Aquos R8 pro User manual

AQUOS R8 pro
User Guide

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AQUOS R8 pro
AQUOS R8 pro
User Guide Contents
Introduction
About the User Guide........................................................ 3
Getting Started
Package Contents............................................................... 6
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
eSIM......................................................................................8
SIM Card............................................................................ 11
Internal Storage and SD Card......................................... 14
Charging Handset..............................................................19
Power On/Off................................................................... 21
Making Initial Settings.................................................... 22
Google Account................................................................. 25
Unlocking Screen...............................................................27
Basic Operations
Basic Operations...............................................................30
Using Touchscreen............................................................ 31
Using Manner Mode.......................................................... 32
Using Airplane Mode.........................................................34
Text Entry.........................................................................35
Using Fingerprint Authentication Function....................36
Updating the System........................................................39
Handset Interface
Handset Screens............................................................... 42
Icons at Display Top (Status Bar)...................................50
Checking Notifications (Notifications Window).............52
Checking Notifications (Quick Settings Window).......... 54
Phone
Placing/Answering Calls...................................................58
Optional Services..............................................................63
Handset Phone Number.................................................... 70
Address Book.................................................................... 71
Messaging
Sending Messages (＋メッセージ (+Message))................ 76
Using Gmail....................................................................... 77
Internet
Using the Internet (Chrome)............................................82
Camera
Capturing Photos/Videos................................................. 88
Viewing & Managing Photos/Videos (Photos)................ 93
Application Basics
Confirmation when First Activating Applications......... 98
Applications.....................................................................102
Adding/Deleting Applications........................................ 104
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®
Connecting by Wi-Fi.......................................................110

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Using Bluetooth® Function............................................ 116
Handset Settings
About Settings............................................................... 122
Data Usage Settings...................................................... 123
Battery Settings.............................................................128
Sound & Vibration Settings.......................................... 131
Display Settings............................................................. 138
AQUOS Tricks Settings..................................................143
Security & Privacy Settings..........................................150
Location Settings........................................................... 164
System Settings..............................................................165
Other Handset Settings.................................................172
Global Services
Global Roaming............................................................... 192
Calling from Outside Japan...........................................193
Warranty/Specifications/Customer Service
Warranty & After-Sales Service................................... 198
Specifications..................................................................198
Customer Service............................................................200
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions.........................................................202
Important Product Information.....................................212
Handset & Hardware Care............................................. 213
General Notes................................................................. 215
RF Exposure Information of This Product................... 218
Water & Dust Resistance.............................................. 219

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Introduction AQUOS R8 pro
Introduction
About the User Guide
In the User Guide, most operation descriptions are based on
the handset at time of purchase.
Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for Home Screen
(AQUOS Home). Some operation descriptions may be omitted.
The information in the User Guide is subject to change
without prior notice.
Before Using This Product
Read "Safety Precautions" thoroughly beforehand for proper
usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract
conditions.
Data Communication
・Handset is designed to be always connected to the Internet.
Communication is initiated automatically for some functions
such as data syncing.
・Large-volume data communication, such as downloading
applications and viewing videos, incurs expensive
transmission fees. Subscription to a flat-rate plan is
strongly recommended.
・Even if connected by Wi-Fi, some applications and services
incur transmission fees.
Screenshots & Key Labels
Screenshots in the User Guide may differ in appearance with
actual Display. Key labels in the User Guide are simplified for
description purposes and differ with actual Display.
Other Notations
In the User Guide, the product is referred to as "handset."
microSD™/microSDHC™/microSDXC™ Card is referred to as "SD
Card."
"A301SH" here refers to this mobile phone "AQUOS R8 pro."

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Getting Started
Package Contents............................................................... 6
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
eSIM......................................................................................8
SIM Card............................................................................ 11
Internal Storage and SD Card......................................... 14
Charging Handset..............................................................19
Power On/Off................................................................... 21
Making Initial Settings.................................................... 22
Google Account................................................................. 25
Unlocking Screen...............................................................27

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Package Contents
Package Contents
・Handset (AQUOS R8 pro)
・Battery is built into handset.
・Handset back cover is not removable.
・Quick Switch Adapter (Complimentary sample)
・SIM Removal Tool (Complimentary sample)
・クイックスタート (Japanese)
・お願いとご注意 (Japanese)
Parts & Functions
Handset (Front)
Name Description
Earpiece/
Speaker Hear the other party's voice here.
Front
Camera Use to shoot photos or videos of yourself.
Display Touchscreen-type display; operate with
your fingers on Display.
Proximity/
Light Sensor1
Proximity Sensor prevents Touchscreen
misoperation during calls. Light Sensor
adjusts Display brightness according to
ambient light.
Fingerprint
Sensor1
Use fingerprint authentication to unlock
screen.
1 Do not apply stickers or other coverings over the sensors.

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Handset (Back and Sides)
Name Description
Mic
Use while recording videos or when talking
through Speakerphone.
Make sure not to cover Mic.
Card Tray Insert/remove SD Card and SIM Card.
Distance
measurement
sensor
Depth sensor to realize impressive bokeh
softfocusing in portrait mode.
FeliCa mark Hold up to reader/writer to use NFC/
Osaifu-Keitai®.
Speaker Listen to music, video sound, etc.
Earphones-
Microphone
Jack
Connect stereo earphones with mic
(commercially available) here.
Standard
Camera Capture photos and videos.
Spectrum
Sensor
Adjust white balance of subject, which
is easily affected by differences in
light sources, and enable capturing with
faithful colors.
Mobile
Light Use as a camera flash, flashlight, etc.
Wireless
charging point
Align with this point when charging with
the wireless charger.
External
Connection
Jack
Connect USB Type-C™ plug such as AC
adapter.
Mic/
Recorder Mic
Use during calls while handset is held up
to ear.
Use as Mic while recording videos, on
speech recognition, or when talking to
emopa.
Make sure not to cover Mic/Recorder Mic.
Handset Keys
Name Description
Volume Up
Key Increase volume.
Volume
Down Key Decrease volume.
Power Key Turn Display off/on. Long Press to power
on or activate Google Assistant™.1
1 Other applications can also be set up to activate. Also set
whether to activate Camera by pressing Power Key twice.
See "Quick Operation Settings" for details.

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eSIM
eSIM is a type of SIM that is embedded in a device. If your
device supports an eSIM, you only need to set up a service
plan that you purchased with eSIM and start using it. You
don't need a USIM card.
Handling eSIM
To learn about setting up your service plan with eSIM, see
the following website.
https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/support/product/sim/
esim/ (Japanese)
Download your service plan with eSIM
In Home Screen, (Settings) Network & internet
Download a SIM instead?
Next
Scan a QR code
・Depending on the situation, the above step may not be
displayed and skip to the next step.
Download
Enter verification code Continue

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Close
Your service plan with eSIM is downloaded.
・To set up eSIM, Tap Settings . Continue by following
onscreen prompts.
Enable or disable eSIM
In Home Screen, (Settings) Network & internet
SIMs
SoftBank XXXX for "DOWNLOADED SIM"
Use SIM

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Yes
You can set enabling or disabling eSIM.
・Tap Use SIM to enable eSIM.
Erase your service plan with eSIM
In Home Screen, (Settings) Network & internet
SIMs
SoftBank XXXX for "DOWNLOADED SIM"
Erase SIM

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Erase
Your service plan with eSIM is erased.
Restart your service plan with eSIM
after erasing it
Your service plan with eSIM is not terminated by erasing
it. To restart it, you need a new QR code to download the
plan again.
SIM Card
SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other
customer information.
Handling SIM Card
Check the following regarding SIM Card handling.
IC (gold) chip
・For SIM Card handling, see SoftBank Website.
https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/support/protect/usim/
(Japanese)
・Avoid applying labels. May damage SIM Card.
・SIM is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.
・Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
・Always keep the IC (gold) chip clean.
SIM Card Cautions
Observe the following when using SIM Card.
・Within Japan, SIM Card must be installed to make
emergency calls (110, 119, 118).
・Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service
if your SIM Card or handset (SIM Card inserted) is lost/
stolen. For details, contact Customer Service.
・Customer is responsible for any damage caused by
inserting SIM Card in an other-brand IC card reader, etc.
SoftBank Corp. is not responsible in such case.
・It is recommended that you back up information that is
saved on SIM Card. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for
damages from saved information that is lost.
・Always power off handset before inserting/removing SIM
Card.
・Note that SIM Card specifications and performance may
change without notice.
・Return SIM Card to SoftBank Corp. when canceling
subscription.
・SIM Card is the property of SoftBank Corp.
・Returned SIM Cards are recycled for environmental
purposes.
・Some services, functions, etc. may have restrictions when
an other-carrier SIM card is used. SoftBank Corp. does
not guarantee operation whatsoever.
Inserting SIM Card
Always power off beforehand.
・Set SIM Card in Card Tray beforehand. Do not insert SIM
Card without setting it in Card Tray.

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With Display upward, insert SIM Removal Tool in removal hole
in Card Tray
・Press firmly and straight until Card Tray ejects.
Pull out Card Tray
・With Display upward, pull out Card Tray. Pulling out Card
Tray with Display downward or handset held upright can
allow SIM Card to fall from Card Tray and become misplaced.
・Do not pull Card Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may
result. Gently pull Card Tray out horizontally.
Set SIM Card in Card Tray
・Place gently, noting orientation of SIM Card (notch/IC (gold)
chip facing down).
・Make sure SIM Card is in Card Tray. Inserting Card Tray with
SIM Card on its edge may cause damage.
Check SIM Card Tray Slot
・SIM Card Tray Slot is on the display side.
・On the back side is SD Card Slot. Do not insert wrongly.
Insert Card Tray in SIM Card Tray Slot
SIM Card is inserted.
・Do not insert Card Tray upside down.
・Insert gently all the way horizontally in direction shown.
・Push Card Tray firmly where circled (○) so that there is no
gap between handset and Card Tray.
・To maintain water and dust resistance, use handset with
Card Tray completely closed.

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Removing SIM Card
Always power off beforehand.
With Display upward, insert SIM Removal Tool in removal hole
in Card Tray
・Press firmly and straight until Card Tray ejects.
Pull out Card Tray
・With Display upward, pull out Card Tray. Pulling out Card
Tray with Display downward or handset held upright can
allow SIM Card to fall from Card Tray and become misplaced.
・Do not pull Card Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may
result. Gently pull Card Tray out horizontally.
Remove SIM Card
Check SIM Card Tray Slot
・SIM Card Tray Slot is on the display side.
・On the back side is SD Card Slot. Do not insert wrongly.
Insert Card Tray in SIM Card Tray Slot
SIM Card is removed.
・Do not insert Card Tray upside down.
・Insert gently all the way horizontally in direction shown.
・Push Card Tray firmly where circled (○) so that there is no
gap between handset and Card Tray.
・To maintain water and dust resistance, use handset with
Card Tray completely closed.

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Internal Storage and SD Card
Handset supports SD Card up to 1 TB. Some SD Cards may not
operate properly.
Internal storage can be used for saving data including system
data, applications, and video and photos taken with Camera.
Internal Storage/SD Card Cautions
Data on Internal Storage/SD Card
Data on internal storage/SD Card may be lost/altered
due to accidents, malfunctions, repairs, handset upgrade/
replacement, mishandling, etc. Back up important data
regularly. SoftBank Corp. is not liable for any damages
resulting from loss/alteration of data.
・Do not insert or remove SD Card forcefully.
・Do not touch terminals or expose them to metal objects.
・Never power off while reading or writing data.
・Make sure not to erase or overwrite data accidentally.
microSDXC Card
Handset supports microSDXC Cards (SDXC-compatible SD
Cards). microSDXC Cards are supported by SDXC-compatible
devices only.
Exchanging Data with Non-SDXC-Compatible
Devices
To exchange data between handset and non-SDXC-
compatible devices, use SD Cards (microSD/microSDHC
Cards) supported by handset and those devices. Inserting a
microSDXC Card used on handset in a non-SDXC-compatible
device may corrupt card data. In such cases, do not format
the microSDXC Card on that device even if prompted to do
so.
Formatting deletes all microSDXC Card data and changes
the file system. The original storage capacity may
be unavailable after formatting. To use a corrupted
microSDXC Card, format it on an SDXC-compatible device.
Save Location
By default, data, including photos and videos taken
with handset, is saved in internal storage. Even with
downloaded commercially-available applications described
as saving data on SD Card, data is saved in internal
storage.
・To save photos and videos taken with handset on SD
Card, insert SD Card before using Camera, then change
save location as follows.
In Home Screen, (Camera) Common
Save To SD card
SD Card Caution
Keep SD Card away from infants; may cause choking if
swallowed.
Inserting SD Card
Always power off beforehand.
With Display upward, insert SIM Removal Tool in removal hole
in Card Tray
・Press firmly and straight until Card Tray ejects.
Pull out Card Tray
・With Display upward, pull out Card Tray. Pulling out Card
Tray with Display downward or handset held upright can
allow SIM Card to fall from Card Tray and become misplaced.
・Do not pull Card Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may
result. Gently pull Card Tray out horizontally.
Check SD Card Slot
・SD Card Slot is on the back side.
・On the display side is SIM Card Tray Slot. Do not insert
wrongly.
Insert SD Card into SD Card Slot
・Set SD Card with the metal chip facing down.
・Use SIM Removal Tool to insert in the direction shown in the
figure until it clicks.

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Insert Card Tray in SIM Card Tray Slot
SD Card is inserted.
・Do not insert Card Tray upside down.
・Insert gently all the way horizontally in direction shown.
・Push Card Tray firmly where circled (○) so that there is no
gap between handset and Card Tray.
・To maintain water and dust resistance, use handset with
Card Tray completely closed.
Formatting SD Card
When using a new SD Card for the first time, always format it
on handset.
・Formatting erases all data on SD Card. Format SD Card with
caution.
・When formatting, keep handset charged or charge it
adequately beforehand.
・Insert SD Card beforehand. See "Inserting SD Card" for
details.
In Home Screen, (Settings)
Storage
This device

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SD card
Format
FORMAT SD CARD
Done
All data on SD Card is erased.

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Unmounting SD Card
In Home Screen, (Settings)
Storage
Storage menu opens.
This device
SD card
Eject
SD Card is unmounted.
Mounting SD Card
In Storage menu, This device SD card
Mount

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Removing SD Card
Always power off beforehand.
With Display upward, insert SIM Removal Tool in removal hole
in Card Tray
・Press firmly and straight until Card Tray ejects.
Pull out Card Tray
・With Display upward, pull out Card Tray. Pulling out Card
Tray with Display downward or handset held upright can
allow SIM Card to fall from Card Tray and become misplaced.
・Do not pull Card Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may
result. Gently pull Card Tray out horizontally.
Check SD Card Slot
・SD Card Slot is on the back side.
・On the display side is SIM Card Tray Slot.
Remove SD Card
・Use SIM Removal Tool to push in the direction shown in the
figure until it clicks.
Insert Card Tray in SIM Card Tray Slot
SD Card is removed.
・Do not insert Card Tray upside down.
・Insert gently all the way horizontally in direction shown.
・Push Card Tray firmly where circled (○) so that there is no
gap between handset and Card Tray.
・To maintain water and dust resistance, use handset with
Card Tray completely closed.