Introduction About the User Guide Thank-you for purchasing this product. Before You Begin Read "Safety Precautions" thoroughly beforehand for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions. Guide Usage Notes In the User Guide, most operation descriptions are based on handset at time of purchase.
Package Contents Parts & Functions Package Contents Handset Parts ・Handset (AQUOS ケータイ(Keitai) 3) ・Battery (SHBHA1) ・Desktop Holder (SHEHA1) ・クイックスタート (Japanese) ・お願いとご注意 (Japanese) Name Description Hear other party's voice as well as audio Earpiece/ such as music, video and TV through this.
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Earpiece/Speaker Cautions Do not hold Earpiece close to ear other than when calling or playing back messages. Earpiece is also handset Speaker, and sudden ringtones, alarm, can affect hearing. After switching to the speakerphone during a call or after ending a call, sound will gradually increase to the set volume to prevent a large volume of sound from the speaker at your ear.
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Handset Keys Activate a preregistered function. Long Press to view history, toggle VeilView on/off, and (Quick start key) toggle Wi-Fi on/off. Multi Selector In this User Guide, Multi Selector operations are indicated as follows: ・ Press ・ Press ・ Press , or Key (Key Description...
SIM Card Installation Notification Lamp SIM Card is an IC card containing customer and authentication Lights/flashes while charging or for missed calls, new SMS/S! information, including handset number. Mail, etc. Handling SIM Card Lamp color and Indication Check the following regarding SIM Card handling. illumination Charging (Battery level less than about Red, lit...
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Remove Back Cover Close SIM Card Slot Cover ・ Holding Back Cover at its center ( ), pull by notch (○) in direction shown ( ・If difficult to remove, start at notch and slide finger ・ Close SIM Card Slot Cover ( ) and slide to lock ( around handset to gradually make gap with Back Cover.
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Removing SIM Card Close SIM Card Slot Cover Always power off beforehand. Remove Back Cover ・ Close SIM Card Slot Cover ( ) and slide to lock ( ・Slide Cover in direction shown until it clicks. ・ Holding Back Cover at its center ( ), pull by notch (○) in direction shown ( ・If difficult to remove, start at notch and slide finger...
Internal Storage/SD Card Remove Back Cover Handset supports SD Card up to 32 GB. Some SD Cards may not operate properly. System data and functions as well as shot photos and videos can be saved to internal storage. Internal Storage/SD Card Cautions Content Saved to Internal Storage/SD Card ・...
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Removing SD Card Close SD Card Slot Cover Always power off beforehand. Remove Back Cover ・ Close SD Card Slot Cover ( ) and slide to lock ( ・Slide Cover in direction shown until it clicks. ・ Holding Back Cover at its center ( ), pull by notch (○) in direction shown ( ・If difficult to remove, start at notch and slide finger...
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Formatting SD Card Close SD Card Slot Cover When using a new SD Card for the first time, always format (initialize) it on handset. ・Formatting deletes all SD Card files. Format SD Card with caution. ・When formatting, keep handset charged or charge it adequately beforehand.
Inserting/Removing Battery Format About Battery Handset uses a lithium-ion battery. Recycling Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable precious resources. Batteries can be taken to a nearby shop where the Mobile Recycle Network mark is displayed. Erase & format Battery Cautions Storage Enter Operation Password To help maintain performance and life of Battery, do not store in the following conditions (battery level should be at approximately 40% for optimal storage).
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Inserting Removing Always power off beforehand. Remove Back Cover Remove Back Cover ・ Holding Back Cover at its center ( ), pull by notch (○) in direction shown ( ・ Holding Back Cover at its center ( ), pull by notch (○) in ・If difficult to remove, start at notch and slide finger direction shown ( around handset to gradually make gap with Back Cover.
Charging Battery Charge Battery inserted in handset. Notification Lamp Notification Lamp illuminates red while charging; illuminates green when charge is almost full. ・If Notification Lamp is blinking, charging is not working properly (Battery abnormality or end of service life). Insert Micro USB plug of AC Charger in Desktop Holder Make sure that you are using AC Charger and products specified by SoftBank Corp.
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AC Charger Charging by PC Use AC Charger (Micro USB 1.0A) [ZSDBAF] or AC Charger Connect handset to a PC with Micro USB Cable (SHDDL1; (with Micro USB Quick Charge™ 2.0 capability) [ZSDBA4] optional accessory). sold separately. ・Make sure that PC is turned on. Charging with AC Charger (Micro USB 1.0A) [ZSDBAF] is ・Handset may not charge or charge slowly depending on described as an example.
Power On/Off Making Initial Settings When powering on the first time, an initial settings window Power On appears. Make function link and text size settings. Making Initial Settings Long Press until SoftBank logo appears 一括許可する (Set together) ・ Normally, select to 一括許可する...
Display Display-Top (Status Bar) Indicators Standby Indicators (new message notification, handset status, etc.) appear on Status Bar. Standby appears as follows. Status Bar Layout Status Bar Date/time Notifications, warnings, etc. appear here. (Notification Quick start key Indicators) Functions registered to a Quick start key are shown. Handset status and other information appear here.
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Notification Indicators Status Indicators Notification Indicators appear on the left. Status Indicators appear on the right. Indicator Description Indicator Description New Urgent News Battery Strength Call Dialing / Arriving / in Progress Charging Call on Hold Signal Strength Missed Call No Signal (4G LTE/3G) New Answer Phone Message 4G LTE Data Connectable...
Checking Handset Status & Sub-display Notifications (Notifications View signal, battery, and time as well as missed calls, and new Window) mail. Information appears for missed voice calls, new mail, etc. Open notifications and check handset status. Using Sub-display Opening Notifications Window Press (Side Key) when handset is closed to light Sub- display.
Security Codes Information on Sub-display Information appears on Sub-display for voice call, mail, and Main Security Codes other notifications. The following information may appear. The following are main security codes required for handset Information Description use. Call/S! Mail/SMS from caller/sender in Saved name Address Book Code...
SIM PIN Setting Operation Password Set a four- to eight-alphanumeric code. SIM PIN and SIM Card Lock When SIM card lock is enabled, PIN (a code for SIM Card) is Settings Security Operation password required for handset use each time handset is powered on; setting helps prevent unauthorized use by others.
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Enabling SIM PIN Changing SIM PIN When PIN (a code for SIM Card) is enabled, PIN entry is Lock SIM Card to change PIN. See "Enabling SIM PIN" for required for handset use each time handset is powered on details. with SIM Card installed.
Importing Files from Other Receiving All Files Together by Infrared Mobiles With handset and other device close together, align their infrared ports in a straight line. Receiving One File at a Time by Infrared ・Operation may differ depending on the type of files being received.
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Enabling Bluetooth ® Enter Operation Password Settings Bluetooth ・Follow onscreen prompts to save Operation Password if not saved. Bluetooth window opens. ® Add registration Bluetooth Files are saved. ・To delete files on handset before saving new files, select Bluetooth is enabled. ®...
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Pairing with Other Bluetooth Devices ® Connecting to Bluetooth Devices by Service ® Pair nearby Bluetooth devices with handset to transfer files, ® In Bluetooth window, select paired device ® for handsfree conversations, or to listen to music. (Advanced) Select item in "Use for " ( ・Enable Bluetooth on handset and set target devices to be ®...
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Opening Files Received by Bluetooth ® Receiving Files (e.g., Address Book) Transfer When file receive request arrives, Bluetooth arrived file ® notification appears. To receive files: In Bluetooth window, Received files Select file ® Follow onscreen prompts Bluetooth arrived file notification appears ®...
Basic Operations Key Operation..............32 Main Menu................. 32 Accessing Functions............33 Using Manner Mode............36 Using Airplane Mode............37 Other Basic Operations............37...
Key Operation Main Menu Softkeys Using Main Menu Function/operation labels appear at bottom of Display; see The following functions and services appear in Main Menu. key assignments below. Item Description ・Some key assignments may vary with window content. Mail Exchange S! Mail, SMS, and PC Mail. Internet Access the Internet.
Accessing Functions Select item Different methods are available for accessing functions. Use as convenient. Quick Start Key Save frequently used phone numbers and favorite functions to a Quick start key for quick access from any screen. Function activates/opens. ・ Alternatively, Press corresponding Dial Keys ( The saved function is activated.
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Quick Operation Favorites Open list of functions saved as favorites. Enter number with Dial Keys ( Function corresponding to number opens. Favorites window opens. Press key shown for function Select function Function is activated. Function is activated. Favorites Operations Saving/Changing Saved Favorites In Favorites window, select number (Options) Register...
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From Current Function Pinning Screen Open used functions history to access a function. Also toggle In History, select function to pin (Options) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on/off. ® Screen pinning YES, PLEASE ・ Settable when Screen pinning is enabled. (Long Press) History opens.
Using Manner Mode Activating Manner Mode Mute ringtones and other handset sounds to avoid disturbing others around you. (Long Press) Manner Mode Options Settable items are the following. Mode Description Ringtones and other handset sounds are muted; handset vibrates for incoming calls/messages, etc.
Using Airplane Mode Other Basic Operations Leaving power on, suspend signal-transmitting functions. Checking Your Phone Number Activating Airplane Mode Profile (Long Press) Profile window opens. ・Handset number appears in Own phone number field. Profile Operations Editing Profile Airplane mode In Profile window, (Edit) Select item Edit information...
Operations in Common Customizing Fonts............40 Wallpaper................41 Customizing Ringtone, Vibration, and Other Response Settings................42 Text Entry.................45 Address Book..............47...
Customizing Fonts Changing Display Font Change the size of onscreen text and messaging window text, and set the onscreen text font. Settings Font Settings Changing Text Size Settings Font Settings Font settings open. Text font Font settings open. Font size(General) Font size(Mail) Select font Apply after reboot...
Wallpaper Wallpaper Operations Setting Type of Clock in Wallpaper Setting Wallpaper In Standby screen settings, Clock display Clock type Clock Clock (L) World clock display Settings Wallpaper/display Standby screen Setting Location of Clock in Standby In Standby screen settings, Clock display Clock position Left...
Customizing Ringtone, Vibration, and Other Response Settings Setting Whether Handset Vibrates for Incoming Call Set ringtone, vibration, lamp, etc. for each function. In incoming call settings, Vibration Arriving Call Settings Setting Vibration Pattern for Incoming Calls In incoming call settings, Vibrator pattern for incomming call Select pattern...
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Arriving Mail Settings Setting Pattern and Color of Notification Lamp for Incoming Mail In Sound/Vibration/Lamp settings, Reception lamp Settings Sound/vibration Ringtone/ Blinking pattern Blinking color Select pattern/ notification color (Accept) ・ Select pattern/color (Check) to make Notification Lamp blink. For new message Sound/Vibration/Lamp settings open.
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Making Settings when Notification Arrives from Calendar Setting Notification Sound for Events In Calendar settings, Sound Select application Select notification (Set) Settings Sound/vibration Ringtone/ ・ Settable when App notifications is enabled. notification ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts. ・ Select SHSHOWからダウンロード...
Text Entry Arrived Notification Settings Use keys to enter text. Text entry descriptions are for S- Shoin (default input method). Settings Sound/vibration Ringtone/ notification Text Entry Basics Use Dial Keys to enter characters. Multiple characters are assigned to each key. Press a key to toggle character options for that key.
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Changing the Character Type (Input Entering Letters Mode) In 12-key Keyboard, to enter Phone: Settable input modes are the following. ・Entry in Half Alphabet is described. Indicator Description Kanji (Hiragana) Mode In a text entry window, (once:P) (twice:h) Half Alphabet Mode (Upper Case/Lower (three times:o) (twice:n) Case)
Address Book Mail Enter email address Save phone numbers and email addresses. In addition, save birthdays, nicknames and other information. Set ringtones for incoming calls/messages for each contact. Address Book Caution Contacts may be altered/lost if handset is left uncharged or without a Battery, or due to accidents, malfunctions, repairs, handset upgrade/replacement, mishandling, etc.
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Setting Phone Ringtone Saving Nickname In window for saving contact, Ring Set Ringtone In window for saving contact, Nickname Enter nickname Melody Select application Select ringtone (Set) (Save) ・ Select SHSHOWからダウンロード (Download from Saving Place of Work SHSHOW) to download ringtones from Sharp's "SHSHOW" In window for saving contact, Company Part...
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Opening from Other Functions Entering a recipient from Address Book when sending a message is described. (Long Press) Select Destination field Address Book Address Book opens. Select contact Select mail destination Destination is entered. ・If only one of either number/mail address is saved for a contact, a selection window does not appear.
Calling Rejecting Call and Sending SMS Message How to dial directly to make a call and answer a call, as well As call is arriving, (Options) QuickReply as options when a call is arriving/during a call are described. (Handset does not support Video Call.) Select message VoLTE Compatibility Answering with Answer Phone...
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Emergency Calls Placing Calls Emergency Location Report Making emergency calls (110, 119 or 118) automatically Dial number reports handset location to corresponding agency (police, etc.). This system is referred to as Emergency Location Report, and notifies location based on positioning from base stations.
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Dialing from Address Book Appending Number before Dialing Dial number (Call etc) Add Prefix Select prefix Add 2-sec pause Add wait International to change tab searched Select contact call Select number to append ・ Select prefix 非通知 (no caller ID) / 通知...
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Placing a Call from Rakutomo Links Call Window Layout/In-Call Operation Save frequently called contacts to Rakutomo Links for quick access. ・Save frequently called contacts to Rakutomo Links beforehand. Other party name/number Other party photo Call time HD Voice call in progress 1 Appears when call on hold.
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Connecting/Disconnecting Bluetooth Viewing Profile ® Handsfree Device or Headset During call, (Options) Quote from profile During call, (Options) BluetoothON BluetoothOFF ・Available when paired with a Bluetooth handsfree device ® Troubleshooting or handset. Difficulty with call Opening Incoming/Outgoing Call History It may be difficult to make a call in a location with noise.
Placing International Calls Using VoLTE VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is a system enabling voice calls over Calling to Countries Outside Japan LTE networks. Compared to voice calls over conventional 3G connections, higher-quality voice calls and reduced time until ringtones sound are possible. ・Available when the counterpart model is a VoLTE-compatible Dial number model from SoftBank Corp./Y!mobile.
Barring Calls Reject calls from numbers specified beforehand and non- identifying callers, or play a message to reject calls. Barring Calls from Specified Numbers Phone Call settings Reject call Handset dials the number. To end call, Call ends. Operations when Making International Calls Specified numbers Entering Country Code Directly to Call...
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Playing Message to Reject Suspicious Calls Select number As call is arriving, Number to bar is saved. Operations when Setting Barring on Message plays for caller. After message plays, caller Incoming Calls message is recorded. Editing Specified Number ・Caller can be heard during recording. ・...
Restricting Calling Destinations Restrict address book Restrict calls so calls can only be made to contacts saved in Address Book and preset numbers. Restricting Only to Calls from Address Book Phone Call settings SoftBank call settings Call barring Restriction is set on calling destinations. ・...
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Restricting Only to Specified Numbers Call permitted list Phone Call settings SoftBank call settings Call barring Call permitted list opens. <Empty> Restrict destinations Enter number (Accept) Enter Operation Password Number is saved to Call permitted list. ・Follow onscreen prompts to save Operation Password if not ・...
Optional Services Operations when Setting Restrictions on Calling Destinations Optional Services Editing Call Permitted List In Call permitted list, select number Select Use these SoftBank Optional Services: number entry field Edit number ・Call Forwarding and Voicemail cannot be used at the same (Accept) time.
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Call Forwarding Voicemail Phone Call settings Call forwarding Phone Call settings Call Forwarding Call forwarding settings window opens. Call forwarding settings window opens. Always forward When busy When unanswered Always forward When busy When unanswered When unreachable When unreachable Divert window opens. Divert window opens.
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When New Message is Recorded Call Waiting A tone sounds and appears on Status Bar. To play Requires separate subscription. message, navigate New voicemail in Notifications Window , then follow voice guidance. Phone Call settings Additional settings Voicemail Operations Canceling Voicemail In Divert window, (OFF) Setting Notification for Missed Calls...
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Group Calling Notify Caller ID Requires separate subscription. Phone Call settings Additional settings During a call, (Options) Add Call Other service settings open. Enter number of another party Caller ID Hide number Show number Notify Caller ID is set. When call answered, (Options) Conference Group Calling starts.
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Call Barring Restrict Restrict outgoing/incoming calls and SMS messages. ・When attempting to place/send a call/SMS while calling is restricted, a message appears. Message may take time to appear in some areas. Restriction Description All outgoing Restrict all outgoing calls. calls Restrict international calls;...
Global Services Calling while Outside Japan Handset is Global Roaming Service eligible. Use the same Operation depends on wireless signal and current mobile handset number outside Japan. phone settings, and call connections with all countries and regions is not guaranteed. Calling Japan Operations when Calling while Outside Abroad Assistant is installed on handset.
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Setting a Cellular Provider Changing Data Roaming Setting Handset connects to appropriate carrier in country of stay Change setting for data communication outside Japan. automatically by default. To use a specific carrier: Settings Network Mobile network Settings Network Mobile network Mobile network open.
Changing Call Settings Phone Call settings Changing Call Settings Settable items are the following. Item Description Voice Quality Set use of Smooth talk and Clear talk. Play back Answer Phone and Voice Memo Answer phone messages, set operation of Answer Phone. Call settings open.
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Setting Whether Side Key Stops Ringtone and Vibration for Incoming Call when Handset Closed In Call settings, Quick silent ・ Quick silent to toggle on ( )/off ( Setting Handset Action when Opened as Call Arriving In Call settings, Operation when opened Mute Answer No settings...
Messaging Types of Mail..............72 Customizing Handset Address......... 72 Sending S! Mail..............73 Sending SMS..............76 Checking/Replying to Mail (S! Mail/SMS)......78 Messaging Window Layout..........80 Changing Mail Settings............ 85 Using PC Mail..............88...
Types of Mail Customizing Handset Address S! Mail Changing Address Exchange messages with S! Mail-compatible SoftBank handsets and email compatible devices (other mobiles, PCs, etc.) beyond Settings SMS character entry limit; attach media files. Exchange short messages with handset numbers as addresses. By default, send up to 670 double-byte characters to SoftBank/Y!mobile handsets, and up to 70 double-byte characters to other-carrier handsets.
Sending S! Mail Select Subject field Enter subject Sending S! Mail (Long Press) Select Message field Enter message Window for creating S! Mail opens. Select Recipient field (Edit) Address Book Send/Receive history Mail Group Profile Direct entry ・ Select Attachment field (Edit) to attach a file.
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Operations when Creating S! Mail Editing Return Address for S! Mail Recipient to Converting to SMS Send Reply to In window for creating S! Mail, (Options) Send In window for creating S! Mail, (Options) Convert to SMS options Reply address Edit address Edit address...
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Attaching Files Enter recipient, subject, and message (Send) How to attach an image to S! Mail is described. ・Recipient may not receive attachment depending on recipient's model. (Long Press) Select Attachment field (Edit) Datafolder S! Mail is sent. ・The "(1)" in "Attachment file (1)" in Attachment field indicates the number of attachments.
Sending SMS Sending S! Mail from Rakutomo Links Save frequently sent-to contacts to Rakutomo Links for quick Cautions when Setting Several access. Destinations ・Save frequently sent-to contacts to Rakutomo Links beforehand. Observe the following when sending SMS to several destinations. ・Destinations cannot be set to To / Cc / Bcc.
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Saving SMS Draft Select/enter recipient In window for creating SMS, (Options) Save ・SMS is saved to Unsendbox. Setting SMS to be Sent Once in Service Area In window for creating SMS, (Options) Sending reservation Send in range ・SMS is saved to Unsendbox. ・...
Checking/Replying to Mail (S! Sending SMS from Rakutomo Links Mail/SMS) Save frequently sent-to contacts to Rakutomo Links for quick access. Handset receives S! Mail/SMS messages automatically by default. Optionally, retrieve messages manually, and also ・Save frequently sent-to contacts to Rakutomo Links retrieve all messages saved on the server.
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Opening Messages Replying to Mail Inbox Outbox In opened message, (Reply) Window for creating message opens. Inbox/Outbox opens. ・ To reply to a message with several recipients, select Reply to sender Reply to all Select folder Enter message (Send) Message list opens. Mail is sent.
Messaging Window Layout Inbox/Outbox Layout Inbox is described as an example. Mail Menu Layout 受信メール(rec'd messages) folder / 送信メール(sent messages) folder Inbox フォルダ(folder) Create S! Mail message Spam mail Outbox All Mails Unsent messages Create SMS message 1 Number of messages shown for unread mail. Settings Inbox/Outbox Operations 1 Number of messages shown for unread mail.
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Message List Operations Searching Messages in a Folder Scrolling Message List In Inbox/Outbox, select folder (Options) In Message List, Search Set search criteria (Execute) Search results appear. Replying to S! Mail/SMS In received messages list, select message Message List Layout (Options) Reply Create message...
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Selecting and Moving S! Mail/SMS Changing One S! Mail/SMS Message to Opened/ Unopened In received/sent messages list, (Options) Move In received messages list, select message Complex Item Select message to move (Options) opened/unopened One Item (Move) Select folder to move to ・Repeat to toggle opened/unopened.
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Message Layout Viewing Details of S! Mail/SMS Address An example of an opened received message is described. In Message List, select message (Options) Display address details ・Select shown address to create message, save to Address Book, etc. Viewing Details of S! Mail/SMS Send Error In unsent messages list, select failed message (Options) Error details...
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Resending S! Mail/SMS Sending S! Mail/SMS by Infrared/Bluetooth ® In opened sent message, (Options) Resend In opened received/sent message, (Options) Mail operation Data transfer Send by Infrared Send by Bluetooth Follow onscreen prompts Deleting S! Mail/SMS In opened message, (Options) Delete Changing Text Size of S! Mail/SMS In opened received/sent message,...
Changing Mail Settings Selecting Type of Notification for Arrived Mail Make settings for S! Mail/SMS. In General settings, Receive/display settings Reception notification display Sender General Settings Notification only Settable items are the following. Setting Mail Ringtone Item Description In General settings, Receive/display settings Receive/ Make S! Mail/SMS receive settings.
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Setting Whether Preview is Shown in Received Changing Character Encoding in Mail Being Sent Messages List In General settings, Send/create settings Sending In General settings, Receive/display settings character encoding Shift_JIS UTF-8 display in preview ・ display in preview to toggle on ( )/off ( Changing Text Size of Messages when Opened In General settings,...
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S! Mail Settings Setting Size of S! Mail Messages to Create and Send Settable items are the following. In S! Mail settings, Send/create settings Size of Item Description create mail Confirm over 300KB Receive/ display Set how mail is received. Setting Size of Images to Be Sent with S! Mail settings Send/create...
Using PC Mail Creating/Sending Mail Send/receive email. Mail PC Mail Setting an Account Set up an email account to use PC Mail. When activating PC Mail for the first time, account setup menu appears; complete setup. ・Information such as username (ID), password, and server name for email you are using is required.
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Deleting Recipient Adding Quick Response Text In message composition window, select Recipient field In message composition window, (Options) Select recipient (Options) Delete Insert quick response Select text Select one Viewing New Mail Selecting and Deleting Recipients In message composition window, select Recipient field When message arrives, Information and Notification Indicator (Options) Delete...
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Viewing Mail Resetting Message as Unread In opened message, (Options) Mark unread Mail PC Mail ・ In Message List, select message (Options) Mark read/unread Select one Selecting and Resetting Messages as Unread In Message List, (Options) Mark read/unread Select multiple Unread Select messages (Unread)
Using the Internet Using Internet Menu Enter search words or a URL to use the Internet. Access the Internet, check browsing history and downloaded data, and make settings from Internet Menu. Internet Menu contains the following items. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a protocol for encrypting Item Description sent/received data.
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Using History Entering URLs Directly / Web Search (Long Press) History (Long Press) URL input/Web search History opens. Enter URL of website/search words Select history category Select history item Browser opens. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts. Browser opens. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts. History Operations Saving to Bookmarks from History Select history item in History...
Browser Operations Closing All Tabs Other Than Current Tab In Browser, (Options) Tab list Opening New Tabs (Options) Close other tabs Open multiple webpages in different tabs to switch between them easily. Browser opens. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts. (Options) New tab New tab opens.
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Browser Settings Setting Whether Images Appear in Browser Set Browser operation. Settable items are the following. In Browser settings, Load images ・ Load images to toggle on ( )/off ( Item Description Cursor Setting Set whether to use a pointer in Browser. Setting Where to Save Images, Music, Etc.
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Setting Whether HTTP Authentication Setting Encoding of Text Information Is Deleted when Exiting Browser In Browser settings, Advanced Text encoding In Browser settings, Privacy & security Delete Select items password ・ Delete password to toggle on ( )/off ( Deleting Added Bookmarks to Return Browser to Default Settings Setting Whether Cookies Are Deleted when In Browser settings,...
Setting Channels (Initial Use) View One Seg service for mobiles (only in Japan). (Long Press) Viewing Environment Viewing may not be possible where signal reception is poor, such as indoors, underground, and in tunnels. Viewing may be interrupted when moving to where signal reception is poor.
Watching TV Searching for and Setting Channels In window for creating channel list, Create by searching Watching TV channels (Set) Viewing is described for handset after channels have been set. (Long Press) TV screen (vertical) appears. Press to select channel Screen for selected channel appears.
Data Broadcast (Japanese) Refreshing Data Broadcast Data broadcast with program information appears at bottom While in data broadcast operation, (Options) of Display in TV screen (vertical). Reload data broadcasting Not available in widescreen TV. Data Broadcast (Japanese) (Long Press) (Data mode) to select information, Data broadcast information appears.
Capturing Photos/Recording Videos Aim Camera at subject Capture photos and videos in portrait or landscape views. Unless described otherwise, capture in portrait view is described for photos, and in landscape view for videos. Camera Cautions When Using Camera Mind etiquette when using Camera. ・...
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Troubleshooting Recording Videos Cannot activate Camera / Camera exits suddenly Camera cannot activate on low battery charge. Charge (Video) Battery adequately. If handset has reached a high temperature with use, Camera exits automatically after showing an alert and saving captured data. Camera exits automatically after a period of inactivity.
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Camera Setting Operations Changing Settings Changing Shooting Sizes Settable items are the following. In Settings (with photo capture) Picture Size /(with Item Description video capture) Video Size Select shooting size Change To Change to video recording. Video ・ Alternatively, in Photo/Video Viewfinder, Press Change To Change to photo capture.
Music Files Music Playback Window Layout Play back music files and create playlists of favorite songs. Playing Music Selecting and playing back a music file in Data folder is described as an example. Data Music Song image Song title / album title / artist name Elapsed time Shuffle status Changes to yellowish-green when shuffle playback set.
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Using Other Functions while Listening to Searching for Music Music (Background Playback) In Music Playback window, (Options) Search In Music Playback window, Search by song Search by album Search by artist Browser Music あんしんフィルター ・To stop playback, in Standby: (Stop) (Anshin Filter) Follow onscreen prompts Show Playback List...
Viewing Videos Video Playback Window Layout Play back videos. Playing Videos Data Movie Title Playback time/total time Playback position slider Pause/play Repeat status Appears blue when Repeat play is enabled. File list opens. Volume Select video file (Play) Video Playback Operations Fast-Forwarding/Rewinding In Video Playback window, (Long Press)
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Pausing Playback In Video Playback window, (Stop) ・ To resume playback, Press (Play). Ending Playback In Video Playback window, Viewing Help In Video Playback window, ・ Alternatively, in Video Playback window, (Options) Help Changing Playback Viewing Size In Video Playback window, (Options) Switch view size...
Handling Files (Data Folder) Checking Files Handset files are managed in Data folder. Files created with functions or received with mail or from the Internet are automatically saved to the appropriate folder. Data Data Folder The following folder types appear in Data folder. Folder type Files contained Photo...
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Changing File Views Deleting Folders In file list, (Options) Change view List In file list, select folder (Options) Delete Grid Preview ・ Change view to ・ Available when file list view is Preview in Photo or Picture file list. To folder list ・Files in folder are also deleted.
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Creating User Folders In Datafolder window, User Folder (Options) Create folder Enter folder name New user folder is added at top. Deleting User Folders In Datafolder window, User Folder Select user folder (Options) Delete folder ・Files in user folder are also deleted.
Connectivity & File Backup Using Infrared Transmission..........118 Using Bluetooth ............119 ® Connecting by Wi-Fi............120 Using the Tethering Function........124 Backup................124 Using Data Transfer............125...
Using Infrared Transmission Sending Profile (Phone Number, Etc.) Exchange files (contacts, Notepad, profile, photos, videos, With handset and other device close together, align their music, etc.) with mobile phones and other devices by infrared. infrared ports in a straight line. ・Also send image and music files (operation may differ Infrared Transmission Version depending on the type of file being received).
Using Bluetooth ® Align infrared ports on handset and receiving device Connect handset to other Bluetooth devices (e.g., headset) ® for handsfree conversations, or connect to other Bluetooth ® capable mobile phones, etc. to exchange files. Bluetooth ® The Bluetooth function is a technology that enables wireless ®...
Connecting by Wi-Fi Sending Files (e.g., Address Book) Handset supports Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). Access the Internet via household Wi-Fi networks. Phone Address Book Wi-Fi Available in the following environments. Environment Description Connect handset to your Wi-Fi home network. If you have a broadband connection at home but do not have a Wi- Fi router, consider using a Wi-Fi router by Address Book opens.
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Enabling Wi-Fi Listing Network Information Saved on Handset In Wi-Fi window, Saved networks Settings Wi-Fi ・Shown when Wi-Fi connection information is on handset. Deleting Network Information Settings Saved on Handset In Wi-Fi window, Saved networks Select access point Forget settings Wi-Fi window opens.
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Wi-Fi Connection Operations Selecting and Connecting to an Access Point Connecting Access Points Manually Enable handset Wi-Fi settings first. In Wi-Fi window, Add network Enter network SSID Select Security field Select security protocol Select Password field Settings Wi-Fi Enter password Save ・Available when Wi-Fi settings are enabled.
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Disconnecting Wi-Fi Using Wi-Fi Direct Use Wi-Fi Direct to establish a Wi-Fi connection with other Wi-Fi Direct-compatible devices with no need for an access Settings Wi-Fi point or Internet connection. ・Enable handset Wi-Fi settings first. Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi window opens. Select connected access point Forget settings Wi-Fi window opens.
Using the Tethering Function Backup Tethering Function Basics Tethering makes handset act as an external modem (like a Wi- Available backup methods are the following. Fi router). Use tethering to connect a PC or game device to the Internet Method Description through handset.
Using Data Transfer SD card (Start) Data Transfer Cautions Importing Files File import requires adequate space in internal storage. Process stops if Battery runs low. Charge adequately before transferring files. Saving Files Internal storage requires at least 11 MB of free space. Process stops if Battery runs low.
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Importing by Infrared Enter an authentication code (OK) Align infrared With handset and other device close together, align their ports on handset and sending device infrared ports in a straight line. ・Operation may differ depending on the type of files being received.
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Importing Contacts via Bluetooth ® (Next) Settings Data transfer/reset Data transfer Add registration Data transfer/Save window opens. ・ In Data transfer/Save window, Preparation to import check how to prepare for transfer on the old device. Start From smartphone Contacts are saved. ・...
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Saving Files to SD Card Save contacts, mail, schedule, Notepad, or User/Learning dictionary items saved to handset to SD Card. Files are saved. ・Insert SD Card beforehand. See "Inserting SD Card" for details. Settings Data transfer/reset Data transfer Data transfer/Save window opens. ・...
Settings in Common Wallpaper & Display Settings........130 Text Size & Font Settings..........131 Sound/Notification Settings......... 132 Energy Saving and Battery Settings......133 Automatic Data Communication/Synchronization Settings................134 Location Services Settings..........134 Security Settings............135 Data Transfer/Reset Settings........137 Network Settings............138 Data Usage Settings............140 Other Settings..............147...
Wallpaper & Display Settings Wallpaper & Display Operations Setting How Battery Level Appears Wallpaper & Display Settings In Wallpaper/display window, Display left percents of Battery Show battery icon Show remaining Set Wallpaper, Display brightness level, etc. Settable items are battery (%) temporarily Show remaining battery (%) the following.
Text Size & Font Settings Setting Whether Sub-display Lights when Handset Closed Text Size & Font Settings In Wallpaper/display window, Sub display Light setting Light on Light off For details, see "Customizing Fonts." Setting Whether Dial Keys ( ) and Other Keys Light Up In Wallpaper/display window, Key backlight ・...
Sound/Notification Settings Setting Whether Tone Sounds for Screen Lock Operation Sound/Notification Settings In Sound/vibration window, Other sounds Screen lock sounds Set Manner mode as well as make settings for ringtone, talk ・ volume, etc. Settable items are the following. Screen lock sounds to toggle select ( )/cancel ( Item...
Energy Saving and Battery Settings Setting Whether Energy Saving Enabled when Battery below Set Level In Energy saving/battery window, Energy saving Energy Saving and Battery Settings Switch by battery ・ Switch by battery to toggle on ( )/off ( Lower battery consumption and check battery usage. Settable ・...
Automatic Data Communication/ Location Services Settings Synchronization Settings Location Services Settings Changing Automatic Data Communication/Synchronization Enable location services. Settings Item Description Customize settings to automatically lower amount of data Location Set usage of location services. communication. App-level Permit use of location per each Changeable settings are the following.
Security Settings Setting Whether to Permit Use of Location per Each Application Security Settings In Location window, App-level permissions Select application name Make security settings including Screen lock and security ・ Select application name codes. Settable items are the following. to toggle select ( cancel ( ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
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Security Operations Deleting All Credentials and Resetting Setting Usage Restrictions for Individual Password for Credential Storage Functions In Security window, Advanced settings Encryption In Security window, Restrict launching apps Enter & credentials Clear credentials Operation Password Restrict launching apps ・Clearing credential storage also deletes all VPN settings. Select function ・...
Data Transfer/Reset Settings Resetting Handset (Reset All) Data Transfer/Reset Settings Settings Data transfer/reset Settable items are the following. Item Description Import files from another mobile phone via SD Card, infrared, or Bluetooth , or ® Data transfer save handset files to SD Card. "Using Data Transfer"...
Network Settings Reset phone Network Settings Set Airplane mode and other network settings. Settable items are the following. Item Description Set whether to stop signal-transmitting Airplane mode functions ・ To erase files on an installed SD Card, Delete data in SD Set preferred network type, etc.
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Network Setting Operations Adding VPN Destinations Setting Whether to Leave Power On, but Stop In Network window, (Options) Data Transmissions Requiring Signal VPN profile Set information (Save) In Network window, Airplane mode ・Set lock no./password for unlocking screen beforehand. ・ Airplane mode to toggle on ( )/off (...
Data Usage Settings Setting Whether to Exclude Application(s) from Check your amount of mobile data usage (per month) and Data Saver restrict usage. In Data usage window, Data saver Unrestricted Data usage is only as tracked by handset, and may differ from actual data usage statement.
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Checking Mobile Data Usage Mobile Data Usage Window Layout Settings Network Data usage cycle Show cycle for checking data usage Network window opens. Data usage Services used during period Data communication limit line Data usage Data communication alert line 1 Appears when upper data limit set. For details, see "Setting Amount at Which to Alert User with Data Usage,"...
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Checking Data Usage for Each Setting Reset Date for Data Usage Application The data usage cycle is reset on the same day each month. Change reset day. Settings Network Settings Network Network window opens. Network window opens. Data usage Data usage Data usage window opens.
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Setting Amount at Which to Alert User with Data Usage Enter date to set monthly reset date (Accept) Settings Network Reset date is set. Network window opens. Data usage Data usage window opens. Billing cycle Data warning ・ Available when Set data warning is enabled.
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Setting Upper Limit on Mobile Data Usage Enter amount for alert (Accept) Settings Network Amount for data alert is set. ・ Select GByte to change the unit (GByte/MByte). ・Data usages are approximate, and may differ from the Network window opens. actual data usage.
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Restricting Mobile Data in Background Enter amount for limit (Accept) Settings Network Limit on data is set. ・ Select GByte to change the unit (GByte/MByte). Network window opens. Data Usage Data usage window opens. Mobile data usage Select application name...
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Restricting Data Communication for Each Function Background data Settings Network Restriction on background data is set. ・ Background data to toggle on ( )/off ( Network window opens. Data transmission restriction Data transmission restriction window opens. Select application Data transmission by the application is restricted. Data Transmission Restriction Operations Releasing Restrictions on Data Transmission...
Other Settings Setting Whether to Allow Check before Installing Applications that Unexpectedly Use Other Settings Mobile Data Transmission In Data transmission restriction window, (Settings) Make settings for other functions. Settable items are the Notify of installation following. ・ Notify of installation to toggle on ( )/off ( Item...
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Application Update Settings Set each item Check whether applications are the latest version. Install available updates. This regular update function is disabled at time of purchase. Settings Other settings Setting is complete. Setting Side Key Long Press for Manner Mode Other settings open.
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Application and Notification Settings Setting to Update Applications Regularly In app updater window, アプリ定期更新確認 (check for regular updates) ( Settings Other settings ・ Set to off ( ) by default. ・ アプリ定期更新確認 to toggle on ( )/off ( ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts. Setting Apps to Be Updated Regularly while Abroad In app updater window,...
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Date & Time Settings Setting Whether to Flash Notification Lamp for Notifications Make settings for date and time. Settable items are the following. In Apps & notifications window, Notifications Blink light Item Description ・ Blink light to toggle on ( )/off ( Automatic Set whether to use date and time...
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Date and Time Operations Self Check Settings Setting Whether to Use Date and Time Information Provided by Network Settings Other settings In Date & time window, Automatic date & time ・ Automatic date & time to toggle on ( )/off ( Setting Whether to Use Time Zone Provided by Network In Date &...
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Storage Settings Follow onscreen prompts Check internal storage and SD Card memory space, mount or unmount SD Card, erase SD Card files, and use other options. Diagnostic results appears. Settable items are the following. ・ Select result to open result window. ・Items appearing depend on state of SD Card.
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Storage Operations Language Settings Unmounting SD Card In Storage window, SD card SD card Settings Other settings (Options) Storage settings Eject Mounting SD Card In Storage window, SD card Mount Encrypting/Decrypting Files on SD Card In Storage window, SD card SD card Other settings open.
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About Phone & Settings Text Entry Settings Make settings for text entry. Settable items are the following. Settings Other settings Item Description S-Shoin Set functioning of S-Shoin. Change Change input method. Keyboard Pointer speed Set pointer speed for mouse/trackpad use. Character Set character code for sending data.
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Soft keyboard Operations Accessibility Settings Setting Input Method (Keyboard) Set captions, magnified operation, and other useful accessibility functions. Settable items are the following. In Soft keyboard window, Change Keyboard Select keyboard Item Description ・ Use Manage keyboards to add input methods to use Font size Set text size for menus, etc.
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User Accessibility Operations Setting Text Size for Menus, Etc. In Accessibility settings, Font size Select item Setting Whether to Use a Large Pointer In Accessibility settings, Large mouse pointer ・ Large mouse pointer to toggle on ( )/off ( Setting Whether to Show Captions In Accessibility settings, Captions ・...
Updating Software Updating Software Manually Operate handset where signal reception is good and without Software Updates changing location. Also operate with adequate battery charge. Signal becoming weak or Battery becoming low during an update may cause an update failure. At specified time, handset automatically checks for and downloads firmware updates as required.
Troubleshooting Battery level goes down quickly Are you where signal is weak or have been out of Check Here First service area for a long period? Calling where signal is weak or being out of service area uses a lot of battery. If symptoms continue even after checking, contact a nearby The following shorten handset usage time:sound- SoftBank Shop or...
Specifications Cannot make a call / calls do not connect Airplane mode set? appears in Status Bar. To AQUOS ケータイ(Keitai) 3 exit Airplane mode: (Long Press) Airplane mode Handset specifications are as follows. Did you dial all digits for the number? Dial all digits ・Times in the table vary with location, status, settings, etc.
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9 With UDC (Uplink Data Compression). Data transfer Materials (AQUOS ケータイ(Keitai) 3) possible at communication speed above that given with conditions of use due to improved uplink transfer Parts Materials Used/Surface Finish efficiency. Display side Acrylic resin + PC resin/Hard coating...
Warranty & After-Sales Service Customer Service If you encounter any difficulties or are unsure of anything, Warranty contact customer service. ・The warranty period is 1 year from the date of newly SoftBank Customer Support purchase. ・Repairs will be done based on terms of free repair service. ・From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 157 Terms of free repair service is reffred to SoftBank website.
Safety Precautions Handset, Battery, SIM Card, Desktop Holder, AC Charger (Sold Separately) (Common) Read Safety Precautions before using handset. Observe precautions to avoid injury to self or others, or damage to property. Safety Precautions These labels show degree of risk from improper use. Do not use, store, or leave in extreme heat or where heat collects, such as fire, heat sources, Label...
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Do not disassemble or modify. Do not drop, stomp, throw or subject to May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. excessive force or strong impact/vibration. May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. Do not wet with water or other liquids (drinking water, sweat, sea water, pet urine, etc.).
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If there is abnormal odor/sound, smoke, overheating, discoloration, distortion, or other Do not use if broken. abnormalities, follow these steps. May cause fire, burns, injury, etc. ・Unplug from the outlet. ・Power off handset. ・Remove battery from handset. Failure to follow the above steps may cause fire, burns, Do not place on unstable surfaces;...
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Use handset with caution, as it may become hot with continued use or while charging. Be Do not point Infrared Port at eyes when careful not to place handset in clothes pocket, sending by infrared. etc. and fall asleep, allowing unintentional May affect vision, etc.
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Regarding handset use in a hospital, follow the If Display or Camera lens breaks, be careful instructions given by the respective medical with shards of broken glass and exposed institution. handset parts. Power off handset where handset use is prohibited. Touching the broken or exposed parts may cause burns, Radio waves may adversely affect an airplane's electronic injury, electric shock, etc.
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Keep fingers, etc. outside when opening/closing handset. Do not swing handset grasping strap. Fingers, etc. getting pinched in gap may cause injury, etc. Failure to do so may cause injury or other accident. Earpiece/Speaker and Camera have magnetic When using the motion sensor, make sure of parts;...
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Battery If any trouble such as odor, overheating, discoloration, deformation, etc. is found, do not use it. Do not touch connection terminals with May cause fire, burns, injury, etc. anything metal or conductive (necklaces, hairpins, etc.). In addition, do not carry or store Battery with such objects.
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Desktop Holder and AC Charger (Sold Separately) Do not touch AC Charger cord, Charging Terminals, power plug, or Desktop Holder with wet hands. May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc. Do not use AC Charger if the cord is damaged. May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
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Handset Use & Electronic Medical Devices If Charging Terminals become bent or deformed, discontinue use immediately. In addition, do not use AC Charger by restoring the terminals to their original state. May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. due to If you are using an electronic medical device short-circuiting of Charging Terminals.
Important Product Information Camera ・Mind etiquette when using Camera. General Use ・Test Camera before shooting special moments. ・Do not use Camera in places where shooting is prohibited. ・Shot images may not be used/transferred without ・If your SIM Card or handset (with SIM Card inserted) is lost permission of a copyright holder (photographer), etc., or stolen, suspend your service immediately.
Handset & Hardware Care Technical Regulations Conformity Certification Handset & Hardware Care Handset conforms to technical regulations pursuant to the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law. To check technical regulations conformity certification information ・Leaving handset with Battery removed for a long period or (e.g., without any charge may result in saved data and settings being erased or altered.
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Battery Forcing Power Off ・Always power off before removing Battery. If handset has stopped processing or won't respond to Do not remove Battery while saving data, sending mail, etc. operation, power off forcibly as follows. May result in loss, alteration, or corruption of data. (Long Press for at least 8 seconds) ・To reduce battery consumption: ・Release finger within 2 seconds after handset vibrates and...
Bluetooth Function Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) ® SoftBank Corp. is not liable for any damages resulting from Wireless LAN (hereafter "Wi-Fi") uses radio waves to enable data/information leakage due to use of handset Bluetooth communication between compatible devices within range. ® function.
General Notes Regulatory Information "805SH" here refers to this mobile phone "AQUOS ケータイ Hereby, SHARP CORPORATION declares that the radio (Keitai) 3." equipment type 805SH is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available...
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Maximum Transmit Power FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation Item Description is subject to the following two conditions: GSM 900 +33 dBm (Power Class4) (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including DCS 1800 +30 dBm (Power Class1)
Radio Wave Exposure and Specific http://www.arib-emf.org/01denpa/denpa02-02.html (Japanese) Absorption Rate (SAR) Information World Health Organization http://www.who.int/emf 【805SH】 here refers to this mobile phone 【AQUOS ケータイ List of Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for radio waves by (Keitai) 3】. smartphone/3G model https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/support/sar/ (Japanese)
Water, Dust, & Shock Resistance FCC RF Exposure Information Your handset is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is Handset Water, Dust, & Shock designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits Resistance for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
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Precautions Care & Maintenance ・Do not subject handset to soap, detergent, bath powder/oil, ・Proper care of rubber gasket around Battery (on Back Cover) sea/pool water, spa/hot water, etc. is crucial for continued handset water/dust resistance. ・Rinse off sea/pool water, beverage, dirt, sand, mud, etc. Observe the following: immediately with fresh/tap water between 5 C - 35...
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Drying Handset After Drying After handset has been exposed to water, be sure to dry Do not use handset while still wet. hinges, Air Vent, Earpiece/Speaker, Mic, and External Device ・May affect calling, or may wet clothes, bag, etc. Port. ・May short-circuit External Device Port.
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A About the User Guide............3 Accessing Functions............33 Address Book..............47 Automatic Data Communication/Synchronization Settings................134 B AQUOS ケータイ3 Backup................124 User Guide Index Barring Calls..............58 Bluetooth Function............178 ® Browser Operations............94 C Calling................52 Capturing Photos/Recording Videos......104 Changing Call Settings.............
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AQUOS ケータイ3 User Guide April 2019, First Edition SoftBank Corp. Visit SoftBank Shop for assistance Model : AQUOS ケータイ3 Manufacturer : SHARP CORPORATION...
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