SoftBank Color Life 5 User manual

User Guide

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing COLOR LIFE 5.
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Read this guide thoroughly beforehand for proper usage.
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Accessible services may vary by service area, subscription, etc.
COLOR LIFE 5 is compatible with both 3G and GSM network technologies.
Note
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Unauthorized copying of any part of this guide is prohibited.
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Guide content is subject to change without prior notice.
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Efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and clarity of this guide. Please contact SoftBank Customer
Support, General Information (ZP.9-25) about unclear or missing information.

Getting Started
Package Contents ............................................1-1
Using This Guide ..............................................1-1
USIM Card Installation ....................................1-3
Charging Battery .............................................1-4
microSD Card Installation................................1-5
Parts & Functions .............................................1-6
Basic Operations ..............................................1-8
Display ...........................................................1-10
Handset Menus ..............................................1-12
Handset Security ...........................................1-14
Mobile Manners.............................................1-15
Text Entry
Entering Text ....................................................2-1
Editing Text ......................................................2-4
Calling
Emergency Calls ..............................................3-1
Voice Calls .......................................................3-1
Video Calls .......................................................3-2
International Calls ...........................................3-3
Answer Phone..................................................3-5
Optional Services ............................................3-6
Phone Book .....................................................3-9
Messaging
Basics ...............................................................4-1
Customizing Handset Address .........................4-2
Sending S! Mail & SMS ....................................4-3
Receiving Messages ........................................4-5
PC Mail ............................................................4-6
Internet
Getting Started ...............................................5-1
Accessing Internet ...........................................5-2
Bookmarks & Saved Pages ..............................5-3
Internet Settings .............................................5-4
Connectivity
Infrared ............................................................6-1
Bluetooth® .......................................................6-3
External Devices ..............................................6-5
Camera
Before Using Camera .......................................7-1
Taking Photos ..................................................7-4
Recording Videos .............................................7-4
Camera Functions ............................................7-5
Other Functions
Digital TV .........................................................8-1
Media Player....................................................8-4
Appendix
Handset Data Backup ......................................9-1
Software Update .............................................9-2
Troubleshooting ...............................................9-3
Safety Precautions ...........................................9-5
Handling Precautions ....................................9-13
Copyrights .....................................................9-16
RF Exposure Information/
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information
...9-19
Waterproofing/Dustproofing .........................9-21
Specifications ................................................9-24
Support ..........................................................9-24
Contents

1-1
Package Contents
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Handset (COLOR LIFE 5)
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Battery (PMBBH2)
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 (Japanese)
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 (Japanese)
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 (Japanese)
Note
⿟Use SoftBank Mobile specified AC Charger (sold separately) to charge Battery.
⿟For more information about AC Charger and accessories, please contact
SoftBank Customer Support, General Information (ZP.9-25).
⿟COLOR LIFE 5 accepts microSD or microSDHC Card (not included). Purchase
one to use related functions (ZP.1-5, P.9-1).
Using This Guide
Before reading on, please make note of the following:
⿟COLOR LIFE 5 is referred to as "handset."
⿟"401PM" refers to this handset "COLOR LIFE 5."
⿟"microSD Card" and "microSDHC Card" are referred to as "microSD Card."
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Screenshots, etc. are for reference. Actual handset windows, menus, etc. may
differ .
⿟Key icons are simplified.
⿟Most operation descriptions begin in Standby.
⿟Pressing a Key for more than one second is described as "Press and Hold."
Getting Started

1-2
Getting Started
Guide Symbols
Softkeys
Press the corresponding Key to execute the function or operation
indicated at the bottom of Display.
Example:
Multi Selector
Use Multi Selector to select items, navigate menus, etc. In this
guide, Multi Selector operations are indicated as shown below.
>zUp ?zUp/Down Xz
Up/Down/
Left/Right
Cz
Down
VzLeft <zLeft/Right *zCenter
NzRight
Left Right
Up
Down Center
Japanese Functions & Services
When "(Japanese)" appears in a title, Japanese ability is required
to use full range of the function or service.

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Getting Started
USIM Card Installation
⿟Always power off handset before removing Battery.
(Removing Battery Cover: ZP.9-22/Removing Battery: ZP.1-4)
⿟USIM PINs: ZP.1-14
Inserting
1 With IC chip face down, insert USIM Card
Removing
1 Slide out USIM Card gently
Notch
Important
⿟USIM Card is the property of SoftBank Mobile.
⿟Return USIM Card to SoftBank Mobile upon service cancellation.
⿟USIM Card will be reissued for a fee if lost or damaged.
⿟If USIM Card/handset with USIM Card installed is lost or stolen, contact
SoftBank Customer Support or SoftBank Mobile Global Call Center
(ZP.9-25).
⿟Back up USIM Card files. SoftBank Mobile is not liable for lost files.
⿟USIM Card specifications/performance may change without prior notice.
⿟Pre-installed S! Appli may be unusable while a different or replacement
USIM Card is installed.
⿟Some downloaded files may be inaccessible after upgrades/repairs, USIM
Card/handset replacement.
⿟Returned USIM Cards are recycled.
Note
⿟Do not forcefully insert/remove USIM Card; may damage handset/USIM Card.
⿟Avoid touching USIM Card terminals or IC chip. Doing so may hinder
performance/USIM Card recognition.

1-4
Getting Started
Charging Battery
Battery Installation
⿟Always power off handset before removing Battery Cover (ZP.9-22).
Inserting
1 Align Battery contacts with handset pins
Removing
1 Lift Battery out
Note
⿟Lithium-ion batteries are valuable and recyclable resources.
・ Recycle used lithium-ion battery at shops displaying this symbol:
・ To avoid fire or electric shock, do not:
- Short-circuit Battery
- Disassemble Battery

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Getting Started
Charging Battery
⿟Use only specified AC Charger (sold separately).
⿟Open/Secure External Device Port Cover: ZP.9-22
1 Connect AC Charger to handset
2 Extend Charger blades, and plug AC Charger into AC outlet
Notification Lamp illuminates and charging starts.
When charging is complete, Notification Lamp goes out.
3 When charging is complete, unplug AC Charger, then
disconnect handset
Squeeze release tabs to remove Charger connector, and replace Port Cover.
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1
Notification Lamp
External Device Port
Arrows up
Release Tabs
Charger Connector
AC Charger
Charger
Blades
AC Outlet
3
microSD Card Installation
⿟Always power off handset before removing Battery Cover (ZP.9-22).
⿟Handset Data Backup: ZP.9-1
Inserting
1 Insert microSD Card until it clicks
■Format microSD Card
＞Main Menu 4 Tools 4 microSD Backup 4 Backup/Refer Data 4
S[Menu] 4 microSD format 4 Enter Phone Password 4 YES
⿟Formatting microSD Card deletes all saved files/data.
⿟Do not power off handset or remove microSD Card while formatting; may
damage handset or microSD Card.
Removing
1 Push microSD Card in
⿟microSD Card pops out with a light push.

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Parts & Functions

Getting Started
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󰿿 Pressure-release Vent
󱀀 Earpiece
󱀁 Main Display
󱀂 A Mail Key
・ Open Messaging menu
・ Execute Upper Left Softkey function
󱀃 1 TV Key
・ Activate TV
・ Open TASK MENU
・ Execute Lower Left Softkey function
󱀄 K Clear Key
・ Delete characters
・ Cancel menus
・ Use Answer Phone
󱀅 J Send Key
・ Initiate or answer calls
・ Toggle upper/lower case in text entry windows
・ Use Voice Dial
󱀆 G /Pictograph/Symbol/Driving Mode Key
・ Enter " "
・ Access pictographs in text entry windows
・ Toggle Driving Mode on/off
󱀇 Mic
󱢳 Light Sensor
・ Detects ambient light
󱢴 z Multi Selector
・ Move cursor or select menus (ZP.1-2)
・ >z
Select icons
・ Cz
Open Phone Book
・ Vz
Open Received call logs
・ Nz
Open Redial logs
󱢵 S Yahoo! Keitai Key
・ Open Yahoo! Keitai top menu
・
Execute Upper Right Softkey function
󱢶 F Camera Key
・ Activate Camera
・ Execute Lower Right Softkey function
󱢷 L End/Escape & Power Key
・ Power on/off (ZP.1-8)
・ End calls
・ Return to Standby
󱢸 P-O Numeric Keys
・ Enter phone number/text
󱢹 H #/Manner Mode Key
・ Enter "r"
・ Toggle Manner Mode on/off
󱢺   Multi One-Touch Key
・ Execute set function
󱢻 External Display (ZP.1-11)
󱢼 Notification Lamp
・ Flashes for incoming transmissions
・ Lights for charging
󱢽 Infrared Port
・ Transfer data via Infrared
󱢾 Speaker
󱢿 Strap Eyelet
󱣀 Internal Antenna Area
Camera
Battery Cover
Side Key
・ Press to mute ringer
[Handset Closed]
・ Toggle External Display
・ Activate/cancel Manner Mode
External Device Port
・ Connect AC Charger, earphone or other
accessories here
Charging Terminals
Note
⿟Do not press microphone button when connecting
Earphone with Mic. Doing so may cause
malfunction. If pressed accidentally, unplug then
reconnect it.

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Getting Started
Basic Operations
Power On/Off
1 Power On
Press and Hold L
Start-up window and waterproof precautions appear and handset enters
Standby.
Power Off
Press L for 2+ seconds 7
YES
Handset shuts down.
■Initial Setup
The first time handset powers on and Initial setting window appears, select YES
and set the following: (Each item can be set separately.)
Date & Time*(ZP.1-9) Set date and time
Phone Password (ZP.1-14) Enter 9999, and enter new Phone Password
Key Tone Select
ON or OFF
Font Size Set Display font size all at once
* May set/adjust automatically upon network connection.
Retrieving Network Information
Pressing *z, A, S or >z for the first time in Standby may
initiate Network Information retrieval. Press *z to retrieve it.
⿟Update Network Information to use messaging, Internet, etc.
⿟Update Network Information manually: Main Menu 4 Settings
4 Connectivity 4 Retrieve NW Info 4 YES
Keyguard
Lock handset Keys to prevent accidental operation.
⿟While set, appears in Standby.
1 Press and Hold *z
⿟To cancel Keyguard, repeat operation.
While Keyguard is Active
⿟Answer incoming calls by Pressing J.
⿟Once emergency numbers (110, 119, 118) are dialed, Keyguard is canceled.

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Getting Started
English Interface
Main Menu 4 設定 4 ディスプレイ設定 4 Language 4 English
Date & Time
Main Menu 4Settings 4 Date & Time
1
Date & Time
2 Enter year 7 Enter date 7 Enter time
■World Clock
＞After Step 2, highlight time zone 7 A[Edit] 7 Xz to select a time zone
7 *z[Select]
⿟Alternatively, in Step 1,
World Clock 7 ON 7 Xz to select an area 7
*z[Select].
My Number
1 *z 7 P
■Edit Account Details
Save phone number, mail address, street address, etc. in Account Details.
⿟Handset phone number cannot be edited or deleted.
＞After Step 1, A[Edit] 7 Enter Phone Password 7 Edit 7 A[Finish]
■Send Account Details via Infrared
＞After Step 1, F[Ir]

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Display
Icons & Indicators
Data Transmission
3G/GSM Packet Transmitting
Network Service
Operator (set for Select Operator)
Out-of-Range
/ 3G/GSM Packet Transmission Available*
/ 3G/GSM Packet Transmission
Unavailable*
* Appears only while abroad
Secure Content
PC Site Browser Active
Infrared Active
USB Cable Connected
Keyguard Active
Voicemail
(Blue) Bluetooth® Device Connected
microSD Card Installed
Unread Message
Unread Urgent News
Manner Mode Active
Software Update
(Notification/Updating/Result)
Digital TV Active
Timer Recording in Progress
/ Recording TV Program/Paused
/ Music Playback/Paused
Vibration Active (Incoming Call/Message)
Incoming Call/Message Ringtone Disabled
Driving Mode Active
USB Mode
Communication Mode
microSD Mode
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Answer Phone Active (Number of Recorded
Messages (Voice Call))
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Answer Phone Active (Number of Recorded
Messages (Video Call))
󰿤󱀀Information Window (ZP.1-12)
Main Display
󰿿Display Indicators
Signal Strength
Strong Moderate Weak Low
Offline Mode Active
Out-of-Range
Battery Level
7 7 7 (Red)
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External Display
⿟Upon closing handset, External Display illuminates
for 15 seconds.
⿟If there are missed calls, each press shows up to
three Incoming Call Logs starting with the latest.
DateTime
Time
(Right side)
󰿿
󰿿Display Indicators
Signal Strength
Strong Moderate Weak Low
Offline Mode Active
Out-of-Range
Battery Level
7 7 7
Keyguard Active
Voicemail
(Blue) Bluetooth® Device Connected
microSD Card Installed
Unread Message
Unread Urgent News
Manner Mode Active
Software Update
(Notification/Updating/Result)
USB Mode
microSD Mode

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Information Window
In Standby, Information Window opens for missed events.
Select a notification to view/access information.
1 Highlight an item 7 *z
Follow onscreen instructions.
Handset Menus
1 In Standby, *z
Main Menu appears.
2 Xz to highlight an icon 7 *z[Select]
Selected function menu appears.
⿟To return to Standby: L
Main MenuStandby
L
*z

Getting Started
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Function List
S! Appli
S! Appli List
S! Appli Settings
S! Appli History
Information
Entertainment
S! Info Ch./Weather
S! Quick News
Post Blog
Camera
Camera
Video Camera
Media
Music
Videos
Tools
Alarms
Calendar
Calculator
Notepad
Tasks
Sound Recorders
Barcode Reader
Location Settings
Infrared
Bluetooth
Music Player
microSD Backup
Templates/User Dic.
Disaster Tool
Data Folder
Pictures
Ring Songs&Tones
S! Appli
Music
Videos
TV
Books
Customized Screen
Templates
Font
Other Documents
MultiOneTouch
MultiOneTouchBtn I
MultiOneTouchBtn II
MultiOneTouchBtn III
TV
Watch TV
Timer Watching
Timer Recording
Recording Result
TV Link
Channel List
Channel Setting
User Settings
Messaging
Incoming Mail
Create New
Retrieve New
Create New SMS
Drafts
Templates
Sent/Unsent
Server Mail
Create New PC Mail
Settings
Memory Status
Yahoo!
Yahoo! Keitai
Menu List
Bookmarks
Saved Pages
Web Search
Enter URL
History
PC Site Browser
Set Yahoo! Keitai
Reset
Phone
Phone Book
Create New Entry
Call Log
Account Details
S! Addressbook BkUp
Group
Memory Manager
Restrictions
Settings
Memory Status
Settings
Sound Settings
Display Settings
Customized Screen
Incoming Settings
Phone Settings
Date & Time
Security
Call Settings
Video Call
International Call
Connectivity
Notification Light

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Getting Started
Handset Security
USIM PINs
PIN
4 to 8-digit code used to prevent unauthorized handset use.
⿟When PIN Authentication is
ON , PIN entry is required each time
handset is powered on (with USIM Card installed).
PIN2 Required for call cost setting.
⿟PIN and PIN2 are set to 9999 by default.
PIN Authentication
Main Menu 4 Settings 4 Security 4 PIN Authentication
1 Enter Phone Password 7
PIN Authentication 7
ON or OFF 7 Enter PIN
PIN/PIN2 Lock & Cancellation (PUK/PUK2)
PIN Lock or PIN2 Lock is activated if PIN or PIN2 is incorrectly
entered three times. Cancel PIN Lock or PIN2 Lock by entering PIN
Unblocking Key (PUK/PUK2).
⿟For information about PUK/PUK2, contact SoftBank Customer Support, General
Information (ZP.9-25).
Note
⿟If PUK/PUK2 is incorrectly entered ten times, USIM Card is locked and
handset is disabled. Write down PUK/PUK2.
⿟For USIM Card recovery, contact SoftBank Customer Support, General
Information (ZP.9-25).
Passwords
The following passwords are required for handset use.
Phone Password 4 to 8-digit number required to use/change some handset
functions. (9999 by default.)
Center Access Code
(Security Code)
4-digit number specified at initial subscription; required
to access optional services via landlines, set Call
Restrictions, subscribe to paid content.
⿟Enter number within 15 seconds. _ appears for each digit entered.
⿟Do not forget Phone Password/Center Access Code (Security Code). For
password recovery, contact SoftBank Customer Support, General Information
(ZP.9-25).
⿟Do not reveal Phone Password/Center Access Code (Security Code). SoftBank
Mobile is not liable for misuse or damages.
Note
⿟If entered incorrectly, an error message appears. Reenter the password.
⿟If Center Access Code (Security Code) is entered incorrectly three times, Call
Barring settings lock; Center Access Code (Security Code) must be changed.
For details, contact SoftBank Customer Support, General Information
(ZP.9-25).
⿟If Security Code has been changed on handset, enter the number to activate/
cancel Call Barring.
■Change Phone Password
＞Main Menu 4Settings 4Security 4Change Phone Password 4
Enter current Phone Password 4Enter new Phone Password 4YES

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Mobile Manners
Minding Mobile Manners
Please use your handset responsibly. Inappropriate handset use
can be both dangerous and bothersome.
⿟Power off handset 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.
■Manner-related Features
Manner Mode Mute handset tones and activate Vibration for incoming
transmissions.
Vibration Activate in public places, meetings, etc. for silent call/
message alerts.
Ringer Volume Adjust call/message tones, etc.
Offline Mode
Suspend all handset transmissions.
Answer Phone Use to handle incoming calls when inappropriate/unsafe
to answer.
Driving Mode While driving, send a voice message informing the caller
that you cannot answer the call. (Handset does not ring.)
Manner Mode
1 In Standby, Press and Hold H
appears.
⿟To cancel: Press and Hold H again
⿟To activate/cancel while handset is closed: Press and Hold
Offline Mode
Main Menu 4Settings 4 Call Settings 4 Offline Mode
1
YES
appears.
⿟To cancel: Follow the same steps
Driving Mode
1 In Standby, Press and Hold G
appears.
⿟To cancel: Press and Hold G again

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Entering Text
Enter alphanumerics, hiragana, kanji, katakana, symbols and
pictographs.
⿟There are two character input methods: 5-touch and 2-touch
In this guide, examples are described for 5-touch.
2-touch
Press two Numeric Keys to enter a character.
■Text Entry Window
󱦬󰿿 Character Input Methods Operations
5-touch/2-touch Press and Hold A[Mode]
󱦬󱀀 Input Modes (Double-byte/Single-byte) Operations
5-touch
1
/
1: Kanji (hiragana) (double-byte)
1
/
11
/
2: Katakana
abc1
/
1abc1
/
2:
Uppercase alphanumerics
abc1
/
1Smabc1
/
2Sm:
Lowercase
alphanumerics
1231
/
11231
/
2: Numbers
A[Mode] 7 Select a
character type
2-touch
1
/
1 1
/
2:
Uppercase alphanumerics/
Regular kana
1
/
1Sm 1
/
2Sm: Lowercase
alphanumerics/
Small kana
⿟To toggle double-/
single-byte: A[Mode]
⿟To toggle Small kana/
Regular kana: IP
󱦬󱀁 Remaining Bytes
Text Entry
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Text Entry
Entering Characters
Example: Enter 
1 In alphanumerics mode, A[Mode] 7

す: E three times
ず: Nz* 7 E three times 7 G
き: W twice
* When the next character is on the same Key, Press Nz first to move cursor.
2 Cz to enter suggestion list
⿟To exit list: K
3 Xz to select 鈴木
■Other Input Functions
Enter katakana/
alphanumerics
A[Mode] 7 Select input mode (character
type) 7 Enter characters
Enter small kana
(っ, ッ, etc.)
Enter a character 7 J
⿟Alternatively, Press a Key repeatedly for
assigned small kana.
Enter uppercase letters
Enter a character 7 J
⿟ Alternatively, Press a Key repeatedly for
assigned uppercase letter.
Add ゛
or ゜
Enter a character to add ゛ or ゜ 7 G for ゛ or
G twice for ゜
⿟ In single-byte katakana mode, enter ゛
or ゜ as
a single-byte character.
Insert line feed F[Line FD] to insert line feeds in text
Add space at end of text Nz
Insert space within text
H repeatedly until single-byte space
appears*, or S[Menu] 7
Input Space
(Double-byte (single-byte) space is entered in
double-byte (single-byte) input mode.)
Reverse toggle
F[Rev.]
Example: From c, Press to toggle as follows:
c 7 b 7 a 7 2…
Move cursor to beginning/
end of sentence
S[Menu] 7
Jump 7 To beginning or
To end
Undo 1[Undo]
*
Space cannot be entered in number mode. Use symbol list.