Aquos R2 SHV42 Installation guide

BasicManual
Using “Online Manual” (Japanese)
You can check “Online Manual”(Japanese) that describes detailed of various
functions by operating the product as follows.
On the home screen →“App list screen”→[サポート ] (Support) →[取扱説
明書] (Online Manual) (Japanese).
Also, you can check “Online Manual”(Japanese) on the au homepage.
https://www.au.com/online-manual/shv42/
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Descriptions in this manual are based on Android™ version 8.0.
The company names and product names appearing in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
For exemptions, refer to “Notes on Usage” available on the au homepage.
June2018,1stEdition
Soldby:KDDICORPORATION,
OKINAWACELLULARTELEPHONECOMPANY
Manufacturedby:SHARPCORPORATION
SHV42

Preface
Thank you for buying the “AQUOS R2 SHV42” (simply called the “SHV42” or
the “product” from here on).
Before using the product, be sure to read the “Basic Manual” (this manual)
and “Notes on Usage”/“Setting Guide” available on the au homepage to
ensure correct use.
List of Packaged Items
Before you start using the product, make sure that you have all the following
packaged items with the product.
SHV42
SHARP TV antenna cable
02 (02SHHSA)*1 SIM eject tool
(sample)*2
•Clear case (sample)
•取扱説明書 (Basic Manual) (Japanese)
•ご利用にあたっての注意事項 (Notes on Usage) (Japanese)
•設定ガイド (Setting Guide) (Japanese)
*1 Connection required for watching TV on the product. Do not misplace (zP.6).
*2 Use to attach/remove an au Nano IC Card 04 and microSD memory card.
The following items are not included in the package.
•ROBOQUL
•au Nano IC Card 04
•microSD memory card
•AC adapter
•Earphone
•USB Type-C™ cable
•Purchase a specified charger (sold separately).
◎The battery is built into the product.
◎Illustrations of cell phones in this manual are only for reference. They may
look different from the actual product.
Instruction Manual
■“Basic Manual” and “Setting Guide”
The “Basic Manual” (this manual) and “Setting Guide” available on the au
homepage describe basic operations of major functions.
■“Online Manual” (Japanese)
You can check “Online Manual” (Japanese) that describes detailed of various
functions by operating the product as follows.
On the home screen →“App list screen” →[サポート] (Support) →
[取扱説明書] (Online Manual) (Japanese).
Also, you can check “Online Manual” (Japanese) on the au homepage.
(https://www.au.com/online-manual/shv42/)
■“Full Instruction Manual” (Japanese)
You can check “取扱説明書 詳細版” (Full Instruction Manual) (Japanese) that
describes detailed of various functions on the au homepage.
(https://www.au.com/support/service/mobile/guide/manual/)
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Illustrations and Descriptions in This
Manual
■Note on Key Illustrations
In this manual, the key illustrations are simplified as shown below.
■Description of Operations for Selecting Item/Icon/Key
etc.
In this manual, operation procedures are described as below.
Description Explanation
On the home screen →
“App list screen” →
[Settings] →[System] →
[About phone].
On the AQUOS Home screen, swipe/flick up the
screen to switch to the App list screen, and then
tap “ Settings”. Continue by tapping “System”
and “About phone”.
f(hold down for at
least 2 seconds).
Hold fdown for at least 2 seconds.
* Tapping is to select a key or icon displayed on the screen by lightly tapping it with
your finger.
■Notes on Illustrations/Screenshots
Screenshots and operations in this maul are based on attaching an au Nano
IC Card 04 to the product.
Explanations of this manual are based on the case when the product is held
vertically. If you hold it horizontally, menu items/icons/on-screen keys etc. may
be different.
Illustrations and screenshots may differ from actual screen. Portions of the
screen are sometimes omitted.
Actual screen In this manual
In this manual, part of the
screen such as icons are omitted.
◎Explanations of this manual are based on the case when the color of the
main unit is “Aqua Marine” as an example.
◎Descriptions in this manual are based on operation in AQUOS Home.
Operations may be different if home applications have been changed (by
using “Home applications”, etc.).
◎Menu items, layers and icons described in this manual may be different
according to functions being used and conditions.
◎In this manual, “au Nano IC Card 04” are abbreviated as “au IC Card”.
◎In this manual, “microSD™ memory card (commercially available)”,
“microSDHC™ memory card (commercially available)” and
“microSDXC™ memory card (commercially available)” are abbreviated
as “microSD memory card” or “microSD”.
◎All of the indicated amounts exclude tax unless otherwise specified.
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◎The company names and product names appearing in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Also, ™
and ® marks are sometimes omitted.
Cell Phone Etiquette
■Use of cell phones is not allowed in the following
places!
•Do not listen to music or watch videos/TV while driving a car or riding a
motorbike or bicycle. Use of a cell phone while driving a car or riding a
motorbike is prohibited by law. (Use of a cell phone while riding a bicycle
may be punishable by some regulations.) Be attentive to traffic around you
while walking. Not being able to hear surroundings or looking only at the
display may cause a traffic accident. Be careful especially at train crossings,
on station platforms, and at crosswalks.
•Since using the product on airplanes is restricted, follow the instructions
given by the respective airlines.
■Be considerate of people around you
•Do not make calls in theaters, museums, libraries, and other similar places.
Turn power off or turn on manner mode so as not to disturb others around
you with your ringtones.
•Do not use the cell phone outside in town where you might hinder other
pedestrians.
•Viewing a cell phone screen while walking is a serious hazard. Do not
suddenly stop to talk on/operate the cell phone or do so while walking.
•Move to areas where you will not inconvenience others on bullet trains, in
hotel lobbies, etc.
•Refrain from talking in a loud voice.
•Check whether sound from earphones, etc. is audible when near others on a
train.
•Obtain the permission of other people before you take their photos with the
cell phone's camera.
•Keep general morals when you use the camera function.
•Some people close to you in crowded places such as packed trains may be
using a cardiac pacemaker. Turn on “Airplane mode” or turn the cell phone
off in such places.
•Abide by the rules of hospitals and other medical institutions where it is
forbidden to use or carry cell phones.
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Names and Functions of Parts
■Front/Left Side/Right Side
A
au IC Card/microSD memory card tray
B
In camera lens
C
Earpiece (Receiver)
D
Proximity sensor/Light sensor
Proximity sensor prevents inadvertent operations of the touch panel during
a call.
Light sensor detects the ambient brightness and adjusts the brightness of
display.
E
Charging/Incoming indicator
For details on the charging/incoming indicator, refer to “Charging/Incoming
indicator” (zP.16).
F
udVolume up/down key
Adjust the volume.
G
f Power key
Turn the screen on/off.
Hold it down to turn on/off the power, restart the product, etc.
H
Display (Touch panel)
I
Fingerprint sensor
Use to unlock the lock screen etc. by fingerprint authentication. Also, set it
to use as the home key.
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■Back/Top and Bottom
J
Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth®antennas
K
Standard out camera lens
L
Mobile light
M
& mark
Hold it over a reader/writer when using Osaifu-Keitai®/NFC.
N
Internal antenna
O
Video out camera lens (Dramatic wide camera)
P
GPS/Internal antennas
Q
Wi-Fi®antenna
R
Sub microphone
S
Earphone/Microphone jack
When you use (watch/record) TV, connect SHARP TV antenna cable 02 to
the earphone/microphone jack of the product (zP.6).
T
Speaker
U
External connection jack
Use when connecting ROBOQUL (sold separately), TypeC Common AC
Adapter 01/02 (sold separately), USB Type-C cable (commercially
available), USB cable for peripherals (commercially available), etc. to the
product.
When you connect ROBOQUL (sold separately), TypeC Common AC
Adapter 01/02 (sold separately), USB Type-C cable (commercially
available), etc. to the product, the geomagnetic sensor of the product is
affected by the magnetism of connected devices and it may not function
properly. When you use functions and applications using the geomagnetic
sensor, remove the cable.
V
Mouthpiece (Microphone)
◎The back cover of the product cannot be removed. Removing it forcibly
may cause damage or a fault.
◎The battery is built into the product, and cannot be removed by the
customer. To force the power off, refer to “Turning the Power Off Forcibly”
(zP.12).
au IC Card/microSD memory card tray
◎Note that pulling or applying excessive force on an au IC Card/microSD
memory card tray may cause damage.
Earpiece (receiver), proximity sensor/light sensor, sub microphone,
speaker, mouthpiece (microphone)
◎Placing stickers, etc. over the proximity sensor/light sensor may prevent
the product from operating properly.
◎Covering the earpiece (receiver), sub microphone, speaker or
mouthpiece (microphone) with stickers, fingers, etc. may hinder product
performance.
Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth®antennas, internal antenna, GPS/Internal antennas,
Wi-Fi®antennas
◎Antennas are built into the product. Do not cover with hand during calls
or data communication. Doing so may affect call/communication quality.
Earphone/Microphone jack
◎An earphone/microphone with the switch or depending on the type of the
earphone/microphone, it may not be available with the product.
IMEI plate
◎A plate with the sticker which the IMEI number (International Mobile
Equipment Identifier), CE mark, etc. are printed is stowed near the au IC
Card/microSD memory card tray. Except when the IMEI number is
required such as requesting servicing or repairs, do not pull out the plate
or remove the sticker.
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Pulling out the IMEI plate
A
Turn the display side up and pull out the au IC Card/microSD memory
card tray.
(For details on pulling out the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray,
refer to the step Aand Bof “Attaching the au IC Card” (zP.8).)
B
Turn the display side down and hook the convexity part of the included
SIM eject tool (sample) into the hole of the IMEI plate to pull it out. (Do
not fully pull out the IMEI plate.)
IMEI plate
Hole of the
IMEI plate
Convexity part of
the SIM eject tool
(sample)
◎When pulling out the IMEI plate, use the included SIM eject tool (sample).
If you use a tool other than the SIM eject tool, may cause damage or a
fault.
◎Note that pulling out the IMEI plate forcibly or adding forces on it may
damage the plate.
◎If you accidentally pull out the IMEI plate, slowly return the IMEI plate to
the original position while taking care not to insert it too deep.
◎You can also operate the product to confirm the IMEI.
On the home screen, “App list screen” →[Settings] →[System] →
[About phone] →[Status] →[IMEI information] and confirm the IMEI
field.
Connecting a SHARP TV Antenna Cable 02
When you use (watch/record) TV, connect with SHARP TV antenna cable 02.
A Insert the plug of a SHARP TV antenna cable 02 in the
earphone/microphone jack.
Earphone/
Microphone jack
Connector
Plug
SHARP TV antenna cable 02
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Attaching/Removing a Clear Case
(Sample)
Attaching/Removing a Clear Case (Sample)
When attaching/removing a clear case (sample), make sure to hold the
product with your hand so as not to scratch the display etc. Also, take care not
to press fpower key and udvolume up/down key by your finger or
hand.
When attaching/removing a clear case (sample), do not bend or twist it by
excessive force.
Attaching a Clear Case (Sample)
A Hook ①of the clear case (sample) into the product and
attach the clear case (sample) in the direction as shown.
Removing a Clear Case (Sample)
A Hook ①of the clear case (sample) with your fingertip and
remove the clear case (sample) in the direction as shown.
au IC Card
The au IC Card records your personal information such as phone numbers.
This product supports au Nano IC Card 04.
au Nano IC Card 04
IC (metal) part
Front Back
◎Note the followings since using the au IC Card may cause a fault or
damage easily.
•Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au IC Card.
•Confirm the orientation for inserting.
•Do not attach or remove it forcibly.
◎When the au IC Card is not attached properly or any trouble is found,
error messages are displayed.
◎Do not misplace the au IC Card once it is removed.
◎Do not insert the au IC Card attached with a conversion adapter. May
cause a fault.
◎Make sure to unplug the USB Type-C plug such as TypeC Common AC
Adapter 01/02 (sold separately) from the product when attaching or
removing the au IC Card.
◎The included SIM eject tool (sample) is required to attach/remove the au
IC Card.
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Attaching/Removing the au IC Card
Attaching the au IC Card
Before attaching the au IC Card, turn the product off.
Also, attach it with the display side turned up.
A Insert the tip of SIM eject tool (sample) into the au IC Card/
microSD memory card tray eject hole.
Insert it horizontally until the card tray comes out.
If you do not insert it horizontally, may cause a fault or damage.
B Pull out the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray.
C Put the au IC Card to the au IC Card/microSD memory card
tray with the IC (metal) side turned down.
Check the direction of the au IC Card and put it securely.
Not to let the au IC Card lift up from the card tray.
If the au IC Card does not fit the card tray, may cause a fault.
Notches
IC (metal)
D Insert the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray all the
way to the product straight and horizontally with the
display side turned up.
Push the Aareas securely and make sure there is no space between the
product and the card tray.
Attaching or removing the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray
◎Do not insert the au IC Card or microSD memory card into the product
directly. Insert the whole tray to the product after attaching the card to the
tray.
◎Take care not to lose or damage the removed au IC Card/microSD
memory card tray.
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◎When pulling out the card tray from the product, pull it slowly and
horizontally with the display side turned up.
•Pulling out the card tray forcefully or obliquely may cause damage.
•When pulling out the card tray with the display side turned down or the
product stood upright, the au IC Card or microSD memory card being
attached to the card tray may be off and cause loss.
◎When attaching the card tray, insert it slowly with the display side turned
up and make sure there is no space between the product and the card
tray.
•Do not insert the card tray with the wrong side down. Failure to do so
may cause damage it.
•Inserting the card tray not deeply enough may cause impairment of the
waterproof/dustproof property or prevent the product from functioning
properly.
•For details on closing the card tray, refer to “Closing the au IC Card/
microSD memory card tray” on the “Notes on Usage”.
Removing the au IC Card
Before removing the au IC Card, make sure to turn the product off.
Also, remove it with the display side turned up.
•For details on attaching or removing the au IC Card/microSD memory card
tray, refer to “Attaching the au IC Card” (zP.8).
A Pull out the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray using
the SIM eject tool (sample).
Take care not the au IC Card to be off from tray and lost when pulling out
it.
B Removing the au IC Card from the au IC Card/microSD
memory card tray.
C Insert the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray all the
way to the product straight and horizontally with the
display side turned up.
Using a microSD Memory Card
Attaching a microSD Memory Card
Before attaching a microSD memory card, make sure to turn the product off.
Also, attach it with the display side turned up.
•For details on attaching or removing the au IC Card/microSD memory card
tray, refer to “Attaching the au IC Card” (zP.8).
A Pull out the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray using
the SIM eject tool (sample).
B Put the microSD memory card to the au IC Card/microSD
memory card tray with the terminal (metal) side of the
memory card turned down.
Check the direction of the microSD memory card and put it securely.
Not to let the microSD memory card lift up from the card tray.
If the microSD memory card does not fit the card tray, may cause a fault.
C Insert the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray all the
way to the product straight and horizontally with the
display side turned up.
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◎Make sure that the top/bottom and front/rear of the microSD memory card
are facing correctly.
Attaching it forcibly may cause damage etc.
◎Do not touch the terminal part of a microSD memory card.
Removing the microSD Memory Card
Before removing a microSD memory, make sure to turn the product off.
Also, remove it with the display side turned up.
•For details on attaching or removing the au IC Card/microSD memory card
tray, refer to “Attaching the au IC Card” (zP.8).
A Pull out the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray using
the SIM eject tool (sample).
Take care not the au IC Card to be off from tray and lost when pulling out
it.
B Removing the microSD memory card from the au IC Card/
microSD memory card tray.
C Insert the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray all the
way to the product straight and horizontally with the
display side turned up.
◎The microSD memory card may become warm after a long time use, but
this is not a fault.
Charging
Charging
When you purchase the product, the internal battery is not fully charged. Be
sure to charge the internal battery before use.
•If the performance of the battery does not recover (e.g. the usable time after
each charge has become extremely short), the internal battery may be at the
end of service life. On the home screen →“App list screen” →[Settings] →
[System] →[About phone] →[Status] →[Battery status] to check the
charging performance of the internal battery.
•While charging, the battery icon is displayed with superimposed.
•For details on the charging/incoming indicator while charging, refer to
“Charging/Incoming indicator” (zP.16).
◎The product may become warm while charging, but this is normal.
◎Depending on the operation procedure and usage environment, the
temperature inside the product may get high and the product may even
get heated. In such case, charging may stop for security reasons.
◎Charging the internal battery while using the camera function etc. may
lengthen the charging time.
◎If you perform various operations with a specified charger (sold
separately) connected to the product, charging/discharging may take
place repeatedly in a short time. Frequently charging the internal battery
shortens its service life.
◎If you charge the internal battery when the battery has run out, the
charging/incoming indicator may not illuminate soon. However, charging
is in progress.
◎If the charging/incoming indicator flashes in red, force the power off
(zP.12) and turn the product on again. If the indicator continues to
flash, stop charging the internal battery and contact an au shop or the
Repair and Delivery Service Center.
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Charging with the Specified AC Adapter (Sold
Separately)
The followings are the explanation of how to connect TypeC Common AC
Adapter 02 (sold separately) to charge. For details on the specified AC
adapter (sold separately), refer to “Peripheral Devices” (zP.21).
A Insert the power plug of TypeC Common AC Adapter 02
(sold separately) into a 100V AC outlet.
B Insert the USB Type-C plug of TypeC Common AC Adapter
02 (sold separately) to the external connection jack of the
product in the direction of the arrow.
100V AC
outlet
TypeC Common AC Adapter
02 (sold separately)
External
connection jack
USB Type-C plug
C When charging is finished, pull out the USB Type-C plug of
TypeC Common AC Adapter 02 (sold separately) straight
from the external connection jack of the product.
D Unplug the power plug of TypeC Common AC Adapter 02
(sold separately) from the outlet.
◎Although you can charge the internal battery while the power is turned
on, charging time lengthens.
Turning the Power On/Off
Turning the Power On
A f(hold down for at least 3 seconds) while the product
is turned off.
◎The initial setting of the touch panel will be executed until “AQUOS”
disappears from the screen after the power is turned on. Do not touch
the screen, otherwise touch panel operations may not be performed
properly.
◎When you turn the power on for the first time after purchasing the
product, the initial setting screen is displayed automatically. For details
on the initial setting, refer to “Setting Guide” available on the au
homepage.
Turning the Power Off
A f(hold down for at least 2 seconds).
B [Power off].
■Restarting the Product
You can restart the product after turning it off.
A f(hold down for at least 2 seconds).
B [Restart].
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■Turning the Power Off Forcibly
You can force the product to turn off if the screen freezes or you are unable to
turn the product off.
A f(hold down for at least 8 seconds).
Release your finger after the product vibrates to turn the power off.
◎If the power is turned off forcibly, unsaved data will be deleted. Do not
turn the power off forcibly unless you cannot operate the product.
■Booting in Safe Mode
Turn the product off then boot it in a state close to that at time of purchase.
If operation of the product is unstable, it may be due to applications installed
after purchasing the product. If symptoms improve when booted in safe mode,
uninstalling the applications you installed may remedy symptoms.
A f(hold down for at least 2 seconds).
B Long touch “Power off” →[OK].
“Safe mode” is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
To end safe mode, restart the product.
◎When the product is turned off, you can boot it in safe mode by f(hold
down for at least 3 seconds) to turn it on, and then holding down d
until the lock screen is displayed after the AQUOS logo appears.
◎It is recommended that you back up your data on the product before
booting in safe mode.
◎Widgets that you yourself created may be deleted.
◎Safe mode is not a normal state for the product to be booted in. End safe
mode before normal use.
Turning the Screen On/Off
If you press for no operation is made for a specified time, the screen is
turned off.
■Turning the Screen On
A fwhile the screen is turned off.
◎When you put the product in your pocket, bag, etc., turn the screen off.
Not doing so may cause inadvertent operations.
■Turning the Screen On by Holding
If “Turn screen on by holding” is set, lift the product and keep it stationary to
turn the screen on. (This function is enabled when you purchase the product.)
◎In the following cases etc., the screen may not be turned on.
•When you are moving with the product held (while walking, getting in a
car, etc.)
•When you keep the product moving before or after lifting it
•When you lift the product vertically or horizontally
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Lock Screen
The lock screen is displayed if you turn the screen on.
If you register your fingerprint, you can unlock the screen just by touching the
fingerprint sensor.
《
Lock screen
》
A
Wallpaper
B
Notifications area
Notifications for missed calls/new mails/SMSs, etc. appear as a pop-up.
Double-tap notification for corresponding screen.
Drag notifications area down for list of notifications. Tap notifications for
corresponding screen.
C
Activate voice assistant
Swipe “ ” to top of screen to activate Google™ assistant.
D
Clock area
E
EMOPA area
When “エモパー” (EMOPA) is set to ON, various information delivered by
EMOPA is displayed.
F
Screen lock
Swipe “ ” to top of screen to unlock the screen.
•If a password, etc. is set in “Screen lock”, it is displayed as .
G
Activate camera
Swipe “ ” to the left of screen to activate “Camera” application.
Switching the Display Language to English
You can switch the display language for function names and other items to
English.
A On the home screen →“App list screen”
B [設定] (Settings).
C [システム] (System).
D [言語と入力] (Languages & input).
E [言語] (Languages).
F [言語を追加] (Add a language).
G [English] →[United States].
H Long touch “English (United States)” and drag it to the top
of the list.
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How to use the touch panel
■Tap/Double tap
Tap: Gently touch the screen and then immediately release your finger.
Double tap: Tap the same position twice.
•Select an item or icon displayed on the screen. If you operate double tap
while a still picture being displayed or a web page being viewed, the screen
is zoomed in/out.
■Long touch
Keep touching an item etc. with your finger.
•Depending on the item, available menus are displayed.
■Slide/Swipe/Drag
While your finger is gently touching the screen,
trace it to the desired direction or position.
•Scroll the screen or switch pages by tracing the
screen to the desired direction. Also, it can be
used to operate the gauge or bar when adjusting
volume or brightness (slide/swipe).
•Move an item or icon to the desired position
(drag).
■Flick
Quickly move (flick) the screen up/down or to the
left/right with your finger.
•Switch pages or input characters by flick.
■Pinch
Touch the screen with two fingers and widen
(pinch-out) or narrow (pinch-in) the fingers'
distance.
•Zoomed in/out on the web page, etc.
Using the AQUOS Home
AQUOS Home is a home app that consists of the home screen (Desktop
Sheet/Favorite Tray) and App list screen.
On the Desktop Sheet of the home screen, you can register shortcuts for
applications/functions and widgets, while on the Favorite Tray of the home
screen, you can register shortcuts for applications/functions. On the App list
screen, installed applications are displayed.
■Viewing the AQUOS Home
Swipe/flick up the home screen to switch to the App list screen.
Swipe/flick down the top of the App list screen to switch to the home screen.
《Home screen》《App list screen》
A
Status bar
B
Desktop Sheet
Flick it to the left or right to switch pages.
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C
App
D
Page Indicator
When switching pages on the Desktop Sheet, indicates the present display
position.
E
Favorite Tray
You can register a shortcut for the favorite applications and functions to
start quickly.
F
Navigation Bar
G
Search
Use quick search box.
H
Folder
Tap a folder →select a folder name to change the name. “Unnamed
Folder” is displayed on the folder without setting the name.
When the indicator is displayed by tapping the folder, flick it to the left or
right to switch pages.
I
Display the App list screen
Tap it to switch to the App list screen.
J
Search apps
Search installed apps etc.
Seeing Product's Status
Icons
The notification icons to notify you of a missed call, a new mail message, a
running operation, etc. are displayed on the left side of the status bar, while
the status icons to show the status of the product are on the right side.
■Main Notification Icons
Icon Description
Missed call
New au-mail message
New ＋メッセージ (+Message)/New SMS message
New PC-mail message
New Gmail™ message
Making a call, talking, receiving a call
Call on hold
Answer phone information
Available space on the internal memory being run out
Update available
Installation completion of application
Software update available
Icons collected
■Main Status Icons
Icon Description
Time
～Battery level
～: Battery level display : No battery
•While charging, the battery icon is displayed with
superimposed.
•You can allow percentage of the remaining battery level to be
displayed on the left side of the battery icon.
Airplane mode set
～Signal strength (Receiving electric field)
～: Level display : Out of service area
•The icon indicating network is displayed at the upper left.
: LTE/WiMAX 2+ available*
•During a communication, the icon is displayed with
superimposed.
Roaming
Manner mode status
: Standard manner mode : Total silence mode
: Alarms only mode : Priority only mode
During a call using hands-free
Microphone set to “Mute” during a call
Answer phone set
: No Answer phone
: Answer phone (1 to 49 entries)
: Answer phone (50 entries)
* Both “LTE” and “WiMAX 2+” networks are available. “4G” is displayed for either
network. Your cell phone connects to the network deemed to be the least congested
according to the network traffic.
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Using the Notification/Status Panel
In the notification/status panel, you can check the details on notification icons
and status icons or activate an application corresponding to the icon.
You can also set the manner mode, Airplane mode, etc.
■Displaying the notification panel
A Slide the status bar down.
■Displaying the status panel
A Drag the status bar down with your two fingers.
■Viewing the Notification/Status Panel
《Notification panel》
《Status panel》
A
Function buttons
Change settings of the frequently used function. Operations are different
depending on the functions.
•In the status panel, flick it to the left or right to switch pages.
B
Notification
Check the status of the product and notifications. Tap notifications to
activate corresponding application.
•Flick notifications to the left or right to delete them. Some notifications
cannot be deleted.
•Slide the displayed area up to view hidden notifications.
•Slide notifications up or down using two fingers or pinch in/pinch out to
switch between detailed and simple views. In the detailed view, reply
messages etc. from the displayed menu directly.
•Long touch notification to make notification settings for the application.
C
Settings
Tap it to make various settings for the product.
D
Switching button
Tap it to switch the notification panel and status panel.
E
Clear all
Tap it to clear all the notifications. You may not be able to delete a
notification depending on the notification.
F
Brightness adjusting bar
Slide the bar to set the brightness.
G
Edit
Change or rearrange the displayed function buttons.
◎Slide the screen up/down to switch the notification panel/status panel.
Charging/Incoming indicator
Indicate to charge the product or notify you of the battery level status while
charging, and a missed call, receiving a mail, etc. by illuminating/flashing the
charging/incoming indicator.
State of
indicator Color State of indicator
Illuminating Red Charging in progress (Battery level is approx. 94%
or less)
Illuminating Green Charging in progress (Battery level is approx. 95%
or more)
Flashing Red Charging unavailable
Flashing White New notification such as a missed call
•You can set the charging/incoming indicator depending on apps.
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◎When the display is on, the charging/incoming indicator which notifies
you of new notification such as a missed call does not flash. Check
notification icons on the notification/status panel.
◎While connecting a specified charger (sold separately) to the product
even after charging is complete (battery level is 100%), it keeps
illuminating in green.
Setting the Manner Mode
Set not to disturb others around you in public.
A Display the status panel →[Manner mode] →Set to ON.
《Manner mode setting screen》
A
Type of manner mode
B
Explanation of operations
C
Duration until disabling manner mode
D
More settings
E
ON/OFF setting
Tap it to switch ON/OFF of the manner mode.
F
Done
Finish the manner mode setting.
Setting App Permissions
When you activate applications/functions to access to the function or
information of the product for the first time, the confirmation screen for
requesting the permission of access authority is displayed.
Example: Activating Album
A On the confirmation screen of “First things first” →[NEXT].
B [DENY]/[ALLOW].
In general, tap “ALLOW” and allow the application to use the functions.
If there are multiple functions to use, operate in the same way.
■Setting Functions to Use
You can make settings for the functions to use by following steps below as
well.
■Setting functions to use by application
A On the home screen →“App list screen” →[Settings] →
[Apps & notifications] →[App info].
B Select an application →[Permissions].
C Select a function.
■Setting applications to use by function
A On the home screen →“App list screen” →[Settings] →
[Apps & notifications] →[App permissions].
B Select a function.
C Select an application.
◎If you deny the permission, the application/function may not be activated
or the use of function may be restricted.
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◎The explanation screen for permissions may be displayed depending on
the applications/functions. Also, multiple confirmation screens may be
displayed or the displayed contents may differ. Check the displayed
contents carefully and follow the on-screen instructions.
◎In this manual, some description of the confirmation screens may be
omitted.
Character entry
Switching Input Methods
You can switch input methods for character entry.
* Following operation explanations use “Japanese S-Shoin”.
A On the character entry screen, [ ] →[Japanese S-Shoin].
Switching Software Keyboards
Use software keyboards to enter character.
Software keyboards appear when selecting the entry field in the character
entry screen such as registering contacts or composing mails.
You can use the following software keyboards in the product.
* Following operation explanations use “Japanese S-Shoin”.
12 keyboard Characters are assigned in the same order as general
cell phones. Enter character by tapping a character
entry key repeatedly and switching the character.
QWERTY Characters are assigned in the same order as general
PCs. Enter character by tapping a character entry key.
A On the character entry screen, [ ] →[Input UI] →
[QWERTY keyboard]/[12 keyboard].
■Flick Input
When using the key which several characters and functions are assigned to,
you can select a character and function by flicking up/down or to the left/right.
When touching a key, candidates which can be selected by flick input appear.
You can entry a character or select a function by flicking to the desired
direction a character or function is displayed. e.g. only tap “ ” to enter “a”,
and flick “ ” to the left to enter “b”.
Tap “ ” Flick to
the left
Making Calls
Entering a Phone Number and Making a Call
A On the home screen →[ ] →[ ].
The dial screen is displayed.
B Enter a phone number.
When calling to a land-line phone, always enter the city code even when
it is a local number.
C [] →Call.
The call screen is displayed.
Press u/dduring a call to adjust call volume (the other party's voice
volume).
D [ ]
■Putting a Current Call on Hold
While the call is on hold, guidance is played for the other party.
A In the call screen →[Hold].
The call is put on hold and the guidance is played for the other party.
Tap “ ” while putting a call on hold to disable hold.
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Making Calls Using History
A On the home screen →[ ] →[ ].
The history list screen is displayed.
Using Contact Lists
A On the home screen →[ ] →[ ].
You can make a call by selecting a contact and tapping the phone
number field.
Receiving Calls
When receiving a call, followings are displayed.
•If the other party's makes a call with a notified phone number, the phone
number is displayed on the screen. If the phone number is registered in the
phonebook, its name is displayed.
•If the other party's makes a call with an unnotified phone number, the reason
is displayed on the screen.
“Private number”, “Payphone” and “Unknown*”
* Call from the phone whose numbers cannot be notified.
A Swipe “ ” up while an incoming call is arriving.
When a call arrives while the backlight is on (except when the lock screen
is displayed), tap “ANSWER”.
B Call →[ ].
Checking Your Own Phone Number
A On the home screen →“App list screen” →[Settings].
Your own phone number is displayed below “Phone number”.
Setting Airplane mode
A On the home screen →“App list screen” →[Settings] →
[Network & Internet] →[Airplane mode].
Product's Storage
You can save data on the internal memory and the microSD memory card.
Internal memory Save application, data on each application, media files
such as images shot by screenshot.
microSD memory
card
Save media files etc.
Updating Software
The product supports the software update.
The software update function can also be used for operating system updates.
An operating system update is a software update which also includes
updating of the product's operating system.
A On the home screen →“App list screen” →[Settings] →
[System] →[System update].
Start to check whether software update is necessary or not. Tap “Check
for update” to check it. When it is necessary, you can download and
install data for software update.
•Slide the status bar down, tap the notification and follow the on-screen
when appears in the status bar.
•You can use other functions even while updating software.
B [Download and install] →[Restart now].
■Notes on Software Update
•You are charged for data communication when connecting to the Internet
from the product by using data communication. Large-volume data
communication occurs in particular for operating system updates. Use of
Wi-Fi®is recommended.
•When software update is necessary, you will be informed on au homepage,
etc. For details, contact an au shop or Customer Service Center (call toll-free
157). In addition, users of the SHV42 will receive a notice from au, when
software update is necessary to improve the functionality of the SHV42.
•It is recommended to back up your data before updating software.
•Restarting the product is needed to complete updating.
•If the software update has failed or stopped, perform the same procedures
again.
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