Siemens EF81 User Manual

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BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG
Haidenauplatz 1
D-81667 Munich
© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2005
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
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Manufactured by BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG
www.BenQ-Siemens.com/ef81
EF81

Table of Contents 1

Safety precautions ..................... 3
Phone overview ......................... 6
Clamshell closed ...................... 6
Clamshell open ........................ 7
Opening/closing the
clamshell ................................. 9
Display symbols ....................... 11
Getting started ......................... 13
Inserting the SIMcard/
Micro SD card ......................... 13
Inserting the battery .............. 14
Removing the battery ............. 15
Charging the battery .............. 15
Operating time and
temperature .......................... 16
Switching phone on/off,
entering PIN ............................. 17
Switching the phone on ......... 17
Switching the phone off ......... 17
Offline mode ......................... 18
Emergency number (SOS) ....... 18
General instructions ................ 19
Standby mode ....................... 19
Signal strength ...................... 19
Connectivity .......................... 20
Digital Rights Mgmt. (DRM) ..... 20
User guide ............................. 20
Main menu ............................ 21
Tabs ...................................... 21
Navigation key ....................... 21
Outer softkeys ....................... 22
Menu control ......................... 22
Standard functions .................22
Security .................................... 25
PIN codes ............................... 25
Connecting to
Windows® PCs ........................ 27
Text entry ................................. 28
Calling ...................................... 32
Video calls ..............................32
Setting the volume ................. 33
Accepting a call ...................... 34
Rejecting a call ....................... 34
Conference ............................ 36
Tone sequences (DTMF) ......... 39
Contacts .................................... 40
Voice-activated dialling ...........46
Call records ...............................49
Call log lists ............................49
Duration/charges ....................50
Camera ..................................... 52
Create message ........................ 57
SMS/MMS ............................... 57
E-mail .................................... 60
Inbox ........................................ 62
Message lists ............................ 69
Drafts ..................................... 69
Sent messages .......................69
See also index at the end of this User Guide
2 Table of Contents
Message settings ..................... 70
SMS settings .......................... 70
MMS settings ......................... 72
E-mail settings ....................... 74
CB settings ............................. 77
Inst. message settings ............ 78
Instant messaging ................... 79
Starting/viewing/ending
conversations ........................ 81
Receiving conversations ......... 84
Voice mail ................................ 88
Settings ................................. 88
Internet .................................... 89
Enter URL ............................... 89
Bookmarks list ........................ 89
History ................................... 89
Browser settings .................... 89
Games ...................................... 95
Organiser ................................. 96
Calendar ................................ 96
Dictat. machine ...................... 99
Time zones ............................ 99
Remote sync .......................... 99
Extras ..................................... 101
My menu ............................. 101
SIM toolkit (optional) ........... 101
Alarm clock .......................... 102
Calculator ............................ 103
Unit converter ...................... 103
Sound recorder .................... 104
Stopwatch ........................... 105
Media player ........................... 106
My stuff .................................. 110
Settings .................................. 113
Profiles .................................113
Ringtones ............................. 114
Themes ................................115
Display ................................. 116
Vibration (silent alert) ...........117
Connectivity .........................118
Shortcuts .............................122
Call setup ............................. 123
Phone .................................. 126
Clock .................................... 129
Security ................................131
Network ...............................133
Accessories .......................... 135
Mobile Phone Manager ..........136
Questions & Answers ............. 138
Customer Care ........................ 142
Care and maintenance ........... 144
Product data ........................... 145
SAR ......................................... 146
Accessories ............................. 147
Guarantee certificate (UK) ......149
Guarantee certificate (IRL) ...... 149
License Agreement .................151
Menu tree ............................... 154
Index ....................................... 160
See also index at the end of this User Guide

Safety precautions

Information for parents
Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Explain the content to your children and the hazards associated with using the phone.
3Safety precautions
Remember to comply with le­gal requirements and local re­strictions when using the phone. For example, in aero­planes, petrol stations, hospi­tals or while driving.
Mobile phones can interfere with the functioning of medical devices such as hearing aids or pacemakers. Keep at least 20cm/9 inches between phone and pacemaker. When using the mobile phone hold it to the ear which is further away from the pacemaker. For more infor­mation consult your doctor.
Tones, music and handsfree talking are reproduced through the loudspeaker. Do not hold the phone to your ear when it rings or when you have switched on the handsfree function. Otherwise you risk serious permanent damage to your hearing.
Only use original batteries (100% mercury-free) and
-charging devices. Otherwise you risk serious damage to health and property. The battery could explode, for instance.
Small parts such as the SIM card, sealing stop, lens ring and lens cap as well as the Micro SD Card can be disman­tled and swallowed by small children. The phone must therefore be stored out of the reach of small children.
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.
The mains voltage specified on the power supply unit (V) must not be exceeded. Otherwise the charging device may be destroyed.
The power supply must be plugged into an easily accessi­ble AC mains power socket when charging the battery. The only way to turn off the charg­ing device after charging the battery is to unplug it.
Safety precautions4
You may only open the phone to replace the battery (100 % mercury-free), SIM and Micro SD Card. You must not open the battery under any circum­stances. All other changes to this device are strictly prohibit­ed and will invalidate the guarantee.
All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
The correct disposal and sepa­rate collection of your old appli­ance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. It is a precondition for reuse and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
For more detailed information about disposal of your old ap­pliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal serv­ice or the shop where you pur­chased the product.
The phone may cause interfer­ence in the vicinity of TV sets, radios and PCs.
Do not place the phone near to electromagnetic data carriers such as credit cards and floppy disks. Information stored on them could be lost.
Use only original accessories. This will avoid potential risks to health or property and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
Improper use will invalidate the guarantee! These safety instructions also apply to original accessories.
As mobile devices offer a range of func­tions, they can be used in positions other than the head, such as on the body. In this case, separation distance of 1.0 cm is required.
5Safety precautions
Bluetooth
Your phone has a Bluetooth interface. This makes it possible to establish a wireless connection of your phone with a headset of a car kit, or with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
In order to establish a secure link between the devices and to prevent a third party from having access to your phone, you should observe the following points:
• The initial connection between two devic­es, what is called "pairing", should take place in familiar surroundings.
• Both devices must be able to identify themselves one time by using a pass­word/PIN. To ensure sufficient security, you should choose a 16-digit number com­bination for a password that would be diffi­cult to guess (if a PIN has not been assigned).
• An automatic connection acceptance ("connection without confirmation") should only be used in exceptional cases.
• In general, only trustworthy devices should be linked in order to minimize security risks.
• You should restrict the "visibility" of your phone if possible. This will make it much more difficult for unknown devices to establish a connection with your phone. To do this, deactivate visibility in the Bluetooth menu (page 118).
• The name of your phone is transmitted in a Bluetooth connection. The factory default is the "Bluetooth ID". The first time Blue­tooth is activated, or later in the Bluetooth menu, you can change this name (Bluetooth name, page 119).
• If Bluetooth is not needed, this function should be deactivated.
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Before using Bluetooth accessories, or a mobile phone inside a vehicle, check the ve­hicle user guide for any limitations on the use of these products.
Phone overview6

Phone overview

Clamshell closed

Outer display
1
2 - 4 Outer softkeys
The current functions of these keys are
shown in the bottom line of the outer display as symbols.
Use functions while clamshell is closed. The outer softkeys have no function if the clamshell is open.
In standby mode:
2
Start the selected application.
3
Press and hold: Lock/unlock
Ä
outer softkeys.
4
2 Ý Accept call in handsfree mode
3 µ Reject call. 4 ½ Switch off ringtone for this call.
2 ¡/¢ Switch on/off microphone
3 µ End call. 4 -/ + Control volume. 5 6
Scroll to select available
Œ/ˆ
application ;/</: (page 9).
Incoming call:
(not for video call).
During a call:
(mute).
Loudspeaker Camera lens
Z
Operator
12:04
;<:
‚ Œ ˆ Ä
W

Clamshell open

Earpiece
1
Main display
2
Camera lens
3
Call key
4
A
Dial the number/name displayed/high­lighted, take calls. Open the call log lists in standby mode.
On/Off/End key
B
5
• Switched off:
Press and hold to switch on.
• In standby mode:
Press and hold to switch off. Press briefly to open the switch off menu (page 17).
• During a conversation or in an appli-
cation: Press briefly to finish.
• In menus: Press and hold to go back
to standby mode.
Video call key
6
j
Press to open the video mode.
Internet key
k
7
Open the browser if not predefined.
Task key
8
i
Press briefly: Open task switcher. Press and hold: Open the main menu.
Clear key
9
l
Text input: Clear characters one by one in text input mode. Press and hold to delete text quickly. Lists/Input fields: Delete highlighted item(s).
Z
01.12.2005 10:10
Service provider
ContactsƒMusic
W
7Phone overview
Phone overview8
Softkeys
1
The current functions of these keys are shown in the bottom line of the main display as §Text§/symbol.
C Navi key
2
• Press the navi key to select an option/list item or to start an application/function.
• In standby mode, press to open the main menu.
Navi ring
3
In standby mode:
Press briefly: Open the user
G
profiles. Press and hold: Start voice dialling.
H
Open the Contacts.
E
Open the Inbox.
D
Start the Media player.
In lists, messages and menus:
I
Scroll up and down.
During audio playback:
I
Control volume.
F
Switch to previous/next track.
4
Ringtone
*
• Press and hold in standby mode:
Switch all audible signals on/off (ex­cept alarm). Vibration is activated automatically.
• Press and hold while an incomin g call
is signalled: Switch off ringtone for this call only.
Key lock
#
5
In standby mode: Press and hold to switch key lock on/off. Only emergency numbers can be dialled. While dialling: Enter wildcard "?".
Connection socket
6
For charger, headset etc.
ContactsƒMusic
9Phone overview

Opening/closing the clamshell

Clamshell closed
• In standby mode you can start one of the following applications:
Start the camera in picture mode
;
(page 52).
Start the camera in video mode.
<
Open the music tab of the Media
:
Player (page 106) and start audio playback.
• Camera active: You can take pictures/ record videos.
• Media player active: You can select tracks and control playback.
• Task switching: You can control only one application at the same time.
• Incoming call: You can accept the call in handsfree mode using the outer softkeys (not for video calls).
• Voice dialling: If a headset is plugged into the phone you can activate voice dialling by pressing the activation key on the headset.
Opening the clamshell
If you open the clamshell a logo is displayed on the outer display. The outer softkeys are deactivated.
Opening the clamshell has different effects depending on the current situation:
• In standby mode: The key lock is released automatically. The opening melody is played if activated. Press any key to end playback.
• Incoming call: You accept the call. You can change this setting to manually accept the call after the clamshell is opened (page 125).
• Open applications remain open.
• Open requests and notifications, e.g. in dialogs, are accepted.
Clamshell positions
When opening the clamshell you can en­gage it in two different positions:
Position
1:
This is the ideal position for video calls or for self-timing in camera mode. Placed on a desk you can comfortably have a conversa­tion with the person shown in the display or take a photo in self-timing mode.
Position
2:
This is the normal position when holding the phone to your ear.
Phone overview10
Closing the clamshell
Closing the clamshell has different effects depending on the current situation:
• In standby mode: The closing melody is played if activated. Press any outer softkey to end playback.
• During calls: All active/held calls are ended. If you talk in handsfree mode (page 35), a request is displayed on the outer display whether or not you want to continue the active call.
• Camera active: If the camera is in the fore­ground, the camera remains open in the selected mode.
• Media Player active: If the music tab is se­lected or during audio playback, the appli­cation remains open, even if used in the background.
• Data connections: Ongoing data transfer (e.g. sending/receiving SMS/MMS or re­trieving e-mail, data download, synchroni­sation) and open Bluetooth or server connections (logged into server for Instant messaging) are not affected by closing the clamshell.
• All other active applications are closed. Unsaved data is saved automatically.
• Open requests and notifications, e.g. in dialogs, are rejected.

Display symbols

Menu (only outer display)
;
Camera in picture mode
<
Camera in video mode
Media player(audio playback)
:
Main menu (only main display)
L
Contacts
Call records
P
O
Internet
R
Camera
M
Messages
Organiser
Q
Games
§
Media player
¦
Video telephony
¥
S
Extras
My stuff (file management)
N
Settings
T
Display symbols (selection)
Z
Events (selection)
Signal strength
Y
Charging
W
Battery charge level, e.g. 50%
All calls are diverted
Ç ¿
Ringtone off
¹
Alarm set
Ä
Keypad locked
Auto answer feature on
Å
Bluetooth activated
¨
Bluetooth visible for others
©
Bluetooth during data transfer
ª
Call accepted at Bluetooth
¬
device
Inst. Message login
œ
SMS memory full
ã
}
Missed calls
Phone memory full
å
11Display symbols
Display symbols12
Message symbols (selection)
Unread
p
Read
q r
Draft
Sent
s
MMS not sent
t
MMS received
w
MMS read
x
MMS with DRM contents
y
(page 20)
E-mail forwarded
z {
E-mail with attachment
À
Voice mail received
Camera symbols (outer display)
Ë
Open brightness settings
Ø
Open zoom settings

Getting started

Your phone's displays are covered with a protective film. Remove this film slowly before using the phone.
In rare cases, static discharge may cause discolouration at the edges of the display. However, this will disap­pear within approx. 10 minutes.

Inserting the SIMcard/ Micro SD card

The service provider supplies you with a SIM card on which all the im­portant data for your line is stored. If the SIM card has been delivered in credit-card size, snap the smaller segment out and remove any rough edges.
Attention
Insert the SIM card before inserting the Micro SD Card.When the Micro SD Card is wrongly inserted into the SIM card slot, it cannot be removed!
The Micro SD Card gives your phone a very large memory capacity. This allows you to save picture/video files and sound recordings, for example. However, you can also use this Micro SD Card like a floppy disk to save any other files.
You can access the list of folders and files in the My stuff menu (page 110). If you assign a file from the Micro SD Card to a function in the phone such as a ringtone, the file is copied to the phone memory.
New Micro SD Card
• Create a backup copy of the data on the old Micro SD Card on a PC.
• Format the new Micro SD Card.
• Copy the data from the PC onto the new Micro SD Card.
• Place the SIM card in front of the slot with the contact surface fac­ing downwards chamfered corner is in the correct position.
• Place the Micro SD Card in front of the slot
1. Ensure that the
2.
13Getting started
Getting started14
• Use the battery cover as illustrated to press the SIM card slightly into the slot.
• Use the battery cover as illustrated to press the Micro SD Card slightly into the slot.
• To remove one of the cards use the corner of the battery cover to release or push in the SIM card and the Micro SD Card. Otherwise you risk damaging the SIM card re­lease mechanism. The card is ejected.
Please observe the manufacturer's operat­ing instructions that come with the Micro SD Card.

Inserting the battery

• Insert the battery into the phone
3, then press it
downwards
• To close the cover place the cover in position, so that the check marks get caught in the cut­outs until it clicks into place
4 until it engages.
5. Then press it downwards,
6.
15Getting started

Removing the battery

Attention
Please switch off your phone before removing the battery!
• To open the cover, push the cover open and lift it up.
• To remove the battery, press against the battery in the direction indicated up
7 and lift the battery
8 and out.

Charging the battery

The battery is not fully charged when delivered. Plug the charger cable into the bottom of the phone, plug the power supply unit into a mains power socket and charge for at least two hours.
Only use the plug-in power supply included in delivery!
As an alternative, the battery can be charged via the USB port (Accessories, page 135).
Y
Charging time
An empty battery is fully charged af­ter about 2 hours. Charging is only possible within a temperature range of +5 °C to +45 °C. If the tempera­ture rises/falls 5 °C above/below this, the charge symbol flashes a warn­ing. The mains voltage specified on the power supply unit must not be exceeded.
Display during charging.
Getting started16
The charge level of the battery is only displayed correctly after an un­interrupted charging/discharging cycle. You should therfore not remove the battery unnecessarily and where possible not end the charging process prematurely.
The power supply unit heats up when used for long periods. This is normal and not dangerous.
If the battery is removed for longer than 30 seconds, the clock must be reset.

Operating time and temperature

The operating time depends on the operating conditions. Extreme tem­peratures considerably reduce the phone’s standby time. Avoid placing the phone in the sun or on a heater.
The phone may heat up during data transfer or when using UMTS. This is normal and not dangerous.
Talktime:
• UMTS: up to 210 minutes
• GSM: up to 270 minutes
Standby time:
• UMTS: up to 250 hours
• GSM: up to 300 hours
The talktime and standby time depend on the network environment. For more exam­ples of functions that reduce the standby time, e.g. animated screensaver, fast search, see page 138.
Charge icon not visible
If the battery has been discharged fully, the charge icon is not immedi­ately visible when the power supply is plugged in. It will appear after up to two hours. In this case the battery is fully charged after 3 to 4 hours.
Display while in service
Charge level display during opera­tion (empty–full):
VWX
Battery low warning
When the battery is almost empty you are warned twice. The first warning appears when the battery has 10 minutes of power remaining.
The second warning appears when the battery has 1 minute of power remaining.
§OK§ Press to confirm warning.
Powering off
If the battery is completely empty, the phone switches off automatically.
If the phone powered down because of low battery, it will power on again automat­ically when charged.

Switching phone on/off, entering PIN

17Switching phone on/off, entering PIN

Switching the phone on

Open the clamshell.
B
Enter PIN or confirm request (page 27).
Your greeting message is displayed if activated (page 117).
The phone switches on automatically when:
• You charge the phone via USB or
• an alert or calendar event appears.
§Yes§ Press to activate.
Or
§Offline§ Press to start in offline
If you close the clamshell before entering the PIN, the phone is switched off again.
Entering the PIN
The SIM card can be protected with a 4 to 8-digit PIN.
J
Press and hold On/Off/End key to switch phone on.
If you do not respond, the phone switches off again. If you respond to the alert, the PIN is required.
mode (page 18).
Enter PIN using number keys. Asterisks appear to ensure nobody can read your PIN on the display. Correct with
l.
§OK§ Confirm. Logging on to
You can change the PIN (page 26). To clear SIM card barrings, see page 26.
the network will take a few seconds.

Switching the phone off

B
Or
B
Switch off
Offline mode
The shutdown is interrupted, if:
• some files occur to be not saved or
• the phone is receiving an MMS. A warning message is displayed. Press
§Yes§ to continue shutdown. Files are not
saved. Message is received when phone is switched on again.
Press and hold On/Off/End key.
Press briefly and select one of the following options.
Switch phone off. Phone switches on automatically if alarm or calendar event occurs.
Phone is not switched off, but has no connectivity (see page 18).
Switching phone on/off, entering PIN18

Offline mode

In offline mode you can operate many phone functions, but you are not connected to any network (you are not available for incoming calls and you cannot initiate a call).
This is the mode to be used in aircrafts.
Switching between offline and online mode:
Open the clamshell.
B
Press briefly and select
Offline mode/Online mode.
C Confirm request.

Emergency number (SOS)

Only to be used in real emergencies!
Open the clamshell to use the keypad.
By pressing the softkey §SOS§ you can make an emergency call on any net­work without a SIM card and without entering a PIN (not available in all countries).
If the clamshell is open and key lock is ac­tive (page 8), only emergency numbers can be dialled.
Switching on your phone for the first time
When you switch on the phone for the first time or after the battery has been removed, you are prompted to set the time/date.
C
Time zones
F
I
§Options§ Open menu and select Set
Time/Date
Set the clock and date so that it dis­plays the correct time. You will not have to make this setting again.
J
C
Further options and settings on page 129.
You can activate Auto time mode (page 130) to display local time by network if the network supports this function.
Select if you want to enter time/date.
Select the desired setting and change time zone in world map.
Select a city in the selected time zone.
time zone to save.
First enter date (day/month/year), then time (24 hours).
Press to update time and date.

General instructions

19General instructions

Standby mode

The phone is in standby mode and is ready for use when the name of the service provider appears on the display.
Clamshell closed
µ Press to end call/function.
Clamshell open
B
The following information might be displayed on either display:
Logo
If the logo or wallpaper is enabled (page 116) the logo is displayed.
Clock
The current time is displayed.
CB messages
If CB display is enabled (page 77) a CB ticker with the latest CB message is displayed, scrolling horizontally if needed. The CB ticker is only availa­ble if the alert region is not used, i.e. there are no current events.
Press and hold the On/Off/End key to return to standby mode from any situation.
Alert region
In the alert region the following message types can be displayed:
• New entries in missed calls list, voice mail or inbox.
•New content via Bluetooth.
• Missed calendar events.
The number of new entries is displayed (e.g. 1 Missed call).

Signal strength

Z Strong signal. [
If the phone cannot obtain network service after 15 minutes the power save mode is used. The phone only attempts to acquire service in intervals.
A weak signal reduces the call quality and may lead to loss of the connection. Change your location.
General instructions20

Connectivity

Your phone supports different methods for transmitting data in the mobile network:
• The fastest method is UMTS (Uni- versal Mobile Telecommunications System). If you use UMTS, you can make video calls in high quality. You can be connected to the Inter­net permanently. Only the current transmission time is charged by the network operator. Some serv­ice providers do not yet support this service.
•GPRS (General Packet Radio Serv- ice) is another method for trans­mitting data in the mobile network. With GPRS you can be connected to the Internet perma­nently, as well, if the network has sufficient capacity. Only the cur­rent transmission time is charged by the network operator.
•GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is a fully digital standard for mobile networks mainly used for voice calls and text messages (SMS).
Depending on the surrounding net­work and your provider, the differ­ent methods are used automatically. Depending on your provider you may set which method to use (page 134).

Digital Rights Mgmt. (DRM)

Remember that your phone has digital rights management. The use of downloaded pictures, sounds or applications can be restricted by the suppliers, e.g. copy protec­tion, use for a limited period of time only, number of times they can be used, etc.

User guide

Symbols
The following symbols are used to explain operation:
J B
A
§Options§
C
D F E H I G
=
Enter numbers or letters.
On/Off/End key
Call key
Displays a softkey function.
Press the navigation key down, to call up the menu for example.
Display navigation function. Press naviga­tion key in the direction indicated.
Function dependent on service provider, may require special registration.
21General instructions

Main menu

The main menu is displayed graphically with symbols.
C F
C
Call up from standby mode.
/
I
Select application symbols.
Start application.

Tabs

Tabs allow fast access to information and applications.
2
1
F
While editing a tab, you navigate within the input field.
I
3
Switch between tabs.
Leave input field, to switch to the next tab.
2
31

Navigation key

The symbol in the centre of the low­er line of the main display shows the current function when the naviga­tion key is pressed down vertically.
In this User Guide the symbol used universally when the naviga­tion key is pressed down vertically. The following functions are available (selection):
ƒ Display main menu Confirm/select
‡ †
— ” ˜ ô
Change (open options list)
Call, accept call Edit Camera Send View
Save ˆ ‰ ‹ Š “ ö |
Play Pause Stop Record Zoom Insert calendar Insert picture
Ï Insert contact
C is
General instructions22

Outer softkeys

If the clamshell is closed, you can use the outer softkeys to control the phone. The symbols in the bottom line of the outer display show the current function.
/ ¸ Confirm/select
Ý Accept call in handsfree
mode
Š
;/
ˆ ‰ ‹ “
Take picture/record video Play Pause Stop Zoom

Menu control

The steps needed to reach a function are shown in a condensed form in the user guide, e. g. to set ringtones
C ¢ T ¢ Ringtones
This comprises the following steps:
C F
C I C
Open main menu.
/
I
Select T to open Settings menu.
Confirm selection.
Select Ringtones function.
Confirm selection.

Standard functions

Options menu
The list contains functions that are offered in several options menus.
§Options§ Open menu.
<New entry> Save Change
View Details
Details
Delete/ Delete all
Exit
Edit
Text input meth.
Text edit menu
Sort by
Create new entry.
Store entry.
Open options list. Select option and confirm.
Display entry.
Display properties of selected entry.
Display additional informa­tion about message (e.g. date, sender, save loca­tion, attached files, size)
Delete entry/delete all entries after confirmation.
Exit application.Confirm request with C if you want to save changes.
Open entry to edit/open input field to edit.
Open input method menu (page 28).
Open text edit menu (page 29).
Select sort criterion (e.g. alphabetical, type, status, sender, date/time).
23General instructions
Set as
Rename Send
Create message
Reply/ Reply to all
Capacity/ Memory status
e.g. set picture as wallpa­per, logo, screensaver, melodies as ringtones, open/close melody.
Rename selected entry.
Select transmission type (e.g. MMS, SMS, Instant Message, e-mail or Blue­tooth) and send entry. If you send via Bluetooth, select
Search/Known devices/ Last connected
(page 119). If a DRM protected file is selected, the send option is not available.
Select transmission type (see above) and create message. If contact/call list entry is selected, it is used for receiver data.
The sender becomes the recipient, "Re." is placed in front of the subject matter and the received text is transferred into the new message.
Display memory status for respective application, phone, SIM card or the Micro SD Card.
If memory is insufficient to save required data, a notifi­cation is displayed. Confirm with
Memory assistant
(see below).
C to open
Fast list search
Pressing number keys while you are in alphabetically ordered lists (e.g. Contacts, My Stuff) opens a fast search window.
J
Enter text to jump quickly to the entry that corre­sponds most closely with the entered text.
Memory assistant
The memory assistant is launched automatically if memory is low.
A notification is displayed on either display depending on whether or not the clamshell is open.
If the clamshell is closed, you can start the memory assistent by open­ing the clamshell.
Start via main menu:
(Only if the clamshell is open)
C ¢ T ¢ Phone ¢File system
¢ Memory assistant
All saved folders and files in phone memory and on Micro SD Card are list­ed (page 13). Display name and of folders and number of files.
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If the Micro SD Card is inserted, folders/files are organised on a separate tab.
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§Options§ Open menu and select
To free up required memory open file before deleting or delete files directly.
Select tab (phone memory/ Micro SD Card).
Select folder/file.
function (standard functions page 22).
Mark mode
Within some applications (e.g. Con­tacts/My Stuff) one or more entries in a list can be highlighted to carry out a function jointly.
§Options§
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Mark options
Depending on the current situation, different functions will be offered.
§Options§ Open menu.
Mark/ Unmark
Mark all Unmark all
Open menu and select
Mark
.
Select entry/entries.
Mark/unmark entry.
Mark/unmark selected entry.
Mark all entries.
Unmark all marked entries.
Delete marked
Send marked
Retrieve marked
Remove marked
Delete all marked entries.
Send marked messages (e.g. e-mails from draft folder).
Retrieve marked e-mails (if only header is retrieved).
Remove selected contact(s) e.g. from a distribution list or group.
Menu speed dialling
All menu functions are numbered in­ternally. A function may be selected directly by entering these numbers in sequence.
E.g., write new SMS (from standby mode):
C 5
1 1
Press this key to display the main menu.
Press this key for Messages.
Press this key to create new message.
Press this key for SMS.
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Task switching
The phone supports the use of multi­ple applications at the same time. The function you are currently using is in foreground, the other open ap­plications are in the background.
You can switch from the current ap­plication to the main menu, standby mode or to any open application.
Open the clamshell.
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You can directly switch to the Main Menu, Home or to any open application:
Menu/Home/<application>
If you are holding a call, select
Current call to return to the call.
Task switching options
If any applications are currently open, an options menu is offered.
§Options§ Open menu.
Switch to
Close
Close all
Press and hold to open the main menu.
Press briefly. All currently open applications are listed.
Select and confirm with
C.
Move highlighted application to foreground.
Close highlighted application.
Close all open applications except main menu.

Security

The phone and SIM card are protect­ed against misuse by several security codes.
Keep these confidential numbers in a safe place where you can access them again if required.

PIN codes

PIN
PIN2
PUK PUK2
Phone code
C ¢T ¢ Security ¢PIN codes
PIN control
The PIN is usually requested each time the phone is switched on. You can deactivate this feature but you risk unauthorised use of the phone. Some service providers do not permit deactivating the control.
On/Off Activate/deactivate PIN
Protects your SIM card (personal identification number).
This is needed to set the charge detail display and to access additional functions on special SIM cards.
Key code. Used to unlock SIM cards after the wrong PIN has been entered repeatedly.
Protects your phone. Must be entered at the first security setting.
¢ Select function.
control.
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J C
Enter PIN code.
Confirm.
Change PIN
You can change the PIN to any 4 to 8-digit number you find easier to remember.
J J J
C
Enter current PIN code and confirm with
Enter new PIN code and confirm with
Re-enter new PIN code and confirm with
Confirm.
C.
C.
C.
Change PIN2
(Display only if PIN2 is available)
Proceed as with Change PIN.
Change phonecde
You define the phone code (4-8 digits) when you call up a phone-code protected function for the first time. It is then valid for all phone-code protected functions.
To change phone code proceed as with Change PIN.
Following the third unsuccessful attempt, access to the phone code and the functions that use it is de­nied. Contact the Service Centre (page 142).
Clearing SIM card barring
If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM card is barred.
J J J
C
If the PUK (MASTER PIN) has been lost, please contact your service provider.
Enter new PIN code and confirm with
Enter new PIN code again and confirm with
Enter PUK code (MASTER PIN) provided by your service provider with the SIM card in accordance with the instructions and confirm with
Confirm.
C.
C.
C.
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Preventing accidental activation
Even if PIN use is deactivated (page 17), confirmation is required to switch on the phone.
This prevents accidental activation of the phone, e.g. when you are carrying it in a bag or when you are travelling in an aircraft.
B
§OK§ Press. The phone
§Cancel§ Press or take no action.
Press and hold.
switches on.
The phone does not switch on.

Connecting to Windows® PCs

You can connect your phone to a Windows® PC using Bluetooth or a data cable. The Windows® PC program MPM (Mobile Phone Manager, page 136) enables you to backup data on your Windows® PC and to synchronise the contacts with Outlook®, Lotus Notes™ and other Siemens phones (as well as some Gigasets). You can download the Mobile Phone Manager from the Internet at: www.BenQ-Siemens.com/ef81
The data cable is included in delivery. You find the MPM program on the CD ROM also included in delivery.
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Text entry

Text entry without T9
Press number key repeatedly until the required letter appears. After a brief interval the cursor will advance. Example:
2
Ä, ä, 1–9 Unusual characters and
l Press briefly to delete the
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Press once briefly to write the letter a, twice to write b etc.
Press and hold to write the number.
numbers are displayed after the relevant letters.
letter left of the cursor or marked text. Press and hold to delete text quickly.
Move the cursor (forwards/back).
Move the cursor (up/ down a line).
Press briefly: Swap between: abc, Abc, ABC,
T9 abc, T9 Abc, T9 ABC, 123.
Press and hold: Input method menu is displayed.
The sequence of the input methods is language­dependent.
*
0
1
Press briefly: Special characters are shown.
Press and hold: Open edit menu.
Press once/repeatedly:
. , ? ! ’ " 0 + - ( ) @ / : _
Press and hold: inserts 0. Press to insert space.
Press twice to insert line feed.
Special characters
*
1)
¿¡_;.,?!
+- "’ : */ ( ) ¤¥$£€@\ &# [ ] { }%~<=> |^`§ Γ Θ Λ Ξ Π Σ Φ Ψ
1
) Line feed
I/ F
C
Press briefly. The symbols chart is displayed:
Navigate to characters.
Confirm.
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Text edit menu
For text entry:
* Press and hold: The edit
Selecting the input language
Select the language in which you want to compose your message.
§Options§ Open edit menu.
Input language
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Languages with T9 support are marked with the T9 symbol. The input language setting applies to all applications.
menu is displayed:
Insert symbol Spell word Mark text Copy/Paste Input language
Select. Select language. If you se-
lect Automatic, the Input
language is based on the Display language
(page 126). Confirm, the new
language is set.
Marking text
You can highlight text in order to copy and paste it to a different place.
*
Mark text Activate highlighting
F
Copy Copy highlighted text to
Paste Paste the copied text into
Press and hold. The edit menu is displayed.
mode.
I
/
Scroll to highlight text.
the clipboard.
the desired location.
Text entry withT9
"T9" deduces the correct word from the individual key entries by making comparisons with an extensive dictionary.
Activating, deactivating T9
#
Select desired input mode.
§Select§ Activate/deactivate T9.
Press and hold: Input method menu is displayed.
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