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  • Page 2 EF51 Mobile Phone User Manual...
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2006. BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Mobile GmbH &...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information For your safety, please read the guidelines below carefully before you use your phone: Exposure to radio frequency signals Max. SAR measurement EU: GSM900: 0.778 W/Kg; DCS1800: 0.285 W/Kg. USA: PCS1900: 0.76 W/Kg (head); 0.354 W/Kg (body). Your handheld mobile phone is a low power transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.

  • Page 5: Phone Operation

    These standards are based on extensive scientific review. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the updated ANSI Standard. The design of your phone complies with these standards when used normally.

  • Page 6: Electronic Devices

    All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The material may complete the electrical circuit and become quite hot. To protect against such unwanted current drain, exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.

  • Page 7: Hearing Aids

    Persons with pacemakers: • Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON. • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket. • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise the potential for interference.

  • Page 8: Posted Facilities

    Posted facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notice so requires. Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. Blasting areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area”...

  • Page 9: European Union Directives Conformance Statement

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 10 EN55020 EN55022 EN55024 EN300328 Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use ear- or headphones at high volume.You can adapt over time to a higher volume, which may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. Set your volume to a safe level. If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use of your system.
  • Page 11 <Memo> viii Safety information...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety information ..............i 1. Preparing your phone for use ........1 Removing the back cover ............1 Inserting a SIM card ..............1 Installing a battery ..............2 Installing the back cover............3 Charging the phone ..............3 Turning the phone on .............4 The miniSD card..............5 2.
  • Page 13 Dialing an extension number............16 Speed dialing ................16 Listening to voicemails ..............16 Operations during a call ............17 Using the Phone Book............21 Adding contacts to the Phone Book .........21 Finding contacts in the Phone Book ........24 Last missed, dialed, and received calls ........25 Using the silent profile ............25 Using the MP3 player ............26 Turning the MP3 player on............26...
  • Page 14 Input methods ...............52 Changing the input method............52 Shifting between upper and lower case letters ......52 Multitap text input ..............52 T9 text input ................53 Numeric input ................54 Entering symbols ...............55 Bluetooth and USB connections...........55 Bluetooth..................55 USB Connection ................56 4. Menus ................59 Phone Book................59 Find.....................59 Add .....................59...
  • Page 15 Cleanup All ................62 Duration..................62 Cost.....................62 Games ..................63 All Games ...................63 Settings ..................64 Memory Status................64 Entertainment ................64 Camera ..................64 MP3 Player.................64 FM Radio..................65 Recorder ..................66 Composer...................66 Media Center .................69 Images ..................70 Music ..................70 Other ..................71 Format miniSD ................71 Memory Status................71 Tools ..................72 Alarm..................72 Connectivity................73 World Clocks ................73...
  • Page 16 Setting shortcuts ................75 Using shortcuts ................75 Calculator...................75 Currency Converter..............76 Stopwatch...................76 Countdown Timer..............77 Voice Commander (Speech-to-music/Speech-to-dial)...77 Services ...................77 WAP Service................77 NAP Settings ................79 Service Number .................79 STK Menu ..................79 Settings ...................80 Date & Time................80 Auto Power On/Off ..............80 Profiles..................80 Display..................82 Audio..................82 Key Assignment .................83 Call Settings................83 Answer Mode ..................83...
  • Page 17 Active Line ..................86 User Group ..................87 Network..................87 Network Mode................87 Available List...................88 Band Setting ..................88 Connection..................88 Security..................88 PIN Code..................88 Phone Lock ..................89 SIM Lock ..................89 Auto Keypad Lock ................89 Power Saving Mode ..............89 Language ..................90 Input...................90 Flight Mode................90 Q-Fi Mode..................90 Restore..................90 5.

  • Page 18: Preparing Your Phone For Use

    Preparing your phone for use Removing the back cover 1. Use a thin object such as a finger nail to put in the groove at the center top edge of the back cover as illustrated. 2. Lift the cover off the phone. Inserting a SIM card Slide the entire SIM card into the slot in the direction of the arrow shown on the compartment, with the metal contacts of the SIM card facing down...

  • Page 19: Installing A Battery

    If you wish to remove the SIM card, first SIM card press down the locking tab, then slide the SIM card out in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. Locking tab A SIM card can be easily damaged if its metal contacts become scratched.

  • Page 20: Installing The Back Cover

    Installing the back cover Insert the tabs on the inside bottom edge of the back cover into the slots on the bottom of the phone, then swing the cover down onto the phone to lock in place. Charging the phone 1.

  • Page 21: Turning The Phone On

    • When the battery is discharged, the charging may not start immediately when you plug in the connector. Wait 10 to 15 minutes for the phone to begin charging. Turning the phone on 1. Open the flip. 2. Long-press to turn the phone on. The phone will display the welcome animation.

  • Page 22: The Minisd Card

    5. The idle screen will be displayed, as well as network signal strength and the name of the network operator. You can now use the phone. If the phone is not able to detect the designated network, or links to a network that you are not authorized to use, the signal strength meter will show no bars.

  • Page 23: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Your phone at a glance Front closed, left and back Camera lens Earpiece Speaker Voice commander key Volume key Display Camera shutter button Charger socket Flip keypad The flip keypad is used for performing the MP3 function and for answering and ending a phone call.
  • Page 24 Front open Earpiece Navigation keys Left soft key Right soft key Dial/Answer key Power on/off key OK key Alphanumeric keys Flip Right and bottom Microphone Headset/Data cable jack MiniSD slot Getting to know your phone...

  • Page 25: Idle Screen

    Idle screen Status bar Name of network operator Press to enter Press to enter Press to enter the main menu. the indicated function. the indicated function. • To set the wallpaper of the display, go to Settings > Display > Wallpaper.

  • Page 26: Icons In The Status Bar

    Icons in the status bar Icon Function Description Signal strength of the network. The more Signal strength bars indicated, the stronger the signal. Current level of battery power. The more Battery status bars indicated, the more power remains. GPRS in use GPRS has been activated.

  • Page 27: Using The Keys In Idle Mode

    Icon Function Description Silent The Silent profile is activated. Outdoors The Outdoors profile is activated. Personal The Personal profile is activated. Stereo Headset A stereo headset is connected to the phone. Divert The call divert is activated. Roaming is activated (not within your regular Roaming network).
  • Page 28 Commands and functions Left soft key • Press to perform the function indicated on the bottom left of the display. To designate the function to be accessed by the left soft key, go to Settings > Key Assignment. See page 83. Right soft key •...
  • Page 29 Commands and functions # key • Press to enter "#". • For extensions: After entering a phone number, long- press to enter a "P" and then enter the extension number. • When playing music, press to create a 3D sound effect.

  • Page 30: Menu Navigation

    Menu navigation 1. In idle mode, press to bring up the main menu. 2. Use the navigation keys to scroll up, down, left or right through the menu. For example, scroll to Settings, and press to enter its menu. 3. Use to scroll to a submenu, for example Profiles, and press to enter the submenu item.

  • Page 31: Using Your Phone

    Using your phone Call functions Making a phone call In idle mode, enter the phone number. Press to dial your call. Ending a phone call To end a call, do one of the following: • With the flip closed, press on the flip keypad.

  • Page 32: Rejecting An Incoming Call

    Rejecting an incoming call To reject an incoming call, do one of the following: • With the flip closed, press on the flip keypad or long-press the upper portion of the volume key on the left side of the phone. •...

  • Page 33: Making An Emergency Call

    Making an emergency call To call emergency services, enter 112 (the international emergency number) and then press to dial the call. You can make an emergency call even if your phone is locked or cannot access your network, or if there is no SIM card inserted, as long as you are within range of a network which is supported by your phone.

  • Page 34: Operations During A Call

    • If the voicemail number is not stored in the memory, you will not be able to access your voicemail by long-pressing . In this case, you will need to manually set the number by going to Messages > Voicemail > Set Number.

  • Page 35: Call Menu

    • When there is an active call and a call on hold. a. Press (Swap) to resume the call that is on hold, and put the active call on hold. b. Press to show a list of calls that you can end. Making a second call* Enter a phone number, or select one from the Phone Book or call record, and then press...
  • Page 36 Use Headset Allows you to use the Bluetooth headset. For more information, see page 55, "Establishing a connection with your Bluetooth headset". Use Loudspeaker/Handset Turns on/off the loud speaker function. Phone Book Allows you to search for a number in the Phone Book. Call Records Allows you to view missed, received, and dialed calls.
  • Page 37 Send DTMF When the phone is connected to other devices or services, you can send DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) strings. Your phone will emit tones to communicate with answering machines, pagers, computerized telephone services, and so forth. Enter the number and then press to send the DTMF string.

  • Page 38: Using The Phone Book

    Calculator Allows you to use the calculator. For details see page 75, "Calculator". Using the Phone Book Adding contacts to the Phone Book The capacity of a phone book on your SIM card depends on the type of SIM card provided by your network operator. 1.
  • Page 39 Phone book fields on SIM card memory Name The contact's name. Number The contact's phone number. Used to select a caller group for the contact. Caller Group To define each caller group, go to Phone Book > Caller Group. See page 60. Phone book fields on phone memory Name The contact's name.
  • Page 40 Additional phone book fields on phone memory Mobile Number The contact's mobile phone number. Home Number The contact's home phone number. Office Number The contact's office phone number. Other Number Other phone number for the contact. Home Address The contact's home address. Office Address The contact's office address.

  • Page 41: Finding Contacts In The Phone Book

    Used to set the image that will appear on the display when there is an incoming call from the contact. Image ID The image set in this field will replace the image associated with the contact's caller group, if any. Finding contacts in the Phone Book 1.

  • Page 42: Last Missed, Dialed, And Received Calls

    • Press (Option) to Add, Edit, Copy to SIM/Copy to Phone, Call, or Delete a contact. To send the contact's data by SMS or by Bluetooth, select Send vCard. For information on using Bluetooth, see page 55, "Bluetooth". Last missed, dialed, and received calls •...

  • Page 43: Using The Mp3 Player

    1. When you long-press to activate the silent profile, the phone will vibrate for one second. The icon will appear in the status bar. 2. To turn off the silent profile, long-press To select or define a profile, go to Settings > Profiles. See page 80, "Profiles".

  • Page 44: Playing The Music

    Playing the music Using the flip keypad (with the flip closed) •If elapsed time is View tracks/ less than or equal current playlist to 2 seconds, press •Play the next song to play the •Long press to fast- previous song. •If elapsed time forward.

  • Page 45: Using The Mp3 Player Menu

    MP3 playback screen Current EQ 3D sound activated (Equalizer) mode Current repeat mode The number of the current song/total number of songs Elapsed time/total Name of the playback time current song Sample Rate Volume Bit Rate (BR) The song's audio wave spectrum Tracks will be played in the sequence they are saved.
  • Page 46 Navigating the MP3 player menu using the flip keypad In addition to the handset keypad, you can also use the flip keypad as shown below to navigate the menu. Enter the menu Scroll up Back to the previous menu or the MP3 screen Confirm selection Scroll down...

  • Page 47: Adjusting Volume

    6. Press (Done) to save the setting. Selecting a playlist to play 1. Select Playlists. 2. In the Playlists screen, scroll to the desired playlist and press 3. Select the desired track and press . The MP3 player will play the tracks on the selected playlist.
  • Page 48 Using the headset To listen to MP3 using the headset, select Settings > Use Headset. For details on using the Bluetooth headset, see page 55, "Bluetooth". For accessories that are compatible with your phone, please contact your local BenQ Mobile office to inquire about availabilities and detailed information.
  • Page 49 Producing 3D sound effects Press or select Settings > Use 3D Sound to produce 3D sound effects during playback. When a Bluetooth headset (A2DP) is in use, this feature is not available. Setting the display mode Select Settings > Display Mode and set the display mode of the MP3 player.

  • Page 50: Using The Camera

    Using the Camera Your phone features a digital camera that allows you to take a picture to be set as an image ID or wallpaper, or to be sent in a MMS. Taking pictures 1. To activate the camera mode, on the idle screen long-press the camera ) or choose the menu: Entertainment >...

  • Page 51: Adjusting Camera Mode Settings

    5. Press or the camera shutter button ( ) to take a picture. The picture will be saved to the phone memory or to the miniSD automatically according to the setting you made. For the options of previewing pictures, see page 38, "Managing your pictures". To delete the newly saved photo, press (Delete).

  • Page 52: Icons In Camera Mode

    3. To view camera mode settings, select Settings. When the setup is done, press (Save) to save the settings. Options of camera mode settings are as follows Icon Name Functions Image Size Allows you to set the desired image size. Enables you to apply a tone or color to your Effect picture to create an artistic effect.
  • Page 53 Scene Icon Mode Auto People Landscape Sunny Sunset Night Snow Text Image size Icon Mode 1280 x 960 640 x 480 320 x 240 128 x 128 (Wallpaper) Using your phone...

  • Page 54: Shooting Mode

    When the image size is 1280 x 960, the feature of consecutive shooting will be disabled. When the image size is 640 x 480, only 2 and 4 MultiShot modes will be available. Self-Timer Icon Function 5 Seconds 10 Seconds Shooting Mode Icon Function...

  • Page 55: Managing Your Pictures

    Icon Function Phone Memory Managing your pictures (Option) and select View Photos. 1. Press 2. Select the desired folder, if any. 3. Scroll to select a desired picture, and press to display it in full. 4. Press (Option) to bring up the available options for the picture.
  • Page 56 Name Options Allows you to generate various facial expressions Face Morph according to the four spots you have manually positioned over the picture. See instructions below. Allows you to move the picture to the miniSD card or Move phone memory, or to a designated folder. Allows you to copy the picture to the miniSD card or Copy phone memory, or to a designated folder.
  • Page 57 Face Morph 1. Activate the face mask and take a photo. 2. Press and select Face Morph. If you wish to apply an expression to a photo in the Media Center, display the photo in full size and press four times consecutively to place red spots in the corners of the eyes and the corners of the mouth, which are normally used to make facial expressions.

  • Page 58: Voice Commander (Speech-To-Music/Speech-To-Dial)

    Voice Commander (Speech-to-music/ Speech-to-dial) With Voice Commander you can make voice digit dialings, call contacts, and play MP3 tracks by saying corresponding voice commands to the phone. Please refer to page 96, "Appendix: Voice Tags" for command tags used to activate functions provided in Voice Commander (Speech-to- music/Speech-to-dial), in different languages.

  • Page 59: Using Voice Commander

    Voice digit dialing training for the phone You can say the phone number you want to call and the phone dials it for you. For better accuracy and speedier dialing, you can teach the phone to recognize the way you say numbers. 1.

  • Page 60: Messages

    Call [contact] 1. Say “call [name of the contact]” after being prompted. 2. When a match is found, say “confirm” after being prompted and the phone will dial the phone number. Say “cancel” to stop or press when the flip is closed to end the connection. If more than one choice is available, select the desired contact and press to call.

  • Page 61: Sms

    To enter the Messages menu, select in the main menu. Receiving a new message 1. When you receive a new message, the icon and a text message showing the number of messages appear on the display. 2. To read the message, press .

  • Page 62: Managing Inbox

    4. When you finish editing the message, press to Send Message, Save to Drafts, Save to Private Folder, or Discard the message. Managing Inbox Your phone saves incoming messages in the Inbox. To manage Inbox messages, go to SMS > Inbox. A list of messages received appear. To view a message, scroll to it and press Read messages saved on the phone or on the SIM will be marked by...

  • Page 63: Mms

    Managing Private Folder Go to SMS Private Folder. The phone code is required to enter > Private Folder. The default phone code is 1234. To change the phone code choose the menu Settings > Security > Phone Lock. Defining quick message templates Go to SMS >...
  • Page 64 Reading a message Having successfully downloaded the MMS message, a text message showing the sender’s name or address appears on the display. Press to play the MMS message page by page. Creating a new message 1. To write and send a new MMS message, go to MMS > New. To edit the message content, scroll to the Content: and then press Press (Option) to execute the following tasks:...
  • Page 65 • Cc: Allows you to send the message as a carbon copy to others. • Bcc: Allows you to send the message as a confidential carbon copy to others. • Priority: Allows you to set the priority for this message. •...
  • Page 66 Managing Private Folder Go to MMS Private Folder. The phone code is required to enter > Private Folder. The default phone code is 1234. To change the phone code choose the menu Settings > Security > Phone Lock. Templates To use the preset MMS templates, go to MMS Templates.

  • Page 67: Voicemail

    Size Limit Sets the maximum size for a message that the phone receives. If an incoming message exceeds this size, the phone will not be able to download that message. Server Info Activates the MMS server used for sending and receiving MMS messages.

  • Page 68: Cell Broadcast

    Cell Broadcast Cell broadcast messages are messages that your network operator broadcasts to all phones within a particular area. These messages are broadcast in numbered channels. For example, channel 030 might be for local weather, 060 for traffic reports, 080 for information about local hospitals, taxis, pharmacies, and so forth.

  • Page 69: Input Methods

    Input methods When an editing screen is displayed, the current text input method is indicated in the upper right corner of the screen. The phone has the following input methods. Multitap text input Numeric input T9 text input Changing the input method When an editing screen is displayed, repeatedly press until your desired input method appears.

  • Page 70: T9 Text Input

    • Press to enter a space before beginning a new word. Long press to feed a new line. • While entering text, use the scroll key to move the cursor. Press (Clear) once to delete one character; long-press (Clear) to delete all entered text. Options when using multitap text input When entering text using multitap text input, you can access the following options by pressing...

  • Page 71: Numeric Input

    • Once the correct word is highlighted or is entered, press to enter the word. • Short press to enter a space before beginning a new word. Long press to feed a new line. • While entering text, use the navigation keys to move the cursor. Press (Clear) once to delete a character;...

  • Page 72: Entering Symbols

    Entering symbols To open the symbol table, press . Press again to open the next page. Scroll to highlight the desired symbol. Press to place the symbol in the text. Bluetooth and USB connections Bluetooth Your phone features Bluetooth technology which allows you to have a wireless connection between your phone and your Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 73: Usb Connection

    2. You will be asked to search and to add Bluetooth devices, press (Yes) to begin searching. Make sure that your Bluetooth headset is switched on and is in "pairable mode". 3. When a list of devices appear on the screen, select a device to connect to and press 4.

  • Page 74: Mass Storage

    2. Connect the phone to the computer using the phone's data cable. Plug the cable's smaller end into the data cable jack on the right side of the phone, and the bigger end into the computer's USB port. 3. The phone will display a USB Connection menu. Select the desired task from the following: Mass Storage To transfer files between the computer and the miniSD Card/phone...
  • Page 75 MTP stands for Media Transfer Protocol, which standardizes the way computers with Windows installed transfer data to portable media devices. To transfer files protected by Microsoft Digital Rights Management (MS- DRM), you need to select MTP to activate Windows Media Player 10, which is used for transferring MS-DRM protected files from a computer to the phone.

  • Page 76: Menus

    Menus The phone features various functions and they are organized in the menus and sub-menus. The main menu consists of nine categories. Each category has related sub-menus. For information about navigating menus, see page 13, "Menu navigation". Phone Book Find Used to locate a contact in the Phone Book.

  • Page 77: Delete

    Delete Deletes a contact from the phone book. You can delete one contact at a time, or delete all contacts at once. Caller Group Caller groups are combinations of phone settings used to identify a particular group of contacts. (Option) to select the ring tone (Ring ID) or image 1.

  • Page 78: My Number

    (Option) and select Save to save all the entered data, or 2. Press select Send vCard to send this business card in a short message. My Number This option allows you to store your phone number and name. Memory Status Shows you the number of entries that have been stored and the maximum entries that can be stored, on the SIM and on the phone.

  • Page 79: Dialed

    Dialed Shows your most recent dialed calls. See page 25, "Last missed, dialed, and received calls" for details. Cleanup All Deletes all of the call records. Duration This feature is only accessible if supported by your network operator. Last Shows the duration of the last call. Shows the total time for all calls.

  • Page 80: Games

    Shows the total cost of all calls. Reset Resets all call cost records. Requires entry of the PIN2 code. Limit Shows the current limit set for total call costs. Settings Allows you to set the unit price and a currency for calculating call costs.

  • Page 81: Settings

    Settings Internet Setting If the Java application activated requires the Internet connection, you need to select the appropriate network access point here. To configure network access point settings, go to Services > NAP settings. See page 79, "NAP Settings". Java Version Shows the phone's Java virtual machine version.

  • Page 82: Fm Radio

    FM Radio To listen to the FM radio on your phone, first connect your stereo headset to the phone. For accessories that are compatible with your phone, please contact your local BenQ Mobile office to inquire about availabilities and detailed information. 1.

  • Page 83: Recorder

    • Use Loudspeaker: Turns the loudspeaker on. The stereo headset must remain connected to the phone even if the loudspeaker is turned on. Recorder (Option) and select Save to decide whether recordings 1. Press are to be saved on the miniSD or in the phone memory. 2.
  • Page 84 Note format Octave Length Sharp Pitch Entering default notes Press key 1 to key 7 to enter quarter notes in the middle octave: 4C5, 4D5, 4E5, 4F5, 4G5, 4A5 and 4B5. "4" on the left indicates a quarter note; "5" indicates the middle octave.
  • Page 85 Adjusting a note's octave Press key 0 to adjust a note's octave. The octave of a note is represented by the numbers shown in the chart: On-screen number Represented octave Lower octave Middle octave Higher one octave Higher two octaves Adding a sharp to a note Press to add a sharp '#', which raises the note a semitone.

  • Page 86: Media Center

    • Time Beat Sets the tempo. 4. After you have finished editing the notes in the channel, press to return to the channel list. You can now repeat the above steps to create another channel of music. 5. When you are finished with all the channels, press (Option) in the channel list screen to access the following options: •...

  • Page 87: Images

    Images Images stores pictures and images saved in the phone or on the miniSD. 1. Select the desired folder and scroll to the desired picture. 2. Press to display the selected picture. Scroll up or down to display the next or previous picture. 3.

  • Page 88: Other

    2. Press to play the music of the file. 3. Press (Option) to perform the following: • Send: Allows you to send the audio file by SMS, MMS or Bluetooth. For information on using Bluetooth, see page 55, "Bluetooth". • Delete: Deletes the selected MP3 file. •...

  • Page 89: Tools

    Tools Alarm 1. Select the alarm to set. 2. Press the left and right navigation keys to turn the status on. 3. Scroll to an option and change the setting as needed. Frequency Allows you to select the days you want the alarm to sound. Time Allows you enter the time for the alarm to sound.

  • Page 90: Connectivity

    Connectivity For information on Bluetooth and USB connections, see page 55, "Bluetooth and USB connections" World Clocks This feature displays current local time and date for major cities around the world. To make use of the World Clocks feature you must set your phone's time and date correctly.

  • Page 91: To Do List

    4. To send a memo by SMS or by Bluetooth, select the preferred memo, (Option) to select Send vCal. then press For information on using Bluetooth, see page 55, "Bluetooth". 5. To auto delete the memos, press (Option) and select the Auto Delete After.

  • Page 92: Setting Shortcuts

    Setting shortcuts 1. Scroll the selection box to the number key you wish to use as a shortcut key. You can also press the actual alphanumeric key to select it. 2. To add a function, press (Option) and select Add Function. To add a phone number, press (Option) to and select Add Phone.

  • Page 93: Currency Converter

    1. Enter numbers using alphanumeric keys; To enter a decimal point press 2. Perform calculations using the navigation keys and as indicated on the Calculator screen. 3. Press (B.Space) to delete numbers and symbols entered. Currency Converter Currency converter allows you to convert currencies and set the exchange rate.

  • Page 94: Countdown Timer

    Countdown Timer Countdown timer allows you to specify length of time to count down. 1. Enter the length of time you want to count down. 2. Press and the timer starts counting down to zero. 3. Press to halt the Countdown Timer. 4.

  • Page 95: Wap Settings

    Browsing a webpage Referring to the soft key commands appear on the screen, press to perform needed tasks while browsing a webpage. Scroll up or down until the item you want was highlighted, and then press to select it. Ending the online session While online, press to close the browser and return to the previous menu.

  • Page 96: Nap Settings

    • Port: Enter the connection port specified by the network operator. • NAP: If you use a GPRS network, select GPRS NAP (Network Access Point) settings or CSD NAP settings to get online. If you use a dialup network, you are restricted to selecting only the CSD NAP settings to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 97: Settings

    Settings Date & Time Used to set the time and date, as well as the format that will be displayed on the idle screen. • Date: Allows you to set today's date. • Time: Allows you to set the current time. •...
  • Page 98 1. Scroll to the desired profile and then press to activate this profile. You can choose from among the following profiles: • Normal: This is the default profile. • Meeting: The options in this profile have been preset to suit a meeting environment.

  • Page 99: Display

    Display • Theme: You can change the appearance of the display. Select different themes to change the display color and background. • Wallpaper: Designates the wallpaper used for the idle screen. • Welcome Message: Allows you create a welcome message to be displayed when the phone is turned on.

  • Page 100: Key Assignment

    Key Assignment Allows you to assign functions to the left and right soft keys and navigation keys. When functions have been assigned, you can access them by pressing their corresponding keys in idle mode. 1. Scroll to the desired key and press 2.

  • Page 101: Show Number

    2. Scroll down to the Duration field to specify the interval of time at which the phone emits a beep during a call. 3. Press to save this setting. Show Number Decides whether your phone number will be displayed on the recipient's phone when you make a call.

  • Page 102: Call Barring

    Call Barring You can request that your network operator block the dialing or receiving of certain calls. To activate or cancel any of the options below, you must enter the network password provided by the network operator. Requires the support of the network operator. All Outgoing Blocks dialing of any calls from the phone.

  • Page 103: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting If there is an incoming call when you are in the middle of another call, the screen will display the waiting call message to alert you. Requires the support of the network operator. Auto Redial If there is no answer at a number you have dialed, the phone will automatically redial.

  • Page 104: User Group

    User Group • User Group: Used to create a closed group of callers based on a service provided by the network operator. The members of a User Group can call each other, but cannot conduct calls with anyone outside the group unless special provisions are made. •...

  • Page 105: Available List

    Available List The phone will list all the available networks so that you can manually choose the preferred one. Not all networks listed will necessarily be available for use. If you require further information, contact your network operator. Band Setting Allows you to set an appropriate band in the GSM network system.

  • Page 106: Phone Lock

    • PIN1 Code: Used to activate, deactivate or change the PIN1 Code. To change the PIN1 Code, select Set Status and set to On. Enter PIN1. • PIN2 Code: Used to change the PIN2 code. The procedure is the same as for the PIN1 Code. Phone Lock Once the phone lock is activated, you will be required to enter the phone code when the phone is turned on.

  • Page 107: Language

    Language Allows you to select the language that the phone will use. Input Allows you to set the default input methods that will be used in the text input mode. Flight Mode When you are on a flight where the use of mobile phones is prohibited, select this option so that the phone will not link to any network, and the alarm, and calendar reminder will also be turned off.

  • Page 108: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Take note of the points noted below to ensure that you are using the phone properly and to extend the lifespan of the phone. • Store the phone and its accessories out of the reach of children. •...

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it performs erratically, you can consult the information in the chart below. If your particular problem cannot be resolved using the information in the chart, contact the dealer where you purchased the phone. Problem Possible cause Solution...
  • Page 110 Problem Possible cause Solution • If you are located in an area The standby time is where signaling is weak, related to your network temporarily shut off the operator's system phone. configuration. The same phone used with different network operators' systems will not provide exactly the same length of standby time.
  • Page 111 Problem Possible cause Solution • Contact your network SIM card invalid. operator. Unable to • Check the service area with You are not within the connect to the your network operator. network's service area. network. • Move to an open space, or if Poor signal.
  • Page 112 Problem Possible cause Solution Unable to • Delete unnecessary data The Phone Book's from the Phone Book. enter memory is already full. information into the Phone Book. • Contact your network Your network operator Unable to operator. does not support these select certain features, or you have not applied for services that...

  • Page 113: Appendix: Voice Tags

    Appendix: Voice Tags hese command tags are used to activate functions provided in Voice Commander. For example, to play music, you can use two strings: Play Music and Play MP3. Appendix: Voice Tags...
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  • Page 118: Customer Care

    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 aspects of our products. Here you will find an interactive fault-finding system, a compilation of the most frequently asked questions and answers, plus user guides and current software updates to download.
  • Page 119 Bahrain........... 40 42 34 Bangladesh ......0 17 52 74 47 Belgium ........0 78 15 22 21 Bolivia ........0 21 21 41 14 Bosnia Herzegovina....0 33 27 66 49 Brunei........02 43 08 01 Bulgaria ........02 73 94 88 Cambodia........
  • Page 120 Ireland ........18 50 77 72 77 Italy........02 45 27 90 36 Ivory Coast........ 05 02 02 59 Jordan........0 64 39 86 42 Kenya........... 2 72 37 17 Kuwait ......... 2 45 41 78 Latvia........... 7 50 11 18 Lebanon ........
  • Page 121 Qatar ......... 04 32 20 10 Romania....... 02 12 09 99 66 Russia ........ 8 80 02 00 10 10 Saudi Arabia......0 22 26 00 43 Serbia........01 13 07 00 80 Singapore ........62 27 11 18 Slovak Republic ....02 59 68 22 66 Slovenia ........

  • Page 122: Guarantee Certificate (Uk)

    Guarantee certificate (UK) Without prejudice to any claim the user (customer) may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the customer shall be granted a manufacturer's Guarantee under the conditions set out below: • In the case of new devices and their components exhibiting defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, BenQ Mobile shall, at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state...
  • Page 123 • This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union. For Products sold in the United Kingdom the Guarantee is issued by BenQ Mobile UK Ltd., 1 Arlington Square, Downshire Way, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1WA, United Kingdom. •...

  • Page 124: Guarantee Certificate (Irl)

    Guarantee certificate (IRL) Without prejudice to any claim the user (customer) may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the customer shall be granted a manufacturer’s Guarantee under the conditions set out below: • In the case of new devices and their components exhibiting defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, BenQ Mobile shall, at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state...
  • Page 125 • This Guarantee shall not apply to or extend to services performed by the authorised dealer or the customer themselves (e.g. installation, configuration, software downloads). User manuals and any software supplied on a separate data medium shall be excluded from the Guarantee.

  • Page 126: License Agreement

    License Agreement This License Agreement ("Agreement") is between You and BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG ("BenQ"). The Agreement authorizes You to use the Licensed Software, 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 under the terms and conditions set forth below.
  • Page 127 2. COPYRIGHT. The Licensed Software and all related rights, without limitation including proprietary rights therein, are owned by BenQ, its Licensors or affiliates and are protected by international treaty provisions and all applicable national laws. This Agreement does not convey to You nor allow You to acquire any title or ownership interest in the Licensed Software or rights therein.
  • Page 128 Parts of the Licensed Software may be supplied by third parties and may be subject to separate licence terms. Such terms are set out within the documentation. 5. MISUSE OF THE LICENSED SOFTWARE OR DATA GENERATED BY THE LICENSED SOFTWARE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED BY BENQ, MAY VIOLATE GERMAN, U.S.
  • Page 129 UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE AND BENQ AND ITS LICENSORS HEREBY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ON ACCOUNT THEREOF. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY A BENQ REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY AFFECT THIS DISCLAIMER. YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED FROM IT.
  • Page 130 10. TECHNICAL SUPPORT. BenQ and its Licensors have no obligation to furnish You with technical support unless separately agreed in writing between You and BenQ or the applicable Licensor. BenQ and where applicable its Licensors in the Licensed Software shall be free to use any feedback received from You resulting from your access to and use of the Licensed Software for any purpose including (without limitation) the manufacture, marketing and maintenance or support of...
  • Page 131 require You to agree to additional terms through an on-line "click-wrap" licence, and such terms shall supplement this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, all other provisions shall remain valid unless such validity would frustrate the purpose of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be enforced to the full extent allowable under applicable law.

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