Vega ptl21 Basic Manual

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Page 1 Contents Safety Precautions Basic Manual Getting Ready Basic Operations Appendix...
Page 2: About Operating Instructions
Preface About operating instructions Thank you for buying the VEGA (PTL21) (simply called the "product" from here on). In "Basic Manual" (this manual), handles are Before using the product, be sure to read only basic operations for main features. the "Basic Manual" (this manual) to ensure For detailed descriptions of various correct use.
Page 3 ■ Instruction Manual application ■For Those Requiring an English/ Korean/Simpliﬁed Chinese/Traditional (Japanese) Chinese/Portuguese Instruction Manual You can use the "Instruction Manual You can download the English/Korean/ application" on this product to conﬁrm Simpliﬁed Chinese/Traditional Chinese/ detailed operational procedures. Portuguese version of the Simple Manual Certain functions can be directly activated from the au website.
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions When using the product Before you start using the product, be sure • Communication is not possible even inside to read the "Safety Precautions" to ensure the service area in places where the signal correct use. does not reach (e.g. tunnels and basements). Before you assume that the product is Also, communication is sometimes malfunctioning, check for possible remedies...
Page 5 ■Cell phone etiquette! • Since this product is a radio station under the Radio Law, you may be asked • The cell phone always emits weak to temporarily submit the product for radio waves when power is on. Use inspection in accordance with the Radio the cell phone in an enjoyable and Law.
Page 6 ■Take care of people around you! • Do not use this product while you are • Turn the product off in crowded aboard an airplane. Use of electric trains or other crowded places, since devices transmitting radio waves in there may be people with a cardiac airplane is prohibited by law.
Page 7: List Of Packaged Items
• Instruction Manual (Japanese) List of packaged items • Setting Guide (Japanese) Before you start using the product, make • VEGA Motionはじめてガイド (VEGA sure that you have all the following Motion Beginning Guide) (Japanese) packaged with the product. The following items are not included in the package: •...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Getting Ready Contents Names and functions of parts…… 71 Preface ……………………………… ii Attaching/removing About operating instructions ……… ii the battery pack ………………… 74 Safety precautions ………………… 2 Attaching/removing When using the product …………… 2 the au Micro IC Card (LTE) ……… 78 List of packaged items ………………...
Page 9 Appendix Introduction of related accessories ……………… 132 Troubleshooting ………………… 136 Updating software ……………… 141 After-sales service ……………… 143 Main speciﬁcations ……………… 149 Speciﬁc Absorption Rate (SAR) of cell phones …………… 153 Safety Information ……………… 155 FCC Notice ……………………… 156 Export Administration Regulations ………………………...
Page 10: Safety Precautions
■ Indications used for the operation Regarding notations used of selecting items/icons/keys, etc. in this document In this manual, the operation procedure to tap the menu item, icon, or key on the ■ Key indications used in this manual screen (▶P.100) is indicated as [(item name, etc.)].
Page 11 Example: When adding a widget to the memo home screen • Depending on applications, the basic Home screen → [ ] → [Widget] screen such as home or menu screen The widget(s) that can be added will will not appear when you start the appear.
Page 12: Exemptions
Exemptions • The menu items and icons described in this manual might be different • The Company is not liable for any based on different functions you use damages arising from earthquakes, or different conditions, etc. Also, icons lightning, storms, ﬂoods or other natural may be intentionally added or moved for disasters, as well as ﬁres, actions by third explanation purposes.
Page 13 • The Company is not liable for any memo damages arising, for example, from • Reproduction of the content of this malfunction caused by combination with manual in part or in whole is prohibited. connected devices or software not related to the Company.
Page 14: Safety Precautions
■Explanation of indications used in this Safety Precautions manual (observe strictly) This symbol indicates the potential and imminent ■ Before using this product, DANGER danger of death or serious thoroughly read these safety injury to a person. (*1) precautions for proper use. After This symbol indicates the reading, store the precautions in a WARNING...
Page 15 ■Explanation of graphic symbols used Injury: This refers to injuries, burns (high-and low-temperature), electric in this manual shock, etc. that do not require hospital admission for treatment or long-term Indicates an action that is not hospital attendance as an outpatient. allowed.
Page 16 ■Precautions common to the main Before entering an area where unit, au Micro IC Card (LTE), battery ﬂammable gas is generated such as pack, charging equipment, peripheral a gas station, be sure to turn off the devices product. Do not charge the battery. Failure to observe these precautions Be sure to read the might cause the gas to catch ﬁre.
Page 17 Do not short-circuit the connectors. The customer is not allowed to Do not allow conductive foreign disassemble, modify or repair the objects (metal fragments, pencil product. Doing so might cause a leads, etc.) to come into contact with fault, ﬁre, electric shock, or injury. or get inside the connectors.
Page 18 Do not use outside when you can Although this product model has hear thunder. Doing so might risk waterproof property, stop use if liquid lightning strikes and electric shock. such as water gets inside the main unit from the external connector Do not let your hands, ﬁngers and cover, earphone jack cover or the other parts of the body touch the...
Page 19 Be sure to read the If charging is not completed after CAUTION following cautions before the speciﬁed charging time, stop use. charging. Failure to do so might cause leakage of liquid, overheating, rupture or ﬁre. Do not store the product in places subject to direct sunlight (e.g.
Page 20 Do not touch the main unit or Do not place near corrosive the speciﬁed AC adapter (sold chemicals or in places where separately) for a long time while corrosive gas is generated. Doing power is being supplied from an so might cause a fault or loss of external source.
Page 21 Do not use if there is smoke, When inserting an earphone, etc. abnormal odor or noise, excessive into the product, adjust the volume overheating, or other abnormalities. to the proper level. Setting too loud If an abnormality occurs, disconnect a volume or using the earphone the speciﬁed charging equipment continuously for a long period of (sold separately) from the power...
Page 22 ■Main unit When using a charging equipment or external device, insert/remove Be sure to read the the connector straight to/from the WARNING following warnings before connector. Make sure the orientation use. of the connector is correct. Failure to do so might cause damage or a fault. Do not use a cell phone while driving a car or riding a motorbike or bicycle.
Page 23 The product sometimes affects high- When using the product near an precision electronic devices. So, turn implanted pacemaker, implanted it off near such devices. (Examples cardioverter-deﬁbrillator or other of electronic devices that might be electronic medical device, radio affected by the product include cardiac waves might affect these units and pacemakers, hearing aids, other devices.
Page 24 3. Pay attention to the following points 4. When using electronic medical when using the product inside devices other than an implanted medical institutions. pacemaker and implanted • Do not bring the product into cardioverter-deﬁbrillator outside operating theaters, intensive- a medical institution (e.g. home care units (ICU) and coronary medical treatment), check care units (CCU).
Page 25 Do not send data by infrared Sometimes, very rarely some people communication with the infrared demonstrate symptoms such as port pointing toward eyes. Doing so temporary muscle spasms, loss of might affect eyes. Also, sending data consciousness, etc. by watching with the infrared port pointing toward repeatedly ﬂickering screens.
Page 26 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. Safety Precautions...
Page 27 The materials of parts used on this product are as follows. ■Main unit Part Material Surface treatment Outer case PC+GF reinforced Acrylic UV cured coating (display panel side) resin Outer case PC+GF reinforced Acrylic UV cured coating (display frame part) resin Outer case (operation key side) PC resin Acrylic UV cured coating...
Page 28 Part Material Surface treatment 1Seg antenna (head part) PC+GF reinforced resin Acrylic UV cured coating 1Seg antenna (pipe part) Stainless steel Nickel plating ■Desktop holder Part Material Surface treatment Outer case (front, rear) ABS resin Unﬁnished surface Stand legs ABS resin Unﬁnished surface Top/bottom clip POM resin...
Page 29 Do not bring the product close to Stow the 1Seg antenna when not magnetized objects such as cash watching TV (1Seg). If you operate cards, ﬂoppy disks, credit cards, and the product for calling, etc. with the prepaid cards. Doing so might result 1Seg antenna extended, it might in loss of recorded information.
Page 30 ■Battery pack Do not put the product directly on sand at a beach, etc. Sand or other (The battery pack of this small particles might get inside the product is a lithium-ion battery.) earpiece, microphone or speaker, The battery pack is not causing the volume to drop.
Page 31 Connect the battery pack to this Do not disassemble, modify or product in the correct orientation. directly solder the battery pack. Doing Connecting in an incorrect orientation so might cause spilling of the battery might cause rupture, ﬁre or liquid resulting in an accident such as overheating.
Page 32 Do not wet the battery pack with The battery pack is a consumable water, seawater, pet urine, etc. item. If the performance of a battery A wet battery pack might cause pack does not recover (e.g. the overheating, rupture or ﬁre. If you usable time after each charge has drop the product into water by become extremely short), the battery...
Page 33 ■Charging equipment • AC adapter (sold separately) other than the above for charging Be sure to read the overseas: 100 VAC to 240 VAC WARNING following warnings • DC adapter (sold separately): before use. 12/24 VDC (for negative grounded vehicles only) Do not use at other voltages than the Firmly insert the plug of the speciﬁed speciﬁed power supply voltage.
Page 34 If the fuse in the common DC adapter If you hear thunder, do not touch the 01/03 (sold separately) blows, power plug. Doing so might cause replace it with a fuse of the speciﬁed an electric shock as a result of a type (250 V, 1 A).
Page 35 Install and position in-car devices Do not use the desktop holder in an where they do not hinder driving or automobile. It may be dropped or safety equipment such as airbags. interfere with driving and may cause Failure to do so might cause a malfunction.
Page 36 Charge the battery in a stable place Do not leave the speciﬁed charging especially while the vibration mode equipment (sold separately) set. If placed on an inclined surface connected to the main unit with the or wobbly stand, the product might battery pack removed.
Page 37 Be sure to read the Do not use or leave the au Micro IC CAUTION following cautions before Card (LTE) in hot places such as by use. the ﬁre or a heater. Doing so might cause melting, overheating, fuming, loss of data or a fault. Be careful not to injure your hand or ﬁnger when attaching/removing the Do not throw the au Micro IC Card...
Page 38: Handling Precautions
Handling precautions Do not wet the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Doing so might cause a fault. These precautions are provided to ensure that performance can be fully demonstrated. Do not scratch the IC (metal) part of Thoroughly read these precautions to the au Micro IC Card (LTE).
Page 39 Keeping an external device connected Note that the waterproof property is not to the external connector or earphone guaranteed in every usage condition. jack might damage the connector Do not allow water to get inside the resulting in a malfunction. Such damage product or splash water on the battery and malfunction are not covered by the pack, charging equipment or optional...
Page 40 90%. Temporary use at 36°C to 40°C be stained if splash or smear is left is allowed.) attached to the surface. Wiping the • VEGA (PTL21) main unit product using alcohol, thinner, benzene, • Battery pack, au Micro IC Card detergent, etc. might erase the...
Page 41: Main Unit
● ● When the product is used by a child, The touch panel is designed for parents or guardians should thoroughly operation by gently touching it with read the "Basic Manual" (this manual) your ﬁnger. Do not press it strongly or and teach the child how to use it.
Page 42 ● ● If the display surface is dirty or wet from Never use modiﬁed au cell phones. perspiration or water, it may not function Use of a modiﬁed device violates the correctly. In such case, wipe the display Radio Law. surface dry with a soft cloth.
Page 43 ● ● To prevent unlawful modiﬁcation, the This product uses liquid crystal for its product has been designed so that display. The display response speed it cannot be easily disassembled. may become slow when the ambient Modifying the product is prohibited by temperature is low, which is due to the Radio Law.
Page 44 ● ● You are recommended to store copies When you put the product in your of individual data such as photos you pocket or bag, take care so that the took, videos and music in your PC by display does not come in contact with sending each ﬁle as mail attachment, metal objects or other hard objects, as etc.
Page 45 ● ● When wiping the display, wipe with a Insert only a microSD memory card soft, dry cloth. Use of a moistened cloth, into the microSD memory card slot on glass cleaner or other similar liquid might the product. cause a fault. ●...
Page 46: Touch Panel
■ Touch Panel ● Even if you cover the microphone to make your voice inaudible to the other ● The touch panel was designed to be party, the other party can hear your lightly touched with your ﬁngers. Do voice. not strongly press down on it with your ●...
Page 47: Battery Pack
■ Battery pack ● If the display surface is dirty or wet with sweat or water, it may not function ● Use in very hot or cold environments, for correctly. In such case, wipe the display example, when left in an automobile surface with a dry, soft cloth.
Page 48 ■ Charging equipment ● The battery pack is a consumable item. If the performance of a battery pack ● When not using the speciﬁed charging does not recover after charge, the equipment (sold separately), remove battery pack is at the end of service life, the plug from the power outlet or so buy a new one of the speciﬁed type.
Page 49 ■ au Micro IC Card (LTE) ● Do not put stickers, etc. on the au Micro IC Card (LTE). ● The au Micro IC Card (LTE) is lent to you by au. In case of loss or ● Do not use au Micro IC Card (LTE) damage, the card will be replaced at with the card adapter.
Page 50 ■ Music, videos and TV (1Seg) ● When photographing important occasions (such as a wedding), take a ● Do not listen to music or watch videos trial shot and check the shot image to or TV (1Seg) while driving a car or make sure it is correctly shot.
Page 51 ■ Copyrights and rights of portrait 〈Backup content on the product〉 ● You are not allowed to copy, distribute, ● Please back up important content publish, modify or edit the data you recorded or downloaded to the product shot, recorded or downloaded using this to an outside source.
Page 52 ● Security code Available Security Codes a To do remote operation Example The product has various security codes that of voice mail and call of usage you can use. forwarding services from The available security codes are as follows. a landline phone Do not forget the various security codes that b To use Customer Service are set as they are necessary for various...
Page 53 ● PIN code Privacy protection function The function shown below is installed in To prevent unauthorized use of Example the product to protect the privacy of the the au Micro IC Card (LTE) by of usage saved data. third parties Initial Function Description...
Page 54 ■PUK code In case PIN code is locked, you can unlock it ■PIN code by entering PUK code. To prevent unauthorized use of the au • PUK code is an eight-digit number given Micro IC Card (LTE) by a third party, you at the time of purchase, which is printed can set the product to require PIN code on the back side of the plastic card on...
Page 55: Notes On Waterproof And Dustproof Properties
IPX5 equivalent means that the Notes on waterproof and product will maintain its operability as dustproof properties a phone even if it is sprayed with water from a 6.3 mm diameter nozzle at a This product has a waterproof property distance of about 3 meters for more equivalent to IPX5 and IPX7...
Page 56 IP5X equivalent means that the Important items to remember product will securely maintain its before use operability as a phone even after it has been placed in an apparatus with grit and dust of diameters of 75 µm or less a Make sure that the external connector and shaken for 8 hours.
Page 57 Then, rub your ﬁnger over the cover in the • Just a small particle (a hair, etc.) on direction of arrow ② to ensure that the the seals can cause water or dust to cover is not partially open. penetrate. ①...
Page 58 c Do not immerse the product in Tips for comfortable use seawater, a swimming pool or hot spring. • Once the product gets wet, water may d Do not immerse the product in any remain in gaps of the main unit. liquid (alcohol, etc.) other than water.
Page 59 ■ Notes on various usage scenes In the shower: You can make calls holding the product with wet hands while taking a In the rain: You can make calls holding the shower. product with wet hands in the rain without •...
Page 60 • Do not wash the product in a washing • If condensation occurs inside machine or ultrasound bath. the display, leave the product at • Do not splash the product with or room temperature for a while until immerse it in soap water, detergent condensation is cleared.
Page 61 ■ Common precautions In the kitchen: You can use the product in the kitchen and other places where water • External connector cover, earphone jack is used. cover and battery cover • Do not splash the product with or Make sure that the external connector immerse it in soap water, detergent cover and earphone jack cover are ﬁrmly water, seasonings, juices, etc.
Page 62 • If any liquid other than plain water gets In cold climates, water on the main unit on the product may turn to frost. Using the product with frost may cause a fault. Do not leave If any liquid other than plain water (e.g. the product without wiping off water.
Page 63 Forcibly closing the cover with the rubber • Charging seals caught may damage them resulting Never charge the battery if the main unit is in loss of waterproof and dustproof wet. The supplied and optional accessories properties. Just a small particle (a hair, are not waterproof nor dustproof.
Page 64 ■ Draining water after wetting the • Heat resistance product Do not use the product in places where As some parts of this product are not boiling water may splash on it, in watertight, if you use the product after it gets saunas or near hot air (e.g.
Page 65 ■ Precautions on charging The supplied and optional accessories are not waterproof nor dustproof. Be sure to check the following points before and after charging. • Never charge the battery if the main unit is wet. Doing so might cause electric c Cover with a shock or short circuit resulting in ﬁre or...
Page 66: Notes On Using Bluetooth ® / Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi ® ) Functions
We recommend using the desktop holder Notes on using Bluetooth ® to charge the battery to prevent water wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) functions ® or dust from entering from the external connector. • The Bluetooth function and wireless ® • Do not touch the speciﬁed charging LAN (Wi-Fi ) functions of this product ®...
Page 67: Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi
• Subjecting this product to magnetic • The communication speed and or electrical noise might increase connectable range vary depending on noise and prevent it from performing the distance between communication communications. (This product is devices, obstacles and the Bluetooth ®...
Page 68 b In the event that instances of radio 2.4 GHz frequency band precautions wave interference have occurred The frequencies used by the Bluetooth ® between this product and "other and/or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) function of ® wireless stations", immediately this product are in the 2.4 GHz band.
Page 69: Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi
• Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) has the advantage ® memo that it can be freely connected anywhere • Connections between this product within the radio wave range, as it uses and all other Bluetooth and wireless ® radio waves for exchanging information. LAN (Wi-Fi ) devices have not been ®...
Page 70: Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi
• Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) function: 2.4DS4/ ® • Since Bluetooth and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ® ® functions use the same frequency band, This product uses the 2.4 GHz band. using the both functions at the same may DS-SS and OFDM are used as the cause radio wave interference resulting modulation schemes.
Page 71: Notes On Packet Communication
5 GHz frequency band precautions Notes on packet Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) function of this communication charges ® product uses 5 GHz band. Using 5.2 GHz band and 5.3 GHz band outdoors is • Since constant Internet connection prohibited by the Radio Law. is possible with this product, packet The channels used on the product are as communications may be performed...
Page 72: Notes On Google Play/Au Market/Applications
• Insertion of a microSD memory card is Notes on Google Play/au necessary to use some applications. Market/applications • Some applications prohibit the product from entering sleep mode while they are • Be sure to check the security of the active, or rapidly drain the battery while application, then install it at your own running in the background.
Page 73: Getting Ready
Names and functions of parts Getting Ready...
Page 74 Earphone jack l Proximity sensor/VEGA Motion sensor Prevents touch panel misoperations b External connector during calls. Is also used to recognize the Used when connecting with common AC motions of VEGA Motion (operations). adapter 04 (sold separately), microUSB cable 01 (sold separately), 18-pin...
Page 75 q Battery cover How to pull out the 1Seg r Filming LED antenna s Mobile light t Out-Camera (Camera lens) Direct and pull out the 1Seg antenna as per the following illustration. u Infrared port Sends and receives data during infrared communication.
Page 76: Attaching/Removing The Battery Pack
Attaching/removing the Attaching the battery pack battery pack Put your ﬁngertip (nail etc.) into the groove of the main unit. Lift up Use only the battery pack for this product and attach it properly. the battery cover in the direction of arrow and remove it •...
Page 77 Insert the battery pack with the Press the eight tabs on the battery printed label facing up. Make cover sure that the connections of this product main unit and the battery pack are aligned with each other, and then insert the battery pack ﬁrmly Connections Getting Ready...
Page 78 Slide your ﬁngers down both sides memo of the battery cover in the direction • Make sure that the au Micro IC Card of the arrow to make sure that the (LTE) is properly attached before entire cover is not loose inserting the battery pack.
Page 79 Lift the section printed "PULL" on Removing the battery pack the lower part of the battery pack Be sure to turn the power off on the main and remove it unit before removing the battery pack. Put your ﬁnger tip (nail etc.) into the groove of the main unit.
Page 80: Attaching/Removing The Au Micro Ic Card (Lte)
Attaching/removing the au - Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au Micro IC Card (LTE) or the Micro IC Card (LTE) IC card contact inside this product main unit. au Micro IC Card (LTE) stores your personal - Insert the IC card in the correct information such as a phone number.
Page 81 Emergency calls to 110 (Police), When the au Micro IC Card (LTE) is 119 (Fire department or ambulance not inserted or a card other than the service) and 118 (Japan Coast au Micro IC Card (LTE) is inserted … Guard), and calls to 157 (Customer center) are not available.
Page 82 Insert the au Micro IC Card (LTE) Attaching the au Micro IC Card (LTE) with the IC (metal) side facing up Attach the au Micro IC Card (LTE) after Make sure that the direction of the notch turning off the power and removing the on the au Micro IC Card (LTE) is the battery pack.
Page 83 Slide the au Micro IC Card (LTE) Removing the au Micro IC Card (LTE) straight out in the direction shown Remove the au Micro IC Card (LTE) after as below turning off the power and removing the battery pack. Turn off the power on the main unit and remove the battery pack (▶P.77 "Removing the battery pack") Gently press the au Micro IC Card...
Page 84: Installing/Removing A Microsd Memory Card
Installing/removing a memo microSD memory card • Depending on applications, a microSD memory card is required when using the You can save data by installing a microSD application. memory card (including microSDHC memory • The ﬁle size for this product is up to 64 card, microSDXC memory card) in the GB when using microSDXC memory product main unit.
Page 85 • This product is compatible with the Precautions microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC • Do not remove the microSD memory memory cards. For information on card, remove the battery pack, or turn compatible microSD/microSDHC/ the power off on the main unit or device microSDXC memory cards, please during a reading, writing, playback, inquire with the respective microSD saving, or transferring/copying data.
Page 86 Conﬁrm the correct direction for Installing a microSD memory card inserting the microSD memory Turn off the power of the main unit card and slowly insert it until you and remove the battery pack hear a click (▶P.77 "Removing the battery pack") When the card is inserted, make sure you hear the click and it is locked.
Page 87 Removing the microSD memory memo card • Do not touch the connector part of the microSD memory card. Turn off the power of the main unit • Make sure that the top and bottom of and remove the battery pack the microSD memory card are oriented (▶P.77 "Removing the battery pack") correctly.
Page 88: Battery Cover
Slowly press the microSD memory Slowly pull out the microSD card inward until you hear a click memory card When you hear a click, place your ﬁnger Slowly pull it straight out. against the microSD memory card as Some microSD memory cards may not it comes out.
Page 89: Charging
Charging memo When you purchase your cell phone, the • Do not apply excess force to pull out the battery pack is not fully charged. Please microSD memory card. Doing so may charge the battery before use. cause malfunction or data loss. •...
Page 90 AC adapter • Operating the phone while connected Approx. 90 mins. with a speciﬁed charger (sold separately) Charge time DC adapter may cause repeated charge/discharge in Approx. 370 mins. short-cycles. The life of the battery pack becomes shorter when frequent charging When using the common AC adapter is done repeatedly.
Page 91 • When using a speciﬁed AC adapter (sold • The continuous call time and continuous separately) overseas, other than the standby time are average usage times common AC adapter 01 (sold separately), combining moving state and stationary use an appropriate conversion plug state when radio reception is normal.
Page 92 Charging with a speciﬁed AC adapter memo (sold separately) and desktop holder • If desktop clock is set, desktop clock screen will be displayed when inserting A speciﬁed AC adapter (sold separately) and this product into desktop holder. It will desktop holder are required.
Page 93 Insert the product into the desktop • If you begin charging the product holder when the power is off, the product will a Position in alignment with the automatically turn the power on and charging connector, b align the product the charging screen will appear.
Page 94 Connect the microUSB plug of Connect the power plug of the the common AC adapter 04 (sold common AC adapter 04 (sold separately) to the connector of the separately) to an AC 100 V power desktop holder outlet Conﬁrm the shape of the connector end The red charge light on the product will and insert it straight.
Page 95 Charging with a speciﬁed AC adapter memo (sold separately) connected directly • When charging with a common AC to the product adapter 01 (sold separately), a common AC adapter 02 (sold separately), or For information on speciﬁed AC adapters an AC adapter (sold separately) with (sold separately), refer to "Introduction of common speciﬁcations as the common related accessories"...
Page 96 Connect the microUSB plug of • When charging with the power off and the common AC adapter 04 (sold the charge is ﬁnished with a low battery separately) to the product level, a low charge level message may Open the external connector cover, be displayed.
Page 97 Connect the power plug of the Charging with a PC common AC adapter 04 (sold A separate microUSB cable (sold separately) to an AC 100 V power separately) is required. For information on outlet speciﬁed microUSB cables (sold separately), The red charge light on the product will refer to "Introduction of related accessories"...
Page 98: Turning The Power On/Off
The red charge light on the product will Turning the power on/off light up, and the battery level icon at the upper part of the display will indicate a Turning your phone on charging status. The charge light will turn off when the charge is complete.
Page 99: Unlock Screen
memo • When you turn the power on for the ﬁrst time after purchasing the product, the initial setting screen will appear. For information on initial settings, refer to the "Setting Guide" included in the package. 《Unlock screen》 Getting Ready...
Page 100 Turning your phone off Sleep mode When the product is not operated for a (Press and hold down) certain amount of time, the display will automatically turn off and switch to sleep [Power off] → [OK] mode. Also, it will switch to sleep mode when pressed while operating the phone.
Page 101: Basic Operations
Using the touch panel • Do not operate the touch panel with ﬁngernails. Doing so may result in split The display on the product is a touch panel nails or injury such as jammed ﬁngers. operated by touching it with your ﬁnger. •...
Page 102 ■Tap/Double tap ■Slide Tap: Gently touch the screen While your ﬁnger is gently and then immediately touching the screen, trace release your ﬁnger. Double to the desired direction to tap: Tap the same position move the screen to show a twice.
Page 103: Using The Home Screen
■Pinch Using the home screen Touch the screen with two The home screen allows you to conﬁrm the ﬁngers and widen (pinch-out) status of the product and current settings. or narrow (pinch-in) the ﬁngers' distance. ■Drag/Drag and drop Keep touching an item or icon and trace it to the desired direction to move it.
Page 104: Monitoring The Product's Status
a Status bar Monitoring the product's b Customize area status c Locator d Quick menu The status bar is located at the top of the screen on the product. Notiﬁcation icons : Back icon Back to the previous operation. such as a new mail or missed call are displayed on the left side of the status : Home icon bar.
Page 105 ■Notiﬁcation icon examples ■Status icon examples Icon Overview Icon Overview Missed call Time New e-mail message Battery level (Charging) New SMS message Strength of radio wave (Received ﬁeld) New PC mail message 3G/LTE data communication New Gmail message status Receiving a call CDMA 1X data communication status (White)
Page 106 Using the notiﬁcation/status panel The notiﬁcation/status panel allows you to check the details of a notiﬁcation icon or status icon, or launch the respective application. Also, tap "Quick settings" to easily switch the Manner mode or Wi-Fi on or off. ®...
Page 107 : Switch Bluetooth function ON/OFF. : Display Power saving settings screen. ® : Drag and drop each Quick settings icon : Display VEGA Motion settings screen. to change the display order. : Display brightness screen. Battery consumption is suppressed b Clear by darkening the display brightness, Tap to clear all notiﬁcations.
Page 108: Using The Launcher Menu
g Display settings menu screen Using the launcher menu Tap to display the settings menu screen. The launcher menu displays icons for the installed applications. Tap an icon to launch an application. 《Launcher menu screen》 Basic Operations...
Page 109 Home screen → [Apps] Icon name Overview The launcher menu will appear. Uta Pass Streaming music channel The launcher menu can display a service that enables you to maximum of 20 screens. Slide or ﬂick listen to varieties of preset the launcher menu screen to the right or channels and you can also left to switch the launcher menu screen.
Page 110 People Register contacts in the application. phonebook and use the VEGA Motion Display the usage and registered information. settings screen for VEGA E-mail Use an (ezweb.ne.jp) Motion. address to send and Cam Note Process or edit images receive mails. Compatible that you have taken.
Page 111 Icon name Overview Icon name Overview Exchange mails with LISMO Player Plays music or checks other cell phone users by information on the music sending the message to using the LISMO Player. their phone number. Moreover, try listening it and purchase the PC-mail Send and receive mails investigated music.
Page 112 Icon name Overview Icon name Overview au Cloud* The application to move YouTube Use YouTube. photos & movies of smart Play Movies Rent movies from Google Phone into au Cloud either & TV Play and view downloaded automatically or manually. movies or videos taken Automatic movement is with the camera (video...
Page 113 Icon name Overview Icon name Overview LISMO WAVE* Enjoy FM radio all over Local Quick search of facilities Japan and music clips. and stores nearby your current location. Net Media Share digital contents on the wireless network Barcode ICONIT - Barcode Reader using Digital Living Reader Evolving...
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Page 115 Icon name Overview Icon name Overview auスマートパ You can enjoy as many GREE This application allows ス(au Smart applications as you want MARKET you to browse games and Pass) from among over 500 other content provided by apps by \390 (including GREE.
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Page 117 Icon name Overview Icon name Overview au Wi-Fi接続 Connects to a Wi-Fi auお客さま You can check the ® ツール(au Wi- サポート (au network easily in an area subscription contents or Fi connection where au Wi-Fi SPOT is Customer monthly usage of your tool) available.
Page 118 Icon name Overview memo 安心アクセ This is a application which • The use of some applications and ス(Safety limit the access to the functions require communication charge. Access)* inappropriate application • The design of applications, etc. is subject and web page so that your to change without notice.
Page 119 ■Options menu What can be done on the launcher menu Tap [ ] on the launcher menu Tap an item below ■Switch the display Search by name. Search Tap the display option at the lower left corner of the launcher menu Send by Bluetooth or mail ®...
Page 120: Entering Text
■Hide an application Entering text Tap [ ] on the launcher menu Tap the character entry ﬁeld on the product to display a keyboard (software keyboard) Tap the application on the screen, and enter characters by The pop-up menu will be displayed. tapping the keys on the screen.
Page 121 e Software keyboard You can enter the characters assigned to each key. f Cursor key Moves the cursor to the right and left and changes the range of characters when converting characters. g Symbol/Emoticon key h Entry mode switch key Switches the character entry mode.
Page 122: Viewing The Settings Menu
Viewing the settings menu Settings for the WIRELESS & Wi-Fi wireless LAN NETWORKS Home screen → [ ] → [Settings] (Wi-Fi ) function. ® The settings menu Settings for Bluetooth screen is displayed. Bluetooth ® Settings for Switch to "Simple Data PANTECH Mode...
Page 123 Conﬁrm the Settings relating DEVICE Storage DEVICE Sound memory capacity to sound and vibration such as of internal memory manner mode, and microSD call ringtone, memory card. Also, mount or notiﬁcation unmount the ringtone, and vibration, etc. microSD memory card or USB Screen display Display device, and...
Page 124 Settings relating to Power and au Micro IC saving power. saver Card lock setting, Settings for VEGA VEGA and authentication Motion function. Motion information management, etc. Settings relating to PERSONAL Accounts Settings for the managing online &...
Page 125 Setting whether Function settings SYSTEM Dock SYSTEM Developer to display the for developer options desktop clock options. when the product Check the About is connected to the statuses of the phone desktop holder. cell phone such Set display format as battery level Date &...
Page 126: Using Au Disaster Countermeasure Application
Using au Disaster Using Disaster Message Board Countermeasure application Disaster Message Board is a service that enables you to register information of well- au災害対策(au Disaster Countermeasure) being from disaster areas via LTE NET in application enables you to use Disaster case of a large-scale disaster such as an Message Board, Early warning mail earthquake with a seismic intensity of over...
Page 127 Using Early warning mail memo • An e-mail address (XXX@ezweb.ne.jp) is The Early warning mail is a service that required to register information of well- distributes earthquake early warnings or tsunami warnings delivered from being. Set up e-mail address beforehand. the Meteorological Agency, or disaster/ •...
Page 128 When you receive a tsunami warning, draw 災害・避難情設定受信設定 away from the seacoast immediately and 報 (Disaster/ (Settings) (Reception evacuate to a safe place such as upland or a evacuation settings) well-built high building. information): Set whether to au災害対策 (au Disaster receive disaster/ Countermeasure) menu →...
Page 129 マナー時の鳴動災害・避難情設定通知設定設定受信音／報 (Disaster/ (Sound during バイブ (Settings) (Notiﬁcation (Settings) 確認 Manner mode): evacuation settings) (Conﬁrm Set whether to information): ringtone/ notify by Manner Conﬁrm vibrator) mode when performance Manner mode of ringtone is on. and vibrator 緊急地震速報...
Page 130 • Earthquake early warning may not arrive memo before the strong tremors in areas near • Reception of Early warning mail is the epicenter. notiﬁed by a special warning tone. The • Tsunami warning is a notiﬁcation warning tone cannot be changed. delivered from the Meteorological Agency •...
Page 131 • The Company is not liable for damages • Early warning mail may not be received suffered by customers resulting from when your cell phone is communicating the service's information, lack or delay such as while sending or receiving in the information caused by transmission an SMS or e-mail, or when using the or system breakdowns, or other events browser, or if you are in a place where...
Page 132 ■ Receiving voice (receive) Using Disaster Voice Delivery Reception of a voice message is notiﬁed Service on the pop-up screen or SMS. Receive (download) the voice message and play Disaster Voice Delivery Service is a service it to listen to it. that allows you to record your voice and •...
Page 133 • Voice message can be recorded for up to 30 seconds. • Voice message can be sent and received to or from au cell phones only (exchanging voice messages with cell phones of other telecommunications carriers is scheduled in spring 2013 or later).
Page 134: Appendix
■ Common AC Adapter 01 (0202PQA) Introduction of related (sold separately)* accessories Common AC Adapter 02 (0203PQA) (sold separately)* ■ Battery Pack (PTL21UAA) Common AC Adapter 03 (0301PQA) (sold separately) Common AC Adapter 03 Navy (0301PBA) (sold separately) Common AC Adapter 03 Green (0301PGA) (sold separately) Common AC Adapter 03 Pink (0301PPA) (sold separately)
Page 135 Common AC Adapter 04 AC Adapter CHA (0204PTA) (sold separately)* (0401PWA) (sold separately) AC Adapter REST (LS1P002A) (sold separately)* AC Adapter RANGERS (LS1P003A) (sold separately)* AC Adapter CHARGY (LS1P001A) (sold separately)* AC Adapter WORLD OF ALICE (LS1P004A) (sold separately)* AC Adapter KiiRoll (L01P005A) (sold separately)* AC Adapter JUPITRIS (White) (L02P001W) (sold separately)
Page 136 ■ Common DC adapter 03 (0301PEA) • Please note that the illustration and shape may vary depending on the AC (sold separately) adapter you use. • AC Adapters MIDORI, AO, SHIRO, MOMO, CHA, REST, RANGERS, CHARGY, WORLD OF ALICE and KiiRoll have the same speciﬁcations with the Common AC Adapter 02.
Page 137 ■ Portable Charger 02 (0301PFA) * When using with this product, connecting with an 18-pin microUSB conversion (sold separately) adapter 01 (sold separately) is required. memo • For the latest information about available accessories, check au website (http:// www.au.kddi.com/) or contact Customer Service Center.
Page 138: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, check the following. Symptom Check item Page Cannot turn on power Is the battery pack charged? uP.87 when pressing Is the battery pack attached properly? uP.74 ― Is the connector on the battery pack soiled? uP.96 Did you press and hold for at least 1 second? Power shuts off by itself...
Page 139 Symptom Check item Page ― Cannot make calls After dialing the telephone number, did you tap ― Did you set the correct setting in "Area Settings"? Is "Airplane mode" set? uP.120 Cannot receive calls Is reception good enough? uP.103 Are you out of service area? uP.103 Is the power on? uP.96...
Page 140 Symptom Check item Page Cannot connect to Wi-Fi Are you receiving signals from the access point? ® uP.103 ― Did you set the Wi-Fi settings? ® Cannot hear the ringtone Is the volume set to 0? uP.121 Is the manner mode on? uP.121 Cannot charge the battery Is the charging equipment correctly connected?
Page 141 Symptom Check item Page A message to ask you to The battery is almost dead. uP.87 charge your phone, etc. appears and a warning tone sounds Battery usage time is Is the battery pack at the end of its life? uP.28 short Do you often use the product in places with poor...
Page 142 Symptom Check item Page When making a call, there Are you in an out of service area or in a place with uP.103 is a short buzzing sound poor signal reception? from the earpiece and the Phone lines may be congested or the other party's ー...
Page 143: Updating Software
b An update may not be possible if Updating software the internal storage is encrypted. The internal storage is used ■Notes on software update when the update data exceeds • Enable "Check for Updates" (default 300 MB. In such case, a message setting) to automatically conﬁrm every 25 indicating memory shortage will hours when using Wi-Fi...
Page 144 • Make sure to charge your phone before Do not conduct the following while software software update. If battery level is low or is being updated becomes insufﬁcient during the update, • Do not remove the battery pack during software update may fail. software update.
Page 145: After-Sales Service
■Performing "Software Update" After-sales service Home screen → [ ] → [Settings] ■When asking for repairs → [About phone] For repairs, contact a Secure cell phone → [Software Update] support center. [Start Update] Repairs will be done based During the The update data will be conﬁrmed, and on the terms of services of warranty...
Page 146: Warranty Card
■Performance parts for repair memo The Company retains performance parts for repair of the VEGA (PTL21) main unit and its • Before handing in the product for repairs, make a backup of the contents of the peripherals for six years after discontinuation of production.
Page 147 • When an au cell phone is handed over memo to you or someone else, the Secure cell • You can apply for membership only phone support plus membership is also at the time you purchase your au cell handed over to the successor of the phone.
Page 148 ■After-sales service If you are unsure about anything regarding after-sales service, contact the following service contact. Customer Service Center (for service canceling procedure or operation in case of loss or theft) From a land-line phone, 0077-7-113 (toll free) From an au cell phone, 113 without area code (toll free) Secure cell phone support center (for loss, theft, damage)
Page 149 ■au after-sales service information Secure cell phone support plus Service details Member Non-member Replacement Spontaneous 1st year Free of charge Not covered cell phone failure 2nd year Customer charge delivery service 1st time: 5,250 yen or later 2nd time: 8,400 yen Partial damage, water soak, irreparable damage, theft or loss...
Page 150 Holding over and repair memo • Repairs due to water soak and Replacement cell phone delivery irreparable damage are not covered by service this service. • When you have trouble with your au • Damages and malfunctions intentionally cell phone, replacement cell phone caused by the customer as well as those (same model, same color, including new due to modiﬁcations (e.g.
Page 151: Main Speciﬁcations
Main speciﬁcations Approx. 4.3 inches, Max. Approx. 16.77 million colors, TFT, Display Capacitive touch panel 1280×720 dots (HD) Weight Approx. 134 g (with battery pack attached) Approx. 65 mm×129 mm×10.8 mm Size (W×H×D) (11.0 mm at thickest point) Main unit internal memory ROM 16 GB, RAM 1 GB User memory Approx.
Page 152 Approx. 400 hours (when using 3G) Japan Approx. 380 hours (when using LTE) Continuous Overseas Approx. 550 hours standby (GSM) time Approx. 510 hours: U.S. Mainland, China Mainland Overseas (CDMA) Approx. 670 hours: Hawaii Approx. 400 mins. (WAN 3G) Continuous tethering time Approx.
Page 153 • Out-camera: Camera CMOS image sensor, approx. 8.0 million pixels (recording pixels 3264×2448), still image size (3264×2448, 3200×1920, 2560×1920, 2000×1200, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 800×480, 640×480), recording size (1280×720, 800×480, 640×480, 320×240) Digital zoom method, 10 cm close-up, software processing • In-camera: CMOS image sensor, approx.
Page 154 memo • The continuous talk time and continuous standby time may drop to less than half depending on the battery charging status, usage environment such as temperature, reception condition at the location where the product is used, and the function settings. Appendix...
Page 155: Speciﬁc Absorption Rate (Sar) Of Cell Phones
(SAR) of cell phones amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the human head. The SAR limit for mobile This model VEGA (PTL21) mobile phone phones is 2.0 W/kg. The highest SAR value complies with Japanese technical regulations for this mobile phone when tested for use at and international guidelines regarding the ear is 0.464 W/kg.
Page 156 ○Ministry of Internal Affairs and In case you are not using the au Carrying Case F Black (0105FCA) (sold separately), Communications website: use a product that contains no metal parts, http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/sys/ele/ and one that can hold the mobile phone at index.htm ○Association of Radio Industries and least 1.5 cm away from your body.
Page 157: Safety Information
and Communication Technology Safety Information Group of the Advisory Committee on Information and Communications. (As CE Declaration of Conformity of October 2011) In some countries/regions, there are restrictions on the use of Wi-Fi . If you intend ® to use Wi-Fi on the handset abroad, check ®...
Page 158: Fcc Notice
■Sound pressure- CAUTION FCC Notice Excessive sound pressure from earphones can cause hearing loss. ■SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FIXED WIRELESS TERMINALS ■AC Adapter POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE The mains plug is used as the disconnect ATMOSPHERES device which shall remain readily operable. Turn OFF your mobile phone when in Any AC Adapter used with this handset must any area with a potentially explosive be suitably approved with a 5Vdc SELV...
Page 159 systems in motor vehicles such as car contain metallic components in its assembly. stereo, safety equipment etc. The use of accessories that do not satisfy EXPOSURE TO RF ENERGY these requirements may not comply with Use only the supplied or an approved FCC RF exposure requirements, and should replacement antenna.
Page 160 by independent scientiﬁc organizations for sale to the public, it must be tested and through periodic and thorough evaluation certiﬁed to the FCC that it does not exceed of scientiﬁc studies. The standards include the limit established by the government a substantial safety margin designed to adopted requirement for safe exposure.
Page 161 and can be found under the Display Grant U.S.FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY searching on FCC ID: JYCCDMAPTL21. INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Additional information on Speciﬁc Absorption ■INFORMATION TO THE USER Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Asso-ciation Note: This equipment has been tested and (CTIA) web-site at http://www.wow-com.
Page 162 Reorient or relocate the receiving FCC Compliance Information antenna. Increase the separation between the This device complies with part 15 of FCC equipment and receiver. Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet Operation is subject to the following two of a circuit different from that to which conditions: the receiver is connected.
Page 163: Export Administration Regulations
Intellectual property rights Export Administration Regulations Trademarks This product and its accessories may be The company names and product names subject to the Japan Export Administration appearing in this manual are trademarks Regulations ("Foreign Exchange and or registered trademarks of their respective Foreign Trade Law"...
Page 164 • The microSD logo, microSDHC logo subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is and microSDXC logo are trademarks of an ofﬁcial DivX Certiﬁed device that ® SD-3C and LLC. plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert •...
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Page 166 #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other • FeliCa is a contactless IC card technology granted or applied patents. developed by Sony Corporation. FeliCa is a registered trademark of Sony Part of services are provided by Open Corporation. Globe, Inc. for US patent (#6,304,523) under license.
Page 167 • Skype, associated trademarks and logos • MHL and MHL logo are trademarks or and the "S" symbol are trademarks of registered trademarks of MHL, LLC. Skype Limited. • This product contains NetFront Browser • "Jibe" is a trademark of Jibe Mobile K.K. of ACCESS CO., LTD.
Page 168 • All other company names and product When using for promotion, in-house use, names are registered trademarks or proﬁt use, and other intended uses, contact trademarks of respective companies. MPEG LA. LLC. • This product is licensed under the AVC ■More patent portfolio license for the personal The software installed on this product or...
Page 169: User License
• This product is licensed under the VC-1 User license Patent Portfolio License for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer About Open Source Software to (i) encode video in compliance with the VC-1 standard (henceforth referred This product includes the following open to as VC-1 video) and/or (ii) decode source software based on Android software VC-1 video that was encoded by a...
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Page 174 Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing the PTL21. Regarding "PTL21 Basic Manual", please note that the following items have been modiﬁed. Modiﬁed part: P.161 the logos of the trademarks or the registered trademarks right row of the third line [Before modifying]...
Page 175 Modiﬁed part: P.165 6th item [Before modifying] • HDMI, the HDMI logo, and the term "High Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. [After modifying] Relevant part deleted...
Page 176 For inquiries, call: Customer Service Center For general information and charges (toll free) From ﬁxed-line phones: From au cell phones: 0077-7-111 area code not required For loss or theft and operation information (toll free) From ﬁxed-line phones: From au cell phones: 0077-7-113 area code not required In case above numbers are not available, call toll-free:...

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