Vega ptl21 Basic Manual

BasicManual

Contents

SafetyPrecautions

GettingReady

BasicOperations

Appendix

Preface

Thank you for buying the VEGA (PTL21)
(simply called the "product" from here on).
Before using the product, be sure to read
the "Basic Manual" (this manual) to ensure
correct use.
After you have finished reading this manual,
be sure to store it in a safe place so that you
can retrieve it whenever needed. If you lose
the "Basic Manual" (this manual), contact an
au shop or Customer Service Center.

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About operating instructions

In "Basic Manual" (this manual), handles are
only basic operations for main features.
For detailed descriptions of various
functions, refer to the "Instruction Manual
application" (Japanese) that can be used
on your product or "Full Instruction Manual"
(Japanese) on au website.

■

Instruction Manual application
(Japanese)

You can use the "Instruction Manual
application" on this product to confirm
detailed operational procedures.
Certain functions can be directly activated
from the application screens on which their
operations are described.

a Home screen → [Apps] →

[Instruction Manual]

When using the application for the first
time, you must download and install it
following the on-screen instructions.

■ Instruction Manual Download

You can download "Basic Manual" (this
manual), "Setting Guide" and "Full Instruction

ual" (Japanese) from au website:

Man
http://www.au.kddi.com/torisetsu/index.html

■ For Those Requiring an English/
Korean/Simplified Chinese/T
Chinese/Portuguese Instruction Manual

You can download the English/Korean/
Simplified Chinese/T
Portuguese version of the Simple Manual
from the au website.
Download URL: http://www.
torisetsu/index.html

English/Korean/Simplified Chinese/

aditional Chinese/Portuguese Simple

T

r
Manual can be read at the end of the "Full
Instruction Manual" (Japanese).

raditional

raditional Chinese/

au.kddi.com/

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Safety precautions

Before you start using the product, be sure
to read the "Safety Precautions" to ensure
correct use.
Before you assume that the product is
malfunctioning, check for possible remedies
in the following au Customer Support site of
au website:
http://cs.kddi.com/support/komatta/kosho/
index.html

2

When using the product

• Communication is not possible even inside
the service area in places where the signal

s not reach (e.g. tunnels and basements).

doe

o, communication is sometimes

Als
not possible in poor reception areas.
Communication is sometimes interrupted
if you move into a poor reception areas
during communications.

ce this product uses radio waves, the

• Sin

sibility of communication intercepts by

pos

rd parties cannot be eliminated. (Though

thi

/CDMA/GSM/UMTS system has

LTE

hly secure confidential communication

hig

tures.)

fea

• This product is compatible with the
international roaming service. Each
network service described in this manual
varies depending on the area and service
content.

• Since this product is a radio station
under the Radio Law, you may be asked
to temporarily submit the product for
inspection in accordance with the Radio
Law.

• IMEI data is automatically sent by
the cell phone that you are using to
KDDI CORPORA
maintenance" and "monitoring operational
status" of your cell phone.

ake care not to inconvenience people

• T
around you when you use the product in
a public place.

• When the product is used by a child,
parents or guardians should thoroughly
read the "Basic Manual" (this manual)
and teach the child how to use it.

• If you are going to use the product
overseas, check the laws and regulations
of the countries and regions beforehand.

TION for "cell phone

■ Cell phone etiquette!

•

The cell phone always emits weak

radio waves when power is on. Use
the cell phone in an enjoyable and
safe manner without forgetting to be
considerate of others around you.

• Do not make calls from cinemas,
theaters, museums, libraries, and
other similar places. Tu
or turn on manner mode to prevent
others around you from being
inconvenienced by ringtones.

• Do not use the cell phone on the
street where you will be in the way
of others.

•

Move to areas where you will not

inconvenience others, such as on
bullet trains and in hotel lobbies.

ke care to avoid talking in a loud

• Ta
voice.

• Obtain the permission of other people
around you before you take their
photos with the cell phone's camera.

rn power off

3

■ Take care of people around you!

• Turn the product off in crowded
trains or other crowded places, since
there may be people with a cardiac
pacemaker nearby.

• When hospitals or other institutions
have 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.

■ Use of the product is not allowed in the
following places!

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

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fic accident. Use

Use of

• Do not use this product while you are
aboard an airplane. Use of electric
devices transmitting radio waves in
airplane is prohibited by law.
airline companies, however, allow
their passengers to use cell phones.
For details, contact the airline
company you use.

Some

List of packaged items

Before you start using the product, make
sure that you have all the following
packaged with the product.

Main unit

Warranty (Japanese)

• Instruction Manual (Japanese)

• Setting Guide (Japanese)

• VEGA

Motionはじめてガイド (VEGA

Motion Beginning Guide) (Japanese)

The following items are not included in the
package:

• microSD memory card

• AC adapter

• Stereo earphones

• microUSB cable

• Purchase a specified charger (sold

separately).

• Illustrations of cell phones in this manual
are only for reference. They may look
different from the actual product.

Desktop holderBattery pack

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Contents

Preface ……………………………… ii
About operating instructions ……… ii
Safety precautions ………………… 2
When using the product …………… 2
List of packaged items ……………… 5

Safety Precautions

Regarding notations
used in this document ……………… 8
Exemptions ……………………… 10
Safety Precautions
(observe strictly) …
Handling precautions …………… 36
Notes on waterproof and
dustproof properties ……………… 53
Notes on using Bluetooth
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
Notes on packet communication
charges …………………………… 69
Notes on Google Play/
au Market/applications…………… 70

6

……………… 12

®

/

®

) functions … 64

Getting Ready

Names and functions of parts…… 71
Attaching/removing
the battery pack ………………… 74
Attaching/removing
the au Micro IC Card (LTE) ……… 78
Installing/removing
a microSD memory card ………… 82
Charging ………………………… 87
Turning the power on/of

Basic Operations

Using the touch panel …………… 99
Using the home screen …………101
Monitoring the product's status … 102
Using the launcher menu ……… 106
Entering text ……………………… 118
Viewing the settings menu ……… 120
Using au Disaster
Countermeasure application ……124

f

………… 96

Appendix

Introduction of
related accessories ………………132
Troubleshooting …………………136
Updating software ………………141
After-sales service ……………… 143
Main specifications ………………149

Absorption Rate

Specific
(SAR) of cell phones ……………153
Safety Information ……………… 155
FCC Notice ………………………156
Export Administration
Regulations ………………………161
Intellectual property rights ………161
User license ………………………167

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Regarding notations used in this document

■ Key indications used in this manual

In this manual, keys are represented by
simplified illustrations as shown below.

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Safety Precautions

■ Indications used for the operation

of selecting items/icons/keys, etc.

In this manual, the operation procedure
to tap the menu item, icon, or key on the

een (▶P.100) is indicated as

scr
[(item name, etc.)].
Also, descriptions in this manual are
based on operations with a portrait
screen orientation. Items, icons or the
keys on the screen may look diff
with a landscape screen orientation.

erent

Example: When adding a widget to the
home screen

a Home screen → [ ] → [Widget]

The widget(s) that can be added will
appear. Drag and drop the widget that
you want to add to the desired location.

memo

• Depending on applications, the basic
screen such as home or menu screen
will not appear when you start the
application, but instead display the last
screen when the application was last
used. In such case, tap
to display the basic screen such as
home or menu screen. In this manual,
the procedure to tap
omitted, and the procedure starting with
the basic screen such as home or menu
screen is described.

• In this manual, the keys, screens and
icons are explained by using a main unit
in "precious white" color as an example.

please note that fonts and

However,
forms may vary from the actual keys
and screens, or some parts may be
abbreviated.

several times

several times is

Safety Precautions

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• The menu items and icons described
in this manual might be different
based on different functions you use
or different conditions, etc. Also, icons
may be intentionally added or moved for
explanation purposes.

• In this manual, "microSD™ memory
card", "microSDHC™ memory card"
and "microSDXC™ memory card" are
abbreviated as "microSD memory card".

■ Screen displays used in this

manual

Screen illustrations shown in this manual
may look different from the actual
screens. In some cases, both top and
bottom part of a screen may be omitted.

• For the default settings of the
respective functions, refer to "Full
Instruction Manual"(Japanese).

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Safety Precautions

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 saved 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 this 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

he Company is not liable for

product. T
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 manual

refers to the following companies:

So

ld by: KDDI CORPORATION, OKINAWA

CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY
Imported by: Pantech Wireless Japan Inc.
Manufactured by: Pantech Co., Ltd.

memo

• Reproduction of the content of this
manual in part or in whole is prohibited.

• The content of this manual is subject to
change without notice.

ort has been made in the

• Every eff
preparation of this manual. Should you
notice any unclear points, omissions,
etc., feel free to contact us.

ong page order or missing pages will

• Wr
be replaced.

Safety Precautions

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Safety Precautions

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

(observe strictly)

■ Before using this product,

thoroughly read these safety
precautions for proper use. A
reading, store the precautions in a
safe place.

● 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.

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Safety Precautions

■ Explanation of indications used in this
manual

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

fter

injury
This symbol indicates the

possibility of death or serious
injury

This symbol indicates the
possibility of personal injury

(*2)

damage

*1 Serious injury: This refers to loss

of sight, injury, burns (high-and
low-temperature), electric shock,
broken bones, injuries with residual

ects from poisoning, etc., and

aftereff
injuries requiring hospital admission
for treatment or long-term hospital
attendance as an outpatient.

(*1)

to a person.

(*1)

to a person.

to a person or physical

(*3)

.

*2 Injury: This refers to injuries, burns

(high-and low-temperature), electric
shock, etc. that do not require hospital
admission for treatment or long-term
hospital attendance as an outpatient.

*3 Physical damage: T

extended damage to buildings,
furniture, livestock, or pets.

his refers to

■ Explanation of graphic symbols used
in this manual

Indicates an action that is not
allowed.

Indicates that handling with wet
hands is not allowed.

Indicates that disassembly is
not allowed.

Indicates that use in a place
where the product is likely to get
wet or allowing the product to
get wet is not allowed.

Indicates an action that must
be done.

Indicates that the power plug
must be disconnected from the
power outlet.

Safety Precautions

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■ Precautions common to the main

DANGER

unit, au Micro IC Card (LTE), battery
pack, charging equipment, peripheral
devices

Be sure to read the
following hazards before
use.

Be sure to use only the specified
peripheral devices. Use of other
peripheral devices might cause

rheating, fire, rupture, fault, or

ove

kage of liquid.

lea

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 a car in the hot
sun). Doing so might cause ignition,
rupture, fault, fire or injury

14

Safety Precautions

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 observe these precautions
might cause the gas to catch fire. In
addition, when using NFC/Osaifu-

®

at a gas station, be sure to

Keitai
turn off the power in advance. (If
"NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock" has 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 fire,
rupture or fire.

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

When using metal accessories, etc.,
make sure not to allow the metal part
come in contact with the connectors
or power outlet. Doing so might cause
electric shock, fire, 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 light-collecting
mechanism of the lens.

The customer is not allowed to
disassemble, modify or repair the
product. Doing so might cause a
fault, fire, electric shock, or injury.
The Company is not liable even in
the event of any non conformities
arising on the product or peripheral
devices as a result of modification,

fication of the product is in

etc. Modi
violation of the Wireless Te
Act.

Be sure to read the

WARNING

following warnings before
use.

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

legraphy

Safety Precautions

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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
connectors. 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.

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Safety Precautions

Although this product model has
waterproof property, stop use if liquid
such as water gets inside the main
unit from the external connector

earphone jack cover or the

cover,
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.

If charging is not completed after

CAUTION

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.

Be sure to read the
following cautions before
use.

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, fire,
deformation or a fault.

Do not leave on unstable places such
as rocky stands or tilting surfaces
especially while the vibration mode is
set. Dropping the product may cause
injury or damage. A
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.

lso, pay sufficient

Safety Precautions

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Do not touch the main unit or
the specified AC adapter (sold
separately) 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 especially in high­temperature environment. Be careful
when 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 mig

rheating and fire.

ove

Do not use the product with the
battery cover removed.

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Safety Precautions

ht cause

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.

Do not leave or store with the battery
cover 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
(sold separately) from the power
outlet, make sure that the product is
not overheating before turning the

or removing the battery off,

power 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 aff
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 aff

ect your

ect your ears.

Safety Precautions

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When using a charging equipment
or external device, insert/remove
the connector straight to/from the
connector. Make sure the orientation
of the connector is correct. Failure to
do so might cause damage or a fault.

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Safety Precautions

■ Main unit

Be sure to read the

WARNING

following warnings before
use.

Do not use a cell phone while driving
a car or riding a motorbike or bicycle.
It may 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.

Do not use this product while you are
aboard an airplane. Use of electric
devices transmitting radio waves in

plane is prohibited by law. Some

air

line companies, however, allow their

air

sengers to use cell phones. For

pas

ails, contact the airline company

det

use.

you

The product sometimes affects high­precision electronic devices. So, turn
it off near such devices. (Examples

electronic devices that might be

of

ected by the product include cardiac

aff

emakers, hearing aids, other

pac

ctronic medical devices, fire alarms,

ele

automatic doors. If you are using

and

electronic medical device, contact

an

device manufacturer or retailer for

the

ormation about the possible affect

inf

radio waves.)

of

When using the product near an
implanted pacemaker, implanted
cardioverter-defibrillator or other
electronic medical device, radio
waves might aff
devices. So, please observe the
following.

1.

T
pacemaker or implanted
car
carry or use the product at least
22 cm away from the pacemaker
or cardioverter-defi

2. Turn the product off in crowded
tra
since there may be people with a
cardiac pacemaker or implanted
cardioverter-defibrillator nearby

ect these units and

hose with an implanted

dioverter-defibrillator should

brillator

ins or other crowded places,

.

.

Safety Precautions

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

ical institutions.

med

• Do not bring the product into
operating theaters, intensive­care units (ICU) and coronary
care units (CCU).

rn the product off in hospital

• Tu
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.

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Safety Precautions

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

CAUTION

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

Do not light the mobile 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. T
with a past history of this should
consult with a physician beforehand.

Be sure to read the
following cautions before
use.

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

hose

Safety Precautions

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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.

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Safety Precautions

The materials of parts used on this product are as follows.

■ Main unit

Part Material Surface treatment

Outer case
(display panel side)

Outer case
(display frame part)

Outer case (operation key side)

Outer case (battery cover side)

Battery cover

PC+GF reinforced
resin

PC+GF reinforced
resin

Acrylic UV cured coating

Acrylic UV cured coating

PC resin Acrylic UV cured coating

PC+GF reinforced resin

PC+GF reinforced resin

Acrylic UV cured coating

Acrylic UV cured coating

Camera lens part Acrylic resin Chemically cured

Display (touch panel) Hardened glass Strengthening heat treatment and

Infrared port part Acrylic resin Chemically cured

Power key,

Volume key PC resin Acrylic UV cured coating

fingerprint resistant coating

External connector cover PC resin Acrylic UV cured coating

Earphone jack cover

PC resin

Acrylic UV cured coating

Charging connector Stainless steel Gold plating

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1Seg antenna (head part)

PC+GF reinforced resin

Acrylic UV cured coating

1Seg antenna (pipe part) Stainless steel Nickel plating

■ Desktop holder

Part Material Surface treatment

Part Material Surface treatment

Outer case (front, rear)

ABS resin Unfinished surface

Stand legs ABS resin Unfinished surface

Top/bottom clip POM resin Unfinished surface

Side clip POM resin Un

finished surface

Connector lever POM resin Unfinished surface

Anti-slip rubber PU resin Unfinished surface

Connector Copper alloy Gold plating

microUSB connector Copper alloy Gold plating

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Safety Precautions

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 allow liquids, metal objects,
burnable items, and other foreign
matter to get inside the microSD
memory card slot. Fai

ht cause fire, electric shock or

mig
a fault.

Do not swing the product around by
holding the hand strap, etc. Doing so
might cause an accident or damage.

Use the product with the covers of
external connector or earphone jack,
etc. closed. If the covers are open,
dirt or water may get inside causing
a fault.

lure to do so

Stow the 1Seg antenna when not
watching TV (1Seg). If you operate
the product for calling, etc. with the
1Seg antenna extended, it might
cause unexpected injury by hitting
your face, etc.

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 earpiece
(receiver) 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

Before using the product,

injury.
be sure to check that there are no
foreign objects on the earpiece
(receiver) or other parts.

Safety Precautions

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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 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

cloth, bedding, etc. The main

paper,
unit might get hot, causing fire, burns
or a fault.

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Safety Precautions

■ Battery pack

(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

DANGER

following hazards before
use.

Do not short-circuit the positive (+)
and negative (-) contacts 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 connectors
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 connectors 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.
cause the leaked liquid to catch fire
resulting in

Failure to do so might

fire or rupture.

Safety Precautions

29

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 of
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.

30

Safety Precautions

f

the

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

Be sure to read the

WARNING

following warnings
before use.

Do not use at other voltages than the
specified power supply voltage. Doing
so might cause fire, overheating or
electric shock.

• Desktop holder: 5.0 VDC

• Common AC adapter 01 (sold

separately): 100 VAC (for home
use in Japan)
Do not charge in single-phase

or charge using a

200 V
transformer for international travel.

• AC adapter (sold separately)
other than the above for charging
overseas: 100 VAC to 240 VAC

DC adapter (sold separately):

•

12/24 VDC (for negative grounded
vehicles only)

Firmly insert the plug of the specified
charging equipment (sold separately)
into the power outlet or cigarette
lighter socket down to the base of
its pins. Incomplete insertion of the
pow

er plug or cigarette lighter socket
might result in electric shock or fire
caused by overheating and
not use damaged specified charging
equipment (sold separately) or loose
power outlets or cigarette lighter
sockets.

fire. Do

Safety Precautions

31

If the fuse in the common DC adapter
01/03 (sold separately) blows,
replace it with a fuse of the specified
type (250 V, 1 A). Replacing with a
different type of fuse might cause
overheating or fire. (For information
about fuse replacement, carefully
read the manual for the common DC
adapter 01/03 (sold separately).)

Do not damage, modify, twist, pull
or place a heavy object on the
power cord of the specified charging
equipment (sold separately). Do
not use a damaged cord. Doing so
might cause an electric shock, short
circuit or fire.

Do not let your hands, fingers and
other parts of the body touch the
connectors. Doing so might cause
electric shock, injury or a fault.

32

Safety Precautions

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 (sold separately),
unplug its power plug from the outlet
or cigarette lighter socket. If the
plug remains plugged in when you
clean the equipment, it might cause
an electric shock or short circuit.
Also, wipe off
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.

dust on the charging

Install and position in-car devices

CAUTION

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.

When the AC adapter is not to be used
for a long time, disconnect the AC
adapter's power plug from the power
outlet. Failure to do so might cause

ctric shock, fire or a fault.

ele

Do not use in places subject to direct
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 A
adapter's power plug.

Do not use the desktop holder in an
automobile. It may be dropped or
interfere with driving and may cause
malfunction. The desktop holder is
intended for indoor use on a stable
place.

Be sure to read the
following cautions before
use.

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.

C

Safety Precautions

33

Charge the battery in a stable place

WARNING

especially while the vibration mode
set. If placed on an inclined surface
or wobbly stand, the product might
fall causing injury or damage. 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 (sold
separately) from the power outlet or
cigarette lighter socket, hold and pull
the power plug. If you pull the cord,
the cord might be damaged.

Do not use the common DC adapter
01/03 (sold separately) with the car
engine stopped. Doing so might
result in draining of the car battery.

34

Safety Precautions

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

■ au Micro IC Card (LT

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.

E)

Be sure to read the
following warnings before
use.

CAUTION

Be sure to read the
following cautions before
use.

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 speci
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.

fied devices, contact an

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 Card
(LTE) into a fire or heat it. Doing 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 might cause a fault.

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

Safety Precautions

35

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

Do not scratch the IC (metal) part of
the 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 might 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.

36

Safety Precautions

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, au Micro IC Card (LTE),
battery pack, charging equipment,
peripheral devices

● 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 external connector or earphone
jack might damage the connector

n a malfunction. Such damage

resulting i
and malfunction are not covered by the
warranty, even if there is no external
damage.

● To ensure waterproof property

(equivalent to IPX5 and IPX7) of this
product, use the product with the
battery cover,
and earphone jack cover tightly closed.

external connector cover

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 external
connector cover or earphone jack
cover in the rain or with water drops on
the surface of the product. Doing so
might cause water intrusion resulting in
internal 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°C
to 35°C and humidity range of 35%
to 85%.)

• Charging equipment

• Peripheral devices

Safety Precautions

37

● Do not use the product in extremely

hot, cold or humid places. (Use within
an ambient temperature range of 5°C
to 35°C and humidity range of 35% to

mporary use at 36°C to 40°C

90%. Te
is allowed.)

• VEGA (PTL21) main unit

• Battery pack, au Micro IC Card

(LTE) (attached to VEGA
main unit)

● Do not use in places subject to lots of

dust or vibration.

● Clean the connectors with dry cotton

swabs, etc. every now and then.
Soiled connectors might cause poor
connection. Do not exert a strong force
to clean the connectors to prevent
deformation.

38

Safety Precautions

(PTL21)

● 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.
be stained if splash or smear is left
attached to the surface. Wiping the
product using alcohol, thinner,
detergent, etc. might erase the
printing on the outer casing or cause
discoloration.

● Use as far away as possible from

land-line phones, T
nearby might affect them.

● Depending on usage conditions the

main unit might get warm while you are
using voice calls, camera functions or
while it is being charged, but this is not
abnormal.
Be careful when it touches your hands
and face, etc.

The display may

benzene,

Vs and radios. Use

● When the product is used by a child,

parents or guardians should thoroughly
read the "Basic Manual" (this manual)
and teach the child how to use it.

● Turn off the power before removing the

bat

tery pack. If you remove the battery

k with the power on, saved data

pac

ht be altered or lost.

mig

■ Main unit

● 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,

sharp objects or hard objects against
keys or display surface. Doing so might
cause scratching or damage.

● The touch panel is designed for

operation by gently touching it with
your finger. Do not press it strongly or
with sharp-pointed objects (e.g. nails,
ballpoint pens, pins). Doing so does not
only hinder correct operation, but also
may cause scratching or damage to
the display.

● Protective fi

● Do not operate the touch panel with

lm is applied to the
display when purchased. Remove the
protective film that was applied when
purchased if applying film (commercially
available protective films, etc.). In
addition, the touch panel might not
function properly depending on the
kinds of sticker or film products.

fingernails. Doing so may result in split
nails or injury such as jammed fingers.

Safety Precautions

39

● If the display surface is dirty or wet from

perspiration or water, it may not function
correctly. In such case, wipe the display
surface dry with a soft cloth.

● Do not remove the stickers printed

with the IMEI that can be seen when
the battery pack is removed. T
stickers prove that the product and the
communication module you are using
comply with the Wireless Te
Act and Telecommunications
Operations Act.

40

Safety Precautions

hese

legraphy

● 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,
the "Technical Conformity Mark
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.

and

" is

● To prevent unlawful modification, the

product has been designed so that

cannot be easily disassembled.

it

ifying the product is prohibited by

Mod

Radio Law.

the

● Contents saved in this product, such as

contacts, mails and bookmarks, might
be altered or lost by an acc

air or mishandling. Be sure to keep a

rep

y of important contents. Note that the

cop

pany assumes no responsibility for

Com

damages or lost profits resulting from

any

ered or lost contents.

alt

● Note that content 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.

ident, fault,

● 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

some pixels (dots) might

technology,
be lit or out at all times. This is not a
malfunction.

● Take care not to inconvenience people

around you
a public place.

you use the product in

when

Safety Precautions

41

● You are recommended to store copies

of individual data such as photos you
took, videos and music in your PC by
sending each file as mail attachment,
etc. Note, however,
not be able to make copies of some
copyrighted data even by the above­mentioned means.

ke care not to place magnetized

● Ta

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

42

Safety Precautions

that you may

magnetic cards, speakers

as

● When you put the product in your

pocket or bag, take care so that the
display does not come in contact with

al objects or other hard objects, as

met
it might cause scratching or damage.
Also, be careful not to scratch or

display by using a strap

damage the
who

se 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 where
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, humidity
might cause corrosion or a fault.

● When wiping the display, wipe with a

soft, dry cloth. Use of a moistened cloth,

ss cleaner or other similar liquid might

gla

se a fault.

cau

● When connecting the external device to

the external connector,
the connector of the external device is
straight with the external connector.

● Note that applying unnecessary force

with the external device connected
to the external connector may cause
damage.

● Do

not discard the product together
h regular trash. Please cooperate

wit

the collection of the product when

in

is no longer needed to protect the

it

ironment and effectively use

env

ources. Old products are collected at

res

shops and other places.

au

make sure that

● 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
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.
(audio output port) is closed by the ear
lobe, it may be hard to hear the voice.

the

If the earpiece

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43

● 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

inner side of the battery cover. Doing so
might make it
to be read or written.

● 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 during a call.

44

Safety Precautions

the black sheet on the

impossible for

FeliCa data

■ Touch Panel

● The touch panel was designed to be

lightly touched with your fingers. Do
not strongly press down on it with your
fingers, or sharply pointed objects
(fingernails, ballpoint pens, pins, etc.).
In addition to this causing the display to
not function properly,
get scratched or be damaged.

● Protective film is applied to the

display when purchased. Remove the
protective
purchased if applying film (commercially
available protective films, etc.). In
addition, the touch panel might not
function properly depending on the
kinds of sticker or film products.

● Do not operate the touch panel with

fingernails. Doing so might result in split
nails or jammed fingers.

the display might

film that was applied when

● 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.

● 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 available battery usage

his will also shorten the battery

time. T
pack's service life. Try to use the
battery pack as far as possible at room
temperature.

● When the battery pack is not to be used

for a long time, remove the battery
cover and remove the battery pack from

ain unit, and store

the m
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.

it away from hot

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45

● 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.

hat the length of service life varies

Note t
depending on the usage condition, etc.

● Do not discard battery packs together

with regular trash. Please cooperate in
the collection of used battery packs to
protect the environment and eff
use resources. au shops and other
retailers collect used battery packs.

● Battery packs sometimes swell up as

they approach the end of their service

his is due to the properties of

life. T
lithium-ion batteries, and is not a
problem in terms of safety.

46

Safety Precautions

ectively

■ Charging equipment

● When not using the specified charging

equipment (sold separately), remove
the plug from the power outlet or
cigarette lighter socket.

● Do not wrap the cord of the specified

charging equipment (sold separately)
around the adapter itself. Doing so
might cause electric shock, overheating
or fire.

● Do not forcibly bend the charging

equipment's plug or the connection
between the connector and power cord.
Doing so might cause electric shock,
overheating or fire.

■ 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 (LT
exert excessive force
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. Wipe the
card with a dry, soft cloth (such as for
cleaning eyeglasses) for cleaning.

E). Be careful not to

when inserting the

● Do not put stickers, etc. on the au Micro

IC Card (LTE).

● Do not use au Micro IC Card (LTE)

with the card adapter. Doing so might
cause a fault.

■ 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 this product. T
responsibility for recovery of altered
or lost data, damages resulting from
altered or lost data, and lost profits.

he Company takes no

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47

● When photographing important

occasions (such as a wedding), take a
trial shot and check the shot image to
make sure it is correctly shot.

● 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.

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Safety Precautions

■ Music, videos and TV (1Seg)

● Do not listen to music or watch videos

or TV (1Seg) while driving a car or
motorbike, or riding a bicycle. Use of cell
phones while driving a car or motorbike
is prohibited by law.
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
might distract your attention causing a
traffic accident. Be especially careful at
railroad crossings, station platforms and
pedestrian crossings.

● Take care not to listen at ear-splitting

volume for a long time, as it might affect
hea

● Be careful of sound leakage from

earphones in trains or other places w
many people around you.

and gazing at the screen

,

ring.

(Use of cell phones

ith

■ 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

except for personal use, under

holder,
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

estricted

be r
shows and exhibitions
use.

● Be careful about the copyright and

portrait right when posting photos you
shot, etc. on Internet websites.

at some live performances,

even for personal

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

ou can also

, that there

Safety Precautions

49

Available Security Codes

The product has various security codes that
you can use.
The available security codes are as follows.
Do not forget the various security codes that
are set as they are necessary for various
operations and contracts.

50

Safety Precautions

● Security code

a To do remote operation

Example
of usage

Initial
value

of voice mail and call
forwarding services from
a landline phone

b To use Customer Service

Center and to do various
inquiries, applications,
and modifications on the
au website

A four digit number chosen by
the customer and noted on the
application form

● Security code to unlock your cell phone

To set and release the screen

Example

lock

of usage

Initial

1234

value

● PIN code

To prevent unauthorized use of

Example

the au Micro IC Card (LTE) by

of usage

third parties

Initial

1234

value

● Password (NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock

setting)

To use the "NFC/Osaifu-Keitai

Example

lock"

of usage

Initial

1234

value

Privacy protection function

The function shown below is installed in
the product to protect the privacy of the
saved data.

Function Description

Screen lock Set pattern, PIN or

NFC/Osaifu­Keitai

Text memo
password lock

password to unlock
screen when turning on
the phone or when screen
is locked to ensure safe
protection of data.

Lock the services

®

lock

provided by NFC/Osaifu­Keitai
parties from using the
services.

Securely protect data by
setting a password for the
text memo.

®

to prevent third

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51

PIN

■ PIN code

To prevent unauthorized use of the au
Micro IC Card (LTE) by a third party, you
can set the product to require PIN code
entry every time the power is turned on.

u also need to enter PIN code when

Yo
setting whether PIN code entry is required.
If PIN code is incorrectly entered three
times consecutively,
locked. Y
PUK code.

• PIN code is "1234" and PIN code e
is

set to not be required at the time of
purchase. You can change PIN code
to any four- to eight-digit number, and
set PIN code entry to be required as
necessary.

52

Safety Precautions

the PIN code will be

ou can unlock the PIN code using

■ PUK code

In case PIN code is locked, you can unlock it
by entering PUK code.

• PUK code is an eight-digit number given
at the time of purchase, which is printed
on the back side of the plastic card on
which your au Micro IC Card (L
attached.

• After entering PUK code, you need to set
a new PIN code.

• If PUK code is incorrectly entered ten
times consecutively

ntry

PiPit or Customer Service Center.

memo

• "PIN code" is not reset by initializing the
product.

E) is

T

, contact an au shop,

Notes on waterproof and dustproof properties

This product has a waterproof property
equivalent to IPX5
a dustproof property equivalent to IP5X
on the condition that the external connector
cover, earphone jack cover and battery
cover are securely attached (based on in­house testing).
Specifically
product with wet hands in the rain (less than
20 mm per hour) without using an 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 "Ti
correct use. Failure to follow the contents
described in these sections may cause
intrusion of water,
material, resulting in overheating, fi
electric shock, injury or a fault.

*1

and IPX7*2, as well as

you can make calls holding the

,

ps for comfortable use" to ensure

sand or other foreign

re,

*3

*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
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.

m diameter nozzle at a

m

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*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 µ
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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Safety Precautions

m or less

Important items to remember
before use

a Make sure that the external connector

cover and earphone jack cover are
firmly closed, and the battery cover is
securely attached.

• Waterproofness and dustproofness
are only effective when the covers are
securely closed.

• Just a small particle (a hair, etc.) on

① ②

bath salts

the seals can cause water or dust to
penetrate.

• Do not open/close the external
connector cover,
or battery cover if the main unit or
your hands are wet.

How to close the external connector cover
and earphone jack cover

For example: when closing the earphone
jack cover

After stowing the cover hinge, press on
the earphone jack cover ① evenly with
the flat part of your finger.

earphone jack cover

①

Then, rub your finger over the cover in the
direction of arrow ② to ensure that the
cover is not partially open.

Soap/

Seawater Hot spring Sand/mud

detergent/

b Do not immerse the product in water

with soap, detergent or bath salts in it.

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c Do not immerse the product in

seawater, a swimming pool or hot
spring.

d Do not immerse the product in any

liquid (alcohol, etc.) other than water.

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. A
if sand gets inside the 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.

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Safety Precautions

nd

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 battery cover and 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. (▶
"Draining water after wetting the product")

• If the display is dirty or wet from
perspiration or water, the touch panel
may not function correctly. In such case,
wipe the display surface clean.

P.62

■ Notes on various usage scenes

In the rain: You can make calls holding the

product with wet hands in the rain without
using an umbrella.

• The rain in this case means a
moderately-heavy rain (less than

m per hour).

20 m

• Water drops on the display might
cause errors in the touch panel
operation.

• Never open/close the external
connector cover,
cover or battery cover if the product
is exposed to rain, or your hands
are wet.

earphone jack

In the shower: Yo
the product with wet hands while taking a
shower.

• A

shing: You can wash the product under

Wa

a mild fl
water at room temperature (5°C to 35°C) at
a distance of about 10 cm from the faucet or
showerhead.

Do not spray the product with high-

•

• Make sure that the battery cover is

u can make calls holding

oid spraying the product with

v
high-pressure water, as the product is
not designed to withstand high water
pressure.

ow (up to 6 liters per minute) of tap

pressure water or submerge it in
water for extended periods of time,
as the product is not designed to
withstand high water pressure.

losed, and holding the external

tightly c
connector cover and earphone jack
cover so that they do not open, wash
the product with your hands. Do not
use a brush or sponge.

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• Do not wash the product in a washing
machine or ultrasound bath.

• Do not splash the product with or
immerse it in soap water,
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.

not use the product in a bathroom

• Do

an extended period of time. The

for

duct is not moistureproof.

pro

• Do not immerse the product in hot

ing water, soap water, detergent

spr

er, or water with bath salts in it. Also,

wat

not use the product underwater.

do

ng so may cause a fault.

Doi

• Extreme changes in temperature cause

densation. Wait until the main unit

con

ches room temperature before you

rea

ng the product from a cold place into

bri

arm bathroom.

a w

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Safety Precautions

detergent

• If condensation occurs inside
the display, leave the product at
room temperature for a while until
condensation is cleared.

• When viewing T
product on a stable surface.

• Do not splash the product with hot
water.
high temperatures.

• Do not bring the desktop holder into
a bathroom.

V (1Seg), place the

The product is not resistant to

In the kitchen: You can use the product in
the kitchen and other places where water

used.

is

• Do not splash the product with or
immerse it in soap water,
water, seasonings, juices, etc. other
than tap water.

• Do not immerse the product in or
splash it with boiling water
product is not resistant to hot
temperatures.

• Do not place the product where it gets
extremely hot or cold such as near a
stove or in a refrigerator

• When viewing T
product on a stable surface.

detergent

The

.

.

V (1Seg), place the

■ Common precautions

• External connector cover, earphone jack
cover and battery cover

Make sure that the external connector
cover and earphone jack cover are firmly
closed, and the battery cover is securely
attached. Just a small particle (a hair,
etc.) on the seals can cause water or
dust to penetrate. Do not open/close the
external connector cover and earphone
jack cover or attach/remove the battery
cover with gloved hands. Just a small
particle (a hair,
cause water or dust to penetrate. Wipe
off any minuscule droplets of water or dirt
with a clean dry cloth before closing the
covers. If the external connector cover,
earphone jack cover or battery cover get
degraded or damaged, the waterproof
and dustproof property becomes
ineff
shop near you.

etc.) on the seals can

ective. In such case, contact an au

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59

• If any liquid other than plain water gets
on the product

If any liquid other than plain water (e.g.
seawater, detergent, alcohol) gets on
the product, immediately rinse it with
plain water.

You can wash the product under a mild
flow (up to 6 liters per minute) of tap water
at room temperature (5
distance of about 10 cm from the faucet or
showerhead.
If the product gets dirty,
hands holding the battery cover, external
connector cover and earphone jack cover
so that they do not open.

°C

to 35°C) at a

wash it with your

• After the product gets wet

After the product gets wet, drain water,
and wipe the main unit and the battery
cover with a clean dry cloth without
removing the battery cover.

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Safety Precautions

In cold climates, water on the main unit
may turn to frost. Using the product with
frost may cause a fault. Do not leave
the product without wiping off
special measures against condensation
have been implemented in this product.)

•

Rubber seals

The rubber seals on the inner edges
of the external connector cover or
earphone jack cover
are important to maintain waterproof and
dustproof properties. Do not damage or
remove the rubber seals. When closing
the external connector cover,
jack cover or battery cover, take care not
to get the rubber seals caught.

water. (No

, and battery cover

earphone

Forcibly closing the cover with the rubber
seals caught may damage them resulting
in loss of waterproof and dustproof
properties. Just a small particle (a hair,
etc.) on the seals can cause water or
dust to penetrate. If any liquid other than
plain water (e.g. alcohol) gets on the
rubber seals, it may cause deterioration

Do not insert sharp objects

in durability.
into gaps around the external connector
cover, earphone jack cover and battery
cover. Doing so might damage or deform
the product or damage the rubber seals,
causing water or dust to penetrate. It is
recommended to replace the parts for
maintaining waterproof and dustproof
properties once every 2 years (for a fee)
regardless of whether any abnormality
is present. For information on part
replacement, contact an au shop near
you.

• Charging

Never charge the battery if the main unit is
wet. The supplied and optional accessories
are not waterproof nor dustproof.

• Waterproof property

Do not use the product in places where it
may be sprayed with high-pressure water
(e.g. near a faucet or showerhead) or
submerge it in water for extended periods
of time, as the product is not designed
to withstand high water pressure. Also,
do not expose the product to a water
flow stronger than the specifi
(i.e. 6 liters per minute from a faucet or
showerhead, at which you might even
feel pain in the skin). Doing so might
cause a fault, even though the product
has a waterproof property equivalent
to IPX5. Do not wash the product in a
washing machine or ultrasound bath. T
product does not float on water

ed flow rate

.

his

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• Heat resistance

Do not use the product in places where
boiling water may splash on it, in
saunas or near hot air (e.g. hairdryer).
The product is not resistant to high
temperatures.

• Shock

This product is not resistant to shock.
Do not drop the product or subject it to
shock. Also, do not jab the earpiece,
microphone or speaker with a cotton
swab or any sharp object. Doing so might
damage or deform the main unit causing
water or dust to penetrate.

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Safety Precautions

■ Draining water after wetting the

product

As some parts of this product are not
watertight, if you use the product after it gets
wet, water remaining in those parts might
wet your clothes or bag, or the sound might
become hard to hear.
Follow the steps below to drain water.

a Carefully wipe the moisture off

the main unit with a dry towel,
cloth, etc.

b Hold the product firmly and shake

it about 20 times in the direction of
the arrow shown in the figure until
water drops no longer fly off.

When shaking the product, confirm the
safety around you and hold it firmly so
as not to drop it.

a b

c Cover and with a

towel, cloth, etc. and press
each key two to three
times.

d Wipe the moisture coming

out from inside with a dry
towel, cloth, etc.

e Place it on a dry towel, cloth,

etc. and let it dry at ambient
temperature. (Around one to two
hours)

If it is not fully dried, the sound may
become hard to hear.
before use.

Let it fully dry

■ Precautions on charging

The supplied and optional accessories are
not waterproof nor dustproof. Be sure to
check the following points before and after
charging.

• Never charge the battery if the main unit
is wet. Doing so might cause electric

c

shock or short circuit resulting in fire or
a fault.

• Check that the main unit is not wet. If
you are charging the battery just after the
product gets wet, drain water well and
wipe remaining water off
dry cloth before placing it in the desktop
holder or opening the external connector
cover.

• If you charge the battery with the external
connector cover open, be sure to tightly
close the cover when charging is

with a clean

finished.

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63

We recommend using the desktop holder
to charge the battery to prevent water
or dust from entering from the external
connector.

• Do not touch the specified charging
equipment (sold separately) or desktop
holder with wet hands. Doing so might
cause electric shock.

• Do not splash water over the specified
charging equipment (sold separately)
and desktop holder when using them.
Do not use them near water such as in
a bathroom, shower room, kitchen or
washroom. Doing so might cause fire,
electric shock or a fault. Do not bring
them into a bathroom, etc. even when
you are not charging with them.

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Notes on using Bluetooth®/
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi

• The Bluetooth® function and wireless

• The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless

• Do not use this product in places where

®

) functions of this product

LAN (Wi-Fi
conforms to the domestic standards of
Japan and FCC/CE standards, and has
been certified.

®

) and Bluetooth® devices is

LAN (Wi-Fi
shared by various other devices. For this
reason, the communication speed and
connectable range may be decreased,
or disconnection may occur,
interference by other devices.

electromagnetic waves are generated
or near electric products, A
equipment, or other magnetized devices.

®

) functions

due to

V and OA

• Subjecting this product to magnetic
or electrical noise might increase
noise and prevent it from performing
communications. (This product is
particularly susceptible to noise when it
used near a microwave oven.)

• Using this product near a TV, radio or
similar appliance might cause reception
interference and disrupt TV images.

• Searching might not be
are multiple wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
points near to the product or the same
channel is being used.

• The wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
be used in airplane. Be sure to turn off
the power even in a Wi-Fi compliant
airplane. Some airline companies,

allow their passengers to use

however,
cell phones. For details, contact the
airline company you use.

successful if there

®

) access

®

) function cannot

• The communication speed and
connectable range vary depending on
the distance between communication
devices, obstacles and the Bluetooth
devices used.

®

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2.4 GHz frequency band precautions

The frequencies used by the Bluetooth®
and/or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
this product are in the 2.4 GHz band. In

s frequency band, other similar wireless

thi
stations, in-plant wireless stations for mobile
unit identification that require a license
for use, such as factory production lines,

fic small power wireless stations that

speci
do not require licenses, amateur wireless
stations (collectively called "other wireless
stations" from here on) are operated in
addition to home electrical appliances such
as microwave ovens, devices for industrial,
scientific and medical devices.

a Before using this product, make

sure that "other wireless stations"
are not in operation nearby.

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Safety Precautions

®

) function of

b In the event that instances of radio

wave interference have occurred
between this product and "other
wireless stations", immediately
either relocate this product or
stop operation of the device (stop
emission of radio waves).

c If you are unclear on any points or

are troubled by anything, contact
an au shop or Customer Service
Center.

memo

• Connections between this product
and all other Bluetooth
LAN (Wi-Fi
confirmed. Therefore, connections with
all Bluetooth
devices are not guaranteed.

• This product supports security features
for wireless communications that
are compliant with the Bluetooth
and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
specifications, but the security may
not be sufficient depending on the
usage environment and configuration.
Be careful when making data
communication using Bluetooth
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi

®

and wireless

®

) devices have not been

®

and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)

®

®

) standard

®

) function.

or

®

• Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) has the advantage
that it can be freely connected anywhere
within the radio wave range, as it uses
radio waves for exchanging information.
At the same time, there is a risk that
a malicious third party may obtain
unauthorized access if security settings
have not been configured. Yo
recommended to configure security

ettings before using wireless LAN (Wi-Fi

s
at your decision and responsibility.

• The Company assumes no responsibility
for leakage of data or information that
may occur during Bluetooth

®

) communication.

LAN (Wi-Fi

u are

®

/wireless

®

)

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• Since Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)
functions use the same frequency band,
using the both functions at the same may
cause radio wave interference resulting
in decreased communication speed
or disconnection from the network. If
connection fails, stop using either of the

®

and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)

Bluetooth
functions.

®

Bluetooth

and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)
functions of this product use frequencies in
the 2.4 GHz band.

2.4FH1/DS4/OF4/XX8

• Bluetooth® function: 2.4FH1/XX8

This product uses the 2.4 GHz band. FH­SS is used as the modulation scheme.
The interference distance is about 10 m
or less. XX8 uses other schemes and
the interference distance is about 80 m
or less.

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®

• Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
OF4
This product uses the 2.4 GHz band.
DS-SS and OFDM are used as the
modulation schemes. The interference
distance is about 40 m or less.

This means that all bandwidths can be used,
and that bands of mobile unit identifi
devices can be avoided.

ailable channels differ depending on the

A

v
country.
For use in airplane, check with the airline
company in advance.

) function: 2.4DS4/

cation

5 GHz frequency band precautions

Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function of this
product uses 5 GHz band. Using 5.2 GHz
band and 5.3 GHz band outdoors is
prohibited by the Radio Law.
The channels used on the product are as
follows.

Hz band/36, 40, 44, 48 ch)

W52 (5.2 G
W53 (5.3 GHz band/52, 56, 60, 64 ch)
W56 (5.6 GHz band/100, 104, 108, 112, 116,
120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 ch)

IEEE802.11b/g/n

IEEE802.11a/n

W52 W53 W56

Notes on packet communication charges

• Since constant Internet connection
is possible with this product, packet
communications may be performed
automatically by some applications,
resulting in high packet communication

herefore, subscription to a

charges. T
packet communication charge discount
service or flat rate plan is recommended.

•

To browse websites, download

applications, communicate using
applications, send/receive e-mails and
configure various settings, connection to
the Internet is required, to which packet
communication charge applies.
* Packet communication charge does

not apply to Wi-Fi connection.

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69

Notes on Google Play/au Market/applications

• Be sure to check the security of the
application, then install it at your own
risk. Some applications might cause
virus infection, damage various data, and
send out your location information, usage
history or personal information stored in
your cell phone via the Internet.

• The Company assumes no responsibility
for any problems that might be caused by
applications you have installed. In such
case, you may be charged a repair fee
even during the warranty period.

• The Company assumes no responsibility
for any disadvantage brought to you or
any third party by applications you have
installed.

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Safety Precautions

• Insertion of a microSD memory card is
necessary to use some applications.

• Some applications prohibit the product
from entering sleep mode while they are
active, or rapidly drain the battery while
running in the background.

• Operation procedures and screen
appearances of the applications
preinstalled in this product and those
installed by you are subject to change
without notice as a result of version
upgrade. In addition, operation
procedures described in this manual may

er from the actual procedures.

diff

Names and functions of parts

a b

c d

e

i

f

g

j

h

mlk r

p

n

q

o

uts

x

v

y

w

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a Earphone jack
b External connector

Used when connecting with common AC
adapter 04 (sold separately), microUSB
cable 01 (sold separately), 18-pin
microUSB conversion adapter 01 (sold
separately), etc. The external connector
of this product is USB Micro-B connector.

c Earphone jack cover
d External connector cover
e Hand strap hole
f Power key ( )

Press to turn power on/off and set/cancel
sleep mode.

g Volume key ( )

Used to adjust volume.

h 1Seg antenna
i In-Camera (Camera lens)
j Display
k Charge light / Incoming call light

Lights up in red when charging.
Flashes in blue during an incoming call.

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l Proximity sensor/VEGA Motion sensor

Prevents touch panel misoperations
during calls. Is also used to recognize the
motions of VEGA Motion (operations).

m Earpiece (Receiver)

You can hear the other party's voice from
here during a call.

n Built-in antenna

Do not cover up the built-in antenna with
your hands when making calls, using
3G/LTE data communications, using

®

functions, Bluetooth® functions, or

Wi-Fi
receiving GPS information.
* The antenna is built into the main unit.

Quality might be affected if you cover
up the proximity of the antenna with
your hands.

o Mouthpiece (Microphone)

Transmits your voice to the other party and

o used when recording voice. While

als

king on the phone or recording, do not

tal

er the microphone with your fingers, etc.

cov

p Speaker

You can hear the ringtone, alarm, music

nd and reproduced sound of a video, etc.

sou

q Battery cover
r Filming LED
s Mobile light
t Out-Camera (Camera lens)
u Infrared port

Sends and receives data during infrared
communication.

v FeliCa mark

Hold this mark against the reader/writer
when using Osaifu-Keitai

w Charging connector

The connector for charging with a
desktop holder.

x au Micro IC Card (LTE)

For details on how to use an au Micro IC

d (LTE), refer to "au Micro IC Card

Car

P.34).

(LTE)" (▶

y microSD memory card

®

or NFC.

How to pull out the 1Seg
antenna

Direct and pull out the 1Seg antenna as per
the following illustration.

memo

• Pull out the 1Seg antenna completely
and bend it to each direction. 1Seg
antenna might get damaged if you bend
it without pulling it out completely.

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73

Attaching/removing the battery pack

Use only the battery pack for this product
and attach it properly.

• Before attaching or removing the battery
pack and battery cover, be sure to turn
the power off.

memo

• For detailed information about cautions
on battery pack, refer to "Battery pack"
(▶P.28).

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Attaching the battery pack

a Put your fingertip (nail etc.) into

the groove of the main unit. Lift up
the battery cover in the direction of
arrow and remove it

Battery cover

b Insert the battery pack with the

printed label facing up. Make
sure that the connections of this
product main unit and the battery
pack are aligned with each other,
and then insert the battery pack
firmly

Connections

c Press the eight tabs on the battery

cover

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75

d Slide your fingers down both sides

of the battery cover in the direction
of the arrow to make sure that the
entire cover is not loose

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memo

• Make sure that the au Micro IC Card
(LTE) is properly attached before
inserting the battery pack.

• To ensure waterproof functions, close
the battery cover tightly so that it is not
loose.

• Attaching it in an incorrect manner may
cause damage to the battery pack and
battery cover.

Removing the battery pack

Be sure to turn the power off on the main
unit before removing the battery pack.

a Put your finger tip (nail etc.) into

the groove of the main unit. Lift up
the battery cover in the direction of
arrow and remove it

Battery cover

b Lift the section printed "PULL" on

the lower part of the battery pack
and remove it

memo

• When removing the battery pack, trying
to lift it in other directions other than
"PULL" direction may damage the
connection on the main unit.

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77

Attaching/removing the au
Micro IC Card (LT

au Micro IC Card (LTE) stores your personal
information such as a phone number. The
product is compliant with au Micro IC Card

. IC Cards other than the au Micro

(LTE) only
IC Card (LTE) cannot be used.

au Micro IC Card (LTE)

memo

• Note the following points, which may
cause malfunction or damage, when
handling the au Micro IC Card (LTE).

78

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E)

IC (metal) part

- Do not touch the IC (metal) part of
the au Micro IC Card (LTE) or the
IC card contact inside this product
main unit.

- Insert the IC card in the correct
direction.

- Do not use force to attach or remove
the IC card.

• Be sure to remove the plug of the
C adapter (sold separately),

ed A

specifi
etc. from the product main unit before
attaching/removing the au Micro IC

E).

Card (LT

• An error message will appear when the

au Micro IC Card (LT
attached or when something is wrong
with the au Micro IC Card (LTE).

• Do not lose the au Micro IC Card (LTE)

after it has been removed.

E) is not correctly

When the au Micro IC Card (LTE) is
not inserted or a card other than the
au Micro IC Card (LTE) is inserted

Do not use this product inserted with any
card other than the au Micro IC Card (LTE).
The following operations are not available
when the au Micro IC Card (LTE) is not
inserted or a card other than the au Micro
IC Card (LTE) is inserted. Also,
displayed.

*

or receiving a call

• Making

• Sending or receiving an e-mail or

an SMS

E data communication

• 3G/LT

• Confi

rm your phone number or your

e-mail address

• Set au Micro IC Card(LT

…

is not

E) lock

* Emergency calls to 110 (Police),

119 (Fire department or ambulance
service) and 118 (Japan Coast
Guard), and calls to 157 (Customer

center) are not available.
In addition to the above, you may not be
able to use functions that require your phone

etc.

number,

Restriction settings with PIN

If you use the au Micro IC Card (LTE),
you can restrict the use by third parties by
changing the PIN or setting the au Micro

E) lock to protect your important

IC Card(LT
private information.

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79

Attaching the au Micro IC Card (LTE)

Attach the au Micro IC Card (LTE) after
turning off the power and removing the
battery pack.

a Turn off the power on the main

unit and remove the battery pack

(▶P.77 "Removing the battery pack")

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b Insert the au Micro IC Card (LTE)

with the IC (metal) side facing up

Make sure that the direction of the notch
on the au Micro IC Card (LTE) is the
same as the description on the sticker
that appears when the battery pack is
removed.
When inserted in the correct orientation,
the au Micro IC Card (LT
the guide inside the slot. Continue
inserting it until you hear a click.

E) will touch

Removing the au Micro IC Card (LTE)

Remove the au Micro IC Card (LTE) after
turning off the power and removing the
battery pack.

a

Turn off the power on the main unit
and remove the battery pack

(▶P.77 "Removing the battery pack")

b Gently press the au Micro IC Card

(LTE) inward with your fingertip

The au Micro IC Card (LTE) will pop
out slightly.

c Slide the au Micro IC Card (LTE)

straight out in the direction shown
as below

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81

Installing/removing a microSD memory card

You can save data by installing a microSD
memory card (including microSDHC memory
card, microSDXC memory card) in the
product main unit. A
data of your contacts and e-mails, etc. to a
microSD memory card.

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lso, you can back up the

memo

• Depending on applications, a microSD
memory card is required when using the
application.

• The file size for this product is up to 64
GB when using microSDXC memory
card.

• The file size for this product is up to 32
GB (Up to 4 GB per file) when using
microSD/microSDHC memory card.

microSD memory card formatted on

• A
other devices may not operate properly
on this product. Please format the card
on this product.

Precautions

• Do not remove the microSD memory
card, remove the battery pack, or turn
the power off on the main unit or device
during a reading, writing, playback,
saving, or transferring/copying data.
Doing so may cause damage to (erase)
the recorded data on the product main
unit and microSD memory card.

• Do not drop or subject the microSD
memory card to strong shaking or impact
when it is inserted in the main unit. Doing
so may cause damage to (erase) the
recorded data.

• Do not insert any liquid, metal or

ammable items other than a microSD

fl

mem

ory card in the microSD memory
card slot on the product main unit. Doing
so may cause fire, electric shock or
malfunction.

This product is compatible with the

•

microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
memory cards. For information on
compatible microSD/microSDHC/
microSDXC memory cards, please
inquire with the respective microSD
memory card distributor or visit the au

bsite.

We

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Installing a microSD memory card

a Turn off the power of the main unit

and remove the battery pack

(▶P.77 "Removing the battery pack")

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b Confirm the correct direction for

inserting the microSD memory
card and slowly insert it until you
hear a click

When the card is inserted, make sure
you hear the click and it is locked. Be
careful as the micro SD memory card
may pop out if it is released before
locking.

c Attach the battery pack and the

battery cover

(Surface)

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• Do not touch the connector part of the
microSD memory card.

• Make sure that the top and bottom of
the microSD memory card are oriented
correctly.
The card may become stuck or damaged
if you try to force an incorrectly oriented
card into the slot.

Removing the microSD memory
card

a Turn off the power of the main unit

and remove the battery pack

(▶P.77 "Removing the battery pack")

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b Slowly press the microSD memory

card inward until you hear a click

When you hear a click, place your finger
against the microSD memory card as
it comes out. The end of the microSD
memory card will be ejected, and keep
your finger against it. Be careful as the
card may pop out if you press too hard
and remove your

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finger.

c Slowly pull out the microSD

memory card

Slowly pull it straight out.
Some microSD memory cards may not
unlock, and the card may not come out.
In this case, gently pull the card out with
your fingers.

d Attach the battery pack and the

battery cover

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• Do not apply excess force to pull out the
microSD memory card. Doing so may
cause malfunction or data loss.

• The removed microSD memory card may
be warm after prolonged use. T
a malfunction.

his is not

Charging

When you purchase your cell phone, the
battery pack is not fully charged. Please
charge the battery before use.

■ Usage time

Continuous
standby
time

Continuous
call time

*1 Times indicate usage times in Japan.

*2 When not using Wi-Fi

Approx. 400 hours
(when using 3G)
Approx. 380 hours

*1

(when using LTE)

Approx. 700 mins.

*1

For usage time when using the phone
overseas, refer to "Main specifications"

149).

(▶P.

*2

*2

*2

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*1

AC adapter

Charge time

*1 When using the common AC adapter

*2 When using the common DC adapter

• While charging, the product main unit
and battery pack may become hot. This
is not a malfunction.

• For the battery pack, thoroughly read the
"Safety precautions"

▶P.

(

• The charge time will take longer when
you use the camera function, etc. while
charging the battery.

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Approx. 90 mins.
DC adapter
Approx. 370 mins.

04 (sold separately)

03 (sold separately)

memo

12) before use.

:

*2

:

• Operating the phone while connected
with a specified charger (sold separately)

cause repeated charge/discharge in

may

rt-cycles. The life of the battery pack

sho

omes shorter when frequent charging

bec

done repeatedly.

is

• When the red charge light on the product
is flashing, check to make sure that
the battery pack and connections are
properly attached. If the light continues
to flash, stop charging and contact an
au shop or Secure cell phone support
center.

• For the common A
separately), use AC100 V for home use
in Japan. Do not charge in single-phase
200 V or charge using a transformer for
international travel.

C adapter 01 (sold

• When using a specified AC adapter (sold
separately) overseas, other than the
common AC adapter 01 (sold separately),

an appropriate conversion plug

use
adapter for your destination. Do
not charge using a transformer for
international travel.

• Clean the power plug and charging
connector with dry cotton swabs, etc.
every now and then. Be careful not to
deform the connectors when cleaning.
The battery may not charge properly due
to soiled connectors.

• Firmly close the external connector cover
after charging. Do not pull hard on the
cover or twist it.

• The continuous call time and continuous
standby time are average usage times
combining moving state and stationary
state when radio reception is normal.
The usage time may drop to less than
half in the following cases, depending
on the battery charging status, usage
environment such as temperature,
reception condition at the location
where the product is used, and function
settings.

- The product is often used in
places where
displayed

- Use of Wi-Fi
function, mail function, camera
function, 1Seg function, location
information, etc.

- When applications that run in the
background are used

(out of service) is

®

function, Bluetooth®

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Charging with a specified AC adapter
(sold separately) and desktop holder

A specified AC adapter (sold separately) and
desktop holder are required.
For information on the specified AC adapter
(sold separately), refer to "Introduction of
related accessories" (▶P
note that the illustration and shape may vary

ending on the AC adapter you use.)

dep
This section describes how to charge using
a common A
* Charge time when connecting to the

90

C adapter 04 (sold separately).

common AC adapter 04 (sold separately)
is approx. 90 minutes.

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.132). (Please

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• If desktop clock is set, desktop clock
screen will be displayed when inserting
this product into desktop holder. It will
take longer to charge when charging with
the desktop clock screen displayed.

• When charging with a common A
adapter 01 (sold separately), a common
AC adapter 02 (sold separately), or

C adapter (sold separately) with

an A
common specifi
AC adapter 02 (sold separately), connect
it with the desktop holder using an 18-pin
microUSB conversion adapter 01 (sold
separately).

cations as the common

C

• If you begin charging the product
when the power is off, the product will
automatically turn the power on and

charging screen will appear. (This

the

a screen display for charging only,

is
and other operations are not possible.)

nished charging, the power will

When fi
automatically turn off

• When charging with the power off and
the charge is finished with a low battery
level, a low charge level message may
be displayed.

• D

o not make a call, receive a call, or t
on the phone with the product inserted
into the desktop holder.

• When using the desktop holder
on a stable place. Failure to do so might
cause a fall, a drop or damage.

on the product.

place it

,

a Insert the product into the desktop

holder

a Position in alignment with the
charging connector, b align the product
with the tabs and insert it.

a

alk

b

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b Connect the microUSB plug of

the common AC adapter 04 (sold
separately) to the connector of the
desktop holder

Confirm the shape of the connector end
and insert it straight.

External

connector

microUSB
plug side

b

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c Connect the power plug of the

common AC adapter 04 (sold
separately) to an AC 100 V power
outlet

The red charge light on the product will
turn on, and the battery level icon at the
upper part of the display will indicate a
charging status.

c

The charge light will turn off
charge is complete.

d Remove the product from the

desktop holder when finished
charging

Press the desktop holder down, and
remove the product straightforward from
the holder.

e Remove the power plug of the

common AC adapter 04 (sold
separately) from the power outlet

when the

Charging with a specified AC adapter
(sold separately) connected directly
to the product

For information on specified AC adapters
(sold separately), refer to "Introduction of
related accessories" (▶P.132). (Please
note that the illustration and shape may vary

ending on the AC adapter you use.)

dep
This section describes how to charge using
a common A

C adapter 04 (sold separately).

memo

• When charging with a common AC
adapter 01 (sold separately), a common
AC adapter 02 (sold separately), or

C adapter (sold separately) with

an A
common specifications as the common
AC adapter 02 (sold separately), connect
it with the product main unit using an
18-pin microUSB conversion adapter 01
(sold separately).

•

If you begin charging the product

when the power is off
automatically turn the power on and
the charging screen will appear. (This
is a screen display for charging only,
and other operations are not possible.)

nished charging, the power will

When fi
automatically turn of

, the product will

.

f

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• When charging with the power off and
the charge is finished with a low battery
level, a low charge level message may
be displayed.

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a Connect the microUSB plug of

the common AC adapter 04 (sold
separately) to the product

Open the external connector cover,
confirm the shape of the connector end
and insert it straight.

b

a

b Connect the power plug of the

common AC adapter 04 (sold
separately) to an AC 100 V power
outlet

The red charge light on the product will
light up, and the battery level icon at the

er part of the display will indicate a

upp
charging status.
The charge light will turn off when the
charge is complete.

c When finished charging, remove

the microUSB plug of the common
AC adapter 04 (sold separately)
straight from the product

d Close the external connector cover

on the product

e Remove the power plug of the

common AC adapter 04 (sold
separately) from the power outlet

Charging with a PC

A separate microUSB cable (sold
separately) is required. For information on
specified microUSB cables (sold separately),
refer to "Introduction of related accessories"

132).

(▶P.

a Fully start up the PC and connect

the microUSB cable to the USB
port on the PC

b Connect the microUSB cable to the

product's external connector

Open the external connector cover,
confirm the shape of the connector end
and insert it straight.
The PC will automatically detect the
product.
The PC may ask to install a device

but please cancel this.

driver,

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The red charge light on the product will
light up, and the battery level icon at the
upper part of the display will indicate a
charging status.
The charge light will turn off
charge is complete.

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• The product can be charged with the
power on, but it will take longer to
charge.

• When charging with a USB, it may take
longer to charge compared to a specified
AC adapter (sold separately).

• When charging a battery that has run
out, the charge light may not light up.
In this case, please charge using a

C adapter (sold separately).

specified A

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when the

Turning the power on/off

Turning your phone on

a (Press and hold down for more

than 1 second)

A short time after the logo is displayed,
the unlock screen will appear.
Touch and hold down
the orange point shown on the right side
to "Unlock".
If the screen lock is set, follow the
instructions for each screen lock.

uch and hold down

To
it to the orange point shown on the left
side to switch to "Vibrate On" or "Vibrate
Off".
Drag the "Phone", "E-mail", "SMS",
"Camera" or "Browser" to the orange
point on the right side to directly start
each application.

. Then drag it to

/ . Then drag

《Unlock screen》

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• When you turn the power on for the first
time after purchasing the product, the
initial setting screen will appear.
For information on initial settings, re

the "Setting Guide" included in the

to

kage.

pac

fer

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Turning your phone off

a (Press and hold down)
b [Power off] → [OK]

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Sleep mode

When the product is not operated for a
certain amount of time, the display will
automatically turn off and switch to sleep
mode.
Also, it will switch to sleep mode when
pressed while operating the phone.

Turning off sleep mode

a Press while in sleep mode

The unlock screen will appear.

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