AU AQUOS SHV31 Quick start guide

Be sure to read this manual before use
NotesonUsage
•In this manual, the “AQUOS SERIE mini SHV31” is abbreviated as the
“SHV31” or the “product”.
•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”.
•For illustrations and descriptions in this manual, refer to “Basic Manual”
available on the au homepage and on the product.
January2015,1stEdition

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•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.
* “The Company” as appears in this manual refers to the following companies:
Sold by: KDDI CORPORATION, OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY
Manufactured by: SHARP CORPORATION
Exemptions
◎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.

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■Before using the product, thoroughly read these safety
precautions for proper use. After reading, store the precautions
in a safe place.
These “Safety Precautions” describe instructions that should be observed to
prevent damage to property or injury to the customer or others using the
product.
These instructions are divided into the following categories.
■Explanation of Indications Used in This Manual
*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
or pets.
Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)
DANGER
This symbol indicates the potential
and imminent danger of death or
serious injury*1 to a person.
WARNING
This symbol indicates the possibility
of death or serious injury*1 to a
person.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates the possibility
of personal minor injury*2 to a person
or physical damage*3.

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■Explanation of Graphic Symbols Used in This Manual
■Precautions Common to the Main Unit, Charger, au
Nano IC Card 04, Peripheral Devices
Indicates an action that
is not allowed.
Indicates that use in a
place where the
product is likely to get
wet or allowing the
product to get wet is not
allowed.
Indicates that handling
with wet hands is not
allowed.
Indicates an action that
must be done.
Indicates that
disassembly is not
allowed.
Indicates that the power
plug must be
disconnected from the
power outlet.
DANGER Be sure to read the following
hazards before use.
Be sure to use only the specified peripheral devices. Use of other
peripheral devices might cause overheating, ignition, rupture,
fault, or leakage of liquid.
Do not use, store or leave the product in hot places (e.g. by the
fire, near a heater, under a kotatsu, in direct sunlight, in a car in
the hot sun). Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, fault, fire or
injury.
Prohibited
Wetting
with water
prohibited
Wet hands
prohibited
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Disassembly
prohibited
Disconnect
plug from
power outlet
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Before entering an area where flammable gas is generated such
as a gas station, be sure to turn off the product. Do not charge
the battery. Failure to observe these precautions might cause the
gas to catch fire. In addition, when using Osaifu-Keitai®payment
function at a gas station, be sure to turn off the power in advance.
(If Osaifu-Keitai®has been locked, cancel the lock before turning
off the power.)
Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as
microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause
leakage of liquid, ignition, rupture, fault, fire or injury.
Do not throw the product into a fire or heat it. Doing so might
cause ignition, rupture or fire.
Do not short-circuit the external connection jack and the
earphone/microphone jack. Do not allow conductive foreign
objects (metal fragments, pencil leads, etc.) to come into contact
with or get inside a jack. Doing so might cause a fire, burns, a
fault due to heat generation.
When using a metal accessory etc., do not allow the metal part to
come in contact with the connection jack or power outlet. Doing
so might cause electric shock, ignition, injury or a fault.
Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for an extended
period. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture or fire by the
light-collecting mechanism of the lens.
The customer is not allowed to disassemble, modify or repair the
product. Doing so might cause a fault, ignition, electric shock, or
injury. The Company is not liable even in the event of any
nonconformities arising on the product or peripheral devices as a
result of modification, etc. Modification of the product is in
violation of the Radio Law.
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WARNING Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.
Do not drop or subject to strong impact, such as throwing. Doing
so might cause rupture, overheating, ignition or a fault.
Do not use outside when you can hear thunder. Doing so might
risk lightning strikes and electric shock.
Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the body touch
the external connection jack or earphone/microphone jack. Doing
so might cause electric shock, injury or a fault.
If the product is damaged because it is dropped or something,
and its display or camera lens cover is cracked or internal parts
are exposed, do not touch the cracked pieces or exposed parts
with your hands. Doing so might cause electric shock or injury
from damaged parts. Immediately discontinue use and contact
an au shop or Keitai Guarantee Service Center.
Never connect the microUSB plug when the product or specified
charger (sold separately) is wet.
While the product is water resistant, any water or foreign matter
on the product or microUSB plug when inserting the microUSB
plug while wet might cause electric shock or short circuit/
corrosion causing abnormal overheating, burnout, fire, burns, or
a fault.
Although the product has waterproof capability, do not use if
liquid such as water gets inside the product from the au Nano IC
Card 04/microSD memory card cover, etc. Continued use of the
product in this state might cause overheating, ignition or a fault.
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with water
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If charging is not completed after the specified charging time,
stop charging. Failure to do so might cause leakage of liquid,
overheating, rupture or ignition.
Do not leave in places within the reach of small children. Small
children might swallow part of the equipment by mistake and
choke on them, or might drop them by mistake and cause
accidents or injury.
CAUTION Be sure to read the following
cautions before use.
Do not store the product in places subject to direct sunlight (e.g.
in automobiles), places that get hot, places that get extremely
cold, and in humid or dusty places. Doing so might cause
overheating, ignition, deformation or a fault.
Do not leave on unstable places such as rocky stands or tilting
surfaces especially while the vibration mode is set. Dropping the
product may cause injury or damage. Also, pay sufficient
attention to impact, etc.
Do not cover or wrap the product with cloth, bedding, etc. while
using or charging the product. Doing so might cause fire, fault or
injury.
Do not touch the product or specified chargers (sold separately)
for a long time while charging. Doing so might cause
low-temperature burns.
Do not use power outlets or wiring apparatus beyond its rating.
Also, exceeding rating, for example, by connecting multiple
devices to a single power strip might cause overheating and fire.
Do not place near corrosive chemicals or in places where
corrosive gas is generated. Doing so might cause a fault or loss
of internal data.
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Stop use if there is smoke, abnormal odor or noise, excessive
overheating, or other abnormalities.
During charging, disconnect the specified charger (sold
separately) from the power outlet or the socket, make sure that
the product is not overheating before turning the power off and
contact an au shop or Keitai Guarantee Service Center. Also, if
you have dropped or damaged the product, do not continue to
use it in that state, and contact an au shop or Keitai Guarantee
Service Center.
When inserting an earphone, etc. into the product, adjust the
volume to the proper level. Setting too loud a volume or using the
earphone continuously for a long period of time might adversely
affect your ears. Also, raising the volume too high might prevent
you from hearing sounds around you, which might in turn lead to
a traffic accident at a railroad crossing or pedestrian crossing.
When adjusting the volume with an earphone, etc. inserted into
the product, raise the volume a little at a time. If you raise the
volume too much from the outset, sudden loud noise from the
earphone, etc. might adversely affect your ears.
When using a charger or external device, insert/remove the
connector straight to/from the jack. Inserting/removing in an
incorrect orientation might cause damage or a fault.
When small children use the equipment, have the guardian teach
them the proper handling procedures so as to avoid potential
dangerous situations. In addition, check that they are using the
equipment as directed during use. Failure to do so might cause
injury etc.
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■Main Unit
DANGER Be sure to read the following
hazards before use.
Do not puncture the product with a nail, hit it with a hammer or
step on it.
Doing so might cause leakage, overheating, rupture or ignition of
the internal battery.
WARNING Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.
Be careful not to have the product bitten by your pet.
Failure to do so might cause leakage, overheating, rupture or
ignition of the internal battery or fire or injury.
Do not use a cell phone while driving a car or riding a motorbike
or bicycle. Doing so may cause a traffic accident. Use of a cell
phone while driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law. Use
of a cell phone while riding a bicycle may be punishable by some
regulations.
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.
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.
If you commit a prohibited act while using the product on an
airplane, you might be punished by law.
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When using the product near an implanted pacemaker,
implanted cardioverter-defibrillator or other electronic medical
device, radio waves might affect these units and devices. So,
please observe the following.
1. Those with an implanted pacemaker or implanted
cardioverter-defibrillator should carry or use the product at
least 15 cm away from where the implant is.
2. Change to Airplane mode on the product beforehand or turn
the product off before entering a place where it may not be
possible to maintain a distance of 15 cm, such as where
movement is restricted, since there may be people with a
cardiac pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-defibrillator
nearby.
3. When a medical institution has laid down designated areas
where use of the product is prohibited or is not allowed to be
brought in, abide by the instructions of that medical institution.
4. When using electronic medical devices other than an
implanted pacemaker and implanted cardioverter-defibrillator
outside a medical institution (e.g. home medical treatment),
check individually with the manufacturer of the electronic
medical device regarding the influence of radio waves.
Stay alert to your surroundings when calling, messaging,
browsing the Internet, shooting photos, playing games, watching
TV (1Seg) or listening to music. Failure to do so might cause a fall
or traffic accident.
Do not send data by infrared communication with the infrared
port pointing toward eyes. Doing so might affect eyes. Also,
sending data with the infrared port pointing toward some other
infrared device might cause false operation, etc.
Do not point the illuminated light directly at someone's eyes. Be
especially careful not to shoot small children from a very close
distance. Do not use Mobile light near people's faces.
Eyesight may be temporarily affected leading to accidents.
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The materials of parts used on the product are as follows.
Do not light the mobile light toward a driver of a car, motorbike or
bicycle. If dazzled by the light, the driver might become unable to
drive and cause an accident.
Sometimes, very rarely some people demonstrate symptoms
such as temporary muscle spasms, loss of consciousness, etc.
by watching repeatedly flickering screens. Those with a past
history of this should consult with a physician beforehand.
CAUTION Be sure to read the following
cautions before use.
Use of the main unit in an automobile might sometimes affect
on-vehicle electronic devices, though this rarely happens. If this
happens, do not use since this may impair safe travel.
If you feel any abnormality with your skin, immediately consult a
dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs
depending on your physical constitution and condition.
Part Material Surface treatment
Outer case (side of display) PA resin - GF45% Acrylic UV cured
coating
External connection jack
(metal exterior)
SUS None
External connection jack
(metal terminal
reinforcement)
SUS None
External connection jack
(resin terminal portion)
PA resin None
External connection jack
(terminal connection)
Copper alloy None
Back cover PC + ABS resin Acrylic UV cured
coating
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au Nano IC Card 04/microSD
memory card cover (body)
PC resin Acrylic UV cured
coating
au Nano IC Card 04/microSD
memory card cover (hinge)
Elastomer resin None
au Nano IC Card 04/microSD
memory card cover (seal)
Silicon rubber None
au Nano IC Card 04 tray POM resin None
IMEI tray POM resin None
Earphone/Microphone jack Aluminum Anodized
Power key Aluminum Anodized
Volume up/down key PC resin Acrylic UV cured
coating
Display Reinforced glass None
Camera lens cover Reinforced glass Anti-smudge
coating/AR coating
Camera lens fringe Aluminum Anodized
Mobile light lens cover PC resin None
Infrared port cover PMMA resin Hard coating
Protective display film PET Hard coating,
fingerprint-resistant
coating
Do not bring the product close to magnetized objects such as
cash cards, floppy disks, credit cards, and prepaid cards. Doing
so might result in loss of recorded information.
Do not allow liquids, metal objects, burnable items, and other
foreign matter to get inside the microSD memory card slot. Doing
so might cause fire, electric shock, a fault, or injury.
Do not swing the product around by holding the strap, etc. Doing
so might cause an accident or damage.
Part Material Surface treatment
Prohibited
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Use the product with the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory
card cover closed. If the cover is open, dirt or water may get
inside causing a fault.
If you have a weak heart, be careful when setting the incoming
vibration and ringtone volume to prevent adverse effects on your
heart.
Pay attention to items becoming stuck to the main unit. The
speaker uses magnets, and so thumbtacks, pins, craft knife
blades, staples, and other metal objects sometimes become
stuck to the main unit, and cause unexpected injury.
Do not put the product directly on sand at a beach, etc. Sand or
other small particles might get inside the earpiece, mouthpiece,
speaker or earphone/microphone jack causing the volume to
drop. If sand gets inside the product, it might cause overheating
or a fault.
The product may become hot by prolonged use especially in
high-temperature environment. Be careful when using the
product touching your skin for a long time, as it might cause
low-temperature burns.
When using the product for calling or data communication, do not
keep the product in direct contact with your skin for a prolonged
period, or do not cover the product with paper, cloth, bedding,
etc. The product might get hot, causing fire, injury or a fault.
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■Internal Battery
(The internal battery of the product is a lithium-ion battery.)
The internal battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the
battery before using the product.
DANGER Be sure to read the following
hazards before use.
If the liquid leaking from inside gets on your skin or clothes,
immediately rinse it off with water to avoid injury. If the liquid gets
into your eyes, do not rub but wash your eyes with water, and
immediately consult a doctor to avoid the risk of losing your
eyesight.
The internal battery is a consumable item. If the performance of
the internal battery does not recover (e.g. the usable time after
each charge has become extremely short), the internal battery is
at the end of service life, so stop using it. Failure to do so might
cause overheating, ignition, rupture or leakage. Since the battery
is built-in type, the product will be kept at an au shop etc. and
charges will be incurred for repair. Also, you may not use the
product in certain period of time. Note that the length of service
life varies depending on the usage condition, etc.
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■Charger
WARNING Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.
Do not use at other voltages than the specified power supply
voltage. Doing so might cause ignition, fire, overheating, electric
shock or injury.
•Specified AC adapter (sold separately): 100 V AC to 240 V AC
Do not charge with voltage converter for overseas travel.
•Specified DC adapter (sold separately): 12/24 V DC (for
negative grounded vehicles only)
Firmly insert the power plug of the specified charger (sold
separately) into the power outlet or cigarette lighter socket down
to the base of its pins. Incomplete insertion of the power plug
might result in electric shock, overheating, ignition, fire, or injury.
Do not use damaged specified charger (sold separately) or loose
power outlets or cigarette lighter sockets.
If the fuse in the common DC adapter 03 (sold separately) blows,
replace it with a fuse of the specified type (250 V, 1 A). Replacing
with a different type of fuse might cause overheating or ignition.
(For information about fuse replacement, carefully read the
manual for the common DC adapter 03 (sold separately).)
Do not damage, modify, twist, pull or place a heavy object on the
cable of the specified charger (sold separately). Do not use a
damaged cable. Doing so might cause electric shock or short
circuit causing fire, a fault, or injury.
If you hear thunder, do not touch the AC adapter. Doing so might
cause an electric shock as a result of a lightning strike.
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Before cleaning the specified charger (sold separately), unplug
its power plug from the outlet or cigarette lighter socket. If the
plug remains plugged in when you clean the charger, it might
cause electric shock or short circuit causing fire, a fault, or injury.
Wipe off dust on the power plug. Failure to do so might cause fire,
burns or electric shock.
Place the common DC adapter 03 (sold separately) where it does
not hinder driving or safety equipment such as airbags. Failure to
do so might cause a traffic accident. Place the common DC
adapter 03 (sold separately) following the instructions of its
manual.
When the charger is not to be used for a long time, disconnect
the charger's power plug from the power outlet or cigarette lighter
socket. Failure to do so might cause fire or a fault.
Specified chargers (sold separately) are not waterproof. Never
use in places subject to direct splashing with water, pet urine,
etc. or in humid places such as a bathroom. Doing so might
cause overheating, fire, electric shock, or injury. In the event that
a charger is splashed with liquid, immediately disconnect its
power plug.
Do not plug in or unplug the specified charger (sold separately)
with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock, a fault, or
injury.
Disconnect
plug from
power outlet
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plug from
power outlet
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with water
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■au Nano IC Card 04
CAUTION Be sure to read the following
cautions before use.
When unplugging the power plug of the specified charger (sold
separately) from the outlet or cigarette lighter socket, hold the
charger to do so. If you pull the cable, it might be damaged,
causing overheating, ignition, electric shock, or injury.
WARNING Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.
Do not put the au Nano IC Card 04 in a cooking apparatus such
as a microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause
melting, overheating, fuming, loss of data or a fault.
CAUTION Be sure to read the following
cautions before use.
Be careful not to injure your hand or finger when attaching/
removing the au Nano IC Card 04.
Use only the devices specified by the Company to insert the au
Nano IC Card 04 in. Using a device not specified by the
Company might cause loss of data or a fault.
For the specified devices, contact an au shop or Customer
Service Center.
Disconnect
plug from
power outlet
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Do not disassemble or modify the au Nano IC Card 04. Doing so
might cause loss of data or a fault.
Do not use or leave the au Nano IC Card 04 in hot places such as
by a fire or a heater. Doing so might cause melting, fuming, loss
of data or a fault.
Do not throw the au Nano IC Card 04 into a fire or heat it. Doing
so might cause melting, fuming, loss of data or a fault.
Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au Nano IC Card 04 or
short-circuit it. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.
Do not drop the au Nano IC Card 04 or subject it to strong
impact. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.
Do not fold, bend or place a heavy object on the au Nano IC Card
04. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.
Do not wet the au Nano IC Card 04. Doing so might cause loss of
data or a fault.
Disassembly
prohibited
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Do not scratch the IC (metal) part of the au Nano IC Card 04.
Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.
Do not store the au Nano IC Card 04 in dusty places. Doing so
might cause loss of data or a fault.
Do not store the au Nano IC Card 04 in places exposed to direct
sunlight or hot and humid places. Doing so might cause loss of
data or a fault.
Store the au Nano IC Card 04 out of reach of small children.
Accidental swallow might cause asphyxiation, injury, etc.
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These precautions are provided to ensure that performance can be fully
demonstrated.
Thoroughly read these precautions to ensure correct use.
■Precautions common to the main unit, internal battery, 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 property (equivalent to IPX5 and IPX7) of the product,
use the product with the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory card cover
tightly closed.
Note that the waterproof property is not guaranteed in every usage
condition. Do not allow water to get inside the product or splash water on
the charger or optional accessories. Do not open/close the au Nano IC Card
04/microSD memory card cover in the rain or with water drops on the
surface of the product. Doing so might cause water intrusion resulting in
internal corrosion.
Malfunctions determined to be caused by 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
•Conversion cables
Handling Precautions