User manual SHARP GX25C

Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Ltd, declares that this GX25 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ EC. A copy of the original declaration of conformity can be found at the following Internet address: http://www.sharp-mobile.com Introduction Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX25. About This User Guide This user guide is carefully designed to help you learn about your phone's features and operations quickly and effectively. NOTICE · We strongly recommend that you keep separate permanent written records of all important data. Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory product under certain circumstances. Therefore, we assume no responsibility for data lost or otherwise rendered unusable, whether as a result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery replacement, use after the specified battery life has expired or any other cause. · We assume no responsibility, directly or indirectly, for financial losses or claims from third parties resulting from the use of this product and any of its functions, such as stolen credit card numbers, the loss or alteration of stored data, etc. · All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders. · Screen layout illustrated in this user guide may differ from the actual one. The information described in this user guide is subject to change without notice. · All the functions described in this user guide may not be supported in all networks. · We assume no responsibility for downloaded contents, information, etc. from network. · Occasionally, a few black or bright pixels may appear on the screen. Please note that this will not have any impact on any of the features or performance. Copyright According to copyright laws, the reproduction, alteration and use of material which is protected by copyright (music, pictures, etc.) is only permitted for personal or private use. If the user is not in possession of more extensive copyright or has not received the explicit permission from the copyright owner to reproduce, alter or use a copy which has been made or modified in this way, this is considered to be a violation of the copyright laws and gives the copyright owner the right to claim for damages. For this reason, avoid the illegal use of material which is protected by copyright. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Introduction 1 Powered by JBlendTM Copyright 19972004 Aplix Corporation. All rights reserved. JBlend and all JBlend-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aplix Corporation in Japan and other countries. Powered by Mascot Capsule®/Micro3D EditionTM Mascot Capsule® is a registered trademark of HI Corporation ©2002-2004 HI Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Inter Digital Technology Corporation under one or more of the following United States Patents and/or their domestic or foreign counterparts and other patents pending, including U.S. Patents: 4,675,863: 4,779,262: 4,785,450 & 4,811,420. T9 Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011,554; Australian Pat. No. 727539; Canadian Pat. No. 1,331,057; United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329; Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383; Euro. Pat. No. 0 842 463 (96927260.8) DE/ DK, FI, FR, IT, NL,PT.ES,SE,GB; Republic of Korea Pat. Nos. KR201211B1 and KR226206B1; and additional patents are pending worldwide. Bluetooth is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sharp is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. CP8 PATENT This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Video Standard ("MPEG-4 Video") and/or (ii) decode MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a licensed video provider. No license is granted or implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA. See http://www.mpegla.com. This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Systems Patent Portfolio License for encoding in compliance with the MPEG4 Systems Standard, except that an additional license and payment of royalties are necessary for encoding in connection with (i) data stored or replicated in physical media which is paid for on a title by title basis and/or (ii) data which is paid for on a title by title basis and is transmitted to an end user for permanent storage and/or use. Such additional license may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http:// www.mpegla.com for additional details. 2 Introduction Useful Functions and Services Your phone offers you the following features: · A built-in digital camera for taking pictures and video clips. · A message function for reading and creating SMS messages. · MMS (Multimedia Messaging Services) for personalising your phone in various ways. · A WAP browser for accessing information on the mobile Internet. · JavaTM applications. You can also download various applications from Vodafone Live! via the mobile Internet. · The external display (blue) for quickly checking the information of incoming calls or messages. · The mobile light (white) has a large number of uses: auxiliary light for the camera, battery charge notification, incoming call indicator, and makeshift torch. · Email for sending up to 2000 characters and receiving mail with attachments. · A melody editing function for creating original ringtones using up to 32 voices. · A voice recorder function for recording and playing back voice clips. · A Bluetooth® wireless technology interface for establishing contact and transmitting data with certain devices. You can transmit pictures, sounds, and video clips to OBEX-enabled phones. · An infrared interface for data communication. You can transmit pictures, sounds, and video clips to OBEX-enabled phones. · A data synchronisation function for synchronising the Contacts List and schedule entries with Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express on a PC. · A schedule alarm for creating and sending schedule entries with alarm settings. Introduction 3 Table of Contents Introduction ................................................. 1 Useful Functions and Services .................... 3 Your Phone .................................................. 7 Optional Accessories ................................... 7 Getting Started ............................................ 8 Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery ..... 11 Charging the Battery ................................. 13 Turning Your Phone On and Off ............... 14 Display Indicators (Main Display) ............ 15 Display Indicators (External Display) ....... 17 Navigating Functions ................................ 18 Call Functions ........................................... 19 Making a Call ............................................ 19 Speed Dialling ........................................... 19 Redialling .................................................. 20 Answering a Call ....................................... 20 Incall Menu ................................................ 21 Entering Characters .................................. 25 Changing the Input Languages .................. 26 Changing the Input Method ....................... 26 Using Text Templates ............................... 27 4 Table of Contents Using the Menu ..........................................28 List of Menu Functions .............................. 29 Contacts List ..............................................31 Selecting the Storage Memory .................. 31 Changing the List Displayed ..................... 31 Changing the Name Order ......................... 32 Add New Contact ...................................... 32 Copying Contacts List Entries between SIM Card and Handset .............................. 33 Finding a Name and Number ..................... 33 Dialling from the Contacts List ................. 34 Editing Contacts List Entries ..................... 34 Deleting Contacts List Entries ................... 34 Viewing Groups ......................................... 34 Group Call ................................................. 35 Assigning a Ringtone to Each Contacts List Entry ................................................... 35 Memory Status ........................................... 36 Speed Dial List .......................................... 36 Sending a Contacts List Entry ................... 37 Receiving a Contacts List Entry ................ 37 Dialling a Service Phone Number ............. 38 Camera ....................................................... 39 Take Picture ............................................... 39 Record Video ............................................. 43 Messages ................................................... 47 Multimedia (MMS) .................................... 47 Text (SMS) ................................................ 52 Email .......................................................... 55 Cell Broadcasts .......................................... 57 Vodafone Live! .......................................... 59 Starting the WAP Browser ........................ 59 Navigating a WAP Page ............................ 60 My Items ..................................................... 63 Pictures ...................................................... 63 Games & More .......................................... 65 Sounds ........................................................ 66 Videos ........................................................ 68 Text Templates .......................................... 70 Memory Status ........................................... 71 Games & More ........................................... 72 Applications ............................................... 72 Screensavers .............................................. 73 More Games ............................................... 73 Settings .......................................................74 JavaTM Information ....................................75 Applications ...............................................76 Natel ...........................................................76 Alarms ........................................................76 Calculator ...................................................77 Voice Recorder ..........................................78 Melody Editor ............................................79 Phone Help .................................................83 Calendar .....................................................84 Contacts .....................................................87 Call Log ......................................................87 Speed Dial List ...........................................88 My Numbers ..............................................88 Call Timers .................................................88 Data Counter ..............................................88 Call Costs ...................................................89 Settings ......................................................90 Connectivity ...............................................90 Profiles .......................................................93 Setting the Display .....................................99 Sound .......................................................102 Call Settings .............................................102 Table of Contents 5 Date & Time ............................................ 106 Changing the Language ........................... 107 Network ................................................... 107 Security .................................................... 111 Master Reset ............................................ 112 Connecting GX25 to Your PC ................. 113 System Requirements .............................. 113 GSM/GPRS Modem ................................ 113 Handset Manager ..................................... 114 Software Installation ................................ 114 Note ......................................................... 114 Troubleshooting ...................................... 116 Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use ....................................................... 119 CONDITIONS OF USE .......................... 119 ENVIRONMENT .................................... 122 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING VEHICLE USE ....................................... 122 SAR ......................................................... 123 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN USA ...... 123 Index ......................................................... 126 6 Table of Contents Your Phone Please check the following carefully. Your phone should come complete with: · GSM 900/1800/1900 GPRS phone · Rechargeable Li-ion battery · AC charger · Handsfree kit · CD-ROM · User guide Optional Accessories · · · · · Li-ion Spare battery (XN-1BT30) Cigarette lighter charger (XN-1CL30) USB data cable (XN-1DC30) AC charger (XN-1QC31) Personal handsfree kit (XN-1ER20) The above accessories may not be available in all regions. For details, please contact your dealer. Your Phone 7 Getting Started 1 15 16 17 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 21 20 22 23 24 25 26 8 19 18 8 Getting Started 1. Earpiece 2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): Moves cursor to select menu items, etc. Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Contacts List ab entries in standby mode. a and b indicate in this manual these keys. Displays list of Applications Left arrow key: in standby mode. c c indicates in this manual this key. Right arrow key: Displays list of Saved Pictures in standby mode. d d indicates in this manual this key. 3. Left Soft Key: Executes the function at the bottom left of the screen. A Makes or accepts calls, 4. Send Key: views the call logs in D standby mode. 5. Centre Key: Displays Main menu in standby mode and executes functions. 6. Voice Mail Key: G 7. */Shift Key: P Press and hold this key to connect to the Voice mail centre automatically. (Depends on the SIM card.) Switches character case among four modes: Abc, ABC, 123 and abc. Press and hold this key on the text entry screen to shift the text input method between multi-tap and T9 mode. Executes the function at the bottom right of the screen. Used to access "Vodafone Live!" by opening the browser in standby mode. Ends a call, turns power on/ off. Starts the digital camera in standby mode. 8. Main Display 9. Right Soft Key: C 10.End/Power Key: F 11.Camera Key: 12.Keypad Getting Started 9 13.#/Silent/Light Key: Switches symbol screens. Press and hold this key on R the text entry screen to display the language options screen. Press and hold this key during standby to switch Profiles settings between Normal and Silent mode. Press , then R during standby to turn the Bluetooth wireless function on or off. 14.Microphone 15.Self-Portrait Mirror: For taking a self-portrait. 16.Camera 17.Speaker 18.Mobile Light: Used as an auxiliary light in digital camera/video camera mode, as a battery charge indicator, or notification for incoming calls, data/fax calls or messages. 19.External Display 20.Handsfree Kit Connector 21.External Connector: Used to connect either the charger or USB data cable. 22.RF Connector 23.Battery Cover 24.Built-in Aerial: Warning: Do not cover the hinge area of the phone with your hand when in use as this may interfere with the performance of the built-in aerial. 25.Side-Up/Side-Down Keys: Moves cursor to select VW menu items, adjusts earpiece volume, etc. Press and hold this key during standby to turn the mobile light on or off. 26.Infrared Port: Sends and receives data via infrared. 10 Getting Started Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery 1. Slide off the battery cover ( 1 3. Hold the battery so that the metal contacts of the battery are facing down, slide the guides on the top of the battery into the battery slots , and then insert it . 2 1 ). 2 2. Slide the SIM card into the SIM holder. 4. Replace the battery cover and slide it as shown below. SIM card Note · Make sure that only 3V SIM cards are used. · Make sure that the standard accessory battery (XN-1BT30) is used. Getting Started 11 Removing the SIM Card and the Battery 1. Make sure to turn off your phone and disconnect the charger and other accessories. Slide off the battery cover ( ). 1 3. Hold down gently out of the SIM holder whilst sliding the SIM card . 2 1 2 2. Pick up the battery using the protruding edge and remove the battery from the phone. Battery Disposal The device is supported by a battery. In order to protect the environment, please read the following points concerning battery disposal: · Take the used battery to your local waste depot, dealer or customer service centre for recycling. · Do not expose the used battery to an open flame, into water or dispose with the household waste. 12 Getting Started Charging the Battery You must charge the battery for at least 2 hours before using your phone for the first time. Using the Charger 1. Remove the cover of the external connector, and connect the charger to the external socket located at the bottom of the phone by pressing both sides indicated with arrows. Connect the charger to an AC outlet. Keep the cover in a safe place so as not to lose it. Mobile light Note · Charging time may vary depending on the state of the battery and other conditions. (See "Battery" on page 120.) To Disconnect the Charger Push and hold the side buttons of the charger, then disconnect the charger from the external socket of the phone. 2. When charging is complete, the battery indicator icon displays the full charge status and the mobile light turns off. Unplug the charger from the AC outlet, then unplug the charger connector from the phone. Put the cover back. Note · Do not use any non approved charger, this may damage your phone and invalidate any warranty, please see "Battery" on page 120 for details. The mobile light turns white when the battery needs to charge. When the phone is charging, the animated battery status icon ( ) in the upper right of the screen displays the current status. Standard charging time: Approx. 2 hours. Getting Started 13 To Charge Using the Cigarette Lighter Charger The optional cigarette lighter charger supplies power for charging from the cigarette lighter socket of a car. Battery Level Indicator The current battery level is displayed in the upper right hand side of the main display and in the external display. Low Battery During Use When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound and " " is displayed on the main display and the external display. If you are using your phone and you hear the "low battery" alarm, attach your charger as soon as possible. The phone may not be able to continue normal operation if you continue to use it. The battery may only last approximately five minutes before the phone itself powers down during a call. Battery Indicators Charge Level Sufficiently charged Partially charged Charging recommended Charging required Empty Turning Your Phone On and Off To turn the power on, press and hold F for approximately 2 seconds. The standby screen is displayed. To turn the power off, press and hold F for approximately 2 seconds. To Enter the PIN Code If activated you are asked to enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) code after turning on your phone. 1. Enter your PIN code. 2. Press . Note · If your PIN code is entered incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card is locked. See "Enabling/ Disabling the PIN Code" on page 111. 14 Getting Started To Copy Contacts List from the SIM Card When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the first time and start the Contacts List application, you are asked whether you wish to copy Contacts List entries on the SIM card. Follow the on-screen instructions, or you can do it later using the Contacts List menu as follows: "Contacts" "Contacts List" [Options] "Advanced" "Copy All Entries" 1. Select "From SIM to Handset". Display Indicators (Main Display) Status indicators Left soft key Centre key Right soft key Getting Started 15 Status Indicators 1. / : Strength of received signal/Service out of range / / : GPRS within range and enabled/ Roaming outside network/GPRS within range, enabled and roaming Call incoming Call in progress : CSD/GPRS in progress Fax communication in progress "Diverts" (p. 102) set to "All Calls" : : : : Secure WAP page displayed Text message alerts [unread/mailbox full] Multimedia message alerts [unread/ mailbox full] Email alerts [unread/mailbox full] USB data cable connected 12. 13. 14. / / / : : : "Infrared" connection [enabled (grey)/ communicating (red)] Bluetooth wireless setting [enabled/ communicating] JavaTM application [executed (colour)/ suspended (grey)] 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. : : / : : / / / / : 15. (No display) / / / / / : Current profile [Normal/Meeting/ Activity/Car/Headset/Silent] 16. 17. : / / T9 text input method enabled / : Current text input method [First letter upper case/Upper case/Lower case/ Numeric] 18. / / : "Ringer Volume" (p. 93) set to "Silent"/Vibration (p. 94) enabled/ Vibration enabled and sound deactivated 16 Getting Started 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. : / : : : : : Battery level Daily alarm enabled Schedule entry enabled [with/without a reminder alarm] Outbox contains unsent multimedia messages WAP alert Voicemail message alert Display Indicators (External Display) Status Indicators 1. : Strength of received signal 2. 3. 4. 5. : : / / : : Battery level USB data cable connected "Infrared" connection [enabled/ communicating] Bluetooth wireless connection [enabled/ communicating] Getting Started 17 Navigating Functions All applications are accessed from the Main menu. To open the Main menu, press the centre key ( ) during standby. To launch applications, you will need to highlight menu items, and make selections. To select a menu item (indicated in quotation marks), move the cursor using a, b, c and d, and press to commit your selection. In certain procedures, you will need to press one of the soft keys (indicated in square brackets), which are displayed at the bottom left and right of the screen. Press the corresponding soft key (A or C). To return to the previous screen, press the right soft key if it displays "Back". To close the Main menu, press the right soft key if it displays "Exit". Each section in this user guide starts with a list of items you will need to select in order (indicated in italics) before performing the procedures shown. Select each item to reveal the next set of items that you have to select. Open subsection items after opening those listed in the main section. Example: "Contacts" "Contacts List" [Options] "Advanced" 18 Navigating Functions Call Functions Making a Call 1. Enter the area code and the phone number you wish to dial and press D to dial. If you enter the wrong number, press [Clear] to delete the number to the left of the cursor. International Calls 1. Press and hold Q until a "+" (international dialling prefix) sign is displayed. 2. Enter the country code, followed by the area code (without the leading zero) and the phone number, and press D to dial. Emergency Calls 1. Enter 112 or 911 (international emergency number) using the keypad and press D to dial. Note · Emergency calls may not be available on all mobile phone networks when certain network services and/ or phone features are in use. Contact your network operator for more information. · This Emergency number can normally be used to make an emergency call in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted, if a GSM network is within range. Speed Dialling Up to 8 phone numbers from the Contacts List memory (Handset and SIM) can be assigned to speed dials. You can call the numbers using the digit keys (H to O). For details on setting the Speed Dial List, see "Speed Dial List" on page 36. 1. To dial a number using the speed dial, press and hold any of the digit keys (H to O). The phone number stored in the Speed Dial List is dialled. Call Functions 19