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Sharp GX-T29 User Manual

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  • 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 GX-T29. • 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

    This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Systems Patent • A melody editing function for creating original Portfolio License for encoding in compliance with the ringtones using up to 32 voices. MPEG-4 Systems Standard, except that an additional license • A voice recorder function for recording and playing and payment of royalties are necessary for encoding in back voice clips.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..........1 Using the Menu ...........32 Useful Functions and Services ..... 3 List of Menu Functions....... 33 Your Phone ........... 7 Phonebook ..........34 Optional Accessories........7 Selecting the Storage Memory ....34 Getting Started ..........8 Changing the List Displayed ......

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Messages ............ 49 Java™ ............74 MMS ............49 Java™ Gallery..........74 SMS ............53 Java™ Wallpaper ........75 Alert Inbox..........56 Download More ..........75 Voicemail............ 56 Settings............76 Cell Broadcasts ........... 56 Java™ Information........77 Area Info ............. 57 Organiser.............78 FET Mobile Internet........58 SIM Application..........78 Starting the WAP Browser ......
  • Page 7 Date & Time..........105 Language ..........106 Connectivity ..........106 Network Settings ........110 Security............. 112 Master Reset ..........113 Connecting GX-T29 to Your PC ....114 System Requirements....... 114 GSM/GPRS Modem......... 114 Handset Manager........115 Software Installation ........ 115 Note ............115 Troubleshooting ........

  • Page 8: Your Phone

    Your Phone Please check the following carefully. Your phone should come complete with: • GSM phone • Rechargeable Li-ion battery • AC Charger • Handsfree kit • User guide Optional Accessories • Li-ion Spare battery • Cigarette lighter charger • USB data cable The above accessories may not be available in all regions.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started...
  • Page 10 1. Earpiece 6. Voicemail Key: Long press this key to 2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): connect to the Voicemail Moves cursor to select centre automatically. menu items, etc. (Depends on the SIM card.) Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Phonebook 7. */Shift Key: Switches character case entries in stand-by mode.
  • Page 11 13.Microphone 14.External Display 15.Handsfree Kit Connector 16.External Connector: Used to connect either the charger or USB data cable. 17.Camera 18.Battery Cover 19 Built-in Aerial: Warning: Do not cover the hinge area of the phone with your hand when in use as this may interfere with the performance of the built-in aerial.

  • 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, long press F for approximately for charging from the cigarette lighter socket of a car. 2 seconds.

  • Page 16: Main Display Indicators

    Main Display Indicators To Copy Phonebook Entries from the SIM Card When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the first time and start Call Manager application, you are asked whether you wish to copy Phonebook entries on the SIM card.
  • Page 17 Status Indicators Strength of received signal/Service out Bluetooth wireless setting [enabled/ of range communicating with handsfree headset/ communicating with handsfree car kit] GPRS within range and enabled/ Java™ application [executed (colour)/ Roaming outside network/GPRS within suspended (grey)] range, enabled and roaming 13.

  • Page 18: External Display Indicators

    External Display Indicators Battery level WAP message alert Schedule entry enabled [with/without reminder alarm] Status Indicators Outbox contains unsent MMS Strength of received signal Alarm settings enabled 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 ( ) 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 confirm your...

  • Page 20: Call Functions

    Call Functions International Calls Long press P 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 • 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 22: Incall Menu

    Rejecting an Incoming Call Press when the volume is set to the desired Press F or long press the side-up or side-down key level. whilst the phone is ringing to reject a call you do not The phone returns to the in-call screen wish to answer.
  • Page 23 • If you do not wish to answer the second call, press • You can also make another call by entering the phone [Busy], or press [Options], and select “Busy” or number directly during a call instead of steps 1 and “Reject”, in step 1.
  • Page 24 To Add New Participants to the Conference Call Note • Conference call service may not be available on all Press [Options] and select “Dial”. networks. Contact your network operator for more Enter the number you wish to include in the information.
  • 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 Upper Case Lower Case Numeric Characters Characters When entering characters to create Phonebook entries, PQRS7 pqrs7 SMS or MMS messages, etc., press the corresponding keys. TUV8 tuv8 In multi-tap input method, press each key until the desired character is displayed. For example, press H WXYZ9 wxyz9 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”...
  • Page 28 Chinese/T9 mode Input Language = English Input Language = Chinese T9 Abc T9 BoPoMoFo (T9 BoPoMoFo) (T9 Stroke) T9 ABC T9 Stroke T9 abc T9 Text Input Symbol Table Symbol Table T9 text input method is a shortcut to enter text easily Numeric Numeric and quickly.
  • Page 29 Table of BoPoMoFo and Stroke characters Note • If the correct word is not shown in step 6, enter the Pressing each key scrolls characters in the following order. correct word again after switching to the multi-tap When “Chinese” is selected for the Input input method.
  • Page 30 Changing the Input Mode between BoPoMoFo The following is an example of entering “ ” for and Stroke “ ”. See the section above, “Changing the Input Method” on Press J, Q, and M (2 times page 26. quickly) to enter reading. Using BoPoMoFo Input Mode The candidates with the same reading are displayed in the...
  • Page 31 Using Stroke Mode The following is an example of entering “ ”. • When the cursor is placed after the first character, the Candidate field displays characters most likely to Change the input mode to T9 follow. Stroke mode. • If you want to use tone options, long press P instead of step 2 to display the desired character.

  • Page 32: Using Text Templates

    Using Text Templates Copying, Cutting and Pasting Text Using these options, you can complete editing You can use the sentences registered in Text Templates smoothly. when entering characters. For details on creating the text template, see “Adding To Copy and Cut Text Phrases to Text Templates”...

  • Page 33: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Shortcut Keys You can shortcut to the specified menus by pressing Using the Main Menu 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 9-6”.

  • Page 34: List Of Menu Functions

    List of Menu Functions Menu No./ Menu No./ Main Menu Sub Menu1 Menu No./ Menu No./ 6 Gallery 1 Picture Gallery Main Menu Sub Menu1 2 Java™ Gallery 1 Java™ 1 Java™ Gallery 3 Sound Gallery 2 Java™ Wallpaper 4 Video Gallery 3 Download More 5 Bookmarks 4 Settings...

  • Page 35: 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 stored differs depending on the SIM of your friends, family and colleagues in the card you use.

  • Page 36: Add New

    Add New (M 8-2) Adding a Thumbnail to Entries → You can choose either the Handset Memory or SIM “Call Manager” “Phonebook” Memory to store the new entry. For switching Select the desired entry. locations, see “Selecting the Storage Memory” on Press [Options] and select “Edit”.

  • Page 37: Finding A Name And Number

    Note • When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the • You can select the source from “Handset Memory”, first time and start the Call Manager application, the “SIM Memory” or “Both” before searching. confirmation screen appears automatically, asking •...

  • Page 38: Editing Phonebook Entries

    Editing Phonebook Entries Viewing Groups You can set group icons when storing Phonebook → → → “Call Manager” “Phonebook” [Options] entries so that you can easily find and edit them. “Edit” → → → Select the field you wish to edit, and modify the “Call Manager”...
  • Page 39 Group Call Assigning a Ringtone to Each Phonebook Different ringtones can be set for each group. When Entry you purchase this phone, groups are set to off. If you do A specified ringtone or vibration setting can be not set a group ringtone, the ringtone assigned in the associated to a pre-registered entry.

  • Page 40: Memory Status

    Memory Status Sending a Phonebook Entry This function helps you to check the memory used in → “Call Manager” “Phonebook” the Phonebook. Highlight the desired entry. → → → “Call Manager” “Phonebook” [Options] Press [Options] and select “Send Recipient”. → “Advanced”...

  • Page 41: Receiving A Phonebook Entry

    Receiving a Phonebook Entry When the phone receives a Phonebook entry, the message “Save (file name) to Phonebook?” appears in the stand-by mode screen. Press [Yes]. The received entry is registered in the Phonebook. Press [No] to reject. • For details on making Bluetooth wireless settings, see “Connectivity”...

  • Page 42: 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 MMS message after taking the picture, press before step 2.
  • Page 43 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 : Normal •...
  • Page 44 In the Case of No Available Memory Viewing the Taken Pictures When the number of pictures that can be taken becomes → → → “Camera” “Digital Camera” [Options] 3 or less, the remaining shots indicator in the upper left “Picture Gallery” of the screen turns red.
  • Page 45 → → → • If or the side-down key is pressed whilst the delay “Camera” “Digital Camera” [Options] “Continuous Shot” timer is operating, the picture is taken instantly. • The zoom function with c or d, or brightness Select “Auto Shot” or “Manual Shot”. adjustment of the picture with a or b, is Select “Off”...

  • Page 46: Video Camera

    Selecting a Frame Note You can select the frame from preset patterns. You can • Continuous Shot uses the specialised shutter sound also select a frame in Picture Gallery. that cannot be changed for the above settings. → → → Sending Pictures “Camera”...
  • Page 47 Recording Video Clips Using the Zoom Function Press c or d to change the zooming ratio. Sound can be recorded with the video clip. → “Camera” “Video Camera” Zooming ratio indicators : Magnification The preview is displayed through the screen. Press or the side-down key to start recording the Selecting the Recording Size Mode...
  • Page 48 Selecting Video Quality In the Case of No Available Memory When the number of video clips that can be recorded → → → “Camera” “Video Camera” [Options] becomes 3 or less, the remaining sets indicator in the “Video Quality” upper left of the screen turns red. (The number of sets Select “Normal”...
  • Page 49 Viewing Recorded Video Clips Using the Timer (Delay Timer) → → → “Camera” “Video Camera” [Options] To Record a Video Clip with the Timer “Video Gallery” → → → “Camera” “Video Camera” [Options] The list of video clips is displayed. “Delay Timer”...

  • Page 50: Messages

    Messages (M 4) Enter the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient. Your phone allows you to send and receive SMS or You can enter the phone number or e-mail address MMS and to receive WAP alerts. from the phonebook entries (p. 34). If desired entry does not exist, select “Enter Number”...
  • Page 51 Turning the Slide Show Setting On or Off • To add more recipients, select “Add Recipient” in step 3. Select “To” or “Cc” and select the desired → → → “MMS” “Settings” “Slide Show” number of the recipient. Then enter the phone Select “On”...
  • Page 52 Inserting Attached Data Reading MMS You can send pictures, sounds and video clips saved in Messages you receive are stored in the Inbox. the handset memory attached to MMS messages. When Incoming Messages attaching video clips, “Slide Show” must be set to The MMS indicator ( ) will appear when you are “Off”.
  • Page 53 Retrieving MMS Setting Up MMS When “ ” is in the Inbox, the following can be done. → → “MMS” “Settings” → → “MMS” “Inbox” Select the desired item you wish to set up. Highlight the alert you wish to download. •...

  • Page 54: Sms

    (M 4-2) • Message Size (30 KB, 100 KB): Sets the maximum message size that can be sent. About Text Messaging The maximum message size that can be sent differs The Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send according to the network operator. Contact your text messages of up to 1024 characters to other GSM network operator for more information.
  • Page 55 Creating and Sending a New SMS (M 4-2-1) • To add more recipients, select “Add Recipient” in → → “SMS” “Create Message” step 3. Select an item number for adding the Enter your message. recipient’s phone number. Then enter the phone To use the text template, move the cursor to the number.
  • Page 56 Extracting Phone Numbers from the Received Setting Up SMS (M 4-2-5) Messages and Making a Call To Set Up the Service Centre Address You can make a call using the phone number embedded → → → “SMS” “Settings” “Message Centre” in the received SMS message.

  • Page 57: Alert Inbox

    Cell Broadcasts Connection Type (M 4-5) → → → “SMS” “Settings” “Connection Type” You can receive Cell Broadcast messages or general messages such as weather forecasts and traffic reports. Select the desired setting of “Connection Type”. This information is broadcast to subscribers in certain Confirm Delivery network areas.

  • Page 58: Area Info

    Area Info Setting Languages (M 4-5-3) (M 4-6) You can select your preferred language for the cell The Area info is the message information that operators broadcast message display. sent to subscribers in certain areas. → → → “Cell Broadcasts” “Settings”...

  • Page 59: Fet Mobile Internet

    FET Mobile Internet (M 2) Navigating a WAP Page • a b c d: Your phone contains a WAP browser used for surfing on the Mobile Internet. Your phone is already setup to Move the highlights around in the screen. browse FET Mobile Internet, where you can get a lot of •...
  • Page 60 Browser Menu • History: When you are browsing, you can reach browsing Displays a history list. options by pressing [Options]. • Forward: Moves to the recorded URL of cache. (You should • Select: select “Previous” first, then you can use the Selects the link you wish to see.

  • Page 61: Visiting The Fet Mobile Internet Web Site

    To Add a Bookmark • Restart Browser: → Restarts the browser. “FET Mobile Internet” “Bookmarks” • About..: Press [Options] to display the Options Menu. When you add a bookmark for the first time, press [New Displays the browser information Bookmark] then go to step 3. Visiting the FET Mobile Internet Web Select “New Bookmark”.
  • Page 62 To Delete Bookmarks → “FET Mobile Internet” “Bookmarks” Highlight the bookmark you wish to delete, then press [Options]. Select “Delete”. Saving incoming call screen and ringtone downloaded from the browser You can save incoming call screens and ringtones downloaded from the WAP browser to your Gallery. Select the screen or ringtone you wish to save.

  • Page 63: Gallery

    Gallery (M 6) Viewing Pictures → → “Gallery” “Picture Gallery” “Saved Pictures” Gallery contains several types of picture, sound and Select the file you wish to view. video clip data. Also included in Gallery are frequently The selected picture is displayed. used text message phrases and accessed WAP pages (addresses) which you can use.

  • Page 64: Editing Pictures

    Saving to Phonebook Editing Pictures You can use this option only for pictures saved in the → → “Gallery” “Picture Gallery” “Saved Pictures” handset 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 65 Sending a Picture File Downloading Picture Files (M 6-1-3) → → → → “Gallery” “Picture Gallery” “Saved Pictures” “Gallery” “Picture Gallery” “Download More” Highlight the file you wish to send. The picture file download site is displayed. Press [Options] and select “Send”. Select “As MMS”.

  • Page 66: Java™ Gallery

    (M 6-2) Java™ Gallery Downloading Applications Along with the preloaded Java™ application, Confirmation Screen downloaded Java™ applications are stored in Saved Before downloading the Java™ application you are Java™. asked to confirm what you are about to receive. Note After checking the information on the confirmation •...

  • Page 67: Sound Gallery

    Download More (M 6-2-2) Playing Back Sound Files → → → → “Gallery” “Java™ Gallery” “Download More” “Gallery” “Sound Gallery” “Saved Sounds” Select the Java™ application you wish to download. Select the sound file you wish to play back. The confirmation screen is displayed after a few To stop playback, press seconds.
  • Page 68 Using the Sound Files as Ringtone Note • Sounds with a faint icon cannot be sent attached to a → → “Gallery” “Sound Gallery” “Saved Sounds” message. Highlight the sound file you wish to use as ringtone. • Sounds protected with a copyright cannot be sent Press [Options] and select “Set as Ringtone”.

  • Page 69: Video Gallery

    Video Gallery (M 6-4) Note • Video clips protected with a copyright cannot be sent Video clips that are recorded by a video camera or attached to a message. video clips that are downloaded from mobile Internet • Video clips with a faint icon cannot be sent attached sites can be managed.

  • Page 70: Bookmarks

    For “Via Bluetooth” Recording Video Clips (M 6-4-2) The phone starts searching for Bluetooth wireless → → “Gallery” “Video Gallery” “Record Video” technology enabled devices within 10 metres. When For details, see “Recording Video Clips” on page 46. detected, a list of enabled devices is displayed allowing (M 6-4-3) Downloading Video Clip Files you to select the desired device.

  • Page 71: Text Templates

    Text Templates (M 6-6) Deleting Text Templates → You can register up to 20 text templates for use in text “Gallery” “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 72: My Chinese Beloved

    My Chinese Beloved (M 6-7) Press [Options] and select [OK]. You can store frequently used sentences in “My Deleting Entries Chinese Beloved” and quickly recall them later. → “Gallery” “My Chinese Beloved” Your phone can store up to 204 entries. Highlight the entry and press [Options].
  • Page 73 Long press O, then the Finding an Entry You can recall Chinese word entries by entering the following characters appear. first few characters. The following is an example from the Chinese User Dictionary. Please notice the word is already stored at this example. Note Press L (3 times quickly), This example is using...

  • Page 74: Memory Status

    Memory Status (M 6-8) This function helps you to check the memory status of Gallery. Memory status covers Java™ applications, pictures, sounds, and videos. → “Gallery” “Memory Status” Gallery...

  • Page 75: Java

    Java™ (M 1) Always Connect: Allows the Java™ application access without confirmation. (M 1-1) Java™ Gallery First Time: Informs you when the Java™ application The list of the Java™ Gallery is displayed. accesses the network for the first time. If Downloaded Java™...

  • Page 76: Java™ Wallpaper

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

  • Page 77: 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 78: Java™ Information

    To Set the Blinking Operation Java™ Reset (M 1-4-5) This setting enables the backlight to be controlled by To Reset All Items in Settings Menu the Java™ application. If set to “Off”, the backlight → → “Java™” “Settings” “Java™ Reset” cannot be turned on from the Java™...

  • Page 79: Organiser

    Organiser (M 3) To Set an Appointment Select the category. SIM Application (M 3-1) Enter the start date and start time. You can refer to the information on the SIM. Contact Select the duration of the alarm. your service provider for further details. Select the time to sound the remind.
  • Page 80 Sending a Schedule Entry Viewing an Entry → → “Organiser” “Calendar” “Organiser” “Calendar” Select the day including schedule entries you wish Select the day you wish to view. to send. The day view is displayed. Press [Options] and select “Send”. To Search By Date Select “Via Bluetooth”.

  • Page 81: Alarms

    Alarms (M 3-3) Deleting Entries In the monthly or daily view, press [Options]. Setting the Alarms Select “Delete”. The alarm function allows you to be alerted at a specified time. Select the desired option. Note that the alarm may not function correctly if the •...
  • Page 82 To Change the Vibration of Alarm Tone Editing the Alarm Setting → Select “Vibration” in step 4. “Organiser” “Alarms” Select the desired setting to edit. Select “Enable”, “Disable” or “Link to Sound”. For details on selecting a vibration, see “Vibration” Resetting an Alarm Setting on page 90.

  • Page 83: Calculator

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

  • Page 84: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder (M 3-5) Sending Voice Clips → This allows you to record a voice clip of up to 60 “Organiser” “Voice Recorder” seconds, which can be used to remind you of schedule Press to start recording. entries or be sent within a multimedia message. The Press to stop recording.

  • Page 85: Melody Editor

    Press P or R to specify the types of musical Melody Editor (M 3-6) notes or rest. You can create an original ringtone, or you can send a melody attached to a MMS message. For details on specifying the musical notes and rest, see “To Specify the Types of Notes and Rests”...
  • Page 86 To Specify the Musical Scale and Rest Note • The volume varies depending on the Ringer Volume Using the keys shown below, specify the musical scale settings (p. 90). The sound is deactivated when and rest. “Ringer Volume” is set to “Silent”. •...
  • Page 87 To specify a tie, press N after selecting the target To Specify the Types of Notes and Rests Press P or R repeatedly. notes. 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 88 Edit the data. • You can play back the melody in the selected tone by When you finish editing, press [Options] and select pressing [Options] and selecting “Play Current “Save”. Part” in step 4, or play back the syllable names in the Select “Save to Gallery”.

  • Page 89: Help List

    Copying and Pasting Notes You can copy and move a part of the melody to another position. Only original ringtones or editable melodies can be copied or moved. In the Score input screen, press [Options] and select “Copy” or “Cut”. Move the cursor to the first note to be copied or to be cut, then press Move the cursor to the last note to highlight the...

  • Page 90: Profiles

    Profiles (M 7) Silent: For use when silence is needed. All sounds are muted and you are alerted to calls with the vibrator. Profiles (M 7-1) Tone sound and vibration set can be customised for • Long press R to enter Profiles settings. each profile according to your environment.

  • Page 91: Assigning Melody

    Ringer Volume Select the ringtone you wish to use. You can adjust the ringer volume to one of 5 levels or a To hear the demo play, press . To stop playing, step tone, and silent. press again. “Profiles” Press [Options] and select “Assign”. Highlight the profile you wish to customise.
  • Page 92 Warning Tone • When the “Link to Sound” option is selected in step This function enables your phone to emit the warning 4, the vibrator synchronises with your selected tone when an error occurs. melody to pulse in time with the melody. Please note “Profiles”...
  • Page 93 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 94 Power On/Off Sound Select “Tone” and select from “Preset Melodies”, The phone can be set up to emit a sound when it is “Sound Gallery” or “Default Tone”. switched on or off. You can define the volume, duration When selecting “Default Tone”, go to step 8. and the melody to be used for this task.
  • Page 95 Echo Cancel “Profiles” This function is for cancelling irritating echoes, Press [Options] and select “Personalise”. especially when using the handsfree car kit. Select “Auto answer”. “Profiles” Select the desired time. Highlight the profile you wish to customise. Select “Off” to disable it. Press [Options] and select “Personalise”.

  • Page 96: Call Manager

    Call Manager (M 8) Sending Messages In call log list, highlight the call log you wish to (M 8-3) Call Log send a message to. The selected call log is displayed in detail. The phone will record the last 10 missed calls, received calls and dialled numbers.

  • Page 97: Speed Dial List

    Speed Dial List (M 8-4) Resetting Call Timers → → You can view and perform other operations for phone “Call Manager” “Call Timers” “Clear Timers” numbers registered in the Speed Dial List. Enter your handset code. → “Call Manager” “Speed Dial List” The default handset code is “0000”.

  • Page 98: Settings

    Settings (M 9) To Display Monthly Calendar You can display the monthly calendar during stand-by. By default, a two-month calendar is displayed. Display (M 9-1) → → → “Settings” “Display” “Main Display” You can change the settings of the screen. “Standby Calendar”...
  • Page 99 To Set Saved Pictures Show Clock → → → You can display the current date and/or time on the “Settings” “Display” “Main Display” “Assign Pictures” stand-by screen. → → → Select the desired situation to set the picture. “Settings” “Display” “Main Display”...
  • Page 100 → → → To Turn On/Off the Backlight whilst Charging with “Settings” “Display” “Main Display” “Display Saving” the Cigarette Lighter Charger With this setting On, the phone’s backlight is on when Select the desired time. the cigarette lighter charger is connected. Note →...
  • Page 101 Setting the External Display Display Setting Reset The display settings can be reset to their default To Select the Backlight Time Out settings. You can select the backlight time out for the external → → “Settings” “Display” “Set to Default” display.

  • Page 102: Call Settings

    Call Settings (M 9-2) Press Set various types of functions and services. If you select “No Answer” in step 1: (M 9-2-1) Select the period of time from 6 levels (05 to 30 Diverts seconds). This service is used to divert incoming calls to your voicemail system or to another number depending on Note certain conditions in which you cannot answer a call.
  • Page 103 Call Waiting Restrict Calls (M 9-2-2) (M 9-2-4) If you wish to be able to receive another incoming call This function lets you place restrictions on incoming whilst you have a call in progress, you must activate the and outgoing calls. To activate this option you will need Call Waiting service.
  • Page 104 To Cancel Settings (For “Incoming Calls”) → → • Bar All Incoming Calls: Restricts all incoming calls. “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” Select “Outgoing Calls” or “Incoming Calls”. • Bar if Abroad: Restricts all incoming calls when you are outside of the Select “Cancel All”.
  • Page 105 To Add a New Name Auto Redial (M 9-2-5) See “Automatic Redialling” on page 20. → → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” “Fixed Dialling No.” Minute Minder (M 9-2-6) Enter your PIN2 code, then press [OK]. Minute Minder function informs you of your talk time by sounding a tone after every minute.

  • Page 106: Date & Time

    (M 9-3) Date & Time Selecting the Time Format → → You need to set the correct time and date in order for “Settings” “Date & Time” “Time Format” your phone’s various time-based functions to work Select “12 hour” or “24 hour”. correctly.

  • Page 107: Language

    Language (M 9-4) Bluetooth (M 9-5-1) You can change the language that the phone uses to To Turn On or Off display messages. → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” → “Settings” “Language” “Switch On/Off” Select the desired language. Select “On” or “Off”. When you select “On”, the Bluetooth wireless setting is activated, and “...
  • Page 108 Paired Devices To Rename a Device You can activate, rename, and delete the paired device → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” in the list. “Paired Devices” Highlight the device you wish to rename. To Activate a Device → → → Press [Options] and select “Change Name”.
  • Page 109 Using the Handsfree Wireless Function Bluetooth Wireless Settings You can prevent other GX-T29 phones from To Activate Handsfree Devices recognising your phone, or turn the Bluetooth wireless → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” function off automatically to save battery power.
  • Page 110 To Turn Off Automatically To Turn the Authentication Request On or Off You can request the sender or receiver of the OBEX → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” → data to authenticate the passcode (exchanging the “Bluetooth Settings” “Bluetooth Time Out” passcode) before pairing devices.

  • Page 111: Network Settings

    PC Software To Add a New Network (M 9-5-2) By connecting your phone to a PC, you can transmit → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Select → pictures, sounds, video clips, Phonebook entries and Network” “Add New Network” schedule entries. Follow the procedure to select the If there is no entry, press and go to step 2.
  • Page 112 WAP/MMS Settings • “CSD Settings”: Bearer connection type “Phone No.”*: Access point number Note • In normal operation, you do not need to change “Line Type”: ISDN or analogue settings. “Username”: Username WAP Settings (*: Item to be set as mandatory) “Password”: Password •...

  • Page 113: Security

    • “CSD Settings”: Bearer connection type Press [Options] and select “Copy”. “Phone No.”*: Access point number Edit the new profile name. “Line Type”: ISDN or analogue To Delete the WAP/MMS Profile “Username”: Username → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Password”: Password Select from “WAP Settings” or “MMS Settings”. “Linger Time”: Linger time (0-99999 sec.) Highlight the desired profile.

  • Page 114: Master Reset

    Handset Lock Note • If you enter the wrong PIN code three times in step 2, The Handset Lock is an additional security feature the SIM card will lock. To remove the lock, contact which prevents unauthorised use of the phone or certain your service provider/SIM card vendor.

  • Page 115: Connecting Gx-T29 To Your Pc

    Connecting GX-T29 to Your PC GSM/GPRS Modem You can use GX-T29 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 GX-T29 to your PC using a USB port* or Bluetooth PC via Bluetooth wireless technology or USB interface.

  • Page 116: Handset Manager

    • It is not recommended that you make or answer calls To use the Handset Manager function, see “PC when you are using GX-T29 as a GSM/GPRS modem. Software” on page 110 and set your phone to Data 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 • Check to see if any error The phone does not 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 • Observe the rules concerning the use of mobile phones at petrol stations, chemical plants and at all Conditions of Use sites where a risk of explosion exists. Your phone conforms to international regulations Caring for your phone insofar as it is used under normal conditions and in •...
  • Page 120 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 121: Environment

    Others • Use only the aerial supplied or one approved by Sharp for your mobile phone. Using unauthorised or • As with any electronic storage unit, data may be lost modified aerials may damage the mobile phone. or corrupted under various circumstances.

  • Page 122: Precautions Concerning Vehicle Use

    2.0 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of body making or answering a call. tissue. Your Sharp mobile phone SAR value is 0.885 • Use of your phone’s function may interfere with the W/kg. This has been tested to ensure that this limit is vehicle’s electronic systems, such as the ABS anti-...
  • Page 123 Exposure to Radio Waves In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.

  • Page 124: Out Of Warranty List

    FCC and can be found under the Display spillage of food or liquid, influence from chemical Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after products or other acts beyond Sharp’s reasonable searching on FCC ID APYHRO00046. control (including but not limited to lifetime, and...

  • Page 125: Index

    Index Call Manager 95 Changing the input languages 26 Call Log 95 Entering 25 Accessories 7 Call Timers 96 Stroke mode 30 Alarms 80 Data Counter 96 Symbols and punctuation 28 Any Key Answer 94 My Numbers 96 T9 text input 27 Phonebook 34 Table of characters 25, 28 Battery 11...
  • Page 126 Setting up 52 Storing the phone number or Handset code 113 PC Software 110 e-mail address of a sender Handset lock 113 Phonebook 34 in the Phonebook 51 Changing the list 34 Turning the slide show setting Creating 35 Input languages 26 on or off 50 Dialling 36 Input method 26...
  • Page 127 Power on/off sound 93 SIM Application 78 Resetting 89 SIM card 11 Ringer volume 90 SMS 53 Vibration 90 Creating 54 Warning tone 91 Extracting phone numbers 55 Reading 54 Setting up 55 Right soft key 9 Sound Gallery 66 Speed dialling 19, 39 Security 112 Changing handset code 113...

  • Page 128: Quick Reference

    Messages Quick Reference Basic Operation Press during stand-by. Long press F . Power On/Off GX-T29 Press a or b to scroll. Enter number, press D . Make a call Press Press D . Answer a call Function Key Shortcuts Press F .
  • Page 129 GX-T29 Quick Reference Menu Press during stand-by mode. Press to navigate to required location. 1 Java™ 2 FET Mobile 3 Organiser 1-1 Java™ Gallery Internet 3-1 SIM Application* 1-2 Java™ Wallpaper 3-2 Calendar 2-1 Homepage 3-3 Alarms 1-3 Download More...
  • Page 130 English user manual: Maker: SHARP CORPORATION Importer: FarEasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd. Address: 468, Ruei Guang Rd., Nei Hu, Taipei Taiwan Tel: +886 2 8793 5000 www.fetnet.net FarEasTone mobile customers please dial 888 for customer services...

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