Sony Ericsson W980
The Sony Ericsson W980 was a slider phone released in 2008. It featured a 2.6 inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus and LED flash, and a music player with support for MP3, AAC, and WMA audio formats.
Sony Ericsson W980 Price
At the time of it's release in 2008, July, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Sony Ericsson W980 was about 150 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the battery life of the Sony Ericsson W980?
The battery life of the Sony Ericsson W980 is up to 10 hours talk time and 400 hours standby time.
What type of memory card does the Sony Ericsson W980 support?
The Sony Ericsson W980 supports a microSD memory card up to 8GB.
What is the screen size of the Sony Ericsson W980?
The Sony Ericsson W980 has a 2.6 inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
How to reset or factory restore Sony Ericsson W980 device?
As a customer support representative, I can provide you with the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Sony Ericsson W980 device. Here are the steps: Method 1: Using the PC Suite 1. Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on your computer. 2. Connect your W980 device to the computer using a USB cable. 3. Open the PC Suite and go to "Tools" > "Backup and Restore". 4. Select "factory data reset" and click on "back up". 5. Once the backup is complete, click on "OK" and wait for the device to, "Clear All User Data". 6. Once finished, click on "OK" and eject the phone from your computer. Refresh Method 2: Using the Phone's Buttons 1. Turn off your W980 device. 2. Press and hold the Volume Up button, the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. 3. Release the Volume Up button, but keep holding the Home and Power buttons. 4. After a few seconds, the Sony Ericsson logo should appear on your W980 device. 5. Press the Volume Up button to select "parameters". 6. Use the Volume Up and Down buttons to navigate, and Press the Power button to confirm. 7. Select "format data/full factory data reset", then use the Volume Up and Down buttons to navigate, and Press the Power button to confirm. 8. The device will then begin to reset, which may take a few minutes. Once the process is complete, the device will shut down, and then turn back on. Note: Using the phone's buttons, you will erase all data on the device, and there is no option to recover the data. Only use this method if you are certain that you want to restore your device to its original state.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2008, February. Released 2008, July |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 92 x 46 x 16.9 mm (3.62 x 1.81 x 0.67 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 100 g (3.53 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Display
| Type | TFT, 256K colors |
|---|---|
| Size | 2.2 inches, 15.0 cm2 (~35.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density) |
| Second external TFT display, 256K colors (176 x 176 pixels) | |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
|---|---|
| Phonebook | 1000 x 20 fields, Photo call |
| Call records | 30 received, dialed and missed calls |
| Internal | 8GB |
Main Camera
| Single | 3.15 MP |
|---|---|
| Video | Yes |
Selfie camera
| Single | Videocall camera |
|---|---|
| Video |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | No |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS; FM transmitter |
| USB | 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (NetFront), RSS reader |
| Games | Yes + downloadable |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 |
| Walkman player TrackID music recognition Shake control Predictive text input Photo editor Organizer Voice memo | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery (BST-38) |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 370 h (2G) / Up to 360 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 9 h (2G) / Up to 4 h 30 min (3G) |
Misc
| Colors | Piano Black, Opera Brown, Violin Red |
|---|---|
| SAR EU | 0.67 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 150 EUR |
Tests
| Loudspeaker | Voice 70dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 75dB |
|---|---|
| Audio quality | Noise -86.0dB / Crosstalk -86.3dB |
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