SoftBank 942SH User manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing SoftBank 942SH.
.For proper handset use, read "Quick Tips" (in the box) and this guide beforehand.
.Accessible SoftBank Mobile services may vary by service area, subscription, etc.
SoftBank 942SH is compatible with both 3G and GSM network technologies.
Notes
.Copying this guide in whole or part without authorization is prohibited.
.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.17-42) about unclear or
missing information.

i
Chapter Contents
At A Glance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Universal Operations, Etc.
Calling
Messaging
Internet
Digital TV
Camera & Imaging
Media Player
S! Applications & Widgets
Handy Extras
Entertainment
Handset Security
Data Folder & Memory Card
Connectivity & File Backup
Handset Customization
Appendix

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Guide Usage Notes
Notes
.Most operation descriptions are based on default settings with handset
open (P. 1 - 2 ) in Standby (P. 1 - 6 ).
.Operations and results may differ by handset status.
.Sample screenshots, etc. are provided for reference only.
.Actual handset windows, menus, etc. may differ in appearance.
."(Japanese)" appears next to functions or applications which require
Japanese ability to use as intended.
.In this guide and on handset, "abroad" means "outside Japan" with
regard to handset/service usage.

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Table of Contents
Guide Usage Notes .......................... ii
Table of Contents ............................ iii
Accessory ......................................... v
Safety Precautions.......................... vi
Handset Parts ................................ 1-2
Charging Battery ........................... 1-4
Power On/Off ................................. 1-6
Display & Indicators...................... 1-7
Accessing Functions .................... 2-2
Motion Control............................... 2-8
Illumi Display ............................... 2-10
Mobile Manners ........................... 2-12
Security Codes ............................ 2-13
Basic Tools .................................. 2-14
Double Number ........................... 2-15
Additional Functions .................. 2-18
Font Size ........................................ 3-2
Wallpaper ....................................... 3-3
Customized Screen....................... 3-4
Sounds & Alerts ............................ 3-5
Text Entry....................................... 3-6
User Dictionary............................ 3-11
Dictionary..................................... 3-12
Search .......................................... 3-15
Scratch Pad.................................. 3-16
Phone Book ................................. 3-17
Additional Functions .................. 3-20
Troubleshooting .......................... 3-25
Emergency Calls ........................... 4-2
Voice Calling .................................. 4-3
Video Calling.................................. 4-5
Decoration Call .............................. 4-6
Speed Dial ...................................... 4-7
Call Log .......................................... 4-8
Call Time ........................................ 4-9
Call Barring .................................. 4-10
Optional Services ........................ 4-12
Additional Functions................... 4-14
Troubleshooting .......................... 4-22
Messaging...................................... 5-2
Sending Messages ........................ 5-4
Incoming Messages .................... 5-11
Handling Messages..................... 5-14
Chat Folders ................................ 5-17
Mail Groups.................................. 5-18
PC Mail ......................................... 5-19
Additional Functions................... 5-22
Troubleshooting .......................... 5-39
Internet Services ........................... 6-2
Yahoo! Keitai.................................. 6-3
PC Sites.......................................... 6-5
Browsing ........................................ 6-6
Bookmarks & Saved Pages .......... 6-8
RSS Feeds...................................... 6-9
Additional Functions................... 6-10
Troubleshooting .......................... 6-18
Digital TV........................................7-2
Recording/Playing .........................7-8
TV Timer .......................................7-10
Time Shift .....................................7-11
Additional Functions...................7-12
Troubleshooting ..........................7-19
Camera ...........................................8-2
Photo Camera ................................8-5
Video Camera ..............................8-16
Opening Files...............................8-18
Editing Images.............................8-19
Printing.........................................8-23
Additional Functions...................8-24
Troubleshooting ..........................8-29
Media Player...................................9-2
Music ..............................................9-4
Video...............................................9-5
Playlists .......................................... 9-6
Additional Functions.....................9-7
Troubleshooting ..........................9-10
S! Appli.........................................10-2
Mobile Widget ..............................10-3
Additional Functions...................10-6
Troubleshooting ........................10-10
Calendar & Tasks.........................11-2
1Getting Started
2Basic Operations
3Universal Operations, Etc.
4Calling
5Messaging
6Internet
7Digital TV
8Camera & Imaging
9Media Player
10 S! Applications & Widgets
11 Handy Extras

Table of Contents
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Alarms.......................................... 11-8
Wakeup TV................................. 11-10
Relaxation Time ........................ 11-12
Household Accounts ................ 11-13
Calculator .................................. 11-17
Expenses Memo........................ 11-18
Osaifu-Keitai®............................ 11-19
Simulated Call ........................... 11-23
Stopwatch.................................. 11-24
Countdown Timer ..................... 11-25
World Clock ............................... 11-26
Hour Minder............................... 11-27
Pedometer ................................. 11-28
Compass.................................... 11-30
S! GPS Navi ............................... 11-31
Document Viewer...................... 11-34
Notepad...................................... 11-35
ASCII Art .................................... 11-36
Voice Recorder .......................... 11-37
Scan Barcode ............................ 11-38
Create QR Code ........................ 11-39
Scan Card .................................. 11-40
Scan Text ................................... 11-41
Kanji Grabber ............................ 11-42
Additional Functions ................ 11-43
Troubleshooting ........................ 11-60
S! Quick News ............................. 12-2
S! Information Channel .............. 12-3
Content Downloads .................... 12-4
e-Books........................................ 12-5
S! Friend's Status........................ 12-6
S! Circle Talk................................ 12-9
Near Chat ................................... 12-11
Blog Tool.................................... 12-12
Additional Functions ................ 12-14
Troubleshooting ........................ 12-18
Handset Security......................... 13-2
Face Recognition ........................ 13-4
Function Control ......................... 13-6
Additional Functions .................. 13-7
Data Folder .................................. 14-2
Memory Card ............................... 14-5
Additional Functions .................. 14-7
Troubleshooting ........................ 14-10
Infrared......................................... 15-2
IC Transmission .......................... 15-6
Bluetooth®.................................... 15-8
External Device Connection..... 15-12
Backup ....................................... 15-13
S! Addressbook Back-up (SAB) ... 15-15
Additional Functions ................ 15-18
Troubleshooting ........................ 15-21
Date & Time ................................. 16-2
Display & Illumination................. 16-3
Incoming Transmissions ............ 16-5
Sounds......................................... 16-6
Connectivity................................. 16-7
Reset ............................................ 16-8
USIM Card .................................... 17-2
Battery.......................................... 17-4
Software Update.......................... 17-5
Troubleshooting .......................... 17-6
Key Assignments ........................ 17-8
Pager Codes .............................. 17-10
Character Codes ....................... 17-11
Weather Indicators .................... 17-17
Specifications............................ 17-18
Menu List ................................... 17-25
Index........................................... 17-33
Warranty & Service ................... 17-41
Customer Service...................... 17-42
12 Entertainment
13 Handset Security
14 Data Folder & Memory Card
15 Connectivity & File Backup
16 Handset Customization
17 Appendix

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Accessory
[Battery (SHBCR1)
Accessory
.For accessory-related information, please contact SoftBank Mobile Customer Center, General Information (P. 1 7 - 4 2 ).
.Use specified Charger or Headphones (each sold separately) only.

vi
Safety Precautions
Read safety precautions before using handset.
.Observe precautions to avoid injury to self or others, or damage to
property.
.SoftBank Mobile is not liable for any damages resulting from use of
this product.
These labels indicate the degree of risk from improper
use. Make sure you thoroughly understand their
meanings before reading on.
These symbols indicate prohibited or compulsory
actions. Make sure you thoroughly understand their
meanings before reading on.
Safety Precautions
DANGER Great risk of death or
serious injury from
improper use
WARNING Risk of death or serious
injury from improper
use
CAUTION Risk of serious injury or
damage to property
from improper use
$Prohibited actions
%Disassembly prohibited
&Exposure to liquids prohibited
'Use with wet hands prohibited
(Compulsory actions
)Unplug Charger from outlet

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Safety Precautions
Handset, Battery, USIM Card,
Charger (Sold Separately) &
Memory Card (Sold Separately)
DANGER
Use specified battery, Charger (sold
separately) and Desktop Holder
(sold separately) only.
Non-specified equipment use may
cause battery to leak, overheat, burst
or ignite, and may cause Charger to
overheat, ignite, malfunction, etc.
(
Do not disassemble, modify or
solder handset or related hardware.
May cause fire, injury, electric shock or
malfunction. Battery may leak,
overheat, burst or ignite.
Modifying handsets is prohibited by the
Radio Law and subject to a penalty.
%
Do not expose handset or related
hardware to liquids.
Do not let liquid-exposed handset/
related hardware remain wet after
exposure to water, pet urine, etc.; do
not charge wet battery. May cause
overheating, electric shock, fire, injury
or malfunction. Use handset and
related hardware in an appropriate
place properly.
&
Do not charge battery in or expose
handset or related hardware to
extreme heat (e.g., near fire or
sources of heat, in direct sunlight,
inside vehicles, etc.).
May cause warping/malfunction;
battery may leak, overheat, ignite or
burst. Handset or related hardware
may become hot to the touch, leading
to burn injuries, etc.
$
Do not force battery/Charger into
handset. Check the direction and
retry.
Battery may leak, overheat, burst,
ignite, etc. $
WARNING
Do not place handset, battery or
Charger in/on ovens, microwave
ovens, pressure cookers, induction
stoves or other cooking appliances.
Battery may leak, overheat, burst or
ignite. Handset/Charger may overheat,
emit smoke, ignite, malfunction, etc.
$
Keep handset off and Charger
disconnected near gas stations or
places with fire/explosion risk.
Handset use near petrochemicals or
other flammables may cause fire/
explosion; power handset off before
using Osaifu-Keitai®at gas stations
(cancel IC Card Lock beforehand).
(
Do not apply strong shocks or
impacts.
Do not drop/throw handset or related
hardware. Battery may leak, overheat,
burst or ignite, resulting in fire, electric
shock, malfunction, etc.
$
If there is unusual sound/odor,
smoke or any other abnormality:
Continued use may cause fire, electric
shock, etc.; grasp plug to disconnect
Charger, power handset off, then
remove battery, being careful not to
burn or injure yourself.
(
Keep liquids (water, pet urine, etc.)
or conductive material (pencil lead,
metallic strip, metal jewelry, etc.)
away from charging terminals or
External Device Port.
May cause short circuit, resulting in
fire, malfunction, etc.
$

Safety Precautions
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Read battery label to confirm battery type;
use/dispose of battery accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not place handset or related
hardware on unstable surfaces.
Handset or related hardware may fall,
resulting in injury, malfunction, etc.; be
especially careful when Vibration is set
or while charging.
$
Keep handset and related hardware
out of infants' reach.
Infants may choke from swallowing
handset or related hardware or be
injured, etc. (
If your child is using handset/
related hardware, explain all
instructions and supervise usage.
Misuse may cause injury, etc. (
Battery
DANGER
Symbol on Label Battery Type
Li-ion00 Lithium-ion
Do not dispose of battery in fire.
Battery may leak, burst, ignite, etc. $
Do not damage battery (with a nail,
hammer, foot, etc.) or subject it to
strong impacts or shocks.
Battery may leak, overheat, burst,
ignite, etc. $
Keep wire or other metal objects
away from battery terminals. Do not
carry/store battery with conductive
material (pencil lead, metallic strip,
metal jewelry, etc.).
Battery may leak, overheat, burst,
ignite, etc.
$
If battery fluid gets in eyes, do not
rub; rinse with water and consult a
doctor immediately.
Eyes may be severely damaged. (
WARNING
If battery fluid contacts skin or
clothes, discontinue handset use and
rinse with clean water immediately.
May cause skin damage. (
If battery does not charge properly,
stop trying.
Battery may leak, overheat, burst,
ignite, etc. (
If there is abnormal odor, excessive
heat, discoloration or distortion,
remove battery, being careful not to
burn or injure yourself. Avoid fire
sources.
Continued use may cause battery to
leak, overheat, burst, ignite, etc.
(
Keep battery away from pets.
Pet bites may cause battery to leak,
burst, overheat, ignite, etc. (
CAUTION
Do not dispose of an exhausted
battery with ordinary refuse.
Tape over battery terminals before
disposal. Take battery to a SoftBank
Shop, or follow the local disposal
regulations.
$

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Safety Precautions
[Mobile Light LED Properties
a) Emission Duration: Continuous
b) Wavelength
White: 400 - 700 nm
c) Maximum Emission Output
White: 490 μW (1.2 mW inside handset)
Handset
WARNING
Do not use Mobile Light near
people's faces.
Eyesight may be temporarily affected
leading to accidents. $
CAUTION:
Use of controls,
adjustments or
performance of procedure
other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure. As the emission level from Mobile Light
LED used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do
not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Servicing
is limited to qualified servicing station only.
CLASS 1
LED Product
EN60825-1:1994 A1:2002 & A2:2001
Mobile Light
Do not use handset while driving or
cycling.
Accidents may result.
Phone use while driving or cycling is
prohibited by law and subject to a
penalty; park in a legal parking space
beforehand.
$
Power handset off near electronic
devices that employ high precision
control systems or weak signals.
May cause electronic malfunctions,
etc. Be especially careful near the
following devices:
Hearing aids, implanted pacemakers/
defibrillators and other electronic
medical equipment; fire alarms,
automatic doors and other automatic
control devices.
(
Power handset off before boarding
aircraft to avoid radio waves from
interfering with aircraft operation.
If mobile phone use is allowed on
board, follow airline or cabin crew
instructions regarding handset use.
(
Users with a heart condition should
adjust ringtone Vibration and
Volume as needed.
May cause heart damage. (
If thunder is heard while outdoors,
power handset off; find cover.
There is a risk of lightning strike or
electric shock. (
Do not look into Infrared Port during
infrared transmissions.
Eyesight may be affected. $
Confirm there is ample space for
Motion Control use; hold handset
firmly and shake it gently.
Handset may slip, resulting in injury or
breakage. $
CAUTION
Do not use handset when it may
affect a vehicle's electronic
equipment.
Handset use inside vehicles may
cause electronic equipment to
malfunction, resulting in accidents.
$
If you experience any skin irritation
associated with handset use,
discontinue handset use and
consult a doctor.
Metal and other materials (P. 1 7 - 1 8 )
may cause skin irritation, rashes, or
itchiness depending on your physical
condition.
(
Keep handset away from magnetic
cards, etc.
Data on bank cards, credit cards,
telephone cards, floppy disks, etc. may
be lost. $
Do not swing handset by strap.
May harm self or others; strap may
break, resulting in injury or handset
malfunction/breakage. $