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BENQ-SIEMENS SL91 User Manual

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Legal notices ..................................... 3
Safety precautions ............................ 6
Antenna care ......................................8
Phone operation ................................8
Electronic devices ..............................9
Phone overview ............................... 12
Display symbols .............................. 16
Getting started ................................ 17
Inserting the SIM card ....................17
Micro SD card ..................................17
Inserting the battery ........................18
Charging the battery .......................19
and temperature ..............................20
entering PIN ................................... 21
Offline mode ....................................22
Emergency number (SOS) .............22
General instructions ....................... 23
Standby mode ..................................23
Signal strength .................................23
Connectivity .....................................23
User guide ........................................24
Main menu .......................................24
Tabs ...................................................25
Navigation key .................................25
See also index at the end of this User Guide

Table of Contents

Menu control .................................. 25
Standard functions ......................... 26
Security ........................................... 29
PIN codes ......................................... 29
Text entry ........................................ 31
Calling ............................................. 35
Video calls ....................................... 35
Settings during a call ...................... 36
Accepting a call ............................... 37
Rejecting a call ................................ 37
Handsfree talking ........................... 37
2 calls ................................................ 38
Conference ...................................... 39
Tone sequences (DTMF) ............... 41
Contacts .......................................... 43
Voice-activated dialling ................. 50
Call records ..................................... 51
Duration/charges ............................ 52
Camera ............................................ 54
Create message ................................ 58
SMS/MMS ....................................... 58
E-mail ............................................... 60
Inbox ............................................... 62
Message lists .................................... 69
Drafts ................................................ 69
Sent messages .................................. 69
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Legal notices ........3 Menu control ........25 Standard functions ......26 Safety precautions ......6 Antenna care ........8 Security ........... 29 Phone operation ........8 PIN codes ......... 29 Electronic devices ......9 Connecting to Windows® PCs ..30 Phone overview .......
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Message settings ......70 Settings .......... 104 SMS settings ........70 Profiles ........... 104 MMS settings ........72 Ringtones ........105 E-mail settings .........75 Themes ........... 106 CB settings ........78 Display ........... 106 Vibration (silent alert) ....107 Voice mailbox ......... 79 Connectivity ........

  • Page 3: Legal Notices

    © 2006 Siemens Communications Inc. All rights reserved. Siemens and the SL91 model phone are relation to the accuracy, reliability or trademarks or registered trademarks of contents of this document. Siemens...

  • Page 4: Network Services

    Legal notices Export Information Standby and Talk Time Information The mobile phone may be subject to export regulation of the United States and The mobile phone incorporates features other countries. Diversion contrary to law that are new to the mobile phone world. is prohibited.
  • Page 5 Legal notices Memory The mobile phone contains an internal memory device that stores the software required to operate the mobile phone, communicate with the GSM/GPRS network and provide the user interface. Some features in the internal memory run additional devices and some additional games and utilities.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Information for parents Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Explain the content and the hazards associated with using the phone to your children. Remember to comply with Tones, music and handsfree legal requirements and local talking are reproduced restrictions when using the...
  • Page 7 Safety precautions You may only open the phone Improper use will invalidate the to replace the battery guarantee! These safety instructions also (100 % mercury-free) or SIM apply to original accessories. and Micro SD Card. You must not open the battery under any Product attributes are subject to changes circumstances.

  • Page 8: Antenna Care

    Safety precautions • An automatic connection acceptance Important ("connection without confirmation") Read this information before using your should only be used in exceptional cases. wireless handheld phone. • In general, only trustworthy devices should be linked in order to minimise As this mobile phone is equipped with a security risks.

  • Page 9: Electronic Devices

    Safety precautions Driving Electronic devices Laws pertaining to the use of mobile phones Most modern electronic equipment is while driving vary significantly from state shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. to state and sometimes even from locality to However, certain electronic equipment locality within states.

  • Page 10: Other Medical Devices

    Safety precautions Other medical devices Blasting areas If you use any other personal medical To avoid interfering with blasting devices, consult the manufacturers of your operations, turn your phone OFF when in a devices to determine if they are adequately “blasting area”...

  • Page 11: Batteries And Chargers

    Safety precautions communications (for example, medical Battery safety precautions emergencies). Remember – to make or To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric receive any calls, the phone must be shock, and to properly dispose of batteries, switched on and be used in a service area please read and understand the following that has adequate signal strength.

  • Page 12: Phone Overview

    Phone overview Phone overview Your phone is equipped with a touch-sensi- Softkeys tive surface. The sensor keys react to the pressure of your fingers. Please avoid using The current functions of these keys your finger nails to activate the keys, since are shown in the bottom line of the this may damage the phone.
  • Page 13 Phone overview Navi ring Predefined in standby mode: Press briefly: Open the user 20.10.2006 10:10 profiles. Press and hold: Start voice Service provider dialling (page 50). Open the Contacts. Music ƒ Open the Inbox. Start the Camera in picture mode. In lists, messages and menus: Scroll up and down.
  • Page 14 Phone overview Camera lens (front camera) The front camera is only available if the slider is open. Video call key Press to open the video mode. 20.10.2006 10:10 Voice mailbox Service provider Press and hold in standby mode: Call voicemail (page 79). Music ƒ...
  • Page 15 Phone overview Opening/closing the slider • Generally all open applications are closed. A warning sound is played and a prompt is displayed asking whether or not you Opening the slider would like to continue the application. If you reject or ignore the prompt, Opening the slider has different effects the application is closed.

  • Page 16: Display Symbols

    Display symbols Display symbols Display symbols (selection) Micro SD card active ½ Signal strength USB connected to device Î Charging FM radio ´ Battery charge level, e.g. 50% Auto answer feature on Å Contacts Bluetooth active and visible © Call records Bluetooth active and invisible ª...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Your phone's display is covered with a Inserting/removing the protective film. Remove this film slowly Micro SD card before using the phone. The Micro SD card gives your phone a In rare cases, static discharge may very large memory capacity.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Battery

    Getting started New Micro SD card • Create a backup copy of the data on the old Micro SD card on a PC. • Format the new Micro SD card. • Copy the data from the PC onto the new Micro SD card.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    Getting started Removing the battery Desktop Stand During charging the desktop stand is il- Attention luminated. To switch the lighting off when charging, turn the desktop stand Please switch off your phone before removing the battery! upside down. Place the tip of a pencil in- to the hole on the middle of the stand •...

  • Page 20: Operating Time And Temperature

    Getting started The charge level of the battery is only Charge icon not visible displayed correctly after an uninterrupt- If the battery has been discharged fully, ed charging/discharging cycle. You the charge icon is not immediately visi- should therfore not remove the battery ble when the power supply is plugged in.

  • Page 21: Switching Phone On/Off, Entering Pin

    Switching phone on/off, entering PIN Switching phone on/off, entering PIN Switching the phone on Selecting mode If the phone was switched off in offline Open the slider to switch the phone on. mode (see below): Enter PIN or confirm prompt (page 30). Online mode/Offline mode Your greeting message is displayed if Select mode and confirm...

  • Page 22: Offline Mode

    Switching phone on/off, entering PIN Switching on your phone The shutdown is interrupted if: for the first time • some files have not been saved or • the phone is receiving an MMS. When you switch on the phone for the A warning message is displayed.

  • Page 23: General Instructions

    General instructions General instructions Standby mode Signal strength The phone is in standby mode and Strong signal. is ready for use when the name of the A weak signal reduces the service provider is displayed. call quality and may lead to Press and hold the Off/End loss of the connection.

  • Page 24: Digital Rights Mgmt. (Drm)

    General instructions • GSM (Global System for Mobile User guide Communications) is a fully digital Symbols standard for mobile networks mainly used for voice calls and text The following symbols are used to messages (SMS). explain operation: The different methods are used auto- Enter numbers or letters.

  • Page 25: Tabs

    General instructions Tabs Edit — Camera Tabs allow fast access to information and applications. View Save Play ˆ Pause ‰ Stop ‹ Record Š Switch between tabs. Zoom “ While editing a tab, you navigate within Insert calendar ö the input field. Insert picture Leave input field, to switch to the next tab.

  • Page 26: Standard Functions

    General instructions Standard functions Sort by Select sort criterion (e.g. alphabetical, type, Options menu status, sender, date/time). Set as The list contains functions that are For example, set picture as offered in several options menus. wallpaper, logo, melodies as ringtone, open/close §Options§...

  • Page 27: Mark Mode

    General instructions If the Micro SD card is inserted, Capacity/ Display memory status for folders/files are organised on a separate Memory respective application, tab. status phone, SIM card or the Micro SD card. Select tab (phone memory/ Micro SD card). If memory is insufficient to save required data, a no- tification is displayed.

  • Page 28: Menu Speed Dialling

    General instructions You can switch from the current appli- Delete Delete all marked entries. cation to the main menu, standby mode marked or to any open application. Send Send marked messages (e.g. Press the Task key briefly. marked e-mails from draft folder). All currently open Retrieve Retrieve marked e-mails...

  • Page 29: Security

    Security On/Off Security Activate/deactivate PIN control. The phone and SIM card are protected Enter PIN code. against misuse by several security codes. Keep these confidential numbers in Confirm. a safe place where you can access Change PIN them again if required. You can change the PIN to any PIN codes 4 to 8-digit number you find easier...

  • Page 30: Connecting To Windows® Pcs

    Outlook , Lotus ance with the instructions ™ Notes . You can download the Mobile and confirm with Phone Manager from the Internet at: Confirm. www.BenQ-Siemens.com/sl91 If the PUK (MASTER PIN) has been lost, please contact your service provider.

  • Page 31: Text Entry

    Text entry Text entry Press briefly: Special characters are shown. Press and hold: Open Text entry without T9 edit menu. Press number key repeatedly until the Press once/repeatedly: required letter appears. After a brief in- . , ? ! ’ " 0 + - ( ) @ / : _ terval the cursor will advance.
  • Page 32 Text entry Text edit menu Marking text You can highlight text in order to copy For text entry: and paste it to a different place. Press and hold: The edit Press and hold. The edit menu is displayed: menu is displayed. Insert symbol Mark text Spell word...
  • Page 33 Text entry Writing with T9 T9 word suggestions The display changes as you proceed. If several options are found in the dic- tionary for a key sequence (a word), the It is best if you finish a word without most probable is displayed first. If the looking at the display.

  • Page 34: Text Templates

    Text entry Deletes the character to the Creating SMS templates left of cursor and displays a ¢ ¢ ¢ Templates new possible word! The list of existing templates is Within a "T9 word", individual letters displayed. may not be edited without first removing Open menu and select the T9 status.

  • Page 35: Calling

    Calling Calling With your phone you can make conven- The called party as well as the network tional (voice) calls as well as video calls. have to be capable of handling video calls. However, it is not possible to make a If you are calling a number that does not voice call and a video call at the same meet these requirements you will be...

  • Page 36: Settings During A Call

    Calling Redialling previous Press the video call key to numbers ¥ make a video call. Dialled calls To enter the list (in standby The displayed number is dialled. mode): Ending a call Press the Call key. Press the Off/End key To redial the number last called: briefly.

  • Page 37: Accepting A Call

    Calling Accepting a call Warning! Please make sure you have accepted the The phone must be switched on. call before holding the phone to your ear. An incoming call is indicated by a This will avoid damage to your hearing special screen: from loud ringtones.

  • Page 38: Swapping Between

    Calling Swapping between Accepting the waiting call in addition to the first 2 calls If the slider has been closed, you can also (Not during video calls) accept the waiting call by opening the slider. Establish a second connection §Swap§ You can call another number during Accept the waiting call.

  • Page 39: Conference

    Calling Conference Ending one call Open menu and select Drop. §Options§ (Not during video calls) Then select the call to be Call up to 5 parties one by one and link ended. them together in a multiparty call. Some Return to conference call? of the functions described may not be After the supported by your service provider or...
  • Page 40 Calling Call options Confer- (see page 39) ence The following functions are only available during a call: Drop End a call in a conference. §Options§ Open menu. Private Make private call in a conference (see page 39). Mute call/ The person on the other end Mute of the line cannot hear you Transfer...

  • Page 41: Tone Sequences (Dtmf)

    Calling Splitscr. -- me lg. Full/split Select the video presenta- screen tion on your display The video of the other party as well as (see below). your own video are displayed. Your vid- eo is shown in full screen mode and the Frame rate Adjust how many frames video of the other party is shown in an...

  • Page 42: Using Contacts

    Calling Using Contacts Store numbers and control codes (DTMF codes) in Contacts in the same way as a normal entry. Enter number. Press until a "+" appears in the display (wait for the con- nection to be established). Enter DTMF codes (numbers).

  • Page 43: Contacts

    Contacts Contacts You can store up to 500 contacts with a Dialling contact variety of phone and fax numbers as well as additional address details. Call selected contact. The contacts may contain the following types of entry: (Only if the slider is open) •...

  • Page 44: All Contacts

    Contacts All contacts At least one name must be entered. The name of each contact must be unique. All contacts (including SIM contacts) Always enter the number with prefix. are displayed in alphabetical order. Assign media files Distribution lists and groups are displayed additionally.

  • Page 45: Contact Options

    Contacts Contact options Number extensions in contacts (wildcards) §Options§ Open menu. Digits may be replaced by a "?" Set as default (wildcard) when numbers are entered in Set selected field as default for that type contacts: (e.g. default number Insert §Options§...

  • Page 46: New Group

    Contacts New group SIM contacts You can add personal groups. Contacts saved on SIM card are man- aged on this tab. SIM contacts contain <New group> less information than contacts saved on Select and enter the name of the phone. a new group.
  • Page 47 Contacts Convert SIM contact • Stored on phone: all contacts (except SIM contacts) Select SIM contact. • Distribution lists Open menu and select Edit. §Options§ Select criterion and confirm with Open menu and select §Options§ A list is displayed with contacts that Add more fields.
  • Page 48 Contacts Undo biz Groups Convert selected business card card to a regular contact. New group Enter name. Media field selected Add to Add contact(s) to new or group Play existing group. If con- e.g. Start playback of current ringtone tact(s) already belong to a ringtone.

  • Page 49: Send Contact

    Contacts Send contact Save Depending on save options location, select If you want to send/receive complete • copy/move to SIM: Only contacts, the contact is transmitted as a SIM information is vCard. saved. Extended version You can send your own/other contacts of the contact is kept.

  • Page 50: Voice-Activated Dialling

    Contacts Voice-activated dialling An appropriate prompt appears on the display. Speak the name You can dial numbers from the contacts (max. 3 seconds). Repeat the name after by speaking the name. SIM contacts, playback. distribution lists and groups cannot The two recordings have to be have a voice tag.

  • Page 51: Call Records

    Call records Call records ¢ Redial number Select call record list Missed calls). (e.g. Press in standby mode. Select entry. Your phone stores dialled, missed and received calls for convenient redialling. Audio and video calls are stored. Dial number (if available), make video call.

  • Page 52: Duration/Charges

    Call records List menu If the charge display is disabled or the currency is not entered, charge informa- Depending on the current situation, tion is not displayed. different functions will be offered. §Options§ Open menu. Reset all incoming/outgoing calls lists View list (see above).
  • Page 53 Call records Display costs • Reset account limit On/Off Reset remaining Activate/deactivate cost dis- play and confirm with Select and confirm with Account limit info Confirm notification to (PIN2 protected) reset account limit. The account limit is not supported by all SIM cards.

  • Page 54: Camera

    Camera Camera The phone has a front and rear camera Displayed information (page 12). Current picture/video setting If the slider is closed, you can only use the The following symbols are displayed: rear camera. Current brightness setting. You can view photos/videos taken with Ù...

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures

    Camera Taking pictures/videos • You can also press to pause/resume recording. Settings prior to taking • A video record/playback is paused if you open/close the slider. pictures/recording videos Decrease/increase bright- Reviewing pictures/videos ness. Brightness can be set in 7 levels (-3 to +3). Confirm save notification.

  • Page 56: Camera Options

    Camera Camera options Audio record Turn microphone on/off. The following functions are available, Self timer Photo shooting is de- depending on the current situation. layed. You can set the du- ration of the self timer §Options§ Open menu. (page 57). Press New picture/ start countdown.
  • Page 57 Camera Phone memory/MicroSD card Self timer (only for picture settings) Select default save location Set the duration for the self timer. and confirm with Select time duration and Frame rate (only for video settings) confirm with Set how many frames per second the video should capture.

  • Page 58: Create Message

    Create message Create message You can create SMS and MMS messages Ask your service provider whether this and e-mails. service is available. You may need to register for this service separately. ¢ ¢ Create message ¢ An MMS is composed of slides, each Select message type.
  • Page 59 Create message SMS options If the MMS could not be sent §Retry§ successfully, press Depending on the current situation, different functions will be offered. The following is displayed in the top §Options§ Open menu. display line: text entry mode, number of remaining characters and size of the Add item Select Picture/Video/...

  • Page 60: E-Mail

    Create message Add recipient Play again Start playback of all After at least one recipient has been slides. added, the field is displayed. You can Page duration Select time interval (in add multiple recipients. sec.), each slide is dis- Enter number/address or select contact: played when presented.
  • Page 61 Create message Writing/sending e-mails Attach item From My stuff: Select • any file ¢ ¢ Create message (also unknown type). ¢ E-mail From Contacts: Select • contact and add as Enter text/add items vCard. (see options menu). Name and size of the §Options§...

  • Page 62: Inbox

    Inbox Inbox The inbox contains all MMS, SMS, CB, e-mail and WAP push messages Press if you want to down- §No§ received on the phone. load later. The notification is ¢ ¢ saved in the Inbox. Inbox When the download is completed, a notification is displayed (see SMS section).
  • Page 63 Inbox E-mail If the message is highlighted, two lines are displayed: E-mails are not received automatically. • The first line contains the number or Before an e-mail can be read, it must be the respective contact and the time or retrieved from the server (page 65).
  • Page 64 Inbox Options menu • SMS messages may be stored on the phone memory or on the SIM card. The Depending on the current situation, storage location is indicated with an different functions will be offered. icon. §Options§ Open menu. • You can activate the option to have the oldest SMS message in the inbox auto- View Read SMS, MMS,...
  • Page 65 Inbox The listed files and the options menu Save sound e.g. Select the save loca- vary depending on the receive server tion (phone/memory- type (page 76) of the selected account. card). Downloaded file is saved in corre- POP3 account My stuff sponding The inbox on the phone contains all the folder (page 101).
  • Page 66 Inbox Retrieve e-mail Account Open account settings settings for highlight- Depending on the download mode ed account (page 75). (page 77), either entire e-mails or only the headers are retrieved, or you may be If no account is con- asked whether the entire e-mail or only figured create new account.

  • Page 67: Add To Contacts

    Inbox Move to folder Delete on phone Delete downloaded at- You can move e-mails from one sub- tachment on phone. POP3 account: the at- scribed folder to another. The move is tachment is deleted synchronised with the server the next permanently on time you retrieve e-mails.
  • Page 68 Inbox Save sender/contact details WAP push Contact details included in a The following messages are displayed: §highlighted§ message are displayed in the • Service Indication (SI) text. Numbers can be dialled immediately ( • Audio, video, image, text §Options§ Open menu and select •...

  • Page 69: Message Lists

    Message lists Message lists §Options§ Messages are displayed the same as in Open menu. the inbox (page 62). The most recently Edit Edit Message. edited/sent message is displayed at the top of the list. Send Send directly without editing (at least one Drafts recipient is added).

  • Page 70: Message Settings

    Message settings Message settings You can configure SMS, MMS, e-mails, The following options are displayed: cell broadcast (CB) and voice mail. Rename Rename SMS profile. SMS settings Message Enter number of centre message centre. ¢ ¢ Message settings Recipient ¢ ¢...
  • Page 71 Message settings Auto delete SMS SMS memory Phone/SIM Select default save location for If the function is activated, the oldest incoming SMS. SMS message in the Inbox will be SMS type deleted upon arrival of a new SMS Select delivery type. message.

  • Page 72: Mms Settings

    Message settings MMS settings Reset profile ¢ ¢ Select profile. Message settings ¢ ¢ Select function. §Options§ Open menu and select Reset profile. MMS profiles §Yes§ Confirm. The MMS parameters are configured in The MMS profile is reset to an unconfig- up to 5 different profiles.
  • Page 73 Message settings Req. read report Hide number If the function is activated a report is If the function is activated your number sent back when the recipient reads the is withheld from the recipient. MMS message for the first time. Yes/No Activate/deactivate function Yes/No...

  • Page 74: Auto Signature

    Message settings Allow deliv report Allow adverts If the function is activated, requested If the function is deactivated MMS- delivery reports are enabled. based advertisements are automatically rejected. Yes/No Activate/deactivate function Yes/No and confirm with Activate/deactivate function and confirm with If set to confirm the charge notification.

  • Page 75: E-Mail Settings

    Message settings E-mail settings Editing an account The account settings are grouped in the Before using this service you must set following areas: User Info, Connection the server access and your e-mail pa- Info and Message preference. Addition- rameters. You will receive the necessary ally you can add/create a signature.
  • Page 76 Message settings SMTP user IMAP4 Your login name for the If you want to use an server: the send server. Only if IMAP4 server, enter the SMTP authenticate: Internet address of the re- enabled in "Connection ceive server. If you do not info"...
  • Page 77 Message settings Msg preferences Include orig Yes/No Select to include on reply: You can edit the following fields: the original text in the reply message or not. Download Only headers/Full Select Req. deliv. Select Yes/No. mode: message/Ask user. receipt: Max msg Enter maximum e-mail Request read Select Yes/No.

  • Page 78: Cb Settings

    Message settings CB settings Topic status Select • Receive: New messages ¢ ¢ Message settings are received and stored ¢ Cell broadcast in the Inbox. No notifi- ¢ Select function. cation is displayed. Receive and notify: • Receive broadcasts New messages are re- ceived and stored in the You can activate and deactivate the CB Inbox.

  • Page 79: Voice Mailbox

    Voice mailbox Voice mailbox The service provider may supply you with two numbers: Most service providers supply you with • Mailbox number a mailbox in which a caller can leave a You call this number to listen to the voice mail for you if voice mails left for you.

  • Page 80: Internet

    Internet Internet ¢ ¢ Select function. Changing the prefix Get the latest information from the In- §Options§ Open menu and select ternet that is specifically adapted to the Prefix. display options of your phone. In addi- Select a prefix or select tion, you can download games and ap- Custom and enter prefix.
  • Page 81 Internet Multimedia Security Choose whether or not to download Navigate to functions. images, sounds or objects embedded on the Internet pages. Secure prompt Select Yes/No. Display a se- Navigate to functions. curity prompt when leaving a page with secure connec- Images Show images/...
  • Page 82 Internet Browser profiles §Options§ Open menu and select You can choose one of 5 browser pro- Enable/Disable for the files. A browser profile is a superset of highlighted certificate. an Internet profile, a connection profile and a startpage URL. WAP push The current browser profile is marked.

  • Page 83: Browser Options

    Internet Browser options Send link Display the URL of the current page for sending Depending on the current situation, via SMS/MMS/e-mail. different functions will be offered. Privacy Clear cache, Clear cook- §Options§ Open menu. Clear history Prefix confirm with Change URL prefix. Set as Set the current page as Home...
  • Page 84 Internet Entering special characters • If you would like to quit the browser §Exit§ while downloading: Press Select special characters. confirm to continue downloading in the background. Closing the slider The Internet browser is under licence of: has no effect on downloading in the background.
  • Page 85 Internet Depending on the application selected, You can use the browser to download applica- different options are available: tions (e.g. ringtones, games, pictures, anima- tions) from the Internet. Select Open the selected link. BenQ Mobile excludes all warranty and liability claims in respect of or in connection with any Launch Launch the selected...

  • Page 86: Games

    Games are offered on the Internet. You can download games to the phone (page 84). Once downloaded, these are available to you via the phone. Some games are already pre-installed on your phone. You will find these listed here: www.BenQ-Siemens.com/sl91...

  • Page 87: Organiser

    Organiser Organiser Calendar Weekly view ¢ ¢ Events are shown as vertical bars of dif- Calendar ferent colours on the horizontal hour di- vision. The first 2 upcoming or current You can enter events in the calendar. events for the current day are displayed The time and date must be set for the below the calendar.
  • Page 88 Organiser Calendar options Default repeat: Set the default repeat state for newly Depending on the current view different created events. functions are offered. Select the required time §Options§ Open menu. frame. Delete Non-repeating event: Possible settings are: Never, Daily, event §Yes§...

  • Page 89: Dictat. Machine

    Organiser New event/Edit event Information on the alarm Events are displayed in all calendar When the set date and time of the event views. Overlapping events are displayed are reached an audio and a visual alarm in parallel as different vertical bars. occur.

  • Page 90: Time Zones

    Organiser Time zones • If an error message is displayed, correct respective settings. ¢ ¢ Time zones • If you accept/establish a call during snychronisation, the synchronisation You can select the time zone in the might be stopped depending on your world map or the city list (page 117).
  • Page 91 Organiser Cont.database: Sync direction: Enter the path to the contact Select the direction in which database on the synchroni- synchronisation is to occur. Two-way: data is transferred sation server. in both directions between Cal. database: the phone and the server. Enter the path to the Mob.overwrite: phone calendar database on the...

  • Page 92: Extras

    Extras Extras Speed dial My menu is selected, the contacts list is opened. Select a contact. If the ¢ ¢ My menu Initialising... contacts list is empty, select to create a new contact. Create your own menu with frequently used functions, phone numbers from SIM toolkit (optional) the contacts list or applications.
  • Page 93 Extras End alarm Set time (hh:mm). The alarm will ring at the set time, even §Save§ Press to save changes. when the phone is switched off (unless The saved alarm is activated the phone is switched off in alarms off automatically.

  • Page 94: Fm Radio

    Extras FM radio Selecting from preset list §Options§ Open menu and select ¢ ¢ FM radio Preset stations. To use the radio function, the stereo Select station 1-10 from the headset must be connected to the §OK§ list and confirm with phone.

  • Page 95: Calculator

    Extras FM radio options Use function. The result is calculated and displayed §Options§ Open menu. immediately. Preset Open list of preset radio Basic functions stations stations. +, -, *, / Basic calculator types Add to Add current radio station Result presets to preset list.

  • Page 96: Sound Recorder

    Extras New recording Switch to the selection field. Record new Select the target amount/ Select. currency. The result is displayed. If a memory card is inserted (page 17), select save location: You can use both input fields Phone memory/MicroSD card alternately.

  • Page 97: Stopwatch

    Extras Playback Lap mode While the stopwatch is running, the Select recording. lap mode is available (see above). In lap mode, a lap is counted as the time Playback/pause, alternately. between subsequent key presses. §Stop§ Stop playback. The stopwatch continues to run and is For volume settings and additional displayed above the laps.

  • Page 98: Media Player

    Media player Media player ¢ Playback ¦ Select track/playlist When you view a picture/video or (page 98) and confirm listen to a melody, the application with (e.g. Camera, Messages, My stuff) starts the media player automatically. The playback is started. At the end of the track, the next track in the The media player functions are accessi- ble via 4 tabs: Music, Pictures,...
  • Page 99 Media player <New playlist> The media player offers the following Select and confirm functions for video playback: with Playback/Pause depending on current state. Enter name. (not within live stream) Open menu and select Save. §Options§ Rewind/Fast forward if You can add/remove files and change supported.

  • Page 100: Media Player Options

    Media player Slideshow • You cannot pause an audio/video Start automatic flow live stream. through pictures in cur- rent folder. Jump to • If you close the slider after having start- next/previous picture ed audio/video streaming, the stream- manually with navigation ing continues.

  • Page 101: My Stuff

    My stuff My stuff To organise your files, you can use the Index structure file system like a PC file manager. There Files are organised in folders. Some My stuff are some folders in for various folders have already been created data types for this purpose.
  • Page 102 My stuff Misc. Folder Content/Options Formats Files of media e.g. html, (e.g.) types that are not included in other Sounds Melodies, mp3,aac, folders, e.g. text recordings aac+, modules, Intenet aac++, The subfolder pages. If you try m3u, mid Ringtones is fixed. to open a file of amr, wav, entry: Start...

  • Page 103: License Manager

    My stuff Paste View license Transfer content of tem- Display license details porary memory into cur- (e.g. name, forwarding, rent folder. If you paste remaining, content content to another location, etc.). top level folder, only Renew Open browser to URL folders are displayed license/Buy of license server.

  • Page 104: Settings

    Settings Settings Profiles Profile settings ¢ ¢ Edit a default profile or create a new Profiles personal profile: Several settings can be stored in a phone Select profile. profile, for example to adapt the phone to the surrounding level of noise. §Options§...

  • Page 105: Ringtones

    Settings Headset Melody Headset Select a sound file to use as ringtone. The special profile is automati- My stuff cally set when an original headset is Select melody from attached (see also accessories, page 151). folder (page 101) and §Select§ confirm with Ringtones Tone...

  • Page 106: Themes

    Settings Game sounds/Startup In addition to the automatic exchange of theme parameters (e.g. switch on/off sound/Shutdown sound melody), you will have to manually set Set pre-defined sound effect for the se- parameters such as Logo. lected function. • When you select a theme all the compo- Press to switch tone On/Off.

  • Page 107: Vibration (Silent Alert)

    Settings Set Wallpaper/Logo Power save Wallpaper/Logo Set the time when the display goes into power save mode automatically. Select and confirm with Select time or deactivate the function and confirm Select file from correspond- My stuff with ing folder in (page 101) and confirm §Select§...

  • Page 108: Connectivity

    Settings Connectivity If the slider is closed: • A prompt is displayed asking whether ¢ ¢ Connectivity or not you would like to continue data transfer via Bluetooth. Reject the ® Bluetooth (BT) prompt to cancel the data transfer. • If another user tries to establish a con- Bluetooth is a short-range radio connec- nection and the device is trusted tion by means of which a headset or car...

  • Page 109: Data Counter

    Settings Known devices List options Display the list of known devices Depending on the current list (known (max. 10 devices). or last connected), different functions will be offered. Last connected Display the list of last 10 connected de- Select device from list. vices, including those that are currently §Options§...

  • Page 110: Internet Profiles

    Settings Connect.profiles may rename/edit/delete the profiles via the options menu. Depending on your provider up to Select profile from list and 25 profiles may be preset containing a confirm with collection of settings utilised by applica- tions. Depending on your provider you The following information is displayed may rename/edit/delete the profiles via and may be edited:...

  • Page 111: Shortcuts

    Settings Shortcuts Start function/call number The function is started or the number You can assign one important is dialled at the touch of a button. number/function to each softkey, the navigation key (every direction) Press and hold key to start and the number keys 2 to 9 (speed dial application/dial number.

  • Page 112: Call Setup

    Settings Call setup Check status ¢ ¢ Call setup Select to display ¢ Select function. current setting. Hide ID Diverts When you make a call, your number can You can specify the conditions be shown on the display of the called under which the call types should party or suppressed.
  • Page 113 Settings Divert other call types All calls All calls/Data/Fax/Messages All calls are diverted. Select a call type and Symbol in the top line of the Ç confirm with display in standby mode. Open menu and select Set. §Options§ Unanswered Enter the number you A call is diverted in the following want to divert to.
  • Page 114 Settings Any key answer If the standard picture is set, the default video mute file provided by the Incoming calls can be accepted by manufacturer or the service provider is pressing any key (except for displayed. Press to switch function §Change§...

  • Page 115: Phone

    Settings Phone Key tones ¢ ¢ Set the tone that is played when pressing Phone ¢ keys. Select function. Press to switch between Tone/Silent/Click. Language Click is set, a tone is played only for Set the language of the display text. the sensor keys (page 12).

  • Page 116: Phone Identity

    Settings Phone identity Master reset The phone identity number (IMEI) Reset the phone to default values is displayed. This information may be (factory setting). This does not affect the useful for customer service. SIM card or the network settings. Switch between tabs to dis- The reset has no bearing on files saved My stuff play additional information...

  • Page 117: Clock

    Settings Clock Time zone options §Options§ Open menu and select ¢ ¢ Clock option. The clock must be set correctly once at Set time Set a new time zone for start-up (page 22). zone the selected city. Confirm §Yes§ with Setting the time and date Auto time Enable/disable automatic...
  • Page 118 Settings Auto time If you activate auto time, the time zone is switched automatically to local time by the network. Press to switch function On/Off.

  • Page 119: Security

    Settings Security PIN codes ¢ ¢ See page 29: Security ¢ control, Change PIN, Change PIN2, Select function. Change phonecde Auto key lock This SIM only If activated, the keypad is locked auto- (PIN 2 or phone-code protected) matically if no key has been pressed for one minute in standby mode.
  • Page 120 Settings Activate/Deactivate When roaming Select and confirm You do not receive calls when you are with outside your home network. This means Enter the network password that no charges are incurred for and confirm with incoming calls. activate/deactivate barring Status check for selected call type.

  • Page 121: Network

    Settings Network Auto network ¢ ¢ If you activate this function, the phone Network ¢ searches automatically and selects the Select function. next network on the preferred network list. Otherwise you can select a different Network info network manually from the network list. Retrieve information about the network Press to switch function operator currently set.
  • Page 122 Settings Mode selection Fast search Make sure that your service provider If you activate this function, network supports the selected mode. reconnection is speeded up. Automatic/GSM only/ Select Press to switch function UMTS only On/Off. and confirm with...

  • Page 123: Accessories

    Settings Key 1/Key 2/Key 3 Accessories Select the key and confirm ¢ ¢ Accessories with ¢ Select function. Select function and confirm with Car kit Headset Car kit profile is activated automati- cally as soon as the phone is connected Only in combination with an original to a car kit.

  • Page 124: Mobile Phone Manager

    Copy photos taken with the phone onto your computer's hard disk. Songs > Phone You can download the latest version of the MPM software from the Internet at: www.BenQ-Siemens.com/sl91 SmartSync Copy MP3 or other music files from the hard disk of your computer to your phone.

  • Page 125: Phone Explorer

    Mobile Phone Manager Media Pool Phone Explorer The Media Pool offers you a convenient You can access the data in your phone option for managing ringtones, music quickly and easily with the Phone Ex- and videos. You can store your music plorer.

  • Page 126: Questions & Answers

    Questions & Answers Questions & Answers If you have any questions about using your phone, visit us at www.BenQMobile.com/customercare any time. For additional help, we have listed below some frequently asked questions and answers. Configuration service To help you set up your mobile phone for the data service WAP, MMS, e-mail and Internet, you can use a configuration service.
  • Page 127 Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution Charging error Battery totally discharged. 1) Plug in charger cable, battery is on charge. (charge icon not 2) Charge icon appears after approx. 2 hours. displayed). 3) Charge battery. Temperature out of range: Make sure the ambient temperature is right, wait +5 °C to +45 °C for a while, then recharge.
  • Page 128 Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution Impossible to make Memory is full. Delete entries in contacts (For standard functions entries in contacts. see page 26) or call up memory assistant (page 27). Voice mailbox not Call divert to mailbox not set. Set call divert to mailbox (page 79).
  • Page 129 Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution Picture quality not Pictures taken with the rear Transfer your pictures to a PC to view/zoom them. good when viewing camera (2MPix pictures) are On the PC the pictures are displayed in the resolu- a picture.

  • Page 130: Customer Care

    Customer Care Customer Care Brunei ............ 02 43 08 01 We offer fast, individual advice! You have Bulgaria ..........02 73 94 88 several options: Cambodia ..........12 80 05 00 Canada..........1 88 87 77 02 11 Our online support on the Internet: Chile............
  • Page 131 Customer Care Oman ............79 10 12 Pakistan ..........02 15 66 22 00 Paraguay..........8 00 10 20 04 Peru............. 0 80 05 24 00 Philippines ......... 0 27 57 11 18 Poland..........08 01 30 00 30 Portugal ..........8 08 20 15 21 Qatar ............

  • Page 132: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Your phone has been designed and manu- The suggestions given above apply equally factured to the highest of standards and to your phone, battery, charger and all should be treated with great care. The sug- accessories.

  • Page 133: Product Data

    Product data Product data Declaration of conformity Phone ID You will need the following details if you lose Hereby, BenQ Mobile, declares that this your phone or SIM card: SL91is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions the number of the SIM card (on the card): of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 134 Product data Action taken Time Reduction of (min.) standby time by Calling 30 - 90 minutes Light * 50 minutes Network search 1 15 minutes * Key input, games, organiser etc.

  • Page 135: Sar

    1.0 cm is required. The highest SAR value in this case was 1.13 W/kg. Information about this device model can be found at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid by searching the equipment authorization system using FCC ID: PWX-SL91.

  • Page 136: U.s. Fda

    U.S. FDA well. Although some research has been done to address these questions, no clear picture of the biological effects of this type of radiation has emerged to date. Thus, the available science does U.S. FDA not allow us to conclude that mobile phones are absolutely safe, or that they The U.S.
  • Page 137 U.S. FDA How much evidence is there that hand- For the past five years in the United held mobile phones might be harmful? States, the mobile phone industry has supported research into the safety of Briefly, there is not enough evidence to mobile phones.
  • Page 138 U.S. FDA is expected to bear on the accuracy and funded research based on such repeatability of these results. recommendations. 2. Researchers conducted a large battery Two other studies of interest have been of laboratory tests to assess the effects of reported recently in the literature: exposure to mobile phone RF on genetic •...
  • Page 139 U.S. FDA undertaken to provide the necessary by industry, will begin to generate this answers to the outstanding questions type of information. about the safety of mobile phones. What is FDA's role concerning the safety of mobile phones? What is known about cases of human cancer that have been reported in users Under the law, FDA does not review the of hand-held mobile phones?
  • Page 140 U.S. FDA • At the same time, FDA belongs to an conversations or for situations when interagency working group of the other types of phones are not available. federal agencies that have responsi- People who must conduct extended bility for different aspects of mobile conversations in their cars every day phone safety to ensure a coordinated could switch to a type of mobile phone...
  • Page 141 U.S. FDA Where can I find additional informa- Preece, AW, Iwi, G, Davies-Smith, A, tion? Wesnes, K, Butler, S, Lim, E, and Varey, A. Effect of a 915- MHz simulated mobile For additional information, see the phone signal on cognitive function in man. following websites: Int.

  • Page 142: Fcc/Industry Canada Notice

    FCC/Industry Canada Notice FCC/Industry Canada Notice Your phone may cause TV or radio Statement required by 15.19 and interference (for example, when using a RSS210 telephone in close proximity to This device complies with Part 15 of the receiving equipment). The FCC or FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada can require you to stop Industry Canada.

  • Page 143: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual property Intellectual property Intellectual Property infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts Restrictions furnished hereunder with software, All Intellectual Property, as defined apparatus or devices not furnished by below, which is owned by or otherwise BenQ Mobile, nor will BenQ Mobile the property of BenQ Mobile GmbH &...

  • Page 144: Ten Driving Safety Tips

    Ten Driving Safety Tips speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if they are available to you. Position your phone within easy reach. Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where you can grab it without removing your eyes Ten Driving Safety Tips from the road.
  • Page 145 Ten Driving Safety Tips calls with times you may be stopped at a Use your phone to help others in emergencies. stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial while Your wireless phone provides you a driving, follow this simple tip –...

  • Page 146: End User License Agreement

    End user license agreement End user license agreement This Software License Agreement 1. Software. ("Agreement") is between You and BenQ As used in this Agreement, the term Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG, Germany "Software" means, collectively: and/or one of its affiliates ("Licensor"). (i) all the software in Your phone, all of The Agreement authorizes You to use the the contents of the disk(s), CD-ROM(s),...
  • Page 147 End user license agreement (b) You may not use, modify, translate, pornographic material or in any reproduce or transfer the right to use the otherwise illegal manner. You agree that Software or copy the Software except as You shall only use the pre-loaded expressly provided in this Agreement.
  • Page 148 End user license agreement 4. Copyright. 6. Commencement & termination. This Agreement is effective from the first Licensor and/or its software suppliers and their respective affiliates own the date You use or install the Software. Your Software and all rights, including without end user rights automatically and limitation including proprietary rights immediately terminate without notice...
  • Page 149 End user license agreement 8. Not fault tolerant. does not meet the limited warranty provided with the phone and which is The Software may contain technoloy that returned in accordance with the is not fault tolerant and is not designed, requirements of the limited warranty.
  • Page 150 End user license agreement 10. Technical support. 12. Applicable law & general provisions. Licensor has no obligation to furnish You This Agreement shall be governed by and with technical support except as agreed in construed in accordance with the laws of writing between You and Licensor in the the State of California without regard to Limited Warranty provided with the...

  • Page 151: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Fashion & Carry Headset Purestyle HHS-120 High quality headset with removable Carrying Cases earpiece and key to accept calls. A range of carry cases is available at special- Headset Stereo HHS-150 ist shops or you can visit our online shop at: Stereo headset with key for listening to Original Accessories music and making calls.

  • Page 152: Car Solutions

    Accessories ® Office Car Kit Bluetooth Easy HKW-100 Bluetooth high-tech handsfree kit without Data Cable USB DCA-140 cable connection to the mobile phone. For connecting the phone to the USB port of Plugs into cigarette lighter socket - no the PC. With charging function. installation effort required.

  • Page 153: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree Contacts Call records > Enter URL Internet Bookmarks list History > Browser settings Multimedia Look and feel > Picture mode Security Camera Video mode Certificates WAP push Browser profiles > > Create message Messages Inbox Drafts E-mail Sent messages Voicemail...

  • Page 154: Video Telephony

    Menu tree > > > Messages Message settings MMS profiles E-mail Home retrieval > Calendar Roaming retrieval Organiser Dictat. machine Req. read report Time zones Req. deliv report Synchronisation Delivery time Validity period Games Hide number Media player Anon. messages Video telephony Allow read report Allow deliv report...
  • Page 155 Menu tree My stuff > Profiles Settings > Ringtones Volume > Themes Voice calls Melody Tone > Video calls Melody Tone > Messaging Melody SMS & MMS tone CBS alert tone E-mail tone > Calendar Melody Tone > Alarm clock Melody Game sounds Tone...
  • Page 156 Menu tree > > Settings Display Wallpaper Logo Greeting message Backlight time Brightness Power save > Vibration Standard Helicopter Shock Mosquito Train > > Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth active Data counter File location Connect.profiles Search Internet profiles Known devices Linger time Last connected Bluetooth name >...
  • Page 157 Menu tree > > > Settings Shortcuts Number keys Key 1 > Call setup Hide ID Key 9 Call waiting > Diverts All calls Voice calls Video calls Data Messages Any key answer > Video calls Show my image Select image >...
  • Page 158 Menu tree > > Settings Security Auto key lock Only protect. SIM > PIN codes PIN control This SIM only Change PIN Change PIN2 Change phonecde > Barrings All outgoing License manager Outg. internat. Download prompt Outg. int. x home All incoming >...

  • Page 159: Index

    Index Index Reject............37 Swap (change)..........38 Accessories ............151 Waiting ..........38, 112 Car solutions..........152 Call log lists............51 Energy ............151 Call setup ............112 Handsfree ..........151 Call waiting on/off........112 Multitainment..........152 Calling .............. 35 Office............152 Camera .............54 Settings............123 Key............... 13 Alarm clock ............. 92 Options ............
  • Page 160 Index Data counter..........109 Handset volume..........36 Date format ...........117 Handsfree talking ...........37 Declaration of conformity......133 Headset Dialled calls (call log) ........51 Accessories ..........151 Dialling code ........... 35 Settings............123 Dialling with number keys ......35 Hide ID on/off..........112 Dictating machine .......... 89 Hold call.............38, 40 Digital Rights Management ......
  • Page 161 Index Memory assistent..........27 Memory card........... 17 PC connection..........30 Menu speed dialling ........28 Phone Menu tree............153 Operating time.........133 Message Overview............. 12 Cell broadcast ..........62 Security settings........119 Drafts ............69 switch off (alarms off)....... 21 E-mail............60 switch on/off ..........21 Inbox ............
  • Page 162 Index Show clock on/off .........117 Text module ............34 Signal strength..........23 Themes............106 Silent Alert.............107 This SIM only on/off........119 SIM card Time format...........117 Clear barring ..........30 Time zones........22, 90, 117 Insert ............17 Time/Date..........22, 117 Problems...........127 Toolkit ............92 User guide symbols ........

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