SoftBank 842P User manual

User Guide
842P
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing SoftBank 842P.
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For proper handset use, read User Guide (this guide).
Accessible services may vary by service area, subscription, etc.
SoftBank 842P is compatible with both 3G and GSM network technologies.
Note
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Unauthorized copying of any part of this guide is prohibited.
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Guide content is subject to change without prior notice.
Efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and clarity of this guide. Please contact SoftBank Mobile Customer
Center, General Information ( P.18-33) about unclear or missing information.
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Content Search
Index P.18-26
Contents P.vi
Objective Search Objective Search P.ii
Index P.18-26
Function Search Overview P.iv
Contents P.vi
Function List P.18-2
Display Indicators P.1-8
Contents P.vi
Section Contents Chapter Top Pages
Troubleshooting P.18-9
Warranty & Service P.18-32
Getting Started
Call
1
2
Text Entry
Phone Book
3
4
Digital TV 5
6
Camera
Mobile Widget 7
8
News/Entertainment
Music Player 9
10
Managing Files
Connectivity 11
12
Handset Security
Tools 13
14
Messaging
Internet 15
16
S! Appli
17
18
Settings
Appendix
Function/Service
Name Search
Using
Your Handset
Guide
Organization
Solving
Problems
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Objective Search
Mastering Basics
Fun Stuff
My Phone Number
My Number: P.1-28
My Mail Address
Customized address may reduce spam.
Customizing Handset Address:
P.14-3
Setting Ringtones
Ringtones: P.17-2
Downloading Tunes & Tones
Downloading Music: P.9-3
Learning Your Handset Making Mobile Calls
Voice Calls: P.2-2
Video Calls: P.2-6
Watching One Seg Digital TV
Digital TV: P.5-1
Music Player
Music Player: P.9-1
Confirming & Using
My Number &
My Mail Address
Customizing
Handset Settings
Confirm your phone number on
handset in Standby without navigating
menus.
Set Chaku-Uta Full®files as ringtones. Download music (Chaku-Uta Full®)
files from mobile websites.
Learn key assignments, and navigate
menus to select & execute functions.
Use voice telephony or enjoy video
telephony with compatible mobiles.
Enjoy One Seg digital TV.
Set channels in advance
to view/record shows.
Download music files
from websites via
Music Player directly.
Handset Menus: P.1-16
Parts & Functions: P.1-4
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Camera & Video Camera
Camera: 'P.6-1
Sending Your Contact Info
Account Details: P.4-12
Sending Messages: P.14-4
Add/Edit/Delete Address: P.14-9
Sending Files Wirelessly
Infrared/IC Transmission: P.4-12
Customizing Standby Display
Wallpaper: P.10-6
Display: P.17-3
Customizing Menu
Private Menu: 'P.1-23
Using Shortcuts to Functions
Shortcuts: P.1-20
Mastering Text Entry Methods
Text Entry: P.3-1
Using Messaging Services
Messaging: 'P.14-1
Graphic Mail/AutoArt:
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P.14-5, P.14-7
Accessing the Mobile Internet
Yahoo! Keitai: P.15-2
Playing Games
S! Appli: P.16-1
Getting News (Japanese)
S! Quick News: P.8-4
Save mail address and other details;
send to compatible devices wirelessly.
Messaging Multiple
Recipients
Enter multiple mail addresses/numbers
to send a message to all at one time.
Send files or your own mail address
saved in Account Details via Infrared/IC
transmission to other compatible devices.
Add wallpaper, set clock size/position
or set calendar to appear in Standby.
Save frequently used functions in
Private Menu.
Access shortcuts to frequently used
functions in Standby.
Enter text for Messaging functions or
to add/edit Phone Book entry items.
Send short or long text messages.
Attach image/sound files, etc. to S! Mail.
Access Mobile Internet sites via Yahoo!
Keitai to browse sites or download
files.
Download and install
S! Appli Games via
Yahoo! Keitai.
Capture still images or
record videos.
Set up S! Quick News to view a variety
of information contents.
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Overview
842P Features
Useful Features
Digital TV
P.5-1
Simple Menu
P.1-24
Yahoo! Keitai
P.15-2
Graphic Mail
P.14-5
P.4-1, P.4-9
Camera
P.6-1
PC Site Browser
View PC-based websites on handset.
P.15-5
Data Back-up/Management
P.11-6
SoftBank Mobile
Features
PC-related
Functions
Enjoy One Seg digital TV programs and
video in wide horizontal screen.
Use simplified menus limiting to only
basic functions.
Access Mobile Internet sites via Yahoo!
Keitai to browse sites or download
files.
Create HTML messages; select font
color/size, background; insert images.
Phone Book/
S! Addressbook Back-up
Save Phone Book entries; back up
handset entries on Server, etc.
Capture still images or record videos
with approx. 3.2 mega pixel camera.
Set Image stabilizer/Face detection for
high-quality pictures.
Transfer data between handset and PC
for back-up and editing.
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Shikkari Talk
P.2-5
Download Dictionary
P.3-11
AutoArt
P.14-7
Calendar & Alarm
Add events by time/date and set Event
Alarms to help manage your schedule.
P.13-2, P.13-6
Music Player
Play handset/microSD Card music files.
P.9-1
microSD Mode
P.10-22
Voice Recorder
Osaifu-Keitai®
P.13-9
View Blind
P.1-28
P.13-14
Make other party's voice clear
according to surrounding noise.
Download specialized dictionaries.
Dictionary words appear in character
conversion suggestions.
Decorate messages with a single key
press. AutoArt instantly adds
pictographs and changes background
color.
Mobile Widget (Japanese)
P.7-1
Download and paste widgets to
Standby for quick access to information
and various tools.
S! Information Channel/Weather (Japanese)
P.8-2
Subscribe to content and periodically
receive update information.
Set Weather Indicator to check weather
forecast in Standby.
Access data on microSD Card from a
PC by connecting handset to PC via
USB cable (not included).
Record your voice to set as ringtone,
etc.
Use handset as an electronic cash
card, reward card or membership card.
Protect private information from
prying eyes.
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Contents
Contents ..............................................vi
Package Contents ..............................viii
Using This Guide................................viii
Safety Precautions..............................xii
Handling Precautions ..................... xviii
Copyrights and Others ...................... xxi
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) ....... xxiv
1. Getting Started
USIM Card......................................... 1-2
Parts & Functions.............................. 1-4
About Battery................................. 1-10
Handset Power On/Off.................... 1-14
Manner Mode ................................. 1-15
Handset Menus............................... 1-16
Standby Options & Event Indicators ... 1-19
Customizing User Interface ............ 1-21
Private Menu .................................. 1-23
Simple Menu................................... 1-24
Passwords....................................... 1-25
Multi Task ....................................... 1-26
View Blind ...................................... 1-28
My Number..................................... 1-28
2. Call
Making/Answering Voice Calls ......... 2-2
Making/Answering Video Calls......... 2-6
International Calls ............................ 2-9
Engaged Call Functions .................. 2-11
Call Log........................................... 2-13
Answer Phone................................. 2-15
Optional Services ........................... 2-17
3. Text Entry
Text Entry.......................................... 3-2
Entering Text..................................... 3-3
Conversion Methods (Japanese)....... 3-7
Editing Text..................................... 3-10
User's Dictionary ............................ 3-11
Download Dictionary...................... 3-11
4. Phone Book
Overview .......................................... 4-2
Saving to Phone Book ...................... 4-3
Searching/Using Phone Book............ 4-6
Managing Phone Book ..................... 4-8
S! Addressbook Back-up (SAB)......... 4-9
Account Details .............................. 4-12
Voice Dial........................................ 4-13
5. Digital TV
Basics................................................ 5-2
Initial Setup ...................................... 5-4
Watching TV...................................... 5-5
TV Links (Japanese) ........................ 5-10
Recording/Playing Programs .......... 5-11
6. Camera
Before Using Camera........................ 6-2
Pictures/Videos................................. 6-6
Focus Functions ................................ 6-9
Viewing Saved Images ................... 6-10
7. Mobile Widget
Mobile Widget (Japanese) ................ 7-2
Using Widgets................................... 7-2
8. News/Entertainment
S! Information Channel/Weather
(Japanese)......................................... 8-2
S! Quick News (Japanese) ................ 8-4
E-Books (Japanese)........................... 8-6
9. Music Player
Overview .......................................... 9-2
Saving Music .................................... 9-2
Using Music Player ........................... 9-5
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10. Managing Files
Data Folder..................................... 10-2
Opening Files.................................. 10-4
Using/Editing Still Images ............ 10-11
Playing Videos .............................. 10-13
Managing Folders/Files ................ 10-15
microSD Card................................ 10-17
11. Connectivity
Infrared........................................... 11-2
IC Transmission ............................... 11-4
SoftBank Utility Software (Japanese) ... 11-6
USB (Japanese) ............................... 11-6
12. Handset Security
Changing Phone Password ............. 12-2
Security Functions .......................... 12-2
Restricting Calls/Messages............. 12-9
Reset............................................. 12-13
13. Tools
Calendar ......................................... 13-2
Tasks ............................................... 13-5
Alarms ............................................ 13-6
Calculator ....................................... 13-8
Notepad.......................................... 13-8
Osaifu-Keitai®................................. 13-9
Dictionary (Japanese) ................... 13-13
Sound Recorders........................... 13-14
Bar Code Reader........................... 13-15
Location Settings.......................... 13-17
14. Messaging
Basics.............................................. 14-2
Sending S! Mail & SMS................... 14-4
Receiving & Viewing Messages .... 14-11
Organizing/Using Messages ......... 14-16
15. Internet
Getting Started .............................. 15-2
Using Yahoo! Keitai ........................ 15-3
Using PC Site Browser.................... 15-5
Basic Operations............................. 15-6
Using Information .......................... 15-8
Option Menu Items....................... 15-13
16. S! Appli
Before Using S! Appli ..................... 16-2
Using S! Appli................................. 16-3
17. Settings
Sound & Vibration .......................... 17-2
Display............................................ 17-3
Manner Mode ................................. 17-6
Incoming Settings........................... 17-7
Date & Time.................................... 17-8
Call Settings ................................... 17-8
Notification Light ........................... 17-9
Text Entry...................................... 17-10
Phone Book .................................. 17-11
Voice Dial...................................... 17-11
Video Call ..................................... 17-12
Digital TV...................................... 17-13
Camera ......................................... 17-14
Mobile Widget (Japanese) ............ 17-16
S! Quick News (Japanese) ............ 17-17
Messaging .................................... 17-18
Internet......................................... 17-20
S! Appli......................................... 17-22
Osaifu-Keitai®............................... 17-22
Location Settings.......................... 17-22
Default Settings ........................... 17-23
Confirming Settings ..................... 17-24
18. Appendix
Function List ................................... 18-2
Troubleshooting.............................. 18-9
Software Update .......................... 18-11
Quick Open Menu......................... 18-13
Key Assignments (5-touch Mode)... 18-14
Key Assignments (2-touch Mode)... 18-15
Key Assignments (NIKO-touch Mode) ... 18-16
Symbol List ................................... 18-17
Character Code List ...................... 18-18
Weather Indicator List .................. 18-23
Memory List.................................. 18-24
Specifications ............................... 18-25
Index............................................. 18-26
Warranty & Service....................... 18-32
Customer Service.......................... 18-33
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Package Contents
Handset (842P)
Battery (PMBAQ1)
Quick Start Guide (Japanese)
Safety Precautions (Japanese)
Note
Use SoftBank specified AC Charger (sold separately) to charge battery.
For more information about AC Charger and accessories, please contact
SoftBank Mobile Customer Center, General Information (ZP.18-33).
Optional battery is available for separate purchase.
842P accepts microSD Card (not included). Purchase microSD Card to
use related functions (ZP.10-17).
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Using This Guide
Before reading this guide, make a note of the following:
In this guide, SoftBank 842P User Guide, "SoftBank 842P" is referred to
as "handset" or abbreviated as "842P".
"microSD Card" and "microSDHC Card" are referred to as "microSD
Card" in this guide.
Handset operations and screenshots are based on defaults for handset
color
Bravery Black (ZP.17-23).
Sample screenshots, etc. are provided for reference only. Actual handset
windows, menus, etc. may differ in appearance.
Key icons use simplified labels.
Most operation descriptions begin in Standby.
Pressing a key for more than one second is described as "Press and
hold."
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