USER GUIDE
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Ltd, declares 
that this GX1 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
Alternately contact:
Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Ltd
Azure House, 
Bagshot Road, 
Bracknell, Berks, RG12 7QY, U.K.
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX1.
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.
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Introduction
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 pend-
ing, 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 covered by the United Kingdom Pat. 
No.2238414B, Euro. Pat. No. 0 842 463 (96927260.8) and 
other patents pending.
• 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.
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contents, information, etc. from network.
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illegal use of material which is protected by copyright.
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Introduction
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Useful functions and services of the 
phone
Your phone offers you the following features:
• The built-in digital camera can take pictures.
• Create and read SMS.
• Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) can 
personalise your phone in various ways: you can send 
and receive multimedia messages with graphical 
images, photographs or sound attached. 
• WAP browser helps you to access a variety of 
information on the mobile internet.
• Colour display makes the screens clearer, more 
beautiful and easier to view.
• You can create the various melodies for your original 
ringing tones using up to 16 chords.
• Voice memo function allows you to record and play 
back your vocal message.
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction  ................................................. 1
Useful functions and services of the phone ..3
Table of Contents ........................................ 4
Your Phone .................................................. 7
Accessories....................................................7
Getting Started  ............................................ 8
Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery  .....10
Charging the Battery  ..................................13
Turning Your Phone On and Off  ...............14
Display Indicators  ......................................15
Call Functions  ........................................... 18
Making a Call .............................................18
Speed Dialling ............................................18
Redialling  ...................................................19
Ending a Call ..............................................19
Answering a Call ........................................19
Incall Menus ...............................................20
Phonebook ................................................. 23
Entering Characters ....................................23
Creating a New Entry .................................24
Finding a Name and Number  .....................27
Editing Phonebook Entries ........................ 27
Deleting Phonebook Entries ...................... 28
Checking Your Own Numbers  .................. 28
View Groups .............................................. 28
Memory Status ........................................... 29
Speed Dial List  .......................................... 29
Sending Messages  ..................................... 30
Using the Menu ..........................................31
List of Menu Functions  ............................. 31
Camera   ......................................................33
Using the Timer ......................................... 35
Sending Pictures  ........................................ 36
Deleting Pictures  ....................................... 36
My Phone ....................................................37
Image Gallery ............................................. 37
Sound Gallery............................................. 39
Text Templates ........................................... 42
Memory Status............................................ 43
Fun & Games  .............................................44
Games......................................................... 44
Melody Editor............................................. 45
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Tone Editor .................................................52
Profiles   ...................................................... 56
Activating a Profile ....................................56
Customising Profiles ..................................56
Resetting Profile Settings ...........................57
Ringer Volume ...........................................57
Ringer Type  ...............................................57
Vibration  ....................................................58
Keypad Tones  ............................................58
Warning Tone  ............................................59
Power On/Off Sound  .................................59
Message Alert  ............................................60
Low Battery Alert  ......................................61
Any Key Answer  .......................................61
Organiser  ................................................... 62
Calculator....................................................62
Calendar  .....................................................63
Clock & Alarm ...........................................64
Voice Memo ...............................................68
Help List .....................................................69
Call Manager .............................................. 70
Call Register  ..............................................70
Call Timers .................................................71
Call Costs ....................................................72
Data Counter ...............................................74
Diverts.........................................................74
Settings .......................................................76
Phone Settings ............................................76
Call Settings  ...............................................80
Network Settings ........................................83
Internet Settings ..........................................85
Infrared........................................................89
Security .......................................................89
Master Reset................................................94
Browser  ......................................................95
Setting up for the WAP browser  ................95
Viewing the WAP Browser.........................95
Navigating a WAP Page .............................95
Bookmarks ..................................................96
Messages ....................................................98
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) .....98
SMS (Short Message Service)  .................105
Cell Broadcast ...........................................109
Cell Information........................................110
Data Transmission ...................................111
System Requirements ...............................111
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Software Installation and Setup  ...............111
Using the Modem Setup ...........................111
Troubleshooting ...................................... 113
Safety Precautions and Conditions of 
Use ............................................................ 115
CONDITIONS OF USE ...........................115
ENVIRONMENT  ....................................117
PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING VEHICLE 
USE  ..........................................................117
Index ......................................................... 119
Quick Reference ...................................... 124
Table of Contents
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Your Phone
Please check the following carefully. Your phone 
should come complete with:
• GSM 900/1800 GPRS phone
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• AC charger
• Hands free
• CD-ROM
• User guide
Accessories (option)
• Li-ion spare battery (XN-1BT10)
• Cigarette lighter charger (XN-1CL10)
Some of the above accessories may not be offered by 
region.
For details, please contact your dealer.
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Your Phone