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Getting Started

Display Indicators

Status Indicators

Strength of received signal / Service out
of range

GPRS enabled and within range —
flashes during GPRS transmission.

: Alerts [Text message / Multimedia

message / WAP]

Java™ application [executed (colour) /
suspended (grey)]

5. (No display)/

Current profile [Normal / Meeting /
Activity / Car / Headset / Silent]

T9 text input method enabled

Current text input method [First letter
upper case / Upper case / Lower case /
Numeric]

“Diverts” (p. 96) set to “All Calls”

Status
indicators

Right soft key

Left soft
key

Centre key

Summary of Contents for GX15

Page 1: ...f Europe Ltd declares that this GX15 is in compliance with the essential require ments and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the original declaration of conformity can be found at the following Internet address http www sharp mobile com ...

Page 2: ...ctive holders Screen layout illustrated in this user guide may differ from the actual one The information described in this user guide is subject to change without notice All the functions described in this user guide may not be supported in all networks We assume no responsibility for downloaded contents information etc from network Occasionally a few black or bright pixels may appear on the scre...

Page 3: ... 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 Corpora tion 2002 2004 HI Corporation All Rights Reserved Licensed by Inter Digital Technology Corporation under one or more of the followi...

Page 4: ...y editing function for creating original ringtones using up to 32 voices 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 An infrared interface for data communication You can transmit pictures sound...

Page 5: ...ing the Input Languages 25 Changing the Input Method 25 Using Text Templates 26 Using the Menu 27 List of Menu Functions 28 Contacts List 29 Selecting the Storage Memory 29 Changing the List Displayed 29 Changing the Name Order 30 Add New Contact 30 Copying Contacts List Entries between SIM Card and Handset 31 Finding a Name and Number 31 Dialling from the Contacts List 32 Editing Contacts List En...

Page 6: ...unds 61 Videos 63 Text Templates 65 Memory Status 66 Games More 67 Applications 67 Screensavers 68 More Games 68 Settings 69 Java Information 70 Applications 71 SIM Application 71 Alarms 71 Calculator 72 Voice Recorder 73 Melody Editor 74 Phone Help 78 Calendar 79 Contacts 82 Call Log 82 Speed Dial List 83 My Numbers 83 Call Timers 83 Data Counter 83 Call Costs 84 Settings 85 Connectivity 85 Profi...

Page 7: ... to Your PC 106 System Requirements 106 GSM GPRS Modem 106 Handset Manager 107 Software Installation 107 Note 107 Troubleshooting 109 Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use 111 CONDITIONS OF USE 111 ENVIRONMENT 114 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING VEHICLE USE 114 SAR 115 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN USA 115 Index 118 ...

Page 8: ...eable Li ion battery AC charger CD ROM User guide Quick start guide Optional Accessories Li ion Spare battery XN 1BT30 Cigarette lighter charger XN 1CL30 USB data cable XN 1DC30 AC charger XN 1QC30 XN 1QC31 Personal handsfree kit XN 1ER20 The above accessories may not be available in all regions For details please contact your dealer ...

Page 9: ...arrow key Displays list of Applications in stand by mode Right arrow key Displays list of Saved Pictures in stand by mode 3 Centre Key Displays Main menu in stand by mode and executes functions 4 Left Soft Key Executes the function at the A bottom left of the screen 5 Send Key Makes or accepts calls D views the call in stand by mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 23 20 19 21 22 18 ...

Page 10: ...s and hold this key during stand by to switch Profiles settings between Normal and Silent mode Press then R during stand by to activate Voice Recorder 13 Side Up Side Down Keys V W Moves cursor to select menu items adjusts earpiece volume etc 14 External Connector Used to connect either the charger or USB data cable 15 Microphone 16 Infrared Port Sends and receives data via infrared 17 Camera Key ...

Page 11: ...the battery so that the metal contacts of the battery are facing down slide the guides on the top of the battery into the battery slots and then insert it 4 Replace the battery cover and slide it as shown below Note Make sure that only 3V SIM cards are used Make sure that the standard accessory battery XN 1BT30 is used 2 1 SIM card 2 1 ...

Page 12: ...ery from the phone 3 Hold down gently whilst 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 dis...

Page 13: ...he upper right of the screen displays the current status Standard charging time Approx 2 hours Note Charging time may vary depending on the state of the battery and other conditions See Battery on page 112 To Disconnect the Charger Push and hold the side buttons of the charger then disconnect the charger from the external socket of the phone 2 When charging is complete the battery indicator icon d...

Page 14: ...eration if you continue to use it The battery may only last approximately five minutes before the phone itself powers down during a call Turning Your Phone On and Off To turn the power on press and hold F for approximately 2 seconds The stand by screen is displayed To turn the power off press and hold F for approximately 2 seconds To Enter the PIN Code If activated you are asked to enter a PIN Per...

Page 15: ...later using the Contacts List menu as follows Contacts Contacts List Options 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 Press P then LockKeys during stand by The soft and centre keys are not displayed To unlock press P then Yes Tip Emergency numbers 112 etc can be input and dialled re...

Page 16: ...n 3 Alerts Text message Multimedia message WAP 4 Java application executed colour suspended grey 5 No display Current profile Normal Meeting Activity Car Headset Silent 6 T9 text input method enabled 7 Current text input method First letter upper case Upper case Lower case Numeric 8 Diverts p 96 set to All Calls Status indicators Right soft key Left soft key Centre key ...

Page 17: ...6 Vibration alert p 89 enabled 17 USB data cable connected 18 Infrared connection enabled grey communicating red 19 Bluetooth wireless setting enabled communicating 20 Data communication mode enabled 21 Fax communication mode enabled 22 Outbox contains unsent multimedia messages 23 Voicemail message alert 24 Daily alarm enabled 25 Schedule entry enabled with without reminder alarm 26 Keypad Lock p...

Page 18: ... indicated in square brackets which are displayed at the bottom left and right of the screen Press the corresponding soft key A or 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 ...

Page 19: ...ormally be used to make an emergency call in any country with or without a SIM card inserted if a GSM network is within range International Calls 1 Press and hold P until a international dialling prefix sign is displayed 2 Enter the country code followed by the area code without the leading zero and the phone number and press D to dial Speed Dialling Up to 9 phone numbers from the Contacts List me...

Page 20: ...s Call Settings Auto Redial 1 Select On or Off Note When you receive an incoming call the Auto Redial function is interrupted Automatic redialling is not available for fax and data calls Answering a Call When an incoming call is detected the phone rings 1 Press D or Answer to answer the call Or press any key except F and Busy when the Any Key Answer function is enabled Set the Any Key Answer funct...

Page 21: ...nd a busy tone to the caller of an incoming call letting them know that you cannot answer the call Incall Menu Your phone has additional functions available whilst a call is in progress Adjusting the Earpiece Volume During a call you can adjust the earpiece volume and handsfree volume if connected 1 During a call press the side up or side down key to display the Earpiece Volume screen 2 Press the ...

Page 22: ... put on hold Call Waiting This service notifies you of another incoming call whilst you have a call in progress 1 During a call press Options and select Hold Answer to answer the second call The first call is put on hold and you can now talk to the second caller 2 Press Options and select Swap Calls to switch between the two calls 3 Press Options and select Release Call to end the current call and...

Page 23: ... All to join the conference call 3 Press F to end the conference call Note Conference call service may not be available on all networks Contact your network operator for more information You have more options for the Conference call in step 2 To put all participants on hold select Conf Hold All To put all participants except the current call on hold select Private To end the call with all particip...

Page 24: ...e conference call 2 Press Options and select Release Call To Have a Private Conversation with One of the Participants If you wish to have a private conversation with one of the participants you may select the participant from the conference list and put the other participants on hold 1 During a conference call select the person that you wish to talk to 2 Press Options and select Multiparty 3 Selec...

Page 25: ...e order varies depending on the language selected English Mode G O Press and hold to enter 0 9 numbers Q P Press and hold to enter R Press and hold to shift between multi tap and T9 mode Key Upper Case Characters Lower Case Characters Numeric G full stop comma hyphen apostrophe 1 1 H ABC2 abc2 2 I DEF3 def3 3 J GHI4 ghi4 4 K JKL5 jkl5 5 L MNO6 mno6 6 M PQRS7 pqrs7 7 N TUV8 tuv8 8 O WXYZ9 wxyz9 9 Q...

Page 26: ...is not displayed select Text Options and then select Input Method 4 Select the input mode Abc ABC abc 123 5 Press each key once for any letter you require on that key To enter the word How press J L O 6 If the word shown isn t the one you want press a or b until you highlight the correct one 7 Press to select the word Note If the correct word is not shown in step 6 enter the correct word again aft...

Page 27: ...t displayed select Text Options and then select My Dictionary 3 Highlight the desired word 4 Press Options and select Edit 5 Modify the word Using Text Templates You can use the sentences registered in Text Templates when entering characters For details on creating the text template see Adding Phrases to Text Templates on page 65 1 On the text entry screen move the cursor to the point you wish to ...

Page 28: ...ortcut Keys You can shortcut to the specified menus by pressing and digit keys for the menu s corresponding number on the Main menu See the following table for reference Shortcuts are listed in the headings of this manual For example M 9 7 Example To Access Language Sub Menu Using Shortcut Keys Press O M Note The shortcut keys work for the first three menu levels only ...

Page 29: ...ne Help 4 Messages 1 Create Message 2 Multimedia 3 Text 4 Media Album 5 Vodafone Mail 6 Messenger 7 Cell Broadcasts 8 Area Info 5 Camera 1 Take Picture 2 Record Video 6 My Items 1 Pictures 2 Games More 3 Sounds 4 Videos 5 Text Templates 6 Bookmarks 7 Memory Status 7 Calendar 8 Contacts 1 Contacts List 2 Add New Contact 3 Call Log 4 Speed Dial List 5 My Numbers 6 Call Timers 7 Data Counter 8 Call C...

Page 30: ...ds when using the internal memory Items stored in the SIM memory Name The number of characters that can be stored differs depending on the SIM card you use Phone number Up to 40 digits Using the infrared or Bluetooth wireless function you can send the Contacts List entry to a PC to share the same entries Selecting the Storage Memory Contacts Contacts List Options Advanced Save New 1 Select Contact...

Page 31: ...option for the memory to be used the selection is between To Handset and To SIM 1 Select the field you wish to fill in and enter the relevant information 2 Press Save when finished Tip To create an entry at least one field must be filled If you create a new entry on the SIM card you need to enter a phone number Adding a Thumbnail to Entries Contacts Contacts List 1 Highlight the desired entry 2 Pr...

Page 32: ...f Contacts List entries to be copied varies depending on the SIM capacity Copying a Single Entry from Handset to SIM Card Contacts Contacts List 1 Select the desired entry 2 Highlight the desired phone number 3 Press Options and select Copy to SIM Finding a Name and Number Contacts Contacts List 1 Enter the first few letters of the name Search results are displayed in alphabetical order Tip You ca...

Page 33: ...ries Contacts Contacts List Options Edit 1 Select the field you wish to edit and modify the information 2 Press Save when finished Deleting Contacts List Entries Deleting All Contact Entries Contacts Contacts List Options Advanced Delete All Entries 1 Enter your handset code 2 Select Handset Entries or SIM Entries The default handset code is 0000 For details on changing the handset code see To Cha...

Page 34: ... Sounds 6 Select the desired ringtone For details on selecting a ringtone see Assigning Ringtone on page 89 7 Select Vibration and select from On Off or On Link to Sound For details on selecting a vibration see Vibration on page 89 8 Press OK Assigning a Ringtone to Each Contacts List Entry A specified ringtone or vibration setting can be associated to a pre registered entry Contacts Contacts List...

Page 35: ...List 1 Select the desired entry 2 Highlight the desired phone number 3 Press Options and select Add to Speed Dial 4 Select the desired list number Tip The nine digit keys correspond to list numbers To view the speed dial list see page 83 Sending a Contacts List Entry Contacts Contacts List 1 Highlight the desired entry 2 Press Options and select Send Contact 3 Select Via Bluetooth or Via Infrared ...

Page 36: ...een 1 Press Yes The received entry is registered in the Contacts List Press No to reject Tip For details on making Infrared or Bluetooth wireless settings see Connectivity on page 85 Dialling a Service Phone Number Certain SIM cards contain service phone numbers that can be dialled Contact your SIM card vendor for more information On the Contacts screen Service Dialling No is displayed at the bott...

Page 37: ... displayed then the picture is registered 3 Press F to return to stand by Remaining shots indicator 123 Indicates the remaining number of pictures that can be taken Tip Pressing the Camera key during stand by also activates digital camera mode If you wish to send a picture by multimedia message after taking the picture press before step 2 Then select Multimedia or Postcard The Postcard service is ...

Page 38: ...s Picture Size 1 Select the desired picture size Selecting the Picture Quality Camera Take Picture Options Picture Quality 1 Select Normal or Fine Picture quality indicators Fine Normal Selecting the Anti flicker Mode Camera Take Picture Options Anti flicker 1 Select Mode 1 50Hz or Mode 2 60Hz Note Vertical stripes may occur on the picture due to the light source Change the anti flicker mode to re...

Page 39: ...ess of the picture Picture brightness exposure level indicators Bright Normal Dark Once the phone has returned to the stand by screen the brightness settings return to default Viewing the Taken Pictures Camera Take Picture Options My Pictures The list of pictures is displayed 1 Select the file you wish to view The selected picture is displayed Tip Your pictures are given file names which are pictu...

Page 40: ...t and Manual Shoot are available Continuous Shoot indicators Camera Take Picture Options Continuous Shoot 1 Select Auto Shoot or Manual Shoot Select Off to cancel 2 Press or the Camera key to start Continuous Shoot Auto Shoot Four pictures are taken in a row Manual Shoot Pictures are taken one by one by pressing or the Camera key The taken pictures are saved automatically To stop Continuous Shoot ...

Page 41: ...patterns Camera Take Picture Options Shutter Sound 1 Select the desired shutter sound To play back the shutter sound press Play Note Continuous Shoot uses the specialised shutter sound that cannot be changed for the above settings Record Video Put the phone into the video camera mode to record a video Video clips are saved in 3gp format in the following two modes Record size indicators Message sen...

Page 42: ...ge the zooming ratio Zooming ratio indicators Magnification Selecting the Recording Size Mode You can select the recording size mode Camera Record Video Options Record Size 1 Select Extended Video or For Message Note If For Message is selected the size of the video clip that can be recorded depends on the message size set in MMS settings p 48 When the Message Size described on page 48 is set to 10...

Page 43: ...just the brightness of the video clip Picture brightness exposure level indicators Bright Normal Dark Once the phone has returned to the stand by screen the brightness settings return to default Viewing Recorded Video Clips Camera Record Video Options My Videos The list of video clips is displayed 1 Select the file you wish to view 2 Press The selected video clip is played back To pause playback p...

Page 44: ...ing the video clip Note The countdown sounds whilst the delay timer is operating If or the Camera key is pressed whilst the delay timer is operating the video clip is recorded instantly The zoom function with c or d or brightness adjustment of the video with a or b is unavailable whilst the delay timer is operating If you wish to stop recording video clips with the timer press Cancel whilst the de...

Page 45: ...mber or e mail address of the recipient 3 Select Send After the message is sent the message is moved to the Sent box Note The current message size displayed whilst you are creating the message is an approximation If a message cannot be sent for some reason the message stays in the Outbox and is displayed on the stand by screen Tip You can use the phone number or e mail address from the Contacts Li...

Page 46: ...etes messages or images you have entered or attached To prevent deletion select Message Template first then enter messages Turning the Slide Show Setting On or Off A Multimedia Settings Slide Show 1 Select On or Off If You Select On You can create messages which have up to 10 slides Each slide can contain one picture one sound file and up to 1000 characters of text up to the message total 30 Kbyte...

Page 47: ...more files press Options and select from Add Picture Add Sound or Add Video Then select from Saved Pictures Saved Sounds or Saved Videos and select the desired file To remove the attached files press Options and select Remove Note Pictures Sounds Video clips protected with a copyright cannot be sent attached to a message Instead of performing step 2 you can send data recorded with Take Picture Rec...

Page 48: ...delivery report 2 Press Options and select Delivery Report This menu is available only for sent messages that have the Delivery Report set to On For details on selecting Delivery Report see Setting Up MMS Setting Up MMS A Multimedia Settings 1 Select the item you wish to set up Roam Download Immediate Deferred Controls MMS download timing when roaming outside of your network Immediate Downloads MM...

Page 49: ...ding a Picture File with Postcard Your phone allows you to send multimedia messages to a Vodafone specific Postcard service centre that prints the picture and mail it to the recipient s home address specified in the MMS message Your phone is initially provided with the address of a Vodafone specific Postcard service centre and its address cannot be changed Note This service is not available on som...

Page 50: ...o 20 characters The item Country may not be displayed so you cannot send Postcards overseas from your phone Files in Animation GIF format cannot be used for the Postcards service The picture quality of Postcards varies depending on the picture size Text SMS About Text Messaging The Short Message Service SMS allows you to send text messages of up to 1024 characters to other GSM users To Use SMS wit...

Page 51: ...phone number from the Contacts List p 31 To use a phone number in the Contacts List press Contacts in step 2 To add more recipients select Add Contact in step 3 Select an item number for adding the recipient s phone number Then enter the phone number Reading SMS Incoming Messages The SMS indicator will appear when an incoming message arrives 1 When you receive a SMS press during stand by 2 Select ...

Page 52: ...S To Set Up the Service Centre Address A Text Settings Message Centre 1 Enter the centre phone number If you wish to enter a country code for a message to an international number press and hold P until a sign is displayed Message Lifetime This indicates the number of days and hours for which a message you send may remain undelivered to the message recipient During this period the message service c...

Page 53: ...reports This information is broadcast to subscribers in certain network areas This function may not be available on all mobile phone networks Contact your network operator for more information Enabling Disabling Cell Broadcasts A Cell Broadcasts Switch On Off 1 Select On or Off Reading Cell Broadcast Messages A Cell Broadcasts Read Messages 1 Select the desired subject 2 Scroll the screen to read ...

Page 54: ...A Cell Broadcasts Settings Set Info Subjects 1 Select Add Remove 2 Select the desired page 3 Press Back Tip If the desired page is not in the list that appears in step 2 select Create Subject in step 1 then enter the subject code to add a page For details on the subject code contact your service provider ...

Page 55: ...always on which means there is no need to wait for dialling up You only have to pay for the data you send or receive not how long you re connected If you have problems getting connected please phone Vodafone Customer Support Your phone contains a WAP browser used for surfing on the Mobile Internet where you can get a lot of useful information Normally pages are designed for a mobile phone Your pho...

Page 56: ...ress Turns off the phone press and hold Browser Menu When you are browsing you can reach browsing options by pressing Options Select Selects the link you wish to see Select is displayed only when the link is highlighted Home Goes to the homepage you set in the WAP Settings Add bookmark Adds the site you are currently browsing to your list of bookmarks View bookmarks Displays a list of bookmarks Sa...

Page 57: ...der sends WAP content to your phone without any set up Settings Includes Downloads etc Security Sets the security Clear Clears history cache etc Restart Browser Restarts the browser Bookmarks When you are browsing press Options and select the appropriate option To Add a Bookmark 1 Select Add bookmark To Access Bookmarked Pages 1 Select View bookmarks 2 Select the desired bookmark To Edit Bookmarks...

Page 58: ...eb Page Bookmarks You can access Web pages quickly by pressing the shortcut keys hotkeys Follow the following to assign shortcuts 1 Select View bookmarks 2 Select More 3 Highlight a bookmark page you wish to edit 4 Press Options and select Hotkeys The list of hotkeys is displayed 5 Select the number to which you wish to assign hotkeys The list of registered bookmarks is displayed 6 Select the desi...

Page 59: ...s More Sounds and Videos Pictures Pictures that are taken by a digital camera or images that are downloaded from mobile Internet sites can be managed You can register pictures in the following formats JPEG PNG BMP GIF WBMP and WPNG Viewing Pictures My Items Pictures Saved Pictures 1 Select the file you wish to view The selected picture is displayed Using Images as Wallpaper My Items Pictures Saved...

Page 60: ...on Rotate The picture is rotated 90º anticlockwise Press Rotate again for another 90º Adjust Size Select the desired option Retouch Select the retouching option Add Frame Select the desired frame pattern Add Stamps Press Stamps and select the desired stamp pattern Repeat this step to add more patterns Note The size of pictures that you can retouch is 52 dots W 52 dots H minimum The size of picture...

Page 61: ...tected with a copyright cannot be uploaded Downloading Picture Files My Items Pictures More Pictures The picture file download site is displayed Games More Along with the preloaded application downloaded applications are stored in Applications Note Applications can store up to 50 applications Using Applications Various kinds of Vodafone specific applications can be used in this phone To use applic...

Page 62: ...xecuted When using network connection type applications connection to the network can be selected 2 To end the application press F and select End More Games My Items Games More More Games 1 Select the application you wish to download After a WAP browser is displayed variously the confirmation screen will appear after a whilst 2 Press to start downloading 3 Press when finished Sounds The ringtones ...

Page 63: ...sh to use as ringtone 2 Press Options and select Set as Ringtone The selected sound is automatically used for the ringtone of the current Profiles Note Files in AMR or WAVE format cannot be used for the ringtone Sending a Sound File with MMS My Items Sounds Saved Sounds 1 Highlight the file you wish to send 2 Press Options and select Send 3 Select As Multimedia If you select your original ringtone...

Page 64: ...ded Downloading Sound Files My Items Sounds More Sounds The sound file download site is displayed Videos Video clips that are recorded by a video camera or video clips that are downloaded from mobile Internet sites can be managed Playing Back Video Clip Files My Items Videos Saved Videos 1 Select the file you wish to play back 2 Press To resume press again To stop playback press Back Note The volu...

Page 65: ... file you wish to upload 2 Press Options and select Send 3 Select To Album 4 Press Yes Note Video clips protected with a copyright cannot be uploaded Downloading Video Clip Files My Items Videos More Videos The video clip file download site is displayed Sending My Items Data Choose the appropriate menu My Items Pictures Saved Pictures My Items Sounds Saved Sounds My Items Videos Saved Videos 1 Hig...

Page 66: ...d data is registered in the corresponding My Items folder Tip For details on Infrared or Bluetooth wireless settings see Connectivity on page 85 Text Templates You can register up to 20 text templates for use in text messages and multimedia messages 120 characters may be registered in any text template Adding Phrases to Text Templates My Items Text Templates 1 Select the number you wish to registe...

Page 67: ...plates 1 Highlight the text template you wish to delete 2 Press Options and select Delete Memory Status This function helps you to check the memory status of My Item Memory status covers Applications Pictures Sounds and Videos My Items Memory Status M 6 7 ...

Page 68: ...Access to set how the Java application accesses the network 4 Select the desired confirmation method Always Connect Allows the Java application access without confirmation First Time Informs you when the Java application accesses the network for the first time If allow is selected no more confirmations are made until you delete the application Per Session Informs you when the Java application acce...

Page 69: ...to make a selection Set Application Games More Screensavers Set Application The downloaded applications are displayed 1 Select the desired screensaver application Resume Time You can set the time period for the screensaver application to activate Games More Screensavers Resume Time 1 Enter the resume time in two digits using the digit key More Games You can download applications Games More More Ga...

Page 70: ...ation is suspended and you can receive a call After finishing the call the suspend icon is displayed letting know there is a suspended application Sound Volume You can set the volume of the application such as sound effect to one of the five levels or silent When Multimedia Volume p 91 is set to Silent this setup has priority Games More Settings Sound Volume The current volume level is displayed 1...

Page 71: ...rator set in the SMAF file Note SMAF Synthetic music Mobile Application Format is a music data format for mobile phones Games More Settings Vibration 1 Select from On Off or On Link to Sound When you set On Link to Sound the vibration is synchronised with the sound of SMAF file in the application Set to Default To Reset All Items in Settings Menu Games More Settings Set to Default 1 Enter your han...

Page 72: ...t Applications Alarms 1 Select the blank setting 2 Enter the desired time To Change the Type of Alarm Tone 3 Select Set Alarm Tone 4 Select Tone 5 Select Preset Sounds or My Sounds 6 Select the desired tone For details on selecting a tone see Assigning Ringtone on page 89 To Change the Vibration of Alarm Tone 7 Select Vibration 8 Select On Off or On Link to Sound For details on selecting a vibrati...

Page 73: ... Alarm Settings Applications Alarms Clear All Calculator The calculator function performs the 4 arithmetic calculations using up to 12 digits Applications Calculator Calculator The calculator is displayed on the display Key operations for calculation are as follows To enter a decimal point press R To clear the entered number or operand press Clear To do the calculations press To start a new calcul...

Page 74: ...t perform step 2 when an arithmetic symbol or is displayed Voice Recorder This allows you to record a voice clip of up to 30 seconds which can be used to remind you of schedule entries or be sent within a multimedia message The recorded voice clip is registered in Saved Sounds Voice clips are saved in amr format Recording a Voice Clip Applications Voice Recorder 1 Press to start recording To stop ...

Page 75: ...Creating a New MMS on page 44 Note Save and Send is not displayed after recording in extended voice mode Melody Editor You can create an original ringtone or you can send a melody attached to a multimedia message You can input up to 95 tones 32 voices 190 tones 16 voices or 380 tones 8 voices per melody The original ringtone is registered in Saved Sounds Creating Your Original Ringtone Application...

Page 76: ...fferent instruments p 77 Set Strength sets the strength of the tone p 77 8 When you finish inputting press Options and select Save 9 Select Save to My Items Note The volume varies depending on the Multimedia Volume settings p 91 The sound is deactivated when Multimedia Volume is set to Silent If the capacity or memory in Saved Sounds becomes insufficient the message Maximum capacity 200 Not regist...

Page 77: ...rotchet rest is entered To Specify the Types of Notes and Rests Press P or R repeatedly When you make a dotted note or a triplet press O after selecting the target note Note You cannot make a dotted semiquaver semiquaver rest or a dotted semibreve semibreve rest Three continuous notes are required for a triplet To specify a tie press N after selecting the target notes An underscore _ is displayed ...

Page 78: ...s a or b to highlight a tone 4 Press Now you can create an original ringtone Tip You can play back the melody in the selected tone by pressing Options and select Play Current Part in step 4 or play back the syllable names in the selected tone by selecting Confirm Tones instead To Set the Strength of the Tone The strength of the tone can be set in 3 levels for each part When you purchase this phone...

Page 79: ...r cursor or Del before cursor Copying and Pasting Notes You can copy and move a part of the melody to another position Only original ringtones or editable melodies can be copied or moved 1 In the Score input screen press Options and select Copy or Cut 2 Move the cursor to the first note to be copied or to be cut 3 Move the cursor to the last note to highlight the area 4 Press Options and select Pa...

Page 80: ...lect the start time field and enter the desired time 3 Select the duration 4 Select the reminder field and select the desired option When selecting Off for the reminder option go to step 10 5 Select Tone 6 Select Preset Sounds or My Sounds 7 Select the desired tone For details on selecting a tone see Assigning Ringtone on page 89 8 Select Vibration and select from On Off or On Link to Sound For de...

Page 81: ...nth Select the location field and enter the location 3 Press Save Sending a Schedule Entry Calendar 1 Select the day including schedule entries you wish to send 2 Press Options and select Send 3 Select Via Bluetooth or Via Infrared For Via Bluetooth The phone starts searching for Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices within 10 metres When detected a list of enabled devices is displayed all...

Page 82: ...lect Today to display today or Enter date to enter the desired date To Search By Subject 1 In the monthly or daily view press Options 2 Select Find 3 Enter the desired text To Change the Week Format 1 In the monthly view press Options 2 Select Week Format 3 Select Monday Sunday or Sunday Saturday Deleting Entries 1 In the monthly or daily view press Options 2 Select Delete 3 Select the desired opt...

Page 83: ...You can also confirm call logs by pressing D during stand by mode Sending Messages 1 In call log list highlight the call log you wish to send a message to 2 Press Options and select Create Message 3 Select Multimedia Text or Postcard For details on creating a message see Creating a New MMS on page 44 or Creating and Sending a New SMS on page 50 Note The Postcard service is not available on some se...

Page 84: ... from Voice Data or Fax Note Data or Fax may not be displayed depending on the SIM card Call Timers This function lets you check the duration of your calls Checking the Duration of the Last Call and All Calls Contacts Call Timers 1 Select Received Calls or Dialled Nos The duration of the last call and all calls are displayed Data Counter You can confirm the amount of bytes that you used in the GPR...

Page 85: ...ge rate to calculate the call cost and set the maximum limit for call cost Contacts Call Costs Costs Units Set Units 1 Enter your PIN2 code 2 Enter a cost per unit To enter a decimal point press R 3 Enter a currency unit up to 3 characters Setting the Charge Limit This function is useful if you wish to make sure you do not exceed a certain charge limit Contacts Call Costs Max Cost Set Limit 1 Ente...

Page 86: ...ng the Bluetooth wireless function you need to search for other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices to establish contact with your phone Keep your phone within a distance of 10 metres before searching Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Search for Devices The phone starts searching for devices within 10 metres 1 Select the desired device for pairing 2 Enter the device passcode Note If the Bl...

Page 87: ...tooth To Rename a Device Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Handsfree Devices 1 Highlight the device you wish to rename 2 Press Options and select Change Name 3 Rename the device To Clear a Device Name Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Handsfree Devices 1 Highlight the device you wish to clear 2 Press Options and select Delete Paired Devices You can rename and delete the paired device in the list Bluet...

Page 88: ...nectivity Infrared 1 Select On or Off If the Bluetooth wireless function has been activated you will be asked whether you wish to deactivate it or not Press Yes will appear on the screen The infrared setting will return to off when no data is transmitted received via infrared communication PC Software By connecting your phone to a PC you can transmit pictures sounds video clips and Contacts List e...

Page 89: ... Profiles Settings Profiles 1 Highlight the profile you wish to customise 2 Press Options and select Personalise 3 Select the setting you wish to customise and change as desired For details about settings pages 88 to 92 4 Press Save when finished Resetting Profile Settings Settings Profiles 1 Highlight the profile you wish to reset 2 Press Options and select Set to Default 3 Enter your handset cod...

Page 90: ...to use To hear the demo play press To stop playing press again 6 Press Options and select Assign Note If you delete a ringtone that uses a sound in Saved Sounds the default ringtone is set Vibration When the vibrator option is set on the phone will vibrate for incoming calls regardless of the ringer volume and tone settings Settings Profiles 1 Highlight the profile you wish to customise 2 Press Op...

Page 91: ... selecting a tone see Assigning Ringtone on page 89 10 Select Duration and select the desired time Message Alert When receiving messages special ringtones can be set Settings Profiles 1 Highlight the profile you wish to customise 2 Press Options and select Personalise 3 Select Alerts 4 Select Message Alert 5 Select from Multimedia Text or WAP 6 Select Volume and select the desired volume 7 Select ...

Page 92: ... or Off 6 Select Volume and select from High Middle or Low 7 Select Tone and select from Preset Sounds My Sounds or Default Tone When selecting Default Tone go to step 9 8 Select the desired tone For details on selecting the tone see Assigning Ringtone on page 89 9 Select Duration and select the desired time Multimedia Volume You can adjust volume for Video Camera Voice Recorder Melody Editor My I...

Page 93: ...nds or My Sounds 8 Select the desired sound For details on selecting a sound see Assigning Ringtone on page 89 9 Select Duration and enter the desired time Echo Reduction This function is for reducing irritating echoes especially when using the handsfree car kit Settings Profiles 1 Highlight the profile you wish to customise 2 Press Options and select Personalise 3 Select Echo Reduction 4 Select O...

Page 94: ...3 Select Auto Answer 4 Select the desired time Select Off to disable it Setting the Display You can change the settings of the screen Wallpaper For the stand by screen 3 pictures are provided Pictures taken with the digital camera or images downloaded from a WAP site can be used for wallpapers Setting My Pictures Settings Display Wallpaper My Pictures 1 Select the desired picture 2 After displayin...

Page 95: ...situation to set the picture 2 Select My Pictures 3 Select the desired picture 4 After displaying the picture press 5 Specify the area you wish to display using the navigation keys Note Some pictures cannot be used because of their picture and data types Setting the Greeting Message You can set the message which will appear when the phone is turned on Settings Display Greeting Message 1 Select Swi...

Page 96: ...e phone s backlight is on when the cigarette lighter charger is connected Settings Display Backlight In Car 1 Select On or Off Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlight You can adjust the brightness of the backlight of the screen from 4 levels Settings Display Brightness 1 Adjust the brightness by pressing a Light and b Dark for maximum clarity 2 Press Setting the Display Saving This phone s scree...

Page 97: ...see To Change Handset Code on page 105 Sound You can use this menu to check or edit the current Profiles settings Call Settings Set various types of functions and services Diverts This service is used to divert incoming calls to your voice mail system or to another number depending on certain conditions in which you cannot answer a call To Divert Calls Settings Call Settings Diverts 1 Select one o...

Page 98: ... wish to check 2 Select Status You can check the status of the selected divert option Call Waiting If you wish to be able to receive another incoming call whilst you have a call in progress you must activate the Call Waiting service Settings Call Settings Call Waiting 1 Select On or Off Note The Call Waiting service may not be available on all mobile phone networks Contact your network operator fo...

Page 99: ...mergency calls Only Local Home Restricts all outgoing international calls except to your home country For Incoming Calls Bar All Incoming Calls Restricts all incoming calls Bar if Abroad Restricts all incoming calls when you are outside of the coverage from your registered network operator 3 Select one of the following options All Services Restricts all services Voice Calls Restricts all voice cal...

Page 100: ...4 Add a name and a phone number For details on adding a name and a phone number see Add New Contact on page 30 5 Press Save Changing the Network Password Settings Call Settings Restrict Calls Change Password 1 Enter the old network password 2 Enter a new network password 3 Enter a new network password again If you enter the incorrect password you are asked to enter the password again 4 Press Auto ...

Page 101: ...When you enter the time in the 12 hour format press P to switch between am and pm The order in which the date and time is displayed is based on the format setting Selecting the Time Format Settings Date Time Time Format 1 Select 12 hour or 24 hour Selecting the Date Format Settings Date Time Date Format 1 Select from D M Y M D Y or Y M D Setting the Daylight Saving Settings Date Time Daylight Savi...

Page 102: ...k Automatically Each time the power is turned on your phone always tries to connect to the preferred network If your phone is not connected to the network you can perform the following immediately to establish the preferred network connection Settings Network Select Network Automatic To Set the Network Manually Settings Network Select Network Manual 1 Select the desired network To Add a New Networ...

Page 103: ...n normal operations you do not need to change settings WAP Settings Item to be set as mandatory Profile Name WAP profile name Unique name IP Address IP address for WAP Homepage Homepage Port Number Security option 1024 65535 Circuit Prompt Circuit prompt Enable or Disable Connection Type Bearer connection type GPRS Then CSD GPRS or CSD GPRS Settings APN Access point name Username User name Passwor...

Page 104: ...s point number Line Type Line type ISDN or Analogue Username User name Password Password Linger Time Linger time 0 99999 sec To Activate the WAP MMS Profile Settings Network 1 Select from WAP Settings or MMS Settings 2 Select the desired profile To Edit the WAP MMS Profile Settings Network 1 Select from WAP Settings or MMS Settings 2 Highlight the desired profile 3 Press Options and select Edit 4 ...

Page 105: ...rn it off Enabling Disabling the PIN Code If the PIN code is enabled you are asked to enter the PIN code each time the phone is switched on Your PIN code is stored on the SIM card and you should have been made aware of the code when you purchased the SIM card Contact your service provider for further details Settings Security PIN Entry 1 Select On to enable the PIN code Select Off to disable it 2 ...

Page 106: ...ngs Security Change PIN2 1 Enter the existing PIN2 code 2 Enter a new PIN2 code 3 Enter the new PIN2 code again Handset Lock The Handset Lock is an additional security feature which prevents unauthorised use of the phone or certain features Settings Security Handset Lock 1 Select On or Off 2 Enter your handset code To Change Handset Code Before you change the handset code select On in step 1 in Ha...

Page 107: ...S Modem You can use GX15 as a GSM GPRS modem to access the Internet from your PC Connect your phone to your PC via Bluetooth wireless technology infrared or USB interface Software installation on your PC is required For details see Software Installation on page 107 Modem via the Infrared Connection To use the modem function via the Infrared connection see Using the Infrared Function on page 87 and...

Page 108: ...ne To use the Handset Manager function see PC Software on page 87 and set your phone to Data Transfer mode For details on software support refer to the following site http www sharp mobile com Software Installation 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The GX15 CD ROM screen is displayed If the GX15 CD ROM screen is not displayed double click Launcher exe in your CD ROM 2 Press the d...

Page 109: ...er calls when you are using GX15 as a GSM GPRS modem The operation may be interrupted Handset Manager Some large files may not be able to be transmitted from the PC to the phone When connecting your phone to a PC you need to select the connection method for PC Software p 87 Applications Camera My Items etc do not run when the phone is connected to the PC via Bluetooth wireless technology interface...

Page 110: ...just the backlight brightness for the display Phone functions do not work after the phone is turned on Check the radio signal strength indicator as you may be outside the service area Check to see if any error message is displayed when you turn your phone on If so contact your dealer Make sure the SIM card is correctly inserted Calls cannot be made or received If the message SIM card error is disp...

Page 111: ...ork does not support it Check your service provider s access point number Contact your service provider to confirm the correct settings Problem Solution Limited memory available Delete any unnecessary data Call is terminated unexpectedly Magnetised objects such as health necklaces placed near the phone may terminate the call Keep your phone away from such objects No entries are displayed in the Co...

Page 112: ... the opposite side of your body from where it is located The phone should be kept at least 6 inches 15 24 cm from a pacemaker ANYTIME the phone is switched on Do not switch on your phone near gas or flammable substances Observe the rules concerning the use of mobile phones at gasoline stations chemical plants and at all sites where a risk of explosion exists Caring for your phone Do not allow chil...

Page 113: ...le after removing the old one Do not touch the battery terminals Batteries can cause damage injury or burns if a conductive material touches exposed terminals When the battery is detached from the phone use a cover made of non conductive material for keeping and carrying the battery safely Recommended temperature for using and storing batteries is approximately 20 C The batteries performance is li...

Page 114: ...one in a blasting area or in a place where a turn off two way radio sign is posted Camera Operation Learn picture quality file formats etc beforehand The taken pictures can be saved in JPEG format Be careful not to move your hand whilst taking pictures If the phone moves whilst taking a picture the picture can be blurred When taking a picture hold the phone firmly to prevent it from moving or use ...

Page 115: ...heck the local laws governing the use of a mobile phone in vehicles Pay full attention to driving Pull off to the side of the road park the car and switch off the engine before making or answering a call Use of your phone s function may interfere with the vehicle s electronic systems such as the ABS anti lock brakes or the air bag To ensure no such problem occurs please check with your dealer or c...

Page 116: ... mobile phone SAR value is 0 835 watts per kilogram This has been tested to ensure that this limit is not exceeded even when the phone is operating at its highest certified power In use however your Sharp mobile phone may operate at less than full power because it is designed to use only sufficient power to communicate with the network PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN USA FCC Declaration of Conformity This ...

Page 117: ... is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Exposure to Radio Waves THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiv...

Page 118: ...ompliance with FCC RF exposure requirements use accessories that maintain a 1 5 cm separation distance between the user s body and the back of the phone The use of belt clips holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided Whil...

Page 119: ...ts 52 Centre key 8 15 Contacts List 29 Assigning a ringtone 33 Changing the list 29 Changing the name order 30 Copying 31 Creating 30 Deleting 32 Dialling 32 Editing 32 Finding 31 Group Call 33 Memory status 34 Receiving 35 Selecting the storage memory 29 Sending 34 Viewing groups 32 D Data Counter 83 Date Time 100 Digital camera 36 Display indicators 15 Display language 101 Display settings Backl...

Page 120: ...tion keys 8 Network settings 101 P PC connection 106 PC Software 87 Phone Help 78 Picture file 58 PIN code 104 PIN2 code 105 Power on and off 13 Profiles Activating 88 Alerts 90 Any Key Answer 92 Customising 88 Echo reduction 92 Keypad tones 91 Multimedia Volume 91 Power Off Sound 92 Power On Sound 92 Resetting 88 Ringer volume 88 Ringtone 89 Vibration 89 R Right soft key 9 S Screensavers 68 Secur...

Page 121: ...120 Index V Video camera 40 Video clip file 63 Vodafone live 54 Voice mail key 9 Voice Recorder 73 ...

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