Sharp GX29 User manual

Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Limited,
declares that this GX29 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:
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Introduction 1
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX29.
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
•
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may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory
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2 Introduction
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
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Portfolio License for encoding in compliance with the MPEG-
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which is paid for on a title by title basis and/or (ii) data which
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Introduction 3
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 Vodafone via the mobile Internet.
• The external display (blue) for quickly checking the
information of incoming calls or messages.
• 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.
•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 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.

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
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
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 ........................... 36
Memory Status ........................................... 36
Speed Dial List .......................................... 36
Sending a Contacts List Entry ................... 37
Receiving a Contacts List Entry ................ 37

Table of Contents 5
Dialling a Service Phone Number .............38
Camera ....................................................... 39
Take Picture ............................................... 39
Record Video ............................................. 43
Messages ................................................... 47
Multimedia (MMS) ....................................47
Text (SMS) ................................................ 53
Email ..........................................................56
Cell Broadcasts ..........................................58
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 ..........................................71
Memory Status ...........................................71
Games & More ........................................... 72
Applications ............................................... 72
Screensavers ...............................................73
More Games ...............................................73
Settings .......................................................74
Java™ Information .....................................75
Applications ...............................................76
SIM Application .........................................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

6 Table of Contents
Date & Time ............................................ 106
Changing the Language ........................... 107
Network ................................................... 107
Security .................................................... 111
Master Reset ............................................ 112
Connecting GX29 to Your PC ................. 113
System Requirements .............................. 113
GSM/GPRS Modem ................................ 113
Handset Manager ..................................... 114
Software Installation ............................... 114
Troubleshooting ...................................... 116
Safety Precautions and
Conditions of Use .................................... 118
CONDITIONS OF USE .......................... 118
ENVIRONMENT .................................... 121
PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING
VEHICLE USE ....................................... 121
SAR ......................................................... 122
INFORMATION ON PROPER
DISPOSAL .............................................. 123
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN USA ...... 124
Index ......................................................... 126

Your Phone 7
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
•UserGuide
• Quick Start Guide*
* This item is not provided in some areas.
Optional Accessories
• Li-ion Spare Battery (XN-1BT30)
• Cigarette Lighter Charger (XN-1CL30)
• USB Data Cable (XN-1DC30)
• AC Charger (XN-1QC30, XN-1QC31)
• Personal Hands-free Kit (XN-1ER20)
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/Speaker
2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys):
Moves cursor to select
menu items, etc.
Up/Down arrow keys:
abDisplays Contacts List entries in standby mode.
aand bindicate in this
manual these keys.
Left arrow key:
c
Displays list of Applications
in standby mode.
c indicates in this manual
this key.
Right arrow key:
dDisplays list of Saved
Pictures in standby mode.
dindicates in this manual
this key.
3. Left Soft Key:
A
Executes the function at the
bottom left of the screen.
4. Send Key:
D
Makes or accepts calls,
views the call logs in
standby mode.
5. Centre Key:
eDisplays Main menu in
standby mode and executes
functions.
6. Voice Mail Key:
GPress and hold this key to
connect to the Voice mail
centre automatically.
(Depends on the SIM card.)
7. */Shift Key:
PSwitches 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.
8. Main Display
9. Right Soft Key:
C
Executes the function at the
bottom right of the screen.
Used to access “Vodafone
live!” by opening the
browser in standby mode.
10.End/Power Key:
F
Ends a call, turns power on/
off.
11.Keypad

10 Getting Started
12.#/Silent Key:
RSwitches symbol screens.
Press and hold this key on
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 e, then Rduring
standby to turn the
Bluetooth wireless function
on or off.
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
(XN-1BT30) is used.
1
2
SIM card
1
2

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.
1
2

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
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. 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.

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 “ ” 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, press and hold Ffor
approximately 2 seconds.
The standby screen is displayed.
To turn the power off, press and hold Ffor
approximately 2 seconds.
To Enter the PIN Code
If the PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is
enabled you are asked to enter the PIN code each time
the phone is switched on. For details on setting the PIN
code, see “Enabling/Disabling the PIN Code” on
page 111.
1. Enter your PIN code.
2. Press e.
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.
Battery Indicators Charge Level
Sufficiently charged
Partially charged
Charging recommended
Charging required
Empty

Getting Started 15
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
Right soft key
Left soft
key
Centre key

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. / : CSD/GPRS in progress
5. : Fax communication in progress
6. : “Diverts” (p. 102) set to “All Calls”
7. / : Secure WAP page displayed
8. / : Text message alerts [unread/mailbox
full]
9. / : Multimedia message alerts [unread/
mailbox full]
10. / : Email alerts [unread/mailbox full]
11. : USB Data Cable connected
12. / : Bluetooth wireless setting [enabled/
communicating]
13. / : Java™ application [executed (colour)/
suspended (grey)]
14. (No display)/ / / / / :
Current profile [Normal/Meeting/
Activity/Car/Headset/Silent]
15. : T9 text input method enabled
16. ///:
Current text input method [First letter
upper case/Upper case/Lower case/
Numeric]
17. / / : “Ringer Volume” (p. 94) set to
“Silent”/Vibration enabled (p. 95)/
Vibration enabled and sound
deactivated

Getting Started 17
18. : Battery level
19. : Daily alarm enabled
20. / : Schedule entry enabled [with/without a
reminder alarm]
21. : Outbox contains unsent multimedia
messages
22. : WAP alert
23. : Voicemail message alert
Display Indicators (External Display)
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 (e) 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, cand d, and press eto 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 (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:
“Contacts”
→ “Contacts List” → [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 (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. Press and hold Quntil 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 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 (Hto 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 (Hto O).
The phone number stored in the Speed Dial List is
dialled.