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Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX293.
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    Introduction • The information described in this user guide is subject to change without notice. Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX293. • All the functions described in this user guide may not be About This User Guide supported in all networks.
  • Page 2 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Corporation in Japan and other countries. and any use of such marks by Sharp is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Useful Functions And Services

    • Java™ applications. You can also download various This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in applications via the mobile Internet. compliance with the MPEG-4 Video Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction............... 1 Using the Menu............34 Useful Functions and Services ......3 List of Menu Functions ........35 Getting Started ............8 Phonebook ..............36 Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery ....11 Selecting the Storage Memory ......36 Charging the Battery ......... 13 Changing the List Displayed.......36 Turning Your Phone On and Off ......
  • Page 5 Messages ............... 51 Java™ Information ..........79 MMS ............... 51 Organiser ..............80 SMS ............... 56 SIM Application ..........80 Alert Inbox ............59 Calendar ............80 Voicemail ............59 Alarms .............82 Cell Broadcasts ..........60 Calculator ............84 Area Info ............61 Voice Recorder ..........85 Browser ..............
  • Page 6 Network Settings ........... 112 Security ............115 Master Reset ..........116 Connecting GX293 to Your PC ......117 System Requirements ........117 GSM/GPRS Modem......... 117 Handset Manager ........... 118 Software Installation........118 Note .............. 118 Troubleshooting ............ 120 Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use... 123 Conditions of Use..........
  • Page 7 Table of Contents...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started...
  • Page 9 1. Earpiece 5. Centre Key: Displays Main menu in stand- by mode and executes 2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): functions. Long press this key a b c d Moves cursor to select menu to start the digital camera in items, etc. stand-by mode.
  • Page 10 12. # Key: In stand-by mode, long press 19. Built-in Aerial: Warning: Do not cover the R launches “Profiles” hinge area of the phone with screen. your hand when in use as this In text editing mode, R may interfere with the launches symbol screen.
  • Page 11: Inserting The Sim Card And The Battery

    Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery Hold the battery so that the metal contacts of the battery are facing down, slide the guides on the top of the Slide off the battery cover ( battery into the battery slots , and then insert it Slide the SIM card into the SIM holder.
  • Page 12 Removing the SIM Card and the Battery Hold down the SIM card gently and slide it out of the SIM holder as shown below. 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.
  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Note • Charging time may vary depending on the state of the battery You must charge the battery for at least 2 hours before using and other conditions (See “Battery” on page 124). your phone for the first time. To Disconnect the Charger Using the Charger Long press the side buttons of the charger, then disconnect the...
  • Page 14: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off Low Battery During Use When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound and “ ” To turn the power on, long press F for approximately 2 is displayed on the main display and the external display. seconds.
  • Page 15 To Copy Phonebook Entries from the SIM Card When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the first time and start the Call Manager application, you are asked whether you wish to copy Phonebook entries on the SIM card. Follow the on-screen instructions, or you can do it later using the Phonebook menu as follows: →...
  • Page 16: Display Indicators (Main Display)

    Display Indicators (Main Display) Status Indicators Strength of received signal/Service out of range/GPRS enabled and within range/ Status Roaming outside network/GPRS enabled, indicators within range and roaming Thu 04-09-30 Call incoming Call in progress CSD/GPRS in progress Fax communication in progress “Diverts”...
  • Page 17 Java™ application [executed (red)/ Outbox contains unsent multimedia suspended (grey)] messages 13. (No display)/ Daily alarm enabled Current profile [Normal/Meeting/Activity/Car/ Voicemail message alert Headset/Silent] T9 text input method or Chinese character input methods (T9 Stroke/T9 PinYin) enabled Current text input method [First letter upper case/Upper case/Lower case/Numeric] “Ringer Volume”...
  • Page 18: Display Indicators (External Display)

    Display Indicators (External Display) Status Indicators Strength of received signal Battery level USB data cable connected Bluetooth wireless connection [enabled/ communicating] Getting Started...
  • Page 19: 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 selection.
  • Page 20: Call Functions

    Call Functions International Calls Long press P until a “+” (international dialling prefix) Making a Call sign is displayed. Enter the country code, followed by the area code Enter the phone number you wish to dial and press D (without the leading zero) and the phone number, and to dial.
  • Page 21: Redialling

    Redialling Answering a Call You can redial numbers in the call log. Select from specific When an incoming call is detected, the phone rings. categories or “All Calls”. Specific category contains up to 10 Press D, or [Answer] to answer the call. numbers and the “All Calls”...
  • Page 22: Incall Menu

    Rejecting an Incoming Call Press when the volume is set to the desired level. Press F or long press the side-up or side-down key The phone returns to the in-call screen automatically if left unoperated. whilst the phone is ringing to reject a call you do not wish to answer.
  • Page 23 Call Waiting Accessing SMS Menu During a Call This service notifies you of another incoming call whilst you During a call, press [Options] and select “SMS”. have a call in progress. The following options are available: “Create Message” to During a call, press [Options] and select “Hold & make an SMS, or “Inbox”, “Sent”...
  • Page 24 • To disconnect from the conference call but still allow the To Add New Participants to the Conference Call other participants to continue talking together, select Press [Options] and select “Dial”. “Transfer”. Enter the number you wish to include in the conference •...
  • Page 25 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. During a conference call, select the person that you wish to talk to.
  • Page 26: Entering Characters

    Entering Characters Lower Case Upper Case Characters Numeric Characters When entering characters to create Phonebook entries, SMS or TUV8 tuv8 MMS, etc., press the corresponding keys. In multi-tap input method, press each key until the desired WXYZ9 wxyz9 character is displayed. For example, press H once for the letter “A”...
  • Page 27: Changing The Input Languages

    Changing the Input Languages When “English” is selected for the Input Language option 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”.
  • Page 28 When “Simplified Chinese” is selected for the Input Language option In T9 or multi-tap mode, you can switch input mode as follows by long pressing P. English/T9 mode English/Multi-tap mode Input Language Input Language Input Language = English = Traditional Chinese = Simplified Chinese T9 Abc T9 Stroke...
  • Page 29 Simplified Chinese/T9 mode • If you press Q instead of step 6, a space is inserted next to the selected word. Symbols and Punctuations On the text entry screen, press [Options]. Select “Add Symbol”, or press R from any input mode.
  • Page 30 Changing the Input Method between Stroke and PinYin Table of PinYin and Stroke characters Pressing each key scrolls characters in the following order. See “Changing the Input Method” on page 27. When “Traditional/Simplified Chinese” is selected for Using Stroke Mode (Traditional) the input language option The following is an example of entering “...
  • Page 31 Using PinYin Mode Long press the corresponding key to complete the selection (in this Input field case, M). Long press the corresponding numeric key to select the desired character directly from the Candidate field. Note • Each Traditional/Simplified Chinese mode has own T9 Candidate field Stroke mode.
  • Page 32 Press J for the vowel of the first letter, then highlight • If a character contains two vowels (such as “ie”), enter the “li”. second vowel after entering the first vowel. For example, Characters with the same reading are displayed in the enter K, J and I to display “lie”.
  • Page 33: Using Text Templates

    Using Text Templates Copying, Cutting and Pasting Text Using these options, you can complete editing smoothly. You can use the sentences registered in Text Templates when entering characters. To Copy and Cut Text For details on creating the text template, see “Adding Phrases On the MMS editing screen, press [Options] and select to Text Templates”...
  • Page 34: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Shortcut Keys You can shortcut to the specified menus by pressing Using the Main Menu 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 9-6”.
  • Page 35: List Of Menu Functions

    List of Menu Functions Menu No./ Menu No./ Menu No./ Menu No./ Main Menu Sub Menu1 Main Menu Sub Menu1 1 Java™ Gallery 7 Profiles 1 Normal Java™ 2 Java™ Wallpaper 2 Meeting 3 Settings 3 Activity 4 Java™ Information 4 Car 5 Headset 1 Homepage...
  • Page 36: Phonebook

    Phonebook (M 8-1) Items stored in the SIM memory Name: The number of characters that can be You can store the phone numbers and e-mail addresses of your stored differs depending on the SIM card friends, family and colleagues in the Phonebook. you use.
  • Page 37: Add New

    Add New (M 8-2) Note • Thumbnails can be added only to the entries stored in the You can choose either the Handset Memory or SIM Memory to handset memory. store the new entry. For switching locations, see “Selecting the •...
  • Page 38: Finding A Name And Number

    Dialling from the Phonebook Copying a Single Entry from Handset to SIM Card → “Call Manager” “Phonebook” → “Call Manager” “Phonebook” Select the desired entry. Highlight the desired entry and Press D. Highlight the desired phone number. Press [Options] and select “Copy to SIM”. •...
  • Page 39: Editing Phonebook Entries

    → → → Editing Phonebook Entries “Call Manager” “Phonebook” [Options] → → “Advanced” “Group” “View Groups” → → → “Call Manager” “Phonebook” [Options] Select the desired group. “Edit” “ ” appears next to the selected group. Select the group Select the field you wish to edit, and modify the again to cancel, and the checkbox becomes unchecked.
  • Page 40: Memory Status

    Select the desired ringtone. Select “Vibration” and select from “Enable”, “Disable” or “Link to Sound”. For details on selecting a ringtone, see “Assigning Melody” on page 92. For details on selecting a vibration, see “Vibration” on page 93. Select “Vibration” and select from “Enable”, “Disable” or “Link to Sound”.
  • Page 41: Sending A Phonebook Entry

    Setting Phonebook Entries in the Speed Dial List Note • When pairing, you need to enter your passcode when → “Call Manager” “Phonebook” establishing contact with a Bluetooth wireless technology Select the desired entry. enabled device for the first time except when Highlight the desired phone number.
  • Page 42: Dialling A Service Phone Number

    Dialling a Service Phone Number Registering Your Information as a Phonebook Entry You can store your information in the Phonebook. Certain SIM cards contain service phone numbers that can be → → “Contacts” “Phonebook” “My Card” dialled. Contact your SIM card vendor for more information. On the Call Manager screen, “Service Dialling No.”...
  • Page 43: Camera

    Camera (M 5) Remaining shots indicator 123: Indicates the remaining number of pictures Your phone has an integrated digital camera. that can be taken. This allows you to take and send pictures or video clips wherever you are. • Long press during stand-by also activates digital camera mode.
  • Page 44 Using the Zoom Function Selecting the Picture Quality Press c or d to change the zooming ratio. → → → “Camera” “Digital Camera” [Options] “Picture Quality” Zooming ratio indicators : Magnification Select “Normal” or “Fine”. Picture quality indicators Note : Fine •...
  • Page 45 In the Case of No Available Memory Viewing the Taken Pictures When the number of pictures that can be taken becomes 3 or → → → “Camera” “Digital Camera” [Options] “Picture less, the remaining shots indicator in the upper left of the Gallery”...
  • Page 46 → → → • The zoom function with c or d, or brightness adjustment “Camera” “Digital Camera” [Options] of the picture with a or b, is unavailable whilst the delay “Continuous Shot” timer is operating. Select “Auto Shot” or “Manual Shot”. •...
  • Page 47: Video Camera

    Selecting a Frame Note You can select the frame from preset patterns. You can also • Continuous Shot uses the specialised shutter sound that select a frame in Picture Gallery. settings cannot be changed. → → → “Camera” “Digital Camera” [Options] “Add Video Camera...
  • Page 48 Recording Video Clips Selecting the Recording Size Mode Sound can be recorded with the video clip. You can select the recording size mode. → → → → “Camera” “Video Camera” “Camera” “Video Camera” [Options] “Record Size” The preview is displayed through the screen. Select “Extended Video”...
  • Page 49 Selecting the Anti-flicker Adjusting the Brightness of the Video Clips According to Lighting Conditions → → → “Camera” “Video Camera” [Options] “Anti- Press a or b to adjust the brightness of the video clip. flicker” Select “Mode1: 50 Hz” or “Mode2: 60 Hz”. Picture brightness (exposure level) indicators →...
  • Page 50 Recording Video Clips with Sound • If the video clip has been recorded with sound, the volume can be adjusted by pressing a (or d/the side-up key) or → → → “Camera” “Video Camera” [Options] “Voice b (or c/the side-down key). Record”...
  • Page 51: Messages

    Messages (M 4) Select the desired recipient from the Phonebook entries. If the desired entry does not exist, select “Enter Number” Your phone allows you to send and receive SMS or MMS and or “Enter E-mail Address” and enter the phone number or to receive WAP alerts.
  • Page 52 Turning the Slide Show Setting On or Off To Send a Message Template MMS Your phone provides message templates with an image and → → → “MMS” “Settings” “Slide Show” voice attachment that help you create MMS easily. Select “On” or “Off”. →...
  • Page 53 Inserting Attached Data Reading MMS You can send pictures, sounds and video clips saved in the Messages you receive are stored in the Inbox. handset memory attached to MMS messages. When attaching Incoming Messages video clips, “Slide Show” must be set to “Off”. The MMS indicator ( ) will appear when you are receiving an →...
  • Page 54 Storing the Phone Number or E-mail Address of a Confirming Arrival of Delivery Report Sender in the Phonebook → → “MMS” “Sent” → → “MMS” “Inbox” Highlight the message of which you wish to confirm Highlight the message from which you want to store the arrival of delivery report.
  • Page 55 Setting Up MMS • Advanced → → “MMS” “Settings” • Priority: Select the desired item you wish to set up. Prioritises composed messages. • Delivery Report: • Intl. Download Msg. (Immediate, Deferred): Enables Delivery Report. Controls MMS download timing in your home network. Immediate: Downloads MMS immediately from the •...
  • Page 56: Sms

    (M 4-3) Creating and Sending a New SMS (M 4-3-1) → → “SMS” “Create Message” About Text Messaging Enter your message. The Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send text To use the text template, move the cursor to the point you messages of up to 1024 characters to other GSM users.
  • Page 57 Reading SMS Extracting Phone Numbers from the Received Messages and Making a Call Incoming Messages You can make a call using the phone number embedded in the The SMS indicator ( ) will appear when an incoming received SMS message. message arrives.
  • Page 58 Setting Up SMS (M 4-3-5) Confirm Delivery → → → “SMS” “Setting” “Confirm Delivery” To Set Up the Service Centre Address Select the desired setting of “Confirm Delivery”. → → → “SMS” “Settings” “Message Centre” Enter the centre phone number. If you wish to enter a country code for a message to an international number, long press P until a “+”...
  • Page 59: Alert Inbox

    Alert Inbox (M 4-4) Voicemail (M 4-5) See your list of WAP push messages. You can receive push You can use Voicemail by connecting to the Voicemail centre. messages via WAP Services. Voicemail service depends on the SIM card. This means that a service provider sends WAP content to your Getting Voicemail phone, without any set up.
  • Page 60: Cell Broadcasts

    Cell Broadcasts (M 4-6) Setting Languages (M 4-6-3) You can select your preferred language for the cell broadcast You can receive Cell Broadcast messages or general messages message display. such as weather forecasts and traffic reports. This information → → →...
  • Page 61: Area Info

    Area Info (M 4-7) The Area info is the message information that operators sent to subscribers in certain areas. When you receive Area Info, the message (area code) is displayed on the stand-by screen. Note • This function may not be available on all mobile phone networks.
  • Page 62: Browser

    Browser (M 2) Navigating a WAP Page • a b c d: Your phone contains a WAP browser used for surfing on the Mobile Internet. Normally, pages are designed for a mobile Move the highlights around in the screen. phone. •...
  • Page 63 Browser Menu • History: When you are browsing, you can reach browsing options by Displays a history list. pressing [Options]. • Forward: • Select: Moves to the next URL in the history list. Selects the link you wish to see. (“Select” is displayed only •...
  • Page 64 Bookmarks To Delete Bookmarks When you are browsing, press [Options] and select the Select “View bookmarks”. appropriate option. Select “More…”. To Add a Bookmark Highlight a bookmark page you wish to delete. Select “Add bookmark”. Press [Options] and select “Delete”. To Access Bookmarked Pages Press [Options] and select “OK”.
  • Page 65: Gallery

    Gallery (M 6) Viewing Pictures → → “Gallery” “Picture Gallery” “Saved Pictures” Gallery stores several types of pictures, sound and video clip Select the file you wish to view. data. Also included in Gallery are frequently used text message The selected picture is displayed. phrases and WAP bookmarks which you can use.
  • Page 66 Saving to Phonebook Editing Pictures You can use this option only for pictures saved in the handset → → “Gallery” “Picture Gallery” “Saved Pictures” memory. Highlight the file you wish to edit. → → “Gallery” “Picture Gallery” “Saved Pictures” Press [Options] and select “Edit Picture”. Highlight the file you wish to add to Phonebook.
  • Page 67 Sending a Picture File → → “Gallery” “Picture Gallery” “Saved Pictures” Highlight the file you wish to send. Press [Options] and select “Send”. Select “As MMS”. For details on creating a message, see “Creating a New MMS” on page 51. Note •...
  • Page 68: Video Gallery

    Video Gallery (M 6-2) Note • Video clips with a faint icon cannot be sent attached to a Video clips that are recorded by a video camera or video clips message. that are downloaded from mobile Internet sites can be managed.
  • Page 69: Sound Gallery

    Sound Gallery (M 6-3) Receiving the Gallery Data When the phone receives the Gallery data, a confirmation The ringtones created using the Melody Editor and the AMR message appears. data recorded by Voice Recorder are managed in Saved Press [Yes]. Sounds.
  • Page 70 • The volume varies depending on the Multimedia Volume Select the file format “SMAF”, “MIDI” or settings (p. 95). The sound is deactivated when “Multimedia “i Melody”. Volume” is set to “Silent”. Note To adjust the volume, press a (or (d / the side-up key) or •...
  • Page 71: Java™ Gallery

    (M 6-4) Java™ Gallery Downloading Applications Along with the preloaded Java™ application, downloaded Confirmation Screen Java™ applications are stored in Java™ Gallery. Before downloading the Java™ application you are asked to confirm what you are about to receive. Note • Java™ applications can store up to 50 Java™ applications. After checking the information on the confirmation screen, the Java™...
  • Page 72: Bookmarks

    Bookmarks (M 6-5) Editing Text Templates → “Gallery” “Text Templates” You can store desired (or frequently used) pages (addresses) in Bookmarks. It can save your time in accessing WAP pages Highlight the number you wish to edit and select “Edit”. sites.
  • Page 73: Chinese Templates

    Chinese Templates (M 6-7) Deleting Entries → “Gallery” “Chinese Templates” You can store Chinese shortcut sentences in Chinese Templates. Highlight the entry and press [Options]. Your phone can store up to 204 entries. Select “Delete”. In Chinese Templates, you can store up to 30 characters and Select “One Entry”...
  • Page 74 To Call the Entry Note Examples of Templates and Acronyms: • The use of Acronym is applicable to T9 PinYin mode only. • You can also enjoy word completion or predictive input of the Chinese Templates. When the first three characters in a Template are entered, the whole template appears at once.
  • Page 75: Memory Status

    Memory Status (M 6-8) Long press and enter “ ”. This function helps you to check the memory status of Gallery. Memory status covers Java™ applications, Pictures, Sounds, and Videos. → “Gallery” “Memory Status” Long press to enter “ ”. After that, you will notice automatic sentence completion.
  • Page 76: Java

    Java™ (M 1) Select “Network Access” to set how the Java™ application accesses the network. Java™ Gallery (M 1-1) Select the desired confirmation method. The list of the Java™ Gallery is displayed. Always Connect: Allows the Java™ application access without Downloaded Java™...
  • Page 77: Java™ Wallpaper

    Setting the Java™ Wallpaper (M 1-2-2) To Reset Permissions You can reset all permissions you made. → → “Java™” “Java™ Wallpaper” “Set Application” → “Java™” “Java™ Gallery” The downloaded Java™ applications are displayed. Highlight the desired Java™ applications. Select the desired Java™ Wallpaper. Press [Options] and select “Permission”.
  • Page 78: Settings

    Settings (M 1-3) Sound Volume (M 1-3-2) You can set the volume of the application such as sound effect Calls & Alarms (M 1-3-1) to one of the five levels or silent. When “Multimedia Volume” You can set the priority of incoming calls and alarms whilst an (p.
  • Page 79: Java™ Information

    Java™ Reset (M 1-3-5) To Set the Blinking Operation This setting enables the backlight to be controlled by the To Reset All Items in Settings Menu Java™ application. If set to “Off”, the backlight cannot be → → “Java™” “Settings” “Java™...
  • Page 80: Organiser

    Organiser (M 3) To Set an All Day Event Enter the start date. SIM Application (M 3-1) To Set an Anniversary by Date You can refer to the information on the SIM. Contact your Enter the date. service provider for further details. To Set an Anniversary by Day Calendar (M 3-2)
  • Page 81 Note Select the desired tone. • When pairing, you need to enter your passcode when For details on selecting a tone, see “Assigning Melody” on establishing contact with a Bluetooth wireless technology page 92. enabled device for the first time except when Select “Vibration”...
  • Page 82: Alarms

    To Search By Date • “All Entries”: Deletes all entries in this application. In the monthly or daily view, press [Options]. Alarms (M 3-3) Select “Go to”. Setting the Alarms Select “Today” to display today or “Enter date” to enter The alarm function allows you to be alerted at a specified time.
  • Page 83 Editing the Alarm Setting To Change the Vibration of Alarm Tone → “Organiser” “Alarms” Select “Vibration”. Select the desired setting and edit it. Select “Enable”, “Disable” or “Link to Sound”. For details on selecting a vibration, see “Vibration” on Resetting an Alarm Setting page 93.
  • Page 84: Calculator

    Calculator (M 3-4) Exchange Rate You can also use the calculator as a currency calculator to The calculator function performs the 4 arithmetic calculations convert from/to a home currency using a conversion rate that using up to 12 digits. you enter. →...
  • Page 85: Voice Recorder

    (M 3-5) Voice Recorder Sending Voice Clips → “Organiser” “Voice Recorder” This allows you to record a voice clip of up to 60 seconds, which can be used to remind you of schedule entries or be sent Press to start recording. with a MMS.
  • Page 86: Melody Editor

    (M 3-6) Melody Editor For details on specifying the musical notes and rest, “To Specify the Types of Notes and Rests” on page 88. You can create an original ringtone, or you can send a melody Press d after inputting one note. attached to a MMS message.
  • Page 87 Note To Specify the Musical Scale and Rest • The volume varies depending on the Ringer Volume settings Using the keys shown below, specify the musical scale and (p. 92). The sound is deactivated when “Ringer Volume” is rest. set to “Silent”. •...
  • Page 88 To specify a tie, press N after selecting the target notes. To Specify the Types of Notes and Rests Press P or R repeatedly. An underscore (_) is displayed next to the note, and the note is tied with the next one. To enter the next note, press d to move the cursor to the right.
  • Page 89 When you finish editing, press [Options] and select • You can play back the melody in the selected tone by “Save”. pressing [Options] and select “Play Current Part”, or play Select “Save to Gallery”. back the syllable names in the selected tone by selecting Select “Overwrite”...
  • Page 90: Help List

    Help List (M 3-7) You can view the help list and use it to guide you in the phone’s functions. → “Organiser” “Help List” Highlight the desired function. Organiser...
  • Page 91: Profiles

    Profiles (M 7) • Long press R to launch the Profiles screen during Tone sound and vibration set can be customised for each stand-by. profile according to your environment. Customising Profiles There are 6 profiles including one user definable profile: “Profiles”...
  • Page 92 Ringer Volume Select the ringtone you wish to use. You can adjust the ringer volume to one of 6 levels or a step To hear the demo play, press . To stop playing, press tone. again. “Profiles” Press [Options] and select “Assign”. Highlight the profile you wish to customise.
  • Page 93 Vibration Warning Tone When the vibrator option is set on, the phone will vibrate for This function enables your phone to emit the warning tone incoming calls regardless of the ringer volume and tone when an error occurs. settings. “Profiles” “Profiles”...
  • Page 94 Message Alert Low Battery Alert When receiving messages, special ringtones can be set. Adjust the volume of the alarm when the battery becomes low. “Profiles” “Profiles” Highlight the profile you wish to customise. Highlight the profile you wish to customise. Press [Options] and select “Personalise”.
  • Page 95 Power On/Off Sound Select “Tone” and select from “Preset Melodies”, The phone can be set up to emit a sound when it is switched “Sound Gallery” or “Default Tone”. on or off. You can define the volume, duration and the melody When selecting “Default Tone”, go to step 8.
  • Page 96 Echo Cancel Auto Answer This function is for reducing irritating echoes, especially when The Auto Answer function allows you to answer calls using the handsfree car kit. automatically by connecting wired headset device or by connecting the handsfree device for Bluetooth to your phone. “Profiles”...
  • Page 97: Call Manager

    Call Manager (M 8) Sending Messages In call log list, highlight the call log you wish to send a Call Log (M 8-3) message to. The phone will record the last 10 missed calls, received calls Press [Options] and select “Send Message”. and dialled numbers.
  • Page 98: Speed Dial List

    Speed Dial List Call Timers (M 8-6) (M 8-4) You can view and perform other operations for phone numbers This function lets you check the duration of your calls. registered in the Speed Dial List. Checking the Duration of the Last Call and All Calls →...
  • Page 99: Call Costs

    Call Costs (M 8-8) Setting the Charge Limit This function is useful if you wish to make sure you do not This function lets you check the charges for your calls. exceed a certain charge limit. Some networks do not support Charging Advice. Please →...
  • Page 100: Settings

    Settings (M 9) To Display Monthly Calendar You can display the monthly calendar during stand-by. → → → Display “Settings” “Display” “Main Display” “Standby (M 9-1) Calendar” You can change the settings of the screen. Select “One Month” or “Two Months”. Setting the Main Display (M 9-1-1) Select “Off”...
  • Page 101 To Set Saved Pictures To Show the Clock You can display the current date and/or time on the stand-by → → → “Settings” “Display” “Main Display” “Assign screen. Pictures” → → → Select the desired situation to set the picture. “Settings”...
  • Page 102 To Turn On/Off the Backlight whilst Charging with the To Set the Display Saving Cigarette Lighter Charger This phone’s screen will automatically turn off. With this setting On, the phone’s backlight is on when the You can change the time before the Display Saving will go into cigarette lighter charger is connected.
  • Page 103: Call Settings

    Call Settings (M 9-2) Setting the External Display (M 9-1-2) Set various types of functions and services. To Select the Backlight Time Out You can select the backlight time out for the external display. (M 9-2-1) Diverts → → → “Settings”...
  • Page 104 Call Waiting Press (M 9-2-2) If you wish to be able to receive another incoming call whilst If you select “No Answer” in step 1: you have a call in progress, you must activate the Call Waiting Select the period of time from 6 levels (05 to 30 service.
  • Page 105 Restrict Calls (M 9-2-3) Select one of the following options. This function lets you place restrictions on incoming and • “All Services”: Restricts all services. outgoing calls. To activate this option you will need a password • “Voice Calls”: Restricts all voice calls. from your service provider.
  • Page 106 To Cancel Settings To Add a New Name → → → → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” “Fixed Dialling No.” Select “Outgoing Calls” or “Incoming Calls”. Enter your PIN2 code. Select “Cancel All”. Select “Edit Dial List”. Enter the network password.
  • Page 107: Date & Time

    Changing the Network Password Call Setting Reset (M 9-2-6) The call settings can be reset to their default settings. → → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” “Change Password” → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Set to Default” Enter the old network password. Enter your handset code.
  • Page 108: Changing The Language

    Changing the Language (M 9-4) Selecting the Time Format → → “Settings” “Date & Time” “Time Format” You can change the menu language of the phone. Select “12 hour” or “24 hour”. → “Settings” “Language” Select the desired language. Selecting the Date Format →...
  • Page 109: Connectivity

    Connectivity (M 9-5) Note • If the Bluetooth wireless function is off before searching, the By configuring the settings in this menu, you can connect to phone turns the Bluetooth wireless function on automatically Bluetooth wireless technology enabled phones via these and starts searching.
  • Page 110 → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” GX293 phones from recognising your phone, turn the Bluetooth “Handsfree Devices” wireless function off automatically to save battery power, etc. Highlight the device you wish to rename. To Rename Your Phone Press [Options] and select “Change Name”.
  • Page 111 PC Software • If possible, you should limit the “Visibility” of your mobile (M 9-5-2) phone. This will enable you to make it significantly more By connecting your phone to a PC, you can transmit pictures, difficult for unknown devices to try to establish a connection sounds, video clips, and Phonebook entries.
  • Page 112: Network Settings

    Network Settings (M 9-6) To Change the Position of a Network in the Preferred List → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Select Network” Network Settings → “Set Preferred” To Select a Network Automatically Select the name of the network to change the position in Each time the power is turned on, your phone always tries to the list.
  • Page 113 WAP/MMS Settings MMS Settings (*: Mandatory fields) • “Profile Name”*: MMS profile name (Unique name) Note • “IP Address”*: IP address for MMS • In normal operation, you do not need to change settings. • “Relay Server URL”*: WAP Settings (*: Mandatory fields) MMS relay server •...
  • Page 114 To Activate the WAP/MMS Profile To Copy the WAP/MMS Profile → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Settings” “Network Settings” Select from “WAP Settings” or “MMS Settings”. Select from “WAP Settings” or “MMS Settings”. Highlight the desired profile. Highlight the desired profile. Press [Options] and select “Activate”.
  • Page 115: Security

    Security (M 9-7) To Change PIN Code This allows you to change the PIN code stored on the SIM card. (M 9-7-1) Enabling/Disabling the PIN Code Before you change the PIN code, select “On” in step 1 in If the PIN code is enabled you are asked to enter the PIN code “Enabling/Disabling the PIN Code”.
  • Page 116: Master Reset

    Changing PIN2 Code (M 9-7-2) To Change Handset Code PIN2 code is used to protect certain functions in the phone Before you change the handset code, select “On” in step 1 in such as Fixed Dialling No. and call cost limits. The following “Handset Lock”.
  • Page 117: Connecting Gx293 To Your Pc

    Connecting GX293 to Your PC GSM/GPRS Modem You can use GX293 as a GSM/GPRS modem to access the You can use the following functions by connecting the GX293 Internet from your PC. Connect your phone to your PC via Bluetooth...
  • Page 118: Handset Manager

    CD-ROM drive. • Gallery files (pictures/sounds/video clips) The GX293 CD-ROM screen is displayed. • Picture Gallery entries If the GX293 CD-ROM screen is not displayed, double-click [Launcher.exe] in your CD-ROM. • Phonebook entries Press the desired button.
  • Page 119 • It is not recommended that you make or answer calls when • Some large files may not be able to be transmitted from the you are using GX293 as a GSM/GPRS modem. The operation PC to the phone. may be interrupted.
  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Check the radio signal strength indicator as you may be outside the Problem Solution service area. • Make sure the battery is properly The phone does not turn Phone functions do not • Check to see if any error message inserted and charged.
  • Page 121 Problem Solution Problem Solution • Your current location may not • Delete any unnecessary data. Limited memory available provide good call quality (i.e., in a • Magnetised objects such as health car or train). Move to a location Call quality is poor. necklaces placed near the phone Call is terminated where radio signal strength is...
  • Page 122 Problem Solution The OBEX data cannot be received in the following cases: • Voice call in progress • Java™ application is being executed • WAP browsing in progress • When transmitting MMS Cannot receive OBEX • When searching for Bluetooth data.
  • Page 123: Safety Precautions And Conditions Of Use

    Safety Precautions and Conditions of • Do not switch on your phone near gas or flammable substances. • Observe the rules concerning the use of mobile phones at Your phone conforms to international regulations insofar as it is gasoline stations, chemical plants and at all sites where a used under normal conditions and in accordance with the risk of explosion exists.
  • Page 124 Battery • The batteries’ performance is limited in low temperatures, • Use your phone only with batteries, chargers and particularly below 0°C and the phone may not work accessories recommended by the manufacturer. The temporarily regardless of the amount of remaining battery manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage caused by power.
  • Page 125 • Use only the aerial supplied or one approved by Sharp for • Clean the lens cover before taking a picture. your mobile phone. Using unauthorised or modified aerials Fingerprints, oils, etc.
  • Page 126: Environment

    Environment • Keep your phone away from extreme heat. Do not leave it on Your mobile phone has been designed, manufactured and tested so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to the dashboard of a car or near a heater. Do not leave it in any electromagnetic fields recommended by the Council of the place that is extremely damp or dusty.
  • Page 127: Fcc Notice

    FCC NOTICE Exposure to Radio Waves This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits (2) this device must accept any interference received,...
  • Page 128 Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the be found on the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet limit established by the government-adopted requirement for Association (CTIA) web-site at http://www.phonefacts.net.
  • Page 129: Out Of Warranty List

    (iv) Defects caused by the fact that the Product was used with or connected to a product or an accessory not manufactured or supplied by Sharp or was used other than for its intended use. Out of Warranty List...
  • Page 130: Index

    Index Call Timers 98 Display indicators 16 Data Counter 98 Display language 108 Alarms 82 My Numbers 98 Display settings 100 Any Key Answer 96 Phonebook 36 Diverts 103 Speed Dial List 98 Battery 11 Call settings 103 Earpiece volume 22 Bluetooth wireless function 109 Auto Redial 107 Emergency calls 20...
  • Page 131 Auto Answer 96 Customising 91 Master Reset 116 Organiser 80 Echo Cancel 96 Melody Editor 86 Alarms 82 Keypad tones 94 Memory status 75 Calculator 84 Low Battery Alert 94 Menu and shortcut 34 Calendar 80 Message Alert 94 MMS 51 Melody Editor 86 Multimedia Volume 95 Confirming arrival of delivery report...
  • Page 132 Display 100 Diverts 103 Handset Lock 116 Language 108 Master Reset 116 Security 115 SIM Application 80 SIM card 11 SMS 56 Creating 56 Extracting phone numbers 57 Reading 57 Setting up 58 Sound Gallery 69 Speed dialling 20, 40 T9 Text Input Using PinYin mode 31 Using Stroke mode 30...

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