Sharp GX10 User manual

1 Introduction
Declaration of Conformity Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX10.
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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that this GX10 is in compliance with the essential require-
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EC.
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Introduction 2
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3 Introduction
Useful functions and services of the
phone
Your phone offers you the following features:
• The built-in digital camera can take pictures.
• Create and read SMS.
• Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) can
personalise your phone in various ways: you can send
and receive multimedia messages with graphical
images, photographs or sound attached.
• WAP browser helps you to access a variety of
information on the mobile internet.
• You can play with JavaTM applications. You can also
download various kinds of JavaTM applications from
Vodafone via the mobile Internet.
• The maindisplay of colour TFT-LCD makes the
screens clearer, more beautiful and easier to view.
• Sub-Screen allowing you to see who is calling and
new message indicators.
• You can create the various melodies for your original
ringing tones using up to 16 chords.
• Voice memo function allows you to record and play
back your vocal message.
Licensed under U.S. Patent 4,558,302 and foreign counter-
parts.
T9 Text Input is covered by the United Kingdom Pat.
No.2238414B, Euro. Pat. No. 0 842 463 (96927260.8) and
other patents pending.

Table of Contents 4
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................. 1
Useful functions and services of the phone ..3
Table of Contents ........................................ 4
Your Phone .................................................. 7
Accessories ...................................................7
Getting Started ............................................ 8
Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery .....10
Charging the Battery ..................................13
Turning Your Phone On and Off ...............15
Display Indicators ......................................15
Sub-Screen .................................................17
Call Functions ........................................... 19
Making a Call .............................................19
Speed Dialling ............................................19
Redialling ...................................................20
Ending a Call ..............................................20
Answering a Call ........................................20
Incall Menus ...............................................21
Phonebook ................................................. 24
Entering Characters ....................................24
Creating a New Entry .................................25
Finding a Name and Number .................... 28
Editing Phonebook Entries ........................ 28
Deleting Phonebook Entries ...................... 29
Checking Your Own Numbers .................. 29
View Groups .............................................. 29
Memory Status ........................................... 30
Speed Dial List .......................................... 30
Sending Messages ..................................... 31
Using the Menu ..........................................32
List of Menu Functions ............................. 33
Camera ......................................................34
Using the Timer ......................................... 36
Sending Pictures ........................................ 37
Deleting Pictures ....................................... 37
My Phone ....................................................38
JavaTM ....................................................................... 38
My JavaTM Games ..................................... 39
My Pictures ................................................ 40
My Sounds ................................................. 43
My Bookmarks .......................................... 45
My Text Templates .................................... 46

5 Table of Contents
Memory Status ...........................................47
Fun & Games ............................................. 48
JavaTM Games ...........................................48
Other Games ..............................................51
Melody Editor ............................................52
Tone Editor ................................................59
Profiles ...................................................... 63
Activating a Profile ....................................63
Customising Profiles ..................................63
Resetting Profile Settings ...........................64
Ringer Volume ...........................................64
Ringer Type ...............................................64
Vibration ....................................................65
Keypad Tones ............................................65
Warning Tone ............................................66
Power On/Off Sound .................................66
Message Alert ............................................67
Low Battery Alert ......................................68
Any Key Answer .......................................68
Organiser ................................................... 69
Calculator ...................................................69
Calendar .....................................................70
Clock & Alarm ...........................................71
Voice Memo ...............................................75
Help List .....................................................76
Call Manager ..............................................77
Call Log ......................................................77
Call Timers .................................................78
Call Costs ...................................................79
Data Counter ..............................................81
Diverts ........................................................81
Settings .......................................................84
Phone Settings ............................................84
Call Settings ...............................................89
Network Settings ........................................93
Internet Settings .........................................94
Infrared .......................................................98
Security ......................................................99
Master Reset .............................................103
Vodafone live! ..........................................104
Viewing the WAP Browser ......................104
Navigating a WAP Page ...........................104
Messages ..................................................106
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) ...106
SMS (Short Message Service) .................113
Cell Broadcast ..........................................117

Table of Contents 6
Cell Information .......................................118
Data Transmission .................................. 119
System Requirements ...............................119
Software Installation and Setup ...............119
Using the Modem Setup ...........................119
Troubleshooting ...................................... 121
Safety Precautions and Conditions of
Use ............................................................ 123
CONDITIONS OF USE ...........................123
ENVIRONMENT ....................................125
PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING VEHICLE
USE ..........................................................126
Index ......................................................... 127
Quick Reference ...................................... 132

7 Your Phone
Your Phone
Please check the following carefully. Your phone
should come complete with:
• GSM 900/1800 GPRS phone
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• AC charger
• Hands free
•CD-ROM
• User guide
Accessories (option)
• Li-ion spare battery (XN-1BT11)
• Cigarette lighter charger (XN-1CL10)
• Car holder (XN-1CH11)
• Data cable (RS232C cable: XN-1DC10)
Some of the above accessories may not be offered by
region.
For details, please contact your dealer.

Getting Started 8
Getting Started

9 Getting Started
1. Earpiece
2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys):
Move the cursor to select
menu items, adjust the
earpiece volume, etc.
Up/Down arrow keys: Searches the Phonebook
entries in stand-by mode.
Left arrow key: Adjusts the earpiece
volume in stand-by mode.
Right arrow key: Displays the Phonebook
menu in stand-by mode.
3. M Key: Displays the Main Menu
and executes the functions.
4. Left Soft Key: Executes the function at the
bottom left on the screen.
5. Send Key: Makes or accepts calls,
views the call in stand-by
mode.
6. Voice Mail Key:Used to connect to Voice
mail centre. (Depends on
the SIM card.)
7. * /Shift Key: Used to enter * or switch
the text mode.
8. Main-Screen Display
9. Hands free Connector
10. Right Soft Key: Executes the function at the
bottom right on the screen.
11. End/Power Key: Ends a call, turns power on/
off.
12. Keypad
13. Microphone
14.
External Connector
: Used to connect either the
charger or data cable.
15. Aerial
16.
Sub-Screen Display
17. Camera
18. Mirror: For self portraits.
19. LED Indicator
20. Infrared Port: Sends and receives data via
infrared.
21. Speaker
22. Side Keys
Up/Down keys: Move the cursor to select
menu items, etc.
23. Battery Cover

Getting Started 10
Inserting the SIM Card and the
Battery
1. Slide off the battery cover.
2. Slide the SIM card into the SIM holder.
SIM card

11 Getting Started
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 so that the marks are
aligned and slide it as shown.
Note
• Make sure that only 3V SIM cards are used.
• Use only the approved battery (XN-1BT11).

Getting Started 12
Removing the SIM Card and the Battery
1. Make sure to turn off your phone and disconnect
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. Slide the SIM card by pushing the back of the card
and remove it from the SIM holder.

13 Getting Started
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.
Charging the Battery
You must charge the battery for at least 2 hours before
using your phone for the first time.
To Charge Using the Charger
1. Connect the charger to the external socket located
on the bottom of the phone with the charger’s
“PUSH TOP” mark facing towards you, and to an
AC outlet.
The LED indicator lights in red.
Standard charging time: Approx. 2 hours.
Note
• Charging time may be longer than above depending
on the state of a battery and a surrounding situation.
(See “Battery” on page 124.)
LED indicator

Getting Started 14
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 LED indicator turns
off. Unplug the charger from the AC outlet, then
unplug the charger connector from the phone.
Note
• Do not use any non approved charger, this may
damage your phone and invalidate any warranty,
please see “Battery” on page 124 for details.
• When the phone is charging, the animated battery
status icon ( ) will be displayed in the upper right
of the screen.
To Charge Using the Cigarette Lighter Charger
The cigarette lighter charger (option) 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 screen and the Sub-screen.
Low Battery During Use
When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound
and the “ ” will appear on the screen and the Sub-
screen.
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 five minutes before the phone itself powers down
during a call.
Charge Level Indicators
Full level (greater than 60%)
Partial level (less than 60%)
Partial level (less than 30%)
Low level (less than 10%)
Charging the battery is
recommended.
Empty Charge the battery.

15 Getting Started
Turning Your Phone On and Off
To turn the power on, press and hold for
approximately 2 seconds.
The stand-by screen appears.
To turn the power off, press and hold for
approximately 2 seconds.
Entering the PIN Code
If activated you will be 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 99.
Display Indicators
Status
Indicators
Right softkey
Left
softkey

Getting Started 16
1. / : Indicates the strength of received
signal/the service is out of range.
2. : Appears when in call.
3. ///:
Indicates the input mode (Upper case
only the first letter of the word mode/
Upper case mode/Lower case mode/
Numeric mode).
4. : Appears when the T9 text input mode
is activated.
5. / / : Appears when a new SMS, MMS
Alert or WAP Alert has arrived.
6. / : Appears when viewing secured WAP
browser.
7. / : Appears when a picture or image/
sound is attached to MMS.
8. : Indicates a Phonebook entry stored in
the phone memory.
9. : Indicates a Phonebook entry stored on
the SIM card.
10. : Indicates the battery level.
11. : Appears when your phone is roaming
outside of your network.
12. : Appears when your phone is in data
communication mode.
13. : Appears when your phone is in fax
communication mode.
14. : Appears when your phone is GPRS
enabled and within range.
Flashes during GPRS transmission.
15. : Appears when Alarm is set.
16. : Appears when “Diverts” (p. 81) is set
to “All Calls”.
17. : Appears when the data cable is
connected to your phone.
18. : Appears when “Ringer Volume”
(p. 64) is set to “Silent”.
19. : Appears when Vibration alert is set.

17 Getting Started
20. (No display)/ / / / :
Indicates the phone’s mode (Normal
mode/Activity mode/Meeting mode/
Car mode/Silent mode).
21. : Appears when a voice message is
stored.
22. : Appears when up, down, right or left
navigation is available.
23. / : Appears when “Infrared” is on/during
connection.
24. / : Appears when the JavaTM application
is executed/suspended.
Softkey Indicators
To execute the operation indicated, press each
corresponding key.
25. Area at the lower left of a screen:
Displays the operation executed by
left softkey.
26. Area at the lower right of a screen:
Displays the operation executed by
right softkey.
Sub-Screen
Status Indicators
1. : Indicates the received signal strength.
2. : Appears when in GPRS is within
range and can be used.
Flashes during in GPRS
communication mode.
3. : Appears when a new SMS, MMS
Alert or WAP Alert has arrived.
4. : Appears when Alarm is set.
5. : Indicates the battery level.
6./ : Appears when “Infrared” is on/during
connection.
7. : Appears when “Diverts” (p. 81) is set
to “All Calls”.
Status
Indicators

Getting Started 18
8. : Appears when the data cable is
connected to your phone.
9. : Appears when Silent is set.

19 Call Functions
Call Functions
Making a Call
1. Enter the area code and the phone number you wish
to dial.
If you enter the wrong number, press [Clear] to
delete the number to the left of the cursor.
2. Press to dial.
Emergency Calls
1. Enter 112 (international emergency number) using
the keypad.
2. Press 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.
International Calls
1. Press and hold until a “+” (international
dialling prefix) sign appears.
2. Enter the country code, followed by the area code
and the number.
3. Press to dial.
Note
• Enter the area code omitting the first 0 when making
international calls, in most cases. (It differs for some
countries.)
Speed Dialling
In the Speed Dial List, up to 9 phone numbers out of the
Phonebook can be set. You can call the numbers using
the digit keys ( to and ).
For details on setting the Speed Dial List, see “Speed
Dial List” on page 30.
1. Press and hold any of the digit keys ( to
and ).
The phone number stored in the Speed Dial List
appears.

Call Functions 20
Redialling
You can redial the numbers in the call log list that you
may have missed, received or dialled. Each list can
contain up to 10 numbers.
1. Press during stand-by.
2. Press or to select a category between
“Dialled Numbers”, “Missed Calls” and “Received
Calls”.
3. Select the number you wish to call by pressing
or .
4. Press to redial the call.
Automatic Redialling
This setting allows you to automatically redial the
number if the first attempt was unsuccessful.
If you wish to stop redialling, press or [End].
To Set the Auto Redial Function
1. Press to display the Main Menu.
2.
Press or to select “Settings”, then press .
3. Press or to select “Call Settings”, then press
.
4. Press or to select “Auto Redial”, then press
.
5. Select “On” to enable the Auto Redial function or
“Off” to disable it, then press .
Note
• When you receive an incoming call, the Auto Redial
function will be interrupted.
• Automatic redialling is not available for fax and data
calls.
Ending a Call
1. Press to end the call.
Answering a Call
When an incoming call is detected, the phone rings and
the LED indicator flashes green.
1. Open your phone.
2. Press to answer the call.
or
Press any key except , [Reject], ,
when the “Any Key Answer” function is enabled.
Set the Any Key Answer function in the profile in
each mode. (p. 68)