AU GzOne 4G LTE Installation guide

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September 2012, 1st Edition
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Basic Manual
Appendix/Index
Safety Precautions/Notes on
Waterproof and Dustproof
Contents
Getting Ready
File Management
Settings
Phone
Tools/Applications
Basic Operation

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Preface
Thank you for buying the G’zOne TYPE-L (simply called the
“G’zOne” or the “product” from here on).
Before using the product, be sure to read the “Basic Manual” (this
PDF manual) on the au homepage to ensure correct use. After you
have finished reading this PDF manual, be sure to store it in safe
places so that you can retrieve them whenever you need them.
Operating Instructions
■“Setting Guide” / “Basic Manual” (This Manual)
These manuals describe basic operations of major functions.
For detailed descriptions of various functions, refer to the
“Instruction Manual” application (Japanese) that can be used on the
product or “取扱説明書詳細版” (Full Instruction Manual) (Japanese)
available on the au homepage:
http://www.au.kddi.com/torisetsu/index.html
•Company names and product names referred to in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.
■“Instruction Manual” Application (Japanese)
You can use the “Instruction Manual” application on the product to
confirm detailed operational procedures.
On the home screen, tap →[取扱説明書].
•When using the application for the first time, you must download
and install it following the on-screen instructions.
■Downloading Manuals
You can download the “Basic Manual” (this PDF manual) and the
“Instruction Manual” (Accessory) (Japanese) or “Full Instruction
Manual” (Japanese) in PDF format from the au homepage.
Safety Precautions
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://cs.kddi.com/support/komatta/kosho/index.html
When Using the Product
•Communication is not possible even inside the service area
in places where the signal does not reach (e.g. tunnels and
basements). Also, communication is sometimes not possible in
poor reception areas. Communication is sometimes 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 LTE/CDMA/GSM/UMTS system has highly secure
confidential communication features.)
•Since this 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.
•Take care not to inconvenience people around you when you use
the product in a public place.
•When the product is used by a child, parents or guardians should
thoroughly read this PDF manual and teach the child how to use it.
•This product is compatible with the international roaming service.
Each network service described in this manual varies depending
on the area and service content.
•If you use the product overseas, check the relevant laws and
regulations of the country/region you visit.

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Cell Phone Etiquette
Cell phones always emit weak radio waves when power is on. Use
cell phones in an enjoyable and safe manner without forgetting to be
considerate of others around you.
■Use of the product is not allowed in the
following places!
•Do not use a cell phone while driving a car or riding a motorbike or
bicycle. It 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.
•Do not use this product while you are aboard an airplane. Use of
electric devices transmitting radio waves in airplane is prohibited
by law. Some airline companies, however, allow their passengers to
use cell phones. For details, contact the airline company you use.
■Be considerate of where you use the cell phone
and how loudly you talk!
Do not make calls in theaters, museums, libraries, and other similar
places. Turn power off or turn on the manner mode so as not to
disturb others around you by ringtones.
•Do not use the cell phone on a street where you might interrupt the
flow of pedestrians.
•Move to areas where you will not inconvenience others on trains, in
hotel lobbies, etc.
•Refrain from talking in a loud voice.
•Obtain the permission of other people before you take their photos
with the cell phone’s camera.
■Be considerate of people around you!
•Some people close to you in crowded places such as packed
trains may be using a cardiac pacemaker. 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.
List of Packaged Items
Before you start using the product, make sure that you have all the
following packaged with the product.
G’zOne
Battery pack
(CAL21UAA)
Desktop holder
(CAL21PUA)
Warranty
(Japanese)
•取扱説明書 (Instruction Manual) (Japanese)
•設定ガイド (Setting Guide) (Japanese)
The following items are not included in the package:
•microSD memory card
•AC adapter
•Earphones
•microUSB cable
•Purchase a specified charger (sold separately).
•Illustrations of cell phones and related accessories in this manual
are only for reference. They may look different from the actual
product.

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Contents
Preface........................................................ii
Operating Instructions.................................ii
Safety Precautions......................................ii
When Using the Product............................. ii
Cell Phone Etiquette ...................................1
List of Packaged Items................................1
Contents ....................................................2
Safety Precautions/Notes on
Waterproof and Dustproof
Regarding Notations Used in This
Document....................................................4
Exemptions .................................................5
Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly).........5
Handling Precautions................................14
Notes on Waterproof, Dustproof and
Shock-resistant Properties........................20
Available Security Codes..........................25
Functions to Protect Your Privacy .............25
PIN Code ..................................................25
Notes on Using Bluetooth®/
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) Functions ..............26
2.4 GHz Frequency Band Precautions .....26
5 GHz Frequency Band Precautions ........27
Notes on Packet Communication
Charge ......................................................27
Notes on Google Play™/au Market/
Applications...............................................28
Getting Ready
Names and Functions of Parts..................29
Opening/Closing the External Connection
Jack Cover or Earphone Jack Cover ........31
Opening the External Connection Jack
Cover or Earphone Jack Cover ................31
Closing the External Connection Jack
Cover or Earphone Jack Cover ................31
Attaching/Removing the Battery Pack ......32
Removing the Battery Pack ......................32
Attaching the Battery Pack .......................33
au Micro IC Card (LTE).............................34
Removing the au Micro IC Card (LTE) ......34
Attaching the au Micro IC Card (LTE).......35
Charging ...................................................36
Turning the Power On/Off.........................39
Turning Your Terminal On..........................39
Turning Your Terminal Off..........................39
Sleep Mode...............................................40
Initial Settings............................................40
Setting Up a Google™ Account ...............40
Setting the au ID .......................................41
Basic Operation
Basic Operation.......................................42
Using the Touch Panel..............................42
Using the Home Screen............................43
Using the APPS Tray................................43
Monitoring the Product’s Status................48
Understanding Icons ................................48
Using Notification Panel............................49
Learning Common Operations..................50
Displaying the Menu.................................50
Character Input........................................51
Keyboards.................................................51
Inputting with the Numeric Keypad ...........53
Switching Input Modes of the Numeric
Keypad .....................................................53
Inputting with the QWERTY Keypad.........53
Inputting with the Face Mark/
Symbol Panel............................................53
Inputting with the Common Phrase/
Text Code Panel .......................................53
Phone
Making a Call ............................................54
Making a Call Using Pause Dial ...............56
Making an International Call
(au International Call Service) ..................56
Answering a Call.......................................57
Rejecting Calls..........................................58
Using the Menu When a Call is
Received...................................................58
Tools/Applications
Using au Disaster Countermeasure
Application...............................................59
Using Disaster Message Board ................59
Using Emergency Early Warning Mail ......59
Using Disaster Voice Delivery Service......61
Contents

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Contents
File Management
Using microSD Memory Card..................62
Inserting microSD Memory Card...............63
Removing microSD Memory Card ............63
Settings
Displaying Setting Menu ...........................65
Checking and Updating the Phone Info ....66
Performing a Major Update ......................66
Appendix/Index
Appendix..................................................68
Introduction of Related Accessories .........68
Electronic Compass..................................69
Troubleshooting ........................................70
After-sales Service....................................72
Main Specifications...................................75
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of Cell
Phones......................................................76
FCC Notice ...............................................77
FCC RF Exposure Information..................77
European RF Exposure Information .........78
Declaration of Conformity for CDMA
CAL21.......................................................78
Export Administration Regulations............78
Intellectual Property Rights.......................79
Gracenote
®
End User License Agreement ... 83
Index........................................................84

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Safety Precautions/Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof
Regarding Notations Used in This Document
■Key Indications Used in This Manual
In this manual, keys are represented by simplified illustrations as
shown below.
><
P
BHM
■Indications Used for the Operation of Selecting
Items/Icons/Buttons, etc.
Notations used for operation procedures in this manual are as
follows.
Tapping is the operation to gently touch an item or icon on the
display with a finger and then immediately release your finger.
Descriptions in This
Manual Explanation of Operation
On the home screen,
→[1][4][1]→
Tap at the bottom of the home screen.
Next, tap , , and in order, and
then finally tap .
On the home screen,
→[Settings] →
[Sound/Vibrate]
Tap at the bottom of the home screen.
Next, tap the “Settings” icon in the
displayed app tray, and tap [Sound/Vibrate]
in the displayed setting menu.
On the home screen,
M→[Manage
apps]
Tap the Menu key (M) at the bottom of
the display. Next, tap [Manage apps] in the
option menu displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
■Illustrations/Screen Displays Used in This
Manual
Screen illustrations shown in this manual may look different from the
actual screens. In some cases, minor details or a part of a screen
may be omitted.
In this manual,
part of the
screen such
as icons are
omitted.
Actual screen In this manual

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Safety Precautions/Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof
◎In this manual, “microSD™ memory card (commercially available)”
and “microSDHC™ memory card (commercially available)” are
abbreviated as “microSD memory card” or “microSD”.
◎Explanations of this manual are based on the case when the product
is held vertically. If you hold it horizontally, menu items/icons/on-
screen keys etc. may be different.
◎Menu items, layers and icons described in this manual may be
different according to functions being used and conditions.
Exemptions
◎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
misoperation 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 described content, loss of business income,
disruption of business, etc.) arising from use of or inability to use the
product.
You are recommended to 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 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 in your PC’s
hard disk, etc. Whatever the cause of fault or malfunction may be,
the Company assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of saved
information.
* “The Company” as appears in this manual refers to the following
companies:
Sold by: KDDI CORPORATION, OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE
COMPANY
Manufactured by: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
◎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.
◎Wrong page order or missing pages will be replaced.
Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)
■Before using this 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.

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Safety Precautions/Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof
■Explanation of indications used in this manual
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
injury (*2) to a person or physical damage (*3).
*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 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.
■Explanation of graphic symbols used in this
manual
Indicates an action that is
not allowed.
Indicates that use in a
place where the product
is likely to get wet is not
allowed.
Indicates that disassembly
is not allowed.
Indicates an action that
must be done.
Indicates that handling with
wet hands is not allowed.
Indicates that the power
plug must be disconnected
from the power outlet.
■Precautions common to the main unit, au
Micro IC Card (LTE), battery pack, charging
equipment, peripheral devices
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, fire, 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, injury or low
temperature burn.
Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as microwave
oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture,
fault, fire or injury.
Do not throw the product into a fire or heat it. Doing so might cause
fire, rupture or fire.
Do not short-circuit the connection jacks. Do not allow conductive
foreign objects (metal fragments, pencil leads, etc.) to come into
contact with or get inside the connection terminals. Doing so might
cause fire 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.
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®at a gas station, be sure
to turn off the power in advance. (If Osaifu-Keitai®function has been
locked, cancel the lock before turning off the power.)

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Safety Precautions/Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof
The customer is not allowed to disassemble, modify or repair the
product. Doing so might cause a fault, fire, 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
Wireless Telegraphy Act.
When using a metal accessories, etc., take sure not to allow the metal
part come in contact with the connection jacks or power outlet. Doing
so might cause electric shock, fire, injury or a fault.
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, fire, or a fault.
Do not use outside when you can hear thunder. Doing so might risk
lightning strikes and electric shock.
Although this product model has waterproof/dustproof property,
stop use if liquid such as water, dust gets inside the main unit from
the external connection jack cover, the earphone jack cover or the
battery cover.
Continued use of the product in this state might cause overheating,
fire or a fault.
Never charge the battery if the main unit is wet. Doing so might cause
electric shock or short-circuit resulting in a fault or fire. Faults caused
by charging when the product is wet with water are not covered by
the warranty and the repair cannot be accepted.
Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the body touch the
connection jacks. Doing so might cause electric shock, injury or a
fault.
If charging is not completed after the specified charging time, stop
charging. Failure to do so might cause leakage of liquid, overheating,
rupture or fire.
If the product is damaged because it is dropped or something, and
its display is cracked or internal parts are exposed, do not touch the
cracked display or exposed parts with your hands. Doing so might
cause electric shock or injury from damaged parts. Contact an au
shop or Secure cell phone support center.
When removing the battery cover, do not exert more than necessary
force. The battery pack might jump out, for example, and cause injury
or a fault.
Do not use the product to play games, music or watch TV (1Seg)
while driving a car or motorbike, or riding a bicycle or walking. Doing
so might compromise traffic safety and cause an accident.
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.
Do not leave in places within the reach of small children. Small
children might swallow small parts, etc. 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, fire,
deformation or a fault.
Do not leave on unstable places such as rocky stands or tilting
surfaces especially while the vibration mode set. Dropping the
product may cause injury or damage. Also, pay sufficient attention to
impact, etc.
Do not cover or wrap the product with bedding, etc. while using or
charging the product. Doing so might cause fire, fault or injury.

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Safety Precautions/Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof
Do not use in humid places. If you wear the product, humidity of
sweat might cause a fault.
Do not use if there is smoke, abnormal odor or noise, excessive
overheating, or other abnormalities. If an abnormality occurs,
disconnect the specified charging equipment (sold separately) from
the power outlet, make sure that the product is not overheating before
turning the power off or removing the battery off, and contact an au
shop or Secure cell phone support 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 Secure cell phone support center.
The product may become hot due to prolonged use, particularly in
high-temperature environments. Be aware that prolonged use of the
product while contacting the body, such as in a pants pocket, can
result in a low-temperature skin burn.
Do not touch the main unit or the specified AC adapter (sold
separately) for a long time while power is being supplied from an
external source. Doing so might cause low temperature burn.
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.
Do not use the product with the battery cover removed.
Do not leave or store with the battery cover removed from the main
unit. Doing so might allow dust or other foreign objects to get inside
and cause a fault.
Be careful so that dust does not attach to the connection jacks. Doing
so might cause a fault.
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 an AC adapter or external device, insert/remove the
connector straight to/from the terminal. Make sure the orientation of
the connector is correct. Failure to do so might cause damage or a
fault.
■Main unit
WARNING Be sure to read the following warnings
before use.
Do not use a cell phone while driving a car or riding a motorbike or
bicycle. It 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.
Do not use this product while you are aboard an airplane. Use of
electric devices transmitting radio waves in airplane is prohibited by
law. Some airline companies, however, allow their passengers to use
cell phones. For details, contact the airline company you use.
Hardened glass is used for the display of the product. In case it is
broken, do not touch the broken part. Doing so might cause injury by
the broken part. Contact an au shop or Secure cell phone support
center.
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 22 cm away
from the pacemaker or cardioverter-defibrillator.
2. Turn the product off in crowded trains or other crowded places,
since there may be people with a cardiac pacemaker or implanted
cardioverter-defibrillator nearby.

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3. Pay attention to the following points when using the product inside
medical institutions.
• Do not bring the product into operating theaters, intensive-care
units (ICU) and coronary care units (CCU).
• Turn the product off in hospital wards.
• Even if you are in a lobby, etc., be sure to turn the product off
when there are electronic medical devices nearby.
• 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.
The product sometimes affects high-precision electronic devices.
So, turn it off near such devices. (Examples of electronic devices
that might be affected by the product include cardiac pacemakers,
hearing aids, other electronic medical devices, fire alarms, and
automatic doors. If you are using an electronic medical device,
contact the device manufacturer or retailer for information about the
possible affect of radio waves.)
Stay alert to your surroundings when calling, messaging, shooting
photos, playing games, browsing the Internet, watching TV (1Seg)
or listening to music. Failure to do so might cause a fall or traffic
accident.
Do not light the photo light(flash light) in front of a person’s eyes. Do
not gaze at the light emitting part when the photo light (flash light) is
lighted.
Doing so might cause impairment of eyesight, etc. Be especially
careful not to shoot small children from a very close distance.
Do not light the photo light (flash 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 receiving
stimulation by strong light or watching repeatedly flickering screens.
Those with a past history of this should consult with a physician
beforehand.
Do not send data by infrared communication with the infrared port
pointing toward eyes. Doing so might cause impairment of eyesight.
Also, sending data with the infrared port pointing toward some other
infrared device might cause false operation, etc.
CAUTION Be sure to read the following cautions before
use.
Use of the main unit in an automobile might sometimes affects
on-vehicle electronic devices, though this rarely happens. If this
happens, stop 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.
The materials of parts used on the product are as follows.
Part Material Surface treatment
Outer case (Camera) PC resin Acrylic UV hard coating
Outer case (Display surface) PC resin Acrylic UV hard coating
Inside case (Battery) PC-GF resin —
Camera panel PC-GF resin Acrylic UV hard coating
Battery cover PC-GF resin Acrylic UV hard coating
Lock switch (Battery cover) PC resin —
Lock knob (Battery cover) POM resin —
Display panel Hardened glass —
Sensor piece Elastomer resin Surface texturing
Strap piece Elastomer resin Surface texturing
Earphone jack cover PC resin/
Elastomer resin
Acrylic UV hard coating

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Safety Precautions/Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof
Part Material Surface treatment
External connection jack cover PC resin/
Elastomer resin
Acrylic UV hard coating
Earpiece cover PC resin Acrylic UV hard coating
Microphone/Speaker cover PC resin Acrylic UV hard coating
Side Key (volume UP/DOWN) PC resin Acrylic UV hard coating
Power Key PC resin Acrylic UV hard coating
Photo light/Infrared port cover PMMA resin Hard coating
Lens cover PMMA resin Hard coating
Lens ring PC resin Acrylic UV hard coating
TV antenna tip cover ABS resin Surface texturing
TV antenna origin Joint Stainless steel Nickel plating
Screw Stainless steel Chromium plating
Charging terminal Stainless steel Gold plating
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.
Use the product with the covers of external connection jack and
earphone jack closed. If the covers are open, dirt or water may get
inside causing a fault.
Do not allow liquids, metal objects, burnable items, or other foreign
matter to get inside the external connection jack, earphone jack,
or microSD memory card slot. Failure to do so might cause a fire,
electric shock, or a fault. Be sure to cover the external connection
jack and earphone jack when not using them to prevent dust and
other objects from getting inside.
Do not swing the product around by holding the earphone (sold
separately) or hand strap, etc. Doing so might cause injury, accident,
malfunction or damage. Do not use a damaged hand strap.
Stow the TV antenna when not watching TV (1Seg). If you operate the
product for calling, etc. with the TV antenna extended, it might cause
unexpected injury by hitting your face, etc.
Do not fold the TV antenna or swing the product with the TV antenna
extended. Doing so might cause injury or deform or damage of the
TV antenna.
Pay attention to items becoming stuck to the main unit. The earpiece,
speaker uses magnets, and so thumbtacks and pins, craft knife
blades, staples, and other metal objects sometimes become stuck to
the main unit, and cause unexpected injury. Before using the product,
be sure to check that there are no foreign objects on the earpiece,
speaker or other parts.
Do not put the product directly on sand at a beach, etc. Sand or other
small particles might get inside the microphone, earpiece or speaker,
causing the volume to drop. If sand gets inside the product’s main
unit, it might cause overheating or a fault.
If you have a weak heart, be careful when setting the incoming
vibration and ringtone volume. They might affect heart.
When using the product for calling, data communication or watching
TV (1Seg), be careful not to keep the product in direct contact with
your skin for a prolonged period, or not to cover the product with
paper, cloth, bedding, etc. Doing so might cause fire, burns or a fault.
When attaching a microSD card, push it in the specified direction until
the lock is engaged. Do not release your finger suddenly as the card
may fly out. When removing the microSD card, push it in the same
direction until the lock disengages. Do not move your face close to
the card. The card may fly out quickly resulting in injury or damage.
When using the compass bearing function, large discrepancies may
occur in the measurement results depending on the measurement
location. Be particularly careful when measuring inside buildings
or moving objects or near permanent magnets (such as magnetic
necklaces), high-voltage wires, overhead wires, metal (such as steel
desks or lockers), and home electronics (such as TVs, computers,
and speakers).

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Do not use this product near permanent magnets (such as the
magnetic necklaces or clasps of bags), home electronics (such as
TVs or speakers), or other objects with a strong magnetic field. Note
that if the product comes under the influence of a strong magnetic
field (referred to as becoming magnetized), the accuracy of the
compass bearing may be adversely affected.
■Battery pack
(The battery pack of this product is a lithium-ion
battery.)
The battery pack 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.
Do not short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (−) terminals of the
battery pack.
Connect the battery pack to this product in the correct orientation.
Connecting in an incorrect orientation might cause rupture, fire
or overheating. Do not try to forcibly connect the battery pack,
instead thoroughly check the connection terminals carefully before
connection.
Do not puncture the battery pack with a nail, hit it with a hammer or
step on it. Doing so might cause fire or damage.
Do not allow metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) to come
in contact with the connection terminals when carrying or storing
the battery pack. Doing so might cause fire or a fault due to a short
circuit.
Do not disassemble, modify or directly solder the battery pack. Also,
do not remove the stickers of the battery pack. Doing so might cause
spilling of the battery liquid resulting in an accident such as loss of
eyesight if it gets into eyes, or cause overheating, fire or rupture.
Do not use a battery pack that has been dropped, stepped on,
damaged, or leaking battery liquid. Immediately move the battery
pack away from fire if you notice leakage of liquid or unusual odor.
Failure to do so might cause the leaked liquid to catch fire resulting in
fire or rupture.
The battery pack is not waterproof/dustproof. Do not wet the battery
pack with water, seawater, pet urine, etc. Never charge the wet
battery pack. A wet battery pack might cause overheating, rupture or
fire. If you drop the product into water by mistake, contact an au shop
or Secure cell phone support center.
Never use the product with wet hands.
If the leaked liquid 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. If the liquid gets on a device,
wipe it off without touching it.
Immediately move the battery pack away from fire if you notice
leakage of liquid or unusual odor. Failure to do so might cause the
leaked liquid to catch fire resulting in fire or rupture.
The battery pack is a consumable item. If the performance of a
battery pack does not recover (e.g. the usable time after each
charge has become extremely short), the battery pack is at the end
of service life, so stop use and buy a new one of the specified type.
Failure to do so might cause overheating, fire, rupture or leakage.
Note that the length of service life varies depending on the usage
condition, etc.
Be careful not to have the battery pack bitten by your pet. It might
cause leakage, overheating, rupture or ignition of the battery pack.

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■Charging equipment
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 fire, overheating, or electric shock.
• Common AC adapter 01 (sold separately): AC 100 V (home use
in Japan)
Do not charge in single-phase 200 V or using transformer for
international travel.
• AC adapter (sold separately) that can be charged overseas except
above: AC 100 V - 240 V
• DC adapter (sold separately): DC 12/24 V (for negative grounded
vehicles only)
Firmly insert the plug of the specified charging equipment (sold
separately) into the power outlet down to the base of its pins.
Incomplete insertion of the power plug might result in electric shock
or fire caused by overheating and fire. Do not use damaged adapters
or loose power outlets.
If the fuse in the common DC adapter 01/03 (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 fire. (For
information about fuse replacement, carefully read the manual for the
common DC adapter 01/03 (sold separately).)
Do not damage, modify, twist, pull or place a heavy object on the
power cord of the specified charging equipment (sold separately).
Do not use a damaged cord. Doing so might cause an electric shock,
short circuit or fire.
Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the body touch the
connection terminals. Doing so might cause electric shock, injury or
a fault.
If you hear thunder, do not touch the power plug. Doing so might
cause an electric shock as a result of a lightning strike.
Before cleaning the specified charging equipment (sold separately),
unplug its power plug from the outlet or cigarette lighter socket. If
the plug remains plugged in when you clean the equipment, it might
cause an electric shock or short circuit. Also, wipe off dust on the
charging equipment’s power plug. If the plug is left covered with dust,
it might cause fire.
Install and position in-car devices where they do not hinder driving
or safety equipment such as airbags. Failure to do so might cause
a traffic accident. Install in-car devices following the instructions of
their manuals.
The specified charging equipment (sold separately) is not waterproof/
dustproof. Do not use in places subject to splashing with water, pet
urine or other liquids. Doing so might result in faults resulting from
overheating, fire, electric shock, or short-circuiting of electronic
circuits. In the event that the product is splashed with liquid,
immediately disconnect the power plug from the power plug.
Never use the product with wet hands.
When the AC adapter is not to be used for a long time, disconnect
the AC adapter’s power plug from the power outlet or cigarette lighter
socket. Failure to do so might cause electric shock, fire or a fault.
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.
The materials of parts used on the desktop holder are as follows.
Part Material Surface treatment
Outer case (lower on) ABS resin —
Terminal cover POM resin —
Connection Terminal Phosphor bronze Gold plating
Connection jack (microUSB) SUS Nickel plating
Screw Carbon steel for cold
forging
Trivalent chromate
Lock tab POM resin —

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Part Material Surface treatment
Switch button POM resin —
Rubber foot Polyurehthane resin —
CAUTION Be sure to read the following cautions before
use.
Charge the battery in a stable place especially while the vibration
mode set. If placed on an inclined surface or wobbly stand, the
product might fall causing injury or damage. In addition, do not cover
or wrap the product with a cloth or bedding. Doing so might cause
removal of the product, fire or a fault.
When unplugging the plug of the specified charging equipment (sold
separately) from the power outlet or cigarette lighter socket, hold and
pull the power plug. If you pull the cord, the cord might be damaged.
Do not use the common DC adapter 01/03 (sold separately) with
the car engine stopped. Doing so might result in draining of the car
battery.
Never use the product in humid places as a bath area. Doing so
might cause electric shock or a fault.
Never charge the wet battery pack.
Do not leave the specified charging equipment (sold separately)
connected to the main unit with the battery pack removed. Doing so
might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the desktop holder in a vehicle. An accident may occur as
a result of the desktop holder falling and interfering with driving. The
desktop holder is designed for use in a stable location indoors.
■au Micro IC Card (LTE)
WARNING Be sure to read the following warnings
before use.
Do not put the au Micro IC Card (LTE) 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 Micro IC Card (LTE).
Use only the devices specified by the Company to insert the au Micro
IC Card (LTE) 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.
Do not disassemble or modify the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Doing so
might cause loss of data or a fault.
Do not use or leave the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in hot places such as
by the fire or a heater. Doing so might cause melting, overheating,
fuming, loss of data or a fault.
Do not throw the au Micro IC Card (LTE) into a fire or heat it. Doing so
might cause melting, overheating, fuming, loss of data or a fault.
Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au Micro IC Card (LTE) or
short-circuit it. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.
Do not drop the au Micro IC Card (LTE) or subject it to strong impact.
Doing so might cause a fault.
Do not fold, bend or place a heavy object on the au Micro IC Card
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Do not wet the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Doing so might cause a fault.
Do not scratch the IC (metal) part of the au Micro IC Card (LTE).
Doing so might cause a fault.
Do not store the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in dusty places. Doing so
might cause a fault.
Do not store the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in places exposed to direct
sunlight or hot and humid places. Doing so might cause a fault.
Store the au Micro IC Card (LTE) out of reach of small children. Failure
to do so might cause injury or asphyxiation, etc. if they accidentally
swallow and choke on it.
Handling Precautions
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, au Micro IC Card (LTE),
battery pack, charging equipment, peripheral devices
•This product is waterproof/dustproof, however, do not allow
water to seep in or dust to get in the product and do not allow
accessories or optional devices to get wet or be exposed to
dust. The supplied and optional accessories are not waterproof/
dustproof.
•This product has waterproof protection compliant with IPX5 and
IPX8, and dustproof protection compliant with IP5X when the
external connection jack cover, earphone jack cover, and battery
cover are securely closed. However, this does not imply that the
product is completely waterproof/dustproof. Do not attach or
remove the battery pack or open or close the external connection
jack cover, earphone jack cover or battery cover in the rain or
when waterdrops or dust is on the surface of the product. Doing
so could cause water to get inside, resulting in corrosion of the
internal parts or a fault. The supplied and optional accessories are
not waterproof or dustproof. Malfunctions determined to be caused
by exposure to water or dust getting inside are not covered by the
warranty.
•The display or internal substrate might be damaged if it is subject
to forcible impact resulting in a fault. Do not sit down with the
product in a pocket of trousers or skirt or place the product under
the heavy object in a bag. Keeping an external device connected
to the external connection jack or earphone 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.
•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%.)
- Charging equipment
- Peripheral devices
•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 90%. Temporary use at 36°C to 40°C is
allowed.)
- Main unit
- Battery pack, au Micro IC Card (LTE) (attached to the main unit)

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•Do not use in places subject to lots of dust or vibration.
•Clean the connection jacks with dry cotton swabs, etc. every
now and then. Soiled jacks might cause poor connection. Do
not exert a strong force to clean the connection jacks to prevent
deformation.
•Clean the product with a soft dry cloth (such as the type used
for eyeglasses). Forceful rubbing with a dry cloth may scratch
the display. The display may be stained if splash or smear is left
attached to the surface. Wiping the product using alcohol, thinner,
benzene, detergent, etc. might erase the printing on the outer
casing or cause discoloration.
•Use as far away as possible from land-line phones, TVs and
radios. Use nearby might affect them.
•The product may become warm during camera operation, voice
calls, TV (1Seg) viewing, charging or other operations under
certain conditions, but this is not a malfunction.
•Turn off the power before removing the battery pack. If you remove
the battery pack with the power on, saved data might be altered or
lost.
•When the product is used by a child, parents or guardians should
thoroughly read this manual and teach the child how to use it.
Also, take care that the child uses the product according to the
instructions.
■Main unit
•Do not forcefully press, tap or intentionally subject the display to
strong impact. Doing so might cause scratching or damage.
•Do not forcefully press your fingernails, sharp objects or hard
objects against keys or display surface. Doing so might cause
scratching or damage. The touch panel is designed to be lightly
touched by fingers. Do not apply strong pressure with your fingers
or sharp-pointed objects (such as fingernails, ballpoint pens and
pins) on the touch panel.
In the following cases, the product may not respond to touching
the touch panel, or errors in operation may occur.
• Operation with gloved hands
• Operation with fingernails
• Operation with a foreign object placed on the touch panel
• Operation with a protective sheet or sticker on the touch panel
• Operation with wet or sweaty fingers
• Operation under water
•This product uses liquid crystal for its display. The display
response speed may become slow when the ambient temperature
is low, which is due to the property of liquid crystal and not a
malfunction. The display response speed will return to normal at
room temperature.
•Although the 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.
•When you put the product in your pocket or bag, take care so that
the display does not come in contact with metal objects or other
hard objects. Also, be careful not to scratch or damage the display
by using a strap whose metal or other hard part comes in contact
with the display.
•When storing in your pocket or bag, be sure to always retract the
TV antenna. Also, do not pull out the TV antenna or bend it with
excessive force. This could break the antenna or damage the
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•If answering a phone call while watching TV (1Seg) with the TV
antenna extended or raised, be particularly careful that the tip of
the TV antenna does not harm people in the surrounding area and
that it does not poke a child’s or your own eyes.
•Do not affix stickers or other objects on the display or keys. This
could result in a malfunction or shorten the usage time. This could
also damage the product.
•A protective sheet is affixed to the display of this product when it
is first purchased. Be sure to remove this sheet before use. Screen
confirmation and touch operations will fail to operate properly if this
sheet is not removed before use.
•When wiping the display, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Use of a glass
cleaner or other similar liquid might cause a fault.
•Do not discard the product together with regular trash. Please
cooperate in the collection of the product when it is no longer
needed to protect the environment and effectively use resources.
Old products are collected at au shops and other places.
•Insert only a microSD memory card into the microSD memory card
slot on the product.
•Do not exert excessive force when attaching/removing a microSD
memory card. Doing so might injure your hands or fingers.
•While writing/reading data to/from a microSD memory card, do not
subject the product to vibration or impact, remove the battery pack
or turn off the power. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.
•Do not remove the stickers printed with the IMEI that can be seen
when the battery cover is removed. These stickers prove that the
product and the communication module you are using comply with
the Wireless Telegraphy Act and Telecommunications Operations
Act.
•Never use modified au cell phones. Use of a modified device
violates the Radio Law.
This product has acquired the certification of conformity with
technical regulations for the specified radio station based on the
Radio Law, and the “Technical Conformity Mark ” is printed on
the nameplate of the product as a certificate.
If the screws of the product are removed and modifications are
made to the internal components, the certification of conformity
with technical regulations will become invalid. Never use the
product without the valid certification. Doing so violates the Radio
Law.
•To prevent unlawful modification, the product has been designed
so that it cannot be easily disassembled. Modifying the product is
prohibited by the Radio Law.
•Contents saved in this product, such as contacts, mails and
favorites, might be altered or lost by an accident, fault, repair or
mishandling. Be sure to keep a copy of important contents. Note
the Company assume no responsibility for any damages or lost
profits resulting from altered or lost contents.
•Note that mails and downloaded 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.
•Note that applying unnecessary force with the external device
connected to the external connection jack might cause damage.
•Note that pulling strongly or applying excessive force to the
external connection jack cover or earphone jack cover may cause
damage.
•Continuous, prolonged use of this product by shooting with
the video camera, watching TV (1Seg), using the browser, or
displaying the camera screen in camera shooting can cause
certain parts of this product to become hot, and prolonged contact
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•Take care not to inconvenience people around you when you use
the product in a public place.
•When hearing the other party’s voice, make sure that the earpiece
is placed at the center of your ear. If the earpiece (audio output
port) is closed by the ear lobe, it may be hard to hear the voice.
•When suddenly brought into a warm place from a cold place,
or when in a humid location, or when used where temperature
suddenly changes (e.g. near the air discharge port of an air
conditioner), water droplets (i.e. condensation) sometimes are
formed inside the product. Note that when used under conditions
such as this, humidity might cause corrosion or a fault.
•You are recommended to store copies of individual data such as
photos you took, videos 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 use the product while driving a car, etc. Using functions
such as mail and camera other than talking on the phone with a
handsfree kit might cause a traffic accident and is prohibited by
law.
•Take care not to place magnetized items such as magnetism,
speakers and TV sets near the product, as it might cause
malfunction.
•Even if you cover the microphone to make your voice inaudible to
the other party, the other party can hear your voice.
•When using handsfree call, take care to keep the speaker at a safe
distance from your ears, as the speaker volume may be too loud.
•Do not peel off the black sheet on the inner side of the battery
cover. Doing so might make it impossible for FeliCa data to be
read or written.
•Before putting the product in your bag or pocket, we recommend
setting the screen lock to prevent unintended key operation.
•Do not cover the light sensor with your finger or put a sticker on it.
Doing so may hinder the light sensor from detecting the ambient
brightness and functioning correctly.
•Do not cover the proximity sensor with your finger or put a sticker
on it. Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction and make the
display always turned off while receiving a call or during a call.
■Touch panel
•Do not press the touch panel strong, operate with wet finger
or humid finger with sweat, or operate when water droplets are
attached on the display or condensation is formed on the display.
Doing so might hinder correct operation of the touch panel.
•Before putting the product in your pocket or bag when carrying it
around, apply the screen lock. If the screen is unlocked when you
carry it around, unintended operations may be performed.
•Use your finger to operate the touch panel. Do not use ballpoint
pens, pencils or other sharp-pointed objects. Using such objects
does not only hinder correct operation of the touch panel, but also
might cause scratching or damage to the display.
•Do not put stickers or sheets (e.g. commercially available
protective sheets, peep prevention sheets) on the display. Doing
so might hinder correct operation of the touch panel.
•Do not try to operate the touch panel with your fingernails or
fingernail tips. Doing so can result in split nails or injuries such
as jammed fingers, or malfunctions where operation fails to be
performed when using the touch panel.

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•If the display surface is dirty, wet with sweat or water, or attached
with dust, it may not function correctly. In such case, wipe the
display surface with a dry, soft cloth. Note that forceful rubbing
with a dry cloth may scratch the display.
■Battery pack
•The battery pack is a consumable item. If the performance of a
battery pack does not recover (e.g. the usable time after each
charge has become extremely short), the battery pack is at the
end of service life, so buy a new one of the specified type. Note
that the length of service life varies depending on the usage
condition, etc.
•Use in very hot or cold environments, for example, when left in
an automobile with the windows closed in summer, will cause the
battery capacity to drop and shorten the available battery usage
time. This will also shorten the battery pack’s service life. Try to use
the battery pack as far as possible at room temperature.
•When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, remove
the battery pack from the main unit, and store it away from hot and
humid places.
•Charge the battery before using the product for the first time after
purchase, or if you have not used the product for a long time (the
battery pack might become warm while charging, but it is not
abnormal).
•Do not discard battery packs together with regular trash. Please
cooperate in the collection of used battery packs to protect the
environment and effectively use resources. au shops and other
retailers collect used battery packs.
•Battery packs sometimes swell up as they approach the end
of their service life. This is due to the properties of lithium-ion
batteries, and is not a problem in terms of safety.
■Charging equipment
•When not using the specified charging equipment (sold
separately), remove the plug from the power outlet.
•If trying to charge the product in an extremely hot or cold
environment, the protective function may be activated, and
charging may fail to be performed. Move the product in an
environment with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C before
starting charging.
•Do not wrap the cord of the specified charging equipment (sold
separately) around the power plug or the desktop holder. Doing so
might cause electric shock, ignition or fire.
•Do not forcibly bend the charging equipment’s plug or the
connection between the connector and power cord. Doing so
might cause electric shock, overheating or fire.
■Camera
•Do not leave the camera lens exposed to direct sunlight. Imaging
elements might be discolored or burnt.
•When using the camera, follow common rules of etiquette
regarding camera use.
•Image data might be altered or lost due to malfunction, repair or
mishandling of this product. The Company takes no responsibility
for recovery of altered or lost data, damages resulting from altered
or lost data, and lost profits.
•When photographing important occasions (such as a wedding),
take a trial shot and check the shot image to make sure it is
correctly shot and the audible sound is recorded.
•Be careful of shooting and publishing other individuals indiscreetly,
as it might infringe on their portrait rights, etc.
•Do not use the camera for recording commercially available books
or information of which photographing is not allowed.