BENQ-SIEMENS EF81 User Manual
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- Page 1 BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG Haidenauplatz 1 D-81667 Munich © BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2005 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. Manufactured by BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG under trademark license of Siemens AG www.BenQ-Siemens.com/ef81...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
My stuff ... 56 Mobile Phone Manager ... 58 Customer Care ... 59 Care and maintenance ... 61 Product data ... 62 SAR ... 63 Guarantee certificate (UK) ... 64 Guarantee certificate (IRL) ... 65 License Agreement ... 66 Index ... 69 www.BenQ-Siemens.com/ef81... -
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. Remember to comply with legal requirements and local restric- tions when using the phone. For example, in aeroplanes, petrol stations, hospitals or while driving. - Page 4 You may only open the phone to replace the battery (100 % mercury-free), SIM and Micro SD Card. You must not open the battery under any circumstances. All other changes to this device are strictly prohibited and will inval- idate the guarantee. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal...
- Page 5 ® Bluetooth Your phone has a Bluetooth interface. This makes it possible to establish a wireless connection of your phone with a headset of a car kit, or with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. In order to establish a secure link between the devices and to prevent a third party from having access to your phone, you should ob- serve the following points:...
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Page 6: Phone Overview
Phone overview Clamshell closed Outer display Outer softkeys The current functions of these keys are shown in the bottom line of the outer dis- play as symbols. Use functions while clamshell is closed. The outer softkeys have no function if the clamshell is open. -
Page 7: Clamshell Open
Clamshell open Earpiece Main display Camera lens Call key Dial the number/name displayed/ high- lighted, take calls.Open the call log lists in standby mode. On/Off/End key • Switched off: Press and hold to switch on. • In standby mode: Press and hold to switch off. Press briefly to open the switch off menu (page 14). - Page 8 Softkeys The current functions of these keys are shown in the bottom line of the main display as §Text§/symbol. Navi key • Press the navi key to select an option/list item or to start an application/function. • In standby mode, press to open the main menu.
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Page 9: Opening/Closing The Clamshell
Opening/closing the clamshell Clamshell closed • In standby mode you can start one of the following applications: Start the camera in picture mode (page 34). < Start the camera in video mode. Open the music tab of the Media Player (page 55) and start audio playback. -
Page 10: Closing The Clamshell
Closing the clamshell Closing the clamshell has different effects depending on the current situation: • In standby mode: The closing melody is played if activated. Press any outer softkey to end playback. • During calls: All active/held calls are ended. If you talk in handsfree mode (page 26), a request is displayed on the outer display whether or not you want to continue the... -
Page 11: Display Symbols
Display symbols Menu (only outer display) Camera in picture mode < Camera in video mode Media player(audio playback) Main menu (only main display) Contacts Call records Internet Camera Messages Organiser § Games ¦ Media player ¥ Video telephony Extras My stuff (file management) Settings Display symbols (selection) Signal strength... -
Page 12: Getting Started
Getting started Your phone's displays are covered with a protective film. Remove this film slowly before using the phone. In rare cases, static discharge may cause discolouration at the edges of the display. However, this will disap- pear within approx. 10 minutes. Inserting the SIMcard/ Micro SD card The service provider supplies you with... -
Page 13: Inserting The Battery
Use the battery cover as illustrated to press the Micro SD Card slightly into the slot. To remove one of the cards use the corner of the battery cover to release or push in the SIM card and the Micro SD Card. -
Page 14: Charging Time
Plug the power supply unit into a mains power socket and charge for at least two hours. Only use the plug-in power supply included in delivery! As an alternative, the battery can be charged via the USB port (Accessories, page 52). Display during charging. -
Page 15: Switching Phone On/Off, Entering Pin
Switching phone on/off, entering PIN Switching phone on Open the clamshell. Press and hold On/Off/End key to switch phone on. Enter PIN or confirm request (page 21). The phone switches on automatical- ly when: • you charge the phone via USB or •... -
Page 16: General Instructions
Emergency number (SOS) Only to be used in real emergencies! Open the clamshell to use the keypad. By pressing the softkey make an emergency call on any net- work without a SIM card and without entering a PIN (not available in all countries). -
Page 17: Signal Strength
Signal strength Strong signal strength. A weak signal reduces the call quality and may lead to loss of the connection. Change your location. Connectivity Your phone supports different meth- ods for transmitting data in the mo- bile network: • The fastest method is UMTS (Uni- versal Mobile Telecommunications System). -
Page 18: Navigation Key
D F E Display navigation func- H I G tion. Press navigation key in the direction indicated. Function dependent on service provider, may re- quire special registration. Main menu The main menu is displayed graphically with symbols. Call up from standby mode. -
Page 19: Standard Functions
Standard functions Options menu The list contains functions that are offered in several options menus. Open menu. §Options§ <New entry> Create new entry. Save Store entry. Change Open options list. Select option and confirm. View Display entry. Details Display properties of selected entry. -
Page 20: Mark Mode
Start via main menu: (Only if the clamshell is open) ¢ ¢ Phone ¢ File system ¢ Memory assistant All saved folders and files in the phone memory and on the Micro SD Card are listed (page 11). Select tab (phone memory/Micro SD Card). -
Page 21: Security
Security The phone and SIM card are protect- ed against misuse by several security codes. Keep these confidential numbers in a safe place where you can access them again if required. PIN codes Protects your SIM card (personal identification number). PIN2 This is needed to set the charge detail display and to... -
Page 22: Preventing Accidental Activation
Outlook® and Lotus Notes™. You can down- load the Mobile Phone Manager from the Internet at: www.BenQ-Siemens.com/ef81 The data cable is included in delivery. You find the MPM program on the CD ROM also included in delivery. -
Page 23: Special Characters
Press briefly: Swap be- tween: abc, Abc, ABC, abc, Abc, Press and hold: Input method menu is displayed. Press briefly: Special characters are shown. Press and hold: Open edit menu. Press once/repeatedly: . , ? ! ’ " 0 + - ( ) @ / : _ Press and hold: inserts 0. -
Page 24: Writing With T9
Writing with T9 Finish a word without looking at the display. Simply press the keys once where the relevant letter is located. A blank ends a word. Do not use special characters such as Ä. Use standard characters instead, e.g. A; T9 will do the rest for you. ®... -
Page 25: Text Templates
Within a "T9-word", individual letters may not be edited without first removing the T9 status. In most cases it is better to rewrite the complete word. Set a full stop. A Word is concluded if it is followed by space. Within a word, full stop represents an apostrophe or hyphen: e.g. -
Page 26: Ending A Call
Dialling with number keys (Only if the clamshell is open) Enter the number (always with prefix/international dialling code). Press the Call key. Press the video call key to make a video call. The displayed number is dialled. Ending a call Clamshell closed µ... -
Page 27: Handsfree Talking
Your video is shown to §Yes§ the caller. The video mute picture is §No§ shown to the caller image, page 49). Rejecting a call Clamshell closed µ Press. Clamshell open Press briefly. You can also reject the call by closing the clamshell. -
Page 28: Ending Calls
Incoming calls during a call You will hear a special tone during the call (page 48). You have the following options: Accepting the waiting call in addition to the first Ý Accept the waiting call. Depending on your settings (page 49) you can also accept the waiting call by opening the clamshell. -
Page 29: Call Options
… open menu and select §Options§ Conference. The held call is joined. Ending a conference Ending all calls µ Press. Or (if the clamshell is open) Press. Or close the clamshell. All calls in the multiparty conversa- tion are ended. Ending one call (Only if the clamshell is open) See Ending calls, page 27. -
Page 30: Tone Sequences (Dtmf)
Not during video calls: Hold call Hold current call. Swap Swap between calls. Conference (see page 27) Drop End a call in a conference. Private Make private call in a conference. DTMF Enter tone sequences (numbers) for remote in- quiries to an answering machine. -
Page 31: All Contacts
¢ Open Contacts. For fast access, contacts are organ- ised on 4 tabs (All contacts, Groups, SIM contacts, Filter). Dialling a contact Call selected contact. Make (video) call. Press and hold to activate voice dialling. Contact selected Call the default/video enabled number. -
Page 32: Contact Options
Select media field (e.g. picture) and confirm with Save contact Open menu and select §Options§ Save. Confirm request with Contact options Open menu. §Options§ Set as default Set selected field as default for that type. Create e-mail Send e-mail to selected contact(s). -
Page 33: Sim Contacts
SIM contacts Contacts saved on SIM card are man- aged on this tab. SIM contacts con- tain less information than contacts saved on the phone. New entry <New entry> Select to create a new entry. Navigate to input fields. Fill in input fields (name and up to 3 numbers). -
Page 34: Recording A Voice Tag
Media field selected e.g. Play Start playback. Same for ringtone video and picture. e.g. Select new ringtone. Same Replace for video and picture. ringtone e.g. Delete current ringtone Remove from contacts. Same for ringtone video and picture. General options Synchronise Initiate synchronization. -
Page 35: Call Records
Call records ¢ The different call information is listed on 5 tabs: All calls, Dialled calls, Missed and Duration/charges. Received calls Navigate to tabs. Each list displays the 100 most recent calls. Call log lists Your phone stores dialled, missed and received calls for convenient redialling. -
Page 36: Start The Camera
angle when opened with the Media player or sent in a message. Start the camera Clamshell closed < Select to start the camera in picture/video mode. Clamshell open ¢ Picture mode/Video mode Select mode and confirm with The current (preview) image is displayed. -
Page 37: Reviewing Pictures/Videos
Reviewing pictures/videos Save pictures/videos ‚ Confirm save notification. Or (if the clamshell is open) Confirm save notification. The picture is displayed. The picture/video is saved with a name, the date and the time in the folder (page 55). Media player Start video playback ˆ... -
Page 38: Inbox
Send message. Confirm. If the SMS could not be sent successfully, press §Retry§. Writing/sending an MMS ¢ ¢ Create message ¢ Add items and/or enter text (depending on your provider up to 1024 characters). Send message. Confirm. If the MMS could not be sent successfully, press §Retry§. -
Page 39: Receiving Messages
Receiving messages When new messages are received, a notification is displayed on either display. You cannot open/read a message if the clamshell is closed. If a new SMS is received, a notifica- tion is displayed. New messages are saved in the Inbox automatically. An MMS is received in two steps: first the MMS notification, then the MMS. -
Page 40: Add To Contacts
E-mail Before an e-mail can be read, it must be retrieved from the server. POP3 account The inbox on the phone contains all e-mails that are in the inbox on the POP3 server. IMAP4 account The inbox lists e-mails as well as sub- scribed folders (e.g. -
Page 41: Message Lists
Message lists Messages are displayed the same as in the inbox (page 37). Drafts ¢ ¢ Drafts The list is organised on two tabs: SMS/MMS and e-mail. You can save a message as a draft while creating it. Messages are saved as drafts automatically if transmis- sion fails and if you close the clam- shell or start another application... -
Page 42: Mms Settings
MMS settings ¢ ¢ Message settings ¢ ¢ Select function. MMS profiles The MMS parameters are configured in up to 5 different profiles. You will receive the necessary data from your service provider or via the "Setting Configurator" at www.BenQMobile.com/customercare Home retrieval/Roaming retrieval You can configure when the MMS messages are to be downloaded... -
Page 43: Email Settings
E-mail settings ¢ ¢ Message settings ¢ ¢ Select function. E-mail Before using this service you must set the server access and your e-mail parameters. You will receive the nec- essary data from the service provider or via the "Setting Configurator" at www.BenQMobile.com/customercare The e-mail parameters are config- ured in up to 5 different accounts. -
Page 44: Browser Settings
fied/pre-assigned by the service provider. Ending a connection Press to end the connec- tion and close the browser. Navigation in the browser • Select a link. • Settings, status on/off. §Back§ Press to go back a page. • One input field/link forward/back. -
Page 45: Games
We recommend that you car- ry out a backup from time to time of the applica- ® tions on your Windows PC using the "Mobile Phone Manager" (www.BenQ-Siemens.com/ef81). Your Internet browser is under license of: Games § ¢ Games are offered on the Internet. - Page 46 Open menu and select §Options§ Change settings. The list of available settings is dis- played. For details see correspond- ing menu descriptions. Headset Profile is automatically set if an origi- nal headset is attached. Ringtones ¢ ¢ Ringtones Set the tones on the phone to suit your requirements.
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Page 47: Vibration (Silent Alert)
Brightness Set brightness level for the display. Power save Set time when the display goes into power save mode. The setting is valid for both displays. Vibration (silent alert) ¢ ¢ Vibration To avoid the disturbance caused by a ringing phone, you can activate the silent alert function as an alterna- tive. -
Page 48: Connect.profiles
Bluetooth visibility The device address or the of your phone is shown or not name shown to other BT devices when they request this in order to receive or send data. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) GPRS can be enabled or disabled depending on your service provider. -
Page 49: Call Waiting
Select the mailbox number (page 42). The service provider may have already as- signed functions to a softkey (e.g access to "SIM services" or direct call-up of the In- ternet portal). It may not be possible to modify this key assignment. Call setup ¢... -
Page 50: Open Clamshell
Fax calls are diverted to a number with a fax connection. Data/Messages Data calls are diverted to a number with a PC connection. Any key answer Incoming calls can be accepted by pressing any key (except for Open clamshell is activated, incoming Auto accept calls are accepted by opening the clamshell. -
Page 51: Phone Identity
File system Format card Format the Micro SD Card and delete all saved data. Formatting can last longer than one minute. Memory assistant Start the memory assistant (page 18). Phone identity The phone identity number (IMEI) is displayed. This information may be useful for customer service. - Page 52 If you changed the time zone: • Alarm clock is changed to the current time zone. • Calendar events are not affected by time zone changes. Time format Set the display format for time used in various applications. Date format Set the display format for date.
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Page 53: Organiser
Content downl'd ? Enable or disable a content download notification (page 16). Network ¢ ¢ Network ¢ Select function. Network info Retrieve information about the net- work operator currently set. Choose network Start network search. This is useful if you are not in your home network or want to register in a different network. -
Page 54: Extras
An alarm sounds even when the phone is switched off. Dictat. machine To start/playback recording see sound recorder (page 54). Time zones The time zone can be selected in the world map or city list (page 50). Remote sync Synchronise data filed on a remote server with the data on your phone. -
Page 55: Sound Recorder
Calculator The input line and two calculation lines are located in the top display half. Enter digit(s). Navigate to functions. Select function. Enter digit(s). Use function. The result is calculated and displayed Unit converter You can convert various amounts into other units. Select the source unit/ currency. -
Page 56: Media Player
Media player You can use the audio playback with the Media player also if the clamshell is closed. Start the Media player Clamshell closed Select to open the music tab of the Media player. You access directly the Clamshell open When you are viewing a picture/vid- eo or listening to a melody, the appli- cation starts the media player auto-... -
Page 57: My Stuff
Pictures All files are listed with thumbnail, file name and size. Select file and confirm with The following functions can be applied to a displayed picture: Switch to full screen mode. Skip to previous/next picture in the directory. Zoom picture Open menu and select §Options§... - Page 58 Index structure Folder Content/Options Formats Sounds Melodies, records Pictures Pictures Videos Videos Themes Load theme Games Launch JAM and display list of Appl. downloaded ap- plications. Misc. Files of other me- dia types, e.g. text modules. (e.g.) mp3, aac+ m3u, mid amr, wav bmp, jpg, jpeg png, gif...
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Page 59: Mobile Phone Manager
MPM and a detailed manual and on- line help can be found on the CD in- cluded with this phone. You can download future versions of this software from the Internet at: www.BenQ-Siemens.com/ef81... -
Page 60: 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 as- pects of our products. Here you will find an interactive fault-finding system, a compila- tion of the most frequently asked questions and answers, plus user guides and current... - Page 61 Customer Care Nigeria ...0 14 50 05 00 Norway...22 57 77 46 Oman ... 79 10 12 Pakistan ...02 15 66 22 00 Paraguay ...8 00 10 20 04 Peru ...0 80 05 24 00 Philippines ...0 27 57 11 18 Poland...08 01 30 00 30 Portugal ...8 08 20 15 21 Qatar...04 32 20 10...
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Page 62: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance Your phone has been designed and manu- factured to the highest of standards and should be treated with great care. The sug- gestions below will help you to enjoy your phone for many years. • Protect your phone from moisture and hu- midity. -
Page 63: Product Data
Product data Declaration of conformity BenQ Mobile hereby declares that the phone described in this user guide is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The relevant declara- tion of conformity (DoC) has been signed. Please call the company hotline if you require a copy of the original: www.BenQMobile.com/conformity... -
Page 64: Sar
European Union (RTTE) and international (ICNIRP) INFORMATION ON RF EXPOSURE / SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE (SAR) THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the lim- its for exposure to radio waves recommend- ed by international guidelines. -
Page 65: Guarantee Certificate (Uk)
Guarantee certificate (UK) Without prejudice to any claim the user (cus- tomer) may have in relation to the dealer or re- tailer, the customer shall be granted a manufacturer's Guarantee under the conditions set out below: • In the case of new devices and their compo- nents exhibiting defects resulting from manu- facturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, BenQ Mobile shall,... -
Page 66: Guarantee Certificate (Irl)
Guarantee certificate (IRL) Without prejudice to any claim the user (cus- tomer) may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the customer shall be granted a manu- facturer’s Guarantee under the conditions set out below: • In the case of new devices and their compo- nents exhibiting defects resulting from manu- facturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, BenQ Mobile shall, at its... -
Page 67: License Agreement
License Agreement This License Agreement ("Agreement") is be- tween You and BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG, Germany ("BenQ"). The Agreement au- thorizes You to use the Licensed Software, specified in Clause 1 below, which may be in- cluded 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 con-... - Page 68 Parts of the Licensed Software may be supplied by third parties and may be subject to separate license terms. Such terms are set out within the documentation. MISUSE OF THE LICENSED SOFT- WARE OR DATA GENERATED BY THE LI- CENSED SOFTWARE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED BY BENQ, MAY VIOLATE GER- MAN, U.S.
- Page 69 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 products and services.
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Page 70: Index
Index Accessories ... 52 Alarm clock... 53 Answering service (external) ... 42 Any key answer... 49 Auto key lock ... 51 Auto time ... 51 Band selection ... 52 Barrings ... 51 Battery Charge ... 12 Insert...11 Operating time ... 13 Remove ... - Page 71 E-mail Create ... 37 Retrieve... 39 Settings... 42 Emergency number ... 15 Extras ... 53 Fast access... 48 Fast list search ... 18 Fax/data ... 47 File system... 50 Games ... 44 GPRS... 47 Greeting message ... 45 Guarantee certificate ... 64 Handset volume...
- Page 72 PC connection... 21 Phone Operating time ... 62 Overview... 5 Settings... 44 Technical data ... 62 Phone code... 20 Phone identity number (IMEI) ... 50 Picture Media player... 56 Take ... 35 Change... 20 Control ... 20 Enter ... 14 Phone code ...
- Page 73 Index Vibration ... 46 Video Media player... 56 Record... 35 Video call Accept... 25 End ... 25 Key... 6 Options ... 28 Settings... 49 Voice dialling ... 33 Activate... 33 Record voice tag ... 33 Voice message (mailbox) ... 42 Volume Handset volume ...
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