Benq EF71 Revised Manual
Mobile Phone
User Manual
EF71
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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
EU: GSM900: 0.454 W/Kg; DCS1800: 0.176 W/Kg.
USA: PCS1900:0.729 W/Kg (head); 0.298 W/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
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
°C (113F) or below 0°C (32F), charging will halt.
45
• Do not expose batteries to temperatures below -10
°C (113F). Always take your phone with you when you leave your
45
vehicle.
• Use only genuine BenQ battery to ensure the phone’s normal
operation.
°C (14F) or above
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 the 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. Your batteries are packaged 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 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 a ny regulations 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
Federal Communications Commision Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of
this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with
provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and
installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and
transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
vi 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 an 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 Airbag
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 Corporation hereby declares that EF71 is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive below:
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC), Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC), and R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).
It also complies with the standards:
EN 301511
TS51.010-1
EN 50360/361
vi Safety Information
EN 60950-1
EN 301489-1&-7
EN 301489-1&-17
EN55013
EN55020
EN55022
EN55024
EN300328
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.
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ...........................................................i
Preparing your phone for use ....................................... 1
1.
Inserting a SIM card ............................................................. 1
Installing a battery ................................................................ 1
Installing the back cover....................................................... 1
Charging the phone .............................................................. 1
Turning the phone on........................................................... 2
The microSD card ................................................................. 3
2. Getting to know your phone ......................................... 5
Idle screen ............................................................................. 5
Using the keys in idle mode.................................................. 8
Menu navigation ................................................................. 10
3. Using your phone......................................................... 11
Call functions ...................................................................... 11
Making a phone call................................................................ 11
Ending a phone call................................................................. 11
Answering a phone call........................................................... 11
Rejecting an incoming call ..................................................... 11
Adjusting the volume ............................................................. 11
Making an international call .................................................. 12
Making an emergency call ......................................................12
Dialing an extension number ................................................ 12
Speed dialing........................................................................... 12
Listening to voicemails........................................................... 13
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Voice dialing ........................................................................... 13
Operations during a call......................................................... 14
Phone Book ......................................................................... 17
Adding contacts to the Phone Book ...................................... 17
Finding contacts in the Phone Book...................................... 21
Last missed, dialed, and received calls............................... 22
Using silent profile.............................................................. 22
Camera and Camcorder ..................................................... 23
Taking photos ......................................................................... 23
Camera mode options ............................................................ 24
Icons in Camera mode ............................................................25
Browsing photos..................................................................... 27
Capturing video clips ............................................................. 29
Adjusting Camcorder mode settings ..................................... 29
Icons in Camcorder mode......................................................31
Playing back videos.................................................................31
Shortcuts.............................................................................. 32
Setting Shortcuts..................................................................... 33
Using Shortcuts.......................................................................33
Messages .............................................................................. 34
SMS .......................................................................................... 34
MMS ........................................................................................ 37
Cell Broadcast ......................................................................... 41
Voicemail ................................................................................ 41
Memory Status........................................................................ 42
Input Methods..................................................................... 42
Shifting between upper and lower case letters...................... 42
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Multitap Text Input................................................................ 43
T9 Text Input ..........................................................................43
Numeric Input ........................................................................ 45
Entering Symbols.................................................................... 45
4. Menus ........................................................................... 46
Phone Book ......................................................................... 46
Find.......................................................................................... 46
Add........................................................................................... 46
Edit........................................................................................... 46
Copy......................................................................................... 46
Delete....................................................................................... 47
Caller Group ........................................................................... 47
Privacy Manager ..................................................................... 47
Business Card.......................................................................... 47
My Number ............................................................................. 48
Memory Status........................................................................ 48
Messages .............................................................................. 48
Call Records......................................................................... 48
Missed...................................................................................... 48
Received................................................................................... 48
Dialed ...................................................................................... 48
Cleanup All.............................................................................. 49
Duration .................................................................................. 49
Cost .......................................................................................... 49
Games .................................................................................. 50
All Games ................................................................................ 50
Settings .................................................................................... 50
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Entertainment ..................................................................... 51
Camera .................................................................................... 51
MP3 Player .............................................................................. 51
Recorder .................................................................................. 53
Uploading music to your phone ............................................ 53
FM Radio ................................................................................. 54
Media Center ......................................................................55
Images...................................................................................... 55
Videos ...................................................................................... 56
Music ....................................................................................... 57
Melodies..........................................................................................57
MP3 .................................................................................................57
Other........................................................................................ 58
Format microSD ..................................................................... 58
Memory Status........................................................................ 58
Tools .................................................................................... 58
Alarm ....................................................................................... 58
Bluetooth................................................................................. 59
Calendar .................................................................................. 61
To Do List ................................................................................ 61
Note ......................................................................................... 62
Shortcuts ................................................................................. 62
Calculator ................................................................................ 62
Currency Converter................................................................ 62
Stopwatch ................................................................................ 63
Countdown Timer .................................................................. 63
USB Connection ..................................................................... 63
Services ................................................................................ 66
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WapURL .................................................................................. 66
WAP Service ............................................................................ 67
NAP Settings ........................................................................... 69
Service Number.......................................................................69
STK Menu................................................................................ 70
Settings ................................................................................ 70
Date & Time ............................................................................ 70
Auto Power On/Off ................................................................ 70
Profiles..................................................................................... 71
Display..................................................................................... 73
Audio ....................................................................................... 73
Call Ring..........................................................................................73
Message Tone..................................................................................74
Calendar Tone ................................................................................74
Keypad Tone ...................................................................................74
Shot Tone........................................................................................74
Ring Volume...................................................................................74
Speech Volume ...............................................................................74
Key Assignment ...................................................................... 74
Call Settings ............................................................................75
Answer Mode..................................................................................75
Connect Alert..................................................................................75
Minute Minder ...............................................................................75
Show Number.................................................................................75
Call Divert.......................................................................................76
Call Barring.....................................................................................76
Call Waiting ....................................................................................77
Auto Redial .....................................................................................77
Fixed Dialing Num. ........................................................................78
Active Line ......................................................................................78
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User Group .....................................................................................78
Network ................................................................................... 79
Network Mode................................................................................79
Available List...................................................................................79
Band Setting....................................................................................80
Connection .....................................................................................80
Non-Networking Mode .................................................................80
Security .................................................................................... 80
PIN Code.........................................................................................81
Phone Lock .....................................................................................81
SIM Lock.........................................................................................81
Auto Keypad Lock ..........................................................................82
Slide Lock........................................................................................82
Power Saving Mode ................................................................ 82
Language ................................................................................. 82
Input ........................................................................................ 82
Restore ..................................................................................... 82
5. Care and Maintenance................................................. 83
6. Troubleshooting .......................................................... 84
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Preparing your phone for use
Inserting a SIM card
Slide the SIM card into the slot in the direction of the arrow , with the
metal contacts facing down and the cut corner at the bottom right.
A SIM card can be easily damaged if its metal contacts become
scratched. Always take special care when handing your SIM card.
Installing a battery
1. Place the battery so that the metal contacts on the top side line up with
the contacts on the right side of the SIM card slot.
2. Push the battery down until it locks into 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
Place the back cover onto the back of your phone and slide it inward until
the latch catches the cover.
Charging the phone
1. Insert the charger connector deep into the charger socket at the upper
right side of your phone. Ensure that the connector is plugged in the
right direction with the side showing the arrow icon facing you as
illustrated.
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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.
Turn i ng the p h one on
1. 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 before release. "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 73.
2. Enter your PIN code and press to confirm.
2 Preparing your phone for use
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 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.
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, ringtones, and Java games.
Preparing your phone for use 3
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.
We strongly suggest to format new and/or inaccessible microSD
cards with the Format microSD function. For details, see page
58, "Format microSD".
Removing the microSD card
1. Lift the cover.
2. Press the microSD card to release it.
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Getting to know your phone
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 55 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 70.
• 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.
Connecting to
GPRS
Message You have new or unread messages.
WAP message You have new or unread WAP messages.
Voic email
Alarm The alarm is turned on.
Keypad lock The keypad is locked.
Line in use The line now in use.
Normal The Normal profile is activated.
Meeting The Meeting profile is activated.
Silent The Silent profile is activated.
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.
The phone is connecting to GPRS.
You have new voicemail messages (only
appears if the function is supported by your
network operator).
Outdoors The Outdoors profile is activated.
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Icon Function Description
Personal The Personal profile is activated.
Headset A headset is connected to the phone.
/
Divert The call divert function is activated.
Roaming
Bluetooth Bluetooth is turned on.
microSD Card The microSD card is inserted.
Roaming is activated (not 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 display.
Right soft key
• Press to perform the function indicated on the display.
• Long-press to turn the silent profile on or off.
OK key/Camera shutter button
• Press to enter the main menu
• In camera/camcorder mode, it functions as a shutter/
recording button.
Navigation keys
/
• Press to enter the menu for function and phone number
shortcuts. For information about the shortcuts menu,
see page 32.
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Key Commands and functions
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 32, "Shortcuts".
Volume key
(On the left side of the phone)
• Long-press the upper or lower key to adjust the
volume.
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Menu navigation
1. In idle mode, press to bring up the main menu.
2. Use the up/down/right/left arrow keys to move up, down, right or left
through the menu. When the desired selection is selected, press
to enter its menu.
3. Use the arrow 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 slide. The display will show the total
call time, and return to idle mode.
Answering a phone call
To answer a call, press or open the slide.
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, press or close the slide.
Adjusting the volume
During a call, press the volume key on the left side of the phone to adjust
the speech volume.
Please note:
• When there is an incoming call, you can mute the ringtone by long-
pressing the lower portion of the volume key.
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• Adjusting speech volume only works during a call.
Making an international call
1. Enter the outgoing international call code, or long-press until
"+" appears on the display.
2. Enter the recipient's country code, area code and phone number. Dial
the call by pressing .
Making an emergency call
To call emergency services, enter 112 (the international emergency
number) and press . You can make an emergency call even if your
phone is locked or cannot access your network, or there is no SIM card
inserted, as long as you are within the range of the type of networks
supported by your phone.
Dialing an extension number
After you enter a telephone number, long-press until "P" appears
on the display. At this point, you can enter the desired extension number,
and then press to dial it.
Speed dialing
You must assign a number key as the shortcut for a particular phone
number in order to use speed dialing for that phone number. For
information on how to set up a shortcut, see page 32, "Shortcuts".
After you have assigned a number key to serve as the shortcut key for a
particular phone number, long-press this key when the phone is in the
idle mode to dial the corresponding phone number.
12 Using your phone
Listening to voicemails
Long-press to dial the voicemail phone number and listen to
your voicemails.
Please note:
• If the network vendor supports it, the voicemail icon will appear on the
display when you have new voicemails.
• If the voicemail number is not stored in the memory, you will not be able to
access your voicemail by long-pressing . In this case, you will need
to manually set the number by going to Messages > Voicemail > Set
Number.
Voice dialing
1. In idle mode, long-press .
2. After a beep, say the voice dialing prompt for the number you wish to
dial. Once the phone has correctly identified the contact associated
with this voice dialing prompt, two situations may occur:
a. If there is only one phone number identified, your phone will
automatically dial this number.
b. If there are two or more phone numbers stored for the contact
identified, scroll to the number you wish to dial, and press .
To use voice dialing to make a call, you must have already stored a
voice dialing prompt (voice tag) for the desired number in Phone
Book. For details, see page 19, "Phone Book entries on phone
memory".
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