Sharp Aquos Xx3 mini User Guide

AQUOS Xx3 mini

User Guide

AQUOS Xx3 mini
User Guide Contents

1

Introduction

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

Accessing Instructions on Handset................................... 3

Getting Started

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

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

USIM Card............................................................................ 8

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

Charging Handset..............................................................13

Power On/Off................................................................... 15

Using Touchscreen............................................................ 16

Handset Initial Settings...................................................18

Importing Data from Other Mobiles............................... 19

Basic Operations

Basic Operations...............................................................26

Confirmation when First Activating Applications......... 32

Applications.......................................................................34

Using Recent Apps Window............................................. 35

Handset Phone Number.................................................... 35

Using Manner Mode.......................................................... 36

Using Airplane Mode.........................................................37

Text Entry.........................................................................38

Google Account................................................................. 39

Google Play....................................................................... 41

Security Codes.................................................................. 43

USIM PIN............................................................................44

Turning Off Display (Screen Lock)..................................45

Updating Software........................................................... 46

Handset Interface

Lock Screen Basics........................................................... 48

Home Screen Basics.......................................................... 50

Icons at Display Top (Status Bar)...................................51

Checking Handset Status & Notifications (Notifications

Window/Quick Settings Window).................................... 52

Customizing Home Screen................................................ 54

Capturing Screenshots (Clip Now)...................................60

Scrolling Screen Automatically (ScrollAuto)...................62

Disabling Touch Operation Temporarily (Childlock)....... 63

Phone

Placing/Answering Calls...................................................66

Optional Services..............................................................70

Making Call Settings........................................................ 74

Address Book.................................................................... 75

Hiding Contacts (Secrecy Settings)................................ 77

Messaging & Internet

Messaging.......................................................................... 80

Sending S! Mail/SMS.........................................................80

Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS................................ 82

Using Gmail....................................................................... 84

Using Email........................................................................86

Using the Internet (Chrome)............................................89

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Camera

Capturing Photos/Videos................................................. 94

Music & Images

Listening to Music (Play Music)...................................... 98

Viewing & Managing Photos/Videos (Album)................100

Connectivity

Connecting by Wi-Fi.......................................................104

Using Tethering.............................................................. 107

Using Bluetooth® Function............................................ 108

Global Services

Global Roaming............................................................... 110

Calling from Outside Japan...........................................111

Handset Settings

About Settings............................................................... 116

Notifications Settings................................................... 117

Sound Settings................................................................118

Illumination Settings......................................................120

Display Settings............................................................. 122

Useful Settings...............................................................124

Battery & Energy Saving Settings................................128

Call Settings................................................................... 129

Home Applications Setting............................................ 130

Apps Settings................................................................. 130

Storage Settings.............................................................131

Memory Settings.............................................................132

Data Usage Settings...................................................... 133

More Settings................................................................. 134

Location Settings........................................................... 135

Lock & Security Settings.............................................. 136

Languages & Input Settings.......................................... 141

Backup & Reset.............................................................. 143

Accounts Settings.......................................................... 146

Google Settings.............................................................. 146

Date & Time Settings.................................................... 147

Accessibility Settings.................................................... 148

Printing Settings............................................................150

About Phone....................................................................150

Radio Wave Exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

Information..................................................................... 176

Water & Dust Resistance.............................................. 177

For Assistance

File Storage.....................................................................154

Backup & Restore...........................................................154

Automatic Data Communication & Sync Settings.........155

Troubleshooting.............................................................. 155

Specifications..................................................................157

Warranty & After-Sales Service................................... 159

Customer Service............................................................159

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions.........................................................162

Important Product Information.....................................170

Handset & Hardware Care............................................. 171

General Notes................................................................. 173

Introduction

3

About the User Guide

Thank-you for purchasing this product.

Before Using This Product

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

Descriptions in the User Guide

In the User Guide, most operation descriptions are based on
handset at time of purchase.
Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for app sheet in
Home Screen.
"Confirmation" refers to a window that appears after
operation, such as authentication prompt window, selection
window or caution window.
Some operation descriptions may be omitted.

Accessing Instructions on Handset

View instructions in Guide when unsure of operation or have a
question.
Also, access the FAQ site.

Launching Guide

In app sheet, (Basic) (Guide)

Guide top screen opens.

・

Information on usage of (Guide) appears at initial

startup. Follow onscreen prompts.

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."
"603SH" here refers to this mobile phone "AQUOS Xx3 mini."

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Showing Status Bar Indicator

Show indicator to launch Guide from Notifications Window.

In app sheet, (Basic) (Guide)

Guide top screen opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Indicator

Launching Guide from Notifications
Window

Launch the Guide quickly for how to use functions, etc. when
indicator is set to appear.

Drag Status Bar down

Notifications Window opens.

Guide

on BACK

Indicator is shown.

Guide top screen opens.

Using Guide

Item Description

Open Guide

Enter

information
to search for

Most

viewed items

Glossary

FAQ

Check how to operate handset by
category.

Search for items in Guide.

Most viewed items appear here randomly.
Tap an item to open it in User Guide.

Look up unfamiliar terms.

Check frequently asked questions, and
quickly access the FAQ mobile site.

Getting Started

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

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

USIM Card............................................................................ 8

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

Charging Handset..............................................................13

Power On/Off................................................................... 15

Using Touchscreen............................................................ 16

Handset Initial Settings...................................................18

Importing Data from Other Mobiles............................... 19

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Package Contents

Package Contents

・Handset (AQUOS Xx3 mini)

・Battery is built into handset.

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

Parts & Functions

Handset (Front)

Name Description

Front

Camera

Proximity/

Light Sensor

Display

Mobile

Light

Earpiece

Charging/

Notification
Lamp

Use to shoot photos or videos of yourself.

Proximity Sensor prevents Touchscreen
misoperation during calls. Light Sensor
adjusts Display brightness according to
ambient light.

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

Use as a light when shooting photos/
videos with Front Camera.

Hear the other party's voice here.

Illuminates while charging or for incoming
calls/messages and notifications.

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Handset (Back and Sides)

Name Description

Mic

(Recorder Mic)

Camera

Mobile

Light

FeliCa mark

External

Connection
Jack

Mic/

Recorder Mic

Strap

Eyelet

Earphones-

Microphone
Jack

Card Slot

Speaker

Use while recording videos or when talking
through Speakerphone.

Shoot photos or videos.

Use as a camera flash, flashlight, etc.

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

Connect AC Adaptor or Micro USB Cable
here.

Talk to the other party here. Also use
while recording videos or when talking to
emopa.

Attach straps here.

Connect TV Antenna Cable or Earphones
with Mic (optional accessory) here.

Insert/remove SD Card and USIM Card.

Listen to music, video sound, TV, etc.

Handset Keys

Name Description

Volume Up

Key

Volume

Down Key

Shutter

Key

(Power Key)

Increase volume.

Decrease volume. Long Press in lock screen
to activate/cancel Manner mode.

Shoot photos. Long Press to activate

(SHCamera). Press twice with Display

on to activate Front Camera, specified
shooting mode, etc.

Turn Display off/on. Long Press for power
on/off or reboot.

Getting Started

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USIM Card

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

Handling USIM Card

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

IC (gold) chip

USIM Card Cautions

About USIM Card

Observe the following when using USIM Card.

・Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if

your USIM Card or handset (USIM Card inserted) is lost/
stolen. For details, contact Customer Service.

・Customer is responsible for any damage caused by

inserting USIM Card in an other-brand IC card reader, etc.
SoftBank Corp. is not responsible in such case.

・It is recommended that you back up information that is

saved on USIM Card. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for
damages from saved information that is lost.

・Always power off handset before inserting/removing

USIM Card.

・Note that USIM Card specifications and performance may

change without notice.

・Return USIM Card to SoftBank Corp. when canceling

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

purposes.

Inserting USIM Card

Always power off beforehand.

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

Card without setting it in USIM Tray.

Open Card Slot Cap by hooking a finger on notch (○)

Pull out USIM Tray

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

result. Gently pull it out horizontally by hooking a finger on
it.

Set USIM Card in USIM Tray

・Place gently, noting orientation of USIM Card (notch/IC

(gold) chip facing up).

・Make sure USIM Card is in USIM Tray. Inserting USIM Tray

with USIM Card on its edge may cause damage.

Insert USIM Tray into USIM Card Slot (right opening)

About IMEI Sheet

IMEI Sheet ( ) can be found when Card Slot Cap is open.

Do not pull out IMEI Sheet.

・Insert gently all the way horizontally, noting orientation of

USIM Tray.

・Do not insert USIM Tray upside down.

Removing USIM Card

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Close Card Slot Cap

・

Push Card Clot Cap as shown ( and ) to close, then

push it firmly all the way from circled area (○) to hinge as

shown ( ) so that there is no gap between handset and

Card Slot Cap.

Always power off beforehand.

Getting Started

Open Card Slot Cap by hooking a finger on notch (○)

Pull out USIM Tray

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

result. Gently pull it out horizontally by hooking a finger on
it.

Remove USIM Card

Insert USIM Tray into USIM Card Slot (right opening)

・Do not insert USIM Tray at an angle; damage may result.

Insert gently all the way horizontally, noting orientation of
USIM Tray.

・Do not insert USIM Tray upside down.

Close Card Slot Cap

・

Push Card Clot Cap as shown ( and ) to close, then

push it firmly all the way from circled area (○) to hinge as

shown ( ) so that there is no gap between handset and

Card Slot Cap.

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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.

Internal Storage and SD Card

Handset supports SD Card up to 256 GB. Some SD Cards may
not operate properly.
Internal storage can be used for saving data including system
data, applications, and video and photos taken with Camera.

Internal Storage/SD Card Cautions

Data on Internal Storage/SD Card

Data on internal storage/SD Card may be lost/altered
due to accidents, malfunctions, repairs, handset upgrade/
replacement, mishandling, etc. Back up important data
regularly. SoftBank Corp. is not liable for any damages

resulting from loss/alteration of data.
・Do not insert or remove SD Card forcefully.
・Do not touch terminals or expose them to metal objects.
・Never power off while reading or writing data.
・Make sure not to erase or overwrite data accidentally.

microSDXC Card

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.

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 app sheet, (Basic) (SHCamera)

COMMON Save To microSD

About IMEI Sheet

IMEI Sheet ( ) can be found when Card Slot Cap is open.

Do not pull out IMEI Sheet.

SD Card Caution

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

Inserting SD Card

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Formatting SD Card

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 app sheet, (Settings)

Getting Started

Open Card Slot Cap by hooking a finger on notch (○)

Insert SD Card into SD Card Slot (left opening)

・Insert SD Card with terminals facing down gently all the

way horizontally.

Close Card Slot Cap

Storage

microSD

・

Push Card Clot Cap as shown ( and ) to close, then

push it firmly all the way from circled area (○) to hinge as

shown ( ) so that there is no gap between handset and

Card Slot Cap.

Storage settings

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Format

ERASE & FORMAT

Unmounting SD Card

In app sheet, (Settings)

Storage

Enter Operation Password OK

・If Operation Password is unset, follow onscreen prompts.

DONE

All data on SD Card is erased.

SD Card is unmounted.

・

To mount SD Card again, microSD MOUNT .

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Removing SD Card

Always unmount SD Card beforehand.

Open Card Slot Cap by hooking a finger on notch (○)

Remove SD Card

・Press in on SD Card slightly and release finger; SD Card pops

out. Pull out gently horizontally.

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.

Getting Started

Close Card Slot Cap

・

Push Card Clot Cap as shown ( and ) to close, then

push it firmly all the way from circled area (○) to hinge as

shown ( ) so that there is no gap between handset and

Card Slot Cap.

Battery Cautions

Storage

To help maintain performance and life of Internal Battery,
do not store in the following conditions (battery level

should be at approximately 40% for optimal storage).
・Full (immediately after charging is complete)
・Exhausted (too low to power on handset)

Bulges of Internal Battery

Depending on use, bulges may appear near end of battery

life; this does not affect safety.

Internal Battery Replacement

Internal Battery is a consumable item; may need to be

replaced if operating time shortens noticeably. Internal

Battery is not user replaceable; its replacement incurs fees

and requires handset submission to a SoftBank Shop or

other appropriate servicer. For details, contact a SoftBank

Shop or SoftBank Customer Support, General Information.

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About Charging

The following charging options are available.

Charging

Option

AC Adaptor

USB charging

Connect handset and AC Adaptor (sold
separately) directly.

Connect handset and a PC with Micro USB
Cable (optional accessory).

Description

Charging/Notification Lamp

Charging/Notification Lamp illuminates red while charging;
illuminates green when charge is almost full.
Charging/Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.

・If Charging/Notification Lamp is blinking, charging is not

working properly. Make sure that you are using Charger
and products specified by SoftBank Corp. If you are using
specified products only, contact a SoftBank Shop or
SoftBank Customer Support, General Information.

Charging with AC Adaptor

Purchase and use ZSDBA4 (Micro USB Quick Charge™ 2.0 AC
Adaptor)1 or ZSDBA6 (Micro USB 1.0 A AC Adaptor)2.
For information on other peripheral devices, see SoftBank
Website.
The following explains how to charge handset using ZSDBA4
(Micro USB Quick Charge™ 2.0 AC Adaptor).
1 SB-AC12-HDQC (SoftBank SELECTION Qualcomm® Quick
Charge™ 2.0 AC Adaptor for smartphones)
2 SB-AC13-HDMU (SoftBank SELECTION Micro USB 1.0 A AC
Adaptor for smartphones)

Insert Micro USB plug of AC Adaptor into External Connection
Jack

Charging Cautions

Water Resistance

AC Adaptor (sold separately) and Micro USB Cable (optional
accessory) are not waterproof. Never connect Micro USB
plug while handset or Charger is wet.
Handset is water resistant; however, if Micro USB plug
is inserted while it is wet, liquid (tap water, beverage,
sea water, pet urine, etc.) or a foreign object adhered to
handset or Micro USB plug may cause overheating, burnout,
fire, malfunction, burns, etc. due to electric shock, short­circuiting, etc.

Handling Cords

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

About Charging Abroad

SoftBank Corp. is not liable for problems resulting from
charging handset abroad.

・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,

External Connection Jack may be damaged. Check contours
and orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs
(○) facing down.

Raise plug on AC Adaptor and plug into household AC outlet

Charging/Notification Lamp illuminates once charging

starts.

・Charging/Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.

After charging, remove Micro USB plug from External
Connection Jack, then unplug AC Adaptor and lower plug

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Charging by PC

Connect handset to a PC with Micro USB Cable (SHDDL1;
optional accessory).

・Make sure that PC is turned on.
・Charging may not be possible/take a long time depending on

connection and PC conditions.

・Never connect Micro USB plug while handset or Micro USB

Cable is wet.

Insert Micro USB plug of Micro USB Cable into External
Connection Jack

・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,

External Connection Jack may be damaged. Check contours
and orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs
(○) facing down.

Power On/Off

Powering On

Getting Started

Long Press 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 "Handset

Initial Settings."

Insert USB plug of Micro USB Cable into USB port on PC

Charging/Notification Lamp illuminates once charging

starts.

・Charging/Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.

After charging, remove Micro USB Cable from handset and PC

Drag or up

Home Screen appears.

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Powering Off

(Long Press)

Power off

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 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

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

Handset powers off.

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.

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Touch & Hold

Contact Display lightly; release finger when screen changes.

Drag

Touch icon or other item lightly, move it where desired, and
release finger.

Pinch/Spread

Contact Display lightly, then move fingers toward each other
(Pinch) or away from each other (Spread).

Getting Started

Flick

Contact Display lightly, then brush screen up/down or left/
right.

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Handset Initial Settings

When powering on the first time, an initial settings wizard
appears for optionally making Wi-Fi, Google™ account, and
other settings. Follow onscreen instructions to set items.
Insert USIM Card before powering on handset.

Making Initial Settings

Depending on your environment, screen content, setting items
and steps may differ.
Follow onscreen prompts on your handset.

Tap 日本語(日本) English GET STARTED

・

To place an emergency call, Tap EMERGENCY .

・

To set visual assistance, Tap VISION SETTINGS . See

"Accessibility Settings" for details.

Set up a Google Account

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

To skip Google Account setup, Tap SKIP .

NEXT

Not now SKIP ANYWAY

Set up as new

・To copy data from another mobile with Google account

settings, Tap Keep your apps & data . Follow onscreen

prompts.

Set Wi-Fi items

・

To set up Screen lock option, select Pattern , Lock No.

or Password . See "Lock & Security Settings" for details.

Set up later

Handset restarts.

・Follow onscreen prompts.
・

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

setup / Don't use any network for setup . Continue by

following onscreen prompts.

・

To add another mail address, Tap Add another email

account . Follow onscreen prompts.

・

To set up payment information, Tap Add payment method

, then select Use SoftBank billing or Add credit or debit

card . Continue by following onscreen prompts.

Set up My SoftBank

Importing Data from Other Mobiles

Import data from other mobiles, etc. using Bluetooth® or SD
Card.

Enabling Bluetooth® Function

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Getting Started

Initial settings are complete.

・

To skip My SoftBank setup, Tap Later .

In app sheet, (Settings) Bluetooth

Bluetooth® menu opens.

Off

Bluetooth® is enabled ( On ).

・

To disable Bluetooth®, Tap On ( Off ).

Bluetooth® Connection Operations

Renaming Handset Name that Appears on Other
Devices

In Bluetooth® menu, Rename this device Enter

name RENAME

・Available when Bluetooth® is enabled.

Setting Whether to Give Priority to aptX

In Bluetooth® menu, Qualcomm® aptX™ /

at the right end of aptX line OK

・Available when Bluetooth® is enabled.
・

Tap to toggle off ( ), to toggle on ( ).

・Changes are applied to devices connected after setting

changes are made. Disconnect and reconnect handset to
devices to apply changes.

®

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Troubleshooting

Q. Cannot use Bluetooth

A. Handset may be in Airplane mode. If in Airplane mode,

Bluetooth® function is disabled. Bluetooth® function
can be enabled again after placing handset in Airplane
mode.

®

Bluetooth® Cautions

Connection

Bluetooth® connection may not be possible with some
Bluetooth® devices. In addition, noise may interfere with
wireless or handsfree conversations.

File Transfer

Files may not appear correctly on recipient devices.

Pairing Bluetooth® Devices

Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth® devices. Paired
Bluetooth® devices can be connected easily.

・Enable Bluetooth® on handset and set target devices to be

discoverable first.

In app sheet, (Settings) Bluetooth

Bluetooth® menu opens; found Bluetooth® devices appear

in Available devices field.

・

If target device does not appear, Refresh to try

searching again.

Tap target device Follow onscreen prompts for

authentication

Pairing completes; handset connects to some devices (e.g.,

handsfree devices) automatically.

・Authentication procedure varies by device. Passkey entry

may be required.

・Passkey is a 1 to 16-digit number or a set of characters/

symbols required for authentication between handset and
other devices.

・Paired devices appear in Paired devices field.

Pairing Operations

Renaming Paired Devices

In Bluetooth® menu, for target device Enter

name OK

・Available when Bluetooth® is enabled.

Unpairing Devices

In Bluetooth® menu, for target device FORGET

・Available when Bluetooth® is enabled.

Connecting to Bluetooth® Devices by Service

In Bluetooth® menu, for target device Tap item

OK

・Available when Bluetooth® is enabled.
・Available when handset is paired with a device that

supports corresponding service.

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Connecting to Paired Bluetooth® Devices

In app sheet, (Settings) Bluetooth

Bluetooth® menu opens.

・Paired Bluetooth® devices appear in Paired devices field.

Tap target device

Handset connects to the device.

Connection by Accepting Connection
Requests

Receiving Data via Bluetooth® (e.g.,
Address Book)

When data reception request arrives, notification appears in
lock screen. To receive data:

Tap Bluetooth® share notification twice

・

In Home Screen, appears on Status Bar. Drag Status Bar

down, then Tap Bluetooth® share notification.

ACCEPT

Getting Started

Handset automatically accepts connection requests from
paired devices. For unpaired devices, set handset to be
discoverable, then perform pairing operation on other
devices. When connection request arrives, follow onscreen
prompts.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

After data reception, Drag Status Bar down

Notifications Window opens.

Tap Bluetooth® share notification Tap file Register

of data JUST ONCE / ALWAYS

Data is saved.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
・

To always use selected option, Tap ALWAYS .

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Opening Files Received by Bluetooth

®

Transfer

In Bluetooth® menu, Show received files Tap

file Follow onscreen prompts

Importing Contacts via Bluetooth® (Data
Transfer)

Import contacts from other mobiles using Bluetooth®.

・Enable Bluetooth® beforehand.

In app sheet, (Settings)

Backup & reset Data transfer

Data transfer window opens.

・

In Data transfer window, Tap Function information to

view a video tutorial (Japanese) on Sharp Website.

Data import Import phonebook data from smartphone.

・If SD Card is not inserted or there is no backup file on

inserted SD Card, Select device to import from window
appears. Follow onscreen prompts.

Follow onscreen prompts

Import of contacts is complete.

Caution for Importing Data

Import is not available if there is only a little free space
in internal storage. Process stops if Battery runs low.
Operate with adequate battery charge whenever possible.

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Importing Data from SD Card (Data
Transfer)

Import data (Address Book, Mail, Schedule (Calendar), Notepad,
User/Learning dictionary, emopa) saved to SD Card on other
mobiles or handset to handset.

・Insert SD Card containing a backup file beforehand. See

"Inserting SD Card" for details.

・Address Book data (contacts) may not be imported correctly

depending on the device used for saving them.

In app sheet, (Settings)

Getting Started

Backup & reset Data transfer

Data transfer window opens.

・

In Data transfer window, Tap Function information to

view a video tutorial (Japanese) on Sharp Website.

Data import Import

・If SD Card is not inserted or there is no backup file on

inserted SD Card, Select device to import from window
appears. Follow onscreen prompts.

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Tap item to import Tap file to import Add

registration / Delete and register

・

When Mail is selected, Mail application activates. Follow

onscreen prompts.

YES

Import starts.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Complete

Import is complete.

Cautions for Importing Data

Import is not available if there is only a little free space
in internal storage. Process stops if Battery runs low.
Operate with adequate battery charge whenever possible.
When importing User/Learning dictionary (S-Shoin),
existing User/Learning dictionary (S-Shoin) data in internal
storage is deleted.

Basic Operations

Basic Operations...............................................................26

Confirmation when First Activating Applications......... 32

Applications.......................................................................34

Using Recent Apps Window............................................. 35

Handset Phone Number.................................................... 35

Using Manner Mode.......................................................... 36

Using Airplane Mode.........................................................37

Text Entry.........................................................................38

Google Account................................................................. 39

Google Play....................................................................... 41

Security Codes.................................................................. 43

USIM PIN............................................................................44

Turning Off Display (Screen Lock)..................................45

Updating Software........................................................... 46

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Basic Operations

Lock Screen

After a period of inactivity, Display turns off to save battery
power (Screen lock active).

Press to open lock screen; screen can be unlocked.

・Lock screen also appears at power on.

To unlock screen and use handset, Drag or up. For

details on lock screen, see "Lock Screen Basics."

Navigation Bar

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

Name Description

(Back

key)

(Home

key)

(Recents

key)

(Keyboard
key)

(Menu

key)

Return to the previous screen. Appears

as for onscreen keyboard; Tap to

close keyboard.

Return to Home Screen.

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

Change keyboard/input method. Appears
when keyboard is open.

Open menu. Appears for some applications.

Home Screen

Most operations start from Home Screen. Activate
applications, change handset settings, etc. (To change Home
Screen, switch to another home screen app.)
Activate most applications from app sheet in Home Screen. See
"Home Screen Basics" for details.

Selecting Options and Navigating
Screens

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

・

To return to the previous screen, Tap .

・

To return to Home Screen, Tap at Display bottom.

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Menu Operations

Tap at Display top or bottom for available settings and

items.

・Screens may also have settings and items that are available

by Touching & Holding Display.

Handset Settings and Making Settings

In app sheet, Tap (Settings) to customize the operation of

handset functions.

・

Checkbox ( / ) or switch ( / ) appears for

some options. Tap to enable ( / ) or disable ( /

) option.

Basic Operations

・Drag/Flick slider, spinner, etc. to adjust some settings. If

available, Tap for additional settings.

Portrait Orientation & Landscape
Orientation

The screen changes to landscape orientation when handset is
rotated sideways.

・Depending on the current screen, the orientation may not

change even by changing handset orientation.

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Multi-Window

Split screen to view and operate two applications.
Activate the two applications beforehand. Viewing and

operating (Address Book) and (Phone) is described as

an example.

Recent apps window opens.

Exiting Multi-Window

Touch & Hold or Drag pane bar ( ) up/down

Touch & Hold application to operate Drag to top of

Display

Multi-Window opens.

・Dragged application opens at Display top.

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

Tap application

・Activate application beforehand.

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One-Handed Operation (ShrinkScreen)

Shrink screen for easier one-handed operation.

Recent apps window opens.

(ShrinkScreen)

Enlarging Part of Screen (Magnifier)

Enlarge part of the screen.

Basic Operations

Recent apps window opens.

(Magnifier)

Screen shrinks.

About ShrinkScreen

Some screens may not be shrunk.
Full-screen view is restored when screen orientation is
changed to landscape or when Display turns off.

Shrunk Screen Operations

Moving Shrunk Screen

In shrunk screen, Drag screen to change its

position OK

Enlarging/Reducing Shrunk Screen Size

In shrunk screen, Pinch or Spread screen OK

Restoring Full-Screen View

Magnifier activates; part of the screen is enlarged

(enlarged area).

・Drag enlarged area to target position.

About Magnifier

User interface items in enlarged area are selectable;
selecting an item exits Magnifier.

Exiting Magnifier

Tap enlarged area or perform and

In shrunk screen, Fullscreen

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Using Screen Search

Touch & Hold for information related to onscreen

content.

・Sign in to a Google Account beforehand.
・When launching for the first time, follow onscreen prompts

to enable Screen search.

Disabling Screen Search

In app sheet, (Settings) Google Search &

Now Screen search ( appears)

・

If Screen search is disabled, (Google) activates

when Touching & Holding .

Capturing Screenshots

Long Press and Volume Down Key at the same time to

capture a screenshot of the current screen.

Operating by Flipping Over Handset
(Twist Magic)

By default, screen switches to the most recently used
application when you hold handset and twist your wrist and
then twist back.
To enable/disable the feature or change the settings:

In app sheet, (Settings)

Useful

・May be unavailable for some applications.
・

View captured screenshots in (Album), 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.

Useful menu opens.

Twist magic

Twist magic menu opens.

Twist Magic Operations

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Turn on/off Twist magic ( appears)

Twist Magic is enabled.

・

Tap Turn on/off Twist magic to toggle on ( )/off

( ).

Set each item

Setting is complete.

Twist Magic Usage Notes

Twist Magic Gesture

Hold handset and twist your wrist and then twist back to
the original position.

Setting Applications that Restrict Twist Magic
Operation

In Twist magic menu, Settings to restrict operation

Tap / for application(s)

・

Tap to toggle on ( ), to toggle off ( ).

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
・Twist Magic is disabled while an application specified

here is running.

Viewing Tutorial on Twist Magic

In Twist magic menu, Let's Try! Follow onscreen

prompts

Twist Magic Cautions

The feature may not follow the setting with certain
applications. In addition, Twist Magic is unavailable in the

following cases.
・Screen is in landscape orientation
・Lock screen or Home Screen is open
・Notifications Window or Quick Settings Window is open
・Screen is pinned
・Call is arriving
・Childlock is set

Basic Operations

Application Switching

Flip handset over and back to switch to the second
application in recent apps window. Flip again to switch
back to the first application. Flip to toggle between them
as needed. For details on recent apps window, see "Using

Recent Apps Window."

Second application in recent apps window

First application in recent apps window

・Some applications may not appear in recent apps window;

handset does not switch to such applications.

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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

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

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

example.

・An application may not function correctly if permission to

use it is not set.

In app sheet, (Album)

Other Ways to Set Required Permissions
for Applications

Setting Functions to Use by Application

In app sheet, (Settings) Apps Tap

application Permissions Tap function

・

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

Setting Applications with Permitted Usage by
Function

In app sheet, (Settings) Apps App

permissions Tap function Tap application

・

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

In First things first confirmation, NEXT

DENY / ALLOW

Setting is complete.

・

Normally, select ALLOW to permit usage of the function.

・For several functions, continue in the same way.

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Setting Battery Optimization

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

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

example.

・If Battery optimization is enabled, applications are disabled

while Display is turned off (except while charging).
Consequences such as failure to perform scheduled TV
recording, may occur.

In app sheet, (Basic) (TV)

・If confirmation for giving permission appears, follow

onscreen prompts.

Other Ways to Set Battery
Optimization

In app sheet, (Settings) Apps

Special access Battery optimization Not

optimized All apps Tap application

Optimize / Don't optimize DONE

・

Alternatively, in app sheet, (Settings) Battery

& energy saving Battery Battery

optimization Not optimized All apps Tap

application Optimize / Don't optimize DONE .

Basic Operations

In Battery optimization confirmation, Next

NO / YES

Setting is complete.

・

Normally, select YES to ignore Battery optimization.

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Applications

Activating Applications

In app sheet, Tap application

Application activates.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Setting Required Privileges for Using
Applications

Some applications first require permission to access
handset data or privileges to access important functions
such as photographing.
Confirmation appears for applications requiring permission
when first activated. Follow onscreen prompts.

・See "Confirmation when First Activating Applications" for

details.

Exiting Applications

In any application, Tap repeatedly

Home Screen returns and application exits.

・

Home Screen also returns when Tapping on Navigation

Bar, but application does not exit. In this case, Tap

and exit it from recent apps window. See "Using Recent

Apps Window" for details.

Where to Obtain Applications &
Updates

Use Google Play™ to obtain new applications or update
installed ones. See "Google Play" for details.

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Using Recent Apps Window

Open a list of recently used applications to activate or remove
them from the list. In addition, use Childlock, ShrinkScreen,
and Magnifier.

Opening Recent Apps Window

Recent apps window opens.

Opening Most Recently Activated
Application

Handset Phone Number

Checking Your Phone Number

In app sheet, (Settings)

Settings appear.

・Handset number is shown below "Profile."
・

Alternatively, Tap Profile to check your phone number

(Profile window).

Profile Operations

Editing Profile

Basic Operations

In recent apps window,

Recent Apps Window Layout

Tap to activate recently used applications.

Pin a screen.

Activate Childlock.

See "Disabling Touch Operation Temporarily (Childlock)"
for details.

Remove application from the list.

Remove all applications from the list.

Shrink the screen.

See "One-Handed Operation (ShrinkScreen)" for details.

Enlarge part of the screen.

See "Enlarging Part of Screen (Magnifier)" for details.

2

1

In Profile window, Edit information

YES

・

To show/add entry fields, Tap , and to delete, .

Sending Profile

In Profile window, Send Tap send method

YES

Application activates.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Deleting Saved Information

In Profile window, Delete YES

・Preset information will not be deleted.

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1　Flick left/right to remove from the list.
2　Appears when Screen pinning is enabled. See "Lock &

Security Settings" for details.

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Using Manner Mode

Mute ringtones and other handset sounds to avoid disturbing
others around you.

Manner Mode Options

Settable options are the following.

Manner

Mode Option

Standard
manner

Total silence

Alarms only

Priority only

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

according to (Clock) settings. Media

sounds still play.

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

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

Ringtones and notification sounds play

according to the settings in Priority

only allows under MORE SETTINGS .

Other handset responses are the same as
when Manner mode is canceled. See "Sound

Settings" for details.

Description

Activating Manner Mode

Camera shutter sound, video recording tones, etc. still play
even in Manner mode.

Drag Status Bar down with two fingers

Quick Settings Window opens.

Manner mode

Manner mode window opens.

・If Manner mode is already active, selected Manner mode

option name appears. Tap to cancel Manner mode; Tap again
to open Manner mode window.

Standard manner / Total silence / Alarms only /

Priority only DONE

Manner mode activates.

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Operations of Manner Mode Using
Volume Up/Down Key

When screen is unlocked, the following operations are
possible with Volume Up/Down Key.

・When Manner mode is active, Press Volume Up/Down Key

(a volume bar appears) and Tap END NOW to cancel

Manner mode. Tap for all volume bars including the

one for media sounds. (Volume bar operation may be
unavailable depending on Manner mode option.)

・When Manner mode is canceled, Press and hold Volume

Down Key for Standard manner. Press Volume Down Key
again for Total silence.

・When Total silence or Alarms only is set, Press Volume

Up/Down Key (a volume bar appears) and then Press
Volume Up Key for Standard manner. Press Volume Up Key
again to cancel Manner mode.

Manner Mode Operations

Canceling Manner Mode

In Quick Settings Window, Tap Manner mode option name

・

Alternatively, in Manner mode window, Tap Manner

mode ( appears).

Using Airplane Mode

Leaving power on, suspend signal-transmitting functions.

Activating Airplane Mode

Drag Status Bar down with two fingers

Quick Settings Window opens.

Airplane mode

Basic Operations

Canceling Manner Mode Automatically after a
Certain Period

In Manner mode window, Tap － / ＋ to set period

after which Manner mode is canceled DONE

・To keep Manner mode active until you cancel it manually,

Tap Until you turn this off .

Airplane mode activates.

Canceling Airplane Mode

In Quick Settings Window, 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.

・

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.

Switching Entry Modes

In a text entry window,

Entry mode is switched.

・

Tap / to toggle between alphabet entry mode and

number/symbol/emoji/emoticon entry mode.

Entering Letters

To enter Phone:

Keyboard Layout

Enter characters.

Toggle case.

Switch to number/symbol/emoji/emoticon keyboard.

Enter comma. Touch & Hold to specify settings or

enable One-handed mode.

Enter space.

Delete characters.

Insert line break. Touch & Hold for options; enable

One-handed mode, move to other entry fields, or enter
emoji/emotions.

Enter period. Touch & Hold for a set of other

punctuation marks and symbols.

In a text entry window,

/

Phone is entered.

・

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

default, the first word of each sentence is capitalized
automatically.)

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 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 app sheet, (Settings) Accounts

Or create a new account

Basic Operations

Enter first name Enter last name NEXT

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Add account

Google

Enter birthday and gender NEXT

Enter username (mail address) NEXT

Enter password Re-enter password NEXT

Add your account appears.

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Enter phone number for recovery NEXT

VERIFY

SMS is sent to the entered phone number.

Select whether to enable data backup Select whether to

receive news and offers from Google Play NEXT

Account is created.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Signing in to a Google Account

If an application requires a Google Account, Add your account
appears. Sign in with an existing Google Account to use the
application.

In Add your account, enter mail address NEXT

I AGREE

NEXT

Enter password NEXT

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.

Purchasing Applications

In app sheet, (Play Store)

Basic Operations

Google Play opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Tap paid application Tap price Follow onscreen

prompts

Application downloads and installs.

Installing Free Applications

In app sheet, (Play Store)

Google Play opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Tap free application INSTALL ACCEPT

Application downloads and installs.

Purchased Applications

Payment

Pay once. Re-downloads of uninstalled applications are free

of charge.

Use on Other Android Devices

Install same application on other Android devices under

same Google Account at no added cost.

Refund Requests

Request refunds within designated period. Returned

applications are deleted from handset; no payment is

required. One refund request per application.

In Google Play, My apps & games Tap

application REFUND

・See "Getting Help with Google Play" for details.

Application Purchase Disclaimer

Purchase applications at your own risk. SoftBank Corp. is

not responsible for any disadvantage resulting for user or

third parties.

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Updating Installed Applications

In app sheet, (Play Store)

Google Play opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

My apps & games

Uninstalling Applications

Applications installed via Google Play can be uninstalled.

In app sheet, (Play Store)

Google Play opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

My apps & games

Tap application UPDATE

Application downloads and installs.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Making Application Update Settings

Setting Automatic Update Options

In Google Play, Settings Auto-update

apps Select update option

Setting Automatic Update by Application

In Google Play, My apps & games Tap

application Auto-update

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
・

Tap Auto-update to toggle on ( )/off ( ).

・Automatic update is not available for some applications.

Tap application UNINSTALL OK

Application uninstalls.

Getting Help with Google Play

In Google Play, Help & feedback

Google Play Help window opens.

Follow onscreen prompts

A description for each item appears.

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Security Codes

Main Security Codes

The following are main security codes required for handset
use.

Type Description

Operation
Password

Center Access
Code

PIN

Lock No.

Operation Password and Center Access
Code

A code required for using some functions.
See "Operation Password and Center

Access Code" for details.

A four-digit code set in subscription
contract.
See "Operation Password and Center

Access Code" for details.

A code for USIM Card.
See "USIM PIN" for details.

A code for unlocking screen.
See "Lock & Security Settings" for details.

Setting Operation Password

In app sheet, (Settings) Lock & Security

Basic Operations

Operation password setting OK Enter Operation

Password OK

Center Access Code is a four-digit code set in subscription
contract; necessary to use optional services from landlines,
etc.

・Do not forget Center Access Code. 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.

Re-enter Operation Password OK OK

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 . Continue by following onscreen

prompts.
・My SoftBank authentication is required to reset

Operation Password. Set My SoftBank authentication

from (My SoftBankプラス) (My SoftBank Plus).

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USIM PIN

USIM PIN and USIM Card Lock

When USIM card lock is enabled, PIN (a code for USIM Card)
is required for handset use each time handset is powered on;
helps prevent unauthorized use by others.

・Enable USIM card lock by enabling PIN.
・PIN is 9999 by default.

PIN Entry Cautions

PIN entry is required when changing PIN, when powering
handset on with USIM card lock enabled, etc.

・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).

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) Lock & Security

Lock & Security menu opens.

Set up USIM card lock Lock USIM card Enter PIN

OK ( )

USIM card lock is enabled.

Disabling USIM Card Lock

In Lock & Security menu, Set up USIM card lock

Lock USIM card Enter PIN OK ( )

Operation at Power On

When USIM card lock is enabled, PIN entry window appears
each time handset is powered on. To use handset:

Enter PIN

Handset is usable.

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Changing USIM PIN

Enable USIM card lock first. See "Enabling USIM PIN" for
details.

In app sheet, (Settings) Lock & Security

Set up USIM card lock Change USIM PIN Enter

current PIN OK Enter new PIN OK Re-

enter new PIN OK

PIN is changed.

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.

If Screen Lock Activates while Playing
Music

Music continues to play. For operation, Press to open

lock screen and use operation panel (operations may vary

depending on application).

Unlocking Screen

Basic Operations

When Display is turned off (Screen lock active),

Lock screen appears.

In lock screen, Drag or up

Screen is unlocked.

・For enhanced security, set handset to require pattern

drawing or Lock No./password entry for unlocking screen or
set screen to be unlocked when looking at Front Camera as
needed. See "Lock & Security Settings" for details.

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 "On/Off with Motion

Settings" for details.

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Updating Software

Software Updates

At specified time, handset automatically checks for/downloads
firmware updates as required.

・Software Update cannot be performed if application or

function is in use.

・Alternatively, update firmware manually.

Software Update Cautions

Applications

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

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.

・Remove Micro USB Cable (optional accessory) from handset

beforehand; otherwise, Software Update may not complete
properly.

・An update failure may disable handset.

In app sheet, (Settings) About phone

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.

Software update

Software update menu opens.

Software update YES Follow onscreen prompts

Software Update starts.

Software Update Operations

Enabling/Disabling Automatic Updates

In Software update menu, Automatic Update Settings

NOT AUTOMATICALLY UPDATE or AUTOMATICALLY

UPDATE OK

Changing Automatic Update Start Time

In Software update menu, Update Schedule Settings

Select time OK OK

Handset Interface

Lock Screen Basics........................................................... 48

Home Screen Basics.......................................................... 50

Icons at Display Top (Status Bar)...................................51

Checking Handset Status & Notifications (Notifications

Window/Quick Settings Window).................................... 52

Customizing Home Screen................................................ 54

Capturing Screenshots (Clip Now)...................................60

Scrolling Screen Automatically (ScrollAuto)...................62

Disabling Touch Operation Temporarily (Childlock)....... 63

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Lock Screen Basics

Lock screen appears at power on or when is Pressed

while Display is turned off (Screen lock active).
From lock screen, unlock screen, activate an application such
as Phone or Calendar, etc.

Lock Screen Layout

Change Wallpaper for lock screen as needed. See "Setting

Wallpaper" for details.

Show message set for lock screen.

Notifications of incoming calls/messages or from

applications, etc. appear here.

Flick up for applications, settings, etc.

Date and time

Messages and news from emopa appear here (emopa

2

area).

Flick or up to unlock screen.

Flick up to activate SHCamera.

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Activating Applications

Activate applications from lock screen as follows.

In lock screen, Flick up

Application window opens.

Tap application

Application activates.

Viewing Tutorial on Handset Functions

1　Set message for lock screen beforehand. See "Lock &

Security Settings" for details.

2　Appear when emopa is configured. See "エモパーを利

用する (http://help.mb.softbank.jp/aquos-xx3-mini/
pc/09-01.html)" (Japanese) for details.

In application window, Let's Try! Follow onscreen

prompts

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Changing Shortcuts

In lock screen, Flick up

(Lock screen settings)

Notifications (Missed Calls, New
Messages, Etc.)

Notification appears in lock screen for missed calls, new
messages and information from applications.
Tap notification twice to open it.

Handset Interface

Notification Count & Grouping

Notifications may be grouped depending on the number of

unread notifications. To show all notifications, Tap the

bottom notification twice.

Tap shortcut to change

Tap shortcut type (e.g., Application )

Tap/set function to activate with shortcut

Shortcut is set.

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Home Screen Basics

Most operations start from Home Screen.
To change Home Screen, switch to another home screen app.

Toggling Sheets and Pages

Most operations start from Home Screen. Home Screen
consists of two sheets; activate applications in app sheet,
and access widgets or save shortcuts to frequently-used
applications in desktop sheet.
Flick left/right to toggle sheets.

App sheet consists of multiple pages.
Flick up/down to toggle pages.

Desktop Sheet Layout

Use widgets.

Activate applications from shortcuts.

Larger dot indicates current page position.

Tap to toggle pages.

Dock

Activate applications quickly from any Home Screen
sheet.

1　Available when application shortcuts and widgets are

added. See "Adding Shortcuts" and "Adding Widgets" for
details.

1

・Adding shortcuts to desktop sheet may add pages to it.

Flick up/down to toggle pages.

App Sheet Layout

Activate applications.

Larger dot indicates current page position.

Tap to toggle pages.

Dock

Activate applications quickly from any Home Screen
sheet.

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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

Bright Keep On

Call (Dialing/Arriving/in Progress)

Call on Hold

Missed Call

New Answer Phone Message

New Voicemail

New SMS/S! Mail

New Email

New Gmail

Alarm Sounding/Snoozing/Upcoming Alarm

Calendar Event

RelaxView enabled by RelaxAuto

TV Viewing in Progress

TV Recording in Progress

Application Update Available

Application Installation Complete

Data Downloaded

Bluetooth® Data Reception Request

Mounting SD Card

Screenshot Captured

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Screenshot Captured (Clip Now)

More Notifications

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Main Status Indicators

Status Indicators appear on the right.

Indicator Description

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 Mode (Standard manner)

Manner Mode (Total silence)

Manner Mode (Alarms only)

Manner Mode (Priority only)

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 (USIM Card

2

only)

Hiragana/Kanji Mode

Half Alphabet Mode

Half Numeric Mode

Full Alphabet Mode

Full Numeric Mode

Character Code Mode

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3

Checking Handset Status &
Notifications (Notifications
Window/Quick Settings Window)

Open notifications, check handset status or change various
settings.

Opening Notifications Window/Quick
Settings Window

Drag Status Bar down

1

Notifications Window opens.

・

To close Notifications Window, Tap or Drag bottom of

Notifications Window up.

Drag Status Bar down again

Quick Settings Window opens.

・

Alternatively, Tap at Display top to open Quick Settings

3

3

3

3

Window.

・Alternatively, to open Quick Settings Window, Drag Status

Bar down with two fingers with Notifications Window
closed.

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.

3　Intended for use with S-Shoin (Japanese keyboard).

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Notifications Window Layout

Notifications and active functions

Use corresponding functions.

Delete all notifications and close Notifications Window.

Notifications Window Operations

Opening/Closing Quick Settings Window

In Notifications Window, Drag down/up or Tap /

at Display top

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.

Quick Settings Window Layout

Adjust Display brightness.

Toggle Wi-Fi on/off.

Toggle Bluetooth® on/off.

Manage use of location information.

Turn on/off Mobile Light.

Toggle RelaxView on/off.

Toggle Wi-Fi tethering on/off.

Enable/disable Glove mode.

Open Wireless output menu.

Toggle Data saver on/off.

Open Settings.

Open/close Quick Settings Window.

Set Manner mode.

Enable/disable Airplane mode.

Enable/disable Auto-rotate screen.

Toggle Energy saving on/off.

Toggle VeilView on/off.

Toggle Reader/Writer, P2P on/off.

Toggle Bright Keep on/off.

Enable/disable account sync.

Open Edit screen for Quick Settings Window.

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1

Handset Interface

1　For target device selection and additional settings, Tap

Wi-Fi or Bluetooth .

Customizing Quick Settings Window

Rearranging Setting Keys

In Quick Settings Window, EDIT Drag Setting key to

rearrange it

Adding Setting Keys

In Quick Settings Window, EDIT Drag Setting key

below "Drag to add tiles" to target location

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Deleting Setting Keys

In Quick Settings Window, EDIT Touch & Hold

Setting key Drag to "Drag here to remove"

Customizing Home Screen

Set Wallpaper and theme for Home Screen, rearrange icons,
change layout of icons as well as add folders, shortcuts and
widgets.

Resetting Quick Settings Window

In Quick Settings Window, EDIT Reset

Setting Wallpaper

Touch & Hold open area of Home Screen

Menu opens.

Wallpaper Setting

Tap option (e.g., Album(wallpaper) ) Select image

・Operations may vary depending on selected option. Follow

onscreen prompts.

Home screen / Home screen and lock screen

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Setting Theme and View

Touch & Hold open area of Home Screen

Setting is complete.

・

Tap Home screen to set the image as Wallpaper for Home

Screen only. Tap Home screen and lock screen to set the

same image as Wallpaper for Home Screen and lock screen.

・To set the image as Wallpaper for lock screen only, Tap

Lock screen .

Handset Interface

Menu opens.

Home settings

Home settings window opens.

Tap theme (Standard, Color pop or Natural)

Tap color, pattern, etc.

Theme is set.

・For Standard in Home settings window, Tap Visible or

Invisible to show/hide icon background as needed.

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Home Setting Operations

Changing Wallpaper

Wallpaper set in "Setting Wallpaper" appears by default. To
change Wallpaper:

In Home settings window, Tap graphic above From list

Follow onscreen prompts

・To use Wallpaper set in "Setting Wallpaper," Tap graphic

above Wallpaper.

Showing/Hiding Google Search Widget in App
Sheet

In Home settings window, / for Display

Google Search

・

Tap to toggle on ( ), to toggle off

( ).

Showing/Hiding Dock

In Home settings window, / for Display Dock

・

Tap to toggle on ( ), to toggle off

( ).

Rearranging App Sheet Pages

Touch & Hold open area of app sheet

Menu opens.

Edit pages

Showing/Hiding Guide Tab when Switching to
App Sheet/Desktop Sheet

In Home settings window, / for Show guide

tab

・

Tap to toggle on ( ), to toggle off

( ).

Setting Home Position

In Home settings window, Apps Sheet / Desktop

Sheet in Home Position Settings

Drag page up/down to target location

MOVE

Page is moved.

・Alternatively, Pinch app sheet to rearrange pages.

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Moving Icons/Widgets

In Home Screen, 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 Home Screen

Handset Interface

Menu opens.

Home settings

Touch & Hold open area of app sheet Application view

setting for application to hide

・

Tap to show application again. Icon appears at end

in app sheet.

Home settings window opens.

In Layout Setting, Simple / 3x4 / 4x5 / 5x6

Layout is changed.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
・

Select Simple for large icons and text.

Layout Setting Caution

When Layout Setting is set to Simple , desktop sheet is

hidden.

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Adding Folders

Add folders to collect icons.

・Folders can also be created in desktop sheet and dock.

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

Add to new folder

Moving Icons Out of Folder

In Home Screen, Tap folder Touch & Hold icon

Drag it out of folder

Deleting Folders

In Home Screen, Touch & Hold folder Peel off

・Move icons out of target folder beforehand.

Folder is added, and icon is saved in the folder.

Drag another icon to group into the folder

Two icons are saved in the folder.

・Alternatively, to create a folder, Touch & Hold open area of

Home Screen, then Tap Create Folder .

Folder Operations

Changing Folder Names

In Home Screen, Tap folder Tap Name entry field at

top of window Enter folder name Tap

/ /location other than window in Home Screen

Placing Icons in Folder

In Home Screen, Touch & Hold icon Drag to folder

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Adding Shortcuts

Add an application shortcut to desktop sheet.

Touch & Hold open area of desktop sheet

Menu opens.

Add shortcut

Adding Widgets

Add Album, Analog clock, etc. as follows.

Touch & Hold open area of desktop sheet

Handset Interface

Menu opens.

Add widget

Application Tap application

Shortcut is added.

・

appears for shortcut icons.

Shortcut Arrangement Operations

Adding Shortcut from App Sheet to Desktop
Sheet

In app sheet, Touch & Hold icon Add shortcut

Deleting Shortcuts

In desktop sheet, Touch & Hold shortcut icon Peel

off or Drag to

Tap widget

Widget is added.

Removing Widgets

In desktop sheet, Touch & Hold widget Peel off or

Drag to

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Capturing Screenshots (Clip Now)

Slide finger along the edge of Display to capture a screenshot.
Capture permanent screenshots for saving as image files or
temporary screenshot for temporary use.

Enabling Clip Now

In app sheet, (Settings) Useful

Useful menu opens.

Capturing Permanent Screenshots

Capture screenshots for saving as files. Webpages opened
from browser (e.g., Chrome) are saved with their URL.

・Some screens may not be captured, or URL may not be saved.

Touch upper left (upper right) corner of Display

Screen shrinks.

Slide finger to the right (left) along the top edge of Display

Clip Now

Clip Now menu opens.

Clip Now ( appears)

Permanent screenshot is captured.

Clip Now is enabled.

・

Tap Clip Now to toggle on ( )/off ( ).

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Opening Permanent Screenshots

In app sheet, (Tools/Info) (Clip Now)

Screenshot list appears.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Tap screenshot

Capturing and Opening Temporary
Screenshot

Capture screenshot of webpage, etc. for saving it temporarily.
Captured screenshot can be opened while using other
applications as well.

・Only one temporary screenshot can be captured. It cannot be

saved as a file.

Touch upper right (upper left) corner of Display Slide

finger down along the edge of Display

Temporary screenshot is captured; portion of screenshot

appears at the right (left) of Display.

Handset Interface

Screenshot appears (screenshot details).

・URL appears for webpage screenshots. Tap URL to open

corresponding webpage.

・When Auto-rotate screen is enabled, rotating handset

90 degrees changes screenshot list to screenshot details
automatically.

Screenshot Operations

Sharing Screenshots

In screenshot list, Touch & Hold screenshot ( )

Tap sharing option Follow onscreen prompts

・Multiple screenshots can be selected.

Deleting Screenshots

In screenshot list, Touch & Hold screenshot ( )

YES

・Multiple screenshots can be selected.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Drag portion of screenshot at the right (left) of Display to
the left (right)

Temporary screenshot appears.

・To move screenshot aside, Drag it to the right (left) of

Display.

Deleting Temporary Screenshot

While temporary screenshot appears, Touch & Hold

screenshot ( appears) Drag screenshot to

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Setting Clip Now

In app sheet, (Settings) Useful Clip Now

Clip Now menu opens.

Set each item

Setting is complete.

Clip Now Setting Operations

Viewing Instructions for Clip Now

Scrolling Screen Automatically
(ScrollAuto)

Scroll the screen up and down automatically.

Enabling ScrollAuto

In app sheet, (Settings) Useful

Useful menu opens.

ScrollAuto

In Clip Now menu, Help

Setting Whether to Capture Permanent
Screenshots by Sliding Operation

In Clip Now menu, Slide operation settings

Horizontal direction Screenshot / Disable

・

Disable is not available when Vertical direction under

Slide operation settings is set to Disable .

Setting Whether to Capture Temporary
Screenshot by Sliding Operation

In Clip Now menu, Slide operation settings Vertical

direction Memo / Disable

・

Disable is not available when Horizontal direction

under Slide operation settings is set to Disable .

Setting Whether to Show Sharing Options after
Capturing Temporary Screenshot

In Clip Now menu, Display share options

・

Tap Display share options to toggle on ( )/off ( ).

・

Display share options can be set when Horizontal

direction under Slide operation settings is set to

Memo .

ScrollAuto menu opens.

Turn ON/OFF ScrollAuto ( appears)

ScrollAuto is enabled.

・

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

ScrollAuto Operations

Setting ScrollAuto to Applications

Deleting All Permanent Screenshots

In Clip Now menu, Delete All YES

In ScrollAuto menu, Set Apps Tap application(s)

・

Tap application 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 ( ).

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Disabling Touch Operation
Temporarily (Childlock)

Set Childlock to disable touch operation temporarily and
prevent unintended operation.

Viewing Tutorial on ScrollAuto

In ScrollAuto menu, Let's try! Follow onscreen

prompts

Using ScrollAuto

The feature may not follow the setting with certain
applications.

Drag up slowly

appears.

Setting Childlock

Answer calls normally even while Childlock is set.

Handset Interface

(Childlock)

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

OK

Childlock is set.

Canceling Childlock

・

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.

When Display is turned off, Unlock screen

・To cancel Childlock when Display is turned on, Press

to turn off Display first.

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Phone

Placing/Answering Calls...................................................66

Optional Services..............................................................70

Making Call Settings........................................................ 74

Address Book.................................................................... 75

Hiding Contacts (Secrecy Settings)................................ 77

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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 and HD Voice

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

Placing Calls

In app sheet, (Basic) (Phone) Dial

Dialpad window opens.

・

When missed call window appears, Tap .

Use onscreen dialpad to enter number

To end call, 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.

CALL

Handset dials the number.

・Call begins when other party answers.

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:

Drag Status Bar down USB debugging connected

RESTORE PREVIOUS SETTINGS TO BLOCK CALLS. YES

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

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 with two fingers and cancel it.

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Answering Calls

When a call arrives, Drag Answer down

Call connects.

・

When screen is unlocked, Tap Answer at Display top.

To end call, End call

Call ends.

Missed Calls

For unanswered calls, notification appears in lock screen.

Phone

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 and SMS appear below

notification, Tap to call back or send SMS.

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Arriving Call/Answer Phone Operations

Placing Call on Hold

As call is arriving, Drag Answer Holding down

・

When screen is unlocked, Tap Hold at Display top.

・Caller incurs call charges while on hold.
・

To answer call, Tap Answer .

・

To end call, Tap End call .

Answering with Answer Phone

As call is arriving, Drag down Absence Memo

・

When screen is unlocked, Incoming call

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.
・Once playback ends, Display returns to message list.
・

To stop playback, Tap Stop .

Call Window Layout/In-Call Operation

Other party name/number

Other party photo

Call time

Mute own voice.

Adjust volume/quality.

Record call.

End call.

HD Voice call in progress

Show dialpad.

Open menu.

Use Speakerphone.

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Rejecting Arriving Calls

As call is arriving, Drag down Reject

・

When screen is unlocked, Incoming call

Reject .

Forwarding Arriving Calls

As call is arriving, Drag down Forwarding

・

When screen is unlocked, Incoming call

Forwarding .

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

"Call Forwarding" for details.

Stopping Ringtone and Vibration

As call is arriving, Volume Down Key

・

Alternatively, Drag down Silent ; when screen is

unlocked, Tap Incoming call Silent .

1　Also appears as call is arriving or on hold, and also in Call

History.

In-Call/Voice Memo Operations

Adjusting Call Volume

During call, Volume Up/Down Key

・

Alternatively, Tap Volume － / ＋ during calls.

Setting Whether to Use Noise Suppression

Enable Noise suppression for clearer other-party voice.

During call, Volume / in Noise suppression

・

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

Setting Whether to Use Slow Talk

Enable Slow talk for slower other-party voice.

During call, Volume / in Slow talk

・

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

Recording Call (Voice Memo)

During call, Voice Memo

・

To end recording, Tap Stop .

Playing Back Voice Memos

In app sheet, (Settings) Call Answer

phone Voice Memo List Tap Voice Memo

・

To stop playback, Tap Stop .

Placing Call on Hold

During call, Menu Hold

・

To resume call, Tap Unhold .

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Using VoLTE

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 (requires separate subscription).

Connecting/Disconnecting Bluetooth® Device
(Headset, Etc.) for Handsfree Conversation

During call, Menu Bluetooth ON / Bluetooth OFF

・Available when handset is paired with a Bluetooth® device

with handsfree functionality (e.g., headset).

Opening Address Book

During call, Menu Address Book

Placing Current Call on Hold & Calling Another
Number

During call, Menu Add Call Use onscreen

dialpad to enter number CALL

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.

・Available when the counterpart model is a VoLTE-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 "VoLTE
voice call" and "Use 4G" enabled.

・VoLTE is unavailable during international roaming.

Disabling VoLTE

In app sheet, (Settings) More VoLTE voice

call ( )

・

Tap VoLTE voice call to toggle on ( )/off ( ).

VoLTE Caution

VoLTE uses 4G network service, and is unavailable when
4G network service is disabled on handset. If VoLTE is
unavailable, follow the steps below to check whether 4G

network service is enabled ( ).

In app sheet, (Settings) More Cellular

networks Use 4G

・

If disabled ( ), Tap Use 4G to enable it ( ).

Phone

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.

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.

Using 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.

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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.

Call Forwarding

In app sheet, (Settings) Call

Call settings appear.

Voicemail/divert

Voicemail/divert menu opens.

Settings/stop

Divert menu opens.

Always or No answer Enter number

・

For No answer , Tap WAIT TIME and select ring time as

needed.

OK

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Voicemail

Call Forwarding is set.

Canceling Call Forwarding

In Divert menu, Stop call forward YES

In app sheet, (Settings) Call

Call settings appear.

Phone

Voicemail/divert

Voicemail/divert menu opens.

Settings/stop

Divert menu opens.

Always or No answer VOICEMAIL

・

For No answer , Tap WAIT TIME and select ring time as

needed.

OK

Voicemail is set.

When New Message is Recorded

A tone sounds and appears on Status Bar. To play

message, Tap New voicemail in Notifications Window,

then follow voice guidance.

Canceling Voicemail

In Divert menu, Stop call forward YES

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Call Waiting

Requires separate subscription.

In app sheet, (Settings) Call

Call settings appear.

Other service settings

Group Calling

Requires separate subscription.

During a call, Menu Add Call

Enter number CALL

When call connects, Menu Merge calls

Group Calling starts.

Other service settings appear.

Call waiting ( )

Call Waiting is set.

When Call Arrives during Another Call

A tone sounds; Drag right to answer.

Notify Caller ID

In app sheet, (Settings) Call

Call settings appear.

Other service settings

Other service settings appear.

Notify caller ID Hide number or Show number

Canceling Call Waiting

In Other service settings, Call waiting ( )

Caller ID is set.

Call Barring

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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

All outgoing
calls

Bar int'l call

Local & home
only

Restrict all
incomings

Bar if abroad Reject calls while outside Japan.

In app sheet, (Settings) Call

Restrict all outgoing calls.

Restrict international calls; while outside
Japan, calls within current country are
allowed.

Restrict international calls; while outside
Japan, calls within current country and to
Japan are allowed.

Reject all calls.

Restrict / Not restrict

Restriction is set.

Call Barring Operations

Canceling All Outgoing Call Restrictions

In Call barring menu, Bar outgoing calls Stop all

outgoing calls YES

Canceling All Incoming Call Restrictions

Phone

In Call barring menu, Bar incoming calls Stop all

incoming calls YES

Restricting Outgoing Calls to Specified
Numbers

In Call barring menu, Restrict destinations Enter

Operation Password OK Specified phone

number Switch on/off ( ) Call permitted

list <Empty> Enter number OK

Call settings appear.

Call barring

Call barring menu opens.

Bar outgoing calls or Bar incoming calls Tap option

Restricting Outgoing Calls to Numbers Saved in
Address Book

In Call barring menu, Restrict destinations Enter

Operation Password OK Restrict address book

( )

Rejecting Calls from Specified Numbers

In Call barring menu, Reject call Specified

numbers ADD A NUMBER Enter number YES

Rejecting Calls from Numbers Not Saved in
Address Book

In Call barring menu, Reject call Not registered

numbers ( )

Rejecting Calls with No/Undisplayable Caller ID
or from Payphones

In Call barring menu, Reject call Number not sent

/ Payphone / Unavailable ( )

Troubleshooting

Q. Calling is not barred

A. Are you using Call Forwarding or Voicemail? Calling

may not be barred even if All outgoing calls and
Restrict all incomings are set.

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Making Call Settings

Call Settings

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

Item Description

Quick
responses

Answer phone

Voicemail/
divert

Int'l call
settings

Call barring

Other service
settings

Edit an SMS message to send to a caller
when unable to answer.

Play back Answer Phone and Voice Memos
and set operation of Answer Phone.

Enable and set operation of Voicemail and
Call Forwarding.
See "Optional Services" for details.

Set a country code list for international
calls and Abroad assistant.
See "Calling from Outside Japan" for
details.

Set call restrictions, rejection, etc.
See "Optional Services" for details.

Set notification of caller ID and Call
Waiting.
See "Optional Services" for details.

Call Setting Operations

Editing SMS Message to Send to Caller when
Unable to Answer

In Call settings, Quick responses Tap message to

edit Enter message OK

Setting/Canceling Answer Phone

In Call settings, Answer phone Answer phone

Mannermode / ON / OFF

Setting Answering Message for Answer Phone

In Call settings, Answer phone Answering message

setting Normal / Drive / Public

Setting Answering Time for Answer Phone

In Call settings, Answer phone Answer time

setting Select time SET

In app sheet, (Basic) (Phone)

Settings

Call settings appear.

・

Alternatively, in app sheet, (Settings) Call for Call

settings.

Set each item

Setting is complete.

Address Book

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

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 app sheet, (Basic) (Address Book)

YES

Contact is saved.

Operations when Saving Contacts

Saving Photo

In window for saving new contact, Tap image frame (face

image) Tap save method Save operation

Setting Operation for Arriving Voice Call

In window for saving new contact, Ring Set Tap

item Follow onscreen prompts

・Set operation such as type of ringtone, vibration, etc.

Phone

Address Book opens.

Add new entry

Window for saving new contact opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Tap item Complete entry

Adding Groups

In Address Book, Add/edit group Add

Tap Group name entry field Enter group name

Save

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Setting Groups

In window for saving new contact, Group setting

Tap group ( ) Decision

・To add a group, in window for saving new contact,

Group setting Add .

・If no groups are saved, confirmation for adding group

appears. Tap YES for window for saving new group.

Enter group name, etc. and Tap Save .

Showing Other Savable Items

In window for saving new contact, Other

・Save chat, nickname, organization, etc.

Saving Type of Phone Number, Etc.

In window for saving new contact, Tap type ( , etc.)

Tap type to save

・For Custom, enter type name.

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Saving Multiple Different Phone Numbers, Etc.
to Contact

Dialing from Address Book

In window for saving new contact, for item to add

to Enter number, etc.

Deleting Entered Phone Number, Etc.

In window for saving new contact, for item to delete

Saving Contact from Dialpad Window

Save a number entered in dialpad window directly to
Address Book.

In app sheet, (Basic) (Phone) Dial

Tap dialpad keys to enter number to save Add

to Address Book Follow onscreen prompts

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 app sheet, (Settings) Accounts Tap

account type Tap application or data to sync ( )

・If multiple accounts of the same type are saved, after

Tapping an account type, Tap an account.

In app sheet, (Basic) (Address Book)

Address Book opens.

・

Alternatively, in app sheet, (Basic) (Phone)

AddressBook .

Tap index

・Flick index left/right for hidden indexes.
・Tap selected index again to show subindexes (e.g., D, G, J,

M, P, T, and W for A). Tap subindex for hidden contacts
whose last names' readings start with the subindex.

Tap contact

Contact opens.

at right of number

Handset dials number. Call begins when other party

answers.

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Hiding Contacts (Secrecy Settings)

To end call, End call

Call ends.

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,
recipient selection window, etc.

・Phone number is shown for arriving call.

In app sheet, (Settings) Lock & Security

Phone

Secrecy settings

Enter Operation Password OK

Secrecy settings appear.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Set contact secrecy

Set contact secrecy window opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

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Canceling Secret Mode Temporarily

Tap contact to set as secret ( )

・Multiple contacts are selectable.

Confirm

Secrecy setting for contact is complete.

・Secret mode is set once Display turns off.

Viewing Guide for Secrecy Setting

In Secrecy settings, Guide Disable 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 with two fingers

Quick Settings Window opens.

Touch & Hold

Entry window for Operation Password opens.

Enter Operation Password OK

Secret mode is temporarily canceled.

Changing Operation Password for
Temporarily Canceling Secrecy Settings

In Secrecy settings, Disable secret mode temporarily

Operation password setting OK Enter

current Operation Password OK OK Enter

new Operation Password OK Enter new Operation

Password again OK OK

・

The setting made here is reflected in Operation

password setting in Lock & Security menu.

Messaging & Internet

Messaging.......................................................................... 80

Sending S! Mail/SMS.........................................................80

Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS................................ 82

Using Gmail....................................................................... 84

Using Email........................................................................86

Using the Internet (Chrome)............................................89

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Messaging

S! Mail

Exchange messages with S! Mail-compatible SoftBank handsets
and email compatible devices (other mobiles, PCs, etc.) beyond
SMS character entry limit; attach media files.

SMS

Exchange short messages (up to 160 single-byte characters)
using handset numbers as addresses.

Gmail

Gmail is Google's webmail service. Handset automatically syncs
with Gmail.

Email

Sending S! Mail/SMS

Sending S! Mail/SMS

In app sheet, (Basic) (Mail)

Use email (POP3/IMAP4) on handset.

・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.

・Alternatively, enter phone numbers or mail 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 as recipients.

Sending of S! Mail/SMS

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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/mail 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 .

Tap Subject field/Text entry field Enter subject/text

S! Mail and SMS Switching

S! Mail and SMS automatically switch at sending, depending
on whether a subject is entered, text length, etc.

・When creating a message, check which it is sent as at top

of Display.
・"New Mail" appears: message is sent as S! Mail.
・"New SMS" appears: message is sent as SMS.

・

In app sheet, (Basic) (Mail)

Common Settings SMS/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.

Messaging & Internet

・

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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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

Opening S! Mail/SMS

In app sheet, (Basic) (Mail)

Thread list opens.

Tap thread

Thread details open.

・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 thread list. New message
notification does not appear. To check messages saved to
Spam thread list:

In app sheet, (Basic) (Mail)

Spam mail

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Thread details open.

・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

Add widget to desktop sheet to check message
information. Widgets appear in simple (top of screenshot)
and detailed (bottom of screenshot) 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.

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Message Operations

Deleting All Server Mail

In thread list, Handle Server Mail Delete all

mails Delete OK

Checking Available Storage on Mail Server

In thread list, Handle Server Mail Check

storage space

Protecting Messages

In thread details, Touch & Hold a message

・

To cancel protection, Tap again.

Saving Attachments

In S! Mail message window, for attachment to

save ( ) Save

Replying to S! Mail/SMS

In S! Mail/SMS message window, /

Enter text Send

Messaging & Internet

Deleting Threads in Thread List

In thread list, Touch & Hold thread Delete

・To select multiple 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 S! Mail/SMS Message Window

In S! Mail/SMS message window, Declare Spam

Yes

Listing Addresses of Sender/Recipients in
Thread Details

In thread details, List Address

Listing Addresses of Sender/Recipients in S!
Mail/SMS Message Window

Message is sent.

In S! Mail/SMS message window,

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Using Gmail

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

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

In app sheet, (Google) (Gmail)

Creating/Sending Gmail

In app sheet, (Google) (Gmail)

Message list opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Account setup menu opens.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Add an email address

Tap account type

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

Follow onscreen prompts

Account setup is complete.

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

Saving Current Message as Draft

While creating message, Save draft

Discarding Current Message

In message composition window, Discard

Opening New Gmail

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

・When Display is turned off, Charging/Notification Lamp

flashes.

Opening Gmail

In app sheet, (Google) (Gmail)

Message list opens.

Tap message

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Messaging & Internet

In lock screen, Tap new message notification twice

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.

Message window opens.

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, to reply, Tap Reply or Reply all below

message.

Forwarding Messages

In message window, for message to forward

Forward Create message

・

Alternatively, to forward, Tap Forward below message.

Resetting Messages as Unread

In message window,

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

reset as unread ( appears) .

Deleting Messages

In message window,

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

delete ( appears) .

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Archiving Messages

In message window,

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

archive ( appears) .

Using Email

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

application.

Setting an Account

Syncing Accounts Manually

In message list, Drag down

・Sync sent and received messages manually at any time

regardless of the automatic sync settings.

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 app sheet, (Basic) (Email)

Account setup menu opens at first activation.

Follow onscreen prompts to set up account

Account setup is complete.

Creating/Sending Email

In app sheet, (Basic) (Email)

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Discarding Current Message

In message composition window, Discard

DISCARD

Adding Quick Response Text

In message composition window, Insert quick

response Select text

Message list opens.

Message composition window opens.

Enter recipient, subject and text

Opening New Email

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

・When Display is turned off, Charging/Notification Lamp

flashes.

In lock screen, Tap new message notification twice

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.

Messaging & Internet

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

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Opening Email

In app sheet, (Basic) (Email)

Message list opens.

Tap message

Syncing Accounts Manually

In message list, Drag down

・Sync sent and received messages manually at any time

regardless of the automatic sync settings.

Message window opens.

Operations when Opening Messages

Replying to Messages

In message window, for message to reply to

Create message

・

To reply to all, Reply all .

Forwarding Messages

In message window, for message to forward

Forward Create message

Resetting Messages as Unread

In message window,

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

reset as unread ( appears) .

Deleting Messages

In message window, OK

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

delete ( appears) OK .

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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

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, Bookmarks SoftBank

My SoftBank Follow onscreen prompts

Searching within Current Webpage

In Chrome, Find in page Enter search text

Search results are highlighted.

Saving (Downloading) Images

In Chrome, Touch & Hold image Download image

・

appears on Status Bar when image is saved. To

open the image, Tap download complete notification in
Notifications Window.

・

Open saved (downloaded) image from (Downloads),

(Album), etc.

Messaging & Internet

In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)

Chrome activates.

・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Tap Text entry field at top of Display Enter search words

or URL

Opening Saved (Downloaded) Image, Etc.

In app sheet, (Tools/Info) (Downloads)

Tap image, etc.

Search results or webpage opens.

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Adding Bookmarks

In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)

Chrome activates.

Open target webpage

Opening Bookmarks

In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)

Chrome activates.

Bookmarks

Current webpage is saved as a bookmark.

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

Bookmarks window opens.

Tap bookmark

Corresponding webpage opens.

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Checking Browsing History

In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)

Chrome activates.

History

Opening New Tabs

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

In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)

Chrome activates.

Messaging & Internet

New tab

History window opens.

Tap record

Webpage opens.

Another tab opens.

Tab Operations

Opening Recent Tabs

In Chrome, Recent tabs Tap tab

Viewing Webpages without Leaving Browsing
History, Cookies, Etc.

In Chrome, New incognito tab Follow onscreen

prompts

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Setting Chrome

Make Chrome settings. Settable items are the following.

Item Description

Sign in to
Chrome

Search engine Select a search engine.

Autofill forms

Save
passwords

Home page Set a homepage.

Privacy

Accessibility Set 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.

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 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 webpages before reading
them.

View version information, etc. about
Chrome.

In app sheet, (Google) (Chrome)

Chrome activates.

Settings Set items

Settings are complete.

・For some items, additional settings may appear when

Tapping the item.

Camera

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Capturing Photos/Videos

By default, 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 app sheet, (Basic) (SHCamera)

COMMON Save To microSD

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

Aim Back Camera at subject

・Drag up/down to adjust brightness.
・Drag left/right, Pinch/Spread, or Press Volume Up Key/

Volume Down Key to adjust zoom.

・Tap subject or Half Press Shutter Key for focus lock.

・To cancel focus lock, Tap area outside the focus mark.

・Focus lock is not available if Focus Setting is set to

AF OFF .

/Shutter Key

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

Shutter sound plays; photo is saved to internal storage.

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

capture photo.

・

To capture photos in succession, Press /Shutter Key for

1+ seconds.

Activating Front Camera or Shooting
Mode Specified for (SHCamera)

Press Shutter Key twice with Display on

・

Specify which mode to activate in Activate camera by

pressing key twice beforehand. See ""Activate camera by

pressing key twice" Setting" for details.

・

Alternatively, Long Press Shutter Key to activate

(SHCamera).

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Recording Videos

In app sheet, (Basic) (SHCamera)

Aim Back Camera at subject

・Drag up/down to adjust brightness.
・Drag left/right, Pinch/Spread, or Press Volume Up Key/

Volume Down Key to adjust zoom.

Viewfinder Layout

Front/Back Camera switch

Switch between Front Camera and Back 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.

Camera

・

To capture photos while recording video, Tap or Press

Shutter Key.

・Tap subject or Half Press Shutter Key for focus lock.

・To cancel, Tap area outside the focus mark.

・Focus lock is not available if Focus Setting is set to

AF OFF .

・Indicators shown in Viewfinder and available functions/

settings vary depending on Camera type and shooting mode.

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.

Tone sounds and video is saved to internal storage.

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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Music & Images

Listening to Music (Play Music)...................................... 98

Viewing & Managing Photos/Videos (Album)................100

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Listening to Music (Play Music)

Playing Music

Supported file formats:

・3GPP, MP4, MP3, AMR, OGG Vorbis, WAVE, MIDI, XMF,

RTTTL/RTX, OTA, iMelody, ADTS raw AAC, FLAC

Tap item Tap song

In app sheet, (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 Playback Screen Layout

Music library opens.

ARTISTS / ALBUMS / SONGS / GENRES

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

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