and the network band. Additional SAR information may be provided under product information at www.nokia.com. Copyright and other notices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Nokia is transitioning between EU Notified Bodies and this product has been approved as complying with EU regulations with both Notified Bodies.
Copyright and other notices 53 The contents of this document are provided "as is". Except as required by applicable law, no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or contents of this document. Nokia reserves the right to revise this document or withdraw it at any time without prior notice.
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 37 37 10 38 43 48 8, 9 5 27, 28, 29 30 21, 29 C cable connection 29 cache 30 calculator 39 Calendar 37 calls — diverting 19 — emergency 51 — log 19, 20 — making 19 — restricting 20 camera — recording videos 31 — sending pictures and videos 31 — taking pictures 31 charging the battery 8, 9, 48 chat services (IM) 27 clock 37 contacts —
Index inbox, messages indicators internet 25 14 30 K keyguard keys and parts 12 5 L lock code locking — keys — phone — screen loudspeaker 11, 43 12 43 12 14, 34 M mail 26 — creating 26 — reading and replying to 27 — sending 26 mailbox — voice 26 meeting entries 37 memory 44 memory card 7, 43, 44 messages 25 — attachments 25 — audio 26 — sending 24, 25 messaging key 15 MMS (multimedia message service) 24 multimedia messages 24 music 33, 34 — copying 33 N Nokia Ovi Player Nokia Ovi Suite Nokia Services
Index recycling restoring data restoring settings ringtones 47 43 42 18 S searching — radio stations 35 security code 11, 43 settings — restoring 42 shortcuts 14, 16, 17 SIM card 16 — inserting 5 SMS (short message service) 24 social networks 38 software updates 40, 42 speed dialling 21 strap 10 support 40 switching on/off 11 synchronisation 42 T taking pictures See camera text input text messages themes time and date tones touch screen transferring content turning on/off U updates — phone software U
