SoftBank 824p User manual

824P
User Guide

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing SoftBank 824P.
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For proper handset use, read User Guide (this manual) and First Step Guide.
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Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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Accessible services may vary by service area, subscription, etc.
SoftBank 824P is compatible with 3G network technology.
Note
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Unauthorized copying of any part of this manual is prohibited.
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Manual content is subject to change without prior notice.
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Efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and clarity of this manual. Please contact SoftBank Customer Center,
General Information ( P.18-32) about unclear or missing information.
User Guide (Japanese), First Step Guide and Raku Raku Start Book (Japanese) are included with 824P. The function of each manual is as
follows.
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First Step Guide/Raku Raku Start Book: Basic instructions.
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User Guide: Detailed instructions.
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Tsukaikonashi Dokuhon (Japanese): Online advanced instructions.
[PC] http://www.softbank.jp/mb/r/support/824p/
[Handset] http://broadband.mb.softbank.jp/f/manual/824p/

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Content Search
Function/Service
Name Search
Index P.18-25
Contents P.vi
Objective Search Objective Search P.ii
Index P.18-25
Function Search Overview P.iv
Contents P.vi
Using
Your Handset
Function List P.18-2
Display P.1-8
Manual
Organization
Contents P.vi
Section Contents Chapter Top Pages
Solving
Problems
Troubleshooting P.18-9
Warranty & Service P.18-31
Getting Started
Call
1
2
Text Entry
Phone Book
3
4
Digital TV 5
6
Camera
Entertainment 7
8
Music Player
Managing Files 9
10
Connectivity
Handset Security 11
12
Tools
Messaging 13
14
Internet
S! Appli/Communication
15
16
Osaifu-Keitai®
17
18
Settings
Appendix

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Objective Search
Confirming & Using
My Number &
My Mail Address
Customizing
824P Settings
Mastering Basics
Fun Stuff
My Phone Number
Confirm your phone number on 824P
in Standby without navigating menus.
My Number: P.1-26
My Mail Address
Customized address may reduce spam.
Customizing Handset Address:
P.13-3
Setting Ringtones
Set Chaku-Uta Full®files as ringtones.
Ringtones: P.17-2
Downloading Tunes & Tones
Download music (Chaku-Uta Full®)
files from mobile websites.
Downloading Music: P.8-2
Learning Your Handset
Learn key assignments, and navigate
menus to select & execute functions.
Handset Menus: P.1-19
Parts & Functions: P.1-4
Making Mobile Calls
Use voice telephony or enjoy video
telephony with compatible mobiles.
Voice Calls: P.2-2
Video Calls: P.2-6
Watching One Seg Digital TV
Enjoy One Seg digital TV.
Set channels in advance
to view/record shows.
Digital TV: P.5-1
Music Player
Download music files
from websites via
Music Player directly.
Music Player: P.8-1
DIGITAL
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Camera & Video Camera
Pictures: P.6-5
Videos: P.6-6
Sending Your Contact Info
Save mail address and other details;
send to compatible devices wirelessly.
Account Details: P.4-8
Messaging Multiple
Recipients
Enter multiple mail addresses/numbers
to send a message to all at one time.
Sending Messages: P.13-4
Adding/Editing Addresses: P.13-14
Sending Files Wirelessly
Send files or your own mail address
saved in Account Details via Infrared/IC
transmission to other compatible devices.
Infrared: P.10-3
IC Transmission: P.10-5
Customizing Standby Display
Add wallpaper, set clock size/position
or set calendar to appear in Standby.
Wallpaper: P.9-6
Display: P.17-3
Customizing User Interface
Download applications that mimic the
interface design of previously used
handsets.
Familiar Usability: P.1-21
Using Shortcuts to Functions
Access shortcuts to frequently used
functions in Standby.
Shortcut Icons: P.1-18
Mastering Text Entry Methods
Enter text for Messaging functions or
to add/edit Phone Book entry items.
Text Entry: P.3-1
Using Messaging Services
Send both short or long text messages.
Attach image/sound files, etc. to S! Mail.
Messaging: P.13-1
Graphic Mail: P.13-5
Accessing the Mobile Internet
Access Mobile Internet sites via Yahoo!
Keitai to browse sites or download
files.
Yahoo! Keitai: P.14-2
Playing Games
Download and install
S! Application Games
via Yahoo! Keitai.
S! Appli: P.15-1
Getting News (Japanese)
Set up S! Quick News to view a variety
of information contents.
S! Quick News: P.7-2

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Overview
824P Features
SoftBank Mobile
Features
Useful Features
PC-related
Functions
Digital TV
Enjoy One Seg digital TV programs and
video.
Digital TV: P.5-1
Simple Menu
Use simplified menus limiting to only
basic functions.
P.1-23
Yahoo! Keitai
Access Mobile Internet sites via Yahoo!
Keitai to browse sites or download
files.
P.14-2
Graphic Mail
Create HTML messages; select font
color/size, background; insert images.
P.13-5
Phone Book/
S! Addressbook Back-up
Save Phone Book entries; back up
handset entries on Server, etc.
P.4-1, P.4-7
Camera/Video
Capture still images or record video
clips with two mega pixel camera.
P.6-5, P.6-6
PC Site Browser
View PC-based websites on 824P.
P.14-5
Data Back-up/Management
Transfer data between handset and PC
for back-up and editing.
USB: P.10-6

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Shikkari Talk
Make other party's voice clear
according to surrounding noise.
P.2-4
microSD Card
Extend 824P internal memory
or back-up handset files, etc.
P.9-11
Customized Screen/Familiar Usability
Change displays and ringtones all at once
according to your favorite character, or
download applications that install
previously used handset model interfaces.
P.1-21
Calendar & Alarm
Add events by time/date and set Event
Alarms to help manage your schedule.
P.12-2, P.12-4
e-Book Viewer/BookSurfing®
(Japanese)
Download e-media, like
e-books, e-comics, and
e-photobooks on 824P.
P.7-4
Infrared/IC Transmission
Transfer Phone Book entries, messages,
still images and videos to/from an Infrared/
IC transmission compatible handset.
Infrared: P.10-2,
IC Transmission: P.10-4
S! Town & S! Loop (Japanese)
Enjoy these unique SoftBank Mobile
communication services on 824P.
P.15-4, P.15-5
microSD Mode
Access data on microSD Card from a
PC by connecting handset to PC via
USB cable (not included).
P.9-16
Voice Recorder
Record your voice to set as ringtone,
etc.
Osaifu-Keitai®
Use handset as an electronic cash
card, reward card or membership card.
P.16-1
Music Player
Play 824P/microSD Card music files.
P.8-1
View Blind
824P protects private information from
prying eyes.
P.1-26

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Contents
Contents ..............................................vi
Package Contents ..............................viii
Using This Manual ...............................ix
Safety Precautions..............................xii
Handling Precautions ...................... xviii
Copyrights and Others........................ xx
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) .......xxiii
1. Getting Started
USIM Card......................................... 1-2
Parts & Functions.............................. 1-4
About Battery................................. 1-11
Handset Power On/Off.................... 1-15
Manner Mode ................................. 1-16
Standby Options & Event Indicators .. 1-17
Handset Menus............................... 1-19
Customizing User Interface ............ 1-21
Private Menu .................................. 1-22
Simple Menu................................... 1-23
Passwords....................................... 1-24
Multi Task ....................................... 1-25
View Blind ...................................... 1-26
My Number..................................... 1-26
2. Call
Making/Answering Voice Calls ......... 2-2
Getting Started ................................ 2-5
Call Log............................................. 2-7
Answer Phone................................... 2-8
Calling while Abroad ........................ 2-9
Optional Services ........................... 2-11
Advanced Features ......................... 2-14
3. Text Entry
Text Entry.......................................... 3-2
Entering Text..................................... 3-3
Editing Text....................................... 3-5
Conversion Methods (Japanese)....... 3-6
Advanced Features ........................... 3-8
4. Phone Book
Overview .......................................... 4-2
Saving to Phone Book ...................... 4-3
S! Addressbook Back-up................... 4-7
Account Details ................................ 4-8
Advanced Features ........................... 4-9
5. Digital TV
Basics................................................ 5-2
Initial Setup ...................................... 5-3
Watching TV...................................... 5-4
Recording/Playing Programs ............ 5-6
Advanced Features ........................... 5-8
6. Camera
Before Using Camera........................ 6-2
Pictures/Videos................................. 6-5
Viewing Saved Images ..................... 6-6
Advanced Features ........................... 6-7
7. Entertainment
S! Quick News (Japanese) ................ 7-2
E-Books (Japanese)........................... 7-4
Advanced Features ........................... 7-4
8. Music Player
Overview .......................................... 8-2
Downloading Music.......................... 8-2
Using Music Player ........................... 8-4
Advanced Features ........................... 8-7
9. Managing Files
Data Folder....................................... 9-2
Opening Files.................................... 9-4
Managing Folders........................... 9-11
microSD Card.................................. 9-11
Advanced Features ......................... 9-16
10. Connectivity
Infrared........................................... 10-2
IC Transmission ............................... 10-4
SoftBank Utility Software
(Japanese)...................................... 10-6
USB (Japanese) ............................... 10-6
Location Settings............................ 10-7
Advanced Features ......................... 10-8

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11. Handset Security
Changing Phone Password ............. 11-2
Security Functions .......................... 11-2
Restricting Calls/Messages............. 11-6
Reset............................................... 11-7
12. Tools
Calendar ......................................... 12-2
Tasks ............................................... 12-3
Alarms ............................................ 12-4
Calculator ....................................... 12-5
Notepad.......................................... 12-6
Bar Code Reader............................. 12-6
Advanced Features ......................... 12-7
13. Messaging
Basics.............................................. 13-2
Sending S! Mail & SMS................... 13-4
Receiving & Viewing Messages...... 13-8
Organizing/Using Messages ......... 13-11
Advanced Features ....................... 13-14
14. Internet
Getting Started .............................. 14-2
Using Yahoo! Keitai ........................ 14-3
Using PC Site Browser.................... 14-5
Basic Operations............................. 14-6
Using Information .......................... 14-8
Option Menu Items....................... 14-11
Advanced Features ....................... 14-12
15. S! Appli/Communication
Before Using S! Appli ..................... 15-2
Using S! Appli................................. 15-3
S! Town (Japanese) ......................... 15-4
S! Loop (Japanese) ......................... 15-5
Advanced Features ......................... 15-5
16. Osaifu-Keitai®
Basics.............................................. 16-2
Using Osaifu-Keitai®....................... 16-4
IC Card Lock Functions ................... 16-5
17. Settings
Sound & Vibration .......................... 17-2
Display............................................ 17-3
Manner Mode ................................. 17-5
Incoming Settings........................... 17-6
Date & Time.................................... 17-6
Call Settings ................................... 17-7
Notification Light ........................... 17-8
Text Entry........................................ 17-8
Phone Book .................................... 17-9
Video Call ....................................... 17-9
Digital TV...................................... 17-10
S! Quick News (Japanese) ............ 17-11
Messaging .................................... 17-12
Internet......................................... 17-13
S! Appli......................................... 17-15
Osaifu-Keitai®............................... 17-15
Default Settings ........................... 17-16
18. Appendix
Function List ................................... 18-2
Troubleshooting.............................. 18-9
Software Update .......................... 18-11
Key Assignments
(5-touch Mode)............................ 18-14
(2-touch Mode)............................ 18-15
(NIKO-touch Mode)...................... 18-16
Symbol List ................................... 18-17
Character Code List ...................... 18-18
Memory List.................................. 18-23
Specifications ............................... 18-24
Index............................................. 18-25
Warranty & Service....................... 18-31
Customer Service.......................... 18-32

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Package Contents
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Handset (824P)
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Battery (PMBAK1)
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User Guide (Japanese)
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First Step Guide
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Raku Raku Start Book (Japanese)
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Utility Software (CD-ROM)*
* Utility Software (Japanese) updates/upgrades may be released on
SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. Website (http://www.softbank.jp) without prior
notification. Please check for the newest versions of utility applications
and download if required.
Note
Use SoftBank specified AC Charger (sold separately) to charge battery.
For more information about AC Charger and accessories, please contact
SoftBank Customer Center, General Information ( P.18-32).
Optional battery is available for separate purchase.
824P accepts microSD Card (not included). Purchase microSD Card to
use related functions.
Use microSD Cards up to 2 GB or microSDHC Cards up to 8 GB
(June, 2008). microSD Card compatibility is not guaranteed.
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