SoftBank 940N User manual

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Getting Started
Handset Parts............................................... 1-2
Basic Key Operations............................................ 1-3
Display.......................................................... 1-6
Display Indicators ................................................. 1-6
External Display (Indicator display)..................... 1-8
Switching Display Views ...................................... 1-8
Mobile Widget (Japanese)................................... 1-9
USIM Card .................................................. 1-10
Before Using USIM Card.................................... 1-10
Other Notes on USIM Cards............................... 1-10
USIM PINs............................................................ 1-11
USIM CardInstallation ....................................... 1-12
Battery & Charger...................................... 1-13
Notes on Charging Battery ................................ 1-13
Battery Installation............................................. 1-13
Charging Battery ................................................ 1-15
Power On/Off ............................................ 1-17
Power On ............................................................ 1-17
Power Off ........................................................... 1-17
Mobile Manners......................................... 1-19
Activating Manner Mode .................................. 1-19
Codes........................................................... 1-20
Security Code...................................................... 1-20
Center Access Code ............................................ 1-20
Network Password............................................. 1-20
Other Basic Information............................. 1-21
Checking Battery Level ...................................... 1-21
My Phone Number ............................................. 1-21
Checking Network Status .................................. 1-21
Key Illumination................................................. 1-21
Stereo Earphone Conversion Cable................... 1-21
Using Wi-Fi.......................................................... 1-22
Side Key Guard................................................... 1-23
Using ECO Mode ................................................ 1-23

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Handset Parts
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1InfraredPort
2Earpiece
3Display
4Front Camera
5Light Sensor
6Multi Selector Xd& b
7Mail Key Oo
8Yahoo!Keitai Key Xp
9Menu Key Ii
10 Shortcut Key Wu
11 SendKey Wr
12 Clear/Back Key Wt
13 Power/EndKey Wy
14 KeypadW0- W9
15 Key Ww
16 ＃/Manner Key q
17 Microphone
18 Charger Terminals
19 External Device Port
20 Charging Indicator/Illumination
21 External Display (Indicator display)
22 FeliCa Mark
23 Internal Antenna
24 Speaker
25 Rear Camera
26 Memory CardSlot
27 Battery Cover
28 Strap Eyelet

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Handset Parts
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Basic KeyOperations
In Standby
29 Music Key Ya
30 Volume up/Manner Key Yz
31 Volume down/Camera Key Tx
Tip
･TV antenna is built into handset. For optimal signal
reception, do not cover Internal Antenna with hands or
anything else. Do not affix stickers over Internal
Antenna.
･Key illustrations are simplified and differ in appearance
from actual handset keys.
No. Key/Operations Description
6fAccess widgets.
Press and hold fOpen S!Quick News List.
gOpen Phone Book Search menu.
hOpen Received Calls window.
Press and hold hOpen Received Address List (S!Mail & SMS).
jOpen Redial window.
Press and hold jOpen Sent Address List (S!Mail & SMS).
dAccess Desktop Icons/Indicators.
Press and hold dSearches and connects to user-set Wi-Fi
access point (Set Wi-Fi function on
beforehand) (P. 13-14).
7oOpen Mail menu.
Press and hold oCompose a new S!Mail.
8pAccess Yahoo!Keitai portal.
Press and hold pOpen Yahoo!menu.
9iOpen Main Menu.

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During Voice Calls
10 uActivate function assigned to key.
Press and hold uSet Wi-Fi ON or OFF.
11 rOpen Tomo-Den Window.
12 tPlay messages on Answering Machine.
Press and hold tSet/cancel Answering Machine.
13 yShow/hide Desktop Page.
Press and hold yTurn power on/off.
14 Press and hold 1Display current location using GPS function.
Press and hold 3Set/cancel IC Card Lock.
Press and hold 5Set/cancel ECO Mode.
Press and hold 7Set font type, thickness and size.
Press and hold 8Set Privacy Angle on/off.
Press and hold 0Enter “+“(international access code).
16 Press and hold qSet/cancel Manner Mode.
29 aOpen Original Menu.
Press and hold aActivate Music Player.
30 zView missed calls history and new S!Mail/
SMS messages (with handset closed).
Press and hold zSet/cancel Manner Mode.
No. Key/Operations Description
31 xBeeps for missed calls or new S!Mail/SMS
(handset closed).
・Two short beeps sound twice: missed calls
or new messages
・Three short beeps: none
Press and hold xActivate Camera in Photo Mode.
No. Key/Operations Description
6fOpen Phone Book Search Group menu.
Press and hold fContinuously increase earpiece volume.
gOpen Phone Book Search Column menu.
Press and hold gContinuously decrease earpiece volume.
hOpen Received Calls window.
jOpen Redial window.
7oTurn handsfree on/off.
8pToggle Hyper Clear Voice modes (High,
OFF or Low).
9iOpen Task Switch window.
10 uDisplay function menu.
12 tHold call.
No. Key/Operations Description

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During Text Entry
13 yEnd call.
Press and hold yTurn power off.
16 Press and hold qSet/cancel Manner Mode.
30 zIncrease earpiece volume.
31 xDecrease earpiece volume.
Press and hold xRecord other party’
s voice
No. Key/Operations Description
6gInsert line feed (when cursor is at the
end of text).
jAdd a space (when cursor is at the end of
text).
7oToggle character entry modes (in 5-touch
or T9 input mode). Toggle double-byte
and single-byte characters (in 2-touch
mode).
Press and hold oToggle text input methods (in 5-touch,
2-touch or T9 input mode).
8pOpen pictograph/symbol lists.
Press and hold pAccess My Pictograms (in S!Mail).
No. Key/Operations Description
11 rCycle characters in reverse order (in
5-touch mode).
Press and hold rUndo last operation (conversion, pasting,
cut, etc.) and return to the previous state.
12 tDelete one character to right of cursor.
When cursor is at end of text, a character
to left is deleted.
Press and hold tDelete all text to right of cursor.
When cursor is at end of text, delete all
text.
15 wEnter dakuten (゛) or handakuten (゜)
(in 5-touch, 2-touch or T9 input mode).
Toggle case (in 5-touch or 2-touch mode).
Insert line feed .
Press and hold wSelect area.
16 qToggle Shift, Caps Lock and lower case
modes (when entering alphanumerics in
T9 input mode).
Press and hold qPaste copied or cut text.
No. Key/Operations Description

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Display
Display Indicators
Battery Level
Temperature Warning
Signal Strength
Out of Range
Emission OFF Mode
USIM Lock Active
Packet Transmission Available
(Yahoo! Keitai)
Packet Transmission in Progress
(Yahoo! Keitai)
Packet Transmission Available
(Dial-up Connection)
Packet Transmission in Progress
(Dial-up Connection)
/ Packet Transmission in Progress
(Sending/Receiving Data)
Wi-Fi Signal Strength
Wi-Fi Out of Range
Keitai Wi-Fi Available
Wi-Fi Transmission in Progress
SSL Secured Site Connected
Unread S! Mail/SMS
Handset S! Mail/SMS Memory Full
USIM SMS Memory Full ( when there
are unread S! Mail/SMS Messages)
Handset S! Mail/SMS & USIM SMS
Memory Full
Unread PC Mail
Handset PC Mail Memory Full
Unread S! Mail/SMS & PC Mail
( when USIM SMS Memory Full)
Unread S! Mail/SMS & Handset PC Mail
Memory Full
( when USIM SMS Memory Full)
Handset S! Mail/SMS Memory Full &
Unread PC Mail
( when USIM SMS Memory Full)
Handset S! Mail/SMS & PC Mail Memory Full
( when USIM SMS Memory Full)
Unread PC Mail & USIM SMS Memory Full
Handset PC Mail & USIM SMS Memory Full
Software Updated
Side Key Guard On
IC Card Lock Active
Side Key Guard & IC Card Lock Settings
Infrared Transmission
Authenticating IC Card
S! Addressbook Back-up Synchronizing
Dial Lock Active
Original Lock Active
Secret Mode/Secret Data Only Mode
Original Lock Active in Secret Mode/Secret
Data Only Mode
GPS Tracking
Pedometer ON
(Blue) Bluetooth Device Connected
(Black) Bluetooth Power Save Mode
Bluetooth Device in Use (Call in Progress)
Memory Card Inserted
Invalid Memory Card Inserted
Memory Card Reader/Writer in Use
Accessing Memory Card
①② ③ ⑤⑥⑦ ⑩
⑭⑮⑯⑰⑱
④ ⑧ ⑨ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬
⑲⑳㉑
③

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Display
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Voice Call
Video Call
Maximum Call Cost Limit Reached
// USB Cable Connected
(Communication, microSD or
MTP Mode)
/microSD/MTP Mode
// Handsfree Device Connected
(Communication, microSD or
MTP Mode)
/ / USB Cable/Handsfree Device
Connected (Communication,
microSD or MTP Mode)
Vibration Set for Incoming Calls &
Messages
/Vibration Set for Incoming
Calls/Messages
No Ringtone for Incoming Calls &
Messages
/No Ringtone for Incoming
Calls/Messages
Manner Mode
Auto Manner Mode Start On
Auto Manner Mode Release On
Alarm Set
Alarm Set for Today (appears prior to set
time.)
One Seg Timer Recording in Progress
New Messages at Voice Mail Center
Answering Machine On
New Voice Calls
New Video Calls
New Voice & Video Calls
Auto Voice Memo On
New Auto Voice Memos
Answering Machine & Auto Voice Memo
On
New Voice Calls
New Video Calls
New Auto Voice Memos
New Voice & Video Calls
New Voice Calls & Auto Voice Memos
New Video Calls & Auto Voice Memos
New Voice & Video Calls, Auto Voice
Memos
ECO Mode
Privacy Angle On ( when Backlight is
Off)
Keypad Lock Active (After Closed or
Timer is ON)
Tip
･To see indicator descriptions:
Ii 
Settings

Xd

Display

Xd

Icons

Xd

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Display
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1External Display
(Indicator display)
Battery Level
Unread Messages
Handset Message Memory Full
USIM SMS Memory Full
( when there are unread messages)
Handset & USIM SMS Memory Full
Manner Mode
Voice Call
Video Call
Packet Transmission Available
(Yahoo! Keitai)
Packet Transmission in Progress
(Yahoo! Keitai)
/ Packet Transmission in Progress
(Sending/Receiving Data)
Signal Strength
Out of Range
Emission OFF Mode
Animation
Handset status and new information appear
on External Display.
Examples
Switching Display Views
Rotate handset 90° counterclockwise to
switch Display to Landscape View. Use this
feature for Camera, TV and file playback (My
Picture, Videos or TV).
①② ④⑤ ⑥③
③
Tip
･External Display may be hard to see when
outdoors or under strong light.
Clock (Digital 1) Alarm
Incoming Call Missed Call/
New Mail (S! Mail/SMS)
On hold TV Timer Recording
Emotion-Expressing
Mail
IC card
authentication
Tip
･Unavailable in ECO Mode.
･For TV or program playback, Landscape View
is also available by turning handset 90°
clockwise.

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Display
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Mobile Widget (Japanese)
Set Widgets to appear on Desktop.
●For information about Mobile Widget, see
P. 10-2.
More Features
Customize
Style Mode Settings
●Set Display Design Collectively
●Check Style Mode Settings
●Edit Title of a Style
●Save Current Style Mode Settings as Favorite
●Change Each Item for Favorites
●Clear All Favorite Settings
(
P. 14-3)
Display Settings
●Wallpaper
●Show Calendar in Standby
●Set Wallpaper Image to Change When Handset
Returns to Standby
●Display Color Scheme
●Battery Level Indicator/Signal Strength Indicator
Design
●Interface Language
●Set Auto-change Screen
●Guard from Prying Eyes
●Set Effect for Screen Change
●Display Quality
(
P. 14-3)
Backlight
●Set Backlight & Power Saving
●Set Brightness of Backlight
(
P. 14-5)
Standby Indicators
●Enable Indicator Selector
(
P. 14-7)
External Display (Indicator display)
●Notifications/Animation
●Set Clock Pattern
●Set Messages to Appear
●Set Time Signal
●Set Viewable Time
(
P. 14-8)
ClosedIllumination
●Set Flashing Color for Handset Close
●Set Flashing Pattern for Handset Close
(
P. 14-29)
Key Backlight
●Set Key Backlight Color
(
P. 14-30)
Note
･Flashwallpaper pauses when accessing
widgets. To resume Flash, press Wyto hide
widgets and open any window. Flash
resumes in Standby. To deactivate widgets, set
Standby Disp. Set. (P. 14-27) to OFF.
Desktop Page
Add Widgets Here
Use Pointer to
select widget

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USIM Card
Before UsingUSIM Card
Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) Cardis an IC cardthat
contains customer information (phone number, etc.). A USIM Card
must be insertedto use your handset.
●Store Phone Book entries and SMS on USIM Card.
●Insert USIM Card into other USIM-compatible SoftBank handsets to use
information on Card.
●Do not apply excessive force when inserting/removing USIM Card.
●SoftBank is not liable for any damage caused by inserting USIM Card into
other IC card readers/writers.
●USIM Card may become warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
●Keep IC chip clean.
●For details, refer to the manual supplied with your USIM Card.
●Do not drop USIM Card or subject to excessive shock. Doing so may cause
malfunction.
●Do not bend USIM Card or place heavy objects on it. Doing so may cause
malfunction.
●Avoid extreme temperatures.
●Do not scratch, carelessly touch or short-circuit the IC chip.
Doing so may result in data loss or malfunction.
●Clean USIM Card with a dry soft cloth (such as is used for eyeglasses).
●Use a SoftBank-designated USIM Card. Using a non-designated card may
result in handset malfunction.
Other Notes on USIM Cards
●USIM Cards are the property of SoftBank.
●USIM Cards will be reissued for a fee if lost or damaged.
●Return USIM Cards to SoftBank upon cancellation or suspension of
service.
●Returned USIM Cards are recycled.
●USIM Card specifications and performance may change without prior
notice.
●Keep a separate copy of data saved on your USIM Card.
SoftBank is not liable for lost data.
●If USIM Card or handset (with USIM Card inserted) is lost or stolen,
suspend service immediately. For details, contact SoftBank Mobile
Customer Center, General Information (P. 15-61).
●Downloaded files (S!Appli, videos, Saved Pages, etc.) saved to handset or
memory card may be inaccessible after USIM Card replacement, handset
upgrade or service subscription cancellation. If a different USIM Card is
inserted, the cookies and cache are cleared to protect personal
information.
IC Chip

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USIM Card
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USIM PINs
There are two security codes for USIM Cards: PIN1 andPIN2.
PIN1
PIN1 is a four- to eight-digit code to prevent unauthorizedhandset
use by a thirdparty.
●Default PIN1 is 9999.
●PIN1 can be changed (P. 4-2).
●When PIN1 Code Entry Set is set to ON, PIN1 must be entered each time
handset is turned on to be used.
PIN2
PIN2 is requiredto reset total call cost or to set a maximum limit to call
costs.
●Default PIN2 is 9999.
●PIN2 can be changed (P. 4-2).
PIN Lock & Cancellation (PUK)
If PIN1 or PIN2 is incorrectly enteredthree times consecutively, PIN
Lock is activated, limiting handset use to specific functions. Enter
Personal Unblocking Key (PUK1/PUK2) to cancel PIN Lock.
●For information on PUK, contact SoftBank Mobile Customer Center,
General Information (P. 15-61).
Note
･If PIN1 is incorrectly entered three times, and then PUK is incorrectly
entered 10 times, USIM Card locks and handset cannot be used.
･If PIN2 is incorrectly entered three times, and then PUK is incorrectly
entered 10 times, operations that require PIN2 will become unusable.
･Write down your PUK.
･To cancel USIM Card lock, contact SoftBank Mobile Customer Center,
General Information (P. 15-61).

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USIM Card
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1USIM Card Installation
●Remove Battery (P. 1-14) before inserting or removing USIM Card.
Insertion
Slide in USIM Card (IC chip facing down)
Push USIM Card in completely
Removal
Slide USIM Card out gently
1
Notch
USIM Card
Slot
USIM Card
Slide in USIM
(IC Chip down)
2
Properly Inserted
1

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Battery&Charger
Notes on ChargingBattery
●Charge battery at least once every six months. If battery is left uncharged
for a long period, it may become unusable or its operation time may
decrease.
●Avoid connecting too many things to one AC outlet. Doing so may cause
the AC outlet to overheat and cause a fire.
●Battery and AC Charger may become warm during charging, but this is
not a malfunction. If they become too hot, however, stop charging and
contact SoftBank Mobile Customer Center, Customer Assistance
(P. 15-61).
●If Charging Indicator flashes red during charging, battery may be faulty.
Contact SoftBank Mobile Customer Center, Customer Assistance
(P. 15-61).
●Depending on the conditions of usage, the battery may expand as it nears
the end of its life. However, this presents no safety problems.
●Check the battery type on its label:
BatteryInstallation
●When installing Battery, make sure Battery is oriented correctly.
Insertion
Press and slide Battery cover off
Align battery and handset terminals then insert battery
Mark Type
Li-ion00 Lithium-ion battery
Lithium-ion batteries are a recyclable
resource. Do not dispose of them as
municipal waste. Bring used batteries
to your nearest SoftBank Shop or recycling center
after insulating the terminals with tape. Observe
local regulations on battery disposal.
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Battery&Charger
GettingStarted
1Replace cover Removal
●Turn off handset before removing battery.
Remove Battery cover
Press (①) and lift out (②)
Note
･Do not force Battery Cover shut. Tab may be misaligned and cause
breakage.
3
Align tabs with handset grooves
and slide the cover shut.
Tabs on the underside
6
5
1
2
2
1
Tab

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ChargingBattery
Using AC Charger
Use only SoftBank-specifiedAC Charger (ZTDAA1, soldseparately).
Open Port Cover
Insert Charger connector into External Device Port
Extend Charger blades and plug into an AC Outlet
Charging Indicator lights redwhile charging. When charging is
complete, Indicator goes out.
Disconnect connector from handset
Press andholdRelease Tabs to remove connector.
Unplug Charger from AC Outlet
Close Port Cover
Port Cover
AC Outlet
AC
Charger
Release Tabs
External Device Port
Connector
Blades
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2
1
1
2
3
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Battery&Charger
GettingStarted
1Using Desktop Holder
Desktop Holder is soldseparately.
Insert Charger connector into Desktop Holder
Plug Charger into an AC Outlet
Place handset in Desktop Holder
Charging Indicator lights redwhile charging. When charging is
complete, Indicator goes out.
Lift out
More Features
Customize
Backlight
●Set Backlight during Charging
(
P. 14-5)
Sounds
●Set to Play Charging Start/End Tones
(
P. 14-10)
Connector
Desktop
Holder
Arrows up
Blades
AC Outlet
AC Charger 4
2
3
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Note
･Battery can only be charged while inserted in handset.
･When both Charging Indicator and Display Indicator go out and
Charge Unusual Stop Charge appears, disconnect handset from AC
Charger and remove battery. Set up handset and Charger and start
charging again. If the same error occurs, AC Charger may be faulty or a
non-specified charger is being used. Contact SoftBank Mobile Customer
Center, Customer Assistance (P. 15-61).
･When both Charging Indicator and Display Indicator flash, handset
temperature is unsuitable for charging (Temperature Warning). Wait until
handset cools down.
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Power On/Off
Power On
●Make sure USIM Card is correctly inserted
before turning power on.
Press and hold y
Initial Setup
Setup prompt appears in Japanese the first time
handset is turned on. Select NO and press dto
exit. Change interface language to English
(P. 14-5) and restart handset to perform setup as
follows.
[Initial Settings] window

YES

d
To Automatically Enter Date & Time
Auto

d

Select a time zone

d
To Manually Enter Date & Time
Manual (Date Time Set)

d

Select a time zone

d

Enter
date andtime

d
Enter Security Code (9999)

d

Enter new Security Code

d

YES

d
Select a font size

d
Select Separate Setting to customize
font per window (P. 14-4).
[Keypad Sound Setting] window

ON or OFF
 d
Retrieving Network Information
When o, por iis pressed after initial setup,
a prompt appears. Select YES to update network
settings.
Power Off
Press and hold y
Handset shuts down.
Tip
･Power-on message (WELCOME) may appear
on Display for a while when turning on
handset immediately after turning power off
or inserting battery.
･After USIM Card is replaced, Security Code is
required when powering handset on for the
first time. If Security Code is incorrectly
entered five times, handset shuts down.
Turn handset on again.
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Tip
･Setup prompt no longer appears after setup is
complete.
･The default Security Code is 9999.
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2
3
4
Tip
･Retrieve network information to use network-
related services, such as mail and the Internet.
･To manually update network settings:
Ii 
Settings
 Xd 
Connection
Settings
 Xd 
Retrieve NW Info
 Xd

YES
 Xd
1

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Power On/Off
GettingStarted
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More Features
Customize
Clock
●Hide Clock
●Clock Size
●Clock Color
●Set Auto Time Adjustment
●Manually Adjust Time
●Summer Time
●Time Zone (Sub Clock)
●Hide Sub Clock
●Summer Time (Sub Clock)
●Time Zone Major City (Sub Clock)
(
P. 14-2)
Auto Power On/Off
●Set Auto Power On/Off
(
P. 14-3)
Display Settings
●Set a Wake-up Image
●Set a Wake-up Message
●Set Font Type
●Set Font Thickness
●Set Font Sizes Collectively
●Set Font Size for Each Function Window
(
P. 14-4)
Sounds
●Set Key Sound Off
●Set Handset Open/Close Sound
(
P. 14-10)
Key Illumination
●Set Illumination for Power On/Off
(
P. 14-30)
Resetting Handset
●Reset All Settings to Default
●Initialize Handset to Default Status
(
P. 14-33)

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Mobile Manners
Use your handset responsibly. Inappropriate
handset use can be both dangerous and
bothersome. Take care not to disturbothers
when using your handset. Adjust handset use
according to your surroundings.
●Turn handset power off in theaters, museums
and other places where silence is the norm.
●Refrain from use in restaurants, lobbies,
elevators, etc.
●Observe signs and instructions regarding
handset use aboard trains, etc.
●Refrain from use that interrupts the flow of
pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
ActivatingManner Mode
Mute handset sound.
Press and hold q
More Features
Customize
Manner Mode
●Set Manner Mode Type
●Configure Original Manner Mode
●Set Time for Auto Manner Mode Start
●Set Time for Auto Manner Mode Release
●Toggle Auto Manner Mode Start and Release
On/Off
(
P. 14-10)
Note
･When handset is set to vibrate for incoming
calls, be careful as handset may slide off, slide
into a stove, etc.
･The other party may hear a short beep if
Manner Mode is set or canceled during a call.
1
Tip
･Press and hold Wqagain to cancel Manner
Mode.
･Shutter click sounds even in Manner Mode.
･Press and hold Wqto set or cancel Manner
Mode during a call. Short beeps sound
through the earpiece when Manner Mode is
set or canceled during a call.
･Set or cancel Manner Mode by pressing and
holding Yz.

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Codes
Security Code, Center Access Code and
Network Passwordare requiredto use
handset.
●Do not reveal these codes to others.
Write down your codes.
●SoftBank is not liable for any damage due to
handset misuse.
SecurityCode
Security Code, 9999 by default, is requiredto
use some handset functions. The code can be
changed.
●If Security Code is entered incorrectly or
nothing is entered for 15 seconds, a tone
sounds and a message appears. Enter correct
Security Code.
Changing Security Code
i 
Settings

d

Security

d

Change Security Code

d
Enter current Security Code

d
Enter new Security Code

d

YES

d
Center Access Code
Center Access Code, a four-digit code
assignedat initial subscription, is requiredto
access Optional Services via landlines or to
subscribe to fee-basedinformation.
Network Password
Network Password, a four-digit code
assignedat initial subscription, is requiredto
use Call Barring.
●If Network Password is incorrectly entered
three times, Call Barring settings are locked.
Network Password and Center Access Code
must be changed.
Note
･The warning tone does not sound in Manner
Mode or when Keypad Sound is set to OFF.
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