General Notes - SoftBank 009Z User Manual

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General Notes

Usage Basics
・Handset employs radio waves. Signals may be disrupted even
within service areas if you are indoors, underground, inside
a tunnel or inside a vehicle. If you move to a location with
poor signal strength, a call or Digital TV viewing may be
suddenly cut off.
・When using handset in public places, take care not to annoy
other people around you. Use of handset is prohibited in
some public places such as in theaters or on buses and
trains.
・Handset is a wireless station under Japanese Radio Law.
You may be requested to submit your handset for inspection
based on this law.
・Use of handset near a landline phone, TV or radio may
affect the image and sound quality of the equipment.
・Handset employs a digital system to maintain a high level
of communication quality even at very low signal levels.
However, calls may be suddenly cut off when the signal
strength becomes too weak.
・The digital system provides a high level of privacy
protection. However, the possibility of someone
eavesdropping on your conversation cannot be ruled out as
long as radio waves are used.
・Data stored on handset may be corrupted or lost on the
following occasions:
・Handset is used improperly.
・Handset is exposed to static electricity or electric noise.
・Handset is turned off during operation.
・Battery is completely discharged.
・Handset malfunctions or is sent for repairs.
SoftBank accepts no liability whatsoever for the corruption
or loss of stored data. Be sure to keep a separate memo of
important data to limit damage caused by data corruption or
loss to a minimum.
・Be sure to charge battery before using handset for the first
time or if handset has not been used for a long time. When
battery is stored for a long time, it discharges over time
even if it is not used.
・When handset is used for extended periods of time,
especially in high temperature conditions, handset surface
could become hot. Please use caution when touching handset
under such conditions.
・Prolonged use or repeatedly flashing Display or other light
may adversely affect the body. If you feel discomfort or
pain, immediately discontinue use and consult a doctor.
・If taken out of Japan, some items may require
documentation certifying export is not controlled,
prohibited, or restricted by Export Trade Control Order or
Foreign Exchange Order. Basically, no such documentation
is required to take handset out of Japan and bring it back
for personal use on vacations or short business trips. In
some cases, however, export permit may be required if
handset is to be used by or transferred to another party. US
government export permit may be required to take handset
to countries on which US government has imposed export
restrictions (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria).
For details on export laws, regulations and procedures,
refer to the Web page of the Security Export Control Policy
Division of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
・If you use a hearing aid, handset usage may interfere with
hearing aid performance. If there is any interference,
consult with the manufacturer or distributor of the hearing
aid.
・Turn off handset in or near places where explosives are
handled. Handset use may lead to an explosion, or affect
explosion devices.
・If you choose to set one, do not forget Screen Unlock
Password. If you do forget it, take handset to SoftBank
Shop to reset it. This will erase all handset information and
settings.
・A variety of applications can be installed to handset from
"Android Market " provided by Google Inc. SoftBank makes
TM
no guarantee whatsoever with regard to the nature (quality,
reliability, legality, suitability for a purpose, validity of
information, accuracy, etc.) of these applications that you
yourself have installed, or with regard to any problems
(viruses, etc.) resulting from them.
Inside Cars
・Do not use handset while driving. Use of handset while
driving is prohibited by law.
Using 3.5 mm Headset with Mic while driving may be subject
to penalties in some prefectures.
・Before using handset, stop the vehicle in a safe area where
parking or stopping is permitted.
・While driving, place handset in a safe place away from
airbag compartments. Handset may cause airbag to deploy,
resulting in injury.
Aboard Aircraft
・Keep handset power off aboard aircraft. When in-flight use
is permitted, observe airline instructions.