BenQ M7 User manual

1Table of contents
Safety precautions ............................ 6
Phone overview ................................. 9
Standby display icons ......................12
Getting started ................................ 13
Removing the back cover ...............13
Inserting the SIM card ....................13
Inserting the battery ........................14
microSD card ...................................14
Inserting the microSD card ...........14
Removing the microSD card .........15
Installing the back cover .................15
Charging the battery .......................16
Switching phone on/off ..................16
Switching phone on ........................16
Entering PIN ...................................16
First time startup ............................16
Standby screen ................................17
Signal strength ................................17
Offline mode ...................................17
Emergency Call (SOS) ....................17
Switching phone off ....................... 17
General instructions ....................... 18
Connectivity .....................................18
DRM ..................................................18
Menu control ...................................18
Navigating the menus ....................18
Menu speed dialling ....................... 19
Tabs .................................................19
Standard functions ..........................19
Options menu .................................19
Mark mode ...................................... 20
Fast list search .................................20
PIN codes ........................................ 21
PIN control ......................................21
Change PIN ..................................... 21
Change PIN2 ................................... 21
Change phone code ........................ 22
Text input ........................................ 22
Changing input methods ............... 22
Text input without T9 .................... 22
Text input with T9 .......................... 23
T9 word suggestions ...................... 23
Adding a new word to the T9
dictionary ........................................ 23
Correcting a word .......................... 23
Special characters ........................... 24
Text edit menu ................................ 24
Text templates ................................. 24
Creating text templates .................. 24
Inserting text templates ................. 25
Calling ............................................. 25
Making a video call ......................... 25
Video call options ........................... 25
Dialling with number keys ............ 26
Ending a call .................................... 26
Setting earpiece volume ................. 26
Dialling previous numbers ............ 26
Listening to voicemail .................... 26
Accepting a call ............................... 26
Rejecting a call ................................ 27
Handsfree talking ........................... 27
Swapping between 2 calls .............. 27
Establish a second connection ...... 27
Swapping calls ................................ 27
Incoming calls during a call .......... 27
Ending calls .................................... 28
Conference ...................................... 28
Ending a conference ....................... 28
Private call ...................................... 28

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Call options ......................................29
Full/split screen ..............................30
Contacts .......................................... 30
Accessing Contacts .........................30
All contacts .......................................31
Adding a new contact ..................... 31
Groups ..............................................32
Adding a new group ....................... 32
Adding members ............................32
Viewing members in a group ........32
Editing a group ...............................32
SIM contacts ....................................32
Adding a new SIM contact .............32
Moving a SIM contact to phone .... 33
Filter ..................................................33
Options menu for Contacts ...........33
Fast contact search ..........................35
Dialling a contact ............................35
Voice-activated dialling ..................35
Recording a voice tag ..................... 35
Using Voice-activated dialling ...... 35
Call records ..................................... 36
Redial number .................................36
Duration/charges .............................36
Charge settings ...............................36
Entertainment ................................ 37
Media player ....................................37
Music ...............................................37
Pictures ............................................ 38
Videos ..............................................38
Bookmarks ...................................... 38
Camera ..............................................38
Starting the camera ........................38
Displayed information ................... 38
Taking pictures/videos .................. 39
Reviewing pictures/videos ............. 39
Save pictures/videos ....................... 39
Return to view finder ..................... 39
Delete pictures/videos .................... 40
Camera options .............................. 40
Picture settings/Video settings ..... 40
FM radio .......................................... 41
Setting preset stations .................... 42
Create message ................................ 42
SMS/MMS ....................................... 42
Writing/sending an SMS ............... 42
Writing/sending an MMS .............. 43
SMS/MMS options ......................... 44
E-mail ............................................... 44
Writing/sending e-mails ................ 44
E-mail options ................................ 45
Inbox ............................................... 45
Inbox structure ............................... 46
Reading SMS, MMS, CB ................ 46
Reading E-mail ............................... 46
WAP push ....................................... 47
Message lists .................................... 48
Drafts ................................................ 48
Outbox ............................................. 48
Sent ................................................... 48
Message settings .............................. 48
SMS settings .................................... 48
SMS profiles .................................... 48
Auto header .................................... 49
Auto signature ................................ 49
Save sent items ............................... 49
Auto delete SMS ............................. 49
Emoticons ....................................... 49

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Text size ...........................................49
MMS settings ...................................49
MMS profiles ..................................49
Home retrieval/Roaming retrieval 49
Req. read report ..............................50
Req. deliv report .............................50
Delivery time ...................................50
Validity period ................................50
Hide number ...................................50
Anon. messages ..............................50
Allow read report ............................50
Allow deliv report ...........................50
Creation mode ................................50
Auto signature ................................50
Save sent items ................................50
Allow adverts ..................................50
Emoticons .......................................51
Text size ...........................................51
Max msg size ...................................51
E-mail settings .................................51
Activating an account ....................51
Deleting an account ........................51
Editing an account ..........................51
CB settings ........................................51
Receive broadcasts ......................... 51
Cell info display ..............................52
Topic list .......................................... 52
Voicemail .........................................52
Voicemail settings ..........................52
Listening to voicemails .................. 52
Internet ........................................... 52
Home Page .......................................52
Enter URL ........................................52
Bookmarks .......................................53
History ..............................................53
Settings ............................................. 53
Multimedia ..................................... 53
Look and feel .................................. 53
Security ........................................... 53
Certificates ...................................... 53
WAP push ....................................... 53
Browser profiles ............................. 53
Navigation in the browser ............. 54
Ending a connection ...................... 54
Download ........................................ 54
Java Application Manager ............. 54
Games .............................................. 55
GPS .................................................. 55
Organiser ........................................ 56
Calendar ........................................... 56
Daily view ....................................... 56
Weekly view .................................... 57
Monthly view .................................. 57
Calendar Settings ........................... 57
New event/Edit event ..................... 57
Information on the alarm .............. 58
Voice memo .................................... 58
New recording ................................ 58
Playback .......................................... 58
Set as call ringtone ......................... 58
Time zones ...................................... 58
Synchronisation .............................. 59
Remote sync ................................... 59
Active profile .................................. 59
Sync mode ....................................... 59
Apps to synchronise ....................... 59
Sync log ........................................... 59
Extras .............................................. 60
SIM toolkit (optional) .................... 60

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My menu ..........................................60
Using My menu .............................. 60
Change My menu ...........................60
Alarm clock ......................................60
Set alarm .........................................60
Apply Alarm to every day ..............60
End alarm ........................................ 61
Calculator .........................................61
Unit converter ..................................61
Converting the units/currency ...... 61
Currency settings ............................62
Sound recorder ................................62
Stopwatch .........................................62
My stuff ........................................... 62
Folder structure ...............................62
License manager .............................64
Using the phone as card reader ...... 64
Settings ........................................... 65
Profiles ..............................................65
Ringtones ..........................................65
Themes ..............................................65
Display ..............................................65
Wallpaper ........................................ 65
Logo .................................................65
Animation mode ............................65
Screensaver ..................................... 66
Greeting message ............................66
Backlight time .................................66
Brightness .......................................66
Power save ...................................... 66
Vibration ..........................................66
Connectivity .....................................66
Bluetooth® technology ................... 66
Data counter ...................................68
Connect profiles ............................. 68
Internet profiles .............................. 68
Linger time ..................................... 68
Shortcuts .......................................... 69
Setting a function shortcut ............ 69
Setting a speed-dial key ................. 69
Start function/call number using
shortcuts ......................................... 69
Call setup ......................................... 69
Hide ID ............................................ 69
Call waiting ..................................... 69
Diverts ............................................. 70
Any key answer .............................. 70
Auto redial ...................................... 70
Video calls ....................................... 70
Display call timer ........................... 71
Phone ............................................... 71
Language ......................................... 71
Default input method .................... 71
Key tones ......................................... 71
Info tones ........................................ 71
File system ...................................... 71
Phone identity ................................ 71
Master reset .................................... 72
Clock ................................................ 72
Time/Date ....................................... 72
Time zone ....................................... 72
Time format .................................... 72
Date format ..................................... 72
Show clock ...................................... 72
Auto time ........................................ 72
Security ............................................ 72
Auto key lock .................................. 72
Only protect. SIM ........................... 73
PIN codes ........................................ 73

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This SIM only ..................................73
Barrings ...........................................73
License manager .............................73
Download prompt ..........................73
Network ............................................73
Network info ...................................73
Choose network ..............................74
Auto network ..................................74
GPRS auto attach ............................74
Preferred network ..........................74
Mode selection ................................74
Fast search .......................................74
Accessories .......................................74
Car kit ..............................................74
Headset ............................................ 74
Charge via USB ...............................75
Mass storage ...................................75
GPS settings .....................................75
Questions & Answers .................... 76
Care and maintenance .................... 79
Product data ................................... 80
SAR ................................................. 81
License Agreement ........................ 82
Menu tree ........................................ 85

Safety precautions6
Safety precautions
Information for parents
Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use.
Explain the content to your children and the hazards associated with using the phone.
Remember to comply with
legal requirements and local
restrictions when using the
phone. For example, in
aeroplanes, petrol stations,
hospitals or while driving.
Mobile phones can interfere
with the functioning of medical
devices such as hearing aids
or pacemakers. Keep at least
20cm/9 inches between phone
and pacemaker. When using
the mobile phone hold it to the
ear which is furthest away from
the pacemaker. For more
information consult your
doctor.
Always keep the phone and
accessories out of reach of
small children.
Small parts such as the SIM
card, dust cap, lens ring and
lens cap as well as the microSD
card can be dismantled and
swallowed by small children.
Do not place the phone near to
electromagnetic data carriers
such as credit cards and floppy
disks. Information stored on
them could be lost.
Do not look directly into the
LED (e.g. flash LED) with
optical magnifiers because of
radiation.
This product complies with
IEC/EN 60825-1 “Safety of
Laser Products” for LED Class
1M products; such products
are safe under reasonably
foreseeable operating
conditions.
Permanent hearing loss may
occur if you use ear- or
headphones at high
volume.You can adapt over
time to a higher volume, which
may sound normal but can be
damaging to your hearing. Set
your volume to a safe level. If
you experience discomfort or
buzzing in your ears, reduce
the volume or discontinue use
of your ear- or headphones.
Ringtones, info tones and
handsfree talking are
reproduced through the
loudspeaker. Do not hold the
phone to the ear when it rings
or when you have switched on
the handsfree function.
Otherwise you risk serious
permanent damage to your
hearing.

7Safety precautions
The mains voltage (V)
specified on the power supply
unit must not be exceeded.
Otherwise the charging device
may be damaged.
The power supply must be
plugged into an easily
accessible AC mains power
socket when charging the
battery. The only way to turn
off the charging device after
charging the battery is to
unplug it.
You may only open the phone
to replace the battery, SIM and
microSD card. You must not
open the battery under any
circumstances. All other
changes to this device are
strictly prohibited and will
invalidate the guarantee.
The phone may cause
interference in the vicinity of
TV sets, radios and PCs.
Use only original accessories.
This will avoid potential risks
to health or property and
ensure compliance with all
relevant regulations.
Dispose of unwanted batteries
and phones as permitted by the
laws in your countries.
• Only use original batteries
and charging devices.
Otherwise you risk serious
damage to health and
property. The battery could
explode, for instance.
• All batteries can cause
property damage, injury or
burns if a conductive
material such as jewelry, keys
or beaded chains touch
exposed terminals. The
material may complete an
electrical circuit and become
quite hot. Exercise care in
handling any charged
battery, particularly when
placing it inside your pocket,
purse or other container with
metal objects.
• Do not dispose of batteries in
fire as they may explode.
• Do not charge the original li-
ion batteries in the
environment with its
temperature below 0 °C (+32
°F) as it may cause loss of
charged battery capacity.
Improper use will invalidate the
guarantee! These safety instructions also
apply to original accessories.
As mobile devices offer a range of
functions, they can be used in positions
other than the head, such as on the body.
In this case, a separation distance of
1.5 cm is required.

Safety precautions8
Bluetooth®
Your phone has a Bluetooth® interface. This
makes it possible to establish a wireless
connection with your phone and a headset,
a car kit or other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
This phone is also qualified by BQB SIG; the
QD ID is B012807.
In order to establish a secure link between
the devices and to prevent a third party
from having access to your phone, you
should observe the following points:
• The initial connection between two
devices, what is called "pairing", should
take place in familiar surroundings.
• Both devices must be able to identify
themselves one time by using a
password/PIN. To ensure sufficient
security, you should choose a 16-digit
number combination for a password that
would be difficult to guess (if a PIN has
not been assigned).
• An automatic connection acceptance
("connection without confirmation")
should only be used in exceptional cases.
• In general, only trustworthy devices
should be linked in order to minimise
security risks.
• You should restrict the "visibility" of your
phone if possible. This will make it much
more difficult for unknown devices to
establish a connection with your phone.
To do this, in the Bluetooth menu, set the
option Bluetooth visibility from On to Off
(page 67).
• The name of your phone is transmitted in
a Bluetooth connection. The factory
default is "M7". The first time Bluetooth
function is activated, or later in the
Bluetooth menu, you can change this
name (page 67).
•IfBluetooth technology is not needed, this
function should be deactivated.
•BeforeusingBluetooth accessories, or a
mobile phone inside a vehicle, check the
vehicle user guide for any limitations on
the use of these products.

9Phone overview
Phone overview
Internal Camera
Speaker
Main display
/ Softkeys
The current functions of these keys are
shown in the bottom line of the display
(see Shortcuts, page 69).
Video call key
Press to activate video call mode /
make a video call.
Call key
• Press to send or answer calls.
• In standby screen: press to open call
records.
Voicemail key
In standby screen: press and hold to
dial your voicemail number.
Asterisk key
• Press to enter an asterisk "*".
• Press and hold to activate/deactivate
the Silent mode.
key
While dialling a number, press and
hold to make an international call
(enter "+").

Phone overview10
/Volume keys
Press to adjust volume.
/ Navigation key
• In standby screen: press to start
shortcut functions (see Shortcuts,
page 69).
• In lists, messages and menus: scroll
up, down, left and right.
OK key
• In standby screen: press to open the
main menu.
• In lists and menus: start a function /
confirm selection.
key
• Press to delete entered text.
• Press and hold to delete text quickly.
Power on/off/End key
• Press and hold to turn the phone
on/off.
• Press to end a call.
• Press to reject an incoming call.
• Press to cancel dialling.
- Number keys
• Press to enter numbers.
• Press and hold to start a shortcut
function/speed-dial a number.
Pound key
• Press to enter "#".
• Press and hold to activate/deactivate
keypad lock.
• While dialling a number, press and
hold to add a wildcard "?" to the
number (see also page 31).
Microphone

11Phone overview
External Camera
Hot key
Press to activate the designated
function. Function assigned to the key
may vary by region/network operator.
Speaker
Battery knob
Strap hole
Connection socket
For charger, headset, USB data cable,
etc.
SIM card holder
microSD card holder

Phone overview12
Standby display icons
3G signal strength
Battery charge level, e.g. 100%
GSM signal strength
GPRS is activated
New SMS/MMS/E-mail
messages
Alarm set
Keypad locked
General profile active
Silent profile active
Meeting profile active
Outdoor profile active
User profile 1 active
User profile 2 active
Car kit profile active
Headset profile active
Divert
Bluetooth technology active
microSD card loaded
USB data cable connected
Voice mail received

13Getting started
Getting started
Removing the back cover
1. Turn the battery knob 90 degrees in
the anticlockwise direction.
2. Find the tab near the strap hole and
lift the cover off the phone from there
as illustrated.
Inserting the SIM card
Slide the entire SIM card into the SIM
card holder, with the metal contacts of
the SIM card facing downward and the
cut corner at the top left as illustrated.
A SIM card can be easily damaged if its
metal contacts become scratched.
Therefore, take special care when holding
or inserting it.
To remove the SIM card, you must first
remove the battery to unlock the SIM
card holder.
Push the end of the SIM card to release it.

Getting started14
Inserting the battery
1. Insert the tabs on the bottom edge of
the battery into the slots at the
bottom of the battery bay.
2. Press the upper edge of the battery
down so that it locks in place.
microSD card
The microSD card gives your phone a
very large memory capacity. This allows
you to save picture/video files, sound
recordings, and any other files.
You can access the list of folders and
files in the My stuff menu (page 62).
Inserting the microSD card
1. Slide the microSD card holder
backward to release it.
2. Lift the microSD card holder up.
3. Insert the microSD card into the card
holder. Ensure that the card’s metal
contacts face the phone.
4. Swing the card holder downward.
Switch off your phone before removing
the battery.
To insert the microSD card, you must
first remove the back cover and the
battery.

15Getting started
5. Slide the card holder forward to lock
it.
Removing the microSD card
1. Slide the microSD card holder
backward to release it, and lift it up.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Swing the card holder downward and
slide the card holder forward to lock
it.
Installing the back cover
1. Insert the tabs on the inside top edge
of the back cover into the slots on the
top edge of the phone.
2. Press the cover down onto the back of
the phone to lock it in place.
3. Turn the battery knob 90 degrees in
the clockwise direction.
• Your phone can support a microSD
card with capacity up to 2GB.
• Your phone does not support a
microSD card in FAT32 or NTFS
format.
•Theicon is shown on the display
of your phone when the microSD card
is loaded.

Getting started16
Charging the battery
The battery is not fully charged when
first unpacked.
1. Swing the cover of the connection
socket out.
2. Plug the charger connector into the
connection socket on the bottom
edge of your phone. Note that the
connector is inserted with the UP
sign facing upward.
3. Plug the charger into a power outlet
and charge for at least 2 hours (the
battery is 90% charged in 2 hours).
4. Once the phone is fully charged,
remove the charger from both the
power outlet and the phone.
Alternatively, you can charge the phone
using the USB data cable. However, if
the battery is fully discharged, use only
the charger for effective charging.
Switching phone on/off
Switching phone on
Press and hold to switch the
phone on. The phone will display a
greeting message (page 66).
Entering PIN
Enter your PIN using number keys and
confirm with .
When the PIN code entered has been
accepted, the phone will automatically
search for the designated network. This
search process may take a few seconds.
First time startup
After you have powered on the phone
for the first time, or if you have re-
installed a battery removed for a long
period of time and then power on the
phone, you will be guided by Startup
assistant to set the time information.
• Do not remove the battery while
charging.
• When the battery is discharged, the
charging may not start immediately
when you plug in the connector. Wait 2
to 5 minutes for the phone to begin
charging.
• Charging is only possible within a
temperature range of 0 °C (+32 °F) to
+45 °C (+113 °F).
• Do not charge the original li-ion
batteries in the environment with its
temperature below 0 °C (+32 °F) as it
may cause loss of charged battery
capacity.
An alert sound warns you when the
battery is low.
• The SIM card can be protected with a 4
to 8-digit PIN.
• If you enter the PIN incorrectly three
times in a row, the SIM card will be
locked. You must now enter the PUK
(Personal Unblocking Key) for that SIM
card in order to unlock it. Please contact
your service provider to obtain a PUK.
• To activate/deactivate/change PIN, see
page 21.

17Getting started
Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the initial setup.
Standby screen
The phone is in standby screen and is
ready for use when the name of the
service provider is displayed on the
standby screen.
Press to return to standby
screen from any situation.
Signal strength
The signal strength is indicated in the
top left corner of the display. More bars
indicate a stronger signal.
Strong signal.
Offline mode
You can operate many phone functions
in offline mode but you are not
connected to any network (you are not
available for incoming calls and you
cannot initiate a call).
Emergency Call (SOS)
You can make an emergency call even if
your phone is locked or cannot access
your network, or if there is no SIM card
inserted, as long as you are within range
of a network of the type supported by
your phone.
1. Enter 112 (the international
emergency number).
2. Press .
Switching phone off
Press and hold to switch the
phone off.
Or
Press briefly and select one of
the Off options.
If the phone is not able to detect the
designated network, or links to a network
that you are not authorised to use, the
signal strength meter will show no bars.
You may only be able to make emergency
calls.
To switch offline mode on/off, see below.
Switch off Switch phone off. Phone
switches on
automatically if alarm or
calendar event occurs.
Offline
mode/Online
mode
Phone is not switched off
but is not connected to
any network (see Offline
mode, page 17).
Phone &
alarms off Phone will not power on
when an alarm or
calendar event occurs
while off. This mode is
useful e.g. in hospitals or
on an airplane.
Snoozed
alarm off Switch the snoozed
alarm off.

General instructions18
General instructions
Connectivity
Your phone supports different methods
for transmitting data in the mobile
network:
• The fastest method is UMTS
(Universal Mobile
Telecommunications System). If you
use UMTS, you can make high-
quality video calls. You can be
connected to the Internet
permanently. Some service providers
do not support this service.
• GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
is another method for transmitting
data in the mobile network. With
GPRS you can be connected to the
Internet permanently as well, if the
network has sufficient capacity.
• GSM (Global System for Mobile
Communications) is a fully digital
standard for mobile networks mainly
used for voice calls and text messages
(SMS).
Depending on the surrounding network
and your provider, different methods
are used automatically. Depending on
your provider you may set which
method to use.
DRM
This phone features Digital Rights
Management (DRM) technology. DRM
allows copyright-protected audio/visual
content transmissions for playback in
computers, portable devices and
network devices, while protecting them
from unauthorised use.
Menu control
Navigating the menus
The phone features various functions
and settings organised in menus and
submenus.
To select a function from menus:
1. Press in standby screen to open
the main menu.
2. Use and to scroll up,
down, right or left through the main
menu. For example, scroll to Settings.
3. Press or (Select) to
enter the Settings menu.
4. Press to scroll to a submenu, for
example Ringtones.
5. Press or (Select) to
enter the Ringtones menu.
In this user manual, the steps needed to
reach a menu are shown in a condensed
form, for example: Settings > Ringtones.

19General instructions
Menu speed dialling
All menu functions are numbered
internally according to the position of
the menu icon/option on the display. A
function may be selected directly by
entering these numbers in sequence.
E.g., select Settings > Ringtones from
standby screen:
1. Press .
2. Scroll to Settings and then press
.
Tabs
Tabs allow fast access to information
and applications.
Standard functions
Options menu
The list below contains standard
functions offered across various options
menus.
Press (Options).
Press to switch between tabs.
• Press to leave the current
input field/entry and switch to the
next input field/entry.
• While editing a tab, press to
navigate within the input field.
<New entry> Create new entry.
Save Store entry.
Change Open options list.
View Display entry.
Details • Display additional
information about the
selected entry.
• Display properties of the
file.
Delete/
Delete all Delete entry/delete all
entries after confirmation.
Exit Exit application.
Edit Open entry to edit/open
input field to edit.
Text input
meth. Open input method menu
(page 22).
Text edit
menu Open text edit menu
(page 24).
Sort by Select sort criterion (e.g.
alphabetical, type, status,
sender, date/time).
Set as e.g. set picture as
wallpaper, logo,
screensaver, melodies as
ringtones.

General instructions20
Mark mode
In some applications (e.g. Contacts/ My
Stuff) one or more entries in a list can be
highlighted to carry out a function
jointly.
1. Press (Options)and select
Mark.
2. Press : select entry/entries.
3. Press : Mark/unmark entry.
Mark options
Depending on the actual situation,
different functions will be offered.
Press (Options).
Fast list search
Pressing number keys while you are in
alphabetically ordered lists
(e.g. Contacts) opens a fast search
window.
Enter text to jump quickly to the entry
that corresponds most closely with the
entered text.
Rename Rename selected entry.
Send Select transmission type
(e.g. MMS, SMS, e-mail or
Bluetooth technology) and
send file.
Create
message Select transmission type
and create message.
Reply/
Reply to all The sender becomes the
recipient.
Capacity/
Memory
status
Display memory status for
phone, SIM card or the
microSD card.
If memory is insufficient,
start Memory assistant
(page 71).
Mark/
Unmark Mark/unmark selected
entry.
Mark all Mark all entries.
Unmark all Unmark all marked
entries.
Delete
marked Delete all marked entries.
Send
marked Send marked entries
messages (e.g. e-mails
from draft folder).
Retrieve
marked Retrieve marked e-mails
(if only header is
retrieved).