Sharp Aquos Serie, SHV34 User Manual

Be sure to read this manual before use

• In this manual, the “AQUOS SERIE SHV34” is abbreviated as the “SHV34”
or the “product”.

• In this manual, “microSD™ memory card (commercially available)”,
“microSDHC™ memory card (commercially available)” and “microSDXC™
memory card (commercially available)” are abbreviated as “microSD
memory card” or “microSD”.

• For illustrations and descriptions in this manual, refer to “Basic Manual”
available on the au homepage and on the product.

NotesonUsage

May2016,1stEdition
Soldby:KDDICORPORATION,

OKINAWACELLULARTELEPHONECOMPANY

Manufacturedby:SHARPCORPORATION

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When Using the Product

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Before using the product, be sure to read the “Safety Precautions” for proper
use.
If you think the product may be malfunctioning, first check symptoms with au
Customer Support on the au homepage.

(http://www.au.kddi.com/support/mobile/trouble/repair)

• 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/WiMAX 2+/
GSM/UMTS system has highly secure confidential communication features.)

• VoLTE (LTE network) by au is used when connecting with organizations that
receive emergency call within Japan. You cannot connect using 3G
(circuit-switched network).

• 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) available on
the au homepage.

• 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.

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

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• The Company is not liable for any damages arising from earthquakes,

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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 on your PC's hard disk,
etc. Whatever the cause of the defect or malfunction may be, the Company
assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of saved data.

• 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.

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• You are recommended to store copies of individual data such as still

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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.

• Do not discard together with regular trash. Please cooperate in the collection
of the product (including optional accessories) when it is no longer needed to
protect the environment and effectively use resources. Old products are
collected at au shops and other places.

* “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)

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■ Before using the product, thoroughly read these safety

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

■ These precautions contain information intended to prevent injury

to the user and to surrounding people, as well as damage to
property, and must be observed at all times.

■ The following symbols indicate the different degrees of injury or

damage that may occur if information provided is not observed
and the product is used improperly.

This symbol indicates that “death or
serious injury

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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

*2 Minor injury: This refers to inju ries, burns (high- and low-temperature), electric

*3 Physical damage: This refers to extended damage to buildings, furniture, livestock,

electric shock, broken bones, i njuries with residual aftereffects from
poisoning, etc., and injuries requiring hospital admission for
treatment or long-term hospital attendance as an outp atient.

shock, etc. that do not require hospital admissio n for treatment or
long-term hospital attendance as an outpatien t.

pets, etc.

immediately result from improper
use”.

This symbol indicates that “death or
serious injury
improper use”.

This symbol indicates that “minor
injury
may result from improper use”.

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*1

may directly and

*1

may result from

*2

and/or physical damage*3

■ Explanation of Prohibited or Enforcement Symbols

Wet hands
prohibited

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plug from

Indicates that handling
with wet hands is not
allowed.

Indicates that
instructions specified
are compulsory (must
be followed).

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

Prohibited

Disassembly

prohibited

Wetting
with water
prohibited

Indicates an action that
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.

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Disconnect

power outlet

■ Precautions Common to the Main Unit, Charger, au

Nano IC Card 04, Peripheral Devices

DANGER

Do not use, store or leave the equipment in locations
subject to high temperatures or accumulation of heat

Prohibited

(near a fire or heating unit, in a kotatsu or bedding,
under direct sunlight, inside a vehicle on a hot day,
etc.).

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.

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Prohibited

Prohibited

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Prohibited

Disassembly

prohibited

Wetting
with water
prohibited

Do not place the equipment inside cooking appliances
such as microwave ovens and induction cookers or
high pressure vessels such as pressure cookers, or
near them.

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.

Do not sprinkle sand, soil or dirt on the equipment or
put the equipment directly on it. Also, do not touch
the equipment when sand etc. is adhering to your
hand.

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Refer to the following for details on waterproofness/
dustproofness.
zP. 35 “Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof Properties”

Do not charge the equipment while it is wet with
liquids such as water (drinking water, sweat,
seawater, pet urine, etc.).

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Refer to the following for details on waterproofness.
zP. 35 “Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof Properties”

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the
equipment.

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.

Do not get the equipment wet with liquids such as
water (drinking water, sweat, seawater, pet urine,
etc.).

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Refer to the following for details on waterproofness.
zP. 35 “Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof Properties”

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Wetting

with water

prohibited

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Prohibited

Prohibited

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Do not allow liquids such as water (drinking water,
sweat, seawater, pet urine, etc.) to get inside the
charging jack or external connection jack.

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Refer to the following for details on waterproofness.
zP. 35 “Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof Properties”

Use only optional parts specified by au.

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.

WARNING

Do not subject the equipment to strong force, impacts
or vibration such as letting it fall, stepping on it or
throwing it.

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.

Do not allow conductive materials (such as metal
objects and pencil lead) to come into contact with the
charging jack or external connection jack or dust to
get inside it.

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.

Do not cover or wrap the equipment with bedding etc.
when using or charging.

May cause fires, burns, etc.

If charging is not completed after the specified
charging time, stop charging.

May cause fires, burns, injury, etc. because of overcharging.

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Prohibited

Prohibited

Be sure to turn off the product and not to charge the
battery in locations where flammable gas may be
generated such as gas stations and where dust is
generated.

May cause explosions, fires etc. if using the equipment in
location where flammable gas etc. is generated.
To use Osaifu-Keitai
sure to turn off the power in advance.
(If NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock is set, disable the lock before turning
off the power.)

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in locations such as gas stations, be

If any trouble such as an unusual odor, unusual noise,
smoking, overheating, discoloration or deformation is
found during use, charge or storage, follow the
instructions below.

• Unplug the power plug from the outlet.

• Turn off the product.

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. if you do not
follow the instructions above.

CAUTION

Do not use a damaged equipment.

May cause fires, burns, injury, etc.

Do not leave the equipment on unstable surfaces,
such as on a wobbly table or sloped surface. Be very
careful while the vibrator is set.

May fall and cause injury etc.

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Prohibited

Prohibited

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Do not use or store the equipment in locations that
are subject to humidity, dust or high temperatures.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.
Refer to the following for details on waterproofness/
dustproofness.
zP. 35 “Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof Properties”

If being used by a child, have a guardian teach him/
her the proper handling procedures and do not have
him/her use it improperly.

May cause injury etc.

Do not place the equipment where the young children
can reach it.

A young child may swallow the equipment, or suffer injury,
electric shock, etc.

Be careful when using the product continuously for a
long time or charging because it may become warm.
Also, be careful not to touch it unintentionally for a
long time when you fall asleep etc.

The product or specified charger (sold separately) may
become warm when using an application, a call, data
communication, watching TV or video, etc. for a long time or
charging. Directly touching a warmed part for a long time may
cause redness, itching, rashes, low-temperature burns, etc. on
your skin depending on your constitution or health condition.

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■ Main Unit

Prohibited

Prohibited

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DANGER

Do not throw the product into a fire or heat it.

May cause fires, burns, injury, etc. because of catching fire,
exploding, overheating or leaking of the battery.

Do not apply excessive force on the product such as
puncturing it with a nail (sharp object), hitting it with a
hammer (hard object) or stepping on it.

May cause fires, burns, injury, etc. because of catching fire,
exploding, overheating or leaking of the battery.

If the substance etc. inside the internal battery comes
into contact with your eyes, do not rub your eyes but
immediately rinse your eyes with clean water. Then
seek prompt medical treatment.

May result in loss of eyesight, sick, etc. because of the
substance etc. inside the internal battery.

If the substance etc. inside the display comes into
contact with your eyes or mouth, do not rub the
contacted area but immediately rinse the contacted
area with clean water. Then seek prompt medical
treatment.

May result in loss of eyesight, sick, etc. because of the
substance etc. inside the display.

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Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

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Prohibited

WARNING

Do not point the illuminated light directly at
someone's eyes. Especially when you use it for young
children, keep sufficient distance from them.

Do not use Mobile light near people's faces. Eyesight may be
temporarily affected leading to accidents etc.

Do not illuminate or emit the mobile light at anyone
driving a car or other vehicles.

May prevent a driver from driving safely and cause a traffic
accident etc.

Do not watch the screen which is flashing repeatedly
for a long time.

May cause spasm or loss of consciousness.

Do not allow water or other liquids (drinking water,
sweat, seawater, pet urine, etc.), metal, flammable
material or other foreign object to enter the au Nano
IC Card 04 tray slot or microSD memory card slot on
the product.
Also, do not mistake the place and direction of the au
Nano IC Card 04 tray slot or microSD memory card
slot.

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.

Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight etc.
for an extended period.

May cause fires, burns, injury etc. because of the
light-collecting mechanism of the lens.

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Turn off the product or set it to Airplane mode before
going aboard an airplane.

Since using the product on airplanes is restricted, follow the
instructions given by the respective airlines.
Failure to do so might affect an airplane's electronic
instrumentation.
If you commit a prohibited act while using the product on an
airplane, you may be punished by law.

Follow the instructions given by the respective
medical institution regarding the use of the product in
a hospital.
Turn off the product in areas where the use of cell
phones is prohibited.

Failure to do so might cause interference with the operation of
electronic devices and electronic medical devices.

Keep the product away from the ears during a call in
which hands-free is set, while the ringtone is ringing,
during stand-by, etc.
When you attach the earphone/microphone etc. to the
product to play games, video/music, etc., do not make
the volume too loud.

Excessively high volume or using the product continuously for
a long time may damage your hearing etc.
Also, it may prevent you from hearing ambient sounds and
cause an accident.

If you have a weak heart, take extra precautions when
setting functions such as the vibrator and ringtone
volume for incoming calls.

May have harmful effects on your heart.

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Instruction

Instruction

If you are using electronic medical equipment etc.,
contact the respective manufacturer or dealer to
check whether the operation of the equipment is
affected by signals.

May interfere with the operation of electronic medical
equipment etc.

Turn off the product near high-precision electronic
devices or devices that use weak electronic signals.

May interfere with the operation of electronic devices.

※Take particular care with the following devices

Hearing aids, implanted cardiac pacemakers, implanted
cardioverter-defibrillators, other electronic medical equipment,
other equipment controlled by electronic signals, etc. If you
use an implanted cardiac pacemaker, implanted
cardioverter-defibrillator or other electronic medical
equipment, contact the respective manufacturer or dealer to
check whether the operation of the equipment is affected by
signals.

If the display part or camera lens is damaged, be
careful of broken glass and the exposed inside of the
product.

May cause burns, injury, electric shock, etc. if you touch the
broken or exposed parts.

If the internal battery leaks or emits an unusual odor,
immediately stop using the product and move it away
from any naked flames or fire.

The battery fluid is flammable and could ignite, causing a fire,
explosion, etc.

Do not allow a pet etc. to bite the product.

May cause fires, burns, injury, etc. because of catching fire,
exploding, overheating or leaking of the internal battery.

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Prohibited

Prohibited

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Prohibited

Prohibited

CAUTION

Do not swing the product around by holding the strap
etc.

May hit you or others around you, resulting in an accident such
as injury.

For using a motion sensor and geomagnetic sensor,
check the safety around, hold the product and do not
swing it more than necessary.

May cause an accident such as injury.

If the display is broken and the internal substance etc.
then leaks, do not get it on your skin (face, hands,
etc.), clothes, etc.

May result in loss of eyesight or harm to your skin etc.
If the internal substance etc. comes into contact with your
eyes, mouth, skin or clothes, immediately rinse the contacted
area with clean water.
Also, if it comes into contact with your eyes or mouth, seek
medical treatment immediately after rinsing the contacted
area.

Do not dispose of the product in ordinary garbage.

May cause fires, burns, injury, etc. because of catching fire.
Also, may damage to the environment. Take the unnecessary
product to a sales outlet such as an au shop or follow the
instructions by a local institution that handles used products.

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Prohibited

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Instruction

Instruction

If the substance etc. inside the internal battery leaks,
do not get the liquid on your skin (face, hands, etc.),
clothes, etc.

May result in loss of eyesight, damage to your skin etc.
If the internal substance etc. comes into contact with your
eyes, mouth, skin or clothes, immediately rinse the contacted
area with clean water.
Also, if it comes into contact with your eyes or mouth, seek
medical treatment immediately after rinsing the contacted
area.

If you use the product in a vehicle, contact the vehicle
manufacturer or dealer to check whether the
operation of the vehicle is affected by signals.

May interfere with the operation of electronic equipment in
some vehicle models. In this case, stop using the product.

If any trouble on your skin is occurs due to using the
product, immediately stop using it and seek medical
treatment. Use of the product may cause itching,
rashes, eczema, etc. depending on your constitution
or health condition.

For details on materials of each part, refer to “Material List”
(zP. 22).

Make sure that there is no metal (a blade of cutter,
staple, etc.) on the product because the earpiece
(receiver), speaker and out camera section contain
parts that generate magnetic waves.

May cause injury etc. because of the adhered object.

Look at the display in a well-lit place, keeping a
certain distance.

Eyesight may be weakened etc. if you look at it in a dark place
or closely.

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■ Charger

Prohibited

Prohibited

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Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

WARNING

Do not use if the cord of the specified charger (sold
separately) is damaged.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.

Never use the specified charger (sold separately) in
humid locations such as a bathroom.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.

Do not touch the specified charger (sold separately) if
you hear thunder.

May cause electric shock etc.

Do not short-circuit the charging jack when
connected to an outlet. Also, do not allow any part of
your body (hands, fingers, etc.) to come into contact
with the charging jack.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.

Do not place heavy objects on the cord of the
specified charger (sold separately) or apply excessive
force on it such as pulling it.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.

When plugging/unplugging the specified charger
(sold separately) into/from the outlet, do not allow
metallic straps or other metallic objects to come into
contact with the prongs of the plug.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.

Do not connect the voltage converter for overseas
travel (travel converter) to the specified charger (sold
separately).

May catch fire, or cause overheat, electric shock, etc.

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Prohibited

Wet hands

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prohibited

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Do not apply excessive force on the connection part
with the specified charger (sold separately)
connected to the product.

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.

Do not handle the cord, charging jack or power plug
of the specified charger (sold separately) with wet
hands.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.

Always use the specified power supply and voltage.
When using overseas, use the specified charger (sold
separately) that is available overseas.

Using the incorrect power supply and voltage may cause fires,
burns, electric shock, etc.
AC adapter: 100V AC (Connect only with a household AC
outlet)
AC adapter available overseas: 100 to 240V AC (Connect only
with a household AC outlet)

Wipe off any dust on the power plug.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc. if you use the
power plug with dust adhering.

Fully plug the specified charger (sold separately) into
the outlet.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc. if you do not insert
it securely.

Always grasp the body of the adapter when
unplugging the power plug from the outlet. Do not
apply excessive force on it such as pulling the cord of
the specified charger (sold separately).

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc. since the cord of
the adapter is damaged by pulling it.

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Disconnect

plug from

power outlet

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Disconnect

plug from

power outlet

Disconnect

plug from

power outlet

Prohibited

When plugging/unplugging a specified charger (sold
separately) into/from the product, plug/unplug it
straightly toward the jack to connect, not applying
excessive force on it such as pulling the cord.

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. if you do not
plug/unplug it correctly.

If the charging jack is deformed such as bending it,
immediately stop using. Also, do not use the
deformed one by returning it to the original shape.

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. because of
short circuit of it.

Unplug the power plug of the specified charger (sold
separately) from the outlet when not using.

May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. if you leave
the power plug with it plugged into the outlet.

If water or other liquids (drinking water, sweat,
seawater, pet urine, etc.) enter the equipment,
immediately remove the power plug from the outlet.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.

Always unplug the power plug from the outlet before
cleaning the equipment.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc. if you do not
unplug it.

CAUTION

Do not touch the specified charger (sold separately)
for a long time when connected to an outlet.

May cause burns etc.

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■ au Nano IC Card 04

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CAUTION

Be careful with the cutting surface not to injure any
part of your body such as fingers when handling the
au Nano IC Card 04.

May cause injury etc.

Be careful when attaching/removing the au Nano IC

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Card 04.

May injure your hand or finger.

■ SHARP TV antenna cable 02

DANGER

Strictly observe manufacturer warning and caution

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indications for your earphones and peripheral
equipment, and use according to descriptions in user
manuals.

WARNING

If any trouble such as an unusual odor, unusual noise,

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smoking, overheating, discoloration or deformation is
found during use, charge or storage, follow the
instructions below.

• Unplug the SHARP TV antenna cable 02 from the product.
May cause fires, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. if you do not
follow the instructions above.

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Prohibited

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Prohibited

Wet hands

prohibited

Wetting
with water
prohibited

When unplugging the SHARP TV antenna cable 02
from the product, hold the connector and unplug it,
not applying excessive force on it such as pulling it.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc. since the cord of
the adapter is damaged by pulling it.

Do not touch the SHARP TV antenna cable 02 if you
hear thunder.

May cause electric shock etc.

Do not place heavy objects on the SHARP TV antenna
cable 02 or apply excessive force on it such as pulling
it.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.

When plugging/unplugging the SHARP TV antenna
cable 02 into/from the product, do not allow metallic
straps or other metallic objects to come into contact
with it.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.

Do not handle the SHARP TV antenna cable 02 and
earphone/microphone jack with wet hands.

May cause fires, burns, electric shock, etc.

The SHARP TV antenna cable 02 is not waterproof/
dustproof. Never use in places subject to attach
foreign objects such as liquid or dust or in humid
places such as a bathroom.

May cause overheating, fires, electric shock or injury.

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■ Use near Medical Instruments and Inside Medical

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Facilities

WARNING

If you have electronic medical equipment such as an
implanted cardiac pacemaker or an implanted
cardioverter-defibrillator, always carry or use your
product at least 15 cm away from your implant.

Electromagnetic signals may have harmful effects on the
operation of the electronic medical equipment.

Patients receiving medical treatment away from a

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medical facility (e.g. home treatment) who are using
electronic medical equipment other than implanted
cardiac pacemakers or implanted
cardioverter-defibrillators should consult the
respective manufacturers etc. for information
regarding the effects of signals on the equipment.

Electromagnetic signals may have harmful effects on the
operation of the electronic medical equipment.

If there is any chance that the distance between the
product and a person closest to you may get shorter
than 15 cm such as when you cannot freely move
around, set the product not to emit radio wave in
advance (by setting Airplane mode, turning the power
off, etc.).

Somebody nearby may be equipped with electronic medical
equipment such as an implanted cardiac pacemaker or an
implanted cardioverter-defibrillator. Electromagnetic signals
may have harmful effects on the operation of the electronic
medical equipment.

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Follow the instructions given by the respective

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medical facilities regarding the use of the product on
their premises.

May have harmful effects on the operation of the electronic
medical equipment.

■ Material List

■ Main unit (SHV34)

Display side (Glass section) Reinforced glass Anti-smudge

Display side (Protective film
section)
Back PC resin Hard coating
Exterior (Metal section) Aluminum Anodizing
Exterior (Resin section) PA resin (With

Grip sensor Acryl Unglazed
Incoming/Charging indicator PC resin Unglazed
Power key Aluminum Anodizing
Volume up/down key Aluminum Anodizing
Camera panel Reinforced glass AR coating
Decoration of camera Aluminum Anodizing
Earpiece (Receiver) mesh
(Product color: White)

Earpiece (Receiver) mesh
(Product color: Navy, Coral
pink)
Speaker mesh Polyester resin Water repellent

Surrounding area of earphone/
microphone jack

Part Material Surface treatment

PET resin AF coating, Hard

glass)

Polyester resin Aluminum coating,

Polyester resin Water repellent

PA resin (With
glass)

coating

coating

Unglazed

Water repellent
coating

coating

coating
Unglazed

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External connection jack (Metal

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section)
External connection jack (Resin
section)
Surrounding area of external
connection jack
au Nano IC Card 04/microSD
memory card cover
Tab, Hinge of au Nano IC Card
04/microSD memory card cover
Gasket of au Nano IC Card 04/
microSD memory card cover
au Nano IC Card 04 tray slot SUS None
microSD memory card slot SUS Ni plating
au Nano IC Card 04 tray POM resin None
IMEI tray PET resin None

Part Material Surface treatment

Copper alloy +
SUS
PA resin None

PA resin (With
glass)
PC resin Hot stamping, Hard

Elastomer resin None

Silicon rubber None

Gold plating, Ni
plating

Unglazed

coating

■ SHARP TV antenna cable 02

Earphone/Microphone jack
(Resin section)
Earphone/Microphone jack
(Metal section)
Cord Elastomer resin None
Plug (Resin section) Elastomer resin, PP

Plug (Metal section) Ni base, Brass Gold plating

Part Material Surface treatment

Elastomer resin None

Ni base, Brass Gold plating

resin, POM resin

None

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Handling Precautions

７

These precautions are provided to prevent product faults and 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 Nano IC Card 04, 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 main unit,
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/dustproof property (equivalent to IPX5, IPX8 and

IP5X) of the product, use the product with the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD
memory card cover tightly closed.
Note that the waterproof/dustproof property is not guaranteed in every
usage condition. Do not allow foreign objects such as liquid or dust to get
inside the product or attach foreign objects such as liquid or dust to the
charger or optional accessories. Do not open/close the au Nano IC Card 04/
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

• Peripheral devices

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● Do not use the product in extremely hot, cold or humid places. (Use within

７

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

• SHV34

• au Nano IC Card 04 (inserted into the SHV34)

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

cause a fault.

● 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, glass
cleaner, etc. might erase the printing on the outer casing or cause a fault.

● 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.

● Do not place near corrosive chemicals or in places where corrosive gas is

generated. Doing so might cause a fault.

● Do not use outside when you can hear thunder. Doing so might risk

lightning strikes and electric shock.

● Be sure to use only the specified peripheral devices. Use of other peripheral

devices might cause a fault.

● Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as microwave oven or a

pressure vessel. Doing so might cause a fault.

● The customer is not allowed to disassemble, modify or repair the product.

Doing so might cause a fault. Also, modification of the product is in violation
of the Radio Law and/or the Telecommunications Business Law.

● To prevent short-circuiting of the connection jack and earphone/microphone

jack, do not allow your fingers or any other part of your body or conductive
materials (metal, pencil lead, etc.) to come in contact with or enter these
areas. Doing so might cause a fault.

● Disconnect the power plug of the specified charger (sold separately)

immediately if it is wet during charging.

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● Do not use product while driving a car or riding a motorbike or bicycle or

７

while walking. Use of it while driving a car or riding a motorbike is prohibited
by law. Use of a cell phone while riding a bicycle may be punishable by
some regulations.

● Do not use or charge the product in the bag or with it covered by bedding

etc. Doing so might cause a fault.

● When using a charger or external device, insert/remove the connector

straight to/from the jack. Inserting/removing in an incorrect orientation might
cause a fault.

● Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for an extended period.

Doing so might cause a fault.

● Do not use, store or leave 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 a fault.

● Do not place the product on top of a wobbly table, sloped surface, or other

unstable location. Be careful especially when the product is charging or set
to vibrate. Doing so may allow the product to fall and cause injury etc.

● When charging the product, do not exceed the ratings given for outlets and

wiring by multiple connections etc.

● When the product becomes warm during use, the screen brightness or part

of its functions may be restricted.

■ Main unit

● 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.

● 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 errors in operation may occur.

• Operation with gloved hands

• Operation with fingernails

*

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• Operation with a foreign object placed on the touch panel

７

• Operation with a commercially available 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

* When “glove mode” is set to ON, you can use the product with gloved hands.

● Never use the modified product. Use of a modified device violates the Radio

Law and/or the Telecommunications Business 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, “Apps Sheet” [[Settings] [[About phone]
[[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 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 and/
or the Telecommunications Business Law.

● 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.

● Do not bring the product close to magnetic cards such as cash cards,

credit cards, and prepaid cards. Doing so might result in loss of recorded
information.

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● When you put the product in your pocket or bag, take care so that the

７

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

● 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.

● 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.

● Do not put a sticker, etc. on the proximity sensor (upper part of the display).

Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction and make the display always
turned off while making a call or during a call.

● Covering earpiece (receiver), mouthpiece (microphone), speaker, sub

microphone or air vent (inside of the strap eyelet) with stickers or fingers
may hinder product performance.

● If you hold the phone to talk with hair covering your ear, the proximity sensor

(upper part of the display) may malfunction. This may cause the display to
remain on, allowing the call to be disrupted if the display is accidentally
touched.

● If the display gets damaged, immediately stop use and contact an au shop

or Keitai Guarantee Service 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.

● If you put magnetized objects, metal straps, etc. close to the product, the

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

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● Note that if you forcefully pull the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory

７

card cover or apply excessive force on it, it may be damaged.

● Bright places such as under the direct sunlight sometimes make it hard to

see the display. This is not a fault.

● Use the product with the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory card cover

closed. If the cover is open, dirt or water may get inside causing a fault.

● Do not allow liquids, metal objects, and other foreign matter to get inside the

au Nano IC Card 04 tray slot or microSD memory card slot of the product.
Doing so might cause a fault.

● Do not subject to strong impact to the product such as dropping, throwing

or stepping it. Doing so might cause a fault.

● 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.

■ Touch panel

● Placing stickers or sheets (e.g. commercially available protective films,

peep prevention sheets) on the display might hinder correct operation of the
touch panel.

● When carrying the product in your pocket or bag, take care not to put the

touch panel close to metals or other conductive materials, as it might cause
false operation of the touch panel.

■ 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. Also charge the battery after long periods of
disuse before using the product.

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● Use in very hot or cold environments, for example, when left in an

７

automobile with the windows closed in summer, will cause the internal
battery capacity to drop and shorten the available battery usage time. This
will also shorten the internal battery's service life. Try to use the internal
battery as much as possible at room temperature.

● The internal battery gradually discharges after charging even if the product

is not used. The internal battery may discharge completely after long time
no use. Charge before using the product.

● 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. 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.

● Because the internal battery performance or service life will become low, do

not store the product in the following conditions.

• Battery level is full (soon after charging is complete)

• Battery level is empty (to the extent that the product is not powered on)

• In extremely hot or humid conditions

● Internal batteries sometimes swell up as they approach the end of their

service life depending on the usage condition. This is due to the properties
of lithium-ion batteries, and is not a problem in terms of safety.

■ Charger

● Do not wrap the power cord of the specified charger (sold separately)

around the charger. Also, do not forcibly bend the charger's plug or the
connection between the connector and power cord. Do not apply excessive
force to it such as placing a heavy object on the cable of it or pulling it.
Doing so might cause a fault.

● When unplugging the power plug of the specified charger (sold separately)

from the outlet, hold the power plug to do so. If you pull the cord, it might be
damaged.

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■ au Nano IC Card 04

７

● Do not forcibly remove or insert the au Nano IC Card 04. Be careful not to

exert excessive force when inserting the card into your au cell phone.

● You are responsible for any damage caused by inserting your au Nano IC

Card 04 into some other IC card reader/writer, etc.

● Do not put stickers etc. on the au Nano IC Card 04.

● Do not subject the au Nano IC Card 04 to actions that can damage it (use in

high-temperature conditions, throwing in a fire, allowing metal contacts to
come in contact with foreign objects, subjecting to shock, bending or
pressing, wetting, etc.). Doing so might erase data or cause a fault.

■ SHARP TV antenna cable 02

● May become warm while viewing TV or charging, but this is normal.

● Do not wrap the SHARP TV antenna cable 02 around the product. May

cause electric shock, ignition, fire, a fault, or injury.

● Do not hold cable and let the product hang, pull the product, or swing the

product. May cause wire to break or a fault.

● When connecting the SHARP TV antenna cable 02 to the product, be sure

to insert completely all the way. Incomplete insertion may cause
overheating, ignition, electric shock, fire, or injury. Insert in and remove from
earphone/microphone jack without bending. May cause a fault or operation
trouble.

● Place in a bag when carrying or storing, and take care that dust does not

adhere to earphone/microphone jack or plug, and that earphone/
microphone jack and plug do not get bent.

● Remove the SHARP TV antenna cable 02 from the product when not using.

■ Camera

● If the camera lens breaks, immediately discontinue use, and contact an au

shop or Keitai Guarantee Service Center. Continued use may cause injury.

● When photographing important occasions etc., take a trial shot and check

the shot image to make sure it is correctly shot in advance.

● Do not shoot in areas where shooting is prohibited.

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■ Copyrights and rights of portrait

７

● If the data you shot or recorded using the product or the data you

downloaded from the Internet etc. is in part or in whole protected by the
third party's copyright, you are not allowed to copy, distribute, publicly
send, modify the data without consent of the copyright holder, except for
personal use, under the copyright law.
In addition, do not use or modify portraits or names of other individuals
without their consent, as it may infringe on rights of portrait.
Note that shooting and recording might be restricted at some live
performances, shows and exhibitions even for personal use.

● Be careful about the copyright and portrait right when posting still pictures

you shot, etc. on Internet homepages.

■ Back up content on the product

● Please back up important content recorded or downloaded to the product

to an outside source. Content recorded to memory on the product
sometimes disappears or is altered by unexpected factors, such as static
electricity or a fault, or by repair, mishandling, etc.

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Available Security Codes

７

Security Codes

The product has various security codes that you can use.
The available security codes are as follows. Do not forget the various security
codes that are set as they are necessary for various operations and contracts.
Be sure to change the initial values to your own numbers you have chosen.

■ Security code

Example of usage A To do remote operation of voice mail and call

Initial value

■ Security key

Example of usage
Initial value

Be sure to change the initial values to your own numbers you have chosen.

■ PIN code

Example of usage

Initial value

Be sure to change the initial values to your own numbers you have chosen.

■ Lock No. (NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock)

Example of usage
Initial value

forwarding services from a landline phone

B To use Customer Service Center and to do various

inquiries, applications, and modifications on the au

homepage
A four digit number chosen by the customer and
noted on the application form

To set and release call blocking, etc.
1234

To prevent unauthorized use of the au Nano IC Card
04 by third parties
1234

To use the NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock
1234

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PIN

７

■ PIN Code

To prevent unauthorized use of the au Nano IC Card 04 by a third party, you
can set the product to require PIN code entry every time the power is turned
on. You also need to enter PIN code when setting whether PIN code entry is
required.
If PIN code is incorrectly entered three times consecutively, the PIN code will
be locked. You can unlock the PIN code using PUK code.

• At the time of purchase, the PIN code is “1234”, and entry requirement is “not
required”. You can change the PIN code to any 4- to 8-digit number and the
entry requirement to “required” if necessary.
To use the product with a PIN code “required”, be sure to change the PIN
code to your own number you have chosen.

■ PUK Code

In case PIN code is locked, you can unlock it by entering PUK code.

• PUK code is an eight-digit number given at the time of purchase, which is
printed on the back side of the plastic card on which your au Nano IC Card
04 is attached.

• After entering PUK code, you need to set a new PIN code.

• If PUK code is incorrectly entered ten times consecutively, contact an au

shop, PiPit or Customer Service Center.

• “PIN code” is not reset by initializing the product.

◎ When the PIN code is locked, the product may restart for the security

reasons.

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Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof

７

Properties

Before using the product, thoroughly read the contents of “Notes on
Waterproof and Dustproof Properties” to ensure correct use. Failure to follow
the contents described in these sections may cause liquid or dust to get
inside, resulting in overheating, ignition, electric shock, injury or fault.
Proper operations of the product are not guaranteed in every possible
condition. Faults determined, after an inspection, to be caused by mishandling
by the customer such as by using the product without following the contents
written on “Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof Properties” are not covered by
the warranty.

■ Waterproof and Dustproof Properties of the Product

The product has a protection rating (JIS C 0920) for waterproof property
equivalent to IPX5

*3

IP5X
cover is securely closed (Based on the experiments by the Company).

*1 IPX5 means that the cell phone continues to fu nction as a phone after being

subjected to a water jet (approximately 12.5 liters/min) discharged from a wa ter
pouring nozzle (inner diameter: 6.3 mm), fro m all directions and approximately 3
meters away from the cell phone for at least 3 mi nutes.

*2 IPX8 means that the cell phone continues to functi on as a phone after being gently

lowered into a tank filled with still tap water (at room te mperature) to the depth of

1.5 meter, immersed at the bottom for approximately 30 minutes and then taken out
of the tank.

*3 IP5X means that the cell phone securely conti nues to its function even after it has

been placed in an apparatus with grit and dust (di ameter: 75 μ m or less) for 8
hours. (It may not completely prevent grid and dust from getting inside the main
unit.)

*1

on the condition that the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory card

and IPX8*2, as well as dustproof property equivalent to

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■ Waterproof and dustproof properties of the product enables you

７

• To use the product at the poolside. However, do not get it wet with water
other than tap water such as water in the swimming pool or submerge it in
water in the swimming pool.

• To wash the product with the low-pressure water flow of a tap water (6 liters/
min or lower) at the room temperature (5°C to 35°C).

■ Handling the product

• Close the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory card cover securely. The
waterproof property is shown its ability by completely closing the cover. Even
a fine obstacle (hair, sand, tiny fiber, etc.) put between contact surface may
cause liquid or dust to get inside.

• If liquid such as water is splashed onto the product with the au Nano IC Card
04/microSD memory card cover opened, the liquid may seep inside and
cause electric shock or fault. Stop using it, turn off the power and then
contact an au shop near you or Keitai Guarantee Service Center.

• When the product is wet, wipe it with a dry and clean cloth.

• When your hand or the product is wet or foreign objects are attached to it,

never open/close the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory card cover.

• The product is resistant to fresh and tap water at room temperature (5°C to
35°C) only. If you let the product get wet with or submerged into the liquids
other than fresh and tap water at room temperature, stop using it and wash it
with fresh and tap water at room temperature.

• Do not use the earphone/microphone jack/external connection jack when the
jack is wet or sand or dust is attached to it. Doing so may cause impairment
of the waterproof/dustproof property or cause electric shock, short circuit,
etc. resulting in a fire, burns, or a fault.

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■ Closing the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory card cover

Hinge section

７

Stow the hinge of the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory card cover (A)
and push the cover in the direction of the arrow to close it so that gaps are not
left between the main unit and the cover (B). When closing it, push securely
like tracing it in the direction of the hinge section (C).

■ Dustproof property of the product

• The dustproof property of the product only guarantees a protection rating
equivalent to IP5X and does not guarantee its performance under other using
conditions such as when the product is directly put on sand such as a beach.

• If dust is attached to the product, immediately wash it away with water or
otherwise clear it completely before use.

■ Notes on Using the Product

• Do not let the product submerged into or get wet with the liquids (seawater,
water from a swimming pool, hot water of hot spring, water containing soap,
detergent or bath powder, alcohol, soft drink, seasoning, etc.) other than tap
water. Also, do not use it in a place where it gets wet with pet urine.
If it gets wet, immediately rinse it with tap water.

• If foreign object such as salt water, seawater, drink, seasoning, food, dirt or
soil is attached on the product, immediately wash it away.
When it gets dry and coagulated on the product, the stains get hard to get rid
of and may cause scratching or fault.

• Using the product without completely washing sand or mud away may cause
fault such as scratches and damages on the product.

• Do not immerse the product in a bathtub or swimming pool. Also, do not use
it under water. (including key operations.)

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• The product is not designed to withstand high water pressure. Do not expose

７

the product to a strong water flow with tap water, shower, etc. (6 liters/min or
more) or submerge it under water.

• The rapid changes of temperature may cause condensation, resulting in
malfunction. Wait until the product reaches room temperature before you
bring it from a cold place into a warm place. If condensation occurs, leave it
in room temperature until the condensation is removed.

• Do not get the product wet with hot water, use it in saunas or expose it to hot
air from hair dryer etc. The product is not designed to resist the heat.

• Volumes may temporarily become lower due to water entering in the
earpiece, mouthpiece and speaker. Drain water and dry the product well
before use.

• The product does not float on water.

• Do not use the product in heavy rain.

• Do not leave the product wet. Doing so may let the liquids freeze on the

product in cold places or otherwise cause fault.

• Do not place the product directly on sand at a beach, sandbox, etc. or on
mud. Grains of sand may get into the earpiece, speaker, etc., causing the
volume to drop. If sand gets inside the product, it might cause overheating or
a fault.

• If the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory card cover degrades or is
damaged, the waterproof/dustproof property cannot be maintained.

• Do not use or store the product for a long time in humid places such as a
bathroom and kitchen.

• The product is not designed to resist impact. Do not drop or subject to
impact. Also, do not jab the earpiece, mouthpiece, speaker, etc. with a sharp
object. Doing so my cause damage or deformation to/of the product,
resulting in impairment of waterproof/dustproof property.

■ Maintaining the Waterproof and Dustproof Properties

■ Rubber seal

The rubber seal on the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory card cover is
important to maintain the waterproof/dustproof property. Be sure to observe
the following items .

• Do not remove or scratch it.

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• When closing the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory card cover, do not

７

get the rubber seal caught. Also, do not insert sharp objects into gaps
around the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory card cover, the earphone/
microphone jack or external connection jack section.
Doing so may damage the rubber seal and cause liquid or dust to get inside.

• It is recommended to replace the parts for maintaining the waterproof/
dustproof property (pay service) once every two years regardless of whether
any abnormality is present. For information on part replacement, contact an
au shop near you.

■ Precautions on Charging

Specified charger (sold separately) and optional accessories are not
waterproof/dustproof. Be sure to check the following items before and after
charging.

• Check that there are no water drops or foreign objects on the product. If
foreign objects are attached on the product, immediately wash it away. Also,
if it is wet or after it gets wet, drain water well and wipe remaining water off
with a clean dry cloth etc. before inserting the microUSB plug into the
external connection jack.

• Never connect the microUSB plug when the product or specified charger
(sold separately) is wet or foreign objects are attached to it.
Although the product is water/dust resistant, the specified charger (sold
separately) is not water/dust resistant. Any water or foreign matter on the
product or microUSB plug when inserting the microUSB plug while the
product/specified charger is wet or dirty might cause electric shock or short
circuit/corrosion causing abnormal overheating, burnout, fire, burns, or a
fault.

• Do not touch the specified charger (sold separately) with wet hands. Doing
so may cause electric shock.

• Do not splash water onto the specified charger (sold separately) or optional
accessories when using the equipment and do not use it in places where
water is regularly used such as a bathroom, shower room, kitchen and
lavatory. Doing so may cause fire, burnout, electric shock, a fault, etc. Also,
do not take it in a bathroom etc. even when not charging. Doing so may
cause fire, burnout, electric shock, a fault, etc.

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■ Washing the Product

７

If any stain, dust, sand, soft drink, etc. is attached to the surface of the product,
gently wipe it off with a cloth and wash the product under a mild water flow (up
to 6 liters/min) of tap water at room temperature (5°C to 35°C) approximately
10 cm away from the faucet or shower head.
Hold the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory card cover so that it does not
open, and wash the product with your hands without using a brush or sponge.
After washing the product, drain water off and then use the product.

• Make sure that the au Nano IC Card 04/microSD memory card cover is
securely closed before washing the product.

• Do not wash the product with a washing machine or an ultrasound bath.

• The earphone/microphone jack section and external connection jack section

are especially subject to stain such as dust or sand adhesion. Wash away
stain carefully so as not to keep it remaining in the sections. Also, after
washing it away, make sure the sections get sufficiently dried off before using
the product. Using the product with sand or water drops remaining in the
jack sections may cause fault.

• When cleaning the earphone/microphone jack section and external
connection jack section, do not use tools such as a cotton swab or jam a
cloth into the jack sections. Doing so may cause impairment of waterproof/
dustproof property etc., resulting in fire, burns, or a fault.

• Never put the product in a microwave oven for drying it. Doing so may cause
the internal battery to leak liquid, overheat, rupture or ignite. Also, doing so
may cause the product to overheat, emit smoke, ignite or cause destruction
of circuit components.

• Do not expose the product to hot air from a hair dryer or leave it in a high
temperature environment for drying it. Doing so may cause the product to
deform, discolor, get out of order, etc.

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■ Draining Water

７

If the product gets wet, make sure to drain water remaining in the earphone/
microphone jack section, external connection jack section, earpiece (receiver)
section, mouthpiece (microphone) section, speaker section, key section, sub
microphone section, air vent section (inside of the strap eyelet), etc.

A Wipe off water on the surface of the product carefully with

a dry and clean cloth etc.

If a strap is attached, dry it sufficiently as well.

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B Hold the product securely and shake it approximately 20

Mouthpiece
(Microphone)
section

Speaker
section

Air vent
section

External
connection
jack section

Earpiece (Receiver)
section

Earphone/
Microphone
jack section

Sub
microphone
section

Key section

７

times until there is no more water splashing.

Make sure of the safety around you and shake the product while holding it
securely not to let it drop.

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C

７

Wipe off water remaining in the grooves of each section by
gently putting the product against a dry and clean cloth etc.

Since water is sometimes left in the grooves of each section, clear them of
water by putting a cloth against their openings and gently patting them.
Make sure that there is no more water or foreign objects remaining in
them.

D Lay out a dry cloth etc. beneath and leave the product on

the cloth at room temperature for approximately 2 to 3
hours to dry it.

Water, if any, remaining in the product may ooze up after wiping off.
Do not wipe off water remaining in the grooves directly by a cotton swab
etc.

■ Precautions to be taken after water draining

Do not use the product with water drops still left on it.

• Doing so may cause call disruption or cause clothes or bags to get wet.

• Doing so may cause the earphone/microphone jack, external connection

jack, etc. to short-circuit, causing fire or a fault.

• Doing so in a cold region may cause a fault due to water drops freezing.

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Notes on Using Bluetooth®/Wireless LAN

７

(Wi-Fi®) Functions

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®

®

) and Bluetooth® devices is

®

devices use

Precautions about Bluetooth

®

• The Bluetooth
of Japan and FCC standards and EC directives, and has been certified.

• The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
shared by various other devices. For this reason, Bluetooth
technologies for minimizing effects from other devices using the same radio
frequency band. In some cases, however, the communication speed and
connectable range may be decreased, or disconnection may occur, due to
interference by other devices.

• The communication speed and connectable range vary depending on the
distance between communication devices, obstacles and the connected
devices used.

function of the product conforms to the domestic standards

Precautions about Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)

®

• The wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
standards of Japan, FCC standards and EC directives, and has been
certified.

• Do not use the product in places where electromagnetic waves are
generated or near electric products, AV and OA equipment, or other
magnetized devices.

• Subjecting the product to magnetic or electrical noise might increase noise
and prevent it from performing communications. (The product is particularly
susceptible to noise when it is used near a microwave oven.)

• Using the product near a TV, radio or similar appliance might cause
reception interference and disrupt TV images.

• Searching might not be successful if there are multiple wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
access points near the product and the same channel is being used.

) function of the product conforms to the domestic

®

)

• The communication speed and connectable range vary depending on the

７

distance between communication devices, obstacles and the connected
devices used.

Frequency Band

®

and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions (2.4 GHz band) of the product

Bluetooth
use frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band ranging from 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz.
You can perform the following operations to confirm information on frequency
band.
On the home screen, “Apps Sheet” [[Settings] [[About phone]
[[Authentication].

®

• Bluetooth

• Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi

function: 2.4FH1/XX4

The product uses the 2.4 GHz band.
FH1 uses FH-SS as the modulation scheme. The interference distance is
about 10 m or less.
XX4 uses other schemes. The interference distance is about 40 m or less.
Bands of mobile unit identification devices cannot be avoided.

The product uses the 2.4 GHz band.
DS-SS and OFDM are used as the modulation schemes. The interference
distance is about 40 m or less.
Bands of mobile unit identification devices can be avoided.
Channels available with the 2.4 GHz band wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
product are between 1 to 13.
Available channels differ depending on the country.
For use in airplane, check with the airline company in advance.

®

) function: 2.4DS/OF4

®

) of the

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■ Bluetooth® function precautions

７

The frequencies used by the Bluetooth® function of the product are in the 2.4
GHz band. In this frequency band, in addition to home electrical appliances
such as microwave ovens and industrial, scientific and medical devices, other
similar wireless stations, in-plant wireless stations for mobile unit identification
that require a license for use such as factory production lines, specific small
power wireless stations that do not require licenses, and amateur wireless
stations (collectively called “other wireless stations” from here on) are
operated.

1. Before using the product, make sure that “other wireless stations” are not in

operation nearby.

2. In the event that instances of radio wave interference have occurred

between the product and “other wireless stations”, immediately either
relocate the product or stop operation of the device (stop emission of radio
waves).

3. If you are unclear on any points or are troubled by anything, contact an au

shop or Customer Service Center.

■ 2.4 GHz band wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) precautions

The frequencies used by the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function of the product are
in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band. In the 2.4 GHz frequency band, in addition to
home electrical appliances such as microwave ovens and industrial, scientific
and medical devices, other similar wireless stations, in-plant wireless stations
for mobile unit identification that require a license for use such as factory
production lines, specific small power wireless stations that do not require
licenses, and amateur wireless stations (collectively called “other wireless
stations” from here on) are operated.

1. Before using the product, make sure that “other wireless stations” are not in

operation nearby.

2. In the event that instances of radio wave interference have occurred

between the product and “other wireless stations”, immediately either
relocate the product or stop operation of the device (stop emission of radio
waves).

3. If you are unclear on any points or are troubled by anything, contact an au

shop or Customer Service Center.

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■ 5 GHz band wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function precautions

７

In the 5 GHz frequency band, three channels of 5.2 GHz/5.3 GHz/5.6 GHz
band (W52/W53/W56) are available.

• W52 (5.2 GHz band/36, 40, 44, 48 ch)

• W53 (5.3 GHz band/52, 56, 60, 64 ch)

• W56 (5.6 GHz band/100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140

ch)

Making a communication with 5.2 GHz/5.3 GHz band (W52/W53) outdoors is
prohibited by the Radio Law.

◎ Connections between the product and all other Bluetooth® and wireless

◎ The product supports security features for wireless communications that

◎ Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) has the advantage that it can be freely connected

◎ The Company assumes no responsibility for leakage of data or

◎ Since Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions use the same

®

) devices have not been confirmed. Therefore, connections

LAN (Wi-Fi
with all Bluetooth

are compliant with the Bluetooth
specifications, but the security may not be sufficient depending on the
usage environment and configuration. Be careful when making data
communication using Bluetooth

anywhere within the radio wave range, as it uses radio waves for
exchanging information. At the same time, there is a risk that a malicious
third party may obtain unauthorized access if security settings have not
been configured. You are recommended to configure security settings
before using wireless LAN (Wi-Fi

information that may occur during Bluetooth
communication.

frequency band, using the both functions at the same time may cause
radio wave interference resulting in decreased communication speed or
disconnection from the network. If connection fails, stop using either of
the Bluetooth

®

and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) devices are not guaranteed.

®

and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) standard

®

or wireless LAN (Wi- Fi®) function.

®

) at your decision and responsibility.

®

/wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)

®

and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions.

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Notes on Packet Communication Charge

７

• Since constant Internet connection is possible with the product, packet
communication may be performed automatically by some applications,
resulting in high packet communication charges. Therefore, subscription to
the flat-rate/discount service for packet communication charges is
recommended.

• To browse homepages, download applications, communicate using
applications, send/receive e-mails and configure various settings,
connection to the Internet is required, to which packet communication
charge applies.

* Packet communication charge does not apply to wirel ess LAN (Wi-Fi®).

Notes on Applications

• Be sure to check the security of the application, then install it at your own risk.
Some applications might cause virus infection, damage various data, and
send out your location information, usage history or personal information
stored in your cell phone via the Internet.

• The Company assumes no responsibility for any problems that might be
caused by applications you have installed. In such case, you may be
charged a repair fee even during the warranty period.

• The Company assumes no responsibility for any disadvantage brought to
you or any third party by applications you have installed.

• Insertion of a microSD memory card is necessary to use some applications.

• Some applications keep the screen turned on while they are active, or rapidly

drain the battery while running in the background.

• Operation procedures and screen appearances of the applications
preinstalled in the product and those installed by you are subject to change
without notice as a result of version upgrade. In addition, operation
procedures described in the “Basic Manual” available on the au homepage
and on the product, “Notes on Usage” (this manual) or “Setting Guide”/“Full
Instruction Manual” (Japanese) available on the au homepage may differ
from the actual procedures.

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Export Administration Regulations

７

The product and its accessories may be subject to the Japan Export
Administration Regulations (“Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law” and
its related laws). In addition, U.S. Re-export Regulations (Export Administration
Regulations) may apply to the product and its accessories. To export and
re-export the product and its accessories, take the required measures on your
responsibility and at your expenses. For details on the procedures, contact the
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Intellectual Property Rights

■ Trademarks

The company names and product names appearing in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

• The microSD logo, microSDHC logo and microSDXC logo are trademarks of
SD-3C, LLC.

®

• The Bluetooth
Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and SHARP CORPORATION is licensed to use these
trademarks.

word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by the

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®

７

, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo, Wi-Fi Direct® are

• Wi-Fi
registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance

™

• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Wi-Fi Alliance

• The official name for Microsoft
Operating System.

• Microsoft
PowerPoint
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S.A.

• QR code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

• FeliCa is a contactless IC card technology developed by Sony Corporation.

FeliCa is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

• & is a registered trademark of FeliCa Networks, Inc.

• Twitter and Twitter logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Twitter,

Inc.

• Facebook and Facebook logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Facebook, Inc.

• Google
logo, Google+
logo, Google Maps
logo, Google Voice Search
YouTube logo, Google Drive
Search logo, Google Now
of Google Inc.

• Instagram is a trademark of Instagram, LLC in the United States and
elsewhere.

• LINE is a trademark or registered trademark of LINE Corporation.

and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ are trademarks of

®

.

®

, Windows®, Windows Vista®, Microsoft® Excel®, Microsoft®

®

, Windows Media® and Exchange® are trademarks or registered

®

Word and Microsoft® Office are product names of Microsoft

™

, Google logo, Android™, Android logo, Google Play™, Google Play

™

, Gmail™, Gmail logo, Google Calendar™, Google Calendar

™

, Google Maps logo, Google Chrome™, Google Chrome

™

®

.

®

Windows® is Microsoft® Windows®

™

, Google Voice Search logo, YouTube™,

™

, Google Drive logo, Google™ Search, Google

, Google Photos™ and Hangouts™ are trademarks

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• Rovi, G-GUIDE, G-GUIDE MOBILE and G-Guide related logos are

７

trademarks or registered trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its
subsidiaries in Japan.

®

, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service

• DLNA
marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
Sharp Corporation has acquired DLNA certification for the device.

• Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

• “AQUOS/アクオス” and the “AQUOS” logo, “セリエ/SERIE”, “Feel Home”,
“スロートーク/Slow Talk”, “Bright Keep”, “Sweep ON”, “NightCatch/ナイト

キャッチ”, “フレーミングアドバイザー/FramingAdviser”, “ワンタッチシャッ
ター”, “おすすめオート”, “おすすめプラス”, “フレームプラス”, “あとからキャ
プチャー”, “「書」メモ”, “AV家電リンク”, “スマートファミリンク/Smart
Familink”, “エモパー/emopa”, “エモパーメモ”, “エモパーヘルスケア”, “エモ
パーク/emopark”, “エスショイン/S-Shoin”, “PrintSmash”, “グリップマジック/
Grip Magic”, “ヒカリエモーション”, “ツイストマジック”, “スクロールオー
ト”, “長エネスイッチ”, “リラックスビュー/Relax View”, “リラックスオート”,

“見るだけ解除”, “からだメイト”, “体験しよう！”, “LCフォント/LCFONT” and
the LC logo symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sharp
Corporation.

• iWnn of OMRON SOFTWARE Co., Ltd. is used for conversion methods for
Japanese language, and for phrase prediction methods for English.
iWnn © OMRON SOFTWARE Co., Ltd. 2008-2016 All Rights Reserved.
iWnn IME © OMRON SOFTWARE Co., Ltd. 2009-2016 All Rights Reserved.

• Portions Copyright ©2004 Intel Corporation

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• Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.

７

Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the
United States and other countries, used with permission. aptX is a trademark
of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States
and other countries, used with permission.

• The product includes pictograms that SHARP CORPORATION is licensed by
NTT DOCOMO, INC.

• © 2014 Comic Communication Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

• VoiceText of HOYA Service Corporation is used for speech synthesis.

VoiceText is a registered trademark of Voiceware co.,ltd.

• DigiOn and DiXiM are trademarks of DigiOn, Inc.

• “Unlock with your eyes” is built with Eyeprint ID

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and

■ Open Source Software

• The product includes software based on GNU General Public License (GPL),

• Source codes of software based on GPL, LGPL and Mozilla Public License

™

Eyeprint ID

Thomson.

GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) and other licenses.
For details on licenses of related software, on the home screen, “Apps Sheet”
[[Settings] [[About phone] [[Legal information] [[Open source
licenses].

(MPL) can be referred to on the following site for free. For details, refer to the
following site.

(http://k-tai.sharp.co.jp/support/developers/oss/)

is a registered trademark of EyeVerify Inc.

™

from EyeVerify Inc.

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■ OpenSSL License

７

【OpenSSL License】

Copyright © 1998-2009 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved.

This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in
the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT “AS IS” AND
ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT
SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED
AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING
IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

【Original SSLeay License】

Copyright © 1995-1998 Eric Young ([e-mail]) All rights reserved.

This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young
([e-mail])

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE
GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF
THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGE.

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■ Windows Notations

７

In this manual, operating systems (Japanese editions) are abbreviated as
follows.

• Windows 10 is an abbreviation of Microsoft
Enterprise and Education).

• Windows 8.1 is an abbreviation of Microsoft

®

8.1 Pro, and Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 Enterprise.

Windows

• Windows 7 is an abbreviation of Microsoft
Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate).

• Windows Vista is an abbreviation of Microsoft
Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, Ultimate).

®

Windows® 10 (Home, Pro,

®

Windows® 8.1, Microsoft®

®

Windows® 7 (Starter, Home

®

Windows Vista® (Home Basic,

■ More

The software installed on this product or part of it may not be altered,
translated/adapted, reverse-engineered, decompiled or reverse-assembled
and any such actions are prohibited.

Under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License, customers have licensed
permission for the following use of this product to engage in non-profit
personal use. Other uses are not permitted.

• Recording MPEG-4 Visual standard video (henceforth referred to as MPEG-4
Video)

• Playing back MPEG-4 Video that a customer engaged in personal and
non-profit activities has recorded

• Playing back MPEG-4 Video obtained from a provider licensed by MPEG-LA

When using for promotion, in-house use, profit use, and other intended uses,
contact MPEG LA. LLC.

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• This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the

７

personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in
compliance with the AVC standard (henceforth referred to as AVC video)
and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal and noncommercial activity and/or was obtained from a video
provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be
implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG
LA, L.L.C.
Visit (http://www.mpegla.com)

• This product is licensed under the VC-1 Patent Portfolio License for the
personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in
compliance with the VC-1 standard (henceforth referred to as VC-1 video)
and/or (ii) decode VC-1 video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in
a personal and noncommercial activity and/or was obtained from a video
provider licensed to provide VC-1 video. No license is granted or shall be
implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG
LA, L.L.C.
Visit (http://www.mpegla.com)

This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License for
the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in
compliance with the MPEG-4 Video Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii)
decode MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a licensed
video provider. No license is granted or implied for any other use. Additional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA. See (http://www.mpegla.com).
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Systems Patent Portfolio License
for encoding in compliance with the MPEG-4 Systems Standard, except that an
additional license and payment of royalties are necessary for encoding in
connection with (i) data stored or replicated in physical media which is paid for
on a title by title basis and/or (ii) data which is paid for on a title by title basis
and is transmitted to an end user for permanent storage and/or use. Such
additional license may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See (http://
www.mpegla.com) for additional details.

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