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Basic Operations

SoftBank 203SH

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Summary of Contents for SoftBank 203SH

Page 1: ...203SH User Guide ...

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Page 3: ...USIM PIN 34 Screen Lock 35 File Backup 35 Software Updates 36 Handset Interface Welcome Sheet Lock Screen Basics 38 3 Line Home Basics 39 Status Bar 40 Notifications Window 41 Customizing Welcome Sheet Lock Screen 42 Customizing 3 Line Home 43 Watching One Seg Videos or YouTube while Using Applications Another View 45 Phone Calling 48 Optional Services 49 Address Book 54 Messaging Browser Messagin...

Page 4: ...Quick Start Key Setting 93 Device Info 93 Add Account 94 Wi Fi Settings 95 Home Applications Setting 96 Battery Status 96 microSD Phone Storage Settings 97 Application Settings 98 Other Settings 98 Appendix Specifications 108 Customer Service 109 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions 112 Important Product Information 118 Handset Hardware Care 120 General Notes 122 FCC Notice 123 RF Exposure Inform...

Page 5: ...ond can also be considered 4G Guide Usage Notes Most operation descriptions are based on default settings Unless noted otherwise descriptions are for application sheet in 3 Line Home Some operation descriptions may be omitted In this guide and on handset abroad means outside Japan with regard to handset service usage In this guide microSD microSDHC microSDXC Card is referred to as SD Card Screensh...

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Page 7: ...Getting Started Package Contents 6 Parts Functions 6 Battery Cover Installation 8 USIM Card Installation 9 Handset Memory SD Card 10 Charging Handset 15 Power On Off 17 Touchscreen Operations 18 ...

Page 8: ...rty s voice through this Proximity Light Sensor Detects ambient light level and prevents Touchscreen misoperation during call Notification Lamp Illuminates while charging or for notifications missed calls new messages etc Internal Camera Shoot photos or videos Charging Terminals For use with Desktop Holder Strap Eyelet Attach Straps here Headphone Port Connect Headphones with Mic optional accessor...

Page 9: ...se Osaifu Keitai Battery Cover Access USIM Card and SD Card Handset Keys Name Description Power Key Activate cancel Screen lock Long Press for power on off or phone options Volume Down Key Decrease Volume In Welcome sheet lock screen or 3 Line Home Touch Hold to activate cancel Manner mode Volume Up Key Increase Volume In Welcome sheet lock screen Touch Hold to turn on Mobile Light Tap to turn it ...

Page 10: ...n along edges Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover damage may result Battery Cover General Use handset with Battery Cover installed Replacement If Battery Cover is damaged replace it with a new one Protective Sheet Cautions Under Protective Sheet There are Battery and precision parts under Protective Sheet Do not peel damage or subject it to impact may cause malfunction overheating igniti...

Page 11: ...ft Battery Cover Push up Battery Cover along edges to remove it Open Card Slot Cover Insert USIM Card into USIM Card Slot Confirm orientation of USIM Card see the notch then insert it all the way with metal contacts facing up Refer to the label indicating the orientation in which USIM Card should be inserted Close Card Slot Cover Close Card Slot Cover firmly Debris trapped between gasket and base ...

Page 12: ...wer Key side then firmly press down along edges Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover damage may result Handset Memory SD Card Handset supports SD Card up to 64 GB Some SD Cards may not operate properly In addition to SD Cards use handset memory as storage for shot photos videos and other files Storage Handset internal storage consists of system memory and handset memory See below to learn...

Page 13: ...bel indicating the orientation in which SD Card should be inserted Close Card Slot Cover Close Card Slot Cover firmly Debris trapped between gasket and base may expose handset to liquid dust Replace Battery Cover Align at Power Key side then firmly press down along edges Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover damage may result Formatting SD Card When using a new SD Card for the first time f...

Page 14: ...ompts Erase everything Handset erases all SD Card files When finished SD Card is mounted Unmounting SD Card Always unmount SD Card before removing it In application sheet Settings microSD phone storage Unmount microSD OK Unmount microSD changes to Mount microSD SD Card is unmounted ...

Page 15: ...ard and release it pops out Carefully remove SD Card without bending it Close Card Slot Cover Close Card Slot Cover firmly Debris trapped between gasket and base may expose handset to liquid dust Replace Battery Cover Align at Power Key side then firmly press down along edges Do not apply excessive force to Battery Cover damage may result Formatting Handset Memory Formatting deletes all handset me...

Page 16: ...t device even if prompted to do so Formatting deletes all microSDXC Card files and changes the file system The original memory capacity may be unavailable after formatting To use a corrupted microSDXC Card format it on an SDXC compatible device Handling SD Cards Used on Other Mobiles After installing SD Card used on other mobiles such as previously used handsets into handset the notification Appli...

Page 17: ...en gently pull it open being careful not to dislodge it Insert Micro USB plug of AC Charger into External Device Port Insert Micro USB plug in correct orientation otherwise External Device Port may be damaged Confirm contours and orientation of Micro USB plug then insert it with tabs facing down Plug AC Charger into AC outlet after rotating blades out as shown Notification Lamp illuminates while c...

Page 18: ...s To remove handset tilt it toward you while holding Desktop Holder USB Charging Connect handset to a PC with Micro USB Cable SHDDL1 optional accessory Power on handset and PC first To use Fast transfer mode install USB Cable driver on the PC beforehand Handset may not charge or charge slowly depending on PC status environment Open Port Cover Use notch to slightly lift Port Cover then gently pull ...

Page 19: ...er charging is complete Exhausted too low to power on handset Periods of Disuse Charge at least once every 6 months if left uncharged handset may become unusable or files settings may be affected Bulges of Internal Battery Depending on usage bulges may appear near end of battery life this does not affect safety Internal Battery Replacement Internal Battery is a consumable item may need to be repla...

Page 20: ...screen Operations Touch Display to select menu items open functions scroll pages etc Tap Tap item or key to open or execute corresponding function operation Touch Hold Touch item for 1 seconds handset vibrates to move icon open menu etc Drag Drag item to move it ...

Page 21: ...ges etc Pinch Spread Pinch or Spread to zoom in or out on images maps etc Calibrating Touchscreen Calibrate Touchscreen to improve response Hold handset normally during calibration In application sheet Settings Device info Adjust touch panel Tap center of each circle ...

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Page 23: ...ations Basic Operations 22 Applications 24 Handset Phone Number 25 Mobile Manners 26 Text Entry 27 Google Accounts 29 Google Play 31 Security Codes 33 USIM PIN 34 Screen Lock 35 File Backup 35 Software Updates 36 ...

Page 24: ...e consists of application sheet widget sheet and shortcut sheet Most operations start here See 3 Line Home Basics for details Flick left right to toggle sheets Tap at Display bottom to return to 3 Line Home Handset Navigation Tap item icon key etc to open menu window or execute corresponding function operation Tap to go back escape Navigation Bar Tap icons on Navigation Bar Display bottom for the ...

Page 25: ...cel multiple items together at once Menu Operations Tap at Display bottom to open Options menu In some windows Drag down or Touch Hold for menu Quick Tool Box EX Shake handset left or right twice to open Quick Tool Box EX access applications functions easily Alternatively Touch Hold Handset Settings In application sheet Tap Settings to customize settings Checkbox or appears beside some options Tap...

Page 26: ...ns Using Assist Function Touch Navigation Bar then Drag up for applications that support the assist function Drag to target application and release finger to activate it quickly Applications Activating Applications In application sheet Tap application Application activates If confirmation authentication prompt selection caution etc appears follow onscreen prompts Exiting Applications In any applic...

Page 27: ...ication Application activates Flick active application left right to exit it Obtaining Applications Obtain applications from Play Store Deleting Application Usage History All Items In application usage history Single Item In application usage history Flick item left right Handset Phone Number My Phone Number In application sheet Settings Profile Profile opens Handset number appears in Own phone nu...

Page 28: ...een or 3 Line Home Touch Hold Manner mode activates To cancel Touch Hold in Welcome sheet lock screen or 3 Line Home Airplane Mode Leaving power on suspend signal transmitting functions Long Press Phone options appear Airplane mode Airplane mode activates To cancel Long Press then Tap Airplane mode Selecting Manner Mode Option Long Press Tap icon such as Airplane Mode Precautions Activating Airpla...

Page 29: ...able it thereafter select Don t show again beforehand Set QWERTY keyboard or Set 12 keyboard Keyboard is switched 12 Key Keyboard Layout Enter characters Undo conversion reverse toggle character options before confirming entry Backspace cursor Enter pictograms symbols or emoticons switch conversion options Toggle entry modes Enter space toggle case add or for hiragana Current entry mode Delete cha...

Page 30: ...erface changes accordingly Current entry mode indicator Half Alphabet Kanji Full Katakana etc appears Alphabet In 12 key Keyboard to enter Keitai in Half Alphabet Confirm Half Alphabet mode is selected on Status Bar twice K twice e three times i once t once a three times i The first letter is capitalized automatically by default Cancel auto capitalization as needed Keitai is entered To toggle case...

Page 31: ...up S Touch and Flick right 7 Touch and Flick down To disable enable key preview and Flick input guide in a text entry window Tap Change settings Display Layout settings Key input guide Google Accounts Create a Google Account to use Google services A Google Account is required to fully use some services and applications functions Creating a Google Account In application sheet Settings Add account G...

Page 32: ...ery email address field Enter mail address Not now To join Google Tap Join Google Follow onscreen prompts Enter shown characters distorted If shown characters are unreadable enter a character then Tap other distorted characters appear Not now A Google Account is added If confirmation appears follow onscreen prompts Even if Keep this phone backed up with my Google Account is selected this backup fu...

Page 33: ...forget your Google Account ID and password Google Play Download applications in Google Play Sign in to your Google Account beforehand Installing Free Applications In application sheet Play Store Google Play opens If confirmation appears follow onscreen prompts Tap free application Install Accept download Application downloads and installs Purchasing Applications In application sheet Play Store Goo...

Page 34: ...s Tap application Refund For details Tap Help in Google Play then refer to Google Play Help Enabling Automatic Updates In Google Play My Apps Tap application Allow automatic updating Automatic update is not available for some applications Google Play Cautions Application Installation Disclaimer Download and install applications on this handset via Google Play developed by Google Inc at your own ri...

Page 35: ...work Password SoftBank Mobile Corp is not liable for misuse or damages Call Barring settings will be locked if incorrect Center Access Code Network Password is entered three times consecutively when making a setting To unlock the code must be changed For details contact SoftBank Customer Support General Information If Network Password has been previously changed on a mobile phone enter the latest ...

Page 36: ...ails In application sheet Settings Other settings Lock Security USIM card lock settings Change USIM PIN Enter current PIN OK Enter new PIN OK Re enter new PIN OK PIN is changed PIN Cautions Entering incorrect PIN three consecutive times activates PIN Lock To cancel Personal Unblocking Key PUK is required contact SoftBank Customer Support General Information Entering incorrect PUK ten consecutive t...

Page 37: ...tion sheet Settings Wallpaper display Bright Keep ON Notify or ON Not notify For ON Notify appears indicating Bright Keep is enabled Hand held state is determined based on handset angle and Proximity Light Sensor responses may not be determined correctly depending on usage status File Backup File Backup Handset to SD Card Back up handset files Address Book contacts sent received messages bookmarks...

Page 38: ...ate Software update Execute Follow onscreen prompts Software update starts Before Software Update Handset data may be lost to damage malfunction etc Back up important information before updating software SoftBank Mobile Corp is not liable for loss or associated damages Software Update Cautions During Update Handset cannot be used until Software Update completes it may take some time to complete Si...

Page 39: ...eet Lock Screen Basics 38 3 Line Home Basics 39 Status Bar 40 Notifications Window 41 Customizing Welcome Sheet Lock Screen 42 Customizing 3 Line Home 43 Watching One Seg Videos or YouTube while Using Applications Another View 45 ...

Page 40: ...on 1 Set owner information beforehand In application sheet Tap Settings Other settings Lock Security Owner info Enter text Canceling Screen Lock In Welcome sheet lock screen Drag down Screen lock is canceled When Screen lock option other than Slide or None is selected follow onscreen prompts to cancel Screen lock Activating Applications Activate Camera Phone or Mail from Welcome sheet lock screen ...

Page 41: ... sheets Activate applications Flick up for hidden applications Flick down for menu Activate Phone Activate Mail Activate Browser Open application usage history Widget Sheet Layout Handset status notifications appear here Toggle sheets Use widgets Flick up for hidden widgets Flick down for menu Activate Phone Activate Mail Activate Browser Open application usage history Shortcut Sheet Layout Handse...

Page 42: ...indow Urgent News Call in Progress Call on Hold Missed Call New Answer Phone Message New Voicemail New SMS S Mail New Internet Mail New Gmail Alarm Time Passed Event in Calendar Energy Saving Waza Mode Active Energy Saving Emerg Mode Active Viewing One Seg Recording One Seg Application Installation Complete Update Available Text Entry Window Select Input Method Positioning GPS Data Downloading SD ...

Page 43: ...lf Alphabet Mode Half Numeric Mode Half Katakana Mode Full Alphabet Mode Full Numeric Mode Full Katakana Mode Character Code Mode 1 Appears upon inserting USIM Card into handset after using that USIM Card to lock Osaifu Keitai on another mobile Notifications Window Open notifications confirm handset status or change various settings Opening Notifications Window Drag Status Bar down Notifications W...

Page 44: ...s In Notifications Window Flick notification left right Some notifications may not be deleted Rearranging Setting Keys In Notifications Window Rearrange Drag icon to target location done on Action Bar Icons cannot be moved to the empty area of second line where Rearrange appears in Notifications Window Customizing Welcome Sheet Lock Screen Set Wallpaper for Welcome sheet lock screen or select Scre...

Page 45: ...reen lock Tap Screen lock option Corresponding setup window opens Follow onscreen prompts Not required when None or Slide is selected Customizing 3 Line Home Set Wallpaper move icons widgets or add shortcuts widgets to corresponding sheets Setting Wallpaper In 3 Line Home Drag down Menu opens Home settings In Wallpaper Settings field Select from list Follow onscreen prompts to select image Wallpap...

Page 46: ...pears at upper right of icon widget Drag to target location Release to place icon widget To a folder Drag icon to target folder Adding Shortcuts Add an application shortcut In shortcut sheet 設定しよう Setting Application Tap application Shortcut is added to shortcut sheet ...

Page 47: ...er View May be unavailable depending on current application window Another View playback window appears with shortcuts Tap shortcut to activate application Mini One Seg Mini Video or Mini Net Video For Mini Video and Mini Net Video file list and file search list appear in Another View respectively In file list or file search list select a file to open Another View playback window Tap or to switch ...

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Page 49: ...Phone Calling 48 Optional Services 49 Address Book 54 ...

Page 50: ...alpad to enter number Include area code for landline numbers Call Handset dials the number Wait for other party to accept the call To end the call End call Call ends After calls to from unsaved numbers save to Address Book confirmation appears Follow onscreen prompts Answering Calls When a call arrives Drag Answer down Call connects When Screen lock is inactive Tap Answer To end the call End call ...

Page 51: ...ification Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window then Tap missed call notification to open Incoming History When Call or SMS appears below missed call notification Tap it to call back or send SMS Drag notification down to open Incoming History Emergency Call Restriction Emergency calls are restricted when Airplane mode is active Long Press and cancel it Optional Services Use these SoftBank ...

Page 52: ...p Stop call forward Yes OK Call Forwarding is set Voicemail In application sheet Settings Call Call settings opens Voicemail divert Voicemail divert menu opens Settings stop Divert menu opens Always or No answer Voicemail For No answer Tap Wait time and select ring time as needed To cancel Voicemail Tap Stop call forward Yes OK Voicemail is set When a new message is recorded appears To play messag...

Page 53: ...a call a tone sounds for incoming calls Drag right to answer To cancel Call Waiting Tap Call waiting Group Calling Requires separate subscription During a call Add Call Enter number Call When call connects Merge calls Group Calling starts Caller ID In application sheet Settings Call Call settings opens Other service settings Other service settings opens Notify caller ID Hide number or Show number ...

Page 54: ...tempting to place send calls SMS with outgoing call restriction active Message may take time to appear in some areas Restriction Description All outgoing calls Restrict all non emergency calls Bar int l call Restrict international calls while outside Japan calls within current country are allowed Local home only Restrict international calls while outside Japan calls within current country and to J...

Page 55: ...ng Call Restrictions In Call barring menu Bar incoming calls Stop All incoming calls Enter Center Access Code Network Password OK Limiting Calls to Numbers Saved in Address Book In Call barring menu Restrict destinations Enter Operation Password OK Restrict address book Limiting Calls to Numbers in Call Permitted List In Call barring menu Restrict destinations Enter Operation Password OK Specified...

Page 56: ...is saved Dialing from Address Book In application sheet Address Book Address Book opens If confirmation appears follow onscreen prompts Tap tab Tap contact Contact opens Contacts are sorted by the first character of last name Read last Handset dials the number Wait for other party to accept the call To end the call End call Call ends Address Book Caution If handset is left uncharged contacts may b...

Page 57: ...ng Browser Messaging 56 Sending S Mail SMS 56 Opening Replying to S Mail SMS 58 Opening Received S Mail SMS 60 Creating Sending Gmail 60 Opening Received Gmail 61 Using Internet Mail 62 Web Browsing Browser 64 ...

Page 58: ...ng Internet Mail on handset syncs handset and mail server received messages are also accessible from PCs Sending S Mail SMS Wi Fi Connection Setup upon First Use of Mail Send receive S Mail using Wi Fi When using Mail S Mail SMS for the first time complete Wi Fi connection setup as follows Descriptions for Mail S Mail SMS are given assuming that Wi Fi connection setup is complete Mail on Navigatio...

Page 59: ...ars Create S Mail Composition window opens Address Book Address Book opens Tap recipient OK For multiple numbers addresses Tap one after Tapping recipient Tap Enter subject field Enter subject Next Enter message Send on Action Bar S Mail is sent Handset saves failed S Mail messages to Unsent Folder automatically attempts redelivery up to two times ...

Page 60: ... window or SMS Composition window Save Important S Mail SMS Transmission Note If Outbox is full handset automatically deletes sent messages unprotected ones first Opening Replying to S Mail SMS Handset retrieves S Mail SMS messages automatically set manual retrieval as needed Opening New S Mail SMS When message arrives handset responds with ringtone Vibration Notification Lamp and appears In Welco...

Page 61: ... window receive on Action Bar Tap to select item to retrieve Important Message Retrieval Notes Retrieval System By default complete message including attachments is retrieved transmission fees may apply depending on subscribed price plan Automatic Message Deletion If Inbox is full handset automatically deletes oldest received messages opened unprotected ones first If all messages are unopened hand...

Page 62: ... message lists in other folders Tap message Message window opens Flick left right to open other messages Creating Sending Gmail Use Google s webmail service Sign in to a Google Account beforehand Creating Sending Gmail In application sheet Gmail Inbox opens If confirmation appears follow onscreen prompts Mail Composition window opens Complete message on Action Bar Message is sent ...

Page 63: ...age is saved to Drafts Discarding Messages After entering recipient subject or message text Discard OK Gmail Caution Gmail messages are not received if recipient device is set to reject messages sent from PCs Opening Received Gmail Gmail groups all related messages by subject Conversation View Opening New Gmail When Gmail message arrives handset responds with ringtone and Vibration and appears Dra...

Page 64: ... message window Complete message on Action Bar Using Internet Mail Adding Accounts Check usernames user IDs passwords server names etc of your Internet Mail accounts beforehand In application sheet Email Account setup menu opens if no account is set up Follow onscreen prompts to set up account Internet Mail setup is complete ...

Page 65: ...g New Internet Mail When Internet Mail message arrives handset responds with ringtone and Vibration and appears Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window Notifications Window opens Tap message notification Message window opens For two or more new messages Inbox opens select one Opening Internet Mail In application sheet Email Inbox opens Tap message Message window opens ...

Page 66: ...by default To disable it thereafter Tap Don t show again and Tap Close Browser on Navigation Bar Browser activates Flick up down to scroll Adding Bookmarks Browser on Navigation Bar Browser activates Open target webpage Add bookmark Add bookmark window opens Check edit label URL etc OK Current webpage is saved as a bookmark ...

Page 67: ... list Bookmark window opens Tap bookmark Corresponding webpage opens Using History Browser on Navigation Bar Browser activates Bookmark list Bookmark window opens HISTORY History list appears Tap item such as Today Tap record Corresponding webpage opens Frequently visited webpages are saved in Most visited ...

Page 68: ...o My SoftBank Access My SoftBank to check service charges or reward points change contract details subscribed price plan optional services etc customize handset address use anti spam settings etc In Browser Bookmark list My SoftBank Follow onscreen prompts Searching for Information In Browser Tap URL entry field Enter search text Go Tap link Editing Bookmarks In Browser Bookmark list Touch Hold bo...

Page 69: ...Camera Photo Camera 68 Video Camera 69 ...

Page 70: ...ocuses on moving subjects To release shutter Tap the subject again External Camera uses color to track subjects may not correctly track faintly colored subjects or ones similar to background color Opening Captured Photo Tap preview thumbnail Album activates appears and photo appears Using Internal Camera Use Internal Camera to capture self or others with Lens on Display side IN OUT Tap IN OUT to t...

Page 71: ...ed videos are saved to handset memory by default In application sheet Camera Photo Viewfinder appears If confirmation appears follow onscreen prompts Video Viewfinder appears If confirmation appears follow onscreen prompts Aim External Camera at subject to start recording Tone sounds and recording starts For people focus automatically locks on detected face to stop recording Tone sounds and record...

Page 72: ...hers with Lens on Display side IN OUT Tap IN OUT to toggle Internal External Camera Some functions settings are not available for Internal Camera Disabling Enabling Mic Settings Mic Setting OFF or ON Opening Help Help Camera Cautions General Use Mind etiquette when using Camera Keep Lens Clean Fingerprints smudges may hinder handset imaging Clean Lens with a soft cloth beforehand Avoid Direct Sunl...

Page 73: ...Music Images Music Images 72 Music Files Music 72 Still Images Video Gallery 73 Still Images Video Album 73 ...

Page 74: ...Playing Music Files Supported file formats 3GPP 3GPP2 MP4 MP3 AMR WMA except WMDRM content ASF except WMDRM content OGG Vorbis WAVE MIDI XMF RTTTL RTX OTA iMelody ADTS raw AAC FLAC In application sheet Music Library opens appears next to the last played song in song list and its information appears at Display bottom Select category such as Albums Tap item Tap song Song plays In Songs Tap song dire...

Page 75: ...ill images and videos saved to handset memory and SD Card See below for supported file formats Image File Format Still Image JPEG PNG GIF BMP WBMP WebP Video 3GPP 3GPP2 MP4 WMV except WMDRM content ASF except WMDRM content WebM Matroska MPEG2 TS In application sheet Album File list appears Tap ALL PORTRAIT EVENT or MAP to open files by category When activating Album for the first time ALL file lis...

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Page 77: ...Connectivity Wi Fi 76 Tethering Option 78 Bluetooth 79 ...

Page 78: ...Tap to disable Wi Fi Connecting Selected Access Points Enable handset Wi Fi first In application sheet Settings Wi Fi settings Wi Fi settings opens Tap access point Enter password Connect Connection is established Password indicated by WEP WPA KEY etc may be found on a label on your Wi Fi router For details contact the vendor of the router For public wireless LAN services check the password with y...

Page 79: ... Direct compatible devices with no need for an access point or Internet connection Enable handset Wi Fi first In application sheet Settings Wi Fi settings Wi Fi Direct Found Wi Fi Direct compatible devices appear in Peer devices field If target device does not appear Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to try searching again Tap device Follow onscreen prompts Tapped device is connected Automatic Updates for Op...

Page 80: ...try then follow onscreen prompts Dismissing Access Points In Wi Fi settings Touch Hold access point Forget network Yes Troubleshooting Q Cannot detect access points A There may be multiple access points using neighboring channels In this instance handset may not detect access points correctly Tethering Option About Tethering Option Use handset like a Wi Fi router to access the Internet from a PC o...

Page 81: ...to handset for a certain period of time Bluetooth Connect handset to other Bluetooth devices for wireless connectivity Bluetooth Functions Function Description Sound output Listen to music audio etc wirelessly Handsfree conversation Use Bluetooth devices such as headsets for handsfree conversations File transfer Transfer files between handset and Bluetooth devices Enabling Bluetooth In application...

Page 82: ...tooth devices appear in Available devices field If target device does not appear Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to try searching again Tap device Follow onscreen prompts Pairing completes handset connects to some devices such as handsfree devices automatically Pairing procedure varies by target device Connecting Paired Bluetooth Devices In application sheet Settings Other settings Bluetooth Bluetooth menu...

Page 83: ...atus Bar down for Notifications Window Tap Bluetooth transfer notification Accept After receiving files Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window Tap Bluetooth transfer notification Tap file Register of data Always or Just once Data is saved If confirmation appears follow onscreen prompts Received files are saved to handset memory open them from Contents Manager Accepting Connection Requests H...

Page 84: ...t is set to be discoverable Handset returns to non discoverable state automatically after a certain period of time and will be hidden from unpaired devices Troubleshooting Q Cannot use Bluetooth A Airplane mode may be active Activating Airplane mode disables Bluetooth Bluetooth can be enabled again while Airplane mode is active Important Bluetooth Usage Notes Connection Bluetooth connection may no...

Page 85: ...Global Services Global Roaming 84 Calling from Outside Japan 85 ...

Page 86: ...t Network service setting in Japan and other areas with no GSM Network coverage To change setting according to Network service provided by target cellular provider outside Japan In application sheet Settings Other settings Network settings Mobile networks 4G 3G GSM settings 4G 3G GSM settings opens Manual 4G 3G GSM 4G 3G 3G GSM 3G or GSM Network service is set To select Network service automatical...

Page 87: ...ap Search networks to search for all available cellular providers Calling from Outside Japan See SoftBank Mobile Website for details http mb softbank jp en global_services Access roaming area rate information or print it out to carry while traveling abroad Calling Japan Phone on Navigation Bar Call Window opens When Incoming History or Outgoing History opens Tap Phone When missed call window opens...

Page 88: ...dd before the number Stay country number Handset dials the number Calling Countries aside from Japan Phone on Navigation Bar Call Window opens When Incoming History or Outgoing History opens Tap Phone When missed call window opens Tap If 3 Line Home returns Tap Phone on Navigation Bar again Use onscreen dialpad to enter number Call Roaming assistant appears Do not add before the number Other count...

Page 89: ...nge by list Tap country area Register Tap Entry direct to enter country name and code directly Deleting Country Codes In application sheet Settings Call Int l call settings User list Tap country area Delete from list Enabling Disabling Abroad Assistant In application sheet Settings Call Int l call settings Abroad assistant Tap Abroad assistant to toggle Enable and Disable ...

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Page 91: ...ngs 90 Sound Settings 91 Quick Start Key Setting 93 Device Info 93 Add Account 94 Wi Fi Settings 95 Home Applications Setting 96 Battery Status 96 microSD Phone Storage Settings 97 Application Settings 98 Other Settings 98 ...

Page 92: ...ss output Enable Wireless output Wi Fi spot settings Make SoftBank Wi Fi spot settings Call Set call options Mail settings Set messaging options Browser settings Set Browser options Guide Show hide Guide indicator Home applications Switch Home application Quick Tool Box EX Enable disable Quick Tool Box EX MediaJet Set MediaJet application for PC connection options Charging function Set Display con...

Page 93: ...et Handset Volume In Sound settings Volume Drag slider to adjust Volume OK Sound plays at set Volume upon releasing finger Set Ringtone for Incoming Calls In Sound settings For Incoming call Sound Ringtone Tap option Media Storage Sound Ringtone etc Always or Just once Tap tone file OK Sound plays upon Tapping a tone file Enable Disable Vibration for Incoming Calls In Sound settings For Incoming c...

Page 94: ...light to toggle on off Set Ringtone Duration for Notifications In Sound settings For notification Ring duration Ring time setting Select time OK For Ring single song selected tone file plays until it ends Enable Disable Dialpad Tones In Sound settings Dial pad touch tones Tap Dial pad touch tones to toggle on off Disable Dial pad touch tones to extend battery time Enable Confirmation Tones when Ta...

Page 95: ...signed to and Long Press In application sheet Settings Quick start key Settings Quick start key Settings opens Short press or Long press Tap item then select option Setting is complete Device Info Device Info Confirm handset status In application sheet Settings Device info Device info menu opens ...

Page 96: ...oftware update Auto update settings Do not update automatically or Update automatically Change Automatic Update Start Time In Device info menu Software update Update time settings Select time Set Available when automatic update is enabled Auto update settings Update automatically Confirm Legal Information Technical Regulations Conformity Certification In Device info menu Legal information or Techn...

Page 97: ...l on your Wi Fi router For details contact the vendor of the router For public wireless LAN services check the password with your ISP Omit password entry for unprotected access points Wi Fi Settings Operations Enable Disable Available Network Notifications In Wi Fi settings Advanced Network notification Available when Wi Fi settings is enabled Tap Network notification to toggle on off Select a Wi ...

Page 98: ... application In application sheet Settings Home applications Home applications menu opens Tap Home application Setting is complete Battery Status Battery Status Confirm battery status In application sheet Settings Battery Battery menu opens Tap item Details appear ...

Page 99: ...ount SD Card Unmount microSD Unmount SD Card to remove it safely Erase microSD Format SD Card Preferred install location Set install location for applications Export to microSD Copy handset memory files to SD Card Import to phone Copy SD Card files to handset memory microSD backup Back up files to SD Card In application sheet Settings microSD phone storage microSD phone storage menu opens Set each...

Page 100: ...information Bluetooth Set Bluetooth connections Network settings Set Airplane mode mobile network etc Lock Security Set Screen lock Operation Password etc External connection Set USB connection options Language input Set language and input method Date time Set date and time etc Accessibility Set TalkBack text to speech and system options Developer options Set developer options Initial setting Perf...

Page 101: ...th is enabled Pictograms are not supported Change Discoverable Time In Bluetooth menu Visibility timeout Tap option Available when Bluetooth is enabled For Never time out handset does not return to non discoverable state automatically Connect to Bluetooth Devices by Service In Bluetooth menu next to target device name Tap item Available for compatible devices only Available when Bluetooth is enabl...

Page 102: ...itai Lock In Network settings NFC Osaifu Keitai settings Passcode settings Always demand or Not demand Enter Operation Password OK Enable Disable Sharing of Handset Memory SD Card Media Files on DLNA Devices In Network settings Home network settings Home network server Set up Wi Fi for home NW server beforehand Tap Home network server to toggle on off See TV user guide to learn how to connect hand...

Page 103: ... settings Mobile networks Access Point Names Reset to default Select Network Automatically In Network settings Mobile networks 4G 3G GSM settings Auto Select Network Manually In Network settings Mobile networks 4G 3G GSM settings Manual Tap Network service Select a Cellular Provider In Network settings Mobile networks Network operators Choose automatically or Tap provider directly Tap Choose autom...

Page 104: ...ge Next Draw pattern Continue Draw pattern again Confirm When an option other than None or Slide is selected after Tapping Screen lock cancel Screen lock to proceed Require Passcode Entry for Canceling Screen Lock In Lock Security menu Screen lock Lock No Enter passcode Continue Re enter passcode OK When an option other than None or Slide is selected after Tapping Screen lock cancel Screen lock to...

Page 105: ...s opens Language input Language input menu opens Set each item Setting is complete Language Input Operations Select Handset Interface Language In Language input menu Select language Tap option Save Words to User Dictionary In Language input menu Personal dictionary Tap Phrase field Enter word phrase Next Enter keyword Done Select language To delete a word Tap it then Tap Adjust Android Keyboard Se...

Page 106: ...me Automatically In Date time menu Automatic date time Tap Automatic date time to toggle on off Enable Disable Automatic Time Zone Adjustment In Date time menu Auto timezone Tap Auto timezone to toggle on off Set Date Manually In Date time menu Set date Select date OK Available when Automatic date time is off Set Time Manually In Date time menu Set time Select time OK Available when Automatic date...

Page 107: ...ngs except when developing applications interfaces etc may result in handset malfunction In application sheet Settings Other settings Other settings opens Developer options Developer options appear on Action Bar OK All developer options are available To disable developer options Tap Set each item Setting is complete ...

Page 108: ...t information before performing Reset all In application sheet Settings Other settings Other settings opens Reset all Reset all Enter Operation Password OK Reset all window opens Read message Reset phone To delete all handset memory files simultaneously Tap Erase internal storage To delete all SD Card files simultaneously Tap Erase microSD Erase everything Reset all starts ...

Page 109: ...Appendix Specifications 108 Customer Service 109 ...

Page 110: ... ambient temperature settings etc 4 Average measured with handset fully charged with Sound setting set to Natural and Screen size set to Standard using Headphones with Mic optional accessory until Battery runs low 10 of capacity 5 Measured with power off using AC Charger Talk Time Standby Time and One Seg Reception Time when Eco backlight control is disabled Outdoor view is enabled and Brightness ...

Page 111: ...free at 0800 919 0113 If you cannot reach a toll free number use the number charges apply below for your service area Hokkaido Area Tohoku Area Hokuriku Area Kanto Koshinetsu Area 022 380 4380 Tokai Area 052 388 2002 Kansai Area 06 7669 0180 Chugoku Shikoku Area Kyushu Okinawa Area 092 687 0010 Smartphone Technical Support Center From a SoftBank handset dial toll free at 151 From a landline IP pho...

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Page 113: ...ions Safety Precautions 112 Important Product Information 118 Handset Hardware Care 120 General Notes 122 FCC Notice 123 RF Exposure Information Specific Absorption Rate SAR Information 124 Water Dust Resistance 125 ...

Page 114: ... to leak overheat burst or ignite and may cause Charger to overheat ignite malfunction etc Do not disassemble modify or solder handset or related hardware May cause fire injury electric shock or malfunction Internal Battery may leak overheat burst or ignite Modifying handsets is prohibited by the Radio Law and subject to penalty Do not expose internal handset parts or Charger to liquids Do not let...

Page 115: ...use may cause fire electric shock etc grasp plug to disconnect Charger then power off being careful not to burn or injure yourself Keep liquid water pet urine etc or conductive material pencil lead metal strip jewelry etc away from charging terminals and External Device Port May cause short circuit resulting in fire malfunction etc Do not charge handset while it is wet May cause electric shock or ...

Page 116: ...nues even after specified Charging Time stop it Internal Battery may leak overheat burst ignite etc For abnormal odor excessive heat discoloration or distortion move handset away from sources of flame being careful not to burn or injure yourself Continued use may cause Internal Battery to leak overheat burst ignite etc Do not let your pet bite handset if this occurs do not use that handset Pet bit...

Page 117: ... Mobile Light in eyes May temporarily affect eyesight or startle leading to accidents Protective Sheet may be hot to the touch while power is on or immediately after powering off May cause burn injuries When removing Battery Cover power off and wait until handset cools down Do not peel damage or subject Protective Sheet to impact There are Battery and precision parts under Protective Sheet Do not ...

Page 118: ...n Car Charger use in negative earth vehicles only DC 12 V 24 V Input Do not use power adapters Transformer use may cause fire electric shock or malfunction Unplug Charger for periods of disuse grasp plug to disconnect May cause electric shock fire or malfunction If liquid water pet urine etc gets inside grasp plug to disconnect it immediately May cause electric shock smoke or fire To remove debris...

Page 119: ...connect Charger Pulling plug by cord cable may damage cord cable may cause electric shock fire etc Do not subject Charger to strong impact while it is plugged in May cause malfunction or injury Do not touch charging terminals of Desktop Holder optional accessory while it is connected to the outlet May cause burn injuries Keep hands and other body parts away from charging terminals May cause electr...

Page 120: ... are radios as stipulated by the Radio Law Under the Radio Law handsets must be submitted for inspection upon request Handset use near landlines TVs or radios may cause interference Beware of eavesdropping Because this service is completely digital the possibility of signal interception is greatly reduced However some transmissions may be overheard Eavesdropping Deliberate accidental interception ...

Page 121: ... stations amateur radio stations etc hereafter other radio stations 1 Before using Wi Fi visually confirm that no other radio stations sharing the same frequency band are in use nearby 2 Should interference occur between handset and other radio stations move or disable Wi Fi immediately 3 For additional information and support contact SoftBank Customer Support General Information From a SoftBank h...

Page 122: ...L connection may be unavailable depending on handset application One Seg may not be received during MHL connection Remove MHL cable from handset when watching recording programs with One Seg MHL connection is exclusively for use in Japan Wireless Output Mirror Display contents to other devices by connecting handset to nearby Wi Fi Direct compatible devices through Wi Fi Wireless output Remember th...

Page 123: ...reversibly In application sheet Settings Other settings Reset all Reset all Enter Operation Password OK Reset phone Erase everything To delete all handset memory files simultaneously select Erase internal storage before Tapping Reset phone To delete all SD Card files simultaneously select Erase microSD before Tapping Reset phone Picasa Web Albums Sync Note Save a Google Account associated with Pic...

Page 124: ...s Device info Legal information Open source licenses The source code of software based on GPL LGPL and Mozilla Public License MPL is provided on the following website free of charge https sh dev sharp co jp android modules oss Japanese Electromagnetic Safety For body worn operation this mobile phone has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory containing no metal an...

Page 125: ...Information and Communications Council World Health Organization http www who int emf List of Specific Absorption Rates SAR for radio waves by smartphone model http mb softbank jp mb support sar Japanese Headphone Signal Level The maximum output voltage for the music player function measured in accordance with EN 50332 2 is 12 0 mV 5 GHz WLAN Operation in USA Within the 5 15 5 25 GHz band U NII de...

Page 126: ...ds developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The regulation employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit is 2 watts kilogram W kg averaged over ten grams of tissue The limit includes a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health ...

Page 127: ...from the device Water dust resistance may be affected under some circumstances Warranty does not cover malfunctions resulting from misuse Handset is compliant with IPX5 IPX7 and IP5X water dust protection standards However ingress of dirt sand mud metal powder food beverage etc may cause malfunction Important Notes Close Card Slot Cover and Port Cover firmly Debris hair sand fibers etc trapped bet...

Page 128: ...o cold may freeze liquid causing malfunction Damaged Card Slot Cover Port Cover or Protective Sheet affects water dust resistance contact a SoftBank Shop Charging Precautions Charger and optional accessories are not water or dust proof Avoid moisture precipitation bath shower etc may cause fire electric shock or damage Never charge handset while it is wet may cause fire or damage due to electric s...

Page 129: ...ater dust resistance may be affected causing malfunction Do not place handset in a microwave oven to dry it Internal Battery handset may leak burst overheat or ignite may cause malfunction accident or injury Do not dry handset using extreme heat hot air from dryers or other sources may cause warping discoloration or damage Drying Handset Dry Headphone Port Earpiece Mic and Speaker when exposed to ...

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Page 131: ...utside Japan 85 Charging Handset 15 Creating Sending Gmail 60 Customer Service 109 Customizing 3 Line Home 43 Customizing Welcome Sheet Lock Screen 42 Ｄ Device Info 93 Ｆ FCC Notice 123 File Backup 35 Ｇ General Notes 122 Global Roaming 84 Google Play 31 Google Accounts 29 Ｈ Handset Hardware Care 120 Handset Memory SD Card 10 Handset Phone Number 25 Home Applications Setting 96 Ｉ Important Product I...

Page 132: ...ion Rate SAR Information 124 Ｓ Safety Precautions 112 Screen Lock 35 Security Codes 33 Sending S Mail SMS 56 Software Updates 36 Sound Settings 91 Specifications 108 Status Bar 40 Still Images Video Album 73 Still Images Video Gallery 73 Ｔ Tethering Option 78 Text Entry 27 Touchscreen Operations 18 Ｕ USIM Card Installation 9 USIM PIN 34 Using Internet Mail 62 Ｖ Video Camera 69 Ｗ Watching One Seg V...

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Page 134: ...SoftBank 203SH User Guide April 2013 First Edition SoftBank Mobile Corp Visit SoftBank Shop for assistance Model SoftBank 203SH Manufacturer SHARP CORPORATION ...

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