Declaration of ConformityHereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Limited, declares that this GX33 is in compliance with the essential requirements

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9B. Information on Disposal for Business Users1. In the European UnionIf the product is used for business purposes and you want to

Settings 99• Devices that do not have a user interface have a factory-set passcode (i.e. headsets and car kits - see the device user guide).• If the B

100 SettingsTo Clear a Device Name“Settings” → “Connectivity” → “Bluetooth” → “Handsfree Devices”1. Highlight the device you wish to clear.2. Press [O

Settings 101Note• No authentication is required for the paired devices. • Even if you select “Off”, you may authenticate the passcode when the sender

102 SettingsCustomising Profiles“Settings” → “Profiles”1. Highlight the profile you wish to customise.2. Press [Options] and select “Personalise”.3. S

Settings 103Assigning RingtoneYou can select the ringtone from 23 tones including 5 patterns, 3 alerts, 10 sound effects and 5 melodies. You can also

104 SettingsWarning ToneYour phone emits the warning tone when an error occurs.“Settings” → “Profiles”1. Highlight the profile you wish to customise.2

Settings 105Low Battery AlertAdjust the volume of the alert when the battery becomes low.“Settings” → “Profiles”1. Highlight the profile you wish to c

106 SettingsMultimedia VolumeYou can adjust volume for Video Camera, Voice Recorder, My Items, browser and multimedia messages.“Settings” → “Profiles”

Settings 107Echo CancelThis function is for cancelling irritating echoes, especially when using the handsfree car kit.“Settings” → “Profiles”1. Highli

108 SettingsSetting the DisplayYou can change the settings of the screen.Setting the Main DisplayTo Set the WallpaperFor the standby screen, 3 picture

10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSPRODUCT HANDLINGGeneral Statement on Handling and UseYou alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of

Settings 109To Set Built-in Pictures“Settings” → “Display” → “Main Display” → “Graphics”1. Select the desired situation to set the picture.2. Select “

110 SettingsTo Set the BacklightYou can turn the backlight of the screen on or off when you press the keypad or the optional cigarette lighter charger

Settings 111Note• Display Saving does not work while you are calling, using WAP, or using an application.• To cancel the Display Saving: The display s

112 SettingsTo Divert Calls“Settings” → “Call Settings” → “Diverts”1. Select one of the following options.• “All Calls”: Diverts all voice calls witho

Settings 113Showing Your Phone NumberThis lets you control whether to show your phone number when calling another party or not.“Settings” → “Call Sett

114 SettingsTo Cancel Settings“Settings” → “Call Settings” → “Restrict Calls”1. Select “Outgoing Calls” or “Incoming Calls”.2. Select “Cancel All”.3.

Settings 115Changing the Network Password“Settings” → “Call Settings” → “Restrict Calls” → “Change Password”1. Enter the old network password.2. Enter

116 SettingsDate & TimeYou need to set the correct time and date in order for your phone’s various time-based functions to work correctly.“Setting

Settings 117Changing the LanguageYou can change the language that the phone uses to display messages.“Settings” → “Language”1. Select the desired lang

118 SettingsTo Add a New Network“Settings” → “Network” → “Select Network” → “Add New Network”If there is no entry, press e and go to step 2.If there i

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 11Normal Use PositionWhen placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone to your ear, with the bottom towards your mouth or as

Settings 119WAP Settings (*: Item to be set as mandatory)“Profile Name”*: WAP profile name (Unique name)“IP Address”*: IP address for WAP“Homepage”: H

120 SettingsEmail Settings (*: Item to be set as mandatory)“Profile Name”*: Email profile name (Unique name)“Email Address”*: Email address“Return Add

Settings 121To Edit the WAP/MMS/Email Profile“Settings” → “Network”1. Select from “WAP Settings”, “MMS Settings” or “Email Settings”.2. Highlight the

122 SettingsTo Change PIN CodeThis allows you to change the PIN code stored on the SIM card. Before you change the PIN code, select “On” in step 1 in

Connecting GX33 to Your PC 123Connecting GX33 to Your PCYou can use the following functions by connecting the GX33 to your PC using an USB port* or Bl

124 Connecting GX33 to Your PC3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.4. Select the modem driver from the on-screen instructions

Connecting GX33 to Your PC 125APN (Access Point Name)Post-paidAPN (Access Point Name) Pre-paidUser Name PasswordSFR (France) wapsfr wapsfrSwisscom (Sw

126 Connecting GX33 to Your PCHandset ManagerYou can transmit the following items between your phone and your PC, and can use Contacts List entries on

Troubleshooting 127•During installation, the on-screen instructions ask you to select an interface. Select Bluetooth as an interface.4. Turn on the PC

128 TroubleshootingPhone functions do not work after the phone is turned on.• Check the radio signal strength indicator as you may be outside the serv

12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSELECTRICAL SAFETYAccessories• Use your phone only with batteries, chargers and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. The m

Troubleshooting 129Limited memory available.• Delete any unnecessary data.Call is terminated unexpectedly.• Magnetised objects such as health necklace

130 IndexIndexAAccessories 21Alarms 91BBattery 25Bluetooth 98, 100Bluetooth wireless function 98Bluetooth wireless settings 100CCalculator 92Calendar

Index 131Storing the Email Address of a Sender in a Contacts List 72Emergency calls 33HHandset code 122Handset Lock 122IInput languages 39Input method

132 IndexExtracting phone numbers 69Reading 69Setting up 70Text Templates 86Troubleshooting 127VVideo clip file 83Vodafone live! 74Voice mail key 23Vo

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 13PacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15 cm be maintained between a mobile phone and a pacemak

14 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTSPetrol Stations and Explosive Atmospheres• In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all po

CONDITIONS OF USE 15CONDITIONS OF USEBattery• Network configuration and phone usage will affect talk-time and standby time. Using the games or camera

16 Table of ContentsTable of ContentsIntroduction ... 1Useful Functions and Services ...

Table of Contents 17Finding a Name and Number ... 45Dialling from the Contacts List ... 46Editing Contacts List Entrie

18 Table of ContentsAlarms ... 91Calculator ... 92V

Introduction 1IntroductionCongratulations and thank you for choosing the GX33.About This User GuideThis User Guide is carefully designed to help you l

List of Menu Functions 19List of Menu FunctionsGX33 functions are listed below. See relevant page for details of each function. The menu’s correspondi

20 List of Menu FunctionsNote for the menu references for the Postcard and Media Album services• The menu references for the Postcard and Media Album

Your Phone 21Your PhonePlease check the following carefully. Your phone should come complete with:• GSM 900/1800/1900 GPRS phone• Rechargeable Li-ion

22 Getting StartedGetting Started2345891013167121114151618172019

Getting Started 231. Earpiece/Speaker2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): Moves cursor to select menu items, etc.Up/Down arrow keys:a bDisplays Contacts L

24 Getting Started12.#/Silent Key:RSwitches symbol screens.Press and hold this key on the text entry screen to display the language options screen.Pre

Getting Started 25Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery1. Slide off the battery cover ( ).2. Slide the SIM card into the SIM holder.3. Hold the batte

26 Getting StartedRemoving the SIM Card and the Battery1. Make sure to turn off your phone and disconnect the charger and other accessories. Slide off

Getting Started 27Charging the BatteryYou must charge the battery for at least 2 hours before using your phone for the first time.Using the Charger1.

28 Getting StartedTo Charge Using the Cigarette Lighter ChargerThe optional Cigarette Lighter Charger supplies power for charging from the cigarette l

2 IntroductionThis product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) e

Getting Started 29To Enter the PIN CodeIf the PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is enabled you are asked to enter the PIN code each time the p

30 Getting StartedStatus Indicators1. / : Strength of received signal/Service out of range//:GPRS within range and enabled/Roaming outside network/GPR

Getting Started 3118. : Battery level19. : Daily alarm enabled20. / : Schedule entry enabled [with/without a reminder alarm]21. : Outbox contains unse

32 Navigating FunctionsNavigating FunctionsAll applications are accessed from the Main menu. To open the Main menu, press the centre key (e) during st

Call Functions 33Call FunctionsMaking a Call1. Enter the area code and the phone number you wish to dial and press D to dial.If you enter the wrong nu

34 Call FunctionsRediallingYou can redial numbers in the call log. Select from specific categories or “All Calls”. Specific category contains up to 10

Call Functions 35Rejecting an Incoming Call1. Press F or press and hold the side-up or side-down key while the phone is ringing to reject a call you d

36 Call FunctionsPutting a Call on HoldThis function allows you to manage two calls at the same time. If you wish to make another call while you are t

Call Functions 37Accessing SMS Menu During a Call1. During a call, press [Options] and select “Text”.The following options are available: “Create Mess

38 Call FunctionsTo Add New Participants to the Conference Call1. Press [Options] and select “Dial”.2. Enter the number you wish to include in the con

Introduction 3Useful Functions and ServicesYour phone offers you the following features:• A built-in digital camera for taking pictures and video clip

Entering Characters 39Entering CharactersWhen entering characters to create Contacts List entries, text messages or multimedia messages, etc., press t

40 Entering CharactersChanging the Input MethodT9 Text InputT9 text input method is a shortcut to enter text easily and quickly.1. On the text entry s

Entering Characters 41To edit a word in the list1. On the text entry screen in T9 mode, press [Options].2. Select “My Dictionary”.If “My Dictionary” i

42 Using the MenuUsing the MenuAccessing Applications1. Press e during standby.The Main menu is displayed.2. Navigate to required location.3. Press e

Contacts 43ContactsContacts ListYou can store the phone numbers and Email addresses of your friends, family and colleagues in the Contacts List.Depend

44 ContactsChanging the Name Order“Contacts” → “Contacts List” → [Options] → “Advanced” → “Name Order”1. Select from “First - Last name” or “Last - Fi

Contacts 45Copying Contacts List Entries between SIM Card and Handset“Contacts” → “Contacts List” → [Options] → “Advanced” → “Copy All Entries”1. Sele

46 ContactsDialling from the Contacts List“Contacts” → “Contacts List”1. Highlight the desired entry and press D.Tip• If more than one phone number is

Contacts 47Note• This menu is available when the Contacts location is set to “Handset Memory”.Tip• Press [Options] and select “Current Only” to view o

48 ContactsAssigning a Ringtone to Each Contacts List EntryA specified ringtone or vibration setting can be associated to a pre-registered entry.“Cont

4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONSYour phone conforms to international regulations in so far as it is used under normal conditions and in accordan

Contacts 49Sending a Contacts List Entry“Contacts” → “Contacts List”1. Highlight the desired entry.2. Press [Options] and select “Send Contact”.3. Sel

50 ContactsRegistering Your Information as a Contacts List EntryYou can store your information in the Contacts List.“Contacts” → “Contacts List” → “My

Contacts 51Call LogThe phone will record the last 10 missed calls, received calls and dialled numbers.Viewing Call Log“Contacts” → “Call Log”1. Press

52 ContactsSpeed Dial ListYou can view and perform other operations for phone numbers registered in the Speed Dial List.“Contacts” → “Speed Dial List”

Contacts 53Call CostsThis function lets you check the charges for your calls. Some networks do not support Charging Advice. Please check with your ser

54 CameraCameraYour phone has an integrated digital camera.This allows you to take and send pictures or video clips wherever you are.Take PicturePut t

Camera 55Using the Zoom FunctionPress c or d to change the zooming ratio.Zooming ratio indicators : Magnification.Note• When “Picture Size” is set t

56 CameraAdjusting the Brightness of the Picture According to Lighting ConditionsPress a or b to adjust the brightness of the picture.Picture brightne

Camera 57Continuous ShootFour pictures are taken in succession. Auto Shoot and Manual Shoot are available.Continuous Shoot indicators“Camera” → “Take

58 CameraSelecting the Shutter SoundYou can select the shutter sound from 3 preset patterns.“Camera” → “Take Picture” → [Options] → “Shutter Sound”1.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5RADIOFREQUENCY (RF) EXPOSUREGeneral Statement on RF EnergyYour phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it rece

Camera 59Using the Zoom FunctionPress c or d to change the zooming ratio.Zooming ratio indicators : Magnification.Selecting the Recording Size ModeY

60 CameraIn the Case of No Available MemoryWhen the number of video clips that can be recorded becomes 3 or less, the remaining sets indicator in the

Camera 61Using the Timer (Delay Timer)To Record a Video Clip with the Timer“Camera” → “Record Video” → [Options] → “Delay Timer”1. Select “On” or “Off

62 MessagesMessagesYour phone allows you to send and receive text or multimedia as well as receive WAP alerts.Multimedia (MMS)About Multimedia Messagi

Messages 63Tip• To save the message without sending, select “Save to Drafts” instead in step 3.• To enter the subject, select “Subject” in step 3 and

64 Messages• If you wish to add a slide to a single slide, press [Options] and select “Add Slide”. If you wish to perform slide operations for multipl

Messages 65Reading MMSMessages you receive are stored in the Inbox.Incoming MessagesThe MMS indicator ( ) will appear when you are receiving an incomi

66 MessagesSetting Up MMSA → “Multimedia” → “Settings”1. Select the item you wish to set up.•Roam. Download (Immediate, Deferred):Controls MMS downloa

Messages 67Sending a Picture File with PostcardYour phone allows you to send multimedia messages to a Vodafone specific Postcard service centre that p

68 MessagesState/Province (optional):State, province, and region up to 50 charactersCountry (optional):Country up to 20 characters•The items displayed

6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSLimiting Exposure to Radiofrequency (RF) FieldsFor individuals concerned about limiting their exposure to RF fields, the World Hea

Messages 69Creating and Sending a New SMSA → “Text” → “Create Message”1. Enter your message.To use the text template, move the cursor to the point you

70 Messages2. Press [Options] and select “Extract Numbers”.Telephone numbers embedded in the message are displayed.3. Highlight the phone number.4. Pr

Messages 71EmailAbout Email MessagingThe Email service allows you to send and receive Email messages. Email messages of up to 2000 characters can be s

72 MessagesReading an Email MessageIncoming MessagesThe Email indicator ( ) will appear when there are unread messages.A → “Email” → “Inbox”1. Select

Messages 73Cell BroadcastsYou can receive Cell Broadcast messages or general messages such as weather forecasts and traffic reports. This information

74 Vodafone live!Vodafone live!Your phone is already configured to access Vodafone live! and the mobile Internet*.Vodafone live! is a new mobile Inter

Vodafone live! 75Navigating a WAP Page• a b c d:Move the highlights around in the screen.• e: Executes the option displayed in the lower centre of the

76 Vodafone live!• Reload page:Refreshes the contents of the WAP page.• Advanced...:• Show URL:Displays the URL of the site you are currently browsing

Vodafone live! 77BookmarksWhen you are browsing, press [Options] and select the appropriate option.To Add a Bookmark1. Select “Add bookmark”.To Access

78 My ItemsMy ItemsMy Items contains several types of picture, sound and video clip data. Also included in My Items are Text Templates and recently vi

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The

My Items 79Note• The size of pictures that you can retouch is 52 dots [W] × 52 dots [H] minimum.• The size of pictures that you can add stamps to is 4

80 My ItemsUploading Picture FilesYou can upload your pictures to the Media Album.Note• This service is not available with some service providers. Ple

My Items 81Downloading ApplicationsConfirmation ScreenBefore downloading the application you are asked to confirm what you are about to receive.After

82 My ItemsPlaying Back Sound Files“My Items” → “Sounds” → “Saved Sounds”1. Select the file you wish to play back.To stop playback, press e.Note• The

My Items 83Uploading Sound FilesYou can upload your sounds to the Media Album.Note• This service is not available with some service providers. Please

84 My ItemsSending a Video Clip File with MMS“My Items” → “Videos” → “Saved Videos”1. Highlight the file you wish to send.2. Press [Options] and selec

My Items 85Sending My Items DataChoose the appropriate menu. See page 98 (Connectivity) for further information on Bluetooth wireless technology.“My I

86 My ItemsText TemplatesYou can register up to 20 text templates for use in text messages and multimedia messages.120 characters may be registered in

Games & More 87Games & MoreApplicationsThe list of Java™ applications is displayed.Downloaded applications are displayed in order starting fro

88 Games & MoreTo Reset PermissionsYou can reset all permissions you made.“Games & More” → “Applications”1. Highlight the desired Java™ applic

8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSINFORMATION ON PROPER DISPOSALA. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)1. In the European UnionAttention: If you w

Games & More 89SettingsCalls & AlarmsYou can set the priority of incoming calls and alarms while an application is operating.“Games & More

90 Games & MoreTo Set the Blinking OperationThis setting enables the backlight to be controlled by the application. If set to “Off”, the backlight

Applications 91ApplicationsSIM ApplicationYou can refer to the information on the SIM. Contact your service provider for further details.AlarmsSetting

92 ApplicationsEditing the Alarm Setting“Applications” → “Alarms”1. Select the desired setting and edit it.Resetting an Alarm Setting“Applications” →

Applications 93Rate ConversionYou can also use the calculator as a currency calculator to convert from/to a home currency using a conversion rate that

94 Applications• The volume varies depending on the Multimedia Volume settings (p. 106). The sound is deactivated when “Multimedia Volume” is set to “

Calendar 95CalendarThe calendar allows you to easily schedule appointments.These entries can also be sent via Bluetooth wireless technology to a PC to

96 CalendarEditing the Reminder Tone“Calendar”1. Select the day including schedule entries the reminder tone of which you wish to edit.2. Highlight th

Calendar 97Receiving a Schedule EntryWhen the phone receives a schedule entry, a confirmation message appears.1. Press [Yes].The received entry is reg

98 SettingsSettingsConnectivityBy configuring the settings in this menu, you can connect to Bluetooth wireless technology enabled phones, as well as P