SoftBank 940N User manual

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Getting Started 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
12
13
14
15
Basic Operations
Calling
Mail
Internet
Camera
TV
Music Player & S! Appli
Tools
10
Entertainment
Security
Data Management
Customization
Appendix
Connectivity
●SoftBank 940N is referred to as ”handset”in this guide.
●Most operation descriptions are based on default settings and begin in Standby.
●Sample screenshots* are provided for reference only. Actual handset windows, menus, etc. may differ
in appearance.
●Key illustrations are simplified and differ in appearance from actual handset keys.
●”(Japanese)”appears next to functions or services which require Japanese ability to use.
* Standby Display used in this guide is based on SoftBank 940N Island Blue model. Design theme of Main
Menu and windows is based on default setting 4 Seasons.

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Search Guide
●Function & Service Name Search
●Learning Basics
●Objective Search
●Display Indicators
●Solving Problems
Mastering
Basics
MyNumber &
E-mail Address
Customizing
Handset
940N Features
SoftBank Mobile
Features
P. 1-6 - P. 1-9
P. 2-2 - P. 2-8
Table of Contents .................................................... P. iv
Menu List ........................................................ P. 15-21
Index ................................................................ P. 15-47
Troubleshooting ................................................ P. 15-6
Warranty & After Sales Service ...................... P. 15-60

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Search Guide
Check your phone number on
handset.
Save your contact information
to Account Details to send it to
your friends.
Change the account name (part
before @) of your e-mail address.
Send your e-mail address to
compatible devices viainfrared.
Download songs from
Chaku-Uta®sites and set as
ringtones or play back on Music
Player.
Set your favorite image to appear
in Standby with clock or calendar.
Add frequently used functions
to Desktop Icons.
Set your favorite songs as
ringtones.
Learn basicmenu navigation
and key operations.
Enter text for composing
messages, creating Phone Book
entries, etc.
Use SMS, S! Mail and PC Mail to
send text messages. Attach and
send files viaS! Mail or PC Mail.
Use Yahoo! Keitai to access
Mobile Internet sites tailored for
SoftBank customers.
Download songs and play them
on handset.
Play S! Appli games downloaded
from Yahoo! Keitai sites.
Subscribe to News and receive
automaticupdates regularly.
Shoot still images and videos.
A special portal site for SoftBank
handsets enhances your Internet
browsing experience.
Create HTML messages by
changing font and background
colors, inserting images, etc.
Handset supports One Seg
Digital TV.
Use your handset for payment of
purchases with electronicmoney
or as acommuter ticket or point
card.
MyPhone Number MyAccount Details Customize E-mail Address Exchange Information Wirelessly
Download Music Wallpaper Add Shortcuts Set Ringtones
BasicOperations Text EntryMessagingServices Mobile Internet
MusicPlayer
GamingDevice S! Quick News
Camera & Video Camera
Yahoo! Keitai Sites GraphicMail
TV Osaifu-Keitai
®
P. 1-21 P. 1-21 P. 5-4 P. 13-2
P. 9-4 P. 14-8 P. 14-3 P. 2-3
P. 2-2 P. 2-11 P. 5-2 P. 6-2
P. 9-2 P. 7-2 P. 8-2 P. 11-2
P. 6-3 P. 5-6 P. 9-8 P. 10-4

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Table of Contents
Search Guide ........................................... ii
Table of Contents................................... iv
Package Contents................................... vi
Safety Precautions ................................. vi
General Notes....................................... xiii
Intellectual Property Rights................. xix
1Getting Started
Handset Parts.................................. 1-2
Display............................................. 1-6
USIM Card ..................................... 1-10
Battery & Charger......................... 1-13
Power On/Off ............................... 1-17
Mobile Manners ........................... 1-19
Codes............................................. 1-20
Other Basic Information............... 1-21
2Basic Operations
Menu Operations ........................... 2-2
Multitask ......................................... 2-9
Text Entry...................................... 2-11
Phone Book................................... 2-19
S! Addressbook Back-up .............. 2-25
Advanced Features....................... 2-27
3Calling
Overview......................................... 3-2
Voice Call......................................... 3-3
Video Call ........................................ 3-7
Call Logs ........................................ 3-10
Speed Dialing................................ 3-12
Calling While Abroad
(Global Roaming).......................... 3-13
Optional Services.......................... 3-14
Advanced Features....................... 3-16
4Security
PIN Settings..................................... 4-2
Prohibiting Unauthorized Handset
Use................................................... 4-3
Prohibiting Outgoing/Incoming
Calls ................................................. 4-6
Secret Modes .................................. 4-7
5Mail
Overview......................................... 5-2
Sending Messages.......................... 5-6
Receiving & Opening Messages .. 5-10
Handling Messages ...................... 5-14
Advanced Features....................... 5-20
6Internet
Overview......................................... 6-2
Yahoo! Keitai .................................. 6-3
PC Site Browser............................... 6-5
Page Operations ............................. 6-7
Bookmarks & Saved Pages........... 6-10
Advanced Features ....................... 6-12
7Camera
Overview......................................... 7-2
Capturing Still Images .................... 7-6
Recording Videos............................ 7-8
Various Features ........................... 7-10
Advanced Features ....................... 7-14
8TV
About TV ......................................... 8-2
Watching TV.................................... 8-6
Recording/Playing Programs.......... 8-9
View/Record Timer ....................... 8-11
Advanced Features ....................... 8-13
9Music Player & S! Appli
About Music Player......................... 9-2
Music Playback................................ 9-5

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Table of Contents
S! Appli............................................ 9-8
Advanced Features....................... 9-10
10 Entertainment
Mobile Widget.............................. 10-2
S! Quick News............................... 10-4
S! Info Channel ............................. 10-5
Books............................................. 10-7
Advanced Features....................... 10-8
11 Tools
Osaifu-Keitai............................... 11-2
S! GPS Navi ................................... 11-5
Life History Viewer....................... 11-7
Schedule........................................ 11-9
To Do List .................................... 11-12
Text Memo.................................. 11-14
Voice Memo ................................ 11-15
Calculator.................................... 11-16
Alarm........................................... 11-17
Pedometer................................... 11-19
Bar Code Reader ......................... 11-21
Text Reader................................. 11-23
Advanced Features..................... 11-26
12 Data Management
About Data Folder........................ 12-2
Accessing Files .............................. 12-3
Editing Files................................... 12-9
File & Folder Management......... 12-11
About Memory Card................... 12-12
Managing Memory Cards .......... 12-13
Advanced Features..................... 12-16
13 Connectivity
Infrared.......................................... 13-2
Bluetooth.................................... 13-5
PC Connection............................... 13-9
Wi-Fi............................................. 13-11
Advanced Features..................... 13-17
14 Customization
Clock, Display & Sounds............... 14-2
Phone Book & Calls..................... 14-12
Mail.............................................. 14-16
Internet........................................ 14-20
TV................................................. 14-22
Camera ........................................ 14-24
Player & S! Appli......................... 14-25
Entertainment............................. 14-27
Other Settings............................. 14-29
15 Appendix
Multitask Combinations............... 15-2
Software Update .......................... 15-4
Troubleshooting ........................... 15-6
Text Entry Key Assignments...... 15-11
Kuten Code List........................... 15-14
Weather Indicators ..................... 15-20
Menu List..................................... 15-21
Specifications .............................. 15-42
Index............................................ 15-47
Warranty & After Sales Service . 15-60
Customer Service ........................ 15-61

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Before UsingThis Guide
Package Contents
The following items are includedin the
package with handset.
For additional information on accessories,
contact SoftBank Mobile Customer Center,
General Information (P. 15-61).
･SoftBank 940N supports microSDand
microSDHCmemory cards. Purchase a
memory card to use related functions.
･Use only specified AC charger (sold separately)
to charge handset.
SafetyPrecautions
●To ensure proper use of your handset, read
these safety precautions carefully before use.
Keep this guide for future reference.
●Observe these safety precautions to prevent
injuries and damages to property.
●SoftBank accepts no liability for any loss or
damages incurred by you or a third party as a
result of missed calls, etc., due to malfunction,
erroneous operation or failure of this product.
■Labels
●Risks of injury or damage from improper use
are categorized by levels. Understand these
labels before reading this guide.
1 Serious injury includes: Loss of eyesight,
physical injury, high temperature burns, low
temperature burns (blisters or reddening
caused by prolonged contact with a heat
source higher than body temperature), electric
shock, fractures, poisoning and other
conditions requiring hospitalization or long-
term treatment.
2 Injury includes: Physical burns (high-
temperature and low-temperature), electric
shock, and other conditions not requiring
hospitalization or long-term treatment.
3 Damage to property includes: Incidental
damage to structures and household property
and/or to pets and livestock.
■Symbols
●Make sure you understand the following
symbols and precautions before reading this
guide.
■Battery (NEBAL1)
■Starter Guide
■Warranty (Handset)
DANGER
Great risk of death or
serious injury1from
improper use
WARNING
Risk of death or serious
injury1from improper
use
CAUTION
Risk of injury2or
damage to property3
from improper use
Action is prohibited.
Disassembly is prohibited.
Exposure to liquids is prohibited.
Handling with wet hands is
prohibited.
Action is compulsory.
Unplug power cord.

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■Handset, Battery, USIM Card, AC
Charger (Sold Separately),
Desktop Holder (Sold Separately),
Memory Card (Not Included), and
Stereo Earphone Conversion
Cable (Sold Separately)
Use SoftBank specified
devices (Battery, AC Charger
or Desktop Holder) only.
Use of non-specified devices may
cause Battery to leak, overheat,
rupture or ignite; or may cause
Charger to overheat, ignite or
malfunction.
Do not disassemble/modify/
solder handset.
May cause fire, injury, electric shock
or malfunction. Also, Battery may
leak, overheat, rupture or ignite.
Modification of handset equipment
violates statutory regulations and is
subject to penalty.
Keep liquids away from
handset.
If handset and/or battery is not
dried after exposure to fluids
(water, pet urine etc.), overheating,
electric shock, fire, malfunction,
etc. may occur.
DANGER
Do not charge, use or leave
handset in places subject to
high temperatures (near an
open flame or heating
equipment, in direct sunlight
or inside a car on a hot day).
May cause deformation or
malfunction; or may cause Battery
to leak, overheat, ignite or rupture.
Also, the outer housing may
become hot resulting in burns.
Do not use excessive force to
attach Battery, AC Charger or
Stereo Earphone Conversion
Cable to handset. Battery or
AC Charger may be the
wrong way around.
Battery may leak, overheat, rupture
or ignite.
Do not place handset,
Battery, AC Charger, Desktop
Holder or Stereo Earphone
Conversion Cable in a
microwave oven or pressure
cooker, or on top of an
induction heating (IH)
cooktop.
May cause Battery to leak,
overheat, rupture or ignite; or may
cause handset, AC Charger or
Desktop Holder to overheat, emit
smoke, ignite or malfunction.
Turn off handset when
entering gas stations or other
places where flammable
gases (propane gas, gasoline,
etc.) generate. Do not charge
battery in such places.
Gases may ignite.
Before using Osaifu-Keitaiinside a
gas station, be sure to turn handset
off (deactivate IC card lock
beforehand).
Do not drop or throw
handset or expose it to
excessive shock.
May cause battery to leak,
overheat, rupture or ignite; or may
cause fire, electric shock or
malfunction.
WARNING

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■Handling Battery
●Check battery type on Battery label.
Properly use and dispose of Battery
according to type.
If you notice an unusual
sound, odor, smoke, etc.
while using, charging or
storing handset, immediately:
1. Unplug AC Charger from outlet.
2. Turn handset power off.
3. Remove Battery from handset,
being careful of burn or injury.
Continued use may cause fire or
electric shock.
Keep liquids (water, pet
urine, etc.) and conductive
materials (e.g. pencil lead,
metal fragments, metal
necklaces, hairpins, etc.)
away from Charger Terminals,
External Device Port or
Memory Card Slot.
May cause short circuit, resulting in
fire or malfunction.
Do not place handset on an
uneven or unstable surface.
Handset may fall, leading to injuries
or handset malfunction. Be
particularly careful while charging
or when vibrator is activated.
CAUTION
Keep handset out of reach of
infants.
Failing to do so may result in small
parts being accidentally swallowed
or may cause injury.
When a child uses handset,
parent supervision is advised.
Provide child with proper
instructions.
Failing to do so may cause injury,
etc.
Do not store handset in
humid or dusty places or in
places subject to high
temperatures.
May cause malfunction.
Be careful not to pinch your
fingers in the hinge when
opening handset.
Failing to do so may cause injury.
Label Battery type
Li-ion00 Lithium-ion
Do not throw Battery into a
fire.
May cause Battery to leak, rupture
or ignite.
Do not puncture Battery with
a nail, hit it with a hammer,
step on it or subject it to
strong impact.
May cause Battery to leak, overheat,
rupture or ignite.
Keep metal objects (pins, etc.)
away from Battery Terminals.
Do not carry or store
conductive materials (e.g.
pencil lead, metal fragments,
metal necklaces, hairpins,
etc.) together with Battery.
May cause Battery to leak, overheat,
rupture or ignite.
DANGER

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■Handling Handset
If battery fluid gets into eyes,
immediately rinse with clean
water and consult a doctor.
Do not rub eyes.
Failing to do so may result in loss of
eyesight.
If battery fluid gets on your
skin or clothing, immediately
stop handset use and rinse
with clean water.
Battery fluid may harm your skin.
If Battery is not fully charged
even after specified charging
time, stop charging.
Battery may leak, overheat, rupture
or ignite.
If you notice an unusual odor,
overheating, discoloration,
deformation, etc. while
using, charging or storing
Battery, remove it from
handset and keep it away
from fire. Be careful not to
burn or injure yourself.
Battery may leak, overheat, rupture
or ignite.
WARNING
If Battery leaks or emits an
unusual odor, immediately
stop using it and keep it
away from fire.
Battery fluid is flammable and
could ignite, causing fire or Battery
to rupture.
If any abnormalities
(deformation, scratches, etc.)
are visible on Battery,
immediately discontinue use.
May cause Battery to leak, overheat,
rupture, ignite; may cause handset
malfunction or fire.
Do not allow pets to bite
Battery.
May cause Battery to leak, overheat,
rupture, ignite; may cause handset
malfunction or fire.
Do not dispose of batteries as
municipal waste.
Bring used batteries to the nearest
SoftBank Shop or recycling center
after insulating the terminals with
tape.
Be sure to observe local regulations
on battery disposal.
CAUTION
Do not use while operating a
vehicle (car, motorcycle,
bicycle, etc.)
May cause a traffic accident. Use of
a mobile phone while driving is
prohibited by law, and is subject to
penalty. Stop vehicle in a safe
location (where parking is allowed)
before using handset.
Keep handset power off near
high precision electronic
devices or devices using weak
signals.
Handset may cause these devices to
malfunction.
Devices that may be affected:
Hearing aids, implanted cardiac
pacemakers, implanted
defibrillators and other electronic
medical equipment; fire alarms,
automatic doors and other
automatic control devices.
Keep handset power off
aboard an aircraft.
Handset signal may interfere with
aircraft operation. Handset use
aboard an aircraft may be subject
to penalty. When in-flight use is
permitted, observe airline
instructions.
WARNING

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If you have a weak heart, be
careful with incoming call
vibrator and ringtone volume
settings.
These may affect your heart.
If thunder is heard while
outside, immediately turn
handset power off and seek
shelter.
Failing to do so may attract
lightning and cause electric shock.
Do not point infrared beam
at a person‘s eyes.
May cause eye injury.
If you use electronic medical
equipment, do not place or
use handset near the
equipment.
Using handset near electronic
medical equipment may cause the
equipment to malfunction.
When using Earphone-
Microphone while playing
games or music, adjust
volume accordingly.
Sound at high volume may impair
hearing; or surrounding sounds
may become inaudible over
playback volume, resulting in an
accident.
Do not place handset on the
dashboard near airbags.
In case of airbag inflation, handset
may hit passengers resulting in
injury, malfunction or breakage.
If Display or Camera Lens is
damaged, be careful of
broken glass pieces or
exposed internal components.
Shatter-proof film prevents Display
and Camera lens from shattering;
however glass fragments and
components may cause injury.
Do not allow fluids, metal
pieces or flammable materials
to enter USIM Card Slot or
Memory Card Slot.
May cause fire, electric shock or
malfunction.
If skin abnormality occurs
with use of handset,
immediately discontinue use
and consult a doctor.
Handset contains metals.
Depending on your physical
condition, you may experience
itchiness, rash, etc.
CAUTION
Keep magnetic cards away
from handset and make sure
that a magnetic card is not
trapped when closing
handset.
Failing to do so may cause
magnetic data on a cash card,
credit card, telephone card or
floppy disk to be lost.
Do not swing handset by its
strap, etc.
Handset may strike you or other
people; Strap may break causing
injury, handset malfunction or
breakage.
Use caution when using
handset for an extended
period; handset may become
hot.
Skin contact for extended period
may cause low-temperature burns.
Do not bring speaker close to
the ear when making calls in
handsfree mode or when ring
tone/melody is playing.
May impair your hearing.
Be careful not to pinch your
fingers or Strap when
opening or closing handset.
May cause injury or damage.

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■Handling USIM Card
■Handling AC Charger and
Desktop Holder
Watch TV with adequate
lighting and distance from
Display.
Failing to do so may impair
eyesight.
Do not turn volume up too
high when using earphones.
Using earphones for extended
periods at high volume may impair
hearing or harm your ears.
If Display breaks, do not
inhale or touch liquid crystal
fluid. If fluid enters your eyes
or mouth, immediately rinse
with clean water and consult
a doctor. If fluid adheres to
your skin or clothing,
immediately wipe off with
alcohol and wash with soap
and water.
May result in loss of eyesight or
skin damage.
Keep magnetized objects
away from handset.
May cause operation errors.
Be careful handling the Notch
when removing USIM Card.
May injure your hands or fingers.
Do not cover with clothing or
bedding during charging.
Heat may build up resulting in fire
or malfunction.
Use the specified power
supply and voltage.
Failing to do so may cause fire or
malfunction.
AC Charger: 100 to 240 V AC
(for household AC
outlets only)
Also, do not use commercially
available voltage converters. May
cause fire, electric shock or
malfunction.
CAUTION
WARNING
Unplug AC Charger from
outlet before extended
periods of handset disuse.
Failing to do so may cause electric
shock, fire or malfunction.
If liquid (water, pet urine,
etc.) gets into AC Charger,
immediately unplug AC
Charger from outlet.
Failing to do so may cause electric
shock, smoke emission or fire.
If dust accumulates on AC
Charger plug, unplug
Charger from outlet and
wipe with a dry cloth.
Failing to do so may cause fire.
When plugging AC Charger
into outlet, keep conductive
materials (pencil lead, metal
parts, necklaces, hair pins,
etc.) away from Desktop
Holder terminals, AC Charger
plug/terminals and plug
Charger firmly into outlet.
Failing to do so may cause electric
shock, short circuit, fire, etc.
Do not touch AC Charger
with wet hands.
May cause electric shock or
malfunction.

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■
Near Electronic Medical Equipment
●This section is based on “Guidelines on
Safeguarding Medical Equipment from
Electromagnetic Waves from Mobile Phones
and Other Devices“(Electromagnetic
Compatibility Conference Japan, April 1997),
and “Research Report on the Influence of
Electromagnetic Waves on Medical
Equipment“(Association of Radio Industries
and Businesses, March 2001).
If thunder is heard, do not
touch AC Charger.
May cause electric shock.
Do not use AC Charger if the
cord is damaged.
May cause electric shock,
overheating or fire.
Do not use AC Charger and
Desktop Holder in humid
places such as in bathrooms.
May cause electric shock.
Do not short-circuit Charger
Terminals when Charger is
plugged into an outlet. Do
not touch Charger Terminals
with your fingers, etc.
May cause fire, malfunction,
electric shock or injury.
Do not place heavy objects
on the cord of AC Charger.
May cause electric shock or fire.
When AC Charger is
connected to an outlet, do
not pull on cord or otherwise
subject Charger to strong
shock.
May cause injury or malfunction.
CAUTION
Firmly hold plug and unplug
AC Charger from outlet
before cleaning.
Failing to do so may cause electric
shock.
Do not unplug AC Charger by
pulling the cord. Firmly hold
plug and unplug AC Charger.
Pulling the cord may damage the
cord resulting in electric shock or
fire.
Do not charge a wet battery.
May cause battery to overheat,
ignite or rupture.
Unplug Charger from outlet
when charging is complete.
Failing to do so may cause fire or
malfunction.
Do not touch Charger
Terminals of Desktop Holder
when plugged into an AC
outlet.
May cause low-temperature burns.
If you use an implanted
cardiac pacemaker or
implanted defibrillator, carry
and use handset at a distance
of at least 22 centimeters
away from the implanted
area.
Radio waves may interfere with the
operation of implanted cardiac
pacemakers or implanted
defibrillators.
WARNING

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General Notes
Usage Basics
●Handset use may be disrupted when outside
the service area or where signals are weak.
Calls/TV image may be suddenly cut off when
moving to a place with poor signal reception
(e.g. inside/next to a tall building, in a tunnel,
underground or in mountainous areas).
●Take care not to disturb other people when
using handset in public places.
●If you receive a call while walking, move to a
safe place before answering.
●SoftBank accepts no liability for any damages
arising from loss or alteration of data (Phone
Book, image/sound files, etc.) stored on your
handset or memory card as a result of accident
or malfunction. Back up important data such
as Phone Book entries.
●Handset is a wireless station under Japanese
Radio Law. You may be requested to submit
your handset for inspection based on this law.
●Using handset near a landline phone, TV or
radio may affect the operation of these
devices. Use handset as far away as possible
from these devices.
●Be aware of eavesdropping. Handset employs
a digital signal that provides a high level of
privacy protection. However, the possibility of
eavesdropping by a third party using special
means cannot be ruled out.
<Eavesdropping>
Interception of radio signals by a third party
When using electronic
medical equipment other
than implanted cardiac
pacemakers/defibrillators
outside of medical
institutions, consult device
manufacturer about the
influence of radio waves.
Radio waves may interfere with the
operation of electronic medical
equipment.
Observe the following in
medical institutions. Radio
waves from handset may
affect electronic medical
equipment.
・Do not bring mobile phones into
an operating room, ICU (Intensive
Care Unit) or CCU (Coronary
Care Unit).
・Turn off mobile phones in
hospital wards. Disable auto
power-on functions (alarm, etc.)
before turning off mobile phones.
・Turn off mobile phones even in
lobbies or areas where use is
permitted if there is electronic
medical equipment nearby.
・Observe the instructions of
individual medical institutions
and do not use or bring mobile
phones into prohibited areas.
Keep handset power off in
crowded places such as rush
hour trains; a person with an
implanted cardiac pacemaker
or implanted defibrillator
may be nearby. Disable auto
power-on functions (alarm,
etc.) before turning off
mobile phones.
Radio waves may interfere with the
operation of implanted cardiac
pacemakers or implanted
defibrillators.

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during communication, either intentionally or
accidentally
●Do not trap Strap or other objects when
opening and closing handset. Doing so may
cause malfunction or damage handset.
●Using handset on trains or other public
transportation may affect their electronic
devices.
●A call may not be connected or you may hear
noises:
･In an extremely cold place (e.g. freezer
storehouse) where handset may not operate
normally
･Near metal furniture which may interfere
with signal transmission
･Near electromagnetic sources or magnetized
items, including electric products, audio-
visual equipment and office appliances (e.g.
computer, microwave oven, speaker, TV set,
radio, fax machine, fluorescent lamp, word
processor, electric kotatsu, inverter-driven
air conditioner, electromagnetic cooker)
●If Battery appears deformed or scratched from
external impact, contact Customer Assistance.
●When using handset for the first time or after
an extended period of disuse, charge Battery
beforehand.
●Battery operating time varies by the usage
environment and Battery condition.
●Do not charge Battery:
･In a humid/dusty place or near sources of
vibration
･Near a landline phone, TV or radio
●Although AC Charger may become warm
while charging, it is not a malfunction.
●Do not subject handset to excessive shock. Do
not deform Charger Terminals. Doing so may
cause malfunction.
●When Battery life nears its end, it may expand
slightly. This is not a malfunction.
●FeliCa reader/writer uses the unlicensed 13.56
MHz frequency. Maintain sufficient distance
between other reader/writers in use nearby.
Make sure mobile phones or other wireless
stations operating at the same frequency are
not nearby.
●Keep handset away from strong magnetic
force. May cause malfunction.
●Do not scratch Display with metal objects, etc.
Doing so may damage Display resulting in
malfunction or breakage.
Inside Cars
●Do not use handset while driving. Doing so
may compromise safe driving and cause an
accident. Handset operation in a car may be
punishable by law.
●Before using handset, stop the car in a safe
place.
●Handset use may affect electronics in some car
models. Confirm with your car dealer whether
sufficient magnetic protection measures are
implemented in your car. Failing to do so may
compromise safe driving.
Handling
●Handset’s color LCD may be treated with
special coating for enhanced visibility. To avoid
scratching Display, clean handset carefully
using a dry, soft cloth (e.g. eyeglass cloth). If
moisture or soil is left on Display, the coating
may stain or peel off. Do not use alcohol,
thinner, benzene or detergent, as it may cause
discoloration and remove printed logos.
●Clean Terminals with a dry cotton swab. Soiled
Terminals may cause poor contact, resulting in
insufficient charging or handset to turn off.
●Do not place handset near an air conditioner
vent. Condensation may form due to abrupt
temperature changes, leading to internal
corrosion and malfunction.
●Do not apply excessive force to handset and
Battery. Placing handset in an overpacked bag
or sitting down with handset in your pocket
may damage Display, Internal Circuit Board or
●Keep away from liquids and moisture.
Handset, Battery, AC Charger, Desktop
Holder, Stereo Earphone Conversion Cable
and USIM Card are not waterproof. Do not
use these devices in the rain or in other
humid places (e.g. bathrooms). When
carrying handset near your body (pockets,
etc.), moisture from sweat may corrode
internal parts and cause malfunction.
Damage caused by exposure to liquids or
moisture is not covered by the warranty and
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Battery, and cause malfunction. Doing so with
external device connected to External Device
Port may damage connector, leading to
malfunction.
●Although handset becomes warm during use
or charging, it is not a malfunction.
●Do not leave the Camera Lens exposed to
direct sunlight. Doing so may discolor or burn
Optical Element.
●Do not affix thick stickers or labels to the
Display or Keypad side. Doing so may result in
malfunction.
●Do not leave Battery uninstalled or uncharged
for an extended period of time; may alter or
erase saved settings and data. SoftBank
accepts no liability for any damages resulting
from such loss or alteration.
●Do not store depleted Battery; may degrade
performance and shorten Battery life.
●Keep the covers of External Device Port and
Memory Card Slot closed. Dust or water inside
handset may cause malfunction.
●When removing Stereo Earphone Conversion
Cable or AC Charger from External Device
Port, do not pull the cord, hold the connector.
Pulling the cord may result in wire breakage or
malfunction.
●If you use an outlet with pullout prevention
feature, refer to the instruction manual of the
outlet.
●Avoid extremely cold and high temperatures.
Use handset at an ambient temperature of 5 to
35 C, and humidity of 45 to 85 %. If handset
is left in an extremely hot place, handset may
power off automatically.
●Battery is a consumable item. Operating time
varies by conditions of use; however when
operation time becomes extremely short even
after a full charge, purchase a new Battery.
Use only specified battery.
●Charge Battery at an ambient temperature of
5 to 35 C.
●FeliCa reader/writer complies with Japanese
wireless standards. Usage while abroad may
be subject to penalty.
●Handset’s IC Card authentication complies
with and has obtained certification for
Japanese wireless standards. Usage while
abroad may be subject to penalty.
●Do not insert USIM Card with labels or stickers
affixed to it. May cause malfunction.
●When connecting an external device, do not
insert connector into External Device Port at an
angle. When external device is connected, do
not pull the cord.
●Do not use handset without Battery Cover.
Battery may dislodge and result in malfunction
or breakage.
Camera
Creating public disturbances from using handset
may be subject to penalties based on applicable
laws and regulations (e.g. nuisance prevention
ordinance by municipal governments).
Bluetooth

●Handset’s Bluetoothfunction complies with
and has obtained certification for Japanese
wireless standards. You may be subject to
penalty if used abroad.
●Handset incorporates a security function
compliant with Bluetoothstandards for
security with Bluetoothcommunication.
However, security may be insufficient
depending on such factors as settings. Care is
required for communication using Bluetooth.
●SoftBank accepts no liability for leak of data or
information during communication using
Bluetooth.
●Frequency range
Bluetoothdevice uses the 2.4 GHz frequency
range. It employs the FH-SS modulation
system, and has a maximum interference
range of 10 m. It is not capable of avoiding the
frequency range used by RFID systems.
●Bluetoothdevices share the same frequency
band with; licensed in-house radio stations (in
factory production lines), specific unlicensed
low power radio stations, licensed amateur
radio stations (hereafter, “other radio
stations“) and scientific, medical or industrial
devices (including microwave ovens).
1 Make sure no other radio stations are
operating nearby.
2 If handset interferes with an in-house radio
station, immediately change the frequency
of the Bluetoothdevice, move to another
place or cancel the Bluetoothfunction,
and contact SoftBank Mobile Customer
Center (see below).
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3 If interference with a low power radio
station or amateur radio station occurs,
contact SoftBank Mobile Customer Center.
From a SoftBank handset: 157 (toll-free)
From landlines: See P. 15-61 for Customer
Service.
Wireless LAN
●Handset’s wireless LAN function complies with
and has obtained certification for Japanese
wireless standards. You may be subject to
penalty if used abroad.
●Do not use near magnetic devices (e.g.
electrical appliances, audio-visual devices,
office equipment, etc.) or sources of
electromagnetic waves.
･May cause noise or prevent connection
(especially when using a microwave oven).
･May interfere with device reception (TV,
radio, etc.) or affect TV picture.
･Target LAN access point may not be found
when several access points sharing the same
channel are available nearby.
●Frequency range
Wireless LAN device uses the 2.4 GHz
frequency range. It employs the DS-SS and
OFDM modulation systems, and has a
maximum interference range of 40 m. It is
capable of avoiding the frequency range used
by RFID systems.
●2.4 GHz device precautions
Wireless LAN devices share the same
frequency band with; licensed in-house radio
stations (in factory production lines), specific
unlicensed low power radio stations, licensed
amateur radio stations (hereafter, “other radio
stations“) and scientific, medical, or industrial
devices (including microwave ovens).
1 Make sure no other radio stations are
operating nearby.
2 If handset interferes with an in-house radio
station, immediately change frequency or
cancel wireless LAN, and contact SoftBank
Mobile Customer Center (see below).
3 If interference with a low power radio
station or amateur radio station occurs,
contact SoftBank Mobile Customer Center.
From a SoftBank handset: 157 (toll-free)
From landlines: See P. 15-61 for Customer
Service.
･For use in an aircraft, contact the airline
beforehand.
Copyrights
Copyrighted materials, such as music, images,
computer programs and databases, and their
respective copyright holders are protected by
copyright laws. Duplication of copyrighted
materials is permitted only for individual or home
use. Duplications (including data conversion),
modifications, transfers or network distributions
of copyrighted materials for purposes other than
stated above without permission of the copyright
holders constitute an infringement of copyrights
and violation of copyright holders’rights,
potentially causing claims for reparations or
criminal punishment.
Always observe applicable copyright laws when
making copies using handset and recording
materials using handset camera.
The software installed in this handset is a
copyrighted material and involves copyrights and
human rights of copyright holders which are
protected by copyright laws. Do not duplicate,
modify, alter, detach from the hardware,
disassemble, decompile or reverse-engineer the
software in whole or in part by yourself, nor allow
any third party to do the same, either.
Functional Limitations
After handset upgrade, subscription cancellation
or long periods of handset disuse, TV becomes
unavailable.
Caution
Do not use handset if it has been altered. Using an
altered device is a violation of the Radio Law.
This handset is certified to conform to the
technical standards for specific radio equipment
based on the Radio Law, and Technical
Conformity Mark is printed on the model
name seal as certification. If you remove screws
and make alterations inside of handset, the
technical standards conformity certification
becomes invalid. Do not use handset with the
certification invalid, as it is a violation of the Radio
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SAR Certification Information
940N meets the technical standards set by the
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
(MIC) regarding radio wave absorption by a
human body.
These technical standards have been established
on a scientific basis to prevent radio waves
emitted from wireless devices such as mobile
phones that are used close to a human head from
affecting human health. These standards require
that the SAR (Specific Absorption Rate), an
indicator of the amount of average radio
frequency energy absorbed in the side of a
human head, must not exceed the permissive
value of 2 W/kg*. This value includes a substantial
safety margin to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and physical size. The value is
equal to the international guideline
recommended by the International Commission
on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)
that has a cooperative relationship with the World
Health Organization (WHO).
* The technical standards are stipulated in the
Radio Law (Article 14-2 of Ordinance
Regulating Radio Equipment).
The highest SAR value is 0.541 W/kg for 940N.
This value was obtained in accordance with the
MIC testing procedure with handset transmitting
at its highest permitted power level. While there
may be differences in SAR levels for various
handsets, they all meet the MIC’s permissible
value. Because mobile phones are designed to
operate at their minimum power level required to
communicate with base stations, the actual SAR
of handset during a call is usually below the
highest value.
For more information about SAR, see the
following websites:
･Ministry of Internal Affairs and
Communications (MIC)
http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/sys/ele/index.htm
･Association of Radio Industries and Businesses
(ARIB)
http://www.arib-emf.org/
(Japanese)
SoftBank’s BodySAR Policy
･Body SAR: Value obtained from continuously
talking with handset placed on the body using
earphone-microphone at maximum
transmission power.
･Specific Absorption Rate (SAR): Value obtained
from talking continuously for six minutes.
･Placement on the body: Measurements are
taken with the rear of handset facing the body
at a distance of 1.5 cm as the standard handset
position. In order to comply with radio
frequency exposure requirements, use an
accessory (e.g. belt clip, holster) that does not
contain metallic parts to maintain a 1.5 cm
separation between the body and handset.
For more information, see SOFTBANK MOBILE
Corp. Website (Japanese):
http://www.softbankmobile.co.jp/ja/info/public/
emf/emf02.html
FCC Notice
●This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
●Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC Information to User
940N has been tested and found to comply with
the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation; if this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more
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●Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or
TV technician for help.
FCC RF Exposure Information
940N is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured not to exceed the
emission limits for exposure to radio frequency
(RF) energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission of the U.S. Government.
The guidelines are based on standards that were
developed by independent scientific organization
through periodic and thorough evaluation of
scientific studies. The standards include a
substantial safety margin to assure the safety of
all persons, regardless of age and health.
The influence on the human body of radio waves
emitted from mobile phones is measured
employing a unit known as the Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the
FCC is 1.6 W/kg. The tests are performed in
positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn
on the body) as required by the FCC for each
model.
The maximum SAR value for this model handset
when tested for use at the ear is 0.346 W/kg and
when worn on the body, as described in this user
guide, is 0.355 W/kg.
Body-worn Operation; this device was tested for
typical body-worn operations with the back of
handset kept 1.5 cm from the body. To maintain
compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements,
use accessories that maintain a 1.5 cm separation
distance between the user’s body and the back of
handset. The use of belt clips, holsters and similar
accessories should not contain metallic
components in its assembly. Non-compliance
with the above restrictions may result in violation
of FCC RF Exposure guidelines.
The use of accessories that do not satisfy these
requirements may not comply with FCC RF
exposure requirements, and should be avoided.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization
for this model handset with all reported SAR
levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF
emission guidelines. SAR information on this
model handset is on file with the FCC and can be
found under the Display Grant section of
https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/
GenericSearch.cfm
after searching on FCC ID A98-HAE3588.
Additional information on Specific Absorption
Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular
Telecommunications & Internet Association
(CTIA) website:
http://www.phonefacts.net.
European RF Exposure Information
940N is a radio transmitter and receiver. This
product has been confirmed not to exceed the
limits recommended by international guidelines
for radio frequency.
These guidelines were developed by the
independent scientific organization International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP) and include a substantial
safety margin to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
The influence on the human body of radio waves
emitted from mobile phones is measured
employing a unit known as the Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit for mobile
devices is 2 W/kg. The maximum SAR value for
this model handset, when placed on the ear, is
0.677W/kg. As mobile devices offer a range of
functions, they can be used in other positions,
such as on the body as described in SoftBank’s
Body SAR Policy. In this case, the maximum SAR
value is 0.321W/kg*.
Since the SAR is measured at the highest
transmitting power level, the actual SAR during a
call is usually much lower. This is because mobile
phones are designed to operate at their minimum
power levels necessary to communicate with base
stations.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated
that present scientific information about mobile
phone use does not indicate any adverse effects
on the human body. They recommend limiting
the talking time or using a handsfree device to
keep the mobile phone away from the head and
body to reduce influence of exposure to radio
waves.
Additional information can be found at the WHO
website:
http://www.who.int/emf
*Measurements with handset placed on the
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FCC standards. The values are based on
European requirements.
Declaration of Conformity
MindingMobile Manners
Use your handset responsibly. Inappropriate
handset use can be both dangerous and
bothersome. Take care not to disturb others
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.
Intellectual PropertyRights
●Duplicating, modifying or publicly transmitting
copyright-protected contents (e.g. text,
images, music, software) photographed or
downloaded from websites without the
permission of the copyright holders is
prohibited by copyright laws, with the
exception that the duplication or quotation of
those is made only for personal use.
Shooting or recording a demonstration,
performance or exhibition may be prohibited
in some cases even if it is for personal use.
Shooting a photo of a person using this
product without his or her permission, or
posting a photo of a person you shot on
websites without his or her permission may
constitute an infringement of portrait rights.
●Mobile Widget, S!Appli, S!Mail and Graphic
Mail are registered trademarks or trademarks
of SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp.
●SOFTBANK, SOFTBANK's equivalent in
Japanese and the SOFTBANK logo are
registered trademarks or trademarks of
SOFTBANK CORP. in Japan and other
countries.
●Yahoo!and the “Yahoo!“ or “Y!“ logos are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
Yahoo!Inc. in the U.S.
●Osaifu-Keitaiis a registered trademark of NTT
DOCOMO.
●T9is trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of Nuance
Communications, Inc. and/or its affiliates in
the United States and/or other countries.
●The microSDlogo
and microSDHC
logo are trademarks.
●Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Alliance, Wi-Fi logo and Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED logo are trademarks of Wi-Fi
Alliance.
●Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 
, WMM

, WPA

, WPA2

and Wi-Fi Protected Setup

are trademarks of
Wi-Fi Alliance.
●This product is licensed complying with MPEG-
4 Visual Patent Portfolio License, and you are
permitted to use personally and for the
nonprofit purpose in the following situations:
･To record a movie based on the standard of
MPEG-4 Visual (MPEG-4 Video)
･To play MPEG-4 Video recorded by the
consumer engaged in the nonprofit activities
･To play MPEG-4 Video provided by the
provider licensed by MPEG-LA
When you use it for other purposes, such as
promotion, in-house information and profit
activity, contact the U.S. corporation MPEG
LA, LLC.
●This product contains
AdobeFlashLite

and AdobeReaderLE
technology by Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
This product contains AdobeFlashLite

and AdobeReaderLE software under
license from Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Adobe Flash Lite Copyright1996-2009
Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights
940N is declared to conform with the essential
requirements of European Union Directive
1999/5/EC Radio and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Directive 3.1(a), 3.1(b) and
3.2.
The Declaration of Conformity can be found on
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reserved.
Adobe Reader LE Copyright1984-2009
Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights
reserved.
Adobe, Adobe Reader, Flash and Flash Lite are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
●QR code is a registered trademark of Denso
Wave Inc.
●Powered by JBlendCopyright
2002 - 2009 Aplix Corporation. All
rights reserved.
JBlend and JBlend-related
trademarks are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Aplix
Corporation in Japan and other countries.
●Java and all Java-related trademarks
and logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of US Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the United
States and other countries.
●Chaku-Utaand Chaku-Uta Fullare
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. in Japan
and/or other countries.
●Machi-Utais a trademark of KDDI
CORPORATION.
●
This product contains NetFront
Mobile Client Suite of ACCESS
CO., LTD.
ACCESS, ACCESS logo and
NetFront are trademarks or registered
trademarks of ACCESS CO., LTD. in the United
States, Japan and other countries.

2008 ACCESS CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
This software is based in part on the work of the
Independent JPEG Group.
●This product is equipped with NetFront
Document Viewer by ACCESS CO., LTD. as
document viewer function.
ACCESS and NetFront are trademarks or
registered trademarks of ACCESS CO., LTD. in
Japan and other countries.
●This product is equipped with
IrFront by ACCESS CO., LTD.
2008 ACCESS CO., LTD. All
rights reserved.
ACCESS and IrFront are trademarks or
registered trademarks of ACCESS CO., LTD. in
Japan and other countries.
●Bluetooth and the
Bluetooth logo are
registered
trademarks of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. NEC Corporation is granted
a license for their use from Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Other trademarks and names belong to their
respective owners.
●Multitask, Emotion-Expressing Mail, Privacy
Angle, Life History Viewer, Quick Info, Desktop
info, Quick Album,Word Prediction, Tomo-
Den, Tomomato-Mail BOX and FontAvenue
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
NEC Corporation.
●
Powered By Mascot Capsule

/Micro3D Edition

MASCOT CAPSULE

are registered trademarks
of HI CORPORATION.
●G-GUIDE, G-GUIDE MOBILE and their logos
are registered trademarks in Japan of U.S.
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its
affiliates.
●IrSimple, IrSSor IrSimpleShot
are trademarks of Infrared Data
Association.
●Hyper Clear Voice is commercially available
based on the license for SRS VIP+ technology
from SRS Labs, Inc. SRS, VIP+, and the
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
●TruMedia
and Dialog
Clarity
technologies are industrialized based on the
license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Trumedia, Dialog Clarity, SRS and the 
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
●This product contains software licensed
complying with GNU General Public License
(GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License
(LGPL), etc.
For more details, visit “GPL
・
LGPL等について“
at
http://www.n-keitai.com/guide/download/
●FrameSolidby Morpho, Inc. is used for the
frame interpolation function.
FrameSolidis a registered trademark of
Morpho, Inc.
●PhotoSolid, MovieSolid, QuickPanorama
and their logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Morpho, Inc. in Japan and other
countries.
●ImageSurfby Morpho, Inc. is used for the
rapid image display technique.
ImageSurfis a registered trademark of
Morpho, Inc.