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Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of 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

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  • Page 1: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Ltd, declares that this GX15 is in compliance with the essential require- ments and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ A copy of the original declaration of conformity can be found at the following Internet address:...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX15. 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.
  • Page 3 Bluetooth is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sharp is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Useful Functions And Services

    Useful Functions and Services Your phone offers you the following features: • 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. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ... 1 Useful Functions and Services ... 3 Your Phone ... 7 Optional Accessories ... 7 Getting Started ... 8 Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery ... 10 Charging the Battery ...12 Turning Your Phone On and Off ... 13 Keypad Lock ...
  • Page 6 Dialling a Service Phone Number ...35 Camera ... 36 Take Picture ...36 Record Video ...40 Messages ... 44 Multimedia (MMS) ...44 Text (SMS) ...49 Cell Broadcasts ...52 Vodafone live! ... 54 Starting the WAP Browser ...54 Navigating a WAP Page ...55 My Items ...
  • Page 7 Changing the Language ... 101 Network ... 101 Security ... 104 Master Reset ... 105 Connecting GX15 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 ...

  • Page 8: Your Phone

    Your Phone Please check the following carefully. Your phone should come complete with: • GSM 900/1800/1900 GPRS phone • Rechargeable Li-ion battery • AC charger • CD-ROM • User guide • Quick start guide Optional Accessories • Li-ion Spare battery (XN-1BT30) •...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Earpiece 2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): a b c d Moves cursor to select menu items, etc. Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Contacts List entries in stand-by mode. Left arrow key: Displays list of Applications in stand-by mode. Right arrow key: Displays list of Saved Pictures in stand-by mode.
  • Page 10 6. Voice Mail Key: Press and hold this key to connect to the Voice mail centre automatically. (Depends on the SIM card.) 7. * /Shift Key: Switches character case among four modes: Abc, ABC, 123 and abc. 8. Display 9. Right Soft Key: Executes the function at the bottom right of the screen.

  • Page 11: Inserting The Sim Card And The Battery

    Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery Slide off the battery cover ( Slide the SIM card into the SIM holder. Getting Started 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 insert it Replace the battery cover and slide it as shown...

  • Page 12: Battery Disposal

    Removing the SIM Card and the Battery Make sure to turn off your phone and disconnect the charger and other accessories. Slide off the battery cover ( Pick up the battery using the protruding edge and remove the battery from the phone. Hold down gently whilst sliding the SIM card out of the SIM holder...

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery You must charge the battery for at least 2 hours before using your phone for the first time. Using the Charger Remove the cover of the external connector, and connect the charger to the external socket located at the bottom of the phone by pressing both sides indicated with arrows.

  • Page 14: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    To Charge Using the Cigarette Lighter Charger The optional cigarette lighter charger supplies power for charging from the cigarette lighter socket of a car. Battery Level Indicator The current battery level is displayed in the upper right hand side of the screen. Low Battery During Use When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound and the “...

  • Page 15: Keypad Lock

    To Copy Contacts List from the SIM Card When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the first time and start the Contacts List application, you are asked whether you wish to copy Contacts List entries on the SIM card. Follow the on-screen instructions, or you can do it later using the Contacts List menu as follows: →...

  • Page 16: Display Indicators

    Display Indicators Left soft Centre key Status Indicators Status indicators 5. (No display)/ Right soft key Strength of received signal / Service out of range GPRS enabled and within range — flashes during GPRS transmission. : Alerts [Text message / Multimedia message / WAP] Java™...
  • Page 17 Secured WAP page displayed Call incoming Call in progress Current WAP or MMS communication mode [CSD / GPRS] Battery level Roaming outside network “Ringer Volume” (p. 88) set to “Silent” Vibration alert (p. 89) enabled USB data cable connected “Infrared” connection [enabled (grey) / communicating (red)] Bluetooth wireless setting [enabled / communicating]...

  • Page 18: Navigating Functions

    Navigating Functions All applications are accessed from the Main menu. To open the Main menu, press the centre key ( ) during stand-by. 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, c and d, and press to commit your...

  • Page 19: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call Enter the area code and the phone number you wish to dial and press D to dial. If you enter the wrong number, press [Clear] to delete the number to the left of the cursor. Emergency Calls Enter 112 or 911 (international emergency number) using the keypad and press D to dial.

  • Page 20: Redialling

    Redialling You can redial numbers in the call log. Select from specific categories or “All Calls”. Specific category contains up to 10 numbers and the “All Calls” list contains up to 30. Press D during stand-by. Select the category from “All Calls”, “Dialled Nos.”, “Missed Calls”...

  • Page 21: Incall Menu

    • If the number is a restricted number, the display shows “Withheld”. • When receiving a call from the person whose picture is registered in the Contacts List, receiving display and the picture are displayed alternately. Rejecting an Incoming Call Press F or press and hold the side-up or side- down key whilst the phone is ringing to reject a call you do not wish to answer.

  • Page 22: Call Waiting

    Putting a Call on Hold This function allows you to manage two calls at the same time. If you wish to make another call whilst you are talking to someone, you can put the current call on hold to call someone else. To Make Another Call during a Call During a call, press [Options].
  • Page 23 Accessing SMS Menu During a Call During a call, press [Options] and select “Text”. The following options are available: “Create Message” to make an SMS, or “Inbox”, “Sent” or “Drafts” to access these folders. For details on SMS, see “Text (SMS)” on page 49. Conference Call Conference call is a call with more than 2 participants.
  • Page 24 To Add New Participants to the Conference Call Press [Options] and select “Dial”. Enter the number you wish to include in the conference call and press D to dial. Press [Options] and select “Multiparty”. Select “Conference All” to join the conference call. If you wish to add other participants, repeat steps 1 to 4.

  • Page 25: Entering Characters

    Entering Characters When entering characters to create Contacts List entries, text messages or multimedia messages, etc., press the corresponding keys. In multi-tap input method, press each key until the desired character is displayed. For example, press H once for the letter “A” or twice for the letter “B”. Table of Characters Pressing each key scrolls characters in the following order.

  • Page 26: Changing The Input Languages

    Changing the Input Languages You can change the input language on the text entry screen. On the text entry screen, press [Options]. Select “Input Language”. If “Input Language” is not displayed, select “Text Options” and then select “Input Language”. Select the desired language. Changing the Input Method T9 Text Input T9 text input method is a shortcut to enter text easily...

  • Page 27: Using Text Templates

    My Dictionary You can create your own word list for T9 text input. On the text entry screen in T9 mode, press [Options]. Select “My Dictionary”. If “My Dictionary” is not displayed, select “Text Options” and then select “My Dictionary”. Select “Add New Word”...

  • Page 28: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Accessing Applications Press during stand-by. The Main menu is displayed. Navigate to required location. Press to access function. Shortcut Keys You can shortcut to the specified menus by pressing and digit keys for the menu’s corresponding number on the Main menu.

  • Page 29: List Of Menu Functions

    List of Menu Functions Menu No./ Main Menu 1 Games & More 1 Applications 2 Screensavers 3 More Games 4 Settings 5 Java™ Information 2 Vodafone live! 1 Vodafone live! 2 Games 3 Ringtones 4 Pictures 5 News 6 Sport 7 Find &...

  • Page 30: Contacts List

    Contacts List (M 8-1) You can store the phone numbers and e-mail addresses of your friends, family and colleagues in the Contacts List. Depending on the size of the entry, your phone can store up to 640 phone numbers. In a Contacts List, you can store the following items.

  • Page 31: Changing The Name Order

    Changing the Name Order → “Contacts” “Contacts List” → “Advanced” “Name Order” Select from “First - Last name” or “Last - First name”. Add New Contact (M 8-2) You can choose either the phone or SIM card memory locations to store the new entry. For switching locations, see “Selecting the Storage Memory”...

  • Page 32: Copying Contacts List Entries Between Sim Card And Handset

    Copying Contacts List Entries between SIM Card and Handset → → “Contacts” “Contacts List” → “Advanced” “Copy All Entries” Select “From SIM to Handset” or “From Handset to SIM”. Note • When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the first time and start the Contacts List application, the confirmation screen appears automatically, asking you if you wish to copy or not.

  • Page 33: Dialling From The Contacts List

    Dialling from the Contacts List → “Contacts” “Contacts List” Highlight the desired entry and press D. • If more than one phone number is registered for the entry, select the desired phone number after step 1 and press D. You can also dial the desired phone number by pressing the digit key corresponding to the position the entry is on the list.

  • Page 34: Group Call

    • Press [Options] and select “Current Only” to view only the selected group or “Select All” to view all groups. Group Call Different ringtones can be set for each group. When you purchase this phone, groups are set to off. If you do not set a group ringtone, the ringtone assigned in the Settings menu is used.

  • Page 35: Memory Status

    Select “Vibration” and select from “On”, “Off” or “On & Link to Sound”. For details on selecting a vibration, “Vibration” on page 89. Press [OK]. Press [Save]. Memory Status This function helps you to check the memory used in the Contacts List. →...

  • Page 36: Receiving A Contacts List Entry

    For “Via Infrared” The phone starts searching for an infrared-enabled device within 20 centimetres. When detected, the infrared connection is established and the entry is sent. Note • When pairing, you need to enter your passcode when establishing contact with a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device for the first time.

  • Page 37: Camera

    Camera (M 5) Your phone has an integrated digital camera. This allows you to take and send pictures or video clips wherever you are. Take Picture (M 5-1) Put the phone into the digital camera mode to take a picture. Pictures are saved in Saved Pictures in JPEG format in the following three picture sizes.
  • Page 38 Taking a Self-Portrait To take a self-portrait, hold the phone with the mirror facing you whilst holding the phone at least 40 cm away. Press or the Camera key to take the picture. Using the Zoom Function Press c or d to change the zooming ratio. Zooming ratio indicators : Magnification.
  • Page 39 In the Case of No Available Memory When the number of pictures that can be taken becomes 3 or less, the remaining shots indicator in the upper left of the screen turns red. (The number of pictures that can be taken is approximate.) When the number of pictures that can be taken becomes 0, and when you try to take a picture again, “Memory full.
  • Page 40 Press or the Camera key to start the delay timer. 10 seconds after the timer sounds, the shutter sounds, and the camera takes a picture. Note • The countdown sounds whilst the delay timer is operating. • If or the Camera key is pressed whilst the delay timer is operating, the picture is taken instantly.

  • Page 41: Record Video

    Selecting a Frame You can select the frame from preset patterns. You can also select a frame in Saved Pictures. → “Camera” “Take Picture” Frame” Select “Preset Frame” or “My Pictures”. Select the desired frame. The selected frame is confirmed on the display. Press Note •...
  • Page 42 Select “Save”. “Saving (file name) to My Items…” is displayed, then the video clip is registered. To preview a video clip before saving, select “Preview”. To send a video clip by multimedia message after recording the video clip, select “Save and Send”. To record a video clip again, press [Cancel].
  • Page 43 Selecting the Anti-flicker Mode → “Camera” “Record Video” flicker” Select “Mode 1: 50Hz” or “Mode 2: 60Hz”. Note • Vertical stripes may occur on the preview screen due to the light source. Change the anti-flicker mode to rectify. In the Case of No Available Memory When the number of video clips that can be recorded becomes 3 or less, the remaining sets indicator in the upper left of the screen turns red.
  • Page 44 Using the Timer (Delay Timer) To Record a Video Clip with the Timer → → “Camera” “Record Video” Timer” Select “On” or “Off”. “ ” is displayed on the screen and the phone returns to video camera mode. Press or the Camera key to start the delay timer. 10 seconds after the timer sounds, the camera starts recording the video clip.

  • Page 45: Messages

    Messages (M 4) Your phone allows you to send and receive text or multimedia and to receive WAP alerts. (M 4-2) Multimedia (MMS) About Multimedia Messaging Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) allows you to send and receive multimedia messages with graphical images, photographs, sound, animations or video clips attached.
  • Page 46 • To add more recipients, select “Add Contact” in step 3. Select “To” or “Cc” and select the desired number of the recipient. Then enter the phone number or e-mail address. To Send a Message Template MMS Your phone provides message templates with an image and voice attachment that help you create easily.
  • Page 47 If You Select “Off” • You can attach a maximum of 20 pictures, sounds or video clips and up to 2000 characters of text (up to the message total 30 Kbytes or 100 Kbytes limit). Inserting Attached Data You can send pictures, sounds and video clips saved in the handset memory attached to multimedia messages.
  • Page 48 Storing the Phone Number or E-mail Address of a Sender in the Contacts List → → “Multimedia” “Inbox” Highlight the message from which you want to store the phone number or e-mail address. Press [Options] and select “Save Sender”. For details on entering a name, see “Add New Contact”...
  • Page 49 • Slide Show (On, Off): Enables or disables Slide Show when sending a message. • Message Size (30 KB, 100 KB): Sets the maximum message size that can be sent. The maximum message size that can be sent differs according to the network operator. Contact your network operator for more information.

  • Page 50: Text (Sms)

    Note • Instead of performing step 1, you can use data taken with the “Take Picture” option. • The items Name, House No. / Street and Postcode are necessary to complete sending Postcards. • Information for a recipient Name (mandatory): Name of the recipient for a postcard up to 50 characters Additional Info (optional):...
  • Page 51 Creating and Sending a New SMS → → “Text” “Create Message” Enter your message. To use the text template, move the cursor to the point you wish to insert the template. Press [Options] and select “Text Template” and then select the desired template. Enter the phone number of the recipient.
  • Page 52 Extracting Phone Numbers from the Received Messages and Making a Call You can make a call using the phone number embedded in the received SMS message. → → “Text” “Inbox” Select the message from which you wish to extract phone numbers. Press [Options] and select “Extract Numbers”.

  • Page 53: Cell Broadcasts

    Optimisation When set “On” (default), double-byte characters such as European characters with an accent are converted into single-byte characters and sent. When “Off”, double-byte characters are sent as displayed. Please note that you may be charged double for double- byte characters sent in an SMS when Optimisation is set “Off”.
  • Page 54 Subscribing to Cell Broadcasts Select the page of the cell broadcast message that you want. → → “Cell Broadcasts” “Settings” Subjects” Select “Add/Remove”. Select the desired page. Press [Back]. • If the desired page is not in the list that appears in step 2, select “Create Subject”...

  • Page 55: Vodafone Live

    Vodafone live! (M 2) Your phone is already configured to access Vodafone live! and the mobile internet*. Vodafone live! is a new mobile internet portal which is your gateway to a new world of information, games, music and services. Because your phone uses GPRS, a system that is much faster than previous ways of getting mobile information.

  • Page 56: Navigating A Wap Page

    Navigating a WAP Page • a b c d: Move the highlights around in the screen. • Executes the option displayed in the lower centre of the screen. • A: Launches browser option menu. • C: Selects an action displayed in the lower right corner of the screen.
  • Page 57 • Reload page: Refreshes the contents of the WAP page. • Advanced...: • Show URL: Displays the URL of the site you are currently browsing. • Save page: Saves the page you are currently browsing to your list of Snap Shots. •...
  • Page 58 To Delete Bookmarks Select “View bookmarks”. Select “More…”. Highlight a bookmark page you wish to delete. Press [Options] and select “Delete”. Press [Options] and select “OK”. Setting the Hotkeys to Web Page Bookmarks You can access Web pages quickly by pressing the shortcut keys (hotkeys).

  • Page 59: My Items

    My Items (M 6) My Items contains several types of picture, sound and video clip data. Also included in My Items are frequently used text message phrases and accessed WAP pages (addresses) which you can use. You can also transmit picture, sound and video clip data via infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology to OBEX-enabled phones.
  • Page 60 Saving to Contacts List You can use this option only for pictures saved in the handset memory. → → “My Items” “Pictures” “Saved Pictures” Highlight the file you wish to add to Contacts List. Press [Options] and select “Add to Contact”. To overwrite, select “Existing Contact”...

  • Page 61: Games & More

    Note • The Postcard service is not available on some service providers. Please contact your service provider for more information. • Pictures protected with a copyright cannot be sent attached to a message. • For details on transmitting My Items data, see “Sending My Items Data”...

  • Page 62: Sounds

    Downloading Applications Confirmation Screen Before downloading the application you are asked to confirm what you are about to receive. After checking the information on the confirmation screen, the application can be downloaded. Note • User authentication may be required before downloading the application on some information screens.
  • Page 63 • SMAF (Synthetic music Mobile Application Format) is a format of music data for mobile phones. Playing Back Sound Files → → “My Items” “Sounds” “Saved Sounds” Select the file you wish to play back. To stop playback, press Note •...

  • Page 64: Videos

    Uploading Sound Files You can upload your sounds to the Media Album. Note • This service is not available on some service providers. Please contact your service provider for more information. → → “My Items” “Sounds” “Saved Sounds” Highlight the file you wish to upload. Press [Options] and select “Send”.
  • Page 65 Sending a Video Clip File with MMS → → “My Items” “Videos” “Saved Videos” Highlight the file you wish to send. Press [Options] and select “Send”. Select “As Multimedia”. For details on creating a message, see “Creating a New MMS” on page 44. Note •...

  • Page 66: Text Templates

    For “Via Infrared” The phone starts searching for an infrared-enabled device within 20 centimetres. When detected, the infrared connection is established and the file is sent. Note • Pictures/Sounds/Video clips protected with a copyright cannot be sent. • When pairing, you need to enter your passcode when establishing contact with a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device for the first time.

  • Page 67: Memory Status

    Deleting Text Templates → “My Items” “Text Templates” Highlight the text template you wish to delete. Press [Options] and select “Delete”. (M 6-7) Memory Status This function helps you to check the memory status of My Item. Memory status covers Applications, Pictures, Sounds, and Videos.

  • Page 68: Games & More

    Games & More (M 1) (M 1-1) Applications The list of Java™ applications is displayed. Downloaded applications are displayed in order starting from the latest one. Executing Applications For details on executing applications, see “Executing Applications” on page 61. Setting Permission When using Java™...

  • Page 69: Screensavers

    To Reset Permissions You can reset all permissions you made → “Games & More” “Applications” Highlight the desired Java™ applications. Press [Options] and select “Permission”. Select “Reset Permissions”. (M 1-2) Screensavers You can download screensaver applications for the stand-by screen. →...
  • Page 70 Settings (M 1-4) Calls & Alarms (M 1-4-1) You can set the priority of incoming calls and alarms whilst an application is operating. → “Games & More” “Settings” Select “Incoming Call” or “Alarm”. Select methods. • “Call Priority” or “Alarm Priority”: The application is suspended automatically, and you can receive a call, or the alarm will sound.

  • Page 71: Java™ Information

    To Set the Blinking Operation This setting enables the backlight to be controlled by the application. If set to “Off”, the backlight cannot be turned on from the application. → “Games & More” “Settings” “Blink” Select “On” or “Off”. Vibration (M 1-4-4) When the vibrator is set in the application, you can choose whether the operation is enabled or disabled.

  • Page 72: Applications

    Applications (M 3) SIM Application (M 3-1) You can refer to the information on the SIM. Contact your service provider for further details. Alarms (M 3-2) Setting the Alarms The alarm function allows you to be alerted at a specified time. Note that the alarm may not function correctly if the clock has not been set.

  • Page 73: Calculator

    Editing the Alarm Setting → “Applications” “Alarms” Select the desired setting and edit it. Resetting an Alarm Setting → “Applications” “Alarms” Select the alarm you wish to reset. Select “Reset Alarm”. Resetting All Alarm Settings → → “Applications” “Alarms” Applications Calculator The calculator function performs the 4 arithmetic calculations using up to 12 digits.

  • Page 74: Voice Recorder

    Rate Conversion (M 3-3-2) You can also use the calculator as a currency calculator to convert from/to a home currency using a conversion rate that you enter. To Set a Currency Conversion Rate → “Applications” “Calculator” Select “Foreign -> Domestic” or “Domestic -> Foreign”.

  • Page 75: Melody Editor

    • The volume varies depending on the Multimedia Volume settings (p. 91). The sound is deactivated when “Multimedia Volume” is set to “Silent”. To adjust the volume, press a (or d/the side-up key) or b (or c/the side-down key). • You can also activate Voice Recorder by pressing , then R during stand-by.
  • Page 76 Press the digit keys to specify the musical scale and rest. For details on specifying the sound level and rest, see “To Specify the Musical Scale and Rest” on page 76. Press P or R to specify the types of musical notes or rest.
  • Page 77 To Specify the Musical Scale and Rest Using the keys shown below, specify the musical scale and rest. G H I J K L M Q When you press the key shown above once, a crotchet is specified in the middle scale (no mark). When you press the same key repeatedly, the note will shift cycle through the available octave ranges.
  • Page 78 If the cursor is positioned next to a note, you can repeat the note immediately left of the cursor when a or b is pressed. To Set the Tone The phone can play notes using different instruments. You can select from 128 basic tones (8 types of: Pianos, Chimes, Organs, Guitars, Basses, Strings 1, Strings 2, Brasses, Reeds, Flutes/Pipes, Synth Leads, Synth Pads, Synth Effects, Ethnics, Percussions, and Effects) and...

  • Page 79: Phone Help

    Edit the data. When you finish editing, press [Options] and select “Save”. Select “Save to My Items”. Select “Overwrite” or “New”. Note • When the number of voices is modified in step 4, the confirmation message may be displayed. When you press [Yes], a section of the melody may be deleted.

  • Page 80: Calendar

    Calendar (M 7) Calendar allows you to easily schedule appointments or events, which are associated with the date and time. These entries can also be sent via infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology to a PC to share the same schedules. Creating a New Entry “Calendar”...
  • Page 81 To Set an All Day Event Select the subject field and enter the subject. Select the date field and select the desired date. Select the location field and enter the location. Press [Save]. To Set an Anniversary Select the anniversary option from “Ann by date” or “Ann by day”.
  • Page 82 Receiving a Schedule Entry When the phone receives a schedule entry, a confirmation message is displayed in the stand-by mode screen. Press [Yes]. The received entry is registered in the Calendar. Press [No] to reject. • For details on making Infrared or Bluetooth wireless settings, see “Connectivity”...

  • Page 83: Contacts

    Contacts (M 8) (M 8-3) Call Log The phone will record the last 10 missed calls, received calls and dialled numbers. Viewing Call Log → “Contacts” “Call Log” Select the category from “All Calls”, “Dialled Nos.”, “Missed Calls” or “Received Calls”. The selected call log list is displayed.

  • Page 84: Speed Dial List

    Speed Dial List (M 8-4) You can view and perform other operations for phone numbers registered in the Speed Dial List. → “Contacts” “Speed Dial List” The names and phone numbers stored in the Speed Dial List are displayed in order. My Numbers (M 8-5) You can check your own voice, data and fax phone...

  • Page 85: Call Costs

    Call Costs (M 8-8) This function lets you check the charges for your calls. Some networks do not support Charging Advice. Please check with your service provider for availability. Checking the Cost of the Last Call → → “Contacts” “Call Costs” The cost of the last call is displayed.

  • Page 86: Settings

    Settings (M 9) Connectivity (M 9-1) By configuring the settings in this menu, you can connect to Bluetooth wireless technology or infrared enabled phones via these connections, as well as a PC via Bluetooth wireless technology, infrared or USB connections. Using the Bluetooth Wireless Function To Turn On or Off →...
  • Page 87 You can rename and delete the paired device in the list. Bluetooth Wireless Settings With this setting you can rename your phone, prevent other GX15 phones from recognising your phone, turn the Bluetooth wireless function off automatically to save battery power, etc.
  • Page 88 To Show or Hide Your Phone → → “Settings” “Connectivity” → “Bluetooth Settings” “Visibility” Select the desired visibility settings. “Show My Phone”: Allows other devices to recognize your phone. “Hide My Phone”: Hides your phone from other devices. To Turn Off Automatically →...

  • Page 89: Profiles

    Profiles (M 9-2) Tone sound and vibration set can be customised for each profile according to your environment. There are 6 profiles including one user definable profile: Normal, Meeting, Activity, Car, Headset and Silent. Activating a Profile → “Settings” “Profiles” Select the desired profile.

  • Page 90: Assigning Ringtone

    Select “Ringer Volume”. The current volume level is displayed. Press a (or d) to increase the ringer volume or press b (or c) to decrease the ringer volume and then press To select “Step Tone”, press a (or d) at level 5. To select “Silent”, press b (or c) at level 1.

  • Page 91: Message Alert

    Alerts You can personalise profiles for alerts including warning tone, message alert and low battery alert. Warning Tone Your phone emits the warning tone when an error occurs. → “Settings” “Profiles” Highlight the profile you wish to customise. Press [Options] and select “Personalise”. Select “Alerts”.
  • Page 92 Low Battery Alert Adjust the volume of the alert when the battery becomes low. → “Settings” “Profiles” Highlight the profile you wish to customise. Press [Options] and select “Personalise”. Select “Alerts”. Select “Low Battery Alert”. Select from “High”, “Low” or “Silent”. Keypad Tones When the keypad tone is set on, you will hear a confirmation tone each time you press any keys.
  • Page 93 Power On Sound / Power Off Sound The phone can be set to emit a sound when it is switched on or off. You can define the volume, duration and the melody to be used for this task. → “Settings” “Profiles”...

  • Page 94: Setting The Display

    Auto Answer (for handsfree car kit only) Auto Answer function allows you to answer calls automatically by connecting the handsfree car kit for Bluetooth to your phone via Bluetooth wireless technology. You can select the desired time until your phone answers.
  • Page 95 Assigning the Pictures (M 9-3-2) Pictures can be displayed when turning the power on or off, when receiving an incoming call, or when operating the alarm. Pictures taken by a digital camera or images downloaded from a WAP site can be used. To Set Built-in Pictures →...
  • Page 96 Backlight (M 9-3-5) You can turn the backlight of the screen on or off when you press the keypad or the optional cigarette lighter charger is connected to the phone. You can change time the backlight is on for, which will help conserve battery life.

  • Page 97: Sound

    Note • Display Saving does not work whilst you are calling, using WAP, or using an application. • To cancel the Display Saving: The display saving continues until either a key is pressed or there is an incoming alert. The first key press only cancels this function.
  • Page 98 Enter a phone number to which you wish to divert calls or search for it in the Contacts List. (p. 31) To use a phone number in the Contacts List, press [Contacts]. Press If you select “No Answer” in step 1: Select the period of time from 6 levels (05 to 30 seconds).
  • Page 99 Restrict Calls (M 9-5-4) This function lets you place restrictions on incoming and outgoing calls. To activate this option you will need the specified password, which is available from your service provider. → → “Settings” “Call Settings” Select from “Outgoing Calls” or “Incoming Calls”. •...
  • Page 100 Fixed Dialling No. When the Fixed Dialling No. is enabled, you can only call predefined numbers. To Enable Fixed Dialling No. → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Fixed Dialling No.” Enter your PIN2 code. Select “Switch On/Off”. Select “On” or “Off”. To Add a New Name →...

  • Page 101: Date & Time

    Call Setting Reset (M 9-5-7) The call settings can be reset to their default settings. → “Settings” “Call Settings” Enter your handset code. The default handset code is “0000”. For details on changing the handset code, see “To Change Handset Code”...

  • Page 102: Changing The Language

    Changing the Language You can change the language that the phone uses to display messages. → “Settings” “Language” Select the desired language. • You can also change the input language on the text entry screen (p. 25). Note • If you select “Automatic” in step 1, the language preset on the SIM card is selected.
  • Page 103 To Change the Position of a Network in the Preferred List → → “Settings” “Network” “Select Network” Preferred” Select the name of the network to change the position in the list. Select “Insert” or “Add to end”. To Delete a Network from the Preferred List →...
  • Page 104 MMS Settings (*: Item to be set as mandatory) “Profile Name”*: MMS profile name (Unique name) “IP Address”*: IP address for MMS “Relay Server URL”*: MMS relay server “Port Number”*: Security option (1024-65535) “Connection Type”:Bearer connection type (“GPRS Then CSD”, “GPRS” or “CSD”) GPRS Settings: “APN”*: Access point name...

  • Page 105: Security

    To Delete the WAP/MMS Profile → “Settings” “Network” Select from “WAP Settings” or “MMS Settings”. Highlight the desired profile. Press [Options] and select “Delete”. Security (M 9-9) Auto Keypad Lock (M 9-9-1) By setting this option on, your phone will lock the keypad in 20 seconds automatically if no operation is performed.

  • Page 106: Master Reset

    To Change PIN Code This allows you to change the PIN code stored on the SIM card. Before you change the PIN code, select “On” in step 1 in “Enabling/Disabling the PIN Code” on page 104. → → “Settings” “Security” “PIN Entry”...

  • Page 107: Connecting Gx15 To Your Pc

    Connecting GX15 to Your PC You can use the following functions by connecting the GX15 to your PC using an infrared port, USB port* or Bluetooth wireless technology port: • GSM/GPRS modem • Handset Manager for GX15 * Requires an optional USB data cable XN-1DC30 for USB port connection.

  • Page 108: Handset Manager

    Software Installation 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. Press the desired button. The installation starts. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
  • Page 109 30° angle. GSM/GPRS modem • It is not recommended that you make or answer 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.

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem • Make sure the battery is The phone does not properly inserted and turn on. charged. • Make sure you have entered the correct code (4 to 8 digits). • Your SIM card/protected functions will become locked PIN code or PIN2 after 3 unsuccessful attempts.
  • Page 111 Problem • Your current location may not provide good call quality (i.e., in a car or train). Move to a Call quality is poor. location where radio signal strength is greater. • Check where your account has been registered and Cannot access where the service is network service.

  • Page 112: Safety Precautions And Conditions Of Use

    Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use Your phone conforms to international regulations insofar as it is used under normal conditions and in accordance with the following instructions. CONDITIONS OF USE Electromagnetic waves • Do not switch on your phone aboard an aircraft (as your phone may interfere with the aircraft’s electronic systems).
  • Page 113 Battery • Use your phone only with batteries, chargers and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage caused by the use of other chargers, batteries or accessories. • Network configuration and phone usage will affect talk-time and stand-by time. Using the games or camera will hasten battery consumption.

  • Page 114: Camera Operation

    • Use only the aerial supplied or one approved by Sharp for your mobile phone. Using unauthorised or modified aerials may damage the mobile phone. Moreover, since the mobile phone may violate the appropriate regulations, it may lose performance or exceed the limitation of SAR levels.

  • Page 115: Environment

    ENVIRONMENT • Keep your phone away from extreme heat. Do not leave it on the dashboard of a car or near a heater. Do not leave it in any place that is extremely damp or dusty. • Since this product is not waterproof, do not use it or store it where fluids such as water can splash onto it.

  • Page 116: Sar

    Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit for the general public is currently 2 watts per kilogram averaged over 10 grams of body tissue. Your Sharp 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.
  • Page 117 Information To User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful...
  • Page 118 the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network.

  • Page 119: Index

    Index Accessories 7 Alarms 71 Battery 10 Bluetooth wireless function 85 Calculator 72 Calendar 79 Call Costs 84 Call functions 18 Answering 19 Call Waiting 21 Conference Call 22 Earpiece volume 20 Making 18 Muting 23 Putting on hold 21 Redialling 19 Speed dialling 18 Call Log 82...
  • Page 120 Input method 25 International calls 18 Java™ applications 67 Keypad Lock 14 Left soft key 8 Master Reset 105 Melody Editor 74 Memory status 66 Menu and shortcut 27 Multimedia message 44 Confirming arrival of delivery report 47 Creating 44 Inserting attached data 46 Reading 46 Retrieving 47...
  • Page 121 Video camera 40 Video clip file 63 Vodafone live! 54 Voice mail key 9 Voice Recorder 73 Index...

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