SoftBank 402HW User Manual

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402HW

User Guide

Contents

1 Introduction ................................................................................... 8

Parts & Functions ..................................................................................... 8

Installing USIM Card/microSD Card ........................................................ 10

Handling USIM Card............................................................................... 10

Charging with AC Charger (Optional Accessory) ..................................... 11

Charging ................................................................................................ 12

Home Screen ......................................................................................... 13

Main Notification & Status Indicators....................................................... 13

Frequently-Used Keys ............................................................................ 14

Operations in Home Screen ................................................................... 14

2 Text Entry .....................................................................................16

Keyboards .............................................................................................. 16

10 Key Keyboard Layout ........................................................................................ 16

QWERTY Keyboard Layout .................................................................................... 17

Japanese Syllabary Keyboard Layout .................................................................... 18

Entering Hiragana .................................................................................. 18

10 Key Keyboard .................................................................................................... 19

QWERTY Keyboard ................................................................................................ 19

Japanese Syllabary Keyboard ................................................................................ 19

Entering Kanji ......................................................................................... 19

Entering Katakana .................................................................................. 20

Entering Alphabet ................................................................................... 20

Entering Emoticons, Symbols, & Template Phrases ................................ 20

Flick Input ............................................................................................... 20

Pasting Cut or Copied Text ..................................................................... 21

Making Text Entry Settings ..................................................................... 21

3 Internet Connectivity ...................................................................22

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network ............................................................... 22

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network (WPS) .................................................... 22

4 Tethering Option ..........................................................................24

About Tethering Option ........................................................................... 24

Starting Up Tethering Option ................................................................... 24

How to Use Tethering Option (Japanese) ............................................... 24

5 Applications .................................................................................25

Applications List ..................................................................................... 25

Installing Applications ............................................................................. 29

Erasing Application Cache ...................................................................... 29

Uninstalling Applications ......................................................................... 30

6 Messaging ....................................................................................31

Types of Mail .......................................................................................... 31

S! Mail ..................................................................................................................... 31

SMS......................................................................................................................... 31

Gmail ....................................................................................................................... 31

Email ....................................................................................................................... 31

S! Mail Initial Setup ................................................................................. 32

Folder List/Thread List ............................................................................ 32

Switching between Folder List and Thread List ...................................................... 32

Folder List ............................................................................................................... 32

Thread List .............................................................................................................. 33

Sending S! Mail/SMS.............................................................................. 33

Sending S! Mail ....................................................................................................... 34

Sending SMS .......................................................................................................... 34

Sending Decore Mail by S! Mail .............................................................. 35

Using a Template .................................................................................................... 35

Decorating S! Mail ................................................................................................... 35

Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS ....................................................... 35

Opening New S! Mail/SMS ..................................................................................... 35

Retrieving S! Mail/SMS Manually ........................................................................... 36

Retrieving Server Mail............................................................................................. 36

Replying to S! Mail/SMS ......................................................................................... 36

Forwarding S! Mail/SMS ......................................................................................... 36

Managing S! Mail/SMS ........................................................................... 37

Viewing S! Mail/SMS ............................................................................................... 37

Folder List ............................................................................................................... 39

S! Mail/SMS Message List ...................................................................................... 40

S! Mail/SMS Message Window............................................................................... 41

Backing Up S! Mail/SMS Data ................................................................................ 41

Restoring S! Mail/SMS Data ................................................................................... 42

Moving S! Mail/SMS Data (Export) ......................................................................... 42

Moving S! Mail/SMS Data (Import) ......................................................................... 43

Operations When Creating S! Mail/SMS ................................................. 44

Switching to S! Mail ................................................................................................. 44

Switching to SMS .................................................................................................... 44

Attaching Files......................................................................................................... 44

Specify Date/Time to Send ..................................................................................... 44

Entering Emoji Pictograms ..................................................................................... 45

Previewing before Sending ..................................................................................... 45

Setting Priority Levels ............................................................................................. 45

Requesting Delivery Reports .................................................................................. 45

Discarding a Message Draft ................................................................................... 46

S! Mail/SMS Settings .............................................................................. 46

Common Settings ................................................................................................... 46

Send/Receive Settings............................................................................................ 47

Mail Group Settings ................................................................................................ 47

Number/Address Settings ....................................................................................... 48

Creating & Sending Gmail ...................................................................... 48

Creating/Sending Gmail .......................................................................................... 49

Opening Received Gmail ........................................................................ 49

Opening New Gmail ................................................................................................ 49

Opening Gmail ........................................................................................................ 50

Managing Saved Gmail .......................................................................... 50

Using Labels ........................................................................................................... 50

Archiving Threads ................................................................................................... 51

Muting Threads ....................................................................................................... 51

Deleting Threads ..................................................................................................... 51

Searching Mail ........................................................................................................ 52

Reporting Spam ...................................................................................................... 52

Switching Google Accounts/Inboxes/Labels ........................................................... 52

Using Email ............................................................................................ 53

Setting an Account .................................................................................................. 53

Adding Accounts ..................................................................................................... 53

Creating/Sending Email .......................................................................................... 53

Opening New Email ................................................................................................ 53

Opening Email ........................................................................................................ 54

7 Multimedia ....................................................................................55

Importing Photos .................................................................................... 55

Viewing Photos & Videos ........................................................................ 56

Sharing Photos & Videos ........................................................................ 56

Shooting Panoramas .............................................................................. 56

8 Useful Functions ..........................................................................58

Using Urgent News ................................................................................ 58

If Urgent News Arrives ............................................................................................ 58

Opening Old Urgent News ...................................................................................... 59

Using Google Maps ................................................................................ 59

Viewing Maps of Specified Places .......................................................................... 59

Using Hangouts ...................................................................................... 60

Using Google Search ............................................................................. 60

Searching ................................................................................................................ 61

Searching for Information by Voice (Voice Search) ................................. 61

Using Google Voice Search .................................................................................... 61

Using Calculator ..................................................................................... 62

Using Calendar ...................................................................................... 62

Adding Events to Calendar ..................................................................................... 63

Checking Events ..................................................................................................... 63

Syncing Calendar .................................................................................................... 63

Using Clock ............................................................................................ 63

Setting Alarms ......................................................................................................... 64

Using World Clock .................................................................................................. 64

Using Stopwatch ..................................................................................................... 65

Using Timer ............................................................................................................. 65

Using YouTube ....................................................................................... 66

Viewing Videos ........................................................................................................ 66

Music Files ............................................................................................. 66

Playing Music Files ................................................................................................. 66

Player Window Layout ............................................................................................ 67

Creating Playlists .................................................................................................... 68

Using Notes ............................................................................................ 68

Creating a Note ....................................................................................................... 68

Viewing Notes ......................................................................................................... 68

Recording/Playing Back Audio ................................................................ 69

Recording Audio ...................................................................................................... 69

Playing Back Previous Audio Recordings............................................................... 69

Using Tablet as Magnifier ....................................................................... 70

9 Customizing .................................................................................71

Changing Themes .................................................................................. 71

Adding Widgets to Home Screen ............................................................ 71

Adding Home Screen Pages .................................................................. 72

Changing Notification Tones ................................................................... 72

Changing Font Sizes .............................................................................. 72

Adjusting Display Brightness .................................................................. 72

10 File Sharing ................................................................................73

Sharing Files with Wi-Fi Direct ................................................................ 73

Sharing Files with Bluetooth® .................................................................. 73

Sharing Files by Computer ..................................................................... 74

11 Contacts ......................................................................................76

Adding Contacts ..................................................................................... 76

Syncing Contacts ................................................................................... 76

Importing Contacts ................................................................................. 76

Backing Up Contacts .............................................................................. 77

Sharing Contacts .................................................................................... 77

12 Tablet Settings ...........................................................................78

Wi-Fi Settings ......................................................................................... 78

Advanced Wi-Fi Settings ........................................................................................ 79

Bluetooth Settings .................................................................................. 79

Pairing/Connecting .................................................................................................. 80

Sending Data .......................................................................................................... 80

Receiving Data ........................................................................................................ 81

Mobile Network Settings ......................................................................... 81

More Settings ......................................................................................... 82

Data Usage Operations .......................................................................................... 82

Display Settings...................................................................................... 83

Sound Settings ....................................................................................... 84

Storage Settings ..................................................................................... 84

Battery Settings ...................................................................................... 85

Location Access Settings ........................................................................ 85

Security Settings .................................................................................... 86

Backup & Reset...................................................................................... 87

Adding Accounts ..................................................................................... 87

Adding a Google Account ....................................................................................... 88

Managing Applications ............................................................................ 88

Email Settings ........................................................................................ 89

Suspend Button Settings ........................................................................ 89

Date & Time Settings .............................................................................. 89

Language & Input Settings ..................................................................... 90

Accessibility Settings .............................................................................. 91

About Tablet ........................................................................................... 91

13 Troubleshooting .........................................................................93

14 Specifications ............................................................................95

Tablet ..................................................................................................... 95

15 Customer Service ......................................................................96

1 Introduction

Parts & Functions

Adjust volume.

Capture still images and video.

Ringtone, music, etc. emit here.

Front Camera

 Capture your own portrait, etc.

Light Sensor

 Detects ambient light level and adjusts Display brightness.

3.5mm Headphone Port

 Connect headphones.

External Device Port

 Connect Micro USB Cable.

Mic

Display (Touchscreen)

 Touch to operate tablet.

Power Key

 Toggle Display on/off.

 Long-Press for power on/off.

Volume Key



Rear Camera



Card Slot / Card Slot Cover

 Install microSD Card/USIM Card.

Speaker



Note

 Avoid removing USIM Card or microSD Card between powering on and until tablet is

operable. May prevent correct operation.

 If tablet stops operating, no longer accepts input, or freezes, hold down Power Key for

13 seconds to force-restart tablet.

Installing USIM Card/microSD Card

1 Open Card Slot Cover 2 Insert USIM Card gently (metal contact up) until it clicks in place 3 Insert microSD Card

place

4 Close Cover

1 Purchase separately

gently (metal terminals up) until it clicks in

Handling USIM Card

 Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting USIM Card in an other-

brand IC card reader, etc. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not responsible in such case.

 Always keep the IC chip (metal) clean.

 Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.

 Avoid applying labels. May damage USIM Card.

 See instructions included with USIM Card for handling.

 USIM Card is the property of SoftBank Mobile Corp.

 USIM is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.

 Return USIM Card to SoftBank Mobile Corp. when cancelling subscription.

 Returned USIM Cards are recycled for environmental purposes.

 Note that USIM Card specifications and performance may change without notice.

 It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of information that is stored on USIM

Card. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not responsible for damages from stored information

that is lost.

 Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if your USIM Card or tablet

(USIM Card inserted) is lost/stolen. For details, contact Customer Service (p. 96).

 Always power off tablet before inserting/removing USIM Card.

 Special USIM Card required. Card is not usable on mobile phones.

Charging with AC Charger (Optional Accessory)

AC Charger is an optional accessory. Be sure to use ZTDAD1 specified by SoftBank

Mobile Corp.

The following explains how to charge tablet using ZTDAD1.

 See User Guide for AC Charger.

 Never connect Micro USB plug when tablet or AC Charger are wet.

1 Insert AC Charger (optional accessory) in External Device Port, and

then plug in AC Charger

2 After charging, remove AC Adapter (optional accessor y)

･ Check charging progress on Display.

Charging

Charging Conditions

Low-temperature conditions affect charging performance.

Use AC Charger (optional accessory) in temperatures from 5°C to 35°C.

Use Specified Optional Accessory

Charge using AC Charger (optional accessory) compatible with tablet. Avoid bending

cable or forcing Micro USB plug. May cause damage.

Tablet or AC Charger (Optional Accessory) Becoming Warm

Tablet or AC Charger (optional accessory) may become warm during charging, but is not

a malfunction. However, becoming extremely hot may be a sign of abnormality;

immediately discontinue use.

Caution with Extended Periods of Use

Tablet may become hot with extended use or while charging, especially in high-

temperature conditions. Use with caution. Extended skin contact may cause low-

temperature burns.

Display while Charging

Press Power Key while powered off during charging to turn on Display and view animated

charging progress. After charging,

appears.

Set apps that normally appear in Home Screen.

Indicator

Description

Indicator

Description

Home Screen

Notification Bar

Notifications appear for new mail, etc.

Drag Notification Bar down for Notifications Window.

Status Bar

The time, Wi-Fi connection status, battery level, etc. appear.

Drag Status Bar down for Settings Window.

Widgets and apps appear.

Dock

Go back to previous screen.

Go back to Home Screen.

Recently-used apps appear.

Main Notification & Status Indicators

These indicators appear in Notifications Bar and Status Bar.

Connected

Icon

Description

Icon

Description

Webpage, etc.

Airplane Mode

Bluetooth® On

Obtaining Location

Charging

Charged

Charge Low

New Mail

USIM Card Not Inserted

Accessing microSD Card

Alarm On

Uploading

Downloading

Out of Storage Space

Alert

Wi-Fi Network Available

Wi-Fi Network Connected

Public Wireless LAN On

Earphone/headphones

Event Approaching

Frequently-Used Keys

The following keys (functions) are used frequently.

App menu

Exit all operations

Attach to mail

Search the Internet or

tablet

Update new mail, update

Browser etc. bookmark

Operations in Home Screen

 Tap app icons in Home Screen to open apps.

 Flick left/right in Home Screen to change pages.

Share data

Edit in memopads,

Calendar, etc.

Make an addition

Make a setting

Delete already-saved data

Save data

 To customize Home Screen, Touch & Hold open area of Home Screen for options

menu. Select customization for Wallpaper, widgets, etc.

 Drag Status Bar down for Settings Window. Tap shortcuts to toggle functions on/off.

Move cursor; select text to copy, cut, or paste

If no unconfirmed text, move cursor to left

continuation

2 Text Entry

Keyboards

Use onscreen keyboards for text entry.

In 10 Key Keyboard, multiple characters are assigned to each key. In QWERTY and

Japanese Syllabary Keyboards, a single character is assigned to each key.

To toggle between 10 Key, QWERTY, and Japanese Syllabary Keyboards, in a shown

keyboard, Tap Menu → 10 Key, QWERTY, or Japanese Syllabary.

10 Key Keyboard Layout

Toggle character modes (character sets)

Show cursor screen



Shorten range of text to convert by one character



Change keyboards

Change input methods and make keyboard settings

 If カナ英数 appears, convert to katakana or alphanumerics

Change upper/lower case during text entry; add ゛ or ゜

Exit keyboard

Show emoticons/symbols

Delete one character to left of cursor; Touch & Hold to delete characters in

appears, convert to katakana or alphanumerics

Move cursor; select text to copy, cut, or paste

continuation

If 確定appears, confirm currently-entered text

If 変換appears, convert characters

If no unconfirmed text, move cursor to left/right

Broaden range of text to convert by one character

 If no unconfirmed text, move cursor to right

Enter space

 If 変換 appears, convert characters

Insert line break

 If 確定 appears, confirm currently-entered text

QWERTY Keyboard Layout

Toggle character modes (character sets)

Change keyboards

Change input methods and make keyboard settings

カナ英数



Change upper/lower case

Show cursor screen



Exit keyboard

Show emoticons/symbols

Delete one character to left of cursor; Touch & Hold to delete characters in

Insert line break



Enter space



Shorten/broaden range of text to convert by one character



appears, convert to katakana or alphanumerics

Move cursor; select text to copy, cut, or paste

Japanese Syllabary Keyboard Layout

Toggle character modes (character sets)

Change input methods and make keyboard settings

カナ英数



Show cursor screen



Change upper/lower case

Shorten/broaden range of text to convert by one character

 If no unconfirmed text, move cursor to left/right

Exit keyboard

Show emoticons/symbols

Insert line break

 If 確定 appears, confirm currentl y-entered text

Delete one character to left of cursor; Touch & Hold to delete characters in

continuation

Enter space

 If 変換 appears, convert characters

Entering Hiragana

To enter けいたい:

10 Key Keyboard

First, switch to 10 Key Keyboard.

1 Check that character set is hiragana

･ Check Status Bar for あ icon.

2 か (4 times) → あ (2 times) → た (1 time) → あ (2 times) → 確定

･ Text is entered.

QWERTY Keyboard

First, switch to QW ERTY Keyboard

1 Check that character set is hiragana

･ Check Status Bar for あ icon.

2 k → e → i → t → a → i → 確定

･ Text is entered.

Japanese Syllabary Keyboard

First, switch to Japanese Syllabary Keyboard.

1 Check that character set is hiragana

･ Check Status Bar for あ icon.

2 け → い → た → い → 確定

･ Text is entered.

Entering Kanji

To enter 携帯 in 10 Key Keyboard:

1 Check that character set is hiragana

･ Check Status Bar for あ icon.

2 か (4 times) → あ (2 times) → た (1 time) → あ (2 times)

･ Conversion candidates appear.

･ Tap

for hidden conversion candidates.

3 In conversion candidates, Tap 携帯

･ Text is entered.

Entering Katakana

To enter ケイタイ in 10 Key Keyboard:

1 Check that character set is double-byte katakana

･ Check Status Bar for カ icon.

2 カ (4 times) → ア (2 times) → タ (1 time) → ア (2 times) → 確定

･ Text is entered.

Entering Alphabet

To enter keitai in 10 Key Keyboard:

1 Check that character set is single-byte alphanumerics

･ Check Status Bar for ⊔a icon.

2 jkl (2 times) → def (2 times) → ghi (3 times) → tuv (1 time) → abc

(1 time) → ghi (3 times) → 確定

･ Text is entered.

Entering Emoticons, Symbols, & Template

Phrases

1 In keyboard, Menu 2 Emoticons, Symbols, or Templates → Tap

emoticon/symbol/template

･ Emoticon/symbol/template is entered.

･ Tap category name to change categories.

Flick Input

In 10 Key Keyboard, Flick keys for target characters.

To enter “k-” syllables (ka-gyo) in hiragana or katakana:

1 Flick か up, down, left, or right

Item

Description

Screen Settings

Change keyboard appearance.

Settings

settings.

･ Character in direction Flicked is entered.

Pasting Cut or Copied Text

To cut/copy and paste text in 10 Key K eyboard:

1 Touch & Hold entered text 2 Drag / to select string of text 3 (CUT) or (COPY) 4 Tap where to paste → → PASTE

･ Cut/copied text is pasted.

Making Text Entry Settings

Settable items are the following.

ON/OFF

Settings Make settings for text entry.

Dictionary

Reset Initialize words shown as conversion candidates and input

1 In keyboard, Menu 2 Tap and set each item

･ Input settings are made.

Toggle text conversion functions on/off.

Edit user dictionary, common phrases, etc.

3 Internet Connectivity

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

Select from detected Wi-Fi networks.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → for Wi-Fi ( )

･ Wi-Fi is enabled.

･ Tap

2 Wi-Fi

･ Wi-Fi settings appear.

3 Tap access point → Enter password → Connect

･ Tablet is connected.

･ 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, inquire about the password with your ISP.

･ Omit password entry for unprotected access points.

Note

 To connect to a Wi-Fi network that uses a hidden SSID ,

required network information (SSID etc.) to connect.

 Enabling Wi-Fi increases power consumption. To save battery power, disable Wi-Fi

when not in use.

to disable Wi-Fi ( ).

→ Add network → Enter

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network (WPS)

If your wireless router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), use WPS to quickly

connect to a Wi-Fi network.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → for Wi-Fi ( )

･ Wi-Fi is enabled.

･ Tap

2 Wi-Fi

･ Wi-Fi settings appear.

to disable Wi-Fi ( ).

3 → WPS Push Button / Input WPS PIN → Follow onscreen

prompts

･ Tablet is connected.

Note

 Enabling Wi-Fi increases power consumption. To save battery power, disable Wi-Fi

when not in use.

4 Tethering Option

About Tethering Option

Use tablet like a Wi-Fi router to connect to the Internet from a PC or game device.

 Requires separate subscription.

 Use after confirming that tablet is updated to the latest software.

Starting Up Tethering Option

1 In Home Screen, Tethering

･ Tethering Option window opens.

･ If Terms of Agreement appear, follow onscreen prompts.

How to Use Tethering Option (Japanese)

1 In Home Screen, Tethering

･ Tethering Option window opens.

2 Help

･ Help window opens.

3 Follow onscreen prompts

･ A description of each item appears.

Icon

Function/Ser vice

or other device logged in to the same Google account.

Tablet allows you to register several email accounts.

organize messages.

other related information.

as circles and share inform ation with circle members.

Google Maps, Google Search, etc.

multi-player games with friends around the world.

5 Applications

Applications List

(Chrome) Access the Internet and browse webpages. Sync opened

windows, bookmarks, etc. with Chrome being used by a PC

(Email) Register an email account for sending and receiving home

or office email while out on the go.

(FSKAREN) Set operation of the application FSKAREN for text entry.

(Gmail) Use Google’s email service Gmail anytime and anywhere.

Enter keywords to search for messages, and add labels to

(Google) Search for information on the Internet and for applications

on tablet using Google Search.

View webpages from around the world as well as maps,

videos, location/train information for establishments, and

(Google+) Social networking service provided by Google.

(Google Settings) Make settings for all Google services in one place: Google+

access and access for applications linked to Google+,

(Magnifier) Use Rear Camera to enlarge objects.

(Play Games) Enjoy Google Play games in one place.

Find new games, save gameplay and score, and engage in

manually or automatically.

coming authors, and free titles.

video enjoyment.

Upload videos captured on tablet.

Card.

option service.

Create playlists of your preferred music.

information.

(Play Store) Download from a wide range of applications (free/paid) on

Google Play.

Configure downloaded applications to download updates

(Play Newsstand) Browse a variety of news topics.

Bookmark favorite news items.

(Play Books) Read favorite books and authors anywhere.

Google Play allows you to choose from millions of books

including new titles, New York Times best sellers, up and

(Play Music) Play music.

View music by genre, artist, or album. Create playlists.

(Play Movies & TV) Rent videos from Google Play or download and install for

(Wi-F i Sp ot

Settings)

(YouTube) View a variety of video content uploaded to YouTube.

(App Installer) Install applications saved in internal storage or microSD

(位置ナビ Link)

(ichi navi Link)

(Music) Play music saved in internal storage or microSD Card.

(Voice Search) Search for information on the Internet by speaking into tablet

Allows tablet to connect (log on) to SoftBank Wi-Fi spots

automatically in SoftBank W i-Fi spot service areas.

Requires subscription to SoftBank Wi-Fi spot service.

View in high-quality mode on tablet.

Allows tablet location to be searchable by another user.

Requires the searching user to be subscribed to ichi navi

View by album or artist.

without any typing.

View webpages as well as maps, videos, location/train

information for establishments, and much other related

interviews.

shooting.

Sync online with Google Calendar.

national and local governments.

email address after posting whereabouts information.

Storage, etc.

delete downloaded files in a batch.

once.

(Sound Recorder) Record and play back audio from conferences and

(Camera) Capture photos and videos.

Set image size, white balance, etc. Use continuous

(Calendar) Check calendar and manage events.

Switch between day, week, and month views.

(Gallery) Manage and view photos and videos. Crop and rotate

images.

View as slideshow.

(Urgent News) Receive emergency earthquake alerts and tsunami

warnings from the Japan Meteorological Agency.

When an alert is received for your area, tablet sounds an

alert, vibrates, and a message appears. Disaster and

evacuation information can also be received from the

(Search) Search the Internet as well as on-tablet applications and

Calendar.

(Disaster Message

Board)

Post, view, and delete whereabouts information in the event

of a major disaster, such as a "6 弱" (roku-jyaku, "6 Lower")

or larger earthquake.

Set notification to be automatically sent to a pre-specified

(Photos) View and edit captured photos/videos and back them up to

Google+.

(Settings) Change and check basic settings such as Display, Sound,

(Downloads) View history of browser downloads.

Re-sort files sorted by time according to size, and select and

(Themes) Make Wallpaper, Alarm sound, and other settings together at

Requires subscription to optional tethering.

Use functions for many different calculations.

share files with Google Drive.

internal storage or microSD Card.

view, 3D view, etc.

@x.vodafone.ne.jp email address.

(Te t h ering) Allows a 4G tablet to serve as a mobile Wi-Fi router.

(Weather) Check weather for local area or preset cities.

Add and sort cities.

(Calculator) Perform basic operations (addition, subtraction,

multiplication, division).

(Clock) Use alarm, world clock, stopwatch, and timer.

View times around the world with the world clock.

Add a region to view times in multiple regions at the same

time.

(Drive) Google Drive is a Google online storage service. Save and

(Hangouts) Use free photos, emoji, video hangout, etc. to enjoy one-on-

one and group talk.

(File Manager) Manage files by type, and manage files and folders in

(Browser) Access the Internet and browse webpages. Bookmark

frequently-browsed pages.

Open and switch between several windows.

(Maps) View a map of current location or check route.

View traffic information and aerial views. Includes street

(Mail ) Use SMS/S! Mail on a SoftBank tablet. Exchange decore

mail, emoji, etc. with an @softbank.ne.jp or

(Notes) Save frequently-used words/phrases, notes, etc.

(Contacts) Save phone numbers and email addresses.

Note

 Some applications require tablet to be used in portrait orientation.

Installing Applications

Install in any of the following ways.

A Google account is required to download appli cations. For details on adding an account,

see “Adding a Google Account” (p. 88).

 To download from Browser/Google Play

1 From Browser/Google Play, download application → Follow

onscreen prompts

･ Application is installed.

 To copy and install application

1 Copy application to tablet

･ Copy to any folder.

2 In Home Screen, Tools → App Installer → Select application →

INSTALL

･ If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

･ Application is installed.

Note

 Some applications are incompatible with tablet, and will not operate correctly or can

damage tablet’s system. Only download applications from trusted sources.

Erasing Application Cache

Periodically erasing application cache allows tablet to operate more smoothly.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Manage apps 2 Show ALL tab → Clear cache

･ Cache is erased.

Note

 After erasing cache, applications may need to load data again, etc.

Uninstalling Applications

1 In Home Screen, Touch & Hold application → Drag to 2 OK

･ Application is uninstalled.

Note

 Some applications are permanently installed.

6 Messaging

Types of Mail

S! Mail

Exchange messages with S! Mail-compatible SoftBank handsets and email compatible

devices (other mobiles, PCs, etc.) beyond SMS character entry limit; attach media files.

SMS

Exchange short messages (up to 160 single-byte characters) using phone numbers as

addresses.

Gmail

Gmail is Google's webmail service. Tablet automatically syncs with Gmail.

 A Google account is required to use Gmail. For details on adding an account, see

“Adding a Google Account” (p. 88).

Email

Use email (POP3/IMAP4) on tablet.

 Set up an email account beforehand.

 Sending/receiving email on tablet syncs tablet and mail server; sent/received

messages (in the POP protocol, received messages only) are also accessible from PCs.

S! Mail Initial Setup

When activating mail for the first time, complete setup to send/receive S! Mail using Wi-Fi.

1 In Home Screen, Mail

･ Wi-Fi settings appear.

2 Set Now

･ Wi-Fi connection setup is complete and folder list opens.

･ To set up later, Tap Set Later.

Note

 If you Tap Set Later at initial startup, complete W i-Fi setup for S! Mail later as follows.

In Folder list,

 Transmission fees apply when sending international S! Mail messages even if Wi-Fi is

in use.

 To receive S! Mail messages using Wi-Fi even when Display is completely dark

(Screen lock active), disable W i-Fi sleep policy in W i-Fi settings.

→ Send/Receive Settings → Wi-Fi Connection

Folder List/Thread List

View mail in folder list or thread list.

Folder list is described in the User Guide.

Switching between Folder List and Thread List

1 In Home Screen, Mail 2 Tap name of current list view (Folder list/Thread list) → Tap name of

list view to change to

･ List view switches.

Folder List

Messages are sorted and saved in folders such as Inbox and Sent Box.

Thread List

Sent and received S! Mail/SMS is displayed sorted by recipient. When viewing messages

exchanged with Yamamoto-san, messages are displayed as a conversation with

Yamamoto-san within a single thread.

Thread with mailing contact

Message text entry field

Exchanged message content

Send S! Mail/SMS

Sending S! Mail/SMS

Note

 When

whether to save the message as a draft. Follow onscreen prompts.

Drafts are saved to Draft Box in folder list, and are indicated as

an S! Mail/SMS draft to edit and send it.

is Tapped while creating S! Mail or SMS, confirmation appears asking

in thread list. Open

Sending S! Mail

1 In Home Screen, Mail → 2

･ Alternatively, enter phone numbers or email addresses in Recipient field directly.

3 Phonebook, Outgoing History, Incoming History, or Mail Group →

Select recipients → OK

･ Tap Phonebook, Outgoing History, or Incoming History to select recipients from

Phonebook, Outgoing History, or Incoming History.

･ Tap Mail Group to select a mail group and set all the members on the list as

recipients.

･ After setting recipients, Tap

addresses or set them to Cc/Bcc.

･ To delete a recipient, Tap

to check recipients' phone numbers/email

and then .

4 Tap Subject field → Enter subject 5 Tap Compose email field → Enter text 6 Send → Send

･ S! Mail is sent.

･ Failed S! Mail messages are saved as drafts.

Sending SMS

1 In Home Screen, Mail → 2

･ Alternatively, enter phone number in Recipient field directly.

3 Tap recipient

･ After setting recipient, Tap to check recipient's phone number.

･ To delete recipient, Tap

and then .

4 Tap Compose SMS field → Enter text 5 Send → Send

･ SMS is sent.

･ Failed SMS messages are saved as drafts.

Sending Decore Mail by S! Mail

Using a Template

Choose from a variety of designs to decorate mail.

1 In Home Screen, Mail → Template → Flick left/right to select

template

2 SELECT 3 Enter recipients → Enter subject → Enter text 4 Send → Send

･ Decore mail is sent.

Decorating S! Mail

1 While entering message text,

･ Message is ready to be decorated.

2 Tap decorating method → Follow onscreen prompts

･ Decorate while entering message text.

Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS

Tablet receives S! Mail/SMS messages automatically by default. Optionally, retrieve

messages manually, and also retrieve all messages stored on the server.

Opening New S! Mail/SMS

When message arrives, new message notice and Notification Indicator appear.

1 Read

･ S! Mail/SMS message window opens.

･ To open new message from Notification Indicator, Drag Notification Bar down for

Notifications Window, then Tap corresponding notification.

･ For two or more new messages, folder list opens.

Note

 Set spam filtering to save messages from senders not in Phonebook to spam mail.

New mail notification does not appear. To check messages saved to spam mail:

In Home Screen, Mail → Spam Box

･ If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.

Retrieving S! Mail/SMS Manually

1 In Home Screen, Mail →

･ Mail is received.

Retrieving Server Mail

1 In Home Screen, Mail → → Handle Server Mail 2 Receive whole content for all server mails / Receive subject and

sender for all server mails

･ Server mail is received.

Replying to S! Mail/SMS

1 In S! Mail/SMS message window, or 2 Enter text 3 Send → Send

･ Message is sent.

Forwarding S! Mail/SMS

1 In S! Mail/SMS message window, 2 Enter recipients → Enter text 3 Send → Send

･ Message is forwarded.

Managing S! Mail/SMS

Viewing S! Mail/SMS

1 In Home Screen, Mail

･ Folder list opens.

2 Tap Inbox or subfolder of Inbox

･ S! Mail/SMS message list opens.

･ To view sent messages, Tap Sent Box/subfolder of Sent Box for sent S! Mail/SMS

message list

･ To v iew message drafts and unsent messages, Tap Draft Box for draft/unsent S!

Mail/SMS message list.

3 Tap message

･ S! Mail/SMS message window opens.

Note

 Add widgets to check message information in Home Screen. W idgets are available in

“easy mode” and “detailed mode” versions. Check number of unread messages with

easy mode widgets. Check date/time and preview of messages in addition to number of

unread messages with detailed mode widgets. Content of latest message appears if all

messages are read.

 Deleting All Server Mail

In folder list,

 Checking Available Storage on Mail Server

In folder list,

 Creating Subfolder

In folder list,

folder name → Create

 Setting Sort Rules for Subfolders

In folder list, Touch & Hold subfolder →

Subject, or Mail Group → Enter/select sender, domain, keyword, or mail group

→ Follow onscreen prompts

･ To select sender/domain from Contacts, Tap

･ Tap

→ Handle Server Mail → Delete all mails → Delete

→ Handle Server Mail → Check storage space

→ Create Inbox Folder or Create Sentbox Folder → Enter

→ Add R ule → Sender, Domain,

to delete rules.

･ Sort rules are unavailable for Inbox and Sent Box.

 Changing Subfolder Name

In folder list, Touch & Hold subfolder →

･ Inbox and Sent Box names are unchangeable.

 Changing Sort Order of Subfolders

In folder list, Touch & Hold subfolder →

･ Sort order of Inbox and Sent Box is unchangeable.

 Deleting Subfolders

In folder list, Touch & Hold subfolder →

･ Select whether to move messages in subfolder to Inbox or Sent Box.

･ Inbox and Sent Box cannot be deleted.

 Searching Messages

In S! Mail/SMS message list,

Search by Body Text/Subject → Enter search text → OK → Tap the message

 Sorting Messages

In S! Mail/SMS message list,

 Setting All Messages as Read

In S! Mail/SMS message list, Touch & Hold any message → Tap 1 item selected

then Select all →

 Setting a Message as Read

In S! Mail/SMS message list, Touch & Hold message →

･ To select several messages, Touch & Hold first message then select other messages.

 Setting a Message as Unread

In S! Mail/SMS message list, Touch & Hold message →

･ To select several messages, Touch & Hold first message then select other messages.

 Viewing Previous or Next Message

In S! Mail/SMS message window, Flick left/right

 Protecting Messages

In S! Mail/SMS message window,

･ To unprotect message, Tap Unlock Message.

 Saving Attachments

In S! Mail/SMS message window,

 Deleting a Message in S! Mail/SMS Message List

In S! Mail/SMS message list, Touch & Hold message →

･ To select several messages, Touch & Hold first message then select other messages.

→ Search by Sender/Recipient’s Name or

→ Sort → Tap sort rule

→ Enter folder name → Create

→ Tap Up/Down → Done

→ Delete

→ Lock Message

→ Select attachment → Save

→ Delete

 Deleting a Message in S! Mail/SMS Message Window

In S! Mail/SMS message window,

 Moving a Message in S! Mail/SMS Message List

In S! Mail/SMS message list, Touch & Hold message →

･ To select several messages, Touch & Hold first message then select other messages.

 Moving a Message in S! Mail/SMS Message W indow

In S! Mail/SMS message window,

 Reporting Spam in S! Mail/SMS Message List

In S! Mail/SMS message list, Touch & Hold message →

･ Only one message can be selected.

 Reporting Spam in S! Mail/SMS Message Window

In S! Mail/SMS message window,

 Listing Sender and Recipient Addresses in S! Mail/SMS Message List

In S! Mail/SMS message list, Touch & Hold message →

･ Only one message can be selected.

 Listing Sender and Recipient Addresses in S! Mail/SMS Message W indow

In S! Mail/SMS message window,

→ Delete

→ Tap folder to move

→ Move to subfolder → Tap folder to move

→ Ye s

→ Declare Spam → Yes

Folder List

Number of unread messages

Subfolder

Icon

Description

Icon

Description

Number of drafts/unsent messages

Number of spam messages

Send Failure

S! Mail/SMS Message List

Sender, subject, date & time sent/received/saved, etc.

Attachment

Replied

Forwarded

Sent

Delivery Report

High Priority

Low Priority

Protected

Sending

Icon

Description

Waiting to Send

Sending Scheduled

Send Failure

Registering Auto Resend

Draft

S! Mail/SMS Message Window

Sender, recipient, subject, date & time sent/received/saved, etc.

Message text

Sender/recipients list. Tap for list of addresses included in

sender/recipient fields.

Delivery report. Tap for report. Appears for sent messages.

Attachment. Tap to save attachment.

Backing Up S! Mail/SMS Data

Back up message data on tablet to microSD Card.

 Back up messages saved on tablet. Data for all messages must be backed up together

at the same time.

1 In Home Screen, Mail → 2 Common Settings → Mail Save&Load → Backup/Restore 3 Backup(S!Mail Specific) → OK 4 OK → Airplane mode ( ) →

･ Backup starts.

5 OK → Airplane mode ( ) →

･ Messages are backed up.

Restoring S! Mail/SMS Data

Restore message data backed up to microSD Card to tablet.

1 In Home Screen, Mail → 2 Common Settings → Mail Save&Load → Backup/Restore 3 Restore(S!Mail Specific) → OK 4 OK → Airplane mode ( ) → 5 Tap files → OK

･ Restore starts.

6 OK → Airplane mode ( ) →

･ Messages are restored.

Moving S! Mail/SMS Data (Export)

Export message data on tablet in vMessage format to microSD Card. vMessage format is

compatible with other smartphones and SoftBank mobile phones (3G).

 Export either received message data, sent message data, or drafts/unsent message

data saved on tablet all together. Data for all messages must be saved together at the

same time.

1 In Home Screen, Mail → 2 Common Settings → Mail Save&Load → Export/Import 3 Export(vMessage) → OK

･ If download confirmation and terms of agreement appear, follow onscreen prompts.

4 Tap message category → 実行(OK)

･ Export starts.

5 OK

･ Data is exported.

Note

 Exported message data is saved to the locations below.

･ Received message data: /sdcard/private/MYFOLDER/Mail/Inbox/Inbox.BCK

･ Sent message data: /sdcard/private/MYFOLDER/Mail/Sent Messages/Sent

Messages.BCK

･ Draft/unsent message data: /sdcard/private/MYFOLDER/Mail/Drafts/Drafts.BCK

 Filenames of exported data are formatted as the year, month, and date saved to

microSD Card. For example, message data saved on December 1st, 2014 is formatted

as "14120100.vmg." Several files saved on the same day are formatted starting as

"14120101.vmg," with the last two digits increasing sequentially. If tablet clock is unset,

formatting appears as "XXXXXX.vmg."

Moving S! Mail/SMS Data (Import)

Import message data exported to microSD Card or other media in vMessage format to

tablet.

 To import data from a previously used mobile phone, etc., first save the data you want

to import to microSD Card or other media.

1 In Home Screen, Mail → 2 Common Settings → Mail Save&Load → Export/Import 3 Import(vMessage) → OK 4 Tap message category → OK 5 OK → Airplane mode ( ) → 6 Select files → OK

･ Import starts.

7 OK → Airplane mode ( ) →

･ Data is imported.

Note

 Imported message data is saved to the locations below.

･ Received message data: /sdcard/private/MYFOLDER/Mail/Inbox/Inbox.BCK

･ Sent message data: /sdcard/private/MYFOLDER/Mail/Sent Messages/Sent

Messages.BCK

･ Draft/unsent message data: /sdcard/private/MYFOLDER/Mail/Drafts/Drafts.BCK

 This application also imports messages for which privacy settings, such as secret mode,

were configured on a previous mobile phone. Imported data can be viewed.

 Message data that was encrypted and backed up on a previous mobile phone cannot

be imported with this application.

Operations When Creating S! Mail/SMS

Use these functions when sending, replying to, or forwarding messages.

Switching to S! Mail

1 While creating SMS, → Switch to S!Mail → OK

･ Tablet switches to S! Mail.

Switching to SMS

1 While creating S! Mail, → Switch to SMS → OK

･ Tablet switches to SMS.

Attaching Files

1 While creating S! Mail, 2 Tap file type → Follow onscreen prompts

･ File is attached.

Specify Date/Time to Send

Create a message to be sent automatically at a specific time.

1 After entering recipients/subject/message text, → Sending

Reservation

2 Specify date to send on → Set 3 Specify time to send at → Set → OK

･ Message is saved as a draft, and automatically sent at the specified time on the

specified date.

Entering Emoji Pictograms

1 While entering subject/message text, 2 Tap emoji

･ Emoji is entered.

･ Tap My PIC while entering message text to select My Pictograms.

･ Tap

on the My Pictogram tab to select My Pictograms saved to microSD Card.

Previewing before Sending

Check how created S! Mail/SMS will be viewed.

1 While creating S! Mail/SMS, → Preview

･ Preview opens.

Setting Priority Levels

1 While creating S! Mail, → Set priority 2 Tap priority level → OK

･ Priority level is set.

Requesting Delivery Reports

1 While creating S! Mail/SMS, → Delivery reports 2 Request a delivery report for this message you send ( ) → OK

･ Requesting of delivery reports is set.

Item

Description

Message Notice

Show popup for new messages.

messages.

Color Style Setting

Change the screen design.

Font Size options

Change the font size.

Double enlarge image

Automatically enlarge small inline images.

Decore Picture Setting

Change sort order of or delete decore mail pictures.

mobile phones (3G).

Contacts to Spam Box.

Discarding a Message Draft

Discard a message that is being created without saving it as a draft.

1 While creating S! Mail/SMS, → Delete 2 Delete

･ Mail draft is discarded.

S! Mail/SMS Settings

Make settings for S! Mail/SMS.

Common Settings

Settable items are the following.

Sound/Vibration Set ringtone, vibration, incoming lamp, etc. for new

Thread Mode Show all messages in conversation threads.

My Pictogram Setting Change sort order of or delete My Pictograms.

Mail Save&Load Back up/restore message data or export/import

message data in vMessage format. vMessage format is

compatible with other smartphones and SoftBank

Spam mail folder Enable sorting of messages from senders not in

Initialization Return message settings to defaults.

used space on microSD Card and in internal storage.

Item

Description

Mail.

whether to show confirmations.

Settings

background.

Advanced Settings Enable old messages to be automatically deleted and

set number of messages that can be saved. Check

1 In Home Screen, Mail → 2 Common Settings → Set each item

･ Settings are made.

Send/Receive Settings

Settable items are the following.

Receive Settings Make S! Mail/SMS receive settings. Set what portions

of S! Mail to first retrieve, whether to automatically

retrieve S! Mail during roaming, and whether to

automatically check new messages when activating S!

Send Settings Make S! Mail/SMS send settings. Set whether to quote

a message when replying to S! Mail , whether to request

delivery reports for sent S! Mail/SMS messages, and

Wi-Fi Connection Make S! Mail settings for Wi-Fi connections.

SMS Send/Receive

Set the application used for sending/receiving SMS.

Display Progress Set whether to send and receive messages in the

1 In Home Screen, Mail → 2 Send/Receive Settings → Set each item

･ Settings are made.

Mail Group Settings

1 In Home Screen, Mail → 2 Mail Group Settings

Item

Description

Mail Address

View mail address.

Change Mail Address

Navigate to My SoftBank to change mail address, etc.

･ Mail Group Setting window opens.

Note

 Adding a Mail Group

In Mail Group Setting window, Add Mail Group → Enter group name → OK

･ Tap

to enter emoji.

 Adding Members to a Group

In Mail Group Setting window, Tap group → Add Group Member → Phonebook,

Outgoing Histor y, Incoming History, or Direct Input → Enter/select contact →

 Editing a Group Name

In Mail Group Setting window, Touch & Hold group → Edit group name → OK

･ Tap

to enter emoji.

 Deleting a Group

In Mail Group Setting window, Tap

 Deleting Members

In Mail Group Setting window, Tap group → Tap

next to group → Delete

next to member → Delete

Number/Address Settings

Settable and viewable items are the following.

Phone Number View phone number.

1 In Home Screen, Mail → 2 Number/Address Settings → Set each item

･ Settings are made.

Creating & Sending Gmail

Use Google's webmail service. Sign in to a Google Account beforehand.

Creating/Sending Gmail

1 In Home Screen, Google → Gmail

･ INBOX opens.

･ If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

･ Compose window opens.

3 Enter recipient, subject, and text → SEND

･ Gmail is sent.

Note

 Adding Cc/Bcc Recipients

In Compose window, + CC/BCC → Add recipients

 Attaching Files

In Compose window,

 Saving as Draft

While creating message,

･ Message is saved as a draft.

 Discarding Message Being Created

In Compose window,

 Gmail messages are not received if recipient device is set to reject messages sent from

PCs.

→ Attach file → Tap fil e

→ Save draft

→ Discar d → Discard

Opening Received Gmail

Gmail groups all related messages by subject (Thread View).

Opening New Gmail

appears in Notification Bar for new Gmail.

1 Drag Notification Bar down for Notifications Window

･ Notifications W indow appears.

2 Tap new Gmail

･ The Gmail message opens.

･ For two or more new messages with different subjects, Inbox opens.

Opening Gmail

1 In Home Screen, Google → Gmail

･ INBOX opens.

2 Tap thread

･ Message window opens.

Note

 Replying to Messages

In message window,

 Forwarding Messages

In message window,

→ Create message

Managing Saved Gmail

Using Labels

Gmail saves all messages in one box. Adding labels to each thread sorts threads by label.

For example, when a message is received and a new thread is made, the label “Inbox” is

automatically added. Then, by adding the label "travel," all threads with "travel" are shown

in a list.

1 In Home Screen, Google → Gmail

･ INBOX opens.

2 Touch & Hold thread to add label to

･ Window appears with thread selected.

･ To select several threads, Touch & Hold threads.

3 → Change labels → Select label → OK

･ Label is added.

Archiving Threads

Remove sent and received Gmail (threads) so they no longer appear. When replies arrive

for archived threads, they appear again.

1 In Home Screen, Google → Gmail

･ INBOX opens.

2 Touch & Hold thread to archive (hide)

･ Thread selection window opens.

･ To select several threads, Touch & Hold threads.

3 or

･ Thread is archived.

Muting Threads

If registered on a mailing list, there will be threads with always-continuing conversations.

For long threads that are not important, mute the threads and they will no longer appear.

When mail arrives that includes user's address as a recipient or in Cc, mail will again

appear.

1 In Home Screen, Google → Gmail

･ INBOX opens.

2 Touch & Hold thread to mute

･ Thread selection window opens.

･ To select several threads, Touch & Hold threads.

3 → Mute

･ Thread is hidden.

Deleting Threads

1 In Home Screen, Google → Gmail

･ INBOX opens.

2 Touch & Hold thread to delete

･ Thread selection window opens.

･ To select several threads, Touch & Hold threads.

･ Thread is deleted.

Searching Mail

1 In Home Screen, Google → Gmail

･ INBOX opens.

2 → Enter search text →

･ Search results appear.

Reporting Spam

1 In Home Screen, Google → Gmail

･ INBOX opens.

2 Touch & Hold thread to report

･ Thread selection window opens.

･ To select several threads, Touch & Hold threads.

3 → Report spam or Report phishing

･ Spam/phishing is reported.

Switching Google Accounts/Inboxes/Labels

1 In Home Screen, Google → Gmail

･ INBOX opens.

2 Tap account, inbox, or label to switch to

･ Account/inbox/label switches.

Using Email

Setting an Account

Check username (user ID), password, server name, etc. beforehand for the email

account.

1 In Home Screen, Email

･ If no account is set up, account registration window opens.

2 Tap account type → Follow onscreen prompts

･ Email setup is complete.

Adding Accounts

1 In Home Screen, Email

･ Inbox opens.

2 → Settings → NEW ACCOUNT

･ NEW ACCOUNT window opens.

･ Follow onscreen prompts.

Creating/Sending Email

1 In Home Screen, Email

･ Inbox opens.

･ Compose window opens.

3 Enter recipient, subject, and text →

･ Email is sent.

Opening New Email

appears in Notification Bar for new email.

1 Drag Notification Bar down for Notifications Window

･ Notifications W indow appears.

2 Tap new email notification

･ Email message opens.

･ For two or more new messages with different subjects, Inbox opens.

Opening Email

1 In Home Screen, Email

･ Inbox opens.

2 Tap message

･ Message opens.

Note

 Resetting Message as Unread

In Inbox, Touch & Hold message →

 Deleting Message

In Inbox, Touch & Hold message →

 Replying to Message

In opened message,

 Forwarding Message

In opened message,

→ Create message

7 Multimedia

Importing Photos

Use a USB OTG cable (sold separatel y) to import photos to tablet from a camera or other

device (USB flash drive, smartphone, etc.).

Note

 Before purchasing a USB OTG cable (sold separately), contact a SoftBank-designated

manufacturer or the manufacturer of the device.

1 Use USB OTG cable (sold separately) to connect device to tablet

2 In Home Screen, File Manager

･ If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

3 Local tab → USB 4 Tap or → Select photos or folders to import 5 COPY or CUT 6 Select where to save file → P ASTE

Viewing Photos & Videos

Use Gallery to view photos and videos. This application automatically searches for and

sorts photos and videos saved in internal storage or microSD Card for easy browsing.

1 In Home Screen, Gallery 2 Tap photo or video

･ Image appears in full-screen mode.

･ Flick left/right for previous or next file.

Note

 Pinch/Spread image to zoom in/out.

 Use the following while viewing photos and movies.

Activate Camera

Share photos and videos

Delete photos and videos

Open menu for other options

Edit opened photo

Sharing Photos & Videos

Use Bluetooth®, email, etc. to share photos and videos.

1 In Home Screen, Gallery 2 Touch & Hold photo or video → Share → Tap application →

Follow onscreen prompts

Shooting Panoramas

Capture panoramic shots even without a wide-angle lens.

1 In Home Screen, Camera 2 (capture mode) →

･ Panorama Viewfinder opens.

3 Tap to start capture → Pan tablet slowly 4

･ Capture is completed.

･ Capture also completes automatically when capture limit is reached.

･ After capture is completed, tablet then creates panorama.

Note

 Panorama is not captured if screen frame is red. Tablet may have been panned too

quickly or moved outside the capturable range.

8 Useful Functions

Using Urgent News

View received emergency earthquake alerts and tsunami warnings from the Japan

Meteorological Agency, as well as disaster and evacuation information from the national

and local governments (receive setting is enabled at time of purchase).

If Urgent News Arrives

and a message appear in Notification B ar. Tablet sounds quake alert or

disaster/evacuation information alert, and vibrates.

 Urgent News is not received during calls or transmissions, or when signal is weak.

 Alert sounds for arriving Urgent News even if in silent mode.

1 Drag Notification Bar down for Notifications Window

･ Notifications W indow opens.

2 Tap Urgent News

･ Urgent News list opens.

3 Tap the Urgent News

･ The Urgent News opens.

Note

 Disabling Urgent News

In Urgent News list,

Incoming Setting (

 Depending on location/conditions, tablet may receive alerts for other areas or no alerts.

SoftBank Mobile Corp. cannot be held liable for any damages associated with this

service, including accidents resulting from received information, reception timing or

reception failure.

 Standby time may decrease when Urgent News Incoming Setting is enabled.

→ Urgent News Incoming Setting → Urgent News

)

Opening Old Urgent News

1 In Home Screen, Urgent News

･ Urgent News list opens.

2 Tap the Urgent News

･ The Urgent News opens.

Using Google Maps

Features available with Google Maps include maps of current location, routes to

destinations, and views of traffic conditions and aerial views.

Viewing Maps of Specified Places

1 In Home Screen, Google → Maps

･ Map opens.

･ If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

2 → Enter address, city, facility name, etc. → Tap address, ci ty,

facility name, etc. in candidates

･ Map of specified location opens.

Note

 Viewing Current Location

Enable GPS beforehand.

In map,

 Obtaining Useful Vicinity Information

Enable GPS beforehand.

In map,

 Viewing Traffic Conditions, Aerial View, etc.

Enable GPS beforehand.

In map,

 Checking Route to Destination

In map,

→ Settings → Tap information to obtain → Tap information

→ Tap information to view

→ Follow onscreen prompts

 Finding Detailed Operation Instructions

In map,

→ Help

Using Hangouts

Hangouts is Google's instant messaging service. Use to communicate with other Hangout

users, and also use video calling. Log in to a Google account beforehand.

1 In Home Screen, Google → Hangouts

･ Hangouts opens.

2 3 Enter friend’s name, mail address, phone number, circle → Tap

friend → Follow onscreen prompts

･ Chat window or video chat window opens.

･ Each time text is entered, the corresponding friend appears.

･ If a friend is not in a Hangout, message appears. Tap Send invite to invite them to

the Hangout.

Note

 Ending a Chat

In Hangouts window, Flick the chat left/right

 Ending a Video Chat

In video chat window,

 Disabling Chat History

Do not create a chat history.

In chat window,

 Deleting Chat History

Delete all chat history.

In chat window,

→ Turn history off

→ Delete → Delete

Using Google Search

Search information saved on tablet and in tablet applications as well as on the Internet.

Searching

1 In Home Screen, Google

･ Search window opens.

･ If a description for Google Now appears, Tap NEXT and read information. Tap YES,

I’M IN. to use Google Now.

2 Enter search keywords →

･ Search results appear.

･ To search by voice, Tap

Note

 Changing Search Information

In search window,

 Using Google Now

Google Now automatically searches for information based on search keywords used

until now, location information for user's current location, etc. and presents search

results. Google Now also informs user of scheduled events.

In search window,

･ Enable location information beforehand to fully use Google Now.

 Canceling Google Now

In search window,

disable location histor y → Turn off

and speak search words into tablet.

→ Settings → Tablet search → Tap where to search

→ Settings → for Google Now → YES, I’M IN.

→ Settings → for Google Now → Select whether to

Searching for Information by Voice (Voice

Search)

Search for information on the Internet by voice.

Using Google Voice Search

1 In Home Screen, Voice Search

･ Voice Search opens.

2 Speak words to search with into tablet

･ Search results appear.

Using Calculator

1 In Home Screen, Tools → Calculator

･ Calculator opens.

2 Tap onscreen keys

･ Calculation result appears.

Note

 Cutting or Copying Calculation Result

Touch & Hold calculation result → Cut all or Copy all

Using Calendar

Use calendar to manage a schedule. Sync online with Google Calendar. Sign in to a

Google Account beforehand.

1 In Home Screen, Calendar

･ Calendar opens.

Note

 Showing Calendar for Today

In Calendar,

 Changing Calendar View

In Calendar, Tap Year, Month, Week, Day, or Agenda at upper left

 View Next or Previous Month (Month View)

In Calendar, Flick left/right

 View Next or Previous Week (Week View)

In Calendar, Flick left/right

 View Next or Previous Day (Day View)

In Calendar, Flick left/right

 View Next or Previous Time Period (Day/Week View)

In Calendar, Flick up/down

Adding Events to Calendar

1 In Home Window, Calendar

･ Calendar opens.

･ New event window opens.

3 Enter event name, start date/time, end date/time, etc. → Save

･ Event is added.

Checking Events

1 In Home Screen, Calendar

･ Calendar opens.

2 Tap date → Tap event

･ Event details open.

･ In event details, Tap

to edit event.

to delete event.

Syncing Calendar

1 In Home Screen, Calendar

･ Calendar opens.

2 → Calendars to display 3 Select items to sync

･ Sync settings are made.

Using Clock

Set alarms and check world times.

Setting Alarms

1 In Home Screen, Clock

･ Clock opens.

2 Alarm tab

･ Alarm window appears.

3 → Set items → DONE

･ Alarm is set.

･ At the alarm time, tablet sounds alarm and vibrates.

Note

 Toggling Alarm On/Off

In alarm window,

･ Tap to toggle on (

 Stopping an Alarm

During alarm, Drag Close right

 Setting Whether Tablet Sounds Alarm and Vibrates in Silent Mode

In alarm window,

･ Tap to toggle set (

or for alarm

) or off ( ).

→ Alarm in silent mode ( )

) or canceled ( ).

Using World Clock

1 In Home Screen, Clock

･ Clock opens.

2 World clock tab

･ World clock window appears.

3 → Tap city

･ City is added.

Note

 Selecting and Deleting Cities

In world clock window, Touch & Hold city → Remove city → OK

 Changing Sort Order of Cities

In world clock window,

REARRANGE

→ Rearrange → Drag to new position →

Using Stopwatch

1 In Home Screen, Clock

･ Clock opens.

2 Stopwatch tab

･ Stopwatch window appears.

3 Start

･ Timing starts.

4 Stop

･ Time is shown.

Note

 Resetting Timing Result

After timing, Reset

 Timing Laps

While timing, Lap

･ To reset lap times, after timing, Tap Reset.

Using Timer

1 In Home Screen, Clock

･ Clock opens.

2 Timer tab

･ Timer window appears.

3 Set time → Start

･ Countdown starts.

･ After time elapses, tablet sounds alarm and/or vibrates. To stop countdown, Tap

Reset.

Note

 Changing Alarm Tone

In timer window,

→ Tap alarm tone → APPLY

Using YouTube

View a variety of video contents uploaded to YouTube, and upload videos from tablet.

Viewing Videos

1 In Home Screen, Google → YouTube

･ YouTube opens.

･ If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

2 Tap video

･ Video plays.

･ Tap Display while a video is playing for play/pause.

Note

 Uploading Videos

In YouTube window, Uploads →

･ If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

･ Set a YouTube account beforehand.

→ Tap video → Enter title, etc. → UPLOAD

Music Files

Playing Music Files

The following file formats are supported.

 MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR-NB, OGG, MIDI

1 In Home Screen, Music

･ Library opens.

2 Tap category → Tap song

･ Song plays.

Note

 Tap music image for Player window.

Player Window Layout

Return to library

Music image

Add/delete favorites

Toggle shuffle playback, repeat all, repeat song, and normal playback

Show list of played songs, albums, playlists

Song name / album name / artist name

Lyrics

Drag to move anywhere in song

Volume bar

Play next song

Pause/play

Play previous song / play current song from beginning

Creating Playlists

1 In Home Screen, Music

･ Library opens.

2 Show music category to add from in Library 3 → Add to playlist 4 Select songs to add → ADD 5 Create new playlist → Enter playlist name → Save

･ Playlist is created and music is added.

Note

 Adding Current Song to Playlist

In Player window,

･ Music is added to playlist.

→ Add to playlist → Select playlist

Using Notes

Quickly create often-used text, memos, etc.

Creating a Note

1 In Home Screen, Tools → Notes

･ Notes opens.

2 → Enter content →

･ Note is saved.

Viewing Notes

1 In Home Screen, Tools → Notes

･ Notes opens.

2 Tap note

･ Note opens.

Note

 Editing Notes

In note list, Tap note → Tap note area

･ Editing starts.

 Deleting Notes

In note list,

→ Select note → DELETE → Delete

Recording/Playing Back Audio

Record audio from conferences and interviews for playback. Audio files are saved to

internal storage.

Recording Audio

1 In Home Screen, Tools → Sound Recorder

･ Sound Recorder opens.

･ Recording starts.

3 to end recording

･ Recording ends.

Playing Back Previous Audio Recordings

1 In Sound Recorder,

･ File list opens.

2 Tap file

･ Playback starts.

Note

 Deleting Files

In file list,

 Sending Files

In file list,

prompts

→ Select file → → OK

→ Select file → → Tap send method → Follow onscreen

 Viewing Details of File

In file list,

Using Tablet as Magnifier

Use Rear Camera for magnifying objects.

1 In Home Screen, Tools → Magnifier

･ Magnifier opens.

2 Hold Rear Camera up to object and view in Display

･ Object is shown enlarged.

9 Customizing

Change the Wallpaper in Home Screen, widget settings, and notification tone.

Changing Themes

Several themes are available on tablet for easily changing the Display design.

1 In Home Screen, Themes 2 Tap theme → APPLY

･ Theme is changed.

Adding Widgets to Home Screen

Add calendar, bookmark, and other widgets to Home Screen.

1 Touch & Hold open area of Home Screen

･ Option menu for Home Screen opens.

2 Widgets

･ Widget edit window opens.

3 Touch & Hold widget → Drag to location

･ Widget is added to Home Screen.

Adding Home Screen Pages

1 Touch & Hold open area of Home Screen

･ Option menu for Home Screen opens.

2 Thumbnails

･ Thumbnails edit window opens.

･ Page is added to Home Screen.

Note

 In thumbnails edit window, Tap

 Moving Home Screen Pages

In thumbnails edit window, Touch & Hold page → Drag to location

to delete pages.

Changing Notification Tones

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Sound 2 Other notification tone → Tap tone → APPLY

･ Notification tone is changed.

Changing Font Sizes

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Display 2 Font size → Tap size

･ Font size is set.

Adjusting Display Brightness

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Display 2 Brightness → Drag slider left/right to adjust → OK

･ Tap Automatic brightness to set brightness automatically based on surrounding

brightness.

10 File Sharing

Sharing Files with Wi-Fi Direct

Use a Wi-Fi network to connect with wireless devices. Once connected, files can be

quickly shared.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → for Wi-Fi ( )

･ Wi-Fi is enabled.

･ Tap

2 Wi-Fi

･ Wi-Fi settings appear.

3 Wi-Fi direct

･ Wi-Fi Direct settings open.

･ Only either Wi-Fi Direct or Wi-Fi can be used at any one time.

4 Tap device to connect 5 Permit connection on other device

･ Devices are connected.

6 Transfer data from other device

･ Data is received.

to disable Wi-Fi ( ).

Note

 Sending Data

Set the application to send by Wi-Fi Direct → Tap other device receiving data

 Ending Wi-Fi Direct Connection

In Wi-Fi Direct settings, Tap connected device → OK

 Files can be shared without pairing the other device if it is on the same network and

has Wi-Fi Direct enabled.

Sharing Files with Bluetooth®

1 In Home Screen, Settings → for Bluetooth ( )

･ Bluetooth® is enabled.

･ Tap

to disable Bluetooth® ( ).

mode

microSD Card and computer.

2 Bluetooth

･ Bluetooth® settings open.

3 SEARCH FOR DEVICES

･ Found Bluetooth® devices appear in AVAILABLE DEVICES.

4 Tap device to pair/connect 5 Follow onscreen prompts

･ Name of paired/connected Bluetooth® device appears in PAIRED DEVICES.

･ If necessary, enter Bluetooth

passkey must be entered on any two devices exchanging data.

See the device user guide for the Bluetooth

passkey (authentication code). The same Bluetooth®

passkey.

6 Send data from other device → Accept

･ Data is received.

Note

 Sending Data

Set the application to send by Bluetooth

 Unpairing Devices

In Bluetooth

･ Available when connected to Bluetooth

settings, for paired device → Unpair

→ Tap other device receiving data

-compatible device.

Sharing Files by Computer

Use Micro USB Cable (sold separately) to connect tablet with a computer. Follow

onscreen prompts to select a connection method for sharing files.

Connection

Media device

(MTP)

Function Ste ps

View and manage files in

internal storage and microSD

Card from a computer.

Click new drive name appearing

on computer. Transfer files

between internal storage or

computer.

Card is installed in tablet.

View and manage multimedia

files in internal storage and

microD Card from a computer

using Windows Media Player 11

or later.

Activate Windows Media Player

on computer. Follow onscreen

prompts on tablet to transfer

multimedia files between internal

storage or microSD Card and

USB flash

drive

View and manage files saved

on microSD Card from a

computer.

 Available when microSD

Click new drive name appearing

on computer. Transfer files

between microSD Card and

computer.

11 Contacts

Adding Contacts

Use the Contacts application to manage contacts information including names, phone

numbers, and email addresses.

1 In Home Screen, Contacts

･ Contacts opens.

･ If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

3 Enter required items

･ Tap to delete a selected item’s entry field.

･ Tap

in Name field to enter a name prefix, middle name, etc.

･ Tap Mobile or Home for entry fields to select labels (categories).

･ Tap Add another field to add an address, notes, etc.

4 SAV E

Syncing Contacts

Sync contacts saved to a Gmail or Exchange account with tablet.

1 In Home Screen, Settings 2 Tap account type in ACCOUNTS field → Tap account to sync 3 Tap Sync Contacts

･ Sync settings are made.

Note

 If no account is listed for syncing with tablet, Tap Add account and add an account.

Accounts are synced automatically once the account is added.

Importing Contacts

Import contacts from microSD Card.

1 In Home Screen, Contacts

･ Contacts opens.

2 → Import/Export → Select where to import to → Follow

onscreen prompts

･ Contacts are imported.

Backing Up Contacts

Back up contacts to internal storage or microSD Card as a precaution to contacts being

accidently erased or lost.

1 In Home Screen, Contacts

･ Contacts opens.

2 → Import/Export → Export to storage → Export → Tap

contacts → OK

･ Contacts are exported.

Sharing Contacts

Use email and Bluetooth® to share contacts saved in tablet.

1 In Home Screen, Contacts

･ Contacts opens.

2 Tap contact to share → → Share → Tap application → Follow

onscreen prompts

･ Contact is sent.

12 Tablet Settings

Wi-Fi Settings

Select from detected Wi-Fi networks.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → for Wi-Fi ( )

･ Wi-Fi is enabled.

･ Tap

2 Wi-Fi

･ Wi-Fi settings appear.

3 Tap access point → Enter password → Connect

･ Tablet is connected.

･ 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, inquire about the password with your ISP.

･ Omit password entry for unprotected access points.

Note

 If both a Wi-Fi network and a mobile network are available, tablet connects to the Wi-Fi

network first. If W i-Fi becomes disconnected, tablet connects to the mobile network.

 To connect to a Wi-Fi network that uses a hidden SSID ,

required network information (SSID etc.) to connect.

 Using WPS (push-button) to Connect

In Wi-Fi settings,

→ OK

 Using WPS (WPS PIN) to Connect

In Wi-Fi settings,

access point

 Connecting to W i-Fi Direct-Capable Device to Transfer Data

In Wi-Fi settings, Wi-Fi direct → Tap device → Permit connection on other

device

to disable Wi-Fi ( ).

→ Add network → Enter

→ WPS Push Button → Press push-button on access point

→ Input WPS PIN → Enter WPS PIN shown on tablet in

Item

Description

connections

a Wi-Fi connection is poor.

Install certificates

Install Wi-Fi authentication certificates.

IP address

Check IP address.

Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

Make detailed W i-Fi settings. Settable items are the following.

Network

notification

Keep Wi-Fi on

during sleep

Avoid poor

MAC address Check MAC address.

Set whether tablet notifies that an available access point is

detected.

 Add a checkmark so that tablet makes this notification when

Wi-Fi is enabled and tablet is not connected to an access

point.

Set whether W i-Fi connection is maintained even while tablet

Display is off.

Set whether to switch automatically to a mobile network when

1 In Wi-Fi settings, → Advanced

･ Advanced settings open.

2 Check/set each item

･ Check or make detailed settings.

Bluetooth Settings

Connect to a Bluetooth®-compatible mobile phone to transfer data, or connect a headset

or other handsfree device. First, enable Bluetooth

settings.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → for Bluetooth ( )

･ Bluetooth® is enabled.

･ Tap

to disable Bluetooth® ( ).

2 Bluetooth

･ Bluetooth® settings open.

, and then make settings in Bluetooth

Pairing/Connecting

Pair or connect with another device for data transfers.

1 In Bluetooth

settings, SEARCH FOR DEVICES

･ Found Bluetooth® devices appear in AVAILABLE DEVICES.

2 Tap device to pair/connect 3 Follow onscreen prompts

･ Name of paired/connected Bluetooth® device appears in PAIRED DEVICES.

･ If necessary, enter Bluetooth

passkey must be entered on any two devices exchangi ng data. See the device

user guide for the Bluetooth

Note

 Changing Tablet Name

In Bluetooth

settings, → Rename tablet → Enter name → Rename

 Setting Time that Tablet is Visible to Other Devices

In Bluetooth

settings, → Visibility timeout → Tap setting

 Viewing Files Received by Bluetooth

In Bluetooth

settings, → Show received files → Follow onscreen prompts

 Changing Names of Paired Devices

In Bluetooth

settings, for paired device → Rename → Enter name → OK

･ Emoji are not available.

･ Available when connected to a Bluetooth

 Unpairing Devices

In Bluetooth

settings, for paired device → Unpair

･ Available when connected to Bluetooth

passkey (authentication code). The same Bluetooth®

passkey.

-compatible device.

Sending Data

Send data including contacts, photos, and videos to another Bluetooth®-compatible

device.

Enable Bluetooth

on tablet and pair with other device beforehand.

1 On the application’s menu, Bluetooth 2 Tap other device

Item

Description

Data roaming

Set whether to enable data transmission during roaming.

Network Mode

Set type of networks to connect to.

reminder

disconnected.

(network); use to manually connect to a carrier.

･ After operating other device to receive data, data is sent.

･ After data is sent,

appears in Notification Bar.

Receiving Data

Enable Bluetooth® on tablet and pair with other device beforehand.

1 Send data from other device

･ appears in Notification Bar, and screen indicating a fil e was forwarded appears.

2 Accept

･ Data is received.

･ After data is received,

appears in Notification Bar.

Mobile Network Settings

Set network, carrier, etc. Settable items are the following.

Data service Set whether to enable data transmission via mobile networks.

Network switch

Enable always-on

mobile data

Access Point

Names

Network operators Tablet is set by default to connect to an appropriate carrier

Set whether to switch to a mobile network if Wi-Fi is

Set whether to always enable data access via mobile

networks.

Add, edit, and delete access points.

Also, switch access points.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Mobile networks

･ Mobile network settings open.

2 Set each item

･ Settings are made.

Item

Description

Airplane mode

Disable all signal-emitting functions. Tablet remains on.

Data usage

For details, see “Data Usage Operations” (p. 82).

Item

Description

Mobile data

Set whether to enable data transmission.

limit

More Settings

Set operation of other functions. S ettable items are the following.

Default SMS app Set application to use for SMS.

VPN Add a VPN.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → More

･ More settings open.

2 Set each item

･ Settings are made.

Data Usage Operations

Check data transmission usage and limit usage. Settable items are the following.

Set mobile data

Set an upper limit and alert data level for data usage.

Tap an application name to view details for the application.

Item

Description

Wallpaper

Set Wallpaper in Home Screen.

Smart Back Light

Set tablet not to enter sleep mode while held.

Sleep

Set time until Display turns off after period of no operation.

Data usage cycle Set a reset date for data usage.

 Tap Data usage cycle field → Change cycle → Select

reset date → Tap Set to set reset data and change data

usage cycle.

 Data usage for up to one month previous is viewable after a

reset.

 Drag vertical bars on graph to view applications transmitting

data during the specified period and data usage.

 The orange horizontal bar is an alert data usage, and the

red horizontal bar is a limit data usage. Drag right end of

bars to move up/down. When data usage reaches these

values, alert appears or transmission becomes limited.

 The red horizontal bar is available when Set mobile data

limit is enabled.



1 In More settings, Data usage

･ Data usage settings open.

2 Set/check each item

･ Check or make data usage settings.

Display Settings

Set Wallpaper, Display brightness, etc. Settable items are the following.

Brightness Set Display brightness.

Daydream Enable/disable screensaver, set activation conditions, etc.

Font size Set size of onscreen text.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Display

･ Display settings open.

2 Set each item

･ Settings are made.

Item

Description

Volume

Set volume of notification tone, alarm, etc.

Silent mode

Place tablet in silent mode.

tone

SWS mode

Toggle SWS sound mode on/off.

Touch sounds

Set whether operation tones sound when menu Tapped.

Vibrate on touch

Set whether tablet vibrates when , , , etc. Tapped.

Item

Description

Tablet storage

View total and available space in internal storage.

storage.

storage

Sound Settings

Set silent mode, ringtone, operational tones, etc. Settable items are the following.

Vibrate in silent

mode

Other notification

Screen lock sound Set whether tone sounds when screen locked/unlocked.

Screenshot tone Set whether tone sounds when screenshot captured.

Set whether tablet vibrates in silent mode.

Set normally-used notification tone.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Sound

･ Sound settings open.

2 Set each item

･ Settings are made.

Note

 SWS (Super W ide Sound) is an originally-developed sound mode by Huawei. Enable

SWS during video and music playback for expansive sound.

Storage Settings

Check internal storage and microSD Card memory space, erase data, and mount

microSD Card. Settable items are the following.

Total space View total and available space in internal storage or USB

Erase internal

Initialize internal storage.

Erase SD card

Initialize microSD Card.

USB storage

Item

Description

Access my location

Permit applications to use location information.

Unmount SD card /

Mount SD card

Mount or unmount microSD Card.

Unmount USB

storage / Mount

Erase USB storage Initialize USB storage.

Mount or unmount USB storage.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Storage

･ Storage settings open.

2 Check/set each item

･ Check or make storage settings.

Battery Settings

Set battery level indication, and view battery draw and usage times.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Battery

･ Battery settings open.

2 Tap each item

･ View battery powering.

Note

 Tap Remaining battery percentage in battery settings for battery level indication in

Status Bar.

Location Access Settings

Enable location information. Settable items are the following.

Location mode Set mode for obtaining l ocation.

Google Location

Reporting

This function allows Google to regularly save and use latest

current location for devices linked to a Google account.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Location access

･ Location access settings open.

Item

Description

Screen lock

Set screen lock.

Huawei unlock screen.

Liveness check

Set whether blinking is required for race recognition.

visible

than Not locked)

Owner info

Set whether owner information appears on locked screen.

lock

administrators

Unknown sources

Allow installation of applications from unknown sources.

2 Set each item

･ Settings are made.

Security Settings

Set screen lock, SIM card lock, etc. Settable items are the following.

 Appearing items differ depending on Screen lock setting.

Notification panel Set whether Notifications Window can be accessed from

Improve face

matching

Make pattern

Dual clocks Set two clocks (Japan and roaming destination) to appear on

Automatically lock Set time until screen locks after Display turns off after period of

Power button

instantly locks

device

Set up SIM card

SD card lock Set whether to lock microSD Card.

Make passwords

visible

Device

Increase the accuracy of face recognition.

Set whether traced pattern is visible when unlocking screen.

locked screen during roaming. (Screen lock is setting other

no operation.

Set whether screen can be locked by Power Key.

Set microSIM card lock.

Set whether entered characters are visible when entering

password.

View or deactivate device administrators.

Storage type

Credentials are maintained in internal storage.

Trusted credentials

Show trusted credentials.

Clear credentials

Delete all certificates.

Item

Description

Backup account

Set a Google account for backing up settings and data to.

reinstalling an application.

downloaded applications and restore tablet to defaults.

Veri fy apps Disallow installation of applications that may be harmful or

show warning before installation.

Install from SD

card

Install encrypted certificates from microSD Card.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Security

･ Security settings open.

2 Set each item

･ Settings are made.

Backup & Reset

Set data backup or reset tablet.

Back up my data Set whether to back up settings and data from Google

services and third-part applications to a Google server.

Automatic restore Set whether to restore backed up settings and data when

Factory data reset Erase all data on tablet including set Google accounts and

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Backup & reset

･ Backup & reset settings open.

2 Set each item

･ Settings are made.

Note

 Back up all important data before initiali zing data.

Adding Accounts

Add or create new accounts, and sync accounts.

Item

Description

RUNNING

Check running applications.

ALL

Check all applicati ons.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Add account

･ Add account settings open.

2 Tap account to add → Follow onscreen prompts

･ Account is added.

Note

 Setting Applications to Sync per Each Account

In add account settings, Tap account type → Tap account to sync → Select

items to s ync

･ Tap item to toggle enabled (

)/disabled ( ).

Adding a Google Account

Add a Google account to tablet.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Add account

･ Add account settings open.

2 Google → Existing or New 3 Follow onscreen prompts

･ Google account is saved.

Managing Applications

Check installed and running applications. Settable items are the following.

DOWNLOADED Check downloaded applications.

ON SD CARD Check applications on microSD Card.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Manage apps

･ Manage apps opens.

2 Check each item

･ Check applications.

Item

Description

time

Available when Automatic date and time is disabled ( ).

Available when Automatic time zone is disabled ( ).

Email Settings

Save accounts to the Email application.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Email

･ Email settings open.

2 Follow onscreen prompts

･ Email account is saved.

Note

 After saving an email account, email account settings open.

Suspend Button Settings

Set whether to use the Suspend Button.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Suspend button

･ Suspend Button settings open.

2 ( )

･ Suspend Button is enabled.

･ Tap

to disable Suspend Button ( ).

Date & Time Settings

Make date and time settings. Settable items are the following.

Automatic date and

Set date Set the date manually.

Set time Set the time manually.

Automatic time

zone

Select time zone Set the time zone manually.

Set the date and time automaticall y.

Available when Automatic date and time is disabled (

Set whether to use the time zone provided by the network.

Use 24-hour format

Set whether to show 24-hour time.

Select date format

Set the date formatting.

Item

Description

Language

Set display language.

Spelling correction

Set whether to check spelling when entering text.

Personal dictionary

Save words to a user dictionary.

Google Keyboard

Set operation of Google Keyboard.

Huawei

output

Pointer speed

Set speed of mouse/trackpad.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Date & time

･ Date and time settings open.

2 Set each item

･ Settings are made.

Language & Input Settings

Make settings for display language and text input. Settable items are the following.

 Appearing items differ depending on how tablet is being used.

Default Set the input method to use.

Android Keyboard

(AOSP)

Set operation of Android Keyboard (AOSP).

FSKAREN for

Google voice

typing

Voice search Make advanced settings for voice searching.

Tex t -to-speech

Set operation of FSKAREN for Huawei.

Set whether to use voice input.

Make advanced settings for text-to-speech.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Language & input

･ Language and input settings open.

2 Set each item

･ Settings are made.

Item

Description

that reads out information on the screen.

Captions

Set whether to show captions.

Auto-rotate screen

Set whether to automatically rotate the screen.

Speak passwords

Set whether passwords are speech-output.

Touch & hold delay

Set delay for Touching & Holding Display.

Item

Description

Model number

Check model number.

CPU

Check CPU.

Accessibility Settings

Make settings for user accessibility. Settable items are the following.

TalkBack Set TalkBack.

 TalkBack is a screen reader to assist the visually-impaired

Magnification

gestures

Large text Set whether to enlarge onscreen text.

Accessibility

shortcut

Tex t -to-speech

output

1 As of December 2014, no Japanese-language support.

Set whether to enlarge or shrink the screen by Tapping Display

three times.

Set whether accessibility functions are available through

shortcuts.

Make settings for text-to-speech.

1 In Home Screen, Settings → Accessibility

･ Accessibility settings open.

2 Set each item

･ Settings are made.

･ If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

About Tablet

Check tablet status. Viewable/settable items are the following.

System updates Make system update settings.

RAM Check RAM.

Tablet storage

Check internal storage.

Resolution

Check resolution.

Android version

Check Android version.

Kernel version

Check kernel version.

Build number

Check build number.

Approval

Check certification.

Information

Legal information

Check legal information.

Emotion UI version Check Emotion UI version.

Baseband version Check baseband version.

Status Check tablet status.

Terminal Device

Check nameplate information.

1 In Home Screen, Settings→ About tablet

･ Tablet information opens.

2 Check/set each item

･ Check or set tablet information.

Note

 Available options are intended for developers. Do not change the settings unless you

are developing applications, etc.; may result in tablet malfunction.

In Home Screen, Settings → About tablet → Tap Build number seven times

･ Then, in Home Screen, Settings → Developer options to access developer options.

Symptom

To check/remedy

being edited will be erased.

may be deleted.

13 Troubleshooting

If symptoms continue even after checking, contact a nearby SoftBank Shop or Customer

Service (p.96).

Freezes/operation unstable  Power tablet off then back on. If tablet cannot be

powered off, Long-Press Power Key for 13

seconds to restart tablet. Any data that was

Operation unstable after

installing new application

 A newly installed application may be the cause.

Uninstall the application in safe mode (p. 30). To

power tablet on in safe mode:

Long-Press Power Key (1 second or more) →

Touch & Hold Power off → Confirm

indication and Tap OK

 When powered on in safe mode, “Safe mode”

appears at lower left.

 Restarting tablet while in safe mode powers

tablet on in normal mode.

 Before powering tablet on in safe mode, be sure

to back up required data.

 When powered on in safe mode, added widgets

Reset to default

depletes battery quickly.

installed.

Cannot use email/Internet  Check whether in location with poor signal or out

of service area.

 Power tablet off then back on.

 Is tablet in airplane mode? To check whether

airplane mode is enabled:

In Home Screen, Settings → More →

Airplane mode (

 Is data transmission disabled? To check whether

data transmission is enabled:

In Home Screen, Settings → Mobile

networks → Data service (

 Is a disabled access point set? To return to initial

settings:

In Home Screen, Settings → Mobile

networks → Access Point Names →

Battery depletes quickly  Has tablet been in location with poor signal or

out of service area for a long period? Using

tablet where signal is poor or out of service area

Cannot install application  Applications cannot be installed with only little

space in internal storage or on microSD Card.

Check available space (p.84).

 Applications not supported by tablet cannot be

)

→

Cannot unlock screen  Power tablet off then back on.

Item

Description

Weight

Approx. 640 g (with Internal Battery)

Approx. 600 hours (4G)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 257.4 × 176 × 9.9 mm

2.3 W (4G)

uplink

14 Specifications

Tablet

Continuous Standby Time Approx. 700 hours (3G, GSM)

Charging Time Approx. 320 minutes

Maximum Output 2.1 W (3G)

1.3 W (GSM 1800/1900)

1.3 W (GSM 900)

Maximum Transmission

Speed

1 Provided on a best-effort basis; transmission speed may decrease or transmission may become

unavailable due to traffic conditions, network environment, etc.

2 Depending on area, maximum downlink speed is set to 75 Mbps or 37.5 Mbps, and maximum uplink

speed to 25 Mbps. For Network coverage information, see SoftBank Mobile Website.

3 Maximum transmission speed varies by area.

Note

 Voice calling, video calling, and 64 K digital data transmission are unsupported.

SoftBank 4G LT E : (FDD-LT E )112.5 Mbps

downlink / 37.5 Mbps

SoftBank 3G: 21 Mbps

2, 3

in uplink

in downlink / 5.7 Mbps3 in

2, 3

SoftBank Customer Support

Koshinetsu Area

Kansai Area

06-7669-0180

Smartphone Technical Support Center

From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at 0800-1700-151

SoftBank Mobile Global Call Center

If tablet is lost/stolen, call this number immediately (international charges apply)

15 Customer Service

For SoftBank tablet or service information, call General Information. For repairs, call

Customer Assistance.

General Information

From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 157

From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at

Customer Assistance (Repairs/Lost Tablets)

From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 11 3

From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at

If you cannot reach a toll free number, use the number (charges apply) below for your

service area:

Hokkaido Area, Tohoku Area,

Hokuriku Area, Kanto &

Tokai Area 052-388-2002

0800-919-0157

0800-919-011 3

022-380-4380

Chugoku Area & Shikoku Area,

Kyushu & Okinawa Area

For tablet operation assistance

From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 151

From outside Japan, dial +81-92-687-0025 (toll free from SoftBank handsets)

092-687-0010

THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSE ONLY, AND DOES NOT

CONSTITUTE ANY KIND OF WARRANTIES.

1st edition, published by SoftBank Mobile Corp., February 2015

Manufacturer: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

SoftBank 402HW User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Introduction

Parts & Functions

Installing USIM Card/microSD Card

Handling USIM Card

Charging with AC Charger (Optional Accessory)

Charging

Home Screen

Main Notification & Status Indicators

Frequently-Used Keys

Operations in Home Screen

2 Text Entry

Keyboards

10 Key Keyboard Layout

QWERTY Keyboard Layout

Japanese Syllabary Keyboard Layout

Entering Hiragana

10 Key Keyboard

QWERTY Keyboard

Japanese Syllabary Keyboard

Entering Kanji

Entering Katakana

Entering Alphabet

Flick Input

Pasting Cut or Copied Text

Making Text Entry Settings

3 Internet Connectivity

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network (WPS)

4 Tethering Option

About Tethering Option

Starting Up Tethering Option

How to Use Tethering Option (Japanese)

5 Applications

Applications List

Installing Applications

Erasing Application Cache

Uninstalling Applications

6 Messaging

Types of Mail

S! Mail

Gmail

Email

S! Mail Initial Setup

Folder List/Thread List

Switching between Folder List and Thread List

Folder List

Thread List

Sending S! Mail/SMS

Sending S! Mail

Sending SMS

Sending Decore Mail by S! Mail

Using a Template

Decorating S! Mail

Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS

Opening New S! Mail/SMS

Retrieving S! Mail/SMS Manually

Retrieving Server Mail

Replying to S! Mail/SMS

Forwarding S! Mail/SMS

Managing S! Mail/SMS

Viewing S! Mail/SMS

Folder List

S! Mail/SMS Message List

S! Mail/SMS Message Window

Backing Up S! Mail/SMS Data

Restoring S! Mail/SMS Data

Moving S! Mail/SMS Data (Export)

Moving S! Mail/SMS Data (Import)

Operations When Creating S! Mail/SMS

Switching to S! Mail

Switching to SMS

Attaching Files

Specify Date/Time to Send

Entering Emoji Pictograms

Previewing before Sending

Setting Priority Levels