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This function is to check whether you need to update software programs
in the FOMA phone by connecting to the network, and if necessary, you
can download some parts of software programs using packet
communication, and can update the software programs.

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You are not charged a packet communication fee for updating software
programs.

If you need to update the software programs, the DOCOMO web page
and “

お知らせ

(News)” in

Menu let you know about it.

“Auto-update”, “Update Now” and “Reserve Update” are available for
updating software programs.

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Auto-update

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: Automatically downloads new software programs, and

updates at the time you specified beforehand.

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Update Now

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: If you want to, immediately update.

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Reserve Update

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: Reserve the date and time for updating software

programs, and they are automatically updated at the
reserved date and time.

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Do not remove the battery pack while updating software programs. You may fail to
update.

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You can update software programs with the Phonebook entries, images shot by the
camera, or downloaded data retained in the FOMA phone; however note that data may
not be protected depending on the conditions (such as malfunction, damage, or
drench) your FOMA phone is placed in. You are advised to backup important data.
Note that some data such as downloaded ones might not be backed up.

<Software Update>

Updating Software

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Before Using Software Update

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You can update software programs even when you set “Host selection” to a user
designated destination.

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Fully charge the battery before updating software programs.

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You cannot update software programs in the following cases:

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When the FOMA phone is off

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When date and time are not set

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During a call

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Out of the service area

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During PIN1 code lock

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During Omakase Lock

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During Self Mode

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While using other functions

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When the UIM is not inserted

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While connecting to external devices such as a personal computer

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It may take time to update (download or rewrite) software programs.

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You cannot make/receive calls, use communication functions, and use other functions
while updating software programs.
(You can receive voice calls, forward calls or operate Record Message during
download.)

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When updating, the FOMA phone is connected to the server (DOCOMO site) using
SSL communication. You need to validate the SSL certificate.
(Setting at purchase: Valid

See page 171 for how to set.)

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It is recommended to update software programs when radio wave is strong enough
with the three antennas displayed and while you are not moving.

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If radio wave conditions get worse while downloading software programs, or
download is suspended, move to a place with good radio wave conditions and try
again to update software programs.

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If you check Software Update with the software programs already updated, the
message “No update is needed Please continue to use as before” is displayed.

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When “Receive option setting” is set to “ON” and mail comes in during software
update, the display for notifying you of the arrival of mail may not be displayed after
software update is completed.

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When updating software programs, the proper information about your FOMA phone
(model name or serial number, etc.) is automatically sent to the server
(DOCOMO-managed server for Software Update). We at DOCOMO never use the
sent information for other purposes than for updating software programs.

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If you fail to update software programs, “Rewrite failed” is displayed and you cannot do
all the operations. In that case, you are kindly requested to come to a repair counter
specified by DOCOMO.

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You cannot use Software Update overseas.