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Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Limited,
declares that this GX29 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 GX29 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 GX29. • We assume no responsibility for downloaded About This User Guide contents, information, etc. from 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 • A voice recorder function for recording and playing back voice clips. Your phone offers you the following features: ® • A Bluetooth wireless technology interface for • A built-in digital camera for taking pictures and establishing contact and transmitting data with video clips.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..........1 Using the Menu ..........28 Useful Functions and Services ....3 List of Menu Functions ......29 Your Phone ..........7 Contacts List ..........31 Optional Accessories ........7 Selecting the Storage Memory ....31 Getting Started ..........8 Changing the List Displayed .....
  • Page 6 Dialling a Service Phone Number ..... 38 Settings ............74 Camera ............39 Java™ Information ........75 Applications ..........76 Take Picture ..........39 Record Video ..........43 SIM Application .........76 Messages ........... 47 Alarms ............76 Multimedia (MMS) ........47 Calculator ...........77 Text (SMS) ..........53 Voice Recorder ..........78 Email ............
  • Page 7 Date & Time ..........106 Changing the Language ......107 Network ........... 107 Security ............ 111 Master Reset ..........112 Connecting GX29 to Your PC ....113 System Requirements ......113 GSM/GPRS Modem ........ 113 Handset Manager ........114 Software Installation ....... 114 Troubleshooting ........

  • Page 8: Your Phone

    Your Phone Optional Accessories • Li-ion Spare Battery (XN-1BT30) Please check the following carefully. Your phone • Cigarette Lighter Charger (XN-1CL30) should come complete with: • USB Data Cable (XN-1DC30) • GSM 900/1800/1900 GPRS phone • AC Charger (XN-1QC30, XN-1QC31) •...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started...
  • Page 10 1. Earpiece/Speaker 6. Voice Mail Key: Press and hold this key to 2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): connect to the Voice mail Moves cursor to select centre automatically. menu items, etc. (Depends on the SIM card.) Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Contacts List 7.
  • Page 11 12.#/Silent Key: Switches symbol screens. 20.Side-Up/Side-Down Keys: Press and hold this key on Moves cursor to select the text entry screen to menu items, adjusts display the language earpiece volume, etc. options screen. Press and hold this key during standby to switch Profiles settings between Normal and Silent mode.

  • Page 12: 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 Slide off the battery cover ( insert it Replace the battery cover and slide it as shown Slide the SIM card into the SIM holder.

  • Page 13: Battery Disposal

    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 14: 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 119.) Using the Charger To Disconnect the Charger...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Display Indicators (Main Display)

    Display Indicators (Main Display) 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.
  • Page 17 Status Indicators : Bluetooth wireless setting [enabled/ : Strength of received signal/Service out communicating] of range : Java™ application [executed (colour)/ suspended (grey)] GPRS within range and enabled/ 14. (No display)/ Roaming outside network/GPRS within Current profile [Normal/Meeting/ range, enabled and roaming Activity/Car/Headset/Silent] Call incoming T9 text input method enabled...

  • Page 18: Display Indicators (External Display)

    Display Indicators (External Display) Battery level Daily alarm enabled : Schedule entry enabled [with/without a reminder alarm] Outbox contains unsent multimedia Status Indicators messages Strength of received signal WAP alert Battery level Voicemail message alert 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 (e) 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 e to commit your selection.

  • Page 20: Call Functions

    Call Functions International Calls Press and hold Q until a “+” (international dialling Making a Call 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 21: Redialling

    Redialling Answering a Call You can redial numbers in the call log. Select from When an incoming call is detected, the phone rings. specific categories or “All Calls”. Specific category Press D, e or [Answer] to answer the call. contains up to 10 numbers and the “All Calls” list Or press any key except F and [Busy] when the contains up to 30.

  • Page 22: Incall Menu

    Incall Menu Rejecting an Incoming Call Press F or press and hold the side-up or side-down Your phone has additional functions available whilst a call is in progress. key whilst the phone is ringing to reject a call you do not wish to answer. Adjusting the Earpiece Volume During a call, you can adjust the earpiece volume (and Letting the Caller Know You are Unavailable...

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 create an SMS, or “Inbox”, “Sent” or •...
  • Page 25 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 26: 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 27: Changing The Input Languages

    Changing the Input Languages Press each key once for any letter you require on that key. You can change the input language on the text entry screen. To enter the word “How”, press J L O. If the word shown isn’t the one you want, press a On the text entry screen, press [Options].

  • Page 28: Using Text Templates

    My Dictionary 3. Select “My Dictionary”. You can create your own word list for T9 text input. If “My Dictionary” is not displayed, select “Text Options” and then select “My Dictionary”. On the text entry screen in T9 mode, press 4.

  • Page 29: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Shortcut Keys You can shortcut to the specified menus by pressing e 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 30: 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 31 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 32: 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 33: 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 handset entry. Select from “First - Last name” or “Last - First Press [Options] and select “Edit/Add Details”. name”.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: Group Call

    Note Select “Preset Sounds” or “My Sounds”. • This menu is available when the Contacts location is Select the desired ringtone. set to “Handset Memory”. For details on selecting a ringtone, see “Assigning Ringtone” on page 94. • Press [Options] and select “Current Only” to view Select “Vibration”...

  • Page 37: Assigning A Ringtone To Each Contacts List Entry

    Assigning a Ringtone to Each Memory Status Contacts List Entry This function helps you to check the memory used in the Contacts List. A specified ringtone or vibration setting can be → → → associated to a pre-registered entry. “Contacts” “Contacts List”...

  • Page 38: Sending A Contacts List Entry

    Sending a Contacts List Entry Receiving a Contacts List Entry When the phone receives a Contacts List entry, a → “Contacts” “Contacts List” confirmation message appears. Highlight the desired entry. Press [Yes]. Press [Options] and select “Send Contact”. The received entry is registered in the Contacts List. Select “Via Bluetooth”.

  • Page 39: Dialling A Service Phone Number

    Dialling a Service Phone Number Registering Your Information as a Contacts List Entry Certain SIM cards contain service phone numbers that You can store your information in the Contacts List. can be dialled. Contact your SIM card vendor for more →...

  • Page 40: 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 e before step 2.
  • Page 41 Using the Zoom Function Note Press c or d to change the zooming ratio. • Vertical stripes may occur on the picture due to the light source. Change the anti-flicker mode to rectify. Zooming ratio indicators • The digital camera uses a C-MOS sensor. Although : Magnification.
  • Page 42 Adjusting the Brightness of the Picture Using the Timer (Delay Timer) According to Lighting Conditions → → → “Camera” “Take Picture” [Options] “Delay Press a or b to adjust the brightness of the picture. Timer” Picture brightness (exposure level) indicators Select “On”...
  • Page 43 Continuous Shoot Note Four pictures are taken in succession. Auto Shoot and • When “Picture Size” is set to “L”, you cannot use the Manual Shoot are available. Continuous Shoot function. • When you select a frame for taking pictures, you Continuous Shoot indicators cannot use the Continuous Shoot function.

  • Page 44: Record Video

    Selecting the Shutter Sound Recording Video Clips You can select the shutter sound from 3 preset patterns. Sound can be recorded with the video clip. → → → → “Camera” “Take Picture” [Options] “Camera” “Record Video” “Shutter Sound” The preview is displayed through the screen. Select the desired shutter sound.
  • Page 45 Using the Zoom Function Selecting Video Quality Press c or d to change the zooming ratio. → → → “Camera” “Record Video” [Options] “Video Quality” Zooming ratio indicators Select “Normal” or “Fine”. : Magnification. Video quality indicators Selecting the Recording Size Mode : Fine You can select the recording size mode.
  • Page 46 In the Case of No Available Memory Viewing Recorded Video Clips When the number of video clips that can be recorded → → → “Camera” “Record Video” [Options] “My becomes 3 or less, the remaining sets indicator in the Videos” upper left of the screen turns red.
  • Page 47 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 48: Messages

    Messages (M 4) Creating a New MMS (M 4-2-1) → → “Multimedia” “Create Message” Your phone allows you to send and receive text or Enter the message. multimedia and to receive WAP alerts. To use the text template, move the cursor to the point you wish to insert the template.
  • Page 49 Select the desired recipient from the Contacts List • To save the message without sending, select “Save to entries. Drafts” instead in step 3. If the desired entry does not exist, select “Enter • To enter the subject, select “Subject” in step 3 and Number”...
  • Page 50 • If you wish to add a slide to a single slide, press Select the desired file. [Options] and select “Add Slide”. The selected picture/sound/video clip is attached. If you wish to perform slide operations for multiple When attaching is complete, press [Back] to return slides, press [Options] and select “Slide Control”.
  • Page 51 Reading MMS Retrieving MMS → → Messages you receive are stored in the Inbox. “Multimedia” “Inbox” When “ ” is in the Inbox, the following can be done. Incoming Messages The MMS indicator ( ) will appear when you are Highlight the alert you wish to download.
  • Page 52 Setting Up MMS • Slide Show (On, Off): → → Enables or disables Slide Show when sending a “Multimedia” “Settings” message. Select the item you wish to set up. • Message Size (30 KB, 100 KB): • Roam. Download (Immediate, Deferred): Sets the maximum message size that can be sent.
  • Page 53 Sending a Picture File with Postcard See the note below for details. Your phone allows you to send multimedia messages to • Name • City a Vodafone specific Postcard service centre that prints • Additional Information• State/Province the picture and mail it to the recipient’s home address •...

  • Page 54: Text (Sms)

    Text (SMS) (M 4-3) State/Province (optional): State, province, and region up to 50 About Text Messaging characters The Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send Country (optional): text messages of up to 1024 characters to other GSM Country up to 20 characters users.
  • Page 55 Creating and Sending a New SMS (M 4-3-1) Reading SMS → → “Text” “Create Message” Incoming Messages Enter your message. The SMS indicator ( ) will appear when an incoming message arrives. To use the text template, move the cursor to the point you wish to insert the template.
  • Page 56 → → → Press [Options] and select “Extract Numbers”. “Text” “Settings” “Message Lifetime” Select the validity period. Telephone numbers embedded in the message are displayed. Message Format Highlight the phone number. → → → “Text” “Settings” “Message Format” Press [Options] and select “Make Call”. Select the message format.

  • Page 57: Email

    Email (M 4-4) Note • If a message cannot be sent for some reason, the About Email Messaging message stays in the Outbox. To re-send the massage, The Email service allows you to send and receive Email carry out the following: messages.

  • Page 58: Contacts List

    Reading an Email Message Setting Up Email (M 4-4-7) → → Incoming Messages “Email” “Settings” The Email indicator ( ) will appear when there are Select the item you wish to set up. unread messages. • Download Size (Whole Message, First 20KB): →...

  • Page 59: Cell Broadcasts

    Cell Broadcasts (M 4-8) Setting Languages You can select your preferred language for the cell You can receive Cell Broadcast messages or general broadcast message display. messages such as weather forecasts and traffic reports. → → → This information is broadcasted to subscribers in “Cell Broadcasts”...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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: • e: Executes the option displayed in the lower Selects the link you wish to see.
  • Page 62 • Reload page: Bookmarks 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 63 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 64: 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 65: Editing Pictures

    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 66: Games & More

    Note Downloading Picture Files (M 6-1-3) • The Postcard service is not available with some → → “My Items” “Pictures” “More Pictures” service providers. Please contact your service The picture file download site is displayed. provider for more information. • Pictures protected with a copyright cannot be sent Games &...

  • Page 67: 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. The WAP browser is started and a confirmation message will appear asking to confirm download.
  • Page 68 Playing Back Sound Files Sending a Sound File with MMS → → → → “My Items” “Sounds” “Saved Sounds” “My Items” “Sounds” “Saved Sounds” Select the file you wish to play back. Highlight the file you wish to send. To stop playback, press e. Press [Options] and select “Send”.

  • Page 69: Videos

    (M 6-4) Videos 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 with some service providers.
  • Page 70 Sending a Video Clip File with MMS Uploading Video Clip Files You can upload your video clips to the Media Album. → → “My Items” “Videos” “Saved Videos” Highlight the file you wish to send. Note • This service is not available with some service Press [Options] and select “Send”.
  • Page 71 Sending My Items Data Receiving the My Items Data Choose the appropriate menu. When the phone receives the My Items data, a confirmation message appears. → → “My Items” “Pictures” “Saved Pictures” → → Press [Yes]. “My Items” “Sounds” “Saved Sounds” →...

  • Page 72: Text Templates

    Text Templates (M 6-5) Deleting Text Templates → You can register up to 20 text templates for use in text “My Items” “Text Templates” messages and multimedia messages. Highlight the text template you wish to delete. 120 characters may be registered in any text template. Press [Options] and select “Delete”.

  • Page 73: Games & More

    Games & More (M 1) Select “Network Access” to set how the Java™ application accesses the network. Applications (M 1-1) Select the desired confirmation method. The list of Java™ applications is displayed. Always Connect: Allows the Java™ application access without confirmation. Downloaded applications are displayed in order starting from the latest one.

  • Page 74: 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™ application. Time”...

  • Page 75: Settings

    (M 1-4) Settings 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 76: Java™ Information

    To Set the Blinking 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 77: Applications

    Applications (M 3) Select the desired tone. For details on selecting a tone, see “Assigning Ringtone” on page 94. 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 78: 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” Resetting an Alarm Setting The calculator is displayed on the display. →...

  • Page 79: Voice Recorder

    (M 3-4) Voice Recorder Rate Conversion You can also use the calculator as a currency calculator This allows you to record a voice clip of up to 60 to convert from/to a home currency using a conversion seconds, which can be used to remind you of schedule rate that you enter.

  • Page 80: Melody Editor

    (M 3-5) Melody Editor • The volume varies depending on the Multimedia Volume settings (p. 97). 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 81 Press P or R to specify the types of musical Note • The volume varies depending on the Multimedia notes or rest. Volume settings (p. 97). The sound is deactivated For details on specifying the musical notes and rest, when “Multimedia Volume” is set to “Silent”. see also “To Specify the Types of Notes and Rests”...
  • Page 82 When you make a dotted note or a triplet, press O after When you press the key shown above once, a crotchet is specified in the middle scale (no mark). selecting the target note. When you press the same key repeatedly, the note will shift cycle through the available octave ranges.
  • Page 83 To Set the Tone To Set the Strength of the Tone The phone can play notes using different instruments. The strength of the tone can be set in 3 levels for each part. You can select from 128 basic tones (8 types of: Pianos, Chimes, Organs, Guitars, Basses, Strings 1, Strings 2, When you purchase this phone, the strength of the tone Brasses, Reeds, Flutes/Pipes, Synth Leads, Synth Pads,...

  • Page 84: Phone Help

    Editing Original Ringtones (M 3-5-2) Copying and Pasting Notes You can copy and move a part of the melody to another → → “Applications” “Melody Editor” “My Sounds” position. Highlight an original ringtone you wish to edit. Only original ringtones or editable melodies can be Press [Options] and select “Edit Melody”.

  • Page 85: Calendar

    Calendar (M 7) Note • The reminder function sounds even if the phone is Calendar allows you to easily schedule appointments, switched off. which are associated with the date and time. • The reminder will not sound when “Ringer Volume” These entries can also be sent via Bluetooth wireless (p.
  • Page 86 Editing the Reminder Tone Sending a Schedule Entry “Calendar” “Calendar” Select the day including schedule entries the Select the day including schedule entries you wish reminder tone of which you wish to edit. to send. Highlight the desired entry. Highlight the desired entry you wish to send. Press [Options] and select “Edit”.
  • Page 87 Receiving a Schedule Entry To Search By Subject When the phone receives a schedule entry, a In the monthly or daily view, press [Options]. confirmation message appears. Select “Find”. Press [Yes]. Enter the desired text. The received entry is registered in the Calendar. Press [No] to reject.

  • Page 88: Contacts

    Contacts (M 8) Sending Messages In call log list, highlight the call log you wish to (M 8-2) 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.

  • Page 89: Speed Dial List

    Speed Dial List Call Timers (M 8-5) (M 8-3) 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 90: Call Costs

    Call Costs (M 8-7) 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 91: 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 from the devices connect to Bluetooth wireless technology enabled before searching.
  • Page 92 Handsfree Devices To Rename a Device You can activate, rename, and delete the paired → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” handsfree device in the list. “Handsfree Devices” Highlight the device you wish to rename. To Activate a Device → → →...
  • Page 93 Bluetooth Wireless Settings To Turn the Authentication Request On or Off With this setting you can rename your phone, prevent You can request the sender or receiver of the OBEX data to authenticate the passcode (exchanging the other devices from recognising your phone, turn the passcode) before pairing devices.

  • Page 94: Profiles

    Profiles (M 9-2) Select the setting you wish to customise and change as desired. Tone sound and vibration set can be customised for each profile according to your environment. For details about settings, see pages 94 to 98. There are 6 profiles including one user definable Press [Save] when finished.

  • Page 95: Assigning Ringtone

    Ringer Volume Assigning Ringtone You can adjust the ringer volume to one of 6 levels or a You can select the ringtone from 23 tones including 5 patterns, 3 alerts, 10 sound effects and 5 melodies. You step tone. can also select a sound in Saved Sounds as the default →...
  • Page 96 Vibration Warning Tone When the vibrator option is set on, the phone will Your phone emits the warning tone when an error vibrate for incoming calls regardless of the ringer occurs. volume and tone settings. → “Settings” “Profiles” → “Settings” “Profiles”...
  • Page 97 Message Alert Low Battery Alert When receiving messages, special ringtones can be set. Adjust the volume of the alert when the battery becomes low. → “Settings” “Profiles” → “Settings” “Profiles” Highlight the profile you wish to customise. Highlight the profile you wish to customise. Press [Options] and select “Personalise”.
  • Page 98 Select “Tone” and select from “Preset Sounds”, Power On Sound/Power Off Sound The phone can be set to emit a sound when it is “My Sounds” or “Default Tone”. switched on or off. You can define the volume, duration When selecting “Default Tone”, go to step 9. and the melody to be used for this task.
  • Page 99 Echo Cancel Auto Answer (for handsfree car kit only) This function is for cancelling irritating echoes, Auto Answer function allows you to answer calls especially when using the handsfree car kit. automatically by connecting the handsfree car kit for → Bluetooth to your phone via Bluetooth wireless “Settings”...

  • Page 100: Setting The Display

    Setting the Display (M 9-3) To Display Monthly Calendar You can display the monthly calendar during standby. You can change the settings of the screen. → → → “Settings” “Display” “Main Display” Setting the Main Display (M 9-3-1) “Standby Calendar” To Set the Wallpaper Select “One Month”...
  • Page 101 → → → To Set Built-in Pictures “Settings” “Display” “Main Display” “Greeting Message” → → → “Settings” “Display” “Main Display” Select “Switch On/Off”. “Graphics” Select the desired situation to set the picture. Select “On” or “Off”. Select “Preset Animation” when you select “Power Select “Edit Message”...
  • Page 102 To Select the Backlight Time Out • When you purchase this phone, Display Saving is set → → → “Settings” “Display” “Main Display” → to 10 minutes. “Backlight” “Time Out” → → → Select the desired time. “Settings” “Display” “Main Display” “Display Saving”...

  • Page 103: Sound

    Call Settings (M 9-5) To Adjust the Contrast You can adjust the LCD contrast of the external display Set various types of functions and services. between 9 levels. Diverts (M 9-5-1) → → → “Settings” “Display” “External Display” This service is used to divert incoming calls to your “LCD Contrast”...
  • Page 104 Select the desired Contacts List entry including a Call Waiting (M 9-5-2) If you wish to be able to receive another incoming call phone number you wish to divert. whilst you have a call in progress, you must activate the If the desired entry does not exist, select “Enter Call Waiting service.
  • Page 105 Restrict Calls • Bar if Abroad: Restricts all incoming calls (M 9-5-4) 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 106 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. Note • The Fixed Dialling No. is not available with some Enter a new network password.

  • Page 107: 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 108: Changing The Language

    (M 9-7) Changing the Language To Set the Network Manually → → → You can change the language that the phone uses to “Settings” “Network” “Select Network” “Manual” display messages. Select the desired network. → “Settings” “Language” Select the desired language. To Add a New Network →...
  • Page 109 To Change the Position of a Network in the WAP Settings (*: Item to be set as mandatory) Preferred List “Profile Name”*: WAP profile name (Unique name) → → → “Settings” “Network” “Select Network” “Set “IP Address”*: IP address for WAP Preferred”...
  • Page 110 MMS Settings (*: Item to be set as mandatory) Email Settings (*: Item to be set as 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 111 “Connection Type”:Bearer connection type (“GPRS To Edit the WAP/MMS/Email Profile 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 Highlight the desired profile. “Password”: Password Press [Options] and select “Edit”.

  • Page 112: Security

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

  • Page 113: Master Reset

    (M 9-9-3) Handset Lock The Handset Lock is an additional security feature which prevents unauthorised use of the phone or certain features. → → “Settings” “Security” “Handset Lock” Select “On” or “Off”. Enter your handset code. To Change Handset Code Before you change the handset code, select “On”...

  • Page 114: Connecting Gx29 To Your Pc

    Connecting GX29 to Your PC GSM/GPRS Modem You can use GX29 as a GSM/GPRS modem to access You can use the following functions by connecting the the Internet from your PC. Connect your phone to your GX29 to your PC using an USB port* or Bluetooth PC via Bluetooth wireless technology or USB interface.

  • Page 115: Handset Manager

    PC, and can use Contacts List entries on drive. your PC. The GX29 CD-ROM screen is displayed. • My Items files (pictures/sounds/video clips) If the GX29 CD-ROM screen is not displayed, • Contacts List entries double-click [Launcher.exe] in your CD-ROM. • Short messages Press the desired button.
  • Page 116 • It is not recommended that you make or answer calls • Some large files may not be able to be transmitted when you are using GX29 as a GSM/GPRS modem. from the PC to the phone. The operation may be interrupted.

  • Page 117: 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 118 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 119: Safety Precautions And Conditions Of Use

    Safety Precautions and Problem Solution Conditions of Use The OBEX data cannot be received in the following cases: Your phone conforms to international regulations • Call incoming, call outgoing, insofar as it is used under normal conditions and in call in progress accordance with the following instructions.
  • Page 120 equipment is being used. If you have a hearing aid or • Avoid touching the external connector on the a pacemaker, only use the phone on the opposite side underside of the phone, since the delicate of your body from where it is located. The phone components within can be damaged by static should be kept at least 6 inches (15.24 cm) from a electricity.

  • Page 121: Camera Operation

    • Use only the aerial supplied or one approved by • The batteries’ performance is limited in low Sharp for your mobile phone. Using unauthorised or temperatures, particularly below 0°C and the phone modified aerials may damage the mobile phone.

  • Page 122: Environment

    ENVIRONMENT • Be careful not to move your hand whilst taking pictures. • Keep your phone away from extreme heat. Do not If the phone moves whilst taking a picture, the picture leave it on the dashboard of a car or near a heater. Do can be blurred.

  • Page 123: Sar

    The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage The World Health organization has stated that present which may result as a consequence of improper use or scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile devices. They use contrary to the instructions contained herein.

  • Page 124: Information On Proper Disposal

    INFORMATION ON PROPER Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used DISPOSAL electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.

  • Page 125: Precautions For Use In Usa

    If the product is used for business purposes and you void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you Exposure to Radio Waves about the take-back of the product. You might be...
  • Page 126 the phone transmitting at its highest certified power The use of accessories that do not satisfy these level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure is determined at the highest certified power level, the requirements, and should be avoided.

  • Page 127: Index

    Index Diverts 102 Minute Minder 105 Accessories 7 Data Counter 88 Resetting 106 Alarms 76 Date & Time 106 Restrict Calls 104 Display indicators 15 Show Your Number 103 Display language 107 Battery 11 Call Timers 88 Display settings 99 Bluetooth wireless function 90 Cell Broadcasts 58 Backlight 100...
  • Page 128 Menu and shortcuts 28 Power on and off 14 Multimedia messages 47 Profiles 93 Earpiece volume 21 Confirming arrival of delivery Activating 93 Email 56 report 50 Alerts 95 Creating 56 Creating 47 Any Key Answer 98 Reading 57 Inserting attached data 49 Customising 93 Setting Up 57 Reading 50...
  • Page 129 Screensavers 73 Security 111 Changing PIN2 code 111 Enabling/Disabling PIN code Handset Lock 112 SIM Application 76 SIM card 11 Sound file 66 Speed Dial List 88 Take Picture 39 Text message 53 Creating 54 Extracting phone numbers 54 Reading 54 Setting up 55 Text Templates 71 Troubleshooting 116...

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