Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Ltd, declares
that this GX-F200 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 GXF200.
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.
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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.
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on the screen. Please note that this will not have any
impact on any of the features or performance.
Copyright
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Introduction1
Powered by JBlend™ Copyright 19972004 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
®
/Micro3D Edition™
2Introduction
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.
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
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.
• The mobile light with large number of uses: auxiliary
light for the camera, battery charge notification,
incoming call indicator, and makeshift torch.
• 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.
• An infrared interface for data communication. 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.
Please check the following carefully. Your phone
should come complete with:
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• AC charger
•CD-ROM
•User guide
•Warranty card
• SHARP mobile handsets Service Points addresses
Optional Accessories
• Li-ion spare battery (XN-1BT30)
• Cigarette lighter charger (XN-1CL30)
• USB data cable (XN-1DC30)
• AC charger (XN-1QC31)
• Personal handsfree kit (XN-1ER20)
The above accessories may not be available in all
regions.
For details, please contact your dealer.
Your Phone7
Getting Started
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8Getting Started
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1. Earpiece
2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys):
abcdMoves cursor to select
menu items, etc.
Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Phonebook
entries in stand-by mode.
These keys are described as
ab 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
Abottom left of the screen.
4. Send Key:Makes or accepts calls,
Dviews the call logs in stand-
by mode.
5. Centre Key:Displays Main menu in
stand-by mode and executes
functions.
6. Voicemail Key:Long press this key to
Gconnect to Voicemail
centre automatically.
(Depends on the SIM card.)
7. * /Shift Key:Switches input method,
Pe.g.: Abc, ABC, 123 and
abc.
8. Main Display
9. Right Soft Key:Executes the function at the
Cbottom right of the screen.
Used to access Homepage
by opening the browser in
stand-by mode.
10.End/Power Key:Ends a call, turns power on/
Foff.
11.Camera Key:Starts the digital camera in
Estand-by mode.
12.Keypad
13.#/Flash Light Key: In stand-by mode, long
Rpress 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
multi-tap and T9 mode.
Press , then R during
stand-by to activate Voice
Recorder.
Getting Started9
In camera mode, press this
key to turn on/off the Flash
Light.
14.Microphone
15.Self-Portrait Mirror: For taking a self-portrait.
16.Camera
17.Speaker
18.Mobile Light:Used as 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.Handsfree Kit Connector
21.External Connector:
Used to connect either the
charger or USB data cable.
22.RF Connector
23.Battery Cover
24.Built-in Aerial: Warning: Do not cover the
hinge area of the phone
with your hand when in use
as this may interfere with
10Getting Started
the performance of the
built-in aerial.
25.Side-Up/Side-Down Keys:
VWMoves cursor to select
menu items, adjusts
earpiece volume, etc. Long
press this key to turn the
mobile light on or off in
stand-by mode.
26.Infrared Port:Sends and receives data via
infrared.
Inserting the SIM Card and the
Battery
1. Slide off the battery cover ().
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
1
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 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 ().
1
3. Hold down gently whilst sliding the SIM card
out of the SIM holder .
2
2. Pick up the battery using the protruding edge and
remove the battery from the phone.
12Getting Started
1
2
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.
Mobile light
The mobile light turns white when the battery needs
to charge.
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 may vary depending on the state of the
battery and other conditions (See “Battery” on
page 119).
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 and the mobile
light turns off. 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 119 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 Started13
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 IndicatorsCharge Level
Sufficiently charged
Partially charged
Charging recommended
Charging required
Empty
14Getting 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 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 110.
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 Phonebook entries
on the SIM card. Follow the on-screen instructions, or
you can do it later using the Phonebook menu as
follows:
“Call Manager”
“Advanced” → “Copy All Entries” → “From SIM to
Handset”
→
“Phonebook” → [Options] →
Getting Started15
Display Indicators (Main Display)
Left soft
key
Centre key/Navigation keys
16Getting Started
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
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] →
Navigating Functions19
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 most countries, with or
without a SIM card inserted, if a GSM network is
within range.
20Call Functions
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 38.
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
Numbers”, “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
→
“Call Settings” → “Auto Redial”
function is interrupted.
• Automatic redialling is not available for fax and data
calls.
Answering a Call
When an incoming call is detected, the phone rings and
the mobile light flashes.
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. 91).
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.
Call Functions21
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.
22Call Functions
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. 99).
• 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 54.
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.
Call Functions23
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”.
• 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”.
24Call Functions
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].
Call Functions25
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.