Aquos SHF33 Installation guide

Contents
SafetyPrecautions
BasicOperations
CharacterInput
Phone
AddressBook
Mail
LINE
Internet
Camera
1Seg
Settings
Appendix
BasicManual
SHF33

Preface
Thank you for buying the “AQUOS K SHF33” (simply called the
“SHF33” or the “product” from here on).
Before using the product, be sure to read the “Basic Manual” (this
manual) and “Setting Guide” available on the au homepage to ensure
correct use. After you have finished reading the manuals, be sure to
keep them accessible and store the printed manuals (“取扱説明書”
(Basic Manual) and “設定ガイド” (Setting Guide)) (Accessories) in
safe places so that you can refer to them whenever you need them. If
you lose the printed manuals (Accessories), contact an au shop or
Customer Service Center.
List of Packaged Items
Before you start using the product, make sure that you have all the
following packaged items with the product.
Warranty (Japanese)
SHF33
Battery Pack
(SHF31UAA)
•取扱説明書 (Basic Manual) (Japanese)
•設定ガイド (Setting Guide) (Japanese)
The following items are not included in the package.
•Desktop holder
•microSD memory card
•AC adapter
•Earphone
•microUSB 3.5mm conversion cable
•microUSB cable
•Purchase a specified charger (sold separately).
◎Illustrations of cell phones in this manual are only for reference.
They may look different from the actual product.
Operating Instructions
“” (Basic Manual) and “”
(Setting Guide)
The “Basic Manual” (this manual) and “Setting Guide” available on the
au homepage describe basic operations of major functions. Initial
settings, charging, and other preparations before using the product
for the first time are explained in the “Setting Guide”.
For detailed descriptions of various functions, refer to the “Full
Instruction Manual” (Japanese) available on the au homepage:
（http://www.au.kddi.com/support/mobile/guide/manual/）
•Company and product names described in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
The TM and ® marks are sometimes omitted.
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When Using the Product
Before you start using the product, be sure to read the “Safety
Precautions” to ensure correct use.
Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, check for
possible remedies in the following au Customer Support site of au
homepage:
（http://www.au.kddi.com/english/support/）
•Communication is not possible even inside the service area in
places where the signal does not reach (e.g. tunnels and
basements). Also, communication may not be possible in poor
reception areas. Communication may be interrupted if you move into
a poor reception areas during communications.
•Since this product uses radio waves, the possibility of
communication intercepts by third parties cannot be eliminated.
(Though the LTE/GSM/UMTS system has highly secure confidential
communication features.)
•VoLTE (LTE network) by au is used when connecting with emergency
responding organizations within Japan. You cannot connect using
3G (circuit-switched network).
•The product is compatible with the international roaming service.
Each network service varies depending on the area and service
content.
For details, refer to “auのネットワークサービス・海外利用” (au
Network Services/International Roaming) described in “Full
Instruction Manual” (Japanese) available on the au homepage.
•Since the product is a radio station under the Radio Law, you may
be asked to temporarily submit the product for inspection in
accordance with the Radio Law.
•The IMEI information of your cell phone is automatically sent to KDDI
CORPORATION for maintenance and monitoring operational status
of your cell phone.
•The product initiates data transmission regularly to obtain information
required for the product to operate including the time.
Communication charges are incurred separately.
•If you are using the product overseas, check the relevant laws and
regulations of the country/region you visit.
•The Company is not liable for any damages arising from
earthquakes, lightning, storms, floods or other natural disasters, as
well as fires, actions by third parties, other accidents, intentional or
mistaken operation by the customer, or use under other unusual
conditions outside the responsibility of the Company.
•The Company is not liable for any incidental damages (change/
disappearance of saved content, loss of business income, disruption
of business, etc.) arising from use of or inability to use the product. It
is recommended that you keep a copy of important phone numbers
etc.
•The Company is not liable for any damages arising from failure to
observe the described content of this manual.
•The Company is not liable for any damages arising, for example,
from malfunction caused by combination with connected devices or
software not related to the Company.
•Captured image data or downloaded data may sometimes be
altered or lost due to faults, repair or other handling of the product.
The Company is not liable for any damage or lost income resulting
from recovery of these data.
•It is recommended you keep a copy of important data on your PC's
hard disk, etc. Whatever the cause of the defect or malfunction may
be, the Company assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of
saved data.
•Contents saved in the product, such as contacts, mails and
bookmarks might be altered or lost by an accident, fault, repair or
mishandling. Be sure to keep a copy of important contents. Note that
the Company assumes no responsibility for any damages or lost
profits resulting from altered or lost contents.
•Note that content data (both charged or free content) saved on the
product cannot be returned to the customer when the product is
replaced for repair of a fault, for example.
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•The product uses liquid crystal for its main display. Wearing
polarizing sunglasses may result in the display appearing dark or
distorted due to the characteristics of the sunglasses and the angle
viewed at.
•The product uses liquid crystal for its main display. The main display
response speed may become slow when the ambient temperature is
low, which is due to the characteristics of liquid crystal and is not a
malfunction. The main display response speed will return to normal
at room temperature.
•Although the main display used on the product is made using
high-precision technology, some pixels (dots) might be lit or out at
all times. This is not a malfunction.
•Allowing the same image to be displayed on the sub-display for a
long period may leave a ghost image, however, this is not a
malfunction.
•You are recommended to store copies of individual data such as still
pictures/videos you took and music in your PC by sending each file
as mail attachment, etc. Note, however, that you may not be able to
make copies of some copyrighted data even by the above-
mentioned means.
•Do not discard together with regular trash. Please cooperate in the
collection of the product (and optional accessories) when it is no
longer needed to protect the environment and effectively use
resources. Old products are collected at au shops and other places.
* “The Company” as appears in this manual refers to the following companies:
Sold by: KDDI CORPORATION, OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY
Manufactured by: SHARP CORPORATION
◎Reproduction of the content of this manual in part or in whole is
prohibited.
◎The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
◎Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual.
Should you notice any unclear points, omissions, etc., feel free to
contact us.
Cell Phone Etiquette
 Use of cell phones is not allowed in the following places!
•Do not listen to music, watch videos or TV (1Seg) while driving a car
or motorbike, or riding a bicycle. Use of cell phones while driving a
car or motorbike is prohibited by law. (Use of cell phones while riding
a bicycle may also be punishable by law.) In addition, stay alert to the
traffic around you even when walking. Surrounding sounds might not
be heard clearly, and gazing at the screen may distract your attention
causing a traffic accident. Be especially careful at railroad crossings,
station platforms and pedestrian crossings.
•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.
•Be careful of sound leakage from earphones in trains or other places
with many people around you.
•Obtain the permission of other people before you take their photos
with the cell phone’s camera.
•Mind general etiquette when using the camera.
•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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Illustrations and Descriptions in This
Manual
Note on Key Illustrations
In this manual, the key illustrations are simplified as shown below.
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v
k
Pressing eor c................w
Pressing sor f................x
Pressing e, c, s, or f...d
Description of Operations for Selecting Item/Icon/
Key etc.
In this manual, descriptions enclosed in [ ] abbreviate the steps for
selecting an item/icon/onscreen button/etc. in the wor dmenu and
then pressing k (OK/Check/Set/Commit/Done).
Example:To edit address book contacts
1When the standby screen is displayed, press u
Select contact to edit u(Submenu) [Edit].
Indicates to select “Edit” with wand commit with k.
◎For details on key operation, refer to “Learn Basic Key
Operations” (▶P.47).
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Notes on Screenshots
Screenshots and operation instructions in this manual are based on
the product with an au Nano IC Card 04 inserted.
The screenshots are simplified and may look different from the actual
screens. Also, part of the screen may be omitted.
Actual screen In this manual
In this manual, part of the screen
such as icons are omitted.
◎Display descriptions in this manual are for the product with the
body color “royal green”.
◎Content at the bottom of the screen that can be operated by
pressing k, u, o, j, or lare indicated in parentheses, such
as u(Submenu).
* However, k(OK), k(Check), k(Set), k(Commit), and k(Done)
are abbreviated as konly.
◎Menu items, layers and icons described in this manual may be
different according to functions being used and conditions.
◎In this manual, “microSD™ memory card (commercially
available)” and “microSDHC™ 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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Contents
Preface........................................................................................ ii
List of Packaged Items.............................................................. ii
Operating Instructions .............................................................. ii
When Using the Product........................................................... 1
Cell Phone Etiquette.................................................................. 2
Illustrations and Descriptions in This Manual......................... 3
Contents ..................................................................................... 5
Safety Precautions..................................................... 7
Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)...........................................7
Handling Precautions ...................................................................18
Available Security Codes .............................................................23
Security Codes ...............................................................................23
PIN ..................................................................................................23
Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof/Shockproof Properties ...........24
Notes on Using Bluetooth®/Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) Functions..29
Precautions about Bluetooth®........................................................29
Precautions about Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®).......................................29
Frequency Band .............................................................................29
Voluntary Control of Radio Wave Interference ...........................31
Notes on Packet Communication Charge...................................31
Notes on Applications ..................................................................31
Basic Operations ..................................................... 32
Names and Functions of Parts ....................................................32
Using Touch Cruiser EX ...............................................................34
Operation with Touch Cruiser EX
....................................................35
Using the Magnifier.......................................................................36
Contents Switching the Display Language to English...............................36
Using the Standby Screen ...........................................................37
Using Favorites...............................................................................37
Using Indicator Icons/Shortcuts in the Standby Screen.................38
Using Information ...........................................................................38
Using the Status Bar
.....................................................................38
Icons ...............................................................................................38
Using the Notification/Status Panel.................................................39
Using the Sub-display ..................................................................40
Using the Normal Menu
................................................................42
About Applications .........................................................................46
Using the Simple Menu ................................................................46
Learn Common Operations..........................................................47
Learn Basic Key Operations...........................................................47
Using Checkboxes .........................................................................48
Character Input ........................................................ 49
Learn How to Enter Characters....................................................49
Phone........................................................................ 52
Making Calls..................................................................................52
Entering a Phone Number and Making a Call ................................52
Using Call Histories and Making a Call ..........................................53
Using Speed Dial and Making a Call..............................................55
Using Kantan Hasshin (Speech Recognition) and Making a Call..55
Making a Call with Voice party .......................................................56
Calling Overseas from au Phones (au International Call Service)..57
Receiving Calls .............................................................................58
Answering a Call.............................................................................58
Rejecting an Incoming Call.............................................................58
Rejecting a Call and Sending a Message (SMS) ...........................58
Checking Your Phone Number.....................................................59
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Contents
Checking Your Profile......................................................................59
Editing Your Profile..........................................................................59
Address Book........................................................... 60
Registering to the Address Book.................................................60
Using the Contacts List................................................................60
Displaying the Contacts List...........................................................60
Using Information Registered for Contacts................................61
Mail............................................................................ 62
Checking E-Mail ............................................................................62
Sending E-mail..............................................................................65
Receiving E-mail ...........................................................................66
Inquiring for and Receiving New Mail .........................................67
Sending SMS.................................................................................67
Receiving SMS ..............................................................................68
LINE........................................................................... 69
Using LINE.....................................................................................69
Internet...................................................................... 70
Accessing the Internet..................................................................70
Using Packet Communication .....................................................70
Using the Browser ........................................................................71
Using the Browser Menu ................................................................71
Increasing/Decreasing the Size of the Browser Screen/Text..........71
Operating the Browser with Touch Cruiser EX................................72
Camera...................................................................... 73
Before Using the Camera .............................................................73
Capturing Still Pictures/Video......................................................74
1Seg ...........................................................................76
1Seg ...............................................................................................76
Making Initial TV Settings.............................................................77
Viewing TV Programs....................................................................77
Viewing a TV Program ....................................................................77
Settings..................................................................... 79
Displaying the Settings Menu......................................................79
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) Function...................................................79
Using the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) Function..................................79
Turning the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) Function On .............................79
Connecting to a Wi-Fi®Network .....................................................79
Disconnecting from an Access Point..............................................80
Appendix .................................................................. 81
Introduction of Peripheral Devices..............................................81
Using an Earphone Microphone with Switch/Earphone
Microphone/Earphone ..................................................................82
Troubleshooting............................................................................83
Updating Software ........................................................................84
Remotely Locking the Product with Anshin Lock Service ........85
Using Keitai Sagasete Anshin (Keitai Search) Service .............86
After-Sales Service .......................................................................86
SIM-Unlocking the Product ..........................................................89
Main Specifications ......................................................................90
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of Cell Phones.........................91
CE Declaration of Conformity ......................................................92
FCC Notice.....................................................................................93
Export Administration Regulations.............................................94
Intellectual Property Rights .........................................................95
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)
Before using the product, thoroughly read these safety
precautions for proper use. After reading, store the
precautions in a safe place.
These precautions contain information intended to
prevent injury to the user and to surrounding people, as
well as damage to property, and must be observed at all
times.
The following symbols indicate the different degrees of
injury or damage that may occur if information provided is
not observed and the product is used improperly.
DANGER
This symbol indicates that “death or serious
injury*1 may directly and immediately result
from improper use”.
WARNING This symbol indicates that “death or serious
injury*1 may result from improper use”.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates that “minorinjury*2
and/or physical damage*3 may result from
improper use”.
*1 Serious injury: This refers to loss of sight, injury, burns (high- and
low-temperature), electric shock, broken bones, injuries
with residual aftereffects from poisoning, etc., and injuries
requiring hospital admission for treatment or long-term
hospital attendance as an outpatient.
*2 Minor injury: This refers to injuries, burns (high- and low-temperature),
electric shock, etc. that do not require hospital admission for
treatment or long-term hospital attendance as an outpatient.
*3 Physical damage: This refers to extended damage to buildings, furniture,
livestock, pets, etc.
Explanation of Graphic Symbols Used in This
Manual
Prohibited
Indicates an action
that is not allowed.
Wet hands
prohibited
Indicates that
handling with wet
hands is not allowed.
Disassembly
prohibited
Indicates that
disassembly is not
allowed.
Instruction
Indicates that
instructions specified
are compulsory
(must be followed).
Wetting
with water
prohibited
Indicates that use in
a place where the
product is likely to
get wet or allowing
the product to get
wet is not allowed.
Disconnect
plug from
power outlet
Indicates that the
power plug must be
disconnected from
the power outlet.
Precautions Common to the Main Unit, battery
pack, back cover, Charger, au Nano IC Card 04,
Peripheral Devices
DANGER
Prohibited
Do not use, store or leave the equipment in locations
subject to high temperatures or accumulation of heat
(near a fire or heating unit, in a kotatsu or bedding,
under direct sunlight, inside a vehicle on a hot day,
etc.).
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
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Safety Precautions
Prohibited
Do not place the equipment inside cooking appliances
such as microwave ovens and induction cookers or
high pressure vessels such as pressure cookers, or
near them.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Prohibited
Do not sprinkle sand, soil or dirt on the equipment or
put the equipment directly on it. Also, do not touch the
equipment when sand etc. is adhering to your hand.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Refer to the following for details on waterproofness/
dustproofness.
▶P.24 “Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof/Shockproof
Properties”
Prohibited
Do not charge the equipment while it is wet with liquids
such as water (drinking water, sweat, seawater, pet
urine,etc.).
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Refer to the following for details on waterproofness.
▶P.24 “Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof/Shockproof
Properties”
Disassembly
prohibited
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the
equipment.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Wetting
with water
prohibited
Do not get the equipment wet with liquids such as
water (drinking water, sweat, seawater, pet urine, etc.).
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Refer to the following for details on waterproofness.
▶P.24 “Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof/Shockproof
Properties”
Wetting
with water
prohibited
Do not allow liquids such as water (drinking water,
sweat, seawater, pet urine, etc.) to get inside the
charging jack or external connection jack.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Refer to the following for details on waterproofness.
▶P.24 “Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof/Shockproof
Properties”
Instruction
Use only optional parts specified by au.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
WARNING
Prohibited
Do not subject the equipment to strong force, impacts
or vibration such as letting it fall, stepping on it or
throwing it.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Prohibited
Do not allow conductive materials (such as metal
objects and pencil lead) to come into contact with the
charging jack or external connection jack or dust to get
inside it.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Prohibited
Do not cover or wrap the equipment with bedding etc.
when using or charging.
May cause fires, burns, etc.
Instruction
If charging is not completed after the specified
charging time, stop charging.
May cause fires, burns, injury, etc. because of
overcharging.
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Safety Precautions
Instruction
Be sure to turn off the product and not to charge the
battery in locations where flammable gas may be
generated such as gas stations and where dust is
generated.
May cause explosions, fires etc. if using the equipment in
location where flammable gas etc. is generated.
To use Osaifu-Keitai®in locations such as gas stations, be
sure to turn off the power in advance.
(If Osaifu-Keitai lock is set, disable the lock before turning
off the power.)
Instruction
If any trouble such as an unusual odor, unusual noise,
smoking, overheating, discoloration or deformation is
found during use, charge or storage, follow the
instructions below.
•Unplug the power plug from the outlet.
•Turn off the product.
•Remove the battery pack from the product.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. if you do
not follow the instructions above.
CAUTION
Prohibited
Do not use a damaged equipment.
May cause fires, burns, injury, etc.
Prohibited
Do not leave the equipment on unstable surfaces, such
as on a wobbly table or sloped surface. Be very careful
while the vibrator is set.
May fall and cause injury etc.
Prohibited
Do not use or store the equipment in locations that are
subject to humidity, dust or high temperatures.
May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.
Refer to the following for details on waterproofness/
dustproofness.
▶P.24 “Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof/Shockproof
Properties”
Prohibited
If being used by a child, have a guardian teach him/her
the proper handling procedures and do not have him/
her use it improperly.
May cause injury etc.
Prohibited
Do not place the equipment where the young children
can reach it.
A young child may swallow the equipment, or suffer injury,
electric shock, etc.
Instruction
Be careful when using the product continuously for a
long time or charging because it may become warm.
Also, be careful not to touch it unintentionally for a
long time when you fall asleep etc.
The product, battery pack, or specified charger (sold
separately) may become warm when using an application,
a call, data
communication, watching TV or video, etc. for a long time
or charging. Directly touching a warmed part for a long
time may cause redness, itching, rashes, low-temperature
burns, etc. on your skin depending on your constitution or
health condition.
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Safety Precautions
Main Unit
DANGER
Prohibited
Do not throw the product into a fire or heat it.
May cause fires, burns, injury, etc. because of catching
fire, exploding, overheating or leaking of the battery.
Prohibited
Do not apply excessive force on the product such as
puncturing it with a nail (sharp object), hitting it with a
hammer (hard object) or stepping on it.
May cause fires, burns, injury, etc. because of catching
fire, exploding, overheating or leaking of the battery.
Instruction
If the substance etc. inside the display comes into
contact with your eyes or mouth, do not rub the
contacted area but immediately rinse the contacted
area with clean water. Then seek prompt medical
treatment.
May result in loss of eyesight, sick, etc. because of the
substance etc. inside the display.
WARNING
Prohibited
Do not send by infrared with the infrared port pointed
at ones eyes.
May adversely affect one’s eyes.
Prohibited
When using infrared communication, do not operate
with the infrared port pointed at the infrared device of a
household appliance.
May cause misoperation, accident, etc.
Prohibited
Do not point the illuminated light directly at someone's
eyes. Especially when you use it for young children,
keep sufficient distance from them.
Do not use Mobile light near people's faces. Eyesight may
be temporarily affected leading to accidents etc.
Prohibited
Do not illuminate or emit the mobile light at anyone
driving a car or other vehicles.
May prevent a driver from driving safely and cause a traffic
accident etc.
Prohibited
Do not watch the screen which is flashing repeatedly
for a long time.
May cause spasm or loss of consciousness.
Prohibited
Do not allow water or other liquids (drinking water,
sweat, seawater, pet urine, etc.), metal, flammable
material or other foreign object to enter the au Nano IC
Card 04 tray slot or microSD memory card slot on the
product.
Also, do not mistake the place and direction of the au
Nano IC Card 04 tray slot or microSD memory card slot.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Prohibited
Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight etc.
for an extended period.
May cause fires, burns, injury etc. because of the
light-collecting mechanism of the lens.
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Safety Precautions
Instruction
Turn off the product or set it to Airplane mode before
going aboard an airplane.
Since using the product on airplanes is restricted, follow
the instructions given by the respective airlines.
Failure to do so might affect an airplane's electronic
instrumentation.
If you commit a prohibited act while using the product on
an airplane, you may be punished by law.
Instruction
Follow the instructions given by the respective medical
institution regarding the use of the product in a
hospital.
Turn off the product in areas where the use of cell
phones is prohibited.
Failure to do so might cause interference with the
operation of electronic devices and electronic medical
devices.
Instruction
Keep the product away from the ears during a call in
which hands-free is set, while the ringtone is ringing,
during stand-by, etc.
When you attach the earphone/microphone etc. to the
product to play games, video/music, etc., do not make
the volume too loud.
Excessively high volume or using the product continuously
for a long time may damage your hearing etc.
Also, it may prevent you from hearing ambient sounds and
cause an accident.
Instruction
If you have a weak heart, take extra precautions when
setting functions such as the vibrator and ringtone
volume for incoming calls.
May have harmful effects on your heart.
Instruction
If you are using electronic medical equipment etc.,
contact the respective manufacturer or dealer to check
whether the operation of the equipment is affected by
signals.
May interfere with the operation of electronic medical
equipment etc.
Instruction
Turn off the product near high-precision electronic
devices or devices that use weak electronic signals.
May interfere with the operation of electronic devices.
Take particular care with the following devices
Hearing aids, implanted cardiac pacemakers, implanted
cardioverter-defibrillators, other electronic medical
equipment, other equipment controlled by electronic
signals, etc. If you use an implanted cardiac pacemaker,
mplanted cardioverter-defibrillator or other electronic
medical equipment, contact the respective manufacturer
or dealer to check whether the operation of the equipment
is affected by signals.
Instruction
If the display part or camera lens is damaged, be
careful of broken glass and the exposed inside of the
product.
May cause burns, injury, electric shock, etc. if you touch
the broken or exposed parts.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Prohibited
Do not swing the product around by holding the strap
etc.
May hit you or others around you, resulting in an accident
such as injury.
Prohibited
For using a motion sensor and geomagnetic sensor,
check the safety around, hold the product and do not
swing it more than necessary.
May cause an accident such as injury.
Prohibited
If the display is broken and the internal substance etc.
then leaks, do not get it on your skin (face, hands, etc.),
clothes, etc.
May result in loss of eyesight or harm to your skin etc.
If the internal substance etc. comes into contact with your
eyes, mouth, skin or clothes, immediately rinse the
contacted area with clean water.
Also, if it comes into contact with your eyes or mouth, seek
medical treatment immediately after rinsing the contacted
area.
Prohibited
Do not use more force than necessary when removing
the back cover.
May damage the back cover, cause injury, etc.
Prohibited
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when attaching the
back cover.
May cause injury, etc.
Prohibited
Do not use with the back cover not attached.
May cause burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Prohibited
Do not dispose of the product in ordinary garbage.
May cause fires, burns, injury, etc. because of catching
fire. Also, may damage to the environment. Take the
unnecessary product to a sales outlet such as an au shop
or follow the instructions by a local institution that handles
used products.
Instruction
If you use the product in a vehicle, contact the vehicle
manufacturer or dealer to check whether the operation
of the vehicle is affected by signals.
May interfere with the operation of electronic equipment in
some vehicle models. In this case, stop using the product.
Instruction
If any trouble on your skin is occurs due to using the
product, immediately stop using it and seek medical
treatment. Use of the product may cause itching,
rashes, eczema, etc. depending on your constitution or
health condition.
For details on materials of each part, refer to “Material List”
(▶P.17).
Instruction
Be careful not to pinch yourself (finger, etc.) when
opening/closing the product.
May cause injury, etc.
Instruction
Make sure that there is no metal (a blade of cutter,
staple, etc.) on the product because the earpiece
(receiver), and speaker section contain parts that
generate magnetic waves.
May cause injury etc. because of the adhered object.
Instruction
Look at the display in a well-lit place, keeping a certain
distance.
Eyesight may be weakened etc. if you look at it in a dark
place or closely.
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Safety Precautions
Battery Pack
DANGER
Prohibited
Do not allow anything metal (necklace, hairpin, etc.),
conductive, etc. to contact the connection terminal. Do
not carry or store together with such objects.
May cause the battery pack to ignite, rupture, overheat, or
leak, resulting in fire, burns, injury, etc.
Prohibited
If you cannot install the battery pack in the product, do
not force it in.
May cause the battery pack to ignite, rupture, overheat, or
leak, resulting in fire, burns, injury, etc.
Prohibited
Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or heat the
battery pack.
May cause the battery pack to ignite, rupture, overheat, or
leak, resulting in fire, burns, injury, etc.
Prohibited
Do not pierce with nail (sharp object), hammer (hard
object), step on, or otherwise subject to excessive
force.
May cause the battery pack to ignite, rupture, overheat, or
leak, resulting in fire, burns, injury, etc.
Instruction
Confirm the orientation of the battery pack before
installing in the product.
Installing in an incorrect orientation may cause the battery
pack to ignite, rupture, overheat, or leak, resulting in fire,
burns, injury, etc.
WARNING
Prohibited
If matter from the battery pack gets in your eyes,
immediately rinse with clean water and without rubbing,
and immediately seek medical attention.
Matter from the battery pack may cause blindness, affect
health, etc.
Prohibited
Do not use if there is anything abnormal such as odor,
overheating, discoloration, or deformation.
May cause the battery pack to ignite, rupture, overheat, or
leak, resulting in fire, burns, injury, etc.
Instruction
If the battery pack leaks or emits odor, immediately
discontinue use and keep away from flames.
Leaked fluid may catch fire, causing the battery pack to
ignite, rupture, etc.
Instruction
Do not allow pets or animals to chew on the battery
pack.
May cause the battery pack to ignite, rupture, overheat, or
leak, resulting in fire, burns, injury, etc.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Prohibited
If the battery pack leaks fluid, do not allow it to get on
skin (hands, face, etc.) or on clothing.
May cause blindness or harm skin.
If matter from the battery pack gets in your eyes or mouth,
or gets on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with
clean water.
If getting in your eyes or mouth, rinse and immediately
seek medical attention.
Prohibited
Do not dispose of with ordinary waste.
May cause ignition, resulting in fire, burns, injury, etc. May
also affect the environment. Tape the terminals of used
battery packs to insulate them and bring to an au shop or
other location accepting used battery packs, or cooperate
with local collection regulations.
Prohibited
Do not use or charge a wet battery pack.
May cause battery pack to ignite, rupture, overheat, or
leak, resulting in fire, burns, injury, etc.
Charger
WARNING
Prohibited
Do not use if the cord of the specified charger (sold
separately) is damaged.
May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.
Prohibited
Never use the specified charger (sold separately) or
desktop holder (sold separately) in humid locations
such as a bathroom.
May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.
Prohibited
Do not touch the specified charger (sold separately) if
you hear thunder.
May cause electric shock etc.
Prohibited
Do not short-circuit the charging jack when connected
to an outlet. Also, do not allow any part of your body
(hands, fingers, etc.) to come into contact with the
charging jack.
May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.
Prohibited
Do not place heavy objects on the cord of the specified
charger (sold separately) or apply excessive force on it
such as pulling it.
May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.
Prohibited
When plugging/unplugging the specified charger (sold
separately) into/from the outlet, do not allow metallic
straps or other metallic objects to come into contact
with the prongs of the plug.
May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.
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Safety Precautions
Prohibited
Do not connect the voltage converter for overseas
travel (travel converter) to the specified charger (sold
separately).
May catch fire, or cause overheat, electric shock, etc.
Prohibited
Do not apply excessive force on the connection part
with the specified charger (sold separately) connected
to the product.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Prohibited
Do not use the desktop holder (sold separately) in a
vehicle.
May cause an accident by falling and hindering driving.
The desktop holder assumes use indoors on a stable
surface.
Wet hands
prohibited
Do not handle the cord, charging jack or power plug of
the specified charger (sold separately) or desktop
holder (sold separately) with wet hands.
May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.
Instruction
Always use the specified power supply and voltage.
When using overseas, use the specified charger (sold
separately) that is available overseas.
Using the incorrect power supply and voltage may cause
fires, burns, electric shock, etc.
AC adapter: 100V AC (Connect only with a household AC
outlet)
AC adapter available overseas: 100 to 240V AC (Connect
only with a household AC outlet)
Instruction
Wipe off any dust on the power plug.
May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc. if you use the
power plug with dust adhering.
Instruction
Fully plug the specified charger (sold separately) into
the outlet.
May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc. if you do not
insert it securely.
Instruction
Always grasp the body of the specified charger (sold
separately) when unplugging the power plug from the
outlet. Do not apply excessive force on it such as pulling
the cord of the specified charger (sold separately).
May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc. since the cord
of the adapter is damaged by pulling it.
Instruction
When plugging/unplugging a specified charger (sold
separately) into/from the product, plug/unplug it
straightly toward the jack to connect, not applying
excessive force on it such as pulling the cord.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. if you do
not plug/unplug it correctly.
Instruction
If the charging jack is deformed such as bending it,
immediately stop using. Also, do not use the deformed
one by returning it to the original shape.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. because
of short circuit of it.
Disconnect
plug from
power outlet
Unplug the power plug of the specified charger (sold
separately) from the outlet when not using.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. if you
leave the power plug with it plugged into the outlet.
Disconnect
plug from
power outlet
If water or other liquids (drinking water, sweat,
seawater, pet urine, etc.) enter the equipment,
immediately remove the power plug from the outlet.
May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.
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Safety Precautions
Disconnect
plug from
power outlet
Always unplug the power plug from the outlet before
cleaning the equipment.
May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc. if you do not
unplug it.
CAUTION
Prohibited
Do not touch the specified charger (sold separately) for
a long time when connected to an outlet.
May cause burns etc.
au Nano IC Card 04
CAUTION
Instruction
Be careful with the cutting surface not to injure any
part of your body such as fingers when handling the au
Nano IC Card 04.
May cause injury etc.
Instruction
Be careful when attaching/removing the au Nano IC
Card 04.
May injure your hand or finger.
Use near Medical Instruments and Inside Medical
Facilities
WARNING
Instruction
If you have electronic medical equipment such as an
implanted cardiac pacemaker or an implanted
cardioverter-defibrillator, always carry or use your
product at least 15 cm away from your implant.
Electromagnetic signals may have harmful effects on the
operation of the electronic medical equipment.
Instruction
Patients receiving medical treatment away from a
medical facility (e.g. home treatment) who are using
electronic medical equipment other than implanted
cardiac pacemakers or implanted cardioverter-
defibrillators should consult the respective
manufacturers etc. for information regarding the effects
of signals on the equipment.
Electromagnetic signals may have harmful effects on the
operation of the electronic medical equipment.
Instruction
If there is any chance that the distance between the
product and a person closest to you may get shorter
than 15 cm such as when you cannot freely move
around, set the product not to emit radio wave in
advance (by setting Airplane mode, turning the power
off, etc.).
Somebody nearby may be equipped with electronic
medical equipment such as an implanted cardiac
pacemaker or an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator.
Electromagnetic signals may have harmful effects on the
operation of the electronic medical equipment.
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Safety Precautions
Instruction
Follow the instructions given by the respective medical
facilities regarding the use of the product on their
premises.
May have harmful effects on the operation of the electronic
medical equipment.
Material List
Main unit (SHF33)
Part Material/Surface treatment
Outer case Outer case (operation key sheet)
PET resin, UV hardened resin
Outer case (lower key circumference)
PA resin/Coating, Hard coating
Outer case (lower back)
PC+ABS resin/Coating, Hard coating
Outer case (main display frame)
PA resin/Coating, Hard coating
Outer case (main display back)
Acrylic resin/Hard coating
Outer case (main display side/hinge
side/tip)
PA resin/Coating, Hard coating
Main display Acrylic resin/Hard coating
Sub-display Acrylic resin/Imprinting, Hard coating
Hinge stopper POM resin
Hinge cover PC resin+ABS resin/Coating, Hard
coating
Hinge panel Acrylic resin/Imprinting, Hard coating
Camera lens Acrylic resin/Hard coating
Camera lens fringe Aluminum/Anodizing
Mobile light lens PC resin
Part Material/Surface treatment
Infrared port cover Acrylic resin
Center key UV hardened resin
Cursor key UV hardened resin
Key cosmetic (Cursor
key, Address book key,
etc.)
UV hardened resin
Address book key
Camera key
Mail key
Browser/Apps key
UV hardened resin
Call key
Clear key
Power/End call key
Number keys
UV hardened resin
Recent Apps key
Tethering key
UV hardened resin
Volume UP/DOWN key PC resin/Coating, Hard coating
Shutter/Manner key PC resin/Coating, Hard coating
Charger terminal SUS/Gold plating
Back cover PC resin+Silicon rubber/Coating, Hard
coating
Contacts Copper alloy/Gold plating
Cushion pads Silicon
au Nano IC Card 04 tray POM resin
Magnetic sheet Ferrite (mainly iron oxide)/PET film
(polyethylene terephthalate)
External connection jack
(resin portion)
PA resin
External connection jack
(metal portion)
SUS+Copper alloy/Tin plating, Gold
plating
Screw SUS
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Safety Precautions
Part Material/Surface treatment
Rubber seal Silicon rubber
Back cover cushion Urethane foam
Battery Pack
Part Material/Surface treatment
Outer PC resin+PET
Connection jack Copper alloy/Gold plating
Handling Precautions
These precautions are provided to prevent product faults and to
ensure that performance can be fully demonstrated.
Thoroughly read these precautions to ensure correct use.
Precautions common to the main unit, battery pack, back
cover, charger, au Nano IC Card 04, peripheral devices
●Do not apply excessive force to the product during use. Be sure
not to put the product into a tightly packed bag or place a heavy
object on the product in a bag. Sitting on the product in your
pocket might damage the display or internal circuit board resulting
in a malfunction.
Keeping an external device connected to the external connection
jack might damage the connector resulting in a malfunction. Such
damage and malfunction are not covered by the warranty, even if
there is no external damage.
●To ensure waterproof/dustproof property (equivalent to IPX5, IPX7
and IP5X) of the product, use the product with a specified back
cover tightly closed.
Note that the waterproof property is not guaranteed in every usage
condition. Do not allow foreign matter (liquid, dust, etc.) to get
inside the product or on the battery pack, charger, or optional
accessories. Do not open/close the back cover in the rain or with
any water on the surface of the product. Doing so might cause
water intrusion resulting in internal corrosion.
Malfunctions determined to be caused by such water intrusion are
not covered by the warranty.
●Do not use the product in extremely hot, cold or humid places. (Use
within an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C and humidity
range of 35% to 85%.)
•Charger
•Peripheral devices
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