Samsung MS143SCE User Manual

SGH-A687 SeriesPORTABLE Quad-BAND MOBILE PHONEUser ManualPlease read this manual before operating yourphone, and keep it for future reference.a687 Cru

6Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone does not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot.Installing the Memory Card

96Note: If the target computer does not detect the newly connected handset or provide an MTP Player dialog window on the PC screen, please follow step

AT&T Music 97•Help: provides you with on screen descriptions of several key MusicID 2 features.•EXIT: allows you to exit the application and

985.Highlight a desired video station and press the key to view music videos.Viewing a Video Clip䊳Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the

AT&T GPS 99Section 15: AT&T GPSAT&T GPS provides you with access to real-time GPS-driven applications. These programs not only allow

1001.Press Menu ➔ AT&T GPS ➔ Loopt.2. Follow the on-screen instructions.Launching AT&T Navigator1. Press Menu ➔ AT&T GPS ➔ AT&T Naviga

AT&T GPS 101Obtaining Driving DirectionsThe phone’s built-in GPS hardware allows you to get real-time driving directions to selected locatio

102•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

Mobile Web 103Section 16: Mobile WebYour phone is equipped with att.net, your access to the mobile web. This section explains how to navigate at

104Navigating with the Mobile Web1. To select an item, press an entry.2. To return to the previous page, press Back or press .3. Press the Options so

Mobile Web 105Search the InternetTo perform an internet search using keywords, follow these steps:1. Select the Web tab.2. Press the Yahoo Searc

Getting Started 74.Slide the cover in the direction shown while pressing down until you hear a light click (2).Note: Make sure the battery is p

106Accessing a Website Using Bookmarks1. When the Idle screen displays, press Menu ➔ Mobile Web, then press Options ➔ Go to Bookmarks.2. Press a bookm

Mobile Web 107Using your HistoryThe History list provides you with a list of the most recently visited websites. These entries are placeholders

108•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.•

Tools 109Section 17: ToolsUse the AT&T Mall to purchase additional or supplemental applications (such as camera, camcorder, calendar, and al

110If the phone does not recognize your command the Command not recognized screen displays with two options:• Tutorial: provides instructions on how t

Tools 111•Play: allows you to play the memo.•Record: allows you to save the current memo and begin another session.• My voice clips: allows you

112keypad. 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,

Tools 113•Appointment•Anniversary•Holiday•Important•PrivateOther options for the Calendar include:•View: allows you to view a specified date.•Vi

11414.Highlight the Except weekends checkbox and press Check to exempt non-work days (weekends) from the event notification.15. Select the Until field

Tools 115•Alarm: allows you to trigger an alarm for this task. Press Check to select this option.• Alarm Date: enter a date for this alarm (form

82.Plug the flat end of the Travel Adapter into the Power/Accessory Interface connector and the other end into a standard AC wall outlet.3. When charg

116ConverterYour phone comes with a built-in conversion application. This conversion menu provides the following conversion categories:•Currency•Lengt

Tools 117Deleting a World Clock Entry1. Press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ World Clock.2. Press Options ➔ Delete.3. At the Delete? prompt, press Y

118Section 18: AccessibilityTTY SettingsTTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or

Health and Safety Information 119Section 19: Health and Safety InformationThis section outlines the safety precautions associated with using you

120For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and tha

Health and Safety Information 1212.WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: PROPER USE OF A TOUCH SCREEN HANDSETIf your handset has a touch-screen display, please n

122exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health an

Health and Safety Information 123FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspe

124However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around thre

Health and Safety Information 125research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.What steps can I take to red

Getting Started 92.Press and hold until the phone switches off.Locking and Unlocking the Screen䊳To lock the phone screen, slide the phone clos

126the 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

Health and Safety Information 127interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the pro

1284.Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain,

Health and Safety Information 129Responsible ListeningCaution!: Avoid potential hearing loss.Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed t

130You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources: Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations i

Health and Safety Information 131As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the

132The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatibl

Health and Safety Information 133Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to

134To make an emergency call:1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.2. Key in the emergency number for your present location (for example, 911 or oth

Health and Safety Information 135phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.Although your phone is quite sturdy, i

10Section 2: Understanding Your PhoneThis section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that display whe

136Maintaining Your Phone's Peak PerformanceFor the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories.

Health and Safety Information 137• Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge and the type of battery and charger used. The b

138• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be pr

Warranty Information 139Section 20: Warranty InformationStandard Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AM

140facility in an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by Purchaser's sales receipt or comparable substitute proof of sale showing the da

Warranty Information 141OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL O

142End User License Agreement for SoftwareIMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between y

Warranty Information 1435. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates, supplements and add-on components (if any) of the Software that Samsung may p

144REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. NO ORAL OR

Warranty Information 145shall not be governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is

Understanding Your Phone 111.External speaker: allows you to hear the caller.2. Display: shows the information needed to operate your phone, suc

146No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.a687 C

147IndexAAccessing a Menu Function 16Accessing AT&T Music 89Adding a New ContactAdding More Fields 54Deleting Fields 54During a Call 54Idle

148Playing Music Through a Stereo Bluetooth Device 91Playing Music Transferred from the Handset 90Playing Music while Using the Phone 91Playlists 92Sh

149Charging battery 7Clear Phone Memory 50ConnectivityConfiguring Your Network Profiles 47CookiesEmptying 106Cool Tools/Apps 87DDialing Display

150MessagingCreating and Sending Text Messages 78Settings 81Signing into Your Mobile Email 83Types of Messages 78Using Message Options 80microSD cardI

151Phone Information 51Phone Safety 130Phone Settings 37PlaylistsAdding songs to a Playlist 92Creating a Playlist 92Importing a Playlist from W

152Travel Adapter 7Using 7TTY Settings 118UUL Certification 121Understanding Your Phone 10Features of Your Phone 10Front View 10Rear View 12Side Views

1214.Right Soft key: allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on the display screen. 15. Navigation

Understanding Your Phone 13Display LayoutYour display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options.The display h

14Displays when your phone is communicating with the 3G network.Displays when an internal microSD memory card is detected.Displays when the phone is c

Understanding Your Phone 15For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see “Changing Your Settings” on page 29.Displays when your Add

a687_UCJB4_WC_022310_F8Intellectual PropertyAll Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its

16Section 3: Menu NavigationThis section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associate

Menu Navigation 17Using Shortcut NumbersNumbered menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options can be quickly accessed by using their shortc

18Section 4: Entering TextThis section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters using the QWERTY keyboard-style key

Entering Text 19Changing the Text Input ModeThe available Text Input modes are: Fn (123 numeric), Abc, and Symbols (Sym). Refer to the Text Inpu

20Section 5: Call FunctionsThis section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making

Call Functions 21•Press and hold to erase the entire string of numbers.2. Press to return to the Idle screen.Ending a Call䊳Press the key.–

22Answering a CallWhen a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the Address Book.1. From the In

Call Functions 23When 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 p

24If 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

Call Functions 25Initiating and Receiving a Video Share SessionTo initiate and receive a Video Share session:1. From the Idle screen, use the ke

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 pe

263.Press to dial the number.If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name displays.Viewing All Calls1. From the Idle

Call Functions 273.Press Options ➔ Save to Address Book. For further details about the Address Book feature, see “Adding a New Contact” on page

28•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

Changing Your Settings 29Section 6: Changing Your SettingsThis section includes tips on how to use your phone’s features, as well as how to chan

307.Select Shop Tones to launch AppCenter and shop for a tone.– or –Select one of the listed tones.8. Highlight the Ringtone Volume field and press Ch

Changing Your Settings 31•Beep•Click•Mute5. Press the Power On Type field and press Change.6. Select one of the following and press OK:•Melody:

32•Vibration: the phone vibrates.•Mute: the phone is silent and does not play a melody or vibrate.4. Press Select to confirm your selection.5. Highlig

Changing Your Settings 334.Select the Message Alert Type field and press Change.5. Highlight one of the following and press Select:•Melody: the

34• Vibration & Melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melody simultaneously.•Mute: the phone is silent and does not play a melody or vibrate.10.

Changing Your Settings 35•Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring.• Vibration & Melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melody simult

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of LiabilityEXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT,

3610.Use the Left or Right navigation key to adjust the volume level (range is 0-7).11. Press Save to return to the Sound Profile menu and save your s

Changing Your Settings 37select a color choice. Press the Save soft key or the key to confirm your selection.–Background Color: allows you to

38LanguageThis menu allows you to select a display language for Text language and Text Input mode. Choose from Automatic, English, Français, and Españ

Changing Your Settings 39Slide Down SettingThis setting allows you to choose what displays on the main screen when you slide down your phone.1.

40Note: 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 servi

Changing Your Settings 41allowed. Numbers that do not match the conditions in the FDN list are restricted. Note: Entering an asterisk (*) is not

424.After the phone settings are reset, the Reset Phone done confirmation displays.Once your phone has been reset to its default settings for those se

Changing Your Settings 43hearing aids (see “FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices” on page 131.) Call Settings䊳In

44• 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

Changing Your Settings 452.If the second item in the Bluetooth menu is Discoverable:Off, then highlight the Discoverable:Off option and press th

1Table of ContentsSection 1: Getting Started ... 5Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .

461.In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Connectivity ➔ Bluetooth ➔ My Bluetooth Info and press the Select soft key or the key.2. Press the key t

Changing Your Settings 47Network Profile ConfigurationConfiguring your Network ProfilesYour phone is wirelessly connecting to the Internet via a

48• 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

Changing Your Settings 49• Camera Settings (see page 71)• Music Player Settings (see page 49)• Mobile Video Settings (see page 76)• Video Share

50•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

Changing Your Settings 51Check All to clear all the memory settings.3. Press OK.4. Enter the user-defined password and press Confirm to clear th

52Section 7: Understanding Your Address BookThis section allows you to manage your contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book. You

Understanding Your Address Book 53• Sync Settings: allows you to enable synchronization on any change made to your contacts between your phone A

54Note: Ringtones assigned to a contact will not be synchronized to AT&T Address Book.Adding More Fields to a NumberWhile in the process of creati

Understanding Your Address Book 55•Select Update if this was a previously created entry and your are adding the current number to the previous e

2Phone Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book ...52AT

56Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store and how they are stored may differ.1. In Idle mode

Understanding Your Address Book 57Finding My Own Phone NumberThis function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone number if

586.Highlight the SIM card location field and use the QWERTY keypad to enter a location value for the entry on the SIM card.7. Press Options ➔ Save to

Understanding Your Address Book 594.Highlight a member from the list or highlight All and press Check. A checkmark beside the name indicates rem

60Copying an Entry to the SIM Card Note: When storing an Address Book entry into the SIM card, note that only the name, phone number, group, and slot

Understanding Your Address Book 61Deleting an entry from the Phone1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Contacts and press the key.2. H

62Yellow Pages MobileThe Yellowpages Mobile application provides quick and ready access to businesses, map locations, and storage of your favorite sea

My Stuff 63Section 8: My StuffThe topics covered in this section include Applications, Audio, Games, Picture, Online Locker, Tools, Video, Other

64Card Settings.2. Select one of the following and press the key:• Memory Card Details: displays details about the memory card such as Name, Maximum

My Stuff 65Ringback TonesYou can shop and download Ringback Tones, manage your Ringback Tones, and access Help files. To access the Ringback Ton

3Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Color Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

66PictureThe Picture menu option allows you to shop for and download new graphics (using AppCenter), then save them to your Picture folder. To access

My Stuff 67•Slide Show: allows you play a slideshow using the graphics currently available from within the Picture folder.•Lock/Unlock: allows y

68•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 li

My Stuff 692.Highlight Applications, Audio, Games, Picture, Video, or Other Files.3. Highlight the item you want to delete (to free up memory) a

70Section 9: CameraThis section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-in camera fu

Camera 71Camera OptionsOptions are represented by icons across the top of the screen when you press the Menu key.• Camera/Camcorder/Video Share

72–Default Storage: allows you to configure the default storage location for images/videos as either Phone or Memory Card (if inserted). Settings:

Camera 73Press New and follow the create a new Address Book entry with the image already assigned. For more information, refer to “Understanding

74Camcorder OptionsOptions are represented by icons across the top of the screen when you press the Menu key.• Camera/Camcorder/Video Share Mode: allo

Camera 75–: indicates that GPS is turned on and has attained the GPS signal/location information. Settings: Camcorder tab–Quality: allows you

4Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Section 18: Accessibility ...

76Section 10: Mobile VideoYour phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which allows you to access the Internet and downlo

Mobile Video 771.In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Mobile Video ➔ Customize Mobile Video ➔ Edit My Favorites. The screen is composed of two sections:•M

78Section 11: MessagingThis section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality asso

Messaging 79• Groups: to select a recipient from the Group list.• Recent Contacts: to select a recipient from a list of recently sent messages.3

80Using Message OptionsMessage options at the Inbox level differ according to the message type, what you have done with the message, and whether you a

Messaging 81Deleting MessagesWhen your phone’s memory is full, an notification message displays and you cannot receive any new messages. Use the

82Receiving OptionsThis option specifies the category of messages you want to receive and allows you to set the following:• Send Delivery Report: when

Messaging 832.Press a particular folder for review or both size and contents within the selected folder.3. Press Back to return to the Messaging

84Section 12: Games & ApplicationsGamesThe Games menu option allows you to access games that are on the phone and also shop for games using AppCen

Games & Applications 85• AT&T Social Net: is a single mobile application with a live connection to your favorite social networks such as

Getting Started 5Section 1: Getting StartedThis section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating yo

86your favorite searches (My Place). This application allows you to tap into local businesses, locations, and events, connecting you to your search in

AppCenter 87Section 13: AppCenterThe AppCenter allows you to shop for Ringtones, Games, Cool Tools/Apps, Videos, Color Graphics, Themes, and Ans

88ThemesThis menu option allows you to shop for new themes so you can customize your phone. 1. Press Menu ➔ AppCenter ➔ Color Graphics.2. Follow the o

AT&T Music 89Section 14: AT&T MusicAT&T Music is a music service which provides you access to Music Player, Shop Music, MusicID 2, X

903.Highlight a folder from the folders available and press the key to open the folder.4. Highlight a song and press the key to play the song.Note:

AT&T Music 91Note: All Music displays all of the downloaded songs or all of the songs stored on the phone or microSD card.2. Use the Up or D

92(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

AT&T Music 93Removing songs from a Playlist1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ AT&T Music and press the Select soft key or the key.2. Highli

94Note: 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 ca

AT&T Music 95Transferring Music from the Digital Music StoresIn order to download music from the computer to your handset, a microSD card an