Sharp GX10i User manual

GX10i
CONFIDENTIAL
No. S4305TQGX15/A
DIGITAL MOBILE PHONE
• In the interests of user-safety the set should be restored to its
original condition and only parts identical to those specified
should be used.
SHARP CORPORATION
This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
[1] Specifications ..............................................1-1
[2] Names of parts............................................1-2
[3] Operation manual........................................1-2
CHAPTER 2. ADJUSTMENTS
[1] Adjustments
SHARP Program Support Tool (SPST) .......2-1
[2] SHARP RF Test tool manual.....................2-30
[3] Adjustment procedures after replacement
of the parts ................................................2-36
[4] Test points.................................................2-38
[5] Troubleshooting ........................................2-42
[6] Specification for function test ....................2-56
CHAPTER 3. DISASSEMBLY AND
REASSEMBLY
[1] Servicing concerns......................................3-1
[2] Disassembly and reassembly .....................3-2
CHAPTER 4. DIAGRAMS
[1] Block diagram .............................................4-1
CHAPTER 5. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND
WIRING SIDE OF P.W.BOARD
[1] Notes on schematic diagram ......................5-1
[2] Types of transistor and LED........................5-1
[3] Waveforms of circuit....................................5-2
[4] Schematic diagram/
wiring side of P.W.Board .............................5-6
CHAPTER 6. OTHERS
[1] Function table of IC.....................................6-1
PARTS GUIDE
CONTENTS
SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL GX10i
(INTERNAL MODEL NAME:
TQ-GX15E/G/R/T/S/H/EP/PP/W/B/D/A/Z/Q)
E : For U.K. G : For Germany
R : For Ireland T : For Italy
S : For Spain H : For Netherlands
EP : For U.K. (Prepaid) PP: For Portugal (Prepaid)
W : For Sweden B : For Hungary
D : For Greece A : For Australia
Z : For New Zealand Q : For Egypt
• Caution
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type,
dispose of used batteries according to the instruction.

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FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT,
PLEASE REFER TO THE OPERATION MANUAL.
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
[1] Specifications
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Specifications for this model are subject to change without
prior notice.
General: Tri - band (GSM 900 MHz/DCS 1800 MHz/
PCS 1900MHz)
GPRS-enabled
WAP, MMS, SMS
Dimensions (folded, excluding the aerial)
(H x W x D): 94 x 49 x 27 mm
Weight: 110 g
Battery operating
temperature: 0°C - 40°C
Main-screen
display: Display dimensions: 160 x 120 dots
LCDdisplay: TFT65,536colourswithbacklight
LCDbacklight: LEDbacklightwhitecolourLEDs
Sub-screen
display: Display dimensions: 26 x 96 dots
LCDdisplay: STNmonochromeLCDwithbacklight
Camera: CMOS 110K pixels built-in camera
Zoom: Wide and zoom mode
(Supported 2x zoom)
Lens: F2.0, f = 1.8 mm
Sound: 16-polyphonic ring melodies
Status LED: Green and red
External DC
supply voltage: 5.2 V
Battery: 3.7 V, 720 mAh, Li-Ion
Standby time: 100 ~ 250 hours
Talk time: 150 ~ 240 min.
Others: Side key
Infraredport1.2L/P(maximumdistance20cm)
Connector for AC charger and data cable
Standard hands free connector (ø2.5)
Battery ranning time depends on the battery and SIM card as
well as the network conditions and usage.

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[3] Operation manual (Page numbers refer to the user guide)
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Earpiece
Navigation Keys
(Arrow Keys)
Centre Key
Left Soft Key
Send Key
Voice Mail Key
/Shift Key
Main-Screen Display
Hands free Connector
Right Soft Key
End/Power Key
Keypad
Microphone
External Connector
Aerial
Sub-Screen Display
Camera
Mirror
LED Indicator
Infrared Port
Speaker
Battery Cover
Side Keys
(Up/Down)
[2] Names of parts
Accessories (optional)
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
every region.
For details, please contact your dealer.

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QUICKSTART GUIDE: INTRODUCTION More than voice and text – now it’s pictures, music and games!
Congratulations on your new Sharp GX10i. With this advanced handset, you will be able to do far more than “talk and text”. Now you can take full advantage of all the new Vodafone live! services. For instance:
Taking and sending colour photos Playing arcade quality games Amazing your friends with polyphonic ringtones Accessing the mobile internet quickly and easily
How to do all this is described in detail inside this manual. But if you are already familiar with how a mobile phone works, you probably want to try out the new features straight away – the things
you couldn’t do before.
In which case, the next three pages will show you how to:
Take your first picture with the camera Send it as a multimedia message with text Try out a Java game using animation, 2D and 3D effects Experiment with ringtones, and...
Access the Vodafone live! portal
We’ll also show you how to connect up to the Vodafone live! portal, to discover what the world’s largestmobile community has to offer you andyour phone: from new ringtones to games,
entertainment and news services.
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QUICKSTART GUIDE: NAVIGATION & CAMERA Trying out your phone
OK. Your SIM card’s in the handset, and you’ve charged the battery (see “Getting Started”, p.8). Turning it on: Press and hold the redkey for two seconds (the same to turn off). Navigation and selection: The GX10i uses icons to help you navigate (like on your PC).
Press the central silver key to
access the icons on the Main Menu. Use to move up and down the on-screen menus, and the key or
to select.
takes you back to a previous
menu. The ‘soft’ keys select whateveris at thebottom left andright of the screen – often as an alternative to the menu keys.
Using the camera Taking a photo: 1. From the start-up screen, press and hold for two seconds
to go into Camera mode (see Section M1: Camera, p.34 for full details).
2. Press to capture the image on screen. 3. Press [Save] (“Save to My Phone” is shown), or press
to Send your picture to someone else (see next page). Or
press [Back] instead to re-take.
Note: always returns you to Phone mode. Viewing photos: 1. In Camera mode, press [Options]. 2. Select “Existing Pictures”, then press . 3. Go to the picture file you want to view (they’re named by time
and date), and press .
Using a photo as wallpaper: 1. Go to the Main Menu. 2. Select“Settings”, “Phone Settings”, “Wallpaper”,
“On”, “My Pictures”.
3. Press , and select your photo from the list. 4. Press [Select].
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QUICKSTART GUIDE: MESSAGING & GAMES Picture Messaging
Use the MMS (Multi Media Messaging) function to send your photo together with a text message. 1. From the Main Menu scroll up to “Messages”. 2. Press and select “MMS”. 3. Press and select “Compose”. 4. Press and write your text
message.
Attaching your photo: 1. Press [Options]. Select “Picuture”
and press .
2. Choose the photo you want. Press
.
3. Press [Back] to go back to your message. Note: Repeat the same steps, choosing “Sound” instead of “Picture” to attach a sound – for instance a voice memo from yourself (see Section M5-4, p.75 on how to record). Sending: From the text entry screen: 1. Press , and key in a mobile number (or an email address:
to enter text first press and hold – to get the @ symbol, press the key 3 times).
2. Press , choose “Send” and press [Select].
3. You’ll be asked to OK the file size: select “Yes”, press ,
and watch it being sent.
Tip: Try sending to yourself to see how it works. Problems? You may need to be registered for MMS – speak to Vodafone customer services.
Playing games Yourphone comes with two built-in games andone pre-loaded Java game:Stormy Sight. To try out the enhanced gameplay of this Java game, go to the Main Menu: 1. Select “Fun & Games”, and press . 2. Select “Java Games”, and press
.
3. Select “Saved Games”, and press . 4. Select “Stormy Sight”, and press
to play.
You can download further Java games by selecting “Download More” in the “Java Games” menu. This will take you to the Vodafone live! portal (see next page).
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QUICKSTART GUIDE: RINGTONES & PORTAL Polyphonic Ringtones
The Sharp GX10i comes with a range of amazing ringtones already loaded for you to try out. Choosing a ringtone: 1. From the Main Menu select “Profiles”, select “Normal”,
then go to “Edit” and press .
2. Select “Assign Melody”, then “Preset Melody” and press
. Choose a melody.
3. To hear it, select [Play]. To stop, press [Stop]. 4. If you like it, you can press to select. Or try out another
ringtone.
Download a new ringtone: You can also download one of the
manyamazing new polyphonic ringtones, which the download will
store in the “My Sounds” folder in the “My Phone” section of the Main Menu. First you need to access the Vodafone live! portal.
Accessing the Vodafone live! portal
1. Your phone is already set up to use the mobile internet
browser. On the start-up screen you’ll see the Vodafone live! logo at the bottom right . Press to select it, and this will start the connection process (see the Vodafone section, p.105).
2. Once connected you'll see a menu of icons which take you to
different areas of the portal for you to explore.
3. To download a ringtone, go to
“Downloads” and follow the prompts to listen to and download a new ringtone. You can now choose it on your phone as before.
The tip of the iceberg: This portal has a whole world of news and entertainment to offer you. For more details, please refer to the Vodafone live! guide.
New
Downloads
More...
Messages
Chat
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CHAPTER 2. ADJUSTMENTS
[1] Adjustments
SHARP Program Support Tool (SPST)
1. Outline
This document provides user information required to install and use GX10i Program Support Tool (SPST).
2. System requirements
• IBM PC compatible personal computer (standard COM1 serial port (115,200 bps) and USB required)
Supporting OS: Windows 98/98SE/2000/XP (except for Windows 95/ME/NT)
(English, German, Italian, Spanish, French and Chinese versions)
• Data cable
• Full charged battery
<During RF adjustment>
• RF test instrument: CMU200, CMD55
• GPIB interface: National Instruments USB-GPIB cable
Model No.: NI GPIB-USB-B
• The battery should be fully charged.
3. Introduction
3.1 Functions
SPST offers five key functions:
1. Software download
2. User data transfer (processes all data at once but not individually)
3. RF calibration
4. Default setting
5. Identification
SPST functions as a launcher for these independent software programs.
3.2 Installation
The SPST software is distributed in CD-ROM format.
(1) Use Windows Explorer and copy “UpgradingTool.zip” and “SPST.zip” to the desktop.
(2) Unzip and install “UpgradingTool.zip” following the procedures below.
(3) Unzip the “SPST.zip”.
Hereinafter, procedures are carried out in the SPST folder.
3.2.1 Starting up
ConnectGX10itoanoperable serial port ofthe PC withthe supplieddata cable. Connectthe AC chargerto the datacable.
Execute the GX10i SPST.exe program in the SPST folder.
(1) The SPC input screen appears. Input SPC (2968) and press “OK”.
If you do not know SPC, press “Cancel” to close.
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(2) If SPC is correct, the following screen appears.
Figure 2
The software for each function is independent and thus multi-bootable. However, you can only activate single software at
a time. To start snother software, exit the current one.
3.3. Functions
3.3.1 Identification
SPST downloads and displays the main data configured in GX10i.
<Operation>
(1) On the SPST startup screen, press “Identity”.
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(2) Connect PC and MS with a Data cable.
(3) Remove the SIM card and turn on the phone. Regular display.
(4) Select the COM port.
(5) Press “Get Identity”. The information will be displayed.
(6) IMEI will be displayed, and the following dialog box appears.
Figure 4
(7) Make sure GX10i is turned off and press the power key.
(8) Press “OK” when **** appears on the GX10i display.

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(9) Make sure “Success!!” appears. Check the data and exit.
Refer to the attachment 1
for the operator code.
Software version:
IMEISV: 02
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Attachment 1 Operator Code Chart
No. Operator name Country Model name
01 Vodafone UK Post-Paid UK A4TQGX15E
02 Airtel Spain A4TQGX15S
04 Vodafone Omnitel Italy A4TQGX15T
05 Vodafone D2 Germany A4TQGX15G
06 Vodafone NL Netherlands(Holland) A4TQGX15H
08 Vodafone Ireland Ireland A4TQGX15R
10 Vodafone Greece Greece A4TQGX15D
48 Vodafone PT Pre-Paid Portugal A4TQGX15PP
50 Vodafone UK Pre-Paid UK A4TQGX15EP
12 Vodafone Australia Australia A4TQGX15A
13 Vodafone New Zealand New Zealand A4TQGX15Z
15 Vodafone Egypt Post-Paid Egypt A4TQGX15Q
14 Vodafone Sweden Post-Paid Sweden A4TQGX15W
11 Vodafone Hungary Hungary A4TQGX15B
3.3.2 User data transfer
SPST saves and downloads all the following user data.
(1) Connect PC and MS with a Data cable and turn on MS.
(2) Activate the software.
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1. Select the COM port. You cannot specify the communication protocol. (115 kbps)
2. Press “Recognition”.
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(3) Press either “BACKUP”, “RESTORE” or “END”.
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(4) If “BACKUP” is pressed, the dialog box for file selection appears. Select the file and press “Save”.
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The buttons are grayed out during the process.
Figure 9
When they return to black, the process is complete. Press “END” to exit.
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(5) If “RESTORE” is pressed, the following confirmation dialog box appears. Press “OK” to confirm.
Figure 11
The dialog box for file selection appears. Select the file and press “Open”.
Figure 12
The buttons are grayed out during the process.
The process is complete when the buttons turn black.
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