Connecting GX17 to Your PC 111
Connecting GX17 to Your PC
You can use the following functions by connecting the 
GX17 to your PC using an infrared port, USB port* or 
Bluetooth wireless technology port:
• GSM/GPRS modem
• Handset Manager for GX17
* Requires an optional USB Data Cable XN-1DC30 for 
USB port connection.
System Requirements
Operating System:
Windows
®
 98*, Windows
®
 Me, Windows
®
 
2000**, Windows
®
 XP***
* Windows
®
 98 Second Edition, Windows
®
 98 
Service Pack 1 with Internet Explorer 5.01 or later
** Service Pack 4
***Service Pack 1a
Supported Software:
Microsoft
®
 Outlook/Outlook Express
Interface:
Infrared port, USB port or Bluetooth wireless port
CD-ROM drive
GSM/GPRS Modem
You can use GX17 as a GSM/GPRS modem to access 
the Internet from your PC. Connect your phone to your 
PC via Bluetooth wireless technology, infrared or USB 
interface. Software installation on your PC is required. 
For details, see “Software Installation” on page 112.
Modem via the Infrared Connection
To use the modem function via the Infrared connection, 
see “Using the Infrared Function” on page 91 and turn 
the modem function on.
Modem via the USB Cable
To use the modem function using a USB cable, use the 
cable mentioned above and see the instructions 
accompanying the cable.
Modem via Bluetooth connection
To use the modem function via Bluetooth wireless 
technology interface, see “Using the Bluetooth 
Wireless Function” on page 89 and turn the modem 
function on.
For details on software support, refer to the following 
site:
http://www.sharp-mobile.com