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
Intellectual Property
Samsung Telecommunications America STA, LLC
Headquarters
1301 E. Lookout Drive
Open Source Software
Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability
Table of Contents
Section 6 Changing Your Settings
Section 1 Getting Started
Section 2 Understanding Your Phone
Section 7 Understanding Your Address Book
Section 8 My Stuff
Section 9 Camera
Section 10 Mobile Video
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
Index
Setting Up Your Phone
Installing the SIM Card
Section 1 Getting Started
2. Lift the cover away from the phone
Installing the Memory Card
Installing the Battery
2. Gently press down to secure the battery
1. Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks as shown
Charging a Battery
Using the Travel Adapter
Low Battery Indicator
Switching the Phone On or Off
bars indicate a full charge
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Accessing Your Voice Mail
Accessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone
Locking and Unlocking the Screen
Section 2 Understanding Your Phone
Features of Your Phone
Front Open View of Your Phone
1. External speaker allows you to hear the caller
Side Views of Your Phone
Rear View of Your Phone
2. Speaker allows you to hear music
1. Camera lens is used to take pictures and shoot videos
Display Layout
Icons
Displays when your phone is communicating with the 3G network
Displays when signed on to IM service
Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling
5. To exit the menu without changing the settings, press the
Section 3 Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation
Using Shortcut Numbers
2. Press the key to access the selected option
Example Accessing the Music Player
Shortcuts
Using the QWERTY Keypad
Section 4 Entering Text
Using SYM symbol Mode
Using Fn numeric Mode
Changing the Text Input Mode
Press Menu Settings Phone Own Number
Section 5 Call Functions
Displaying Your Phone Number
Making a Call
Making a Call Using Speed Dial
Down setting is set to Stop Operation. For more
Making a Call from the Address Book
2. Press to return to the Idle screen
Options During a Call
Answering a Call
Putting a Call on Hold
In-Call Options
Press Options Swap
More
Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call
Switching off the Microphone Mute
Video Share
Searching for a Number in Address Book
Recent Calls
Initiating and Receiving a Video Share Session
To initiate and receive a Video Share session
to dial and press
Viewing All Calls
Delete allows you to delete the selected call
Viewing Missed Calls
The number of calls missed displays on the Idle screen
Data Volume
2. Press Reset to reset the counters
Data Volume refers to the amount of data sent to and from the phone
Call Time
2. Press Reset to set the counters to zero
Call Waiting
To answer a call while you have a call in progress
3-Way Calling Multi-Party Calling
Section 6 Changing Your Settings
In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Quick Tips
Quick Tips
Sound Profile
8. Highlight the Message Alert Repetition field and press Change
Editing the Normal - Message Profile
Editing the Normal - Phone Profile
Silent Profile
Beep Click Mute
Editing the Silent - Call Profile
Editing the Silent - Message Profile
Driving Profile
5. Highlight the Message Alert Repetition field and press Change
Editing the Driving - Call Profile
Editing the Driving - Message Profile
8. Select the Message Alert Repetition field and press Change
Editing the Driving - Phone Profile
Beep Click Mute
Editing the Outdoor - Call Profile
Outdoor Profile
Editing the Outdoor - Message Profile
Editing the Outdoor - Phone Profile
Beep Click Mute
Display
Phone Settings
9. Press Save to save your settings
You can customize various phone settings
In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Phone
1. In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Phone Shortcuts
Language
English Français Español
Shortcuts
Slide Down Setting
Down Setting and press the key
2. Select one of the following options
3. Press Save or press the key
Off the phone connects directly to the network when you switch it on
The applications options are
All IM Messaging Recent Calls My Stuff Calendar Tasks
Address Book
Reset Phone
1. In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Phone Reset Phone
3. Enter your phone password, and press the Confirm soft key
Change Phone Password
Restore Phone
1. In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Phone Airplane Mode
1. In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Phone T-Coil Mode
3. Press Yes when the T-Coil confirmation displays
Call Settings
In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Calls
Adjusting the General Call Settings
2. Press twice return to the previous Settings page
Press Save to store the new setting
Bluetooth
Bluetooth and press the Select soft key or the key
The Bluetooth activated confirmation prompt displays on your phone
The Visibility enabled confirmation prompt displays on your phone
My Bluetooth Info
and press the Select soft key or the key
soft key or the key
Configuring Your Phone’s USB Settings
3. Press the Save soft key when you are finished
1. In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Connectivity Select USB Mode
This option allows you to search for new Bluetooth devices
Network Profile Configuration
Configuring your Network Profiles
Network Profiles
MEdia Net AT&T MMS AT&T IMS
Applications Settings
IMS Settings
1. In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Connectivity IMS Settings
1. In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Applications Settings
Camera Settings see page Music Player Settings see page
Mobile Video Settings see page Video Share Settings see page
Record Audio Settings see page Calendar Settings see page
Address Book Settings see page
Calendar Settings
Address Book Settings
1. In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Memory Management
Memory Management
Software Update
Check All to clear all the memory settings 3. Press OK
Press Back to cancel
1. In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Phone Information
Address Book Settings
1. Press Menu Address Book Address Book Settings
Section 7 Understanding Your Address Book
AT&T Address Book Activation
About displays the AT&T Address Book version and last date updated
Adding a New Contact
Saving a Number from the Idle screen
name and press 7. Highlight the Caller ID field and press
Adding More Fields to a Number
and press
2. Press Options Edit 3. Press Options Add More Fields
5. Enter the information into the new field and press Options Save
Using Contacts
3. Highlight the number type where you want to add the pause
Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers
To add a pause to a Contact
Sync Settings
To access the Address Book options, follow these steps
Address Book Entry Options
entry from the list and press the key
With the Fixed Dial mode On, follow these procedures
3. Enter your PIN2 password and press the key
Note The PIN2 code is provided by your Service Provider
1. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Phone Security
Group Settings
Creating New Group
2. Press Options Create Group
Adding an Entry to a Group
Using the Service Dialing Numbers
Adding Speed Dial Entries
Managing Address Book Entries
Renaming a Caller Group
Copying an Entry to the SIM Card
2. Highlight a member from the list or highlight All and press Check
3. Press Copy
5. Press to return to Idle mode
3. Press Options Delete
Checking the Address Book’s Used Space
Yellow Pages Mobile
1. Press Menu YPmobile
Memory Card Settings
Section 8 My Stuff
My Stuff Functions
1. Press Menu My Stuff
Card Settings
Applications
Audio
2. Select one of the following and press the key
Games
Ringback Tones
Music
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
Image Features
Picture
1. Press Menu My Stuff Picture
Shop Wallpapers
Online Locker
Editing Images
1. Press Menu My Stuff Online Locker
2. Press Options Edit
Access the Other Files menu by selecting My Stuff Other Files
Tools
Video
Other Files
4. Press All Files to delete all items 5. Press Delete
3. Highlight the item you want to delete to free up memory
6. At the Delete? prompt, press Yes to delete the item or No to exit
Using the Camera
Section 9 Camera
Taking Photos
1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to activate the camera mode
Settings General tab
Camera Options
Settings Camera tab
Settings Camcorder tab
Accessing the Picture Folder
Pictures/Videos Folder Options
Using the Camcorder
Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper
3. Press Select to set the wallpaper
Shooting Video
Settings General tab
Camcorder Options
Settings Camera tab
Accessing the Video Folder
1. Press Menu My Stuff Video
Settings Camcorder tab
Video Share Call allows you to launch the Video Share Application
Using the Video Categories
Section 10 Mobile Video
Viewing a Video Clip
Customizing Mobile Video
Press to delete a Favorite Press to open a Favorite
2. Do one of the following
Press
Adding a Video Alert
Section 11 Messaging
Types of Messages
Creating and Sending Messages
Your phone provides the following message types Text Messages
Attaching Business Card to a Message
Viewing New Received Messages
2. Press Menu Address Book Contacts
Using Message Options
View allows you to view the message
See All Recipients displays all the recipients copied on this message
Delete Message deletes the current message
Messaging Settings
Press Menu Messaging Messaging Settings
Auto Cleanup
1. From the Messaging Settings page, press Predictive Text Mode
1. Press Menu Messaging Messaging Settings Used Space
Receiving Options
Auto Resize Image
Creation Mode
Using Instant Messaging IM
Using Mobile Email
4. Check the Save password or Auto-Sign In checkbox if desired
3. Press Back to return to the Messaging Settings screen
Section 12 Games & Applications
1. Press Menu My Stuff Games
Bubble Bash Diner Dash Ms. PAC-MAN by Namco Tetris
3. Follow the on-screen instructions
Games & Applications
Note Service charges and subscription purchase may be required
Shop Applications
3. Follow the on-screen instructions
For more information, refer to “AppCenter” on page
This option allows you to shop for games using the built-in browser
Section 13 AppCenter
Ringtones
Cool Tools/Apps
Themes
Answer Tones
MEdia Net Home
AppCenter Options
Accessing AT&T Music
Using the Music Player
Bluetooth
Section 14 AT&T Music
Music Player Options
Playing Music Transferred to the Handset
3. Highlight a folder from the folders available and press the
4. Highlight a song and press the key to play the song
Playing Music while Using the Phone
1. In Idle mode, press Menu AT&T Music Music Player
Using Playlists
player by pressing the key
Creating a Playlist
or the key 2. Select All and press the Right Navigation key
Removing songs from a Playlist
Importing a Playlist from Windows Media Player
10. It is now safe to unplug the USB connector from the handset
Shop Music/Tones
14. Press the key to return to Idle mode
Select soft key or the key
Transferring Music using a Media Application
Transferring Music from the Digital Music Stores
1. Download a song to your PC
6. Highlight the song you wish to download to the handset
8. It is now safe to unplug the USB connector from the handset
MusicID
5. Plug the USB cable into the phone
Select soft key or the key
Using XM Radio
Accessing Music Videos
To exit the application at any time, press
radio channel and press the key to stream to your phone
Make-UR-Tones
Community
Music Applications
Viewing a Video Clip
Section 15 AT&T GPS
Shopping for GPS Applications
AllSport GPS
Loopt
Using Navigator
Note These services require the purchase of a subscription
Launching AT&T Navigator
1. Press Menu AT&T GPS Loopt
Using a Physical Address
Obtaining Driving Directions
Where
1. Press Menu AT&T GPS AT&T Navigator Drive To Address
Movies allows you to search for local theaters and movies being shown
Accessing the Mobile Web
To access the Mobile Web browser
When you access the Mobile Web, the att.net homepage displays
Section 16 Mobile Web
Navigating with the Mobile Web
Enter a URL
Using Bookmarks
Search the Internet
My Shortcuts
My Account
Accessing a Website Using Bookmarks
Emptying the Cookies
Adding Bookmarks
Editing Bookmarks
Using your History
2. Press an entry from the list to access the site
3. Press Clear to clear the history content
Changing the WAP Profiles
The WAP settings may vary depending on the service provider
Say a Command Options
Section 17 Tools
Camera
Voice Recognition
Restart press and try the command options again
Speak clearly and at a normal volume
Record Audio
Voice Recognition Tips
Alarms
Press Options Create Alarm
Setting Auto Power-up Alarms
1. Press Menu My Stuff Tools Alarms
Turning Off an Alarm
Calendar
Appointment Anniversary Holiday
Private Other options for the Calendar include
View allows you to view a specified date
Delete allows you to delete a calendar event
Tasks
Viewing an Event
1. Press Menu My Stuff Tools Calendar Options Event List
Deleting an Event
Calculator
Tip Calculator
1. Press Menu My Stuff Tools Notes 2. Press Options Create
1. Press Menu My Stuff Tools Calculator
Converter
World Clock
1. Press Menu My Stuff Tools Converter
1. Press Menu My Stuff Tools World Clock 2. Press Options Add
Timer
1. Press Menu My Stuff Tools Timer
Stopwatch
Deleting a World Clock Entry
TTY Settings
Section 18 Accessibility
Use the following steps to access the TTY settings
Section 19 Health and Safety Information
Health and Safety Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals
Certification Information SAR
Please Note the Following Information When Using Your Handset
Head 0.58 W/Kg Body-worn 1.1 W/Kg
Head 0.55 W/Kg Body-worn 0.77 W/Kg
UMTS
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones
2. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER PROPER USE OF A TOUCH SCREEN HANDSET
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission
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 about children using wireless phones?
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?
Road Safety
Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
Responsible Listening
Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH
Operating Environment
American Academy of Audiology
11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite Reston, VA Voice 800
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices
Implantable Medical Devices
Persons who have such devices
M-Ratings Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings
Potentially Explosive Environments
Emergency Calls
Other Medical Devices
Vehicles
To make an emergency call 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on
Restricting Childrens access to your Phone
1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts USA
FCC Notice and Cautions
Other Important Safety Information
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception
Understanding the Power Save Feature
Product Performance
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones
Battery Standby and Talk Time
Battery Precautions
Maintaining Your Phones Peak Performance
0 C 32 F
Care and Maintenance
Section 20 Warranty Information
Standard Limited Warranty
What is Covered and For How Long?
Other Phone Accessories
WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT
WHAT ARE THE LIMITS ON SAMSUNGS WARRANTY/LIABILITY?
THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN OR
OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS, OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT AND STATES PURCHASERS EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. IF ANY PORTION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS HELD ILLEGAL OR UNENFORCEABLE BY REASON OF ANY LAW, SUCH PARTIAL ILLEGALITY OR UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT
End User License Agreement for Software
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Precautions for Transfer and Disposal
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Address Book Settings
Alarms
Application Settings
Index
Battery
Bluetooth Device
Changing Your Settings
AT&T Navigator AT&T Social Net AT&T Yahoo Audio
Charging battery Clear Phone Memory Connectivity
HAC Health and Safety Information
Icons, description IMS Settings International Call
Light Settings
Messaging
MobiTV
MobiVJ
M-Ratings
Phone Information Phone Safety Phone Settings Playlists
Powering
Service Dialing Numbers Set FDN Mode Settings
Speakerphone Key Standard Limited Warranty
TTY Settings
Used Space 61, 68 Using Bookmarks
Video Features Video Share
Warranty Information Where 85 WikiMobile Windows Live Hotmail
) to mute the ring tone. Press and hold either volume key to reject the call and send it directly to voicemail. Adjusts text size when reading a message or using the browser located in the Applications folder.