Sharp GX-T29 User manual

Introduction 1
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX-T29.
About This User Guide
This user guide is carefully designed to help you learn about
your phone’s features and operations quickly and effectively.
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2Introduction
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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
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Introduction 3
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Portfolio License for encoding in compliance with the
MPEG-4 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
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user for permanent storage and/or use. Such additional
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See http://www.mpegla.com for additional details.
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.
• Java™ applications. You can also download various
applications from FarEasTone via the mobile
Internet.
• The external display for quickly checking the
information of incoming calls or messages.
• A melody editing function for creating original
ringtones using up to 32 voices.
• A voice recorder function for recording and playing
back voice clips.
•ABluetooth®wireless technology interface for
establishing contact and transmitting data with
certain devices. You can transmit pictures, sounds,
and video clips to OBEX-enabled phones.
• A data synchronization function for synchronizing
the Phonebook and schedule entries with Microsoft
Outlook or Outlook Express on a PC.
• A schedule alarm for creating and sending schedule
entries with alarm settings.

4 Table of Contents
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
Main Display Indicators............................. 15
External Display Indicators........................ 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 ................................ 31
Using the Menu...........................................32
List of Menu Functions............................... 33
Phonebook ..................................................34
Selecting the Storage Memory ................... 34
Changing the List Displayed ...................... 34
Add New..................................................... 35
Copying Phonebook Entries between SIM
Card and Handset........................................ 35
Finding a Name and Number...................... 36
Dialling from the Phonebook ..................... 36
Editing Phonebook Entries ......................... 37
Deleting Phonebook Entries ....................... 37
Viewing Groups.......................................... 37
Memory Status............................................ 39
Speed Dial List ........................................... 39
Sending a Phonebook Entry ....................... 39
Receiving a Phonebook Entry .................... 40
Camera.........................................................41
Digital Camera............................................ 41
Video Camera............................................. 45

Table of Contents 5
Messages .................................................... 49
MMS...........................................................49
SMS ............................................................53
Alert Inbox..................................................56
Voicemail....................................................56
Cell Broadcasts ...........................................56
Area Info.....................................................57
FET Mobile Internet.................................... 58
Starting the WAP Browser .........................58
Navigating a WAP Page .............................58
Visiting the FET Mobile Internet
Web Site......................................................60
Visiting Your Preferred URL .....................60
Gallery ......................................................... 62
Picture Gallery ............................................62
Java™ Gallery ............................................65
Sound Gallery .............................................66
Video Gallery..............................................68
Bookmarks..................................................69
Text Templates ...........................................70
My Chinese Beloved...................................71
Memory Status............................................73
Java™ ..........................................................74
Java™ Gallery.............................................74
Java™ Wallpaper........................................75
Download More ..........................................75
Settings........................................................76
Java™ Information......................................77
Organiser.....................................................78
SIM Application..........................................78
Calendar ......................................................78
Alarms.........................................................80
Calculator....................................................82
Voice Recorder ...........................................83
Melody Editor .............................................84
Help List......................................................88
Profiles ........................................................89
Profiles ........................................................89
Call Manager ...............................................95
Call Log.......................................................95
Speed Dial List............................................96
My Numbers ...............................................96
Call Timers..................................................96
Data Counter ...............................................96

6 Table of Contents
Settings ....................................................... 97
Display ....................................................... 97
Call Settings ............................................. 101
Date & Time............................................. 105
Language .................................................. 106
Connectivity ............................................. 106
Network Settings...................................... 110
Security..................................................... 112
Master Reset............................................. 113
Connecting GX-T29 to Your PC .............. 114
System Requirements............................... 114
GSM/GPRS Modem................................. 114
Handset Manager...................................... 115
Software Installation ................................ 115
Note .......................................................... 115
Troubleshooting....................................... 116
Safety Precautions and Conditions
of Use ........................................................ 118
Conditions of Use..................................... 118
Environment............................................. 120
Precautions Concerning Vehicle Use....... 121
SAR .......................................................... 121
FCC NOTICE........................................... 121
Out of Warranty List .................................123
Index ..........................................................124
Quick Reference .......................................127

Your Phone 7
Your Phone
Please check the following carefully. Your phone
should come complete with:
• GSM phone
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• AC Charger
• Handsfree kit
•Userguide
Optional Accessories
• Li-ion Spare battery
• Cigarette lighter charger
• USB data cable
The above accessories may not be available in all
regions.
For details, please contact your dealer.

8 Getting Started
Getting Started
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Getting Started 9
1. Earpiece
2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys):
Moves cursor to select
menu items, etc.
Up/Down arrow keys:
abDisplays Phonebook entries in stand-by mode.
aand bindicate these
keys in this manual.
Left arrow key:
cDisplays the list of Java™ Gallery in stand-by mode.
cindicates this key in this
manual.
Right arrow key:
d
Displays Saved Pictures in
stand-by mode.
dindicates this key in this
manual.
3. Left Soft Key:
A
Executes the function at the
bottom left of the screen.
4. Send Key:
DMakes or accepts calls,
views the call logs in
stand-by mode.
5. Centre Key: Displays Main menu in
stand-by mode and
executes functions.
Long press this key to start
the digital camera in
stand-by mode.
6. Voicemail Key:
G
Long press this key to
connect to the Voicemail
centre automatically.
(Depends on the SIM card.)
7. */Shift Key:
P
Switches character case
among four modes: Abc,
ABC, abc and 123.
8. Main Display
9. Right Soft Key:
C
Executes the function at the
bottom right of the screen.
10.End/Power Key:
FEnds a call, turns power on/
off.
11.Keypad
12.# Key:
RSwitches symbol screens,
and long press Rto
launch “Profiles” screen.
Long press this key on the
text entry screen to shift
text input method between
multi-tap and T9 mode.
Press , then Rduring
stand-by to activate Voice
Recorder.

10 Getting Started
13.Microphone
14.External Display
15.Handsfree Kit Connector
16.External Connector:
Used to connect either the
charger or USB data cable.
17.Camera
18.Battery Cover
19 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.
20.Side-Up/Side-Down Keys:
VWMoves cursor to select
menu items, adjusts
earpiece volume, etc.

Getting Started 11
Inserting the SIM Card and the
Battery
1. Slide off the battery cover ( ).
2. Slide the SIM card into the SIM holder.
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 .
4. Replace the battery cover and slide it as shown
below.
Note
•Make sure that only 3V SIM cards are used.
•Make sure that the standard accessory battery is
used.
SIM card

12 Getting Started
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 ( ).
2. Pick up the battery using the protruding edge and
remove the battery from the phone.
3. Hold down the SIM card gently and slide it out of
the SIM holder as shown below.
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.
Please recycle waste batteries

Getting Started 13
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.
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.
Note
•Charging time may vary depending on the state of the
battery and other conditions. (See “Battery” on
page 119.)
To Disconnect the Charger
Long press 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. 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 119 for details.
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If the shape and size of the plug do not match the power
socket, use a plug adapter that matches.

14 Getting Started
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 the “ ” 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.
Turning Your Phone On and Off
To turn the power on, long press Ffor approximately
2 seconds.
The stand-by screen is displayed.
To turn the power off, long press Ffor 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 “PIN Entry” on
page 112.
Battery Indicators Charge Level
Sufficiently charged
Partially charged
Charging recommended
Charging required
Empty

Getting Started 15
To Copy Phonebook Entries from the SIM Card
When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the
first time and start Call Manager application, you are
asked whether you wish to copy Phonebook entries on
the SIM card. Follow the on-screen instructions, or you
can do it later using the Phonebook menu as follows:
“Call Manager”
→ “Phonebook” → [Options] →
“Advanced”
→ “Copy All Entries”
1. Select “From SIM to Handset”.
Main Display Indicators
Status
indicators
Right soft key
Left soft
key
Centre key/Navigation keys

16 Getting Started
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
2. : Call incoming
3. : Call in progress
4. / : Current WAP or MMS communication
mode [CSD/GPRS]
5. / : Data communication mode enabled/
Fax communication mode enabled
6. “Diverts” (p. 101) set to “All Calls”
7. / : Secure WAP page displayed
8. / : SMS alerts [unread/mailbox full]
9. / : MMS alerts [unread/mailbox full]
10. : USB data cable connected
11. //:
Bluetooth wireless setting [enabled/
communicating with handsfree headset/
communicating with handsfree car kit]
12. / : Java™ application [executed (colour)/
suspended (grey)]
13.(Nodisplay)/////:
Current profile [Normal/Meeting/
Activity/Car/Headset/Silent]
14. / / :
T9 text input method or Chinese
character input methods (T9 Stroke/T9
BoPoMoFo) enabled
15. ///:
Current text input method [First letter
uppercase/Uppercase/Lowercase/
Numeric]
16. //:
“Ringer Volume” (p. 90) set to
“Silent”/Vibration [enabled/enabled
when silent]

Getting Started 17
17. : Battery level
18. : WAP message alert
19. / : Schedule entry enabled [with/without
reminder alarm]
20. : Outbox contains unsent MMS
21. : Alarm settings enabled
22. : Voicemail message alert
External Display Indicators
Status Indicators
1. : Strength of received signal
2. : Battery level
3. : USB data cable connected
4. / : Bluetooth wireless connection
[enabled/communicating]

18 Navigating Functions
Navigating Functions
All applications are accessed from the Main menu. To
open the Main menu, press the centre key ( ) during
stand-by.
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, cand d, and press to confirm 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 (Aor 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:
“Call Manager”
→ “Phonebook” → [Options] →
“Advanced”

Call Functions 19
Call Functions
Making a Call
1. Enter the area code and the phone number you wish
to dial and press Dto dial.
If you enter the wrong number, press [Clear] to
delete the number to the left of the cursor.
Emergency Calls
1. Enter 112 or 911 (international emergency number)
using the keypad and press Dto 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.
International Calls
1. Long press Puntil 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 Dto dial.
Speed Dialling
Up to 9 phone numbers from the Phonebook memory
(Handset and SIM) can be assigned to speed dials. You
can call the numbers using the digit keys (Hto O
and Q).
For details on setting the Speed Dial List, see “Speed
Dial List” on page 39.
1. To dial a number using the speed dial, long press
any of the digit keys (Hto Oand Q).
The phone number stored in the Speed Dial List is
dialled.