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SGH-D980

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Page 2: ...g 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 Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information ...

Page 3: ...ide Bluetooth QD ID B013960 Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc X Refer to pages with related information for example X 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 for example represents t...

Page 4: ...n 7 introducing your mobile phone 10 Unpack 10 Phone layout 11 Keys 12 Display 12 Icons 13 Stylus and touch screen 14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone 15 Install the SIM card and battery 15 Charge the battery 17 Insert a memory card optional 18 using basic functions 19 Turn your phone on and off 19 ...

Page 5: ...ng functions 36 Use advanced music functions 37 using tools and applications 40 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 40 Activate and send an SOS message 41 Record and play voice memos 42 Edit images 43 Print images 45 Use Java powered games and applications 46 View world clocks 46 Set and use alarms 47 Use the calculator 48 Convert currencies or measurements 48 Set a countdown timer 48 Use the stopw...

Page 6: ...our phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Protect your hearing Safety warnings Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music ...

Page 7: ... in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries or phone Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may explode when overheated Never crush or puncture the battery Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Avoid interference with pacemaker...

Page 8: ... motion injuries When sending text messages or playing games on your phone hold the phone with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly use special features that reduce the number of keys you have to press such as templates and predictive text and take frequent breaks Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while d...

Page 9: ...hen directed by airline personnel Protect batteries and chargers from damage Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects as this can create a connection between the and terminals of your batteries and lead to temporar...

Page 10: ... Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency RF signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment ...

Page 11: ...charge and must be recharged before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purpose Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrica...

Page 12: ...model was 0 406 watts per kilogram In normal use the actual SAR is likely to be much lower as the phone has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station By automatically emitting lower levels when possible your phone reduces your overall exposure to RF energy The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual demonstrates your phone s co...

Page 13: ... commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or P...

Page 14: ... Check your product box for the following items Mobile phone Battery 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: ...e following keys and features Earpiece Power Menu exit key HOLD key Dial key Volume key Mouthpiece Display Back key You can lock the keys and touch screen to prevent any unwanted phone operations To lock press up HOLD To unlock press down HOLD Camera lens Battery cover Multifunction jack Camera key Flashbulb Stylus slot and pen Internal antenna ...

Page 16: ... the phone on and off press and hold End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return to Idle mode Volume Adjust the phone s volume HOLD Lock or unlock the keys and touch screen Camera In Idle mode turn on the camera press and hold In Camera mode take a photo or record a video Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages instructions and information you enter Softkey lin...

Page 17: ...connected Browsing the web Connected to secured web page Call diverting activated In Home Zone service area In Office Zone service area Bluetooth activated Bluetooth hands free car kit or headset connected Music playback in progress Music playback paused New text message SMS New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message Memory card inserted FM radio on Normal profile activate...

Page 18: ...tylus on an item to perform Drag Tap and hold the stylus on the screen and drag the stylus to move the scroll bar A special slot for storing the stylus is included on the back of your phone Dragging on the left side of the screen scrolls through lists quickly and dragging on the right side scrolls slowly To avoid scratching your phone s screen do not use pens pencils or other sharp objects to tap ...

Page 19: ...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 To install the SIM cards and battery 1 Remove the battery cover If the phone is on press and hold to turn it off ...

Page 20: ...16 assembling and preparing your mobile phone 2 Insert the SIM cards 3 Insert the battery 4 Replace the battery cover Place the SIM cards in the phone with the gold coloured contacts facing down ...

Page 21: ...adapter from the power outlet 4 Unplug the travel adapter from the phone 5 Close the cover to the multifunction jack Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty With the triangle facing up About the low battery indicator When your battery is low the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message The ...

Page 22: ...es 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 Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card with the label side facing up 4 Close and lock the memory card cover ...

Page 23: ...time You will be prompted to select which SIM card to use when making calls sending messages or accessing the web To turn your phone on 1 Press and hold 2 Enter your PIN and tap Done if necessary 3 Calibrate your screen by following the screen 4 Tap OK to register the new SIM cards 5 Assign a name and signal icon to the primary SIM card and tap Next The first time you turn on the phone you will be...

Page 24: ...witch to the Offline profile tap Menu Settings Phone profiles Offline Save Access menus To access your phone s menus 1 In Idle mode tap Menu a menu 2 Scroll up or down to a menu or option 3 Tap the highlighted menu or option 4 Press to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Use shortcut icons In Idle mode tap the top of the screen and select a shortcut icon Follow all posted warnings and d...

Page 25: ... player to play music files Bluetooth Search for the Bluetooth enabled devices SIM cards management Customise the SIM cards Icon Function Depending on your region or service provider available widgets may vary Widget Function World clock View the time in another country or city Analogue clock View the current time Digital clock View the current time Today s date View today s date Photo album Brows...

Page 26: ...e key tones In Idle mode press and adjust the key tone volume Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen You can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you tap the phone screen Event alerts View upcoming calendar events new messages or missed calls Games and more Access your games or applications Sound profile Change the sound profile Message composer Create a text or multimedia messag...

Page 27: ...enu Settings Phone settings Calibration 2 Tap the target on the screen with your stylus Change your ringtone 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Settings Phone profiles 2 Scroll to the profile you are using 3 Tap Edit Voice call ringtone 4 Select a ringtone category a ringtone Save or Set 5 Tap Save To switch to another profile select it from the list Create a phone profile 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Settings Ph...

Page 28: ...ne lock 2 Tap On Save 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and tap Done 4 Enter the new password again and tap Done Customise the SIM cards You can change a primary SIM card or assign a name or icon to distinguish the two SIM cards To customise a SIM card 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Settings Phone settings SIM cards management 2 Select a SIM card Default to set the primary SIM card 3 Tap Set SIM 4 Chan...

Page 29: ... comes in press 2 To end the call press Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call press Use the speakerphone feature 1 During a call tap Yes to activate the speaker 2 To switch back to the earpiece tap 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 In noisy environments you m...

Page 30: ...sages Send a text or multimedia message 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Messages Create new message Message 2 Tap the destination input field 3 Add a phone number by selecting one from Phonebook or entering a new number 4 Enter a destination number and tap Done 5 Tap the text field 6 Enter your message text and tap Done X Enter text For sending as a text message skip to step 10 For attaching multimedia co...

Page 31: ...f necessary 9 Tap Send to send the email Enter text When entering text you can change the text input mode Tap Input method and select T9 mode ABC mode or Number mode You can also tap or to switch between T9 and ABC modes Tap to switch to Symbol mode Enter text in one of the following modes Mode Function ABC Tap the appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display T9 1 Ta...

Page 32: ...header Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature Add a new contact 1 In Idle mode tap Keypad and enter a phone number 2 Tap More Add to Phonebook a memory location phone or SIM New 3 Select a number type if necessary 4 Enter contact information 5 Tap Save to add the contact to memory Find a contact 1 In Idle mode tap Phonebook 2 Tap Search Number Tap the appropriate vir...

Page 33: ...any adjustments 4 Press the Camera key to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 5 Press the Camera key or tap to take another photo step 3 Once you have found a contact you can call the contact by pressing edit the contact information by tapping Edit When you turn on the camera the display may appear blank due to temporary electrostatic discharge Try restarting the phone to solve the probl...

Page 34: ...ss the Camera key to start recording 6 Press the Camera key or tap to stop recording The video is saved automatically 7 Press the Camera key or the Back key to record another video step 4 View videos In Idle mode tap Menu My files Videos My video clips a video file Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio Listen to the FM radio 1 Plug the supplied headset into ...

Page 35: ... Receive via Bluetooth X p 41 Copy to your memory card X p 38 After transferring music files to your phone or memory card 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Music 2 Tap Add music from a memory location 3 Select the files you want to include and tap Add 4 Tap to begin playback 5 Control playback using the following keys The first time you access the FM radio you will be prompted to start automatic tuning key ...

Page 36: ...page Tap More to access a list of browser options Bookmark your favourite web pages 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Browser Bookmarks 2 Select a SIM card if necessary 3 Scroll to an empty location and tap Add new 4 Tap the title input field 5 Enter a page title and tap Done 6 Tap the URL input field 7 Enter a web address URL and tap Done 8 Tap Save If the Google search service is available tap Menu Applic...

Page 37: ...ur phone s additional calling capabilities View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call 1 Tap a missed call on the pop up window 2 Press to dial Call a recently dialled number 1 In Idle mode press to display a list of recent numbers 2 Scroll to the number you want and press to dial ...

Page 38: ...4 To end the call on hold tap More End Held call 5 To end the current call press Answer a second call If your network supports this function you can answer a second incoming call 1 Press to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold 2 Tap to switch between the calls Make a multiparty call conference call 1 Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty call 2 Whi...

Page 39: ...ebook using stored contacts X p 28 1 In Idle mode tap Phonebook 2 Select a SIM card if necessary 3 Scroll to the number you want to dial and press to dial Use advanced Phonebook functions Learn to create namecards set speed dial numbers and create groups of contacts Create a namecard 1 In Idle mode tap Phonebook More My namecard 2 Enter your personal details 3 Tap Save Set speed dial numbers 1 In ...

Page 40: ...4 Enter a group name and tap Done 5 To set the caller ID image scroll to the new group and tap More Group settings the caller image field an image category an image 6 To set a group ringtone tap the ringtone field a ringtone category a ringtone Select or Set 7 Tap Save Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create templates and use templates to create new messages Create a text template 1 In Id...

Page 41: ...age type 2 In the text field tap More Insert Template a template Create a message from a multimedia template 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Messages Templates Multimedia message templates 2 Select the template you want 3 After the template is played tap More Edit Your template opens as a new multimedia message Use advanced music functions Learn to prepare music files and store radio stations Copy music f...

Page 42: ...n connected a pop up window will appear on the PC 5 Select Open folder to view files in the pop up window on the PC 6 Copy files from the PC to the memory card Customise your music player settings Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for your music player 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Music 2 Tap Settings or tap More Settings 3 Adjust the settings to customise your music player 4 Tap Save Rec...

Page 43: ...dio 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 Tap to start the FM radio 4 Tap More Self tuning 5 Tap Yes to confirm if necessary The radio scans and saves available stations automatically ...

Page 44: ...s devices for exchanging data and using hands free features Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Bluetooth Activation On Save 2 To allow other devices to locate your phone tap My phone s visibility On Save Find and pair with other Bluetooth enabled devices 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Bluetooth My devices Search new device 2 Tap the device name on the...

Page 45: ...to send Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and tap Done if necessary 2 Tap Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device if necessary Activate and send an SOS message When you have an emergency you can send an SOS message asking for help 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Messages SOS messages Sending options 2 Scroll lef...

Page 46: ...Idle mode tap Menu Applications Voice recorder 2 Tap to start recording 3 Speak your memo into the microphone 4 When you are finished speaking tap Your memo is saved automatically Play a voice memo 1 From the voice recorder screen tap My voice clips 2 Select a file 3 Control the playback using the following keys Once you send an SOS message all phone functions will be suspended until you press dow...

Page 47: ...ic area of an image move or resize the rectangle and tap Done 7 When you are finished with applying effects tap Files Save as Yes 8 Enter a new file name for the image and tap Done Adjust 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 5 Tap an adjustment option brightness contrast or colour To adjust the im...

Page 48: ...d skip to step 7 7 When you are finished with transforming options tap Files Save as Yes 8 Enter a new file name for the image and tap Done Crop 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 5 Tap 6 Move the rectangle over the area you want to crop and tap Done To reshape the rectangle tap Shape 7 When you...

Page 49: ...o change the font format tap More Font style or Font colour 8 Tap Done 9 When you are finished adding visual features tap Files Save as Yes 10 Enter a new file name for the image and tap Done Print images Learn to print your image with an optional PC data cable or using the Bluetooth wireless feature To print an image using an optional PC data cable 1 Connect your phone to a compatible printer 2 O...

Page 50: ... instructions Launch applications 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Games and more an application 2 Tap More to access a list of various options and settings for your application View world clocks Learn to view the time in another city and set world clocks to appear on your display View a world clock 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications World clock 2 Scroll down to a world clock Depending on th...

Page 51: ... you want to add 3 Tap More Mark as second clock Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events Set a new alarm 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Alarms 2 Tap an empty alarm location 3 Scroll left or right to On 4 Set alarm details 5 Tap Save Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds Tap OK to stop an alarm without snooze Tap OK to stop an alarm with snooze or tap Snooze to silence the al...

Page 52: ... display to perform basic mathematical operations Convert currencies or measurements 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Convertor a conversion type 2 Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields Set a countdown timer 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Timer 2 Tap Set 3 Select the unit you want and enter hours or minutes to count down and tap Done 4 Tap Play or Pause...

Page 53: ...ecorded times Create a new task 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Task 2 Tap Create 3 Enter the details of the task 4 Tap Save Create a text memo 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Memo 2 Tap Create 3 Enter your memo text and tap Done Create and view sketches Learn to create and view sketches with your stylus Create a sketch 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Sketch memo 2 Tap Create ...

Page 54: ...endar Learn to change the calendar view and create events Change the calendar view 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Calendar 2 Tap View by Day or Week Create an event 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Calendar 2 Tap Create an event type 3 Enter the details of the event as required 4 Tap Save Tool Function Select a pen or brush Erase the sketch Cancel the last action Select thickness for the pen lines Select a line c...

Page 55: ...his to solve the problem Please insert SIM card Ensure that a SIM card is installed correctly Phone lock When the phone lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the phone Enter PIN When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with a SIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu Enter PUK One...

Page 56: ... right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot hear you speaking Ensure that you are not covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is properly connected The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery to continue u...

Page 57: ...self off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery Your phone is hot to the touch When you use several applications at once your phone requires more power and may heat up This is normal and should ...

Page 58: ...calendar see tools calendar calls advanced functions 33 answering additional calls 34 answering 25 basic functions 25 dialling additional calls 34 dialling missed calls 33 from Phonebook 35 international numbers 35 making 25 multiparty 34 placing on hold 34 recently dialled 33 retrieving held calls 34 viewing missed 33 clock see world clock conference calls see calls multiparty contacts adding 28 ...

Page 59: ...aunching games 46 key tones 22 lock see phone lock memo see text or voice memos memory card 18 messages sending email 27 sending multimedia 26 sending text 26 viewing email 28 viewing multimedia 28 viewing text 28 multimedia see messages 26 music player creating playlists 31 customising 38 listening to music 31 namecards 35 offline profile 20 phone lock 24 photos capturing 29 viewing 30 ringtone 2...

Page 60: ... 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 voice memos playing 42 recording 42 volume call volume 25 key tone volume 22 wallpaper 24 web browser adding bookmarks 32 launching homepage 32 widgets 21 world clock setting dual display 47 ...

Page 61: ...nts of Directive 1999 5 EC The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body ies BABT Balfour House Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD UK Identification mark 0168 The technical documentation kept at Samsung Electronics QA Lab which will be made available ...

Page 62: ...tents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 19910A English EU 11 2009 Rev 1 2 ...

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