Kyocera Torque X01 User Guide

Contents

Safety Precautions

Basic Manual

X01

Basic Operations

Character Input

Phone

Phone Book

Mail

LINE

Internet

Camera

TV (1Seg)

Outdoor Functions

Settings

Appendix

Preface

Thank you for buying the "TORQUE X01" (simply called the "product"
or "main unit" from here on).
Before using the product, be sure to read "Basic Manual" (this manual)
and "Setting Guide" to ensure correct use. After you have finished
reading the manuals, be sure to keep them accessible. If you lose
"Basic Manual" and "Setting Guide", contact an au shop or Customer
Service Center.

List of Packaged Items

Before you start using the product, make sure that you have all the
following packaged items with the product.

Battery Pack
(KYF33UAA)

•

(Basic Manual) (Japanese)

取扱説明書

•

(Setting Guide) (Japanese)

設 定 ガ イド

The following items are not included in the package.

•Desktop holder (KYF33PUA)

•microSD memory card

•AC adapter

•Earphone

•3.5 φ-microUSB conversion adapter 01 (0301QNA)

•microUSB cable

◎Purchase a specified charger (sold separately).
◎Illustrations of cell phones in this manual are only for reference.

They may look different from the actual product.

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Main unit

IC Card Tray Ejecting · LOCK

Rotating Tool (sample)

Operating Instructions

■"Setting Guide" and "Basic Manual" (This
manual)

Handles only basic operations for main features.

Illustrations and Descriptions in This Manual

■Note on Key Illustrations

In this manual, the key illustrations are simplified as shown below.

Pressing e or c.............w

Pressing s or f.............x

Pressing e, c, s, f.... d

e

s f

c

uo

k

jl
m,.
123
456
789

-0^

qaz

v

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■Description of Operations for Selecting Item/Icon/

Notations used

Actual screen

In this manual, part of the
screen such as icons are
omitted.

Button etc.

In this manual, step descriptions for selecting a menu item/icon/
on-screen button/etc. with w or d and then pressing k (OK/Check/
Set/Commit/Done) are abbreviated as [Operation].

Example: To edit phone book contacts

When the standby screen is displayed, pressu →

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(Menu) → [Edit]

u

Indicates to select "Edit" with w and commit with k.

◎For details on key operation, refer to "Learn Basic Key

Operations" (▶P. 44).

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■Notes on Illustrations/Screenshots

This manual displays screens and describes operation assuming an
au Nano IC Card 04 LE is installed.
The illustrations and screenshots in this manual may look different
from the actual product or screens.
Also, part of the screen etc. may be omitted.

in this manual

◎In this manual, keys, screenshots and icons are described based

on default settings of the product with the body color "SILVER".
However, actual keys, screenshots and icons may differ or be
partially omitted. This is not a malfunction.
Content at the bottom of the screen that can be operated by pressing

◎

k/u/o/j/l

* However, k (OK)/k (Check)/k (Set)/k (Commit)/k (Done) are

◎Menu items, layers and icons described in this manual may be

different according to functions being used and conditions.

◎In this manual, "au Nano IC Card 04 LE" is abbreviated as "au IC

card".

◎In this manual, "microSD™ memory card (commercially available)"

and "microSDHC™ memory card (commercially available)" are
abbreviated as "microSD memory card" or "microSD".

◎All of the indicated amounts exclude tax unless otherwise specified.

Company names and product names referred to in this manual are

◎

trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
The TM, ® marks may be omitted in this manual.

are indicated in parentheses, such as u (Menu).

abbreviated as k only.

Contents

Preface .........................................................................................ii

List of Packaged Items .................................................................ii

Operating Instructions ................................................................. 1

Illustrations and Descriptions in This Manual .............................. 1

Contents ...................................................................................... 3

Safety Precautions ....................................................... 6

When Using the Product ...................................................................6

Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly) ...............................................7

Handling Precautions ......................................................................17

Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof/Shockproof Properties ..................22

Important Items to Remember before Use .....................................23

Precautions on Charging ................................................................25

Draining the Product .......................................................................26

Notes on Using Bluetooth

Cautions on Using 2.4 GHz Band...................................................27

Security Code/PIN Code .................................................................28

Notes on PIN Code .........................................................................29

Notes on Data (Packet) Communication Charges ..........................29

Notes on Applications .....................................................................30

Cell Phone Etiquette .......................................................................30

Basic Operations ....................................................... 32

Names and Functions of Parts........................................................32

Using the Pointer.............................................................................34

Pointer Operation ............................................................................35

Switching to English Display ...........................................................35

Using the Standby Screen ..............................................................36

®

/Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) Function .........27

Using Shortcuts in the Standby Screen ..........................................36

Editing Widgets in the Standby Screen ..........................................36

Monitoring the Product's Status ......................................................37

Viewing Icons ..................................................................................37

Notification/Settings Panel ..............................................................38

Charging/Notification Indicator .......................................................39

Using the Sub-display .....................................................................39

Using the Main Menu ......................................................................40

Using Applications/Services ...........................................................43

Changing the Main Menu ...............................................................43

Updating LINE ................................................................................43

Using the Custom Menu .................................................................43

Registering Applications to the Custom Menu ...............................43

Using the Custom Menu to Activate Apps......................................44

Rearranging Applications ...............................................................44

Deleting Applications......................................................................44

Learn Common Operations ............................................................44

Learn Basic Key Operations ...........................................................44

Using Checkboxes .........................................................................45

Disabling Manner/Shutter Key Operation when

the Product is Folded (Key Lock) ....................................................45

Character Input .......................................................... 46

Learn How to Enter Characters ......................................................46

Phone ........................................................................ 50

Making a call ...................................................................................50

Entering a Phone Number and Making a Call ................................50

Using Call Histories and Making a Call ..........................................51

Using Speed Dial and Making a Call ..............................................52

Calling Overseas from au Phones (au International Call Service) ..52

Receiving a Call ..............................................................................53

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Answering an Incoming Call ...........................................................53

Rejecting an Incoming Call.............................................................53

Using au VoLTE ...............................................................................54

Using Voice Party (Optional Service) .............................................54

Contents

Using the Voice Party Menu ...........................................................54

Checking Your Phone Number ........................................................55

Checking Your Profile......................................................................55

Editing Your Profile ..........................................................................55

Phone Book ............................................................... 56

Registering to the Phone Book .......................................................56

Using the Phone Book List..............................................................56

Displaying the Phone Book List ......................................................56

Using Information Registered for Contacts .....................................57

Mail ............................................................................ 58

Checking E-mail ..............................................................................58

Sending E-mail................................................................................61

Adding/Deleting Recipients ............................................................62

Receiving E-mail .............................................................................62

Inquiring for and Receiving New Mail .............................................63

Sending SMS ..................................................................................63

Receiving SMS ...............................................................................64

LINE ........................................................................... 66

Using LINE ......................................................................................66

Internet....................................................................... 67

Accessing the Internet ....................................................................67

Using Data Communication ............................................................67

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Using the Browser ...........................................................................68

Using the Browser Menu ................................................................68

Using the Pointer ............................................................................68

Camera ...................................................................... 69

Before Using the Camera ...............................................................69

Viewfinder Layout ............................................................................70

Capturing Still Pictures/Video .........................................................71

TV(1Seg) ................................................................... 72

TV (1Seg)........................................................................................72

Making Initial TV Settings................................................................73

Viewing TV Programs .....................................................................73

Viewing a TV Program ....................................................................73

Exiting TV(1Seg) .............................................................................74

Outdoor Functions ..................................................... 75

Using OUTDOOR PORTAL ............................................................75

Using the Flashlight ........................................................................75

Using the Buzzer Sound .................................................................76

Settings ...................................................................... 77

Displaying the Settings Menu .........................................................77

Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
Using the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi

Enabling the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
Connecting to a Wi-Fi

Disconnecting from an Access Point ..............................................78

®

) Function ......................................................77

®

) Function......................................78

®

®

) Function .................................78

Network .....................................................78

Appendix .................................................................... 79

Updating Software ..........................................................................79

Downloading and Updating Software .............................................79

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................80

Remotely Locking the Product with Anshin Lock Service ...............81

Using Keitai Sagasete Anshin (Keitai Search) Service ...................81

After-Sales Service .........................................................................82

SIM Unlock ......................................................................................85

Related Accessories .......................................................................85

Using a microUSB Earphone ..........................................................86

Receiving a Call ..............................................................................87

Main Specifications .........................................................................87

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of Cell Phones .............................89

FCC Notice .....................................................................................90

European RF Exposure Information ...............................................91

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR BATTERY PACK (KYF33UAA) ......91

Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................92

Export Administration Regulations ..................................................92

Intellectual Property Rights .............................................................92

License............................................................................................95

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When Using the Product

•Before you start using the product, be sure to read the "Safety
Precautions" in this manual to ensure correct use.

•Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, check
"Troubleshooting" in this manual.

Safety Precautions

Or, check for possible remedies in "
homepage:

https://www.au.com/trouble-check/

•Communication is not possible even inside the service area in
places where the signal does not reach (e.g. tunnels and
basements). Also, communication may not be possible in poor
reception areas. Communication may be interrupted if you move into
a poor reception areas during communications.

•Since this product uses radio waves, the possibility of
communication intercepts by third parties cannot be eliminated
(though the LTE/UMTS/GSM system has highly secure confidential
communication features).

•VoLTE (LTE network) by au is used when connecting with emergency
organizations within Japan. You cannot connect using 3G
(circuit-switched network).

•The product is compatible with au World Service. Each network
service described in this manual varies depending on the area and
service content.

•Since the product is a radio station under the Radio Law, you may
be asked to temporarily submit the product for inspection in
accordance with the Radio Law.

•The IMEI information of your cell phone is automatically sent to KDDI
CORPORATION for maintenance and monitoring operational status
of your cell phone.

•If you are using the product overseas, check the relevant laws and
regulations of the country/region you visit beforehand.

•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

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conditions outside the responsibility of the Company.

トラブル 診断

" (Japanese) of au

•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.

•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 on your PC's
hard disk, etc. Whatever the cause of the defect or malfunction may
be, the Company assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of
saved data.

•Contents saved in the product, such as contacts, mails and favorites
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 main display. The main display
response speed may become slow when the ambient temperature is
low, which is due to the characteristics of liquid crystal and is not a
malfunction. The main display response speed will return to normal
at room temperature.

•

Although the display used on the product is made using high­precision technology, some pixels (dots) might be lit or out at all
times. This is not a malfunction.

•You are recommended to store copies of individual data such as
photos/movies 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 above­mentioned means.

•Do not discard the product together with regular trash. Please

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

cooperate in the collection of the product (including optional parts)
when it is no longer needed to protect the environment and
effectively use resources. Old products are collected at au shops
and other places.

•If the confirmation screen such as terms and conditions etc. appears
when you use applications and functions of the product, follow the
on-screen instructions.

* "The Company" as appears in this manual refers to the following

companies:

Sold by: KDDI CORPORATION, OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE

COMPANY

Manufactured by: KYOCERA 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.

Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)

■Before using the product, thoroughly read this "Safety
Precautions" for proper use. After reading, store the
precautions in a safe place.

■These precautions describe instructions that should be
observed to prevent injury to the customer and others, or
damage to property using the product.

■The signs below differentiate between the levels of danger that
can occur if the product is not used within the specified
guidelines.

■Explanation of Indications Used in This Manual

This sign denotes that "death or serious

*1

may directly result from improper

injury
use".

This sign denotes that "death or serious
injury*1 may result from improper use".

This sign denotes that "minor injury*2 or
damage to property*3 may result from
improper use".

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

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

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

low-temperature), electric shock, broken bones, injuries with
residual aftereffects from poisoning, etc., and injuries
requiring hospital admission for treatment or long-term
hospital attendance as an outpatient.

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

livestock or pets.

Safety Precautions

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■Explanation of Graphic Symbols Used in This

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Manual

Indicates that
handling with wet
hands is not allowed.

Indicates an action
based on instructions
that must be done.

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

Safety 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.

■Precautions Common to the Main Unit, Battery
Pack, Back Cover, Charger, au IC Card, Peripheral
Devices

Do not use, store or leave the product in hot places (e.g. by
the fire, near a heater, under a kotatsu or futon, in direct
sunlight, in a car in the hot sun).

Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric shock.

Do not put the product into or near a heating cooking device
such as a microwave oven or IH cooker, or high-pressure
container such as a pressure cooker.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric shock.

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Do not put sand, dirt, or mud on the product or put it on
them directly. Do not touch the product with hands to which
sand or others adhere.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric shock.
For details on water/dust resistance, refer to the following.

P. 22 "Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof/Shockproof

▶

Properties"

Do not charge when the product is wet with water (drinking
water, perspiration, seawater, urine of pet animals, etc.).

Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric shock.
For details on water resistance, refer to the following.

P. 22 "Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof/Shockproof

▶

Properties"

Do not disassemble or modify in that manner.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric shock.

Do not let the product get wet with water (drinking water,
perspiration, seawater, urine of pet animals, etc).

Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric shock.
For details on water resistance, refer to the following.

P. 22 "Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof/Shockproof

▶

Properties"

Do not put water (drinking water, perspiration, seawater,
urine of pet animals, etc.) into the charging terminal or the
external connection terminal.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric shock.
For details on water resistance, refer to the following.

P. 22 "Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof/Shockproof

▶

Properties"

Use the optional products specified by au.

Not doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric
shock.

WARNING

Do not drop, trample, or throw the product or give a strong

CAUTION

force or vibration to it.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric shock.

Keep conductive materials (metal pieces, pencil lead, etc.)
from coming in contact with the charging terminal or the
external connection terminal, and prevent dust from getting
inside.

Not doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric
shock.

Do not cover or wrap the product with bedding, etc. while
using or charging the product.

Doing so may cause fire or burns.

If charging is not completed after the specified charging
time, stop charging.

Overcharging may cause fire, burns, or injuries.

Make sure to turn off the product or stop charging before
you get close to places like a gas station where a flammable
gas or dust can be generated.

Using the product in places where a flammable gas can be
generated may cause an explosion or fire. When using
Osaifu-Keitai at a gas station, be sure to turn off the power
in advance. (If Osaifu-Keitai lock has been set, cancel the
lock before turning off the power.)

Perform the following operations while using, charging, or
keeping the product if there are odors, noise, smoke,
overheating, discoloring, deformation, or other
abnormalities.

•Remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

•Turn the product OFF.

•Remove the battery pack from the product.
Not doing the above operations may cause fire, burns,
injuries, or electric shock.

Do not use the damaged product.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries.

Do not leave the product on unstable or sloping surfaces.
Be careful especially when the product is set to vibrate.

The product may fall and cause injuries.

Do not use or store the product in humid or dusty places, or
places that get hot.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
For details on water/dust resistance, refer to the following.

P. 22 "Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof/Shockproof

▶

Properties"

When children use the product, do not let them use
incorrectly without instruction by an adult for proper use.

Doing so may cause injuries.

Do not store the product within the reach of small children.

Doing so may cause accidental swallowing, injuries, or
electric shock.

Safety Precautions

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Be careful when using the product continuously for a long

DANGER

WARNING

time or charging as it gets hot. Also, avoid touching the
product for a long time by falling asleep unintentionally.

The product, battery pack, or specified charger (sold
separately) may become hot when using for a long time

Safety Precautions

such as apps, calling, data communication, watching TV or
videos, or while charging. Depending on your physical
predisposition and physical condition, contacting with a
high temperature part may cause skin redness, itching,
rash, or low-temperature burns.

■Main Unit

Do not throw the product into fire or apply heat.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injury due to battery
ignition, rupture, overheat, or leak.

Do not apply excessive force such as sticking a nail into the
product, hitting it with a hammer, or stepping on it.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injury due to battery
ignition, rupture, overheat, or leak.

If the substance inside the display comes into contact with
your eyes or mouth, do not rub the contacted area but
immediately rinse the area with clean water, and then see a
doctor right away.

Doing so may cause loss of sight or poor physical condition
due to the influence of the substance inside the display.

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Do not send data by infrared communication with the
infrared port pointing toward eyes.

Doing so may adversely affect on eyes.

Do not operate to point the infrared port toward some other
infrared device when using infrared communication function.

Doing so may cause an accident, etc because of
malfunction of infrared device.

Do not lighten or flash the lighting part of the light close to
person's eye. Be especially careful to keep a sufficient
distance from small children.

Not doing so may cause vision disturbance. Also, it may cause
an accident such as injuries due to dizziness or shocks.

Do not lighten or flash the light to point at the eyes of
someone driving a car etc.

Doing so may interfere with driving and cause an accident.

Do not watch a repeatedly flickering screen for a long time.

Doing so may cause muscle spasms or loss of
consciousness, etc.

Do not allow water or other liquids (drinking water,
perspiration, seawater, urine of pet animals, etc.), metal
pieces, flammable material or foreign object into the au IC
card slot or the microSD memory card slot on the product.
Do not mistake the place and direction of the au IC card or
the microSD memory card.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric shock.

Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for an

CAUTION

extended period.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries by the
light-collecting mechanism of the lens.

Do not emit a beeping sound at close range.

Doing so may cause hardness of hearing.

Turn off the product or set it to Airplane mode before going
aboard an airplane.

Since using the product on airplanes is restricted, follow
the instructions given by the respective airlines.
If any functions are activated that power on the product
automatically, disactivate them.
Not doing so may affect an airplane's electronic
instrumentation.
If you commit a prohibited act while using the product on
an airplane, you might be punished by law.

Follow the instructions given by the respective medical
institution regarding the use of the product in a hospital.

Turn off the product in areas where the use of the product
is prohibited. Not doing so may affect electronic equipment
and electronic medical equipment.

When using the handsfree call, ringtone is ringing, or in the
standby mode, be sure to keep the product off of the ears.
Also, when playing games, video, or music with an earphone
microphone connected to the product, adjust the volume to
the proper level.

Turning the sound on with the volume set too loud or using
the product continuously for a long time may adversely
affect your ears.
Doing so may prevent surrounding sound from being
heard, causing a traffic accident.

If you have a weak heart, be careful when setting the
ringtone vibration and incoming volume.

Not doing so may cause harmful effect on heart.

To use electronic medical equipment, check with electronic
medical equipment manufacturer or vendor to determine
how devices are affected by radio waves before using.

Not doing so may cause harmful effect on electronic
medical equipment etc.

Turn the product OFF near high-precision electronic control
equipment or electronic equipment using low-power signals.

Not doing so may cause the equipment to fail or malfunction.

* Examples of electronic equipment to avoid
A hearing aid, an implanted pacemaker, an implanted

cardioverter-defibrillator, other electronic medical equipment,
or other automatic control devices, etc. To use an implanted
pacemaker, an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator, or other
electronic medical equipment, check with electronic medical
equipment manufacturer or vendor to determine how devices
are affected by radio waves before using.

When the display or camera lens is accidentally broken, be
careful of broken glass or exposed internal parts of the product.

Not doing so may cause burns, injuries, or electric shock
with damaged parts or exposed parts.

Do not swing the product around by holding strap, etc.

Doing so may damage yourself or others, causing an
accident such as injuries.

Safety Precautions

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If the display breaks and the fluid etc. leaks out from inside, do not

DANGER

let the fluid contact with the skin on your face or hands or clothes.

Doing so may cause loss of sight or bodily harm. If the
substance inside the display comes into contact with your
eyes or mouth, immediately rinse the area with clean water.

Safety Precautions

If the fluid etc. enters your eyes or mouth, immediately see
a doctor after rinsing.

When removing the back cover, do not apply excessive
force.

Doing so may cause injuries with the back cover damaged.

Do not nip your fingers while attaching the back cover.

Doing so may cause injuries.

Do not use with the back cover removed.

Doing so may cause burns, injuries, or electric shock.

Make sure to unlock the lock knob using IC Card Tray
Ejecting ・ LOCK Rotating Tool (sample) before removing the
back cover.

To use the product in car, check with automobile
manufacturer or dealer to determine how vehicle devices
are affected by radio waves before using.

In rare cases, using the phone in some vehicle models can
cause the vehicles electronic equipment to malfunction. In
that case, stop using the product immediately.

If you develop skin problems, stop using the product
immediately, and see a doctor.

Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs depending
on your physical constitution and condition.
For material of each part ▶P. 16 "Material List"

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Be careful not to nip a part of your body such as fingers
while opening and closing the product.

Not doing so may cause injuries.

Make sure that there is no adhered metal pieces (cutter
blade, staples, etc.) as the speaker part of this product
generates magnetism.

Not doing so may cause injuries with adhered metal
pieces.

Use the product in a well-lighted area and put some
distance between you and the display when watching the
display.

Using the product in dark places or near eyes may affect
your vision.

■Battery Pack

Do not allow metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins)
or conductive materials to come in contact with the contact
terminal. Also, do not carry or store the battery pack with
them.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries due to battery
pack ignition, rupture, overheat, or leak.

If the battery pack does not fit into the product, do not
forcibly connect the battery pack.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries due to battery
pack ignition, rupture, overheat, or leak.

Do not throw the product into fire or apply heat.

WARNING

CAUTION

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries due to battery
pack ignition, rupture, overheat, or leak.

Do not apply excessive force such as sticking a nail into the
product, hitting it with a hammer, or stepping on it.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries due to battery
pack ignition, rupture, overheat, or leak.

Confirm the direction of the battery pack when connecting
the battery pack into the product.

Improper connection may cause fire, burns, or injuries due
to battery pack ignition, rupture, overheat, or leak.

If the substance inside the battery pack comes into contact
with your eyes, do not rub the contacted area but
immediately rinse the area with clean water, and then see a
doctor right away.

Not doing so may cause loss of sight or poor physical
condition due to the influence of the substance inside the
battery pack.

Do not use the product if there are odors, overheating,
discoloring, deformation, or other abnormalities.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries due to battery
pack ignition, rupture, overheat, or leak.

Do not touch the battery pack with wet hands.

Doing so may cause burns or electric shock.

Stop using the product immediately and move the battery
pack away from fire if you notice leakage of fluid or unusual
odor.

Not doing so may cause the leaked fluid to catch fire
resulting in ignition or rupture.

Be careful not to let a pet bite the battery pack.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries due to battery
pack ignition, rupture, overheat, or leak.

If fluid etc. leaks out from the battery pack, do not let the
fluid contact with the skin on your face or hands or clothes.

Doing so may cause loss of sight or bodily harm.
If the substance inside the display comes into contact with
your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse the area with clean
water. If the fluid etc. enters your eyes or mouth,
immediately see a doctor after rinsing.

Do not discard the old product together with regular trash.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries due to battery
pack ignition. Also, may cause environmental disruption.
Insulate all terminals of the battery pack with insulation
tape when it is no longer needed. Bring them to a sales
outlet such as au Shop, or if your local municipality has a
battery recycling program, dispose of them as provided for.

Do not use or charge a wet battery pack.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries due to battery
pack ignition, rupture, overheat, or leak.

Safety Precautions

13

■Charger

WARNING

Safety Precautions

14

Do not use if the cord of the specified charger (sold
separately) is damaged.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.

Do not use the specified charger (sold separately) in a
humid place such as a bathroom.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.

Do not touch the specified charger (sold separately) if you
hear thunder.

Doing so may cause electric shock.

Do not short the charging terminal while it is connected to
an outlet. Do not allow any part of your body such as your
hands or fingers to come into contact with the charging
terminal.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.

Do not place heavy objects on the cord of the specified
charger (sold separately), or do not pull the cord with
excessive force.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.

When you plug/unplug the specified charger (sold
separately) into/from the outlet, do not contact metal straps
or other metal objects with the jack.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.

Do not connect a transformer for overseas travel (travel
converter) to the specified charger (sold separately).

Doing so may cause ignition, overheating, or electric
shock.

Do not apply excessive force on the connection part with
the specified charger (sold separately) connected to the
product.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric shock.

Do not touch the cord, charging terminal or power plug of
the specified charger (sold separately) with wet hands.

Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.

Use the product at the specified power supply voltage.
When charging the product overseas, use the specified
charger (sold separately) for global use.

Incorrect power supply voltage may cause fire, burns, or
electric shock.
AC adapter : 100 V AC (Connect to an AC outlet for internal
household use)
AC adapter for global use : 100 V AC - 240 V AC (Connect
to an AC outlet for internal household use)

Wipe off dust on the power plug.

Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.

Fully plug the specified charger (sold separately) into the
outlet.

Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.

When you disconnect the power plug from an outlet, do not
pull the cord of the specified charger (sold separately) with
excessive force. Instead, grasp the adapter to disconnect.

Pulling the cord of the specified charger (sold separately)
may damage the cord and cause fires, burns, electric
shock, etc.

When plugging/unplugging the specified charger (sold

CAUTION

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

separately) into/from the product, do not pull the cord with
excessive force. Instead, plug/unplug it straightly toward the
jack to connect.

Not doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric
shock.

Stop using the product immediately if you notice deformation
of the charging terminal. Also, stop using the product after
recovering the original form of the terminal.

Short-circuiting of the charging terminal may cause fire,
burns, injuries, or electric shock.

When the specified charger (sold separately) is not to be
used for a long time, disconnect the power plug from the
outlet.

Not doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric
shock.

Immediately remove the power plug from the outlet if water
or other fluids (drinking water, perspiration, seawater, urine
of pet animals, etc.) get into the adapter.

Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.

Always remove the power plug from an outlet when cleaning
the equipment.

Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.

Do not touch the specified charger (sold separately) for a
long time when connected to an outlet.

Doing so may cause burns.

■au IC Card

Be careful of the cut surface when handling an au IC card
as it may damage a part of your body such as fingers, etc.

Not doing so may cause injuries.

■IC Card Tray Ejecting ・ LOCK Rotating Tool
(Sample)

The tip part of IC Card Tray Ejecting ・ LOCK Rotating Tool
(sample) is sharp. Do not point it at yourself or others.

Doing so may cause injury or loss of sight.

If you develop skin problems by using IC Card Tray Ejecting

LOCK Rotating Tool (sample), stop using the product

・

immediately, and see a doctor. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc.
sometimes occurs depending on your physical constitution
and condition.

For material of each part ▶P. 16 "Material List"

Store the tool out of reach of small children.

Accidental swallow may cause suffocation or injuries.

Safety Precautions

15

■Use near Medical Instruments and Inside Medical

WARNING

Facilities

Safety Precautions

16

Wearers of medical equipment such as implanted
pacemakers or defibrillators must carry and use the product
at least 15 cm away from the implanted device.

Radio waves may affect the performance of electronic
medical equipment.

When using electronic medical devices as home medical
treatment other than an implanted pacemaker and an
implanted cardioverter-defibrillator outside medical facilities,
check individually with the manufacturer of the electronic
medical equipment regarding the influence of radio waves.

Radio waves may affect the performance of electronic
medical equipment.

Make sure that the product will not emit any signals (turn off
power, put it in Airplane mode, etc.) if within 15 cm of those
around you, such as where crowded and you cannot move
freely.

Since there may be people with an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator nearby. Radio
waves may affect the performance of electronic medical
equipment.

When using the product in medical facilities, be sure to
observe the regulations of the facility.

Not doing so may affect the performance of electronic
medical equipment.

<Material List>

■TORQUE X01 Main Unit

Part Material Surface Treatment

Outer case (LCD case,
FRONT case)

Outer case (KEY case) PA+GF45%

Outer case (KEY FRONT
cover, KEY BACK cover,
hinge cover, sub-display
bumper)

Outer case (LCD BACK
case)

Outer case (LCD rear
plate, back cover, panel
around cursor key, panel
around speaker key),
phone book key, browser
key, mail key, camera key,
customize key, call/pair
key, clear/memo key,
power/end key, number
keys, center key

Outer case (LCD
TOP-side bumper, KEY
TOP-side bumper, KEY
BTM-side bumper, KEY
BTM-side right bumper,
KEY BTM-side left bumper,
back cover TOP-side
bumper)

PA+GF45% Urethane coating

PC Urethane coating

PC+GF30% Urethane coating

PC Acrylic coating

Elastomer
resin

－

－

Part Material Surface Treatment

Infrared port window,
manner/shutter key,
external connection
terminal cover

Cursor key, ring around
sub-display, camera ring

Window panel (main
display)

Window panel (sub­display), charging/
notification indicator
window, camera plate

Photo light/Flash light PMMA

Metal plate around
speaker

Charging terminal Alloy of zinc Gold plating (with Ni

Lock knob SUS Ni plating

Ornament screw
(LCD-side, KEY-side)

IC card tray, protective
case

PC

Aluminum Anodized aluminum

Chemically
strengthened
glass

PMMA Hard coat processing

SUS Baking finish

SWCH Baking finish

POM

－

Antifouling

－

plating)

－

■IC Card Tray Ejecting ・ LOCK Rotating Tool (Sample)

Part Material Surface Treatment

Outer region POM

－

Handling Precautions

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

■Precautions common to the main unit, battery pack, back

cover, charger, au IC card, 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 connection device connected to the external
connection terminal might damage the connector resulting in a
malfunction. Such damage and malfunction are not covered by the
warranty, even if there is no external damage.

●To ensure waterproof property (equivalent to IPX5 and IPX8) of the

product, use the product with the back cover and external
connection terminal 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 battery pack, charger, or optional accessories. Do not
attach/remove the back cover of the product in the rain or with any
water on its surface, and do not open/close the external connection
terminal cover. Doing so may cause water intrusion resulting in
internal corrosion.
Malfunctions determined to be caused by such water intrusion are
not covered by the warranty.

Safety Precautions

17

●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

•Peripheral devices

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

Safety Precautions

(Use within an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C and
humidity range of 35% to 85%. Temporary use at -21°C to 50°C is
allowed.)

•Main unit

•Battery pack, au IC card (attached to the main unit)

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

may cause malfunction.

●Clean the external connection terminal now and then with a dry

cotton swab. Soiling may result in a poor connection. Avoid using
excessive force, which can bend the external connection terminal.

●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
cover or cause malfunction.

●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.

●Turn off the power of the product before removing the battery pack.

If you remove the battery pack with the power on, saved data might
be altered or lost.

●Do not place near corrosive chemicals or in places where corrosive

gas is generated. Doing so may cause malfunction.

●Do not use outside when you can hear thunder. Doing so might risk

lightning strikes and electric shock.

●Be sure to use only the specified peripheral devices. Use of other

peripheral devices might cause malfunction.

●Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as microwave

oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so may cause malfunction.

18

●The customer is not allowed to disassemble, modify or repair the

product. Doing so may cause malfunction. Modification of the
product is in violation of the Radio Law and Telecommunications
Business Law.

●To prevent short-circuiting of the connection terminal, do not allow

your fingers or any other part of your body or conductive materials
(metal, pencil lead, etc.) to come in contact with or enter these
areas. Doing so may cause malfunction.

●In the event that the product gets wet while charging, immediately

disconnect the AC adapter's power plug.

●Do not use product while driving a car or riding a motorbike or

bicycle or while walking. Use of a mobile device while driving a car
or motorbike is prohibited by law. Use of a cell phone while riding a
bicycle may be punishable by some regulations.

●Using or charging the product in a bag or while it is covered with

bedding might cause malfunction.

●When using a charger or external device, insert/remove the

connector straight to/from the jack. Improper connection may
cause a fault.

●Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for an extended

period. Doing so may cause malfunction.

●Do not store the product in places subject to direct sunlight (e.g. in

a car), places that get hot, places that get extremely cold, and in
humid or dusty places. Doing so may cause malfunction.

●Do not leave the product on unstable or sloping surfaces. Be

careful especially when the product is charging or set to vibrate.
The product may fall and cause malfunction.

●For charging the product, do not exceed the rating of an outlet or

wiring device by stardust connection etc.

■Main unit

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

strong impact. Doing so may cause scratching or damage.

●Do not forcefully press your fingernails, sharp objects, or hard

objects against keys or display surface. Doing so may cause
scratching or damage.

●Never use the modified product. Use of a modified device violates

the Radio Law and Telecommunications Business Law.
The product has acquired such certification as conformity with
technical regulations for a specified radio station based on the
Radio Law and conformity with technical regulations for a terminal
device based on the Telecommunications Business Law, and the
"Technical Conformity Mark " can be confirmed internally in the
product.
From the standby screen, press k → [Settings] → [More settings]

[About phone] → [Compliance information]

→

If modifications are made to the internal components by removing
the screws of the product, the certifications of conformity with
technical regulations will become invalid. Never use the product
without these certifications valid. Doing so violates the Radio Law
and Telecommunications Business Law.

●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.

●Do not bring magnetized cards such as cash cards, credit cards

and prepaid cards closer to the product. Doing so may result in
loss of recorded information.

●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. Not doing so may cause scratching or damage.
Straps with metal or other hard parts that may come in contact with
the display may cause scratching or damage.

●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.

●Camera lens or inside of the display may mist over (dew formation)

because of usage environment such as temperature or humidity.
This is not malfunctioning or abnormal.

●Camera lens or inside of the display mist over because of usage

environment, in the following cases, such as large temperature
change or high humidity.

•Bring the product from a high temperature land into a low
temperature water.

•Bring the product from a cold place into a warm place such as
an indoor.

•Open/Close the back cover of the product in a high humidity
environment.

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

subject the product to vibration or impact, remove the battery pack,
or turn off the power. Doing so may cause data loss or malfunction.

●Do not remove the black sheet on the inside of the back cover.

Doing so may prevent Osaifu-Keitai® from reading/writing properly.

●Covering the light sensor with your fingers, a sticker, etc. may

prevent the light sensor from responding to the ambient light level
surroundings and operating properly.

●Do not use with the back cover removed. Do not leave or store in

that manner. Doing so may allow dust or other foreign matter to
enter and cause a fault. (▶P. 24 "Attaching the back cover")

●You should normally use the product with the external connection

terminal cover closed. Using the product with the cover opened
can allow dust, liquid, etc. to enter and cause malfunction. (▶P. 24
"Closing the external connection terminal cover")

●Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign matter into the

au IC card slot or the microSD memory card slot on the product.
Doing so may cause malfunction.

●Do not give strong impact on the product such as dropping,

throwing, stomping. Doing so may cause malfunction.

●Do not put the product directly on sand at a beach, etc. Sand or

other small particles might get inside the earpiece (receiver),
mouthpiece (microphone), or speaker, etc., it might cause
malfunction.

●Take ca not to cover the mouthpiece (microphone) with your fingers

during a call. It prevents your voice from being heard by the other
party.

Safety Precautions

19

■Battery pack

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

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

Safety Precautions

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

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

●When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, remove the

battery pack from the main unit, and store it away from hot and
humid places.

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

battery pack does not recover (e.g. the usable time after each
charge has become extremely short), the battery pack is at the end
of service life, so stop use and buy a new one of the specified type.
Note that the length of service life varies depending on the usage
condition, etc.

●Battery packs 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.

●Do not use a battery pack that has been damaged or that is leaking

battery fluid. Doing so may cause malfunction.

●Do not wet the battery pack with water, etc. A wet battery pack may

cause malfunction. If you drop the product into water by mistake,
immediately turn off the power, remove the battery pack, and
contact an au shop or Repair and Delivery Service Center. Never
charge a wet battery pack.

product. Also charge the battery after long
periods of disuse before using the product.

20

■Charger

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

around the charger. Do not forcibly bend the specified charger's
(sold separately) plug or the connection between the connector
and power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the cord of the
specified charger (sold separately) or microUSB cable, or do not
pull the cord with excessive force. Doing so may cause
malfunction.

●When unplugging the power plug of the specified charger (sold

separately) from the outlet, hold the power plug to do so. If you pull
the cable, it might be damaged.

■au IC card

●Do not forcibly remove or insert the au IC card. 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 IC

card into some other IC card reader/writer, etc.

●Do not put stickers, etc. on the au IC card.

●Do not damage the card (use in a hot place, throw into fire, contact

the metal part with foreign object, give an impact, bend, apply a
load, moisten, etc.). Doing so may cause data loss or malfunction.

■IC Card Tray Ejecting ・ LOCK Rotating Tool (sample)

●Do not apply excessive force to IC Card Tray Ejecting ・ LOCK

Rotating Tool (sample). Doing so may cause malfunction or
damage.

■Camera

●When photographing important occasions, take a trial shot and

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

●Do not shoot in areas where shooting is prohibited.

■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

photos 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.

■FCC certification information

●This product is certified by the Federal Communications

Commission (FCC).
The product's FCC ID is JOYDA27.
You can view this certification in the following way.
How to confirm:
From the standby screen, press k → [Settings] → [More settings]

[About phone] → [Compliance information]

→

Safety Precautions

21

Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof/ Shockproof Properties

The product has the protection rating (JIS C 0920) for water resistance
equivalent to IPX5*1 and IPX8*2 as well as dust resistance equivalent

Safety Precautions

to IP6X*3 on the condition that the back cover and external connection
terminal cover are completely attached (by Company test methods).
The product also meets ruggedization test requirements, 18
categories of the US Department of Defense's MIL-STD-810G*4
standards (by Company test methods). Product capabilities are
confirmed in a test environment, and does not guarantee capabilities
under all conditions of actual use. No guarantees are made with
regard to non-breakage or non-fault.

Before using the product, thoroughly read "Important Items to
Remember before Use" to ensure correct use. Failure to follow the
contents described in these sections may cause the intrusion of water,
sand or other foreign material, resulting in overheating, ignition,
electric shock, injury or a fault.

*1 IPX5 equivalent means that the product will maintain its operability as a

phone even if it is sprayed with water from a 6.3 mm diameter nozzle at
a distance of about 3 meters for more than 3 minutes at a rate of about

12.5 liters per minute from any direction.

*2 IPX8 equivalent means that the product will maintain its operability as a

phone with no water getting inside the main unit even if it is gently
submerged in a tank of still tap water at room temperature to a depth of

1.5 meter for about 30 minutes.

*3 IP6X indicates ability to resist dust intrusion even when placed in a test

device containing test dust particles (diameter 75 μm or less) for 8
hours.

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*4 18 categories of MIL-STD-810G

Drop Tested by dropping from about 1.22 m in

Shock Tested by attaching device to test

Immersion Tested by immersing in about 1.5 m of

Blowing Rain Tested by subjecting to rainfall of 1.7 mm/

Rain Drip Water resistance tested by dripping from

Sand and Dust Dust resistance tested by subjecting to

Humidity Tested by subjecting continuously for 10

Solar Radiation Tested by subjecting continuously for 20

Vibration Tested by subjecting to vibration for 3

Temperature

Shock

26 directions onto plywood (lauan)
Tested by dropping from about 1.8 m in 26
directions onto an iron/concrete (our
Company standard)

apparatus and subjecting to shock of 40
G from 6 directions 3 times

water for 30 minutes

min from 6 directions for 30 minutes each
direction

1 m (15 minutes)

dust continuously for 6 hours (wind 8.9 m/
sec, concentration 10.6 g/m

days (humidity 95%)

hours to 1,120 W/m
from radiation for 4 hours, repeated for 10
days.

hours (in 3 directions at 1 hour each/20 to
2,000 Hz)

Tested by subjecting to sudden
temperature change from -21 to 50°C
continuously for 3 hours

2

followed by shielding

3

)

High Temperature

Operation

High Temperature

Storage

Low Temperature

Operation

Low Temperature

Storage

Low Pressure

Storage

Low Pressure

Operation

Freeze-Thaw Tested by first subjecting to -10°C

Icing/Freezing

Rain

Operation of the product in every possible condition during actual use
is not guaranteed. Malfunctions determined to be caused by
mishandling by the customer are not covered by the warranty.

Tested in an operation environment of
50°C continuously for 3 hours, and a
storage environment of 60°C continuously
for 4 hours

Tested in an operation environment of

-21°C continuously for 3 hours, and a
storage environment of -30°C continuously
for 4 hours

Tested continuously for 2 hours (57.2 kPa/
equivalent to altitude of about 4,572 m)

environment with condensation and mist
for 1 hour, and then checking operation in
a 25°C, 95% RH environment

Tested by exposing to -10°C chilled water
until coated with ice to 6 mm

Important Items to Remember before
Use

●Make sure the external connection terminal cover is closed firmly
and the back cover is completely attached. Water resistance is
effective when completely sealed.

●Never open/close the external connection terminal cover or back
cover when the product or your hands are wet.

●Do not let the product submerged into or get wet with the liquids
(seawater, water from a swimming pool, hot water of hot spring,
water containing soap, detergent, bath powder, alcohol, soft drink,
seasoning, etc.) other than tap water. Also, do not use it in a place
where it gets wet with pet urine.

●If the product gets splashed, immediately rinse it off with tap water.

●Do not place the product directly on sand at a beach, etc. Sand or
other small particles might get inside the earpiece (receiver),
mouthpiece (microphone), or speaker, causing the volume to drop.
If sand gets inside the product from hinges, it might cause
overheating or a fault.

●Do not use or leave the product in a humid place such as a
bathroom or kitchen for an extended period of time.

●Moisture may still remain after draining. While this will not affect
use, you should not leave the product next to items you do not want
to get wet. Product may wet clothing, inside of carry bag, etc.

●Drain any water in the mouthpiece (microphone), earpiece
(receiver), or speaker that may be affecting audibility.

●Product is not designed to resist water pressure. Avoid exposing to
high water pressure or submersing in water for a long period.

●Do not wash the product in a washing machine or ultrasonic bath.

●Do not immerse the product into a bathtub. Product is not designed
to be heat resistant.

●The rapid changes of temperature may cause condensation,
resulting in malfunction. Wait until the product reaches room
temperature before you bring the product from a cold place into a
warm bathroom.

●The product does not float on water.

Safety Precautions

23

■External connection terminal cover & back cover

1 2

●Close the external connection terminal cover firmly and make sure
the back cover is completely attached. Any minute particles
becoming lodged between contact surfaces (a single hair, etc.), no
matter how small, can cause seepage.
Do not wear gloves while opening/closing the external connection

●

Safety Precautions

terminal cover or removing/attaching the back cover. Any minute particles
becoming lodged between contact surfaces (a single hair, etc.), no
matter how small, can cause seepage. Before closing the covers, wipe
any water, soiling, etc. with a dry, clean cloth, no matter how small.

●Any deterioration or damage with the external connection terminal
cover or back cover will affect water resistance.

Closing the external connection terminal cover

First reinsert the hinge, and then push in the entire cover ① with the
pad of your finger. Next, press with your finger along the direction of the
arrow ② to close firmly and make sure there are no gaps in the cover.

If the external connection terminal cover is detached

Insert the tip part of the external connection terminal cover to the
insert position as follows.

Insertion position

24

Attaching the back cover

3

Insert diagonally the tip of 2 tabs on the battery

1

cover in slots on the product.

Make sure there are no gaps all around the back

2

cover while pressing from top to bottom along the
arrow.

Rotate the lock knob

3

②①

clockwise to lock the
back cover.

Use supplied IC Card Tray
Ejecting ・ LOCK Rotating Tool
(sample).

■If any liquid other than plain water gets on the product

●If anything other than water (seawater, washing detergent, alcohol,
etc.) gets on the product, immediately rinse with water.

●You can wash the product under a mild flow (up to 6 liters per
minute) of tap water at room temperature (5°C to 35°C) at a
distance of about 10 cm from the faucet or showerhead.

●If soiled, wash by hand without using a brush, etc., holding the
product so that the back cover and external connection terminal
cover do not open.

■After the product gets wet

●After becoming wet, drain water, and then without removing the
back cover, wipe both the product and back cover with a dry, clean
cloth.

●In cold regions, any water on the product may freeze. Using the
product with frozen water may cause malfunction. Do not leave
water drop on the product.

■Rubber seals

●The rubber seal around the external connection terminal cover and
on the product body when the back cover is opened are important
in maintaining water resistance. Do not scratch or remove them.

●Be careful not to pinch the rubber seals when closing the external
connection terminal cover or back cover. Trying to close the covers
with a seal pinched can scratch the seal and affect water
resistance. Any minute particles becoming lodged between contact
surfaces (a single hair, etc.), no matter how small, can cause
seepage.

●Any liquid other than water (alcohol, etc.) on the product can affect
product durability.

●Do not insert pointed objects in the external connection terminal
cover or back cover. Doing so may damage/deform the product or
scratch the seals, allowing water seepage.

●Parts used for maintaining water resistance should be replaced
every 2 years regardless of their appearance. Contact your nearest
au shop for replacement.

■Heat resistance

●Do not submerge the product in hot water or get it wet with hot
water. Do not use the product in saunas or expose it to hot air from
hair dryer etc. The product is not designed to be heat resistant.

■Shock

●The product is resistant to shock, but product shock resistance
assumes usage in daily situations; subjecting the product to
excessive shock such as by throwing or causing/letting the product
fall forcefully may break the product.

Precautions on Charging

●Accessories and optional accessories are not water/dust resistant.
Note the following before and after charging.

•Never charge the battery if the product is wet. Doing so might
cause electric shock or short circuit resulting in fire, a fault or
burns.

•Make sure the product is not wet. If charging after the product
has gotten wet, first drain water well and wipe with a dry, clean
cloth, etc., before placing in the desktop holder (KYF33PUA) (sold
separately) or opening the external connection terminal cover.

•If you opened the external connection terminal cover to charge,
close the cover firmly after charging. To prevent seepage from the
external connection terminal cover, you should charge using the
desktop holder (KYF33PUA) (sold separately).

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

•Do not expose the specified charger (sold separately) and
desktop holder (KYF33PUA) (sold separately) to water. Do not
use it near water, such as in a bathroom, shower room, kitchen, or
washroom. Doing so may cause fire, burns, electric shock, or a
fault. Do not bring it into a bathroom, etc. even when you are not
charging with them. Doing so may cause fire, burns, electric
shock, or a fault.

Safety Precautions

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Draining the Product

If you use the product after it gets wet, drain the earpiece (receiver),
mouthpiece (microphone), speaker, and charger terminal. If you use
the product after it gets wet, water remaining in those parts might wet
your clothes or bag, or the sound might become hard to hear.

Safety Precautions

Follow the steps below to drain water.

Wipe the surface of the product well with a lint-free,

1

dry, and clean cloth, etc.

Shake the product

2

① Hold the product firmly and shake it in the direction of arrows

①

until water does not come out.

* When shaking the product, stay alert to your surroundings.
* Be careful not to have the product pop out, and hold it firmly to

drain water.

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① Wipe away any drained water.

②

* Water is particularly difficult to drain from the earpiece (receiver),

mouthpiece (microphone), speaker, and charger terminal. Hold the
product with each part facing downward and pat on a cloth.

① Place the product on a dry towel or cloth and leave at room

③

temperature.

Gently pat the product on a lint-free, dry, clean cloth,

3

etc. and wipe away any water in gaps in the earpiece
(receiver), mouthpiece (microphone), speaker,
hinges, external connection terminal, etc.

After adequately removing drained water from the

4

product, leave to dry at room temperature for at
least an hour.

Even after you take these procedures, water may remain on the
product. Do not place the product near things that you do not want to
wet.
Also, take care not to wet your clothes, bag, etc.

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

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

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

•The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) and Bluetooth®
devices is operated by various other devices. For this reason, the
communication speed and connectable range may be decreased,
or disconnection may occur, due to interference from other devices.

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

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

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

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

•Since using the product on airplanes is restricted, follow the
instructions given by the respective airlines.

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

Cautions on Using 2.4 GHz Band

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

1. Before using 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 the emission of radio waves).

3. If unsure or require assistance, contact an au shop or Customer

Service Center.

◎The connections between this product and all other Bluetooth®

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

◎This product supports security features for wireless

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

®

and

Safety Precautions

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◎Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) has the advantage that it can be freely

connected anywhere within the radio wave range, as it uses
radio waves for exchanging information. At the same time, there
is a risk that a malicious third party may obtain unauthorized
access if security settings have not been configured. While at the
customer's discretion and responsibility, it is recommended that

Safety Precautions

you make security settings before using the product.

◎The Company assumes no responsibility for leakage of data or

information that may occur during Bluetooth
(Wi-Fi®) communication.

◎Since Bluetooth

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

Bluetooth
frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band.

–Bluetooth® function: 2.4FH1/XX1

®

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

®

and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions of this product use

®

/wireless LAN

2.4FH1/XX1

This product uses the 2.4 GHz band. FH-SS is used as the
modulation scheme. The interference distance is about 10 m or less.

–Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function: 2.4DS4/OF4

This product uses the 2.4 GHz band. DS-SS and OFDM are used as
the modulation schemes. The interference distance is about 40 m or
less.

–This means that all bandwidths are used, and that band of mobile

unit identification devices can be avoided.

•Available channels vary depending on countries.

•For use in an airplane, check with the airline company in advance.

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Security Code/PIN Code

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.
Be sure to change initial codes to your own codes before using the
product.

■Security code

Example of

usage

Initial value A four digit number chosen by the customer and

■Auto lock

Example of

usage

Initial value Follow the initial settings by default

■PIN code

Example of

usage

Initial value 1234

Be sure to change initial codes to your own codes before using the
product.

■Lock No ("Osaifu-Keitai lock")

Example of

usage

Initial value 1234

To do remote operation of voice mail and call

①

forwarding services from a landline phone

To use Customer Service Center and to do various

②

inquiries, applications, and modifications on the au
homepage

noted on the application form

To set/cancel the auto lock setting

To prevent unauthorized use of the au IC card by third
parties

To use "Osaifu-Keitai lock"