Benq CF61A Users Manual
Mobile Phone
User Manual
CF61
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BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG makes no warranty or representation,
either expressed or implied, with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness
for any particular purpose of this document. The information in this
document is correct at the time of printing and subject to change without
notice.
Safety information
For your safety, please read the guidelines below carefully before
you use your phone:
Exposure to radio frequency signals
Max. SAR measurement
GSM850: 0.89 W/Kg (head); 0.85 W/Kg (body); DCS1800: 0.369 W/Kg.
PCS1900:1.0
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.
European and international agencies have set standards and
recommendations for the protection of public exposure to RF
electromagnetic energy.
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) 1996
• Verband Deutscher Elektringenieure (VDE) DIN- 0848
• Directives of the European Community, Directorate General V in
Matters of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Energy
• National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom, GS 11,
1988
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1- 1992
• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).
Report 86
• Department of Health and Welfare Canada. Safety Code 6
2 W/Kg (head); 0.885 W/Kg (body).
Safety information i
These standards are based on extensive scientific review. For example,
over 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities,
government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of
research to develop the updated ANSI Standard.
The design of your phone complies with these standards when used
normally.
Specific operating restrictions
No metallic component allowed in body-worn accessories.
Phone operation
• Normal Position: Hold the phone as you would with any other
telephone.
• To avoid potential RF interference, please do not wear the phone
around your neck or in front your chest for long hours.
Batteries
• For safety concerns, when the temperature of the phone goes over
45°C (113F) or below 0°C (32F), charging will halt.
• Do not expose batteries to temperatures below -10°C (14F) or above
45°C (113F). Always take your phone with you when you leave your
vehicle.
• Use only genuine battery to ensure the phone’s normal operation.
ii Safety information
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. When battery is detached from the
phone, your batteries are packed with a protective battery cover; please
use this cover for storing your batteries when not in use.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the
areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while
driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving--driving safety is your first responsibility.
• Use hands-free operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.
Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However,
certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals
from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a
minimum separation of six (6") inches be maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the
pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
Safety information iii
• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their
pacemaker when the phone is turned ON.
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential
for interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that the interference is taking place, turn
your phone OFF immediately.
Hearing aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference you may want to consult your hearing aid
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other medical devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of
your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF
energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.
Turn yo ur ph on e OFF in h ealth care facilities when any regulatio ns posted
in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may
be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Ve h i c l e s
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted facilities
Turn yo ur p ho ne OFF in any facility where posted notice so requires.
iv Safety information
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF
your phone before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when
in a “blasting area” or in area posted “TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO.”
Obey all signs and instructions.
Potentially explosive atmospheres
Turn yo ur p ho ne 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 explosive atmosphere are often, but not always
clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below
deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using
liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and
any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your
vehicle engine.
For vehicles equipped with an air bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both
installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in
the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Safety information v
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC
RF exposure guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no metal
and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use
of other enhancements may not ensure compliance with FCC RF
exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn accessory and are not
holding the phone at the ear, position the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm
from your body when the phone is switched on.
European Union Directives Conformance Statement
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
declaration of conformity (DoC) has been signed. Please call the company
hotline if you require a copy of the original or visit:
www.BenQMobile.com/conformity.
vi Safety information
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use ear- or headphones at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher
volume, which may sound normal but can be damaging to
your hearing. Set your volume to a safe level. If you
experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use of your system.
Dispose of unwanted batteries and phones as permitted by
the laws in your countries.
Safety information vii
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Table of Contents
Safety information.................................................................i
1. Preparing your phone for use ..........................................1
Inserting a SIM card ................................................................1
Installing a battery ...................................................................2
Installing the back cover..........................................................2
Charging the phone .................................................................3
Changing the front cover.........................................................3
Turning the phone on .............................................................4
The microSD card....................................................................5
2. Getting to know your phone ...........................................6
Your phone at a glance ............................................................6
External display........................................................................7
Idle screen ................................................................................8
Using the keys in idle mode ..................................................10
Menu navigation....................................................................13
3. Using your phone........................................................... 14
Call functions.........................................................................14
Making a phone call ..................................................................14
Ending a phone call ...................................................................14
Answering a phone call .............................................................14
Rejecting an incoming call ........................................................14
Adjusting the volume ................................................................15
Making an international call.....................................................15
Making an emergency call......................................................... 15
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Dialing an extension number ...................................................15
Speed dialing.............................................................................. 15
Listening to voicemails.............................................................. 16
Operations during a call............................................................16
Phone Book............................................................................20
Adding contacts to the Phone Book......................................... 20
Finding contacts in the Phone Book ........................................23
Last missed, dialed, and received calls ..................................24
Using the silent profile...........................................................24
Camera ...................................................................................25
Taking photos ............................................................................25
Adjusting camera mode settings...............................................26
Icons in camera mode ...............................................................28
Attaching a voice clip to your photo ........................................30
Managing your photos ..............................................................31
MP3 player .............................................................................33
Playing music............................................................................. 33
Shortcuts.................................................................................37
Setting shortcuts ........................................................................37
Using shortcuts..........................................................................37
Messages .................................................................................38
SMS ............................................................................................38
MMS...........................................................................................41
Voicemail ...................................................................................45
Cell Broadcast ............................................................................46
Memory Status ..........................................................................46
Input methods........................................................................47
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Changing the input method ..................................................... 47
Shifting between upper and lower case letters .........................47
Multitap text input ....................................................................47
T9 text input ..............................................................................48
Numeric input ...........................................................................50
Entering symbols .......................................................................50
Bluetooth and USB connection ............................................50
Bluetooth ...................................................................................50
USB Connection........................................................................52
4. Menus ............................................................................. 54
Phone Book............................................................................54
Find ............................................................................................54
Add.............................................................................................54
Edit .............................................................................................54
Copy ...........................................................................................54
Delete .........................................................................................55
Caller Group ..............................................................................55
Privacy Manager ........................................................................55
Business Card ............................................................................55
My Number ...............................................................................55
Memory Status ..........................................................................56
Messages .................................................................................56
Calls ........................................................................................56
Missed ........................................................................................56
Received .....................................................................................56
Dialed .........................................................................................56
Cleanup All ................................................................................56
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Duration.....................................................................................57
Cost ............................................................................................57
Games .....................................................................................58
All Games...................................................................................58
Settings.......................................................................................58
Memory Status ..........................................................................59
Entertainment ........................................................................59
Camera.......................................................................................59
MP3 Player................................................................................. 59
FM Radio ...................................................................................59
Recorder..................................................................................... 60
Media Center..........................................................................61
Images ........................................................................................61
Music.......................................................................................... 62
Other ..........................................................................................63
Format microSD........................................................................ 63
Memory Status ..........................................................................63
Tools .......................................................................................63
Alarm .........................................................................................63
World Clocks .............................................................................64
Bluetooth ...................................................................................64
Calendar.....................................................................................65
To Do List ..................................................................................65
Note............................................................................................ 66
Shortcuts ....................................................................................66
Calculator...................................................................................66
Currency Converter ..................................................................66
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Stopwatch ..................................................................................67
Countdown Timer..................................................................... 67
USB Connection........................................................................67
Services ...................................................................................68
ClubBenQ Online......................................................................68
WAP Service ..............................................................................68
NAP Settings..............................................................................70
Service Number .........................................................................70
STK Menu..................................................................................70
Settings ...................................................................................71
Date & Time ..............................................................................71
Auto Power On/Off...................................................................71
Profiles .......................................................................................72
Display .......................................................................................73
Audio..........................................................................................74
Call Ring..........................................................................................74
Message Tone..................................................................................74
Calendar Tone ................................................................................74
Keypad Tone ...................................................................................74
Ring Volume...................................................................................75
Speech Volume ...............................................................................75
Key Assignment .........................................................................75
Call Settings ...............................................................................75
Answer Mode..................................................................................75
Connect Alert..................................................................................76
Minute Minder ............................................................................... 76
Show Number.................................................................................76
Call Divert.......................................................................................76
Call Barring.....................................................................................77
Call Waiting ....................................................................................78
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Auto Redial .....................................................................................78
Fixed Dialing No.............................................................................79
Active Line ......................................................................................79
User Group .....................................................................................79
Network .....................................................................................80
Network Mode................................................................................80
Available List...................................................................................80
Band Setting....................................................................................81
Connection .....................................................................................81
Security ......................................................................................81
PIN Code.........................................................................................81
Phone Lock .....................................................................................82
SIM Lock.........................................................................................82
Power Saving Mode...................................................................82
Language ....................................................................................82
Input...........................................................................................82
Flight Mode................................................................................83
Restore .......................................................................................83
5. Care and maintenance ................................................... 84
6. Troubleshooting............................................................. 85
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Preparing your phone for use
Inserting a SIM card
1. To release the SIM card holder, slide the card holder backward (1) and
lift it up (2).
2. Insert the SIM card into the card holder (3). Ensure that the cut corner
is at the top and the metal contacts face the phone (4).
3. Slide the card holder forward to lock it (5).
A SIM card can be easily damaged if its metal contacts become
scratched. Therefore, take special care when holding or inserting it.
Preparing your phone for use 1
Installing a battery
1. Carefully place the battery onto the back of the phone, with the
battery's contacts facing downwards in alignment with the tab in the
battery compartment.
2. Push the battery against the top of the compartment and press it down
to click it into the compartment.
Do not remove the battery when the phone is on. Doing so could
cause you to lose personal settings or data stored either on your SIM
card or in the phone's memory.
Installing the back cover
Place the back cover onto the back of your phone and slide forward until
the latch catches the cover.
2 Preparing your phone for use
Charging the phone
1. Insert the charger connector fully into the charger socket at the bottom
of your phone. Ensure that the connector is plugged in the right
direction appropriately.
2. Plug the charger into a power outlet.
Do not remove the battery while the phone is charging.
3. Once the phone is fully charged, remove the charger from both the
power outlet and the phone.
Please note:
• It takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge a battery.
• When the battery is weak, the phone will play an alert sound.
• When the battery is discharged, the charging may not start immediately
when you plug in the connector. Wait 10 to 15 minutes for the phone to
begin charging.
Changing the front cover
1. Lift the front cover off the phone.
2. Align the tab on the inside bottom edge of the front cover with the hole
on the bottom edge of the phone. And then place the front cover onto
the phone until the latch catches the cover.
Preparing your phone for use 3
Turning the phone on
1. Long-press to turn the phone on. The phone will display the
welcome animation.
To set a welcome message, go to: Settings > Display > Welcome
Message. For details, please refer to page 73.
In this user manual, "long-press" means to press and hold down a key
for about two seconds. "Press" means to press a key and release
immediately.
2. Enter your PIN code and press to confirm.
The PIN (Personal Identification Number) is the password provided by
your network operator. You need this password in order to use the
SIM card.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card will
be locked. You must now enter the PUK (Personal Unblocking Key)
for that SIM card in order to unlock it. Please contact your network
operator to obtain a PUK.
To activate/disable PIN password authentication, go to Settings >
Security > PIN Code > PIN1 Code > Set Status. See page 81.
3. When the PIN code entered has been accepted, the phone will
automatically search for the designated network. This search process
may take a few seconds.
4. The idle screen will be displayed, as well as network signal strength and
the name of the network operator. You can now use the phone.
If the phone is not able to detect the designated network, or links to a
network that you are not authorized to use, the signal strength meter
will show no bars. You will only be able to make emergency calls.
4 Preparing your phone for use
The microSD card
Your phone features a microSD slot designed specifically for use with the
microSD card, a removable flash memory card intended to add greater
storage capacity to your phone.
The microSD card enables you to store multimedia data, including
images, photos, MP3 audio files, and ring tones.
Installing the microSD card
1. Lift the cover.
2. Insert the microSD card into the slot. Ensure that the card's metal
contacts face upwards.
3. Close the cover.
Please note:
• will appear in the status bar when the microSD card is loaded.
• Your phone does not support a microSD card which is on FAT32 or NTFS
format.
Removing the microSD card
1. Lift the cover.
2. Press the microSD card to release it.
Preparing your phone for use 5
Getting to know your phone
Your phone at a glance
Front open view
Earpiece
Left soft key
Navigation keys
Send/Answer key
MP3 key
Main display
OK key
Right soft key
Power on/off key
Alphanumeric keys
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Microphone
Side view
Camera shutter/
Clock key
Camera lens
External display
Charger socket
Volu me key/
Calendar key
Hands-free headset/
Data cable jack
MicroSD slot
External display
When the flip is closed, the external display's status bar will show icons for
network strength, battery power, the current time and the current profile
in use. The external display will also alert you to incoming calls, new
messages and missed calls.
Getting to know your phone 7
Idle screen
Status bar
Name of network
operator
Press to enter the
indicated function.
Press to enter
the main menu.
Press to enter the
indicated function.
• To set the wallpaper of the display, go to Settings > Display >
Wallpaper. Alternatively, you can go to Media Center > Images.
See page 61 and page 73.
• To set the theme of the display, go to Settings > Display >
Theme. See page 73.
• To set the current time and date, as well as the format to be
shown, go to Settings > Date & Time. See page 71.
• To enter text (such as the user name) to be displayed on the idle
screen, go to Settings > Display > Personal Banner.
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Icons in the status bar
Icon Function Description
Signal strength
Battery status
GPRS in use GPRS has been activated.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is turned on.
Message You have new or unread SMS messages.
MMS message You have new or unread MMS messages.
WAP message You have new or unread WAP messages.
Voic email
Alarm The alarm is turned on.
Signal strength of the network. The more
bars indicated, the stronger the signal.
The current level of battery power. The more
bars indicated, the more power remains.
You have new voicemail messages (this icon
will only appear if the function is supported
by your network operator).
/
Line1 or Line 2
in use
Normal The profile is Normal.
Meeting The profile is Meeting.
Silent The profile is Silent.
Outdoors The profile is Outdoors.
Shows the line now in use.
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Icon Function Description
Personal The profile is Personal.
Flight mode The profile is Flight mode.
Headset A headset is connected to the phone.
/
Divert The call divert is activated.
Roaming
MicroSD Card MicroSD card is loaded.
Roaming is activated (not your regular
network).
Using the keys in idle mode
Key Commands and functions
Power on/off key
• Long-press to turn the phone on or off.
• Press to end a call, reject an incoming call, or to cancel
a dialing.
Send/Answer key
• Press to send or answer a call.
• Press to access the call record list.
Left soft key
Press to perform the function indicated on the bottom left
of the display. To designate the function to be accessed by
the left soft key, go to Settings > Key Assignment. See
page 75.
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Key Commands and functions
Right soft key
• Press to perform the function indicated on the bottom
right of the display. To designate the function to be
accessed by the right soft key, go to Settings > Key
Assignment. See page 75.
• Long-press to turn the silent profile on or off.
OK key and navigation keys
• Press the OK key to open up the main menu.
• Press the navigation keys to perform the functions
indicated. To assign the key function, go to Settings >
Key Assignment. See page 75.
MP3 key
Press to access MP3 player.
Asterisk key
• Press to enter an asterisk " * ".
• To make an international call, long-press this key until
the display shows "+", then enter the recipient's country
code, area code and phone number.
Voicemail key
Long-press to dial your voicemail number.
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Key Commands and functions
# key
• Press to enter "#".
• For extensions: After entering a phone number, long-
press to enter a "P" and then enter the extension
number.
Alphanumeric keys
• Press to enter digits.
~
• Shortcut key: Long-press a key to immediately access
the function, or dial the number, that it represents. See
page 37, "Shortcuts".
• Long-press to open the camera.
• When the flip is closed, press to check the time.
Volume key
• Press the upper or lower portion of the key to adjust
volume.
• Long-press the upper portion of the key to reject an
incoming call.
• Long-press the lower portion of the key to mute an
incoming call.
• When the flip is closed, press to open the calendar.
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Menu navigation
1. In idle mode, press to bring up the main menu.
2. Use the navigation keys to move up, down, right or left through the
menu, for example, scroll to Settings, and press to enter its menu.
3. Use the navigation keys to scroll to a submenu, for example Profiles,
and press to enter the submenu item.
You can also access a menu item by pressing the corresponding
menu number. In the above example, press to access Profiles.
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Using your phone
Call functions
Making a phone call
In idle mode, enter the phone number. Press to dial your call.
Ending a phone call
To end a call, press or close the flip. The display will show the total
call time, and then return to idle mode.
Answering a phone call
To answer a call, do one of the following:
• With the flip closed, open the flip.
• With the flip open, press .
If you wish to press any key to answer a call, go to Settings > Call
Settings > Answer Mode > Any Key.
Rejecting an incoming call
To reject an incoming call, do one of the following:
• Long-press the upper portion of the volume key at the side of the
phone.
• With the flip open, press , or close the flip.
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