Sharp Au Speed Wi-Fi 5G X01 User manual

QuickStartGuide
March2020,1stEdition
Soldby:KDDICORPORATION,
OKINAWACELLULARTELEPHONECOMPANY
Manufacturedby:SHARPCORPORATION
The company names and product names appearing in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
For exemptions, refer to “Notes on Usage” available on the au homepage.

Preface
Thank you for buying the “Speed Wi-Fi 5G X01” (simply called “the product”
from here on).
Before using the product, read the “Quick Start Guide” (this manual), and
“Notes on Usage”, carefully for proper use.
Packaged Items
Before using the product, make sure that you have all the following packaged
items with the product.
Main unit SIM eject pin (sample)
*
USB cable (sample)
The following items are not included.
•au Nano IC Card 04 LE •AC adapter
•Please purchase the specified charger (sold separately). For details, refer to
“周辺機器” (Peripheral Devices) in the “取扱説明書 詳細版” (Full Instruction
Manual) (Japanese).
•無線LAN初期設定 (Wireless LAN
Initialization) sticker (Japanese)
•はじめてガイド (Quick Start Guide)
(Japanese)
•ご利用にあたっての注意事項(保証書)
(Notes on Usage (Warranty))
(Japanese)
* Used to insert/remove the au Nano IC
Card 04 LE.
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◎The battery is built into the product.
◎Illustrations in this manual are shown as examples. They may differ from
the actual product.
About Descriptions
•Symbols representing keys in this manual are as below.
Power key
•The following operations are abbreviated in this manual.
Description Meaning
Swipe left on home screen
→[Settings] →[Display].
From the home screen, swipe left and tap “
Settings”. Then, tap “Display”.
f(hold down for at
least 2 seconds).
Hold fdown for at least 2 seconds.
* Tap refers to using your finger to lightly touch keys and icons displayed on the
screen to select.
◎In this manual, descriptions are based on the screen display and
operations of the product with au Nano IC Card 04 LE installed.
◎Illustrations and screens shown in this manual may look different from
those on the actual product. In some cases, minor details or a part of a
screen may be omitted.
◎Menu items, hierarchies, and icons used in this manual may differ
depending on the functions used and upon usage conditions.
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◎In this manual, “au Nano IC Card 04 LE” is abbreviated to “au IC Card”.
◎Company names and product names described in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This
manual may also omit marks such as ™ and ®.
What You Can Do with This Product
The product can be connected to multiple wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)-supported
devices such as PCs, smartphones, tablets, etc. via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) and
connect a PC etc. using a LAN cable (commercially available) or USB cable
(sample). Also, data communication using Internet access using 5G, LTE or
UMTS systems is available on devices connected to the product.
Connecting via Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)
You can connect wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)-supported devices (such as PCs,
smartphones, tablets, etc.) to this product to carry out data communications.
•Up to 16 devices supporting wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) can be connected to the
product at the same time.
Wi-Fi®
Wi-Fi®
Wi-Fi®
Wireless base
station
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Connecting with USB Cable (sample)
You can connect this product to a PC with a USB cable (sample) for data
communication. Additionally, you can also use the USB connection at the
same time as Wi-Fi®connections.
Wi-Fi®
Wi-Fi®
Wi
reless base
station
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Connecting with a LAN Cable (Commercially
Available)
You can perform data communication by connecting the product to a PC or
other device using a LAN cable (commercially available). You can also use the
wired LAN connection at the same time as wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) connections.
Wi-Fi®LAN cable
(commercially
available)
Wi-Fi®Wireless base
station
◎Depending on radio wave reception, overloading of access points, or the
volume of the content, normal communications may not be possible.
Furthermore, depending on the connected devices, normal
communications may not be possible.
◎Connection to the network automatically determines and selects the most
suitable network at that time.
◎The product will automatically connect to the Internet when it is turned
on.
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◎The wired LAN function of the product will be stopped if the
communication with connected devices using a LAN cable (commercially
available) is not be performed for a set period of time.
If you reconnect the product to the Internet after the wired LAN function
is stopped, press fto turn the screen on.
◎If a LAN cable (commercially available) is left connected to the product
while using, electric power may be consumed even though you do not
use the wired LAN function. Unplug the LAN cable (commercially
available) from the product to save the battery when not using the
function.
Support for au World Service
Using the au World Service, you can use your products that are used in Japan
overseas as well. This product can be used on either UMTS or LTE networks
depending on your destination.
•No special procedures for application or fixed monthly charges are required,
with usage charges being combined with fees for usage within Japan,
making payment easy.
* Customers with new accounts can use these overseas from the day following
purchase.
However, customers who have purchased this product from an online shop can
use it from 2 days after starting communications within Japan.
•Please check with the au website or Customer Center for details as to
countries in which this can be used, pricing, and other services.
■Covered areas and charges
(https://www.au.com/mobile/service/global/au-world-service/area-charge/)
(Japanese)
■How to use data communications overseas, and applicable data
communication charges
(https://www.au.com/mobile/service/global/au-world-service/check/)
(Japanese)
■Customers using this product overseas
*Please read before traveling
(https://www.au.com/information/notice_mobile/global/)(Japanese)
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◎Various discount services as well as data communication charges/
discount services available within Japan cannot be used overseas.
◎Consumption tax is not added to usage fees for international services.
Setting Communication Mode/
Performance
Communication Mode
You can use the product to perform data communication with wireless base
station via 5G, LTE or UMTS systems. You can select from the following
communication modes to use.
5G LTE UMTS*
5G/LTE (Auto) ○○○
LTE -○ ○
* During international roaming
By default, the product is set to “5G/LTE (Auto)”. Note that additional charges
may be applied depending on your billing plan.
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Performance Setting
You can make settings for the balance of the product's communication speed
and the electric power consumption.
A Swipe left on home screen →[Settings] →[Performance
Settings]
B Performance Set a performance to use.
4x4MIMO Setting If you set it to “ON”, the antenna setting is
changed and communication speed is
increased. However, more electric power than
usual is used.
•You cannot set it to “ON” in “ECO” mode.
In Charging Mode
Switch
If you set it to “ON”, Performance is
automatically changed to “High Performance”
while charging.
Useful Functionality of This Product
QR Codes and WPS Connection
You can easily connect your smartphone or other device to the product over
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) by displaying a QR code on the product screen, and
reading it with the camera on the smartphone or other device. WPS
connections are also supported to allow you to connect your smartphone to
the product via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®), using a WPS key. If the wireless LAN
(Wi-Fi®)-supported device supports the WPS push button method, you can
easily set the SSID and security method required for the connection.
•For details on the connection method, refer to “Connecting by Using QR
Code” (zP.41) and “Connecting by Using WPS” (zP.36).
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About the Manuals
■“Quick Start Guide” (this manual) and “Notes on Usage”
The “Quick Start Guide” (this manual) and “Notes on Usage” available on the au
homepage describe information and precautions required for the first time use.
(https://www.au.com/english/support/manual/)
■“Full Instruction Manual” (Japanese)
You can check “取扱説明書 詳細版”(Full Instruction Manual) (Japanese) that
describes detailed of various functions on the au homepage.
(https://www.au.com/support/service/mobile/guide/manual/)(Japanese)
Mobile Consideration
■Usage is prohibited in the following locations
•Since using the product on airplanes is restricted, follow the instructions
given by the respective airlines.
■Be very aware of people nearby
•When in town, do not use in locations that obstruct passers-by.
•Looking at your product screen while walking is very dangerous. Do not use
this product while walking, or suddenly stop to use it.
•When using this product on the bullet train or in hotel lobbies, move to a
location that will not bother other people.
•Crowded locations such as in full trains may have people using pacemakers
nearby. Please turn off the product before entering these areas.
•Abide by instructions regarding prohibitions on usage or restrictions on
bringing items in that have been put in place by hospitals and other medical
institutions.
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Part Names and Functions
Front
Right side
Left side
A
Heat exhaust vent
B
RESET button
The product settings can be restored to the factory default settings by
pressing this button with the SIM eject pin (sample) when the power to the
product is on.
C
fPower key
Turn the screen on/off.
Hold down to turn the power on/off and to reboot.
D
au IC Card tray
E
Ethernet port
Use when connecting LAN cables (commercially available).
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F
External connection jack
Use when connecting with the TypeC Common AC Adapter 01/02 (sold
separately), a USB cable (sample), and USB cable (commercially available)
for connection with peripheral devices.
G
Display (Touch panel)
H
Charging lamp
I
5G/4G antenna
J
5G antenna
K
Wi-Fi®antenna
◎The back cover of this product cannot be removed. Removing it forcibly
may cause damage or a malfunction.
◎Since the battery is built into the product, you cannot remove it by
yourself. To forcibly turn the power off, refer to “Turning the Power Off
Forcibly” (zP.22).
Heat exhaust vent
◎Do not cover the vent while using the product.
5G/4G antenna and Wi-Fi®antenna
◎The antenna is built into the product. Do not cover the antenna with your
hand during use. Doing so may impact signal quality.
au IC Card
◎Pulling out or applying excessive force on the au IC Card tray may cause
damage.
IMEI plate
◎A plate with the sticker (IMEI label) showing the IMEI number
(International Mobile Equipment Identifier) is printed and inserted near
the au IC Card tray slot. The IMEI number is required when requesting
servicing or repairs. Do not pull out the plate. Also, do not remove the
sticker.
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Pulling out the IMEI plate
A
Turn the display side down, pull out the au IC Card tray, and remove the
au IC Card. (For details on pulling out the au IC Card tray, refer to the
step Aand Bof “Inserting the au IC Card” (zP.15).)
B
Turn the display side down, hook the tab on the rear of the au IC Card
tray (side without text), and pull out the IMEI plate. (Do not fully pull out
the IMEI plate.)
Catch Catch
(au IC Card tray underside)
au IC Card tray underside
au IC Card tray
Hole of
the IMEI plate
IMEI plate
◎Note that pulling out the IMEI plate forcibly or applying force to it may
damage the plate.
◎If the IMEI plate comes fully out, carefully return the IMEI plate while
taking care not to insert it too far in.
◎IMEI information can also be checked by operating the product.
Swipe left on home screen →[About Device].
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Main Unit Keys and Buttons
Use keys and buttons on the main unit to carry out the following operations.
■Power key
Power on f(hold down for at least 2 seconds).
Power off f(hold down for at least 2 seconds) →[Power
Off].
Reboot f(hold down for at least 2 seconds) →
[Reboot].
Turn screen on fwhile the screen is off.
Turn screen off fwhile the screen is on.
Forcibly power off f(hold down for at least 8 seconds).
■RESET button
Reset the product to
the factory default
Use the SIM eject pin (sample) to hold down for at
least 2 seconds →[OK].
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au IC Card (SIM Card)
Your phone number etc. is recorded in the au IC Card.
The product is compatible with au Nano IC Card 04 LE.
IC (metal) part
au Nano IC Card 04 LE
FrontBack
◎Note the following points, otherwise handling the au IC Card may cause
malfunction or damage.
•Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au IC Card.
•Insert in the correct direction.
•Before inserting/removing the au IC Card, turn off the product .
•Do not forcefully insert or remove.
◎An error message will be displayed if the au IC Card is not correctly
inserted, or if the au IC Card has a malfunction.
◎Be careful not to lose the au IC Card after it is removed.
◎Also, do not insert an au IC Card that is inserted into a conversion
adapter. Doing so might cause a malfunction.
◎When inserting/removing the au IC Card, ensure that any USB Type-C
plugs such as the TypeC Common AC Adapter 01/02 are removed from
the product.
◎The included SIM eject pin (sample) is required to insert and remove the
au IC Card.
◎Although the phone number is stored to the au IC Card, making/receiving
calls etc. is not available with the product.
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Inserting/Removing the au IC Card
Before inserting/removing the au IC Card, ensure you turn off the product.
Insert/remove the card with the display side of the product turned down.
Inserting the au IC Card
A Insert the tip of the SIM eject pin (sample) into the au IC
Card tray hole.
Push the tool firmly straight in until the au IC Card tray comes out.
Pushing this other than straight in may cause damage or malfunction.
SIM eject pin
(sample)
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B Pull out the au IC Card tray.
C Put the au IC Card into the au IC Card tray with the IC
(metal) side facing down.
Check the direction of the au IC Card, and place it securely in the au IC
Card tray.
Take care so that the au IC Card does not come out of the IC Card tray.
Inserting the tray with the card not properly seated within may result in
damage.
Notches
IC (metal) side
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D Insert the au IC Card tray fully into the product straight and
horizontally with the display side facing down.
Push the areas indicated with ○securely and make sure there is no
space between the product and the au IC Card tray.
Inserting/removing the au IC Card tray
◎Do not insert the au IC Card into the product directly. Place the au IC
Card in the au IC Card tray, and then insert the whole tray into the
product.
◎Do not misplace or damage the au IC Card tray once it is removed.
◎When removing the au IC Card tray from the main unit, pull out the card
tray slowly and horizontally with the display side facing down.
•Pulling out the au IC Card tray forcefully or at an angle may cause
damage.
•When pulling out the au IC Card tray with the display side turned up or
the product stood upright, the au IC Card will fall out of the au IC Card
tray, and may be lost.
◎When inserting the au IC Card tray into the main unit, insert the card tray
slowly and horizontally with the display side facing down, and confirm
that there are no space between the main unit and the au IC Card tray.
•Do not insert the au IC Card tray the other way around. Doing so might
cause damage to the au IC Card tray.
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Removing the au IC Card
A Using the SIM eject pin (sample), pull out the au IC Card
tray.
When pulling this out, take care that the au IC Card does not come out of
the IC Card tray and get lost.
B Remove the au IC Card from the au IC Card tray.
C Insert the au IC Card tray fully into the product straight and
horizontally with the display side facing down.
Charging
Charging
The internal battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the
battery before using the product.
•If the performance of a battery does not recover even after charging (e.g.
the usable time after each charge has become extremely short), the internal
battery may be at the end of its service life. You can check battery charging
performance by swiping left on home screen →[Settings] →[Battery
Performance].
•While charging, the charging lamp is illuminated in red and the battery icon
appears with superimposed. When charging is completed, the charging
lamp is turned off.
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◎The product may become warm during charging, but this is not a
malfunction.
◎The interior of the product may get warm or hot depending on operation
methods and the environment in which it is used. If this happens,
charging may stop for safety reasons.
◎Operating the product with the specified charger (sold separately)
plugged in may result in repeated charge/discharge cycles in a short
time. Frequent repeated charging shortens the internal battery life.
◎Do not charge for a long time with the power left turned on. If the product
is left turned on after charging is complete, the internal battery charge
level decreases.
In these cases, charge again with the specified charger (sold separately).
However, depending on the time when the product is disconnected from
the charger, the battery charge level may be low or the battery may only
be usable for a short time.
◎If the product is left for a long time even after the charging is completed,
the battery capacity may decrease.
◎If the battery empty alert is displayed and the power cannot be turned
on, charge the battery for a while.
◎When the battery becomes warm, charging may automatically stop even
if the battery has not been fully charged. Charging automatically resumes
after the temperature lowers to an appropriate temperature.
◎If the charging lamp flashes in red, force the power off (zP.22) and
turn the product on again. If the lamp continues to flash, stop charging
the internal battery and contact an au shop or the Repair and Delivery
Support Center.
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