Xiaomi 12T Pro User manual

Xiaomi 12T Pro
User Guide

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Xiaomi 12T Pro
Xiaomi 12T Pro
User Guide Contents
Introduction
About the User Guide........................................................ 3
Getting Started
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
eSIM......................................................................................7
SIM Card.............................................................................. 9
Internal Storage................................................................11
Charging Battery.............................................................. 11
Power On/Off................................................................... 12
Making Initial Settings.................................................... 13
Setting a Google Account................................................16
Unlocking Screen...............................................................19
Basic Operations
Basic Operation.................................................................22
Using Touchscreen............................................................ 22
Silent Mode....................................................................... 23
Airplane Mode................................................................... 24
Text Entry.........................................................................24
Updating Software........................................................... 25
Handset Interface
Handset Screens............................................................... 28
Status Bar......................................................................... 29
Using Notifications Window............................................ 30
Using Quick Settings........................................................30
Phone
Placing/Answering Calls...................................................34
Optional Services..............................................................36
Phone Number................................................................... 42
Using Contacts..................................................................42
Messaging
Sending Messages............................................................. 46
Using Gmail....................................................................... 47
Internet
Using Chrome.................................................................... 50
Camera
Capturing Still Images/Videos.........................................54
Viewing Captured Still Images/Videos (Gallery)............ 56
Application Basics
Applications.......................................................................58
Adding/Deleting Application............................................59
Wi-Fi Bluetooth
Connecting by Wi-Fi.........................................................64
Using Bluetooth® Function.............................................. 65

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Handset Settings
Handset Settings.............................................................. 68
About Phone (Handset Information) Settings................ 69
Data Usage Settings.........................................................69
Always-on Display & Lock Screen Settings.................... 70
Display Settings................................................................70
Sound & Vibration Settings.............................................71
Home Screen Settings...................................................... 71
Password & Security Settings.........................................72
Battery & Performance Settings.................................... 73
Additional Settings.......................................................... 75
Other Settings.................................................................. 75
Global Services
Global Roaming................................................................. 80
Making Calls while Abroad.............................................. 82
Warranty/Specifications/Customer Service
Warranty & After-Sales Service..................................... 86
Specifications....................................................................86
Material List..................................................................... 87
Customer Service.............................................................. 88
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions........................................................... 90
Important Product Information.......................................98
Bluetooth®/Wi-Fi (WLAN).................................................99
Waterproof/Dustproof................................................... 100
Intellectual Property Rights..........................................103
Declaration...................................................................... 104
Radio Wave Exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Information..................................................................... 104

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Introduction Xiaomi 12T Pro
Introduction
About the User Guide
In the User Guide, most operation descriptions are based on
handset at time of purchase.
Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for Home Screen.
Some operation descriptions may be simplified.
Before Using This Product
Read "Safety Precautions" and this guide thoroughly
beforehand for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.
Data Communication
・Since constant Internet connection is possible with
the product, data communication may be performed
automatically.
・If you transmit a large amount of data, such as when
downloading applications or watching video, data
communication charges become high. Therefore, subscription
to the flat-rate service for data communication charges is
recommended.
・Depending on applications and services used, transmission
fees may be incurred even while connected by Wi-Fi.
Screenshots & Key Labels
Screenshots and Key labels are provided for reference only.
Actual handset windows, menus, etc. may differ in appearance.
Other Notations
In the User Guide, the product is referred to as "handset."

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Getting Started
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
eSIM......................................................................................7
SIM Card.............................................................................. 9
Internal Storage................................................................11
Charging Battery.............................................................. 11
Power On/Off................................................................... 12
Making Initial Settings.................................................... 13
Setting a Google Account................................................16
Unlocking Screen...............................................................19

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Parts & Functions
Handset (Front)
Part Description
Earpiece Hear the other party's voice, sound of etc.
here.
Front
Camera Use to shoot photos or videos of yourself.
Display Touchscreen-type display, operate with
your fingers on Display.
Proximity/
Light Sensor Detects ambient light level, etc.
Fingerprint
Sensor
Unlock screen with fingerprint
authentication.
Handset (Back/Side)
Part Description
Infrared
Sensor Not functional on this model.
Second Mic Suppresses noise when speaking into Mic.
Wide-Angle
Camera
Capture photos and videos. Allows wide-
angle photography.
Ultra
Wide-Angle
Camera
Capture photos and videos. Allows ultra
wide-angle photography.
Macro
Camera
Capture photos and videos. Allows macro
photography.
Speaker Hear sound (music, videos, etc.) from here.
Mouthpiece/
Mic Speak here.
NFC
Antenna
Location
Hold up to reader/writer when using NFC/
Osaifu-Keitai®.
Flash/Light Use as a light when taking photos, etc.
USB Type-
C® Port Connect USB Type-C Cable etc.
Tray
Removal Hole Use when installing/removing SIM Card.
SIM Card
Tray Install/remove SIM Card.
Keys
Part Description
Volume Key Adjust Volume.
Power Key Long Press for power on/off.
Toggle Display on/off.

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eSIM
eSIM is a type of SIM that is embedded in a device. If your
device supports an eSIM, you only need to set up a service
plan that you purchased with eSIM and start using it. You
don't need SIM Card.
Handling eSIM
To learn about setting up your service plan with eSIM, see
the following website.
https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/support/product/sim/
esim/
Download your service plan with eSIM
In Home Screen, (Settings) SIM cards & mobile
networks
Manage eSIM
Add mobile plan
Scan QR code
・This step may not be needed and skipped. In that case, the
screen shows next step.
Enter a four-digit code set in subscription contract Add
OK Got it
Your service plan with eSIM is downloaded.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.

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Enable or disable eSIM
In Home Screen, (Settings) SIM cards & mobile
networks
Manage eSIM
Tap eSIM
Disable
You can set enabling or disabling eSIM.
・To enable eSIM, Tap eSIM.
Erase your service plan with eSIM
In Home Screen, (Settings) SIM cards & mobile
networks
Manage eSIM
Reset eSIM

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OK
Your service plan with eSIM is erased.
Restart your service plan with eSIM
after erasing it
Your service plan with eSIM is not terminated by erasing
it. To restart it, you need a new QR code to download the
plan again.
SIM Card
SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other
customer information.
Handling SIM Card
For SIM Card handling, see following items.
IC chip
For SIM Card handling, see SoftBank Website.
https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/support/protect/usim/
(Japanese)
・Always keep the IC chip clean.
・Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
・Avoid applying labels. May damage SIM Card.
SIM Card Cautions
Observe the following when using SIM Card.
・Customer is responsible for any damage caused by
inserting SIM Card in an other-brand IC card reader, etc.
SoftBank Corp. is not responsible in such case.
・SIM Card is the property of SoftBank Corp.
・SIM Card is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.
・Return SIM Card to SoftBank Corp. when cancelling
subscription.
・Returned SIM Cards are recycled for environmental
purposes.
・Note that SIM Card specifications and performance may
change without notice.
・It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of
information that is saved on SIM Card. SoftBank Corp. is
not responsible for damages from saved information that
is lost.
・Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service
if your SIM Card or handset (SIM Card inserted) is lost/
stolen. Contact Customer Service for details.
・Always power off handset before inserting/removing SIM
Card.
・Some services, functions, etc. may have restrictions when
an other-carrier SIM Card is used. SoftBank Corp. does
not guarantee operation whatsoever.
Inserting SIM Card
Always power off handset beforehand.

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Insert SIM Removal Pin (complimentary sample) into Tray
Removal Hole straight
Pull out SIM Card Tray straight
Place SIM Card in SIM Card Tray
・Place gently, noting orientation of SIM Card (notch/IC (gold)
chip facing up).
・Make sure SIM Card is in SIM Card Tray securely.
Insert SIM Card Tray in SIM Card Slot straight
SIM Card is inserted.
・Press firmly where circled ○, and make sure there is no gap
between handset and SIM Card Tray.
Removing SIM Card
Always power off handset beforehand.
Insert SIM Removal Pin (complimentary sample) into Tray
Removal Hole straight
Pull out SIM Card Tray straight
Remove SIM Card from SIM Card Tray
Insert SIM Card Tray in SIM Card Slot straight
SIM Card is removed.
・Press firmly where circled ○, and make sure there is no gap
between handset and SIM Card Tray.

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Internal Storage
Internal Storage
Internal storage can be used for saving data including system
data, applications, and video and photos taken with Camera.
Internal Storage Cautions
Data
Data saved on internal storage can become lost or changed
accidentally or as a result of damage. It is recommended
that you keep a separate copy of important data. SoftBank
Corp. is not responsible for damages from data that is lost
or changed.
Reading/Writing Data
Never power off while reading or writing data.
Battery Level
A low battery charge may prevent reading/writing data.
Charging Battery
Charging Cautions
Never connect USB Type-C plug while handset or peripheral
equipment is wet.
Charging with AC Charger
Always use the supplied AC Charger (complimentary sample)
and USB Type-C Cable (complimentary sample), or the optional
AC Charger (USB Type-C rapid charging AC Charger with USB
PD-PPS capability [ZSDBAV] (SB-AC22-TCPD).
For information on other peripheral devices, see SoftBank
Website.
How to charge using the supplied AC Charger (complimentary
sample) and USB Type-C Cable (complimentary sample) is
described as an example.
Insert USB Type-C plug on USB Type-C Cable (complimentary
sample) in handset USB Type-C Port
Insert USB plug on USB Type-C Cable (complimentary sample)
in USB Port on AC Charger (complimentary sample)
Raise plug on AC Charger (complimentary sample) and plug into
power outlet
Charging starts.

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When charging is complete, unplug AC Charger (complimentary
sample) and remove USB Type-C plug on USB Type-C Cable
(complimentary sample) from handset
Charging ends.
Cautions on Charging with AC Charger
To charge handset rapidly with maximum speed using
the supplied AC Charger (complimentary sample), follow
procedure below to enable Boost charging speed .
In Home Screen, (Settings) Battery Tap
"Battery" tab Boost charging speed Boost
charging speed ( )
Power On/Off
Powering On
Press and hold Power Key for at least 3 seconds
Lock Screen appears.
・For details on unlocking screen, see "Unlocking Screen."
・Startup screen appears for the first time handset is
powered on. For details on initial settings, see "Making
Initial Settings."

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Powering Off
Press and hold Power Key for at least 5 seconds
(Power off)
(Tap to power off)
Handset powers off.
Making Initial Settings
When powering on the first time, an initial settings wizard
appears for optionally making Wi-Fi, Google™ account, and
other settings. Follow onscreen instructions to set items.
Initial settings described here are based on handset with
SIM Card installed. To use eSIM, set up Wi-Fi during initial
settings and set up eSIM after completing initial settings. For
details, see "eSIM."
Making Initial Settings
Select English (United States) , then
・To enlarge text size, Tap Increase text size . To return to
the default text size, Tap Default text size .
Select Japan , then

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Select keyboard, then
Check the terms of use and privacy policy, then I've read
and agree to the User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
・To use eSIM, Tap Activate eSIM and set up Wi-Fi and
eSIM. For details, see "eSIM."
Select Wi-Fi network to connect to
・To skip Wi-Fi network connection, Tap Skip . Continue by
following onscreen instructions.
Follow onscreen instructions to set Wi-Fi
Don't copy
・Tap Next to copy data from another mobile with Google
account settings. Follow onscreen instructions.

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Follow onscreen instructions to set a Google account
・For details on Google accounts, see "Setting a Google
Account."
・If not making Google account settings, Tap Skip .
I agree
Set/check Google Services
Accept
Only screen lock /Fingerprint /Face unlock
・To skip fingerprint authentication, screen lock, or face
unlock setting, Tap Skip .
Follow onscreen instructions to set unlocking using
fingerprint, screen lock, or face unlock
Continue
・To finish initial settings later and receive a reminder, Tap
Leave & get reminder .
Follow onscreen instructions to set Google Assistant™

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Skip
・After Tapping Add a card , follow onscreen instructions to
save card information.
Set each item Done for now
Set items for additional settings
Settings are complete.
Setting a Google Account
Use a Google account and get more convenience with Google
services. A Google account is required to use some services or
fully use some applications.
Google Account Cautions
Be careful not to forget your Google account mail address
or password.
Creating a Google Account
In Home Screen, (Settings)
Accounts & sync
Add account

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Google
Window for logging in to a Google account opens.
Create account
For myself
・To create an account for a child or business management,
Tap For my child /To manage my business and follow
onscreen instructions.
Enter first name Enter last name Next
Set date of birth and gender Next
Select Gmail address Next
・To create a Gmail address, Create your own Gmail
address Enter username (mail address) Next .
Enter password Next
Yes, I'm in
・To not add a phone number, Tap Skip .
・To add a phone number only for security protection, Tap
More options . Continue by following onscreen instructions.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.

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Next
Check the privacy policy and terms of usage, then I agree
Set/check Google Services
Accept
Account is created.
Logging In with a Google Account
In Home Screen, (Settings)
Accounts & sync
Add account
Google
Window for logging in to a Google account opens.