Sharp GX30 User manual

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Introduction 1
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX30.
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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2 Introduction
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Introduction 3
Useful Functions and Services of the
Phone
Your phone offers you the following features:
• Built-in digital camera that can take pictures and
record video clips.
• Create and read SMS (Text Message).
• MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) can
personalise your phone in various ways: you can send
and receive multimedia messages with graphical
images, photographs, sound or video clips attached.
• WAP browser to help you access a variety of
information on the mobile Internet.
• Java™ applications. You can also download various
kinds of applications from Vodafone via the mobile
Internet.
• Continuous grain silicon (CGS) colour LCD main
display with images that are clearer and easier to view.
• Colour external display enables you to quickly see
who is calling and if you have any new messages.
• Mobile light with large number of uses: as a camera
flash, battery charge notification, incoming call
indicator and a makeshift torch.
• Melody editing function allows you to create original
ringtones using up to 40 voices.
• Voice recorder function allows you to record and play
back your voice messages.
• MP3 player that can play back MP3 sound files.
• Memory card slot that expands connectivity with a PC
by using the memory card.
• Bluetooth interface that establishes contact with other
Bluetooth-enabled device (handsfree headset for
Bluetooth or hands free car kit for Bluetooth only).

4 Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................. 1
Useful Functions and Services of the
Phone ...........................................................3
Table of Contents ........................................ 4
Your Phone .................................................. 7
Optional Accessories ...................................7
Getting Started ............................................ 8
Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery .....11
Charging the Battery ..................................15
Inserting the Memory Card ........................16
Removing the Memory Card .....................18
Turning Your Phone On and Off ...............18
Display Indicators (Main Display) ............19
Display Indicators (External Display) .......22
Call Functions ............................................ 24
Making a Call .............................................24
Speed Dialling ............................................24
Redialling ...................................................25
Ending a Call .............................................25
Answering a Call .......................................26
Incall Menus ..............................................27
Entering Characters ..................................32
Changing the Input Languages ...................33
Changing the Input Method .......................33
Using Text Templates ................................34
Using the Menu ..........................................35
List of Menu Functions ..............................37
Contacts List .............................................38
Displaying the Contacts List ......................38
Selecting the Contacts List Memory ..........38
Add New Contact ......................................39
Finding a Name and Number .....................43
Dialling Using Contacts List Entries ..........43
Editing Contacts List Entries .....................44
Deleting a Single Contacts List Entry ........45
Deleting All Contacts List Entries .............45
Viewing Groups .........................................45
Memory Status ...........................................48
Speed Dial List ...........................................49
Sending Messages ......................................49
Swapping Location Number of the Phone
Number .......................................................50

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Camera ...................................................... 51
Take Picture ..............................................51
Record Video ............................................60
Messages .................................................. 65
Multimedia (MMS) ...................................65
Text (SMS) ................................................76
Cell Broadcasts ..........................................83
Area Info ...................................................85
Vodafone live! ........................................... 86
Viewing the WAP Browser ........................86
Navigating a WAP Page .............................87
My Stuff ..................................................... 91
Pictures ......................................................91
Games & More ..........................................98
Sounds .....................................................101
Videos .....................................................104
Bookmarks ..............................................107
Text Templates ........................................108
Memory Status ........................................109
Games & More ........................................ 110
Executing Applications ...........................110
Screensavers ............................................110
More Games ............................................111
Settings ................................................... 111
Java™ Information ................................. 115
Applications ............................................116
SIM Application ..................................... 116
MP3 Player ............................................. 116
Calendar .................................................. 116
Alarm ...................................................... 119
Calculator ............................................... 122
Voice Recorder ....................................... 123
Melody Editor ......................................... 125
Phone Help ............................................. 134
Profiles ....................................................135
Activating a Profile .................................. 135
Customising Profiles ............................... 136
Resetting Profile Settings ........................ 136
Ringer Volume ........................................ 137
Assigning Ringtone ................................. 137
Vibration .................................................. 138
Light Colour ............................................ 138
Keypad Tones .......................................... 138
Warning Tone .......................................... 139
Power On/Off Sound ............................... 140
Message Alert .......................................... 140

6 Table of Contents
Low Battery Alert ....................................141
Any Key Answer .....................................141
Contacts .................................................. 142
Call Log ..................................................142
Call Timers .............................................143
Call Costs ................................................144
Data Counter ...........................................147
Speed Dial List ........................................147
My Numbers ...........................................148
Settings ................................................... 149
Phone Settings .........................................149
Call Settings ............................................162
Diverts .....................................................165
Memory Card ..........................................167
Connectivity ............................................168
Internet Settings ......................................172
Network Settings .....................................178
Security ...................................................180
Master Reset ...........................................186
Connecting GX30 to Your PC ................. 187
System Requirements ..............................187
GSM/GPRS Modem ................................187
Handset Manager .....................................187
Software Installation ................................187
Note ..........................................................188
Troubleshooting ......................................189
Safety Precautions and Conditions of
Use ............................................................191
CONDITIONS OF USE ...........................191
ENVIRONMENT ....................................194
PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING
VEHICLE USE ........................................195
Index .........................................................196

Your Phone 7
Your Phone
Please check the following carefully. Your phone
should come complete with:
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS phone
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• AC charger
• Handsfree Kit
•CD-ROM
• SD memory card
•Userguide
Optional Accessories
• Lithium-ion spare battery (XN-1BT30)
• High capacity Lithium-ion battery (XN-1BT31)
• Cigarette lighter charger (XN-1CL30)
• USB data cable (USB cable: XN-1DC30)
• AC charger (XN-1QC30, XN-1QC31)
• Personal handsfree 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
2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys):
Moves cursor to select
menu items, etc.
a, b, c, din this
manual indicate these keys.
Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Contacts List
entries in stand-by mode.
Left arrow key: Displays list of
Applications in stand-by
mode.
Right arrow key: Displays list of pictures in
the handset memory in
stand-by mode.
3. Centre Key: Displays Main menu in
stand-by mode and
executes functions.
in this manual indicates
this key.
4. Left Soft Key: Executes the function at the
bottom left of the screen.
Ain this manual indicates
this key.
5. Send Key: Makes or accepts calls,
views the call in stand-by
mode.
6. Voice Mail Key:Press and hold this key to
connect to the Voice mail
centre automatically.
(Depends on the SIM card.)
7. * /Shift Key,
Viewfinder Switch Key:
Switches character case
among four modes: Abc,
ABC, 123 and abc.
Switches viewfinders
between main display and
external display in digital
camera/video camera
mode.
8. Main Display
9. Right Soft Key: Executes the function at the
(“Vodafone bottom right of the screen.
live!” Key)Cin this manual indicates
this key.
Used to access “Vodafone
live!” by opening the
browser.

10 Getting Started
10.End/Power Key: Ends a call, turns power on/
off.
11.Camera Key: Starts the Camera
application in stand-by
mode.
12.Keypad
13.#/Flash light Key: Switches symbol screens.
Press and hold this key to
shift text input method
between multi-tap and T9
mode.
Turns the flash/auxiliary
light on or off in digital
camera/video camera
mode.
14.Microphone
15.Aerial
16.Camera
17.Speaker
18.Mobile Light: Used as a flash or 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.Infrared Port: Sends and receives data via
infrared.
21.RF Connector
22.Side-Up/Side-Down Keys:
Moves cursor to select
menu items, adjusts
earpiece volume, etc.
In stand-by mode, press
and hold this key to turn the
mobile light on and off.
When the mobile light is
on, press this key to change
the light colour.
23.Battery Cover

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24.Macro Switch: Switches between normal
(Close-up) ( ) and macro ( )
position.
25.Handsfree Kit Connector
26.Memory Card Slot Cover
27.External Connector:
Used to connect either the
charger or USB data cable.
Inserting the SIM Card and the
Battery
1. Slide off the battery cover ( ).
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12 Getting Started
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 .
SIM card
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4. Replace the battery cover as shown below and slide
it as shown.
Note
• Make sure that only 3V SIM cards are used.
• Make sure that the standard accessory battery
(XN-1BT30) or the optional accessory, high capacity
Li-ion battery (XN-1BT31) is used.
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.
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14 Getting Started
3. Hold down gently while sliding the SIM card
out of the SIM holder .
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.
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Getting Started 15
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. Connect the charger to the external socket located at
the bottom of the phone by pressing both sides
indicated with arrows, and connect to an AC outlet.
The mobile light lights red.
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 192.)
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 mobile light 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 192 for details.
• When the phone is charging, the animated battery
status icon ( ) in the upper right of the screen
displays the current status.
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 the external display.
Mobile light

16 Getting Started
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.
Inserting the Memory Card
1. Turn off the phone.
2. Open the memory card slot cover.
3. Insert the memory card all the way in.
Battery Indicators Charge Level
Sufficiently charged
Partially charged
Charging recommended
Charging required
Empty

Getting Started 17
4. Close the cover.
Note
• The miniSD memory card cannot be used with your
phone.
• Make sure that the phone is turned off before opening
the memory card cover.
• Use only SD memory cards up to 512 MB, or MMC
up to 128 MB.
• Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction and
orientation.
• The SD memory card has a write-protect switch that
prevents you from deleting memory contents by
accident. If you slide the switch to the lock position,
you cannot save or delete files.
• Do not open the memory card cover whilst an
memory card is being formatted or being written by
the phone. The card may be damaged beyond use.
• Keep all memory cards out of the reach of small
children.
Memory Card Folder Configurations
Four folders entitled PICTURES, SOUNDS, VIDEOS,
BACKUP are created on the memory card. The pictures
and sounds, and video clips are stored in each entitled
folder.
Tip
• You see the following indicators when the memory
card is in use:
: Appears when the card is inserted.
: Appears when the card is inserted and locked.
: Appears when the card is damaged or cannot be
used.
: Appears when the card is locked and damaged
or unusable.
: Appears when the card is being written or read.
: Appears when the card is being formatted.
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Removing the Memory Card
1. Open the memory card slot cover, remove the card,
and close the cover.
Note
• Be sure to turn the phone off before removing the
memory card.
• Do not remove the memory card whilst the memory
card is being formatted or written to.
Turning Your Phone On and Off
To turn the power on, press and hold Ffor
approximately 2 seconds.
The stand-by screen is displayed.
To turn the power off, press and hold 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 “Enabling/
Disabling the PIN Code” on page 180.

Getting Started 19
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:
1. Press to display the Main menu.
2. Press a, b, cor dto highlight “Contacts”, then
press to select.
3. Press aor bto highlight “Contacts List”, then
press to select.
4. Press A[Options] to display Options menu.
5. Press aor bto highlight “Advanced”, then press
or A[Select] to select.
6. Press aor bto highlight “Copy All from SIM”,
then press to select.
7. Press A[Yes] to start copying.
To cancel copy, press C[No] in step 7.
Display Indicators (Main Display)
Status
indicators
Right soft ke
y
Left soft
key
Centre key/Navigation keys