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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SGH-D988 user manual...

  • Page 2: Instructional Icons

    Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other mobile phone.

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their → Messages → for example: Tap respective owners: Create new message (represents ®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Health and safety information contents introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............. 33 Phone layout ..........34 Keys ............35 Display ............35 Quick access icons in Idle mode ....36 Icons ............36 Stylus and touch screen ......37 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery ....
  • Page 5 Access menus .......... 45 Record and play voice memos ....66 Customise your phone ......45 Edit images ..........67 Use basic call functions ......47 Use Java-powered games and Send and view messages ......48 applications ..........68 Add and find contacts ....... 52 View world clocks ........

  • Page 6: Health And Safety Information

    Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Health and Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and safety receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications information Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 7 SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF wireless base station antenna, the lower the power energy by the human body expressed in units of output. watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires Before a new model phone is available for sale to the wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
  • Page 8 Body worn operation, this model phone has been can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.

  • Page 9: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    Consumer Information on Wireless UL Certified Travel Adapter Phones The Travel Adaptor for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following safety instructions per UL has published a series of Questions and guidelines.FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE Answers for consumers relating to radio INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO...
  • Page 10 Do wireless phones pose a health federal health and safety agencies. When the phone hazard? is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a The available scientific evidence does not show that person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with any health problems are associated with using increasing distance from the source.
  • Page 11 What is FDA's role concerning the “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any safety of wireless phones? RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does...
  • Page 12 What are the results of the research The National Institutes of Health participates in some done already? interagency working group activities, as well. The research done thus far has produced conflicting FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless results, and many studies have suffered from flaws phones with the Federal Communications in their research methods.
  • Page 13 What research is needed to decide so we don't know with certainty what the results of whether RF exposure from wireless such studies mean for human health. phones poses a health risk? Three large epidemiology studies have been A combination of laboratory studies and published since December 2000.
  • Page 14 Many factors affect this measurement, such as the has also helped develop a series of public angle at which the phone is held, or which model of information documents on EMF issues. phone is used. FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet What is FDA doing to find out more Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative about the possible health effects of...

  • Page 15: Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

    What steps can I take to reduce my Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate exposure to radio frequency energy that wireless phones are harmful. But if you from my wireless phone? are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like If there is a risk from these products - and at this those described above to reduce your RF point we do not know that there is - it is probably...
  • Page 16 Do hands-free kits for wireless phones discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For reduce risks from exposure to RF example, the government in the United Kingdom emissions? distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
  • Page 17 Do wireless phone accessories that What about wireless phone claim to shield the head from RF interference with medical equipment? radiation work? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of...
  • Page 18 http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ compatible hearing aid at the same time. This radiofrequencyradiation/index.html standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. • National institute for Occupational Safety FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones and Health (NIOSH): for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html will conduct testing to assess the interference and...

  • Page 19: Road Safety

    Road Safety phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today. Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to 3. Position your wireless phone within easy communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. reach. Be able to access your wireless But an important responsibility accompanies the phone without removing your eyes from benefits of wireless phones, one that every user...
  • Page 20 book takes attention away from your number in the case of fire, traffic accident primary responsibility, driving safely. or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone! 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not 9.

  • Page 21: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment “The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving.” Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may or visit our web-site www.wow-com.com cause interference or danger.

  • Page 22: Persons With Pacemakers

    Using Your Phone Near Other Persons with pacemakers: Electronic Devices • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from (6 inches) from their pacemaker when radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain the phone is switched on. electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.

  • Page 23: Hearing Aid Compatibility With Mobile Phones

    Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary Phones depending on the user’s hearing When some mobile phones are used near some device and hearing loss. If your hearing device hearing devices (hearing aids and happens to be vulnerable to cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, interference, you may not be able to use a rated...

  • Page 24: Other Medical Devices

    hearing device°Øs telecoil (°×T Switch°± or facilities may be using equipment that could be °×Telephone Switch°±) than unrated phones. T4 is sensitive to external RF energy. the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all Vehicles hearing devices have telecoils in them.)Hearing RF signals may affect improperly installed or devices may also be measured for immunity to this inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor...

  • Page 25: Posted Facilities

    Posted Facilities (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust Switch your phone off in any facility where posted or metal powders, and any other area where you notices require you to do so. would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle Potentially Explosive Environments engine.
  • Page 26 To make an emergency call: Restricting Children's access to your Phone 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be 2. Key in the emergency number for your allowed to play with it because they could hurt present location (for example, 911 or themselves and others, damage the phone or make other official emergency number).

  • Page 27: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this Rules. Operation is subject to the following two equipment does cause harmful interference to conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful radio or television reception, which can be...
  • Page 28 Association, One Battery march Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division. Cautions Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas andchargers.
  • Page 29 Other Important Safety wireless equipment in the area over the Information air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly • Only qualified personnel should service installed and the air bag inflates, serious the phone or install the phone in a injury could result.

  • Page 30: Product Performance

    Product Performance service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key. Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, Reception a message displays on the screen. When a The quality of each call you make or receive signal is found, your phone returns to depends on the signal strength in your area.

  • Page 31: Ring Tones

    Availability of Various Features/ • Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's Ring Tones antenna. • Don't use the phone if the antenna is Many services and features are network damaged. dependent and may require additional subscription and/or usage charges. Not all •...

  • Page 32: Battery Standby And Talk Time

    Battery Standby and Talk Time Battery Precautions • Never use any charger or battery that is Standby and talk times will vary depending damaged in any way. on phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery power consumption depends on • Use the battery only for its intended factors such as network configuration, signal purpose.
  • Page 33 Li-ion • Use only Samsung-approved batteries batteries are particularly affected by and recharge your battery only with temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F). Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from •...

  • Page 34: Care And Maintenance

    Li-Ion batteries, • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. contact your nearest Samsung authorized Doing so may cause an electric shock to service center. Always recycle. Do not you or damage to the phone.
  • Page 35 • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. repairs are no longer guaranteed by the Rough handling can break internal circuit manufacturer's warranty, even if the boards. warranty for your phone has not expired. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning •...

  • Page 37: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Page 38: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Stylus slot and Flashbulb Speaker Camera lens Earpiece Multifunction jack Battery cover Display Volume key Camera key Web access/ Confirm key Power/Menu exit...

  • Page 39: Keys

    Keys Function In Idle mode, turn on the camera; In Function Camera Camera mode, take a photo or record a video Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or Display received numbers In Idle mode, access My Menu mode Your phone’s display consists of three areas: (up) or user-defined menus (left/right/ access/...

  • Page 40: Quick Access Icons In Idle Mode

    Quick access icons in Idle mode Icon Definition No service available or phone in Offline mode Learn about the icons that appear in Idle mode. SOS message feature activated • : Access the menu screen. • : Create a sketch. p.

  • Page 41: Stylus And Touch Screen

    Icon Definition Icon Definition Music playback in progress Ringer mode: vibration Music playback paused Battery power level New text message (SMS) Stylus and touch screen New multimedia message (MMS) Learn basic actions to use the stylus and touch New email message screen.
  • Page 42 A special slot for storing the stylus is included on the back of your device.

  • Page 43: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile

    Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1.
  • Page 44 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 45: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. With the triangle facing up...

  • Page 46: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Improperly connecting the travel adapter can About the low battery indicator cause serious damage to the phone. Any When your battery is low, the phone will emit a damages by misuse are not covered by the warning tone and a low battery message. The warranty.
  • Page 47 2. Unlock the memory card cove. 3. Lift the memory card and insert a memory card with the label side facing up. 4. Close and lock the memory card cover.

  • Page 48: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ functions 2. Enter your PIN and tap (if necessary). Calibrate your screen and tap Done. The first time you turn on the phone, you will be Learn how to perform basic operations and use the prompted to calibrate the screen.

  • Page 49: Access Menus

    Change a primary SIM card Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless In Dual SIM mode, you can use two SIM cards at the devices are prohibited. same time and set the SIM cards for primary and secondary.

  • Page 50: Change Your Ringtone

    Adjust the volume of the key tones Change your ringtone In Idle mode, press [ / ] to adjust the key tone 1. In Idle mode, tap the sound profile icon. volume. 2. Tap Ring tone. 3. Scroll left or right to a ringtone category → a Switch to or from Silent mode ringtone.

  • Page 51: Use Basic Call Functions

    Select a skin colour (Menu mode) Use basic call functions → Settings → Display 1. In Idle mode, tap Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call settings → Main menu style. functions. 2. Select a colour pattern. During a call, your phone automatically locks the touch screen and keys to prevent Set menu shortcuts...

  • Page 52: Send And View Messages

    Answer a call • To answer a call, press the headset button. • To end a call, press the headset button. 1. When a call comes in, press [ 2. To end the call, press [ Send and view messages Adjust the volume Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), and email messages.

  • Page 53: Send A Multimedia Message

    Send a multimedia message Send an email → Messages → Create → Messages → Create 1. In Idle mode, tap 1. In Idle mode, tap new message → Multimedia message. new message → Email. 2. Tap Subject. 2. Tap Subject. 3.

  • Page 54: Enter Text

    Enter text To enter text using the handwriting method, 1. Switch to the handwriting method. Tap With your phone’s touch screen and stylus, you can switch the text input mode. enter or write text. To change the text input method: •...
  • Page 55 To enter text using the virtual keypad, View text or multimedia messages → Messages → My 1. Switch to the virtual keypad. Tap to switch the 1. In Idle mode, tap messages → Inbox. text input mode. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. View an email Delete →...

  • Page 56: Add And Find Contacts

    Add and find contacts 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find. Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature. 3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Add a new contact Once you have found a contact, you can: •...

  • Page 57: Listen To Music

    4. Press the Confirm key or [ ] to take a photo. 5. Press the Confirm key or [ ] to start recording. The photo is saved automatically. 6. Tap to stop recording. 5. Tap to take another photo (step 3). The video is saved automatically.
  • Page 58 • Download from the wireless web. Browse the The radio scans and saves available stations automatically. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. Samsung PC Studio user manual The first time you access FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning.

  • Page 59: Browse The Web

    5. Control playback using the following keys: 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Function Pause or resume playback Scroll up or down on a web page Confirm Adjust the volume up or down Select an item Skip backward; Scan backward in a Return to the previous page file (tap and hold) Access a list of browser options...

  • Page 60: Using Advanced Functions

    Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.
  • Page 61 Hold a call or retrieve a held call 1. Press [ ] to answer the second call. The first call is automatically placed on hold. → Hold to place a call on hold or tap → → Swap to switch between the calls. 2.

  • Page 62: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Call an international number Use advanced Phonebook functions 1. In Idle mode, tap and tap and hold 0 to insert Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, the + character. and create groups of contacts. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial Create a namecard (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [...

  • Page 63: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Select a contact → a number type (if necessary) 4. To set the caller ID image, tap Not assigned and select an image category → an image. to assign to the number. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. 5.

  • Page 64: Use Advanced Music Functions

    Create a multimedia template Create a message from a multimedia template 1. Create a multimedia message, with a subject → Messages → Templates and desired attachments, to use as your 1. In Idle mode, tap → Multimedia message templates. template. p.
  • Page 65 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the Store radio stations automatically multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. → Applications → FM 1. In Idle mode, tap When connected, a pop-up window will appear radio. on the PC. →...

  • Page 66: Using Tools And Applications

    Use China Mobile services using tools and Learn to use KUAIXUN services or China Mobile In services. applications Use KUAIXUN services The mobile information service KUAIXUN allows you to receive a variety of news and real-time information Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools about sports and entertainment at any moment.
  • Page 67 To access the information service, Service Function IM (Fetion) 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to open the KUAIXUN Use the chatting service previewer. Mobile TV Watch popular movies and TV 2. Scroll left or right to a KUAIXUN channel. Push-Email Receive emails from your preset account;...

  • Page 68: Use The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature Service Function → Applications → Get your service provider’s latest 1. In Idle mode, tap What’s New offerings Bluetooth → Activation → On. Use a variety of additional services 2. To allow other devices to locate your phone, offered by your service provider, if this select My phone’s visibility →...

  • Page 69: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    Send data using the Bluetooth wireless Activate and send an SOS message feature When you have an emergency, you can send an 1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s SOS message asking for help. applications that you want to send. →...

  • Page 70: Record And Play Voice Memos

    To send an SOS message, the keys must be Play a voice memo locked. With the keys locked, press [ / ] four → Go to 1. From the voice recorder screen, tap times. My voice clips. Once you send an SOS message, all phone 2.

  • Page 71: Edit Images

    Edit images Adjust an image → Applications → Image 1. In Idle mode, tap Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. editor. → New image → Open or New photo. Apply effects to images 2. Tap → Applications → Image 1.

  • Page 72: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    3. Select an image or take a new photo. 6. Move the added image (if necessary). → Transform → Rotate or Flip. 4. Tap 7. Tap → Save as. 5. Rotate or flip the image as desired and tap 8. Tap →...

  • Page 73: View World Clocks

    Available games may vary, depending on your 3. Scroll left or right to a time zone. service provider or region. Game controls and → Apply 4. To set daylight saving time, tap options may vary. daylight saving time → a time zone → →...

  • Page 74: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, Learn to set and control alarms for important events. • Tap to stop an alarm without snooze. Set a new alarm • Tap to stop an alarm with snooze or tap →...

  • Page 75: Convert Currencies Or Measurements

    Convert currencies or Use the stopwatch measurements → Organiser → 1. In Idle mode, tap Stopwatch. → Organiser → a 1. In Idle mode, tap 2. Tap to begin and tap to record lap times. conversion type. 3. Tap to clear recorded times. 2.

  • Page 76: Create A Text Memo

    Look up English words Create a sketch → Organiser → Dictionary. → Organiser → Sketch 1. In Idle mode, tap 1. In Idle mode, tap memo. You can also tap in Idle mode. → ENG-CHN Dictionary. 2. Tap 2. Make a sketch using the following tools: 3.

  • Page 77: Manage Your Calendar

    View a sketch Manage your calendar → Organiser → Sketch 1. In Idle mode, tap Learn to change the calendar view and create memo. You can also tap in Idle mode. events. → a sketch. 2. Tap Change the calendar view You can use the following tools: →...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone, the following Message Try this to solve the problem: messages may appear: Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN Message Try this to solve the problem:...
  • Page 79 • You cannot access some options without a Another caller cannot hear you speaking. subscription. Contact your service provider for • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in more details. microphone. You enter a number, but the call is not dialled. •...
  • Page 80 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 81 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-XXXXXA http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 03/2008. Rev. 1.0...

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