BenQ Mobile and OHG A31A Dual band GSM Mobile Phone User Manual Finch

BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG Dual band GSM Mobile Phone Finch

User Manual

Table of Contents 1See also Index at the end of this User Guideright page (1) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ MOBILE GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\FinchIVZ.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Legal notices ...................................... 2Safety precautions ............................. 4Antenna care ...................................6Phone operation ..............................6Electronic devices ............................7Overview .......................................... 10Display symbols ................................11Getting started .................................12Switch on/off, PIN ............................. 13Emergency number (SOS) .............. 13General instructions ......................... 14Standard functions ........................... 15Security ............................................ 15Codes ............................................ 15Calling .............................................. 16Dialling with number keys ..............16End call ......................................... 16Set volume ....................................16Redial ............................................16If the number is busy .....................16Accept call .....................................16Reject call ......................................17Handsfree ......................................17Swapping between 2 calls ..............17Conference .................................... 17Babysitter ...................................... 17Text entry ......................................... 17Text entry without T9 ....................17Special characters ..........................18Input menu ...................................18Text entry with T9 ..........................18Text modules .................................19Default book .....................................20Phonebook ....................................... 20<New entry> .................................. 20Call (search for an entry) ................ 20Change entry .................................20Address book ....................................21<New entry> .................................. 21Change entry .................................21Call (search for an entry) ................ 21Voice dialing ..................................21Groups .......................................... 21Records ............................................. 22Duration/ charges ............................ 22Voice message/mailbox ............................................ 23SMS .................................................. 24MMS ................................................. 24Message lists/settings ...................... 25Ring tones ........................................ 26Ringer setting ................................ 26Silent alert ..................................... 26Volume ......................................... 26More tones... ................................. 26Surf & fun ......................................... 27Internet browser ........................... 27Games & more .............................. 27Setup ................................................ 28Profiles .......................................... 28Display .......................................... 29Call setup ...................................... 29Clock ............................................. 30Connectivity .................................. 30Security ......................................... 31Network ........................................ 32Accessories ................................... 33Organizer ......................................... 33Alarm clock ................................... 33Calendar ....................................... 33Appointments ............................... 33Notes ............................................ 34Missed alarms ............................... 34Time zones .................................... 34Calend. setup ................................ 34Extras ............................................... 35Fast access key ................................. 36Own stuff ......................................... 37Customer Care ................................. 38Care and maintenance ..................... 39Product data ..................................... 40SAR ................................................. 41U.S. FDA ........................................... 42FCC/Industry Canada Notice ............ 46Intellectual property ........................ 47Ten Driving Safety Tips .................... 48End user license agreement ............ 50Index ................................................ 53See also In-dex at the end of this User GuideTable of Contents
Legal notices2© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2006, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-left page (2) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:32)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Legal noticesThe mobile phone described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM and GPRS net-works operating on the GSM 850 and 1900 (DCS/PCN) bands. It is approved for use in the country where it was originally sold and may be approved for use in other countries.© 2006 Siemens Communications Inc. All rights reserved.Manufactured by BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG under trademark license of Siemens AG.Siemens and the A31a model phone are trademarks or registered trademarks of Siemens and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.T9® is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc. in the United States. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S and other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. DisclaimerThe information contained in the User Guide is written for the A31a phone. Siemens reserves the right to make chang-es and improvements to the products and any of the features of the products de-scribed in this document without prior no-tice. The contents of the user guide are pro-vided "AS IS". Except as required by applicable law, no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of mer-chantability and fitness for a particular pur-pose, are made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or contents of this document. Siemens reserves the right to revise the user guide or withdraw it at any time with-out prior notice. Under no circumstances shall Siemens be responsible for any loss of data or income or any special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages howso-ever caused.Export InformationThe mobile phone may be subject to export regulation of the United States and other countries. Diversion contrary to law is pro-hibited. You must comply with all applica-ble export laws, restrictions and regulations of the United States foreign agencies or au-thorities, and may not export, or transfer for the purpose of re-export, the mobile phone or any part of the phone in violation of any applicable restrictions, laws or regu-lations, or without all necessary approvals.Network ServicesA number of features included in this guide are called Network Services. They are special services provided by wireless service providers. In order to use any of these Network Services, you must sub-scribe to these service(s) from your ser-vice provider and obtain instructions for their use. Some of these Network Servic-es may not be available when roaming on a network other than your home network.
3Legal noticesright page (3) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:32)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2006, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Standby andTalk Time InformationThe mobile phone incorporates features that are new to the mobile phone world. These may include color displays and lighting, graphic games, music reproduc-tion and browsing the Internet. The way you use the display and the features will affect the performance of the battery and how long it lasts between charge cycles. The quoted standby times and talk times show the minimum and maximum per-formance that can be expected from the battery under normal network conditions and with the default settings as set by the factory. However, playing games (particu-larly with the backlight continuously switched on) and listening to music will shorten the time available for standby and to make and receive telephone calls. Operation times also vary depending on network conditions, SIM settings, charg-ing and battery condition, how you use your phone and other factors. MemoryThe mobile phone contains an internal memory device that stores the software required to operate the mobile phone, communicate with the GSM/GPRS net-work and provide the user interface. Some features in the internal memory run additional devices and some addition-al games and utilities. The amount of memory available in the mobile phone is finite and may be insufficient to store large numbers of applications and files. Warning!Remember to back up your data and to do so fre-quently. Always back up all data and programs before sending the mobile phone in for repair.
Safety precautions4© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-left page (4) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:32)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Safety precautionsInformation for parentsPlease read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use.Explain the content and the hazards associated with using the phone to your children.Remember to comply with le-gal requirements and local re-strictions when using the phone. For example in aeroplanes, petrol stations, hospitals or while driving.Cellular phones can interfere with the functioning of medi-cal devices such as hearing aids or pacemakers. Keep at least 9 inches (20 cm) between phone and pace-maker. When using the cell phone hold it to the ear which is farthest from the pacemak-er. For more information con-sult your doctor.The ringtone, info tones and speakerphone talking are re-produced through the loud-speaker. Do not hold the phone to your ear when it rings or when you have switched on the speaker-phone function. Otherwise you risk serious, permanent damage to your hearing.Only use original batteries (100 % mercury-free) and – charging devices. Otherwise you risk serious damage to health and property. The bat-tery could explode, for in-stance.Do not use a handheld while driving.Small parts such as the SIM card, sealing stop, lens ring and lens cap can be disman-tled and swallowed by small children. The phone must therefore be stored out of the reach of small children.The mains voltage specified on the power supply unit (V) must not be exceeded. Other-wise the charging device may be destroyed.The power supply must be plugged into an easily accessi-ble AC mains power socket when charging the battery. The only way to turn off the charging device after charg-ing the battery is to unplug it. Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use ear- or head-phones at high volume.You can adapt over time to a high-er volume, which may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. Set your vol-ume to a safe level. If you ex-perience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discon-tinue use of your system.
5Safety precautionsright page (5) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:32)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Do not look at the LED (e.g. ac-tivated infrared port, flash LED) with optical magnifiers be-cause of the risk of radiation.This product complies with IEC/EN 60825-1 2 2Safety of Laser Products2 for LED Class 1M products; such prod-ucts are safe under reason-ably foresee-able operating conditions.Do not place the phone near to electromagnetic data carri-ers such as credit cards and floppy disks. Information stored on them could be lost.You may only open the phone to replace the battery (100 % mercury-free) or SIM card. You must not open the bat-tery under any circumstances. All other changes to this de-vice are strictly prohibited and will invalidate the guarantee.Important:Please dispose of unwanted batteries and phones as per-mitted by the laws in your country.The phone may cause inter-ference in the vicinity of TV sets, radios and PCs.Use only original accessories. This will avoid potential risks to health or property and en-sure compliance with all rele-vant regulations.Improper use will invalidate the guaran-tee! These safety instructions also apply to original accessories.Product attributes are subject to chang-es in technology, design and availability. BenQ reserves the right to modify prod-ucts without prior notice.This cellular phone offers a range of functions, it can be used in positions other than the head, such as on the body. In this case, separation distance of 0.7 cm is required. When a carry case, belt clip or holder is used for body-worn operation, it should not contain metal and should position the device the above-stated distance from your body.
Safety precautions6© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-left page (6) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:32)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Antenna careUse only the supplied or an approved re-placement antenna. Unauthorized anten-nas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.Phone operationNormal positionHold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.Tips on efficient operationFor your phone to operate most efficiently:• Extend your antenna fully (if applicable).• Do not touch the antenna unnecessari-ly when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.DrivingLaws pertaining to the use of mobile phones while driving vary significantly from state to state and sometimes even from lo-cality to locality within states. For example, some areas may allow persons to use their mobile phones only if they employ a hands-free device, and some areas may prohibit the use of cell phones entirely. Accordingly, BenQ recommends that persons check the laws for the areas in which they drive or will be driving. For areas where the use of mo-bile phones while driving is permitted, BenQ encourages persons to use their phones responsibly and to employ hands-free devices. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:• Give full attention to driving – driving safely is your first responsibility;• Use hands-free operation, if available;• Pull off the road and park before mak-ing or answering a call, if driving condi-tions so require.For vehicles equipped with air bagsAn air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deploy-ment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag in-flates, serious injury could result.ImportantRead this information before using your wireless handheld phone.As this mobile phone is equipped with a fixed (non-retractable) antenna, some paragraphs in the text below may not be applicable.
7Safety precautionsright page (7) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:32)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Electronic devicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) sig-nals. However, certain electronic equip-ment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.PacemakersThe Health Industry Manufacturers' Associ-ation recommends that a minimum separa-tion of six inches (6") be maintained be-tween a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommenda-tions are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wire-less 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 pace-maker to minimize the potential for in-terference;• should turn the phone OFF immediate-ly if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider or your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alter-natives.Other medical devicesIf you use any other personal medical de-vices, consult the manufacturers of your devices to determine if they are ade-quately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.Turn your phone OFF in health care facili-ties when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equip-ment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic sys-tems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regard-ing your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.Posted facilitiesTurn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.AirplanesFCC and Airline Regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Turn your phone OFF when requested by the airline.Check and comply with the policy of your airline regarding the use of your phone while the airplane is on the ground.Blasting areasTo avoid interfering with blasting opera-tions, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and in-structions.
Safety precautions8© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-left page (8) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:32)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Potentially explosive atmospheresTurn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an ex-plosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.Areas with a potentially explosive atmo-sphere 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 facili-ties; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or parti-cles, such as grain, dust or metal pow-ders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.Emergency calls (SOS)Your wireless phone can be used to make emergency calls. You can make an emer-gency call from the main display screen. Enter the local emergency number such as 911 and then press the A key.This phone, like any wireless phone, oper-ates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks, and user-pro-grammed functions. Because of this, con-nections in all conditions cannot be guar-anteed. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (for example, medical emergencies). Remember – to make or receive any calls, the phone must be switched on and be used in a service area that has adequate signal strength. Emer-gency calls might not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers re-garding their network features. Always make certain that your phone is properly charged before attempting any emergency calls. If you allow your battery to discharge, you will be unable to receive or make calls, including emergency calls. You must then wait a few minutes after the charging begins to place any emergency calls.When making an emergency call, remember to give all of the necessary in-formation as accurately as possible. Re-member that your wireless phone might be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident, therefore you should not terminate the call until given permission to do so.Batteries and ChargersOnly use original batteries (100% mer-cury-free) and charging devices. Use of non-original batteries and/or charging devices may cause explosion resulting in serious injury and/or property damage. Use original accessories in order to avoid possible injury and property damage and to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Improper use invali-dates the warranty.
9Safety precautionsright page (9) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:32)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Battery safety precautionsTo reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric shock, and to properly dispose of batter-ies, please read and understand the fol-lowing instructions. CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION OR NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DIS-POSED OF PROPERLY. DO NOT DISPOSE IN MUNICIPAL WASTE.1. Only use the batteries specified for use with this mobile phone.2. Do not use batteries of different sizes or from different manufacturers in this mobile phone.3. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire; it may explode. Dispose of used batteries and phones in accordance with applica-ble laws and safety regulations. Do not expose battery to water. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions. 4. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Doing so may cause damage to the eyes or skin.5. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with con-ducting materials such as rings, brace-lets, and keys. The battery or conduct-ing material may overheat and cause burns or fire.6. Charge the battery provided with, or identified for use with, this product only in accordance with the instruc-tions and limitations specified in the User's Guide. Do not attempt to charge the battery by any means other than those specified in the User's Guide.
Overview10© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-left page (10) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Overview 1Display indicatorsSignal strength/GPRS/battery level.2SoftkeysPress the softkey to call up the function that is displayed as §Text§ or icon on the grey fields above the key.3ACall keyDial displayed phone number or name, accept calls. In standby mode: Display the last calls.4BOn/Off/End key• Switched off: press and hold to switch on.• During a conversation or in an application: press briefly to finish.• In menus: press briefly to go back a level. Press and hold to return to standby mode.• In standby mode: press and hold to switch off phone.5Navi-keyIn lists and menus:GScroll up and down.DFunction call.CBack a menu level.During a call:EIncrease volume.FDecrease volume.In standby mode:EVoice control (press and hold), p. 21.FOpen Addressbook/Phonebook.DOpen menu.CGPRS info.6*Press and hold • In standby mode: switch on/off all signal tones (except alarm). • For incoming calls: only switch off ring tones.7Press and holdIn standby mode: switch key lock on/off.8 Plug socketFor charger, headset._ ªgService provider17.01.2006 09:15NewMMS Menu
11Display symbolsright page (11) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:32)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Display symbolsDisplay symbols (selection)_ Signal strengthh Chargingd Battery charge level, e.g. 50%è Addressbook/PhonebookZ Call recordsÉ Surf & fun/Service provider portalç Organizer] Messages Ring tones ExtrasÑ Own stuffm Setupn Call(s) is/are divertedj Ringer offk Short ring (beep) onlyl Ringtone only, if the caller is stored in the Addressbook/PhonebookØ Alarm setÖ Alarm clock activatedµ Keypad lockedT Message memory full² No network accessABC/Abc/abc Indicates whether upper or lower-case letters are activeT9Abc Text input with T9« Activated and availableª Registered Temporarily interruptedÊ Internet onlineË Internet via GPRS onlineÌ Internet no network± Auto answer feature onOrganiser symbols (selection)u Memov Callw Meeting{ BirthdayÈ AnniversaryAccess with left softkey (selection)… Message received Û MMS notification received\ Voice message received  Unanswered call Depending on the service provider, some of the symbols shown here may vary from those in the phone.
Getting started12© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmleft page (12) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Getting startedUsing the SIM card/batteryYour phone's display is delivered with a protective film. Remove this film before get-ting started. The service provider supplies you with a SIM card on which all the im-portant data for your account is stored. If the SIM card is credit card-sized, snap out the smaller segment and trim any rough edges.Press depression 1 to remove the cover downwards in the direction of the arrow 2.Insert SIM card 3 and push it fully into the locating slot (make sure the angled corner is in the correct position 4).To remove the SIM card push the card here 5. Insert the battery sideways into the phone 6, then press downwards 7 until it engages.To remove, press the retaining tab 8 then lift the battery out.Place cover on phone and push to the upper edge, until it clicks into place 9.Always switch off phone before removing the battery!Only 3V and 1.8V SIM cards are support-ed. Please contact your service provider if you have an older card.Charge batteryThe battery is not fully charged when de-livered. Plug charger cable into the bot-tom of the phone, plug power supply unit into a mains power socket and charge for at least two hours. The power supply unit heats up when used for long periods. This is normal and not dangerous.1 2 3 4 5 7 8 6 9
13Switch on/off, PINright page (13) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711When charging is in progress h is displayed.Charging timeAn empty battery is fully charged after about 2 hours. Charging is only possible within a temperature range of +5 °C to +40 °C (+41°F to +104°F). If the tempera-ture rises/falls 5°C above/below this, i.e drops to 32°F or rises to 113°F, the charge symbol flashes a warning. The mains voltage specified on the power supply unit must not be exceeded (Operating time, p. 40). Charge icon not visibleIf the battery has been discharged fully the charge icon is not immediately visible when the power supply unit is plugged in. It will appear after up to two hours. In this case the battery is fully charged after 3-4 hours.Only use the power supply unit provided!Display while in serviceCharge level display during operation (empty - full): adg. A beep sounds when the battery is nearly empty. The charge level of the battery is only displayed correctly after an uninter-rupted charging/discharging cycle. You should therefore not remove the battery un-necessarily and where possible not termi-nate the charging process early.Switch on/off, PIN Switch on/offPress and hold the On/Off/End key B to switch on or off.Enter PINThe SIM card can be protected with a 4- to 8-digit PIN.Enter the PIN using the number keys. The characters **** appear to ensure no-body can read your PIN on the display. Correct errors with §Clear§. Confirm your input with §OK§. Logging on to the network will take a few seconds.Emergency number (SOS)Only to be used in real emergencies!By pressing the softkey §SOS§ you can make an emergency call on any network without a SIM card and without entering a PIN (not available in all countries).Switching on your phone for the first timeTime/dateSet the clock to the right time once at start-up.Press §Yes§. First enter the date (day/month/year), then the time (24 hours, including seconds). Press §OK§. The time and date are updated.If the battery is removed for longer than 30 seconds, the clock will be reset. Time zonesSet the time zone for your area.Select the required time zone from list with G. Apply with §Set§.
General instructions14© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmleft page (14) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Phonebook or AddressbookYou can choose whether you want to use the Phonebook on the SIM card or the in-ternal Addressbook as standard.You can copy the SIM card Phonebook to the Addressbook on the phone. Please do not interrupt this procedure. During this time do not accept incoming calls. Follow instructions in the display.To copy data on the SIM card at a later time, mark entries (see p. 15) and copy these with the function Copy to 9 (Phonebook options menu).You can change the default book at any time (p. 20).Signal strength_Strong reception signal.^A weak signal reduces the call quality and may lead to loss of the connection. Change your location.General instructionsUser guideThe following symbols are used to explain operation:J Enter numbers or letters.B On/Off/End key.A Call key.D Press navigation key on the side indicated.§Menu§ Displays a soft-key function.L Function depends on the service provider, special registration may be necessary. Without SIM cardIf you switch on the phone without a SIM card you can still use some phone functions.Press §Menu§. The functions are displayed (e.g. Emergency, SOS).Menu controlThe steps needed to reach a function are shown in a condensed form in this user guide.E.g. to display call list for missed calls:Press §Menu§ ¢Z ¢Missed calls ¢§Selection§. This comprises the following steps:Open main menu, select Z, then select the function Missed calls. You have to con-firm with §Selection§. Standby mode Very often function descriptions begin in standby mode.The phone is in standby mode and is ready for use when the name of the service provider appears on the display.Press and hold the On/Off/End key B to return to standby mode from any situation.
15Standard functionsright page (15) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Standard functionsOption menusMenu functions are made available in op-tions menus. A selection of functions that occur frequently is shown here.Press §Options§ to open menu.Mark modeWith some applications (e.g. Phonebook) one or more entries in a list can be marked to perform multiple functions at once.Press §Options§ ¢Mark text.Press §Mark text§ to highlight an unmarked entry. Press §Unmark§ to unmark a highlighted entry. Additional highlighting functions:Security§Menu§ ¢m ¢Security ¢Select function. The phone and SIM card are protected against misuse by several security codes.Keep these confidential numbers in a safe place where you can access them again if required.CodesPIN controlYou can stop the PIN prompt being activated when the phone is switched on, but you then risk unauthorised use of the phone. Press §Change§. Enter PIN and confirm with §OK§.Change PINYou can change the PIN to any 4- to 8-dig-it number you find easier to remember.Enter current PIN and confirm with §OK§. Enter new PIN twice and confirm each time with §OK§. Change PIN2(Display only if PIN2 is available). Proceed as with Change PIN.Edit Open the entry to edit.Capacity Display available capacity.View Display entry.Delete/Delete all Delete entry/delete all entries after confirmation.New entry Create new entry.Send MMS Send entry as MMS message.Send via... Select transmission service and medium for sending.Save Store entry.Sort Set sort criteria(alphabetical, type, time).Text input (p. 17)T9 preferred: Activate/ deactivate T9 input.Input language: Select language for text.Rename Rename selected entry.Mark all Highlight all entries.Unmark all Delete highlighting on all marked entries.Delete marked All selected entries are deleted.
Calling16© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmleft page (16) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Change phonecodeYou define the phone code (4-8 digits) when you call up a protected function for the first time. It is then valid for all phone-code protected functions. If the wrong code is entered three times then the phone will be locked. Contact Customer Care for instructions on how to unlock your pone.Clear SIM card barringIf the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM card is barred. Enter the PUK (MASTER PIN), provided by your serv-ice provider with the SIM card, according to instructions. If the PUK (MASTER PIN) has been lost, please contact your service provider.Preventing accidental activationEven if PIN control is deactivated confir-mation is required to switch on the phone.This prevents the phone from being switched on accidentally, e. g. when car-ried in a pocket or whilst you are on an aircraft.Press and hold the On/Off/End key B and confirm with §OK§. The phone switches on.CallingDialling with number keysThe phone must be switched on (standby mode). Dial number (always with area code, if necessary with international dial-ling code). To dial international dialling code press and hold 0 until a "+" is dis-played. Press §Country§ and select country.Short press §Clear§ to clear the last digit, a long press clears the entire phone number. To dial press the Call key A.End callPress the End key B briefly. Press this key even if the person on the other end of the line has hung up first.Set volumeSet volume with navigation key G dur-ing conversation.If a Car Kit is used, its volume setting will not affect the usual setting on the phone.RedialTo redial numbers that were dialled previ-ously, press the Call Key A once, pick up the required phone number from the list with G, then press A again.If the number is busyPress §Auto dial§ for automatically dialling the phone number ten times at increas-ing time intervalls or press §Call back§ (L) for phone ringing when the busy number is free. Press §Prompt§ and a beep reminds you to redial the dispayed phone number after 15 minutes.Accept callThe phone must be switched on (standby mode). An incoming call will interrupt any other use of the phone. Press §Answer§ or A.Please make sure you have accepted the call before holding the phone to your ear. This will avoid damage to your hearing from loud ring tones!
17Text entryright page (17) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711A phone number transmitted by the net-work is displayed or the corresponding name if it is contained in the Phonebook (p. 20) or Addressbook (p. 21). A picture may also appear (settings p. 21).Reject call§Reject§ or B press briefly.HandsfreeYou can put the phone aside during a call. You can then hear the caller via the loudspeaker. Activate handsfree function with §Handsfr.§ and switch on with §Yes§.Adjust the volume with E. Pressing §Handsfr.§ switches off "handsfree talking".Always switch off "handsfree talking" before holding the phone to your ear! This will avoid damage to your hearing!Swapping between 2 calls bMake a new connection during a call with y§Menu§ ¢Hold ¢J(dial a new phone number). With y§Menu§ ¢Toggle you can swap back and forth between both calls.If you are called during a phone call and you can hear the "call waiting tone" (p. 29), you can accept the waiting call with §Toggle§,putting the current call on hold to do so.Swap back and forth between the calls see above or end the current call with B and accept the new call with §Answer§.Conference bCall up to 5 parties and link them together in a conference call. Make a new connec-tion during a call with y§Menu§ ¢Hold ¢J (dial a new phone number). The current call is set on hold. With y§Menu§ ¢Conference you can join the held call when the connection is established. Repeat this procedure until all partici-pants are linked together.All calls in the conference are ended si-multaneously when the End key B is pressed.BabysitterIf this is active, only one number can be dialled. §Menu§ ¢m ¢Security ¢BabysitterPress D and enter phone code. The phone code (4- to 8-digits) is set by you and entered at the first security setting. Please note this code down (see also p. 15)! Confirm code input with §OK§. Press §Change§ and enter number (press · to select phone number from the Adress-book p. 21 or Phonebook p. 20). Confirm "On" with §OK§.To dial, press and hold the right softkey. To switch direct call off, press and hold . Enter phone code and confirm with §OK§. Press §Change§ and Confirm Off with §OK§.Text entryText entry without T9Press number key repeatedly until the re-quired letter appears. After a brief interval the cursor will advance. Example:2Press once briefly to type the let-ter a, twice to type b, etc. Press and hold to write the number.Ä, ä, 1-9 Umlauts and numbers are dis-played after the relevant letters.
Text entry18© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmleft page (18) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711§Clear§ Press briefly to delete the letter before the cursor, press and hold to erase the whole word.H/GMove the cursor (forwards/back).Press briefly: Swap between abc, Abc, T9abc, T9Abc, T9ABC, 123. Status shown in top line of display.Press and hold: All inputvariants are displayed.*Press briefly: Special characters are shown.Press and hold: Open input menu.0Press once/repeatedly: . , ? ! ’ " 0 - ( ) @ / : _ Press and hold: Writes 0.1Writes blank. Press twice = jumps a line.Special charactersPress * briefly. The character map is displayed:1) Line breakNavigate to characters with G,H and press §Selection§.Input menuPress and hold * with text input. The input menu ist displayed:Text format (SMS only), Input language, Mark text, Copy/Add Text entry with T9"T9" deduces the correct word from the individual key entries by making compari-sons with an extensive dictionary.Activate, deactivate T9§Menu§ ¢] ¢Message setup ¢T9 preferred ¢§Change§ (activate/deactivate T9).Select Input languageSelect the language in which you want to compose your message.§Menu§ ¢] ¢Message setup ¢Input language ¢§Selection§ (the new language is set). Languages with T9 support are marked with the T9 symbol.Write a word using T9Since the display changes as you proceed, it is best if you finish a word without look-ing at the display.Simply press the keys once only where the relevant letter is located. For "hotel", for example:Press briefly  for T9Abc then 46835and 1 (the blank ends a word).Do not use special characters such as Ä but rather use the standard characters, e.g. A; T9 will do the rest for you.Additional information0Set a full stop. A word is conclud-ed if it is followed by a space. Within a word, a full stop repre-sents an apostrophe or hyphen: e.g. §provider.s§ = provider’s.DGo to the right. Ends a word.1) ¿¡_;.,?!+-"’:*/()¤¥$£€@\ &#[ ] {} %~<=>| ^§ Γ ∆ Θ Λ Ξ Π Σ Φ Ψ Ω
19Text entryright page (19) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Press briefly: Swap between: abc, Abc, T9abc, T9Abc, 123. Status shown in top line of display.Press and hold: All input modes are displayed.*Press briefly: Select special characters (p. 18).Press and hold: Open input menu T9 word suggestionsIf several options are found in the dictionary for a key sequence (a word), the most probable is displayed first. If the word you want has not been recognised, the next suggestion from T9 may be correct.The word must be §highlighted§. Then press ». The displayed word is replaced with a different word. If this word is also incorrect, repeat until the correct word is displayed.To add a word to the dictionary, select §Learn§. Now write the word without T9-support and accept with §Save§ into the dictionary.Correct a wordWords written with T9:With H move left or right, word by word, until the required word is §highlighted§.With » scroll through the T9 word suggestions again. §Clear§ deletes the char-acter to the left of the cursor and displays a new possible word!Words not written with T9:With H move letter by letter to the left/right. §Clear§ deletes the letter to the left of the cursor. New characters are inserted at the cursor position.Text modulesText modules can be stored in the phone for adding to your messages (SMS, MMS). Write text modules§Menu§ ¢] ¢Text modules ¢<New entry> ¢J (write text module) ¢§Save§ (Accept the default name or give it a new name, then save with §OK§)Use text modulesJ (write message text) ¢§Options§ ¢Text modules ¢G (select text mod-ule from the list) ¢D (confirm Text module) ¢§OK§. The predefined text is inserted into the text to the left of the cursor.T9® Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,187,480, 5,818,437, 5,945,928, 5,953,541, 6,011,554, 6,286,064, 6,307,548, 6,307,549, 6,636,162 and 6,646,573; Australian Pat. Nos. 727539, 746674, and 747901; Canadian Pat. Nos. 1,331,057, 2,302,595 and 2,227,904; Japan Pat. No. 3532780, 3492981; United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK1010924; Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383, 66959, and 71979; European Pat. Nos. 0 842 463 (96927260.8), 1 010 057 (98903671.0), 1 018 069 (98950708.2); Republic of Korea Pat. Nos. KR201211B1 and KR226206B1. People's Republic of China Pat. Application Nos. 98802801.8, 98809472.X and 96196739.0; Mexico Pat. No. 208141; Russian Federation Pat. No. 2206118; and additional patents are pending worldwide.
Default book20© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmleft page (20) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Default book§Menu§ ¢è ¢Select function. Show entriesEntries in the standard directory (Address-book or Phonebook) are shown for selection. Select a name by entering the first letter J and/or scroll G. To dial press the Call key A.<New entry>Create new entry in standard directory.Phonebook, Address book (see below).Default bookSelect the Phonebook (only one phone number possible per entry) or the Ad-dressbook as your standard directory (de-fault book). Your preference should be for the Addressbook, because more entries and functions (e.g. pictures, birthdays, several phone numbers per entry, etc.) are possible.F ¢Phonebook/Address book ¢D (set as standard) Groups(see p. 21)Business cardCreate your own business card. Send it as an SMS/MMS to another GSM-phone. If no business card has been created yet, you will be asked for your input. G Move from field to field to put in your details. Press §Save§.Information numbersInformation numbers are stored here in accordance with the respective service provider.PhonebookEntries in the Phonebook (on the SIM card) are managed separately from those in the Addressbook. You can, however, exchange data between the Phonebook and the Addressbook.<New entry>If the Phonebook is set as standard:Open Phonebook (in standby mode)F ¢<New entry> ¢Select entry field (The maximum number of characters available is displayed at the top of the screen)Number: Always enter phone number with dialling code.Name: Enter first and/or last names.Group: Phone numbers may be assigned to the VIP group.Location Select the storage location SIM or SIM protected (PIN2 required).Record no.: Is automatically assigned to the entry.Press §Save§ to store the new entry. Call (search for an entry)Open phonebook F, select name and and press the Call key A.Change entryF ¢Select entry ¢D ¢Change ¢Make changes ¢§Save§.<Special books><Own numbrs>: enter personal phone numbers, <VIP numbers>: assign important numbers to group, <SIM phonebook>, <Protected SIM>, <Info numbers>.
21Address bookright page (21) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Address bookThe Addressbook can store up to 500 entries that are managed in the phone memory. <New entry>If the Addressbook has been selected as standard:Open Addressbook (in standby mode)F ¢D ¢J (enter first and/or last name) ¢Select entry field ¢Make further entries ¢§Save§. Group Entries can be organized by groups. Se-lect with §Change§.Picture Press §Selection§. Assign a picture to an Ad-dressbook entry. It is displayed if you are called by the corresponding phone number.Birthday After entering the date of birth, the "re-minder box" can be activated. You can now enter the time for the reminder. The phone will then remind you with an ac-coustic tone and also with a display one day before the birthday and on the birthday.All fields Press §Selection§. Show all input fields if the display was previously reduced (§Options§, Field setup).Change entryF ¢Select entry ¢§View§ ¢§Edit§ ¢Make changes ¢§Save§.Call (search for an entry)Open Addressbook F, select name and and select phone number (if the entry has several numbers stored) press A.Voice dialingDial numbers by voice command. Up to 20 recorded names for voice dialling or voice commands (p. 36) can be saved on the mobile (not on the SIM card).RecordOpen Addressbook (in standby mode). F ¢Select entry (first letter and/or scroll) ¢§Options§ ¢Voice dialing ¢(Select phone numbers if there are more than one ¢§Record§ ¢§Start§. A short signal sounds. Now speak the name. After a second beep and message in the display, repeat the name. A beep now confirms the recording, which is saved automatically. Apply voice diallingPress and hold E (in standby mode). Now speak the name. The number is dialled.GroupsNine groups are specified in your phone to enable you to arrange your Address-book entries clearly. You can rename seven groups:Open Addressbook (in standby mode)F ¢<Groups> (the number of entries is listed behind the group name) ¢Select group ¢D ¢Rename group Additional informationNo group: Contains all Addressbook en-tries that do not belong to a group (name cannot be changed).
Records22© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmleft page (22) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Received: Contains vCard Addressbook entries received by SMS (name cannot be changed).Group symbolAssign to a group a symbol that appears on the display when one of its members calls you.Select group ¢D ¢Group symbol ¢Select symbol ¢ §OK§. RecordsYour phone stores the phone numbers of calls for convenient redialling.§Menu§ ¢Z ¢§Selection§ ¢Select call list and confirm ¢Select phone number ¢A.Missed callsThe phone numbers of calls that you have received but not answered are stored for call back purposes.  is shown on the display for missed calls in standby mode.Calls received bAccepted calls are listed. Calls dialedIn standby mode you have access to the last numbers dialled with A.Delete recordsThe records are deleted.Call list menu§Options§ ¢Edit entries.Duration/ charges bDisplay charge details and the duration of different types of calls while you speak, as well as setting a unit limit for outgoing calls.§Menu§ ¢Z ¢Duration/ chargesSelect function: Last call, All outg. calls, All incoming, Remain. units §Selection§ Display data.§Reset§ Clear display.§OK§ End display.Charge setting§Menu§ ¢Z ¢Duration/ charges ¢Charge settingCurrency (PIN2 prompt) bCurrency for charge display.Charge/Unit (PIN2 prompt) bCharges per unit/period.Account limit (PIN2 prompt) bFix a credit/usage period on a special SIM card.Auto displayDisplay duration and charge automatical-ly at end of each call.
23Voice message/ mailboxright page (23) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Voice message/mailbox§Menu§ ¢] ¢Message setup ¢Voice messageMost service providers offer a mailbox, in which a caller may leave a voice message for you• if your phone is switched off or not ready to receive,• if you do not want to answer,• if you are making a phone call (and Call waiting is not activated, p. 29).You may have to register for this service with the service provider and enter the settings manually.Settings bThe service provider supplies you with two phone numbers:Save mailbox numberCall this phone number to listen to the voice messages left for you.§Menu§ ¢] ¢Message setup ¢Voice message ¢J (enter mailbox number) ¢§OK§.Save call divert numberCalls are diverted to this phone number (see also p. 29).§Menu§ ¢m ¢Phone setup ¢Forward ¢e.g., Unanswered ¢Set ¢J (dial divert number) ¢§OK§ (register number at the network). Divert will be confirmed after a few seconds (see also p. 29).Listening to message bA new voice message can be announced as follows: An \ icon with beep or … a text message announces a new voice mail or you receive a call with an automatic announcement. Dial into your mailbox and listen to your message(s).Press and hold 1 (if necessary enter mail-box number once only). Confirm with §OK§ and §Mailbox§ depending on your service provider.CB services b§Menu§ ¢] ¢Message setup ¢CB servicesSome service providers offer information services (info channels). If reception is ac-tivated, your "Topic list" will supply you with messages on the activated topics.
SMS24© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmleft page (24) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711SMSYou can transmit and receive very long messages (up to 760 characters) on your phone. They are automatically composed of several "normal" SMS messages (note higher charges).Additionally you can insert pictures and sounds in an SMS.Depending on the service provider, e-mails and faxes can also be sent and e-mails received via SMS (change setting if necessary, p. 25).Writing and sending§Menu§ ¢] ¢New SMS ¢J (write text) ¢A ¢·/J(enter phone number or select from Address-book/Phonebook) ¢§OK§. The SMS is sent to the service centre for transmission.For Text input using "T9", p. 18. Press §Clear§ briefly to delete letter by letter, press and hold to delete an entire word.Special functionsSMS to groupYou can send an SMS message as a "circular" to a recipient group.§Options§ ¢Send ¢§Group§ ¢Select group ¢Select group members and send SMS.Picture&sound Insert pictures and sounds into message. §Options§ ¢Picture&sound ¢select section and entry.The menu contains: Def animations, Def. sounds, Own anim., Own pictures, Own sounds Receive/read SMSAn arrival of a new SMS is announced on display with …. To read the SMS, press left softkey.With G you scroll through message line by line. Select §Reply§ for a direct reply.SMS archive§Menu§ ¢] ¢SMS archiveThe list of SMS messages stored in the phone is displayed.MMSThe Multimedia Messaging Service ena-bles you to send texts, pictures (also pho-tos) and sounds in a combined message to another mobile phone or to an e-mail address. All elements of an MMS message are merged to form a "slide show".Depending on your phone's settings, you will receive either the complete message automatically or notification that an MMS has been saved in the network, giving sender and size details. You may then download it to your phone to read it. Ask your service provider whether this service is available. You may need to reg-ister for this service separately.Write/send MMS An MMS consists of the address header and the content. §Menu§ ¢] ¢New MMSInput fields:To: · /J Phone number/ e-mail address of recipient(s).Subject: Enter MMS heading (up to 40 characters).
25Message lists/settingsright page (25) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Picture: §Insert§. The picture list is opened for selection.Text: §Edit§. Write text with the help of T9. Sound: §Insert§. Select a melodie (p. 37) or record a new melody (see below). Slide duration:Enter length of display for individual pages (minimum 0.1 seconds).New recordingThe phone records via its microphone. Press §Insert§ in the Sound: field when com-pleting the input fields. Select New ring tone. Press §Record§. The current recording duration and available time remaining are displayed. To end recording press §Stop§.Press §Play§ to replay recording. Press §Save§. Rename recording: §Options§ ¢G Scroll to Rename ¢J ¢Confirm with §OK§.Attach extra pages§Options§ ¢New slide Attach business card§Options§ ¢Extras ¢G Scroll to Business card ¢·.Attach appointment§Options§ ¢Extras ¢G Scroll to Appointments ¢·.Send MMS§Options§ ¢Send Receive/read MMS An arrival of a new MMS/notification of an MMS is announced on display with … / Û. Press the left softkey to read the MMS or notification.Depending on the setting, (p. 26) the• complete MMS is received• or the notification is opened. Press §Receiving§ to receive the complete MMS, with §Play§ automatic presentation of the MMS. Cancel using any key.•Open attachments using §Options§ and Attachments.• Open images and tones using §Options§ and Content.Message lists/settingsAll SMS and MMS messages are saved in four different lists:Inbox§Menu§ ¢] ¢Inbox ¢MMS/SMSThe list of SMS, MMS and CB messages received is displayed. To receive an MMS subsequently, open notification and press §Receiving§. Draft§Menu§ ¢] ¢Draft ¢MMS/SMSThe list of stored drafts is displayed.Unsent§Menu§ ¢] ¢Unsent ¢MMS/SMSThe list of MMS messages not yet success-fully sent or not yet completely sent con-catenated SMS messages is displayed.
Ring tones26© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmleft page (26) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Sent§Menu§ ¢] ¢Sent ¢MMS/SMSThe list of sent SMS or MMS messages is displayed.SMS profiles, MMS profiles§Menu§ ¢] ¢Message setup ¢SMS profiles/MMS profilesProfiles have to be created for SMS and MMS. The transmission characteristics are defined in these. The data for these may already have been entered. If not, you can obtain this from your service provider. Ad-ditional information is available in the comprehensive operating instructions on the Internet: www.siemens.com/a31 Ring tones§Menu§ ¢ ¢Select function. You can set the ring tone separately for call types/functions. You can download new ringtones from the internet via Download new.Ringer setting Activate/deactivate the ring tone or reduce it to a short beep.Silent alertActivate/deactivate silent alert (also in ad-dition to the ring tone). The silent alert is activated if the highest volume is set for the ring tone.VolumeSet volume for all types of call/functions.Please make sure you have accepted the call before holding the phone to your ear. This will avoid damage to your hearing from loud ring tones.d Call tone, Group call tones, Other call tone, Alarm tone, SMS/MMS toneYou can set the tones to match your needs.More tones...Here you can set the ring tone separately for the other functions.Call screeningOnly calls from numbers that are in the Addressbook/Phonebook or in a prede-fined group are signalled. Other calls are only displayed. If you do not accept these calls, they are diverted to your mailbox (if set, p. 29). If call screening ist active, l is displayed in standby mode.Key tonesType of acoustic key tone: Click or Tone or Silent Minute beepDuring a call, you will hear a beep after each minute.Information tonesSet service and alarm tones.CBS tone, Start melody, End melody
27Surf & funright page (27) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Surf & funInternet browser §Menu§ ¢É ¢Select function. Get the latest information from the Inter-net that is specifically adapted to the dis-play options of your phone. In addition, you can download games and applica-tions to your phone. Internet access may require registration with the service provider.Home bA connection is established with the Inter-net provider’s portal (may be specified/con-figured by default by your service provider).BookmarksList of URLs for fast access. Internet bThe browser is activated as soon as you call up the function. (For settings see the browser menu Setup, Start with...). Select required function in the start menu and confirm with §Selection§.End connectionPress and hold B to close the browser. After GPRS/CSD lingertime (WAP param) the connection will also be ended.Additional informationÍBrowser menu.ÉOffline.ÊOnline.ËGPRS Online.ÌNo network.*Select special characters, such as @, ~, \ , see p. 18.0Press repeatedly for: . , ? ! ’ " 0 - ( ) @ / : _ Profiles §Menu§ ¢É ¢Internet ¢Profiles Activate profile You can change the current profile each time you access the Internet. For this, se-lect profile, then §Selection§. The current profile is selected.Set profileUp to 5 profiles can be configured (may be barred by your provider). The entries may vary depending on the service pro-vider. Select profile, then §Edit§ and fill in the data fields.To select the connection profile, see p. 31.Games & moreDownload games and other applications. You are advised about relevant applica-tions on the Internet. Once you have se-lected a game or application you can start to download it immediately. Then you can use the application. Most applica-tions include instructions. Applications and games can be found at wap.siemens.com or on the Internet at www.siemens.com/a31 Games and applicationsStored applications and links are found under:§Menu§ ¢É ¢Games & moreDifferent functions are available depending on which entry is highlighted:
Setup28© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmleft page (28) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711£ Download new§Internet§ The selected Internet page is loaded. § Use game/application offline§Selection§ Runnable application can be started immediately.¦ Load game/application online§Selection§ Only description file; application has still to be loaded.SetupProfiles§Menu§ ¢m ¢ProfilesSeveral settings can be stored in a phone profile in order, for example, to adapt the phone to the surrounding level of noise.• Five standard profiles are provided with default settings. They can be changed however: Normal envi., Quiet environ., Noisy environ., Car Kit, Headset. • You can set two personal profiles (<Name>).• The special profile Airplane mode is permanent and cannot be changed.Switch onSelect default profile or personal profile ¢D.SetupSelect profile or personal profile ¢D ¢Change sett.The list of available functions is displayed.Car KitIf a original Car Kit is used, the profile is activated automatically as soon as the phone is inserted into the cradle (p. 33).HeadsetIf an original headset is used, the profile is activated automatically as soon as the headset is in operation.Airplane modeSound for all alarms (appointments, alarm clock) are deactivated. Alarms are only indicated on the display. This profile cannot be modified. The phone will switch off if you select the profile Airplane mode. Confirm a security prompt. Additional informationYou can use the browser to download applica-tions (e.g. ringtones, games, pictures, anima-tions) from the Internet. BenQ Mobile excludes all warranty and liability claims in respect of or in connection with any ap-plications subsequently installed by the customer and any software not included in the original de-livery package. This also applies to functions ena-bled subsequently at the customer's instigation. The purchaser bears sole risk for the loss of, damage to, and any defects arising in, this device or the applications and for any direct damage or consequential damage of whatever nature result-ing from the use of this application. For technical reasons, such applications and subsequent ena-bling of certain functions are lost in the event of the device being replaced/re-supplied and may be lost if it is repaired. In such cases, the buyer is required to download or enable the application again. Please ensure that your phone has Digital Rights Management (DRM) so that downloaded applications are protected from unauthorised re-production. These applications are then exclu-sively intended for your phone and cannot be transferred from this even to create a backup. BenQ Mobile offers no warranty or guarantee nor does it accept any liability for the customer's abili-ty to download or enable applications again or to do so free of charge. We recommend that you carry out a backup from time to time of the appli-cations on your Windows® PC using the BenQ Mobile Phone Manager Software. You can down-load the latest version from the Internet: www.siemens.com/a31
29Setupright page (29) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Normal modeWhen you switch on your phone again, the previously set profile will be reactivat-ed automatically.Display§Menu§ ¢m ¢Display ¢Select function.LanguageSet the language of the display text. When "automatic" is set, the language of your service provider is used. Reset to this language in standby mode:*  0 0 0 0  A Text inputSee also p. 18.T9 preferredActivate/deactivate intelligent text entry.Input languageSelect language for text entry. Languages with T9 support are marked with the T9 symbol.WallpaperSet background graphic for display.LogoChoose picture to be displayed instead of the provider logo.Color schemeSelect colour scheme for the entire user interface.Screensaver The screensaver shows a picture or a dig-ital clock in the display when a period set by you has elapsed. An incoming call and/or pressing any key will end the func-tion except if the safety function is acti-vated. With code protection, the PIN must be entered.Start up animationShown when phone is switched on.Shut down animationShown when phone is switched off.GreetingEnter greeting to be displayed when phone is switched on.Large lettersYou can choose between two font sizes for the display.IlluminationSet display illumination to brighter/darker. The darker the setting the longer the standby time.ContrastSet colour display contrast. Call setup§Menu§ ¢m ¢Call setup ¢Select function.Hide ID bWhen you make a call, your phone number can be displayed on the recipi-ent's display (depending on the service providers).Call waiting bIf you are registered for this service, you can check whether it is set and you can activate/deactivate it (see also p. 17).Forward bYou can specify when calls should be diverted to your mailbox or other numbers.
Setup30© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmleft page (30) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Set up call divert (example):The most common condition for call divert is, for example:•Unanswered Includes the conditions Not reachable, No reply, Busy, see below. Unanswered ¢D ¢Set ¢J(enter the phone number, to which the call should be diverted) ¢§OK§.After a short pause, the setting is confirmed by the network.• All callsAll calls are diverted. n is shown in the top line of the display in standby mode.Other possibilities for divert:Not reachable, No reply, Busy • Status checkYou can check the current divert status for all conditions.After a short pause, the current situation is transmitted by the network and displayed.pCondition set.oNot set.sDisplay if status is unknown (e.g. with a new SIM card). • Clear allAll set diverts are cleared.Minute beepDuring a call, you will hear a beep after each minute as a reminder of the time elapsed. The recipient does not hear this beep.Clock§Menu§ ¢m ¢Clock ¢Select function.Time/dateThe clock must be set to the right time once at start-up.§Change§ ¢Enter the date first, then the time.Time zonesSet the time zone for your area.Time formatSelect 24h or 12h.Date formatDD.MM.YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY Buddhist yearSwitch to the Buddhist year (not on all phone models). Show clockActivate/deactivate time display in stand-by mode.Automatic switch offThe phone switches off each day at the set time.Activate:§Time§ ¢J Enter time (24-hour-clock) ¢§OK§. Deactivate:§Manual§ ¢§OK§ Connectivity§Menu§ ¢m ¢Connectivity ¢Select function.GPRS b§Yes§ / §No§ Switch GPRS function on/off.
31Setupright page (31) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711GPRS infoDisplay of information on connection status.AuthenticationD Activate or deactivate encrypted Internet dial-up (CSD connections only).Data services§Menu§ ¢m ¢Connectivity ¢Select function.For the MMS, WAP and HTTP applications at least one connection profile must be set up and activated.The default for the phone depends on each service provider:• The settings have already been imple-mented by the provider. You can start immediately.• Access profiles have already been cre-ated by your provider. Then select and activate profile.• The access profiles must be configured manually.If necessary, check with your service provider for details. If necessary enter CSD settings and GPRS settings (your service provider will supply you with information on this if necessary or www.BenQMobile.com/customercare in the FAQ section).Select profile ¢D ¢Change sett. ¢§Options§ ¢§Edit§ ¢(Enter data) ¢§Save§. HTTP profileSelect profile with G. Enter or modify settings. If necessary, check with your service provider for details.Fax/dataRec fax/data bThe call is signalled by a special ringtone and the type of call (fax or data) is dis-played. Now start the communication program in your PC to receive the fax/data.Send voice/fax bTo switch from voice mode to fax mode, set the function on the phone before transmission.Rec voice/fax bAfter starting the PC communication pro-gram, activate the function during a call.End transmissionEnd transmission with PC software and/or press B.Security§Menu§ ¢m ¢Security ¢Select function. Auto key lockThe keypad is locked automatically if no key has been pressed for one minute in standby mode. This prevents the phone from being used accidentally. However, you can still be called and you can still make an emergency call.Babysitter(Phone-code protected)Only one phone number can be dialled. Only ‚ b(PIN2 protected)Restrict calls to SIM-protected numbers in the Phonebook.
Setup32© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmleft page (32) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Last 10 only(Phone-code protected)Restrict calls to the list of "dialled numbers" (p. 22).CodesPIN control, Change PIN, Change PIN2, Change phonecode, (p. 15).This SIM only b(Phone-code protected)Your phone is prevented from being used with a different SIM card.Barring bNetwork barring restricts the use of your SIM card.All outgoing: Outgoing calls, except emer-gency numbers, are barred.Outgo internat: Only national calls can be made.Out.int.x home: International calls are not permitted apart from calls to your home country.All incoming: The phone is barred for all incoming calls.When roaming: You will not receive calls when outside your home network.Status check: Status check for network barring.Clear all: Clear all barrings.Phone identityThe phone identity number (IMEI) is displayed. This information may be useful for customer service. Alternative input in standby mode: *  0 6  File systemFormatThe file system memory (p. 37) is format-ted and all data that has been saved is de-leted, including e.g. ringtones, images, games etc.Clean upThe file system is defragmented.Master resetThe phone is reset to the default values (factory setting) (does not apply to SIM card or network settings).Alternative input in standby mode: *  9 9 9 9  A Network§Menu§ ¢m ¢Network ¢Select function. Line bTo select/bar a telephone number, two in-dependent telephone numbers have to be registered.Network infoThe list of GSM networks currently available is displayed.Auto network selection If activated, the next network is dialled in the order of your "preferred networks".Choose networkNetwork search is restarted.
33Organizerright page (33) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Preferred network Set the service providers you prefer when you leave your home network.Band selection bSelect either GSM 850 or GSM 1900.Fast searchNetwork reconnection is speeded up.User group bDepending on service provider, you can create groups with this service. These can have access to internal (company) infor-mation, for example, or special tariffs ap-ply. Please check with your service provid-er for details.Accessories§Menu§ ¢m ¢Accessories ¢Select function. Car KitAuto answer Calls are accepted automatically after a few seconds. Auto offThe phone is powered by the car's power supply. You can adjust the time between switching off the ignition and the auto-matic switching off of the phone.HeadsetAccept call with Call key or ptt key (push to talk), even when the keylock is activated.Auto answer Calls are accepted automatically after a few seconds. Organizer§Menu§ ¢ç ¢Select function.Alarm clockThe alarm will ring at the time set by you, even when the phone is switched off. If the phone has been switched off in Air-plane mode the alarm is only shown on the display and is not indicated by sound.SettingSet the time for the alarm call (hh:mm). Confirm with §OK§. Press §On/off§ to activate/deactivate the alarm.CalendarYou can enter appointments in the calen-dar. Time and date must be set for the cal-endar to work correctly (p. 30).Page between days with H. Press G briefly to page between weeks, press and hold G to page between months. Calen-dar days in bold face indicate appoint-ments on this day.AgendaPress §Agenda§ to call up from the monthly overview. Appointments for each individ-ual day are shown in the agenda in chronological order.Appointments§Menu§ ¢ç ¢AppointmentsAll appointment entries are displayed in chronological order. If an alarm is missed it appears in the list of missed alarms (p. 34).
Organizer34© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmleft page (34) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Enter new appointmentPressD.Type:Press §Change§ repeatedly to select the required type:uMemoText input for description.vCallEnter phone number. Shown with alarm.wMeetingText input for description.{Birthday orÈAnniversaryEnter name and date. Then make further entries field by field:Description: Description of the appointment.Date:Date of appointment.Time:Time of appointment.Alarm: Activate alarm with §ON§ ¢J (enter start time of the alarm before the appoint-ment) ¢§Change§ (select Minutes, Hours, Days).Recurrence:Select a timeframe for repeating the appointment: No, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual.Enter a parameter for repeating: Forever, Until, Events (number).If Weekly is selected, certain weekdays can be highlighted.AlarmWhen the set date and time are reached there is an audible and a visual alarm. Alarm type Memo/Meeting: the text is shown in the display.Alarm type Call: The phone number is dis-played and can be dialled immediately.Alarm type Birthday and Anniversary: you will be notified one day before the event and on the birthday/ anniversary itself.Press §Pause§. The alarm stops for 5 minutes. Press §Off§ to stop the alarm.Notes§Menu§ ¢ç ¢NotesT9 support (p. 18) makes writing short notes such as shopping lists easier. Save confidential notes with the phone code (p. 16). Please note that with the aid of suitable programs it is possible for confi-dential notes to be read from the phone when connected to a PC.Missed alarms§Menu§ ¢ç ¢Missed alarmsEvents with an alarm to which you have not reacted are listed for reading.Time zones§Menu§ ¢ç ¢Time zonesSet the time zone for your area.Calend. setup§Menu§ ¢ç ¢Calend. setupStart of weekYou can set which weekday is listed first on the left in the monthly and weekly overviews.
35Extrasright page (35) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711ExtrasSIM services (optional)§Menu§ ¢ ¢SIM servicesYour service provider may offer special applications such as mobile banking, share prices, etc. via the SIM card.If you have such a SIM card, the SIM serv-ices will appear in the main menu under "Extras" or directly above the left softkey with symbol }.Where there are several applications, these are displayed in a SIM services menu.With the SIM services menu, your phone is ready to support future additions in your service provider's user package. For further information, please contact your service provider.Calculator§Menu§ ¢ ¢Calculator ¢Enter number (up to 8 digits) ¢§.§=§+§-§*§/§ Select calculator function.Repeat procedure with other numbers. Press  to display result.Calculator functions§.§=§+§-§*§/§ Press right softkey repeatedly.±Toggle between "+" and "-".%Convert to percentage.Ï,,/ÐSave/Retrieve number. eExponent (max. two digits).Special keys:*Set decimal point.0Add (press and hold).Currency conv§Menu§ ¢ ¢Currency convCalculate the exchange rates. You can enter three currencies.If no currency has yet been entered, press §OK§ for the first input.Otherwise:§Options§ ¢New entry ¢Enter symbols for the currencies ¢§OK§ ¢Enter exchange rate ¢Save with §Options§ and §OK§.ConvertAny combination of calculations can then be carried out between the currencies entered.Select a currency combination. Confirm with §Selection§ and enter amount (up to 12 digits). Press  to display result. Press §Repeat§ to start another conversion using different data.Calculator functions§.§=§+§-§*§/§ Press right softkey repeatedly.ÐRetrieve a saved number from the calculator.Stopwatch§Menu§ ¢ ¢StopwatchTwo intermediate times can be recorded and saved.Press  for Start/stop. Press * for Interme-diate time. Press §Start§ to start stopwatch. Press §Reset§ to reset stopwatch.
Fast access key36© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmleft page (36) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:34)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Countdown§Menu§ ¢ ¢CountdownA set time elapses. The last 3 seconds are indicated by a beep. At the end a special beep sounds.§Set§ Set period of time.§Start§ Start counter.§Stop§ Interrupt counter.§Change§ Change period of time.§Reset§ Reset counter to starting time.Voice command§Menu§ ¢ ¢Voice commandFunctions can be started by a voice com-mand. Up to 20 voice recordings can be saved in the phone for voice dialling or voice commands (not on SIM card!).Record§Menu§ ¢ ¢Voice commandA list with the functions available is dis-played. G Select function. Press §Record§. Confirm selected function with §Yes§. Press §Start§ to start recording.A short signal sounds. Now say the com-mand corresponding to the function and repeat it when prompted.ApplyPress and hold E (in standby mode).A short signal (beep) sounds and a prompt appears in the display. Now say the function. Noisy environ-ments may affect voice recognition.Remote sync.§Menu§ ¢ ¢Remote sync.You can use this function remotely to ac-cess externally filed data (addresses, cal-endar, etc.) and synchronise these with the data on your phone. The data can, for example, be saved on a company compu-ter or the Internet.Synchronize§Start§ Computer is selected and syn-chronisation started.Sync. setup§Setup§ Profile list is opened. Select a profile and §Activate§.§Options§ Change settings.Fast access keyThe left softkey and the number keys 2 to 9 (speed dialling numbers) can each be assigned an important phone number or a function. The phone number can then be dialled or the function started at the touch of a button.Left softkey Assign a function/phone number to the left softkey for fast access.Change in standby mode (example)§New SMS§ Press briefly ¢§Change§ ¢Gscroll to the applications (e.g., Internet, Phone number) ¢§Selection§. Apply in standby mode (example)Key assigned with Phone number/name.Press and hold §Carol§.
37Own stuffright page (37) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:34)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\Finch_Main.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Speed dialling keysOnly possible for keys 2 to 9. Key 1 is reserved for the mailbox.Change in standby modeJ Press an unassigned numberkey (2- 9) ¢§Set§ ¢Gscroll to the applications (e.g. New SMS, Phone number, Bookmarks) ¢§Selection§.Apply in standby modePress and hold assigned numberkey, e.g. 3.Menu speed diallingAll menu functions are numbered inter-nally. A function may be selected directly by entering these numbers in sequence.Example:Press §Menu§. Press e.g. 2 for Records or 1 for Missed calls. Own stuff §Menu§ ¢Ñ Files and folders are displayed. The fol-lowing folders are provided for organising your files: Pictures, Sounds, Colour scheme, Data inbox.You can scroll through these lists using the navigation key: Gscroll up and down.Cjump back from a folder.DOpen folder or execute file using related application. Index structureThe file system assigns special folders to different data types.The following folders are also included in Sounds or Pictures:Sending filesPress A to send a highlighted picture, sound, animation etc.Folders Contents FormatPicture Images, Animations *.bmp*.bmx*.bmz*.gif*.jpg*.jpeg *.pngSounds Ring tones, melodies, sounds*.amr*.mid*.wavColor scheme Colour schemes *.colData inbox Business cards, appointments*.vcf*.vcsDownload new This enables you to download new files from the Internet.New ring tone This enables you to record your own ringtones (in Sounds folder only).EMS Files that can be received per SMS/MMS.
Customer Care38© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-left page (38) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:32)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Customer CareQualified employees are waiting to offer you expert information about our products and installation.In some countries repair and replace services are impossible where the products are not sold through our authorised dealers.If repair work is necessary, please contact one of our service centres:Abu Dhabi .........................................0 26 42 38 00Argentina .....................................0 80 08 88 98 78Australia..........................................13 00 66 53 66Austria.............................................05 17 07 50 04Bahrain .................................................... 40 42 34Bangladesh.......................................0 17 52 74 47Belgium.............................................0 78 15 22 21Bolivia ...............................................0 21 21 41 14Bosnia Herzegovina..........................0 33 27 66 49Brunei ..................................................02 43 08 01Bulgaria................................................02 73 94 88Cambodia ............................................12 80 05 00Canada ........................................1 88 87 77 02 11Chile..................................................8 00 53 06 62China ...........................................0 21 23 01 71 88Colombia....................................01 80 07 00 66 24Croatia ..............................................0 16 10 53 81Czech Republic.................................2 33 03 27 27Denmark ..............................................35 25 86 00Dubai ................................................0 43 96 64 33Ecuador ..........................................18 00 10 10 00Egypt.................................................0 23 33 41 11Estonia.................................................. 6 30 47 97Finland............................................09 22 94 37 00France.............................................01 56 38 42 00Germany ......................................0 90 01 00 77 00Greece ............................................80 11 11 11 16Hong Kong.......................................... 28 61 11 18Hungary ..........................................06 14 71 24 44Iceland .................................................. 5 11 30 00India.............................22 24 98 70 00 Extn: 70 40Indonesia .....................................0 21 46 82 60 81Ireland.............................................18 50 77 72 77Italy .................................................02 24 36 44 00Ivory Coast.......................................... 05 02 02 59Jordan...............................................0 64 39 86 42Kenya.................................................... 2 72 37 17Kuwait ................................................... 2 45 41 78Latvia .................................................... 7 50 11 18Lebanon.............................................. 01 44 30 43Libya ...............................................02 13 50 28 82Lithuania ...........................................8 70 07 07 00Luxembourg........................................ 43 84 33 99Macedonia .......................................... 02 13 14 84Malaysia....................................+ 6 03 77 12 43 04Malta.......................................+ 35 32 14 94 06 32Mauritius ............................................... 2 11 62 13Mexico .......................................01 80 07 11 00 03Morocco .............................................. 22 66 92 09Netherlands .................................0 90 03 33 31 00New Zealand...................................08 00 27 43 63Nigeria ..............................................0 14 50 05 00Norway................................................ 22 70 84 00Oman ....................................................... 79 10 12Pakistan ..........................................02 15 66 22 00Paraguay ..........................................8 00 10 20 04Peru ..................................................0 80 05 24 00Philippines ........................................0 27 57 11 18Poland.............................................08 01 30 00 30Portugal ............................................8 08 20 15 21Qatar................................................... 04 32 20 10Romania .........................................02 12 09 99 66Russia..........................................8 80 02 00 10 10Saudi Arabia .....................................0 22 26 00 43Serbia .............................................01 13 07 00 80We offer fast, individual advice! You have sever-al options:Our online support on the Internet:www.BenQMobile.com/customercareWe can be reached any time, any place. You are given 24 hour support on all aspects of our prod-ucts. Here you will find an interactive fault-finding system, a compilation of the most frequently asked questions and answers, plus user guides and current software updates to download.When calling customer service, please have ready your receipt and the phone identity number (IMEI, to display press *#06#), the soft-ware version (to display, press *#06#, then §Info§) and if available, your Service customer number.
39Care and maintenanceright page (39) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:32)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Singapore ............................................62 27 11 18Slovak Republic ..............................02 59 68 22 66Slovenia............................................0 14 74 63 36South Africa ....................................08 60 10 11 57Spain.................................................9 02 11 50 61Sweden.............................................0 87 50 99 11Switzerland .....................................08 48 21 20 00Taiwan ............................................02 23 96 10 06Thailand............................................0 27 22 11 18Tunisia .................................................71 86 19 02Turkey..........................................0 21 64 59 98 98Ukraine ........................................8 80 05 01 00 00United Arab Emirates........................0 43 66 03 86United Kingdom ...........................0 87 05 33 44 11Uruguay ..........................................00 04 05 46 62USA .............................................1 88 87 77 02 11Venezuela....................................0 80 01 00 56 66Vietnam...........................................84 89 20 24 64Zimbabwe ............................................04 36 94 24Care and maintenanceYour phone has been designed and manufactured to the highest of standards and should be treated with great care. The suggestions below will help you to enjoy your phone for many years.• Protect your phone from moisture and humidity. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain min-erals that will corrode electronic circuits. Never-theless, should your phone become wet, disconnect it immediately from the power sup-ply to avoid electric shock. Do not place your phone (even to dry it) on/in a source of heat such as a microwave oven, oven or radiator. The phone may become overheated and possibly explode.• Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty ar-eas. Its moving parts may be damaged and the casing may become deformed and discoloured.• Do not store your phone in hot environments (e.g. vehicle instrument panel in the summer). High temperatures can shorten the life of elec-tronic devices, damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store your phone in cold environments. When the phone warms up again (to its normal ambient temperature), moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage electronic circuit boards. • Do not drop, knock or shake your phone. Rough handling can damage internal circuit boards!• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the phone!The suggestions given above apply equally to your phone, battery, charger and all accessories. If any of these parts is not working properly, obtain fast and reliable help at our service centres.Battery quality declarationThe capacity of your mobile phone battery will re-duce each time it is charged/emptied. Storage at too high or low temperatures will also result in a graduly capacity loss. As a result the operating time of your mobile phone may be considerably re-duced, even after a full recharge of the battery.Regardless of this, the battery has been designed and manufactured so that it can be recharged and used for six months after the purchase of your mobile phone. After six months, if the battery is clearly suffer-ing from loss of performance, we recommend that your replace it. Please buy only original batteries.Display quality declarationFor technological reasons, a few small dots with different colours may appear in the display in ex-ceptional cases.Just remember that the appearance of brighter or darker dots generally does not mean that a fault has occurred.
Product data40© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-left page (40) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:32)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Product dataDeclaration of conformityBenQ Mobile hereby declares that the phone described in this user guide is in compliance with the essential require-ments and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The declaration of conformity (DoC) con-cerned has been signed. Please call the company hotline if you require a copy of the original or:www.BenQMobile.com/conformity Technical data Operating timeThe operating time depends upon usage: Extreme temperatures considerably re-duce the phone’s standby time. You should therefore avoid the leaving the phone in the sun or on a radiator. Talk time: Up to 300 minutes.Standby time: Up to 270 hours.GSM class: 4 (2 watt)Frequency range: 824–894 MHzGSM class: 1 (1 watt)Frequency range: 1,850–,990 MHzWeight phone: 85 gSize: 102x46x17.6 mm (75 ccm)Li-ion battery: 820 mAhOperating temperature:-10°C… +55°C(14°F to 131°F)SIM card: 3.0 V or 1.8 VPhone IDYou will need the following details if you lose your phone or SIM card: the number of the SIM card (on the card):..............................................................15-digit serial number of the phone (under the battery):..............................................................the customer service number of the service provider:..............................................................Lost phoneIf you lose your phone or SIM card contact your service provider immediately to prevent misuse.Action taken Time(min)Reduces standby time byCalling 1 30 - 90 minutesLight * 1 60 minutesNetwork search 1 5 - 10 minutes* Keypad input, games, organiser, etc.
41SAR right page (41) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:32)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711SAR INFORMATION ON RF EXPOSURE / SPECIF-IC ABSORPTION RATE (SAR)THIS MODEL MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVESYour cellular phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed to meet the re-quirements for exposure to radio waves established by the Federal Communica-tions Commission (FCC, USA) and by Health Canada. These requirements in-clude safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health. They use a unit of mea-surement known as the Specific Absorp-tion Rate (SAR). The SAR limit is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value for this device when tested at the ear was 0.95 W/kg. In positions other than the head, such as on the body, a separation distance of 0.7 cm is required. The highest SAR value in this case was 1.07 W/kg.Information about this device model can be found at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid by searching the equipment authorization system using FCC ID: PWX-A31a.As SAR is measured utilizing the device’s highest transmitting power, the actual SAR of this device while operating is typi-cally below that indicated above. This is due to automatic changes to the power level of the device to ensure it only uses the minimum level required to reach the network. Additional Information can be found on the websites of the World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/emf), the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) web-site at www.phonefacts.net, the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) website www.cwta.ca or BenQ Mobile (www.BenQMobile.com).
U.S. FDA42© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-left page (42) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:32)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711U.S. FDAThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiologi-cal Health Consumer Update on Mobile PhonesFDA has been receiving inquiries about the safety of mobile phones, including cellular phones and PCS phones. The fol-lowing summarizes what is know – and what remains unknown – about whether these products can pose a hazard to health, and what can be done to mini-mize any potential risk. This information may be used to respond to questions.Why the concern?Mobile phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (i.e., radio frequency radiation) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of radio frequency energy (RF), consid-ered non-significant, when in the stand-by mode. It is well known that high levels of RF can produce biological damage through heating effects (this is how your microwave oven is able to cook food). However, it is not known whether, to what extent, or through what mecha-nism, lower levels of RF might cause ad-verse health effects as well. Although some research has been done to address these questions, no clear picture of the bi-ological effects of this type of radiation has emerged to date. Thus, the available science does not allow us to conclude that mobile phones are absolutely safe, or that they are unsafe. However, the avail-able scientific evidence does not demon-strate adverse health effects associated with the use of mobile phones.What kinds of phones are in question?Questions have been raised about hand-held mobile phones, the kind that have a built-in antenna that is positioned close to the user's head during normal tele-phone conversation. These types of mo-bile phones are of concern because of the short distance between the phone's an-tenna – the primary source of the RF – and the person's head. The exposure to RF from mobile phones in which the an-tenna is located at greater distances from the user (on the outside of a car, for ex-ample) is drastically lower than that from hand-held phones, because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with distance from the source. The safety of so-called “cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house and which operate at far lower power levels and frequencies, has not been questioned.How much evidence is there that hand-held mo-bile phones might be harmful?Briefly, there is not enough evidence to know for sure, either way; however, re-search efforts are on-going. The existing scientific evidence is conflicting and many of the studies that have been done to date have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of RF exposures characteristic of mobile phones have yielded conflicting results. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the de-velopment of cancer in laboratory ani-mals. In one study, mice genetically al-tered to be predisposed to developing one type of cancer developed more than twice as many such cancers when they were exposed to RF energy compared to controls. There is much uncertainty among scientists about whether results obtained from animal studies apply to the use of mobile phones. First, it is uncertain how to apply the results obtained in rats and mice to humans. Second, many of the studies showed increased tumor de-
43U.S. FDAright page (43) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:32)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711velopment used animals that had already been treated with cancer-causing chemi-cals, and other studies exposed the ani-mals to the RF virtually continuously – up to 22 hours per day.For the past five years in the United States, the mobile phone industry has supported research into the safety of mo-bile phones. This research has resulted in two findings in particular that merit addi-tional study:1. In a hospital-based, case-control study, researchers looked for an association be-tween mobile phone use and either glio-ma (a type of brain cancer) or acoustic neuroma (a benign tumor of the nerve sheath). No statistically significant associ-ation was found between mobile phone use and acoustic neuroma. There was also no association between mobile phone use and gliomas when all types of gliomas were considered together. It should be noted that the average length of mobile phone exposure in this study was less than three years.When 20 types of glioma were considered separately, however, an association was found between mobile phone use and one rare type of glioma, neuroepithel-liomatous tumors. It is possible with mul-tiple comparisons of the same sample that this association occurred by chance. Moreover, the risk did not increase with how often the mobile phone was used, or the length of the calls. In fact, the risk ac-tually decreased with cumulative hours of mobile phone use. Most cancer causing agents increase risk with increased expo-sure. An ongoing study of brain cancers by the National Cancer Institute is expect-ed to bear on the accuracy and repeat-ability of these results.12. Researchers conducted a large battery of laboratory tests to assess the effects of exposure to mobile phone RF on genetic material. These included tests for several kinds of abnormalities, including muta-tions, chromosomal aberrations, DNA strand breaks, and structural changes in the genetic material of blood cells called lymphocytes. None of the tests showed any effect of the RF except for the micro-nucleus assay, which detects structural ef-fects on the genetic material. The cells in this assay showed changes after exposure to simulated cell phone radiation, but only after 24 hours of exposure. It is pos-sible that exposing the test cells to radia-tion for this long resulted in heating. Since this assay is known to be sensitive to heating, heat alone could have caused the abnormalities to occur. The data al-ready in the literature on the response of the micronucleus assay to RF are conflict-ing. Thus follow-up research is necessary.2FDA is currently working with govern-ment, industry, and academic groups to ensure the proper follow-up to these in-dustry-funded research findings. Collabo-ration with the Cellular Telecommunica-tions Industry Association (CTIA) in particular is expected to lead to FDA pro-viding research recommendations and sci-entific oversight of new CTIA-funded re-search based on such recommendations.Two other studies of interest have been reported recently in the literature:• Two groups of 18 people were exposed to simulated mobile phone signals un-der laboratory conditions while they performed cognitive function tests. There were no changes in the subjects' ability to recall words, numbers, or pic-tures, or in their spatial memory, but they were able to make choices more quickly in one visual test when they were exposed to simulated mobile phone signals. This was the only change noted among more than 20 variables compared.3• In a study of 209 brain tumor cases and 425 matched controls, there was no in-creased risk of brain tumors associated with mobile phone use. When tumors did exist in certain locations, however,
U.S. FDA44© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-left page (44) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:32)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711they were more likely to be on the side of the head where the mobile phone was used. Because this occurred in only a small number of cases, the increased likelihood was too small to be statisti-cally significant.4In summary, we do not have enough in-formation at this point to assure the pub-lic that there are, or are not, any low inci-dent health problems associated with use of mobile phones. FDA continues to work with all parties, including other federal agencies and industry, to assure that re-search is undertaken to provide the nec-essary answers to the outstanding ques-tions about the safety of mobile phones.What is known about cases of human cancer that have been reported in users of hand-held mobile phones?Some people who have used mobile phones have been diagnosed with brain cancer. But it is important to understand that this type of cancer also occurs among people who have not used mobile phones. In fact, brain cancer occurs in the U.S. population at a rate of about 6 new cases per 100,000 people each year. At that rate, assuming 80 million users of mobile phones (a number increasing at a rate of about 1 million per month), about 4800 cases of brain cancer would be ex-pected each year among those 80 million people, whether or not they used their phones. Thus it is not possible to tell whether any individual's cancer arose be-cause of the phone, or whether it would have happened anyway. A key question is whether the risk of getting a particular form of cancer is greater among people who use mobile phones than among the rest of the population. One way to an-swer that question is to compare the us-age of mobile phones among people with brain cancer with the use of mobile phones among appropriately matched people without brain cancer. This is called a case-control study. The current case-control study of brain cancers by the Na-tional Cancer Institute, as well as the fol-low-up research to be sponsored by in-dustry, will begin to generate this type of information.What is FDA's role concerning the safety of mobile phones?Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as mobile phones before marketing, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if mobile phones are shown to emit radiation at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufactur-ers of mobile phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions at this time, FDA has urged the mobile phone in-dustry to take a number of steps to assure public safety. The agency has recom-mended that the industry:• Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emit-ted by mobile phones;• Design mobile phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device func-tion; and• Cooperate in providing mobile phone users with the best possible informa-tion on what is known about possible effects of mobile phone use on human health.• At the same time, FDA belongs to an in-teragency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of mobile phone safe-ty to ensure a coordinated effort at the federal level. These agencies are:• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health• Environmental Protection Agency• Federal Communications Commission
45U.S. FDAright page (45) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:32)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711• Occupational Health and Safety Administration• National Telecommunications and In-formation AdministrationThe National Institutes of Health also par-ticipates in this group.In the absence of conclusive information about any possible risk, what can concerned individ-uals do?If there is a risk from these products – and at this point we do not know that there is – it is probably very small. But if people are concerned about avoiding even po-tential risks, there are simple steps they can take to do so. For example, time is a key factor in how much exposure a per-son receives. Those persons who spend long periods of time on their hand-held mobile phones could consider holding lengthy conversations on conventional phones and reserving the hand-held models for shorter conversations or for situations when other types of phones are not available.People who must conduct extended con-versations in their cars every day could switch to a type of mobile phone that plac-es more distance between their bodies and the source of the RF, since the expo-sure level drops off dramatically with dis-tance. For example, they could switch to:• a mobile phone in which the antenna is located outside the vehicle,• a hand-held phone with a built-in an-tenna connected to a different antenna mounted on the outside of the car or built into a separate package, or• a headset with a remote antenna to a mobile phone carried at the waist.Where can I find additional information?For additional information, see the fol-lowing websites:• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (select “Infor-mation on Human Exposure to RF Fields from Cellular and PCS Radio Transmitters”): www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety• World Health Organization (WHO) In-ternational Commission on Non-Ioniz-ing Radiation Protection (select Qs & As): www.who.int/emf• United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board: www.nrpb.org.uk• Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA): www.wow-com.com• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for devices and Radiolog-ical Health: www.fda.gov/cdhr/consumer/1 Muscat et al. Epidemiological Study of Cellular Telephone Use and Malignant Brain Tumors. In: State of the Science Symposium; 1999 June 20; Long Beach, California.2 Tice et al. Tests of mobile phone signals for activ-ity in genotoxicity and other laboratory assays. In: Annual Meeting of the Environmental Mutagen So-ciety; March 29, 1999, Washington, DC; and per-sonal communication, unpublished results.3 Preece, AW, Iwi, G, Davies-Smith, A, Wesnes, K, Butler, S, Lim, E, and Varey, A. Effect of a 915- MHz simulated mobile phone signal on cognitive function in man. Int. J. Radiat. Biol., April 8, 1999.4 Hardell, L, Nasman, A, Pahlson, A, Hallquist, A and Mild, KH. Use of cellular telephones and the risk for brain tumors; a case-control study. Int. J. Oncol, 15: 113-116, 1999.
FCC/Industry Canada Notice46© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-left page (46) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:32)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711FCC/Industry Canada NoticeYour phone may cause TV or radio inter-ference (for example, when using a tele-phone in close proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC or Industry Canada can require you to stop using your tele-phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you require assistance, please contact your local service facility.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the con-dition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
47Intellectual propertyright page (47) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:32)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Intellectual propertyIntellectual Property RestrictionsAll Intellectual Property, as defined below, which is owned by or otherwise the proper-ty of BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG, Ger-many ("BenQ Mobile"), its affiliates, part-ners or suppliers, relating to the Phone, including but not limited to accessories, parts or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary under feder-al laws, state laws and International treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not at-tempt to) disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer, prepare derivative works from, modify or make any other effort to create source code from the software. No title to ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you through purchase or pos-session of the Phone or its components. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with BenQ Mobile, its affiliates, partners or suppliers.BenQ Mobile will have no liability with re-spect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by BenQ Mobile, nor will BenQ Mobile have any liability for the use of an-cillary equipment or software not fur-nished by BenQ Mobile which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, The foregoing states the entire liability of BenQ Mobile with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof.Laws in the United States and other coun-tries preserve for BenQ Mobile certain ex-clusive rights for copyrighted BenQ Mobile software, such as the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of such BenQ Mobile software. BenQ Mobile soft-ware may be used only in the Product in which the software was originally embod-ied when purchased, and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distributed. modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof. No oth-er use including, without limitation, alter-ation, modification, reproduction, distri-bution. or reverse engineering of such BenQ Mobile software or exercise of rights in such BenQ Mobile software is permit-ted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel or otherwise under BenQ Mobile patent rights or copyrights.
Ten Driving Safety Tips48© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-left page (48) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:32)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Ten Driving Safety TipsYour BenQ wireless phone gives you the power to communicate by voice – almost anywhere, anytime. But an important re-sponsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.When driving a car, driving is your first re-sponsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips:Get to know your phone and its features such as speed dial and redial.Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer including, au-tomatic redial and memory dial – most phones can store up to 99 numbers in memory dial. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your atten-tion off the road.When available, use a hands-free device.A number of hands-free wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mount-ed device for your phone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if they are available to you.Position your phone within easy reach.Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where you can grab it without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voicemail an-swer it for you.Suspend conversations during hazardous driv-ing conditions or situations.Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay at-tention to the road.Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.If you are reading an address book or business card while driving a car, or writ-ing a “to do” list, then you are not watch-ing where you are going. It’s common sense. Don’t get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writ-ing and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.Dial sensibly and assess the traffic.If possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip, or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial while driving, follow this sim-ple tip – dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.Do not engage in stressful or emotional conver-sations that may be distracting.Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix – they are distracting and even dangerous when you are be-hind the wheel. Make people you are talk-ing with aware you are driving and if nec-essary, suspend phone conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road.Use your phone to call for help.Your wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations – with your phone at your side, help is only three numbers away. Dial 9-1-1 in the case of fire, traffic accident, road hazard, or medical emergency. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone.
49Ten Driving Safety Tipsright page (49) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:32)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711Use your phone to help others in emergencies.Your wireless phone provides you a per-fect opportunity to be a “good Samaritan” in your community. If you see an auto ac-cident, crime in progress or other serious emergencies where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1, as you would want others to do for you.Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non-emergency assistance number when nec-essary.Certain situations you encounter while driving may require attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a call to 9-1-1. But you can still use your wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a bro-ken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a vehi-cle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergen-cy wireless numbers.Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications In-dustry Association (CTIA)“The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving.”For more information, please call 1 (888) 901-SAFE, or visit our Web site at: www.wow-com.com
End user license agreement50© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-left page (50) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:32)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711End user license agreementThis Software License Agreement ("Agreement") is between You and BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG, Germany and/or one of its affiliates ("Licensor"). The Agreement authorizes You to use the Software specified in Clause 1 below, which may be included on Your phone, stored on a CD-ROM, sent to You by elec-tronic mail, downloaded from Licensor's Web pages or servers or from other sourc-es under the terms and conditions set forth below. This is an agreement on end user rights and not an agreement for sale. Licensor continues to own the copy of the Software and any other copy that You are authorized to make pursuant to this Agreement. Read this Agreement careful-ly before installing, downloading or using the Software. Further, by installing, downloading and/or using the Software, You agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.1. Software.As used in this Agreement, the term "Soft-ware" means, collectively: (i) all the software in Your phone, all of the contents of the disk(s), CD-ROM(s), electronic mail and its file attachments, or other media with which this Agreement is provided;(ii) related Licensor or third party software;(iii) digital images, stock photographs, clip art or other artistic works ("Stock Files"); (iv) related explanatory written materials ("Documentation"); (v) fonts; (vi) upgrades, modified versions, up-dates, additions and copies of the Soft-ware, if any, licensed to You by Licensor (collectively "Updates") and(vii) any other possible documentation re-lated thereto.2. End user rights and use.Licensor grants to You a non-exclusive, non-transferable end user right to install the Software or use the Software installed on the phone. The Software is licensed with the phone as a single integrated product and may be used with the phone only as set forth in these licensing terms.3. Limitations on end user rights.(a) You may not copy, distribute, or make derivative works of the Software.(b) You may not use, modify, translate, re-produce or transfer the right to use the Software or copy the Software except as expressly provided in this Agreement.(c) You may not resell, sublicense, rent, lease or lend the Software; except You may permanently transfer all of Your rights as set forth in the Agreement only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the phone, provided the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement.(d) You may not reverse engineer, reverse compile, disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Software (except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by law) or create deriv-ative works based on the Software.(e) You shall not display, modify, reproduce or distribute any of the Stock Files included with the Software.(f) You shall not display, modify, repro-duce or distribute any of the pre-loaded content included with the software unless permitted as stated in the User Guide or in the prompts in the Software. In the event that You are allowed to display, modify, re-produce or distribute certain parts of the pre-loaded content, You shall review the "Readme" files associated with the pre-loaded content (contained on the CD) to ascertain what rights You have with re-spect to such materials. Pre-loaded con-tent may not be used in the production of libelous, defamatory, fraudulent, infring-
51End user license agreementright page (51) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:32)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711ing, lewd, obscene or pornographic mate-rial or in any otherwise illegal manner. You agree that You shall only use the pre-loaded content in a manner that complies with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to, applicable restrictions concern-ing copyright and other intellectual prop-erty rights. You may not register or claim any rights in the pre-loaded content or de-rivative works there of.(g) You agree that You shall only use the Software in a manner that complies with all applicable laws in the jurisdiction in which You use the Software, including, but not limited to, applicable restrictions concerning copyright and other intellec-tual property rights.4. Copyright.Licensor and/or its software suppliers and their respective affiliates own the Soft-ware and all rights, including without limi-tation including proprietary rights therein, are protected by international treaty provi-sions and other applicable national laws of the country in which it is being used. The structure, organization and code of the Software are the valuable trade se-crets and confidential information.5. Multiple copies/updates.If the Software supports multiple plat-forms or languages, if You receive the Software on multiple media, of if You oth-erwise receive multiple copies of the Soft-ware, the number of phones on which all versions of the Software are installed shall be one phone. If the Software is an Update to a previous version of the Soft-ware, You must possess a valid end user right to such previous version in order to use the Update and You may use the pre-vious version for ninety (90) days after You receive the Update in order to assist You in the transition to the Update. After such time You no longer have a right to use the previous version, except for the sole purpose of enabling You to install the Update.6. Commencement & termination.This Agreement is effective from the first date You use or install the Software. Your end user rights automatically and imme-diately terminate without notice from Li-censor if You fail to comply with any pro-vision of this Agreement. In such event, You must immediately delete, destroy or return at Your own cost and expense, and without entitlement to any refund of the purchase price, the phone and the Soft-ware, and all related material to Licensor.7. Except as expressly provided in the limited warranty for the phone, you acknowledge the Software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind express or implied. To the maximum extent per-mitted by applicable law neither Licensor, Licensor's Software suppliers or their re-spective affiliates, nor the copyright hold-ers make any representations or warran-ties, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantabil-ity or fitness for a particular purpose or that the Software will not infringe any third party patents, copyrights, trade-marks or other rights. There is no warran-ty by Licensor or by any other party that the functions contained in the Software will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Software will be uninter-rupted or error free.8. Not fault tolerant. The Software may contain technoloy that is not fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use in en-vironments or applications in which the failure of the licensed Software could lead direclty to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage or financial loss.
End user license agreement52© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-left page (52) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:32)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 0507119. Limitation of liability.To the maximum extent permitted by ap-plicable law, in no event shall Licensor or Licensor's Software suppliers or their re-specitve affiliates and employees be liable for any lost profits, revenue, sales, data or costs of procurement of substitute goods or services, property damage, personal injury, interruption of business, loss of business information or for any special, direct, indirect, incidental, economic, cov-er, punitive, special or consequential damages, however caused and whether arising under contract, tort, negligence, or other theory of liability arising out of the use of or inability to use the Software, even if Licensor or its Software suppliers are advised of the possibility of such dam-ages. Because some countries/states/ju-risdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability, but may allow liabili-ty to be limited, in such cases, the liability of Licensor, its Software suppliers and their respective affiliates and employees shall be limited to, at Licensor's option, ei-ther (a) return of the price paid less a rea-sonable amount for usage, or (b) repair or replacment of the Software that does not meet the limited warranty provided with the phone and which is returned in accor-dance with the requirements of the limit-ed warranty.Nothing contained in this Agreement shall prejudice the statutory rights of any party dealing as a consumer. Nothing contained in this Agreement limits Licen-sor's liability to You in the event of death or personal injury resulting from Licen-sor's negligence if law prohibits such a limitation. Licensor is acting on behalf of its software suppliers and their respective employees and affiliates for the purpose of disclaiming, excluding and/or restrict-ing obligations, warranties and liability as provided in this clause 9, but in no other respects and for no other purpose.10. Technical support.Licensor has no obligation to furnish You with technical support except as agreed in writing between You and Licensor in the Limited Warranty provided with the phone.11. Export control.The Software may be subject to export regulations of the United States and other countries. You agree that You shall com-ply with all applicable export laws, restric-tions and regulations of the United States or foreign agencies or authorities, and shall not export, or transfer for the pur-pose of re-export, any Software, product or technical data received under this Agreement or any Software or product produced by use of such technical data, including processes and services, in viola-tion of any applicable restrictions, laws or regulations, or without all necessary approvals.12. Applicable law & general provisions.This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflicts of laws rules. This is the entire agreement between Licensor and You re-lating to the Software and it supersedes any prior representations, discussions, undertakings, end user agreements, com-munications or advertising relating to the Software.
53Indexright page (53) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:35)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\FinchSIX.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711IndexAAccount limit ......................................22AddressbookBirthday.......................................... 21Dial entry........................................21New entry ......................................21Read entry...................................... 21Agenda...............................................33AlarmAlarm clock.....................................33Appointment .................................. 34Type............................................... 34Alarm clock......................................... 23All calls (call time/charge) ...................22All calls (diversion)..............................30Answering service (external)...............23Application, download........................27Appointments.....................................33Archive (SMS) ..................................... 24Audio ................................................. 26Authentication.................................... 31Auto displayClock..............................................30Duration/charges ............................ 22Auto. redial......................................... 16BBackground ........................................ 29Band selection ....................................33BatteryCharge ........................................... 12insert.............................................. 12Operating time ...............................40Quality declaration .........................39quality declaration..........................39Big letters (message on display) .......... 29Bookmarks.......................................... 27Business card...................................... 20Busy number ...................................... 16CCalculator ........................................... 35Calendar.............................................33CallBarring ........................................... 32Charges.......................................... 22Conference.....................................17CallDivert............................................. 29End................................................ 16Reject............................................. 17Swap (change)............................... 17Call back............................................. 16Call divert........................................... 29Calling................................................ 16Calling images (Addressbook)............. 21Calls dialled (call list) .......................... 22Calls received (call list)........................ 22Car KitSetting........................................... 33Care of phone .................................... 38Cell Broadcast (CB) ............................. 23Charge rate ........................................ 22Charges.............................................. 22Charging the battery .......................... 13Clock.................................................. 30Codes................................................. 15Colour schemes.................................. 29Command (voice command)............... 36Conference ........................................ 17Connection profile.............................. 31Contrast (message on display) ............ 29Countdown ........................................ 36Currency converter............................. 35DData exchange (settings).................... 30Date format........................................ 30Dialling code ...................................... 16Dialling with number keys .................. 16Dial-up access (connection) ................ 31Direct call........................................... 17DisplayBig letters....................................... 29Colour schemes.............................. 29Contrast......................................... 29Illumination ................................... 29Symbols......................................... 11Display (settings)................................ 29Divert................................................. 29Driving safety..................................... 48Duration/charges................................ 22
Index54© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\FinchSIX.fmleft page (54) of A31a FCC us-en, (16.02.2006, 13:35)Template: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711EEmergency number ............................13End user license agreement ................ 50Entry no. (phonebook)........................20Extras ................................................. 33FFactory settings ..................................32Fast access..........................................36Fast network search............................33Filter................................................... 26GGames & More.................................... 27Games (download) ............................. 27Group................................................. 21HHandsfree talking................................17Hide ID ...............................................29Hold call ............................................. 17Hotline ............................................... 38HTTP-Profile........................................ 31IIdentity number (IMEI)........................32Illumination (display) .......................... 29IMEI number.......................................32Index (file system) .............................. 11Info tones...........................................26Input language (T9) ............................18LLast 10 only........................................ 32Legal notices.........................................2Limit (call time/charge) ....................... 22Logo, provider logo.............................29Loss of phone, SIM card ......................40MMailbox ..............................................23Maintenance of phone........................39MenuSpeed dialling................................. 15Steuerung ...................................... 14MessageMMS .............................................. 24SMS................................................24Minute beep .................................26, 30Missed alarms.....................................34Missed calls (call list)........................... 22MMSInbox ............................................. 25Lists ............................................... 25Profile ............................................ 26Receive .......................................... 25Write.............................................. 24NNetworkBarring........................................... 32Line ............................................... 32Settings ......................................... 32Notes ................................................. 34OOnly ‚............................................. 31Only this SIM...................................... 32Operating times (battery) ................... 40Organiser ........................................... 33Own files............................................ 37Own greeting..................................... 29Own stuff........................................... 37PPhone (settings)................................. 29Phone data......................................... 40Phone identity number (IMEI) ............. 32Phone number transmission on/off ..... 29PhonebookCall ................................................ 20New entry...................................... 20Picture (Addressbook)......................... 21PINChange .......................................... 15Control .......................................... 15Enter.............................................. 13Preferred directory.............................. 20Preventing accidental activation ......... 16Product data....................................... 40ProfilesHTTP .............................................. 31Internet.......................................... 27MMS .............................................. 26Phone ............................................ 28Prompt............................................... 16Provider logo...................................... 29
55Indexright page (55) of A31a FCC us-en (16.02.2006, 13:35)© BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG 2004, Z:\A31_FINCH_1\output\FUG\A31a_Finch_FCC_us-en_060216_te\FinchSIX.fmTemplate: X75, Version 2.1; VAR Language: am; VAR issue date: 050711RRecords ........................................22, 37Redial ................................................. 16Reminder............................................ 16Remote sync. ...................................... 36Ringer setting ..................................... 26SSafety precautions ................................ 4Screensaver ........................................ 29Security ........................................15, 31Service tones ......................................26Set time/date ......................................30SettingsAccessories.....................................33Audio ............................................. 26Clock..............................................30Data connection .............................30Display ........................................... 29Divert ............................................. 29Headset.......................................... 33Network ......................................... 32Phone............................................. 29Profiles ........................................... 28Security .......................................... 31Short message (SMS)..........................24Shown in the display........................... 11Shut down animation .........................29Signal strength ...................................14Silent alert ..........................................26SIM cardClear barring...................................16Insert.............................................. 12SIM services (optional)........................35SMSArchive........................................... 24Read............................................... 24T9 input ......................................... 18Write .............................................. 24SOS ................................................8, 13Special characters ...............................18Speech time (battery) ......................... 40Speed dialling keys .............................37Standard values ..................................32Standby mode ....................................14Standby time ......................................40Start animation...................................29Start up animation..............................29Stopwatch .......................................... 35Surf & fun........................................... 27Swap.................................................. 17Switch off phoneAutomatic...................................... 30Manual .......................................... 13Switch on........................................... 13Symbols ............................................. 11TT9Text entry ...................................... 18Word suggestions........................... 19Technical data.................................... 40Text entry with T9 .............................. 18Text entry without T9 ......................... 17Text module....................................... 19Time zones................................... 13, 30Tones................................................. 26UUnanswered....................................... 30Upper and lowercase letters ............... 18User group ......................................... 33VVoice command ................................. 36Voice dialling...................................... 21Voice message (mailbox).................... 23VolumeHandset volume............................. 16Profiles........................................... 28Ringer............................................ 26

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