Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Ltd, declares
that this GX30i is in compliance with the essential require-
ments 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 GX30i.
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.
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ing, including U.S. Patents: 4,675,863: 4,779,262:
4,785,450 & 4,811,420.
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
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DK, FI, FR, IT, NL,PT.ES,SE,GB; Republic of Korea Pat.
Nos. KR201211B1 and KR226206B1; and additional
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Introduction
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
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent
Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of
a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the
MPEG-4 Video Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decode
MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in
a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained
from a licensed video provider. No license is granted or
implied for any other use. Additional information may be
obtained from MPEG LA. See http:// www.mpegla.com.
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Systems Patent
Portfolio License for encoding in compliance with the MPEG-
4 Systems Standard, except that an additional license and
payment of royalties are necessary for encoding in
connection with (i) data stored or replicated in physical media
which is paid for on a title by title basis and/or (ii) data which
is paid for on a title by title basis and is transmitted to an end
user for permanent storage and/or use. Such additional
license may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://
www.mpegla.com for additional details.
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.
• A Bluetooth® wireless technology interface for
establishing contact and transmitting data with certain
devices. You can transmit pictures, sounds, and video
clips to OBEX-enabled phones.
• An infrared interface for data communication. You can
transmit pictures, sounds, and video clips to OBEX-
enabled phones.
• A data synchronization function for synchronizing the
Contacts List and schedule entries with Microsoft
Outlook or Outlook Express on a PC.
• A schedule alarm for creating and sending schedule
entries with alarm settings.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................. 1
Useful Functions and Services of
the Phone ..................................................... 3
Your Phone .................................................. 7
Optional Accessories ................................... 7
Getting Started ............................................ 8
Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery .... 11
Charging the Battery ................................. 13
Inserting the Memory Card ....................... 14
Removing the Memory Card ..................... 16
Turning Your Phone On and Off ............... 16
Display Indicators (Main Display) ............ 18
Display Indicators (External Display) ....... 20
Call Functions ............................................ 21
Making a Call ............................................ 21
Speed Dialling ........................................... 21
Redialling .................................................. 22
Ending a Call ............................................. 22
Answering a Call ....................................... 23
Incall Menu ............................................... 24
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Entering Characters ..................................29
Changing the Input Languages .................. 30
Changing the Input Method ....................... 30
Using Text Templates ................................ 31
Using the Menu ..........................................32
List of Menu Functions .............................. 33
Contacts List ..............................................34
Displaying the Contacts List ...................... 34
Selecting the Storage Memory .................. 35
Changing the List Displayed ..................... 35
Changing the Name Order ......................... 35
Add New Contact ...................................... 36
Copying Contacts List Entries between
SIM Card and Handset .............................. 37
Finding a Name and Number ..................... 37
Dialling from the Contacts List ................. 38
Editing Contacts List Entries ..................... 38
Deleting Contacts List Entries ................... 38
Viewing Groups ......................................... 39
Group Call ................................................. 39
Assigning a Ringtone to Each Contacts List
Entry .......................................................... 40
Memory Status ...........................................43
Speed Dial List .......................................... 43
Sending a Contacts List Entry ...................43
Receiving a Contacts List Entry ................ 44
Dialling a Service Phone Number ............. 44
Camera ....................................................... 45
Take Picture ............................................... 45
Record Video ............................................. 52
Messages ................................................... 58
Multimedia (MMS) ....................................58
Text (SMS) ................................................ 65
Cell Broadcasts .......................................... 69
Vodafone live! ............................................ 71
Viewing the WAP Browser ....................... 71
Navigating a WAP Page ............................ 72
My Stuff ...................................................... 76
Pictures ...................................................... 76
Games & More ...........................................82
Sounds ........................................................ 84
Videos ........................................................ 87
Bookmarks ................................................. 90
Text Templates ...........................................91
Memory Status ...........................................92
Games & More ...........................................93
Executing Applications ..............................93
Screensavers ...............................................93
More Games ...............................................94
Settings .......................................................94
Java™ Information .....................................98
Applications ...............................................99
SIM Application .........................................99
MP3 Player .................................................99
Calendar ...................................................100
Alarms ......................................................104
Calculator .................................................107
Voice Recorder ........................................108
Melody Editor ..........................................110
Phone Help ...............................................116
Profiles .....................................................117
Activating a Profile ..................................117
Customising Profiles ................................117
Resetting Profile Settings .........................118
Ringer Volume .........................................118
Assigning Ringtone ..................................119
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Network Settings ..................................... 153
Security .................................................... 155
Master Reset ............................................ 160
Connecting GX30i to Your PC ................161
System Requirements .............................. 161
GSM/GPRS Modem ................................ 161
Handset Manager ..................................... 162
Software Installation ................................ 162
Note ......................................................... 162
Troubleshooting ......................................164
Safety Precautions and Conditions
of Use ........................................................166
CONDITIONS OF USE .......................... 166
ENVIRONMENT .................................... 169
PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING
VEHICLE USE ........................................ 170
SAR ......................................................... 170
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN USA ...... 171
Index .........................................................174
Vibration .................................................. 119
Light Colour ............................................ 120
Keypad Tones .......................................... 120
Warning Tone .......................................... 121
Power On/Off Sound ............................... 121
Message Alert .......................................... 122
Low Battery Alert .................................... 123
Echo Cancel ............................................. 123
Any Key Answer ..................................... 123
Contacts ................................................... 124
Call Log ................................................... 124
Speed Dial List ........................................ 125
My Numbers ............................................ 125
Call Timers .............................................. 126
Data Counter ........................................... 126
Call Costs ................................................ 127
Settings .................................................... 129
Phone Settings ........................................ 129
Call Settings ............................................ 141
Diverts ..................................................... 144
Memory Card .......................................... 146
Connectivity ............................................ 147
Internet Settings ....................................... 151
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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 (monaural)
• CD-ROM
• SD memory card
• User guide
• Quick Start Guide
Optional Accessories
• Li-ion Spare battery (XN-1BT30)
• High capacity Li-ion battery (XN-1BT31)
• Cigarette lighter charger (XN-1CL30)
• USB data cable (XN-1DC30)
• AC charger (XN-1QC30, XN-1QC31)
• Personal Hands-free kit (monaural) (XN-1ER20)
• Stereo Hands-free kit (XN-1ER30)
The above accessories may not be available in all
regions.
For details, please contact your dealer.
Your Phone
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