Sharp SoftBank 203SH User Manual

203SH User Guide

203SH User Guide Contents

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Introduction

Introduction.........................................................................3

Getting Started

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

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

Battery Cover Installation................................................. 8

USIM Card Installation....................................................... 9

Handset Memory & SD Card............................................ 10

Charging Handset..............................................................15

Power On/Off................................................................... 17

Touchscreen Operations...................................................18

Basic Operations

Basic Operations...............................................................22

Applications.......................................................................24

Handset Phone Number.................................................... 25

Mobile Manners................................................................. 26

Text Entry.........................................................................27

Google™ Accounts............................................................ 29

Google Play™.................................................................... 31

Security Codes.................................................................. 33

USIM PIN............................................................................34

Screen Lock....................................................................... 35

File Backup........................................................................ 35

Software Updates.............................................................36

Handset Interface

Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen) Basics...............................38

3-Line Home Basics.......................................................... 39

Status Bar......................................................................... 40

Notifications Window.......................................................41

Customizing Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen).....................42

Customizing 3-Line Home................................................ 43

Watching One Seg, Videos or YouTube while Using

Applications (Another View)............................................45

Phone

Calling................................................................................ 48

Optional Services..............................................................49

Address Book.................................................................... 54

Messaging & Browser

Messaging.......................................................................... 56

Sending S! Mail/SMS.........................................................56

Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS................................58

Opening Received S! Mail/SMS........................................ 60

Creating/Sending Gmail....................................................60

Opening Received Gmail................................................... 61

Using Internet Mail.......................................................... 62

Web Browsing (Browser).................................................. 64

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Camera

Photo Camera....................................................................68

Video Camera.................................................................... 69

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Music & Images

Music & Images.................................................................72

Music Files (Music)........................................................... 72

Still Images & Video (Gallery)......................................... 73

Still Images & Video (Album)...........................................73

Connectivity

Wi-Fi...................................................................................76

Tethering Option.............................................................. 78

Bluetooth®........................................................................ 79

Global Services

Global Roaming................................................................. 84

Calling from Outside Japan.............................................85

Settings

About Settings..................................................................90

Sound Settings..................................................................91

Quick Start Key Setting.................................................. 93

Device Info........................................................................ 93

Add Account......................................................................94

Wi-Fi Settings...................................................................95

Home Applications Setting.............................................. 96

Battery Status..................................................................96

microSD & Phone Storage Settings.................................97

Application Settings.........................................................98

Other Settings..................................................................98

Appendix

Specifications..................................................................108

Customer Service............................................................109

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions.........................................................112

Important Product Information.....................................118

Handset & Hardware Care............................................. 120

General Notes................................................................. 122

FCC Notice...................................................................... 123

RF Exposure Information/Specific Absorption Rate*

(SAR) Information...........................................................124

Water & Dust Resistance.............................................. 125

Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing SoftBank 203SH.

Before You Begin

・SoftBank 203SH is referred to as "handset" in this guide.
・Read "Quick Tips" (in お願いとご注意) and this guide

thoroughly beforehand for proper usage.
・Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.
・Unauthorized copying of any part of this guide is

prohibited.
・Guide content subject to change without prior notice.
・SoftBank 203SH is compatible with 4G, 3G and GSM network

technologies.

・"SoftBank 4G" is used as a service name based on the

statement by the International Telecommunication Union

(ITU) indicating that mobile communications systems for

3.5G and beyond can also be considered "4G."

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Introduction

Guide Usage Notes

・Most operation descriptions are based on default settings.
・Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for application

sheet in 3-Line Home.
・Some operation descriptions may be omitted.
・In this guide and on handset, "abroad" means "outside Japan"

with regard to handset/service usage.
・In this guide, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Card is

referred to as "SD Card."

Screenshots & Key Labels

Screenshots and key labels are provided for reference only.
Actual handset windows, menus, etc. may differ in appearance.

Accessing Functions Guide

Access this Functions Guide via Guide indicator on Status Bar.
Guide indicator appears on Status Bar by default. To hide
Guide indicator:

Drag Status Bar down Tap here for Guide

Indicator off Back

・Guide usage information and confirmation for automatic

updates appear at initial startup. Follow onscreen prompts.

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Getting Started

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

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

Battery Cover Installation................................................. 8

USIM Card Installation....................................................... 9

Handset Memory & SD Card............................................ 10

Charging Handset..............................................................15

Power On/Off................................................................... 17

Touchscreen Operations...................................................18

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Package Contents

Package Contents

・Handset (SoftBank 203SH)

(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

Name Description

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.

Name Description

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

Name Description

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.

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Getting Started

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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

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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.

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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.

Storage Description

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.

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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.

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Unmounting SD Card

Enter Operation Password OK

・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 microSD OK

Unmount microSD changes to Mount microSD . (SD Card

is unmounted.)

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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.

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Handset Memory & SD Card Usage Notes

Enter Operation Password OK

・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

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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

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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

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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 Press until SoftBank logo appears

After Power On Graphics, Welcome sheet (lock screen)

appears.

・If Welcome sheet (lock screen) usage guide appears, follow

onscreen prompts. (Tap Try it to proceed to .)

Drag to the bottom of Display

Important USB Charging Note

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 Tap for .

・If 3-Line Home usage guide appears, follow onscreen

prompts.

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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.

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Getting Started

Calibrating Touchscreen

Calibrate Touchscreen to improve response. Hold handset

normally during calibration.

In application sheet, (Settings) Device info

Adjust touch panel Tap center of each circle

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Basic Operations

Basic Operations...............................................................22

Applications.......................................................................24

Handset Phone Number.................................................... 25

Mobile Manners................................................................. 26

Text Entry.........................................................................27

Google™ Accounts............................................................ 29

Google Play™.................................................................... 31

Security Codes.................................................................. 33

USIM PIN............................................................................34

Screen Lock....................................................................... 35

File Backup........................................................................ 35

Software Updates.............................................................36

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Basic Operations

Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen)

After a period of inactivity, Display goes completely dark to
extend battery time (Screen lock active).

To cancel Screen lock, Press or to open Welcome

sheet (lock screen) first. See "Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen)

Basics" for details.

・Welcome sheet (lock screen) also appears at power on.

・

To cancel Screen lock and use handset, Drag down.

Handset Navigation

Tap item, icon, key, etc. to open menu/window or execute
corresponding function/operation.

・

Tap to go back/escape.

Navigation Bar

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

Icon Description

Activate Phone.

Activate Mail.

Activate Browser.

Open application usage history.

Go back/escape.

Close keyboard.

Return to 3-Line Home.

Open Options menu.

Home (3-Line Home)

3-Line Home consists of application sheet, widget sheet and
shortcut sheet. Most operations start here. See "3-Line Home

Basics" for details.

・Flick left/right to toggle sheets.
・

Tap at Display bottom to return to 3-Line Home.

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Action Bar

Current menu/window title appears on Action Bar (Display
top). Tap icons to the right of title to access frequently used
functions.

・

When or appears on Action Bar, Tap it to turn

corresponding setting off or on.

・

When (check all)/ (uncheck all) appears on Action Bar,

Tap it to select or cancel multiple items together at once.

Quick Tool Box EX

Shake handset left or right twice to open Quick Tool Box EX;
access applications/functions easily.

・

Alternatively, Touch & Hold .

Handset Settings

Basic Operations

Menu Operations

Tap at Display bottom to open Options menu.

・In some windows, Drag down or Touch & Hold for menu.

In application sheet, Tap (Settings) to customize settings.

・

Checkbox ( or ) appears beside some options. Tap to

select ( ) or cancel ( ) option.

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

available, Tap or for additional settings.

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Handset & Display Orientation

Rotate handset 90 degrees; Display orientation changes
accordingly.

・Landscape orientation may be unavailable in some windows.

Capturing Screenshots

Long Press and at the same time.

・

Open captured screenshots from Photo in Contents

Manager or other locations.

Applications

Activating Applications

In application sheet, Tap application

Application activates.

・If confirmation (authentication prompt, selection, caution,

etc.) appears, follow onscreen prompts.

Using Assist Function

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, Tap repeatedly until 3-Line Home

returns. (Some applications may remain active.)

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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

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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 & Hold in 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)

・

Tap to show/add entry field or to delete.

Complete field

・Tap other items and complete fields as needed.

Save Yes

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.

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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 down Choose

input method Japanese

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.

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Switching Entry Modes

Tap to toggle Half Numeric, Kanji, and Half Alphabet

modes. Alternatively, Flick left/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

indicator-- (Half Alphabet), (Kanji), (Full Katakana),

etc.--appears.

・The first letter is capitalized automatically by default.

(Cancel auto capitalization as needed.)

Keitai is entered.

・

To toggle case, enter a letter and Tap .