Benq 57P31 GSM 1900 Smartphone with Bluetooth User Manual P31 E

Benq Corporation GSM 1900 Smartphone with Bluetooth P31 E

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Using the Application Programs 63Managing Bookmark FoldersManaging Bookmark FoldersManaging Bookmark FoldersManaging Bookmark Folders1. In the bookmark list, tap AllAllAllAll and select Edit foldersEdit foldersEdit foldersEdit folders.2. You can:• Tap the AddAddAddAdd button to create a new folder. Enter the name for the new folder and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.• Tap to select a folder on the list and then tap the DeleteDeleteDeleteDelete button to delete the selected folder.• Tap the RenameRenameRenameRename button to rename selected folder. Enter a new name and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.Browser PreferencesBrowser PreferencesBrowser PreferencesBrowser PreferencesThe Internet browser allows you to change the way the browser deal with the web page contents, security and Internet connec-tions by setting up the preferences options.To access the preferences options, tap EditEditEditEdit on the browser screen and select PreferencesPreferencesPreferencesPreferences.Basic OptionsBasic OptionsBasic OptionsBasic Options• Homepage locationHomepage locationHomepage locationHomepage location: you can specify a favorite page as the default home page when opening the Internet browser by enter-ing the complete address.• WAP accountWAP accoun tWAP accoun tWAP account: Select the WAP account to be used when the home page is loaded.• Full screen on new pageFull screen on new pageFull screen on new pageFull screen on new page: Specify whether to switch to the full screen view when viewing the new page.• Vertical scroll barVertical scroll barVertical scroll barVertical scroll bar: Specify whether the vertical scroll bar will be displayed.• Load imagesLoad imagesLoad imagesLoad images: Select if the images will be loaded when opening a page. If images are not loaded, the page will open faster.• Play soundPlay soundPlay soundPlay sound: Select if sound should be played when opening a page that contains it.• Play animationPlay animationPlay animationPlay animation: Select if animations should be played when opening a page that contains them.Security OptionsSecurity OptionsSecurity OptionsSecurity Options• Allow cookiesAllow cookiesAllow cookiesAllow cookies: Select if you want to receive cookies when brows-ing.Advanced OptionsAdvanced OptionsAdvanced OptionsAdvanced Options• WAP Push settingsWAP Push settingsWAP Push settingsWAP Push settings: You can select if you want to receive the Push messages from your network service provider (Enable Enable Enable Enable WAP Pus hWAP Pus hWAP Pus hWAP Push), if the URL should be opened automatically upon reception (Auto load URLAuto load URLAuto load URLAuto load URL), if the out-of-date Push messages should be removed automatically (Auto delete expiredAuto delete expiredAuto delete expiredAuto delete expired), and if sound should be played when a Push message is received (Push Push Push Push soundsoundsoundsound).For more information about the availability of the WAP Push mes-sages, please consult your network service provider.• Cache sizeCache sizeCache sizeCache size: Cache is the space for storing the data of visited web pages for faster loading the next time you visit it. Drag the slider to adjust the size of cache space. To clear the data in cache, tap Clear cache. Clear cache. Clear cache. Clear cache. To clear the history record of visited web pages, tap Clear historyClear historyClear historyClear history.
Using the Application Programs64JotterWith the Jotter application program you can quickly and easily jot down notes, whether in typed letters or freehand drawing. You can also easily exchange them by sending them to different devices.Creating NotesCreating NotesCreating NotesCreating NotesMethod 1Method 1Method 1Method 11. In the Jotter screen, tap JotterJotterJotterJotter and select NewNewNewNew.2. Tap UnfiledUnfiledUnfiledUnfiled and select a folder where you want to place the new note.3. Enter the body of your note. You can tap the button to get bold text, and the button to start a bullet list.4. Tap to switch to the drawing tab for making a freehand drawing. When drawing, tap the button to change stroke color, the button to change stroke thickness, or the button to activate the eraser.5. Tap the button to save the note.Method 2Method 2Method 2Method 21. Copy text from other application programs.2. In the Jotter screen, tap JotterJotterJotterJotter and select NewNewNewNew.3. Tap EditEditEditEdit and select PastePastePastePaste.Managing NotesManaging NotesManaging NotesManaging NotesEditing NotesEditing NotesEditing NotesEditing Notes1. Tap to open a note on the Jotter screen.2. Make changes to the note.3. Tap the button to save the note.Deleting NotesDeleting NotesDeleting NotesDeleting Notes1. Open a note on the Jotter screen.2. Tap JotterJotterJotterJotter and select DeleteDeleteDeleteDelete notenotenotenote.Sending NotesSending NotesSending NotesSending Notes1. Open a note on the Jotter screen.2. Tap JotterJotterJotterJotter and select Send asSend asSend asSend as.3. Select from the following and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button:• SMSSMSSMSSMS: Send the note to another mobile phone via an SMS mes-sage. Enter the number of the recipient and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.• MMSMMSMMSMMS: Send the note to another mobile phone as an MMS attachment. The MMS message screen will follow for you to compose the message.• BluetoothBluetoothBluetoothBluetooth: Send the note to other devices that support Blue-tooth technology. A box will appear showing found paired devices. Tap to select a device and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.• IRIRIRIR: Send the note to other devices that support infrared connec-tion. Align the infrared port of your P31 with that of the device and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.Managing Note FoldersManaging Note FoldersManaging Note FoldersManaging Note Folders1. In the Note screen, tap AllAllAllAll and select Edit foldersEdit foldersEdit foldersEdit folders.2. You can:
Using the Application Programs 65• Tap the AddAddAddAdd button to create a new folder. You will then be asked to enter a name for the new folder. When finished, tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.• Tap to select a folder on the list and then tap the DeleteDeleteDeleteDelete button to delete the selected folder.• Tap the EditEditEditEdit button to edit selected folder. Make changes and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.
Using the Application Programs66MessageWith the Message application program, you can exchange and manage the following types of messages:• You need subscription to related services to your network serviceprovider.• In order to use the Message functions, you may need to set upmessage settings in advance. Please refer to "MessagingAccounts" on page 52 and "Internet Accounts" on page 49.SMS (Short Message Service) or EMS (Enhanced Message Ser-SMS (Short Message Service) or EMS (Enhanced Message Ser-SMS (Short Message Service) or EMS (Enhanced Message Ser-SMS (Short Message Service) or EMS (Enhanced Message Ser-vice) messages (indicated by thevice) messages (indicated by thevice) messages (indicated by thevice) messages (indicated by the icon)icon)icon)icon)An SMS message is a text message delivered from your P31 via the message center of your service provider to the recipient. In addition to text, an EMS message can contain pictures, sounds, melodies and animations.MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages (represented byMMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages (represented byMMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages (represented byMMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages (represented bythethethethe icon)icon)icon)icon)An MMS message is a message that can contain text, pictures, animations, audio clips and melodies.Email messages (represented by the Email messages (represented by the Email messages (represented by the Email messages (represented by the icon) icon) icon) icon)Messages that support POP3, IMAP4, MIME and SMTP proto-cols and are the same as the ones you can send and receive using your PC.Creating and Sending MessagesCreating and Sending MessagesCreating and Sending MessagesCreating and Sending MessagesCreating and Sending an SMS (EMS) MessageCreating and Sending an SMS (EMS) MessageCreating and Sending an SMS (EMS) MessageCreating and Sending an SMS (EMS) Message1. In the Message screen, tap SMSSMSSMSSMS.2. Tap the New New New New button, or tap MessageMessageMessageMessage and select NewNewNewNew.3. Enter the recipient’s phone number in the To:To:To:To: fi e ld . Yo u c a n also tap To: To : To : To: to pick up one or multiple recipient from your contacts.4. Enter the body text of the message. An SMS or EMS message allows the entry of up to 160 characters (70 for non-latin char-acters) per message, and if the length of your message body exceeds such limit, it will be split into several separate ones and combined into one single message on the recipient’s phone (if supported). You can tap located at the upper right corner of the screen to get the information about current message length information.You can tap Edit and select the Cut, Copy, Paste and Select allcommands when editing text.5. (Optional) Tap the button to switch between normal and bold text types.6. (Optional) Tap the button to change text size.7. (Optional) Tap the button to insert a smiley into the mes-sage.8. (Optional) Tap the button to insert an animation into the message.9. (Optional) Tap the button to insert sound into the mes-sage.10. (Optional) Tap the button to view common used texts.11. Tap the tab to determine if you want to receive a delivery report for current message. Tap to select OnOnOnOn or OffOffOffOff. If OnOnOnOn is
Using the Application Programs 67selected, you will receive a report regarding the delivery status when the message is sent.12. Tap the SendSendSendSend button to send the message. If you want to save the message in the DraftDraftDraftDraft box for future editing, tap the button.If for any reason the message can not be sent, it will be stored inthe Outbox.Creating an MMS MessageCreating an MMS MessageCreating an MMS MessageCreating an MMS Message1. In the Message screen, tap MMSMMSMMSMMS.2. Tap the New New New New button, or tap MessageMessageMessageMessage and select NewNewNewNew.An MMS message comprises several slides and you can add textand sounds to each slide. When the message is opened andviewed on the recipient’s phone, the slides are automaticallyplayed. The sound will also be played if the slide contains it.3. Enter the recipient’s phone number in the To:To:To:To: field. You can also tap To: To : To: To: to pick up one or multiple recipient from your contacts.4. Enter the subject in the Subj: Subj: Subj: Subj: field.5. Enter message body text.6. (Optional) Tap the icon to browse and insert a picture into current slide. To change or delete selected picture, tap the pic-ture and select Select pictureSelect pictureSelect pictureSelect picture or Delete pictureDelete pictureDelete pictureDelete picture.7. (Optional) Tap the icon to insert sounds into current slide.8. (Optional) To add more slides, tap the icon, or tap Mes-Mes-Mes-Mes-sagesagesagesage and then select New slideNew slideNew slideNew slide. To go to a slide, tap or . To delete current slide, tap MessageMessageMessageMessage and then select Delete slideDelete slideDelete slideDelete slide. You can also tap to setup the duration of each slide.9. To preview the slides, tap the icon.10. Tap to go to the tab where you can select the carbon copy and blind carbon copy recipients, and select a priority level for the message.11. Tap to go to the tab where you can attach an image, audio recording, video clip, document or other files to current mes-sage.12. Tap the SendSendSendSend button to send the message. If you want to save the message in the DraftDraftDraftDraft box for future editing, tap the button.If for any reason the message can not be sent, it will be stored inthe Outbox.Creating an Email MessageCreating an Email MessageCreating an Email MessageCreating an Email MessageIn order to use Email, you need to complete message settings inadvance. Please refer to "Messaging Accounts" on page 52.1. In the Message screen, tap an Email account.2. Tap the New New New New button, or tap MessageMessageMessageMessage and select NewNewNewNew.3. Enter the recipient’s Email address in the To:To:To:To: field. You can also tap To: To : To : To: to pick up one or multiple recipient from your con-tacts.4. Enter the subject in the Subj: Subj: Subj: Subj: field.5. Enter the message body text.6. (Optional) Tap the button to browse and add attachment to the mail.7. Tap the SendSendSendSend button to send the Email. A dialog will pop up asking whether you want to send the message immediately or
Using the Application Programs68save the message to Outbox for sending later. Tap to select an appropriate option and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.If for any reason the message can not be sent, it will be stored inthe Outbox.Message FoldersMessage FoldersMessage FoldersMessage FoldersBy default, each message account has 4 different message folders:• InboxInboxInboxInbox: Contains received messages.• OutboxOutboxOutboxOutbox: Contains messages that are ready to be sent but not sent.• DraftDraftDraftDraft: Contains unfinished messages.• SentSentSentSent: Contains a copy of the sent messages.You can tap a folder name at the upper right corner of each mail account screen and tap to select a different folder. Receiving and Viewing MessagesReceiving and Viewing MessagesReceiving and Viewing MessagesReceiving and Viewing MessagesReceiving and Viewing SMS, EMS and MMS MessagesReceiving and Viewing SMS, EMS and MMS MessagesReceiving and Viewing SMS, EMS and MMS MessagesReceiving and Viewing SMS, EMS and MMS MessagesWhen you have new unread SMS, EMS or MMS messages, the notification icon ( for SMS/EMS, for MMS) will appear on the Status bar. You can tap the icon to view the message.When viewing messages, you can tap MessageMessageMessageMessage and choose to per-form the following operations:• NewNewNewNew: Create a new message.• ReplyReplyReplyReply: Reply to the sender.• ForwardForwardForwardForward: Send the received message to other recipients.• FindFindFindFind: Find a specific word in the message.• Find nextFind nextFind nextFind next: Find the word again.• Call SenderCall SenderCall SenderCall Sender: Make a call to the sender of the message.• Move to SIM Card Move to SIM Card Move to SIM Card Move to SIM Card (available for SMS messages): Move current message to the memory on SIM card.• Delete messageDelete messageDelete messageDelete message: Delete current message.You ca n a ls o t ap th e F r o m:From:From:From: field and select to perform the follow-ing actions:• CallCallCallCall: Call this number.• Send SMSSend SMSSend SMSSend SMS: Send an SMS or EMS message to this number.• Send MMSSend MMSSend MMSSend MMS: Send an MMS message to this number.• Save contactSave contactSave contactSave contact: Save this number as a new contact.Receiving and Viewing EmailReceiving and Viewing EmailReceiving and Viewing EmailReceiving and Viewing Email1. In the Message screen, tap an Email account.2. Tap the Get&Send Get&Send Get&Send Get&Send button.In order to receive and view email, you need to set up Internet andmessage settings in advance. Please refer to "MessagingAccounts" on page 52 and "Internet Accounts" on page 49.3. You will be connected to the Internet automatically, and P31 will start receiving Email from your mailbox.4. The received Email will appear on the screen. Tap an Email message to open and read it. If there are attachments in the Email, you can tap to open and view them if they are sup-ported by the application programs on P31.When viewing messages, you can tap MessageMessageMessageMessage and choose to per-form the following operations:• NewNewNewNew: Create a new Email.• ReplyReplyReplyReply: Reply to the sender.• Reply to allReply to allReply to allReply to all: Reply to all recipients.• ForwardForwardForwardForward: Send the received Email to other recipients.• Send attachmentSend attachmentSend attachmentSend attachment: Send the attachment of current Email.• FindFindFindFind: Find a specific word in the Email.• Find nextFind nextFind nextFind next: Find the word again.• Delete messageDelete messageDelete messageDelete message: Delete current Email.• DisconnectDisconnectDisconnectDisconnect: Break the connection to your mailbox.
Using the Application Programs 69You can also tap the From:From:From:From: field and select to perform the follow-ing actions:• Send EmailSend EmailSend EmailSend Email: send an Email to this address.• Send MMSSend MMSSend MMSSend MMS: send an MMS message to this address.• Save contactSave contactSave contactSave contact: save this address as a new contact.
Using the Application Programs70Music PlayerWith the Music player application program, you can play music tracks/files in the following formats:• AMR files (.amr)• MP3 files (.mp3)• WAV files (.wav)• MIDI files (.mid)Playing MusicPlaying MusicPlaying MusicPlaying Music1. Tap the Music playerMusic playerMusic playerMusic player application program icon in the Main screen.2. Tap AllAllAllAll and select the location (folder) that contains the music files.3. The song list will appear in the screen.• You can tap the button to choose icon view or list view.• To sort songs on the song list, tap Thumbnails and then selectSort by name, Sort by date or Sort by size.• It is recommended that you save music files on the memory cardto prevent phone memory from running low.• When copying music files to the phone memory/memory card,put them in the folder named "audio" in the "Media files" folder.You can also create new sub-folders in the "audio" folder to storemusic files.You can also use the keys on the key pad to navigate the song list:• Press the key to scroll the song list up.• Press the key to scroll the song list down.• Press the key to go to the fist song in the song list.• Press the key to go to the last song in the song list.• Press the key to go to the previous page.• Press the key to go to the last page.Tap to check the songs you want to play in the song list and then tap the button (or press the key) to start playing them. Operations When Playing MusicOperations When Playing MusicOperations When Playing MusicOperations When Playing MusicWhen playing music, you can:• Tap the icon to enable random playback. Tap the icon again to disable it.• Tap the icon to enable repeat playback. Tap the icon again to disable it.• Tap the button (or press the key) to stop playing music.• Tap the button to pause playing current song. Tap the but-ton again to resume normal playback.• Tap the button (or press the key) to go to the next song.• Tap the button (or press the key) to go to the previous song.• Tap the button (or press the or key) to adjust playback volume.• Tap the button to view song information.
Using the Application Programs 71• Tap the button (or press the key) to put the music playing in the background.Managing SongsManaging SongsManaging SongsManaging SongsRenaming SongsRenaming SongsRenaming SongsRenaming Songs1. Tap a song to select it on the song list screen.2. Tap the button.3. Enter the new name for the song and then tap OKOKOKOK.Sending SongsSending SongsSending SongsSending Songs1. Tap a song to select it on the song list screen. You can select multiple songs.2. Tap the button.3. Select from the following and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button:• Email• Email• Email• Email: send the song(s) as Email attachments.• SMSSMSSMSSMS: send the song(s) to another mobile phone via an SMS message. Enter the number of the recipient and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.• MMSMMSMMSMMS: send the song(s) to another mobile phone as MMS attachments. The MMS message screen will follow for you to compose the message.• BluetoothBluetoothBluetoothBluetooth: send the song(s) to other devices that support Blue-tooth technology. A box will appear showing found paired devices. Tap to select a device and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.• IRIRIRIR: send the song(s) to other devices that support infrared con-nection. Align the infrared port of your P31 with that of the device and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.Copying SongsCopying SongsCopying SongsCopying Songs1. Tap a song to select it on the song list screen.2. Tap the button.3. Tap to select a folder where the song will be copied from the FolderFolderFolderFolder drop-down list.4. If necessary, change the name of the song by entering a new name in the NameNameNameName field.5. Tap SaveSaveSaveSave.Moving SongsMoving SongsMoving SongsMoving Songs1. Tap a song to select it on the song list screen.2. Tap the button.3. Tap to select a folder where the song will be moved from the FolderFolderFolderFolder drop-down list.4. If necessary, change the name of the song by entering a new name in the NameNameNameName field.5. Tap SaveSaveSaveSave.Deleting SongsDeleting SongsDeleting SongsDeleting Songs1. Tap a song to select it on the song list screen.2. Tap the button.3. Tap OKOKOKOK.Managing Music FoldersManaging Music FoldersManaging Music FoldersManaging Music Folders1. In the song list screen, tap AllAllAllAll and select Edit FoldersEdit FoldersEdit FoldersEdit Folders.2. You can:• Tap the AddAddAddAdd button to create a new folder. Enter the name for the new folder and specify the storage location (phone storage or memory card) and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.
Using the Application Programs72• Tap to select a folder on the list and then tap the DeleteDeleteDeleteDelete button to delete the selected folder.• Tap the EditEditEditEdit button to rename selected folder. Enter a new name and specify the storage location (phone storage or memory card) and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.It is recommended that when you finish using the Music playerapplication program, tap Music and select Exit to close it in orderto save memory space.
Using the Application Programs 73Online ServicesDepending on your network service provider, you may be able to subscribe for certain additional services, such as online banking services or provision of weather or traffic information. Usually the setting for accessing these services are programmed by your network service provider on your SIM card so your P31 can iden-tify them.For more information on how to subscribe to these additional online services and how to use them, please consult your network service provider.
Using the Application Programs74PhotoBasePhotoBase is a powerful image management application program that allows you to view, edit, organize pictures and add special effects to pictures taken by your camera or downloaded/trans-ferred from other locations.Viewing ImagesViewing ImagesViewing ImagesViewing Images1. Tap the PhotoBase application program icon in the Main screen.2. In the PhotoBase screen, tap AllAllAllAll and select a folder.When copying image files to the phone memory/memory card, putthem in the folder named "image" in the "Media files" folder. Youcan also create new sub-folders in the "image" folder to storeimage files.3. The images in the selected folder will appear.• You can tap the button to view images as thumbnails, or the button to view images as a list.• Tap the button to view images as slideshows.• Tap ThumbnailsThumbnailsThumbnailsThumbnails or ListListListList and select Sort by nameSort by nameSort by nameSort by name, Sort by dateSort by dateSort by dateSort by date or Sort by sizeSort by sizeSort by sizeSort by size to sort images according to different conditions. 4. Tap a thumbnail or an item in the list to open the image. The image will appear in the image viewing screen.Image viewing optionsImage viewing optionsImage viewing optionsImage viewing optionsWhen viewing an image, you can:• Tap the button (or press the key) to go to the next image.
Using the Application Programs 75• Tap the button (or press the key) to go to the pre-vious image.• Tap the button to open the image editing screen for editing current image.• Tap the button to open the image workshop screen for applying special effects to current image.• Tap the button to send current image.• Tap the button to delete current image.• Tap the button to enlarge or reduce the viewing size.• Tap the button to return to the thumbnail or list view.Organizing ImagesOrganizing ImagesOrganizing ImagesOrganizing ImagesManaging Image FoldersManaging Image FoldersManaging Image FoldersManaging Image Folders1. In the image thumbnail or list view, tap AllAllAllAll and select Edit fold-Edit fold-Edit fold-Edit fold-ersersersers.2. You can:• Tap the AddAddAddAdd button to create a new folder. You will then be asked to enter a name for the new folder. When finished, tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.• Tap to select a folder on the list and then tap the DeleteDeleteDeleteDelete button to delete the selected folder.• Tap the EditEditEditEdit button to edit selected folder. Make changes and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.Copying Images to a Different FolderCopying Images to a Different FolderCopying Images to a Different FolderCopying Images to a Different Folder1. In the image thumbnail or list view, select images you want to copy by checking the checkboxes on image thumbnails or next to image items.2. Tap PhotoBasePhotoBasePhotoBasePhotoBase and select Copy ticked picture(s) toCopy ticked picture(s) toCopy ticked picture(s) toCopy ticked picture(s) to.3. Select a folder from the drop-down list and then tap the CopyCopyCopyCopy button.Deleting ImagesDeleting ImagesDeleting ImagesDeleting ImagesMethod 1Method 1Method 1Method 11. In the image thumbnail or list view, select images you want to delete by checking the checkboxes on image thumbnails or next to image items.2. Tap PhotoBasePhotoBasePhotoBasePhotoBase and select Delete ticked picture(s)Delete ticked picture(s)Delete ticked picture(s)Delete ticked picture(s).3. Tap the YesYesYesYes button.Method 2Method 2Method 2Method 21. Open an image from the thumbnail or list view.2. Tap the button on the image viewing screen.3. Tap the YesYesYesYes button.Sending ImagesSending ImagesSending ImagesSending Images1. Open an image from the thumbnail or list view.2. Tap the button on the image viewing screen.3. Select from the following and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button:• EmailEmailEmailEmail: send the image as Email attachment.• MMSMMSMMSMMS: send the image to another mobile phone as an MMS attachment. The MMS message screen will follow for you to compose the message.• BluetoothBluetoothBluetoothBluetooth: send the image to other devices that support Blue-tooth technology. A box will appear showing found paired devices. Tap to select a device and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.• IRIRIRIR: send the image to other devices that support infrared con-nection. Align the infrared port of your P31 with that of the device and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.
Using the Application Programs76Editing ImagesEditing ImagesEditing ImagesEditing ImagesRotating ImagesRotating ImagesRotating ImagesRotating Images1. Open an image from the thumbnail or list view.2. Tap the button to open the image editing screen.3. Tap the button to rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise, or the button to rotate the image 90 degrees counter-clock-wise.4. Tap the button and then tap YesYesYesYes to save your changes.Flipping ImagesFlipping ImagesFlipping ImagesFlipping Images1. Open an image from the thumbnail or list view.2. Tap the button to open the image editing screen.3. Tap the button to flip the image horizontally, or the button to flip the image vertically.4. Tap the button and then tap YesYesYesYes to save your changes.Cropping ImagesCropping ImagesCropping ImagesCropping Images1. Open an image from the thumbnail or list view.2. Tap the button to open the image editing screen.3. Tap the button and then tap ContinueContinueContinueContinue in the box that appears.4. Use the stylus to draw a cropping frame that encompasses the area you want to crop from the original image.5. If necessary, tap the crossed arrow at the center of the frame to adjust its position on the original image. You can also tap the small red dots at each corner of the frame to adjust its size.6. Tap the button. The image will be cropped.7. Tap the button and then tap YesYesYesYes to save your changes.Adding Special Effects to ImagesAdding Special Effects to ImagesAdding Special Effects to ImagesAdding Special Effects to ImagesAdding Text to ImagesAdding Text to ImagesAdding Text to ImagesAdding Text to Images1. Open an image from the thumbnail or list view.2. Tap the button to open the image workshop screen.3. Tap Add textAdd textAdd textAdd text.4. Enter the text you want to add to the image and then tap OKOKOKOK.
Using the Application Programs 775. You will see a text frame on the image with the text you just entered in it. If necessary, tap and drag the crossed arrow mark at the center of the text frame to adjust its position on the image, or tap and drag the small red dots at each corner of the text frame to adjust its size.6. If necessary, you can tap the button to change text color, or the button to change text size. You can also tap the button to add more text or edit the text in the text frame.7. Tap the button and then tap YesYesYesYes to save your changes.Adding Clipart to ImagesAdding Clipart to ImagesAdding Clipart to ImagesAdding Clipart to Images1. Open an image from the thumbnail or list view.2. Tap the button to open the image workshop screen.3. Tap Add clipartAdd clipartAdd clipartAdd clipart.4. Tap EmotionsEmotionsEmotionsEmotions and select a clipart category. 5. Tap to select a clipart image. The clipart image will appear on the original image.6. If necessary, you can also do the following:• Tap the button to add more clipart images to the original image.• Delete a clipart image by tapping it on the original image and then tap the button.• Adjust the position of the clipart image by tapping it on the original image, tapping the button and then tap and drag the clipart image.• Adjust the size of the clipart image by tapping it on the original image, tapping the button and then tap and drag the clipart image.
Using the Application Programs78• Rotate the clipart image by tapping it on the original image, tap-ping the button and then tap and drag the clipart image.7. Tap the button and then tap YesYesYesYes to save your changes.Adding FramesAdding FramesAdding FramesAdding Frames1. Open an image from the thumbnail or list view.2. Tap the button to open the image workshop screen.3. Tap Fun houseFun houseFun houseFun house.4. Tap Bobble_headsBobble_headsBobble_headsBobble_heads and select a frame type. 5. Tap to select a frame. The frame will appear on the original image.6. If necessary, you can also do the following:• Adjust the position of the original image by tapping the but-ton and then tap and drag the original image.• Adjust the size of the original image by tapping the button and then tap and drag the dotted border of the original image.• Rotate the original image by tapping the button and then tap and drag the original image.• Flip the original image vertically by tapping the button.7. Tap the button and then tap YesYesYesYes to save your changes.Using Greeting Card TemplatesUsing Greeting Card TemplatesUsing Greeting Card TemplatesUsing Greeting Card Templates1. Open an image from the thumbnail or list view.2. Tap the button to open the image workshop screen.3. Tap GreetingGreetingGreetingGreeting.4. Tap to select a template type. 5. Tap to select a template. The template will appear on the origi-nal image.6. If necessary, you can also do the following:• Adjust the position of the original image by tapping the but-ton and then tap and drag the original image.• Adjust the size of the original image by tapping the button and then tap and drag the dotted border of the original image.• Rotate the original image by tapping the button and then tap and drag the original image.• Flip the original image vertically by tapping the button.7. Tap the button and then tap YesYesYesYes to save your changes.
Using the Application Programs 79Adding Warping EffectsAdding Warping EffectsAdding Warping EffectsAdding Warping Effects1. Open an image from the thumbnail or list view.2. Tap the button to open the image workshop screen.3. Tap WarpingWarpingWarpingWarping.4. Tap WarpWarpWarpWarp and select a pen size for warping: Large penLarge penLarge penLarge pen, Medium Medium Medium Medium pen pen pen pen or Small pen Small pen Small pen Small pen.5. Tap and drag the portions you want to create warping effect on the original image. To clear all changes, tap WarpWarpWarpWarp and the n select Undo all changesUndo all changesUndo all changesUndo all changes.6. Tap the button and then tap YesYesYesYes to save your changes.It is recommended that when you finish using the Photo Baseapplication program, tap PhotoBase and select Exit PhotoBase toclose it in order to save memory space.
Using the Application Programs80TimeThe Time application program allows you to view and set time, date and location information. Besides, you can also set 3 differ-ent alarms.Viewing Current Time and DateViewing Current Time and DateViewing Current Time and DateViewing Current Time and DateYou can view current time and by tapping the icon on the Sta-tus bar, or open the Time application program in the Main screen.In the Time screen, you can:Setting Time and DateSetting Time and DateSetting Time and DateSetting Time and DateSpecifying Your Current LocationSpecifying Your Current LocationSpecifying Your Current LocationSpecifying Your Current LocationBefore setting time and date, you must first select your current location.1. In the Time screen, tap TimeTimeTimeTime and select Set location Set location Set location Set location on the menu that appears.2. In the LocationLocationLocationLocation tab, tap to set the country information.3. Tap the NumbersNumbersNumbersNumbers tab to set the number format.4. Tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.Setting Time and DateSetting Time and DateSetting Time and DateSetting Time and Date1. In the Time screen, tap TimeTimeTimeTime and select Set time & date Set time & date Set time & date Set time & date on the menu that appears.2. In the Time & date Time & date Time & date Time & date tab, enter current time and date.3. Tap the FormatFormatFormatFormat tab and specify time and date format.Tap he re t o s e t time and dateTap here to view time in dif-ferent locationsTap he re to enable/disable alarmsTap here to set alarms
Using the Application Programs 814. Tap to go to the WorkdaysWorkdaysWorkdaysWorkdays tab and set workdays in a week.5. Tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.Setting AlarmsSetting AlarmsSetting AlarmsSetting Alarms1. In the Time screen, tap one of the 3 alarm fields.2. The alarm setting screen will appear.3. Complete necessary setup and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button. You can set up to 3 alarms.Activating/Deactivating AlarmsActivating/Deactivating AlarmsActivating/Deactivating AlarmsActivating/Deactivating AlarmsTo enable or disable an alarm, check or uncheck the checkbox in each alarm field on the Time screen.Operations When an Alarm Goes offOperations When an Alarm Goes offOperations When an Alarm Goes offOperations When an Alarm Goes offWhen an alarm goes off, you can tap SnoozeSnoozeSnoozeSnooze to postpone the alarm for 5 minutes, or SilenceSilenceSilenceSilence to turn off alarm sound. To turn off the alarm, tap DoneDoneDoneDone (or press the key).
Using the Application Programs82To DoThe To do application program helps you to manage your todo items and track the status. Besides, you can also exchange the To do items with that of the Agenda application for easy planning of your daily schedule.Creating New TasksCreating New TasksCreating New TasksCreating New Tasks1. In the To do screen, tap To do To d o To do To do and select NewNewNewNew.2. Tap UnfiledUnfiledUnfiledUnfiled and select a folder where you want to place the new task.3. Enter a description of the task, and then specify the following:• CompletedCompletedCompletedCompleted: check the checkbox if the task is already completed.• PriorityPriorityPriorityPriority: select a priority for the task.• Due dateDue dateDue dateDue date: if the task has a due date, you can tap to check this checkbox, tap the date that appears and then select a date from a calendar.• AlarmAlarmAlarmAlarm: to set alarm, tap to check this checkbox, tap the date and time that appear and then adjust alarm time.• PrivatePrivatePrivatePrivate: if this checkbox is checked, when you synchronize tasks with other devices, the private tasks will not be seen.4. Tap the tab and write a note for the task. 5. Tap the button to save the new task.Viewing TasksViewing TasksViewing TasksViewing TasksYou can view your tasks on the To do screen. Overdue tasks will turn into red. You can sort the tasks by tapping EditEditEditEdit and select Sort on dateSort on dateSort on dateSort on date or Sort on prioritySort on prioritySort on prioritySort on priority.To view a task, tap a task item on the To do screen. The details of the task will appear on the screen.Managing TasksManaging TasksManaging TasksManaging TasksChanging Task StatusChanging Task StatusChanging Task StatusChanging Task StatusIf a task is completed, you can check the checkbox of each task on the To do screen to mark the task as “completed”.Finding a TaskFinding a TaskFinding a TaskFinding a TaskTo find a specific task:1. In the To do screen, tap To doTo d oTo d oTo do and select FindFindFindFind.2. Enter the keyword and select where to search.3. Tap the FindFindFindFind button.4. The tasks that match your search keyword will appear on the screen. You can tap to select and open a task.Editing a TaskEditing a TaskEditing a TaskEditing a Task1. Open a task by tapping it on the To do screen.2. Make changes to the task.3. Tap the button to save your changes.Deleting a TaskDeleting a TaskDeleting a TaskDeleting a Task1. Open a task by tapping it on the To do screen.2. Tap To doTo d oTo d oTo do and select Delete to doDelete to doDelete to doDelete to do.3. Tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button. Deleting Completed TasksDeleting Completed TasksDeleting Completed TasksDeleting Completed Tasks1. In the To do screen, tap To to and select DeleteDeleteDeleteDelete completedcompletedcompletedcompleted.
Using the Application Programs 832. Select whether to delete all completed tasks, or just the com-pleted tasks in a specific folder. 3. Tap YesYesYesYes to delete the tasks.Moving Tasks to the Agenda Application ProgramMoving Tasks to the Agenda Application ProgramMoving Tasks to the Agenda Application ProgramMoving Tasks to the Agenda Application Program1. Open a task by tapping it on the To do screen.2. Tap To doTo d oTo d oTo do and select Move to AgendaMove to AgendaMove to AgendaMove to Agenda.3. Tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.Pasting Tasks from the Agenda Application ProgramPasting Tasks from the Agenda Application ProgramPasting Tasks from the Agenda Application ProgramPasting Tasks from the Agenda Application Program1. Cut or copy an agenda entry in the Agenda application pro-gram.2. In the To do screen, tap EditEditEditEdit and select Paste entryPaste entryPaste entryPaste entry.Sending TasksSending TasksSending TasksSending Tasks1. Open a task on the To do screen.2. Tap To doTo d oTo d oTo do and select Send asSend asSend asSend as.3. Select from the following and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button:• SMSSMSSMSSMS: send the task to another mobile phone via an SMS mes-sage. Enter the number of the recipient and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.• MMSMMSMMSMMS: send the task to another mobile phone as an MMS attachment. The MMS message screen will follow for you to compose the message.• BluetoothBluetoothBluetoothBluetooth: send the task to other devices that support Bluetooth technology. A box will appear showing found paired devices. Tap to select a device and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.• IRIRIRIR: send the task to other devices that support infrared connec-tion. Align the infrared port of your P31 with that of the device and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.Managing Task FoldersManaging Task FoldersManaging Task FoldersManaging Task Folders1. In the To do screen, tap AllAllAllAll and select Edit foldersEdit foldersEdit foldersEdit folders.2. You can:• Tap the AddAddAddAdd button to create a new folder. Enter the name for the new folder and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.• Tap to select a folder on the list and then tap the DeleteDeleteDeleteDelete button to delete the selected folder.• Tap the RenameRenameRenameRename button to rename selected folder. Enter a new name and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.To do PreferencesTo do PreferencesTo do PreferencesTo do Preferences1. In the To do screen, tap EditEditEditEdit and select PreferencesPreferencesPreferencesPreferences.2. Set the following items:• Display due datesDisplay due datesDisplay due datesDisplay due dates: if unchecked, the set due dates for each task will not appear on the To do screen.• Display completedDisplay completedDisplay completedDisplay completed: if unchecked, the completed tasks will not appear on the To do screen.• Alarm soundAlarm soundAlarm soundAlarm sound: tap to select a preferred alarm sound from the drop-down list.• Alarm vibratorAlarm vibratorAlarm vibratorAlarm vibrator: if checked, P31 will vibrate when the task alarm goes off.
Using the Application Programs84Video PlayerWith Video player, you can view video clips captured by the cam-era or transferred from other devices. The Video player applica-tion program accepts video clips in the MPEG 4, 3GP format.Viewing Video Clips Using Video PlayerViewing Video Clips Using Video PlayerViewing Video Clips Using Video PlayerViewing Video Clips Using Video Player1. Tap the Video player Video player Video player Video player application program icon in the Main screen.2. Tap All All All All and select a folder. You can select to view the video clips in the phone memory, the memory card or both.3. The thumbnails and related time, date and length information of the video clip files will appear.4. Tap to select a video clip you want to play and then tap the button (or press the key). Video player will start playing the video clip.When copying video files to the phone memory/memory card, putthem in the folder named "video" in the "Media files" folder. Youcan also create new sub-folders in the "video" folder to store videofiles.Options When Viewing Video ClipsOptions When Viewing Video ClipsOptions When Viewing Video ClipsOptions When Viewing Video ClipsWhen viewing video clips, you can:• Tap the icon or anywhere on the video image to switch between the normal and full screen view modes.• Tap the button (or press the key) to pause the video image.• Tap the button (or press the key) to play the next video clip.• Tap the button (or press the key) to play the pre-vious video clip.• Tap the button to open a dialog where you can adjust the playback volume. Or you can directly press the or key to adjust it.• Tap the button to stop playing the video and return to the file list screen.• Tap the button (or press the key) to return to the previous screen.Managing Video FoldersManaging Video FoldersManaging Video FoldersManaging Video Folders1. In the Video player screen, tap AllAllAllAll and select Edit foldersEdit foldersEdit foldersEdit folders.2. You can:• Tap the AddAddAddAdd button to create a new folder. Enter the name for the new folder and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.• Tap to select a folder on the list and then tap the DeleteDeleteDeleteDelete button to delete the selected folder.• Tap the RenameRenameRenameRename button to rename selected folder. Enter a new name and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.Managing Video ClipsManaging Video ClipsManaging Video ClipsManaging Video ClipsDeleting Video ClipsDeleting Video ClipsDeleting Video ClipsDeleting Video Clips1. Tap AllAllAllAll and select a folder that contains the video clip you want to delete.2. Tap to select the video clip you want to delete.3. Tap the button, and then tap YesYesYesYes .
Using the Application Programs 85Renaming Video ClipsRenaming Video ClipsRenaming Video ClipsRenaming Video Clips1. Tap AllAllAllAll and select a folder that contains the video clip you want to rename.2. Tap to select the video clip you want to delete.3. Tap the button.4. Enter the new name in the dialog that appears and then tap OKOKOKOK.Sending Video ClipsSending Video ClipsSending Video ClipsSending Video Clips1. Tap AllAllAllAll and select a folder that contains the video clip you want to send.2. Tap to select the video clip you want to send.3. Tap the button.4. Select from the following and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button:• MMSMMSMMSMMS: send the video clip to another mobile phone as an MMS attachment. The MMS message screen will follow for you to compose the message.• BluetoothBluetoothBluetoothBluetooth: send the video clip to other devices that support Bluetooth technology. A box will appear showing found paired devices. Tap to select a device and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.• IRIRIRIR: send the video clip to other devices that support infrared connection. Align the infrared port of your P31 with that of the device and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.Viewing Video Clip InformationViewing Video Clip InformationViewing Video Clip InformationViewing Video Clip Information1. Tap AllAllAllAll and select a folder.2. Tap to select a video clip.3. Tap the button. The information about the video clip will appear on the screen.You can also tap Options and use the commands.It is recommended that when you finish using the Video playerapplication program, tap Video and select Exit to close it in orderto save memory space.
Using the Application Programs86VoiceYou can use the Voice application program to record voice notes and save them as sound clips. You can also send them via MMS and Email, or use them as ring tones.Creating a New Voice NoteCreating a New Voice NoteCreating a New Voice NoteCreating a New Voice Note1. In the Voice screen, tap VoiceVoi ceVoi ceVoice and then select New Voice note New Voice note New Voice note New Voice note, or tap the NewNewNewNew button.2. Tap the button to start recording.3. To stop recording, tap the button. The recording will be saved automatically with recording date and time. You can also tap the button to play the voice note.It is recommended that you keep the distance between the soundsource and the microphone of P31 within about 10 ~ 15 cm in orderto obtain better recording quality.Playing Voice NotesPlaying Voice NotesPlaying Voice NotesPlaying Voice Notes1. In the Voice screen, tap the or button to select a voice note.2. Tap the button to start playing the selected voice note.3. To adjust playback volume, drag the volume slider to the left or right.4. To pause playing the voice note, tap the button. To resume normal playback, tap the button again.Deleting Voice NotesDeleting Voice NotesDeleting Voice NotesDeleting Voice Notes1. In the Voice screen, tap the or button to select the voice note to delete.2. Tap the DeleteDeleteDeleteDelete button.Sending Voice NotesSending Voice NotesSending Voice NotesSending Voice Notes1. In the Voice screen, tap the or button to select a voice note to send.2. Tap VoiceVo i c eVo i c eVoice and then select Send asSend asSend asSend as.3. Select from the following and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button:• MMSMMSMMSMMS: send the voice note to another mobile phone as an MMS attachment. The MMS message screen will follow for you to compose the message.• BluetoothBluetoothBluetoothBluetooth: send the voice note to other devices that support Bluetooth technology. A box will appear showing found paired devices. Tap to select a device and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.• IRIRIRIR: send the voice note to other devices that support infrared connection. Align the infrared port of your P31 with that of the device and then tap the SendSendSendSend button.
Expanding the Capabilities of Your P31 87Expanding the Capabilities of Your P31Expanding the Capabilities of Your P31Expanding the Capabilities of Your P31Expanding the Capabilities of Your P31Installing Application ProgramsThe Symbian operating system adopted by your P31 is an open system in the industry, and you can install various application programs designed for it. These programs can be obtained from the Internet, from Email attachments, on CDs, memory cards or from other devices.The installation files of the application programs are available in the following formats:• SIS (Symbian Standard Installation)• JAR (Java Archive)Application programs not officially approved and tested by BenQmay result in malfunction or loss of data, and BenQ should not beheld responsible for these damages.Installing Application Programs from the InternetInstalling Application Programs from the InternetInstalling Application Programs from the InternetInstalling Application Programs from the InternetUsually when you download an application program from the Internet, installation will start automatically after the file is com-pleted saved to your P31. Follow the instructions of the installer to complete the installation process.Installing Application Programs from Installation Installing Application Programs from Installation Installing Application Programs from Installation Installing Application Programs from Installation FilesFilesFilesFilesFollow the steps below to install application programs from the installation files on CDs, memory cards, Emails or received from other devices.1. Locate the installation file and save it to P31 or the memory card.2. In the Main screen, tap LauncherLauncherLauncherLauncher and select InstallInstallInstallInstall.3. The available programs for installation will appear in the box. Tap to select the program you want to install and then tap InstallInstallInstallInstall.Uninstalling Application ProgramsUninstalling Application ProgramsUninstalling Application ProgramsUninstalling Application ProgramsTo uninstall application programs from your P31:1. In the Main screen, tap LauncherLauncherLauncherLauncher and select UninstallUninstallUninstallUninstall.2. Installed programs on your P31 will appear. Tap to select the program you want to uninstall and then tap UninstallUninstallUninstallUninstall.Installing/Removing a Memory CardWith additional memory cards you can easily expand the mem-ory space of your P31 for storing more programs or files or exchange them with other users. Your P31 accepts the following types of memory cards:• Standard or Mini (a memory card converter is required) SD (Secure Digital)• MMC (Multimedia Memory Card)Close all running programs that use the memory card beforeremoving it. Otherwise data error or loss will occur, or the memorycard itself will be damaged.
Expanding the Capabilities of Your P3188Installing a Standard Memory CardInstalling a Standard Memory CardInstalling a Standard Memory CardInstalling a Standard Memory Card3. Close the protective cover.Installing a Mini SD Memory CardInstalling a Mini SD Memory CardInstalling a Mini SD Memory CardInstalling a Mini SD Memory Card1. Open the protective cover on the memory card slot as shown.2. Insert the memory card all the way into the slot. Pay attention to the direction of the metal contacts on the memory card when inserting.1. Insert the Mini SD mem-ory card into the memory card converter.2. Open the protective cover on the memory card slot as shown.3. Insert the memory card converter all the way into the slot. Pay attention to the direction of the metal contacts when inserting.
Expanding the Capabilities of Your P31 89Removing a Memory CardRemoving a Memory CardRemoving a Memory CardRemoving a Memory Card1. Close all running programs that use the memory card.2. Open the protective cover on the memory card slot.4. Remove the memory card from the slot.5. Close the protective cover.Formatting a Memory CardFormatting a Memory CardFormatting a Memory CardFormatting a Memory Card• Formatting the memory card will cause all programs and file dataon the card to disappear.• Make sure the write-protection switch on the memory card hasbeen moved to the write-enabled position.1. Make sure that the power of P31 is sufficient and not too low. 2. In the Main screen, tap the Control panelControl panelControl panelControl panel application program icon.3. Tap Format diskFormat diskFormat diskFormat disk.4. From the dialog that appears, tap to select the disk you want to format.5. Tap FormatFormatFormatFormat. Your P31 will begin formatting the memory card.Do not remove the memory card while formatting. Otherwise thecard will be damaged.Renaming a Memory CardRenaming a Memory CardRenaming a Memory CardRenaming a Memory Card1. In the Main screen, tap the Control panelControl panelControl panelControl panel program icon.2. Tap Format diskFormat diskFormat diskFormat disk.3. From the dialog box that appears, tap to select the disk you want to rename.4. Tap RenameRenameRenameRename and enter the new name in the NameNameNameName field.5. Tap DoneDoneDoneDone.3. Push the memory card inward using your finger-nail or the opposite side of the stylus. The card will pop up from the slot.
Managing and Personalizing Your P3190Managing and Personalizing Your P31Managing and Personalizing Your P31Managing and Personalizing Your P31Managing and Personalizing Your P31Managing Application ProgramsGrouping Application ProgramsGrouping Application ProgramsGrouping Application ProgramsGrouping Application ProgramsYou can put application programs in different groups (folders) for easier access.1. In the Main screen, tap AllAllAllAll and select Edit foldersEdit foldersEdit foldersEdit folders.2. You can:• Tap the AddAddAddAdd button to create a new folder. Enter the name for the new folder and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.• Tap to select a folder on the list and then tap the DeleteDeleteDeleteDelete button to delete the selected folder.• Tap the RenameRenameRenameRename button to rename selected folder. Enter a new name and then tap the DoneDoneDoneDone button.Setting Application Programs on the Application Setting Application Programs on the Application Setting Application Programs on the Application Setting Application Programs on the Application Shortcut BarShortcut BarShortcut BarShortcut BarYou can setup the application program shortcuts located on the application shortcut bar by following the steps below:1. In the Main screen, tap ViewViewViewView and select PreferencesPreferencesPreferencesPreferences.2. Tap to select the icon of the application program to be replaced on the application shortcut bar in the dialog, and then tap the Set shortcutSet shortcutSet shortcutSet shortcut drop-down list to select a new application pro-gram.3. Tap DoneDoneDoneDone. File ManagementWhen connected to a PC that runs P31 Handset Manager, youcan manage the files in your P31 from PC easily.For more information about how to install and configure P31 Hand-set Manager, please refer to "Installing BenQ P31 Handset Man-ager" on page 96.1. Make sure that the power of your P31 is on and the connection mode has been set to PC ConnectPC ConnectPC ConnectPC Connect (See "USB Cable" on page 53). 2. Connect the USB connector on P31 to a USB port on the PC using the supplied Data cable.3. On your PC Desktop, double-click the icon.4. The file browser window will appear.
Managing and Personalizing Your P31 915. Double-click the icon.6. The file directory in your P31 will appear. Now you can:• Manage files on P31 as you would on your PC.• Exchange files between PC and P31 using the cut, copy and paste commands.When exchanging files, make sure that you put the files in theirspecific folders on the memory card, otherwise P31 may not beable to recognize them correctly. For example, when copyingmusic files to the memory card, put them in the folder named“audio” in the “Media files” folder. The folders will be created auto-matically when running their corresponding application programs.For example, the “audio” folder will be created after you run theMusic player application program.Personalizing Your P31Customizing User ProfilesCustomizing User ProfilesCustomizing User ProfilesCustomizing User ProfilesYou can personalize how your P31 looks and sounds by configur-ing and applying user profiles. A user profile is a combination of user settings, including sound settings, display theme settings and appearance settings. You can also setup different profiles for use in different occasions.To customize a user profile:1. In the Main screen, tap the Control panel Control panel Control panel Control panel application program icon to open Control panel.2. Tap User ProfilesUser ProfilesUser ProfilesUser Profiles.You can also enter the profile setup screen by tapping the iconon the Status bar and then tap Setting in the dialog that appears.3. Tap to select a profile from the ProfilesProfilesProfilesProfiles drop-down menu.4. Specify the settings by selecting options in drop-down menus.You can tap the icon to listen to the sound.Changing ThemesChanging ThemesChanging ThemesChanging ThemesTo select a display theme, tap Apply Theme Apply Theme Apply Theme Apply Theme and select a theme from the dialog box that follows and then tap SelectSelectSelectSelect.Changing AppearanceChanging AppearanceChanging AppearanceChanging AppearanceTo select a different picture as the background image of the Main screen, tap Apply AppearanceApply AppearanceApply AppearanceApply Appearance and then select Find image Find image Find image Find image in the Background Background Background Background drop-down menu. A new dialog box will follow allowing you to select an image. Tap to select a desired image and then tap SelectSelectSelectSelect, Done Done Done Done.You can also drag the slider beside the image to change its size onthe screen, or tap the Tile checkbox to tile smaller images on thescreen.
Managing and Personalizing Your P31925. Tap SaveSaveSaveSave to save, or DoneDoneDoneDone to save and apply current profile set-tings.Selecting a User ProfileSelecting a User ProfileSelecting a User ProfileSelecting a User Profile1. In the Main screen, tap the Control panel Control panel Control panel Control panel application program icon to open Control panel.2. Tap User ProfilesUser ProfilesUser ProfilesUser Profiles.3. Tap to select a profile from the ProfilesProfilesProfilesProfiles drop-down menu.4. Tap DoneDoneDoneDone.
Getting Your P31 Connected and Synchronized 93Getting Your P31 Connected and SynchronizedGetting Your P31 Connected and SynchronizedGetting Your P31 Connected and SynchronizedGetting Your P31 Connected and SynchronizedConnecting P31 to Other DevicesYou can connect your P31 to other devices using the following connections:• Infrared connection• Bluetooth connection• USB connectionAfter a connection is established (except USB connection), you can use the Send asSend asSend asSend as commands in various application programs to send data to or receive data from the connected devices.Infrared ConnectionInfrared ConnectionInfrared ConnectionInfrared Connection1. Refer to the documentation of the device to enable its infrared function.2. On P31, tap the Control panel program icon in the Main screen and select InfraredInfraredInfraredInfrared, OnOnOnOn or On for 10 minutesOn for 10 minutesOn for 10 minutesOn for 10 minutes.3. Tap DoneDoneDoneDone.4. Align the infrared port of your P31 with that on the device to be connected. Make sure that the distance in between does not exceed 1 meter (1 m) and there is no obstacles to obstruct transmission.5. Now you can use the Send asSend asSend asSend as command of the application pro-gram to send data, or receive data sent from the connected device. When data is received, you will be prompted to select ViewViewViewView to view the received data, or DoneDoneDoneDone to save data to the spe-cific location of the application program.USB ConnectionUSB ConnectionUSB ConnectionUSB Connection1. Refer to "Installing BenQ P31 Handset Manager" on page 96 to install and configure P31 Handset Manager.2. Make sure that the power of your P31 is on and the connection mode has been set to PC ConnectPC ConnectPC ConnectPC Connect (See "USB Cable" on page 53). 3. Connect the USB connector on P31 to a USB port on the PC using the supplied Data cable.4. When P31 is connected, the icon on the Windows status area located at the lower right corner of the screen will change to .Bluetooth ConnectionBluetooth ConnectionBluetooth ConnectionBluetooth ConnectionBluetooth uses radio waves to enable wireless connections between your P31 and other Bluetooth-enabled devices within a range of approximately 10 metres. Typically, using Bluetooth you can connect your P31 to a telephone headset or a PC.Establishing Bluetooth ConnectionEstablishing Bluetooth ConnectionEstablishing Bluetooth ConnectionEstablishing Bluetooth ConnectionRefer to the steps below for how to connect your P31 to a PC via Bluetooth connection.1. Tap Control panelControl panelControl panelControl panel on the Main screen and then select Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-toothtoothtoothtooth on the ConnectionsConnectionsConnectionsConnections tab.2. Check the Bluetooth on Bluetooth on Bluetooth on Bluetooth on checkbox to become connectable to other devices, and then select YesYesYesYes or For 10 minutesFor 10 minutesFor 10 minutesFor 10 minutes in Visible Visible Visible Visible for other devicesfor other devicesfor other devicesfor other devices.3. Set up Receiving itemsReceiving itemsReceiving itemsReceiving items as Always receive Always receive Always receive Always receive or Ask firstAsk firstAsk firstAsk first.
Getting Your P31 Connected and Synchronized944. If necessary, you can also enter a new name for your P31 in the Name of my deviceName of my deviceName of my deviceName of my device box.5. Make sure the Bluetooth connection of the device you want to connect is activated. 6. Tap the DevicesDevicesDevicesDevices tab and then AddAddAddAdd. Your P31 searches for all devices in the vicinity.7. Tap to select the device you want your P31 to pair with and, if necessary, enter a passkey. When the passkey is accepted, the pairing process is complete.8. On your PC (or other Bluetooth devices), a Bluetooth PIN Bluetooth PIN Bluetooth PIN Bluetooth PIN Code RequiredCode RequiredCode RequiredCode Required bubble will pop up. Click the bubble, enter the passkey in the dialog that appears and then click OKOKOKOK. The pass-key entered here must match that entered in step 7.• The Bluetooth PIN code is a set of code for pairing and identifyingBluetooth devices. You can use any combination of numbers orletters for the code. However, the code entered on your P31 andthe Bluetooth device must be identical. • If you are using a Bluetooth headset, please check the documen-tation that comes with the headset for the Bluetooth PIN code.9. Double-click the My Bluetooth PlacesMy Bluetooth PlacesMy Bluetooth PlacesMy Bluetooth Places icon on the Desktop and select View devices in rangeView devices in rangeView devices in rangeView devices in range. P31 icon will appear.10. Double-click P31 icon and all available services will appear.11. Double-click a service icon to use the service it represents:• Audio gateway on P31Audio gateway on P31Audio gateway on P31Audio gateway on P31: Allows you to transfer voice during a phone call from P31 to the speakers on your PC.• Bluetooth Serial Port on P31Bluetooth Serial Port on P31Bluetooth Serial Port on P31Bluetooth Serial Port on P31: Allows you to synchronize data between P31 and PC via Bluetooth connection.• Dial-up Networking on P31Dial-up Networking on P31Dial-up Networking on P31Dial-up Networking on P31: Allows you to use P31 as a modem to connect to the Internet (refer to "Setting up GPRS Modem via Bluetooth Connection" on page 95 for more detailed description).• Object Push on P31Object Push on P31Object Push on P31Object Push on P31: Allows you to exchange entries (files, PIM data..., etc.) between P31 and PC.Breaking Bluetooth ConnectionBreaking Bluetooth ConnectionBreaking Bluetooth ConnectionBreaking Bluetooth Connection1. Tap Control panelControl panelControl panelControl panel on the Main screen and then select Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-toothtoothtoothtooth on the ConnectionsConnectionsConnectionsConnections tab.2. Uncheck the Bluetooth on Bluetooth on Bluetooth on Bluetooth on checkbox and then tap DoneDoneDoneDone.Using P31 as a GPRS ModemSetting up GPRS Modem via USB ConnectionSetting up GPRS Modem via USB ConnectionSetting up GPRS Modem via USB ConnectionSetting up GPRS Modem via USB Connection1. Install BenQ P31 Handset Manager.• For more information about how to install and configure P31Handset Manager, please refer to "Installing BenQ P31 HandsetManager" on page 96.• The steps below describe the setup procedure in Windows XP. Ifyou are using other Windows operating systems, please followsimilar steps.2. Make sure that the power of your P31 is on and the connection mode has been set to ModemModemModemModem (See "USB Cable" on page 53). 3. Connect the USB connector on P31 to a USB port on the PC using the supplied Data cable.4. On your PC, click the StartStartStartStart button on Windows Taskbar, right-click on My ComputerMy ComputerMy ComputerMy Computer and select PropertiesPropertiesPropertiesProperties.5. Click the HardwareHardwareHardwareHardware tab and then click Device ManagerDevice ManagerDevice ManagerDevice Manager.6. Double-click ModemsModemsModemsModems, and then P31 ModemP31 ModemP31 ModemP31 Modem.7. In the dialog that appears, click the AdvancedAdvancedAdvancedAdvanced tab.8. Enter the following string in the Extra initialization commandsExtra initialization commandsExtra initialization commandsExtra initialization commands box, and then click OKOKOKOK.+cgdcont=1,”ip”,”APN”
Getting Your P31 Connected and Synchronized 95Consult your network service provider for the APN and replace theAPN in the string above with the actual one.9. Click the StartStartStartStart button on Windows Taskbar and then select Connect toConnect toConnect toConnect to, Show all connectionsShow all connectionsShow all connectionsShow all connections.10. Click Create a new connectionCreate a new connectionCreate a new connectionCreate a new connection.11. In the New Connection WizardNew Connection WizardNew Connection WizardNew Connection Wizard dialog, click NextNextNextNext.12. Click Connect to the InternetConnect to the InternetConnect to the InternetConnect to the Internet and then NextNextNextNext.13. Click Set up my connection manuallySet up my connection manuallySet up my connection manuallySet up my connection manually and then NextNextNextNext.14. Click Connect using a dial-up modemConnect using a dial-up modemConnect using a dial-up modemConnect using a dial-up modem and then NextNextNextNext.15. In the dialog that follows, click to choose Modem - P31 Modem - P31 Modem - P31 Modem - P31 ModemModemModemModem and then click NextNextNextNext.16. In the dialog that follows, enter a connection name in the ISP ISP ISP ISP name name name name box, and then click NextNextNextNext.17. Enter *99# *99# *99# *99# in Phone numberPhone numberPhone numberPhone number box in the dialog that follows and then click NextNextNextNext.18. Enter the user name and password in the dialog that follows and then click NextNextNextNext.Consult your network service provider for the user name and pass-word if required.19. Click FinishFinishFinishFinish, and then click PropertiesPropertiesPropertiesProperties in the ConnectConnectConnectConnect dialog that follows.20. Click ConfigureConfigureConfigureConfigure, uncheck Enable hardware flow controlEnable hardware flow controlEnable hardware flow controlEnable hardware flow control and then click OKOKOKOK.21. Click OKOKOKOK to return to the ConnectConnectConnectConnect dialog. Now you can click DialDialDialDial to start using P31 as a GPRS modem to connect to the Internet.Setting up GPRS Modem via Bluetooth Connec-Setting up GPRS Modem via Bluetooth Connec-Setting up GPRS Modem via Bluetooth Connec-Setting up GPRS Modem via Bluetooth Connec-tiontiontiontion1. Perform step 1 through 8 in "Establishing Bluetooth Connec-tion" on page 93 to establish Bluetooth connection.2. On your PC, click the StartStartStartStart button on Windows Taskbar, right-click on My ComputerMy ComputerMy ComputerMy Computer and select PropertiesPropertiesPropertiesProperties.3. Click the HardwareHardwareHardwareHardware tab and then click Device ManagerDevice ManagerDevice ManagerDevice Manager.4. Double-click ModemsModemsModemsModems, and then Bluetooth ModemBluetooth ModemBluetooth ModemBluetooth Modem.5. In the dialog that appears, click the AdvancedAdvancedAdvancedAdvanced tab.6. Enter the following string in the Extra initialization commandsExtra initialization commandsExtra initialization commandsExtra initialization commands box, and then click OKOKOKOK.+cgdcont=1,”ip”,”APN”Consult your network service provider for the APN and replace theAPN in the string above with the actual one.7. Double-click the My Bluetooth PlacesMy Bluetooth PlacesMy Bluetooth PlacesMy Bluetooth Places icon on the Desktop and select View devices in rangeView devices in rangeView devices in rangeView devices in range. The P31 icon will appear.8. Double-click the P31 icon and all available services will appear.9. Double-click the Dial-up Networking on P31Dial-up Networking on P31Dial-up Networking on P31Dial-up Networking on P31 service icon.10. Click PropertiesPropertiesPropertiesProperties in the ConnectConnectConnectConnect dialog that follows.11. Click ConfigureConfigureConfigureConfigure, uncheck Enable hardware flow controlEnable hardware flow controlEnable hardware flow controlEnable hardware flow control and then click OKOKOKOK.12. Enter *99# *99# *99# *99# in Phone numberPhone numberPhone numberPhone number box and click OKOKOKOK to return to the ConnectConnectConnectConnect dialog. 13. Now you can click DialDialDialDial to start using P31 as a GPRS modem to connect to the Internet.
Getting Your P31 Connected and Synchronized96BenQ P31 Handset ManagerThe BenQ P31 Handset Manager on the software CD is a useful tool for getting your P31 connected to and synchronized with a desktop or laptop PC running. With P31 Handset Manager, you can:• Perform synchronization of data between your P31 and desk-top/laptop PC.• Back up data from P31 to PC or restore data from PC to P31.• Manage files between P31 and PCInstalling BenQ P31 Handset ManagerInstalling BenQ P31 Handset ManagerInstalling BenQ P31 Handset ManagerInstalling BenQ P31 Handset ManagerIf the menu does not appear, run the file “P31Setup.exe“on the PCSynchronization Tool CD.Program dataon P31Can be synchronized with the data ofthe following programs on your PCContacts • Microsoft Outlook• Windows Address BookCalendar • Microsoft OutlookTasks • Microsoft OutlookMessages • Microsoft Outlook1. Insert the PC Synchro-nization Tool CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The software installation menu will appear on the screen. Click EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish.2. Click P31 Handset P31 Handset P31 Handset P31 Handset ManagerManagerManagerManager.3. Click Install Install Install Install.
Getting Your P31 Connected and Synchronized 977. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.8. Connect the USB connector on P31 to a USB port on the PC using the supplied Data cable.If the New Hardware Found dialog appears after P31 is connected,follow below steps:1. Click Install from a list or specific location, and then click Next.2. Click Browse and select P31 Handset Manager CD directory.3. Click Next, Continue anyway. 4. If this dialog appears, click Continue any-Continue any-Continue any-Continue any-waywaywayway and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. 5. Click to select the lan-guage you want to install.6. Click Install the BenQ Install the BenQ Install the BenQ Install the BenQ Handset ManagerHandset ManagerHandset ManagerHandset Manager.9. After your P31 is success-fully detected by the PC, the dialog box will appear on the screen. Click NextNextNextNext.10. Click NextNextNextNext.
Getting Your P31 Connected and Synchronized98The connection status is indicated by the icons on the Windowsstatus area located at the lower right corner of the screen:: Connected and data transmission is in progress: DisconnectedFor more information on how to perform synchronization setup,refer to the on-line help by clicking Help.Synchronizing DataPerforming Local Synchronization Using BenQ Performing Local Synchronization Using BenQ Performing Local Synchronization Using BenQ Performing Local Synchronization Using BenQ P31 Handset ManagerP31 Handset ManagerP31 Handset ManagerP31 Handset ManagerUsing the supplied Data cable and the P31 Handset Manager soft-ware program, you can easily keep your P31 data synchronized with the data on your PC.• The synchronization setup must be completed before you canperform synchronization.• During the synchronization process, do not unplug the USB cableor remove the battery of P31.11. Specify a name for your P31 and click NextNextNextNext.12. Click FinishFinishFinishFinish.13. Click OKOKOKOK.14. A window will follow. Here you can configure the settings for synchro-nizing the data between your P31 and the PC.
Getting Your P31 Connected and Synchronized 991. Make sure that the power of your P31 is on. Connect the USB connector on P31 to a USB port on the PC using the supplied Data cable.2. On your PC, click the StartStartStartStart button on Windows Taskbar and select ProgramsProgramsProgramsPrograms, BenQBenQBenQBenQ, SynchroniseSynchroniseSynchroniseSynchronise. Or, you can also right-click the icon on the Windows status area located at the lower right corner of the screen and select SynchroniseSynchroniseSynchroniseSynchronise.3. The synchronization will start automatically.You can also perform synchronization via infrared or Bluetoothconnection.To perform synchronization via infrared connection:1. Enable the infrared function of your PC.2. Enable the infrared function of P31.3. Right-click on the icon and select Properties.4. Check the Infrared checkbox and click Close. If infrared connec-tion is established and the icon changes to , you can start the synchronization operation.To perform synchronization via Bluetooth connection:1. Refer to "Establishing Bluetooth Connection" on page 93 toestablish Bluetooth connection with the PC.2. Right-click on the icon and select Properties.3. Check the Bluetooth checkbox and click Close. If Bluetooth con-nection is established and the icon changes to , you canstart the synchronization operation.Performing Remote Synchronization with a ServerPerforming Remote Synchronization with a ServerPerforming Remote Synchronization with a ServerPerforming Remote Synchronization with a ServerIf you are frequently on the move and need to keep your data synchronized, remote sync will be an ideal choice. Remote syn-chronization requires support of the following from your net-work service provider:• GPRS or dial-up data connection service• A synchronization serverIn order to perform remote synchronization, you need to cor-rectly configure the remote synchronization settings.Configuring Remote Synchronization SettingsConfiguring Remote Synchronization SettingsConfiguring Remote Synchronization SettingsConfiguring Remote Synchronization SettingsConsult your network service provider and obtain the following information:• Remote synchronization server address• User name and passwordNext, configure the remote synchronization settings following the steps below.1. In the Main screen, tap the Remote syncRemote syncRemote syncRemote sync program icon.2. Tap EditEditEditEdit and select PreferencesPreferencesPreferencesPreferences.3. According to the data obtained form your network service pro-vider, complete the settings on the ServerServerServerServer and ProtocolProtocolProtocolProtocol tabs.4. Tap DoneDoneDoneDone.Performing Remote SynchronizationPerforming Remote SynchronizationPerforming Remote SynchronizationPerforming Remote Synchronization1. In the Main screen, tap the Remote syncRemote syncRemote syncRemote sync program icon.2. Tap Remote syncRemote syncRemote syncRemote sync and select Start syncStart syncStart syncStart sync.Backing up and Restoring DataIn order to ensure the safety of your personal data, we recom-mend that you regularly back up the data on your P31 to PC. Using P31 Handset Manager, you can perform data back up and restoration easily.
Getting Your P31 Connected and Synchronized100Backing up P31 Data to PCBacking up P31 Data to PCBacking up P31 Data to PCBacking up P31 Data to PC1. Make sure that the power of your P31 is on. Connect the USB connector on P31 to a USB port on the PC using the supplied Data cable.2. On your PC, click the StartStartStartStart button on Windows Taskbar and select ProgramsProgramsProgramsPrograms, BenQBenQBenQBenQ, Backup and RestoreBackup and RestoreBackup and RestoreBackup and Restore. Or, you can also right-click the icon on the Windows status area located at the lower right corner of the screen and select Backup and RestoreBackup and RestoreBackup and RestoreBackup and Restore. The following Backup and Restore program window will appear.3. Select a phone from the Phone drop-down list. This step can be skipped if there is only one phone connected to your PC.4. Click BackupBackupBackupBackup. The following dialog box will appear.5. A message reminding you that during backup you will not be able to make or receive phone calls will pop up. Click OKOKOKOK.6. The backup process starts and you will be notified when the process is finished. Restoring P31 Data from PCRestoring P31 Data from PCRestoring P31 Data from PCRestoring P31 Data from PC1. Make sure that the power of your P31 is on. Connect the USB connector on P31 to a USB port on the PC using the supplied Data cable.
Getting Your P31 Connected and Synchronized 1012. On your PC, click the StartStartStartStart button on Windows Taskbar and select ProgramsProgramsProgramsPrograms, BenQBenQBenQBenQ, Backup and RestoreBackup and RestoreBackup and RestoreBackup and Restore. Or, you can also right-click the icon on the Windows status area located at the lower right corner of the screen and select Backup and RestoreBackup and RestoreBackup and RestoreBackup and Restore. The following Backup and Restore program window will appear.3. Select a phone from the PhonePhonePhonePhone drop-down list. This step can be skipped if there is only one phone connected to your PC.4. Click to select backup data on the left part of the window, and then click RestoreRestoreRestoreRestore. The restore action will start immediately.• Do not perform backup or restoration when the storage space onP31 is low. Try deleting unnecessary files to free some space.• During the backup or restoration process, do not unplug the USBcable or remove the battery of P31.For more information about backing up and restoring P31 datausing the Backup and Restore program, click Help in the programwindow and select Help topics.
Care and Maintenance102Care and MaintenanceCare and MaintenanceCare and MaintenanceCare and MaintenanceYour P31 is a delicate electronic device and shall be used and han-dled carefully in compliance with the instructions below. Failure to observe these instructions may cause your product warranty to void.• Do not use your P31 in dusty and humid areas. It is extremely vulnerable to liquid, and sand grains can cause scratches on the surface of your P31.• Do not store your P31 in extremely hot or cold areas. Heat can cause damage to both the outer case and inside components. In an extremely cold area, moisture can build from inside of P31 after you turn it on and result in damages.• Do not drop, shake or knock on your phone.• Do not use strong detergents, thinners or other corrosive liquid to clean your P31. Instead, use the supplied cloth to clean it. If necessary, use mild detergents.• Keep your P31, batteries and accessories away from reach of small children.• Use only supplied or BenQ original or approved accessories with your P31.• Follow your local regulations concerning the safety of mobile phone usage.• The battery should be used and charged under normal room temperature. If the battery is charged in environments where the temperature is higher than 45 (113 ) or lower than 0 (32 ), charging will be stopped automatically and will not continue unless the temperature returns to the normal range.• Do not store the battery in locations where the temperature is below -10 (14 ) or above 45 (113 ).• Do not leave the P31 in a car or any vehicle.°C°F°C°F°C°F°C°F
Troubleshooting Information 103Troubleshooting InformationTroubleshooting InformationTroubleshooting InformationTroubleshooting InformationIf you encounter problems when using your P31, please refer to the troubleshooting information below to solve them. If the problem still persists after you have tried the suggested solutions, please contact your dealer or BenQ customer service for assis-tance.Do not attempt to disassemble P31 by yourself. There are no userserviceable parts inside.Call Related ProblemsCannot make outgoing calls.Cannot make outgoing calls.Cannot make outgoing calls.Cannot make outgoing calls.Check the following:• Is your P31 in the FlightFlightFlightFlight mode? Change to the Phone onPhone onPhone onPhone on mode so you can use the call related functions.• Is there a SIM card in the phone? Install a valid SIM card.• Is the signal strength strong enough? Try moving to a different location to obtain better signal reception.• Is the call barring feature activated? Deactivate the feature if necessary.• Is the fixed dial number feature activated? Deactivate the feature if necessary.Cannot answer incoming calls.Cannot answer incoming calls.Cannot answer incoming calls.Cannot answer incoming calls.Check the following:• Is your P31 in the FlightFlightFlightFlight mode? Change to the Phone onPhone onPhone onPhone on mode so you can use the call related functions.• Is there a SIM card in the phone? Install a valid SIM card.• Is the signal strength strong enough? Try moving to a different location to obtain better signal reception.Can not use certain call functions (call waiting, call barring.., Can not use certain call functions (call waiting, call barring.., Can not use certain call functions (call waiting, call barring.., Can not use certain call functions (call waiting, call barring.., etc).etc).etc).etc).Depending on your network service provider, some call services may require extra subscription. Please contact your network ser-vice provider for details.There are noises during a call.There are noises during a call.There are noises during a call.There are noises during a call.Check the following:• Are you near a strong electromagnetic source (such as a TV or a microwave oven..., etc.) during the call? Move to another loca-tion to reduce the interference effects.• Check the status of signal reception. If necessary, move to another location where reception is better.Message ProblemsCannot send or receive text messages.Cannot send or receive text messages.Cannot send or receive text messages.Cannot send or receive text messages.Check the following:• Is the phone in the FlightFlightFlightFlight mode? Switch it to the Phone onPhone onPhone onPhone on mode.• Has the message center number been set? You have to configure the message center number manually if it is not already pro-grammed on the SIM card.• Is the signal strength strong enough? Try moving to a different location to obtain better signal reception.Cannot send or receive multimedia messages.Cannot send or receive multimedia messages.Cannot send or receive multimedia messages.Cannot send or receive multimedia messages.Check the following:
Troubleshooting Information104• Is the phone in the FlightFlightFlightFlight mode? Switch it to the Phone onPhone onPhone onPhone on mode.• Have you subscribed the MMS service to your network service provider? The MMS service may require extra subscription.• Has the MMS setting been correctly configured? Check the set-ting with your network service provider.• The status of phone memory. Is there enough space? Delete some files if necessary.Cannot send or receive Email.Cannot send or receive Email.Cannot send or receive Email.Cannot send or receive Email.Check the following:• Is the phone in the FlightFlightFlightFlight mode? Switch it to the Phone onPhone onPhone onPhone on mode.• Have you subscribed the dial-up or GPRS data service to your network service provider? These services may require extra sub-scription.• Has the Email setting been correctly configured? Check the set-ting with your Email service provider.Internet ProblemsCannot connect to the Internet.Cannot connect to the Internet.Cannot connect to the Internet.Cannot connect to the Internet.• Is the phone in the FlightFlightFlightFlight mode? Switch it to the Phone onPhone onPhone onPhone on mode.• Have you subscribed the dial-up or GPRS data service to your network service provider? These services may require extra sub-scription.• Has the Internet setting been correctly set? Check with your Internet service provider for correct setting.Application Program ProblemsThe application program freezes.The application program freezes.The application program freezes.The application program freezes.Remove the phone battery, put it back on and turn on the phone.Cannot add new data (new contact, task or agenda entry..., etc.).Cannot add new data (new contact, task or agenda entry..., etc.).Cannot add new data (new contact, task or agenda entry..., etc.).Cannot add new data (new contact, task or agenda entry..., etc.).Check the status of phone memory. Is there enough space? Delete some files if necessary.Error occurs when playing music files or video clips.Error occurs when playing music files or video clips.Error occurs when playing music files or video clips.Error occurs when playing music files or video clips.• The music file or video clip format may not be compatible with the Music Player. Check the file format or convert it to an acceptable format on PC.• When exchanging files, make sure that you put the files in their specific folders in phone memory or on the memory card, oth-erwise P31 may not be able to recognize them correctly. For example, when copying music files to the phone memory/mem-ory card, put them in the folder named "audio" in the "Media files" folder. The folders will be created automatically when running their corresponding application programs. For exam-ple, the "audio" folder will be created after you run the Music player application program.Connection ProblemsCannot connect P31 to PC using the Data cable.Cannot connect P31 to PC using the Data cable.Cannot connect P31 to PC using the Data cable.Cannot connect P31 to PC using the Data cable.Check the following:• Is the power of P31 turned on?• Has the USB connection mode on P31 been set to PC connect?Cannot use P31 as a GPRS modem to connect to the Internet.Cannot use P31 as a GPRS modem to connect to the Internet.Cannot use P31 as a GPRS modem to connect to the Internet.Cannot use P31 as a GPRS modem to connect to the Internet.Check the following:• Is the power of P31 turned on?• Has the USB connection mode on P31 been set to Modem?• Is the APN setting correct?
Troubleshooting Information 105System ProblemsCannot turn on the phone.Cannot turn on the phone.Cannot turn on the phone.Cannot turn on the phone.Check the following:• Is the battery fully charged? Check the battery and fully charge it if necessary.• Are the battery contact terminals clean? Seek your dealer’s help to clean the terminals.What should I do if the "The storage of your P31 is running low" What should I do if the "The storage of your P31 is running low" What should I do if the "The storage of your P31 is running low" What should I do if the "The storage of your P31 is running low" message appears?message appears?message appears?message appears?Try to delete some unnecessary files from the phone memory, or move them to the memory card. It is recommended that you use P31 Handset Manager to back up your data regularly in order to prevent loss of data.What should I do if a “system is busy” message appears and I am What should I do if a “system is busy” message appears and I am What should I do if a “system is busy” message appears and I am What should I do if a “system is busy” message appears and I am unable to open more application programs?unable to open more application programs?unable to open more application programs?unable to open more application programs?• Please follow the instructions on the screen to remove the bat-tery, re-install it on P31 and power on P31 again.• When you finish using an application program, close it by tap-ping ExitExitExitExit or similar commands. This will help to free up system memory space and prevent the problem from happening.
Product Specifications106Product SpecificationsProduct SpecificationsProduct SpecificationsProduct SpecificationsGeneralGeneralGeneralGeneral• Operating system: Symbian OS v7.0• User interface: UIQ 2.1• Dimension: 118x52x17mm• Weight: 150g • Tri-band: 900/1800/1900 MHz • Speech coding: HR, FR, EFR• GPRS class 10/ Class B• GPRS coding scheme: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3, CS-4• SIM card: 3V type of small plug-in card• Additional memory card: standard SD/MMC cardDisplayDisplayDisplayDisplay• TFT LCD • 262K color (18-bit)• Touch-sensitive screen• 208x320 pixelConnectivityConnectivityConnectivityConnectivity• GPRS Class B/ Class 10• GSM Circuit Switched Data• Bluetooth• P31 Bluetooth is in compliance with the Bluetooth specifica-tion 1.1.• Coverage: up to 10 meters.• Infrared• SIR (max data speed between P31 and other infrared devices is up to 115,200bps)• USB• Built-in mini USB interfaceBrowserBrowserBrowserBrowser• WAP version• WAP 2.0, WAP 1.2.1• Content• WML 1.x as WBXML• WML 1.x as Plain text• HTML 1.0• HTML- Basic• HTML-Mobile Profile• HTML• HTML 4.01• WCSS• Protocol• WAP stack: WSP, WTP, WTLS, WDP• HTTP stack: HTTP, TLS, SSL• Scripting• WML script• Images support• WBMP, GIF, GIF animations, JPEG, BMP, PNG• Sound support• AMR, i-Melody, MIDI, MP3, WAV• Video support• Mpeg4, 3GP• Applet support• Java Applets• Security• WTLS Class I, II, III• SSL 3.0/ TLS 1.0
Product Specifications 107CamcorderCamcorderCamcorderCamcorder• Built-in VGA CMOS camera• Self-taking mirror• Picture size: 640x480, 320x240• Video size: 176x144, 128x96• Quality: user selectable 3 quality levels of image, audio, and video• Storage: user selectable phone memory or external memory• Video recording size mode: user selectable 4 types of recording size modesPhotobasePhotobasePhotobasePhotobase• Format: JPEG, BMP• Sharing by: Infrared, Bluetooth, SD/MMC card, E-mail attach-ment, MMS, file transfer using P31 Handset ManagerVideo player Video player Video player Video player • Format: .MP4, .3GP• Sharing by: Infrared, Bluetooth, SD/MMC card, E-mail attach-ment, MMS, file transfer using P31 Handset ManagerMusic player Music player Music player Music player • Format: .AMR, .MP3, .WAV, .MID, .AU• Sharing by: Infrared, Bluetooth, SD/MMC card, E-mail attach-ment, MMS, file transfer using P31 Handset ManagerPicsel Viewer Picsel Viewer Picsel Viewer Picsel Viewer • Document Format: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Adobe Acrobat PDF, Plain text• Picture Format: JPEG, BMP, GIF, animated GIF, PNG, WMF, EMFSpecifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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