User Guide
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing a KYOCERA smartphone.
Before use, please read the User Guide and the supplied Quick Reference Guide for proper usage.
Choose the model you are using from the list at the URL below to view the USB driver. http://global.kyocera.com/ruggedphone/
List of Packaged Items
• KC-S701 main unit
•Power adapter
•Micro USB cable
•Headset with microphone
•Warranty
•Quick Reference Guide
Notes
•The battery is built into the product.
•MicroSD card and wireless charger are not included.
Notations Used in This
Document
In this document, the symbols ,
,
,
, ,
,
, and
are used to represent key operation. Also, the notations used for selecting icons and items
visible on the display are as follows.
Example :
On the Home screen tap ►
► [About phone].
Explanation :
Tap the icon at the bottom of the Home screen. On the Apps list that is displayed, swipe right or left and tap
. Then swipe up and down on the Settings menu screen that is displayed, and tap [About phone].
Notes
•This manual describes operations from the Home screen at factory settings. It you change things like the settings, then operation procedures, icons, etc. may differ from those described. Also, operations are described based on a vertical display. If using a horizontal display, things like menu items may differ.
•The screens and illustrations used in this manual are representations and may differ from the actual product and screens. In addition, a portion of the screen may be omitted.
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Table of Contents
List of Packaged Items ............................. |
1 |
Notations Used in This Document........... |
1 |
Disclaimers ................................................ |
3 |
Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly) ..... |
4 |
Product Disposal..................................... |
12 |
Handling Precautions ............................. |
13 |
Notes on Waterproof, Dustproof and |
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Shock-Resistant Properties ................... |
20 |
Using Apps .............................................. |
29 |
Things to Check and Setup |
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Before Use |
30 |
Names and Functions of Parts................ |
30 |
Inserting/Removing a Nano SIM Card .... |
32 |
Inserting/Removing a MicroSD Card....... |
33 |
Charging.................................................. |
35 |
Turning the Power On/Off ....................... |
36 |
Initial Settings.......................................... |
38 |
How to Use the Touch Panel .................. |
38 |
Home Screen .......................................... |
39 |
Status Bar ............................................... |
40 |
Notification Panel .................................... |
41 |
Using the Apps List ................................. |
42 |
Applications |
42 |
Phone...................................................... |
42 |
People ..................................................... |
43 |
Messaging............................................... |
44 |
Email ....................................................... |
45 |
Gmail....................................................... |
46 |
Chrome ................................................... |
47 |
Camera ................................................... |
48 |
Gallery ..................................................... |
49 |
Play Store ................................................ |
50 |
Eco Mode ................................................ |
50 |
Product settings |
51 |
Displaying the Settings Menu .................. |
51 |
WIRELESS & NETWORKS..................... |
51 |
DEVICE ................................................... |
54 |
PERSONAL ............................................. |
56 |
ACCOUNTS ............................................ |
57 |
SYSTEM.................................................. |
57 |
Appendix |
58 |
Main Specifications.................................. |
58 |
Specific Absorption Rate of Mobile Phone |
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................................................................. |
58 |
OpenSSL License.................................... |
60 |
FCC Notice .............................................. |
61 |
European RF Exposure Information ........ |
63 |
Declaration of Conformity ........................ |
63 |
Intellectual Property Rights...................... |
64 |
Open Source Software ............................ |
66 |
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Disclaimers
•The Company is not liable for any damages arising from earthquakes, lightning, storms, floods, or other natural disasters, nor from fires, actions by third parties, other accidents, intentional or mistaken misoperation by the customer, or use under other unusual conditions outside the responsibility of the Company.
•The Company is not liable for any incidental damages (change/ disappearance of described content, loss of business income, disruption of business, etc.) arising from the use or inability to use this product.
•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 a malfunction caused in conjunction with connected devices or software not related to the Company.
•Shot image data or downloaded data may sometimes be altered or lost due to faults, repair, or other handling of this product. The Company is not liable for any damage or lost income that results from recovering this data.
•It is recommended you keep a copy of important data on your PC’s hard disk, etc. Whatever the cause of the defect or malfunction may be, the Company assumes no responsibility for the alteration or loss of saved data.
Notes
•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.
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Safety Precautions
(Observe Strictly)
■Before using this product, thoroughly read the Safety Precautions for proper use. After reading, store the precautions in a safe place.
■These precautions contain instructions that should be observed to prevent damage to property and/or injury to the user and other people.
■These precautions are divided into the following categories according to the severity of the damage that could occur if the instructions are not followed.
This symbol indicates the “imminent danger
DANGER of death or serious injury” if the
instructions are not followed.
This symbol indicates the “possibility of
WARNING death or serious injury” if the
instructions are not followed.
This symbol indicates the “risk of minor
CAUTION injury or physical damage” if the
instructions are not followed.
■Explanation of graphics used in these precautions
Indicates an action that is not allowed.
Indicates that disassembly is not allowed.
Indicates that use in a place where the product is likely to get wet or allowing the product to get wet is not allowed.
Indicates that handling with wet hands is not allowed.
Indicates an action that must be taken.
Indicates that the power plug must be disconnected from the mains.
Precautions common to the main unit, internal battery, power adapter, and peripheral devices
DANGER
Do not use, store, or leave the product in hot places (e.g. by fire, near a heater, in direct sunlight, in a car in the hot sun).
Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, fault, fire, or injury.
Before entering an area where flammable gas is generated, such as a petrol station, be sure to turn off the product.
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Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, fault, fire, or injury.
Do not throw the product into a fire or heat it. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, or fire.
Do not short-circuit the external connection terminal, earphone microphone terminal, etc. Also, do not allow conductive foreign objects (metal fragments, pencil leads, etc.) to come into contact with or get inside the external connection terminal, earphone microphone terminal, etc. Doing so might cause a fire, burns, or a fault due to heat generation.
When using metal accessories, etc., be sure not to allow the metal part to come in contact with the external connection terminal, earphone microphone terminal, or power outlet. Doing so might cause electric shock, ignition, injury, or a fault.
Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for an extended period. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, or fire by the light-collecting mechanism of the lens.
You are 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 in the event that any nonconformities arise on this product or peripheral devices as a result of modification, etc.
WARNING
Do not drop the product or subject it to strong impact, such as throwing. Doing so might cause rupture, overheating, ignition, or a fault.
Do not use outside when you can hear thunder. Doing so puts you at risk of lightning strikes and electric shock.
Do not let your hands, fingers, and other parts of the body touch the external connection terminal. Doing so might cause electric shock, injury, or a fault.
If the product is damaged from being dropped, etc., and its display is cracked or internal parts are exposed, do not touch the cracked display or exposed parts with your hands. Doing so might cause electric shock or injury from damaged parts.
If the product is charged while wet, electric shock, a short circuit, or corrosion might occur, and overheating might cause fire, malfunction, or burns.
Although this product model has waterproof properties, stop use if water or another liquid gets inside the product from the external connection terminal cover, card slot cover, earphone microphone terminal cover, etc. Continued use of the product in this state might cause overheating, fire, or a fault.
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Do not operate the product while driving a vehicle, riding a motorized bicycle or bicycle, or walking. Doing so might compromise traffic safety and cause an accident.
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.
Do not leave in places within the reach of small children. Small children might mistakenly swallow small parts, etc. and choke on them, or might drop the product and cause an accident or injury.
CAUTION
Do not store the product in places subject to direct sunlight (e.g. in vehicles), places that get hot, places that get extremely cold, or in humid or dusty places. Doing so might cause overheating, fire, deformation, or a fault.
Do not leave in unstable locations such as unsteady stands or tilting surfaces. Dropping the product might cause injury or damage. Pay extra attention while the vibration is set. Also, pay sufficient attention to impact, etc.
Do not cover or wrap up the product in bedding, etc. while using or charging the product. Doing so might cause fire, fault, or injury.
Do not touch the product or power adapter for extended periods while power is being supplied from an external source. Doing so might cause low-tem- perature burns.
The product may become hot from prolonged use, especially in a high-temper- ature environment. Be careful about prolonged skin contact when using the product, as it might cause low-tempera- ture burns.
Do not use power outlets or wiring apparatus beyond their ratings. Also, exceeding the rating by, for example, connecting multiple devices to a single power strip might cause overheating and fire.
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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.
Do not use if there is smoke, abnormal odour or noise, excessive overheating, or other abnormalities. If you are charging, unplug the power adapter from the mains, confirm that the product is not too hot, and turn of the power.
When plugging earphones, etc. into the product, adjust the volume to the proper level. Setting the volume too loud or using earphones continuously for an extended time period might adversely affect your ears. Also, raising the volume too high might prevent you from hearing sounds around you, which might in turn lead to a traffic accident at a railway crossing or pedestrian crossing.
When adjusting the volume with earphones, etc. plugged into the product, raise the volume a little at a time. If you raise the volume too much from the outset, a sudden loud noise from the earphones, etc. might adversely affect your ears.
When using the power adapter or an external device, insert/remove the connector straight to/from the terminal. Check the orientation of the connector. If not correct, it may cause damage or a fault.
Main unit
DANGER
Do not puncture the product with a nail, hit it with a hammer, or step on the product. Doing so might cause fire or damage.
Be careful that the product is not bitten by your pet. It might cause leakage, overheating, rupture, ignition of the internal battery, fire, or injury.
WARNING
Do not use the product while you are aboard an aeroplane. Although, some airline companies do allow their passengers to use cell phones. For details, contact the airline company you use.
Turn the product off near high precision electronic devices. Failure to do so might affect the electronic devices. (Examples of electronic devices that might be affected by the product include cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids, other electronic medical devices, fire alarms, and automatic doors. If you are using an electronic medical device, contact the device manufacturer or retailer for information about the possible affects of radio waves.)
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When using the product near an implanted pacemaker, implanted cardio- verter-defibrillator, or other electronic medical device, radio waves might affect these units and devices. So, please observe the following.
Those with an implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-defibrillator should carry or use the product at least 15 cm away from the pacemaker or cardioverter-defibrillator.
Turn the product off or set it to “Aeroplane mode” when it may be difficult to keep at least 15 cm away, such as in situations where you cannot move freely, because there may be people with a cardiac pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-defibrillator nearby.
Pay attention to the following points when using the product inside medical institutions.
-Do not bring the product into operating rooms, 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.
When using electronic medical devices other than an implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-defibrillator outside a medical institution (e.g. home medical treatment), check with the individual manufacturers of the electronic medical devices regarding the influence of radio waves.
Stay alert to your surroundings when calling, messaging, browsing the Internet, shooting photos, playing games, or listening to music. Failure to do so might cause a fall or traffic accident.
Do not use the light in front of a person’s eyes. Do not stare into the light when it is illuminated. Doing so might cause impairment of eyesight, etc. Be especially careful not to photograph small children from a very close distance.
Do not turn the light on toward a driver of a car, motorbike, bicycle, etc. If disoriented by the light, the driver might become unable to drive and cause an accident.
On rare occasions, some people demonstrate symptoms such as temporary muscle spasms, loss of consciousness, etc. from watching repeatedly flickering screens. Those with a past history of this should consult with a physician beforehand.
Chemically hardened glass is used for the product’s display. If it is broken, do not touch the broken part. The broken part might cause injury.
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Do not hold the speaker close to your ear. Loud volume might affect hearing.
CAUTION
Although it is rare, use of the main unit in a vehicle sometimes affects on-board electronic devices. If this happens, stop use, since this may impair safe travel.
If you feel any skin abnormalities, immediately stop use and consult a dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occur, depending on your physical constitution and condition. The materials of parts used on the product are as follows.
Part |
Material |
Surface |
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treatment |
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Outer case (display |
PA resin |
Acrylic UV- |
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side) |
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cured |
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coating, |
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urethane |
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heat-cured |
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coating |
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Outer case (display- |
PC resin |
Acrylic UV- |
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side top), outer case |
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cured |
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(display-side bottom), |
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coating |
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volume up/down key, |
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direct button |
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(circumference), |
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speaker panel, |
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camera lens ring, |
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flash ring, decorative |
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screws (rear side) |
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Part |
Material |
Surface |
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treatment |
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Outer case (rear |
PC resin/ |
Acrylic UV- |
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side), earphone |
urethane |
cured |
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microphone terminal |
resin |
coating |
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cover, card slot cover |
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Direct button (inside), |
PMMA |
Hard coat |
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camera lens, flash |
resin |
treatment |
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lens |
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Display |
Chemically |
Antifouling |
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hardened |
treatment |
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glass |
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Back key, home key, |
PC resin/ |
None |
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recent apps key, |
urethane |
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external connection |
resin |
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terminal cover |
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Power key, |
Urethane |
None |
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speakerphone key, |
resin |
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camera key |
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Decorative screws |
SWCH |
Trivalent |
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(display side) |
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black |
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plating |
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 a loss of recorded information.
Do not allow liquids, metal objects, burnable items, and other foreign matter to get inside the earphone microphone terminal, the external connection terminal, the microSD card slot, or the nano SIM card slot. Doing so might cause fire, electric shock, injury, or a fault.
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Do not swing the product from a grip on the earphones, a phone strap, etc. Doing so might cause an accident or damage.
Use the product with the external connection terminal cover, card slot cover, and earphone microphone terminal cover closed. If the covers are open, dirt or water might get inside and cause a fault.
People with weak hearts should be careful when setting the incoming vibration and ringtone volume. Not doing so can cause adverse effects on your heart.
Do not place the product directly on the sand at a beach, etc. Sand or other small particles might get inside the microphone, speaker, noise cancelling microphone, etc. causing the volume to drop. If sand gets inside the product, it might cause overheating or a fault.
When using the product for calling or data communications, be careful not to keep the product in direct contact with your skin for an extended period, and do not cover the product with paper, cloth, bedding, etc. The main unit might get hot, causing a fire, injury, burns, or a fault.
Internal battery
The internal battery of this product is a lithium-ion battery. The internal battery is not fully charged at the time
Li-ion 00 of purchase. Charge the battery before using the product.
DANGER
If the leaked liquid gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse it off with water to avoid the risk of injury. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub them. Wash your eyes with water, and then immediately consult a doctor to avoid the risk of losing your eyesight. If the liquid gets on a device, wipe it off without touching it.
The internal battery is a consumable item. If the performance of the internal battery has depleted (e.g. the usable time after each charge has become extremely short), the battery is at the end of service life, so stop use. Failure to do so might cause overheating, fire, rupture, or leakage. The life span of the internal battery depends on the usage, etc.
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Power adapter
WARNING
Do not use any voltages other than the specified power supply voltage. Doing so might cause ignition, fire, overheating, electric shock, or injury.
Fully insert the power plug of the power adapter into the mains. Incomplete insertion of the power plug might result in electric shock, overheating, ignition, fire, or injury. Do not use when the power adapter is damaged, or a power outlet is loose.
Do not damage, modify, twist, pull, or place a heavy object on the cable of the power adapter. Do not use a damaged cable. Doing so might cause an electric shock, short circuit, fire, or injury.
Do not let your hands, fingers, or other parts of your body touch the external connection terminal or the earphone microphone terminal. Doing so might cause electric shock, injury, or a fault.
If you hear thunder, do not touch the power plug. Doing so might cause an electric shock as a result of a lightning strike.
When cleaning the power adapter, unplug it from the mains. If the equipment remains plugged in while you clean it, it might cause a short circuit.
Wipe off dust on the power plug. Failure to do so might cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
Situate and install in-car devices in places where they do not hinder driving or safety equipment such as air bags. Failure to do so might cause a traffic accident. Install in-car devices by following the instructions in their manuals.
When the power adapter will not be used for a long time, unplug it from the mains. Failure to do so might cause fire or a fault.
Do not use in places subject to direct splashing with water, pet urine, or other liquids. Doing so might result in faults and injury from overheating, fire, electric shock, or short-circuiting of electronic circuits. In the event that the product is splashed with liquid, immediately unplug the power adapter.
CAUTION
Do not use in humid places, such as bath areas, or connect/disconnect the power adapter with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock, injury, or a fault.
Charge the battery in a stable place. If placed on an inclined surface or wobbly stand, the product might fall and cause injury or damage. Pay extra attention while the vibration is set. In addition, do not cover or wrap the product with a cloth or bedding. Doing so might cause a fire, injury, or a fault.
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When unplugging the power adapter from the mains, grip the power adapter and remove it. If you pull the cable, the cable might be damaged.
Product Disposal
Battery:
This product is a unibody (one-piece) device, so the back cover and battery cannot be removed. Please be careful. Observe the following precautions.
•Do not attempt to open the back cover.
•Do not take out the battery, replace it, or dismantle it.
•Do not damage the back cover of the product.
•Do not incinerate the product or dispose of it like you would household rubbish.
Dispose of the product (including the internal battery) in accordance with the environmental regulations of your region.
When cellular devices and accessories bearing this mark have reached the end of their
product lives, it is necessary to bring them to a given waste collection point.
•The waste collection box for each part, located at the waste treatment facility in your area
• The waste collection box at the retail store
To prevent these waste products from polluting the environment, they are recycled.
European countries:
Waste collection points are free to use. It is necessary to bring all products bearing this mark to a collection point.
Non-European countries:
If your area lacks suitable waste collection or if it has a recycling facility for the parts of devices bearing this mark, it is necessary to take them to the collection point for recyclables. Do not throw them out with normal rubbish.
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Handling Precautions
These precautions are provided to ensure full performance. Thoroughly read these precautions to ensure correct use.
■Precautions common to the main unit, internal battery, power adapter, and peripheral devices
•Do not apply excessive force to the product during use. Be sure not to place the product into a tightly packed bag or to put it beneath a heavy object in the bag. Sitting with 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 terminal or earphone microphone terminal might damage the connector, resulting in a malfunction. Such damage and malfunctions are not covered by the warranty, even if there is no external damage.
•To ensure the waterproof properties (equivalent to IPX5 and IPX8) of this product, use the product with the external connection terminal cover, card slot cover, and earphone microphone terminal cover securely closed. Note that the waterproof
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properties are not guaranteed in every usage condition. Do not allow water to get inside the product or splash water onto the power adapter. Do not open/close the external connection terminal cover, card slot cover, or earphone microphone terminal 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 these items 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%.)
-Power adapter
-Peripheral devices
•Do not use these items 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 90%. Temporary use at -21°C to 50°C is acceptable.)
-Main unit
•Do not use in places subject to lots of dust or vibration.
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•Periodically clean the external connection terminal and earphone microphone terminal with dry cotton swabs, etc. Soiled terminals might cause poor connections. Do not exert strong force when cleaning the external connection terminal or earphone microphone terminal, to avoid deformation.
•Clean the product with a soft, dry cloth (such as the type used for glasses). Do not rub roughly with the dry cloth, or the display may be damaged. Leaving drops of water or dirt on the display may cause stains. Wiping the product using alcohol, thinner, benzine, detergent, etc. might remove the printing on the outer casing or cause discolouration.
•Use as far away as possible from land-line phones, TVs, and radios, as nearby use might affect them.
•The product may become warm while charging or during other operations, depending on the situation, but this is not abnormal.
•When a child will be using the product, parents or guardians should thoroughly read these materials and teach the child how to use it.
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•Do not put stickers on the product. Sound may not be emitted or your voice may not reach the other party.
■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 your fingernails, sharp objects, or hard objects against the keys or display surface. Doing so might cause scratching or damage. The touch panel is designed to be lightly touched by your fingers. Do not press hard with your fingers or push sharp objects (fingernails, ballpoint pens, pins, etc.) against it.
•If you do the following things, the touch panel may become unresponsive to touch. Note that these may even cause a malfunction.
-Operation with fingernails
-Operation with a foreign substance still on the display
-Operation with a protective sheet or sticker on the screen
-Operation underwater
•To prevent unlawful modification, the product has been designed so that it cannot be easily disassembled.
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•Contents saved on the product, such as contacts and emails, might be altered or lost in 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.
•The product uses liquid crystal in its display. The response speed of the display may slow down when the ambient temperature is low, which is due to the properties of liquid crystal and is not a malfunction. Display response speed will return to normal at room temperature.
•Although the display on this product was made using high-precision technology, some pixels 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.
•It is recommended that you store copies of your data, such as photos you took, videos, and music, on your PC by sending each file as an email attachment, etc. Note, however, that you may not be able to make copies
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of 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 a strong magnet 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. Doing so might cause scratching or damage. Also, be careful not to scratch or damage the display by using a strap with metal or another hard part that comes in contact with the display.
•When suddenly brought into a warm place from a cold place, when in a humid location, or when used where the temperature suddenly changes (e.g. near the air discharge port of an air conditioner), water droplets (i.e. condensation) sometimes form inside the product. Note that when used under such conditions, the humidity might cause corrosion or a fault.
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•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.
•When connecting/disconnecting an external device to/from the external connection terminal or the earphone microphone terminal, be sure that the connector or plug of the external device is straight with the terminal.
•Note that applying unnecessary force to the external connection terminal or the earphone microphone terminal when connected to an external device might cause damage.
•Do not discard the product together with normal rubbish.
•Insert only a microSD card into the card slot on the product.
•Do not use excessive force when inserting/removing a microSD card. Doing so might injure your hands or fingers.
•While writing/reading data to/from a microSD 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.
•Take care not to cover the microphone with your fingers during
a call. The other party may not be able to hear your voice clearly.
•When doing a handsfree call, note that the speaker might emit loud sounds. Take care to keep the speaker a safe distance from your ears.
•Do not cover the sensor with your finger or put a sticker over it. Doing so may prevent the sensor from detecting ambient light levels and functioning correctly.
•Do not put a sticker, etc. on the proximity sensor. Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction, making the display turn off and remain off whenever you’re receiving or taking a call.
■Touch panel
•Use your fingers 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 might also 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.
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•Do not operate the touch panel with your fingernails. Doing so might result in split nails or jammed fingers.
•If the display surface is dirty, it may not function correctly. In such cases, wipe the display surface with a soft, dry 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.
•Gloves can be worn while operating the touch panel. However, operation may not be optimal, depending on the thickness and material of the gloves.
-If water on the gloves prevents operation of the touch panel, wipe the water off.
-If touch operation with gloves is not possible immediately after operating with no gloves, temporarily put the product in Sleep mode and reawaken it.
-If touch operation is not possible with gloves that are not snug on the fingertips, use the pads of your fingers.
■Internal battery
•Using the product in very hot or cold environments, like being left in a vehicle with the windows closed, will cause the internal battery capacity to drop and will shorten the potential battery usage time. This will also shorten the internal battery’s service life. Whenever possible, try to use the product at room temperature.
•After the internal battery is charged, battery power decreases bit by bit, even if the product is not used. The internal battery may be discharged if the product is not used for a long time. We recommend charging the product before use.
•To avoid lowering the battery performance or decreasing battery life, do not store the product in the following conditions:
-When fully charged (right after charging)
-When the battery is empty (too low to turn the product on)
-In hot and humid places
•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.
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•The internal battery is a consumable item. If the performance of the internal battery does not recover when charged, the battery is at the end of service life, so stop use.
■Power adapter
•When not using the power adapter, unplug it from the mains.
•Do not forcibly bend the power adapter’s plug or the connection area of the micro USB cable. Doing so might cause electric shock, fault, injury, overheating, or fire.
■Camera function
•When using the camera, follow common rules of etiquette regarding camera use.
•Picture/video data might be altered or lost due to a malfunction, repairs, or mishandling of the product. The Company takes no responsibility for the recovery of altered or lost data, damages resulting from altered or lost data, or for 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 to make a record of commercially available books or information of which photography is not allowed.
•Do not leave the camera lens exposed to direct sunlight. Imaging elements might be discoloured or burnt.
■Music and videos
•Do not listen to music or watch videos while driving a car or motorbike, or riding a bicycle. In addition, stay alert to the traffic around you even when walking. Surrounding sounds may not be heard clearly, and gazing at the screen might distract your attention and cause a traffic accident. Be especially careful at railway crossings, on station platforms, and at pedestrian crossings.
•Take care not to listen at resoundingly loud volumes for extended periods, as it might affect hearing.
•Be careful of sound leakage from earphones when on trains and at other places with many surrounding people.
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■Copyrights and rights of portrait
•Without the consent of the copyright holder, you are not allowed to copy, distribute, publish, modify, or edit the data that you shot, recorded, or downloaded using this product, unless for personal use or uses under copyright law. In addition, do not use or modify the portraits or names of other individuals without their consent, as it might infringe on their rights of portrait. Note that shooting and recording may be restricted at some live performances, shows, and exhibitions, even for personal use.
•Be careful about copyrights and portrait rights when posting pictures you shot, etc. on Internet web pages.
■Back up content on the product
•Please back up important content registered on the product or downloaded to the product from an outside source. Content saved to the product’s memory sometimes disappears or is altered by unexpected factors, such as static electricity or a fault, repair, mishandling, etc.
•Store important data such as contact data, music, and shot pictures and videos on microSD cards. You can also send files as email attachments or transfer them to your PC. Although, some data cannot be copied using these means. Please be aware.
PIN Code
■PIN code
To prevent unauthorized use of the Nano SIM Card 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 the PIN code when setting whether the PIN code entry is required. If the PIN code is incorrectly entered a certain number of times, the PIN code will be locked. You can unlock the PIN code using the PUK code.
■PUK code
If the PIN code is locked, you can unlock it by entering the PUK code.
•After entering the PUK code, you need to set a new PIN code.
•The PIN code is not reset by initializing the product.
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Notes on Waterproof, Dustproof and ShockResistant Properties
This product has waterproof properties equivalent to IPX5*1 and IPX8*2, as well as a dustproof property equivalent to IP6X*3, provided that the external connection terminal cover, card slot cover, and earphone microphone terminal cover are securely closed.
*1 IPX5 equivalent means that the product will maintain its operability as a phone even if it is sprayed with water from a 6.3 mm diameter nozzle at a distance of about 3 meters for more than 3 minutes at a rate of about 12.5 litres per minute from any direction.
*2 IPX8 equivalent means that the product will maintain its operability as a phone with no water getting inside the main unit, even if it is gently submerged in a tank of still tap water at room temperature to a depth of 1.5 meters for about 30 minutes.
*3 IP6X equivalent means that the product will not allow the intrusion of grit or dust even when it is placed in an apparatus with grit and dust of diameters of 75 μm or less and shaken for 8 hours.
Testing has also been carried out that conforms to the procurement standards (MIL-STD-810G) of the US Dept. of Defense, which carries out rigid testing (by our testing method).
•Water resistance: 30 straight minutes of water resistance in falling rain and immersion, and IPX5/IPX8 water resistance
•Dust resistance: Tested in dusty conditions for 6 straight hours (8.9 ± 1.3 m/sec, 10.6 ± 7 g/m³), and IP6X dust resistance
•Shock resistance: Tested by dropping from a height of approximately 1.22 m onto plywood (lauan) in 26 directions
•Vibration resistance: Tested with vibration for 1 straight hour (3 directions for 1 hour each, 20 to 2,000 Hz)
•Sunlight resistance: Tested in sunlight for 24 straight hours (totalling 1,120 W/ m²)
•Humidity resistance: Tested at high humidity for 10 consecutive days (for 16 hours at 45% and for 8 hours at 95% per day)
•Temperature endurance: Operating environment: -21°C to 50°C (3 straight hours each), Storage environment: - 30°C to 60°C (4 straight hours each)
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