Sharp HRO00179 Users Manual

Contents

SafetyPrecautions

BasicManual

GettingReady

BasicOperations

CharacterInput

Settings

Appendix

Preface

Thank you for buying the “AQUOS PAD SHT21” (simply called the “SHT21” or the “product” from here on). Before using the product, be sure to read the “Basic Manual” (this PDF manual) on the au homepage to ensure correct use. After you have finished reading this PDF manual, be sure to store it and the printed manuals (Accessories) in safe places so that you can retrieve them whenever you need them. If you lose the printed manuals (Accessories), contact an au shop or Customer Service Center.

Operating Instructions

■ “Basic Manual” (This PDF Manual)

This manual describes basic operations of major functions. For detailed descriptions of various functions, refer to the “Instruction Manual application” (Japanese) that can be used on the product or “Full Instruction Manual” (Japanese) on the au homepage:

(http://www.au.kddi.com/torisetsu/index.html)

■ “Instruction Manual Application”

(Japanese)

You can use the “Instruction Manual application” on the product to check detailed operational procedures. Also, you can activate intended functions from an explanation screen depending on the functions. On the home screen, tap [APPS] [[Instruction Manual].

• To use the application for the first time, you need to download and install it by following on-screen instructions.

■ Downloading Manuals

You can download the “Basic Manual” (this PDF manual) and the “Instruction Manual” (Accessory) (Japanese) or “Full Instruction Manual” (Japanese) in PDF format from the au homepage.

Safety Precautions

Before you start using the product, be sure to read the “Safety Precautions” to ensure correct use. Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, check for possible remedies in the following au Customer Support site of au homepage:

(http://cs.kddi.com/support/komatta/kosho/

index.html)

When Using the Product

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

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

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

• The IMEI information of the product is automatically sent to KDDI CORPORATION for maintenance and monitoring operational status of the product.

• Since the battery is built into the product, you cannot replace it yourself. For replacing the battery, contact an au shop or Customer Service Center.

• Take care not to inconvenience people around you when you use the product in a public place.

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

• When the product is used by a child, parents or guardians should thoroughly read this PDF manual and teach the child how to use it.

Etiquette

The product always emit weak radio waves when power is on. Use the product in an enjoyable and safe manner without forgetting to be considerate of others around you.

■ Use of the product is not allowed in the

following places!

• Do not use the product while driving a car or riding a motorbike or bicycle. It may cause a traffic accident. Use of the product while driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law. Use of the product while riding a bicycle may be punishable by some regulations.

• Be sure to turn off the product while you are aboard an airplane. Otherwise, safety of your flight may be compromised.

■ Be considerate of where you use the

product and the volume!

In theaters, museums, libraries, and other similar places, turn the power off or turn on the manner mode so as not to disturb others around you by reception sounds.

• Do not use the product on a street where you might interrupt the flow of pedestrians.

• Move to areas where you will not inconvenience others on trains, in hotel lobbies, etc.

• Obtain the permission of other people before you take their photos with the product’s camera.

■ Be considerate of people around you!

• Some people close to you in crowded places such as packed trains may be using a cardiac pacemaker. Turn the product off in such places.

• Abide by the rules of hospitals and other medical institutions where it is forbidden to use or carry the product.

List of Packaged Items

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

microUSB-3.5φ L-Shaped

Conversion Cable (Sample)

SHT21

Warranty

(Japanese)

• Instruction Manual (Japanese)

• Setting Guide (Japanese)

• Before Using the Product (Japanese)

Stylus Pen* (SHT21KBA)

* This is inserted into the SHT21

at the time of purchase.

Desktop Holder

(SHT21PUA)

The following items are not included in the package.

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• AC adapter

• Earphone

• microUSB cable

• microSD memory card

• Purchase a specified charger (sold separately).

• Illustrations in this manual are only for reference. They

may look different from the actual product.

◎ The battery is built into the product.

Using au Disaster Countermeasure Application

au Disaster Countermeasure is an application in which you can use Disaster Message Board, Emergency Rapid Mail (Earthquake Early Warning, Disaster and Evacuation Information, and Tsunami Warning) and Disaster Voice Messaging Service.

A On the home screen, [APPS]

[[au災害対策] (au Disaster Countermeasure).

The au Disaster Countermeasure menu is displayed.

《au Disaster Countermeasure menu》

■ Using Disaster Message Board

Disaster Message Board is a service to enable customers in disaster areas to register their safety information via LTE NET when large-scale disasters, such as an earthquake whose Japan seismic scale is approximately 6-lower or more, occur. The registered safety information can be checked by customers using au terminals, and also from other carriers’ cell phones, PCs, etc.

For details, refer to “Disaster Message Board Service”

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on the au homepage.

A From the au Disaster Countermeasure

menu, [災害用伝言板] (Disaster Message Board).

Follow the on-screen instructions for registration/ confirmation.

◎ To register the safety information, an e-mail address

(~ezweb.ne.jp) is required. Set the mail address in advance.

◎ Deletion of the safety information and configurations for

Safety Notification Mail are not available during the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) connection.

◎ The Company does not guaran tee the quality of this service.

The Company, regardless of the cause, shall not be liable for any problems related to registration of safety information due to the concentration of access to this service or equipment errors, any loss due to the damage, ruination, etc. of safety information, or any loss arising from registered safety information.

■ Using Emergency Rapid Mail

Emergency Rapid Mail is a service to collectively deliver Earthquake Early Warning and Tsunami Warning provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency, and Disaster and Evacuation Information provided by the national government or the local governments to au terminals in the specified areas. At the time of purchase, receiving setting of Emergency Rapid Mail (Earthquake Early Warning, and Disaster and Evacuation Information) is set to “受信する” (Receive). You can receive Tsunami Warning by setting 災害・避難情報 (Disaster and Evacuation Information). When receiving Earthquake Early Warning, secure your safety and act composedly according to the surrounding situations. When receiving Tsunami Warning, leave sea coasts immediately and evacuate to safe places such as hills and strongly-built tall buildings.

A From the au Disaster Countermeasure

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menu, [緊急速報メール] (Emergency Rapid Mail).

The inbox is displayed. Select a mail to check to display the details of the mail.

削除

Delete received mails.

(Delete) 設定 (Settings)

緊急地震速報 (Earthquake Early Warning)

Set whether to receive Earthquake Early Warning.

• Tap [受信する] (Receive)/[受信しない] (Not receive) [[OK].

災害・避難情報 (Disaster and Evacuation Information)

Set whether to receive Disaster and Evacuation Information, and Tsunami Warning.

• Tap [受信する] (Receive)/[受信しない] (Not receive) [[OK].

音量 (Volume)

Set the volume of the receiving sound.

バイブ (Vibrator)

Set whether to activate the vibrator at the time of reception.

設定 (Settings)

マナー時の鳴動 (Linkage to the manner mode)

Set whether to notify you with the manner mode settings applied in the manner mode.

緊急地震速報 (Earthquake Early Warning)

Check the operations of the receiving sound and vibrator for Earthquake Early Warning.

災害・避難情報 (Disaster and Evacuation Information)

Check the operations of the receiving sound and vibrator for Disaster and Evacuation Information, and Tsunami Warning.

◎ This service is available only in Japan (Not available

overseas).

◎ Emergency Rapid Mail is free of both information charges

and communication charges.

◎ Emergency Rapid Mail cannot be received while the power

is turned off.

◎ Emergency Rapid Mail may not be received during

communication such as while sending and receiving SMSs/ e-mails and while using the browser, or when you are in a place where the signal cannot be received (e.g. tunnels and basements) or the signal is weak, even within the service area.

◎ Emergency Rapid Mail which failed to be received will not

be able to be received again.

◎ When you receive Emergency Rapid Mail, the dedicated

alarm tone rings. The alarm tone cannot be changed.

◎ Information intended for the areas of other than your present

location may be received.

◎ As for this service, the Company shall not be liable for any

damage incurred on the users resulted from failure or delay of information delivery due to commun ication disturbance or system failure, contents of the information or other problems that are not supposed to be blamed on the Company.

◎ For details on Earthquake Early Warning and Tsunami

Warning provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency, refer to the agency’s homepage.

(http://www.jma.go.jp/)

Earthquake Early Warning

◎ Earthquake Early Warning notifies areas where a strong

shaking (Japan seismic scale 4 or more) is expected when an earthquake whose maximum Japan seismic scale is predicted of 5-lower or more has been detected.

◎ This service detects an earthquake (P-wave, preliminary

tremors) near the seismic center immediately after the earthquake occurs and automatically calculates its location, scale and predicted strength of the shaking. After that, you will be notified of the earthquake as soon as possible within a few seconds to dozens of seconds before a strong shaking from the earthquake (S-wave, principal shock) occurs.

◎ In the vicinity of the seismic center, a strong shaking may

reach you before Earthquake Early Warning.

◎ The Earthquake Early Warning distribution system provided

by this service is different from that provided by TV, radio and other communication media and thus the arriving time of Earthquake Early Warning may be different among those media.

Tsunami Warning

◎ Tsunami Warning notifies areas including target sea coasts

of Tsunami Warning (major tsunami and tsunami) provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Disaster and Evacuation Information

◎ Disaster and Evacuation Information notifies information

related to the safety of citizens, such as evacuation advisories, evacuation orders or various alarms delivered by the national government or the local governments.

■ Using Disaster Voice Messaging Service

Disaster Voice Messaging Service is a service to record voices with a smartphone, tablet, etc. and deliver them as a voice message to people to whom you want to deliver the information that you are safe when large-scale disasters occur.

A From the au Disaster Countermeasure

menu, [災害用音声お届けサービス] (Disaster Voice Messaging Service).

■ Sending voices (Send)

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Tap “声をお届け” (Send voices) and operate in order of “①お届け先を選択” 届けしたい声を録音” (Record voices to send).

* You can al so select to whom to send your voices from the addr ess book.

(Select to whom to send) [“②お

■ Receiving voices (Receive)

You will be notified via a pop-up screen or an SMS that a voice message has been received. You can listen to the message by receiving (downloading) and playing the voice message.

• If the receivers are using a tablet or smartphone on which an au Disaster Countermeasure application supporting Disaster Voice Messaging Service is not enabled or using an au cell phone, they will be notified via an SMS.

• If the receivers are notified via an SMS, the information will not be saved in the au Disaster Countermeasure application.

◎ Sending and receiving voice messages are available only

when you are using LTE/3G network. Disable wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) communication etc. before use.

◎ Voice messages can be recorded for up to 30 seconds. ◎ Voice messages can be exchanged only among au

terminals (interoperation with other carriers’ cell phones will be available from the spring of 2013).

◎ Voices may not be heard when the media sound volume is

set to low or the manner mode is set.

◎ When no free space is left on the main unit (memory) , voice

messages may not be saved or played.

◎ Some terminals cannot receive voice messages. For details,

refer to the au homepage.

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

Operating Instructions ............................................... ii

Contents

Safety Precautions...................................................... ii

When Using the Product ............................................ 1

Etiquette....................................................................... 1

List of Packaged Items...............................................2

Using au Disaster Countermeasure Application ..... 3

Contents ...................................................................... 8

Safety Precautions

Illustrations and Descriptions in This Manual.................... 9

Exemptions.......................................................................... 10

Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)............................... 11

Handling Precautions ......................................................... 24

Available Security Codes ...................................................31

Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof Properties ..............33

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

Functions ............................................................................. 40

Notes on Packet Communication Charge......................... 43

Notes on Google Play/au Market/Applications................. 43

Getting Ready

Names and Functions of Parts .......................................... 44

Using the au Micro IC Card (LTE) ...................................... 46

Using a microSD Memory Card ......................................... 48

Charging............................................................................... 50

Turning the Power On/Off................................................... 54

Sleep Mode .......................................................................... 55

Welcome Sheet(Lock Screen)............................................ 56

Switching the Display Language to English..................... 56

Basic Operations

Using the Touch Panel........................................................ 57

Using the Stylus Pen........................................................... 58

Using the Touch Keys......................................................... 59

Using the 3-Line Home ....................................................... 60

Using the Status Area......................................................... 64

Character Input

Switching Software Keyboards..........................................66

Viewing the Character Input Screen.................................. 66

Settings

Displaying Setting Menu..................................................... 70

Appendix

Introduction of Peripheral Devices.................................... 71

Troubleshooting .................................................................. 73

Updating Software or OS....................................................74

After-Sales Service.............................................................. 76

Main Specifications.............................................................78

CE Declaration of Conformity ............................................ 80

FCC Notice ........................................................................... 82

Export Administration Regulations................................... 83

Intellectual Property Rights................................................ 83

Illustrations and Descriptions in

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This Manual

■ Note on Key Illustrations

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

■ Description of Operations for Selecting

Item/Icon/Key etc.

In this manual, operation procedures are described as below.

Description Explanation On the home screen, [APPS]

[[Browser]. f (hold down

for at least 2 seconds).

* Tappin g is to select a key or icon displayed on the screen by lightly tapping

it with your finger or the stylus pen.

Tap “APPS” at the top of the home screen and tap “ Browser”.

Hold f down for at least 2 seconds.

■ Notes on Illustrations/Screenshots

The screenshots in this manual are simplified and may look different from the actual screens. Also, part of the screen may be omitted.

Actual screen

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

◎ Explanations of this manual are based on the case when the

product is held vertically. If you hold it horizontally, menu items/icons/on-screen keys etc. may be different.

In this manual

Safety Precautions

◎ Explanations of this manual are based on operations with

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your finger when you can operate with either your finger or the stylus pen.

◎

Menu items, layers and icons described in this manual may be different according to functions being used, conditions, etc.

◎ “microSD™ memory card (sold commercially)”,

“microSDHC™ memory card (sold commercially)” and “microSDXC™ memory card (sold commercially)” are abbreviated as “microSD memory card” or “microSD”.

Safety Precautions

Exemptions

•

The Company is not liable for any damages arising from earthquakes, lightning, storms, floods or other natural disasters, as well as fires, actions by third parties, other accidents, intentional or mistaken operation by the customer, or use under other unusual conditions outside the responsibility of the Company.

• The Company is not liable for any incidental damages (change/disappearance of saved content, loss of business income, disruption of business, etc.) arising from use of or inability to use the product. It is recommended that you keep a copy of important phone numbers etc.

• The Company is not liable for any damages arising from failure to observe the described content of this manual.

• The Company is not liable for any damages arising, for example, from malfunction caused by combination with connected devices or software not related to the Company.

• Captured image data or downloaded data may sometimes be altered or lost due to faults, repair or other handling of the product. The Company is not liable for any damage or lost income resulting from recovery of these data.

• It is recommended you keep a copy of important data in your PC’s hard disk, etc. Whatever the cause of fault or malfunction may be, the Company assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of saved information.

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

companies: Sold by: KDDI CORPORATION,

OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY

Manufactured by: SHARP CORPORATION

◎ Reproduction of the content of this manual in part or in

whole is prohibited.

◎ The content of this manual is subject to change without

notice.

◎ Every effort has been made in the preparation of this

manual. Should you notice any unclear points, omissions, etc., feel free to contact us.

Safety Precautions (Observe

Wet hands

prohibited

Strictly)

■ Before using the product, thoroughly read these

safety precautions for proper use. After reading, store the precautions in a safe place.

These “Safety Precautions” describe instructions that should be observed to prevent damage to property or injury to the customer or others using the product. These instructions are divided into the following categories.

■ Explanation of Indications Used in This

Manual

This symbol indicates the

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

potential and imminent danger of death or serious injury*1 to a person.

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury*1 to a person.

This symbol indicates the possibility of personal injury*2 to a person or physical damage*3.

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

*2 Injur y: This refers to injuries, burns (high- and low-te mperature), electric

*3 Physica l damage: This refers to extended damage to buildings, furniture,

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

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

livestock or pets.

■ Explanation of Graphic Symbols Used in

This Manual

Prohibited

Disassembly

prohibited

Wetting with water prohibited

Indicates an action that is not allowed.

Indicates that handling with wet hands is not allowed.

Indicates that disassembly is not allowed.

Indicates that use in a place where the product is likely to get wet or allowing the product to get wet is not allowed.

Safety Precautions

Instruction

Prohibited

Disconnect

plug from

power outlet

Safety Precautions

■ Precautions Common to the Main Unit,

Indicates an action that must be done.

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

Charger, au Micro IC Card (LTE), microUSB-3.5φ L-Shaped Conversion Cable, Stylus Pen, Peripheral Devices

Be sure to read the following hazards before use.

Instruction

Prohibited

DANGER

Be sure to use only the specified peripheral devices. Use of other peripheral devices might cause overheating, ignition, rupture, fault, or leakage of liquid.

Do not use, store or leave the product in hot places (e.g. by the fire, near a heater, under a kotatsu, in direct sunlight, in a car in the hot sun). Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, fault, fire or injury.

Instruction

Prohibited

Before entering an area where flammable gas is generated such as a gas station, be sure to turn off the product. Do not charge the battery. Failure to observe these precautions might cause the gas to catch fire. In addition, when using NFC payment function at a gas station, be sure to turn off the power in advance. (If NFC has been locked, cancel the lock before turning off the power.)

Do not put the product in a cooking appa ratus such as microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause leakage of liquid, ignition, rupture, fault, fire or injury.

Do not throw the product into a fire or heat it. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture or fire.

Do not short-circuit the charger terminal, the external connection jack or the connection jack of microUSB-3.5φ L-Shaped Conversion Cable (sample). Do not allow conductive foreign objects (metal fragments, pencil leads, etc.) to come into contact with or get inside a terminal/jack. Doing so might cause fire or a fault.

When using metal accessories, etc., do not allow the metal part to come in contact with the connection jack or power outlet. Doing so might cause electric shock, ignition, injury or a fault.

Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for an extended period. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture or fire by the light-collecting mechanism of the lens.

The customer is not allowed to disassemble, modify

Disassembly

prohibited

Prohibited

or repair the product. Doing so might cause a fault, ignition, electric shock, or injury. The Company is not liable even in the event of any nonconformities arising on the product or peripheral devices as a result of modification, etc. Modification of the product is in violation of the Radio Law.

WARNING

Do not drop or subject to strong impact, such as throwing. Doing so might cause rupture, overheating, ignition or a fault.

Do not use outside when you can hea r thunder. Doing so might risk lightning strikes and electric

Prohibited

shock.

Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the body touch the external connection jack or connection jack of microUSB-3.5φ L-Shaped Conversion Cable (sample). Doing so might cause electric shock, injury or a fault.

Be sure to read the following warnings before use.

Wetting

with water prohibited

Instruction

If the product is damaged because it is dropped or something, and its display is cracked or internal parts are exposed, do not touch the cracked display or exposed parts with your hands. Doing so might cause electric shock or injury from damaged parts. Contact an au shop or Secure cell phone support center.

Although the product model has waterproof property, stop use if liquid such as water gets inside the main unit from the external connection jack cover or microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE) cover. Continued use of the product in this state might cause overheating, ignition or a fault.

If charging is not completed after the specified charging time, stop charging. Failure to do so might cause leakage of liquid, overheating, rupture or ignition.

Do not leave in places within the reach of small children. Small children might swallow part of the equipment by mistake and choke on them, or might drop them by mistake and cause accidents or injury.

Safety Precautions

Prohibited

CAUTION

Prohibited

Be sure to read the following cautions before use.

Do not store the product in places subj ect to direct sunlight (e.g. in automobiles), places that get hot, places that get extremely cold, and in humid or dusty places. Doing so might cause overheating, ignition, deformation or a fault.

Do not leave on unstable places such as rocky stands or tilting surfaces especially while the vibration mode is set. Dropping the product may cause injury or damage. Also, pay sufficient attention to impact, etc.

Do not cover or wrap the product with bedding, etc. while using or charging the product. Doing so might cause fire, fault or injury.

Do not touch the product or specified chargers (sold separately) for a long time while charging. Doing so might cause low-temperature burns.

Do not use power outlets or wiring apparatus beyond its rating. Also, exceeding rating, for example, by connecting multiple devices to a single power strip might cause overheating and fire.

Do not place near corrosive chemicals or in places where corrosive gas is generated. Doing so might cause a fault or loss of internal data.

Instruction

Stop use if there is smoke, abnormal odor or noise, excessive overheating, or other abnormalities. During charging, disconnect the specified charger (sold separately) from the power outlet or the socket and make sure that the product is not overheating. Also, when using microUSB-3.5φ L-Shaped Conversion Cable (sample), disconnect it from the product, earphone, etc. and make sure that the product is not overheating. After that, turn the power off and contact an au shop or Secure cell phone support center. Also, if you have dropped or damaged the product, do not continue to use it in that state, and contact an au shop or Secure cell phone support center.

When inserting an earphone, etc. into the product, adjust the volume to the proper level. Setting too loud a volume or using the earphone continuously for a long period of time might adversely affect your ears. Also, raising the volume too high might prevent you from hearing sounds around you, which might in turn lead to a traffic accident at a railroad crossing or pedestrian crossing.

When adjusting the volume with an earphone, etc. inserted into the product, raise the volume a little at a time. If you raise the volume too much from the outset, sudden loud noise from the earphone, etc. might adversely affect your ears.

When using a charger or exter nal device, insert/ remove the connector straight to/from the jack. Make sure the orientation of the connector is correct. Failure to do so might cause damage or a fault.

Prohibited

When small children use the equipment, have the guardian teach them the proper handling

Instruction

procedures so as to avoid potential dangerous situations. In addition, check that they are using the equipment as directed during use. Failure to do so might cause injury etc.

■ Main Unit

DANGER

Do not puncture the product with a nail, hit it with a hammer or step on it. Doing so might cause leakage, overheating, rupture or ignition of the internal battery.

WARNING

Be careful not to have the product bitten by your pet.

Instruction

Failure to do so might cause leakage, overheating, rupture or ignition of the internal battery.

Be sure to read the following hazards before use.

Be sure to read the following warnings before use.

Instruction

Do not use the product while driving a car or riding a motorbike or bicycle. Doing so may cause a traffic accident. Use of the product while driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law. Use of the product while riding a bicycle may be punishable by some regulations.

Turn off the product while you are aboard an airplane. Otherwise, the product may affect electronic devices and safety of your flight may be compromised. If the product is permitted to be used on an airplane, use it appropriately by following instructions from the airline company. Do not connect the product with a PC aboard an airplane using the microUSB cable 01 (sold separately), since the product is automatically turned on.

The product sometimes affects high-precision electronic devices. So, turn it off near such devices. (Examples of electronic devices that might be affected by the product include cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids, other electronic medical devices, fire alarms, and automatic doors. If you are using an electronic medical device, contact the device manufacturer or retailer for information about the possible effects of radio waves.)

Safety Precautions

Instruction

When using the product near an implanted pacemaker, implanted cardioverter-defibrillator or other electronic medical device, radio waves might affect these units and devices. So, please observe the following.

1. Those with an implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-defibrillator should carry or use the product at least 22 cm away from the pacemaker or cardioverter-defibrillator.

2. Turn the product off in crowded trains or other crowded places, since there may be peopl e with an implanted cardiac pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-defibrillator nearby.

3. Pay attention to the following points when using the product inside medical institutions.

• Do not bring the product into operating

theaters, intensive-care units (ICU) and coronary care units (CCU).

•

Turn the product off in hospital wards. Do not connect the product with a PC in hospital wards using the microUSB cable 01 (sold separately), since the product is automatically turned on.

• Even if you are in a lobby, etc., be sure to turn

the product off when there are electronic medical devices nearby.

•

When a medical institution has laid down designated areas where use of the product is prohibited or is not allowed to be brought in, abide by the instructions of that medical institution.

4. When using electronic medical devices other than an implanted pacemaker and implanted cardioverter-defibrillator outside a medical institution (e.g. home medical treatment), check individually with the manufacturer of the electronic medical device regarding the influence of radio waves.

Instruction

Prohibited

Instruction

Stay alert to your surroundings when messaging, browsing the Internet, shooting photos, playing games, watching TV (1Seg) or listening to music. Failure to do so might cause a fall or traffic accident.

Do not point the illuminated light directly at someone’s eyes. Be especially careful not to shoot small children from a very close distance. Do not use Mobile light near people’s faces. Eyesight may be temporarily affected leading to accidents.

Do not light the mobile light toward a driver of a car, motorbike or bicycle. If dazzled by the light, the driver might become unable to drive and cause an accident.

Sometimes, very rarely some people demonstrate symptoms such as temporary muscle spasms, loss of consciousness, etc. by watching repeatedly flickering screens. Those with a past history of this should consult with a physician beforehand.

Be sure to read the

CAUTION

Use of the main unit in an automobile might sometimes affect on-vehicle electronic devices,

Prohibited

Instruction

The materials of parts used on the product are as follows.

Outer case (display frame part)

Outer case (bottom) PC/ABS resin +

Back cover PC/ASA resin +

External connection jack cover microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE) cover

though this rarely happens. If this happens, do not use since this may impair safe travel.

If you feel any abnormality with your skin, immediately consult a dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs depending on your physical constitution and condition.

Part Material Surface treatment

PC/ASA resin + GF30%

GF20%

GF30% PC resin Elastomer resin PC resin Elastomer resin

following cautions before use.

Black discontinuous deposition Black coating

Black coating

Black coating None Black coating None

Part Material Surface treatment

TV antenna PA resin

Power key PC resin Black coating Volume up/down key Display Hardened glass

Camera lens Acrylic resin Hard coating Mobile light lens PC resin None Mobile light lens ring Charger terminal SUS Gold plating Stylus pen ABS resin

The materials of parts used on the desktop holder are as follows.

Part Material Surface treatment Outer case ABS resin None Back plate PC resin None Back rib (left/right) POM resin None Front rib POM resin None Holder (left/right) POM resin None Switching knob POM resin None Contact lever POM resin None

SUS Nickel-titanium alloy

PC resin Black coating

(Shatterproof sheet of surface: PET)

PC resin None

POM resin SUS

None

Acrylic hard coating

None

Safety Precautions

Prohibited

Part Material Surface treatment Contact terminal Phosphor bronze Gold plating Connection jack (microUSB) Rubber leg Polyurethane resin None

Prohibited

Instruction

SUS Tin plating

Do not bring the product close to magnetized objects such as cash cards, floppy disks, credit cards, and prepaid cards. Doing so might result in loss of recorded information.

Do not allow liquids, metal objects, burnable items, and other foreign matter to get inside the microSD memory card slot. Doing so might cause fire, electric shock or a fault.

Do not swing the product around by holding the TV antenna or the stylus pen attached into the main unit. Doing so might cause an accident or damage.

Use the product with the external connection jack cover, microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE) cover, etc. closed. If the covers are open, dirt or water may get inside causing a fault.

Stow the TV antenna when not watching TV (1Seg). If you use the product with the TV antenna extended, it might cause unexpected injury by hitting your face, etc.

If you have a weak heart, be careful when setting the reception vibration and reception volume to prevent adverse effects on your heart.

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Pay attention to items becoming stuck to the main unit. The speaker uses magnets, and so thumbtacks, pins, craft knife blades, staples, and other metal objects sometimes become stuck to the main unit, and cause unexpected injury.

Do not put the product directly on sand at a beach, etc. Sand or other small particles might get inside the microphone, speaker, etc. causing the volume to drop. If sand gets inside the product, it might cause overheating or a fault.

The product may become hot by prolonged use especially in high-temperature environment. Be careful when using the product touching your skin for a long time, as it might cause low-temperature burns.

When using the product for data communication, do not keep the product in direct contact with your skin for a prolonged period, or do not cover the product with paper, cloth, bedding, etc. The product might get hot, causing fire, burns or a fault.

Do not swing the product with the TV antenna pulled out. Doing so may cause injury or deform or damage the TV antenna.

■ Internal Battery

Prohibited

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

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

Be sure to read the following hazards before use.

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If the liquid leaking from inside gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse it off with water to avoid injury. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub but wash your eyes with water, and immediately consult a doctor to avoid the risk of losing your eyesight.

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■ Charger

WARNING

The internal battery is a consumable item. If the performance of the internal battery does not recover (e.g. the usable time after each charge has become extremely short), the internal battery is at the end of service life, so stop using it. Failure to do so might cause overheating, ignition, rupture or leakage. Since the battery is built-in type, the product will be kept at an au shop etc. and charges will be incurred for repair. Also, you may not use the product in certain period of time. Note that the length of service life varies depending on the usage condition, etc.

Be sure to read the following warnings before use.

Do not use at other voltages than the specified power supply voltage. Doing so might cause ignition, fire, overheating or electric shock.

• Common AC adapter 01 (sold separately): 100 V AC (for domestic use in Japan) Do not charge with single-phase 200 V or voltage converters for overseas travel.

• AC adapter (sold separately) available overseas other than the adapters above: 100 V AC to 240 V AC

• DC adapter (sold separately): 12/24 V DC (for negative grounded vehicles only)

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Wetting with water prohibited

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Firmly insert the power plug of the specified charger (sold separately) into the power outlet or cigarette lighter socket down to the base of its pins. Incomplete insertion of the power plug might result in electric shock or fire caused by overheating and ignition. Do not use damaged specified charger (sold separately) or loose power outlets or cigarette lighter sockets.

If the fuse in the common DC adapter 01/03 (sold separately) blows, replace it with a fuse of the specified type (250 V, 1 A). Replacing with a different type of fuse might cause overheating or ignition. (For information about fuse replacement, carefully read the manual for the commo n DC adapter 01/03 (sold separately).)

Do not damage, modify, twist, pull or place a heavy object on the cable of the specified charger (sold separately). Do not use a damaged cable. Doing so might cause an electric shock, short circuit or fire.

Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the body touch the charger terminal. Doing so might cause electric shock, injury or a fault.

If you hear thunder, do not touch the power plug. Doing so might cause an electric shock as a result of a lightning strike.

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plug from

power outlet

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plug from

power outlet

Before cleaning the specified charger (sold separately), unplug its power plug from the outlet or cigarette lighter socket. If the plug remains plugged in when you clean the charger, it might cause an electric shock or short circuit. Also, wipe off dust on the power plug of the specified charger (sold separately). If the plug is left covered with dust, it might cause fire.

Wipe off dust on the power plug. Failure to do so might cause fire, burns or electric shock.

Install and position in-car devices where they do not hinder driving or safety equipment such as airbags. Failure to do so might cause a traffic accident. Install in-car devices following the instructions of their manuals.

When the charger is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the charger’s power plug from the power outlet or cigarette lighter socket. Failure to do so might cause electric shock, fire or a fault.

The desktop holder, microUSB-3.5φ L-Shaped Conversion Cable (sample), stylus pen and specified charger (sold separately) are not waterproof. Never use in places subject to direct splashing with water, pet urine, etc. or in humid places such as a bathroom. Doing so might cause overheating, fire or electric shock. In the event that a charger is splashed with liquid, immediately disconnect its power plug.

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Wetting with water prohibited

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Wet hands prohibited

Disconnect

plug from

power outlet

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Do not use the desktop holder inside a car. Doing so may cause an accident because driving could be hindered.

Be sure to read the following cautions before use.

Do not use in humid places such as bath areas. Doing so might cause electric shock or a fault.

Do not plug or unplug the specified charger (sold separately) with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock or fault.

When unplugging the power plug of the specified charger (sold separately) from the outlet or cigarette lighter socket, hold the charger to do so. If you pull the cable, it might be damaged, causing overheating, ignition or electric shock.

Do not use the common DC adapter 01/03 (sold separately) with the car engine stopped. Doing so might result in draining of the car battery.

■ microUSB-3.5φ L-Shaped Conversion

Cable

Be sure to read the

DANGER

Strictly observe warnings and cautions indicated by the manufacturer of the earphone or peripheral

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device you use and follow the descriptions on its manuals to ensure correct use.

WARNING

Do not play games, listen to music, watch TV (1Seg), etc. while driving a car, riding a bicycle,

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walking, etc. Doing so might impair the safety and cause an accident.

CAUTION

Do not allow liquids, metal fragments, flammable materials, etc. to get inside or come into contact

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with the connection jack of microUSB-3.5φ L-Shaped Conversion Cable (sample). Doing so might cause fire, electric shock or a fault.

following hazards before use.

Be sure to read the following warnings before use.

Be sure to read the following cautions before use.

Safety Precautions

Do not damage, modify, twist, pull or place a heavy

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object on the cable. Doing so might cause a fault, electric shock or fire. Also, do not use a damaged cable.

When inserting/removing the cable, hold the connector part. Pulling the cable part might cause

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The materials of parts used on microUSB-3.5φ L-Shaped Conversion Cable (sample) are as follows.

Cable TPU (Urethane

Connector cover on microUSB side Tip on microUSB side Connector cover on

3.5φ side Tip on 3.5φ side Brass Gold plating

damage or a fault of the cable.

If you feel any abnormality with your skin, immediately consult a dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs depending on your physical constitution and condition.

Part Material Surface treatment

elastomer) TPE (Olefin elastomer) SUS301 Nickel plating

TPE (Olefin elastomer)

None

■ au Micro IC Card (LTE)

WARNING

Do not put the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in a cooking apparatus such as a microwave oven or a pressure

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vessel. Doing so might cause melting, overheating, fuming, loss of data or a fault.

CAUTION

Be careful not to injure your hand or finger when

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attaching/removing the au Micro IC Card (LTE).

Use only the devices specified by the Company to insert the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in. Using a device not specified by the Company might cause loss of data or a fault. For the specified devices, contact an au shop or Customer Service Center.

Do not disassemble or modify the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

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Be sure to read the following warnings before use.

Be sure to read the following cautions before use.

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Wetting with water prohibited

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Do not use or leave the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in hot places such as by a fire or a heater. Doing so might cause melting, fuming, loss of data or a fault.

Do not throw the au Micro IC Card (LTE) into a fire or heat it. Doing so might cause melting, fuming, loss of data or a fault.

Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au Micro IC Card (LTE) or short-circuit it. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Do not drop the au Micro IC Card (LTE) or subject it to strong impact. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Do not fold, bend or place a heavy object on the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Do not wet the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Do not scratch the IC (metal) part of the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Do not store the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in dusty places. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Do not store the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in places exposed to direct sunlight or hot and humid places. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Store the au Micro IC Card (LTE) out of reach of small children. Accidental swallow might cause asphyxiation, injury, etc.

■ Stylus Pen

WARNING

Do not swing the stylus pen toward people. It might hit yourself or other people and cause injury or loss

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of eyesight.

Be sure to read the following warnings before use.

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Handling Precautions

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

■ Precautions common to the main unit, internal

battery, charger, au Micro IC Card (LTE),

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microUSB-3.5φ L-Shaped Conversion Cable, stylus pen, peripheral devices

● Do not apply excessive force to the product during use. Be

sure not to put the product into a tightly packed bag or place a heavy object on the product in a bag. Doing so might damage the display or internal circuit board resulting in a malfunction. Keeping an external device connected to the external connection jack might damage the connector resulting in a malfunction. Such damage and malfunction are not covered by the warranty, even if there is no external damage.

● To ensure waterproof property (equivalent to IPX5 and IPX7)

of the product, use the product with the external connection jack cover and microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE) cover tightly closed. Note that the waterproof property is not guaranteed in every usage condition. Do not allow water to get inside the product or splash water on the charger or optional accessories. Do not open/close the external connection jack cover or microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE) cover in the rain or with water drops on the surface of the product. Doing so might cause water intrusion resulting in internal corrosion. Malfunctions determined to be caused by water intrusion are not covered by the warranty.

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

places. (Use within an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C and humidity range of 35% to 85%.)

• Charger

• Conversion cables

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

places. (Use within an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C and humidity range of 35% to 85%. Using at a temperature of 36°C to 40°C is allowed only when you use the product temporarily.)

• SHT21

• au Micro IC Card (LTE) (inserted into the SHT21)

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

● Clean the charger terminal and external connection jack of

the product, connection jack of microUSB-3.5φ L-Shaped Conversion Cable (sample), and connection jack of the desktop holder with dry cotton swabs, etc. every now and then. A soiled terminal/jack might cause poor connection. When cleaning them, do not exert a strong force to prevent deformation.

● Clean the product with a soft dry cloth (such as the type used

for eyeglasses). Forceful rubbing with a dry cloth may scratch the display. The display may be stained if splash or smear is left attached to the surface. Wiping the product using alcohol, thinner, benzene, detergent, etc. might erase the printing on the outer casing or cause discoloration.

● Use as far away as possible from fixed-line phones, TVs and

radios. Use nearby might affect them.

● The product may become warm while charging or during

other operations, depending on the situation, but this is not abnormal.

● When the temperature of the product gets high during use,

the product may temporarily lower the screen brightness or may stop part of its functions to protect the main unit.

■ Main unit

● Do not forcefully press, tap or intentionally subject the

display to strong impact. Doing so might cause scratching or damage.

● Do not forcefully press sharp objects or hard objects against

keys or display surface. Doing so might cause scratching or damage. The touch panel is designed to be lightly touched by fingers or the stylus pen. Do not apply strong pressure with your fingers, the stylus pen or sharp-pointed objects (such as ballpoint pens and pins) on the touch panel. In the following cases, the product may not respond to touching the touch panel, or errors in operation may occur.

• Operation with gloved hands

• Operation with fingernails

• Operation with a foreign object placed on the touch panel

• Operation with a protective film or sticker on the touch

panel

• Operation with water drops left or condensation formed on the surface

• Operation with wet or sweaty fingers

• Operation under water

Safety Precautions

● Never use modified au terminals. Use of a modified device

violates the Radio Law. You can perform the following operations on the product to confirm the unique authentication and standard marks (including certification/authentication numbers) for the product. On the home screen, tap [APPS] [[Settings] [[Device info] [[Technical Regulations Conformity Certification]. The product has acquired the certification of conformity with technical regulations for the specified radio station based on the Radio Law and certification of conformity with technical

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regulations for the terminal based on the Telecommunications Business Law, and the “Technical Conformity Mark ” can be confirmed in the product as a certificate. Confirm contents of electrical certificates in the product for information on certification. If the screws of the product are removed and modifications are made to the internal components, the certification of conformity with technical regulations will become invalid. Never use the product without the valid certification. Doing so violates the Radio Law.

● To prevent unlawful modification, the product has been

designed so that it cannot be easily disassembled. Modifying the product is prohibited by the Radio Law.

● Contents saved in the product, such as contacts, mails and

bookmarks might be altered or lost by an accident, fault, repair or mishandling. Be sure to keep a copy of important contents. Note that the Company assumes no responsibility for any damages or lost profits resulting from altered or lost contents.

● Note that content data (both charged or free content) saved

on the product cannot be returned to the customer when the product is replaced for repair of a fault, for example.

● The product uses liquid crystal for its display. The display

response speed may become slow when the ambient temperature is low, which is due to the property of liquid crystal and not a malfunction. The display response speed will return to normal at room temperature.

● Although the display used on the product is made using

high-precision technology, some pixels (dots) might be lit or out at all times. This is not a malfunction.

● Take care not to inconvenience people around you when you

use the product in a public place.

● You are recommended to store copies of individual data

such as still pictures you took, videos and music in your PC by sending each file as mail attachment, etc. Note, however, that you may not be able to make copies of some copyrighted data even by the above-mentioned means.

● Take care not to place magnetized items such as magnetic

cards, speakers and TV sets near the product, as it might cause malfunction. Putting strong magnetism close to the product might cause false operation.

● When you put the product in your bag etc., take care so that

the display does not come in contact with metal objects or other hard objects, as it might cause scratching or damage.

● When suddenly brought into a warm place from a cold place,

or when in a humid location, or when used where temperature suddenly changes (e.g. near the air discharge port of an air conditioner), water drops (i.e. condensation) sometimes are formed inside the product. Note that when used under conditions such as this, humidity might cause corrosion or a fault.

● When wiping the display, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Use of a

moistened cloth, glass cleaner or other similar liquid might cause a fault.

● When connecting/disconnecting an external devi ce to/from

the external connection jack, make sure to insert/remove the connector of the external device straight to/from the jack.

● Note that applying unnecessary force with an external device

connected to the external connection jack may cause damage.

● Do not discard the product together with regular trash.

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

● Insert only a microSD memory card into the microSD memory

card slot on the product.

● Do not exert excessive force when attaching/removing a

microSD memory card. Doing so might injure your hands or fingers.

● While writing/reading data to/from a microSD memory card,

do not subject the product to vibration or impact or turn off the power. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

● Do not cover the light sensor with your finger or put a sticker

on it. Doing so may hinder the light sensor from detecting the ambient brightness and functioning correctly.

● If the display gets damaged, immediately stop use and

contact an au shop or Secure cell phone support center. Keeping using it may cause injury.

● Putting a sticker, etc. on the display or a key may cause

malfunction or shortened usage time. Also, doing so may damage the product.

● When using the product while the TV antenna is pulled out or

it is kept standing (e.g. while you are watching TV (1Seg)), take lots of care especially to the tip of the TV antenna so that it will not do any harm on surrounding people nor touch your own eye.

● If you put magnetized objects close to the product, the

speaker section sometimes emits sounds. This is not a fault.

● Note that if you forcefully pull the external connection jack

cover or microSD memory card/au Micro IC Card (LTE) cover or apply excessive force on them, they may be damaged.

● When you put the product in your bag, do not forget to

replace the TV antenna to its original position. Also, do not forcefully pull out or bend the TV antenna intentionally. Doing so may cause scratching or damage.

● Bright places such as under the direct sunlight sometimes

make it hard to see the display. This is not a fault.

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