Sharp GX293 User Guide

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX293.

About This User Guide

This user guide is carefully designed to help you learn about your phone’s features and operations quickly and effectively.

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Introduction 1

Powered by JBlend™ Copyright 1997-2004 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 Technology 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 covered by the Hong Kong Standard Patent No. HK0940329 and HK1010924.

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.

/Micro3D Edition™

is a registered trademark of HI Corporation

2 Introduction

Bluetooth is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sharp is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

CP8 PATENT

This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Video Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decode MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a licensed video provider. No license is granted or implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA. See http://www.mpegla.com.

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Useful Functions and Services

Your phone offers you the following features:

• A built-in digital camera for taking pictures and video clips.

• The external display for quickly checking the information of incoming calls or messages.

• 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 in the wireless internet.

• Java™ applications. You can also download various applications via the mobile Internet.

• A melody editing function for creating original ringtones using up to 32 voices.

• A voice recorder function for recording and playing back voice clips.

•A Bluetooth

wireless technology interface for establishing contact and transmitting data with certain devices. You can transmit pictures, sounds, and video clips to OBEX-enabled phones.

• A data synchronization function for synchronizing the Phonebook and schedule entries with Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express on a PC.

• A schedule alarm for creating and sending schedule entries with alarm settings.

Introduction 3

Introduction............................................................... 1

Useful Functions and Services ............................. 3

Getting Started .......................................................... 8

Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery ...............11

Charging the Battery ......................................... 13

Turning Your Phone On and Off ......................... 14

Display Indicators (Main Display)........................ 16

Display Indicators (External Display) ................... 18

Status Indicators............................................... 18

Navigating Functions .............................................. 19

Call Functions ......................................................... 20

Making a Call ...................................................20

Speed Dialling ..................................................20

Redialling ......................................................... 21

Answering a Call............................................... 21

Incall Menu ...................................................... 22

Entering Characters ................................................ 26

Changing the Input Languages .......................... 27

Changing the Input Method ............................... 27

Using Text Templates........................................ 33

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Using the Menu........................................................34

List of Menu Functions ......................................35

Phonebook ..............................................................36

Selecting the Storage Memory ...........................36

Changing the List Displayed ...............................36

Add New .........................................................37

Copying Phonebook Entries between SIM Card

and Handset .....................................................37

Finding a Name and Number .............................38

Dialling from the Phonebook ..............................38

Editing Phonebook Entries .................................39

Deleting Phonebook Entries ...............................39

Viewing Groups.................................................39

Memory Status .................................................40

Speed Dial List..................................................40

Sending a Phonebook Entry ...............................41

Receiving a Phonebook Entry .............................41

Dialling a Service Phone Number .......................42

Camera ....................................................................43

Digital Camera ................................................. 43

Video Camera ..................................................47

Messages ............................................................... 51

MMS ............................................................... 51

SMS ............................................................... 56

Alert Inbox ....................................................... 59

Voicemail ........................................................ 59

Cell Broadcasts ................................................ 60

Area Info ..........................................................61

Browser .................................................................. 62

Starting the WAP Browser .................................62

Navigating a WAP Page..................................... 62

Gallery ..................................................................... 65

Picture Gallery ................................................. 65

Video Gallery ...................................................68

Sound Gallery .................................................. 69

Java™ Gallery ................................................ 71

Bookmarks ...................................................... 72

Text Templates ................................................ 72

Chinese Templates .......................................... 73

Memory Status ................................................75

Java™ .................................................................... 76

Java™ Gallery ................................................ 76

Java™ Wallpaper ............................................ 77

Settings .......................................................... 78

Java™ Information ..........................................79

Organiser .................................................................80

SIM Application ................................................80

Calendar ..........................................................80

Alarms .............................................................82

Calculator ........................................................84

Voice Recorder .................................................85

Melody Editor ...................................................86

Help List ..........................................................90

Profiles ....................................................................91

Call Manager ...........................................................97

Call Log ...........................................................97

Speed Dial List .................................................98

My Numbers ....................................................98

Call Timers ......................................................98

Data Counter ...................................................98

Call Costs .........................................................99

Settings .................................................................100

Display ..........................................................100

Call Settings ..................................................103

Date & Time ...................................................107

Changing the Language ..................................108

Connectivity ...................................................109

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Network Settings ...........................................112

Security ........................................................ 115

Master Reset ................................................. 116

Connecting GX293 to Your PC .............................. 117

System Requirements .....................................117

GSM/GPRS Modem......................................... 117

Handset Manager ...........................................118

Software Installation........................................ 118

Note .............................................................. 118

Troubleshooting ....................................................120

Safety Precautions and Conditions of Use ........... 123

Conditions of Use............................................ 123

Environment ................................................... 126

Precautions Concerning Vehicle Use ................ 126

SAR ............................................................... 126

FCC NOTICE ................................................... 127

Out of Warranty List .............................................. 129

Index...................................................................... 130

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Table of Contents 7

Getting Started

8 Getting Started

1. Earpiece

2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys):

a b c d Moves cursor to select menu

items, etc.

Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Phonebook entries in

stand-by mode. These keys are described as a b in this manual.

Left arrow key: Displays the list of Java™

Gallery in stand-by mode. This key is described as c in this manual.

Gallery

Right arrow key: Displays

in stand-by

mode. This key is described as d in this manual.

3. Left Soft Key:

Executes the function at the bottom left of the screen.

Long press this key to ac tivate the Voice Recorder in standby mode.

4. Send Key:

Makes or accepts calls, views the call logs in stand-by mode.

5. Centre Key:

6. Voicemail Key:

7. * /Shift Key:

8. Main Display

9. Right Soft Key:

10. End/Power Key:

11. Keypad

Displays Main menu in standby mode and executes functions. Long press this key to start the digital camera in stand-by mode. Long press this key to connect to Voicemail centre automatically. (Depends on the SIM card.) e.g.: Abc, ABC, abc and 123.

Executes the function at the bottom right of the screen. Used to access Homepage by opening the browser in standby mode. Ends a call, turns power on/ off.

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12. # Key:

In stand-by mode, long press R launches “Profiles” screen. In text editing mode, R launches symbol screen.

Long press this key on the text entry screen to shift text input method between multitap and T9 mode when input language is English. When input language is Chinese, long press this key to select input method. Press , then R during stand-by to activate Voice Recorder.

13. Microphone

14. External Display

15. Handsfree Kit Connector

16. External Connector: Used to connect either the

charger or USB data cable.

17. Camera

18. Battery Cover

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19. 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.

20. Side-Up/Side-Down Keys:

V W Moves cursor to select menu

items, adjusts earpiece volume, etc.

Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery

1. Slide off the battery cover ( ).

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.

4. Replace the battery cover and slide it as shown below.

SIM card

Note

• Make sure that only 3V SIM cards are used.

• Make sure that the standard accessory battery is used.

Getting Started 11

Removing the SIM Card and the Battery

1. Make sure to turn off your phone and disconnect the

charger and other accessories. Slide off the battery cover ( ).

2. Pick up the battery using the protruding edge and

remove the battery from the phone.

12 Getting Started

3. Hold down the SIM card gently and slide it out of the SIM

holder as shown below.

Battery Disposal

The device is supported by a battery. 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.

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. Remove the cover of the external connector, and

connect the charger to the external socket located at the bottom of the phone by pressing both sides indicated with arrows. Connect the charger to an AC outlet. Keep the cover in a safe place so as not to lose it.

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.

Note

• Charging time m ay vary depending on the state of the battery and other conditions (See “Battery” on page 124).

To Disconnect the Charger

Long press the side buttons of the charger, then disconnect the charger from the external socket of the phone.

2. When charging is complete, the battery indicator icon

displays the full charge status. Unplug the charger from the AC outlet, then unplug the charger connector from the phone. Put the cover back.

Note

• Do not use any non approved charger, this may damage your phone and invalidate any warranty (See “Battery” on page 124 for details).

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 main display and in the external display.

Getting Started 13

Low Battery During Use

When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound and “ ” is displayed on the main display and the external display.

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 a call.

Battery Indicators Charge Level

Sufficiently charged

Partially charged

Charging recommended

Charging required

Empty

14 Getting Started

Turning Your Phone On and Off

To turn the power on, long press F for approximately 2 seconds.

The stand-by screen is displayed. To turn the power off, long press F for approximately 2

seconds.

To Enter the PIN Code

If activated you are ask ed to enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) code after turning on your phone.

1. Enter your PIN code.

2. Press .

Note

• If your PIN code is entered incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card is locked. See “Enabling/Disabling the PIN Code” on page 115.

To Copy Phonebook Entries from the SIM Card

When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the first time and start the Call Manager application, you are asked whether you wish to copy Ph onebook entries on the SIM card. F ollow the on-screen instructions, or you can do it later using the Phonebook menu as follows:

→

“Call Manager” “Advanced” Handset”

“Phonebook” → [Options] →

→

“Copy All Entries” → “From SIM to

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Display Indicators (Main Display)

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Left soft key

Centre key/Navigation keys

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Status indicators

Right soft key

Status Indicators

1. ////:

Strength of received signal/Service out of range/GPRS enabled and within range/ Roaming outside network/GPRS enabled, within range and roaming

2. : Call incoming

3. : Call in progress

4. / : CSD/GPRS in progress

5. : Fax communication in progress

6. : “Diverts” (p. 103) set to “All Calls”

7. / : Secure WAP page displayed

8. / : SMS alerts [unread/mailbox full]

9. / : MMS alerts [unread/mailbox full]

10. : USB data cable connected

11. / : Bluetooth wireless setting [enabled/

communicating]

12. / : Java™ application [executed (red)/ suspended (grey)]

13. (No display)/////: Current profile [Normal/Meeting/Activity/Car/ Headset/Silent]

14. / / : T9 text input method or Chinese character input methods (T9 Stroke/T9 PinYin) enabled

15. / / / : Current text input method [First letter upper case/Upper case/Lower case/Numeric]

16. / / : “Ringer Volume” (p. 92) set to “Silent”/ Vibration enabled (p. 93)/Vibration enabled and sound deactivated

17. : Battery level

18. : WAP alert

19. / : Schedule entry enabled [with/without a reminder alarm]

20. : Outbox contains unsent multimedia messages

21. : Daily alarm enabled

22. : Voicemail message alert

Getting Started 17

Display Indicators (External Display)

Status Indicators

1. : Strength of received signal

2. : Battery level

3. : USB data cable connected

4. / : Bluetooth

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wireless connection [enabled/

communicating]

Navigating Functions

All applications are accessed from the Main menu. To open the Main menu, press the centre key ( ) during stand-by.

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 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 (A or C).

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 the menu items in sequence.

Example:

→

“Call Manager” “Advanced”

“Phonebook” → [Options] →

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Call Functions

Making a Call

1. Enter the phone number you wish to dial and press D

to dial.

If you enter the wrong number, press [Clear] to delete the number to the left of the cursor.

Emergency Calls

1. Enter 112 or 911 (international emergency number)

using the keypad and press D to dial.

Note

• Emergency calls may not be available on all mobile phone networks when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Contact your network operator for more information.

• This Emergency number can normally be used to make an emergency call in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted, if a GSM network is within range.

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International Calls

1. Long press P 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.

Speed Dialling

Up to 9 phone numbers from the Phonebook memory (Handset and SIM) can be assigned to speed dials. You can call the numbers using the digit keys (H to O and Q).

For details on setting the Speed Dial List, see “Speed Dial List” on page 40.

1. To dial a number using the speed dial, long press any of

the digit keys (H to O and Q).

The phone number stored in the Speed Dial List is dialled.

Redialling

You can redial numbers in the call log. Select from specific categories or “All Calls”. Specific category contains up to 10 numbers and the “All Calls” list contains up to 30.

1. Press D during stand-by.

2. Select the category from “All Calls”, “Dialled Nos.”,

“Missed Calls” or “Received Calls”.

To switch logs, press c or d.

3. Select the phone number you wish to call.

4. Press D to redial the call.

Automatic Redialling

This setting allows you to automatically redial the number if the first attempt was unsuccessful because the called party was busy.

If you wish to stop redialling, press F or [End].

To Set the Auto Redial Function

→

“Settings”

1. Select “On” or “Off”.

Note

• When you receive an incoming call, the Auto Redial function is interrupted.

• Automatic redialling is not available for fax and data calls.

“Call Settings” → “Auto Redial”

Answering a Call

When an incoming call is detected, the phone rings.

1. Press D, or [Answer] to answer the call.

Or press any key except F and [Busy] when the “Any Key Answer” function is enabled. Set the Any Key Answer function in the profile of each mode (p. 96).

Tip

• When the handsfree is connected to the phone, you can answer calls by pressing the Answer button.

• If you have subscribed to the Calling Line Identification (CLI) service and the caller’s network sends the number, the caller’s number is displayed on the screen. If the caller’s name and number are stored in the Phonebook, the caller’s name and phone number are displayed on the screen.

• If the number is a restricted number, the display shows “Withheld”.

• When receiving a call from the person whose picture is registered in the Phonebook, receiving display and the picture are displayed alternately.

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Rejecting an Incoming Call

1. Press F or long press the side-up or side-down key

whilst the phone is ringing to reject a call you do not wish to answer.

Letting the Caller Know You are Unavailable

1. Press [Busy] whilst the phone is ringing to send a busy

tone to the caller of an incoming call letting them know that you cannot answer the call.

Incall Menu

Your phone has additional functions available whilst a call is in progress.

Adjusting the Earpiece Volume

During a call, you can adjust the earpiece volume (and handsfree volume, if connected).

1. During a call, press the side-up or side-down key to

display the Earpiece Volume screen.

2. Press the side-up key (or a/d) to increase the volume

of the call or press the side-down key or (b/c) to decrease the volume.

Five levels (level 1 to 5) are selectable.

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3. Press when the volume is set to the desired level.

The phone returns to the in-call screen automatically if left unoperated.

Putting a Call on Hold

This function allows you to manage two calls at the same time. If you wish to make another call whilst you are talking to someone, you can put the current call on hold to call someone else.

To Make Another Call during a Call

1. During a call, press [Options].

2. Select “Hold”.

The current call is put on hold.

3. To retrieve a call, press [Options] and select “Retrieve”.

4. Enter the phone number you wish to make another call

to, then press D.

Tip

• You can also make another call by entering the phone number during a call instead of steps 1 and 2. The current call is automatically put on hold.

Call Waiting

This service notifies you of another incoming call whilst you have a call in progress.

1. During a call, press [Options] and select “Hold &

Answer” to answer the second call.

The first call is put on hold and you can now talk to the second caller.

2. Press [Options] and select “Swap Calls” to switch

between the two calls.

3. Press [Options] and select “Release Call” to end the

current call and return to the held call.

Note

• You need to set “Call Waiting” to “On” if you use the Call Waiting service (p. 104).

• Call Waiting service may not be available on all networks. Contact your network operator for more information.

• If you do not wish to answer the second call, press [Busy], or press [Options], and select “Busy” or “Reject”, in step 1. If “Reject” is selected, the call log of the second call is saved as a missed call.

Accessing SMS Menu During a Call

1. During a call, press [Options] and select “SMS”.

The following options are available: “Create Message” to make an SMS, or “Inbox”, “Sent” or “Drafts” to access these folders. For details on SMS, see “SMS” on page 56.

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

To make a conference call, you must have one active call and one held call.

1. During a call, press [Options] and select “Multiparty” to

answer the second call.

2. Select “Conference All” to join the conference call.

3. Press F to end the conference call.

Note

• Conference call service may not be available on all networks. Contact your network operator for more information.

• You have more options for the Conference call in step 2:

• To put all participants on hold, select “Conf. Hold All”.

• To put all participants except the current call on hold,

select “Private”.

• To end the call with all participants, select “Release All”.

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• To disconnect from the conference call but still allow the other participants to continue talking together, select “Transfer”.

• To put the current call on hold and continue to have a conference call with the remaining participants, select “Exclude”.

• To reject adding more participants to the current party, select “Reject”, or you can send the busy tone by selecting “Busy”.

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To Add New Participants to the Conference Call

1. Press [Options] and select “Dial”.

2. Enter the number you wish to include in the conference

call and press D to dial.

3. Press [Options] and select “Multiparty”.

4. Select “Conference All” to join the conference call.

If you wish to add other participants, repeat steps 1 to 4.

To End the Call with a Conference Call Participant

1. During a conference call, highlight the person that you

wish to disconnect from the conference call.

2. Press [Options] and select “Release Call”.

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 [Options] and select “Multiparty”.

3. Select “Private”.

4. Once you have finished the private conversation, press

[Options] and select “Multiparty”.

5. Select “Conference All” to return to the conference call.

Muting the Dial Tone (DTMF Tone)

1. During a call, press [Options].

2. Select “DTMF Tones Off”.

To unmute, select “DTMF Tones On”.

Muting the Microphone

1. During a call, press [Mute] to mute the microphone.

To unmute the microphone, press [Unmute].

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Entering Characters

When entering characters to create Phonebook entries, SMS or MMS, 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

Pressing each key scrolls characters in the following order. The order varies depending on the language selected.

Multi-tap Mode keys

Key Upper Case Characters

. (full-stop) , (comma) - (hyphen) ? !

’ (apostrophe) @ :1

ABC2 abc2 2

DEF3 def3 3

GHI4 ghi4 4

JKL5 jkl5 5

MNO6 mno6 6

PQRS7 pqrs7 7

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Lower Case

Characters

Numeric

Key Upper Case Characters

TUV8 tuv8 8

WXYZ9 wxyz9 9

(space)+ = < > € £ $ ¥ % &0 0

Switches character case among four modes:

Abc, ABC, abc and 123.

.,?!:;-+#* @' '' ( )_&€£$ %/ ˜<>§= \ |¥

¿¡^[ ]{ }¤ÅÄ

ЖеджаЗЙи й м СсЦШцштЯЬь

ù ∆ΦΓΛΩΠΨΣΘ

Ξ (space) ↵

Lower Case

Characters

G-O: Long press to enter 0 - 9 numbers. Q

: Long press to enter *.

: Long press to shift between multi-tap and T9

mode.

Numeric

Changing the Input Languages

You can change the input language on the text entry screen.

1. On the text entry screen, press [Options].

2. Select “Input Language”.

If “Input Language” is not displayed, select “Text Options” and then select “Input Language”.

3. Select the desired language.

Changing the Input Method

1. On the text entry screen, press [Options].

2. Select “Input Method”.

If “Input Method” is not displayed, select “Text Options” and then select “Input Method”.

3. Select the input method you wish

to use.

When “English” is selected for the Input Language option

...

When “Traditional Chinese” is selected for the Input Language option

Entering Characters 27

When “Simplified Chinese” is selected for the Input Language option

Tip

In T9 or multi-tap mode, you can switch input mode as follows by long pressing P.

English/T9 mode

English/Multi-tap mode

Input Language

= English

T9 Abc T9 ABC T9 abc

Abc ABC abc

Symbol Table

Numeric

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Input Language

= Traditional Chinese

T9 Stroke

Abc ABC abc

Symbol Table

Numeric

Input Language

= Simplified Chinese

T9 Stroke

T9 PinYin

Abc ABC abc

Symbol Table

Numeric

Traditional Chinese/T9 mode

Simplified Chinese/T9 mode

T9 Text Input

T9 text input method is a shortcut to enter text easily and quickly.

1. On the text entry screen, when input language is set to

English, long press R to enter T9 mode.

2. Press [Options].

3. Select “Input Method”.

If “Input Method” is not displayed, select “Text Options” and then select “Input Method”.

4. Select the T9 mode (T9 Abc, T9 ABC, T9 abc) you wish

to change. “ ” is displayed on the main display.

5. Press each key to enter the letter.

6. If you wish to correct the word, highlight the word, then

press [Clear] to correct.

Note

• If the correct word is not shown in step 6, 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 Punctuations

1. On the text entry screen, press [Options].

2. Select “Add Symbol”, or press R from any input

mode.

If “Add Symbol” is not displayed, select “Text Options” and then select “Add Symbol”. The first symbol page is displayed. In Chinese input mode, the FullWidth Symbols screen is displayed.

3. Press a or b to switch pages (Symbol and FullWidth

Symbol Pages), or use the numeric keys.

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Table of PinYin and Stroke characters

Pressing each key scrolls characters in the following order.

When “Traditional/Simplified Chinese” is selected for the input language option

Key Stroke PinYin

G H

I J K

L M N O

Wildcard mno

abc

def

ghi

jkl

pqrs

tuv

wxyz

P Q R

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Space

Go to the FullWidth Symbols screen.

Changing the Input Method between Stroke and PinYin

“Changing the Input Method” on page 27

See

Using Stroke Mode (Traditional)

The following is an example of entering “ ”.

1. Change the input mode to T9

Stroke mode.

2. Press IGJ to display the

corresponding stroke for “ ”.

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Sharp GX293 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Useful Functions and Services

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery

Charging the Battery

Turning Your Phone On and Off

Display Indicators (Main Display)

Display Indicators (External Display)

Status Indicators

Navigating Functions

Call Functions

Making a Call

Speed Dialling

Redialling

Answering a Call

Incall Menu

Entering Characters

Changing the Input Languages

Changing the Input Method