Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Ltd,
declares that this GX30 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
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX30.
About This User Guide
This user guide is carefully designed to help you learn about
your phone’s features and operations quickly and effectively.
NOTICE
• We strongly recommend that you keep separate
permanent written records of all important data. Data
may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory
product under certain circumstances. Therefore, we
assume no responsibility for data lost or otherwise
rendered unusable, whether as a result of improper use,
repairs, defects, battery replacement, use after the
specified battery life has expired or any other cause.
• We assume no responsibility, directly or indirectly,
for financial losses or claims from third parties
resulting from the use of this product and any of its
functions, such as stolen credit card numbers, the loss
or alteration of stored data, etc.
• All company and/or product names are trademarks and/
or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
• Screen layout illustrated in this user guide may differ
from the actual one.
The information described in this user guide is
subject to change without notice.
• All the functions described in this user guide may not
be supported in all networks.
• We assume no responsibility for downloaded
contents, information, etc. from network.
• The CGS-LCD is a world advanced technology
product, giving you fine picture quality.
Occasionally, a few black or bright pixels may appear
on the screen. Please note that this will not have any
impact on any of the features or performance.
Copyright
According to copyright laws, the reproduction,
alteration and use of material which is protected by
copyright (music, pictures, etc.) is only permitted for
personal or private use. If the user is not in possession
of more extensive copyright or has not received the
explicit permission from the copyright owner to
reproduce, alter or use a copy which has been made or
modified in this way, this is considered to be a violation
of the copyright laws and gives the copyright owner the
right to claim for damages. For this reason, avoid the
illegal use of material which is protected by copyright.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Introduction
1
Powered by JBlend™ Copyright 1997-
2003 Aplix Corporation. All rights reserved.
JBlend and all JBlend-based trademarks
and logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Aplix Corporation in Japan
and other countries.
Powered by Mascot Capsule®/Micro3D Edition™
Mascot Capsule® is a registered trademark of HI Corpora-
tion
©2002-2003 HI Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Licensed by Inter Digital Technology Corporation under
one or more of the following United States Patents and/or
their domestic or foreign counterparts and other patents
pending, including U.S. Patents: 4,675,863: 4,779,262:
4,785,450 & 4,811,420.
Licensed under U.S. Patent 4,558,302 and foreign counter-
parts.
T9 Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following:
U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928,
and 6,011,554; Australian Pat. No. 727539; Canadian Pat.
No. 1,331,057; United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong
Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329; Republic of
Singapore Pat. No. 51383; Euro. Pat. No. 0 842 463
(96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, FR, IT, NL,PT.ES,SE,GB;
Republic of Korea Pat. Nos. KR201211B1 and
KR226206B1; and additional patents are pending
worldwide.
SD logo
is a trademark.
Bluetooth is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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.
CP8 PATENT
2
Introduction
Useful Functions and Services of the
Phone
Your phone offers you the following features:
• Built-in digital camera that can take pictures and
record video clips.
• Create and read SMS (Text Message).
• MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) can
personalise your phone in various ways: you can send
and receive multimedia messages with graphical
images, photographs, sound or video clips attached.
• WAP browser to help you access a variety of
information on the mobile Internet.
• Java™ applications. You can also download various
kinds of applications from Vodafone via the mobile
Internet.
• Continuous grain silicon (CGS) colour LCD main
display with images that are clearer and easier to view.
• Colour external display enables you to quickly see
who is calling and if you have any new messages.
• Mobile light with large number of uses: as a camera
flash, battery charge notification, incoming call
indicator and a makeshift torch.
• Melody editing function allows you to create original
ringtones using up to 32 voices.
• Voice recorder function allows you to record and play
back your voice clips.
• MP3 player that can play back MP3 sound files.
• Memory card slot that expands connectivity with a PC
by using the memory card.
• Bluetooth interface that establishes contact with other
Bluetooth-enabled device (handsfree headset for
Bluetooth or handsfree car kit for Bluetooth only).
Introduction
3
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................. 1
Useful Functions and Services of the
Phone ...........................................................3
Table of Contents ........................................ 4
Your Phone .................................................. 7
Optional Accessories ...................................7
Getting Started ............................................ 8
Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery .....11
Charging the Battery ..................................15
Inserting the Memory Card ........................16
Removing the Memory Card .....................18
Turning Your Phone On and Off ...............18
Display Indicators (Main Display) ............19
Display Indicators (External Display) .......22
Call Functions ............................................ 24
Making a Call .............................................24
Speed Dialling ............................................24
Redialling ...................................................25
Ending a Call .............................................25
Answering a Call .......................................26
Incall Menu ................................................27
4
Table of Contents
Entering Characters ..................................32
Changing the Input Languages ...................33
Changing the Input Method .......................33
Using Text Templates ................................34
Using the Menu ..........................................35
List of Menu Functions ..............................37
Contacts List .............................................38
Displaying the Contacts List ......................38
Selecting the Contacts List Memory ..........38
Add New Contact ......................................39
Finding a Name and Number .....................43
Dialling Using Contacts List Entries ..........43
Editing Contacts List Entries .....................44
Deleting a Single Contacts List Entry ........45
Deleting All Contacts List Entries .............45
Viewing Groups .........................................45
Memory Status ...........................................48
Speed Dial List ...........................................49
Sending Messages ......................................49
Swapping Location Number of the Phone
Number .......................................................50
Camera ...................................................... 51
Take Picture ..............................................51
Record Video ............................................59
Messages .................................................. 66
Multimedia (MMS) ...................................66
Text (SMS) ................................................77
Cell Broadcasts ..........................................84
Area Info ...................................................86
Vodafone live! ........................................... 87
Viewing the WAP Browser ........................87
Navigating a WAP Page .............................88
My Stuff ..................................................... 92
Pictures ......................................................92
Games & More ..........................................99
Sounds .....................................................102
Videos .....................................................105
Bookmarks ..............................................108
Text Templates ........................................109
Memory Status ........................................110
Games & More ........................................ 111
Executing Applications ...........................111
Screensavers ............................................111
More Games ............................................112
Settings ................................................... 112
Java™ Information ................................. 116
Applications ............................................117
SIM Application ..................................... 117
MP3 Player ............................................. 117
Calendar .................................................. 118
Alarms .................................................... 121
Calculator ............................................... 124
Voice Recorder ....................................... 125
Melody Editor ......................................... 127
Phone Help ............................................. 136
Profiles ....................................................137
Activating a Profile .................................. 137
Customising Profiles ............................... 138
Resetting Profile Settings ........................ 138
Ringer Volume ........................................ 139
Assigning Ringtone ................................. 139
Vibration .................................................. 140
Light Colour ............................................ 140
Keypad Tones .......................................... 140
Warning Tone .......................................... 141
Power On/Off Sound ............................... 142
Message Alert .......................................... 142
Table of Contents
5
Handset Manager .....................................191
Software Installation ................................192
Note ..........................................................192
Troubleshooting ......................................193
Safety Precautions and Conditions of
Use ............................................................195
CONDITIONS OF USE ...........................195
ENVIRONMENT ....................................198
PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING
VEHICLE USE ........................................199
SAR ..........................................................199
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN USA .......200
Index .........................................................203
Low Battery Alert ....................................143
Echo Reduction ........................................143
Any Key Answer .....................................144
Contacts .................................................. 145
Call Log ..................................................145
Call Timers .............................................146
Call Costs ................................................147
Data Counter ...........................................150
Speed Dial List ........................................150
My Numbers ...........................................151
Settings ................................................... 152
Phone Settings .........................................152
Call Settings ............................................165
Diverts .....................................................168
Memory Card ..........................................170
Connectivity ............................................171
Internet Settings ......................................176
Network Settings .....................................182
Security ...................................................184
Master Reset ...........................................190
Connecting GX30 to Your PC ................. 191
System Requirements ..............................191
GSM/GPRS Modem ................................191
6
Table of Contents
Your Phone
Please check the following carefully. Your phone
should come complete with:
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS phone
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• AC charger
• Handsfree Kit
• CD-ROM
• SD memory card
• User guide
Optional Accessories
• Spare Lithium-ion battery (XN-1BT30)
• High capacity Lithium-ion battery (XN-1BT31)
• Cigarette lighter charger (XN-1CL30)
• USB data cable (USB cable: XN-1DC30)
• AC charger (XN-1QC30, XN-1QC31)
• Personal handsfree kit (XN-1ER20)
The above accessories may not be available in all
regions.
For details, please contact your dealer.
Your Phone
7