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Safety precautions ............................ 3
Phone overview ................................. 5
Getting started .................................. 7
Removing the back cover .................7
Inserting the SIM card ......................7
Inserting the battery ..........................7
Installing the back cover ...................8
Charging the battery .........................8
Switching phone on/off ....................8
General instructions ......................... 9
Navigating the menus .......................9
Security ........................................... 10
PIN Code ..........................................10
Phone lock ........................................11
SIM lock ............................................11
Text entry ........................................ 11
Input methods .................................11
Using iTap text input ......................11
Text templates ..................................12
Calling ............................................. 12
Listening to voicemail .....................13
Ending a call .....................................13
Accepting a call ................................13
Rejecting a call .................................13
Adjusting the volume .....................13
Swapping between calls ..................13
Making a second call .......................13
Call Waiting .....................................13
Call Menu .........................................14
Activating Silent profile ..................14
Your Phone Book ........................... 14

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Adding new contacts ...................... 14
Finding contacts ............................. 15
Editing contacts .............................. 15
Copying contacts ............................ 15
Deleting contacts ............................ 15
Defining Caller Groups ................. 15
Privacy Manager ............................. 16
My Number ..................................... 16
Call logs ........................................... 16
Viewing call logs ............................. 16
Deleting all call logs ........................ 16
Call duration ................................... 16
Call costs .......................................... 17
Messages .......................................... 17
SMS ................................................... 17
SMS folders ...................................... 17
SMS Chat ......................................... 18
Voicemail ......................................... 18
Cell Broadcast ................................. 18
Tools ................................................ 19
Alarm ............................................... 19
World Clock .................................... 19
Games ............................................... 19
Calendar ........................................... 19
Shortcuts .......................................... 20
Calculator ........................................ 20
SIM Toolkit (STK) .......................... 20
Media Center .................................. 20
Pictures ............................................. 20
Melodies ........................................... 20
Settings ............................................ 21
Date & Time .................................... 21
Auto Power On/Off ........................ 21
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (1) Table of contents Safety precautions ......3 Adding new contacts ...... 14 Finding contacts ......15 Phone overview ......... 5 Editing contacts ......15 Getting started ........7 Copying contacts ......15 Removing the back cover ....7...
  • Page 2 A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (2) Table of contents Profiles ..........21 Display ..........22 Audio ..........22 Call Settings ........23 Network ..........24 Security ..........25 Power Saving Mode ......25 Language ...........25 Input ..........25 Flight Mode ........25 Restore ..........25 Questions & Answers ....26 Care and maintenance ....
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (3) 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.
  • Page 4 A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (4) Safety precautions Ringtones, info tones and Use only original accessories. handsfree talking are This will avoid potential risks reproduced through the to health or property and loudspeaker. Do not hold the...
  • Page 5: Phone Overview

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (5) Phone overview Phone overview Voicemail key In idle mode: Press and hold to dial Earpiece your voicemail number. Display Number keys • Press to enter numbers. Soft keys • Press and hold to start shortcut •...
  • Page 6 A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (6) Phone overview Idle display icons Speaker Signal strength. Headset jack New SMS messages Charger socket Battery charge level, e.g. 100% Alarm set Keypad locked Line in use Normal profile active Meeting profile active...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (7) Getting started Getting started A SIM card can be easily damaged if its metal contacts become scratched. Therefore, take special care when holding Removing the back cover or inserting it. 1. Use a thin object such as a finger nail...
  • Page 8: Installing The Back Cover

    A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (8) Getting started Installing the back cover • Do not remove the battery while charging. 1. Insert the tabs on the inside bottom • It takes approximately 4 hours to edge of the back cover into the slots fully charge a battery.
  • Page 9: General Instructions

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (9) General instructions 2. Press If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card will be No call is allowed to make if the keypad is locked. You must now enter the PUK locked.
  • Page 10: Security

    A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (10) Security • You can also access a function by (Personal Unblocking Key) pressing the corresponding menu PUK2 Used to unlock SIM cards number: e.g. open the main menu and after the wrong PIN1 has to access Settings.
  • Page 11: Phone Lock

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (11) Text entry 1. Enter current PIN code and confirm in the upper right corner of the display. with Following are some of the input methods. To have more options to enter 2.
  • Page 12: Using Text Input Without Itap

    A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (12) Calling 4. Press to move Text templates the cursor. Messages Templates > > 5. Press to delete the letter left of You can preset texts into your SMS the cursor or marked text.
  • Page 13: Listening To Voicemail

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (13) Calling Putting the active call on hold 3. Press (Hold) to hold a call. Press Listening to voicemail You can dial a number to make another call. Press and hold Activating held call If the voicemail number is not stored on (Unhold) to activate a call.
  • Page 14: Call Menu

    A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (14) Your Phone Book Accepting a waiting call End Call All: End all • Press to accept call. active/held calls. Active: End active The currently active call is placed on • calls.
  • Page 15: Finding Contacts

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (15) Your Phone Book Phone Book Phone Book Find You can also select > • You can also select > add a new contact. to find a contact. • displays in front of the contact, if 2.
  • Page 16: Privacy Manager

    A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (16) Call logs Caller groups are combinations of Call logs phone settings used to identify a particular group of contacts. Viewing call logs 1. Scroll to a caller group. 1. In idle mode press 2.
  • Page 17: Call Costs

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (17) Messages Call costs 1. Enter text. Insert 2. Press (Option) and select * Network support dependent. Text to insert text templates Calls > Cost. (page 12). 3. Press to send the message, save it Displaying call costs to the Drafts, or delete it.
  • Page 18: Sms Chat

    A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (18) Messages Outbox Set Number Failed messages are saved here. Save the voicemail box number. Sent Cell Broadcast Messages successfully delivered are Messages Cell Broadcast > saved here. Cell broadcast messages are messages...
  • Page 19: Tools

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (19) Tools Tools Time and date must be set for the calendar to work correctly. Go to Settings Date & Time. > Alarm Press to check the time Tools Alarm > around the world.
  • Page 20: Shortcuts

    A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (20) Media Center Shortcuts SIM Toolkit (STK) Tools Shortcuts > Shown only if it is provided by your SIM card, and the name is predefined by You can number keys your network operator. For further...
  • Page 21: Settings

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (21) Settings Settings Profiles Settings Profiles > Date & Time A profile is a group of settings that Settings Date & Time determine, for example, whether the > phone will alert you to incoming calls...
  • Page 22: Display

    A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (22) Settings 2. Press (Edit) to edit the profile. Personal Banner You can make the following settings: Enter a text to be displayed on idle • Vibrate: Decides whether the phone display.
  • Page 23: Call Settings

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (23) Settings Call Settings to your voicemail box or another number. Settings Call Settings > Forward All: All calls are diverted. • Answer Mode When activated, is displayed in the status bar of the idle display.
  • Page 24: Network

    A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (24) Settings Cancel All: Enter the network • If the PIN2 code is entered incorrectly password to cancel all call barring three consecutive times, the PIN2 code settings. will be locked down. You will need the PUK2 code to unlock the PIN2 code.
  • Page 25: Security

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (25) Settings Band Setting Input Settings Input Set an appropriate band in the GSM > network system. Set the default input methods for text entry (page 11). Security Settings Security Flight Mode >...
  • Page 26: Questions & Answers

    A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (26) 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 27 A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (27) 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.
  • Page 28 A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (28) Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution Settings Call Settings Call You cannot make You have activated the Call Go to > > Barring Cancel All outgoing calls. Barring feature.
  • Page 29: Care And Maintenance

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (29) Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Your phone has been designed and • The phone has better protection against manufactured to the highest of standards splashes, dust and knocks if the supplied and should be treated with great care.
  • Page 30: Product Data

    of XXX en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (30) Product data Product data ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn accessory and are not holding the phone at Declaration of conformity the ear, position the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from your body when the phone is BenQ Mobile hereby declares that the switched on.
  • Page 31: Sar

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (31) European Union (RTTE) and device to ensure it only uses the minimum level required to reach the network. international (ICNIRP) The World Health Organization has stated INFORMATION ON RF EXPOSURE /...
  • Page 32: License Agreement

    A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (32) License Agreement License Agreement This License Agreement ("Agreement") is be- its Licensors or affiliates and are protected by tween You and BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. international treaty provisions and all applica- OHG ("BenQ").
  • Page 33 A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (33) License Agreement pressly permitted by applicable law not- OTHER RIGHTS. THERE IS NO WARRANTY BY BENQ OR ITS LICENSORS OR BY ANY withstanding this limitation. OTHER PARTY THAT THE FUNCTIONS Parts of the Licensed Software may be supplied...
  • Page 34 A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (34) License Agreement OR IN THE EVENT OF INTENTIONAL MIS- similar communication between the parties CONDUCT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. during the term of this License. Notwithstand- ing the foregoing, some products of BenQ may 10.
  • Page 35: Menu Tree

    A38 en A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) right page (35) Menu tree Menu tree > Find Phone Book Edit Copy Delete Caller Group Privacy Manager My Number Memory Status > Messages SMS Chat Voicemail Cell Broadcast > Missed Calls Received Dialed...
  • Page 36 A38 en, A31nnn-Xnnnn-Xn-n-nnnn (30.05.2006, 20:58) left page (36) Menu tree > Pictures Media Center Melodies > Date & Time Settings Auto Power On/Off Profiles Display Audio Call Settings Network Security Power Saving Mode Language Input Flight Mode Restore P/N: 4J.xxxxx.xxx...

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