(Battery is built into handset.)
・AC Charger (SHCEJ1)
・クイックスタート (Japanese)
・お願いとご注意 (Japanese) with English "Quick Tips"
・Warranties (Japanese) for handset and AC Charger
Parts & Functions
Handset Parts
NameDescription
Earpiece
Proximity/
Light Sensor
Notification
Lamp
Internal
Camera
Charging
Terminals
Strap
Eyelet
Headphone
Port
Display
Hear other party's voice through this.
Detects ambient light level and prevents
Touchscreen misoperation during call.
Illuminates while charging or for
notifications (missed calls, new messages,
etc.).
Shoot photos or videos.
For use with Desktop Holder.
Attach Straps here.
Connect Headphones with Mic (optional
accessories) here.
Touch Display to select menu items, open
functions, scroll pages, etc.
NameDescription
External
Camera
Infrared
Port
Mobile
Light
Mic
External
Device Port
Speaker
FeliCa Logo
Battery
Cover
Shoot photos or videos.
Transfer files using Infrared.
Use as a flashlight or camera flash.
Talk to other party through this.
Connect AC Charger or Micro USB Cable
here.
Listen to music, video/One Seg audio, etc.
through this.
Place over reader/writer to use OsaifuKeitai®.
Access USIM Card and SD Card.
Handset Keys
NameDescription
Activate/cancel Screen lock. Long Press
(Power Key)
(Volume Down
Key)
(Volume Up
Key)
(Quick
Start Key)
1 Change assigned function as needed.
for power on/off or phone options.
Decrease Volume. In Welcome sheet (lock
screen) or 3-Line Home, Touch & Hold to
activate/cancel Manner mode.
Increase Volume. In Welcome sheet (lock
screen), Touch & Hold to turn on Mobile
Light (Tap to turn it off).
Open Another View1. Cancel Screen lock.
In Welcome sheet (lock screen), turn off
Display. Long Press to activate Personal
Collect Board1.
7
Getting Started
SoftBank 203SH
8
Battery Cover Installation
Removing Battery Cover
Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it
cools down after powering off.
・Use notch (○) to lift Battery Cover. Push up Battery Cover
along edges to remove it.
Installing Battery Cover
Always confirm Card Slot Cover (○ in of "Inserting USIM
Card") is firmly closed beforehand.
Protective Sheet Cautions
Under Protective Sheet
There are Battery and precision parts under Protective
Sheet. Do not peel, damage or subject it to impact; may
cause malfunction, overheating, ignition, electric shock,
impairment, burn injuries, etc.
Heat Caution
Protective Sheet () may be hot to the touch while
power is on or immediately after powering off, leading to
burn injuries.
・Align at Power Key side, then firmly press down along edges.
Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover; damage may
result.
Battery Cover
General
Use handset with Battery Cover installed.
Replacement
If Battery Cover is damaged, replace it with a new one.
USIM Card Installation
9
USIM Card is an IC card containing customer and
authentication information, including handset number.
Inserting USIM Card
Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it
cools down after powering off. Do not touch Protective Sheet
while handset is hot; may cause burn injuries.
Remove Battery Cover
・Use notch (○) to lift Battery Cover. Push up Battery Cover
along edges to remove it.
Replace Battery Cover
Getting Started
・Align at Power Key side, then firmly press down along edges.
Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover; damage may
result.
Open Card Slot Cover
Insert USIM Card into USIM Card Slot
・Confirm orientation of USIM Card (see the notch), then
insert it all the way with metal contacts facing up. (Refer
to the label indicating the orientation in which USIM Card
should be inserted.)
Close Card Slot Cover
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid/dust.
SoftBank 203SH
10
Removing USIM Card
Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it
cools down after powering off. Do not touch Protective Sheet
while handset is hot; may cause burn injuries.
Remove Battery Cover
・Use notch (○) to lift Battery Cover. Push up Battery Cover
along edges to remove it.
Open Card Slot Cover
Handset Memory & SD Card
Handset supports SD Card up to 64 GB. Some SD Cards may
not operate properly.
In addition to SD Cards, use handset memory as storage for
shot photos/videos and other files.
Storage
Handset internal storage consists of system memory and
handset memory. See below to learn about system memory,
handset memory and SD Card.
StorageDescription
System
memory
Handset
memory
SD Card
System files and applications are installed
here.
Shot photos/videos, mail attachments,
etc. are saved here. Connect handset to a
PC to exchange files.
Connect handset (with SD Card inserted)
to a PC to exchange files. Save images,
music and other files to SD Card for use
on handset.
Remove USIM Card
・Gently push in USIM Card and release; it pops out. Carefully
remove USIM Card without bending it.
Close Card Slot Cover
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid/dust.
Replace Battery Cover
・Align at Power Key side, then firmly press down along edges.
Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover; damage may
result.
11
Inserting SD Card
Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it
cools down after powering off. Do not touch Protective Sheet
while handset is hot; may cause burn injuries.
Remove Battery Cover
・Use notch (○) to lift Battery Cover. Push up Battery Cover
along edges to remove it.
Open Card Slot Cover
Formatting SD Card
When using a new SD Card for the first time, format it on
handset before trying to save images, music, etc.
・Formatting deletes all SD Card files.
・Charge handset while formatting or charge it adequately
beforehand.
In application sheet,(Settings)
microSD & phone storage
Getting Started
Insert SD Card into SD Card Slot
・Insert SD Card all the way with terminals facing down.
(Refer to the label indicating the orientation in which SD
Card should be inserted.)
Close Card Slot Cover
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid/dust.
Replace Battery Cover
Erase microSD
Erase SD card
・Align at Power Key side, then firmly press down along edges.
Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover; damage may
result.
SoftBank 203SH
12
Unmounting SD Card
Enter Operation PasswordOK
・If Operation Password is unset, follow onscreen prompts.
Erase everything
Handset erases all SD Card files.
・When finished, SD Card is mounted.
Always unmount SD Card before removing it.
In application sheet,(Settings)
microSD & phone storage
Unmount microSDOK
Unmount microSD changes to Mount microSD . (SD Card
is unmounted.)
13
Removing SD Card
Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it
cools down after powering off. Do not touch Protective Sheet
while handset is hot; may cause burn injuries.
Remove Battery Cover
・Use notch (○) to lift Battery Cover. Push up Battery Cover
along edges to remove it.
Open Card Slot Cover
Formatting Handset Memory
Formatting deletes all handset memory files.
・Charge handset while formatting or charge it adequately
beforehand.
In application sheet,(Settings)
microSD & phone storage
Getting Started
Remove SD Card
・Gently push in SD Card and release; it pops out. Carefully
remove SD Card without bending it.
Close Card Slot Cover
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid/dust.
Replace Battery Cover
Erase phone storage
Erase internal storage
・Align at Power Key side, then firmly press down along edges.
Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover; damage may
result.
SoftBank 203SH
14
Handset Memory & SD Card Usage Notes
Enter Operation PasswordOK
・If Operation Password is unset, follow onscreen prompts.
Erase everything
Handset erases all handset memory files.
General
Handset memory files and SD Card files may be lost/altered
accidentally. Keep a copy of important information in a
separate place. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for
any damages resulting from accidental loss/alteration of
information.
・Never power off while files are being accessed.
microSDXC Card
Handset supports microSDXC Cards (SDXC-compatible SD
Cards). microSDXC Cards are supported by SDXC-compatible
devices only.
Exchanging Files with Non-SDXC-Compatible
Devices
To exchange files between handset and non-SDXCcompatible devices, use SD Cards (microSD/microSDHC
Cards) supported by handset and those devices. Inserting a
microSDXC Card used on handset in a non-SDXC-compatible
device may corrupt card files. In such cases, do not format
the microSDXC Card on that device even if prompted to do
so.
・Formatting deletes all microSDXC Card files and changes
the file system. The original memory capacity may
be unavailable after formatting. To use a corrupted
microSDXC Card, format it on an SDXC-compatible device.
Handling SD Cards Used on Other Mobiles
After installing SD Card used on other mobiles (such as
previously used handsets) into handset, the notification
Application data is present in the microSD. may appear on
Status Bar. To use files on such SD Cards on handset, copy
files to handset memory as follows.
Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window
Application data is present in the microSD.Follow
onscreen prompts
・If the same folder/file name exists in handset memory,
overwrite confirmation appears. Handset memory files
cannot be restored once overwritten.
Handset Memory
Photos and videos shot on handset are saved to handset
memory by default. Depending on downloaded application
(sold separately), corresponding files may be saved to
handset memory even if SD Card is specified as their save
location in application description.
SD Card Caution
Keep SD Card out of infants' reach; may cause choking if
swallowed.
Charging Handset
15
Battery is built into handset.
AC Charger, Desktop Holder (optional accessory), Micro USB
Cable (optional accessory), Micro USB Charging Adapter
(optional accessory) and In-Car Charger (optional accessory)
are not water or dust proof. Do not charge handset while it is
wet.
AC Charger
Use AC Charger (SHCEJ1).
Open External Device Port Cover (hereafter "Port Cover")
・Use notch to slightly lift Port Cover, then gently pull it
open being careful not to dislodge it.
Close Port Cover
Getting Started
・Close Port Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket and
base may expose handset to liquid/dust.
Insert Micro USB plug of AC Charger into External Device Port
・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,
External Device Port may be damaged. Confirm contours and
orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs (○)
facing down.
Plug AC Charger into AC outlet after rotating blades out as
shown
Notification Lamp illuminates while charging, and goes out
when charge is full.
Unplug AC Charger and retract blades
Remove Micro USB plug from External Device Port
SoftBank 203SH
16
Desktop Holder
Use AC Charger (SHCEJ1) with Desktop Holder (SHEEV1;
optional accessory).
Insert Micro USB plug of AC Charger into connector port of
Desktop Holder
・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,
connector port of Desktop Holder may be damaged. Confirm
contours and orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it
with tabs (○) facing down.
Remove handset and then Micro USB plug from Desktop Holder,
then unplug AC Charger and retract blades
・To remove handset, tilt it toward you while holding Desktop
Holder.
USB Charging
Connect handset to a PC with Micro USB Cable (SHDDL1;
optional accessory).
・Power on handset and PC first.
・To use Fast transfer mode, install USB Cable driver on the
PC beforehand.
・Handset may not charge or charge slowly depending on PC
status/environment.
Open Port Cover
Plug AC Charger into AC outlet after rotating blades out as
shown
Place handset into Desktop Holder with Charging Terminals
facing down
Tilt back handset and secure it with lock lever
・Use notch to slightly lift Port Cover, then gently pull it
open being careful not to dislodge it.
Insert Micro USB plug of Micro USB Cable into External Device
Port
・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,
External Device Port may be damaged. Confirm contours and
orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs (○)
facing down.
・Handset supports two types of Micro USB plug.
Insert Micro USB Cable into PC USB port
Notification Lamp illuminates while charging, and goes out
when charge is full.
Notification Lamp illuminates while charging, and goes out
when charge is full.
Remove Micro USB Cable from handset and PC, then close Port
Cover
17
Lithium-ion Battery
This product requires a lithium-ion battery. Lithiumion batteries are recyclable. To recycle a used lithiumion battery, take it to any shop displaying the recycling
symbol.
・To avoid fire or electric shock, do not short-circuit or
disassemble Battery.
Charging Precautions
Handling Cables
Do not pull, bend, or twist cable.
Handling Port Cover
Remember these points when closing Port Cover:
・Close Port Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid/dust.
・Do not try to close Port Cover with hinge extended; may
deform Port Cover and affect water/dust resistance.
Power On/Off
Power On
Getting Started
Long Pressuntil SoftBank logo appears
After Power On Graphics, Welcome sheet (lock screen)
Handset may power on automatically when connected to a
PC with Micro USB Cable; avoid connection aboard aircraft
or in hospitals, etc. where handset use is prohibited.
Battery Care
To help maintain performance and life of Internal Battery,
do not store in the following conditions.
・Full (immediately after charging is complete)
・Exhausted (too low to power on handset)
Periods of Disuse
Charge at least once every 6 months; if left uncharged,
handset may become unusable or files/settings may be
affected.
Bulges of Internal Battery
Depending on usage, bulges may appear near end of battery
life; this does not affect safety.
Internal Battery Replacement
Google & location window opens.
・Google & location window may open even when handset is
not used.
Set Google's location service options
Internal Battery is a consumable item; may need to be
replaced if operating time shortens noticeably. Internal
Battery is not user replaceable; its replacement incurs fees
and requires handset submission to a SoftBank Shop or
other appropriate servicer. For details, contact a SoftBank
Shop or SoftBank Customer Support, General Information.
Initial setup menu opens.
・
Scroll to bottom or Tapfor.
・If 3-Line Home usage guide appears, follow onscreen
prompts.
SoftBank 203SH
18
Power Off
(Long Press)
Power off
Touchscreen Operations
Touch Display to select menu items, open functions, scroll
pages, etc.
Tap
Tap item or key to open or execute corresponding function/
operation.
Touch & Hold
OK
Handset shuts down.
Touch item for 1+ seconds (handset vibrates) to move icon,
open menu, etc.
Drag
Drag item to move it.
Flick
Flick to toggle sheets, pages, etc.
Pinch/Spread
Pinch or Spread to zoom in or out on images, maps, etc.
19
Getting Started
Calibrating Touchscreen
Calibrate Touchscreen to improve response. Hold handset
Touch Navigation Bar then Drag up for applications that
support the assist function. Drag to target application and
release finger to activate it quickly.
Exiting Applications
In any application, Taprepeatedly until 3-Line Home
returns. (Some applications may remain active.)
25
Using Application Use History
In application sheet,
Application usage history (a list of recently used
applications) appears.
・
appears before names of active applications.
Tap application
Handset Phone Number
My Phone Number
In application sheet,(Settings)Profile
Basic Operations
Profile opens.
・Handset number appears in Own phone number field.
Application activates.
・Flick active application left/right to exit it.
Obtaining Applications
Obtain applications from(Play Store).
Deleting Application Usage History
All Items
In application usage history,
Single Item
In application usage history, Flick item left/right
SoftBank 203SH
26
Saving User Information to Profile
In application sheet,(Settings)Profile
Profile opens.
(edit) on Action Bar
Mobile Manners
Manner Mode
Mute ringtones and other handset sounds to avoid disturbing
others around you.
・Camera shutter, video recording tones, etc. still sound even
in Manner mode.
In Welcome sheet (lock screen) or 3-Line Home, Touch & Hold
Manner mode activates.
・
To cancel, Touch & Holdin Welcome sheet (lock screen)
or 3-Line Home.
Airplane Mode
Leaving power on, suspend signal-transmitting functions.
Profile entry window opens.
Tap item (entry field)
・
Tapto show/add entry field orto delete.
Complete field
・Tap other items and complete fields as needed.
SaveYes
Profile is saved.
(Long Press)
Phone options appear.
Airplane mode
Airplane mode activates.
・
To cancel, Long Press, then Tap Airplane mode .
Selecting Manner Mode Option
(Long Press)Tap icon (such as)
Airplane Mode Precautions
Activating Airplane mode disables Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®,
interrupting corresponding transmissions.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® connections can be used even in Airplane
mode by enabling Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® after activating
Airplane mode ; make sure that such connection/
transmission is allowed in your current location before use.
27
Text Entry
Keyboards
Use onscreen keyboards for text entry. In 12-key Keyboard,
multiple characters are assigned to each key. In QWERTY
Keyboard, a single letter is assigned to each key.
・Tap a text entry field for keyboards.
・Text entry descriptions are for iWnn IME - SH edition.
Before reading on, switch input method from Android
keyboard (selected when interface language is set to
English) to iWnn IME - SH edition as follows.
In a text entry window, Drag Status Bar downChoose
input methodJapanese
Switching Keyboards
In a text entry window,Change input UI
12-Key Keyboard Layout
Basic Operations
Enter characters.
Undo conversion; reverse-toggle character options
before confirming entry.
Backspace cursor.
Enter pictograms, symbols, or emoticons; switch
conversion options.
Toggle entry modes.
Enter space; toggle case; add ゛ or ゜ for hiragana.
Current entry mode
Delete characters.
Advance cursor; add space at text end.
Open text entry options; enter space; convert hiragana.
Insert line break; confirm current characters.
・When How to Change Input UI window opens after
Tapping, Tap CLOSE . To disable it thereafter, select
Don't show again beforehand.
Set QWERTY keyboard or Set 12 keyboard
Keyboard is switched.
QWERTY Keyboard Layout
Enter characters.
Toggle case.
Toggle entry modes.
Enter pictograms, symbols, or emoticons.
Undo conversion.
Open text entry options.
Current entry mode
Delete characters.
Insert line break; confirm current characters.
Advance cursor; add space at text end.
Backspace cursor.
Enter space; convert hiragana.
SoftBank 203SH
28
Switching Entry Modes
Tapto toggle Half Numeric, Kanji, and Half Alphabet
modes. Alternatively, Flickleft/right to toggle these
modes. To use other entry modes:
In a text entry window,Change input mode
Tap mode
Alphabet
In 12-key Keyboard, to enter Keitai in Half Alphabet:
Confirm Half Alphabet mode is selected (on Status Bar)
(twice: K)(twice: e)(three times: i)
(once: t)(once: a)(three times: i)
Keyboard interface changes accordingly. Current entry mode
Download and install applications on this handset via
Google Play (developed by Google Inc.) at your own
risk. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not responsible for user
installed application content (quality, reliability, legality,
appropriateness, accuracy, etc.) or malfunctions installed
applications may cause (due to viruses, etc.).
Application Purchase Disclaimer
Purchase applications via Google Play at your own risk.
SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not responsible for transactions
between users and third party publishers.
Google Play Automatic Updates
Operations are subject to change due to automatic
application updates.
Purchased Applications
Payment
Pay once. Re-downloads of uninstalled applications are free
of charge.
Use on Other Android Devices
Install same application on other Android devices under
same Google Account at no added cost.
Application Operations
Refund Requests
Request refunds within designated period. Returned
applications are deleted from handset; no payment is
required. (One refund request per application.)
In Google Play,My AppsTap application
Refund
・
For details, TapHelp in Google Play, then refer
to Google Play Help.
Enabling Automatic Updates
In Google Play,My AppsTap application
Allow automatic updating ()
・Automatic update is not available for some applications.
33
Security Codes
Operation Password & Center Access
Code
Center Access Code (Network Password; 4-digit code in
contract) is required to use Optional Services from landlines
or subscribe to fee-based information.
・Do not forget Operation Password and Center Access Code
(Network Password). If you forget these codes, contact
us for recovery. For details, contact SoftBank Customer
Support, General Information.
・Do not reveal Operation Password or Center Access Code
(Network Password). SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for
misuse or damages.
・Call Barring settings will be locked if incorrect Center
Access Code (Network Password) is entered three times
consecutively when making a setting. To unlock, the code
must be changed. For details, contact SoftBank Customer
Support, General Information.
・If Network Password has been previously changed on a
mobile phone, enter the latest code to set Call Barring.
Setting Operation Password
Do not forget Operation Password; write it down if necessary.
In application sheet,(Settings)Other settings
Lock & Security
Basic Operations
Operation password settingOKEnter Operation
PasswordOK
Re-enter Operation PasswordOKOK
Operation Password is set.
SoftBank 203SH
34
USIM PIN
9999 by default; enable USIM card lock to restrict handset
use.
Enabling USIM Card Lock
In application sheet,(Settings)Other settings
Lock & Security
USIM card lock settingsLock USIM cardEnter PIN
OK ()
PIN Cautions
Entering incorrect PIN three consecutive times activates
PIN Lock. To cancel, Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) is
required; contact SoftBank Customer Support, General
Information. Entering incorrect PUK ten consecutive times
activates PUK Lock, disabling handset. For recovery, USIM
Card must be reissued at a SoftBank Shop (fees apply).
USIM card lock is enabled.
Changing USIM PIN
Lock USIM card first. See "Enabling USIM Card Lock" for
details.
In application sheet,(Settings)Other settings
Lock & Security
USIM card lock settingsChange USIM PINEnter
current PINOKEnter new PINOKRe-
enter new PINOK
PIN is changed.
35
Screen Lock
After a period of inactivity, Display goes completely dark to
extend battery time (Screen lock active). Screen lock prevents
accidental Touchscreen operation.
Activating Screen Lock Manually
When Display is active,
Display goes completely dark and Screen lock activates.
Canceling Screen Lock
Pressorto open Welcome sheet (lock screen), then
Dragdown to cancel Screen lock. See "Welcome Sheet (Lock
Screen) Basics" for details.
Maintaining Screen Unlocked while
Hand-Holding Handset
File Backup
File Backup (Handset to SD Card)
Back up handset files (Address Book contacts, sent/received
messages, bookmarks, etc.) to SD Card.
Basic Operations
In application sheet,(Settings)microSD & phone
storage
microSD backup
In application sheet,(Settings)Wallpaper &
displayBright KeepON (Notify) or ON (Not
notify)
・
For ON (Notify) ,appears indicating Bright Keep is
enabled.
・Hand-held state is determined based on handset angle
and Proximity/Light Sensor responses; may not be
determined correctly depending on usage status.
To select () or cancel () multiple items together at
once in Backup item list, Tap(check all) or(uncheck
all) on Action Bar.
SoftBank 203SH
36
Battery & Memory
Battery Strength
Backup stops if Battery runs low. Confirm battery charge
beforehand.
Memory Status
microSD backup requires 11 MB of free space in handset
system memory.
Software Updates
Software Updates
At specified time, handset automatically checks for/downloads
firmware updates as required. To update firmware manually:
In application sheet,(Settings)Device info
Software update
Software updateExecuteFollow onscreen prompts
Software update starts.
Before Software Update
Handset data may be lost to damage, malfunction, etc.
Back up important information before updating software.
SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for loss or associated
damages.
Software Update Cautions
During Update
Handset cannot be used until Software Update completes;
it may take some time to complete.
Signal Conditions
Confirm signal strength and battery charge beforehand.
Poor signal strength or low battery charge may disrupt
updates leading to update failure. Update failure may
disable handset.
Welcome sheet (lock screen) appears at power on or
whenoris Pressed while Display is completely dark
(Screen lock active).
From Welcome sheet (lock screen), cancel Screen lock, activate
an application such as Phone or Mail, etc.
Layout
Handset status/notifications appear here.
Wallpaper
Drag down to cancel Screen lock; Tapthen Tap
application to activate it.
Tapto show owner information.
Notifications of missed calls and new messages appear
here.
Date, time, etc. (Flick left/right for weather and other
information.)
1
Activating Applications
Activate Camera, Phone or Mail from Welcome sheet (lock
screen).
・Change assigned applications as needed.
In Welcome sheet (lock screen), Tap
Menu opens.
Tap application
Application activates.
1 Set owner information beforehand. (In application
sheet, Tap(Settings)Other settingsLock &
SecurityOwner infoEnter text.)
Canceling Screen Lock
In Welcome sheet (lock screen), Dragdown
Screen lock is canceled.
・When Screen lock option other than Slide or None is
selected, follow onscreen prompts to cancel Screen lock.
・
Tap Welcome sheet setting to set Wallpaper and for other
settings.
Missed Call & New Message
Notifications
Notification--New missed call(s) or New mail(s)--appears in
Welcome sheet (lock screen).
Drag notification down to open it.
39
3-Line Home Basics
3-Line Home consists of application sheet, widget sheet and
shortcut sheet. Most operations start here.
Access applications and widgets, save frequently used
applications to shortcut sheet, change handset settings, etc.
Toggling Sheets
Flick left/right to toggle these sheets.
Application Sheet Layout
Widget Sheet Layout
Handset Interface
Handset status/notifications appear here.
Toggle sheets.
Use widgets. (Flick up for hidden widgets; Flick down
for menu.)
Activate Phone.
Activate Mail.
Activate Browser.
Open application usage history.
Handset status/notifications appear here.
Toggle sheets.
Activate applications. (Flick up for hidden applications;
Flick down for menu.)
Activate Phone.
Activate Mail.
Activate Browser.
Open application usage history.
Shortcut Sheet Layout
Handset status/notifications appear here.
Toggle sheets.
Activate applications. (Flick up for hidden shortcuts;
Flick down for menu.)
Activate Phone.
Activate Mail.
Activate Browser.
Open application usage history.
SoftBank 203SH
40
Status Bar
Indicators (new message notification, handset status, etc.)
appear at the top of Display.
Layout
Notifications and warnings appear here. (Notification
Indicators)
Handset status appears here. (Status Indicators)
Notification Indicators
Notification Indicators appear on the left.
IndicatorDescription
Functions Guide (Drag Status Bar down
and open from Notifications Window)
Urgent News
Call in Progress
Call on Hold
Missed Call
New Answer Phone Message
New Voicemail
New SMS/S! Mail
New Internet Mail
New Gmail
Alarm Time Passed
Event in Calendar
Energy Saving (Waza. Mode) Active
Energy Saving (Emerg. Mode) Active
Viewing One Seg
Recording One Seg
Application Installation Complete/Update
Available
Text Entry Window (Select Input Method)
Positioning (GPS)
Data Downloading
SD Card Unmounted
Readying SD Card
Connected in Card Reader Mode
Screenshot Captured
More Notifications
New Notification from 音声アシスト (Onsei
Assist Voice Assistant Application)
41
Status Indicators
Status Indicators appear on the right.
IndicatorDescription
Battery Strength
Charging
Signal Strength
No Signal
4G Data in Use
3G Data in Use
Roaming
Airplane Mode
Wi-Fi Connected
Bluetooth® On
Bluetooth® Connected
Standard Manner Mode
Drive Manner Mode
Silent Manner Mode
Mic Muted
Speakerphone On
Answer Phone Set
Answer Phone Set (Message Recorded)
Alarm Set
Osaifu-Keitai® Locked
Osaifu-Keitai® Locked (USIM Card Only)
Kanji Mode
Half Alphabet Mode
Half Numeric Mode
Half Katakana Mode
Full Alphabet Mode
Full Numeric Mode
Full Katakana Mode
Character Code Mode
Notifications Window
Open notifications, confirm handset status or change various
settings.
Opening Notifications Window
Drag Status Bar down
Handset Interface
Notifications Window opens.
・
Tapto exit.
Layout
Setting Keys
Show second line of Setting Keys.
Notifications and active functions
Use corresponding functions.
1
Handset status
Close Notifications Window.
Open Settings.
Delete all notifications and close Notifications Window.
1 Tap for corresponding settings.
1
1 Appears upon inserting USIM Card into handset after using
that USIM Card to lock Osaifu-Keitai® on another mobile.
SoftBank 203SH
42
Setting Keys
Toggle Manner mode options.
Toggle Wi-Fi on/off.
Toggle GPS positioning on/off.
Toggle automatic Display rotation on/off.
Toggle Display brightness.
Show second line of Setting Keys.
Toggle VeilView on/off.
Toggle Bluetooth® on/off.
Toggle account sync on/off.
Toggle Reader/Writer, P2P on/off.
Open window for rearranging Setting Keys.
Hide second line of Setting Keys.
Customizing Welcome Sheet (Lock
Screen)
Set Wallpaper for Welcome sheet (lock screen) or select Screen
lock option.
Setting Wallpaper
Flick Wallpaper left/right to toggle preset images.
To replace with other still images:
In Welcome sheet (lock screen), Tap
Welcome sheet setting
Notifications Window Operations
Deleting Notifications
In Notifications Window, Flick notification left/right
・Some notifications may not be deleted.
Rearranging Setting Keys
In Notifications Window, RearrangeDrag icon to
target location(done) on Action Bar
・Icons cannot be moved to the empty area of second line
(where Rearrange appears in Notifications Window).
Welcome Sheet wallpaper(next to Image)
Page 1 to Page 5
Customizing 3-Line Home
43
Follow onscreen prompts to select imageSave or Set
to wallpaper
Wallpaper is set.
Selecting Screen Lock Option
In application sheet,(Settings)Other settings
Lock & SecurityScreen lock
Set Wallpaper, move icons/widgets or add shortcuts/widgets
to corresponding sheets.
Setting Wallpaper
In 3-Line Home, Drag down
Handset Interface
Menu opens.
Home settings
Tap Screen lock option
Corresponding setup window opens.
・
Follow onscreen prompts. (Not required when None or
Slide is selected.)
In Wallpaper Settings field, Select from list
Follow onscreen prompts to select image
Wallpaper is set.
SoftBank 203SH
44
Moving Icons/Widgets
In 3-Line Home, Touch & Hold icon/widget
orappears at upper right of icon/widget.
Drag to target location
Release to place icon/widget.
・To a folder: Drag icon to target folder.
Adding Shortcuts
Add an application shortcut.
In shortcut sheet,(設定しよう)
Setting
ApplicationTap application
Shortcut is added to shortcut sheet.
45
Adding Widgets
Add Album, Analog clock, etc.
In 3-Line Home, Drag down
Menu opens.
Add widget
Watching One Seg, Videos or
YouTube while Using Applications
(Another View)
Using Another View
・May be unavailable depending on current application window.
Handset Interface
Tap widget
Widget is added.
Removing Widgets/Shortcuts
In widget sheet or shortcut sheet, Touch & Hold widget or
shortcutTap
Another View playback window appears with shortcuts.
・Tap shortcut to activate application.
Mini One-Seg , Mini Video or Mini Net Video
For Mini Video and Mini Net Video , file list and file
search list appear in Another View, respectively.
・In file list or file search list, select a file to open Another
View playback window. Taporto switch between
lists. Tapto return to previous screen in Another View.
・Hiding Caller ID (using 184, etc.) cancels Location Report.
However, corresponding agency may obtain location
information in life threatening situations.
・Location Report is not sent for calls made while outside
Japan.
Missed Calls
For unanswered calls,appears. In Welcome sheet (lock
screen), notification appears.
Optional Services
Use these SoftBank Optional Services:
Optional Services
ServiceDescription
Call
Forwarding
Voicemail
Call Waiting
Group Calling
Caller ID
Call Barring
1 Requires separate subscription
Divert all/unanswered calls to a preset
number.
Divert all/unanswered calls to Voicemail
Center; access messages via handset/
touchtone phones.
1
Answer calls during a call.
Switch between open lines/connect
1
multiple lines.
Show or hide your number when placing
calls.
Restrict incoming/outgoing calls by
conditions.
Phone
Notification Indicator
Notification
・Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window, then Tap
missed call notification to open Incoming History. When
Call or SMS appears below missed call notification,
Tap it to call back or send SMS.
・Drag notification down to open Incoming History.
Emergency Call Restriction
Emergency calls are restricted when Airplane mode is
active. Long Pressand cancel it.
SoftBank 203SH
50
Call Forwarding
OK
In application sheet,(Settings)Call
Call settings opens.
Voicemail/divert
Voicemail/divert menu opens.
Call Forwarding is set.
Voicemail
In application sheet,(Settings)Call
Call settings opens.
Voicemail/divert
Voicemail/divert menu opens.
Settings/stop
Divert menu opens.
Always or No answerEnter number
・
For No answer , Tap Wait time and select ring time as
needed.
・
To cancel Call Forwarding, Tap Stop call forward
Yes .
Settings/stop
Divert menu opens.
Always or No answerVoicemail
・
For No answer , Tap Wait time and select ring time as
needed.
・
To cancel Voicemail, Tap Stop call forwardYes .
OK
Voicemail is set.
・
When a new message is recorded,appears. To play
messages, Tap Play voicemail in Voicemail/divert menu,
then follow voice guidance.
51
Call Waiting
Requires separate subscription.
In application sheet,(Settings)Call
Call settings opens.
Other service settings
Group Calling
Requires separate subscription.
During a call,Add Call
Phone
Enter numberCall
When call connects,Merge calls
Group Calling starts.
Other service settings opens.
Call waiting ()
Call waiting is set.
・During a call, a tone sounds for incoming calls;
Dragright to answer.
・
To cancel Call Waiting, Tap Call waiting .
Caller ID
In application sheet,(Settings)Call
Call settings opens.
Other service settings
Other service settings opens.
Notify caller IDHide number or Show number
Caller ID is set.
SoftBank 203SH
52
Call Barring
Restrict outgoing/incoming calls and SMS messages.
・Call Barring requires Center Access Code (Network
Password).
・Call Barring settings will be locked if incorrect Center
Access Code (Network Password) is entered three times
consecutively when making a setting. To unlock, the code
must be changed. For details, contact SoftBank Customer
Support, General Information.
・If Network Password has been previously changed on a
mobile phone, enter the latest code to set Call Barring.
・Failure message appears when attempting to place/send
calls/SMS with outgoing call restriction active. Message may
take time to appear in some areas.
RestrictionDescription
All outgoing
calls
Bar int'l call
Local & home
only
Restrict all
incomings
Bar if abroadReject calls while outside Japan.
Restrict all non-emergency calls.
Restrict international calls; while outside
Japan, calls within current country are
allowed.
Restrict international calls; while outside
Japan, calls within current country and to
Japan are allowed.
Reject all calls.
Bar outgoing calls or Bar incoming callsTap option
Enter Center Access Code (Network Password)OK
Restriction is set.
In application sheet,(Settings)Call
Call settings opens.
Call barring
Call barring menu opens.
Optional Services Operations
Setting Missed Call Notification
53
Rejecting Calls with No/Undisplayable Caller ID
or from Payphones
Activate this function for records of calls missed when
handset is off/out-of-range. Initiate Voicemail then follow
・Contacts are sorted by the first character of last name
(Read last).
Handset dials the number. Wait for other party to accept
the call.
To end the call, End call
SaveYes
Contact is saved.
Call ends.
Address Book Caution
If handset is left uncharged, contacts may be altered/
lost; handset damage may also affect information recovery.
SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for any resulting
damages. Keep separate copies of contacts and other
important information.
・Handset saves failed SMS messages to Unsent Folder;
automatically attempts redelivery up to two times.
Saving to Unsent Folder without
Sending
Message window opens.
・For multiple new messages, message list (Inbox) opens;
select one.
In S! Mail Composition window or SMS Composition
window,Save
Important S! Mail/SMS Transmission
Note
If Outbox is full, handset automatically deletes sent
messages, unprotected ones first.
59
Replying to S! Mail/SMS
(Mail) on Navigation Bar
Folder list appears.
Tap folder in InboxTap message
Important Message Retrieval Notes
Retrieval System
By default, complete message including attachments is
retrieved; transmission fees may apply depending on
subscribed price plan.
Automatic Message Deletion
If Inbox is full, handset automatically deletes oldest
received messages, opened/unprotected ones first. If all
messages are unopened, handset automatically deletes
oldest unprotected ones first.
Retrieval Outside Japan
Message retrieval outside Japan may incur high charges.
Messaging & Browser
Message window opens.
Reply or Reply to all
・
Reply to all appears for messages addressed to multiple
recipients.
Enter message(Send) on Action Bar
Message is sent.
Retrieving Complete Messages
In message window,(receive) on Action Bar
・
Tapto select item to retrieve.
SoftBank 203SH
60
Opening Received S! Mail/SMS
Opening S! Mail/SMS
To open received messages:
(Mail) on Navigation Bar
Folder list appears.
Tap folder in Inbox
Creating/Sending Gmail
Use Google's webmail service. Sign in to a Google Account
beforehand.
After entering recipient, subject or message text,
Save draft
・Message is saved to Drafts.
Discarding Messages
After entering recipient, subject or message text,
DiscardOK
Opening Received Gmail
Gmail groups all related messages by subject. (Conversation
View)
Opening New Gmail
When Gmail message arrives, handset responds with ringtone
and Vibration, andappears.
Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window
Messaging & Browser
Tap message notification
Gmail Caution
Gmail messages are not received if recipient device is set
to reject messages sent from PCs.
Message window opens.
・For two or more new messages with different subjects,
Inbox opens; select one.
SoftBank 203SH
62
Opening Gmail
In application sheet,(Gmail)
Inbox opens.
Tap conversation (subject)
Using Internet Mail
Adding Accounts
Check usernames (user IDs), passwords, server names, etc. of
your Internet Mail accounts beforehand.
In application sheet,(Email)
Account setup menu opens (if no account is set up).
Follow onscreen prompts to set up account
Message window opens.
Replying to Messages
In message window,Complete messageon
Action Bar
Internet Mail setup is complete.
63
Creating/Sending Internet Mail
In application sheet,(Email)
Inbox opens.
Opening New Internet Mail
When Internet Mail message arrives, handset responds with
ringtone and Vibration, andappears.
Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window
Notifications Window opens.
Messaging & Browser
Tap message notification
Mail Composition window opens.
Complete message
Message is sent.
Message window opens.
・For two or more new messages, Inbox opens; select one.
Opening Internet Mail
In application sheet,(Email)
Inbox opens.
Tap message
Message window opens.
SoftBank 203SH
64
Web Browsing (Browser)
View Internet sites in Browser.
Using Browser
Upon activating Browser, Quick toolbox guidance appears by
default.
・
To disable it thereafter, Tap Don't show again () and
Tap Close .
(Browser) on Navigation Bar
Adding Bookmarks
(Browser) on Navigation Bar
Browser activates.
Open target webpageAdd bookmark
Browser activates.
・Flick up/down to scroll.
Add bookmark window opens.
Check/edit label, URL, etc.OK
Current webpage is saved as a bookmark.
65
Opening Bookmarks
(Browser) on Navigation Bar
Browser activates.
Bookmark list
Using History
(Browser) on Navigation Bar
Browser activates.
Bookmark list
Messaging & Browser
Bookmark window opens.
Tap bookmark
Corresponding webpage opens.
Bookmark window opens.
HISTORY
History list appears.
Tap item (such as Today )Tap record
Corresponding webpage opens.
・
Frequently visited webpages are saved in Most visited .
SoftBank 203SH
66
Saving Webpages
(Browser) on Navigation Bar
Browser activates.
Open target webpageSave for offline reading
Current webpage is saved.
Opening New Tabs
Open up to 16 webpages in different tabs to switch between
them easily.
SSL & TLS
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security
(TLS) are encryption protocols that secure Internet
transmissions of important/sensitive information such
as credit card numbers and corporate secrets, providing
protection against online threats (eavesdropping,
falsification, impersonation, etc.).
Browser Operations
Signing in to My SoftBank
Access My SoftBank to check service charges or reward
points, change contract details (subscribed price plan,
optional services, etc.), customize handset address, use
anti-spam settings, etc.
In Browser,Bookmark listMy SoftBank
Follow onscreen prompts
Searching for Information
In Browser, Tap URL entry fieldEnter search text
GoTap link
(Browser) on Navigation Bar
Browser activates.
New tab
Another tab opens.
Editing Bookmarks
In Browser,Bookmark listTouch & Hold
bookmarkEdit or move bookmarkEditOK
Deleting Bookmarks
In Browser,Bookmark listTouch & Hold
bookmarkDelete bookmarkYes
Opening Saved Webpages
In Browser,Bookmark listSAVED PAGES
Tap page
SSL/TLS Caution
When a security notice appears upon opening a webpage,
subscribers must decide for themselves whether or not to
open the page. Opening secure pages constitutes agreement
to the terms of SSL/TLS usage. SoftBank Mobile Corp.,
SHARP Corporation, VeriSign Japan and Cybertrust cannot
be held liable for any damages associated with the use of
SSL/TLS.
・Zoom may be unavailable depending on Camera mode.
Locking Focus
Tap subject for focus lock
・External Camera continuously focuses on moving subjects.
・To release shutter, Tap the subject again.
・External Camera uses color to track subjects; may not
correctly track faintly colored subjects or ones similar to
background color.
Opening Captured Photo
Tap preview thumbnail
Aim External Camera at subject
・For people, focus automatically locks on detected face.
Shutter clicks; photo is saved to handset memory.
Album activates (appears) and photo appears.
Using Internal Camera
Use Internal Camera to capture self or others with Lens on
Display side.
(IN/OUT)
・
Tap(IN/OUT) to toggle Internal/External Camera.
・Some functions/settings are not available for Internal
Camera.
Opening Help
Help
Camera Cautions
General Use
Mind etiquette when using Camera.
Keep Lens Clean
Fingerprints/smudges may hinder handset imaging. Clean
Lens with a soft cloth beforehand.
Avoid Direct Sunlight Exposure
Do not expose Lens area to direct sunlight for extended
periods; may damage color filter, altering images.
69
Mobile Light Warning
Do not shine Mobile Light in eyes; may affect eyesight or
cause other problems.
Video Camera
Recording Videos
Record MPEG-4/AMR or H.264/AAC videos.
・Available format varies by recording size.
・Recorded videos are saved to handset memory by default.
After receiving files, Drag Status Bar down for Notifications
Window
Tap Bluetooth® transfer notificationTap file
Register of dataAlways or Just once
Data is saved.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
・Received files are saved to handset memory; open them from
Contents Manager.
Accepting Connection Requests
Handset automatically accepts connection requests from
paired devices. For unpaired devices, set handset to be
discoverable first; when connection request arrives, follow
onscreen prompts.
・Description below handset name changes to Visible to
all nearby Bluetooth devices, and handset is set to be
discoverable.
・Handset returns to non-discoverable state automatically
after a certain period of time, and will be hidden from
unpaired devices.
Troubleshooting
Q. Cannot use Bluetooth
A. Airplane mode may be active. Activating Airplane mode
disables Bluetooth®. (Bluetooth® can be enabled again
while Airplane mode is active.)
®
Important Bluetooth® Usage Notes
Connection
Bluetooth® connection may not be possible with some
Bluetooth® devices. Noise may interfere with wireless or
handsfree conversations.
File Transfer
Files may not appear correctly on recipient devices.
Global Services
Global Roaming................................................................. 84
Calling from Outside Japan.............................................85
84
Global Roaming
Handset is Global Roaming Service eligible. Use the same
handset number outside Japan.
Selecting Network Service
Handset connects to 4G or 3G Network service automatically
by default. Use default Network service setting in Japan and
other areas with no GSM Network coverage.
To change setting according to Network service provided by
target cellular provider outside Japan:
In application sheet,(Settings)
Manual4G/3G/GSM , 4G/3G , 3G/GSM , 3G
or GSM
Network service is set.
・
To select Network service automatically, Tap Auto .
Other settingsNetwork settings
Mobile networks
4G/3G/GSM settings
4G/3G/GSM settings opens.
85
Selecting a Cellular Provider
Handset connects to an appropriate cellular provider
automatically by default. To select a cellular provider
manually:
In application sheet,(Settings)
Other settingsNetwork settings
Calling from Outside Japan
See SoftBank Mobile Website for details:
http://mb.softbank.jp/en/global_services/
Access roaming area/rate information or print it out to carry
while traveling abroad.
Calling Japan
(Phone) on Navigation Bar
Call Window opens.
・When Incoming History or Outgoing History opens, Tap
Phone .
・
When missed call window opens, Tap. If 3-Line Home
returns, Tap(Phone) on Navigation Bar again.
Mobile networks
Network operators
Tap provider
Use onscreen dialpad to enter numberCall
Roaming assistant appears.
・Do not add + before the number.
Japan number
Handset dials the number.
Global Services
Cellular provider is set.
・
Tap Choose automatically to set an appropriate cellular
provider automatically.
・
Tap Search networks to search for all available cellular
providers.
SoftBank 203SH
86
Calling Landlines & Mobiles within
Current Country
(Phone) on Navigation Bar
Call Window opens.
・When Incoming History or Outgoing History opens, Tap
Phone .
・
When missed call window opens, Tap. If 3-Line Home
returns, Tap(Phone) on Navigation Bar again.
Use onscreen dialpad to enter numberCall
Roaming assistant appears.
・Do not add + before the number.
Calling Countries aside from Japan
(Phone) on Navigation Bar
Call Window opens.
・When Incoming History or Outgoing History opens, Tap
Phone .
・
When missed call window opens, Tap. If 3-Line Home
returns, Tap(Phone) on Navigation Bar again.
Use onscreen dialpad to enter numberCall
Roaming assistant appears.
・Do not add + before the number.
Stay country number
Handset dials the number.
Other country number
Country code list appears.
Tap country
Handset dials the number.
・
When calling SoftBank handsets, always Tap 日本(JPN) .
International Call Operations
Changing Country Codes
In application sheet,(Settings)CallInt'l call
settingsUser listTap country/areaChange
by listTap country/areaRegister
・
Tap Entry direct to enter country name and code
directly.
Deleting Country Codes
In application sheet,(Settings)CallInt'l call
settingsUser listTap country/areaDelete
from list
Enabling/Disabling Abroad Assistant
In application sheet,(Settings)CallInt'l call
settingsAbroad assistant
・
Tap Abroad assistant to toggle Enable () and
Disable ().
87
Global Services
SoftBank 203SH
88
Settings
About Settings..................................................................90