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Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Limited,
declares that this GX17 is in compliance with the essential
requirements 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 Limited, declares that this GX17 is in compliance with the essential requirements 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:...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction • All the functions described in this User Guide may not be supported in all networks. Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX17. • We assume no responsibility for downloaded About This User Guide contents, information, etc. from the network.
  • Page 3 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the trademarks of Aplix Corporation in Japan Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sharp is and other countries. under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 4: Useful Functions And Services

    Useful Functions and Services • An infrared interface for data communication. You can transmit pictures, sounds, and video clips to Your phone offers you the following features: OBEX-enabled phones. • A built-in digital camera for taking pictures and • A data synchronization function for synchronizing video clips.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..........1 Using the Menu ..........27 Useful Functions and Services ....3 List of Menu Functions ......28 Your Phone ..........7 Contacts List ..........30 Optional Accessories ........7 Selecting the Storage Memory ....30 Getting Started ..........8 Changing the List Displayed .....
  • Page 6 Sending Messages ........36 More Games ..........72 Dialling a Service Phone Number ..... 37 Settings ............73 Camera ............38 Java™ Information ........74 Take Picture ..........38 Applications ..........75 Record Video ..........42 SIM Application .........75 Messages ........... 46 Alarms ............75 Multimedia (MMS) ........
  • Page 7 Date & Time ..........104 Changing the Language ......105 Network ........... 105 Security ............ 109 Master Reset ..........110 Connecting GX17 to Your PC ....111 System Requirements ......111 GSM/GPRS Modem ........ 111 Handset Manager ........112 Software Installation ....... 112 Note ............
  • 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 c indicates in this manual 1. Earpiece this key. 2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): Right arrow key: Displays list of Saved Moves cursor to select Pictures in standby mode. menu items, etc. d indicates in this manual Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Contacts List entries in standby mode.
  • Page 10 4. Left Soft Key: 12.# Key: Executes the function at the Switches symbol screens. Press and hold this key on bottom left of the screen. the text entry screen to shift 5. Send Key: Makes or accepts calls, text input method between views the call log in multi-tap and T9 mode.
  • Page 11: Inserting The Sim Card And The Battery

    Inserting the SIM Card and the Hold the battery so that the metal contacts of the battery are facing down, slide the guides on the top Battery of the battery into the battery slots , and then Remove the battery cover as shown below. insert it Replace the battery cover ( Slide the SIM card into the SIM holder.
  • Page 12: Battery Disposal

    Removing the SIM Card and the Battery Hold down gently whilst sliding the SIM card out of the SIM holder Make sure you turn off your phone and disconnect the charger and other accessories. Remove the battery cover. Pick up the battery using the protruding edge and remove the battery from the phone.
  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Note • Charging time may vary depending on the state of the You must charge the battery for at least 2 hours before battery and other conditions. (See “Battery” on using your phone for the first time. page 117.) Using the Charger To Disconnect the Charger...
  • Page 14: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off To Charge Using the Cigarette Lighter Charger The optional Cigarette Lighter Charger supplies power To turn the power on, press and hold F for for charging from the cigarette lighter socket of a car. approximately 2 seconds.
  • Page 15: Keypad Lock

    To Copy Contacts List from the SIM Card When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the • Emergency numbers (112, etc.) can be input and first time and use the Contacts List function, you are dialled regardless of the keypad lock. asked whether you wish to copy Contacts List entries •...
  • Page 16: Display Indicators

    Display Indicators Status Indicators Strength of received signal / Service out of range GPRS enabled and within range — Status flashes during GPRS transmission. indicators Text message alerts [unread / mailbox full] Multimedia message alerts [unread / mailbox full] Email alerts [unread / mailbox full] WAP alert Java™...
  • Page 17 Fax communication mode enabled Current text input method [First letter Outbox contains unsent multimedia upper case / Upper case / Lower case / messages Numeric] Voicemail message alert “All Calls” diverts set to “On” (p. 100) Daily alarm enabled Secured WAP page displayed Schedule entry enabled [with / without Call incoming reminder alarm]...
  • Page 18: Navigating Functions

    Navigating Functions All applications are accessed from the Main menu. To open the Main menu, press the centre key ( ) during 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, c and d, and press to commit your...
  • Page 19: Call Functions

    Call Functions International Calls Press and hold Q until a “+” (international Making a Call dialling prefix) sign is displayed. Enter the country code, followed by the area code Enter the area code and the phone number you wish to dial and press D to dial. (without the leading zero) and the phone number, and press D to dial.
  • Page 20: Redialling

    Redialling • Automatic redialling is not available for fax and data calls. You can redial numbers in the call log. Select from specific categories or “All Calls”. Specific category Answering a Call contains up to 10 numbers and the “All Calls” list contains up to 30.
  • Page 21: In Call Menu

    In Call Menu • If the number is a restricted number, the display shows “Withheld”. Your phone has additional functions available whilst a • When receiving a call from the person whose picture call is in progress. is registered in the Contacts List, receiving display Adjusting the Earpiece Volume and the picture are displayed alternately.
  • Page 22: Call Waiting

    Putting a Call on Hold Call Waiting This function allows you to manage two calls at the This service notifies you of another incoming call same time. If you wish to make another call whilst you whilst you have a call in progress. are talking to someone, you can put the current call on During a call, press [Options] and select “Hold &...
  • Page 23 Accessing SMS Menu During a Call Note • Conference call service may not be available on all During a call, press [Options] and select “Text”. networks. Contact your network operator for more The following options are available: “Create information. Message” to make an SMS, or “Inbox”, “Sent” or •...
  • Page 24 To Add New Participants to the Conference Call To Have a Private Conversation with One of the Participants Press [Options] and select “Dial”. If you wish to have a private conversation with one of Enter the number you wish to include in the the participants, you may select the participant from the conference call and press D to dial.
  • Page 25: Entering Characters

    Entering Characters Upper Case Lower Case Numeric Characters Characters When entering characters to create Contacts List PQRS7 pqrs7 entries, text messages or multimedia messages, etc., press the corresponding keys. TUV8 tuv8 In multi-tap input method, press each key until the desired character is displayed.
  • Page 26: Changing The Input Languages

    If the word shown isn’t the one you want, press a Changing the Input Languages or b until you highlight the correct one. You can change the input language on the text entry screen. Press to select the word. On the text entry screen, press [Options]. Note Select “Input Language”.
  • Page 27: Using Text Templates

    My Dictionary On the text entry screen, move the cursor to the You can create your own word list for T9 text input. point you wish to insert the template. On the text entry screen in T9 mode, press Press [Options]. [Options].
  • Page 28: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Shortcut Keys You can shortcut to the specified menus by pressing Accessing Applications 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”.
  • Page 29: List Of Menu Functions

    List of Menu Functions Menu No./ Menu No./ Main Menu Sub Menu1 Menu No./ Menu No./ 5 Camera 1 Take Picture Main Menu Sub Menu1 2 Record Video 1 Games & More 1 Applications 6 My Items 1 Pictures 2 Screensavers 2 Games &...
  • Page 30 Note for the menu indications for the Postcard and Media Album services • The menu indications for the Postcard and Media Album services vary in the United Kingdom and Ireland as follows: Current Indications in Indications in indications in United Kingdom Ireland the User Guide “Postcard”...
  • Page 31: Contacts List

    Contacts List (M 8-1) Items stored in the SIM memory Name: The number of characters that can be You can store the phone numbers and Email addresses stored differs depending on the SIM of your friends, family and colleagues in the Contacts card you use.
  • Page 32: Changing The Name Order

    Changing the Name Order Adding a Thumbnail to Entries → “Contacts” “Contacts List” → → → “Contacts” “Contacts List” [Options] → “Advanced” “Name Order” Highlight the desired entry. Select from “First - Last name” or “Last - First Press [Options] and select “Edit”. name”.
  • Page 33: Copying Contacts List Entries Between Sim Card And Handset

    Copying Contacts List Entries Copying a Single Entry from Handset to SIM Card between SIM Card and Handset → “Contacts” “Contacts List” → → → “Contacts” “Contacts List” [Options] Select the desired entry. → “Advanced” “Copy All Entries” Highlight the desired phone number. Select “From SIM to Handset”...
  • Page 34: Dialling From The Contacts List

    Dialling from the Contacts List Deleting Contacts List Entries → Deleting All Contact Entries “Contacts” “Contacts List” Highlight the desired entry and press D. → → → “Contacts” “Contacts List” [Options] → “Advanced” “Delete All Entries” Enter your handset code. •...
  • Page 35: Group Call

    Press [OK]. • Press [Options] and select “Current Only” to view only the selected group or “Select All” to view all Assigning a Ringtone to Each groups. Contacts List Entry A specified ringtone or vibration setting can be Group Call associated to a pre-registered entry.
  • Page 36: Memory Status

    Memory Status Sending a Contacts List Entry This function helps you to check the memory used in → “Contacts” “Contacts List” the Contacts List. Highlight the desired entry. → → → “Contacts” “Contacts List” [Options] Press [Options] and select “Send Contact”. →...
  • Page 37: Receiving A Contacts List Entry

    Receiving a Contacts List Entry Sending Messages When the phone receives a Contacts List entry, a → “Contacts” “Contacts List” confirmation message appears in the standby mode Select the desired entry including the phone number screen. or Email address you wish to use. Press [Yes].
  • Page 38: Dialling A Service Phone Number

    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 bottom of the list. “Contacts” Select “Service Dialling No.”.
  • Page 39: Camera

    Camera (M 5) Remaining shots indicator 123: Indicates the remaining number of Your phone has an integrated digital camera. pictures that can be taken. This allows you to take and send pictures or video clips wherever you are. • If you wish to send a picture by multimedia message after taking the picture, press before step 2.
  • Page 40 Using the Zoom Function Selecting the Picture Quality Press c or d to change the zooming ratio. → → → “Camera” “Take Picture” [Options] “Picture Quality” Zooming ratio indicators : Magnification. Select “Normal” or “Fine”. Picture quality indicators Note : Fine ∗...
  • Page 41 In the Case of No Available Memory Viewing the Taken Pictures When the number of pictures that can be taken becomes → → → “Camera” “Take Picture” [Options] “My 3 or less, the remaining shots indicator in the upper left Pictures”...
  • Page 42 Note Press to start Continuous Shoot. • The countdown sounds whilst the delay timer is Auto Shoot: Four pictures are taken in a row. operating. Manual Shoot: Pictures are taken one by one by • If is pressed whilst the delay timer is operating, pressing the picture is taken instantly.
  • Page 43: Record Video

    Selecting a Frame Note You can select the frame from preset patterns. You can • Continuous Shoot uses the specialised shutter sound also select a frame in Saved Pictures. that cannot be changed for the above settings. → → → “Camera”...
  • Page 44 Select “Save”. Note • If “For Message” is selected, the size of the video “Saving (file name) to My Items…” is displayed, clip that can be recorded depends on the message then the video clip is registered. size set in MMS settings (p. 50). To preview a video clip before saving, select •...
  • Page 45 Selecting the Anti-flicker Mode Viewing Recorded Video Clips → → → → → → “Camera” “Record Video” [Options] “Anti- “Camera” “Record Video” [Options] “My flicker” Videos” Select “Mode 1: 50Hz” or “Mode 2: 60Hz”. The list of video clips is displayed. Select the file you wish to view.
  • Page 46 Using the Timer (Delay Timer) Recording Video Clips with Sound → → → “Camera” “Record Video” [Options] “Voice To Record a Video Clip with the Timer Record” → → → “Camera” “Record Video” [Options] “Delay Select “On” or “Off”. Timer” Select “On”...
  • Page 47: Messages

    Messages (M 4) Select “Send”. After the message is sent, the message is moved to Your phone allows you to send and receive text, the Sent box. multimedia and Email, and receive WAP alerts as well. Note (M 4-2) • The current message size displayed whilst you are Multimedia (MMS) creating the message is an approximation.
  • Page 48 → → → • To add more recipients, select “Add Contact” in step “Multimedia” “Create Message” → [Options] “Message Template” 3. Select “To” or “Cc” and select the desired position for the recipient. Then enter the phone A confirmation screen asking whether you wish to number or Email address.
  • Page 49 Turning the Slide Show Setting On or Off Inserting Attached Data You can send pictures, sounds and video clips saved in → → → “Multimedia” “Settings” “Slide Show” the handset memory attached to multimedia messages. Select “On” or “Off”. When attaching video clips, “Slide Show” must be set If You Select “On”...
  • Page 50 Storing the Phone Number or Email Address of Note • Pictures/Sounds/Video clips protected with a a Sender in the Contacts List copyright cannot be sent attached to a message. → → “Multimedia” “Inbox” • Instead of performing step 2, you can send data Highlight the message from which you want to store recorded with “Take Picture”, “Record Voice”...
  • Page 51 Confirming Arrival of Delivery Report • Anonymous Reject (On, Off): → → Rejects messages from an unknown or empty “Multimedia” “Sent” address name or not. Highlight the message of which you wish to confirm arrival of delivery report. • Auto Delete (Off, Inbox, Sent, Both): Deletes the oldest message automatically, when the Press [Options] and select “Delivery Report”.
  • Page 52 • Advanced Note • This service is not available on some service • Priority: providers. Please contact your service provider for Prioritises composed messages. more information. • Delivery Report: To Create a New Postcard Enables Delivery Report. See the note on page 29 for menu indications. •...
  • Page 53: Text (Sms)

    Text (SMS) (M 4-3) • Information for a recipient Name (mandatory): About Text Messaging Name of the recipient for a postcard up to 50 The Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send characters text messages of up to 1024 characters to other GSM Additional Info (optional): users.
  • Page 54 Select “Send”. Select the message you wish to view. The phone begins the sending process and the SMS The sender’s phone number and a part of the is sent. After the message has been sent, the message are displayed. When the sender’s phone message is added to the Sent box.
  • Page 55 Connection Type Press [Options] and select “Make Call”. → → → To save this phone number in the Contacts List, “Text” “Settings” “Connection Type” select “Save Number”. Select the connection type. Setting Up SMS (M 4-3-5) Optimisation When set “On” (default), double-byte characters such To Set Up the Service Centre Address as European characters with an accent are converted →...
  • Page 56: Email

    Email (M 4-4) Creating a New Email Message → → “Email” “Create Message” About Email Messaging Enter the message. The Email service allows you to send and receive Email Enter the Email address of the recipient. messages and is compatible with most POP3 Email providers.
  • Page 57 Storing the Email Address of a Sender in the • SMS notification of new Email messages on the server is an operator-dependant feature. Contacts List → → • You can use the Email address from the Contacts “Email” “Inbox” List. (p. 32) Highlight the message from which you want to store To use an Email address in the Contacts List, press the Email address.
  • Page 58: Cell Broadcasts

    Setting Languages • Reply Message (Incl. Original Mail, Excl. Original You can select your preferred language for the cell Mail): broadcast message display. Includes or excludes the original message when → → → “Cell Broadcasts” “Settings” replying. “Language” The current language is displayed. Cell Broadcasts (M 4-8) Press...
  • Page 59: Vodafone Live

    Vodafone live! (M 2) Your phone is already setup to Vodafone site for WAP/ MMS Settings. 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, Starting the WAP Browser music and services.
  • Page 60: Navigating A Wap Page

    Navigating a WAP Page Browser Menu When you are browsing, you can reach browsing • a b c d: options by pressing [Options]. Move the highlights around in the screen. • Select: • Executes the option displayed in the lower Selects the link you wish to see.
  • Page 61 Bookmarks • Reload page: When you are browsing, press [Options] and select the Refreshes the contents of the WAP page. appropriate option. • Advanced...: To Add a Bookmark • Show URL: Displays the URL of the site you are currently Select “Add bookmark”.
  • Page 62 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 63: My Items

    My Items (M 6) Using Images as Wallpaper → → “My Items” “Pictures” “Saved Pictures” My Items contains several types of picture, sound and The list of pictures is displayed. video clip data. Also included in My Items are frequently Highlight the file you wish to use as wallpaper.
  • Page 64 Saving to Contacts List “Add Stamps”: Press [Stamps] and select the You can use this option only for pictures saved in the desired stamp pattern. Repeat this handset memory. step to add more patterns. → → “My Items” “Pictures” “Saved Pictures” Note Highlight the file you wish to add to Contacts List.
  • Page 65: Games & More

    Downloading Picture Files (M 6-1-3) Note • The Postcard service is not available on some service → → “My Items” “Pictures” “More Pictures” providers. Please contact your service provider for The picture file download site is displayed. more information. (M 6-2) •...
  • Page 66: Sounds

    Downloading Applications More Games (M 6-2-2) → → “My Items” “Games & More” “More Games” Confirmation Screen Select the application you wish to download. Before downloading the application you are asked to confirm what you are about to receive. After a WAP browser screen is displayed, the confirmation screen will appear after a while.
  • Page 67 Sending a Sound File with MMS • SMAF (Synthetic music Mobile Application Format) → → “My Items” “Sounds” “Saved Sounds” is a format of music data for mobile phones. Highlight the file you wish to send. Playing Back Sound Files Press [Options] and select “Send”.
  • Page 68: Videos

    Videos (M 6-4) Uploading Sound Files You can upload your sounds to the Media Album. Video clips that are recorded by a video camera or video clips that are downloaded from mobile Internet Note sites can be managed. • This service is not available on some service providers.
  • Page 69 Sending a Video Clip File with MMS Note • Video clips protected with a copyright cannot be → → “My Items” “Videos” “Saved Videos” uploaded. Highlight the file you wish to send. (M 6-4-3) Downloading Video Clip Files Press [Options] and select “Send”. →...
  • Page 70: Text Templates

    Text Templates For “Via Infrared” (M 6-5) The phone starts searching for an infrared-enabled You can register up to 20 text templates for use in text device within 20 centimetres. messages and multimedia messages. When detected, the infrared connection is established 120 characters may be registered in any text template.
  • Page 71: 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 Items. Memory status covers Applications, Pictures, Sounds, and Videos.
  • Page 72: Games & More

    Games & More (M 1) Always Connect: Allows the Java™ application access without confirmation. (M 1-1) First Time: Informs you when the Java™ Applications application accesses the network for The list of Java™ applications is displayed. the first time. If access is allowed, no Downloaded applications are displayed in order more confirmations are made until starting from the latest one.
  • Page 73: Screensavers

    To Reset Permissions Resume Time (M 1-2-3) You can reset all permissions you made You can set the time period for the screensaver application to activate. → “Games & More” “Applications” → → “Games & More” “Screensavers” “Resume Highlight the desired Java™ applications. Time”...
  • Page 74: Settings

    Settings (M 1-4) Sound Volume (M 1-4-2) You can set the volume of the application such as sound Calls & Alarms (M 1-4-1) effect to one of the five levels or silent. When You can set the priority of incoming calls and alarms “Multimedia Volume”...
  • Page 75: Java™ Information

    To Set the Blink Operation Set to Default (M 1-4-5) This setting enables the backlight to be controlled by To Reset All Items in Settings Menu the application. If set to “Off”, the backlight cannot be → → “Games & More” “Settings”...
  • Page 76: Applications

    Applications (M 3) Select the desired tone. For details on selecting a tone, see “Assigning Ringtone” on page 93. SIM Application (M 3-1) You can refer to the information on the SIM. Contact To Change the Vibration of Alarm Tone your service provider for further details.
  • Page 77: Calculator

    Calculator (M 3-3) Editing the Alarm Setting → “Applications” “Alarms” The calculator function performs the 4 arithmetic calculations using up to 12 digits. Select the desired setting and edit it. → → “Applications” “Calculator” “Calculator” Resetting an Alarm Setting The calculator is displayed on the display. →...
  • Page 78: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder (M 3-4) Rate Conversion (M 3-3-2) You can also use the calculator as a currency calculator This allows you to record a voice clip of up to 30 to convert from/to a home currency using a conversion seconds, which can be sent within a multimedia rate that you enter.
  • Page 79: Melody Editor

    Melody Editor (M 3-5) • The volume varies depending on the Multimedia Volume settings (p. 95). The sound is deactivated You can create an original ringtone, or you can send a when “Multimedia Volume” is set to “Silent”. To melody attached to a multimedia message. adjust the volume, press a (or d/the side-up key) or You can input up to 95 tones ×...
  • Page 80 Press the digit keys to specify the musical scale and When you finish inputting, press [Options] and rest. select “Save”. For details on specifying the sound level and rest, Select “Save to My Items”. see “To Specify the Musical Scale and Rest” on Note page 80.
  • Page 81 To Specify the Musical Scale and Rest To Specify the Types of Notes and Rests Press P or R repeatedly. Using the keys shown below, specify the musical scale and rest. Rest G H I J K L M Q When you press the key shown above once, a crotchet When you make a dotted note or a triplet, press O is specified in the middle scale (no mark).
  • Page 82 To Set the Strength of the Tone If the cursor is positioned next to a note, you can repeat the note immediately left of the cursor when a or b is The strength of the tone can be set in 3 levels for each pressed.
  • Page 83: Phone Help

    Phone Help (M 3-6) Note • When the number of voices is modified in step 4, a You can view the help list and use it to guide you in the confirmation message may be displayed. When you phone’s functions. press [Yes], a section of the melody may be deleted.
  • Page 84: Calendar

    Calendar (M 7) Select “Preset Sounds” or “My Sounds”. Select the desired tone. Calendar allows you to easily schedule appointments or For details on selecting a tone, see “Assigning events, which are associated with the date and time. Ringtone” on page 93. These entries can also be sent via infrared or Bluetooth Select “Vibration”...
  • Page 85 To Set an All Day Event Sending a Schedule Entry Select the subject field and enter the subject. “Calendar” Select the day including schedule entries you wish Select the date field and select the desired date. to send. Select the location field and enter the location. Press [Options] and select “Send”.
  • Page 86 Receiving a Schedule Entry Enter the desired text. When the phone receives a schedule entry, a To Change the Week Format confirmation message is displayed in the standby mode In the monthly view, press [Options]. screen. Select “Week Format”. Press [Yes]. The received entry is registered in the Calendar.
  • Page 87: Contacts

    Contacts (M 8) Sending Messages In call log list, highlight the number you wish to (M 8-3) Call Log send a message to. The phone will record the last 10 missed calls, received Press [Options] and select “Create Message”. calls and dialled numbers. Select “Multimedia”, “Text”, “Voice Message”, Viewing Call Log “Video Message”...
  • Page 88: Speed Dial List

    Speed Dial List Call Timers (M 8-6) (M 8-4) You can view and perform other operations for phone This function lets you check the duration of your calls. numbers registered in the Speed Dial List. Checking the Duration of the Last Call and All →...
  • Page 89: Call Costs

    Call Costs (M 8-8) Setting the Charge Limit This function is useful if you wish to make sure you do This function lets you check the charges for your calls. not exceed a certain charge limit. Some networks do not support Charging Advice. →...
  • Page 90: Settings

    Settings (M 9) To Search for Devices to be Paired For using the Bluetooth wireless function, you need to search for other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled Connectivity (M 9-1) devices to establish contact with your phone. Keep your By configuring the settings in this menu, you can phone within a distance of 10 metres before searching.
  • Page 91 Handsfree Devices To Clear a Device Name You can activate, rename, and delete the paired → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” handsfree device in the list. “Handsfree Devices” Highlight the device you wish to clear. To Activate a Device → →...
  • Page 92 To Show or Hide Your Phone PC Software (M 9-1-3) By connecting your phone to a PC, you can transmit → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” → pictures, sounds, video clips, and Contacts List entries. “Bluetooth Settings” “Visibility” Follow the procedure to select the connection method Select the desired visibility settings.
  • Page 93: Profiles

    Profiles (M 9-2) Select the setting you wish to customise and change as desired. Tone sound and vibration settings can be customised for each profile according to your environment. For details about settings, see pages 92 to 96. There are 6 profiles including one user definable Press [Save] when finished.
  • Page 94: Assigning Ringtone

    Press a (or d) to increase the ringer volume or Vibration press b (or c) to decrease the ringer volume and When the vibration option is set on, the phone will vibrate for incoming calls regardless of the ringer then press volume and tone settings.
  • Page 95: Message Alert

    Alerts Message Alert You can personalise profiles for alerts including When receiving messages, special ringtones can be set. warning tone, message alert and low battery alert. → “Settings” “Profiles” Highlight the profile you wish to customise. Warning Tone Your phone emits the warning tone when an error Press [Options] and select “Personalise”.
  • Page 96 Low Battery Alert Select “Tone” and select from “Preset Sounds”, Adjust the volume of the alert when the battery “My Sounds” or “Default Tone”. becomes low. When selecting “Default Tone”, go to step 9. → “Settings” “Profiles” Select the desired tone. Highlight the profile you wish to customise.
  • Page 97 Power On Sound / Power Off Sound Echo Reduction This function is for reducing irritating echoes, The phone can be set to emit a sound when it is especially when using the handsfree car kit. switched on or off. You can define the volume, duration and the melody to be used for this task.
  • Page 98: Setting The Display

    Setting the Display Auto Answer (for handsfree car kit only) (M 9-3) Auto Answer function allows you to answer calls You can change the settings of the screen. automatically by connecting the handsfree car kit for Wallpaper (M 9-3-1) Bluetooth to your phone via Bluetooth wireless For the standby screen, 3 pictures are provided.
  • Page 99 Assigning the Pictures Setting the Greeting Message (M 9-3-2) (M 9-3-3) Pictures can be displayed when turning the power on or You can set the message which will appear when the off, when receiving an incoming call, or when phone is turned on. operating the alarm.
  • Page 100 Backlight Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlight (M 9-3-5) You can turn the backlight of the screen on or off when (M 9-3-6) you press the keypad or the optional Cigarette Lighter You can adjust the brightness of the backlight of the Charger is connected to the phone.
  • Page 101: Sound

    Call Settings (M 9-5) Note • Display Saving does not work whilst you are calling, Set various types of functions and services. using WAP, or using an application. (M 9-5-1) Diverts • To cancel the Display Saving: The display saving This service is used to divert incoming calls to your continues until either a key is pressed or there is an voice mail system or to another number depending on...
  • Page 102 Call Waiting Enter a phone number to which you wish to divert (M 9-5-2) If you wish to be able to receive another incoming call calls or search for it in the Contacts List. (p. 32) whilst you have a call in progress, you must activate the To use a phone number in the Contacts List, press Call Waiting service.
  • Page 103 Restrict Calls (M 9-5-4) • Bar if Abroad: Restricts all incoming calls This function lets you place restrictions on incoming when you are outside of the and outgoing calls. To activate this option you will need coverage from your the specified password, which is available from your registered network operator.
  • Page 104 Fixed Dialling No. Changing the Network Password When the Fixed Dialling No. is enabled, you can only → → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” call predefined numbers. “Change Password” Enter the old network password. To Enable Fixed Dialling No. →...
  • Page 105: Date & Time

    Call Setting Reset Selecting the Date Format (M 9-5-7) The call settings can be reset to their default settings. → → “Settings” “Date & Time” “Date Format” → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Set to Default” Select from “D.M.Y”, “M-D-Y”, or “Y/M/D”. Enter your handset code.
  • Page 106: Changing The Language

    → → → Changing the Language (M 9-7) “Settings” “Network” “Select Network” “Automatic” You can change the language that the phone uses to display messages. To Set the Network Manually → → → → “Settings” “Language” “Settings” “Network” “Select Network” “Manual”...
  • Page 107 To Change the Position of a Network in the WAP Settings (*: Item to be set is mandatory) Preferred List “Profile Name”*: WAP profile name (Unique name) → → → “Settings” “Network” “Select Network” “Set “IP Address”*: IP address for WAP Preferred”...
  • Page 108 MMS Settings (*: Item to be set is mandatory) Email Settings (*: Item to be set is mandatory) “Profile Name”*: MMS profile name (Unique name) “Profile Name”*: Email profile name (Unique name) “IP Address”*: IP address for MMS “Email Address”*: Email address “Relay Server URL”*: “Return Address”: Email address to which the Email MMS relay server...
  • Page 109 To Activate the WAP/MMS/Email Profile “Connection Type”:Bearer connection type (“GPRS Then CSD”, “GPRS” or “CSD”) → “Settings” “Network” “GPRS Settings”: Select from “WAP Settings”, “MMS Settings” or “Email Settings”. “APN”*: Access point name “Username”: User name Select the desired profile. “Password”: Password To Edit the WAP/MMS/Email Profile...
  • Page 110: Security

    To Delete the WAP/MMS/Email Profile Enabling/Disabling the PIN Code (M 9-9-2) If the PIN code is enabled you are asked to enter the → “Settings” “Network” PIN code each time the phone is switched on. Your PIN Select from “WAP Settings”, “MMS Settings” or code is stored on the SIM card and you should have “Email Settings”.
  • Page 111: Master Reset

    To Change PIN Code Handset Lock (M 9-9-4) This allows you to change the PIN code stored on the The Handset Lock is an additional security feature SIM card. Before you change the PIN code, select “On” which prevents unauthorised use of the phone or certain in step 1 in “Enabling/Disabling the PIN Code”...
  • Page 112: Connecting Gx17 To Your Pc

    You can use the following functions by connecting the the Internet from your PC. Connect your phone to your GX17 to your PC using an infrared port, USB port* or PC via Bluetooth wireless technology, infrared or USB Bluetooth wireless technology port: interface.
  • Page 113: Handset Manager

    Bluetooth wireless technology, infrared or USB The GX17 CD-ROM screen is displayed. interface. If the GX17 CD-ROM screen is not displayed, Handset Manager double-click [Launcher.exe] in your CD-ROM. You can transmit the following items between your Press the desired button.
  • Page 114 30° angle. GSM/GPRS modem • It is not recommended that you make or answer calls when you are using GX17 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 115: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Check the radio signal strength indicator as you may Problem Solution be outside the service area. • Make sure the battery is The phone does not • Check to see if any error Phone functions do properly inserted and turn on.
  • Page 116 Problem Solution Problem Solution • Your current location may not • Delete any unnecessary data. Limited memory available. provide good call quality (i.e., in a car or train). Move to a • Magnetised objects such as Call quality is poor. location where radio signal health necklaces placed near Call is terminated...
  • Page 117: Safety Precautions And Conditions Of Use

    Safety Precautions and on the opposite side of your body from where it is located. The phone should be kept at least 6 inches Conditions of Use (15.24 cm) from a pacemaker ANYTIME the phone Your phone conforms to international regulations is switched on.
  • Page 118 Battery • Recommended temperature for using and storing • Use your phone only with batteries, chargers and batteries is approximately 20°C. accessories recommended by the manufacturer. The • The batteries’ performance is limited in low manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage temperatures, particularly below 0°C and the phone caused by the use of other chargers, batteries or may not work temporarily regardless of the amount...
  • Page 119: Camera Operation

    • Use only the aerial supplied or one approved by Fingerprints, oils, etc. on the lens cover hinder clear Sharp for your mobile phone. Using unauthorised or focusing. Wipe them off with a soft cloth before modified aerials may damage the mobile phone.
  • Page 120: Environment

    ENVIRONMENT The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage which may result as a consequence of improper use or • Keep your phone away from extreme heat. Do not use contrary to the instructions contained herein. 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.
  • Page 121: Sar

    can do so by limiting the length of calls or using a ‘hands-free’ device to keep the mobile phone away Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. from the head and body. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines.
  • Page 122: Information On Proper Disposal

    INFORMATION ON PROPER their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some DISPOSAL countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one. *) Please contact your local authority for further details.
  • Page 123: Precautions For Use In Usa

    THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE want to discard it: GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. about the take-back of the product. You might be Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 124 The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones accessories that maintain a 1.5 cm separation distance employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific between the user’s body and the back of the phone. The Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the use of belt-clips, holsters and similar accessories should FCC is 1.6W/kg.* Tests for SAR are conducted using not contain metallic components in its assembly.
  • Page 125 additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use...
  • Page 126 Index Diverts 100 Minute Minder 103 Accessories 7 Data Counter 87 Resetting 104 Alarms 75 Date & Time 104 Restrict Calls 102 Digital camera 38 Show Your Number 101 Display indicators 15 Battery 10 Call Timers 87 Display language 105 Bluetooth wireless function 89 Cell Broadcasts 57 Display settings...
  • Page 127 Reading 49 Echo reduction 96 Retrieving 49 Keypad tones 95 Handset code 110 Sending with Postcard 51 Multimedia Volume 95 Handset Lock 110 Setting up 50 Power Off Sound 96 Storing the phone number or Power On Sound 96 Infrared function 91 Email address of a sender Resetting 92 Infrared port 9...
  • Page 128 Extracting phone numbers 53 Reading 53 Setting up 54 Text template 69 Troubleshooting 114 Video camera 42 Video clip file 67 Vodafone live! 58 Voice mail key 9 Voice Recorder 77 Index...

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