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AQUOS Xx3
User Guide
1
AQUOS Xx3
AQUOS Xx3
User Guide Contents
Introduction
About the User Guide........................................................ 3
Accessing Instructions on Handset................................... 3
Getting Started
Package Contents............................................................... 6
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
USIM Card............................................................................7
Handset Memory & SD Card............................................ 10
Charging Handset..............................................................13
Power On/Off................................................................... 15
Using Touchscreen............................................................ 16
Handset Initial Settings...................................................17
Importing Files from Other Mobiles............................... 19
Basic Operations
Basic Operations...............................................................26
Confirmation at First Activation of Applications......... 33
Applications.......................................................................34
Using Recent Apps Window............................................. 34
Handset Phone Number.................................................... 35
Using Manner Mode.......................................................... 35
Using Airplane Mode.........................................................37
Text Entry.........................................................................37
Google Account................................................................. 39
Google Play....................................................................... 41
Security Codes.................................................................. 43
USIM PIN............................................................................44
Turning Off Display (Screen Lock)..................................46
Using Fingerprint Authentication Function....................46
Updating Software........................................................... 49
Handset Interface
Lock Screen Basics........................................................... 52
Home Screen Basics.......................................................... 54
Icons at Display Top (Status Bar)...................................55
Checking Handset Status & Notifications (Notifications
Window/Quick Settings Window).................................... 56
Customizing Home Screen................................................ 58
Capturing Screenshots (Clip Now)...................................63
Scrolling Screen Automatically (ScrollAuto)...................66
Disabling Touch Operation Temporarily (Childlock)....... 67
Copying Onscreen Text (Copy Anywhere)....................... 67
Writing Notes on Display (KAKU Notepad).....................68
Phone
Placing/Answering Calls...................................................70
Optional Services..............................................................73
Making Call Settings........................................................ 78
Address Book.................................................................... 79
Hiding Contacts (Secrecy Settings)................................ 81
Messaging & Internet
Messaging.......................................................................... 84
Sending S! Mail/SMS.........................................................84
Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS................................ 86
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Using Gmail....................................................................... 88
Using Email........................................................................90
Using the Internet (Chrome)............................................93
Camera
Capturing Photos/Videos................................................. 98
Music & Images
Listening to Music (Play Music)....................................102
Viewing & Managing Photos/Videos (Album)................104
Connectivity
Connecting by Wi-Fi.......................................................110
Using Tethering.............................................................. 113
Using Bluetooth
®
Function............................................ 114
Global Services
Global Roaming............................................................... 116
Calling from Outside Japan...........................................117
Handset Settings
About Settings............................................................... 122
Sound & Notification Settings......................................123
Illumination Settings......................................................126
Wallpaper & Display Settings........................................127
Useful Settings...............................................................130
Battery & Energy Saving Settings................................133
Call Settings................................................................... 134
Mail Settings...................................................................135
Home Applications Setting............................................ 138
Apps Settings................................................................. 139
Storage & USB Settings.................................................140
Memory Settings.............................................................141
Data Usage Settings...................................................... 141
More Settings................................................................. 143
Location Settings........................................................... 145
Lock & Security Settings.............................................. 146
Language & Input Settings............................................149
Backup & Reset.............................................................. 151
Accounts Settings.......................................................... 154
Google Settings.............................................................. 154
Date & Time Settings.................................................... 155
Accessibility Settings.................................................... 156
Printing Settings............................................................157
About Phone....................................................................158
For Assistance
File Storage.....................................................................160
Backup & Restore...........................................................160
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 161
Specifications..................................................................163
Warranty & After-Sales Service................................... 165
Customer Service............................................................165
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions.........................................................168
Important Product Information.....................................176
Handset & Hardware Care............................................. 177
General Notes................................................................. 180
Radio Wave Exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Information..................................................................... 182
Water & Dust Resistance.............................................. 183
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Introduction
AQUOS Xx3
Introduction
About the User Guide
Thank-you for purchasing this product.
Before Using This Product
Read "Safety Precautions" thoroughly beforehand for proper
usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract
conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
In the User Guide, most operation descriptions are based on
handset at time of purchase.
Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for app sheet in
Home Screen.
"Confirmation" refers to a window that appears after
operation, such as authentication prompt window, selection
window or caution window.
Some operation descriptions may be omitted.
Screenshots & Key Labels
Screenshots in the User Guide may differ in appearance with
actual Display. Key labels in the User Guide are simplified for
description purposes and differ with actual Display.
Other Notations
In the User Guide, the product is referred to as "handset."
microSD™/microSDHC™/microSDXC™ Card is referred to as "SD
Card."
"506SH" here refers to this mobile phone "AQUOS Xx3."
Accessing Instructions on Handset
For those unfamiliar with handset operation, handset includes
an application for learning touch operation and checking how
to make settings.
Access the FAQ mobile site as needed.
Launching Guide
In app sheet, (Basic) (Guide)
Guide top screen opens.
Information on usage of (Guide) appears at initial
startup. Follow onscreen prompts.
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Showing Status Bar Indicator
Show indicator to launch Guide from Notifications Window.
In app sheet, (Basic) (Guide)
Guide top screen opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Indicator
on BACK
Indicator is shown.
Launching Guide from Notifications
Window
Launch the Guide quickly for how to use functions, etc. when
indicator is set to appear.
Drag Status Bar down
Notifications Window opens.
Guide
Guide top screen opens.
Using Guide
Item Description
Open Guide
Check how to operate handset by
category.
Enter
information
to search for
Search for items in Guide.
Most
viewed items
Most viewed items appear here randomly.
Tap an item to open it in User Guide.
Glossary
Look up unfamiliar terms.
FAQ
Check frequently asked questions, and
quickly access the FAQ mobile site.
Getting Started
Package Contents............................................................... 6
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
USIM Card............................................................................7
Handset Memory & SD Card............................................ 10
Charging Handset..............................................................13
Power On/Off................................................................... 15
Using Touchscreen............................................................ 16
Handset Initial Settings...................................................17
Importing Files from Other Mobiles............................... 19
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Package Contents
Package Contents
・Handset (AQUOS Xx3)
・Battery is built into handset.
・Handset back cover is not removable.
・TV Antenna Cable (Complimentary sample)
・クイックスタート (Japanese)
・お願いとご注意 (Japanese)
・Warranty
Parts & Functions
Handset Parts
Name Description
Earphones-
Microphone
Jack
Connect TV Antenna Cable or Earphones
with Mic (optional accessory) here.
Proximity/
Light Sensor
Proximity Sensor prevents Touchscreen
misoperation during calls. Light Sensor
adjusts Display brightness according to
ambient light.
Front
Camera
Use to shoot photos or videos of yourself.
Display
Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display.
Operate with your fingers on Display.
External
Connection
Jack
Connect AC Adaptor or Micro USB Cable
here.
Speaker
Listen to music, video sound, TV, etc.
Mic
(Recorder Mic)
Use while recording videos or when talking
through Speakerphone.
Receiver
Hear other party's voice through this.
Proximity
Sensor for
Grip Magic
Detects nearby objects to prevent
unintended Grip Magic operation.
Mic/
Recorder Mic
Talk to other party through this. Also use
while recording videos or when talking to
emopa.
Strap
Eyelet/
Pressure Vent
Attach straps here. Pressure Vent releases
excess air inside handset.
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Name Description
Card Slot
Insert/remove SD Card and USIM Card.
Camera
Shoot photos or videos.
Mobile
Light
Use as a camera flash, flashlight, etc.
Proximity
Sensor for
Grip Magic
Detects nearby objects to prevent
unintended Grip Magic operation.
FeliCa
Mark
Hold up to reader/writer when using NFC/
Osaifu-Keitai
®
.
Fingerprint
Sensor
Unlock screen with fingerprint
authentication.
Charging/
Notification
Lamp
Illuminates while charging or for incoming
calls/messages and notifications.
Grip Sensor
Turns on Display, etc. when handset is
held with both right and left sensors
touched.
Handset Keys
Name Description
(Power Key)
Turn Display off/on. Long Press for power
on/off or reboot.
Volume Up
Key
Increase volume.
Volume
Down Key
Decrease volume. Long Press in lock screen
to activate/cancel Manner mode.
USIM Card
USIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other
customer information.
Handling USIM Card
・See instructions included with USIM Card for handling.
・Avoid applying labels. May damage USIM Card.
・USIM is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.
・Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
・Always keep the IC chip (metal) clean.
IC chip (metal)
USIM Card Usage Notes
About USIM Card
Observe the following when using USIM Card.
・Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if
your USIM Card or handset (USIM Card inserted) is lost/
stolen. For details, contact Customer Service.
・Customer is responsible for any damage caused by
inserting USIM Card in an other-brand IC card reader, etc.
SoftBank Corp. is not responsible in such case.
・It is recommended that you back up information that is
saved on USIM Card. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for
damages from saved information that is lost.
・Always power off handset before inserting/removing
USIM Card.
・Note that USIM Card specifications and performance may
change without notice.
・Return USIM Card to SoftBank Corp. when canceling
subscription.
・USIM Card is the property of SoftBank Corp.
・Returned USIM Cards are recycled for environmental
purposes.
About IMEI Sheet
IMEI Sheet ( ) can be found when Card Slot Cover is
open. Do not pull out IMEI Sheet.
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Inserting USIM Card
Always power off beforehand.
Open Card Slot Cover
・Use notch (○) to pull Card Slot Cover toward you as shown
( ), then rotate it in the direction of the arrow ( ).
Pull out USIM Tray
・Do not pull USIM Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may
result. Gently pull it out horizontally from the edge.
Place USIM Card in USIM Tray
・Check orientation of USIM Card (see notch), then gently
place it with IC chip (metal) facing up.
Insert USIM Tray into USIM Card Slot (right opening)
・Check orientation of USIM Tray, then gently insert it all the
way horizontally.
Close Card Slot Cover
Lift Card Slot Cover in the direction of and reinsert
hinge as shown ( ); place Card Slot Cover over the slot so
that there is no gap between handset and Card Slot Cover,
then push it in the direction of the arrow ( ) to close.
・When closing Card Slot Cover, push it firmly all the way
from ○ area to hinge as shown ( ).
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Removing USIM Card
Always power off beforehand.
Open Card Slot Cover
・Use notch (○) to pull Card Slot Cover toward you as shown
( ), then rotate it in the direction of the arrow ( ).
Pull out USIM Tray
・Do not pull USIM Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may
result. Gently pull it out horizontally from the edge.
Remove USIM Card
Insert USIM Tray into USIM Card Slot (right opening)
・Do not insert USIM Tray at an angle; damage may result.
Check orientation of USIM Tray, then gently insert it all the
way horizontally.
Close Card Slot Cover
Lift Card Slot Cover in the direction of and reinsert
hinge as shown ( ); place Card Slot Cover over the slot so
that there is no gap between handset and Card Slot Cover,
then push it in the direction of the arrow ( ) to close.
・When closing Card Slot Cover, push it firmly all the way
from ○ area to hinge as shown ( ).
SIM-Unlocking Handset
Handset can be SIM-unlocked. SIM-unlocking handset allows
other-carrier SIM cards to be used with it.
・Some services, functions, etc. may have restrictions when
an other-carrier SIM card is used. SoftBank Corp. does not
guarantee operation whatsoever.
・For details on SIM unlocking, see SoftBank Website.
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Handset Memory & SD Card
Handset supports SD Card up to 200 GB. Some SD Cards may
not operate properly.
Handset memory can be used for saving data including system
data, applications, and video and photos taken with Camera.
Handset Memory/SD Card Usage Notes
Handset Memory/SD Card Files
Handset memory/SD Card files may be lost/altered due
to accidents, malfunctions, repairs, handset upgrade/
replacement, mishandling, etc. Back up important files
regularly. SoftBank Corp. is not liable for any damages
resulting from loss/alteration of files.
・Do not insert or remove SD Card forcefully.
・Do not touch terminals or expose them to metal objects.
・Never power off while files are being accessed.
・Make sure not to erase or overwrite files accidentally.
microSDXC Card
Handset supports microSDXC Cards (SDXC-compatible SD
Cards). microSDXC Cards are supported by SDXC-compatible
devices only.
Exchanging Files with Non-SDXC-Compatible
Devices
To exchange files between handset and non-SDXC-
compatible devices, use SD Cards (microSD/microSDHC
Cards) supported by handset and those devices. Inserting a
microSDXC Card used on handset in a non-SDXC-compatible
device may corrupt card files. In such cases, do not format
the microSDXC Card on that device even if prompted to do
so.
Formatting deletes all microSDXC Card files and changes
the file system. The original memory capacity may
be unavailable after formatting. To use a corrupted
microSDXC Card, format it on an SDXC-compatible device.
Save Location
By default, files, including videos and photos taken
with handset, are saved in handset memory. Even with
downloaded commercially-available apps described as saving
data on SD Card, files are saved in handset memory.
About IMEI Sheet
IMEI Sheet ( ) can be found when Card Slot Cover is
open. Do not pull out IMEI Sheet.
SD Card Caution
Keep SD Card away from infants; may cause choking if
swallowed.
Inserting SD Card
Open Card Slot Cover
・Use notch (○) to pull Card Slot Cover toward you as shown
( ), then rotate it in the direction of the arrow ( ).
Insert SD Card into SD Card Slot (left opening)
・Gently insert SD Card all the way horizontally with
terminals facing down.
Close Card Slot Cover
Lift Card Slot Cover in the direction of and reinsert
hinge as shown ( ); place Card Slot Cover over the slot so
that there is no gap between handset and Card Slot Cover,
then push it in the direction of the arrow ( ) to close.
・When closing Card Slot Cover, push it firmly all the way
from ○ area to hinge as shown ( ).
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Formatting SD Card
When using a new SD Card for the first time, always format it
on handset.
・Formatting erases all data on SD Card. Format SD Card with
caution.
・When formatting, keep handset charged or charge it
adequately beforehand.
・Insert SD Card beforehand. See "Inserting SD Card" for
details.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Storage & USB
microSD
Settings
Format
ERASE & FORMAT
Enter Operation Password OK
・If Operation Password is unset, follow onscreen prompts.
DONE
All data on SD Card is erased.
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Unmounting SD Card
In app sheet, (Settings)
Storage & USB
SD Card is unmounted.
To mount SD Card again, microSD MOUNT .
Removing SD Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand.
Open Card Slot Cover
・Use notch (○) to pull Card Slot Cover toward you as shown
( ), then rotate it in the direction of the arrow ( ).
Remove SD Card
・Lightly push SD Card in and release finger (SD Card pops out
slightly); gently pull it out horizontally.
Close Card Slot Cover
Lift Card Slot Cover in the direction of and reinsert
hinge as shown ( ); place Card Slot Cover over the slot so
that there is no gap between handset and Card Slot Cover,
then push it in the direction of the arrow ( ) to close.
・When closing Card Slot Cover, push it firmly all the way
from ○ area to hinge as shown ( ).
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Charging Handset
Battery is built into handset.
Internal Battery
A lithium-ion battery is built into handset; it is not
removable.
Recycling
This product requires a lithium-ion battery. Lithium-
ion batteries are recyclable. To recycle a used lithium-
ion battery, take it to any shop displaying the recycling
symbol.
Battery Cautions
Storage
To help maintain performance and life of Internal Battery,
do not store in the following conditions (battery level
should be at approximately 40% for optimal storage).
・Full (immediately after charging is complete)
・Exhausted (too low to power on handset)
Bulges of Internal Battery
Depending on use, bulges may appear near end of battery
life; this does not affect safety.
Internal Battery Replacement
Internal Battery is a consumable item; may need to be
replaced if operating time shortens noticeably. Internal
Battery is not user replaceable; its replacement incurs fees
and requires handset submission to a SoftBank Shop or
other appropriate servicer. For details, contact a SoftBank
Shop or SoftBank Customer Support, General Information.
About Charging
The following charging options are available.
Charging
Option
Description
AC Adaptor
Connect handset and AC Adaptor (sold
separately) directly.
USB charging
Connect handset and a PC with Micro USB
Cable (optional accessory).
Charging/Notification Lamp
Charging/Notification Lamp illuminates red while charging;
illuminates green when charge is almost full.
Charging/Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
・If Charging/Notification Lamp is blinking, charging is not
working properly. Make sure that you are using Charger
and products specified by SoftBank Corp. If you are using
specified products only, contact a SoftBank Shop or
SoftBank Customer Support, General Information.
Charging Cautions
Water Resistance
AC Adaptor (optional accessory) and Micro USB Cable
(optional accessory) are not waterproof. Never connect
Micro USB plug while handset or Charger is wet.
Handset is water resistant; however, if Micro USB plug
is inserted while it is wet, liquid (tap water, beverage,
sea water, pet urine, etc.) or a foreign object adhered to
handset or Micro USB plug may cause overheating, burnout,
fire, malfunction, burns, etc. due to electric shock, short-
circuiting, etc.
Handling Cords
Do not pull, bend, or twist cord; may damage the cord.
About Charging Abroad
SoftBank Corp. is not liable for problems resulting from
charging handset abroad.
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Charging with AC Adaptor
Purchase and use SB-AC12-HDQC (SoftBank SELECTION
Qualcomm
®
Quick Charge™ 2.0 AC Adaptor for smartphones)
or SB-AC13-HDMU (Micro USB 1.0 A AC Adaptor).
For information on other peripheral devices, see SoftBank
Website.
The following explains how to charge handset using SB-AC12-
HDQC (SoftBank SELECTION Qualcomm
®
Quick Charge™ 2.0 AC
Adaptor for smartphones).
・See User Guide for corresponding AC Adaptor.
・Never connect Micro USB plug while handset or AC Adaptor
is wet.
Insert Micro USB plug of AC Adaptor into External Connection
Jack
・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,
External Connection Jack may be damaged. Check contours
and orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs
(○) facing down.
Extend blades and plug AC Adaptor into AC outlet
Charging starts and Charging/Notification Lamp
illuminates.
・Charging/Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
After charging, remove Micro USB plug from External
Connection Jack, then unplug AC Adaptor and retract blades
Charging by PC
Connect handset to a PC with Micro USB Cable (SHDDL1;
optional accessory).
・Make sure that PC is turned on.
・Charging may not be possible/take a long time depending on
connection and PC conditions.
・Never connect Micro USB plug while handset or Micro USB
Cable is wet.
Insert Micro USB plug of Micro USB Cable into External
Connection Jack
・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,
External Connection Jack may be damaged. Check contours
and orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs
(○) facing down.
Insert USB plug of Micro USB Cable into PC USB port
Charging starts and Charging/Notification Lamp
illuminates.
・Charging/Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
After charging, remove Micro USB Cable from handset and PC
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Power On/Off
Power On
Long Press until SHARP logo appears
Handset powers on, and lock screen appears after a while.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
・An initial settings screen may appear the first time handset
is powered on. For details on initial settings, see "Handset
Initial Settings."
Drag or up
Home Screen appears.
Power Off
(Long Press)
Power off
Handset powers off.
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Using Touchscreen
Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display. Operate with your
fingers on Display.
About Touchscreen
In Case of Unintended Operation
If handset initiates operation without Touchscreen
(Display) being operated or does not respond after
Touchscreen being operated, Press to turn off
Display, Press again to turn on Display and then
operate handset.
Touchscreen Usage Notes
Touchscreen may not respond in these situations:
・Use with gloves/long fingernails
When using handset with gloves on, enable Glove mode.
・Use of pens, pencils or sharp objects
・Use with objects on/against Display
・Use while wet
Touchscreen Usage Cautions
To prevent malfunctions, do not:
・Touch Display with wet fingers
・Use if Display is wet
If Display is wet, wipe it with a soft cloth.
・Subject Display to force/pressure
・Place a sticker or shield (commercially-available
protective film, privacy protector shield, etc.) on Display
Tap
Contact Display lightly and briefly.
Touch & Hold
Contact Display lightly; release finger when screen changes.
Drag
Touch icon or other item lightly, move it where desired, and
release finger.
Flick
Contact Display lightly, then brush screen up/down or left/
right.
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Pinch/Spread
Contact Display lightly, then move fingers toward each other
(Pinch) or away from each other (Spread).
Handset Initial Settings
An initial settings screen appears the first time handset
is powered on. Here, make settings for Wi-Fi, a Google™
Account, etc. Follow onscreen prompts to set items.
Insert USIM Card before powering on handset.
Making Initial Settings
Depending on your environment, screen content, setting items
and steps may differ.
Follow onscreen prompts on your handset.
Select language NEXT
NEXT Set Wi-Fi items
Handset restarts.
・Follow onscreen prompts.
To skip Wi-Fi settings, Tap SKIP .
Tap language
To place an emergency call, Tap EMERGENCY .
・If Wi-Fi items are not set, Wi-Fi settings screen appears.
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No thanks NEXT
・To copy settings from a Google Account on another mobile,
Tap Copy your Google Accounts, apps, and data from your
other device . Follow onscreen prompts.
Set up a Google Account
・See "Google Account" for details on a Google Account.
To skip Google Account setup, Tap SKIP .
NEXT
No thanks CONTINUE
To set up payment information, select Use SoftBank
billing or Add credit or debit card . Follow onscreen
prompts.
Not now NEXT
To add another email address, select Personal (IMAP/POP)
. Follow onscreen prompts.
No, thanks SKIP
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
To set up fingerprints, select Set up fingerprint . See
"Saving Fingerprints" for details.
To set up Screen lock option, select Set up PIN, pattern or
password . See "Lock & Security Settings" for details.
To learn about protecting smartphones, Tap Learn more .
・If Get Google Now screen appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Don't restore
・To restore data from another mobile or an application,
select 506SH . Follow onscreen prompts.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
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NEXT
Confirmation for giving access permission to application
appears.
ALLOW
・Access permission confirmation appears multiple times. For
details on giving access permissions to applications, see
"Confirmation at First Activation of Applications."
If DENY is Tapped, confirmation for giving access
permission to application returns.
Set up My SoftBank
Initial settings are complete.
To skip My SoftBank setup, Tap Later .
Importing Files from Other
Mobiles
Import files from other mobiles, etc. using Bluetooth
®
or SD
Card.
Enabling Bluetooth
®
Function
In app sheet, (Settings) Bluetooth
Bluetooth
®
menu opens.
Off
Bluetooth
®
is enabled ( On ).
To disable Bluetooth
®
, Tap On ( Off ).
Bluetooth
®
Connection Operations
Renaming Handset Name that Appears on Other
Devices
In Bluetooth
®
menu, Rename this device Enter
name RENAME
・Available when Bluetooth
®
is enabled.
・Renaming may not be possible if emoji is used.
Setting Whether to Give Priority to aptX
®
In Bluetooth
®
menu, Qualcomm
®
aptX™ /
at the right end of aptX line OK
・Available when Bluetooth
®
is enabled.
Tap to toggle off ( ), to toggle on ( ).
・Changes are applied to devices connected after setting
changes are made. Disconnect and reconnect handset to
devices to apply changes.
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Troubleshooting
Q. Cannot use Bluetooth
®
A. Airplane mode may be active. Activating Airplane mode
disables Bluetooth
®
. (Bluetooth
®
can be enabled again
while Airplane mode is active.)
Bluetooth
®
Usage Notes
Connection
Bluetooth
®
connection may not be possible with some
Bluetooth
®
devices. In addition, noise may interfere with
wireless or handsfree conversations.
File Transfer
Files may not appear correctly on recipient devices.
Pairing Bluetooth
®
Devices
Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth
®
devices. Paired
Bluetooth
®
devices can be connected easily.
・Enable Bluetooth
®
on handset and set target devices to be
discoverable first.
In app sheet, (Settings) Bluetooth
Bluetooth
®
menu opens; found Bluetooth
®
devices appear
in Available devices field.
If target device does not appear, Refresh to try
searching again.
Tap target device Follow onscreen prompts for
authentication
Pairing completes; handset connects to some devices (e.g.,
handsfree devices) automatically.
・Authentication procedure varies by device. Passkey entry
may be required.
・Passkey is a 1 to 16-digit number or a set of characters/
symbols required for authentication between handset and
other devices.
・Paired devices appear in Paired devices field.
Pairing Operations
Renaming Paired Devices
In Bluetooth
®
menu, for target device Enter
name OK
・Available when Bluetooth
®
is enabled.
・Renaming may not be possible if emoji is used.
Unpairing Devices
In Bluetooth
®
menu, for target device FORGET
・Available when Bluetooth
®
is enabled.
Connecting to Bluetooth
®
Devices by Service
In Bluetooth
®
menu, for target device Tap item
・Available when Bluetooth
®
is enabled.
・Available when handset is paired with a device that
supports corresponding service.
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Connecting to Paired Bluetooth
®
Devices
In app sheet, (Settings) Bluetooth
Bluetooth
®
menu opens.
・Paired Bluetooth
®
devices appear in Paired devices field.
Tap target device
Handset connects to the device.
Connection by Accepting Connection
Requests
Handset automatically accepts connection requests from
paired devices. For unpaired devices, set handset to be
discoverable, then perform pairing operation on other
devices. When connection request arrives, follow onscreen
prompts.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Receiving Files via Bluetooth
®
(e.g.,
Address Book)
When file reception request arrives, notification appears in
lock screen. To receive files:
Tap Bluetooth
®
share notification twice
In Home Screen, appears on Status Bar. Drag Status Bar
down, then Tap Bluetooth
®
share notification.
ACCEPT
After file reception, Drag Status Bar down
Notifications Window opens.
Tap Bluetooth
®
share notification Tap file Register
of data JUST ONCE / ALWAYS
File content is saved.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
To always use selected option, Tap ALWAYS .
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Opening Files Received by Bluetooth
®
Transfer
In Bluetooth
®
menu, Show received files Tap
file Follow onscreen prompts
Importing Contacts via Bluetooth
®
(Data
Transfer)
Import contacts from other mobiles using Bluetooth
®
.
・Enable Bluetooth
®
beforehand.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Backup & reset Data transfer
Data transfer window opens.
In Data transfer window, Tap Function information to
view a video tutorial (Japanese) on Sharp Website.
Data import Import phonebook data from smartphone.
・If SD Card is not inserted or there is no backup file on
inserted SD Card, Select device to import from window
appears. Follow onscreen prompts.
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Follow onscreen prompts
Import of contacts is complete.
Caution for Importing Data
Import is not available if there is only a little free space
in handset memory. Process stops if Battery runs low.
Operate with adequate battery charge whenever possible.
Importing Files from SD Card (Data
Transfer)
Import files (contacts, messages, Calendar, Notepad, User/
Learning dictionary, emopa) saved to SD Card on other mobiles
or handset to handset.
・Insert SD Card containing a backup file beforehand. See
"Inserting SD Card" for details.
・Contacts may not be imported correctly depending on the
device used for saving them.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Backup & reset Data transfer
Data transfer window opens.
In Data transfer window, Tap Function information to
view a video tutorial (Japanese) on Sharp Website.
Data import Import
・If SD Card is not inserted or there is no backup file on
inserted SD Card, Select device to import from window
appears. Follow onscreen prompts.
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Tap item to import Tap file to import Add
registration / Delete and register
When Mail is selected, Mail application activates. Follow
onscreen prompts.
YES
Import starts.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Complete
Import is complete.
Cautions for Importing Data
Import is not available if there is only a little free space
in handset memory. Process stops if Battery runs low.
Operate with adequate battery charge whenever possible.
When importing User/Learning dictionary (S-Shoin),
existing User/Learning dictionary (S-Shoin) files in handset
memory are deleted.
Basic Operations
Basic Operations...............................................................26
Confirmation at First Activation of Applications......... 33
Applications.......................................................................34
Using Recent Apps Window............................................. 34
Handset Phone Number.................................................... 35
Using Manner Mode.......................................................... 35
Using Airplane Mode.........................................................37
Text Entry.........................................................................37
Google Account................................................................. 39
Google Play....................................................................... 41
Security Codes.................................................................. 43
USIM PIN............................................................................44
Turning Off Display (Screen Lock)..................................46
Using Fingerprint Authentication Function....................46
Updating Software........................................................... 49
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Basic Operations
Lock Screen
After a period of inactivity, Display turns off to save battery
power (Screen lock active).
Press to open lock screen; screen can be unlocked.
・Lock screen also appears at power on.
To unlock screen and use handset, Drag or up. For
details on lock screen, see "Lock Screen Basics."
Home Screen
Most operations start from Home Screen. Activate
applications, change handset settings, etc. (To change Home
Screen, switch to another home screen app.)
Activate most applications from app sheet in Home Screen. See
"Home Screen Basics" for details.
To return to Home Screen, Tap at Display bottom.
Navigation Bar
Tap icons on Navigation Bar (Display bottom) for the
following functions/operations.
Name Description
(Back
key)
Return to the previous screen. When
keyboard is on Display, appears
instead; Tap to close the keyboard.
(Home
key)
Return to Home Screen.
(Recents
key)
Open a list of recently used applications
to activate or remove them from the list.
Touch & Hold to open/close Quick Settings
Window.
(Keyboard
key)
Change keyboard/input method. Appears
when keyboard is open.
(Menu
key)
Open menu. Appears for some applications.
Selecting Options and Navigating
Screens
Tap item, icon, key, etc. to open menu/window or execute
corresponding function/operation.
To return to the previous screen, Tap .
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Menu Operations
Tap at Display top or bottom to open menu or settings.
・In some windows, Touch & Hold for menu or settings.
Handset Settings and Making Settings
In app sheet, Tap (Settings) to customize the operation of
handset functions.
Checkbox ( / ) or switch ( / ) appears for
some options. Tap to enable ( / ) or disable ( /
) option.
・Drag/Flick slider, spinner, etc. to adjust some settings. If
available, Tap for additional settings.
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Portrait Orientation & Landscape
Orientation
The screen changes to landscape orientation when handset is
rotated sideways.
・Depending on the current screen, the orientation may not
change even by changing handset orientation.
・Handset can be set so that the screen does not change from
portrait to landscape orientation while handset is held. See
"Operating by Gripping Handset (Grip Magic)" for details.
(Orientation does not change automatically by default.)
One-Hand Operation (ShrinkScreen)
Shrink screen for easier one-hand operation.
Recent apps window opens.
(ShrinkScreen)
Screen shrinks.
About ShrinkScreen
Some screens may not be shrunk.
Full-screen view is restored when screen orientation is
changed to landscape or when Display turns off.
Shrunk Screen Operations
Moving Shrunk Screen
In shrunk screen, Drag screen to change its
position OK
Enlarging/Reducing Shrunk Screen Size
In shrunk screen, Pinch or Spread screen OK
Restoring Full-Screen View
In shrunk screen, Fullscreen
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Enlarging Part of Screen (Magnifier)
Enlarge part of the screen.
Recent apps window opens.
(Magnifying)
Magnifier activates; part of the screen is enlarged
(enlarged area).
・Drag enlarged area to target position.
About Magnifier
User interface items in enlarged area are selectable;
selecting an item exits Magnifier.
Exiting Magnifier
Tap enlarged area or perform and .
Using Google Now on Tap
Touch & Hold for information related to current
content.
・Sign in to a Google Account beforehand.
・When launching for the first time, follow onscreen prompts
to enable Now on Tap.
Disabling Now on Tap
In app sheet, (Settings) Google Search &
Now Now on Tap ( appears)
If Now on Tap is disabled, Google Now cards appear
when Touching & Holding .
Capturing Screenshots
Long Press and Volume Down Key at the same time to
capture a screenshot of the current screen.
・May be unavailable for some applications.
Open captured screenshots from (Album), etc.
・Alternatively, use Clip Now and slide your finger along the
top edge of Display to capture a screenshot. See "Capturing
Screenshots (Clip Now)" for details.
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Operating by Gripping Handset (Grip
Magic)
By default, Display turns on when handset is gripped or picked
up, and screen orientation does not change from portrait to
landscape while handset is being held.
To enable/disable the feature or change the settings:
In app sheet, (Settings)
Useful
Useful menu opens.
Grip magic
Grip magic menu opens.
Off
Grip Magic is enabled ( On ).
To disable Grip Magic, Tap On ( Off ).
Enabling Grip Magic disables View with flip cover under
Useful .
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Grip Sensor
Be sure to grasp handset contacting Grip Sensor on both
the right and left sides. Grip Sensor does not respond
when touched on only one side. Grip Sensor also does not
respond when Proximity/Light Sensor or Proximity Sensor
for Grip Magic (at Display bottom/on the back surface) is
touched.
When letting go of handset, release Grip Sensor on both
sides. If one side remains contacted, Grip Sensor will
continue to react.
Grip Magic Operations
Setting Whether to Turn On Display when
Handset Picked Up with Display Off (Screen
Lock Active)
In Grip magic menu, Turn screen on by holding
・Picking up handset at an angle turns on Display even if
Grip Sensor is not touched, as long as Proximity Sensor
for Grip Magic is not covered. Display may not turn on
depending on angle and speed at which handset is picked
up.
Tap Turn screen on by holding to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
・If handset is picked up immediately after (about two
seconds) Pressing to turn Display off, Display may
not turn on when handset is picked up.
・If Proximity Sensor is covered by a hand or other object,
Display turns on, but touch operation is disabled to
prevent unintended operation. Also, Display may turn off
regardless of handset settings.
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Setting Whether to Minimize Volume and Use
Vibrator when Handset Picked Up for Incoming
Call
In Grip magic menu, Volume down for incoming calls
Tap Volume down for incoming calls to toggle on
( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Prevent Portrait to
Landscape Screen Change while Handset is Held
In Grip magic menu, Deterrence rotate screen
Tap Deterrence rotate screen to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
・The feature may not follow the setting with certain
applications.
Setting Whether to Keep Caller's Name and
Photo from Appearing for Incoming Call until
Handset is Picked Up
In Grip magic menu, Simple secrecy for incoming calls
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Tap Simple secrecy for incoming calls to toggle on
( )/off ( ).
When Simple secrecy for incoming calls is enabled, the
feature is available when Grip Magic is enabled.
Viewing Tutorial on Grip Magic
In Grip magic menu, Let's Try! Follow onscreen
prompts
Calibrating Grip Sensor
In Grip magic menu, Adjustment of Gripsensor
START ADJUSTING OK
Grip Magic Cautions
Grip Magic may not function properly in the following
cases. The following may also result in misoperation.
・Operation with a case/cover attached to handset
* Grip Magic may be used with a certain type of case/
cover attached.
・Operation when handset is wet
・Operation when Grip Sensor is soiled
・Operation when Grip Sensor is exposed to strong light
・Calibrating Grip Sensor while it is touched
・Calibrating Grip Sensor when it is exposed to strong light
Operating by Flipping Over Handset
(Twist Magic)
By default, screen switches to the most recently used
application when you hold handset and twist your wrist and
then twist back.
To enable/disable the feature or change the settings:
In app sheet, (Settings)
Useful
Useful menu opens.
Twist magic
Twist magic menu opens.
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Turn on/off Twist magic ( )
Twist Magic is enabled.
Tap Turn on/off Twist magic to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Twist Magic Usage Notes
Twist Magic Gesture
Hold handset and twist your wrist and then twist back to
the original position.
Application Switching
Flip handset over and back to switch to the second
application in recent apps window. Flip again to switch
back to the first application. Flip to toggle between them
as needed. For details on recent apps window, see "Using
Recent Apps Window."
Second application in recent apps window
First application in recent apps window
・Some applications may not appear in recent apps window;
handset does not switch to such applications.
Twist Magic Operations
Setting Applications that Restrict Twist Magic
Operation
In Twist magic menu, Settings to restrict operation
Tap / for application(s)
Tap to toggle on ( ), to toggle off ( ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
・Twist Magic is disabled while an application specified
here is running.
Viewing Tutorial on Twist Magic
In Twist magic menu, Let's Try! Follow onscreen
prompts
Twist Magic Cautions
The feature may not follow the setting with certain
applications. In addition, Twist Magic is unavailable in the
following cases.
・Screen is in landscape orientation
・Lock screen or Home Screen is open
・Notifications Window or Quick Settings Window is open
・Screen is in pinned
・Call is arriving
・Childlock is set
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Confirmation at First Activation
of Applications
Set an application's behavior at its first activation.
Confirmation type and content vary depending on application.
The following explains two types of confirmation: First things
first and Battery optimization.
Setting Permissions for Applications
Allow applications to use data on handset, Camera, etc.
The following is an example for setting a permission when
(Album) is activated for the first time.
・If you do not allow an application to use related functions,
the application may not work properly.
In First things first confirmation, NEXT
DENY / ALLOW
Setting is complete.
Normally, select ALLOW to allow use of the function.
Repeat for other functions, if any.
Other Methods for Setting Permissions
for Applications
Setting Functions to Use by Application
In app sheet, (Settings) Apps Tap
application Permissions Tap function
Tap function to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Applications to Allow Use by Function
In app sheet, (Settings) Apps App
permissions Tap function Tap application
Tap application to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Battery Optimization
Enable Battery optimization to prevent applications from
running while Display is turned off (except while charging).
The following is an example for setting Battery optimization
when (TV) is activated for the first time.
・If Battery optimization is enabled, applications are disabled
while Display is turned off (except while charging).
Consequences such as failure to perform scheduled TV
recording, may occur.
In Battery optimization confirmation, Next
NO / YES
Setting is complete.
Normally, select YES to ignore Battery optimization.
Other Methods for Setting Battery
Optimization
In app sheet, (Settings) Apps
Battery optimization Tap application Optimize
/ Don't optimize DONE
Alternatively, in app sheet, (Settings) Battery
& energy saving Battery Battery
optimization Tap application Optimize / Don't
optimize DONE .
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Applications
Activating Applications
In app sheet, Tap application
Application activates.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Exiting Applications
In any application, Tap repeatedly
Home Screen returns and application exits.
Home Screen also returns when Tapping on Navigation
Bar, but application does not exit. In this case, Tap
and exit it from recent apps window. See "Using Recent
Apps Window" for details.
Where to Obtain Applications &
Updates
Use Google Play™ to obtain new applications or update
installed ones. See "Google Play" for details.
Using Recent Apps Window
Open a list of recently used applications to activate or
remove them from the list. In addition, shrink the screen, use
Magnifier, and use preset applications such as Copy Anywhere.
Opening Recent Apps Window
Recent apps window opens.
Recent Apps Window Layout
Tap to activate recently used applications.
1
Pin a screen.
2
Activate Copy Anywhere, KAKU Notepad and Childlock.
3
Remove application from the list.
Remove all applications from the list.
Shrink the screen.
See "One-Hand Operation (ShrinkScreen)" for details.
Enlarge part of the screen.
See "Enlarging Part of Screen (Magnifier)" for details.
1 Flick left/right to remove from the list.
2 Appears when Screen pinning is enabled. See "Lock &
Security Settings" for details.
3 See "Copying Onscreen Text (Copy Anywhere)," "Writing
Notes on Display (KAKU Notepad)" and "Disabling Touch
Operation Temporarily (Childlock)" for details.
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Handset Phone Number
Checking Your Phone Number
In app sheet, (Settings) Profile
Profile window opens.
・Handset number appears in Own phone number field.
Profile Operations
Editing Profile
In Profile window, Edit information
YES
To show/add entry fields, Tap , and to delete, .
Sending Profile
In Profile window, Send Tap send method
YES
Application activates.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Items when Sending Data
In Profile window, Send Send profile info
setting Tap items to send ( ) Save YES
Deleting Saved Information
In Profile window, Delete YES
・Preset information will not be deleted.
Using Manner Mode
Mute ringtones and other handset sounds to avoid disturbing
others around you.
Manner Mode Options
Settable options are the following.
Manner
Mode Option
Description
Standard
manner
Ringtones and other handset sounds are
muted; handset vibrates for incoming
calls/messages, etc. Alarm sounds
according to (Clock) settings. Media
sounds still play.
Total silence
Ringtones and other handset sounds
are muted; handset does not vibrate
for incoming calls/messages, etc. Alarm
sounds, media sounds, and Urgent News
tones are also muted.
Alarms only
Ringtones and other handset sounds
are muted; handset does not vibrate
for incoming calls/messages, etc. Alarm
sounds and media sounds still play.
Priority only
Ringtones and notification sounds play
according to the settings in Priority only
allows under MORE SETTINGS . Other
handset responses are the same as when
Manner mode is canceled. See "Sound &
Notification Settings" for details.
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Activating Manner Mode
Camera shutter sound, video recording tones, etc. still play
even in Manner mode.
Drag Status Bar down with two fingers
Quick Settings Window opens.
Manner mode
Manner mode window opens.
・If Manner mode is already active, selected Manner mode
option name appears. Tap to cancel Manner mode; Tap again
to open Manner mode window.
Standard manner / Total silence / Alarms only /
Priority only DONE
Manner mode activates.
Operations of Manner Mode Using
Volume Up/Down Key
When screen is unlocked, the following operations are
possible with Volume Up/Down Key.
・When Manner mode is active, Press Volume Up/Down Key
(a volume bar appears) and Tap END NOW to cancel
Manner mode. Tap for all volume bars including the
one for media sounds. (Volume bar operation may be
unavailable depending on Manner mode option.)
・When Manner mode is canceled, Press and hold Volume
Down Key for Standard manner. Press Volume Down Key
again for Total silence.
・When Total silence or Alarms only is set, Press Volume
Up/Down Key (a volume bar appears) and then Press
Volume Up Key for Standard manner. Press Volume Up Key
again to cancel Manner mode.
Manner Mode Operations
Canceling Manner Mode
In Quick Settings Window, Tap Manner mode option name
Alternatively, in Manner mode window, Tap Manner
mode ( appears).
Canceling Manner Mode Automatically after a
Certain Period
In Manner mode window, Tap / to set period
after which Manner mode is canceled DONE
・To keep Manner mode active until you cancel it manually,
Tap Until you turn this off .
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Using Airplane Mode
Leaving power on, suspend signal-transmitting functions.
Activating Airplane Mode
Drag Status Bar down with two fingers
Quick Settings Window opens.
Airplane mode
Airplane mode activates.
Canceling Airplane Mode
In Quick Settings Window, Airplane mode
Airplane Mode Caution
Activating Airplane mode disables Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
®
,
interrupting corresponding transmissions.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
®
connections can be used even in Airplane
mode by enabling Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
®
after activating
Airplane mode ; make sure that such connection/
transmission is allowed in your current location before use.
Text Entry
Keyboards
Use onscreen keyboards for text entry. In 12-key Keyboard,
multiple characters are assigned to each key. In QWERTY
Keyboard, a single letter is assigned to each key.
Tap Text entry field for keyboard. To hide it, Tap .
・Text entry descriptions are for S-Shoin (default input
method).
Switching Keyboards
In a text entry window, Input UI
QWERTY keyboard or 12 keyboard
Keyboard is switched.
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12-Key Keyboard Layout
Enter characters.
Undo conversion; reverse-toggle character options
before confirming entry.
Backspace cursor.
Move keyboard in the arrow direction.
Current entry mode
Delete characters.
Advance cursor; add space at text end.
Show text entry options. (During text entry, convert
hiragana.)
Insert line break; confirm current characters.
Enter emoji, symbols, or emoticons; switch conversion
options.
Toggle entry modes.
Enter space; toggle case; add ゛ or ゜ for hiragana.
QWERTY Keyboard Layout
Enter characters.
Toggle case.
Toggle entry modes.
Enter emoji, symbols, or emoticons; switch conversion
options.
Undo conversion.
Open text entry options.
Current entry mode
Delete characters.
Insert line break; confirm current characters.
Advance cursor; add space at text end.
Backspace cursor.
Enter space. (During text entry, convert hiragana.)
Switching Entry Modes
In a text entry window,
Keyboard interface changes accordingly. Current entry
mode indicator, such as (Half Alphabet) or (Hiragana/
Kanji), appears on Status Bar.
Tap to toggle Half Numeric, Hiragana/Kanji, and Half
Alphabet modes. Flick right to toggle these in reverse order.
Using Other Entry Modes
In a text entry window, Flick up Tap entry mode
Keyboard interface changes accordingly.
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Entering Letters
In 12-key Keyboard, to enter keitai:
・Entry in Half Alphabet is described.
In a text entry window, (twice: k) (twice: e)
(three times: i) (once: t) (once:
a) (three times: i)
"keitai" is entered.
To toggle case, type a letter and Tap . Tap as required
to toggle case.
・Alternatively, for character entry, Touch & Hold key for
guide instead of Tapping key repeatedly. See "Flick Input"
for details.
Flick Input
In 12-key Keyboard, Flick key for target character (instead of
Tapping key repeatedly).
・Touch & Hold key for guide; Flick toward target character
to enter.
Target
Character
Operation
p
Tap once.
q
Touch and Flick left.
r
Touch and Flick up.
s
Touch and Flick right.
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Touch and Flick down.
・To enable/disable key preview and Flick input guide, in a
text entry window, Tap Display / Layout Key
input guide .
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
Google Account Email Address & Password
Do not forget your Google Account email address and
password.
Google Account Operations & User Interface
Operations and user interface are subject to change due to
automatic application updates or other reasons.
Creating a Google Account
In app sheet, (Settings) Accounts
Add account
Google
Add your account appears.
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Or create a new account
Enter first name Enter last name NEXT
Enter username (email address) NEXT
Enter password Re-enter password NEXT
Enter phone number for recovery NEXT
VERIFY
・SMS is sent to the entered phone number.
I AGREE
NEXT
Select whether to enable data backup Select whether to
receive news and offers from Google Play NEXT
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No thanks CONTINUE
An account is created.
To set up payment information, Use SoftBank billing /
Add credit or debit card CONTINUE . Follow onscreen
prompts.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Signing in to a Google Account
If an application requires a Google Account, Add your account
appears. Sign in with an existing Google Account to use the
application.
In Add your account, enter email address NEXT
Enter password NEXT
Follow onscreen prompts
You are signed in to your Google Account.
Google Play
Download a variety of applications (free/paid) from Google
Play. Change the setting of downloaded applications to enable
manual or automatic updates. Sign in to a Google Account
beforehand.
Google Play Cautions
Application Installation Disclaimer
Many different kinds of applications can be installed
on handset from Google Play (provided by Google Inc.).
SoftBank Corp. is not responsible in any way for user-
installed applications (quality, reliability, legality, fitness
for a purpose, credibility, accuracy, etc.) or resulting
malfunctions (viruses, etc.).
Google Play Operations & User Interface
Operations and user interface are subject to change due to
automatic application updates or other reasons.
Installing Free Applications
In app sheet, (Play Store)
Google Play opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Tap free application INSTALL ACCEPT
Application downloads and installs.
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Purchasing Applications
In app sheet, (Play Store)
Google Play opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Tap paid application Tap price Follow onscreen
prompts
Application downloads and installs.
Purchased Applications
Payment
Pay once. Re-downloads of uninstalled applications are free
of charge.
Use on Other Android Devices
Install same application on other Android devices under
same Google Account at no added cost.
Refund Requests
Request refunds within designated period. Returned
applications are deleted from handset; no payment is
required. One refund request per application.
In Google Play, My apps & games Tap
application REFUND
・See "Getting Help with Google Play" for details.
Application Purchase Disclaimer
Purchase applications at your own risk. SoftBank Corp. is
not responsible for any disadvantage resulting for user or
third parties.
Updating Installed Applications
In app sheet, (Play Store)
Google Play opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
My apps & games
Tap application UPDATE
Application downloads and installs.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Making Application Update Settings
Setting Automatic Update Options
In Google Play, Settings Auto-update
apps Select update option
Setting Automatic Update by Application
In Google Play, My apps & games Tap
application Auto-update
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Tap Auto-update to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・Automatic update is not available for some applications.
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Uninstalling Applications
Applications installed via Google Play can be uninstalled.
In app sheet, (Play Store)
Google Play opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
My apps & games
Tap application UNINSTALL OK
Application uninstalls.
Getting Help with Google Play
In Google Play, Help & Feedback
Google Play Help window opens.
Follow onscreen prompts
A description for each item appears.
Security Codes
Main Security Codes
The following are main security codes required for handset
use.
Type Description
Operation
Password
A code required for using some functions.
See "Operation Password and Center
Access Code" for details.
Center Access
Code
A four-digit code set in subscription
contract.
See "Operation Password and Center
Access Code" for details.
PIN
A code for USIM Card.
See "USIM PIN" for details.
Lock No.
A code for unlocking screen.
See "Lock & Security Settings" for details.
Operation Password and Center Access
Code
Center Access Code is a four-digit code set in subscription
contract; necessary to use optional services from landlines,
etc.
・Do not forget Center Access Code. If you forget the code,
contact us for recovery. For details, contact SoftBank
Customer Support, General Information.
・Be careful not to reveal security codes to others. If misused
by others, SoftBank Corp. is not liable for any resulting
damages.
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Setting Operation Password
In app sheet, (Settings) Lock & Security
Operation password setting OK Enter Operation
Password OK
Re-enter Operation Password OK OK
Operation Password is set.
Operation Password Usage Notes
Changing Operation Password
Refer to the steps for setting Operation Password.
(Current Operation Password is required to proceed.)
Resetting Operation Password
If prompted for Operation Password, Tap PASSWORD
RESET then Tap OK . Follow onscreen prompts.
・My SoftBank authentication is required to reset
Operation Password. Set My SoftBank authentication
from (My SoftBankプラス).
USIM PIN
USIM PIN and USIM Card Lock
When USIM card lock is enabled, PIN (a code for USIM Card)
is required for handset use each time handset is powered on;
helps prevent unauthorized use by others.
・Enable USIM card lock by enabling PIN.
・PIN is 9999 by default.
PIN Entry Cautions
PIN entry is required when changing PIN, when powering
handset on with USIM card lock enabled, etc.
・Entering incorrect PIN three consecutive times activates
PIN Lock. To cancel, Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) is
required; contact SoftBank Customer Support, General
Information.
・Entering incorrect PUK ten consecutive times activates
PUK Lock, disabling handset. For recovery, USIM Card
must be reissued at a SoftBank Shop (fees apply).
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Enabling USIM PIN
When PIN (a code for USIM Card) is enabled, PIN entry is
required for handset use each time handset is powered on
with USIM Card installed.
In app sheet, (Settings) Lock & Security
Lock & Security menu opens.
Set up USIM card lock Lock USIM card Enter PIN
OK ( )
USIM card lock is enabled.
Disabling USIM Card Lock
In Lock & Security menu, Set up USIM card lock
Lock USIM card Enter PIN OK ( )
Operation at Power On
When USIM card lock is enabled, PIN entry window appears
each time handset is powered on. To use handset:
Enter PIN
Handset is usable.
Changing USIM PIN
Enable USIM card lock first. See "Enabling USIM PIN" for
details.
In app sheet, (Settings) Lock & Security
Set up USIM card lock Change USIM PIN Enter
current PIN OK Enter new PIN OK Re-
enter new PIN OK
PIN is changed.
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Turning Off Display (Screen Lock)
Screen Lock
After a period of inactivity, Display turns off to save battery
power (Screen lock active). Screen lock prevents accidental
Touchscreen operation.
To activate Screen lock manually, Press when Display is
turned on.
・Set Screen lock to be activated when handset is placed in
pocket as needed. See "On/Off with Motion Settings" for
details.
If Screen Lock Activates while Playing
Music
Music continues to play. For operation, Press to open
lock screen and use operation panel (operations may vary
depending on application).
Unlocking Screen
When Display is turned off (Screen lock active),
Lock screen appears.
In lock screen, Drag or up
Screen is unlocked.
・For enhanced security, set handset to require pattern
drawing, password/Lock No. entry, or fingerprint
authentication for unlocking screen as needed. See "Lock &
Security Settings" for details.
Other Methods for Turning On Display
Set Display to turn on when handset is picked up
(Grip Magic) or when Display is Flicked (Sweep ON). See
"Operating by Gripping Handset (Grip Magic)" and "On/Off
with Motion Settings" for details.
Using Fingerprint Authentication
Function
Fingerprint Authentication Function
Fingerprint authentication can be performed by touching
Fingerprint Sensor with your finger.
Use this function to unlock screen, activate applications, etc.
Fingerprint Authentication Function
Usage Notes
Observe the following when using the fingerprint
authentication function.
・Fingerprint authentication is based on the feature
information of a fingerprint. Fingerprint authentication
may be unavailable for users whose fingerprints have
relatively small features.
・Authentication performance (likelihood of successful
authentication when you touch Fingerprint Sensor
correctly) varies with usage status. If your finger
is in any of the following conditions, saving your
fingerprint may be difficult or fingerprint authentication
performance may degrade. Note that authentication
performance may be improved by taking appropriate
action according to your finger's condition (e.g., by
washing your hand, wiping your hand, using a different
finger for authentication, or saving a wider part of your
finger).
・Wrinkled with moisture (e.g., after a bath)
・Wet with water, sweat or other liquid
・Dry
・Greasy (with hand cream, etc.)
・Stained with mud or oil
・Rough or damaged (cut, sore, etc.)
・Fingerprint is faint (finger surface is worn)
・Fingerprint is deformed due to weight gain or loss
・Finger surface condition at the time of authentication
is extremely different than when fingerprint was saved
・Fingerprint authentication technology does not guarantee
successful personal authentication/verification. SoftBank
Corp. is not liable for any damages resulting from use
of handset by third party or lost opportunities to use
handset.
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Saving Fingerprints
Save your fingerprints for fingerprint authentication.
・Up to five fingerprints can be saved.
In app sheet, (Settings) Lock & Security
Lock & Security menu opens.
Fingerprint settings
Fingerprint settings appear.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
SET UP SCREEN LOCK
Set pattern/Lock No./password for unlocking screen
Fingerprint settings appear.
・Use as a secondary screen unlock option (in case of
fingerprint authentication failure).
・For details on screen unlock options, see "Lock & Security
Settings."
Tap destination (e.g., Add new item )
Touch Fingerprint Sensor with your finger and release it when
handset vibrates
・Touch repeatedly, moving your finger slightly with each
touch.
・Repeat until the percentage is 100%.
・If the fingerprint is already saved, use a different finger.
OK Not now
・To activate an application, etc. when fingerprint
authentication is performed, Tap Continue to register
shortcut next then set the application, etc.
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DONE
Fingerprint is saved.
To save another fingerprint, Tap Add new item .
Secondary Screen Unlock Option
Do not forget pattern, Lock No. or password set as a
secondary screen unlock option.
Fingerprint Saving Operations
Setting/Changing Names of Saved Fingerprints
In Fingerprint settings, Tap saved fingerprint
Rename Enter name OK
Setting a Shortcut for Activating an
Application, Etc. when Fingerprint
Authentication Succeeds
In Fingerprint settings, Tap saved fingerprint Edit
shortcut Tap shortcut type (e.g., Application )
Tap/set function to activate with shortcut
・If a shortcut is already set, it is overwritten.
Deleting Shortcuts
In Fingerprint settings, Tap saved fingerprint Delete
shortcut
Deleting Fingerprints
In Fingerprint settings, Tap saved fingerprint Delete
fingerprint OK
Troubleshooting
Q. Failed to save a fingerprint
A. Touch the sensor with a little more pressure. Using a
different finger may also solve the problem.
Fingerprint Sensor Usage Notes
Observe the following when using Fingerprint Sensor.
・Do not strike Fingerprint Sensor or subject it to strong
impact. May result in breakage or malfunction. In
addition, do not scratch the sensor surface or poke it
with a sharp object (a ballpoint pen, pin, etc.).
・Do not place a sticker, label, etc. on or apply ink to the
Fingerprint Sensor surface.
・If dust or grease is adhered to Fingerprint Sensor,
scanning fingerprints may be difficult or fingerprint
authentication performance may degrade. Clean the
Fingerprint Sensor surface from time to time.
・If the contact time is too short or too long, fingerprint
may not be recognized correctly. Hold your finger as
straight as possible so that the center of the whorl of
your fingerprint touches the center of the sensor.
・Fingerprint Sensor may not activate if you start saving
your fingerprint or performing authentication with your
finger on the sensor. Release it and retry.
Performing Fingerprint Authentication
In screen for fingerprint authentication, touch Fingerprint
Sensor with your finger
Fingerprint is authenticated.
Tip
To perform fingerprint authentication immediately after
picking up handset, enable Grip Magic beforehand. See
"Operating by Gripping Handset (Grip Magic)" for details.
Troubleshooting
Q. Fingerprint authentication fails
A. Release your finger from Fingerprint Sensor and retry.
Alternatively, to unlock screen, Drag or up and
use the secondary screen unlock option set when saving
the fingerprint.
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Updating Software
Software Updates
At specified time, handset automatically checks for/downloads
firmware updates as required.
・Software Update cannot be performed if application or
function is in use.
・Alternatively, update firmware manually.
Software Update Cautions
Applications
Applications may be updated or newly added, or names,
icons, operations and user interfaces of applications may
be changed.
During Update
Handset cannot be used until Software Update completes;
it may take some time to complete.
Data Backup
Saved data may be lost depending on condition of handset
(malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.). It is
recommended that you back up important data before
updating software. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for
damages from loss of data.
Updating Software Manually
Operate handset where signal reception is good and without
changing location. Also operate with adequate battery charge.
Signal becoming weak or Battery becoming low during an
update may cause an update failure.
・Remove Micro USB Cable (optional accessory) from handset
beforehand; otherwise, Software Update may not complete
properly.
・An update failure may disable handset.
In app sheet, (Settings) About phone
Software update
Software Update menu opens.
Software Update YES Follow onscreen prompts
Software Update starts.
Software Update Operations
Enabling/Disabling Automatic Updates
In Software Update menu, Automatic Update Settings
NOT AUTOMATICALLY UPDATE or AUTOMATICALLY
UPDATE OK
Changing Automatic Update Start Time
In Software Update menu, Update Schedule Settings
Select time OK OK
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Handset Interface
Lock Screen Basics........................................................... 52
Home Screen Basics.......................................................... 54
Icons at Display Top (Status Bar)...................................55
Checking Handset Status & Notifications (Notifications
Window/Quick Settings Window).................................... 56
Customizing Home Screen................................................ 58
Capturing Screenshots (Clip Now)...................................63
Scrolling Screen Automatically (ScrollAuto)...................66
Disabling Touch Operation Temporarily (Childlock)....... 67
Copying Onscreen Text (Copy Anywhere)....................... 67
Writing Notes on Display (KAKU Notepad).....................68
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Lock Screen Basics
Lock screen appears at power on or when is Pressed
while Display is turned off (Screen lock active).
From lock screen, unlock screen, activate an application such
as Phone or Calendar, etc.
Lock Screen Layout
Notifications of incoming calls/messages or from
applications, etc. appear here.
Show message set for lock screen.
1
Flick up for applications, settings, etc.
Date and time
2
Flick or up to unlock screen.
Flick up to activate SHCamera.
1 Set message for lock screen beforehand. See "Lock &
Security Settings" for details.
2 When emopa is configured, messages and news from emopa
appear (emopa area). In this case, date and time appear at
Display top. For details on emopa, see "エモパーを利用する
(http://help.mb.softbank.jp/aquos-xx3/pc/09-01.html)"
(Japanese).
Activating Applications
Activate applications from lock screen as follows.
In lock screen, Flick up
Application window opens.
Tap application
Application activates.
Viewing Tutorial on Handset Functions
In application window, Let's Try! Follow onscreen
prompts
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Changing Shortcuts
In lock screen, Flick up
(Lock screen settings)
Tap shortcut to change
Tap shortcut type (e.g., Application )
Tap/set function to activate with shortcut
Shortcut is set.
Notifications (Missed Calls, New
Messages, Etc.)
Notification appears in lock screen for missed calls, new
messages and information from applications.
Tap notification twice to open it.
Notification Count & Grouping
Notifications may be grouped depending on the number of
unread notifications. To show all notifications, Tap the
bottom notification twice.
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Home Screen Basics
Most operations start from Home Screen.
To change Home Screen, switch to another home screen app.
Toggling Sheets and Pages
Most operations start from Home Screen. Home Screen
consists of two sheets; activate applications in app sheet,
and access widgets or save shortcuts to frequently-used
applications in desktop sheet.
Flick left/right to toggle sheets.
App sheet consists of multiple pages.
Flick up/down to toggle pages.
・Adding shortcuts to desktop sheet may add pages to it.
Flick up/down to toggle pages.
App Sheet Layout
Activate applications.
Larger dot indicates current page position.
Tap to toggle pages.
Dock
Activate applications quickly from any Home Screen
sheet.
Desktop Sheet Layout
Use widgets.
Activate applications from shortcuts.
Larger dot indicates current page position.
Tap to toggle pages.
1
Dock
Activate applications quickly from any Home Screen
sheet.
1 Available when application shortcuts and widgets are
added. See "Adding Shortcuts" and "Adding Widgets" for
details.
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Icons at Display Top (Status Bar)
Indicators (new message notification, handset status, etc.)
appear at the top of Display.
Status Bar Layout
Notifications, warnings, etc. appear here. (Notification
Indicators)
Handset status and other information appear here.
(Status Indicators)
Main Notification Indicators
Notification Indicators appear on the left.
・Notification Indicators do not appear in lock screen.
Indicator Description
Glove Mode On
Bright Keep On
Urgent News
Call (Dialing/Arriving/in Progress)
Call on Hold
Missed Call
New Answer Phone Message
New Voicemail
New SMS/S! Mail
New Email
New Gmail
Alarm Sounding/Snoozing/Upcoming Alarm
Calendar Event
Relax View enabled by RelaxAuto
TV Viewing in Progress
TV Recording in Progress
Application Update Available
Application Installation Complete
Data Downloaded
Bluetooth
®
File Reception Request
Mounting SD Card
Screenshot Captured
Screenshot Failed
Screenshot Captured (Clip Now)
More Notifications
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Main Status Indicators
Status Indicators appear on the right.
Indicator Description
Battery Strength
Charging
Signal Strength
No Signal (4G LTE/4G/3G)
4G LTE/4G Data in Use
1
3G Data in Use
Airplane Mode
Wi-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
®
On
Bluetooth
®
Connected
Manner Mode (Standard manner)
Manner Mode (Total silence)
Manner Mode (Alarms only)
Manner Mode (Priority only)
Getting Location Information
NFC Ready
Answer Phone Set
Answer Phone Set (Message Recorded)
Alarm Set
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai
®
Lock Set
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai
®
Lock Set (USIM Card
only)
2
Hiragana/Kanji Mode
Half Alphabet Mode
Half Numeric Mode
Full Alphabet Mode
Full Numeric Mode
Character Code Mode
1 Corresponding indicator appears when handset is connected
to FDD-LTE (SoftBank 4G LTE) or AXGP (SoftBank 4G).
Between these Networks, handset connects to SoftBank 4G
whenever possible.
2 Appears when a USIM Card with NFC locked on another
mobile phone is then installed in handset.
Checking Handset Status &
Notifications (Notifications
Window/Quick Settings Window)
Open notifications, check handset status or change various
settings.
Opening Notifications Window/Quick
Settings Window
Drag Status Bar down
Notifications Window opens.
To close Notifications Window, Tap or Drag bottom of
Notifications Window up.
Drag Status Bar down again
Quick Settings Window opens.
・Alternatively, to open Quick Settings Window, Drag Status
Bar down with two fingers with Notifications Window
closed.
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Notifications Window Layout
Notifications and active functions
Use corresponding functions.
Delete all notifications and close Notifications Window.
Notifications Window Operations
Opening/Closing Quick Settings Window
In Notifications Window, Drag down/up or Tap Display top
Switching between Detailed & Simple Views for
Notifications in Notifications Window
In Notifications Window, Drag notification up/down with
two fingers at the same time, or Pinch/Spread
・Unavailable for some notifications.
Deleting Notifications
In Notifications Window, Flick notification left/right
・Some notifications may not be deleted.
Blocking Notifications from Specific
Applications
In Notifications Window, Touch & Hold notification
Block all ( )
Tap Block all to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・May be unavailable depending on application.
Showing Notifications from Specific
Applications at the Top
In Notifications Window, Touch & Hold notification
Treat as priority ( )
Tap Treat as priority to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Available when Block all is disabled.
Setting Whether to Show Pop-up Notifications
In Notifications Window, Touch & Hold notification for
which to show pop-up notification Allow
peeking
Tap Allow peeking to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Available when Block all is disabled.
Quick Settings Window Layout
Adjust Display brightness.
Toggle Wi-Fi on/off.
1
Set Manner mode.
Enable/disable Auto-rotate screen.
Turn on/off Mobile Light.
Enable/disable Energy saving.
Enable/disable VeilView.
2
Enable/disable account sync.
2
Toggle Bright Keep on/off.
2
Open window for customizing Setting keys.
Open Settings.
Toggle Bluetooth
®
on/off.
1
Manage use of location information.
3
Enable/disable Airplane mode.
Toggle Relax View on/off.
Enable/disable Reader/Writer, P2P.
Enable/disable Glove mode.
Toggle Grip Magic on/off.
2
Open Wireless output menu.
2
1 For target device selection and additional settings, Tap
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth .
2 Corresponding Setting key does not appear by default; add
from as needed.
3 Corresponding Setting key does not appear if Quick
Settings Window is opened from lock screen.
Customizing Quick Settings Window
Rearranging Setting Keys
In Quick Settings Window, Drag Setting key to
rearrange it
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Adding Setting Keys
In Quick Settings Window, Add buttons Tap
Setting key
Deleting Setting Keys
In Quick Settings Window, Touch & Hold Setting
key Drag to Delete
Resetting Quick Settings Window
In Quick Settings Window, Reset
Customizing Home Screen
Set Wallpaper and theme for Home Screen, rearrange icons,
change layout of icons as well as add folders, shortcuts and
widgets.
Setting Wallpaper
Touch & Hold open area of Home Screen
Menu opens.
Wallpaper Setting
Tap option (e.g., Album(wallpaper) ) Follow onscreen
prompts
Setting is complete.
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Setting Theme and View
Touch & Hold open area of Home Screen
Menu opens.
Home settings
Home settings window opens.
Tap theme (Standard, Color pop or Natural)
Tap color, pattern, etc.
Theme is set.
・For Standard in Home settings window, Tap Visible or
Invisible to show/hide icon background as needed.
Home Setting Operations
Changing Wallpaper
Wallpaper set in "Setting Wallpaper" appears by default. To
change Wallpaper:
In Home settings window, Tap graphic above From list
Follow onscreen prompts
・To use Wallpaper set in "Setting Wallpaper," Tap graphic
above Wallpaper.
Showing/Hiding Google Search Widget in App
Sheet
In Home settings window, / for Display
Google Search
Tap to toggle on ( ), to toggle off
( ).
Showing/Hiding Dock
In Home settings window, / for Display Dock
Tap to toggle on ( ), to toggle off
( ).
Showing/Hiding Guide Tab when Switching to
App Sheet/Desktop Sheet
In Home settings window, / for Show guide
tab
Tap to toggle on ( ), to toggle off
( ).
Setting Home Position
In Home settings window, Apps Sheet / Desktop
Sheet in Home Position Settings
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Rearranging App Sheet Pages
Touch & Hold open area of app sheet
Menu opens.
Edit pages
Drag page up/down to target location
MOVE
Page is moved.
・Alternatively, Pinch app sheet to rearrange pages.
Moving Icons/Widgets
In Home Screen, Touch & Hold icon/widget
Drag to target location
Release to place icon/widget.
・To a folder: Drag icon to target folder.
Hiding Applications
Touch & Hold open area of app sheet Application view
setting for application to hide
Tap to show application again. Icon appears at end
in app sheet.
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Changing Icon Layout
Change layout of icons in app sheet (columns/rows per
screen).
Touch & Hold open area of Home Screen
Menu opens.
Home settings
Home settings window opens.
In Layout Setting, Simple / 3x4 / 4x5 / 5x6
Layout is changed.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Select Simple for large icons and text.
Layout Setting Caution
When Layout Setting is set to Simple , desktop sheet is
hidden.
Adding Folders
Add folders to collect icons.
・Folders can also be created in desktop sheet and dock.
In Home Screen, Touch & Hold icon to place in folder
Add to new folder
Folder is added, and icon is saved in the folder.
Drag another icon to group into the folder
Two icons are saved in the folder.
・Alternatively, to create a folder, Touch & Hold open area of
Home Screen, then Tap Create Folder .
Folder Operations
Changing Folder Names
In Home Screen, Tap folder Tap Name entry field at
top of window Enter folder name Next
Tap / /location other than window in Home
Screen
Placing Icons in Folder
In Home Screen, Touch & Hold icon Drag to folder
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Moving Icons Out of Folder
In Home Screen, Tap folder Touch & Hold icon
Drag it out of folder
Deleting Folders
In Home Screen, Touch & Hold folder Peel off
・Move icons out of target folder beforehand.
Adding Shortcuts
Add an application shortcut to desktop sheet.
Touch & Hold open area of desktop sheet
Menu opens.
Add shortcut
Application Tap application
Shortcut is added.
appears for shortcut icons.
Shortcut Arrangement Operations
Adding Shortcut from App Sheet to Desktop
Sheet
In app sheet, Touch & Hold icon Add shortcut
Deleting Shortcuts
In desktop sheet, Touch & Hold shortcut icon Peel
off or Drag to
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Adding Widgets
Add Album, Calendar, etc. as follows.
Touch & Hold open area of desktop sheet
Menu opens.
Add widget
Tap widget
Widget is added.
Removing Widgets
In desktop sheet, Touch & Hold widget Peel off or
Drag to
Capturing Screenshots (Clip Now)
Slide finger along the edge of Display to capture a screenshot.
Capture permanent screenshots for saving as image files or
temporary screenshot for temporary use.
Enabling Clip Now
In app sheet, (Settings) Useful
Useful menu opens.
Clip Now
Clip Now menu opens.
Clip Now ( )
Clip Now is enabled.
Tap Clip Now to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
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Capturing Permanent Screenshots
Capture screenshots for saving as files. Webpages opened
from browser (e.g., Chrome) are saved with their URL.
・Some screens may not be captured, or URL may not be saved.
Touch upper left (upper right) corner of Display
Screen shrinks.
Slide finger to the right (left) along the top edge of Display
Permanent screenshot is captured.
Opening Permanent Screenshots
In app sheet, (Tools) (Clip Now)
Screenshot list appears.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Tap screenshot
Screenshot appears (screenshot details).
・URL appears for webpage screenshots. Tap URL to open
corresponding webpage.
・When Auto-rotate screen is enabled, rotating handset
90 degrees changes screenshot list to screenshot details
automatically.
Screenshot Operations
Sharing Screenshots
In screenshot list, Touch & Hold screenshot ( )
Tap sharing option Follow onscreen prompts
・Multiple screenshots can be selected.
Deleting Screenshots
In screenshot list, Touch & Hold screenshot ( )
YES
・Multiple screenshots can be selected.
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Capturing and Opening Temporary
Screenshot
Capture screenshot of webpage, etc. for saving it temporarily.
Captured screenshot can be opened while using other
applications as well.
・Only one temporary screenshot can be captured. It cannot be
saved as a file.
Touch upper right (upper left) corner of Display Slide
finger down along the edge of Display
Temporary screenshot is captured; portion of screenshot
appears at the right (left) of Display.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Drag portion of screenshot at the right (left) of Display to
the left (right)
Temporary screenshot appears.
・To move screenshot aside, Drag it to the right (left) of
Display.
Deleting Temporary Screenshot
While temporary screenshot appears, Touch & Hold
screenshot ( appears) Drag screenshot to
Setting Clip Now
In app sheet, (Settings) Useful Clip Now
Clip Now menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Clip Now Setting Operations
Viewing Instructions for Clip Now
In Clip Now menu, Help
Setting Whether to Capture Screenshots or
Launch Viewer by Sliding Direction
In Clip Now menu, Slide operation settings From
upper left / From upper right Screenshot /
Start viewer / Disable
Setting Whether to Show Sharing Options after
Capturing Temporary Screenshot
In Clip Now menu, Display share options
Tap Display share options to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Deleting All Permanent Screenshots
In Clip Now menu, Delete All YES
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Scrolling Screen Automatically
(ScrollAuto)
Scroll the screen up and down automatically.
Enabling ScrollAuto
In app sheet, (Settings) Useful
Useful menu opens.
ScrollAuto
ScrollAuto menu opens.
Turn ON/OFF ScrollAuto ( )
ScrollAuto is enabled.
Tap Turn ON/OFF ScrollAuto to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
ScrollAuto Operations
Setting ScrollAuto to Applications
In ScrollAuto menu, Set Apps Tap application(s)
Tap application to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Whether to Show Status Bar Indicator
while Running Target Applications
In ScrollAuto menu, Notify in status bar
Tap Notify in status bar to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Viewing Tutorial on ScrollAuto
In ScrollAuto menu, Let's try! Follow onscreen
prompts
Using ScrollAuto
・The feature may not follow the setting with certain
applications.
Drag up slowly
appears.
When Display is Dragged down, appears instead.
Slide finger to and release
Screen scrolls automatically.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
To change scrolling speed, Tap or .
・Screen may not scroll depending on where you start
Dragging.
・Scroll stops when Display is Tapped or after five minutes.
ScrollAuto Usage Note
ScrollAuto does not work when Display is Flicked or
Dragged quickly.
ScrollAuto supports vertical scrolling only.
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Disabling Touch Operation
Temporarily (Childlock)
Set Childlock to disable touch operation temporarily and
prevent unintended operation.
Setting Childlock
・Answer calls normally.
(Tools) (Childlock)
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
OK
Childlock is set.
Canceling Childlock
When Display is turned off, Unlock screen
・To cancel Childlock when Display is turned on, Press
to turn off Display first.
Copying Onscreen Text (Copy
Anywhere)
Copy text in webpages, images, etc. on Display.
Using Copy Anywhere
・Show content to copy on Display beforehand.
(Tools) (Copy Anywhere)
Copy Anywhere window opens.
Trace over area to copy Drag frame to specify scan area
Text is scanned (scan result window).
Text is copied.
Copy Anywhere Operations
Editing Scanned Text
In scan result window, Edit text OK
Looking Up Scanned Text in Dictionary
In scan result window, Dictionary
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Writing Notes on Display (KAKU
Notepad)
Write notes on Display and save them as images. Attach saved
images to email or share them.
Using KAKU Notepad
・Show screen to add notes to beforehand.
(Tools) (KAKU Notepad)
Pencil palette opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
・Move pencil palette by Dragging toward top or bottom of
Display.
Tap pen ( , etc.) Trace on Display to create notes
・Pencil palette is half-transparent while creating notes.
After completing notes,
Screen with added notes is saved as an image.
Open saved image from Photo in Contents Manager, etc.
About Pencil Palette
If pencil palette is minimized, Tap pen or tool with to
restore original size.
Pencil Palette Layout
Undo
Pens
1
Clip out
1
Enter text
Save
Eraser
Stamp
1
Change background
Save & share/save as PDF
1 Tap again while using to change pen color/thickness, cut-
out method, stamp type, etc.
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Placing/Answering Calls...................................................70
Optional Services..............................................................73
Making Call Settings........................................................ 78
Address Book.................................................................... 79
Hiding Contacts (Secrecy Settings)................................ 81
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Placing/Answering Calls
How to dial directly to make a call and answer a call, as well
as options when a call is arriving/during a call are described.
Support for VoLTE and HD Voice
Handset supports VoLTE and HD Voice for high-quality call
sound. See "Using VoLTE" and "Using HD Voice" for details.
Placing Calls
In app sheet, (Basic) (Phone) Dial
Dialpad window opens.
When missed call window appears, Tap .
Use onscreen dialpad to enter number
・Include area code for landline numbers.
To correct number, Tap to delete digit(s), then enter
correct number.
CALL
Handset dials the number.
・Call begins when other party answers.
To end call, End call
Call ends.
・After calls to/from numbers not saved in Address Book, a
window to add an unsaved number to Address Book appears.
Follow onscreen prompts.
Emergency Location Report
Making emergency calls (110, 119 or 118) automatically
reports handset location to corresponding agency (police,
etc.). This system is referred to as Emergency Location
Report, and notifies location based on positioning from
base stations.
・Location Report does not incur registration/transmission
fees.
・Location/signal conditions affect positioning accuracy.
Always provide location and call purpose.
・Hiding Caller ID (using 184, etc.) cancels Location Report.
However, corresponding agency may obtain location
information in life threatening situations.
・Location Report is not sent for calls made while outside
Japan.
Troubleshooting
Q. Call does not connect
A. Did you dial all digits for the number? Dial all digits
for numbers starting with a "0" area code, etc.
A. Is the signal weak? Change locations and call again.
Emergency Call Cautions
Emergency calls can only be made within the SoftBank
service area.
・Emergency calls cannot be placed when Airplane mode is
active. Drag Status Bar down with two fingers and cancel
it.
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Answering Calls
When a call arrives, Drag Answer down
Call connects.
When screen is unlocked, Tap Answer at Display top.
To end call, End call
Call ends.
・After calls to/from numbers not saved in Address Book, a
window to add an unsaved number to Address Book appears.
Follow onscreen prompts.
Missed Calls
For unanswered calls, notification appears in lock screen.
Notification
・Tap notification twice to check missed call records and
call back as needed.
When screen is unlocked, appears on Status Bar.
Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window, then
Tap notification. When CALL and SMS appear below
notification, Tap to call back or send SMS.
Arriving Call/Answer Phone Operations
Placing Call on Hold
As call is arriving, Drag Answer Holding down
When screen is unlocked, Tap Hold at Display top.
・Caller incurs call charges while on hold.
To answer call, Tap Answer .
To end call, Tap End call .
Answering with Answer Phone
As call is arriving, Drag down Absence Memo
When screen is unlocked, Incoming call
Absence Memo .
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Playing Back Answer Phone Messages
In lock screen, Tap notification twice Tap message
・When screen is unlocked, Drag Status Bar down for
Notifications Window, then Tap notification Tap
message.
・Once playback ends, Display returns to message list.
To stop playback, Tap Stop .
Rejecting Arriving Calls
As call is arriving, Drag down Reject
When screen is unlocked, Incoming call
Reject .
Forwarding Arriving Calls
As call is arriving, Drag down Forwarding
When screen is unlocked, Incoming call
Forwarding .
・Set a phone number to forward calls to beforehand. See
"Call Forwarding" for details.
Stopping Ringtone, Vibration and Charging/
Notification Lamp Illumination
As call is arriving, Press Volume Down Key
Alternatively, Drag down Silent . When screen is
unlocked, Incoming call Silent .
Showing Caller's Name and Photo for Incoming
Calls
As call is arriving, Drag down Display address
book info
When screen is unlocked, Incoming call
Display address book info .
Available when Simple secrecy for incoming calls is
enabled. See "Operating by Gripping Handset (Grip Magic)"
for details.
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Call Window Layout/In-Call Operation
Other party name/number
Other party photo
Call time
Mute own voice.
Adjust volume/quality.
Record call.
End call.
HD Voice call in progress
1
Show dialpad.
Open menu.
Use Speakerphone.
1 Also appears as call is arriving or on hold, and also in Call
History.
In-Call/Voice Memo Operations
Adjusting Call Volume
During call, Volume Up/Down Key
Setting Whether to Use Noise Suppression
Enable Noise suppression for clearer other-party voice.
During call, Volume / in Noise suppression
Tap / to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Use Slow Talk
Enable Slow talk for slower other-party voice.
During call, Volume / in Slow talk
Tap / to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Recording Call (Voice Memo)
During call, Voice Memo
To end recording, Tap Stop .
Playing Back Voice Memos
In app sheet, (Settings) Call Answer
phone Voice Memo List Tap Voice Memo
To stop playback, Tap Stop .
Placing Call on Hold
During call, Menu Hold
To resume call, Tap Unhold .
Connecting/Disconnecting Bluetooth
®
Device
(Headset, Etc.) for Handsfree Conversation
During call, Menu Bluetooth ON / Bluetooth OFF
・Available when handset is paired with a Bluetooth
®
device
with handsfree functionality (e.g., headset).
Opening Address Book
During call, Menu Address Book
Opening Call History
During call, Menu Quote to Call log
Opening Profile
During call, Menu Quote from profile
Placing Current Call on Hold & Calling Another
Number
During call, Menu Add Call Use onscreen
dialpad to enter number CALL
Troubleshooting
Q. Difficulty with call
A. It may be difficult to make a call in a location with
noise.
A. Check the call volume when using Speakerphone. It may
be difficult to make a call with a raised call volume.
Q. The other party cannot hear me
A. Are you covering Mic/Recorder Mic on the bottom
surface of handset with your finger, etc.? Make sure
not to cover Mic/Recorder Mic.
Q. Sound experiences popping during a call
A. Are you moving location during a call? Popping may
occur when switching areas for a better signal. This is
not a malfunction.
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Using VoLTE
VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is a system enabling voice calls over
LTE networks. Compared to voice calls over conventional 3G
connections, high-sound quality calls and reduced time until
ringtones sound are possible (requires separate subscription).
・Available when the counterpart model is a VoLTE-compatible
model from SoftBank. In addition, it is necessary for
both handset and the counterpart model to be within the
SoftBank 4G LTE (FDD LTE) service area, with "VoLTE voice
call" and "Use 4G" enabled.
・VoLTE is unavailable during international roaming.
Disabling VoLTE
In app sheet, (Settings) More VoLTE voice
call ( )
Tap VoLTE voice call to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
VoLTE Caution
VoLTE uses 4G network service, and is unavailable when
4G network service is disabled on handset. If VoLTE is
unavailable, follow the steps below to check whether 4G
network service is enabled ( ).
In app sheet, (Settings) More Cellular
networks Use 4G
If disabled ( ), Tap Use 4G to enable it ( ).
Using HD Voice
HD Voice supports a wide range of audio tones for clearer,
more natural-quality voice calls.
・Available when the counterpart model is an HD Voice-
compatible model from SoftBank.
・HD Voice is compatible with VoLTE and 3G network. Use HD
Voice with VoLTE for voice calls of even higher quality.
Optional Services
Use these optional services for voice calls:
Optional Services
The following optional services are available.
Service Description
Call
Forwarding
Divert all/unanswered calls to a preset
number.
Voicemail
Divert all/unanswered calls to Voicemail
Center; access messages via handset/
touchtone phones.
Call Waiting
1
Answer calls during a call.
Group Calling
1
Merge multiple calls.
Notify Caller
ID
Send or hide your number when placing
calls.
Call Barring
Restrict incoming/outgoing calls by
conditions.
1 Requires separate subscription.
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Call Forwarding
In app sheet, (Settings) Call
Call settings appear.
Voicemail/divert
Voicemail/divert menu opens.
Settings/stop
Divert menu opens.
Always or No answer Enter number
For No answer , Tap WAIT TIME and select ring time as
needed.
OK
Call Forwarding is set.
Canceling Call Forwarding
In Divert menu, Stop call forward YES
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Voicemail
In app sheet, (Settings) Call
Call settings appear.
Voicemail/divert
Voicemail/divert menu opens.
Settings/stop
Divert menu opens.
Always or No answer VOICEMAIL
For No answer , Tap WAIT TIME and select ring time as
needed.
OK
Voicemail is set.
When New Message is Recorded
A tone sounds and appears on Status Bar. To play
message, Tap New voicemail in Notifications Window,
then follow voice guidance.
Canceling Voicemail
In Divert menu, Stop call forward YES
Call Waiting
Requires separate subscription.
In app sheet, (Settings) Call
Call settings appear.
Other service settings
Other service settings appear.
Call waiting ( )
Call Waiting is set.
When Call Arrives during Another Call
A tone sounds; Drag right to answer.
Canceling Call Waiting
In Other service settings, Call waiting ( )
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Group Calling
Requires separate subscription.
During a call, Menu Add Call
Enter number CALL
When call connects, Menu Merge calls
Group Calling starts.
Notify Caller ID
In app sheet, (Settings) Call
Call settings appear.
Other service settings
Other service settings appear.
Notify caller ID Hide number or Show number
Caller ID is set.
Call Barring
Restrict outgoing/incoming calls and SMS messages.
・When attempting to place/send a call/SMS while calling is
restricted, a message appears. Message may take time to
appear in some areas.
Restriction Description
All outgoing
calls
Restrict all outgoing calls.
Bar int'l call
Restrict international calls; while outside
Japan, calls within current country are
allowed.
Local & home
only
Restrict international calls; while outside
Japan, calls within current country and to
Japan are allowed.
Restrict all
incomings
Reject all calls.
Bar if abroad Reject calls while outside Japan.
In app sheet, (Settings) Call
Call settings appear.
Call barring
Call barring menu opens.
Bar outgoing calls or Bar incoming calls Tap option
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Restrict / Not restrict
Restriction is set.
Call Barring Operations
Canceling All Outgoing Call Restrictions
In Call barring menu, Bar outgoing calls Stop all
outgoing calls YES
Canceling All Incoming Call Restrictions
In Call barring menu, Bar incoming calls Stop all
incoming calls YES
Restricting Outgoing Calls to Specified
Numbers
In Call barring menu, Restrict destinations Enter
Operation Password OK Specified phone
number Switch on/off ( ) Call permitted
list <Empty> Enter number OK
Restricting Outgoing Calls to Numbers Saved in
Address Book
In Call barring menu, Restrict destinations Enter
Operation Password OK Restrict address book
( )
Rejecting Calls from Specified Numbers
In Call barring menu, Reject call Specified
numbers Switch on/off ( ) Reject numbers
list <Empty> Enter number OK
Rejecting Calls from Numbers Not Saved in
Address Book
In Call barring menu, Reject call Not registered
numbers ( )
Rejecting Calls with No/Undisplayable Caller ID
or from Payphones
In Call barring menu, Reject call Number not sent
/ Payphone / Unavailable ( )
Troubleshooting
Q. Calling is not barred
A. Are you using Call Forwarding or Voicemail? Calling
may not be barred even if All outgoing calls and
Restrict all incomings are set.
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Making Call Settings
Call Settings
Check call information and make settings. Settable items are
the following.
Item Description
Adding new
contacts to
the address
book
Set whether a window appears after a
call to add an unsaved number to Address
Book.
Quick
responses
Edit an SMS message to send to a caller
when unable to answer.
Answer phone
Play back Answer Phone and Voice Memos
and set operation of Answer Phone.
Voicemail/
divert
Enable and set operation of Voicemail and
Call Forwarding.
See "Optional Services" for details.
Int'l call
settings
Set a country code list for international
calls and Abroad Assistant.
See "Calling from Outside Japan" for
details.
Call barring
Set call restrictions, rejection, etc.
See "Optional Services" for details.
Other service
settings
Set notification of caller ID and Call
Waiting.
See "Optional Services" for details.
In app sheet, (Basic) (Phone)
Settings
Call settings appear.
Alternatively, in app sheet, (Settings) Call for Call
settings.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Call Setting Operations
Setting Whether Window Appears after Call for
Adding Unsaved Number
In Call settings, Adding new contacts to the address
book
Tap Adding new contacts to the address book to
toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Editing SMS Message to Send to Caller when
Unable to Answer
In Call settings, Quick responses Tap message to
edit Enter message OK
Setting/Canceling Answer Phone
In Call settings, Answer phone Answer phone
Mannermode / ON / OFF
Setting Answering Message for Answer Phone
In Call settings, Answer phone Answering message
setting Normal / Drive / Public
Setting Answering Time for Answer Phone
In Call settings, Answer phone Answer time
setting Select time SET
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Address Book
Save phone numbers and email addresses as well as birthdays,
nicknames, etc.
Set ringtones for each contact as needed.
Address Book Caution
Contacts may be altered/lost if handset is left uncharged
or due to accidents, malfunctions, repairs, handset
upgrade/replacement, mishandling, etc. Back up important
contacts and other data regularly. SoftBank Corp. is not
liable for any damages resulting from loss/alteration of
contacts.
Adding New Contacts
In app sheet, (Basic) (Address Book)
Address Book opens.
Add new entry
Window for saving new contact opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Tap item Complete entry
YES
Contact is saved.
Operations when Saving Contacts
Saving Photo
In window for saving new contact, Tap image frame (face
image) Tap save method Save operation
Setting Operation for Arriving Voice Call
In window for saving new contact, Ring Set Tap
item Follow onscreen prompts
・Set operation such as type of ringtone, vibration, etc.
Adding Groups
In Address Book, Add/edit group Add
Tap Group name entry field Enter group name
Save
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Groups
In window for saving new contact, Group setting
Tap group ( ) Decision
・To add a group, in window for saving new contact,
Group setting Add .
・If no groups are saved, confirmation for adding group
appears. Tap YES for window for saving new group.
Enter group name, etc. and Tap Save .
Showing Other Savable Items
In window for saving new contact, Other
・Save chat, nickname, GPS information, organization, etc.
Saving Type of Phone Number, Etc.
In window for saving new contact, Tap type ( , etc.)
Tap type to save
・For Custom, enter type name.
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Saving Multiple Different Phone Numbers, Etc.
to Contact
In window for saving new contact, for item to add
to Enter number, etc.
Deleting Entered Phone Number, Etc.
In window for saving new contact, for item to delete
Saving Contact from Dialpad Window
Save a number entered in dialpad window directly to
Address Book.
In app sheet, (Basic) (Phone) Dial
Tap dialpad keys to enter number to save Add
to Address Book Follow onscreen prompts
Syncing with Contacts on Server
Sync handset Address Book with Google contacts on server.
Also sign in to a Google Account before syncing with a
non-Google Account.
In app sheet, (Settings) Accounts Tap
account type Tap account Tap application or data
to sync ( )
Dialing from Address Book
In app sheet, (Basic) (Address Book)
Address Book opens.
Alternatively, in app sheet, (Basic) (Phone)
AddressBook .
Tap index
・Flick index left/right for hidden indexes.
・Tap selected index again to show subindexes (e.g., D, G, J,
M, P, T, and W for A). Tap subindex for hidden contacts
whose last names' readings start with the subindex.
Tap contact
Contact opens.
at right of number
Handset dials number. Call begins when other party
answers.
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To end call, End call
Call ends.
Hiding Contacts (Secrecy Settings)
Specify contacts as secret entries requiring Operation
Password for viewing.
Specifying Contacts as Secret Entries
Contacts specified as secret are not shown in Address Book,
recipient selection window, etc.
・Phone number is shown for arriving call.
In app sheet, (Settings) Lock & Security
Secrecy settings
Enter Operation Password OK
Secrecy settings appear.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Set contact secrecy
Set contact secrecy window opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
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Tap contact to set as secret ( )
・Multiple contacts are selectable.
Confirm
Secrecy setting for contact is complete.
・Secret mode is set once Display turns off.
Viewing Guide for Secrecy Setting
In Secrecy settings, Guide Disable secret mode for
now / Contact secrecy function
Canceling Secret Mode Temporarily
Cancel Secret mode temporarily to view/use contacts.
・Secrecy settings for contacts can be made while Secret
mode is temporarily canceled.
Drag Status Bar down with two fingers
Quick Settings Window opens.
Touch & Hold
Entry window for Operation Password opens.
Enter Operation Password OK
Secret mode is temporarily canceled.
Changing Operation Password for
Temporarily Canceling Secrecy Settings
In Secrecy settings, Disable secret mode temporarily
Operation password setting OK Enter
current Operation Password OK OK Enter
new Operation Password OK Enter new Operation
Password again OK OK
The setting made here is reflected in Operation
password setting in Lock & Security menu.
Messaging & Internet
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Sending S! Mail/SMS.........................................................84
Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS................................ 86
Using Gmail....................................................................... 88
Using Email........................................................................90
Using the Internet (Chrome)............................................93
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Messaging
S! Mail
Exchange messages with S! Mail-compatible SoftBank handsets
and email compatible devices (other mobiles, PCs, etc.) beyond
SMS character entry limit; attach media files.
SMS
Exchange short messages (up to 160 single-byte characters)
using handset numbers as addresses.
Gmail
Gmail is Google's webmail service. Handset automatically syncs
with Gmail.
Email
Use email (POP3/IMAP4) on handset.
・Set up an email account beforehand.
・Sending/receiving email on handset syncs handset and
mail server; sent/received messages (in the POP protocol,
received messages only) are also accessible from PCs.
Sending S! Mail/SMS
Sending S! Mail/SMS
In app sheet, (Basic) (Mail)
・Alternatively, enter phone numbers or email addresses in
Recipient field directly.
Phonebook / Outgoing History / Incoming History /
Mail Group
Tap Phonebook , Outgoing History , or Incoming
History to select recipients from Address Book, Outgoing
History, or Incoming History.
Tap Mail Group to select a mail group and set all the
members as recipients.
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Select recipient(s) OK
Tap Phonebook , Outgoing History , Incoming History ,
or Mail Group to change the recipient list.
After setting recipients, Tap to check recipients'
phone numbers/email addresses or set them to Cc/Bcc.
・If recipients are set to Cc/Bcc, the message is sent as S!
Mail.
To delete a recipient, Tap and then .
Alternatively, Tap and then Delete recipient .
Tap Subject field/Text entry field Enter subject/text
Tap to attach a file.
・If a subject is entered or a file is attached, the message is
sent as S! Mail.
Send
S! Mail/SMS is sent.
・Failed S! Mail/SMS messages are saved as drafts.
Sending of S! Mail/SMS
S! Mail and SMS Switching
S! Mail and SMS automatically switch at sending, depending
on whether a subject is entered, text length, etc.
・When creating a message, check which it is sent as at top
of Display.
・"New Mail" appears: message is sent as S! Mail.
・"New SMS" appears: message is sent as SMS.
In app sheet, (Basic) (Mail)
Common Settings SMS/S! Mail Automatic
Switching ( ) to allow selection between (S!
Mail) and (SMS) when creating a message.
About Drafts
If is Tapped while creating S! Mail or SMS, the
message is saved as a draft.
Drafts are saved to Draft Box in folder list, and are
indicated as in thread list. Open an S! Mail/SMS draft
to edit and send it.
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Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS
Handset receives S! Mail/SMS messages automatically by
default. Optionally, retrieve messages manually, and also
retrieve all messages saved on the server.
Opening New S! Mail/SMS
When message arrives, new message notification and
Notification Indicator appear.
Tap notification twice
S! Mail/SMS message window opens.
・To open new message from Notification Indicator, Drag
Status Bar down for Notifications Window, then Tap
corresponding notification.
・For two or more new messages, thread list opens.
Spam Mail
Set spam filtering to save messages from senders not
in Address Book to Spam thread list. New message
notification does not appear. To check messages saved to
Spam thread list:
In app sheet, (Basic) (Mail)
Spam mail
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Opening S! Mail/SMS
In app sheet, (Basic) (Mail)
Thread list opens.
Tap thread
Thread details open.
・To open message drafts or unsent messages, Tap a thread
indicated by to open thread details including draft/
unsent messages.
Tap message
S! Mail/SMS message window opens.
Widgets
Add widget to desktop sheet to check message
information. Widgets appear in simple (top of screenshot)
and detailed (bottom of screenshot) views. Check number
of unread messages in simple view. Check date/time and
preview of messages in addition to number of unread
messages in detailed view. Content of latest message
appears if all messages are read.
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Message Operations
Deleting All Server Mail
In thread list, Handle Server Mail Delete all
mails Delete OK
Checking Available Storage on Mail Server
In thread list, Handle Server Mail Check
storage space
Protecting Messages
In thread details, Touch & Hold a message
To cancel protection, Tap again.
Saving Attachments
In S! Mail message window, for attachment to
save ( ) Save
Deleting Threads in Thread List
In thread list, Touch & Hold thread Delete
・To select multiple threads, Touch & Hold first thread,
and then Tap other threads.
Deleting Messages in Thread Details
In thread details, Touch & Hold a message
Delete
Reporting Spam in Thread Details
In thread details, Touch & Hold a message Yes
・Only one message can be selected.
Reporting Spam in S! Mail/SMS Message Window
In S! Mail/SMS message window, Declare Spam
Yes
Listing Addresses of Sender/Recipients in
Thread Details
In thread details, List Address
Listing Addresses of Sender/Recipients in S!
Mail/SMS Message Window
In S! Mail/SMS message window,
Replying to S! Mail/SMS
In S! Mail/SMS message window, /
Enter text Send
Message is sent.
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Using Gmail
Use Gmail (Google's webmail service) as well as your work/
personal email.
Setting an Account
Set up a Google Account or an email account to use Gmail.
When activating (Gmail) for the first time, account setup
menu appears; complete setup.
・Account setup menu does not appear if you are already
signed in to a Google Account.
・To use your existing account, information such as username
(ID), password, and server name is required.
In app sheet, (Google) (Gmail)
Account setup menu opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Add an email address
Google / Personal (IMAP/POP) NEXT
Follow onscreen prompts
Account setup is complete.
Creating/Sending Gmail
In app sheet, (Google) (Gmail)
Message list opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Message composition window opens.
Enter recipient, subject and text
Message is sent.
Operations when Creating Message
Adding Cc/Bcc Recipients
In message composition window, in Recipient field
Enter recipient
Attaching Files
In message composition window, Attach file
Select application Select file
To attach files saved in Google Drive, select Insert from
Drive .
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Selecting Recipients from Address Book
In message composition window, Add from
Contacts Select recipient
Saving Current Message as Draft
While creating message, Save draft
Discarding Current Message
In message composition window, Discard
DISCARD
Opening New Gmail
When message arrives, new message notification appears in
lock screen.
・When Display is turned off, Charging/Notification Lamp
flashes.
In lock screen, Tap new message notification twice
Message window opens.
・For two or more new messages, message list opens; Tap one.
When screen is unlocked, or appears on Status Bar.
Drag Status Bar down, then Tap notification.
Opening Gmail
In app sheet, (Google) (Gmail)
Message list opens.
Tap message
Message window opens.
Operations when Opening Messages
Replying to Messages
In message window, for message to reply to
Create message
To reply to all, for message to reply to Reply all .
Alternatively, to reply, Tap Reply or Reply all below
message.
Forwarding Messages
In message window, for message to forward
Forward Create message
Alternatively, to forward, Tap Forward below message.
Resetting Messages as Unread
In message window,
・Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message to
reset as unread ( appears) .
Deleting Messages
In message window,
・Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message to
delete ( appears) .
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Archiving Messages
In message window,
・Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message to
archive ( appears) .
Syncing Accounts Manually
In message list, Drag down
・Sync sent and received messages manually at any time
regardless of the automatic sync settings.
Using Email
Send/receive email using (Email), an email-only
application.
Setting an Account
Set up an email account to use email.
When activating (Email) for the first time, account setup
menu appears; complete setup.
・Information such as username (ID), password, and server
name is required.
In app sheet, (Basic) (Email)
Account setup menu opens at first activation.
Follow onscreen prompts to set up account
Account setup is complete.
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Creating/Sending Email
In app sheet, (Basic) (Email)
Message list opens.
Message composition window opens.
Enter recipient, subject and text
Message is sent.
Operations when Creating Message
Adding Cc/Bcc Recipients
In message composition window, in Recipient field
Enter recipient
Attaching Files
In message composition window, Attach file
Select application Select file
Saving Current Message as Draft
While creating message, Save draft
Discarding Current Message
In message composition window, Discard
DISCARD
Adding Quick Response Text
In message composition window, Insert quick
response Select text
Opening New Email
When message arrives, new message notification appears in
lock screen.
・When Display is turned off, Charging/Notification Lamp
flashes.
In lock screen, Tap new message notification twice
Message window opens.
・For two or more new messages, message list opens; Tap one.
When screen is unlocked, appears on Status Bar. Drag
Status Bar down, then Tap notification.
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Opening Email
In app sheet, (Basic) (Email)
Message list opens.
Tap message
Message window opens.
Operations when Opening Messages
Replying to Messages
In message window, for message to reply to
Create message
To reply to all, Reply all .
Forwarding Messages
In message window, for message to forward
Forward Create message
Resetting Messages as Unread
In message window,
・Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message to
reset as unread ( appears) .
Deleting Messages
In message window, OK
・Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message to
delete ( appears) OK .
Syncing Accounts Manually
In message list, Drag down
・Sync sent and received messages manually at any time
regardless of the automatic sync settings.
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Using the Internet (Chrome)
Enter search terms or URLs for easy Internet access.
TLS
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is an encryption protocol
that secures Internet transmissions of important/sensitive
information such as credit card numbers and corporate
secrets, providing protection against online threats
(eavesdropping, falsification, impersonation, etc.).
TLS Caution
When opening a secured page, users must decide as their
responsibility whether or not to open the page with use
of TLS. SoftBank Corp. and the Certification Authorities
Symantec Website Security G.K. and Cybertrust make no
guarantees whatsoever to users regarding security of TLS.
Using Chrome
In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)
Chrome activates.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Tap Text entry field at top of Display Enter search term
or URL
Search results or webpage opens.
Chrome Operations
Signing in to My SoftBank
Access My SoftBank to check service charges or reward
points, change contract details (subscribed price plan,
optional services, etc.), check handset email address, use
anti-spam settings, etc.
In Chrome, Bookmarks SoftBank
My SoftBank Follow onscreen prompts
Searching within Current Webpage
In Chrome, Find in page Enter search text
Search results are highlighted.
Saving (Downloading) Images
In Chrome, Touch & Hold image Save image
appears on Status Bar when image is saved. To
open the image, Tap download complete notification in
Notifications Window.
Open saved (downloaded) image from (Downloads),
(Album), etc.
Opening Saved (Downloaded) Image, Etc.
In app sheet, (Tools) (Downloads) Tap
image, etc.
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Adding Bookmarks
In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)
Chrome activates.
Open target webpage
Current webpage is saved as a bookmark.
Bookmark Operations
Editing Bookmarks
In Chrome, Bookmarks for bookmark to
edit Edit Edit each item
Moving Bookmarks
In Chrome, Bookmarks for bookmark to
move Move Select location
Deleting Bookmarks
In Chrome, Bookmarks for bookmark to
delete Delete
Opening Bookmarks
In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)
Chrome activates.
Bookmarks
Bookmarks window opens.
Tap bookmark
Corresponding webpage opens.
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Checking Browsing History
In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)
Chrome activates.
History
History window opens.
Tap record
Webpage opens.
Opening New Tabs
Open multiple webpages in different tabs to switch between
them easily.
In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)
Chrome activates.
New tab
Another tab opens.
Tab Operations
Opening Recent Tabs
In Chrome, Recent tabs Tap tab
Viewing Webpages without Leaving Browsing
History, Cookies, Etc.
In Chrome, New incognito tab Follow onscreen
prompts
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Setting Chrome
Make Chrome settings. Settable items are the following.
Item Description
Sign in to
Chrome
Sign in to your Google Account and make
settings for tabs, bookmarks, history, etc.
View account information.
Search engine Select a search engine.
Merge tabs
and apps
Set whether to show tab browsing history
in recent apps window.
Autofill forms
Enable or disable automatic form entry, or
edit address and credit card information.
Save
passwords
Enable or disable the saving of user
names and passwords by webpages,
confirm/delete webpages that have saved
passwords, etc.
Home page Set a homepage.
Privacy
Set whether to show suggestions for an
access error, whether usage and error
reports are sent, etc.
Accessibility Set text size, etc.
Site settings
Set whether to allow cookies, enable
JavaScript, etc.
Data Saver
Set whether to economize data usage by
compressing webpages before reading
them.
About Chrome
View version information, etc. about
Chrome.
In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)
Chrome activates.
Settings Set items
Settings are complete.
・For some items, additional settings may appear when
Tapping the item.
Camera
Capturing Photos/Videos................................................. 98
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Capturing Photos/Videos
Camera Cautions
General Use
Mind etiquette when using Camera.
Test Camera before shooting special moments.
Do not use Camera in places where shooting is prohibited.
Shot images may not be used/transferred without
copyright holder (photographer) permission, except for
personal use.
If Lens Becomes Dirty
Fingerprints/smudges on lens prevent capturing of clear
images. Wipe lens with a soft cloth beforehand.
Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight
Be careful not to expose lens to direct sunlight for long
periods. May discolor color filter and affect color of
images.
Continuous Recording Time
Recording capacity is 2 GB per file (recording stops when
exceeded). To continue recording, start another session.
Mobile Light Warning
Do not turn on Mobile Light close to eyes, look directly at
Mobile Light when on, or shine Mobile Light in eyes; may
affect eyesight or cause other problems.
Capturing Photos
In app sheet, (Basic) (SHCamera)
Aim Back Camera at subject
・Drag up/down to adjust brightness.
・Drag left/right or Pinch/Spread to adjust zoom.
・Tap subject for focus lock.
・To cancel focus lock, Tap area outside the focus mark.
・Focus lock is not available if Focus Setting is set to
AF OFF .
/Volume Up Key/Volume Down Key
Shutter sound plays; photo is saved to handset memory.
・If focus is locked, alternatively, Tap the focus mark to
capture photo.
To capture photos in succession, Press /Volume Up Key/
Volume Down Key for 1+ seconds.
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Recording Videos
In app sheet, (Basic) (SHCamera)
Aim Back Camera at subject
・Drag up/down to adjust brightness.
・Drag left/right or Pinch/Spread to adjust zoom.
To capture photos while recording video, Tap .
・Tap subject for focus lock.
・To cancel, Tap area outside the focus mark.
・Focus lock is not available if Focus Setting is set to
AF OFF .
Tone sounds and video is saved to handset memory.
Recording in High Speed Record Mode
In app sheet, (Basic) (SHCamera)
High speed record
Aim Back Camera at subject
・Drag up/down to adjust brightness.
・Drag left/right or Pinch/Spread to adjust zoom.
To change frame rate for high speed recording, Tap or
.
Tone sounds and video is saved to handset memory.
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Viewfinder Layout
Front/Back Camera switch
Switch between Front Camera and Back Camera.
Some functions/settings are not available for Front
Camera.
Mobile Light
Change Mobile Light setting.
Settings
Access various Camera settings.
Shooting mode
Change shooting mode.
Record video
Capture photo
Album/thumbnail
Open Album or last captured photo/video.
・Indicators shown in Viewfinder vary depending on shooting
mode.
Troubleshooting
Q. Cannot open Camera/Camera exits suddenly
A. Camera does not open if battery level is low. Charge
handset adequately before using Camera.
A. Continuing to use Camera while handset is warm causes
warning to appear, after which Camera saves captured
image data and exits.
A. Camera exits automatically after a period of inactivity.
Q. Images are dark/grainy
A. Is there a strong light near the subject, or a strong
light source in the screen? Avoid letting a strong light
source (the sun, light, etc.) in the screen. Leaving
handset in a warm place for a long time or where
Camera is in direct sunlight for a long time may affect
image quality.
Q. Images captured with Mobile Light appear whitish
A. A finger or cover near the lens can reflect light from
Mobile Light and cause captured images to appear
whitish.
Music & Images
Listening to Music (Play Music)....................................102
Viewing & Managing Photos/Videos (Album)................104
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Listening to Music (Play Music)
Playback of High-Resolution Content
Handset supports playback of high-resolution audio*.
(* Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz,
176.4 kHz, 192 kHz; quantization bit rate: 24 bit; file
format: FLAC, WAVE)
While playing high-resolution audio, appears on
Status Bar. At the same time, high-resolution audio
playback notification appears in Notifications Window.
・To listen to high-resolution audio at original quality, a
commercially-available speaker, earphones or headphones
supporting high-resolution audio are required.
・When using handset Speaker or Bluetooth
®
devices, high-
resolution audio is played at standard quality (48 kHz/16
bit).
Playing Music
The following file formats are supported.
・3GPP, MP4, MP3, AMR, OGG Vorbis, WAVE, MIDI, XMF,
RTTTL/RTX, OTA, iMelody, ADTS raw AAC, FLAC
In app sheet, (Google) (Play Music)
Listen Now opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Music library
Music library opens.
ARTISTS / ALBUMS / SONGS / GENRES
Tap item Tap song
Song plays.
For SONGS (in ), Tap song directly.
・Depending on category, after Tapping an item, Tap another
item (e.g., album name).
Opening Music Playback Screen
While playing song, Drag playback bar at Display bottom up
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Music Playback Screen Layout
Song image
Toggle repeat all songs, repeat current song, normal
playback.
Drag slider to adjust playback position.
Song rating
Play previous song/play current song from beginning.
Song image
Song title/artist
Show playback queue (list of songs to be played).
Add to playlist, go to artist, etc.
Toggle shuffle playback on/off.
Play next song.
Song rating
Pause/play
Creating Playlists
In app sheet, (Google) (Play Music)
Listen Now opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Music library for item/song to add to
playlist Add to playlist
NEW PLAYLIST
Enter name and description CREATE PLAYLIST
Playlist is created.
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Adding Currently Playing Song to a
Playlist
In Music Playback screen, Add to playlist Tap
playlist name
Song is added to playlist.
Viewing & Managing Photos/
Videos (Album)
Photos/videos captured on handset and downloaded images are
automatically sorted into Event and Map categories.
Viewing Photos/Videos
View captured/downloaded photos and videos.
Image File format
Photo JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WebP
Video 3GPP, MP4, WebM, Matroska
In app sheet, (Album)
File list opens.
・Flick up/down for hidden photos/videos.
Tap photo/video
Photo/video opens (file view window).
For video playback, Tap , then follow onscreen prompts.
To play slow-motion videos, see "Playing Videos Recorded in
High Speed Record Mode."
About File List
Categories in File List
Tap to show file categories ( All , All(Date)
, Folder , Event and Map ) below View Change.
Tap category to access files sorted into the category.
Alternatively, to show file categories, Flick left edge of
Display to the right.
When activating Album for the first time, All file list
opens. Album activates in the last-used state thereafter
(file list or folder list opens).
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Filtering Files by Shooting Mode in File List
Tap to show shooting mode types ( All Video ,
HighSpeed/Slow Video , Rapid Shooting pic , Photo
Sphere and Background Blur ) below Filter Change.
Tap shooting mode type to access files sorted into the
shooting mode. Alternatively, to show shooting mode
types, Flick left edge of Display to the right.
To cancel filter, Tap .
Icons Appearing for Photos in File List
Icon appears for photos, indicating corresponding shooting
mode.
appears for photos captured with continuous
shooting. Tap photo, then Tap in file view window,
to open photos as index at Display bottom (continuous
shooting photo index window).
appears for photos captured in DeFocus mode. Tap
photo, Tap in file view window, then Drag slider
left/right to adjust intensity of defocusing effect.
appears for photos captured in Photo Sphere mode.
Tap photo, then Tap in file view window, to view
photo rotatable 360 degrees from left to right, and top
to bottom. Import photos captured in Photo Sphere mode
to handset beforehand.
Photo/Video Viewing Operations
Using Slideshow
In file list or file view window, Slideshow
・To stop slideshow, Tap image.
Saving Images as Wallpapers or Address Book
Contact Photos
In file list or file view window, Register image
Follow onscreen prompts
Deleting Images
In file view window, YES
If is hidden, Tap Display first.
Zooming In/Out on Photos/Videos
In file view window, Tap Display twice or Pinch/Spread
Switching Views in File List
In file list, folder list, or file view window,
Settings Thumbnail view Multi-tile view /
Grid view / Grid (large) view
Setting Whether to Show Images More Clearly
In file list, folder list, or file view window,
Settings Detail up
Tap Detail up to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Selecting a Range of Photos from Continuous
Shooting
In continuous shooting photo index window, Clip
range Drag / right and left to select the
desired range YES
Photos that have not been selected are deleted.
Selecting Desired Photos from Continuous
Shooting
In continuous shooting photo index window, Tap desired
photo to set as favorite ( appears)
In continuous shooting photo index window, Tap
Display only marked images to show only photos set as
favorites.
Selecting and Deleting Photos from Continuous
Shooting
In continuous shooting photo index window, Delete
selection Tap photo(s) to delete ( ) Delete
YES
Selecting and Saving Photos from Continuous
Shooting
In continuous shooting photo index window, Tap photo
Register image
・Follow onscreen prompts.
Switching Continuous Shooting Photo Index
Window Views
In continuous shooting photo index window, Switch
to grid view / Switch to preview
Playing Videos More Smoothly by Interpolating
Frames (Frame Plus)
In video file view window,
・Video plays in landscape orientation.
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Saving Current Image as Photo (Atokara
Capture)
In video file view window, Drag left or right
to show frame to capture
Current image is saved to handset memory.
To move backward/forward frame by frame, Tap /
or Drag frame left/right.
・To save the current image as a photo and share it, Tap
. Follow onscreen prompts.
Troubleshooting
Q. Cannot open photos or videos
A. The database may be disabled. Connect handset to a PC
using Micro USB Cable, and delete the DATABASE folder
in ¥PRIVATE¥SHARP¥PM on handset memory before
opening photos or videos.
Playing Videos Recorded in High Speed
Record Mode
or appears for videos recorded
in High speed record mode.
In app sheet, (Album)
File list opens.
Tap video with /
/
Video plays.
Tap to play it as slow-motion video (slow-motion video
playback window).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Playback of Slow-Motion Videos
Only large movements in video are played in slow motion
automatically. Edit portions to be played in slow motion as
needed.
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Slow-Motion Video Playback Operations
Editing Slow Motion Playback Ranges
While slow-motion video is paused, Drag / left/
right to specify range
・Ranges set for slow motion playback are indicated in
green on the bar.
・Tap thumbnail to add a slow motion playback range.
To delete a slow motion playback range, Drag / of
the range left/right and overlap them.
To delete all slow motion playback ranges, Remove
slow ranges YES .
If us hidden, Tap Display first.
Saving Current Image as Photo
In slow-motion video playback window,
Current image is saved to handset memory.
If is hidden, Tap Display first.
Changing Slow Motion Playback Speed
In slow-motion video playback window, Super
slow / Middle slow / Slow
If is hidden, Tap Display first.
Sharing Slow-Motion Videos
In slow-motion video playback window, Share
Tap sharing option Send entire video / Send slow
ranges Follow onscreen prompts
Exporting Slow-Motion Video
In slow-motion video playback window, Export
Export entire video / Export slow ranges
Follow onscreen prompts
Exported video is saved to handset memory.
Viewing Slow-Motion Video Playback
Instructions
In slow-motion video playback window, Operation
guide
Note for Playing Videos Recorded in
High Speed Record Mode
Use preinstalled video players ( Video Player and
Photos ) to play videos recorded in High speed record
mode. Those videos may not play properly in other video
players or on a computer, etc.
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Connectivity
Connecting by Wi-Fi.......................................................110
Using Tethering.............................................................. 113
Using Bluetooth
®
Function............................................ 114
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Connecting by Wi-Fi
Handset supports Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). Access the Internet
via household Wi-Fi networks.
About Wi-Fi
Available in the following environments.
Environment Description
At home
Connect handset to your Wi-Fi home
network. If you have a broadband
connection at home but do not have a Wi-
Fi router, consider using a Wi-Fi router by
FON offered by SoftBank Corp. If you are
using a Wi-Fi router by FON, refer to the
"Fonルーターかんたん設定ガイド (http://
mb.softbank.jp/mb/special/network/pdf/
wifi_howto_01.pdf) (Fon Router Easy
Settings Guide)" (Japanese).
On the go
SoftBank Wi-Fi spots offered by SoftBank
Corp. are available.
Automatic Updates for Optimizing Wi-
Fi Connection
While using Wi-Fi, updates for optimizing connection may
be received or applied automatically.
Enabling Wi-Fi
In app sheet, (Settings) Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi menu opens.
Off
Wi-Fi is enabled ( On ).
・Access point search starts; available access points appear
upon completion.
To disable Wi-Fi, Tap On ( Off ).
Wi-Fi Operations
Enabling/Disabling Available Network
Notifications
In Wi-Fi menu, Advanced Network
notification
・Available when Wi-Fi is enabled.
Tap Network notification to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Selecting a Wi-Fi Sleep Option
In Wi-Fi menu, Advanced Wi-Fi sleep policy
Tap option
Enabling/Disabling Wi-Fi for Poor Connections
In Wi-Fi menu, Advanced Avoid poor
connections
Tap Avoid poor connections to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
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Setting Wi-Fi Bandwidth
In Wi-Fi menu, Advanced Wi-Fi frequency
band Automatic / 5 GHz only / 2.4 GHz only
Installing Certificates
In Wi-Fi menu, Advanced Install
certificates Follow onscreen prompts
Checking MAC Address
In Wi-Fi menu, Advanced
・MAC address is shown below "MAC address."
Checking IP Address
In Wi-Fi menu, Advanced
・IP address is shown below "IP address."
Connecting Selected Access Points
Enable handset Wi-Fi first.
In app sheet, (Settings) Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi menu opens.
Tap access point
Enter password CONNECT
Handset connects to the access point.
・Password (indicated by WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.) may be found
on a label on your Wi-Fi router. For details, contact the
vendor of the router. For public wireless LAN services, check
the password with your ISP.
・Depending on access point, password entry may not be
required.
Wi-Fi Connection Operations
Connecting Access Points Manually
In Wi-Fi menu, Add network Enter network
SSID Tap Security field Tap security protocol
Enter password SAVE
・Available when Wi-Fi is enabled.
・Depending on security protocol, other fields may also
need to be completed.
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Connecting Using WPS
In Wi-Fi menu, Easy Settings WPS Push
Button Follow onscreen prompts
・Available when Wi-Fi is enabled.
・To connect using the PIN method, in Wi-Fi menu,
Easy Settings WPS Pin Entry , then follow
onscreen prompts.
Troubleshooting
Q. Cannot detect access points
A. There may be multiple access points using neighboring
channels. In this instance, handset may not detect
access points correctly.
Disconnecting Wi-Fi
In app sheet, (Settings) Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi menu opens.
Tap connected access point DISCONNECT
Wi-Fi is disconnected.
・Password entry may be required to reconnect to access
point.
Using Wi-Fi Direct
Use Wi-Fi Direct to establish a Wi-Fi connection with other
Wi-Fi Direct compatible devices with no need for an access
point or Internet connection.
・Enable handset Wi-Fi first.
In app sheet, (Settings) Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi menu opens.
Advanced Wi-Fi Direct
Found Wi-Fi Direct compatible devices appear in Peer
devices field.
If target device does not appear, Tap SEARCH FOR
DEVICES to try searching again.
Tap target device Follow onscreen prompts for
authentication
Handset connects to the device.
・If connection is not accepted after a certain period, the
connection request is canceled.
Tap the connected device and then OK to stop the
connection.
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Using Tethering
About Tethering
Tethering makes handset act as an external modem (like a Wi-
Fi router).
Use tethering to connect a PC or game device to the Internet
through handset.
・Requires separate subscription.
・Use after confirming that handset is updated to the latest
software.
Setting Tethering
When using tethering, several methods are available for
connecting handset with other devices.
Make settings according to connection method and status of
target device beforehand.
Settable items are the following.
Item Description
USB tethering
Set whether to enable tethering via Micro
USB Cable.
Wi-Fi
tethering
Set whether to enable tethering via Wi-Fi.
Set up Wi-Fi
hotspot
Set information such as network name and
security for Wi-Fi tethering.
Wi-Fi
tethering
Easy
Connection
Use WPS to connect handset to other
devices via Wi-Fi easily.
Bluetooth
tethering
Set whether to enable tethering via
Bluetooth
®
.
In app sheet, (Settings) More
Tethering
Tethering menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
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Using Bluetooth
®
Function
Connect handset to other Bluetooth
®
devices (e.g., headset)
for handsfree conversations, or connect to other Bluetooth
®
-
capable mobile phones, etc. to exchange files.
Bluetooth
®
Function
The Bluetooth
®
function is a technology that enables wireless
connection with PCs, Bluetooth
®
devices with handsfree
functionality, etc. such as the following.
Function Description
Sound output Listen to music, audio, etc. wirelessly.
Handsfree
conversation
Use Bluetooth
®
devices (e.g., headsets) for
handsfree conversations.
File transfer
Transfer files between handset and
Bluetooth
®
devices.
Bluetooth
®
Usage Notes
Connection
Bluetooth
®
connection may not be possible with some
Bluetooth
®
devices. In addition, noise may interfere with
wireless or handsfree conversations.
File Transfer
Files may not appear correctly on recipient devices.
Receiving Files via Bluetooth
®
See "Enabling Bluetooth
®
Function, "Pairing Bluetooth
®
Devices," "Connecting to Paired Bluetooth
®
Devices" and
"Receiving Files via Bluetooth
®
(e.g., Address Book)" for
details.
Sending Files via Bluetooth
®
(e.g.,
Address Book)
In app sheet, (Basic) (Address Book)
Address Book opens.
Tap index Tap contact
Contact opens.
Send Send by Bluetooth
SEND (NO IMG) or SEND (IMAGE) ( YES when face
image is not saved)
Tap target device
File is sent.
Global Services
Global Roaming............................................................... 116
Calling from Outside Japan...........................................117
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Global Roaming
Handset is Global Roaming Service eligible. Use the same
handset number outside Japan.
Setting a Cellular Provider
Handset connects to an appropriate cellular provider
automatically by default. To set a cellular provider manually:
In app sheet, (Settings)
More
Cellular networks
Network operators
Tap provider
Cellular provider is set.
・To set an appropriate cellular provider automatically, Tap
Choose automatically .
To search for all available cellular providers, Tap Search
networks .
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Changing Data Roaming Setting
Change setting for data communication outside Japan.
In app sheet, (Settings)
More
Cellular networks
Data roaming ( )
Data roaming is disabled.
Tap Data roaming to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Calling from Outside Japan
Abroad Assistant is installed on handset. While outside Japan,
follow onscreen prompts to place calls easily according to the
country the other party is in.
To learn about roaming areas/rates, etc., see SoftBank
Website:
http://mb.softbank.jp/en/global_services/
Print out roaming area/rate information to carry while
traveling abroad as needed.
Enabling/Disabling Abroad Assistant
In app sheet, (Settings) Call Int'l call
settings Abroad assistant
Tap Abroad assistant to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Calling Japan
In app sheet, (Basic) (Phone) Dial
Dialpad window opens.
When missed call window appears, Tap .
Use onscreen dialpad to enter number CALL
Roaming assistant appears.
・Do not add + before the number.
Japan number
Handset dials the number.
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Calling Landlines & Mobiles within
Current Country
In app sheet, (Basic) (Phone) Dial
Dialpad window opens.
When missed call window appears, Tap .
Use onscreen dialpad to enter number CALL
Roaming assistant appears.
・Do not add + before the number.
Stay country number
Handset dials the number.
Calling Countries aside from Japan
In app sheet, (Basic) (Phone) Dial
Dialpad window opens.
When missed call window appears, Tap .
Use onscreen dialpad to enter number CALL
Roaming assistant appears.
・Do not add + before the number.
Other country number
Country code list opens.
Tap country code
Handset dials the number.
When calling a SoftBank handset, Tap 日本(JPN)
regardless of the country the other party is in.
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Country Code List Operations
Changing Country Codes
In app sheet, (Settings) Call Int'l call
settings User list Tap country/area
CHANGE BY LIST Tap country/area REGISTER
Tap ENTRY DIRECT to enter country name and code
directly.
Deleting Country Codes
In app sheet, (Settings) Call Int'l call
settings User list Tap country/area DELETE
FROM LIST
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Handset Settings
About Settings............................................................... 122
Sound & Notification Settings......................................123
Illumination Settings......................................................126
Wallpaper & Display Settings........................................127
Useful Settings...............................................................130
Battery & Energy Saving Settings................................133
Call Settings................................................................... 134
Mail Settings...................................................................135
Home Applications Setting............................................ 138
Apps Settings................................................................. 139
Storage & USB Settings.................................................140
Memory Settings.............................................................141
Data Usage Settings...................................................... 141
More Settings................................................................. 143
Location Settings........................................................... 145
Lock & Security Settings.............................................. 146
Language & Input Settings............................................149
Backup & Reset.............................................................. 151
Accounts Settings.......................................................... 154
Google Settings.............................................................. 154
Date & Time Settings.................................................... 155
Accessibility Settings.................................................... 156
Printing Settings............................................................157
About Phone....................................................................158
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About Settings
About Settings
In app sheet, Tap (Settings) to customize operation of
handset functions. Handset settings include the following
items.
Item Description
Profile Check handset number, email address, etc.
Sound &
notification
Set ringtone, operation tones,
notifications, etc.
Illumination
Set functions for Charging/Notification
Lamp.
Wallpaper &
display
Set Wallpaper, Display brightness, etc.
Useful
Set useful functions such as Twist Magic,
Clip Now, and Grip Magic.
エモパー
(Japanese
only)
Set emopa.
For details on emopa, see "エモパーを利用
する (http://help.mb.softbank.jp/aquos-
xx3/pc/09-01.html)" (Japanese).
Battery &
energy saving
Save battery power by restricting some
handset features, or check Battery usage.
Call Make call-related settings.
Mail settings Make settings for S! Mail/SMS.
Home
applications
Change the home application.
Apps
Make settings for installed applications
and running applications or check their
information.
Storage & USB
Check memory space of handset memory,
SD Card and USB memory device, mount or
unmount SD Card, erase data on SD Card,
etc.
Memory Check usage of memory (RAM).
Wi-Fi
Enable Wi-Fi connection.
See "Enabling Wi-Fi" for details.
Bluetooth
Enable Bluetooth
®
connection.
See "Enabling Bluetooth
®
Function" for
details.
Data usage Check data usage and set limit.
More
Set Airplane mode or make settings for
Cellular networks, etc.
Location Enable location information.
Lock &
Security
Make security settings including Screen
lock and security codes.
Language &
input
Make settings for display language and
text entry.
Backup &
reset
Back up application data and handset
settings including Wi-Fi password to
Google server, or delete all handset
memory files. In addition, import files
from other mobiles, etc. using SD Card or
Bluetooth
®
, or save handset files to SD
Card (Data transfer).
Accounts
Create/add accounts; sync them as
needed.
Google Make settings for Google services.
Date & time Make settings for date and time.
Accessibility Make settings for user accessibility.
Printing Make settings for cloud printing.
About phone Check handset status.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Settings appear.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
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Sound & Notification Settings
Sound & Notification Settings
Set ringtone, operation tones, notifications, etc. Settable
items are the following.
Item Description
Media volume Set volume for music, videos, etc.
Alarm volume Set volume for Alarm.
Ring volume
Set volume for ringtones for incoming
calls, etc.
エモパー
volume
Set volume for emopa.
Phone
ringtone
Set ringtone for incoming calls.
Vibrator when
receiving a
call
Enable/disable vibration for incoming
calls.
Vibrator
pattern for
incoming call
Set vibration pattern for incoming calls.
Do not disturb
Set priority notifications and incoming
calls/messages.
For new
message
Set ringtone and other options for
incoming messages.
Notification
sounds
Set ringtone for notifications.
Other sounds
Set whether to play operation tones when
Tapping menu items, etc. or to vibrate
handset when Tapping dialpad, etc.
When device
is locked
Set whether to show all notifications
when screen is locked.
App
notifications
Block notifications from applications or
set priority for notifications.
Notification
access
Manage applications that can access
notifications.
Do Not
Disturb access
Manage applications that can access Do
not disturb.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Sound & notification
Sound & notification menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Sound & Notification Operations
Setting Volume for Music, Videos, Etc.
In Sound & notification menu, Drag Media volume slider to
adjust volume
・Sound plays at set volume when releasing finger from
slider.
Setting Volume for Alarm
In Sound & notification menu, Drag Alarm volume slider to
adjust volume
・Sound plays at set volume when releasing finger from
slider.
Setting Volume for Ringtones for Incoming
Calls, Etc.
In Sound & notification menu, Drag Ring volume slider to
adjust volume
・Sound plays at set volume when releasing finger from
slider.
Setting Volume for emopa
In Sound & notification menu, Drag エモパー volume slider
to adjust volume
・emopa speaks at set volume when releasing finger from
slider.
Setting Ringtone for Incoming Calls
In Sound & notification menu, Phone ringtone Tap
option ( Sound/Ringtone , Media Storage , SHSHOW
からダウンロード , etc.) JUST ONCE / ALWAYS
Follow onscreen prompts
To always use selected option, Tap ALWAYS .
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Enabling/Disabling Vibration for Incoming Calls
In Sound & notification menu, Vibrator when receiving a
call
Tap Vibrator when receiving a call to toggle on
( )/off ( ).
Setting Vibration Pattern for Incoming Calls
In Sound & notification menu, Vibrator pattern for
incoming call Tap pattern OK
・Handset vibrates when Tapping a pattern.
Setting Whether to Allow Reminder/Event
Notifications
In Sound & notification menu, Do not disturb
Priority only allows Reminders / Events
Tap Reminders / Events to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Effective when Manner mode is set to Priority only .
Alarms is always enabled.
Setting Whether to Allow Message
Notifications/Incoming Calls
In Sound & notification menu, Do not disturb
Priority only allows Messages / Calls From
anyone / From contacts only / From starred contacts
only / None
Effective when Manner mode is set to Priority only .
Alarms is always enabled.
Setting Whether to Allow Notifications for
Repeated Calls from the Same Person
In Sound & notification menu, Do not disturb
Priority only allows Repeat callers
Tap Repeat callers to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Effective when Manner mode is set to Priority only .
Available when Calls option other than From anyone
is set.
Alarms is always enabled.
Setting Rules to Keep Manner Mode (Priority
only/Alarms only/Total silence) Active during
Specific Hours or Events
In Sound & notification menu, Do not disturb
Automatic rules Weekend / Weeknight / Event
Off ( ) Set items
To add a rule, Tap Add rule .
To delete a rule, Tap it DELETE .
Setting Ringtone for Incoming Messages
In Sound & notification menu, For new message
Select ringtone Tap option ( Sound/Ringtone ,
Media Storage , SHSHOWからダウンロード , etc.)
JUST ONCE / ALWAYS Follow onscreen prompts
To always use selected option, Tap ALWAYS .
Setting Vibration Pattern for Incoming
Messages
In Sound & notification menu, For new message
Select vibration Tap pattern OK
・Handset vibrates when Tapping a pattern.
Setting Charging/Notification Lamp
Illumination Color for Incoming Messages
In Sound & notification menu, For new message
Select lamp color Tap item OK
・If set color is not supported by handset, Charging/
Notification Lamp does not illuminate in that color.
Setting Ringtone, Vibration Pattern or
Charging/Notification Lamp Illumination Color
for Incoming Messages by Contact
In Sound & notification menu, For new message
Individual ringtone setting Select contact Select
ringtone / Select vibration / Select lamp color
Follow onscreen prompts
Canceling Ringtone, Vibration Pattern and
Charging/Notification Lamp Illumination Color
for Incoming Messages by Contact
In Sound & notification menu, For new message
Individual ringtone setting Select contact Cancel
Individual Ringtone OK
Setting Ringtone for Notifications
In Sound & notification menu, Notification sounds
Tap option ( Sound/Ringtone , Media Storage ,
SHSHOWからダウンロード , etc.) JUST ONCE /
ALWAYS Follow onscreen prompts
To always use selected option, Tap ALWAYS .
Enabling/Disabling Dialpad Tones
In Sound & notification menu, Other sounds Dial
pad tones
Tap Dial pad tones to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Disable Dial pad tones to save battery power.
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Enabling/Disabling Tone when Locking/
Unlocking Screen
In Sound & notification menu, Other sounds Screen
locking sounds
Tap Screen locking sounds to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Disable Screen locking sounds to save battery power.
Enabling/Disabling Tone when Charging Starts
In Sound & notification menu, Other sounds Sound
start charging
Tap Sound start charging to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Disable Sound start charging to save battery power.
Enabling/Disabling Confirmation Tones when
Tapping a Menu, Etc.
In Sound & notification menu, Other sounds Touch
sounds
Tap Touch sounds to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Disable Touch sounds to save battery power.
Enabling/Disabling Vibration when Tapping
Dialpad, Etc.
In Sound & notification menu, Other sounds Vibrate
on touch
Tap Vibrate on touch to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Disable Vibrate on touch to save battery power.
Setting Whether to Show Notifications in Lock
Screen
In Sound & notification menu, When device is locked
Show all notification content / Hide sensitive
notification content / Don't show notifications at all
Hide sensitive notification content appears when screen
unlock option other than None or Swipe is set.
Setting Whether to Block Notifications from
Applications
In Sound & notification menu, App notifications
Select application Block all
Tap Block all to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Give Priority to
Notifications from Applications
In Sound & notification menu, App notifications
Select application Treat as priority
Tap Treat as priority to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Show Notifications from
Applications at Display Top
In Sound & notification menu, App notifications
Select application Allow peeking
Tap Allow peeking to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Show Sensitive Content of
Notifications from Applications in Lock Screen
In Sound & notification menu, App notifications
Select application Hide sensitive content
Tap Hide sensitive content to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Listing Applications by Notification Setting
Type
In Sound & notification menu, App notifications
All apps / Blocked / Priority / No peeking /
Sensitive content hidden
Managing Applications that Can Access
Notifications
In Sound & notification menu, Notification access
Follow onscreen prompts
Managing Applications that Can Access Do not
disturb
In Sound & notification menu, Do Not Disturb access
Follow onscreen prompts
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Illumination Settings
Illumination Settings
Set functions for Charging/Notification Lamp. Settable items
are the following.
Item Description
For incoming
call
Set whether to flash Charging/
Notification Lamp for incoming calls.
Illumi
pattern/color
for incoming
call
Set Charging/Notification Lamp flash
pattern and color for incoming calls.
Notification
Set whether to flash Charging/
Notification Lamp for notifications.
Darkening
while sleeping
Set whether to dim Charging/Notification
Lamp during specified hours.
Time settings
Specify hours during which Charging/
Notification Lamp is dimmed.
When start
charging
Set whether to flash Charging/
Notification Lamp when charging starts.
Charging
Set whether to illuminate Charging/
Notification Lamp in a preset pattern
while charging.
When
unlocking
Set whether to flash Charging/
Notification Lamp when unlocking screen.
When ending a
call
Set whether to flash Charging/
Notification Lamp when ending calls.
When
decreasing
display
brightness
Set whether to flash Charging/
Notification Lamp when Display turns off
automatically.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Illumination
Illumination menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Illumination Operations
Setting Whether to Flash Charging/Notification
Lamp for Incoming Calls
In Illumination menu, For incoming call
Tap For incoming call to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Charging/Notification Lamp Flash
Pattern and Color for Incoming Calls
In Illumination menu, Illumi pattern/color for incoming
call Tap flash pattern OK Tap color
OK
Available when For incoming call is enabled.
Setting Whether to Flash Charging/Notification
Lamp for Notifications
In Illumination menu, Notification
Tap Notification to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Dim Charging/Notification
Lamp during Specified Hours
In Illumination menu, Darkening while sleeping
Tap Darkening while sleeping to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Specifying Hours during which Charging/
Notification Lamp is Dimmed
In Illumination menu, Time settings Manual mode
Start time Specify time OK End time
Specify time OK
Tap エモパー mode to dim Charging/Notification Lamp
during your bedtime learned by emopa.
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Setting Whether to Flash Charging/Notification
Lamp when Charging Starts
In Illumination menu, When start charging
Tap When start charging to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Illuminate Charging/
Notification Lamp in a Preset Pattern while
Charging
In Illumination menu, Charging
Tap Charging to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・Illumination pattern does not change when handset is
powered off or when a notification arrives.
Setting Whether to Flash Charging/Notification
Lamp when Unlocking Screen
In Illumination menu, When unlocking
Tap When unlocking to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Flash Charging/Notification
Lamp when Ending Calls
In Illumination menu, When ending a call
Tap When ending a call to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Flash Charging/Notification
Lamp when Display Turns Off Automatically
In Illumination menu, When decreasing display brightness
Tap When decreasing display brightness to toggle on
( )/off ( ).
Wallpaper & Display Settings
Wallpaper & Display Settings
Set Wallpaper, Display brightness, etc. Settable items are the
following.
Item Description
Wallpaper Set Wallpaper for Home Screen.
Shortcuts
on the lock
screen
Set shortcuts for lock screen.
Brightness
level
Set Display brightness.
Screen
timeout
Set a period of inactivity after which
Display turns off automatically.
Press power
button twice
for camera
Set whether to activate (SHCamera)
by Pressing twice.
Relax settings
Make Relax View settings for eye-friendly
image quality.
Quality mode
Select a mode that adjusts image quality
according to application automatically, or
select from other quality modes.
glove mode
Set whether to enable touch operation
even with gloves on.
When device
is rotated
Set whether to rotate Display with
handset orientation automatically.
Font Settings Set font size and font type.
VeilView
Specify setting for VeilView (anti-peeking
function).
Daydream
Set screensaver to activate when Display
turns off while charging.
Display left
percents of
Battery
Set whether to show battery strength in
percent beside battery indicator on Status
Bar.
In app sheet, (Settings)
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Wallpaper & display
Wallpaper & display menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Wallpaper & Display Operations
Setting Image in Handset Memory or on SD Card
to Home Screen Wallpaper
In Wallpaper & display menu, Wallpaper Tap option
( Album(wallpaper) , etc.) Follow onscreen prompts
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Preloaded Image as Home Screen
Wallpaper
In Wallpaper & display menu, Wallpaper Live
Wallpapers / Preset wallpaper Select image
SET WALLPAPER / SET TO WALLPAPER
・For some Wallpapers, additional settings are available.
Follow onscreen prompts.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Shortcuts for Lock Screen
In Wallpaper & display menu, Shortcuts on the lock
screen Tap shortcut to change Tap shortcut type
(e.g., Application ) Tap/set function to activate
with shortcut
Setting Display Brightness
In Wallpaper & display menu, Brightness level
Automatic brightness / Brighten while charging
OK
Tap Automatic brightness / Brighten while charging
to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・Drag slider to adjust brightness.
Setting a Period of Inactivity after which
Display Turns Off
In Wallpaper & display menu, Screen timeout Tap
time
・Set a shorter time to save battery power.
Setting Whether to Activate (SHCamera)
by Pressing Twice
In Wallpaper & display menu, Press power button twice
for camera
Tap Press power button twice for camera to toggle on
( )/off ( ).
Enabling/Disabling Relax View for Eye-friendly
Image Quality
In Wallpaper & display menu, Relax settings Relax
View
Tap Relax View to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Enable Relax View during
Specified Hours
In Wallpaper & display menu, Relax settings
RelaxAuto setting
Tap RelaxAuto setting to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Viewing RelaxAuto Overview
In Wallpaper & display menu, Relax settings
Overview of RelaxAuto
Specifying Hours during which RelaxAuto is
Enabled
In Wallpaper & display menu, Relax settings Time
settings Manual mode Start time Specify
time OK End time Specify time OK
Tap エモパー mode to enable Relax View during your
bedtime learned by emopa.
Setting Image Quality for Relax View
In Wallpaper & display menu, Relax settings Adjust
image quality Drag slider to adjust image quality
OK
To restore the default setting, TO DEFAULT OK
Setting Image Quality
In Wallpaper & display menu, Quality mode Tap mode
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Setting Whether to Enable Touch Operation
Even with Gloves On
In Wallpaper & display menu, glove mode
Tap glove mode to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Enabling/Disabling Automatic Screen Rotation
In Wallpaper & display menu, When device is rotated
Rotate the contents of the screen / Stay in portrait
view
Select Stay in portrait view to save battery power.
・The feature may not follow the setting with certain
applications.
Setting Text Size for Menus, Etc.
In Wallpaper & display menu, Font Settings Font
size General Tap size
Setting Text Size for S! Mail/SMS
In Wallpaper & display menu, Font Settings Font
size Mail Tap size OK
Setting Text Font
In Wallpaper & display menu, Font Settings Text
font Tap font OK
Tap SEARCH DOWNLOAD FONT to search for fonts on
Google Play.
・Depending on the application, changing the font may
prevent text from being shown correctly. Reset to the
preset font.
Enabling/Disabling VeilView
In Wallpaper & display menu, VeilView VeilView
Tap VeilView to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Enable/Disable VeilView by
Covering Display Top
In Wallpaper & display menu, VeilView Switching by
motion
Tap Switching by motion to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Enabling Switching by motion disables Turn off by
putting in pocket in On/off with motion under
Useful .
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting VeilView Pattern
In Wallpaper & display menu, VeilView Pattern
setting Tap item OK
Setting VeilView Density
In Wallpaper & display menu, VeilView Density
setting High / Normal / Low OK
Setting Whether to Play Slideshow while
Charging with Display Off
In Wallpaper & display menu, Daydream Off
/ On
Tap Off to toggle On , On to
toggle Off .
Setting Screensaver Display Options and Images
In Wallpaper & display menu, Daydream Photo
Table / Clock / Photo Frame / Photos
Follow onscreen prompts
・Available when Daydream is enabled.
To check set screensaver, Start now .
Setting Whether to Show Battery Strength in
Percent beside Battery Indicator on Status Bar
In Wallpaper & display menu, Display left percents of
Battery
Tap Display left percents of Battery to toggle on
( )/off ( ).
Glove Mode Usage Notes
Observe the following when using Glove mode.
・Touch operation may not be possible depending on
materials of your gloves.
・Sweep ON operations are not possible with gloves on.
・Disable Glove mode when not wearing gloves.
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Useful Settings
Useful Settings
Set useful functions such as Twist Magic, Clip Now, and Grip
Magic. Settable items are the following.
Item Description
Twist magic
Set actions that occur when handset is
flipped over.
For details on Twist Magic, see "Operating
by Flipping Over Handset (Twist Magic)."
ScrollAuto
Make settings for automatic scrolling.
For details on ScrollAuto, see "Enabling
ScrollAuto."
Clip Now
Set what action occurs when sliding your
finger along the edge of Display.
For details on Clip Now, see "Setting Clip
Now."
Grip magic
Set actions that occur when handset is
picked up.
For details on Grip Magic, see "Operating
by Gripping Handset (Grip Magic)."
On/off with
motion
Set how operation of handset turns
Display on or off.
View with flip
cover
Set whether to show small screen when a
flip cover with view window is attached
to handset.
Self check Diagnose handset or restart in Safe mode.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Useful
Useful menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
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On/Off with Motion Settings
Set how operation of handset turns Display on or off.
Settable items are the following.
Item Description
Bright Keep
Set whether to keep Display from turning
off while handset is held.
Turn off by
putting in
pocket
Set whether Display turns off when
placing handset in a pocket while lock
screen or Home Screen appears.
Sweep ON
Set whether Display turns on when Display
is Flicked while it is turned off (Screen
lock active).
In app sheet, (Settings)
Useful
Useful menu opens.
On/off with motion
On/off with motion menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
On/Off with Motion Operations
Setting Whether to Keep Display On while
Holding Handset
In On/off with motion menu, Bright Keep ON
(Notify) / ON (Not notify) / OFF
For ON (Notify) , appears on Status Bar.
・Hand-held state is determined from handset angle
and Proximity/Light Sensor; usage status may affect
determination of hand-held state.
Setting Whether to Turn Off Display when
Placing Handset in a Pocket while Lock Screen
or Home Screen Appears
In On/off with motion menu, Turn off by putting in
pocket
Tap Turn off by putting in pocket to toggle on ( )/
off ( ).
Enabling Turn off by putting in pocket disables
Switching by motion in VeilView .
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Whether to Turn On Display by Flicking
when Display Off (Screen Lock Active)
In On/off with motion menu, Sweep ON ON /
Enable while holding(When grip sensor is enabled) / OFF
For Enable while holding(When grip sensor is enabled) ,
the feature is available when Grip Magic is enabled.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
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View with Flip Cover Setting
・Set swipe/pattern/Lock No./password for unlocking screen
beforehand.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Useful
Useful menu opens.
View with flip cover ( )
View with flip cover is enabled.
Tap View with flip cover to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Enabling View with flip cover disables Grip Magic ( Grip
magic under Useful ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Flip Covers
For details on flip covers, see the following website.
http://3sh.jp/cp/flipcover/qr.html (Japanese)
Self Check Settings
In app sheet, (Settings)
Useful
Useful menu opens.
Self check
Self check window opens.
START CHECKING
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SELECT FROM PHONE SYMPTOMS / SELECT FROM PHONE
FUNCTIONS
Follow onscreen prompts
Diagnosis results appear.
・Tap diagnosis result for detailed result screen.
Self Check Operations
Restarting Handset in Safe Mode
In Self check window, REBOOT WITH SAFE MODE
OK
・Handset restarts in a state near to its state at time of
purchase.
Exiting Safe Mode and Restarting Handset
In Self check window, REBOOT TO CANCEL SAFE MODE
OK
Viewing Advice Related to Temperature Rise in
Handset
In Self check window, TEMPERATURE ADVICE Follow
onscreen prompts
Viewing Self Check Diagnostic History
In Self check window, Tap the diagnostic history to view
Follow onscreen prompts
Battery & Energy Saving Settings
Battery & Energy Saving Settings
Save battery power or check Battery usage. Settable items are
the following.
Item Description
Energy saving
Save battery power by restricting some
handset features.
Battery Check Battery usage.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Battery & energy saving
Battery & energy saving menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Battery & Energy Saving Operations
Enabling/Disabling Energy Saving
In Battery & energy saving menu, Energy saving
OFF ( )/ ON ( )
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Tap OFF ( ) to toggle ON ( ), ON ( )
to toggle OFF ( ).
The setting switches to OFF ( ) when charging
starts.
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Viewing Energy Saving Overview
In Battery & energy saving menu, Energy saving
Overview of Energy saving
Selecting Functions to be Restricted by Energy
Saving
In Battery & energy saving menu, Energy saving
Advanced settings Set items
Tap an item to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Whether to Enable Energy Saving
Automatically when Battery Level Falls to
Specified Level
In Battery & energy saving menu, Energy saving
Switch by battery
Tap Switch by battery to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
If Energy saving is enabled by Switch by battery ,
disabling Switch by battery does not disable Energy
saving.
Setting Battery Level at which to Enable
Energy Saving Automatically
In Battery & energy saving menu, Energy saving
Battery level to switch Flick value up/down to
specify battery level OK
Available when Switch by battery is enabled.
Checking Battery Usage
In Battery & energy saving menu, Battery Tap item
Battery usage window opens.
Call Settings
Call Settings
Settings can also be accessed by activating (Phone) then
Settings .
In app sheet, (Settings)
Call
Set each item
Setting is complete.
・For details on call settings, see "Call Settings."
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Mail Settings
Make settings for S! Mail/SMS.
Common Settings
Settable items are the following.
Item Description
Message
Notice
Set items that appear in notification for
new messages.
Sound/
Vibration
Set ringtone, vibration and lamp for new
messages.
Thread Mode
Enable/disable conversation thread view
for messages.
Color Style
Setting
Change the screen design.
Font Size
options
Set the font size.
SMS/S!Mail
Automatic
Switching
Enable/disable automatic switching
between S! Mail and SMS at sending.
Show Subject
Field
Set whether to enable Subject field to be
shown in thread mode.
Double enlarge
image
Show small images at double-size.
My Pictogram
Setting
Change the display order of or delete My
pictograms.
Decore Picture
Setting
Change the display order of or delete
decore mail pictures.
Advertisement
Display
Setting
Set whether to show advertisements in S!
Mail/SMS message window.
Mail
Save&Load
Back up/restore message data or export/
import message data in vMessage format.
vMessage format is compatible with other
smartphones and SoftBank mobile phones
(3G).
Spam mail
folder
Enable/disable sorting of messages from
senders not in Address Book to Spam Box.
Initialization Return Mail settings to defaults.
Advanced
Settings
Set whether to delete old messages
automatically, and set number of
messages that can be saved. Check used
space on SD Card and in handset memory.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Mail settings
Mail settings appear.
Alternatively, in app sheet, (Basic) (Mail) .
Common Settings
Common Settings appear.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
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Send/Receive Settings
Settable items are the following.
Item Description
Receive
Settings
Make S! Mail/SMS receive settings. Set
what portions of S! Mail/SMS to first
retrieve and whether to automatically
check new messages when activating Mail.
Send Settings
Make S! Mail/SMS send settings. Set
whether to quote a message when
replying, whether to request delivery
reports for sent messages, and whether to
show confirmations, etc.
Wi-Fi
Connection
Complete setup to send/receive S! Mail
using Wi-Fi.
SMS Send/
Receive
Settings
Set the application used for sending/
receiving SMS.
Display
Progress
Set whether to send and receive messages
in the background.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Mail settings
Mail settings appear.
Alternatively, in app sheet, (Basic) (Mail) .
Send/Receive Settings
Send/Receive Settings appear.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
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Mail Group Settings
In app sheet, (Settings)
Mail settings
Mail settings appear.
Alternatively, in app sheet, (Basic) (Mail) .
Mail Group Settings
Mail Group Setting appears.
Mail Group Setting Operations
Adding a Mail Group
In Mail Group Setting, Add Mail Group Enter group
name OK
Adding Members to a Group
In Mail Group Setting, Tap group Add Group Member
Phonebook / Outgoing History / Incoming
History / Direct Input Select/enter contact to add
OK
Editing a Group Name
In Mail Group Setting, Touch & Hold group Edit group
name OK
Deleting a Group
In Mail Group Setting, Tap next to group Delete
Deleting Members
In Mail Group Setting, Tap group Tap next to
member Delete
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Number/Address Settings
Settable and viewable items are the following.
Item Description
Phone Number View phone number.
Mail Address View mail address.
Change Mail
Address
Navigate to My SoftBank to change mail
address, etc.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Mail settings
Mail settings appear.
Alternatively, in app sheet, (Basic) (Mail) .
Number/Address Settings
Number/Address Settings appear.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Home Applications Setting
Home Applications Setting
Set the home application.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Home applications
Home applications window opens.
Tap home application
Setting is complete.
Deleting Home Applications
In Home applications window, Follow onscreen
prompts
・Preinstalled home applications cannot be deleted.
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Apps Settings
Apps Settings
Make settings for installed applications and running
applications or check their information.
・For details on settings for application permissions and
battery optimization, see "Confirmation at First Activation
of Applications."
In app sheet, (Settings)
Apps
Apps menu opens.
Tap application
App info menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Apps Operations
Setting Integration with Other Applications,
Etc.
In Apps menu, App links Tap application
Follow onscreen prompts
Setting Default Applications for Browser,
Phone, SMS, Etc.
In Apps menu, Default Apps Select item
Follow onscreen prompts
Setting Whether to Allow Other Applications to
Appear over Current Application
In Apps menu, Draw over other apps Tap
application Permit drawing over other apps
Tap Permit drawing over other apps to toggle on
( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Allow Modification of
Handset System Settings
In Apps menu, Modify system settings Tap
application Allow modify system settings
Tap Allow modify system settings to toggle on
( )/off ( ).
Resetting Application Settings
In Apps menu, Reset app preferences RESET
APPS
Enabling/Disabling High-Speed Display Option
In App info menu, High-speed display OK
Tap High-speed display to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
・The feature may not be effective for some applications.
In that case, disable High-speed display. The feature may
also not be effective depending on battery strength and
handset temperature.
・Application may not work properly if High-speed display
setting is changed while it is running. In that case, exit
the application and retry.
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Storage & USB Settings
Storage & USB Settings
Check memory space of handset memory, SD Card and USB
memory device, mount or unmount SD Card, erase data on SD
Card, etc. Settable items are the following.
・Available items vary depending on SD Card status.
Item Description
Internal
storage
View information on handset memory
usage.
microSD
Check files saved on SD Card.
Mount or unmount SD Card, encrypt SD
Card, etc.
For details on mounting/unmounting SD
Card, see "Handset Memory & SD Card."
(Your USB
memory device
name)
1
Check files saved on USB memory device.
1 Appears when the USB host function is in use.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Storage & USB
Storage & USB menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Storage & USB Operations
Checking Files Saved in Handset Memory
In Storage & USB menu, Internal storage Explore
Encrypting/Decrypting SD Card Files
In Storage & USB menu, microSD Settings
Encrypt / Release encryption CONFIRM
Enter Operation Password OK START
・Set Lock No./password for unlocking screen beforehand.
Copying Files in Handset Memory to SD Card
In Storage & USB menu, microSD Settings
Export to microSD YES
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Copying Files in SD Card to Handset Memory
In Storage & USB menu, microSD Settings
Import to phone YES
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Cautions for SD Card Encryption/
Decryption
Observe the following when encrypting/decrypting SD Card
files.
・Charge handset adequately beforehand, and keep handset
charged during the process.
・Set Lock No./password for unlocking screen beforehand.
・Encryption/decryption is not available if there is not
enough free space on SD Card.
・Encrypted SD Card cannot be used on any device other
than the one used for encrypting the SD Card.
・To use encrypted SD Card normally, decrypt the SD Card.
・If you perform Reset all with SD Card encrypted, files on
the SD Card become unusable. Disable encryption before
performing Reset all.
・SD Card becomes read-only when installed in a device
that has been used for encrypting another SD Card.
・To write to read-only SD Card, encrypt it.
・SD Card encryption/decryption may take some time. Do
not stop charging or remove SD Card during the process.
If the process is interrupted, SD Card files may be lost.
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Memory Settings
Memory Settings
Check usage of memory (RAM).
In app sheet, (Settings)
Memory
Memory menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Memory Operations
Changing Memory Measurement Period
In Memory menu, 3 hours / 6 hours / 12 hours /
1 day
Checking Memory Usage by Application
In Memory menu, Memory used by apps Tap each
item
To change memory measurement period, Tap 3 hours ,
6 hours , 12 hours , or 1 day .
Data Usage Settings
Check the amount of your cellular data usage (per month) and
restrict usage.
Data usage is only as tracked by handset, and may differ from
actual data usage statement.
Checking Data Usage
Check data usage.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Data usage
Data usage window opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
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Data Usage Window Layout
Data usage cycle
Show cycle for checking data usage/set cycle reset
date
1
.
Data communication limit line
Data communication alert line
Services used during period
Open menu.
Enable/disable cellular data communication.
Limit cellular data communication.
Data usage
1 Data usage cycle is reset on the same day of every month
(at time of purchase, day before first handset activation);
change reset date as needed.
Data Usage Operations
Enabling/Disabling Cellular Data
In Data usage window, Cellular data
Tap Cellular data to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Time Period for Data Usage to Reset
In Data usage window, Tap data usage cycle (data range)
Change cycle... Flick date up/down to select reset
date SET
Checking Data Usage by Application
In Data usage window, Tap application name at Display
bottom
Limiting/Alerting Data Usage
Set an upper limit and alert amount on data usage beforehand
to receive alerts and notifications of limited usage when the
upper limit is approached.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Data usage
Data usage window opens.
Set cellular data limit OK
Amount is shown on data communication limit line (red).
Drag data communication limit line (red) up/down to set upper
limit
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Drag data communication alert line (black) up/down to set
alert amount
Upper limit and alert amount on data usage are set.
When data usage reaches the alert amount, appears
at top of Display, and when it reaches the upper limit,
notification indicating that cellular data communication is
disabled appears. Follow onscreen prompts.
More Settings
More Settings
Set Airplane mode or make network settings for Cellular
networks, etc. Settable items are the following.
Item Description
Airplane mode
Leaving power on, suspend signal-
transmitting functions.
Tethering
Make settings for tethering.
See "Setting Tethering" for details.
NFC/Osaifu-
Keitai
settings
Set behavior of NFC and Osaifu-Keitai
®
.
Wireless
output
Set wireless output.
Home network
settings
Share images and other data with other
devices over a home network.
VPN Set VPN destinations.
Cellular
networks
Set Network options.
For details on cellular providers and data
roaming, see "Global Roaming."
Proxy settings Make proxy settings.
VoLTE voice
call
1
Set whether to use LTE for voice calling.
1 Requires separate subscription.
In app sheet, (Settings)
More
More menu opens.
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Set each item
Setting is complete.
More Operations
Enabling/Disabling Signal-Transmitting
Functions
In More menu, Airplane mode
Tap Airplane mode to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether Photos or Music Saved in
Handset Memory or SD Card are Viewable/
Playable on DLNA-Compatible Televisions, Etc.
In More menu, Home network settings Home
network server
Set up Wi-Fi for home NW server beforehand.
Tap Home network server to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・To connect from a DLNA-compatible television to
handset, see user's manual for the television.
Setting Network (Wi-Fi Access Point) to Use
DLNA
In More menu, Home network settings Wi-Fi for
home NW server Tap access point for connection
Available when Home network server is disabled.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Handset Name Shown on DLNA-
Compatible Television, Etc.
In More menu, Home network settings Home
network server name Tap Server name input field
Enter name OK
Available when Home network server is disabled.
Adding VPN Destinations
In More menu, VPN Set SAVE
・Set pattern/Lock No./password for unlocking screen
beforehand.
Tap an added VPN to connect/disconnect it. Tap to
edit/delete it.
Enabling/Disabling Data Roaming
In More menu, Cellular networks Data roaming
Tap Data roaming to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Whether to Use 4G LTE & 4G Networks
In More menu, Cellular networks Use 4G
Tap Use 4G to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Adding Access Points
In More menu, Cellular networks Access Point
Names Tap item Set Save
Deleting Added Access Points
In More menu, Cellular networks Access Point
Names Reset to default
Setting Proxy
In More menu, Proxy settings Proxy/port/exclusion
list Set each item OK
Connecting to Network via Set Proxy
In More menu, Proxy settings Enable proxy
YES ( )
Tap Enable proxy to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Whether to Use LTE for Voice Calling
In More menu, VoLTE voice call
Tap VoLTE voice call to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
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Location Settings
Location Settings
Enable location information. Settable items are the following.
Item Description
Mode
Set whether wireless networks and GPS
are used for obtaining current location.
Obtained location information is used by
applications.
Recent
location
requests
View applications that recently used
location information.
Location
services
Make settings for applications that use
location information.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Location
Location menu opens.
Off DISAGREE / AGREE
Setting is complete.
To disable use of location information, Tap On (
Off ).
Changing Accuracy of Location
Information
In Location menu, Mode Tap location mode
・Available when Location is enabled.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
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Lock & Security Settings
Lock & Security Settings
Make security settings including Screen lock and security
codes. Settable items are the following.
Item Description
Operation
password
setting
Set Operation Password to use or change
some functions.
See "Setting Operation Password" for
details.
Screen lock Set screen unlock option.
Make pattern
visible
Set whether to show the line of a pattern
drawn for unlocking screen.
Automatically
lock
Set an amount of time before screen
is locked after Display turns off
automatically.
Power key to
lock instantly
Set whether to lock screen immediately
after Pressing .
Lock screen
message
Show message in lock screen.
Smart Lock
Set whether to unlock screen
automatically by identifying a trusted
device, place, face, or voice.
Fingerprint
settings
Set the fingerprint authentication
function.
See "Using Fingerprint Authentication
Function" for details.
Secrecy
settings
Specify settings for hiding contacts.
For details on Secrecy settings, see
"Hiding Contacts (Secrecy Settings)."
Set up USIM
card lock
Set whether to require PIN entry for
handset use when powering on.
See "USIM PIN" for details.
Encrypt phone Shows that handset is encrypted.
Visible
passwords
Show/hide entered password characters.
Device
administrators
Enable/disable handset management
functions.
Unknown
sources
Enable/disable installation of non-Google
Play applications.
Storage type Check storage type.
Use secure
credentials
Enable/disable access by applications to
secure certificates and other credentials.
Install
certificates
Install encrypted credentials.
Clear
credentials
Delete all credentials and reset
credentials storage password.
Trust agents Show/hide trusted agents.
Screen pinning
Make only specified application accessible
on handset.
Apps with
usage access
Manage applications that can access
application usage history data.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Lock & Security
Lock & Security menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Lock & Security Operations
Disabling Screen Lock
In Lock & Security menu, Screen lock None
When screen unlock option other than None or
Swipe is set, after Tapping Screen lock , unlock
screen to proceed.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Requiring Dragging for Unlocking Screen
In Lock & Security menu, Screen lock Swipe
When screen unlock option other than None or
Swipe is set, after Tapping Screen lock , unlock
screen to proceed.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
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Requiring Pattern Drawing for Unlocking Screen
In Lock & Security menu, Screen lock Pattern
Set whether to require pattern drawing to start handset
CONTINUE Draw pattern CONTINUE
Draw pattern again CONFIRM
When screen unlock option other than None or
Swipe is set, after Tapping Screen lock , unlock
screen to proceed.
When screen unlock option is None or Swipe , after
Tapping CONFIRM , select how you want to handle
notifications when screen is locked.
・When drawing a pattern to unlock screen, input is
disabled for 30 seconds after five consecutive failed
attempts.
Requiring Lock No. Entry for Unlocking Screen
In Lock & Security menu, Screen lock Lock No.
Set whether to require Lock No. entry to start handset
CONTINUE Enter Lock No. CONTINUE
Re-enter Lock No. OK
When screen unlock option other than None or
Swipe is set, after Tapping Screen lock , unlock
screen to proceed.
When screen unlock option is None or Swipe ,
after Tapping OK , select how you want to handle
notifications when screen is locked.
・When entering Lock No. to unlock screen, input is
disabled for 30 seconds after five consecutive failed
attempts.
Requiring Password Entry for Unlocking Screen
In Lock & Security menu, Screen lock Password
Set whether to require password entry to start
handset CONTINUE Enter password
CONTINUE Re-enter password OK
When screen unlock option other than None or
Swipe is set, after Tapping Screen lock , unlock
screen to proceed.
When screen unlock option is None or Swipe ,
after Tapping OK , select how you want to handle
notifications when screen is locked.
・When entering password to unlock screen, input is
disabled for 30 seconds after five consecutive failed
attempts.
Setting Whether to Show the Line of a Pattern
Drawn for Unlocking Screen
In Lock & Security menu, Make pattern visible
Tap Make pattern visible to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Appears when screen unlock option is Pattern .
Setting an Amount of Time before Screen is
Locked after Display Turns Off Automatically
In Lock & Security menu, Automatically lock Tap
item
Appears when screen unlock option is Pattern , Lock
No. , or Password .
Setting Whether to Lock Screen Immediately
after Pressing
In Lock & Security menu, Power key to lock instantly
Tap Power key to lock instantly to toggle on ( )/
off ( ).
Appears when screen unlock option is Pattern , Lock
No. , or Password .
Showing Message in Lock Screen
In Lock & Security menu, Lock screen message Enter
message SAVE
Unlocking Screen Automatically when Tapping
Handset to IC Card (NFC) or when Bluetooth
®
Device is Connected
In Lock & Security menu, Smart Lock Enter pattern/
Lock No./password Trusted devices ADD
TRUSTED DEVICE Bluetooth / NFC Follow
onscreen prompts
・If a Bluetooth
®
device is set as a trusted device, screen
is unlocked while handset is connected to the Bluetooth
®
device. If an IC card (NFC) is set as a trusted device,
screen is unlocked when the IC card (NFC) is placed on
the back of handset in lock screen.
・Set pattern/Lock No./password for unlocking screen
beforehand.
To select Bluetooth , enable Bluetooth
®
and pair
handset with a Bluetooth
®
device beforehand.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Deleting IC Cards (NFC)/Bluetooth
®
Devices
Saved as Trusted Devices
In Lock & Security menu, Smart Lock Enter pattern/
Lock No./password Trusted devices Tap IC card/
Bluetooth
®
device OK / REMOVE TRUSTED DEVICE
Unlocking Screen Automatically in Specified
Locations
In Lock & Security menu, Smart Lock Enter pattern/
Lock No./password Trusted places Home / Add
trusted place Follow onscreen prompts
・Set pattern/Lock No./password for unlocking screen
beforehand.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
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Deleting Locations Saved as Trusted Places
In Lock & Security menu, Smart Lock Enter pattern/
Lock No./password Trusted places Tap location
Delete
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Unlocking Screen Automatically Using Face
Recognition
In Lock & Security menu, Smart Lock Enter pattern/
Lock No./password Trusted face SET UP
NEXT Align face with guide appears
NEXT DONE
・Face recognition starts automatically when Display turns
on, then screen is unlocked.
・Set pattern/Lock No./password for unlocking screen
beforehand.
To improve face recognition accuracy, Tap Improve face
matching . Follow onscreen prompts.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Deleting Face Recognition Setting
In Lock & Security menu, Smart Lock Enter pattern/
Lock No./password Trusted face Remove trusted
face REMOVE
Unlocking Screen when Saying "OK Google" to
Handset
In Lock & Security menu, Smart Lock Enter pattern/
Lock No./password Trusted voice Trusted
voice ( ) Enter pattern/Lock No./password
OK
・Set pattern/Lock No./password for unlocking screen
beforehand.
・Sign in to a Google Account beforehand.
Tap Trusted voice to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Keeping Screen Unlocked while Carrying
Handset after Unlocking Screen Once
In Lock & Security menu, Smart Lock Enter pattern/
Lock No./password On-body detection Off
( )
・Set pattern/Lock No./password for unlocking screen
beforehand.
To cancel the setting, Tap On ( Off ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Showing/Hiding Entered Password Characters
In Lock & Security menu, Visible passwords
Tap Visible passwords to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Enabling/Disabling Handset Management
Applications
In Lock & Security menu, Device administrators Tap
application Follow onscreen prompts
Enabling/Disabling Installation of Non-Google
Play Applications
In Lock & Security menu, Unknown sources
Tap Unknown sources to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Enabling/Disabling Access by Applications to
Secure Certificates and Other Credentials
In Lock & Security menu, Use secure credentials
System / User Tap certificate Flick screen to
show bottom of certificate DISABLE / ENABLE
OK
Installing Encrypted Credentials
In Lock & Security menu, Install certificates Follow
onscreen prompts
・Set pattern/Lock No./password for unlocking screen
beforehand.
・Credentials may be required when setting a Wi-Fi
network. How to obtain credentials depends on issuer.
Deleting All Credentials and Resetting
Credentials Storage Password
In Lock & Security menu, Clear credentials OK
・By erasing credentials storage, all VPN settings are also
erased.
Showing/Hiding Trusted Agents
In Lock & Security menu, Trust agents Tap agent
name
・Set pattern/Lock No./password for unlocking screen
beforehand.
Tap agent name to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Using Screen Pinning (Making Only Specified
Application Accessible)
In Lock & Security menu, Screen pinning Off
( ) Activate target application
GOT IT
To cancel screen pinning, Touch & Hold and at
the same time.
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Requiring Screen Unlock Operation when
Canceling Screen Pinning
In Lock & Security menu, Screen pinning
Authentication when unpinning ( ) Tap
screen unlock option for canceling screen pinning Set
pattern/Lock No./password
・Enable Screen pinning beforehand.
・If pattern/Lock No./password is already set for unlocking
screen, Tapping Authentication when unpinning toggles
on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Applications that Can Access
Application Usage History Data
In Lock & Security menu, Apps with usage access
Follow onscreen prompts
Screen Lock Cautions
Observe the following when locking screen.
・Do not forget pattern, Lock No. or password set for
unlocking screen (write it down if necessary). If you
forget it, visit a nearest SoftBank Shop for recovery
procedure. Note that your files and settings are lost
during the recovery process.
・If pattern, Lock No. or password is set as screen unlock
option and corresponding action is set as requirement for
starting handset, it is necessary to draw the pattern,
enter the Lock No. or enter the password when starting
handset. In this case, after 10 and 20 consecutive failed
entry attempts, handset must be restarted for retry.
Note that handset is initialized after 30 consecutive
failed attempts.
Language & Input Settings
Language & Input Settings
Make settings for display language and text entry. Settable
items are the following.
Item Description
Language Select display language.
Current
Keyboard
Set default input method.
Google
Keyboard
Set functioning of Google Keyboard.
S-Shoin Set functioning of S-Shoin.
Google voice
typing
Set voice input options.
Text-to-
speech output
Set text-to-speech options.
Spell checker
Enable/disable spelling check during text
entry.
Personal
dictionary
Save words to personal dictionary.
Pointer speed Set pointer speed for mouse/trackpad use.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Language & input
Language & input menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
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Language & Input Operations
Selecting Display Language
In Language & input menu, Language Tap language
Setting Default Input Method
In Language & input menu, Current Keyboard Tap
input method
To add/remove input method, Tap CHOOSE KEYBOARDS
, then follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Functioning of Google Keyboard
In Language & input menu, Google Keyboard Tap
item Follow onscreen prompts
Setting Language for Voice Input
In Language & input menu, Google voice typing
Languages Tap language SAVE
・Touch & Hold language to set it as the primary language.
Setting Whether to Start Voice Search when
Saying "OK Google" to Handset with
(Google) Active
In Language & input menu, Google voice typing "Ok
Google" detection From the Google app
Tap From the Google app to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
・May be unavailable depending on voice language (language
for voice input).
Setting Whether to Start Voice Search when
Saying "OK Google" to Handset with Display On
In Language & input menu, Google voice typing "Ok
Google" detection From any screen
・Sign in to a Google Account beforehand.
Available when From the Google app is enabled.
Tap From any screen to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・An initial setting screen appears the first time the
setting is enabled ( ). Follow onscreen prompts.
When Personal results is enabled ( ), contacts and
other personal information also appear in voice search
results in lock screen.
To perform initial setting again, Tap Retrain voice
model .
To delete initial setting, Delete voice model OK ;
From any screen is disabled ( ).
Setting Speech Output for Voice Input
In Language & input menu, Google voice typing
Speech output Tap item
If Hands-free only is selected, speech output is
available when a headset is connected.
Checking Details on Languages Installed for
Speech Recognition
In Language & input menu, Google voice typing
Offline speech recognition Tap language
Downloading Languages for Speech Recognition
In Language & input menu, Google voice typing
Offline speech recognition ALL Tap language
DOWNLOAD
Setting Update Method for Languages for
Speech Recognition
In Language & input menu, Google voice typing
Offline speech recognition AUTO-UPDATE Tap
option
Enabling/Disabling Blocking of Offensive Words
In Language & input menu, Google voice typing
Block offensive words
Tap Block offensive words to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Enabling/Disabling Audio Recording with a
Bluetooth
®
Headset
In Language & input menu, Google voice typing
Bluetooth headset
Tap Bluetooth headset to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Setting Voice Synthesis Engine for Text-to-
Speech Engine
In Language & input menu, Text-to-speech output
Tap engine
Tap to set operation of the speech synthesis engine.
Setting Speed of Text-to-Speech
In Language & input menu, Text-to-speech output
Speech rate Tap speech rate
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Playing Sample
In Language & input menu, Text-to-speech output
Listen to an example
Checking Status of Default Language
In Language & input menu, Text-to-speech output
Default language status
Enabling/Disabling Spelling Check during Text
Entry
In Language & input menu, Spell checker Off
/ On
Tap Off to toggle On , On to
toggle Off .
To select a language for spelling check, Tap Language .
Tap for Google Spell Checker to set operation of
Spell checker.
Saving Words to Personal Dictionary
In Language & input menu, Personal dictionary
Tap Type a word field Enter word Next
Enter keyword Done
Deleting Words Added to Personal Dictionary
In Language & input menu, Personal dictionary Tap
word
Setting Speed of Pointer for Mouse/Trackpad
In Language & input menu, Pointer speed Drag slider
to adjust speed OK
・Pointer is faster the longer the bar is.
Backup & Reset
Back up application data and handset settings including Wi-Fi
password to Google server, or delete all handset memory files.
In addition, import files from other mobiles, etc. using SD
Card or Bluetooth
®
, or save handset files to SD Card (Data
transfer).
Backup & Reset
Item Description
Back up my
data
Back up application data, Wi-Fi password,
etc. to Google server.
Backup
account
Set accounts for backing up data.
Automatic
restore
Enable/disable recovery of backed up
settings and data for re-installation of
applications.
Data transfer
Import files from other mobiles, etc. using
SD Card or Bluetooth
®
, or save handset
files to SD Card. See "Importing Files
from SD Card," "Importing Contacts via
Bluetooth
®
" and "Saving Files to SD Card"
for details.
Network
settings reset
Reset all network-related settings.
Reset all Delete all handset memory files.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Backup & reset
Backup & reset menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
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Backup & Reset Operations
Setting Whether to Back Up Application Data,
Wi-Fi Password, Etc. to Google Server
In Backup & reset menu, Back up my data On (
)/ Off ( )
Tap Off to toggle On , On to
toggle Off .
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Account for Backup
In Backup & reset menu, Backup account Select
account
・Available when Back up my data is enabled.
Enabling/Disabling Automatic Restore
In Backup & reset menu, Automatic restore
Tap Automatic restore to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
・Available when Back up my data is enabled.
Resetting All Network-related Settings
In Backup & reset menu, Network settings reset
RESET SETTINGS RESET SETTINGS
Performing Reset All
In Backup & reset menu, Reset all Enter Operation
Password OK Read message RESET PHONE
ERASE EVERYTHING
To delete all SD Card files simultaneously, Tap Delete
data in microSD as well. ( ).
Reset All Cautions
Observe the following when performing Reset all.
・Reset all deletes all handset memory files irreversibly.
Back up important data before performing Reset all.
・Deleted content cannot be restored. Reset with caution.
Importing Files from SD Card
Import files (contacts, messages, Calendar, Notepad, User/
Learning dictionary, emopa) saved to SD Card on other mobiles
or handset to handset.
・See "Importing Files from SD Card (Data Transfer)" for
details.
Importing Contacts via Bluetooth
®
Import contacts from other mobiles using Bluetooth
®
. See
"Importing Contacts via Bluetooth
®
(Data Transfer)" for
details.
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Saving Files to SD Card
Save files (contacts, messages, Calendar, Notepad, User/
Learning dictionary, emopa) on handset to SD Card.
・Insert SD Card beforehand. See "Inserting SD Card" for
details.
・Depending on target device, files saved on handset may not
be imported correctly.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Backup & reset Data transfer
Data transfer window opens.
Save data to microSD
Tap Function information to view a video tutorial
(Japanese) on Sharp Website.
Enter Operation Password OK
Tap item(s) to save
・When saving contacts, confirmation for saving face image
appears. Follow onscreen prompts.
Save YES
Saving starts.
When saving only Mail messages, Tapping Save activates
あんしんバックアップ (Anshin Backup). When saving data of
other categories at the same time, data other than Mail
messages is saved first; Tap Start backing up mails to
proceed (あんしんバックアップ activates). Follow onscreen
prompts. See "あんしんバックアップを利用する (http://
help.mb.softbank.jp/aquos-xx3/pc/09-08.html)" (Japanese)
for details.
Complete
Saving is complete.
Caution for Saving Data
Saving files requires at least 11 MB of free space in
handset memory. Process stops if Battery runs low.
Operate with adequate battery charge whenever possible.
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Accounts Settings
Create/add accounts; sync them as needed.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Accounts
Add account Tap account type Follow onscreen
prompts
An account is added.
Selecting Applications to Sync by
Account
In app sheet, (Settings) Accounts Tap
account type Tap account Tap application or data
to sync
Tap an item to sync to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Google Settings
Google Settings
Make settings for Google services.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Google
Google menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
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Date & Time Settings
Date & Time Settings
Make settings for date and time. Settable items are the
following.
Item Description
Automatic
date & time
Set date and time automatically.
Auto timezone
Enable/disable automatic time zone
adjustment.
Set date Set date manually.
Set time Set time manually.
Select time
zone
Set time zone manually.
Use 24-hour
format
Enable/disable 24-hour format.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Date & time
Date & time menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Date & Time Operations
Setting Date and Time Automatically
In Date & time menu, Automatic date & time
Tap Automatic date & time to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Enabling/Disabling Automatic Time Zone
Adjustment
In Date & time menu, Auto timezone
Tap Auto timezone to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Date Manually
In Date & time menu, Set date Select date OK
Available when Automatic date & time is disabled.
Setting Time Manually
In Date & time menu, Set time Set time OK
Available when Automatic date & time is disabled.
Setting Time Zone Manually
In Date & time menu, Select time zone Tap country,
area or city name
Available when Auto timezone is disabled.
Enabling/Disabling 24-hour Format
In Date & time menu, Use 24-hour format
Tap Use 24-hour format to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
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Accessibility Settings
Accessibility Settings
Make settings for user accessibility, such as Captions and
Magnification gestures.
Item Description
Captions Set options for captions.
Magnification
gestures
Set whether to magnify screen content by
Triple-Tapping Display.
Large text Enlarge text on Display.
High contrast
text
Make text easier to read by outlining, etc.
Power button
ends call
Set whether to end calls when Pressing
during calls.
Auto-rotate
screen
Enable/disable automatic screen rotation.
Speak
passwords
Set whether to announce password
characters audibly.
Accessibility
shortcut
Set whether to enable accessibility
settings easily.
Text-to-
speech output
Set text-to-speech options. See "Language
& Input Settings" for details.
Touch & hold
delay
Set the amount time required for Touch &
Hold.
Color
inversion
Invert colors of screen content.
Color
correction
Correct colors of screen content.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Accessibility
Accessibility menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Accessibility Operations
Showing/Hiding Captions
In Accessibility menu, Captions Off / On
Tap Off to toggle On , On to
toggle Off .
Setting Caption Options
In Accessibility menu, Captions Language / Text
size / Caption style Tap item
・Available when Captions is enabled.
Setting Whether to Magnify Screen Content by
Triple-Tapping Display
In Accessibility menu, Magnification gestures Off
/ On
Tap Off to toggle On , On to
toggle Off .
Setting Whether to Enlarge Text on Display
In Accessibility menu, Large text
Tap Large text to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Make Text Easier to Read
by Outlining, Etc.
In Accessibility menu, High contrast text
Tap High contrast text to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Setting Whether to End Calls when Pressing
In Accessibility menu, Power button ends call
Tap Power button ends call to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Enabling/Disabling Automatic Screen Rotation
In Accessibility menu, Auto-rotate screen
Tap Auto-rotate screen to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
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Setting Whether to Announce Password
Characters Audibly
In Accessibility menu, Speak passwords
Tap Speak passwords to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Setting Whether to Enable Accessibility
Settings Easily
In Accessibility menu, Accessibility shortcut Off
/ On
Tap Off to toggle On , On to
toggle Off .
Setting the Amount of Time Required for Touch
& Hold
In Accessibility menu, Touch & hold delay Tap option
Setting Whether to Invert Colors of Screen
Content
In Accessibility menu, Color inversion
Tap Color inversion to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Setting Whether to Correct Colors of Screen
Content
In Accessibility menu, Color correction Off
/ On
Tap Off to toggle On , On to
toggle Off .
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Printing Settings
Printing Settings
Make settings for cloud printing.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Printing
Printing menu opens.
・Follow onscreen prompts.
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About Phone
About Phone
Check handset status or calibrate sensors.
In app sheet, (Settings)
About phone
About phone menu opens.
・For details on Software Update, see "Software Updates."
About Phone Operations
Making Developer Options Available
In About phone menu, Tap Build number seven times
Developer options
Developer options menu opens.
Checking Handset Status (Battery Status,
Handset Number, Etc.)
In About phone menu, Status
Tap Battery status to check battery performance.
Tap SIM status IMEI to view barcode with IMEI
number.
Calibrating Motion & Electromagnetic Sensors
In About phone menu, Adjust sensitivity of sensor
OK Follow onscreen prompts (tone sounds when
calibration completes) OK
Setting a Cellular Provider
In About phone menu, Carrier Setting YES
Follow onscreen prompts
Checking Legal Information and Authentication
Information
Handset conforms to technical regulations pursuant to the
Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law.
In About phone menu, Legal information /
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File Storage.....................................................................160
Backup & Restore...........................................................160
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 161
Specifications..................................................................163
Warranty & After-Sales Service................................... 165
Customer Service............................................................165
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File Storage
File Save Location
Use handset memory and SD Cards to save files.
Files are saved to handset memory by default. Save locations
of created files may be changed depending on application.
See below for main file types and save locations.
File Type Description
Contacts,
Bookmark,
Calendar,
Mail, Notepad,
TV programs
(One Seg)
Created files are saved to handset
memory. Save locations are fixed.
Still images
(photos),
videos, TV
programs (Full
Seg)
Created files are saved to handset
memory.
・See "Handset Memory & SD Card" for more about SD Cards
including insertion/removal procedure.
Backup & Restore
Backup/Restore Options
Backup and restore options are the following.
Option Description
あんしんバック
アップ (Anshin
Backup)
Use あんしんバックアップ (Anshin
Backup) application to back up handset
files to a server in the network or
to SD Card inserted in handset, and
restore to handset as needed. See "
んしんバックアップを利用する (http://
help.mb.softbank.jp/aquos-xx3/
pc/09-08.html)" (Japanese) for details.
Corresponding
applications
Depending on application, backup/restore
settings can be changed.
Data transfer
Use Data transfer to import files on other
mobiles or SD Card files saved on handset,
or save (back up) handset files to SD Card.
See "Backup & Reset" for details.
Transfer to
other devices
(e.g., PCs)
Connect handset to a PC or other device
with Micro USB Cable and exchange files.
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AQUOS Xx3
Troubleshooting
Check Here First
If symptoms continue even after checking, contact a nearby
SoftBank Shop or Customer Service.
Troubleshooting
Q. Handset does not power on
A.
Are you Long Pressing ? Press until the logo
appears.
A. Is handset recharged? Recharge handset if not charged.
A. Did you continue to use handset while warm before it
powered off? Try powering handset on after it cools
down.
Q. Handset suddenly powers off/does not power on
A. If handset continues to be used at high internal
temperature, warning appears and handset powers off
after approximately 3 minutes. Exit all applications
and turn off Display to let handset cool down.
Q. Handset freezes/operation is unstable
A. If handset stops operating or no longer accepts input,
force-shut down handset.
(Long Press for at least 8 seconds)
Release once handset vibrates; handset powers
off.
Q. Operation is unstable after a new application was
installed
A. The newly installed application may be the cause.
Uninstall the application in Safe mode. See
"Uninstalling Applications." To power on handset in
Safe mode:
(Long Press) Touch & Hold Power off
Check message, then OK
・While in Safe mode, "Safe mode" appears at lower
left.
・After restarting in Safe mode, handset can be
powered on as usual.
・By powering on handset in Safe mode, added widgets
may be deleted.
・Before powering on handset in Safe mode, it is
recommended that you back up important data.
Q. Handset initiates operation without Touchscreen
being operated / Handset does not respond after
Touchscreen being operated
A.
Press to turn off screen, Press again to
turn on screen and then operate handset.
Q. Cannot use calling, messaging, or Internet
A. Check whether you are where signal is weak or are out
of service area.
A. Power on handset again.
A.
Is Airplane mode set? If appears on Status Bar,
to cancel Airplane mode :
Drag Status Bar down with two fingers Airplane
mode
A.
Is Cellular data disabled? To check whether Cellular
data is enabled:
In app sheet, (Settings) Data usage
Cellular data
A. Is a disabled access point set? To return to initial
settings:
In app sheet, (Settings) More Cellular
networks Access Point Names Reset
to default
Q. Battery level goes down quickly
A. Are you where signal is weak or have been out of
service area for a long period? Calling where signal is
weak or being out of service area uses a lot of battery.
A. The following shorten handset usage time: frequent
use of Mobile Light, sound-emitting functions/
operations, frequent communication, etc. with an
external device, brightening Display, setting a long
Display-on time. Use Energy saving to reduce unneeded
battery consumption. See "Battery & Energy Saving
Settings" for details.
Q. Cannot install applications
A. Is there only a little free space on handset memory? To
check free space:
In app sheet, (Settings) Storage & USB
A. Applications not supported by handset cannot be
installed.
Q. Cannot activate applications
A. When activating the applications for the first time, did
you give them permissions (e.g., access permission)?
If not, those applications cannot be activated. Change
settings as follows.
In app sheet, (Settings) Apps Tap
application Permissions Tap items whose
permissions are turned off
Q. Display suddenly dims
A. Display dims automatically when handset becomes
warm. Display returns to original brightness once
handset cools down.
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Q. Cannot unlock screen
A. If handset stops operating or no longer accepts input,
force-shut down handset.
(Long Press for at least 8 seconds)
Release once handset vibrates; handset powers
off.
Q. Cannot charge / Charging takes time
A. Is Micro USB plug on AC Adaptor firmly inserted in
handset? Remove and then reinsert firmly.
A. Is AC Adaptor firmly plugged into a household AC
outlet? Unplug and plug in again firmly.
A. Are you using a non-specified AC Adaptor? Always use
a specified product. Using an unspecified product not
only prevents charging, but may also affect Internal
Battery.
A. Is Charging/Notification Lamp blinking? In this case,
handset is not being charged. Use a specified charger
and charge handset.
If charging is still not possible, contact Customer
Service or a SoftBank Shop.
A. Is Micro USB plug on AC Adaptor soiled? Clean
terminals with a clean, dry cotton swab, etc. before
charging.
A. Are you recharging by USB? Recharging by USB takes
longer than with AC Adaptor. You may also not be able
to recharge depending on the connection environment.
Q. Recharging stops / Recharging does not start
A. Recharging stops automatically if handset becomes
warm. Recharging starts again once handset cools
down.
Q. USIM Card is not recognized
A. Is USIM Card installed properly? Is it installed in the
right location and orientation? Turn off handset, check
whether USIM Card is installed properly, and then turn
handset on again. If this does not remedy the problem,
USIM Card may be damaged.
A. Are there any fingerprints, etc. or other soiling on the
IC chip (metal) on USIM Card? Remove USIM Card, wipe
with a clean, dry cloth, and install it again properly.
A. Is wrong USIM Card installed? An unusable USIM Card
may be installed. Make sure that the right USIM Card is
installed.
Q. Cannot recharge by USB
A. Is the computer turned on? You cannot recharge if the
computer is not turned on.
A. Are you using a USB hub? You may not be able to
recharge if using a USB hub. Connect the optional Micro
USB Cable to the computer.
Q. Cannot make a call / Calls do not connect
A.
Is Airplane mode set? If appears on Status Bar,
to cancel Airplane mode :
Drag Status Bar down with two fingers Airplane
mode
A. Did you dial all digits for the number? Dial all digits
for numbers starting with a "0" area code, etc.
A. Are you where handset receives a signal? Check signal,
change locations and call again.
Q. Cannot hear the other party
A. Is the call volume low? To turn the call volume up,
Press Volume Up Key during a call.
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AQUOS Xx3
Specifications
Handset
Handset specifications are as follows.
・Times in the table vary with location, status, settings, etc.
・Display employs precision technology; however, some pixels
may remain on/off.
Item Description
Dimensions (W
x H x D)
Approx. 73 mm x 149 mm x 7.6 mm
(without protruding parts)
Weight Approx. 155 g
Maximum
Output
3G: 0.25 W
GSM (900 MHz): 2 W
GSM (1800 MHz, 1900 MHz): 1 W
4G: 0.2 W
Internal
Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
Continuous
Talk Time
1
3G: Approx. 1,790 minutes
GSM: Approx. 800 minutes
VoLTE: Approx. 1,690 minutes
Continuous
Standby Time
2
3G: Approx. 620 hours
GSM: Approx. 585 hours
4G (AXGP Network): Approx. 540 hours
4G (FDD-LTE Network): Approx. 545 hours
TV Continuous
Viewing Time
3
Full Seg: Approx. 9.5 hours
One Seg: Approx. 15.5 hours
Charging
Time
4
AC Adaptor (SB-AC12-HDQC)
5
: Approx.
145 minutes
AC Adaptor (SB-AC13-HDMU
6
; Micro USB,
1.0 A): Approx. 220 minutes
Maximum
Transmission
Speed
7
SoftBank 4G LTE: 187.5 Mbps
8
in
downlink, 37.5 Mbps in uplink
SoftBank 4G: 165 Mbps
9
in downlink, 10
Mbps in uplink
SoftBank 3G: 21 Mbps in downlink, 5.7
Mbps in uplink
1 Average measured with handset fully charged, in strong
signal conditions at rest.
2 Average measured with handset fully charged, without
calls or operations, in strong signal conditions at rest, and
with data communication and Urgent News disabled. May
vary with battery strength, ambient temperature, settings,
etc.
3 Calculated in full-screen landscape mode, with Automatic
brightness in Brightness level disabled (and with the
default Brightness settings), with Earphones with Mic (sold
separately), and volume at maximum, starting from handset
fully-charged and continuing until 10% remaining battery
charge.
Usable time may vary with Battery conditions and the
content played.
4 Measured with power off using AC Adaptor.
5 SB-AC12-HDQC (SoftBank SELECTION Qualcomm
®
Quick
Charge™ 2.0 AC Adaptor for smartphones)
6 SB-AC13-HDMU (SoftBank SELECTION Micro USB 1.0 A AC
Adaptor for smartphones)
7 Provided on a best-effort basis; transmission speed may
decrease or transmission may become unavailable due to
traffic conditions, network environment, etc.
8 Available in certain areas. Depending on area, maximum
downlink speed is set to 150 Mbps, 112.5 Mbps, 75 Mbps,
or 37.5 Mbps or less.
9 Depending on area, maximum downlink speed is set to 110
Mbps or less.
TV Antenna Cable
Item Description
Cable Length Approx. 136 mm (including plug and jack)
Weight Approx. 5 g
4-Pole Mini-
Plug
Round type, diameter 3.5 mm, 4-pole
Materials
Used/Surface
Finish
Elastomer resin + Nickel base + brass +
PP resin + POM resin/gold plating
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Materials
Parts Materials Used/Surface Finish
Display
Surface
Tempered glass/anti-soiling coating
Back Surface PC resin + acrylic resin/hard coating
Exterior
(metal part)
Aluminum/anodizing
Exterior (resin
part)
PA resin (containing glass)/fabric
Grip Sensor Acrylic/fabric
Charging/
Notification
Lamp
PC resin/fabric
Power Key Aluminum/anodizing
Volume Up/
Down Key
Aluminum/anodizing
Fingerprint
Sensor
Epoxy resin/hard coating
Camera Panel Tempered glass/AR coating
Camera
Ornament
Aluminum/anodizing
Receiver
Screen for
Aqua Blue and
Amber Black
Polyester resin/water-repellent treatment
Receiver
Screen for
White
Polyester resin/aluminum coating, water-
repellent treatment
Speaker
Screen
Polyester resin/water-repellent treatment
Periphery of
Earphones-
Microphone
Jack
PA resin (containing glass)/fabric
External
Connection
Jack (metal
part)
Copper alloy + SUS/gold plating, nickel
plating
External
Connection
Jack (resin
part)
PA resin
Periphery
of External
Connection
Jack
PA resin (containing glass)/fabric
Card Slot
Cover
PC resin/hot stamping, hard coating
Card Slot
Cover Notch,
Hinge
Elastomer resin
Card Slot
Cover Gasket
Silicone rubber
USIM Card
Slot
SUS
SD Card Slot SUS/nickel plating
USIM Tray POM resin
IMEI Plate PET resin
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Warranty & After-Sales Service
Warranty
Handset purchase includes warranty.
・Check shop name and purchase date.
・Read warranty and keep in a safe place.
・Warranty period is given in warranty.
Cautions
Damages
SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for any damages for user
or third party resulting from lost opportunities to make
a call, etc. due to breakage, malfunction, or trouble of
product.
Malfunction/Repairs
Information/settings on handset may be lost/changed due
to malfunction or repairs. It is recommended that you
keep a copy of Address Book contacts and other important
information. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for loss/
change of data (contacts, images, sound, etc.) or settings
due to malfunction, repairs, change of model, or any other
handling.
Disassembly/Modification
Disassembly/modification of handset is prohibited under
the Radio Law. Note that handset cannot be accepted for
repairs if modified.
Adhering stickers, etc. on Display or Keys or adhering
decorations with glue, etc. may be deemed to be
modifications, and prevent acceptance of handset for
repairs.
After-Sales Service
To request repairs, contact Customer Service or a nearby
SoftBank Shop. Have details of symptoms ready.
・During the warranty period, repairs are made under the
terms and conditions of the warranty.
・After the warranty period, if handset can be repaired,
repairs will be made at cost.
Further inquiries
For more information on after-sales service, contact a
nearby SoftBank Shop or Customer Service.
Customer Service
For SoftBank handset or service information, call General
Information. For repairs, call Customer Assistance.
SoftBank Customer Support
General Information
From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 157
From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at 0800-919-0157
Customer Assistance (Repairs/Lost
Handsets)
From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 113
From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at 0800-919-0113
If you cannot reach a toll free number, use the number
(charges apply) below for your service area:
Hokkaido Area, Tohoku Area, Hokuriku Area, Kanto &
Koshinetsu Area: 022-380-4380
Kansai Area: 06-7669-0180
Chugoku Area, Shikoku Area, Kyushu & Okinawa Area:
092-687-0010
Smartphone Technical Support Center
From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 151
From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at 0800-1700-151
SoftBank Global Call Center
From outside Japan, dial +81-92-687-0025 (toll free from
SoftBank handsets)
If handset is lost/stolen, call this number immediately
(international charges apply)
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions.........................................................168
Important Product Information.....................................176
Handset & Hardware Care............................................. 177
General Notes................................................................. 180
Radio Wave Exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Information..................................................................... 182
Water & Dust Resistance.............................................. 183
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Safety Precautions
Read Safety Precautions before using handset.
Observe precautions to avoid injury to self or others, or
damage to property.
Safety Precautions
These labels show degree of risk from improper use.
Label Description
Great risk of death or serious injury
1
Risk of death or serious injury
1
Risk of minor injury
2
or property damage
3
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
Minor 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
Property damage: This refers to extended damage to
buildings, furniture, livestock, pets, etc.
These symbols signify prohibited/compulsory actions.
Symbol Description
Prohibited actions
Disassembly prohibited
Exposure to liquids prohibited
Use with wet hands prohibited
Compulsory actions
Unplug from outlet
Handset, USIM Card, TV Antenna Cable,
Charger (Optional Accessory), Micro USB
Cable (Optional Accessory), SD Card
(Optional Accessory) (Common)
Do not use, store, or leave in extreme heat or
where heat collects, such as fire, heat sources,
under a kotatsu (blanketed warming table) or
blanket, direct sunlight, inside vehicles in the
hot sun, etc.
May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Keep away from cooking appliances (microwave
ovens, induction stoves, etc.) and pressure
vessels (e.g., pressure cookers).
May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not subject to or place directly on sand,
soil, or mud. Do not touch with dirty hands.
May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
For details on water and dust resistance, see "Water &
Dust Resistance."
Do not charge handset while it is wet with
water or other liquids (drinking water, sweat,
sea water, pet urine, etc.).
May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
For details on water and dust resistance, see "Water &
Dust Resistance."
Do not disassemble or modify.
May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not wet with water or other liquids
(drinking water, sweat, sea water, pet urine,
etc.).
May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
For details on water and dust resistance, see "Water &
Dust Resistance."
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Do not let water or other liquids (drinking
water, sweat, sea water, pet urine, etc.) enter
charging terminals or External Connection Jack.
May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
For details on water and dust resistance, see "Water &
Dust Resistance."
Use optional accessories specified by SoftBank
Corp.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns, injury, electric
shock, etc.
Do not drop, stomp, throw or subject to
excessive force or strong impact/vibration.
May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Keep conductive materials (metal strip, pencil
lead, etc.) away from charging terminals and
External Connection Jack. Do not let dust enter
them.
May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not cover/wrap with a blanket, etc. while
using or charging.
May cause fire, burns, etc.
If charging continues even after specified
Charging Time, stop charging.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns, injury, etc. due to
overcharge or for other reasons.
Before entering an area with a risk of
flammable gas generation (e.g., a gas station)
or where dust is generated, be sure to power
off handset and stop charging.
Failure to do so may cause explosion, fire, etc.
When using Osaifu-Keitai
®
at a gas station or similar
facility, be sure to power off handset beforehand. (If NFC/
Osaifu-Keitai lock is set, disable it before powering off.)
If there is abnormal odor/sound, smoke,
overheating, discoloration, distortion, or other
abnormalities, follow these steps.
・Unplug from the outlet.
・Power off handset.
Failure to follow the above steps may cause fire, burns,
injury, electric shock, etc.
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Do not use if broken.
May cause fire, burns, injury, etc.
Do not place on unstable surfaces; take added
care when vibration is set.
Handset or related hardware may fall, resulting in injury,
etc.
Do not use or store in a location that is
subject to excessive dust, high humidity, or
high temperatures.
May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
For details on water and dust resistance, see "Water &
Dust Resistance."
For use by a child, explain instructions and
supervise use.
Failure to do so may cause injury, etc.
Do not leave within the reach of small children.
May cause accidental swallowing, injury, electric shock, etc.
Handset may become hot if used continuously
for an extended period or while charging. Be
careful of prolonged contact even by accident
such as falling asleep.
Handset or Charger may become hot after prolonged use
of applications, call functions, data communication, TV/
video viewing functions, etc. or while charging. Prolonged
direct contact with hot parts may cause skin irritation,
itchiness, rashes, low-temperature burns, etc. depending on
your physical condition.
Handset
Do not throw into a fire or apply heat.
Internal Battery may ignite, burst, overheat, or leak,
causing fire, burns, injury, etc.
Do not apply excessive force; do not puncture
with a nail or other sharp-pointed object, hit
with a hammer or other hard object, or stomp.
Internal Battery may ignite, burst, overheat, or leak,
causing fire, burns, injury, etc.
If substances in Internal Battery get in eyes,
do not rub; rinse with clean water and consult
a doctor immediately.
Eye contact with substances in Internal Battery may cause
loss of sight or other physical harm.
If substances in Display get in eyes or mouth,
do not rub; rinse with clean water and consult
a doctor immediately.
Substances in Display may cause loss of sight or other
physical harm.
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Do not shine Mobile Light close to eyes.
Maintain a safe distance, especially from small
children.
May cause visual impairment or other problems; may
temporarily affect eyesight or startle, leading to injury or
other accident.
Do not point Mobile Light at drivers when it is
turned on.
May hinder driving performance, leading to an accident.
Do not stare at Display for a long period when
it is flickering.
May cause spasms, loss of consciousness, etc.
Do not let water or other liquids (drinking
water, sweat, sea water, pet urine, etc.) or a
foreign object (metal strip, flammable material,
etc.) enter USIM Card Slot or SD Card Slot.
In addition, insert USIM Card and SD Card into
correct openings in correct orientation.
May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not expose Camera lens to direct sunlight
for an extended period.
May cause fire, burns, injury, etc. due to light-collecting
mechanism of the lens.
Power off handset or activate Airplane mode
before boarding an airplane.
Handset use on airplanes is restricted; follow the
instructions given by the respective airlines.
Handset use may adversely affect an airplane's electronic
devices.
If you engage in a prohibited activity while using handset
on an airplane, you may be punished by law.
Regarding handset use in a hospital, follow the
instructions given by the respective medical
institution.
Power off handset where handset use is
prohibited.
Handset use may adversely affect operation of electronic
devices and electronic medical devices.
When you are on a handsfree call, while
ringtone is playing, when in standby, etc., be
sure to keep handset at a safe distance from
your ears.
When you attach earphones-microphone to
handset and play games, videos, or music,
adjust the volume to a comfortable level
beforehand.
Excessive volume and prolonged, continuous use of
earphones-microphone may impair hearing.
In addition, not being able to hear surroundings may cause
an accident.
If you have a weak heart, adjust ringtone
vibration and volume as needed.
Failure to do so may adversely affect your heart.
If you are using an electronic medical device,
check with its manufacturer or vendor on radio
wave effects before using handset.
Handset use may adversely affect operation of electronic
medical devices.
Power off handset near electronic devices that
employ high precision control systems or weak
signals.
Handset use may cause electronic devices to malfunction or
may adversely affect the operation.
Take added care near these devices: Hearing aids,
implanted pacemakers/defibrillators and other electronic
medical devices; other automatic control devices. If you
are using an electronic medical device such as an implanted
pacemaker/defibrillator, check with its manufacturer or
vendor on radio wave effects.
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If Display or Camera lens breaks, be careful
with shards of broken tempered glass and
exposed handset parts.
Touching the broken or exposed parts may cause burns,
injury, electric shock, etc.
If Internal Battery leaks or there is abnormal
odor, discontinue use immediately and keep
sources of flame away.
Leaked fluid may catch fire, causing the battery to ignite,
burst, etc.
Do not let your pet bite handset.
Internal Battery may ignite, burst, overheat, or leak,
causing fire, burns, injury, etc.
Do not swing handset grasping strap.
May result in hitting yourself, other persons, or nearby
objects, causing injury or other accident.
When using the motion sensor and
electromagnetic sensor, make sure of the
safety around you and hold handset firmly; do
not swing with excessive force.
Failure to do so may cause injury or other accident.
If Display breaks and internal substances leak,
do not let them come into contact with skin
(face, hands, etc.) or clothes.
May cause loss of sight, skin damage, etc.
If internal substances get in eyes or mouth or if they come
into contact with skin or clothes, rinse with clean water
immediately.
In case of contact with eyes or mouth, consult a doctor
immediately after rinsing.
Do not dispose of handset with regular trash.
May cause fire, burns, injury, etc. due to ignition; may
adversely affect the environment. When handset is no
longer needed, take it to a SoftBank shop, or follow the
local regulations regarding handset collection.
If substances in Internal Battery leak, do not
let them come into contact with skin (face,
hands, etc.) or clothes.
May cause loss of sight, skin damage, etc.
If internal substances get in eyes or mouth or if they come
into contact with skin or clothes, rinse with clean water
immediately.
In case of contact with eyes or mouth, consult a doctor
immediately after rinsing.
Before using handset in a vehicle, check with
the manufacturer or dealer of the vehicle on
radio wave effects.
In rare cases, handset use may adversely affect operation
of on-vehicle electronic devices, depending on the type of
vehicle. If this occurs, discontinue use immediately.
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For any skin abnormalities associated with
handset use, discontinue use and consult a
doctor immediately.
Handset use may cause itchiness, skin
irritation, rashes, etc. depending on your
physical condition.
For details on materials used for handset parts, see
"Materials."
Receiver, Speaker, and Camera have magnetic
parts; make sure that no metal strip (a craft
knife blade, staple, etc.) is adhered.
Metal strip on handset may cause injury, etc.
See Display in a sufficiently bright place at a
reasonable distance.
Seeing in a dark place or at a close distance may
deteriorate vision or cause other problems.
Charger (Optional Accessory)
Do not use Charger if the cord is damaged.
May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Do not use Charger in high humidity (e.g., in
bathrooms).
May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Do not touch Charger if thunder is audible.
May cause electric shock, etc.
Do not short-circuit charging terminals when
Charger is plugged into the outlet. In addition,
keep your hands and other body parts away
from charging terminals.
May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Do not place a heavy object on top of Charger
cord; do not apply excessive force by pulling,
etc.
May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
When plugging/unplugging AC Adaptor into/
from the outlet, keep metal objects (e.g., metal
straps) away.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Do not use AC Adaptor with a voltage
converter designed for overseas travel.
May cause ignition, overheating, electric shock, etc.
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When Charger is connected to handset, do not
apply excessive force to the connection.
May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not touch Charger cord, charging terminals,
or power plug with wet hands.
May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Use at the specified power supply voltage.
When charging handset overseas, use AC
Adaptor designed for overseas use.
Use at other power supply voltages may cause fire, burns,
electric shock, etc.
AC Adaptor: AC 100 V (connect to a household AC outlet
only)
AC Adaptor designed for overseas use: AC 100 V - 240 V
(connect to a household AC outlet only)
Clean off dust on plug.
Using Charger when dust is on plug may cause fire, burns,
electric shock, etc.
Plug Charger into the outlet firmly.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
When unplugging from the outlet, grasp
Charger and pull, without forcefully pulling
cord.
Pulling the Charger cord may damage the cord, causing fire,
burns, electric shock, etc.
When inserting/removing Micro USB plug into/
from handset, insert/remove it straight into/
from Jack, without forcefully pulling cord.
Inserting/removing in an incorrect orientation may cause
fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
If charging terminals become bent or deformed,
discontinue use immediately. In addition, do not
use Charger by restoring the terminals to their
original state.
May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. due to
short-circuiting of charging terminals.
Unplug Charger from the outlet when not in
use.
Leaving it plugged in may cause fire, burns, injury, electric
shock, etc.
If water or other liquids (drinking water,
sweat, sea water, pet urine, etc.) enter, unplug
from the outlet immediately.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Before cleaning, unplug Charger from the
outlet.
Cleaning Charger without unplugging it may cause fire,
burns, electric shock, etc.
Do not touch Charger for long periods when it
is plugged into the outlet.
May cause burns, etc.
USIM Card
When handling USIM Card, be careful with cut
edges so as not to damage your hands or other
body parts.
May cause injury, etc.
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TV Antenna Cable
If there is abnormal odor/sound, smoke,
overheating, discoloration, distortion, or other
abnormalities, disconnect TV Antenna Cable.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns, injury, electric
shock, etc.
When disconnecting TV Antenna Cable
from handset, grasp plug and pull, without
forcefully pulling cord.
Pulling the cord may damage the cord, causing fire, burns,
electric shock, etc.
Do not touch TV Antenna Cable if thunder is
audible.
May cause electric shock, etc.
Do not place a heavy object on top of TV
Antenna Cable; do not apply excessive force by
pulling, etc.
May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
When connecting/disconnecting TV Antenna
Cable to/from handset, keep metal objects
(e.g., metal straps) away.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Do not touch TV Antenna Cable with wet
hands.
May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
TV Antenna Cable is not water or dust proof.
Do not use or store in a location that is
subject to excessive dust, high humidity, or
high temperatures.
May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Handset Use & Electronic Medical
Devices
If you are using an electronic medical device
(implanted pacemaker, implanted defibrillator,
etc.), carry or use handset at least 15 cm away
from where the device is.
Radio waves may adversely affect operation of electronic
medical devices.
Before using an electronic medical device other
than an implanted pacemaker or implanted
defibrillator outside a medical institution
(for home treatment, etc.), check with its
manufacturer on radio wave effects.
Radio waves may adversely affect operation of electronic
medical devices.
In a situation where you may not be able to
maintain a distance of at least 15 cm from
other persons, such as when your movement
is restricted, disable radio wave emission
by activating Airplane mode, powering off
handset, etc.
There may be persons with an electronic medical device
(implanted pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, etc.) nearby.
Radio waves may adversely affect operation of electronic
medical devices.
Regarding handset use in a medical institution,
follow the instructions given by the medical
institution.
Handset use may adversely affect operation of electronic
medical devices.
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Important Product Information
General Use
・If your USIM Card or handset (with USIM Card inserted) is
lost or stolen, suspend your service immediately. For details,
contact SoftBank Customer Support, General Information.
・Handset transmissions may be disrupted inside buildings,
tunnels or underground, or when moving into/out of such
places; may affect calls.
・Use handset without disturbing others.
・Handsets are radios as stipulated by the Radio Law. Under
the Radio Law, handsets must be submitted for inspection
upon request.
・Charging by USB takes longer than by household AC outlet.
Charging may not be possible/take a long time depending on
connection and computer conditions.
・Handset use near landlines, TVs or radios may cause
interference.
・Beware of eavesdropping.
Because this service is completely digital, the possibility
of signal interception is greatly reduced. However, some
transmissions may be overheard.
・Eavesdropping
Deliberate/accidental interception of communications
constitutes eavesdropping.
・Beware of harmful/malicious websites. Take added care
when posting personal information.
・Display uses liquid crystal.
When wearing polarized sunglasses and depending on the
angle, the screen may appear dark or distorted.
・An export license may be required to carry handset into
other countries if it is to be used by or transferred to
another person. However, no such license is required when
taking handset abroad for personal use on a vacation or
business trip and then bringing it back.
Export control regulations in the United States provide that
an export license granted by the US government is required
to carry handset into Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan or
Syria.
Heat from Handset Use
・Handset internal temperature may increase depending on
usage or environment, causing handset to become warm.
(Handset may stop charging or Display brightness may be
adjusted for safety.)
If handset continues to be used while warm, warning
appears and handset powers off after approximately 3
minutes. Exit all applications and turn off Display to let
handset cool down.
・Continuing to use Camera while handset is warm causes
warning to appear, after which Camera saves captured image
data and exits.
Camera
・Mind etiquette when using Camera.
・Test Camera before shooting special moments.
・Do not use Camera in places where shooting is prohibited.
・Shot images may not be used/transferred without copyright
holder (photographer) permission, except for personal use.
TV
・Handset transmissions may be disrupted inside buildings,
tunnels or underground, or when moving into/out of such
places; may affect TV viewing.
・As handset transmissions differ according to where used,
TV viewing may not be possible in some areas. View in a
location with good handset transmission.
In-Call/Transmission Cautions
・During calls/transmissions, calling/transmission charges/
fees apply even if other functions or operations are
simultaneously in use.
・Transmissions involving JavaScript may incur high charges.
Urgent News (Application)
・Handset receives alerts by default (Receive settings are
enabled).
・Alert tones sound even in Manner mode (except for Total
silence).
・Alerts are not received during calls/transmissions or in poor
signal conditions.
・Depending on usage/situation, handset may receive alerts
for other areas or no alerts.
・Standby Time may decrease when Receive settings are
enabled.
・SoftBank Corp. cannot be held liable for any damages
associated with this service, including accidents resulting
from received information, reception timing or reception
failure.
Technical Regulations Conformity
Certification
Handset conforms to technical regulations pursuant to the
Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law. To check
technical regulations conformity certification information
(e.g., ):
In app sheet, (Settings) About phone
Authentication
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Voluntary Control of Radio Interference
Handset conforms to technical regulations pursuant to
the Rules for Voluntary Control Measures of VCCI; the
corresponding conformity mark is shown on electronic rating
plate on handset. To check the electronic rating plate:
In app sheet, (Settings) About phone
Authentication
Handset & Hardware Care
Handset & Hardware Care
・Use handset within 5
o
C - 35
o
C and 35% - 90% humidity.
・Avoid extreme temperature or direct sunlight.
・Handset/Internal Battery may become warm during operation
or while charging. This is normal.
・Warranty does not cover malfunctions resulting from
misuse.
・Clean handset with a soft dry cloth. Alcohol/solvent use
may fade color/print.
・Avoid scratching Display.
・Avoid heavy objects or excessive pressure. May cause
malfunction or injury.
・Do not sit on handset in back pants pocket.
・Do not place heavy objects on handset inside handbags,
packs, etc.
・Handset back cover is not removable. Do not try to remove
it; may cause damage or malfunction, or affect water and
dust resistance.
・Connect only specified products to Jacks. Other devices may
malfunction or cause damage.
・Do not power off while using SD Card; may result in data
loss or malfunction.
・When walking outside, moderate handset volume to avoid
accidents.
・If thunder is audible while outdoors, discontinue use; there
is a risk of lightning strike or electric shock.
・When holding handset, do not block Receiver, Mic, Speaker,
or Recorder Mic.
・Proximity Sensor prevents Touchscreen misoperation during
calls. Do not cover or place a sticker/label over Proximity
Sensor; Display may remain off during calls, disabling
handset operation.
・If your hair is between Receiver and your ear during calls,
Proximity Sensor may not function properly.
Display may remain on; touching Display accidentally may
end the call.
・Do not cover Light Sensor or place a sticker/label over it;
may hinder ambient light detection, resulting in malfunction
of Light Sensor.
・Handset Receiver is located at the center of Display upper
end. If other party's voice is hard to hear during calls, hold
handset so that Receiver is next to your earhole for better
audibility.
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USIM/SD Card Insertion/Removal
Open Card Slot Cover
・Use notch to pull Card Slot Cover toward you as shown
( ), then rotate it in the direction of the arrow ( ).
Insert/remove USIM/SD Card
・Insert USIM Card and SD Card into correct openings in
correct orientation.
・USIM Card Insertion/Removal
・Always power off before insertion/removal.
・Place USIM Card in USIM Tray beforehand.
・When removing USIM Tray, do not pull it forcefully or at
an angle; damage may result. Gently pull it out horizontally
from the edge.
・When inserting empty USIM Tray, do not insert it at an
angle; damage may result. Check orientation of USIM Tray,
then gently insert it all the way horizontally.
・SD Card Insertion/Removal
・Unmount SD Card beforehand.
・When removing SD Card, lightly push it in and release
finger (SD Card pops out slightly); gently pull it out
horizontally.
Close Card Slot Cover
Lift Card Slot Cover in the direction of and reinsert
hinge as shown ( ); place Card Slot Cover over the slot so
that there is no gap between handset and Card Slot Cover,
then push it in the direction of the arrow ( ) to close.
When closing Card Slot Cover, push it firmly all the way
from ○ area to hinge as shown ( ).
Display (Touchscreen)
Handset Display is Touchscreen.
If Display is wet, wipe it with a soft cloth.
・Touchscreen may not respond in these situations:
・Use with gloves/long fingernails
・Use of pens, pencils or sharp objects
・Use with objects on/against Display
・Use while wet
・To prevent malfunctions, do not:
・Touch Display with wet fingers
・Use if Display is wet
・Subject Display to force/pressure
・Place a sticker or shield (commercially-available protective
film, privacy protector shield, etc.) on Display
In the following cases, Press to turn off Display,
Press again to turn on Display and then operate
handset.
・Handset operates automatically without touch input
・Handset does not respond to touch input
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TV Antenna Cable
To view or record TV, connect TV Antenna Cable to
Earphones-Microphone Jack.
・Earphones with Mic (SHLDL1; optional accessory) can be
connected to use with TV Antenna Cable.
・Insert plug firmly. If plug is not inserted all the way,
broadcasts may not be received or audio may not be heard.
・As connection may be poor if Jack is dirty, clean with a dry
cotton swab, etc. Avoid damaging Jack when cleaning.
・Do not deform TV Antenna Cable plug or Earphones-
Microphone Jack. Deforming may cause malfunction.
・Bringing earphone cord, etc. close to handset may result in
noise.
Earphones-Microphone
Earphones with Mic (SHLDL1) are available for separate
purchase. Other earphones-microphone may not function
properly on handset.
・Do not subject Earphones-Microphone Jack to strong impact
while using earphones-microphone; may affect water and
dust resistance.
Self Check
If handset is unstable, diagnose the cause as follows.
In app sheet, (Settings) Useful Self check
Follow onscreen prompts
Forcing Power Off
If handset has stopped processing or won't respond to
operation, power off forcibly as follows.
(Long Press for at least 8 seconds)
Release finger after vibration; handset powers off.
Bluetooth
®
Function
SoftBank Corp. is not liable for any damages resulting from
data/information leakage due to use of handset Bluetooth
®
function.
■Precautions
The frequency band utilized by handset Bluetooth
®
function
is shared with industrial, scientific or medical equipment,
including household microwave ovens, and used by radio
stations, amateur radio stations, etc. (hereafter "other radio
stations").
1. Before using Bluetooth
®
, visually check that no other radio
stations sharing the same frequency band are in use nearby.
2. Should interference occur between handset and other radio
stations, move it to a different location or cancel Bluetooth
®
function immediately.
3. For additional information and support, contact SoftBank
Customer Support, General Information: From a SoftBank
handset, call toll free at 157. To call toll free from a
landline/IP phone, see "Customer Service."
・Frequency Band
This radio station utilizes 2.4 GHz band.
FH1 indicates FHSS modulation with maximum transmission
radius of 10 meters.
XX4 indicates a different modulation scheme with maximum
transmission radius of 40 meters.
It is not possible for the radio station to avoid using the
frequency band of a mobile unit identification apparatus.
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Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
Wireless LAN (hereafter "Wi-Fi") uses radio waves to enable
communication between compatible devices within range.
However, it is advisable for the user to configure security
settings to avoid risk of data interception.
・Do not use Wi-Fi near electrical appliances, audiovisual
equipment or office automation equipment; may affect Wi-
Fi transmission speed, availability, clarity, etc. (Especially
when a microwave oven is in use.)
・If there are multiple access points nearby, handset may not
detect access points correctly.
■Precautions
The frequency band utilized by handset Wi-Fi is shared with
industrial, scientific or medical equipment, including household
microwave ovens, and used by radio stations, amateur radio
stations, etc. (hereafter "other radio stations").
1. Before using Wi-Fi, visually check that no other radio
stations sharing the same frequency band are in use nearby.
2. Should interference occur between handset and other radio
stations, move it to a different location or disable Wi-Fi
immediately.
3. For additional information and support, contact SoftBank
Customer Support, General Information: From a SoftBank
handset, call toll free at 157. To call toll free from a
landline/IP phone, see "Customer Service."
・Frequency Band
This radio station utilizes 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band with DSSS-
OFDM modulation. Maximum transmission radius is 40 meters.
・Channels in 5 GHz band
Three bands are available within 5 GHz frequency band: 5.2
GHz, 5.3 GHz, and 5.6 GHz (W52, W53, and W56).
・W52 (5.2 GHz band; channels 36, 38, 40, 44, 46, 48)
・W53 (5.3 GHz band; channels 52, 54, 56, 60, 62, 64)
・W56 (5.6 GHz band; channels 100, 102, 104, 108, 110, 112,
116, 118, 120, 124, 126, 128, 132, 134, 136, 140)
Use of 5.2 GHz or 5.3 GHz band (W52/W53) for outdoor
communication is prohibited by the Radio Law.
■Simultaneous Use with Bluetooth
®
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth
®
transmit on the 2.4
GHz band. Enabling handset Bluetooth
®
or using Bluetooth
®
devices near handset may affect Wi-Fi transmission speed,
availability and clarity. Should interference occur, cancel
handset Bluetooth
®
or discontinue Bluetooth
®
device use.
・Handset supports Wi-Fi channels 1 - 13. Handset does not
connect to access points set to other channels.
・Available channels vary by country.
・For use of Wi-Fi aboard aircraft, check with airline
beforehand.
・In some countries/regions, there are restrictions on the use
of Wi-Fi. Check the local laws and regulations before using
Wi-Fi on handset abroad.
General Notes
"506SH" here refers to this mobile phone "AQUOS Xx3."
Portrait Rights
Portrait rights protect individuals' right to refuse to be
photographed or to refuse unauthorized publication/use of
their photographs. Portrait rights consist of the right to
privacy, which is applicable to all persons, and the right
to publicity, which protects the interests of celebrities.
Therefore, photographing others including celebrities and
publicizing/distributing their photographs without permission
is illegal; use Camera responsively.
Copyrights
Copyright laws protect sounds, images, computer programs,
databases, other materials and copyright holders. Duplicated
material is limited to private use only. Use of materials
beyond this limit or without copyright holder permission may
constitute copyright infringement, and be subject to criminal
punishment. Comply with copyright laws when using images
shot with Camera.
The software contained in handset is copyrighted material;
copyright, moral right and other related rights are protected
by copyright laws. Do not copy, modify, alter, disassemble,
decompile or reverse-engineer the software; do not separate
it from hardware in whole or part.
Open Source Software
・Handset contains software based on GNU General Public
License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL),
and other licenses.
To check details of relevant software licenses:
In app sheet, (Settings) About phone Legal
information Open source licenses
・The source code of software based on GPL, LGPL, and
Mozilla Public License (MPL) is provided on the following
website free of charge.
http://k-tai.sharp.co.jp/support/developers/oss/ (Japanese)
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CE Declaration of Conformity
In some countries/regions including Europe, there are
restrictions on the use of 5 GHz WLAN that may limit the use
to indoors only.
If you intend to use 5 GHz WLAN on the device, check the
local laws and regulations beforehand.
Hereby, Sharp Telecommunications of Europe Ltd, declares
that 506SH is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
A copy of the original declaration of conformity for each
model can be found at the following Internet address: http://
www.sharp.co.jp/k-tai/
Battery Cautions
Use specified Charger only.
Non-specified equipment use may cause Internal Battery to
leak, overheat, burst or ignite, and may cause Charger to
overheat, ignite, malfunction, etc.
Battery is built into handset. Do not dispose of handset with
ordinary refuse; take it to a SoftBank Shop for appropriate
disposal.
Charge handset in ambient temperature 5
o
C - 35
o
C; Internal
Battery may leak/overheat and performance may deteriorate
outside this range.
Volume Level Caution
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high
volume levels for long periods.
■Headphone Signal Level
The maximum output voltage for Music Player function,
measured in accordance with EN 50332-2, is 125 mV.
Stand-by Mark
: This symbol means the stand-by on/off.
5 GHz WLAN Operation in USA
Within the 5.15-5.25 GHz band, U-NII devices are restricted
to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful
interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite Services (MSS)
operations.
FCC Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
■FCC Information to User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation; if this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient/relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
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Radio Wave Exposure and Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) Information
【506SH】 here refers to this mobile phone 【AQUOS Xx3】.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for This
Product (for Japan)
This mobile phone 【506SH】 meets the Japanese technical
regulations* and international guidelines for exposure to radio
waves.
The Japanese technical regulations for exposure to radio
frequency energy established permitted levels of radio
frequency energy, based on standards developed by
independent scientific organizations through periodic and
thorough evaluation of scientific studies.
The regulation employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
The SAR limit is 2 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten
grams of tissue.
The limit includes a substantial safety margin designed to
assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The value of the limit is equal to the value given in
international guidelines recommended by ICNIRP**, which is in
collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).
The highest SAR value for this mobile phone is 1.556 W/kg
when tested for used at the ear, and 0.294 W/kg*** when
worn on the body in the below manner****.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of
various phones and at various positions, all phones meet the
Japanese technical regulations.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power
level, the actual SAR of the phone during operation can be
well below the maximum value.
Use at positions other than at the ear****
This mobile phone may be used at positions other than at the
ear. By using an accessory such as a belt clip holster that
maintains a 1.5 cm separation with no metal (parts) between
the body and the mobile phone, this mobile phone will comply
with international guidelines for radio wave protection.
* The technical regulation is provided in Article 14-2 of the
Ministry Ordinance Regulating Radio Equipment.
** International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection
*** The value is under simultaneous transmission use
conditions.
The World Health Organization has announced that "A large
number of studies have been performed over the last two
decades to assess whether mobile phones pose a potential
health risk. To date, no adverse health effects have been
established as being caused by mobile phone use."
For more information about SAR, see the following websites:
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)
http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/sys/ele/body/index.htm
Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB)
http://www.arib-emf.org/01denpa/denpa02-02.html
(Japanese)
European RF Exposure Information/FCC
RF Exposure Information
This mobile phone 【506SH】 is confirmed to comply with
guidelines relating to effects of radio wave exposure as
set forth by the Council of Europe (CE) and the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC).
Refer to the following.
■European RF Exposure Information
Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is
designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves
recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines
were developed by the independent scientific organization
ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the
protection of all persons, regardless of age and health. The
guidelines use a unit of measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit for mobile devices
is 2.0 W/kg and the highest SAR value for this device when
tested at the ear is 1.402 W/kg*.
As mobile devices offer a range of functions, they can be used
in other positions, such as on the body as described in this
User Guide. In this case, the highest tested SAR value is 0.271
W/kg*.
* The tests are carried out in accordance with international
guidelines for testing.
■FCC RF Exposure Information
Your handset is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits
for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
The guidelines are based on standards that were developed
by independent scientific organization through periodic and
thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards
include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the
safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless handsets employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. The tests are
performed in positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn
on the body) as required by the FCC for each model.
The highest SAR value for this model handset as reported to
the FCC when tested for use at the ear is 0.50 W/kg, and
when worn on the body in a holder or carry case, is 0.54 W/kg.
Body-worn Operation; This device was tested for typical
body-worn operations with the handset kept 1.0 cm from
the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
requirements, use accessories that maintain a 1.0 cm
separation distance between the user's body and the handset.
The use of beltclips, holsters and similar accessories should
not contain metallic components in its assembly.
The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements
may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and
should be avoided. The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this model handset with all reported SAR
levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission
guidelines. SAR information on this model handset is on
file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant
section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/ after searching on FCC
ID APYHRO00233.
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Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can
be found on the FCC website at https://www.fcc.gov/general/
radio-frequency-safety-0.
FCC ID Location
The device is electronically labeled and the FCC ID can be
displayed via the About phone & the Authentication under the
Settings menu.
The World Health Organization has stated that present
scientific information does not indicate the need for any
special precautions for the use of mobile devices. They note
that if you want to reduce your exposure then you can do so
by limiting the length of calls or using a hands-free device to
keep the mobile phone away from the head and body.
World Health Organization
http://www.who.int/emf
List of Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for radio waves by
smartphone/3G model
http://www.softbank.jp/mobile/support/sar/ (Japanese)
Water & Dust Resistance
Handset Water & Dust Resistance
Handset complies with IPX5
1
and IPX8
2
water protection
standards as well as IP5X
3
dust protection standard, with
Card Slot Cover closed firmly.
1
IPX5 compliant means that a handset continues to
function as a phone after being subjected to a water jet
(approximately 12.5 liters/min.) discharged from a nozzle
(inner diameter: 6.3 mm), from all directions (approximately 3
m from handset) for at least 3 minutes.
2
IPX8 compliant means that a handset continues to function
as a phone after being gently submerged to the depth of
1.5 m in still tap water at room temperature, left there for
approximately 30 minutes, then removed from it.
3
IP5X compliant means that a handset continues to function
as a phone and its safety is maintained after being agitated in
a device containing dust of 75 μm or smaller in diameter for 8
hours, then removed from the device.
・Water and dust resistance may be affected under some
circumstances. Warranty does not cover malfunctions
resulting from misuse.
・Handset is compliant with IPX5 and IPX8 water protection
standards as well as IP5X dust protection standard.
However, ingress of dirt, sand, mud, metal powder, food,
beverage, sea water, etc. may cause malfunction.
■Handset Care
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris (hair, sand, fibers, etc.)
trapped between gasket and Card Slot may allow ingress of
liquid/dust.
・If handset is exposed to liquids with Card Slot Cover
open, they may enter handset and cause electric shock or
malfunction. Discontinue use and power off.
・If handset is wet, wipe it with a dry cloth.
・Never open/close Card Slot Cover with wet hands or while
handset is wet or has a foreign object adhered to it.
・Do not use Earphones-Microphone Jack or External
Connection Jack while it is wet or obstructed by sand/
dirt; may affect water and dust resistance or may cause
malfunction, burns or fire due to electric shock, short-
circuiting, etc.
・Handset is only water resistant against fresh/tap water
between 5
o
C - 35
o
C.
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Precautions
・Do not subject handset to soap, detergent, bath powder/oil,
sea/pool/spa water, hot water, etc.
・Rinse off sea/pool water, beverage, dirt, sand, mud, etc.
immediately with fresh/tap water between 5
o
C - 35
o
C;
residue may cause malfunction if allowed to dry.
・Do not soak handset in bath or pool; never use it in water
(including key operation).
・Handset is not resistant to water pressure. Avoid high-
pressure water/shower (over 6 liters/min.) and water
immersion.
・Do not expose handset to high humidity for long periods;
avoid prolonged use in bath/shower rooms.
・Volume may be low when an opening such as Mic, Recorder
Mic, Receiver or Speaker is wet; dry handset before use (see
"Drying Handset").
・Charger and other optional accessories are not water or
dust proof. Do not use in high humidity or near water
(outdoors, in bathrooms, shower rooms, etc.); may cause
fire, electric shock or malfunction.
・Do not subject handset to strong impact (e.g., from a fall);
do not poke Mic, Receiver, Speaker, Recorder Mic, Pressure
Vent, etc. with a sharp object; may affect water and dust
resistance.
・Avoid placing handset directly on sand. Sand may penetrate
Receiver, Speaker, etc., resulting in low volume.
・To prevent condensation, warm handset to room
temperature before bringing it from a cold place into a
warm place such as a bathroom. If condensation occurs,
leave handset at room temperature until it is dry.
・Handset does not float on water.
・Keep handset out of heavy rain.
Charging Cautions
・Never connect Micro USB plug while handset or Charger is
wet.
Handset is water resistant; however, if Micro USB plug
is inserted while it is wet, liquid (tap water, beverage,
sea water, pet urine, etc.) or a foreign object adhered to
handset or Micro USB plug may cause overheating, burnout,
fire, malfunction, burns, etc. due to electric shock, short-
circuiting, etc.
・Do not use Charger where water is regularly in use
(kitchens, bathrooms, shower rooms, etc.); may cause fire or
electric shock.
Care & Maintenance
・Proper care of Card Slot Cover gasket is crucial for
continued handset water and dust resistance. Observe the
following:
・Do not remove or damage gasket. Keep it clean.
・If Card Slot Cover is damaged or deformed, contact a
SoftBank Shop.
・Do not insert a sharp object into Card Slot Cover gap,
Earphones-Microphone Jack or External Connection Jack.
・To maintain water and dust resistance, it is recommended
to replace Card Slot Cover every 2 years regardless of its
condition. Customer-requested Card Slot Cover replacement
incurs fees and requires handset submission. For details,
contact a SoftBank Shop or SoftBank Customer Support,
General Information.
Washing Handset
Wipe off dirt, sand, beverage, etc., gently with a cloth. Then
hold handset approximately 10 cm below faucet or shower
head and wash with low-pressure tap water (6 liters/min.
or lower) at room temperature (5
o
C - 35
o
C). Wash with your
hands, taking care not to open Card Slot Cover; do not use a
brush or sponge. Dry handset before use; after drying it well,
power on.
・Before washing handset, make sure that Card Slot Cover is
closed firmly.
・Do not use a washing machine or ultrasonic cleaner.
・Earphones-Microphone Jack and External Connection Jack
tend to accumulate dust, sand, etc.; rinse and dry them
completely before use. Any residue may cause malfunction,
burns or fire.
・Do not put a cotton swab, cloth, etc. into Earphones-
Microphone Jack or External Connection Jack; may affect
water resistance, causing malfunction.
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Safety Precautions
AQUOS Xx3
Drying Handset
After exposing handset to water, be sure to dry Receiver,
Volume Up/Down Key, Power Key, Pressure Vent, Mic, Recorder
Mic, External Connection Jack, Speaker, and Earphones-
Microphone Jack.
Wipe handset surface with dry cloth
Holding handset firmly by its sides, shake it about 20 times
・When shaking handset, hold it firmly so as not to drop it.
Pat against dry cloth to remove moisture from openings and
grooves
・Water may be trapped in openings; pat against a dry cloth
to remove it.
Leave handset on dry cloth for approximately 2 - 3 hours at
room temperature
Cautions
When Removing Moisture
Do not put a cotton swab, cloth, etc. into openings; may
affect water resistance.
After Drying Procedure
Do not use handset in wet conditions.
・Calls may fail, or moisture may transfer to clothes, bag,
etc.
・Moisture may short-circuit Earphones-Microphone Jack,
External Connection Jack or other parts.
・Exposure to cold may freeze moisture and cause
malfunction.
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AQUOS Xx3
AQUOS Xx3 User Guide Index
About Phone....................................................................158
About Settings............................................................... 122
About the User Guide........................................................ 3
Accessibility Settings.................................................... 156
Accessing Instructions on Handset................................... 3
Accounts Settings.......................................................... 154
Address Book.....................................................................79
Album............................................................................... 104
Applications.......................................................................34
Apps Settings................................................................. 139
Backup & Reset.............................................................. 151
Backup & Restore...........................................................160
Basic Operations...............................................................26
Battery & Energy Saving Settings................................133
Calling from Outside Japan...........................................117
Call Settings................................................................... 134
Capturing Photos/Videos................................................. 98
Capturing Screenshots (Clip Now)...................................63
Charging Handset..............................................................13
Checking Handset Status & Notifications (Notifications
Window/Quick Settings Window).................................... 56
Childlock............................................................................ 67
Chrome............................................................................... 93
Clip Now............................................................................ 63
Confirmation at First Activation of Applications......... 33
Connecting by Wi-Fi.......................................................110
Copy Anywhere................................................................. 67
Copying Onscreen Text (Copy Anywhere)....................... 67
Customer Service............................................................165
Customizing Home Screen................................................ 58
Data Usage Settings...................................................... 141
Date & Time Settings.................................................... 155
Disabling Touch Operation Temporarily (Childlock)....... 67
File Storage.....................................................................160
General Notes................................................................. 180
Global Roaming............................................................... 116
Google Account................................................................. 39
Google Play....................................................................... 41
Google Settings.............................................................. 154
188
Handset & Hardware Care............................................. 177
Handset Initial Settings...................................................17
Handset Memory & SD Card............................................ 10
Handset Phone Number.................................................... 35
Hiding Contacts (Secrecy Settings)................................ 81
Home Applications Setting............................................ 138
Home Screen Basics.......................................................... 54
Icons at Display Top (Status Bar)...................................55
Illumination Settings......................................................126
Important Product Information.....................................176
Importing Files from Other Mobiles............................... 19
KAKU Notepad................................................................... 68
Language & Input Settings............................................149
Listening to Music (Play Music)....................................102
Location Settings........................................................... 145
Lock & Security Settings...............................................146
Lock Screen Basics........................................................... 52
Mail Settings...................................................................135
Making Call Settings........................................................ 78
Memory Settings.............................................................141
Messaging.......................................................................... 84
More Settings................................................................. 143
Notifications Window/Quick Settings Window.............. 56
Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS................................ 86
Optional Services..............................................................73
Package Contents............................................................... 6
Parts & Functions...............................................................6
Placing/Answering Calls................................................... 70
Play Music....................................................................... 102
Power On/Off................................................................... 15
Printing Settings............................................................157
Radio Wave Exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Information..................................................................... 182
Safety Precautions.........................................................168
SAR...................................................................................182
Screen Lock....................................................................... 46
ScrollAuto.......................................................................... 66
Scrolling Screen Automatically (ScrollAuto)...................66
Secrecy Settings............................................................... 81
Security Codes.................................................................. 43
Sending S! Mail/SMS.........................................................84
Sound & Notification Settings......................................123
Specifications..................................................................163
Status Bar......................................................................... 55
Storage & USB Settings.................................................140
Text Entry.........................................................................37
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 161
Turning Off Display (Screen Lock)..................................46
Updating Software........................................................... 49
Useful Settings...............................................................130
USIM Card............................................................................7
USIM PIN............................................................................44
Using Airplane Mode.........................................................37
Using Bluetooth® Function........................................... 114
Using Email........................................................................90
Using Fingerprint Authentication Function....................46
Using Gmail....................................................................... 88
Using Manner Mode.......................................................... 35
Using Recent Apps Window............................................. 34
Using Tethering.............................................................. 113
Using the Internet (Chrome)............................................93
Using Touchscreen............................................................ 16
Viewing & Managing Photos/Videos (Album)................104
Wallpaper & Display Settings........................................127
Warranty & After-Sales Service................................... 165
Water & Dust Resistance.............................................. 183
Writing Notes on Display (KAKU Notepad)..................... 68
AQUOS Xx3 User Guide
July 2016, First Edition
SoftBank Corp.
Visit SoftBank Shop for assistance
Model : AQUOS Xx3
Manufacturer : SHARP CORPORATION
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