BenQ A520 User manual

A520

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Safety Information i
Safety Information
For your safety, please read the guidelines below carefully
before you use your phone:
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power transmitter and
receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency
(RF) signals.
European and international agencies have set standards and
recommendations for the protection of public exposure to RF
electromagnetic energy.
•International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) 1996
•Verband Deutscher Elektringenieure (VDE) DIN- 0848
•Directives of the European Community, Directorate General V in
Matters of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Energy
•National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom, GS 11,
1988
•American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1- 1992
•National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).
Report 86
•Department of Health and Welfare Canada. Safety Code 6
These standards are based on extensive scientific review. For example,
over 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities,
government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of
research to develop the updated ANSI Standard.
Max. SAR measurement
EU: GSM900: 0.81 mW/g; DCS1800: 0.34 mW/g.
USA: PCS1900: 0.51mW/g (head); 0.69 mW/g (body).

ii Safety Information
The design of your phone complies with these standards when used
normally. For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets
the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the A520 accessories
supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not
ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Hence, when a carry
case, belt clip or holder is used for body-worn operation, it will be better
to position the product at least 1.5cm away from your body.
Specific Operating Restrictions
No metallic component allowed in body-worn accessories.
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications or attachments may damage the phone and
violate FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
•Normal Position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone
with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.
•For your phone to operate most efficiently, do not touch the antenna
unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects
call quality and may cause the phone to operate at higher power level
than otherwise needed.
•Do not expose your phone to temperatures below -10° C (+ 14° F) or
above 45° C (+ 113° F). Always take your phone with you when you
leave your vehicle.
Batteries
•For safety concerns, when the temperature of the phone goes over 40° C
(+ 104° F) or below 0° C (+32° F), charging will halt.

Safety Information iii
•All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive
material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touches exposed
terminals. The material may complete electrical circuit and become
quite hot. To protect against such unwanted current drain, exercise care
in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside your
pocket, purse or other container with metal objects. When battery is
detached from the phone, your batteries are packed with a protective
battery cover; please use this cover for storing your batteries when not in
use.
Web Cam Cradle
•The Web Cam cradle is used for the phone's WebCam function only. To
avoid RF interference, do not wear the WebCam cradle with the phone
placed inside.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the
areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while
driving, please:
•Give full attention to driving--driving safety is your first responsibility.
•Use hands-free operation, if available.
•Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However,
certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals
from your wireless phone.

iv Safety Information
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a
minimum separation of six (6") inches be maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the
pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
•Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their
pacemaker when the phone is turned ON.
•Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
•Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that the interference is taking place, turn
your phone OFF immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference you may want to consult your hearing aid
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of
your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF
energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted
in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may
be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Safety Information v
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notice so requires.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF
your phone before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when
in a “blasting area” or in area posted “TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO.”
Obey all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your phone OFF and do not remove the battery when in any area
with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and
instructions. Sparks, from your battery, in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always
clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below
deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using
liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and
any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your
vehicle engine.

vi Safety Information
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both
installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in
the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
European Union Directives Conformance Statement
This device complies with the OJEC-Directive as below:
3GPP TS 51.010-1
EN 301 511
EN 50360/ EN50361
ETSI EN 301 489-1/-7
EN 60950
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC), Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC)
And R&TTE Directive (99/05/EEC).
And also complies with the standard:

viiTable of Contents
Table of Contents
Safety Information ...........................................................i
1. Preparing Your Phone For Use................................... 1
Inserting a SIM Card............................................................ 1
Installing a Battery and Charging the Phone ...................... 2
Turning the Phone On ......................................................... 4
2. Getting to Know Your Phone .....................................7
Your Phone at a Glance........................................................ 7
Status Indicator Light......................................................... 10
Standby Screen.................................................................... 11
External Display .....................................................................11
Icons in the External Display's Status Bar.............................12
Main Screen ............................................................................14
Icons in the Main Display's Status Bar..................................16
Using the Keys in the Standby Mode ....................................18
Menu Navigation................................................................ 23
3. Using Your Phone ..................................................... 27
Making a Phone Call .......................................................... 27
Ending a Phone Call........................................................... 27
Answering a Phone Call ..................................................... 28
Rejecting an Incoming Call................................................ 29
Turning Off the Ring Tone
for an Incoming Call .......................................................... 29
Making an International Call............................................. 29
Making an Emergency Call ................................................ 30

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Dialing an Extension Number ........................................... 30
Speed Dialing ...................................................................... 30
Voice Dialing ...................................................................... 30
Listening to Voicemails...................................................... 31
Phone Book......................................................................... 32
Adding Contacts to the Phone Book.....................................32
Finding Contacts in the Phone Book ....................................35
Last Missed, Dialed, and Received Calls............................ 37
Operations During a Call................................................... 38
Call Menu ........................................................................... 40
Using the Silent Profile....................................................... 43
Camera Function................................................................ 44
Taking a photo........................................................................44
Shooting a video .....................................................................46
Using the Album................................................................. 47
Profiles ................................................................................ 49
Shortcuts Menu .................................................................. 52
Setting Function Shortcuts ....................................................52
Setting Phone Number Shortcuts..........................................53
Using Function and Phone Number Shortcuts....................54
Input Modes ....................................................................... 54
Changing the Text Input Mode.............................................54
Letter Input Mode (ABC) ......................................................55
Numeric Input Mode (123)...................................................55
Predictive Input Mode (iTap) ...............................................56
Symbol Input Mode ...............................................................57

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Messages Menu................................................................... 57
New .........................................................................................59
SMS..............................................................................................59
MMS ............................................................................................61
SIM Folder ..............................................................................66
Inbox .......................................................................................67
Templates................................................................................71
SMS Template .............................................................................71
MMS Template ........................................................................... 72
Outbox ....................................................................................72
Drafts.......................................................................................72
Voicemail ................................................................................72
Settings....................................................................................72
Cleanup...................................................................................77
Memory Status .......................................................................77
The Games menu................................................................ 78
God Damn Fish ......................................................................78
Pilates Tutor ...........................................................................78
ExtreMe_Racing .....................................................................79
Diamond.................................................................................80
Settings....................................................................................80
Size Limit ..................................................................................... 80
Java Version.................................................................................80
Internet Settings .......................................................................... 80
Voice Memo........................................................................ 82
4. Menus.........................................................................83
Phone Book......................................................................... 83
Find .........................................................................................83

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Add..........................................................................................83
Edit ..........................................................................................84
Copy ........................................................................................84
Delete ......................................................................................84
Caller Group ...........................................................................84
Privacy Manager.....................................................................85
Business Card .........................................................................86
Activate ...................................................................................87
My Number ............................................................................87
SIM Status...............................................................................87
Messages.............................................................................. 87
Calls ..................................................................................... 88
Missed .....................................................................................88
Received ..................................................................................88
Dialed ......................................................................................88
Delete All.................................................................................88
Duration..................................................................................88
Cost .........................................................................................89
Games.................................................................................. 91
Camera ................................................................................ 91
Media Center ...................................................................... 92
Album .....................................................................................92
Videos .....................................................................................92
Picture.....................................................................................92
Animation...............................................................................93
Melodies..................................................................................93
My Melodies................................................................................ 93
Composer .................................................................................... 95

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Help .............................................................................................98
Tools.................................................................................... 99
Alarm ......................................................................................99
Calendar................................................................................101
To Do List .............................................................................103
Note.......................................................................................104
Shortcuts ...............................................................................104
Voice Memo .........................................................................104
Calculator..............................................................................105
Currency Converter .............................................................105
Stopwatch .............................................................................107
Countdown Timer ...............................................................107
Service Number ....................................................................108
SIM Toolkit Menu................................................................108
Oper.Services .................................................................... 109
Start Browser ........................................................................110
WAP Message............................................................................116
Goto URL .................................................................................. 116
Resume ......................................................................................116
Clear Cache ...............................................................................116
WAP Settings............................................................................. 116
Settings .............................................................................. 119
Date & Time .........................................................................119
Time...........................................................................................119
Format ....................................................................................... 119
Secondary Time........................................................................ 120
Auto Power On/Off..............................................................120
Profiles ..................................................................................120
Display ..................................................................................121

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Theme........................................................................................ 121
Wallpaper .................................................................................. 121
Welcome Message.....................................................................122
Contrast .....................................................................................122
Brightness .................................................................................. 122
Keypad Backlight ......................................................................123
OLED Duration......................................................................... 123
OLED Animation Setting .........................................................124
Audio.....................................................................................124
Power Saving Mode..............................................................124
Call Settings ..........................................................................124
Call Divert .................................................................................124
Call Barring ............................................................................... 125
Call Waiting...............................................................................126
Auto Redial................................................................................ 126
Show Number ...........................................................................126
Fixed Dialing Number .............................................................. 127
Active Line.................................................................................128
Connect Alert ............................................................................128
Minute Minder..........................................................................128
Network ................................................................................128
Network Mode ..........................................................................129
Available List ............................................................................. 129
Band Setting .............................................................................. 129
Connection................................................................................129
Security .................................................................................130
PIN Code ................................................................................... 130
Phone Lock................................................................................131
SIM Lock ................................................................................... 131
Screen Lock ...............................................................................132
Language ...............................................................................133
Input......................................................................................133

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User Group ...........................................................................133
Restore ..................................................................................133
5. The A520 Tools Gallery CD-ROM..........................134
6. The WebCam Function ...........................................136
7. Care and Maintenance ............................................ 139
8. Troubleshooting...................................................... 140

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Preparing Your Phone For Use 1
Preparing Your Phone For Use
Inserting a SIM Card
Slide the SIM card in under the metal plate in the SIM card slot, with
the SIM card's metal contacts facing down and the cut corner at the top
right.
A SIM card can be easily damaged if its metal contacts become
scratched. Therefore, take special care when holding or inserting it.
SIM card
Metal plate
If you wish to remove the SIM card, you
must first press down the stay, then push
the SIM card out of the slot.
Stay SIM card

2Preparing Your Phone For Use
Installing a Battery and Charging the Phone
1. With the battery's metal contacts facing down, push the battery
toward the top of the battery bay and then press down to lock the
battery in place.
2. Place the battery cover on the back of the phone and slide toward the
top of the phone to lock the cover in place.
3. Plug the charger into a power outlet.

Preparing Your Phone For Use 3
4. Insert the charger connector deep into the phone until the connector
locks into place. Make sure you insert the connector in the correct
orientation (the side showing the "UP"/arrow icon faces you).
•Charging requires approximately 4 hours.
•When charging the phone while it is turned off, the status indicator
light will flash blue and the external and main displays will be
activated:
a. The external display will show the time and cycle through
animations, then turn off temporarily. This is normal.
b. In the external display's battery icon , the lines
showing the battery power level will scroll until the
battery is fully charged.
c. When charging while the phone is turned off, the main
display shows the animation. If charging is
performed while the phone is on, the main display shows
the icon . The lines showing the battery power level
will scroll until the battery is fully charged.
•After the battery is fully charged, the status indicator light will flash
purple.

4Preparing Your Phone For Use
5. Once the phone is fully charged, remove the charger from both the
power outlet and the phone.
Turning the Phone On
1. Open the phone's flip.
2. Press and hold to turn the phone on. The phone will display the
welcome animation.
In this user manual, "long-press" means to press and hold down a key
for about two seconds before release. "Press" means to press a key
and release immediately.
3. Enter your PIN1 number. After completing entry of your PIN1
number, press to confirm.
•Do not remove the battery while the phone is charging.
•When the battery is out of power, the phone will play an alert sound
to remind you to recharge it and then will automatically turn off.
•To set a welcome animation, image, or message that will display
when you turn on your phone, as well as the music that will be
played. Go to the menu: Settings > Display > Welcome Message.
See details on page 122.
•If the welcoming music goes on too long, once the standby screen
comes up, you can press to stop playback.