Sharp SX633A User manual

Introduction 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your new 3G/UMTS SX633A phone.
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
• We strongly recommend that you keep separate permanent
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of the features or on performance.
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2 Introduction
Powered by JBlend™ Copyright 1997-2006 Aplix
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JBlend and all JBlend-based trademarks and logos
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aplix
Corporation in Japan and other countries.
Powered by Mascot Capsule®/Micro3D Edition™
Mascot Capsule®is a registered trademark of HI Corporation
©2002-2006 HI Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Licensed by Inter Digital Technology Corporation under one or more of the
following United States Patents and/or their domestic or foreign
counterparts and other patents pending, including U.S. Patents:
4,675,863: 4,779,262: 4,785,450: 4,811,420: 5,228,056: 5,420,896:
5,799,010: 5,166,951: 5,179,571 & 5,345,467
T9 Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following: U.S. Pat. Nos.
5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011,554;
Australian Pat. No. 727539; Canadian Pat. No. 1,331,057; United
Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329;
Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383; Euro. Pat. No. 0 842 463
(96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, FR, IT, NL,PT.ES,SE,GB; Republic of Korea Pat.
Nos. KR201211B1 and KR226206B1; and additional patents are pending
worldwide.
T9 Text Input is covered by the Hong Kong Standard Patent No.
HK0940329 and HK1010924.
T9 Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following: U.S. Pat. Nos.
5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011,554;
Australian Pat. No. 727539; Canadian Pat. No. 1,331,057; United
Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329;
Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383; Euro. Pat. No. 0 842 463
(96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, FR, IT, NL,PT.ES,SE,GB; Republic of Korea Pat.
Nos. KR201211B1 and KR226206B1; and additional patents are pending
worldwide.
microSD™ is a trade mark of SD Card Association.
Bluetooth is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Sharp is under license. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Introduction 3
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 implied for any other use. Additional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA. See http://www.mpegla.com.
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Systems Patent 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 which is paid
for on a title by title basis and/or (ii) data which is paid for on a title by title
basis and is transmitted to an end user for permanent storage and/or use.
Such additional license may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpegla.com for additional details.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
Contains Macromedia®Flash™ technology by
Macromedia, Inc.
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Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following
United States Patents and/or their counterparts in other nations ;
4,901,307 5,490,165 5,056,109 5,504,773 5,101,501
5,506,865 5,109,390 5,511,073 5,228,054 5,535,239
5,267,261 5,544,196 5,267,262 5,568,483 5,337,338
5,600,754 5,414,796 5,657,420 5,416,797 5,659,569
5,710,784 5,778,338
This device includes RSA®BSAFE™
Cryptographic software from RSA Security Inc.
RSA is a registered trademark of RSA Security
Inc. BSAFE is a registered trademark of RSA
Security Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
CP8 PATENT

4 Introduction
Useful Functions and Services
Your phone offers you the following features:
• Video Calling. You can talk while viewing each other on
respective screens.
• 3D and colour Java™ games and applications with a
graphic accelerator. You can also download various games
and applications from SmarTone-Vodafone via the mobile
Internet.
• Thin Film Transistor (TFT) colour LCD main display with
images that are clearer and easier to view.
• A built-in digital camera for taking pictures and video clips.
• A messaging function for reading and creating SMS and
MMS messages.
• Email for sending up to 300 KB and receiving mail with
attachments.
• A WAP browser for accessing information on the mobile
Internet.
• Your own ringtones and ringvideos. You can use downloaded
sound or video clip files as a ringtone or ring video clip file.
• Playback of the downloaded sound and video clip files.
• 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 schedule alarm for creating and sending schedule entries
with alarm settings.
• A microSD™ memory card slot that expands connectivity
with a PC using the memory card.

Contents 5
Contents
Introduction .............................................................. 1
Getting Started ......................................................... 8
Inserting the SIM/USIM Card and the Battery ..... 11
Removing the SIM/USIM Card and the Battery ... 12
Charging the Battery ........................................ 13
Inserting/Removing the Memory Card ............... 14
Connecting the Handsfree Kit ........................... 16
Turning Your Phone On and Off ........................ 17
Keypad Lock .................................................... 17
Display Indicators (Main Display) ....................... 18
Display Indicators (External Display) .................. 20
Navigating Functions ............................................. 21
Voice Call/Video Calling Functions ........................ 22
Making a Voice Call ......................................... 22
Speed Dialling ................................................. 23
Redialling ........................................................ 23
Answering a Voice Call ..................................... 23
Incall Menu (Voice Call) .................................... 24
Making a Video Calling ..................................... 27
Answering a Video Calling ................................ 27
Incall Menu (Video Calling) ............................... 28
Using the Menu .......................................................30
Top Menu ........................................................30
List of Menu Functions .....................................30
Entering Characters ................................................32
Changing the Input Language ...........................33
Changing the Input Method ...............................33
Chinese User Dictionary ....................................38
Using Templates ..............................................41
Copying, Cutting and Pasting Text .....................41
Insert Phonebook Entries ..................................41
Call Manager ...........................................................42
Changing the List Displayed ..............................43
Selecting the Storage Memory ..........................43
Sorting the Phonebook List Order ......................43
Selecting the Search Mode ...............................43
Add New ..........................................................43
Viewing My Card ..............................................44
Copying Phonebook Entries between
SIM/USIM Card and Handset .............................44
Dialling from the Phonebook .............................44
Editing Phonebook Entries .................................45

6 Contents
Assigning a Ringtone or a Ring Video Clip File to
Each Entry ....................................................... 45
Deleting Phonebook Entries .............................. 45
Manage Group ................................................ 46
Message Groups ............................................. 46
Memory Status ................................................ 47
Speed Dial List ................................................ 47
Sending a Phonebook Entry .............................. 48
Receiving a Phonebook Entry ............................ 48
Sending a Voice Clip Message or Video Clip
Message Using an Address from the
Phonebook ...................................................... 48
Camera ................................................................... 49
Taking Pictures ................................................ 49
Recording Video Clips ...................................... 50
Common Functions in the Photo and Video
Camera Modes ................................................ 50
Functions in the Photo Camera Mode ................ 52
Functions in the Video Camera Mode ................ 54
Messages ............................................................... 56
SMS ............................................................... 56
MMS .............................................................. 56
Email .............................................................. 56
Creating a New Message ................................. 56
Cell Broadcasts ................................................61
Area Info ..........................................................62
Messaging Settings ..........................................62
Browser ...................................................................65
Navigating a WAP Page ....................................66
Media Player ...........................................................69
TV & Video .......................................................69
Music Player ....................................................71
Gallery .....................................................................74
Picture Gallery .................................................74
Video Gallery ....................................................75
Sound Gallery ..................................................76
Other Documents .............................................77
Common Option Menus ....................................77
Text Templates ................................................80
Memory Status ................................................80
Games & Applications ............................................81
GSX™ & Java™ Gallery ..................................81
Set Java™ Wallpaper ......................................83
Java™ Settings ...............................................84
Java™ Information ..........................................85
Organiser ................................................................86
Calendar ..........................................................86
Alarms ............................................................89

Contents 7
Calculator ........................................................ 90
Voice Recorder ................................................ 91
Stopwatch ....................................................... 92
Tasks .............................................................. 92
World Clock ..................................................... 94
Countdown Timer ............................................ 94
Expenses Memo .............................................. 95
Phone Help ...................................................... 95
SIM Application ...................................................... 96
Settings .................................................................. 97
Profiles ........................................................... 97
Setting the Display ......................................... 101
Sound Settings .............................................. 104
Date & Time .................................................. 104
Language Setting ........................................... 105
Call Settings .................................................. 106
Video Calling Settings .................................... 110
Security ......................................................... 111
Card Settings ................................................. 113
Master Reset ................................................. 113
Call Log ................................................................. 114
Call Timers .................................................... 114
Data Counter ................................................. 114
Connectivity ..........................................................115
Bluetooth .......................................................115
Network Settings ............................................118
Internet Settings .............................................119
Off Line Mode ................................................120
Backup/Restore ..............................................121
Connecting SX633A to Your PC ............................122
System Requirements .....................................122
3G/GSM GPRS Modem ...................................122
Handset Manager ...........................................123
Software Installation .......................................123
Troubleshooting ....................................................124
Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use ..........126
Conditions of Use ...........................................126
Environment ...................................................128
Precautions Concerning Vehicle Use ................128
SAR ...............................................................129
FCC NOTICE ...................................................129
Out of Warranty List ..............................................131
Index .....................................................................132

8 Getting Started
Getting Started
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Getting Started 9
1. Earpiece
2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys):
Moves cursor to highlight a
menu item, etc.
Up arrow key:
aDisplays the Shortcut menu
when pressed in standby.
aindicates this key in this
manual.
Down arrow key:
bDisplays the Phonebook
entries when pressed in
standby.
bindicates this key in this
manual.
Left arrow key:
cDisplays the list of GSX™ &
Java™ Gallery when pressed
in standby.
cindicates this key in this
manual.
Right arrow key:
dDisplays Gallery when pressed
in standby.
dindicates this key in this
manual.
3. Centre Key:
BDisplays the Main menu in
standby, and executes the
highlighted function.
4. Left Soft Key:
AExecutes the function in the
lower left of the screen.
Displays Messaging menu in
standby.
5. Send/Redial Key:
D
Makes or accepts calls, displays
the call logs in standby.
6. Video Calling Key:
SMakes or accepts Video
Callings.
7. Voice Mail Key:
GLong press to connect to the
Voice mail centre. (Depending
on the SIM/USIM card.)
8. */Shift Key:
PSwitches character input
method as follows on the text
entry screen.
In English mode: Abc, ABC,
abc and 123. In T9 mode, T9
Abc, T9 ABC, T9 abc and 123.
In Traditional Chinese mode:
Abc, ABC, abc, 123, and T9
Stroke
In Simplified Chinese mode:
Abc, ABC, abc, 123, T9
PinYin, and T9 Stroke
Press to enter P, ?, – or *in
standby.
Long press in standby to lock
the keypad.
9. Microphone

10 Getting Started
10. Main Display
11. Sub Camera (Internal Camera)
12. Right Soft Key:
CExecutes the function in the
lower right of the screen.
Shortcut to “SmarTone iN!” by
opening the browser. Press in
standby.
13. End/Power Key:
FEnds a call and turns power
on/off.
14. Clear/Back Key:
UClears the characters before
the cursor, returns to the
previous screen, etc.
15. Music Key:
TDisplays Music menu in
standby.
16. Keypad
17. #/Silent Key:
RDisplays symbol screen on the
text entry screen.
Long press to switch
languages on the text entry
screen.
Long press in standby to
switch Profiles settings
between the mode most
recently activated and Silent
mode.
18. Built-in Aerial: Warning: Do not cover the
lower part of the phone with
your hand when in use as this
may interfere with the
performance of the built-in
aerial.
19. Portrait ( )/Macro ( ) Selector
20. Camera (External Camera)
21. Battery Cover
22. Handsfree Kit Connector
23. External Display
24. Small Light: Used as a battery charge
indicator, Event Light and
Status Light.
25. External Connector: Used to connect either the
charger or a USB data cable.
26. Side Keys (V/W): Moves the highlight up or
down.
Press in standby or during a
call to increase or decrease
the earpiece volume.
27. Voice Recorder Key: Activates the Voice Recorder.

Getting Started 11
Inserting the SIM/USIM Card and the Battery
1. Slide off the battery cover ( ).
2. Slide the SIM/USIM card into the SIM/USIM 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.
Note
•Make sure that only 3V SIM/USIM cards are used.
•Make sure that the standard accessory battery is used.
SIM/USIM card

12 Getting Started
Removing the SIM/USIM Card and the
Battery
1. Ensure that the phone is turned off and that the charger
and other accessories are disconnected. Slide off the
battery cover.
2. Lift the battery using the protruding edge and remove
the battery from the phone.
3. Slide the SIM/USIM card out of the SIM/USIM holder.
4. Hold the battery so that the metal contacts are facing
down and slide them into the slots. Close the cover.
Battery Disposal
The device is battery-powered. 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 a naked flame, immerse
in water or dispose with the household waste.

Getting Started 13
Charging the Battery
Using the Charger
1. Open and rotate the cover of the external connector
halfway around, connect the charger to the external
socket located on the side of the phone by pressing both
sides indicated with arrows, and connect to an AC outlet.
The small light turns red.
Standard charging time: Approx. 140 minutes
Note
•When you purchase this phone, the battery may not be fully
charged.
•Charging time may vary depending on the state of the battery
and other conditions. (See “Battery” on page 126.)
To Disconnect the Charger
When charging is complete, the small light turns off.
1. Unplug the charger from the AC outlet, then unplug the
charger connector from the phone by pressing both
sides indicated with arrows in the figure.
2. Close the cover.
Note
•Do not use any non-approved chargers as they may damage
your phone and invalidate any warranties, see “Battery” on
page 126 for details.
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 of the
main display.
small light

14 Getting Started
Low Battery during Use
When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound and
“ ” is displayed on the main and external displays.
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.
Inserting/Removing the Memory Card
Note
•Do not push or pull on the card holder excessively as it could
break. The holder is thin and particularly fragile.
•Do not touch the metal terminals with your hands or metal
objects.
•Make sure that the phone is turned off before inserting/
removing the memory card.
•Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction and
orientation.
•Keep all memory cards out of the reach of small children.
To Insert the Memory Card
1. Turn off the phone.
2. Slide off the battery cover.
Battery Indicators Charge Level
Sufficiently charged
Charging recommended
Charging required
Empty

Getting Started 15
3. Slide the card holder as shown below in (OPEN )
and insert the memory card as shown in to .
4. Close the cover.
Tip
•You see the following indicators when the memory card is in
use:
: Appears when the card is inserted.
: Appears when the card is damaged or unusable.
Make sure the card is properly inserted.
: Appears when the card is being written to or read.
: Appears when the card is being formatted.
To Remove the Memory Card
1. Turn off the phone.
2. Slide off the battery cover.
3. While pressing down lightly on the cover, slide the card
holder as shown below in (OPEN ) and remove
the memory card as shown in to .
4. Close the cover.

16 Getting Started
Connecting the Handsfree Kit
1. Open and rotate the connector cover halfway around.
2. Connect the handsfree kit.

Getting Started 17
Turning Your Phone On and Off
To turn the power on, long press Ffor approximately 2
seconds.
To Enter the PIN Code
If activated you are asked to enter a PIN (Personal Identification
Number) code and handset lock code after turning on your
phone.
1. Enter your PIN code.
The PIN code is 4 to 8 digits.
2. Press B.
Note
•If your PIN code is entered incorrectly three times in a row,
the SIM/USIM card is locked. See “Enabling/Disabling the
PIN Code” on page 111.
•If the clock settings have not been entered, the date and time
entry screen is displayed (p. 104).
To Copy All Phonebook Entries from the SIM/USIM Card
When you insert the SIM/USIM card into your phone for the first
time and start the Phonebook application, you are asked
whether you wish to copy Phonebook entries on the SIM/USIM
card. Follow the on-screen instructions, or you can do it later
using the Phonebook menu as follows:
“Call Manager”
→ “Advanced” → “Copy All Entries”
1. Select “From SIM to Handset”.
Keypad Lock
You can lock the keypad to prevent it from being pressed
accidentally.
Locking the Keypad
1. Long press Pin standby.
To unlock, long press P.
Tip
•Emergency numbers (999, etc.) can be entered and dialled
regardless of the keypad lock.

18 Getting Started
Display Indicators (Main Display) 1. / : Strength of received signal/Service out of
range
:3G(UMTS)/GPRS
:GSM/GPRS
: Roaming outside network
2. : Off Line Mode [enabled]
3. : Data exchange with external device
4. / : Connection to the server [established/
communicating]
5. : Memory card inserted
6. / : Voice call [incoming/in progress]
7. / / : Video calling communication mode enabled
[voice and video/voice/video]
8. : Diverts set to “Voice Calls”
9. : Secure WAP page displayed
10. / / : Alerts [text message/multimedia message/
email]
Indicator area
Right soft
key
Left soft
key
Centre key

Getting Started 19
11. ///:
Connection status
[USB working/Bluetooth standby/Bluetooth
working/Talking with the Bluetooth headset]
12. / : Java™ application [executed (colour)/
suspended (grey)]
13.(Nodisplay)/////:
Current profile [Normal/Meeting/Activity/Car/
Headset/Silent]
14. ////:
Silent/vibration setting [silent/increasing
volume/vibration enabled/silent and vibration
enabled/increasing volume and vibration
enabled]
15. / / : Speaker mode [speaker phone/speaker
activated/microphone muted]
16. : Battery level
17. : Daily alarm enabled
18. / : Schedule entry enabled [with/without
reminder alarm]
19. : Outbox contains unsent messages [text
message/multimedia/email]
20. / / : WAP/OTA provisioning alerts [WAP alert/OTA
provisioning alert/WAP and OTA provisioning
alerts]
21. : Voice mail message alert
22. : Function Lock enabled
23. : Keypad Lock enabled
24. / : Phonebook Search Mode

20 Getting Started
Display Indicators (External Display)
Status Indicators
1. : Battery level
2. / : Strength of received signal/Service out of
range
3. / : Missed events
4. : Voice call incoming
5. : Video calling incoming
6. : Call in progress
7. : Alerts [messages/Delivery Report]
8. : WAP Push service
9. : Daily alarm enabled
Note
•The above indicators may appear/disappear depending on
the situation.