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Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Limited,
declares that this GX40 is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
A copy of the original declaration of conformity can be
found at the following Internet address:
http://www.sharp-mobile.com

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  • Page 1: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Limited, declares that this GX40 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the original declaration of conformity can be found at the following Internet address:...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction • All the functions described in this user guide may not be supported by all networks. Congratulations on your new GX40 phone. • We assume no responsibility for downloaded contents, information, etc. from the network. About This User Guide This user guide is carefully designed to help you learn about •...
  • Page 3 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the domestic or foreign counterparts and other patents Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sharp is pending, including U.S. Patents: 4,675,863: 4,779,262: under license. Other trademarks and trade names are 4,785,450: 4,811,420: 5,228,056: 5,420,896: 5,799,010: those of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Useful Functions And Services

    Useful Functions and Services This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer Your phone offers you the following features: to (i) encode video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Video Standard •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........1 Entering Characters ........24 Your Phone ..........7 Changing the Input Language ....25 Optional Accessories ........7 Changing the Input Mode ......25 Getting Started ..........8 My Dictionary ..........26 Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery ..10 Using Templates ........
  • Page 6 Assigning a Ringtone or a Ring Video Clip Messaging ..........43 to Each Entry ..........31 SMS ............43 Deleting Contacts List Entries ....32 MMS ............43 Manage Category ........32 Email ............43 Contact Groups .......... 33 Creating a New Message ......44 Memory Status ...........
  • Page 7 Settings ............85 Data Counter ..........136 Videos ............87 Call Costs ..........136 Calendar ............. 91 Connecting GX40 to Your PC ....138 Organiser & Tools ........96 System Requirements ......138 Alarms ............96 GSM/GPRS Modem ........ 138 Calculator ..........98 Handset Manager ........

  • Page 8: Your Phone

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

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started...
  • Page 10 1. Earpiece 7. * /Shift Key: Switches character case between four modes: Abc, 2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): ABC, 123 and abc on the Moves cursor to highlight a text entry screen. menu item, etc. Press to enter P, ?, – or * in Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Contacts List standby.

  • Page 11: Inserting The Sim Card And The Battery

    Inserting the SIM Card and the 14.Built-in Aerial: Warning: Do not cover the hinge area of the phone Battery with your hand when in use Slide off the battery cover ( as this may interfere with the performance of the built-in aerial.

  • Page 12: Removing The Sim Card And The Battery

    Hold the battery so that the metal contacts of the Hold down gently while sliding the SIM card battery are facing down, slide the guides on the top out of the SIM holder of the battery into the battery slots , and then insert it Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Note • Charging time may vary depending on the state of the You must charge the battery for at least 150 minutes battery and other conditions. (See “Battery” on before using your phone for the first time. page 146.) Using the Charger To Disconnect the Charger...

  • Page 14: Inserting The Memory Card

    Inserting the Memory Card Low Battery during Use When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound Turn off the phone. and “ ” is displayed on the main and external Open the memory card slot cover and insert the card displays.

  • Page 15: Removing The Memory Card

    Turning Your Phone On and Off • You see the following indicators when the memory To turn the power on or off, press and hold F for card is in use: approximately 2 seconds. : Appears when the card is inserted. To Enter the PIN Code : Appears when the card is damaged or unusable.

  • Page 16: Keypad Lock

    Keypad Lock To Copy All Contacts List Entries from the SIM Card You can lock the keypad to prevent it from being When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the pressed accidentally. first time and start the Contacts List application, you are Locking the Keypad asked whether you wish to copy Contacts List entries Press and hold P in standby.

  • Page 17: Display Indicators (Main Display)

    Display Indicators (Main Display) : Alerts [text message and multimedia message/Email/Instant messenger] Indicator area : Mailbox full (SIM card only/handset only/both SIM card and handset) Loging in the Vodafone Messanger “Voice Calls” diverts set to “Always” Connection status [USB cable/Bluetooth wireless setting [enabled (in standby or except in standby)/exchanging information/ talking with the Bluetooth headset/Hide...

  • Page 18: Display Indicators (External Display)

    Display Indicators (External Display) : Speaker mode [speaker phone/speaker activated/microphone muted] Memory card inserted Battery level Daily alarm enabled Schedule entry enabled [with/without reminder alarm] Outbox contains unsent messages [text Status Indicators message/multimedia/Email] Strength of received signal/Sarvice out : WAP/OTA provisioning alerts [WAP of range alert/OTA provisioning alert/WAP and Message alerts...

  • Page 19: Navigating Functions

    Navigating Functions All applications are accessed from the Main menu. To open the Main menu, press the centre key in standby. To launch applications, you will need to highlight menu items, and make selections. To select a menu item (indicated in quotation marks), move the cursor using a, b, c and d, and press to select.

  • Page 20: Voice Call Functions

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

  • Page 21: Speed Dialling

    Speed Dialling Highlight the phone number you wish to call. Up to 8 phone numbers from the Contacts List memory Press D to redial the call. (Handset and SIM) can be assigned to speed dials. You can call the numbers using the digit keys (G to O). Answering a Voice Call The phone number of the Voicemail centre is assigned When an incoming call is detected, the phone rings.

  • Page 22: In Call Menu

    Rejecting an Incoming Call Turning the Speaker On and Off You can talk via the loudspeaker on the clamshell cover Press F while the phone is ringing to reject a call of the phone when it is on. you do not wish to answer. During a call, press [Options] and select Letting the Caller Know You are Unavailable “Loudspeaker On”.
  • Page 23 Accessing SMS/MMS Menu during a Call Conference Call Conference call is a call with more than 2 participants. During a call, press [Options] and select You may include up to 5 participants in a conference “Messaging”. call. The following options are available: “Create To Make a Conference Call Message”...

  • Page 24: Muting The Microphone

    To Add New Participants to the Conference Call To Have a Private Conversation with One of the Participants Press [Options] and select “Dial New Number”. If you wish to have a private conversation with one of Enter the number you wish to include in the the participants, you may select the participant from the conference call and press D to dial.

  • Page 25: Entering Characters

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

  • Page 26: Changing The Input Language

    Changing the Input Language Note • If the correct word is not shown in step 5, enter the On the text entry screen, press [Options] and select correct word again after switching to the multi-tap “Input Language”. input method. Select the desired language. •...

  • Page 27: My Dictionary

    My Dictionary Copying, Cutting and Pasting Text You can create your own word list for T9 text input. On the text entry screen, press [Options] and select “Advanced”. On the text entry screen in T9 mode, press [Options] and select “My Dictionary”. Select “Copy”...

  • Page 28: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Shortcut Keys You can access menus by pressing and digit keys for the corresponding number on the Main menu. For Main Menu numbers 10 to 12, press and P (10), Q (11) or R (12). See “List of Menu Functions” on page 157. Shortcuts are listed in the headings of this user guide.

  • Page 29: Contacts List

    Contacts List (M 8-1) Picture (file name) Tone/Video for (file name) You can store the phone numbers and Email addresses Incoming Call of your friends, family and colleagues in the Contacts List. Tone/Video for (file name) Your phone can store up to 500 entries. In a Contacts New Message List, you can save the following items: Secret...

  • Page 30: Selecting The Storage Memory

    Selecting the Storage Memory Add New Contact (M 8-8-3) You can choose either the phone or SIM card memory locations to store the new entry. For switching → → “Contacts” “Settings” “Save New Contact to” locations, see “Selecting the Storage Memory” on Select from “Handset”, “SIM”...

  • Page 31: Viewing My Contact Details

    Viewing My Contact Details Finding a Name (M 8-5) You can register and edit your own contact as with → “Contacts” “Contacts List” other Contacts List entries. Enter the first few letters of the name. → “Contacts” “My Contact Details” Search results are displayed in alphabetical order.

  • Page 32: Editing Contacts List Entries

    Editing Contacts List Entries Assigning a Ringtone or a Ring Video Clip to Each Entry → “Contacts” “Contacts List” → Highlight the entry you wish to edit. “Contacts” “Contacts List” Highlight the desired entry. Press [Options] and select “Edit”. Press [Options] and select “Edit”. Modify the information.

  • Page 33: Deleting Contacts List Entries

    Deleting Contacts List Entries Manage Category (M 8-3) Different ringtones can be set for each category. If you Deleting All Contact Entries (M 8-9-3) do not change a category ringtone, the ringtone → → “Contacts” “Manage Contacts” “Delete All assigned in the Profiles menu is used. Entries”...

  • Page 34: Contact Groups

    Contact Groups (M 8-6) • If you modify the entry assigned in the group, you You can create a mailing list to send the same message need to re-assign it to the group. Press [Options] and to a group of recipients at once. Up to 5 groups can be select “Re-assign Entry”...

  • Page 35: Speed Dial List

    Speed Dial List Sending a Contacts List Entry You can set a maximum of 8 phone numbers in the → “Contacts” “Contacts List” Speed Dial list (p. 20). Highlight the desired entry. Setting Contacts List Entries in the Speed Dial Press [Options] and select “Send Contact”.

  • Page 36: Sending A Voice Clip Message Or Video Clip Message Using An Address From The Contacts List

    Sending a Voice Clip Message or Synchronising Contacts List Entries Video Clip Message Using an with those on the Internet (M 8-7) Address from the Contacts List The data synchronisation function is a network service and allows you to save your Contacts List entries in the →...

  • Page 37: Dialling A Service Phone Number

    Dialling a Service Phone Number Synchronisation Settings (M 8-7-3) → → (M 8-10) “Contacts” “Synchronise” “Sync Settings” Select the desired account or “Create New” to enter Certain SIM cards contain service phone numbers that the following settings. can be dialled. Contact your SIM card vendor for more information.

  • Page 38: Camera

    Camera (M 5) • When you try to send the picture that has too large a file size, the picture size is resized for the message. Your phone has a built-in digital camera that allows you The original sized picture is saved in My Items. to take pictures and record video clips wherever you Recording Video Clips are.

  • Page 39: Common Functions In The Photo And Video Camera Modes

    Common Functions in the Photo and Switching between the Photo and Video Camera Modes Video Camera Modes You can switch between the photo and video camera Using the Digital Zoom Function modes by pressing c or d. Select the appropriate option. To Adjust the Zooming Ratio →...
  • Page 40 Selecting the Storage Memory Using the Help Function Select the appropriate option. → → “Camera” [Options] “Help” → → → “Camera” [Options] “Settings” “Save New Common Shortcut Keys Pictures” If multiple options exist, they switch each time you → → →...

  • Page 41: Functions In The Photo Camera Mode

    Note “4 Pictures”/“9 Pictures” ( • The “Switches Screen” option is available in Takes 4 or 9 pictures “Preview” before you save a video clip. See continuously. “Recording Video Clips” on page 37. After selecting this mode, select from “Fast”, Functions in the Photo Camera Mode “Normal”...
  • Page 42 Selecting a Frame Selecting the Shutter Sound You can select the frame from preset patterns or My → → → “Camera” [Options] “Settings” “Shutter Pictures. Sound” → → → “Camera” [Options] “Modes” “Add Frame” Select the desired shutter sound from 3 preset Select “Preset Frames”...

  • Page 43: Functions In The Video Camera Mode

    Functions in the Video Camera Mode Selecting the Picture Size You can select the size of pictures. Selecting the Recording Time → → “Camera” [Options] “Picture Size” → → “Camera” [Options] “Record Time” Select “Large(QCIF)” or “Small(SubQCIF)”. Select “For Message” or “Extended Video”. Recording Video Clips with the Sound For Message ( Limits the size to send a...

  • Page 44: Messaging

    Messaging (M 4) Your phone allows you to send and receive text, multimedia and Email. It is compatible with most POP3 Email providers. SMS allows you to send text messages up to 765 characters long. If you send a message of more than 160 characters, it is split into several segments.

  • Page 45: Creating A New Message

    Creating a New Message (M 4-1) Place the cursor in the message field. Enter the message. (SMS/MMS) → → “Create Message” “Message” Highlight the “Send” indicator in the lower left of (Email) the screen. Press and select “Send Message”. → →...
  • Page 46 To Add a Slide Show Select the desired file. In step 4 in “Creating a New Message” on page 44, If you wish to take new pictures, record sounds or video clips, select “Take Picture”, “Record Voice” press [Options] and select “Add Slide”. or “Record Video”.
  • Page 47 To Attach a Contacts List Entry Using the Sending Options You can use the message sending options for each type In step 6 in “Creating a New Message” on page 44, of message. highlight the “Others” indicator in the lower right of Highlight the “Send”...
  • Page 48 Highlight the “Send” indicator in the lower left of Sending a Message in the Drafts Box (M 4-3) → the screen. Press and select “Send Message”. “Drafts” After the message is sent, the message is moved to Select the desired tab, SMS/MMS or Email. the Sent box.
  • Page 49 Reading a Message Downloading a Single MMS Messages you receive are saved in the Inbox. → “Inbox” → “Inbox” Highlight the message alert ( ) you wish to Select the desired tab, SMS/MMS or Email. download. Select the message you wish to view. Press [Options] and select “Download”.
  • Page 50 Replying to a Message or to All Addresses Sorting the Messages in the List → → “Inbox” “Inbox” Highlight the message the sender of which you wish Press [Options] and select “Advanced”. to reply to. Select “Sort”. Press [Options] and select “Reply” or “Reply All”. Select the desired sort type.
  • Page 51 Sending a Picture File with Postcard (M 4-1-4) Enter or select the recipient. Your phone allows you to send multimedia messages to See the note below for details. a Vodafone specific Postcard service centre that prints • “Name” (mandatory): the picture and mails it to the recipient’s home address Name of the recipient for a postcard up to 50 bytes specified in the MMS message.

  • Page 52: Vodafone Messenger

    Vodafone Messenger (M 4-6) Note • The items “Name”, “Street & Number” and “City” With Vodafone Messenger you can stay in touch and are necessary to complete sending Postcards. have fun with friends through instant text • The items displayed differ according to the service. conversations.
  • Page 53 1st Sign in Starting a Conversation Before you connect for the first time, you must set → “Vodafone Messenger” where you want to go using OTA or manually. For Display the Online Contacts tab or the Group details on how to set this, refer to “Messenger Settings” Conversations tab by c/d.
  • Page 54 Adding a New Contact Group • You can move the cursor by a/b. → “Vodafone Messenger” When the cursor is moved down at the end of the text Display the Group Conversations tab by c/d. in the upper window, the cursor moves to the lower Press [Options] and select “Add New Group”.
  • Page 55 Reading a Message Reading a Saved Conversation → → “Vodafone Messenger” “Vodafone Messenger” Display the Conversations tab by c/d. Display the Conversations tab by c/d. Select the desired message you wish to read. Press [Options] and select “Saved Conversations”. Select the conversation you wish to read. •...
  • Page 56 Entry a Watchers List Settings for Client → → “Vodafone Messenger” “Vodafone Messenger” Display the Conversations tab by c/d. Press [Options] and select “Settings”. Press [Options] and select “Settings”. Select one of the following items. “My Status”: Changes your connection Select “Watchers List”.

  • Page 57: Messaging Settings

    Messaging Settings (M 4-9) • “Read Report”: Enables or disables Read Report request. General Settings (M 4-9-1) • “Expiry Time”: → → “Messaging Settings” “General Settings” This indicates the number of days and hours for Select the item you wish to set up. which a message you send may remain •...
  • Page 58 SMS Settings (M 4-9-2) • “Optimisation”: When set “On” (default), double-byte characters → → “Messaging Settings” “SMS Settings” such as European characters with an accent are Select the item you wish to set up. converted into single-byte characters and sent. •...
  • Page 59 MMS Settings (M 4-9-3) • “Slide Duration”: Sets the duration of the slide. → → “Messaging Settings” “MMS Settings” • “Max Message Size”: Select the item you wish to set up. Sets the maximum message size for sending and • “MMS Accounts”: disables sending MMS messages exceeding that Select the desired account or select “Create New”...
  • Page 60 Email Settings (M 4-9-4) Messenger Settings (M 4-9-5) With service providers not offering the Instant → → “Messaging Settings” “Email Settings” Messenger function, the “Messenger Settings” menu is Select the item you wish to set up. not displayed. • “Email Accounts”: →...

  • Page 61: Vodafone Live

    Vodafone live! (M 2) Main Menu → “Vodafone live!” “Vodafone live!” Your phone is already configured to access Vodafone The Vodafone live! service page is displayed. live! and the mobile internet*. → “Vodafone live!” “Enter URL” The URL entry screen is displayed, allowing you to jump to a site.

  • Page 62: Navigating A Wap Page

    Navigating a WAP Page Editing Bookmarks (M 2-3) → • a b c d: “Vodafone live!” “Bookmarks” Move the highlights around in the screen. Select the desired URL, and press [Options]. You can edit the list of Bookmarks by the following •...
  • Page 63 Browser Settings (M 2-7) The Browser Options You can use various options of the WAP browser. → “Vodafone live!” “Browser Settings” → [Options] “Font Size”: Sets the size of the browsing font. “Select”: Selects a WAP page. “Scroll Step”: Sets the speed of scrolling. “Home”: Goes to the homepage.
  • Page 64 The Advanced Options → → [Options] “Advanced” “Saved Page”: The saved screenshots are displayed. “Save This Page”: Saves the WAP page as the local file. “Send Page”: Sends the WAP page data. “Details”: Shows detailed information of the WAP page. “Browser Data”: Edits the browser data.

  • Page 65: Music

    Music (M 3) • “Artists”: The names of all artists are displayed. When an artist is selected, all of his and her Music Player (M 3-2) albums are displayed. Music Player supports MP3, MPEG-4, 3GPP and When an album is selected, all of the sound files REAL-AUDIO format sound files.
  • Page 66 • You are asked whether or not to play sounds when the • You can control the Music Player by using the Silent mode is activated. following keys: • To play the last played file, select “Last Played a/ b : Increases or decreases the volume. Music”.
  • Page 67 Sorting Files → → “Music” “My Music” “All Music” Press [Options] and select “Sort”. Select “By Title”, “By Artist”, “By Album” or “By Genre”. Sort results are displayed. Adding a File to the Playlist You can add files to a playlist like the following. →...
  • Page 68 Key functions with the phone closed PLAY/PAUSE: Music menu is displayed on the external display. (no matter if a sound file is played in the background) PLAY/PAUSE (press and hold): The last played music is played. (when the last ended item was Music Player) Menu Screen Playing Screen Press...

  • Page 69: Fm Radio

    (M 3-3) FM Radio • You can return to the Main menu screen with FM Your phone has a built-in FM radio tuner that allows radio on in the background. you to enjoy the stereo sound of FM radio. There’s no •...

  • Page 70: Station List

    Setting Stations Automatically Station List You can register 12 receivable stations in the station list You can register up to 24 radio stations to the station as channel information. lists (two lists, each 12 stations). You can listen to a desired station by selecting it from your station list.
  • Page 71 Option of Station List Auto Switch Off You can set the time that FM radio is automatically → “Music” “Radio” turned off from 30, 60 or 90 minutes later. Highlight the changed station after step 1 in → “Selecting from Station List”. “Music”...

  • Page 72: Other Settings

    Other Settings • When an application sends or receives data using a GPRS and CSD connection, it may cause to interfere → “Music” “Radio” with the radio. Press [Options] and select “Settings”. Select one of the following options. “Sound Output”: Selects Headset or Loudspeaker to listen to FM radio.
  • Page 73 Key functions with the phone closed PLAY/PAUSE: Music menu is displayed on the external display. (no matter if a track is played in the background) PLAY/PAUSE (press and hold): FM radio or Music Player is played, whichever was used last. Menu Screen Playing Screen Press...

  • Page 74: My Items

    My Items (M 6) Using Images as Wallpaper → “My Items” “Pictures” My Items contains several types of picture, sound and Highlight the file you wish to use as wallpaper. video clip data. Also included in My Items are Press [Options] and select “Set as Wallpaper”. frequently used text message phrases and WAP sites which you can use for downloading.

  • Page 75: Music & Ringtones

    Editing Pictures Downloading Picture Files → → → “My Items” “Pictures” “My Items” “Pictures” “More Pictures” Highlight the file you wish to edit. The picture file download site is displayed. Press [Options] and select “Picture Editor”. Music & Ringtones (M 6-2) Select the desired option.

  • Page 76: Videos

    Using the Sound Files as a Ringtone Select the file you wish to play back. → “My Items” “Music & Ringtones” To pause playback, press To resume, press again. Highlight the file you wish to use as a ringtone. To stop playback, press [Back]. Press [Options] and select “Set as Ringtone”.

  • Page 77: Themes

    Themes Note • If you set your original image as a wallpaper, the You can easily customise the display of GX40, by using screen asking you to choose “Use Current the theme files. Wallpaper” or “Use Theme Wallpaper” is displayed The theme files that are downloaded from mobile after step 1.

  • Page 78: Common Option Menus

    Common Option Menus Sending My Items Data Select the appropriate option. Activating Files with Copyright Protection For except theme files (DRM) → Some pictures, sound files, video clips and theme files “My Items” “Pictures” → have a digital copy protection program, which is called “My Items”...
  • Page 79 For theme files Receiving My Items Data When sending the theme files, you can do it via When the phone receives My Items data, a confirmation Bluetooth only. message is displayed in standby. → “My Items” “Themes” Press [Yes]. Highlight the desired file. The received data is saved in the corresponding My Items folder.
  • Page 80 Select the desired option. To Delete the File → “Move”: Moves files to another folder. “My Items” “Pictures” → Select the desired folder to move to. “My Items” “Music & Ringtones” “Copy”: Copies files. Select the desired → “My Items” “Videos”...
  • Page 81 Uploading My Items Data Select the appropriate option. You can upload your picture, sound or video clip files → → “My Items” “Pictures” [Options] to the Media Album. → → “My Items” “Music & Ringtones” [Options] → “My Items” “Pictures” →...

  • Page 82: Games & Applications

    Games (M 6-3) & Applications Sending Text Templates → (M 6-5) “My Items” “Text Templates” Highlight the text template you wish to send. For details on Vodafone specific applications, see “Games & Applications” on page 82. Press [Options] and select “Send Template”. Text Templates (M 6-7) Memory Status...

  • Page 83: Entertainment

    Entertainment (M 1) Downloading Applications → → “Entertainment” “Games & Applications” → “Games” “More Games” Games & Applications (M 1-1) → → “Entertainment” “Games & Applications” → Using Applications “Applications” “More Applications” Various kinds of Vodafone specific applications can be Select the desired application.
  • Page 84 Executing Applications Select one of the following options: → → “Entertainment” “Games & Applications” “Phone Call”: Sets permission to make voice “Games” or “Applications” calls. Select the title of the application you wish to “Network Access”: Sets permission to access the network.

  • Page 85: Viewing Application Information

    Select one of the following options: Viewing Application Information You can check the information of Java™ applications. “Session”: The confirmation message is → → not displayed until you exit “Entertainment” “Games & Applications” “Games” or “Applications” the application, while execution of the API of the Highlight the desired Java™...

  • Page 86: Settings

    Settings (M 1-1-3) To Set the Blinking Operation This setting enables the backlight to be controlled by Application Volume the application. If set to “Off”, the backlight cannot be You can set the volume of the application such as the turned on from the application.
  • Page 87 Calls & Alarms Screensavers You can set the priority of incoming calls and alarms You can download screensaver applications for the while an application is operating. standby screen and set the time period for the screensaver to activate. → → “Entertainment”...

  • Page 88: Videos

    Videos (M 1-2) Default Settings → → “Entertainment” “Games & Applications” Playing Back Video Clip Files (M 1-2-3) → “Settings” “Set to Default” → → “Entertainment” “Videos” “My Videos” Enter your handset code. Select “Handset Memory” or “Memory Card”. For details on the handset code, see “Changing the Select “All Videos”...
  • Page 89 Searching a File to Be Played Back Adding a New Playlist You can create a playlist registering desired files. → → “Entertainment” “Videos” “My Videos” → → “Entertainment” “Videos” “My Videos” Select “Handset Memory” or “Memory Card”. Select “Handset Memory” or “Memory Card”. Select “All Videos”...
  • Page 90 Settings • “Backlight” You can select a play mode for “Playback Pattern”, “Always On”: Lit while the file is played “Backlight” and “Display Size” when playing back back. video clip files. “Always Off”: Unlit while the file is played back even if a key is pressed. →...
  • Page 91 Downloading Video Clip Files (M 1-2-2) → → “Entertainment” “Videos” “Get New Videos” The video clip file download site is displayed. Playing Back the Video Clip Files To Play Back the Last File (M 1-2-1) → → “Entertainment” “Videos” “Last Played Video” Entertainment...

  • Page 92: Calendar

    Calendar (M 11) Creating a New Entry “Calendar” Calendar allows you to easily schedule appointments or Select the desired day to which you want to add an events at any given date or time. event. These entries can also be sent via Bluetooth wireless Select “Add New Entry”.
  • Page 93 To Change the Type of the Reminder Tone or To Enter the Location Video On the New Entry screen, select “Location”. On the New Entry screen, select “Reminder”. Enter the location for the schedule entry. Select “Assign Tone/Video”. To Enter the Description Select “Assign Tone”...
  • Page 94 Viewing a Schedule Entry Weekly view Displays the previous week. “Calendar” Displays the next week. Select the day you wish to view. Displays the monthly view. Select the desired entry. Moves the cursor to today. c/ d : Moves the cursor to left (the previous day) To Search By Date or to right (the next day).
  • Page 95 For days of the week colour Editing a Schedule Entry Press [Options] and select “Set Holiday”. “Calendar” Select the day you wish to edit. Select “By Week” and then select days of the week you wish to colour. Press [Options] and select “Edit”. Select the desired colour.
  • Page 96 “All This Month” (monthly view): Receiving a Schedule Entry Deletes all entries for the When the phone receives a schedule entry, a confirmation message is displayed in standby. selected month. Press [Yes]. “Up to Last Month” (monthly view): Deletes all entries before this The received entry is saved in the Calendar.

  • Page 97: Organiser & Tools

    Organiser & Tools (M 7) To Change the Type of Alarm Tone or Video Clip File On the Set Alarm screen, select “Assign Tone/ Alarms (M 7-1) Video”. Setting the Alarms Select “Assign Tone” and then select “Preset The alarm function allows you to be alerted at a Sounds”...
  • Page 98 To Change the Alarm Volume Resetting an Alarm Setting → On the Set Alarm screen, select “Alarm Volume”. “Organiser & Tools” “Alarms” Highlight the alarm you wish to reset. Press a (or d) to increase the volume or press b (or c) to decrease the volume.

  • Page 99: Calculator

    Calculator (M 7-2) Rate Conversion 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 100: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder (M 7-3) Select “Save and Send”. This allows you to record a voice clip, which can be Select “As Message” or “To Media Album”. used to remind you of schedule entries or be sent within For details on creating a message, see “Creating a a multimedia message.

  • Page 101: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch (M 7-4) Tasks (M 7-5) You can store 4 lap times when using the stopwatch You can register your schedule as task entries for a function. given date or time. → “Organiser & Tools” “Stopwatch” Creating a New Entry Press to start.
  • Page 102 To Change the Type of Alarm Tone or Video Clip Making the Entry Completed or Incompleted File → “Organiser & Tools” “Tasks” On the New Entry screen, select “Reminder”. Highlight the desired entry. Select “Assign Tone/Video”. Press Select “Assign Tone” and then select “Preset On the view screen, press [Options] and select Sounds”...

  • Page 103: World Clock

    World Clock (M 7-6) Sending a Task Entry → “Organiser & Tools” “Tasks” Setting the Time Zone Highlight the task entry you wish to send. → “Organiser & Tools” “World Clock” Press [Options] and select “Send”. Press [Edit] and select “Set Time Zone”. Select “As Message”...

  • Page 104: Countdown Timer

    Countdown Timer (M 7-7) E-Book (M 7-8) This function allows you to view E-Book files (XMDF → “Organiser & Tools” “Countdown Timer” or Text files) stored in a memory card or an Other Enter the time to count. Documents folder. You can set the time from 1 second to 60 minutes.

  • Page 105: Expenses Memo

    Expenses Memo (M 7-9) Adding a Bookmark You can add up to two bookmarks to each E-Book file. You can record an expenses memo with predefined or → “Organiser & Tools” “E-Book” edited categories. Select the desired file. (M 7-9-1) Recording in the Expenses Memo Press [Options] and select “Bookmark”.

  • Page 106: Phone Help

    Phone Help (M 7-10) To Change Amount In the total view, select the desired item. You can view the help list and use it to guide you in the phone’s functions. Press [Options] and select “Change Amount”. → “Organiser & Tools” “Phone Help”...

  • Page 107: Sim Application

    SIM Application (M 10) You can refer to the information on the SIM. Contact your service provider for further details. SIM Application...

  • Page 108: Settings

    Settings (M 12) Phone Settings (Tab 1) Profiles (M 12-1) The settings contain the following four tabs. The ringtone, sound, vibration and light settings can be You can select the desired tab with the c/d key, and customised for each profile according to your after that select the item you wish to customise in the environment.
  • Page 109 Resetting Profile Settings Press a (or d) to increase the ringer volume or → → press b (or c) to decrease the ringer volume and “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Profiles” then press Highlight the profile you wish to reset. To select “Increasing Volume”, press a (or d) at Press [Options] and select “Set to Default”.
  • Page 110 Select “For Incoming Call”. Assigning a Ring Video Clip File You can select a video clip file in Saved Videos as the Select “Assign Tone”. default ring video clip file. Select “Preset Sounds” or “My Sounds”. → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Profiles”...
  • Page 111 Message Notification Keypad Tones When receiving messages, your phone will notify you When the keypad tone is set on, you will hear a of their arrival with the ringtone or ring video you confirmation tone each time you press any keys. specify.
  • Page 112 Power On/Off Sound Vibration Your phone can be set to emit a sound when it is → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Profiles” switched on or off. Highlight the profile you wish to customise. → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Profiles” Press [Options] and select “Personalise”. Highlight the profile you wish to customise.
  • Page 113 Setting the Display (M 12-2) System Graphics (M 12-2-2) You can change the settings of the display. Pictures can be displayed when turning the power on or off, when receiving an incoming call, or when Setting the Wallpaper (M 12-2-1) operating the alarm.
  • Page 114 To Set My Pictures Themes (M 12-2-3) You can easily customise the display by using the → → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Display” theme files. “System Graphics” Select the desired scene to set the picture to. The theme files downloaded from WAP site can be used.
  • Page 115 Setting the Font Weight (M 12-2-4) To Select the Backlight Time Out → → → → → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Display” “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Display” → “Font Settings” “External Display” “Backlight” Select “Thin”, “Normal”, “Bold” or “Bolder”. Select the desired time out. The preview image is displayed in the selected Select “Off”...
  • Page 116 Backlight (M 12-2-7) Setting the Display Saving (M 12-2-8) The backlight will shut off if you do not press the The screen of this phone will automatically turn off keypad for a certain length of time. You can specify a after a given amount of time.
  • Page 117 Sounds & Alerts (M 12-3) Setting the Time Zone (M 12-4-3) You can use this menu to check or edit the current → → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Date & Time” Profiles settings (except “Any Key Answer”). “Set Time Zone” Press c or d to select the home city to set.
  • Page 118 To Display the Clock on the External Display Setting the Calendar Format (M 12-4-8) → → → → → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Date & Time” “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Date & Time” → “Display Date & Time” “Show External Clock” “Calendar Format”...
  • Page 119 Locks (M 12-6) To Change the PIN Code This allows you to change the PIN code registered on Enabling/Disabling the PIN Code the SIM card. Before you change the PIN code, select If the PIN code is enabled you are asked to enter the “On”...

  • Page 120: Function Lock

    Handset Lock Contacts Lock The Handset Lock is an additional security feature The Contacts Lock function prevents unauthorised use which prevents unauthorised use of the phone or certain of your Contacts List. features. → → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Locks” →...

  • Page 121: Connectivity

    (Tab 2) Connectivity Master Reset (M 12-7) (M 12-7-1) Resetting Settings from M1 to M12 Bluetooth (M 12-1) → → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Master Reset” By configuring the settings in this menu, you can “Reset Settings” connect to Bluetooth wireless technology enabled Enter your handset code.
  • Page 122 To Show or Hide Your Phone (M 12-1-2) • You can save battery power by turning the Bluetooth → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” wireless function off while it is not in use. Turn the “Visibility” Bluetooth wireless function off in “To Turn On or Select the desired visibility settings.
  • Page 123 To Check and Uncheck the Paired Handsfree To Send All Data to Other Devices (M 12-1-5) Devices You can send all the data for applications such as Contacts List, Calendar, Tasks, etc. to selected devices. → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth”...
  • Page 124 Bluetooth Wireless Settings (M 12-1-6) To Switch the Handsfree Settings With this setting you can rename your phone, prevent You can switch modes of the handsfree kit between two other phones from recognising your phone, turn the modes; talking with the handsfree kit or talking with the Bluetooth wireless function off automatically to save phone.
  • Page 125 To See Your Phone Details To Restoring a Backup File → → → → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” “Settings” “Connectivity” “Memory Card” → → “Bluetooth Settings” “My Phone Details” “Backup/Restore” “Restore” Enter your handset code. Memory Card (M 12-2) For details on the handset code, see “Changing the (M 12-2-1) Making and Restoring a Backup File...

  • Page 126: Call Settings

    (Tab 3) Call Settings To Access the Voicemail Centre Press and hold G in standby. Voicemail & Diverts (M 12-1) This service can be used to divert incoming calls that To Activate the Voicemail Service you cannot answer. Calls can be diverted to another →...
  • Page 127 To Activate the Diverts Service To Check the Diverts Status Select the appropriate option. → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Voicemail & → → → Diverts” “Status” “Settings” “Call Settings” “Voicemail & → Diverts” “Diverts” Select the diverts option you wish to check. Select “Activate”...
  • Page 128 Time & Cost (M 12-3) (For “Outgoing Calls”) “Bar All Outgoing Calls”: Displaying Call Costs (M 12-3-1) Restricts all outgoing calls → → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Time & Cost” except emergency calls. “Display Call Cost” “Bar International Calls”: Select “On” or “Off”. Restricts all outgoing (M 12-3-2) Displaying Call Time Counter...
  • Page 129 To Cancel Settings Withholding and rejecting a call → → → → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” “Withheld Call” Select “Outgoing Calls” or “Incoming Calls”. Select “On” or “Off”. Select “Cancel All”. Changing the Network Password Enter the network password.
  • Page 130 Fixed Dialling Number Minute Minder (M 12-5) When the Fixed Dialling Number is enabled, you can Minute Minder function informs you of your talk time only call pre-registered numbers. by sounding a tone after every minute. → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Minute Minder”...

  • Page 131: Network Settings

    (Tab 4) Network Settings Adding a New Network → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Select Selecting a Network (M 12-1) → Network” “Add New Network” Selecting a Network Automatically If there are no entries, press and go to step 2. Each time the power is turned on, your phone always If there is an entry, press and perform the following tries to connect to the preferred network.
  • Page 132 Flight Mode (M 12-2) WAP Settings (M 12-3-1) When the Flight Mode is set to “On”, the phone cuts off → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Internet the network connections and stops searching for → → Settings” “WAP Settings” “Create New” available networks to connect.
  • Page 133 Proxy Settings (M 12-3-2) “Dialup Number”: Phone number (When “Bearer Type” is “CSD”) → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Internet → → Settings” “Proxy Settings” “Create New” “Authentication Type”: Authentication type “Proxy Name”: Proxy name (Unique name) (“NONE”, “PAP” or “CHAP”) “Proxy Address”: IP address “User Name”:...
  • Page 134 White List (M 12-3-6) Cell Broadcasts (M 12-4) You can receive cell broadcast messages or general → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Internet → → messages such as weather forecasts and traffic reports. Settings” “White List” “Create New” This information is broadcast to subscribers in certain “SMSC Address”: SMSC address network areas.
  • Page 135 To Set Languages for Cell Broadcast Messages Area Info (M 12-5) The Area Info is the message information that operators → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Cell Broadcasts” → → send to subscribers in certain areas. “Settings” “Language” When you receive Area Info, the message (area code) is The current language is displayed.

  • Page 136: Call Log

    Call Log (M 9) Sending Messages In the call log list, highlight the phone number or The phone will record the last 30 missed calls, received name you wish to send a message to. calls and dialled numbers. Press [Options] and select “Create Message”. Viewing Call Log For details on creating a message, see “Creating a “Call Log”...

  • Page 137: Call Timers

    Call Timers (M 9-5) Call Costs (M 9-7) This function lets you check the duration of your calls. This function lets you check the charges for your calls. Some networks do not support Charging Advice. Please Checking the Duration of the Last Call and All check with your service provider for availability.
  • Page 138 Setting the Charge Limit (M 9-7-6) This function is useful if you wish to make sure you do not exceed a certain charge limit. → → → “Call Log” “Call Costs” “Max Cost” “Set Limit” Enter your PIN2 code. Enter a value. (M 9-7-3) Checking the Residual Credit →...

  • Page 139: Connecting Gx40 To Your Pc

     Microsoft Outlook/Outlook Express You can use the following functions by connecting the Interface: GX40 to your PC using a USB port or Bluetooth USB port or Bluetooth wireless port wireless technology port: CD-ROM drive • GSM/GPRS modem • Handset Manager for GX40 To use Music Manager, DirectX9 and Windows Media •...

  • Page 140: Handset Manager

    Wireless Function” on page 120 and turn the modem To use the Handset Manager function, see “Connecting function on. GX40 to Your PC” on page 138 and set your phone to standby. Note • Modem communication is not possible while...
  • Page 141 Browse all the media files sorted Media files in Handset can be easily explored in 2 in Genre/Artist/Album. main columns. Input Window: Quickly find the media files in Library or the playlist with keyword entry. Connecting GX40 to Your PC...

  • Page 142: Sync Manager

    • Once you have created your list, drag the list to the GX40 area on Music Manager, and the files will be up loaded to the GX40. If one or more of the files is already stored on the handset, Music Manager will not upload them again;...

  • Page 143: Software Installation

    GSM/GPRS modem • It is not recommended that you make or answer calls Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM when you are using GX40 as a GSM/GPRS modem. drive. The operation may be interrupted. The GX40 CD-ROM screen is displayed.

  • Page 144: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Adjust the backlight The display is Problem Solution brightness for the display. difficult to read. • Make sure the battery is • Check the radio signal The phone does not properly inserted and strength indicator as you may turn on.
  • Page 145 Problem Solution Problem Solution • If the message “Insert SIM • MMS settings and card” is displayed when the configuration may be missing phone is switched on, you or incorrect or the network Cannot connect to cannot use your SIM card or does not support it.

  • Page 146: Safety Precautions And Conditions Of Use

    Safety Precautions and • Use of your phone’s function may affect the performance of medical electronic units Conditions of Use (pacemakers, hearing aids, insulin pumps, etc.). Your phone conforms to international regulations When the phone function is on, do not bring it near insofar as it is used under normal conditions and in medical equipment or into areas in which medical accordance with the following instructions.
  • Page 147 Caring for your phone Battery • Do not allow children to use your phone without • Use your phone only with batteries, chargers and supervision. accessories recommended by the manufacturer. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage • Do not open or attempt to repair your phone yourself. caused by the use of other chargers, batteries or The product can only be repaired by authorised accessories.

  • Page 148: Memory Card

    Keep it away from water and high noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new temperatures. battery. • SHARP holds no responsibility for the loss or CAUTION damage of data contained on a memory card. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED •...

  • Page 149: Camera Operation

    • Use only the aerial supplied or one approved by delay timer. Sharp for your mobile phone. Using unauthorised or • Clean the lens cover before taking a picture. modified aerials may damage the mobile phone.

  • Page 150: Environment

    PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING Others • As with any electronic storage unit, data may be lost VEHICLE USE or corrupted under various circumstances. • It is the user’s responsibility to check the local laws • Before connecting the phone with a PC or a governing the use of a mobile phone in vehicles.

  • Page 151: Sar

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

  • Page 152: Information On Proper Disposal

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

  • Page 153: Precautions For Use In Usa

    If the product is used for business purposes and you void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you Exposure to Radio Waves about the take-back of the product. You might be...
  • Page 154 the phone transmitting at its highest certified power The use of accessories that do not satisfy these level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure is determined at the highest certified power level, the requirements, and should be avoided.

  • Page 155: Index

    Index Selecting the Picture or Video Contacts Lock 119 Quality 38 Countdown Timer 103 Selecting the Picture Size 40 Alarms 96 Selecting the Recording Data Counter 136 Time 42 Selecting the Shutter Sound 41 Battery 10 E-Book 103 Switching between the Photo Battery Level Indicator 12 Emergency Calls 19 and Video Camera...
  • Page 156 Games & Applications 82 Master Reset 120 Navigating Functions 18 Java™ Information 87 Messaging 43 Network Settings 130 Setting Permission 83 Calling the Phone Number 48 Area Info 134 Viewing Application Downloading 48 Cell Broadcasts 133 Information 84 Email Settings 59 Flight Mode 131 Forwarding 49 Internet Settings 131...
  • Page 157 Redialling 20 World Clock 102 Safety Precautions 145 Screensavers 86 Secret Data 119 Settings 107 SIM Application 106 SIM Card 10 Speed Dialling 20 Stopwatch 100 Tasks 100 Text Templates 81 Themes 76 Troubleshooting 143 Videos 75, 87 Vodafone live! 60 Navigating a WAP Page 61 Vodafone Messenger 51 Adding a New Contact 53...

  • Page 158: List Of Menu Functions

    List of Menu Functions Menu No./Main Menu Menu No./Sub Menu1 Menu No./Main Menu Menu No./Sub Menu1 1 Games & Applications 1 Create Message 1 Entertainment 2 Videos 2 Inbox 3 Drafts 1 Vodafone live! 4 Sent 2 Enter URL 5 Outbox 3 Bookmarks 4 Messaging 6 Vodafone Messenger...
  • Page 159 Menu No./Main Menu Menu No./Sub Menu1 Menu No./Main Menu Menu No./Sub Menu1 1 Alarms 1 All Calls 2 Calculator 2 Dialled Numbers 3 Voice Recorder 3 Missed Calls 4 Stopwatch 9 Call Log 4 Received Calls 5 Tasks 5 Call Timers 7 Organiser &...
  • Page 160 Menu No./Main Menu Menu No./Sub Menu1 (Tab 1: Phone Settings) 1 Profiles 2 Display 3 Sounds & Alerts 4 Date & Time 5 Language 6 Locks 7 Master Reset (Tab 2: Connectivity) 1 Bluetooth 2 Memory Card (Tab 3: Call Settings) 1 Voicemail &...
  • Page 161 Note for the menu indications for the Postcard, Media Album and other services • The menu indications for the Postcard, Media Album and other services vary in the United Kingdom and Ireland and South Africa as follows: Current indications in the user Indications in United Kingdom Indications in Ireland South Africa...

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