Benq M305 GSM900/DCS1800 / PCS1900 GSM/GPRS Mobile Phone User Manual M300 EN

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Using Your Phone 57•Slide Duration: To set the duration of each slide during playing.For example, 30 means each slide will played for 30 seconds. 8Each slide allows only one image and one audio file. If you try toinsert a second image or audio, an Out of range message willpop up.3. After you finish all slides for a MMS message, press (Option)and choose from the following options:•Send: Send the message immediately.•Save to Draft: Store the message in Outbox.•Preview: Preview the message.•Discard: Discards the message.Reading an MMS MessageHaving successfully downloaded the MMS message, the display willautomatically switch to Inbox, press to start playing the MMSmessage page by page. Press again to stop playing. Press (Option) to execute the following task:•Reply: Reply to the sender.•Delete: Delete this message.•Forward: Forward the message to someone else.•Save: Save the image shown on the slide or the sender information toyour phone. After you save it, you can go to the menu: Media Center >Image to see it.•Save all: Save the audio files and the images attached on the messageto your phone.Using the MMS TemplatesThese preset MMS templates contain images and text. Scroll tohighlight the template you like and then press to customize thattemplate into your own MMS message.

58 Using Your PhoneCleaning Up MessagesGo to menu: MMS > Cleanup. This option allows you to cleanup part ofor all of the messages. The options for cleanup includes All, Inbox, AllRead, Outbox, and Drafts. SettingsBefore you start to use MMS, go to menu: MMS > Settings to adjust thefollowing settings:FilterYour phone will reject all MMS messages from the senderslisted here.ExpirySets the length of time your outgoing MMS message stays onthe server before it reaches the recipient successfully.Reply TypeYou can determine here whether you want to use an SMSmessage or MMS message in reply to an MMS message youhave received.Size LimitSets the maximum size for a message that the phone receives. Ifan incoming message exceeds this size, the phone will not beable to download that message.Server InfoActivates the MMS server used for sending and receiving MMSmessages.

Using Your Phone 59Deferred DownloadAfter you activate this function, the phone will only downloadthe information associated with the sender when it receives anMMS message. You can then decide whether to download thismessage's content after you have read the information relatedto the sender.Delivery ReportAsks the recipient to return a confirmation after receiving yourMMS message.Read ReportAsks the recipient to return a confirmation after reading yourmessage.SMS ChatYou can engage in a peer-to-peer chat session by writing short messagesto another mobile phone user. This feature allows you to have acontinuous text conversation with someone without having to enter thenumber of the recipient each time you have something new to say. Thetext conversation is recorded so you can review what has been said inthe chat session.Starting a chat sessionThere are two ways of initiating a chat session.1. Go to: SMS Chat → Start Chat to start a new chat session. Followthe steps below to conduct the chat:a.Enter the nickname for the chat session, and press .b.Enter the phone number of the person you want to chat with.c.Write your message. When you finish, press to send themessage to invite the recipient to a chat. The chat log shows

60 Using Your Phoneyour nickname followed by your message as “nickname>message”.d.When the chat message is sent, press (Option) and thenchoose Send to enter another message. The message willautomatically be sent to the same recipient. Repeat the sameprocess to send more messages to the same person.2. Alternatively, to start a chat session, you can select a message fromInbox, press (Option) and then choose Chat. Select a chatpartner from the Nickname list and then press . Write yourmessage and press to send the message to invite the recipientto a chat. Receiving a reply to your chat messageWhen your phone receives a reply from your chat partner, the chatlog will show your partner’s name and message, followed by theprevious message(s) you sent. You can now begin to chat with yourpartner. Receiving a request for a new chatWhen your phone receives a chat request from another person, adialogue box would pop up on the display asking if you want to jointhe chat. Follow the steps below to reply to the chat message:1. Press to view the chat message. 2. Press to join the chat. Enter your nickname and message, andpress to send your message.

Using Your Phone 61Leaving a chat sessionIf you want to leave a chat session, press (back) or . Thiswill take you back to the SMS Chat menu. You phone will keep therecords of the last chat session. To resume the previous chat session,scroll to select Previous Chat. If you want to start a new chat, go to:SMS Chat → New Chat.When you are interrupted by an incoming call during achat session1. Answer the call. Upon ending the call, the display returns to theidle mode. Then you may resume the chat session by selectingPrevious Chat from the SMS Chat menu.2. Reject the incoming call and continue the chat by selectingPrevious Chat from the SMS Chat menu.VoicemailGet VoicemailUsed to dial the voicemail number provided by your networkvendor to listen to your voicemails.Set NumberYou can save your voicemail phone number here.8Your network vendor will provide you with your voicemail inboxnumber and a number for accessing any other voicemail services.For detailed information about voicemail services, contact yournetwork operator to see if you need to save a specific phone numberto your phone in order to access your voicemail inbox.

62 Using Your PhoneCell BroadcastCell broadcast messages are general messages that your networkoperator broadcasts to all phones within a particular area. Thesemessages are broadcast in numbered channels. For example, channel030 might be for local weather, 060 for traffic reports, 080 forinformation about local hospitals, taxis, pharmacies, and so forth.You can receive cell broadcast messages that your network operatorbroadcasts, and select your preferred topics and languages.8For more information about available channels and a list of theinformation they provide, contact your network operator.8When you receive a cell broadcast, the content will be displayed twicein ticker-tape fashion.ReceiveAllows you to select whether or not to receive cell broadcastmessages.Top ic sAllows you to decide what information you wish to receivefrom your network operator's cell broadcasts. The topics listedin the To p i c s list represent the broadcast information that youhave selected to receive from your network operator.If you have not previously saved any topics, you can press(Option) and then select the Add option to enter thechannel in From and To fields.LanguageYou can limit the cell broadcast information that you receivefrom your network operator to a specific language. Press to select your preferred language, and press (Save) tosave the setting.

Using Your Phone 63Memory StatusDisplays the amount of remaining available memory, includingpictures, animations and ring tones stored on the phone.

64 Using Your PhoneInput ModesChanging the Text Input ModeThe input mode icons (names) that may appear in the upper rightcorner of the screen represent the following input modes:Uppercase letters input mode.Lowercase letters input mode. iTap (predictive input mode) for uppercase letters. iTap (predictive input mode) for lowercase letters.Numeric input mode (123)./You can set the default input mode to the one you most frequentlyuse. Go the menu Settings → Input Mode. See page 116.When the display shows the editing screen, youwill be able to see the name of the current textinput mode in the upper right corner of thescreen. Press to change the input mode.The text input mode currently in use

Using Your Phone 65Letter Input Mode (ABC)In this mode, press the key containing the desired letter repeatedly toscroll through the available characters in order until it is reached.How to use the letter input mode•You must press the key corresponding to the desired letter the correctnumber of times in order to enter the letter you want. Display lettersfor entry according to the order shown on each key. Pressing a keyonce will display the first letter listed on the key, while pressing it twicewill display the second letter, and so on.•When you have entered a letter and wish to enter the next letter, eitherwait for two seconds until the cursor moves to the next text entryposition, or immediately press the key for the next letter.•Press to enter a space before beginning a new word.•While entering text, press to move the cursor left or right; press to move the cursor up or down. Press once to delete acharacter; long-press to delete all entered content.Numeric Input Mode (123)The numeric input mode allows you to use the alphanumeric keys to to enter numbers.Predictive Input Mode (iTap)iTap analyzes letters as they being inputted, making intelligentpredictions about the words you are attempting to enter, and speedingup text entry.

66 Using Your PhoneHow to use iTap•Press once the alphanumeric key corresponding to the first letter ofthe word you wish to enter without considering where that letter fallsin the sequence of characters available through that key. Then pressthe key corresponding to the second letter, and so forth. The phonewill predict which word you wish to enter based on the set of keys youhave pressed. The predicted word will be shown in the lower leftportion of the screen. This word may change as you continue to pressother keys; therefore, before you have entered a complete word, youdo not need to worry if the displayed word does not yet match theword you intend to enter.•After pressing keys for a complete word, if the displayed word doesnot match the one you intended to enter, press to view othercandidate words and locate the desired word.•Once the correct word is displayed on the screen, press to enter thisword. A space will automatically be inserted after the word.•While entering text, press to move the cursor left or right; press to move the cursor up or down. Press once to delete acharacter; long-press to delete all entered text.Example of iTap in useTo enter "COME HOME" in the message editing screen using iTap, usethe following steps:1. Press to switch to iTap for uppercase letters (ITAP). 2. Press to select C, O, M, E.3. Press to enter "COME" as text. A space will automatically beinserted after "COME".4. Press to enter "HOME".

Using Your Phone 675. Since "GOOD" is not the word that you wish to enter, press todisplay the next candidate word, "HOME".6. Press to place "HOME" into the message.Symbol Input ModeWhen editing messages, press to open the symbols field along thebottom of the screen. Use to move the selection box to the symbolyou wish to enter, and then press to place it in the message text.

68 Using Your PhoneDirect Connection to URLsYour phone provides handy preset URL text hotkeys, enabling you toenter a complete URL more quickly and conveniently, and makingInternet access more efficient and enjoyable.From the standby screen, you can rapidly key in numerical URLs. If, forexample, you wish to enter "http://123.com" you need only key in "123"and then press . The full URL will appear on the screen. automatically adds the necessary "http://" prefix and the ".com" domainsuffix. To actually connect to this website, simply press to confirmand the phone's browser will be started up so that you can get online.When entering a URL, you can also use to access the followingfunctions:•After pressing once, further presses of will switch to the URLsuffixes shown in the chart:•You can convert (*) into the (.) that appears in URL addresses.For example, if you enter 123*456 in the standby screen, and thenpress , the URL "http://123.456.com" will appear on the screen.Number of times Output result0 . com1.com.tw2.net3 .net.tw4.com.cn5 .net.cn

Using Your Phone 69•After you press to enter "http://" press to enter "/" and "-".For example, if after you enter "123" and then press once-causing"http://123.com" to appear on the screen-you press again, theURL will change to "http://123.com/". Pressing again willswitch between "/" and "-".•When the screen shows the desired URL, press to connect to theInternet and access this URL address.

70 MenusMenusThe phone's menus provide various features. The main menu consistsof 9 icons. Each icon represents a particular menu item, which is used toaccess related sub-menus.For information about navigating menus, see page 15, "MenuNavigation".Phone BookThis menu provides various functions for managing the Phone Book,including the ability to add, locate, and copy contact data; add contactsto a caller group; and so forth.FindUsed to locate a contact in the Phone Book. You can enter the full nameof the desired contact, or if you are not sure about the spelling of thecontact's name, simply enter the first letter, and then press . Thephone will locate all contacts whose names begin with this letter, andyou can scroll to the field containing the contact you want. For detailson what to do after locating the desired contact, see page 29, "SIM CardPhone Book".AddUsed to add a new contact to the Phone Book. You will be prompted toselect from To SI M or To P h on e . Select To S IM the contact will be savedon your SIM memory, and select To Ph on e the contact will be saved onthe phone. You can follow the procedure described on page 26, "AddingContacts to the Phone Book".

Menus 71EditAfter selecting a particular contact, you can follow the proceduredescribed on page 26 for editing the data for this contact.CopyIf you are using the phone book stored in the phone's memory, you cancopy contact data to the SIM card's phone book, and vice versa. You canselect a contact to copy from one phone book to the other, and copy allcontacts in one phone book to the other by choosing the option AllPhone to SIM (All SIM to Phone).DeleteDeletes a contact from the Phone Book. You can delete one contact at atime, or delete all contacts at once. Caller GroupCaller groups are combinations of phone settings used to identify aparticular group of contacts, such as work colleagues, family members,or friends. For example, you can associate a ring tone and animationwith one group, and when a member of that group calls, the phone willuse the group's ring tone and display its animation.The phone provides 5 caller groups: Colleagues, Family, Friends, VIP,Others.After you scroll the caller group that you wish to configure, you canperform the following tasks:•Press (Option): Used to select the ring tone or image IDthat will help you identify the caller group to which a particularcaller belongs, or to rename the caller group.

72 Menus•Press : Allows you to view a list of all contacts that belong tothe caller group. Press to highlight the desired contact, andthen press (Option) to access the following options:Add: Add a contact to the caller group. Press to select acontact to add, and when finished press .Delete: Deletes the selected contact from the contact group.Business CardYou can use this option to enter your own business card information.The data fields are as follows:Press to scroll to the data field you wish to edit, and then press to begin entering the text. After you are finished entering the data, press to return to the previous screen. Press (Option) and selectSave to save all the business card data, or select Send vCard to send thisbusiness card as an attachment in a short message. Your name.Your mobile phone number.Your e-mail address.Your company's address.Your job title.

Menus 73My NumberThis option allows you to save your SIM card number and name to yourSIM card's memory.Press (Option) and select Add to enter your name and number.When you are finished, press (Option) and then select Save tosave your data. If you wish to edit the current name and number, press(Option) and select Edit to edit the currently selected data.Memory StatusShows you the entries that have been stored and the maximum entriesthat can be stored, on the SIM and on the phone.

74 MenusCall Records8Your network operator must support this feature in order for you to beable to use it.This menu includes a list of your missed calls, dialed calls, and receivedcalls. Call costs and time are also recorded.Missed CallsShows your most recent missed calls.Press to scroll to the missed call that you wish to select. You cannow choose to view, edit, or delete the number for the missed call. Theprocedure is the same as that described on page 32, "Last Missed,Dialed, and Received Calls".Received CallsShows your most recent received calls.The procedure for using this feature is the same as that described onpage 32, "Last Missed, Dialed, and Received Calls".Dialed CallsShows your most recent dialed calls.The procedure for using this feature is the same as that described onpage 32, "Last Missed, Dialed, and Received Calls".Cleanup AllDeletes all call records.Call Duration8This feature is only accessible if supported by your network operator.

Menus 75Last Call TimeShows the duration of the last call.All Calls TimeShows the total time for all calls.Received Calls TimeShows the total time for all received calls.Dialed Calls TimeShows the total time for all dialed calls.ResetClears all call time records.8You must enter your PIN2 code in order to zero call times.Call CostLast Call CostShows the cost of your last call.8Requires the support of the network operator.All Calls CostShows the total cost of all calls./What is a PIN2 code?•The PIN2 is the second PIN code. Its main use is in controllingrestricted services-for example, call time limits and restricted phonenumbers.•If the PIN2 code is incorrectly entered three times consecutively, thePIN2 code will be locked. To unlock the PIN2 code, you will need toenter the PUK2 code, which you obtain from your network operator.

76 Menus8Requires the support of the network operator.ResetClears all call cost records.8Requires entry of the PIN2 code.Call Cost LimitShows the current limit set for total call costs.Set Call CostAllows you to first enter the unit price and a currency forcalculating call costs.8Requires entry of the PIN2 code.MessagesFor a description of the features available in the messages menu, seepage 46, "Messages Menu".

Menus 77GamesYour phone provides a number of exciting games that you can use toentertain yourself when you have a spare moment.GamesCherry BoyGame screenThis game contains five levels and in each level theplayer has three lives. To pass one level you mustcollect all the cherries before time is up, or youmust obtain the key to the next level. If you bumpinto a monkey, you lose one life. Press tobegin a new game. Press to scroll to themenu item you want. Cherry boy youare controlling Cherry or thetreasure in thisgame Monkey or theenemy in this game Remainingtime Number of remaininglives Number of remainingtreasuresYour Score

78 MenusGame controlsPress or to move the player left or right.Press or to move the player up or down ona ladder. Press to pause the game.Press to split the path so the monkey will fall. Thesplit will be reconnected in 5 seconds.

Menus 79Eda MouseThis game contains eight levels and to pass eachlevel player has to eliminate the fruit to a certainamount. You pass one level when your score hasreached a thousand points. To eliminate the fruit,player has to arrange three identical fruit in a row.You lose the game when the fruit reach the edamouse's head. You r s co r eLevelThe vertical dotted lineindicates the path youaim at the target.Mixed sorts of fruit.Press or to move the eda mouseleft or right. For example, press once to collect one apple, andpress twice to collect two apples. You can only collect upto three and they have to be the same kind. Press three times to move the mouse to the rightby three lines. Then press to release the two applesthat you collected. The apples on the vertical line are noweliminated.

80 MenusCameraThe digital camera function you access through the main menu is thesame as pressing (Camera) from the standby screen. For detailson how to use the camera to take photos, see page 39, "CameraFunction".Media CenterAlbumThis album stores the phone's default pictures, as well as imagesreceived in MMS messages, or photos taken using the camera on thephone. After entering this menu, the photos will shown as thumbnails on theleft, and on the right side of each thumbnail you will see some detailsassociate with that photo.•The date when the photo was taken: Shown as "yyyy.mm.dd".•The photo's resolution: Shown as "width x height".•The photo's file size: Shown as "xxx KB".Steps for handling photos are as follows:Scroll to the desired picture to access the following options:•Press to display this picture. Pressing will display the next orprevious picture.•Press (Option) to perform the following tasks with the picture:Delete: Deletes the picture.

Menus 81Set Image ID: Set the current selected photo as a phone bookcontact's visual caller ID. When there is an incoming call fromthat contact, the phone's display will show this photo.•New Entry: Enables you to create a new contact in thePhone Book using the photo as her/his caller ID.•Exist Entry: Associate the current selected photo with acontact in the phone book entries.Set Wallpaper: Use the picture as the wallpaper for the standbyscreen.Send: Sends the picture in a MMS message.8For information about messaging features, see page 46,"Messages Menu".Rename: Allows you to provide the picture with a new name.Delete All: Deletes all the photos in the album.Details: Shows the name of the photo, the date it was taken, andthe size of the image.ImageThis image library stores the phone's default images, as well as imagesreceived in messages, downloaded through WAP services or usingmultimedia communications tools. You may set the image as caller IDimage, or send the image in a short message. The file formats supported by the phone are BMP, PNG, GIF, JPEG(progressive or marithmetic-encoded saves not supported), and EMSpicture.

82 MenusMelodyThis ring tone library includes the phone's default ring tones, as well asring tones received in messages, or downloaded through WAP servicesor using multimedia communications tools.Scroll to the desired ring tone, and press (Option) to perform thefollowing tasks with the ring tone:Set Ring ID: Set the current selected ringtone for a contact. Whenthere is an incoming call from the contact, the phone will play thisring tone.•New Entry: Enables you to create a new contact using thecurrent selected ringtone.•Exist Entry: Associate the current selected ringtone witha contact in the phone book entries.•Set Ringtone: Makes the ring tone the alert sound for incomingcalls.•Rename: Allows you to give a new name to the ring tone.8The phone's default ring tones cannot be renamed, so they donot present this option.•Delete: Deletes user-defined ring tones.8The phone's default ring tones cannot be deleted. Only user-defined ring tones provide this option.•Send: Sends the ring tone in a message.8For information about messaging features, see page 46,"Messages Menu".The phone supports the following music file formats: MIDI, SMAF,and iMelody.

Menus 83•Details: Displays the name of the ring tone, its file size, andwhether it is a default ring tone, or a file that you have saved ordownloaded yourself (noted as User Defined).Cleanup AllDeletes all the data stored in the media center.Memory StatusDisplays the amount of remaining available memory, including photos,images, and ring tones stored on the phone.

84 MenusToo lsAlarm1. Select the alarm you wish to set and press .2. The status of the alarm will appear, press to set the alarm statuson or off.3. After your alarm is turned on, setting options appear as shown in thechart below:If you activate the Alarm Clock feature, when the specified date andtime arrive, the phone will sound the alarm, even if your phone isturned off.Switch the alarm on or off.Enter the time when an alarm will go off.Use to set the alarm mode:•Once: Alarm will go off only once.•Daily: Alarm will go off daily.•Weekday: Alarm will go off Monday through Friday.Allows you to select the length of the alarm. Press to select thedesired alarm duration.Set the ring tone for the alarm. Press (Set) and then select thedesired ring tone.

Menus 854. Lastly, you must press (Save)to save all your current Alarmsettings. After completing Alarm settings, will appear in thestandby screen's status bar.World ClockIf during travel, you move between time zones, the phone willautomatically adjust the time displayed on the screen based on the timezone prompts provided by the local network operator so that you alwayshave access to accurate local time.OnThe time displayed on your phone will be reset automaticallyaccording to the local network operator's time zone prompts.OffYou phone will display the time you have set, and when you travelto other time zones, the phone will ignore time zone promptsissued by the local network operator.Confirm FirstThe phone will ask for your confirmation before it resets its time.

86 MenusCalendarYou can use the Calendar to set up memos for forthcoming events suchas a meeting, an appointment, or a friend's birthday. The Calendar willalso remind you about events you have previously scheduled.3. In the memo editor screen, scroll to the data field you wish to edit,and then press , or press alphanumeric keys to begin enteringdata. You can enter data in these fields:Enter the subject for the event.Enter the start date of the event.Enter a start time of the event.1. When you open the Calendar, the phone willshow the calendar for the current date.8If you have not set the current date on yourphone, go the menu Settings → Date & Time.See page 101 .In the Calendar screen, press to movethe red box to the date where you wishcreate a memo. You can also press (Option) and select the Go to Today option.When the Calendar is opened, the current date will be highlighted by a red box.2. When the red box is highlighting the desired date,press (Option) and select the Add option toopen the memo editor.

Menus 874. After completing entry of data in each of the fields, you must press (Save) to save the memo to that date.ShortcutsFor a description of the features accessible through the Shortcuts menu,see page 42, "Shortcuts Menu".Enter the end date of the event.Enter an end time of the event.This option allows you to set the time you want the reminder toremind you about the event. For example, if you want the reminderto sound 30 minutes before the meeting, chose 30 minutes to setthe reminder to do so.This option allows you to set the reminder repeatedly to go off. For example, if a meeting is held every Thursday starting 2004/08/05, you may select 2004/08/05, and then chose Weekly to set thereminder to go off on Thursdays beginning with 2003/08/05.Enter a location for the event.Enter the names of the participants in the event.Record any notes about the event.

88 MenusCalculatorCurrency ConverterBelow is a description of the Currency Converter screen:1. To set the currencies for conversion, press (Option) and selecteither Currency 1 (to set the currency at the top of the screen) orCurrency 2 (to set the currency at the bottom of the screen), thenpress to confirm. After selecting a currency from the list, press.2. Used to set the exchange rate.Press (Option) and select Rate Setting, then enter the rate forconverting from Currency 1 to Currency 2. The conversioncalculation result will be displayed in the same line as the bottomcurrency on the screen. Use the to view the calculation result.The calculation can provide precision up to two decimal places.8The exchange rate field can accommodate a maximum of five digits(including decimal digits).8Press to enter a decimal point.Allows you to use the phone as acalculator. Use to performthe mathematical operationsshown on the screen.8You can enter numbers upto a maximum of 8 digits inlength.Entered numbers and calculation results will appear in this field.Press to enter a decimal point.

Menus 893. After returning to the Currency Converter screen, you can select oneof the currencies and then enter an amount that you wish to convertinto the other currency.8You can enter amounts up to six digits long.4. After pressing the converted amount will appear in the field forthe other currency.Stopwatch4. Once the stopwatch is halted, press (Reset) to zero thestopwatch.1. Press to start the stopwatch.2. While the stopwatch is running, you can press (Split) to save up four elapsed times (such asin a race). The display will show the saved times inthe lower part of the screen.8Pressing (Back) while the stopwatch isrunning will bring up the "Quit?" warning message(the stopwatch will continue to run). Press (Yes) to stop the stopwatch or (No) to returnto the timer screen.3. Press to halt the stopwatch.

90 MenusOper. ServiceYour phone includes a built-in WAP browser, allowing you to use thephone for mobile Internet connectivity. You can browse the onlineservices offered by the network operator or ISP, such as information onfinancial news, sports, travel, and entertainment. To use the phone toget online, necessary WAP and GPRS settings must be made in thismenu.8You must apply to a network operator for WAP services and completeWAP and GPRS settings in this menu before you will be able to takeadvantage of mobile Internet connectivity. In general, once theservice you have applied for has been activated, the network operatorwill automatically transmit the needed settings to your phone. If this isnot the case, you must perform this configuration yourself. Forinformation about WAP and GPRS services and configuration details,contact a network operator providing these services.WAP Ser v i ce/Your phone provides the following methods for activating the browserand getting online.1. From the standby screen, activate the browser and get online byusing the feature that allows you to connect directly to URLs. Fordetails, see page 68, "Direct Connection to URLs".2. Activate the browser from the three options in the menu Oper.Service → WAP Service:•Start Browser: Starts up the browser and connects to thehomepage.•WAP Message: Starts up the browser and accesses the WAPinbox for reading text messages.•Goto URL: Starts up the browser and connects to the URL thatyou enter.

Menus 91Start BrowserStarts up the browser and connects to the homepage.Browsing a webpageReferring to the soft key commands at the bottom of the screen,press and to perform needed tasks while browsing awebpage. Press to scroll up or down a webpage. For details onbrowsing a webpage, inquire with the network operator providingWAP services. Your Internet connectivity service will determine thelayout and content of the webpages you view. Depending on thespecifics of your service, they way you browse the Internet on yourphone will differ.How to close the browser and end the online session•While online, press or long-press .•If you are already viewing a WAP webpage, long-press orfrom the browser's menu select Exit.How to display the browser's menuWhile viewing a WAP webpage, press to display the browser'smenu. Referring to the soft key commands at the bottom of thescreen, press and to access the various options. Pressthe corresponding alphanumeric keys to directly select an option.The browser menu contains the following items:BackSelecting this option will take you to the page you viewedpreviously.

92 MenusHomeReturns to the home page. To designate a particular page to beyour home page, go to 9 Settings → 1 Homepage.ExitCloses the browser and returns you to the main menu screen.InboxWhen your phone receives a message that can only be viewedusing a WAP browser, you enter this WAP inbox to read themessage.BookmarksYou can open the Bookmarks menu and select webpagebookmarks.ViewAllows you to see the current bookmarks and bookmarksfolders. Scroll to the desired bookmark or bookmarksfolder, and you can:•Press (Go) to link to the webpage that thebookmark represents. If you have selected a bookmarksfolder, select the desired bookmark from within thefolder, and then press (Go).•Press (Menu) to display the following options:Details: Displays the bookmark's title and the URL itrepresents.Delete: Deletes the bookmark or bookmarks folder.New Bookmark: Creates a new bookmark.New Folder: Creates a new bookmarks folder.

Menus 93Move to Folder: Moves a bookmark to thedesignated folder.Delete All: Deletes all bookmarks and book-marksfolders.Hotkeys: Allows you set a numerical key as a hotkeyfor a bookmark. After completing the setting, youcan press this numerical key to directly link to thewebpage represented by the bookmark.Mark SiteAdds the current webpage to your bookmarks list.GoTo URLPress (Edit) and enter the URL of the webpage that youwish to browse, and then scroll to the Go option and press (Go) to link to that URL.Save ItemsWhen viewing a webpage, if you discover that it contains animage that can be downloaded, you can access this option tosave the image to your phone. Subsequently, this image will beavailable for use when you are composing messages orchoosing a standby screen wallpaper.ReloadReloads the current webpage.SettingsYou can enter this item to making the following settings:8For detailed information about the following settings, contactyour ISP.

94 MenusHomepageDesignates a homepage. When you start up the WAPbrowser or if you select Home from the browser's menu,the screen will display the homepage you designate.a. Press (Edit) and then enter the URL of thewebpage that you wish to use as your homepage. (SomeWAP service providers do not allow users to set ahomepage.)b. Select the Save option to designate the URL you enteredas your homepage. Select Use Default to use thehomepage designated by your WAP service provider.Scroll ModeYou can select two scrolling modes: Block or Smooth. Inthe Block mode, as many words as will fit in a line areshown for a few seconds, then the next line is shown, andso on. In the Smooth mode, the content scrolls smoothlyon the screen. You can also adjust the scrolling speed: Fast,Medium, Slow.Send ReferrerThis option allows you to determine whether the browserwill send an HTTP referrer header.Key Press TimeoutThis option sets the amount of time that the phone waitsduring text entry before automatically advancing thecursor to the next entry position. As long as the same key isre-pressed within the interval of time set here, it willcontinue to cycle through the characters available throughthat key.

Menus 95Set ProxyYour phone can save the settings for six WAP proxyservers. You can select one of these proxy settings for use asa default so that your phone will connect to that proxyserver when you begin an Internet session.Yo u c a n a l s o g o to t h e m e n u Oper. Service → Wap Service→ Wap Setting to select the server that you wish toactivate. See page 97.Circuit PromptThe Circuit Prompt is a message displayed before eachcircuit data call is made. It reads, "Circuit is down. Start adata call?" You can choose to enable or disable this feature.SecuritySecure PromptThe Secure Prompt message is displayed before youleave a secure area. It reads, "Entering a non-securearea. OK?" You can choose to enable or disable thisfeature.Current CertificateDisplays information on the certificate currently inuse. CA CertificatesDisplays information on the built-in certificate. Acertificate is a digital ID issued by a trusted third partyknown as a certificate authority (CA). The phone usesCA certificates to authenticate websites that sendinformation to the phone.

96 MenusAuthenticationYou can decide whether your phone should store youruser name and passwords for websites that requirethem. If you allow your phone to authenticate youautomatically, you will not need to re-enter your username and password each time you visit the samewebsite.AdvancedRestart BrowserRestarts the browser, and automatically returns to thedesignated homepage. This feature is provided foryour convenience if network errors occur, allowingyou to restart the browser and re-establish yourInternet connection.DownloadsIf this option is enabled, you will not be able todownload images, background audio, and objects.View Title RegionYou can choose whether or not to have the browserdisplay webpage titles. You can also set this option sothat titles exceeding a certain length will be split intoseparate lines. (The first line of the browser displays a"G" and a globe image, while the second is the "titleregion". The actual webpage content begins on thethird line.)About…From here, you can view information about theversion of the browser that you are using.

Menus 97WAP MessageWhen you receive a new WAP message, the status bar will show the icon to remind you that you have an unread WAP message. Starts upthe browser and displays the WAP inbox so you can read WAPmessages.Goto URLEnter the URL of the webpage that you wish to browse, and thenscroll to the Go option and press (Go) to link to that URL.ResumeReturns to the last webpage you viewed.WAP S e t t i n g sIn this menu, you can make settings for the WAP servers of sixdifferent network operators, and select the server that you wouldlike to use when connecting to the Internet.The first time that you start your phone after inserting a SIM card,the ISP name of the network operator issuing the SIM card willappear in this menu's first group of settings. This indicates thatyour network operator's WAP server settings will be saved underthe name shown. The phone will activate this group of settings foruse in connecting to the Internet.To activate another set of WAP server settings, scroll to the group ofsettings you wish to use and then press . The phone will activatethese settings for use in connecting to the Internet.

Menus 99CSD/GPRS: Use the dialup network preferentially. Only ifthere is no dialup network will the GPRS network be used.CSD: Use only the dialup network.•GPRS: To modify settings for a GPRS account, press (Edit)to edit the settings in each field. GPRS settings include thefollowing fields:APN: Enter the APN (Access Point Name) assigned by yournetwork operator.User Name: If needed, enter the user name provided by yournetwork operator.Password: If needed, enter the account password provided byyour network operator.•CSD: If you are using a GSM network, you must configure andactivate a CSD account. Press (Edit) to edit the settings inthe following fields:Dial Number: When you start up the browser to connect tothe Internet, you phone will dial this number. Your telecomsnetwork operator or ISP will provide this number to you.User Name: This is your user account name, and is providedby your network operator.Password: The account password provided by the networkprovider./A dialup network is a GSM Circuit Switch Data Service (CSDfor short). Using a dialup network can be likened to using ahome computer's modem, in that before connecting to theInternet a number must be dialed. As for GPRS, it like theLANs used at company, where users do not need to dial anumber to access the network. Regular GSM users who arenot using a GPRS network system can only have a dialupconnection to the Internet.

100 MenusLine Type: This is the type of dialup connection. Press to select.Baud Rate: The default value is 9600, which is the standardspeed for data connections with a GSM mobile phone.Auth Type: This is information needed fortelecommunications protocol authentication.Clear CacheClears webpage content that the browser temporarily stores inmemory.Clear URLsClears URL strings that the browser temporarily stores in memory.STKYour network operator provides this STK (SIM Tool Kit) menu.Depending on your SIM card and the services provided, there will beseveral extra options under this menu. However, if your network operatordoes not offer STK services, this menu will not appear on the screen. Fordetails, please contact your operator.

Menus 101SettingsDate & TimeUsed to set the time and date, as well as the format in which the timeand date will be displayed on the startup screen. Press to save thesettings.DateEnter the date using appropriate number keys.TimeEnter time using appropriate number keys.FormatThis option is used to decide the format in which the time and datewill appear in the standby screen.Auto Power On/OffDesignates a time for the phone to be automatically turned on or off. Ifthis option is activated, the phone will be automatically turned on or offat the designated time each day. Power OnWhen you see Status Off displays on the screen, press andchoose the On option, scroll to Time and then enter a time youwish the phone to be auto turned on.When riding in an airplane or in any other situation where you cannotuse a mobile phone, remember to deactivate the Power On/Offoption.

104 Menus•Ring Only: When there is an incoming call, the phone willuse a ring tone but no vibrating alert.•Vibrate Only: When there is an incoming call, the phone willuse a vibrating alert but no ring tone.•Ring & Vibrate: When there is an incoming call, the phonewill use both a vibrating alert and a ring tone.•Vibrate then Ring: When there is an incoming call, the phonewill first use a vibrating alert and then a ring tone.Call RingYour phone includes various types of ring tone melodies. Scrollto the desired ring tone, and after one second or so you will beable to hear that ring tone. Press to confirm your selection.Message ToneThe ring tone that your phone uses when a message is received.Calendar ToneThe ring tone used for Calendar events for which you have setan alarm.Keypad ToneDetermines whether keypad tones are played when keys arepressed.Ring VolumeAnswer Mode•Send Key: Allows incoming calls to be answered only bypressing .Press to adjust the ring tone volume ormute the ring tone.

106 Menus•Image: Press (Edit) to enter the image library. Only theimage selected in this option will be displayed when the phone isturned on. After selecting an image, you will need to select thedesired music to be played when the phone is turned on. SelectSilent if you do not wish any music to be played. •Photo: Follow the same steps as selecting images. •Te x t : Press (Edit) to input the text. Only the text enteredin this option will be displayed when the phone is turned on.After inputting text, you will need to select the desired music tobe played when the phone is turned on. Select Silent if you do notwish any music to be played. •Off: Returns the settings for startup music and animation to theirfactory default values.Personal BannerEnter the text you wish to be displayed on the standby screen.ContrastBrightnessPress to adjust the brightness of the phone's displaybacklighting. Press to confirm the setting.Press to adjust the contrast of the screen'sdisplay. Press to confirm the setting.

Menus 107AudioThis menu allows you to set various sounds that the phone uses.8Some of the options provided in this menu and the Profiles menu areidentical (for example, Call Ring). Therefore the particular setting thatthe phone uses will depend on which menu you last used to make thesetting.Call SettingsAnswer Mode•Any Key: Allows any key except to be used to answer anincoming call. In this mode, is used to reject an incomingcall, and not to answer.•Send Key: Allows incoming calls to be answered only by pressing.Connect AlertThis feature allows the phone to provide a ring tone or vibratingalert, or flash the backlighting when the recipient of a call hasanswered.Minute MinderIf you turn this function on, the phone will emit a beep per minuteduring a call.Show NumberYou can decide whether or not to display your phone number onthe recipient's phone when you make a call.On: When you call someone, the recipient's phone will display yourphone number.

108 MenusOff: Your phone number will not be shown on the recipient'sphone.8If this feature is turned off, you may not be able to make phonecalls in certain countries, such as Singapore and China.Preset: Whether your phone number will be displayed on arecipient's phone will be determined by the default set by thenetwork operator.Call Divert8 Requires the support of the network operator.Forward AllForwards all incoming calls to a designated phone number orvoicemail inbox. When you use this feature, you must enter aphone number to which to forward incoming calls.8After the Forward All mode is activated, the standby screenwill display the icon.When BusyThe phone will divert incoming calls to another number whenyou are in the middle of another call.No ReplyForwards incoming calls to another number when you do notanswer.Not ReachableDiverts incoming calls when your phone is turned off oroutside network coverage.Cancel AllCancels all call divert options.

Menus 109Call BarringYou can request that your network operator block the dialing orreceiving of certain calls. The call barring services below require thesupport of your network operator. To activate or cancel any of theoptions below, you must enter the network password provided bythe network operator.All OutgoingBlocks dialing of any calls from the phone.Intl. OutIf this option is activated, no international calls can be madewith your phone.Intl. Except HomeIf this option is activated, your phone can only be used to diallocal calls and calls to your home country from abroad. Otherinternational calls will be barred.All IncomingRejects all incoming calls.Incoming When RoamingIf you are in another country (using roaming), activating thisoption will cause the phone to reject all incoming calls.Cancel AllCancels all call barring settings. You must enter the networkpassword in order to cancel these settings.Change PasswordYou can change the network password, which can be obtainedfrom the network operator.

110 MenusCall WaitingIf there is an incoming call when you are in the middle of anothercall, the screen will display the number of the incoming call and callwaiting message to alert you. You can activate, cancel, or view thestatus of this feature from this menu.8You must apply to the network operator for the call waitingservice in order to use this feature.Auto RedialIf there is no answer at a number you have dialed, the phone willautomatically redial.Fixed Dialing NumberAfter this feature is activated, the phone will only be able to dialnumbers on the Fixed Dial Number list. If a number is not on thelist, calls cannot be made to this number.8When you activate or cancel this feature, you must enter thePIN2 code.Before activating the Fixed Dial Number feature, you mustpress (View), then press (Option) and select Add tocreate a Fixed Dial Number list. You must enter the PIN2 code, andthen add a new number to your Fixed Dial Number list.After creating the list, you can view, edit and delete numbers in thelist.If the PIN2 code is entered incorrectly three consecutive times,the PIN2 code will be locked down. You will need the PUK2 codeto unlock the PIN2 code. Contact your network operator to obtainthe PUK2 code.

Menus 111Active LineThis feature allows you to use two different phone numbers on onephone. You can designate one number for dialing calls, whileaccepting incoming calls dialed to both numbers without needingto use two phones. Select either Line 1 or Line 2. The number youselect ( or ) will appear on the standby screen.8This feature requires the support of the network operator.User GroupUser GroupUsed to create a closed group of callers based on a serviceprovided by the network operator. The members of a UserGroup can call each other, but cannot conduct calls withanyone outside the group unless special provisions are made.This option can be used to select whether or not to activate thisservice.Outside AccessWhen the User Group service is activated, enabling OutsideAccess will allow users in the group to make calls to numbersoutside the group. However, incoming calls will still berestricted to calls from within the group.NetworkGenerally speaking, the choice of the network that your phone uses isconfigured automatically. When turned on, the phone willautomatically connect to the network provided by your networkoperator, or will automatically connect to the roaming network whenyou are outside the coverage of your regular network.If you wish to change the connection network, this menu will allow youto select the network you want to use. When outside the coverage of

112 Menusyour regular network in your home country or when abroad, you canmanually select the local network system.8Your network operator must be able to support network selection inorder for you to use this feature.Network ModeYou can choose whether the network selection mode that the phonewill use when it is turned on is automatic or manual.Automatic: If this option is selected, when outside the coverage ofyour regular network, the phone will automatically search forusable networks.Manual: If this option is selected, when outside the coverage ofyour regular network, the phone will list all the networks of telecomvendors and allow you to choose.Available ListAllows you to manually select a network. Your phone will list all thenetworks of telecoms vendors so you can choose.8Not all networks listed will necessarily be available for use. If yourequire further information, contact your network operator.Band SettingAccording to your requirements, you can set an appropriate bandin the GSM network system.ConnectionUsed to set whether the phone will also search for a GPRS networkwhen it is turned on.•GPRS & GSM: When it is turned on, the phone will search foravailable GPRS and GSM networks.•GSM Only: When it is turned on, the phone will search only for aGSM network.

Menus 113Service ToneUsed to set whether the phone will sound when it detects anavailable network.SecurityYou can use a PIN code, phone password, and SIM card lockauthentication to prevent unauthorized use of the phone.PIN Code A PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is a passwordprovided by a network operator. When PIN code authentication isactivated, it will prevent unauthorized use of the SIM card. Unlessthe correct PIN code is entered when the phone is turned on, theSIM card cannot be used, even if it is inserted in another phone.PIN CodeUsed to activate/deactivate or change the PIN Code. Beforechanging settings for the PIN Code feature, the previously setPIN Code must be entered.If you wish to change the PIN Code, you must press inthe Enable item to select On, so that you will be able to enterand confirm the new password.PIN2 CodeUsed to change the PIN2 code. The procedure is the same as forthe PIN Code.,If the PIN code is entered incorrectly three consecutive times,this will cause the SIM card to lock down, and a PUK1 codeprovided by the network operator will be required to unlock it.After unlocking, the PIN code will be automatically set to activateonce the phone is turned on.

114 MenusPhone LockActivates/deactivates or changes the phone's startup password. Thestartup password prevents unauthorized persons from using yourphone. Once the phone's password is activated, the phone will belocked down when it is turned on unless this password is correctlyentered. If an incorrect password is entered, your phone will remainlocked down, and cannot be unlocked even if the SIM card isreplaced by another one. When the phone is locked, you will onlybe able to make emergency calls.Once the phone password is activated, you must enter the passwordeach time the phone is turned on in order to unlock the phone(there is no limit on the number of attempts to enter the phonepassword).The procedure for setting the phone password is the same as for thePIN Code (the default phone password is 1234).SIM LockUsing this feature, you can prevent unauthorized persons fromusing your phone with other SIM cards. After you activate the SIMLock feature, only the SIM card present when the feature wasactivated will be accepted by the phone. If a new SIM card isinserted in the phone, when the phone is turned on and a PIN codeis entered, the phone will request entry of a SIM Lock password(there is no limit on the number of attempts to enter the SIM Lockpassword.If the password is entered correctly, the phone will be able torecognize the new SIM card and use it normally. The next time thephone is turned on with this SIM card inserted, the phone will notask again for you to enter the SIM Lock password.8Your phone can recognize a maximum of three different SIMcards.

Menus 115Before setting the SIM Lock feature, you must enter the previouslyset SIM Lock password (the default SIM Lock password is 1234).The password must be between 4 and 8 digits in length.Screen LockUsed to create a security screensaver. When youhave not performed any tasks with the phone for aset period of time, the phone will automaticallyactivate the screensaver shown on the right. Toactivate the screen lock, you must first enter theScreen Lock password that was previously set (thedefault password is 1234). Scroll to On and press (Edit) to seta different period of inactivity for the screen lock to be activated.Keypad LockUsed to create a keypad lock. When you have not performed anytasks with the keypad for a set period of time, the keypad will belocked. Scroll to Auto Lock and press (Edit) to set a differentperiod of inactivity for the keypad lock to be activatedautomatically. Power Saving ModeAfter you activate the power saving mode, keypad and displaybacklighting will be turned off, in order to conserve power.LanguageYou can select the language that the phone will use to displayinformation.

116 MenusInputYou can set the default input mode that will be automatically activatedwhenever you open the editing window for entering information into amessage, the Phone Book, and so forth.RestoreRestores all of the phone's settings to their factory defaults.

Care and Maintenance 117Care and MaintenanceTake note of the points noted below to ensure that you are using thephone properly and to extend the lifespan of the phone.•Store the phone and its accessories out of the reach of children.•Keep the phone and accessories dry, and use the phone inenvironments where the temperature is between -10 °C and 45°C.High or low temperatures outside this range may damage the phone.•If possible, do not use or store the phone in excessively dusty or dirtyenvironments.•Do not remove the warranty seal on the phone yourself, nor allow anunauthorized dealer to do so.•Do not use strong detergents or organic solvents to wipe or clean thephone.•If your phone or its accessories are not operating normally, contact anauthorized dealer immediately.•Use only genuine BenQ accessories such as batteries, battery chargerand hands-free kit to ensure the phone's normal operation andpreserve battery life, as well as protect the safety of your person andbelongings. Use of non-BenQ accessories will not allow your phone toachieve optimal performance, and may cause the phone tomalfunction. Any malfunctions or damage caused by the use of third-party accessories are not be covered by the terms of the productwarranty, and will void the product warranty.•Avoid allowing objects that may discharge electricity to contact thecharging socket on the bottom of the phone or the metal contacts onthe battery, as this may cause short circuits and put you in danger.

118 TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it performserratically, you can consult the information in the chart below. If yourparticular problem cannot be resolved using the information in thechart, contact the dealer where you purchased the phone.Problem Possible cause SolutionPoor reception•The network signal is tooweak at your currentlocation —for example, ina basement or near a tallbuilding-because wirelesstransmissions can noteffectively reach it. Move to a location where thenetwork signal can beproperly received.•The network is busy atthe current time (forexample, during peaktimes, there may be toomuch network traffic tohandle additional calls).Avoid using the phone atsuch times, or try again afterwaiting a short time.•You are too far away froma base station for yournetwork operator.You can request a servicearea map from your networkoperator.Echo or noise•Poor network trunk qualityon the part of yournetwork operator.Hang up the phone and dialagain. You may be switchedto a better-quality networktrunk or phone line.•Poor local telephone linequality.

Troubleshooting 119Shortened standby time•The standby time is related to your network operator's system configuration. The same phone used with different network operators' systems will not provide exactly the same length of standby time.If you are located in an areawhere signaling is weak,temporarily shut off thephone.•The battery is depleted. In high-temperature environments, battery life will be shortened.Use a new battery.•If you are not able to connect to the network, the phone will continue to send out signals as it attempts to locate a base station. Doing so consumes battery power and will consequently shorten standby time.Change your location to onewhere the network isaccessible, or temporarilyturn off your phone.You cannot switch your phone on.•Battery power has beendepleted.Recharge the phone's battery.SIM card error•SIM card malfunction ordamage.Take the SIM card to yournetwork operator for testing.•SIM card inserted improperly.Insert the SIM card properly.•Debris on the SIM cardcontacts.Use a soft, dry cloth to cleanthe SIM card contacts.Problem Possible cause Solution

120 TroubleshootingUnable to connect to the network.•SIM card invalid. Contact your network operator.•You are not within thenetwork's service area.Check the service area with your network operator.•Poor signal. Move to an open space, or if you are inside a building, move closer to a window.You cannot answer incoming calls.•You have activated theCall Barring feature.Go to the menu Settings → Call Settings → Call Barring, and then select Cancel All.You cannot make outgoing calls.•You have activated theCall Barring feature.Go to the menu Settings → Call Settings → Call Barring, and then select Cancel All.•You have activated the Fixed Dial Number feature.Go to the menu Settings → Call Settings → Fixed Dial Number, and then select Off to turn off this feature.PIN Code is blocked.•You have entered an incorrect PIN code three consecutive times.Contact your network operator. If the network operator provides the SIM card's PUK code, use the PUK code to unlock the SIM card.Battery will not charge.•The battery or battery charger is damaged.Contact the dealer.•The phone's temperatureis below 0°C or higherthan 45°C.Adjust the battery charging environment to avoid extremes of temperature.•Poor contact between thebattery and charger.Check all connectors to make sure all connections have been properly made.Problem Possible cause Solution

Troubleshooting 121Unable to enter information into the Phone Book.•The Phone Book's memory is already full.Delete unnecessary data from the Phone Book.Unable to select certain features.•Your network operatordoes not support thesefeatures, or you have notapplied for services thatprovide these features.Contact your network operator.Problem Possible cause Solution

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