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There are several different methods to transfer MP3 files both to and from the AT&T Samsung Solstice phone. The commonly used methods  are explained, in depth, fowllowing  the structions below:

Notes: To transfer MP3 files, from a PC via a memory card, requires that you have a Memory Card, Memory Card Adaptor & Memory Card Reader. The memory card must first be formatted, by the phone, in order for the phone to create the playable download folders (Audio & Music). AT&T cell phone Questions&Answers

Caution: The plug-in microSD memory card and its contents can be easily damaged by scratches or bending.  Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all memory cards out of reach of children.

Important: Please note that the minimum size limit for the microSD memory card is 32MB. This phone does support the use of a microSDHC 16GB capacity memory card.  However, for optimal performance Samsung recommends using a card no larger than 2GB.

Warning: Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all current content.
To format a microSD memory card follow the steps below:
1. Insert a microSD memory card into the memory card slot, located under the battery cover
2. From the standby screen, press Menu
3. Press Settings
4. Press Memory Management
5. Press Memory Card Details
6. Press Format
7. Press Yes to confirm formatting the microSD Memory Card

Method 1: Via a memory card to transfer MP3 files, from a PC, to the Samsung  A887 phone follow the steps below:

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. You can not set an MP3 file as a ringtone if it is larger than 300 KB.

On the PC
1. Insert the microSD memory card into the memory card adaptor
2. Insert the memory card adaptor into the memory card reader
3. Connect the memory card reader to the PC’s USB port
4. Copy desired MP3 files from the PC hard drive
5. Paste the MP3 files into the microSD memory card’s Music or Tones folder
6. Remove the microSD memory card from the memory card adaptor

On the Samsung phone
1. While in standby mode, insert the microSD memory card into the memory card slot, located under the battery cover
2. Press Menu
3. Press My Stuff
4. Press the drop down arrow then press Memory Card
5. Press Audio
6. Press either the Music or Tones folder
7. Press Manage
8. Press either Move or Copy
9. Press on each MP3 file to check their boxes or press All to check all boxes
10. Press either Move or Copy
11. Press Phone
12. Press the Audio folder
13. Press either the Tones or Music folder
14. Press Paste Here to Move or Copy the MP3 file(s) to the handset

Method 2: Via the New Samsung PC Studio

WARNING: DO NOT DISCONNECT USB CABLE DURING THE FILE TRANSFER and  the Bluetooth feature must first be disabled before initiating a USB connection with the handset.  Prior to connecting the USB cable to the handset, install the latest version of the Samsung PC Studio application. This application installs the necessary USB drivers onto your PC. For a free download of PC Studio: http://www.att-phones.org/att-samsung-solstice-free-software-pc-studio-download.html

Now to transfer MP3 files, using the New Samsung PC Studio & a USB cable, to a PC follow the steps below:
1. From the standby screen, insure that the USB mode setting is set to either PC Studio or Ask on Connection

2. Connect the USB cable to both the phone’s Power/Accessory Interface connector & the PC’s USB slot
o When successfully connected, the phone will show the connected icon  on the top of the display

1. • When successfully connected, the phone will show the connected icon  on the top of the display

1. If prompted, Select the PC Studio USB setting
2. The New Samsung PC Studio program will automatically appear on the PC
3. Click on the SGH-A887 icon, located in the upper right corner, to open a box showing the handset’s internal memory
4. Double click on the Audio folder then double click on the Music folder
5. Click on the My Computer icon, located in the upper left corner, to open a box showing the PC’s  internal memory
6. Navigate to the PC’s MP3 file location, or desired destination
7. Drag and Drop or Copy (or Cut) and Paste the MP3 files between the My Computer box and the SGH-A887 box or vice versa
8. After the successful transfer of the MP3 file(s), click on OK in the Device Explorer or My Computer box
9. Now it is safe to disconnect the USB data cable from both the handset & PC

Method 3: using the Mass Storage option to transfer MP3 files, follow the steps below:

1. Insert a formatted memory card into the memory card slot, located under the battery cover
2. From the standby screen, insure that the USB mode setting is set to either Mass Storage or Ask on Connection
   • For instructions on changing the USB mode setting, click here.

1. Connect the USB cable to both the phone’s Power/Accessory Interface connector & the PC’s USB slot
   • When successfully connected, the phone will show the connected icon  on the top of the display

1. If prompted, Select the Mass Storage USB setting
2. If prompted, click “Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer” on the new Removable Disk screen or open Windows Explorer manually

1. Navigate to the MP3 file location on the PC
2. Drag n Drop or copy & paste the MP3 file into into the phone’s Music or Tones folders, located within the Audio folder, on the handset

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT USB CABLE DURING THE MP3 FILE TRANSFER

Method 4: Via Bluetooth, from another phone

Method 5: From a PC, via a Bluetooth adaptor

Via: Samsung

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