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EF81
Issued by
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 1 EF81 Issued by 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety precautions ..... 3 Navigation key ....... 21 Outer softkeys ....... 22 Phone overview ......6 Menu control ......22 Clamshell closed ...... 6 Standard functions ....22 Clamshell open ......7 Opening/closing the Security ........25 clamshell .........
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Message settings ..... 70 Media player ......106 SMS settings ......70 My stuff ........110 MMS settings ......72 Settings ........113 E-mail settings ....... 74 Profiles ......... 113 CB settings ......77 Ringtones ......114 Inst.

  • 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 le- Small parts such as the SIM gal requirements and local re- card, sealing stop, lens ring strictions when using the...
  • Page 5 Safety precautions You may only open the phone The phone may cause interfer- to replace the battery (100 % ence in the vicinity of TV sets, mercury-free), SIM and Micro radios and PCs. SD Card. You must not open the battery under any circum- Do not place the phone near to stances.
  • Page 6 Safety precautions Bluetooth ® Before using Bluetooth accessories, or a mobile phone inside a vehicle, check the ve- Your phone has a Bluetooth interface. This hicle user guide for any limitations on the use makes it possible to establish a wireless of these products.

  • Page 7: Phone Overview

    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 display as symbols. Use functions while clamshell is closed. The outer softkeys have no Operator function if the clamshell is open.

  • Page 8: Clamshell Open

    Phone overview Clamshell open Earpiece Main display Camera lens Call key Dial the number/name displayed/high- lighted, take calls. Open the call log lists 01.12.2005 10:10 in standby mode. Service provider On/Off/End key • Switched off: Press and hold to switch on. •...
  • Page 9 Phone overview Softkeys Key lock In standby mode: Press and hold to The current functions of these keys are switch key lock on/off. Only emergency shown in the bottom line of the main numbers can be dialled. display as §Text§/symbol. While dialling: Enter wildcard "?".

  • Page 10: Opening/Closing The Clamshell

    Phone overview Opening/closing the • Incoming call: You accept the call. You can change this setting to manually clamshell accept the call after the clamshell is opened (page 125). Clamshell closed • Open applications remain open. • Open requests and notifications, e.g. in •...
  • Page 11 Phone overview 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.

  • Page 12: Display Symbols

    Display symbols Display symbols Menu (only outer display) Display symbols (selection) Camera in picture mode Signal strength < Camera in video mode Charging Media player(audio playback) Battery charge level, e.g. 50% Ç Main menu (only main display) All calls are diverted Contacts ¿...
  • Page 13 Display symbols Message symbols (selection) Camera symbols (outer display) Ë Unread Open brightness settings Ø Read Open zoom settings Draft Sent MMS not sent MMS received MMS read MMS with DRM contents (page 20) E-mail forwarded E-mail with attachment À Voice mail received...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Your phone's displays are covered You can access the list of folders and with a protective film. Remove this files in the menu (page 110). My stuff film slowly before using the phone. If you assign a file from the Micro SD Card to a function in the phone such In rare cases, static discharge may as a ringtone, the file is copied to the...

  • Page 15: Inserting The Battery

    Getting started Inserting the battery • Use the battery cover as illustrated to press the SIM card slightly into the slot. • Insert the battery into the phone , then press it downwards until it engages. • Use the battery cover as illustrated to press the Micro SD Card slightly into the slot.

  • Page 16: Removing The Battery

    Getting started Removing the battery Charging the battery The battery is not fully charged Attention when delivered. Plug the charger Please switch off your phone before cable into the bottom of the phone, removing the battery! plug the power supply unit into a •...

  • Page 17: Operating Time And Temperature

    Getting started Charge icon not visible The charge level of the battery is only displayed correctly after an un- If the battery has been discharged interrupted charging/discharging fully, the charge icon is not immedi- cycle. You should therfore not remove ately visible when the power supply the battery unnecessarily and where is plugged in.

  • Page 18: Switching Phone On/Off, Entering Pin

    Switching phone on/off, entering PIN Switching phone on/off, entering PIN Switching the phone on Confirm. Logging on to §OK§ the network will take a Open the clamshell. few seconds. Press and hold On/Off/End You can change the PIN (page 26). key to switch phone on.

  • Page 19: Offline Mode

    Switching phone on/off, entering PIN Offline mode Switching on your phone for the first time In offline mode you can operate many phone functions, but you are When you switch on the phone for not connected to any network (you the first time or after the battery has are not available for incoming calls been removed, you are prompted to...

  • Page 20: General Instructions

    General instructions General instructions Standby mode Alert region In the alert region the following The phone is in standby mode and message types can be displayed: is ready for use when the name of • New entries in missed calls list, the service provider appears on the voice mail or inbox.

  • Page 21: Connectivity

    General instructions Connectivity Digital Rights Mgmt. (DRM) Your phone supports different methods for transmitting data in the Remember that your phone has mobile network: digital rights management. The use • The fastest method is UMTS (Uni- of downloaded pictures, sounds versal Mobile Telecommunications or applications can be restricted System).

  • Page 22: Main Menu

    General instructions Main menu Navigation key The main menu is displayed The symbol in the centre of the low- graphically with symbols. er line of the main display shows the current function when the naviga- Call up from standby tion key is pressed down vertically. mode.

  • Page 23: Outer Softkeys

    General instructions Outer softkeys Standard functions If the clamshell is closed, you can use Options menu the outer softkeys to control the phone. The symbols in the bottom The list contains functions that are line of the outer display show the offered in several options menus.
  • Page 24 General instructions Fast list search Set as e.g. set picture as wallpa- per, logo, screensaver, Pressing number keys while you are melodies as ringtones, in alphabetically ordered lists (e.g. open/close melody. Contacts, My Stuff) opens a fast search window. Rename Rename selected entry.
  • Page 25 General instructions If the Micro SD Card is inserted, Delete Delete all marked entries. folders/files are organised on a marked separate tab. Send Send marked messages Select tab (phone memory/ marked (e.g. e-mails from draft Micro SD Card). folder). Select folder/file. Retrieve Retrieve marked e-mails marked...

  • Page 26: Security

    Security Security Task switching The phone supports the use of multi- The phone and SIM card are protect- ple applications at the same time. ed against misuse by several security The function you are currently using codes. is in foreground, the other open ap- plications are in the background.
  • Page 27 Security Clearing SIM card barring Enter PIN code. Confirm. If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM card is barred. Change PIN Enter new PIN code and You can change the PIN to any confirm with 4 to 8-digit number you find Enter new PIN code again easier to remember.

  • Page 28: Connecting To Windows® Pcs

    Gigasets). You can download the Press. The phone §OK§ Mobile Phone Manager from the switches on. Internet at: www.BenQ-Siemens.com/ef81 Press or take no action. §Cancel§ The phone does not The data cable is included in delivery. switch on. You find the MPM program on the...

  • Page 29: Text Entry

    Text entry Text entry Text entry without T9 Press briefly: Special characters are shown. Press number key repeatedly until Press and hold: Open the required letter appears. After a edit menu. brief interval the cursor will advance. Press once/repeatedly: Example: .
  • Page 30 Text entry Text edit menu Marking text You can highlight text in order to For text entry: copy and paste it to a different place. Press and hold: The edit Press and hold. The edit menu is displayed: menu is displayed. Insert symbol Mark text Activate highlighting...
  • Page 31 Text entry Writing with T9 T9-word suggestions The display changes as you proceed. If several options are found in the dictionary for a key sequence It is best if you finish a word without (a word), the most probable is dis- looking at the display.
  • Page 32 Text entry Text templates Within a "T9-word", individual letters may not be edited without first removing the T9 Text templates are short excerpts of status. In most cases it is better to rewrite texts that you can insert in your mes- the complete word.

  • Page 33: Calling

    Calling Calling With your phone you can make con- The called party as well as the network ventional (voice) calls as well as vid- have to be capable of handling video calls. eo calls. However, it is not possible If you are calling a number that does not to make a voice call and a video call meet these requirements you will be of- at the same time.

  • Page 34: Setting The Volume

    Calling Ending a call Redialling previous numbers Clamshell closed µ (Only if the clamshell is open) Press to end call. To enter the list (in stand- Dialled calls Clamshell open by mode): Press the End key briefly. Press the Call key. Press this key even if the person on the other end To redial the number last called:...

  • Page 35: Accepting A Call

    Calling Accepting a call Your video is shown to §Yes§ the caller. The phone must be switched on. The video mute picture is §No§ An incoming call is indicated by shown to the caller (Select a special screen on either display: image, page 125).
  • Page 36 Calling Handsfree talking Swapping between 2 calls You can put the phone aside during a call. You can then hear the caller (Not during video calls) via the loudspeaker. Establish a second connection Clamshell closed If you accept a call with the clamshell (Only if the clamshell is open) closed, handsfree talking is activated You can call another number during...

  • Page 37: Conference

    Calling Ending calls Accepting the waiting call in addition to the first Clamshell closed Ý Accept the waiting call. Press. You return to the µ Depending on your settings held call. (page 125) you can also accept the Clamshell open waiting call by simply opening the clamshell.
  • Page 38 Calling Once a call has already been After the dis- Return to conference call? established: play, you have the following options: Open menu and select You return to the §Options§ §Yes§ call. The current call conference. Hold is put on hold. You end all calls.
  • Page 39 Calling Call options Not during video calls: Hold call (Only if the clamshell is open) Hold current call. The following functions are only Swap Swap between calls. available during a call: Conference (see page 36) Open menu. §Options§ Drop End a call in a conference. Mute call/ The person on the other...

  • Page 40: Tone Sequences (Dtmf)

    Calling Tone sequences (DTMF) Frame rate Adjust how many frames per second the camera will (Only if the clamshell is open) capture. You can enter control codes (num- White Adjust the sensitivity to bers) for remote access to an auto- balance light.

  • Page 41: Contacts

    Contacts Contacts You can store contacts with a variety All contacts (including of phone and fax numbers as well as contacts SIM contacts) and distribu- additional address details. tion lists. The contacts may contain the Groups All groups. following types of entries: Contacts saved on the •...
  • Page 42 Contacts All contacts Assign media files In some input fields (ringtone, video, All contacts (excluding SIM contacts) picture) you can assign ringtones are displayed in alphabetical order. and pictures. Distribution lists and groups are dis- Select media field (e.g. played additionally. picture) and confirm Contacts can include 4 numbers, with...
  • Page 43 Contacts Groups Number field selected: Insert 2-s Insert pause ("P"). Groups are collections of contacts pause that can be used to categorise con- tacts. A group can have the same in- Insert Insert wildcard ("?"), see wildcard coming call alert. SIM contacts can- below.
  • Page 44 Contacts Edit Group Open menu and select §Options§ and confirm request Save Open menu and select §Options§ with Edit. Confirm save notification. You can rename the group and at- tach an audio ringtone and a picture (page 41). • If you want to save/edit/delete contacts in the protected SIM area, the PIN2 is required.
  • Page 45 Contacts Filter Options menu Depending on the selected filter, Depending on the current situation, contacts and distritbution lists can different functions will be offered. be listed on the filter tab. These functions can be applied to the entry currently selected as well Open menu and §Options§...
  • Page 46 Contacts SIM contacts e.g. Confirm to delete current Remove ringtone from contacts. Add more Convert SIM contact to reg- ringtone Same for video and picture. fields ular contact (not for protect- ed SIM contacts). General options Special Synchronise Your provider may supply Initiate synchronisation numbers you with special numbers.

  • Page 47: Voice-Activated Dialling

    Contacts Find Save Select SIM/Phone location default save location. To find a contact more easily you can either search for the contact, change Duplicate Open new contact with the sort order of the contact list or duplicate information. set filter criteria for the list. Find Open menu (see below).
  • Page 48 Contacts Recording a voice tag If your two recordings are too differ- ent or if they are too similar to an ex- Record the voice tag in a quiet envi- isting voice tag, you will be prompt- ronment. You should speak into ed to repeat recording.
  • Page 49 Contacts Voice-activated dialling Clamshell closed If a headset is plugged into the phone: Press the activation key on the headset to activate voice dialling. Clamshell open Press and hold. Speak the name after the signal tone. If the name matches the saved voice tag the number is dialled.

  • Page 50: Call Records

    Call records Call records ¢ Redial number The different call information is Select call log list listed on 5 tabs: (e.g. Missed calls). All calls, Dialled calls, Missed calls, Select entry. Received calls and Duration/charges. Navigate to tabs. Dial number (if available), make video call.

  • Page 51: Duration/Charges

    Call records Duration/charges Received calls Accepted calls are listed. You can display the call duration and the currency and rate of a call. You Call log list menu can set the currency and rate for charge display. Depending on the current situation, different functions will be offered.
  • Page 52 Call records Charge settings Account limit info (PIN2 protected) Settings Select and confirm with The account limit is not supperted by all SIM cards. If your SIM card does not Currency support the account limit, an according (PIN2 protected) notification is displayed. Enter currency •...

  • Page 53: Camera

    Camera Camera Start the camera You can start and control the camera also when the clamshell is closed. Clamshell closed You can view photos/videos recorded with the integrated < Select to start the camera camera immediately: in picture/video mode. • Use a picture as background Clamshell open image, logo or screensaver.
  • Page 54 Camera the brightness setting or start the If you open the brightness/zoom set- zoom mode (see below). ting, the current setting is displayed. µ Only in picture mode and if active Press briefly to close self timer is indicated. brightness/zoom setting. Clamshell open Remaining memory Decrease/increase bright-...
  • Page 55 Camera Return to view finder A video record/playback is paused if you ‚ open/close the clamshell. Open view finder. Reviewing pictures/videos Or (if the clamshell is open) Open view finder to take Save pictures/videos another picture/record ‚ Confirm save notification. another video.
  • Page 56 Camera Camera options Audio record Turn microphone on/off. (Only if the clamshell is open) Self timer Picture is taken approx. 10 seconds after trigger- The following functions are availa- ing. For the last 3 sec- ble, depending on the current onds, you will hear a situation.
  • Page 57 Camera Save location Flicker adjustment Open settings. Adjust the sensibility to indoor §Change§ lightening flicker rates. Phone memory/Card Select default save Off/50 Hz/60 Hz location and confirm Select and confirm with with Frame rate (only for video settings) Press to start video call with current Set how many frames per second the settings.

  • Page 58: Create Message

    Create message Create message You can create SMS and MMS Ask your service provider whether messages and e-mails. this service is available. You may need to register for this service ¢ ¢ Create message separately. ¢ Select message type. Writing/sending an SMS You will find information on writing texts with and without T9 in the chapter "Text ¢...
  • Page 59 Create message ¢ ¢ SMS options Create message ¢ Depending on the current situation, different functions will be offered. Enter text (depending on your provider up to 1024 Open menu. §Options§ characters)/add items (see options menu). Add item Select Picture/Video/ Sound.
  • Page 60 Create message SMS/MMS options Preview MMS Start view mode (see below). Depending on the current situation, different functions will be offered. Playback Start Media player and sound play back sound. Open menu. §Options§ Send options Set Read Report, Validity Add recipient See page 60.

  • Page 61: E-Mail

    Create message E-mail Add recipient After at least one recipient is added, Your phone has an e-mail program field is displayed. You can add (client). You can use it to create and multiple recipients. receive e-mails. Enter number/address or select To create new e-mails you have to contact: configure at least one e-mail account...
  • Page 62 Create message E-mail options Save as draft Confirm request to save e-mail in draft folder Depending on the current situation, (page 69). different functions will be offered. Add signature at the cur- Open menu. §Options§ signature rent cursor position. Add recipient •...

  • Page 63: Inbox

    Inbox Inbox The inbox contains all MMS, SMS, CB, e-mail and WAP push messages Press if you want to open §Ignore§ received on the phone. message via the Inbox later. ¢ ¢ Inbox Press and hold. §Inbox§ An MMS is received in two steps: First the MMS notification, then Receiving messages the MMS.
  • Page 64 Inbox When download is completed, a If you receive the message that a notification is displayed (see SMS software update is available, you can section). You can change MMS set- start a DM session (page 127). tings to download new MMS imme- diately without request (page 72).
  • Page 65 Inbox SMS, MMS, CB Options menu Depending on the current situation, All new messages are shown in different functions will be offered. chronological order. Open menu. §Options§ Select message and confirm with View Read SMS, MMS, Numbers, e-mail addresses, vCards MMS Notification and other saveable objects are high- or CB.
  • Page 66 Inbox Read options menu Downloading ringtones and logos You can receive links for download- Depending on the current situation, ing ringtones, logos, screensavers, different functions will be offered. animations and information about Open menu. §Options§ applications with an SMS. Highlight this link and, by pressing the View Start view mode...
  • Page 67 Inbox IMAP4 account Add to Save as contact Contacts The inbox lists e-mails as well as sub- (page 68). scribed folders (e.g. mailboxes). You Only POP3 account: can subscribe to various folders on Delete on Delete e-mail on server the IMAP4 server (page 66). server only.
  • Page 68 Inbox Read options menu Subscr. to folders (only IMAP4 accounts) Depending on the current situation, You have to subscribe to folders on different functions will be offered. the receive server in order to retrieve Open menu. §Options§ e-mail from these folders. Voice call/ Start voice/video call...
  • Page 69 Inbox Add to Contacts WAP push You can add contacts received via The following messages are SMS, MMS or e-mail. displayed: You can add the following contact • Service Indication (SI) details: • Audio, video, image, text • contact details of the sender •...

  • Page 70: Message Lists

    Message lists Message lists Messages are displayed the same as Edit Edit Message. in the inbox (page 62). The most Send recently edited/sent message is Send directly without editing (at least one displayed at the top of the list. recipient is added). Drafts For standard functions see page 22.

  • Page 71: Message Settings

    Message settings Message settings You can configure SMS, MMS, Recipient You can set a default re- e-mails, cell broadcast (CB), voice cipient for the profile. Se- mail and instant messages. lect Add from Contacts and select contact/distri- SMS settings bution list or enter number.
  • Page 72 Message settings Auto delete SMS Reset profile If the function is activated, the oldest Select profile. SMS message in the Inbox will be Open menu and select §Options§ deleted upon arrival of a new SMS Restore to default. message. Confirm request. §Yes§...

  • Page 73: Mms Settings

    Message settings MMS settings Reset profile Select profile. ¢ ¢ Message settings ¢ ¢ Select function. Open menu and select §Options§ Restore to default. MMS profiles Confirm request. §Yes§ The MMS parameters are configured The MMS profile is reset to an uncon- in up to 5 different profiles.
  • Page 74 Message settings Req. read report Hide number If the function is activated, a report If the function is activated, your is sent back when the recipient reads number is withheld from the the MMS message for the first time. recipient. Activate/deactivate Activate/deactivate Yes/No...

  • Page 75: E-Mail Settings

    Message settings Creation mode Text size You can restrict the content that can See SMS settings page 71. be added to an MMS. Max msg size The following settings are possible: The size restriction affects down- Free You can add any content to loaded and created MMS messages.
  • Page 76 Message settings Deleting an account User info You can edit the following fields: Select account. Your name: Your name. Open menu and select §Options§ E-mail address: Your e-mail address Delete. (name@domain.abc) Confirm warning request. §Yes§ Reply-to Additional e-mail ad- All e-mails in the Inbox, the Drafts and the address: dress to use for replies.
  • Page 77 Message settings Connection info SMTP server: Enter the Internet You can configure accounts with address of the send server. two different receive server types: POP3 and IMAP4. The configured SMTP server Enter port number of accounts may have different server port: send server (default: 25).

  • Page 78: Cb Settings

    Message settings CB settings Save sent Select Yes/No to save message: a copy of the sent ¢ ¢ Message settings e-mails in the local Sent ¢ folder (page 69). Cell broadcast ¢ Select function. To save sent e-mails on server you should Rec.

  • Page 79: Inst. Message Settings

    Message settings Inst. message settings Topic list You can configure the types of ¢ ¢ Message settings broadcast messages you want to ¢ Instant messaging receive. The list of configured topics Open Inst. message settings is displayed. You can add/remove (page 86).

  • Page 80: Instant Messaging

    Instant messaging Instant messaging Manual login When you start Instant messaging ¢ ¢ Instant messaging and the phone is not connected to a server, you are asked to login. This function allows text-based con- versation with one or more users Your service provider supplies you who are also registered for this serv- with your account information.
  • Page 81 Instant messaging Tabs overview Auto login If auto login is activated (page 87), When you are online the following the phone uses saved account infor- tabs are displayed: mation (see above) to establish a • Online contacts connection to the server when the •...

  • Page 82: Starting/Viewing/Ending Conversations

    Instant messaging Availability is indicated in the same Authorisation message way as in the online contacts list If the user you want to add to your (see page 80). contact list has restricted the access to the contact data, the presence is Add new contact not available immediately.
  • Page 83 Instant messaging Start conversation Open text input field During a conversation you can open You can initiate a new conversation the input field by pressing from any tab within the Instant any key message application. Open menu and select §Options§ •...
  • Page 84 Instant messaging View conversation options menu Invite contacts Depending on the current situation, During an ongoing conversation or different functions will be offered. at the start of a new conversation you may invite contacts to join in. Open menu. §Options§ Open menu and select §Options§...

  • Page 85: Receiving Conversations

    Instant messaging Receiving conversations Receive authorisation request Depending on your setting Alerts (page 86) you may receive a notifi- cation if a user attemps to access An alert notification is displayed your presence details. when you receive a new message or Press to view the request.
  • Page 86 Instant messaging Unknown user Contact Display Instant message details details of the highlighted If you receive a message from a user contact (Name, Instant who is not saved in your contacts, a message ID, Mobile notification is displayed. The contact number and knock alert is added to your contact list auto- status).
  • Page 87 Instant messaging Settings Add notifications You can configure whether or not Some settings are only available if other users have open access to your you are logged into the server. presence information (e.g. your con- My details tact details). Select and open editor Alias: is activated, a noti- Receive notific'n...
  • Page 88 Instant messaging Info messages Server Select to activate/ On/Off You can configure the server you use deactivate alert. for Instant Messages. Depending on your provider you may not be able to Knock service edit the server data. Select On/Off to configure alert.

  • Page 89: Voicemail

    Voice mail Voice mail Select and confirm On/Off with Most service providers supply you The service provider supplies you with a mailbox in which a caller can with two numbers: leave a voice mail for you if Save mailbox number •...

  • Page 90: Internet

    Internet Internet Bookmarks list ¢ ¢Select function. Display the list of bookmarks stored Press the key to start the in the phone. browser. Select the bookmark and Get the latest information from the confirm with to call Internet that is specifically adapted up URL.
  • Page 91 Internet Security Select Sounds Play sounds/ Don't play. Navigate to functions. Select Objects Dwnld objects/ Don't downld. Secure prompt Select Yes/No. Display Open menu and select §Options§ a security request when Save. leaving a page with se- cure connection to enter Look and feel a page that is non-secure.
  • Page 92 Internet WAP push Enter profile name. Name: Internet profile/Connection profile You can accept or reject message re- Select profile (page 121). quests from trusted and untrusted sources. If is set, you can de- Ask first Start page Set current URL as start- cide for each message request page for the profile.
  • Page 93 Internet Ending a connection Update (only if offline bookmark) bookmark Press to end the connec- Reload bookmark. tion and close the browser. Enter URL Enter the URL for direct di- al to an Internet address. Navigation in the browser Save items •...
  • Page 94 Internet Java Application Manager (JAM) There are 3 categories of downloads: • Web browsing. Display the list of Java applications currently available on the phone and • Open Mobile Alliance (OMA): manage those applications. Download of the media content that has associated digital rights. Select application.
  • Page 95 We recommend that you carry out a backup from time to time of the appli- ® cations on your Windows PC using the "Mobile Phone Manager" (www.BenQ-Siemens.com/ef81).

  • Page 96: Games

    Games are offered on the Internet. You can download games to the phone (page 92). Once download- ed, these are available to you via the phone. Some games are already pre-in- stalled on your phone. You will find these listed here: www.BenQ-Siemens.com/ef81...

  • Page 97: Organiser

    Organiser Organiser Calendar Weekly view Events are shown as vertical bars of ¢ ¢ Calendar different colours on the horizontal You can enter events in the calendar. hour division. The first 2 upcoming The time and date must be set for events for the current day are dis- the calendar to work correctly.
  • Page 98 Organiser Calendar options Settings Depending on the current view dif- Open menu and select §Options§ ferent functions are offered. Settings. Open menu. §Options§ Navigate to functions. Delete event Non-repeating event: Default repeat Confirm with §Yes§. Set the default repeat state for newly Repeating event: Select created events.
  • Page 99 Organiser New event/Edit event Information on the alarm Events are displayed in all calendar When the set date and time of the views. Overlapping events are dis- event are reached an audio and played in parallel as different a visual alarm occur. vertical bars.

  • Page 100: Dictat. Machine

    Organiser Dictat. machine Remote sync You can configure up to 5 profiles ¢ ¢ Dictat. machine for remote synchronisation. Before Use the function to record short you start the synchronisation, memos. check Active profile, Sync mode Apps to synchronise (see below). •...
  • Page 101 Organiser Sync mode Enter the port number to Port: connect with the SyncML server (1 to 65535). Navigate to input fields. Enter your login name. Username: Data to sync: Enter your password Password: Select whether All data (shown as a series of only is to Modified data...

  • Page 102: Extras

    Extras Extras My menu is selected, the Assign speed dial contacts list is opened. Select a con- Create your own menu with fre- tact. If the contacts list is empty, quently used functions, phone num- select to create a new Initialising...

  • Page 103: Alarm Clock

    Extras Alarm clock End alarm The alarm will ring at the set time, ¢ ¢ Alarm clock even when the ringtone or the The alarm clock can be set for each phone is switched off. If the phone is day of the week separately. switched on by the alarm, it won’t switch off again if you end the alarm.

  • Page 104: Calculator

    Extras Calculator Unit converter ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ Calculator Unit converter The calculator can be used in a basic You can convert various amounts in- version and with an advanced range to other units. of functions. The input line and two Converting the units/currency calculation lines (including the ma- trix with the calculation functions)

  • Page 105: Sound Recorder

    Extras Currency Press to start recording. A brief tone sounds when When you call up the function, you the recording starts. must enter a basic currency into which the conversions are to be Pause/record alternately. made. End recording. §Done§ Enter currency (e.g.

  • Page 106: Stopwatch

    Extras Stopwatch Lap mode While the stopwatch is running, the ¢ ¢ Stopwatch lap mode is available (see above). In Use the stopwatch to measure time lap mode, a lap is counted as the or to save intermediate times. time between subsequent key presses.

  • Page 107: Media Player

    Media player Media player You can use the audio playback with • An incoming call puts playback in the the Media player also if the clamshell background automatically (page 25). is closed. • Closing the clamshell extis the Media player except if the music tab is selected Viewing pictures and video stream- or during audio playback.
  • Page 108 Media player Playback The media player offers the follow- ing functions during music playback: Clamshell closed Playback/Pause depend- (Only if the Media player is in the foreground) ing on current state. Select track/playlist and ¶ · Press briefly: Skip to ˆ...
  • Page 109 Media player Pictures Bookmarks (Only if the clamshell is open) The Bookmarks tab shows a listing of up to 30 streaming content links on All files are listed with thumbnail, the phone and Micro SD Card. Each file name and size. URL must correspond to a single on- Display picture line audio/video file.
  • Page 110 Media player Media Player options Bookmark selected Settings (Only if the clamshell is open) Select connection profile (page 120). Different functions are offered Press §Options§ to open depending on the starting situation menu and select Save. and the selected object. Further functions Open menu.

  • Page 111: My Stuff

    My stuff My stuff Index structure To organise your files, you can use the file system like a PC file manager. Files are organised in folders. Some There are some folders in My stuff folders have already been created various data types for this purpose. for different data types.
  • Page 112 My stuff Folder Content/Options Formats Misc. Files of media e.g. html, (e.g.) types that are not included in other Sounds Melodies, records mp3,aac, folders, e.g. text aac+, entry: Start modules, intenet aac++, sound recorder pages. If you try to m3u, mid, (page 104).
  • Page 113 My stuff Options File search For easy file search you can enter The following functions are availa- several criteria: name, file type and ble, depending on the current date of creation. situation. Open menu and select §Options§ Open menu. §Options§ Search.

  • Page 114: Settings

    Settings Settings Profiles Open menu and select §Options§ Change settings. ¢ ¢ Profiles The list of available settings is dis- played. For details see correspond- Several settings can be stored in a ing menu descriptions. phone profile, for example to adapt the phone to the surrounding level When you have finished setting one of noise.

  • Page 115: Ringtones

    Settings Ringtones Voice calls/Video calls/ Calendar/Alarm clock ¢ ¢ Ringtones Select function and set melody and tone for each function separately. Volume Melody Set the tones on the phone to suit your requirements. The volume set- Select a sound file to use as ringtone. ting controls the volume of the ring- Select melody from tone as well as the general volume...

  • Page 116: Themes

    Settings Themes Messages Melody ¢ ¢ Themes Melody settings on page 114. Load a completely new user inter- SMS & MMS tone/CBS alert tone/ face in your phone. With the press of E-mail tone a key, various functions are re-or- Set alert tone used for the different ganised based on a theme, e.g.

  • Page 117: Display

    Settings Display Screensaver Picture displayed on either display ¢ ¢ Display when a time period specified by you has elapsed. An incoming call press- Set Wallpaper/Logo ing any key or opening/closing the You can set pictures separately for clamshell will end the function un- following functions: less the safety function is activated.

  • Page 118: Vibration (Silent Alert)

    Settings Vibration (silent alert) Greeting message Set a message to be displayed when ¢ ¢ Vibration the phone is switched on. To avoid the disturbance caused by Enter greeting a ringing phone, you can activate (up to 2 lines). the silent alert function as an alter- native.

  • Page 119: Connectivity

    Settings Connectivity If the clamshell is closed: • The connection status is displayed on ¢ ¢ Connectivity the outer display. • A notification is displayed to announce ® Bluetooth (BT) ongoing data transfer via bluetooth. Press µ to cancel the data transfer. Bluetooth is a short-range radio con- •...
  • Page 120 Settings Search Bluetooth visibility Search for specific categories of The device address/name is shown devices or for all Bluetooth devices. or not to other BT devices if they re- quest this in order to receive or send All devices/Audio/Phone/PC data. Select and confirm with to start search.
  • Page 121 Settings Connect.profiles View details Display the device de- tails: Name:, Device Depending on your provider up to type: and Address:. 25 profiles may be preset containing a collection of settings utilised by ap- Add to known Add the device to the plications.
  • Page 122 Settings Internet profiles Linger time Depending on your provider up to Depending on your provider you 25 profiles are preset containing a may be able to specify the linger collection of settings utilised by ap- time which will apply to all plications.

  • Page 123: Shortcuts

    Settings Shortcuts Start function/call number The function is started or the You can assign one important number is dialled at the touch of number/function to each softkey, a button. the navigation key (every direction) and the number keys 2 to 9 (speed- Press and hold key to start dial numbers).

  • Page 124: Call Setup

    Settings Call setup Call waiting If you are registered for this service, ¢ ¢ Call setup set call waiting. ¢ Select function. On/Off Activate/deactivate call Hide ID waiting and confirm with When you make a call, your number can be shown on the display of the called party or suppressed.
  • Page 125 Settings Divert other call types All calls All calls are diverted. All calls/Data/Fax/Messages Select a call type and Ç Symbol in the top line of confirm with the display in standby mode. Open menu and select Set. §Options§ Enter the number you Unanswered want to divert to.
  • Page 126 Settings Any key answer Video calls Incoming calls can be accepted by Specify the additional settings for pressing any key (except for video calls. On/Off Activate/deactivate and Show my image confirm with If the function is activated, your vid- eo image is always transmitted to Open clamshell the caller during a video call.

  • Page 127: Phone

    Settings Phone Key tones Set the tone that is played when ¢ ¢ Phone pressing keys. ¢ Select function. ¢ ¢ Shortcuts Language ¢ Key tones Set the language of the display text. Tone/Silent Select and confirm Display language with Show the currently set display lan- guage.
  • Page 128 Settings • The access profiles must be con- Device check figured manually. If necessary, After the last information page, check with your service provider a self-test as well as the individual for details. You will find the cur- test are offered. If you select Self test, rent settings for the service pro-...
  • Page 129 Settings Master reset Edit profile Reset the phone to default values Navigate to input fields. (factory setting). This does not affect Enter the server address. Address: the SIM card or the network settings. Port: Enter the port number to Alternatively enter in standby mode: connect with the server, # 9 9 9 9 # e.g.

  • Page 130: Clock

    Settings Clock Display set time zone. §Options§ ¢ ¢ Open menu and select Clock option. The clock must be set correctly once at start-up (page 18). Set time Set a new time zone for zone the selected city. Confirm Setting the time and date with §Yes§.
  • Page 131 Settings Show clock Auto time Set the time and date display in If you activate auto time, the time standby mode. zone is switched automatically to local time by the network. On/Off Activate/deactivate and confirm with Activate/deactivate and On/Off confirm with...

  • Page 132: Security

    Settings Security PIN codes Description on page 25: ¢ ¢ Security ¢ PIN control, Change PIN, Change PIN2, Select function. Change phonecde Auto key lock This SIM only If activated, the keypad is locked au- (PIN2 or phone-code protected) tomatically if no key has been The phone can be linked to a SIM pressed for one minute in standby card when the phone code is en-...
  • Page 133 Settings Enter the network pass- Status check word and confirm Check the status of selected or all call with to activate/ type(s). deactivate barring for se- Enter the network lected call type. password. Confirm barring message. Confirm barring message. All outgoing Clear all All outgoing calls except emergency All barrings are deleted.

  • Page 134: Network

    Settings Network Auto network If you activate this function, the ¢ ¢ Network phone searches automatically and ¢ Select function. selects the next network on the pre- ferred network list. Otherwise you Network info can select a different network Retrieve information about the manually from the network list.
  • Page 135 Settings Mode selection Fast search Make sure that your service provider If you activate this function, network supports the selected mode. reconnection is speeded up (standby time is reduced). Select Automatic/GSM only/ and confirm Activate/deactivate UMTS only On/Off with function and confirm with Open menu and select §Options§...

  • Page 136: Accessories

    Settings Accessories Headset Only in combination with an original ¢ ¢ Accessories handsfree headset (page 147). If an ¢ Select function. original headset is used, the Headset profile is automatically activated Car kit when the headset is plugged in. Car kit profile is activated auto- Edit profile matically as soon as the phone is...

  • Page 137: Mobile Phone Manager

    You can download the newest ver- data with the restore function. sion of MPM from the Internet: Please observe all applicable restric- www.BenQ-Siemens.com/ef81 tions for DRM protected data. Please consult the help files and the Bookmark Management readme file for further information on the functions and use of MPM.
  • Page 138 Mobile Phone Manager Phone Explorer Plug & Sync With Phone Explorer you can access Plug & Sync can relieve you of rou- your phone's data fast and comforta- tine tasks. With "Music > Phone" you bly. The phone is simply added to can always transfer your up-to-date your PC's file structure as if it was just music files and playlists to the phone...

  • Page 139: Questions & Answers

    Questions & Answers Questions & Answers If you have any questions about using your phone, visit us at www.BenQMobile.com/customercare any time. For additional help, we have listed below some frequently asked questions and answers. Configuration service To help you set up your mobile phone for the data service WAP, MMS, e-mail and Internet, you can use a configuration service.
  • Page 140 Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution Charging error Battery totally discharged. 1) Plug in charger cable, battery is on charge. (charge icon not 2) Charge icon appears after approx. 2 hours. displayed). 3) Charge battery. Temperature out of range: Make sure the ambient temperature is right, wait for +5 °C to +45 °C.
  • Page 141 Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution Certain uses of Call restrictions are in place. Barrings can be set by service provider. Check phone not possible. barrings (page 131). Impossible to make Memory is full. Delete entries in contacts (For standard functions entries in contacts.
  • Page 142 Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution PIN error/ Three wrong entries. Enter the PUK (MASTER PIN) supplied with the PIN2 error. SIM card according to the instructions. If the PUK (MASTER PIN) has been lost, please contact your service provider.

  • Page 143: Customer Care

    Customer Care Customer Care Abu Dhabi .........0 26 42 38 00 We offer fast, individual advice! You have Argentina ........0 81 02 22 66 24 several options: Australia..........13 00 66 53 66 Austria..........05 17 07 50 04 Our online support on the Internet: Bahrain ............
  • Page 144 Customer Care Malta ........+ 35 32 14 94 06 32 Singapore ........... 62 27 11 18 Mauritius ..........2 11 62 13 Slovak Republic ......02 59 68 22 66 Mexico ........01 80 07 11 00 03 Slovenia ..........0 14 74 63 36 Morocco ..........22 66 92 09 South Africa ........08 60 10 11 57 Netherlands .........0 90 03 33 31 00...

  • Page 145: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Battery quality statement Your phone has been designed and manu- factured to the highest of standards and should be treated with great care. The sug- The capacity of your mobile phone battery gestions below will help you to enjoy your will reduce each time it is charged/emptied.

  • Page 146: Product Data

    Product data Product data Phone ID You will need the following details if you lose your phone or SIM card: Declaration of conformity the number of the SIM card (on the card): BenQ Mobile hereby declares that the phone .............. described in this user guide is in compliance 15 digit serial number of the phone with the essential requirements and other...

  • Page 147: Sar

    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. They note that INFORMATION ON RF EXPOSURE / if you nevertheless want to reduce your ex- SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE (SAR) posure then you can do so by limiting the THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL...

  • Page 148: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Fashion & Carry Handsfree Portable Carrying Cases Headset Basic HHS-100 A range of carry cases is available at spe- Simple headset. cialist shops or you can visit our online Headset HHS-110 shop at: Headset with key to accept and end calls. Original Accessories Headset Purestyle HHS-120 www.BenQMobile.com/shop...
  • Page 149 Accessories Office Car Solutions Data Cable USB DCA-140 Mobile Holder HMH-100 For connecting the phone to the USB port of Universal cradle without antenna port. Ideal the PC. With charging capacity. for use with Headset or Car Kit Portable. Sync Station DSC-100 Car Kit Portable HKP-100 Table support for the telefone to facilitate The portable handsfree car kit can easily be...

  • Page 150: Guarantee Certificate (Uk)

    Guarantee certificate (UK) Guarantee certificate (UK) Without prejudice to any claim the user (cus- Products sold in the United Kingdom the tomer) may have in relation to the dealer or Guarantee is issued by BenQ Mobile UK retailer, the customer shall be granted a Ltd., Carmelite 50, Victoria, Embankment, manufacturer's Guarantee under the London, EC4Y 0DX, U.K.
  • Page 151 Guarantee certificate (IRL) shall, at its own option and free of charge, • The purchase receipt, together with the either replace the device with another de- date of purchase, shall be required as evi- vice reflecting the current state of the art, dence for invoking the Guarantee.

  • Page 152: License Agreement

    License Agreement License Agreement This License Agreement ("Agreement") is COPYRIGHT. The Licensed Software between You and BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. and all related rights, without limitation in- OHG, Germany ("BenQ"). The Agreement cluding proprietary rights therein, are owned authorizes You to use the Licensed Soft- by BenQ, its Licensors or affiliates and are ware, specified in Clause 1 below, which protected by international treaty provisions...
  • Page 153 License Agreement (d) You may not reverse engineer, decom- MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A pile, modify, or disassemble those Licensed PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THAT THE Software programs except and only to the LICENSED SOFTWARE WILL NOT IN- extent that such activity is expressly permit- FRINGE ANY THIRD PARTY PATENTS, ted by applicable law notwithstanding this COPYRIGHTS, TRADEMARKS OR OTH-...
  • Page 154 License Agreement LICENSED SOFTWARE, EVEN IF BENQ IS 12. APPLICABLE LAW AND FORUM. The ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH laws of Germany govern this Agreement. No DAMAGES. THE LIMITATION OF LIABILI- choice of law rules of any jurisdiction will ap- TY SHALL NOT APPLY IF AND TO THE ply.

  • Page 155: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree Contacts Call records > Enter URL Internet Bookmarks list History > Browser settings Multimedia Look and feel > Camera Picture mode Security Video mode Certificates WAP push Browser profiles > > Create message Messages Inbox Drafts E-mail Sent messages Instant messaging...
  • Page 156 Menu tree > > > Messages Message settings MMS profiles E-mail Home retrieval Roaming retrieval Req. read report Req. deliv report Delivery time Validity period Hide number Anon. messages Allow read report Allow deliv report Creation mode Auto signature Save sent items Allow adverts Emoticons Text size...
  • Page 157 Menu tree > Extras SIM toolkit My menu Alarm clock Calculator Unit converter Sound recorder Stopwatch My stuff > Profiles Settings > Ringtones Volume > Voice calls Melody Tone > Video calls Melody Tone > Messages Melody SMS & MMS tone CBS alert tone E-mail tone >...
  • Page 158 Menu tree > > Display Wallpaper Settings Logo Screensaver Greeting message Backlight time Brightness Power save > Vibration Standard Helicopter Shock Mosquito Train > > Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth active Data counter File location Connect.profiles Search Internet profiles Known devices Linger time Last connected Bluetooth name Bluetooth visibility...
  • Page 159 Menu tree > > Settings Call setup Hide ID Call waiting > Diverts All calls Any key answer Voice calls Open clamshell Video calls Data Messages > Video calls Show my image Select image > > Phone Language Display language T9 mode Input language Key tones...
  • Page 160 Menu tree > > Settings Security Auto key lock Only protect. SIM > PIN codes PIN control This SIM only Change PIN Change PIN2 Change phonecde > Barrings All outgoing Content downl'd ? Outg. internat. Outg. int. x home All incoming >...

  • Page 161: Index

    Index Index Call Swap (change) ....... 35 Accessories ........147 Waiting ........35 Car solutions ........ 148 Call log lists ........49 Energy.......... 147 Call setup ......... 123 Handsfree........147 Call waiting on/off ......123 Office ........... 148 Calling..........32 Settings........
  • Page 162 Index Data counter........120 Games..........95 Date format ........129 My Stuff ........111 Declaration of conformity ....145 GPRS ..........120 Device manager........ 127 Greeting message......117 Dialled calls (call log) ......49 Guarantee certificate ......149 Dialling voice dialling ........46 Handsfree talking .......
  • Page 163 Index Mailbox ..........88 Offline mode ........18 Main menu ......... 21 Only protected SIM......131 Maintenance of phone ...... 144 Operating time ........16 Mark mode ......... 24 Battery ......... 145 Master reset........128 Organiser ........... 96 Media player........106 Calendar ........
  • Page 164 Index Safety precautions ........ 3 Screensaver ........116 On/off .......... 126 Security Text entry ........29 Codes ..........25 Tabs ........... 21 Settings........131 Talk time (battery)......145 Settings ..........113 Task switching........25 Accessories........135 Key ..........7 Call setup ........123 Technical data ........
  • Page 165 Index Wallpaper ......... 116 WAP ........... 89 WAP push Read/load ........68 Receive........... 63 Settings.......... 91 Wildcard ..........42 A31008-H2640-A1-1-7619...

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