Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Limited, declares that this 550SH 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:...
Introduction • Screen layout may differ from that illustrated in this user guide. Congratulations on your new 3G/UMTS 550SH phone. The information described in this user guide is subject to change without notice. About This User Guide This user guide is carefully designed to help you learn •...
Useful Functions and Services This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of Your phone offers you the following features: a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the • Video calls. You can talk while viewing each other on respective MPEG-4 Video Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decode screens.
Contents Introduction ..........1 Answering a Video Call ......27 In Call Menu (Video Call) ......27 Your Phone ..........7 Entering Characters ........30 Optional Accessories ........7 Changing the Input Language ....31 Getting Started ..........8 Changing the Input Mode ......31 Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery ..
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Dialling from the Contacts List ....36 Functions in the Video Camera Mode ..50 Editing Contacts List Entries ..... 37 Messaging ..........51 Assigning a Ringtone or a Ring Video Clip SMS ............51 to Each Entry ..........37 MMS ............51 Registering Birthday Item to Calendar ..38 Email ............51 Deleting Contacts List Entries ....
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Settings ............87 Data Counter ..........139 Mobile TV ..........89 Call Costs ..........139 Connecting 550SH to Your PC ....141 Streaming ..........89 Videos ............90 System Requirements ......141 Calendar ............. 93 3G/GSM Modem ........141 Organiser & Tools ........98 Handset Manager ........
Your Phone Please check the following carefully. Your phone should come complete with: • 3G (UMTS)/GSM 900/1800/1900 GPRS phone • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery • AC Charger • Stereo Hands-free Kit • CD-ROM • microSD™ Memory Card* • User Guide • Quick Start Guide* * This item is not provided in some areas.
Getting Started 1. Earpiece Left arrow key: Displays the “Create 2. Navigation Keys (Arrow Keys): Message” screen in Moves cursor to highlight a standby. menu item, etc.* c indicates in this manual this key. Up/Down arrow keys: Displays Contacts List entries in standby.
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3. Centre Key: 8. * /Shift Key: Displays Main menu in Switches character case standby, and executes between four modes: Abc, functions. ABC, 123 and abc on the text entry screen. 4. Left Soft Key: Executes the function in the Press to enter P, ?, –...
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14.Keypad 19.Built-in Aerial: Warning: Do not cover the top of the phone with your 15.#/Silent Key: Displays symbol screen on hand when in use as this the text entry screen. may interfere with the Press and hold to switch performance of the built-in languages on the text entry aerial.
Inserting the SIM Card and the Hold the battery so that the metal contacts of the battery are facing down, slide the guides on the top Battery of the battery into the battery slots , and then Slide off the battery cover ( insert it Replace the battery cover.
Removing the SIM Card and the Battery Disposal The device is battery-powered. In order to protect the Battery environment, please read the following points Ensure that the phone is turned off and that the concerning battery disposal: charger and other accessories are disconnected. •...
Charging the Battery To Disconnect the Charger When charging is complete, the battery indicator icon You must charge the battery for at least 160 minutes displays the full charge status. before using your phone for the first time. Unplug the charger from the AC outlet, then unplug Using the Charger the charger connector from the phone.
Inserting/Removing the Memory Card Battery Level Indicator The current battery level is displayed in the upper right Note of the display. • Do not push or pull on the card holder excessively as Low Battery during Use it could break. The holder is thin and particularly When the battery is running low, an alarm will sound fragile.
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To Remove the Memory Card Slide the card holder as shown below in (OPEN ) and insert the memory card as shown in Turn off the phone. Slide off the battery cover. Lift the battery using the protruding edge and remove the battery from the phone.
Connecting the Stereo Handsfree Turning Your Phone On and Off To turn the power on or off, press and hold F for Open and rotate the handsfree connector cover approximately 2 seconds. halfway around. To Enter the PIN Code Connect the Stereo Handsfree. If the PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is enabled you are asked to enter the PIN code each time the phone is switched on.
To Copy All Contacts List Entries 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.
Display Indicators Connection to the server [established/ communicating] Indicator area Voice call [incoming/in progress] : Video call communication mode enabled [voice/video/voice and video] : Alerts [text message and multimedia message/Email/Instant messenger] : Mailbox full (SIM card only/handset only/both SIM card and handset) Logging in the Instant messenger “Voice Calls”...
Navigating Functions All applications are accessed from the Main menu. To open the Main menu, press the centre key B in standby. To launch applications, you will need to highlight menu items, and make selections. To select a menu item (indicated in quotation marks), move the cursor using a, b, c and d, and press B to select.
Voice Call/Video Call International Calls Press and hold Q until a + (international dialling Functions prefix) sign is displayed. Making a Voice Call Enter the country code, followed by the area code (without the leading zero) and the phone number, Enter the area code and the phone number you wish and press D to dial.
Speed Dialling Highlight the phone number you wish to call. Up to 8 phone numbers from the Contacts List memory Press D to redial a voice call or S to redial a (Handset and SIM) can be assigned to speed dials. You video call.
Rejecting an Incoming Call Turning the Speaker On and Off You can talk via the loudspeaker on the phone when it Press F while the phone is ringing to reject a call is on. you do not wish to answer. During a call, press [Options] and select Letting the Caller Know You are Unavailable “Loudspeaker On”.
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Accessing SMS/MMS Menu during a Call Conference Call Conference call is a call with more than 2 participants. During a call, press [Options] and select You may include up to 5 participants in a conference “Messaging”. call. The following options are available: “Create To Make a Conference Call Message”...
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To Add New Participants to the Conference Call To Have a Private Conversation with One of the Participants Press [Options] and select “Dial New Number”. If you wish to have a private conversation with one of Enter the number you wish to include in the the participants, you may select the participant from the conference call and press D to dial.
Making a Video Call Status Indicators 1. Sub screen for your image Note 2. Elapsed time • Video calls can only be made and received if both parties have 3G capable phones and 3G coverage. 3. Main screen for the calling party’s screen See “Display Indicators”...
Answering a Video Call In Call Menu (Video Call) When an incoming call is detected, the phone rings. Muting the Microphone Press D to answer the call with video or press During a video call, press [Mute]. [Options] and select “Hide Picture” to answer with To use the microphone again, press [Unmute].
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Video Call Settings “Alternative Image”: The camera is turned off and the image selected in To Adjust the Quality of the Incoming or Outgoing “Alternative Image” of Image “Video Call Settings” is You can adjust the quality of the called party’s or used.
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To Turn the Backlight On or Off Mirror Image You can turn on the backlight of your screen. During a video call, you can reverse your image on the sub screen. During a video call, press [Options] and select During a video call, press [Options] and select “Video Call Settings”.
Entering Characters Lower Case Upper Case Numeric Characters Characters When entering characters to create Contacts List PQRS7 pqrs7 entries, text messages or multimedia messages, etc., press the corresponding keys. TUV8 tuv8 In multi-tap input method, press each key until the desired character is displayed.
Changing the Input Language Note • If the correct word is not shown in step 5, enter the On the text entry screen, press [Options] and select correct word again after switching to the multi-tap “Input Language”. input method. Select the desired language. •...
My Dictionary Copying, Cutting and Pasting Text You can create your own word list for T9 text input. On the text entry screen, press [Options] and select “Advanced”. On the text entry screen in T9 mode, press [Options] and select “My Dictionary”. Select “Copy”...
Using the Menu Shortcut Keys You can access menus by pressing B and digit keys for the corresponding number on the Main menu. For Main Menu numbers 10 to 12, press B and P (10), Q (11) or R (12). See “List of Menu Functions” on page 158. Shortcuts are listed in the headings of this user guide.
Contacts List (M 8-1) Tone/Video for (file name) Voice Call You can store the phone numbers and Email addresses Tone/Video for (file name) of your friends, family and colleagues in the Contacts Video Call List. Tone/Video for (file name) Your phone can store up to 500 entries. In a Contacts New Message List, you can save the following items: Secret...
Selecting the Storage Memory Select “Incoming Call” or “Outgoing Call”. (M 8-8-3) Select “On” or “Off”. → → “Contacts” “Settings” “Save New Contact to” Add New Contact Select from “Handset”, “SIM” or “Choose before You can choose either the phone or SIM card memory Saving”.
Viewing My Contact Details Finding a Name (M 8-5) You can register and edit your own contact as with → “Contacts” “Contacts List” other Contacts List entries. Enter the first few letters of the name. → “Contacts” “My Contact Details” Search results are displayed in alphabetical order.
Editing Contacts List Entries Assigning a Ringtone or a Ring Video Clip to Each Entry → “Contacts” “Contacts List” → Highlight the entry you wish to edit. “Contacts” “Contacts List” Highlight the desired entry. Press [Options] and select “Edit”. Press [Options] and select “Edit”. Modify the information.
Registering Birthday Item to Deleting Contacts List Entries Calendar Deleting All Contact Entries (M 8-9-3) A birthday entered in a contacts list entry can be → → “Contacts” “Manage Contacts” “Delete All registered to the calendar. Entries” → “Contacts” “Contacts List” Select from “Handset Entries”, “SIM Entries”...
Contact Groups (M 8-6) Select “Assign Tone” or “Assign Video”. When selecting “Assign Video”, go to step 6. You can create a mailing list to send the same message to a group of recipients at once. Up to 5 groups can be Select “Preset Sounds”...
Speed Dial List • If you modify the entry assigned in the group, you You can set a maximum of 8 phone numbers in the need to re-assign it to the group. Highlight the entry, Speed Dial list (p. 22). press [Options], then select “Re-assign Entry”...
Sending a Contacts List Entry Sending a Voice Clip Message or Video Clip Message Using an → “Contacts” “Contacts List” Address from the Contacts List Highlight the desired entry. → Press [Options] and select “Send Contact”. “Contacts” “Contacts List” Select the desired entry including the phone number Select “As Message”...
Synchronising Contacts List Entries Backing up the Contacts List (M 8-7-2) with those on the Internet (M 8-7) Select “Backup” to save your Contacts List to the Internet server. The data synchronisation functions are a network service which allow you to manage your Contacts List This will overwrite any contacts data stored on the from the phone and also via the Internet.
Dialling a Service Phone Number Synchronisation Settings (M 8-7-5) → → (M 8-10) “Contacts” “Synchronise” “Sync Settings” Select the desired account or “Create New” to enter Certain SIM cards contain service phone numbers that the following settings. can be dialled. Contact your SIM card vendor for more information.
Camera (M 4) Note • When the video camera is launched, press [Options] Your phone has a built-in digital camera that allows you and select “Go to Photo Camera”, or press c. to take pictures and record video clips wherever you •...
Recording Video Clips Common Functions in the Photo and Video Camera Modes You can record a video clip with your phone. “Camera” Using the Digital Zoom Function The preview is displayed on the screen. To Adjust the Zooming Ratio Press B. Press a or b.
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Using the Self-Timer Selecting the Picture or Video Quality Select the appropriate option. Select the appropriate option. → → → → → “Camera” [Options] “Modes” “Self-timer” “Camera” [Options] “Picture Quality” (Photo Camera Mode) → → “Camera” [Options] “Video Quality” → →...
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Auto Save Common Shortcut Keys You can set the phone to save pictures and video clips If multiple options exist, they switch each time you automatically. press each following key. → → → “Camera” [Options] “Settings” “Auto Save” Photo Camera Video Camera Select “On”...
Functions in the Photo Camera Mode “4 Pictures”/“9 Pictures” ( Takes 4 or 9 pictures Selecting the Picture Size continuously. You can select the size of pictures. All taken pictures After selecting this mode, are saved in the JPEG format. select from “Fast”, →...
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Selecting a Frame Selecting the Shutter Sound You can select the frame from preset patterns or My → → → “Camera” [Options] “Settings” “Shutter Pictures. Sound” → → → “Camera” [Options] “Modes” “Add Frame” Select the desired shutter sound from 3 preset Select “Preset Frames”...
Functions in the Video Camera Mode Selecting the Picture Size You can select the size of pictures. Selecting the Recording Time → → “Camera” [Options] “Picture Size” → → “Camera” [Options] “Record Time” Select “Large(QCIF)” or “Small(SubQCIF)”. Select “For Message” or “Extended Video”. Recording Video Clips with the Sound For Message ( Limits the size to send a...
Messaging (M 5) Your phone allows you to send and receive text, multimedia and Email. It is compatible with most POP3 Email providers. SMS allows you to send text messages up to 765 characters long. If you send a message of more than 160 characters, it is split into several segments.
Creating a New Message (M 5-1) Place the cursor in the message field. Enter the message. (SMS/MMS) → → “Messaging” “Create Message” “Message” Highlight “Send” in the lower left of the screen. (Email) Press B and select “Send Message”. → →...
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To Add a Slide Show Select the desired file. In step 4 in “Creating a New Message” on page 52, If you wish to take new pictures, record sounds or video clips, select “Take Picture”, “Record Voice” press [Options] and select “Add Slide”. or “Record Video”.
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To Attach a Contacts List Entry Using the Sending Options You can use the message sending options for each type In step 6 in “Creating a New Message” on page 52, of message. highlight the “Others” indicator in the lower right of Highlight “Send”...
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Sending a Message in the Drafts Box (M 5-3) Note • The current message size displayed while you are → “Messaging” “Drafts” creating the message is an approximation. Select the desired tab, SMS/MMS or Email. • If a message cannot be sent for some reason, the Press [Options] and select “Edit &...
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Reading a Message Downloading a Single MMS Messages you receive are saved in the Inbox. → “Messaging” “Inbox” → “Messaging” “Inbox” Highlight the message alert ( ) you wish to Select the desired tab, SMS/MMS or Email. download. Select the message you wish to view. Press [Options] and select “Download”.
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Replying to a Message or to All Addresses Sorting the Messages in the List → → “Messaging” “Inbox” “Messaging” “Inbox” Highlight the message the sender of which you wish Press [Options] and select “Advanced”. to reply to. Select “Sort”. Press [Options] and select “Reply” or “Reply All”. Select the desired sort option.
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Sending a Picture File with Postcard (M 5-1-4) Enter or select the recipient. Your phone allows you to send multimedia messages to See the note below for details. a Vodafone specific Postcard service centre that prints • “Name” (mandatory): the picture and mails it to the recipient’s home address Name of the recipient for a postcard up to 50 specified in the MMS message.
Vodafone Messenger (M 5-6) Note • The items “Name”, “Street & Number” and “City” With Vodafone Messenger you can stay in touch and are necessary to complete sending Postcards. have fun with friends through instant text messaging. • The items displayed differ according to the service. You will know when your friends are available to chat Please contact your service provider for more and that they immediately receive your instant...
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1st Sign in Starting a Conversation → → “Messaging” “Vodafone Messenger” “Messaging” “Vodafone Messenger” Enter your screen name and press B. Display the Online Contacts tab or the Group Conversations tab by c/d. Your phone is connected to Instant messenger server.
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Adding a Group of Contacts • You can move the cursor by a/b. → “Messaging” “Vodafone Messenger” When the cursor is at the top of the lower window, a Display the Group Conversations tab by c/d. moves control to the upper window then a/ b scrolls Press [Options] and select “Add New Group”.
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Reading a Message Reading a Saved Conversation → → “Messaging” “Vodafone Messenger” “Messaging” “Vodafone Messenger” Display the Conversations tab by c/d. Display the Conversations tab by c/d. Select the desired message you wish to read. Press [Options] and select “Saved Conversations”. Select the conversation you wish to read.
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Adding Contacts from the Watchers List Client Settings → → “Messaging” “Vodafone Messenger” “Messaging” “Vodafone Messenger” Press [Options] and select “Settings”. Press [Options] and select “Settings”. Select “Watchers List”. Select one of the following items. The Watchers List opens. “My Status”: Changes your connection status to “Online”...
Messaging Settings (M 5-9) • “Read Report”: Enables or disables Read Report request. General Settings (M 5-9-1) • “Expiry Time”: → → “Messaging” “Messaging Settings” This indicates the number of days and hours for “General Settings” which a message you send may remain Select the item you wish to set up.
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SMS Settings (M 5-9-2) • “Optimisation”: When set “On” (default), double-byte characters → → “Messaging” “Messaging Settings” such as European characters with an accent are “SMS Settings” converted into single-byte characters and sent. Select the item you wish to set up. When “Off”, double-byte characters are sent as •...
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MMS Settings (M 5-9-3) • “Slide Duration”: Sets the duration of the slide. → → “Messaging” “Messaging Settings” “MMS Settings” • “Max Message Size”: Select the item you wish to set up. Sets the maximum message size for sending and disables sending MMS messages exceeding that •...
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Email Settings (M 5-9-4) Messenger Settings (M 5-9-5) With service providers not offering the Instant → → “Messaging” “Messaging Settings” messenger function, the “Messenger Settings” menu is “Email Settings” not displayed. Select the item you wish to set up. → →...
Vodafone live! (M 2) Main Menu → “Vodafone live!” “Vodafone live!” Your phone is already configured to access Vodafone The Vodafone live! service page is displayed. live! and the mobile internet*. → “Vodafone live!” “Enter URL” Vodafone live! is a whole world of information and The URL entry screen is displayed, allowing you to entertainment on your phone.
Navigating a WAP Page Editing Bookmarks (M 2-3) → • a b c d: “Vodafone live!” “Bookmarks” Move the highlights around in the screen. Select the desired URL, and press [Options]. You can edit the list of Bookmarks by the following •...
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Browser Settings (M 2-7) The Browser Options You can use various options of the WAP browser. → “Vodafone live!” “Browser Settings” → [Options] “Font Size”: Sets the size of the browsing font. “Select”: Selects a WAP page. “Scroll Step”: Sets the speed of scrolling. “Home”: Goes to the homepage.
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The Advanced Options → → [Options] “Advanced” “Saved Page”: The saved screenshots are displayed. “Save This Page”: Saves the WAP page as a local file. “Send Page”: Sends the WAP page data. “Details”: Shows detailed information of the WAP page. “Browser Data”: Edits the browser data.
Music (M 3) • “Artists”: The names of all artists are displayed. When an artist is selected, all of his or her albums (M 3-2) Music Player are displayed. Music Player supports MP3, MPEG-4 and 3GPP When an album is selected, all of the sound files format sound files.
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• When you receive a call, playback of the current file • You can control the Music Player by using the is paused, and you can receive the call. After the call following keys: ends, the paused playback resumes automatically in a/ b : Increases or decreases the volume.
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Adding a File to the Playlist You can add files to a playlist by doing the following. → → “Music” “My Music” “All Music” Highlight the file you wish to add to the playlist. Press [Options] and select “Add to Playlist”. The playlists are displayed.
My Items (M 6) Using Images as Wallpaper → “My Items” “Pictures” My Items contains several types of picture, sound and Highlight the file you wish to use as wallpaper. video clip data. Also included in My Items are Press [Options] and select “Set as Wallpaper”. frequently used text message phrases and WAP sites which you can use for downloading.
Editing Pictures Downloading Picture Files → → → “My Items” “Pictures” “My Items” “Pictures” “More Pictures” Highlight the file you wish to edit. The picture file download site is displayed. Press [Options] and select “Picture Editor”. Music & Ringtones (M 6-2) Select the desired option.
Using the Sound Files as a Ringtone Select the file you wish to play back. → “My Items” “Music & Ringtones” To pause playback, press B. To resume, press B again. Highlight the file you wish to use as a ringtone. To stop playback, press [Back].
(M 6-6) Note • If you set your original image as a wallpaper, the You can easily customise the display of 550SH, by screen asking you to choose “Use Current using the theme files. Wallpaper” or “Use Theme Wallpaper” is displayed The theme files that are downloaded from mobile after step 1.
Common Option Menus Sending My Items Data Select the appropriate option. Activating Files with Copyright Protection For Files except Theme Files (DRM) → Some pictures, sound files, video clips and theme files “My Items” “Pictures” → have a digital copy protection program, which is called “My Items”...
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Receiving My Items Data Note • Pictures/Sounds/Video clips protected by copyright When the phone receives My Items data, a confirmation cannot be sent attached to a message, with the message is displayed in standby. exception of Separate Delivery files. Press [Yes]. •...
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To Delete the File Select the desired option. → “Move”: Moves files to another folder. “My Items” “Pictures” → Select the desired folder to move “My Items” “Music & Ringtones” → “My Items” “Videos” “Copy”: Copies files. Select the desired →...
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Uploading My Items Data Select the appropriate option. You can upload your picture, sound or video clip files → → “My Items” “Pictures” [Options] to the Media Album. → → “My Items” “Music & Ringtones” [Options] → “My Items” “Pictures” →...
Games (M 6-3) & Applications Sending Text Templates → (M 6-5) “My Items” “Text Templates” Highlight the text template you wish to send. For details on Vodafone specific applications, see “Games & Applications” on page 84. Press [Options] and select “Send Template”. Text Templates (M 6-7) Memory Status...
Entertainment (M 1) Downloading Applications → → “Entertainment” “Games & Applications” → “Games” “More Games” Games & Applications (M 1-1) → → “Entertainment” “Games & Applications” Using Applications → “Applications” “More Applications” Various kinds of Vodafone specific applications can be Select the desired application.
Executing Applications Select one of the following options: → → “Entertainment” “Games & Applications” “Phone Call”: Sets permission to make voice “Games” or “Applications” calls. Select the title of the application you wish to “Network Access”: Sets permission to access the network.
Viewing Application Information Select one of the following options: You can check the information of Java™ applications. “Session”: The confirmation message is → → not displayed until you exit “Entertainment” “Games & Applications” “Games” or “Applications” the application, while execution of the API of the Highlight the desired Java™...
Settings (M 1-1-3) To Set the Blinking Operation This setting enables the backlight to be controlled by Application Volume the application. If set to “Off”, the backlight cannot be You can set the volume of the application such as the turned on from the application.
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Calls & Alarms Screensavers You can set the priority of incoming calls and alarms You can download screensaver applications for the while an application is operating. standby screen and set the time period for the screensaver to activate. → → “Entertainment”...
Streaming Default Settings (M 1-3) → → “Entertainment” “Games & Applications” You can play back video clip files while downloading → “Settings” “Set to Default” them from the mobile network. Enter your handset code. You can also register the address of the Web site as a For details on the handset code, see “Changing the bookmark.
Videos (M 1-4) Searching a File to Be Played Back → → “Entertainment” “Videos” “My Videos” Playing Back Video Clip Files (M 1-4-3) Select “Handset Memory” or “Memory Card”. → → “Entertainment” “Videos” “My Videos” Select “All Videos” or the desired playlist. Select “Handset Memory”...
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Adding a New Playlist Select from the following: You can create a playlist and register desired files in it. • “Playback Pattern” → → “Entertainment” “Videos” “My Videos” “Normal”: Plays back all files in the selected folder once and Select “Handset Memory” or “Memory Card”. stops playback.
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Downloading Video Clip Files (M 1-4-2) → → “Entertainment” “Videos” “Get New Videos” The video clip file download site is displayed. Playing Back the Video Clip Files To Play Back the Last File (M 1-4-1) → → “Entertainment” “Videos” “Last Played Video” Entertainment...
Calendar (M 11) Creating a New Entry “Calendar” Calendar allows you to easily schedule appointments or Select the desired day to which you want to add an events at any given date or time. event. These entries can also be sent via Bluetooth wireless Select “Add New Entry”.
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To Change the Type of the Reminder Tone or To Enter the Location Video On the New Entry screen, select “Location”. On the New Entry screen, select “Reminder”. Enter the location for the schedule entry. Select “Assign Tone/Video”. To Enter the Description Select “Assign Tone”...
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Viewing a Schedule Entry Weekly view Displays the previous week. “Calendar” Displays the next week. Select the day you wish to view. Displays the monthly view. Select the desired entry. Moves the cursor to today. c/ d : Moves the cursor to left (the previous day) To Search by Date or to right (the next day).
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Deleting Schedule Entries • The selected date/days are also highlighted on the In any view, press [Options] and select “Delete”. calendar on the standby screen. Select the desired option. Note “This Appointment” (daily view): • If the same date is set with both a date colour and Deletes the selected entry.
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Sending a Schedule Entry Viewing the Memory Status “Calendar” In any view, press [Options] and select “Memory Select the day including schedule entries you wish Status”. to send. Highlight the entry you wish to send, press [Options], then select “Send”. Select “As Message”...
Organiser & Tools (M 7) To Change the Type of Alarm Tone or Video Clip File On the Set Alarm screen, select “Assign Tone/ Alarms (M 7-1) Video”. Setting the Alarms Select “Assign Tone” and then select “Preset The alarm function allows you to be alerted at a Sounds”...
Calculator To Change the Vibration of Alarm Tone (M 7-2) On the Set Alarm screen, select “Vibration”. The calculator function performs the 4 arithmetic calculations using up to 12 digits. Select “On”, “Link to Sound” or “Off”. → “Organiser & Tools” “Calculator”...
Voice Recorder (M 7-3) Rate Conversion You can also use the calculator as a currency calculator This allows you to record a voice clip, which can be to convert from/to a home currency using a conversion used to remind you of schedule entries or be sent within rate that you enter.
Stopwatch (M 7-4) Select “As Message” or “To Media Album”. For details on creating a message, see “Creating a You can store 4 lap times when using the stopwatch New Message” on page 52. function. (The Media Album service is not available with →...
Tasks (M 7-5) To Change the Type of Alarm Tone or Video Clip File You can register your schedule as task entries for a given date or time. On the New Entry screen, select “Reminder”. Select “Assign Tone/Video”. Creating a New Entry →...
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Making the Entry Completed or Incomplete Sending a Task Entry → → “Organiser & Tools” “Tasks” “Organiser & Tools” “Tasks” Highlight the desired entry. Highlight the task entry you wish to send. Press B. Press [Options] and select “Send”. On the view screen, press [Options] and select Select “As Message”...
World Clock (M 7-6) Countdown Timer (M 7-7) → “Organiser & Tools” “Countdown Timer” Setting the Time Zone Enter the time to count. → “Organiser & Tools” “World Clock” You can set the time from 1 second to 60 minutes. Press [Edit] and select “Set Time Zone”.
E-Book (M 7-8) Adding a Bookmark You can add up to two bookmarks to each E-Book file. This function allows you to view E-Book files (XMDF → or Text files) stored on a memory card or in the Other “Organiser & Tools” “E-Book”...
Expenses Memo (M 7-9) To Change Amount You can record an expenses memo with predefined or In the total view, select the desired item. edited categories. Press [Options] and select “Change Amount”. Recording in the Expenses Memo (M 7-9-1) Enter the desired amount using the digit keys. →...
Settings (M 12) Phone Settings (Tab 1) (M 12-1) Profiles The settings contain the following four tabs. The ringtone, sound, vibration and light settings can be You can select the desired tab with the c/d key, and customised for each profile according to your after that select the item you wish to customise in the environment.
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Resetting Profile Settings Press a (or d) to increase the ringer volume or → → press b (or c) to decrease the ringer volume and “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Profiles” then press B. Highlight the profile you wish to reset. To select “Increasing Volume”, press a (or d) at Press [Options] and select “Set to Default”.
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Assigning a Ring Video Clip for an Incoming Highlight the ringtone you wish to use. Call To hear the demo play, press [Options] and select You can set a ring video clip for incoming voice and “Play”. video calls. You can set a video clip in Saved Videos as Press [Options] and select “Assign”...
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Message Notification Keypad Tones When receiving messages, your phone will notify you When the keypad tone is set on, you will hear a of their arrival with the ringtone or ring video clip you confirmation tone each time you press any keys. specify.
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Power On/Off Sound Vibration Your phone can be set to emit a sound when it is → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Profiles” switched on or off. Highlight the profile you wish to customise. → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Profiles” Press [Options] and select “Personalise”. Highlight the profile you wish to customise.
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Setting the Display (M 12-2) System Graphics (M 12-2-2) You can change the settings of the display. Pictures can be displayed when turning the power on or off, when receiving an incoming call, or when Setting the Wallpaper (M 12-2-1) operating the alarm.
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To Set My Pictures Themes (M 12-2-3) You can easily customise the display by using the → → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Display” theme files. “System Graphics” Select the desired scene to set the picture to. The theme files downloaded from a WAP site can be used.
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Setting the Font Weight (M 12-2-4) Backlight (M 12-2-6) The backlight will shut off if you do not press the → → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Display” keypad for a certain length of time. You can specify a “Font Settings” desired time to elapse before the backlight shuts off, Select “Thin”, “Normal”, “Bold”...
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Setting the Display Saving (M 12-2-7) Sounds & Alerts (M 12-3) The screen of this phone will automatically turn off You can use this menu to check or edit the current after a given amount of time. You can change the length Profiles settings (except “Any Key Answer”).
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Setting the Time Zone (M 12-4-3) To Set the Calendar Display → → → → → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Date & Time” “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Date & Time” → “Set Time Zone” “Display Date & Time” “Show Calendar” Press c or d to select the home city to set. Select the desired calendar type or “Off”...
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Language Setting (M 12-5) Press [Select] to update the key for the highlighted You can change the language displayed on the phone. item. → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Language” Note Select the desired language. • If you are outside of your network area, the network- related items are not available.
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Enabling/Disabling the PIN Code (M 12-7-2) Enter the new PIN code again. If the PIN code is enabled you are asked to enter the Changing the PIN2 Code (M 12-7-3) PIN code each time the phone is switched on. Your PIN The PIN2 code is used to protect certain functions in the code is registered on the SIM card and you should have phone such as Fixed Dialling Number and call cost...
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Function Lock (M 12-7-5) Showing Secret Data (M 12-7-7) By setting this option on, all the functions of your By setting this option on, the hidden data can be phone will be locked until the correct handset code is displayed. entered.
Connectivity (Tab 2) Master Reset (M 12-8) Resetting Settings from M1 to M12 (M 12-8-1) (M 12-1) Bluetooth → → → “Settings” “Phone Settings” “Master Reset” By configuring the settings in this menu, you can “Reset Settings” connect to Bluetooth wireless technology enabled Enter your handset code.
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To Show or Hide Your Phone (M 12-1-2) • You can save battery power by turning the Bluetooth → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” wireless function off while it is not in use. Turn the “Visibility” Bluetooth wireless function off in “To Turn On or Select the desired visibility settings.
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To Check and Uncheck the Paired Handsfree To Send All Data to Other Devices (M 12-1-5) Devices You can send all the data for applications such as Contacts List, Calendar, Tasks, etc. to selected devices. → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth”...
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Bluetooth Wireless Settings (M 12-1-6) To Switch the Handsfree Settings With this setting you can rename your phone, prevent You can switch modes of the handsfree kit between two other phones from recognising your phone, turn the modes; talking with the handsfree kit or talking with the Bluetooth wireless function off automatically to save phone.
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To See Your Phone Details To Restore a Backup File → → → → → → “Settings” “Connectivity” “Bluetooth” “Settings” “Connectivity” “Memory Card” → → “Bluetooth Settings” “My Phone Details” “Backup/Restore” “Restore” Enter your handset code. (M 12-2) Memory Card For details on the handset code, see “Changing the Making and Restoring a Backup File Handset Code”...
Call Settings (Tab 3) Selecting the Picture Quality (M 12-1-3) (M 12-1-4) (M 12-1) Video Call Settings Select the desired data format for your environment. Set various types of functions and services for video → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Video Call Settings” calls.
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Mute (M 12-1-6) Voicemail & Diverts (M 12-2) You can mute the microphone while making a video This service can be used to divert incoming calls that call. you cannot answer. Calls can be diverted to another phone number or to your Voicemail system. →...
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To Access the Voicemail Centre To Activate the Diverts Service Select the appropriate option. Press and hold G in standby. → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Voicemail & To Activate the Voicemail Service → Diverts” “Diverts” → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Voicemail &...
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To Deactivate the Diverts/Voicemail Service Time & Cost (M 12-4) → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Voicemail & Displaying Call Costs (M 12-4-1) → Diverts” “Deactivate” → → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Time & Cost” Select the desired option. “Display Call Cost” Select “On”...
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(For “Outgoing Calls”) Select “On”, “Off” or “Status”. “Bar All Outgoing Calls”: Enter the network password. Restricts all outgoing calls To Cancel Settings except emergency calls. → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” “Bar International Calls”: Restricts all outgoing Select “Outgoing Calls” or “Incoming Calls”. international calls.
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Rejecting a Call when the Caller’s Number is Fixed Dialling Number Withheld When the Fixed Dialling Number is enabled, you can only call pre-registered numbers. → → → “Settings” “Call Settings” “Restrict Calls” “Withheld Call” To Enable Fixed Dialling Number Select “On”...
Network Settings (Tab 4) Minute Minder (M 12-6) Minute Minder function informs you of your talk time (M 12-1) Selecting a Service Automatically by sounding a tone after every minute. Each time the power is turned on, your phone selects a →...
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Setting the Network Manually Flight Mode (M 12-3) When the Flight Mode is set to “On”, the phone cuts off → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Select → the network connections and stops searching for Network” “Manual” available networks to connect. With this mode, you can Select the desired network.
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To Activate the WAP/Streaming Profile “Authentication Type”: Authentication type (“NONE”, “PAP” or → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Internet “CHAP”) Settings” “User Name”: User name for access point Select “WAP Settings” or “Streaming Settings”. “Password”: Password for access point Select the desired profile you wish to activate. “DNS”: DNS (Domain Name To Edit/Copy/Delete the WAP/Proxy/Streaming/...
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Cell Broadcasts (M 12-5) To Set Languages for Cell Broadcast Messages You can receive cell broadcast messages or general → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Cell → → messages such as weather forecasts and traffic reports. Broadcasts” “Settings” “Language” This information is broadcast to subscribers in certain The current language is displayed.
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Area Info (M 12-6) The Area Info is the message information that operators send to subscribers in certain areas. When you receive Area Info, the message (area code) is displayed in standby. To Enable/Disable Area Info → → “Settings” “Network Settings” “Area Info”...
Call Log (M 9) Sending Messages In the call log list, highlight the phone number or The phone will record the last 30 missed calls, received name you wish to send a message to. calls and dialled numbers. Press [Options] and select “Create Message”. Viewing Call Log For details on creating a message, see “Creating a “Call Log”...
Call Timers (M 9-5) Call Costs (M 9-7) This function lets you check the duration of your calls. This function lets you check the charges for your calls. Some networks do not support Charging Advice. Please Checking the Duration of the Last Call and All check with your service provider for availability.
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Setting the Charge Limit (M 9-7-6) This function is useful if you wish to make sure you do not exceed a certain charge limit. → → → “Call Log” “Call Costs” “Max Cost” “Set Limit” Enter your PIN2 code. Enter a value. (M 9-7-3) Checking the Residual Credit →...
Connecting 550SH to Your PC 3G/GSM Modem You can use 550SH as a 3G/GSM modem to access the You can use the following functions by connecting the Internet from your PC. Connect your phone to your PC 550SH to your PC using a USB port or Bluetooth via Bluetooth wireless technology or USB interface.
• My Items files (Pictures/Music & Ringtones/Videos/ Other Documents data) • Contacts List entries To use the Handset Manager function, see “Connecting 550SH to Your PC” on page 141 and set your phone to standby. Connecting 550SH to Your PC...
3G/GSM modem • It is not recommended that you make or answer calls Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM when you are using 550SH as a 3G/GSM modem. The drive. operation may be interrupted. The 550SH CD-ROM screen is displayed.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Adjust the backlight The display is Problem Solution difficult to read. brightness for the display. • Make sure the battery is • Check the radio signal The phone does not properly inserted and strength indicator as you may turn on.
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Problem Solution Problem Solution • If the message “Insert SIM • MMS settings and card” is displayed when the configuration may be missing phone is switched on, you or incorrect or the network Cannot connect to cannot use your SIM card or does not support it.
Safety Precautions and • Use of your phone’s function may affect the performance of medical electronic units Conditions of Use (pacemakers, hearing aids, insulin pumps, etc.). Your phone conforms to international regulations When the phone function is on, do not bring it near insofar as it is used under normal conditions and in medical equipment or into areas in which medical accordance with the following instructions.
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Caring for your phone Battery • Do not allow children to use your phone without • Use your phone only with batteries, chargers and supervision. accessories recommended by the manufacturer. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage • Do not open or attempt to repair your phone yourself. caused by the use of other chargers, batteries or The product can only be repaired by authorised accessories.
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(talk-time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new temperatures. battery. • SHARP holds no responsibility for the loss or CAUTION damage of data contained on a memory card. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED •...
When taking a picture, hold the • Use only the aerial supplied or one approved by phone firmly to prevent it from moving, or use the Sharp for your mobile phone. Using unauthorised or delay timer. modified aerials may damage the mobile phone.
PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING Others • As with any electronic storage unit, data may be lost VEHICLE USE or corrupted under various circumstances. • It is the user’s responsibility to check the local laws • Before connecting the phone with a PC or a governing the use of a mobile phone in vehicles.
can do so by limiting the length of calls or using a ‘hands-free’ device to keep the mobile phone away Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. from the head and body. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines.
INFORMATION ON PROPER their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some DISPOSAL countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one. *) Please contact your local authority for further details.
Exposure to Radio Waves Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE charged for the costs arising from take-back and GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR...
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the phone transmitting at its highest certified power The use of accessories that do not satisfy these level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure is determined at the highest certified power level, the requirements, and should be avoided.
Index Selecting the Picture or Video Synchronising Contacts List Quality 46 Entries with those on the Alarms 98 Selecting the Picture Size 48 Internet 42 Selecting the Recording Viewing My Contact Details 36 Battery 11 Time 50 Contacts Lock 120 Battery Level Indicator 14 Selecting the Shutter Sound 49 Countdown Timer 104...
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Downloading 56 Internet Settings 133 Email Settings 67 Selecting a Network 132 In Call Menu (Video Call) 27 Forwarding 57 Changing the Image of General Settings 64 Yourself 27 Organiser & Tools 98 Locking or Unlocking 57 Muting the Microphone 27 Other Documents 78 MMS Settings 66 Swapping Images 27...
List of Menu Functions Menu No./Main Menu Menu No./Sub Menu1 Menu No./Main Menu Menu No./Sub Menu1 1 Games & Applications 1 Create Message 2 Mobile TV 2 Inbox 1 Entertainment 3 Streaming 3 Drafts 4 Videos 4 Sent 5 Outbox 1 Vodafone live! 5 Messaging 6 Messenger...
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Menu No./Main Menu Menu No./Sub Menu1 Menu No./Main Menu Menu No./Sub Menu1 1 Alarms 10 SIM Application 2 Calculator 11 Calendar 3 Voice Recorder (Tab 1: Phone Settings) 4 Stopwatch 1 Profiles 5 Tasks 7 Organiser & Tools 2 Display 6 World Clock 3 Sounds &...
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Menu No./Main Menu Menu No./Sub Menu1 (Tab 4: Network Settings) 1 Select Service 2 Select Network 3 Flight Mode 12 Settings 4 Internet Settings 5 Cell Broadcasts 6 Area Info 7 Network Information Note for the menu indications for the Postcard, Media Album and other services •...