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Summary of Contents for SGH A657

Page 1: ...7 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 A657 book Page 1 Friday February 20 2009 4 16 PM ...

Page 2: ...ou will not and will not attempt to modify prepare derivative works of reverse engineer decompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers Samsung Telecommunications America STA LLC Headquarters Cu...

Page 3: ...de how an application may use the location of your phone and other phones on your account However the AT T privacy tools do not apply to applications available outside of AT T Please review the terms and conditions and the associated privacy policy for each location based service to learn how location information will be used and protected In addition your AT T phone may be used to access the Inte...

Page 4: ... OF THE PRODUCT THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW RULE SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION 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 DA...

Page 5: ...g a Call 26 Silent Mode 30 Section 4 Menu Navigation 31 Menu Navigation 31 My Menu 32 Section 5 Entering Text 33 Using the Text Input Methods 33 Using the T9 Input Method 34 Using the Alphabetic Input Method 35 Using the Symbols Input Method 36 Using the Numeric Input Method 36 Section 6 Understanding Your Address Book 37 Using Contacts 37 Address Book Entry Options 38 Adding a New Contact 38 Dial...

Page 6: ...t Site 72 Navigating with the WAP Browser 72 Using Favorites 74 Saved Pages 76 Browser Settings 76 Changing the WAP Profiles 77 Downloading Multimedia Files 78 Section 10 MEdia Mall 80 Downloading Multimedia Files 80 Ringtones 80 Games 80 Cool Tools Apps 81 Videos 81 Color Graphics 81 Themes 81 Answer Tones 81 Multimedia Store 82 MEdia Mall Options 82 Section 11 My Stuff 83 Applications 83 Audio 8...

Page 7: ... T GPS 123 AT T Navigator 123 Section 16 Changing Your Settings 126 Sound Profile 126 Display 128 Time Date 130 Phone 131 Calls 135 Connectivity 138 Applications Settings 142 Reset Settings 143 Memory Management 143 Software Update 144 Phone Information 145 Section 17 Accessibility 146 Section 18 Health and Safety Information 147 Health and Safety Information 147 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycl...

Page 8: ...ailability of Various Features Ring Tones 162 Battery Standby and Talk Time 162 Battery Precautions 163 Care and Maintenance 164 Section 19 Warranty Information 166 Standard Limited Warranty 166 End User License Agreement for Software 169 Index 174 A657 book Page 4 Friday February 20 2009 4 16 PM ...

Page 9: ...ctivating your phone requires several things inserting the SIM card charging the battery and turning on the phone 䊳 If necessary power off the phone by pressing and holding the key until the power off image displays Removing the Battery 1 Use a coin or other object inserted in the slot on the back cover and turn it counter clockwise to open the battery cover as shown 2 Use the grooves at the botto...

Page 10: ... removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Make sure to orient the SIM card with the gold contacts facing down and the corner notch positioned as shown below then slide the SIM card completely into the socket 3 To remove the SIM gently slide it out of the socket UN LO CK LO CK UN LO CK LO CK UN LO CK LO CK A657 book Page 6 Friday Februa...

Page 11: ...te that the maximum size microSD card tested to support this product is 8GB 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Push the small metal gate towards the bottom of the phone to unlock it 3 Rotate the gate into the up position 4 Push the microSD card into the slot until it rests securely in the bracket Warning Please note the printed circuit side faces down when inserting the card 5 Close the metal g...

Page 12: ...ng on the phone 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 A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time Caution For connection to an electrical supply not located in t...

Page 13: ...ing video while charging your battery Note During charging you must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone to avoid damage Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain a warning tone sounds the Battery Low message repeats at regular intervals on the display and the empty battery icon blinks The backlight turns off to conserve the ...

Page 14: ...l Options 1 In Idle mode press and hold the key 2 Follow the voice mail prompts If you need additional help setting up your voice mail contact your service provider Changing the Voice Mail Name and Number Your SIM card gives you the default service number of the voice mail center However you may need to change the number Use the following procedures to change your voice mail number 1 In Idle mode ...

Page 15: ...ting Started 11 8 Enter your new Voice Server number and press the Save soft key or the key to save this new number 9 Press the key to return to Idle mode A657 book Page 11 Friday February 20 2009 4 16 PM ...

Page 16: ...k PTT YELLOWPAGES AT T Navigator Bluetooth wireless access Instant Messaging capability E mail Featured applications provide alarms calendar calculator record audio converter timer stopwatch and world time File viewer Flashlight Multimedia Message Service MMS Multimedia capability with included Music Player Photo caller ID Speakerphone capability Web browser User friendly menu driven access to fea...

Page 17: ...ent Call log If the phone is off press and hold to power on the handset 7 Voice Mail key Press and hold the key to automatically dial your voicemail 8 Special Function keys Asterisk Shift key enters the character for calling features In text mode press to change the character input type Pound Space key enters the pound character for calling features In text entry mode press to enter a space betwee...

Page 18: ...er When navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in the menu If you press once in Idle mode the WAP browser launches 15 Earpiece Speaker Used to listen to audio and music from your phone Side Views of Your Phone Keys The following list correlates to the back view illustrations 1 Volume keys Menu Navigation Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice v...

Page 19: ...itasking key Opens the application switch window which allows you to select from a group of different applications without having to exit from the currently active application These options include making a voice call messaging MEdia Net launch launching the music player accessing games or end multitasking 5 Headset jack Adapter jack Allows you to plug in the travel adapter power optional PC conne...

Page 20: ... in a 3G HSDPA network When data is being transferred this icon animates DisplayswhenaTTYadapterispluggedintothehandset making it accessible via a keyboard for the hearing or speech impaired Displays when a call is in progress Displays when there is no network coverage available When you are out of the service area you cannot make or receive voice calls Displays when an alarm is set on your phone ...

Page 21: ... 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 DisplayswhenaBluetoothwirelessheadsetisactiveand in use Displays when you are using the phone s Music Player Displays when you are connected to a PC via a USB port Displays when the phone ...

Page 22: ...ord or PIN Enter the code and press the Select soft key or the key When you access a list of options your phone highlights the currently active option Selecting Options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want Press the appropriate soft key To select the function displayed or the option highlighted press the key To view the next function or highlight the n...

Page 23: ...numbers text or symbols from the display You can also use to return to a previous menu At the Idle screen a quick press displays the calendar in Month view If you enter an incorrect character briefly press to backspace and delete the character To erase the entire sentence press and hold To back up one menu level briefly press In the Idle screen briefly press and the Calendar displays End Key Use t...

Page 24: ...ing call Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the Navigation key to browse menus sub menus and lists Press the Up or Down Navigation keys when jumping to highlighted links on the web Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications from the Idle screen Contacts IM Instant Messaging Create New Message My Stuff A657 book Page 20 Friday February 20 2009 4 16 PM ...

Page 25: ...ar another digit in the number press the Left or Right Navigationkeyuntilthecursorisimmediatelytotherightofthedigit to clear Press the key To enter a missing digit press the Left or Right Navigation key until the cursor is in position and enter the digit To clear the whole display press and hold the key 2 Press the key to return to the Idle screen Ending a Call When you want to finish your call br...

Page 26: ...d in your Address Book the name associated displays To access the Recent Calls menu 1 In Idle mode press the key 2 Use the Right and Left Navigation keys to scroll through the Recent Calls options Choose from All Calls Missed Calls Calls Made Calls Received or PTT Recent Calls 3 Scroll to the number to call and highlight to select Press the key to call Making a Call from the Address Book You can s...

Page 27: ...ed name displays To access the Recent Calls menu 1 In Idle mode briefly press the key 2 Use the Right and Left Navigation keys to scroll through the Recent Calls options Choose from All Calls Missed Calls Calls Made Calls Received or PTT Recent Calls 3 Scroll to the number to call and highlight to select Press the key to call Viewing All Calls From the Recent Calls menu select the All Calls option...

Page 28: ...o your address book use the following steps 1 Press the View soft key The most recently missed call displays 2 With the missed call selected press the Options soft key 3 Highlight Save to Address Book and press the key 4 Select the type New or Update and press the Select soft key or the key For further details about the Address Book feature see Adding a New Contact on page 38 Sending a Message to ...

Page 29: ... either the Yes soft key to confirm the deletion or the No soft key to cancel 5 Press the key to exit the Missed Call feature Call Details 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Tools Recent Calls All Calls and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Highlight the desired call and press the Options soft key 3 Highlight Details and press the Select soft key or the key 4 The following displays Contact Na...

Page 30: ...also make another call while a call is in progress if your network supports this service To place a call on hold 1 While on a call press Options soft key highlight Hold and press the Select soft key or the key This action places the current caller on hold which displays on the screen as a grayed out box 2 You can later reactivate this call whenever you want by pressing the Resume soft key To make ...

Page 31: ...ress Book New Call Places the current call on hold and then allows you to enter and dial another number Send Message Allows you to create and send a new Text message or Multimedia Message More allows you to select one of the following options Calendar Temporarily accesses your calendar while maintaining the active call Notes Temporarily accesses your notes while maintaining the active call Whisper...

Page 32: ... you to press keys without hearing key tones during a call To change the Key tone on off option during a call 1 Press the Options soft key 2 Select More Key tone on off and press the Select soft key or the key Note To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephone systems the Key tone on option must be selected Switching off the Microphone Mute You can temporarily switch your phone ...

Page 33: ...witch between the two calls press Options Swap and press the Select soft key or the key Swap Places the current call on hold and then activates the previous call To end a call 1 Press the Options soft key Highlight End and press the Right Navigation key 2 Highlight Active Call Held Call or All Calls and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Way Calling Multi Party Calling The 3 Way or Multi Party...

Page 34: ...ample In Idle mode press and hold the key until the phone vibrates the Silent Profile on message the Silent mode icon displays on the screen Please see Sound Profile on page 126 In Silent mode your phone s speakers are muted An incoming call causes the phone to vibrate and light up the display or just light the display depending on the settings of the Silent Phone Settings feature To exit and reac...

Page 35: ...hting the option and then by pressing the Select soft key or the key If the menu you selected contains further options repeat this step 3 To scroll through these menus press either the Up or Down Navigation key or the Volume key located on the left side of your phone Press the Select soft key or the key to make your selection 4 To return to the previous menu level press the Back soft key or the ke...

Page 36: ...e available shortcuts eight preassigned Bluetooth CV Alarms Recent Calls My Account Mobile Email IM and AT T Navigator and four empty shortcuts 9 0 you can assign To navigate to My Menu shortcuts 1 In Idle mode press the Options soft key and select a short cut application 2 Highlight an application press the Options soft key and select one of the following Open open the selected shortcut and displ...

Page 37: ...ase T9 Input Method T9 abc T9 Abc and T9 ABC This input method allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter Each key on the keypad has more than one letter for example pressing the key can enter J K or L However the T9 method automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word thus requiring far fewer key...

Page 38: ...ode Note Press and hold the key to access Symbols mode Press the number key corresponding to the symbol you want to enter Use the Navigation keys to scroll through the available symbols Press the corresponding number key to enter the desired symbol Press the Cancel soft key to exit Using the T9 Input Method T9 Predictive Text input method is based on a built in dictionary A series of keystrokes is...

Page 39: ...er periods hyphens colons or parenthesis press and hold the key T9 mode applies grammar rules to ensure that correct punctuation is used To shift case in T9 mode short press the key to toggle between Initial capital Capital lock Lower case and Numeric You can move the cursor by using the Left and Right Navigation keys To delete letters press the key Press and hold the key to clear the display Usin...

Page 40: ...ut field is empty this key returns the display to the previous mode 5 To return to your message press the OK soft key or the key Using the Numeric Input Method The Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter 1 A B C Ä Å Æ Ç 2 a b c ä à å æ ç 2 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 Ö...

Page 41: ... Bill Balance 225 Directory Assistance 411 Pay My Bill 729 View Data Usage 3282 View My Minutes 646 Voice Dial 08 and Music ID 43 Finding an Address Book Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto your SIM card and phone s onboard memory The two locations are physically separate but are used as a single entity called the Address Book Depending on your particular SIM card ...

Page 42: ...ur Business Card via message or Bluetooth to the selected entry More allows you to Assign Speed Dial allows you to set the speed dial key for this entry Copy to FDN Contacts allows you to copy the selected contact to the FDN Contact list SIM Management allows you to Copy Contacts from the Phone to the SIM copy Contacts from the SIM to the Phone or Delete SIM contacts Print via Bluetooth allows you...

Page 43: ...n keys toselectagroup Press the Select soft keyor the keyto save your selection Caller ID allows you to set a graphic to the Caller ID for this contact Press the key to access the Picture menu Ringtone allows you to choose a ringtone for this contact information Press the key to access the Tones menu Instant Messaging allows you to assign an Instant Message profile to this entry Press the key to a...

Page 44: ...ssage or a multimedia message to the selected entry Delete allows you to delete the currently selected address book entry from a target location Send Business Card via allows you to send your Business Card via message or Bluetooth to the selected entry More allows you to Assign SpeedDial allows you to set the speed dial key for this entry Copy to FDNContacts allows you to copy the restricted phone...

Page 45: ...on the list 3 Press the Call soft key the key or the key when you select the number to call Group Settings Editing a Caller Group 1 In Idle mode press Menu Address Book Group and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Scroll through the list of groups highlight the target group entry and press the Options soft key 3 Highlight Group Settings press the Select soft key or the key The following option...

Page 46: ...ress the Select soft key or the key Note Memory location 1 is reserved for your Voice mail server number Changing a Contact or Number Assigned to a Key 1 In Idle mode press Menu Address Book Speed Dial List and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Highlight the speed dial number location 2 9 key you want to replace and press the Options soft key 3 Select the Change option and press the Right Nav...

Page 47: ...a business card determine where to save new contacts view all the contacts find your phone number use the FDN list to restrict phone access and view the space used and available My Business Card My Business Card is an electronic business card which contains your name phone number and other profile information and is sent in a message to a recipient Creating My Business Card 1 In Idle mode press Me...

Page 48: ...It allows you to view all the contacts stored on the Phone and SIM card view just the contacts stored to the Phone Memory or view just the contacts stored on the SIM Memory 1 In Idle mode press Menu Address Book Address Book Settings View Contacts from and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Highlight All Phone Memory or SIM Memory and press the Select soft key or the key Finding My Own Number ...

Page 49: ... call and press the key Or Select Options Create FDN Contact to add additional contacts change a contact or delete a contact from the FDN List The following options for entering FDN contacts are available through the Address Book Full length entries or wild cards can be entered in to the FDN list A full length number with a specific contact name can be entered into the FDN list Wildcard entries al...

Page 50: ... Address Book SIM Management Copy Contacts to SIM and press the Select soft key or the key Note Only the contacts currently stored in the Phone s memory display 2 Highlight the entry that you want to copy to the SIM card and press the key to place a check mark next to the selection or place a check mark next to All 3 Press the Copy soft key 4 At the Some Info might be lost Continue prompt press th...

Page 51: ...ard 1 In Idle mode press Menu Address Book SIM Management Delete Contacts from SIM and press the Select soft key or the key Note Only the contacts currently stored to the SIM s memory display 2 Highlight the entry that you want to delete from the SIM card and press the key to place a check mark next to the selection or place a check mark next to All 3 Press the Delete soft key 4 At the Delete prom...

Page 52: ... of pop ups display on the screen informing you that initialization has begun Initialization can take several minutes 5 When initialization is complete a pop up displays on the screen to notify you that initialization is complete and PTT is ready for use The icon displays on the screen PTT Icons This section covers the icons that display next to individuals and groups in your PTT Contacts list ind...

Page 53: ...nu from the Idle screen Available This icon lets the User know this person is loggedintothePTTapplicationandcanreceivePTTcalls Unavailable This icon indicates the contact is unavailabletoreceivePTTcalls becausethecontacthas been logged off is in the power off state or it is out of coverage Do Not Disturb This icon lets the User know this person has set themselves to Do Not Disturb and cannot recei...

Page 54: ...e 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 isunavailableeither becausetheyhaveloggedoutofthe service or powered off their handsets Group Do Not Disturb This icon only display...

Page 55: ...ontacts to your PTT Contact list Edit allows you to rename the individual Delete allows you to delete the contact that you have selected or all contacts Save to Address Book allows you to save the entered contact information to the Address Book PTT Group Options 1 Press the PTT key The PTT Contacts list displays on the screen Or In Idle mode press Menu PTT Add Group and press the Select soft key o...

Page 56: ...act for the quick group 5 Press the PTT key to begin the PTT call when all the participants are selected select up to 7 The words Quick Group Call display on your screen Note When the call completes Quick Group Call displays in your PTT Call Log Although this call is logged with your other PTT calls a call can not be placed to this entry 6 Press the key to return to Idle mode Dynamic Call The Dyna...

Page 57: ...maximum number of people in a group is 30 which includes the group creator 1 In Idle mode press Menu PTT Add Group and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Enter a name for the group in the Enter Name field and press the OK soft key or the key The following options display Select in Contacts allows you to choose from current contacts in your PTT Contacts phonebook Tip Press the key to place a ch...

Page 58: ... step until you check all the desired Contacts 7 Press the OK soft key to add the checked PTT Contacts to the PTT Group Note Adding and Deleting of groups can only be possible for groups that user has created Deleting a Member from a Group Note When deleting a member from a group the deleted member receives a PTT Message that they were deleted 1 Press the PTT key The PTT Contacts list displays on ...

Page 59: ...ontacts for detailed information on Add Group and Contacts 1 Press the PTT key to access your contact list Or Note To access PTT call log press and hold the PTT key Alternatively select the individual or group you want to call Make sure an available icon is displayed beside the individual or group 2 Press and hold the PTT key to initiate the call and begin speaking after the tone Release the PTT k...

Page 60: ... The convert to cellular tone announces to the originator and other call participants that the call was converted to a cellular call 4 Each call participant continues to hear the call but must press the PTT key to also convert to cellular PTT Settings 1 In Idle mode press Menu PTT and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Select PTT Settings and press the Select soft key or the key Choose from th...

Page 61: ...llows you to sort your PTT Contacts list Alphabetically or by Availability Press the Select soft key or the key Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight Alphabetical or Availability and press the OK soft key or the key Pending Invitations This menu displays the unanswered contact list invitation You can accept or reject the pending invitation later If you accept or reject a pending invitatio...

Page 62: ...58 Log In Log Out Key Configuration PTT Contact Add Contact Add Group PTT Settings Pending Invitations A657 book Page 58 Friday February 20 2009 4 16 PM ...

Page 63: ... the key The Create Message screen displays 2 In the text field begin creating your text message 3 Press the Options soft key when you are finished writing the message Choose from the following options Text Mode allows you to select the text input mode Select between T9 Predictive Text Multitap Numeric or Symbols ViewRecipient List allows you to view and modify your Recipient LIst Advanced Options...

Page 64: ...soft key and choosing the Add Recipients option Recent Contacts allows you to choose froma brief list of recently dialed phone numbers Press the key to add a selected number to your message s recipients list field This entry can later be appended prior to sending the message Contacts allows you to insert additional recipients from your Address Bookby usingyourUpandDownNavigationkeystoselect those ...

Page 65: ...allows you to add one of the preset message templates to the text Emoticon allows you to add an emoticon created by phone characters to your message An example would be to signify a happy face Record Sound allows you to record an audio clip to attach to your message Favorites URL allows you to temporarily exit the message access your Favorites list then select those URLs you would like to add to t...

Page 66: ...s Book by selecting those entries you wish to add Press the key to place a check mark next to the entries Press the Done soft key to return to the previous list of Recipients once you select the desired entries 10 Press the Send soft key to send the message Locating a Message 1 In Idle mode new text messages multimedia messages and voice messages display in a View tab on the Main Screen Use the na...

Page 67: ...e key 2 Select a multimedia message from the list 3 Press the Options soft key highlight Message Details and press the Select soft key or the key to view brief information about the message such as the sender s number time and date the message size and the subject If you want to view the message later in the Inbox press the Back soft key 4 To view the message press the key 5 To play the multimedia...

Page 68: ...ields to that Contact information If you move the SIM card to another phone that does not support additional fields on the SIM card the additional information is not available Options for Multimedia Messages Reply allows you to reply to the message Call allows you to dial the originating message number Delete allows you to delete the Selected message or Multiple messages Forward allows you to forw...

Page 69: ...you are signing into the IM account and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Select each information field and enter the appropriate information 5 Scroll to the Save Password Remember my ID Pwd option and press the key to place a check mark next to that option to automatically enter your ID Password information 6 Scroll to the Auto Sign On Automatic Sign in Auto Sign In option and press the key ...

Page 70: ...l and press the Select soft key or the key Or Press and hold the key Your phone will automatically call the voicemail number 2 When connected follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center Accessing Your Voicemail From Another Phone 1 Dial your wireless phone number 2 When you hear your voicemail greeting press 3 Enter your password using the keypad 4 Hang up when you are finished Messaging S...

Page 71: ...allows you to configure the Email parameters used when sending this type of message Empty allows you to configure a new Text Message Center profile for use when sending this type of message Multimedia Message The following options are available Delivery Options Priority you can select the priority level of your messages Expiration select the length of time you wish the message you sent to remain o...

Page 72: ...mage by be resized as follows No Resize 100 KB 300 KB 600 KB Creation Mode you can specify that the users creating new media content be given the following options Free Warning Restricted Default Style you can specify the default visual parameters used by this type of message Font Color Font Style Background Color Slide Duration Voice Mail The following options are available Voicemail you can spec...

Page 73: ...owsyoutocreateand send amessageusingtheselected template Create allows you to add a new template to the list Edit opens a new message window using the selected template Delete deletes the currently Selected template or Multiple templates 4 When you have finished press the key to return to Idle mode Delete by Folder This option allows you to delete some or all of your messages 1 In Idle mode press ...

Page 74: ...he message type to view Multimedia Message displays total available space and memory used for Inbox Outbox Drafts Text Message displays memory used on both Phone and SIM Card for Inbox Outbox Drafts Push Message displays memory used on Phone for Inbox Configuration Message displays memory used on Phone for Inbox A657 book Page 70 Friday February 20 2009 4 16 PM ...

Page 75: ... be edited from within Customize MEdia Net Note Prior to using these services you must complete the MEdia Net registration process located at att com wireless or you must agree to the terms of the service agreement and setup the service on your handset My Account provides you with access to a listing of your most recent purchases and available product services From the My Account screen highlight ...

Page 76: ...Edia Net functionality Highlight a question and press the key to launch an on screen description 2 To scroll through the screen use the Up and Down Navigation keys 3 Press the key to return to Idle mode Accessing the MEdia Net Site There are several ways to access a WAP site Selecting a link on the browser Using a bookmark item in the Favorites folder use the Bookmarks option on the browser menu l...

Page 77: ...following options are available Go to lets you navigate to a particular link Go lets you navigate Forward next sequenced web page or Backward to the previously visited web page through pages in your browsing history Reload reloads the current page with updated information Desktop view Smart fit view changes the display mode of the browser Zoom allows you to zoom in or out on a web page by using th...

Page 78: ...he access version and copyright information about the browser Using Favorites While navigating through either the Internet or the MEdia Net pages you can bookmark a site to quickly and easily access it at a future time The URL addresses of the bookmarked sites are stored in the Favorites folder wherein you can either use the 6 preset URL addresses or store your own favorite URL addresses Accessing...

Page 79: ...or the key 2 Press the Options soft key and select View Favorites 3 From the View Favorites list select the bookmark you want to edit and press the Options soft key 4 Highlight Edit Favorites and press the key 5 Change the URL and Title as you would when storing a new one 6 Press the Save soft key 7 Press the key to return to Idle mode Deleting Favorites 1 In Idle mode press Menu MEdia Net and pre...

Page 80: ...our phone by a web site during navigation In addition to containing some site specific information it can also contain some personal information such as a username and password which can pose a security risk if not properly managed You can clear this cookies from your phone at any time 1 In Idle mode press Menu MEdia Net and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Press the Options soft key and sel...

Page 81: ...n be changed by the user it is recommended that this choice be made with the assistance of either the retailer or customer service representative 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Applications Settings Browser Settings Browser Profiles and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight one of these options MEdia Net AT T MMS 3 Press the Save key to save your...

Page 82: ... the check mark if you want the server to automatically assign the IP address Local phone IP if you checked the Static IP option enter the IP address obtained fromthe network operator Static DNS specify if you want to manually enter the Domain Name Server DNS address Removethecheckmarkifyouwanttheserverto automatically assign the address Server 1 Server 2 enter the Domain Name Server DNS addresses...

Page 83: ...MEdia Net and WAP 79 3 Find the item you want to download and follow the on screen instructions to purchase A657 book Page 79 Friday February 20 2009 4 16 PM ...

Page 84: ...Edia Net Home 3 Press the Options soft key to access the following options For more information refer to MEdia Mall Options on page 82 MEdia Mall Home MyMEdia Club MEdia Mall Account Recently View Exit 4 Find the item you want to download and follow the on screen instructions to purchase it Note You can retrieve the messages from the server and then save the items in your phone s memory You cannot...

Page 85: ...an application or tool Color Graphics This menu option allows you to shop for graphic images using the built in browser You can download new images to your Pictures folder 1 In Idle mode press Menu MEdia Mall Color Graphics and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Follow the on screen options to purchase a color graphic Themes This menu option allows you to shop for Themes including ringtones ga...

Page 86: ...ltimedia content MEdia Mall Options The on screen Options button visible from the main MEdia Mall homepage The following options appear MEdia Mall Home takes you back to the MEdia Mall home screen MyMEdia Club enables you to join the MyMEdia Club where you can earn credits to be used for tones graphics and games in the AT T MEdia Mall Note A monthly charge is applied for MyMEdia membership MEdia M...

Page 87: ...dio tones 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Audio and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Select one of the following Folders and press the Select soft key or the key Tones lists all of the types of available tones on the phone or you can shop for tones Answer Tones allows you to shop for or manage answer tones Also provides information about the tones Music allowsyoutoshopformusic Formoreinfo...

Page 88: ...y Stuff Pictures and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Select a photo and press the key to view the photo 3 Press the Back soft key or the key to exit the menu Selecting and Using the Graphics Folder If you enter the Pictures folder through menu options and press the Options soft key before selecting an existing graphic the following options list Download allows you to download a graphic from...

Page 89: ... the transaction Tools The Tools folder provides access to and allows you to use the Record Audio feature set Alarms use the Calendar and features check your Recent Calls create Tasks create Notes use the Calculator use the Tip Calculator use the Converter for currency length weight and volume view World Time set the Timer and use the Stopwatch Record Audio Record Audio allows you to record voice ...

Page 90: ...oice clip Rename allows you to change the voice clip s name Lock Unlock allowsyoutolocktheAudiofiletopreventdeletionor unlock the Audio file to allow deletion Bluetooth Visibility allows you to make the audio file visible to a Bluetooth device Properties Name Format Size Forwarding Created Date and Time and Location 7 To exit press the Back soft key or the key Audio Folder This folder shows a list...

Page 91: ... feature and Off deactivates the feature Select On to edit the remaining fields Alarm Time use the alphanumeric keypad enter a time for the alarm to sound Note Your phone is preset to a 12 hour format To change the time format see Time Date on page 130 Alarm Type press the key to select a new type of alert notification Melody Vibration Vibration then Melody or Vibration and Melody Alarm Tone press...

Page 92: ... to Idle mode Calendar The calendar feature allows you to view the Month Week and Day layout views You can also create an Appointment Anniversary Holiday Important or Private entries It also shows any Missed Alarm Events that have occurred To access the Calender menu use the following steps 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Tools and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Highlight Calendar and p...

Page 93: ... Select Appointment and press the Select soft key or the key The following options display Title enter a title for this appointment up to 15 characters Details enter a description for this appointment up to 100 characters Start Date enter a date for this appointment Start Time enter a time for this appointment Use the Right Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time of the scheduled even...

Page 94: ...Once selected all remaining alarm settings enable Before allows you to set the amount of time you want the alarm to sound prior to the appointment Alarm Time allows you to enter a time the alarm begins to notify you of the occasion Use the Right Navigation key to select AMor PM Alarm Tone press the key to select an audio file for this alarm tone Repeat Every Year allows you to set whether this ent...

Page 95: ...s you view the details for a selected event View by this option allows you view the Calendar entries in one of three modes depending on the mode you selected Week View one week at a time Month View one month at a time or Day View one day at a time Create this option allows you to add an additional event to the selected day s Send this option allows you to send a listing of the event via a Multimed...

Page 96: ...lect soft key or the key 3 Press the Options soft key Highlight Create and press the Select soft key or the key to use the following options Title enter a title for this task up to 15 characters Details enter a detailed description for this task up to 100 characters Start Date enter a date for this task to begin Due Date enter a date for this task to end Alarm allows you to set an alarm for this e...

Page 97: ...ric keys Note To include a decimal point or a bracket press the left soft key until the symbol you want displays 4 Enter the operation for your calculation by pressing the Navigation keys according to the illustration on the display 5 Enter the second number 6 To view the result press the key Tip Calculator With this feature you can use the phone to calculate the amount of money left as a tip base...

Page 98: ...nput the unit amount to convert 5 The unit of conversion displays in the appropriate field In the case where conversions are not direct decimal figures display for greater accuracy World Time World Time allows you to view the time of day or night in another parts of the world World displays time in the 30 different cities within all 24 time zones around the world 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff...

Page 99: ...separate times 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Tools and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Highlight Stopwatch and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Press the key to start the stopwatch Also press the key to record event times such as laps 4 Press the Stop soft key to stop the stopwatch Press the Reset soft key to erase all times recorded Video The Video menu option allows you to shop...

Page 100: ...d lets you delete unwanted files It also show you total available memory on your phone and Memory Card 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Used Space and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Total available memory is shown 3 Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select On Phone or On Card The following folders are listed On Phone Available Shows amount of total available memory on your phone ...

Page 101: ...he Up and Down navigation keys to highlight a folder you wish to view then press the Select soft key or the key 5 Highlight a file that you want to delete from the folder and press the key to place a check mark next to the selection or place a check mark next to All 6 Press the Delete soft key 7 At the Delete prompt press the Yes soft key to delete the entry or the No soft key to cancel A657 book ...

Page 102: ... soft key or the key 2 Use the Down Navigation key to scroll through the list of available options Note Audio files less than 300 KB are treated as ringtones whereas audio files which are greater than 300 KB are stored in the Music Folder A user can not set an MP3 file as a ringtone if it is larger than 300 KB Adding Music to your Handset Music files such as ringtones can be added to your handset ...

Page 103: ...ist and more 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Entertainment AT T Music and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Highlight Music Player and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Navigate to a music file and press the key The music file will begin to play 4 Press the Options soft key and select one of the following options Pause Resume pauses or resumes playing the song when pressed TransfertoB...

Page 104: ...phone or microSD card 4 Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select the song you want to listen to and press the key Playing Music through a Stereo Bluetooth Device Your device supports the Stereo Bluetooth profile A2DP that when synchronized to a stereo Bluetooth headset plays music in stereo 1 Pair your handset to a stereo Bluetooth device For specific pairing procedures see Connectivity on page...

Page 105: ...oft key or the key 3 Select a folder and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Highlight a song to play and press the key 5 Once the music starts to play the music icon displays on the top of the screen 6 To hide the Music Player press the Options soft key and select the Hide Player option or press the key once 7 Press the key twice to turn the player off At the Stop Playing Music prompt press th...

Page 106: ...ace a check mark next to the song 7 Press the Add soft key enter a playlist name in the Name field and press the Save soft key 8 To continue creating the Playlist highlight the playlist you just created press Options Add Tracks or Shop Music to continue adding music from your phone or memory card 9 Press the key to return to Idle mode Adding Songs to a Playlist 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff E...

Page 107: ...on on page 138 and enable USB mode see Selecting your Phone s USB Mode on page 140 1 Open Windows Media Player on your computer version 10 0 or higher 2 Use the USB adapter cable to connect the handset to the target PC A USB to PC icon displays on the screen when an active connection establishes 3 Once the USB connection establishes the handset displays Connected and the computer screen displays t...

Page 108: ...ic Player and press the Select soft key or the key 13 Highlight Playlists and press the Right Navigation key The SGH A657 playlist displays 14 Press the key to return to Idle mode Shop Music Use AT T Music to shop for ringtones Answer Tones and songs from some of your favorite music stores 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Entertainment AT T Music and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Highli...

Page 109: ... the Select soft key or the key 8 Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight Select USB Mode and press the Select soft key or the key 9 Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight Media Player and press the Save soft key or the key 10 Highlight the song you wish to download to the handset 11 Using your right mouse button click on the highlighted song and select Transfer Track s to Portable ...

Page 110: ...Media Player application ensure that the SGH A657 device displays in the upper right corner of the screen If not click on Next device until SGH A657 displays 7 From the Windows Media Player application in the upper left corner of the screen under Library drag and drop the song to the Sync list on the lower right portion of the screen and press the Start Sync button The song synchronizes to the A65...

Page 111: ...dset s microphone up to the source of the song which can be from either a radio stereo or headset The handset then begins to analyze the audio signal If the phone is able to match the song the screen displays the Artist Name Track Title and Album cover art 4 To purchase the song with ringtone and wallpaper if available highlight get and press the key 5 To share the song ID with another user highli...

Page 112: ...thly term information About MusicID provides information about the MusicID software version Exiting from the Music ID Application There are two ways to exit from the musicID application 1 Highlight exit and press the key 2 Press the key to return to Idle mode Using XM Radio This service allows you to stream approximately 25 channels of commercial free music through your handset Note Since this pro...

Page 113: ...ight the desired media clip or select from one of the available categories and press the key Music Video Options The options for the Music Video page are identical to those options provided for within the CV homepage For more information refer to CV Options on page 117 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Entertainment AT T Music and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Highlight Music Videos and ...

Page 114: ...soft key or the key 3 Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select a fan site and press the key 4 Press the key to return to Idle mode Music Applications The Music Applications option accesses the internet to provide Music tools for your handset Services provided on this site may include Music ID MobiRadio Billboard Mobile Channel MobiTV Live TV and MobiTV en Español 1 In Idle mode press Menu My St...

Page 115: ... also access the MEdia Home site For more information refer to MEdia Mall on page 80 Mobile Banking You can access your banking information on your device Mobile Banking allows you to view balances perform transfers view account history and pay bills directly from your mobile phone Partner banks include Citi Chase Wachovia SunTrust Synovus and BancorpSouth 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Applic...

Page 116: ...h links to some of the most popular multimedia content 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Applications MobiVJ and press the Select soft key or the key You are then taken to MobiVJ homepage 2 Select the desired media clip or select from one of the available categories Note The Music Videos download option use a large amount of data and will increase your charges depending upon your usage plan Note ...

Page 117: ...cations MusicID ID song and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Place the handset s microphone up to the source of the song which can be from either a radio stereo or headset The handset then begins to analyze the audio signal and displays Listening then Analyzing If a song match is found the screen displays the Artist Name Track Title and Album cover art 3 To purchase the song with ringtone an...

Page 118: ...se the song and wallpaper if available or send the musicID as a link to another phone number Subscription provides details about the general usability and monthly term information About MusicID provides information about the MusicID software version Exiting from the Music ID Application 䊳 Exit the application by pressing Yes My Cast Weather My Cast is a user friendly application which runs on your...

Page 119: ... list my shows allows you to maintain a list of your favorite shows Select the add show button to add a show to your list search artists allows you to search on a particular artist Or you can browse artists based on music genre shows allows you to find shows by city or artist You can also view My Shows My Locations and My Venues news charts allows you to view news and various charts voting polls a...

Page 120: ...t Viewing Articles 1 Press the Left and Right navigation keys to page through an article 2 Press the Up and Down navigation keys to select links within an article Highlight a link and press Select to hyperlink to a different article Image Gallery 䊳 Select Menu Image Gallery to see a slideshow of an article s images XM Radio This service allows you to stream approximately 25 channels of commercial ...

Page 121: ...nu where you can configure most of the settings associated with CV Parental Controls provides you with settings which can be configuredtorestrictcertainmediacontentfrombeingdisplayedon the phone MEdia Net exits from the CV application and launches the MEdia Net homepage Help provides basic on line assistance which answers most of the common issues users come across while using this feature 2 Highl...

Page 122: ... If you select Prompt the phone asks you to save the cookies on every page that requires cookies Preferences changes the settings for the web browser to suit your preference Certificates accesses certificate information from your phone Page Details displays the properties for the currently active web page AboutBrowser displaystheaccessversionandcopyrightinformation about the browser Media Clip Opt...

Page 123: ...formation such as title and Duration Using the Video Categories This grouping of media categories provides access to an additional listing of streaming media Where the previous Favorites list of media stream can be user edited and updated this list of categories is defined by CV s homepage and cannot be changed Viewing a Video Clip 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Entertainment CV and press the ...

Page 124: ... mode press Menu My Stuff Entertainment CV and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the Customize CV button from the bottom of the homepage and press the Select soft key or the key 3 From the Customize CV Options listing highlight My Video Alerts and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Navigate to the Add to My Alerts section of the page and high...

Page 125: ...is phone Setting up Parental Control 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Entertainment CV and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Highlight the Customize CV button from the bottom of the homepage and press the Select soft key or the key 3 From the Customize CV Options listing highlight Parental Controls and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Highlight the OK button and press the key to acces...

Page 126: ... Select soft key or the key 6 Highlight the On button and press the Select soft key or the key to toggle the On Off state 7 Highlight Purchase Blocker and press the Select soft key or the key 8 Highlight the On button and press the Select soft key or the key to toggle the On Off state 9 Press the Back soft key or the key This activates the filter A657 book Page 122 Friday February 20 2009 4 16 PM ...

Page 127: ...ion Drive To My Favorites displays your favorite marked GPS navigation sites Recent Places displays the places for which you recently navigated Address allows you to type or speak an address for navigation Intersection allows you to type or speak an intersection for navigation City allows you to enter a city State and or Province for navigation Businesses allows you to enter a business type or nam...

Page 128: ... of restaurants shopping arts and entertainment and hotels and travel Eventful Events allows you to search for in Music Performing Arts Sports Single Social Food Cuisine Wine and Family Fun categories GasBuddy allows you research gas pricing in your area AccuWeather allows you to check the local weather Insider Alerts allows you to insider alert information for your current area 3 Press the Select...

Page 129: ...ng capabilities This application is a separately licensed product that requires you to download the feature to your handset and accept the license agreement before using A trial period is provided for you to test it for your own use 1 In Idle mode press Menu AT T GPS Xora GPS TimeTrack and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Select the link to download the application and press the key 3 You wi...

Page 130: ...Select one of the following categories and press the Change soft key to change the setting Call Tab Call Alert Type allows you to select the way in which the selected ringtone is played when a call comes in on the phone Melody the phone sounds the selected melody Vibration the phone vibrates Vibration then Melody the phone vibrates initially but then plays the melody Vibration Melody the phone vib...

Page 131: ...s powered off Melody the phone sounds a melody Vibration the phone vibrates Vibration Melody the phone vibrates and also plays the melody Mute the phone neither vibrates nor plays a ringtone Phone Sound Volume allows you to set the volume of the phone from power on Changes made while using the phone are not reflected in this default when the phone is powered off and then back on Other Available Pr...

Page 132: ...ey or the key Light Settings Note Light settings can affect the length of time before battery recharge is necessary Brightness allows you to adjust the display brightness for the LCD to see it better in different lighting conditions Press the Left or Right Navigation keysto adjust thebrightness Pressthe Save soft key or the key to confirm your selection Backlight Time allows you to select the amou...

Page 133: ... you to enter the text to display on the screen when the phone powers on Creating a Custom Theme Learn to create a custom theme using the Easy or Expert menus The Easy menu allows you to create a theme by defining only images and colors while the Expert menu gives you many more options to choose from To create a theme using the Easy menu 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Display My Theme Create T...

Page 134: ...change the current time and date displayed You can also find out what time it is in another part of the world 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Time Date and press the Select soft key or the key The following options are available Use the Navigation keys to scroll and set options Time Zone Updating allows you to select whether the time zone information is updated Automatic which greys out some of...

Page 135: ...display language You can set the Screen Text language or the Input T9 Mode Screen Text The Screen Text option allows you to select the phone text 1 Highlight your selection using the Up or Down Navigation key Select from the following Automatic the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used English the selected phone language is changed to English Français th...

Page 136: ...option displays the number assigned to the SIM card in your phone You can change the number but entering another number may prevent you from making or receiving calls on the handset You may also add other names and numbers into your phone for easy referral Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by the others and to restrict the types of calls Various codes and ...

Page 137: ...you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone with the SIM Card Consequently any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your SIM without your approval The following options are available Off the phone connects directly to the network when you switch it on On you must enter the PIN each time the phone is switched on Note Before disabling the Check PIN Code feature you must enter y...

Page 138: ...Once you enter a new password you are asked to confirm it by entering it again Change PIN Code This option allows you to change your current PIN provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one Once you enter a new PIN you are asked to confirm it by entering it again Change PIN2 Code The Change PIN2 option allows you to change your curr...

Page 139: ...ID is handled when an outgoing call is initiated 1 Highlight your selection and press the Select soft key or the key Selections are Set by Network you are identified to the other party using the default network information Show Number your identifying information displays to the other party Hide Number your identifying information is hidden from the other party Auto Reject The Auto Reject menu all...

Page 140: ... press the Check soft key to mark your selection 2 Press the Save soft key when finished Options include Call connect tone allows you to activate an alert tone that sounds when connected Minute minder allows you to activate an alert tone which plays at one minute increments during an active call Call end tone allows you to activate an alert tone to sound when the line disconnects Alerts on Call Th...

Page 141: ...Book and press Select 3 Press the Options soft key select Activate or Check Status and press the Select soft key or the key Note When you select Check Status the phone quickly checks the number entered as the Forward To number to see if the number is working and available If the number is not working or unavailable a message displays Call Barring SIM Dependent The Call Barring network service allo...

Page 142: ...et without requiring a physical connection Unlike infrared you don t need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth If the devices are within connectivity range of one another you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms The Bluetooth wireless technology settings menu provides the ability to view and change the device name show the visibilit...

Page 143: ...My Devices The My Devices option provides a list of Bluetooth wireless technology devices discovered by your handset 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Connectivity Bluetooth My Devices and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Highlight Search For New Device and press the Select soft key or the key Or 3 Highlight a device and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Enter the passkey if applicable...

Page 144: ...ished Search for New Device This option allows you to search for new Bluetooth devices 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Search for New Device and press the Select soft key or the key The phone searches for available devices 2 Highlight a device and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Enter the passkey 4 Select a connection option and press the Pair soft key Selecting yo...

Page 145: ...tings to use the web browser or send MMS messages or e mails Use this menu to create and customize the profiles containing the settings for connecting your phone to the network Although the active connection can be changed by the user it is recommended that this choice be made with the assistance of either the retailer or customer service representative 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Connectiv...

Page 146: ...ress Local Phone IP allows you to configure the local phone IP address Static DNS specify if you want to manually enter the Domain Name Server DNS address Removethecheckmarkifyouwanttheserverto automatically assign the address Server 1 Server 2 enter the Domain Name Server DNS addresses Traffic Class select the traffic class press the Edit soft key select a Traffic Class Subscribed Conversation St...

Page 147: ...ings for those selected options it restarts itself in order to incorporate the new settings Memory Management You can check clear of memory or view the Used memory Space for Shared Memory Messaging My Stuff Calendar Tasks Notes or the Address Book You can also delete all the information from your phone 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Memory Management and press the Select soft key or the key 2 ...

Page 148: ... Select soft key or the key You can choose from one of the following categories Shared Memory Messaging My Stuff Calendar Tasks Notes Address Book 3 Highlight an entry and press the Select soft key or the key to view the contents of a category s memory 4 Highlight a specific entry or select All and press the key to select and delete all the entries in this category 5 Press the Delete soft key 6 At...

Page 149: ... manufacturer and the model number This information may be necessary if talking to Customer Service in the event of a problem 䊳 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Phone Information and press the Select soft key or the key The phone information including My Number Manufacturer Model Device ID Software Version Language and Client Version displays A657 book Page 145 Friday February 20 2009 4 16 PM ...

Page 150: ...e comes TTY ready and only requires the insertion of the TTY device to enable this feature Use the following steps to access the TTY settings 1 Insert a TTY connector into the Headset Adapter jack on the right side of the phone to enable this function For additional technical support you may access the following website or call 1 888 987 4357 http www samsungtelecom com contact_us accessibility as...

Page 151: ...bsorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram W kg The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations in measurements SAR tests are conducted using standard operating posit...

Page 152: ...umber which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www fcc gov cgb s...

Page 153: ...ety agencies When the phone is located at greater distances from the user the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source The so called cordless phones which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC s co...

Page 154: ...DA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level The following agencies belong to this working group National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration Nati...

Page 155: ... acoustic neuroma tumors of the brain or salivary gland leukemia or other cancers None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phones RF exposures However none of the studies can answer questions about long term exposures since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure ...

Page 156: ... include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these products and at this point we do not know that there is it is pr...

Page 157: ...rt These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone which is the source of the RF emissions will not be placed against the head On the other hand if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy Wireless phones marketed in the U S are required to meet safety requirements regardless of ...

Page 158: ...occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000 FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices Should harmful interference be found to occur FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem Additional information on t...

Page 159: ... 4 Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet snow ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous 5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving Jotting down a to do list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility driving safely 6 Dial s...

Page 160: ... sounds over time The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is played louder and for longer durations Prolonged exposure to loud sounds including music is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices such as portable music players and cellular telephones at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise...

Page 161: ...g could be affected Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises such as rock concerts that might cause temporary hearing loss Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort If you experience ringing in your ears hear muffled speech or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your port...

Page 162: ...als However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six 6 inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator to avoid potential interfe...

Page 163: ...pitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted Facilities...

Page 164: ...ion 3 Press the key If certain features are in use call barring for example you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local cellular service provider When making an emergency call remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the s...

Page 165: ...accessories For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that an air bag inflates with great force Do not place objects including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft The use of...

Page 166: ...ponents must be disabled during a call For more information refer to the Disabling Bluetooth or WLAN section If your phone is equipped with an external antenna hold the phone with the antenna raised fully extended and over your shoulder Do not hold bend or twist the phone s antenna if applicable Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged If your phone is equipped with an internal antenna obstr...

Page 167: ...pproved 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 Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers Some Web sites and second hand dealers not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers might be selling incompatible or even counterfeit batte...

Page 168: ...reated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children Keep the phone dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits Do not use the phone with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric sh...

Page 169: ...ized 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 take it to your nearest qualified service facility The personnel there will assist you and if necessary arrange for service A657 book Page 165 Friday February 20 2009 4 16 PM ...

Page 170: ...ccessories products or ancillary peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG e defects or damage from improper testing operation maintenance installation or adjustment f installation maintenance and service of Product or g Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80 of rated capacity or t...

Page 171: ...IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT AS IS AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON INFRINGEMENT DES...

Page 172: ...ARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE QUALITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRDPARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WHETHER SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH...

Page 173: ... make one copy of the Software in machine readable form for backup purposes only provided that the backup copy must include all copyright or other proprietary notices contained on the original 2 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS AND OWNERSHIP Samsung reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this EULA The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and treaties Samsung or...

Page 174: ...t Administration Regulations as well as end user end use and destination restrictions issued by U S and other governments 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 Sof...

Page 175: ... 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 11 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Notwithstanding any damages that you might incur for any reason whatsoeve...

Page 176: ...ing the standard methods the data only appears to be removed on a superficial level and it may be possible for someone to retrieve and reuse the data by means of special software 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 mem...

Page 177: ...y Information 173 No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval Specifications and availability subject to change without notice A657 book Page 173 Friday February 20 2009 4 16 PM ...

Page 178: ... AT T Music Accessing Music Videos 109 Adding Music to your Handset 98 Community 110 Music Apps 110 Music Player 99 MusicID 112 Playing Music Through a Stereo Bluetooth Device 100 Playing Music Transferred from the Handset 100 Playing Music while Using the Phone 101 Playlists 102 Shop Music 104 Transferring Music From the Digital Music Stores 104 Transferring Music Windows Media Player 105 Using X...

Page 179: ...ing a Call 21 Missed Call Details 24 Muting Key Tones 28 Options During a Call 26 Putting a Call on Hold 26 Recent Calls 23 Redialing Last Number 22 Saving the Missed Call Number to Address Book 24 Searching for a Number in Address Book 28 Send Message to Missed Call 24 Silent Mode 30 Using the Speakerphone 28 Viewing All Calls 23 Viewing Missed Calls 24 Call Settings Auto Reply 136 Call Alert Vol...

Page 180: ...Symbols Input Method 36 F Fun Packs 80 G Games 80 84 Getting Started Activating Your Phone 5 Charging the Battery 8 Installing the microSD Card 7 SIM card information 5 Turning phone on off 9 Voicemail 10 Group Settings Editing a Caller Group 41 H Headset jack Adapter jack 15 Health and Safety Information 147 I International Call 21 L Language Screen Text 131 Left soft key 19 Light Settings Backli...

Page 181: ...pe 126 Messaging Creating and Sending Multimedia Messages 61 Creating and Sending Text Messages 59 Locating a Message 62 Retrieving a Multimedia Message 63 Retrieving a Text Message 63 Signing into Your Mobile Email 65 Types of Messages 59 Using Message Options 63 Mobile Banking 111 Mobile Email AIM 18 65 111 AOL 18 65 111 AT T Yahoo 18 65 111 BellSouth 18 65 111 Windows Live Mail 18 65 111 MobiTV...

Page 182: ...27 Phone Sound Volume 127 Power Off Type 127 Power On Type 127 Pictures 84 Playlists Adding songs to a Playlist 102 Creating a Playlist 102 Importing a Playlist from Windows Media Player 103 Removing songs from a Playlist 103 PTT Call Me Alert 50 Dynamic Call 52 Quick Group 51 Quick Group Shortcut 52 Viewing Push To Talk Contacts 50 PTT Contact Options 50 PTT Group Options 51 Push To Talk 48 Add C...

Page 183: ...s 42 Standard Limited Warranty 166 Subscriber Identity Module SIM 5 T T9 Mode Add a New Word 35 Enter a word 34 TeleNavTrack 124 Text Input Method ABC Alphabetic Input Method abc Abc and ABC 33 Changing 33 Numeric 33 Symbols 33 T9 mode 33 Themes 81 Time Date Date 131 Date Format 131 Time 130 Time Format 131 Time Zone 130 Time Zone Updating 130 Tools Calculator 93 Converter 94 Notes 92 Stopwatch 95...

Page 184: ...to Redial 138 Call Waiting 137 Voice Mail Changing Name and Number 10 Voicemail 66 Accessing Voicemail 66 Accessing Voicemail from another phone 66 Volume keys Menu Navigation 14 W Warranty Information 166 Weather 114 Where 124 WHERE 115 WikiMobile 115 Windows Live Mail 18 X XM Radio 116 Xora GPS TimeTrack 125 Y YELLOWPAGES 116 A657 book Page 180 Friday February 20 2009 4 16 PM ...

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