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Safety precautions ............................ 4
Phone exterior .................................. 7
Front view ...........................................7
Description of indicators ..................9
Rear view ............................................9
Startup ............................................ 10
Removing the back cover ...............10
Inserting the SIM card ....................10
Inserting the battery ........................10
Installing the back cover .................11
Charging the battery .......................11
Icons in charging ............................ 11
microSD card ...................................12
Switching the phone on ................. 12
Entering the PIN ............................. 12
First time startup ............................ 13
Signal strength ................................ 13
Quick list ......................................... 14
Sleep mode ...................................... 14
Flight mode ..................................... 14
Keypad lock ..................................... 14
Master Reset .................................... 15
Switching the phone off ................. 15
Navigating the menu ......................15
Home screen ................................... 16
Home screen icons ......................... 17
Input methods ................................ 18
Changing input methods ...............18
Text input without T9 ....................18
Text input with T9 ..........................18

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dictionary ........................................ 19
T9 settings ....................................... 19
characters ........................................ 20
My Text ............................................ 20
Inserting My Text ........................... 20
Editing My Text .............................. 20
Phone settings ................................. 20
Phone ............................................... 20
Sounds .............................................. 21
Profiles ............................................. 21
Home Screen ................................... 21
Clock & Alarm ................................ 21
Connections .................................... 21
Security ............................................ 22
Device Lock ..................................... 22
Disable/Enable SIM PIN ................ 22
Change SIM PIN ............................. 22
Change PIN2 ................................... 23
Certificates ...................................... 23
Encryption ...................................... 23
Remove Programs .......................... 23
Power Management ....................... 23
Accessibility ..................................... 23
Regional Settings ............................ 23
Owner Information ........................ 24
About ................................................ 24
Error Reporting .............................. 24
Customer Feedback ........................ 24
Message Sidekey ............................. 24
Calling ............................................. 24
Making a call ................................... 24
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety precautions ......4 dictionary ........19 T9 settings ........19 Phone exterior ........7 Entering symbols and special Front view ...........7 characters ........20 Description of indicators ....9 My Text ..........20 Rear view ..........9 Inserting My Text ......20 Startup ..........
  • Page 2 Table of contents Making a speed dial call ....25 Messaging ........35 Dialling using SMS ..........35 Speech Commander ....... 25 MMS ..........35 Listening to voicemail ....26 E-mail ..........36 Setting connection alert ....26 Setting up an e-mail account ..37 Answering a call ......26 Writing/sending an e-mail ....
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Ringtone Editor .......46 Printing via Bluetooth Bubble Breaker & Solitaire .....46 technology ........53 Changing the name of your System Tools ........46 phone ..........53 Façade Homescreen ......46 Operating files on other Bluetooth Internet Sharing .......46 devices ..........
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Information for parents Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Explain the content to your children and the hazards associated with using the phone. Remember to comply with legal Permanent hearing loss may requirements and local occur if you use ear- or restrictions when using the...
  • Page 5 Safety precautions You may only open the phone to Use only original accessories. replace the battery, SIM and This will avoid potential risks to microSD Card. You must not health or property and ensure open the battery under any compliance with all relevant circumstances.
  • Page 6 To do this, see "Making the phone visible" on page 52. • The name of your phone is transmitted in a Bluetooth connection. The factory default name is "BenQ E72". The first time...
  • Page 7: Phone Exterior

    Phone exterior Phone exterior Message sidekey and the indicator • The LED indicator lights up when Front view there is an incoming message. Press to check the new message. • Press and hold to create a new message.The default message editor is SMS.
  • Page 8 Phone exterior Back/delete key • Press to back to the previous screen. • Press to delete the text/number just entered. • Press and hold to delete all the entered texts quickly. Voice mail In Home screen, press and hold to access voice mail.
  • Page 9: Description Of Indicators

    Phone exterior Description of indicators Rear view Power indicator Flash Indicates that there are new missed call(s), or the battery power is low (also indicated by the appearance of certain icons on the Navigation bar). Charging in progress. Green Charging is complete. Message indicator flash Camera lens...
  • Page 10: Startup

    Startup Startup Removing the back cover 1. Slide to remove the back cover as illustrated. 2. Lift the cover off the phone. Inserting the battery 1. Slide the bottom end of the battery down into the bottom of the battery bay.
  • Page 11: Installing The Back Cover

    Startup Installing the back cover • Do not remove the battery while charging to avoid possible damage. Place the back cover onto the back of • It takes at least one charging- your phone and slide it forward until the discharging cycle for the battery to latch catches the cover.
  • Page 12: Microsd Card

    Startup Removing the microSD card Charging error may refer to over-current protection for the Press the microSD card to release it. charger or over-voltage protection for the battery. Try to The newly added programs cannot be replace the charger or the activated if the program files are stored battery.
  • Page 13: First Time Startup

    The 2. Wait for the phone to boot up with number of bars displayed indicates the the BenQ screen. strength of the signal (the more bars the 3. If your SIM card is protected by the stronger the signal).
  • Page 14: Quick List

    Startup Quick list Flight mode Quick List provides quick access to The phone stops searching for the signal manage the phone status and switch of the base station of your network between different profiles. provider when it is in flight mode. You can operate many phone functions in Quick Press and hold...
  • Page 15: Master Reset

    Startup Master Reset corresponding to the number shown before an item, if available. Master Reset restarts the smartphone by More... • If you find in your menu list, erasing all data, programs as well as you can either press the number system settings, and thus returns to its factory default settings.
  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Home screen Home screen The follow figure shows the various components on the screen. You will enter Home screen after you have completed the first-time startup procedure. You can use Home screen to view the following information: • Date and time •...
  • Page 17: Home Screen Icons

    Home screen Personal information Call incoming management Phone call(s) missed Schedule You can switch to Tasks to find out the upcoming Signal strength appointments and tasks. Or you can access the commonly used programs Searching for phone network Programs easily. Phone service unavailable Menu bar Phone service off...
  • Page 18: Input Methods

    Input methods Input methods Text input without T9 • Press a number key repeatedly until When an editing screen is displayed, the the required letter appears. After a current text input method is indicated brief interval the cursor will advance. in the upper right corner of the display.
  • Page 19: Adding A New Word To The T9

    Input methods 4. Press to enter the T9 settings highlighted word. To setup your preferences for T9 text 5. To end a word, press to move input, press and hold , and select the cursor to the right of the word. Settings.
  • Page 20: Entering Symbols And Special Characters

    Phone settings My Text T9® Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following: U.S. Pat. Nos. My Text refers to short excerpts of texts 5,187,480, 5,818,437, 5,945,928, to be inserted in your SMS or MMS 5,953,541, 6,011,554, 6,286,064, messages.
  • Page 21: Sounds

    Phone settings Sounds Home screen is a powerful canvas on which you can customise to display System sounds provide an audio alert pertinent information and to better suit when your attention is needed, whether you aesthetically. you have an upcoming appointment, an Home screen layout provides a listing of incoming phone call, or someone has...
  • Page 22: Security

    Phone settings 2. Enter a password in Password, and networks. Refer to "Connectivity" on Confirm page 51. then enter it again in password. Security 3. Select (Done) to save the setting. The phone and SIM card are protected against misuse by several security codes. •...
  • Page 23: Change Pin2

    Phone settings Confirm 4. Re-enter new PIN code in • You can only remove programs you PIN. Confirm with (Done). have installed on the storage memory. • Programs that came pre-installed on Change PIN2 your phone cannot be removed. (Display only if PIN2 is available) Power Management Proceed as described under Change SIM PIN.
  • Page 24: Owner Information

    Calling such as currency, times, dates and Program by sending your feedback to numbers. Microsoft. Owner Information Message Sidekey Just as it is wise to label valuable assets Message sidekey provides a quick access with your name or e-mail address, so is to messaging services, including SMS, it important to stamp your smartphone MMS, and e-mail messages.
  • Page 25: Making A Call From Contacts

    Calling 4. Assign a key available for this speed 2. Press to select the number you dial entry. want to dial. 5. Press (Done) to save and exit. 3. Press The numbers you can use for speed dial Entering international dialling codes: assignment are 2 to 99.
  • Page 26: Listening To Voicemail

    Calling Digit Dial/Redial/Callback: say the • Muting a call number to dial. Menu Help Press to mute an incoming Select > for usages and examples. call. Listening to voicemail Ending a call Press and hold When you are finished with your phone call, press to end the call.
  • Page 27: Making An Emergency Call (Sos)

    Calling Menu Turn Hands- Making an emergency call During a call, select > free (SOS) Menu To turn handsfree off, select > You can make an emergency call even if Turn Hands-free Off. your phone is locked or cannot access your network, or if there is no SIM card Warning! inserted, as long as your are within...
  • Page 28: Using The Programs

    Using the programs Using the programs Icon Description Where to find Many of the programs require network Contacts connectivity. Make sure that the phone connectivity is configured properly Contacts Page before you activate these programs. An electronic phone book The different connectivity methods are for managing your contacts.
  • Page 29 Using the programs Icon Description Where Icon Description Where to find to find Traveller CommManager Page Page Obtains travel information Controls the connectivity of in worldwide cities. your phone. Camera Task Manager Page Manages the programs in Camera Page use. Access to digital camera and camcorder.
  • Page 30: Internet

    Internet Internet Icon Description Where to find Windows Live™ Java Page Start Internet Windows Live A Java manager that allows > > you to download and run Windows Live is a group of Microsoft Java programs. services, including Live Search™, File Explorer Windows Live™...
  • Page 31: Rss

    Internet bookmark your favourite pages or save websites automatically. Menu them for off-line viewing. To add a new channel, go to > Subscriptions Channel. > Before using the Internet services, you need to configure the Internet 2. The number in front of each category connection.
  • Page 32: Downloading The Feeds Manually

    Contacts Downloading the feeds manually • shows beside the contacts stored Menu news. in your phone memory; 1. Go to > • shows beside the contacts stored 2. Select the channel/category you on your SIM card. prefer. The phone then starts •...
  • Page 33: Call History

    Call History The phone stores information about all Send Send an MMS to the voice calls made to and from the phone contact person. Call History in a call log, which is named Delete Delete the contact. on your phone. In this view, you can see Contact at a glance the phone number of all incoming, outgoing and missed calls,...
  • Page 34: Messenger

    Instant Message you connect to multiple IM networks you are unavailable, and block contacts wirelessly. from seeing your status or sending you messages. You will be able to know if your friends are available to chat online, and receive You need to register an MSN or instant messages from them from Windows Live™...
  • Page 35: Messaging

    Messaging Add Recipient Menu 8. Scroll to a friend and press 3. Press to select IM) to open a conversation (Send a contact person, or enter a number window to chat with your friend. manually in the field. 4. Press (Send).
  • Page 36: E-Mail

    Messaging Ask your service provider whether this Add/ Select a contact person service is available. You may need to Contacts Remove from list. register separately for this service. Recipient Writing/sending an MMS Check To display the recipient’s 1. Press (Menu) and select Names name if the entered the editor screen.
  • Page 37: Setting Up An E-Mail Account

    Messaging A list of accounts is displayed if more 2. Press to switch to different than one account is configured. fields and then enter text/add items Before an e-mail can be read, it must be (see E-mail options). retrieved from the server. Add Recipient Menu 3.
  • Page 38: Receiving And Viewing New Messages

    Messaging Receiving and viewing Tools Switch Accounts: Switch • new messages to different message accounts. When there are any new SMS/MMS/e- Empty Delete Items: • mail messages received, you will be Delete all messages stored notified by either the message icon in Delete Items.
  • Page 39: Organizer

    Organizer Outlook® while connecting to your PC Outbox Messages/e-mails failed using ActiveSync®. and to be sent are saved To access Calendar, you can also scroll here. Schedule in Home screen and Sent Messages/e-mails Items confirm with successfully delivered are saved here. Audio Notes Organizer Start...
  • Page 40: World Times

    Organizer World Times Updating rates automatically Update 1. Press (Menu) and select The phone shows the times and weather Rates. conditions in 6 different cities at once. Bank of Canada. 2. Select either Change City Menu Select to change the cities.
  • Page 41: Options

    Camera Quit • Press to switch to different Exit the program and return to Home cities. screen of Traveller. Checking the maps 1. Switch to check the maps by selecting Maps in Menu. Camera 2. Scroll to the city/country list, and To use camera you must remove the lens press to scroll to different city.
  • Page 42: Recording Videos

    Camera Mode status While taking pictures, the smartphone will automatically enter the Stand By Camera status mode to save power if it is idle for a while. To resume, press any key. Brightness, shooting mode, white balance, effect, and save location. Recording videos The icons displayed depend on your settings...
  • Page 43: Settings For The Image/Video Files

    Camera Start 1. To enter the camcorder, go to > Settings Sets advanced settings Camera, and then press including backlight, flicker, themes, shutter scroll to sound, number of multi shot, save location and 2. Decide the time limit, the file format more.
  • Page 44: Entertainment

    Entertainment Entertainment Play Slide Play images as slide show. Show Pictures & Videos Use as Set the image as Home background image in Start Entertainment Pictures & > > Home screen. Screen Videos Beam Pictures & Videos Beam the picture to other is a program where picture devices.
  • Page 45: Windows Media

    Entertainment Image Full Screen Advanced options to Enter full screen mode. Processing process the image. You Options Define the behaviour of can change brightness, the playback and the look contrast, saturation, of the player. You can also sharpness, shadow boost, assign keys to perform and effect of the image.
  • Page 46: Ringtone Editor

    System Tools Ringtone Editor Internet Sharing Start Entertainment Ringtone Editor Start System Tools Internet Sharing > > > > You can record, edit and save part of a This application makes your music file to be your ringtone. smartphone a laptop’s high-speed modem via USB or Bluetooth 1.
  • Page 47: Ending A Task

    System Tools performance, you can select to end the Speed Dial unnecessary programs or those that Start System Tools Speed Dial > > have stopped responding. You can assign one important Ending a task number/function to a single or double- digit number from 2 to 99.
  • Page 48: Extras

    Extras contacts, dial digits, start applications, Unselect Uncheck one item so that it have your appointments read to you, cannot be initiated by and have your e-mail or SMS messages Speech Commander. read to you. Voice Tag Build a custom voice tag by Follow the on-screen instructions to say recording your own voice, the command and activate the function.
  • Page 49: 2D Barcode

    Extras 2D barcode Adding contacts using 2D barcode Start Extras 2D barcode > > You may get business cards with 2-D 2D barcode is a 2-D barcode system barcodes printed on them. As a matter designed for mobility electronic devices of fact, all the contact information are with camera module (such as camera stored in these barcodes.
  • Page 50: Java

    JSR 120 Wireless Messaging API for your phone and cannot be transferred (WMA) from this even to create a backup. BenQ offers no warranty or guarantee nor does JSR 135 Mobile Media API it accept any liability for the customer's...
  • Page 51: File Explorer

    The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any usually your SIM card provider. use of such marks by BenQ Corp. is under license. Other trademarks and trade Available connection methods for setting names are those of their respective up may vary depending on your ISP and owners.
  • Page 52: Turning Bluetooth Function On

    Connectivity Turning function on 3. The phone then begins searching for other Bluetooth devices. CommManager • Select Search again by pressing activate Bluetooth function and turn (Menu) and select Refresh. on visibility. 4. A list of available devices is displayed. Start Settings •...
  • Page 53: Technology

    Connectivity 2. Pair the headset with your phone (see 3. A list of the once connected devices is "Creating a Bluetooth connection" on displayed. page 52 for details). Follow the on- 4. Select a device and confirm with screen instructions to complete the procedure.
  • Page 54: Operating Files On Other Bluetooth

    Connectivity Operating files on other • The remote Bluetooth device needs to devices have FTP server service in order to support remote file exchange service. Your phone supports data transfer via You can tell whether the selected Bluetooth connection as well as file Bluetooth device has FTP server service OBEX File operation between your phone and...
  • Page 55: Proxy

    Connectivity Proxy Connecting to an existing wireless network If proxy server settings are needed, contact your ISP or network 1. Turn your Wi-Fi on as instructed in administrator for the proxy server "Turning Wi-Fi on" on page 55. name, server type, port, type of Socks 2.
  • Page 56: Usb To Pc

    Microsoft ActiveSync® 4. Select where this new network will Microsoft ActiveSync® (The Internet connect to Private/Work Network) in Network Using Microsoft ActiveSync®, you can type. synchronise the information on your desktop computer with the information 5. If you want to connect to an ad-hoc on your device.
  • Page 57: Installing Activesync® On Pc

    Microsoft ActiveSync® Installing ActiveSync® on and sees which records are not the same on both the phone and the PC. Once both the phone and the PC have Insert the Companion CD containing the same information, all ActiveSync® into the optical drive of information types will be listed as synchronized.
  • Page 58: Adding Programs

    Microsoft ActiveSync® Adding programs program is valid but is designed for a different type of computer. You will If you want to install a new program to need to move this file to your your smartphone, you will need to smartphone.
  • Page 59: Push Mail

    Microsoft ActiveSync® Push Mail supporting Bluetooth technology (either built-in or with a Bluetooth dongle). In addition to synchronising with a PC, you can synchronise with the Exchange • The computer must use Windows XP Server 2003 Service Pack 2. By doing so, Service Pack 2.
  • Page 60 Microsoft ActiveSync® 12.In ActiveSync® on the smartphone, Start > ActiveSync. select Menu Connect via Bluetooth. 13.Select > Media (music and video) files can be synchronised only by using a cable connection.
  • Page 61: Questions & Answers

    Questions & Answers Questions & Answers • 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. •...
  • Page 62: System Problems

    Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution You cannot answer The SIM card is not installed. Install a valid SIM card. incoming calls. Poor signal. Move to an open space, or if you are inside a building, move closer to a window. CommManager Your phone is in Flight mode.
  • Page 63: Message Problems

    Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution Shortened standby The standby time is related to If you are located in an area where signalling is time. your service provider system weak, temporarily switch off the phone. configuration. The same phone used with different service providers’...
  • Page 64: Internet Problems

    Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution Internet problems Unable to connect to SIM card invalid. Contact your service provider, or see the network. "Connectivity" on page 51. You are not within the Check the service area with your service provider. network’s service area.
  • Page 65: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Care and maintenance • The phone has better protection against splashes, dust and knocks if the supplied seals are used. Your phone has been designed and manufactured to the highest of standards The suggestions given above apply equally and should be treated with great care.
  • Page 66: Product Data

    1.5 cm from your body when the phone is Hereby, BenQ Corporation, declares that switched on. this E72 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions Phone ID of Directive 1999/5/EC. The relevant...
  • Page 67: Sar

    device to ensure it only uses the minimum level required to reach the network. The World Health Organization has stated European Union (R&TTE) and that present scientific information does not international (ICNIRP) indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile devices. INFORMATION ON RF EXPOSURE / They note that if you nevertheless want to SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE (SAR)
  • Page 68: Microsoft Software License Terms

    ADDITIONAL LICENSING • support services REQUIREMENTS AND/OR USE RIGHTS. for this software, unless other terms a. Specific Use. BenQ designed this device for a accompany those items. If so, those terms specific use. You may only use the software for apply.
  • Page 69 SCOPE OF LICENSE. The software is http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=8193 licensed, not sold. This agreement only gives you some rights to use the software. BenQ and By using these features, you consent to the Microsoft reserve all other rights. Unless transmission of this information. Microsoft...
  • Page 70 WITHOUT CHARGE FROM A CONSUMER label must be affixed to the device, or included NOT THEREBY ENGAGED IN A BUSINESS on or in BenQ software packaging. If you ENTERPRISE, AND (ii) FOR PERSONAL USE receive the label separately, it is not valid. You ONLY;...
  • Page 71 The above limitation may not apply to you because your country may not allow the 14. NOT FAULT TOLERANT. The software is not fault tolerant. BenQ installed the exclusion or limitation of incidental, software on the device and is responsible for consequential or other damages.
  • Page 72: License Agreement

    Licensed Software or use the bound by all of the terms and conditions stated Licensed Software installed on the phone. The below. You further agree that if BenQ or any Licensed Software is licensed with the phone licensor of BenQ ("Licensor") is required to...
  • Page 73 You install, copy or Agreement creates no obligations on the part otherwise use the Licensed Software. You may of BenQ other than as specifically set forth terminate this license at any time by deleting herein.
  • Page 74 Notwithstanding the foregoing, some agreed in writing between You and BenQ or products of BenQ may require You to agree to the applicable Licensor. additional terms through an on-line "click- BenQ and where applicable its Licensors in the wrap"...

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