Sharp SHL23 User Guide
BasicManual
Preface
Thank you for buying the “AQUOS PHONE SERIE
SHL23” (simply called the “SHL23” or the “product”
from here on).
Before using the product, be sure to read the “Basic
Manual” (this manual) to ensure correct use. After you
have finished reading this manual, be sure to keep it
accessible and store the printed manuals
(Accessories) in safe places so that you can refer to
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 Manual)
This manual describes basic operations of major
functions.
For detailed descriptions of various functions, refer to
the “Instruction Manual application” (Japanese version)
that can be used on the product or “Full Instruction
Manual” (Japanese) on the au homepage:
(http://www.au.kddi.com/english/support/manual/)
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■ “Instruction Manual Application”
(Japanese/English Version)
You can use the “Instruction Manual application”
(Japanese version) 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 [アプリ] (APPS) [[取扱説明
書] (Instruction Manual).
Also, you can use the “Instruction Manual application
(English version)” on the product to check operational
procedures.
On the home screen, tap [APPS] [[Basic Manual]
after switching the display language to English
(zP. 53).
• To use the application for the first time, you need to
download and install it by following on-screen
instructions.
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://www.au.kddi.com/english/support/)
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/GSM/UMTS
system has highly secure confidential communication
features.)
• The product is compatible with the international
roaming service. Each network service varies
depending on the area and service content.
For details, refer to “auのネットワークサービス・海外
利用” (au Network Services/International Roaming)
described in “Instruction Manual application”
(Japanese) or “Full Instruction Manual” (Japanese).
• 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 your cell phone is
automatically sent to KDDI CORPORATION for
maintenance and monitoring operational status of
your cell phone.
• 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 manual and
teach the child how to use it.
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Cell Phone Etiquette
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■ Use of cell phones is not allowed in the
following places!
• Do not use a cell phone while driving a car or riding a
motorbike or bicycle. It may cause a traffic accident.
Use of a cell phone while driving a car or motorbike is
prohibited by law. Use of a cell phone 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.
List of Packaged Items
Before you start using the product, make sure that you
have all the following packaged items with the product.
• Instruction Manual (Japanese)
• Setting Guide (Japanese)
The following items are not included in the package.
• microSD memory card • AC adapter
• Earphone • microUSB cable
• Purchase a specified charger (sold separately).
• Illustrations of cell phones in this manual are only for
reference. They may look different from the actual
product.
◎ The battery is built into the product.
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SHL23
Warranty
(Japanese)
Desktop holder
(SHL23PUA)
Using au Disaster
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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.
■ 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 phones, and also from other carriers’ cell phones,
PCs, etc.
For details, refer to “Disaster Message Board Service”
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 e-mail address in
advance.
◎ Deletion of the safety information and configurations for
Safety Notification Mail are not available during wireless
LAN (Wi-Fi®) connection.
◎ The Company does not guarantee 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 registere d
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 phones in the specified areas.
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• 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
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)
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Delete received mails.
設定
(Settings)
緊急地震速報
Set whether to receive Earthquake
Early Warning.
• Tap [受信する] (Receive)/[受信し
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
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.
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
Check the receiving sound and
vibration of the product for
Earthquake Early Warning.
災害・避難情報 (Disaster and
Evacuation Information)
Check the receiving sound and
vibration of the product for Disaster
and Evacuation Information, and
Tsunami Warning.
(Earthquake Early Warning)
ない] (Not receive) [[OK].
ない] (Not receive) [[OK].
(Earthquake Early Warning)
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◎ 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 or during a call.
◎ Emergency Rapid Mail may not be received during
communication such as while sending and receiving
e-mails/SMSs 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/jma/indexe.html)
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 cente r 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 Major Tsunami Warning and Tsunami Warning 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.
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■ Using Disaster Voice Messaging Service
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Disaster Voice Messaging Service is a service to record
voices with a smartphone 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).
Follow the on-screen instructions.
◎ To use this service via Wi-Fi®, making initial settings via
LTE/3G networks is required.
◎ Voice messages can be recorded for up to 30 seconds.
◎ Voice messages can be exchanged among au cell phones
as well as between NTT docomo and SoftBank Mobile cell
phones.
◎ Voices may not be heard when the media sound volume is
set to low.
◎ When no free space is left on the internal memo ry, voice
messages may not be saved or played.
◎ Some cell phones cannot receive voice messages. For
details, refer to the au homepage.
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■ Using Disaster Information/Donation
Website
You can check the histories of Disaster and Evacuation
Information delivered by the local governments,
Disaster Information portal and donation website.
A From the au Disaster Countermeasure
menu, [災害情報/義援金サイト] (Disaster
Information/Donation website).
Select an item to check.
Contents
Preface ......................................................................... ii
Operating Instructions ............................................... ii
Safety Precautions...................................................... ii
When Using the Product ............................................ 1
Cell Phone Etiquette ................................................... 2
List of Packaged Items...............................................2
Using au Disaster Countermeasure Application ..... 3
Contents ...................................................................... 7
Safety Precautions.......................................... 8
Illustrations and Descriptions in This Manual.................... 8
Exemptions............................................................................ 9
Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)............................... 10
Handling Precautions .........................................................21
Available Security Codes ...................................................27
Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof Properties ..............29
Notes on Using Bluetooth®/Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)
Functions ............................................................................. 36
Notes on Packet Communication Charge......................... 39
Notes on Applications ........................................................39
Getting Ready ............................................... 40
Names and Functions of Parts........................................... 40
Using the au Micro IC Card (LTE) ...................................... 42
Using a microSD Memory Card.......................................... 44
Checking the IMEI ...............................................................45
Charging............................................................................... 46
Turning the Power On/Off................................................... 50
Turning the Screen On/Off ................................................. 52
Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen)........................................... 52
Switching the Display Language to English..................... 53
Basic Operations .......................................... 54
Using the 3-Line Home .......................................................54
Using the Status Bar........................................................... 55
Switching Input Methods.................................................... 58
Switching Software Keyboards..........................................58
Appendix ....................................................... 59
Introduction of Peripheral Devices.................................... 59
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 60
Updating Software............................................................... 62
After-Sales Service.............................................................. 64
Main Specifications.............................................................66
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of Cell Phones............... 68
CE Declaration of Conformity ............................................ 70
FCC Notice ........................................................................... 71
Export Administration Regulations................................... 72
Intellectual Property Rights................................................ 73
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Safety Precautions
Illustrations and Descriptions in 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]
[[Phone]
[Enter “141”
[[Call].
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Tap “APPS” at the top of the
3-Line Home screen and tap “
Phone”. Then tap in order of
“ ”, “ ” and “ ”. Lastly,
tap “ ”.
Description Explanation
f (hold down
for at least 2
seconds).
* Tapping is to select a key or icon displayed on the screen by lightly tapping
it with your finger.
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.
In this manual, part of the
screen such as icons are
omitted.
Actual screen
In this manual
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◎ Explanations of this manual are based on the case when the
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color of the main unit is “White” as an example.
◎ 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.
◎
Menu items, layers and icons described in this manual may be
different according to functions being used and conditions.
◎ “microSD™ memory card (commercially available)”,
“microSDHC™ memory card (commercially available)” and
“microSDXC™ memory card (commercially available)” are
abbreviated as “microSD memory card” or “microSD”.
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.
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Safety Precautions (Observe 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
*1 Seriou s injury: This refers to loss of sight, injury, burns (high- and
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low-temperature), electric shock, broken bones, inj uries
with residual aftereffects from poisoning, etc., and i njuries
requiring hospital admission for treatment or long-term
hospital attendance as an outpatient.
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.
*2 Injur y: This refers to injuries, burns (high- and low-te mperature), electric
shock, etc. that do not require hospital admission fo r treatment or
long-term hospital attendance as an outpatient.
*3 Physica l damage: This refers to extended damage to buildings, furniture,
livestock or pets.
■ Explanation of Graphic Symbols Used in
This Manual
Indicates that use
Prohibited
Wet hands
prohibited
Disassembly
prohibited
Indicates an
action that is not
allowed.
Indicates that
handling with wet
hands is not
allowed.
Indicates that
disassembly is not
allowed.
with water
prohibited
Instruction
Disconnect
power outlet
Wetting
plug from
in a place where
the product is
likely to get wet or
allowing the
product to get wet
is not allowed.
Indicates an
action that must
be done.
Indicates that the
power plug must
be disconnected
from the power
outlet.
■ Precautions Common to the Main Unit,
Instruction
Prohibited
Prohibited
Disassembly
prohibited
Charger, au Micro IC Card (LTE),
Peripheral Devices
Be sure to read the
following hazards
before use.
Prohibited
Instruction
Prohibited
DANGER
Be sure to use only the specified peripheral devices.
Use of other peripheral devices might cause
overheating, ignition, ruptu re, 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.
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 Osaifu-Keitai®
payment function at a gas station, be sure to turn off
the power in advance. (If Osaifu-Keitai® has been
locked, cancel the lock before turning off the power.)
Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus 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 and the earphone/microphone jack.
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 a metal accessory etc., do not allow the
metal part to come in contact with the connection
Prohibited
Prohibited
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
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,
Prohibited
overheating, ignition or a fault.
Be sure to read the
following warnings
before use.
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Prohibited
Wetting
with water
prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Wetting
with water
prohibited
Instruction
Do not use outside when you can hear thunder.
Doing so might risk lightning strikes and electric
shock.
Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the
body touch the external connection jack or
earphone/microphone jack. Doing so might cause
electric shock, injury or a fault.
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 Keitai Guarantee Service
Center.
Never charge the product when it is wet. Doing so
might cause electric shock or short circuit/corrosion
causing fire or a fault.
Although the product has waterproof capability, do
not use if liquid such as water gets inside the
product from the external connection jack cover, au
Micro IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory card cover,
etc. 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.
CAUTION
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
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.
Be sure to read the
following cautions
before use.
Do not store the product in places subject 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 cloth,
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.
Prohibited
Instruction
Instruction
Prohibited
Instruction
Instruction
Instruction
Instruction
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.
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,
make sure that the product is not overheating before
turning the power off and contact an au shop or
Keitai Guarantee Service 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
Keitai Guarantee Service 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 external 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.
When small children use the equipment, have the
guardian teach them the proper handling
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.
Failure to do so might cause leakage, overheating,
rupture or ignition of the internal battery.
Do not use a cell phone while driving a car or riding
a motorbike or bicycle. Doing so may cause a traffic
Prohibited
accident. Use of a cell phone while driving a car or
motorbike is prohibited by law. Use of a cell phone
while riding a bicycle may be punishable by some
regulations.
Be sure to read the
following hazards
before use.
Be sure to read the
following warnings
before use.
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Instruction
Instruction
Instruction
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 your cell phone 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.)
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 15 cm away from where the
implant is.
2. Change to Airplane mode on the product
beforehand or turn the product off before
entering a place where it may not be possible to
maintain a distance of 15 cm, such as where
movement is restricted, since there may be
people with a 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
Prohibited
Prohibited
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Stay alert to your surroundings when calling,
messaging, browsing the Internet, shooting photos,
playing games, watching TV or listening to music.
Failure to do so might cause a fall or traffic accident.
Do not send data by infrared communication with
the infrared port pointing toward eyes. Doing so
might affect eyes. Also, sending data with the
infrared port pointing toward some other infrared
device might cause false operation, etc.
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,
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The materials of parts used on the product are as follows.
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
Outer case (side of
display)
Back cover PC resin Acrylic UV cured
External connection
jack cover (body)
External connection
jack cover (hinge)
External connection
jack cover (seal)
au Micro IC Card
(LTE)/microSD
memory card cover
(body)
PA resin + GF45% Acrylic UV cured
PC resin Acrylic UV cured
Elastomer resin None
Silicon rubber None
PC resin Acrylic UV cured
following cautions
before use.
coating
coating
coating
coating
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Part Material Surface treatment
au Micro IC Card
(LTE)/microSD
memory card cover
(hinge)
au Micro IC Card
(LTE)/microSD
memory card cover
(seal)
IMEI tray PP resin None
Earphone/
microphone jack
TV antenna (tip) PA resin None
TV antenna
(element)
TV antenna
(attaching part)
TV antenna
(attaching screw)
Power key PC resin Acrylic UV cured
Display Reinforced glass Anti-smudge
Camera lens cover PMMA resin Anti-smudge
Mobile light lens
cover
Charger terminal SUS Gold plating
Elastomer resin None
Silicon rubber None
PA resin None
SUS None
Die-cast zinc Nickel plating
SUS Nickel plating
coating
coating
coating/AR
coating
PC resin None
The materials of parts used on the desktop holder are as follows.
Part Material Surface treatment
Outer case (front/
rear)
Switching lever POM resin None
Contact lever POM resin None
Contact terminal (+
- pin terminals)
Connection jack
(microUSB)
Screw Carbon steels for
Rubber leg Polyurethane resin None
Locking levers POM resin None
Rubber for the inlet
of duct
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ABS resin None
Red brass Gold plating
SUS Tin plating
cold heading
Elastomer resin None
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
strap, TV antenna, etc. Doing so might cause an
accident or damage.
Trivalent chromate
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Use the product with the external connection jack
cover, au Micro IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory
card 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. If you
operate the product for calling, etc. 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
incoming vibration and ringtone volume to prevent
adverse effects on your heart.
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 earpiece, mouthpiece, speaker or earphone/
microphone jack 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 calling or 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 around with the TV
antenna extended. Doing so might cause injury or
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deform/damage the TV antenna.
■ Internal Battery
(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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DANGER
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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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.
■ Charger
WARNING
Do not use at other voltages than the specified
power supply voltage. Doing so might cause
ignition, fire, overheating or electric shock.
• Specified AC adapter (sold separately): 100 V AC
• Specified DC adapter (sold separately): 12/24 V
Be sure to read the
following warnings
before use.
to 240 V AC
Do not charge with voltage converter for overseas
travel.
DC (for negative grounded vehicles only)
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Disconnect
plug from
power outlet
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 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 common DC
adapter 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 electric shock or short circuit causing
fire or a fault.
Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the
body touch the charger terminal. Doing so mi ght
cause electric shock, injury or a fault.
If you hear thunder, do not touch the AC adapter or
desktop holder. Doing so might cause an elec tric
shock as a result of a lightning strike.
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
electric shock or short circuit causing fire or a fault.
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Disconnect
plug from
power outlet
Wetting
with water
prohibited
Wet hands
prohibited
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Wipe off dust on the power plug. Failure to do so
might cause fire, burns or electric shock.
Place the common DC adapter 03 (sold separately)
where it does not hinder driving or safety equipment
such as airbags. Failure to do so mig ht cause a
traffic accident. Place the common DC adapter 03
(sold separately) following the instructions of its
manual.
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 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.
Do not plug in or unplug the specified charger (sold
separately) with wet hands. Doing so might cause
electric shock or a fault.
Do not use the desktop holder inside a car. The
desktop holder falling or hindering driving may
cause an accident. The desktop holder assumes
use on a stable surface indoors.
CAUTION
When unplugging the power plug of the specified
charger (sold separately) from the outlet or cigarette
Disconnect
power outlet
lighter socket, hold the charger to do so. If you pull
plug from
the cable, it might be damaged, causing
overheating, ignition or electric shock.
■ 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).
Be sure to read the
following cautions
before use.
Be sure to read the
following warnings
before use.
Be sure to read the
following cautions
before use.
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Disassembly
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Wetting
with water
prohibited
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.
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.
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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 fa ult.
Store the au Micro IC Card (LTE) out of reach of
small children. Accidental swallow might cause
asphyxiation, injury, etc.
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),
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. Sitting on the product
in your pocket 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 au Micro IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory
card 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 au
Micro IC Card (LTE)/microSD memory card 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.)
• SHL23
• au Micro IC Card (LTE) (inserted into the SHL23)
● Do not use in places subject to lots of dust or vibration.
● Clean the charger terminal and external connection jack on
the product, and connection jack on the desktop holder with
dry cotton swabs, etc. ever y 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.
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● 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.
Do not apply strong pressure with your fingers 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 er rors 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
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● Never use modified au cell phones. Use of a modi fied device
violates the Radio Law.
You can perform the following operations to confirm the
unique authentication and standard marks (including
certification/authentication numbers) for the product.
On the home screen, tap [APPS] [[Settings] [[Device
info] [[Authentication].
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
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/videos you took 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 pocket or bag, 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. Also, be careful not to scratch or damage the
display by using a strap whose metal or other hard part
comes in contact with the display.
● 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 device to/from
the external connection jack or earphone/microphone jack,
make sure to insert/remove the connector or earphone plug
of the external device straight to/from the jack.
● Note that applying unnecessary force with an external device
connected to the external connection jack or earphone/
microphone 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.
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