Sony SOL21, XPERIA VL Safety Precautions

Be sure to read this manual before use

Cautions on using Xperia™ VL

Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)

Handling precautions

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of cell phones

Intellectual property rights

・Company names and product names referred to in this manual are generally

trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies. The TM, ®
marks may be omitted in this manual.

・In this manual, "Setting Guide", "Basic Manual", "取扱説明書詳細版 (Full

Instruction Manual)" (Japanese), "Cautions on using Xperia™ VL", "携帯電話
機の比吸収率などについて(Radio Frequency (RF) exposure and Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR))" are collectively referred to as "Instruction Manual".

・In this manual, "Xperia™ VL" is usually referred to as "the product".

September 2012, 1st Edition 1268-7226.1

Exemptions

◎ The Company is not liable for any damages arising from earthquakes,

lightning, storms, floods or other natural disasters, as well as fires, actions by
third parties, other accidents, intentional or mistaken misoperation by the
customer, or use under other unusual conditions outside the responsibility of
the Company.

◎ The Company is not liable for any incidental damages (change/

disappearance of described content, loss of business income, disruption of
business, etc.) arising from use of or inability to use the product.

◎ The Company is not liable for any damages arising from failure to observe

the described content of the "Instruction Manual".

◎ The Company is not liable for any damages arising, for example, from

malfunction caused by combination with connected devices or software not
related to the Company.

◎ Captured image data or downloaded data may sometimes be altered or lost

due to faults, repair or other handling of the product. The Company is not
liable for any damage or lost income resulting from recovery of these data.

◎ It is recommended you keep a copy of important data in your PC's hard disk,

etc. Whatever the cause of fault or malfunction may be, the Company
assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of saved information.

* "The Company" as appears in this manua l refers to the following companies:

Sold by: KDDI CORPORATION, OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY
Manufactured by: Sony Mobile Communications Ja pan, Inc

■ Notice

・Reproduction of the content of "Instruction Manual" in part or in whole is

prohibited.

・The content of "Instruction Manual" is subject to change without notice.
・Every effort has been made in the preparation of "Instruction Manual".

Should you notice any unclear points, omissions, etc., feel free to
contact us.

・Wrong page order or missing pages will be replaced.

Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)

■ Before using this product, thoroughly read these safety precautions

for proper use. After reading, store the precautions in a safe place.

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● These "Safety Precautions" describe instructions that should be observed to

prevent damage to property or injury to the customer or others using the
product.

● These instructions are divided into the following categories.

■ Explanation of indications used in this manual

Danger

Warning

Caution

*1 Serious injury: This refers to loss of sight, injury, burns (high- and low-

*2 Injury: This refers to injuries, burns (high- and low-temperature),

*3 Physical damage: This refers to extended damage to buildings, furniture,

This symbol indicates the potential and imminent
danger of death or serious injury

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious

(*1)

injury

to a person.

This symbol indicates the possibility of personal

(*2)

injury

to a person or physical damage

temperature), electric shock, broken bones, injuries with
residual aftereffects from poisoning, etc., and injuries
requiring hospital admission for treatment or long-term
hospital attendance as an outpatient.

electric shock, etc. that do not require hospital admission for
treatment or long-term hospital attendance as an outpatient.

livestock, or pets.

(*1)

to a person.

(*3)

.

■ Explanation of graphic symbols used in this manual

Indicates that use in a place

Indicates an action that is
not allowed.

Don't

Indicates that handling with
wet hands is not allowed.

No wet

hands

Indicates that disassembly
is not allowed.

No disassembly

where the product is likely to
get wet or allowing the

No liquids

product to get wet is not
allowed.

Indicates an action that
must be done.

Do

Indicates that the power
plug must be disconnected

Unplug

from the power outlet.

■ Precautions common to the main unit, battery pack, charging

equipment, au Micro IC Card (LTE), peripheral devices

Danger

Be sure to use only the specified peripheral devices. Use of other
peripheral devices might cause overheating, fire, rupture, fault, or
leakage of liquid.

Do not use, store or leave the product in hot places (e.g. by the fire,
near a heater, under a kotatsu, in direct sunlight, in car in the hot sun).
Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, fault, fire or injury.

Before entering an area where flammable gas is generated such as a
gas station, be sure to turn off the product. Do not charge the battery.
Failure to do so might cause the gas to catch fire. In addition, when
using the payment function of NFC/Osaifu-Keitai
sure to turn off the power in advance. (If NFC/Osaifu-Keitai
been set, cancel the lock before turning off the power.)

Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as microwave
oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture,
fault, fire or injury.

Do not throw the product into a fire or heat it. Doing so might cause
ignition, rupture or fire.

Do not short-circuit the desktop holder contact terminals, microUSB
connection terminals or headset connection terminals. Do not allow
conductive foreign objects (metal fragments, pencil leads, etc.) to
come into contact with or get inside the desktop holder contact
terminals, microUSB connection terminals or headset connection
terminals. Doing so might cause fire or a fault.

When using a metal accessory, etc., take sure not to allow the metal part
come in contact with t he microUSB connection term inals or power
outlet. Doing so might cause electric shock, ignition, injury or a fault.

Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for an extended
period. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture or fire by the light­collecting mechanism of the lens.

Be sure to read the following hazards before
use.

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at a gas station, be

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lock has

The customer is not allowed to disassemble, modify or repair the
product. Doing so might cause a fault, iginition, electric shock, or injury.
The Company is not liable even in the event of any nonconformities
arising on the product or peripheral devices as a result of modification,
etc. Modification of the product is in violation of the Wireless Telegraphy
Act.

Warning

Do not drop or subject to strong impact, such as throwing. Doing so
might cause rupture, overheating, fire, leakage or a fault.

Do not use outside when you can hear thunder. Doing so might risk
lightning strikes and electric shock.

Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the body touch the
desktop holder contact terminal, microUSB connection terminal or
headset connection terminal. Doing so might cause electric shock,
injury or a fault.

If the product is damaged because it is dropped or something, and its
display is cracked or internal parts are exposed, do not touch the
cracked display or exposed parts with your hands. Doing so might
cause electric shock or injury from damaged parts. Contact an au
shop or Secure cell phone support center.

Although this product model has waterproof property, stop use if
liquid such as water gets inside the main unit from the microUSB
connection terminal, the headset connection terminal or the battery
cover. Continued use of the product in this state might cause
overheating, fire or a fault.

When removing the battery cover, do not exert more than necessary
force. The battery pack might jump out, for example, and cause injury
or a fault.

Do not operate the product while driving an automobile or motorized
bicycle, riding a bicycle or walking. Doing so may compromise traffic
safety and cause an accident.

Be sure to read the following warnings before
use.

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If charging is not completed after the specified charging time, stop
charging. Failure to do so might cause leakage of liquid, overheating,
rupture or fire.

Do not leave in places within the reach of small children. Small
children might swallow small parts, etc. by mistake and choke on
them, or might drop them by mistake and cause accidents or injury.

Caution

Do not store the product in places subject to direct sunlight (e.g. in
automobiles), places that get hot, places that get extremely cold, and
in humid or dusty places. Doing so might cause overheating, ignition,
deformation or a fault.

Do not leave on unstable places such as rocky stands or tilting surfaces
especially while the vibration mode set. Droppin g the product may
cause injury or damage. Also, pa y sufficient attention to impact, etc.

Do not cover or wrap the product with bedding, etc. while using or
charging the product. Doing so might cause fire, fault or injury.

Do not touch the main unit or the specified AC adapter for a long time
while power is being supplied from an external source. Doing so
might cause low-temperature burns.

The product may become hot by prolonged use espe cially in high­temperature environment. Be careful wh en using the product touching your
skin for a long time, as it might cause low-temperature burns.

Do not use power outlets or wiring apparatus beyond its rating. Also,
exceeding rating, for example, by connecting multiple devices to a
single power strip might cause overheating and fire.

Do not use the product with the battery cover removed.

Do not place near corrosive chemicals or in places where corrosive
gas is generated. Doing so might cause a fault or loss of internal data.

Be sure to read the following cautions before
use.

Do not leave or store with the battery cover or battery pack removed
from the main unit. Doing so might allow dust or other foreign objects
to get inside and cause a fault.

Do not use if there is smoke, abnormal odor or noise, excessive
overheating, or other abnormalities. If an abnormality occurs,
disconnect the specified charging equipment from the power outlet,
make sure that the product is not overheating before turning the
power off or removing the battery off, and contact an au shop or
Secure cell phone support center. Also, if you have dropped or
damaged the product, do not continue to use it in that state, and
contact an au shop or Secure cell phone support center.

When inserting an earphone, etc. into the product, adjust the volume
to the proper level. Setting too loud a volume or using the earphone
continuously for a long period of time might adversely affect your
ears. Also, raising the volume too high might prevent you from hearing
sounds around you, which might in turn lead to a traffic accident at a
railroad crossing or pedestrian crossing.

When adjusting the volume with an earphone, etc. inserted into the
product, raise the volume a little at a time. If you raise the volume too
much from the outset, sudden loud noise from the earphone, etc.
might adversely affect your ears.

When using an AC adapter or external device, in sert/remove the
connector straight to/from the terminal. Make sure the orientation of the
connector is correct. Failure to do so might cause damage or a fault.

■ Main unit

Warning

Do not use a cell phone while driving a car or riding a motorbike or
bicycle. It might cause a traffic accident. Use of a cell phone while
driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law. Use of a cell phone
while riding a bicycle may be punishable by some regulations.

Be sure to read the following warnings before
use.

Do not use the product while you are aboard an airplane. Use of
electric devices transmitting radio waves in airplane is prohibited by
law. Some airline companies, however, allow their passengers to use
cell phones. For details, contact the airline company you use.
When a microUSB cable is connecte d to the microUSB terminal of the
product to charge the battery etc., the power is turned on, even though
operation is not available. Therefore, microUSB cable connection for
charging etc. should not be made in areas where use is prohibited, such
as in airplanes and hospita ls.

The product sometimes affects high-precision electronic devices. So,
turn it off near such devices. (Examples of electronic devices that
might be affected by the product include cardiac pacemakers,
hearing aids, other electronic medical devices, fire alarms, and
automatic doors. If you are using an electronic medical device,
contact the device manufacturer or retailer for information about the
possible affect of radio waves.）

When using the product near an implanted pacemake r, implanted
cardioverter-defibrillator or other electronic medical device, radio
waves might affect these units and devices. So, please observe the
following.

1. Those with an implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter­defibrillator should carry or use the product at least 22 cm away
from the implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter­defibrillator.

2. Turn the product off in crowded trains or other crowded places,
since there may be people with an implanted cardiac pacemaker
or implanted cardioverter-defibrillator nearby.

3. Pay attention to the following points when using the product inside
medical institutions.

・ Do not bring the product into operating theaters, intensive-care

units (ICU) and coronary care units (CCU).

・ Turn the product off in hospital wards.
・ Even if you are in a lobby, etc., be sure to turn the product off

when there are electronic medical devices nearby.

・ When a medical institution has laid down designated areas where

use of the product is prohibited or is not allowed to be brought in,
abide by the instructions of that medical institution.

4. When using electronic medical devices other than an implanted
pacemaker and implanted cardioverter-defibrillator outside a
medical institution (e.g. home medical treatment), check
individually with the manufacturer of the electronic medical device
regarding the influence of radio waves.

Stay alert to your surroundings when calling, messaging, browsing
the Internet, shooting photos, playing games, watching TV (1Seg) or
listening to music. Failure to do so might cause a fall or traffic
accident.

Do not send data by infrared communication with the infrared port
pointing toward eyes. Doing so might affect eyes. Also, sending data
with the infrared port pointing toward some other infrared device
might cause false operation, etc.

Do not light the photo light in front of a person's eyes. Do not gaze at
the light emitting part when the flash/photo light is lighted. Doing so
might cause impairment of eyesight, etc. Be especially careful not to
shoot small children from a very close distance.

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Do not light the flash/photo light toward a driver of a car, motorbike or
bicycle. If dazzled by the light, the driver might become unable to
drive and cause an accident.

Sometimes, very rarely some people demonstrate symptoms such as
temporary muscle spasms, loss of consciousness, etc. by watching
repeatedly flickering screens. Those with a past history of this should
consult with a physician beforehand.

Caution

Use of the main unit in an automobile might sometimes affect on­vehicle electronic devices, though this rarely happens. If this
happens, stop use since this may impair safe travel.

If you feel any abnormality with your skin, immediately consult a
dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs
depending on your physical constitution and condition.
The materials of parts used on the product are as follows.

Exterior case (cover front side) PC resin (with

Exterior case (cover back side,
headset connection terminal cover,
microUSB connection terminal cover)

---black, blue
Exterior case (cover back side,

headset connection terminal cover,
microUSB connection terminal cover)

---white, pink
Exterior case (battery cover, battery
cover bottom side)---black, blue
Exterior case (battery cover, battery
cover bottom side)--- white, pink
Exterior case (battery cover bottom
side decorative part)

Be sure to read the following cautions before
use.

Part Material Surface treatment

glass) ＋ AL plate
PC resin
(with glass)

PC resin
(with glass)

PC resin
(with glass)
PC resin
(with glass)
PC resin Non-conductive

UV coating

Urethane coating

UV coating

Urethane coating

UV coating

vacuum
metallization (tin)
+ UV coating

Exterior case (earpiece) PC resin Urethane coating
Transparent plate (camera) PMMA + PC resin AR treatment
Transparent plate (flash) PC resin
Transparent plate (display) Glass + PET resin Hard coating

Power key, Volume key PC resin UV coating

Part Material Surface treatment

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Do not bring the product close to magnetized objects such as cash
cards, floppy disks, credit cards, and prepaid cards. Doing so might
result in loss of recorded information.

Do not swing the product around by holding the Ste reo Headset with
Microphone (Sample), 1Seg antenna c able, the hand strap, etc. Doing
so might cause an accident or damage.

Use the product with the covers of the microUSB connection terminal,
headset connection terminal, etc. closed. If the covers are open, dirt
or water may get inside causing a fault.

If you have a weak heart, be careful when setting the incoming
vibration and ringtone volume to prevent adverse effects on your
heart.

Pay attention to items becoming stuck to the main unit. The speaker uses
magnets, and so thumbtacks and pins, craft knife blades, staples, and
other metal objects sometimes become stuck to the main unit, and cause
unexpected injury. Before using the product, be sure to check that there
are no foreign objects on the speaker or other parts.

Do not put the product directly on sand at a beach, etc. Sand or other
small particles might get inside the earpiece, microphone or speaker,
causing the volume to drop. If sand gets inside the the product's
main unit, it might cause overheating or a fault.

When using the product for calling or data communication, be careful
not to keep the product in direct contact with your skin for a prolonged
period, or not to cover the product with paper, cloth, bedding, etc.
The main unit might get hot, causing fire, burns or a fault.

■ Battery pack

Danger

Do not short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the
battery pack.

Connect the battery pack to this product in the correct orientation.
Connecting in an incorrect orientation might cause rupture, fire or
overheating. Do not try to forcibly connect the battery pack, instead
thoroughly check the connection terminals carefully before
connection.

Do not puncture the battery pack with a nail, hit it with a hammer or
step on it. Doing so might cause fire or damage.

Do not allow metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) to come
in contact with the microUSB connection terminal or headset
connection terminal when carrying or storing the battery pack. Doing
so might cause fire or a fault due to a short circuit.

Do not disassemble, modify or directly solder the battery pack. Doing
so might cause spilling of the battery liquid resulting in an accident
such as loss of eyesight if it gets into eyes, or cause overheating, fire
or rupture.

Do not use a battery pack that has been dropped, stepped on,
damaged, or leaking battery liquid. Immediately move the battery
pack away from fire if you notice leakage of liquid or unusual odor.
Failure to do so might cause the leaked liquid to catch fire resulting in
fire or rupture.

(The battery pack of this product is a lithium-ion
battery.)

The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of
purchase. Charge the battery before using the product.

Be sure to read the following hazards before
use.

Do not wet the battery pack with water, seawater, pet urine, etc. A wet
battery pack might cause overheating, rupture or fire. If you drop the
product into water by mistake, immediately turn off the power, remove
the battery pack, and contact an au shop or Secure cell phone
support center. Never charge the wet battery pack.

If the leaked liquid gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse it off
with water to avoid injury. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub
but wash your eyes with water, and immediately consult a doctor to
avoid the risk of losing your eyesight. If the liquid gets on a device,
wipe it off without touching it.

The battery pack is a consumable item. If the performance of a
battery pack does not recover (e.g. the usable time after each charge
has become extremely short), the battery pack is at the end of service
life, so stop use and buy a new one of the specified type. Failure to do
so might cause overheating, fire, rupture or leakage. Note that the
length of service life varies depending on the usage condition, etc.

Be careful not to have the battery pack bitten by your pet. It might
cause leakage, overheating, rupture or ignition of the battery pack.

■ Charging equipment

Warning

Do not use at other voltages than the specified power supply voltage.
Doing so might cause ignition, fire, overheating or electric shock.
AC adapter: 100 VAC to 240 VAC (Connect to the AC outlet for internal
household use)
When charging the product overseas, use AC Adapter for global use.

Firmly insert the plug of the specified charging equipment into the
power outlet down to the base of its pins. Incomplete insertion of the
power plug might result in electric shock or fire caused by
overheating and fire. Do not use damaged adapters or loose power
outlets.

Do not damage, modify, twist, pull or place a heavy object on the
microUSB cable of the specified charging equipment. Do not use a
damaged microUSB cable. Doing so might cause an electric shock,
short circuit or fire.

Be sure to read the following warnings before
use.

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Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the body touch the
desktop holder contact terminals or microUSB connection terminals.
Doing so might cause electric shock, injury or a fault.

If you hear thunder, do not touch the power plug. Doing so might
cause an electric shock as a result of a lightning strike.

Before cleaning the specified charging equipment, unplug its power
plug from the outlet. If the plug remains plugged in when you clean
the equipment, it might cause an electric shock or short circuit. Also,
wipe off dust on the charging equipment's power plug. If the plug is
left covered with dust, it might cause fire.

Wipe off dust on the power plug. Failure to do so might cause fire,
burns or electric shock.

Install and position in-car devices where they do not hinder driving or
safety equipment such as airbags. Failure to do so might cause a
traffic accident. Install in-car devices following the instructions of their
manuals.

Remove the power plug from the outlet when not using the adapter for
an extended period. Failure to do so might cause electric shock, fire
or a fault.

Do not use in places subject to splashing with water, pet urine or other
liquids. Doing so might result in faults resulting from overheating, fire,
electric shock, or short-circuiting of electronic circuits. In the event
that the product is splashed with liquid, immediately disconnect the
AC adapter's power plug.

Caution

Do not leave the desktop holder on the floor. Doing so might cause
injury or accident if they accidentally step on the holder or fall.

Do not use in humid places such as bath areas, or connect/
disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands. Doing so might cause
electric shock or a fault.

Be sure to read the following cautions before
use.

Charge the battery in a stable place especially while the vibration
mode set. If placed on an inclined surface or wobbly stand, the
product might fall causing injury or damage. Be careful especially
when vibration is set. In addition, do not cover or wrap the product
with a cloth or bedding. Doing so might cause fire or a fault.

When unplugging the plug of the specified charging equipment from
the outlet, hold and pull the power plug. If you pull the microUSB
cable, the microUSB cable might be damaged.

Do not use the desktop holder in a car. Doing so might disturb driving
and cause an accident. It is presumed that the desktop holder will be
used in the room and stable place.

Do not leave the specified charging equipment connected to the main
unit with the battery pack removed. Doing so might cause fire or
electric shock.

If you feel any abnormality with your skin, immediately consult a
dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs
depending on your physical constitution and condition. The materials
of parts used on the Sony Mobile AC adapter 05 and Desktop Holder
are as follows.

[microUSB cable] exterior Elastomer resin
[microUSB cable] plug (metal) Stainless steel Nickel plating
[AC adapter] exterior PC resin
[AC adapter] plug (metal) Copper alloy Nickel plating
[Desktop Holder] upper case ABS resin
[Desktop Holder] lower case ABS resin
[Desktop Holder] lock POM resin
[Desktop Holder] button POM resin
[Desktop Holder] contact terminal Phosphorus bronze Gold plating
[Desktop Holder] label Polyester resin
[Desktop Holder] rubber foot Polyurethane resin
[Desk top hold er] screw SWCH Black chrome plating

Part Material Surface treatment

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■ au Micro IC Card (LTE)

Warning

Do not put the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in a cooking apparatus such as
a microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause
melting, overheating, fuming, loss of data or a fault.

Caution

Be careful not to injure your hand or finger when attaching/removing
the au Micro IC Card (LTE).

Use only the devices specified by the Company to insert the au Micro
IC Card (LTE) in. Using a device not specified by the Company might
cause loss of data or a fault. For the specified devices, contact an au
shop or Customer Service Center.

Do not disassemble or modify the au Micro IC Card (LTE).
Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Do not use or leave the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in hot places such as
by the fire or a heater. Doing so might cause melting, overheating,
fuming, loss of data or a fault.

Do not throw the au Micro IC Ca rd (LTE) into a fire or heat it. Do ing so
might cause melting, overheating, fuming, loss of data or a fault.

Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au Micro IC Card (LTE) or short­circuit it. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Do not drop the au Micro IC Card (LTE) or subject it to strong impact.
Doing so may cause a fault.

Do not fold, bend or place a heavy object on the au Micro IC Card
(LTE). Doing so may cause a fault.

Do not wet the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Doing so may cause a fault.

Be sure to read the following warnings before
use.

Be sure to read the following cautions before
use.

Do not scratch the IC (metal) part of th e au Micro IC Card (LTE). Doing
so might cause a fault.

Do not store the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in dusty places. Doing so
might cause a fault.

Do not store the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in places exposed to direct
sunlight or hot and humid places. Doing so may cause a fault.

Store the au Micro IC Card (LTE) out of reach of small children. Failure
to do so might cause injury or asphyxiation, etc. if they accidentally
swallow and choke on it.

■ 1Seg antenna cable

Warning

Do not splash with water or other liquids. Also, never use in places
subject to direct splashing with water or pet urine, etc. or in humid
places such as bath areas, or use with wet hands. Doing so might
cause overheating, fire, electric shock or fault from short-circuiting or
corrosion of electronic circuits.

Caution

When used by a child, parents or guardians should teach the child
how to use. Make sure that they use as instructed. Failure to do so
might cause injury, etc.

If you feel any abnormality with your skin, immediately consult a
dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs
depending on your physical constitution and condition.
The materials of parts used on the 1Seg antenna cable are as follows.

Headset connection terminal (top) PP resin
Headset connection terminal (ring) PC resin
Headset connection terminal (body) Elastomer resin
Cable Elastomer resin

Be sure to read the following warnings before
use.

Be sure to read the following cautions before
use.

Part Material Sur face treatment

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Connection plug (top) PP resin
Connection plug (ring) PC resin
Connection plug (body) Elastomer resin
Connection plug (metal) Brass Gold plating

Part Material Sur face treatment

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■ Stereo Headset with Microphone (Sample)

Warning

Do not use the product to play games, music or watch TV (1Seg)
while driving a car or motorbike, or riding a bicycle or walking. Doing
so might compromise traffic safety and cause an accident.

Caution

When playing games, music or watching TV (1Seg), adjust the volume to
the proper level. Setting too loud a volume or using the earphone
continuously for a long period of time might adversely affect your ears.
Even when the volume is adjusted moderately, using the earphone for a
long period of time might cause a hearing loss. Also, raising the volume too
high might prevent you from hearing sounds around you, which might in
turn lead to a traffic accident at a railroad crossing or pedestrian crossing.

Do not wrap the cable around the product to use. Sensitivity might drop, causing
audio to be interrupted or noise to be heard. Do not pull the cord to remove. Do
not hang the product by holding the cord. Doing so might cause damage the
terminal.

Prevent dust from adhering to terminal. Failure to do so might cause a
fault.

Insert/remove the plug straight to/from the terminal of the product.

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When adjusting the volume with the Stereo Headset with Microphone
(Sample) inserted into the product, raise the volume a little at a time. If
you raise the volume too much from the outset, sudden loud noise
from the earphone, etc. might adversely affect your ears.

Be sure to read the following warnings before
use.

Be sure to read the following cautions before
use.

For detailed operations on the initial setup, refer to the instruction
manual for the Stereo Headset with Microphone (Sample).

If you feel any abnormality with your skin, immediately consult a
dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs
depending on your physical constitution and condition.
The materials of parts used on the Stereo Headset with Microphone
(Sample) are as follows.

Exterior of earphone, exterior of
microphone with switch
Earpiece Elastomer resin SUS

Cable Elastomer resin
Connection plug (3.5mm) (body) Polypropylene

Connection plug (3.5mm) (metal) Copper alloy Nickel plating

Part Material

PC + ABS resin

resin

Surface treatment

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Handling precautions

These precautions are provided to ensure that performance can be fully
demonstrated. Thoroughly read these precautions to ensure correct use.

■ Precautions common to the main unit, battery pack, charging

equipment, au Micro IC Card (LTE), peripheral devices

● This product is waterproof, however, do not allow water to seep into the

product and do not allow accessories or optional devices to get wet. The
supplied and optional accessories are not waterproof.

● Do not apply excessive force to the product during use. Be sure not to put

the product into a tightly packed bag or place a heavy object on the
product in a bag. Sitting on the product in your pocket might damage the
display or internal circuit board resulting in a malfunction.
Keeping an external device connected to the microUSB connection
terminal or headset connection terminal might damage the connector
resulting in a malfunction. Such damage and malfunction are not covered
by the warranty, even if there is no exter nal damage.

● To ensure waterproof property (equivalent to IPX5 and IPX7) of this product,

use the product with the battery cover, the microUSB connection terminal
cover and headset connection terminal cover tightly closed.
Note that the waterproof property is not guaranteed in every usage
condition. Do not allow water to get inside the product or splash water on
the battery pack, charging equipment or optional accessories. Do not
attach/remove the battery cover or open/close the microUSB connection
terminal cover or headset connection terminal cover in the rain or with
waterdrops on the surface of the product. Doing so might cause water
intrusion resulting in inter nal corrosion.
Malfunctions determined to be caused by water intrusion are not covered
by the warranty.

● Do not use the product in extremely hot, cold or humid places. (Use within
an ambient temperature range of 5℃ to 35℃ and humidity range of 35% to

85%.)

- Charging equipment

- Peripheral devices

● Do not use the product in extremely hot, cold or humid places. (Use within
an ambient temperature range of 5℃ to 35℃ and humidity range of 35% to
85%. Temporary use within an ambient temperature range of 36℃ to 40 ℃

and humidity range of 86% to 90% is allowed.)

- Xperia™ VL main unit

- Battery pack, au Micro IC Card (LTE) (attached to Xperia™ VL main unit)

● Do not use in places subject to lots of dust or vibration. Doing so might
cause a fault.

● Clean the desktop holder contact terminal, microUSB connection terminal and
headset connection terminal with dry cotton swabs, etc. every now and then.
Soiled terminals might cause poor connection. Do not exert a strong force to
clean microUSB connection terminal or headset connection terminal to prevent
deformation.

● Clean the product with a soft dry cloth (such as the type used for
eyeglasses). Forceful rubbing with a dry cloth may scratch the display. The
display may be stained if splash or smear is left attached to the surface.
Wiping the product using alcohol, thinner, benzine, detergent, etc. might
erase the printing on the outer casing or cause discoloration.

● Use as far away as possible from land-line phones, TVs and radios. Use

nearby might affect them.

● This product may become warm while talking on a call, watching TV(1Seg),

charging or during other operations, depending on the situation, but this is
not abnormal.

● When the product is used by a child, parents or guardians should

thoroughly read "Instruction Manual" and teach the child how to use it.

● Turn off the power before removing the battery pack. If you remove the

battery pack with the power on, saved data might be altered or lost.

■ Main unit

● If the product becomes high temperature, the display may become dim.

This is normal.

● Do not forcefully press, tap or intentionally subject the display to strong

impact. Doing so might cause scratching or damage.

● Do not forcefully press your fingernails or hard objects against display or

keys surface. Doing so might cause scratching or damage.

● Do not remove the stickers that can be seen when the battery cover is removed.

These stickers prove that the product and the communication module you are
using comply with the Wireless Telegraphy Act and Telecommunications
Operations Act.

● Never use modified au cell phones. Use of a modified device violates the Radio

Law.
This product has acquired the certification of conformity with technical
regulations for the specified radio station based on the Radio Law, and the
"Technical Conformity Mark " is printed on the nameplate of the product as a
certificate.
If the screws of the product are removed and modifications are made to the
internal components, the certification of conformity with technical regulations will
become invalid. Never use the product without the valid certification. Doing so
violates the Radio Law.

● To prevent unlawful modification, the product has been designed so that it

cannot be easily disassembled. Modifying the product is prohibited by the
Radio Law.

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● Contents saved in the product, such as contacts and Album data might be

altered or lost by an accident, fault, repair or mishandling. Be sure to keep
a copy of important contents. Note that the Company assume no
responsibility for any damages or lost profits resulting from altered or lost
contents.

● Note that mails and downloaded data (both charged or free content) saved

on the product cannot be returned to the customer when the product is
replaced for repair of a fault, for example.

● This product uses liquid crystal for its display. The display response speed

may become slow when the ambient temperature is low, which is due to the
property of liquid crystal and not a malfunction. The display response
speed will return to normal at room temperature.

● Although the display used on the product is made using high-precision

technology, some pixels (dots) might be lit or out at all times. This is not a
malfunction.

● Take care not to inconvenience people around you when you use the

product in a public place.

● You are recommended to store copies of individual data such as photos

you took, videos and music in a PC by sending each file as mail
attachment, etc. Note, however, that you may not be able to make copies of
some copyrighted data even by the above-mentioned means.

● Take care not to place magnetized items such as magnetic cards,

speakers and TV sets near the product, as it might cause malfunction.
Putting strong magnetism close to the product might cause false operation.

● When you put the product in your pocket or bag, take care so that the

display does not come in contact with metal objects or other hard objects,
as it might cause scratching or damage. Also, be careful not to scratch or
damage the display by using a strap whose metal or other hard part comes
in contact with the display.

● When suddenly brought into a warm place from a cold place, or when in a

humid location, or when used whe re temperature suddenly changes (e.g.
near the air discharge port of an air conditioner), water droplets (i.e.
condensation) sometimes are formed inside the product. Note that when
used under conditions such as this, hu midity might cause corrosion or a fault.

● When wiping the display, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Use of a glass cleaner

or other similar liquid might cause a fault.

● When connecting the external device to the microUSB connection terminal or

headset connection terminal, ins ert/remove the external device connector
straight to/from the microUSB connection terminal or headset connection
terminal. Failure to do so might cause dama ge or a fault.

● Note that applying excessive force with the external device connected to

the microUSB connection terminal or headset connection terminal might
cause damage.

●

Do not discard the product together with regular trash. Please cooperate in the
collection of the product whe n it is no longer needed to protect the environment
and effectively use resources. Ol d products are collected at au shops an d other
places.

● Insert only a microSD memory card into the microSD memory card slot on

the product.

● Do not exert excessive force when attaching/removing a microSD memory

card. Doing so might injure your hands or fingers.

● While writing/reading data to/from a microSD memory card, do not subject

the product to vibration or impact, remove the battery pack or turn off the
power. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

● When hearing the other party's voice, make sure that the earpiece is

placed at the center of your ear. If the earpiece (audio output port) is
closed by the ear lobe, it may be hard to hear the voice.

● Even if you cover the microphone to make your voice inaudible to the other

party, the other party can hear your voice.

● When using handsfree call, take care to keep the speaker at a safe

distance from your ears, as the speaker volume may be too loud.

● Do not peel off the black sheet on the inner side of the battery cover. Doing

so might make it impossible for NFC/FeliCa™ data to be read or written.

● Do not cover the light sensor with your finger or put a sticker on it. Doing so

might hinder the light sensor from detecting the ambient brightness and
functioning correctly.

● Do not put a sticker, etc. on the proximity sensor. Doing so may cause the
sensor to malfunction and make the display always turned off while
receiving a call or during a call.

● Do not apply excessive force to the product during use. Note that applying
excessive force to the product such as swinging or carving the product
body cause malfunction or damage.

● Do not forcefully pull microUSB connection terminal cover or headset
connection terminal cover. It might cause damage.

● While watching TV (1Seg), the product becomes hot. Be careful when
touching the product with your hands or face.

● Note that when the shooting screen is displayed continuously for a long
time for still image shooting, video shooting, or TV (1Seg) watching, parts
of the main unit may get warm, and that contact by your skin with these
parts for a long time might cause low-temperature burns.

● Do not use the product while driving a car, etc. Using functions such as
mail and camera other than talking on the phone with a handsfree kit might
cause a traffic accident and is prohibited by law.

■ Touch Panel

● Use your finger to operate the touch panel. Do not use ballpoint pens,
pencils or other sharp-pointed objects. Using such objects does not only
hinder correct operation of the touch panel, but also might cause
scratching or damage to the display.

● Do not put stickers or sheets (e.g. commercially available protective films,
peep prevention sheets) on the display. Doing so might hinder correct
operation of the touch panel.

● Do not operate the touch panel with fingernails. Doing so might result in
split nails or jammed fingers.

● If the display surface is dirty or wet with sweat or water, it may not function
correctly. In such case, wipe the display surface with a dry, soft cloth.

●

Note that pressing the touch panel forcefully may cause malfunction or damage.

● When carrying the product in your pocket or bag, take care not to put the
touch panel close to metals or other conductive materials, as it might cause
false operation of the touch panel.

■ Battery pack

● Use in very hot or cold environments, for example, when left in an

automobile with the windows closed in summer, will cause the battery
capacity to drop and shorten the ava ilable battery usage time. This will also
shorten the battery pack's service life. Try to use the product as far as
possible at room temperature.

● The battery pack gradually discharges after charging even if the product is

not used. The battery pack may discharge completely after long time no
use. Charge before using.

● When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, remove the battery

cover and remove the battery pack from the main unit, and store it away
from hot and humid places.

● Charge the battery before using the product for the first time after

purchase, or if you have not used the product for a long time.

● The battery pack is a consumable item. If the performance of a battery

pack does not recover after charge, the battery pack is at the end of
service life, so buy a new one of the specified type. Note that the length of
service life varies depending on the usage condition, etc.

● Do not discard battery packs with regular trash. Please cooperate in the

collection of battery packs when it is no longer needed to protect the
environment and effectively use resources. au shops and other retailers
collect used battery packs.

● Battery packs sometimes swell up as they approach the end of their

service life. This is due to the proper ties of lithium-ion batteries, and is not a
problem in terms of safety.

■

Charging equipment

● When not using the specified charging equipment, remove the plug from

the power outlet.

● Do not wrap the cord of the specified charging equipment around the

adapter itself. Failure to do so might cause electric shock, ignition or fire.

● Do not forcibly bend the charging equipment's plug or the connection

between the connector and microUSB cable. Doing so might cause
electric shock, overheating or fire.

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■ au Micro IC Card (LTE)

● The au Micro IC Card (LTE) is lent to you by au. In case of loss or damage,

the card will be replaced at your expense. When malfunction is suspected,
or in case of theft or loss, contact an au shop or PiPit.

● Do not forcibly remove or insert the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Be careful not

to exert excessive force when inserting the card into your au cell phone.

● You are responsible for any damage caused by inserting your au Micro IC

Card (LTE) into some other IC card reader/writer, etc.

● Keep the IC (metal) part of your au Micro IC Card (LTE) clean. Clean the

product with a soft dry cloth (such as the type used for eyeglasses).

● Do not put stickers, etc. on the au Micro IC Card (LTE).

● Do not insert a card other than au Micro IC Card (LTE) into the product. You

cannot use the product with a card other than au Micro IC Card (LTE).

■ Camera

●

When using the camera, follow common rules of etiquette regarding camera use.

● Image data might be altered or lost due to malfunction, repair or

mishandling of the product. The Company takes no responsibility for
recovery of altered or lost data, damages resulting from altered or lost data,
and lost profits.

● When photographing important occasions (such as a wedding), take a trial

shot and check the shot image to make sure it is correctly shot and the
audible sound is recorded.

● Do not use the camera for recording commercially available books or

information of which photographing is not allowed.

● Do not leave the camera lens exposed to direct sunlight. Imaging elements

might be discolored or burnt.

■ Music, videos, TV (1Seg) and Radio

● Do not listen to music or watch videos,TV (1Seg), etc. while driving a car or

motorbike, or riding a bicycle. Use of cell phones while driving a car or
motorbike is prohibited by law. (Use of cell phones while riding a bicycle
may also be punishable by law.) In addition, stay alert to the traffic around
you even when walking. Surrounding sounds may not be heard clearly, and
gazing at the screen might distract your attention causing a traffic
accident. Be especially careful at railroad crossings, station platform and
pedestrian crossings.

● Take care not to listen at ear-splitting volume for a long time, as it might

affect hearing.

● Be careful of sound leakage from the Stereo Headset with Microphone

(Sample) etc. in trains or other places with many people around you.

■ Copyrights and rights of portrait

● You are not allowed to copy, distribute, publish, modify or edit the data you

shot, recorded or downloaded using this product without consent of the
copyright holder, except for personal use, under the copyright law. In
addition, do not use or modify portraits or names of other individuals
without their consent, as it might infringe on rights of portrait. Note that
shooting and recording may be restricted at some live performances,
shows and exhibitions even for personal use.

● Be careful about the copyright and portrait right when posting photos you

shot, etc. on Internet homepages.

● This product is licensed based on MPEG-4 and AVC patent portfolio

license with MPEG LA. LLC. The use is allowed for personal and nonprofit
use only in the cases below.

・Recording videos that conform to MPEG-4 and AVC Visual Standard

(hereinafter referred to as MPEG-4 and AVC Video)

・Playing MPEG-4 and AVC Videos recorded personally by consumers not

engaged in profit activities

・Playing MPEG-4 and AVC Video supplied from the provider licensed from

MPEG-LA, LLC. For further utilizing, please contact MPEG LA, LLC in
U.S. (http://www.mpegla.com)

■ Backup content on the product

● Please back up important content recorded or downloaded to the product
to an outside source. Content recorded to memory on the product
sometimes disappears or is altered by unexpected factors, such as static
electricity or a fault, repair, mishandling, etc.
* How to make backups: Store important data such as contacts data,

music, shot photos and videos on microSD memory cards. You can also
send files as mail attachment or transfer to your PC. Note, however, that
there are some data that cannot be copied by using these means.

■ microSD memory card

● Using a microSD memory card not specified by the Company might cause
loss of data or a fault. For the specified microSD memory card, contact an
au shop or Customer Service Center.

● When a microSD memory card is not inserted into the product, you cannot
operate for a microSD memory card.

● Insert a microSD memory card correctly. If not inserted correctly, you
cannot use a microSD memory card.

● Do not allow a microSD memory card contact side to touch metals, wet
water or get dirt.

● Do not bend, fold or place a heavy object on or give a strong impact to a
microSD memory card.

● Formatting a microSD memory card may be required. Format it with the
product before use.

● After you have used the product for a long time, the microSD memory card
removed may become warm, but this is not malfunction.

● Avoid using and storing the product at a place where static electricity or
electrostatic noise is readily generated.

● When carrying or storing a microSD memory card, put it in a storage case
to avoid impact.

● Do not disassemble or modify.

● Do not put stickers, etc. on a microSD memory card.

● You are recommended to copy data saved in a microSD memor y card to

another microSD memory card or a PC for backup.

● When discarding your microSD memory card, you are recommended not

only to delete saved data, but also to destroy the card physically to prevent
the data from being leaked. Control contents saved in your microSD
memory card on your judgement and responsibility.

● When the battery level is low on the product, power may be turned off

during saving data in a microSD memory card, so data cannot be saved
normally. That may cause data loss or malfunction. You are recommended
to save data when the battery is charged enough.

Notes on waterproof and dustproof properties

This product has a waterproof property equivalent to IPX5*1 and IPX7*2, as well
as a dustproof property equivalent to IP5X*
connection terminal cover, headset connection terminal cover and battery cover
are securely attached (based on in-house testing). Specifically, you can make
calls holding the product with wet hands in the rain (less than 20 mm per hour)
without umbrella, as well as use the product in a place with water such as a
bathroom or kitchen. Before using the product, thoroughly read "Important items
to remember before use" and "Tips for comfortable use" to ensure correct use.
Failure to follow the contents described in these sections may cause intrusion of
water, sand or other foreign material, resulting in overheating, ignition, electric
shock, injury or a fault.
*1 IPX5 equivalent means that the product will maintain its operability as a

phone even if it is sprayed with water from a 6.3 mm diameter nozzle at a
distance of about 3 meters for more than 3 minutes at a rate of about 12.5
liters per minute from any direction.

*2 IPX7 equivalent means that the product will maintain its operability as a

phone with no water getting inside the main unit even if it is gently
submerged in a tank of still tap water at room temperature to a depth of 1
meter for about 30 minutes.

*3 IP5X equivalent means that the product will securely maintain its operability

as a phone even after it has been placed in an apparatus with grit and dust
of diameters of 75 μm or less and shaken for 8 hours.

Since operation of the product on each usage scene was confirmed based on
the above assumption, proper operation of the product in every possible
condition during actual use is not guaranteed. Malfunctions determined to be
caused by mishandling by the customer are not covered by the warranty.

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on the condition that the microUSB

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Important items to remember before use

a Make sure that the microUSB connection terminal cover and headset

connection terminal cover are firmly closed, and the battery cover is
securely attached.

・Waterproofness is only effective when the covers are securely closed.
・Waterproofness is not effective while using the 1Seg antenna cable.
・Just a small particle (a hair, etc.) between contact surfaces can cause

water leak.

・Do not open/close the microUSB connection terminal cover, headset

connection terminal cover or battery cover if the main unit or your hands
are wet.

・When closing each cover, after stowing the cover hinge, press the entire

cover with the flat part of your finger. Then, trace the cover to ensure that
the cover is not partially open.

b Do not immerse the product in water with

soap, detergent or bath salts in it.

c Do not immerse the product in seawater, a

swimming pool or hot spring.

d Do not immerse the product in any liquid

(alcohol, juices, etc.) other than fresh water
and tap water of room-temperature (5-35℃ ).

e Do not place the product directly on sand at a

beach, etc. Grains of sand or other small
particles might get into the earpiece,
microphone or speaker, causing the volume to
drop. And if sand gets inside the product's
main unit, it might cause overheating or a
fault.

f Do not use the product underwater.
g Do not leave the product in a humid place such as a bathroom or kitchen for

an extended period of time.

h Do not peel off the mesh sheet on the inner side of the battery cover. Doing

so makes waterproofness ineffective.

Soap/detergent/
bath salts

Seawater

Hot spring Sand/dirt

Tips for comfortable use

･ Once the product gets wet, water may remain in gaps of the main unit. Shake

the product well to drain water. Especially make sure to drain water remaining
in the back side, power key and volume key parts.

･ Even after water is drained, the inner parts might be still wet. Although you

can use the product, do not place it near things that must not get wet. Take
care not to wet your clothes, bag or contents of the bag.

･ Drain water if it becomes temporarily hard to hear the sound due to water

remaining in the microphone or earpiece.

■ Notes on various usage scenes

In the rain: You can make calls holding the product with wet hands in the rain

without umbrella.
･ The rain in this case means a moderately-heavy rain (less than 20 mm per

hour).

･ Water drops on the display might cause errors in the touch panel operation.
･ Never open/close the microUSB connection terminal cover, headset

connection terminal cover or battery cover if the product is exposed to rain,

or your hands are wet.
In the shower: You can make calls holding the product with wet hands while
taking a shower.
･ Avoid spraying the product with high-pressure water, as the product is not

designed to withstand high water pressure.
Washing: You can wash the product under a mild flow (less than 6 liters per
minute) of tap water at room temperature (5 ℃ to 35℃ ) at a distance of about
10 cm from the faucet or showerhead.
･ Do not spray the product with high-pressure water or submerge it in water for

extended periods of time, as the product is not designed to withstand high

water pressure.
･ Make sure that the battery cover is tightly closed, and holding the m icroUSB

connection terminal cover and headset connection terminal cover so that

they do not open, wash the product with your hands. Do not use a brush or

sponge.

･ Do not wash the product in a washing machine or ultrasound bath.
･ Do not splash the product with or immerse it in soap water, detergent water,

etc. other than tap water.
In the bath: You can use the product in a bathroom. Although you can make calls
with wet hands, do not immerse the product into a bathtub. The product is not
resistant to high temperatures.
･ Do not use the product in a bathroom for an extended period of time. The

product is not moistureproof.

･ Do not immerse the product in hot spring water, soap water, detergent water,

or water with bath salts in it. Also, do not use the product underwater. Doing
so may cause a fault.

･ Extreme changes in temperature cause condensation. Wait until the main unit

reaches room temperature before you bring the product from a cold place
into a warm bathroom.

･ If condensation occurs inside the display, leave the product at room

temperature for a while until condensation is cleared.

･ Do not splash the product with hot water. The product is not resistant to high

temperatures.

･ Do not bring the desktop holder into a bathroom.
･ Use within an ambient temperature range of 5℃ to 40 ℃ (temporary use at 36

℃ to 40 ℃ in bathroom etc. allowed) and humidity range of 35% to 90%

(temporary use at 86% to 90% in bathroom etc. allowed).
In the kitchen: You can use the product in the kitchen and other places where
water is used.
･ Do not sprash the product with or immerse it in soap water, detergent water,

seasonings, juices, etc. other than tap water.
･ Do not immerse the product in or splash it with boiling water. The product is

not resistant to high temperatures.
･ Do not place the product where it gets extremely hot or cold such as near a

stove or in a refrigerator.

On the poolside

･ Do not immerse the product in or splash it with pool water.
･ Do not use the product underwater. Doing so may cause a fault.
･ When the product gets pool water, wash the product under a mild flow (less

than 6 liters per minute) of tap water at room temperature (5℃ to 35 ℃).
･ When washing the product, make sure that the battery cover is tightly closed

and hold the microUSB connection terminal cover and headset connection

terminal cover so that they do not open. Wash the product with your hands.

Do not use a brush or sponge.