Siemens S81 User Manual
Mobile Phone
User Manual
S81
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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.
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Safety Information
For your safety, please read the guidelines below carefully
before you use your phone:
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals
Max. SAR measurement
Head 900 MHz (EGSM): 0.952 W/Kg
Head 1800 MHz (DCS): 0.512 W/Kg
Head 2.1GHz (WCDMA): 0.74 W/Kg
Head 1900 MHz (PCS): 0.978 W/Kg; Body 1900 MHz (PCS): 0.381 W/Kg
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 Elektroingenieure (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
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.
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The design of your phone complies with these standards when used
normally.
Specific Operating Restrictions
No metallic component allowed in body-worn accessories.
Phone Operation
• Normal Position: Hold the phone as you would with any other
telephone.
• To avoid potential RF interference, please do not wear the phone
around your neck or in front your chest for long hours.
Batteries
• For safety concerns, when the temperature of the phone goes over
45° C (113F) or below 0° C (32F), charging will halt.
• Do not expose batteries to temperatures below -10° C (14F) or above
45° C (113F). Always take your phone with you when you leave your
vehicle.
• Use only genuine BenQ battery to ensure the phone’s normal
operation.
All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive
material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals.
The material may complete electrical circuit and become quite hot. To
protect against such unwanted current drain, exercise care in handling any
charged battery, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or
other container with metal objects. When battery is detached from the
phone, your batteries are packed with a protective battery cover; please
use this cover for storing your batteries when not in use.
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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:
• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their
pacemaker when the phone is turned ON.
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential
for interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that the interference is taking place, turn
your phone OFF immediately.
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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 your phone OFF in health care facilities when any 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 your phone OFF in any facility where posted notice so requires.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF
your phone before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when
in a "blasting area" or in area posted "TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO."
Obey all signs and instructions.
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Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your phone OFF and do not remove the battery when in any area
with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and
instructions. Sparks, from your battery, in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always
clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below
deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using
liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and
any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your
vehicle engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both
installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in
the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
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.
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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
Hereby, BenQ Mobile, declares that this S81 is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC. The relevant declaration of conformity (DoC) has been
signed. Please call the company hotline if you require a copy of the
original or visit:
www.BenQMobile.com/conformity
3GPP TS 51.010-1
EN 301 511
EN 50360/ EN 50361
ETSI EN 301 489-1/-7
EN 60950-1
ETSI EN 300 328 & ETSI EN 301 489-17 (Bluetooth)
EN 301 908-1 & EN 301 908-2
ETSI EN 301 489-24(WCDMA)
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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.
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 wheelie 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 re-use and recycling of used
electrical and electronic equipment.
For more detailed information about disposal of your
old appliance, please contact your local council, waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ..............................................................i
1. Preparing your phone for use........................................1
Inserting a SIM card ................................................................1
Installing a battery ...................................................................2
Installing the back cover.......................................................... 2
Charging the phone .................................................................3
Turning the phone on .............................................................4
The microSD card....................................................................5
2. Getting to know your phone..........................................6
Your phone at a glance............................................................6
Standby screen ........................................................................8
Using the keys when in standby mode .................................10
Menu Navigation...................................................................13
LED indicator description.....................................................13
3. Using your phone .........................................................14
Call functions.........................................................................14
Making a phone call ..................................................................14
Ending a phone call ...................................................................14
Answering a phone call .............................................................14
Rejecting an incoming call ........................................................14
Adjusting the volume ................................................................14
Making an international call .....................................................15
Making an emergency call.........................................................15
Dialling an extension number...................................................15
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Speed dialling.............................................................................15
Listening to voicemails..............................................................16
Operations during a call............................................................16
Making a video call....................................................................20
Answering a video call...............................................................22
Video Call Settings.....................................................................22
Changing the image source............................................................22
Changing the display ......................................................................23
Options of image delivery ..............................................................23
Options during a video call.......................................................24
Phone Book............................................................................25
Adding contacts to the phone book .........................................25
Finding contacts in the phone book.........................................27
Last missed, dialled and received calls ..................................28
Using the silent profile ..........................................................29
Camera and Camcorder ........................................................ 30
Taking photos ............................................................................30
Adjusting camera mode settings...............................................31
Icons in Camera Mode..............................................................33
Browsing photos ........................................................................34
Capturing video clips.................................................................34
Adjusting camcorder mode settings .........................................35
Icons in Camcorder Mode ........................................................37
Playing back videos....................................................................37
Shortcuts ................................................................................38
Setting shortcuts ........................................................................39
Using shortcuts ..........................................................................40
Messages.................................................................................40
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SMS.............................................................................................40
MMS...........................................................................................42
E-mail .........................................................................................45
Voicemail ...................................................................................46
Cell Broadcast ............................................................................47
Input methods .......................................................................48
Changing the input method......................................................48
Shifting between upper and lower case letters .........................48
Letter input mode (Abc) ...........................................................48
Predictive input mode (iTap) ...................................................49
Numeric input mode (123).......................................................50
Entering symbols .......................................................................50
4. Menus ............................................................................51
Phone Book............................................................................51
List ..............................................................................................51
Find.............................................................................................51
Add .............................................................................................51
Copy ...........................................................................................51
Delete..........................................................................................52
Caller Group ..............................................................................52
My Number ...............................................................................52
Memory Status...........................................................................52
Memory in use ...........................................................................52
Messages.................................................................................52
Call Records ...........................................................................53
Missed ........................................................................................53
Received .....................................................................................53
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Dialled ........................................................................................53
Delete All....................................................................................53
Duration.....................................................................................53
Cost.............................................................................................54
Games.....................................................................................55
Games.........................................................................................55
Settings .......................................................................................55
Entertainment........................................................................56
Camera .......................................................................................56
Camcorder .................................................................................56
MP3 Player.................................................................................56
Uploading music to your phone...............................................58
Media Centre .........................................................................58
Digital Rights Management ......................................................58
Images ........................................................................................58
Videos.........................................................................................59
Music..........................................................................................60
Default.............................................................................................60
MP3 .................................................................................................61
Others.........................................................................................61
Memory Status...........................................................................61
Tools.......................................................................................61
Alarm..........................................................................................61
Bluetooth® .................................................................................62
Calendar .....................................................................................64
Shortcuts ....................................................................................65
Calculator...................................................................................65
Currency Converter...................................................................65
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Stopwatch...................................................................................66
Countdown Timer.....................................................................66
USB Connection ........................................................................67
Flashlight....................................................................................69
Services ...................................................................................69
WapURL ....................................................................................70
WAP Service...............................................................................71
NAP Settings ..............................................................................73
Service Number .........................................................................73
STK Menu ..................................................................................73
Settings ...................................................................................73
Date & Time...............................................................................73
Auto Power On/Off ...................................................................74
Profiles........................................................................................74
Display........................................................................................76
Audio..........................................................................................76
Call Ring..........................................................................................76
Message Tone..................................................................................76
Calendar Tone ................................................................................76
Keypad Tone ...................................................................................76
Ring Volume ...................................................................................77
Speech Volume ...............................................................................77
Key assignment ..........................................................................77
Call settings ................................................................................77
Answer mode ..................................................................................77
Connect Alert..................................................................................78
Minute Minder ...............................................................................78
Show Number.................................................................................78
Call Divert .......................................................................................78
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Call Barring .....................................................................................79
Call Waiting ....................................................................................80
Auto Redial .....................................................................................80
Fixed Dialling No............................................................................80
Network......................................................................................81
Network Mode................................................................................81
Connection......................................................................................81
Security.......................................................................................82
PIN Code.........................................................................................82
Phone Lock .....................................................................................82
Auto Keypad Lock ..........................................................................82
Power Saving Mode...................................................................83
Language ....................................................................................83
Flight Mode................................................................................83
Restore........................................................................................83
5. Care and Maintenance .................................................84
6. Troubleshooting...........................................................85
7. Customer Care..............................................................89
8. License Agreement........................................................93
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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 as
illustrated.
In this user manual, "SIM card" refers to either a SIM or a USIM card,
unless otherwise specified. A USIM card is needed for 3G networks.
Please refer to page 81 for information about selecting the correct
network mode to use.
A SIM card can be easily damaged if its metal contacts become
scratched. So take special care when holding or inserting it.
Preparing your phone for use 1
Installing a battery
1. Place the battery onto the back of the phone, with the battery's contacts
facing downwards and the tab on its top edge in alignment with the
holes in the battery compartment.
2. Push the battery against the top of the compartment and press it down
to click it into the compartment.
Do not remove the battery when the phone is on. Doing so could
cause you to lose personal settings or data stored either on your SIM
card or in the phone's memory.
Installing the back cover
Place the back cover onto the back of your phone and slide it forwards
until the latch catches the cover.
2 Preparing your phone for use
Charging the phone
1. Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2. Insert the charger connector fully into the charger socket at the bottom
of your phone. Ensure that the connector is plugged in the right way
with the side showing the arrow icon facing upwards.
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 3 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.
Preparing your phone for use 3
Turning the phone on
1. Long-press to turn the phone on.
In this user manual, "long-press" means to press and hold down a key
for about two seconds before releasing it. "Press" means to press a
key and release it immediately.
2. Enter your PIN code and press the joystick to confirm.
The PIN (Personal Identification Number) is the password provided
by your network operator. You need this password in order to use the
SIM card.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card will
be locked. You must now enter the PUK (Personal Unblocking Key)
for that SIM card in order to unlock it. Please contact your network
operator to obtain a PUK.
To activate/disable PIN password authentication, go to Settings >
Security > PIN Code > PIN1 Code > Settings > On/Off. See
page 82.
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 standby 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 authorised to use, the signal strength meter
will show no bars. You will only be able to make emergency calls.
4 Preparing your phone for use
The microSD card
Your phone features a microSD slot designed specifically for use with the
microSD card, a removable flash memory card intended to add greater
storage capacity to your phone.
The microSD card enables you to store multimedia data, including
images, photos, MP3 audio files, ringtones and Java games.
Installing the microSD card
1. Lift the cover.
2. Insert the microSD card into the slot. Ensure that the card's metal
contacts face downwards.
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 in FAT32 or NTFS
format
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
Your phone at a glance
Front view
Rear v iew
1. Earpiece
2. Display
3. Left soft key
4. Dial/Answer key
5. Microphone
6. Internal camera lens
7. Status/Paging LED
8. Joystick
9. Right soft key
10.Power on/off key
11.Alphanumeric keys
1. External camera lens
2. Flash
3. Loudspeaker
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Side views
1. Hands-free headset/
Data cable jack
2. Charger socket
3. Camera shutter
4. microSD slot
5. Volume keys
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Standby screen
1. Status bar
2. Name of network operator
• To set the wallpaper of the display, go to Settings > Display >
Wallpaper. Alternatively, you can go to Media Centre > Images.
See page 58 and page 76.
• To set the current time and date, as well as the format to be
shown, go to Settings > Date & Time. See page 73.
• To enter text (such as the user name) to be displayed on the
standby 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 is activated.
3G in use 3G is activated.
Message You have new or unread messages.
WAP message You have new or unread WAP messages.
E-mail You have new or unread e-mail messages.
Voicemail
Alarm Alarm is turned on.
Keypad lock Keypad is locked.
Normal Normal profile is activated.
Meeting Meeting profile is activated.
Signal strength of the network. The more
bars indicated, the stronger the signal.
Current level of battery power. The more
bars indicated, the more power remains.
You have new voicemail messages (only
appears if the function is supported by your
network operator).
Silent Silent profile is activated.
Outdoors Outdoors profile is activated.
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Icon Function Description
Personal Personal profile is activated.
Flight Mode Flight Mode is activated
Headset A headset is connected to the phone.
Divert Call divert is activated.
Roaming
Bluetooth® Bluetooth® is turned on.
microSD Card A microSD card is loaded.
Roaming is activated (appears when you are
not under your regular network coverage).
Using the keys when in standby mode
Key Commands and functions
Power on/off key
• Long-press to turn the phone on or off.
• Press to end a call, reject an incoming call, or to cancel
a dialling procedure.
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.
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Key Commands and functions
Right soft key
• Press to perform the function indicated on the display.
• Long-press to turn the silent profile on or off.
Joystick
• Press the joystick to enter the main menu.
• Push up/down/left/right to enter the assigned functions
for each. To assign functions to the four-way
navigation joystick, see page 77, "Key assignment".
Asterisk key
• Press to enter an asterisk " * ".
• To make an international call, long-press 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 to activate the keypad lock.
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Key Commands and functions
Alphanumeric keys
• Press to enter digits.
~
• Shortcut key: Long-press a key to access the function
immediately, or dial the number that it represents. See
page 38, "Shortcuts".
Volume key
(On the left side of the phone)
• Long-press the upper or lower key to adjust the
volume.
Video call hot key
• Press to answer/make a video call.
WAP ho t k ey
• Press to access WAP and more services provided by
your network operator.
Clear key
• Press to delete inputs.
Camera shutter button
(On the right side of the phone)
• Long-press to activate the camera mode.
• In camera mode, it functions as a shutter button.
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Menu Navigation
1. In standby mode, press to bring up the main menu.
2. Use the joystick to move up, down, right or left through the menu; for
example, scroll to Settings, and press to enter its menu.
3. Use the joystick 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.
LED indicator description
• Blinking purple: the phone is charging.
• Purple: charging is complete.
• Orange: you have an unread SMS/MMS or a missed call.
• Blue: network service available.
• No light: no network service available/limited service/Flight mode
activated.
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