Sony SO-03F User Guide

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
14.4
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of "SO-03F".
For proper use of the SO-03F, read this manual carefully before and while you use the SO-03F.

About manuals of SO-03F

In addition to this manual, the operations of SO-03F are described in "
Guide)" (in Japanese only) and "Instruction Manual" application of the terminal (in Japanese only).
●"クイックスタートガイド
(Supplied accessories)
The initial operations and settings after purchasing the terminal, screen view contents and operations of main function are explained.
"Instruction Manual" (Application of the terminal)
Operations and settings of each function are explained. To use "Instruction Manual" application, from the Home screen, When using for the first time, download and install the application according to the onscreen instructions. If you uninstall "Instruction Manual" application, access to Google Play from Play Store to download it again. From the Home screen, Tap [Play Store], search " application to select, then install it following the onscreen instructions. You can use the application as an electronic book. You can also shift to actual operations by tapping the description in the contents or view reference contents.
クイックスタートガイド
(Quick Start Guide)"
u
[Instruction Manual].
取扱説明書
(Instruction Manual)"
(Quick Start
"Instruction Manual" (PDF file)
Operations and settings of each function are exp lain ed. It can b e down load ed fro m NTT DOCOM O website. https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/support/ trouble/manual/download/index.html
* You can download the latest information of "
イックスタートガイド
URL and contents are subject to change without prior notice.
Note
Reproduction or reprint of all or part of this manual without prior permission is prohibited.
Important information for SO-03F is posted in the following website. Be sure to check before using. http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/support/use_support/ product/so-03f/ (In Japanese only)
(Quick Start Guide)". The

Operation descriptions

In this manual, each key (key icon) operation is described with selection operations of the icons or function items on the touch screen are described as follows.
From the Home screen,
u
[About phone].
Touch and hold an icon.
Information
In this manual, the instructions are described with the default Home screen. If you set the other application to the home screen, the operations may differ from the descriptions.
Display examples and illustrations used in this manual are just images for explanations and may be different from actual ones.
In this manual, the easier procedure is described for the functions and settings which have multiple operating procedures.
Please note that "SO-03F" is called "the terminal" in this manual.
In this manual, explanations for "docomo" as Home screen are provided (P.59).
P, k, x, y, r
Description Operation
From the Home screen, tap (Apps button), and then tap
u
[Settings]
"Settings" on the next screen and "About phone" on the following screen in order.
Keep touching an icon longer (1­2 seconds).
. And
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Supplied accessories

SO-03F (with warranty)
Desktop Holder SO20 (with warranty)
クイックスタートガイド
(Quick Start Guide)
(In Japanese only)
のご利用にあたっての注意事項
SO-03F
安全上/取り扱い上のご注意
(Notes on usage Safety/Handling precautions) (In Japanese only)
TV/Mobacas antenna cable SO02
For optional accessories compatible with the terminal (optional) , refer to NTT DOCOMO website. https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/product/ option/ (In Japanese only)
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Contents

Supplied accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About using the terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Precautions (Always follow these
directions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Handling precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Waterproofness/Dustproofness . . . . . 22
Before Using the Terminal . . . 28
Part names and functions................................................28
docomo mini UIM card ..................................................... 29
Charging.....................................................................................31
Turning power on/off......................................................... 36
Initial settings........................................................................... 37
Basic operations.....................................................................38
Notification LED .....................................................................42
Status bar ................................................................................... 42
Notification panel .................................................................45
Home screen............................................................................ 46
Xperia™ Application screen .......................................... 52
Task manager...........................................................................57
Switching Home application.........................................59
Searching information in the terminal and web
pages ............................................................................................ 59
Character entry....................................................................... 60
Setting character entry...................................................... 66
docomo LIVE UX . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Home screen............................................................................ 67
Managing the Home screen ..........................................67
Application screen................................................................ 70
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Making/Receiving a call .................................................... 73
Operations during a call ................................................... 76
Call history................................................................................. 77
Call settings .............................................................................. 79
Phonebook ............................................................................... 81
Mail/Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . 86
docomo mail ........................................................................... 86
Message (SMS)........................................................................ 86
Email.............................................................................................. 89
Gmail............................................................................................. 93
Early Warning "Area Mail"................................................. 93
Browser........................................................................................ 95
Apps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
dmenu......................................................................................... 98
dmarket....................................................................................... 98
Play Store ................................................................................... 98
Osaifu-Keitai ............................................................................. 99
Mobacas .................................................................................. 103
TV ................................................................................................. 109
FM radio................................................................................... 114
Camera ..................................................................................... 115
Album ....................................................................................... 128
YouTube .................................................................................. 130
Media Player.......................................................................... 130
Location services................................................................ 132
Schedule.................................................................................. 135
Alarm & clock........................................................................ 136
docomo backup................................................................. 138

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Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Viewing the setting menu............................................ 141
WIRELESS & NETWORKS ................................................. 141
DEVICE....................................................................................... 151
PERSONAL............................................................................... 158
ACCOUNTS............................................................................. 165
SYSTEM ..................................................................................... 167
File management . . . . . . . . . . 169
Storage structure................................................................ 169
File operation........................................................................ 171
Data communication . . . . . . . 173
Bluetooth function............................................................ 173
NFC communication........................................................ 175
External device connection . 178
Connecting to PC............................................................... 178
Connecting DLNA device ............................................. 180
Connecting to other devices...................................... 182
International roaming . . . . . . 183
Overview of International roaming (WORLD
WING)......................................................................................... 183
Available overseas service ............................................ 183
Checking before overseas use ................................... 184
Making/Receiving a call in the country you stay
....................................................................................................... 187
International roaming settings.................................. 189
After returning to Japan................................................. 190
Appendix/Index . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Troubleshooting................................................................. 191
スマートフォンあんしん遠隔サポート
Anshin Remote Support) .............................................. 198
Warranty and After Sales Services ........................... 199
Software update................................................................. 202
Upgrade Android software.......................................... 206
Connecting to a PC to upgrade................................ 209
Main specification ............................................................. 210
Certificate and compliance ......................................... 215
Specific Absorption Rate of Mobile Phone, etc.
....................................................................................................... 216
End User Licence Agreement .................................... 228
Export Controls and Regulations ............................. 228
Intellectual Property Right ........................................... 229
SIM unlock.............................................................................. 232
Index .......................................................................................... 233
(Smartphone
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Contents/Precautions

About using the terminal

The terminal supports LTE, W-CDMA, GSM/
GPRS and Wireless LAN Systems.
Because a terminal operates using radio
frequencies, it cannot be used inside a tunnel,
underground, in a building or other locations
where radio waves do not reach the terminal,
in locations with weak radio wave condition,
or out of Xi/FOMA service area. The services
may not be available on high upper floors of
high-rise apartments or buildings, even if you
can see no obstructions around you. On
occasion, your calls may become
disconnected even in areas with strong radio
wave condition, even if you are not moving, or
even if there are 4-signal icon in the terminals
display.
Because your terminal uses radio waves to
communicate, it is possible that a third party
may attempt to tap your calls. However, the
LTE, W-CDMA, GSM/GPRS system
automatically scrambles all calls through a
private call feature. Therefore, even if third
party successfully intercepts your call, they
will only hear noise.
The terminal operates on radio frequencies by converting voice into digital signals. If the caller moves into an area of adverse radio wave condition, the digital signal may not be restored accurately, and the voice received in the call may differ slightly from the actual voice.
Note down the information saved in the terminal in a separate note on a regular basis or save to an external recording medium such as a microSD card or PC. Note that DOCOMO assumes no responsibility for any loss of saved contents of data resulting from malfunction, repair, changing of the model or other handling of the terminal.
As with PCs, some user-installed applications may disrupt the stability of the terminal performance, or unexpectedly transmit information via the Internet causing improper use of your location information as well as personal information recorded on the terminal. Therefore, verify the supplier and operating conditions of the applications to be used before using them.
This terminal has FOMA Plus-Area and FOMA HIGH-SPEED Area support.
The terminal does not support i-mode sites (programs) or i-
D
ppli.
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The terminal automatically performs
communication for synchronizing data,
checking the latest software version, maintain
connection with the server, etc. If you
transmit a large amount of data such as
downloading applications or watching video,
a packet communication charge becomes
high. Subscription of packet flat-rate service is
highly recommended.
Depending on the applications or service you
use, packet communication charge may be
applied even in Wi-Fi communication.
Since Mobacas is a service linking
communication, using the service requires
packet communication charge. Subscription
of packet flat-rate service is recommended.
Public mode (Driving mode) is not supported.
Setting the terminal to the silent mode does
not mute sounds for shutter, playback of
video or music, alarm, dial pad touch tones
during a call, sound emitted when tapping
[End call], etc.
The name of the operator is displayed on the
lock screen (P.37).
To check your phone number (own number),
from the Home screen,
u
[Settings]u[About phone]u[Status] to
see "My phone number".
To check the software version, from the Home
screen,
u
[Settings]u[About phone].
If available memory in the microSD card or the terminal is low, running applications may not operate correctly. In that case, delete the saved data.
You can update software on the terminal to the latest one (P.202, P.209).
By upgrading Android software, the operating system (OS) may be version­upgraded for improving the terminal quality. For this reason, you always need to use the latest OS version. And some applications that used in the previous OS version may not be available or some unintended bugs may occur.
You can use the terminal only with docomo mini UIM card. If you have a UIM or FOMA card, bring it to a docomo Shop to replace.
Set password etc. for screen lock to ensure the security of your terminal for its loss (P.162).
If your terminal is lost, change your each account password to invalidate authentication using a PC to prevent other persons from using Google services such as Gmail, Google Play, etc., Facebook, Twitter, etc.
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For services provided by Google, refer to
Google Terms of Service. For other web
services, refer to each terms of service.
Applications and service contents are subject
to change without prior notice.
The terminal supports only sp-mode, mopera
U and Business mopera Internet. Other
providers are not supported.
To use tethering, subscription of sp-mode is
required.
Packet communication charge when using
tethering varies depending on the charging
plan you use. Subscription of packet flat-rate
service is highly recommended.
For details on usage charge, etc., refer to the
following website.
https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/
Display is manufactured by taking advantage
of highly advanced technology but some
dots may be always or never lit. Note that, this
shows characteristics of liquid crystal displays
and not defects in the terminals.
DOCOMO is not liable to any failures or
malfunctions for commercially available
optional equipment.

Safety Precautions (Always follow these directions)

For safe and proper use of the terminal, plea se read the "Safety Precautions" prior to use. Keep the Manual in a safe place for future reference.
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions since they intend to prevent personal injury or property damage.
The following symbols indicate the different levels of injury or damage that may result if the guidelines are not observed and the terminal is used improperly.
Failure to observe these guidelines may
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
immediately result in death or serious injury.
Failure to observe these guidelines may result in death or serious injury.
Failure to observe these guidelines may result in injury and property damage.
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The following symbols indicate specific directions.
Indicates prohibited actions.
Don’t
1. Handling the terminal, adapter, desktop holder, docomo mini UIM card, TV/Mobacas antenna cable (common)
Indicates not to disassemble.
No disassembly
Indicates not to use where it could get wet.
No liquids
Indicates not to handle with wet hands.
No wet hands
Indicates compulsory actions in accordance with instructions.
Do
Indicates to remove the power plug from the outlet.
Unplug
"Safety Precautions" are described in the following categories:
1. Handling the terminal, adapter, desktop holder, docomo mini UIM card, TV/Mobacas antenna
cable (common). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Handling the terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3. Handling adapter or desktop holder. . . . . . . . . 13
4. Handling the docomo mini UIM card . . . . . . . . 14
5. Handling the terminal near electronic medical
equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6. Material list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
DANGER
Do not use, store or leave the equipment in hot places (e.g. by the fire, near a heater,
Don’t
under a kotatsu, in direct sunlight, in a car in the hot sun) (including wearing the equipment by putting in a pocket of clothes etc.).
Doing so may cause fire, burns or injury.
Do not place equipment inside cooking appliance such as a microwave oven or high-
Don’t
pressure containers.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or electric shock.
Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.
No disassembly
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or electric shock.
Do not let the equipment get wet with water, drinking water, urine of pet animals,
No liquids
sweat, etc.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or electric shock. Waterproofness→P.22 "Waterproofness/ Dustproofness"
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Do not allow liquid (water, drinking water, urine of pet animals, perspiration, etc.) to
No liquids
come into the charging jack or microUSB jack.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or electric shock.
Use optional devices specified by NTT DOCOMO for the terminal.
Do
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns, injury or electric shock.
If you notice anything unusual about the equipment such as an unusual odor,
Do
overheating, discoloration or deformation during operation, charging or storage, immediately perform the following measures.
Remove the power plug from the power outlet or cigarette lighter
Power off the terminal
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns, injury or electric shock.
WARNING
Do not subject the equipment to excessive force or throw it.
Dont
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or electric shock.
Do not allow the charging jack, microUSB jack or headset jack to touch conducting
Don’t
foreign substances (a piece of metal, pencil lead, etc.). Never allow these objects to get inside.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or electric shock.
Do not cover or wrap the equipment with a cloth or bedding in use or while charging.
Dont
Doing so may cause fire or burns.
Power off the terminal before you step into a place where flammable gas can leak, such as
Do
gas stations. Stop charging if you charge the battery.
Gas may catch fire. When using Osaifu-Keitai in a place such as a gas station, turn OFF the terminal before using it (When NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock is activated, deactivate it before turning OFF the terminal).
CAUTION
Do not place on an unstable or inclined platform.
Dont
Doing so may cause the device to fall and cause injury.
Do not keep in a place that is very humid, dusty, or subject to high temperature.
Dont
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric shock.
If children use the terminal, parents or guardians should give them the proper
Do
instructions for use. Make sure that they use the terminal as instructed.
Failure to do so may cause injury.
Keep the equipment out of the reach of babies and infants.
Do
Failure to do so may cause accidental swallowing or injury.
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Be careful especially when using the terminal connected to the adapter
Do
continuously for a long time.
If you play a game, watch TV, etc. for a long time while charging, the temperature of the terminal and adapter may rise. If you are directly in contact with hot parts for a long perio d of time, it may caus e your skin to become red, itchy, or develop a rash depending on your physical condition and also it may cause low-temperature burn.
2. Handling the terminal
Type of internal battery for the terminal is as follows.
Display Type of Battery
Li-ion 00 Lithium Ion Battery
DANGER
Do not throw the terminal into fire or apply heat.
Dont
Doing so may cause internal battery to ignite, burst, heat or leak.
Do not put excessive force such as sticking a nail into the terminal, hitting it with a
Don’t
hammer, or stepping on it.
Doing so may cause internal battery to ignite, burst, heat or leak.
If the internal battery fluid etc. contacts eyes, immediately flush the eyes with clean water
Do
and see a doctor right away. Do not rub the eyes.
Failure to do so may cause blindness.
WARNING
Do not turn on the light with the lighting luminescence part close to the eyes.
Don’t
Especially to shoot infants or young children, step away from them 1 m or more.
Doing so may cause blurred vision. Or injury by dazzling eyes or surprising may occur.
Do not allow a foreign substance such as water and other liquids, metal parts, or
Don’t
flammables to get in the docomo mini UIM card or microSD card slot on the terminal.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or electric shock.
Do not turn on the light toward a driver of a car etc.
Dont
Doing so may disturb driving and cause an accident.
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Power off the terminal in a place where the use is prohibited such as in airplane or
Do
hospital.
Failure to do so may affect electronic equipment and electronic medical equipment. Follow the instructions of each medical facility for the use of mobile phones on their premises. Prohibited acts such as mobile phone usage on board an airplane may be punished by law. If usage of mobile phones in an aircraft is admitted by setting airplane mode, etc., use the terminal under the direction of the airline. If the microUSB cable is connected into the microUSB jack for charging etc. with the terminal powered off, the terminal is automatically powered on although the operations are not available. Be careful not to connect the microUSB cable in a place where the use is prohibited such as in an airplane or hospital.
Always keep the terminal away from your ear when you talk setting the hands-free
Do
function. Also, when you play game, play back music, etc. connecting the Earphone/Microphone, etc. to the terminal, adjust the volume adequately.
If the volume is too loud, it may cause difficulty in hearing. Moreover, if you barely hear the surrounding sounds, it may cause an accident.
If you have a weak heart, set the vibrator or ringtone volume carefully.
Do
Failure to do so may affect your heart.
If you are wearing any electronic medical equipment, check with the relevant medical
Do
electronic equipment manufacturer or vendor whether the operation may be affected by radio waves.
The radio waves from the terminal may affect electronic medical equipment.
Power off the terminal near electronic devices or equipment operating on high
Do
precision control or weak signals.
Failure to do so may interfere with the operation of electronic devices or equipment. * The followings are some electronic devices
or equipment that you should be careful of: Hearing aids, implantable cardiac pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator, other electronic medical equipment, fire detector, automatic door, and other automatically controlled devices or equipment. If you use an implantable cardiac pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator, or other electronic medical equipment, check with the relevant medical electronic equipment manufacturer or vendor whether the operation can be affected by radio waves.
Be careful about broken glasses or exposed internal from the terminal if the display or
Do
the camera lens is broken.
Shatterproof film-applied hardened glass is used on the display surface and the acrylic resin is applied on camera lens so as not to be shattered when broken. But they may cause injury if you touch a cut surface or exposed portion mistakenly.
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If the internal battery leaks or gives off a strange smell, immediately remove it from
Do
the vicinity of open flames.
The leaking liquid may ignite fire, catch fire, or explode.
CAUTION
Do not swing the terminal around by holding strap, etc.
Dont
The terminal may hit you or others and cause accident such as injury.
Do not use damaged terminal.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or
Dont
electric shock.
When using the motion sensor, check the safety around you, hold the terminal firmly,
Don’t
and do not shake it unnecessarily.
Failure to do so may cause accident such as injuries.
If the display is mistakenly damaged and when the liquid crystal runs out, do not get
Don’t
it on your skin such as face, hands, etc.
Doing so may cause blindness or injury on your skin. If the liquid crystal gets in your eye or mouth, rinse with clean running water, and get medical treatment immediately. Also, if it gets on your skin or clothes, use something such as alcohol to wipe off and wash it with soap in clear water.
Do not discard the battery together with other garbage.
Dont
Doing so may cause igniting or environmental destruction. Bring the unnecessary terminal into a sales outlet such as docomo Shop. If your local municipality has a battery recycling program, dispose of them as provided for.
To use the terminal in car, check with automobile manufacturer or dealer to
Do
determine how the device is affected by radio waves before using.
In rare cases, using the phone in some vehicle models can cause the vehicle's electronic equipment to malfunction. In that case, stop using the terminal immediately.
The use of the terminal may cause itching, rashes, eczema, or other symptoms
Do
depending on the user's physical condition. Immediately stop using and get medical treatment in such a case.
For material of each part →P. 15 "M at e r ia l l i s t"
When watching the display, take a certain distance from the display in a fully bright
Do
place.
Failure to do so may reduce visual acuity.
If fluid etc. leaks out from the internal battery, do not make the fluid contact with
Do
your skin of face or hands.
Doing so may cause blindness or injury on your skin. If the fluid etc. gets into your eyes or mouth, or contacts skin or clothes, immediately flush the contacted area with clean running water. If the fluid gets into the eyes or mouth, immediately see a doctor after flushing.
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3. Handling adapter or desktop holder
WARNING
Do not use the adapter cord if it gets damaged.
Dont
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric shock.
Do not use the AC adapter or desktop holder in a very humid place such as bathroom.
Dont
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric shock.
DC adapter is only for a negative ground vehicle. Do not use DC adapter for a positive
Don’t
ground vehicle.
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric shock.
Do not touch the adapter if you hear thunder.
Dont
Doing so may cause electric shock.
Do not short-circuit the charging jack while it is connected to the power outlet or
Don’t
cigarette lighter socket. Do not touch the charging jack with your hands, fingers, or any part of your body.
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric shock.
Do not place heavy objects on the adapter cord.
Dont
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric shock.
When you insert and remove the AC adapter from power outlet, do not contact a metal
Don’t
strap or other metal objects with the jack.
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric shock.
Do not put an excessive force up, down, left or right when the adapter is connected to
Don’t
the terminal.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or electric shock.
Do not touch the adapter cord, charging jack or outlet with wet hands.
No wet hands
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric shock.
Use the adapter only on the specified power supply and voltage.
Do
When charging the terminal overseas, use AC adapter for global use.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or electric shock. AC adapter : AC 100 V DC adapter : DC 12 V or 24 V (only for a negative-ground vehicle) AC adapter for global use : AC 100 V to 240 V (Make sure to connect the adapter to a household AC power outlet.)
When the fuse in a DC adapter is blown, make sure to use the specified fuse.
Do
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or electric shock. For the specified fuse, see the users manuals that supplied with a DC adapter.
Clean dust from the power plug.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or
Do
electric shock.
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When you connect the AC adapter to the power outlet, insert it firmly.
Do
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or electric shock.
When you disconnect the power plug from the outlet or cigarette lighter socket, do not
Do
pull the adapter cord with excessive force. Instead, hold the adapter to disconnect.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or electric shock.
Remove or insert the adapter to the terminal evenly without applying excessive force.
Do
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or electric shock.
Always remove the power plug from the outlet or cigarette lighter when not using
Unplug
the adapter for an extended period.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or electric shock.
Immediately remove the power plug from the outlet or cigarette lighter socket if water
Unplug
or other fluids get into the adapter.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or electric shock.
Before cleaning, remove the power plug from the power outlet or the cigarette
Unplug
lighter socket.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or electric shock.
4. Handling the docomo mini UIM card
CAUTION
Be careful of the cut surface when handling docomo mini UIM card.
Do
Failure to do so may cause injury.
5. Handling the terminal near electronic medical equipment
WARNING
If you use an implantable cardiac pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator,
Do
keep the terminal 15 cm or more away from the implant at all times.
The radio waves from the terminal may affect the performance of electronic medical equipment.
If you need to use electronic medical equipment other than implantable cardiac
Do
pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator outside medical facilities such as treating at home, check with the relevant medical electronic equipment manufacturer whether the operation may be affected by radio waves.
The radio waves from the terminal may affect the performance of electronic medical equipment.
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When you get close to other people within 15 cm just like not having enough space to
Do
turn around, set the radio wave of the terminal to OFF beforehand ( Airplane mode, to turn OFF, etc.).
A person in close proximity may put on implanted a medical electrical equipment such as pacemakers and ICDs. The radio waves from the terminal may affect the performance of electronic medical equipment.
Follow the instructions of each medical facility for the use of the terminal on their
Do
premises.
6. Material list
Part Ma terial
Exterior case (side cover) PBT resin
Exterior case (microUSB jack/docomo mini UIM card slot cover, microSD card slot cover), Decoration ring (Power key cover, headset jack),
(with glass)
Aluminum
alloy Aluminum
alloy
Power key Transparent plate
(camera) Transparent plate
(display, back side)
PC
PMMA
resin Hardened
glass Decoration ring (camera) SUS alloy Volume key, camera key PC resin UV coating
Surface
treatment
Anodic oxide coating
Anodic oxide coating
AR treatment
AFP treatment
Part Ma terial
Desktop holder (upper case, lower case)
Desktop Holder (attachment)
Desktop Holder (housing)
Desktop holder (magnet connector)
Desktop holder (contacts)
ABS resin
PC resin
PA r es in
Neodymium Nickel
Brass Gold plating
Desktop holder (label) PS resin Desktop holder (rubber
foot) TV/Mobacas antenna
cable (connector plug: metal section)
TV/Mobacas antenna cable (connector plug: body, cable, headset jack: body)
Polyurethane resin
Brass Gold plating
Elastomer
Surface
treatment
plating
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Handling precautions

Common precautions
SO-03F is waterproof/dustproof, however, do not allow water or dust to seep into the terminal and do not allow accessories or optional devices to get wet or dust.
The adapter, desktop holder, docomo mini UIM card and TV/Mobacas antenna cable are not waterproof/dustproof. Do not use in a bathroom or other highly humid area or do not let rain touch. Or putting them on your body, humidity of sweat may cause internal corrosion and malfunction. Note that malfunctions which are determined to be caused by water as result of inspections are outside the scope of the warranty. Since these conditions are outside of the scope of the warranty, a repair, if at all possible, is charged.
Clean the terminal with a dry soft cloth (such as used for cleaning eyeglasses).
- Do not rub it roughly with a dry cloth. The display may be damaged.
- Drops of water or dirt left on the display may cause stains.
- Do not use alcohol, thinner, benzine, cleaning detergent, etc. to clean the terminal. These chemicals may erase the printing on the terminal or cause discoloration.
Clean the terminals occasionally with a dry cotton swab.
If the jack is soiled, connection gets worse and it may cause power to be turned off or insufficient battery charge, so clean the jack with a dry cotton swab etc. When cleaning, be careful not to damage the terminals.
Do not leave the terminal near the air conditioning vent.
Extreme temperature changes may produce condensation and corrode the internal parts of the terminal, causing it to malfunction.
Make sure to use the terminal etc. without excessive force.
If you put the terminal in a bag full of items or sit down with the terminal in the pocket of your cloth, it may damage the display, internal circuit board, etc. and cause malfunction. If doing so while the external device is connected to the microUSB jack or headset jack, it may damage the connector and cause malfunction.
Do not rub or scratch the display with metal.
The display may get scratched and it may cause malfunction or damage.
Read the users manuals supplied with optional devices.
The terminal precautions
Do not press touch screen surface forcibly, or not operate with a sharp­pointed objects such as nail, ballpoint pen, pin, etc.
Doing so may cause damage of touch screen.
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Do not use the terminal in extremely hot or cold places.
Use the terminal where the temperature ranges between 5℃ and 40℃ (limited to the temporary
use in a bathroom etc. when temperature is above 36℃) and humidity ranges between 45%
and 85%.
Using the terminal near land-line phone, television or radio may cause interference i n these electric appliances. Make sure to move far away from them when using the terminal.
Note down the information saved in the terminal in a separate note and keep it safely.
Under no condition will DOCOMO be held liable for any damaged or lost data saved in the terminal.
Do not drop or give a strong impact to the terminal.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage.
Do not insert the plug of the external device into the microUSB jack or headset jack at the slant or pull it obliquely while connecting.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage.
The terminal could become warm while in use and charging. This condition is not abnormal. You can continue using the terminal.
Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight.
If you do so, some of the elements may melt or become faded.
Usually, use the terminal with microUSB jack/docomo mini UIM card slot cover and microSD card slot cover closed.
Failure to do so may get dust or wate r inside and cause malfunction.
While microSD card is being used, do not take the card out and do not turn off the terminal.
Doing so may cause data loss or malfunction.
Do not let magnetic cards, etc. close to the terminal.
The magnetic data in cash cards, credit cards, telephone cards, floppy disks, etc. may be erased.
Do not bring strong magnetic objects close to the terminal.
Strong magnetic objects may cause misoperation.
The internal battery is a consumable part.
Replace the internal battery if the terminal has extremely short operation time on a full charge, though it may vary by operating conditions. For replacing internal battery, contact "Repairs" on the last page (in Japanese only) or DOCOMO­specified repair office.
Charge the battery in an environment with the proper ambient temperature
to 35℃).
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The operating time of the internal battery varies depending on the operating environment and the degradation level of the internal battery.
Be careful especially about the following points when preserving the terminal.
- The battery is fully charged (immediately after the charging is complete)
- The battery has run out (the terminal cannot power on)
The performance and life of the internal battery may deteriorate. It is recommended that you store the battery with the remaining battery level of about 40% as a guide.
Precautions on the adapter, desktop holder
Charge the battery in an environment with the proper ambient temperature
to 35℃).
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Do not charge in the following places.
- Places that are very humid, dusty or exposed to strong vibrations
- Near land-line phone or TV/radio
The adapter or desktop holder could become warm while charging. This condition is not abnormal.
When using the DC adapter for charging, do not turn off the vehicle engine.
Doing so may cause the vehicle battery run out.
When you use the power outlet with a mechanism to prevent the plug from being removed, follow the instructions on the outlet's user's manual.
Do not subject the equipment to a strong impact. Do not deform the charging jack.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
Magnet is used for magnet connector that is between contacts of the desktop holder. Make sure that any iron sands or metal objects (clips etc.) are not adhered before attaching the terminal. Remove the foreign objects with a soft cloth etc., if any.
Do not put a magnetic card such as a cash card, commuter pass, etc. closer to the magnet connector that is between contacts of the desktop holder. Magnetism of the desktop holder may affect the magnetism of the card.
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Be sure to install the supplied attachment to the desktop holder for charging. The terminal cannot be charged on the Desktop Holder without attachment. Attachment 37A is attached to the Desktop Holder by default. Attachment 37B only supports terminal covers with "
純正卓上ホルダ対応
(Compatible with genuine desktop holders)" mark and the terminal can be charged on the Desktop Holder with a compatible cover attached.
docomo mini UIM card precautions
Do not use unnecessary force to insert/ remove the docomo mini UIM card.
Note that DOCOMO assumes no responsibility for malfunctions occurring as the result of inserting and using docomo mini UIM card with another IC card reader/writer.
Always keep the IC portion clean when you use the card.
Clean the terminal with a dry soft cloth (such as used for cleaning eyeglasses).
Note down the information saved in the docomo mini UIM card in a separate note and keep it safely.
Under no condition will DOCOMO be held liable for any damaged or lost data saved in the terminal.
Take an expended docomo mini UIM card to sales outlet such as docomo Shop for proper disposal in order to protect the environment.
Do not carelessly damage, contact, or short-circuit an IC.
Doing so may cause data loss or malfunction.
Do not drop a docomo mini UIM card or subject it to impact.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
Do n ot be nd a do como mini U IM ca rd or place a heavy object on it.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
Do not insert the docomo mini UIM card on which any label or seal is stuck into the terminal.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
Bluetooth function precautions
To secure the Bluetooth communication security, the terminal supports the security function compliant with Bluetooth standards, but the security may not be sufficient depending on the setting. Concern about the communication using the Bluetooth function.
Please be aware that DOCOMO is not responsible for data leak when making data communications using Bluetooth.
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Frequency band
The frequency band used by the terminal's Bluetooth/wireless LAN function is written as follows:
2.4 : This radio equipment uses the 2400 MHz band.
Modulation scheme is the
FH/XX/DS/OF
1 : The estimated interference distance is 10
4 : The estimated interference distance is 40
8 : The estimated interference distance is 80
Available channels vary depending on the country. For use in an aircraft, contact the airline beforehand.
FH-SS, other system, DS-SS, or OFDM system.
m or less.
m or less.
m or less.
: The full band between 2400 MHz
and 2483.5 MHz is used and the band of the mobile identification device can be avoided.
Bluetooth cautions
The operating frequency band of the terminal is used by industrial, scientific, consumer and medical equipment including microwave ovens, premises radio stations for identifying mobile units used in the manufacturing lines of plants (radio stations requiring a license), specified low power radio stations (radio stations requiring no license) and amateur radio stations (hereinafter referred to as "another station").
- Before using this equipment, confirm that "another station" is not being operated nearby.
- In the event of the terminal causing harmful radio wave interference with "another station", promptly change the operating frequency or stop radio wave emission by turning off the power, etc.
- If you have further questions, contact "General Inquiries" on the last page.
Wireless LAN (WLAN) precautions
Wireless LAN (WLAN) exchanges information using radio waves, and allows you to freely establish LAN connection if you are within an area where radio wave reaches. On the other side, if you communicate without appropriate security settings, communications may be intercepted or hacked by malicious parties. It is recommended to make necessary security settings on your responsibility and expense.
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Wireless LAN
Do not use wireless LAN near magnetic devices such as electrical appliances or AV/OA devices, or in radio waves.
- Magnetism or radio waves may increase noises or disable communications (especially when using a microwave oven).
- When used near TV, radio, etc., reception interference may occur, or channels on the TV screen may be disturbed.
- If there are multiple wireless LAN access points nearby and the same channel is used, search may not work correctly.
2.4GHz device cautions
The operating frequency band of the WLAN device is used by industrial, scientific, consumer and medical equipment including home electric appliances such as microwave ovens, premises radio stations for identifying mobile units used in the manufacturing lines of plants (radio stations requiring a license), specified low power radio stations (radio stations requiring no license) and amateur radio stations (radio stations requiring a license).
- Before using the device, confirm that premises radio stations for identifying mobile units, specified low power radio stations and amateur radio stations are not being operated nearby.
- If the device causes harmful radio interference to premises radio stations for identifying mobile units, immediately change the frequency band or stop use, and contact "General Inquiries" on the last page for crosstalk avoidance, etc. (e.g. partition setup).
- If the device causes radio interference to specified low power radio stations or amateur radio stations, contact "General Inquiries" on the last page.
5GHz device cautions
The terminal can use 3 frequency bands of
5.2GHz band (W52), 5.3GHz band (W53), 5.6 GHz
band (W56).
- 5.2GHz band (W52/36, 40, 44, 48 ch)
- 5.3GHz band (W53/52, 56, 60, 64 ch)
- 5.6GHz band (W56/100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 ch)
Using wireless LAN built-into the terminal in 5.2/
5.3 GHz outside is prohibited by the Radio Law.
FeliCa® and NFC reader/writer function precautions
FeliCa and NFC reader/writer, P2P function of the terminal use weak waves requiring no licenses for radio stations.
They use 13.56 MHz frequency band. When using other reader/writer or P2P function in your surroundings, keep the terminal away sufficiently from them. Before using the FeliCa reader/writer, confirm that there are no radio stations using the same frequency band nearby.
For use in an aircraft, contact the airline beforehand. In some countries, usage may be restricted. Confirm regulations etc. for the country/area you stay before using
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Note
Do not use a remodeled terminal. Using a remodeled terminal violates the Radio Law/Telecommunications Business Act.
The terminal is compliant with rules on the technical standard conformance of specified wireless equipment based on the Radio Law/ Telecommunications Business Act, and as a proof of it, the "Technical Compliance Mark " is depicted on the electronic nameplate of the terminal. To check the certificate, from the Home
u
screen, information] If you remove the screws and alter the inside of the terminal, the technical regulations conformity certification becomes invalid. Do not use the terminal with the certification invalid, as it is a violation of the Radio Law and Telecommunications Business Act.
Be careful when using the terminal
[Settings]u[About phone]u[Legal
u
[Certificates].
while driving.
Using a handheld mobile phone while driving will result in a penalty. However, absolutely necessary cases such as rescue of a sick person or maintaining public's safety are exempted.
Use the FeliCa reader/writer function only in Japan.
FeliCa reader/writer function of the terminal conforms to Japanese radio standards. If you use this function overseas, you may be punished.
Do not alter the basic software illegally.
It is regarded as the software modification and Repairs may be refused.

Waterproofness/ Dustproofness

SO-03F provides waterproofness property of
*1
, IPX8*2 and dustproofness property of
IPX5
*3
with microUSB jack/docomo mini UIM
IP5X card slot cover and microSD card slot cover firmly attached.
*1 IPX5 means that a phone keeps functioning
after applying a jet flow of 12.5 L/min. from every direction from a distance of approximately 3 m for at least 3 minutes using water nozzle in 6.3 mm inner diameter.
*2 IPX8 means that a phone keeps functioning
after SO-03F is slowly submerged to depth of 1.5m in static tap water at room temperature, left there for approximately 30 minutes and then taken out.
*3 IP5X means a degree of protection that a
communication device will securely maintain its operability even after it has been placed in an apparatus with grit and
μ
dust of diameters of 75 shaken for 8 hours.
m or less and
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What you can do with waterproofness/dustproofness of SO-03F
You can talk without an umbrella in the rain (for rainfall of 20 mm or less per hour).
- Do not open or close microUSB jack/ docomo mini UIM card slot cover or microSD card slot cover when your hands are wet or waterdrops are attached to the terminal.
You can wash the terminal when it gets dirt or stained with liquid other than tap water.
- Wash the terminal with tap water at normal
temperature (5 flow (less than 6 L/min.) at distance of approximately 10 cm away from the tap or shower.
- When washing the terminal, hold the microUSB jack cover, docomo mini UIM card slot cover and microSD card slot cover so as not to open, and wash the terminal with your hands, not using brush or sponge. After washing, drain the terminal before use (P.26).
You can use at a poolside. Do not throw water from the pool on the terminal, or soak it in pool water.
-35℃) by weaker water
You can use the terminal in a bathroom.
- Do not immerse the terminal into a bathtub. Also, do not use the terminal in hot water. Doing so may cause malfunction. If you should fall the terminal into the bathtub, immediately pick it up to drain water in specified procedure (P.26).
- Never put the terminal in hot spring water or water containing soap, detergent or bath powder. In case the terminal gets wet with water other than tap water, wash it in the procedure above.
- You can use the terminal within 2 hours in a bathroom where the temperature ranges
between 5 and 45
and humidity ranges
between 45 and 99%.
- Rapid temperature change may cause condensation. If you bring the terminal from a cold place to warm place such as a bathroom, wait until the terminal reaches the room temperature.
- Do not put hot water from a faucet or shower.
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To ensure waterproofness/ dustproofness
To avoid water ingress, be sure to observe the following points.
Do not throw any liquid other than room temperature tap water on the terminal, or soak it in such liquid.
Firmly close the microUSB jack/docomo mini UIM card slot cover and microSD card slot cover. Even a fine obstacle (one hair, one grain of sand, tiny fiber, etc.) put between contact surfaces may allow water to enter.
Do not poke the earpiece/notification LED, microphone/speaker, second microphone, headset jack or strap hole with a sharp object.
Do not let the terminal fall. It may become scratched causing the waterproof/dustproof performance to degrade.
The rubber gaskets of the inner side of the microUSB jack/docomo mini UIM card slot cover and microSD card slot cover play important roles for keeping waterproof/ dustproof performance. Do not remove or damage them. Also, prevent dust from adhering to them.
Opening the micoUSB jack/docomo mini UIM card slot cover and microSD card slot cover
Open the covers with your fingertip by the grooves.
Groove
microUSB jack/
docomo mini UIM card
slot cover
Closing the microUSB jack/docomo
microSD card slot cover
Groove
mini UIM card slot cover and microSD card slot cover
Set back the cover in the direction of the arrow and press it in, then ensure there are no gaps.
microUSB jack/
docomo mini UIM card
slot cover
microSD card slot cover
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It is recommended to replace the parts for maintaining waterproof/dustproof property once every two years regardless of whether any abnormality is present. DOCOMO replaces the parts as a chargeable service. Bring the terminal to a sales outlet such as a DOCOMO-specified repair office.
Important precautions
Do not perform actions shown in the illustrations below.
<Example>
Using in hot
spring
Machine-
washing
Applying strong
Attaching
sand/mud
waterow
Bath powder
Soaking in
ocean water
Washing with brush/sponge
Using Soap/Detergent/
Observe the following precautions to use the terminal properly.
Accessories and optional devices are not waterproof/dustproof.
Do not apply water flow stronger than allowed (water flow of 6L/min. or more : e.g., such water flow that gives you pain when applied to your skin directly from a faucet or shower). SO-03F provides IPX5 waterproofness, but doing so may cause malfunction.
If the terminal gets wet with salt water, sea water, refreshing beverage or mud or sand adhered, wash it immediately. If they dry out, it is hard to remove the dirt and it may cause damage or malfunction.
Do not put the terminal in hot water, use it in a sauna or apply hot airflow (from a hair dryer etc.) to it.
Do not move the terminal in water or slam the terminal against the surface of water.
If you put the terminal in tap water, be sure to have it within 30 minutes.
When you use the terminal in swimming pool, obey rules of the facility.
The terminal does not float on water.
Do not leave water on the terminal. In cold region, the terminal freezes up and may cause malfunction.
Do not leave water on the earpiece/ notification LED, microphone/speaker and second microphone. Such water may interfere with talking.
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If the terminal gets splashed with water or other liquid while the microUSB jack/docomo mini UIM card slot cover and microSD card slot cover is opened, the liquid may get inside the terminal causing electric shocks or malfunction. Stop using the terminal, turn off the power and contact a DOCOMO-specified repair office.
If some or one of the rubber gaskets of the inner side of the microUSB jack/docomo mini UIM card slot cover or microSD card slot cover are damaged or deformed, have them replaced at DOCOMO-specified repair office.
Do not connect TV/Mobacas antenna cable, earphones, etc. with the terminal wet with water. Doing so may cause malfunction.
DOCOMO does not guarantee actual operations under all states. Malfunctions deemed to be caused by inappropriate operation by the customer are not covered by the warranty.
Draining water from the terminal
When the terminal is wet, water may flow out after wiping it off; drain the water in the following steps.
a
Hold the terminal firmly and wipe off moisture on the terminal surface and back side with dry, clean cloth etc.
b
Shake the terminal approximately 20 times, firmly holding it, until there is no more water splattering.
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c
Swing the terminal in about 10 times against dry, clean cloth etc. to wipe off water remaining in the earpiece/notification LED, microphone/speaker, second microphone, headset jack, power key/ screen lock key, volume key/zoom key, camera key, contacts for the desktop holder, each cover (microUSB jack/docomo mini UIM card slot cover/ microSD card slot cover), etc.
d
Wipe off water drained from the terminal with dry, clean cloth etc., and dry naturally.
Wipe off water drained from the terminal with dry, clean cloth etc., and dry naturally.
Do not wipe off water remaining in gaps directly with a cotton swab etc.
Dry the terminal naturally for about 3 hours at room temperature.
Notes on charging
Check the following before and after charging.
Check if the terminal is not wet. Never charge the battery when the terminal is wet.
Accessories and optional devices are not waterproof/dustproof.
When charging the battery when or after the terminal is wet, adequately drain it and wipe off water with a dry, clean cloth etc., before connecting the supplied desktop holder or opening the microUSB jack cover.
When the microUSB jack cover is opened for charging, close the cover firmly after charging. It is recommended to use the desktop holder for charging to prevent water or dust from seeping inside through the microUSB jack.
Do not use the AC adapter or desktop holder in a bathroom, shower room, kitchen, lavatory or other highly humid area. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not touch the AC adapter or desktop holder with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.
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Part names and functions

a b
c
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h i
j
d
a
b c d e f g h i j k l m
e k
Proximity sensor : Detect the face approaching during a call and turn on or off the touch screen to prevent misoperation, or help auto brightness control. Earpiece/Notification LED/Speaker Front camera lens Tou ch s creen Speaker Camera lens FOMA/Xi/GPS antenna section Flash/Photo light
*2
Nameplate Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna section FOMA/Xi antenna section
mark
docomo mini UIM card
*1
*1
*1
w
l m
n o p q r s t u
v w x
*1 The antenna is built into the terminal. Covering
n
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microUSB jack/docomo mini UIM card slot Contacts for Desktop holder microSD card slot Power key/Screen lock key Volume key/Zoom key Camera key Headset jack Second microphone : Reduce noise to make voice to be listened easily. Strap hole Microphone Air vent : Remove unnecessary air in the terminal.
around the antenna with your hand may affect the quality of communications.
v
p
q r
s
x

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