Page 1 S G H - A 6 8 7 S e r i e s P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437; U.S. Pat. 5,953,541; U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending. ® ACCESS and NetFront™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries. ®...
Page 4 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ... 5 Setting Up Your Phone ....... 5 Charging a Battery .
Page 6 Phone Information ....... . . 51 Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book ... 52 AT&T Address Book Activation .
Page 7 Videos ......... . 87 Color Graphics .
Page 8 Your Handset ........120 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....121 UL Certified Travel Adapter .
Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments.
Page 10: Installing The Memory Card
• Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face upward and the card is securely inserted. Correct Incorrect Note: The Samsung a687 has been tested to support up to a 16GB memory card. Installing the Battery Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align (1).
Page 11: Charging A Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Travel Adapter that is used to charge the battery, is included with your phone. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby...
Page 12: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Correct Plug the flat end of the Travel Adapter into the Power/ Accessory Interface connector and the other end into a standard AC wall outlet. When charging is finished, remove the flat end from the interface connector jack on the phone. Warning!: If your device has a touch screen display, please note that a touch- screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus.
Page 13: Locking And Unlocking The Screen
Press and hold until the phone switches off. Locking and Unlocking the Screen To lock the phone screen, slide the phone closed. – or – To unlock the phone screen when closed, press the Unlock soft key and then press the OK soft key. You can set your phone to either stop operation or continue operation whenever you slide your phone closed.
Page 14: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many useful features.
Page 15 External speaker: allows you to hear the caller. Display: shows the information needed to operate your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone battery level, time, etc. Left Soft key: allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen.
Page 16: Side Views Of Your Phone
Right Soft key: allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on the display screen. Navigation keys: this key allows you to scroll through phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode.
Page 17: Display Layout
Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options.The display has 3 main areas: Icons This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display and Indicator area: Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.
Page 18 Displays when your phone is communicating with the 3G network. Displays when an internal microSD memory card is detected. Displays when the phone is connected to a computer via a supported USB cable connection. Displays within the Indicators area when a new text message is received.
Page 19 Displays when your Address Book is synchronizing with the AT&T Address Book, the network backup service. For more information, refer to “Sync Settings” on page 56. Displays when signed on to IM service. Displays when T-Coil is enabled. For more information, refer to “T-Coil Mode”...
Page 20: Section 3: Menu Navigation
Section 3: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Some menu options are controlled by the SIM provided by your service provider. Menu Navigation Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling through them using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcut keys.
Page 21: Shortcuts
Numbered menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options can be quickly accessed by using their shortcut numbers. In Menu mode, Main Menus can be accessed by pressing the number keys (1 to 0, * and #) corresponding to their location on the screen.
Page 22: Section 4: Entering Text
Section 4: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters using the QWERTY keyboard-style keypad. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text.
Page 23: Changing The Text Input Mode
Short press inserts a space. Double press inserts a period and a space. Press and hold in Idle mode to set phone to Silent mode. Press to display the symbols grid. Changing the Text Input Mode The available Text Input modes are: Fn (123 numeric), Abc, and Symbols (Sym).
Page 24: Section 5: Call Functions
Section 5: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. For more information, refer to “Call Settings” on page 43. Displaying Your Phone Number ➔...
Page 25: Making A Call Using Speed Dial
• Press and hold to erase the entire string of numbers. Press to return to the Idle screen. Ending a Call Press the key. – or – You can end a call by sliding down your phone if the Slide Down setting is set to Stop Operation.
Page 26: Answering A Call
When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the Address Book. From the Incoming call screen, press • If the Any Key option is activated (Menu ➔ General Call Answer), you can press any key to answer a call except –...
Page 27: In-Call Options
When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold. To switch between two calls: ➔ Press Options Swap. To end a specific call: Press to end the current call.
Page 28: Video Share
If you are engaged in a call, you can place the active call on hold by selecting the New Call option and either dialing another number or answering another incoming call. Once the second call is activated, the following options are available: Swap: Places the active call on hold and then re-activates the call on •...
Page 29: Recent Calls
To initiate and receive a Video Share session: From the Idle screen, use the key pad to enter the number to dial and press Once the call is answered, if you're both capable of Video ➔ Sharing, press Options Video Share to invite the other party to see video shot from your phone.
Page 30: Viewing Missed Calls
Press to dial the number. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name displays. Viewing All Calls From the Idle Screen, briefly press calls made, missed, or received. Press the Options soft key to view the following options: •...
Page 31: Call Time
Press Options Save to Address Book. For further details about the Address Book feature, see “Adding a New Contact” on page 53. Sending a Message to a Missed Call From the Idle Screen, briefly press navigation key to scroll to the Missed Calls folder. Highlight the desired missed call.
Page 32: Call Waiting
• Total Sent Data: shows the size of the total data packet (measured in KB - kilobytes) which were sent by the phone since the last time this counter was reset. • Total Received Data: shows the size of the total data packet (measured in KB - kilobytes) which were received by the phone since the last time this counter was reset.
Page 33: Section 6: Changing Your Settings
Section 6: Changing Your Settings This section includes tips on how to use your phone’s features, as well as how to change and customize the display settings, call handling, security settings, and other settings associated with your phone. Quick Tips Quick Tips connects you to the AT&T Quick Tips web page where you can find information on the operation of your phone.
Page 34 Select Shop Tones to launch AppCenter and shop for a tone. – or – Select one of the listed tones. Highlight the Ringtone Volume field and press Change. Use the Left or Right navigation key to adjust the volume level (range is 1-7). Press Save to return to the Sound Profile menu and save your selections.
Page 35: Silent Profile
• Beep • Click • Mute Press the Power On Type field and press Change. Select one of the following and press OK: • Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected in the Message Alert Tone menu. • Vibration: the phone vibrates. •...
Page 36: Driving Profile
• Vibration: the phone vibrates. • Mute: the phone is silent and does not play a melody or vibrate. Press Select to confirm your selection. Highlight the Message Alert Repetition field and press Change. Select one of the following options then press Select: •...
Page 37 Select the Message Alert Type field and press Change. Highlight one of the following and press Select: • Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected in the Message Alert Tone menu. • Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. •...
Page 38: Outdoor Profile
• Vibration & Melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melody simultaneously. • Mute: the phone is silent and does not play a melody or vibrate. Highlight the Phone Sound Volume field and press Change. Use the Left or Right navigation key to adjust the volume level (range is 0-7).
Page 39 • Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. • Vibration & Melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melody simultaneously. • Mute: the phone is silent and does not play a melody or vibrate. Select the Message Alert Tone field and press Change. Highlight one of the message tones or highlight Other Tones and press Select.
Page 40: Display
Use the Left or Right navigation key to adjust the volume level (range is 0-7). Press Save to return to the Sound Profile menu and save your selections. Display In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or lighting.
Page 41: Time & Date
select a color choice. Press the Save soft key or the your selection. – Background Color : allows you to select a color for the background screen Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to make your selection. Press the Save soft key or the •...
Page 42: Own Number
This menu allows you to select a display language for Text language and Text Input mode. Choose from Automatic, English, Français, and Español. ➔ In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Language and press the key. Highlight the Screen Text field and press Change. Highlight one of the following selections and press OK: •...
Page 43 This setting allows you to choose what displays on the main screen when you slide down your phone. ➔ In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Down Setting and press the Select one of the following options: • Stop Operation: when you slide the phone down, you are returned to the Idle screen.
Page 44: Lock Applications
Note: This SIM password is typically the last four digits of the current phone number. You can obtain a SIM password from an AT&T customer service representative. Check PIN Code When the Check PIN Code feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN •...
Page 45 allowed. Numbers that do not match the conditions in the FDN list are restricted. Note: Entering an asterisk (*) is not required for wild card entries. Change Phone Password The Change Phone Password option allows you to change your current phone password to a new one. Once you enter a new password, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
Page 46: Restore Phone
After the phone settings are reset, the Reset Phone done confirmation displays. Once your phone has been reset to its default settings for those selected options, it will restart itself in order to incorporate the new settings. Note: User Data such as contacts, messages, pictures, videos, and music is not deleted.
Page 47: Call Settings
hearing aids (see “FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices” on page 131.) Call Settings ➔ In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Adjusting the General Call Settings Press General and select from the following options: • Show My Number: allows you to select how your caller ID is handled when an outgoing call is initiated.
Page 48: Connectivity
• Auto Redial: the phone automatically redials the last active number if the call was either cut off or you were unable to connect. – Press either On or Off to activate/deactivate the function. – Press Save to store the new setting. Press twice return to the previous Phone settings page.
Page 49: My Bluetooth Info
If the second item in the Bluetooth menu is Discoverable:Off, then highlight the Discoverable:Off option and press the Select soft key or the The Visibility enabled confirmation prompt displays on your phone. Note: If the second item in the Bluetooth menu is Discoverable:On, then Bluetooth is already discoverable.
Page 50: Configuring Your Phone's Usb Settings
• Mass Storage: allows you to utilize the onboard storage capacity of the phone’s microSD card to store and upload files. This option allows your computer to detect the phone’s microSD card as a removable storage drive. Press www.samsung.com/us/support ➔ ➔ Settings Connectivity Save.
Page 51: Network Profile Configuration
Configuring your Network Profiles Your phone is wirelessly connecting to the Internet via a built in WAP browser. Connection is made via one of the available WAP browsers: MEdia Net and AT&T MMS (MultiMedia Server). You need these settings to use the web browser or send MMS messages or e-mails.
Page 52: Applications Settings
• Secure Connection: Select On or Off depending on whether or not you have a secure connection. This option only appears when the Protocol is set to WAP. • Linger Time (sec.): set a time period (in seconds) after which the network is disconnected if there is no new data traffic.
Page 53: Music Player Settings
• Camera Settings (see page 71) • Music Player Settings (see page 49) • Mobile Video Settings (see page 76) • Video Share Settings (see page 49) • Record Audio Settings (see page 49) • Calendar Settings (see page 50) •...
Page 54: Memory Management
• Default Name : allows you to enter a prefix name of all recorded audio files. Press Save to store the new name. • Recording Time : allows you to choose the maximum limit allowed for the recorded audio file (1 Minute, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes,15 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 60 Minutes, or Limit for MMS).
Page 55: Software Update
Check All to clear all the memory settings. Press OK. Enter the user-defined password and press clear the memory settings. For more information, refer to “Change Phone Password” on page 41. – or – Press Back to cancel. Check the Used Space ➔...
Page 56: Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book
Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book. You can sort Address Book entries by name, entry, or group. You can also synchronize your phone Address Book with AT&T Address Book, the network backup service.
Page 57: Adding A New Contact
• Sync Settings: allows you to enable synchronization on any change made to your contacts between your phone Address Book and the AT&T Address Book. • Own Number: to display your current phone number (page 57). • FDN Contacts: assigns phone numbers as FDN entries (page 57). •...
Page 58 Note: Ringtones assigned to a contact will not be synchronized to AT&T Address Book. Adding More Fields to a Number While in the process of creating a new entry or editing an existing contact, you can add additional fields to the entry’s list of information.
Page 59: Using Contacts
• Select Update if this was a previously created entry and your are adding the current number to the previous entry. Enter the desired information, see “Saving a Number from the Idle screen” on page 53. Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers When you call automated systems, you are often required to enter a password or account number.
Page 60: Address Book Entry Options
Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store and how they are stored may differ. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Address Book Use the Up or Down Navigation key to locate a contact. Tip: The Groups tab allows you to locate contacts by group.
Page 61: Finding My Own Phone Number
This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone number if you need to do so. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Address Book ➔ ➔ Settings Own Number <voice line #>. FDN Mode FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers.
Page 62: Group Settings
Highlight the SIM card location field and use the QWERTY keypad to enter a location value for the entry on the SIM card. ➔ Press Options Save to store the new FDN entry. Press to return to Idle mode. Group Settings Creating New Group ➔...
Page 63: Adding Speed Dial Entries
Highlight a member from the list or highlight All and press Check. A checkmark beside the name indicates removing this person from the group. Press the Remove soft key. Renaming a Caller Group ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Address Book Highlight the group that you want to rename.
Page 64: Deleting An Address Book Entry
Note: When storing an Address Book entry into the SIM card, note that only the name, phone number, group, and slot location are initially offered as fields (some SIM cards may allow an address as well). To save additional information for a particular contact, such as other phone numbers, or e-mail, it is important to add new fields to that Contact information.
Page 65 ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Address Book press the key. Highlight a contact to delete and press the ➔ Press Options Delete. Press to return to Idle mode. Note: Deleting a contact from your phone Address Book also deletes the contact from AT&T Address Book.
Page 66: Yellow Pages Mobile
The Yellowpages Mobile application provides quick and ready access to businesses, map locations, and storage of your favorite searches (My Place). This application allows you to tap into local businesses, locations, and events, connecting you to your search in real-time. ➔...
Page 67: Section 8: My Stuff
Section 8: My Stuff The topics covered in this section include Applications, Audio, Games, Picture, Online Locker, Tools, Video, Other Files, and Used Space. ➔ Press Menu My Stuff. Select from one of the following functions: Applications, Audio, Games, Picture, Online Locker, Tools, Video, Other Files, or Used Space.
Page 68: Applications
Card Settings. Select one of the following and press the • Memory Card Details: displays details about the memory card such as Name, Maximum memory, and Available memory. Press Back after viewing. • Format: formats the memory card. • Rename Memory Card: allows you to rename the memory card. Backspace and enter a new name for the memory card then press Save.
Page 69: Games
You can shop and download Ringback Tones, manage your Ringback Tones, and access Help files. To access the Ringback Tones menu option, use the following steps: ➔ ➔ Press Menu My Stuff Audio Select one of the following options and follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 70: Picture
The Picture menu option allows you to shop for and download new graphics (using AppCenter), then save them to your Picture folder. To access the Picture menu option, use the following steps: ➔ ➔ Press Menu My Stuff Picture. Depending on the type of picture or file the following options may display: •...
Page 71: Online Locker
• Slide Show: allows you play a slideshow using the graphics currently available from within the Picture folder. • Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock/unlock the image file. Lock prevents the image file from deletion. Unlock allows deletion. • Bluetooth Visibility: allows you to make the image file visible to a Bluetooth device.
Page 72: Tools
• View: allows you to view media in your Online Locker. • Send Photo/Video: allows you to send a photo or video to a person, your favorite websites like Facebook and MySpace, your computer, and to your phone. • Sort by: allows you to sort media by Date or File Type. •...
Page 73 Highlight Applications, Audio, Games, Picture, Video, or Other Files. Highlight the item you want to delete (to free up memory) and press Select or press the the list and press Check to place a checkmark next to the item. Press All Files to delete all items. Press Delete.
Page 74: Section 9: Camera
Section 9: Camera This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-in camera functionality. Your 2.0 megapixel camera produces photos in JPEG format. Important!: Do not take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed.
Page 75: Camera Options
Options are represented by icons across the top of the screen when you press the Menu key. • Camera/Camcorder/Video Share Mode: allows you to change between various modes. Once you change the mode, the corresponding indicator displays at the top left of the display. Choose from Camera, Camcorder, or Video Share.
Page 76: Editing A Photo
: allows you to configure the default storage – Default Storage location for images/videos as either Phone or Memory Card (if inserted). Settings: Camera tab – Quality: allows you to set the image quality to: High, Normal, or Economy. – Single Shot Mode: allows you to select Take and Review or Take and Preview.
Page 77: Using The Camcorder
Press New and follow the create a new Address Book entry with the image already assigned. For more information, refer to “Understanding Your Address Book” on page 52. Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper ➔ ➔ Press Menu My Stuff Picture ➔...
Page 78: Camcorder Options
Options are represented by icons across the top of the screen when you press the Menu key. • Camera/Camcorder/Video Share Mode: allows you to change between various modes. Once you change the mode, the corresponding indicator displays at the top left of the display. Choose from Camera, Camcorder, or Video Share.
Page 79: Accessing The Video Folder
– : indicates that GPS is turned on and has attained the GPS signal/ location information. Settings: Camcorder tab – Quality: allows you to set the video quality to: High, Normal, or Economy. – Movie Format: allows you to set the movie format to MP4, 3GP, or Video Share.
Page 80: Section 10: Mobile Video
Section 10: Mobile Video Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which allows you to access the Internet and download media files directly to your phone. These media files display using the built-in Media Player. Mobile Video is a media service which allows you to stream media content (Weather, News, Sports highlights, etc.) directly to your phone.
Page 81 In Idle mode, press Menu Mobile Video ➔ Mobile Video Edit My Favorites. The screen is composed of two sections: • Manage My Favorites: lists the current Favorites list and gives you the option of opening the page or deleting it from your Favorites. •...
Page 82: Section 11: Messaging
Section 11: Messaging This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Text Messages • • Multimedia (Picture and Video) Messages IM Messages •...
Page 83: Viewing New Received Messages
• Groups: to select a recipient from the Group list. • Recent Contacts: to select a recipient from a list of recently sent messages. Select the message field and use the QWERTY keypad to enter a message. For more information, refer to “Entering Text”...
Page 84: Using Message Options
Message options at the Inbox level differ according to the message type, what you have done with the message, and whether you are viewing the message. While viewing the list of messages highlight a message and press the Options soft key to access the following: •...
Page 85: Deleting Messages
When your phone’s memory is full, an notification message displays and you cannot receive any new messages. Use the Delete option to erase obsolete messages, freeing memory for new messages. You can delete the messages either individually or all at one time. ➔...
Page 86 This option specifies the category of messages you want to receive and allows you to set the following: • Send Delivery Report: when this option is enabled, the phone informs the network whether or not your message was received. Reject Anonymous: automatically rejects messages with a category •...
Page 87: Using Instant Messaging (Im)
Press a particular folder for review or both size and contents within the selected folder. Press Back to return to the Messaging Settings screen. Using Instant Messaging (IM) Instant Messaging allows you to send and receive instant messages using AIM, Windows Live, and Yahoo! Note: Before using this feature, you need to subscribe to a messaging service.
Page 88: Section 12: Games & Applications
Section 12: Games & Applications Games The Games menu option allows you to access games that are on the phone and also shop for games using AppCenter. You can download new games and then save them to the Games folder. ➔...
Page 89 • AT&T Social Net: is a single mobile application with a live connection to your favorite social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, and the News. • Loopt: is a cellphone-based GPS sharing system that allows users to visualize one another using their cell phones and share information.
Page 90 your favorite searches (My Place). This application allows you to tap into local businesses, locations, and events, connecting you to your search in real-time. Follow the on-screen instructions. Shop Applications ➔ ➔ Press Menu My Stuff Applications Applications to launch AppCenter. Follow the on-screen instructions to purchase the new application.
Page 91: Section 13: Appcenter
Section 13: AppCenter The AppCenter allows you to shop for Ringtones, Games, Cool Tools/Apps, Videos, Color Graphics, Themes, and Answer Tones using the built-in browser. You can also access the MEdia Net Home site. ➔ Press Menu AppCenter to launch the AppCenter application. Ringtones This option allows you to shop for ringtones using the built-in browser.
Page 92: Themes
This menu option allows you to shop for new themes so you can customize your phone. ➔ ➔ Press Menu AppCenter Color Graphics. Follow the on-screen instructions to purchase a theme. Answer Tones This menu option allows you to shop for answer tones using the built-in browser.
Page 93: Section 14: At&T Music
Section 14: AT&T Music AT&T Music is a music service which provides you access to Music Player, Shop Music, MusicID 2, XM Radio, Music Videos, Make-UR-Tones, Community, and Music Applications. Note: The Music Player does not necessarily support all features of a particular file format nor all the variations of those formats.
Page 94: Music Player Options
Highlight a folder from the folders available and press the key to open the folder. Highlight a song and press the Note: The maximum number of songs you can synchronize between your phone and your PC is 1500. Music Player Options The Music Player options menu configures your phone’s music playing options such as shuffling the music files, looping music files, adding songs to the playlist, and more.
Page 95 Note: All Music displays all of the downloaded songs or all of the songs stored on the phone or microSD card. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select the song you want to listen to and press the Playing Music through a Stereo Bluetooth Device Your device supports the Stereo Bluetooth profile (A2DP) that when synchronized to a stereo Bluetooth headset plays music in...
Page 96: Using Playlists
(Right Navigation key) to advance to the next song. While playing the music in Idle mode, you can exit the Music player by pressing the key. After the Music Player enables, you can listen to music in the background while performing other phone functions. Important!: When finished using the Music Player function, press the key twice to stop the function and prevent the battery from losing its charge.
Page 97 ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu AT&T Music and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight Music Player and press the Select soft key or key. Highlight Playlists and press the Right Navigation key. Highlight the previously created playlist and press the Right Navigation key.
Page 98: Shop Music/Tones
Note: If there are no items present in the playlist, click the Edit Playlist button and begin adding the music files from among the various media categories. From the Windows Media Player application, ensure that the SGH-A687 device displays in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Page 99 In order to download music from the computer to your handset, a microSD card and USB data cable are required. These items are sold separately; go to www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/ accessories/. Download a song to your PC. Insert the microSD card into the handset. For more information see “Installing the Memory Card”...
Page 100: Musicid 2
Note: If the target computer does not detect the newly connected handset or provide an MTP Player dialog window on the PC screen, please follow steps 5 - 7 from “Transferring Music from the Digital Music Stores” on page 95. From within the Windows Media Player application, click on the Library tab and select Songs.
Page 101: Using Xm Radio
• Help: provides you with on screen descriptions of several key MusicID 2 features. • EXIT: allows you to exit the application and return to the main AT&T Music menu. Make a selection and follow the on-screen instructions. To exit the application at any time, press Using XM Radio This service allows you to stream approximately 25 channels of commercial free music through your handset.
Page 102: Make-Ur-Tones
Highlight a desired video station and press the view music videos. Viewing a Video Clip Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the video clip and press the Select soft key or the Make-UR-Tones The Make-UR-Tones application allows you to create customized ringtones from full-track songs.
Page 103: Section 15: At&T Gps
Section 15: AT&T GPS AT&T GPS provides you with access to real-time GPS-driven applications. These programs not only allow you to achieve real-time GPS enabled turn-by-turn navigation, but also access local searches based on a variety of category parameters. You also have the ability to shop for other GPS applications.
Page 104: Launching At&T Navigator
Press Menu AT&T GPS Loopt. Follow the on-screen instructions. Launching AT&T Navigator ➔ ➔ Press Menu AT&T GPS AT&T Navigator. Read the AT&T Navigator Terms of Use and press YES to acknowledge the terms of use. Otherwise, press Exit. Highlight Login and press the Right Navigation key to launch the application.
Page 105: Obtaining Driving Directions
The phone’s built-in GPS hardware allows you to get real-time driving directions to selected locations or establishments based on your current location. Using a Physical Address ➔ ➔ Press Menu AT&T GPS AT&T Navigator Address. Highlight Type It or Speak It. •...
Page 106 • Movies: allows you to search for local theaters and movies being shown. • YP.COM: allows you to search the Yellow Pages. • My Stuff: allows you to set up My shortcuts and My places. • Where Wall: allows you to write on the world wide WHERE wall. You must set up an account first.
Page 107: Section 16: Mobile Web
Section 16: Mobile Web Your phone is equipped with att.net, your access to the mobile web. This section explains how to navigate att.net and introduces you to the basic features. Accessing the Mobile Web To access the Mobile Web browser: When the Idle screen displays, press Menu att.net homepage displays.
Page 108: Navigating With The Mobile Web
To select an item, press an entry. To return to the previous page, press Back or press Press the Options soft key to access the following options: • Home [0]: returns you to the homepage where you started. • History: displays a list of the last sites visited. You can browse to any of these sites by selecting them in your History list.
Page 109: Search The Internet
To perform an internet search using keywords, follow these steps: Select the Web tab. Press the Yahoo Search the Internet field and press Enter the keyword(s) to search using the QWERTY keypad Press OK. A list of search results displays. Select a link or press to return.
Page 110: Emptying The Cookies
When the Idle screen displays, press Menu ➔ then press Options Go to Bookmarks. Press a bookmark item in the Bookmarks list. Adding Bookmarks When the Idle screen displays, press Menu Highlight the URL field and press Enter the URL using the QWERTY keypad Press the Options soft key, then select Add to Bookmarks.
Page 111: Using Your History
The History list provides you with a list of the most recently visited websites. These entries are placeholders so you can return to previously unmarked web pages. When the Idle screen displays, press Menu ➔ then press Options History. Press an entry from the list to access the site. Press Clear to clear the history content.
Page 112 • Protocol: set the connection protocol used by the WAP browser: WAP or HTTP. • Home URL: enter the URL address of the page to use as your homepage. • Gateway Address: (WAP only) enter the gateway address of the proxy server.
Page 113: Section 17: Tools
Section 17: Tools Use the AT&T Mall to purchase additional or supplemental applications (such as camera, camcorder, calendar, and alarm). Tools Tools are feature options that allow you to use your handset for a variety of non-phone related activities. To access any of the tools, perform the following: ➔...
Page 114: Record Audio
If the phone does not recognize your command the Command not recognized screen displays with two options: Tutorial: provides instructions on how to use voice commands. • Restart: press and try the command options again. • Speak clearly when giving your command. There is no need for you to speak slowly or with added emphasis.
Page 115: Alarms
• Play: allows you to play the memo. • Record: allows you to save the current memo and begin another session. • My voice clips: allows you to listen to your audio clips. • Record Audio Settings: allows you to set up a recording preset: Default Name and Recording Time (Limit for MMS, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes).
Page 116: Calendar
keypad. Highlight am/pm and use the Right Navigation key to change to am or pm. Press Save to save the new values. Note: To change the time format, see “Time & Date” on page 37. • Alarm Type: sets the way in which the alarm sounds when activated (Melody, Vibration, Vibration then Melody, and Vibration and Melody).
Page 117 • Appointment • Anniversary • Holiday • Important • Private Other options for the Calendar include: • View: allows you to view a specified date. • View by: allows you to choose between day view or week view. • Create: allows you to select an event category: Appointment, Anniversary, Holiday, Important or Private event.
Page 118: Recent Calls
Highlight the Except weekends checkbox and press Check to exempt non-work days (weekends) from the event notification. Select the Until field and assign an expiration date for this event. Press Save to store the new event. Viewing an Event ➔ ➔...
Page 119: Notes
• Alarm: allows you to trigger an alarm for this task. Press Check to select this option. • Alarm Date: enter a date for this alarm (format is MM/DD/YYYY). • Alarm Time: enter a time for this alarm to sound. Press Save to assign the new time.
Page 120: Converter
Your phone comes with a built-in conversion application. This conversion menu provides the following conversion categories: • Currency • Length • Weight • Volume • Area • Temperature ➔ ➔ Press Menu My Stuff Tools Select the specific converter function and press the key.
Page 121: Timer
➔ ➔ Press Menu My Stuff Tools ➔ Press Options Delete. At the Delete? prompt, press Yes to delete or No to cancel. Timer You can use this menu to set a countdown timer. Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).
Page 122: Section 18: Accessibility
Section 18: Accessibility TTY Settings TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate via a telephone. This phone comes TTY-ready and only requires the insertion of the TTY device to enable this feature.
Page 123: Section 19: Health And Safety Information
Section 19: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
Page 124: Please Note The Following Information When Using Your Handset
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Page 125: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
For more information, refer to “Standard Limited Warranty” on page 139. Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http://mobile.samsungusa.com/recycling/index.jsp...
Page 126 exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
Page 127 FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health •...
Page 128 However, none of the studies can answer questions about long- term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed.
Page 129 research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small.
Page 130: Medical Equipment
the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S.
Page 131: Road Safety
interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations (Updated 12/1/2006): FCC RF Safety Program: •...
Page 132 Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a "to do"...
Page 133: Responsible Listening
Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss. Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is played louder and for longer durations. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss.
Page 134: Operating Environment
You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources: American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: info@audiology.org Internet: http://www.audiology.org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320...
Page 135: Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder if you are using an external antenna).
Page 136 The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box.
Page 137: Potentially Explosive Environments
If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Page 138: Fcc Notice And Cautions
To make an emergency call: If the phone is not on, switch it on. Key in the emergency number for your present location (for example, 911 or other official emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by location. Press the key. If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call.
Page 139: Other Important Safety Information
phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone. Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it. Other Important Safety Information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone •...
Page 140: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones
Battery Precautions Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard • surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.
Page 141 Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only • with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Page 142: Care And Maintenance
For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
Page 143: Section 20: Warranty Information
Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
Page 144 SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
Page 145 Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional...
Page 146: End User License Agreement For Software
Software. You may not rent, lease, lend, sublicense or provide commercial hosting services with the Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
Page 147 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
Page 148 WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Page 149 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.
Page 150 No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.
Page 151 Index Accessing a Menu Function Accessing AT&T Music Adding a New Contact Adding More Fields Deleting Fields During a Call Idle Screen Address Book Adding a New Contact Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers Address Book Entry Options Checking the Used Space Copying an entry to the Phone Copying Entry to Phone Copying Entry to SIM Card...
Page 152 Playing Music Through a Stereo Bluetooth Device Playing Music Transferred from the Handset Playing Music while Using the Phone Playlists Shop Music Transferring Music From the Digital Music Stores Transferring Music Windows Media Player Using XM Radio AT&T Navigator AT&T Social Net AT&T Yahoo! Audio Battery...
Page 153 Charging battery Clear Phone Memory Connectivity Configuring Your Network Profiles Cookies Emptying Cool Tools/Apps Dialing Display Background Color Font Color Font Size Font Type Digital Music Stores Display icons Light Settings Menu Style Wallpaper Entering Text Changing the Text Entry Mode Using Fn 123 (numeric) Mode Using SYm (symbol) Mode Changing the Status...
Page 154 Messaging Creating and Sending Text Messages Settings Signing into Your Mobile Email Types of Messages Using Message Options microSD card Installing Mobile Banking Mobile Email AT&T Yahoo! Windows Live Mail Mobile Video Adding a Video Alert Customizing My Purchases Updating Favorites Video Categories Mobile Web Entering Text in the Mobile Web...
Page 155 Phone Information Phone Safety Phone Settings Playlists Adding songs to a Playlist Creating a Playlist Importing a Playlist from Windows Media Player Removing songs from a Playlist Powering QWERTY Keypad Recent Calls Recorded Audio Creating RingbackTones Ringtones SAR values Security APN Control Change Phone Password Change PIN Code...
Page 156 Travel Adapter Using TTY Settings UL Certification Understanding Your Phone Features of Your Phone Front View Rear View Side Views Used Space Using Bookmarks Accessing a Website Using Bookmarks Adding Bookmarks Deleting a Bookmark Editing Bookmarks Video Categories Viewing a Video Clip Video Features Video Share IMS Settings...

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Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Menu Navigation

Section 4: Entering Text

Section 5: Call Functions

Section 6: Changing Your Settings

Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book

Section 8: My Stuff

Section 9: Camera

Section 10: Mobile Video

Section 11: Messaging

Section 12: Games & Applications

Section 13: Appcenter

Section 14: AT&T Music

Section 15: AT&T GPS

Section 16: Mobile Web

Section 17: Tools

Section 18: Accessibility

Section 19: Health and Safety Information

Section 20: Warranty Information

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