Changing Your Settings, Quick Tips | Samsung SGH-A687 specs

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.

▶In Idle mode, select Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Quick Tips.

The AT&T Quick Tips web page displays.

Sound Profile

This menu allows you to specify how you are informed of incoming calls and messages as well as other notification sounds your phone can make.

The steps for modifying the Normal sound profile are described in detail. You can apply similar steps to modify the other sound profiles: Silent, Driving, and Outdoor.

Selecting a Profile

1.In Idle mode, select Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Sound Profile.

2.Press the radio button next to the profile name. The selected profile activates. Choices include:

•Normal

•Silent

•Driving

•Outdoor

Normal Profile

The phone’s profile defaults to Normal where the incoming Alert Type is set to melody.

Editing the Normal - Call Profile

1.In Idle mode, select Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Sound Profile

2.Highlight Normal and press Edit.

3.Highlight the Call tab.

4.Select the Call Alert Type field and press Change.

5.Select one of the following:

•Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected in the Message Alert Tone menu.

•Vibration: the phone vibrates.

•Vibration then Melody: the phone vibrates then plays a melody.

•Vibration & Melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melody simultaneously.

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B I L E P H O N E Headquarters Intellectual PropertyPage Open Source Software Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Table of Contents Camera 101 102103 116 115117 123 Installing the SIM Card Setting Up Your PhoneGetting Started Lift the cover away from the phone Installing the Battery Installing the Memory CardGently press down to secure the battery Replace the battery cover onto the back of the phone Using the Travel Adapter Charging a Battery Low Battery Indicator Switching the Phone On or Off Accessing Your Voice Mail Setting Up Your Voice MailAccessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone Locking and Unlocking the Screen Features of Your Phone User friendly, menu driven access to features and optionsUnderstanding Your Phone Page Rear View of Your Phone Side Views of Your PhoneSpeaker allows you to hear music Camera lens is used to take pictures and shoot videos Indicators Time and Date Main Display Soft Key Indicators Display LayoutIcons Displays when the Sound profile is set to Normal Displays when signed on to IM service Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling Menu NavigationMenu Navigation Using Shortcut Numbers ShortcutsRemove removes the selected shortcut from this field Using the Qwerty Keypad Entering TextTip To delete a character, press the key Using Fn numeric Mode Changing the Text Input ModeUsing SYM symbol Mode As required Press the key a third time to display Abc mode Call Functions Displaying Your Phone NumberMaking a Call Making a Call from the Address Book Making a Call Using Speed DialEnding a Call Dialing a Recent Number Options During a Call Answering a CallPutting a Call on Hold From the Incoming call screen, press or Accept Press Options Swap In-Call OptionsMore Switching off the Microphone Mute Using the Speakerphone During an Active CallTo switch the microphone off temporarily during a call Video Share Initiating and Receiving a Video Share Session Recent CallsTo initiate and receive a Video Share session To dial and press Viewing All Calls Viewing Missed CallsSaving a Missed Call to your Address Book Call Time Data VolumeSending a Message to a Missed Call Press Options Send Message Call Waiting Press Reset to set the counters to zeroWay Calling Multi-Party Calling Press to answer the first incoming call Quick Tips Changing Your SettingsSound Profile Normal Profile Highlight Normal and press Edit Highlight the Message tab Editing the Normal Message ProfilePress Save to return to the Sound Profile menu Editing the Normal Phone Profile Display Beep Click MuteKey to confirm the selection Highlight the Time Zone field and press Change Time & Date Press Save to save your settings Phone SettingsLanguage English Français Español Slide Down Setting Idle mode, select Menu Settings Phone ShortcutsShortcuts Own Number Lock Phone Off you can call any number Applications options are Reset Phone Idle mode, select Menu Settings Phone Reset PhoneRestore Phone Airplane Mode Call SettingsCoil Mode Adjusting the General Call Settings Adjusting the Voice Call Settings BluetoothConnectivity Bluetooth and press the Select soft key or the key Bluetooth and press the Select soft key or the keyOr the key My Devices Configuring Your Phone’s USB Settings Network Profile ConfigurationConfiguring your Network Profiles Network Profiles Advanced Settings allows you to configure someMEdia Net Connection None, Normal, or Secure IMS Settings Applications SettingsIdle mode, select Menu Settings Connectivity IMS Settings Idle mode, select Menu Settings Applications Settings Video Share Settings Music Player SettingsRecord Audio Settings After making any changes, press the Save soft key Address Book Settings Calendar SettingsMemory Management Clear Phone Memory Idle mode, select Menu Settings Phone Information Software UpdatePhone Information Check the Used Space Understanding Your Address Book Address Book SettingsAT&T Address Book Activation To activate the AT&T Address Book, follow these steps Saving a Number from the Idle screen Adding a New ContactPress Options Save Highlight the Group field and press . Select a group Deleting Fields From a Number Adding More Fields to a NumberSaving a Number During a Call Saving a Number After a Call Has Ended Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers Using ContactsPress Options Edit Dialing a Number from Address Book To access the Address Book options, follow these steps Sync SettingsAddress Book Entry Options Call allows you to call a currently selected entry Changing the FDN mode Status FDN ModeWith the Fixed Dial mode On, follow these procedures Finding My Own Phone Number Creating New Group Group SettingsPress Options Create Group Adding an Entry to a Group Adding Speed Dial Entries Using the Service Dialing NumbersManaging Address Book Entries Renaming a Caller Group Copying an Entry to the Phone Copying an Entry to the SIM CardStored on the SIM card Highlight a member from the list and press Check Press Options Delete Checking the Address Book’s Used SpaceSIM Card tell you how many SIM Card entries are in use Press Menu YPmobile Yellow Pages Mobile My Stuff Memory Card SettingsMy Stuff Functions Creating a New Folder Applications Card SettingsAudio Tones Ringback Tones GamesMusic Recorded Audio Picture Image FeaturesPress Menu My Stuff Picture Shop Wallpapers Online Locker Editing ImagesPress Menu My Stuff Online Locker Video ToolsOther Files Used Space Highlight the item you want to delete to free up memory Using the Camera CameraTaking Photos Camera Options Settings General tab Pictures/Videos Folder Options Accessing the Picture FolderEditing a Photo Assigning an Image to an Address Book Entry Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper Using the CamcorderPress Menu My Stuff Picture image Shooting Video Video Sound allows you to turn the video sound On or Off Camcorder Options Accessing the Video Folder Press Menu My Stuff VideoCopy allows you to copy a selected or multiple videos Mobile Video Using the Video CategoriesViewing a Video Clip Customizing Mobile Video Do one of the following Adding a Video AlertMy Purchases Types of Messages MessagingCreating and Sending Messages Following Viewing New Received Messages Attaching Business Card to a MessagePress Menu Address Book Contacts Using Message Options View allows you to view the messageForward Message allows you to forward the message Auto Cleanup Messaging SettingsPredictive Text Mode Deleting Messages Receiving Options Creation ModeAuto Resize Image Message Center Address Using Mobile Email Using Instant Messaging IMVoicemail Signing into Your IM Account Shop Games Games & Applications Games & Applications Shop Applications Ringtones AppCenterCool Tools/Apps Videos Answer Tones ThemesMEdia Net Home AppCenter Options Using the Music Player Accessing AT&T MusicAT&T Music Adding Music to your Handset Music Player Options Key to open the folderPlaying Music Transferred to the Handset Highlight a folder from the folders available and press Want to listen to and press the key Playing Music while Using the PhoneSelect the Minimize option or press the key once Pause Center key. Press the Fast Forward Using Playlists Creating a PlaylistAdding Songs to a Playlist Removing songs from a Playlist Importing a Playlist from Windows Media PlayerPress the key to return to the AT&T Music screen Shop Music/Tones It is now safe to unplug the USB connector from the handsetSoft key or the key From the Categories listing, highlight the desired entry Transferring Music from the Digital Music Stores Transferring Music using a Media ApplicationDownload a song to your PC Use the USB adapter cable to connect the handset to Plug the USB cable into the phone MusicIDHighlight MusicID 2 and press the Select soft key or Select any of the following options by selecting an entry Accessing Music Videos Using XM RadioTo exit the application at any time, press Radio channel and press the key to stream to your phone Community Music ApplicationsViewing a Video Clip Shopping for GPS Applications AT&T GPSAllSport GPS Loopt Launching AT&T Navigator Using NavigatorPress Menu AT&T GPS Loopt Press Menu AT&T GPS AT&T Navigator Obtaining Driving Directions Using a Physical AddressWhere Follow both the on-screen and audio directionsPage Accessing the Mobile Web Mobile WebHomepage att.net Enter a URL Navigating with the Mobile WebTo select an item, press an entry Exit allows you to exit the web and return to the Main Menu Search the Internet Using BookmarksMy Shortcuts My Account Emptying the Cookies Accessing a Website Using BookmarksAdding Bookmarks Editing Bookmarks When you have finished, press Back to return or press Using your HistoryChanging the WAP Profiles To exit from the browser WAP settings may vary depending on the service provider 104 Tools Say a Command OptionsCamera Voice Recognition Record Audio Restart press and try the command options againVoice Recognition Tips Contacts List Voice Activation Select an alarm type and press the key AlarmsPress Options Create Alarm Press or press to exit Turning Off an Alarm Setting Auto Power-up AlarmsCalendar Creating a New Event View by allows you to choose between day view or week view Delete allows you to delete a calendar event Viewing an Event TasksPress Menu My Stuff Tools Calendar Options Event List Deleting an Event Tip Calculator CalculatorPress Menu My Stuff Tools Notes Press Options Create Press Menu My Stuff Tools Calculator World Clock ConverterPress Menu My Stuff Tools Converter Press Menu My Stuff Tools World Clock Press Options Add Timer StopwatchDeleting a World Clock Entry TTY Settings AccessibilityUse the following steps to access the TTY settings 114 Health and Safety Information Health and Safety InformationExposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Head 0.58 W/Kg Body-worn 1.1 W/Kg GSMHead 0.55 W/Kg Body-worn 0.77 W/Kg Head 0.51 W/Kg Body-worn 0.49 W/Kg Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Samsung Mobile Products and RecyclingUL Certified Travel Adapter What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?National Telecommunications and Information Administration 118 119 What are the results of the research done already?Page 121 What about children using wireless phones?Page Road Safety Responsible Listening 125 American Academy of Audiology Implantable Medical Devices Operating Environment Persons who have such devices Should not carry the phone in a breast pocketFor more information see 128 Other Medical Devices Emergency Calls Potentially Explosive EnvironmentsVehicles Posted Facilities Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts USA Restricting Childrens access to your PhoneFCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception Other Important Safety InformationUnderstanding the Power Save Feature Product Performance Battery Standby and Talk Time Availability of Various Features/Ring TonesBattery Precautions Maintaining Your Phones Peak Performance 133 Care and Maintenance 135 Warranty Information Standard Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and For How Long? 137 Warranties of Title or NON-INFRINGEMENT 138 End User License Agreement for Software 140 141 142 Precautions for Transfer and Disposal Customer Care Center Klein Rd Plano, TX Richardson, Texas Phone 1-800-SAMSUNG143 Index Bluetooth Device AT&T Navigator AT&T Social Net AT&T Yahoo Audio BatteryChanging Your Settings Browser Memory Card Installation Memory Management Charging battery Clear Phone Memory ConnectivityCookies Cool Tools/Apps Dialing Display MobiVJ MobiTVRatings Multitasking Powering Phone Information Phone Safety Phone Settings PlaylistsService Dialing Numbers Set FDN Mode Settings Speakerphone Key Standard Limited Warranty Used Space 57, 64 Using Bookmarks TTY SettingsVideo Features Video Share Travel Adapter