AU SCV32 Installation guide

BasicManual
SCV32

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Galaxy A8 (referred to as the
"product" in this manual). Before using the product, be sure
to read the "Setting Guide" and "Basic Manual" (this PDF
manual) to ensure correct usage.
List of Packaged Items
Before you start using the product, make sure that you
have all the following packaged with the product.
Main unit SC TV Antenna Cable 03
(03SCHSA)
SIM card removal tool
(sample)
Use to insert/eject the au Nano IC
Card 04 and microSD memory card.
• Warranty (Main unit) (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
• microUSB cable
• Please purchase a specied charger (sold separately).
• The battery is built into the product.
• Illustrations used in this manual are just images for
explanations. They may be di󱐯erent from actual ones.
• When connecting the SC TV Antenna Cable 03 to watch TV,
refer to the "Instruction Manual" on your product or the "取扱説
明書（詳細版)(Full Instruction Manual)" (Japanese) available on
the au homepage.
Instruction Manuals
■ "Setting Guide"/"Basic Manual" (This PDF Manual)
Handles only basic operations of major functions of the
product.
For detailed descriptions on various functions, refer to the
"取扱説明書（詳細版)(Full Instruction Manual)" (Japanese)
available on the au homepage.
http://www.au.kddi.com/english/support/manual/
• Company names and product names referred to in this
manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective
companies. The TM and ® marks may be omitted in this
manual.

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■ Basic Manual application
You can use "Basic Manual" application on the your product
to check the operation of this product.
In the Applications screen, [Basic Manual]
• When using the application for the rst time, you must
download and install it following the on-screen instructions.
Click here for the latest information on the Galaxy.
O󱐰cial site :
http://www.samsung.com/us/
Facebook :
http://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobileUSA
Twitter :
http://twitter.com/SamsungMobileUS
Before 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 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/WiMAX 2+/GSM/UMTS system has
highly secure condential communication features.)
• Use au's VoLTE (LTE network) to connect to Japanese
emergency services. You cannot use 3G (call switching
network) to connect to emergency services.
• This product is compatible with the international roaming
service. Each network service described in this manual varies
depending on the area and service content.
For detailed descriptions, refer to the "取扱説明書（詳細版)(Full
Instruction Manual)
" (Japanese) available on the au homepage.
• 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.
• To use it overseas, check the condition such as regulations of
the country/region.
• The Company is not liable for any damages arising from
earthquakes, lightning, storms, oods or other natural
disasters, as well as res, 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 saved content, loss of business
income, disruption of business, etc.) arising from use of or
inability to use the product.
• The Company is not liable for any damages arising from
failure to observe the described content of Basic Manual (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.

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• Contents saved in this product, such as contacts, mails and
bookmarks, might be altered or lost in an accident, fault, repair
or mishandling. Be sure to keep a copy of important contents.
Note that the Company assume no responsibility for any
damages or lost prots resulting from altered or lost contents.
• Note that content data (both charged or free content) saved
with the product cannot be returned to the customer when
the product is replaced for repair of a fault, for example.
• Although the display used by this product is made using high-
precision technology, some pixels (dots) might not light or are
lit at all times. Please note that this is not a fault.
• If an image is displayed for a long time, an afterimage may
occur but this is not a fault. To prevent afterimage and to
conserve power, you are recommended to set the screen
timeout time to a short time.
• You are recommended to store copies of individual data such
as photos you took, still images/videos and music on your PC
by sending each le as mail attachment, etc. Note, however,
that you may not be able to make copies of any copyrighted
data even by the above-mentioned means.
• Do not discard the product together with regular trash.
Please cooperate in the collection of au phone when it is no
longer needed to protect the environment and e󱐯ectively use
resources. Old au phones 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
Imported by: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Manufactured by: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
■ Notice
• 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 e󱐯ort has been made in the preparation of this manual.
Should you notice any unclear points, omissions, etc., feel
free to contact us.
Take your manners with you as well
■ 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 tra󱐰c 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. Tra󱐰c accidents may be caused due
to ambient sounds being hard to hear, or due to you being
distracted by the screen display.
• As there are usage restrictions in an airplane, follow the
instructions from the airline.
■ Consider people around you!
• To prevent ringtone from bothering other people, not only
refrain from making a call but also power o󱐯 or use Silent
mode at a movie theater, theater, museum, library, etc.
• In a city area, use in a place where you do not bother people
walking.
• It is extremely dangerous to walk while looking at the screen
of the cell phone. Do not make calls or operate a cell phone
while walking or by stopping suddenly.
• Move to a place where you do not disturb others while you are
in shinkansen, a hotel lobby, etc.
• Be careful not to be loud while talking.
• If you are in a place with people around you, such as a train,
be aware of noise emanating from your headphones or
earphones.
• Ask permission if you take photos with your cell phone camera.
• There may be a person with a cardiac pacemaker nearby
at a place lled with people such as in a crowded train. Set
"Airplane mode" or turn o󱐯 beforehand.
• 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.

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Contents Contents
Contents
Preface ……………………………………………………………………… ii
List of Packaged Items ………………………………………………… ii
Instruction Manuals ……………………………………………………… ii
Before Using the Product ……………………………………………… 1
Take your manners with you as well ………………………………… 2
Safety Precautions ……………………………………… 4
Illustrations and descriptions in this Manual ……………………… 4
Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly) ……………………………… 5
Handling precautions …………………………………………………… 13
Notes on using Bluetooth®/wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions 17
Notes on packet communication charge ………………………… 19
Notes on applications ………………………………………………… 19
Getting ready …………………………………………… 20
Names of parts and their functions ……………………………… 20
Attaching/removing an au Nano IC Card 04 …………………… 22
Attaching/removing a microSD memory card ………………… 24
Charging …………………………………………………………………… 27
Turning the power on/o󱐯 ……………………………………………… 29
Setting the screen lock ……………………………………………… 30
Basic operation ………………………………………… 31
Using the home screen ……………………………………………… 31
Monitoring the product's status …………………………………… 32
Checking your phone number ………………………………………… 33
Setting the Silent mode ……………………………………………… 33
Setting the Airplane mode …………………………………………… 33
Emergency call location notication ……………………………… 34
Using au災害対策アプリ (au Disaster
Countermeasure) ……………………………………… 35
au災害対策 (au Disaster Countermeasure) ……………………… 35
Using Disaster Message Board …………………………………… 35
Using Emergency Rapid Mail ………………………………………… 35
Using Disaster Voice Messaging Service ……………………… 36
Using Disaster Information …………………………………………… 36
Appendix …………………………………………………… 37
Introduction of related accessories ……………………………… 37
Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………… 38
Updating Software ……………………………………………………… 38
After-sales service ……………………………………………………… 39
Unlocking the SIM lock ………………………………………………… 41
Main specications …………………………………………………… 42
Specic Absorption Rate (SAR) of cell phones ………………… 43
FCC RF exposure information ……………………………………… 44
Export Administration Regulations ………………………………… 44
Intellectual Property Rights ………………………………………… 44

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Illustrations and descriptions in this
Manual
■ Note on key illustrations
In this manual, the key illustrations are simplied as shown
below.
Volumekey
(Powerkey)
■ Description of operations for selecting item/icon/
key, etc.
In this manual, operation steps are described as follows.
Tapping is lightly touching a key or icon displayed on the
screen with your nger.
Description Explanation
On the home screen, [基本フォル
ダ (Basic folder)] → [Settings] →
[Date and time]
On the home screen, tap "基本
フォルダ (Basic folder)", then tap
"Settings" in the displayed window
and tap "Date and time".
■ Note on Screenshots
• This manual uses screenshots and describes operations with
the au Nano IC Card 04 inserted.
• The illustrations and screenshots used in this manual are
simplied and may look di󱐯erent from the actual screens.
Iconsandthelike
atthetopofthe
screenareomitted
fordescriptionsin
thismanual.
Actualscreen Examplescreenshot
inthismanual
◎ In this manual, "microSDTM memory card", "microSDHCTM memory
card" and "microSDXCTM memory card" are abbreviated as
"microSD memory card" or "microSD".
◎ All of the indicated amounts exclude tax unless otherwise
specied.

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
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.
When the product is used by a child, parents or guardians
should thoroughly read the "Basic Manual" (this manual)
and teach the child how to use it.
These instructions are divided into the following
categories.
■ 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 from improper use.
Warning
This symbol indicates the possibility of death
or serious injury (*1) to a person from improper
use.
Caution
This symbol indicates the possibility of
personal minor injury (*2) to a person or
physical damage (*3) 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 aftere󱐯ects
from poisoning, etc., and injuries requiring hospital admission for treatment or
longterm 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.
■ Explanation of graphic symbols used in this manual
Indicates an action that is not allowed.
Indicates that handling with wet hands is not allowed.
Indicates that disassembly 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 an action that must be done.
Indicates that the power plug must be disconnected from
the power outlet.
■ Precautions common to the product main unit,
internal battery, charging equipment, au Nano IC
Card 04, peripheral devices
Danger
Be sure to read the following hazards
before use.
Be sure to use only the specied 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 re, near a heater, under a kotatsu, in direct sunlight, in
a car in the hot sun). Doing so might cause ignition, rupture,
fault, re or injury.

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as
microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause
ignition, rupture, fault, re or injury.
Do not throw the product into a re or heat it. Doing so
might cause ignition, rupture or re.
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 this product or peripheral
devices as a result of modication, etc. Modication
of cell phones is in violation of the Radio Law and the
Telecommunications Business Act.
The battery for this product is built-in and cannot be replaced
by the customer. Contact an au shop or a Customer Service
Center to replace the battery.
Warning
Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.
Before entering an area where ammable gas is generated
such as a gas station, be sure to turn o󱐯 the product. Do
not charge the battery. Failure to observe these precautions
might cause the gas to catch re. In addition, when using
Osaifu-Keitai® at a gas station, be sure to turn o󱐯 the power
in advance. (If NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock has been set, cancel
the lock before turning o󱐯 the power.)
When using a metal accessories, etc., take sure not to
allow the metal part come in contact with the connection
terminals, the headset connection terminal or power outlet.
Doing so might cause electric shock, ignition, injury or a
fault.
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 allow body parts such as ngers, etc. or conductive
foreign objects (metal fragments, pencil leads, etc.) to come
into contact with the connection terminals or the headset
connections, or for foreign objects to get inside of them
so that they do not short-circuit. Doing so might cause
overheating, res, malfunctions, electrical shocks or burns.
If this product is damaged, the display is cracked, or the
device's innards are exposed due to it being dropped, etc., do
not touch the cracked display or exposed components with
your hands. Doing so might cause electrical shock or injury
by damaged parts.
If the product or the specied charging equipment (sold
separately) being wet is charged, electric shock, short circuit,
or corrosion may occur and overheating may cause re, fault
or burns.
Do not splash with water or other liquids. Also, never use in
places subject to direct splashing with water or pet urine,
etc. or in humid places such as bathrooms, or use with wet
hands. Doing so might cause electric shock or fault from
short-circuiting or corrosion of electronic circuits. In the
event that the product is splashed with liquid, immediately
disconnect the power plug of the specied charging
equipment (sold separately). Faults caused by wetting
with water or humidity are not covered by the warranty and
charges will be incurred for repair.
Do not use a cell phone while walking or driving a car or riding
a motorbike or bicycle. It may cause a tra󱐰c 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.

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
If charging is not completed after the specied charging
time, stop charging. Failure to do so might cause leakage,
overheating, rupture or ignition.
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.
Do not cover or wrap the product with bedding, etc. while
using or charging the product. Doing so might cause re,
fault or injury.
When using a specied charging equipment (sold separately)
or external device, insert/remove the connector straight to/
from the terminal. Make sure the orientation of the connector
is correct. Unless it is correct, it may cause overheating,
ignition, damage or fault.
Caution
Be sure to read the following cautions
before use.
Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for an
extended period. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, re
or fault by the light-collecting mechanism of the lens.
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, 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
su󱐰cient attention to impact, etc. Doing so might cause re,
fault or injury.
This product may become hot if you use it for a long period of
time or when it is connected to an external power source. Do
not touch this product or the specied charging equipment
(sold separately) for a long period of time. Doing so may
result in a low temperature burn. Also do not cover this
device with paper, clothes or blankets. Doing so might cause
a re, injury or a fault.
Do not use power outlets or wiring apparatus beyond its
rating during charging the product. Also, exceeding rating,
for example, by connecting multiple devices to a single power
strip might cause re by overheating.
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 if there is smoke, abnormal odor or noise,
excessive overheating, or other abnormalities. If an
abnormality occurs, disconnect the specied charging
equipment (sold separately) from the power outlet, make sure
that the product is not overheating before turning the power
o󱐯, or removing the battery o󱐯 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 earphone, etc. into the product, turn the
volume up little by little until the proper level. Setting too
loud a volume or using the earphone continuously for a long
period of time might adversely a󱐯ect your ears. Also, raising
the volume too high might prevent you from hearing sounds
around you, which might in turn lead to a tra󱐰c accident at a
railroad crossing or pedestrian crossing.
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.

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
■ Main unit
Danger
Be sure to read the following hazards
before use.
Do not insert nails into this product, hit it with a hammer or
step on it. Doing so might cause a re or a fault.
Make sure that any pets you may have do not bite this
product. Doing so might cause the internal battery to leak,
overheat, explode, ignite, re or injury.
Warning
Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.
When boarding an airplane, turn this product OFF or turn
airplane mode on. As there are usage restrictions in an
airplane, follow the instructions from the airline.
Failure to do so may cause airplane electronic equipment to
fail or malfunction. If you commit any prohibited acts, such
as using the phone in an airplane, you will be punished in
accordance with the law.
When using the terminal in a medical facility, follow the
instructions of the facility. Turn the terminal OFF in areas
where use is prohibited.
Failure to do so may cause electronic equipment or electronic
medical equipment to fail or malfunction.
If using the light, do not direct it at people's eyes, people
driving cars, riding scooters or bicycles. Also, do not look
directly at the light source when the light is turned on. Doing
so might cause damage to your vision. In particular, do not
take pictures of infants from a very close distance.
Sometimes, very rarely some people demonstrate symptoms
such as temporary muscle spasms, loss of consciousness,
etc. by watching repeatedly ickering 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 product in an automobile might sometimes a󱐯ect
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
Exterior case (front) Glass (GG4) AF coating
Exterior case (back) Aluminum Coating
Speaker SUS Polished/Gloss nish
Camera lens
surrounding area
Aluminum Anodic oxidation
treatment
Camera lens
transparent cover
area
Glass AF coating
Power key/screen
lock key/volume key)
Aluminum Anodic oxidation
treatment
Home key/Fingerprint
sensor (surrounding
area)
SUS Polished/Gloss nish
Home key/Fingerprint
sensor (center area)
PC Coating
Display (touch panel) Glass (GG4) AF coating

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Part Material Surface treatment
Light panel PC －
Light decoration Aluminum Anodic oxidation
treatment
RCV decoration SUS Polished/Gloss nish
Exterior case (side) Aluminum Anodic oxidation
treatment
au Nano IC Card 04
slot
Aluminum Anodic oxidation
treatment
microSD memory card
slot
Aluminum Anodic oxidation
treatment
microUSB connection
terminal
SUS Nickel plating
Headset connection
terminal
SUS Cu+Ti
au Nano IC Card 04
tray
PC －
microSD memory card
tray
Aluminum Anodic oxidation
treatment
Do not bring the product close to magnetized objects such
as cash cards, oppy disks, credit cards, and prepaid cards.
Doing so might result in loss of recorded information.
Do not put foreign objects such as liquids, metallic objects,
or burning things into the au Nano IC Card 04 slot or the
microSD memory card slot. Doing so might cause res,
electrical shocks, malfunctions or injuries.
Do not swing the product around by holding SC TV Antenna
Cable 03, etc. Doing so might cause an accident or damage.
If you have a weak heart, be careful when setting the
incoming vibration and ringtone volume to prevent adverse
e󱐯ects on your heart.
Pay attention to items becoming stuck to the main unit. The
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 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 earpiece,
microphone (upper/lower) or the speaker, external connection
terminals, or headset connection terminal, causing the
volume to drop. If sand gets inside this product's main unit, it
might cause overheating or a fault.
■ 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 leaked liquid gets on your skin or clothes, immediately
rinse it o󱐯 with water to avoid injury. If the liquid gets into
your eyes, do not rub but after 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 o󱐯
without touching it.

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
The internal battery is a consumable item. If the performance
of an 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 use and buy a
new one of the specied type. Failure to do so might cause
overheating, ignition, rupture or leakage. Since it uses an
internal battery, after handing it over to an au shop, you will
be charged for repairs. In addition, please note that there
may be periods when it cannot be used. Note that the length
of service life varies depending on the usage condition, etc.
■ Charging equipment
Warning
Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.
Do not use at other voltages than the specied power supply
voltage. Doing so might cause ignition, re, overheating,
electric shock, etc.
• AC adapter (sold separately): 100 V AC to 240 V AC
* Use the specied charging equipment (sold separately).
Firmly insert the power plug of the specied 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, re or injury caused by
overheating and ignition. Do not use damaged specied
charging equipment (sold separately) or loosen power
outlets.
Do not damage, modify, twist, pull or place a heavy object
on the power cord of the specied charging equipment (sold
separately). Do not use a damaged cord. Doing so might
cause an electric shock, short circuit, re or injury.
If you hear thunder, do not touch the specied charging
equipment (sold separately). Doing so might cause an
electric shock as a result of a lightning strike.
Before cleaning the specied charging equipment (sold
separately), unplug its power plug from the power outlet. If
the plug remains plugged in when you clean the equipment, it
might cause an electric shock or short circuit.
Wipe o󱐯 dust on the power plug. Failure to do so might cause
re, burn, or electric shock.
When the specied charging equipment (sold separately) is
not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power plug of
the specied charging equipment (sold separately) from the
power outlet. Failure to do so might cause re or a fault.
Please use this product in a place where it will not come into
direct contact with liquids, such as water or pet urine. Doing
so might cause a fault or injury as a result of overheating,
re, electric shock or short circuit. If the product does
accidentally come into contact with liquid, immediately
remove the power plug of the specied charging equipment
(sold separately).
When not using the specied charging equipment (sold
separately), remove the plug from the power outlet. Also, do
not wrap the power cord of the specied charging equipment
(sold separately) around the adapter. Doing so might cause
electric shock, overheating, re, a fault or injury.
Do not forcibly bend the plug of the specied charging
equipment (sold separately) or the connection between the
connector and power cord. Doing so might cause electric
shock, overheating, re, fault or injury.

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
Caution
Be sure to read the following cautions
before use.
Do not use in humid places such as bath areas, or connect/
disconnect the specied charging equipment (sold
separately) with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric
shock, injury or a fault.
When unplugging the power plug of the specied charging
equipment (sold separately) from the power outlet, hold and
pull the power plug. If you pull the cord, the cord might be
damaged.
■ au Nano IC Card 04
Caution
Be sure to read the following cautions
before use.
Watch your hand or nger when attaching/removing the au
Nano IC Card 04. May injure your hands or ngers.
Do not do any of the following to damage the au Nano IC
Card 04 (using in high temperature areas, tossing into re,
allowing foreign matter to come into contact with metal
part, subjecting to shock, bending it, causing it to bear
loads or getting wet, etc.). It may cause data loss or other
malfunctions.
Do not throw the au Nano IC Card 04 into a re or heat it.
Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.
Store the au Nano IC Card 04 out of reach of small children.
Failure to do so might cause injury or asphyxiation, etc. if
they accidentally swallow and choke on it.
■ Use of this product near medical equipment and
inside a medical facility
Warning
Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.
When using the product near an implanted pacemaker,
implanted cardioverter-debrillator or other electronic medical
device, radio waves might a󱐯ect these units and devices. So,
please observe the following.
1. Those with an implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-
debrillator should carry or use the product at least 15 cm
away from the pacemaker or cardioverter-debrillator.
2. Turn the product o󱐯 or turn "Airplane mode" on when it may be
di󱐰cult to keep at least 15 cm away from others such as in a
situation you cannot move freely, since there may be people
with an implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-
debrillator 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-debrillator
outside a medical institution (e.g. home medical treatment),
check individually with the manufacturer of the electronic
medical device regarding the inuence of radio waves.
■ SC TV Antenna Cable 03
Danger
Be sure to read the following hazards
before use.
Do not touch with or insert into the headset connection terminal
material that conducts electricity (metal, pencil lead, etc.). Doing
so may cause a re, fault, or burns from overheating.

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
Warning
Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.
Do not use in places subject to direct splashing with water,
pet urine or other liquids. Doing so might result in faults
resulting from overheating, re, electric shock, injury or short-
circuiting of electronic circuits.
Caution
Be sure to read the following cautions
before use.
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 SC TV Antenna Cable 03
are as follows.
Part Material Surface treatment
Headset connection
terminal (top)
BRASS (C3604)
POM (F20-03)
Nickel plating (1 ～
5µm)
Gold plating (0.03µm
or more)
Headset connection
terminal (exterior)
LDPE737
HFW2290 (White)/
TPE
－
Cable HAOXIN
HFW2290-
8006_WHITE
－
Connection plug
(outer cover)
LDPE737
HFW2290 (White)/
TPE
－
Connection plug
(top)
BRASS (C3604)
POM (F20-03)
Nickel plating (1 ～
5µm)
Gold plating (0.03µm
or more)
■ SIM card removal tool (sample)
Warning
Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.
Be sure to read the following warnings before use.
The end of the SIM card removal tool (sample) is sharp. Do
not use pointed at yourself or other people.
Doing so might hit yourself or other people resulting in injury
or loss of sight.
Caution
Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.
Be sure to read the following cautions before use.
Immediately stop using if your skin feels abnormal and
consult a dermatologist.
Itchiness, a rash or dermatitis may occur depending on your
constitution or condition.
The material used in the SIM card removal tool (sample) is as
follows:
Part Material Surface treatment
Unit SUS Polished/Gloss nish
Store the SIM card removal tool (sample) in a place where
infants cannot reach.
If it is accidentally swallowed, it might result in su󱐯ocation or
injury.

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
Handling precautions
These precautions are provided to prevent the product from
getting a malfunction and to ensure that performance can
be fully demonstrated. Thoroughly read these precautions
to ensure correct use.
■ Precautions common to the product, internal battery,
charging equipment, 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 microUSB connection terminal or headset
connection terminal 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 ℃ to 35 ℃
and humidity range of 35% to 85%. Store within an ambient
temperature range of 0 ℃ to 45 ℃ .)
- charging equipment
- peripheral devices
• Do not use the product in places that have extremely hot or
low temperatures, or high humidity. (Use within an ambient
temperature range of 5 ℃ to 35 ℃ and a humidity range of
35% to 85%. However it can be provisionally used if it is
36℃ to 40 ℃, but be aware of low temperature burns if it is
used for prolonged periods of time. In addition, when storing
the product, store it within the ambient temperature range of
0 ℃ to 45 ℃.)
- Galaxy A8 main unit
- au Nano IC Card 04 (when attached to the Galaxy A8 main
unit)
• Do not use in places subject to lots of dust or vibration.
• Clean the connection terminals with dry cotton swabs,
etc. every now and then. Soiled terminals might cause
poor connection. Do not exert a strong force to clean the
connection terminals 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, benzine, detergent, etc. might erase the printing on
the outer casing or cause discoloration.
• Use as far away as possible from land-line phones, TVs,
radios, etc. Use nearby might a󱐯ect them.
• The product may become warm while charging or during other
operations, depending on the situation, but this is not abnormal.
■ 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 ngernails, 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 ngers. Do not apply strong pressure with
your ngers or sharp-pointed objects (such as ngernails,
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 ngernails
- Operation with a foreign object placed on the touch panel
- Operation with a protective sheet or sticker on the touch
panel
- Operation with water drops or dew condensation attached
on the display
- Operation with wet or sweaty ngers

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
• Never use modied au phone. Use of a modied device
violates the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business
Act.
This product is compliant with rules on the technical standard
conformance of specied wireless equipment based on the
Radio Law and rules on the technology regulatory compliance
of terminal device based on the Telecommunications Business
Act. As proof of this, the "Technical Conformity Mark " is
indicated in this product.
How to conrm: Home screen → [基本フォルダ (Basic folder)] →
[Settings] → [About device] → [Regulatory information].
If the screws of the product are removed and modications
are made to the internal components, the certication of
conformity with technical regulations will become invalid.
Never use the product without the valid certication. Doing so
violates the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business
Act.
• Take care not to place magnetized items such as magnetic
cards, speakers and TV sets near the product, as it might
cause malfunction. Putting a strong magnetism close to the
product might cause false operation.
• 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, as it might cause scratching or damage.
• 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, the humidity might cause corrosion or a fault.
• When wiping the display, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Use of
a moistened cloth, glass cleaner or other similar liquid might
cause a fault.
• When connecting/disconnecting an external device to/from
the microUSB connection terminal or headset connection
terminal, make sure that the connector of the external device
is straight with the connector terminal.
• Note that applying unnecessary force with an external device
connected to the microUSB connection terminal or headset
connection terminal might cause damage.
• Insert only a microSD memory card into the 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
ngers.
• While writing/reading data to/from a microSD memory card, do
not subject the product to vibration or impact, or turn o󱐯 the
power. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.
• Do not cover the proximity/light sensor with your nger or
put a sticker on it. Doing so may hinder it from detecting the
ambient brightness and functioning correctly.
• Do not put a sticker, etc., on the proximity/light sensor. Doing
so may cause the sensor to malfunction and make the display
always turned o󱐯 while receiving a call or during a call.
■ Touch Panel
• Use your nger 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 lms, peep prevention sheets) on the display. Doing
so might hinder correct operation of the touch panel.
• If the display surface is dirty or wet with sweat or water, it
may not function correctly. In such case, wipe the display
surface with a dry, soft cloth.
• When carrying the product in your pocket or bag, take care
not to put the touch panel close to metals or other conductive
materials, as it might cause false operation of the touch panel.

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
■ Organic EL (OLED) display
• Although lightning intensity of OLED can be decreased
partly when the same image has been displayed for a long
time, extreme continuous use is performed with "Brightness"
setting of "Display and wallpaper" set to be always bright, it is
not abnormal because that is the characteristic of OLED.
• Although the organic EL (OLED) display used on the product
is made using high-precision technology, some pixels (dots)
might be lit or out at all times. Or color may be changed or
unevenness of brightness may be shown if looked at from
di󱐯erent angles. Note that that is because of the structure of
OLED display, not a fault.
• Leaving the OLED exposed to the direct sunlight might cause
a fault. Take care when you place the product by the window
or outside.
■ Internal battery
• At extremely high or low temperatures, such as if you leave
this product in a closed car during summer, the capacity of the
internal battery decreases and the amount of time it can be
used decreases. This also decreases the lifespan of the battery.
Where possible, please use this product at room temperature.
• After charging the battery, it gradually discharges, even if
you do not use this product. If you do not use this product
for a long time, you should charge the battery as the internal
battery may have discharged.
• The internal battery is a consumable product. If it does not
function even after it has been charged, it has reached the end
of its life so do not use it. As the battery is built-in, you can
have it replaced by an au shop for a fee. Note that you will not
be able to use this product for a certain period of time. The
battery lifespan varies depending on how the product is used.
■ au Nano IC Card 04
• Do not forcibly remove or insert the au Nano IC Card 04. Be
careful not to exert excessive force when inserting the card
into your au cell phone.
• You are responsible for any damage caused by inserting your
au Nano IC Card 04 into some other IC card reader/writer, etc.
• Keep the IC (metal) part of your au Nano IC Card 04 clean.
Wipe the card with a soft dry cloth (such as the type used for
eyeglasses) for cleaning.
• Do not put stickers, etc. on the au Nano IC Card 04.
• Do not insert an au Nano IC Card (LTE) to which a conversion
adapter is attached. Doing so may cause a fault.
■ SIM card removal tool (sample)
• Do not force the SIM card removal tool (sample). Doing so
might cause it to break or damage.
• When disposing of it, follow the rules regarding disposal in your area.
• Do not use the SIM removal tool (sample) for any other
purposes except for what is written in this manual, also do not
use it on other mobile phones.
Doing so might cause the mobile phone to break or damage it.
■ Camera
• When using the camera, follow common rules of etiquette
regarding camera use.
• When photographing important occasions (such as a
wedding), take a trial shot and check the shot image to make
sure it is correctly shot.
• Do not use the camera for recording commercially available
books or information of which photographing is not allowed.
■ Copyrights and rights of portrait
• You are not allowed to copy, distribute, publish, modify or edit
the data you shot, recorded or downloaded using this product
without the consent of the copyright holder, except for
personal use, under the copyright law. In addition, do not use
or modify portraits or names of other individuals without their
consent, as it might infringe on rights of portrait.
Note that shooting and recording may be restricted at some
live performances, shows and exhibitions even for personal use.
• Be careful about the copyright and portrait right when posting
images you shot, etc. on Internet homepages.

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
■ Backup content on the product
• Please back up*1 important content recorded or downloaded
for the product to an outside source. Content recorded to
memory on the product sometimes disappears or is altered by
unexpected factors, such as static electricity or a fault, repair,
mishandling, etc.
■ Available security codes
The product has various security codes that you can use.
The available security codes are as follows. Do not forget
the various security codes that are set as they are
necessary for various operations and contracts.
Make sure to change the initial value to your own unique
number.
● Security code
Example of
usage
①To do remote operation of Voice mail and Call
forwarding services from a land-line phone
②To use Customer Service Center and to do various
inquiries, applications, and modications on the au
homepage
Initial value A four-digit number chosen by the customer and
noted on the application form
● Screen lock setting
Example of
usage
To set and release the screen lock
Initial value Swipe
● PIN code
Example of
usage
To prevent unauthorized use of the au Nano IC Card
04 by third parties
Initial value 1234
Make sure to change the initial value to your own unique
number.
● Lock No. (NFC/Osaifu-Keitai Lock)
Example of
usage
To set the "NFC/Osaifu-Keitai Lock" setting
Initial value 1234
Make sure to change the initial value to your own unique
number.
■ PIN code
● PIN code
To prevent unauthorized use of the au Nano IC Card 04 by a
third party, you can set the product to require PIN code entry
every time the power is turned on. You also need to enter PIN
code when setting whether the PIN code entry is required.
If the PIN code is incorrectly entered three times
consecutively, the PIN code will be locked. Use the PUK
code to unlock the PIN code.
• PIN code is "1234" and PIN code entry was set to not be
required at the time of purchase. You can change PIN code to
any four- to Sixteen-digit number, and set the PIN code entry
to be required as necessary.
If you require a PIN code to be entered, make sure to change
the number to your own unique number.
● PUK code
In case the PIN code is locked, you can unlock it by entering
the PUK code.
• PUK code is an eight-digit number given at the time of
purchase, which is printed on the back side of the plastic card
where your au Nano IC Card 04 is attached.
• After entering the PUK code, you need to set a new PIN code.
• If the PUK code is incorrectly entered ten times consecutively,
contact an au shop, PiPit or the Customer Service Center.
• "PIN code" is not reset by initializing the product.

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Notes on using Bluetooth®/wireless LAN
(Wi-Fi®) functions
• The Bluetooth® function and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function
of this product conform to the domestic standards of Japan,
FCC standards and EC Declaration, and have been certied.
• Use the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function in the 5 GHz band in Japan.
The wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function of this product conforms to
domestic wireless standards in Japan, and has been certied.
Use overseas may be subject to punishment by law.
• The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) and
Bluetooth® devices is shared by various other devices. For this
reason, the communication speed and connectable range may
be decreased, or disconnection may occur, due to interference
from other devices.
• Do not use this product in places where electromagnetic
waves are generated or near electric products, AV and OA
equipment, or other magnetized devices.
• Subjecting this product to magnetic or electrical noise
might increase noise and prevent it from performing
communications. (This product is particularly susceptible to
noise when it used near a microwave oven.)
• Using this product near a TV, radio or similar appliance might
cause reception interference and disrupt TV images.
• The searching might not be successful if there are multiple
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) access points near to the product or the
same channel is being used.
• As there are usage restrictions in an airplane, follow the
instructions from the airline.
• The communication speed and connectable range vary
depending on the distance between communication devices,
obstacles and the Bluetooth® devices used.
■ 2.4 GHz frequency band precautions
The frequencies used by the Bluetooth® and/or wireless
LAN (Wi-Fi®) function of this product are in the 2.4 GHz
band. In this frequency band, other similar wireless stations,
in-plant wireless stations for mobile unit identication that
require a license to use, such as factory production lines,
specic small power wireless stations that do not require
licenses, amateur wireless stations (collectively called
"other wireless stations" from here on) are operated in
addition to home electrical appliances such as microwave
ovens, devices for industrial, scientic and medical devices.
1. Before using this product, make sure that "other wireless stations" are not
in operation nearby.
2. In the event that instances of radio wave interference have occurred
between this product and "other wireless stations", immediately either
relocate this product or stop operation of the device (stop the emission of
radio waves).
3. If you are unclear on any points or are troubled by anything, contact an au
shop or Customer Service Center.

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
◎ The connections between this product and all other Bluetooth®
and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) devices have not been conrmed.
Therefore, connections with all Bluetooth® and wireless LAN
(Wi-Fi®) devices are not guaranteed.
◎ This product supports security features for wireless
communications that are compliant with the Bluetooth® and
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) standard specications, but the security
may not be su󱐰cient depending on the usage environment and
conguration. Be careful when making data communication
using Bluetooth® or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function.
◎ Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) has the advantage that it can be freely
connected anywhere within the radio wave range, as it uses
radio waves for exchanging information. At the same time, there
is a risk that a malicious third party may obtain unauthorized
access if security settings have not been congured. You
are recommended to congure security settings before using
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) at your decision and responsibility.
◎ The Company assumes no responsibility for leakage of data or
information that may occur during Bluetooth®/wireless LAN (Wi-
Fi®) communication.
◎ Since Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions use the
same frequency band, using the both functions at the same
may cause radio wave interference resulting in decreased
communication speed or disconnection from the network.
If connection fails, stop using either of the Bluetooth® and
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions.
Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions of this
product use frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band.
/ XX8
• Bluetooth® function: 2.4FH1/XX8
This product uses the 2.4 GHz band. For FH1, FH-SS is used
as the modulation scheme. The interference distance is about
10 m or less. XX8 uses other schemes and interference
distance is about 80 m or less.
• Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function: 2.4DS/OF4
This product uses the 2.4 GHz band. DS-SS and OFDM are
used as the modulation schemes. The interference distance
is about 40 m or less.
：
This means that all bandwidths can be used,
and that bands of mobile unit identication
devices cannot be avoided.
Available channels di󱐯er depending on the country.
For use in an airplane, check with the airline company in
advance.
■ 5 GHz frequency band precautions
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function of this product uses 5 GHz
band. Using the 5.2 GHz band and 5.3 GHz band outdoors
is prohibited by the Radio Law.
The channels used on the product are as follows.
W52 (5.2 GHz band/36, 40, 44, 48 ch)
W53 (5.3 GHz band/52, 56, 60, 64 ch)
W56 (5.6 GHz band/100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124,
128, 132, 136, 140 ch)
IEEE802.11b/g/n
IEEE802.11a/n/ac
W52 W53 W56J52