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When opening or closing the product, take care to not catch your body part such as a finger in it.
Failure to do so might cause injury.
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USB extension cable (sample)
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USB conversion cable (sample)
WARNING
Do not use the cable if the cord gets damaged.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Do not use the cable in a very humid place such as bathroom.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Do not touch the cable if you hear thunder.
Doing so might cause electric shock etc.
Do not short-circuit the terminal while it is connected to a PC. Do not touch the terminal with your hands,
fingers, or any part of your body.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Do not place heavy objects on the cable cord or do not apply unreasonable force to the cord such as pulling.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
When you connect or remove the cable to or from a PC, do not contact metal object such as a metal straps to
it.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Do not apply excessive force to the connection part with the cable connected to a PC.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not touch the cable or the terminal with wet hands.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Clean dust from the terminal.
Using the product with dust adhered to the terminal might cause fire, burns or electric shock.
When you connect the cable to the product or a PC, insert it firmly.
Insecure inserting might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
When you disconnect the cable from the product or a PC, do not apply excessive force to it such as pulling
the cord. Instead, grasp the connector and then remove it.
Pulling the cord of the cable might damage the cord and cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
When removing/inserting the cable, do not apply excessive force such as pulling the cord etc., instead,
straight remove from/insert to the terminal for the connection.
Incorrect removing/inserting might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
If the connection terminal is deformed such as being bent etc., stop using immediately. Do not use it with the
deformation restored.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc. due to short-circuit of the connection terminal.
When you do not use the cable, disconnect it from a PC.
Keeping the cable connected might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Immediately disconnect the cable from a PC if liquids such as water (drinking water, sweat, seawater, urine of
pet animals, etc.) come in.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
For cleaning, disconnect the cable from a PC.
Failure to do so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
CAUTION
Do not touch the cable for a long time when it is connected to the product or a PC.
Doing so might cause burns etc.
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au Nano IC Card (LTE)
CAUTION
Be careful of the cut surface not to hurt your body parts such as fingers when handling the au Nano IC Card
(LTE) card.
Failure to do so might cause injury.
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Using near medical equipment or in healthcare facilities
WARNING
If you have electronic medical equipment such as an implantable cardiac pacemaker or an implantable
cardioverter defibrillator, carry or use the product 15 cm or more away from the implant at all times.
The radio waves from the product might have harmful effects on the operation of electronic medical equipment.
If you need to use electronic medical equipment other than implantable cardiac pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter-defibrillators outside medical facilities such as treating at home, consult the relevant electronic
medical equipment manufacturer for effects on the equipment by radio waves.
The radio waves from the product might have harmful effects on the operation of electronic medical equipment.
If there is any chance that the distance between the product and a person closest to you may get shorter
than 15 cm such as when you cannot freely move around, avoid use of the product.
A person in close proximity may be equipped with electronic medical equipment such as an implantable cardiac
pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. The radio waves from the product might have harmful effects
on the operation of electronic medical equipment.
Follow the instructions given by the respective medical facility regarding the use of the product on their
premises.
Failure to do so might have effects on the operation of electronic medical equipment.
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Material list
Part
Material <Surface treatment>
Main unit
Exterior case (back side)
PC <UV + coating>
Exterior case (lateral side)
PC + glass fiber <UV + coating>
Exterior case (metal part)
Beryllium copper <Gold plating>
Front cover
PC <highlight UV + coating>
USB connector
Stainless steel
USB connector exterior case
PC <UV + coating>
USB extension cable
(sample)
USB connector
Iron <Nickel plating>
Main unit (cover)
TPE
USB conversion cable
(sample)
USB connector
Stainless steel <Nickel plating>
Main unit (cover)
TPE
Handling precautions
These precautions are provided to prevent the product from damage and ensure that performance can be fully demonstrated.
Thoroughly read these precautions to ensure correct use.
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Precautions common to the main unit, au Nano IC Card (LTE), peripheral devices
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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 internal circuit board and
might cause a malfunction.
If the product is connected to a PC, the connector might be damaged and might cause a malfunction. Such damage and
malfunction are not covered by the warranty, even if there is no external damage.
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Do not use the product in extremely hot, cold or humid places. (Use within an ambient temperature range of 5
℃
to 35
℃
and humidity range of 35% to 85%)
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Do not use in places subject to lots of dust or vibration. Doing so might cause a malfunction.
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Clean the connection terminal with dry cotton swabs, etc. every now and then. Soiled terminals might cause poor
connection. Do not deform the connection terminal by applying excessive force when cleaning.
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Clean the product with a soft dry cloth (such as used for cleaning eyeglasses). Wiping the product using alcohol, thinner,
benzene, detergent, glass cleaner, etc. might erase the printing on the outer and might cause a malfunction.
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Use as far away as possible from land-line phones, TVs and radios. Use nearby might affect them.
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The product might become warm while communicating, etc. depending on the situation, but this is not abnormal.
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Do not place near corrosive chemicals or in places where corrosive gas is generated. Doing so might cause a malfunction.
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Do not use outside when you can hear thunder. Doing so might risk lightning strikes and electric shock.
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Be sure to use only specified peripheral devices. Use of other peripheral devices might cause a malfunction.
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Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause a
malfunction.
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The customer is not allowed to disassemble, modify or repair the product. Doing so might cause a malfunction.
Modification of the product is in violation of the Radio Law and Telecommunications Business Act.
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Do not allow a part of your body such as fingers or conductive foreign objects (metal fragments, pencil leads, etc.) to
come into contact with or get inside of the connection terminal to avoid short-circuit. Doing so might cause a malfunction.
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Do not splash liquid such as water on the product. Also, never use in humid places such as bath areas, or use with wet
hands. Doing so might cause a malfunction due to short-circuit or corrosion of electronic circuits.
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Malfunctions caused by wetting with water or humidity are not covered by the warranty and charges will be incurred for
repairs.
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Do not use the product while driving a car or motorbike, riding a bicycle, or walking. Use of a mobile device while
driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law. Use of the product while riding a bicycle might be punishable by some
regulations.
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Using the product in a bag or while it is covered with bedding might cause a malfunction.
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When connecting the product with a PC etc., remove/insert the connector straight from/to the connection terminal.
Removing/inserting with incorrect orientation might cause a malfunction.
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Do not use, store, or leave the product in a place subject to direct sunlight (e.g. in a car) or where it is high temperature
or extremely low temperature, or in humid or dusty places. Doing so might cause a malfunction.
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Do not place the product on an unstable or inclined platform. Dropping the product might cause a malfunction.
Notes on usage
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As an instruction manual of the product, refer to the “Quick start guide”, “Notes on usage” (this manual), or “
取扱説明書
詳細版
(Full Instruction
Manual)” (Japanese) available on the au homepage. In this manual, “Instruction Manual” includes “Quick start guide”, “Notes on usage” (this
manual), and “
取扱説明書
詳細版
(Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese).
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In this manual, “Speed USB STICK U03” is referred to as “the product”.
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All amounts of money are tax-excluded unless otherwise provided in this manual.
Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)
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Before using the product, thoroughly read these safety precautions for proper use. After reading, store the precautions in a
safe place.
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These “Safety Precautions” describe instructions that should be observed to prevent bodily injury to the customer and
others as well as damage to property using the product.
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This symbol indicates that bodily injury or damage to property may directly and immediately result from improper use.
DANGER
This symbol indicates the potential and imminent danger of death or serious injury
*1
to a person
from improper use.
WARNING
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury
*1
to a person from improper use.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates the possibility of minor injury
*2
to a person or physical damage
*3
from
improper use.
*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 Minor 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.
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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 an action that must be done.
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 the power plug must be disconnected
from the power outlet.
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Precautions common to the main unit, au Nano IC Card (LTE), peripheral devices
DANGER
Do not use, store or leave the equipment in locations subject to high temperatures or accumulation of heat
(e.g. by the fire, near a heater, under a kotatsu or bedding, in direct sunlight, in a car in the hot sun).
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not put the equipment in or near microwave ovens, cooking appliances such as IH cooking heaters, or
high pressure containers such as pressure cookers.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not splash sand, soil or mud, or do not directly place the equipment on them. Also, do not touch the
equipment with hands with sand etc. adhered.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not let the equipment get wet with liquids such as water (drinking water, sweat, seawater, urine of pet
animals, etc.).
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not allow liquids such as water (drinking water, sweat, seawater, urine of pet animals, etc.) to get inside
the connection terminal.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Use only optional accessories specified by au.
Failure to do so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
WARNING
Do not subject the equipment to strong force, impacts, or vibration such as letting it fall, stepping on it or
throwing it.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not allow conductive materials (such as metal objects and pencil lead) to come into the connection
terminal, or dust to get inside it.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not cover or wrap the equipment with a cloth or bedding in use.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, etc.
Remove the product from a PC and power off the PC before you step into a place where flammable gas can
leak, such as gas stations, or a place where dust is generated.
Using the product in a place where flammable gas leaks might cause explosion, fire, etc.
If you notice anything unusual about the equipment such as an unusual odor, abnormal noise, smoke
generation, overheating, discoloration or deformation during operation or storage, perform the following
measures.
• Remove the product or cable from a PC.
• Power off a PC.
Failure to do instructions above might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
CAUTION
Do not use damaged equipment.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc.
Do not place the product on an unstable or inclined platform.
Doing so might cause the device to fall etc. and cause injury.
Do not use or keep in a place that is very humid, dusty, or subject to high temperature.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
When a child uses the product, his/her guardian should give proper instructions and do not allow him/her to
use the product in the wrong way.
Failure to do so might cause injury.
Keep the equipment out of the reach of babies and infants.
Failure to do so might cause accidental ingestion, injury, electric shock, etc.
Be careful when using the product continuously for a long time because temperature of the product might
rise. Also, be careful not to touch it unintentionally for a long time when you fall asleep etc.
The temperature of the product might rise while using for a long time. If you are directly in contact with warmed part
for a long time, it might cause a redness of skin, itch, rash, low-temperature burn etc. depending on your physical
condition.
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Main unit
WARNING
Do not allow liquids such as water, metal pieces, burnable items, and other foreign objects to get inside the
Nano IC Card slot.
Do not insert au Nano IC Card (LTE) card into wrong slot, or insert it in wrong orientation.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Power off a PC if it is connected to the product or remove the product from the PC before boarding an
airplane.
Use of mobile devices on board is restricted. Follow the instructions of each airline.
Failure to do so might adversely affect on-board electronic equipment.
Prohibited acts related to mobile device usage on an airplane might be punished by law.
Follow the instructions of each medical facility for the use of mobile devices on their premises.
Power off a PC if it is connected to the product or remove the product from the PC in a place where the use is
prohibited.
Failure to do so might affect electronic devices or electronic medical equipment.
If you are wearing any electronic medical equipment, check with the relevant medical electronic equipment
manufacturer or vendor whether the operation might be affected by radio waves.
The radio waves from the product might affect electronic medical equipment etc.
Remove the product from a PC etc. near electronic devices or equipment operating on high precision control
or weak signals.
Failure to do so might interfere with the operation of electronic devices or equipment.
*Examples for electronic devices or equipment that you should be careful of:
Hearing aids, implantable cardiac pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator, other electronic medical
equipment, and other automatically controlled devices or equipment. If you use an implantable cardiac pacemaker,
implantable cardioverter defibrillator, or other electronic medical equipment, check with the medical electronic
equipment manufacturer or vendor whether the operation can be affected by radio waves.
CAUTION
Do not apply force more than necessary when removing the front cover.
The front cover might be damaged and cause injury.
Do not attach the front cover on your fingers.
Doing so might cause injury etc.
Do not use the product with the front cover removed.
Doing so might cause burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
To use the product in car, check with automobile manufacturer or dealer to determine how the car device is
affected by radio waves before using.
In rare cases, using the product in some vehicle models can cause the vehicle’s electronic equipment to
malfunction. In that case, stop using the product immediately.
If abnormalities on skin are developed by using the product, immediately stop using and take medical
treatment. The use of the product might cause itching, rashes, eczema, or other symptoms depending on the
user's physical condition.
For material of each part, see “Material list”.