Managing Bookmark Folders 1. In the bookmark list, tap All and select Edit folders. folders 2. You can: • Tap the Add button to create a new folder. Enter the name for the new folder and then tap the Done button. • Tap to select a folder on the list and then tap the Delete button to delete the selected folder. • Tap the Rename button to rename selected folder. Enter a new name and then tap the Done button.
Jotter With 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. 2. Make changes to the note. Creating Notes 1. Open a note on the Jotter screen. Method 1 1. In the Jotter screen, tap Jotter and select New. New bold text, and the button to get button to start a bullet list. 4. Tap to switch to the drawing tab for making a freehand drawing.
• Tap the Add button to create a new folder. You will then be asked to enter a name for the new folder. When finished, tap the Done button. • Tap to select a folder on the list and then tap the Delete button to delete the selected folder. • Tap the Edit button to edit selected folder. Make changes and then tap the Done button.
Message With the Message application program, you can exchange and manage the following types of messages: • You need subscription to related services to your network service provider. • In order to use the Message functions, you may need to set up message settings in advance. Please refer to "Messaging Accounts" on page 52 and "Internet Accounts" on page 49.
selected, you will receive a report regarding the delivery status when the message is sent. 12. Tap the Send button to send the message. If you want to save the message in the Draft box for future editing, tap the button. If for any reason the message can not be sent, it will be stored in the Outbox. Creating an MMS Message 1. In the Message screen, tap MMS. MMS 2. Tap the New button, or tap Message and select New. New An MMS message comprises several slides and you can add text and sounds to each slide.
save the message to Outbox for sending later. Tap to select an appropriate option and then tap the Done button. If for any reason the message can not be sent, it will be stored in the Outbox. Message Folders By default, each message account has 4 different message folders: • Inbox: Inbox Contains received messages. • Outbox: Outbox Contains messages that are ready to be sent but not sent. • Draft: Draft Contains unfinished messages. • Sent: Sent Contains a copy of the sent messages.
You can also tap the From: field and select to perform the following actions: • Send Email: Email send an Email to this address. • Send MMS: MMS send an MMS message to this address. • Save contact: contact save this address as a new contact.
Music Player With 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) 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 Playing Music them. 1. Tap the Music player application program icon in the Main screen.
• Tap the button (or press the music playing in the background. key) to put the Managing Songs Renaming Songs 1. 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 OK. OK Sending Songs 1. 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 Done button: • Email Email: send the song(s) as Email attachments.
• Tap to select a folder on the list and then tap the Delete button to delete the selected folder. • Tap the Edit button to rename selected folder. Enter a new name and specify the storage location (phone storage or memory card) and then tap the Done button. It is recommended that when you finish using the Music player application program, tap Music and select Exit to close it in order to save memory space.
Online Services Depending 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 identify them. For more information on how to subscribe to these additional online services and how to use them, please consult your network service provider.
PhotoBase PhotoBase 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/transferred from other locations. • You can tap the button to view images as thumbnails, or the button to view images as a list. 1. Tap the PhotoBase application program icon in the Main screen. • Tap the button to view images as slideshows.
• Tap the button (or press the key) to go to the previous 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. 3. Select a folder from the drop-down list and then tap the Copy button. • Tap the button to delete current image. 2. Tap PhotoBase and select Delete ticked picture(s) picture(s).
Editing Images Rotating Images 1. 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-clockwise. 4. Tap the 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.
5. 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. 4. Tap Emotions and select a clipart category. 5. Tap to select a clipart image. The clipart image will appear on the original image. 6.
• Rotate the clipart image by tapping it on the original image, tapping the button and then tap and drag the clipart image. 7. Tap the button and then tap Yes to save your changes. Adding Frames 1. Open an image from the thumbnail or list view. 2. Tap the button to open the image workshop screen. 3. Tap Fun house. house • Adjust the position of the original image by tapping the button and then tap and drag the original image.
Adding Warping Effects 1. Open an image from the thumbnail or list view. 2. Tap the button to open the image workshop screen. 3. Tap Warping. Warping 4. Tap Warp and select a pen size for warping: Large pen, pen Medium pen or Small pen. pen 5. Tap and drag the portions you want to create warping effect on the original image. To clear all changes, tap Warp and then select Undo all changes. changes 6. Tap the button and then tap Yes to save your changes.
Time The Time application program allows you to view and set time, date and location information. Besides, you can also set 3 different alarms. Viewing Current Time and Date You can view current time and by tapping the icon on the Status bar, or open the Time application program in the Main screen. 1. In the Time screen, tap Time and select Set location on the menu that appears. 2. In the Location tab, tap to set the country information. 3. Tap the Numbers tab to set the number format. 4.
4. Tap to go to the Workdays tab and set workdays in a week. 5. Tap the Done button. Setting Alarms Operations When an Alarm Goes off When an alarm goes off, you can tap Snooze to postpone the alarm for 5 minutes, or Silence to turn off alarm sound. To turn off the alarm, tap Done (or press the key). 1. 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 Done button. You can set up to 3 alarms.
To Do The 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 Tasks 1. In the To do screen, tap To do and select New. New 2. Tap Unfiled and select a folder where you want to place the new task. Changing Task Status If a task is completed, you can check the checkbox of each task on the To do screen to mark the task as “completed”.
2. Select whether to delete all completed tasks, or just the completed tasks in a specific folder. 3. Tap Yes to delete the tasks. Moving Tasks to the Agenda Application Program 1. Open a task by tapping it on the To do screen. 2. Tap To do and select Move to Agenda. Agenda 3. Tap the Done button. Pasting Tasks from the Agenda Application Program Managing Task Folders 1. In the To do screen, tap All and select Edit folders. folders 2. You can: • Tap the Add button to create a new folder.
Video Player With Video player, you can view video clips captured by the camera or transferred from other devices. The Video player application program accepts video clips in the MPEG 4, 3GP format. Viewing Video Clips Using Video Player 1. Tap the Video player application program icon in the Main screen. key to adjust it. 2. Tap All and select a folder. You can select to view the video clips in the phone memory, the memory card or both.
Renaming Video Clips 1. Tap All 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 You can also tap Options and use the commands. It is recommended that when you finish using the Video player application program, tap Video and select Exit to close it in order to save memory space. button. 4. Enter the new name in the dialog that appears and then tap OK. OK Sending Video Clips 1.
Voice You 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 Note 1. In the Voice screen, tap Voice and then select New Voice note, note or tap the New 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.
Expanding the Capabilities of Your P31 Installing Application Programs The 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.
Installing a Standard Memory Card Installing a Mini SD Memory Card 1. Open the protective cover on the memory card slot as shown. 1. Insert the Mini SD memory card into the memory card converter. 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. 2. Open the protective cover on the memory card slot as shown. 3. Close the protective cover. 3. Insert the memory card converter all the way into the slot.
Removing a Memory Card 1. Close all running programs that use the memory card. 2. Open the protective cover on the memory card slot. Do not remove the memory card while formatting. Otherwise the card will be damaged. Renaming a Memory Card 1. In the Main screen, tap the Control panel program icon. 2. Tap Format disk. disk 3. Push the memory card inward using your fingernail or the opposite side of the stylus. The card will pop up from the slot. 3.
Managing and Personalizing Your P31 Managing Application Programs File Management Grouping Application Programs When connected to a PC that runs P31 Handset Manager, you can manage the files in your P31 from PC easily. You can put application programs in different groups (folders) for easier access. 1. In the Main screen, tap All and select Edit folders. folders 2. You can: • Tap the Add button to create a new folder. Enter the name for the new folder and then tap the Done button.
5. Double-click the icon. 4. Specify the settings by selecting options in drop-down menus. 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 their specific folders on the memory card, otherwise P31 may not be able to recognize them correctly.
5. Tap Save to save, or Done to save and apply current profile settings. Selecting a User Profile 1. In the Main screen, tap the Control panel application program icon to open Control panel. 2. Tap User Profiles. Profiles 3. Tap to select a profile from the Profiles drop-down menu. 4. Tap Done.
Getting Your P31 Connected and Synchronized Connecting P31 to Other Devices You can connect your P31 to other devices using the following connections: • Infrared connection • Bluetooth connection • USB connection After a connection is established (except USB connection), you can use the Send as commands in various application programs to send data to or receive data from the connected devices. Infrared Connection 1. Refer to the documentation of the device to enable its infrared function. 2.
4. If necessary, you can also enter a new name for your P31 in the Name of my device box. • Object Push on P31 P31: Allows you to exchange entries (files, PIM data..., etc.) between P31 and PC. 5. Make sure the Bluetooth connection of the device you want to connect is activated. Breaking Bluetooth Connection 6. Tap the Devices tab and then Add. Add 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.
Consult your network service provider for the APN and replace the APN in the string above with the actual one. 9. Click the Start button on Windows Taskbar and then select Connect to to, Show all connections. connections 10. Click Create a new connection. connection Setting up GPRS Modem via Bluetooth Connection 1. Perform step 1 through 8 in "Establishing Bluetooth Connection" on page 93 to establish Bluetooth connection. 11. In the New Connection Wizard dialog, click Next. Next 2.
BenQ P31 Handset Manager The 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 desktop/laptop PC.
If the New Hardware Found dialog appears after P31 is connected, follow below steps: 4. If this dialog appears, click Continue anyway and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. 5. Click to select the language you want to install. 6. Click Install the BenQ Handset Manager. Manager 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. 9.
11. Specify a name for your P31 and click Next. Next 14. A window will follow. Here you can configure the settings for synchronizing the data between your P31 and the PC. The connection status is indicated by the icons on the Windows status area located at the lower right corner of the screen: : Connected and data transmission is in progress 12. Click Finish. Finish : Disconnected For more information on how to perform synchronization setup, refer to the on-line help by clicking Help.
1. 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 Start button on Windows Taskbar and select Programs, Programs BenQ, BenQ Synchronise. Synchronise Or, you can also rightclick the icon on the Windows status area located at the lower right corner of the screen and select Synchronise. Synchronise 3. The synchronization will start automatically.
Backing up P31 Data to PC 4. Click Backup. Backup The following dialog box will appear. 1. 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 Start button on Windows Taskbar and select Programs, Restore. Or, you can also Programs BenQ, BenQ Backup and Restore right-click the icon on the Windows status area located at the lower right corner of the screen and select Backup and Restore.
2. On your PC, click the Start button on Windows Taskbar and select Programs, Programs BenQ, BenQ Backup and Restore. 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 Restore. 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.
Care and Maintenance Your P31 is a delicate electronic device and shall be used and handled 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.
Troubleshooting Information If 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 assistance. Do not attempt to disassemble P31 by yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Call Related Problems Cannot make outgoing calls.
• Is the phone in the Flight mode? Switch it to the Phone 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 setting with your network service provider. • The status of phone memory. Is there enough space? Delete some files if necessary. Cannot send or receive Email. Check the following: • Is the phone in the Flight mode? Switch it to the Phone on mode.
System Problems 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" message appears? Try to delete some unnecessary files from the phone memory, or move them to the memory card.
Product Specifications General • Operating system: Symbian OS v7.0 • User interface: UIQ 2.
Camcorder • 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 modes Photobase • Format: JPEG, BMP • Sharing by: Infrared, Bluetooth, SD/MMC card, E-mail attachment, MMS, file transfer using P31 Handset Manager Video player • Format: .MP4, .
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