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Introduction
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About the User Guide
Thank-you for purchasing this product.
Before Using This Product
Read "Safety Precautions" thoroughly beforehand for proper
usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract
conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
In the User Guide, most operation descriptions are based on
handset at time of purchase.
Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for Home Screen.
"Confirmation" refers to a window that appears after
operation, such as authentication prompt window, selection
window or caution window.
Some operation descriptions may be omitted.
Screenshots & Key Labels
Accessing Instructions on Handset
View instructions in Guide when unsure of operation or have a
question.
Also, access the FAQ site.
Launching Guide
In Home Screen, Flick Hot Sheet up
App list opens.
Introduction
Screenshots in the User Guide may differ in appearance with
actual Display. Key labels in the User Guide are simplified for
description purposes and differ with actual Display.
Other Notations
In the User Guide, the product is referred to as "handset."
microSD™/microSDHC™/microSDXC™ Card is referred to as "SD
Card."
"606SH" here refers to this mobile phone "AQUOS ea."
(SoftBank)(Guide)
Guide top screen opens.
・
Information on usage of(Guide) appears at initial
startup. Follow onscreen prompts.
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Showing Status Bar Indicator
Show indicator to launch Guide from Notifications Window.
In Home Screen, Flick Hot Sheet up
App list opens.
(SoftBank)(Guide)
Launching Guide from Notifications
Window
Launch the Guide quickly for how to use functions, etc. when
indicator is set to appear.
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Package Contents
Package Contents
・Handset (AQUOS ea)
・Battery is built into handset.
・Handset back cover is not removable.
・TV Antenna Cable (Complimentary sample)
・クイックスタート (Japanese)
・お願いとご注意 (Japanese)
・Warranty
Parts & Functions
Handset (Front)
NameDescription
Earpiece/
Speakerphone
Mic
Proximity/
Light Sensor
Display
Front
Camera
Charging/
Notification
Lamp
Hear the other party's voice here. Use as
mic when talking through Speakerphone.
Make sure not to cover Earpiece/
Speakerphone Mic.
Proximity Sensor prevents Touchscreen
misoperation during calls. Light Sensor
adjusts Display brightness according to
ambient light.
Touchscreen-type display; operate with
your fingers on Display.
Use to shoot photos or videos of yourself.
Illuminates while charging or for missed
calls and notifications.
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Handset (Back and Sides)
NameDescription
Earphones-
Microphone
Jack
Mobile
Light
FeliCa mark
External
Connection
Jack
Mic/
Recorder Mic
Camera
Card Slot
Speaker
Connect TV Antenna Cable or Earphones
with Mic (sold separately) here.
Use as a camera flash, flashlight, etc.
Hold up to reader/writer to use NFC/
Osaifu-Keitai®.
Connect AC Adaptor or Micro USB Cable
here.
Talk to the other party here. Also use
while recording videos or when talking to
emopa.
Make sure not to cover Mic/Recorder Mic.
Shoot photos or videos.
Insert/remove SD Card and USIM Card.
Listen to music, video sound, TV, etc.
Handset Keys
USIM Card
USIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other
customer information.
Getting Started
Handling USIM Card
・See instructions included with USIM Card for handling.
・Avoid applying labels. May damage USIM Card.
・USIM is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.
・Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
・Always keep the IC (gold) chip clean.
IC (gold) chip
USIM Card Cautions
About USIM Card
Observe the following when using USIM Card.
・Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if
your USIM Card or handset (USIM Card inserted) is lost/
stolen. For details, contact Customer Service.
・Customer is responsible for any damage caused by
inserting USIM Card in an other-brand IC card reader, etc.
SoftBank Corp. is not responsible in such case.
・It is recommended that you back up information that is
saved on USIM Card. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for
damages from saved information that is lost.
・Always power off handset before inserting/removing
USIM Card.
・Note that USIM Card specifications and performance may
change without notice.
・Return USIM Card to SoftBank Corp. when canceling
subscription.
・USIM Card is the property of SoftBank Corp.
・Returned USIM Cards are recycled for environmental
purposes.
NameDescription
Volume Up
Key
Volume
Down Key
(Power Key)
Increase volume.
Decrease volume. Long Press in lock screen
to activate/cancel Manner mode.
Turn Display off/on. Long Press for power
on/off or reboot.
About IMEI Sheet
IMEI Sheet () can be found when Card Slot Cap is open.
Do not pull out IMEI Sheet.
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Inserting USIM Card
Always power off beforehand.
・Set USIM Card in USIM Tray beforehand. Do not insert USIM
Card without setting it in USIM Tray.
Open Card Slot Cap
・Pull away toward you by notch (where circled ○) with
finger (), and turn open in direction shown ().
Pull out USIM Tray
Close Card Slot Cap
・
Lift Card Slot Cap in direction, reinsert hinge (),
fit Card Slot Cap so that there is no gap between it and
handset, and then push along in direction shown ().
・To close, push firmly by sliding with finger from circled
area (○) toward hinge ().
・Do not pull USIM Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may
result. Gently pull it out horizontally by hooking a finger on
it.
Set USIM Card in USIM Tray
・Place gently, noting orientation of USIM Card (notch/IC
(gold) chip facing up).
・Make sure USIM Card is in USIM Tray. Inserting USIM Tray
with USIM Card on its edge may cause damage.
Insert USIM Tray into USIM Card Slot (right opening)
・Insert gently all the way horizontally, noting orientation of
USIM Tray.
・Do not insert USIM Tray upside down.
Removing USIM Card
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Always power off beforehand.
Open Card Slot Cap
・Pull away toward you by notch (where circled ○) with
finger (), and turn open in direction shown ().
Pull out USIM Tray
・Do not pull USIM Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may
result. Gently pull it out horizontally by hooking a finger on
it.
Close Card Slot Cap
・
Lift Card Slot Cap in direction, reinsert hinge (),
fit Card Slot Cap so that there is no gap between it and
handset, and then push along in direction shown ().
・To close, push firmly by sliding with finger from circled
area (○) toward hinge ().
SIM-Unlocking Handset
Handset can be SIM-unlocked. SIM-unlocking handset allows
other-carrier SIM cards to be used with it.
・Some services, functions, etc. may have restrictions when
an other-carrier SIM card is used. SoftBank Corp. does not
guarantee operation whatsoever.
・For details on SIM unlocking, see SoftBank Website.
Getting Started
Remove USIM Card
Insert USIM Tray into USIM Card Slot (right opening)
・Do not insert USIM Tray at an angle; damage may result.
Insert gently all the way horizontally, noting orientation of
USIM Tray.
・Do not insert USIM Tray upside down.
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Internal Storage and SD Card
Handset supports SD Card up to 256 GB. Some SD Cards may
not operate properly.
Internal storage can be used for saving data including system
data, applications, and video and photos taken with Camera.
Internal Storage/SD Card Cautions
Data on Internal Storage/SD Card
Data on internal storage/SD Card may be lost/altered
due to accidents, malfunctions, repairs, handset upgrade/
replacement, mishandling, etc. Back up important data
regularly. SoftBank Corp. is not liable for any damages
resulting from loss/alteration of data.
・Do not insert or remove SD Card forcefully.
・Do not touch terminals or expose them to metal objects.
・Never power off while reading or writing data.
・Make sure not to erase or overwrite data accidentally.
microSDXC Card
About IMEI Sheet
IMEI Sheet () can be found when Card Slot Cap is open.
Do not pull out IMEI Sheet.
SD Card Caution
Keep SD Card away from infants; may cause choking if
swallowed.
Cards). microSDXC Cards are supported by SDXC-compatible
devices only.
Exchanging Data with Non-SDXC-Compatible
Devices
To exchange data between handset and non-SDXC-
compatible devices, use SD Cards (microSD/microSDHC
Cards) supported by handset and those devices. Inserting a
microSDXC Card used on handset in a non-SDXC-compatible
device may corrupt card data. In such cases, do not format
the microSDXC Card on that device even if prompted to do
so.
Formatting deletes all microSDXC Card data and changes
the file system. The original storage capacity may
be unavailable after formatting. To use a corrupted
microSDXC Card, format it on an SDXC-compatible device.
Save Location
By default, data, including photos and videos taken
with handset, is saved in internal storage. Even with
downloaded commercially-available applications described
as saving data on SD Card, data is saved in internal
storage.
・To save photos and videos taken with handset on SD
Card, insert SD Card before using Camera, then change
save location as follows.
In Home Screen, Flick Hot Sheet up(SHCamera)
COMMONSave TomicroSD
Open Card Slot Cap
・Pull away toward you by notch (where circled ○) with
finger (), and turn open in direction shown ().
Insert SD Card into SD Card Slot (left opening)
・Insert SD Card with terminals facing down gently all the
way horizontally.
Close Card Slot Cap
・
Lift Card Slot Cap in direction, reinsert hinge (),
fit Card Slot Cap so that there is no gap between it and
handset, and then push along in direction shown ().
・To close, push firmly by sliding with finger from circled
area (○) toward hinge ().
Formatting SD Card
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When using a new SD Card for the first time, always format it
on handset.
・Formatting erases all data on SD Card. Format SD Card with
caution.
・When formatting, keep handset charged or charge it
adequately beforehand.
・Insert SD Card beforehand. See "Inserting SD Card" for
details.
In Home Screen, Flick Hot Sheet up(Settings)
Format
Getting Started
ERASE & FORMAT
Storage
microSD
Storage settings
Enter Operation PasswordOK
・If Operation Password is unset, follow onscreen prompts.
DONE
All data on SD Card is erased.
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Unmounting SD Card
In Home Screen, Flick Hot Sheet up(Settings)
Storage
Removing SD Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand.
Open Card Slot Cap
・Pull away toward you by notch (where circled ○) with
finger (), and turn open in direction shown ().
Remove SD Card
SD Card is unmounted.
・
To mount SD Card again, microSDMOUNT .
・Press in on SD Card slightly and release finger; SD Card pops
out. Pull out gently horizontally.
Close Card Slot Cap
・
Lift Card Slot Cap in direction, reinsert hinge (),
fit Card Slot Cap so that there is no gap between it and
handset, and then push along in direction shown ().
・To close, push firmly by sliding with finger from circled
area (○) toward hinge ().
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Charging Handset
Battery is built into handset.
Internal Battery
A lithium-ion battery is built into handset; it is not
removable.
Recycling
This product requires a lithium-ion battery. Lithiumion batteries are recyclable. To recycle a used lithiumion battery, take it to any shop displaying the recycling
symbol.
About Charging
The following charging options are available.
Charging
Option
AC Adaptor
USB charging
Connect handset and AC Adaptor (sold
separately) directly.
Connect handset and a PC with Micro USB
Cable (optional accessory).
Description
Charging/Notification Lamp
Charging/Notification Lamp illuminates red while charging;
illuminates green when charge is almost full.
Charging/Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
・If Charging/Notification Lamp is blinking, charging is not
working properly. Make sure that you are using Charger
and products specified by SoftBank Corp. If you are using
specified products only, contact a SoftBank Shop or
SoftBank Customer Support, General Information.
Getting Started
Battery Cautions
Storage
To help maintain performance and life of Internal Battery,
do not store in the following conditions (battery level
should be at approximately 40% for optimal storage).
・Full (immediately after charging is complete)
・Exhausted (too low to power on handset)
Bulges of Internal Battery
Depending on use, bulges may appear near end of battery
life; this does not affect safety.
Internal Battery Replacement
Internal Battery is a consumable item; may need to be
replaced if operating time shortens noticeably. Internal
Battery is not user replaceable; its replacement incurs fees
and requires handset submission to a SoftBank Shop or
other appropriate servicer. For details, contact a SoftBank
Shop or SoftBank Customer Support, General Information.
Charging Cautions
Water Resistance
AC Adaptor (sold separately) and Micro USB Cable (optional
accessory) are not waterproof. Never connect Micro USB
plug while handset or Charger is wet.
Handset is water resistant; however, if Micro USB plug
is inserted while it is wet, liquid (tap water, beverage,
sea water, pet urine, etc.) or a foreign object adhered to
handset or Micro USB plug may cause overheating, burnout,
fire, malfunction, burns, etc. due to electric shock, shortcircuiting, etc.
Handling Cords
Do not pull, bend, or twist cord; may damage the cord.
About Charging Abroad
SoftBank Corp. is not liable for problems resulting from
charging handset abroad.
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Charging with AC Adaptor
Purchase and use ZSDBA4 (Micro USB Quick Charge™ 2.0 AC
Adaptor)1 or ZSDBA6 (Micro USB 1.0 A AC Adaptor)2.
For information on other peripheral devices, see SoftBank
Website.
The following explains how to charge handset using ZSDBA4
(Micro USB Quick Charge™ 2.0 AC Adaptor).
1 SB-AC12-HDQC (SoftBank SELECTION Qualcomm® Quick
Charge™ 2.0 AC Adaptor for smartphones)
2 SB-AC13-HDMU (SoftBank SELECTION Micro USB 1.0 A AC
Adaptor for smartphones)
Insert Micro USB plug of AC Adaptor into External Connection
Jack
Charging by PC
Connect handset to a PC with Micro USB Cable (SHDDL1;
optional accessory).
・Make sure that PC is turned on.
・Charging may not be possible/take a long time depending on
connection and PC conditions.
・Never connect Micro USB plug while handset or Micro USB
Cable is wet.
Insert Micro USB plug of Micro USB Cable into External
Connection Jack
・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,
External Connection Jack may be damaged. Check contours
and orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs
(○) facing down.
・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,
External Connection Jack may be damaged. Check contours
and orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs
(○) facing down.
Raise plug on AC Adaptor and plug into household AC outlet
Charging/Notification Lamp illuminates once charging
starts.
・Charging/Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
After charging, remove Micro USB plug from External
Connection Jack, then unplug AC Adaptor and lower plug
Insert USB plug of Micro USB Cable into USB port on PC
Charging/Notification Lamp illuminates once charging
starts.
・Charging/Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
After charging, remove Micro USB Cable from handset and PC
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Power On/Off
Powering On
Long Pressuntil SHARP logo appears
Handset powers on, and lock screen appears after a while.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
・An initial settings wizard may appear the first time handset
is powered on. For details on initial settings, see "Handset
Initial Settings."
Powering Off
(Long Press)
Getting Started
Power off
Dragorup
Home Screen appears.
Handset powers off.
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Using Touchscreen
Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display. Operate with your
fingers on Display.
About Touchscreen
In Case of Unintended Operation
If handset initiates operation without Touchscreen
(Display) being operated or does not respond after
Touchscreen being operated, Pressto turn off
Display, Pressagain to turn on Display and then
operate handset.
Touchscreen Usage Notes
Touchscreen may not respond in these situations:
・Use with gloves/long fingernails
・Use of pens, pencils or sharp objects
・Use with objects on/against Display
・Use while wet
Touch & Hold
Contact Display lightly; release finger when screen changes.
Drag
Touch icon or other item lightly, move it where desired, and
release finger.
Touchscreen Usage Cautions
To prevent malfunctions, do not:
・Touch Display with wet fingers
・Use if Display is wet
If Display is wet, wipe it with a soft cloth.
・Subject Display to force/pressure
・Place a sticker or shield (commercially-available
protective film, privacy protector shield, etc.) on Display
Tap
Contact Display lightly and briefly.
Flick
Contact Display lightly, then brush screen up/down or left/
right.
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Pinch/Spread
Contact Display lightly, then move fingers toward each other
(Pinch) or away from each other (Spread).
Handset Initial Settings
When powering on the first time, an initial settings wizard
appears for optionally making Wi-Fi, Google™ account, and
other settings. Follow onscreen instructions to set items.
Insert USIM Card before powering on handset.
Making Initial Settings
Depending on your environment, screen content, setting items
and steps may differ.
Follow onscreen prompts on your handset.
Tap 日本語(日本)EnglishGET STARTED
Getting Started
・
To place an emergency call, Tap EMERGENCY .
・
To set visual assistance, Tap VISION SETTINGS . See
"Accessibility Settings" for details.
Set up as new
・
Tap Keep your apps & data to copy data from another
mobile. Follow onscreen prompts.
Set Wi-Fi items
・Follow onscreen prompts.
・
To skip Wi-Fi settings, select Use cellular network for
setup / Don't use any network for setup . Continue by
following onscreen prompts.
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Set up a Google Account
・See "Google Account" for details on a Google Account.
・
To skip Google Account setup, Tap SKIP .
NEXT
Set up My SoftBank
Initial settings are complete.
・
To skip My SoftBank setup, Tap Later .
Not nowSKIP ANYWAY
・
To set up Screen lock option, select Pattern , Lock No.
or Password . See "Lock & Security Settings" for details.
Set up later
Handset restarts.
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Importing Data from Other
Mobiles
Import data from other mobiles, etc. using Bluetooth® or SD
Card.
Enabling Bluetooth® Function
In Home Screen, Flick Hot Sheet up(Settings)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® menu opens.
Troubleshooting
Q. Cannot use Bluetooth
A. Handset may be in Airplane mode. If in Airplane mode,
Bluetooth® function is disabled. Bluetooth® function
can be enabled again after placing handset in Airplane
mode.
®
Bluetooth® Cautions
Connection
Bluetooth® connection may not be possible with some
Bluetooth® devices. In addition, noise may interfere with
wireless or handsfree conversations.
File Transfer
Files may not appear correctly on recipient devices.
Getting Started
Off
Bluetooth® is enabled ( Onappears).
・
To disable Bluetooth®, Tap On( Offappears).
Bluetooth® Connection Operations
Renaming Handset Name that Appears on Other
Devices
In Bluetooth® menu,Rename this deviceEnter
nameRENAME
・Available when Bluetooth® is enabled.
Setting Whether to Give Priority to aptX
In Bluetooth® menu,Qualcomm® aptX™/
at the right end of aptX lineOK
・Available when Bluetooth® is enabled.
・
Tapto toggle off (),to toggle on ().
・Changes are applied to devices connected after setting
changes are made. Disconnect and reconnect handset to
devices to apply changes.
®
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Pairing Bluetooth® Devices
Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth® devices. Paired
Bluetooth® devices can be connected easily.
・Enable Bluetooth® on handset and set target devices to be
discoverable first.
In Home Screen, Flick Hot Sheet up(Settings)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® menu opens; found Bluetooth® devices appear
in Available devices field.
Connecting to Bluetooth® Devices by Service
In Bluetooth® menu,for target deviceTap item
OK
・Available when Bluetooth® is enabled.
・Available when handset is paired with a device that
supports corresponding service.
Connecting to Paired Bluetooth® Devices
In Home Screen, Flick Hot Sheet up(Settings)
Bluetooth
・
If target device does not appear,Refresh to try
searching again.
Tap target deviceFollow onscreen prompts for
authentication
Pairing completes; handset connects to some devices (e.g.,
handsfree devices) automatically.
・Authentication procedure varies by device. Passkey entry
may be required.
・Passkey is a 1 to 16-digit number or a set of characters/
symbols required for authentication between handset and
other devices.
・Paired devices appear in Paired devices field.
Pairing Operations
Renaming Paired Devices
In Bluetooth® menu,for target deviceEnter
nameOK
・Available when Bluetooth® is enabled.
Bluetooth® menu opens.
・Paired Bluetooth® devices appear in Paired devices field.
Tap target device
Handset connects to the device.
Connection by Accepting Connection
Requests
Handset automatically accepts connection requests from
paired devices. For unpaired devices, set handset to be
discoverable, then perform pairing operation on other
devices. When connection request arrives, follow onscreen
prompts.
Import contacts from other mobiles using Bluetooth®.
・Enable Bluetooth® beforehand.
In Home Screen, Flick Hot Sheet up(Settings)
Backup & resetData transfer
Follow onscreen prompts
Import of contacts is complete.
Caution for Importing Data
Import is not available if there is only a little free space
in internal storage. Process stops if Battery runs low.
Operate with adequate battery charge whenever possible.
Data transfer window opens.
・
In Data transfer window, Tap Function information to
view a video tutorial (Japanese) on Sharp Website.
Data importImport phonebook data from smartphone.
・If SD Card is not inserted or there is no backup file on
inserted SD Card, Select device to import from window
appears. Follow onscreen prompts.
Importing Data from SD Card (Data
Transfer)
Import data (Address Book, Mail, Schedule (Calendar), Notepad,
User/Learning dictionary, emopa) saved to SD Card on other
mobiles or handset to handset.
・Insert SD Card containing a backup file beforehand. See
"Inserting SD Card" for details.
・Address Book data (contacts) may not be imported correctly
depending on the device used for saving them.
In Home Screen, Flick Hot Sheet up(Settings)
Tap item to importTap file to importAdd
registration / Delete and register
・
When Mail is selected, Mail application activates. Follow
In Data transfer window, Tap Function information to
view a video tutorial (Japanese) on Sharp Website.
Data importImport
Complete
Import is complete.
Cautions for Importing Data
Import is not available if there is only a little free space
in internal storage. Process stops if Battery runs low.
Operate with adequate battery charge whenever possible.
When importing User/Learning dictionary (S-Shoin),
existing User/Learning dictionary (S-Shoin) data in internal
storage is deleted.
・If SD Card is not inserted or there is no backup file on
inserted SD Card, Select device to import from window
appears. Follow onscreen prompts.
After a period of inactivity, Display turns off to save battery
power (Screen lock active).
Pressto open lock screen; screen can be unlocked.
・Lock screen also appears at power on.
To unlock screen and use handset, Dragorup. For
details on lock screen, see "Lock Screen Basics."
Navigation Bar
Tap icons on Navigation Bar (Display bottom) for the
following functions/operations.
NameDescription
(Back
key)
(Home
key)
(Recents
key)
(Keyboard
key)
(Menu
key)
Return to the previous screen. Appears
asfor onscreen keyboard; Tap to
close keyboard.
Return to Home Screen.
Open a list of recently used applications
to activate or remove them from the list.
Change keyboard/input method. Appears
when keyboard is open.
Open menu. Appears for some applications.
Home Screen & App List
Most handset operations start in Home Screen or in app list.
In Home Screen, Flick Hot Sheet up for app list and activate
applications, change handset settings, etc. (To change Home
Screen, switch to another home screen app.)
See "Home Screen Basics" for details.
Selecting Options and Navigating
Screens
Tap items, icons, onscreen keys, etc. to open assigned items.
・
To return to the previous screen, Tap.
・
To return to Home Screen, Tapat Display bottom.
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Menu Operations
Tapat Display top or bottom for available settings and
items.
・Screens may also have settings and items that are available
by Touching & Holding Display.
Handset Settings and Making Settings
In Home Screen, Flick Hot Sheet up(Settings) to
customize operation of handset functions.
・
Checkbox (/) or switch (/) appears for
some options. Tap to enable (/) or disable (/
) option.
Basic Operations
・Drag/Flick slider, spinner, etc. to adjust some settings. If
available, Tapfor additional settings.
Portrait Orientation & Landscape
Orientation
The screen changes to landscape orientation when handset is
rotated sideways.
・Depending on the current screen, the orientation may not
change even by changing handset orientation.
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Multi-Window
Split screen to view and operate two applications.
Activate the two applications beforehand. Viewing and
operating(Address Book) and(Phone) is described as
an example.
・Viewing in Multi-Window is not available for some
applications.
Recent apps window opens.
Multi-Window Operations
Switching between Applications
Tap application
・Activate application beforehand.
Exiting Multi-Window
Touch & Holdor Flick pane bar () up/down
Touch & Hold application to operateDrag to top of
Display
Multi-Window opens, and Dragged application opens at