Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Ltd, declares that this GX15 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.
Introduction Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX15. About This User Guide This user guide is carefully designed to help you learn about your phone’s features and operations quickly and effectively. NOTICE • We strongly recommend that you keep separate permanent written records of all important data. Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory product under certain circumstances.
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Useful Functions and Services Your phone offers you the following features: • A built-in digital camera for taking pictures and video clips. • A message function for reading and creating SMS messages. • MMS (Multimedia Messaging Services) for personalising your phone in various ways. • A WAP browser for accessing information on the mobile Internet. • Java™ applications. You can also download various applications from Vodafone via the mobile Internet.
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................. 1 Useful Functions and Services ..................... 3 Your Phone .................................................. 7 Optional Accessories ................................... 7 Getting Started ............................................ 8 Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery ..... 10 Charging the Battery ..................................12 Turning Your Phone On and Off ............... 13 Keypad Lock ......................
Messages .................................................. 43 Multimedia (MMS) ...................................43 Text (SMS) ................................................48 Cell Broadcasts ..........................................51 Vodafone live! ........................................... 53 Starting the WAP Browser .........................53 Navigating a WAP Page .............................54 My Items .................................................... 57 Pictures ............................
Connecting GX15 to Your PC ................. 102 System Requirements .............................. 102 GSM/GPRS Modem ................................102 Handset Manager ..................................... 103 Software Installation ................................103 Note .......................................................... 103 Troubleshooting ...................................... 105 Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use ............................................................
Your Phone Please check the following carefully. Your phone should come complete with: • GSM 900/1800/1900 GPRS phone • Rechargeable Li-ion battery • AC charger • CD-ROM • User guide • Quickstart guide Optional Accessories • • • • • Li-ion Spare battery (XN-1BT30) Cigarette lighter charger (XN-1CL30) USB data cable (XN-1DC30) AC charger (XN-1QC30, XN-1QC31) Personal handsfree kit (XN-1ER20) The above accessories may not be available in all regions. For details, please contact your dealer.
Getting Started 1 2 8 13 19 3 17 9 10 4 5 6 11 12 7 14 Getting Started 18 20 21 22 15 1. Earpiece 2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): abcd Moves cursor to select menu items, etc. Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Contacts List entries in stand-by mode. Displays list of Applications Left arrow key: in stand-by mode. Right arrow key: Displays list of Saved Pictures in stand-by mode. 8 16 3. Centre Key: 4. Left Soft Key: A 5. Send Key: D Displays Main menu in stand-by mode and executes functions.
6. Voice Mail Key: G 7. * /Shift Key: P 8. Display 9. Right Soft Key: C 10.End/Power Key: F 11.Keypad 12.# Key: R Press and hold this key to connect to the Voice mail centre automatically. (Depends on the SIM card.) Switches character case among four modes: Abc, ABC, 123 and abc. Executes the function at the bottom right of the screen. Used to access “Vodafone live!” by opening the browser in stand-by mode. Ends a call, turns power on/ off. Switches symbol screens.
Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery 1. Slide off the battery cover ( ). 3. Hold the battery so that the metal contacts of the battery are facing down, slide the guides on the top of the battery into the battery slots , and then insert it . 1 2 2 2. Slide the SIM card into the SIM holder. 1 4. Replace the battery cover and slide it as shown below. SIM card Note • Make sure that only 3V SIM cards are used. • Make sure that the standard accessory battery (XN-1BT30) is used.
Removing the SIM Card and the Battery 1. Make sure to turn off your phone and disconnect the charger and other accessories. Slide off the battery cover ( ). 3. Hold down gently out of the SIM holder whilst sliding the SIM card . 1 1 2 2 2. Pick up the battery using the protruding edge and remove the battery from the phone. Battery Disposal The device is supported by a battery.
Charging the Battery You must charge the battery for at least 2 hours before using your phone for the first time. Using the Charger 1. Remove the cover of the external connector, and connect the charger to the external socket located at the bottom of the phone by pressing both sides indicated with arrows. Connect the charger to an AC outlet. Keep the cover in a safe place so as not to lose it. Note • Charging time may vary depending on the state of the battery and other conditions.
To Charge Using the Cigarette Lighter Charger The optional cigarette lighter charger supplies power for charging from the cigarette lighter socket of a car. Battery Level Indicator The current battery level is displayed in the upper right hand side of the screen. Low Battery During Use When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound and the “ ” is displayed on the screen. If you are using your phone and you hear the “low battery” alarm, attach your charger as soon as possible.
To Copy Contacts List from the SIM Card When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the first time and start the Contacts List application, you are asked whether you wish to copy Contacts List entries on the SIM card. Follow the on-screen instructions, or you can do it later using the Contacts List menu as follows: “Contacts” → “Contacts List” → [Options] → “Advanced” → “Copy All Entries” 1. Select “From SIM to Handset”.
Display Indicators Status Indicators 1. / : Strength of received signal / Service out of range Status indicators 2. : GPRS enabled and within range — flashes during GRPS transmission. 3. / / 4. / : : Alerts [Text message / Multimedia message / WAP] Current application [executed (colour) / suspended (grey)] 5. (No display)/ / / / / : Current profile [Normal / Meeting / Activity / Car / Headset / Silent] Left soft key Right soft key 6. : 7. Centre key/Navigation keys 8.
9. / 10. : 11. : 12. / 13. : Secured WAP page displayed Call in progress : : Current WAP or MMS communication mode [CSD / GPRS] Battery level 14. : 15. : “Ringer Volume” (p. 84) set to “Silent” 16. : Vibration alert (p. 85) enabled 17. : 18. / 19. : Bluetooth wireless setting [enabled / handsfree headset / handsfree car kit] 20. : Data communication mode enabled 21. : Fax communication mode enabled 22. : Outbox contains unsent multimedia messages 23.
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. In certain procedures, you will need to press one of the soft keys (indicated in square brackets), which are displayed at the bottom left and right of the screen.
Call Functions Making a Call International Calls 1. Press and hold P until a “+” (international dialling prefix) sign is displayed. 1. Enter the area code and the phone number you wish 2. Enter the country code, followed by the area code Emergency Calls Speed Dialling to dial and press D to dial. If you enter the wrong number, press [Clear] to delete the number to the left of the cursor. 1. Enter 112 or 911 (international emergency number) using the keypad and press D to dial.
Redialling You can redial numbers in the call log. Select from specific categories or “All Calls”. Specific category contains up to 10 numbers and the “All Calls” list contains up to 30. 1. Press D during stand-by. 2. Select the category from “All Calls”, “Dialled Numbers”, “Missed Calls” or “Received Calls”. To switch logs, press c or d. 3. Select the phone number you wish to call. 4. Press D to redial the call.
• If the number is a restricted number, the display shows “Withheld”. • When receiving a call from the person whose picture is registered in the Contacts List, receiving display and the picture are displayed alternately. Rejecting an Incoming Call 1. Press F or press and hold the side-up or sidedown key whilst the phone is ringing to reject a call you do not wish to answer. Letting the Caller Know You are Unavailable 1.
Putting a Call on Hold This function allows you to manage two calls at the same time. If you wish to make another call whilst you are talking to someone, you can put the current call on hold to call someone else. To Make Another Call during a Call 1. During a call, press [Options]. 2. Select “Hold”. The current call is put on hold. 3. To retrieve a call, press [Options] and select “Retrieve”. 4. Enter the phone number you wish to make another call to, then press D.
Accessing SMS Menu During a Call 1. During a call, press [Options] and select “Text”. The following options are available: “Create Message” to make an SMS, or “Inbox”, “Sent” or “Drafts” to access these folders. For details on SMS, see “Text (SMS)” on page 48. Conference Call Conference call is a call with more than 2 participants. You may include up to 5 participants in a conference call. To Make a Conference Call To make a conference call, you must have one active call and one held call. 1.
To Add New Participants to the Conference Call 1. Press [Options] and select “Dial”. 2. Enter the number you wish to include in the conference call and press D to dial. 3. Press [Options] and select “Multiparty”. 4. Select “Conference All” to join the conference call. If you wish to add other participants, repeat steps 1 to 4. To End the Call with a Conference Call Participant 1. During a conference call, highlight the person that you wish to disconnect from the conference call. 2.
Entering Characters Key When entering characters to create Contacts List entries, text messages or multimedia messages, etc., press the corresponding keys. In multi-tap input method, press each key until the desired character is displayed. For example, press H once for the letter “A” or twice for the letter “B”. Table of Characters Pressing each key scrolls characters in the following order. The order varies depending on the language selected.
Changing the Input Languages You can change the input language on the text entry screen. 1. On the text entry screen, press [Options]. 2. Select “Input Language”. If “Input Language” is not displayed, select “Text Options” and then select “Input Language”. 3. Select the desired language. Changing the Input Method T9 Text Input T9 text input method is a shortcut to enter text easily and quickly. 1. On the text entry screen, press and hold R to enter T9 mode. 2. Press [Options]. 3. Select “Input Method”.
My Dictionary You can create your own word list for T9 text input. 1. On the text entry screen in T9 mode, press [Options]. 2. Select “My Dictionary”. If “My Dictionary” is not displayed, select “Text Options” and then select “My Dictionary”. 3. Select “Add New Word” and enter a new word. To edit a word in the list 1. On the text entry screen in T9 mode, press [Options]. 2. Select “My Dictionary”. If “My Dictionary” is not displayed, select “Text Options” and then select “My Dictionary”. 3.
Using the Menu Accessing Applications Shortcut Keys You can shortcut to the specified menus by pressing 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”. Example: To Access “Language” Sub Menu Using Shortcut Keys Press O L. Note • The shortcut keys work for the first three menu levels only. 1. Press during stand-by. The Main menu is displayed. 2.
List of Menu Functions Menu No./ Main Menu 1 Games & More 2 Vodafone live! 3 Applications 4 Messages 28 Using the Menu Menu No.
Contacts List (M 8-1) You can store the phone numbers and e-mail addresses of your friends, family and colleagues in the Contacts List. Your phone can store up to 640 phone numbers. In a Contacts List, you can store the following items. Items stored in the handset memory First Name Last Name Tel Private Tel Office Tel Mobile Private E-mail Private E-mail Business Address Note Tip • There is no character limit for entering text into the above fields when using the internal memory.
Add New Contact (M 8-2) You can choose either the phone or SIM card memory locations to store the new entry. For switching locations, see “Selecting the Storage Memory” on page 29. The amount of phone numbers that you can store to the SIM card is dependent on its capacity. Contact your network operator for details. “Contacts” → “Add New Contact” If you select the “Choose before Saving” option for the memory to be used, the selection is between “To Handset” and “To SIM”. 1.
Copying a Single Entry from Handset to SIM Card “Contacts” → “Contacts List” 1. Select the desired entry. 2. Highlight the desired phone number. 3. Press [Options] and select “Copy to SIM”. Finding a Name and Number “Contacts” → “Contacts List” 1. Enter the first few letters of the name. Search results are displayed in alphabetical order. 2. Select the desired entry. Tip • You can select the Contacts location from “Handset Memory”, “SIM Memory” or “Both” before searching.
Editing Contacts List Entries Viewing Groups “Contacts” → “Contacts List” → [Options] → “Edit” 1. Select the field you wish to edit, and modify the information. 2. Press [Save] when finished. You can set group icons when storing Contacts entries so that you can easily find and edit them. “Contacts” → “Contacts List” → [Options] → “Advanced” → “Group” → “View Groups” 1. Select the desired group. “ ” appears next to the selected group. Select the group again to cancel, and the checkbox becomes unchecked.
5. Select “Preset Sounds” or “My Sounds”. 6. Select the desired ringtone. For details on selecting a ringtone, see “Assigning Ringtone” on page 85. 7. Select “Vibration” and select from “On”, “Off” or “On & Link to Sound”. For details on selecting a vibration, see “Vibration” on page 85. 8. Press [OK]. Assigning a Ringtone to Each Contacts List Entry A specified ringtone or vibration setting can be associated to a pre-registered entry. “Contacts” → “Contacts List” 1. Select the desired entry. 2.
Setting Contacts List Entries in the Speed Dial List “Contacts” → “Contacts List” 1. Select the desired entry. 2. Highlight the desired phone number. 3. Press [Options] and select “Add to Speed Dial”. 4. Select the desired list number. Tip • The nine digit keys correspond to list numbers. • To view the speed dial list, see page 82. Sending a Contacts List Entry “Contacts” → “Contacts List” 1. Highlight the desired entry. 2. Press [Options] and select “Send Contact”. 3.
Camera (M 5) Your phone has an integrated digital camera. This allows you to take and send pictures or video clips wherever you are. Take Picture (M 5-1) Put the phone into the digital camera mode to take a picture. Pictures are saved in Saved Pictures in JPEG format in the following three picture sizes. L: 480 × 640 dots M: 240 × 320 dots S: 120 × 160 dots Taking Pictures “Camera” → “Take Picture” The preview is displayed through the screen. 1. Press or the Camera key to take the picture.
Taking a Self-Portrait To take a self-portrait, hold the phone with the mirror facing you whilst holding the phone at least 40 cm away. Press or the Camera key to take the picture. Using the Zoom Function Press c or d to change the zooming ratio. Zooming ratio indicators : Magnification. Note • When “Picture Size” is set to “S”, the zoom function has 3 magnifications (×1, ×2, ×4). • When “Picture Size” is set to “M”, the zoom function has 2 magnifications (×1, ×2).
In the Case of No Available Memory When the number of pictures that can be taken becomes 3 or less, the remaining shots indicator in the upper left of the screen turns red. (The number of pictures that can be taken is approximate.) Even if the number of pictures that can be taken becomes 0, you can continue to take and save pictures until the message, “Memory full. Please delete some data!” appears. After which, you can save the picture.
2. Press or the Camera key to start the delay timer. 10 seconds after the timer sounds, the shutter sounds, and the camera takes a picture. Note • The countdown sounds whilst the delay timer is operating. • If or the Camera key is pressed whilst the delay timer is operating, the picture is taken instantly. • The zoom function with c or d, or brightness adjustment of the picture with a or b, is unavailable whilst the delay timer is operating.
Selecting a Frame You can select the frame from preset patterns. You can also select a frame in Saved Pictures. “Camera” → “Take Picture” → [Options] → “Add Frame” 1. Select “Preset Frame” or “My Pictures”. 2. Select the desired frame. The selected frame is confirmed on the display. 3. Press . Note • When “Picture Size” is set to “L”or “M”, you cannot use the Frame function. • When you activate the Continuous Shot, you cannot use the Frame function.
2. Select “Save”. “Saving (file name) to My Items…” is displayed, then the video clip is registered. To preview a video clip before saving, select “Preview”. To send a video clip by multimedia message after recording the video clip, select “Save and Send”. To record a voice clip again, press [Cancel]. Remaining sets indicator 123 : Indicates the remaining sets of video clips that can be recorded. Using the Zoom Function Press c or d to change the zooming ratio. Zooming ratio indicators : Magnification.
In the Case of No Available Memory When the number of video clips that can be recorded becomes 3 or less, the remaining sets indicator in the upper left of the screen turns red. (The number of sets that can be recorded is approximate.) Even if the number of video clips that can be recorded becomes 0, you can continue to record and save video clips until the message, “Memory full. Please delete some data!” appears. After which, you can save the video clip.
Using the Timer (Delay Timer) To Record a Video Clip with the Timer “Camera” → “Record Video” → [Options] → “Delay Timer” 1. Select “On” or “Off”. “ ” is displayed on the screen and the phone returns to video camera mode. 2. Press or the Camera key to start the delay timer. 10 seconds after the timer sounds, the camera starts recording the video clip. Note • The countdown sounds whilst the delay timer is operating.
Messages (M 4) Your phone allows you to send and receive text or multimedia and to receive WAP alerts. Multimedia (MMS) (M 4-2) About Multimedia Messaging Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) allows you to send and receive multimedia messages with graphical images, photographs, sound, animations or video clips attached. Note • Some MMS functions may not always be available depending on your network. Contact your network operator for more information.
• To add more recipients, select “Add Contact” in step 3. Select “To” or “Cc” and select the desired number of the recipient. Then enter the phone number or e-mail address. To Send a Message Template MMS Your phone provides message templates with an image and voice attachment that help you create easily. A → “Multimedia” → “Create Message” → [Options] → “Message Template” A confirmation screen asking whether you wish to discard the current text is displayed. 1. Confirm by selecting [Yes] or [No]. 2.
If You Select “Off” • You can attach a maximum of 20 pictures, sounds or video clips and up to 2000 characters of text (up to the message total 30 Kbytes or 100 Kbytes limit). Inserting Attached Data You can send pictures, sounds and video clips saved in the handset memory attached to multimedia messages. When attaching video clips, “Slide Show” must be set to “Off”. A → “Multimedia” → “Create Message” 1. Press [Options] and select from “Picture”, “Sound” or “Video”. 2. Select the desired file name.
Storing the Phone Number or E-mail Address of a Sender in the Contacts List A → “Multimedia” → “Inbox” 1. Highlight the message from which you want to store the phone number or e-mail address. 2. Press [Options] and select “Save Sender”. For details on entering a name, see “Add New Contact” on page 30. Retrieving MMS When “ ” is in the Inbox, the following can be done. A → “Multimedia” → “Inbox” 1. Highlight the alert you wish to download. 2. Press [Options] and select “Download”.
• Slide Show (On, Off): Enables or disables Slide Show when sending a message. • Message Size (30KB, 100KB): Sets the maximum message size that can be sent. • Advanced • Priority: Prioritises composed messages. • Delivery Report: Enables Delivery Report. • Expiry Time: Sets Expiry Time for a message to be stored in the Server. • Sender Visibility: Displays the information about the sender. • Slide Interval: Sets the slide display time when sending a message. 2. Change each item.
Note • The items Name, House No. / Street and Postcode are necessary to complete sending MMS postcards. • Information for a recipient Name (mandatory): Name of the recipient for a postcard up to 50 characters Additional Info (optional): Additional information of the recipient up to 50 characters House No.
Creating and Sending a New SMS (M 4-3-1) A → “Text” → “Create Message” 1. Enter your message. To use the text template, move the cursor to the point you wish to insert the template. Press [Options] and select “Text Template” and then select the desired template. 2. Enter the phone number of the recipient. 3. Select “Send”. The phone begins the sending process and the SMS is sent. After the message has been sent, the message is added to the Sent box.
Extracting Phone Numbers from the Received Messages and Making a Call You can make a call using the phone number embedded in the received SMS message. A → “Text” → “Inbox” 1. Select the message from which you wish to extract phone numbers. 2. Press [Options] and select “Extract Numbers”. Telephone numbers embedded in the message are displayed. 3. Highlight the phone number. 4. Press [Options] and select “Make Call”. To save this phone number in the Contacts List, select “Save Number”.
Optimisation When set “On” (default), double-byte characters such as European characters with an accent are converted into single-byte characters and sent. When “Off”, double-byte characters are sent as displayed. Please note that you may be charged double for doublebyte characters sent in an SMS when Optimisation is set “Off”. A → “Text” → “Settings” → “Optimisation” 1. Select “On” or “Off”.
Subscribing to Cell Broadcasts Select the page of the cell broadcast message that you want. F → “Cell Broadcasts” → “Settings” → “Set Info Subjects” → “Add/Remove” 1. Select the desired page. 2. Press F. Tip • If the desired page is not in the list that appears in step 1, select “Create Subject” before step 1, then enter the subject code to add a page. For details on the subject code, contact your service provider.
Vodafone live! (M 2) Your phone is already configured to access Vodafone live! and the mobile internet*. Vodafone live! is a new mobile internet portal which is your gateway to a new world of information, games, music and services. Because your phone uses GPRS, a system that is much faster than previous ways of getting mobile information. Also, the connection is ‘always on’ which means there is no need to wait for dialling up.
Navigating a WAP Page • a b c d: Move the highlights around in the screen. • : Executes the option displayed in the lower centre of the screen. • A: Launches browser option menu. • C: Selects an action displayed in the lower right corner of the screen. Used to access “Vodafone live!” by opening the browser. • Q (press and hold): Starts the “Go to URL”. • G to O (press and hold): Starts the Bookmark (WAP). • F: 54 Exits the browser (short press). Turns off the phone.
• Reload page: Refreshes the contents of the WAP page. • Advanced...: • Show URL: Displays the URL of the site you are currently browsing. • Save page: Saves the page you are currently browsing to your list of Snap Shots. • Snapshots: Displays a list of Snap Shots. • Alert inbox: Displays a list of WAP push messages. You can receive push messages via WAP Services. This means that a service provider sends WAP content to your phone, without any set up. • Settings: Includes “Downloads”, etc.
To Delete Bookmarks 1. Select “View bookmarks”. 2. Select “More…”. 3. Highlight a bookmark page you wish to delete. 4. Press [Options] and select “Delete”. 5. Press [Options] and select “OK”. Setting the Hotkeys to Web Page Bookmarks You can access Web pages quickly by pressing the shortcut keys (hotkeys). Follow the following to assign shortcuts. 1. Select “View bookmarks”. 2. Select “More…”. 3. Highlight a bookmark page you wish to edit. 4. Press [Options] and select “Hotkeys”.
My Items (M 6) My Items contains several types of picture, sound and video clip data. Also included in My Items are frequently used text message phrases and accessed WAP pages (addresses) which you can use. You can also transmit picture, sound and video clip data via infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology to OBEXenabled phones. Pictures (M 6-1) Pictures that are taken by a digital camera or images that are downloaded from mobile Internet sites can be managed.
Saving to Contacts List You can use this option only for pictures saved in the handset memory. “My Items” → “Pictures” → “Saved Pictures” 1. Highlight the file you wish to add to Contacts List. 2. Press [Options] and select “Add to Contact”. To overwrite, select “Existing Contact” and select the data you wish to save to. If the picture size exceeds 120 dots in width or 160 dots in height, specify the area you wish to display. To save as a new entry, select “New Contact”.
Note • Pictures with a faint icon cannot be sent attached to a message. • MMS Postcard service may not be available on all networks. Contact your network operator for more information. Games & More (M 6-2) Tip • For details on transmitting My Items data, see “Sending My Items Data to OBEX-enabled Phones” on page 63. Using Applications Various kinds of Vodafone specific applications can be used in this phone. To use applications, download the applications via the mobile Internet.
Downloading Applications Confirmation Screen Before downloading the application you are asked to confirm what you are about to receive. After checking the information on the confirmation screen, the application can be downloaded. Note • User authentication may be required before downloading the application on some information screens. Executing Applications (M 6-2-1) “My Items”→ “Games & More” → “Applications” Downloaded applications are sequentially displayed from the latest one. 1.
Playing Back Sound Files “My Items” → “Sounds” → “Saved Sounds” 1. Select the file you wish to play back. To stop playback, press . Note • This option may not be available in all regions. Using the Sound Files as Ringtone “My Items” → “Sounds” → “Saved Sounds” 1. Highlight the file you wish to use as ringtone. 2. Press [Options] and select “Set as Ringtone”. The selected sound is automatically used for the ringtone of the current Profiles. Note • Files in AMR or WAVE format cannot be used for the ringtone.
4. Select the file format “SMAF”, “MIDI” or “i Melody”. Downloading Sound Files (M 6-3-4) “My Items” → “Sounds” → “More Sounds” The sound file download site is displayed. Videos (M 6-4) Video clips that are recorded by a video camera or video clips that are downloaded from mobile Internet sites can be managed. Tip • The volume varies depending on the Multimedia Volume settings (p. 87). The volume is 0 when “Multimedia Volume” is set to “Silent”.
Sending My Items Data to OBEX-enabled Phones Choose the appropriate menu. “My Items” → “Pictures” → “Saved Pictures” “My Items” → “Sounds” → “Saved Sounds” “My Items” → “Videos” → “Saved Videos” 1. Highlight the desired file. 2. Press [Options] and select “Send”. 3. Select “Via Bluetooth” or “Via Infrared”. The phone starts searching for Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices within 10 metres, or an infrared-enabled device within 20 centimetres.
Editing Text Templates “My Items” → “Text Templates” 1. Highlight the number you wish to edit. 2. Press [Options] and select “Edit”. 3. Enter new text and press . Viewing Text Templates “My Items” → “Text Templates” The list of Text Templates is displayed. 1. Highlight the number you wish to view. 2. Press [Options] and select “View”. Deleting Text Templates “My Items” → “Text Templates” 1. Highlight the text template you wish to delete. 2. Press [Options] and select “Delete”.
Games & More (M 1) Applications (M 1-1) The list of Java™ applications is displayed. Downloaded applications are displayed in order starting from the latest one. Executing Applications For details on executing applications, see “Executing Applications” on page 60. Setting Permission When using applications that access the network, you may need online security against data theft or tampering especially for monetary transactions.
To Reset Permissions You can reset all permissions you made “Games & More” → “Applications” 1. Highlight the desired Java™ applications. 2. Press [Options] and select “Reset Permissions”. Screensavers (M 1-2) You can download screensaver applications for the stand-by screen. “Games & More” → “Screensavers” → “Switch On/Off” 1. Select “On” or “Off”. Note • If you select “On” and a screensaver application is not set, a list displaying available screensavers appears, asking you to make a selection.
Resume Time (M 1-2-4) You can set the time period for the screensaver application to activate. “Games & More” → “Screensavers” → “Resume Time” 1. Enter the resume time in two digits using the digit key. More Games (M 1-3) You can download applications. “Games & More” → “More Games” The application download site is displayed. 1. Select the application you wish to download. After a WAP browser is displayed variously, the confirmation screen will appear after a whilst. 2. Press [Get] to start downloading. 3.
Sound Volume (M 1-4-2) You can set the volume of the application such as sound effect to one of the five levels or silent. When “Multimedia Volume” (p. 87) is set to “Silent”, this setup has priority. “Games & More” → “Settings” → “Sound Volume” The current volume level is displayed. 1. Press a to increase the volume or press b to decrease the volume. Backlight (M 1-4-3) “Games & More” → “Settings” → “Backlight” → “Switch On/Off” 1. Select from “Always On”, “Always Off” or “Normal Settings”.
Reset (M 1-4-5) To Reset All Items in Settings Menu “Games & More” → “Settings” → “Set to Default” 1. Enter your handset code. The default handset code is “0000”. For details on changing the handset code, see “To Change Handset Code” on page 101. Java™ Information (M 1-5) The information about the license belonging to Java™ can be displayed.
Applications (M 3) SIM Application (M 3-1) You can refer to the information on the SIM. Contact your service provider for further details. Alarms (M 3-2) Setting the Alarms The alarm function allows you to be alerted at a specified time. Note that the alarm may not function correctly if the clock has not been set. “Applications” → “Alarms” 1. Select the blank setting. 2. Enter the desired time. To Change the Type of Alarm Tone Select “Set Alarm Tone”. 3. 4. 5. 6. 70 Select “Tone”.
Editing the Alarm Setting “Applications” → “Alarms” 1. Select the desired setting and edit it. Resetting an Alarm Setting “Applications” → “Alarms” 1. Select the alarm you wish to reset. 2. Select “Reset Alarm”. Calculator (M 3-3) The calculator function performs the 4 arithmetic calculations using up to 12 digits. “Applications” → “Calculator” → “Calculator” The calculator is displayed on the display. Key operations for calculation are as follows. Resetting All Alarm Settings “Applications” → “Alarms” 1.
Rate Conversion (M 3-3-2) You can also use the calculator as a currency calculator to convert from/to a home currency using a conversion rate that you enter. To Set a Currency Conversion Rate “Applications” → “Calculator” → “Exchange Rate” 1. Select “Foreign -> Domestic” or “Domestic -> Foreign”. 2. Enter the currency conversion rate. To delete all digits, press [Clear]. To Convert a Value “Applications” → “Calculator” → “Calculator” 1. Enter the value to be converted. 2.
Tip • The volume varies depending on the Multimedia Volume settings (p. 87). To adjust the volume, press a or b, or the side-up or side-down key. The volume is 0 when “Multimedia Volume” is set to “Silent”. • You can also activate Voice Recorder by pressing , then R during stand-by. Sending Voice Clips “Applications” → “Voice Recorder” 1. Press to start recording. 2. Press to stop recording. 3. Select “Save and Send”. For details on creating a message, see “Creating a New MMS” on page 43.
4. Press the digit keys to specify the musical scale and • To specify the types of notes or rests, see page 75. rest. For details on specifying the sound level and rest, see “To Specify the Musical Scale and Rest” on page 75. 5. Press P or R to specify the types of musical notes or rest. For details on specifying the musical notes and rest, “To Specify the Types of Notes and Rests” on page 75. 6. Press d after inputting one note. Input the next note after the cursor moves to the right. 7.
To Specify the Musical Scale and Rest Using the keys shown below, specify the musical scale and rest. Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Rest G H I J K L M Q When you press the key shown above once, a crotchet is specified in the middle scale (no mark). When you press the same key repeatedly, the note will shift cycle through the available octave ranges. L L To Specify the Types of Notes and Rests Press P or R repeatedly.
If the cursor is positioned next to a note, you can repeat the note immediately left of the cursor when a or b is pressed. To Set the Tone The phone can play notes using different instruments. You can select from 128 basic tones (8 types of: Pianos, Chimes, Organs, Guitars, Basses, Strings 1, Strings 2, Brasses, Reeds, Flutes/Pipes, Synth Leads, Synth Pads, Synth Effects, Ethnics, Percussions, and Effects) and 61 extended tones (40 types of Drums FM and 21 types of Drums WT). 1.
5. Edit the data. 6. When you finish editing, press [Options] and select “Save”. 7. Select “Save to My Items”. 8. Select “Overwrite” or “New”. Note • When the number of voices is modified in step 5, the confirmation message may be displayed. When you press [Yes], a section of the melody may be deleted. Tip • You can delete the melody after or before the cursor by pressing [Options] and selecting “Del. after cursor” or “Del. before cursor”. 3. Move the cursor to the last note to highlight the area. 4.
Calendar (M 7) Calendar allows you to easily schedule appointments or events, which are associated with the date and time. These entries can also be sent via infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology to a PC to share the same schedules. Creating a New Entry “Calendar” 1. Highlight the desired day to which you want to add an event. 2. Press [Options] and select “New Entry”. 3. Select from “Appointment”, “All Day Event” or “Anniversary”. To Set an Appointment Enter the subject, start time and end time.
Sending a Schedule Entry “Calendar” 1. Select the day including schedule entries you wish to send. 2. Select “Via Bluetooth” or “Via Infrared”. The phone starts searching for Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices within 10 metres, or an infrared-enabled device within 20 centimetres. When an infrared-enabled device is detected, the infrared connection is established and the entry is sent. When Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices are detected, a list of enabled devices is displayed. 3.
Deleting Entries 1. In the monthly or daily view, press [Options]. 2. Select “Delete”. 3. Select the desired option. • “This Appointment”:(daily view only) Deletes the selected appointment. • “All this Day”: Deletes all entries for the selected day. • “All this Month”: Deletes all entries for the selected month. • “Up to Last Month”: Deletes all entries from the last month to the selected month. • “All Schedules”: Deletes all entries in this application.
Contacts (M 8) Call Log (M 8-3) The phone will record the last 10 missed calls, received calls and dialled numbers. Viewing Call Log “Contacts” → “Call Log” 1. Select from “All Calls”, “Dialled Numbers”, “Missed Calls”, or “Received Calls”. The selected call log list is displayed. 2. Select the phone number you wish to view. If you wish to dial the number, press D. Call log “1” is the most recent. When you press b, call log “2” is displayed. Sending Messages 1.
Speed Dial List (M 8-4) Call Timers (M 8-6) You can view and perform other operations for phone numbers registered in the Speed Dial List. “Contacts” → “Speed Dial List” The names and phone numbers stored in the Speed Dial List are displayed in order. This function lets you check the duration of your calls. My Numbers (M 8-5) You can check your own voice, data and fax phone numbers. “Contacts” → “My Numbers” 1. Select the phone number you wish to check from “Voice”, “Data” or “Fax”.
Call Costs (M 8-8) Checking the Cost of the Last Call “Contacts” → “Call Costs” → “Last Call” The cost of the last call is displayed. Setting the Charge Limit This function is useful if you wish to make sure you do not exceed a certain charge limit. “Contacts” → “Call Costs” → “Max Cost” → “Set Limit” 1. Enter your PIN2 code. 2. Enter a value. To enter a decimal point, press R. Checking the Total Call Cost “Contacts” → “Call Costs” → “All Calls” The cost of all calls is displayed.
Settings (M 9) Profiles (M 9-1) Tone sound and vibration set can be customised for each profile according to your environment. There are 6 profiles including one user definable profile: Normal, Meeting, Activity, Car, Headset and Silent. Activating a Profile “Settings” → “Profiles” 1. Select the desired profile. Note • When a profile is set, the corresponding icon described on page 15 is displayed on the stand-by screen.
3. Select “Ringer Volume”. The current volume level is displayed. 4. Press a to increase the ringer volume or press b to decrease the ringer volume and then press . To select “Step Tone”, press a at level 5. To select “Silent”, press b at level 1. Assigning Ringtone You can select the ringtone from 28 tones including 5 patterns, 13 sound effects and 10 melodies. You can also select a sound in Saved Sounds as the default ringtone excluding the AMR or WAVE format. “Settings” → “Profiles” 1.
Alerts You can personalise profiles for alerts including warning tone, message alert and low battery alert. Warning Tone Your phone emits the warning tone when an error occurs. “Settings” → “Profiles” 1. Highlight the profile you wish to customise. 2. Press [Options] and select “Personalise”. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select “Alerts”. Select “Warning tone”. Select “Switch On/Off”. Select “Volume” and select from “High”, “Middle” or “Low”. 7. Select “Tone” and select “Preset Sounds” or “My Sounds”. 8.
Keypad Tones When the keypad tone is set on, you will hear a confirmation tone each time you press any keys. “Settings” → “Profiles” 1. Highlight the profile you wish to customise. 2. Press [Options] and select “Personalise”. 3. Select “Keypad Tones”. 4. Select “Switch On/Off” and select “On”. Select “Off” to cancel. 5. Select “Volume” and select from “High”, “Middle” or “Low”. 6. Select “Tone” and select from “Preset Sounds”, “My Sounds” or “Default Tone”. When selecting “Default Tone”, go to step 8. 7.
Echo Reduction This function is for reducing irritating echoes, especially when using the handsfree car kit. “Settings” → “Profiles” 1. Highlight the profile you wish to customise. 2. Press [Options] and select “Personalise”. 3. Select “Echo Reduction”. 4. Select “On” or “Off”. Any Key Answer You can also answer a call by pressing any key except F or [Busy]. For details, see page 19. “Settings” → “Profiles” 1. Select the profile you wish to customise. 2. Press [Options] and select “Personalise”. 3.
Assigning the Pictures Pictures can be displayed when turning the power on or off, when receiving an incoming call, or when operating the alarm. Pictures taken by a digital camera or images downloaded from a WAP site can be used. To Set Built-in Pictures “Settings” → “Display” → “Graphics” 1. Select the desired situation to set the picture. 2. Select “Preset Animation” when you select “Power On” or “Power Off” in step 1.
Tip • When you purchase this phone, Backlight is set to 15 seconds. To Select the Backlight Time Out “Settings” → “Display” → “Backlight” → “Time Out” 1. Select “On” or “Off”. To Turn On/Off the Backlight whilst Charging with the Cigarette Lighter Charger With this setting On, the phone’s backlight is on when the cigarette lighter charger is connected. “Settings” → “Display” → “Backlight” → “In Car” 1. Select the desired time.
Call Settings (M 9-4) Set various types of functions and services. Diverts (M 9-4-1) This service is used to divert incoming calls to your voice mail system or to another number depending on certain conditions in which you cannot answer a call. To Divert Calls “Settings” → “Call Settings” → “Diverts” 1. Select one of the following options. • “All Calls”: Diverts all voice calls without ringing. • “When Busy”: Diverts incoming calls when you are on a call.
Call Waiting (M 9-4-2) If you wish to be able to receive another incoming call whilst you have a call in progress, you must activate the Call Waiting service. “Settings” → “Call Settings” → “Call Waiting” 1. Select “On” or “Off”. Note • The Call Waiting service may not be available on all mobile phone networks. Contact your network operator for more information. Showing Your Phone Number (M 9-4-3) This lets you control whether to show your phone number when calling another party or not.
• Bar if Abroad: Restricts all incoming calls when you are outside of the coverage from your registered network operator. 3. Select one of the following options. • “All Services”: Restricts all services. • “Voice Calls”: Restricts all voice calls. • “Data”: Restricts all data calls. • “Fax”: Restricts all fax calls. • “Messages”: Restricts all messages. • “All except msgs”: Restricts all services except messages. 4. Select “On” or “Off”. 5. Enter the network password.
Changing the Network Password “Settings” → “Call Settings” → “Restrict Calls” → “Change Password” 1. Enter the old network password. 2. Enter a new network password. 3. Enter a new network password again. If you enter the incorrect password, you are asked to enter the password again. 4. Press . Auto Redial (M 9-4-5) See “Automatic Redialling” on page 19. Minute Minder (M 9-4-6) Minute Minder function informs you of your talk time by sounding a tone after every minute.
Setting the Time Zone “Settings” → “Date & Time” → “Time Zone” → “Change Zone” 1. Press c or d to select the home city to set. Customising the Time Zone “Settings” → “Date & Time” → “Time Zone” → “Set Custom Zone” 1. Enter the time-zone differences using the digit keys. Pressing P switches between – and +. Changing the Language (M 9-6) You can change the language that the phone uses to display messages. “Settings” → “Language” 1. Select the desired language.
To Search for Devices to be Paired For using the Bluetooth wireless function, you need to search for other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices to establish contact with your phone. Keep your phone within a distance of 10 metres before searching. “Settings” → “Connectivity” → “Bluetooth” → “Search for Devices” The phone starts searching for devices within 10 metres. 1. Select the desired device for pairing. 2. Enter the device passcode.
To Clear a Device Name “Settings” → “Connectivity” → “Bluetooth” → “Paired Devices” 1. Highlight the device you wish to clear. 2. Press [Options] and select “Delete”. Bluetooth Wireless Settings You can prevent other GX15 phones from recognising your phone, or turn the Bluetooth wireless function off automatically to save battery power. To Show or Hide Your Phone “Settings” → “Connectivity” → “Bluetooth” → “Bluetooth Settings” → “Visibility” 1.
Network (M 9-8) 4. Enter a new network name. Network Settings To Change the Position of a Network in the Preferred List “Settings” → “Network” → “Select Network” → “Set Preferred” 1. Select the name of the network to change the position in the list. To Select a Network Automatically Each time the power is turned on, your phone always tries to connect to the preferred network.
WAP Settings (*: Item to be set as mandatory) “Profile Name”*: WAP profile name (Unique name) “IP Address”*: IP address “Homepage”: Homepage “Port Number”*: Security option (1024-65535) “Circuit Prompt” (“Enable” or “Disable”): Circuit prompt “Connection Type” (“GPRS Then CSD”, “GPRS” or “CSD”): Bearer connection type GPRS Settings: Bearer connection type “APN”*: Access point name “Username”: Username “Password”: Password “Linger Time”: Linger time (0-99999 sec.
To Activate the WAP/MMS Profile “Settings” → “Network” 1. Select from “WAP Settings” or “MMS Settings”. 2. Highlight the desired profile. 3. Press [Options] and select “Activate”. To Edit the WAP/MMS Profile “Settings” → “Network” 1. Select from “WAP Settings” or “MMS Settings”. 2. Highlight the desired profile. 3. Press [Options] and select “Edit”. 4. Edit the desired item and select [Save]. To Copy the WAP/MMS Profile “Settings” → “Network” 1. Select from “WAP Settings” or “MMS Settings”. 2.
Note • If you enter the wrong PIN code three times in step 2, the SIM card will lock. To remove the lock, contact your service provider/SIM card vendor. To Change PIN Code This allows you to change the PIN code stored on the SIM card. Before you change the PIN code, select “On” in step 1 in “Enabling/Disabling the PIN Code”. “Settings” → “Security” → “Change PIN” 1. Enter the existing PIN code. 2. Enter new PIN code. 3. Enter the new PIN code again.
Connecting GX15 to Your PC GSM/GPRS Modem You can use the following functions by connecting the GX15 to your PC using an infrared port, USB port* or Bluetooth wireless technology: • GSM/GPRS modem • Handset Manager for GX15 • Bluetooth wireless connection * Requires an optional USB data cable XN-1DC30 for USB port connection. Modem via the Infrared Connection To use the modem function via the Infrared connection, see “Using the Infrared Function” on page 97 and turn the modem function on.
Handset Manager Software Installation You can transmit the following items between your phone and your PC, and can use Contacts List entries on your PC. • My Items entries • Contacts List entries • Short messages To use the Handset Manager function, see “PC Software” on page 97 and set your phone to Data Transfer mode. For details on software support, refer to the following site: http://www.sharp-mobile.com 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The GX15 CD-ROM screen is displayed.
• Infrared ports need to be placed within 20 cm of each other and within a 30° angle. • It is not recommended that you make or answer a call during data communication. The operation may be interrupted. GSM/GPRS modem • It is not recommended that you make or answer calls when you are using GX15 as a GSM/GPRS modem. The operation may be interrupted. • When transmitting data via infrared communication, you need to set the infrared setting to “On”. (p.
Troubleshooting Problem The phone does not turn on. PIN code or PIN2 code is rejected. The SIM card becomes locked. The display is difficult to read. Problem Solution • Make sure the battery is properly inserted and charged. • Make sure you have entered the correct code (4 to 8 digits). • Your SIM card/protected functions will become locked after 3 unsuccessful attempts. • Contact your SIM provider if you do not have the correct PIN code.
Problem Call quality is poor. Cannot access network service. Cannot send or receive Text Message. Cannot connect to Multimedia Message service provider. 106 Solution • Your current location may not provide good call quality (i.e., in a car or train). Move to a location where radio signal strength is greater. • Check where your account has been registered and where the service is available.
Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use Your phone conforms to international regulations insofar as it is used under normal conditions and in accordance with the following instructions. CONDITIONS OF USE Electromagnetic waves • Do not switch on your phone aboard an aircraft (as your phone may interfere with the aircraft’s electronic systems). Current legislation forbids this use and legal action can be taken against the user. • Do not switch on your phone in a hospital, except in designated areas.
Battery • Use your phone only with batteries, chargers and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage caused by the use of other chargers, batteries or accessories. • Network configuration and phone usage will affect talk-time and stand-by time. Using the games or camera will hasten battery consumption. • When the battery charging alert is displayed on the screen, charge the battery as soon as possible.
Aerial Care • Do not touch the aerial unnecessarily, whilst using the mobile phone. If it is held, call quality may be hindered leading to shortened talk-time and stand-by time because the mobile phone may have to operate on a higher power level than is necessary. • Use only the aerial supplied or one approved by Sharp for your mobile phone. Using unauthorised or modified aerials may damage the mobile phone.
ENVIRONMENT • Keep your phone away from extreme heat. Do not leave it on the dashboard of a car or near a heater. Do not leave it in any place that is extremely damp or dusty. • Since this product is not waterproof, do not use it or store it where fluids such as water can splash onto it. Raindrops, water spray, juice, coffee, steam, perspiration, etc. will also cause a malfunction.
SAR PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN USA Your Sharp mobile phone has been designed, manufactured and tested so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to electromagnetic fields recommended by the Council of the European Union. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines developed by independent scientific organisations.
Information To User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.
Index A Accessories 7 Alarms 70 Any Key Answer 88 Auto Keypad Lock 100 B Battery 10 Bluetooth wireless function 95 C Calculator 71 Calendar 78 Call Costs 83 Call functions 18 Answering 19 Earpiece volume 20 Holding 21 Letting the caller know you are unavailable 20 Making 18 Making another call during a call 21 Muting 23 Putting on hold 21 Redialling 19 114 Index Rejecting 20 Speed dialling 18 Call Log 81 Call settings 91 Auto Redial 94 Call Waiting 92 Fixed Dialling No.
K Keypad Lock 14 L Left soft key 8 M Master Reset 101 Melody Editor 73 Memory status 64 Menu and shortcut 27 Multimedia message 43 Confirming arrival of delivery report 46 Creating 43 Inserting attached data 45 Reading 45 Retrieving 46 Setting up 46 Storing the phone number or e-mail address of a sender in the Contacts List 46 Turning the slide show setting on or off 44 My Numbers (Voice/Data/Fax) 82 N Navigation keys 8 Network settings 98 Adding a new network 98 Changing the position of a network in th
Power On Sound 87 Warning Tone 86 Speed Dial List 82 T Text message 48 Creating 49 Extracting phone numbers 50 Reading 49 Setting up 50 Text template 63 Troubleshooting 105 V Video camera 39 Video clip file 62 Vodafone live! 53 Voice mail key 9 Voice Recorder 72 116 Index
