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FRA/KDDI/PL leaflet

Cautions on using Xperia

 Z1

Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)

Handling precautions

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of cell phones

Intellectual property rights

Company names and product names referred to in this manual are generally 
trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies. The TM, 

®

 

marks may be omitted in this manual.

In this manual, "Setting Guide", "Basic Manual", "

取扱説明書詳細版

(Full 

Instruction Manual)" (Japanese), "Cautions on using Xperia

 Z1", "

携帯電話

機の比吸収率などについて

(Radio Frequency (RF) exposure and Specific 

Absorption Rate (SAR))" are collectively referred to as "Instruction Manual".

In this manual, "microSD

 memory card", "microSDHC

 memory card" and 

"microSDXC

 memory card" are abbreviated as "microSD memory card" or 

"microSD".

In this manual, "Xperia

 Z1" is usually referred to as "the product".

September 2013, 1st Edition 1277-2132.1

The Company is not liable for any damages arising from earthquakes, 
lightning, storms, floods or other natural disasters, as well as fires, actions by 
third parties, other accidents, intentional or mistaken misoperation by the 
customer, or use under other unusual conditions outside the responsibility of 
the Company.

The Company is not liable for any incidental damages (change/
disappearance of described content, loss of business income, disruption of 
business, etc.) arising from use of or inability to use the product.

The Company is not liable for any damages arising from failure to observe 
the described content of the "Instruction Manual".

The Company is not liable for any damages arising, for example, from 
malfunction caused by combination with connected devices or software not 
related to the Company.

Captured image data or downloaded data may sometimes be altered or lost 
due to faults, repair or other handling of the product. The Company is not 
liable for any damage or lost income resulting from recovery of these data.

It is recommended you keep a copy of important data in your PC's hard disk, 
etc. Whatever the cause of fault or malfunction may be, the Company 
assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of saved information. 

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

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

Before using this product, thoroughly read these safety precautions 
for proper use. After 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.

Explanation of indications used in this manual

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

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

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

livestock, or pets.

Explanation of graphic symbols used in this manual

Precautions common to the main unit, internal battery, charging 
equipment, au Micro IC Card (LTE), peripheral devices

Be sure to read this manual before use

Exemptions

Notice

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

The content of "Instruction Manual" is subject to change without notice.

Every effort has been made in the preparation of "Instruction Manual". 
Should you notice any unclear points, omissions, etc., feel free to 
contact us.

Wrong page order or missing pages will be replaced.

Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)

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

*1

 to a person.

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious 
injury

*1

 to a person.

This symbol indicates the possibility of personal injury

*2

 

to a person or physical damage

*3

.

Indicates an action that 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 that handling with 
wet hands is not allowed.

Indicates an action that 
must be done.

Indicates that disassembly 
is not allowed.

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

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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 overheating, fire, rupture, fault, or 
leakage of liquid.

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

Before entering an area where flammable gas is generated such as a 
gas station, be sure to turn off the product. Do not charge the battery. 
Failure to do so might cause the gas to catch fire. In addition, when 
using the payment function of Osaifu-Keitai

®

 at a gas station, be sure 

to turn off the power in advance (If 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 
ignition, rupture or fire.

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

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

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

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Main unit

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

Be sure to read the following warnings before 
use.

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

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

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

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

Charging with the product wet might cause electric shock or short-
circuiting or corrosion of electronic circuits, resulting in fire from fire or 
faults.

Although this product model has waterproof property, stop use if 
liquid such as water gets inside the main unit from the microUSB 
connection terminal, microSD memory card slot or au Micro IC Card 
(LTE) slot. Continued use of the product in this state might cause 
overheating, fire 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.

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

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

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, ignition, 
deformation or a fault.

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

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

Do not touch the main unit or the specified AC adapter (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 high-
temperature 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 might cause overheating and fire.

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.

Caution

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 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 affect your 
ears. Also, raising the volume too high might prevent you from hearing 
sounds around you, which might in turn lead to a traffic accident at a 
railroad crossing or pedestrian crossing.

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

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

Be sure to read the following hazards before 
use.

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

Do not disassemble, modify or directly solder the product. 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.

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

Be sure to read the following warnings before 
use.

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

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

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

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Internal battery

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

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

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

defibrillator should carry or use the product at least 15 cm away 
from the implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-
defibrillator.

2. Set the product to "Airplane Mode" or turn it off beforehand, if you 

may not keep distance 15 cm or more such as when you cannot 
move easily etc., since there may be people with an implanted 
cardiac pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-defibrillator nearby.

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

medical institutions.

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

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

 Turn the product off in hospital wards.

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

when there are electronic medical devices nearby.

 When a medical institution has laid down designated areas where 

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

4. When using electronic medical devices other than an implanted 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Part

Material

Surface treatment

Exterior case (cover front side)

PC resin
(with glass 30%)

UV coating

Exterior case (cover back side)

PC resin
(with glass 30%)

UV coating

Exterior case (frame side)

Aluminum alloy

Anodic oxide 
coating

Exterior case (microSD memory card 
slot cover)

Aluminum alloy

Anodic oxide 
coating

Exterior case (au Micro IC Card (LTE) 
slot cover)

Aluminum alloy

Anodic oxide 
coating

Exterior case (microUSB connection 
terminal cover)

Aluminum alloy

Anodic oxide 
coating

Decorative ring (headset connection 
terminal)

Aluminum alloy

Anodic oxide 
coating

Decorative ring (power key)

Aluminum alloy

Anodic oxide 
coating

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Decorative ring (camera)

Aluminum alloy

Anodic oxide 
coating

Power key

Aluminum alloy

Anodic oxide 
coating

Volume key

PC resin

UV coating

Camera key

PC resin

UV coating

Decorative plate (bottom panel)

PC resin

UV coating

Transparent plate (display)

Glass + PET resin

Transparent plate (back side)

Glass + PET resin

Transparent plate (camera)

PMMA + PC resin AR coating

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 microUSB connection terminal, headset 
connection terminal, microSD memory card slot, or au Micro IC Card 
(LTE) slot. Doing so might cause fire, electric shock or a fault.

Do not swing the product around by holding Sony mobile TV antenna 
cable 01, the hand strap, etc. Doing so might cause an accident or 
damage.

Use the product with the covers of the microUSB connection terminal, 
microSD memory card slot or au Micro IC Card (LTE) slot cover etc. 
closed. If the covers are open, dirt or water may get inside causing a 
fault.

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

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

Part

Material

Surface treatment

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

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

Be sure to read the following hazards before 
use.

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

The internal battery is a consumable item. If the performance of a 
battery does not recover (e.g. the usable time after each charge has 
become extremely short), the battery is at the end of service life, so 
stop use. Failure to do so might cause overheating, fire, rupture or 
leakage. Battery is built into the product. For repair, the product must 
be collected to au shop etc. and charges will be incurred. And you 
may not use the product during certain period of time. Please be 
forewarned. Note that the length of service life varies depending on 
the usage condition, etc.

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Charging equipment

au Micro IC Card (LTE)

Be sure to read the following warnings before 
use.

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

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

Do not damage, modify, twist, pull or place a heavy object on the 
cable of the specified charging equipment (sold separately). Do not 
use a damaged cable. 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 
desktop holder contact terminals or microUSB connection terminals. 
Doing so might cause electric shock, injury or a fault.

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

Before cleaning the specified charging equipment (sold separately), 
unplug its power plug from the outlet. If the plug remains plugged in 
when you clean the equipment, it might cause an electric shock or 
short circuit.

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

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

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

Charging equipment is not waterproof. 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 power plug of the 
specified AC adapter (sold separately).

Be sure to read the following cautions before 
use.

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

Do not use in humid places such as bath areas, or connect/
disconnect the specified charging equipment (sold separately) with 
wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock or a fault.

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

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

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

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

Caution

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

Part

Material

Surface treatment

Upper case

ABS resin

Lower case

ABS resin

Attachment

PC resin

Housing

PC resin

Magnet connector

Neodymium

Nickel plating

Contact terminal

Brass

Gold plating

Label

PS resin

Rubber foot

Polyurethane resin

Be sure to read the following warnings before 
use.

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.

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 specified devices, contact an au 
shop or Customer Service Center.

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

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Caution

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 short-
circuit it. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

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

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

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

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 may cause a fault.

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

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