Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Limited,
declares that this GX18 is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
A copy of the original declaration of conformity can be
found at the following Internet address:
http://www.sharp-mobile.com
Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Ltd.
Azure House, Bagshot Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7QY UK
http://www.sharp-mobile.com
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX18.
About This User Guide
This User Guide is carefully designed to help you learn about
your phone’s features and operations quickly and effectively.
NOTICE
•
We strongly recommend that you keep separate
permanent written records of all important data. Data
may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory
product under certain circumstances. Therefore, we
assume no responsibility for data lost or otherwise
rendered unusable, whether as a result of improper use,
repairs, defects, battery replacement, use after the
specified battery life has expired or any other cause.
• We assume no responsibility, directly or indirectly,
for financial losses or claims from third parties
resulting from the use of this product and any of its
functions, such as stolen credit card numbers, the loss
or alteration of stored data, etc.
• All company and/or product names are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
• Screen layout illustrated in this User Guide may
differ from the actual one.
The information described in this User Guide is
subject to change without notice.
• All the functions described in this User Guide may
not be supported in all networks.
• We assume no responsibility for downloaded
contents, information, etc. from 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 performance.
Intellectual Property Rights
According to copyright laws, the reproduction,
alteration and use of material which is protected by
copyright (music, pictures, etc.) is only permitted for
personal or private use. If the user is not in possession
of more extensive copyright or has not received the
explicit permission from the copyright owner to
reproduce, alter or use a copy which has been made or
modified in this way, this is considered to be a violation
of the copyright laws and gives the copyright owner the
right to claim for damages. For this reason, avoid the
illegal use of material which is protected by copyright.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Introduction1
Powered by JBlend™ Copyright 1997-2008
Aplix Corporation. All rights reserved. JBlend
and all JBlend-based trademarks and logos are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Aplix
Corporation in Japan and other countries.
Licensed by Inter Digital T echnology Corporation under one
or more of the following United States Patents and/or their
domestic or foreign counterparts and other patents pending, including U.S. Patents: 4,675,863: 4,779,262:
4,785,450 & 4,811,420.
T9 Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following:
U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928,
and 6,011,554; Australian Pat. No. 727539; Canadian Pat.
No. 1,331,057; United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong
Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329;Republic of Singapore
Pat. No. 51383; Euro. Pat. No. 0 842 463 (96927260.8) DE/
DK, FI, FR, IT, NL,PT.ES,SE,GB; Republic of Korea Pat.
Nos. KR201211B1 and KR226206B1; and additional
patents are pending worldwide.
Bluetooth is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sharp is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
CP8 PATENT
2Introduction
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual
Patent Portfolio License for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in
compliance with the MPEG-4 Video Standard
(“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decode MPEG-4 Video
that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal
and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from
a licensed video provider. No license is granted or
implied for any other use. Additional information may
be obtained from MPEG LA. See http://
www.mpegla.com.
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Systems Patent
Portfolio License for encoding in compliance with the MPEG4 Systems Standard, except that an additional license and
payment of royalties are necessary for encoding in
connection with (i) data stored or replicated in physical media
which is paid for on a title by title basis and/or (ii) data which
is paid for on a title by title basis and is transmitted to an end
user for permanent storage and/or use. Such additional
license may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://
www.mpegla.com for additional details.
Useful Functions and Services
Your phone offers you the following features:
• A built-in digital camera for taking pictures and
video clips.
• A message function for reading and creating SMS
messages.
• MMS (Multimedia Messaging Services) for
personalising your phone in various ways.
• A WAP browser for accessing information on the
mobile internet.
• Java™ applications. You can also download various
applications from Vodafone via the mobile internet.
• Email for sending up to 2000 characters and
receiving mail with attachments.
• A voice recorder function for recording and playing
back voice clips.
•A Bluetooth
establishing contact and transmitting data with
certain devices. You can transmit pictures, sounds,
and video clips to OBEX-enabled phones.
®
wireless technology interface for
• A data synchronization function for synchronizing
the Contacts List and schedule entries with Microsoft
Outlook or Outlook Express on a PC.
• A schedule alarm for creating and sending schedule
entries with alarm settings.
Introduction3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your phone conforms to international regulations in so
far as it is used under normal conditions and in
accordance with the following instructions.
Sharp and Vodafone disclaim any liability for damage
which may result as a consequence of improper use or
use contrary to the instructions contained herein.
Read the safety information sections of this user
guide on pages 4 to 13.
Do not use hand-held while driving.
For body-worn operation, maintain a separation of
1.5 cm.
Small parts may cause a choking hazard.
This device may produce a loud sound.
Keep away from pacemakers and other personal
medical devices.
Switch off when instructed in hospitals and medical
facilities.
Switch off when instructed in aircrafts and airports.
4SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Switch off in explosive environments.
Do not use while re-fuelling.
This device may produce a bright or flashing light.
(* The flashing light feature is not available on all
products.)
Do not dispose of in a fire.
Avoid contact with magnetic media.
Avoid extreme temperatures.
Avoid contact with liquid, keep dry.
Do not attempt to disassemble.
Do not rely on this device for emergency communications.
Only use approved accessories.
RADIOFREQUENCY (RF) EXPOSURE
General Statement on RF Energy
Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When
it is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you
communicate with your phone, the system handling
your call controls the power level at which your phone
transmits.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver.
It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to
radio waves recommended by international guidelines.
These guidelines were developed by the independent
scientific 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
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit for
mobile devices is 2 W/kg and the highest SAR value fo r
this device when tested at the ear was “0.977“ W/kg*.
As mobile devices offer a range of functions, they can
be used in other positions, such as on the body as
described in this user guide**. In this case, the highest
tested SAR value is “1.63“ W/kg.
As SAR is measured utilising the device’s highest
transmitting power, the actual SAR of this device while
operating is typically below that indicated above. This
is due to automatic changes to the power level of the
device to ensure it only uses the minimum level
required to communicate with the network.
* The tests are carried out in accordance with
international guidelines for testing.
** Please see the section below about body worn
operation.
Body Worn Operation
Important safety information regarding radiofrequency
radiation (RF) exposure:
• To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines
the phone must be used with a minimum of 1.5 cm
separation from the body.
• Failure to observe these instructions could result in
your RF exposure exceeding the relevant guideline
limits.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS5
Limiting Exposure to Radiofrequency (RF)
Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol.
It means that used electrical and
electronic products should not be mixed
with general household waste. There is a
separate collection system for these
products.
Fields
For individuals concerned about limiting their exposure
to RF fields, the World Health Organisation (WHO)
provides the following advice:
• Precautionary measures: Present scientific
information does not indicate the need for any special
precautions for use of mobile phones. If individuals
are concerned, they might choose to limit their own
or their children’s RF exposure by limiting the length
of calls, or using ‘hands-free’ devices to keep mobile
phones away from the head and body.
• For further information readers are referred to:
http://www.who.int/
INFORMATION ON PROPER
DISPOSAL
6SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private
households)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment,
please do not use the ordinary dust bin!
Used electrical and electronic equipment must be
treated separately and in accordance with legislation
that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling
of used electrical and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states,
private households within the EU states may return
their used electrical and 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 ne w
one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.
If your used electrical or electronic equipment has
batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these
separately beforehand according to local requirements.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help
ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary
treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent
potential negative effects on the environment and
human health which could otherwise arise due to
inappropriate waste handling.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic
equipment can be returned free of
charge to the dealer, even if you don’t
purchase a new product. Further
collection facilities are listed on the
homepage of www.swico.ch or
www.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal for Business Users
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you
want to discard it:
Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you
about the take-back of the product. You might 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.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection
system or your local authority for takeback of your used products.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to dispose of this product, please contact
your local authorities and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
DISTRACTIONS
Driving
Full attention must be given to driving at all times in
order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone
while driving (even with a handsfree kit) causes
distraction and can lead to an accident. You must
comply with local laws and regulations restricting the
use of wireless devices while driving.
Operating Machinery
Full attention must be given to operating the machinery
in order to reduce the risk of an accident.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS7
PRODUCT HANDLING
General Statement on Handling and Use
You alone are responsible for how you use your phone
and any consequences of its use.
• You must always switch off your phone wherever the
use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is
subject to safety measures designed to protect users
and their environment.
• Always treat your phone and its accessories with care
and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.
• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open
flames or lit tobacco products.
• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid,
moisture or high humidity.
• Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its
accessories.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
aerosols to clean the device or its accessories.
• Do not paint your phone or its accessories.
• Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its
accessories. Only authorised personnel must do so.
• Please check local regulations for disposal of
electronic products.
8SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it
could break when you sit down.
Small Children
Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the
reach of small children or allow them to play with it.
They could hurt themselves or others, or could
accidentally damage the phone.
Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that
may cause an injury or which could become detached
and create a choking hazard.
Demagnetisation
To avoid the risk of demagnetisation, do not allow
electronic devices or magnetic media close to your
phone for a long time.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Do not touch the SIM card’s metal connectors.
Antenna Care
Do not cover the top of the phone with your hand when
in use as this may interfere with the performance of the
built-in aerial. Call quality may deteriorate leading to
shortened talk-time and standby time because the
mobile phone has to operate on a higher power level
than in necessary.
Normal Use Position
When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your
phone to your ear, with the bottom towards yo ur mouth
or as you would a fixed line phone.
Air Bags
• Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in
the air bag deployment area.
• Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle.
Seizures/Blackouts
If your phone is capable of producing bright flashing
lights, please be careful because it may trigger seizures
or blackouts.
Repetitive Motion Injuries
To minimise the risk of RSI (Repetitive strain injury),
when texting or playing games with your phone:
• Do not grip the phone too tightly.
• Press the buttons lightly.
• Make use of the special features in the handset which
minimise the number of buttons which have to be
pressed, such as message templates and predictive
text.
• Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax.
Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using
radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all
conditions. Therefore, you must never rely solely on
any wireless phone for emergency communications.
Loud Noise
This phone is capable of producing loud noises which
may damage your hearing.
Bright Light
If your phone is capable of producing a bright light, do
not use it too close to the eyes.
Phone Heating
Your phone may become warm during charging and
during normal use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS9
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Accessories
• 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.
• Before connecting the phone with a PC or a
peripheral unit, read the operation manual for the
other unit carefully.
• Do not touch the battery terminals. Batteries can
cause damage, injury or burns if a conductive
material touches exposed terminals. When the battery
is detached from the phone, use a cover made of
non-conductive material for keeping and carrying the
battery safely.
Connection to a Car
Seek professional advice when connecting a phone
interface to the vehicle electrical system.
10SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Faulty and Damaged Products
• Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its
accessory.
• Only qualified personnel must service or repair the
phone or its accessory.
• If your phone or its accessory has been submerged in
water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not
use it until you have taken it to be checked at an
authorised service centre.
INTERFERENCE
General Statement on Interference
Care must be taken when using the phone in close
proximity to personal medical devices, such as
pacemakers and hearing aids.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
separation of 15 cm be maintained between a mobile
phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker. To achieve this, use the phone on
the opposite ear to your pacemaker and do not carry it
in a breast pocket.
Hearing Aids
• People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants
may experience interfering noises when using
wireless devices or when one is nearby.
• Since the level of interference will depend on the type
of hearing device and the distance from the
interference source, increasing the separation
between them may reduce the interference. You may
also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
Medical Devices
Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer
to determine if operation of your phone may interfere
with the operation of your medical device.
Hospitals
Switch off your wireless device when requested to do
so in hospitals, clinics or health care facilities. These
requests are designed to prevent possible interference
with sensitive medical equipment.
Aircraft
Switch off your wireless device whenever you are
instructed to do so by airport or airline staff.
Interference in Cars
Please note that because of possible interference to
electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers
forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless
a handsfree kit with an external antenna is included in
the installation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS11
EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
Petrol Stations and Explosive Atmospheres
• In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres,
obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such
as your phone or other radio equipment.
• Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres
include fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where
the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain,
dust, or metal powders.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off
your mobile phone or wireless device when in a
blasting area or in areas posted “turn off two-way radios
or electronic devices”.
12SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CONDITIONS OF USE
Battery
• Network configuration and phone usage will
affect talk-time and standby time.
Using the games or camera will hasten battery
consumption.
• When the battery charging alert is displayed on
the screen, charge the battery as soon as possible.
If you continue using your phone ignoring the alert,
the phone may cease to function, and all data and
settings you have stored may be lost.
• Before removing the battery from the phone, make
sure the phone is switched off.
• Replace and charge the new battery as soon as
possible after removing the old one.
• Recommended temperature for using and storing
batteries is approximately 20°C.
• The batteries’ performance is limited in low
temperatures, particularly below 0°C and the phone
may not work temporarily regardless of the amount
of remaining battery power.
• The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds
of times but it will eventually wear out. When the
operating time (talk-time and standby time) is
noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new
battery.
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE,
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
See “Battery Disposal” on page 23.
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.
CAUTION
If the phone moves while taking a picture, the picture
can become blurred. When taking a picture, hold the
phone firmly to prevent it from moving, or use the
delay timer.
• Clean the lens cover before taking a picture.
Fingerprints, oils, etc. on the lens cover hinder clear
focusing. Wipe them off with a soft cloth before
taking a picture.
Others
• As with any electronic storage unit, data may be lost
or corrupted under various circumstances.
• If the phone’s battery has been removed for some
time, or the phone has been reset, the unit’s clock and
calendar may be reinitialised. The date and time
should be updated in this case.
• Use only specified handsfree kits (supplied or
optional). Some phone’s functions may not work
when unauthorised handsfree kit is used.
Index .........................................................105
16Table of Contents
List of Menu Functions
GX18 functions are listed below.
See relevant page for details of each function. The menu’s corresponding number is used for shortcuts. For details, see page 37.
Note for the menu references for the Postcard and
Media Album services
• The menu references for the Postcard and Media
Album services vary in the United Kingdom and
Ireland as follows:
Current
references in
the User Guide
“Postcard”“live! Postcard”(Not available)
“As Postcard”“As live! Postcard”(Not available)
“State/Province”“County”“State/Province”
“Media Album”“live! Studio”“Picture Album”
“To Album”“To live! Studio”“To Picture Album”
References in
United Kingdom
References in
Ireland
18List of Menu Functions
Your Phone
Please check the following carefully. Your phone
should come complete with:
• GSM 900/1800 GPRS phone
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• AC Charger
•CD-ROM
•User Guide
• Quick Start Guide
Accessories
• Li-ion Spare Battery (XN-1BT18)
• AC Charger (XN-1QC18, XN-1QC19)
• Personal Hands-free Kit (XN-1ER18)
The above accessories may not be available in all
regions.
For details, please contact your dealer.
Your Phone19
Getting Started
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
10
11
7
8
12
13
14
15
16
1. Earpiece
2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys):
Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Contacts List
/ entries in standby mode.
Left arrow key:
in standby mode.
20Getting Started
Moves cursor to select
menu items, etc.
and indicate in this
manual these keys.
Displays list of Applications
indicates in this
manual this key.
Right arrow key:Displays list of Saved
Pictures in standby mode.
indicates in this
manual this key.
3. Centre Key:Displays Main menu in
standby mode and executes
functions.
4. Left Soft Key:Executes the function at the
bottom left of the screen.
5. Send Key:Makes or accepts calls,
views the call log in
standby mode.
6. Voice Mail Key:Press and hold this key to
connect to the Voice mail
centre automatically.
(Depends on the SIM card.)
7. * /Shift Key:Switches character case
among four modes: Abc,
ABC, 123 and abc.
8. Display
9. Right Soft Key:Executes the function at the
bottom right of the screen.
Used to access “Vodafone
live!” by opening the
browser in standby mode.
10.End/Power Key:Ends a call, turns power on/
off.
11.Keypad
12.# Key:Switches symbol screens.
Press and hold this key on
the text entry screen to shift
text input method between
multi-tap and T9 mode.
Press and hold this key
during standby to switch
Profiles settings between
Normal and Silent mode.
Press , then during
standby to activate Voice
Recorder.
13.External Connector:
Used to connect either the
charger, headset, or USB
data cable.
14.Side-Up/Side-Down Keys:
Moves cursor to select
menu items, adjusts
earpiece volume, etc.
15.Microphone
16.Camera
Getting Started21
Inserting the SIM Card and the
SIM card
Battery
1. Remove the battery cover as shown below.
1
2
3. Hold the battery 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
2. Slide the SIM card into the SIM holder.
22Getting Started
4. Replace the battery cover
Note
• Always use with the battery cover closed.
• Make sure that only 3V SIM cards are used.
• Make sure that the standard accessory battery
(XN-1BT18) is used.
Removing the SIM Card and the Battery
1. Make sure you turn off your phone and disconnect
the charger and other accessories. Remove the
battery cover.
1
2
2. Pick up the battery using the protruding edge and
remove the battery from the phone.
3. Hold down gently while sliding the SIM card out of
the SIM holder.
Battery Disposal
In order to protect the environment, please read the
following points concerning battery disposal:
• Take the used battery to your local waste depot,
dealer or customer service centre for recycling.
• Do not expose the used battery to an open flame, into
water or dispose with the household waste.
Getting Started23
Charging the Battery
You must charge the battery for at least 2 hours before
using your phone for the first time.
Using the Charger
1. Open the cover of the external connector, and
connect the charger horizontally.
2. Connect the charger to a power outlet.
When the phone is charging, the animated battery
status icon () in the upper right of the screen
displays the current status.
Standard charging time: Approx. 2 hours.
24Getting Started
Note
• Charging time may vary depending on the state of the
battery and other conditions. (See “Battery” on
page 13.)
To Disconnect the Charger
When charging is complete, the battery indicator icon
displays the full charge status.
1. Disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
2. Disconnect the charger from the external socket of
the phone.
Note
• Do not use any non approved charger, this may
damage your phone and invalidate any warranty,
please see “Battery” on page 13 for details.
• Forcibly disconnecting the charger may cause
malfunction.
To Charge Using the Cigarette Lighter Charger
The optional Cigarette Lighter Charger supplies power
for charging from the cigarette lighter socket of a car.
Battery Level Indicator
The current battery level is displayed in the upper right
hand side of the screen.
Low Battery During Use
When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound
and the “” is displayed on the screen.
If you are using your 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. The battery may only
last approximately five minutes before the phone itself
powers down during use.
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
, , and , and press to commit your
selection.
In certain procedures, you will need to press one of the
soft keys (indicated in square brackets), which are
displayed at the bottom left and right of the screen.
Press the corresponding soft key ( or ).
To return to the previous screen, press the right soft key
if it displays “Back”. To close the Main menu, press the
right soft key if it displays “Exit”.
Each section in this User Guide starts with a list of
items you will need to select in order (indicated in
italics) before performing the procedures shown. Select
each item to reveal the next set of items that you have
to select. Open subsection items after opening those
listed in the main section.
Example:
“Camera”
“Video Quality”
28Navigating Functions
→
“Record Video” → [Options] →
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