Sharp Softbank 205sh User manual

205SH User Guide

SoftBank 205SH

205SH User Guide Contents

Introduction

Introduction.........................................................................3

Getting Started

Package Contents............................................................... 6

Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6

USIM Card Installation....................................................... 8

SD Card................................................................................9

Charging Handset..............................................................13

Power On/Off................................................................... 14

Touchscreen Operations................................................... 15

Basic Operations

Basic Operations...............................................................18

Applications.......................................................................20

Handset Phone Number.................................................... 20

Mobile Manners................................................................. 21

Text Entry.........................................................................21

Google™ Accounts............................................................ 24

Google Play™.................................................................... 26

Security Codes.................................................................. 27

USIM PIN............................................................................28

Screen Lock....................................................................... 29

Software Updates.............................................................30

Measuring Radiation......................................................... 31

Handset Interface

Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen) Basics...............................34

3-Line Home Basics.......................................................... 35

Status Bar......................................................................... 36

Notifications Window.......................................................37

Using Application Usage History.....................................38

Customizing 3-Line Home................................................ 39

Phone

Calling................................................................................ 44

Optional Services..............................................................45

Address Book.................................................................... 50

Messaging & Browser

Messaging.......................................................................... 52

Sending S! Mail/SMS.........................................................52

Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS................................54

Opening Received S! Mail/SMS........................................ 56

Creating/Sending Gmail....................................................56

Opening Received Gmail................................................... 57

Using Internet Mail.......................................................... 58

Web Browsing (Browser).................................................. 60

Camera

Photo Camera....................................................................66

Video Camera.................................................................... 67

Music & Images

Music & Images.................................................................70

Music Files (Music)........................................................... 70

Still Images & Video (Album)...........................................71

Connectivity

Wi-Fi...................................................................................74

Tethering Option.............................................................. 76

Bluetooth®........................................................................ 77

Global Services

Global Roaming................................................................. 82

Calling from Outside Japan.............................................83

Settings

About Settings..................................................................88

Sound Settings..................................................................89

Wallpaper & Display Settings..........................................91

Quick Start Key Settings................................................ 92

Device Info........................................................................ 92

Add Account......................................................................93

Wi-Fi Settings...................................................................94

Home Applications Setting.............................................. 94

Storage Settings...............................................................95

Application Settings.........................................................96

Other Settings..................................................................96

Appendix

Specifications..................................................................108

Customer Service............................................................109

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions.........................................................112

Important Product Information.....................................117

Handset & Hardware Care............................................. 119

General Notes................................................................. 121

FCC Notice...................................................................... 122

RF Exposure Information/Specific Absorption Rate*

(SAR) Information...........................................................123

Water Resistance............................................................124

Introduction SoftBank 205SH

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing SoftBank 205SH.

Before You Begin

・SoftBank 205SH 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 205SH is compatible with 4G and 3G 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.

・"Confirmation" refers to authentication prompt, selection,

caution or other message that appears after operation.

・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.

Getting Started

Package Contents............................................................... 6

Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6

USIM Card Installation....................................................... 8

SD Card................................................................................9

Charging Handset..............................................................13

Power On/Off................................................................... 14

Touchscreen Operations................................................... 15

Package Contents

・Handset (SoftBank 205SH)

・Battery is built into handset.

・Handset back cover is not removable.

・SD/USIM Card Insertion/Removal Tool (complimentary

sample)

・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

・microSD Card (complimentary sample, preinstalled)

Parts & Functions

Handset Parts

Name Description

Strap

Eyelet Attach Straps here.

Headphone

Port

Connect Headphones with Mic (optional

accessories) here.

Internal

Camera Shoot photos or videos.

Earpiece Hear other party's voice through this.

SD/USIM

Card Slot Access USIM Card and SD Card.

Notification

Lamp

Illuminates while charging or for

notifications (missed calls, new messages,

etc.).

Proximity/

Light Sensor

Detects ambient light level and prevents

Touchscreen misoperation during call.

Display Touch Display to select menu items, open

functions, scroll pages, etc.

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Name Description

Pressure

Vent

Helps maintain handset performance.

Do not place a sticker, label, etc.

External

Camera Shoot photos or videos.

Infrared

Port Transfer files using Infrared.

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.

Mobile

Light Use as a flashlight or camera flash.

FeliCa Logo Place over reader/writer to use Osaifu-

Keitai®.

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 Silent mode.

(Volume Up

Key)

Increase Volume. In Welcome sheet (lock

screen), Touch & Hold to turn on Mobile

Light1.

(Quick Start

Key)

Activate Camera2. Cancel Screen lock

(when Display is completely dark). In

Welcome sheet (lock screen), turn off

Display. Long Press to activate Mail2.

1　To turn off, Tap Display.

2　Change assigned function as needed.

USIM Card Installation

USIM Card is an IC card containing customer and

authentication information, including handset number.

SD/USIM Card Insertion/Removal Tool

There are two inscriptions (one for USIM and one for SD) on

included SD/USIM Card Insertion/Removal Tool (hereafter

"Insertion/Removal Tool"). Align the USIM side over the back

of handset.

・Always use included Insertion/Removal Tool for USIM Card

installation. Using other devices may damage handset and

USIM Card. Take care not to lose Insertion/Removal Tool.

Inserting USIM Card

Always power off beforehand.

Open Card Slot Cover

Insert USIM Card into USIM Card Slot (bottom opening)

・Check orientation of USIM Card (see the notch), then insert

it with metal contacts facing up.

Align Insertion/Removal Tool with Card Slot, with the USIM

side (USIM挿抜時：この面が背面側) facing down

・Take care not to get Card Slot Cover caught between

handset and Insertion/Removal Tool.

Gently push in Insertion/Removal Tool until it clicks

Close Card Slot Cover

・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket

and base may expose handset to liquid.

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Removing USIM Card

Always power off beforehand.

Open Card Slot Cover

Align Insertion/Removal Tool with Card Slot, with the USIM

side (USIM挿抜時：この面が背面側) facing down

・Take care not to get Card Slot Cover caught between

handset and Insertion/Removal Tool.

Gently push in Insertion/Removal Tool until it clicks

・Pull back Insertion/Removal Tool slowly (USIM Card pops out

slightly). Pulling it back quickly may make USIM Card jump

out.

Remove USIM Card

Close Card Slot Cover

・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket

and base may expose handset to liquid.

SD Card

Handset supports SD Card up to 64 GB. Some SD Cards may

not operate properly.

SD/USIM Card Insertion/Removal Tool

There are two inscriptions (one for USIM and one for SD) on

included SD/USIM Card Insertion/Removal Tool (hereafter

"Insertion/Removal Tool"). Align the SD side over the back of

handset.

・Always use included Insertion/Removal Tool for SD Card

installation. Using other devices may damage handset and SD

Card. Take care not to lose Insertion/Removal Tool.

Unmounting SD Card

Always unmount SD Card before removing it. (Complimentary

SD Card preinstalled.)

In application sheet, (Settings)

Storage

Unmount microSD OK

Unmount microSD changes to Mount microSD . (SD Card

is unmounted.)

・To have SD Card recognized again, Tap Mount microSD .

Removing SD Card

Always power off beforehand.

Open Card Slot Cover

Align Insertion/Removal Tool with Card Slot, with the SD side

(microSD挿抜時：この面が背面側) facing down

・Take care not to get Card Slot Cover caught between

handset and Insertion/Removal Tool.

Gently push in Insertion/Removal Tool until it clicks

・Pull back Insertion/Removal Tool slowly (SD Card pops out

slightly). Pulling it back quickly may make SD Card jump out.

Remove SD Card

Close Card Slot Cover

・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket

and base may expose handset to liquid.

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Inserting SD Card

Always power off beforehand.

Open Card Slot Cover

Insert SD Card into SD Card Slot (top opening)

・Insert it with terminals facing up.

Align Insertion/Removal Tool with Card Slot, with the SD side

(microSD挿抜時：この面が背面側) facing down

・Take care not to get Card Slot Cover caught between

handset and Insertion/Removal Tool.

Gently push in Insertion/Removal Tool until it clicks

Close Card Slot Cover

・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket

and base may expose handset to liquid.

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)

Storage

Erase microSD

Erase SD card

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.

Complimentary Sample SD Card

Complimentary SD Card is preinstalled.

・Warranty does not cover complimentary sample SD Card.

SD Card Usage Notes

General

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.

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, Micro USB Cable (optional accessory), Micro USB

Charging Adapter (optional accessory) and In-Car Charger

(optional accessory) are not water proof. Never charge

handset while it is wet.

May cause fire, malfunction or burns due to electric shock or

short-circuiting.

AC Charger

Use AC Charger (SHCEJ1).

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. Check contours and

orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs (○)

facing down.

Extend blades and plug AC Charger into AC outlet

Notification Lamp illuminates while charging.

・Rotate blades out as shown.

・Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.

Unplug AC Charger and retract blades

Remove Micro USB plug from External Device Port

USB Charging

Connect handset to a PC with Micro USB Cable (SHDDL1;

optional accessory).

・Power on handset and PC first.

・Handset may not charge or charge slowly depending on PC

status/environment.

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. Check contours and

orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs (○)

facing down.

Insert USB plug of Micro USB Cable into PC USB port

Notification Lamp illuminates while charging.

・Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.

Remove Micro USB Cable from handset and PC

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.

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.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

・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

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.

Flick

Flick to toggle sheets, pages, etc.

Pinch/Spread

Pinch or Spread to zoom in or out on images, maps, etc.