Benq EF51A Revised Manual
Mobile Phone
User Manual
EF51
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BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG makes no warranty or representation,
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for any particular purpose of this document. The information in this
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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: 0.601W/Kg (head); 0.883 W/Kg (body); DCS1800: 0.285 W/Kg.
PCS1900: 0.914 W/Kg (head); 0.354W/Kg (body).
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
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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.
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications or attachments may damage the phone and
violate GCF regulations.
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
C (113F) or below 0°C (32F), charging will halt.
45°
• Do not expose batteries to temperatures below -10°C (14F) or above
C (113F). Always take your phone with you when you leave your
45°
vehicle.
• Use only genuine battery to ensure the phone’s normal operation.
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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:
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• 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.
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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
This device complies with the OJ-Directive as below:
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC), Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC)
And R&TTE Directive (99/05/EEC).
And also complies with the standard:
3GPP TS 51.010-1
EN 301 511
EN 50360/ EN 50361
ETSI EN 301 489-1/-7
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EN 60950
ETSI EN 300 328 & ETSI EN 301 489-17 (Bluetooth)
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with recycling systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable take-back
scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed on
correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of material will help
to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local BenQ Mobile office.
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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
Turning the phone on .............................................................3
The miniSD card......................................................................4
2. Getting to know your phone.......................................... 6
Your phone at a glance ............................................................6
Idle screen ................................................................................8
Icons in the status bar ................................................................ 9
Using the keys in idle mode ..................................................11
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 ........................................................15
Muting the ring tone for an incoming call...............................15
Making an international call.....................................................15
Making an emergency call......................................................... 16
Dialing an extension number ...................................................16
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Speed dialing.............................................................................. 16
Listening to voicemails.............................................................. 16
Operations during a call............................................................17
Using the Phone Book ...........................................................21
Adding contacts to the Phone Book......................................... 21
Finding contacts in the Phone Book ........................................24
Last missed, dialed, and received calls ..................................25
Using the silent profile...........................................................25
Using the MP3 player ............................................................26
Turning the MP3 player on ...................................................... 26
Playing the music ...................................................................... 27
Using the MP3 player menu .....................................................28
Using the Camera ..................................................................32
Taking pictures ..........................................................................32
Adjusting camera mode settings...............................................33
Icons in camera mode ...............................................................35
Managing your pictures ............................................................37
Voice Commander.................................................................40
Voice Commander settings....................................................... 40
Using Voice Commander .........................................................41
Messages .................................................................................42
SMS ............................................................................................42
MMS...........................................................................................45
Voicemail ...................................................................................49
Cell Broadcast ............................................................................49
Memory Status ..........................................................................50
Input methods........................................................................50
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Changing the input method ..................................................... 50
Shifting between upper and lower case letters .........................50
Multitap text input ....................................................................51
T9 text input ..............................................................................52
Numeric input ...........................................................................53
Entering symbols .......................................................................53
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 ...............................................................................56
Memory Status ..........................................................................56
Messages .................................................................................56
Call Records ...........................................................................56
Missed ........................................................................................56
Received .....................................................................................56
Dialed .........................................................................................57
Cleanup All ................................................................................57
Duration.....................................................................................57
Cost ............................................................................................57
Games .....................................................................................58
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All Games...................................................................................58
Settings.......................................................................................59
Memory Status ..........................................................................59
Entertainment ........................................................................59
Camera.......................................................................................59
MP3 Player................................................................................. 59
FM Radio ...................................................................................60
Recorder..................................................................................... 61
Composer...................................................................................61
Media Center..........................................................................65
Images ........................................................................................65
Music.......................................................................................... 66
Other ..........................................................................................67
Format miniSD.......................................................................... 67
Memory Status ..........................................................................67
Tools .......................................................................................67
Alarm .........................................................................................67
Connection ................................................................................68
Bluetooth.........................................................................................68
USB Connection .............................................................................70
World Clocks .............................................................................71
Calendar.....................................................................................72
To Do List ..................................................................................72
Note............................................................................................ 73
Shortcuts ....................................................................................73
Setting shortcuts ........................................................................73
Using shortcuts..........................................................................74
Calculator...................................................................................74
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Currency Converter ..................................................................74
Stopwatch ..................................................................................75
Countdown Timer..................................................................... 75
Voice Tag ...................................................................................75
Services ...................................................................................76
ClubBenQ ..................................................................................76
WAP Service ..............................................................................76
NAP Settings..............................................................................78
Service Number .........................................................................78
STK Menu..................................................................................78
Settings ...................................................................................78
Date & Time ..............................................................................78
Auto Power On/Off...................................................................79
Profiles .......................................................................................79
Display .......................................................................................80
Audio..........................................................................................81
Key Assignment .........................................................................81
Call Settings ...............................................................................82
Answer Mode..................................................................................82
Connect Alert..................................................................................82
Minute Minder ............................................................................... 82
Show Number.................................................................................82
Call Divert.......................................................................................83
Call Barring.....................................................................................83
Call Waiting ....................................................................................84
Auto Redial .....................................................................................84
Fixed Dialing No.............................................................................85
Active Line ......................................................................................85
User Group .....................................................................................85
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Network .....................................................................................86
Network Mode................................................................................86
Available List...................................................................................86
Band Setting....................................................................................87
Connection .....................................................................................87
Security ......................................................................................87
PIN Code.........................................................................................87
Phone Lock .....................................................................................88
SIM Lock.........................................................................................88
Auto Keypad Lock .......................................................................... 88
Power Saving Mode...................................................................88
Language ....................................................................................88
Input...........................................................................................88
Flight Mode................................................................................89
Restore .......................................................................................89
5. Care and Maintenance ................................................. 90
6. Troubleshooting........................................................... 91
7. Appendix: Accessories ................................................. 95
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Preparing your phone for use
Inserting a SIM card
Slide the entire SIM card into the slot in the direction of the arrow shown
on the compartment, with the metal contacts of the SIM card facing down
and the cut corner at the top left as illustrated.
SIM card
If you wish to remove the SIM card, first
press down the locking tab, then slide the
SIM card out in the direction of the arrow
as illustrated.
A SIM card can be easily damaged if its metal contacts become
scratched. Take special care when holding or inserting it.
Preparing your phone for use 1
SIM card
Locking tab
Installing a battery
1. Slide the top end of the battery down into the bottom end of the battery
bay.
2. Press the bottom end of the battery down so that it locks in place.
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
Insert the tabs on the inside bottom edge of the back cover into the slots
on the bottom of the phone, then swing the cover down onto the phone to
lock in place.
2 Preparing your phone for use
Charging the phone
1. Insert the charger connector fully into the charger socket at the left edge
of your phone. Ensure that the connector is plugged with the side
showing the arrow icon facing you.
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.
Turning the phone on
1. Open the flip.
2. Long-press to turn the phone on. The phone will display the
welcome animation.
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.
To set a welcome message, go to: Settings > Display > Welcome
Message. For details, please refer to page 80.
Preparing your phone for use 3
3. Enter your PIN code and press
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 > PIN 1 Code > Set Status. See page 87.
to confirm.
4. 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.
5. 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.
The miniSD card
Your phone features a miniSD slot designed specifically for use with the
miniSD card, a removable flash memory card intended to add greater
storage capacity to your phone.
The miniSD card enables you to store multimedia data, including images,
photos, MP3 audio files, and ring tones.
4 Preparing your phone for use
Installing the miniSD card
1. Lift the cover on the left side of the phone.
2. Insert the miniSD card fully into the slot until it clicks into place.
Ensure that the card's metal contacts face upwards.
3. Close the cover.
Please note:
• will display on the idle screen when the miniSD card is loaded.
• Do not format the miniSD card to FAT3 2 or NTFS.
Removing the miniSD card
1. Lift the cover.
2. Press the miniSD card to release it.
Preparing your phone for use 5
Getting to know your phone
Your phone at a glance
Front closed, left and back
Camera lens
Speaker
Voice commander key
Volu me ke y
Display
Camera shutter
button
Charger socket
The flip keypad is used for performing the MP3 function and for
answering and ending a phone call.
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Earpiece
Flip keypad
Front open
Left soft key
Dial/Answer key
OK key
Right and bottom
Earpiece
Navigation keys
Right soft key
Power on/off key
Alphanumeric keys
Flip
Microphone
Headset/Data cable jack
MiniSD slot
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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 65 and page 80.
• To set the theme of the display, go to Settings > Display >
Theme. See page 80.
• To set the current time and date, as well as the format to be
shown, go to Settings > Date & Time. See page 78.
• 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.
Message You have new SMS and MMS messages.
WAP message You have new WAP messages.
Voic email
Alarm Alarm is turned on.
Keypad lock Keypad is locked.
Signal strength of the network. The more
bars indicated, the stronger the signal.
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 Normal profile is activated.
Meeting The Meeting profile is activated.
Silent The Silent profile is activated.
Outdoors The Outdoors profile is activated.
Personal The Personal profile is activated.
Line1 or Line2 is now in use.
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Icon Function Description
Flight mode The Flight mode is activated.
Stereo Headset A stereo headset is connected to the phone.
Bluetooth
headset
Bluetooth
handsfree
/
Divert The call divert is activated.
Roaming
Bluetooth Bluetooth is turned on.
miniSD Card miniSD card is loaded.
A Bluetooth headset is connected to the
phone.
A Bluetooth handsfree is connected to the
phone.
Roaming is activated (not within your regular
network).
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Using the keys in idle mode
Key Commands and functions
Power on/off key
• Long-press to turn the phone on or off.
• Press this key 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 81.
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 81.
• Long-press to turn the silent profile on or off.
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Key Commands and functions
OK key and Navigation keys
• Press to enter the main menu or to confirm.
• Use the navigation keys as hot keys to enter the
designated functions. To designate the functions to be
accessed by the navigation keys, go to Settings > Key
Assignment. See page 81.
Asterisk key
• Press this key 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.
# key
• Press to enter "#".
• For extensions: After entering a phone number, long-
press to enter a "P" and then enter the extension
number.
• Long-press this key to activate the keypad lock.
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 73, "Shortcuts".
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Key Commands and functions
Volume key (on the left side of the phone indicated by
and -)
+
• Long press the upper or lower portion of the key to
adjust ring tone volume.
Camera shutter button (on the left side of the phone
indicated by )
• Long-press to activate the camera mode. See page
page 32, "Using the Camera"
Voice commander key (On the left side of the phone
indicated by )
• Long press to turn Voice Commander on. See page
page 40, "Voice Commander".
Menu navigation
1. In idle mode, press to bring up the main menu.
2. Use the navigation keys to scroll up, down, left or right through
the menu. For example, scroll to Settings, and press to enter its
menu.
3. Use 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, do one of the following:
• With the flip closed, press on the flip keypad.
• With the flip open, press or close the flip.
The display will show the total call time as you end a call, 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 or press on the flip keypad.
• 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.
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