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Introduction
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About the User Guide
Thank-you for purchasing this product.
Before You Begin
Read "Safety Precautions" thoroughly beforehand for proper
usage.
Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.
Guide Usage Notes
In the User Guide, most operation descriptions are based on
handset at time of purchase.
Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for app sheet in Feel
Home.
"Confirmation" refers to a window that appears after
operation, such as authentication prompt window, selection
window or caution window.
Some operation descriptions may be omitted.
Screenshots & Key Labels
Accessing Instructions on Handset
Introduction
Launching Guide
In app sheet, (Basic) (Guide)
Guide top screen opens.
・Guide usage information and confirmation for automatic
updates appear at initial startup. Follow onscreen prompts.
Enable/Disable Automatic Checking for
Updates
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."
"404SH" here refers to this mobile phone "AQUOS Xx."
In Guide top screen, on Action BarAuto Update
on / offBACK
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Showing Status Bar Indicator
Show indicator to launch Guide from Notifications Window.
・Handset back cover is not removable.
・TV Antenna Cable (Complimentary sample)
・クイックスタート (Japanese)
・お願いとご注意 (Japanese)
・Warranty
Parts & Functions
Handset Parts
NameDescription
Earphones-
Microphone
Port
Proximity/
Light Sensor
Display
Internal
Camera
Speaker
Card Slot
Receiver/
Mic
Notification
Lamp
Mic/
Recorder Mic
Connect TV Antenna Cable or Earphones
with Mic (optional accessory) here.
Proximity Sensor prevents Touchscreen
misoperation during calls. Light Sensor
adjusts Display brightness according to
ambient light.
Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display.
Operate with your fingers on Display.
Use to shoot photos or videos of yourself.
Listen to music, video sound, Full Seg/One
Seg, etc.
Insert/remove SD Card and USIM Card.
Hear other party's voice through this. Use
as Mic when talking to emopa.
Illuminates while charging or for
notifications (missed calls, new messages,
etc.).
Talk to other party through this. Also use
while recording videos or when talking to
emopa.
NameDescription
FeliCa
Mark
Mobile
Light
External
Camera
Mic
(Recorder Mic)
Pressure
Vent
External
Device Port
Grip Sensor
Hold up to reader/writer when using NFC/
Osaifu-Keitai®.
Use as a camera flash, flashlight, etc.
Shoot photos or videos.
Use while recording videos or when talking
to emopa.
Helps maintain handset performance. Do
not place a sticker, label, etc.
Connect AC Charger or Micro USB Cable
here.
Turns on Display, etc. when handset is
held with both right and left sensors
touched.
Handset Keys
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USIM Card Installation
USIM Card is an IC card containing customer and
authentication information, including handset number.
Getting Started
Handling USIM Card
・See instructions included with USIM Card for handling.
・Avoid applying labels. May damage USIM Card.
・USIM is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.
・Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
・Always keep the IC chip (metal) clean.
IC chip (metal)
USIM Card Usage Notes
Observe the following when using USIM Card.
・Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if
your USIM Card or handset (USIM Card inserted) is lost/
stolen. For details, contact Customer Service.
・Customer is responsible for any damage caused by
inserting USIM Card in an other-brand IC card reader, etc.
SoftBank Corp. is not responsible in such case.
・It is recommended that you back up information that is
saved on USIM Card. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for
damages from saved information that is lost.
・Always power off handset before inserting/removing
USIM Card.
・Note that USIM Card specifications and performance may
change without notice.
・Return USIM Card to SoftBank Corp. when canceling
subscription.
・USIM Card is the property of SoftBank Corp.
・Returned USIM Cards are recycled for environmental
purposes.
NameDescription
(Power Key)
Volume Up
Key
Volume
Down Key
Turn Display off/on. Long Press for power
on/off, Reboot, Airplane mode, etc.
Increase volume. Long Press for Mobile
Light on/off (in Welcome sheet (lock
screen)).
Decrease volume. Long Press to activate/
cancel Manner mode (in Welcome sheet
(lock screen) or Feel Home).
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Inserting USIM Card
Always power off beforehand.
Use notch (○) to open Card Slot Cover
Pull out USIM Tray
・Do not pull USIM Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may
result. Gently pull it out horizontally from the edge.
Close Card Slot Cover
・
Reinsert hinge () as shown (), then press Card Slot
Cover back into place by pushing it in the direction of the
arrow ().
・Press ○ areas firmly and make sure that there is no gap
between Card Slot Cover and handset.
Place USIM Card in USIM Tray
・Check orientation of USIM Card (see notch), then gently
place it with IC chip (metal) facing up.
Insert USIM Tray into USIM Card Slot (bottom opening)
・Check orientation of USIM Tray, then gently insert it all the
way horizontally.
Removing USIM Card
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Always power off beforehand.
Use notch (○) to open Card Slot Cover
Pull out USIM Tray
・Do not pull USIM Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may
result. Gently pull it out horizontally from the edge.
Close Card Slot Cover
・
Reinsert hinge () as shown (), then press Card Slot
Cover back into place by pushing it in the direction of the
arrow ().
・Press ○ areas firmly and make sure that there is no gap
between Card Slot Cover and handset.
SIM Unlocking
Handset supports SIM unlocking. After unlocking SIM, other
companies' SIM cards can also be used on handset.
・When using another company's SIM card on handset,
accessible services/functions, etc. may be limited. SoftBank
Corp. makes no guarantees whatsoever regarding the proper
operation of handset.
・For details on SIM unlocking, see SoftBank Website.
Getting Started
Remove USIM Card
Insert USIM Tray into USIM Card Slot (bottom opening)
・Do not insert USIM Tray at an angle; damage may result.
Check orientation of USIM Tray, then gently insert it all the
way horizontally.
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Handset Memory & SD Card
Handset supports SD Card up to 128 GB. Some SD Cards may
not operate properly.
Handset memory can be used for saving data including system
data, applications, and video and photos taken with Camera.
Handset Memory/SD Card Usage Notes
Handset Memory/SD Card Files
Handset memory/SD Card files may be lost/altered due
to accidents, malfunctions, repairs, handset upgrade/
replacement, mishandling, etc. Back up important files
regularly. SoftBank Corp. is not liable for any damages
resulting from loss/alteration of files.
・Do not insert or remove SD Card forcefully.
・Do not touch terminals or expose them to metal objects.
・Never power off while files are being accessed.
・Make sure not to erase or overwrite files accidentally.
Cards). microSDXC Cards are supported by SDXC-compatible
devices only.
Inserting SD Card
Use notch (○) to open Card Slot Cover
Insert SD Card into SD Card Slot (top opening)
・Gently insert SD Card all the way horizontally with
terminals facing up.
Exchanging Files with Non-SDXC-Compatible
Devices
To exchange files 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 files. In such cases, do not format
the microSDXC Card on that device even if prompted to do
so.
Formatting deletes all microSDXC Card files and changes
the file system. The original memory capacity may
be unavailable after formatting. To use a corrupted
microSDXC Card, format it on an SDXC-compatible device.
Save Location
By default, files, including videos and photos taken
with handset, are saved in handset memory. Even with
downloaded commercially-available apps described as saving
data on SD Card, files are saved in handset memory.
SD Card Caution
Close Card Slot Cover
・
Reinsert hinge () as shown (), then press Card Slot
Cover back into place by pushing it in the direction of the
arrow ().
・Press ○ areas firmly and make sure that there is no gap
between Card Slot Cover and handset.
Keep SD Card away from infants; may cause choking if
swallowed.
Formatting SD Card
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When using a new SD Card for the first time, always format it
on handset.
・Formatting deletes all SD Card files. Format SD Card with
caution.
・When formatting, keep handset charged or charge it
adequately beforehand.
In app sheet, (Settings)
Storage
Enter Operation PasswordOK
Getting Started
・If Operation Password is unset, follow onscreen prompts.
ERASE EVERYTHING
All SD Card files will be deleted.
Erase microSD
ERASE SD CARD
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Unmounting SD Card
In app sheet, (Settings)
Storage
Removing SD Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand.
Use notch (○) to open Card Slot Cover
Remove SD Card
Unmount microSDOK
Unmount microSD changes to Mount microSD . (SD Card
is unmounted.)
・
To have SD Card recognized again, Tap Mount microSD .
・Lightly push SD Card in and release finger (SD Card pops out
slightly); gently pull it out horizontally.
Close Card Slot Cover
・
Reinsert hinge () as shown (), then press Card Slot
Cover back into place by pushing it in the direction of the
arrow ().
・Press ○ areas firmly and make sure that there is no gap
between Card Slot Cover and handset.
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Charging Handset
Battery is built into handset.
Internal Battery
A lithium-ion battery is built into handset; it is not
removable.
Recycling
This product requires a lithium-ion battery. Lithiumion batteries are recyclable. To recycle a used lithiumion battery, take it to any shop displaying the recycling
symbol.
About Charging
The following charging options are available.
Charging
Option
AC Charger
USB charging
Cigar lighter
socket
Connect handset and AC Charger (optional
accessory) directly.
Connect handset and a PC with Micro USB
Cable (optional accessory).
Charge handset in a car using Micro USB
Charging Adapter (optional accessory) and
In-Car Charger (optional accessory).
Description
Notification Lamp
Notification Lamp illuminates red while charging;
illuminates green when charge is almost full.
Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
・If Notification Lamp is blinking, charging is not working
properly. Make sure that you are using Charger and
products specified by SoftBank Corp. If you are using
specified products only, contact a SoftBank Shop or
SoftBank Customer Support, General Information.
Getting Started
Battery Cautions
Battery Care
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 usage, bulges may appear near end of battery
life; this does not affect safety.
Internal Battery Replacement
Internal Battery is a consumable item; may need to be
replaced if operating time shortens noticeably. Internal
Battery is not user replaceable; its replacement incurs fees
and requires handset submission to a SoftBank Shop or
other appropriate servicer. For details, contact a SoftBank
Shop or SoftBank Customer Support, General Information.
Charging Cautions
Water Resistance
AC Charger (optional accessory), Micro USB Charging
Adapter (optional accessory), Micro USB Cable (optional
accessory) and In-Car Charger (optional accessory) are not
waterproof. Never connect Micro USB plug while handset or
Charger is wet.
Handset is water resistant; however, if Micro USB plug
is inserted while it is wet, liquid (tap water, beverage,
sea water, pet urine, etc.) or a foreign object adhered to
handset or Micro USB plug may cause overheating, burnout,
fire, malfunction, burns, etc. due to electric shock, shortcircuiting, etc.
Handling Cables
Do not pull, bend, or twist cable; may damage the cable.
About Charging Abroad
SoftBank Corp. is not liable for problems resulting from
charging handset abroad.
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AC Charger
AC Charger is an optional accessory. Be sure to use SB-AC12HDQC (SoftBank SELECTION Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 2.0 AC
Adaptor for smartphones), SHCEJ1 or ZTDAC1 (Micro USB, 1.0
A) specified by SoftBank Corp.
For information on other peripheral devices, see SoftBank
Website.
The following explains how to charge handset using SB-AC12HDQC (SoftBank SELECTION Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 2.0 AC
Adaptor for smartphones).
・See User Guide for corresponding AC Charger.
・Never connect Micro USB plug while handset or AC Charger
is wet.
Insert Micro USB plug of AC Charger into External Device Port
Charging by PC
Connect handset to a PC with Micro USB Cable (SHDDL1;
optional accessory).
・Make sure that PC is turned on.
・Handset may not charge or charge slowly depending on
connection/PC status.
・Never connect Micro USB plug while handset or Micro USB
Cable is wet.
Insert Micro USB plug of Micro USB Cable into External Device
Port
・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,
External Device Port may be damaged. Check contours and
orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs (○)
facing up.
・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,
External Device Port may be damaged. Check contours and
orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs (○)
facing up.
Extend blades and plug AC Charger into AC outlet
Charging starts and Notification Lamp illuminates.
・Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
After charging, remove Micro USB plug from External Device
Port, then unplug AC Charger and retract blades
Insert USB plug of Micro USB Cable into PC USB port
Charging starts and Notification Lamp illuminates.
・Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
After charging, remove Micro USB Cable from handset and PC
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Power On/Off
Power On
Long Press until SHARP logo appears
Handset powers on, and Welcome sheet (lock screen)
appears after a while.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
・An initial settings screen may appear the first time handset
is powered on. For details on initial settings, see "Handset
Initial Settings."
Power Off
(Long Press)
Getting Started
Power off
Drag or up
Feel Home appears.
OK
Handset shuts down.
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Touchscreen Operations
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 to turn off
Display, Press again to turn on Display and then
operate handset.
Touchscreen Usage Notes
Touchscreen may not respond in these situations:
・Use with gloves/long fingernails
・Use of pens, pencils or sharp objects
・Use with objects on/against Display
・Use while wet
Touch & Hold
Contact Display lightly; release finger when screen changes.
Drag
Touch icon or other item lightly, move it where desired, and
release finger.
Touchscreen Usage Cautions
To prevent malfunctions, do not:
・Touch Display with wet fingers
・Use if Display is wet
If Display is wet, wipe it with a soft cloth.
・Subject Display to force/pressure
・Place a sticker or shield (commercially-available
protective film, privacy protector shield, etc.) on Display
Tap
Contact Display lightly and briefly.
Flick
Contact Display lightly, then brush screen up/down or left/
right.
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Pinch/Spread
Contact Display lightly, then move fingers toward each other
(Pinch) or away from each other (Spread).
Handset Initial Settings
An initial settings screen appears the first time handset
is powered on. Here, make settings for Wi-Fi, a Google™
Account, etc. Follow onscreen prompts to set items.
Insert USIM Card before powering on handset.
Making Initial Settings
Depending on your operating environment, screen content,
setting items and steps may be different.
Follow onscreen prompts on your handset.
Select languageNEXT
Getting Started
NEXTSet Wi-Fi items
Handset restarts.
・Follow onscreen prompts.
・
To skip Wi-Fi settings, Tap SKIP .
Tap language
・
To place an emergency call, Tap EMERGENCY CALL .
・If Wi-Fi items are not set, Wi-Fi settings screen appears.
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SKIP
・
To learn about Tap & Go, Tap Learn more .
Set a Google Account
・See "Google Account" for details on a Google Account.
Most operations start from Feel Home. Activate applications
in app sheet, and access widgets or save shortcuts to
frequently-used applications in desktop sheet. See "Feel Home
Basics" for details.
・Flick left/right to toggle sheets.
・
To return to Feel Home, Tap at Display bottom.
Navigation Bar
Tap icons on Navigation Bar (Display bottom) for the
following functions/operations.
IconDescription
(Back
key)
(Home
key)
(Recent
apps key)
(Keyboard
key)
(Menu
key)
Return to the previous screen. When
keyboard is on Display, appears
instead; Tap to close the keyboard.
Return to Feel Home.
Activate/exit Quick Launcher. (To open/
close recent apps instead, change Recent
apps key setting.)
Touch & Hold to open/close Notifications
Window.
Change keyboard/input method.
Open menu.
Selecting Options and Navigating
Screens
Tap item, icon, key, etc. to open menu/window or execute
corresponding function/operation.
・
To return to the previous screen, Tap .
Activating Google Search from
Navigation Bar
Drag Navigation key upDrag left/right until
appears
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Action Bar
Current menu/window title appears on Action Bar (Display
top). On the right side of Action Bar, icons for functions
frequently used in that menu/window appear.
・
When and are on Action Bar, Tap to select or cancel
Tap on Action Bar or at Display bottom to open menu or
settings.
・In some windows, Touch & Hold for menu or settings.
Some screens may not be shrunk.
Full-screen view is restored when screen orientation is
changed to horizontal or when Display turns off.
Shrunk Screen Operations
Moving Shrunk Screen
In shrunk screen, Drag screen to change its
positionOK
Enlarging/Reducing Shrunk Screen Size
In shrunk screen, Pinch or Spread screen to shrink
or enlarge itOK
Restoring Full-Screen View
In shrunk screen, Drag Navigation key upDrag in the
same direction as when you shrunk screen until or
appears
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Handset Settings and Making Settings
In app sheet, Tap (Settings) to customize the operation of
handset functions.
・
Checkbox ( or ) appears beside some options. Switch
( or ) may also appear at Display top or beside
some options. Tap to enable ( or ) or disable (
or ) option.
Capturing Screenshots
Long Press and Volume Down Key at the same time to
capture a screenshot of the current screen.
・May be unavailable for some applications.
・
Open captured screenshots from (Album), etc.
・Drag/Flick slider, spinner, etc. to adjust some settings. If
available, Tap or for additional settings.
Portrait Orientation & Landscape
Orientation
The screen changes to portrait orientation when handset is
rotated sideways.
・Depending on the current screen, the orientation may not
change even by changing handset orientation.
・Handset can be set so that the screen does not change from
vertical to horizontal orientation while handset is held. For
details, see "Operating by Gripping Handset (Grip Magic)."
Operating by Gripping Handset (Grip
Magic)
Set Display to turn on when handset is gripped, or set screen
orientation to not change from vertical to horizontal while
handset is being held.
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Off
In app sheet, (Settings)
Useful
Useful window opens.
Grip Magic is enabled ( On).
・
To disable Grip Magic, Tap On ( Off).
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Grip Sensor
Grip Sensor responds to touch on both the right and left
of handset. As Grip Sensor does not respond when touched
on only one side, be sure to grasp handset contacting Grip
Sensor on both sides.
When letting go of handset, release Grip Sensor on both
sides. If one side remains contacted, Grip Sensor will
continue to react.
Basic Operations
Grip magic
Grip magic window opens.
・
Alternatively, in desktop sheet, Tap (グリップ設定).
Grip Magic Operations
Setting Whether to Turn On Display when
Handset Picked Up
In Grip magic window, Turn screen on by holding
・
Tap Turn screen on by holding to toggle on ()/off
().
・If handset is picked up immediately after (about two
seconds) Pressing to turn Display off, Display may
not turn on when handset is picked up.
・If Proximity/Light Sensor is covered by a hand or other
object, Display may not turn on even when Grip Sensor is
touched, or operation may not be possible. Also, Display
may turn off regardless of handset settings.
Setting Whether to Minimize Volume and Use
Vibrator when Handset Picked Up for Incoming
Call
In Grip magic window, Volume down for incoming calls
・
Tap Volume down for incoming calls to toggle on
()/off ().
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Setting Whether to Prevent Vertical to
Horizontal Screen Change while Handset Held
In Grip magic window, Deterrence rotate screen
・
Tap Deterrence rotate screen to toggle on ()/off
().
・The feature may not follow settings with certain
applications.
Setting Whether Handset Vibrates for New
Notification Indicator when Handset Picked Up
with Display Off
In Grip magic window, Notify by vibrating or
on Action Bar
・
Tap to toggle on (), to toggle off
().
・If the Notification Indicator is deleted or Notifications
Window is open, handset does not vibrate.
Setting Number of Times that Handset Vibrates
for New Notification
In Grip magic window, Notify by vibratingNotify
timesOnly once / Every time till notification
confirmation
・
Available when Notify by vibrating is enabled.
Specifying Whether to Use Grip Magic with
Case or Cover Attached to Handset
In Grip magic window, Putting cover setting
Uncovered / Covered
・
Before setting to Covered , attach the cover or case to
handset.
・Grip Magic may not function properly depending on case/
cover type.
Viewing Tutorial on Grip Magic in Let's Try!
Application
In Grip magic window, Let's Try!Follow onscreen
prompts
Grip Magic Cautions
Grip Magic may not function properly in the following
cases. The following may also result in misoperation.
・Operation with gloves worn
・Operation while a metal object is in contact with Grip
Sensor
・Operation when handset is wet
・Attaching or detaching a cover while Grip Magic is
enabled
* Disable Grip Magic, then enable it again.
Specifying Applications for which Handset
Vibrates
In Grip magic window, Notify by vibrating
Notification application settingAdd apps
Select applicationAdd apps
・
Available when Notify by vibrating is enabled.
Canceling Applications for which Handset
Vibrates
In Grip magic window, Notify by vibrating
Notification application settingRemove apps
Select applicationRemove appsYES
・
Available when Notify by vibrating is enabled.
Setting Whether to Increase Volume when
Handset Placed Down while Playing Music,
Video, Etc.
In Grip magic window, Volume up for watching media
Follow onscreen prompts
・Volume does not change in the following cases.
・When media playback volume is set to 0
・While searching for television channels, importing data,
or paused
・During playback when earphone microphone or
Bluetooth® device is connected
・Handset number appears in Own phone number field.
Profile Operations
Editing Profile
In Profile window, on Action BarEdit
informationYES
・
To show/add entry fields, Tap , and to delete, .
Basic Operations
Feel Home returns and application exits.
・
Feel Home also returns when Tapping on Navigation
Bar, but application does not exit. In this case, activate
Quick Launcher and exit it from History. See "Quick
Launcher Layout" for details.
Where to Obtain Applications &
Updates
Use Google Play™ to obtain new applications or update
installed ones. See "Google Play" for details.
Sending Profile
In Profile window, on Action BarSendTap
send methodYES
Application activates.
Setting Items when Sending Data
In Profile window, on Action BarSendSend
profile info settingTap items to send ()
SaveYES
Deleting Saved Information
In Profile window, on Action BarDelete
YES
・Preset information will not be deleted.
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Using Manner Mode
Mute ringtones and other handset sounds to avoid disturbing
others around you.
Activating Manner Mode
・Camera shutter sound, video recording tones, music, video/
game sounds, etc. still play even in Manner mode.
In Welcome sheet (lock screen) or Feel Home, Long Press
Volume Down Key
Manner mode activates.
Manner Mode Options
To select Manner mode option, Long Press , then Tap
, etc.
Using Airplane Mode
Leaving power on, suspend signal-transmitting functions.
Activating Airplane Mode
(Long Press)
Airplane mode
Airplane mode activates.
Canceling Manner Mode
In Welcome sheet (lock screen) or Feel Home, Long Press
Volume Down Key
Canceling Airplane Mode
(Long Press)Airplane mode
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.
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Text Entry
Keyboards
Use onscreen keyboards for text entry. In 12-key Keyboard,
multiple characters are assigned to each key. In QWERTY
Keyboard, a single letter is assigned to each key.
・
Tap Text entry field for keyboard. To hide it, Tap .
・Text entry descriptions are for S-Shoin (default input
method).
Switching Keyboards
In a text entry window, Input UI
QWERTY keyboard or 12 keyboard
12-Key Keyboard Layout
Basic Operations
Enter characters.
Undo conversion; reverse-toggle character options
before confirming entry.
Backspace cursor.
Move keyboard in the arrow direction.
Current entry mode
Delete characters.
Advance cursor; add space at text end.
Show text entry options. (During text entry, convert
hiragana.)
Insert line break; confirm current characters.
Enter pictograms, symbols, or emoticons; switch
conversion options.
Toggle entry modes.
Enter space; toggle case; add ゛ or ゜ for hiragana.
Keyboard is switched.
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QWERTY Keyboard Layout
Enter characters.
Toggle case.
Toggle entry modes.
Enter pictograms, symbols, or emoticons; switch
conversion options.
Undo conversion.
Open text entry options.
Current entry mode
Delete characters.
Insert line break; confirm current characters.
Advance cursor; add space at text end.
Backspace cursor.
Enter space. (During text entry, convert hiragana.)
Entering Letters
In 12-key Keyboard, to enter keitai:
・Entry in Half Alphabet is described.
In a text entry window, (twice: k) (twice: e)
(three times: i) (once: t) (once:
a) (three times: i)
"keitai" is entered.
・
To toggle case, type a letter and Tap . Tap as required
to toggle case.
・Alternatively, for character entry, Touch & Hold key for
guide instead of Tapping key repeatedly. See "Flick Input"
for details.
Flick Input
In 12-key Keyboard, Flick key for target character (instead of
Tapping key repeatedly).
Switching Entry Modes
In a text entry window,
Keyboard interface changes accordingly. Current entry mode
indicator, such as (Half Alphabet) or (Hiragana/Kanji),
appears.
・
Tap to toggle Half Numeric, Hiragana/Kanji, and Half
Alphabet modes. Flick right to toggle these in reverse order.
Using Other Entry Modes
In a text entry window, Flick upTap entry mode
Keyboard interface changes accordingly.
・Touch & Hold key for guide; Flick toward target character
to enter.
Target
Character
p
q
r
s
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・To enable/disable key preview and Flick input guide, in a
text entry window, Tap Display / LayoutKey
input guide .
Tap once.
Touch and Flick left.
Touch and Flick up.
Touch and Flick right.
Touch and Flick down.
Operation
Google Account
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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 Email Address & Password
Do not forget your Google Account email address and
password.
Google Account Operations & User Interface
Operations and user interface are subject to change due to
automatic application updates or other reasons.
If an application requires a Google Account, Add your account
appears. Sign in with an existing Google Account to use the
application.
NEXT
Select whether to enable data backupSelect whether to
receive news and offers from Google PlayNEXT
In Add your account, enter email addressNEXT
Enter passwordNEXT
Follow onscreen prompts
You are signed in to your Google Account.
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Google Play
Download a variety of applications (free/paid) from Google
Play. Change the setting of downloaded applications to enable
manual or automatic updates. Sign in to a Google Account
beforehand.
Google Play Cautions
Application Installation Disclaimer
Many different kinds of applications can be installed
on handset from Google Play (provided by Google Inc.).
SoftBank Corp. is not responsible in any way for userinstalled applications (quality, reliability, legality, fitness
for a purpose, credibility, accuracy, etc.) or resulting
malfunctions (viruses, etc.).
Google Play Operations & User Interface
Operations and user interface are subject to change due to
automatic application updates or other reasons.
・Automatic update is not available for some applications.
Tap applicationUNINSTALLOK
Application uninstalls.
Getting Help with Google Play
In Google Play, on Action BarHelp & Feedback
Google Play Help window opens.
Follow onscreen prompts
A description for each item appears.
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Security Codes
Code Types
The following codes are required for handset use.
CodeDescription
Four-digit code you have set in
Center Access
Code
Operation
Password
Code Cautions
Do not forget Center Access Code; write it down if
necessary. If you forget the code, contact us for recovery.
For details, contact SoftBank Customer Support, General
Information.
Be careful not to reveal security codes to others. If
misused by others, SoftBank Corp. is not liable for any
resulting damages.
subscription contract; necessary to
change subscription details, use Optional
Services from landlines, etc.
A user-defined code necessary to use
settings and applications related to
security, personal information, etc.; unset
by default.
Setting Operation Password
In app sheet, (Settings)Other settingsLock
& Security
Basic Operations
Operation password settingOKEnter Operation
PasswordOK
Re-enter Operation PasswordOKOK
Operation Password is set.
Operation Password Usage Notes
Changing Operation Password
Refer to the steps for setting Operation Password.
(Current Operation Password is required to proceed.)
Resetting Operation Password
If prompted for Operation Password, Tap PASSWORD
RESET then Tap OK . Follow onscreen prompts.
・My SoftBank authentication is required to reset
Operation Password. Set My SoftBank authentication
from (My SoftBankプラス).
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USIM PIN
PIN is a code for USIM Card. 9999 by default; enable USIM
card lock to restrict handset use.
Enabling USIM PIN
When PIN (a code for USIM Card) is enabled, PIN entry is
required for handset use each time handset is powered on
with USIM Card installed.
In app sheet, (Settings)Other settingsLock
& Security
Operation at Power On
When USIM card lock is enabled, PIN entry window appears
each time handset is powered on. To use handset:
Tap PIN entry field
Enter PINOK
Lock & Security menu opens.
Set up USIM card lockLock USIM cardEnter PIN
OK ()
USIM card lock is enabled.
Disabling USIM Card Lock
In Lock & Security menu, Set up USIM card lock
Lock USIM cardEnter PINOK ()
Handset is usable.
Changing USIM PIN
Lock USIM Card first. See "Enabling USIM PIN" for details.
In app sheet, (Settings)Other settingsLock
& Security
PIN Cautions
Entering incorrect PIN three consecutive times activates
PIN Lock. To cancel, Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) is
required; contact SoftBank Customer Support, General
Information. Entering incorrect PUK ten consecutive times
activates PUK Lock, disabling handset. For recovery, USIM
Card must be reissued at a SoftBank Shop (fees apply).
Set up USIM card lockChange USIM PINEnter
current PINOKEnter new PINOKRe-
enter new PINOK
PIN is changed.
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Turning Off Display (Screen Lock)
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 when Display is
turned on.
・Set handset to activate Screen lock when handset is placed
flat or placed in pocket, etc. as needed. See "On/Off with
Motion Settings" for details.
If Screen Lock Activates while Playing
Music
Music continues to play. For operation, Press to
open Welcome sheet (lock screen) and use operation panel
(operations may vary depending on application).
Hiding Contacts
Specify contacts as secret entries requiring Operation
Password for viewing.
Specifying Contacts as Secret Entries
Contacts specified as secret are not shown in Address Book,
destination selection window, etc.
・Phone number is shown for arriving call.
In app sheet, (Settings)Other settings
Basic Operations
Unlocking Screen
When Display is turned off (Screen lock active),
Welcome sheet (lock screen) opens.
In Welcome sheet (lock screen), Drag or up
Screen is unlocked.
・For enhanced security, set handset to require pattern
drawing or password/Lock No. passcode entry for unlocking
screen as needed. See "Lock & Security Settings" for details.
Set Display to turn on when handset is gripped (Grip
Magic) or when Display is Flicked (Sweep ON). See
"Operating by Gripping Handset (Grip Magic)" and "On/Off
with Motion Settings" for details.
Set contact secrecy window opens.
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・Several contacts are selectable.
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Canceling Secret Mode Temporarily
Confirm
Secrecy setting for contact is made.
・Secret mode is set once Display turns off.
Viewing Guide for Secrecy Setting
In Secrecy settings, GuideDisable secret mode for
now / Contact secrecy function
Cancel Secret mode temporarily to view/use contacts.
・Secrecy settings for contacts can be made while Secret
mode is temporarily canceled.
Drag Status Bar down
Notifications Window opens.
Touch & Hold
Entry window for Operation Password opens.
Enter Operation PasswordOK
Secret mode is temporarily canceled.
Changing Operation Password for
Temporarily Canceling Secrecy Settings
In Secrecy settings, Disable secret mode temporarily
Operation password settingOKEnter current
Operation PasswordOKOKEnter new
Operation PasswordOKEnter new Operation
Password againOKOK
・
The setting made here is reflected in Operation
password setting in Lock & Security.
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Updating Software
Software Updates
At specified time, handset automatically checks for/downloads
firmware updates as required.
・Alternatively, update firmware manually.
・Applications may be updated or newly added, or names,
icons, operations and user interfaces of applications may be
changed.
・Software Update cannot be performed if another function is
in use.
・Remove Micro USB Cable (optional accessory) from handset
beforehand; otherwise, Software Update may not complete
properly.
Software Update Cautions
During Update
Handset cannot be used until Software Update completes;
it may take some time to complete.
Updating Software Manually
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 an
update may cause an update failure.
・An update failure may disable handset.
Basic Operations
In app sheet, (Settings)About phone
Software update
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 software. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for
damages from loss of data.
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Writing Notes on Display (KAKU Notepad).....................55
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Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen)
Basics
Welcome sheet (lock screen) appears at power on or when
is Pressed while Display is turned off (Screen lock
active).
From Welcome sheet (lock screen), unlock screen, activate an
application such as Phone or Mail, etc.
Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen) Layout
Wallpaper
Notifications of missed calls, new messages, etc. appear
here.
Tap to show owner information.
Flick up for applications, settings, etc.
Date and time, weather, notification of news and
trending search terms from emopa3, etc. (Info area)
Flick or up to unlock screen.
Flick up to activate SH Camera.
1
2
Activating Applications
Activate applications from Welcome sheet (lock screen) as
follows.
・Change assigned applications as needed.
In Welcome sheet (lock screen), Flick up
Application window opens.
Tap application
Application activates.
1 Flick left/right to toggle view.
2 Set owner information beforehand. See "Lock & Security
Settings" for details.
3 Appears when emopa is configured. For details on emopa,
see "エモパーを利用する (http://help.mb.softbank.jp/aquos-
xx/pc/09-01.html)" (Japanese).
Welcome Sheet Operations
Viewing Tutorial on Welcome Sheet in Let's
Try! Application
In application window, Let's Try!Follow onscreen
prompts
Customizing Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen)
In application window, Welcome sheet
・Menu for Welcome sheet (lock screen) customization
opens (alternatively, in app sheet, (Settings)
Wallpaper & displayWelcome Sheet ). See
"Customizing Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen)" for details.
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Notifications (Missed Calls, New
Messages, Etc.)
Information such as phone number and email address appear
in Welcome sheet (lock screen). Name appears for missed calls
and new messages if saved in Address Book.
Tap phone number, email address, name, etc. twice to open.
Feel Home Basics
Most operations start from Feel Home. Activate applications
in app sheet, and access widgets or save shortcuts to
frequently-used applications in desktop sheet.
Toggling Sheets
Flick left/right to toggle sheets.
Handset Interface
App Sheet Layout
Activate applications.
Flick up for hidden pages.
Larger dot indicates current page position.
Tap to toggle pages.
Dock
Activate applications quickly from any Feel Home sheet.
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Desktop Sheet Layout
Use widgets.
Flick up for hidden pages.
Activate applications from shortcuts.
Flick up for hidden pages.
Larger dot indicates current page position.
Tap to toggle pages.
Dock
Activate applications quickly from any Feel Home sheet.
1 Available when application shortcuts and widgets are
added. See "Adding Shortcuts" and "Adding Widgets" for
details.
1
1
1
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)
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Main Notification Indicators
Notification Indicators appear on the left.
IndicatorDescription
Bright Keep On
Urgent News
Call Arriving/in Progress
Call on Hold
Missed Call
New Answer Phone Message
New Voicemail
New SMS/S! Mail
New Email
New Gmail
Unchecked Alarm
Calendar Event
Full Seg/One Seg Viewing in Progress
Full Seg/One Seg Recording in Progress
Application Update Available
Application Installation Complete
Data Downloading
Bluetooth® File Reception Request
SD Card Unmounted
Readying SD Card
Connected via USB
Screenshot Captured
Screenshot Failed
More Notifications
Mobile Light On
Main Status Indicators
Status Indicators appear on the right.
IndicatorDescription
Battery Strength
Charging
Signal Strength
No Signal (4G LTE/4G/3G)
4G LTE/4G Data in Use
3G Data in Use
Airplane Mode
Wi-Fi Connected
Bluetooth® On
Bluetooth® Connected
Manner (Standard) Mode
Manner (Silent) Mode
Getting Location Information
Answer Phone Set
Answer Phone Set (Message Recorded)
Alarm Set
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai® Lock Set
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai® Lock Set (USIM Card
2
only)
Hiragana/Kanji Mode
Half Alphabet Mode
Half Numeric Mode
Full Alphabet Mode
Full Numeric Mode
Character Code Mode
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 USIM Card with NFC locked on another
mobile phone is then installed in handset.
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Handset Interface
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Checking Handset Status &
Notifications (Notifications
Window)
Open notifications, check handset status or change various
settings.
Opening Notifications Window
Drag Status Bar down
Notifications Window appears.
・
To close Notifications Window, Tap .
Notifications Window Layout
Setting keys
Notifications and active functions
Use corresponding functions.
Open Settings.
Delete all notifications and close Notifications Window.
Notifications Window Operations
Showing/Hiding Second & Subsequent Lines of
Setting Keys
In Notifications Window, Drag up/down or Tap Display top
・Alternatively, Drag Status Bar down with two fingers
with Notifications Window closed to show second and
subsequent lines of Setting keys.
Switching between Detailed & Simple Views for
Notifications in Notifications Window
In Notifications Window, Drag notification up/down with
two fingers at the same time, or Pinch/Spread
・Unavailable for some notifications.
Deleting Notifications
In Notifications Window, Flick notification left/right
・Some notifications may not be deleted.
Blocking Notifications from Specific
Applications
In Notifications Window, Touch & Hold notification
Block ()
・
Tap Block to toggle on ()/off ().
・May be unavailable depending on application.
Showing Notifications from Specific
Applications at the Top
In Notifications Window, Touch & Hold notification
Priority ()
・
Tap Priority to toggle on ()/off ().
・
Available when Block is disabled.
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Setting Keys
Set Manner mode option.
Toggle Wi-Fi on/off.
Toggle Bluetooth® on/off.
Enable/disable Auto-rotate screen.
Set Display brightness.
Toggle Energy saving settings on/off.
Set Bright Keep.
Manage use of location information.
Enable/disable account sync.
Open Wireless output menu.
Enable/disable Reader/Writer, P2P.
Enable/disable Airplane mode.
Turn on/off Mobile Light.
Toggle Grip Magic on/off.
Open window for customizing Setting keys.
Activating Applications Quickly
(Quick Launcher)
Activate recently used applications as well as assigned
applications, mini-applications and mini-widgets.
Quick Launcher
Use the following options to activate applications from Quick
Launcher.
OptionDescription
HistoryActivate recently used application.
FavoritesActivate application saved in Favorites.
Mini apps
Activating Quick Launcher
Activate mini-application or mini-widget
while using applications.
Handset Interface
Customizing Setting Keys
Rearranging Setting Keys
In Notifications Window, CustomizeDrag icon to
rearrange it on Action Bar
Adding/Deleting Setting Keys
In Notifications Window, CustomizeDrag icon to
unused key area (right above Navigation Bar) or Drag
icon from unused key area to target location on
Action Bar
Quick Launcher opens.
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Quick Launcher Layout
Activate recently used application.
Delete all history items for recently used applications.
Show history items for recently used applications.
Show shortcuts to frequently-used applications,
bookmarks, etc.
Show mini-applications and mini-widgets.
About Recent Apps
Adding Mini-Applications/Mini-Widgets
In Quick Launcher, Mini appsAdd mini
application / Add widgetTap mini-application or
mini-widget to add
Deleting Mini-Applications/Mini-Widgets
In Quick Launcher, Mini appsTouch & Hold mini-
application/mini-widgetPeel off
・
For some applications, Touch & Hold mini-application
Delete applicationOK to uninstall application.
Re-install uninstalled applications with Add from Play
Store in Add mini application .
Changing Mini-Widget Names
In Quick Launcher, Mini appsTouch & Hold mini-
widgetChange nameEnter mini-widget name
OK
Set recent apps to appear instead of Quick Launcher
as needed. Recent apps shows a list of recently used
applications; activate application or remove it from the
list. See "Recent Apps Key Setting" for details on switching
between Quick Launcher and recent apps.
Quick Launcher Operations
Deleting Single Usage History Item
In Quick Launcher, HistoryFlick item down
・Corresponding application exits if running.
Adding Applications, Shortcuts, Etc. to Quick
Launcher's Favorites
In Quick Launcher, FavoritesSelect
application, shortcut, etc.
Deleting Applications and Shortcuts
In Quick Launcher, FavoritesTouch & Hold
application, shortcut, etc.Peel off
・Some applications can be uninstalled as follows; Touch &
Hold applicationDelete applicationOK .
Rearranging Mini-Applications/Mini-Widgets
In Quick Launcher, Mini appsTouch & Hold mini-
application/mini-widgetDrag to new location
Rearranging Applications, Shortcuts, Etc. in
Quick Launcher's Favorites
In Quick Launcher, FavoritesTouch & Hold
application, shortcut, etc.Drag to target location
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Activating Mini-Applications/MiniWidgets
While using applications, watch Full Seg/One Seg and videos,
open a map, etc. in a small separate window.
・May be unavailable depending on current application window.
Quick Launcher opens.
Mini appsTap mini-application or mini-widget
Mini-Application Window/Mini-Widget
Window Layout
・Window interface varies by application/widget.
Open standard application window.
Application/widget name
Open menu.
Exit mini-application/mini-widget.
Operation Bar
Drag to change size of mini-application window/mini-
widget window.
1 Icon may be hidden if mini-application window or mini-
widget window is reduced. In this case, use menu for
corresponding operation.
2 If Operation Bar, indicators, etc. are hidden, Tap mini-
application window or mini-widget window to show them
again.
2
1
1
Handset Interface
Mini-application window or mini-widget window opens.
・Follow onscreen prompts.
Mini-Application/Mini-Widget
Operations
Moving Mini-Application/Mini-Widget Window
Drag mini-application/mini-widget window by frame to new
location
Minimizing Mini-Application/Mini-Widget
Window
In mini-application/mini-widget window, Minimize
・
Alternatively, for some applications, Tap .
Using Mini-Application/Mini-Widget Data and
Information with Other Application
Touch & Hold mini-application/mini-widget window
Drag data or information to other application
Showing Data Selection Screen from MiniApplication Window (During Video Playback)
In mini-application window (during video playback),
Adding Mini-Widgets in Mini-Widget Window
In mini-widget window, Add widgetTap
widget to add
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Deleting Mini-Widget from Mini-Widget Window
In mini-widget window, Remove widgetTap
widget to delete ()DELETE
Setting Mini-Widget Background Color
Customizing Welcome Sheet (Lock
Screen)
Setting Wallpaper
In mini-widget window, Background color
Black / White / Translucence
Mini-Application/Mini-Widget Usage
Note
While using a mini-application or mini-widget, videos may
not play properly in other applications.
In Welcome sheet (lock screen), Flick up
(Welcome sheet)
Welcome Sheet wallpaper
Welcome sheet wallpaper menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
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Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen)
Operations
Setting Still Image as Wallpaper for Welcome
Sheet (Lock Screen)
In Welcome sheet wallpaper menu, in Image field
Tap page (e.g., Page 1 )Tap option (e.g.,
Contents Manager(wallpaper) )Follow onscreen
prompts
・
To remove Wallpaper, Tap To cancel the setting when
Tapping an option.
Setting Live Wallpaper to Welcome Sheet (Lock
Screen)
In Welcome sheet wallpaper menu, in Live wallpaper
fieldTap imageSET WALLPAPER
・For some images, additional settings are available. Follow
onscreen prompts.
Applying Wallpaper Setting to Welcome Sheet
(Lock Screen)
Changing Shortcuts
In app sheet, (Settings)
Handset Interface
Wallpaper & display
In Welcome sheet wallpaper menu, To reflect the
wallpaper setting
Welcome Sheet
Shortcut
Tap shortcut to change
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Customizing Feel Home
Tap shortcut type (e.g., Application )
Tap/set function to activate with shortcut
Shortcut is set.
Set theme and Wallpaper, set layout of app sheet/desktop
sheet and dock, and rearrange and collect icons/widgets in
folders.
Setting Theme & Wallpaper
Touch & Hold open area of Feel Home
Menu opens.
Home settings
Tap theme (Standard, Color pop or Natural)
Tap image, color, pattern, etc.
Theme and Wallpaper are set.
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Feel Home Operations
Showing/Hiding Icon Background
Touch & Hold open area of Feel HomeHome settings
Tap graphic above Visible or Invisible
Setting Image as Wallpaper
Touch & Hold open area of Feel HomeHome settings
Tap graphic above From listFollow onscreen
prompts
Using Image Set in Wallpaper under Wallpaper &
Display Menu
Touch & Hold open area of Feel HomeHome settings
Tap graphic above Wallpaper
Viewing Tutorial on Feel Home in Let's Try!
Application
Touch & Hold open area of Feel HomeHome settings
View for Let's Try!
Rearranging App Sheet Pages
Touch & Hold open area of app sheet
Handset Interface
Menu opens.
Edit pages
Showing/Hiding Dock
Touch & Hold open area of Feel HomeHome settings
/ for Display Dock
・
Tap to toggle on (), to toggle off
().
Showing/Hiding Guide Tab when Switching to
App Sheet/Desktop Sheet
Touch & Hold open area of Feel HomeHome settings
/ for Show guide tab
・
Tap to toggle on (), to toggle off
().
Setting Home Position
Touch & Hold open area of Feel HomeHome settings
Apps Sheet / Desktop Sheet in Home Position
Settings
Drag page up/down to target location
MOVE
Pages are rearranged.
・Alternatively, Pinch app sheet to rearrange pages.
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Moving Icons/Widgets
In Feel Home, Touch & Hold icon/widget
Drag to target location
Release to place icon/widget.
・To a folder: Drag icon to target folder.
Hiding Applications
Changing Icon Layout
Change layout of icons in app sheet (columns/rows per
screen).
Touch & Hold open area of Feel Home
Menu opens.
Home settings
Touch & Hold open area of app sheetApplication view
setting for application to hide
・
Tap to show application again. Icon appears at end
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.
(Handset does not support Video Call.)
VoLTE/HD Voice
Support for VoLTE/HD Voice
Handset supports VoLTE and HD Voice for high-quality call
sound.
VoLTE (Voice over LTE)
VoLTE 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 ring tones
sound are possible (requires separate subscription).
To use VoLTE, it is necessary for handset and the
counterpart model to satisfy the following conditions:
・VoLTE-compatible model from SoftBank.
・Within the SoftBank 4G LTE (FDD LTE) service area.
* VoLTE unavailable while outside the SoftBank 4G LTE
(FDD-LTE) area and during international roaming.
・
VoLTE voice call is enabled () in Network settings.
・
Use 4G is enabled () in Cellular networks.
Use onscreen dialpad to enter number
・Include area code for landline numbers.
・
To correct number, Tap to delete digit(s), then enter
correct number.
CALL
Handset dials the number.
HD Voice
A wider range of audio tone is supported than conventional
models, for more natural-quality voice calls.
・The counterpart model must be an HD Voice-compatible
model from SoftBank.
・HD Voice calls can be made with VoLTE or 3G
connections.
Placing Calls
In app sheet, (Basic) (Phone)Dial
・Call begins when other party answers.
To end call, End call
Call ends.
・After calls to/from numbers not saved in Address Book, a
window to add an unsaved number to Address Book appears.
Follow onscreen prompts.
Dialpad window opens.
・
When missed call window appears, Tap .
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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
When Hold / Mute / Speakerphone is set, function is
available if Grip Magic is enabled.
Setting Screen Background, Etc. Shown during
Calls
In Call Settings, Calling display settingsFollow
onscreen prompts
Editing SMS Message to Send to Caller when
Unable to Answer
In Call Settings, Quick responsesTap message to
editEnter messageOK
Setting/Canceling Answer Phone
In Call Settings, Answer phoneAnswer phone
Mannermode / ON / OFF
Setting Answering Message for Answer Phone
In Call Settings, Answer phoneAnswering message
settingNormal / Drive / Public
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Setting Answering Time for Answer Phone
In Call Settings, Answer phoneAnswer time
settingSelect timeSET
Address Book
Save phone numbers and email addresses as well as birthdays,
nicknames, etc.
Set ringtones for each contact as needed.
Enabling to End Call
In Call Settings, Power key ends call
・
Tap Power key ends call to toggle on ()/off ().
Setting Call Method for Internet Calls when
Connected by Wi-Fi
In Call Settings, Internet callTap method
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.
・Set up an email account beforehand.
・Sending/receiving email on handset syncs handset and
mail server; sent/received messages (in the POP protocol,
received messages only) are also accessible from PCs.
Set Now
Wi-Fi connection setup is complete.
・
To perform setup later, Tap Set Later .
・
Perform the following steps when using (Hangouts) for
sending/receiving messages.
OK
・
To perform later, Tap Later .
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OKAirplane mode ()
OK
Importing Messages from a Standard Messaging
App via Menu Items
If you Tap Later at initial startup, transfer messages
received from a standard messaging app as follows.
In thread list, Common SettingsMail
Save&LoadExport/ImportFollow onscreen
prompts
Cautions for Sending/Receiving S! Mail
Using Wi-Fi
International S! Mail Transmission Fees
Transmission fees apply when sending international S! Mail
messages even if Wi-Fi is in use.
Messaging & Internet
S! Mail Reception while Display is Turned Off
(Screen Lock Active)
To receive S! Mail messages using Wi-Fi even when Display
is turned off (Screen lock active), disable Wi-Fi sleep
policy ( Never ) in Wi-Fi settings.
OKAirplane mode ()
YES
Initial setup is complete.
Initial Setup
Completing Wi-Fi Connection Setup for S! Mail
via Menu Items
If you Tap Set Later at initial startup, complete setup
to send/receive S! Mail using Wi-Fi as follows.
In thread list, Send/Receive SettingsWi-Fi
Connection
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Sending S! Mail/SMS
Sending S! Mail/SMS
In app sheet, (Basic) (Mail)
Select recipient(s)OK
・
Tap Phonebook , Outgoing History , Incoming History ,
or Mail Group to change the recipient list.
・
After setting recipients, Tap to check recipients'
phone numbers/email addresses or set them to Cc/Bcc.
・If recipients are set to Cc/Bcc, the message is sent as S!
Mail.
・
To delete a recipient, Tap and then .
Alternatively, Tap and then Delete recipient .
・Alternatively, enter phone numbers or email addresses in
Recipient field directly.
Phonebook / Outgoing History / Incoming History /
Mail Group
・
Tap Phonebook , Outgoing History , or Incoming
History to select recipients from Address Book, Outgoing
History, or Incoming History.
・
Tap Mail Group to select a mail group and set all the
members on the list as recipients.
Tap Subject field/Text entry fieldEnter subject/text
・
Tap to attach a file.
・If a subject is entered or a file is attached, the message is
sent as S! Mail.
Send
S! Mail/SMS is sent.
・Failed S! Mail/SMS messages are saved as drafts.
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Sending S! Mail/SMS
S! Mail and SMS Switching
S! Mail and SMS may automatically switch at sending,
depending on whether a subject is entered, text length,
etc.
・When creating a message, check which it will be sent as
at top of Display.
・"S! Mail" appears: message is sent as S! Mail.
・"SMS" appears: message is sent as SMS.
・
In app sheet, (Basic) (Mail)
Common SettingsSMS/S! Mail Automatic
Switching () to allow selection between (S!
Mail) and (SMS) when creating a message.
About Drafts
If is Tapped while creating S! Mail or SMS, the
message is saved as a draft.
Drafts are saved to Draft Box in folder list, and are
indicated as in thread list. Open an S! Mail/SMS draft
to edit and send it.
Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS
Handset receives S! Mail/SMS messages automatically by
default. Optionally, retrieve messages manually, and also
retrieve all messages saved on the server.
Opening New S! Mail/SMS
When message arrives, new message notification and
Notification Indicator appear.
Tap notification twice
Messaging & Internet
S! Mail/SMS message window opens.
・To open new message from Notification Indicator, Drag
Status Bar down for Notifications Window, then Tap
corresponding notification.
・For two or more new messages, thread list opens.
Spam Mail
Set spam filtering to save messages from senders not in
Address Book to Spam mail. New message notification does
not appear. To check messages saved to Spam mail:
・To open message drafts or unsent messages, Tap a thread
indicated by to open thread details including draft/
unsent messages.
Tap message
S! Mail/SMS message window opens.
Widgets
Deleting Threads in Thread List
In thread list, Touch & Hold threadDelete
・To select several threads, Touch & Hold first thread, and
then Tap other threads.
Deleting Messages in Thread Details
In thread details, Touch & Hold a message
Delete
Reporting Spam in Thread Details
In thread details, Touch & Hold a messageYes
・Only one message can be selected.
Reporting Spam in S! Mail/SMS Message Window
In S! Mail/SMS message window, Declare Spam
Yes
Listing Addresses of Sender/Recipients in
Thread Details
Add widget to desktop sheet to check message
information. Widgets appear in simple (top of Display)
and detailed (bottom of Display) views. Check number
of unread messages in simple view. Check date/time and
preview of messages in addition to number of unread
messages in detailed view. Content of latest message
appears if all messages are read.
In thread details, List Address
Listing Addresses of Sender/Recipients in S!
Mail/SMS Message Window
In S! Mail/SMS message window,
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Replying to S! Mail/SMS
In S! Mail/SMS message window, /
Enter textSend
Using Gmail
Use Google's webmail service as well as your work/personal
email.
Setting an Account
Account setup menu does not appear if you are already signed
in to a Google Account.
When message arrives, notification appears in Welcome sheet
(lock screen).
In Welcome sheet (lock screen), Tap notification twice
Message window opens.
・For two or more new messages, message list opens; Tap one.
・
If screen is unlocked, or appears on Status Bar.
Drag Status Bar down, then Tap notification.
Message is sent.
Message Composition Operations
Adding Cc/Bcc Recipients
In message composition window, in Recipient field
Enter recipient
Attaching Files
In message composition window, on Action Bar
Attach fileSelect applicationSelect file
Opening Gmail
In app sheet, (Google) (Gmail)
Message list opens.
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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.
Tap message
Message window opens.
Operations when Opening Messages
Replying to Messages
In message window, Create message on
Action Bar
・
To reply to all, Reply all .
・
Alternatively, to reply, Tap Reply or Reply all below
message.
Forwarding Messages
Messaging & Internet
In message window, for message to forward
ForwardCreate message on Action Bar
・
Alternatively, to forward, Tap Forward below message.
Resetting Messages as Unread
In message window, on Action Bar
・
Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message ()
on Action Bar on Action Bar to reset as
unread.
Deleting Messages
In message window, on Action Bar
・
Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message ()
on Action Bar to delete.
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Using Email
Setting an Account
To use email, enter username (user ID), password, server name,
etc. for account setup.
In app sheet, (Email)
Account setup menu appears (if no account is set up).
Follow onscreen prompts to set up account
Creating/Sending Email
In app sheet, (Email)
Message list opens.
Email setup is complete.
Message composition window opens.
Enter recipient, subject and text on Action Bar
Message is sent.
Message Composition Operations
Adding Cc/Bcc Recipients
In message composition window, in Recipient field
Enter recipient
Attaching Files
In message composition window, on Action Bar
Attach fileSelect applicationSelect file
Saving Current Message as Draft
In message composition window, on Action Bar
Save draft
Discarding Current Message
While creating message, on Action BarDiscard
DISCARD
Opening New Email
When message arrives, notification appears in Welcome sheet
(lock screen).
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Opening Email
In app sheet, (Email)
In Welcome sheet (lock screen), Tap notification twice
Message window opens.
・For two or more new messages, message list opens; Tap one.
・
If screen is unlocked, appears on Status Bar. Drag
Status Bar down, then Tap notification.
Message list opens.
Tap message
Message window opens.
Operations when Opening Messages
Replying to Messages
In message window, Create message on
Action Bar
・
To reply to all, Reply all .
Messaging & Internet
Forwarding Messages
In message window, for message to forward
ForwardCreate message on Action Bar
Resetting Messages as Unread
In message window, on Action Bar
・
Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message ()
on Action Bar on Action Bar to reset as
unread.
Deleting Messages
In message window, on Action BarOK
・
Alternatively, in message list, Tap icon for message ()
on Action BarOK to delete.
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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.
Using the Internet (Chrome)
Enter search terms or URLs for easy Internet access.
SSL & TLS
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security
(TLS) are encryption protocols that secure Internet
transmissions of important/sensitive information such
as credit card numbers and corporate secrets, providing
protection against online threats (eavesdropping,
falsification, impersonation, etc.).
SSL/TLS Caution
When opening a secured page, users must decide as their
responsibility whether or not to open the page with use of
SSL/TLS. SoftBank Corp. and the Certification Authorities
Symantec Website Security G.K. and Cybertrust make no
guarantees whatsoever to users regarding security of SSL/
TLS.
Tap Text entry field at top of DisplayEnter search term
or URL
Search results or webpage opens.
URLs in Messages
Tap URL in a message (e.g., SMS) to activate (Chrome).
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Chrome Operations
Signing in to My SoftBank
Access My SoftBank to check service charges or reward
points, change contract details (subscribed price plan,
optional services, etc.), check handset email address, use
anti-spam settings, etc.
In Chrome, BookmarksMy SoftBank
Follow onscreen prompts
Searching within Current Webpage
In Chrome, Find in pageEnter search text
Search results are highlighted.
Saving (Downloading) Images
In Chrome, Touch & Hold imageSave image
・
Open saved (downloaded) image from (Downloads),
(Album), etc.
Adding Bookmarks
In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)
Chrome activates.
Open target webpage
Messaging & Internet
Opening Saved (Downloaded) Image, Etc.
In app sheet, (Tools) (Downloads)Tap
image, etc.
Add bookmark window opens.
Check/edit Name, URL, etc.Save
Current webpage is saved as a bookmark.
Bookmark Operations
Editing Bookmarks
In Chrome, BookmarksTouch & Hold
bookmarkEdit bookmarkEditSave
Deleting Bookmarks
In Chrome, BookmarksTouch & Hold
bookmarkDelete bookmark
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Opening Bookmarks
In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)
Chrome activates.
Bookmarks
Checking Browsing History
In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)
Chrome activates.
History
Bookmark window opens.
Tap bookmark
Corresponding webpage opens.
History window opens.
Tap record
Webpage opens.
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Opening New Tabs
Open multiple webpages in different tabs to switch between
them easily.
In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)
Chrome activates.
New tab
Another tab opens.
Setting Chrome
Make Chrome settings. Settable items are the following.
ItemDescription
Sign in to
Chrome
Search engineSelect a search engine.
Merge tabs
and apps
Autofill forms
Save
passwords
Home pageSet a homepage.
Privacy
AccessibilitySet text size, etc.
Site settings
Data Saver
About Chrome
Sign in to your Google Account and make
settings for tabs, bookmarks, history, etc.
View account information.
Set whether to show tab browsing history
in application usage history.
Enable or disable automatic form entry, or
edit address and credit card information.
Enable or disable the saving of user
names and passwords by webpages,
confirm/delete webpages that have saved
passwords, etc.
Set whether to show a hint 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 webpages before reading
them.
View version information, etc. about
Chrome.
Messaging & Internet
Tab Operations
Opening Recent Tabs
In Chrome, Recent tabsTap tab
Viewing Webpages without Leaving Browsing
History, Cookies, Etc.
In Chrome, New incognito tab
In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)
Chrome activates.
SettingsSet items
Settings are made.
・For some items, additional settings may appear when
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 may prevent Camera from focusing
or cause blurred images. Clean Lens with a soft cloth
beforehand.
Aim External Camera at subject
・Drag up/down to adjust brightness.
・Drag left/right or Pinch/Spread to adjust zoom.
・Tap subject for focus lock.
・To cancel focus lock, Tap area outside the focus mark.
・Focus lock is not available if Focus settings is set to
AF OFF .
Avoid Direct Sunlight Exposure
Exposing Lens area to direct sunlight for extended periods
may damage color filter, altering images.
Continuous Recording Time
Recording capacity is 2 GB per file (recording stops when
exceeded). To continue recording, start another session.
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 app sheet, (Basic) (SH Camera)
/Volume Up Key/Volume Down Key
Shutter sound plays; photo is saved to handset memory.
・If focus is locked, alternatively, Tap the focus mark to
capture photo.
・
To capture photos in succession, Press /Volume Up Key/
Volume Down Key for 1+ seconds.
Photo Capture Caution
External Camera uses color to track subjects; may not
correctly track faintly colored subjects or ones similar to
background color.
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Recording Videos
In app sheet, (Basic) (SH Camera)
Aim External Camera at subject
Video Recording Caution
External Camera uses color to track subjects; may not
correctly track faintly colored subjects or ones similar to
background color.
Camera
・Drag up/down to adjust brightness.
・Drag left/right or Pinch/Spread to adjust zoom.
・
To capture photos while recording video, Tap .
・Tap subject for focus lock.
・To cancel, Tap area outside the focus mark.
・Available when Focus settings is set to Face AF .
・If Focus settings is set to Macro , focus is locked in
the center of Viewfinder.
Tone sounds and recording stops; video is saved to handset
memory.
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Recording Slow-Motion Videos
In app sheet, (Basic) (SH Camera)
Slow Video
Aim External Camera at subject
・Drag up/down to adjust brightness.
・Drag left/right or Pinch/Spread to adjust zoom.
・To change frame rate for slow-motion video recording, Tap
or .
Viewfinder Layout
White Balance
Adjust color balance according to the ambient light
source.
ISO Sensitivity
Set light sensitivity according to ambient light level.
NightCatch
Set whether to capture dark scenes more brightly.
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HDR
Set whether to reduce whited-out scenes in backlit or
other high-contrast conditions.
Internal/External Camera switch
Toggle Internal/External Camera.
Some functions/settings are not available for Internal
Camera.
Mobile Light
Change Mobile Light setting.
Settings
Access various Camera settings.
Shooting mode
Change shooting mode.
Record video
Capture photo
Album/thumbnail
Open Album or last captured photo/video.
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Tone sounds and recording stops; slow-motion video is
saved to handset memory.
1 May not appear depending on shooting mode.
2 appears if Time Laps is selected in shooting mode
menu. Tap for setting shooting interval. appears if
Slow Video is selected in shooting mode menu. Tap to
change frame rate for slow-motion video recording.
Troubleshooting
Q. Cannot open Camera/Camera exits suddenly
A. Camera does not open if battery level is low. Charge
handset adequately before using Camera.
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.
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.
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