Sony Ericsson K300 - user opinions and reviews
- Colnagoguy
- S3e
In some markets it's not possible to turn off the camera sound due to legal requirements (avoidance of peek photos).
- Keny
- P9T
The only thing I couldn't figure out is how to silence the soud it makes when you take a picture. is there any way to do it??? if someone knows, I'd appreciate the help
thanks
- Colnagoguy
- S3e
Mubashir - answers
a) The reception is, I would say 9 out of 10. There are better handsets on the market, but this phone beats plenty of more expensive handsets. The transmission depends not only on the K300 but also on the base stations used by the operators and the receiving handset (and its reception!). Since we're discusing GSM it's digital - either very good or split in many parts - zero or one. The transmission from the K300 to the nearest base station is very good. The other factors actually do not depend on the K300 phone.
b) One selects the file one wants to send, click "more" (right button under screen), first alternative is "send". Click "send". Third alternative is "Via Infrared". Make sure the K300 IR Port points towards the other IR port. The computer will demand permission to get the file sent. It's quite intuitive.
c) To be able to check the internet by waping and using GPRS, one has to configure the phone. This must be done via internet with you having the phone on in your hand. You can either go to the SE site (www.sonyericsson.com/support) or your operator site. My own experience is that it is easier to do it via the SE site. You will be sent a configuration SMS which you just have to click "OK" and the work is done. To be extra sure, restart the phone (just like with a computer when you put in a new program).
- mubashir naqvi
- PVt
Dear Colnagoguy,
I am planning to buy the K300i. Seeing your impressive expertise, please tell me:
a) How good is its reception? And is its transmission good for the party receiving the call
b) How to use the IR Port (assuming its properly configured at both pc and the k300i)?
c) For internet GPRS, does one have to get configuration done by registering with SE and receiving SMS or it can be done by individual himself or done oneself by getting settings from the service provider?
Thanks and try to give me copy of your reply at naqvi100@gmail.com in addition to posting it on the SE forum.
Mubashir
- Colnagoguy
- S3e
Nichole,
just remember to check the manual first...
:o)
- Nichole
- PSv
Hi Colnanoguy,
Thanks for the info. Hope I can get back to you once I encounter problems with my new K300 phone.
See yahhh . . .
- marke
- mV7
taimur, did you try 0000?
- Taimur
- PVH
Well I went there & tried that thing to restrict outgoing calls but couldn't succeed. I mean it asks me for a password which I don't have. Although I had bought this mobile brand new.
Can u tell me a way to restrict the outgoing calls , or a way to get that password ?
- Colnagoguy
- S3e
Reg blurry photos -
You have to keep the phone perfectly still while you take the picture. The picture is actually taken while you hear the click, so don't be too quick and think the picture is taken as soon as you hear the click. You have to continue and hold the phone still a second more after the "click" is heard.
Reg screen -
if you want a nicer display I recommend K500i and others which have a TFT screen. The phone is not aimed at people who are used to TFT technology; more to people who have not had a camera phone before and probably this is also their first phone with a colour display.
- Antony Mangar
- pYS
Is this phone worth buying ? Had a little look in the Orange shop and it looked ok..
- domn_semaca
- Mv6
i just bought a k300i few days ago and its pretty good except the screen which is awfull , ugly colours like a 15 yrs old tv .my problem is represented by the camera. when i start the camera the image is really ok and all it seems wonderful untill you make the picture...bleah... blurry , unclear .i dont have a data cable yet to see how pics looks on the pc because on the phone its bad...anyway, is a setting somewhere to make pics looks ok?
- Michael
- Skr
No idea about passcode sorry.
Yes, it has a speakerphone.
- toni
- Ae8
hey, does this phone have speakerphone? thanks
- Taimur
- PVH
Hi,
Thanks for the trick. I had bought the mobile pin-packed new , so I don't know its password.
However, I went to CHANGE PASSWORD & their entered a password of my own . but it gave me an error like " CHANGE PASSWORD COMMAND ERROR " so what does this mean ?
- Colnagoguy
- S3e
Hi Matt,
The K300a works in Europe on the 1800/1900 bands. If you will work in the UK in larger cities you can use the K300a. But be prepared that on roads between cities etc you might get cut off. But, this is normal behaviour in the US, isn't it? ;o)
K300a and K300i/c differ in that K300a also uses the GSM 850 band while the K300i/c uses the GSM 900 band instead.
The 1800 and 1900 bands are mainly used by operators in cities and highly populated areas where they can benefit of the use of the higher bands (higher number of cells/base station).
The lower bands (850 and 900) have better coverage but one runs the risk of getting cut off in cities due to lack of free cells. The phone automatically jumps to the the best bands.
The same thing also works the other way around with the K300i in the USA. I have used it extensively in the US on business trips.
Cheers/C
- Matt
- Y2x
Hi guys, I'm planning to buy this superb phone in a few weeks, but first I want to know if the K300a works in Europe as I'll be traveling monthly to the UK. Thanks.
- Michael
- Skr
To Taimur,
Settings, Calls tab, manage calls, restrict calls, all outgoing, activate.
That comes up as a password acceptance screen, if you have a password that might work it?
- Taimur
- PVH
Hello,
I want to ask one question abt this mobile set, Please tell me the way to stop accessing the people to make calls from this mobile. I know therez a way but I don't know the proper way to do this .
- MuDvAyNe
- PDJ
Hi Guyysss..Well bought dis phne sme months back n im fully satisfied.. Bt nw the joystick is smehow gettin stuck..so is there any thread on how to dismantle 1 K300i..
Thanks In advnce
- Radu
- TXN
Hi Guys ,this is a good phone .I ve bought one for my girlfrien ,and I was surpised ti find out how great it is .Good menu ,good functions ,nice handeling.Photos are great comparing other phones ,All in one if you dont have enought money but u still want a great phone ,I suggest to buy it, I will soon replace my LG U8120 (which doesnt works on Orange Romania ,yet ) with a SE K700i .I really like SE.So if you want to make someones life better ,buy one ...she or he will love it.Thanks to all thouse who replyed and helpped me.Colnagoguy::: u r the man ...thks ..keep in touch
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