Sharp GX40, User Manual

Page 1: ...nications of Europe Limited declares that this GX40 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 ...

Page 2: ... separate permanent written records of all important data Data All the functions described in this user guide may not be supported by all networks We assume no responsibility for downloaded contents information etc from the network 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 on performance Copyright Acc...

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Page 4: ...s licensed under the MPEG 4 Systems Patent Portfolio License for encoding in compliance with the MPEG 4 Useful Functions and Services Your phone offers you the following features 3D and colour Java games You can also download various games and applications from Vodafone live portal Thin Film Transistor TFT colour LCD main display with images that are clearer and easier to view A built in digital c...

Page 5: ...tion 1 Your Phone 7 Optional Accessories 7 Getting Started 8 Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery 10 Entering Characters 24 Changing the Input Language 25 Changing the Input Mode 25 My Dictionary 26 Using Templates 26 ...

Page 6: ...eleting Contacts List Entries 32 Manage Category 32 Contact Groups 33 Memory Status 33 Speed Dial List 34 Sending a Contacts List Entry 34 Messaging 43 SMS 43 MMS 43 Email 43 Creating a New Message 44 Vodafone Messenger 51 Messaging Settings 56 Vodafone live 60 ...

Page 7: ...s 82 Settings 85 Videos 87 Calendar 91 Organiser Tools 96 Alarms 96 Calculator 98 Call Log 135 Call Timers 136 Data Counter 136 Call Costs 136 Connecting GX40 to Your PC 138 System Requirements 138 GSM GPRS Modem 138 Handset Manager 139 ...

Page 8: ...hone Rechargeable Li ion Battery AC Charger Stereo Hands free Kit USB Data Cable Optional Accessories Li ion Spare Battery XN 1BT30 Cigarette Lighter Charger XN 1CL30 USB Data Cable XN 1DC30 AC Charger XN 1QC30 XN 1QC31 Audio Remote Controller XN 1AR90 Handsfree Microphone Unit XN 1HU90 Stereo Headset XN 1HS90 ...

Page 9: ...Getting Started 16 15 1 14 ...

Page 10: ...b Displays Contacts List entries in standby Left arrow key c Displays the message inbox in standby 7 Shift Key P Switches character case between four modes Abc ABC 123 and abc on the text entry screen Press to enter P or in standby Press and hold in standby to lock the keypad 8 Microphone 9 Main Display ...

Page 11: ...ery 1 Slide off the battery cover 14 Built in Aerial Warning Do not cover the hinge area of the phone with your hand when in use as this may interfere with the performance of the built in aerial 15 Camera 16 RF Connector 17 Battery Cover ...

Page 12: ...tery 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 insert it 3 Hold down gently while sliding the SIM card out of the SIM holder ...

Page 13: ... the external socket located at the bottom of the phone by pressing both sides indicated with arrows and connect to an AC outlet Note Charging time may vary depending on the state of the battery and other conditions See Battery on page 146 To Disconnect the Charger When charging is complete the battery indicator icon displays the full charge status 1 Unplug the charger from the AC outlet then unpl...

Page 14: ... phone and you hear the low battery alarm attach your charger as soon as possible The phone may not be able to continue normal operation if you continue to use it Inserting the Memory Card 1 Turn off the phone 2 Open the memory card slot cover and insert the card with the label side facing up 3 Insert the memory card all the way in until it clicks ...

Page 15: ... when the card is being written or read Appears when the card is being formatted Turning Your Phone On and Off To turn the power on or off press and hold F for approximately 2 seconds To Enter the PIN Code If activated you are asked to enter a PIN Personal Identification Number code and handset lock code after turning on your phone 1 Enter your PIN code ...

Page 16: ...sh to copy Contacts List entries on the SIM card Follow the on screen instructions or you can do it later using the Contacts List menu as follows Contacts Manage Contacts Copy All Keypad Lock You can lock the keypad to prevent it from being pressed accidentally Locking the Keypad 1 Press and hold P in standby To unlock press and hold P Tip Emergency numbers 112 etc can be entered and ...

Page 17: ...rts text message and multimedia message Email Instant messenger 7 Mailbox full SIM card only handset only both SIM card and handset 8 Loging in the Vodafone Messanger 9 Voice Calls diverts set to Always 10 Connection status Indicator area ...

Page 18: ...er mode speaker phone speaker activated microphone muted 15 Memory card inserted 16 Battery level 17 Daily alarm enabled 18 Schedule entry enabled with without reminder alarm Display Indicators External Display ...

Page 19: ...Main menu press the centre key in 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 a b c and d and press to select In certain procedures you will need to press one of the ...

Page 20: ...number press Clear to delete the number to the left of the cursor Emergency Calls International Calls 1 Press and hold Q until a international dialling prefix sign is displayed 2 Enter the country code followed by the area code without the leading zero and the phone number and press D to dial Adding an Entered Phone Number to the Contacts List ...

Page 21: ...centre is assigned to G For details on setting the speed dial list see Speed Dial List on page 34 1 To dial a number using the speed dial press and 3 Highlight the phone number you wish to call 4 Press D to redial the call Answering a Voice Call When an incoming call is detected the phone rings 1 Press D or press Options and select Answer to answer the call Or press any key except F and Busy when ...

Page 22: ...le the phone is ringing to send a busy tone to the caller In Call Menu Turning the Speaker On and Off You can talk via the loudspeaker on the clamshell cover of the phone when it is on 1 During a call press Options and select Loudspeaker On Putting a Call on Hold This function allows you to manage two calls at the same time If you wish to make another call while you ...

Page 23: ...nd MMS or Inbox Sent or Drafts to access these folders For details on SMS see SMS and MMS on page 43 Conference Call Conference call is a call with more than 2 participants You may include up to 5 participants in a conference call To Make a Conference Call You must have one active call and one held call 1 During a call press Options and select Multi Party ...

Page 24: ...nce All to join the conference call If you wish to add other participants repeat steps 1 to 4 To Have a Private Conversation with One of the Participants If you wish to have a private conversation with one of the participants you may select the participant from the conference list and put the other participants on hold 1 During a conference call select the person that you wish to talk to 2 Press O...

Page 25: ...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 A or twice for the letter B Table of Characters M PQRS7 pqrs7 7 N TUV8 tuv8 8 O WXYZ9 wxyz9 9 Q space 0 0 Key Upper Case Characters Lower Case Characters Numeric ...

Page 26: ...e Changing the Input Mode T9 Text Input T9 text input method is a shortcut to enter text easily Note If the correct word is not shown in step 5 enter the correct word again after switching to the multi tap input method Tip If you press Q instead of step 6 a space is inserted next to the selected word Symbols and Punctuation ...

Page 27: ...ord and enter a new word Editing a Word in the List 1 On the text entry screen in T9 mode press Options Copying Cutting and Pasting Text 1 On the text entry screen press Options and select Advanced 2 Select Copy or Cut 3 Move the cursor to the first letter to be copied or to be cut then press 4 Move the cursor to the last letter to highlight the area then press ...

Page 28: ...and digit keys for the corresponding number on the Main menu For numbers 10 to 12 press and P 10 Q 11 or R 12 See List of Menu Functions on page 157 Shortcuts are listed in the headings of this user guide Examples To Access Voice Message Sub Menu M 4 1 2 Using Shortcut Keys ...

Page 29: ...in the Contacts List Your phone can store up to 500 entries In a Contacts List you can save the following items Items Saved in the Handset Memory Items Saved in the SIM Memory depending on M 8 1 Picture file name Tone Video for Incoming Call file name Tone Video for New Message file name Secret On or Off ...

Page 30: ...ery time you save a new entry Add New Contact You can choose either the phone or SIM card memory locations to store the new entry For switching locations see Selecting the Storage Memory on page 29 The amount of phone numbers that you can store to the SIM card is dependent on its capacity Contact your service provider for details Contacts Contacts List Add New Contact M 8 8 3 ...

Page 31: ...tacts My Contact Details Copying Contacts List Entries between SIM Card and Handset Finding a Name Contacts Contacts List 1 Enter the first few letters of the name Search results are displayed in alphabetical order Tip You can select the Contacts location from Handset SIM or Both before searching M 8 5 M 8 9 1 ...

Page 32: ...s and select Edit 3 Modify the information 4 Press Save when finished Adding a Thumbnail to Entries Assigning a Ringtone or a Ring Video Clip to Each Entry Contacts Contacts List 1 Highlight the desired entry 2 Press Options and select Edit 3 Select Tone Video for Incoming Call or Tone Video for New Message ...

Page 33: ...ndset code For details on the handset code see Changing the Manage Category Different ringtones can be set for each category If you do not change a category ringtone the ringtone assigned in the Profiles menu is used Contacts Manage Category 1 Highlight the desired category 2 Press Options and select Assign Tone Video 3 Select For Incoming Call or For New Message M 8 9 3 M 8 3 ...

Page 34: ...d New Group 1 Enter the group name Tip If you modify the entry assigned in the group you need to re assign it to the group Press Options and select Re assign Entry in step 2 To remove an entry from the group press Options and select Remove Entry in step 2 To remove a group highlight a group name and press Options and then select Delete in step 1 Sending a Message Using a Mailing List M 8 6 ...

Page 35: ... in the Speed Dial List Contacts Contacts List 1 Select the desired entry 2 Highlight the desired phone number Sending a Contacts List Entry Contacts Contacts List 1 Highlight the desired entry 2 Press Options and select Send Contact 3 Select As Message or Via Bluetooth For As Message For details see MMS on page 43 ...

Page 36: ...se 2 Highlight the desired phone number or Email address Synchronising Contacts List Entries with those on the Internet The data synchronisation function is a network service and allows you to save your Contacts List entries in the handset memory on the Internet server The data in the SIM card will not be saved Subscribe to a synchronisation service by contacting your network service centre M 8 7 ...

Page 37: ... name Server Name Server address User ID User ID for authentication 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 Service Dialling No 1 Select the desired service phone number M 8 7 3 M 8 10 ...

Page 38: ... procedures to take save and send pictures and video clips followed by common and unique functions to camera and video modes When you try to send the picture that has too large a file size the picture size is resized for the message The original sized picture is saved in My Items Recording Video Clips You can record a video clip with your phone Recording Video Clips Camera M 5 ...

Page 39: ... a or b Once the phone has returned to standby the zoom settings return to default Switching between the Photo and Video Camera Modes You can switch between the photo and video camera modes by pressing c or d Select the appropriate option Camera Options Go to Video Camera Camera Options Go to Photo Camera Selecting the Picture or Video Quality ...

Page 40: ...ra Options Settings Save New Videos 1 Select the desired location from To Handset Memory To Memory Card or Choose bef Saving Using the Help Function Camera Options Help Common Shortcut Keys If multiple options exist they switch each time you press each following key Photo Camera Video Camera G Zoom Max Min ...

Page 41: ...in the Photo Camera Mode Selecting the Picture Size You can select the size of pictures All taken pictures are saved in the JPEG format 4 Pictures 9 Pictures Takes 4 or 9 pictures continuously After selecting this mode select from Fast Normal or Manual Overlapped Overlaps continuous pictures into one picture and makes an afterimage ...

Page 42: ...es or My Pictures 2 Select the desired frame The selected frame is confirmed on the display 3 Press Selecting the Shutter Sound Camera Options Settings Shutter Sound 1 Select the desired shutter sound from 3 preset patterns To playback the shutter sound press Play in step 1 Note Continuous Shoot uses the specialised shutter sound ...

Page 43: ...to send a message depending on service providers Extended Video Less than 30 minutes Selecting the Picture Size You can select the size of pictures Camera Options Picture Size 1 Select Large QCIF or Small SubQCIF Recording Video Clips with the Sound To record a video clip with the sound the microphone needs to be activated Camera Options Settings Microphone ...

Page 44: ...ne allows you to send and receive text multimedia and Email It is compatible with most POP3 Email providers SMS SMS allows you to send text messages up to 765 characters long If you send a message of more than M 4 1 2 4 ...

Page 45: ...o enter the address 3 For MMS enter or select the Email address or 4 Place the cursor in the message field 5 Enter the message 6 Highlight the Send indicator in the lower left of the screen Press and select Send Message After the message is sent the message is moved to the Sent box Tip To send the same message to a group of recipients M 4 1 ...

Page 46: ... you wish to set the duration of each slide highlight the space between the slides Press 3 Select the desired file If you wish to take new pictures record sounds or video clips select Take Picture Record Voice or Record Video When attaching JPEG files select the appropriate resize option as the maximum message size for sending varies depending on the service provider To Remove or Replace Attachmen...

Page 47: ...ou wish to select your own Contacts List entry select My Contact Details To Attach a Schedule Entry Using the Sending Options You can use the message sending options for each type of message 1 Highlight the Send indicator in the lower left of the screen then press and select Messaging Settings Read Report On Off MMS Confirms whether or not a report is sent notifying the sender that the message has...

Page 48: ...age size displayed while you are creating the message is an approximation If a message cannot be sent for some reason the Sending a Message in the Drafts Box A Drafts 1 Select the desired tab SMS MMS or Email 2 Press Options and select Edit Send 3 Modify the message if necessary 4 Highlight the Send indicator in the lower left of the screen Press and select Send Message M 4 3 ...

Page 49: ...il 2 Select the message you wish to view Storing the Phone Number of a Sender in the Contacts List A Inbox Downloading a Single MMS A Inbox 1 Highlight the message alert you wish to download 2 Press Options and select Download Tip You can download multiple messages at the same time See Downloading Multiple MMS ...

Page 50: ...ich you wish to reply to 2 Press Options and select Reply or Reply All 3 Select Reply or Reply with History 4 Enter the message Sorting the Messages in the List A Inbox 1 Press Options and select Advanced 2 Select Sort 3 Select the desired sort type Locking or Unlocking the Messages A Inbox ...

Page 51: ... Your phone is initially provided with the address of a Vodafone specific Postcard service centre and its address cannot be changed Note 3 Enter or select the recipient See the note below for details Name mandatory Name of the recipient for a postcard up to 50 bytes Additional Information optional Additional information of the recipient up to 50 bytes Street Number mandatory Street and number up t...

Page 52: ...seas from your phone Asterisks entered in the message or the address Vodafone Messenger With Vodafone Messenger you can stay in touch and have fun with friends through instant text conversations You will know when your friends are available to chat and that they immediately receive your instant messages When you first start using Vodafone Messenger all you need to know is your friend s mobile numb...

Page 53: ...fone Messenger 1 Enter your screen name and press Your phone is connected to Instant Messenger server Starting a Conversation A Vodafone Messenger 1 Display the Online Contacts tab or the Group Conversations tab by c d 2 Select the display name or the group name you wish to send the message to The conversation dialogue window opens 3 Enter the message in the lower window and press ...

Page 54: ... the text in the lower window the cursor moves to the upper window and this window becomes active The number of lines in the upper and lower windows Adding a New Contact Group A Vodafone Messenger 1 Display the Group Conversations tab by c d 2 Press Options and select Add New Group 3 Enter the group name and press The Online Contacts list opens 4 Highlight the contact member you wish to add to the...

Page 55: ... you have received a message by entering a text message in the lower window Reading a Saved Conversation A Vodafone Messenger 1 Display the Conversations tab by c d 2 Press Options and select Saved Conversations 3 Select the conversation you wish to read Watchers List You can watch the connection status of contact members in the Watchers List on the Online Contact ...

Page 56: ...t Settings 3 Select Watchers List The Watchers List opens 4 Press Options and select Add to Contacts Settings for Client A Vodafone Messenger 1 Press Options and select Settings 2 Select one of the following items My Status Changes your connection status to Online or Busy Screen Name Changes your screen name ...

Page 57: ...nside your network area Always Download Downloads messages Read Report Enables or disables Read Report request Expiry Time This indicates the number of days and hours for which a message you send may remain undelivered to the message recipient During this period the message service centre will continually try to deliver the message to the recipient M 4 9 M 4 9 1 ...

Page 58: ...international number press and hold Q until a sign is displayed Optimisation When set On default double byte characters such as European characters with an accent are converted into single byte characters and sent When Off double byte characters are sent as displayed Please note that you may be charged double for double byte characters sent in an SMS when Optimisation is set Off M 4 9 2 ...

Page 59: ...to enter the following settings Profile Name MMS profile name Unique name Slide Duration Sets the duration of the slide Max Message Size Sets the maximum message size for sending and disables sending MMS messages exceeding that size Creation Mode When set to Free you can attach files of any format to the mail When set to Restricted only M 4 9 3 ...

Page 60: ...nter the following settings Account Name Email account name Unique name Messenger Settings With service providers not offering the Instant Messenger function the Messenger Settings menu is not displayed A Messaging Settings Messenger Settings 1 Select Create New to enter the following setting Profile Name Messenger profile name Unique name M 4 9 4 M 4 9 5 ...

Page 61: ...cess Vodafone live and the mobile internet Main Menu Vodafone live Vodafone live The Vodafone live service page is displayed Vodafone live Enter URL The URL entry screen is displayed allowing you to jump to a site Vodafone live Bookmarks See page 61 M 2 ...

Page 62: ... of the screen A Launches the browser option menu C Selects an action displayed in the lower Editing Bookmarks Vodafone live Bookmarks 1 Select the desired URL and press Options You can edit the list of Bookmarks by the following options Open Selects a bookmark Details Displays detailed information of the WAP page M 2 3 ...

Page 63: ...d Referrer Enables or disables the notification of the referrer Cookies Adjusts the setting of cookies The Browser Options You can use various options of the WAP browser C Options Select Selects a WAP page Home Goes to the homepage Bookmarks See page 61 Mark Page Marks the selected WAP page Save This Link Downloads the linked WAP M 2 7 ...

Page 64: ...d Options C Options Advanced Saved Page The saved screenshots are displayed Save This Page Saves the WAP page as the local file Send Page Sends the WAP page data Details Shows detailed information of the WAP page ...

Page 65: ... a New Playlist You can create your own playlist storing and managing Artists The names of all artists are displayed When an artist is selected all of his and her albums are displayed When an album is selected all of the sound files in the selected album are displayed Albums The names of all albums are displayed When an album is selected all of the sound files M 3 M 3 2 ...

Page 66: ...ceive a call playback of the current file is paused and you can receive the call After the call ends the paused playback resumes automatically in the background You can control the Music Player by using the following keys a b Increases or decreases the volume b press and hold Mutes d Jumps to the next file c Returns to the top portion of the current file d press and hold Fast forwards c press and ...

Page 67: ... Music My Music All Music 1 Press Options and select Sort 2 Select By Title By Artist By Album or By Genre Sort results are displayed Adding a File to the Playlist You can add files to a playlist like the following ...

Page 68: ...he external display no matter if a sound file is played in the background PLAY PAUSE press and hold The last played music is played when the last ended item was Music Player Menu Screen Playing Screen g PLAY PAUSE Press Selects the item Pauses Press and Hold Quits Music Player ...

Page 69: ...o FM radio Playing FM Radio Music Radio 1 Select a station Select a station from the station list P 69 by the Tip You can return to the Main menu screen with FM radio on in the background While the phone is closed you can control FM radio by the Audio keys P 72 Auto Scan You can search receivable stations automatically Music Radio M 3 3 ...

Page 70: ...ect Auto Scan Save The saved stations are displayed Setting Stations Manually Station List You can register up to 24 radio stations to the station lists two lists each 12 stations You can listen to a desired station by selecting it from your station list Selecting from Station List Music Radio 1 Press Options and select Select Station The station list 1 or 2 opens ...

Page 71: ...ess Options and select one of the following options Edit Edits the name of the station and its frequency Auto Switch Off You can set the time that FM radio is automatically turned off from 30 60 or 90 minutes later Music Radio 1 Press Options and select Settings 2 Select Auto Switch Off 3 Select the desired options ...

Page 72: ...f the following options Sound Output Selects Headset or Loudspeaker to listen to FM radio Close Phone Selects FM radio to continue or end when the phone is closed When an application sends or receives data using a GPRS and CSD connection it may cause to interfere with the radio ...

Page 73: ...tter if a track is played in the background PLAY PAUSE press and hold FM radio or Music Player is played whichever was used last Menu Screen Playing Screen g PLAY PAUSE Press Selects the item Mutes Press and Hold Quits FM radio Press Moves the cursor down Jumps to the next station in the station list ...

Page 74: ...ading You can also transmit picture sound and video clip data via Bluetooth wireless technology to OBEX enabled phones Using Images as Wallpaper My Items Pictures 1 Highlight the file you wish to use as wallpaper 2 Press Options and select Set as Wallpaper Saving an Image to Contacts List Entries You can use this option only for pictures saved in the handset memory My Items Pictures M 6 ...

Page 75: ...ailable depending on the original picture and copyright issued Downloading Picture Files My Items Pictures More Pictures The picture file download site is displayed Music Ringtones The downloaded sound files and the AMR data recorded by Voice Recorder are managed in Music Ringtones The default ringtones are not contained within Music Ringtones Only the sound files that M 6 2 ...

Page 76: ...elect Set as Ringtone Tip For other option menus see Common Option Menus on page 77 Downloading Sound Files 2 Select the file you wish to play back To pause playback press To resume press again To stop playback press Back Using a Video Clip as a Ring Video You can set your video clip to play back when the phone rings My Items Videos ...

Page 77: ...e managed Viewing Previews My Items Themes 1 Press d to display the list from the memory card Note If you set your original image as a wallpaper the screen asking you to choose Use Current Wallpaper or Use Theme Wallpaper is displayed after step 1 Downloading Theme Files My Items Themes More Themes The theme file download site is displayed M 6 6 ...

Page 78: ...rogram which is called DRM Digital Rights Management You need to activate the digital licence permission to open the files Files protected with DRM are displayed with Sending My Items Data Select the appropriate option For except theme files My Items Pictures My Items Music Ringtones My Items Videos My Items Other Documents 1 Highlight the desired file ...

Page 79: ...ss Options and select Send via Bluetooth Tip For details on creating a message see Creating a Receiving My Items Data When the phone receives My Items data a confirmation message is displayed in standby 1 Press Yes The received data is saved in the corresponding My Items folder Tip For details on Bluetooth wireless settings see ...

Page 80: ...red folder to copy to Create Folder Creates a new folder Multiple Select Selects multiple files Sort Sorts the file Select the desired files to sort To Delete the File My Items Pictures My Items Music Ringtones My Items Videos My Items Themes My Items Other Documents 1 Highlight the desired file 2 Press Options and select Delete ...

Page 81: ...ic Ringtones My Items Videos 1 Highlight the file you wish to upload 2 Press Options and select Send Select the appropriate option My Items Pictures Options My Items Music Ringtones Options My Items Videos Options My Items Other Documents Options 1 Select Advanced 2 Select Multiple Select 3 Press to check the desired file names ...

Page 82: ...essages and multimedia messages A maximum of 256 characters can be used for a single text template Sending Text Templates My Items Text Templates 1 Highlight the text template you wish to send 2 Press Options and select Send Template Memory Status This function helps you to check the memory status of the handset memory or memory card Memory status M 6 3 M 6 5 M 6 7 M 6 9 ...

Page 83: ...Some applications offer the ability to connect to a network either within a Downloading Applications Entertainment Games Applications Games More Games Entertainment Games Applications Applications More Applications 1 Select the desired application Before downloading the application you are asked to confirm what you are about to receive After checking the information on the confirmation M 1 M 1 1 ...

Page 84: ...ion is executed When using network connection type applications connection to the network can be selected 3 Select one of the following options Phone Call Sets permission to make voice calls Network Access Sets permission to access the network Messaging Sets permission to perform MMS and SMS messaging Autorun Sets permission to perform the Autorun function ...

Page 85: ...s authorised Ask Once The confirmation message is displayed every time the API Viewing Application Information You can check the information of Java applications Entertainment Games Applications Games or Applications 1 Highlight the desired Java application 2 Press Options and select Information Moving or Deleting an Application You can move an application between Games folders ...

Page 86: ...e General Volume setting p 108 has priority Entertainment Games Applications Settings Application Volume To Set the Blinking 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 Entertainment Games Applications Settings Backlight Blink 1 Select On or Off Vibration M 1 1 3 ...

Page 87: ...gs Calls Alarms 1 Select Incoming Call Incoming Message or Alarm 2 Select the desired method Screensavers You can download screensaver applications for the standby screen and set the time period for the screensaver to activate Entertainment Games Applications Settings Screensavers Switch On Off 1 Select On or Off To Set the Activation Time ...

Page 88: ...andset code see Changing the Handset Code on page 119 Clearing All Memory Entertainment Games Applications Videos Playing Back Video Clip Files Entertainment Videos My Videos 1 Select Handset Memory or Memory Card 2 Select All Videos or the desired playlist 3 Select the desired file To pause playback press M 1 2 M 1 2 3 ...

Page 89: ...lect Search 4 Enter the first few letters of the title Search results are displayed in alphabetical order and the matching file is highlighted Adding a New Playlist You can create a playlist registering desired files Entertainment Videos My Videos 1 Select Handset Memory or Memory Card 2 Press Options and select Add New Playlist 3 Enter the desired playlist name 4 Press ...

Page 90: ...dset Memory or Memory Card 2 Select All Videos or the desired playlist 3 Select the file for which you wish to adjust the play Backlight Always On Lit while the file is played back Always Off Unlit while the file is played back even if a key is pressed Normal Settings Works with the main backlight setting p 115 Display Size Original Size Displays the file in its ...

Page 91: ...ideo Clip Files Entertainment Videos Get New Videos The video clip file download site is displayed Playing Back the Video Clip Files To Play Back the Last File Entertainment Videos Last Played Video M 1 2 2 M 1 2 1 ...

Page 92: ... a PC to share the same schedules When you exchange entries with other devices the date and time displayed may be different to that of the original data depending on the data format of the receiving Creating a New Entry Calendar 1 Select the desired day to which you want to add an event 2 Select Add New Entry 3 Enter the subject 4 Select the desired category M 11 ...

Page 93: ...or My Sounds or select Assign Video 4 Select the desired sound or video clip file For details on selecting a tone see Assigning a To Enter the Location 1 On the New Entry screen select Location 2 Enter the location for the schedule entry To Enter the Description 1 On the New Entry screen select Description 2 Enter a memo for the schedule entry To Make the Entry Secret ...

Page 94: ...Options and select Go to 2 Select Today to display today or Enter Date to Weekly view P Displays the previous week R Displays the next week Q Displays the monthly view K Moves the cursor to today c d Moves the cursor to left the previous day or to right the next day a b Moves the weekly view up or down the previous hour or next hour ...

Page 95: ...the week you wish to colour 3 Select the desired colour Tip This setting is reflected to the calendar on the standby screen Editing a Schedule Entry Calendar 1 Select the day you wish to edit 2 Press Options and select Edit 3 Select the desired item and modify the entry 4 Press Save Deleting Schedule Entries ...

Page 96: ...ointments weekly and monthly view Deletes all entries in this application Receiving a Schedule Entry When the phone receives a schedule entry a confirmation message is displayed in standby 1 Press Yes The received entry is saved in the Calendar Press No to reject Tip For details on entering Bluetooth wireless settings see Connectivity on page 120 ...

Page 97: ...time before setting the alarm function if it has not been done To Change the Type of Alarm Tone or Video Clip File 1 On the Set Alarm screen select Assign Tone Video 2 Select Assign Tone and then select Preset Sounds or My Sounds or select Assign Video 3 Select the desired tone or video clip file For details on selecting a tone see Assigning a M 7 M 7 1 ...

Page 98: ...ume Note The alarm will not sound when Alarm Volume is set to Silent When the profile is set to Silent the General Volume setting p 108 has priority Resetting an Alarm Setting Organiser Tools Alarms 1 Highlight the alarm you wish to reset 2 Press Options and select Reset Alarm Resetting All Alarm Settings Organiser Tools Alarms 1 Select Clear All ...

Page 99: ...ser Tools Calculator 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 Organiser Tools Calculator Options Currency Converter Exchange Rate 1 Select Domestic or Foreign M 7 2 ...

Page 100: ...clips are saved in amr format Recording a Voice Clip Organiser Tools Voice Recorder 1 Press to start recording 2 Select Save and Send 3 Select As Message or To Media Album For details on creating a message see Creating a New Message on page 44 The Media Album service is not available with some service providers Please contact your service provider for more information Selecting the Record Time M 7...

Page 101: ...art Press LAP to view the lap time before the stopwatch stops Last 4 lap times are saved 2 Press to stop Tasks You can register your schedule as task entries for a given date or time Creating a New Entry Organiser Tools Tasks 1 Select Add New Entry 2 Enter the subject 3 Enter the due date and time M 7 4 M 7 5 ...

Page 102: ...n select Preset Sounds or My Sounds or select Assign Video 4 Select the desired tone or video clip file For details on selecting a tone see Assigning a Making the Entry Completed or Incompleted Organiser Tools Tasks 1 Highlight the desired entry 2 Press 3 On the view screen press Options and select Check To make the entry incompleted select Uncheck ...

Page 103: ...lect Send 3 Select As Message or Via Bluetooth For Via Bluetooth For details see Bluetooth on page 120 World Clock Setting the Time Zone Organiser Tools World Clock 1 Press Edit and select Set Time Zone The current time zone is indicated by red line on the world map 2 Press c or d to change the time zone M 7 6 ...

Page 104: ...counting 3 Press to pause Press again to continue counting E Book This function allows you to view E Book files XMDF or Text files stored in a memory card or an Other Documents folder Organiser Tools E Book 1 Select the desired file To scroll the screen up and down to previous or new line press a or b To jump to the previous or M 7 7 M 7 8 ...

Page 105: ...select Bookmark 3 Select Bookmark1 or Bookmark2 Note E Book files cannot be viewed while Music Expenses Memo You can record an expenses memo with predefined or edited categories Recording in the Expenses Memo Organiser Tools Expenses Memo Add New Expense 1 Enter the expenses using the digit keys 2 Select the desired category M 7 9 M 7 9 1 ...

Page 106: ...r the desired amount using the digit keys To Delete a Recorded Item or All Items 1 In the total view select the desired item 2 Press Options and select Delete Item or Delete Phone Help You can view the help list and use it to guide you in the phone s functions Organiser Tools Phone Help 1 Press a or b M 7 10 ...

Page 107: ...SIM Application You can refer to the information on the SIM Contact your service provider for further details M 10 ...

Page 108: ...stomise in the selected tab with the a b key Tab 1 Phone Settings Tab 2 Connectivity Tab 3 Call Settings Phone Settings Profiles The ringtone sound vibration and light settings can be customised for each profile according to your environment There are 6 profiles Normal Meeting Activity Car Headset and Silent Activating a Profile M 12 Tab 1 M 12 1 ...

Page 109: ...r your handset code For details on the handset code see Changing the Handset Code on page 119 Volume 5 Press a or d to increase the ringer volume or press b or c to decrease the ringer volume and then press To select Increasing Volume press a or d at level 5 To select Silent press b or c at level 1 Tip You can select from two levels or an increasing ...

Page 110: ... Play 8 Press Options and select Assign for Preset Sounds or Select for My Sounds Assigning a Ring Video Clip File You can select a video clip file in Saved Videos as the default ring video clip file Settings Phone Settings Profiles 1 Highlight the profile you wish to customise 2 Press Options and select Personalise 3 Select Ringtone Ringvideos 4 Select For Incoming Call ...

Page 111: ...ght the profile you wish to customise 2 Press Options and select Personalise 3 Select Ringtone Ringvideos Keypad Tones When the keypad tone is set on you will hear a confirmation tone each time you press any keys Settings Phone Settings Profiles 1 Highlight the profile you wish to customise 2 Press Options and select Personalise 3 Select System Sounds 4 Select Keypad Tones ...

Page 112: ...light the profile you wish to customise 2 Press Options and select Personalise 3 Select System Sounds 4 Select Power On Sound or Power Off Sound Vibration Settings Phone Settings Profiles 1 Highlight the profile you wish to customise 2 Press Options and select Personalise 3 Select Vibration 4 Select On Link to Sound or Off Tip ...

Page 113: ...ownloaded from a WAP site can be used for wallpapers To Set My Pictures System Graphics Pictures can be displayed when turning the power on or off when receiving an incoming call or when operating the alarm Pictures taken with the digital camera or images downloaded from a WAP site can be used To Use Preset Animation Pattern Settings Phone Settings Display M 12 2 M 12 2 1 M 12 2 2 ...

Page 114: ...Pictures 3 Select the desired picture 4 After displaying the picture press 5 Specify the area you wish to display using the Themes You can easily customise the display by using the theme files The theme files downloaded from WAP site can be used Settings Phone Settings Display Themes 1 Select Preset Themes or My Themes M 12 2 3 ...

Page 115: ...ight Setting the Greeting Message You can set the message which is displayed when the To Select the Backlight Time Out Settings Phone Settings Display External Display Backlight 1 Select the desired time out Select Off to shut the backlight off To Adjust the LCD Contrast You can adjust the LCD contrast to suit certain lighting conditions M 12 2 4 M 12 2 5 ...

Page 116: ... you purchase this phone Backlight is set to 15 seconds Setting the Display Saving The screen of this phone will automatically turn off after a given amount of time You can change the length of time before the Display Saving goes into effect which will help conserve battery life Settings Phone Settings Display Display Saving 1 Select the desired time When you purchase this phone Display Saving is ...

Page 117: ...order for your phone s various time based functions to work correctly Settings Phone Settings Date Time Set Date Time Setting the Time Zone Settings Phone Settings Date Time Set Time Zone 1 Press c or d to select the home city to set 2 Press Customising the Time Zone Settings Phone Settings Date Time Set Time Zone Options Set Custom Zone M 12 3 M 12 4 M 12 4 3 ...

Page 118: ...ettings Phone Settings Date Time Display Date Time Show Calendar 1 Select the desired calendar type or Off to set Setting the Calendar Format Settings Phone Settings Date Time Calendar Format 1 Select Sunday Saturday or Monday Sunday Language Setting You can change the language displayed on the phone Settings Phone Settings Language 1 Select the desired language M 12 4 8 M 12 5 ...

Page 119: ...e of the code when you purchased the SIM card Contact your service provider for further details Settings Phone Settings Locks PIN To Change the PIN Code This allows you to change the PIN code registered on the SIM card Before you change the PIN code select On in step 1 in Enabling Disabling the PIN Code Settings Phone Settings Locks PIN Entry Change PIN 1 Enter the existing PIN code 2 Enter a new ...

Page 120: ...ettings Phone Settings Locks Handset Lock 1 Select On or Off 2 Enter your handset code Contacts Lock The Contacts Lock function prevents unauthorised use of your Contacts List Settings Phone Settings Locks Contacts Lock 1 Select On to lock or Off to unlock 2 Enter your handset code For details on the handset code see Changing the ...

Page 121: ... the Handset Code on page 119 Note Connectivity Bluetooth By configuring the settings in this menu you can connect to Bluetooth wireless technology enabled phones via this connection as well as a PC via Bluetooth wireless technology For using the Bluetooth wireless function you need to search for other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled M 12 7 M 12 7 1 Tab 2 M 12 1 ...

Page 122: ...her devices Tip You can save battery power by turning the Bluetooth wireless function off while it is not in use Turn the Bluetooth wireless function off in To Turn On or Off or in To Turn Off Automatically on page 123 During a call you can divert voice calls to the paired handsfree device Press Options select Transfer Audio and then To Handset or To Bluetooth To Activate the Paired Device M 12 1 ...

Page 123: ...vice 3 Press Options and select Check or Uncheck To Rename or Delete the Paired Devices To Send All Data to Other Devices You can send all the data for applications such as Contacts List Calendar Tasks etc to selected devices Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Send All 1 Select the desired device If a device is not specified searching starts automatically 2 Enter your handset code M 12 1 5 ...

Page 124: ... The name is shown in other devices when your phone is detected Settings Connectivity Bluetooth To Switch the Handsfree Settings You can switch modes of the handsfree kit between two modes talking with the handsfree kit or talking with the phone Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings Handsfree Setting 1 Select Private mode or Handsfree mode Private mode For talking with the phone Hands...

Page 125: ...one you can make backup files of Bookmarks Text Contacts Calendar and Tasks in the handset memory card to the To Restoring a Backup File Settings Connectivity Memory Card Backup Restore Restore 1 Enter your handset code For details on the handset code see Changing the Handset Code on page 119 2 Select the desired item to restore or Select All to restore all files M 12 2 M 12 2 1 ...

Page 126: ...cemail system Note This service may not be available on all mobile phone networks Contact your service provider for more To Access the Voicemail Centre 1 Press and hold G in standby To Activate the Voicemail Service Settings Call Settings Voicemail Diverts Voicemail Activate 1 Select one of the following options Always Diverts all calls without ringing Tab 3 M 12 1 ...

Page 127: ... you select By Service you can select further divert options 2 Select from Always When Busy No Answer To Check the Diverts Status Settings Call Settings Voicemail Diverts Status 1 Select the diverts option you wish to check To Deactivate the Diverts Voicemail Service Settings Call Settings Voicemail Diverts Deactivate 1 Select the desired option ...

Page 128: ... Time Counter Settings Call Settings Time Cost Call Time Counter For Outgoing Calls Bar All Outgoing Calls Restricts all outgoing calls except emergency calls Bar International Calls Restricts all outgoing international calls Only Local Home Restricts all outgoing international calls except to M 12 3 M 12 3 1 M 12 3 2 ...

Page 129: ...the network password Rejecting an Incoming Call You can register phone numbers you do not wish to answer Withholding and rejecting a call Settings Call Settings Restrict Calls Withheld Call 1 Select On or Off Changing the Network Password Settings Call Settings Restrict Calls Change N W Password 1 Enter the old network password ...

Page 130: ...ings Restrict Calls Fixed Dialling Number Switch On Off 1 Select On to enable this function To Add a New Name Minute Minder Minute Minder function informs you of your talk time by sounding a tone after every minute Settings Call Settings Minute Minder 1 Select On or Off Call Waiting Note This service may not be available on all mobile phone M 12 5 M 12 6 ...

Page 131: ...hone is not connected to the network you can perform the following immediately to establish the preferred network connection Adding a New Network Settings Network Settings Select Network Add New Network If there are no entries press and go to step 2 If there is an entry press and perform the following steps 1 Select Add 2 Enter the country code up to 3 digits Tab 4 M 12 1 ...

Page 132: ...n play games or music even when you fly Settings Network Settings Flight Mode 1 Select On or Off Internet Settings WAP Settings Settings Network Settings Internet Settings WAP Settings Create New Profile Name WAP profile name Unique name Proxy Proxy setting for WAP When Use Proxy is On Access Point Access point for WAP When Use Proxy is Off M 12 2 M 12 3 M 12 3 1 ...

Page 133: ...y Address IP address Access Point Access point Home Home page URL Port Number Port number 1 65535 Dialup Number Phone number When Bearer Type is CSD Authentication Type Authentication type NONE PAP or CHAP User Name User name for access point Password Password for access point Data Call Type Data call type Analogue M 12 3 2 ...

Page 134: ...rk Settings Internet Settings 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 certain network areas This function may not be available on all mobile phone networks Contact your service provider for more information To Enable Disable Cell Broadcasts M 12 3 6 M 12 4 ...

Page 135: ...ess Save To Subscribe to Cell Broadcasts Select the page of the cell broadcast message that you Area Info The Area Info is the message information that operators send to subscribers in certain areas When you receive Area Info the message area code is displayed in standby To Enable Disable Area Info Settings Network Settings Area Info 1 Select On or Off M 12 5 ...

Page 136: ...ls Dialled Numbers Missed Calls or Received Calls Sending Messages 1 In the call log list highlight the phone number or name you wish to send a message to 2 Press Options and select Create Message For details on creating a message see Creating a New Message on page 44 Deleting a Call Log 1 In the call log list press Options and select M 9 ...

Page 137: ...or Dialled Calls Resetting Call Timers 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 Call Log Call Costs Last Call Checking the Total Call Cost Call Log Call Costs All Calls M 9 5 M 9 5 3 M 9 7 M 9 7 1 M 9 7 2 ...

Page 138: ... Limit This function is useful if you wish to make sure you do not exceed a certain charge limit Call Log Call Costs Max Cost Set Limit 1 Enter your PIN2 code 2 Enter a value Checking the Residual Credit M 9 7 6 M 9 7 3 ...

Page 139: ... or Bluetooth wireless technology port GSM GPRS modem Handset Manager for GX40 Music Manager for GX40 Sync Manager for GX40 Supported Software Microsoft Outlook Outlook Express Interface USB port or Bluetooth wireless port CD ROM drive To use Music Manager DirectX9 and Windows Media Player 9 or later are required ...

Page 140: ... Modem communication is not possible while communicating with the Handset Manager via Bluetooth wireless technology USB interface My Items files Pictures Music Ringtones Videos Other Documents data Contacts List entries To use the Handset Manager function see Connecting GX40 to Your PC on page 138 and set your phone to standby Music Manager You can exchange the playlist and the sound files ...

Page 141: ...Previous Browse Search Media File Input Window Media Management in PC Play Next Add Playlist Add Smart Playlist Remove Playlist Main Control Panel ...

Page 142: ...e a new playlist and delete an existing playlist With the drag and drop operation you can add a Music Manager also allows you to import existing playlists M3U file type that you may have created using other media programs Use smart playlist to automatically add tracks to a playlist based on certain criteria you can select Sync Manager You can synchronise the following data with the data of Microso...

Page 143: ...r CD ROM 2 Press the desired button 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete GSM GPRS modem It is not recommended that you make or answer calls when you are using GX40 as a GSM GPRS modem The operation may be interrupted Handset Manager Music Manager Sync Manager It is not recommended that you answer calls when you are using GX40 with Handset Manager Music Manager Sync Manager ...

Page 144: ...e correct code 4 to 8 digits The display is difficult to read Adjust the backlight brightness for the display Phone functions do not work after the phone is turned on Check the radio signal strength indicator as you may be outside the service area Check to see if any error message is displayed when you turn your phone on If so Problem Solution ...

Page 145: ...ler or network service provider Check your call barring fixed Problem Solution Cannot connect to Multimedia Messaging Service provider MMS settings and configuration may be missing or incorrect or the network does not support it Check your service provider s access point number Contact your service provider to confirm the correct Problem Solution ...

Page 146: ... phone s function may affect the performance of medical electronic units pacemakers hearing aids insulin pumps etc When the phone function is on do not bring it near medical equipment or into areas in which medical equipment is being used If you have a hearing aid or a pacemaker only use the phone on the opposite side of your body from where it is located The phone should be kept at least 6 inches...

Page 147: ...severe impacts Bending the body and pushing the display or keys with extreme force could damage the phone 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 usage will affect talk time and standby time Usin...

Page 148: ...ng and storing batteries is approximately 20 C The batteries performance is limited in low Memory Card Do not remove or insert a memory card while data on the card is being edited Do not turn off the phone or device containing the memory card while data on the card is being edited as this may damage the data or cause the card to stop functioning correctly Data may be lost under the following circu...

Page 149: ...he mobile phone has to operate on a higher power level than is necessary Use only the aerial supplied or one approved by Camera Operation Learn picture quality file formats etc beforehand The taken pictures can be saved in JPEG format Be careful not to move your hand while taking pictures If the phone moves while taking a picture the picture can become blurred When taking a picture hold the phone ...

Page 150: ...n removed for some time or the phone has been reset the unit s clock and calendar may be reinitialised The date and time PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING VEHICLE USE It is the user s responsibility to check the local laws governing the use of a mobile phone in vehicles Pay full attention to driving Pull off to the side of the road park the car and switch off the engine before making or answering a call Use ...

Page 151: ... organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons regardless of age and health The guidelines use a unit of measurement known as the can do so by limiting the length of calls or using a hands free device to keep the mobile phone away from the head and body The tests are carried out in accordance with international guidelines for testing Please see the...

Page 152: ...d electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators please dispose of these ...

Page 153: ...ht be charged for the costs arising from take back and recycling Small products and small amounts might be taken back by your local collection facilities PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN USA Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Exposure to Radio Waves THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT S REQ...

Page 154: ...ed to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirement for safe expo...

Page 155: ...the Picture or Video Quality 38 Selecting the Picture Size 40 Selecting the Recording Time 42 Selecting the Shutter Sound 41 Switching between the Photo and Video Camera Modes 38 Contacts Lock 119 Countdown Timer 103 D Data Counter 136 E E Book 103 Emergency Calls 19 Expenses Memo 104 ...

Page 156: ... 119 Handset Lock 119 M Master Reset 120 Messaging 43 Calling the Phone Number 48 Downloading 48 Email Settings 59 Forwarding 49 General Settings 56 Locking or Unlocking 49 N Navigating Functions 18 Network Settings 130 Area Info 134 Cell Broadcasts 133 Flight Mode 131 Internet Settings 131 Selecting a Network 130 O ...

Page 157: ...R Redialling 20 S Safety Precautions 145 Screensavers 86 Secret Data 119 Settings 107 SIM Application 106 SIM Card 10 W World Clock 102 ...

Page 158: ...ub Menu1 1 Entertainment 1 Games Applications 2 Videos 1 Vodafone live 2 Enter URL 3 Bookmarks 4 Alert Inbox 5 Saved Page 4 Messaging 1 Create Message 2 Inbox 3 Drafts 4 Sent 5 Outbox 6 Vodafone Messenger 7 Templates Menu No Main Menu Menu No Sub Menu1 ...

Page 159: ...s 6 World Clock 7 Countdown Timer 8 E Book 9 Expenses Memo Menu No Main Menu Menu No Sub Menu1 Menu No Main Menu Menu No Sub Menu1 9 Call Log 1 All Calls 2 Dialled Numbers 3 Missed Calls 4 Received Calls 5 Call Timers 6 Data Counter 7 Call Costs 10 SIM Application 11 Calendar ...

Page 160: ... Tab 1 Phone Settings 1 Profiles 2 Display 3 Sounds Alerts 4 Date Time 5 Language 6 Locks 7 Master Reset Tab 2 Connectivity 1 Bluetooth Menu No Main Menu Menu No Sub Menu1 ...

Page 161: ...s vary in the United Kingdom and Ireland and South Africa as follows Current indications in the user guide Indications in United Kingdom Indications in Ireland South Africa Postcard live Postcard Not available Not available Additional Information Additional information Not available Not available Street Number Address Street Number Street Number ...