Step 3. Install the SIM Card.Step 3. Install the SIM Card.
Set Up Instructions Guide
Take a moment to look through your Nokia 9300 device sales 
package. Please make sure the following components are 
included:
Thank you for purchasing the Nokia 9300 device!
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HERE!
To get started, we recommend the following:
•  Carefully follow the step-by-step instructions below to set up 
your Nokia 9300 device.
•  Review the Getting Started CD-ROM for:
a.  Nokia 9300 User Guide containing more detailed 
  information and safety instructions
b.  Nokia 9300 Shortcuts Guide
c.  User Guide for Nokia PC Suite 
  and more…
Caution! DO NOT connect the data cable to a computer until you 
have been instructed to do so after installing Nokia PC Suite in the steps 
below.  Connecting the data cable at the wrong time may prevent you 
from ever properly synchronizing your Nokia device.
SIM Card
A SIM card is needed to enable your Nokia 9300 
device to access your wireless service. A SIM card 
may also be used to store information, 
such as contacts. 
Install the SIM Card 
1.  With the back of the device facing you, 
  hold down the cover release button (Fig. 3.1a) 
  and slide the battery cover off in 
  the direction shown (Fig. 3.1b).
2.  Remove the battery.
3.  With the cover off, insert an active 
  Cingular-branded SIM card with the metal 
  contacts facing down and the beveled edge 
  pointing towards the MMC slot (Fig. 3.2).
Get familiar with your new Nokia 9300 device.
  Power key (Press this button to access the wireless network, 
  after the inside display is fully powered on.) 
  Earpiece
  Phone display
  Right and left selection keys
  Scroll key
    [up] [down] View your contacts
    [left] Compose a message
    [right] View your inbox
  Call key
  End key
  Infrared
  Back cover
  Microphone
  Charger connector
  PopPort
TM
 connector
TIP! To lock your external keypad, press the center of the scroll key 
then, press (  
*
  ). To unlock, press the center of the scroll key and 
press (  
*
  ) again.
Step 1. Take inventory.Step 1. Take inventory.
Step 2. Check it out.Step 2. Check it out.
Fig. 4.3
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Fig. 4.1
All screen images are simulated.
Step 4. Insert and charge the battery.Step 4. Insert and charge the battery.
A fully charged battery provides up to 7 hours of talk time and up to 200 hours 
of standby time* on the Nokia 9300 device. After you have inserted the SIM card 
(see above), follow the steps below.
1. Insert the battery by aligning the contacts of the battery with the 
  corresponding connectors on the battery compartment (Fig. 4.1).
2. Replace the battery cover (Fig. 4.2).
3. Charge the battery by connecting the Nokia charger into a standard 
  AC wall outlet, and connect the charger cable to the bottom of 
  the Nokia 9300 device (Fig. 4.3).
The battery charge indicator scrolls on both displays while charging. The 
indicator stops scrolling when the charge is complete.
You can complete the set up process below and continue to use your Nokia 9300 You can complete the set up process below and continue to use your Nokia 9300 
device while charging is in progress.device while charging is in progress.
After installing the battery, open your Nokia 9300 device. The inside display will 
take a moment to power on. The inside display powers on automatically when a 
battery is inserted. You will be instructed to turn on the phone (outside) display 
later.
Caution! Do not press the power key on the phone (outside) display 
until the inside display has fully powered on and the Desk screen is visible 
(Fig.5.3). You will be instructed later in this guide when to turn on 
the phone (outside) display.
* Talk and standby times are estimates and vary based on many factors. For complete battery 
information for this phone and a list of major factors impacting charge times, please refer to 
www.nokiausa.com or the Nokia 9300 User guide.
a.
b.
b.
Fig. 3.1
Fig. 4.2
a.
b.
b.
Nokia 9300 device
Nokia Battery BP-6M 
Nokia Travel Charger 
ACP-12U
Nokia Headset HS-5*
Nokia Data Cable*
Getting Started CD-ROM