Samsung SGH A657 User Manual

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SGH-A657 Series
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.

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  • Page 1 SGH-A657 Series 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 GH68-21297A Printed in Korea 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 SIM Card Information ....... . 5 Activating Your Phone .
  • Page 6 Help ..........57 Section 8: Messaging ...
  • Page 7 Health and Safety Information ..... . . 147 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....148 UL Certified Travel Adapter .
  • Page 8 FCC Notice and Cautions ......160 Other Important Safety Information ....161 Product Performance .
  • Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section describes the first steps to operating your phone. SIM Card Information When you subscribe for 3G cellular network services, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.
  • Page 10: Installing And Removing The Sim Card

    Lift the battery up and away from the phone, as shown. Installing and Removing the SIM Card Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card, and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children. Remove the back cover and battery.
  • Page 11: Installing The Microsd™ Card

    Note: The angled corner of the SIM should be inserted as shown in the previous diagram. Improperly inserting the SIM can cause the phone to not recognize the SIM. Installing the microSD™ Card To add additional memory to your phone, you can insert a microSD™...
  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.
  • Page 13: Turning The Phone On Or Off

    Open the side slot and plug the connector of the travel adapter jack into the jack on the side of the phone. Incorrect Correct Note: The previous illustration is the correct and incorrect method for connecting the charger. If the incorrect method is attempted, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.
  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Voice Mail

    The Idle screen displays while the phone searches for your network. After the phone finds your network and displays adequate signal strength bars, you can make or receive calls. Note: The display language is preset to Automatic at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu.
  • Page 15 Enter your new Voice Server number and press the Save soft key or the key to save this new number. Press the key to return to Idle mode. Getting Started...
  • Page 16: 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 are displayed when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features.
  • Page 17 The following list correlates to the front view illustrations. Flashlight: The flashlight allows you to see in dark places. Main Display: This screen displays useful information needed to operate your phone. Navigation keys: This key allows you to scroll through phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode.
  • Page 18: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Clear key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. When in a main menu, press to return to the previous menu. In Idle mode, a quick press of key displays the Calendar in Month view. Soft key (right): Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display.
  • Page 19: Main Display Layout

    The volume keys can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options. This key is also used when the Music Player is active. • If you are playing music and the backlight goes out, press and hold this key to gain access to the music player keys.
  • Page 20 Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Displays the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Displays when the phone is accessing services in a GPRS network.
  • Page 21: Selecting Functions And Options

    Displays when a push-messages is received from the WAP server. Displays when a new Over the Air (OTA) software update file is received. Displays when your memory card is inserted. Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active. When transferring data or connecting with a device, this icon blinks red and blue.
  • Page 22: Command Keys

    My Account: provides you with access to a listing of your most recent • purchases and available products and services. Mobile Email: allows you to check your Yahoo! • Windows Live Hotmail, AT&T Yahoo! mail providers quickly and easily. IM: allows you to send and receive instant messages using AIM, •...
  • Page 23 Soft Keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using; the labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Left Soft Key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows. In the Idle screen, press the Options (left) soft key •...
  • Page 24 Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to • and from your phone. Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number. • Press to pick up a waiting call. • Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the Navigation key to browse menus, sub menus, and lists.
  • Page 25: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: 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. Making a Call When the Idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key.
  • Page 26: Making A Call From The Address Book

    Continue to enter numbers if desired. Tip: You can create pauses longer than two seconds by entering multiple P pauses. Redialing the Last Number To display the last number dialed: In Idle mode, briefly press the Recent Calls menu. The last number dialed displays as the first item in a list of recent calls.
  • Page 27: Answering A Call

    When you receive a call the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the Address Book. From the Idle Screen press the soft key. If the Any key option in the Settings ➔ Call Answer menu is activated, you can press any key to answer a call except for the soft key.
  • Page 28 The number of missed calls displays on the Idle screen. To view the number details: Press the View soft key. The most recently missed call displays. Note: If there is a voicemail sent by the same number, associated icons are displayed and can then be selected.
  • Page 29: Call Details

    Press the Send To soft key when you are done with your message. At the Recipient List screen, use the numeric keypad to add additional contact phone numbers, if necessary. Press the Send soft key to initiate delivery. Note: When you Insert objects in your message, the setting automatically changes to Multimedia Message.
  • Page 30: Options During A Call

    displays. Scroll through the list of missed calls. Highlight the number to call back and press the Options soft key. Select Call and press the Select soft key or the key. - Or - Highlight the number and press the Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call.
  • Page 31 When you are engaged in an active call and also have a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls. Switching calls automatically places the second call on hold. To switch between the two calls: Press Options soft key. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Swap and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 32 When the second call activates, these options are available. Swap: Places the active call on hold and then re-activates the call on • hold. Join: Joins all of the established calls (both active and on hold) into a • multi-party call. Press the key to end each call.
  • Page 33 key. Highlight the Address Book entry by using the Up or Down Navigation key. - Or - Enter the first few letters of the contact into the Search field which then highlights the closest match in the Address Book list. Press the View soft key.
  • Page 34: Silent Mode

    Join the first two callers by pressing the Options soft key. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Join and press the Select soft key or the key. • Join: combines your current set of callers into a single multi-party call (both active and on hold). Press the key to end the call.
  • Page 35: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an overview 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 36: My Menu

    Press the key for Language. Highlight the Screen Text field and press the Change key to display the list of available languages. Highlight a language and press the OK soft key. If you select Automatic, the language will default to what is preset in your SIM card.
  • Page 37: Section 5: Entering Text

    Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text. Using the Text Input Methods The Input Method option switches the key entry functions from ABC (Alphabetic), T9 Alphabetic (predictive text mode), Numeric...
  • Page 38: Using The T9 Input Method

    If you prefer the T9 Input Method, press the Options soft key and select Text Mode. Choose your preferred text input mode. After you have selected an input method, keep pressing key to choose from the following options: If in Abc mode: Quick press the abc (all lowercase), Abc (initial capitalization), ABC (all uppercase), and 123 (numeric).
  • Page 39: Using The Alphabetic Input Method

    If the word doesn’t display correctly, press the to display alternative word choices. Example: Both “Of” and “Me” use the displays the most commonly used choice first. Insert a space by pressing the entering the next word. Add a New Word into the T9 Dictionary After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the key to display the alternative...
  • Page 40: Using The Symbols Input Method

    . , ’ - ? ! @ : / 1 D E F É ∆ Φ 3 d e f è é Φ 3 G H I Γ 4 g h i ì Γ 4 J K L Λ 5 j k l Λ 5 M N O Ñ...
  • Page 41: Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book

    Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group. Note: When storing an Address Book entry into your SIM card, note that only the Name, Address, Group, and slot location are initially offered as fields.
  • Page 42: Address Book Entry Options

    Once you locate the entry, press the number, or press the Options soft key to access the Address Book entry options. Address Book Entry Options While in the Address Book with any of the default entries highlighted, press the Options soft key to use access the following options: View provides you with details about that contact entry.
  • Page 43 Select the type of entry, either a New contact or Update to update an existing contact. On the Select Type screen, choose the type of phone number being entered and press the Select soft key. • Mobile - Private • Mobile - Business •...
  • Page 44: Adding Pauses To Contact Numbers

    Highlight SIM Memory and press the Select soft key. Press the key to return to Idle mode and enter the phone number. Press the Options soft key and select the Save to Address Book option. Select the number entry type New or Update. Enter the following information for the New Contact.
  • Page 45: Dialing A Number From The Sim Card Using The Location Number

    Highlight the Phone Number field and use the Left or Right navigation key to place the cursor at the place where the pause needs to be added. Press and hold the key to add a two-second pause. The letter P will appear where the pause has been set. Use the keypad to enter any additional numbers if desired.
  • Page 46 You can assign up to 8 speed dial entries on the Speed Dial List and then dial them whenever you want by pressing and holding the associated numeric key. To call an assigned speed dial number, in Idle mode, press and hold key 2 through 9 to speed dial the number assigned to that key.
  • Page 47: Service Number

    At the Remove? prompt, press the Yes soft key to confirm the deletion or press the No soft key to cancel. Press the key to return to Idle mode. Service Number Using the Service Dialing Numbers You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider.
  • Page 48 Select Message and press the Select soft key or the key. Compose a message if you like, then press the Send to soft key. Enter a recipient phone number in the To field and press the Send soft key to send the Business Card. Save New Contacts This option allows you to determine whether to save a new contact to the Phone Memory, SIM Memory, or you can set the...
  • Page 49 To edit the name or number, press Options press the Select soft key or the Press the Save soft key when you are finished. FDN Contacts FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card.
  • Page 50: Sim Management

    • Phone: tells you how many Address Book entries (out of a possible 1000) are in use. • USIM: tells you how many entries are in use on your SIM card (out of a possible 250, depending on your SIM card). •...
  • Page 51 Highlight the entry that you want to copy from the SIM card to the phone and press the next to the selection (or place a check mark next to All). Press the Copy soft key. The contacts copy from the SIM card to the Phone’s memory.
  • Page 52: Section 7: Push To Talk (Ptt)

    Section 7: Push to Talk (PTT) This section describes the Push to Talk (PTT) feature which allows you to contact your family, friends, and co-workers (also using PTT) instantly. Initializing Push to Talk Service From the Idle screen, press the - Or - ➔...
  • Page 53 Unavailable: This becomes your availability state if you power-off your phone, turn PTT off, or if the system detects you have moved out of coverage. Do Not Disturb: This becomes your availability state if you change My Availability to Do Not Disturb. In this state you may place PTT calls but cannot receive a PTT call.
  • Page 54 Groups Group Available: This icon only displays next to a group and lets the User know that at least one person in the group is logged into the PTT application and can receive a call. Group Unavailable: This icon only displays next to a group and lets the User know that everyone in the group is unavailable either because they have logged out of the service, or powered off their handsets.
  • Page 55 Disturb. A message is displayed on their Idle screen “Please Call <X>”. Where <X> equals the name stored in their Contact List. Recipients can press their PTT key to return your call. • Quick Group: allows you to make a group call without pre- establishing it in your PTT Contacts.
  • Page 56 – Rename: this option allows you to rename the group. • Delete: this option allows you to delete a group. Deleting a group which you originated deletes the group from PTT Contacts for all participants. Press the Select soft key or the highlighted option.
  • Page 57: Add Group

    press the Select soft key or the Press the Options soft key, scroll to Delete and press the Right Navigation key. A submenu displays. The following options display on the screen: • Selected: deletes a selected PTT contact from the PTT Contacts list.
  • Page 58 Note: When a participant accepts your invitation the group is now in their PTT Contacts and they may also place calls to the group. Important!: You may have up to 30 groups in your PTT Contacts. Adding Members to a Group from PTT Contacts Press the PTT key.
  • Page 59: Making A Ptt Call

    Note: Only the creator or owner of the group can delete the a group. Members can only choose to leave a group. When deleting a group, all members receive a PTT Message that the group was deleted. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu PTT and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 60: Ptt Settings

    Receiving a PTT Call For the best experience, your ringer should be set to the highest volume. If your status is Available you hear a PTT Call tone and the caller's voice. If your status is Vibrate All your phone vibrates and you must press Accept or Reject soft key.
  • Page 61: Call Waiting

    Press the OK soft key or the key to start receiving alerts for availability changes until you deselect them. Note: When a receiving an alert, your phone plays the alert tone and the PTT icon on the idle screen changes to .
  • Page 62 Log In/Log Out • Key Configuration • PTT Contact • Add Contact • Add Group • PTT Settings • Pending Invitations •...
  • Page 63: Section 8: Messaging

    Section 8: 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 Messages IM Messages •...
  • Page 64 • Video: allows you to attach a video clip to your message. • Sound: allows you to attach an audio clip to your message. • Templates: allows you to attach a template to your message. • Emoticon: allows you to add an emoticon (created by phone characters) to your message.
  • Page 65: Creating And Sending Multimedia Messages

    The Multimedia Messaging Service allows you to send and receive multimedia messages to and from other mobile phones. You can send and receive messages from email addresses as well. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s multimedia message service.
  • Page 66: Locating A Message

    • Contacts: allows you to insert additional recipients from your Address Book by using your Up and Down Navigation keys to select those entries you wish to add. – Press the key to place a check mark next to those entries. –...
  • Page 67: Inbox

    The Inbox stores received messages. You can tell what kind of message was received by the icon displayed. If the icon envelope is open then the message was read, otherwise a closed envelope displays. Retrieving a Text Message from the Inbox When a new Text message comes in, the display (in Idle mode) shows a new Message notification icon ( available sender’s information.
  • Page 68: Outbox

    Delete: allows you to delete the Selected message or Multiple • messages. Forward: allows you to forward the message. • Save to Address Book: allows you to save the recipient or sender’s • information from the message to your Address Book on either the Phone or SIM.
  • Page 69: Using Instant Messaging (Im)

    In Idle mode, press Menu Messaging press the Select soft key or the Using Instant Messaging (IM) Instant Messaging allows you to send and receive instant messages using AIM, Windows Live, and Yahoo communities. Signing into Your IM Account Although each account type differs, the initial sign in procedure is common to all supported types.
  • Page 70: Voicemail

    Select an e-mail carrier of your choice and press the Select soft key or the key. Use the Navigation keys to select which domain your personal account uses (e.g., "@hotmail.com") and press the Select soft key or the Type in your personal E-mail address (e.g., "silverfox2"), then enter your account's Password and press the Sign In soft key.
  • Page 71: Multimedia Message

    This option allows you to automatically delete older messages. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Messaging ➔ Settings Auto Delete Inbox and press the Select soft key or the key. Select one of the following options: • Off: turns off the Auto Delete Inbox function. •...
  • Page 72: Voice Mail

    Download Type : allows you to set the message receipt options. Choose – from Auto Download, Manual, or Reject. – Send Delivery Report : when this option is enabled, the phone allow the network report to the sender whether or not the message was received. Send Read Report : when this option is enabled, your phone sends a –...
  • Page 73: Templates

    – Prompt – Never Broadcast Message (SIM card dependent) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Please contact AT&T's customer service center for details. Templates Your phone has Text and Multimedia message templates that you can retrieve and apply when creating a message.
  • Page 74 When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu ➔ Messaging Used Space, and press the Select soft key or the key. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select the message type to view: • Multimedia Message - displays total available space and memory used for: –...
  • Page 75: Section 9: Media Net And Wap

    Section 9: MEdia Net and WAP Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which allows you to access the Internet. This section explains how to access the WAP services of your service provider and navigate the WAP browser. Accessing the MEdia Net Homepage In Idle mode, press the key to launch the WAP...
  • Page 76: Accessing The Media Net Site

    and press the key to toggle it on (appear on the page) or off (remove it from the homepage). – Parental Controls: provides you with settings which can be configured to restrict certain media content from being downloaded on the phone. For more information, refer to “Parental Controls”...
  • Page 77: Selecting And Using Menu Options

    Upper-Case Alphabet Mode (A): allows you to enter upper-case • characters. Lower-Case Alphabet Mode (a): allows you to enter lower-case • characters. For more information, refer to “Using the Text Input Methods” on page 33. Note: You can enter symbols in upper or lower case alphabet mode by pressing the 1 key.
  • Page 78: Using Favorites

    Save: saves either the image of the current web page or the current • page itself. Browser Settings: allows you to change the following settings for the • browser. – Clear Caches: deletes the information stored in the cache. The cache stores the most recently accessed pages.
  • Page 79: Deleting Favorites

    Enter the URL, check the Add to Favorites box, and add a Title. Press the key to save. - Or - ➔ Press Options Go to, to save and go directly to the website. Tip: Use can use the key to cycle through that available symbols and choose the (period) and the (at) needed for most website addresses.
  • Page 80: Saved Pages

    The Saved Pages option allows you to view the pages from URLs that you saved. Browser Settings Various advanced settings are available when you are using the browser to navigate the web. Clear Caches A cache is the phone’s temporary memory in which the most recently accessed web pages are stored.
  • Page 81: Changing The Wap Profiles

    Page Details provides information for a web page, including Title, URL address, Size, MIME type, and the date that the page was last updated. Browser Profiles Browser Profiles allows you to change your web browser connection. To change your Browser Profile, see “Changing the WAP Profiles”...
  • Page 82: Downloading Multimedia Files

    To edit a parameter, select the parameter you want to edit: • Set Name: enter a profile name. • Access Name: edit the access point name. • Auth Type: select the type of authentication used for this WAP connection: None, Normal, or Secure. •...
  • Page 83 Find the item you want to download and follow the on-screen instructions to purchase. MEdia Net and WAP...
  • Page 84: Section 10: Media Mall

    Section 10: MEdia Mall The MEdia Mall allows you to shop for Ringtones, Games, Cool Tools/Apps, Videos, Color Graphics, Answer Tones, and Multimedia using the built-in browser. You can also access the MEdia Home site. Downloading Multimedia Files Your phone has embedded links to the web sites providing you with download services, preset by your service provider.
  • Page 85: Cool Tools/Apps

    press the Select soft key or the Follow the on-screen options to purchase a game. Cool Tools/Apps This menu allows you to shop for tools and applications using the built-in browser. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu MEdia Mall Apps and press the Select soft key or the If prompted to accept a redirection, press OK.
  • Page 86: Multimedia Store

    Follow the on-screen options to purchase an answer tone. Multimedia Store This menu option allows you to shop for multimedia files (videos) using the built-in browser. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu MEdia Mall Store and press the Select soft key or the When prompted to confirm that you want to “Open Link in Browser? This link will take you out of MEdia Mall.
  • Page 87: Section 11: My Stuff

    Section 11: My Stuff This section includes information on both on-board applications as well as applications that are purchased via the MEdia Mall. In the My Stuff menu option, you access Applications, Audio, Entertainment, Games, Pictures, Tools, Video, Other Files, and Used Space submenus.
  • Page 88: Entertainment

    The Entertainment menu offers both AT&T Music and CV. For more information, refer to “Entertainment” on page 98. Games The Games menu option allows you to shop games using the WAP browser. You can download new, and save to the My Games folder.
  • Page 89: Tools

    – Sort by: allows you to sort the list of graphics by either: Name, Date, Size, or Type. – Properties: allows you to view the properties of a photo. Shop Graphics The Shop Graphics menu option allows you to shop for graphic images using the built-in browser.
  • Page 90 Press the key to begin recording. Speak clearly into the microphone. Press the Stop soft key to stop the recording or pause the recording by pressing the recording stops, the message automatically saves. Press the Options soft key to display the following options: •...
  • Page 91 set the alarm to ring at a specific time. • set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the • phone is switched off. To set the alarm: ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff the Select soft key or the Highlight Alarms and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 92 Note: To stop the alarm when it rings, press any key or press the volume keys. Press OK soft key to turn off the alarm. Setting Auto Power-up Alarms You can set the phone to ring the alarm when the time for an alarm comes, even if the phone is switched off.
  • Page 93 • View by: this option allows you to change the view mode to Day View, Week View, or Month View (depending on which view was selected). • Create: this option allows you to create an Appointment, Anniversary, Holiday, Important or Private calendar event. •...
  • Page 94: Other Event Options

    select this option. Once selected, the following settings are enabled. – Every: allows you to set the number of times the entry is to repeat in the selected time frame. – Except Weekends: allows you to exempt non-work days (weekends) from the appointment schedule.
  • Page 95 Viewing an Event ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff the Select soft key or the Highlight Calendar and press the Select soft key or the key. The calendar displays with today’s date highlighted. Select the date of the event (s) you want to view and press key or use the Navigation keys to move to the date with an assigned event.
  • Page 96 • Settings: this option allows you to configure the Calendar’s Starting Day (select either Sunday or Monday) and Default View Mode (select Month, Week, or Day view). • Missed Alarm Event: this option displays any missed events. • Used Space: this option displays a list of the different Calendar event categories along with the memory allocation for each.
  • Page 97 Highlight Notes and press the Select soft key or the key. A blank screen displays. Press the Options soft key. Highlight Create, and press the Select soft key or the key. Enter your text and press the Options soft key and select Save and the key, or press the Calculator...
  • Page 98 The remaining fields indicate: • Tip($): the amount of the tip based on the figures entered. • You pay: your share of the total check amount. This value is based on the figure entered within the # paying field. Converter The conversion menu provides the following conversion categories: •...
  • Page 99: Video

    • Time: allows you to set the time. • Date: allows you to set the date. • Time Format: allows you to set the time format to 12 Hours or 24 Hours (military time). • Date Format: allows you to set the date format to MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, YYYY/MM/DD, or YYYY/DD/MM.
  • Page 100: Other Files

    These files can be included into multimedia messages or sent as attachment files to text messages if they do not exceed message limits. Select an application file entry and press the key. When you are ready to purchase the application, press the Buy Now button.
  • Page 101 – Pictures: Shows amount of memory used to store photos. – Videos: Shows amount of memory used to store video clips recorded with your phone’s camcorder. – Files: Shows amount of memory used to store other types of files, such as documents.
  • Page 102: Section 12: Entertainment

    Section 12: Entertainment The Entertainment menu offers both AT&T Music and CV (Cellular Video). AT&T Music is a music service which provides you access to Music Player, Shop Music, Music ID, XM Radio, Music Videos, VIP Access, Community, and Music Applications. CV is a media service which allows you to stream video content directly to your phone.
  • Page 103: Using The Music Player

    The Music Player is an application that can play music files. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MPEG, MP4, and M4A. Launching the Music Player allows you to navigate within your Music folders and select playback material.
  • Page 104 • Shop Music: allows you to access the internet to shop for music. • Equalizer: allows you to select from one of the preset equalizer settings. Select from Normal, Rock, Pop, Dance, Classic, or Jazz. • Download Status: allows you to view the status of the downloaded music files.
  • Page 105 Playing Music while Using the Phone The Music Player allows you to play music in the background while performing other tasks on your phone. The music pauses when an incoming call is accepted, and the music resumes when the call ends. Music continues to play when you receive a Text Message, Multimedia Message, or an Instant Message.
  • Page 106: Using Playlists

    Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media which can then be grouped into a list for later playback. These Playlists can be created via either the handset’s Music Player options menu or from within a 3rd party music application (such as Windows Media Player) and then downloaded to the handset.
  • Page 107 ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff AT&T Music and press the Select soft key or the 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 108: Shop Music

    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-A657 device displays in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  • Page 109 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 microSD™ Card” on page 7. Use the USB adapter cable to connect the handset to the target PC.
  • Page 110: Music Id

    Use the USB adapter cable to connect the handset to the target PC. A USB to PC icon ( when an active connection establishes. Once the USB connection establishes, the handset displays "Connected" and the computer screen displays the A657 device.
  • Page 111 Highlight Music ID and press the Select soft key or the key. Select any of the following options by touching an entry: • ID song!: begins the analysis of the song being sampled through the handset’s microphone. • manage IDs: provides a list of recently identified song and allows you to obtain information about the song, delete the song, or send the Music ID as a link to another phone number.
  • Page 112: Using Xm Radio

    Highlight one of the following options and press the key. • ID Info: displays the Artist Name, Track Title, and Album cover art of the identified song. • Delete ID: deletes the selected song from the list of identified songs. •...
  • Page 113: Accessing Music Videos

    Press the Continue soft key to accept the terms of the XM Radio service and follow the on screen prompts. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight a radio station category from the guide list and press the Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight a specific radio channel and press the phone.
  • Page 114: Music Community

    After the stream is buffered into memory, you can choose to either Pause or play the content. Pressing the toggles the Play and Pause functionality. Music Community This Community is a place where you can find a listing of various fan sites that provide sound clips, wallpapers, bios, discographies, and other information about an artist.
  • Page 115: Section 13: Applications

    Section 13: Applications This section lists and describes the programs delivered on your device. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff press the Select soft key or the Shop Applications The on-board applications can be supplemented with additional applications which can be purchased via the MEdia Mall. For more information, refer to “Pictures”...
  • Page 116: Mobitv

    MobiTV is a subscription service that allows you to watch your favorite TV shows using your handset. Important!: MobiTV requires a significant amount of data streaming. You must have a data plan to use this feature. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff MobiTV, and press the Select soft key or the Follow the directions on the screen to accept the End User...
  • Page 117 application completes the analysis of the song sample, it then provides you with the name of the song, artist and album art as well as opportunities to buy related content. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff MusicID, and press the Select soft key or the Select any of the following options: •...
  • Page 118: My-Cast Weather

    MusicID manage IDs. The screen displays a list of the most recent successful song IDs which were made. Select a song to highlight it then press the Options button. Select one of the following options: • ID Info: displays the Artist Name, Track Title, and Album cover art of the identified song.
  • Page 119: Vip Access

    You can select Radar & Maps, Forecast, Severe Weather, My Locations, Weather Fun!, Help & About. Press the Exit soft key to exit the application. VIP Access VIP Access is a mobile fan club and discovery service which allows you to search artist biographies and discographies, sample new music, participate in polls, and receive breaking alerts via text messaging services.
  • Page 120: Xm Radio

    ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff ➔ WikiMobile and press the The WikiMobile home screen displays. The following main menu items are available: • Search : key in the name of anything you would like to search on. The last five searches are saved for easy access.
  • Page 121: Section 14: Cv

    Section 14: CV CV (Cellular Video) is a media service which allows you to stream video content directly to your phone. Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which allows you to access the Internet and begin streaming.
  • Page 122: Media Clip Options

    • Page Size ange the page size of the displayed web page using : ch the Right and Left Navigation keys to step the size up or down (there are 20 increments) • Go to Homepage: takes you back at any time to the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
  • Page 123: Using The Video Categories

    entering a value of: 00:01:30, causes the Media Player to replay the content from the half-way point. Use your keypad to enter a value for the Hour, Minute, and Seconds. Press the Jump soft key to cause the Media Player to resume playback at that value on the clip’s timeline - Or - Press the Cancel soft key to go back to your media clip...
  • Page 124: My Purchases

    CV and press the Select soft key or the key. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the Edit button from the upper-right of the homepage (adjacent to the My Favorites title) and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 125: Parental Controls

    From the Customize CV - Options listing, highlight My Purchases and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Purchase History and press the Select soft key or the key. This provides you with an on screen listing of your “to date” purchase history for media content. Highlight My Account and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 126 Highlight the OK button and press the When prompted, enter the PIN and e-mail address which was registered with MEdia Net in the previous section. Highlight Content Filters and press the Select soft key or key. Highlight the On button and press the Select soft key or key to toggle the On/Off state.
  • Page 127: Section 15: At&T Gps

    Section 15: AT&T GPS AT&T GPS is an audible and visual, JAVA based driving aid that uses GPS navigation. The program is a separately licensed product that requires you to download the feature to your handset, and accept the license agreement before using.
  • Page 128 WHERE™ is a downloadable mobile application that uses your current location (obtained via the built-in GPS) to help you find places of interest, things to do, and local information while you’re on the go. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu AT&T GPS press the Select soft key or the A seven-day free trial period is provided with a notice that...
  • Page 129 You will be asked to select the folder for the application to be downloaded to. Select Applications and press the key. When the TeleNavTrack saved confirmation is displayed, press the Yes soft key to open the application or No to exit. Follow the on-screen instructions to access the application.
  • Page 130: Section 16: Changing Your Settings

    Section 16: Changing Your Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes sound settings, display settings, phone settings, and other settings associated with your phone. Sound Profile You can customize various sound profiles for your phone by changing the sound settings.
  • Page 131: Phone Tab

    • Vibration & Melody: the phone vibrates and also plays the melody. • Mute: the phone neither vibrates nor plays a ringtone. The only indication of a message is an alert on the display. – Message Alert Tone: allows you select the tone played on receipt of a message.
  • Page 132: Display

    The Driving profile keeps the speaker active. In this case, the speaker is active and launches the currently selected ringtone or melody when the associated notification activates. The Outdoor profile keeps the speaker active, the volume settings are raised to their highest levels, any currently active ringtones or melodies are activated, and the phone’s vibrate feature activates.
  • Page 133 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 3 Minutes press the Save soft key to save your changes. • Dialing Display allows you to select the properties of those items which are part of the display such as: – Font Type : allows you to select the font to display Navigation keys to make your selection.
  • Page 134: Time & Date

    soft key or the key. Select one of the following options: • Background image: Set a pattern or image to use as the background for your custom theme. • Background overlay: Set a custom color for this main background area of the display. •...
  • Page 135: Phone

    • Date: allows you to enter the current date using your keypad. Press the Navigation key to navigate between the month, day, or year fields. Press the Save soft key or the selection. • Time Format: allows you to change the time format to 12 hours or 24 hours.
  • Page 136: Auto Key Lock

    The Shortcuts option allows you to change the applications assigned to your Navigation keys. Press a Navigation key and press the Options soft key. Highlight Change and press the Select soft key or the key. Select a new application to assign to the previously pressed key.
  • Page 137: Lock Applications

    – Off: you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch on the phone. – On: you are required to enter the phone password when you switch on the phone. Lock SIM Card When the Lock SIM Card feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM.
  • Page 138 FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict the outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: – Off: you can call any number. – On: you can only call phone numbers stored in the FDN contacts list. You must enter your PIN2.
  • Page 139: Calls

    Highlight On and press the Save soft key or the Airplane Mode The Airplane mode allows you to turn On or Off the Airplane mode. This mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Music, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., but you cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
  • Page 140 To remove a number from the Reject List, go to the Reject List, uncheck the number, press the Options soft key, and select Save. Call Answer This feature allows you to select how your phone answers incoming calls. Highlight your selection and press the your selection.
  • Page 141 • Busy: allows you to forward Voice Calls to voice mail or a designated number if you are on another phone call. • No Reply: allows you to forward Voice Calls to voice mail or to a designated number when there is no answer on your phone. You can also select the amount of time that the phone delays before forwarding.
  • Page 142: Connectivity

    This feature allows to you automatically redial the last number if the call was either cut off or you were unable to connect. Press the key to make your selection. Options include: • On: causes the phone to automatically redial the last number if the call was disconnected or the call was cut off.
  • Page 143 If the first item in the Bluetooth menu is Bluetooth:On, then Bluetooth is already activated. Discoverable The Discoverable option allows your phone to wirelessly transmit its phone name and status to every device within its range. This transmission can pose a security risk and incite unauthorized connection to your phone.
  • Page 144: My Bluetooth Info

    Use the USB adapter cable to connect the handset to the target PC. A USB to PC icon ( when an active connection is established. Settings Connectivity ➔ Search for New Device and press the key. The phone searches for key. www.samsung.com/us/support ) displays on the screen...
  • Page 145 • PC Studio: is set to launch PC Studio as the default application when a USB connection is detected. Navigate to www.samsung.com for a free download of PC Studio. • Media Player: sets the Media Player to launch as the default application when a USB connection is detected.
  • Page 146: Applications Settings

    • Auth Type: select the type of authentication used for this WAP connection: None, Normal, or Secure. • User ID: enter the User ID required to connect to the network. • Password: enter the user password required to connect to the network.
  • Page 147: Reset Settings

    You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To reset your phone: ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Settings and press the Select soft key or the Scroll to and set options one of the following options: • All •...
  • Page 148: Software Update

    You can remove the check mark by pressing the again. Selecting All places a check mark adjacent to every entry in the list. - Or - Highlight a specific category and press the select it. Press the OK soft key. Enter your password (if applicable) and at the Clear? prompt, press the Yes soft key to confirm or the No soft key to cancel.
  • Page 149: Phone Information

    Press the key to continue the update process and follow the on screen instructions. Phone Information This option allows you to see the phone number of the phone, the manufacturer, and the model number. This information may be necessary if talking to Customer Service in the event of a problem.
  • Page 150: Section 17: Accessibility

    Section 17: 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 151: Section 18: Health And Safety Information

    Section 18: 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 152: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. 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: https://fun.samsungmobileusa.com/recycling/index.jsp for more information.
  • Page 153: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA, USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET. THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTATED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION.
  • Page 154 phones? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation- emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user.
  • Page 155 The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radio frequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
  • Page 156 health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
  • Page 157 The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
  • Page 158: Road Safety

    According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones.
  • Page 159 important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips: Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial.
  • Page 160: Responsible Listening

    Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you. Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless assistance number when necessary.
  • Page 161 Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at • which you can hear adequately. When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the • people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to.
  • Page 162: Operating Environment

    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328 Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov 1-888-232-6348 TTY Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ default.html Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 163: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to • minimize the potential for interference; Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to • suspect that interference is taking place; Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your •...
  • Page 164: Emergency Calls

    contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user- programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
  • Page 165: Other Important Safety Information

    NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts USA 02169-7471 Internet: http://www.nfpa.org Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers.
  • Page 166: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    If your phone is unable to find a signal after searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays on the screen.
  • Page 167: Battery Precautions

    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 168: 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 169 If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, use only the • supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, •...
  • Page 170: Section 19: 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 171 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 172 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 173: 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 174 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 175 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 176 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 177 No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. Warranty Information...
  • Page 178: Index

    Index Accessing a Menu Function Accessing AT&T Music Address Book Adding a New Contact Address Book Entry Options Dialing a Number FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) Mode Finding an Address Book Entry Group Settings Own Number Service Dialing Numbers Speed Dial List Used Space Using Contacts List Airplane mode...
  • Page 179 Bluetooth Device Stereo Browser Settings Calendar Anniversary Appointment Holiday Important Private Viewing an Event Call Alert Type Call Forwarding Always Cancel All If Busy If No Reply Unreachable Call Functions 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) Address Book Adjusting the Call Volume Answering a Call Call Back Call Back Missed Call...
  • Page 180 Configuring your Phone’s USB Mode Cookie Options Cool Tools/Apps Adding a Video Alert Customizing CV Media Clip Options My Purchases Options Parental Controls Updating Favorites Video Categories Dialing Display Background Color Font Color Font Size Font Type Digital Music Stores Display Icons Light Settings...
  • Page 181 Color Graphics Games Multimedia Store Options Ringtones Tools/Apps Videos MEdia Net and WAP Accessing the MEdia Net Homepage Accessing the MEdia Net Site Changing WAP Profiles Downloading Multimedia Files Navigating with the WAP Browser Using Favorites Memory Management Clearing Memory Menu Navigations Using Shortcuts Message Options...
  • Page 182 My-Cast Weather Navigating with the WAP Browser Entering Text in the WAP Browser Navigation key New Contact Storing in Phone Memory Storing on SIM Card Normal Profile Call Settings Message Settings Phone Settings Other Profiles Driving Profile Outdoor Profile Silent Profile Parental Controls Configuring the Filters Setting up Parental Control...
  • Page 183 Set FDN Mode Send key Service Dialing Numbers Set FDN Mode Settings Applications Settings Calls Connectivity Display Memory Management Phone Phone Information Reset Settings Software Update Sound Profile Time & Date Show My Number Hide Number Set by Network Show Number Soft Keys Sound Profiles Normal...
  • Page 184 Editing Favorites Storing a URL Address as a Favorite Video Categories Viewing a Video Clip Videos Viewing Push To Talk Contacts VIP Access Voice Call Auto Redial Call Waiting Voice Mail Changing Name and Number Voicemail Accessing Voicemail Accessing Voicemail from another phone Volume keys/Menu Navigation Warranty Information...

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