Page 2: Introduction
Introduction • All the functions described in this user guide may not be supported in all networks. Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX-T17. • We assume no responsibility for downloaded About This User Guide contents, information, etc. from the network.
Page 3 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the trademarks of Aplix Corporation in Japan Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sharp is and other countries. under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 4: Useful Functions And Services
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Systems Patent • A voice recorder function for recording and playing Portfolio License for encoding in compliance with the MPEG- back voice clips. 4 Systems Standard, except that an additional license and ® •...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..........1 Using the Menu ...........31 Useful Functions and Services ..... 3 List of Menu Functions....... 32 Your Phone ........... 7 Phonebook ..........33 Optional Accessories........7 Selecting the Storage Memory ....33 Getting Started ..........8 Changing the List Displayed ......
Page 6 Messages ............ 47 Java™ ............72 MMS ............47 Java™ Gallery..........72 SMS ............51 Java™ Wallpaper ........73 Alert Inbox..........54 Download More ..........73 Voicemail............ 54 Settings............74 Cell Broadcasts ........... 54 Java™ Information........75 Area Info ............. 55 Organiser.............76 FET Mobile Internet........56 SIM Application..........76 Starting the WAP Browser ......
Page 7 Changing the Language......101 Connectivity ..........102 Network Settings ........105 Security............. 108 Master Reset ..........110 Connecting GX-T17 to Your PC ....111 System Requirements....... 111 GSM/GPRS Modem......... 111 Handset Manager........112 Software Installation ........ 112 Note ............112 Troubleshooting ........
Page 8: Your Phone
Your Phone Please check the following carefully. Your phone should come complete with: • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery • AC Charger • User Guide Optional Accessories • Li-ion Spare Battery • Cigarette Lighter Charger • USB Data Cable The above accessories may not be available in all regions.
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started c indicates in this manual 1. Earpiece this key. 2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): Right arrow key: Displays Picture Gallery in Moves cursor to select standby mode. menu items, etc. d indicates in this manual Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Phonebook this key.
Page 10 5. Send Key: Makes or accepts calls, Long press this key on the views the call log in text entry screen to shift standby mode. text input method between 6. Voicemail Key: Press and hold this key to multi-tap and T9 mode. , then R during connect to the Voicemail Press...
Page 11: Inserting The Sim Card And The Battery
Inserting the SIM Card and the Hold the battery so that the metal contacts of the battery are facing down, slide the guides on the top Battery of the battery into the battery slots , and then Remove the battery cover as shown below. insert it Replace the battery cover and slide it as shown Slide the SIM card into the SIM holder.
Page 12 Removing the SIM Card and the Battery Hold down gently whilst sliding the SIM card out of the SIM holder Make sure you turn off your phone and disconnect the charger and other accessories. Remove the battery cover. Pick up the battery using the protruding edge and remove the battery from the phone.
Page 13: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery To Disconnect the Charger When charging is complete, the battery indicator icon You must charge the battery for at least 2 hours before displays the full charge status. using your phone for the first time. Using the Charger Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet.
Page 14: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Turning Your Phone On and Off Low Battery During Use When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound To turn the power on, press and hold F for and the “ ” is displayed on the screen. approximately 2 seconds. If you are using your phone and you hear the “low The standby screen is displayed.
Page 15: Keypad Lock
Keypad Lock To Copy Phonebook Entries from the SIM Card When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the You can lock the keypad to prevent it from being first time and start the Call Manager application, you pressed accidentally.
Page 16: Display Indicators
Display Indicators Status Indicators Strength of received signal / Service out of range GPRS enabled and within range — Status flashes during GRPS transmission. indicators : Alerts [SMS / MMS / WAP] Current application [executed (colour) / suspended (red)] 5. (No display) / Current profile [Normal / Meeting / Activity / Car / Headset / Silent] Left soft...
Page 17 Secured WAP page displayed Voicemail message alert Appointment with reminder alarm Call incoming enabled Call in progress Schedule entry enabled [with / without Current WAP or MMS communication reminder alarm] mode [CSD / GPRS] “Keypad Lock” (p. 14) enabled Battery level Appears when the Inbox, Sent box or Roaming outside network Drafts box is full in SMS.
Page 18: Navigating Functions
Navigating Functions All applications are accessed from the Main menu. To open the Main menu, press the centre key ( ) during standby. To launch applications, you will need to highlight menu items, and make selections. To select a menu item (indicated in quotation marks), move the cursor using a, b, c and d, and press to commit your...
Page 19: Call Functions
Call Functions • When the Personal Handsfree Kit (option) is connected to the phone, press the buttons on the handsfree kit to make and end calls. However, before Making a Call the other party answers the call, you can only end the Enter the area code and the phone number you wish call by pressing F on the phone.
Page 20: Redialling
Redialling • Automatic redialling is not available for fax and data calls. You can redial numbers in the call log. Select from specific categories or “All Calls”. Specific category Answering a Call contains up to 10 numbers and the “All Calls” list contains up to 30.
Page 21: Incall Menu
Rejecting an Incoming Call Press when the volume is set to the desired Press F or long press the side-up or side-down level. key whilst the phone is ringing to reject a call you The phone returns to the in-call screen do not wish to answer.
Page 22 Call Waiting Accessing SMS Menu During a Call This service notifies you of another incoming call During a call, press [Options] and select “SMS”. whilst you have a call in progress. The following options are available: “Create During a call, press [Options] and select “Hold & Message”...
Page 23 To Add New Participants to the Conference Call Note • Conference call service may not be available on all Press [Options] and select “Dial”. networks. Contact your network operator for more Enter the number you wish to include in the information.
Page 24 To Have a Private Conversation with One of the Enabling/Disabling the Bluetooth Function Participants You can activate or deactivate the Bluetooth function If you wish to have a private conversation with one of from the Incall menu. the participants, you may select the participant from the Press [Options] and select “Enable Bluetooth”...
Page 25: Entering Characters
Entering Characters Upper Case Lower Case Numeric Characters Characters When entering characters to create Phonebook entries, PQRS7 pqrs7 SMS or MMS messages, etc., press the corresponding keys. TUV8 tuv8 In multi-tap input method, press each key until the desired character is displayed. For example, press H WXYZ9 wxyz9 once for the letter “A”...
Page 26: Changing The Input Languages
Changing the Input Languages When “English” is selected for the Input Language option You can change the input language on the text entry screen. On the text entry screen, press [Options] and select “Text Options”. On the SMS editing screen, press [Options].
Page 27 Chinese/T9 mode Input Language = English Input Language = Chinese T9 Abc T9 BoPoMoFo (T9 BoPoMoFo) (T9 Stroke) T9 ABC T9 Stroke T9 abc T9 Text Input Symbol Table Symbol Table T9 text input method is a shortcut to enter text easily Numeric Numeric and quickly.
Page 28 Table of BoPoMoFo and Stroke characters Note • If the correct word is not shown in step 3, enter the Pressing each key scrolls characters in the following order. correct word again after switching to the multi-tap When “Chinese” is selected for the Input input method.
Page 29 Changing the Input Mode between BoPoMoFo The following is an example of entering “ ” for and Stroke “ ”. See the section above, “Changing the Input Method” on Press J, Q, and M (2 page 25. times quickly) to enter reading. Using BoPoMoFo Input Mode The candidates with the same reading are displayed in the...
Page 30 Using Stroke Mode The following is an example of entering “ ”. • When the cursor is placed behind the first character, the Candidate field displays characters most likely to Change the input mode to T9 follow. Stroke mode. • If you want to use tone options, press and hold P instead of step 3 to display the desired character.
Page 31: Using Text Templates
Using Text Templates Copying, Cutting and Pasting Text Using these options, you can complete editing You can use the sentences registered in Text Templates smoothly. when entering characters. For details on creating the text template, see “Adding To Copy and Cut Text Phrases to Text Templates”...
Page 32: Using The Menu
Using the Menu Shortcut Keys You can shortcut to the specified menus by pressing Using the Main Menu and digit keys for the menu’s corresponding number on the Main menu. See the following table for reference. Shortcuts are listed in the headings of this manual. For example: “M 9-6”.
Page 33: List Of Menu Functions
List of Menu Functions Menu No./ Menu No./ Main Menu Sub Menu1 Menu No./ Menu No./ 6 Gallery 1 Picture Gallery Main Menu Sub Menu1 2 Java™ Gallery 1 Java™ 1 Java™ Gallery 3 Sound Gallery 2 Java™ Wallpaper 4 Video Gallery 3 Download More 5 Bookmarks 4 Settings...
Page 34: Phonebook
Phonebook (M 8-1) Items stored in the SIM memory Name: The number of characters that can be You can store the phone numbers and e-mail addresses stored differs depending on the SIM of your friends, family and colleagues in the card you use.
Page 35: Add New
Add New (M 8-2) Select the desired picture. You can choose either the Handset Memory or SIM Press [Save] when finished. Memory to store the new entry. For switching Note locations, see “Selecting the Storage Memory” on • If you delete a picture in Picture Gallery, the page 33.
Page 36: Finding A Name And Number
Dialling from the Phonebook Copying a Single Entry from Handset to SIM Card → “Call Manager” “Phonebook” → “Call Manager” “Phonebook” Highlight the desired entry and Press D. Select the desired entry and press [Option]. Select “View”. • You can also dial the desired phone number by Highlight the desired phone number.
Page 37: Editing Phonebook Entries
Editing Phonebook Entries Viewing Groups You can set group icons when storing Phonebook → → → “Call Manager” “Phonebook” [Options] entries so that you can easily find and edit them. “Edit” → → → Select the field you wish to edit, and modify the “Call Manager”...
Page 38: Memory Status
Select “Preset Melodies” or “Sound Gallery”. Select the desired ringtone. For details on selecting a ringtone, see “Assigning Select the desired ringtone. Melody” on page 88. For details on selecting a ringtone, see “Assigning Select “Vibration” and select from “Enable”, Melody”...
Page 39: Sending A Phonebook Entry
Setting Phonebook Entries in the Speed Dial List Note • When pairing, you need to enter your passcode when → “Call Manager” “Phonebook” establishing contact with a Bluetooth wireless Select the desired entry. technology enabled device for the first time. Highlight the desired phone number.
Page 40: Camera
Camera (M 5) Remaining shots indicator 123: Indicates the remaining number of Your phone has an integrated digital camera. pictures that can be taken. This allows you to take and send pictures or video clips wherever you are. • If you wish to send a picture by MMS message after taking the picture, press before step 2.
Page 41 Using the Zoom Function Selecting the Picture Quality Press c or d to change the zooming ratio. → → → “Camera” “Digital Camera” [Options] “Picture Quality” Zooming ratio indicators : Magnification Select “Normal” or “Fine”. Picture quality indicators Note : Fine •...
Page 42 In the Case of No Available Memory Viewing the Taken Pictures When the number of pictures that can be taken becomes → → → “Camera” “Digital Camera” [Options] 3 or less, the remaining shots indicator in the upper left “Picture Gallery” of the screen turns red.
Page 43 → → → Press to start the delay timer. “Camera” “Digital Camera” [Options] “Continuous Shot” 10 seconds after the timer sounds, the shutter Select “Auto Shot” or “Manual Shot”. sounds, and the camera takes a picture. Select “Off” to cancel. Note Press to start continuous shot.
Page 44: Video Camera
Selecting a Frame Note You can select the frame from preset patterns. You can • Continuous Shot uses the specialised shutter sound also select a frame in Picture Gallery. that settings cannot be changed. → → → Sending Pictures “Camera” “Digital Camera”...
Page 45 Recording Video Clips Using the Zoom Function Press c or d to change the zooming ratio. Sound can be recorded with the video clip. → “Camera” “Video Camera” Zooming ratio indicators : Magnification The preview is displayed through the screen. Press to start recording the video clip.
Page 46 Selecting Video Quality Adjusting the Brightness of the Video Clips → → → According to Light Conditions “Camera” “Video Camera” [Options] Press a or b to adjust the brightness of the video clip. “Video Quality” Select “Normal” or “Fine”. Picture brightness (exposure level) indicators Video quality indicators →...
Page 47 Using the Timer (Delay Timer) Recording Video Clips with Sound → → → “Camera” “Video Camera” [Options] “Voice To Record a Video Clip with the Timer Record” → → → “Camera” “Video Camera” [Options] Select “On” or “Off”. “Delay Timer” Select “On”...
Page 48: Messages
Messages (M 4) Select “Send”. After the message is sent, the message is moved to Your phone allows you to send and receive SMS or the Sent box. MMS and to receive WAP alerts. Note (M 4-1) • The current message size displayed whilst you are creating the message is an approximation.
Page 49 Turning the Slide Show Setting On or Off • To add more recipients, select “Add Recipient” in step 3. Select “To” or “Cc” and select the desired → → → “MMS” “Settings” “Slide Show” number of the recipient. Then enter the phone Select “On”...
Page 50 Inserting Attached Data Reading MMS You can send pictures, sounds and video clips saved in Messages you receive are stored in the Inbox. the handset memory attached to MMS messages. When Incoming Messages attaching video clips, “Slide Show” must be set to The MMS indicator ( ) will appear when you are “Off”.
Page 51 Retrieving MMS Setting Up MMS When “ ” is in the Inbox, the following can be done. → → “MMS” “Settings” → → “MMS” “Inbox” Select the desired item you wish to set up. Highlight the alert you wish to download. •...
Page 52: Sms
(M 4-2) • Message Size (30 KB, 100 KB): Sets the maximum message size that can be sent. About Text Messaging The maximum message size that can be sent differs The Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send according to the network operator. Contact your text messages of up to 1024 characters to other GSM network operator for more information.
Page 53 Creating and Sending a New SMS (M 4-2-1) recipient’s phone number. Then enter the phone number. → → “SMS” “Create Message” Enter your message. Reading SMS To use the text template, move the cursor to the Incoming Messages point you wish to insert the template. Press The SMS indicator ( ) will appear when an incoming [Options] and select “Text Template”...
Page 54 Extracting Phone Numbers from the Received Setting Up SMS (M 4-2-5) Messages and Making a Call To Set Up the Service Centre Address You can make a call using the phone number embedded → → → “SMS” “Settings” “Message Centre” in the received SMS message.
Page 55: Alert Inbox
Cell Broadcasts Connection Type (M 4-5) → → → “SMS” “Settings” “Connection Type” You can receive Cell Broadcast messages or general messages such as weather forecasts and traffic reports. Select the desired setting of “Connection Type”. This information is broadcast to subscribers in certain Confirm Delivery network areas.
Page 56: Area Info
Area Info Setting Languages (M 4-5-3) (M 4-6) You can select your preferred language for the cell The Area info is the message information that operators broadcast message display. sent to subscribers in certain areas. → → → “Cell Broadcasts” “Settings”...
Page 57: Fet Mobile Internet
FET Mobile Internet (M 2) Navigating a WAP Page • a b c d: Your phone contains a WAP browser used for surfing on the Mobile Internet. Your phone is already setup to Move the highlights around in the screen. browse FET Mobile Internet, where you can get a lot of •...
Page 58 Browser Menu Displays a history list. When you are browsing, you can reach browsing • Forward: options by pressing [Options]. Moves to the next URL in the history list. • Reload page: • Select: Refreshes the contents of the WAP page. Selects the link you wish to see.
Page 59: Visiting The Fet Mobile Internet Web Site
Visiting the FET Mobile Internet Web Bookmarks With this menu, you can register up to 50 entries and Site manage them (confirm, edit, copy, delete and add). You can access the FET Mobile Internet website by selecting from the FET Mobile Internet menu. To Add a Bookmark →...
Page 60 To Delete Bookmarks Saving incoming call screen and ringtone downloaded from the browser → “FET Mobile Internet” “Bookmarks” You can save incoming call screens and ringtones Highlight the bookmark you wish to delete, then downloaded from the WAP browser to your Gallery. press [Options].
Page 61: Gallery
Gallery (M 6) Viewing Pictures → → “Gallery” “Picture Gallery” “Saved Pictures” Gallery contains several types of picture, sound and Select the file you wish to view. video clip data. Also included in Gallery are frequently The selected picture is displayed. used text message phrases and accessed WAP pages (addresses) which you can use.
Page 62 Saving to Phonebook Editing Pictures You can use this option only for pictures saved in the → → “Gallery” “Picture Gallery” “Saved Pictures” handset memory. Highlight the file you wish to edit. → → “Gallery” “Picture Gallery” “Saved Pictures” Press [Options] and select “Edit Picture”. Highlight the file you wish to add to Phonebook.
Page 63 Note Note • The size of pictures that you can retouch is 52 dots • Pictures protected with a copyright cannot be sent [W] × 52 dots [H] minimum. attached to a message. • The size of pictures that you can add stamps to is 24 •...
Page 64: Java™ Gallery
(M 6-2) Java™ Gallery Downloading Applications Along with the preloaded Java™ application, Confirmation Screen downloaded Java™ applications are stored in Saved Before downloading the Java™ application you are Java™. asked to confirm what you are about to receive. Note After checking the information on the confirmation •...
Page 65: Sound Gallery
Sound Gallery (M 6-3) Download More (M 6-2-2) → → “Gallery” “Java™ Gallery” “Download More” The ringtones created using the Melody Editor and the AMR data recorded by Voice Recorder are managed in Select the Java™ application you wish to download. Saved Sounds.
Page 66 Using the Sound Files as Ringtone Note • Sounds with a faint icon cannot be sent attached to a → → “Gallery” “Sound Gallery” “Saved Sounds” message. Highlight the sound file you wish to use as ringtone. • Sounds protected with a copyright cannot be sent Press [Options] and select “Set as Ringtone”.
Page 67: Video Gallery
Video Gallery (M 6-4) Sending a Video Clip File with MMS → → Video clips that are recorded by a video camera or “Gallery” “Video Gallery” “Saved Videos” video clips that are downloaded from mobile Internet Highlight the file you wish to send. sites can be managed.
Page 68: Bookmarks
For “Via Bluetooth” The phone starts searching for Bluetooth wireless • For details on Infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices within 10 metres. When settings, see “Connectivity” on page 102. detected, a list of enabled devices is displayed allowing (M 6-4-2) Recording Video Clips you to select the desired device.
Page 69: Text Templates
Text Templates (M 6-6) Deleting Text Templates → You can register up to 20 text templates for use in text “Gallery” “Text Templates” messages and multimedia messages. Highlight the text template you wish to delete. 120 characters may be registered in any text template. Press [Options] and select “Delete”.
Page 70: My Chinese Beloved
(M 6-7) My Chinese Beloved Creating a New Entry → You can store frequently-used sentences in “My “Gallery” “My Chinese Beloved” Chinese Beloved” and quickly recall them later. Press [Options]. Your phone can store up to 204 entries. Select “Add New”. In My Chinese Beloved, you can store up to 30 Enter new sentence.
Page 71 Finding an Entry Long press You can recall Chinese word entries by entering the then the following characters first few characters. appear. The following is an example from the Chinese User Dictionary. Please notice the word is already stored at this example. Note Press 6 (3 times quickly) This example is using...
Page 72: Memory Status
Memory Status (M 6-8) This function helps you to check the memory status of Gallery. Memory status covers Java™ applications, pictures, sounds, and videos. → “Gallery” “Memory Status” Gallery...
Page 73: Java
Java™ (M 1) Always Connect: Allows the Java™ application access without confirmation. (M 1-1) Java™ Gallery First Time: Informs you when the Java™ application The list of the Java™ Gallery is displayed. accesses the network for the first time. If Downloaded Java™...
Page 74: Java™ Wallpaper
To Reset Permissions Setting the Java™ Wallpaper (M 1-2-2) You can reset all permissions you made. → → “Java™” “Java™ Wallpaper” “Set → Application” “Java™” “Java™ Gallery” The downloaded Java™ Wallpaper are displayed. Highlight the desired Java™ applications. Select the desired Java™ Wallpaper. Press [Options].
Page 75: Settings
Settings (M 1-4) Sound Volume (M 1-4-2) You can set the volume of the application such as sound Calls & Alarms (M 1-4-1) effect to one of the five levels or silent. When You can set the priority of incoming calls and alarms “Multimedia Volume”...
Page 76: Java™ Information
To Set the Blinking Operation Java™ Reset (M 1-4-5) This setting enables the backlight to be controlled by To Reset All Items in Settings Menu the Java™ application. If set to “Off”, the backlight → → “Java™” “Settings” “Java™ Reset” cannot be turned on from the Java™...
Page 77: Organiser
Organiser (M 3) To Set an Appointment Enter the subject, start time and end time. SIM Application (M 3-1) Select the reminder option. You can refer to the information on the SIM. Contact Select and set “Tone”, “Vibration” or “Duration”. your service provider for further details.
Page 78 Sending a Schedule Entry Viewing an Entry → → “Organiser” “Calendar” “Organiser” “Calendar” Select the day including schedule entries you wish Select the day you wish to view. to send. The day view is displayed. Press [Options] and select “Send”. To Search By Date Select “Via Bluetooth”...
Page 79: Alarms
Alarms (M 3-3) Deleting Entries In the monthly or daily view, press [Options]. Setting the Alarms Select “Delete”. The alarm function allows you to be alerted at a specified time. Select the desired option. Note that the alarm may not function correctly if the •...
Page 80 To Change the Vibration of Alarm Tone Editing the Alarm Setting → Select “Vibration” in step 4 of “To Change the Type “Organiser” “Alarms” of Alarm Tone” on page 78. Select the desired setting and edit it. Select “Enable”, “Disable” or “Link to Sound”. Resetting an Alarm Setting For details on selecting a vibration, see “Vibration”...
Page 81: Calculator
Calculator (M 3-4) Exchange Rate (M 3-4-2) You can also use the calculator as a currency calculator The calculator function performs the 4 arithmetic to convert from/to a home currency using a conversion calculations using up to 12 digits. rate that you enter. →...
Page 82: Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder (M 3-5) • Schedule entries (You can send Microsoft Outlook This allows you to record a voice clip of up to 30 schedule entries to your phone.) seconds, which can be used to remind you of schedule • You can also activate Voice Recorder by pressing entries or be sent within a multimedia message.
Page 83: Melody Editor
Melody Editor (M 3-6) Press the digit keys to specify the musical scale and rest. You can create an original ringtone, or you can send a melody attached to a MMS message. For details on specifying the sound level and rest, see “To Specify the Musical Scale and Rest”...
Page 84 To Specify the Musical Scale and Rest • To specify the types of notes or rests, see page 84. Using the keys shown below, specify the musical scale When you finish inputting, press [Options] and and rest. select “Save”. Select “Save to Gallery”. Rest G H I J K L M Q Note...
Page 85 To specify a tie, press N after selecting the target To Specify the Types of Notes and Rests Press P or R repeatedly. notes. An underscore ( _ ) is displayed next to the note, and the note is tied with the next one. To enter the next note, press d to move the cursor to the right.
Page 86 Edit the data. • You can play back the melody in the selected tone by When you finish editing, press [Options] and select pressing [Options] and select “Play till Cursor”, or “Save”. play back the syllable names in the selected tone by Select “Save to Gallery”.
Page 87: Help List
Copying and Pasting Notes You can copy and move a part of the melody to another position. Only original ringtones or editable melodies can be copied or moved. In the Score input screen, press [Options] and select “Copy” or “Cut”. Move the cursor to the first note to be copied or to be cut, then press Move the cursor to the last note to highlight the...
Page 88: Profiles
Profiles (M 7) • Press and hold R during standby to display the Tone sound and vibration set can be customised for Profiles selection screen. each profile according to your environment. Customising Profiles There are 6 profiles including one user definable “Profiles”...
Page 89 Ringer Volume Select the ringtone you wish to use. You can adjust the ringer volume to one of 5 levels or a To hear the demo play, press . To stop playing, step tone, and silent. press again. “Profiles” Press [Options] and select “Assign”. Highlight the profile you wish to customise.
Page 90 Select “Preset Melodies” or “Sound Gallery”. • When the “Link to Sound” option is selected in step Select the warning tone. 4, the vibrator synchronises with your selected For details on selecting a ringtone, see “Assigning melody to pulse in time with the melody. Please note Melody”...
Page 91 Select from “Enable”, “Link to Sound” or Select “Volume” and select from “High”, “Middle” “Disable”. or “Low”. Select “Duration”. Select “Tone” and select from “Preset Melodies”, “Sound Gallery” or “Default Tone”. Enter the duration of ringtone in 2 digits. When selecting “Default Tone”, go to step 8. Low Battery Alert Select the desired tone.
Page 92 Power On/Off Sound “Profiles” The phone can be set up to emit a sound when it is Highlight the profile you wish to customise. switched on or off. You can define the volume, duration Press [Options] and select “Personalise”. and the melody to be used for this task. Select “Echo Reduction”.
Page 93: Call Manager
Call Manager (M 8) Sending Messages In call log list, highlight the call log you wish to (M 8-3) Call Log send a message to. The selected call log is displayed in detail. The phone will record the last 10 missed calls, received calls and dialled numbers.
Page 94: Speed Dial List
Speed Dial List Call Timers (M 8-6) (M 8-4) You can view and perform other operations for phone This function lets you check the duration of your calls. numbers registered in the Speed Dial List. Checking the Duration of the Last Call and All →...
Page 95: Settings
Settings (M 9) Assigning the Pictures (M 9-1-2) Pictures can be displayed when turning the power on or off, when receiving an incoming call, or when Setting the Display (M 9-1) operating the alarm. You can change the settings of the screen. Pictures taken by a digital camera or images Wallpaper (M 9-1-1)
Page 96 Setting the Greeting Message To Select the Backlight Time Out (M 9-1-3) You can set the message which will appear when the → → → “Settings” “Display” “Backlight” “Time phone is turned on. Out” → → “Settings” “Display” “Greeting Message” Select “Off”...
Page 97: Call Settings
Call Settings (M 9-2) Setting the Display Saving (M 9-1-7) This phone’s screen will automatically turn off after a Set various types of functions and services. given amount of time. (M 9-2-1) Diverts You can change the time before the Display Saving will This service is used to divert incoming calls to your go into effect, which will help conserve battery life.
Page 98 Call Waiting Press (M 9-2-2) If you wish to be able to receive another incoming call If you select “No Answer” in step 1: whilst you have a call in progress, you must activate the Select the period of time from 6 levels (05 to 30 Call Waiting service.
Page 99 Restrict Calls (M 9-2-4) (For “Incoming Calls”) This function lets you place restrictions on incoming • Bar All Incoming Calls: Restricts all incoming calls. and outgoing calls. To activate this option you will need • Bar if Abroad: Restricts all incoming calls the specified password, which is available from your when you are outside of the service provider.
Page 100 To Cancel Settings To Add a New Name → → → → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” “Fixed Dialling No.” Select “Outgoing Calls” or “Incoming Calls”. Enter your PIN2 code, then press [OK]. Select “Cancel All”. Select “Edit Dial List”.
Page 101: Date & Time
Changing the Network Password Call Setting Reset (M 9-2-7) The call settings can be reset to their default settings. → → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” → → “Change Password” “Settings” “Call Settings” “Set to Default” Enter the old network password. Enter your handset code.
Page 102: Changing The Language
Changing the Language (M 9-4) Selecting the Time Format → → “Settings” “Date & Time” “Time Format” You can change the language that the phone uses to display messages. Select “12 hour” or “24 hour”. → “Settings” “Language” Selecting the Date Format Select the desired language.
Page 103: Connectivity
Connectivity (M 9-5) The phone starts searching for devices within 10 metres. By configuring the settings in this menu, you can connect to Bluetooth wireless technology or infrared Select the desired device for pairing. enabled phones via these connections, as well as a PC Enter the device passcode.
Page 104 Using the Handsfree Wireless Function • You can save battery power by turning the Bluetooth To Activate Handsfree Devices wireless function off whilst it is not in use. Turn the → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” Bluetooth wireless function off in “To Turn On or “Handsfree Devices”...
Page 105 Bluetooth Wireless Settings To Turn Off Automatically You can prevent other GX-T17 phones from → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” → recognising your phone, or turn the Bluetooth wireless “Bluetooth Settings” “Bluetooth Time Out” function off automatically to save battery power.
Page 106: Network Settings
Network Settings Using the Infrared Function (M 9-6) To Turn the Infrared Function On or Off Network Settings (M 9-5-2) To Select a Network Automatically → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Infrared” Each time the power is turned on, your phone always Select “On”...
Page 107 Enter a new network name. To Edit the Preferred List To Change the Position of a Network in the Preferred List → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Select → Network” “Set Preferred” Select the name of the network to change the position in the list.
Page 108 WAP/MMS Settings “Password”: Password “Linger Time”: Linger time (0-99999 sec.) Note • In normal operation, you do not need to change WAP MMS Settings (*: Item to be set as mandatory) /MMS settings. • “Profile Name”*: MMS profile name (Unique name) WAP Settings (*: Item to be set as mandatory) •...
Page 109: Security
To Activate the WAP/MMS Profile To Delete the WAP/MMS Profile → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Settings” “Network Settings” Select from “WAP Settings” or “MMS Settings”. Select from “WAP Settings” or “MMS Settings”. Highlight the desired profile. Highlight the desired profile. Press [Options] and select “Activate”.
Page 110 Enabling/Disabling the PIN Code (M 9-7-2) Changing PIN2 Code (M 9-7-3) If the PIN code is enabled you are asked to enter the PIN2 code is used to protect certain functions in the PIN code each time the phone is switched on. Your PIN phone such as Fixed Dialling No.
Page 111: Master Reset
To Change Handset Code Before you change the handset code, select “On” in step 1 in “Handset Lock” on page 109. The default handset code is “0000”. → → → “Settings” “Security” “Handset Lock” “Change code” Enter the old handset code. Enter a new handset code.
Page 112: Connecting Gx-T17 To Your Pc
Connecting GX-T17 to Your PC GSM/GPRS Modem You can use GX-T17 as a GSM/GPRS modem to access You can use the following functions by connecting the the Internet from your PC. Connect your phone to your GX-T17 to your PC using an infrared port, USB port*...
Page 113: Handset Manager
Handset Manager Software Installation You can transmit the following items between your Download the software for GX-T17 provided from phone and your PC, and can use Phonebook entries on the FarEasTone website (http://www.fetnet.net/) by your PC. accessing the Internet. Install the software along •...
Page 114 GSM/GPRS modem • It is not recommended that you make or answer calls when you are using GX-T17 as a GSM/GPRS modem. The operation may be interrupted. • When transmitting data via infrared communication, you need to set the infrared setting to “On”. (p. 105)
Page 115: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Check the radio signal strength indicator as you may Problem Solution be outside the service area. • Make sure the battery is • Check to see if any error The phone does not Phone functions do properly inserted and turn on.
Page 116 Problem Solution Problem Solution • Your current location may not • Delete any unnecessary data. Limited memory available. provide good call quality (i.e., in a car or train). Move to a • Magnetised objects such as Call quality is poor. location where radio signal health necklaces placed near Call is terminated...
Page 117: Safety Precautions And Conditions Of Use
Safety Precautions and • Do not switch on your phone near gas or flammable substances. Conditions of Use • Observe the rules concerning the use of mobile Your phone conforms to international regulations phones at petrol stations, chemical plants and at all insofar as it is used under normal conditions and in sites where a risk of explosion exists.
Page 118 Battery • Recommended temperature for using and storing • Use your phone only with batteries, chargers and batteries is approximately 20°C. accessories recommended by the manufacturer. The • The batteries’ performance is limited in low manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage temperatures, particularly below 0°C and the phone caused by the use of other chargers, batteries or may not work temporarily regardless of the amount...
Page 119 • Use only the aerial supplied or one approved by Others Sharp for your mobile phone. Using unauthorised or • As with any electronic storage unit, data may be lost modified aerials may damage the mobile phone.
Page 120: Environment
Environment • Only allow qualified service maintenance personnel to install the vehicle accessories. • Keep your phone away from extreme heat. Do not The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage leave it on the dashboard of a car or near a heater. Do which may result as a consequence of improper use or not leave it in any place that is extremely damp or use contrary to the instructions contained herein.
Page 121: Sar
1.6 watts per kilogram averaged over 1 gram population. The guidelines are based on standards that of body tissue. Your Sharp mobile phone SAR value is were developed by independent scientific organizations 1.208 watts per kilogram. This has been tested to ensure...
Page 122 the phone transmitting at its highest certified power The use of accessories that do not satisfy these level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure is determined at the highest certified power level, the requirements, and should be avoided.
Page 123: Out Of Warranty List
(iv) Defects caused by the fact that the Product was used with or connected to a products or an This limited warranty shall not apply in respect of the accessory not manufactured or supplied by Sharp following: or was used other than for its intended use.
Page 124: Index
Index Call Manager 92 Changing the input languages 25 Call Log 92 Entering 24 Accessories 7 Call Timers 93 Stroke mode 29 Alarms 78 Data Counter 93 Symbols and punctuation 27 Any Key Answer 91 My Numbers 93 T9 text input 26 Auto Keypad Lock 108 Phonebook 33 Table of characters 24, 27...
Page 125 Creating 47 Voice Recorder 81 Inserting attached data 49 Handset code 110 Reading 49 Handset lock 109 PC Software 105 Retrieving 50 Phonebook 33 Setting up 50 Changing the list 33 Infrared function 105 Storing the phone number or Creating 34 Infrared port 113 e-mail address of a sender Dialling 35...
Page 126 Resetting 87 SIM card 10 Ringer volume 88 SMS 51 Vibration 88 Creating 52 Warning tone 89 Extracting phone numbers 53 Reading 52 Setting up 53 Right soft key 9 Sound Gallery 64 Speed dialling 18, 37 Security 108 Auto Keypad Lock 108 T9 Text Input Changing handset code 110 Using BoPoMoFo input mode...
Page 127 English user manual: Maker: SHARP CORPORATION Importer: FarEasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd. Address: 468, Ruei Guang Rd., Nei Hu, Taipei Taiwan Tel: +886 2 8793 5000 www.fetnet.net FarEasTone mobile customers please dial 888 for customer services...

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