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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing SoftBank 206SH.
Before You Begin
・SoftBank 206SH 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 206SH 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.
・"Confirmation" refers to authentication prompt, selection,
caution or other message that appears after operation.
・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 downTap here for Guide
IndicatoroffBack
Guide usage information and confirmation for automatic
updates appear at initial startup. Follow onscreen prompts.
・Handset back cover is not removable.
・AC Charger (SHCEJ1)
・Desktop Holder (SHEFA1)
・TV Input-to-Micro USB Cable
・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
Strap
Eyelet
Headphone
Port
Internal
Camera
Proximity/
Light Sensor
Notification
Lamp
SD/USIM
Card Slot
Earpiece
Display
Attach Straps here.
Connect Headphones with Mic (optional
accessories) here.
Shoot photos or videos.
Detects ambient light level and prevents
Touchscreen misoperation during call.
Illuminates while charging or for
notifications (missed calls, new messages,
etc.).
Access USIM Card and SD Card.
Hear other party's voice through this.
Touch Display to select menu items, open
functions, scroll pages, etc.
NameDescription
TV
Antenna
Infrared
Port
Speaker
Mobile
Light
External
Device Port
Mic
Mic
(Recorder Mic)
External
Camera
FeliCa Logo
Charging
Terminals
Pressure
Vent
Pull out for Full Seg/One Seg reception.
Transfer files using Infrared.
Listen to music, video sounds, Full Seg/
One Seg audio, etc. through this.
Use as a flashlight or camera flash.
Connect AC Charger or Micro USB Cable
here.
Talk to other party through this.
Captures ambient sounds while recording
videos.
Shoot photos or videos.
Place over reader/writer to use OsaifuKeitai®.
For use with Desktop Holder.
Helps maintain handset performance.
Do not place a sticker, label, etc.
Handset Keys
NameDescription
Activate/cancel Screen lock. Long Press
(Power Key)
(Volume Down
Key)
(Volume Up
Key)
1 To turn off, Tap Display.
for power on/off or phone options.
Decrease Volume. In Welcome sheet (lock
screen) or 3-Line Home, Touch & Hold to
activate/cancel Silent mode.
Increase Volume. In Welcome sheet (lock
screen), Touch & Hold to turn on Mobile
Light1.
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Getting Started
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USIM Card Installation
USIM Card is an IC card containing customer and
authentication information, including handset number.
Inserting USIM Card
Always power off beforehand.
If SD Card is inserted, remove it first. (SD Card needs to be
removed to insert USIM Card.)
・For SD Card removal procedure, see "Removing SD Card."
Open Card Slot Cover
Pull out USIM Tray
Removing USIM Card
Always power off beforehand.
If SD Card is inserted, remove it first. (SD Card needs to be
removed to remove USIM Card.)
・For SD Card removal procedure, see "Removing SD Card."
Open Card Slot Cover
Pull out USIM Tray
・Gently pull USIM Tray straight out from the edge.
・Do not pull it forcefully or at an angle; damage may result.
・Gently pull USIM Tray straight out from the edge.
・Do not pull it forcefully or at an angle; damage may result.
Place USIM Card in USIM Tray
・Check orientation of USIM Card (see the notch), then gently
place it with metal contacts facing up.
Insert USIM Tray into USIM Card Slot (bottom opening)
・Check orientation of USIM Tray, then insert it all the way.
Remove USIM Card
Insert USIM Tray into USIM Card Slot (bottom opening)
・Check orientation of USIM Tray, then insert it all the way.
Close Card Slot Cover
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid.
Close Card Slot Cover
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid.
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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.
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)
Storage
Getting Started
Inserting SD Card
Always power off beforehand.
Open Card Slot Cover
Insert SD Card into SD Card Slot (top opening)
・Insert SD Card all the way with terminals facing up.
Close Card Slot Cover
Erase microSD
Erase SD card
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid.
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Unmounting SD Card
Enter Operation PasswordOK
・If Operation Password is unset, follow onscreen prompts.
Erase everything
Handset erases all SD Card files.
Always unmount SD Card before removing it.
In application sheet,(Settings)
Storage
・When finished, SD Card is mounted.
Unmount microSDOK
Unmount microSD changes to Mount microSD . (SD Card
is unmounted.)
・
To have SD Card recognized again, Tap Mount microSD .
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Removing SD Card
Always power off beforehand.
Open Card Slot Cover
Remove SD Card
・Gently push in SD Card and release; it pops out. Carefully
remove SD Card without bending it.
Formatting Handset Memory
Formatting deletes all handset memory files.
・Charge handset while formatting or charge it adequately
beforehand.
In application sheet,(Settings)
Storage
Getting Started
Close Card Slot Cover
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may expose handset to liquid.
Erase phone storage
Erase internal storage
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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
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Battery is built into handset.
Desktop Holder, AC Charger, Micro USB Cable (optional
accessory), Micro USB Charging Adapter (optional accessory)
and In-Car Charger (optional accessory) are not water proof.
Never charge handset while it is wet.
May cause fire, malfunction or burns due to electric shock or
short-circuiting.
Desktop Holder
Use Desktop Holder (SHEFA1) with AC Charger (SHCEJ1).
Tilt handset back as shown until it clicks
Getting Started
Notification Lamp illuminates while charging.
・Take care not to get anything (e.g., Strap) caught between
handset and Desktop Holder.
・Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
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.
AC Charger
Use AC Charger (SHCEJ1).
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. Check
contours and orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it
with tabs (○) facing down.
Extend blades and plug AC Charger into AC outlet
・Rotate blades out as shown.
Place handset into Desktop Holder with Charging Terminals
facing down
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. Check contours and
orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs (○)
facing down.
Extend blades and plug AC Charger into AC outlet
Notification Lamp illuminates while charging.
・Rotate blades out as shown.
・Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
Unplug AC Charger and retract blades
Remove Micro USB plug from External Device Port
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USB Charging
Connect handset to a PC with Micro USB Cable (SHDDL1;
optional accessory).
・Power on handset and PC first.
・Handset may not charge or charge slowly depending on PC
status/environment.
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. Check contours and
orientation of Micro USB plug, then insert it with tabs (○)
facing down.
Charging Precautions
Handling Cables
Do not pull, bend, or twist cable.
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.
Insert USB plug of Micro USB Cable into PC USB port
Notification Lamp illuminates while charging.
・Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
Remove Micro USB Cable from handset and PC
Lithium-ion Battery & Desktop Holder
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.
Bulges of Internal Battery
Depending on usage, bulges may appear near end of battery
life; this does not affect safety.
Internal Battery Replacement
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.
Front Duct
When handset is placed into Desktop Holder, sounds from
Speaker can be heard through the opening at the front of
Desktop Holder (front duct), increasing audibility of music,
video sounds, Full Seg/One Seg audio, etc.
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Power On/Off
Power On
Long Pressuntil SoftBank logo appears
After Power On Graphics, Welcome sheet (lock screen)
・Handset number appears in Own phone number field.
In any application, Taprepeatedly until 3-Line Home
returns. (Some applications may remain active.)
Obtaining Applications
Obtain applications from(Play Store).
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Mobile Manners
Silent Mode
Mute ringtones and other handset sounds to avoid disturbing
others around you.
・Camera shutter sound, video recording tones, music, video/
game sounds, etc. still play even in Silent mode.
In Welcome sheet (lock screen) or 3-Line Home, Touch & Hold
Silent mode activates.
・
To cancel, Touch & Holdin Welcome sheet (lock screen)
or 3-Line Home.
Airplane Mode
Leaving power on, suspend signal-transmitting functions.
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 keyboard. Tapto hide it.
・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
Basic Operations
(Long Press)
Phone options appear.
Airplane mode
Airplane mode activates.
・
To cancel, Long Press, then Tap Airplane mode .
Selecting Silent Mode Option
(Long Press)Tap icon (such as)
・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.
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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12-Key Keyboard Layout
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.
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
・When How to Change Input UI window opens after
Tapping, Tap CLOSE . To disable it thereafter, select
Don't show again beforehand.
Tap mode
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.
Keyboard interface changes accordingly. Current entry mode
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
Auto-update ()
・Automatic update is not available for some applications.
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Google Play Cautions
Application Installation Disclaimer
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 and user interface are subject to change due to
automatic application updates.
Security Codes
Operation Password & Center Access
Code
Center Access Code (Call Barring 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
(Call Barring 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
(Call Barring Password). SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable
for misuse or damages.
・Call Barring settings will be locked if incorrect Center
Access Code (Call Barring 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 Call Barring Password has been previously changed on a
mobile phone, enter the latest code to set Call Barring.
Basic Operations
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Setting Operation Password
Do not forget Operation Password; write it down if necessary.
In application sheet,(Settings)Other settings
Lock & Security
Operation password settingOKEnter Operation
PasswordOK
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 ()
Re-enter Operation PasswordOKOK
Operation Password is set.
・To change Operation Password, refer to the steps above.
(In, enter current Operation Password to proceed.)
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.
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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).
Screen Lock
After a period of inactivity, Display goes completely dark to
save battery power (Screen lock active). Screen lock prevents
accidental Touchscreen operation.
Activating Screen Lock Manually
Basic Operations
When Display is active,
Display goes completely dark and Screen lock activates.
Canceling Screen Lock
Pressto open Welcome sheet (lock screen).
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.
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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 Update Operations
Enabling/Disabling Automatic Updates
In Software update menu, Auto update settingsDo
not update automatically or Update automatically
Changing Automatic Update Start Time
In Software update menu, Update time settings
Select timeSet
・
Available when Auto update settings is Update
automatically .
Software Update Cautions
During Update
Handset cannot be used until Software Update completes;
it may take some time to complete.
Signal Conditions
Software update menu opens.
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.
Check signal strength and battery charge beforehand.
Poor signal strength or low battery charge may disrupt
updates leading to update failure. Update failure may
Sheet(lock screen) . See "Wallpaper & Display Settings" for
details.
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.
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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
Shortcut Sheet Layout
Toggle sheets.
Activate applications. (Flick up for hidden shortcuts;
Flick down for menu.)
Handset Interface
Toggle sheets.
Activate applications. (Flick up for hidden applications;
Flick down for menu.)
Widget Sheet Layout
Toggle sheets.
Use widgets. (Flick up for hidden widgets; Flick down
for menu.)
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Status Bar
Indicators (new message notification, handset status, etc.)
appear at the top of Display.
Status Bar 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 Arriving/in Progress
Call on Hold
Missed Call
New Answer Phone Message
New Voicemail
New SMS/S! Mail
New Internet Mail
New Gmail
Snoozing/Unchecked Alarm
Event
Energy Saving (Waza. Mode) Active
Energy Saving (Emerg. Mode) Active
Viewing Full Seg
Viewing One Seg
Recording Full Seg/One Seg
Application Installation Complete/Update
Available
Text Entry Window (Choose Input Method)
Positioning (GPS)
Data Downloading
SD Card Unmounted
Reading SD Card
Connected in Card Reader Mode
Screenshot Captured
More Notifications
Mobile Light On
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Status Indicators
Status Indicators appear on the right.
IndicatorDescription
Battery Strength
Charging
Signal Strength
No Signal (4G/3G)
4G Data in Use
3G Data in Use
Roaming
Airplane Mode
Wi-Fi Connected
Bluetooth® On
Bluetooth® Connected
Silent (Standard) Mode
Silent (Drive) Mode
Silent Mode
Mic Muted
Speakerphone On
Answer Phone Set
Answer Phone Set (Message Recorded)
Alarm Set
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai® Locked
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai® Locked (USIM Card
1
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, check handset status or change various
settings.
Opening Notifications Window
Drag Status Bar down
Notifications Window opens.
・
Tapto exit.
Notifications Window Layout
Setting Keys
Show second and subsequent lines of Setting Keys.
Notifications and active functions
Use corresponding functions.
Handset status
Close Notifications Window.
Open Energy save window.
Open Settings.
Delete all notifications and close Notifications Window.
1 Tap for corresponding settings.
1
Handset Interface
1 Appears upon inserting USIM Card into handset after using
that USIM Card to lock NFC on another mobile.
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Setting Keys
Set Silent mode option.
Toggle Wi-Fi on/off.
Enable/disable GPS satellites.
Enable/disable Auto-rotate screen.
Set Display brightness.
Show second and subsequent lines of Setting Keys.
Set Bright Keep.
Enable/disable VeilView.
Toggle Bluetooth® on/off.
Enable/disable account sync.
Open Wireless output menu.
Enable/disable Reader/Writer, P2P.
Open window for rearranging Setting Keys.
Hide second and subsequent lines of Setting Keys.
Using Application Usage History
Activate recently used applications, applications that support
the assist function and assigned applications, all from a single
window.
Opening Application Usage History
Application usage history appears.
Application Usage History Layout
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 area where Rearrange
appears in Notifications Window.
Activate application that supports the assist function.
Shortcuts to applications
Delete all application usage history items.
Activate recently used application.
Indicates corresponding application is running.
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Application Usage History Operations
Deleting Single Usage History Item
In application usage history, Flick item left/right
・Corresponding application exits if running.
Changing Shortcuts
In application usage history, Touch & Hold shortcut
Select Application or ShortcutTap item
(then select option)
Resetting Shortcuts
In application usage history, Touch & Hold shortcut
To defaultYes
Deleting Shortcuts
In application usage history, Touch & Hold shortcut
Peel offYes
Customizing 3-Line Home
Set theme and Wallpaper, move icons/widgets or add
shortcuts/widgets to corresponding sheets.
Setting Theme & Wallpaper
In 3-Line Home, Drag down
Handset Interface
Menu opens.
Home settings
Tap theme ( Standard , Color pop or Natural )
Select image, color, pattern, etc. by Tapping Select from
list , User settings , Blue , etc.
・
To select from images, Tap Select from list or From
list . Follow onscreen prompts.
・
Tap User settings to use image set in Wallpaper under
Wallpaper & display .
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Theme and Wallpaper are set.
Adding Shortcuts
Add an application shortcut.
Moving Icons/Widgets
In 3-Line Home, Touch & Hold icon/widget
Drag to target location
Release to place icon/widget.
・To a folder: Drag icon to target folder.
In shortcut sheet,(設定しよう)
Setting
ApplicationTap application
Shortcut is added to shortcut sheet.
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Adding Widgets
Add Album, Analog clock, etc.
In 3-Line Home, Drag down
Menu opens.
Add widget
Using Another View
Using Another View
Watch Full Seg or One Seg, play videos, open a map, etc. in
mini-application window while using applications.
・May be unavailable depending on current application window.
Touch and Hold
Select mini-application window opens.
Handset Interface
Tap widget
Widget is added.
Removing Widgets/Shortcuts
In widget sheet or shortcut sheet, Touch & Hold widget or
shortcutPeel off
Select mini-application
Mini-application window opens.
・Follow onscreen prompts.
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Mini-Application Window Layout
If Operation Bar, indicators, etc. are hidden during playback,
Tap mini-application window to show them again.
・Window interface varies by application.
Switch to/open standard application window1.
Application name
Open menu.
Exit mini-application1.
Operation Bar
Drag to change mini-application window size.
1 Icon may be hidden if mini-application window is reduced.
In this case, use menu for corresponding operation.
Mini-Application Usage Note
While using a mini-application, videos may not play
properly in other applications.
・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.
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Call Forwarding
OK
In application sheet,(Settings)Call
Call settings opens.
Voicemail/divert
Call Forwarding is set.
Voicemail
In application sheet,(Settings)Call
Call settings opens.
Voicemail/divert
Voicemail/divert menu opens.
Voicemail/divert menu opens.
Settings/stop
Divert menu opens.
Always or No answerEnter number
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
・
For No answer , Tap Wait time and select ring time as
needed.
・
To cancel Call Forwarding, Tap Stop call forward
Yes .
Voicemail is set.
・
When a new message is recorded,appears. To play
messages, Tap Play voicemail in Voicemail/divert menu,
then follow voice guidance.
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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.
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Call Barring
Restrict outgoing/incoming calls and SMS messages.
・Call Barring requires Center Access Code (Call Barring
Password).
・Call Barring settings will be locked if incorrect Center
Access Code (Call Barring 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 Call Barring 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 (Call Barring 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
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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
these steps:
・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.
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Replying to S! Mail/SMS
In application sheet,(Mail)
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, Tap(receive) on Action Bar
・
Tapto select item to retrieve.
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Opening Received S! Mail/SMS
Opening S! Mail/SMS
To open received messages:
In application sheet,(Mail)
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.
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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.
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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.
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Opening Internet Mail
In application sheet,(Email)
Inbox opens.
Tap message
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 .
In application sheet,(Browser)
Message window opens.
Browser activates.
・Flick to scroll.
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Adding Bookmarks
In application sheet,(Browser)
Browser activates.
Open target webpageAdd bookmark
Opening Bookmarks
In application sheet,(Browser)
Browser activates.
Bookmark list
Messaging & Browser
Add bookmark window opens.
Check/edit label, URL, etc.OK
Current webpage is saved as a bookmark.
Bookmark window opens.
Tap bookmark
Corresponding webpage opens.
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Using History
In application sheet,(Browser)
Browser activates.
Bookmark list
Saving Webpages
In application sheet,(Browser)
Browser activates.
Open target webpageSave for offline reading
Current webpage is saved.
Opening New Tabs
Bookmark window opens.
HISTORY
History list appears.
Tap item (such as Today )Tap record
Corresponding webpage opens.
Open up to 16 webpages in different tabs to switch between
them easily.
In application sheet,(Browser)
Browser activates.
New tab
・
Frequently visited webpages are saved in Most visited .
Another tab opens.
・
When multiple tabs are open, TapTab list
to open another tab.
・
To switch tabs, TapTab list in Browser, then Tap
target tab.
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
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Messaging & Browser
Searching for Information
In Browser, Tap URL entry fieldEnter search text
GoTap link
Editing Bookmarks
In Browser,Bookmark listTouch & Hold
bookmarkEdit or move bookmarkEditOK
Deleting Bookmarks
In Browser,Bookmark listTouch & Hold
bookmarkDelete bookmarkYes
Searching within Current Webpage
In Browser,Find on pageEnter search text
Search results are highlighted.
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.
After receiving files, Drag Status Bar down for Notifications
Window
Tap Bluetooth® share notificationTap fileRegister
of dataAlways or Just once
Data is saved.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
・Messages received via Bluetooth® can be used 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.
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.
Setting whether to Allow Other Devices to
Detect Handset
In Bluetooth® menu, Tap handset name (default:
SBM206SH )
・Description below handset name changes to Visible
to all nearby Bluetooth devices, and handset will be
discoverable from other Bluetooth® devices for a period
of time set in Visibility timeout .
・Handset returns to non-discoverable state automatically
after a period of time set in Visibility timeout , and
will be hidden from unpaired devices.
Changing Handset Name that Appears on Other
Devices
In Bluetooth® menu,Rename phoneEnter
nameRename
・Pictograms are not supported.
Changing Discoverable Time
In Bluetooth® menu,Visibility timeoutTap
option
・
For Never time out , handset does not return to non-
discoverable state automatically.
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.)
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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.
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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
In application sheet,(Phone)
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) in application sheet again.
Mobile networks
Network operators
Use onscreen dialpad to enter numberCall
Roaming assistant appears.
・Do not add + before the number.
Japan number
Handset dials the number.
Global Services
Tap provider
Cellular provider is set.
・
Tap Choose automatically to set an appropriate cellular
provider automatically.
・
Tap Search networks to search for all available cellular
providers.
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Calling Landlines & Mobiles within
Current Country
In application sheet,(Phone)
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) in application sheet again.
Use onscreen dialpad to enter numberCall
Roaming assistant appears.
・Do not add + before the number.
Calling Countries aside from Japan
In application sheet,(Phone)
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) in application sheet 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 ().
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Settings
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