a697 Crescent.book Page i Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM S G H - A 6 9 7 P O R T A B L E M O B I L E S e r i e s Q u a d - B A N D P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
a697 Crescent.book Page ii Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
a697 Crescent.book Page iii Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437; U.S. Pat. 5,953,541; U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending. ACCESS® and NetFront™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.
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a697 Crescent.book Page 1 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started .............................................. 5 Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locking the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a697 Crescent.book Page 2 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Configuring Your Phone’s USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Network Profile Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Applications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Memory Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a697 Crescent.book Page 3 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Section 13: AT&T Music ............................................. 107 Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shop Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community . . . . . . . . . . .
a697 Crescent.book Page 4 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM UL Certified Travel Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Road Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a697 Crescent.book Page 5 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments. The microSD™ card slot is also located in this same internal area. 1.
a697 Crescent.book Page 6 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone does not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot if the SIM is not detected. Note: The Samsung a697 has been tested to support up to a 16GB memory card. Installing the Memory Card Installing the Battery Your phone also supports the use of a memory card (microSD™) for data storage of such things as data, music, pictures, and video files.
a697 Crescent.book Page 7 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Although you can use the phone while the battery is charging, doing so will require additional charging time. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours. Using the Travel Adapter 1. With the battery installed, temporarily remove the plastic cover (top right of phone). Important!: Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connection.
a697 Crescent.book Page 8 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 2. 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 charging is finished, remove the flat end from the When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Switching the Phone On or Off 1. Press and hold or until the phone switches on. interface connector jack on the phone.
a697 Crescent.book Page 9 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Setting Up Your Voice Mail 1. In Idle mode, press , then touch and hold . You may be prompted to enter a password. Note: You can also access your voicemail from the on-screen keypad by touching then pressing or touch Call. 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name. Note: These steps may be different depending on your network. Accessing Your Voice Mail 1.
a697 Crescent.book Page 10 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that appear when the phone is in use. Front View of Your Phone Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many useful features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.
a697 Crescent.book Page 11 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 1. External speaker: allows you to hear the caller. 2. Display: shows the information needed to operate your phone on or off. While in a menu, pressing this key once phone, such as the received signal strength, phone battery cancels the current input and twice returns the phone to 8. Idle mode. level, time, etc. 3. Widget tab: allows you to open the Widget toolbar. 4.
a697 Crescent.book Page 12 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Side Views of Your Phone Scrolls up or down when using the browser. 2. MicroSD port: allows to store addition data on a MicroSD card. 3. 1 6 Microphone: allows other callers to hear you when you are speaking to them. 4. Camera/Camcorder key: allows you to take pictures or videos when you are in camera or camcorder mode. In Idle 5 2 mode, press to launch the camera/camcorder. 5. Lock key: ( ) lets you lock or unlock the touch screen.
a697 Crescent.book Page 13 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Rear View of Your Phone Display Layout Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to the widget bar. The display has 4 main areas: 1 Indicators Widget bar 2 1. Camera lens: is used to take pictures and shoot videos. 2. Speakerphone speaker: allows you to listen to a call on the Main Display area Function categories speakerphone.
a697 Crescent.book Page 14 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Widget bar Displays when you are out of your service area.
a697 Crescent.book Page 15 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Displays within the Indicators area when a new WAP message is received. Displays when a Bluetooth stereo headset has been paired with the phone. Displays when Inbox is full - Text Message. Displays when TTY device has been inserted. Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. For more information, refer to “Alarms” on page 136. Displays when signed on to IM service. Displays when Call forwarding is set to Forward always.
a697 Crescent.book Page 16 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 3: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. The a697 has done away with the need for navigation wheels or keypads. The a697 is completely navigable by either an on-screen touch or scroll. • Touching an on-screen option activates the feature. • Long menu list can be easily viewed by either using your fingertip to scroll either up or down the on-screen list, or pressing the volume keys up or down.
a697 Crescent.book Page 17 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Navigating Through Menus Note: Tapping or touching individual entries on the list opens the list entry. As you navigate through a menu, options display on the screen as scrollable lists. Menu tabs (located at the bottom of most screens, provide access to additional screen options). To navigate a scrollable list: 1. From the Idle screen, touch . 2. Gently press an on-screen option. 3.
a697 Crescent.book Page 18 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Note: Scrolling requires that you press firmly on the screen then drag. When scrolling through a list make sure not to touch or press individual entries on the list as this will open the list entry. Using the Power Search Tab Within the Contacts list (sorted alphabetically) the Power Search tab allows to quickly “thumb through” the alphabetical listing of entries by first letter (A ➔ B ➔ C, etc...).
a697 Crescent.book Page 19 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Widgets The Widget bar provides quick access to mini-programs (widgets).
a697 Crescent.book Page 20 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM The following table contains a description of each available Widget. Widget Manager: allows you to choose which widgets will be displayed on the widget bar. These favorites are listed and can be edited in Address Book ➔ Favorites. Analog Clock: displays the current time on an analog clock. Voice Recognition: allows you to use your voice to dial, look up contacts, launch applications and navigate phone menus. Follow the on-screen tutorial.
a697 Crescent.book Page 21 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Facebook: opens the facebook.com web page. Today: displays day of the week and date. Calendar: allows you to access the Calendar feature. With the Calendar feature, you can: • Consult the calendar by month, week, or day. • Set schedules and note anniversaries. • Write memos to keep track of your schedule. • Set an alarm to act as a reminder, if necessary. • For more information, refer to “Calendar” on page 137.
a697 Crescent.book Page 22 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Record Audio: allows you to record voice memos. For more information, refer to “Record Audio” on page 135. Memo: allows you to access the Memo feature. For more information, refer to “Memo” on page 140. Timer: allows you to easily access your Timer. For more information, refer to “Timer” on page 142. Birthday: displays an on-screen alert for up to 5 upcoming birthdays.
a697 Crescent.book Page 23 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Video: allows you to play videos stored on the phone. For more information, refer to “Video” on page 101. Events: The Events Widget is an area that displays on the screen to inform you of calendar events, missed calls, or when new messages have been received. For more information, refer to “Understanding the Events Widget” on page 25. Yahoo! Search: allows you to perform Yahoo searches on the Mobile Web. msnbc.
a697 Crescent.book Page 24 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Note: You can drag a widget to a location of your choice on the desktop or, just touch the widget on the widget bar and it will display in the center of the desktop. Rearranging Widgets You can also customize the Widget bar by arranging the location of your current widgets. This can help you place your frequently used (favorite) widgets at the top of the list.
a697 Crescent.book Page 25 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 2. Use the widget bar to place the widgets you choose on each of the screens. For more information, refer to “Undocking Widgets” on page 23. Understanding the Events Widget The Event Widget is an area that displays on the screen to inform you of calendar events, missed calls, or when new messages have been sent to the phone. Displays within the Event Widget as a tab when a new voicemail message is received.
a697 Crescent.book Page 26 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 4: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. For more information, refer to “Call Settings” on page 55. Making a Call 1. From the Idle screen, touch and use the on-screen 3. Touch or press 1. 1. Touch . The + character 2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the country code, area appears.
a697 Crescent.book Page 27 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 2. • Press and hold to erase the entire string of numbers. Press to return to the Idle screen. Ending a Call 䊳 Press the key. To call the selected number Dialing a Recent Number All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the Calls menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name also displayed. 1. From the Idle Screen, briefly press . 2.
a697 Crescent.book Page 28 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 3. Touch an unused number and the Contacts screen 4. Select a contact to assign to the number. You can also tap displays. on the search box and enter the first few letters of the name you are searching for. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to replace, add, or remove an entry. Making a Call from the Address Book You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory.
a697 Crescent.book Page 29 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Other Answering Options • Contacts: takes you to your Address Book where you can select a contact to call. When receiving an incoming call: 䊳 Briefly press down either volume key ( ) to mute the ring tone. – or – To mute the ring tone when the phone is facing upwards, flip the phone over so that it is facing down.
a697 Crescent.book Page 30 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Send Message: allows you to sent a text or Multimedia message to the caller. • Save: allows you to save the number to your Address Book on either the phone or SIM card. • Block Caller: allows you to add the sending number to your Reject List, where incoming calls are sent directly to voice mail. • Delete: allows you to delete the selected call. Viewing Missed Calls The number of calls you have missed is displayed on the Idle screen. 1.
a697 Crescent.book Page 31 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 3. Touch Save ➔ New. For further details about the Address Book feature, see “Adding a New Contact” on page 65. Sending a Message to a Missed Call 1. Touch View all on the Missed Calls dialog. A list of the most Deleting a Missed Call 1. recently missed calls is displayed. 2. Touch Delete. 3. Place a check mark adjacent to those entries you wish to recently missed calls is displayed. 2. Touch the desired missed call. 3.
a697 Crescent.book Page 32 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Total Received: shows the total length of time for the calls received. • Received Voice Calls: shows the total length of time for all voice calls received. • Received Data Calls: shows the total length of time for all data calls received. • Total Call Duration: shows the total length of time for all calls made and received. 3. Reset these fields by touching Reset All. 4. Touch Yes to confirm the reset or No to cancel the operation. 5.
a697 Crescent.book Page 33 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, to adjust the earpiece volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. 䊳 Press the Up volume key to increase the volume level and press the Down volume key to decrease the volume level. In Idle mode, you can also adjust the ringer volume using these same keys. In-Call Options During an active call there are several functions available by touching a corresponding on-screen button.
a697 Crescent.book Page 34 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Touch 3. Dial ➔ enter the new number ➔ Press New Call . to dial the second number. Once connected, each call is displayed within either an In call or On hold tab. Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call While in an active call, it is possible to enable the speakerphone feature. 1. Dial the number and press 2. Once the call is answered, slide Speaker to On to activate . the speakerphone.
a697 Crescent.book Page 35 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Switching off the Microphone (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you. To switch the microphone off temporarily during a call: 1. Touch Mute. The option is then replaced with Unmute. 2. Touch Unmute to deactivate the Mute function and reactivate the microphone.
a697 Crescent.book Page 36 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 1. Press to answer the first incoming call. 2. Press or Accept to answer the next incoming call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 3. Join the first two callers into a single multi-party call by touching Join. 4. To disconnect one of the callers, touch Split. 5. The connected numbers will be displayed. Select the one to be taken out of the Multi-party call and put on hold. 36 6.
a697 Crescent.book Page 37 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters using the QWERTY keyboard-style keypad. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text. Using the QWERTY Keypad From a screen where you can enter text, rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation.
a697 Crescent.book Page 38 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad There are three main keypad layout keys that will change the onscreen keys within the QWERTY keypad. 2. character within the text field. 3. The available Text Input modes are: T9, 123Sym, and Abc. Refer to the Text Input mode in the upper right hand corner to identify which mode you are currently in. Touch either or to cycle through additional keys. The 1/2 notation signifies page 1 out of 2.
a697 Crescent.book Page 39 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 2. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and touch green and . The small circle above T9 will turn 1. will appear in the upper right corner of the screen. 3. Using 123Sym Mode Rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. 2. Begin typing a word. A list of word options displays and Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and touch .
a697 Crescent.book Page 40 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Using Abc Mode 1. Rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. 2. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and touch Note: The Emo option is available only when selected. 2. . mode has been Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and touch . 3. Touch the desired alphabetic characters. Touch to input an upper-case letter.
a697 Crescent.book Page 41 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Using Numeric in Portrait Mode The Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. 䊳 Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and select Numeric ( 123 for a few seconds for the cursor to automatically move to the right, and then select the next letter. Using the Handwriting Feature 1. ), then touch the keys corresponding Select field (shown below) to change the screen to to the digits you want to enter.
a697 Crescent.book Page 42 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 3. Use your finger tip to write out each character. Touch the Shift key to use uppercase letters. Touch the Space key ( )to create a space between letters, numbers, or symbols. Note: To properly recognize the written characters and to prevent scratching of the LCD, do not use script.
a697 Crescent.book Page 43 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM The following buttons can also be used in Handwriting mode: • Draw a line ( ___ ) across the screen to insert a space. Since there is no letter that matches this icon, the a697 inserts an empty button. space. You can also touch the • Touch the Text Input Mode button and select abc. abc is then shown on the screen. • Write THERE or there (in either case the abc mode causes characters to display as lowercase.) • Touch the screen to insert a period.
a697 Crescent.book Page 44 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Touch the Text Input Mode button and select Abc. Abc is then shown on the screen. • Write ANYWHERE or Anywhere (in either case the Abc mode causes the initial character to be uppercase while the rest are forced into lowercase.) • Draw a line ( ___ ) across the screen to insert a space. Since there is no letter that matches this icon, the a697 inserts an empty space. You can also touch to insert an empty space.
a697 Crescent.book Page 45 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 6: Changing Your Settings This section includes tips on how to use your phone’s features, as well as how to change and customize the display settings, call handling, security settings, and other settings associated with your phone. Sound Profiles This menu allows you to specify how you are informed of incoming calls and messages as well as other notification sounds your phone can make.
a697 Crescent.book Page 46 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Vibration & Melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melody simultaneously. 3. Touch the Voice Call Ringtone field, touch to select a ringtone and touch Save. 4. Drag the Ringtone Volume slider to the volume level you desire (range is 1-7). 5. Touch the Vibration Pattern field, then touch to select 3. ringtone and touch Save. 4. Touch Save to return to the Sound Profiles menu. • Once: repeats the message alert once.
a697 Crescent.book Page 47 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 3. Touch the Power On Type field, select one of the following • Wallpaper and touch Save: • Widget • Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected in the Ring tone menu. • Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not play a melody. • Vibration & Melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melody simultaneously. • Mute: the phone is silent and does not play a melody or vibrate. 4.
a697 Crescent.book Page 48 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Widget Transition Effect Allows you to select which widget applications will appear docked within the Widget bar on the Idle screen. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on page 19. Allows you to activate/deactivate the default transition effect (wipe) during transitions between menu/options pages. 1. You can select the text style for the informational text displayed on your phone. 1.
a697 Crescent.book Page 49 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Time runs out. For more information, refer to “Locking and Unlocking the Phone” on page 16. 1. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Display and • Automatic: the phone automatically updates the time and date according to the current time zone using the network service. 3. Touch the Time Zone field and assign a new time zone by touching a corresponding area of the world map. Light ➔ Backlight Time. 2.
a697 Crescent.book Page 50 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 8. • Touch Set to complete the assignment. Touch Save to store all the new Time and Date settings. Phone Settings Vibration Feedback You can customize various phone settings. 䊳 From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Phone. Language This menu allows you to select a display language for Text language and Text Input mode. Choose from Automatic, English, Français, and Español. 1.
a697 Crescent.book Page 51 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 3. At the Calibration completed. Save new setting? prompt, touch Yes to save or No to cancel. ➔ Settings ➔ Phone. 1. From Idle mode, touch 2. Touch On or Off from the Auto Keypad Lock field. Note: When touching the screen in Calibration mode, you must touch the center of the cross hair area. For information on setting the Backlight time settings, see “Backlight Time” on page 48.
a697 Crescent.book Page 52 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 䊳 Touch On or Off from the Lock Phone field. Lock SIM Card When the Lock SIM Card feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the lock code to unlock the SIM so you can use a different SIM card. Once you have entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm your password. 䊳 Touch On or Off from the Lock SIM Card field.
a697 Crescent.book Page 53 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Fixed Dialing Mode 2. FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card. For more information, refer to “FDN Mode” on page 71. 1. Touch On or Off from the Fixed Dialing Mode field. • On: you can only call phone numbers stored in the Fixed Dial Contacts.
a697 Crescent.book Page 54 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 4. Enter the new PIN code and touch . 5. Re-enter (reconfirm) the same code and touch 2. cancel. . Change PIN2 code 3. The Change PIN2 code feature allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one. You must first enter the current PIN2 (obtained from AT&T) before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN2, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
a697 Crescent.book Page 55 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Airplane Mode 4. Touch Save. The Smart Unlock main menu displays with the new shortcut displayed next to the symbol. Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Voice note, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
a697 Crescent.book Page 56 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM on their Caller ID screen. This value can be made blank if you do not wish your number displayed to other users. • Auto Reject: selects which numbers will be automatically sent to voicemail based on a user-created list from within the Reject List. • Call Answer: selects how your phone answers incoming calls. Selections are: Send Key, Any Key, and Automatic (Time - 1-5 seconds).
a697 Crescent.book Page 57 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 2. Press twice return to the previous Phone settings page. Connectivity The phone has several communication/connection parameters which can be edited. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth.
a697 Crescent.book Page 58 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Remote SIM mode Bluetooth ➔ Visible. 2. Touch Yes or No to enable or disable the visibility (discoverability) of your phone. • Your phone becomes visible to other devices when you transmit your device’s name to others in your area. This allows other devices to detect your phone and request a connection. If your phone is not visible, you can still detect and connect to other devices, while still hiding yourself from others.
a697 Crescent.book Page 59 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Bluetooth Stereo Headset: used to make calls and listen to music through the Bluetooth stereo headset. • Serial Port: used to connect to other Bluetooth devices through a virtual serial port. • Dial up: used to provide Internet access for Bluetooth devices through the phone’s modem. • Basic Printing: used to print images, text messages, personal data such as namecards and appointments, etc. through a remote Bluetooth printer.
a697 Crescent.book Page 60 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 1. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Connectivity ➔ • Gateway Address: (WAP only) enter the gateway address of the proxy server. • Proxy Address: (HTTP only) set the proxy server address and port. • Secure Connection: (WAP only) set to On or Off. • Linger Time (sec.): set a time period (in seconds) after which the network is disconnected if there has been no new data traffic in that time.
a697 Crescent.book Page 61 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM These applications are described in more detail within other sections of this manual. 1. ➔ Settings ➔ Applications From Idle mode, touch Settings. 2. Select the type of application which you want to change: • Messaging (see page 77) • Browser (see page 61) • Music Player (see page 107) • Record Audio (see page 61) • Calendar (see page 62) • Address Book (see page 65).
a697 Crescent.book Page 62 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Default Name: allows you to use the on-screen keypad to enter a prefix name of all recorded audio files. Touch OK to store the new name. • Recording Time: allows you to choose the maximum limit allowed for the recorded audio file (1 Minute, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes, 15 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 60 Minutes, or Limit for MMS). 3. Touch Save . Calendar Settings To configure the starting day and view used when opening the Calendar application. 1.
a697 Crescent.book Page 63 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Memory Management – or – You can easily check the amount of memory being used for storing data, such as messages, media, calendar data, or contacts entries. You can also delete any selected information from your phone: 1. From Idle mode, touch touch All to clear all the memory settings. 3. 4. ➔ Settings ➔ Memory Enter the user-defined password and touch OK to clear the memory settings. For more information, refer to “Change Management. 2.
a697 Crescent.book Page 64 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 1. Ensure that your memory card is inserted properly in your phone. For more information, refer to “Installing the Memory Card” on page 6. 2. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Memory Management ➔ Memory Card Details. 3. At the bottom of the screen, touch Format. 4. The prompt, Formatting will erase all data. Continue? is displayed. Touch Yes to continue or No to cancel. 5. After formatting, the Memory Card Details screen appears. 6.
a697 Crescent.book Page 65 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group. Note: When storing an Address Book entry into your SIM card, note that only the name, phone number, group, and slot location are initially offered as fields (some SIM cards may allow an address as well).
a697 Crescent.book Page 66 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Touch if you want to change the category type of the 6. entry. Choose from among: Mobile, Home, Work, Fax, or Touch Save to store the new entry into the Address Book. Others. 5. Use your fingertip to scroll down the screen and touch any of the remaining fields to update their information. Touch OK , if required, to save your updates. Available fields consist of: • Email: adds a contact email address for this entry.
a697 Crescent.book Page 67 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • • • • • Email: adds an additional contact Email address field for this entry. URL: adds a Web site’s URL to the entry. DTMF: adds a DTMF tone string for use with this entry. Group: creates an additional group field for group assignment. Message Tone: adds a field used to assign a message tone that will sound when messages are received from this contact. • NickName: adds a field that can be used to enter a nickname for the entry.
a697 Crescent.book Page 68 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM ➔ Tools ➔ Recent Calls. Touch 2. Touch a phone number from the list to reveal the Details page (shown below) for the phone entry. Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers When you call automated systems, you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Contacts along with special characters called pauses.
a697 Crescent.book Page 69 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Note: The default Address Book entries are: *Now - *669, Check Bill Balance - *225#, Customer Care - 1-800-331-0500, Directory Assistance 411, Music ID - #43, Pay My Bill - *729, View Data Usage - *3282#, View My Minutes - *646#, and Voice Dial - *08. Finding an Address Book Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto your SIM card and phone’s onboard memory.
a697 Crescent.book Page 70 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 3. Within the Contacts list (sorted alphabetically), drag the Power Search tab to quickly “thumb through” the alphabet. When you get to the letter that begins with the first name you are looking for, release the tab and then scroll to the contact you are searching for. Address Book Entry Options While in the details page for a specific entry (seen below) you have two sets of options, each accessible from two of the on-screen buttons. 1.
a697 Crescent.book Page 71 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Send Message: allows you to send a text message or a multimedia message to the selected entry. 3. Press to return to the previous Entry Options page. 4. Touch Edit to alter the properties of the current entry such as: Name, Category, Group, or location. Touch Save to store your changes. 5. Touch Delete to delete the current address book entry from a target location such as the Phone and/or SIM card. 6.
a697 Crescent.book Page 72 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Note: If FDN is Off: touch Menu -> Address Book -> Address Book Settings -> Fixed Dial Contacts -> Create FDN. Then follow steps 2-7. 2. Enter your PIN2 password and touch Touch Name and use the on-screen alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for this FDN contact. Touch OK . 4. Touch Phone Number and use the on-screen numeric keypad to enter a contact phone number for this FDN contact. Touch OK . 5.
a697 Crescent.book Page 73 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 6. Touch Save to store the new Group category. 4. Group Ringtone, Group Vibration fields. For more Adding an Entry to a Group 1. In Idle mode, touch 5. Touch a group entry. 3. Touch Add Member and place a checkmark alongside those entries you wish to add to the current Group. Touch Add. Removing an Entry From a Group ➔ Address Book ➔ Groups. 1. In Idle mode, touch 2. Touch a group entry. 3.
a697 Crescent.book Page 74 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Changing the Order of your Favorites ➔ Address Book ➔ Favorites. 1. In Idle mode, touch 2. Touch 3. Drag the entry to the desired location in your Favorites. 4. Touch OK . . • Repeat this step for all individual entries you wish copied to the SIM or touch All to place a checkmark alongside all entries. 3. Touch Copy. The selected numbers are copied to the SIM card. Managing Address Book Entries 4. 1.
a697 Crescent.book Page 75 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Deleting All of the Address Book Entries You can delete all Phone or SIM entries from your phone’s memory. Deleting all entries from the Phone 1. In Idle mode, touch ➔ Address Book ➔ Contacts ➔ Enter your password and touch OK . 5. When you are finished, press to return to Idle mode. Note: Entries on the FDN Address Book must be deleted from within the FDN Address Book Using the Service Dialing Numbers Delete. 2. 4.
a697 Crescent.book Page 76 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Yellow Pages Mobile Settings ➔ Used Space. • Phone: tells you how many Address Book entries (out of a possible 2000) are in use. • USIM: tells you how many entries are in use on your SIM card. – Additional No. 1: if you have added additional numbers to contacts saved on the SIM card, this is a counter of the number of SIM contacts with a second number saved on your SIM card. – Additional No.
a697 Crescent.book Page 77 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 8: Messaging This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: • Text Messages • Multimedia (Picture and Video) Messages • IM Messages • Email Messages The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses.
a697 Crescent.book Page 78 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Note: If the number of recipients are less than 10, all members in the group will be added. You will need to delete any unnecessary members in the list by selecting the trash can icon and deleting unwanted entries. 3. Touch the empty text field and use the on-screen keypad to enter a message. Rotate the phone counterclockwise on its side to reveal the QWERTY keypad. For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 37. 4.
a697 Crescent.book Page 79 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM – Business Card: allows you to insert the contact information for an entry from Address Book directly to your message as an attached file. – Event: allows you to insert an Event entry from your calendar directly to your message as an attached file. – Tasks: allows you to insert an entry from your calendar tagged as a Task directly to your message as an attached file.
a697 Crescent.book Page 80 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 3. Touch a message you wish to view. The selected message • Sent: stores a copy of the messages you sent. appears in the display. • Outbox: contains messages until they are sent and then the message no longer displays in this box but instead displays in the Sent box. Tip: When viewing a text message, press the Up or Down volume keys to increase or decrease the font size of the message text. Six different font sizes are available.
a697 Crescent.book Page 81 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM – – – – – – Updated entry. For more information, refer to “Understanding Your Address Book” on page 65. Move to Phone/Move to SIM card: If a message is stored in the SIM card, it is saved to the phone’s memory. If a message is stored in the phone’s memory, it is then saved to the SIM card. Save as Template: allows you to save text and multimedia as a template.
a697 Crescent.book Page 82 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM – Saved Conversations: shows permanent records of your Instant Messaging conversations. – Minimize: minimizes the IM window. – Sign Out: allows you to log off or disconnect from this IM session. selecting your default IM Community to which you are subscribed. 1. Touch ➔ Messaging ➔ IM. – or – Touch 2. ➔ IM. Touch an IM client of your choice (AIM, Messenger, or Yahoo!). 3.
a697 Crescent.book Page 83 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Delete All Messages ➔ Messaging ➔ Delete by Folder. 1. Touch 2. Touch either a single category (Inbox, Sent, Outbox, or Drafts) or touch All to place a checkmark alongside all entries. • 2 Weeks Old: Read messages more than two weeks old will be deleted automatically. • The Oldest when Full: The oldest message will be deleted automatically when the Inbox is full. 3. Touch Save to store the selected option.
a697 Crescent.book Page 84 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Empty: allows you to configure a new Text Message Center profile for use when sending this type of message. Note: It is recommended that you do not alter these fields without assistance from a customer service representative. 3. Touch Save to store your settings. Configuring Multimedia Message Settings 1. From Messaging Settings page, touch Multimedia 2. Touch an available field and make the necessary updates. Message.
a697 Crescent.book Page 85 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Creation Mode: provide you with editing and formatting tools. Choose from: Free, Warning, or Restricted. • Default Style: assigns the “look and feel” for the multimedia message screen with parameters such as: Background Color, Font Color (for text), Font Style, and Slide Duration (during playback). 3. Touch Save to store each new settings.
a697 Crescent.book Page 86 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 3. Touch the empty text field and use the on-screen keypad to enter a message. You can rotate the phone to use the QWERTY keypad. For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 37. 4. Touch OK. 5. Touch Insert to place a picture, video, or audio file into the 6. 5. You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for Multimedia, Text, Push, and Configuration Messages.
a697 Crescent.book Page 87 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 9: Camera This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-in camera functionality. Your 2.0 megapixel camera produces photos in JPEG format. 2. Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder, adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. 3. Press the Camera key until the shutter sounds.
a697 Crescent.book Page 88 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Note: The number of JPEG pictures remaining on the selected media appears in the upper-right of the screen. This is an approximate number of total pictures which can be taken at the current image size. Shooting mode: allows you to set the shooting mode. Options are: • Single: takes a single photo and view it before 4. If desired, before taking the photo, you can touch on-screen icons to access various camera options. 5.
a697 Crescent.book Page 89 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Recording Mode: allows you to set the recording mode to either: Normal (limited only by available space on destination location) or Limit for MMS (limited by MMS size restrictions). (Recording Mode is only available in Camcorder mode). Camera Resolution: allows you to set the image size to either: 2M (1600x1200), 1M (1280x960), 0.3M (640x480), 320x240, or 400x240. • Night Mode: allows you to take pictures in low light conditions.
a697 Crescent.book Page 90 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Camera/Camcorder Settings tab (upper right corner) (continued): Access Pictures/Video Folder Options: allows you to access the options page for a selected image/video. Options include: Play slideshow, Edit, Information, Send, Set as, Delete, and Return to previous page. • Shutter Sound: allows you to set the Shutter sound to 3 different shutter sounds. Or, you can turn it off. (Only available in Camera mode).
a697 Crescent.book Page 91 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Play Slideshow ( ): to play the available images and videos (from the Pictures and Videos folders) within a slideshow. Touch the Up/ Down arrows to set the duration of each on-screen file. • Edit ( ): allows you to edit the current image using any of the following: – Effects: allows you to choose from among several effects. – Adjust: allows you to adjust Auto Level, Brightness, Contrast, and Color.
a697 Crescent.book Page 92 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Send: lets you send the currently active image as part of a new multimedia message, to an external device via Bluetooth, or to HP’s online Snapfish® service. • Set as: allows you to assign the current image as either your current Wallpaper, or as a display image used by a specific entry within your Address Book. • More: allows you to choose from the following image options: – Delete: allows you to delete the current graphic.
a697 Crescent.book Page 93 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Touch Set as ➔ Caller Image ➔ Create Contact, and follow Shooting Video the create a new Address Book entry with the image already assigned. For more information, refer to “Understanding Your Address Book” on page 65. Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is recommended that you provide your subject with sufficient light by having the light source behind you. 1. Touch 2.
a697 Crescent.book Page 94 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM For more information, refer to “Camera and Camcorder Options” on page 88. Camcorder Options after a Video is Taken After you have shot a video, you can use various options that appear as icons on the screen. Touch an icon to activate the function. 䊳 Touch ➔ and then touch one of the available options: • Play Slideshow ( ): to play the available images and videos (from the Pictures and Videos folders) within a slideshow.
a697 Crescent.book Page 95 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM – Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock/unlock the video file to prevent deletion. Lock prevents the video clip from being deleted; Unlock allows the video clip to be deleted. Once you have selected the video to play, your options in landscape mode are: • Options ( ): to access the following: – Send via: allows you to send the video clip via a multimedia message or a Bluetooth device.
a697 Crescent.book Page 96 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 10: My Stuff The topics covered in this section include Applications, Audio, Games, Picture, Tools, Video, Other Files, and Used Space. ➔ My Stuff. 1. Touch 2. Select from one of the following functions: Applications, Audio, Games, Picture, Tools, Video, Other Files, or Used 3. • Manage: allows you to move or copy an existing unlocked folder or file.
a697 Crescent.book Page 97 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 3. Select an unlocked entry by touching it to then place a checkmark next to the entry. • Touch All to place a checkmark alongside all available/unlocked items. 4. Once complete, touch Move/Copy. 5. Touch Phone or Memory Card depending on where you want to copy or move the files to. 6. Select the folder to copy or move the files to. Touch New 7. Touch Paste here/Move here to copy or move the files. folder to create a new folder.
a697 Crescent.book Page 98 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM – or – • Manage Answer Tones: launches AppCenter from which you can assign Answer Tones to Callers and Groups, turn your greeting on or off, and shop for more Answer Tones. • About Answer Tones: launches AppCenter from which you can navigate through the frequently asked questions regarding Answer Tones. Touch an available entry. 3.
a697 Crescent.book Page 99 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 2. To start recording, touch . For more information, refer to “Record Audio” on page 135. Shop Wallpapers 1. Games The Games menu option allows you to shop games using AppCenter. You can download new games, then save them to the Games folder. For more information, refer to “Games” on page 104. Picture The Picture menu option allows you to shop for and download new graphics (using AppCenter), then save them to your Pictures folder.
a697 Crescent.book Page 100 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Set as: allows you to assign the current image as either your current Wallpaper, or as a Caller Image used by a specific entry within your Address Book. • More: allows you to choose from the following image options: • Delete: allows you to delete the current graphic. • Rename: allows you to rename the current graphic. • Slide Show: allows you play a slideshow using the graphics currently available from within the Pictures folder.
a697 Crescent.book Page 101 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Video This menu allows you shop for videos and to set up folders to save your videos using AppCenter. 1. Touch ➔ My Stuff ➔ Video ➔ Shop Videos. AppCenter is launched. 2. Follow the on-screen options to purchase a new video. The file is downloaded and stored in the Video folder. Other Files This feature provide additional storage of other miscellaneous file types that may not fit into any of the previous categories.
a697 Crescent.book Page 102 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 11: AppCenter The AppCenter allows you to shop for Ringtones, Games, Cool Tools/Apps, Videos, Color Graphics, Answer Tones, and access MEdia Net Home page using the built-in browser. 䊳 Touch ➔ AppCenter. This launches the AppCenter application. • My MEdia Club • MEdia Mall Account • Recently Viewed • Exit 4.
a697 Crescent.book Page 103 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Videos • MEdia Mall Home: takes you back to the AppCenter home screen. This option allows you to shop for videos using the built-in browser. ➔ AppCenter ➔ Videos. 1. Touch 2. Follow the on-screen options to purchase a video. 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.
a697 Crescent.book Page 104 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 12: Games & Applications Games Note: Service charges and subscription purchase may be required. The Games menu option allows you to access games that are on the phone and also shop for games using AppCenter. You can download new games and then save them to the Games folder. ➔ My Stuff ➔ Games. 1. Touch 2. From the Games menu, touch a pre-installed application or touch Shop Games.
a697 Crescent.book Page 105 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • AT&T Social Net: is a single mobile application with a live connection to your favorite social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, and the News. • Geocache Navigator: This application offers you a fun and easy way to enjoy a popular hide and seek game called geocaching (also known as "GPS treasure hunting"). • Loopt: is a GPS sharing system that allows users to visualize one another using their cell phones and share information.
a697 Crescent.book Page 106 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Shop Applications 1. Touch ➔ Games & Apps ➔ Applications ➔ Shop Applications to launch AppCenter. 2. Follow the on-screen options to purchase the new application. The file is downloaded and stored in the Applications folder. 3. To access a new application, touch the entry from the available list. Note: Service charges and subscription purchase may be required. For more information, refer to “AppCenter” on page 102.
a697 Crescent.book Page 107 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 13: AT&T Music AT&T Music provides you access to a music player, music applications, and music communities and allows you to both identify and purchase music directly from your handset. Music Player The Music Player is an application that can play music files. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MP4, and M4A.
a697 Crescent.book Page 108 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Touch quickly to play the previous song. • Touch and hold to rewind through the current song. • Touch once to play the current song. • Touch once to pause the current song. • Touch quickly to advance to the next song. • Touch and hold to fast forward through the current song.
a697 Crescent.book Page 109 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Note: The maximum number of songs you can synchronize between your phone and your PC is 1500. Shop Music Note: If the music file is protected, Media Player will block the playing or synching of that file. 3. 1. Touch ➔ AT&T Music ➔ Shop Music. The Shop Music Verify the pre-insertion of the microSD card into the handset.
a697 Crescent.book Page 110 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 7. Locate the song on your computer and using your right 2. mouse button, click Copy. 8. 9. Open the Music folder (ex:\\Audio\Music) you wish to upload from the handset. 10. Using your right mouse button, click Paste. This step begins the download process. Note: The Music Player does not necessarily support all features of a particular file format nor all the variations of those formats.
a697 Crescent.book Page 111 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Important!: When you are finished using the Music Player function, you must press to stop the function to prevent the battery from losing its charge. Pausing the player will continue to use the battery. Music Player Settings ➔ AT&T Music ➔ Music Player ➔ Settings. 1. Touch 2. Touch On or Off to either activate or deactivate the Background Playing option.
a697 Crescent.book Page 112 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 4. Touch and hold one of the songs. The color bar changes higher). color. 5. Drag the song to the new location. Removing songs from a Playlist ➔ AT&T Music ➔ Music Player ➔ Playlists. 1. Touch 2. Touch a previously created playlist from the list and touch Note: The Napster application can be downloaded at www.napster.com. Subscription fees may apply. 2.
a697 Crescent.book Page 113 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 5. If this is your first time connecting the a697 to Windows Media Player you will need to enter a unique name for this Note: This upper-right area also indicates the amount of free storage space left on the internal microSD. phone connection (ex: a697 Card). This assigns a name to both the phone (when recognized) and to the internal Playlists microSD card.
a697 Crescent.book Page 114 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 10. Click on the Library entry (from the left column) and select a category to reveal available songs. SGH-A697 11. Click a song from the center column and drag it into the Sync List section of the current page. This then places the current song on a “wait list” for update to the target location within the phone. SGH-A697 12.
a697 Crescent.book Page 115 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 3. Once the USB connection has been established, the handset displays “Connected” and the computer screen then shows your phone. 4. If not already active, click the Sync tab. 5. Locate the Playlist section (upper-left). 6. Right-click a playlist entry and select Add to ‘Sync List’. 7. Click the Start Sync button (at the bottom of the Sync List) to begin uploading the selected playlist to your handset. 8.
a697 Crescent.book Page 116 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Using Identify Song 8. ➔ AT&T Music ➔ MusicID 2 ➔ Identify Song. 1. Touch 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 No Match Try Again!” message. Touch NEW ID and try analyzing the song again. To exit the application at any time, simply press ➔ AT&T Music ➔ MusicID 2 ➔ Help.
a697 Crescent.book Page 117 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Make-UR-Tones 4. ➔ AT&T Music ➔ Make-UR-Tones. 1. Touch 2. After receiving a Warning regarding the large amounts of data that his application will use, press OK to continue. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Music Sync Music Sync™ turns your mobile phone into a music player that can play your entire music collection stored on your PC. Use Music Sync to download songs from your PC and listen to them on your phone, anywhere you want.
a697 Crescent.book Page 118 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Turn Repeat On/Off: Use this option to toggle On or Off the repeat of the same song. • Turn Playlists On/Off: Use this option to toggle On or Off the playing of a Playlist. • Turn Auto-Delete On/Off: Use this option to automatically delete transferred songs to make room for the next song if the phone’s memory begins to run out.
a697 Crescent.book Page 119 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 14: AT&T GPS AT&T GPS provides you with access to real-time GPS-driven applications. These programs not only allow you to achieve real-time GPS enabled turn-by-turn navigation, but also access local searches based on a variety of category parameters. You also have the ability to shop for other GPS applications. Global GPS turn-by-turn navigation—mapping and Point of Interest content for three continents, including North America (U.S.
a697 Crescent.book Page 120 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Drive To: lets you get driving directions from wherever you are to wherever you’re going. Choices include: – My Favorites: displays your favorite (marked) GPS navigation sites. – Recent Places: displays your recently entered locations. – Address: displays manually entered locations. – Intersection: used to locate a specific address by using two separate street addresses to identify an intersection.
a697 Crescent.book Page 121 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 4. Touch Done to begin the search process and receive driving directions from the GPS network. 5. Follow both the on-screen and audio directions. Where WHERE™ is a downloadable mobile application that uses your current location (obtained via the built-in GPS) to help you find places of interest, things to do, and local information while you’re on the go. 1. Touch ➔ AT&T GPS ➔ Where.
a697 Crescent.book Page 122 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM AllSport GPS This application allows you monitor your outdoor fitness activities. You can record distance, time, speed, calories, and route. You can also view maps and elevation profiles. You can get more information and application support at: www.trimbleoutdoors.com. ➔ AT&T GPS ➔ AllSportGPS. 1. Touch 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
a697 Crescent.book Page 123 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 15: Mobile Web Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which allows you to access the Internet. This section explains how to access the WAP services of your service provider and navigate the WAP browser. Browser Window Overview Navigation Toolbar View Mode (Mobile/PC Web) Accessing the WAP Browser 䊳 In Idle mode, touch ➔ Mobile Web.
a697 Crescent.book Page 124 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Back: returns you to the previous web page. Forward: takes you to the next web page. Home: returns you to the currently assigned homepage. Reload: reloads the current page with updated information. View mode: allows you to view the phone in mobile mode or PC mode. Search: launches the Google/Yahoo Search window. Add to Favorites: bookmarks the current page and marks it as a favorite site.
a697 Crescent.book Page 125 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Changing the Orientation of the Web page Your phone comes equipped with an orientation detector that can tell if the phone is being held in an upright (Portrait) or sideways (Landscape) orientation. This is useful when entering text. If the phone is sideways, an onscreen keyboard is displayed. When upright, only the alphanumeric keypad is shown. Portrait • Turn the phone on its side to see a Landscape/Widescreen view of the current page.
a697 Crescent.book Page 126 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM To scroll up or down a Web page Touch and slide your finger either up or down on the screen or 䊳 use the volume keys. To move around a Web page: Drag across the screen in any direction. 䊳 Note: The page must be magnified enough so there are unseen areas to where you would move to. If the page is already being displayed in its entirety, you will not be able to move around it.
a697 Crescent.book Page 127 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 4. Touch Go to launch the new web page, where you have the opportunity to also add the new page to your Adding Favorites 1. Favorites list and assign a display name for the link. Using Favorites In Idle mode, touch While navigating through either the Internet or the Mobile Web pages, you can bookmark a site to quickly and easily access it at a future time.
a697 Crescent.book Page 128 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 4. Touch Save to store the changes to the entry. Deleting a Favorite 1. In Idle mode, touch • Only those entries with 2. Touch Delete . 3. ➔ Mobile Web ➔ . can be deleted. • Message: attaches a selected Favorite URL Address to a new message. • Bluetooth: sends selected Favorite URL Address as a data file to a paired Bluetooth device capable of using the file. 3. Touch a Favorite entry and touch Done .
a697 Crescent.book Page 129 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Preferences: changes the settings for the web browser to suit your preference (page 130). • Browser Profiles: deletes the current browser profile. For more information, refer to “Changing the WAP Profiles” on page 132. • About Browser: displays the access version and copyright information about the browser. 3. Touch Yes to activate the feature. – or – Touch to save the new setting.
a697 Crescent.book Page 130 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM return to a previously unmarked web pages without the need to retype the entire address. Accessing your History List 1. In Idle mode, touch ➔ Mobile Web. Deleting Your History List A cache is the phone’s temporary memory in which the most recently accessed web pages (and their associated images) are stored. The cache can be cleared at any time from your phone. 1. In Idle mode, touch ➔ Mobile Web ➔ ➔ Browser Settings ➔ Delete History.
a697 Crescent.book Page 131 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 3. Touch either On (to activate the feature) or Off (to Note: Prior to using these services, you must complete the Mobile Web registration process located at:, www.att.com/wireless or you must agree to the terms of the service agreement and setup the service on your handset. deactivate the feature). 4. Touch Save to save the new setting. About Browser The About Browser option gives the browser software version information. 1.
a697 Crescent.book Page 132 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Note: Prior to using this service you must agree to the terms of the service agreement and setup the service on your handset. • In Idle mode, touch ➔ Mobile Web. • Selecting a link on the browser. • Selecting an item in the Favorites menu. – MEdia Net Mail: allows you to access and edit the entries found within the Mobile Web messaging center.
a697 Crescent.book Page 133 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 3. To create a new connection profile, touch Create and follow the onscreen prompts. – or – To edit an existing profile, touch a profile from list, scroll to the desired field, and use the onscreen keypad/keyboard to edit the parameter you want to edit: • Set Name: enter a profile name. • Access Name: edit the access point name. • Auth Type: select the type of authentication used for this WAP connection: None, Normal, or Secure.
a697 Crescent.book Page 134 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 16: Tools The on-board applications (such as camera, camcorder, calendar, and alarms) can be supplemented with additional applications which can be purchased through AppCenter. Tools Touch ➔ Tools. Camera For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 87. Voice Recognition Nuance Voice Recognition software is an advanced speech recognition software used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone.
a697 Crescent.book Page 135 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Settings: lists the settings for voice command software such as: Confirmation, Adaptation, Audio Modes, Speakerphone, and About. If the phone does not recognize your command the Command not recognized screen displays with two options: • Tutorial: provides instructions on how to use voice commands. • Restart: touch and try the command options again. Speak clearly when giving your command.
a697 Crescent.book Page 136 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 4. Once stopped, choose from one of the following options: • Play: ( ) allows you to play the memo. • Record: allows you to save the current memo and begin another session. • Delete: allows you to delete the current memo. • More: provides these additional functions. – Send via: allows you to send your voice clip to other people using either a message or to a Bluetooth device.
a697 Crescent.book Page 137 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 2. 3. Touch Save to store the alarm details and Save again store – or – this new event. If Snooze is set to On, and if the phone is facing upwards, Touch On from the Auto Power-up field to keep the alarm flip the phone over so that it is facing down to activate event active even if the phone is turned off. Activating this Snooze and mute the alarm.
a697 Crescent.book Page 138 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 5. Touch Set to complete the process. 6. Touch the Start Time field. The Start Time screen displays. 7. Select the Keypad tab to enter a time with the keypad, or 8. Touch Set to complete the process. touch the Jog tab to scroll to the desired time using + or -. Note: In Jog mode, touching and holding down the + and - keys increases the speed at which the numbers scroll through each reel. 9.
a697 Crescent.book Page 139 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Calendar Settings: allows you to configure the Calendar’s Starting Day (select either Sunday or Monday) and View by Mode (select Month, Week, or Day). • Missed Alarm Events: displays any missed events. • Used Space: displays a list of the different Calendar event categories along with the memory allocation for each. 3. To exit, press or press . Viewing an Event 1. Touch ➔ Tools ➔ Calendar ➔ Event List.
a697 Crescent.book Page 140 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Line Width: allows you to set three different line widths used for drawing. Touch this icon to toggle between the three line widths. Color: allows you to choose between seven different colors. Touch the arrow keys to move the color bar. Undo: allows you to undo the last continuous stroke that you drew on your sketch. You can undo up to ten of your last ten strokes. Memo This option allows you to create memos to add to your events.
a697 Crescent.book Page 141 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 2. Enter the first number using the on-screen numeric keys. 3. Enter the operation for your calculation by touching the corresponding on-screen arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the second number. 5. To view the result, touch equals (=).
a697 Crescent.book Page 142 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 4. 5. Use the popup keypad to enter the necessary value and – or – touch OK . If not read correctly, repeat the previous two steps until Touch the drop-down list (upper-right) to then select the your selection is correct. desired source unit. This is the value you are converting 4. “from”. Daylight Savings Time. If Daylight Savings Time is • The resulting converted values (“to”) are the automatically displayed in a list. 6.
a697 Crescent.book Page 143 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Note: In Jog mode, touching and holding down the + and - keys increases the speed at which the numbers scroll through each reel. 3. Touch Start to begin the timer and touch Stop to pause the timer. Note: You can stop the timer by flipping your phone over so that it is facing downward. Restart the timer by flipping it back over. To set up your phone to utilize Motion Detection, see “Motion Detection” on page 51.
a697 Crescent.book Page 144 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 17: Accessibility TTY Settings TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate via a telephone. This phone comes TTY-ready and only requires the connection of the TTY device to enable this feature.
a697 Crescent.book Page 145 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Section 18: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
a697 Crescent.book Page 146 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. The maximum SAR values for this model phone as reported to the FCC are: GSM 850 • Head: 0.538 W/Kg. • Body-worn: 1.
a697 Crescent.book Page 147 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: https://fun.samsungmobileusa.com/recycling/index.jsp or call 1-800-822-8837 for more information. UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adapter for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines.
a697 Crescent.book Page 148 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode.
a697 Crescent.book Page 149 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones. FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon.
a697 Crescent.book Page 150 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but ten or more years' follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do may be many, many years.
a697 Crescent.book Page 151 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna. Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
a697 Crescent.book Page 152 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised. Unlike "hand-free" kits, these so-called "shields" may interfere with proper operation of the phone. The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate, leading to an increase in RF absorption.
a697 Crescent.book Page 153 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de • Health Protection Agency: http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation • US Food and Drug Administration: http://www.fda.gov/cellphones 3. access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. 4.
a697 Crescent.book Page 154 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road. 8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies.
a697 Crescent.book Page 155 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and potential hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of sound, settings and equipment.
a697 Crescent.book Page 156 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Institutes of Health 395 E Street, S.W. 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Suite 9200 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 Patriots Plaza Building Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Washington, DC 20201 Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) Outside the U.S.
a697 Crescent.book Page 157 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
a697 Crescent.book Page 158 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 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 Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.
a697 Crescent.book Page 159 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 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.
a697 Crescent.book Page 160 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts or accessories. • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force.
a697 Crescent.book Page 161 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM components must be disabled during a call. For more information, refer to “Bluetooth Activation and Deactivation” on page 57. • 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.
a697 Crescent.book Page 162 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 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 batteries and chargers.
a697 Crescent.book Page 163 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of • If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, use only the 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 shock to you or damage to the phone.
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a697 Crescent.book Page 165 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM facility in an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by Purchaser's sales receipt or comparable substitute proof of sale showing the date of purchase, the serial number of Product and the sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-9874357. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product.
a697 Crescent.book Page 166 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS, OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
a697 Crescent.book Page 167 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM End User License Agreement for Software IMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. for software owned by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
a697 Crescent.book Page 168 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM 5. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates, supplements and add-on components (if any) of the Software that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide other terms along with such upgrade. To use Software identified as an upgrade, you must first be licensed for the Software identified by Samsung as eligible for the upgrade.
a697 Crescent.book Page 169 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SAMSUNG OR A SAMSUNG AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY. SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION.
a697 Crescent.book Page 170 Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:42 AM shall not be governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly excluded. If a dispute, controversy or difference is not amicably settled, it shall be finally resolved by arbitration in Seoul, Korea in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board. The award of arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties. 14.
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