Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Ltd, declares
that this GX30i 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
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the GX30i.
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
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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.
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for financial losses or claims from third parties
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or alteration of stored data, etc.
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• Screen layout illustrated in this user guide may differ
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The information described in this user guide is
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• The CGS-LCD is a world advanced technology
product, giving you fine picture quality.
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.
Copyright
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alteration and use of material which is protected by
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Introduction1
Powered by JBlend™ Copyright 19972003 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 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.
®
is a registered trademark of HI Corpora-
/Micro3D Edition™
SD logo is a trademark.
2Introduction
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.
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 of the
Phone
Your phone offers you the following features:
• Built-in digital camera that can take pictures and
record video clips.
• Create and read SMS (Text Message).
• MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) can
personalise your phone in various ways: you can send
and receive multimedia messages with graphical
images, photographs, sound or video clips attached.
• WAP browser to help you access a variety of
information on the mobile Internet.
• Java™ applications. You can also download various
kinds of applications from Vodafone via the mobile
Internet.
• Continuous grain silicon (CGS) colour LCD main
display with images that are clearer and easier to view.
• Colour external display enables you to quickly see
who is calling and if you have any new messages.
• Mobile light with large number of uses: as a camera
flash, battery charge notification, incoming call
indicator and a makeshift torch.
• Melody editing function allows you to create original
ringtones using up to 32 voices.
• Voice recorder function allows you to record and play
back your voice clips.
• MP3 player that can play back MP3 sound files.
• Memory card slot that expands connectivity with a PC
by using the memory card.
•A Bluetooth
establishing contact and transmitting data with certain
devices. You can transmit pictures, sounds, and video
clips to OBEX-enabled phones.
• An infrared interface for data communication. You can
transmit pictures, sounds, and video clips to OBEXenabled phones.
• 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.
VEHICLE USE ........................................ 170
SAR ......................................................... 170
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN USA ......171
Index .........................................................174
Your Phone
Please check the following carefully. Your phone
should come complete with:
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS phone
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• AC charger
• Handsfree Kit (monaural)
•CD-ROM
•SD memory card
•User guide
• Quick Start Guide
Optional Accessories
• Li-ion Spare battery (XN-1BT30)
• High capacity Li-ion battery (XN-1BT31)
• Cigarette lighter charger (XN-1CL30)
• USB data cable (XN-1DC30)
• AC charger (XN-1QC30, XN-1QC31)
• Personal Hands-free kit (monaural) (XN-1ER20)
• Stereo Hands-free kit (XN-1ER30)
The above accessories may not be available in all
regions.
For details, please contact your dealer.
Your Phone7
Getting Started
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2
3
4
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6
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8Getting Started
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15
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17
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25
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27
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1. Earpiece
2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys):
a, b, c, dMoves cursor to select
menu items, etc.
Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Contacts List
entries in standby mode.
Left arrow key:Displays list of
Applications in standby
mode.
Right arrow key:Displays Pictures screen in
standby mode.
3. Centre Key:Displays Main menu in
standby mode and executes
functions.
4. Left Soft Key:Executes the function at the
A
bottom left of the screen.
5. Send Key:Makes or accepts calls,
views the call 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,
Viewfinder Switch Key:
Switches character case
among four modes: Abc,
ABC, 123 and abc.
Switches viewfinders
between main display and
external display in digital
camera/video camera
mode.
8. Main Display
9. Right Soft Key:Executes the function at the
Cbottom 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.Camera Key:Starts the digital camera in
standby mode.
12.Keypad
Getting Started9
13.#/Flash light Key:Switches symbol screens.
Press and hold this key to
shift text input method
between multi-tap and T9
mode.
Turns the flash/auxiliary
light on or off in digital
camera/video camera
mode.
14.Microphone
15.Aerial
16.Camera
17.Speaker
18.Mobile Light:Used as a flash or an
auxiliary light in digital
camera/video camera
mode, as a battery charge
indicator, or notification for
incoming calls, data/fax
calls or messages.
19.External Display
20.Infrared Port:Sends and receives data via
infrared.
10Getting Started
21.RF Connector
22.Side-Up/Side-Down Keys:
Moves cursor to select
menu items, adjusts
earpiece volume, etc.
In standby mode, press and
hold this key to turn the
mobile light on and off.
When the mobile light is
on, press this key to change
the light colour.
23.Battery Cover
24.Macro Switch:Switches between normal
(Close-up)() and macro ()
position.
25.Handsfree Kit Connector
26.Memory Card Slot Cover
27.External Connector:
Used to connect either the
charger or USB data cable.
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.
SIM card
4. Replace the battery cover and slide it as shown
below.
Note
• Make sure that only 3V SIM cards are used.
• Make sure that the standard accessory battery
(XN-1BT30) or the optional accessory, high capacity
Li-ion battery (XN-1BT31) is used.
Getting Started11
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.
12Getting Started
3. Hold down gently whilst sliding the SIM card
out of the SIM holder .
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. Connect the ch arger to the external socket lo cated at
the bottom of the phone by pressing both sides
indicated with arrows, and connect to an AC outlet.
Mobile light
The mobile light lights red.
Standard charging time: Approx. 2 hours.
Note
• Charging time may vary depending on the state of the
battery and other conditions. (See “Battery” on
page 167.)
To Disconnect the Charger
Push and hold the side buttons of the charger, then
disconnect the charger from the external socket of the
phone.
2. When charging is complete, the mobile light turns
off. Unplug the charger from the AC outlet, then
unplug the charger connector from the phone.
Note
• Do not use any non approved charger, this may
damage your phone and invalidate any warranty,
please see “Battery” on page 167 for details.
• When the phone is charging, the animated battery
status icon () in the upper right of the screen
displays the current status.
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 the external display.
Getting Started13
Low Battery During Use
When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound
and the “” 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 IndicatorsCharge Level
Sufficiently charged
Partially charged
Charging recommended
Charging required
Empty
14Getting Started
Inserting the Memory Card
1. Turn off the phone.
2. Open the memory card slot cover.
3. Insert the memory card all the way in.
4. Close the cover.
Note
• The miniSD memory card cannot be used with your
phone.
• Make sure that the phone is turned off before
inserting the memory card.
• Use only SD memory cards up to 512 MB, or MMC
up to 128 MB.
• Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction and
orientation.
• The SD memory card has a write-protect switch that
prevents you from deleting memory contents by
accident. If you slide the switch to the lock position,
you cannot save or delete files.
• Do not open the memory card cover whilst the
memory card is being formatted or written to. The
card may be damaged beyond use.
• Keep all memory cards out of the reach of small
children.
Memory Card Folder Configurations
Four folders entitled PICTURES, SOUNDS, VIDEOS,
BACKUP are created on the memory card. The pictures
and sounds, and video clips are stored in each entitled
folder.
Tip
• You see the following indicators when the memory
card is in use:
: Appears when the card is inserted.
: Appears when the card is inserted and locked.
: Appears when the card is damaged or unusable.
: Appears when the card is locked and damaged
or unusable.
: Appears when the card is being written or read.
: Appears when the card is being formatted.
Getting Started15
Removing the Memory Card
1. Open the memory card slot cover, remove the card,
and close the cover.
Note
• Make sure that the phone is turned off before
removing the memory card.
• Do not remove the memory card whilst the memory
card is being formatted or written to.
16Getting Started
Turning Your Phone On and Off
To turn the power on, press and hold F for
approximately 2 seconds.
The standby screen is displayed.
To turn the power off, press and hold F for
approximately 2 seconds.
To Enter the PIN Code
If activated you are asked to enter a PIN (Personal
Identification Number) code 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 155.
To Copy Contacts List from the SIM Card
When you insert the SIM card into your phone for the
first time and start the Contacts List application, you are
asked whether you wish to copy Contacts List entries
on the SIM card. Follow the on-screen instructions, or
you can do it later using the Contacts List menu as
follows:
1. Press to display the Main menu.
2. Press a, b, c or d to highlight “Contacts”, then
press to select.
3. Press a or b to highlight “Contacts List”, then
press to select.
4. Press A [Options] to display Options menu.
5. Press a or b to highlight “Advanced”, then press
or A [Select] to select.
6. Press a or b to highlight “Copy All Entries”, then
press to select.
7. Press a or b to highlight “From SIM to Handset”,
then press to select.
8. Press A [Yes] to start copying.
To cancel copy, press C [No] in step 8.
Getting Started17
Display Indicators (Main Display)
Left soft
key
Centre key/Navigation keys
18Getting Started
Right soft key
Status
indicators
Status Indicators
1./:Strength of received signal/Service
out of range
2.:GPRS enabled and within range —
flashes during GPRS transmission
3./:Text message alerts [unread/mailbox
full]
4./:Multimedia message alerts [unread/
mailbox full]
5.:USB data cable connected
6./ :“Infrared” connection [enabled (grey)/
communicating (red)]
7./ :Bluetooth wireless setting [enabled/
communicating]
8.:Memory card (p. 14) inserted
9./ :Java™ application [executed (colour)/
suspended (grey)]
10. (No display)//// :
Current profile [Normal/Activity/Car/
Headset/Silent]
11.:T9 text input method enabled
12.///:
Current text input method [First letter
upper case/Upper case/Lower case/
Numeric]
13.:“Diverts” (p. 144) set to “All Calls”
14./:Secured WAP page displayed
15.:Call incoming
16.:Call in progress
17. / :
CSD/GPRS in progress
18.:Fax communication in progress
19.:Battery level
20.:Roaming outside network
21./ / : “Ringer Volume” (p. 118) set to
“Silent”/Vibration (p. 119) [enabled/
enabled when silent]
22.:WAP alert
23.:Outbox contains unsent multimedia
messages
24.:Voicemail message alert
25.:Daily alarm enabled
26./ :Schedule entry enabled [with/without
a reminder alarm]
17./:Schedule entry enabled [with/without
a reminder alarm]
18.:Memory card (p. 14) inserted
Call Functions
Making a Call
1. Enter the area code and the phone number you wish
to dial.
If you enter the wrong number, press C [Clear] to
delete the number to the left of the cursor.
2. Press D to dial.
Emergency Calls
1. Enter 112 or 911 (international emergency number)
using the keypad.
2. 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.
International Calls
1. Press and hold P until a “+” (international dialling
prefix) sign is displayed.
2. Enter the country code, followed by the area code
and the number.
3. Press D to dial.
Note
• Enter the area code omitting the first 0 when making
international calls, in most cases. (It differs for some
countries.)
Speed Dialling
Up to 9 phone numbers from the Contacts List 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 43.
1. To dial a number using the speed dial, press and
hold any of the digit keys (H to O and Q).
The phone number stored in the Speed Dial List is
dialled.
Call Functions21
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 standby.
2. Press a or b to switch logs between “All Calls”,
“Dialled Numbers”, “Missed Calls” and “Received
Calls”.
3. Press a or b to highlight the 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 C [End].
To Set the Auto Redial Function
1. Press to display the Main menu.
2. Press a, b, c or d to highlight “Settings”, then
press to select.
3. Press a or b to highlight “Call Settings”, then
press to select.
22Call Functions
4. Press a or b to highlight “Auto Redial”, then
press to select.
5. Press a or b to highlight “On” to enable the Auto
Redial function or “Off” to disable it, then press .
Note
• When you receive an incoming call, the Auto Redial
function is interrupted.
• Automatic redialling is not available for fax and data
calls.
Ending a Call
1. Press F to end the call.
Tip
• When the handsfree kit is connected to the phone, you
can end calls by pressing the Answer button.
Answering a Call
When an incoming call is detected, the phone rings and
the mobile light flashes.
1. Open your phone.
2. Press D, or
Or press any key except F and C [Busy] when the
“Any Key Answer” fun ction is enabled. Set the Any
Key Answer function in the profile of each mode.
(p. 123)
Tip
• When the handsfree kit is connected to the phone, you
can answer calls by pressing the Answer button.
When the handsfree kit is connected to the phone and
•
the Any Key Answer function is enabled, you can
answer calls by pressing the side-up or side-down key.
• If you have subscribed to the Calling Line
Identification (CLI) service and the caller’s network
sends the numb er, the caller’s number is displayed on
the screen. If the caller’s name and number are
stored in the Contacts List, 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 Contacts List, receiving display
and the picture are displayed alternately.
[Answer] to answer the call.
A
Rejecting an Incoming Call
You can reject a call you do not wish to answer.
1. Press F or press and hold the side-up or side-down
key whilst the phone is ringing.
Letting the Caller Know You are Unavailable
You can send a busy tone to the caller of an incoming
call letting them know that you cannot answer the call.
1. Press C [Busy] whilst the phone is ringing.
Call Functions23
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 to increase the volume
of the call or press the side-down key or b to
decrease the volume.
Five levels (level 1 to 5) are selectable.
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 A [Options] to display the
Options menu.
24Call Functions
2. Press a or b to highlight “Hold”, then press
or A [Select] to select.
The current call is put on hold.
To retrieve a call, press A [Options] and press a
or b to highlight “Retrieve”, then press or A
[Select] to select.
3. 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 A [Options] and press a or b
to select “Hold & Answer”, then press or A
[Select] to answer the second call.
The first call is put on hold and you can now talk to
the second caller.
2. Press A [Options] and press a or b to highlight
“Swap Calls”, then press or A [Select] to
switch between the two calls.
3. Press A [Options] and press a or b to highlight
“Release Call”, then press or A [Select] 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. 141).
• 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 C
[Busy], or press A [Options], then press a or b to
highlight “Busy” or “Reject”, then press or A
[Select] 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 A[Options] and press a or b
to highlight “Text”, then press or A [Select] to
select.
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 “Text (SMS)” on page 65.
Call Functions25
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. Press A [Options] to display the Options menu.
2. Press a or b to highlight “Multiparty”, then press
or A [Select] to select.
3. Press a or b to highlight “Conference All”, then
press to join the conference call.
4. 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
3:
• To put all participants on hold, select “Conference
Hold All”.
• To put all participants except the current call on
hold, select “Private”.
• To end the call with all participants, select
“Release All”.
26Call Functions
• 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”.
To Add New Participants to the Conference Call
1. Press A [Options] to display the Options menu.
2. Press a or b to highlight “Dial”, then press or
A [Select] to select.
3. Enter the number you wish to include in the
conference call.
4. Press D to dial.
5. Press A [Options] to display the Options menu.
6. Press a or b to highlight “Multiparty”, then press
or A [Select] to select.
7. Press a or b to highlight “Conference All”, then
press to join the conference call.
If you wish to add other participants, repeat steps 1
to 7.
To End the Call with a Conference Call Participant
1. During a conference call, press a or b to highlight
the person that you wish to disconnect from the
conference call.
2. Press A [Options] to display the Options menu.
3. Press a or b to highlight “Release Call”, then
press or A [Select] to select.
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 the conference call, press a or b to
highlight the person that you wish to talk to.
2. Press A [Options] to display the Options menu.
3. Press a or b to highlight “Multiparty”, then press
or A [Select] to select.
4. Press a or b to highlight “Private”, then press
to select.
5. Once you have finished the private conversation,
press A [Options] and highlight “Multiparty”,
then press or A [Select] to select.
6. Press a or b to highlight “Conference All”, then
press to return to the conference call.
Call Functions27
Muting the Dial Tone (DTMF Tone)
1. During a call, press A [Options] and press a or b
to highlight “DTMF Tones Off”, then press or
A [Select].
To unmute the dial tone, highlight “DTMF Tones
On” in step 1.
Muting the Microphone
1. During a call, press C [Mute] to mute the
microphone.
To unmute the microphone, press C [Unmute].
28Call Functions
Entering Characters
When entering characters to create Contacts List
entries, text messages or multimedia messages, 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.