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- Page 1 P50 PDA Phone User’s Manual P50 PDA Phone User’s Manual P50 PDA Phone User’s Manual P50 PDA Phone User’s Manual Welcome...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2005 by BenQ Corporation. 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 this company.
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Page 3: Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals
Safety Information Safety Information Safety Information Safety Information For your safety, please read the guidelines below carefully before you use your phone: Exposure to radio frequency signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. -
Page 4: Antenna Care
its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the poser required to reach the network. -
Page 5: Electronic Devices
Batteries 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 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 6: Other Medical Devices
• If you have any reason to suspect that the interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately. Hearing Aids Hearing Aids Hearing Aids Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interfer- ence you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. -
Page 7: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Potentially explosive atmospheres Turn your phone OFF and do not remove the battery when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks, from your battery, in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explo- sive atmosphere are often, but not always clearly marked. - Page 8 - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Phone exterior Phone exterior ..................................1 1 1 1 Phone exterior Phone exterior ..................................Front view ......................1 Description of the indicators....................2 Top view......................3 Bottom view...................... 3 Left-side view ....................4 Right-side view ....................4 Rear view...................... - Page 10 Input methods Input methods Input methods Input methods ..................................................19 19 19 19 .................. Entering typed text ................... 19 Using the QWERTY keyboard..................19 Using the input panel ...................... 20 Writing on the screen..................21 Selecting a sentence ......................22 Converting writing to text....................
- Page 11 MSN Messenger....................35 Pocket Excel ...................... 35 Pocket Word ..................... 35 Universal Remocon ..................35 SIM Phonebook....................36 SIM Message ..................... 36 SIM Tool Kit ..................... 36 Windows Media....................37 Calculator......................37 Tasks........................37 Photo Caller ID....................37 Set Ringtone...................... 37 Notes .........................
- Page 12 Configuring Proxy Server Settings ................. 53 Setting up a VPN connection to your corporate network ..........54 Using Wireless LAN ..................55 Turning on WLAN ......................55 Connecting to an existing wireless network..............56 Adding a new wireless network ..................57 Searching for wireless networks to access ..............
- Page 13 Memory..........................73 Power..........................73 CPU Performance......................73 Regional settings ......................74 Screen ..........................74 Self Test ..........................74 Device Info........................74 Remove Programs ......................74 Connections settings ..................75 GPRS Authentication ...................... 75 Network Cards......................... 75 Connections ........................75 Bluetooth.......................... 75 Beam..........................
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Page 15: Phone Exterior Phone Exterior
Phone exterior Phone exterior Phone exterior Phone exterior Front view Power indicator Ear Piece (See "Description of the indica- Listen during phone call tors" on page 2 for more informa- tion) Connection indicator LCD Touchscreen (See "Description of the indica- - Show screen display tors"... -
Page 16: Description Of The Indicators
Description of the indicators Description of the indicators Description of the indicators Description of the indicators Lighting Indicator Color Description Behavior Indicates that a new event (new message, a new missed call, system warning..., etc.) Flash occurs (indicated by the appearance of cer- tain icons on the Navigation bar) Power indicator Charging in progress. -
Page 17: Top View
Top view Power Button Press to power on/off Infrared Window Sends and receives infrared signals Stylus Housing Stylus Storage area for stylus Device for tapping and writing on the touchscreen Bottom view Reset Button Insert a pin into the recess to trigger the reset button SD Card Slot Allows you to insert an SD memory card... -
Page 18: Left-Side View
Left-side view Audio Recorder Button Sound Level Buttons Press to record audio Press to adjust speech and device volume levels Right-side view Camera/Camcorder Key Press to launch Camera/Camcorder mini-USB socket Insert data cable here Headset Jack Allows you to connect to a headset 4 Phone exterior... -
Page 19: Rear View
Rear view Loudspeaker Camera Lens Generates ring and device audio Aim camera lens at objects of interest when using camera/cam- corder SIM Card Socket Allows you to install a SIM card 2nd SIM Card Storage Compart- Battery lock ment Locks the battery Extra storage space available for a second SIM card Battery Latch... -
Page 20: Hardware Setup Hardware Setup
Hardware setup Hardware setup Hardware setup Hardware setup SIM card installation You can obtain a SIM card from a mobile phone service provider when you sign on as a subscriber. When you insert a SIM card into your PDA phone, you can begin using it to place and receive phone calls. - Page 21 3. Pick and raise the SIM card holder up in an upright position. 4. Hold the SIM card over the SIM card holder ready for insert. Make sure you hold the SIM card so that the side with the metal contacts will face down when you close the SIM card holder.
- Page 22 6. Lower the SIM card holder with the SIM card in it to close it. Push the SIM card holder in the direction of arrow (as shown in the figure to the right) to lock 8 Hardware setup...
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Page 23: Battery Installation
Battery installation 1. The battery goes into the battery com- partment in the back of the phone. Slip the battery into the battery compart- ment top edge first. 2. With the top half in position, push down the remaining battery into the compartment. The battery latch will click to secure the battery in place. -
Page 24: Removing The Battery
Removing the battery 1. We suggest you to power off the PDA phone before you remove the battery. 2. Slide the battery lock to the unlock position and you will hear a beep sound. The battery lock must be in the unlock position in order that the battery can be removed. -
Page 25: Battery Charging
Battery charging 1. Connect the one end of the charger cable into the PDA phone and the other into a wall power outlet to begin charging. 2. Disconnect the charger cable when charging completes. • Before using the battery for the first time, make sure that is charged for at least eight hours to prolong its lifetime. -
Page 26: Startup
1. With the battery lock in the lock position, press the power button to power ON the phone. 2. Wait for the phone to boot up with the BenQ splash screen accompanied by the wel- come sound. 2. On the Windows Mobile screen, tap the stylus anywhere on the screen to proceed. -
Page 27: Sleep Mode
• Drag Drag - Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag Drag Drag in a list to select multiple items. • Tap and hold Tap and hold Tap and hold Tap and hold - Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. -
Page 28: Hard Reset
Hard reset A hard reset restarts the PDA phone and erases all program data and system settings. After a hard reset, your phone returns to its default settings and loses all information that is not recorded in ROM. To perform a hard reset: 1. -
Page 29: Today Screen Today Screen
Today screen Today screen Today screen Today screen Today screen The Today Today Today Today screen is the home screen of your PDA phone. You will enter the Today Today Today screen Today after you’ve completed the first-time startup procedure. You can use the Today Today screen to Today Today... -
Page 30: Navigation Bar
Navigation bar Navigation bar Navigation bar Navigation bar The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It contains the Start Start button, various Start Start system icons, the clock, and (if you have an application open) the ‘OK’ or ‘X’ button to close the application window. - Page 31 tooth, rotate, battery life indicator, USB cable connection. The following figure shows the various components of the menu bar. Menu Name Indicator and Shortcut Icons The following describe some of the icons on the menu bar. Icon Meaning Indicates that the USB data cable is connected between the phone and PC.
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Page 32: Start Button
Start button Start button Start button Start button The Start Start button is located on the navigation bar. When you tap the Start Start button, the Start Start Start Start Start Start Start Start drop-down menu appears showing a list of applications and utilities. The figure below shows the various components of the Start Start Start menu. -
Page 33: Input Methods 19
Input methods Input methods Input methods Input methods The PDA phone has a number of input method choices to choose from. When using the phone function, simply use the QWERTY keyboard to enter the phone number then press the Send Send key. -
Page 34: Using The Input Panel
Using the input panel Using the input panel Using the input panel Using the input panel When you open an application that supports text input, you will see the Input Panel icon appear on the menu bar. Input Panel icon Input Panel gives you a number of ways to enter text by either tapping on a virtual key- board on the screen or scribbling to a handwriting recognition tool. -
Page 35: Writing On The Screen
2. Write a letter in the box with the stylus. As the figure below shows, the letter recognizer provides three boxes for you to write either a uppercase letter, lowercase letter or number. This division increases the accuracy of its letter recognition ability. Block recognizer Block recognizer Block recognizer... -
Page 36: Selecting A Sentence
Selecting a sentence Selecting a sentence Selecting a sentence Selecting a sentence If you want to edit or format writing, you must select it first. 1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point appears. -
Page 37: Drawing On The Screen
Drawing on the screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot. Creating a drawing Creating a drawing Creating a drawing... -
Page 38: Phone Screen
Phone operation Phone operation Phone operation Phone operation The PDA phone contains features you would expect from a high-end mobile phone. You can use your PDA phone to make and receive phone calls and send and receive SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages. Your mobile phone service provider may provide other useful services such as voice mail. -
Page 39: Answering A Call
To clear a wrong number, either press the delete button on the keyboard, or tap the button on the touch screen. Answering a call Answering a call Answering a call Answering a call When you receive a phone call, the phone rings or vibrates and a message will appear on the screen. -
Page 40: Making A Conference Call
5. Tap OK OK on the navigation bar to save and exit. Making a conference call Making a conference call Making a conference call Making a conference call You can create a three-way conference call between yourself and two other parties. 1. -
Page 41: Associating Notes With Calls
3. To turn off the loudspeaker, press and hold down the Send Send key again. Send Send Associating notes with calls Call notes are integrated into the Notes Notes Notes application as well as the call log. A new folder Notes named ‘Calls’... -
Page 42: Viewing Past Phone Activity
Viewing past phone activity The PDA phone stores information about all voice calls made to and from the phone in the call log. This is accessed by pressing the Call History Call History button from the Phone Phone screen. Call History Call History Phone Phone... -
Page 43: Programs
Programs Programs Programs Programs Your PDA phone contains the following built-in applications and tools. Icon Program name Description Where to find Today Your Home screen or desktop Page 15 Allows you to synchronize data ActiveSync between your PDA phone and Page 60 Calendar Scheduling appointments... - Page 44 Camera/camcorder application Pocket Studio Page 40 with photo editor An application that turns your PDA phone into an universal Universal Remocon Page 35 remote control for your home appliances Allows you to access your SIM SIM Phonebook Page 36 card phone book Allows you to access your SIM SIM Message Page 36...
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Page 45: Calendar
Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can check your appointments in one of several views (Day, Week, Month, and Agenda) and set Calendar to remind you of appointments with sound or other methods. To launch Calendar, press the Right Right soft-key or tap Start Start >... - Page 46 Setting up a MMS Connection Setting up a MMS Connection Setting up a MMS Connection Setting up a MMS Connection 1. Before setting the MMS connection, please finish the GPRS setting first. As for the GPRS setting, please refer to "Setting up a GPRS and CSD Connection to your ISP" on page 47 for further information.
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Page 47: Help
4. Now enter any authentication information your ISP requests. 5. Tap "OK" to complete this wizard. 6. Note that MMS setting value will differ from different ISP providers. Please consult your ISP provider to determine which value is appropriate for you. 7. -
Page 48: Java Manager
Java Manager Java Manager is a Java environment on your PDA phone which allows you to download and run Java applications. You may either download the desired Java files from the Inter- net or beam them in from the PC via ActiveSync, Bluetooth, or IrDa. Once the files are moved to your phone, you can find them in your File Explorer and proceed to install them from there. -
Page 49: Msn Messenger
MSN Messenger MSN Messenger on your PDA phone provides the same chat environment as MSN Mes- senger on your PC. You can use your MSN messenger to see who is online, send and receive instant messages, group chat, tell contacts that you are unavailable, and block con- tacts from seeing your status or sending you messages. -
Page 50: Sim Phonebook
devices are of the following 8 profiles: TV, DVD, VCR, AIRCON, CD, AUDIO, LD/VCD, and OTHER. To launch Universal Remocon, Start Start Start Start > Programs Programs Programs Programs > Universal Remocon Universal Remocon Universal Remocon Universal Remocon. SIM Phonebook SIM Phonebook displays the phone book stored on your SIM card. -
Page 51: Windows Media
Windows Media You can use Microsoft Windows Media Player to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network such as on a Web site. To launch Windows Media Player, Start Start > Programs Programs >... -
Page 52: Notes
SMAF, Sound, and MP3. When you assign a music file as a ringtone, your PDA phone will copy the file to the following directiry: Windows/Rings. If the free memory left in your PDA phone is less than 5 MB, a warning message appears and you are not able to set the ringtone. -
Page 53: File Explorer
File Explorer Use File Explorer to browse what files and folders are in your PDA phone. Once you find a file you are interested, tap on it to open it up in its associated application. To launch File Explorer, tap Start Start >... -
Page 54: 40 Camera/Camcorder Operation
Camera/camcorder operation Camera/camcorder operation Camera/camcorder operation Camera/camcorder operation The PDA phone has a built-in camera/camcorder which allows you to take photographs and record video clips. In addition, the associated Pocket Studio application provides fea- tures for browsing, viewing, and editing your image files. Taking photographs 1. - Page 55 (18) (17) (16) (15) (14) (11) (13) (10) (12) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) No. Name Description Shows the picture resolution the camera/camcorder is Image resolution currently set to. Zoom level Shows current zoom level. View Lists available view options. Tool Lists available tools.
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Page 56: Recording Motion Videos
Give the picture a stylized look; e.g., sepia, black and (11) Effects white, cool, aqua, negative, green. (12) Zoom up Increase zoom level by one. (13) Zoom down Decrease zoom level by one. (14) Full-screen Turn preview window to full-screen. (15) Brightness Adjust brightness. -
Page 57: Browsing Your Picture And Video Folders
Contains commands that allow you to perform specific Tool bar operations to a selected picture or video file. Preview mode Switch to camera mode. Browse the folder tree in P50 to look for other locations Browse containing picture or video files. Camera/camcorder operation 43... -
Page 58: Viewing Your Pictures And Videos
View Display thumbnails as large, small, detailed icons. Play a slideshow of all pictures (if you are in the image Slideshow folder) or all videos (if in video folder). In addition to the function icons located on the toolbar, you can tap and hold on a select image or video thumbnail file and bring up a pop menu that allows you to perform various operations to the image or video. -
Page 59: Editing Your Pictures And Video Frames
Full screen Display picture or video in full screen. Fit to screen Display picture or video at a size that fits the screen. Original size Return to original size. Rotate counter- Rotate picture or video counter-clockwise. clockwise Rotate clockwise Rotate picture or video clockwise. Editing your pictures and video frames You can use the edit feature in Pocket Studio to edit your still pictures. -
Page 60: Settings Menu
(4) Ellipse Draw an ellipse. (5) Airbrush Draw with an airbrush. (6) Pen/Brush size Adjust the pen/brush size. (7) Line color. Change the pen/line color. Change the background color. This is useful when drawing (8) Fill color a rectangle or circle. The foreground color is the pen/line color and the background color is the fill color.
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