AU Galaxy Quick start guide
Notes on Usage
・ Theinstructionmanualsoftheproduct,"はじめ
てガイド(QuickStartGuide)"(Japanese),"ご利
用にあたっての注意事項(保証書)(NotesonUsage
(Warrantycard))"(Japanese),and"取扱説明書
詳
細版(FullInstructionManual)"(Japanese)onthe
auhomepageareavailable.Thesemanualsare
collectivelyreferredtoas"InstructionManual".
・ Inthismanual,"Galaxy5GMobileWi-Fi"isusually
referredtoas"theproduct".
・ Inthismanual,"auNanoICCard04LE"is
referredtoas"auICcard"or"SIMcard".
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Contents
Please read the phrases in this manual as those
shown on the table below according to your carrier.
Phrase Readas
au shop/au Style
Toyota store dealing in au
Customer Center
Repair and Delivery
Support Center
your WiMAX carrier*
au homepage your WiMAX carrier*
homepage
Sales: KDDI
CORPORATION・OKINAWA
CELLULAR TELEPHONE
COMPANY
Sales: KDDI
CORPORATION・
OKINAWA CELLULAR
TELEPHONE COMPANY・
UQ Communications Inc.
Use the optional products
specified by au. Use the optional products
specified by your WiMAX
carrier*.
au Nano IC Card 04 LE
au IC card
au Nano IC Card 04 LE U
SIM card
* We will let you know about the contact for WiMAX
carrier when you purchase the product.
1
When Using the Product
• Before you start using the product, be sure to read
"Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)" in this manual
to ensure correct use.
• See also "故障とお考えになる前に (Troubleshooting)"
(Japanese) in "取扱説明書 詳細版 (Full Instruction
Manual)" (Japanese) available on the au homepage.
https://www.au.com/support/service/mobile/guide/
manual/ (Japanese)
• During communication, hold the device farther than
1.5 cm away from your body without including any
metals.
• Communication is not possible even inside the
service area in places where the signal does
not reach (e.g. tunnels and basements). Also,
communication may not be possible in poor reception
areas. Communication may be interrupted if you move
into poor reception areas during communications.
• Since this product uses radio waves, the possibility
of communication intercepts by third parties cannot
be eliminated (though the 5G/LTE/WiMAX 2+
system has highly secure confidential communication
features).
• The product is compatible with au World Service.
Each network service described in this manual varies
depending on the area and service content.
• Since the product is a radio station under the Radio
Law, you may be asked to temporarily submit the
product for inspection in accordance with the Radio
Law.
• The IMEI information of the product is automatically
sent to KDDI CORPORATION for maintenance and
monitoring operational status of the product.
• If you are using the product overseas, check the
relevant laws and regulations of the country/region
you visit beforehand.
• The Company is not liable for any damages arising
from earthquakes, lightning, storms, floods or other
natural disasters, as well as fires, actions by third
parties, other accidents, intentional or mistaken
operation by the customer, or use under other unusual
conditions outside the responsibility of the Company.
• The Company is not liable for any incidental damages
(change/disappearance of saved content, loss of
business income, disruption of business, etc.) arising
from use of or inability to use the product.
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• The Company is not liable for any damages arising
from failure to observe the described content of
"Instruction 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.
• Settings you specified 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 these.
• It is recommended you keep a copy of important
data on your PC's hard disk, etc. Whatever the cause
of the defect or malfunction may be, the Company
assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of
saved data.
• Contents saved in the product might be altered or
lost by an accident, fault, repair or mishandling. Be
sure to keep a copy of important contents. Note
that the Company assumes no responsibility for any
damages or lost profits resulting from altered or lost
contents.
• The 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 characteristics of liquid crystal and is 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.
• Do not discard the old product together with regular
trash. Please cooperate in the collection of the
product (including optional parts) when it is no longer
needed to protect the environment and effectively
use resources. Old products are collected at au
shop/au Style and other places.
* "The Company" as appears in this manual refers to the
following companies:
Sales: KDDI CORPORATION・OKINAWA CELLULAR
TELEPHONE COMPANY
Imported by: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS JAPAN Co.,
Ltd.
Manufactured by: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
* Reproduction of the content of this manual in part or
in whole is prohibited.
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* The content of this manual is subject to change
without notice.
* Due to the specification changes of the operating
system or termination of the services, some features
become unavailable.
* Every effort has been made in the preparation of
this manual. Should you notice any unclear points,
omissions, etc., feel free to contact us.
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Safety Precautions (Observe
Strictly)
■ Before using the product, thoroughly read this
"Safety Precautions" for proper use. Please keep
this manual carefully after reading it.
■ These precautions describe instructions that
should be observed to prevent injury to the
customer and others, or damage to property using
the product.
■ The signs below differentiate between the levels
of danger that can occur if the product is not used
within the specified guidelines.
DANGER
This sign denotes that "death
or serious injury*1 may directly
result from improper use".
WARNING
This sign denotes that "death
or serious injury*1 may result
from improper use".
CAUTION
This sign denotes that "minor
injury*2 or damage to property*3
may result from improper use".
*1 Serious injury: This refers to loss of sight, injury,
burns (high- and low-temperature),
electric shock, broken bones, injuries
with residual aftereffects from
poisoning, etc., and injuries requiring
hospital admission for treatment or
long-term hospital attendance as an
outpatient.
*2 Minor injury: This refers to injuries, burns (high- and
low-temperature), electric shock, etc.
that do not require hospital admission
for treatment or long-term hospital
attendance as an outpatient.
*3 Physical damage: This refers to extended damage
to buildings, furniture, livestock or
pets.
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Indicates an action that is not allowed.
Indicates that handling with wet hands is not
allowed.
Indicates that disassembly is not allowed.
Indicates an action based on instructions
that must be done.
Indicates that use in a place where the
product is likely to get wet or allowing the
product to get wet is not allowed.
Indicates that the power plug must be
disconnected from the power outlet.
DANGER
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or
electric shock.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or
electric shock.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or
electric shock.
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Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or
electric shock.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injury due
to damage to the internal battery.
*Examples to avoid
• Sitting or squatting with the product put in
a pocket of trousers or skirt
• Putting the product in a pocket of outer
wear and catching it in a door or a door of
car
• Stepping on the product on a soft object
such as a sofa, bed, or bedding, or on a
floor
• Putting the product into a seat of train or
bus
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or
electric shock.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or
electric shock.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or
electric shock.
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Not doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries,
or electric shock.
WARNING
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or
electric shock.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or
electric shock.
Doing so may cause fire or burns.
Overcharging may cause fire, burns, or
injuries.
Using the product in places where a
flammable gas can be generated may cause
an explosion or fire.
Do not charge the product in a gas station.
Be careful not to drop the product in a place
like a gas station, especially when you put
gas into a vehicle.
Using the product in places where a
flammable gas can be generated may cause
an explosion or fire.
8
• Remove the power plug of the charging
equipment (sold separately) from the wall
outlet.
• Turn the product off.
Not doing so may cause fires, burns, bodily
injury, or electric shock, etc.
CAUTION
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries.
The product may fall and cause injuries.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric
shock.
Doing so may cause accidental swallow,
injuries, or electric shock.
Not doing so may cause accidental swallow,
injuries, or electric shock.
9
The product or charging equipment may
become hot when doing data communication
continuously or while charging. Depending
on your physical predisposition and
physical condition, contacting with a
high temperature part continuously may
cause skin redness, itching, rash, or low-
temperature burns.
DANGER
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries.
Not doing so may cause loss of sight or
poor physical condition due to the influence
of the substance, etc. inside the product.
WARNING
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or
electric shock.
10
Since using the product on airplanes is
restricted, follow the instructions given by
the respective airlines.
The product's signals may adversely affect
on-board electronic equipment.
If you commit a prohibited act while using
the product on an airplane, you might be
punished by law.
Turn off the product in areas where the use
of the product is prohibited.
The product's signals may affect electronic
equipment and electronic medical equipment.
Radio waves may affect the performance of
electronic medical equipment.
Radio waves may cause malfunctioning or
otherwise affect the electronic devices.
* Examples of electronic devices to be careful
of
Hearing aids, implanted cardiac pacemakers
and implanted defibrillators, other medical
electrical devices, other automatic control
devices, etc. Those who use an implanted
cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator,
or other medical electrical device should
check with the manufacturer of the medical
electrical device or where they purchased
the device with regard to how it may be
affected by radio waves.
Not doing so may cause burns, injuries,
or electric shock with damaged parts or
exposed parts.
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The battery fluid is flammable and could
ignite, causing a fire, explosion, etc.
Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or
injuries due to battery ignition, rupture,
overheat, or leak.
CAUTION
Doing so may cause an accident.
Doing so may cause eye or skin problems.
If the internal matter comes into contact
with your eyes, mouth, skin or clothes,
immediately rinse the contacted area with
clean water.
If the fluid enters your eyes, mouth etc.,
immediately see a doctor after rinsing.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries.
May damage the environment. Bring the
product no longer needed to a sales outlet
such as au shop/au Style. Alternatively,
if your local municipality has a recycling
program, dispose of it as provided for.
Doing so may cause eye or skin problems.
If the internal matter comes into contact
with your eyes, mouth, skin or clothes,
immediately rinse the contacted area with
clean water.
If the fluid enters your eyes, mouth etc.,
immediately see a doctor after rinsing.
12
Touching the tip of the SIM card removal
tool (sample) may cause injuries.
In rare cases, using the phone in some
vehicle models can cause the vehicles
electronic equipment to malfunction. In that
case, stop using the product immediately.
Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes
occurs depending on your physical
constitution and condition.
For material of each part, see "Material List".
Being pinched in a gap may cause injuries.
Using the product in dark places or near
eyes may affect your vision.
WARNING
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric
shock.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
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Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric
shock.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric
shock.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric
shock.
Doing so may cause ignition, overheating, or
electric shock.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or
electric shock.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric
shock.
Incorrect power supply voltage may cause
fire, burns, or electric shock.
AC adapter: 100 VAC (Connect to an AC
outlet for internal household use)
AC adapter for global use: 100 VAC to 240
VAC (Connect to an AC outlet for internal
household use)
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Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or
electric shock.
Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or
electric shock.
Pulling the cord of the specified charging
equipment (sold separately) may damage
the cord and cause fires, burns, electric
shock, etc.
Not doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries,
or electric shock.
Short-circuiting of the connection terminal
may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric
shock.
Leaving it plugged in may cause fires, burns,
or electric shock, etc.
Short-circuiting due to the fluid may cause
fire, burns, or electric shock.
Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or
electric shock.
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CAUTION
Doing so may cause burns.
WARNING
Doing so may allow it to strike yourself or
others, causing injuries or blindness.
CAUTION
Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes
occurs depending on your physical
constitution and condition.
For material of each part, see "Material List".
They may accidentally swallow it, causing
choking or injury.
CAUTION
The cut surface may cause injuries with
adhered metal pieces.
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WARNING
Radio waves may affect the performance of
electronic medical equipment.
Radio waves may affect the performance of
electronic medical equipment.
There may be people with an implanted
pacemaker or an implanted cardioverter-
defibrillator nearby. Radio waves may affect
the performance of electronic medical
equipment.
Radio waves may affect the performance of
electronic medical equipment.
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Material List
Part Material Surface
Treatment
Display (touch panel) Glass －
Exterior case
(around the display)
PC-GF20% Spray finishing
Exterior case (back
stand side)
PC-GF20% Spray finishing
Back stand PC-GF20% Spray finishing
Exterior case (side,
top, bottom)
PC resin Spray finishing
Side key PC resin Spray finishing
External connection
terminal (Type-C)
Copper
alloy
Gold-plated
External connection
terminal (Type-C)
(surrounding area)
LCP resin －
au IC card tray PC resin －
Part Material Surface
Treatment
Main unit STS304 Barrel polishing
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Handling Precautions
These precautions are provided to prevent product
faults and to ensure that performance can be fully
demonstrated. Thoroughly read these precautions to
ensure correct use.
●
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 damage or malfunction.
Keeping the connector, etc. connected to the
external 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%.).
● Do not use in places subject to lots of dust or
vibration. Doing so may cause malfunction.
● Clean the external connection terminal with dry
cotton swabs, etc. every now and then. Soiling may
result in a poor connection. Do not exert a strong
force to clean the external connection terminal 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, glass cleaner, etc. might erase
the printing on the outer cover or cause malfunction.
● Use as far away as possible from fixed-line phones,
TVs and radios. Use nearby might affect them.
● The product may become warm while charging,
depending on the situation, but this is not abnormal.
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