Sharp SX833 User manual

Introduction 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your new 3G/UMTS SX833 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.
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2 Introduction
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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
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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
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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
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5,600,754 5,414,796 5,657,420 5,416,797 5,659,569
5,710,784 5,778,338
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.
• 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.
• 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 ringvideos. You can use downloaded
sound or video clip files as a ringtone or ring video clip.
• A music player that can play back MP3, AAC and AAC+
format sound files.
• 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.
• An Infrared interface for data communication. You can
transmit pictures, sounds and video clips to OBEX-enabled
phones.
• A data synchronisation function for updating Phonebook
entries on the Internet.
• A schedule alarm for creating and sending schedule entries
with alarm settings.
• Video output. You can connect your phone to other devices,
such as TVs or videos set to output, and display Java™ data,
images, or video clips.
• With the built-in digital camera, you can read texts and
barcodes, and create QR codes.
• A miniSD™ 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 ..... 12
Removing the SIM/USIM Card and the Battery ... 13
Charging the Battery ........................................ 14
Inserting the Memory Card ............................... 15
Removing the Memory Card ............................. 15
Connecting the Stereo Handsfree ...................... 16
Turning Your Phone On and Off ........................ 16
Keypad Lock .................................................... 16
Display Indicators (Main Display) ....................... 17
Opening Your Phone ........................................ 19
Navigating Functions ............................................. 20
Voice Call/Video Calling Functions ........................ 21
Making a Voice Call ......................................... 21
Speed Dialling ................................................. 22
Redialling ........................................................ 22
Answering a Voice Call ..................................... 22
Incall Menu (Voice Call) .................................... 23
Making a Video Calling ..................................... 26
Answering a Video Calling ................................ 26
Incall Menu (Video Calling) ................................27
Using the Menu .......................................................30
Top Menu ........................................................30
List of Menu Functions .....................................31
Entering Characters ................................................33
Changing the Input Language ...........................34
Changing the Input Method ...............................34
Chinese User Dictionary ....................................39
Using Templates ..............................................42
Copying, Cutting and Pasting Text .....................42
Insert Phonebook Entries ..................................42
Call Manager ...........................................................43
Changing the List Displayed ..............................44
Selecting the Storage Memory ..........................44
Sorting the Phonebook List Order ......................44
Selecting the Search Mode ...............................44
Add New ..........................................................44
Viewing My Card ..............................................45
Copying Phonebook Entries between
SIM/USIM Card and Handset .............................45
Dialling from the Phonebook .............................45
Editing Phonebook Entries .................................46

6 Contents
Assigning a Ringtone or a Ring Video Clip File to
Each Entry ....................................................... 46
Deleting Phonebook Entries .............................. 46
Manage Group ................................................ 47
Message Groups ............................................. 47
Memory Status ................................................ 48
Speed Dial List ................................................ 48
Sending a Phonebook Entry .............................. 49
Receiving a Phonebook Entry ............................ 49
Sending a Voice Clip Message or Video Clip
Message Using an Address from the
Phonebook ...................................................... 49
Camera ................................................................... 50
Taking Pictures ................................................ 50
Recording Video Clips ...................................... 51
Using the Options Menu in the Viewer Position of the
Display ............................................................ 51
Common Functions in the Photo and Video
Camera Modes ................................................ 51
Functions in the Photo Camera Mode ................ 55
Functions in the Video Camera Mode ................ 57
Messages ............................................................... 59
SMS ............................................................... 59
MMS .............................................................. 59
Email ...............................................................59
Creating a New Message ..................................59
Cell Broadcasts ................................................64
Area Info ..........................................................65
Messaging Settings ..........................................65
Browser ...................................................................68
Navigating a WAP Page ....................................69
Browser Settings ..............................................71
Media Player ...........................................................72
TV & Video .......................................................72
Music Player ....................................................74
Gallery .....................................................................76
Picture Gallery .................................................76
Video Gallery ....................................................77
Sound Gallery ..................................................78
Other Documents .............................................79
Common Option Menus ....................................79
Text Templates ................................................82
Memory Status ................................................82
Games & Applications ............................................83
GSX™ & Java™ Gallery ..................................83
Set Java™ Wallpaper ......................................85
Java™ Settings ...............................................86
Java™ Information ..........................................87

Contents 7
Organiser ................................................................ 88
Calendar ......................................................... 88
Alarms ............................................................ 91
Calculator ........................................................ 92
Voice Recorder ................................................ 93
Scanner .......................................................... 94
Stopwatch ....................................................... 95
Tasks .............................................................. 96
World Clock ..................................................... 97
Countdown Timer ............................................ 98
Expenses Memo .............................................. 98
Phone Help ...................................................... 99
SIM Application .................................................... 100
Settings ................................................................ 101
Profiles ......................................................... 101
Setting the Display ......................................... 105
Sound Settings .............................................. 108
Time & Date .................................................. 108
Language Setting ........................................... 109
Call Settings .................................................. 110
Video Calling Settings .................................... 114
Security ......................................................... 115
Card Settings ................................................. 117
Master Reset ................................................. 117
Call Log .................................................................118
Call Timers ....................................................118
Data Counter .................................................118
Connectivity ..........................................................119
Bluetooth .......................................................119
Infrared .........................................................121
Network Settings ............................................122
Internet Settings .............................................123
Off Line Mode ................................................124
Backup/Restore ..............................................125
Connecting SX833 to Your PC ..............................126
System Requirements .....................................126
3G/GSM GPRS Modem ...................................126
Handset Manager ...........................................127
Software Installation .......................................127
Troubleshooting ....................................................129
Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use ..........131
Conditions of Use ...........................................131
Environment ...................................................134
Precautions Concerning Vehicle Use ................134
SAR ...............................................................134
Precautions for Use in USA .............................135
Out of Warranty List ..............................................137
Index .....................................................................138

8 Getting Started
Getting Started
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Getting Started 9
1. Earpiece
2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys):
abcdMoves cursor to highlight a
menu item, etc.
Up arrow key: Displays the Shortcut menu
when pressed in standby.
Down arrow key: Displays the Phonebook
entries when pressed in
standby.
Left arrow key: Displays the list of GSX™ &
Java™ Gallery when pressed
in standby.
Right arrow key: Displays Gallery when pressed
in standby.
3. Centre Key: Displays the Main menu in
standby, and executes the
highlighted function.
4. Left Soft Key:
A
Executes 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:
S
Makes or accepts Video
Callings.
7. Voice Mail Key:
G
Long 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. Sub Camera (Internal Camera)
10. Main Display
11. Microphone (for the viewer position of the display)

10 Getting Started
12. Right Soft Key:
C
Executes the function in the
lower right of the screen.
Shortcut to “SmarTone iN!” by
opening the browser. Press in
standby.
13. End/Power Key:
F
Ends a call and turns power
on/off.
14. Clear/Back Key:
U
Clears the characters before
the cursor, returns to the
previous screen, etc.
15. Music Key:
E
Displays Music menu in
standby.
16. Keypad
17. #/Silent Key:
R
Displays symbol screen on the
text entry screen.
Long press to switch
languages on the text entry
screen.
Turns the flash/auxiliary light
on or off in camera mode.
Long press in standby to
switch Profiles settings
between the mode most
recently activated and Silent
mode.
18. Microphone
19. Camera (External Camera)
20. Battery Cover
21. 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.
22. Mobile Light: Used as a flash or an auxiliary
light in camera mode.
23. Infrared Port: Sends and receives data via
infrared.
24. Stereo Speakers
25. Small Light: Used as a battery charge
indicator, Event Light and
Status Light.
26. Side Keys (V/W): (These two keys work in reverse
with the viewer position of the
display.)
Moves the highlight up or down.
Press in standby or during a
call to increase or decrease
the earpiece volume.
27. Menu Key:
X
Executes the function in the
lower left of the screen in the
viewer position of the display.

Getting Started 11
28. Camera Key:
Y
Displays the Main menu when
pressed in standby, then
executes a highlighted
function in the viewer position
of the display.
Long press to activate the
camera.
Press during an incoming call
alert to answer the call in the
viewer position of the display.
29. Cancel Key:
Z
Executes the function in the
lower right of the screen in the
viewer position of the display.
Long press in standby to turn
the mobile light on. You can
change the light colours by
pressing Vor Wwhen the
mobile light is on.
Long press to reject an
incoming call.
Press during an incoming call
alert to send a busy tone to the
caller in the viewer position of
the display.
Press to end the call in the
viewer position of the display.
30. Memory Card Slot Cover
31. VIDEO OUT/Stereo Handsfree Connector
32.
External Connector :Used to connect either the
charger or a USB data cable.

12 Getting Started
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 slot ( ), 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 (XN-1BT70)
is used.
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SIM/USIM card
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3

Getting Started 13
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. Hold down gently while sliding the SIM/USIM card
out of the SIM/USIM holder ( ).
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.
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14 Getting Started
Charging the Battery
Using the Charger
1. Open the cover of the external connector, 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 small light turns on.
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 132.)
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.
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 132 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

Getting Started 15
Low Battery during Use
When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound and
“ ” is displayed on the main 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.
Inserting the Memory Card
1. Turn off the phone.
2. Open the memory card slot cover and insert the card
with the label side facing up.
3. Insert the memory card all the way in until it clicks.
4. Close the cover.
Note
•Make sure that the phone is turned off before inserting the
memory card.
•Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction and
orientation.
•Do not open the memory card cover while the memory card
is being formatted or written to. The card may be damaged
beyond use.
•Keep all memory cards out of the reach of small children.
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.
:Appears when the card is being written or read.
:Appears when the card is being formatted.
Removing the Memory Card
1. Open the memory card slot cover and slightly push the
card so it pops out. Remove the card and close the cover.
Note
•Make sure that the phone is turned off before removing the
memory card.
•Do not remove the memory card while the memory card is
being formatted or written to.
Battery Indicators Charge Level
Sufficiently charged
Charging recommended
Charging required
Empty

16 Getting Started
Connecting the Stereo Handsfree
1. Open the cover of the Stereo Handsfree Connector.
2. Connect the Stereo Handsfree.
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 .
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 115.
•If the clock settings have not been entered, the date and time
entry screen is displayed (p. 108).
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.

Getting Started 17
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” of “All Calls”
9. : Secure WAP page displayed
10. / / : Alerts [text message/multimedia message/
Email]
Indicator area
Right soft
key
Left soft
key
Centre key

18 Getting Started
11. /////:
Connection status
[USB working/IrDA standby/IrDA 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. : Connection status [1st IrDA communication
[enabled/exchanging information]]
23. : Phone Lock enabled
24. : Keypad Lock enabled
25. /(blank): IrDA setting [enabled/disabled]
26. / : Phonebook Search Mode

Getting Started 19
Opening Your Phone
Your phone can be opened in the following three positions:
normal, self-portrait and viewer positions.
Normal Position ( )
1. Open the phone until the display stops as illustrated.
Self-portrait Position ( )
2. Turn the display 180° clockwise.
Use this position to take a self-portrait with the external
camera.
Do not turn the display anticlockwise as this may damage it.
Viewer Position ( )
3. Close the main display toward the keypad.
Note
•Operations of Vand Ware reversed in the viewer position
of the display.
•Keypad operations cannot be performed in the viewer
position of the display.
•Be careful not to carry the phone in the viewer position of the
display as this may damage the display.

20 Navigating Functions
Navigating Functions
All applications are accessed from the Main menu. To open the
Main menu, press the centre key ( ) in 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 to 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 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:
“Call Manager”
→ “Phonebook” → “Add New”
Using in the Viewer Position of the Display
Available keys in viewer position of the display are V, W, X,
Yand Z.
To open the Main menu, press Yin standby.
To select a menu item (indicated in quotation marks), press V
or W, and press Yto 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. The left soft key is Xand
the right soft key is Z.
The side keys function in camera mode as follows:
V/W: Zoom-in/Zoom-out
X: Options
Y: Capture
Z: Switches between the photo camera and video
camera modes.