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Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Limited,
declares that this GX18 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
Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Ltd.
Azure House, Bagshot Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7QY UK
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 GX18 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...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction • All the functions described in this User Guide may not be supported in all networks. Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX18. • We assume no responsibility for downloaded About This User Guide contents, information, etc. from the network.
  • Page 4 MPEG LA, LLC. See http:// www.mpegla.com for additional details. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sharp is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 5: Useful Functions And Services

    Useful Functions and Services • A data synchronization function for synchronizing the Contacts List and schedule entries with Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express on a PC. Your phone offers you the following features: • A schedule alarm for creating and sending schedule •...
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    This device may produce a bright or flashing light. (* The flashing light feature is not available on all Sharp and Vodafone disclaim any liability for damage products.) which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein.
  • Page 7: Radiofrequency (Rf) Exposure

    RADIOFREQUENCY (RF) EXPOSURE As SAR is measured utilising the device’s highest transmitting power, the actual SAR of this device while General Statement on RF Energy operating is typically below that indicated above. This Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When is due to automatic changes to the power level of the it is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy.
  • Page 8: Information On Proper Disposal

    Limiting Exposure to Radiofrequency (RF) Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. Fields It means that used electrical and For individuals concerned about limiting their exposure electronic products should not be mixed to RF fields, the World Health Organisation (WHO) with general household waste.
  • Page 9: Distractions

    If your used electrical or electronic equipment has Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these about the take-back of the product. You might be separately beforehand according to local requirements. charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling.
  • Page 10: Product Handling

    Use of your phone is accidentally damage the phone. subject to safety measures designed to protect users Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that and their environment. may cause an injury or which could become detached •...
  • Page 11 Normal Use Position Emergency Calls When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using phone to your ear, with the bottom towards your mouth radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all or as you would a fixed line phone.
  • Page 12: Electrical Safety

    ELECTRICAL SAFETY Faulty and Damaged Products • Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its Accessories accessory. • Use your phone only with batteries, chargers and • Only qualified personnel must service or repair the accessories recommended by the manufacturer. The phone or its accessory.
  • Page 13 Pacemakers Hospitals Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum Switch off your wireless device when requested to do separation of 15 cm be maintained between a mobile so in hospitals, clinics or health care facilities. These phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference requests are designed to prevent possible interference with the pacemaker.
  • Page 14: Explosive Environments

    EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS Petrol Stations and Explosive Atmospheres • In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other radio equipment. • Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
  • Page 15: Conditions Of Use

    CONDITIONS OF USE CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED Battery BY AN INCORRECT TYPE, DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING • Network configuration and phone usage will TO THE INSTRUCTIONS affect talk-time and standby time. See “Battery Disposal” on page 23. Using the games or camera will hasten battery Camera Operation consumption.
  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..........1 Navigating Functions ........28 Call Functions ..........29 Useful Functions and Services ....3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......4 Making a Call ..........29 RADIOFREQUENCY (RF) EXPOSURE .. 5 Speed Dialing ..........29 INFORMATION ON PROPER DISPOSAL Redialing ............
  • Page 17 Changing the Language ......95 Sounds ............70 Network ............95 Bookmarks ..........71 Security ............99 Memory Status ........... 72 Master Reset ..........100 Games & More ........... 73 Connecting GX18 to Your PC ....101 More Games ..........73 System Requirements .......101 Table of Contents...
  • Page 18 CAMagic Mobile ........101 Troubleshooting ........102 Index ............105 Table of Contents...
  • Page 19: List Of Menu Functions

    List of Menu Functions GX18 functions are listed below. See relevant page for details of each function. The menu’s corresponding number is used for shortcuts. For details, see page 37. 1 More Games (p. 73) 1 Take Picture (p. 46)
  • Page 20 Note for the menu references for the Postcard and Media Album services • The menu references for the Postcard and Media Album services vary in the United Kingdom and Ireland as follows: Current References in References in references in United Kingdom Ireland the User Guide “Postcard”...
  • Page 21: Your Phone

    Your Phone Please check the following carefully. Your phone should come complete with: • GSM 900/1800 GPRS phone • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery • AC Charger • CD-ROM • User Guide • Quick Start Guide Accessories • Li-ion Spare Battery (XN-1BT18) •...
  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Earpiece indicates in this manual this key. 2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): Right arrow key: Displays list of Saved Moves cursor to select Pictures in standby mode. menu items, etc. Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Contacts List indicates in this entries in standby mode.
  • Page 23 4. Left Soft Key: 12.# Key: Executes the function at the Switches symbol screens. Press and hold this key on bottom left of the screen. the text entry screen to shift 5. Send Key: Makes or accepts calls, text input method between views the call log in multi-tap and T9 mode.
  • Page 24: Inserting The Sim Card And The Battery

    Inserting the SIM Card and the Hold the battery so that the metal contacts of the battery are facing down, slide the guides on the top Battery of the battery into the battery slots, and then insert it Remove the battery cover as shown below. Replace the battery cover Slide the SIM card into the SIM holder.
  • Page 25 Removing the SIM Card and the Battery Hold down gently while sliding the SIM card out of the SIM holder. Make sure you turn off your phone and disconnect the charger and other accessories. Remove the battery cover. Battery Disposal In order to protect the environment, please read the Pick up the battery using the protruding edge and following points concerning battery disposal:...
  • Page 26: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Note • Charging time may vary depending on the state of the You must charge the battery for at least 2 hours before battery and other conditions. (See “Battery” on using your phone for the first time. page 13.) Using the Charger To Disconnect the Charger...
  • Page 27: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    To Charge Using the Cigarette Lighter Charger Turning Your Phone On and Off The optional Cigarette Lighter Charger supplies power To turn the power on, press and hold for charging from the cigarette lighter socket of a car. approximately 6 seconds. Battery Level Indicator The standby screen is displayed.
  • Page 28: Keypad Lock

    Keypad Lock Display Indicators You can lock the keypad to prevent it from being pressed accidentally. Locking the Keypad Status Press , then [LockKeys] during standby. indicators The soft and centre keys are not displayed when locked. To unlock, press , then [Yes].
  • Page 29 Status Indicators Battery level Strength of received signal / Service out Roaming outside network of range Ringer Volume (p. 84) set to “Silent” GPRS enabled and within range — Vibration alert (p. 85) enabled flashes during GPRS transmission. USB Data Cable connected Text message alerts [unread / mailbox Bluetooth wireless setting [enabled / full]...
  • Page 30: Navigating Functions

    Navigating Functions All applications are accessed from the Main menu. To open the Main menu, press the centre key ( ) during standby. To launch applications, you will need to highlight menu items, and make selections. To select a menu item (indicated in quotation marks), move the cursor using , and press to commit your...
  • Page 31: Call Functions

    Call Functions International Calls Press and hold until a “+” (international Making a Call dialing 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 to dial.
  • Page 32: Redialing

    Redialing Answering a Call When an incoming call is detected, the phone rings. Press during standby. Press or [Answer] to answer the call. Select the phone number you wish to call. Press to redial the call. • When the Personal Hands-free Kit (option) is Automatic Redialing connected to the phone, you can answer calls by This setting allows you to automatically redial the...
  • Page 33: In Call Menu

    Using the Loud Speaker In Call Menu During a call, press [Options]. Your phone has additional functions available while a call is in progress. Select “Loud speaker on”.The loud speaker is activated. Adjusting the Earpiece Volume During a call, you can adjust the earpiece volume (and Select “Loud speaker off“.
  • Page 34 Putting a Call on Hold Call Waiting This function allows you to manage two calls at the This service notifies you of another incoming call while same time. If you wish to make another call while you you have a call in progress. are talking to someone, you can put the current call on During a call, press [Options] and select “Hold &...
  • Page 35 Accessing SMS Menu During a Call Note • Conference call service may not be available on all During a call, press [Options] and select “Text”. networks. Contact your network operator for more The following options are available: “Create information. Message” to make an SMS, or “Inbox”, “Sent” or •...
  • Page 36 To Add New Participants to the Conference Call To Have a Private Conversation with One of the Participants Press [Options] and select “Dial”. If you wish to have a private conversation with one of Enter the number you wish to include in the the participants, you may select the participant from the conference call and press to dial.
  • Page 37: Entering Characters

    Entering Characters Changing the Input Languages You can change the input language on the text entry When entering characters to create Contacts List screen. entries, text messages or multimedia messages, etc., On the text entry screen, press [Options]. press the corresponding keys. Select “Input Language”.
  • Page 38: Using Text Templates

    To edit a word in the list Note • If the correct word is not shown in step 6, enter the On the text entry screen in T9 mode, press correct word again after switching to the multi-tap [Options]. input method. Select “My Dictionary”.
  • Page 39: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Shortcut Keys You can shortcut to the specified menus by pressing Accessing and digit keys for the menu’s corresponding number on the Main menu. See the following table for reference. Shortcuts are listed in the headings of this manual. For example: “M 9-7”.
  • Page 40: Contacts

    Contacts (M 8) Items stored in the SIM memory Name: The number of characters that can be stored differs depending on the SIM (M 8-1) Contacts List card you use. You can store the phone numbers and Email addresses Phone: Up to 40 digits of your friends, family and colleagues in the Contacts Using the Bluetooth wireless function, you can send the...
  • Page 41: Add New Contact

    (M 8-2) Add New Contact Setting a Group Icon to Entries You can set group icons when storing Contacts entries You can choose either the phone or SIM card memory so that you can easily find and edit them. locations to store the new entry. For switching →...
  • Page 42 Copying a Single Entry from Handset to SIM Finding a Name and Number → Card “Contacts” “Contacts List” → “Contacts” “Contacts List” Enter the first few letters of the name. Select the desired entry. Search results are displayed in alphabetical order. Press [Options] and select “Copy to SIM”...
  • Page 43: Memory Status

    Editing Contacts List Entries Speed Dial List → “Contacts” “Contacts List” You can set a maximum of 8 phone numbers in the Speed Dial List (p. 43). Highlight the desired entry. Press [Options] and select “Edit“. Setting Contacts List Entries in the Speed Dial List Modify the information.
  • Page 44: Sending A Contacts List Entry

    (M 8-3) Sending a Contacts List Entry Call Log → The phone will record the last 30 missed calls/ dialed “Contacts” “Contacts List” no/ received calls. Highlight the desired entry. Viewing Call Log Press [Options], select “Send Contact”, and then →...
  • Page 45: Speed Dial List

    Speed Dial List (M 8-4) “Editing Contacts List Entries” on page 41 for details. You can view and perform other operations for phone numbers registered in the Speed Dial List. Sending Messages → “Contacts” “Speed Dial List” In the call log list, highlight the call log you wish to The names and phone numbers stored in the Speed Dial send a message to.
  • Page 46: Data Counter

    (M 8-7) (M 8-8) Data Counter Call Charges You can confirm the amount of time spent and the bytes This function lets you check the duration and charges that you used in GPRS transmissions. for your calls. Some networks do not support Charging →...
  • Page 47 Setting the Charge Rate Set the charge rate to calculate the call cost and set the maximum limit for call cost. → → → “Contacts” “Call Charges” “Settings” “Set Cost in” Enter your PIN2 code. Enter a cost per unit . To enter a decimal point, press Enter a currency unit (up to 3 characters).
  • Page 48: Camera

    Camera (M 5) Remaining shots indicator 123: Indicates the remaining number of Your phone has an integrated digital camera. pictures that can be taken. This allows you to take and send pictures or video clips Using the Full Screen wherever you are. The preview can be displayed on the full screen without the soft key area and indicators.
  • Page 49 Using the Zoom Function Note Press to change the zooming ratio. • Vertical stripes may occur on the picture due to the light source. Change the anti-flicker mode to rectify. Zooming ratio indicators • The digital camera uses a C-MOS sensor. Although : Magnification.
  • Page 50 Viewing the Taken Pictures Note → → → • The countdown sounds while the delay timer is “Camera” “Take Picture” [Options] “My operating. Pictures” • If is pressed while the delay timer is operating, The list of pictures is displayed. the picture is taken instantly.
  • Page 51 Press to start Continuous Shoot. • When you activate the Continuous Shoot, you cannot use the Frame function. Auto Shoot: Four pictures are taken in a row. • Only images in PNG format can be selected as the frame Manual Shoot: Pictures are taken one by one by if you select “My Pictures”...
  • Page 52: Record Video

    (M 5-2) Record Video Using the Zoom Function Press to change the zooming ratio. Put the phone into the video camera mode to record a video. Zooming ratio indicators : Magnification. Recording Video Clips Sound can be recorded with the video clip. Selecting Video Quality →...
  • Page 53 In the Case of No Available Memory Viewing Recorded Video Clips → → → When the number of video clips that can be recorded “Camera” “Record Video” [Options] “My becomes 3 or less, the remaining sets indicator in the Videos” upper left of the screen turns red.
  • Page 54 Using the Timer (Delay Timer) To Record a Video Clip with the Timer → → → “Camera” “Record Video” [Options] “Delay Timer” Select “On” or “Off”. “ ” is displayed on the screen and the phone returns to video camera mode. Press to start the delay timer.
  • Page 55: Messages

    Messages (M 4) Select “Send”. After the message is sent, the message is moved to Your phone allows you to send and receive text, the Sent box. multimedia and Email, and receive WAP alerts as well. Note • The current message size displayed while you are Multimedia (MMS) (M 4-2) creating the message is an approximation.
  • Page 56 Inserting Attached Data • To add more recipients, select “Add Contact” in step 3. Select “To” or “Cc” and select the desired You can send pictures, sounds and video clips saved in position for the recipient. Then enter the phone the handset memory attached to multimedia messages.
  • Page 57 Reading MMS Setting Up MMS → → Messages you receive are stored in the Inbox. “Multimedia” “Settings” Select the item you wish to set up. Incoming Messages The MMS indicator ( ) will appear when you are • Roam. Download (Immediate, Deferred): receiving an incoming message.
  • Page 58 • Slide Show (On, Off): specified in the MMS message. (Your phone is initially provided with the address of a Vodafone specific Enables or disables Slide Show when sending a Postcard service centre, and its address cannot be message. changed.) •...
  • Page 59: Text (Sms)

    (M 4-3) Text (SMS) • Information for a recipient Name (mandatory): About Text Messaging Name of the recipient for a postcard up to 50 The Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send characters text messages of up to 1024 characters to other GSM Additional Info (optional): users.
  • Page 60 Reading SMS The phone begins the sending process and the SMS is sent. After the message has been sent, the Incoming Messages message is added to the Sent box. The SMS indicator ( ) will appear when an incoming To save the message in the Drafts box without message arrives.
  • Page 61 Message Format Press [Options] and select “Extract Numbers”. → → → Telephone numbers embedded in the message are “Text Message” “Settings” “Message Format” displayed. Select the message format. Highlight the phone number. Connection Type Press [Options] and select “Make Call”. →...
  • Page 62: Email

    Email (M 4-4) Creating a New Email Message → → “Email” “Create Message” About Email Messaging Enter the message. The Email service allows you to send and receive Email Enter the Email address of the recipient. messages and is compatible with most POP3 Email providers.
  • Page 63 Storing the Email Address of a Sender in the To use an Email address in the Contacts List, press Contacts List [Options] and select “Contacts List” in step 2. → → “Email” “Inbox” Downloading Email Messages Highlight the message from which you want to store →...
  • Page 64: Cell Broadcasts

    Cell Broadcasts (M 4-8) Setting Languages You can select your preferred language for the cell You can receive Cell Broadcast messages or general broadcast message display. messages such as weather forecasts and traffic reports. → → → This information is broadcast to subscribers in certain “Cell Broadcasts”...
  • Page 65: Vodafone Live

    Vodafone live! (M 2) Starting the WAP Browser Press during standby. Your phone is already configured to access Vodafone live! and the mobile internet*. To Exit the WAP Browser Press to exit the browser. Navigating a WAP Page • Move the highlights around in the screen. Vodafone live! is a new mobile internet portal which is •...
  • Page 66 Browser Menu • History: When you are browsing, you can reach browsing Displays a history list. options by pressing [Options]. • Reload Page: Refreshes the contents of the WAP page. • Edit/ Select: • Advanced: Selects the link you wish to see and edit. (“Select” •...
  • Page 67: My Items

    My Items (M 6) Editing Pictures → → “My Items” “Pictures” “Saved Pictures” My Items contains several types of picture, sound and Highlight the file you wish to edit. video clip data. You can also transmit picture, sound and Press [Options] and select “Edit”. video clip data via Bluetooth wireless technology to OBEX-enabled phones.
  • Page 68 Highlight the file you wish to send. For details on entering a name, see “Contacts List” on page 38. Press [Options] and select “Send”. (M 6-1-3) Downloading Picture Files Select “As Multimedia”, “As Postcard” or “Via → → “My Items” “Pictures”...
  • Page 69: Videos

    (M 6-2) Videos For details on creating a message, see “Creating a New MMS” on page 53. Video clips that are recorded by your phone’s video camera or video clips that are downloaded from mobile Note internet sites can be managed. •...
  • Page 70: Games & More

    (M 6-3) Games & More Note • Pictures/Sounds/Video clips protected with a Along with the preloaded application, downloaded copyright cannot be sent. applications are stored in Applications. • When pairing, you need to enter your passcode when Note establishing contact with a Bluetooth wireless •...
  • Page 71 Downloading Applications Executing Applications (M 6-3-2) → → “My Items” “Games & More” “Applications” Confirmation Screen Downloaded applications are sequentially displayed Before downloading the application you are asked to from the latest one. confirm what you are about to receive. Select the title of the application you wish to After checking the information on the confirmation execute.
  • Page 72: Sounds

    (M 6-4) Sounds Using the Sound Files as Ringtone → → The AMR data recorded by Voice Recorder is managed “My Items” “Sounds” “Saved Sounds” in Saved Sounds. The default ringtones are not Highlight the file you wish to use as ringtone. contained within Saved Sounds.
  • Page 73: Bookmarks

    (M 6-5) Sending a Sound File with MMS Bookmarks → → “My Items” “Sounds” “Saved Sounds” When you are browsing, press [Options] and select the appropriate option. Highlight the file you wish to send. Press [Options] and select “Send”. To Add a Bookmark Press [Options] and select “New Bookmark“.
  • Page 74: Memory Status

    Memory Status To Rename Folder (M 6-6) Highlight a folder you want to rename. This function helps you to check the memory status of My Items. Memory status covers Applications, Press [Options], then select “Rename”. Pictures, Sounds, and Videos. Change the name. →...
  • Page 75: Games & More

    Games & More (M 1) Setting Permission When using Java™ applications that access the network, online security for monetary transactions can More Games (M 1-1) be set with this option. You can download applications. To Select the Function and Confirmation Method →...
  • Page 76: Settings

    (M 1-3) Settings Per Access: Informs you every time the Java™ application accesses the network Calls & Alarms (M 1-3-1) regardless of whether or not access is You can set the priority of incoming calls and alarms allowed. while an application is operating. Never Connect: Prevents the Java™...
  • Page 77: Java™ Information

    Sound Volume (M 1-3-2) To Set the Blink Operation You can set the volume of the application such as sound This setting enables the backlight to be controlled by effect to one of the five levels or silent. When “Power the application.
  • Page 78: Applications

    Applications (M 3) Select the desired tone. For details on selecting a tone, see “Assigning Ringtone” on page 85. SIM Application (M 3-1) You can refer to the information on the SIM. Contact To Change the Vibration of Alarm Tone your service provider for further details.
  • Page 79: Calculator

    (M 3-3) Editing the Alarm Setting Calculator → “Applications” “Alarms” The calculator function performs the 4 arithmetic calculations using up to 9 digits. Select the desired setting and edit it. → “Applications” “Calculator” Resetting an Alarm Setting The calculator is displayed. →...
  • Page 80: Voice Recorder

    (M 3-4) Voice Recorder Sending Voice Clips → This allows you to record a voice clip of up to 30 “Applications” “Voice Recorder” seconds, which can be sent within a multimedia Press to start recording. message. The recorded voice clip is registered in Saved Press to stop recording.
  • Page 81: Calendar

    Calendar (M 7) Select the desired tone. For details on selecting a tone, see “Assigning Calendar allows you to easily schedule appointments or Ringtone” on page 85. events, which are associated with the date and time. Select “Vibration” and select from “On” or “Off”. These entries can also be sent via Bluetooth wireless Select “Duration”...
  • Page 82 To Set an All Day Event Sending a Schedule Entry Select the subject field and enter the subject. “Calendar” Select the day including schedule entries you wish Select the date field and select the desired date. to send. Select the location field and enter the location. Highlight the desired entry you wish to send.
  • Page 83 Receiving a Schedule Entry To Change the Week Format When the phone receives a schedule entry, a In the monthly view, press [Options]. confirmation message appears. Select “Week Format”. Press [Yes]. Select “Monday-Sunday” or “Sunday-Saturday”. The received entry is registered in the Calendar. Deleting Entries Press [No] to reject.
  • Page 84: Settings

    Settings (M 9) Assigning the Pictures (M 9-1-2) Pictures can be displayed when turning the power on or off, when receiving an incoming call, or when Setting the Display (M 9-1) operating the alarm. You can change the settings of the screen. Pictures taken by a digital camera or images Wallpaper (M 9-1-1)
  • Page 85 Setting the Greeting Message To Select the Backlight Time Out (M 9-1-3) → → → You can set the message which will appear when the “Settings” “Display” “Backlight” “Time phone is turned on. Out” → → “Settings” “Display” “Greeting Message” Select the desired time.
  • Page 86: Sound

    (M 9-2) Sound Customising Profile → You can use this menu to check or edit the current “Settings” “Profiles” Profiles settings. Highlight the profile you wish to customise. Press [Options] and select “Personalise”. Profiles (M 9-3) Select the setting you wish to customise and change Tone sound and vibration settings can be customised as desired.
  • Page 87 Vibration Press ) to increase the ringer volume or When the vibration option is set on, the phone will press ) to decrease the ringer volume vibrate for incoming calls regardless of the ringer and then press volume and tone settings. To select “Step Tone”, press ) at level 5.
  • Page 88 Warning Tone Message Alert Your phone emits the warning tone when an error When receiving messages, special ringtones can be set. → occurs. “Settings” “Profiles” → “Settings” “Profiles” Highlight the profile you wish to customise. Highlight the profile you wish to customise. Press [Options] and select “Personalise”.
  • Page 89 Low Battery Alert Select “Tone” and select from keytone 1, keytone 2, Adjust the volume of the alert when the battery keytone 3 and key tone 4. becomes low. Select the desired tone. → “Settings” “Profiles” For details on selecting the tone, see “Assigning Highlight the profile you wish to customise.
  • Page 90: Connectivity

    Connectivity (M 9-4) • The users of two devices with Bluetooth wireless technology should agree on the same passcode for By configuring the settings in this menu, you can both devices in order to pair them. connect to Bluetooth wireless technology enabled •...
  • Page 91 To Activate a Device To Rename Your Phone → → → You can rename your phone. The name is shown on “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” other devices when your phone is detected. “Handsfree Devices” → → → Select the device you wish to activate. “Settings”...
  • Page 92: Date & Time

    (M 9-5) PC Software Date & Time (M 9-4-2) By connecting your phone to a PC, you can transmit You need to set the correct time and date in order for pictures, sounds, video clips, and Contacts List entries. your phone’s various time-based functions to work Follow the procedure to select the connection method correctly.
  • Page 93: Call Settings

    (M 9-6) Setting the Time Zone Call Settings → → → “Settings” “Date & Time” “Time Zone” Set various types of functions and services. “Change Zone” (M 9-6-1) Diverts Press to select the home city to set. This service is used to divert incoming calls to your voice mail system or to another number depending on Customising the Time Zone →...
  • Page 94 Call Waiting Enter a phone number to which you wish to divert (M 9-6-2) If you wish to be able to receive another incoming call calls or search for it in the Contacts List. (p. 38) while you have a call in progress, you must activate the To use a phone number in the Contacts List, press Call Waiting service.
  • Page 95 Restrict Calls (M 9-6-4) • Bar if Abroad: Restricts all incoming calls This function lets you place restrictions on incoming when you are outside of the and outgoing calls. To activate this option you will need coverage from your the specified password, which is available from your registered network operator.
  • Page 96 Fixed Dialing No. Changing the Network Password → → → This option is available on most SIM cards of GSM “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” mobile phones. It allows you to configure a SIM card so “Change Password” that it can only be used to make calls to the numbers of Enter the old network password.
  • Page 97: Changing The Language

    (M 9-7) Changing the Language Network (M 9-8) You can change the language that the phone uses to Network Settings (M 9-8-1) display messages. To Select a Network Automatically → “Settings” “Languages” Each time the power is turned on, your phone always Select the desired language.
  • Page 98 WAP/MMS/Email Settings If there is an entry, perform the following steps. Press [Options] and select “Insert“. Note • In normal operation, you do not need to change Choose the name of the network you wish to add. settings. Press [Selecct]. WAP Settings (*: Item to be set is mandatory) To Change the Position of a Network in the “Profile Name”*:...
  • Page 99 MMS Settings (*: Item to be set is mandatory) Email Settings (*: Item to be set is mandatory) “Profile Name”*: MMS profile name (Unique name) “Profile Name”*: Email profile name (Unique name) “IP Address”*: IP address for MMS “Email Address”*: Email address “Relay Server URL”*: “Return Address”: Email address to which the Email MMS relay server...
  • Page 100 To Edit the WAP/MMS/Email Profile “Connection Type”:Bearer connection type (“GPRS → Then CSD”, “GPRS” or “CSD”) “Settings” “Network” “GPRS Settings”: Select from “WAP Settings”, “MMS Settings” or “Email Settings”. “APN”*: Access point name “Username”: User name Highlight the desired profile. “Password”: Password Press [Options] and select “Edit”.
  • Page 101: Security

    To Delete the WAP/MMS/Email Profile Security (M 9-9) → “Settings” “Network” Auto Keypad Lock (M 9-9-1) Select from “WAP Settings”, “MMS Settings” or By setting this option on, your phone will lock the “Email Settings”. keypad automatically after the desired time if no Highlight the desired profile.
  • Page 102: Master Reset

    (M 9-9-4) To Change PIN Code Handset Lock This allows you to change the PIN code stored on the The Handset Lock is an additional security feature SIM card. Before you change the PIN code, select “On” which prevents unauthorised use of the phone or certain in step 1 in “Enabling/Disabling the PIN Code”...
  • Page 103: Connecting Gx18 To Your Pc

    You can transmit the following items between your You can use the following functions by connecting the phone and your PC, and can use Contacts List entries on GX18 to your PC using an USB port* or Bluetooth your PC. wireless technology port: •...
  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Check the radio signal strength indicator as you may Problem Solution be outside the service area. • Make sure the battery is The phone does not • Check to see if any error Phone functions do properly inserted and turn on.
  • Page 105 OBEX data. message “Please return to Cannot connect to does not support it. Check standby.” is displayed. Multimedia your service provider’s Message service access point number. provider. Contact your service provider to confirm the correct http://www.sharp-mobile.com settings. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 106 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 107 Index Diverts 91 Greeting message 83 Minute Minder 94 Resetting 83 Resetting 94 Showing the clock 83 Accessories 19 Restrict Calls 93 Wallpaper 82 Alarms 76 Show Your Number 92 Cell Broadcasts 62 Earpiece volume 31 Centre key 20, 26 Battery 22 Email 60 Contacts List 38...
  • Page 108 PIN2 code 100 Speed Dial List 43 Power on and off 25 Left soft key 21 Profiles Text message 57 Activating 84 Creating 57 Master Reset 100 Alerts 85 Extracting phone numbers 58 Memory Status 41 Customising 84 Reading 58 Memory status 72 Keypad tones 87 Setting up 59...
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