Benq T3 User Manual

T3 Smartphone

User Manual

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About this user manual

• Information contained in this user manual is correct at the time of release

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• Screen images and icons in this manual are simulated for illustrative purposes

only. Actual displays may vary.

• Operations described in this manual are written based on holding the phone

in portrait mode. If the phone is held in landscape mode, part of the user interface may position differently.

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Contents

Important safety information............................................................................................................13

Operating temperature .................................................................................................................14

Battery...............................................................................................................................................15

Electrical safety................................................................................................................................ 16

About your phone............................................................................................................................... 17

Check the package contents ........................................................................................................17

Front view......................................................................................................................................... 18

Rear view .......................................................................................................................................... 20

Set up your phone...............................................................................................................................22

Remove the back cover.................................................................................................................22

Insert a micro-SIM card.................................................................................................................23

Insert a microSD card....................................................................................................................24

Install the back cover .....................................................................................................................25

Charge your phone ........................................................................................................................26

Use the touch screen .........................................................................................................................28

Navigate your Home screens...........................................................................................................31

Customize your Home screens ...................................................................................................33

Add more Home screens..............................................................................................................34

Check notifications.........................................................................................................................35

Use the Quick Settings..................................................................................................................35

Put your phone to sleep................................................................................................................37

Navigate the lock screen...............................................................................................................38

Set up an Internet connection..........................................................................................................40

Connect to a WLAN network ....................................................................................................40

Enable your phone’s mobile data connection ..........................................................................41

Add your accounts ..............................................................................................................................42

Sync your account...........................................................................................................................42

Remove your account....................................................................................................................43

Manage your location data ................................................................................................................44

Enter and edit text ..............................................................................................................................46

Use the Google Keyboard............................................................................................................46

Move the cursor.............................................................................................................................. 46

Copy and paste text.......................................................................................................................47

Make calls ..............................................................................................................................................48

Use the dial pad............................................................................................................................... 48

Use the Phone app’s main screen ...............................................................................................49

When an incoming call arrives.....................................................................................................50

Manage your contacts.........................................................................................................................51

Share your contacts........................................................................................................................ 52

Import/export your contacts .......................................................................................................52

Send text or multimedia messages..................................................................................................54

Navigate the Web ...............................................................................................................................55

Send email .............................................................................................................................................57

Connect your phone to your computer ........................................................................................59

Connect your phone to other devices ...........................................................................................60

Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................................... 60

WLAN Direct.................................................................................................................................. 62

Tethering & portable hotspot......................................................................................................63

Wireless display............................................................................................................................... 65

Connect to a network printer.....................................................................................................66

Use the Camera app........................................................................................................................... 67

Use the camera viewfinder (in Auto mode).............................................................................67

Use other capture modes.............................................................................................................70

Camera settings...............................................................................................................................73

View captured photos/videos.......................................................................................................73

Manage your images and videos.......................................................................................................74

Manage your downloads.................................................................................................................... 75

Set current date and time.................................................................................................................. 76

Use the Clock app...............................................................................................................................77

Set an alarm......................................................................................................................................77

Show current time and date.........................................................................................................78

Set a timer ........................................................................................................................................ 78

Use the stopwatch.......................................................................................................................... 79

Other settings ......................................................................................................................................79

Optimize your phone’s battery ...................................................................................................79

Adjust your phone’s display..........................................................................................................83

Manage your phone’s storage ......................................................................................................85

Protect your phone........................................................................................................................86

Back up and reset your phone.....................................................................................................89

Check phone information.............................................................................................................90

Update your phone’s operating system .........................................................................................91

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................92

Important safety information

Read the safety information carefully before using your phone. Failure to observe these instructions may result in damage to, or loss of, personal property, bodily injury, or even death.

• Don’t make/receive handheld calls while

driving.

• Never text while driving.

• Don’t use your phone at petrol stations.

• Switch off when near explosive materials

or liquids.

• Switch off when asked to in planes and

at airports.

• Switch off when asked to in hospitals

and medical facilities.

• Don’t look directly into your phone’s

flash.

• Keep your phone and accessories away

from small children. Small parts are a choking hazard.

• Keep your phone away from pacemakers

and electronic medical devices.

• Use original approved accessories only.

• Don’t dispose of your phone in fire.

• Don’t take your phone apart.

• Avoid contact with anything magnetic.

• Avoid contact with liquids. Keep your

phone dry.

• Avoid extreme temperatures.

• Don’t rely on your phone for emergency

communications.

To prevent hearing damage, don’t listen at high volume levels (above 100 dB) for long periods (over 30 minutes).

• Don’t hold your phone close to your ear

while using the loudspeaker. Your phone can produce a loud sound and may damage your hearing.

Operating temperature

Use this phone in environmental temperatures between -10 °C and 40 °C.

Battery

• Use only the supplied or approved battery. Using an unapproved battery may

cause your phone to explode and result in serious damage to your health or property.

• Use only the supplied or approved charger to charge the battery.

• Don’t short-circuit the battery by connecting metal objects to the battery’s

positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat and result in burns or property damage.

• Don’t disassemble the battery or throw the battery in fire as it may explode.

Your phone’s battery is non-removable. Don’t attempt to remove the battery.

Electrical safety

• Use only the charger supplied with your phone. Using an unapproved

charger may cause malfunction and danger.

• Connect the charger to a proper electrical outlet and power source. The

voltage requirements are found on the product packaging.

• Don’t place heavy objects on the charger or USB cable.

• Keep good ventilation during charging. Don’t cover the charger with paper

or objects that will reduce cooling. Don’t use the charger when it is inside a carrying case.

• Don’t use the charger in a highly humid environment.

• Never touch the charger with wet hands.

• Don’t use the charger or USB cable if they are broken or damaged.

• Don’t attempt to repair the charger. Replace the charger if it is damaged or

exposed to excessive moisture. Consult your BenQ dealer or service center for help and maintenance.

About your phone

Check the package contents

Open the package and confirm that the following items are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.

• T3 Smartphone x 1 (with a non-removable battery)

• Charger x 1

• USB cable x 1

• Headset x 1

• Quick Start Guide x 1

• Online Warranty Information leaflet x 1

Available accessories may vary by country/region.

Front view

1 Volume Up and Volume

Down buttons

2 Cover notch Used to remove the back cover.

Adjust volume or switch to vibrate or silent mode.

3 Recent apps key • Touch to open the list of recent apps.

4 Home key • Touch to go to the previous Home screen or the main

5 Back key Touch to return to the previous screen, or close the

• Touch and hold to open available menus.

Home screen.

• Touch and hold to open Google Now.

on-screen keyboard.

6 Power button • Press and hold to turn on the phone.

• Press to turn the screen on/off.

• Press and hold to power off your phone, turn Airplane

mode on/off, or switch to vibrate or silent mode.

Turning on Airplane mode disables all WLAN, mobile, and Bluetooth connections.

7 Proximity and ambient

light sensors

• Proximity sensor: Turns off the screen automatically as

you bring the phone close to your ear during a call.

• Ambient light sensor: Controls screen brightness

according to surrounding lighting. 8 Front camera Captures photos and videos. 9 Earpiece Used to listen to voice calls.

10 Touch screen Touch the screen to use the on-screen controls.

Rear view

1 Rear camera Captures photos and videos.

2Micro USB port • Connects the USB cable to transfer data to and from a

computer.

• Connects the USB cable and charger to charge the phone.

3 Primary microphone Used to conduct voice calls. 4 Speakerphone Used to listen to music or take hands-free calls.

To avoid hearing damage, don’t put your phone close

to your ear when using the speakerphone. 5 Camera flash Makes a flash while capturing photos and videos. 6 Secondary microphone The secondary microphone receives ambient noise in a

7 Headphone connector You can connect the supplied headset to listen to music, FM

noisy environment. Desired sound is retained in the primary microphone.

radio, and conduct voice calls.

To prevent hearing damage, don’t listen at high volume

levels (above 100 dB) for long periods (over 30

minutes).

Set up your phone

Remove the back cover

Insert your fingernail into the notch and lift up the back cover ( and ).

Insert a micro-SIM card

With the metal contacts facing down, align the micro-SIM card with the mark next to the card slot, and fully insert the micro-SIM card into the card slot until the micro-SIM card is locked in place.

To avoid damaging your phone and SIM card, don’t use a nano-SIM card or a SIM card adapter.

Insert a microSD card

With the metal contacts facing down, align the microSD card with the mark next to the card slot, and fully insert the microSD card into the card slot until the microSD card is locked in place.

• The phone supports microSD cards up to 64 GB in size.

• The microSD card is available by separate purchase.

Install the back cover

1. Align the back cover onto the top of your phone.

2. Press the sides and the bottom of the back cover against your phone to lock the back cover into place.

Charge your phone

Your phone’s battery is not fully charged when you first unpack your phone. Fully charge the battery before using the phone.

1. Insert the smaller end of the USB cable into your phone’s micro USB port.

2. Insert the larger end of the USB cable into the USB wall charger.

3. Plug the USB wall charger into an electrical outlet.

• To check the battery charging status when the phone is on:

– : The battery is charging.

– : The battery is fully charged.

• To check the battery charging status when the phone is off, press the Power

button once.

4. Disconnect the phone and the USB wall charger when charging is complete.

• Fully charging the battery takes approximately 3 to 3.5 hours.

• When the battery level drops below 15%, we suggest charging the battery

immediately.

• Your phone will shut down automatically when the battery gets too low.

• Charger plug type may vary by country/region.

• Your phone’s battery is non-removable. Don’t attempt to remove the battery.

• Use original approved accessories only. Using unapproved chargers or cables may

cause the battery to explode or damage your phone.

Turn your phone on/off

• Turn on: Press and hold the Power button.

• Turn off: Press and hold the Power button, and touch Powe r off > OK.

The first time you turn on your phone, select your language and touch . Follow on-screen instructions to complete the first-time setup process, which requires a WLAN or mobile data connection. See “Set up an Internet connection” on page 40.

Use the touch screen

Touch

Touch the screen gently to select an item or perform an action.

Drag

Touch and hold an item. Drag it to a new position.

Swipe

Quickly slide your finger across the screen surface.

Zoom in or out

Do one of the following:

• Quickly double-tap the screen. • Spread or pinch the screen with

You can perform the zoom function when viewing web pages, images, or maps.

two fingers.

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