Table of contents Safety precautions ......3 Swapping between calls ....20 Making a second call ...... 20 Phone overview ......... 6 Call Waiting ........20 Getting started ........ 11 Call Menu ........21 Removing the back cover ....11 Activating Silent profile ....22 Inserting the SIM card ....11 Your Phone Book ......
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Table of contents SMS/MMS folders ......34 Currency Converter ....... 43 Cell Broadcast ........34 Stopwatch ........43 Voicemail .........35 Countdown Timer ......43 USB Connection ......43 Connection ........35 Services ..........44 Games ..........37 WAP Service ........44 All Games .........37 NAP Settings ........
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 Do not look directly into the legal requirements and local LED (e.g.
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Safety precautions The mains voltage (V) All electrical and electronic specified on the power supply products should be disposed of unit must not be exceeded. separately from the municipal Otherwise the charging device waste stream via designated may be damaged. collection facilities appointed by the government or the local The power supply must be...
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Safety precautions In order to establish a secure link between • Only use original batteries the devices and to prevent a third party and charging devices. from having access to your phone, you Otherwise you risk serious should observe the following points: damage to health and •...
Phone overview Phone overview Camera lens External display (OLED) Flip keypad for MP3 playback The flip keypad is used for perform- ing the MP3 function. Loudspeaker Connection jack For charger, handsfree and USB socket. MP3 key Press to open or minimise MP3 player. Volume key •...
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Phone overview Earpiece Navigation key Display • In standby mode: Used as hot keys to enter the designated functions. Soft keys To designate the functions to be • The current functions of these keys accessed by the navigation keys, go to are shown in the bottom line of the Settings Assignment.
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Phone overview Voicemail key microSD card holder In standby mode: Press and hold to dial SIM card holder your voicemail number. Number keys • Press to enter numbers. • Press and hold to start shortcut function/dial number (page 42). • Press briefly to enter "#". •...
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Phone overview Standby icons in main display FM transmitter turned on Signal strength. Roaming active Battery status Q-Fi mode active GPRS in use Standby icons in external display Line in use (OLED) New SMS/MMS messages When the flip is closed, the external dis- play’s status bar will show icons for net- MMS message being sent work strength, battery power, the cur-...
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Phone overview Divert Headset connected SIM card memory full Voicemail received Voice message received Voice message full Roaming active Q-Fi mode active...
Getting started Getting started 3. Slide the SIM card holder forwards. Removing the back cover 1. Slide to remove the back cover as illustrated. 2. Lift the cover off the phone. Inserting the SIM card 1. Remove the back cover and the A SIM card can be easily damaged if its battery.
Getting started Inserting the battery microSD card 1. Slide the bottom end of the battery The microSD card gives your phone a down into the bottom end of the very large memory capacity. This allows battery bay. you to save multimedia data, including images, photos, MP3 audio files, 2.
Getting started • is displayed when the microSD • Do not remove the battery while card is loaded. charging. • Your phone does not support a • It takes approximately 4 hours to fully microSD card in FAT32 or NTFS charge a battery.
General instructions 2. Press If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card will be Switching the phone off locked. You must now enter the PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) for that SIM Press and hold to switch the phone card in order to unlock it.
Security (Personal Unblocking Key) 6. Press to scroll to the desired PUK2 Used to unlock SIM cards af- option, for example, Normal. ter the wrong PIN1 has been entered incorrectly three 7. Press to confirm selection. consecutive times. • You can also access a function by Phone Protects your phone from pressing the corresponding menu...
Text entry Text entry Changing the PIN You can change the PIN to any 4 to 8-digit number. Input methods 1. Enter current PIN code and confirm When an editing screen is displayed, the with current text input method is indicated 2.
Text entry Using T9 text input Correcting a word to move left or right, 1. Press 1. Press each key associated with the word by word, until the desired word letter you want to enter only once. is highlighted. The letters you have entered appear on the display.
Text entry Text options Entering symbols and special characters Depending on the current situation, different functions will be offered. 1. Press to open the symbol table. (Open) to open the options Press menu: 2. Press to navigate to character. Alignment Align text.
Calling Calling Listening to voicemail Press and hold Dialling with number keys If the voicemail number is not stored on 1. Enter a phone number in standby your SIM card, you cannot access your mode. voicemail by pressing and holding 2.
Calling (Swap) to swap between the Recording a call Press held and the active call. 1. During a call, press Ending a call 2. Select Call Memo. The phone starts Press to show a list of calls that you recording the call. can end.
Calling Rejecting a waiting call Send DTMF DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency) strings are (No). The waiting call is Press keypad tones that can be rejected immediately. sent via the microphone as you dial another Call Menu number. You can send DTMF Depending on the current situation, strings while your phone different functions will be offered.
Your Phone Book Your Phone Book Calculator Use the calculator during a call (page 43). The capacity of a phone book on your SIM Read/write an SMS dur- card depends on the type of SIM card pro- ing a call (page 32). vided by your network operator.
Your Phone Book Phone book entries on SIM card Home Contact’s home address. Address memory Office Contact's office address. Name Contact's name. Address Number Contact's phone number. Company Contact's company name. Caller Select a caller group for the Department Contact’s department Group contact.
Your Phone Book Defining Caller Groups Phone Book Find • You can also select > Edit to find a contact. Phone Book Caller Group > Caller groups are combinations of • displays on the top of the screen if phone settings used to identify a partic- the contact is stored on your SIM card;...
Call records Call records (Edit) to add or remove 3. Press contacts. Viewing call records 4. Scroll to the list to activate, then press 1. In standby mode press Or select the desired list type: Privacy Manager is available only for con- Call Records >...
Camera Resetting call times Activating camera Cleanup Select to resets call time records • Press the corresponding key for Camera of received, dialled or all calls. in the standby screen. Entertainment Camera. • Go to > Call costs • When in camcorder mode, * Requires network support.
Camera Copy Copy the photo to the 1. Press to set exposure value; microSD card or phone memory, or to a designated press to set zoom level. folder. 2. Press to take a photo. Protect Protect the picture from 3. The photo is saved to the phone deletion.
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Camera Information displayed on the Managing videos viewfinder 1. Press (Option) and select View Videos. 2. Press to view the previous/next video. to start/pause playback. 3. Press 4. Press (Stop) to stop playback. 5. Press (Option) to open the options menu. Status bar: White balance, sound, save location and image size.
MP3 Player Settings prior to taking Only in photo mode photos/recording videos Shooting Choose to take a single Mode shot/multishots. The avail- Options available may vary depending on able multishot modes vary the current mode. according to the image size you set.
MP3 Player • Press to play the next song; MP3 playback screen press and hold to fast-forward. • Press to play the previous song; press and hold to fast-rewind. Using the navigation keys and according to the on-screen keypad (flip opened) (From left) EQ (equalizer) mode, shuffle, repeat, 3D sound activated Press to play/pause.
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MP3 Player 2. Select the desired track. The MP3 Adjusting volume player will play all the tracks in the order they are saved. Press Building a playlist Activating MP3 saving mode 1. Select Playlists. Turn On S. MP3 Select to activate power (Option) and select Add.
Messages Messages Receiving SMS The icon indicates new messages About SMS in standby mode. SMS (Short Messaging Service) allows Press to read a new SMS. you to send text messages with simple images and ringtones inserted. Received messages are saved in the SMS Inbox automatically (page 34).
Messages Receiving MMS You can set whether or not a new MMS Creating a new MMS should be downloaded immediately Messages (See MMS Settings). > > Deferred Download is activated, you You can fill in the following fields: receive a notification if a new MMS is Enter number or press ready for download.
Messages Deferred Download: If activated, a • Sent new MMS is not downloaded Messages successfully delivered are automatically. You receive a saved here. notification from the server and start the download manually. Drafts Delivery Report: If activated, a • You can save a message as draft while confirmation is sent after your MMS creating it.
Connection Connection Receive Switch the function on/off. The phone features Bluetooth and USB connection for you to transfer files. Topics ® Bluetooth Set the desired range of topic numbers (channel numbers) which represent the Tools Bluetooth > broadcast information you wish to receive from your network operator.
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Connection 4. Enter the passkey for the device, both Connect the phone and the computer in the phone and in the device that with a USB data cable. Plug the smaller you are connecting to. end of the cable into the data cable jack on the left side of the phone, and the big- 5.
Games PC Sync/Modem All Games Games Game List Before activating the data synchronisa- > tion or the modem function, please make All preloaded games and downloaded sure you have installed on your computer Java games are listed. the software tool designed for use with the phone.
Entertainment Entertainment 7. Press to stop playback. 8. To adjust volume press Camera Entertainment Camera > Movie Player For information on using the Camera, Entertainment Movie Player see page 26. > 1. Press (Option) to select a video Camcorder clip saved on your phone or the microSD.
Media Center • Press to scan channels in se- For information on managing videos, quential order. see page 28. • Press and hold to rapidly scan Music for channels with signals. Media Center Music > 3. To adjust volume press Contains audio files including MP3 files (MP3), melodies (Default), voice clips 4.
Tools Send Send by MMS (page 33) or 3. Press to change the settings. Bluetooth (page 35). • Frequency: Select days for the alarm. Delete Delete the file. • Time: Enter time for the alarm. Delete All Delete all files. Time Duration: Set length of the •...
Tools Checking the voice messages FM Transmitter 1. When a new voice message is left on Tools FM Transmitter > the answer machine, press check the information. Or select the Your phone features an FM transmitter Tools Answer Machine message in >...
Tools World Clocks To Do List Tools World Clocks Tools To Do List > > You can check the current local time You can manage a list of tasks. and date for major cities around the Creating a new item world.
Tools Setting Shortcuts 1. Press (Option) and set Currency 1/Currency currencies: 1. Press to select a 2. To set exchange rate, number key. press (Option) and select Rate Setting, 2. Press (Option) and select then enter rate. Function/Add phone to assign a to enter decimal points.
Services Services Go to URL Connect to entered URL. You can use your phone for mobile In- ternet connectivity. WAP Settings To use the online services, the necessary WAP and GPRS settings must be made. You can configure profiles of settings for different WAP servers.
Settings NAP Settings You can use the browser to download applications (e.g. ringtones, games, Services NAP Settings > pictures, animations) from the Internet. Configure GPRS or CSD settings BenQ Mobile excludes all warranty and li- according to the network type used by ability claims in respect of or in connec- tion with any applications subsequently the phone.
Settings Time Zone: Allows you to select the • Profiles time zone where you are. Settings Profiles > Auto Time Zone: If activated, the time • A profile is a group of settings that zone is switched automatically to determine, for example, whether the local time by the network.
Settings Edit profile Display Settings Display > 1. Press to select a profile. Set the display of the phone to suit your 2. Press (Edit) to edit the profile. requirements. You can make the following settings: Wallpaper • Vibrate: Decides whether the phone vibrates when there is an incoming Select the wallpaper displayed for the call.
Settings Backlight Duration Key Assignment Settings Key Assignment Specify the duration of the LCD back- > light, and how long the keypad backlight You can assign functions to the left and remains on after the last key is pressed. right soft keys and navigation key. When functions have been assigned, OLED Duration you can access them by pressing their...
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Settings Reachable: A call is diverted if the Connect Alert • phone is switched off or is out of Set the phone to ring, vibrate or flash the range. backlighting when the call recipient has Cancel All: Cancel all call divert •...
Settings If activated, an incoming call is signalled one number for dialling calls, while ac- by a call waiting tone when you when cepting incoming calls dialled to both you are on another call. The numbers. number/name of the incoming call is Group Service displayed (page 20).
Settings Network Mode PIN Code/ Phone Lock/ SIM Lock • Automatic: The phone will scan for For descriptions of the security codes, the available network when you are see page 15. outside the home network. Power Saving Mode • Manual: The phone will list all networks for you to choose from Settings Power Saving Mode...
Settings Q-Fi mode When the phone is in Q-Fi mode, GSM and GPRS services will not be accessible. FM radio, FM transmitter and Bluetooth transmission functions will be available. Restore Settings Restore > Reset the phone to default values (factory setting).
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. Problem Possible causes Possible solution...
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Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution Shortened The standby time depends on If you are located in an area where signalling is standby time your service provider's system weak, temporarily switch off the phone. configuration. The same phone used with different service providers’...
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Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution PIN Code is You have entered an incorrect Contact your service provider. If the service provid- blocked. PIN code three consecutive er has given you the SIM card's PUK code, use the times.
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. The seals are used.
Product data Product data guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn accessory and are not holding the phone at your ear, position the handset a minimum Declaration of conformity of 1.5 cm from your body when the phone is switched on.
European Union (RTTE) and The World Health Organization has stated 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) reduce your exposure then you can do so by THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL...
License Agreement License Agreement This License Agreement ("Agreement") is COPYRIGHT. The Licensed Software and between You and BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. all related rights, without limitation including OHG ("BenQ"). The Agreement authorizes proprietary rights therein, are owned by BenQ, You to use the Licensed Software, specified in its Licensors or affiliates and are protected by Clause 1 below, which may be included in your...
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License Agreement applicable law notwithstanding this limita- RIGHTS. THERE IS NO WARRANTY BY tion. BENQ OR ITS LICENSORS OR BY ANY OTHER PARTY THAT THE FUNCTIONS Parts of the Licensed Software may be supplied CONTAINED IN THE LICENSED by third parties and may be subject to separate SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR license terms.
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License Agreement MANDATORY UNDER THE APPLICABLE contemporaneous oral or written LAW E.G. ACCORDING TO PRODUCT communications, proposals, and LIABILITY LAW OR IN THE EVENT OF representations with respect to its subject INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT, PERSONAL matter; and (ii) prevails over any conflicting or INJURY OR DEATH.
Menu tree Menu tree > Find Phone Book Edit Copy Delete Caller Group Privacy Manager Business Card My Number Memory in Use Memory Status > Messages Cell Broadcast Voicemail Memory Status > Missed Call Records Received Dialed Cleanup All Duration Cost >...
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Menu tree > Camera Entertainment Camcorder MP3 Player Recorder Movie Player FM Radio > Images Media Center Videos Music Other Format MicroSD Memory Status > Alarm Tools Bluetooth Answer Machine FM Transmitter World Clocks Calendar To Do List Note Shortcuts Calculator Currency Converter Stopwatch...
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Menu tree > WAP Service Services NAP Settings Service Numbe Date & Time Settings Auto Power On/Off Profile Display Audio Key Assignment Call Settings Network Security Power Saving Mode Language Input Flight Mode Q-Fi Mode Restore P/N: 4J.G5B02.061...
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