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• Steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of descriptions in this guide. If you find inaccurate or missing The SoftBank 706N handset is compatible with the 3G and GSM information, please contact Customer Service (zp.19- network systems.
The handset supports microSD memory card (not included). Purchase microSD memory card(s) to use memory card functions. *1 Complimentary sample not available for purchase. *2 Upgrades or updates of included utility software may become available on the SoftBank Website (www.softbank.jp) without prior notification. Please check for the newest versions of utility applications and download as required.
Guide to This Manual Intellectual Property Right In this manual, "handset" refers to SoftBank 706N. • Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the Procedures following United States Patents and/or their counterparts in other Procedures are described using simplified notations in this manual. For nations: understanding the notations, see "Keys &...
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In the frequency bandwidth of the Bluetooth ® function of this equipment, industrial device, scientific device, medical device like microwave ovens, licensed premises radio station and non-licensed specified low-power radio station for mobile object identification system (RF-ID) that is used in product line of factories, and amateur radio station (referred to as Other Radio Stations hereinafter) are used.
The action is compulsory. The power cord must be unplugged. SoftBank shall not be liable for any damages incurred by you or a third party as a result of improper use of this product, failure during use, memory loss or any...
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Danger Handset, Battery & Charging Device Battery Use only approved battery and charging device To prevent battery leakage, overheating, bursting or ignition, do not: p.i). Using unauthorized devices may cause the battery • Use excessive pressure to force the battery into place. to leak, overheat, burst or ignite.
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Warning Handset, Battery & Charging Device If you notice something unusual such as an abnormal sound, smoke or smell, remove the handset, battery Do not subject the battery or charging device to and charging device from their power supplies as strong impacts.
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Turn off the handset near electronic devices. The Do not put the handset on the dashboard, etc. as handset may affect the operation of those devices, such as doing so may cause problems in the event of air bag hearing aids, implanted cardiac pacemakers or defibrillators, inflation.
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Charging Device Use only approved fuse to replace the fuse of the In- Car Charger. Using it with unauthorized fuses may cause Use the specified socket and voltage. Using the fire or equipment failure. charging device with a non-specified socket or voltage may cause fire or equipment failure.
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If fluids such as water seep into the charging device, If you use an implanted cardiac pacemaker or immediately unplug them from the electrical socket implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, keep the or cigarette lighter socket. Do not attempt to repair handset at least 22 cm away. Radio waves may affect the the device yourself.
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Caution Handset, Battery & Charging Device Keep the handset, battery and charging device away from infants. They may mistakenly swallow these devices or Do not keep the handset, battery and charging sustain injury in other ways. device in a dusty, humid or hot place. Doing so may cause equipment failure.
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Materials and surface finishes Part Material Surface finish Outer Case Key side, Display side PC resin + Stainless Acrylic UV cured coating External Display side, Battery side, Battery Cover PC resin Acrylic UV cured coating Macro Switch PC resin ー Display screen (include Internal Camera lens) PC resin Acrylic UV cured coating...
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Battery Do not dispose of batteries as municipal waste. Doing so may cause fire or environmental destruction. Insulate the terminals with tape and bring them to a SoftBank Shop or dispose of them separately beforehand according to local regulations. Charging Device Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
● Do not disturb others when using the handset in public places. display. ● If receiving a call while walking, move to a safe place before ●Slip your hand through the strap to hold the 706N handset. answering. Failure to do so may cause malfunction.
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● If you use the handset in a car, in rare cases it may affect ● Clean terminals with a dry cloth or cotton swab occasionally. electronic equipment in the car, depending on the type of car. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact and the handset may Confirm with your car dealer whether sufficient magnetic turn off.
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(i.e. six months or so). Doing so may The Silver and Raspberry colored models employ a half mirror alter or erase the setting or data you saved. SoftBank is not finish. Visibility of External Display may be poor in bright liable for any damages incurred by loss or alteration of data in locations such as outdoors or under fluorescent light.
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The standards include a The highest SAR value for 706N is 0.870 W/kg. This value is substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all obtained in accordance with the MPHPT testing procedure with persons, regardless of age and health.
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at the ear is 0.75 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described FCC Regulations in this user guide, is 1.01 W/kg. This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Body-worn Operation; This device was tested for typical body- Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This worn operations with the back of the handset kept 1.5 cm from device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device...
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SAR value for this device when tested at the ear was 1.044 W/kg*. As mobile devices offer a range of The product “706N” is declared to conform with the essential functions, they can be used in other positions, such as on the requirements of European Union Directive 1999/5/ EC Radio body as described in this user guide**.
Main Features Desktop Answer Phone (zp.7-5) (zp.13-12) Set frequently used functions or phone Save up to five entries on the handset. USIM Card Weather Indicator numbers as desktop indicator for easy (zp.1-4) (zp.9-16) access. Contains information such as your Automatically displays weather in the Camera Video Calls phone number.
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Music Player Personal Dictionary Call Forwarding Service Call Waiting Service (zp.9-2) (zp.3-11) (zp.15-3) (zp.15-7) Listen to your favorite music For easy access to frequently used Forwards an incoming call to another Answer a call during another call. downloaded from websites or CDs. Japanese words, register a reading, phone number.
• Do not apply excessive force when removing or inserting the USIM change without prior notice. Card (Excessive force may cause malfunction. Carefully handle the card to avoid injury). • SoftBank shall not be liable for any malfunction caused by inserting the USIM Card into a third party IC card reader.
Backup USIM Card data. A Slide the latch (as shown) SoftBank shall not be liable for any loss or alteration of data. • If you have lost the USIM Card or the handset with the USIM Card inserted or if they have been stolen, immediately contact Customer Service ( p.19-43) to prevent your handset and USIM Card from...
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C Gently push USIM Card into place and slide the B Slide USIM Card in the direction of the arrow latch (as shown) to secure the card Note • Forcing the USIM Card into/from holster may damage the card. Removing the USIM Card •...
PIN2 lock, PUK codes are required. PIN1 • To obtain a PUK code, contact Customer Service (zp.19-43). PIN1 is a four to eight digit code to prevent unauthorized use of SoftBank handsets by others. Note • PIN1 is 9999 by default.
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aEarpiece kMulti Selector Scroll through menus or Phone Book entries, move cursor or adjust the volume. bDisplay a Left/Received Calls Key cMenu/Task Menu Key Move cursor left or access Received Calls. Open Main Menu or Task Menu. b Up/Shortcut Key dClear/Back Key Move cursor up or select a desktop Return to the previous window or delete characters.
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When using Center Key to select an item or option, the following notation is used. • c: Press Center Key Note Internal Antenna • 706N has no external antenna. Handset transmits/receives signals via Internal Antenna. • Do not cover or place stickers, etc. over the area containing Internal Antenna.
Packet transmission (receiving) ■ Display Indicators Packet transmission disconnected Unread message (zp.16-23) abcdefgh Inbox is full USIM memory for SMS is full Voice Mail message stored at Voice Mail Service Center (zp.15-5) USB cable connected Bluetooth connection is ready (zp.11-3) Bluetooth connection in progress USB cable connected and Bluetooth connection is ready USB cable connected and Bluetooth connection in progress...
One task activated ■ External Display Indicators Two tasks activated Three tasks activated a b c d e f g Music player running Music player running and one task activated Music player running and more than two tasks activated Battery level (zp.1-15) etc. Weather Indicator ∼...
Battery & Charger USB cable connected Bluetooth connection is ready Bluetooth connection in progress USB cable connected and Bluetooth connection is ready ■ Notes on Using Battery & Charger USB cable connected and Bluetooth connection in progress Software Update in progress •...
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SoftBank Shop. Dispose of batteries separately beforehand according to local regulations.
Battery Level Check the battery level indicated on the display or external display to know when to charge or replace the battery. The battery level indicator varies as shown: Phone is shutting down appears around this point, prompting you to charge or replace the Display External Display battery.
Battery Life ■ Inserting/Removing the Battery The operating environment of the handset, type of performed operation Inserting the Battery or settings affects the battery life. A Press and slide battery cover • The battery may drain quickly if: The handset is used or left in an extremely low or high temperature •...
C Align contacts and slide in battery to fit under Note handset corners, as pictured • Do not apply excessive force on the battery when installing it. Doing so may damage the battery contacts of the handset. Handset corners • Check that the battery cover is closed securely before using the handset.
B Lift and remove cover in the direction of the arrow ■ Charging the Battery A Open Connector cover and push the charger plug into Connector Connector Charger plug Connector C Lift cover (▲ mark and slide out face down) B Insert plug into a 100 V AC socket Lamp illuminates red while charging and goes off when...
C Remove the charger plug from the handset and ■ Charging with the In-Car Charger unplug the power cord from the socket A Connect In-Car Charger with Charger Adapter Charger Adapter B Open Connector cover and push the charger plug into Connector Connector Connector...
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C Connect the power plug into a cigarette lighter E Remove the charger plug from the handset and socket disconnect the power plug from the cigarette lighter socket Cigarette lighter socket Power plug In-Car Charger D Start the car engine to check if the lamp illuminates in red The lamp goes off when charging...
Note • Do not charge in a car under direct sunlight in high temperature. • If you have set the PIN1 The PIN1 is required each time you turn the handset on (zp.12-2). • The In-Car Charger is only for cars with negative grounding (DC 12/ 24 V).
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a Press c and select B Set the current date and time (Settings) → Phone Settings → Date & Time → Format To move the cursor b Set the formats Use a • To hide the clock C Press M (OK) Select Off from Clock Display.
Changing the Language Mode [Default] ■日本語 (Japanese) ■ Changing the Display Language to English Dual Time Home and Dual Times A Press c and select (設定 (Settings)) → 一般 設定 (Phone Settings) → Language B Select English ■ Retrieving Network Information C Press M (OK) Retrieve NW Info window appears after setting date and time.
Keys & Menus ! Notation The following notation is used for Softkey operations: ■ Softkeys Press M (OPTIONS) Each Softkey corresponds to a function/action indicated at the bottom of Indicates the task or item Display (Softkey area). Press the corresponding Softkey to select/execute Press this Softkey to select the corresponding the item/task.
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Main Menu item Function Phone Book Access Phone Book to search entries or customize settings. Settings Open the Settings menu to customize your handset. Accessing Sub Menus Use a to select an item and press c. Menu items with an "+" appearing to the right indicate sub menus are available.
■ Selecting Multiple Items • To close a menu Press p to close a menu and return to Standby. If more than one task is Use the following procedure to select multiple items when copying or deleting mail messages, etc. running, another task becomes active.
Adding Items A Highlight an item to add to My Menu in a menu window B Press M (SHORTCUT) and select Add To My Menu M(OPTIONS) a(Select Delete) Press c • To create a desktop shortcut in Standby Press M (SHORTCUT) and select Add To Desktop. ■...
Multitasking ■ Switching Tasks A Press m for 1+ seconds to open the Task Menu Activate one task per Task Group to run up to four tasks simultaneously. B Select another task Task Group Function Music Player Music player Launcher Playlists on Music player ■...
• Do not forget Security Code, Center Access Code and Network Password. Also, keep these codes and password secret. SoftBank shall • When Security Code is entered, asterisks appear. not be liable for any damages caused by misuse of the codes and •...
Making a Call ! Making an international call Calls can be made from Japan to overseas. A Enter a phone number and press n A separate subscription is required to make an international call. For more information, contact Customer Service (zp.19-43). Always enter the entire phone number and include the area code for landlines.
! Options for phone numbers Dialing from Call Logs Press M (OPTIONS), and select from the following options: Option Option ■ Dialed Calls Create Phone Book Save the entered number to the Phone Book (zp.4-3). A Press n or r Send Message Launch the Mail.
• If a number has been dialed more than once Only the latest dialed record is logged. To log all dialed records, press c and Select select (Phone Book) → Call Log → Dupli.Records and select ON. • If the phone number is stored in the Phone Book The name appears on the list.
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Option Description Option Description Received Calls Display received calls. ClearAllLogs Delete all the logs in the handset. Missed Calls Display missed calls. Use Number Paste the phone number in Standby. Simply press n to make a call. ClearAllLogs Delete all logs. ! Other useful ways to make a call Auto Delete Set whether to delete logs when turning the handset...
■ Checking Missed Calls or New Messages • To check missed calls, follow either of the two procedures below: If there are missed calls or new messages, an indicator appears in ・ Press l for 1+ seconds. ・ Press c and select Standby.
Note • Press p while the call is put on hold to end the current call. • It may take a long period of time to sort using the Music Player/Mail sorting function. It is not possible to answer a call during the sorting. •...
Rejecting an Incoming Call • Press n or y (ANSWER) while playing the answering message While the phone is ringing, press p, or press M (OPTIONS) and or recording a message to answer a call. In this case, the call record is select Reject.
Engaged Call Operations ■ Putting a Call on Hold A Press y (HOLD) during a call ■ Earpiece Volume B Press y (RETRIEVE) to return to the call [Default] ■Level 4 A Press side key </> or u/d for 1+ seconds •...
■ Handsfree ■ Displaying Call Time & Costs Switch to Handsfree mode so that you can hear the other party through Displaying Call Time the speaker. Display voice call time and video call time on the window during and after A Press M (OPTIONS) during a call, and select a call.
■ Checking Total/Previous Call Time & Cost ! Guide to the call time and cost Call Duration shows the total call time and cost from the previous reset to the Check total call time and costs or the previous (last) call time and cost. latest.
Note • If the total call costs exceeds the limit to be set while talking • The previous call time or cost can also be reset by ResetCallDura. overseas, the call may terminate automatically. Checking Owner Information Cancel Setting A Press c and select (Settings) →...
Operations to save/edit information are the same as the ones to store • For details on Global Roaming, see Global Roaming Guide on the in the Phone Book (zp.4-3). SoftBank Website (www.softbank.jp) or contact Customer Service (zp.19-43). ! To delete the saved information •...
• To use Prefix the frequently-used country codes/prefix (zp.14-5). aEnter the phone number • Placing calls to SoftBank 3G subscribed in Japan within the country bPress M (OPTIONS) and select Prefix you are in cSelect the country code or prefix to use, confirm the phone number and Regardless of the country the recipient is in, follow the steps under "Calls to...
Setting the Priority of Preferred Mobile ■ Setting Preferred Provider Phone Providers Preset a preferred mobile phone provider before automatically selecting a Set the priority if more than two providers are registered. mobile phone provider. A Press c and select (Settings) →...
Minding Mobile Manners Replacing Registered Provider with Another Provider Be mindful of others when using the handset. A Press c and select (Settings) → • Turn the handset off in a theater, gallery, etc. Connectivity → Network Setup → Pref.Networks •...
Setting/Canceling Manner Mode • Calendar, Alarm, Tasks (zp.8-4) Set to turn off the alarm sound. Use Manner Mode settings in public areas or quiet places to avoid Regardless of the settings, the shutter and auto-timer of Camera sound at a given volume.
Making an Emergency Call Note • Emergency calls in foreign countries Operations may vary depending on wireless network/signal or handset settings. ■ Dialing Restrictions & Emergency Calls Emergency calls may not be available in all countries or areas. Please also note, emergency numbers vary depending on country.
Entering Characters Operation Guidance Use j to convert characters. Chinese characters (Kanji), Hiragana, Katakana (single-byte/double-byte), Fix Mode/ Fix Mode is available in Mode3(T9). alphanumeric characters (single-byte/double-byte), symbols (single-byte/ Fix End double-byte), pictographs and emoticons can be entered. Some entry Press n to toggle upper/lower cases. modes may be unavailable on some windows.
Text Entry Indicators ■ Text Entry Modes Indicates the case mode. Changing Entry Modes * The number of remaining bytes or characters that can be entered appears on the Press y (CHARS.) to cycle through entry modes. right side of Text Entry Indicators. One single-byte alphanumeric character uses one byte, one double-byte character or single-byte katakana uses three bytes, and one line feed uses two bytes.
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Switching between Single-byte & Double- byte In Katakana, Alphanumeric or Number mode, single-byte and double- byte entry is available. A Press M (OPTIONS) and select Editing Options B Select Full (double-byte) or Half (single-byte) Switching between Upper & Lower Cases The lowercase entry mode is useful when you enter a lowercase string such as abc.
C To select one of the candidates, press d to move Entering Characters in Mode1 the cursor over to the Operation Guidance This section explains how to enter characters in Mode1 (Kana). When no candidate appears Perform Step 6 to 8 ■...
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F Press y (CHG) to convert Hiragana to Kanji • To return to the previous character assigned to the same key Press side key <. The Kanji candidates for the • When the target Kanji cannot be found segment appear highlighted Attempt another reading.
• Sentense prediction ■ Entering Single-byte/Double-byte The predicted segments to follow the entered Hiragana appear as the Alphanumeric Characters or Date/Time in candidate. Kanji/Hiragana Entry Mode Fixed character Example of prediction by default かも しれない 。 ね しんない It is possible to enter the date and time in double-byte Kana entry mode ? しれん ・・・ しれませ...
C Press M (ABC123) to display the candidate D Enter Katakana リ: 9 twice ー : 0 four times ダ: 4 once, # once ー : 0 four times D Select the time • Text is also entered by selecting the candidates by Entering Kanji/ ■...
D Enter alphanumerics ■ Entering Numbers J: 5 once Example: Entering 11:30 Select M(OPTIONS)→Editing Options→ A Press y (CHARS.) to switch to Number entry Lower o: 6 three times h: 4 twice mode n: 6 twice B Enter numbers 11: 1 twice “:”...
• In Number entry mode • To use the option Pressing * does not display Pictographs/Symbols. Press M (OPTIONS) and select Insert Object → Face Mark while entering text. • To use the option Press M (OPTIONS) and select Insert Object → Pictographs/Symbols. •...
B Highlight a word to edit/delete, and perform the Registering a New Word following Up to 100 words can be registered (one word can contain up to 10 To edit the selected word single-byte/double-byte characters). Press y (EDIT) and edit the word or reading if necessary A Press c and select (Organiser &...
Changing Input Mode Select Reading Search C Select an entry to quote Select Input Mode from the following three. To switch the modes, press D Select the item to quote and press M (OK) M (OPTIONS) and select Settings → Input Mode, or press y (CHARS.) for 1+ seconds.
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A Press y (CHARS.) to switch to Kanji/Hiragana entry mode B Press a key to which a character is assigned Press 3 (さ column), 3 (さ column), # (Dakuten) and 2 (か column) In T9 Katakana entry mode The candidates appear aUse s to move the cursor on to the area where the When the prediction function is set to reading appears and select the reading...
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D Press a key of the displayed number for a character Editing a Reading Candidate to enter Example: Changing ろーれんと to らんらんと If it is unnecessary to edit a character under the cursor A Press y (CHARS.) to switch to Kanji/Hiragana Use s to move the cursor entry mode To end editing the reading...
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B Press a key to which a character is assigned Key Assignments in T9 Mode Katakana Kanji/Hiragana (Single-byte/Double-byte) あいうえおぁぃぅぇぉ 1 アイウエオァィゥェォ 1 かきくけこ2 カキクケコ2 Press 6 (は column), and は column さしすせそ3 サシスセソ3 characters appear たちつてとっ 4 タチツテトッ 4 なにぬねの5 ナニヌネノ5 C Press a key of the displayed number for a character はひふへほ6...
Key Assignments in 2-touch Mode ■ Entering Characters in 2-touch • Double-byte mode Enter a two-digit number to enter a character corresponding to the Second digit number. Entering Characters あ い う え お ぁ ぃ ぅ ぇ ぉ Example: Entering はる か...
Editing Characters • Single-byte mode Second digit ■ Editing Characters ア イ ウ エ オ ァ ィ ゥ ェ ォ Inserting a Character ケ コ カ キ ク A Use a in Insert mode to move the cursor over a サ...
BSP mode ■ Deleting Characters To delete the character before the cursor (on the left of Specify a character to delete. Operations vary depending on the Editing the cursor) Press C Options (DEL/BSP). To delete all the characters before the cursor Setting Key Operations Press C for 1+ seconds A Press M (OPTIONS) and select Editing Options...
Pasting Text Paste copied/cut text. A Use a to move the cursor to the location B Press M (OPTIONS) and select Paste • In Insert mode The text is pasted into the cursor location. • In Overwrite mode The text overwrites old text from the cursor location. ■...
Card. The maximum number of entries to USIM Phone Book varies by the a Voice Call/Video Call USIM Card type. Access USIM Phone Book entries from other USIM Card- Zip Code Up to seven digits ー compatible SoftBank handsets. Address Up to 186 single-byte (62 ー Entry items: double-byte) characters...
If priority is not set for the search method A display to select a search method for Phone Book appears. • Difference of handset Phone Book and USIM Card Phone Book Select a search method to set priority, press M (PRIORITY) Name, reading, phone number, phone number category (for only the second and perform Step 1 again.
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To add Zip Code and Address • Saving location other than the handset and USIM Card Press c and select (Phone Book) → Create New and set the saving Select Zip Code and Address location to save the entry to another folder. To add Memo Rejected: Register up to 100 phone numbers to reject.
• To switch Phone Book to search ■ Saving a Number from Call Logs Press M (OPTIONS) and select the Phone Book from the Phone Book list in Reading Search. A Select a phone number from Dialed Calls or • Only phone number and mail address are allowed to additionally Received Calls, press M (OPTIONS) and select store information.
C Select a group, edit information and press Setting Description M (EDIT) Video Call Ringtone Set a ringtone, etc. for incoming Settings video calls from entries in the Vibration D Select and enter each item group. Illumination colour E Press M (OK) Illumination pattern Message Ringtone...
When priority is set for Groups aSelect a group • The number icon of the search method with priority set appears in bUse j to select an entry yellow. • When priority is not set • To cancel the priority, select the search method with priority set and A Press d in Standby press M (CANCEL) From the Main Menu...
To search by Groups aSelect Groups and select a group • To make a voice call from the list bUse j to select an entry Highlight an entry on the list and press n. If two or more phone numbers are stored in the entry, a call is made to the phone number set as default.
D Select the destination * When no item is specified, the first item on a list is preferentially displayed. The mail address appears if the phone number is not saved, or the URL appears when the phone number and the mail address are not saved. If mail address is set for Set As Default, the mail address is preferentially displayed even when the phone number is saved.
D Select Other Settings Editing Entries To make the settings for incoming Set Set Individual Alerts to On and set Voice Call/Video ■ Editing Entries Call/Message Settings. To Reset To Default Edit the contents of entries. To search for an entry and display the details, Select Reset To Default see Using Phone Book (zp.4-6).
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To delete an entry Select Delete One and press M (YES) To delete two or more entries aSelect Select Phone Book bHighlight entries to delete Two or more entries may be highlighted at a time (zp.1-26). cPress M (OPTIONS), select Delete and press M (YES) To delete all entries Select Delete All, press M (YES) •...
Before Using Video Calls Making a Video Call Use video call-compatible SoftBank handsets and talk while viewing each A phone number stored or logged in Phone Book, Dialed Calls or other's image. Received Calls can be used to make a video call. After the call starts, each other's image appears in the window.
Answering a Video Call Operations During a Video Call A Press y (ANSWER), when a video call arrives The following functions are available during a call. Adjusting earpiece volume* B Press p to end the call Press u for 1+ seconds or side key < to turn up, or d for 1+ seconds or side key >...
Video Call Settings • Display Backlight stays on during video call. • To set other features ■ Setting Image Quality Press M (OPTIONS) and select the following: Faster Movement is effective if objects are moving fast. Option Description Contrast Settings Select Much Brighter, Brighter, [Default] ■Standard...
■ Setting Outgoing Image ■ Setting What to Do If a Video Call Is Not Connected Select Use Live Video to show a live image of yourself, or Camera Off to show an alternative image. Use this feature to automatically redial as a voice call when video call cannot be connected.
■ Setting Screen Mode During a Video Call ■ Setting Night Mode Set the screen mode during a video call. Display only the other party's Make the image clear at night or in a dark place. image or enlarge it. [Default] ■Off [Default]...
Before Using the Camera External Internal camera lens camera lens Capture images or videos using the handset camera. Images are saved in JPEG format and videos in MPEG4 format. • The handset incorporates 2 megapixel CMOS camera on the rear side, and CIF CMOS camera (approximately 100,000 pixels) on the front side.
aCamera mode ■ Display : Take Picture : Take Video bZoom status bar Minimum and maximum zoom levels are indicated. cExposure adjust ∼ : Level -2 to +2 dNight Mode (Blank): Off : On eWhite Balance (Blank): Auto : Fine bc de f : Cloudy Image Capturing...
gDisplay Settings ■ Macro Switch Image : UXGA (1600 x 1200) Use the macro switch beside the external camera : SXGA (1280 x 960) to switch between macro mode ( ) and normal : VGA (640 x 480) mode ( : CIF (352 x 288) Keep a distance of approximately 8 cm from a subject in macro mode, or : QCIF (176 x 144)
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! OPTIONS menu available before image capturing To use the OPTIONS menu listed below, press M (OPTIONS) while the camera is • To use Auto Timer Press M (OPTIONS) and select → Auto Timer → On(10sec). Press c to activated. Available menu items vary depending on the specified mode or settings. shoot an image in 10 seconds.
Settings except Camera Direction and Auto Timer are kept after the camera is ■ Capturing Videos deactivated. ! OPTIONS menu available after image capturing A Press c and select (Camera) → Video The following menu is available after shooting: B Frame the shot on Display Option Description C Press c to shoot the video...
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• To adjust brightness (exposure) Option Description Use j to set the level (+2, +1, 0, -1 or -2). Night Mode On Set to On for shooting at night or in a dark place. • To switch from Video mode to Picture mode (Night Mode Off) Press y (PICT.) while in Video mode.
Turn the macro switch to macro mode ( ) before scanning codes. Hold ■ Playing Videos the handset still while scanning codes. Scanned data can be viewed or A Press c and select (Data Folder) → Videos saved in the handset (up to five data files). A Press c and select B Select a file on the list or from a folder (Camera) →...
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C Press c to capture the code and view the To save an image Move cursor to an image icon, press M (OPTIONS) and select information Save File. To save a melody Move cursor to a melody icon, press M (OPTIONS) and select Save File.
bSelect Set as Wallpaper Display cSelect an image from a folder dPress M (OK) Set a calendar or image as the standby window. To set a calendar as standby window aSelect Wallpaper ■ Setting a Calendar or Image on the bSelect Calendar Display cSelect On...
■ Hiding Information on the External ■ Hiding Notification on the External Display Display [Default] ■On [Default] ■Off A Press c and select A Press c and select (Settings) → Display Set. (Settings) → Display Set. → ExternalDisplay → Ext.Disp.Set. →...
Display Light ■ Setting the Display Power Saving Function Customize the lighting settings of Display and keypad. [Default] ■5 Minutes ■ Customizing the Display Light Settings A Press c and select (Settings) → Display Set. → Internal Disp. → Power Saving [Default] ■Backlight: Medium Backlight ■Backlight time(5s-60s): 15 Sec.
Using Desktop Indicators Desktop indicator Description Phone Book entry (phone number, mail Open the window (Phone Book entry, address, etc.), S! Appli, Bookmarks, website, etc.) including corresponding Add shortcuts to frequently-used functions, files or phone numbers as Notepad data, Bar Code Reader data data.
■ Accessing a Function or Data from a • If the image file size differs from the indicator size, select Reduction, Desktop Indicator Enlarge, Use As Is or Use Centre Only to resize the file. A Press u in Standby •...
■ Deleting Desktop Indicators • When theme is changed, all icons are to be changed. A Select a desktop indicator in Standby B Press y (DELETE) or M (OPTIONS) and select ■ Icons Delete Shortcut Change the Main Menu icon. C Press M (YES) A Highlight an icon on the Main Menu B Press M (REPLACE) and select an item to set...
Changing Menu Font Large Font Select from 2 types of font for Display. The characters or clock are displayed in large size on the following window: Menu window, Phone Book window, dialing or incoming call [Default] ■Font 1 window, text entry window, or clock (except calendar) in Standby. A Press c and select (Settings) →...
Illumination • In Illumination, set an illumination color and pattern separately for Customize the settings for illumination color when calls arrive. Select Voice Calls, Video Calls and Messages. from 12 illumination patterns (three LED colors (Colour One to Three)) • The actual illumination color and pattern can be previewed before x four illumination patterns (Pattern One to Three and Link To they are set in Illumination.
Sound Settings Ringtone Set ringtones that sound when Voice Calls, Video Calls or Messages arrive. Also, set the ringing time for incoming messages. ■ Ringtone [Default] ■Voice Calls: Melody 1 ■Video Calls: Melody 1 Volume ■Messages: Melody 2 ■MsgRingTime: 5 Sec. Select the ringtone volume level from Level 1 to 6 and Silent.
Name Alarm 3 • When Manner mode is set Alarm 4 Ringtone for the manner mode cannot be changed. However, if you use the stereo microphone set, Melody 1 is set for Voice calls and Video calls, and Alarm 5 Melody 2 for Messages.
Note • When Manner mode is set • Be careful not to let the vibrating handset get close to fire or fall off a The volume is always set to Silent. When a stereo microphone is connected, desk, etc. Level 1 is always set. ■...
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To set the charge tone aSelect Charge Tone bSet On To set the automatic answer aSelect Auto Answer bSet On C Press M (OK) • Coverage Tone and Charge Tone sound at the volume level set in the active mode. Key Tones is always set to Level 3.
eStatus Music Player : Played/ : Paused/ : Stopped/ : Fast-forward/ : Rewind fTrack No. ■ Music Player gElapsed time (min:sec)/Track time (min:sec) Music Player allows you to enjoy sounds that have been preinstalled, hVolume downloaded via Yahoo! Keitai or recorded on a PC. iMuting jManner mode kPriority settings...
• Files other than the above appear as unsupported files. Files listed above may also be unplayable. Elapsed time (min:sec) • MP3 files transferred using 706N music transfer tool are supported. Note Titles and artist names are displayed using MP3 ID tags. Use ID3 tags ver.
To reselect a file ■ Playback Press o (C when Ringtone is played) to return to the list window, and select another file Play sounds on Music Player. Select a playlist from the following: List Description AllTracks Displays all files. Playlists Displays playlists containing your favorite files.
c for 1+ seconds: Stop Option Description Earphone switch for 1+ seconds: Stop Sort Sort files in the playlist. Select Artist Name, File M (OPTIONS): Display options Name, etc. under Sort Criteria, and Ascending or y (MUTE/UNMUTE): Mute/Unmute Descending under Order. Select Ascending or p: Ends the music player Descending for playlists in the playlist list.
Option Description ■ Creating a Playlist Bass Control Amplify low sound. A Press c and select Select Off or Level 1 to Level 3. (Entertainment) → Effective only when sound can be heard from the Music Player earphone jack/connector. B Select Playlists and press M (OPTIONS) Priority Settings* Make priority settings for incoming calls or messages.
Media Player ! Edit Playlist The following options are available for Edit Playlist: ■ Media Player Option Description Add To Playlist Add the highlighted file to a playlist. Use Media Player to playback picture, video, melody and other media files Sort Sort files in the playlist.
To temporarily display files in thumbnail Content Type (format) Extension Press M (OPTIONS) and select Thumbnails → Show OMA DRM(S/D) .dcf Thumbnails • Files other than the above appear as unsupported files. Files listed above may also be unplayable depending on the copyright, etc. ■...
*2 Press u to switch to the full screen display. Press d to return to the Option Description standard display. If a file is copyrighted and you do not have the right to use it, Image Settings Set the following: the next playable image file appears.
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D Select your preferred effect To view each effect continuously, use s in Preview • DRM files and Animation files are not available for rotating pictures. E Press M (SAVE) • When selecting larger size than VGA, the file is stored in VGA size. Mirroring Pictures A Press c and select •...
C Press M (OPTIONS) and select Visual Edit → Cut ■ Video Player Display D Select a size to cut E Press M (SAVE) • When selecting a size to cut, the guidance (green frame) appears to indicate the cutting range. •...
Option Description ! Operations during playback Video Settings Set the following: The following operations are available during playback: ・Repeat Settings u/Side key <: Turn up the volume Set whether to display repeatedly. d/Side key >: Turn down the volume ・Play All Videos s: Play the previous or next video (or find the beginning of the file) Play all videos in the folder in order.
■ Adding Files to a Playlist ! Playlist options The following options are available for Playlist: A Press c and select (Entertainment) → Option Description Media Player → Pictures or Videos Add New Playlist Create a playlist. B Select some pictures or videos Edit Play List Edit the selected playlist.
! Playlist playback options ■ Setting Media Player The following options are available for playlist playback: Option Description Set the display size for pictures and videos under Media Settings Playlist Select files to play. [Default] ■ImageDisp. Size: Default Size Obtain Content Key Launch browser to obtain Content Keys.
■ Subscribing/Unsubscribing ! Downloading information manually Manually download information if the handset is turned off or out of service area during Access the site and subscribe to/unsubscribe from information or select a delivery time. Only the latest information on the delivery day can be downloaded. program.
Setting Weather Indicator ! Information options The following options are available when viewing content. Use Weather Indicator to display weather forecast in Standby. The Option Description indicators can be updated automatically or manually. Forward Go on to the next page. •...
Weather Indicator list Group Weather Indicator Topics Rainy season End of rainy Group Weather Indicator season Weather Fair (daytime) Fair (nighttime) Spring- Cloudy Rainy heralding gale Snowy Thunderstorm Special then at times Pollen reports High ■ Manually Updating Weather Indicator Very high Extreme A Press c and select...
• When receiving the latest information Select a desktop indicator to check the information. S! Loop (Japanese Only) S! Loop is a communication service. ■ Accessing S! Loop A Press c and select (Entertainment) → S! Loop Handset connects to the S! Loop top menu. For details, refer to help menu from the top menu.
Data Folder • Number of files One folder can contain up to 100 files including files stored in subfolders. Each folder can contain up to five subfolders. The Music folder can contain up to 100 Use Data Folder to store and manage files. Use preinstalled folders or subfolders.
・ Data cannot be directly saved into the memory card ! microSD memory card ・ The memory card is not inserted The microSD memory card is available as the data location. Pictures or videos taken with the handset camera can be saved directly to the microSD memory card. Data can be exchanged (copied/moved) between the handset and the microSD memory Viewing Stored Files card.
! Picture window options ! File list options Press M (OPTIONS) while displaying a picture, and the following operations are Highlight a file on the file list in Data Folder (except for S! Appli list) and press available. M (OPTIONS), and the following operations are available. Option Description Displayed options may vary depending on the situation.
SoftBank handset or PC. Manage the handset Phone Book or card. Calendar. Copy data created on another SoftBank handset or PC to your Note handset. •...
Managing Folders For Calendar, Tasks Press (OPTIONS) and select Synchronisation → Save vCalendar ■ Creating Folders For Notepad Press (OPTIONS) and select Synchronisation → Save Create subfolders under Pictures, Ringtones, Music or Videos. vNote A Press c and select (Data Folder) Note B Select a folder •...
D Enter a new name ■ Deleting Folders Delete user-created folders. ■ Copying/Moving Files A Press c and select (Data Folder) Files can be exchanged between the handset and the memory card. Two B Select a folder and highlight a subfolder or more files can be copied/moved at a time.
Keep a backup of data stored on the B Highlight one or more files to delete (zp.1-26) microSD memory card. SoftBank shall not be liable for any loss or C Press M (OPTIONS) and select Delete alteration of data.
• If the battery level is low, the microSD memory card may be unusable. ■ Inserting/Removing microSD Memory Card • Supported microSD memory card Inserting Up to 1G-byte microSD memory cards are supported. Purchase a microSD memory card and its adapter at an electronics store, etc. Insert the card with the handset turned off.
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B Facing the golden side, gently insert the microSD Note memory card along the rails • Do not apply excessive force, which may damage the card holder or microSD memory card. • If the cover is not properly closed in Step 3, lift the cover up, and Rail check that the card is properly grooved into the rails and inserted deep.
C Close the metal cover and slide it back until it locks • The format will delete the related Content Keys. Note that when another user's microSD memory card containing the same contents is into place formatted, the Content Key is also deleted. Using the Memory Card ! Checking the microSD memory card If the handset is powered off while using the microSD memory card, the data may be...
Accessing Files from Music Player Data Description Phone Book, Calendar, Tasks Copy the Phone Book, calendar and tasks data A Press c and select (Entertainment) → in vfile format between the handset and the Music Player → AllTracks microSD memory card. The data can be copied from the microSD card B Press y (CARD) to the handset one by one.
• Use certified Bluetooth devices that comply with the Bluetooth (PC, PDA, 706N handset, etc.). Only one entry can be transferred. standards provided by the Bluetooth SIG. A connection or data • Make a call with a headset or in Handsfree mode transfer may be unavailable depending on the device specifications.
Pairing ■ Activating Bluetooth A Press c and select (Settings) → When receiving Phone Book data or connecting to a Bluetooth device in Connectivity → Bluetooth the vicinity, activate Bluetooth to enable connection. While in Bluetooth B Press y (SEARCH) standby mode, appears in the window.
Some devices must be registered before data is sent. However, registration may not be required depending on the other party's device B Select Discoverable to set the handset to standby such as 706N. C Start the transfer operation on the sending device Sending Data...
• When saving Phone Book data, the Device Passkey may be required to • The Device Passkey may be required to be entered. be entered. Disconnecting a Device • For information on how to send data from a device, see the User A Press c and select Guide.
F Press p to exit the Bluetooth window Connecting to a PC Connecting the handset to a PC via a USB cable allows the following • For information on the modem settings or operations of a Bluetooth functions: device, see the User Guide. Function Description ! Bluetooth options...
To install the USB driver, log on as a user with administrator permissions. • USB driver A Place the ユーティリティーソフトウェア • 706N data transfer tool (zp.11-8) (Utilities) CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive • 706N music transfer tool (zp.11-8) The menu automatically launches. If the menu does not appear, double-click "start.exe" in •...
■ Data Communication ■ Transferring Data Use the handset as an external modem to establish a packet data 706N Data Transfer Tool communication. This tool allows you to back up the handset data such as Phone Book or • To establish a data communication, connect the handset to a PC via a Schedule (excluding non-transferable files) to a PC, or to edit the data on USB cable.
■ Reading/Writing Files on the microSD Note • Do not change the folder tree on the microSD memory card. If you Memory Card change/delete folders (e.g. Private) and its files created on the handset, they may become invisible from the handset. When the handset is connected to a PC via a USB cable with USB Mode set to Visible From PC, the PC recognizes the handset as USB memory, and enables files stored on the microSD memory card to be directly read...
Changing Security Code Setting PIN Code [Default] ■9999 ■ Changing PIN Code A Press c and select (Settings) → Security → Change PIN1 and PIN2 (secret codes for USIM Card) for your security. Set Sec. Codes A Press c and select (Settings) →...
A Press c and select A Enter PUK1 or PUK2 code on the PUK code entry (Settings) → Security → window Set Sec. Codes B Enter Security Code B Enter a new PIN1 or PIN2 code C Press M (OK) C Enter the new PIN1 or PIN2 code again D Press M (OK) or # D Select Activate PIN1...
D Enter Security Code Note E Press M (OK) • If PUK1 code is entered incorrectly ten times consecutively, the USIM Card is locked. Once the USIM Card is locked, all operations are blocked. • If PUK2 code is entered incorrectly ten times consecutively, no •...
B Set Start Up Dial Lock to On Restricting Incoming/Outgoing Calls C Press M (OK) Use various functions to restrict incoming and outgoing calls. When D Enter Security Code outgoing calls are restricted, only calls to the permitted phone numbers can be made.
■ Rejecting Calls without Caller ID • To save Fixed Dialing (Ignore If No ID) Press c and select (Phone Book) → Other Numbers → Fixed (FDN) (zp.4-4). Set Ignore If NoID to reject calls without caller ID (including calls from public phones or overseas).
Saving Secret Entries/Events Saving Secret Events A Press c and select (Organiser & Tools) → Save Phone Book entries or Calendar events you want to hide as secret Calendar data. To view secret data, enter Private PIN for Phone Book entries or B Select the date with a saved schedule or event to Security Code for Calendar events.
To show secret events ■ Displaying/Hiding Secret Data aSelect All or Private bEnter Security Code [Default] ■Off cPress M (OK) Displaying/Hiding Secret Entries To hide secret events A Press c and select Select Public (Phone Book) → Settings → PrivacyDisplay Disabling Keypad/Side Keys B Select On or Off C Enter Security Code...
Resetting the Handset Side Keys Lock [Default] ■Off ■ Resetting Functions (Settings Reset) Set Side Keys Lk. to lock side keys by following one of the procedures below. Perform Settings Reset to reset functions to defaults. This operation In Standby does not delete personal data such as Phone Book Entries.
B Enter Security Code C Press M (OK) D Press M (YES) ■ Resetting/Deleting All Functions & Personal Data (All Reset) Perform All Reset to reset all functions and delete all personal data. This operation does not delete data stored on the microSD memory card or USIM Card (zp.19-8).
Calendar ! Calendar display The details of the items in the calendar display are as follows. Add up to 200 appointments, personal holidays and events to the Today : " " Calendar. Schedule set between 00:00 and 11:59 : " " " "...
C Set each item Option Description D Press M (OK) Add a new schedule. Select Appointment, Special Occasion, Multiday Event or Days Off. Edit Edit the stored schedule. Copy Copy the stored schedule. • Items to set Filter View Use the filter settings to view existing schedules. The options displayed differ depending on the data to add.
D Press M (OK) • Setting for Time differ depending on the setting for the display of the time. When 12-hour clock is used, select AM or PM after the time. ■ Checking Appointments, Holidays & Events ! When the scheduled time comes The alarm sounds for about one minute, and the animation appears on Display and Check the contents on the list or details window of the date.
B Select a date and highlight an item to edit C Highlight the schedule or event to be edited • To delete all appointments until the selected date or to delete all appointments D Press y (EDIT), or press M (Options) and select Press M (Options) on the Calendar window and select Delete →...
D Press M (OK) To skip the repeat alarm once Press y (SKIP) To set the alarm off Press y (OFF) • Alarm items Item Description Time Set the alarm time. ! At the set alarm time Repeat Select a day to repeat the alarm. The alarm sounds for about three minutes, and the animation appears on Display Contents Make a note of the alarm.
Tasks ■ Deleting Alarms A Press c and select Use tasks to post an alarm at a specified time, categorize or set priority to (Organiser & Tools) → schedules, etc. Alarms B Highlight an alarm ■ Creating Tasks C Press M (OPTIONS) and select Delete Up to 200 tasks can be created.
! At scheduled time Item Description The alarm sounds for about one minute, and the animation appears on Display and Status Select Not Done or Done. on External Display. Done Date Enter the date when the task is done. To stop the alarm sound, press any key. Press again to clear the alarm message. Alarm Set an alarm on/off.
C Press M (OPTIONS) and select Edit, or press c then y (EDIT) • To delete all tasks Entry of Security Code is required. D Edit the fields E Press M (OK) Calculator/Converter Perform basic arithmetic operations or convert currencies (up to 10 digits •...
B Calculate ■ Using the Converter To enter numbers Convert currencies using the specified exchange rates. Use the dial keys A Press c and select To enter +, −, ×, ÷ (Organiser & Tools) → Use the Multi Selector Calc./Converter To enter =...
Notepad ! Notepad options The following options are available for Notepad. Displayed options may vary Take notes (up to 512 bytes). The notes can be used for a mail message depending on the registration status. or alarm message. Up to eight notes can be stored. Option Description Create a new note.
Answer Phone ■ Deleting the Notes A Press c and select Record the other party's message when a voice call cannot be answered. (Organiser & Tools) → When Answer Phone is set to On, appears in Standby. It is possible Notepad to keep up to five records, 20 seconds per record.
C Change Answer Time and Answer Message if ■ Playing Answer Phone necessary A Press c and select (Organiser & Tools) → To check the answer message Highlight a message to check and press y (PREVIEW) Answer Phone D Press M (OK) B Select Play to display the list C Highlight a message and press M (PLAY) •...
C Press c to start recording ■ Deleting Answer Phone Recording time counts down from 180 seconds. A Press c and select (Organiser & Tools) → To stop/end recording Press c Answer Phone B Select Play to display the list To cancel recording Press C or p C Highlight a message and press y (DELETE)
Playing Standby Voice Memo ! Voice Recorder options A Press c and select (Organiser & Tools) → Option Description Voice Recorder Memory Status View used and free memory, and the numbers of added and empty records. B Select Stnd.ByV.Memo → Play Rec.
■ Deleting Voice Memo Deleting Call Memo A Press c and select (Organiser & Tools) → Voice Recorder B Select Call Memo and highlight a file to delete C Press y (DELETE) and press M (YES) Deleting Standby Voice Memo A Press c and select (Organiser &...
Advanced Operations During a Call Sending Push Tones Make a call to send the saved Dial Pause data as push tones. The numbers up to pause are automatically sent at 3 seconds interval. ■ Sending Push Tones (Dial Pause) A Make a call Send push tones to remotely control a home answering machine, send B During the call, press M (OPTIONS) and select messages to pagers or use services that require push tones.
A Press c and select (Settings) → Call ! Call handling operations Settings → Common Set. → Headset Select one of the followings: B Select an item • Mute: Mute sound. • Hold: Put a call on hold. • End The Call: End a call. ■...
B Press the switch for 1+ seconds again to end the ■ Receiving Calls Automatically call (Auto Answer) ! Notes on using a stereo microphone Set Auto Answer to answer calls automatically when a stereo microphone is connected. Set On for this setting to automatically answer a call in five seconds after the handset starts ringing.
Sending Push Tones ■ Editing the Country Code/Prefix A Press c and select Set Send Tones to On to send push tones during a call. (Settings) → Call Settings → Common Set. → Prefix [Default] ■On A Press c and select B Select the saved name to edit (Settings) →...
■ Deleting the Country Code/Prefix A Press c and select (Settings) → Call Settings → Common Set. → Prefix B Highlight the item to delete C Press M (OPTIONS) and select Delete D Press M (YES) • Intern. Call(Japan)/Intern. Call(Oversea) cannot be deleted. 14-6...
Optional Services Overview Note • Operation from handset is not available where out of service area. The following optional services are available: Service Description Using Optional Services Call Forwarding Forward an incoming call to a specified phone number. To use the Voice Mail service, select the Start or stop the optional services by using the menus, using service codes Voice Mail Service Center phone number as a and setting services from a landline.
Except Local & Home: 332 Service Setting Service Code All Calls: 35 * → * →Condition code → * Voice Mail/Call Activate All If Roamed: 351 Forwarding →Forwarding number→*→Incoming →(Only If No Answer *→Ring call type ■ Setting Services from a Landline Duration 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30) # # # →Condition code →...
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A Press c and select (Settings) → Call • When a call comes in while Call Forwarding is set Press n to answer the call. When setting Call Forwarding with All Calls, Settings → All Calls → VoMail/Diverts the ringtone does not sound and the call will be forwarded to the forwarding number for Call Forwarding.
A Press c and select (Settings) → Call ■ Deactivating Call Forwarding Settings → All Calls → VoMail/Diverts Deactivate the service for each incoming call type. B Select Auto Check A Press c and select (Settings) → Call C Select an item Settings →...
B Select ListenVoMail and press M (YES) • When Voicemail Centre is selected, 09066517000 (the Voice Mail Service Center phone number) appears as the forwarding number. • While roaming, the Voice Mail Service Center number is automatically • When a call comes in while Voice Mail is set set to Abroad.
Call Waiting • The Missed Call Notification becomes available when the Missed Call Use Call Waiting to answer an incoming call during another call. A fee- Notification is activated and Condition of the Voice Mail service is set based subscription is required to use the service. to All Calls or If Unreachable.
Multi-Party Call ■ Answering Another Call During a Call Talk with up to 5 parties. This service is also available for international Put the current voice call on hold and answer an incoming voice call. The calls. Subscription and monthly fee required to use this service. calls may be switched.
Call Barring Selecting Specific Parties Talk to specific parties and place the others on hold. Block incoming/outgoing calls or SMS. A Press M (OPTIONS) during a call, and select Drop Option Description or Split Call Outgoing Deactivate Deactivate Call Barring. (Voice) Except Local &...
• When trying to make a call while Dialing Restriction is set, a message • To check the settings aPerform Step 1 and 2 appears indicating Dialing Restriction is set. However, it may take a long period of time till this message appears depending on the area bPress (CHECK) you are using this handset.
Caller ID ■ Network Default A Press c and select Set whether to notify the other party of your Caller ID. (Settings) → Call Settings → All Calls → Caller ID ■ Send Caller ID B Select Network Default A Press c and select (Settings) →...
C Press n To make a video call Press y (VID. CALL) • "184" or "#31#" entered when inputting a phone number takes priority over Caller ID information settings. Display Caller ID It is possible to confirm if the Caller ID is set to be notified when a call is incoming.
(Customized) softbank_taro@softbank.ne.jp * Change handset address up to three times within a 24 hour period. You are This message service is available for connection between SoftBank limited to a total of 99 changes. handsets using a phone number for an address.
E Follow the on-screen instructions ■ Checking Messages on the External Display Note • The above procedure may change without prior notice. For further Check messages on External Display when the handset is closed. When a message information, contact Customer Service (zp.19-43). arrives, ringtone sounds and notification appears on External Display.
C Press y(RECEIVE) *1 When S! Mail is stored at the service center or you have an unread message, appears at the top of the window. *2 Set Auto Receive to automatically receive the complete S! Mail (zp.16-27). *3 When handset memory is full, reception notification cannot be received. Delete unnecessary messages/files, press M( ) and select Server Mail to download unretrieved messages.
Creating a Message Entry Field The following shows the available entry field per message type. Maximum Number of Characters Field Message type Text Address Subject Attachment The following table shows the maximum number of characters per S! Mail ○ ◎ ○...
Sending a Message ■ Entering Address A Press M ( ) or press c and select A Move the cursor to the address field on New (Messaging) Message, and press c B Select CreateMessage B Highlight <New Address> C Select the message type C Press c and enter the address D Enter the address To add addresses...
• Adding more addresses ■ Entering Text Up to 20 addresses including Cc or Bcc can be set. Cc and Bcc are used to send a copy of message. The phone number or message A Move the cursor to the Text field on New Message address specified to Cc appears on the message.
File Attachment ! New Message window menu The following menus are available on New Message. Images, sounds and videos can be attached to the S! Mail message. 300 Options may be greyed out in some situations. KB per one message can be sent including the total data size of texts, Option Description addresses, subjects and attached files.
Option Description Change Change the attached file to another file. Delete Delete the attached file. Attach a file. Take Photo Shoot a picture to be attached. Take Video Take a video to be attached. Show/Play Show or play the attached file. SMIL Comp.
D Press y(SAVE) ■ Slide Interval Note Set the time interval between slides. A range from 1 to 10 seconds can be • Check that the other party’s handset supports the presentation set. format beforehand. If not support, images, sound and texts in A Move the cursor to the Play Time field on SMIL presentation format are a normal attachment.
A Press M(OPTIONS) on New Message and select Drafts Send Option Save unsent messages to Drafts (zp.16-11). Messages saved to Drafts B Select item to set value can be edited and sent at a later time. To set priority A Press M(OPTIONS) on New Message and select aSelect Priority Save bSelect any value...
Sent S! Mail Sent SMS ■ Checking Message List Sent S! Mail (failed) Sent SMS (failed) A Press M( Sent S! Mail with delivery report Sent S! Mail with delivery report (succeeded) From the main menu Press c and select Sent S! Mail with delivery report (failed) (Messaging) Sent S! Mail with delivery report (unknown)
SMS stored in USIM Card Sender Sender Address Subject High priority message Attachment file Content • The number of received messages and the subject of the S! Mail pointed with cursor are displayed on the bottom line. S! Mail with Attachments ■...
To resume playing ! Message window options Press M(Resume) The following operations are available using option items. Options may be greyed To start playing from the beginning out in some situations. Press y(Play) Option Description Show Focus Item Display the selected item such as address. Save SMIL Contents Save as an attachment for a slide-style message.
If messages to select are listed in succession ■ Changing Folder Names Move the cursor to the last message to select after Step 2 and press # to highlight all the message. MyFolder contain MyFolder1 to MyFolder10 at default. The folder names can be changed.
To add sorting conditions aHighlight <New Address> • Messages in MyFolder can be moved to other MyFolder. bPress M(OPTIONS) and select Add or press c • Only SMS in Inbox and Sent Messages can be moved to the USIM. cEnter the address appears on the left side of the message when moved.
F Create and send the message (zp.16-5) Item Description Text For Reply With Quote, Reply All With Quote (for only S! Mail), the text of the original mail is quoted. Address Received mail sender is automatically entered. • Selecting Reply Type displays the message type window. However, if Subject(for only The subject adding Re: at the beginning is the address to be returned is an email address type containing the @...
A Press M( From the Main Menu • To edit unsent messages before sending Press c and select (Messaging) Edit the message on the message window before sending a message. B Select a folder Message Protection C Highlight a message D Press M(OPTIONS) and select Forward It is possible to protect the massages in Inbox, Sent Messages or MyFolder not to be deleted.
C Press M(OPTIONS) and select Delete All Message Deletion D Enter the current handset code ■ Delete a Specified Message A Press M( • For protected message Not deleted. From the Main Menu • To delete all messages under all message boxes and folders Press c and select (Messaging) aPress M(...
B Press M(OPTIONS) and select Anchor to...→Add To access the Internet Highlight the URL and press c (zp.17-3) to PB To add the bookmark entry C Follow the steps in Phone Book entry (zp.4-3, aHighlight the URL and press M(OPTIONS) to select p.4-5) Anchor to...
Operation from Message List Window • If the contents key is required for playback, save the file in the data folder and follow the operation to obtain the contents key. (zp.17-7) ■ Sort Messages ■ Save in Data Folder The mail list can be sorted by the date and the mail address. A Highlight attachments on the message detail A Press M( window...
• Delivery Reports are available only when you send a message to a Cancel Protection Unprotect the protected messages. SoftBank handset and Send Reports of the other party is set to "ON". • Drafts/Outbox ! Message list window options Option Description The following operations are available using option items.
Using Message List • Sent Messages Option Description Open Open the highlighted message for viewing or editing. If a new S! Mail contains more than 129 double-byte characters as text or Edit Edit a message. includes attachments, up to 128 double-byte characters (including Move Move SMS to the USIM Card.
■ Retrieve Message List ! Server Mail options The following options are available. A Press M( ) and select Server Mail Option Description From the Main Menu Forward Divert messages in the server to another address. Press c and select (Messaging) →...
aRetrieve the message list bPress M(OPTIONS) on Server Mail window and select Delete All • To retrieve all S! Mail messages from the message list cEnter the current handset code and press M(OK) aRetrieve the message list dPress M(YES) bPress M(OPTIONS) on Server Mail window and select Receive All Even when running Delete All, all S! Mail may not be retrieved.
C Select Insert or Not Insert Universal Settings To select Insert aMove down to the input field and press c ■ Scroll Unit bInput the heading text, signature and press c cPress M(OK) [Default] ■Scroll One Line A Press M( ) and select Settings →...
S! Mail Settings ■ Automatic Play Set auto play when opening message if images, sounds or slides is ■ Auto Receive attached to the received message. [Default]■Image: On Set to receive the complete S! Mails automatically. If you do not receive ■Sound: Off them automatically, you will receive a part of the messages when you are ■Slide: On...
) and select Settings → S! Mail Settings → Creation Mode • Reports can be checked only when you send a message to a SoftBank From the Main Menu handset and Send Reports of the other party is set to "ON".
B Select any value ■ Send Reports Set message report delivery when you receive S! Mail with delivery • The validity period can be set in Send Option menu on the new confirmation. message window (zp.16-10). [Default]■Send Reports • For Validity Period, contact Customer Service (zp.19-43). A Press M( ) and select Settings →...
(zp.16-10). • For Validity Period, contact Customer Service (zp.19-43). • Reports can be checked only when you send a message to a SoftBank ■ SMS Center handset and Send Reports of the other party is set to "ON".
A Press M( C Select any value ) and select Settings → SMS Settings → SMS Centre From the Main Menu • To display 3D Pictogram for the read messages in Unread msgs only or Press and select (Messaging) → Settings → SMS Off settings Settings →...
Reset Settings ■ Settings Reset Initialize message settings or the user folder name, and delete all messages stored in the mail box (zp.19-10). A Press M( ) and select Settings → Settings Reset From the Main Menu Press and select (Messaging) →...
SoftBank handset. Subject to the terms of any agreement between you and SoftBank, the licensors VeriSign Japan, Cybertrust Japan, Entrust Japan, GeoTrust Japan and RSA Security * Separate subscription is required to use Web.
Accessing the Web • To access the Yahoo! Keitai menu from the Main Menu A separate subscription is required to use Web services. Press c and select (Yahoo! Keitai) → Yahoo! Keitai • Accessing a protected Web page ■ Yahoo! Keitai Menu A confirmation appears when you attempt to access a Web page protected with SSL/TLS.
D Press M (OK) • To move to another site by entering its URL on a Web page Press M (OPTIONS) and select Enter URL. Navigating through Web Pages ! Web Page options Use the following keys to navigate a Web page: The following menu is available from a Web page: Menu item Description...
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aText entry field Menu item Description and press c to enter text. Page Setting Set the character encoding, scrolling or font size. In Move cursor to addition, view the certificate authenticated in the bSelection button displayed Web page or the page information. (radio button) and press c to select the button Move cursor to Browser Set.
Uploading Files To save a phone number in Phone Book aSelect a phone number Perform the following to upload a file saved on the handset (except for bSelect Create Phone Book (zp.4-2) non-transferable files): To create S! Mail A Select a command button such as Browse on a Web aSelect a mail address bCreate S! Mail to send (zp.16-5) page...
D Select Save ■ Saving Melody Files to Data Folder E Press M (OK) A Open a Web page B Press M (OPTIONS) and select Action → Object • To change a file name or destination to be saved C Select a melody file Press y(MODIFY) on Step 5.
Saved Pages/Bookmarks • If there is no available space in the handset memory and messages cannot be received, Content Keys cannot be received. Delete unnecessary messages before retrieving Content Keys. Save often-used Web pages or URLs as Saved Pages or Bookmarks, to easily access them later.
Viewing Saved Pages Deleting Saved Pages A Press c and select A Press c and select (Yahoo! Keitai) → Saved (Yahoo! Keitai) → Saved Pages Pages B Select a saved page B Delete To delete one by one aSelect a saved page, press M (OPTIONS) and select •...
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D Press c then M (OK) • If the number of saved pages has already reached the limit Deleting Bookmarks Delete saved bookmarks to save new bookmarks. A Press c and select (Yahoo! Keitai) → • To bookmark a link on a page aPerform Step 1 Bookmarks bMove the cursor over an underlined link...
History Other Settings ■ Changing Character Code Up to the last 300 accessed URLs are added to History. Easily access previously-viewed pages from the History. If characters are not properly displayed, change the code. A Press c and select (Yahoo! Keitai) → [Default] ■Shift-JIS History...
■ Changing Scroll Settings • To search for the word repeatedly Select scroll line in a web page. aPerform Step 1, 2 and 3 bPress M (SEARCH). [Default] ■Scroll One Line SEARCH appears in the Softkey area M until the search is canceled. A Press M (OPTIONS) on a Web page and select •...
■ Creating a Message with a URL or Picture ■ Checking Server Certificate Send a message with the page URL, a picture's URL or the picture itself. Check server certificates used for SSL/TLS communications. A Press M (OPTIONS) on a Web page and select A Press M (OPTIONS) on a Web page and select Page Setting →...
B Select an option and set Security Settings To set image display aSelect Display Set. ■ Setting Cookies bSelect Images cSelect Display or Do Not Display Cookies are small data files automatically written to the handset and To set sound playback used by information providers to identify users.
■ Manufacture Number Notification • To switch between Valid and Invalid The Manufacture Number is not a phone number but an ID to identify [Default] ■Valid a user. The Manufacture Number may be required to be notified for aPerform Step 1 some information.
Resetting Browser Settings ■ Setting Whether to Send Location Information ■ Resetting Settings to Default Set whether to send the location information automatically when receiving the location information request while downloading data. Reset Saved Pages, History or Browser Set. to default (zp.19-8). [Default] ■Prompt Each Time A Press c and select...
C Enter Security Code D Press M (OK) Note • History Clear does not clear the access list (zp.17-11). ■ Clearing the Cache Delete all data temporarily stored in the cache (zp.17-2). A Press c and select (Yahoo! Keitai) → Browser Set.
S! Appli Downloading S! Appli S! Appli are Java™ applications exclusively for SoftBank handsets. Download S! Appli from websites. Up to 100 S! Appli can be saved. A Press c and select S! Appli can be downloaded from websites. (S! Appli) → S! Appli The following S! Appli is preinstalled in handset.
Launching S! Appli Note • S! Appli cannot be downloaded if: When launching S! Appli, appears on Display. ・ The file is invalid A Press c and select ・ The size is too large (S! Appli) → S! Appli ・ The number of S! Appli will exceed the limit Library ・...
Ending/Pausing/Resuming S! Appli • To confirm property of S! Appli aPress c and select (S! Appli) → S! Appli library bHighlight S! Appli, press M (OPTIONS) and select Properties ■ Ending/Pausing S! Appli • To access S! Appli link Select To Web in property window A Press p while S! Appli is running Note B Select an option...
Managing S! Appli ■ Deleting S! Appli A Press c and select (S! Appli) → S! Appli ■ Moving S! Appli Library B Highlight S! Appli, press M (Options) and select Exchange S! Appli between the handset and the memory card. A Press c and select Delete (S! Appli) →...
S! Appli Settings • Security options ・ Prompt At First Only: A confirmation appears only the first time the ■ Incoming Settings S! Appli is launched. ・ Prompt At Startup: A confirmation appears each time the S! Appli is Set incoming or alarm settings for S! Appli. launched.
■ Adjusting Volume ■ Backlight Settings Adjust the volume of sound effects. Select from the following backlight settings for S! Appli. [Default] ■Level 4 Option Description Always On Backlight always on. A Press c and select (S! Appli) → S! Appli Always Off Backlight off.
Resetting S! Appli Settings ■ Resetting S! Appli Settings to Default Reset S! Appli settings to default A Press c and select (S! Appli) → S! Appli Set. → Reset S! Appli → Reset Settings B Enter Security Code and press M (OK) C Press M (YES) ■...
Reset S! Appli settings. p.18-8 Java™ Info. View Java™ and JBlend™ licenses. p.18-2 Yahoo! Keitai Yahoo! Keitai Offer a variety of websites and services for SoftBank handsets p.17-3 (Mainly in Japanese). Bookmarks Access bookmarked websites. p.17-9 Enter URL Access websites by manually entering URLs.
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Main Branch Description Page Entertainment Music Player AllTracks Play all tracks. p.9-4 Playlists Play a playlist. p.9-6 MyMusic Select a folder to play tracks. p.9-4 Recent.Played Play the most recently played track. p.9-4 Most Played Play the most often played track. p.9-4 Download Download tracks from websites.
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Main Branch Description Page Data Folder Pictures Store pictures. p.10-2 Ringtones Store downloaded ringtones. p.10-2 S! Appli Store downloaded S! Appli. p.10-2 Music Store music files. p.10-2 Videos Store videos. p.10-2 Other Folders Store vFiles. p.10-2 Voice Rec. Store voices recorded by Voice Recorder. p.10-2 More Folder Store other files.
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Main Branch Description Page Organiser & Tools Calendar Set appointments, events or holidays. p.13-2 Alarms Set alarm clock. p.13-5 Tasks Manage schedules. p.13-7 Calc./Converter Calculate or converts currencies. p.13-9 Notepad Make a note. p.13-11 Answer Phone Play Play answer phone recorded data. p.13-13 Settings Set answer phone.
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Main Branch Description Page Phone Book Settings Memory Status Set Phone Book. p.4-5 PrivacyDisplay p.12-8 Owner Info. p.2-12 Speed Dialling p.2-5 Call Log Dialled Calls View call logs. p.2-4 Received Calls Missed Calls ClearAllLogs Set call logs. p.2-4 Auto Delete Dupli.Records Settings Sound / Mode...
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Main Branch Description Page Settings Call Settings Video Call Set Video Call. p.5-4 All Calls Make incoming and outgoing settings. p.2-8, p.12-5, p.15-10 Phone Settings Switch between Japanese and English. p.1-23 言語選択 Date & Time Set date and time. p.1-21 Master Reset Reset settings to default.
All Reset/Settings Reset/Memory Reset (Comparison Chart) Settings/Items initialized by All Reset Main menu Settings initialized by Settings Reset Items deleted by Memory Reset S! Appli ・Net Access ・Downloaded S! Appli ・Incoming Call ・Vol./Vibr. ・Light Settings Yahoo! Keitai ・Scroll settings ・Bookmarks ・Font Size ・Saved Pages <Browser Set.>...
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Settings/Items initialized by All Reset Main menu Settings initialized by Settings Reset Items deleted by Memory Reset Entertainment <CAST> <CAST> ・Scroll Settings ・CAST Information ・Font Size ・Images ・Sounds Camera <Camera> ・Display Settings ・Picture Quality ・White Balance ・Night Mode On (Night Mode Off) ・Auto Timer ・Display Settings under Camera Settings ・Shutter Sound under Camera Settings...
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Settings/Items initialized by All Reset Main menu Settings initialized by Settings Reset Items deleted by Memory Reset Data Folder ・Sort Files ・All data stored in Data Folder ・Thumbnails ・Auto Save ・Auto Save Messaging ・Mail Distribute ・Messages*6 ・MyFolder names <General> ・Scroll Setting ・Heading Text ・Signature ・QuoteIndicator...
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Settings/Items initialized by All Reset Main menu Settings initialized by Settings Reset Items deleted by Memory Reset Phone Book ・Groups ・Phone Book data ・Phone Book Priority Search method ・Groups*7 ・PrivacyDisplay ・Dialled Calls ・Speed Dialling ・Received Calls ・Auto Delete ・Missed Calls ・Dupli.Records Settings <Sound / Mode>...
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Settings/Items initialized by All Reset Main menu Settings initialized by Settings Reset Items deleted by Memory Reset Settings <ExternalDisplay> ・Ext.Disp.Set ・Standby ・Indication Info. ・Clock Style <Font Type> <Large Font Set> <Common Set.> ・Recvr. Volume ・Headset ・CallTimeDisp. ・Toll Display ・CLI Display ・Dial Pause Set.
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Settings/Items initialized by All Reset Main menu Settings initialized by Settings Reset Items deleted by Memory Reset Settings <All Calls> ・Caller ID ・Auto Check under Vomail/Diverts ・Unknown ・Ignore If NoID <Security> ・Key Locks ・Handset Code <Connectivity> <Connectivity> ・Bluetooth Device Name ・Registered Bluetooth device ・Bluetooth Timeout Settings ・3G/GSM Setting under Network Setup...
Multitasking Combination The following table shows the main combinations of tasks that can be used simultaneously: ○: Available ×: Unavailable △: Cannot be used simultaneously Running task Packet Music Yahoo! Data Organiser Phone Voice Video S! Cast Messaging S! Appli Entertainment Camera Settings Communication Player...
Data stored before power. updating the software remain, however, they might be lost according to the condition (such as malfunction) of your handset. SoftBank shall • Perform the software update where there is good reception, without not be liable for any loss of data.
• If software update fails, handset may be unusable. Contact Customer ! When using Schedule Update Service (zp.19-43). The confirmation window for the software update appears on the reserved time. Press c or leave the window for approximately 10 seconds, to execute the software update automatically.
Troubleshooting Problem Point to check or solutions Page Cannot turn on the handset Is the battery fully charged? Replace or charge the battery. p.1-13 Cannot operate after the handset is turned on Activate PIN1 may be enabled. Follow the on-screen instruction to enter PIN1. p.12-2 Is the USIM Card properly attached? If a message still appears with the card properly attached, it may be p.1-5...
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Problem Point to check or solutions Page Cannot charge the battery Is the AC charger connector or Charger Adapter properly attached to the handset? p.1-18 Is the AC charger properly plugged into the electrical socket? p.1-18 Is the battery pack attached to the handset? p.1-16 Check the charging terminals of the handset, battery pack, the AC charger connector, the handset p.1-16...
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Problem Point to check or solutions Page The connection was lost. appears This message appears when the reception is poor and the connection cannot be established. Check the p.xxvi signal strength and retry. This message appears when there is no response from the Service Center. Retry later. ―...
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Download operation has been cancelled. p.18-5 The number of maximum to save had reached. appears Download operation has been cancelled. The data cannot be downloaded to the 706N handset. Cancel the download. p.18-2 Invalid data was received. appears 19-20...
Kuten Codes The 3-digit numbers in each left column indicate the first three digits of kuten codes. The numbers at each top row indicate the fourth digit of kuten codes. Example: Entering 仝 Enter the first three digits 012 then the fourth digit 4. Actual characters or symbols on the screen may look different from the ones in the kuten code list.
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• Pictographs enclosed by are animated. • Some pictographs may not appear on some SoftBank handset models. • 3D Pictogram or Large Font may look different from the actual ones. 19-29...
Memory Capacity Specifications The specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Messaging * Inbox, Mail Folders Up to 1,000 * 706N Sent Messages Up to 500 Outbox, Drafts Up to 50 Item Specification *1 Inbox, MyFolder, Sent Messages, Outbox and Drafts in the Mail Box use...
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• Frequent use with the display light on (for Yahoo! keitai operation, Battery etc.) may cause shorter continuous talk time and continuous standby Item Specification time. Voltage 3.8 V • Setting an animation as wallpaper may cause shorter continuous talk Type Lithium-ion time and continuous standby time.
• The warranty period is described in the warranty. SoftBank shall not be liable for any loss or damage, to you or third • Contact the nearest SoftBank Shop or Customer Service, for inquiries parties, arising from missed calls due to handset malfunctions.
Customer Service If you have any questions about a SoftBank handset or services, please call General Information. For repairs, please call Customer Assistance. SoftBank Customer Centers SoftBank Global Call Center From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at From outside Japan, dial +81-3-5351-3491 157 for General Information or (Please take care to dial the correct number.
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SoftBank 706N User Guide February 2007 Version 1 SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. * For more information, please dial 157 from a SoftBank handset for Customer Service or visit your nearest SoftBank Shop. To help protect the environment and recycle valuable resources, mobile phone and PHS shops displaying the above mark accept mobile phones, batteries and chargers of all manufacturers.
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