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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SGH-D980 user manual...

  • Page 2: Instructional Icons

    using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:...

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    Refer to—pages with related information; for example: p.12 (represents “see page 12”) → Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Tap Menu → Messages → Create new message (represents Menu, followed by Messages, followed by Create new message) Square brackets—phone keys;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    contents safety and usage information Safety warnings ...2 Safety precautions ...4 Important usage information ...7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ...10 Phone layout ...11 Keys ...12 Display ...12 Icons ...13 Stylus and touch screen ...14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery ...15 Charge the battery ...17 Insert a memory card (optional) ...18...
  • Page 5 Access menus ...20 Use widgets ...21 Customise your phone ...22 Use basic call functions ...25 Send and view messages ...26 Add and find contacts ...28 Use basic camera functions ...29 Listen to music ...30 Browse the web ...32 using advanced functions Use advanced call functions ...33 Use advanced Phonebook functions ...35 Use advanced messaging functions ...36...

  • Page 6: Safety And Usage Information

    safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.

  • Page 7: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury.

  • Page 9: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment.

  • Page 10: Avoid Interference With Other Electronic Devices

    • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts. • Your phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage. • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

  • Page 11: Important Usage Information

    Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty.

  • Page 12: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website. Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other...

  • Page 13: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

  • Page 14: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

  • Page 15: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Volume key HOLD key Dial key The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Stylus slot and Camera lens Earpiece Multifunction jack Display Camera key Back key Power/Menu exit You can lock the keys and touch screen to...

  • Page 16: Keys

    Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers In Menu mode, return to the previous Back level Turn the phone on and off (press and Power/ hold); End a call; In Menu mode, Menu exit cancel input and return to Idle mode Volume...

  • Page 17: Icons

    Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength (for the network on the primary SIM card) Call in progress SOS message feature activated Alarm activated GPRS network connected EDGE network connected Browsing the web Connected to secured web page Call diverting activated In Home Zone service area...

  • Page 18: Stylus And Touch Screen

    Stylus and touch screen Learn basic actions to use the stylus and touch screen. • Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to select the highlighted menu or option. • Tap-and-hold: Tap and hold the stylus on an item to perform.

  • Page 19: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.
  • Page 20 2. Insert the SIM cards. Place the SIM cards in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 21: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter. Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 22: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 2 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Unlock the memory card cover. 3.

  • Page 23: Using Basic Functions

    using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off Your phone supports Dual SIM mode which allows you to use two different SIM cards at the same time. You will be prompted to select which SIM card to use when making calls, sending messages, or accessing the web.

  • Page 24: Switch To The Offline Profile

    6. Assign a name and signal icon to the secondary SIM card and tap Next. 7. Activate the SIM cards and set a primary SIM card. 8. Tap Save. To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the Offline profile By switching to the Offline profile, you can use your phone’s non-network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes...

  • Page 25: Use Widgets

    Icon Function Google Launch the Google search engine search if supported by your region Open the music player to play Music player music files Search for the Bluetooth-enabled Bluetooth devices SIM cards Customise the SIM cards management Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the toolbar. Open the toolbar Tap the arrow at the bottom left of the screen to open the toolbar.

  • Page 26: Add The Widgets To The Idle Screen

    Widget Function View upcoming calendar Event alerts events, new messages, or missed calls Games and Access your games or more applications Sound profile Change the sound profile Message Create a text or multimedia composer message Alarms Access your alarms Calculator Open the calculator Memo Access your memos...

  • Page 27: Change Your Ringtone

    1. In Idle mode, press [ / ]. 2. Tap Vibration and press [ / ] to adjust the intensity of the vibration. Switch to or from the Silent profile In Idle mode, tap Keypad and tap and hold silence or unsilence your phone. Calibrate the screen You can calibrate the screen so that your phone recognises the input better.

  • Page 28: Lock Your Phone

    Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Settings → Display and light → Wallpaper. 2. Tap Edit. 3. Select an image category. 4. Scroll left or right to an image. 5. Tap Set. Lock your phone 1.

  • Page 29: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. • During a call, your phone automatically locks the touch screen and keys to prevent accidental inputs. • To open the keypad during incoming and outgoing calls, press [ Make a call 1.

  • Page 30: Use The Headset

    Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, press the headset button, and then press again and hold. • To answer a call, press the headset button. •...

  • Page 31: Send An Email

    Send an email 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Messages → Create new message → Email. 2. Scroll up and tap the destination input field. 3. Add an email address by selecting one from Phonebook or entering a new address. 4.

  • Page 32: Add And Find Contacts

    Mode Function Tap the appropriate virtual key to enter a Number number. Tap the appropriate virtual key to select a Symbol symbol. View text or multimedia messages 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2.

  • Page 33: Use Basic Camera Functions

    3. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find and tap Done. 4. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Once you have found a contact, you can: • call the contact by pressing [ •...

  • Page 34: Listen To Music

    View photos In Idle mode, tap Menu → My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. Capture videos 1. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 2. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera.

  • Page 35: Listen To Music Files

    Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. Samsung PC Studio user manual • Receive via Bluetooth.

  • Page 36: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Browser → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. If the Google search service is available, tap Menu → Applications → Browser → Home. 2.

  • Page 37: Using Advanced Functions

    using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display.
  • Page 38 Hold a call or retrieve a held call to place a call on hold or tap held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 1. Tap to place the first call on hold. 2.

  • Page 39: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, tap Keypad and tap and hold 0 to insert the + character. 2.

  • Page 40: Create A Group Of Contacts

    3. Tap More → Add to speed dial. 4. Select a number (if necessary). 5. Select a number you want to set (2-9). The contact is saved to the speed dial number. You can now call this contact from the dialling screen by tapping and holding the assigned speed dial number.

  • Page 41: Use Advanced Music Functions

    Use advanced music functions Learn to prepare music files and store radio stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Settings → PC connections → Samsung PC studio. 2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the...

  • Page 42: Customise Your Music Player Settings

    3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information. Copy music files to a memory card 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Settings → PC connections →...

  • Page 43: Store Radio Stations Automatically

    5. When you are finished recording, tap Stop. The music file will be saved in FM radio clips (tap Menu → My files → Music). Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Idle mode, tap Menu → FM radio. 3.

  • Page 44: Using Tools And Applications

    using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.

  • Page 45: Send Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and tap Done. When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection, pairing is complete. Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.

  • Page 46: Record And Play Voice Memos

    7. Tap Add. 8. Tap Save to save the recipients. 9. Tap Repeat and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message. 10. Tap Save → Yes. To send an SOS message, press [ / ] four times with the keys locked.

  • Page 47: Edit Images

    Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Applications → Image editor. 2. Tap Files → Open or Take photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4.

  • Page 48: Transform An Image

    Transform an image 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Applications → Image editor. 2. Tap Files → Open or Take photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4. Tap Load. → Resize, Rotate, or Flip. 5. Tap 6.

  • Page 49: Insert A Visual Feature

    Insert a visual feature 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Applications → Image editor. 2. Tap Files → Open or Take photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4. Tap Load. 5. Tap More → Insert → a visual feature (frame, image, clip art, emoticon, or text).

  • Page 50: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with the printer. p. 40 4. Set print options and print the image. Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. Depending on the software of the phone, the download of java files may not be supported.

  • Page 51: Set And Use Alarms

    3. Scroll left or right to a time zone. 4. To set daylight saving time, tap More → Apply daylight saving time → the time zone → Save. Add a world clock to your display View clocks with two different time zones on your display.

  • Page 52: Use The Calculator

    Deactivate an alarm 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Alarms. 2. Select the alarm you want to deactivate. 3. Scroll left or right to Off. 4. Tap Save. Use the calculator 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Applications → Calculator.

  • Page 53: Use The Stopwatch

    Use the stopwatch 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Applications → Stopwatch. 2. Tap to begin and to record lap times. 3. When you are finished, tap Stop. 4. Tap Reset to clear recorded times. Create a new task 1.

  • Page 54: Manage Your Calendar

    3. Make a sketch using the following tools: Tool Function Select a pen or brush; Erase the sketch Cancel the last action Select thickness for the pen lines Select a line colour 4. When you are finished, tap Save → Yes. View a sketch 1.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Try this to solve the problem: Please insert Ensure that a SIM card is installed SIM card correctly.
  • Page 56 • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details. You enter a number, but the call is not dialled. • Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key: [ • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.
  • Page 57 You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled. • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list. • Re-enter and save the number, if necessary. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. •...
  • Page 58 index alarms creating, 47 deactivating, 48 stopping, 47 battery charging, 17 installing, 15 low battery indicator, 17 Bluetooth activating, 40 receiving data, 41 sending data, 41 browser see web browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls advanced functions, 33 answering additional calls, 34 answering, 25 basic functions, 25...
  • Page 59 convertor see tools, convertor countdown timer see tools, countdown timer headset images adjusting, 43 applying effects, 43 cropping, 44 inserting visual features, 45 transforming, 44 internet see web browser Java accessing applications, 46 launching games, 46 key tones lock see phone lock memo see text or voice memos memory card...
  • Page 60 SOS message stopwatch see tools, stopwatch templates inserting, 37 multimedia, 37 text, 36 text creating memos, 49 entering, 27 messages, 26 timer see tools, countdown timer tools alarm, 47 calculator, 48 calendar, 50 convertor, 48 countdown timer, 48 stopwatch, 49 videos capturing, 30 viewing, 30...

  • Page 61: Declaration Of Conformity (R&Tte)

    (place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.
  • Page 62 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-19910A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 11/2009. Rev. 1.2...

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