Sharp Xx mini User Guide

303SH User Guide

303SH User Guide Contents
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Introduction
Introduction.........................................................................3
Getting Started
Package Contents............................................................... 6
USIM Card Installation....................................................... 7
SD Card................................................................................ 8
Charging Handset..............................................................11
Power On/Off................................................................... 12
Touchscreen Operations...................................................13
Basic Operations
Basic Operations...............................................................16
Applications.......................................................................18
Handset Phone Number.................................................... 19
Mobile Manners................................................................. 19
Text Entry.........................................................................20
Google™ Accounts............................................................ 22
Google Play....................................................................... 24
Security Codes.................................................................. 26
USIM PIN............................................................................27
Screen Lock....................................................................... 28
Software Updates.............................................................29
Handset Interface
Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen) Basics...............................32
3-Line Home Basics.......................................................... 33
Status Bar......................................................................... 34
Notifications Window.......................................................35
Using Quick Launcher....................................................... 36
Using Mini-Applications & Mini-Widgets........................ 37
Customizing 3-Line Home................................................ 38
Phone
Calling................................................................................ 42
Optional Services..............................................................43
Address Book.................................................................... 48
Messaging & Browser
Messaging.......................................................................... 50
Sending S! Mail/SMS.........................................................50
Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS................................52
Opening Received S! Mail/SMS........................................ 54
Creating/Sending Gmail....................................................54
Opening Received Gmail................................................... 55
Using Internet Mail.......................................................... 56
Web Browsing (Browser).................................................. 58
Camera
Photo Camera....................................................................64
Video Camera.................................................................... 65
Music & Images
Music & Images.................................................................68
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Music Files (Music)........................................................... 68
Still Images & Video (Album)...........................................69
Connectivity
Wi-Fi...................................................................................72
Tethering Option.............................................................. 74
Bluetooth®........................................................................ 75
Global Services
Global Roaming................................................................. 80
Calling from Outside Japan.............................................81
Settings
About Settings..................................................................84
Sound Settings..................................................................85
Wallpaper & Display Settings..........................................87
Recent Apps Key Setting................................................. 88
Device Info........................................................................ 88
Add Account......................................................................89
Wi-Fi Settings...................................................................90
Home Applications Setting.............................................. 90
Storage Settings...............................................................91
Application Settings.........................................................91
Data Transfer................................................................... 92
Other Settings..................................................................94
Appendix
File Storage.....................................................................104
Backup & Import.............................................................104
Specifications..................................................................105
Customer Service............................................................106
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions.........................................................108
Important Product Information.....................................113
Handset & Hardware Care............................................. 114
General Notes................................................................. 116
FCC Notice...................................................................... 118
RF Exposure Information/Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Information..................................................................... 119
Water Resistance............................................................120

Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing SoftBank 303SH.
Before You Begin
・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.
Guide Usage Notes
・SoftBank 303SH is referred to as "handset" in this guide. ・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."
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Introduction
Screenshots & Key Labels
Screenshots and key labels are provided for reference only. Actual handset windows, menus, etc. may differ in appearance.
Accessing Functions Guide
In application sheet, (Guide)
・Guide usage information and confirmation for automatic
updates appear at initial startup. Follow onscreen prompts. Guide indicator appears on Status Bar by default. To hide Guide indicator:
In application sheet, (Guide) Indicator
off Back
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Getting Started

Package Contents............................................................... 6
USIM Card Installation....................................................... 7
SD Card................................................................................ 8
Charging Handset..............................................................11
Power On/Off................................................................... 12
Touchscreen Operations...................................................13
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Package Contents

Package Contents
・Handset (SoftBank 303SH)
・Battery is built into handset.
・Handset back cover is not removable. ・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 ・microSD Card (complimentary sample, preinstalled)

Parts & Functions

Handset Parts
Name Description
SD/USIM
Card Slot
Earpiece
Notification
Lamp
Strap
Eyelet
Mic
Headphone
Port
Proximity/
Light Sensor
Display
Internal
Camera
External
Device Port
Access USIM Card and SD Card.
Hear other party's voice through this.
Illuminates while charging or for notifications (missed calls, new messages, etc.).
Attach Straps here.
Talk to other party through this.
Connect Headphones with Mic (optional accessories) here.
Detects ambient light level and prevents Touchscreen misoperation during call.
Touch Display to select menu items, open functions, scroll pages, etc.
Shoot photos or videos.
Connect AC Charger or Micro USB Cable here.
Name Description
External
Camera
Mobile
Light
Infrared
Port
FeliCa Logo
Speaker
Shoot photos or videos.
Use as a camera flash, flashlight, etc.
Transfer files using Infrared.
Place over reader/writer to use NFC/ Osaifu-Keitai®.
Listen to music, video sounds, One Seg audio, etc.
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USIM Card Installation

USIM Card is an IC card containing customer and authentication information, including handset number.
Getting Started
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
Handset Keys
Name Description
Activate/cancel Screen lock. Long Press
(Power Key)
(Volume Down Key)
(Volume Up Key)
1 To turn off, Press . Alternatively, when Display is
active, Tap Display or Tap / to turn off Mobile
Light.
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.
・Do not pull USIM Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may
result. Gently pull it straight out from the edge.
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.
Close Card Slot Cover
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may allow ingress of liquid.
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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
・Do not pull USIM Tray forcefully or at an angle; damage may
result. Gently pull it straight out from the edge.

SD Card

Handset supports SD Card up to 64 GB. Some SD Cards may not operate properly.
Unmounting SD Card
In application sheet, (Settings)
Storage
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 allow ingress of liquid.
Unmount microSD OK
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.
Close 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)
Storage
Getting Started
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may allow ingress of liquid.
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.
Erase microSD
Erase SD card
Close Card Slot Cover
・Close Card Slot Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket
and base may allow ingress of liquid.
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SD Card Usage Notes
Enter Operation Password OK
・If Operation Password is unset, follow onscreen prompts.
Erase everything
All SD Card files will be deleted.
Complimentary Sample SD Card
Sample SD Card is preinstalled.
・Warranty does not cover sample SD Card.
SD Card Files
SD Card files may be lost/altered due to accidents, malfunctions, repairs, handset upgrade/replacement, mishandling, etc. Back up important files regularly. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for any damages resulting from loss/alteration of files.
・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.
SD Card Caution
Keep SD Card away from infants; may cause choking if swallowed.
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Charging Handset

Battery is built into handset. 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. Be sure to dry it before use.
AC Charger
Use AC Charger (SHCEJ1).
・Never charge handset while it is wet.
Insert Micro USB plug of AC Charger into External Device Port
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.
・Never charge handset while it is wet.
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 before inserting it.
Getting Started
・Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation; otherwise,
External Device Port may be damaged. Check contours and orientation of Micro USB plug before inserting it.
Extend blades and plug AC Charger into AC outlet
Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
・Check that Notification Lamp illuminates red (Notification
Lamp illuminates green when charge is almost full).
After charging, remove Micro USB plug from External Device Port, then unplug AC Charger and retract blades
Insert USB plug of Micro USB Cable into PC USB port
Notification Lamp goes out when charge is full.
・Check that Notification Lamp illuminates red (Notification
Lamp illuminates green when charge is almost full).
After charging, remove Micro USB Cable from handset and PC
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.
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Charging Cautions
Handling Cables
Do not pull, bend, or twist cable; may damage the cable.
USB Charging Caution
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 handset to approximately 40% at least once every 6
months; if left uncharged, handset may become unusable or
files/settings may be affected.
Bulges of Internal Battery

Power On/Off

Power On
Long Press until SoftBank logo appears
After Power On Graphics, Welcome sheet (lock screen)
appears.
Drag down
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.
Google™ & location window opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts. ・Google & location window may open even when handset is
not used.
Set Google's location service options
Initial setup menu opens.
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Power Off
(Long Press)
Power off

Touchscreen Operations

Touch Display to select menu items, open functions, scroll pages, etc.
Getting Started
Tap
Tap item or key to open or execute corresponding function/ operation.
Touch & Hold
OK
Handset shuts down.
Touch item for 1+ seconds to move icon, open menu, etc.
Drag
Drag item to move it.
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Flick
Flick to toggle sheets, pages, etc.
Pinch/Spread
Pinch or Spread to zoom in or out on images, maps, etc.

Basic Operations

Basic Operations...............................................................16
Applications.......................................................................18
Handset Phone Number.................................................... 19
Mobile Manners................................................................. 19
Text Entry.........................................................................20
Google™ Accounts............................................................ 22
Google Play....................................................................... 24
Security Codes.................................................................. 26
USIM PIN............................................................................27
Screen Lock....................................................................... 28
Software Updates.............................................................29
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Basic Operations

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. ・
To return to 3-Line Home, Tap at Display bottom.
Handset Navigation
Navigation Bar
Tap icons on Navigation Bar (Display bottom) for the following functions/operations.
Icon Description
(Back key)
(Close
key)
(Home
key)
(Menu
key)
(Recent
apps key)
Return to the previous screen.
Close keyboard.
Return to 3-Line Home.
Open Options menu.
Activate/exit Quick Launcher. (To open/ close recent applications window instead, change Recent apps key setting.) Touch & Hold to open/close Notifications Window.
Tap item, icon, key, etc. to open menu/window or execute corresponding function/operation.
To return to the previous screen, Tap .
Action Bar
Current menu/window title appears on Action Bar (Display top). On the right side of Action Bar, icons for functions frequently used in that menu/window appear.
When or is on Action Bar, Tap to turn
corresponding setting off or on.
When (check all) and (uncheck all) are on Action Bar,
Tap to select or cancel all items together at once.
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Menu Operations
Tap at Display bottom to open Options menu.
・In some windows, Drag down or Touch & Hold for menu.
Handset Settings
In application sheet, Tap (Settings) to customize settings.
Checkbox ( or ) appears beside some options. Tap to
enable ( ) or disable ( ) option.
Basic Operations
・Drag/Flick slider, spinner, etc. to adjust some settings. If
available, Tap or for additional settings.
Handset & Display Orientation
Rotate handset 90 degrees; Display orientation changes accordingly.
・Display orientation may not change in some windows.
Capturing Screenshots
Press and at the same time.
Open captured screenshots from Photo in Contents
Manager or other locations.
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Activating Applications that Support Assist Function
Touch Navigation Bar then Drag up (icon appears)
Drag to icon and release finger Tap application
Always or Just once
・Depending on icon, releasing finger may activate
corresponding application.

Applications

Activating Applications
In application sheet, Tap application
Application activates.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Exiting Applications
In any application, Tap repeatedly until 3-Line Home
returns. (Some applications may remain active.)
Obtaining Applications
Obtain applications from (Play Store).
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Handset Phone Number

My Phone Number
In application sheet, (Settings) Profile
Profile opens.
・Handset number appears in Own phone number field.

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 & Hold in Welcome sheet (lock screen)
or 3-Line Home.
Airplane Mode
Leaving power on, suspend signal-transmitting functions.
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 (e.g., )
Airplane Mode Caution
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 keyboard. To hide it, Tap .
・Text entry descriptions are for iWnn IME - SH edition.
Before reading on, switch input method from Google 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
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; switch
conversion options.
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
entry 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
Entering Letters
In 12-key Keyboard, to enter Keitai in Half Alphabet:
Check Half Alphabet mode is selected ( on Status Bar)
Basic Operations
(twice: K) (twice: e) (three times: i)
(once: t) (once: a) (three times: i)
Keyboard interface changes accordingly. Current entry mode
indicator, such as (Half Alphabet) or (Kanji), appears.
Keitai is entered.
To toggle case, type a letter and Tap .
・The first letter is capitalized automatically by default.
(Cancel auto capitalization as needed.)
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Flick Input
In 12-key Keyboard, Flick key for target character (instead of Tapping it repeatedly).
・Touch & Hold a key for guide; Flick toward target character
to enter.
Target
Character
P
Q
R
S
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Tap once.
Touch and Flick left.
Touch and Flick up.
Touch and Flick right.
Touch and Flick down.
Operation

Google™ Accounts

Create a Google Account to use Google services. A Google Account is required to fully use some services and applications/functions.
Creating a Google Account
In application sheet, (Settings) Add account
Google
・To enable/disable key preview and Flick input guide, in a
text entry window, Tap Display / Layout Key
input guide .
Add a Google Account appears.
New
Enter first name Next Enter last name
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Enter e-mail address
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Enter password Next Re-enter password
Tap entry field Enter shown characters (distorted)
Basic Operations
・If shown characters are unreadable, enter a character then
Tap ; other distorted characters appear.
Not now
Tap Choose a security question field Tap question
Tap Answer field Enter answer Next Enter e-
mail address
Not now Select whether to enable web history
Select whether to receive news and offers from Google
Play™
A Google Account is added.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts. ・
Even if Keep this device backed up with my Google
Account is selected, this backup function cannot be used.
To join Google+™, Tap Join Google+ . Follow
onscreen prompts.
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Signing in to a Google Account
If an application requires a Google Account, Add a Google Account appears. Sign in to use the application.
In Add a Google Account, Existing
Enter e-mail address Next Enter password

Google Play

Download applications via Google Play. Downloaded applications can be updated manually or automatically. Sign in to your Google Account beforehand.
Installing Free Applications
In application sheet, (Play Store)
Google Play opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Follow onscreen prompts
You are signed in to your Google Account.
Google Account Cautions
Google Account E-mail Address & Password
Do not forget your Google Account e-mail address and
password.
Google Account Operations & User Interface
Operations and user interface are subject to change due to
automatic application updates or other reasons.
Tap free application INSTALL ACCEPT
Application downloads and installs.
Purchasing Applications
In application sheet, (Play Store)
Google Play opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Tap paid application Tap price Follow onscreen
prompts
Application downloads and installs.
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Updating Installed Applications
In application sheet, (Play Store)
Google Play opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
My apps Tap application UPDATE
Follow onscreen prompts
Application downloads and installs.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
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 apps Tap application
REFUND
For details, Tap Help in Google Play, then refer
to Google Play Help.
Basic Operations
Uninstalling Applications
Applications installed via Google Play can be uninstalled.
In application sheet, (Play Store)
Google Play opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
My apps Tap application UNINSTALL
OK
Application uninstalls.
Enabling Automatic Updates
In Google Play, My apps Tap application
Auto-update ( )
・Automatic update is not available for some applications.
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 Operations & User Interface
Operations and user interface are subject to change due to automatic application updates or other reasons.
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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.
Setting Operation Password
Do not forget Operation Password; write it down if necessary.
In application sheet, (Settings) Other settings
Lock & Security
Operation password setting OK Enter Operation
Password OK
Re-enter Operation Password OK OK
Operation Password is set.
・To change Operation Password, refer to the steps above.
(In , enter current Operation Password to proceed.)
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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 settings Lock USIM card Enter 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).
Basic Operations
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 settings Change USIM PIN Enter
current PIN OK Enter new PIN OK Re-
enter new PIN OK
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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
When Display is active,
Display goes completely dark and Screen lock activates.
Canceling Screen Lock
Press to open Welcome sheet (lock screen).
In Welcome sheet (lock screen), Drag down
Screen Lock Caution
Do not forget pattern, Lock No. passcode or password set for canceling Screen lock (write it down if necessary). If you forget it, visit the nearest SoftBank Shop for recovery procedure. Note that your files and settings will be lost during the recovery process.
Screen lock is canceled.
・When Screen lock option other than Slide or None is
selected, follow onscreen prompts to cancel Screen lock.
Screen Lock Usage Notes
If Screen Lock Activates while Playing Music
Music continues to play. For operation, Press to open
Welcome sheet (lock screen) and use operation panel
(operations may vary depending on application).
If You Forget Pattern for Canceling Screen
Lock
When drawing a pattern to cancel Screen Lock with a
Google Account set up, Pattern reminder appears after
failing to cancel Screen Lock five consecutive times.
Tap Pattern reminder and sign in to the Google Account
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 settings Do
not update automatically or Update automatically
Changing Automatic Update Start Time
In Software update menu, Update time settings
Select time Set
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
Basic Operations
Software update menu opens.
Software update Execute Follow 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 disable handset.
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Handset Interface

Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen) Basics...............................32
3-Line Home Basics.......................................................... 33
Status Bar......................................................................... 34
Notifications Window.......................................................35
Using Quick Launcher....................................................... 36
Using Mini-Applications & Mini-Widgets........................ 37
Customizing 3-Line Home................................................ 38
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Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen) Basics
Welcome sheet (lock screen) appears at power on or
when is 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.
Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen) Layout
Wallpaper (and widget)
Drag down to cancel Screen lock; Tap for applications,
settings, etc.
Tap to show owner information.
Notifications of missed calls and new messages appear
here.
Date and time, weather, widget name, etc.
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Activating Applications
Activate applications from Welcome sheet (lock screen) as follows.
・Change assigned applications as needed.
In Welcome sheet (lock screen), Tap
Menu opens.
Tap application
1 Flick left/right to toggle view. 2 Set owner information beforehand. See "Lock & Security
Settings" for details.
Application activates.
Tap Video tutorial for a video tutorial (Japanese) on
functions.
Tap Welcome sheet setting to open menu for customizing
Welcome sheet (lock screen). Alternatively, Tap (Settings)
in application sheet Wallpaper & display Welcome
Sheet(lock screen) . See "Wallpaper & Display Settings" for
details.
Missed Call & New Message Notifications
Notifications--New missed call(s) and New mail(s)--appear 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 sheets.
Application Sheet Layout
Shortcut Sheet Layout
Toggle sheets.
Activate applications. (Flick up for hidden shortcuts;
Drag down for menu.)
Handset Interface
Toggle sheets.
Activate applications. (Flick up for hidden applications;
Drag down for menu.)
Widget Sheet Layout
Toggle sheets.
Use widgets. (Flick up for hidden widgets; Drag 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 and other information appear here.
(Status Indicators)
Notification Indicators
Notification Indicators appear on the left.
Indicator Description
Functions Guide Available (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
Unchecked Alarm
Event
Viewing One Seg
Recording One Seg
Application Installation Complete/Update Available
Text Entry Window (Choose Input Method)
Getting Location Information
Data Downloading
Bluetooth® File Reception Request
SD Card Unmounted
Reading SD Card
Connected via USB
Screenshot Captured
Screenshot Failed
More Notifications
Mobile Light On
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Status Indicators
Status Indicators appear on the right.
Indicator Description
Battery Strength
Charging
Signal Strength
No Signal (4G LTE/4G/3G)
4G LTE/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
Answer Phone Set
Answer Phone Set (Message Recorded)
Alarm Set
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai® Locked
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai® Locked (USIM Card
2
Only)
Kanji Mode
Half Alphabet Mode
Half Numeric Mode
Full Alphabet Mode
Full Numeric Mode
Character Code Mode

Notifications Window

Open notifications, check handset status or change various settings.
Opening Notifications Window
Drag Status Bar down
Handset Interface
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Notifications Window opens.
To close Notifications Window, Tap .
Notifications Window Layout
Setting keys
Show second and subsequent lines of Setting keys.
Notifications and active functions
Use corresponding functions.
Handset status
Open Settings.
Delete all notifications and close Notifications Window.
Close Notifications Window. (Flick up.)
1 Tap for corresponding settings.
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1 Corresponding indicator appears when handset is connected
to FDD-LTE (SoftBank 4G LTE) or AXGP (SoftBank 4G). Between these Networks, handset connects to SoftBank 4G whenever possible.
2 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 positioning.
Enable/disable Auto-rotate screen.
Set Display brightness.
Show second and subsequent lines of Setting keys.
Toggle Energy saving settings on/off.
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 Quick Launcher

Activate recently used applications as well as assigned applications, mini-applications and mini-widgets.
Opening Quick Launcher
Quick Launcher appears.
If Recent applications is set for Recent apps key ,
recent applications window opens instead. For details on
Recent apps key , see "Recent Apps Key Setting."
Quick Launcher 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, Rearrange Drag icon to
target location (done) on Action Bar
Icons cannot be moved to the area where Rearrange
appears in Notifications Window.
Activate recently used application.
Delete all history items for recently used applications.
Indicates application state. (Appears blue when
corresponding application is running.)
Show history items for recently used applications.
Show assigned shortcuts.
Show mini-applications and mini-widgets.
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Recent Applications Window Layout
Activate application that supports the assist function.
Shortcuts to applications
Delete all history items for recently used applications.
Activate recently used application.
Indicates application state. (Appears blue when
corresponding application is running.)
Quick Launcher/Recent Applications Operations
Using Mini-Applications & Mini­Widgets
Activating Mini-Applications/Mini­Widgets
While using applications, watch One Seg, play videos, open a map, etc. in mini-application window or mini-widget window.
・May be unavailable depending on current application window.
Handset Interface
Deleting Single Usage History Item
In Quick Launcher, History Flick item down
・In recent applications window, Flick item left/right. ・Corresponding application exits if running.
Adding Shortcuts to Quick Launcher
In Quick Launcher, Favorites Tap item (then
select option)
Changing Shortcuts in Recent Applications Window
In recent applications window, Touch & Hold shortcut
Select Application or Shortcut Tap item
(then select option)
・To reset shortcuts, Touch & Hold shortcut in recent
applications window To default Yes .
Deleting Shortcuts
In Quick Launcher, Favorites Touch & Hold shortcut
Peel off
・In recent applications window, Touch & Hold
shortcut Peel off Yes .
Quick Launcher appears.
Mini apps Tap mini-application or mini-widget
Mini-application window or mini-widget window opens.
・Follow onscreen prompts.
Rearranging Shortcuts in Quick Launcher
In Quick Launcher, Favorites Touch & Hold shortcut
Drag to target location
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Mini-Application Window/Mini-Widget Window Layout
If Operation Bar, indicators, etc. are hidden during playback, Tap mini-application window or mini-widget window to show them again.
・Window interface varies by application/widget.
Switch to/open standard application window1.
Application/widget name
Open menu.
Exit mini-application/mini-widget1.
Operation Bar
Drag to change size of mini-application window/mini-
widget window.

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
Menu opens.
Home settings
1 Icon may be hidden if mini-application window or mini-
widget window is reduced. In this case, use menu for corresponding operation.
Mini-Application/Mini-Widget Usage Note
While using a mini-application or mini-widget, videos may
not play properly in other applications.
Tap theme ( Standard , Color pop or Natural )
Adding Shortcuts
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Tap image, color, pattern, etc.
Theme and Wallpaper are set.
To select from images, Tap From list . Follow onscreen
prompts.
Tap Wallpaper to use image set in Wallpaper under
Wallpaper & display .
Moving Icons/Widgets
In 3-Line Home, Touch & Hold icon/widget
Add an application shortcut.
In shortcut sheet, (設定しよう)
Handset Interface
Setting
Drag to target location
Release to place icon/widget.
・To a folder: Drag icon to target folder.
Application Tap 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
Tap widget
Widget is added.
Removing Widgets/Shortcuts
In widget sheet or shortcut sheet, Touch & Hold widget or
shortcut Peel off

Phone

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Optional Services..............................................................43
Address Book.................................................................... 48
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Calling

See below to dial directly or answer calls. (Handset does not support Video Call.)
Placing Calls
In application sheet, (Phone) Dial
Call Window opens.
When missed call window opens, Tap . If 3-Line Home
returns, perform again.
To end the call, End call
Call ends.
・After calls to/from numbers not saved in Address Book,
save to Address Book confirmation appears. Follow onscreen prompts.
Answering Calls
When a call arrives, Drag Answer down
Use onscreen dialpad to enter number
・Include area code for landline numbers.
Call
Handset dials the number.
・Wait for other party to accept the call.
Call connects.
When Screen lock is canceled, Tap Answer .
To end the call, End call
Call ends.
・After calls to/from numbers not saved in Address Book,
save to Address Book confirmation appears. Follow onscreen prompts.
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Emergency Location Report
Using SoftBank 3G handset for emergency calls (110, 119 or
118) automatically reports handset location to corresponding agency (police, etc.).
・Location Report does not incur registration/transmission
fees.
・Location/signal conditions affect positioning accuracy.
Always provide location and call purpose.
・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
Service Description
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.
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Answer calls during a call.
Switch between open lines/connect
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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 and SMS are below missed call notification, Tap
to call back or send SMS.
・Drag notification down to open Incoming History.
Emergency Call Caution
Emergency calls cannot be placed when Airplane mode is
active. Long Press and 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 answer Enter number
Settings/stop
Divert menu opens.
Always or No answer Voicemail
For No answer , Tap Wait time and select ring time as
needed.
To cancel Voicemail, Tap Stop call forward Yes .
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 number Call
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;
Drag right 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 ID Hide 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.
・When attempting to place/send a call/SMS while calling is
restricted, a message appears. Message may take time to appear in some areas.
Restriction Description
All outgoing calls
Bar int'l call
Local & home only
Restrict all incomings
Bar if abroad Reject calls while outside Japan.
Restrict all outgoing 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 calls Tap 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:
In Call settings, Missed calls Settings Call
Follow voice guidance
Setting Handset Response to Missed Calls
In Call settings, Missed calls Sounds & alerts
Tap item Follow onscreen prompts
・Set Missed calls sound, Vibration pattern, Incoming calls
lamp and Ring duration.
Canceling All Outgoing Call Restrictions
In Call barring menu, Bar outgoing calls Stop all
outgoing calls Enter Center Access Code (Call Barring
Password) OK
Canceling All Incoming Call Restrictions
In Call barring menu, Bar incoming calls Stop all
incoming calls Enter Center Access Code (Call Barring
Password) OK
In Call barring menu, Reject call Number not sent ,
Payphone or Unavailable ( )
Phone
Restricting Outgoing Calls to Specified Numbers
In Call barring menu, Restrict destinations Enter
Operation Password OK Specified phone number
Switch on/off ( ) Call permitted list
<Empty> Enter number OK
Restricting Outgoing Calls to Numbers Saved in Address Book
In Call barring menu, Restrict destinations Enter
Operation Password OK Restrict address book
( )
Rejecting Calls from Specified Numbers
In Call barring menu, Reject call Specified numbers
Switch on/off ( ) Reject numbers list
<Empty> Enter number OK
Rejecting Calls from Numbers Not Saved in Address Book
In Call barring menu, Reject call Not registered
numbers ( )
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Address Book

Save phone numbers, e-mail addresses and other information (birthdays, nicknames, etc.). Set ringtones for each contact as needed.
Adding New Contacts
In application sheet, (Address Book)
Address Book opens.
Dialing from Address Book
In application sheet, (Address Book)
Address Book opens.
Tap tab Tap contact
(add) on Action Bar
Add contact window opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Tap item Complete entry
Contact opens.
・Contacts are sorted by the first character of last name
(Read last).
Handset dials the number. Wait for other party to accept
the call.
Save Yes
Contact is saved.
To end the call, End call
Call ends.
Address Book Caution
Contacts may be altered/lost if handset is left uncharged or due to accidents, malfunctions, repairs, handset upgrade/replacement, mishandling, etc. Back up important contacts and other data regularly. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for any damages resulting from loss/alteration of contacts.

Messaging & Browser

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Sending S! Mail/SMS.........................................................50
Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS................................52
Opening Received S! Mail/SMS........................................ 54
Creating/Sending Gmail....................................................54
Opening Received Gmail................................................... 55
Using Internet Mail.......................................................... 56
Web Browsing (Browser).................................................. 58
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Messaging

S! Mail
Exchange messages with S! Mail-compatible SoftBank handsets and e-mail compatible devices (other mobiles, PCs, etc.) beyond SMS character entry limit; attach media files.
SMS
Exchange short messages with mobiles using handset numbers as addresses.
Gmail
Gmail is Google's webmail service. Handset automatically syncs with Gmail.
Internet Mail
Use Internet Mail (POP3/IMAP4/Exchange) on handset.

Sending S! Mail/SMS

Wi-Fi Connection Setup
Send/receive S! Mail using Wi-Fi. When using Mail (S! Mail/ SMS) for the first time, complete Wi-Fi connection setup as follows.
・Descriptions for Mail (S! Mail/SMS) are given assuming that
Wi-Fi connection setup is complete.
In application sheet, (Mail)
Wi-Fi connection setting opens.
・Set up an Internet Mail account beforehand. ・Retrieving Internet Mail on handset syncs handset and mail
server; received messages are also accessible from PCs.
Set now
Wi-Fi connection setup starts.
OK
Wi-Fi connection setup is complete.
・After Wi-Fi connection setup is complete, Wi-Fi is used for
sending/receiving S! Mail. When Wi-Fi is not available, 4G LTE, 4G or 3G Network is used.
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To send S! Mail to a contact saved in Address Book:
In application sheet, (Mail)
Folder list appears.
Create
(Send) on Action Bar
S! Mail is sent.
・Handset saves failed S! Mail messages to Unsent Folder;
automatically attempts redelivery up to two times.
Messaging & Browser
S! Mail Composition window opens.
Address Book
Address Book opens.
Tap recipient OK
・For multiple numbers/addresses, Tap one after Tapping
recipient.
Tap Enter subject field Enter subject Next
Enter text
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Sending SMS
To send SMS from sent/received mail records:
In application sheet, (Mail)
Folder list appears.
Create SMS

Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS

Handset retrieves S! Mail/SMS messages automatically (set manual retrieval as needed).
Opening New S! Mail/SMS
When message arrives, handset responds with ringtone/
Vibration/Notification Lamp, and appears.
・In Welcome sheet (lock screen), notification appears. ・
Unread message count ( ) appears in (Mail) icon in
application sheet.
Drag New mail(s) notification down
SMS Composition window opens.
Send/Receive history
SEND HISTORY or RECEIVE HISTORY Tap recipient
Enter text (Send) on Action Bar
SMS is sent.
・Handset saves failed SMS messages to Unsent Folder;
automatically attempts redelivery up to two times.
Saving S! Mail/SMS 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
S! Mail/SMS Transmission Caution
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 Inbox Tap message
Message Retrieval Cautions
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 text (Send) on Action Bar
Message is sent.
Retrieving Complete Messages
In message window, Tap (receive) on Action Bar
Tap to 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.
Creating/Sending Gmail
In application sheet, (Gmail)
Inbox opens.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Message list appears.
・Flick left/right for message lists in other folders.
Tap message
Message window opens.
・Flick left/right to open other messages.
Mail Composition window opens.
Enter recipient, subject and text on Action Bar
Message is sent.
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Gmail Composition Operations
Adding Cc/Bcc Recipients
In Mail Composition window, Add Cc/Bcc
Add recipient
Attaching Images/Videos
In Mail Composition window, Attach picture or
Attach video Tap application Select file
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Saving without Sending
While creating message, Save draft
・Message is saved to Drafts.
Discarding Current Message
While creating message, Discard Discard
Gmail Caution

Opening Received Gmail

Gmail groups all related messages by subject. (Conversation View)
Opening New Gmail
When Gmail message arrives, appears.
Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window
Messaging & Browser
Tap message notification
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 message on
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, ringtone plays
and appears.
Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window
Notifications Window opens.
Messaging & Browser
Tap message notification
Mail Composition window opens.
Enter recipient, subject and text
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
By default, Quick toolbox guidance appears when activating Browser.
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 webpage Add 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 webpage Save for offline reading
Current webpage is saved.
Opening New Tabs
Bookmark window opens.
HISTORY
History list appears.
Tap item (e.g., 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, Tap Tab list
to open another tab.
To switch tabs, Tap Tab 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 list My SoftBank
Follow onscreen prompts
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Messaging & Browser
Searching for Information
In Browser, Tap URL entry field Enter search text
Go Tap link
Editing Bookmarks
In Browser, Bookmark list Touch & Hold
bookmark Edit or move bookmark Edit OK
Deleting Bookmarks
In Browser, Bookmark list Touch & Hold
bookmark Delete bookmark Yes
Searching within Current Webpage
In Browser, Find on page Enter search text
Search results are highlighted.
Opening Saved Webpages
In Browser, Bookmark list SAVED 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.
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Camera

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Video Camera.................................................................... 65
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Photo Camera

Capturing Photos
Capture JPEG images.
・Captured photos are saved to SD Card. ・To capture photos with a blurred background quickly,
capture close-ups with Macro set.
In application sheet, (Camera)
Photo Viewfinder appears.
Photo Viewfinder Operations
Adjusting Brightness
Drag up/down for Brightness Scale
Adjusting Zoom
Drag left/right or Pinch/Spread for Zoom Slider
Locking Focus
Tap subject for focus lock
・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
Album activates ( appears) and file view window
opens.
Aim External Camera at subject
・For people, focus automatically locks on detected face.
Shutter sound plays; photo is saved to SD Card.
Using Internal Camera
Use Internal Camera to capture self or others with Lens on Display side.
Tap to toggle Internal/External Camera.
・Some functions/settings are not available for Internal
Camera.
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.
Mobile Light Warning
Do not shine Mobile Light in eyes; may affect eyesight or cause other problems.
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Video Camera

Recording Videos
Record H.264/AAC videos.
・Recorded videos are saved to SD Card.
In application sheet, (Camera)
Photo Viewfinder appears.
Video Viewfinder Operations
Adjusting Brightness
Drag up/down for Brightness Scale
Adjusting Zoom
Drag left/right or Pinch/Spread for Zoom Slider
Opening Recorded Video
Tap preview thumbnail
Album activates ( appears) and file view window
opens.
Using Internal Camera
Use Internal Camera to record self or others with Lens on Display side.
Tap to toggle Internal/External Camera.
・Some functions/settings are not available for Internal
Camera.
Camera
Video Viewfinder appears.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Aim External Camera at subject to start recording
Tone sounds and recording starts.
to stop recording
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.
Continuous Recording Time
Recording capacity is 2 GB per file (recording stops when exceeded). To continue recording, start another session.
Mobile Light Warning
Do not shine Mobile Light in eyes; may affect eyesight or cause other problems.
Tone sounds and recording stops; video is saved to SD Card.
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Music & Images

Music & Images.................................................................68
Music Files (Music)........................................................... 68
Still Images & Video (Album)...........................................69
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Music & Images

Main Applications
Application Description
Music Play music files saved to SD Card.
Photos and videos shot on handset
Album
or downloaded images are sorted into PORTRAIT, EVENT and MAP tabs.
Music Files (Music)
Playing Music Files
Supported file formats:
・3GPP, 3GPP2, MP4, MP3, AMR, WMA (except WMDRM
content), ASF (except WMDRM content), OGG Vorbis, WAVE, MIDI, XMF, RTTTL/RTX, OTA, iMelody, ADTS raw AAC, FLAC
In application sheet, (Music)
Library opens.
appears for the last played song in song list.
Tap category (e.g., Albums )
Tap item Tap song
Song plays.
In Songs , Tap song directly.
・After Tapping an item, you may need to Tap another item
(e.g., album name) depending on category.
・Flick left/right to toggle categories.
Still Images & Video (Album)
Photos and videos shot on handset or downloaded images are sorted into PORTRAIT, EVENT and MAP tabs.
Opening/Playing Files
View still images and videos saved to SD Card. See below for supported file formats.
Image File Format
Still Image JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WBMP, WebP
3GPP, 3GPP2, MP4, WMV (except WMDRM
Video
In application sheet, (Album)
content), ASF (except WMDRM content), WebM, Matroska, MPEG2-TS
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File list appears.
Tap ALL , PORTRAIT , EVENT or MAP to open files
by category.
・Flick left/right in file list or folder list to toggle
categories.
When activating Album for the first time, ALL file list
appears. Album activates in the last-used state thereafter
(file list or folder list appears). ・Flick up/down for hidden files. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Tap file
Music & Images
File (file view window) opens.
For video playback, Tap , then follow onscreen prompts.
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Connectivity

Wi-Fi...................................................................................72
Tethering Option.............................................................. 74
Bluetooth®........................................................................ 75
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Wi-Fi

Use household Wi-Fi networks, etc. to connect to the Internet.
Enabling Wi-Fi
In application sheet, (Settings) Wi-Fi settings
Wi-Fi settings opens.
on Action Bar
Connecting Selected Access Points
Enable handset Wi-Fi first.
In application sheet, (Settings) Wi-Fi settings
Wi-Fi settings opens.
Tap access point
Wi-Fi is enabled ( ).
・Access point search starts; available access points appear
upon completion.
Tap to disable Wi-Fi ( ).
Enter password Connect
Handset connects to selected access point.
・Password (indicated by WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.) may be found
on a label on your Wi-Fi router. For details, contact the vendor of the router. For public wireless LAN services, check the password with your ISP.
・Omit password entry for unprotected access points.
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Disconnecting Wi-Fi
In application sheet, (Settings) Wi-Fi settings
Wi-Fi settings opens.
Tap connected access point Forget
Using Wi-Fi Direct
Use Wi-Fi Direct to establish a Wi-Fi connection with other Wi-Fi Direct compatible devices with no need for an access point or Internet connection.
・Enable handset Wi-Fi first.
In application sheet, (Settings) Wi-Fi settings
Wi-Fi settings opens.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi is disconnected.
・Password entry may be required to reconnect to access
point.
Found Wi-Fi Direct compatible devices appear in Peer
devices field.
If target device does not appear, Tap SEARCH FOR
DEVICES to try searching again.
Tap target device Follow onscreen prompts for
authentication
Tapped device is connected.
・A connection request will be canceled if not accepted within
a certain period of time.
To disconnect devices, Tap one then Tap OK .
Automatic Updates for Optimizing Wi­Fi Connection
Connectivity
While using Wi-Fi, updates for optimizing connection may be received or applied automatically.
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Wi-Fi Operations
Connecting Access Points Manually
In Wi-Fi settings, ADD NETWORK Enter Network
SSID Done Tap Security field Tap security
protocol Save
Available when Wi-Fi settings is enabled.
・Selected security protocol may require other fields to be
completed.
Connecting Using AOSS
In Wi-Fi settings, EASY SETTINGS AOSS Follow
onscreen prompts
Enabling/Disabling Available Network Notifications
In Wi-Fi settings, Advanced Network
notification
Available when Wi-Fi settings is enabled.
Tap Network notification to toggle on ( )/off ( ).

Tethering Option

About Tethering Option
Use handset like a Wi-Fi router to access the Internet from a PC or game device.
・Requires separate subscription. ・Use after checking that handset is updated to the latest
software.
Starting Up Tethering Option
In application sheet, (Tethering)
Selecting a Wi-Fi Sleep Option
In Wi-Fi settings, Advanced Wi-Fi sleep
policy Tap option
Setting Wi-Fi Frequency Band
In Wi-Fi settings, Advanced Wi-Fi frequency
band Auto , 5 GHz only or 2.4 GHz only
Connecting Using WPS
In Wi-Fi settings, EASY SETTINGS WPS Push
Button Follow onscreen prompts
Available when Wi-Fi settings is enabled.
To connect using the PIN method, Tap EASY SETTINGS
in Wi-Fi settings, Tap WPS Pin Entry , then follow
onscreen prompts.
Dismissing Access Points
In Wi-Fi settings, Touch & Hold access point Forget
network Yes
Tethering window appears.
・When Terms of Agreement appear, follow onscreen prompts.
Troubleshooting
Q. Cannot detect access points
A. There may be multiple access points using neighboring
channels. In this instance, handset may not detect access points correctly.
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Opening Tethering Option Help (Japanese)
In application sheet, (Tethering)
Tethering window appears.
Help
Bluetooth
Connect handset to other Bluetooth® devices for wireless connectivity.
®
Bluetooth® Functions
Function Description
Sound output Listen to music, audio, etc. wirelessly.
Handsfree conversation
File transfer
Enabling Bluetooth
In application sheet, (Settings) Other settings
Use Bluetooth® devices (e.g., headsets) for handsfree conversations.
Transfer files between handset and Bluetooth® devices.
®
Help window appears.
Follow onscreen prompts
A description of each item appears.
Wi-Fi Connection
After enabling Wi-Fi connection ( ), it will be
automatically disabled ( ) when no connection is made to
handset for a certain period of time.
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® menu opens.
on Action Bar
Bluetooth® is enabled ( ).
Tap to disable Bluetooth® ( ).
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Pairing with Other Bluetooth® Devices
Pair nearby Bluetooth® devices with handset to transfer files, for handsfree conversations, or to listen to music.
・Enable Bluetooth® on handset and set target devices to be
discoverable first.
In application sheet, (Settings) Other settings
Bluetooth
Connecting Paired Bluetooth® Devices
In application sheet, (Settings) Other settings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® menu opens; found Bluetooth® devices appear
in Available devices field.
If target device does not appear, Tap SEARCH FOR
DEVICES to try searching again.
Tap target device Follow onscreen prompts for
authentication
Pairing completes; handset connects to some devices (e.g.,
handsfree devices) automatically.
・Authentication procedure varies by device. Passkey entry
may be required.
・Passkey is a 1 to 16-digit alphanumeric code required for
authentication between handset and other devices.
・Paired devices appear in Paired devices field.
Bluetooth® menu opens.
・Paired Bluetooth® devices appear in Paired devices field.
Tap target device
Tapped device is connected.
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Sending Files (e.g., Address Book)
In application sheet, (Address Book)
Address Book opens.
Tap tab Tap contact
Receiving Files (e.g., Address Book)
When file reception request arrives, appears. To receive
files:
Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window
Tap Bluetooth® share notification Accept
Contact opens.
・Contacts are sorted by the first character of last name
(Read last).
(send) on Action Bar Send by Bluetooth
Yes Tap device
File is sent.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Connectivity
After file reception, Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window
Tap Bluetooth® share notification Tap file Register
of data Always 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.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
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Bluetooth® Connection Operations
Renaming Paired Devices
In Bluetooth® menu, for target device Rename
Enter name OK
・Renaming may not be possible if a pictogram is used.
Unpairing Devices
In Bluetooth® menu, for target device Unpair
Connecting to Bluetooth® Devices by Service
In Bluetooth® menu, for target device Tap item
・Available when handset is paired with compatible devices.
Disconnecting Devices (e.g., Handsfree Devices)
In Bluetooth® menu, Tap device OK
Setting whether to Allow Other Devices to Detect Handset
Bluetooth® Usage Cautions
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.
In Bluetooth® menu, Tap handset name (default:
SBM303SH )
・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.
Renaming Handset Name that Appears on Other Devices
In Bluetooth® menu, Rename phone Enter
name Rename
・Renaming may not be possible if a pictogram is used.
Changing Timeout Duration
In Bluetooth® menu, Visibility timeout Tap
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 Services

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Calling from Outside Japan.............................................81
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Global Roaming

Handset is Global Roaming Service eligible. Use the same handset number outside Japan.
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 settings Network settings
Tap provider
Cellular provider is set.
・To set an appropriate cellular provider automatically, Tap
Choose automatically .
To search for all available cellular providers, Tap Search
networks .
Mobile networks
Network operators
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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) Dial
Call Window opens.
When missed call window opens, Tap . If 3-Line Home
returns, perform again.
Calling Landlines & Mobiles within Current Country
In application sheet, (Phone) Dial
Call Window opens.
When missed call window opens, Tap . If 3-Line Home
returns, perform again.
Use onscreen dialpad to enter number Call
Roaming assistant appears.
・Do not add + before the number.
Use onscreen dialpad to enter number Call
Roaming assistant appears.
・Do not add + before the number.
Japan number
Handset dials the number.
Stay country number
Global Services
Handset dials the number.
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Calling Countries aside from Japan
In application sheet, (Phone) Dial
Call Window opens.
When missed call window opens, Tap . If 3-Line Home
returns, perform again.
Use onscreen dialpad to enter number Call
Roaming assistant appears.
・Do not add + before the number.
International Call Operations
Changing Country Codes
In application sheet, (Settings) Call Int'l call
settings User list Tap country code Change
by list Tap country code Register
Tap Entry direct to enter country name and code
directly.
Deleting Country Codes
In application sheet, (Settings) Call Int'l call
settings User list Tap country code Delete
from list
Enabling/Disabling Abroad Assistant
In application sheet, (Settings) Call Int'l call
settings Abroad assistant
Tap Abroad assistant to toggle Enable ( ) and
Disable ( ).
Other country number
Country code list appears.
Tap country code
Handset dials the number.
When calling SoftBank handsets, always Tap 日本(JPN) .

Settings

About Settings..................................................................84
Sound Settings..................................................................85
Wallpaper & Display Settings..........................................87
Recent Apps Key Setting................................................. 88
Device Info........................................................................ 88
Add Account......................................................................89
Wi-Fi Settings...................................................................90
Home Applications Setting.............................................. 90
Storage Settings...............................................................91
Application Settings.........................................................91
Data Transfer................................................................... 92
Other Settings..................................................................94
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About Settings

Set each item
About Settings
In application sheet, Tap (Settings) to customize the
following settings.
Item Description
Profile
Sound Set ringtone, confirmation tones, etc.
Wallpaper & display
Energy saving
Recent apps key
Device info Check handset status.
Add account
Wi-Fi settings Enable Wi-Fi connection.
Wi-Fi spot settings
Call Set call options.
Mail settings Set Mail options.
Browser settings
Guide Show/hide Guide indicator.
Home applications
Data usage Check data usage and set limit.
Storage
Application
Data transfer
Other settings
Check handset number, e-mail address, etc.
Set Wallpaper, Display brightness, etc.
Adjust corresponding settings together at once to save battery power, or check battery status.
Change function to execute when Tapping Recent apps key.
Create/add accounts; sync them as needed.
Make SoftBank Wi-Fi spot settings.
Set Browser options.
Switch Home application.
Check handset/SD Card memory status, mount SD Card and erase SD Card files.
Check installed applications and running applications.
Import files from other mobiles using SD Card or Bluetooth®, or back up handset files to SD Card.
Set operation of other functions.
Setting is complete.
In application sheet, (Settings)
Settings opens.
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Sound Settings

Sound Settings
Item Description
Mode settings Set Silent mode.
Volume Adjust volume levels.
For Incoming call
For new message
For notification
Alarm Set volume and other options for Alarm.
Timer Set sound and other options for Timer.
Haptic feedback
Audible touch tones
Dial pad touch tones
Screen lock sounds
Set ringtone and other options for incoming calls.
Set ringtone and other options for incoming messages.
Set sound and other options for notifications.
Enable Vibration when Tapping dialpad, keys, etc.
Enable confirmation tones when Tapping a menu.
Enable/disable dialpad tones.
Enable tone when locking/unlocking Touchscreen.
Sound Operations
Set Silent Mode
In Sound menu, Mode settings Tap option
・Camera shutter sound, video recording tones, music,
video/game sounds, etc. still play even in Silent mode.
Set Handset Volume
In Sound menu, Volume Drag each slider to adjust
Volume OK
・Sound plays at set Volume when releasing finger.
Set Ringtone for Incoming Calls
In Sound menu, For Incoming call Melody Tap
option ( Media Storage , Sound/Ringtone , etc.)
Always or Just once Tap tone/file OK
・Sound plays when Tapping a tone/file.
Enable/Disable Vibration for Incoming Calls
In Sound menu, For Incoming call Vibration
ON or OFF
In application sheet, (Settings)
Sound
Sound menu opens.
Set Vibration Pattern for Incoming Calls
In Sound menu, For Incoming call Vibrator pattern
Tap pattern OK
・Handset vibrates when Tapping a pattern.
Set Notification Lamp Illumination for Incoming Calls
In Sound menu, For Incoming call Incoming lamp
Blinking pattern or Blinking color Tap item
OK
・Notification Lamp flashes when Tapping an item.
Set Ringtone for Incoming Messages
In Sound menu, For new message Melody
Select melody Tap option ( Media Storage ,
Sound/Ringtone , etc.) Always or Just once
Tap tone/file OK
・Sound plays when Tapping a tone/file. ・
To disable ringtone, Tap OFF instead of Select
melody .
Settings
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Set Vibration Pattern for Incoming Messages
In Sound menu, For new message Vibrator Tap
pattern OK
・Handset vibrates when Tapping a pattern.
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Set Notification Lamp Illumination for Incoming Messages
In Sound menu, For new message Reception lamp
Blinking pattern or Blinking color Tap item
OK
・Notification Lamp flashes when Tapping an item.
Set Ringtone Duration for Incoming Messages
In Sound menu, For new message Ring duration
Ring time setting Select time OK
For Ring single song , selected tone/file plays to the
end.
Set Ringtone for Notifications
In Sound menu, For notification Notification
sounds Tap option ( Media Storage , Sound/
Ringtone , etc.) Always or Just once Tap
tone/file OK
・Sound plays when Tapping a tone/file.
Enable/Disable Dialpad Tones
In Sound menu, Dial pad touch tones
Tap Dial pad touch tones to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Disable Dial pad touch tones to save battery power.
Enable Tone when Locking/Unlocking Touchscreen
In Sound menu, Screen lock sounds
Tap Screen lock sounds to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Disable Screen lock sounds to save battery power.
Enable/Disable Notification Lamp for Notifications
In Sound menu, For notification Pulse notification
light
Tap Pulse notification light to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
Disable Pulse notification light to save battery power.
Set Ringtone Duration for Notifications
In Sound menu, For notification Ring duration
Ring time setting Select time OK
For Ring single song , selected tone/file plays to the
end.
Enable Vibration when Tapping Dialpad, Keys, Etc.
In Sound menu, Haptic feedback
Tap Haptic feedback to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Disable Haptic feedback to save battery power.
Enable Confirmation Tones when Tapping a Menu
In Sound menu, Audible touch tones
Tap Audible touch tones to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Disable Audible touch tones to save battery power.

Wallpaper & Display Settings

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Set each item
Wallpaper & Display Settings
Item Description
Wallpaper
Welcome Sheet(lock screen)
Screen edge effect
Brightness Set Display brightness.
Screen timeout
Quality mode
Auto-rotate screen
Screen on/off with motion
Font Settings Set font size and font type.
VeilView Prevent peeking.
Daydream
Display left percents of Battery
In application sheet, (Settings)
Set Wallpaper for SH HOME (Home application).
Set Wallpaper and other options for Welcome sheet (lock screen).
Set effect that appears on Display edges when Display turns on.
Set a period of inactivity after which Display turns off automatically.
Select a mode (combination of Display color tone and brightness).
Set whether to rotate Display with handset orientation automatically.
Set Display to turn on/off according to handset movement or operation.
Set screensaver to activate when Display turns off while charging.
Set whether to show battery strength in percent.
Setting is complete.
Wallpaper & Display Operations
Set Preloaded Image as Wallpaper
Change Wallpaper for SH Home (Home application).
In Wallpaper & display menu, Wallpaper OK
Live Wallpapers or Wallpaper gallery Always
or Just once Select image Set wallpaper or
Set to wallpaper
・For some images, additional settings are available. Follow
onscreen prompts.
Set Still Image as Wallpaper for Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen)
In Wallpaper & display menu, Welcome Sheet(lock
screen) Welcome Sheet wallpaper Tap in
Image field Tap page (e.g., Page 1 ) Tap option
(e.g., Contents manager ) Follow onscreen prompts
To remove Wallpaper, Tap To cancel the setting when
Tapping an option.
Set a Period of Inactivity after which Display Turns Off
In Wallpaper & display menu, Screen timeout Tap
time
・Set a shorter time to save battery power.
Settings
Wallpaper & display
Wallpaper & display menu opens.
Set whether to Keep Display Turned On while Hand-Holding Handset
In Wallpaper & display menu, Screen on/off with motion
Bright Keep ON (Notify) , ON (Not notify)
or OFF
For ON (Notify) , appears indicating Bright Keep is
enabled.
For ON (Notify) and ON (Not notify) , regardless of
Screen timeout setting, Display turns off shortly after
placing handset horizontally.
・Hand-held state is determined based on handset angle
and Proximity/Light Sensor responses; may not be determined correctly depending on usage status.
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Recent Apps Key Setting

Recent Apps Key Setting
In application sheet, (Settings)
Recent apps key

Device Info

Device Info
Check handset status.
In application sheet, (Settings)
Device info
Quick Launcher or Recent applications
Setting is complete.
Device info menu opens.
・For details on Software update, see "Software Updates."
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Device Info Operations
Make Developer Options Available
In Device info menu, Tap Build number seven times
・To access developer options, open Settings, then Tap
Other settings Developer options .
Check Handset Status (Battery Status, Handset Number, Etc.)
In Device info menu, Status
Tap Battery status to check battery performance.
Tap IMEI to view barcode with IMEI number.
Diagnose Handset
In Device info menu, Self check Start checking
Tap item(s)( ) Next Next Start
diagnosis Follow onscreen prompts
To select ( ) or cancel ( ) all items together at
once, in Select to diagnosis window, Tap (check all)
or (uncheck all) on Action Bar.

Add Account

Add Account
Create/add accounts; sync them as needed.
In application sheet, (Settings)
Add account
Reboot Handset in Safe Mode
In Device info menu, Self check Reboot with safe
mode OK
・Handset reboots in the near-default state. ・
To exit safe mode, Tap Self check in Device info
menu Reboot to cancel safe mode OK .
Check Handset Diagnosis Records
In Device info menu, Self check Tap diagnosis
record Follow onscreen prompts
Calibrate Touchscreen
Calibrate Touchscreen to improve response. Hold handset normally during calibration.
In Device info menu, Adjust touch panel Follow
onscreen prompts
Calibrate Motion & Electromagnetic Sensors
In Device info menu, Adjust sensitivity of sensor
OK Follow onscreen prompts (tone sounds when
calibration completes) OK
Tap account type Follow onscreen prompts
An account is added.
Settings
Select Applications to Sync by Account
In application sheet, (Settings) Tap account type
Tap account Tap sync option(s) ( )
Check Legal Information, Authentication, & Technical Regulations Conformity Certification
In Device info menu, Legal information ,
Authentication or Technical Regulations Conformity
Certification
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Wi-Fi Settings

Wi-Fi Settings
In application sheet, (Settings)
Wi-Fi settings

Home Applications Setting

Home Applications Setting
Set Home application.
In application sheet, (Settings)
Home applications
Wi-Fi settings opens.
on Action Bar
Wi-Fi is enabled ( ).
・Access point search starts; available access points appear
upon completion.
Tap to disable Wi-Fi ( ).
Tap access point Enter password Connect
Handset connects to selected access point.
Home applications menu opens.
Tap Home application
Setting is complete.
・Password (indicated by WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.) may be found
on a label on your Wi-Fi router. For details, contact the vendor of the router. For public wireless LAN services, check
the password with your ISP. ・Omit password entry for unprotected access points. ・See "Wi-Fi" for more about Wi-Fi settings and operations.
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Storage Settings

Storage Settings
Item Description
Total space
Available
Mount microSD
Unmount microSD
Erase microSD
Preferred install location
microSD backup
Check total space in handset memory and SD Card.
Check free space in handset memory and SD Card.
Mount SD Card. See "Unmounting SD Card" for details.
Unmount SD Card to remove it safely. See "Unmounting SD Card" for details.
Format SD Card. See "Formatting SD Card" for details.
Set install location for applications.
Back up files to SD Card.
For details on Backup and Restore ,
see "Data Transfer."

Application Settings

Application Settings
Check installed applications and running applications.
In application sheet, (Settings)
Application
In application sheet, (Settings)
Storage
Storage menu opens.
Application menu opens.
Tap DOWNLOADED , ON SD CARD , RUNNING or ALL
to show applications by category.
・Flick application list left/right to toggle categories.
Tap application
Application information appears.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Settings
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Set Install Location for Applications
In Storage menu, Preferred install location Tap item
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Data Transfer

Import files from other mobiles using SD Card or Bluetooth®, or back up handset files to SD Card.
Restoring Backup Files from SD Card
In application sheet, (Settings)
Data transfer
Tap item Tap backup file Add registration or
Delete and register
To select ( ) or cancel ( ) all available items together
at once, in Restore item list, Tap (check all) or
(uncheck all) on Action Bar.
Yes
Restore starts.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Complete
Data transfer window opens.
Tap Function information for a tutorial (Japanese) on
functions.
Data import Import
・If SD Card is not inserted or there is no backup file on
inserted SD Card, Select device to import from window
opens. Follow onscreen prompts.
Restore is complete.
Backing up Files to SD Card
In application sheet, (Settings)
Data transfer
Tap item(s)
To select ( ) or cancel ( ) all available items together
at once, in Backup item list, Tap (check all) or
(uncheck all) on Action Bar.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Save Yes
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Data transfer window opens.
Tap Function information for a tutorial (Japanese) on
functions.
Save data to microSD
Enter Operation Password OK
Backup starts.
Complete
Backup is complete.
Settings
Backup Caution
Backup requires 11 MB of free space in handset memory. Backup stops if Battery runs low. Check battery charge beforehand.
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Other Settings

Other Settings
Item Description
Location services
Bluetooth Set Bluetooth® connections.
Network settings
Lock & Security
Secrecy settings
Contacts data access monitor
Language & input
Date & time Set functions for date and time.
Accessibility Set functions for text-to-speech, etc.
Initial setting Perform initial setup manually.
Reset all Delete all handset memory files.
Enable location information.
Set Airplane mode, mobile network, etc.
Set Screen lock, Operation Password, etc.
Hide contacts, messaging folders, etc.
Control access of applications to Address Book.
Set functions for language and text entry.
Bluetooth® Settings
In application sheet, (Settings)
Other settings
Other settings opens.
In application sheet, (Settings)
Other settings
Other settings opens.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
・For details on each item, see "Bluetooth®."
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Network Settings
Item Description
Airplane mode
NFC/Osaifu­Keitai settings
Wireless output (Miracast)
Home network settings
VPN settings Set virtual private networks (VPNs).
Mobile networks
Leaving power on, suspend signal­transmitting functions.
Set functioning of NFC/Osaifu-Keitai®.
Set wireless output.
Share media files with other devices over a home network.
Set Network options.
For details on Network operators , see
"Global Roaming."
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Set each item
Setting is complete.
In application sheet, (Settings)
Other settings
Other settings opens.
Settings
Network settings
Network settings opens.
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Network Settings Operations
Enable/Disable Signal-Transmitting Functions
In Network settings, Airplane mode
Tap Airplane mode to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Add Access Points
In Network settings, Mobile networks Access Point
Names New APN Tap item Set
Save
Enable/Disable Sharing of SD Card Media Files on DLNA Devices
In Network settings, Home network settings Home
network server
Set up Wi-Fi for home NW server beforehand.
Tap Home network server to toggle on ( )/off
( ).
・See TV user guide to learn how to connect handset to
DLNA-compatible TV.
Set up a Network (Wi-Fi Access Point) for DLNA Service
In Network settings, Home network settings Wi-Fi
for home NW server Tap access point
Available when Home network server is disabled.
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Save Handset Name that Appears on DLNA Devices
In Network settings, Home network settings Home
network server name Tap server name field Enter
name OK
Available when Home network server is disabled.
Delete Added Access Points
In Network settings, Mobile networks Access Point
Names Reset to default
Select whether to Use 4G LTE & 4G Networks
In Network settings, Mobile networks Use 4G
Tap Use 4G to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Add Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
In Network settings, VPN settings on Action
Bar Set Save
・Set up pattern, Lock No. passcode or password for Screen
lock beforehand.
・Tap an added VPN to connect/disconnect it. Touch & Hold
to edit/delete it.
Enable/Disable Mobile Data Transmissions
In Network settings, Mobile networks Data
transmission
Tap Data transmission to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
Enable/Disable Data Roaming
In Network settings, Mobile networks Data
roaming
Tap Data roaming to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Lock & Security Settings
Item Description
Operation password setting
Screen lock Set Screen lock option.
NFC screen­unlock settings
Owner info
USIM card lock settings
Visible passwords
Device administrator
Unknown sources
Verify apps
Use secure credentials
Install from microSD
Clear credentials
Set Operation Password to use or change some functions. See "Setting Operation Password" for details.
Use IC Card (NFC) as an option to cancel Screen lock.
Show owner information in Welcome sheet (lock screen).
Set whether to require PIN entry when powering on. See "USIM PIN" for details.
Show/hide passwords as you type.
Enable/disable device management options.
Enable/disable installation of non-Google Play applications.
When installing a malicious application, show a warning or prevent its installation.
Control access of applications to secure certificates and other authentication information.
Install encrypted authentication information from SD Card.
Delete all authentication information and reset password for authentication information storage.
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Lock & Security
Lock & Security menu opens.
Set each item
Setting is complete.
Settings
In application sheet, (Settings)
Other settings
Other settings opens.
SoftBank 303SH
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Lock & Security Operations
Disable Screen Lock
Require Password Entry for Canceling Screen Lock
In Lock & Security menu, Screen lock None
When an option other than None or Slide is selected,
after Tapping Screen lock , cancel Screen lock to
proceed.
Require Dragging for Canceling Screen Lock
In Lock & Security menu, Screen lock Slide
When an option other than None or Slide is selected,
after Tapping Screen lock , cancel Screen lock to
proceed.
Require Face Recognition for Canceling Screen Lock
In Lock & Security menu, Screen lock Face Unlock
Read message Set it up Continue
Align face with guide Face captured. appears
Continue Tap secondary unlock option (in case of
face recognition failure) Set pattern or passcode
OK
When an option other than None or Slide is selected,
after Tapping Screen lock , cancel Screen lock to
proceed.
In Lock & Security menu, Screen lock Password
Enter password Continue Re-enter password
OK
When an option other than None or Slide is selected,
after Tapping Screen lock , cancel Screen lock to
proceed.
Set whether to Show Owner Information in Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen)
In Lock & Security menu, Owner info Show owner
info on lock screen
Tap Show owner info on lock screen to toggle on
( )/off ( ).
After enabling Show owner info on lock screen , enter
owner information.
To show owner information, Tap in Welcome sheet
(lock screen). (Tap to hide it.)
Enable/Disable Installation of Non-Google Play Applications
In Lock & Security menu, Unknown sources
Tap Unknown sources to toggle on ( )/off ( ).
・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
Require Pattern Drawing for Canceling Screen Lock
In Lock & Security menu, Screen lock Pattern
Draw pattern Continue Draw pattern again
Confirm
When an option other than None or Slide is selected,
after Tapping Screen lock , cancel Screen lock to
proceed.
If a Google Account has been set up, Pattern reminder
appears after failing to cancel Screen Lock five
consecutive times. Tap Pattern reminder and sign in to
the Google Account to cancel Screen Lock.
Require Passcode Entry for Canceling Screen Lock
In Lock & Security menu, Screen lock Lock No.
Enter passcode Continue Re-enter passcode
OK
When an option other than None or Slide is selected,
after Tapping Screen lock , cancel Screen lock to
proceed.
Screen Lock Caution
Do not forget pattern, Lock No. passcode or password set for canceling Screen lock (write it down if necessary). If you forget it, visit the nearest SoftBank Shop for recovery procedure. Note that your files and settings will be lost during the recovery process.
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