Sharp SoftBank 203SH User manual

203SH User Guide

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SoftBank 203SH
203SH User Guide Contents
Introduction
Introduction.........................................................................3
Getting Started
Package Contents............................................................... 6
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
Battery Cover Installation.................................................8
USIM Card Installation....................................................... 9
Handset Memory & SD Card............................................ 10
Charging Handset..............................................................15
Power On/Off................................................................... 17
Touchscreen Operations................................................... 18
Basic Operations
Basic Operations...............................................................22
Applications.......................................................................24
Handset Phone Number.................................................... 25
Mobile Manners................................................................. 26
Text Entry.........................................................................27
Google™ Accounts............................................................ 29
Google Play™.................................................................... 31
Security Codes.................................................................. 33
USIM PIN............................................................................34
Screen Lock....................................................................... 35
File Backup........................................................................ 35
Software Updates.............................................................36
Handset Interface
Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen) Basics...............................38
3-Line Home Basics.......................................................... 39
Status Bar......................................................................... 40
Notifications Window.......................................................41
Customizing Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen).....................42
Customizing 3-Line Home................................................ 43
Watching One Seg, Videos or YouTube while Using
Applications (Another View)............................................45
Phone
Calling................................................................................ 48
Optional Services..............................................................49
Address Book.................................................................... 54
Messaging & Browser
Messaging.......................................................................... 56
Sending S! Mail/SMS.........................................................56
Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS................................58
Opening Received S! Mail/SMS........................................ 60
Creating/Sending Gmail....................................................60
Opening Received Gmail................................................... 61
Using Internet Mail.......................................................... 62
Web Browsing (Browser).................................................. 64
Camera
Photo Camera....................................................................68
Video Camera.................................................................... 69

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Music & Images
Music & Images.................................................................72
Music Files (Music)........................................................... 72
Still Images & Video (Gallery)......................................... 73
Still Images & Video (Album)...........................................73
Connectivity
Wi-Fi...................................................................................76
Tethering Option.............................................................. 78
Bluetooth®........................................................................ 79
Global Services
Global Roaming................................................................. 84
Calling from Outside Japan.............................................85
Settings
About Settings..................................................................90
Sound Settings..................................................................91
Quick Start Key Setting.................................................. 93
Device Info........................................................................ 93
Add Account......................................................................94
Wi-Fi Settings...................................................................95
Home Applications Setting.............................................. 96
Battery Status..................................................................96
microSD & Phone Storage Settings.................................97
Application Settings.........................................................98
Other Settings..................................................................98
Appendix
Specifications..................................................................108
Customer Service............................................................109
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions.........................................................112
Important Product Information.....................................118
Handset & Hardware Care............................................. 120
General Notes................................................................. 122
FCC Notice...................................................................... 123
RF Exposure Information/Specific Absorption Rate*
(SAR) Information...........................................................124
Water & Dust Resistance.............................................. 125

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Introduction SoftBank 203SH
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing SoftBank 203SH.
Before You Begin
・SoftBank 203SH is referred to as "handset" in this guide.
・Read "Quick Tips" (in お願いとご注意) and this guide
thoroughly beforehand for proper usage.
・Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.
・Unauthorized copying of any part of this guide is
prohibited.
・Guide content subject to change without prior notice.
・SoftBank 203SH is compatible with 4G, 3G and GSM network
technologies.
・"SoftBank 4G" is used as a service name based on the
statement by the International Telecommunication Union
(ITU) indicating that mobile communications systems for
3.5G and beyond can also be considered "4G."
Guide Usage Notes
・Most operation descriptions are based on default settings.
・Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for application
sheet in 3-Line Home.
・Some operation descriptions may be omitted.
・In this guide and on handset, "abroad" means "outside Japan"
with regard to handset/service usage.
・In this guide, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Card is
referred to as "SD Card."
Screenshots & Key Labels
Screenshots and key labels are provided for reference only.
Actual handset windows, menus, etc. may differ in appearance.
Accessing Functions Guide
Access this Functions Guide via Guide indicator on Status Bar.
Guide indicator appears on Status Bar by default. To hide
Guide indicator:
Drag Status Bar down Tap here for Guide
Indicator off Back
・Guide usage information and confirmation for automatic
updates appear at initial startup. Follow onscreen prompts.

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Getting Started
Package Contents............................................................... 6
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
Battery Cover Installation.................................................8
USIM Card Installation....................................................... 9
Handset Memory & SD Card............................................ 10
Charging Handset..............................................................15
Power On/Off................................................................... 17
Touchscreen Operations................................................... 18

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Package Contents
Package Contents
・Handset (SoftBank 203SH)
(Battery is built into handset.)
・AC Charger (SHCEJ1)
・クイックスタート (Japanese)
・お願いとご注意 (Japanese) with English "Quick Tips"
・Warranties (Japanese) for handset and AC Charger
Parts & Functions
Handset Parts
Name Description
Earpiece Hear other party's voice through this.
Proximity/
Light Sensor
Detects ambient light level and prevents
Touchscreen misoperation during call.
Notification
Lamp
Illuminates while charging or for
notifications (missed calls, new messages,
etc.).
Internal
Camera Shoot photos or videos.
Charging
Terminals For use with Desktop Holder.
Strap
Eyelet Attach Straps here.
Headphone
Port
Connect Headphones with Mic (optional
accessories) here.
Display Touch Display to select menu items, open
functions, scroll pages, etc.

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Name Description
External
Camera Shoot photos or videos.
Infrared
Port Transfer files using Infrared.
Mobile
Light Use as a flashlight or camera flash.
Mic Talk to other party through this.
External
Device Port
Connect AC Charger or Micro USB Cable
here.
Speaker Listen to music, video/One Seg audio, etc.
through this.
FeliCa Logo Place over reader/writer to use Osaifu-
Keitai®.
Battery
Cover Access USIM Card and SD Card.
Handset Keys
Name Description
(Power Key)
Activate/cancel Screen lock. Long Press
for power on/off or phone options.
(Volume Down
Key)
Decrease Volume. In Welcome sheet (lock
screen) or 3-Line Home, Touch & Hold to
activate/cancel Manner mode.
(Volume Up
Key)
Increase Volume. In Welcome sheet (lock
screen), Touch & Hold to turn on Mobile
Light (Tap to turn it off).
(Quick
Start Key)
Open Another View1. Cancel Screen lock.
In Welcome sheet (lock screen), turn off
Display. Long Press to activate Personal
Collect Board1.
1 Change assigned function as needed.

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Battery Cover Installation
Removing Battery Cover
Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it
cools down after powering off.
・Use notch (○) to lift Battery Cover. Push up Battery Cover
along edges to remove it.
Installing Battery Cover
Always confirm Card Slot Cover (○ in of "Inserting USIM
Card") is firmly closed beforehand.
・Align at Power Key side, then firmly press down along edges.
Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover; damage may
result.
Battery Cover
General
Use handset with Battery Cover installed.
Replacement
If Battery Cover is damaged, replace it with a new one.
Protective Sheet Cautions
Under Protective Sheet
There are Battery and precision parts under Protective
Sheet. Do not peel, damage or subject it to impact; may
cause malfunction, overheating, ignition, electric shock,
impairment, burn injuries, etc.
Heat Caution
Protective Sheet ( ) may be hot to the touch while
power is on or immediately after powering off, leading to
burn injuries.

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USIM Card Installation
USIM Card is an IC card containing customer and
authentication information, including handset number.
Inserting USIM Card
Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it
cools down after powering off. Do not touch Protective Sheet
while handset is hot; may cause burn injuries.
Remove Battery Cover
・Use notch (○) to lift Battery Cover. Push up Battery Cover
along edges to remove it.
Open Card Slot Cover
Insert USIM Card into USIM Card Slot
・Confirm orientation of USIM Card (see the notch), then
insert it all the way with metal contacts facing up. (Refer
to the label indicating the orientation in which USIM Card
should be inserted.)
Close Card Slot Cover
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid/dust.
Replace Battery Cover
・Align at Power Key side, then firmly press down along edges.
Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover; damage may
result.

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Removing USIM Card
Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it
cools down after powering off. Do not touch Protective Sheet
while handset is hot; may cause burn injuries.
Remove Battery Cover
・Use notch (○) to lift Battery Cover. Push up Battery Cover
along edges to remove it.
Open Card Slot Cover
Remove USIM Card
・Gently push in USIM Card and release; it pops out. Carefully
remove USIM Card without bending it.
Close Card Slot Cover
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid/dust.
Replace Battery Cover
・Align at Power Key side, then firmly press down along edges.
Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover; damage may
result.
Handset Memory & SD Card
Handset supports SD Card up to 64 GB. Some SD Cards may
not operate properly.
In addition to SD Cards, use handset memory as storage for
shot photos/videos and other files.
Storage
Handset internal storage consists of system memory and
handset memory. See below to learn about system memory,
handset memory and SD Card.
Storage Description
System
memory
System files and applications are installed
here.
Handset
memory
Shot photos/videos, mail attachments,
etc. are saved here. Connect handset to a
PC to exchange files.
SD Card
Connect handset (with SD Card inserted)
to a PC to exchange files. Save images,
music and other files to SD Card for use
on handset.

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Inserting SD Card
Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it
cools down after powering off. Do not touch Protective Sheet
while handset is hot; may cause burn injuries.
Remove Battery Cover
・Use notch (○) to lift Battery Cover. Push up Battery Cover
along edges to remove it.
Open Card Slot Cover
Insert SD Card into SD Card Slot
・Insert SD Card all the way with terminals facing down.
(Refer to the label indicating the orientation in which SD
Card should be inserted.)
Close Card Slot Cover
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid/dust.
Replace Battery Cover
・Align at Power Key side, then firmly press down along edges.
Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover; damage may
result.
Formatting SD Card
When using a new SD Card for the first time, format it on
handset before trying to save images, music, etc.
・Formatting deletes all SD Card files.
・Charge handset while formatting or charge it adequately
beforehand.
In application sheet, (Settings)
microSD & phone storage
Erase microSD
Erase SD card

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Enter Operation Password OK
・If Operation Password is unset, follow onscreen prompts.
Erase everything
Handset erases all SD Card files.
・When finished, SD Card is mounted.
Unmounting SD Card
Always unmount SD Card before removing it.
In application sheet, (Settings)
microSD & phone storage
Unmount microSD OK
Unmount microSD changes to Mount microSD . (SD Card
is unmounted.)

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Removing SD Card
Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it
cools down after powering off. Do not touch Protective Sheet
while handset is hot; may cause burn injuries.
Remove Battery Cover
・Use notch (○) to lift Battery Cover. Push up Battery Cover
along edges to remove it.
Open Card Slot Cover
Remove SD Card
・Gently push in SD Card and release; it pops out. Carefully
remove SD Card without bending it.
Close Card Slot Cover
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid/dust.
Replace Battery Cover
・Align at Power Key side, then firmly press down along edges.
Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover; damage may
result.
Formatting Handset Memory
Formatting deletes all handset memory files.
・Charge handset while formatting or charge it adequately
beforehand.
In application sheet, (Settings)
microSD & phone storage
Erase phone storage
Erase internal storage

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Enter Operation Password OK
・If Operation Password is unset, follow onscreen prompts.
Erase everything
Handset erases all handset memory files.
Handset Memory & SD Card Usage Notes
General
Handset memory files and SD Card files may be lost/altered
accidentally. Keep a copy of important information in a
separate place. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for
any damages resulting from accidental loss/alteration of
information.
・Never power off while files are being accessed.
microSDXC Card
Handset supports microSDXC Cards (SDXC-compatible SD
Cards). microSDXC Cards are supported by SDXC-compatible
devices only.
Exchanging Files with Non-SDXC-Compatible
Devices
To exchange files between handset and non-SDXC-
compatible devices, use SD Cards (microSD/microSDHC
Cards) supported by handset and those devices. Inserting a
microSDXC Card used on handset in a non-SDXC-compatible
device may corrupt card files. In such cases, do not format
the microSDXC Card on that device even if prompted to do
so.
・Formatting deletes all microSDXC Card files and changes
the file system. The original memory capacity may
be unavailable after formatting. To use a corrupted
microSDXC Card, format it on an SDXC-compatible device.
Handling SD Cards Used on Other Mobiles
After installing SD Card used on other mobiles (such as
previously used handsets) into handset, the notification
Application data is present in the microSD. may appear on
Status Bar. To use files on such SD Cards on handset, copy
files to handset memory as follows.
Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window
Application data is present in the microSD. Follow
onscreen prompts
・If the same folder/file name exists in handset memory,
overwrite confirmation appears. Handset memory files
cannot be restored once overwritten.
Handset Memory
Photos and videos shot on handset are saved to handset
memory by default. Depending on downloaded application
(sold separately), corresponding files may be saved to
handset memory even if SD Card is specified as their save
location in application description.
SD Card Caution
Keep SD Card out of infants' reach; may cause choking if
swallowed.

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Charging Handset
Battery is built into handset.
AC Charger, Desktop Holder (optional accessory), Micro USB
Cable (optional accessory), Micro USB Charging Adapter
(optional accessory) and In-Car Charger (optional accessory)
are not water or dust proof. Do not charge handset while it is
wet.
AC Charger
Use AC Charger (SHCEJ1).
Open External Device Port Cover (hereafter "Port Cover")
・Use notch to slightly lift Port Cover, then gently pull it
open being careful not to dislodge it.
Insert Micro USB plug of AC Charger into External Device Port
・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,
External Device Port may be damaged. Confirm contours and
orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs (○)
facing down.
Plug AC Charger into AC outlet after rotating blades out as
shown
Notification Lamp illuminates while charging, and goes out
when charge is full.
Unplug AC Charger and retract blades
Remove Micro USB plug from External Device Port
Close Port Cover
・Close Port Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket and
base may expose handset to liquid/dust.

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Desktop Holder
Use AC Charger (SHCEJ1) with Desktop Holder (SHEEV1;
optional accessory).
Insert Micro USB plug of AC Charger into connector port of
Desktop Holder
・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,
connector port of Desktop Holder may be damaged. Confirm
contours and orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it
with tabs (○) facing down.
Plug AC Charger into AC outlet after rotating blades out as
shown
Place handset into Desktop Holder with Charging Terminals
facing down
Tilt back handset and secure it with lock lever
Notification Lamp illuminates while charging, and goes out
when charge is full.
Remove handset and then Micro USB plug from Desktop Holder,
then unplug AC Charger and retract blades
・To remove handset, tilt it toward you while holding Desktop
Holder.
USB Charging
Connect handset to a PC with Micro USB Cable (SHDDL1;
optional accessory).
・Power on handset and PC first.
・To use Fast transfer mode, install USB Cable driver on the
PC beforehand.
・Handset may not charge or charge slowly depending on PC
status/environment.
Open Port Cover
・Use notch to slightly lift Port Cover, then gently pull it
open being careful not to dislodge it.
Insert Micro USB plug of Micro USB Cable into External Device
Port
・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,
External Device Port may be damaged. Confirm contours and
orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs (○)
facing down.
・Handset supports two types of Micro USB plug.
Insert Micro USB Cable into PC USB port
Notification Lamp illuminates while charging, and goes out
when charge is full.
Remove Micro USB Cable from handset and PC, then close Port
Cover

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Lithium-ion Battery
This product requires a lithium-ion battery. Lithium-
ion batteries are recyclable. To recycle a used lithium-
ion battery, take it to any shop displaying the recycling
symbol.
・To avoid fire or electric shock, do not short-circuit or
disassemble Battery.
Charging Precautions
Handling Cables
Do not pull, bend, or twist cable.
Handling Port Cover
Remember these points when closing Port Cover:
・Close Port Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid/dust.
・Do not try to close Port Cover with hinge extended; may
deform Port Cover and affect water/dust resistance.
Important USB Charging Note
Handset may power on automatically when connected to a
PC with Micro USB Cable; avoid connection aboard aircraft
or in hospitals, etc. where handset use is prohibited.
Battery Care
To help maintain performance and life of Internal Battery,
do not store in the following conditions.
・Full (immediately after charging is complete)
・Exhausted (too low to power on handset)
Periods of Disuse
Charge at least once every 6 months; if left uncharged,
handset may become unusable or files/settings may be
affected.
Bulges of Internal Battery
Depending on usage, bulges may appear near end of battery
life; this does not affect safety.
Internal Battery Replacement
Internal Battery is a consumable item; may need to be
replaced if operating time shortens noticeably. Internal
Battery is not user replaceable; its replacement incurs fees
and requires handset submission to a SoftBank Shop or
other appropriate servicer. For details, contact a SoftBank
Shop or SoftBank Customer Support, General Information.
Power On/Off
Power On
Long Press until SoftBank logo appears
After Power On Graphics, Welcome sheet (lock screen)
appears.
・If Welcome sheet (lock screen) usage guide appears, follow
onscreen prompts. (Tap Try it to proceed to .)
Drag to the bottom of Display
Google & location window opens.
・Google & location window may open even when handset is
not used.
Set Google's location service options
Initial setup menu opens.
・Scroll to bottom or Tap for .
・If 3-Line Home usage guide appears, follow onscreen
prompts.

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Power Off
(Long Press)
Power off
OK
Handset shuts down.
Touchscreen Operations
Touch Display to select menu items, open functions, scroll
pages, etc.
Tap
Tap item or key to open or execute corresponding function/
operation.
Touch & Hold
Touch item for 1+ seconds (handset vibrates) to move icon,
open menu, etc.
Drag
Drag item to move it.