Sony AU Xperia Z1 SOL23 Guide

FRA/KDDI/PLleaflet
Cautions on using Xperia™Z1
Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)
Handling precautions
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of cell phones
Intellectual property rights
・Company names and product names referred to in this manual are generally
trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies. The TM, ®
marks may be omitted in this manual.
・In this manual, "Setting Guide", "Basic Manual", "取扱説明書詳細版(Full
Instruction Manual)" (Japanese), "Cautions on using Xperia™Z1", "携帯電話
機の比吸収率などについて(Radio Frequency (RF) exposure and Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR))" are collectively referred to as "Instruction Manual".
・In this manual, "microSD™memory card", "microSDHC™memory card" and
"microSDXC™memory card" are abbreviated as "microSD memory card" or
"microSD".
・In this manual, "Xperia™Z1" is usually referred to as "the product".
September 2013, 1st Edition 1277-2132.1
◎The Company is not liable for any damages arising from earthquakes,
lightning, storms, floods or other natural disasters, as well as fires, actions by
third parties, other accidents, intentional or mistaken misoperation by the
customer, or use under other unusual conditions outside the responsibility of
the Company.
◎The Company is not liable for any incidental damages (change/
disappearance of described content, loss of business income, disruption of
business, etc.) arising from use of or inability to use the product.
◎The Company is not liable for any damages arising from failure to observe
the described content of the "Instruction Manual".
◎The Company is not liable for any damages arising, for example, from
malfunction caused by combination with connected devices or software not
related to the Company.
◎Captured image data or downloaded data may sometimes be altered or lost
due to faults, repair or other handling of the product. The Company is not
liable for any damage or lost income resulting from recovery of these data.
◎It is recommended you keep a copy of important data in your PC's hard disk,
etc. Whatever the cause of fault or malfunction may be, the Company
assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of saved information.
* "The Company" as appears in this manual refers to the following companies:
Sold by: KDDI CORPORATION, OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY
Manufactured by: Sony Mobile Communications Inc.
■Before using this product, thoroughly read these safety precautions
for proper use. After reading, store the precautions in a safe place.
●These "Safety Precautions" describe instructions that should be observed to
prevent damage to property or injury to the customer or others using the
product.
●These instructions are divided into the following categories.
■Explanation of indications used in this manual
*1 Serious injury: This refers to loss of sight, injury, burns (high- and low-
temperature), electric shock, broken bones, injuries with
residual aftereffects from poisoning, etc., and injuries
requiring hospital admission for treatment or long-term
hospital attendance as an outpatient.
*2 Injury: This refers to injuries, burns (high- and low-temperature),
electric shock, etc. that do not require hospital admission for
treatment or long-term hospital attendance as an outpatient.
*3 Physical damage: This refers to extended damage to buildings, furniture,
livestock, or pets.
■Explanation of graphic symbols used in this manual
■Precautions common to the main unit, internal battery, charging
equipment, au Micro IC Card (LTE), peripheral devices
Be sure to read this manual before use
Exemptions
■Notice
・Reproduction of the content of "Instruction Manual" in part or in whole is
prohibited.
・The content of "Instruction Manual" is subject to change without notice.
・Every effort has been made in the preparation of "Instruction Manual".
Should you notice any unclear points, omissions, etc., feel free to
contact us.
・Wrong page order or missing pages will be replaced.
Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)
This symbol indicates the potential and imminent
danger of death or serious injury *1 to a person.
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious
injury *1 to a person.
This symbol indicates the possibility of personal injury *2
to a person or physical damage *3.
Indicates an action that is
not allowed.
Indicates that use in a place
where the product is likely to
get wet or allowing the
product to get wet is not
allowed.
Indicates that handling with
wet hands is not allowed.
Indicates an action that
must be done.
Indicates that disassembly
is not allowed.
Indicates that the power
plug must be disconnected
from the power outlet.
Danger
Warning
Caution
Don't
No liquids
No wet
hands
Do
No disassembly
Unplug
Be sure to read the following hazards before
use.
Be sure to use only the specified peripheral devices. Use of other
peripheral devices might cause overheating, fire, rupture, fault, or
leakage of liquid.
Do not use, store or leave the product in hot places (e.g. by the fire,
near a heater, under a kotatsu, in direct sunlight, in car in the hot sun).
Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, fault, fire or injury.
Before entering an area where flammable gas is generated such as a
gas station, be sure to turn off the product. Do not charge the battery.
Failure to do so might cause the gas to catch fire. In addition, when
using the payment function of Osaifu-Keitai®at a gas station, be sure
to turn off the power in advance (If Osaifu-Keitai®lock has been set,
cancel the lock before turning off the power).
Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as microwave
oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture,
fault, fire or injury.
Do not throw the product into a fire or heat it. Doing so might cause
ignition, rupture or fire.
Do not short-circuit the desktop holder contact terminals, microUSB
connection terminals or headset connection terminals. Do not allow
conductive foreign objects (metal fragments, pencil leads, etc.) to
come into contact with or get inside the desktop holder contact
terminals, microUSB connection terminals or headset connection
terminals. Doing so might cause fire or a fault.
When using a metal accessory, etc., take sure not to allow the metal part
come in contact with the microUSB connection terminals or power
outlet. Doing so might cause electric shock, ignition, injury or a fault.
Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for an extended
period. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture or fire by the light-
collecting mechanism of the lens.
Danger
■Main unit
The customer is not allowed to disassemble, modify or repair the
product. Doing so might cause a fault, ignition, electric shock, or injury.
The Company is not liable even in the event of any nonconformities
arising on the product or peripheral devices as a result of modification,
etc. Modification of the product is in violation of the Wireless Telegraphy
Act.
Be sure to read the following warnings before
use.
Do not drop or subject to strong impact, such as throwing. Doing so
might cause rupture, overheating, fire, leakage or a fault.
Do not use outside when you can hear thunder. Doing so might risk
lightning strikes and electric shock.
Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the body touch the
desktop holder contact terminal, microUSB connection terminal or
headset connection terminal. Doing so might cause electric shock,
injury or a fault.
If the product is damaged because it is dropped or something, and its
display is cracked or internal parts are exposed, do not touch the
cracked display or exposed parts with your hands. Doing so might
cause electric shock or injury from damaged parts. Contact an au
shop or Secure cell phone support center.
Charging with the product wet might cause electric shock or short-
circuiting or corrosion of electronic circuits, resulting in fire from fire or
faults.
Although this product model has waterproof property, stop use if
liquid such as water gets inside the main unit from the microUSB
connection terminal, microSD memory card slot or au Micro IC Card
(LTE) slot. Continued use of the product in this state might cause
overheating, fire or a fault.
Do not operate the product while driving an automobile or motorized
bicycle, riding a bicycle or walking. Doing so may compromise traffic
safety and cause an accident.
Warning
If charging is not completed after the specified charging time, stop
charging. Failure to do so might cause leakage of liquid, overheating,
rupture or fire.
Do not leave in places within the reach of small children. Small
children might swallow small parts, etc. by mistake and choke on
them, or might drop them by mistake and cause accidents or injury.
Be sure to read the following cautions before
use.
Do not store the product in places subject to direct sunlight (e.g. in
automobiles), places that get hot, places that get extremely cold, and
in humid or dusty places. Doing so might cause overheating, ignition,
deformation or a fault.
Do not leave on unstable places such as rocky stands or tilting surfaces
especially while the vibration mode set. Dropping the product may
cause injury or damage. Also, pay sufficient attention to impact, etc.
Do not cover or wrap the product with bedding, etc. while using or
charging the product. Doing so might cause fire, fault or injury.
Do not touch the main unit or the specified AC adapter (sold
separately) for a long time while power is being supplied from an
external source. Doing so might cause low-temperature burns.
The product may become hot by prolonged use especially in high-
temperature environment. Be careful when using the product touching
your skin for a long time, as it might cause low-temperature burns.
Do not use power outlets or wiring apparatus beyond its rating. Also,
exceeding rating, for example, by connecting multiple devices to a
single power strip might cause overheating and fire.
Do not place near corrosive chemicals or in places where corrosive
gas is generated. Doing so might cause a fault or loss of internal data.
Caution
Do not use if there is smoke, abnormal odor or noise, excessive
overheating, or other abnormalities. If an abnormality occurs,
disconnect the specified charging equipment (sold separately) from
the power outlet, make sure that the product is not overheating before
turning the power off, and contact an au shop or Secure cell phone
support center. Also, if you have dropped or damaged the product,
do not continue to use it in that state, and contact an au shop or
Secure cell phone support center.
When inserting an earphone, etc. into the product, adjust the volume
to the proper level. Setting too loud a volume or using the earphone
continuously for a long period of time might adversely affect your
ears. Also, raising the volume too high might prevent you from hearing
sounds around you, which might in turn lead to a traffic accident at a
railroad crossing or pedestrian crossing.
When adjusting the volume with an earphone, etc. inserted into the
product, raise the volume a little at a time. If you raise the volume too
much from the outset, sudden loud noise from the earphone, etc.
might adversely affect your ears.
When using an AC adapter or external device, insert/remove the
connector straight to/from the terminal. Make sure the orientation of the
connector is correct. Failure to do so might cause damage or a fault.
Be sure to read the following hazards before
use.
Do not puncture the product with a nail, hit with a hammer or step on
the product. Doing so might cause fire or damage.
Do not disassemble, modify or directly solder the product. Doing so
might cause spilling of the battery liquid resulting in an accident such
as loss of eyesight if it gets into eyes, or cause overheating, fire or
rupture.
Be careful not to have the product bitten by your pet. It might cause
leakage, overheating, rupture or ignition of the internal battery.
Be sure to read the following warnings before
use.
Do not use a cell phone while driving a car or riding a motorbike or
bicycle. It might cause a traffic accident. Use of a cell phone while
driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law. Use of a cell phone
while riding a bicycle may be punishable by some regulations.
Do not use the product while you are aboard an airplane. Use of
electric devices transmitting radio waves in airplane is prohibited by
law. Some airline companies, however, allow their passengers to use
cell phones. For details, contact the airline company you use.
When a cable is connected to the microUSB terminal of the product to
charge the battery etc., the power is turned on, even though operation is
not available. Therefore, cable connection for charging etc. should not be
made in areas where use is prohibited, such as in airplanes and hospitals.
The product sometimes affects high-precision electronic devices. So,
turn it off near such devices (Examples of electronic devices that
might be affected by the product include cardiac pacemakers,
hearing aids, other electronic medical devices, fire alarms, and
automatic doors. If you are using an electronic medical device,
contact the device manufacturer or retailer for information about the
possible affect of radio waves).
Danger
Warning
■Internal battery
(The internal battery of this product is a lithium-ion
battery)
The internal battery is not fully charged at the time of
purchase. Charge the battery before using the product.
When using the product near an implanted pacemaker, implanted
cardioverter-defibrillator or other electronic medical device, radio
waves might affect these units and devices. So, please observe the
following.
1. Those with an implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-
defibrillator should carry or use the product at least 15 cm away
from the implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-
defibrillator.
2. Set the product to "Airplane Mode" or turn it off beforehand, if you
may not keep distance 15 cm or more such as when you cannot
move easily etc., since there may be people with an implanted
cardiac pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-defibrillator nearby.
3. Pay attention to the following points when using the product inside
medical institutions.
・Do not bring the product into operating theaters, intensive-care
units (ICU) and coronary care units (CCU).
・Turn the product off in hospital wards.
・Even if you are in a lobby, etc., be sure to turn the product off
when there are electronic medical devices nearby.
・When a medical institution has laid down designated areas where
use of the product is prohibited or is not allowed to be brought in,
abide by the instructions of that medical institution.
4. When using electronic medical devices other than an implanted
pacemaker and implanted cardioverter-defibrillator outside a
medical institution (e.g. home medical treatment), check
individually with the manufacturer of the electronic medical device
regarding the influence of radio waves.
Stay alert to your surroundings when calling, messaging, browsing
the Internet, shooting photos, playing games, watching TV or listening
to music. Failure to do so might cause a fall or traffic accident.
Do not send data by infrared communication with the infrared port
pointing toward eyes. Doing so might affect eyes. Also, sending data
with the infrared port pointing toward some other infrared device
might cause false operation, etc.
Do not light the flash/photo light in front of a person's eyes. Do not
gaze at the light emitting part when the flash/photo light is lighted.
Doing so might cause impairment of eyesight, etc. Be especially
careful not to shoot small children from a very close distance.
Do not light the flash/photo light toward a driver of a car, motorbike or
bicycle. If dazzled by the light, the driver might become unable to
drive and cause an accident.
Sometimes, very rarely some people demonstrate symptoms such as
temporary muscle spasms, loss of consciousness, etc. by watching
repeatedly flickering screens. Those with a past history of this should
consult with a physician beforehand.
Be sure to read the following cautions before
use.
Use of the main unit in an automobile might sometimes affect on-
vehicle electronic devices, though this rarely happens. If this
happens, stop use since this may impair safe travel.
If you feel any abnormality with your skin, immediately consult a
dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs
depending on your physical constitution and condition.
The materials of parts used on the product are as follows.
Part Material Surface treatment
Exterior case (cover front side) PC resin
(with glass 30%)
UV coating
Exterior case (cover back side) PC resin
(with glass 30%)
UV coating
Exterior case (frame side) Aluminum alloy Anodic oxide
coating
Exterior case (microSD memory card
slot cover)
Aluminum alloy Anodic oxide
coating
Exterior case (au Micro IC Card (LTE)
slot cover)
Aluminum alloy Anodic oxide
coating
Exterior case (microUSB connection
terminal cover)
Aluminum alloy Anodic oxide
coating
Decorative ring (headset connection
terminal)
Aluminum alloy Anodic oxide
coating
Decorative ring (power key) Aluminum alloy Anodic oxide
coating
Caution
Decorative ring (camera) Aluminum alloy Anodic oxide
coating
Power key Aluminum alloy Anodic oxide
coating
Volume key PC resin UV coating
Camera key PC resin UV coating
Decorative plate (bottom panel) PC resin UV coating
Transparent plate (display) Glass + PET resin ー
Transparent plate (back side) Glass + PET resin ー
Transparent plate (camera) PMMA + PC resin AR coating
Do not bring the product close to magnetized objects such as cash
cards, floppy disks, credit cards, and prepaid cards. Doing so might
result in loss of recorded information.
Do not allow liquids, metal objects, burnable items, and other foreign
matter to get inside the microUSB connection terminal, headset
connection terminal, microSD memory card slot, or au Micro IC Card
(LTE) slot. Doing so might cause fire, electric shock or a fault.
Do not swing the product around by holding Sony mobile TV antenna
cable 01, the hand strap, etc. Doing so might cause an accident or
damage.
Use the product with the covers of the microUSB connection terminal,
microSD memory card slot or au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover etc.
closed. If the covers are open, dirt or water may get inside causing a
fault.
If you have a weak heart, be careful when setting the incoming
vibration and ringtone volume to prevent adverse effects on your
heart.
Pay attention to items becoming stuck to the main unit. The microphone/
speaker uses magnets, and so thumbtacks and pins, craft knife blades,
staples, and other metal objects sometimes become stuck to the main
unit, and cause unexpected injury. Before using the product, be sure to
check that there are no foreign objects on the microphone/speaker or
other parts.
Part Material Surface treatment Do not put the product directly on sand at a beach, etc. Sand or other
small particles might get inside the earpiece/notification LED
microphone/speaker, second microphone etc. causing the volume to
drop. If sand gets inside the the product's main unit, it might cause
overheating or a fault.
When using the product for calling or data communication, be careful
not to keep the product in direct contact with your skin for a prolonged
period, or not to cover the product with paper, cloth, bedding, etc.
The main unit might get hot, causing fire, burns or a fault.
Be sure to read the following hazards before
use.
If the leaked liquid gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse it off
with water to avoid injury. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub
but wash your eyes with water, and immediately consult a doctor to
avoid the risk of losing your eyesight. If the liquid gets on a device,
wipe it off without touching it.
The internal battery is a consumable item. If the performance of a
battery does not recover (e.g. the usable time after each charge has
become extremely short), the battery is at the end of service life, so
stop use. Failure to do so might cause overheating, fire, rupture or
leakage. Battery is built into the product. For repair, the product must
be collected to au shop etc. and charges will be incurred. And you
may not use the product during certain period of time. Please be
forewarned. Note that the length of service life varies depending on
the usage condition, etc.
Danger
■Charging equipment
■au Micro IC Card (LTE)
Be sure to read the following warnings before
use.
Do not use at other voltages than the specified power supply voltage.
Doing so might cause ignition, fire, overheating or electric shock.
AC adapter (sold separately): 100 VAC to 240 VAC (Connect to the
AC outlet for internal household use)
When charging the product overseas, use AC Adapter for global use
(sold separately).
Firmly insert the plug of the specified charging equipment (sold
separately) into the power outlet down to the base of its pins.
Incomplete insertion of the power plug might result in electric shock or
fire caused by overheating and fire. Do not use damaged adapters or
loose power outlets.
Do not damage, modify, twist, pull or place a heavy object on the
cable of the specified charging equipment (sold separately). Do not
use a damaged cable. Doing so might cause an electric shock, short
circuit or fire.
Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the body touch the
desktop holder contact terminals or microUSB connection terminals.
Doing so might cause electric shock, injury or a fault.
If you hear thunder, do not touch the power plug. Doing so might
cause an electric shock etc. as a result of a lightning strike.
Before cleaning the specified charging equipment (sold separately),
unplug its power plug from the outlet. If the plug remains plugged in
when you clean the equipment, it might cause an electric shock or
short circuit.
Wipe off dust on the power plug. Failure to do so might cause fire,
burns or electric shock.
Install and position in-car devices where they do not hinder driving or
safety equipment such as airbags. Failure to do so might cause a
traffic accident. Install in-car devices following the instructions of their
manuals.
Warning
Remove the power plug of the specified AC adapter (sold separately)
from the outlet when not using the adapter for an extended period.
Failure to do so might cause electric shock, fire or a fault.
Charging equipment is not waterproof. Do not use in places subject to
direct splashing with water, pet urine or other liquids. Doing so might
result in faults resulting from overheating, fire, electric shock, or short-
circuiting of electronic circuits. In the event that the product is
splashed with liquid, immediately disconnect the power plug of the
specified AC adapter (sold separately).
Be sure to read the following cautions before
use.
Do not leave the desktop holder on the floor. Doing so might cause
injury or accident if they accidentally step on the holder or fall.
Do not use in humid places such as bath areas, or connect/
disconnect the specified charging equipment (sold separately) with
wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock or a fault.
Charge the battery in a stable place especially while the vibration
mode set. If placed on an inclined surface or wobbly stand, the
product might fall causing injury or damage. Be careful especially
when vibration is set. In addition, do not cover or wrap the product
with a cloth or bedding. Doing so might cause fire or a fault.
When unplugging the plug of the specified charging equipment (sold
separately) from the outlet, hold and pull the power plug. If you pull
the cable, the cable might be damaged.
Do not use the desktop holder in a car. Doing so might disturb driving
and cause an accident. It is presumed that the desktop holder will be
used in the room and stable place.
Pay attention to items becoming stuck to the Desktop Holder. The
magnetic connector uses magnets, and so thumbtacks and pins, craft
knife blades, staples, and other metal objects sometimes become
stuck to the main unit, and cause unexpected injury. Before using the
product, be sure to check that there are no foreign objects on the
magnetic connector or other parts.
Caution
If you feel any abnormality with your skin, immediately consult a
dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs
depending on your physical constitution and condition.
The materials of parts used on the Desktop Holder are as follows.
Part Material Surface treatment
Upper case ABS resin −
Lower case ABS resin −
Attachment PC resin −
Housing PC resin −
Magnet connector Neodymium Nickel plating
Contact terminal Brass Gold plating
Label PS resin −
Rubber foot Polyurethane resin −
Be sure to read the following warnings before
use.
Do not put the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in a cooking apparatus such as
a microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause
melting, overheating, fuming, loss of data or a fault.
Be sure to read the following cautions before
use.
Be careful not to injure your hand or finger when attaching/removing
the au Micro IC Card (LTE).
Use only the devices specified by the Company to insert the au Micro
IC Card (LTE) in. Using a device not specified by the Company might
cause loss of data or a fault. For the specified devices, contact an au
shop or Customer Service Center.
Do not disassemble or modify the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Doing so
might cause loss of data or a fault.
Warning
Caution
Do not use or leave the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in hot places such as
by the fire or a heater. Doing so might cause melting, overheating,
fuming, loss of data or a fault.
Do not throw the au Micro IC Card (LTE) into a fire or heat it. Doing so
might cause melting, overheating, fuming, loss of data or a fault.
Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au Micro IC Card (LTE) or short-
circuit it. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.
Do not drop the au Micro IC Card (LTE) or subject it to strong impact.
Doing so may cause a fault.
Do not fold, bend or place a heavy object on the au Micro IC Card
(LTE). Doing so may cause a fault.
Do not wet the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Doing so may cause a fault.
Do not scratch the IC (metal) part of the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Doing
so might cause a fault.
Do not store the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in dusty places. Doing so
might cause a fault.
Do not store the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in places exposed to direct
sunlight or hot and humid places. Doing so may cause a fault.
Store the au Micro IC Card (LTE) out of reach of small children. Failure
to do so might cause injury or asphyxiation, etc. if they accidentally
swallow and choke on it.
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■Sony Mobile TV antenna cable 01
These precautions are provided to ensure that performance can be fully
demonstrated. Thoroughly read these precautions to ensure correct use.
■Precautions common to the main unit, internal battery, charging
equipment, au Micro IC Card (LTE), peripheral devices
■Main unit
Be sure to read the following warnings before
use.
Sony Mobile TV antenna cable 01 is not waterproof. Do not use in
places subject to direct splashing with water, pet urine or other
liquids. Doing so might result in faults resulting from overheating, fire,
electric shock, or short-circuiting of electronic circuits.
Be sure to read the following cautions before
use.
When the product is used by a child, parents or guardians should
teach the child how to use it. Do not allow them to use the equipment
without adult supervision. Failure to do so might cause injury.
If you feel any abnormality with your skin, immediately consult a
dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs
depending on your physical constitution and condition.
The materials of parts used on Sony Mobile TV antenna cable 01 are
as follows.
Part Material Surface treatment
Headset connection terminal (top
face)
PP resin −
Headset connection terminal (ring) PC resin −
Headset connection terminal
(body)
Elastomer resin −
Cable Elastomer resin −
Connecting plug (top face) PP resin −
Connecting plug (ring) PC resin −
Connecting plug (body) Elastomer resin −
Connecting plug (metal parts) Brass Gold plating
Warning
Caution
Handling precautions
●Do not apply excessive force to the product during use. Be sure not to put
the product into a tightly packed bag or place a heavy object on the
product in a bag. Sitting on the product in your pocket might damage the
display or internal circuit board resulting in a malfunction.
Keeping an external device connected to the microUSB connection
terminal or headset connection terminal might damage the connector
resulting in a malfunction. Such damage and malfunction are not covered
by the warranty, even if there is no external damage.
●To ensure waterproof property (equivalent to IPX5 and IPX8) of this product,
use the product with the microUSB connection terminal cover, microSD
memory card slot cover and au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover tightly
closed.
Note that the waterproof property is not guaranteed in every usage
condition. Do not allow water to get inside the product or splash water on
charging equipment or optional accessories. Do not attach/remove the
microSD memory card or au Micro IC Card (LTE), or open/close the
microUSB connection terminal cover in the rain or with waterdrops on the
surface of the product. Doing so might cause water intrusion resulting in
internal corrosion.
Malfunctions determined to be caused by water are not covered by the
warranty.
●Do not use the product in extremely hot, cold or humid places.
(Use within an ambient temperature range of 5℃to 35℃and humidity
range of 35% to 85%)
・Charging equipment
・Peripheral devices
●Do not use the product in extremely hot, cold or humid places.
(Use within an ambient temperature range of 5 ℃to 35 ℃and humidity
range of 35% to 85%. Temporary use within an ambient temperature range
of 36℃to 40℃and humidity range of 86% to 90% is allowed)
・Xperia™Z1 main unit
・au Micro IC Card (LTE) (attached to Xperia™Z1 main unit)
●Do not use in places subject to lots of dust or vibration. Doing so might
cause a fault.
●Clean the desktop holder contact terminal, microUSB connection terminal and
headset connection terminal with dry cotton swabs, etc. every now and then.
Soiled terminals might cause poor connection. Do not exert a strong force to
clean microUSB connection terminal or headset connection terminal to prevent
deformation.
●Clean the product with a soft dry cloth (such as the type used for
eyeglasses). Forceful rubbing with a dry cloth may scratch the display. The
display may be stained if splash or smear is left attached to the surface.
Wiping the product using alcohol, thinner, benzine, detergent, etc. might
erase the printing on the outer casing or cause discoloration.
●Use as far away as possible from land-line phones, TVs and radios. Use
nearby might affect them.
●This product may become warm while talking, watching TV, charging or
during other operations, depending on the situation, but this is not abnormal.
●When the product is used by a child, parents or guardians should
thoroughly read "Instruction Manual" and teach the child how to use it.
●If the product becomes high temperature, the display may become dim.
This is normal.
●Do not forcefully press, tap or intentionally subject the display to strong
impact. Doing so might cause scratching or damage.
●Do not forcefully press your fingernails or hard objects against keys or
display surface. Doing so might cause scratching or damage.
The touch panel is designed to be lightly touched by fingers. Do not apply
strong pressure with your fingers or sharp-pointed objects (such as
fingernails, ballpoint pens and pins) on the touch panel.
Touching the panel may not work in the following cases. Note that it may
cause malfunction.
・Operation with gloved hands
・Operation with fingernails
・Operation with foreign object on the screen
・Operation with protective sheet or seal on the screen
・Operation with a water drops or dew condensation attached on the touch
panel
・Operation with wet or sweaty fingers
・Operation under water
●Do not remove the stickers printed with the IMEI on the nameplate.
●Never use modified au cell phones. Use of a modified device violates the Radio
Law.
This product has acquired the certification of conformity with technical
regulations for the specified radio station based on the Radio Law, and the
"Technical Conformity Mark " is checkable on au phone as a certificate.
Checking procedure: From the Home screen, [ ]→[Settings]→[About
phone]→[Legal information] →[Certificates]
If the screws of the product are removed and modifications are made to the
internal components, the certification of conformity with technical regulations will
become invalid. Never use the product without the valid certification. Doing so
violates the Radio Law.
●To prevent unlawful modification, the product has been designed so that it
cannot be easily disassembled. Modifying the product is prohibited by the
Radio Law.
●Contents saved in the product, such as contacts and Album data might be
altered or lost by an accident, fault, repair or mishandling. Be sure to keep
a copy of important contents. Note that the Company assume no
responsibility for any damages or lost profits resulting from altered or lost
contents.
■Display (Touch Panel)
■Internal battery
●Note that contents data (both charged or free content) saved on the
product cannot be returned to the customer when the product is replaced
for repair of a fault, for example.
●This product uses liquid crystal for its display. The display response speed
may become slow when the ambient temperature is low, which is due to the
property of liquid crystal and not a malfunction. The display response
speed will return to normal at room temperature.
●Although the display used on the product is made using high-precision
technology, some pixels (dots) might be lit or out at all times. This is not a
malfunction.
●Take care not to inconvenience people around you when you use the
product in a public place.
●You are recommended to store copies of individual data such as photos
you took, videos and music in a PC by sending each file as mail
attachment, etc. Note, however, that you may not be able to make copies of
some copyrighted data even by the above-mentioned means.
●Take care not to place magnetized items such as magnetic cards,
speakers and TV sets near the product, as it might cause malfunction.
Putting strong magnetism close to the product might cause false operation.
●When you put the product in your pocket or bag, take care so that the
display does not come in contact with metal objects or other hard objects,
as it might cause scratching or damage. Also, be careful not to scratch or
damage the display by using a strap whose metal or other hard part comes
in contact with the display.
●When suddenly brought into a warm place from a cold place, or when in a
humid location, or when used where temperature suddenly changes (e.g.
near the air discharge port of an air conditioner), water droplets (i.e.
condensation) sometimes are formed inside the product. Note that when
used under conditions such as this, humidity might cause corrosion or a fault.
●When wiping the display, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Use of a glass cleaner
or other similar liquid might cause a fault.
●When connecting the external device to the microUSB connection terminal or
headset connection terminal, insert/remove the external device connector
and plug straight to/from the microUSB connection terminal or headset
connection terminal. Failure to do so might cause damage or a fault.
●Note that applying excessive force with the external device connected to
the microUSB connection terminal or headset connection terminal might
cause damage.
●Do not discard the product together with regular trash. Please cooperate in
the collection of the product when it is no longer needed to protect the
environment and effectively use resources. Old products are collected at
au shops and other places.
●Insert only a microSD memory card into the microSD memory card slot on
the product.
●Do not exert excessive force when attaching/removing a microSD memory
card. Doing so might injure your hands or fingers.
●While reading/writing data, do not subject the product to vibration or
impact, pull out microSD memory card, force-quit, or turn off the power.
Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.
●When hearing the other party's voice, make sure that the earpiece is
placed at the center of your ear. If the earpiece (audio output port) is
closed by the ear lobe, it may be hard to hear the voice.
●Even if you cover the microphone/speaker to make your voice inaudible to
the other party, the other party can hear your voice.
●When using handsfree call, take care to keep the speaker at a safe
distance from your ears, as the speaker volume may be too loud.
●Do not cover the proximity sensor with your finger or put a sticker on it.
Doing so might hinder the proximity sensor from detecting the ambient
brightness and functioning correctly.
●Do not put a sticker, etc. on the proximity sensor. Doing so may cause the
sensor to malfunction and make the display always turned off while
receiving a call or during a call.
●Do not apply excessive force to the product during use. Note that applying
excessive force to the product such as swinging or carving the product
body cause malfunction or damage.
●Do not forcefully pull microUSB connection terminal cover, microSD
memory card slot cover or au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover. It might cause
damage.
●While watching TV, the product becomes hot. Be careful when touching the
product with your hands or face.
●Note that when the shooting screen is displayed continuously for a long
time for still image shooting, video shooting, or TV watching, parts of the
main unit may get warm, and that contact by your skin with these parts for a
long time might cause low-temperature burns.
●Do not use the product while driving a car, etc. Using functions such as
mail and camera other than talking on the phone with a handsfree kit might
cause a traffic accident and is prohibited by law.
●Use your finger to operate the touch panel. Do not use ballpoint pens,
pencils or other sharp-pointed objects. Using such objects does not only
hinder correct operation of the touch panel, but also might cause
scratching or damage to the display.
●Do not put stickers or sheets (e.g. commercially available protective films,
peep prevention sheets) on the display. Doing so might hinder correct
operation of the touch panel.
●Do not operate the touch panel with fingernails. Doing so might result in
split nails or jammed fingers.
●If the display surface is dirty or wet with sweat or water, it may not function
correctly. In such case, wipe the display surface with a dry, soft cloth.
● Note that pressing the touch panel forcefully may cause malfunction or damage.
●When carrying the product in your pocket or bag, take care not to put the
touch panel close to metals or other conductive materials, as it might cause
false operation of the touch panel.
●Use in very hot or cold environments, for example, when left in an
automobile with the windows closed in summer, will cause the battery
capacity to drop and shorten the available battery usage time. This will also
shorten the internal battery's service life. Try to use the product as far as
possible at room temperature.
●The internal battery gradually discharges after charging even if the product
is not used. The internal battery may discharge completely after long time
no use. Charge before using.
●Do not store the product under the following conditions. They might cause
degradation of performance or service life of the internal battery.
・Fully charged (soon after completion of charging)
・Empty (the product does not turn on)
・In high-temperature and humidity
●Charge the battery before using the product for the first time after
purchase, or if you have not used the product for a long time.
●The internal battery is a consumable item. If the performance of a battery
does not recover after charge, the battery is at the end of service life, so
stop using it. The battery is built into the product. For repair, the product
must be collected to au shop etc. and charges will be incurred. And you
may not use the product during certain period of time. Please be
forewarned. Note that the length of service life varies depending on the
usage condition, etc.
●Do not discard batteries with regular trash. Please cooperate in the
collection of batteries packs when it is no longer needed to protect the
environment and effectively use resources. au shops and other retailers
collect used batteries.
●Internal batteries sometimes swell up as they approach the end of their
service life. This is due to the properties of lithium-ion batteries, and is not a
problem in terms of safety.
■Charging equipment
■au Micro IC Card (LTE)
■Camera
■Music, videos, TV and Radio
■Copyrights and rights of portrait
■Backup content on the product
The product has various security codes that you can use.
The available security codes are as follows. Do not forget the various security
codes that are set as they are necessary for various operations and contracts.
●Security code
●Setting screen lock
●PIN code
●Lock No. (NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock)
■PIN code
To prevent unauthorized use of the au Micro IC Card (LTE) by a third party, you
can set the product to require PIN code entry each time the power is turned on.
If PIN code is incorrectly entered three times consecutively, the PIN code will
be locked. You can unlock the PIN code using PUK code.
･Entering PIN code is not required by default state. In "Set up SIM card lock",
however, you can change the setting requiring to enter PIN code. Note that
setting up SIM card lock requires entry of PIN code.
･PIN code is set to "1234" by default state. In "Change SIM PIN", however, you
can change the PIN code to any four- to eight-digit number as necessary.
･PIN code is not reset by initializing the product.
■PUK code
In case PIN code is locked, you can unlock it by entering PUK code.
･PUK code is an eight-digit number given at the time of purchase, and is
printed on the back side of the plastic card on which your au Micro IC Card
(LTE) is attached.
･ After entering PUK code, you need to set a new PIN code in "Change SIM PIN".
･If PUK code is incorrectly entered ten times consecutively, contact an au
shop, PiPit or Customer Service Center.
●When not using the specified charging equipment (sold separately),
remove the plug from the power outlet.
●Do not wrap the cord of the specified charging equipment (sold separately)
around the adapter itself. Failure to do so might cause electric shock,
overheating or fire.
●Do not forcibly bend the charging equipment's plug or the connection
between the connector and cable. Doing so might cause electric shock,
overheating or fire.
●The au Micro IC Card (LTE) is lent to you by au. In case of loss or damage,
the card will be replaced at your expense. When malfunction is suspected,
or in case of theft or loss, contact an au shop or PiPit.
●Do not forcibly remove or insert the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Be careful not
to exert excessive force when inserting the card into your au cell phone.
●You are responsible for any damage caused by inserting your au Micro IC
Card (LTE) into some other IC card reader/writer, etc.
●Keep the IC (metal) part of your au Micro IC Card (LTE) clean. Clean the
product with a soft dry cloth (such as the type used for eyeglasses).
●Do not put stickers, etc. on the au Micro IC Card (LTE).
●Do not insert a card other than au Micro IC Card (LTE) into the product. You
cannot use the product with a card other than au Micro IC Card (LTE).
●Do not insert an au Nano IC Card (LTE) with a conversion adapter. Doing so
may cause a fault.
● When using the camera, follow common rules of etiquette regarding camera use.
●Image data might be altered or lost due to malfunction, repair or
mishandling of the product. The Company takes no responsibility for
recovery of altered or lost data, damages resulting from altered or lost data,
and lost profits.
●When photographing important occasions (such as a wedding), take a trial
shot and check the shot image to make sure it is correctly shot and the
audible sound is recorded.
●Do not use the camera for recording commercially available books or
information of which photographing is not allowed.
●Do not leave the camera lens exposed to direct sunlight. Imaging elements
might be discolored or burnt.
●Do not listen to music or watch videos,TV, etc. while driving a car or
motorbike, or riding a bicycle. Use of cell phones while driving a car or
motorbike is prohibited by law. (Use of cell phones while riding a bicycle
may also be punishable by law.) In addition, stay alert to the traffic around
you even when walking. Surrounding sounds may not be heard clearly, and
gazing at the screen might distract your attention causing a traffic
accident. Be especially careful at railroad crossings, station platform and
pedestrian crossings.
●Take care not to listen at ear-splitting volume for a long time, as it might
affect hearing.
●Be careful of sound leakage from earphones in trains or other places with
many people around you.
●You are not allowed to copy, distribute, publish, modify or edit the data you
shot, recorded or downloaded using this product without consent of the
copyright holder, except for personal use, under the copyright law. In
addition, do not use or modify portraits or names of other individuals
without their consent, as it might infringe on rights of portrait. Note that
shooting and recording may be restricted at some live performances,
shows and exhibitions even for personal use.
●Be careful about the copyright and portrait right when posting photos you
shot, etc. on Internet homepages.
●This product is licensed based on MPEG-4 and AVC patent portfolio
license with MPEG LA. LLC. The use is allowed for personal and nonprofit
use only in the cases below.
・Recording videos that conform to MPEG-4 and AVC Visual Standard
(hereinafter referred to as MPEG-4 and AVC Video)
・Playing MPEG-4 and AVC Videos recorded personally by consumers not
engaged in profit activities
・Playing MPEG-4 and AVC Video supplied from the provider licensed from
MPEG-LA, LLC. For further utilizing, please contact MPEG LA, LLC in
U.S.
http://www.mpegla.com
●Please back up important content recorded or downloaded to the product
to an outside source. Content recorded to memory on the product
sometimes disappears or is altered by unexpected factors, such as static
electricity or a fault, repair, mishandling, etc.
* How to make backups: Store important data such as contacts data,
music, shot photos and videos on microSD memory cards. You can also
send files as mail attachment or transfer to your PC. Note, however, that
there are some data that cannot be copied by using these means.
Available Security Codes
Example of
usage
aTo do remote operation of voice mail and call forwarding
services from a landline phone
bTo use Customer Service Center and to do various inquiries,
applications, and modifications on the au homepage
Initial value A four digit number chosen by the customer and noted on the
application form
Example of
usage
To set and release the screen lock
Initial value Swipe
Example of
usage
To prevent unauthorized use of the au Micro IC Card (LTE) by
third parties
Initial value 1234
Example of
usage
To set the "NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock setting"
Initial value 1234
PIN code
This product has a waterproof property equivalent to IPX5*
1
and IPX8*
2
, as well
as a dustproof property equivalent to IP5X*
3
on the condition that the microUSB
connection terminal cover, microSD memory card slot cover and au Micro IC
Card (LTE) slot cover are securely attached (based on in-house testing).
Specifically, you can make calls holding the product with wet hands in the rain
(less than 20 mm per hour) without umbrella, as well as use the product in a
place with water such as a bathroom or kitchen. Before using the product,
thoroughly read "Important items to remember before use" and "Tips for
comfortable use" to ensure correct use. Failure to follow the contents described
in these sections may cause intrusion of water, sand or other foreign material,
resulting in overheating, ignition, electric shock, injury or a fault.
*1 IPX5 equivalent means that the product will maintain its operability as a
phone even if it is sprayed with water from a 6.3 mm diameter nozzle at a
distance of about 3 meters for more than 3 minutes at a rate of about 12.5
liters per minute from any direction.
*2 IPX8 equivalent means that the product will maintain its operability as a
phone with no water getting inside the main unit even if it is gently
submerged in a tank of still tap water at room temperature to a depth of 1.5
meter for about 30 minutes.
*3 IP5X equivalent means that the product will securely maintain its operability
as a phone even after it has been placed in an apparatus with grit and dust
of diameters of 75 μm or less and shaken for 8 hours.
Since operation of the product on each usage scene was confirmed based on
the above assumption, proper operation of the product in every possible
condition during actual use is not guaranteed. Malfunctions determined to be
caused by mishandling by the customer are not covered by the warranty.
aMake sure that the microUSB connection terminal cover, microSD memory
card slot cover and au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover are firmly closed.
・Waterproofness/dustproofness is only effective when the covers are
securely closed.
・Just a small particle (a hair, etc.) between contact surfaces can cause
water leak or dust penetration.
・Do not open/close the microUSB connection terminal cover, microSD
memory card slot cover or au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover if the main
unit or your hands are wet.
・Do not connect Sony Mobile TV antenna cable 01 or earphones to the
product when it is wet by water. Doing so may cause a fault.
・When closing each cover, after stowing the cover hinge, press the entire
cover with the flat part of your finger. Then, trace the cover to ensure that
the cover is not partially open.
bDo not immerse the product in water with
soap, detergent or bath salts in it.
cDo not immerse the product in seawater, a
swimming pool or hot spring.
dDo not immerse the product in any liquid
(alcohol, juices, etc.) other than fresh water
and tap water of room-temperature (5-35℃).
eDo not place the product directly on sand at a
beach, etc. Grains of sand or other small
particles might get into earpiece/notification
LED, microphone/speaker or second
microphone causing the volume to drop. And
if sand gets inside the product's main unit, it
might cause overheating or a fault.
fDo not use the product underwater.
gDo not leave the product in a humid place such as a bathroom or kitchen for
an extended period of time.
･Once the product gets wet, water may remain in grooves of the main unit.
Shake the product well to drain water. Especially make sure to drain water
remaining in headset connection terminal, power key, volume key and
camera key parts.
･Even after water is drained, the inner parts might be still wet. Although you
can use the product, do not place it near things that must not get wet. Take
care not to wet your clothes, bag or contents of the bag.
･Drain water if it becomes temporarily hard to hear the sound due to water
remaining in earpiece/notification LED, microphone/speaker or second
microphone.
■Notes on various usage scenes
In the rain: You can make calls holding the product with wet hands in the rain
without umbrella.
･The rain in this case means a moderately-heavy rain (less than 20 mm per
hour).
･Water drops on the display might cause errors in the touch panel operation.
･Never open/close the microUSB connection terminal cover, microSD memory
card slot cover or au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover if the product is exposed
to rain, or your hands are wet.
In the shower: You can make calls holding the product with wet hands while
taking a shower.
･Avoid spraying the product with high-pressure water, as the product is not
designed to withstand high water pressure.
Washing: You can wash the product under a mild flow (less than 6 liters per
minute) of tap water at room temperature (5℃to 35℃) at a distance of about
10 cm from the faucet or showerhead.
･Do not spray the product with high-pressure water or submerge it in water for
extended periods of time, as the product is not designed to withstand high
water pressure.
･Make sure to hold the microUSB connection terminal cover, microSD memory
card slot cover and au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover so that they do not open,
wash the product with your hands. Do not use a brush or sponge.
･Do not wash the product in a washing machine or ultrasound bath.
･Do not splash the product with or immerse it in soap water, detergent water,
etc. other than tap water.
In the bath: You can use the product in a bathroom. Although you can make calls
with wet hands, do not immerse the product into a bathtub. The product is not
resistant to high temperatures.
･Do not use the product in a bathroom for an extended period of time. The
product is not moistureproof.
･Do not immerse the product in hot spring water, soap water, detergent water,
or water with bath salts in it. Also, do not use the product underwater. Doing
so may cause a fault.
･Extreme changes in temperature cause condensation. Wait until the main unit
reaches room temperature before you bring the product from a cold place
into a warm bathroom.
･If condensation occurs inside the display, leave the product at room
temperature for a while until condensation is cleared.
･Do not splash the product with hot water. The product is not resistant to high
temperatures.
･Do not bring the desktop holder into a bathroom.
･Use within an ambient temperature range of 5℃to 40 ℃(temporary use at 36
℃to 40℃in bathroom etc. allowed) and humidity range of 35% to 90%
(temporary use at 86% to 90% in bathroom etc. allowed).
In the kitchen: You can use the product in the kitchen and other places where
water is used.
･Do not splash the product with or immerse it in soap water, detergent water,
seasonings, juices, etc. other than tap water.
･Do not immerse the product in or splash it with boiling water. The product is
not resistant to high temperatures.
･Do not place the product where it gets extremely hot or cold such as near a
stove or in a refrigerator.
On the poolside
･Do not immerse the product in or splash it with pool water.
･Do not use the product underwater. Doing so may cause a fault.
･When the product gets pool water, wash the product under a mild flow (less
than 6 liters per minute) of tap water at room temperature (5℃to 35 ℃).
･When washing the product, make sure to hold the microUSB connection
terminal cover, microSD memory card slot cover and au Micro IC Card (LTE)
slot cover so that they do not open. Wash the product with your hands. Do not
use a brush or sponge.
Notes on waterproof and dustproof properties Important items to remember before use
Soap/detergent/
bath salts
Seawater
Hot spring Sand/dirt
Tips for comfortable use
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■Common precautions
･microUSB connection terminal cover, microSD memory card slot cover
and au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover
Make sure that the microUSB connection terminal cover, microSD memory
card slot cover and au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover are firmly closed. Just
a small particle (a hair, etc.) on the seals can cause water leak or dust
penetration.
Do not open/close the microUSB connection terminal cover, microSD memory
card slot cover and au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover with gloved hands. Just
a small particle (a hair, etc.) on the seals can cause water leak or dust
penetration. Wipe off any minuscule droplets of water or dirt with a clean dry
cloth before closing the covers.
If the microUSB connection terminal cover, microSD memory card slot cover
or au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover is deteriorated or damaged, the
waterproof/dustproof property becomes ineffective. In such case, contact an
au shop near you.
･If any liquid other than plain water gets on the product
If any liquid other than plain water (e.g. seawater, detergent, alcohol, juices)
gets on the product, immediately rinse it with plain water. You can wash the
product under a mild flow (less than 6 liters per minute) of tap water at room
temperature (5℃to 35 ℃) at a distance of about 10 cm from the faucet or
showerhead. If the product gets dirty, wash it with your hands holding the
microUSB connection terminal cover, microSD memory card slot cover and
au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover so that they do not open. Do not use a brush
or sponge.
･After the product gets wet
After the product gets wet, drain water, and wipe the main unit with a clean
dry cloth. In cold climates, water on the main unit may turn to frost. Using the
product with frost may cause a fault. Do not leave the product without wiping
off water (No special measures against condensation have been
implemented in this product).
Do not leave the product without wiping off water. Water may get in the head
connection terminal, power key, volume key or camera key parts. If that
happens, remove the water by shaking the product (Check your surroundings
and be careful not to drop the product). Wipe off the remaining water quickly
with a clean dry cloth. Note that your clothes or bag may get wet by water that
is not removed or collects in the groove.
Also, do not leave water droplets in earpiece/notification LED, microphone/
speaker or second microphone. That may interfere with talking.
･Rubber seals
The rubber seals on the inner edges of the microUSB connection terminal
cover, microSD memory card slot cover or au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover
are important to maintain waterproof/dustproof property. Do not damage or
remove the rubber seals.
When closing the microUSB connection terminal cover, microSD memory
card slot cover or au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover, take care not to get the
rubber seals caught. Forcibly closing the cover with the rubber seals caught
may damage them resulting in loss of waterproof/dustproof property. Just a
small particle (a hair, etc.) on the seals can cause water leak or dust
penetration.
If any liquid other than plain water (e.g. alcohol) gets on the rubber seals, it
may cause deterioration in durability.
Do not insert sharp objects into grooves around the microUSB connection
terminal cover, microSD memory card slot cover or au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot
cover. Doing so might damage or deform the product or damage the rubber
seals, causing water leak or dust penetration.
It is recommended to replace the parts for maintaining waterproof/dustproof
property once every two years regardless of whether any abnormality is
present. For information on part replacement, contact an au shop near you.
･Charging
Never charge the battery if the product is wet. The supplied and optional
accessories are not waterproof/dustproof.
･Waterproof property
Do not use the product in places where it may be sprayed with high-pressure
water (e.g. near a faucet or showerhead) or submerge it in water for extended
periods of time, as the product is not designed to withstand high water
pressure. Also, do not expose the product to a water flow stronger than the
specified flow rate (i.e. 6 liters per minute from a faucet or showerhead, at
which you might even feel pain in the skin). Doing so might cause a fault, even
though the product has a waterproof property equivalent to IPX5. Do not wash
the product in a washing machine or ultrasound bath.
The product does not float on water.
･Heat resistance
Do not use the product in places where boiling water may splash on it, in
saunas or near hot air (e.g. hairdryer). The product is not resistant to high
temperatures.
･Shock
This product is not resistant to shock. Do not drop the product or subject it to
shock. Also, do not jab the earpiece/notification LED, microphone/speaker,
second microphone, head connection terminal or strap hole etc. with a cotton
swab or any sharp object. Doing so might damage or deform the main unit
causing water leak or dust penetration.
■Draining water after wetting the product
As some parts of this product are not watertight. if you use the product after it
gets wet, water remaining in those parts might wet your clothes or bag, or the
sound might become hard to hear. Follow the steps below to drain water.
aWipe off water on the product with dry cloth, etc.
bHold the product firmly and shake it approximately 20 times as shown.
* When shaking the product, check the safety around you and hold it firmly
enough not to drop it.
cIf water flows out from inside of the product, wipe it off with a dry cloth etc.
* Water left on earpiece/notification LED, microphone/speaker or second
microphone is not easily wiped off. Face the product downward and push
it on a cloth to wipe off the water.
dPlace a dry towel or cloth under the product and leave them for a couple of
hours at room-temperature to dry.
* If the product is not dried enough, you cannot hear the sound easily.
Leave the product enough time to dry before use.
■Precautions on charging
The supplied and optional accessories are not waterproof/dustproof. Check
the following before and after charging.
･Never charge the battery if the main unit is wet. Doing so might cause electric
shock or short circuit resulting in a fire or fault.
･Check that the main unit is not wet. If you are charging the battery just after
the product gets wet, drain water well and wipe remaining water off with a
clean dry cloth before placing it in the desktop holder or opening the
microUSB connection terminal cover.
･If you charge the battery with the microUSB connection terminal cover open,
be sure to tightly close the cover when charging is finished. We recommend
using the desktop holder to charge the battery to prevent water leak or dust
penetration from entering from the microUSB connection terminal.
･Do not touch the specified charging equipment or desktop holder with wet
hands. Doing so might cause electric shock.
･Do not splash water over the specified charging equipment and desktop
holder when using them. Do not use them near water such as in a bathroom,
shower room, kitchen or washroom. Doing so might cause fire, electric shock
or a fault. Do not bring them into a bathroom, etc. even when you are not
charging with them. Doing so might cause fire or electric shock.
･The Bluetooth®and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions of this product conform to
domestic, FCC standards and EC Directive, and has been certified.
･The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) and Bluetooth®devices is
shared by various other devices. For this reason, the communication speed
and connectable range may be decreased, or disconnection may occur, due
to interference by other devices.
･Do not use this product in places where electromagnetic waves are
generated or near electric products, AV and OA equipment, or other
magnetized devices.
a
b
c
Notes on using Bluetooth®/wireless LAN
(Wi-Fi®) functions
･Subjecting this product to magnetic or electrical noise might increase noise
and prevent it from performing communications. (This product is particularly
susceptible to noise when it used near a microwave oven.)
･Using this product near a TV, radio or similar appliance might cause reception
interference and disrupt TV images.
･Searching might not be successful if there are multiple wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)
access points near to the product or the same channel is being used.
･The wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function cannot be used in airplane. Be sure to turn
off the power even in a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) compliant airplane. Some airline
companies, however, allow their passengers to use cell phones. For details,
contact the airline company you use.
･The communication speed and connectable range vary depending on the
distance between communication devices, obstacles and the Bluetooth®/
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) devices used.
The frequencies used by the Bluetooth®and/or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function
of this product are in the 2.4 GHz band. In this frequency band, other similar
wireless stations, in-plant wireless stations for mobile unit identification that
require a license for use, such as factory production lines, specific small power
wireless stations that do not require licenses, amateur wireless stations
(collectively called "other wireless stations" from here on) are operated in
addition to home electrical appliances such as microwave ovens, devices for
industrial, scientific and medical devices.
1. Before using this product, make sure that "other wireless stations" are not in
operation nearby.
2. In the event that instances of radio wave interference have occurred
between this product and "other wireless stations", immediately either
relocate this product or stop operation of the device (stop emission of radio
waves).
3. If you are unclear on any points or are troubled by anything, contact an au
shop or Customer Service Center.
･Connections between this product and all other Bluetooth®and wireless LAN
(Wi-Fi®) devices have not been confirmed. Therefore, connections with all
Bluetooth®and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) devices are not guaranteed.
･This product supports security features for wireless communications that are
compliant with the Bluetooth®and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) standard
specifications, but the security may not be sufficient depending on the usage
environment and configuration. Be careful when making data communication
using Bluetooth®or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function.
･Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) has the advantage that it can be freely connected
anywhere within the radio wave range, as it uses radio waves for exchanging
information. At the same time, there is a risk that a malicious third party may
obtain unauthorized access if security settings have not been configured. You
are recommended to configure security settings before using wireless LAN
(Wi-Fi®) at your decision and responsibility.
･The Company assumes no responsibility for leakage of data or information
that may occur during Bluetooth®/wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) communication.
･Since Bluetooth®and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions use the same frequency
band, using the both functions at the same may cause radio wave
interference resulting in decreased communication speed or disconnection
from the network. If connection fails, stop using either of the Bluetooth®and
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions.
Bluetooth®and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions of this product use frequencies
in the 2.4 GHz band.
●Bluetooth®function: 2.4FH1/XX8
This product uses the 2.4 GHz band. FH1 uses FH-SS as the modulation
scheme. The interference distance is about 10 m or less. XX8 uses another
modulation scheme. The interference distance is about 80 m or less.
●Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function: 2.4DS/OF4
This product uses the 2.4 GHz band. DS-SS and OFDM are used as the
modulation schemes. The interference distance is about 40 m or less.
･This means that all bandwidths of 2.4 GHz band can be used, and that bands
of mobile unit identification devices can be avoided.
･Available channels differ depending on the country.
･For use in airplane, check with the airline company in advance.
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function of this product uses 5 GHz band. Using 5.2 GHz
band and 5.3 GHz band outdoors is prohibited by the Radio Law.
The channels used on the product are as follows.
･W52 (5.2 GHz band/36, 40, 44, 48 ch)
･W53 (5.3 GHz band/52, 56, 60, 64 ch)
･W56 (5.6 GHz band/100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120,
124, 128, 132, 136, 140 ch)
◎Since constant Internet connection is possible with this product, packet
communication may be performed automatically by some applications,
resulting in high packet communication charges. Therefore, subscription to
a packet communication charge discount service or flat late plan is
recommended.
◎To browse homepages, download applications, communicate using
applications, send/receive e-mails and configure various settings,
connection to the Internet is required, to which packet communication
charge applies.
* Packet communication charge does not apply to wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®).
◎Be sure to check the security of the application, then install it at your own risk.
Some applications might cause virus infection, damage various data, and
send out your location information, usage history or personal information
stored in your cell phone via the Internet.
◎The Company assumes no responsibility for any failures that might be
caused by applications you have installed. Repair costs in this case may be
charged even during the warranty period.
◎The Company assumes no responsibility for any disadvantage brought to
you or any third party by applications you have installed.
◎Insertion of a microSD memory card is necessary to use some applications.
◎Some applications prohibit the product from entering sleep mode while they
are active, or rapidly drain the battery while running in the background.
◎Operation procedures and screen appearances of the applications
preinstalled in this product and those installed by you are subject to change
without notice as a result of version upgrade. In addition, operation
procedures described in "Instruction Manual" may differ from the actual
procedures.
This model SOL23 mobile phone complies with Japanese technical regulations
and international guidelines regarding exposure to radio waves. This mobile
phone has been designed in observance of the Japanese technical regulations
regarding exposure to radio waves (*1) and limits to exposure to radio waves
recommended by equivalent international guidelines.
These international guidelines were set out by the International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), which is in collaboration with the
World Health Organization (WHO), and the permissible limits include a substantial
safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health condition. The Japanese technical regulations and international guidelines
define the limits using a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR), which represents the average amount of radio frequency energy
absorbed by the human head. The SAR limit for mobile phones is 2.0 W/kg. The
highest SAR value for this mobile phone when tested for use at the ear is 0.424 W/
kg. There may be slight differences in SAR levels among individual products, but
they all satisfy the limit. The actual SAR of this mobile phone while talking on the
phone can be well below that indicated above. This is due to automatic changes in
the power level of the mobile phone to ensure it only outputs the minimum power
required to communicate with a base station. Therefore in general, the closer you
are to a base station, the lower the power output of the mobile phone.
This mobile phone can be used in positions other than against your ear. This
mobile phone satisfies the international guidelines when used with au Carrying
Case F Black (0105FCA) (sold separately)/au Carrying Case G Black (0106FCA)
(sold separately) recommended by KDDI (*2).
In case you are not using the au Carrying Case F Black (0105FCA) (sold
separately)/au Carrying Case G Black (0106FCA) (sold separately), use a product
that contains no metal parts, and one that can hold the mobile phone at least 1.5
cm away from your body.
2.4 GHz frequency band precautions
5 GHz frequency band precautions
Notes on packet communication charge
Notes on applications
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of cell phones
The World Health Organization has stated that present scientific information does
not indicate that use of mobile devices has any harmful effects on the human body.
They recommend that if you are still worried about your exposure then you can limit
your talk time or use a handsfree kit to keep the mobile phone away from your
head and body. If you would like to know more detailed information, please refer to
the WHO website.
(http://www.who.int/docstore/peh-emf/publications/facts_press/fact_english.htm)
Please refer to the websites listed below if you would like to know more detailed
information regarding SAR.
○Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications website:
http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/sys/ele/index.htm
○Association of Radio Industries and Businesses website:
http://www.arib-emf.org/index02.html (in Japanese only)
○au homepage:
http://www.au.kddi.com/
○Sony Mobile Communications Inc. website:
http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/support/ (in Japanese only)
*1 Technical regulations are defined by the Ministerial Ordinance Related to
Radio Law (Article 14-2 of Radio Equipment Regulations).
*2 Regarding the method of measuring SAR when using mobile phones in
positions other than against the ear, the international standard IEC62209-2
was set in March 2010. On the other hand, Japanese technical regulation is
currently under deliberation by the Committee for Radio Wave Utilization
Environment set up in the Information and Communication Technology
Group of the Advisory Committee on Information and Communications. (As
of October 2011)
■Trademarks
･"Bluetooth®" is a registered trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and
Sony Mobile Communications is licensed to use this trademark.
･"Wi-Fi®" is a trademark or registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
･Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo , Wi-Fi Direct™and
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
･"Xperia", "PlayNow" , "TrackID" and "Info-eye" are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Mobile Communications AB.
･"Media Go" is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Media Software
and Services.
･"Sony", "Sweep Panorama" , "Smile shutter", "Premium Omakase Auto", "Face
Detection", "WALKMAN", "xLOUD", "X-Reality", "PlayMemories", "FeliCa",
"Clear Phase", "VPT" and "TRILUMINOS" are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
･SmartAR is an augmented reality technology developed by Sony Corporation
and it is a registered trademark or trademark in Japan and other countries.
･"POBox" and "POBox" logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer
Science Laboratories, Inc.
"POBox" is a co-developed technology of Sony Computer Science
Laboratories, Inc. and Sony Mobile Communications Inc.
･"PlayStation" , " " and "DUALSHOCK" are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
･The microSD logo, microSDHC logo and microSDXC logo are trademarks of
SD-3C, LLC.
･"Twitter" is a trademark or registered trademark of Twitter, Inc.
･Google and Google logo, Android, Google Play, Google+, Gmail, Google
Maps, Hangouts, Google Calendar, YouTube, Picasa and Google Chrome are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Google, Inc.
･Facebook and Facebook logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Facebook, Inc.
･"DLNA" and "DLNA" logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital
Living Network Alliance.
･MHL, Mobile High-Definition Link and MHL Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of MHL LLC.
･HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
･"Microsoft", "Windows", "Windows Vista", "Microsoft Excel", "Windows Media",
"Exchange" and "ActiveSync" are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
･"Microsoft Word" is a trade name of Microsoft Corporation.
･This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property
rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this
product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
･QR code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Inc.
･FeliCa is a contactless IC card technology developed by Sony Corporation.
･is a registered trademark of FeliCa Networks, Inc.
･is a registered trademark or trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries.
･"jibe" is a trademark of Jibe Mobile K.K.
･GREE is registered trademarks of GREE, Inc. in Japan. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
･Rovi, G-GUIDE, G-GUIDE MOBILE and G-Guide related logos are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its
subsidiaries in Japan.
･TRENDMICRO, VirusBuster are trademarks of Trend Micro Inc.
･Copyright © 2010 - Three Laws of Mobility. All Rights Reserved.
･The product includes pictograms that are licensed by NTT DOCOMO, INC.
･This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 visual and AVC patent portfolio
license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer for (i)
encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 visual standard ("MPEG-4
video") or the AVC standard ("AVC video") and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 or
AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-
commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed by
MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 and/or AVC video. No license is granted or shall
be implied for any other use. Additional information including that relating to
promotional, internal and commercial uses and licensing may be obtained
MPEG LA, LLC. ("See http://www.mpegla.com"). MPEG Layer-3 audio
decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
･The software installed on this product or part of it may not be altered,
translated/adapted, reverse-engineered, decompiled or reverse-assembled
and any such actions are prohibited.
･All other company names and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of respective companies referred to in this manual. In context, TM
and ® mark may be omitted.
･Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All other trademarks are
property of their respective owners.
Intellectual property rights
Software delivered with this device and its media is owned by Sony Mobile
Communications AB, and/or its affiliated companies and its suppliers and
licensors.
Sony Mobile grants you a non-exclusive limited licence to use the Software
solely in conjunction with the Device on which it is installed or delivered.
Ownership of the Software is not sold, transferred or otherwise conveyed.
Do not use any means to discover the source code or any component of the
Software, reproduce and distribute the Software, or modify the Software. You
are entitled to transfer rights and obligations to the Software to a third party,
solely together with the Device with which you received the Software, provided
the third party agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of this Licence.
This licence exists throughout the useful life of this Device. It can be terminated
by transferring your rights to the Device to a third party in writing.
Failure to comply with any of these terms and conditions will terminate the
licence immediately.
Sony Mobile and its third party suppliers and licensors retain all rights, title and
interest in and to the Software. To the extent that the Software contains material
or code of a third party, such third parties shall be beneficiaries of these terms.
This licence is governed by the laws of Sweden. When applicable, the
foregoing applies to statutory consumer rights.
In the event Software accompanying or provided in conjunction with your
device is provided with additional terms and conditions, such provisions shall
also govern your possession and usage of the Software.
This product includes certain open source or other software originating from
third parties that is subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU
Library/Lesser General Public License (LGPL) and different and/or additional
copyright licenses, disclaimers and notices. The exact terms of GPL, LGPL and
some other licenses, disclaimers and notices are reproduced in the about box
in this product and are also available at http://opensource.sonymobile.com.
Sony Mobile offers to provide source code of software licensed under the GPL
or LGPL or some other open source licenses allowing source code distribution
to you on a CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such
distribution, such as the cost of media, shipping and handling, upon written
request to Sony Mobile Communications AB, Open Source Software
Management, Nya Vattentornet, SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden. This offer is valid for
a period of three (3) years from the date of the distribution of this product by
Sony Mobile.
The products and accessories may be subject to the application of the Foreign
Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and other related laws and regulations in
Japan.
In addition, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) of the United States
may be applicable.
In cases of exporting or reexporting the products and accessories, customers
are requested to follow the necessary procedures at their own responsibility
and cost.
Please contact the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan or the
Department of Commerce of the United States for details about procedures.
End User Licence Agreement About Open Source Software
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Soldby:KDDICORPORATION,OKINAWACELLULARTELEPHONECOMPANY
Manufacturedby:SonyMobileCommunicationsInc.
Forinquiries,call:CustomerServiceCenter
Forgeneralinformationandcharges
Securecellphonesupportcenter
Forloss,theft,damage.
(tollfree)
Fromfixed-linephones: Fromaucellphones:
Fromfixed-linephones: Fromaucellphones:
0120-977-033 (exceptOkinawa)
0120-977-699 (Okinawa)
Forlossortheftandoperationinformation (tollfree)
Incaseabovenumbersarenotavailable (tollfree).
PRESSINGZEROWILLCONNECTYOUTOANOPERATOR
AFTERCALLING157ONYOURauCELLPHONE
withoutareacode
withoutareacode
Fromaland-linephone/anaucellphone,
(toll-free)
Businesshours9:00−21:00(7daysaweek)
0120-925-919
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