Sharp GX17- Manuals

Your Phone 7 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• Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories • Li-ion Spare Battery (XN-1BT30)• Cigarette Lighter Charger (XN-1CL3...

8 Getting Started Getting Started 1. Earpiece2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): Moves cursor to select menu items, etc. Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Contacts List a b entries in standby mode. a and b indicate in this manual these keys. Left arrow key: Displays list of Applications c in standby mode. c...

10 Getting Started Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery 1. Remove the battery cover as shown below. 2. Slide the SIM card into the SIM holder. 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...

Getting Started 11 Removing the SIM Card and the Battery 1. Make sure you turn off your phone and disconnect the charger and other accessories. Remove the battery cover. 2. Pick up the battery using the protruding edge and remove the battery from the phone. 3. Hold down gently whilst sliding the SIM...

12 Getting Started 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 by pressing both sides indicated with arrows. 2. Connect the charger to an AC ...

Getting Started 13 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 Durin...

14 Getting Started To Copy Contacts List from the SIM Card When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the first time and use the Contacts List function, you are asked whether you wish to copy Contacts List entries on the SIM card (if using a previously used SIM). Follow the on-screen instructi...

Getting Started 15 Display Indicators Status Indicators 1. / : Strength of received signal / Service out of range 2. : GPRS enabled and within range — flashes during GPRS transmission. 3. / : Text message alerts [unread / mailbox full] 4. / : Multimedia message alerts [unread / mailbox full] 5. / : ...

Navigating Functions 17 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...

18 Call Functions Call Functions Making a Call 1. Enter the area code and the phone number you wish 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. Emergency Calls 1. Enter 112 (international emergency number) using the keypad...

Call Functions 19 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 standby. 2. Select the category from “All Calls”, “Dialled Nos.”, “Missed Cal...

20 Call Functions • 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 s...

Call Functions 21 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]....

22 Call Functions 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 52. Conference Call Confer...

Call Functions 23 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...

24 Entering Characters Entering Characters 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 “...

Entering Characters 25 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...

26 Entering Characters 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 ...

Using the Menu 27 Using the Menu Accessing Applications 1. Press during standby. The Main menu is displayed. 2. Navigate to required location. 3. Press to access function. Shortcut Keys You can shortcut to the specified menus by pressing and digit keys for the menu’s corresponding number on the Main...

28 Using the Menu List of Menu Functions * Depends on SIM card contents. Menu No./ Main Menu Menu No./ Sub Menu1 1 Games & More 1 Applications 2 Screensavers 3 More Games 4 Settings 5 Java™ Information 2 Vodafone live! 1 Vodafone live! 2 Games 3 Ringtones 4 Pictures 5 News 6 Sport 7 Find & S...

Using the Menu 29 Note for the menu indications for the Postcard and Media Album services • The menu indications for the Postcard and Media Album services vary in the United Kingdom and Ireland as follows: Current indications in the User Guide Indications in United Kingdom Indications in Ireland “Po...

30 Contacts List Contacts List You can store the phone numbers and Email addresses of your friends, family and colleagues in the Contacts List.Depending on the size of the entry, your phone can store up to 640 entries. In a Contacts List, you can store the following items. Items stored in the handse...

Contacts List 31 Changing the Name Order “Contacts” → “Contacts List” → [Options] → “Advanced” → “Name Order” 1. Select from “First - Last name” or “Last - First name”. Add New Contact You can choose either the phone or SIM card memory locations to store the new entry. For switching locations, see “...

32 Contacts List Copying Contacts List Entries between SIM Card and Handset “Contacts” → “Contacts List” → [Options] → “Advanced” → “Copy All Entries” 1. Select “From SIM to Handset” or “From Handset to SIM”. Note • When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the first time and use the Contacts...

Contacts List 33 Dialling from the Contacts List “Contacts” → “Contacts List” 1. Highlight the desired entry and press D . Tip • If more than one phone number is registered for the entry, select the desired phone number after step 1 and press D . You can also dial the desired phone number by pressin...

34 Contacts List Tip • Press [Options] and select “Current Only” to view only the selected group or “Select All” to view all groups. Group Call Different ringtones can be set for each group. When you purchase this phone, groups are set to off. If you do not set a group ringtone, the ringtone assigne...

Contacts List 35 Memory Status This function helps you to check the memory used in the Contacts List. “Contacts” → “Contacts List” → [Options] → “Advanced” → “Memory Status” Speed Dial List You can set a maximum of 8 phone numbers in the Speed Dial List (p. 87). Setting Contacts List Entries in the ...

36 Contacts List Receiving a Contacts List Entry When the phone receives a Contacts List entry, a confirmation message appears in the standby mode screen. 1. Press [Yes].The received entry is registered in the Contacts List. Press [No] to reject. Tip • For details on making Infrared or Bluetooth wir...

Contacts List 37 Dialling a Service Phone Number Certain SIM cards contain service phone numbers that can be dialled. Contact your SIM card vendor for more information. On the Contacts screen, “Service Dialling No.” is displayed at the bottom of the list. “Contacts” 1. Select “Service Dialling No.”....

38 Camera Camera Your phone has an integrated digital camera.This allows you to take and send pictures or video clips wherever you are. Take Picture 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....

Camera 39 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 (120 ∗ 160)”, the zoom function has 3 magnifications ( × 1, × 2, × 4). • When “Picture Size” is set to “M (240 ∗ 320)”, the zoom function has ...

40 Camera 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.)When the number of pictures that can be taken becomes 0, an...

Camera 41 Note • The countdown sounds whilst the delay timer is operating. • If 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. ...

42 Camera 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. Pres...

Camera 43 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 video clip again, press [...

44 Camera Selecting the Anti-flicker Mode “Camera” → “Record Video” → [Options] → “Anti- flicker” 1. Select “Mode 1: 50Hz” or “Mode 2: 60Hz”. Note • Vertical stripes may occur on the preview screen due to the light source. Change the anti-flicker mode to rectify. In the Case of No Available Memory W...

Camera 45 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 to start the delay timer. 10 seconds after the timer sounds,...

46 Messages Messages Your phone allows you to send and receive text, multimedia and Email, and receive WAP alerts as well. Multimedia (MMS) About Multimedia Messaging Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) allows you to send and receive multimedia messages with graphical images, photographs, sound, anim...

Messages 47 • To add more recipients, select “Add Contact” in step 3. Select “To” or “Cc” and select the desired position for the recipient. Then enter the phone number or Email address. To Send a Voice Clip Message or Video Clip Message You can quickly send a voice or video clip file without enteri...

48 Messages Turning the Slide Show Setting On or Off A → “Multimedia” → “Settings” → “Slide Show” 1. Select “On” or “Off”. If You Select “On” • You can create messages which have up to 10 slides. Each slide can contain one picture, one sound file and up to 1000 characters of text (up to the message ...

Messages 49 Note • Pictures/Sounds/Video clips protected with a copyright cannot be sent attached to a message. • Instead of performing step 2, you can send data recorded with “Take Picture”, “Record Voice” or “Record Video” options. Reading MMS Messages you receive are stored in the Inbox. Incoming...

50 Messages Confirming Arrival of Delivery Report A → “Multimedia” → “Sent” 1. Highlight the message of which you wish to confirm arrival of delivery report. 2. Press [Options] and select “Delivery Report”. This menu is available only for sent messages that have the “Delivery Report” set to “On”. Fo...

Messages 51 • 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 s...

52 Messages • 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. / Street (mandatory): Number and Street up to 50 characters Postcode (mandatory): Pos...

Messages 53 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.To save the message in the Drafts box without sending it, select “Save to Drafts”. Note • When you send a message of more than 160 characters, ...

54 Messages 4. Press [Options] and select “Make Call”.To save this phone number in the Contacts List, select “Save Number”. Setting Up SMS To Set Up the Service Centre Address A → “Text” → “Settings” → “Message Centre” 1. Enter the centre phone number.If you wish to enter a country code for a messag...

Messages 55 Email About Email Messaging The Email service allows you to send and receive Email messages and is compatible with most POP3 Email providers. Email messages of up to 2000 characters can be sent. The size of the Email messages to be received depends on Email settings. Before You Start You...

56 Messages • SMS notification of new Email messages on the server is an operator-dependant feature. • You can use the Email address from the Contacts List. (p. 32)To use an Email address in the Contacts List, press [Options] and select “Contacts List” in step 2. Downloading Email Messages A → “Emai...

Messages 57 • Reply Message (Incl. Original Mail, Excl. Original Mail):Includes or excludes the original message when replying. Cell Broadcasts You can receive Cell Broadcast messages or general messages such as weather forecasts and traffic reports. This information is broadcast to subscribers in c...

58 Vodafone live! Vodafone live! 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 faste...

Vodafone live! 59 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 li...

60 Vodafone live! • 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: D...

62 My Items My Items 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 wire...

My Items 63 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 se...

64 My Items Note • The Postcard service is not available on some service providers. Please contact your service provider for more information. • Pictures protected with a copyright cannot be sent attached to a message. Tip • For details on transmitting My Items data, see “Sending My Items Data” on p...

My Items 65 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 downloadi...

66 My Items Tip • SMAF (Synthetic music Mobile Application Format) is a format of music data for mobile phones. 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.• ...

My Items 67 Uploading Sound Files You can upload your sounds to the Media Album. Note • This service is not available on some service providers. Please contact your service provider for more information. “My Items” → “Sounds” → “Saved Sounds” 1. Highlight the file you wish to upload. 2. Press [Optio...

68 My Items Sending a Video Clip File with MMS “My Items” → “Videos” → “Saved Videos” 1. Highlight the file you wish to send. 2. Press [Options] and select “Send”. 3. Select “As Multimedia”.For details on creating a message, see “Creating a New MMS” on page 46. Note • Video clips protected with a co...

My Items 69 For “Via Infrared” The phone starts searching for an infrared-enabled device within 20 centimetres.When detected, the infrared connection is established and the file is sent. Note • Pictures/Sounds/Video clips protected with a copyright cannot be sent. • When pairing, you need to enter y...

70 My Items Deleting Text Templates “My Items” → “Text Templates” 1. Highlight the text template you wish to delete. 2. Press [Options] and select “Delete”. Memory Status This function helps you to check the memory status of My Items. Memory status covers Applications, Pictures, Sounds, and Videos. ...

Games & More 71 Games & More Applications 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 65. Setting Permission When us...

72 Games & More To Reset Permissions You can reset all permissions you made “Games & More” → “Applications” 1. Highlight the desired Java™ applications. 2. Press [Options] and select “Permission”. 3. Select “Reset Permissions”. Screensavers You can download screensaver applications for the s...

Games & More 73 Settings Calls & Alarms You can set the priority of incoming calls and alarms whilst an application is operating. “Games & More” → “Settings” → “Calls & Alarms” 1. Select “Incoming Call” or “Alarm”. 2. Select methods. • “Call Priority” or “Alarm Priority”: The applica...

74 Games & More To Set the Blink Operation This setting enables the backlight to be controlled by the application. If set to “Off”, the backlight cannot be turned on from the application. “Games & More” → “Settings” → “Backlight” → “Blink” 1. Select “On” or “Off”. Vibration When the vibratio...

Applications 75 Applications SIM Application You can refer to the information on the SIM. Contact your service provider for further details. Alarms 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 b...

76 Applications 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”. Resetting All Alarm Settings “Applications” → “Alarms” → “Clear All” Cal...

Applications 77 Rate Conversion 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 -> ...

78 Applications • The volume varies depending on the Multimedia Volume settings (p. 95). The sound is deactivated when “Multimedia Volume” is set to “Silent”. To adjust the volume, press a (or d /the side-up key) or b (or c /the side-down key). Tip • You can also activate Voice Recorder by pressing ...

80 Applications To Specify the Musical Scale and Rest Using the keys shown below, specify the musical scale and rest. 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...

Applications 81 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, St...

82 Applications Note • When the number of voices is modified in step 4, a 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. b...

Calendar 83 Calendar 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 d...

84 Calendar To Set an All Day Event 1. Select the subject field and enter the subject. 2. Select the date field and select the desired date. 3. Select the location field and enter the location. 4. Press [Save]. To Set an Anniversary 1. Select the anniversary option from “Ann by date” or “Ann by day”...

Calendar 85 Receiving a Schedule Entry When the phone receives a schedule entry, a confirmation message is displayed in the standby mode screen. 1. Press [Yes].The received entry is registered in the Calendar.Press [No] to reject. Tip • For details on making Infrared or Bluetooth wireless settings, ...

86 Contacts Contacts Call Log The phone will record the last 10 missed calls, received calls and dialled numbers. Viewing Call Log “Contacts” → “Call Log” 1. Select the category from “All Calls”, “Dialled Nos.”, “Missed Calls” or “Received Calls”.The selected call log list is displayed.To switch log...

Contacts 87 Speed Dial List 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. My Numbers You can check your own voice, data and fax phone numb...

88 Contacts Call Costs This function lets you check the charges for your calls. Some networks do not support Charging Advice. Please check with your service provider for availability. Checking the Cost of the Last Call “Contacts” → “Call Costs” → “Last Call” The cost of the last call is displayed. C...

Settings 89 Settings Connectivity By configuring the settings in this menu, you can connect to Bluetooth wireless technology or infrared enabled phones via these connections, as well as a PC via Bluetooth wireless technology, infrared or USB connections. Using the Bluetooth Wireless Function To Turn...

90 Settings Handsfree Devices You can activate, rename, and delete the paired handsfree device in the list. To Activate a Device “Settings” → “Connectivity” → “Bluetooth” → “Handsfree Devices” 1. Select the device you wish to activate. Tip • You can save battery power by turning the Bluetooth wirele...

Settings 91 To Show or Hide Your Phone “Settings” → “Connectivity” → “Bluetooth” → “Bluetooth Settings” → “Visibility” 1. Select the desired visibility settings.“Show My Phone”: Allows other devices to recognize your phone.“Hide My Phone”: Hides your phone from other devices. To Turn Off Automatical...

92 Settings Profiles Tone sound and vibration settings 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 pr...

Settings 93 4. Press a (or d ) to increase the ringer volume or press b (or c ) to decrease the ringer volume and then press . To select “Step Tone”, press a (or d ) at level 5. To select “Silent”, press b (or c ) at level 1. Assigning Ringtone You can select the ringtone from 28 tones including 5 p...

94 Settings 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 “Personal...

Settings 95 Low Battery Alert Adjust the volume of the alert when the battery becomes low. “Settings” → “Profiles” 1. Highlight the profile you wish to customise. 2. Press [Options] and select “Personalise”. 3. Select “Alerts”. 4. Select “Low Battery Alert”. 5. Select from “High”, “Low” or “Silent”....

96 Settings Power On Sound / Power Off Sound The phone can be set to emit a sound when it is switched on or off. You can define the volume, duration and the melody to be used for this task. “Settings” → “Profiles” 1. Highlight the profile you wish to customise. 2. Press [Options] and select “Persona...

Settings 97 Auto Answer (for handsfree car kit only) Auto Answer function allows you to answer calls automatically by connecting the handsfree car kit for Bluetooth to your phone via Bluetooth wireless technology. You can select the desired time until your phone answers. “Settings” → “Profiles” 1. H...

98 Settings 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...

Settings 99 Backlight You can turn the backlight of the screen on or off when you press the keypad or the optional Cigarette Lighter Charger is connected to the phone.You can change the time the backlight is on for, which will help conserve battery life. Tip • When you purchase this phone, Backlight...

100 Settings Note • Display Saving does not work whilst you are calling, using WAP, or using an application. • To cancel the Display Saving: The display saving continues until either a key is pressed or there is an incoming alert. The first key press only cancels this function. You must press anothe...

Settings 101 3. Enter a phone number to which you wish to divert calls or search for it in the Contacts List. (p. 32)To use a phone number in the Contacts List, press [Contacts]. 4. Press .If you select “No Answer” in step 1: 5. Select the period of time from 6 levels (05 to 30 seconds). Note • When...

102 Settings Restrict Calls This function lets you place restrictions on incoming and outgoing calls. To activate this option you will need the specified password, which is available from your service provider. “Settings” → “Call Settings” → “Restrict Calls” 1. Select from “Outgoing Calls” or “Incom...

Settings 103 Fixed Dialling No. When the Fixed Dialling No. is enabled, you can only call predefined numbers. To Enable Fixed Dialling No. “Settings” → “Call Settings” → “Restrict Calls” → “Fixed Dialling No.” 1. Enter your PIN2 code. 2. Select “Switch On/Off”. 3. Select “On” or “Off”. To Add a New ...

104 Settings Call Setting Reset The call settings can be reset to their default settings. “Settings” → “Call 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 110. Date & Time...

Settings 105 Changing the Language You can change the language that the phone uses to display messages. “Settings” → “Language” 1. Select the desired language. Tip • You can also change the input language on the text entry screen (p. 25). Note • If you select “Automatic” in step 1, the language pres...

106 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. 2. Select “Insert” or “Add to end”. To Delete a Network from the Preferred List “Settings” → “Netwo...

Settings 109 To Delete the WAP/MMS/Email Profile “Settings” → “Network” 1. Select from “WAP Settings”, “MMS Settings” or “Email Settings”. 2. Highlight the desired profile. 3. Press [Options] and select “Delete”. Security Auto Keypad Lock By setting this option on, your phone will lock the keypad au...

110 Settings 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” on page 109. “Settings” → “Security” → “PIN Entry” → “Change PIN” 1. Enter the existing PIN code. 2. Enter a new P...

Connecting GX17 to Your PC 111 Connecting GX17 to Your PC You can use the following functions by connecting the GX17 to your PC using an infrared port, USB port* or Bluetooth wireless technology port: • GSM/GPRS modem• Handset Manager for GX17* Requires an optional USB Data Cable XN-1DC30 for USB po...

112 Connecting GX17 to Your PC Note • Modem communication is not possible whilst communicating with the Handset Manager via Bluetooth wireless technology, infrared or USB interface. Handset Manager You can transmit the following items between your phone and your PC, and can use Contacts List entries...

Connecting GX17 to Your PC 113 Infrared communication • Infrared ports need to be aligned with each other. • Infrared ports need to be placed within 20 cm of each other and within a 30° angle. GSM/GPRS modem • It is not recommended that you make or answer calls when you are using GX17 as a GSM/GPRS ...

114 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution The phone does not turn on. • Make sure the battery is properly inserted and charged. PIN code or PIN2 code is rejected. • Make sure you have entered the correct code (4 to 8 digits). • Your SIM card/protected functions will become locked after 3 ...

116 Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use 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 phon...

Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use 117 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 us...

118 Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use Aerial Care • Do not cover the top of the phone with your hand when in use as this may interfere with the performance of the built-in aerial. Call quality may deteriorate leading to shortened talk-time and stand-by time because the mobile phone has to ope...

Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use 119 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 ...

120 Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use SAR Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and ...

Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use 121 INFORMATION ON PROPER DISPOSAL Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products. A. Informa...

122 Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch. B. Information on Dis...

Index 125 Index A Accessories 7Alarms 75 B Battery 10Bluetooth wireless function 89 C Calculator 76Calendar 83Call Costs 88Call functions 18 Answering 19Call Waiting 21Conference Call 22Earpiece volume 20Making 18Muting 23Putting on hold 21Redialling 19Speed dialling 18 Call Log 86Call settings 100 ...