WAP push ... 33 Voice mailbox/CB services ... 34 This is a summarised version of the User Guide. The complete version can be found on the Internet at this address: www.BenQ-Siemens.com/c81 Internet ... 35 Settings ... 37 Organiser ... 48 Extras ...
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 legal requirements and local restric- tions when using the phone. For example in aeroplanes, petrol stations, hospitals or whilst driving.
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Tones, music and handsfree talking are reproduced through the loudspeaker. Do not hold the phone to your ear when it rings or when you have switched on the handsfree function. Otherwise you risk se- rious permanent damage to your hearing. Only use original batteries (100% mercury-free) and charging devices.
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® Bluetooth Your phone has a Bluetooth interface. This makes it possible to establish a wireless connection with your phone and a headset of a car kit, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices. In order to establish a secure link between the devices and to prevent a third party from having access to your phone, you should ob- serve the following points: •...
Phone overview Softkeys The current functions of these keys are shown as §text§/symbols (e.g. Call key (green) Dial displayed/highlighted phone numbers/names, accepts calls. In standby mode, show last phone num- bers dialled. On/Off/End key (red) • Switched off: press to switch on. •...
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Integrated antenna Loudspeaker Volume control Display Ringtone • Press and hold in standby mode: switch all acoustic signals on/off (except alarm clock). • Press and hold during incoming call: switch off ringtone for this call only. Key lock Press and hold in standby mode: activate/deactivate key lock.
Display symbols Display symbols (selection) á Signal strength Þ Battery charge level, e.g. 50% Contacts Call records Internet/Service provider portal Games Organiser Messages Camera Extras Media player My stuff Alarm clock Settings Ç All calls are diverted. ½ Ringer (beep) off ¹...
Getting started Your phone's display is covered with a protective film. Remove this before using the phone. In rare cases static discharge can cause temporary discolouration in the display. However, this will disappear within approx. 10 minutes. Inserting SIM card/ battery The service provider supplies you with a SIM card on which all the im-...
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• Place the battery cover on the phone slightly off centre then slide it until it clicks into place. • To remove, press the battery cover , and slide it off the phone Additional information Please switch off your phone before re- moving the battery! 1.8 and 3 volt SIM cards are supported.
Charging the battery Charging The battery is not fully charged when delivered. Plug the charger cable into the bottom of the phone, plug the power supply unit into a mains power socket and charge for at least two hours (for charging via USB, see page 47).
Switching on/off, PIN entry Switching on/off Press and hold the red On/Off/End key. Entering the PIN The SIM card can be protected with a 4 to 8-digit PIN. Enter the PIN using the number keys. The charac- ters **** display to ensure nobody can read your PIN.
General instructions Standby mode The phone is in standby mode and is ready for use when the name of the service provider appears on the display. Press the On/Off/End key to return to standby mode from any situation. Receiving signal á...
Main menu options §Options§ Open menu. Search List output of the menu. Big letters Select one of two font sizes. Illumination Set display light brighter/darker. Eject card Data backup before remov- ing the RS MultiMediaCard. Tabs Switch between the indi- vidual tabs.
Standard functions Functions which appear repeatedly in the options menu are listed here. Open menu. §Options§ Edit Open the entry to edit. View Display entry. Delete Delete entry. New entry Create new entry. Sendö Select transmission service and medium for sending. Printö...
Security The phone and SIM card are protect- ed against misuse by several security codes. Keep these security codes in a safe place where you can access them again if required. PIN codes Protects your SIM card (personal identification number). PIN2 This is needed to set the charge detail display and to...
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PC and, for example, synchronise the contacts with Outlook®, Lotus Notes™ and other BenQ-Siemens phones. You will find Mobile Phone Manager on the CD-ROM supplied or you can download it from the Internet at: www.BenQ-Siemens.com/c81...
Text input Text input without T9 Press the number key repeatedly un- til the required character appears. After a brief interval the cursor will advance. Example: Press briefly once to write the letter a, twice for b etc. Press and hold to write the number.
Writing with T9 It is best if you finish a word without looking at the display. Simply press the keys where the rele- vant letter is located once. A blank space or moving to the right ends a word. Do not use special characters such as Ä.
Calling Enter number (always with area/international dialling code). A short press clears the last digit, a long press clears the phone number. Press the green Call key. The displayed phone number is dialled. Ending a call Press the red End key briefly.
Calling Call options Functions which are only available during the call are offered in the call menu. Swapping between 2 calls Establishing a second connection Open, then Hold. §Options§ Select phone number from Contacts or enter it manually. When the con- nection is established: Open call menu.
Contacts í ¢ You can store up to 2500 entries in this phone directory, with several phone and fax numbers plus addi- tional address details. Five tabs are offered for fast access: contacts, Groups, Online SIM, Filter Open Contacts (in standby mode). Switch between the indi- vidual tabs.
In the respective tabs: Select required input fields. Enter at least one name/ company. Enter phone number with dialling code. ú Open menu and select Save. Viewing/editing entries Select required entry. ü Open current tab to edit. ú Open options menu. Groups You are offered 10 different groups to enable you to arrange your con-...
General functions Different functions are of- §Options§ fered depending on the tab and the current situation. Filter Only those entries which match the filter criteria are displayed. Create Create a message for message the selected contact. Search ID Search for assigned Instant Message ID.
Call records Phone numbers are stored for easy redialling. í ¢ Select and open record. Select phone number. Dial phone number. Up to 500 entries are stored in the records: Calls missed The phone numbers of calls that you have received but not answered are stored for callback purposes.
Camera A camera is integrated in the phone. Use photos/videos as • wallpaper, logo, screensaver, startup and shutdown animation • a picture of your contact entries • an attachment to an MMS or e-mail Save photos and videos in (page 55) or on the My stuff (page 57).
Record video The video mode resolution is the same as the preview image resolution. Switch to the Record video ô Start video recording. A red dot appears in the display. õ End video recording. Video resolution It is possible to set the quality of the image for a video regardless of the preview image resolution.
SMS/MMS You can use your phone to send and receive messages via SMS and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service). Information about SMS You can use your phone to transmit and receive very long messages (up to 760 characters). They are auto- matically composed of several "nor- mal"...
Writing an MMS í ¢ ¢ Create new Layout An MMS may comprise a series of pages. Each page may contain a text, a picture/video and a sound. Re- member that pictures and sounds may be protected (note DRM, page 12). Content Enter text.
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Receiving/reading A new incoming message is dis- played ( ) in standby mode. ¿ Use the softkey under- neath to open the Inbox. ¢ ¢ Inbox Select the required message. ö Read the message or the notification about an MMS. To receive a complete MMS later on: Then select §Options§...
Draft í ¢ ¢ ¢ Draft The list of drafts is displayed. Mes- sages you have not yet finished can be saved as drafts. Outbox ¢ ¢ Outbox The list of messages not sent is dis- played. Failure may be caused by loss of network connection.
This function is not supported by all service providers. Please contact your service provider for more infor- mation. You will find a description in the comprehensive user guide on the Internet at: www.BenQ-Siemens.com/c81 ¢ ¢ Settings ¢ Save after send Sent list after sending.
E-mail Your phone has an e-mail program (client). Writing/sending í ¢ ¢ Create new Enter text. §Options§ Open menu, then select item. Choose between e.g. Text, Picture, Sound, and/or add an Video tachment. Insert a subject, then select Enter e-mail address or ú...
WAP push WAP push messages are transmitted from special service centres. If, for example, you have requested con- figuration data from your service provider this will be transmitted via WAP push. A new incoming message is dis- played ( ) in standby mode. ¿...
Voice mailbox/CB services Voice mailbox ¢ ¢ Voice mailbox Most service providers provide a mailbox in which a caller can leave voice mail for you. If the voice mail service is not part of your service provider's standard package, you will need to register for it, and possibly set it manually.
¢ ¢ Internet ¢ Select function. Download games, applications, sounds, graphics and more for your phone at wap.BenQ-siemens.com ("Downloads"). Internet access may require registration with the service provider. Access to the service provider Direct call-up of the browser with the URL from your service provider.
End connection Press to end the connec- tion and close the browser. Navigation in the browser ì • Select a link. • Settings, status on/off. §Back§ • Go back a level. • One input field/link forward/ back. • Scroll one line. Display symbols in the browser (selection) ²...
Settings Profiles í ¢ ¢ Profiles Several settings can be stored in a phone profile so that the phone can be adapted, for example, to the sur- rounding level of noise. • Six profiles are provided with de- fault settings. They can be changed however: General, Vibration, Meeting, Outdoor, Kit,...
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Themes í ¢ ¢ Themes Load a completely new visual pres- entation onto your phone. Various functions are re-organised on a theme basis at the press of a key, e.g. Animations, Sounds, Colour Font, Wallpaper Theme files are compressed to save memory space.
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Connectivity í ¢ ¢ Connectivity EGPRS EGPRS is a method for transmitting data in the mobile network faster than with GPRS. EGPRS info Display information on connection status. ® Bluetooth (BT) Activate/deactivate Bluetooth, give your phone a Bluetooth name, and manage the list of known Bluetooth devices.
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Consult your serv- ice provider or go to this address on the Internet for more information www.BenQ-Siemens.com/mobilesettings Fax/data Send voice/fax Set this function on the phone before transmission so that you can switch from voice mode to fax mode.
Shortcuts í ¢ ¢ Shortcuts Soft keys You can assign one function to the right softkey. Select key. ñ Call up the edit function. Scroll to new assignment in the list. ì Confirm. Apply The "Internet" is just used as an example here.
Call settings í ¢ ¢ Call settings Hide ID If activated, your phone number will not appear on the other party’s dis- play (depending on the service pro- viders). Call waiting If you are registered for this service, you can check whether it is set and you can activate/deactivate it.
Phone settings í ¢ ¢ Phone settings Language Set the language for the display text. Input language Select the language for text input. User dictionary Load and save database for T9 sup- port for the current language. Key tones Set the type of acoustic key acknowledgement.
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Master reset The phone is reset to the default val- ues (factory setting). This does not affect SIM card and network settings. In standby mode enter: # 9 9 9 9 # Clock í ¢ ¢ Clock Time/date The clock must be set to the right time once at start-up.
Security í ¢ ¢ Security Auto key lock The keypad is locked automatically if no key has been pressed for a specif- ic time. However, you can still be called and you can still make an emergency call. Lock/unlock keypad in standby mode. In each case: Press and hold.
Network í ¢ ¢ Network Line There must be two independent phone numbers registered. Network info The list of GSM networks currently available is displayed. Choose netwrk Network search is restarted. Pref. network If activated, the next network is di- alled in the order of your "preferred networks".
Automatic settings • Permanent illumination: activated. • Auto key lock: deactivated. • Charging the phone battery. • Automatic activation of the Car Kit profile when the phone is con- nected to the car kit. Headset Only in conjunction with an original headset.
Organiser í ¢ ¢ Select function. Calendar You can enter appointments in the calendar. Time and date must be set for the calendar to work correctly. The calendar offers you three views: monthly view, weekly view and daily view. Appointments are shown as a colour bar on the vertical hour divi- sion.
Dictat.machine í ¢ ¢ Dictat.machine Use the dictating machine to record short voice memos or for recording calls. New recording Record new Select. ô A brief beep sounds when the recording starts. Now dictate the text. ó ô Switch between pause/ record.
Extras í ¢ ¢ Select function. SIM services (optional) Your service provider may offer spe- cial applications such as mobile banking, share prices, etc. via the SIM card. Symbol for SIM services. For further information, please con- tact your service provider. My applications To help you organise the applica- tions you download from the Inter-...
Currency When you call up the function for the first time, you must enter currencies into which the conversions are to be made. Enter the name of the cur- rency (e.g. Euro). Open menu and select §Options§ with Save. Now enter the names and exchange rates of up to three additional cur- rencies for conversion.
Stopwatch The stopwatch can work with lap times and intermediate times. With timing, each time a time is taken the stopwatch returns to zero. With Split timing, the clock continues to run and the respective intermedi- ate time is stored (max. 99). ò...
Alarm clock í ¢ ¢ Alarm clock The alarm sounds at the set time even when the ringtones or the phone are switched off. The alarm clock is activated automatically after a change is made. Press to end the alarm. §Off§...
Media player Starting from an application When you are viewing a picture/ video or listening to a melody, the application starts a media playback. Direct number for the media player Press key. ¢ All the media files on your phone are offered on four tabs: Music, Playlist, Pictures, Select tab.
My stuff To organise your files, you can use the file system like a PC file manager. There are separate folders for the various data types in í ¢ The list of the folders and files is dis- played (on two tabs if an RS MultiMediaCard is used).
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Phone Manager”. You will find this on the supplied CD-ROM or you can download the relevant latest version of the MPM from the Internet at: www.BenQ-Siemens.com/c81 Directory structure Separate folders have already been created for different data types in stuff. These folders cannot be changed.
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Arranging files After the media player starts the fol- lowing tabs are displayed: Songs All AAC, AAC , AAC are displayed. Playlists All playlists (file format: .m3u) are displayed. Pictures/Videos All supported picture and video for- mats are displayed. All files stored in the phone or on the RS MultiMediaCard are automatically shown in a list in the tabs.
MPM offers you a wide range of functions. You can manage your address data and contacts and synchronise them with other BenQ-Siemens phones, dial on a mouse click and manage phone conferences. Creating, read- ing, saving and sending SMS mes- sages is also supported.
Customer Care We offer fast, individual advice! You have several options: Our online support on the Internet: www.BenQMobile.com/customercare We can be reached any time, any place. You are given 24 hour support on all as- pects of our products. Here you will find an interactive fault-finding system, a compila- tion of the most frequently asked ques- tions and answers, plus user guides and...
Care and maintenance Your phone has been designed and manu- factured to the highest of standards and should be treated with great care. The sug- gestions below will help you to enjoy your phone for many years. • Protect your phone from moisture and hu- midity.
Product data Declaration of conformity BenQ Mobile hereby declares that the phone described in this user guide is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The relevant declara- tion of conformity (DoC) has been signed. Please call the company hotline if you re- quire a copy of the original: www.BenQMobile.com/conformity...
European Union (RTTE) and international (ICNIRP) INFORMATION ON RF EXPOSURE / SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE (SAR) THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the lim- its for exposure to radio waves recommend- ed by international guidelines.
Guarantee certificate (UK) Without prejudice to any claim the user (cus- tomer) may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the customer shall be granted a manufacturer's Guarantee under the condi- tions set out below: • In the case of new devices and their com- ponents exhibiting defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, BenQ Mobile...
Guarantee certificate (IRL) Without prejudice to any claim the user (cus- tomer) may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the customer shall be granted a manufacturer’s Guarantee under the condi- tions set out below: • In the case of new devices and their com- ponents exhibiting defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, BenQ Mobile...
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Guarantee certificate (IRL) To invoke this Guarantee, please contact our online support on the Internet www.BenQMobile.com/customercare or the telephone service. The relevant number is to be found in the accompanying user guide.
Licence Agreement This License Agreement ("Agreement") is between You and BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG, Germany ("BenQ"). The Agreement authorizes You to use the Licensed Soft- ware, specified in Clause 1 below, which may be included in your phone, stored on a CD-ROM, sent to You by electronic mail or over the air, downloaded from BenQ Web pages or servers or from other sources un-...
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(d) You may not reverse engineer, decom- pile, modify, or disassemble those Licensed Software programs except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permit- ted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation. Parts of the Licensed Software may be sup- plied by third parties and may be subject to separate license terms.
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LIABILITY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE LICENSED SOFTWARE, EVEN IF BENQ IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAG- ES. THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY IF AND TO THE EXTENT BENQ´s LIABILITY IS MANDATORY UN- DER THE APPLICABLE LAW E.G.
Index Alarm clock... 53 All calls (diversion)... 42 All incoming (network barrings) ... 45 Any key to answer ... 42 Appointments... 48 Auto key lock ... 45 Auto last number redial... 19 Autom. display, clock ... 44 Band selection ... 46 Battery Charging ...
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Identity number (IMEI) ... 43 IMEI number ... 43 Inbox ...29 International dialling code ... 19 Internet ... 35 Key tones... 43 Last number redial ... 19 Licence Agreement ... 67 Limit (duration/charges)... 24 Logo... 38 Loss of phone, SIM card ... 62 Mailbox ...
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Index SIM card Clearing barrings ... 16 Inserting... 12 SIM services (optional) ... 50 SMS/MMS ... 27 SOS ... 11 Sound recorder ...51 Special characters ... 17 Standard functions... 14 Standby mode ... 12 Standby time ... 10 Start up animation ... 38 Stopwatch ...