Sharp SX663 User manual

Introduction 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your new Sharp SX663 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
written records of all important data. Data may be lost or
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whether as a result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery
replacement, use after the specified battery life has expired
or any other cause.
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stolen credit card numbers, the loss or alteration of stored
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The information described in this user guide is subject to
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2 Introduction
Powered by JBlend™ Copyright 1997-2005 Aplix
Corporation. All rights reserved.
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
©2002-2007 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 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.
CP8 PATENT
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5,710,784 5,778,338

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.
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. You can also download various games and
applications from SmarTone-Vodafone via the mobile Internet.
• Thin Film Transistor (TFT) colour LCD display with images that are clearer and
easier to view.
• A built-in digital camera with an auto focus function for taking pictures and video
clips.
• A message function for reading and creating SMS messages.
• MMS (Multimedia Messaging Services) for sending picture, sound and video
messages to brighten someone’s day.
• Email for sending up to 300 KB and receiving mail with attachments.
• A colour WAP browser for accessing information on the mobile Internet.
• Your own ringtones and ring video clips. You can use sound or video clip files as
a ringtone or ring video clip.
• A music player that can play back MP3, MPEG-4 and 3GPP format sound files
(supported codec of MPEG-4 or 3GPP are AMR, AAC, AAC+, and AAC+e).
• Playback of downloaded sound and video clip files.
• A voice recorder function for recording and playing back voice clips.
•A Bluetooth
®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.
This product contains NetFront Browser and NetFront Messaging Client of
ACCESS CO.,LTD.
ACCESS and NetFront are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS CO.,
LTD. in Japan and other countries.
NetFront Browser © Copyright 1996-2007 ACCESS CO., LTD.
NetFront Messaging Client © Copyright 2000-2007 ACCESS CO., LTD.
This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

4 Contents
Contents
Introduction .............................................................. 1
List of Menu Functions ............................................ 6
Getting Started ......................................................... 8
Inserting/Removing the SIM/USIM Card and the
Battery ............................................................ 11
Charging the Battery ........................................ 13
Inserting/Removing the Memory Card ............... 14
Connecting the Handsfree Kit ........................... 15
Turning Your Phone On and Off ........................ 16
Slide Functions and Keypad Lock ...................... 17
Display Indicators ............................................ 18
Navigating Functions ............................................. 20
Voice Call/Video Calling Functions ........................ 21
Entering Characters ............................................... 30
Changing the Input Language ........................... 31
Changing the Input Method .............................. 31
Chinese User Dictionary ................................... 36
Using Templates .............................................. 39
Copying, Cutting and Pasting Text .................... 39
Insert Phonebook Entries .................................. 39
Using the Menu .......................................................40
Main Menu ......................................................40
Shortcut Keys ..................................................40
Call Manager ...........................................................41
Sending a Message from the Phonebook ...........44
Multimedia ..............................................................51
Camera ....................................................................58
Taking Pictures ................................................58
Recording Video Clips .......................................59
Common Functions in the Photo and Video Camera
Modes .............................................................59
Functions in Photo Camera Mode ......................62
Functions in Video Camera Mode ......................65
Messages ................................................................66
SMS ................................................................66
MMS ...............................................................66
Email ...............................................................66
Area Info ..........................................................74
Browser ...................................................................79
Navigating a WAP or Web Page ........................80

Contents 5
Gallery ..................................................................... 84
Games & Applications ............................................ 92
Organiser ................................................................ 97
SIM Application .................................................... 109
Settings ................................................................ 110
Call Log ................................................................. 133
Connectivity .......................................................... 135
Bluetooth ...................................................... 135
Mass Storage ................................................ 138
USB Charge ................................................... 138
Card Settings ................................................. 138
Off Line Mode ................................................ 139
Backup/Restore ............................................. 139
Connecting SX663 to Your PC .............................. 140
System Requirements .................................... 140
3G/GSM Modem ............................................ 140
Handset Manager .......................................... 142
Music Manager ............................................. 143
Sync Manager ............................................... 145
Troubleshooting ................................................... 146
Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use .......... 148
Conditions of Use ........................................... 148
Environment .................................................. 151
Precautions Concerning Vehicle Use ................151
SAR ...............................................................151
FCC NOTICE ...................................................152
Out of Warranty List ..............................................154
Index .....................................................................155

6 List of Menu Functions
List of Menu Functions
SX663 functions are listed below.
See relevant page for details of each function. The menu’s corresponding number is used for shortcuts. For details, see page 40.
1Games & Applications
1GSX™ & Java™
Gallery
2Java™ Settings
3Java™
Information
p. 92
p. 94
p. 96
2Browser
1Homepage
2Go to URL
3Bookmarks
4Alert Inbox
5My Saved Page
6Access History
7Browser Settings
8www
9PLUS
10 News
11 Music
12 Games
13 Sports
14 Email
p. 79
p. 79
p. 79
p. 79
p. 79
p. 79
p. 81
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3Organiser
(Tab 1: Organiser)
1Calendar
2Alarms
3Stopwatch
4Tasks
5World Clock
6Countdown Timer
(Tab 2: Utilities)
1Calculator
2Voice Recorder
3Expenses Memo
4Phone Help
p. 97
p. 100
p. 102
p. 102
p. 105
p. 105
p. 106
p. 107
p. 108
p. 108
4Messages
1Create Message
2Inbox
3Alert Inbox
4Drafts
5Templates
6Sent
7Outbox
8Voice Mail
9Cell Broadcasts
10 Area Info
11 Messaging
Settings
12 Memory Status
p. 66
p. 70
–
p. 70
p. 39
p. 67
p. 69
–
p. 73
p. 74
p. 74
–
5Camera p. 58
6Gallery
1Pictures
2Videos
3SD Videos
4Music and Sounds
5Themes
6GSX™ & Java™
7Text Templates
8Other Documents
9Memory Status
p. 84
p. 85
p. 85
p. 86
p. 86
p. 92
p. 87
p. 88
p. 91
7Multimedia
1Video Player
2Streaming Player
3Music Player
4FM Radio
p. 51
p. 53
p. 54
p. 56

List of Menu Functions 7
8Call Manager
(Tab 1: Phonebook)
1Phonebook
2Add New
3My Card
(Tab 2: Services)
1Call Voicemail
2Speed Dial List
3Service Dialling
Number*
4FDN*
(Tab 3: Phonebook
Settings)
1Manage Groups
2Message Groups
3Phonebook
Settings
4Advanced
p. 41
p. 41
p. 42
–
p. 50
p. 43
p. 44
p. 45
p. 49
p. 41
p. 48
9Settings
(Tab 1: Profiles)
1Normal
2Meeting
3Activity
4Car
5Headset
6Silent
(Tab 2: Phone Settings)
1Display Settings
2Sound Settings
3Slider Settings
4Date & Time
5Language
6Shortcuts
7Ringer Volume
8Earpiece Volume
9Master Reset
(Tab 3: Other Settings)
1Call Settings
2Video Calling
Settings
3Security Settings
4Internet Settings
5Network Settings
p. 110
p. 110
p. 110
p. 110
p. 110
p. 110
p. 115
p. 118
p. 118
p. 119
p. 120
p. 120
–
–
p. 121
p. 121
p. 126
p. 127
p. 129
p. 131
10 SIM Application*
p. 109
11 Call Log
1All Calls
2Dialled Numbers
3Missed Calls
4Received Calls
5Call Timers
6Call Costs*
7Data Counter
p. 133
p. 133
p. 133
p. 133
p. 133
p. 134
p. 134
12 Connectivity
1Bluetooth
2Mass Storage
3USB Charge
4Card Settings
5Off Line Mode
6Backup/Restore
p. 135
p. 138
p. 138
p. 138
p. 139
p. 139
*Depends on SIM/USIM card
contents.

8 Getting Started
Getting Started
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Getting Started 9
1. Sub Camera
2. Small Light:
Flashes when an incoming call or a new message is
received or missed, if Event Light or Status Light (p. 114) is
enabled.
3. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): abcd
Moves cursor to highlight a menu item, etc.*
Up arrow key (a) displays the Bookmarks when pressed
in standby.
Down arrow key (b) displays the Phonebook entries when
pressed in standby.
Left arrow key (c) displays the list of GSX™ & Java™
Gallery when pressed in standby.
Right arrow key (d) displays Gallery when pressed in
standby.
4. Centre Key: B
Displays Main menu in standby, and executes functions.
Long press in standby to initiate video camera.
5. Left Soft Key: A
Executes the function in the lower left of the screen.
Displays Messaging menu in standby.
Long press in standby to initiate keypad lock.
Long press when keypad is locked to unlock.
6. Send/Redial Key: D
Makes voice calls or accepts calls, and displays the call
logs in standby.
Long press in standby to make video callings.
7. Voice Recorder Key: S
Activates voice recorder.
8. Voicemail Key: G
Long press to connect to the Voicemail centre. (Depending
on the SIM/USIM card.)
9. */Shift Key: P
Switches 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.
10.Earpiece/Speaker
11.Display

10 Getting Started
12.Right Soft Key: C
Executes the function in the lower right of the screen.
Accesses “SmarTone iN! ” by opening the browser in
standby.*
13.End/Power Key: F
Ends a call and turns power on/off.
14.Mobile TV Key: T
Activates Mobile TV.
15.Clear/Back Key: U
Clears the characters before the cursor, returns to the
previous screen, etc.
16.Music Key: E
Displays Music menu in standby.
17.Keypad
18.#/Silent Key: R
Displays 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.
19.Microphone
20.External Connector:
Used to connect either the charger or a USB data cable.
21.Main Camera
22.Built-in Aerial:
Warning: Do not cover the top of the phone with your hand
when in use as this may interfere with the performance of
the built-in aerial.
23.Battery Cover
24.Camera Key: X
Long press in standby to activate the camera.
Takes a picture or starts recording video when the camera
is active.
25.Side Keys: VW
Press in standby or during a call to increase or decrease
the earpiece volume.
Press during incoming call to mute the ringer or disable
vibration mode (if active).
Press while listening to music (or video) to increase or
decrease the earpiece volume.
26.Handsfree Kit/Microphone Connector
27.microSD Card Slot
*Default standby assignment can be changed via the
Shortcuts menu. See “Shortcuts” on page 120.

Getting Started 11
Inserting/Removing the SIM/USIM Card and
the Battery
1. Slide off the battery cover ( ).
2. Unlock the SIM/USIM lock , slide the SIM/USIM card into
the SIM/USIM holder , and lock the SIM/USIM lock .
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
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
You must charge the battery for at least 150 minutes before
using your phone for the first time.
Using the Charger
1. Open the cover of the external connector, and connect
the charger horizontally to the external socket located at
the bottom of the phone until it clicks.
2. Connect the charger to an AC outlet.
When the phone is charging, the battery status icon ( )
displays the current status. The Small Light also lights up.
Standard charging time: Approx. 150 minutes
Note
•Charging time may vary depending on the state of the battery
and other conditions. (See “Battery” on page 149.)
To Disconnect the Charger
When charging is completed, the battery indicator icon displays
the full charge status. The Small Light also turns off when
completed.
1. Unplug the charger from the AC outlet.
2. Push and hold the side buttons of the charger , then
disconnect the charger from the external socket of the
phone .
3. 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 149 for details.
•Forcibly disconnecting the charger may cause malfunction.

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 of the
screen.
Low Battery during Use
When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound and
“ ” is displayed on the 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.
Inserting/Removing the Memory Card
Note
•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.
1. Turn off the phone.
2. Open the microSD card slot cover.
Battery Indicators Charge Level
Sufficiently charged
Charging recommended
Charging required
Empty

Getting Started 15
3. Insert the memory card until it clicks. (To remove the
memory card, push the memory card until it clicks.)
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.
Connecting the Handsfree Kit
1. Open the connector cover.
2. Connect the handsfree kit.

16 Getting Started
Turning Your Phone On and Off
To turn the power on or off, long press 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 127.
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 127.
•If the clock settings have not been entered, the date and time
entry screen is displayed (p. 119).
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”
→ “Phonebook Settings” tab →
“Advanced”
→ “Copy All Entries”
1. Select “From SIM to Handset”.

Getting Started 17
Slide Functions and Keypad Lock
When your phone is on, you can make a call or answer an
incoming call by sliding open your phone.
You can terminate the call and lock the keypad to prevent it
from being pressed accidentally by sliding close your phone.
You can also operate the following actions by sliding open/
close your phone.
When opened:
• The display and keypad light up.
• The keypad is unlocked.
• Incoming calls can be answered.
See “Slider Settings” on page 118.
When closed:
• The handset sends a busy tone to the caller.
• Calls are terminated.
See “Slider Settings” on page 118.
Note
•You can use some applications even when your phone is
closed.
•Some Java™ applications are suspended when your phone
is closed.
•Do not stick items on the back of the LCD display when the
slider is open.

18 Getting Started
Display Indicators 1. / : Strength of received signal/Service out of
range
: HSDPA
: EDGE
: 3G (UMTS)/GPRS
/ : GPRS enabled/GPRS disabled
: Roaming outside network
2. / : Connection to the server [established/
communicating]
3. / : Voice call [incoming/in progress]
4. / / : Video calling communication mode enabled
[voice/video/voice and video]
5. / : Alerts [text message and multimedia
message/Email]
6. / / : Mailbox full [SIM/USIM card only/handset
only/both SIM/USIM card and handset]
7. : “Voice Calls” diverts set to “Always”
8. ////:
Connection status
[USB cable/
Bluetooth wireless setting
[enabled (in standby)/exchanging
information/talking with the Bluetooth
headset/Hide my phone]]
Right soft keyCentre keyLeft soft key
Indicator area

Getting Started 19
9. ///:
Java™ application [executed (colour)/
suspended (grey)]/Music player/FM Radio
10. : Secure WAP page displayed
11. / / :
Silent/vibration setting [silent/vibration
enabled/silent and vibration enabled]
12. / / : Speaker mode [speaker phone/speaker
activated/microphone muted]
13. : Memory card inserted
14. : Battery level
15. : Daily alarm enabled
16. / : Schedule entry enabled [with/without
reminder alarm]
17. : Outbox contains unsent messages [text
message/multimedia/Email]
18. / / : WAP/OTA provisioning alerts [WAP alert/OTA
provisioning alert/WAP and OTA provisioning
alerts]
19. : Voicemail message alert
20. : “Show Secret Data” set to “On”
21. : Function Lock enabled
22. : Keypad Lock enabled
23.(Nodisplay)/////:
Current profile [Normal/Meeting/Activity/Car/
Headset/Silent]

20 Navigating Functions
Navigating Functions
All applications are accessed from the Main menu. To open the
Main menu, press the centre key Bin 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 Bto select.
In certain procedures, you will need to press one of the soft
keys (indicated in square brackets), which are displayed in the
lower 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
Back .
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 choose from. Open subsection items
after opening those listed in the main section.
Example:
“Games & Applications”
→ “Java™ Settings”
The following menus have tabs - Organiser, Call Manager and
Settings.
You can select the desired tab with the c/dkey, and after
that you can select the item you wish to set in the selected tab
with the a/bkey.
Example:
“Call Manager”
→ “Phonebook Settings” tab →
“Advanced”