AU Aquos SHL25 Notes On Usage

Be sure to read this manual before use

NotesonUsage

• In this manual, the “AQUOS SERIE SHL25” is abbreviated as the “SHL25”
or the “product”.

• In this manual, “microSD™ memory card (commercially available)”,
“microSDHC™ memory card (commercially available)” and “microSDXC™
memory card (commercially available)” are abbreviated as “microSD
memory card” or “microSD”.

• For illustrations and descriptions in this manual, refer to “Basic Manual”
available on the au homepage and on the product.

May2014,1stEdition

Exemptions

•The Company is not liable for any damages arising from earthquakes,
lightning, storms, floods or other natural disasters, as well as fires, actions
by third parties, other accidents, intentional or mistaken operation by the
customer, or use under other unusual conditions outside the responsibility of
the Company.

•The Company is not liable for any incidental damages (change/
disappearance of saved content, loss of business income, disruption of
business, etc.) arising from use of or inability to use the product.
It is recommended that you keep a copy of important phone numbers etc.

•The Company is not liable for any damages arising from failure to observe
the described content of this manual.

•The Company is not liable for any damages arising, for example, from
malfunction caused by combination with connected devices or software not
related to the Company.

•Captured image data or downloaded data may sometimes be altered or lost
due to faults, repair or other handling of the product. The Company is not
liable for any damage or lost income resulting from recovery of these data.

•It is recommended you keep a copy of important data in your PC’s hard disk,
etc. Whatever the cause of fault or malfunction may be, the Company
assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of saved information.

* “The Company” as appears in this manual refers to the following companies:
Sold by: KDDI CORPORATION, OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY
Manufactured by: SHARP CORPORATION

◎ Reproduction of the content of this manual in part or in whole is

prohibited.

◎ The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
◎ Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual. Should you

notice any unclear points, omissions, etc., feel free to contact us.

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Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)

■Before using the product, thoroughly read these safety precautions

for proper use. After reading, store the precautions in a safe place.

These “Safety Precautions” describe instructions that should be observed to
prevent damage to property or injury to the customer or others using the
product.
These instructions are divided into the following categories.

■ Explanation of Indications Used in This Manual

This symbol indicates the potential and

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

*1 Serious injury: This refers to loss of sight, injury, burns (high- and low-temperature),

*2 Slight injury: This refers to injuries, burns (high- and low-temperature), electric

*3 Physical damage: This refers to extended damage to buildings, furniture, livestock

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.

shock, etc. that do not require hospital admission for treatment or
long-term hospital attendance as an outpatient.

or pets.

imminent danger of death or serious
injury*1 to a person.

This symbol indicates the possibility of
death or serious injury*1 to a person.

This symbol indicates the possibility of
personal slight injury*2 to a person or
physical damage*3.

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■ Explanation of Graphic Symbols Used in This Manual

Indicates that use in a

Prohibited

Wet hands

prohibited

Disassembly

prohibited

Indicates an action that
is not allowed.

Indicates that handling
with wet hands is not
allowed.

Indicates that
disassembly is not
allowed.

Wetting
with water
prohibited

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Disconnect

plug from

power outlet

place where the product
is likely to get wet or
allowing the product to
get wet is not allowed.

Indicates an action that
must be done.

Indicates that the power
plug must be
disconnected from the
power outlet.

■ Precautions Common to the Main Unit, Charger, au

Nano IC Card (LTE), Peripheral Devices

DANGER

Be sure to use only the specified peripheral devices. Use of other
peripheral devices might cause overheating, ignition, rupture, fault,
or leakage of liquid.

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Do not use, store or leave the product in hot places (e.g. by the fire,
near a heater, under a kotatsu, in direct sunlight, in a car in the hot
sun). Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, fault, fire or injury.

Prohibited

Be sure to read the following
hazards before use.

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Before entering an area where flammable gas is generated such as a
gas station, be sure to turn off the product. Do not charge the battery.
Failure to observe these precautions might cause the gas to catch fire.

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In addition, when using Osaifu-Keitai
station, be sure to turn off the power in advance. (If Osaifu-Keitai
been locked, cancel the lock before turning off the power.)

Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as microwave
oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause leakage of liquid,
ignition, rupture, fault, fire or injury.

Prohibited

Do not throw the product into a fire or heat it. Doing so might cause
ignition, rupture or fire.

Prohibited

Do not short-circuit the external connection jack and the earphone/
microphone jack. Do not allow conductive foreign objects (metal
fragments, pencil leads, etc.) to come into contact with or get

Prohibited

inside a jack. Doing so might cause overheating resulting in fire,
burns, or a fault.

When using a metal accessory etc., do not allow the metal part to
come in contact with the connection jack or power outlet. Doing so
might cause electric shock, ignition, injury or a fault.

Prohibited

Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for an extended
period. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture or fire by the
light-collecting mechanism of the lens.

Prohibited

The customer is not allowed to disassemble, modify or repair the
product. Doing so might cause a fault, ignition, electric shock, or injury.
The Company is not liable even in the event of any nonconformities

Disassembly

prohibited

arising on the product or peripheral devices as a result of modification,
etc. Modification of the product is in violation of the Radio Law.

®

payment function at a gas

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®

has

WARNING

Do not drop or subject to strong impact, such as throwing. Doing
so might cause rupture, overheating, ignition or a fault.

Prohibited

Do not use outside when you can hear thunder. Doing so might risk
lightning strikes and electric shock.

Prohibited

Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the body touch the
external connection jack or earphone/microphone jack. Doing so
might cause electric shock, injury or a fault.

Prohibited

If the product is damaged because it is dropped or something, and
its display or camera lens cover is cracked or internal parts are
exposed, do not touch the cracked pieces or exposed parts with

Prohibited

your hands. Doing so might cause electric shock or injury from
damaged parts. Immediately discontinue use and contact an au
shop or Keitai Guarantee Service Center.

Never connect the microUSB plug when the product or specified
charger (sold separately) is wet.
While the product is water resistant, any water or foreign matter on

Prohibited

the product or microUSB plug when inserting the microUSB plug
while wet might cause electric shock or short circuit/corrosion
causing abnormal overheating, burnout, fire, burns, or a fault.

Although the product has waterproof capability, do not use if liquid
such as water gets inside the product from the au Nano IC Card

Wetting

(LTE)/microSD memory card cover, etc. Continued use of the

with water

product in this state might cause overheating, ignition or a fault.

prohibited

If charging is not completed after the specified charging time, stop
charging. Failure to do so might cause leakage of liquid,
overheating, rupture or ignition.

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Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.

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Do not leave in places within the reach of small children. Small children
might swallow part of the equipment by mistake and choke on them,
or might drop them by mistake and cause accidents or injury.

Prohibited

CAUTION

Do not store the product in places subject to direct sunlight (e.g. in
automobiles), places that get hot, places that get extremely cold,
and in humid or dusty places. Doing so might cause overheating,

Prohibited

ignition, deformation or a fault.

Do not leave on unstable places such as rocky stands or tilting surfaces
especially while the vibration mode is set. Dropping the product may
cause injury or damage. Also, pay sufficient attention to impact, etc.

Prohibited

Do not cover or wrap the product with cloth, bedding, etc. while
using or charging the product. Doing so might cause fire, fault or
injury.

Prohibited

Do not touch the product or specified chargers (sold separately) for
a long time while charging. Doing so might cause low-temperature
burns.

Prohibited

Do not use power outlets or wiring apparatus beyond its rating.
Also, exceeding rating, for example, by connecting multiple
devices to a single power strip might cause overheating and fire.

Prohibited

Do not place near corrosive chemicals or in places where corrosive
gas is generated. Doing so might cause a fault or loss of internal
data.

Prohibited

Be sure to read the following
cautions before use.

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Stop use if there is smoke, abnormal odor or noise, excessive
overheating, or other abnormalities.
During charging, disconnect the specified charger (sold

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separately) from the power outlet or the socket, make sure that the
product is not overheating before turning the power off and contact
an au shop or Keitai Guarantee Service Center. Also, if you have
dropped or damaged the product, do not continue to use it in that
state, and contact an au shop or Keitai Guarantee Service Center.

When inserting an earphone, etc. into the product, adjust the
volume to the proper level. Setting too loud a volume or using the
earphone continuously for a long period of time might adversely

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affect your ears. Also, raising the volume too high might prevent
you from hearing sounds around you, which might in turn lead to a
traffic accident at a railroad crossing or pedestrian crossing.

When adjusting the volume with an earphone, etc. inserted into the
product, raise the volume a little at a time. If you raise the volume
too much from the outset, sudden loud noise from the earphone,

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etc. might adversely affect your ears.

When using a charger or external device, insert/remove the
connector straight to/from the jack. Inserting/removing in an incorrect
orientation might cause damage or a fault.

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When small children use the equipment, have the guardian teach
them the proper handling procedures so as to avoid potential
dangerous situations. In addition, check that they are using the

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equipment as directed during use. Failure to do so might cause
injury etc.

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■ Main Unit

DANGER

Do not puncture the product with a nail, hit it with a hammer or step
on it.
Doing so might cause leakage, overheating, rupture or ignition of

Prohibited

the internal battery.

Be sure to read the following
hazards before use.

WARNING

Be careful not to have the product bitten by your pet.
Failure to do so might cause leakage, overheating, rupture or
ignition of the internal battery or fire or injury.

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Do not use a cell phone while driving a car or riding a motorbike or
bicycle. Doing so may cause a traffic accident. Use of a cell phone
while driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law. Use of a cell

Prohibited

phone while riding a bicycle may be punishable by some regulations.

Turn off the product while you are aboard an airplane.
Otherwise, the product may affect electronic devices and safety of
your flight may be compromised. If your cell phone is permitted to

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be used on an airplane, use it appropriately by following
instructions from the airline company.

The product sometimes affects high-precision electronic devices.
So, turn it off near such devices. (Examples of electronic devices
that might be affected by the product include cardiac pacemakers,

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hearing aids, other electronic medical devices, fire alarms, and
automatic doors. If you are using an electronic medical device,
contact the device manufacturer or retailer for information about the
possible effects of radio waves.)

Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.

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When using the product near an implanted pacemaker, implanted
cardioverter-defibrillator or other electronic medical device, radio
waves might affect these units and devices. So, please observe the

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following.

1. Those with an implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter­defibrillator should carry or use the product at least 15 cm away
from where the implant is.

2. Change to Airplane mode on the product beforehand or turn the
product off before entering a place where it may not be possible
to maintain a distance of 15 cm, such as where movement is
restricted, since there may be people with a cardiac pacemaker
or implanted cardioverter-defibrillator nearby.

3. Pay attention to the following points when using the product
inside medical institutions.

•Do not bring the product into operating theaters, intensive-care
units (ICU) and coronary care units (CCU).

•Turn the product off in hospital wards.

•Even if you are in a lobby, etc., be sure to turn the product off
when there are electronic medical devices nearby.

•When a medical institution has laid down designated areas
where use of the product is prohibited or is not allowed to be
brought in, abide by the instructions of that medical institution.

4. When using electronic medical devices other than an implanted
pacemaker and implanted cardioverter-defibrillator outside a
medical institution (e.g. home medical treatment), check
individually with the manufacturer of the electronic medical
device regarding the influence of radio waves.

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Stay alert to your surroundings when calling, messaging, browsing
the Internet, shooting photos, playing games, watching TV or
listening to music. Failure to do so might cause a fall or traffic

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accident.

Do not send data by infrared communication with the infrared port
pointing toward eyes. Doing so might affect eyes. Also, sending
data with the infrared port pointing toward some other infrared

Prohibited

device might cause false operation, etc.

Do not point the illuminated light directly at someone’s eyes. Be
especially careful not to shoot small children from a very close
distance. Do not use Mobile light near people’s faces.

Prohibited

Eyesight may be temporarily affected leading to accidents.

Do not light the mobile light toward a driver of a car, motorbike or
bicycle. If dazzled by the light, the driver might become unable to
drive and cause an accident.

Prohibited

Sometimes, very rarely some people demonstrate symptoms such
as temporary muscle spasms, loss of consciousness, etc. by
watching repeatedly flickering screens. Those with a past history of

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this should consult with a physician beforehand.

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CAUTION

Use of the main unit in an automobile might sometimes affect
on-vehicle electronic devices, though this rarely happens. If this
happens, do not use since this may impair safe travel.

Prohibited

If you feel any abnormality with your skin, immediately consult a
dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs
depending on your physical constitution and condition.

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The materials of parts used on the product are as follows.

Outer case (side of display) PA resin + GF45% Acrylic UV cured

External connection jack (metal
exterior)

External connection jack (metal
terminal reinforcement)

External connection jack (resin
terminal portion)

External connection jack
(terminal connection)

Back cover PC resin Acrylic UV cured

au Nano IC C
memor

au Nano IC Card (LTE)/microSD
memory card cover (hinge)

au Nano IC Card (LTE)/microSD
memory card cover (seal)

au Nano IC Card (LTE) tray PC + ABS resin None

IMEI tray POM resin None

Earphone/Microphone jack PC + ABS resin None

Part Material Surface treatment

ard (LTE)/microSD

y card cover (body)

Be sure to read the following
cautions before use.

SUS Tin plating

SUS None

PA resin None

Corson alloy Gold plating

PC resin Acrylic UV cured

Elastomer resin None

Silicon rubber None

coating

coating

coating

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TV antenna (tip) Brass Trivalent chrome

TV antenna (tube) Stainless steel None

TV antenna (element) Nickel-titanium alloy None

TV antenna (elbow hinge) Stainless steel Nickel plating

TV antenna (attaching part) Stainless steel Trivalent chrome

Power key Aluminum Diamond cut,

Display Reinforced glass None

Camera lens cover Reinforced gl

Camera lens fringe Aluminum Diamond cut,

Mobile light lens cover PC r

Infrared port cover PMMA resin None

Protective display film PET Hard coating,

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Part Material Surface treatment

plating

plating

Anodized, baked
(white body color
only)

ass Anti-smudge

coating/AR
coating

esin None

Do not bring the product close to magnetized objects such as cash
cards, floppy disks, credit cards, and prepaid cards. Doing so
might result in loss of recorded information.

Do not allow liquids, metal objects, burnable items, and other
foreign matter to get inside the microSD memory card slot. Doing
so might cause fire, electric shock, a fault, or injury.

Do not swing the product around by holding the strap, TV antenna,
etc. Doing so might cause an accident or damage.

Anodized

fingerprint­resistant coating

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Use the product with the au Nano IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory
card cover closed. If the cover is open, dirt or water may get inside
causing a fault.

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Stow the TV antenna when not watching TV. If you use the product
for a call, etc. with the TV antenna extended, it might cause
unexpected injury by hitting your face, etc.

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If you have a weak heart, be careful when setting the ringtone
vibration and incoming volume to prevent adverse effects on your
heart.

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Pay attention to items becoming stuck to the main unit. The speaker
uses magnets, and so thumbtacks, pins, craft knife blades, staples,
and other metal objects sometimes become stuck to the main unit,

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and cause unexpected injury.

Do not put the product directly on sand at a beach, etc. Sand or
other small particles might get inside the earpiece, mouthpiece,
speaker or earphone/microphone jack causing the volume to drop.

Prohibited

If sand gets inside the product, it might cause overheating or a
fault.

The product may become hot by prolonged use especially in
high-temperature environment. Be careful when using the product
touching your skin for a long time, as it might cause low-

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temperature burns.

When using the product for calling or data communication, do not
keep the product in direct contact with your skin for a prolonged
period, or do not cover the product with paper, cloth, bedding, etc.

Prohibited

The product might get hot, causing fire, injury or a fault.

Do not swing the product around with the TV antenna extended.
Doing so might cause injury or deform/damage the TV antenna.

Prohibited

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■ Internal Battery

(The internal battery of the product is a lithium-ion battery.)

The internal battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the
battery before using the product.

DANGER

If the liquid leaking from inside gets on your skin or clothes,
immediately rinse it off with water to avoid injury. If the liquid gets into
your eyes, do not rub but wash your eyes with water, and

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immediately consult a doctor to avoid the risk of losing your eyesight.

The internal battery is a consumable item. If the performance of the
internal battery does not recover (e.g. the usable time after each
charge has become extremely short), the internal battery is at the

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end of service life, so stop using it. Failure to do so might cause
overheating, ignition, rupture or leakage. Since the battery is
built-in type, the product will be kept at an au shop etc. and
charges will be incurred for repair. Also, you may not use the
product in certain period of time. Note that the length of service life
varies depending on the usage condition, etc.

Be sure to read the following
hazards before use.

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■ Charger

WARNING

Do not use at other voltages than the specified power supply voltage.
Doing so might cause ignition, fire, overheating or electric shock.

•Specified AC adapter (sold separately): 100 V AC to 240 V AC

Prohibited

Do not charge with voltage converter for overseas travel.

•Specified DC adapter (sold separately): 12/24 V DC (for negative
grounded vehicles only)

Firmly insert the power plug of the specified charger (sold
separately) into the power outlet or cigarette lighter socket down to
the base of its pins. Incomplete insertion of the power plug might

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result in electric shock, overheating, ignition, fire, or injury. Do not
use damaged specified charger (sold separately) or loose power
outlets or cigarette lighter sockets.

If the fuse in the common DC adapter 03 (sold separately) blows,
replace it with a fuse of the specified type (250 V, 1 A). Replacing
with a different type of fuse might cause overheating or ignition. (For

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information about fuse replacement, carefully read the manual for
the common DC adapter 03 (sold separately).)

Do not damage, modify, twist, pull or place a heavy object on the
cable of the specified charger (sold separately). Do not use a
damaged cable. Doing so might cause electric shock or short

Prohibited

circuit causing fire, a fault, or injury.

If you hear thunder, do not touch the AC adapter. Doing so might
cause an electric shock as a result of a lightning strike.

Prohibited

Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.

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Before cleaning the specified charger (sold separately), unplug its
power plug from the outlet or cigarette lighter socket. If the plug

Disconnect

remains plugged in when you clean the charger, it might cause

plug from

electric shock or short circuit causing fire, a fault, or injury.

power outlet

Wipe off dust on the power plug. Failure to do so might cause fire,
burns or electric shock.

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Place the common DC adapter 03 (sold separately) where it does
not hinder driving or safety equipment such as airbags. Failure to
do so might cause a traffic accident. Place the common DC

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adapter 03 (sold separately) following the instructions of its manual.

When the charger is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the
charger’s power plug from the power outlet or cigarette lighter

Disconnect

socket. Failure to do so might cause fire or a fault.

plug from

power outlet

Specified chargers (sold separately) are not waterproof. Never use
in places subject to direct splashing with water, pet urine, etc. or in
humid places such as a bathroom. Doing so might cause

Wetting

with water

overheating, fire, electric shock, or injury. In the event that a

prohibited

charger is splashed with liquid, immediately disconnect its power
plug.

Do not plug in or unplug the specified charger (sold separately)
with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock, a fault, or

Wet hands

injury.

prohibited

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CAUTION

When unplugging the power plug of the specified charger (sold
separately) from the outlet or cigarette lighter socket, hold the

Disconnect

charger to do so. If you pull the cable, it might be damaged,

plug from

causing overheating, ignition, electric shock, or injury.

power outlet

Be sure to read the following
cautions before use.

■ au Nano IC Card (LTE)

WARNING

Do not put the au Nano IC Card (LTE) in a cooking apparatus such
as a microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause
melting, overheating, fuming, loss of data or a fault.

Prohibited

Be sure to read the following
warnings before use.

CAUTION

Be careful not to injure your hand or finger when attaching/
removing the au Nano IC Card (LTE).

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Use only the devices specified by the Company to insert the au
Nano IC Card (LTE) in. Using a device not specified by the
Company might cause loss of data or a fault.

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For the specified devices, contact an au shop or Customer Service
Center.

Do not disassemble or modify the au Nano IC Card (LTE). Doing so
might cause loss of data or a fault.

Disassembly

prohibited

Be sure to read the following
cautions before use.

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Do not use or leave the au Nano IC Card (LTE) in hot places such
as by a fire or a heater. Doing so might cause melting, fuming, loss
of data or a fault.

Prohibited

Do not throw the au Nano IC Card (LTE) into a fire or heat it. Doing
so might cause melting, fuming, loss of data or a fault.

Prohibited

Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au Nano IC Card (LTE) or
short-circuit it. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Prohibited

Do not drop the au Nano IC Card (LTE) or subject it to strong
impact. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Prohibited

Do not fold, bend or place a heavy object on the au Nano IC Card
(LTE). Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Prohibited

Do not wet the au Nano IC Card (LTE). Doing so might cause loss

Wetting

of data or a fault.

with water

prohibited

Do not scratch the IC (metal) part of the au Nano IC Card (LTE).
Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Prohibited

Do not store the au Nano IC Card (LTE) in dusty places. Doing so
might cause loss of data or a fault.

Prohibited

Do not store the au Nano IC Card (LTE) in places exposed to direct
sunlight or hot and humid places. Doing so might cause loss of
data or a fault.

Prohibited

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Store the au Nano IC Card (LTE) out of reach of small children.
Accidental swallow might cause asphyxiation, injury, etc.

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Handling Precautions

These precautions are provided to ensure that performance can be fully
demonstrated.
Thoroughly read these precautions to ensure correct use.

■Precautions common to the main unit, internal battery, charger,

au Nano IC Card (LTE), peripheral devices

● Do not apply excessive force to the product during use. Be sure not to put

the product into a tightly packed bag or place a heavy object on the
product in a bag. Sitting on the product in your pocket might damage the
display or internal circuit board resulting in a malfunction.
Keeping an external device connected to the external connection jack
might damage the connector resulting in a malfunction. Such damage and
malfunction are not covered by the warranty, even if there is no external
damage.

● To ensure waterproof property (equivalent to IPX5 and IPX7) of the product,

use the product with the au Nano IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory card
cover tightly closed.
Note that the waterproof property is not guaranteed in every usage
condition. Do not allow water to get inside the product or splash water on
the charger or optional accessories. Do not open/close the au Nano IC
Card (LTE)/microSD memory card cover in the rain or with water drops on
the surface of the product. Doing so might cause water intrusion resulting
in internal corrosion.
Malfunctions determined to be caused by water intrusion are not covered
by the warranty.

● Do not use the product in extremely hot, cold or humid places. (Use within

an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C and humidity range of 35% to
85%.)

•Charger

•Conversion cables

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● Do not use the product in extremely hot, cold or humid places. (Use within

an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C and humidity range of 35% to
85%. Using at a temperature of 36°C to 40°C is allowed only when you use
the product temporarily.)

•SHL25

•au Nano IC Card (LTE) (inserted into the SHL25)

● Do not use in places subject to lots of dust or vibration.

● Clean the product with a soft dry cloth (such as the type used for

eyeglasses). Forceful rubbing with a dry cloth may scratch the display. The
display may be stained if splash or smear is left attached to the surface.
Wiping the product using alcohol, thinner, benzene, detergent, etc. might
erase the printing on the outer casing or cause discoloration.

● Use as far away as possible from fixed-line phones, TVs and radios. Use

nearby might affect them.

● The product may become warm while charging or during other operations,

depending on the situation, but this is not abnormal.

● When the temperature of the product gets high during use, the product may

temporarily lower the screen brightness or may stop part of its functions to
protect the main unit.

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■Main unit

● Do not forcefully press, tap or intentionally subject the display to strong

impact. Doing so might cause scratching or damage.

● Do not forcefully press sharp objects or hard objects against keys or

display surface. Doing so might cause scratching or damage.
The touch panel is designed to be lightly touched by fingers. Do not apply
strong pressure with your fingers or sharp-pointed objects (such as
ballpoint pens and pins) on the touch panel.
In the following cases, the product may not respond to touching the touch
panel, or errors in operation may occur.

•Operation with gloved hands

•Operation with fingernails

•Operation with a foreign object placed on the touch panel

•Operation with a protective film or sticker on the touch panel

•Operation with water drops left or condensation formed on the surface

•Operation with wet or sweaty fingers

•Operation under water

● Never use modified au cell phones. Use of a modified device violates the

Radio Law.
You can perform the following operations to confirm the unique
authentication and standard marks (including certification/authentication
numbers) for the product.
On the home screen, “Apps Sheet” → [Settings] → [Device info] →
[Authentication].
The product has acquired the certification of conformity with technical
regulations for the specified radio station based on the Radio Law and
certification of conformity with technical regulations for the terminal based
on the Telecommunications Business Law, and the “Technical Conformity
Mark ” can be confirmed in the product as a certificate. Confirm contents
of electrical certificates in the product for information on certification.
If the screws of the product are removed and modifications are made to the
internal components, the certification of conformity with technical
regulations will become invalid. Never use the product without the valid
certification. Doing so violates the Radio Law.

● To prevent unlawful modification, the product has been designed so that it

cannot be easily disassembled. Modifying the product is prohibited by the
Radio Law.

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● Contents saved in the product, such as contacts, mails and bookmarks

might be altered or lost by an accident, fault, repair or mishandling. Be sure
to keep a copy of important contents. Note that the Company assumes no
responsibility for any damages or lost profits resulting from altered or lost
contents.

● Note that content data (both charged or free content) saved on the product

cannot be returned to the customer when the product is replaced for repair
of a fault, for example.

● The product uses liquid crystal for its display. The display response speed

may become slow when the ambient temperature is low, which is due to the
property of liquid crystal and not a malfunction. The display response
speed will return to normal at room temperature.

● Although the display used on the product is made using high-precision

technology, some pixels (dots) might be lit or out at all times. This is not a
malfunction.

● Take care not to inconvenience people around you when you use the

product in a public place.

● You are recommended to store copies of individual data such as still

pictures/videos you took and music in your PC by sending each file as mail
attachment, etc. Note, however, that you may not be able to make copies of
some copyrighted data even by the above-mentioned means.

● Take care not to place magnetized items such as magnetic cards, speakers

and TV sets near the product, as it might cause malfunction.
Putting strong magnetism close to the product might cause false operation.

● When you put the product in your pocket or bag, take care so that the

display does not come in contact with metal objects or other hard objects,
as it might cause scratching or damage. Straps with metal or other hard
parts that may come in contact with the display may cause scratching or
breakage.

● When suddenly brought into a warm place from a cold place, or when in a

humid location, or when used where temperature suddenly changes (e.g.
near the air discharge port of an air conditioner), water drops (i.e.
condensation) sometimes are formed inside the product. Note that when
used under conditions such as this, humidity might cause corrosion or a
fault.

● When wiping the display, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Use of a moistened

cloth, glass cleaner or other similar liquid might cause a fault.

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● When connecting/disconnecting an external device to/from the external

connection jack or earphone/microphone jack, make sure to insert/remove
the connector or earphone plug of the external device straight to/from the
jack.

● Note that applying unnecessary force with an external device connected to

the external connection jack or earphone/microphone jack may cause
damage.

● Do not discard the product together with regular trash. Please cooperate in

the collection of the product when it is no longer needed to protect the
environment and effectively use resources. Old products are collected at
au shops and other places.

● Insert only a microSD memory card into the microSD memory card slot on

the product.

● Do not exert excessive force when attaching/removing a microSD memory

card. Doing so might injure your hands or fingers.

● While writing/reading data to/from a microSD memory card, do not subject

the product to vibration or impact or turn off the power. Doing so might
cause loss of data or a fault.

● When hearing the other party’s voice, make sure that the earpiece is placed

at the center of your ear. If the earpiece (audio output port) is closed by the
ear lobe, it may be hard to hear the voice.

● Even if you cover the mouthpiece to make your voice inaudible to the other

party, the other party can hear your voice.

● When using handsfree call, take care to keep the speaker at a safe

distance from your ears, as the speaker volume may be too loud.

● Do not cover the light sensor with your finger or put a sticker on it. Doing so

may hinder the light sensor from detecting the ambient brightness and
functioning correctly.

● Do not put a sticker, etc. on the proximity sensor. Doing so may cause the

sensor to malfunction and make the display always turned off while making
a call or during a call.

● If you hold the phone to talk with hair covering your ear, the proximity

sensor may malfunction. This may cause the display to remain on, allowing
the call to be disrupted if the display is accidentally touched.

● If the display gets damaged, immediately stop use and contact an au shop

or Keitai Guarantee Service Center. Keeping using it may cause injury.

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● Putting a sticker, etc. on the display or a key may cause malfunction or

shortened usage time. Also, doing so may damage the product.

● When answering a call while the TV antenna is pulled out or it is kept

standing (e.g. while you are watching TV), take lots of care especially to the
tip of the TV antenna so that it will not do any harm on surrounding people
nor touch your own eye.

● If you put magnetized objects, metal straps, etc. close to the product, the

speaker section sometimes emits sounds. This is not a fault.

● Note that if you forcefully pull the au Nano IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory

card cover or apply excessive force on it, it may be damaged.

● When you put the product in your pocket or bag, do not forget to replace

the TV antenna to its original position. Also, do not forcefully pull or bend
the TV antenna intentionally. Doing so may cause scratching or damage.

● Bright places such as under the direct sunlight sometimes make it hard to

see the display. This is not a fault.

■Touch panel

● Use your finger to operate the touch panel. Do not use ballpoint pens,

pencils or other sharp-pointed objects. Using such objects does not only
hinder correct operation of the touch panel, but also might cause
scratching or damage to the display.

● Do not put stickers or sheets (e.g. commercially available protective films,

peep prevention sheets) on the display. Doing so might hinder correct
operation of the touch panel.

● Operating the touch panel with fingernails might result in split nails or

jammed fingers.

● If the display surface is dirty or wet with sweat or water, it may not function

correctly. In such case, wipe the display surface with a dry, soft cloth.

● When carrying the product in your pocket or bag, take care not to put the

touch panel close to metals or other conductive materials, as it might cause
false operation of the touch panel.

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■Internal battery

● Use in very hot or cold environments, for example, when left in an

automobile with the windows closed in summer, will cause the internal
battery capacity to drop and shorten the available battery usage time. This
will also shorten the internal battery’s service life. Try to use the internal
battery as much as possible at room temperature.

● The internal battery gradually discharges after charging even if the product

is not used. The internal battery may discharge completely after long time
no use. Charge before using the product.

● Because the internal battery performance or service life will become low,

do not store the product in the following conditions.

•Battery level is full (soon after charging is complete)

•Battery level is empty (to the extent that the product is not powered on)

•In extremely hot or humid conditions

● Charge the battery before using the product for the first time after purchase,

or if you have not used the product for a long time.

● The internal battery is a consumable item. If the performance of the internal

battery does not recover after charge, the internal battery is at the end of
service life, so stop using it. Since the battery is built-in type, the product
will be kept at an au shop etc. and charges will be incurred for repair. Also,
you may not use the product in certain period of time. Note that the length
of service life varies depending on the usage condition, etc.

● Internal batteries sometimes swell up as they approach the end of their

service life depending on the usage condition.
This is due to the properties of lithium-ion batteries, and is not a problem in
terms of safety.

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■Charger

● When not using the specified charger (sold separately), remove its power

plug from the power outlet or the cigarette lighter socket.

● Do not wrap the power cord of the specified charger (sold separately)

around the power plug. Doing so might cause electric shock, overheating,
fire, a fault, or injury.

● Do not forcibly bend the charger’s plug or the connection between the

connector and power cord. Doing so might cause electric shock,
overheating, fire, a fault, or injury.

● Do not use the common DC adapter 03 (sold separately) with the car

engine stopped. Doing so might result in draining of the car battery.

■au Nano IC Card (LTE)

● The au Nano IC Card (LTE) is lent to you by au. In case of loss or damage,

the card will be replaced at your expense. When malfunction is suspected,
or in case of theft or loss, contact an au shop or PiPit.

● Do not forcibly remove or insert the au Nano IC Card (LTE). Be careful not

to exert excessive force when inserting the card into your au cell phone.

● You are responsible for any damage caused by inserting your au Nano IC

Card (LTE) into some other IC card reader/writer, etc.

● Keep the IC (metal) part of your au Nano IC Card (LTE) clean. Wipe the

card with a dry, soft cloth (such as for cleaning eyeglasses) for cleaning.

● Do not put stickers, etc. on the au Nano IC Card (LTE).

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■Camera

● If the camera lens cover breaks, immediately discontinue use, and contact

an au shop or Keitai Guarantee Service Center. Continued use may cause
injury.

● When using the camera, follow common rules of etiquette regarding camera

use.

● Image data might be altered or lost due to malfunction, repair or

mishandling of the product. The Company takes no responsibility for
recovery of altered or lost data, damages resulting from altered or lost data,
and lost profits.

● When photographing important occasions (such as a wedding), take a trial

shot and check the shot image to make sure it is correctly shot.

● Do not use the camera for recording commercially available books or

information of which photographing is not allowed.

● Do not leave the camera lens exposed to direct sunlight. Imaging elements

might be discolored or burnt.

■Music, videos and TV

● Do not listen to music, watch videos or TV while driving a car or motorbike,

or riding a bicycle. Use of cell phones while driving a car or motorbike is
prohibited by law. (Use of cell phones while riding a bicycle may also be
punishable by law.) In addition, stay alert to the traffic around you even
when walking. Surrounding sounds might not be heard clearly, and gazing
at the screen may distract your attention causing a traffic accident. Be
especially careful at railroad crossings, station platforms and pedestrian
crossings.

● Take care not to listen at ear-splitting volume for a long time, as it might

affect hearing.

● Be careful of sound leakage from earphones in trains or other places with

many people around you.

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■Copyrights and rights of portrait

● If the data you shot or recorded using the product or the data you

downloaded from the Internet etc. is in part or in whole protected by the
third party’s copyright, you are not allowed to copy, distribute, publicly
send, modify the data without consent of the copyright holder, except for
personal use, under the copyright law.
In addition, do not use or modify portraits or names of other individuals
without their consent, as it may infringe on rights of portrait.
Note that shooting and recording might be restricted at some live
performances, shows and exhibitions even for personal use.

● Be careful about the copyright and portrait right when posting still pictures

you shot, etc. on Internet homepages.

■Back up content on the product

● Please back up important content recorded or downloaded to the product

to an outside source. Content recorded to memory on the product
sometimes disappears or is altered by unexpected factors, such as static
electricity or a fault, or by repair, mishandling, etc.

* How to make backups: Store important data such as phonebook data, music,

shot still pictures and videos on external memory devices such as a microSD
memory card or PC. You can also send files as mail attachment or transfer to
your PC. Note, however, that there are some data that cannot be copied by using
these means.

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Available Security Codes

Security Codes

The product has various security codes that you can use.
The available security codes are as follows. Do not forget the various security
codes that are set as they are necessary for various operations and contracts.

■Security code

Example of usage ① To do remote operation of voice mail and call

Initial value A four digit number chosen by the customer and

■Security key

Example of usage To set and release restriction on voice calls, etc.

Initial value 1234

■PIN code

Example of usage To prevent unauthorized use of the au Nano IC Card

Initial value 1234

■Lock No. (NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock)

Example of usage To use the NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock

Initial value 1234

forwarding services from a landline phone

② To use Customer Service Center and to do various

inquiries, applications, and modifications on the au
homepage

noted on the application form

(LTE) by third parties

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PIN

■ PIN Code

To prevent unauthorized use of the au Nano IC Card (LTE) by a third party, you
can set the product to require PIN code entry every time the power is turned
on. You also need to enter PIN code when setting whether PIN code entry is
required.
If PIN code is incorrectly entered three times consecutively, the PIN code will
be locked. You can unlock the PIN code using PUK code.

•PIN code is “1234” and PIN code entry is set to not be required at the time
of purchase. You can change PIN code to any four- to eight-digit number,
and set PIN code entry to be required as necessary.

■ PUK Code

In case PIN code is locked, you can unlock it by entering PUK code.

•PUK code is an eight-digit number given at the time of purchase, which is
printed on the back side of the plastic card on which your au Nano IC Card
(LTE) is attached.

•After entering PUK code, you need to set a new PIN code.

•If PUK code is incorrectly entered ten times consecutively, contact an au
shop, PiPit or Customer Service Center.

•“PIN code” is not reset by initializing the product.

◎ When the PIN code is locked, the product may restart for the security

reasons.

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Notes on Waterproof Property

Before using the product, thoroughly read the contents of “Notes on
Waterproof Property” to ensure correct use. Failure to follow the contents
described in these sections may cause intrusion of water, sand or other foreign
material, resulting in overheating, ignition, electric shock, injury or fault.
Proper operations of the product are not guaranteed in every possible
condition during actual use. Faults determined, after an inspection, to be
caused by mishandling by the customer such as by using the product without
following the contents written on “Notes on Waterproof Property” are not
covered by the warranty.

■ Waterproof Property of the Product

The product has a protection rating (JIS C 0920) for waterproof property
equivalent to IPX5*1 and IPX7*2 on the condition that the au Nano IC Card
(LTE)/microSD memory card cover is securely closed (Based on the
experiments by the Company).
The product does not have dustproof property.

*1 IPX5 means that the cell phone continues to function as a phone after being

subjected to a water jet (approximately 12.5 liters/min) discharged from a water
pouring nozzle (inner diameter: 6.3 mm), from all directions and approximately 3
meters away from the cell phone for at least 3 minutes.

*2 IPX7 means that the cell phone continues to function as a phone after being gently

lowered into a tank filled with still tap water (at room temperature) to the depth of 1
meter, immersed at the bottom for approximately 30 minutes and then taken out of the
tank.

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■Waterproof property of the product enables you

•To talk on the product in the rain without an umbrella (with a precipitation of
20 mm/hour or smaller).

•To use the product at the poolside. However, do not get it wet with water
other than tap water such as water in the swimming pool or submerge it in
water in the swimming pool.

•To wash the product with the low-pressure water flow of a tap water (6 liters/
min or lower) at the room temperature (5°C to 35°C).

■Handling the product

•Close the au Nano IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory card cover securely.
Even a fine obstacle (one hair, one grain of sand, tiny fiber, etc.) put between
contact surface may cause intrusion of water.

•If liquid such as water is splashed onto the product with the au Nano IC Card
(LTE)/microSD memory card cover opened, the liquid may seep inside and
cause electric shock or fault. Stop using it, turn off the power and then
contact an au shop near you or Keitai Guarantee Service Center.

•When the product is wet, wipe it with a dry and clean cloth.

•When your hand or the product is wet, never open/close the au Nano IC
Card (LTE)/microSD memory card cover.

•The product is resistant to fresh and tap water at room temperature (5°C to
35°C) only. If you let the product get wet with or submerged into the liquids
other than fresh and tap water at room temperature, stop using it and wash it
with fresh and tap water at room temperature.

•Do not use the earphone/microphone jack/external connection jack when the
jack is wet or sand or dust is attached to it. Doing so may cause impairment
of the waterproof property or cause electric shock, short circuit, etc. resulting
in a fire, burns, or a fault.

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■ Notes on Using the Product

•Do not let the product get wet with or submerged into the following liquids.

･ Water containing soap, detergent or bath powder
･ Seawater or water from a swimming pool
･ Hot spring, hot water, etc.

•If the product gets wet with seawater, water from a swimming pool, soft drink,
etc. or dust, sand, mud, etc. is attached on the product, immediately wash it
away with fresh and tap water at room temperature (5°C to 35°C). When it
gets dry and coagulated on the product, the stains get hard to get rid of and
may cause fault.

•Using the product without completely washing sand or mud away may cause
fault such as scratches and damages on the product.

•Do not immerse the product in a bathtub or swimming pool. Also, do not use
it under water. (including key operations.)

•The product is not designed to withstand high water pressure. Do not
expose the product to a strong water flow with tap water, shower, etc. (6
liters/min or more) or submerge it under water.

•To prevent condensation, wait until the product reaches room temperature
before you bring it from a cold place into a warm place. If condensation
occurs, leave it in room temperature until the condensation is removed.

•Do not get the product wet with hot water, use it in saunas or expose it to hot
air from hair dryer etc.

•Do not place the product where it gets extremely hot or cold such as near a
stove or in a refrigerator.

•Volumes may temporarily become lower due to water entering in the
earpiece, mouthpiece and speaker. Drain water and dry the product well
before use.

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•When water drops are attached on the touch panel or you perform touch
operations with your hand wet, the product may not properly function.

•The product does not float on water.

•Do not use the product in heavy rain.

•Do not leave the product wet. Doing so may let the liquids freeze on the
product in cold places or otherwise cause fault.

•Do not drop or otherwise subject the product to strong impact or jab the
earpiece, mouthpiece, speaker, etc. with a sharp object. Doing so may
cause scratching, deformation, etc. on/of the product, resulting in
impairment of waterproof property.

•Do not place the product directly on sand at a beach, sandbox, etc. or on
mud. Grains of sand may get into the earpiece, speaker, etc., causing the
volume to drop.

•If the au Nano IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory card cover degrades or is
damaged, the waterproof property cannot be maintained. In such case,
contact an au shop near you.

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■ Maintaining the Waterproof Property

■Rubber seal

The rubber seal on the au Nano IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory card cover is
important to maintain the waterproof property. Be sure to observe the following
items.

•Do not remove or scratch it.

•When closing the au Nano IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory card cover, do
not get the rubber seal caught. Also, do not insert sharp objects into gaps
around the au Nano IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory card cover or the
earphone/microphone jack or external connection jack section. Doing so
may damage the rubber seal and cause intrusion of water.

•It is recommended to replace the parts for maintaining the waterproof
property (pay service) once every two years regardless of whether any
abnormality is present. For information on part replacement, contact an au
shop near you.

■ Precautions on Charging

Specified charger (sold separately) and optional accessories are not
waterproof. Be sure to check the following items before and after charging.

•Check that the product is not wet. If it is wet or after it gets wet, drain water
well and wipe remaining water off with a clean dry cloth etc. before inserting
the microUSB plug into the external connection jack.

•Never connect the microUSB plug when the product or specified charger
(sold separately) is wet.
Although the product is water resistant, any water or foreign matter on the
product or microUSB plug when inserting the microUSB plug while the
product/specified charger is wet might cause electric shock or short circuit/
corrosion causing abnormal overheating, burnout, fire, burns, or a fault.

•Do not touch the specified charger (sold separately) with wet hands. Doing
so may cause electric shock.

•Do not splash water onto the specified charger (sold separately) or optional
accessories when using the equipment. Do not use the equipment in places
where water is regularly used such as a bathroom, shower room, kitchen and
lavatory. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, a fault, or injury.

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■ Washing the Product

If any stain, dust, sand, soft drink, etc. is attached to the surface of the product,
gently wipe it off with a cloth and wash the product under a mild water flow (up
to 6 liters/min) of tap water at room temperature (5°C to 35°C) approximately
10 cm away from the faucet or shower head.
Hold the au Nano IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory card cover so that it does
not open, and wash the product with your hands without using a brush or
sponge. After washing the product, drain water off and then use the product.

•Make sure that the au Nano IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory card cover is
securely closed before washing the product.

•Do not wash the product with a washing machine or an ultrasound bath.

•The earphone/microphone jack section and external connection jack section
are especially subject to stain such as dust or sand adhesion. Wash away
stain carefully so as not to keep it remaining in the sections. Also, after
washing it away, make sure the sections get sufficiently dried off before
using the product. Using the product with sand or water drops remaining in
the jack sections may cause fault.

•When cleaning the earphone/microphone jack section and external
connection jack section, do not use tools such as a cotton swab or jam a
cloth into the jack sections. Doing so may cause impairment of waterproof
property etc., resulting in fire, burns, or a fault.

•Never put the product in a microwave oven for drying it. Doing so may cause
the internal battery to leak liquid, overheat, rupture or ignite. Also, doing so
may cause the product to overheat, emit smoke, ignite or cause destruction
of circuit components.

•Do not expose the product to hot air from a hair dryer or leave it in a high
temperature environment for drying it. Doing so may cause the product to
deform, discolor, get out of order, etc.

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■ Draining Water

If the product gets wet, make sure to drain water remaining in the “earphone/
microphone jack section”, “external connection jack section”, “earpiece
(receiver) section”, “mouthpiece (microphone) section”, “speaker section”,
“key section”, “TV antenna section”, etc.

Wipe off water on the surface of the product carefully with

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a dry and clean cloth etc.

If a strap is attached, dry it sufficiently as well.
If the TV antenna section gets wet, extend the TV antenna, wipe off any
water, and then retract the TV antenna.

TV antenna section

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Hold the product securely and shake it approximately 20

2

times until there is no more water splashing.

Make sure of the safety around you and shake the product while holding it
securely not to let it drop.

Earpiece (Receiver) section

Mouthpiece (Microphone)
section

Speaker section

Recording microphone section

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Earphone/Microphone
jack section

External connection
jack section

Key section

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Wipe off water remaining in the grooves of each section by

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gently putting the product against a dry and clean cloth
etc.

Since water is sometimes left in the grooves of each section, clear them
of water by putting a cloth against their openings and gently patting them.
Make sure that there is no more water or foreign objects remaining in
them.

Lay out a dry cloth etc. beneath and leave the product on

4

the cloth at room temperature for approximately 2 to 3
hours to dry it.

Water, if any, remaining in the product may ooze up after wiping off.
Do not wipe off water remaining in the grooves directly by a cotton swab
etc.

■Precautions to be taken after water draining

Do not use the product with water drops still left on it.

•Doing so may cause call disruption or cause clothes or bags to get wet.

•Doing so may cause the earphone/microphone jack, external connection
jack, etc. to short-circuit, causing fire or a fault.

•Doing so in a cold region may cause a fault due to water drops freezing.

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Notes on Using Bluetooth®/Wireless LAN
(Wi-Fi®) Functions

Frequency Band

Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions (2.4 GHz band) of the product
use frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band ranging from 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz.
You can perform the following operations to confirm information on frequency
band.
On the home screen, “Apps Sheet” → [Settings] → [Device info] →
[Authentication].

•Bluetooth® function: 2.4FH1/XX4

The product uses the 2.4 GHz band.
FH1 uses FH-SS as the modulation scheme. The interference distance is
about 10 m or less.
XX4 uses other schemes. The interference distance is about 40 m or less.
Bands of mobile unit identification devices cannot be avoided.

•Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function: 2.4DS/OF4

The product uses the 2.4 GHz band.
DS-SS and OFDM are used as the modulation schemes. The interference
distance is about 40 m or less.
Bands of mobile unit identification devices can be avoided.
Channels available with the 2.4 GHz band wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) of the
product are between 1 to 13.
Available channels differ depending on the country.
For use in airplane, check with the airline company in advance.

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Precautions about Bluetooth

•The Bluetooth® function of the product conforms to the domestic standards
of Japan and FCC standards and EC directives, and has been certified.

•The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) and Bluetooth® devices is
shared by various other devices. For this reason, Bluetooth® devices use
technologies for minimizing effects from other devices using the same radio
frequency band. In some cases, however, the communication speed and
connectable range may be decreased, or disconnection may occur, due to
interference by other devices.

•The communication speed and connectable range vary depending on the
distance between communication devices, obstacles and the Bluetooth®
devices used.

■Bluetooth® function precautions

The frequencies used by the Bluetooth® function of the product are in the 2.4
GHz band. In this frequency band, in addition to home electrical appliances
such as microwave ovens and industrial, scientific and medical devices, other
similar wireless stations, in-plant wireless stations for mobile unit identification
that require a license for use such as factory production lines, specific small
power wireless stations that do not require licenses, and amateur wireless
stations (collectively called “other wireless stations” from here on) are
operated.

1. Before using the product, make sure that “other wireless stations” are not in
operation nearby.

2. In the event that instances of radio wave interference have occurred
between the product and “other wireless stations”, immediately either
relocate the product or stop operation of the device (stop emission of radio
waves).

3. If you are unclear on any points or are troubled by anything, contact an au
shop or Customer Service Center.

®

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Precautions about Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)

•The wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function of the product conforms to the domestic
standards of Japan, FCC standards and EC directives, and has been certified.

•Do not use the product in places where electromagnetic waves are
generated or near electric products, AV and OA equipment, or other
magnetized devices.

•Subjecting the product to magnetic or electrical noise might increase noise
and prevent it from performing communications. (The product is particularly
susceptible to noise when it is used near a microwave oven.)

•Using the product near a TV, radio or similar appliance might cause
reception interference and disrupt TV images.

•Searching might not be successful if there are multiple wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)
access points near the product and the same channel is being used.

■2.4 GHz band wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) precautions

The frequencies used by the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function of the product are
in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band. In the 2.4 GHz frequency band, in addition to
home electrical appliances such as microwave ovens and industrial, scientific
and medical devices, other similar wireless stations, in-plant wireless stations
for mobile unit identification that require a license for use such as factory
production lines, specific small power wireless stations that do not require
licenses, and amateur wireless stations (collectively called “other wireless
stations” from here on) are operated.

1. Before using the product, make sure that “other wireless stations” are not in
operation nearby.

2. In the event that instances of radio wave interference have occurred between
the product and “other wireless stations”, immediately either relocate the
product or stop operation of the device (stop emission of radio waves).

3. If you are unclear on any points or are troubled by anything, contact an au
shop or Customer Service Center.

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■5 GHz band wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function precautions

In the 5 GHz frequency band, three channels of 5.2 GHz/5.3 GHz/5.6 GHz
band (W52/W53/W56) are available.

•W52 (5.2 GHz band/36, 40, 44, 48 ch)

•W53 (5.3 GHz band/52, 56, 60, 64 ch)

•W56 (5.6 GHz band/100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 ch)
Making a communication with 5.2 GHz/5.3 GHz band (W52/W53) outdoors is
prohibited by the Radio Law.

◎ Connections between the product and all other Bluetooth® and wireless

LAN (Wi-Fi®) devices have not been confirmed. Therefore, connections
with all Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) devices are not guaranteed.

◎ The product supports security features for wireless communications that

are compliant with the Bluetooth
specifications, but the security may not be sufficient depending on the
usage environment and configuration. Be careful when making data
communication using Bluetooth® or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function.

◎ Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi

anywhere within the radio wave range, as it uses radio waves for
exchanging information. At the same time, there is a risk that a malicious
third party may obtain unauthorized access if security settings have not
been configured. You are recommended to configure security settings
before using wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) at your decision and responsibility.

◎ The Company assumes no responsibility for leakage of data or

information that may occur during Bluetooth
communication.

◎ Since Bluetooth

frequency band, using the both functions at the same time may cause
radio wave interference resulting in decreased communication speed or
disconnection from the network. If connection fails, stop using either of
the Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions.

®

and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions use the same

®

and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) standard

®

) has the advantage that it can be freely connected

®

/wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)

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Notes on Packet Communication Charge

•Since constant Internet connection is possible with the product, packet

communication may be performed automatically by some applications,
resulting in high packet communication charges. Therefore, subscription to
the flat-rate/discount service for packet communication charges is
recommended.

•To browse homepages, download applications, communicate using

applications, send/receive e-mails and configure various settings,
connection to the Internet is required, to which packet communication
charge applies.

* Packet communication charge does not apply to wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®).

Notes on Applications

•Be sure to check the security of the application, then install it at your own

risk. Some applications might cause virus infection, damage various data,
and send out your location information, usage history or personal information
stored in your cell phone via the Internet.

•The Company assumes no responsibility for any problems that might be

caused by applications you have installed. In such case, you may be
charged a repair fee even during the warranty period.

•The Company assumes no responsibility for any disadvantage brought to

you or any third party by applications you have installed.

•Insertion of a microSD memory card is necessary to use some applications.

•Some applications keep the screen turned on while they are active, or

rapidly drain the battery while running in the background.

•Operation procedures and screen appearances of the applications

preinstalled in the product and those installed by you are subject to change
without notice as a result of version upgrade. In addition, operation
procedures described in the “Basic Manual” available on the au homepage
and on the product, “Notes on Usage” (this manual) or “Setting Guide”/“Full
Instruction Manual” (Japanese) available on the au homepage may differ
from the actual procedures.

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Export Administration Regulations

The product and its accessories may be subject to the Japan Export
Administration Regulations (“Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law” and
its related laws). In addition, U.S. Re-export Regulations (Export Administration
Regulations) may apply to the product and its accessories. To export and
re-export the product and its accessories, take the required measures on your
responsibility and at your expenses. For details on the procedures, contact the
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Intellectual Property Rights

■ Trademarks

The company names and product names appearing in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

•The microSD logo, microSDHC logo and microSDXC logo are trademarks of

SD-3C, LLC.

•The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by the

Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and SHARP CORPORATION is licensed to use these
trademarks.

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•Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

•Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ and Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo are trademarks of

Wi-Fi Alliance®.
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

•Wi-Fi Direct™ is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

•“

•The official name for Microsoft® Windows® is Microsoft® Windows®

Operating System.

•Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista®, Microsoft® Excel®, Microsoft®

PowerPoint®, Windows Media® and Exchange® are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

•Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® Office are product names of Microsoft

Corporation in the U.S.A.

•QR code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

” is a trademark of BUFFALO INC.

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•FeliCa is a contactless IC card technology developed by Sony Corporation.

FeliCa is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

•

&

is a registered trademark of FeliCa Networks, Inc.

•Twitter and Twitter logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Twitter,

Inc.

•Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

•“mixi” is a registered trademark of mixi, Inc.

•Google™, Google logo, Android™, Android logo, Google Play™, Google

Play logo, Google+™, Google+ logo, Google Settings™, Google Settings
logo, Gmail™, Gmail logo, Google Calendar™, Google Calendar logo,
Google Maps™, Google Maps logo, Google Chrome™, Google Chrome
logo, Google Voice Search™, Google Voice Search logo, Picasa™,
YouTube™, YouTube logo, Google Drive™, Google Drive logo, Google
Search™, Google Search logo and Google Now™ are trademarks of Google
Inc.

•GREE and the GREE logo are registered trademarks of GREE, Inc. in Japan.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

•LINE is a trademark of LINE Corporation.

•Rovi, G-GUIDE, G-GUIDE MOBILE and G-Guide related logos are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its
subsidiaries in Japan.

•For DTS patents, see (http://patents.dts.com). Manufactured under license

from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol
together are registered trademarks, and DTS Sound is a trademark of DTS,
Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

•TRENDMICRO, VirusBuster are trademarks of Trend Micro Inc.

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•Copyright © 2010 - Three Laws of Mobility. All Rights Reserved.

•The “RSA Secure” AND “Genuine RSA” logos are trademarks of RSA Data

Security, Inc.

•DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service

marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
Sharp Corporation has acquired DLNA certification for the device.

•Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates.

Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

•“Chaku-uta”, “Chaku-uta full” and “Chaku-uta full plus” are registered

trademarks of the Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.

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•“笑顔フォーカスシャッター”, “振り向きシャッター”, “NightCatch/ナイト

キャッチ”, “スマートファミリンク/Smart Familink”, “翻訳ファインダー”, “翻
訳キャプチャー”, “多焦点撮影”, “AQUOS/アクオス” and the “AQUOS” logo,

“セリエ/SERIE”, “AV家電リンク”, the “エコ技” symbol, “アウトドアビュー”,
“ワンタッチシャッター”, the “SHSHOW” logo, “Bright Keep”, “Sweep ON”,
“Social Board”, “スロートーク/Slow Talk”, “パーソナルコレクトボード/
Personal Collect Board”, “ウェルカムシート/Welcome Sheet”, “フレーミング
アドバイザー/FramingAdviser”, “Feel UX”, “「書」メモ”, “アナザービュー/
Another View”, “パストック/Passtock”, “EDGEST”, “IGZO”, “LCフォント/
LCFONT” and the LC logo symbol are registered trademarks or trademarks
of Sharp Corporation.

•iWnn of OMRON SOFTWARE Co., Ltd. is used for conversion methods for

Japanese language, and for phrase prediction methods for English.
iWnn © OMRON SOFTWARE Co., Ltd. 2008-2014 All Rights Reserved.
iWnn IME © OMRON SOFTWARE Co., Ltd. 2009-2014 All Rights Reserved.

•The font type pre-installed in this product, Shin Go M, is licensed by

Morisawa Inc. solely for the use with this product.
“Morisawa” and “Shin Go” are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Morisawa Inc.

•Portions Copyright ©2004 Intel Corporation

•aptX is a registered trademark of CSR plc.

•The product includes pictograms that SHARP CORPORATION is licensed by

NTT DOCOMO, INC.

•“ROBOCOP” 2014.7.2 ON BLU-RAY & DVD © 2014 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Pictures Inc. and Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
© 2014 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. All Rights
Reserved.

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•Dynastream and ANT are registered trademarks of Garmin and its affiliates

in the US and other countries.
ANT+™, the ANT+ logo and the ANT+ CAPABLE logo are registered
trademarks of Garmin and its affiliates in the US and other countries.

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■ Open Source Software

•The product includes software based on GNU General Public License (GPL),

GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) and other licenses.
For details on licenses of related software, on the home screen, “Apps
Sheet” → [Settings] → [Device info] → [Legal information] → [Open source
licenses].

•Source codes of software based on GPL, LGPL and Mozilla Public License

(MPL) can be referred to on the following site for free. For details, refer to the
following site.

(https://sh-dev.sharp.co.jp/android/modules/oss/)

■ OpenSSL License

【OpenSSL License】

Copyright © 1998-2009 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved.

This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in
the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT
ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED W
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT
SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED
AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING
IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

ARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT

“AS IS” AND

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【Original SSLeay License】

Copyright © 1995-1998 Eric Young ([email protected]) All rights reserved.

This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young
([email protected])

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN
AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE
GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF
THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGE.

■ Windows Notations

The names of operating systems (Japanese versions) used in this manual are
as follows.

•Windows 8 is the abbreviation for Microsoft® Windows® 8, Microsoft®

Windows® 8 Pro and Microsoft® Windows® 8 Enterprise.

•Windows 7 is the abbreviation for Microsoft® Windows® 7 (Starter, Home

Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate).

•Windows Vista is the abbreviation for Microsoft® Windows Vista® (Home

Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, Ultimate).

NO EVENT SHALL THE

, INDIRECT,

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■ More

The software installed on this product or part of it may not be altered,
translated/adapted, reverse-engineered, decompiled or reverse-assembled
and any such actions are prohibited.

Under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License, customers have licensed
permission for the following use of this product to engage in non-profit
personal use. Other uses are not permitted.

•Recording MPEG-4 Visual standard video (hencefor

Video)

•Playing back MPEG-4 Video that a customer engaged in personal and

non-profit activities has recorded

•Playing back MPEG-4 Video obtained from a provider licensed by MPEG-LA

When using for promotion, in-house use, profit use, and other intended uses,
contact MPEG LA. LLC.

•This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the

personal and noncommer
compliance with the AVC standard (henceforth referred to as AVC video)
and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in
a personal and noncommercial activity and/or was obtained from a video
provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be
implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from
MPEG LA, L.L.C.
Visit (http://www.mpegla.com)

•This product is licensed under the VC-1 Patent Portfolio License for the

personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in
compliance with the VC-1 standard (henceforth referred to as VC-1 video)
and/or (ii) decode VC-1 video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in
a personal and noncommercial activity and/or was obtained from a video
pr

ovider licensed to provide VC-1 video. No license is granted or shall be
implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG
LA, L.L.C.
Visit (http://www.mpegla.com)

cial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in

th referred to as MPEG-4

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This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License for
the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in
compliance with the MPEG-4 Video Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii)
decode MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a licensed
video provider. No license is granted or implied for any other use. Additional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA. See (http://www.mpegla.com).
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Systems Patent Portfolio License
for encoding in compliance with the MPEG-4 Systems Standard, except that
an additional license and payment of royalties are necessary for encoding in
connection with (i) data stored or replicated in physical media which is paid for
on a title by title basis and/or (ii) data which is paid for on a title by title basis
and is transmitted to an end user for permanent storage and/or use. Such
additional license may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See (http://www.
mpegla.com) for additional details.

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Forgeneralinformation,charges,andoperationassistance(tollfree)

Businesshours:9:00to20:00(7daysaweek)

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Forloss,theftordamage(tollfree)

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0120-925-919

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chargersatstoresbearingthe
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