Sharp Aquos R3 User Guide

AQUOS R3

User Guide

AQUOS R3 User Guide Contents

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Introduction

About the User Guide........................................................ 3

Getting Started

Package Contents............................................................... 6

Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6

SIM Card.............................................................................. 8

Internal Storage and SD Card......................................... 10

Charging Handset..............................................................14

Power On/Off................................................................... 16

Making Initial Settings.................................................... 17

Google Account................................................................. 18

Unlocking Screen...............................................................21

Basic Operations

Basic Operations...............................................................24

Using Manner Mode.......................................................... 24

Using Airplane Mode.........................................................26

Using Fingerprint Authentication Function....................26

Updating the System........................................................29

Using ROBOQUL................................................................ 30

Touchscreen/Text Entry

Using Touchscreen............................................................ 34

Text Entry.........................................................................35

Handset Interface

Handset Screens............................................................... 38

Icons at Display Top (Status Bar)...................................45

Checking Notifications (Notifications Window).............46

Checking Notifications (Quick Settings Window).......... 48

Capturing Screenshots (Clip Now)...................................50

Scrolling Screen Automatically (ScrollAuto)...................51

Phone

Placing/Answering Calls...................................................54

Optional Services..............................................................58

Handset Phone Number.................................................... 65

Making Phone Settings.....................................................66

Address Book.................................................................... 67

Messaging

Sending Messages (＋メッセージ (+Message))................ 72

Using Gmail....................................................................... 73

Using Email........................................................................76

Internet

Using the Internet (Chrome)............................................80

Camera

Capturing Photos/Videos................................................. 86

Music & Images

Listening to Music (Play Music)...................................... 92

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Viewing & Managing Photos/Videos (Photos)................ 94

Application Basics

Confirmation when First Activating Applications......... 98

Applications.....................................................................100

Adding/Deleting Applications........................................ 102

Managing Data

File Storage.....................................................................108

Backup & Restore...........................................................108

Importing Data from Other Mobiles............................. 109

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Connecting by Wi-Fi.......................................................114

Using Bluetooth® Function............................................ 119

Using Tethering.............................................................. 123

®

Handset Settings

About Settings............................................................... 126

Data Usage Settings...................................................... 127

Battery Settings.............................................................133

Display Settings............................................................. 135

Sound Settings................................................................141

AQUOS Useful Settings..................................................146

Security & Location Settings........................................150

System Settings..............................................................163

Other Handset Settings.................................................169

Handset & Hardware Care............................................. 209

General Notes................................................................. 211

Radio Wave Exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

Information..................................................................... 213

Water & Dust Resistance.............................................. 215

Global Services

Global Roaming............................................................... 180

Calling from Outside Japan...........................................181

For Assistance

Handset Powers Off...................................................... 186

Handset Does Not Power On......................................... 186

Cannot Charge / Charging Stops / Charging Is Slow...187

Battery Runs Out Quickly............................................. 187

Display Turns Off Suddenly.......................................... 188

Display Goes Dark Suddenly.......................................... 188

Screen Freezes / Operation Is Unstable....................... 189

SIM Card Not Recognized.............................................. 189

Cannot Use SD Card.......................................................190

Cannot Send/Receive Mail..............................................190

Cannot Connect to Internet.......................................... 191

Cannot Talk on Phone / Cannot Hear Other Party...... 191

Cannot Use Applications................................................ 192

Warranty/Specifications/Customer Service

Warranty & After-Sales Service................................... 194

Specifications..................................................................194

Customer Service............................................................196

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions.........................................................198

Important Product Information.....................................207

Introduction

About the User Guide

In the User Guide, most operation descriptions are based on
the handset at time of purchase.
Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for Home Screen
(AQUOS Home). Some operation descriptions may be omitted.
The information in the User Guide is subject to change
without prior notice.

Before Using This Product

Read "Safety Precautions" thoroughly beforehand for proper
usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract
conditions.

Data Communication

・Handset is designed to be always connected to the Internet.

Communication is initiated automatically for some functions
such as data syncing.

・Large-volume data communication, such as downloading

applications and viewing videos, incurs expensive
transmission fees. Subscription to a flat-rate plan is
strongly recommended.

・Even if connected by Wi-Fi, some applications and services

incur transmission fees.

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Introduction

Screenshots & Key Labels

Screenshots in the User Guide may differ in appearance with
actual Display. Key labels in the User Guide are simplified for
description purposes and differ with actual Display.

Other Notations

In the User Guide, the product is referred to as "handset."
microSD™/microSDHC™/microSDXC™ Card is referred to as "SD
Card."
"808SH" here refers to this mobile phone "AQUOS R3."

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Getting Started

Package Contents............................................................... 6

Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6

SIM Card.............................................................................. 8

Internal Storage and SD Card......................................... 10

Charging Handset..............................................................14

Power On/Off................................................................... 16

Making Initial Settings.................................................... 17

Google Account................................................................. 18

Unlocking Screen...............................................................21

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Package Contents

Package Contents

・Handset (AQUOS R3)

・Battery is built into handset.

・Handset back cover is not removable.
・SIM Removal Tool (Complimentary sample)
・TV Antenna Cable (Complimentary sample)
・クイックスタート (Japanese)
・お願いとご注意 (Japanese)

Parts & Functions

Handset (Front)

Name Description

Earpiece/

Speaker

Front

Camera

Display

Fingerprint

1

Sensor

Charging/

Notification
Lamp

Proximity/

Light Sensor

Hear the other party's voice, music, video,
etc. here.

Use to shoot photos or videos of yourself.

Touchscreen-type display; operate with
your fingers on Display.

Use fingerprint authentication to unlock
screen, or use as Home key.

Illuminates while charging or for missed
calls and notifications.

Proximity Sensor prevents Touchscreen
misoperation during calls. Light Sensor

1

adjusts Display brightness according to
ambient light.

1　Do not apply stickers or other coverings over the sensors.

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Handset (Back and Sides)

Name Description

Mic

(Recorder Mic)

Mobile

Light

Video-only

back camera
(Dramatic
wide-angle
camera)

Standard

back camera

FeliCa mark

Wireless

charging point

Mic/

Recorder Mic

Speaker

Earphones-

Microphone
Jack

Card Tray

External

Connection
Jack

Use while recording videos or when talking
through Speakerphone.
Make sure not to cover Recorder Mic.

Use as a camera flash, flashlight, etc.

Shoots wide-angle video.

Shoot photos or videos.

Hold up to reader/writer to use NFC/
Osaifu-Keitai®.

Align with this point when charging with
the wireless charger.

Talk to the other party here. Also use
while recording videos or when talking to
emopa.
Make sure not to cover Mic/Recorder Mic.

Listen to music, video sound, etc.

Connect stereo earphones with mic
(commercially available) here.

Insert/remove SD Card and SIM Card.

Connect to the AC Adaptor, etc.

Handset Keys

Name Description

Volume Up

Key

Volume

Down Key

Power Key

Assistant

Key

1　See "System Settings" for details.

Increase volume.

Decrease volume.

Turn Display off/on. Long Press for power
on/off, reboot, etc.

The key is meant to trigger the Google
Assistant™.
It can also be used to trigger functions
chosen by the user.

1

Charging/Notification Lamp

Lights/flashes while charging or for missed calls, new SMS/
+Message, etc.

Lamp

color and

illumination

Red, lit

Green, lit

Red, flashing Charging not possible

White,

1

flashing

1　Flashes when Display turned off.

Charging (Battery level less than about
94%)

Charging (Battery level more than about
95%)

Notifications (missed calls, new SMS/
+Message, etc.)

Indication

Getting Started

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SIM Card

SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other
customer information.

Handling SIM Card

Check the following regarding SIM Card handling.

IC (gold) chip

・For SIM Card handling, see SoftBank Website.

https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/support/protect/usim/

(Japanese)
・Avoid applying labels. May damage SIM Card.
・SIM is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.
・Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
・Always keep the IC (gold) chip clean.

SIM Card Cautions

Observe the following when using SIM Card.

・Within Japan, SIM Card must be installed to make

emergency calls (110, 119, 118).
・Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service

if your SIM Card or handset (SIM Card inserted) is lost/

stolen. For details, contact Customer Service.
・Customer is responsible for any damage caused by

inserting SIM 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 SIM Card. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for

damages from saved information that is lost.
・Always power off handset before inserting/removing SIM

Card.
・Note that SIM Card specifications and performance may

change without notice.
・Return SIM Card to SoftBank Corp. when canceling

subscription.
・SIM Card is the property of SoftBank Corp.
・Returned SIM Cards are recycled for environmental

purposes.

With Display upward, push tip of SIM Removal Tool into Card
Tray eject hole

・Push tip firmly straight into hole until Card Tray slides out.

Pull out Card Tray

・With Display upward, pull out Card Tray. Pulling out Card

Tray with Display downward or handset held upright can
allow SIM Card and SD Card to fall from Card Tray and
become misplaced.

・Do not pull Card Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may

result. Gently pull Card Tray out horizontally.

Set SIM Card in Card Tray

・Place gently, noting orientation of SIM Card (notch/IC (gold)

chip facing down).

・Make sure SIM Card is in Card Tray. Inserting Card Tray with

SIM Card on its edge may cause damage.

Insert Card Tray in SIM/SD Card Slot

Inserting SIM Card

Always power off beforehand.

・Set SIM Card in Card Tray beforehand. Do not insert SIM

Card without setting it in Card Tray.

SIM Card is inserted.

・Do not insert Card Tray upside down.
・Insert gently all the way horizontally in direction shown.
・Push Card Tray firmly where circled (○) so that there is no

gap between handset and Card Tray.

・To maintain water and dust resistance, use handset with

Card Tray completely closed.

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Removing SIM Card

Always power off beforehand.

With Display upward, push tip of SIM Removal Tool into Card
Tray eject hole

・Push tip firmly straight into hole until Card Tray slides out.

Pull out Card Tray

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

・With Display upward, pull out Card Tray. Pulling out Card

Tray with Display downward or handset held upright can
allow SIM Card and SD Card to fall from Card Tray and
become misplaced.

・Do not pull Card Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may

result. Gently pull Card Tray out horizontally.

Remove SIM Card

Insert Card Tray in SIM/SD Card Slot

SIM Card is removed.

・Do not insert Card Tray upside down.
・Insert gently all the way horizontally in direction shown.
・Push Card Tray firmly where circled (○) so that there is no

gap between handset and Card Tray.

・To maintain water and dust resistance, use handset with

Card Tray completely closed.

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Internal Storage and SD Card

Handset supports SD Card up to 512 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.

Organizing photos shot on your
previous model

Inserting an SD Card containing saved photos or videos

that were shot on a previous model may cause the Sort

images in SD card notification to appear.

In this event, tap CHECK START .

・

Tap CHECK START to optimize the viewing of file

names, etc. in (Photos).

Internal Storage/SD Card Cautions

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, (Camera) COMMON

Save To SD card

SD Card Caution

Keep SD Card away from infants; may cause choking if
swallowed.

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

Handset supports microSDXC Cards (SDXC-compatible SD

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.

Inserting SD Card

Always power off beforehand.

・Set SD Card in Card Tray beforehand. Do not insert SD Card

without setting it in Card Tray.

With Display upward, push tip of SIM Removal Tool into Card
Tray eject hole

・Push tip firmly straight into hole until Card Tray slides out.

Pull out Card Tray

・With Display upward, pull out Card Tray. Pulling out Card

Tray with Display downward or handset held upright can
allow SIM Card and SD Card to fall from Card Tray and
become misplaced.

・Do not pull Card Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may

result. Gently pull Card Tray out horizontally.

Formatting SD Card

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Set SD Card in Card Tray

・Place gently, noting orientation of SD Card (terminal side

facing down).

・Make sure SD Card is in Card Tray. Inserting Card Tray with

SD Card on its edge may cause damage.

Insert Card Tray in SIM/SD Card Slot

SD Card is inserted.

・Do not insert Card Tray upside down.
・Insert gently all the way horizontally in direction shown.
・Push Card Tray firmly where circled (○) so that there is no

gap between handset and Card Tray.

・To maintain water and dust resistance, use handset with

Card Tray completely closed.

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, (Settings)

Storage

Getting Started

SD card

・

When Contents Manager window appears next, Tap SD

card .

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Storage settings

Enter Operation Password OK

・If Operation Password is unset, follow onscreen prompts.

Done

Format

FORMAT SD CARD

All data on SD Card is erased.

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Unmounting SD Card

In Home Screen, (Settings)

Storage

Removing SD Card

Always power off beforehand.

Getting Started

With Display upward, push tip of SIM Removal Tool into Card
Tray eject hole

・Push tip firmly straight into hole until Card Tray slides out.

Pull out Card Tray

SD Card is unmounted.

・

To mount SD Card again, SD card MOUNT .

・With Display upward, pull out Card Tray. Pulling out Card

Tray with Display downward or handset held upright can
allow SIM Card and SD Card to fall from Card Tray and
become misplaced.

・Do not pull Card Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may

result. Gently pull Card Tray out horizontally.

Remove SD Card

Insert Card Tray in SIM/SD Card Slot

SD Card is removed.

・Do not insert Card Tray upside down.
・Insert gently all the way horizontally in direction shown.
・Push Card Tray firmly where circled (○) so that there is no

gap between handset and Card Tray.

・To maintain water and dust resistance, use handset with

Card Tray completely closed.

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Charging Handset

Battery is built into handset.

Internal Battery

A lithium-ion battery is built into handset; it is not
removable.

Recycling

This product requires a lithium-ion battery. Lithium-

ion batteries are recyclable. To recycle a used lithium-

ion battery, take it to any shop displaying the recycling

symbol.

About Charging

The following charging options are available.

Charging

Option

AC Adaptor

Wireless
Charger

Connect handset and AC Adaptor (optional
accessory) directly.

Charge the Handset using a third party
wireless charger

Description

Indications while Charging

Charging/Notification Lamp

Charging/Notification Lamp illuminates red while charging;
illuminates green when charge is almost 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

Customer Service.

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 Customer Service.

Lock Screen while Charging

Charging progress appears in lock screen.
・"Charging": normal charging
・"Charging rapidly": rapid charging
・"Charging slowly": low-speed charging; handset begins

low-speed charging depending on the conditions, such as
when nearly charged.

Charging Cautions

Water Resistance

The AC Adaptor is not waterproof. Never connect a charger

plug/USB Type-C™ plug while handset or Charger is wet.

Handset is water resistant; however, if a charger plug/USB

Type-C plug is inserted while it is wet, liquid (tap water,

beverage, sea water, pet urine, etc.) or a foreign object

adhered to handset or a charger plug/USB Type-C plug may

cause overheating, burnout, fire, malfunction, burns, etc.

due to electric shock, short-circuiting, etc.

Handling Cords

Do not pull, bend, or twist cord; may damage the cord.

About Charging Abroad

SoftBank Corp. is not liable for problems resulting from

charging handset abroad.

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Charging with AC Adaptor

Use an AC Adaptor (USB Type-C™ quick charge AC Adaptor for
USB PD [ZSDBAS] (SB-AC20-TCPD)) (optional accessory).
For information on other peripheral devices, see SoftBank
Website.

Insert USB Type-C plug of AC Adaptor into External
Connection Jack

Raise plug on AC Adaptor and plug into outlet

Charging/Notification Lamp illuminates once charging

starts.

After charging, unplug AC Adaptor from outlet and disconnect
from handset

Charging ends.

Charging with a Wireless Charger

A third party wireless charger can be used to charge the
Handset. See the User Guide for your wireless charger for
information on charging the Handset.

・

Products with the icon comply with the wireless

charging standard issued by the Wireless Power Consortium
(WPC).

・Align the wireless charging point on the Handset correctly

with position of the wireless charger.
See "Handset (Back and Sides)" for the location of the
wireless charging point on the Handset.

・Remove the Handset case and/or cover, if fitted.

Wireless Charging Cautions

Note the following when charging with a wireless charger:

・Disable the Handset's vibrate function during charging.

Enabling the vibrate function may prevent complete
charging or cause the handset to fall off the charger.

・If charging causes audible interference on a TV or radio,

move the charger further away from the TV or radio.

・If other wireless chargers are nearby, maintain a distance

of at least 30 cm between chargers. Failing to do so may
prevent the handset from being correctly detected or
otherwise prevent charging.

・Charging may adversely affect calls, data communication

or TV reception.

・Do not place any metallic material between the handset

and the Wireless Charger. Metallic materials may prevent
charging or cause heat generation.

・Do not place objects such as IC cards between the

handset and the Wireless Charger. Doing so may damage
the IC card.

・Do not place the handset on a Wireless Charger while

the AC Adaptor or USB Type-C cable is connected to the
handset.

・Using the camera during charging may result in noise in

the images.

・Using the handset during charging may stop or slow down

charging (to avoid temperature increases in the handset).

Getting Started

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Power On/Off

Powering On

Long Press Power Key until 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 "Making

Initial Settings."

Powering Off

Power Key (Long Press)

Power off

Flick / up

Home Screen appears.

・

After Flicking up, enter pattern / lock no. (PIN) /

password to unlock.

Handset powers off.

Making Initial Settings

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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 SIM Card before powering on handset.

Making Initial Settings

Select language then START

・

To place an emergency call, Tap Emergency call .

・

To set visual assistance, Tap Vision Settings . See

"Accessibility" for details.

Set up a Google Account

・See "Google Account" for details on a Google Account.
・

To skip Google Account setup, Tap Skip Skip .

Set/check each item ACCEPT

Getting Started

Set Wi-Fi items

・Follow onscreen prompts.
・

To skip Wi-Fi settings, select Use mobile network for

setup / SKIP . Continue by following onscreen prompts.

DON'T COPY

SKIP

・

Tap method NEXT to set selected method. See "Using

Fingerprint Authentication Function," "Setting Screen
to Unlock by Tracing Pattern," "Requiring Lock No. (PIN)
Entry for Unlocking Screen," "Setting Screen to Unlock with
Password" and "Using Face Authentication" for details.

・Then follow the onscreen prompts to set up Google

Assistant.

・

Tap NEXT to copy data from another mobile, etc. Follow

onscreen prompts.

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Google Account

Skip

・

After Tapping Add a card follow onscreen prompts to

save card information.

Set each item DONE FOR NOW

Use a Google Account and get more convenience with Google
services. A Google Account is required to use some services or
fully use some applications.

Google Account Cautions

Google Account Mail Address & Password

Be careful not to forget your Google account mail address

and password.

Google Account Operations & User Interface

Operations and user interface are subject to change due to

automatic application updates or other reasons.

Creating a Google Account

In Home Screen, (Settings)

Handset restarts, and initial settings are complete.

・To make My SoftBank settings, after initial settings,

Drag Status Bar down, then Tap Information about My

SoftBank .

Accounts

Add account

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Google

Window for logging in to a Google account opens.

Create account

Set/enter date of birth and gender Next

Getting Started

Select a mail address Next

For myself

・

To create a child's account, Tap For my child , then follow

onscreen prompts.

Enter first name Enter last name Next

・

To create another mail address, Tap Create a different

Gmail address Create Gmail address Enter user

name (mail address) Next .

Enter password Re-enter password Next

Yes, I'm in

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

・To not add a phone number, or add a phone number for

security only, Tap More options . Continue by following

onscreen prompts.

・

To not set a phone number, Tap Skip .

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Check the privacy policy and terms of use I agree

Next

Signing in to a Google Account

In window for logging in to a Google account, enter mail

address Next

Enter password Next

Select whether to enable data backup ACCEPT

Account is created.

Follow onscreen prompts

You are signed in to your Google Account.

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Unlocking Screen

Screen Lock

After a period of inactivity, Display turns off to save battery
power (screen lock active). Screen lock prevents accidental
Touchscreen operation.

・To activate screen lock manually, Press Power Key when

Display is turned on.

Unlocking Screen

When Display is turned off (screen lock active), Power Key

Lock screen appears.

In lock screen, Flick / up

Getting Started

If Screen Lock Activates while Playing
Music

Music continues to play. For operation, Press Power Key to
open lock screen and use operation panel (operations may
vary depending on application).

Screen is unlocked.

・To change the unlock method for enhanced security, set

handset to require pattern drawing or lock no. (PIN)/
password entry for unlocking screen or set screen to be
unlocked with your fingerprint/face as needed. See "Using

Fingerprint Authentication Function," "Setting Screen
to Unlock by Tracing Pattern," "Requiring Lock No. (PIN)
Entry for Unlocking Screen," "Setting Screen to Unlock with
Password" and "Using Face Authentication " for details.

・

After Flicking up, enter pattern / lock no. (PIN) /

password to unlock.

Another Way to Turn On Display

Set Display to turn on when handset is picked up and
held still (Turn screen on by holding). See "Auto Sleep Off

Settings" for details.

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Basic Operations

Basic Operations...............................................................24

Using Manner Mode.......................................................... 24

Using Airplane Mode.........................................................26

Using Fingerprint Authentication Function....................26

Updating the System........................................................29

Using ROBOQUL................................................................ 30

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Basic Operations

Selecting Options and Navigating
Screens

Tap items, icons, onscreen keys, etc. to open assigned items.

・

To return to the previous screen, Tap .

Menu Operations

Tap at Display top or bottom for available settings and

items.

Using Manner Mode

Mute ringtones and other handset sounds to avoid disturbing
others around you.
Manner mode setting is also accessible from Quick Settings
Window.

Manner Mode Options

Settable items are the following.
・Vibe

Ringtones and other handset sounds are muted; handset
vibrates for incoming calls/messages, etc.

・Mute

Ringtones and other handset sounds are muted; handset
does not vibrate for incoming calls/messages, etc.

Manner Mode Cautions

Camera shutter sound, video recording tones, alarms, media

sound, etc. still play even in Manner mode.
・Alternatively, to mute alarms and media sound, use "Do

not disturb." See "Sound Settings" for details.

Using Manner Mode (Vibe)

・Screens may also have settings and items that are available

by Touching & Holding Display.

Press Volume Up/Down Key

Volume bar appears.

(Manner OFF)

Icon changes to (Vibe), and handset enters Manner

mode (vibe).

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Canceling Manner Mode (Vibe)

Press Volume Up/Down Key for volume bar, (Vibe)

(Mute)

Icon changes to (Manner OFF), and handset exits

Manner mode.

Using Manner Mode (Mute)

Press Volume Up/Down Key

Basic Operations

Volume bar appears.

(Manner OFF)

Icon changes to (Vibe), and handset enters Manner

mode (vibe).

(Vibe) while volume bar is displayed

Icon changes to (Mute), and handset enters Manner

mode (mute).

Canceling Manner Mode (Mute)

Press Volume Up/Down Key for volume bar, (Mute)

Icon changes to (Manner OFF), and handset exits

Manner mode.

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Using Airplane Mode

Leaving power on, suspend signal-transmitting functions.

Activating Airplane Mode

Drag Status Bar down

Notifications Window opens.

Airplane mode activates.

Canceling Airplane Mode

Using Fingerprint Authentication Function

Fingerprint Authentication Function

Hold finger to sensor to authenticate and use handset.
Use this function to unlock screen or access Notifications
Window.

Fingerprint Authentication Function
Cautions

Observe the following when using the fingerprint

authentication function.
・Authentication is based on fingerprint characteristics.

This function may be unusable if your fingerprint
characteristics are not prominent.

・Ability to authenticate (assuming finger is held to

sensor correctly) depends on conditions of use. Saving
your fingerprint may be difficult if finger is in any of
the following conditions. Washing/wiping hands, using
different finger, saving a wider area, etc. may improve
capability.

- Wrinkled with moisture (e.g., after a bath)

- Wet with water, sweat, etc.

- Dry

- Covered with handcream, etc.

- Stained with mud or oil

- Rough or damaged (cut, sore, etc.)

- Fingerprint is faint (finger surface is worn)

- Fingerprint is deformed due to weight gain or loss

- Finger surface condition at the time of authentication
is extremely different than when fingerprint was saved

・Fingerprint authentication technology does not guarantee

successful personal authentication/verification. SoftBank
Corp. is not liable for any damages resulting from use
of handset by third party or lost opportunities to use
handset.

From Notifications Window,

Airplane Mode Caution

Activating Airplane mode disables Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®,
interrupting corresponding transmissions.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® connections can be used even in
Airplane mode by enabling Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® after
activating Airplane mode; make sure that such connection/
transmission is allowed in your current location before use.

Saving Fingerprints

In Home screen, (Settings) Security & location

Security & location menu opens.

Fingerprint

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Follow onscreen prompts and set pattern / lock no. (PIN) /
password for unlocking screen

Basic Operations

・This is a backup method for unlocking the screen if unable

to authenticate with your fingerprint.

・If method for unlocking screen is setting other than

None or Swipe , first unlock screen.

・See "Setting Screen to Unlock by Tracing Pattern,"

"Requiring Lock No. (PIN) Entry for Unlocking Screen," and
"Setting Screen to Unlock with Password" for details on
setting a method for unlocking screen.

Fingerprint settings open.

NEXT

NEXT

Hold finger to sensor until handset vibrates

・Move finger a little at a time and hold it to sensor.
・Repeat until screen appears indicating fingerprint is saved.
・If finger is already saved, use another finger.

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Fingerprint Sensor Cautions

DONE

Fingerprint is saved.

・

To save other fingerprints, Tap ADD ANOTHER .

Saving Fingerprints

Savable Number of Fingerprints

Save up to 5 fingerprints.

Backup Screen Unlock Methods

Make sure not to forget pattern / lock no. (PIN) /
password set as backup for unlocking screen.

Observe the following when using Fingerprint Sensor.
・Do not hit or subject handset to excessive shock. May

cause malfunction or damage. Do not scratch sensor

surface or poke with a pen, pin, or other pointed object.
・Do not place stickers on sensor surface or mark with ink.
・Dust, smudges, or other soiling on sensor may affect

authentication. Clean the Fingerprint Sensor surface from

time to time.
・Holding finger to sensor for too short/long a time may

affect authentication. Hold finger straight on sensor so

that spiral of fingerprint is in center of sensor.
・Fingerprint Sensor may not activate if you start saving

your fingerprint or performing authentication with your

finger on the sensor. Release it and retry.

Performing Fingerprint Authentication

In authentication window, hold finger to sensor

Fingerprint Saving Operations

Setting/Changing Names of Saved Fingerprints

In Fingerprint settings, Tap saved fingerprint Enter

name OK

Deleting Fingerprints

In Fingerprint settings, for saved fingerprint

YES, REMOVE

Troubleshooting

Q. Failure to save fingerprint

A. Keep your finger pressed on the sensor slightly

harder. Using a different finger may also improve
authentication performance.

Fingerprint is authenticated.

Troubleshooting

Q. Fingerprint is not authenticated

A. Remove finger then try authenticating again.

Or, Flick / up and unlock screen using backup

unlock method set when saving fingerprint.

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Check whether system updates are required via the network,
and update manually as required.

Software Update Cautions

Applications

Applications may be updated or newly added, or names,
icons, operations and user interfaces of applications may
be changed.

System Update Cautions

Observe the following before a system update.
・It may take time to update the system.
・Operate handset where signal reception is good and

without changing location. Also operate with adequate
battery charge. Signal becoming weak or Battery
becoming low during a system update may cause an
update failure (an update failure may disable handset).

Data Backup

Saved data may be lost depending on condition of handset

(malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.). It is

recommended that you back up important data before

updating the system. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for

damages from loss of data.

Updating the System

Advanced System update

System update window appears.

Follow onscreen prompts

System update begins.

・Use other functions during a system update.
・

After the system update proceeds, Restart now appears

at the end. Tap and complete the system update.

If Handset Does Not Restart after
Tapping Restart now

An update failure may disable handset. If handset is
disabled, contact your contracted SoftBank Customer

Service.

Basic Operations

Notification appears when a system update is required. Tap
the notification and follow onscreen prompts. If notification
does not appear, check whether a system update is required as
follows and update the system.

In Home screen, (Settings) System

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Using ROBOQUL

When charging using ROBOQUL and handset is powered on,
ROBOQUL swivels when Display lights up, at start of charging,
for incoming calls, alarms, etc. If emopa is enabled, ROBOQUL
makes an audio notification as it swivels.

ROBOQUL Firmware Updates

ROBOQUL firmware is updatable. When an update is
required, "Updating ROBOQUL" appears on handset when
connected to ROBOQUL. Follow onscreen prompts to update
firmware.

・To update firmware, the following conditions are

required.

- ROBOQUL is connected to an AC Adaptor

- Handset is placed in ROBOQUL

- Handset is connected to the network

- At least 30% battery is remaining

・The firmware update will be interrupted if the battery

becomes too low or handset/AC Adaptor is removed
from ROBOQUL. ROBOQUL will become unusable if a
firmware update is interrupted. Make sure that the
required conditions are met, and then connect handset to
ROBOQUL again and complete a firmware update.

・Handset checks for firmware updates via the network

once a week when placed in ROBOQUL. Firmware is also
updated via the network. Transmission fees are incurred
when using the network.

NEXT

ALLOW

・For several functions, continue in the same way.

Before Using ROBOQUL

You must set permissions for ROBOQUL to use functions
beforehand.

Power on handset and charge with ROBOQUL

Unlock screen with handset placed in ROBOQUL

Description of ROBOQUL appears.

CLOSE

ROBOQUL setting is complete.

・

To make emopa settings, Tap Set emopar , then follow

onscreen prompts.

Setting ROBOQUL

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Set whether ROBOQUL swivels while charging with ROBOQUL.

・When enabled while charging using ROBOQUL and handset

is powered on, ROBOQUL swivels when Display lights up, at
start of charging, for incoming calls, alarms, etc.

In Home screen, (AQUOS Useful)

Operations of ROBOQUL

Setting is complete.

・

Tap Operations of ROBOQUL to toggle on ( )/off

( ).

Viewing Information on ROBOQUL

In ROBOQUL setting window, More info

Basic Operations

ROBOQUL setting

ROBOQUL setting window opens.

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Touchscreen/Text Entry

Using Touchscreen............................................................ 34

Text Entry.........................................................................35

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Using Touchscreen

Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display. Operate with your
fingers on Display.

About Touchscreen

In Case of Unintended Operation

If handset initiates operation without Touchscreen
(Display) being operated or does not respond after
Touchscreen being operated, Press Power Key to turn off
Display, Press Power Key again to turn on Display and then
operate handset.

Touchscreen Usage Notes

Touchscreen may not respond in these situations:

・Use with gloves/long fingernails

When using handset with gloves on, enable glove mode.
・Use of pens, pencils or sharp objects
・Use with objects on/against Display
・Use while wet

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).

Text Entry

Keyboards

Use onscreen keyboards for text entry.

・

Tap Text entry field for keyboard. To hide it, Tap .

・Text entry descriptions are for Google Keyboard (default

input method).

Enabling One-Handed Mode

Shrink onscreen keyboard for easier one-handed operation;
switch between Left-handed mode and Right-handed mode
as needed.

When keyboard is open, Touch & Hold / and slide

finger over /

・

Tap / to switch between Right-handed mode and

Left-handed mode.

・

Tap to disable One-handed mode.

Touchscreen/Text Entry

Keyboard Layout

Enter characters.

Toggle case.

Switch to number/symbol keyboard.

Enter comma. Touch & Hold to specify settings, switch

to emoji/emoticon keyboard, or enable One-handed
mode.

Switch to Japanese keyboard (S-Shoin).

Enter space.

Delete characters.

Insert line break. Touch & Hold for options; switch to

emoji/emoticon keyboard, enable One-handed mode, or
move to other entry fields.

Enter period. Touch & Hold for a set of other

punctuation marks and symbols.

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Switching Keyboards

In a text entry window, or Touch & Hold

Entry mode is switched.

・

Tap / to toggle between alphabet entry mode and

number/symbol entry mode.

・

Touch & Hold switch to emoji/emoticon entry mode.

Entering Letters

To enter Phone:

In a text entry window,

/

Phone is entered.

・

To toggle case, Tap / before typing a letter. Tap

/ twice to type in all capitals( ). By default, the

first word of each sentence is capitalized automatically.

Handset Interface

Handset Screens............................................................... 38

Icons at Display Top (Status Bar)...................................45

Checking Notifications (Notifications Window).............46

Checking Notifications (Quick Settings Window).......... 48

Capturing Screenshots (Clip Now)...................................50

Scrolling Screen Automatically (ScrollAuto)...................51

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Handset Screens

Lock Screen Layout

Lock screen appears at power on or when Power Key is
Pressed while Display is turned off (screen lock active).

From lock screen, unlock screen or quickly activate

(Camera) or Google Assistant.
By default, Wallpaper changes randomly each time lock screen
appears (Lock Photo Shuffle). Change Wallpaper for lock
screen as needed. See "Changing Wallpaper" for details.

Home Screen Layout

Desktop sheet

Place application shortcuts, folders, widgets freely.
Flick left/right to toggle sheets.

Favorites Tray

Place application shortcuts and folders freely. Activate
applications quickly from any Home Screen sheet.

Toggling Home Screen Sheets

Notifications of incoming calls/messages or from

applications, etc. appear here.

Activate Google Assistant (Flick up).

Show message set for lock screen.

Time and date appear here.

Messages and news from emopa appear here (emopa

3

area).

Unlock screen (Flick / up).

Activate (Camera) (Flick left).

1　If Organize notifications on the lock screen is enabled,

a notification viewed the first time does not appear

the second and subsequent times. See "Applications &

Notifications" for details.

2　Appears when Lock screen message is set. See "Security

& Location Settings" for details.

3　Appear when emopa is configured. See "エモパーを利用す

る (http://help.mb.softbank.jp/aquos-r3/05-08-12.html)"

(Japanese) for details.

1

2

Home Screen consists of several sheets.
Flick left/right to toggle Home Screen sheets.

・Adding application shortcuts and widgets in Home Screen

adds more Home Screen sheets. See "Adding Shortcuts" and
"Adding Widgets" for details.

Home Screen & App List

Most handset operations start in Home Screen or in app list.
In Home Screen, Drag Favorites Tray to top of Display for app
list and activate applications, change handset settings, etc.
(To change Home Screen, switch to another home screen app.)

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Navigation Bar

Tap, Drag, or Flick icons on Navigation Bar (Display bottom)
for the following functions/operations.

Name Description

1

/

(Back key)

1

(Home

key)

2

(Home

key)

2

(Recents key)

3

(Rotate

Horizontally

key)/

(Rotate
Vertically key)

4

(Keyboard
key)

5

(Menu

key)

Tap to return to previous screen. Appears

2

1

as

2

/

for onscreen keyboard;

Tap to close keyboard.

Tap to return to Home Screen. Flick up to
open a list of recently used applications
to activate or remove them from the list.
Drag right to activate a recently used
application.

Tap to return to Home Screen.

Tap to open a list of recently used
applications to activate or remove them
from the list.

Tap to switch current screen between

3

portrait/landscape orientation.

Tap to change keyboards.

Tap to show menu.

Portrait Orientation & Landscape
Orientation

appears in Navigation Bar when handset is rotated

horizontally. Tap to switch current screen to landscape

orientation. To switch screen to portrait orientation, rotate

handset vertically and Tap .

Enable Auto-rotate screen to allow current screen to

switch to landscape orientation when handset is rotated
sideways. See "Display Settings" and "Accessibility" for
details.

Wider Display Area

Hide Navigation Bar for wider Display. Flick bottom of Display
up for Navigation Bar when hidden.
See "Display Settings" and "Fingerprint Sensor Settings" for
details.

Handset Interface

1　Appears when Swipe up on Home button is enabled. See

"System Settings" for details.

2　Appears when Swipe up on Home button is disabled. See

"System Settings" for details.

3　Appears when Auto-rotate screen is disabled and

handset is rotated vertically/horizontally. See "Display

Settings" and "Accessibility" for details.

4　Appears when keyboard is open.
5　Appears for some applications.

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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.

Flick up

Recent apps window opens.

From application history at bottom of Multi-Window, Tap next
application

Tapped application opens at bottom of Multi-Window.

Multi-Window Operations

Switching between Applications

Flick up Tap application

・Activate application beforehand.

Exiting Multi-Window

Flick pane bar ( ) up/down

Tap icon of application to use in history

Split screen

Capturing Screenshots

Long Press Power Key and Volume Down Key at the same time
to capture a screenshot of the current screen.

Alternatively, Long Press Power Key then Tap Screenshot to

capture a screenshot.

・May be unavailable for some applications.
・

View captured screenshots in (Photos), etc.

・Alternatively, use Clip Now and slide your finger along the

edge of Display to capture a screenshot. See "Capturing

Screenshots (Clip Now)" for details.

Multi-Window opens, and selected application opens at

top of Display.

Changing Wallpaper

Touch & Hold open area of Home Screen

Wallpapers

Home screen / Lock screen / Home screen and lock

screen

Setting is complete.

・

Tap Home screen to set the image as Wallpaper for Home

Screen only.

・

Tap Lock screen to set the image as Wallpaper for lock

screen only.

・

Tap Home screen and lock screen to set the image as

Wallpaper for both Home Screen and lock screen.

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Handset Interface

Tap application ( Photos , etc.)

Select image

Wallpaper Change Operations

Using Lock Photo Shuffle

Change Wallpaper randomly each time lock screen appears.

Touch & Hold open area of Home Screen Wallpapers

Lock Photo Shuffle OFF ( ON )

Select folder to show with Lock Photo Shuffle ( )

・All images in selected folder appear randomly.
・

Tap at right of folder name to view images in folder.

Using SHSHOW

Touch & Hold open area of Home Screen Wallpapers

SHSHOWからダウンロード Follow onscreen

prompts

・Operations may vary depending on selected item. Follow

onscreen prompts.

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Adding Shortcuts

In app list, Touch & Hold application and Drag to "Add to home
screen"

Release finger at location to add shortcut

Adding Widgets

Add Album, Analog clock, etc. as follows.

Touch & Hold open area of Home Screen

Widgets

Shortcut is added.

・Drag to sheet visible at edge of Display to toggle sheets

and add. Drag to rightmost sheet to add one more sheet and
add.

Function Shortcuts

With some applications, Touch & Hold for shortcuts to
functions. Touch & Hold function shortcut then release
finger at location in Home Screen to add function shortcut.

Deleting Shortcuts

A list of widgets opens.

Touch & Hold widget

In Home Screen, Touch & Hold icon Drag to "Remove"

Adding Folders

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Drag to location to add widget

Widget is added.

・Drag to sheet visible at edge of Display to toggle sheets

and add. Drag to rightmost sheet to add one more sheet and
add.

Removing Widgets

In Home Screen, Touch & Hold widget Drag to "Remove"

Add folders to collect icons.

・Folders can also be created in Favorites Tray and app list.

In Home Screen, Touch & Hold icon to place in folder

Handset Interface

Drag to another icon to group with

Folder is added, and two icons are saved in the folder.

Folder Operations

Changing Folder Names

In Home Screen, Tap folder Tap area to enter folder

name at bottom of window Enter folder name

・Change folder names the same way in Favorites Tray and

app list.

Placing Icons in Folder

In Home Screen, Touch & Hold icon Drag to folder

・Place icons the same way in Favorites Tray and app list.

Moving Icons Out of Folder

In Home Screen, Tap folder Touch & Hold icon

Drag it out of folder

・Move icons the same way in Favorites Tray and app list.

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Deleting Folders

In Home Screen, Touch & Hold folder Drag to "Remove"

・Delete folders the same way in Favorites Tray and app

list.

・Applications in folder are also deleted.

Moving Icons/Widgets

Icons can also be rearranged in Favorites Tray and app list.

In Home Screen, Touch & Hold icon/widget

Making Home Screen Settings

Settable items are the following.

Item Description

Set whether to show dots with application
Notification
dots

Add
number on
notification
dots

Add icon to
Home screen

Allow Home
screen
rotation

icons for notifications.

See "Applications & Notifications" for

details.

Set whether to show number of

notifications with notification dots.

Set whether icon is added to Home Screen

after downloading new application.

Set whether to rotate Home Screen with

handset orientation automatically.

Drag to target location

Icon/widget is moved.

・To a folder: Drag icon to target folder.

Touch & Hold open area of Home Screen

Home settings

Set items

Settings are complete.

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Icons at Display Top (Status Bar)

Indicators (new message notification, handset status, etc.)
appear at the top of Display.

Status Bar Layout

Notifications, warnings, etc. appear here. (Notification

Indicators)

Handset status and other information appear here.

(Status Indicators)

Main Notification Indicators

Notification Indicators appear on the left.

・Notification Indicators do not appear in lock screen.

Handset Interface

Indicator Description

Glove Mode On

Call (Dialing/Arriving/in Progress)

Call on Hold

Missed Call

New Answer Phone Message

New Voicemail

New SMS/+Message

New Email

New Gmail™

Alarm Sounding/Snoozing/Upcoming Alarm

Calendar Event Notification

TV Viewing in Progress

Application Update Available

Application Installation Complete

Data Downloaded

Bluetooth® Data Reception Request

Mounting SD Card

Screenshot Captured

Screenshot Failed

More Notifications

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Main Status Indicators

Status Indicators appear on the right.

Indicator Description

Battery Strength

Charging

Battery Saver On

Signal Strength

No Signal (4G LTE/4G/3G)

4G LTE/4G Data in Use

3G Data in Use

Airplane Mode

Wi-Fi Connected

Bluetooth® Connected

Manner Mode (Vibe)

Manner Mode (Mute)

Wi-Fi Hotspot Tethering in Use

Do Not Disturb Set

Getting Location Information

NFC Ready

Answer Phone Set

Answer Phone Set (Message Recorded)

Alarm Set

NFC/Osaifu-Keitai® Lock Set

NFC/Osaifu-Keitai® Lock Set (SIM Card

2

only)

Hidden Statuses

Checking Notifications
(Notifications Window)

Open notifications and check handset status.

Opening Notifications Window

Drag Status Bar down

1

Notifications Window opens.

Closing Notifications Window

Drag Notifications Window up

・

Alternatively, Tap .

1　Corresponding indicator appears when handset is connected

to FDD-LTE (SoftBank 4G LTE) or AXGP (SoftBank 4G).
Between these Networks, handset connects to SoftBank 4G
whenever possible.

2　Appears when a SIM Card with NFC locked on another

mobile phone is then installed in handset.

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Notifications Window Layout

Notifications and active functions

Use corresponding functions.

Manage notifications.

Delete all notifications and close Notifications Window.

1　Usable functions depend on the notification. As an

example, dial or send an SMS to the phone number of a new
call.

1

Checking Notifications

Drag Status Bar down

Handset Interface

Notifications Window opens.

Deleting Notifications

Drag Status Bar down

Notifications Window Operations

Switching between Detailed & Simple Views for
Notifications in Notifications Window

In Notifications Window, Drag notification down/up with
two fingers at the same time, or Pinch/Spread

・Unavailable for some notifications.

Making Notification Settings

In Notifications Window, Drag notification left/right

Follow onscreen instructions

・Settable items depend on the notification.

Notifying Later

In Notifications Window, Drag notification left/right

・

To change notification time, Tap , then Snoozed for

1 hour , and select time.

・Unavailable for some notifications.

Notifications Window opens.

Flick notification left/right

Notification is deleted.

・Some notifications may not be deleted.

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Deleting All Notifications

Drag Status Bar down

Notifications Window opens.

CLEAR ALL

Checking Notifications (Quick
Settings Window)

Tap icons to toggle functions on/off, etc.

Opening Quick Settings Window

Drag Status Bar down

Notifications Window opens.

All notifications are deleted.

・Some notifications may not be deleted.

Drag Status Bar down

Quick Settings Window opens.

・Alternatively, to open Quick Settings Window, Drag Status

Bar down with two fingers with Notifications Window
closed.

Closing Quick Settings

Drag Quick Settings up

・

Alternatively, Tap .

Quick Settings Window Layout

Adjust Display brightness.

Toggle Wi-Fi on/off.

Toggle Bluetooth® function on/off.

Toggle Mobile Light on/off.

Toggle Location on/off.

Toggle RelaxView on/off.

Toggle Wi-Fi hotspot tethering on/off.

Toggle account sync on/off.

Show cast screen.

Toggle Dolby Atmos on/off.

Indicate position of Setting key sheet.

Toggle Manner mode (OFF / Vibe / Mute).

Toggle Airplane mode on/off.

Toggle Auto-rotate screen on/off.

Toggle VeilView on/off.

Toggle Battery Saver on/off.

Toggle Reader/Writer, P2P on/off.

Toggle Glove mode on/off.

Open Edit screen for Quick Settings Window.

Open Settings.

1

2

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Adding Setting Keys

In Quick Settings Window, Touch & Hold Setting

key below "Hold and drag to add tiles" Drag Setting

key to target location

Deleting Setting Keys

In Quick Settings Window, Touch & Hold Setting

key Drag to "Drag here to remove"

Handset Interface

Resetting Quick Settings Window

In Quick Settings Window, Reset

1　For details on Dolby Atmos, see "Sound Settings."
2　Flick Setting key area left/right to toggle sheets.

Customizing Quick Settings Window

Rearranging Setting Keys

In Quick Settings Window, Touch & Hold Setting

key Drag Setting key to rearrange it

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Capturing Screenshots (Clip Now)

Slide finger along the edge of Display to capture a screenshot.

Enabling Clip Now

In Home screen, (AQUOS Useful)

AQUOS Useful menu opens.

Capturing Screenshots

Capture screenshots for saving as files.

・Some screens may not be capturable.
・

View captured screenshots in (Photos), etc.

Touch upper left (upper right) corner of Display

Slide finger right/down (left/down) along edge of Display

Clip Now

Clip Now menu opens.

for "Clip Now" ( )

Screenshot is saved.

Clip Now is enabled.

・

Tap to disable Clip Now again ( ).

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Setting Clip Now

Set sliding gesture for capturing screenshots.

In Home screen, (AQUOS Useful) Clip Now

Clip Now menu opens.

Clip Now

Scrolling Screen Automatically
(ScrollAuto)

Scroll the screen up and down automatically.

Enabling ScrollAuto

In Home screen, (AQUOS Useful)

Handset Interface

AQUOS Useful menu opens.

Tap item

Setting is complete.

ScrollAuto

ScrollAuto menu opens.

ON/OFF ( )

Viewing Instructions for Clip Now

In Clip Now menu, Help

ScrollAuto is enabled.

・

Tap ON/OFF to toggle on ( )/off ( ).

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ScrollAuto Operations

Setting ScrollAuto to Applications

In ScrollAuto menu, Set Apps Tap application name

・

Tap application name to toggle on ( )/off ( ).

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Setting Whether to Show Status Bar Indicator
while Running Target Applications

In ScrollAuto menu, Notify in status bar

・

Tap Notify in status bar to toggle on ( )/off

( ).

Using ScrollAuto

The feature may not follow the setting with certain
applications.

Drag up slowly

appears.

・

When Display is Dragged down, appears instead.

Slide finger to and release

Screen scrolls automatically.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
・

To change scrolling speed, Tap or .

・Screen may not scroll depending on where you start

Dragging.

・Scroll stops when Display is Tapped or after five minutes.

ScrollAuto Usage Note

ScrollAuto does not work when Display is Flicked or
Dragged quickly.
ScrollAuto supports vertical scrolling only.

Phone

Placing/Answering Calls...................................................54

Optional Services..............................................................58

Handset Phone Number.................................................... 65

Making Phone Settings.....................................................66

Address Book.................................................................... 67

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Placing/Answering Calls

How to dial directly to make a call and answer a call, as well
as options when a call is arriving/during a call are described.

Support for VoLTE/VoLTE (HD+) and
HD Voice

Handset supports VoLTE/VoLTE (HD+) and HD Voice for
high-quality call sound. See "Using VoLTE/VoLTE (HD+)"
and "HD Voice" for details.

Placing Calls

In Home Screen, (Phone)

Phone opens.

Dialpad window opens.

Use onscreen dialpad to enter number

Handset dials number. Call begins when other party

answers.

To end call,

Call ends.

Emergency Calls

Emergency Location Report

Making emergency calls (110, 119 or 118) automatically
reports handset location to corresponding agency (police,
etc.). This system is referred to as Emergency Location
Report, and notifies location based on positioning from
base stations.

・Location Report does not incur registration/transmission

fees.

・Location/signal conditions affect positioning accuracy.

Always provide location and call purpose.

・Hiding Caller ID (using 184, etc.) cancels Location Report.

However, corresponding agency may obtain location
information in life threatening situations.

・Location Report is not sent for calls made while outside

Japan.

・Include area code for landline numbers.
・

To correct number, Tap to delete digit(s), then enter

correct number.

After Making an Emergency Call with Reject
Call Enabled

Reject call is disabled for about two hours to receive calls
from corresponding agency. To manually enable Reject call
again after making an emergency call:

In Home Screen, (Phone) Settings Call

blocking RESTORE PREVIOUS SETTINGS TO BLOCK

CALLS. YES

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Calling Emergency Number When
Handset Screen is Locked

In lock screen, Flick up Emergency Enter number

for emergency service

・Use if method for unlocking screen is setting other than

None or Swipe . See "Setting Screen to Unlock by

Tracing Pattern," "Requiring Lock No. (PIN) Entry for
Unlocking Screen," and "Setting Screen to Unlock with
Password" for details on screen lock methods.

Troubleshooting

Q. Call does not connect

A. Did you dial all digits for the number? Dial all digits

for numbers starting with a "0" area code, etc.

A. Is the signal weak? Change locations and call again.

Emergency Call Cautions

Answering Calls (Display Off)

Flick up when call is arriving

Phone

Call connects.

To end call,

Areas Where Usable

Emergency calls from handset can be made only in SoftBank
service areas.

Airplane Mode

Note that emergency calls cannot be made in Airplane
mode. Drag Status Bar down and cancel it.

Phone Window Layout

Call ends.

Missed Calls

For unanswered calls, notification appears in lock screen.

Search field.

Search contacts. Tap to voice search.

Show favorites.

Show dialpad.

Open menu.

Show contacts.

Show call history.

Notification

・Tap notification twice to check missed call records and

call back as needed.

・

When screen is unlocked, appears on Status Bar.

Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window, then

Tap notification. When CALL BACK / MESSAGE appear

below notification, Tap to call back or send SMS.

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Arriving Call/Answer Phone Operations

Answering with Answer Phone

As call is arriving, Flick up Absence Memo

・

When screen is unlocked, Incoming call Flick

up Absence Memo .

Playing Back Answer Phone Messages

In lock screen, Tap notification twice Tap message

・When screen is unlocked, Drag Status Bar down for

Notifications Window, then Tap notification Tap

message.

・

To stop playback, Tap Pause .

Editing Subjects of Answer Phone Messages

In Home Screen, (Phone) Settings

Calls Answer phone Answer phone list

Touch & Hold message Edit Subject Enter subject

name OK

Answering Calls (Display On)

When call is arriving, ANSWER

Call connects.

To end call,

Copying Answer Phone Messages to Internal
Storage/SD Card

In Home Screen, (Phone) Settings

Calls Answer phone Answer phone list

Touch & Hold message Export AQUOS R3 / SD

card Select where message is saved SELECT

OK

Rejecting Arriving Calls

As call is arriving, Flick down

・

When screen is unlocked, Tap DECLINE .

Not Answering Call and Sending SMS

As call is arriving, Flick up Tap message to send

・

When screen is unlocked, Incoming call Flick

up Tap message to send.

・

Tap Write your own... to create and send message.

Forwarding Arriving Calls

Call ends.

As call is arriving, Flick up Forwarding

・

When screen is unlocked, Incoming call Flick

up Forwarding .

・Set a phone number to forward calls to beforehand. See

"Call Forwarding" for details.

Stopping Ringtone and Vibration

As call is arriving, Volume Up/Volume Down Key

Call Window Layout/In-Call Operation

Other party photo

Other party name/number

HD Voice ( )/HD+ Voice ( ) call in progress

Mute own voice.

Show dialpad.

Add call.

End call.

Call time.

Use Speakerphone.

Place call on hold.

Open menu.

Editing Subjects of Voice Memos

In Home Screen, (Phone) Settings

Calls Answer phone Voice Memo List

Touch & Hold message Edit Subject Enter subject

name OK

Copying Voice Memos to Internal Storage/SD
Card

In Home Screen, (Phone) Settings

Calls Answer phone Voice Memo List

Touch & Hold message Export AQUOS R3 / SD

card Select where message is saved SELECT

OK

Troubleshooting

Q. Difficulty with call

A. It may be difficult to make a call in a location with

noise.

A. Check the call volume when using Speakerphone. It may

be difficult to make a call with a raised call volume.

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Phone

In-Call/Voice Memo Operations

Adjusting Call Volume

During call, Volume Up/Down Key

Setting Whether to Use Noise Suppression

Enable Noise suppression for clearer other-party voice.

During call, Menu Clear talk

・

Tap Clear talk to toggle on ( )/off ( ).

Setting Whether to Use Slow Talk

Enable Slow talk for slower other-party voice.

During call, Menu Slow talk

・

Tap Slow talk to toggle on ( )/off ( ).

Recording Call (Voice Memo)

During call, Menu Voice Memo

・

To end recording, Tap Stop .

Q. The other party cannot hear me

A. Are you covering Mic/Recorder Mic on the bottom

surface of handset with your finger, etc.? Make sure
not to cover Mic/Recorder Mic.

A. Have you muted handset? The other party cannot hear

you if handset is muted.

Q. Sound experiences popping during a call

A. Are you moving location during a call? Popping may

occur when switching areas for a better signal. This is
not a malfunction.

Playing Back Voice Memos

In Home Screen, (Phone) Settings

Calls Answer phone Voice Memo List Tap

Voice Memo

・

To stop playback, Tap Pause .

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Using VoLTE/VoLTE (HD+)

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is a system enabling voice calls over
LTE networks. Compared to voice calls over conventional 3G
connections, high-sound quality calls and reduced time until
ringtones sound are possible. VoLTE (HD+) provides a clearer
and more natural quality call than conventional VoLTE.

・VoLTE/VoLTE (HD+) are available when the counterpart

model is respectively a VoLTE- or VoLTE (HD+)-compatible
model from SoftBank/Y!mobile. In addition, it is necessary
for both handset and the counterpart model to be within
the SoftBank 4G LTE (FDD LTE) service area, with "4G
(recommended)" and "Enhanced 4G Mode" enabled.

・See "Service web page (https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/

service/global/overseas/volte/)" (Japanese) for information

on countries and regions where VoLTE international roaming
is supported.

Disabling VoLTE/VoLTE (HD+)

In Home Screen, (Settings) Network & internet

Mobile network Advanced Enhanced 4G

Mode ( )

・

Tap Enhanced 4G Mode to toggle on ( )/off

( ).

Optional Services

Use these optional services for voice calls:

Optional Services

The following optional services are available.

Service Description

Call
Forwarding

Voicemail

Call Waiting

Group Calling1Merge multiple calls.

Notify Caller
ID

Call Barring

1　Requires separate subscription.

Divert all/unanswered calls to a preset

number.

Divert all/unanswered calls to Voicemail

Center; access messages via handset/

touchtone phones.

1

Answer calls during a call.

Send or hide your number when placing

calls.

Restrict incoming/outgoing calls by

conditions.

VoLTE/VoLTE (HD+) Cautions

VoLTE/VoLTE (HD+) use 4G network service, and are
unavailable when 4G network service is disabled on
handset. If VoLTE/VoLTE (HD+) are unavailable, follow
the steps below to check whether 4G network service is

enabled ( ).

In Home Screen, (Settings) Network & internet

Mobile network Advanced Preferred

network type

・

If disabled ( ), Tap 4G (recommended) to enable it

( ).

HD Voice

HD Voice supports a wide range of audio tones for clearer,
more natural-quality voice calls.

・Available when the counterpart model is an HD Voice-

compatible model from SoftBank/Y!mobile.

・HD Voice is compatible with VoLTE and 3G network. Use HD

Voice with VoLTE for voice calls of even higher quality.

Call Forwarding

In Home Screen, (Phone)

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Voice Mail / Call Forwarding Call Forwarding ON

Phone

Phone opens.

Settings Calls

Call service settings

Ring Time Tap the ring time

Telephone Number of Forwarding Destination Tap

the phone number input area Enter the forwarding

destination phone number REGISTER

Call service settings open.

Voice Mail / Call Forwarding

Voice Mail/Call Forwarding opens.

CONFIRM

Call Forwarding is set.

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Canceling Call Forwarding

In Voice Mail/Call Forwarding screen, tap Voice Mail/Call

Forwarding All OFF CONFIRM

Voicemail

In Home Screen, (Phone)

Phone opens.

Settings Calls

Call service settings

Call service settings open.

Voice Mail / Call Forwarding

Voice Mail/Call Forwarding opens.

Canceling Voicemail

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Voice Mail / Call Forwarding Voice Mail ON

Ring Time Tap the ring time

In Voice Mail/Call Forwarding screen, tap Voice Mail /

Call Forwarding All OFF CONFIRM

Phone

CONFIRM

Voicemail is set.

Voicemail

Voicemail and Answer Phone

Voicemail and Answer Phone differ mainly in the following
ways.

・Voicemail: Messages are held at the Voicemail Center.

Messages are held even when handset is not turned on
or outside a service area. Message playback is subject to
your subscription call charges.

・Answer Phone: Messages are held on handset. Use Answer

Phone only when handset is turned on or within a service
area.

When New Message is Recorded

appears on Status Bar. To play message, Tap

Voicemail in Notifications Window, then follow voice

guidance.

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Call Waiting

Requires separate subscription.

In Home Screen, (Phone)

Phone opens.

Settings Calls

for "Call waiting" ( )

Call Waiting is set.

When Call Arrives during Another Call

A tone sounds; Flick up to begin call.

Canceling Call Waiting

for "Call waiting" ( ) in all service settings

screen

Call service settings

Call service settings appear.

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Group Calling

Requires separate subscription.

During a call, Add call

Phone opens.

Enter number

Notify Caller ID

In Home Screen, (Phone)

Phone

Phone opens.

Settings Calls

Call is added.

・

Alternatively, in Phone, Tap for contact to add.

When call connects, Merge

Group Calling starts.

Additional settings

Additional settings appear.

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Call Barring

Caller ID Network default / Hide number / Show

number

Caller ID is set.

・

Set to Network default to notify number.

Restrict outgoing/incoming calls and SMS messages.

・When attempting to place/send a call/SMS while calling is

restricted, a message appears. Message may take time to
appear in some areas.

Restriction Description

- Barring of All Outgoing Calls

Restrict all outgoing calls.

- Barring of All Outgoing International

Calls

Restrict international calls; while outside

Japan, calls within current country are
Outgoing Call
Barring

Incoming Call
Barring

allowed.

- Barring of All Outgoing International

Calls except Japan

Restrict international calls; while outside

Japan, calls within current country and to

Japan are allowed.

- Stop Barring of Outgoing calls

Cancel all outgoing call restrictions.

- Barring of All Incoming Calls

Restrict all incoming calls.

- Barring of All Incoming International

Calls

Reject calls while outside Japan.

- Stop Barring of Incoming Call

Cancel all incoming call restrictions.

In Home Screen, (Phone)

Phone opens.

Settings Calls

Call service settings

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Handset Phone Number

Checking Your Phone Number

In Home Screen, (Settings)

Call service settings opens.

Outgoing Call Barring / Incoming Call Barring

Follow onscreen prompts

Restriction is set.

Call Barring Operations

Phone

Settings appear.

・Handset number is shown below "Phone number."

Setting Call Barring

In Call service settings, Outgoing Call Barring /

Incoming Call Barring Tap barring method

Canceling All Outgoing Call Restrictions

In Call service settings, Outgoing Call Barring Stop

Barring of Outgoing Call

Canceling All Incoming Call Restrictions

In Call service settings, Incoming Call Barring Stop

Barring of Incoming Call

Troubleshooting

Q. Calling is not barred

A. Are you using Call Forwarding or Voicemail? Calling

may not be barred even if Barring of All Outgoing Calls
and Barring of All Incoming Calls are set.

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Making Phone Settings

Making Phone Settings

Check phone information and make settings. Settable items
are the following.

Item Description

- Sort by

Change the sort order of callers/callees in
Display
options

Sounds and
vibration

Quick
responses

Calls

Call blocking Set numbers to block calls from.

Voicemail

About

Call History.

- Name format

Change how caller/callee names are

displayed in Call History.

- Phone ringtone

Set Phone ringtone.

- Also vibrate for calls

Enable vibration when calls arrive.

- Keypad tones

Enable confirmation tones when Tapping

dialpad.

Edit an SMS message for when unable to

answer a call.

- Additional settings

Set caller IDs.

- Answer phone

Set Answer phone.

- SoftBank call settings

Set international calling and call barring.

- Call service settings

Set rules for incoming and outgoing

calls, Voice Mail, Call Forwarding and Call

Waiting.

- Notifications

Make notification settings.

- Advanced Settings

Check Voicemail settings.

Check build version, open source license,

privacy policy, and terms of service.

Settings

Phone settings open.

Set each item

Setting is complete.

Phone Setting Operations

Setting Ringtone

In Phone settings, Sounds and vibration Phone

ringtone Tap ringtone OK

Setting Whether Handset Vibrates for Incoming
Calls

In Phone settings, Sounds and vibration Also

vibrate for calls

・

Tap Also vibrate for calls to toggle on ( ) / off

( ).

Setting Whether Dialpad Tones Sound

In Phone settings, Sounds and vibration Keypad

tones

・

Tap Keypad tones to toggle on ( ) / off ( ).

In Home Screen, (Phone)

Phone opens.

Editing SMS Message to Send to Caller when
Unable to Answer

In Phone settings, Quick responses Tap message to

edit Enter message OK

Checking Storage Available and Recordable
Number of Answer Phone Messages and Voice
Memos

In Phone settings, Calls Answer phone Current

storage status

Setting/Canceling Answer Phone

In Phone settings, Calls Answer phone Answer

phone Mannermode / ON / OFF

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Address Book

Save phone numbers and mail addresses as well as birthdays,
nicknames, etc.
Set ringtones for each contact as needed.

Checking Answering Message for Answer Phone

In Phone settings, Calls Answer phone

Answering message confirm Touch & Hold "Answering

message content" Play

Setting Answering Time for Answer Phone

In Call settings, Calls Answer phone Answer

time setting Select time SET

・If arriving calls are disconnected before answer time that

is set for Answer phone passes, disable Call Forwarding
or Voicemail. See "Call Forwarding" and "Voicemail" for
details on Call Forwarding or Voicemail.

Barring Calls from Specified Numbers

In Call settings, Calls SoftBank call settings

Reject call Specified numbers ADD A NUMBER

Enter the number BLOCK

Rejecting Calls from Unnotified Numbers

Address Book Caution

Contacts may be altered/lost if handset is left uncharged
or due to accidents, malfunctions, repairs, handset
upgrade/replacement, mishandling, etc. Back up important
contacts and other data regularly. SoftBank Corp. is not
liable for any damages resulting from loss/alteration of
contacts.

Adding New Contacts

In Home Screen, Drag Favorites Tray to top of Display

Phone

In Call settings, Calls SoftBank call settings

Reject call Number not sent ( )

(Address Book)

Address Book opens.

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Window for saving new contact opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Set/enter each item SAVE

Syncing with Contacts on Server

Sync handset Address Book with Google contacts on server.
Also sign in to a Google Account before syncing with a
non-Google Account.

In Home Screen, (Settings) Accounts Tap

account to sync Account sync Contacts (

)

Contact is saved.

Operations when Saving Contacts

Showing Other Savable Items

In window for creating new contact, More fields

・Save residential address, chat, memos, etc.

Setting (Labels) Groups

In window for creating new contact, More fields

Label Tap label ( )

・Log in to your Google account beforehand.
・

To add a new label, Label Create new... Enter

name of label OK

Saving Type of Phone Number, Etc.

In window for creating new contact, Tap type to

save

・

For Custom, enter type name OK .

Deleting Entered Phone Number, Etc.

In window for creating new contact, for item

Dialing from Contacts

In Home Screen, (Phone)

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Tap number

Phone opens.

Contacts appear.

・Alternatively, to open Contacts in Home Screen, Drag

Favorites Tray to top of Display (Address Book).

Handset dials number. Call begins when other party

answers.

Phone

Tap contact

Contact opens.

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Messaging

Sending Messages (＋メッセージ (+Message))................ 72

Using Gmail....................................................................... 73

Using Email........................................................................76

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Sending Messages (＋メッセージ
(+Message))

Sending New Messages

In Home Screen, (＋メッセージ)

Tap recipient

Message window opens.

・To send to a number/mail address not saved in contacts, tap

destination entry field at the top of the display Enter

number/mail address Tap Add and write a message.

Tap message entry field

New message

Enter message

Message is sent.

Using Gmail

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Use Gmail (Google's webmail service) as well as your work/
personal email.

Setting an Account

Set up a Google Account or an email account to use Gmail.

When activating (Gmail) for the first time, account setup

menu appears; complete setup.

・Account setup menu does not appear if you are already

signed in to a Google Account.

・To use your existing account, information such as username

(user ID), password, and server name is required.

In Home Screen, (Google) (Gmail)

Follow onscreen prompts

Account setup is complete.

Messaging

Account setup menu opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Add an email address

Tap account type

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Creating/Sending Gmail

In Home Screen, (Google)

(Gmail)

Operations when Creating Message

Adding Cc/Bcc Recipients

In message composition window, in Recipient field

Enter recipient

Attaching Files

In message composition window, Attach file

Select where file is saved Select file

・

To attach files saved in Google Drive, select Insert from

Drive .

Selecting Recipients from Address Book

In message composition window, Add from

Contacts Select recipient

Setting Confidential Mode

In message composition window, Confidential

mode Set each item SAVE

Message list opens.

Message composition window opens.

Enter recipient, subject and text

Saving Current Message as Draft

While creating message, Save draft

Discarding Current Message

In message composition window, Discard

Discard

Opening New Gmail

When message arrives, new message notification appears in
lock screen.

In lock screen, Tap new message notification twice

Message is sent.

Message window opens.

・For two or more new messages, message list opens; Tap one.
・

When screen is unlocked, or appears on Status Bar.

Drag Status Bar down, then Tap notification.

Opening Gmail

In Home Screen, (Google)

(Gmail)

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Forwarding Messages

In message window, for message to forward

Forward Create message

・Alternatively, at bottom of message window, Tap

Forward .

Resetting Messages as Unread

In message window,

・Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message to

reset as unread ( ) .

Deleting Messages

Messaging

In message window,

・Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message to

delete ( ) .

Archiving Messages

Message list opens.

Tap message

Message window opens.

In message window,

・Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message to

archive ( ) .

Syncing Accounts Manually

In message list, Drag down

・Sync sent and received messages manually at any time

regardless of the automatic sync settings.

Operations when Opening Messages

Replying to Messages

In message window, for message to reply to

Create message

・

To reply to all, for message to reply to Reply all .

・

Alternatively, at bottom of message window, Tap Reply

/ Reply all .

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Using Email

Send/receive email using (Email), an email-only

application.

Setting an Account

Set up an email account to use email.

When activating (Email) for the first time, account setup

menu appears; complete setup.

・Information such as username (ID), password, and server

name is required.

In Home Screen, Drag Favorites Tray to top of Display

(Tools) (Email)

Creating/Sending Email

In Home Screen, Drag Favorites Tray to top of Display

(Tools) (Email)

Message list opens.

Account setup menu opens at first activation.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Follow onscreen prompts to set up account

Account setup is complete.

Message composition window opens.

Enter recipient, subject and text

Message is sent.

Operations when Creating Message

Adding Cc/Bcc Recipients

In message composition window, in Recipient field

Enter recipient

Attaching Files

In message composition window, Attach file

Select where file is saved Select file

Saving Current Message as Draft

While creating message, Save draft

Discarding Current Message

In message composition window, Discard

DISCARD

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Opening Email

In Home Screen, Drag Favorites Tray to top of Display

(Tools) (Email)

Adding Quick Response Text

In message composition window, Insert quick

response Select text

Opening New Email

When message arrives, new message notification appears in
lock screen.

In lock screen, Tap new message notification twice

Message list opens.

Tap message

Message window opens.

Operations when Opening Messages

Replying to Messages

In message window, Create message

・

To reply to all, Reply all .

Messaging

Message window opens.

・For two or more new messages, message list opens; Tap one.
・

When screen is unlocked, appears on Status Bar. Drag

Status Bar down, then Tap notification.

Forwarding Messages

In message window, Forward Create message

Resetting Messages as Unread

In message window,

・Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message to

reset as unread ( ) .

Deleting Messages

In message window, OK

・Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message to

delete ( ) OK .

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Syncing Accounts Manually

In message list, Drag down

・Sync sent and received messages manually at any time

regardless of the automatic sync settings.

Internet

Using the Internet (Chrome)............................................80

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Using the Internet (Chrome)

Use Chrome simply by entering words to search for or URLs.

TLS

TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a protocol for encrypting
sent/received data. While in a screen connected by
TLS, data is encrypted to safely send/receive private
information, credit card numbers, corporate secrets,
etc., and provide protection against online threats
(eavesdropping, falsification, impersonation, etc.).

TLS Caution

When opening a secured page, users must decide as their
responsibility whether or not to open the page with use
of TLS. SoftBank Corp. and the Certification Authorities
Symantec Website Security G.K. and Cybertrust make no
guarantees whatsoever to users regarding security of TLS.

Using Chrome

Enter search string or URL

Search results appear or a Website opens.

Chrome Operations

Opening New Tabs

Open multiple Websites in different tabs to switch
between them easily.

In Chrome, New tab

・

To switch tabs, Tap and then target tab.

・

Number in changes with number of tabs.

In Home Screen, (Chrome)

Chrome activates.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Tap Text entry field

Opening Recent Tabs

In Chrome, Recent tabs Tap tab

Viewing Websites without Leaving Browsing
History, Cookies, Etc.

In Chrome, New incognito tab Follow onscreen

prompts

Closing Tabs

In Chrome, for tab

・Alternatively, Flick tab left/right to close.
・

Number in changes with number of tabs.

Searching within Website

In Chrome, Find in page Enter search text

Search results are highlighted.

Saving (Downloading) Images

In Chrome, Touch & Hold image Download image

Follow onscreen prompts

・

appears on Status Bar when image is saved

(downloaded). To open the image, Tap download complete
notification in Notifications Window.

・

Open saved (downloaded) image from (Contents

Manager), (Photos), etc.

Opening Saved (Downloaded) Image, Etc.

In Home Screen, Drag Favorites Tray to top of Display

(Contents Manager) Tap image, etc.

・

When menu appears, Tap Downloads .

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Adding Bookmarks

In Home Screen, (Chrome)

Chrome activates.

Internet

Show Website to add

( )

Current Website is added to Bookmarks.

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Bookmark Operations

Editing Bookmarks

In Chrome, Bookmarks for bookmark to

edit Edit Edit each item

Moving Bookmarks

In Chrome, Bookmarks for bookmark to

move Move Select location

・SoftBank folder and bookmarks in SoftBank folder cannot

be moved.

Deleting Bookmarks

In Chrome, Bookmarks for bookmark to

delete Delete

Checking Browsing History

In Home Screen, (Chrome)

Chrome activates.

History

History window opens.

Tap record

Website opens.

Setting Chrome

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Make Chrome settings. Settable items are the following.

Item Description

Sign in to
Chrome

Search engine Select a search engine.

Passwords

Payment
methods

Addresses and
more

Google
Assistant in
Chrome

Notifications Make notification settings.

Privacy

Accessibility Set text size, etc.

Site settings

Languages Make language settings.

Data Saver

Downloads

About Chrome

Sign in to your Google Account and make
settings for bookmarks, history, etc. View
account information.

Enable or disable the saving of user
names and passwords by websites,
confirm/delete websites that have saved
passwords, etc.

Enable or disable automatic entry of
payment information in forms, and edit
credit card information.

Enable or disable automatic entry of
information such as addresses, phone
numbers and mail addresses in forms, and
edit addresses and other information.

Enable or disable purchasing procedures
using Google Assistant.

Set whether to show suggestions for an
access error, whether usage and error
reports are sent, etc.

Set whether to allow cookies, enable
JavaScript, etc.

Set whether to economize data usage
by compressing Websites before reading
them.

Set save destination, etc. for downloaded
data.

View version information, etc. about
Chrome.

Settings Set items

Settings are complete.

・For some items, additional settings may appear when

Tapping the item.

Internet

In Home Screen, (Chrome)

Chrome activates.

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Camera

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Capturing Photos/Videos

Photos and videos taken with handset are saved to handset
(internal storage).
To save them on SD Card, insert SD Card before using Camera,
then change save location as follows.

In Home Screen, (Camera) COMMON Save

To SD card

Camera Cautions

General Use

Mind etiquette when using Camera.
Test Camera before shooting special moments.
Do not use Camera in places where shooting is prohibited.
Shot images may not be used/transferred without
copyright holder (photographer) permission, except for
personal use.

If Lens Becomes Dirty

Fingerprints/smudges on lens prevent capturing of clear
images. Wipe lens with a soft cloth beforehand.

Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight

Drag shooting mode at bottom to right and select Picture

Photo Viewfinder (Back Camera) appears.

Point handset camera (standard back camera) at subject.

Be careful not to expose lens to direct sunlight for long
periods. May discolor color filter and affect color of
images.

Mobile Light Warning

Do not turn on Mobile Light close to eyes, look directly at
Mobile Light when on, or shine Mobile Light in eyes; may
affect eyesight or cause other problems.

Capturing Photos

In Home Screen, (Camera)

・Drag up/down to adjust brightness.
・Pinch/Spread to zoom out/in. Also drag the adjustment bar

shown during Pinch/Spread left or right to zoom out/in.

・Tap subject for focus lock. To cancel, Tap area outside the

focus mark.

/ Volume Up/Down Key

Shutter clicks and photo is saved.

・If focus is locked, alternatively, Tap the focus mark to

capture photo.

・

To capture continuously, Touch & Hold or Press Volume

Up/Down Key for 1+ seconds.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

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Troubleshooting

Q. Camera exits suddenly

A. Continuing to use Camera while handset is warm causes

warning to appear, after which Camera saves captured
image data and exits.

A. Camera exits automatically after a period of inactivity.

A. The camera automatically shuts down when the battery

level is very low. To use the camera, charge it fully
beforehand.

Q. Images are dark/grainy

A. Is there a strong light near the subject, or a strong

light source in the screen? Avoid letting a strong light
source (the sun, light, etc.) in the screen. Leaving
handset in a warm place for a long time or where
Camera is in direct sunlight for a long time may affect
image quality.

Q. Images captured with Mobile Light appear whitish

A. A finger or cover near the lens can reflect light from

Mobile Light and cause captured images to appear
whitish.

Photo Viewfinder (Back Camera) Layout

Recognition icon

Subject recognized by AI (person ( ), dog ( ), cat

( ), cuisine ( ), flowers ( ), evening view ( ),

fireworks ( ), B&W ( )).

Capture photo.

Shooting menu

Change shooting scene.

Google Lens™

Use Google Lens to copy text captured with the camera
and to search for products.

Front/Back Camera switch

Switch between Front Camera and Back Camera.

Mobile Light

Change Mobile Light setting.

Settings

Access various Camera settings.

HDR indicator

Appears when HDR function activates for capture.

Photos/thumbnail

Open Photos, or view immediately captured photo/video.

Shooting mode

Drag left/right to change shooting modes ( Video /

Picture / Slow Video / Time Laps ).

1

2

Camera

1　Appears during AI Auto .

2　Appears when Auto HDR is enabled.

・Indicators shown in Viewfinder and available functions/

settings vary depending on Camera type and shooting mode/
scene.

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Photo Viewfinder (Front Camera)
Layout

Selfie Flash

Enable this to emit light from the entire screen instead
of the flash and take selfies at night so that people are
brightly lit.

Adjustment bar

Set manually.

Bokeh background soft focusing

AQUOS beauty

Set whether to use AQUOS beauty function.

AQUOS beauty setting icon

Adjust skin tone, diminutive features, color, brightness,
and large eyes.

Reset icon

Reset manual adjustments.

1

2

2

3

Recording Videos

In Home Screen, (Camera)

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Drag shooting mode at bottom to right and select Video

Video Viewfinder appears.

1　Appears after Tapping Bokeh icon or AQUOS beauty setting

icon.
2　Appears when Flicking right edge of Display to the left.
3　Appears when AQUOS beauty function is enabled.

・Indicators shown in Viewfinder and available functions/

settings vary depending on Camera type and shooting mode/
scene.

・

Drag shooting mode at bottom to left and select Slow

Video to capture video with smoother motion than normal.

・

Drag shooting mode at bottom to left and select Time

Laps to capture video where passage of time is sped up for

a compressed-time video.

Aim Back Camera at subject

・Drag up/down to adjust brightness.
・Pinch/Spread to zoom out/in. Also drag the adjustment bar

shown during Pinch/Spread left or right to zoom out/in.

・

Tapping switches to the standard back camera and the

shot is taken with the normal field of view ( displayed).

Tapping switches to the video-only back camera and a

wide-angle shot is taken ( displayed).

・When the standard back camera is used, tapping the subject

locks the focus. To cancel, Tap area outside the focus mark.

Video Viewfinder Layout

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Video recording starts (window while capturing).

・

When using the video-only back camera, tap or press

the Volume Up/Down key to capture a still image. If AI Live

Shutter ( displayed) is enabled during video shooting,

the AI identifies smiling faces or the faces of dogs/cats,
decides on the best image composition and automatically
takes the shot.

・

Enabling AI Live Story ( displayed) creates a short

movie separately from the recorded video. See "AIライブ

ストーリーが作成したショートムービーを再生する (http://
help.mb.softbank.jp/aquos-r3/04-06-08.html)" (Japanese)

for details.

Tone sounds and video is saved.

Troubleshooting

Q. Camera exits suddenly

A. Continuing to use Camera while handset is warm causes

warning to appear, after which Camera saves captured
image data and exits.

A. Camera exits automatically after a period of inactivity.

A. The camera automatically shuts down when the battery

level is very low. To use the camera, charge it fully
beforehand.

Q. Images are dark/grainy

A. Is there a strong light near the subject, or a strong

light source in the screen? Avoid letting a strong light
source (the sun, light, etc.) in the screen. Leaving
handset in a warm place for a long time or where
Camera is in direct sunlight for a long time may affect
image quality.

Q. Images captured with Mobile Light appear whitish

A. A finger or cover near the lens can reflect light from

Mobile Light and cause captured images to appear
whitish.

Mobile Light

Change Mobile Light setting.

Front/Back Camera switch

Switch between Front Camera and Back Camera.

Camera switch

Switch the angle of view (standard/wide-angle).

Tapping switches to the standard back camera and

the shot is taken with the normal field of view (

displayed). Tapping switches to the video-only back

camera and a wide-angle shot is taken ( displayed).

AI Live Shutter

1

If AI Live Shutter ( displayed) is enabled during

video shooting, the AI recognizes people, dogs or cats,
etc., decides the image composition and automatically
takes the shot.

AI Live Story

1

If AI Live Story is enabled ( displayed) when a

given length of video is recorded, the AI automatically
identifies attractive scenes and adds effects or BGM,
etc., to create a short movie.

Shooting menu

Change shooting scene.

Settings

Access various Camera settings.

Adjustment bar

2

Change settings manually.

Wind noise reduction

3

Enable or disable wind noise reduction.

Lens correction

1, 3

Adjust the level of correction for distortion.

Capture video.

Photos/thumbnail

4

Open Photos, or view immediately captured photo/video.

Shooting mode

Drag up/down to change shooting modes ( Video /

Picture / Slow Video / Time Laps ).

1　Switchable when using the video-only back camera (

displayed).
2　Displayed by tapping the lens correction icon.
3　Flick the top of the screen down to display the icon.
4　If the AI creates a short movie while AI Live Story is

enabled ( displayed), the icon appears. Tap the icon

to open the Short Movie playback screen.

・Indicators shown in Viewfinder and available functions/

settings vary depending on Camera type and shooting mode/
scene.

Camera

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Video Viewfinder Layout While
Capturing

This explanation uses the screen shown during video-only back

camera shooting ( displayed) as an example.

Captured still image

Displayed when a still image is captured during video
shooting. When AI Live Shutter automatically shoots a

photo1, appears at the top of the thumbnail.

Shooting time

Battery level

Confirm short movie creation

Displayed flashing when the creation of a short movie is
confirmed.

Stop capturing.

Photo capture

2

1　Operates when AI Live Shutter is enabled ( displayed).

2　Operates when AI Live Story is enabled ( displayed).

・Indicators shown in Viewfinder and available functions/

settings vary depending on Camera type and shooting mode/
scene.

Music & Images

Listening to Music (Play Music)...................................... 92

Viewing & Managing Photos/Videos (Photos)................ 94

92

Listening to Music (Play Music)

Play Music

Playing High-Resolution Audio

Handset supports high-resolution audio playback.
Handset also supports Qualcomm® aptX™ HD audio and
Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive Audio.

File Formats

Supported file formats:

・3GPP, MPEG-4, ADTS raw AAC, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, XMF,

RTTTL/RTX, OTA, iMelody, OGG Vorbis, WAVE

Playing Music

ARTISTS / ALBUMS / SONGS / GENRES

Tap item Tap song

In Home Screen, (Google) (Play Music)

Listen Now opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Music library

Song plays.

・

For SONGS (in ), Tap song directly.

・Depending on category, after Tapping an item, Tap another

item (e.g., album name).

Opening Music Playback Screen

While playing song, Drag playback bar at Display bottom up

Music library opens.

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Music Playback Screen Layout

Song image

Toggle repeat all songs, repeat current song, normal

playback.

Drag slider to adjust playback position.

Song rating

Play previous song/play current song from beginning.

Song image/return to music list.

Song title/artist

Show playback queue (list of songs to be played).

Add to playlist, go to artist, etc.

Toggle shuffle playback on/off.

Play next song.

Song rating

Pause/play.

Creating Playlists

In Home Screen, (Google) (Play Music)

Listen Now opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Music library for item/song to add to

playlist Add to playlist

Music & Images

NEW PLAYLIST

Enter name and description CREATE PLAYLIST

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Playlist is created.

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Adding Currently Playing Song to a
Playlist

In Music Playback screen, Add to playlist Tap

playlist name

Song is added to playlist.

Viewing & Managing Photos/
Videos (Photos)

View photos/videos stored in internal storage, on SD Card and
in Google online storage. This explanation is for users already
logged in to a Google account.

Playing Videos Compatible with Dolby
Vision™

Once a video compatible with Dolby Vision plays, the view
mode setting appears in Notifications Window. Select a
view mode.

Notes on Using Fonts

If no photos or videos are saved on Handset or SD Card,

operations such as Match with movie in file view window

may be unavailable. In file view window, use Save to

device to save files to Handset.

Viewing Photos/Videos

View captured/downloaded photos and videos.

Image File format

Photo JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WebP, HEIF

Video 3GPP, MPEG-4, MPEG-TS, WebM, Matroska

In Home Screen, (Photos)

Photo screen opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

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Tap photo/video

Photo/video is displayed/played (file view window)

Icons in Photo screen

Icons shown below appear according to shooting mode,
settings, etc. used.

・

appears showing number of photos when 2 or more

photos are taken while shooting video. Tap a photo in

Photo screen and then tap Match with movie in file

view window to play video or photo.

・

appears for video shot in Slow Video mode. See

"スロービデオモードで撮った動画を再生する (http://

help.mb.softbank.jp/aquos-r3/04-06-07-02.html)"

(Japanese) for details on how to play videos.

・

appears on photos with composition that was

automatically corrected using Intelligent Framing.
Tapping photo displays original photo (photographed
image) and recommended image (with corrected
composition) at bottom of screen. Flick left or right
in thumbnail section at bottom of screen to switch

between original image and recommended image.

may sometimes not appear immediately after Handset
startup. In this event, wait a few moments and then re­open photo.

Creating an Album, Shared Album, Movie,
Animation or Collage

In Photo screen, Album / Shared album /

Movie / Animation / Collage Follow onscreen

prompts

Checking Photo or Video Details

In file view window, Info

・

If does not appear, tap screen to make it appear.

Using Slideshows

In file view window, Slideshow

・To stop slideshow, tap image.
・

If does not appear, tap screen to make it appear.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Saving Photos/Videos on Handset

In file view window, Save to device Follow

onscreen prompts

・

If does not appear, tap screen to make it appear.

Adding Photos/Videos to Albums

In file view window, Add to album Follow

onscreen prompts

・

If does not appear, tap screen to make it appear.

Deleting Photos/Videos from Handset

In file view window, Delete from device

Follow onscreen prompts

・Backup data in Google online storage is not deleted.

Music & Images

Photo/Video Viewing Operations

Selecting Multiple Files

In Photo screen, Select Tap target photo/

video ( )

・

Tap photo/video to toggle selected ( )/unselected

( ).

・

Touch & Hold a photo/video ( ) tap another photo/

video to be selected to also select multiple files.

Changing Photo Screen Layout

In Photo screen, Layout Comfortable view

/ Day view / Month view

・Layout can also be changed by using Pinch/Spread in

Photo screen.

Archiving Photos/Videos

In file view window, Move to Archive Follow

onscreen prompts

・

If Move to Archive is used in Photo screen,

archived photo/videos can be checked.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Saving Images as Wallpaper or in Address Book

In file view window for photo, Use as Follow

onscreen prompts

・

If does not appear, tap screen to make it appear.

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Printing Photos

In file view window for a photo, Print Follow

onscreen prompts

・Print can also be used to save images to internal storage

or SD Card in PDF format.

・

If does not appear, tap screen to make it appear.

Enable/Disable Loop Video Playback

In file view window for video, Loop video

・

Tap Loop video to toggle on ( )/off ( ).

・

If does not appear, tap screen to make it appear.

Saving Video Frames as Photos (Atokara
Capture)

In file view window for slow-motion video, Edit in

Atokara Capture Drag left/right to view

frame to be captured

Displayed image is saved to internal storage or SD

Card.

・

If does not appear, tap screen to make it appear.

・

Tap / or drag frames left/right to move to

previous/next frame.

・

Tap to save displayed image as photo to be shared.

Follow onscreen prompts.

・Install additional app capable of image editing to change

displayed content.

Playing Slow-motion Video in Other Apps

In file view window for slow-motion video, View

in

・

If does not appear, tap screen to make it appear.

Enlarging/Reducing Photos

In file view window for photo, tap screen twice or pinch

Checking Captured Photos While Shooting Video

In file view window for video, Match with image

Flick screen up

・

If Match with image does not appear, tap screen to

make it appear.

Application Basics

Confirmation when First Activating Applications......... 98

Applications.....................................................................100

Adding/Deleting Applications........................................ 102

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Confirmation when First Activating Applications

Set the operation of applications when activating for the
first time.
The type and content of a confirmation differ with the
application. The following explains two types of confirmation:
First things first and Battery optimization.

Setting Required Permissions for
Applications

DENY / ALLOW

Permit applications to use data on handset, Camera, etc.

Activating (Email) for the first time is described as an

example.

・An application may not function correctly if permission to

use it is not set.

In Home Screen, Drag Favorites Tray to top of Display

(Tools) (Email)

Setting is complete.

・

Normally, select ALLOW to permit usage of the function.

・For several functions, continue in the same way.

Other Ways to Set Required Permissions
for Applications

Setting Functions to Use by Application

In Home Screen, (Settings) Apps &

notifications See all XX apps Tap application

name Permissions Tap function

・

Tap function to toggle on ( )/off ( ).

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Setting Applications with Permitted Usage by
Function

In Home Screen, (Settings) Apps &

notifications Advanced App permissions

Tap function Tap application name

・

Tap application name to toggle on ( )/off ( ).

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

・

If Privacy Policy window appears, Tap AGREE .

In First things first confirmation, NEXT

Setting Battery Optimization

Enable Battery optimization to prevent applications from
running while Display is turned off (except while charging).

・Confirmation for optimizing Battery appears when launching

or making settings for some applications. Normally, ignore
Battery optimization. Optimizing the Battery may cause
some applications to exit.

・If Battery optimization is enabled, applications are disabled

while Display is turned off (except while charging).
Applications/functions may become unusable or other
unintentional operation may occur.