Preface List of Packaged Items ® Thank you for buying the DIGNO rafre (simply called "the Before your start using the product, make sure that you product" or "main unit" from here on). have all the following packaged with the product.
■ Downloading Manuals About Operating Instructions You can download the English version of the Basic Manual ■"Basic Manual" (This manual)/"Setting from the au website. You can find "Basic Manual" (English excerpts from Guide" Instruction Manual) on au homepage. Handles only basic operations for main features. Download URL: For detailed descriptions on various functions, refer to the http://www.au.kddi.com/english/support/manual/...
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• Communication is not possible even inside the service accidents, intentional or mistaken misoperation by the area in places where the signal does not reach (e.g. customer, or use under other unusual conditions outside tunnels and basements). Also, communication is the responsibility of the Company.
• Note that content data (both charged or free content) saved on the product cannot be returned to the customer when the product is replaced for repair of a fault, for ◎ Reproduction of the content of this manual in part or in example.
■ Consider people around you Regarding notations used in this • To prevent ringtone from bothering other people, not only document refrain from making a call but also power off or use Silent ■ Note on button illustrations mode at a movie theater, theater, museum, library, etc. •...
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■ Description of operations for selecting Notations used Actual screen in this manual Some icons item/icon/button etc. etc. are Notations used for operation procedures in this manual are omitted in as follows. this manual. Tapping is to select a button or icon displayed on the screen by lightly tapping it with your finger.
Setting Airplane mode ..........21 Contents Making a call ..............22 Receiving a call ............22 Displaying menu ............22 Preface................ii List of Packaged Items ............ii au Disaster Countermeasure ...... 23 About Operating Instructions ......... 1 Using Disaster Message Board ........23 When using the product ..........
Getting Ready ■ How to open the covers Names and functions of parts Insert a fingernail a small way ① ② ③ ④ into one of the corners marked and pull open the cover. Be careful not to insert your fingernail all the way.
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① Earphone microphone terminal ⑬ Display (Touch panel) ⑭ Microphone Used for connecting commercially available earphones or other accessories. Transmits your voice to the other party during a call. Or ② External connection terminal used for recording the voice sound. Take care not to Used for connecting Common AC Adapter 05 (sold cover the microphone with your fingers during a call or separately), microUSB Cable 01 (sold separately), etc.
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* Do not cover antennas with your hand or put stickers etc. Receiver Doing so may affect call/communication quality. ◎ The back cover of the product is not removal. Removing the back cover with force may cause damage or malfunction. ◎...
Attaching au Nano IC Card 04 Attaching/Removing au Nano IC Card 04 • When installing your au Nano IC Card 04, be sure to use the supplied IC Card Tray Ejecting Tool for KYV36 • Before installing or removing au Nano IC Card 04 (sample).
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Place the au Nano IC Card 04 on the tray, Close the card slot cover making sure that the notch is oriented Removing au Nano IC Card 04 properly, then insert the tray straight into the au Nano IC Card 04 slot (upper side) •...
Remove the au Nano IC Card 04, then insert Confirm the direction of the microSD the tray straight into the au Nano IC Card 04 memory card and slowly insert it into the slot (upper side) slot until it clicks Insert a microSD memory card until you hear a click and confirm it is locked.
Removing microSD memory card Slowly pull the microSD memory card Slowly pull the microSD memory card straight out. Home screen → [Apps] → [Settings] → Sometimes microSD memory card cannot be unlocked [Storage] → [Unmount SD card] → [OK] and may not come out smoothly. In such case, pull it out with your finger.
Charging with specified AC Charging Adapter (sold separately) When you purchase your product, the internal battery is not fully charged. Make sure to charge the product before Charging with Common AC Adapter 05 (sold separately) use. When the charging light in red turns off, charging is is explained.
Connect the power plug of Common AC Adapter 05 to an outlet (100V - 240V AC) ◎ Note that applying unnecessary force with the external Check that the charging light on the product lights in connection terminal connected to the external device red.
◎ When logos are displayed after the phone is turned on, it ◎ If the product is forced shutdown and restarted, unsaved configures initial settings for the touch panel. Do not touch data will be erased. Do not force shutdown except when the screen during this process.
Using Weather widget Basic Operation Check weather information. Home screen → Tap Weather widget Using Home screen Weather information screen appears. • The area selection screen is displayed by default. When you purchase the product, home app on Home screen Tap "Current location"...
Switching the home app Using Entry Home Switch the home app of the product. This is home app with the screen looked like a conventional cell phone to use a smartphone at ease even for the first time user. Home screen → [Change home] Change Home screen →...
Using au Basic Home Monitoring the product's status The home app is displaying the frequently-used apps to Icons use a smartphone more simply. Notification icons appear on the left of the status bar, Change home screen → [au Basic Home] → showing missed calls, new mail, operations in progress, [OK] etc., and status icons appear on the right, showing the...
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Icon Description Icon Description Signal strength/Signal condition (LTE/WiMAX Sending/uploading data Receiving/downloading data Installation completed level 4/ out of service area/ Update available in communication VPN is connected LTE/WiMAX 2+ available roaming New OS update or software update (Communication mode according to the USB tethering network is also shown) ®...
Notification panel Press and hold l (Volume DOWN button) for at least one second You can check details of notification icons or start corresponding applications. In addition, ON/OFF setting Changing silent mode type icons are displayed. Set ON/OFF of the frequent-used functions readily.
Making a call Receiving a call If you receive a call by sync call, you can make a call while Home screen → [Phone] using other functions Dialpad screen is displayed. Receiving screen → [Accept] • If the call history screen appears, tap "DIALPAD" tab. Call starts.
Using Disaster Message Board au Disaster Countermeasure Disaster Message Board service enables you to register information of well-being from an area of distress via LTE au災害対策 (au Disaster Countermeasure) is an application with which you can use 災害用伝言板 (Disaster Message NET in case of large-scale disaster such as earthquake with Board), 緊急速報メール...
Using Emergency Rapid Mail ◎ Reception of Emergency Rapid Mail is notified by a Emergency Rapid Mail is a service that distributes special warning tone and vibration. It is not possible to Earthquake Early Warning or Tsunami Warning delivered change the warning tone. from the meteorological bureau or Disaster and Evacuation *Reception of Earthquake Early Warning is notified by a special Information delivered from the government or local public...
◎ The service is available only in Japan (it cannot be used Using Disaster Voice Messaging overseas). Service ◎ No information fee or communication charge is required for receiving Emergency Rapid Mail. Disaster Voice Messaging Service is a service which allows ◎...
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[完了 (Done)] → [送信 (Send)]/[再生 (Play)]/[保 存 (Save)] ◎ For use over Wi-Fi ® , it is necessary to carry out initial • To check a recorded voice message, tap "再生 setting over 4G (LTE/WiMAX 2+) network. (Play)". ◎ Voice message can be recorded for up to 30 seconds. •...
Using Disaster information You can check history of Disaster and Evacuation Information delivered by local government, disaster related information portal, etc. au災害対策 (au Disaster Countermeasure) menu screen → [災害関連情報 (Disaster related information)] Follow the onscreen instructions...
This symbol indicates the possibility of Safety Precautions CAUTION (*2) personal minor injury to a person or (*3) physical damage from improper use. Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly) *1 Serious injury: This refers to loss of sight, injury, burns (high- and low- temperature), electric shock, broken bones, injuries with residual aftereffects from poisoning, etc., and injuries ■...
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■ Precautions common to the main unit, The battery is built into the product and it is not user replaceable. For the exchanging battery, contact an internal battery, charging equipment, au au shop or Customer Service Center. Nano IC Card 04, and peripheral devices Be sure to read the following WARNING Be sure to read the following...
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Do not allow conductive foreign objects (metal If charging is not completed after the specified fragments, pencil leads, etc.) to come into contact charging time, stop charging. Failure to do so might with or get inside the connection terminal, earphone cause leakage of liquid, overheating, rupture or microphone terminal, etc.
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Do not place the product on rocky or tilting surfaces, When using the product with an earphone, etc. or do not charge the product in unstable places. inserted, increase the volume level a little by little Dropping the product may cause injury or damage. to adjust to the proper level.
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Sometimes, very rarely some people demonstrate Be sure to read the following WARNING symptoms such as temporary muscle spasms, loss of warnings before use. consciousness, etc. by watching repeatedly flickering screens. Those with a past history of this should Turn off the product or put it in Airplane mode before consult with a physician beforehand.
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■ DIGNO ® rafre (body) Do not bring the product close to magnetized objects such as cash cards, floppy disks, credit cards, Part Material Surface and prepaid cards. Doing so might result in loss of treatment recorded information. Exterior case (Display side)
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■ Internal battery ■ Charging equipment Be sure to read the following (The internal battery of the product is a WARNING lithium-ion battery.) warnings before use. The internal battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery Do not use at other voltages than the specified power before using the product.
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When unplugging the power plug of the specified Wipe off dust on the power plug. Failure to do so charging equipment from the power outlet, hold and might cause fire, burns or electric shock. pull the power plug. If you pull the cable, the cable When the specified charging equipment is not to be might be damaged.
■ Handling near electronic medical device Handling precautions or inside medical institutions These precautions are provided to prevent from faults and ensure that performance can be fully demonstrated. Be sure to read the following WARNING Thoroughly read these precautions to ensure correct use. warnings before use.
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● ● Do not use the product in extremely hot, cold or humid Use as far away as possible from land-line phones, TVs and places. radios. Use nearby might affect them. (Use within an ambient temperature range of 5℃ to 35℃ ●...
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● ● Never use modified au cell phones. Use of a modified Camera lens or inside of the display may mist over device violates the Radio Law. (dew formation) because of usage environment such as The product has acquired the certification of conformity with temperature or humidity.
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■ Coating on the back of the product ● Note that applying unnecessary force with the external connection terminal or the earphone microphone terminal ● The back of the product employs a coating technique called connected to the external device might cause damage. “Scratch Healing”...
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● ● Putting stickers or sheets (e.g. commercially available To avoid lowering the battery performance or decreasing protective films, peep prevention sheets) on the display battery life, do not store the product in the following might cause incorrect operation of the touch panel. conditions: ・...
■ Copyrights and rights of portrait Available Security Codes ● You are not allowed to copy, distribute, publish, modify The product has various security codes that you can use. or edit the data you shot, recorded or downloaded using The available security codes are as follows. Do not the product without consent of the copyright holder, except forget the various security codes that are set as they are for personal use, under the copyright law.
■ PUK code ● Lock No ("NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock") Example To use the "NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock" In case PIN code is locked, you can unlock it by entering of usage PUK code. Initial 1234 • PUK code is an eight-digit number given at the time of value purchase, which is printed on the back side of the plastic Make sure to change the initial value to your own code...
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<Please copy this section and use> 【Password entry field】 Google account ID Security (start screen) Lock: Lock No. @gmail.com Google account password Security (start screen) Lock: Password au ID account ID Security (start screen) Lock: Pattern au ID account password Facebook account ID Facebook account password...
Please note that the hand soap manufacturers are not involved in the Notes on MIL-STD-810G, waterproof testing and cannot guarantee, or be held liable for, the accuracy of the test results. and dustproof, and washing *5 MIL-STD-810G This product has a waterproof property equivalent to IPX5 Shock (Drop) Tested by dropping from approximately 1.22 m height and IPX8...
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Important items to remember before use How to close the earphone microphone terminal cover, external connection terminal cover, and card slot cover Make sure that the earphone microphone terminal cover, After stowing the cover hinge, ① press on the cover with the external connection terminal cover, and card slot cover are flat part of your finger.
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● Remove any water from the microphone and speaker, To wash the product, only use the household hand soaps used in our testing. Do not use any other hand soap especially if the water is making the sound unclear. ● Water droplets in the speaker may cause abnormal noise. (including industrial ones), bar soaps, detergents, bath powders, shampoos, rinses, body soaps, facial cleansers, If this happens, remove the water and dry the product...
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• Do not use the product in a bathroom for an extended period <In a kitchen> of time. The product is not moistureproof. You can use the product in the kitchen and other places where Keep the bathroom at or below a temperature of 40℃ and a water is used.
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After the product gets wet Speaker and microphone meshes After the product gets wet, drain water, and wipe the main unit Repeatedly washing the product may cause the speaker with a clean dry cloth. and microphone meshes to become clogged with hand soap In cold climates, water on the product may turn to frost.
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● Do not wash the product if it is cold or hot, as sudden Washing the product changes in temperature may allow water into the product. ● Remove any commercially available accessories, such as a Wash the product when it is at room temperature (about 25℃...
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Rinse the front and back, keys, and TV antenna until the lather completely disappears. (Pull out the antenna when washing it.) * While holding the product about 5 cm below a faucet or shower head, rinse the front and back, keys, and TV antenna with tap water (about 30℃...
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Remove water by referring to "Draining the Shake the product ① Hold the product firmly and shake it in the direction of product" (▶P. 51). arrows until water does not come out. Dry the product well and check that no water * When shaking the product, stay alert to your droplets are left.
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② Wipe drained water. * The strap hole, microphone, speaker, keys, earphone microphone terminal, external connection terminal, and card slot are particularly hard to drain water from. With those parts facing down, press them against the cloth to wipe off any water. Facing the speaker Facing the microphone down:...
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■ Precautions on charging The optional accessories are not waterproof or dustproof. Be sure to check the following points before and after charging. • Never charge the battery if the product is wet. Doing so might cause electric shock or short circuit resulting in fire, a fault or burns.
• Use of cell phones on board is restricted. Follow the ® Notes on using Bluetooth instructions of each airline. ® Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) function • The communication speed and connectable range vary depending on the distance between communication ®...
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® ® ® • Connections between the product and all other Bluetooth Bluetooth and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) functions of ® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) devices have not been the product use frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band. ® confirmed.
Notes on applications Notes on packet communication charge • Be sure to check the security of the application, then install it at your own risk. Some applications might cause • Since constant Internet connection is possible with virus infection, damage various data, and send out your the product, packet communication may be performed location information, usage history or personal information automatically by some applications, resulting in high...
Symptom What you should check Page Troubleshooting Cannot receive Is signal strong enough? P. 20 calls. Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, Is the product out of the service P. 20 area? check the following: Is the power turned on? P.
Symptom What you should check Page Updating Software or OS Cannot connect Is the product out of the service to the party and area or in an area where the signal P. 20 You can update the product to the most recent software for the phone beeps is weak? optimal performance and to get the latest enhancements.
to operate the product. If this happens, bring it to an au After-sales service shop or PiPit (not accepted by some shops). ■ When asking for repair Downloading software into the For repair, contact Keitai Guarantee Service Center. product to update During the Repairs will be done based on the terms of Update files can be downloaded from the Internet web site...
■ Performance parts for repair The Company retains performance parts for repair of the ◎ You can apply for membership only at the time of product main unit and its peripherals for 4 years after purchasing your au cell phone. discontinuation of production.
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■ After-sales service • The Application for the Internet acceptance, if "damage", "wet", "theft" and "loss" are eligible. In the case of If you are unsure about anything regarding after-sales spontaneous failure (not the cause damage, such as service, contact the following service contact. water wet, but does not power on, the screen does Customer Service Center (for service canceling not function or other), it will be accepted by phone for...
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Keitai Guarantee Service plus LTE Service Members Others Replacement mobile phone delivery service ◎ If you have a problem with your au cell phone, call us Free of Free of charge year charge to have a replacement one (of the same model and Spontaneous color ) delivered to your specified address.
Number of effective pixels: Approx. 2,000,000 pixels Main specifications In-camera ® Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n compatible Display Approx. 5.0 inches, Approx. 16,770,000 colors, function Transparent TFT ® ® Bluetooth Compatible Bluetooth standards Ver.4.1 720×1,280 dots (HD) function version compatible * Weight Approx.
® Bluetooth Supported DUN (Dial-Up Networking Specific Absorption Rate of Cell function Bluetooth Profile) profile Phone Frequency 2.4 GHz band bands The KYV36 model cell phone complies with Japanese Continuous Approx. 12 hours 30 minutes technical regulations and international guidelines regarding 1Seg exposure to radio waves.
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phone can be well below that indicated above. This is due ○ Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to automatic changes in the power level of the cell phone website to ensure it only outputs the minimum power required to http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/sys/ele/index.htm communicate with a base station.
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and Intellectual property rights other countries. ® ® Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office are product names of ■ Trademarks Microsoft Corporation in the United States. Company names and product names referred to in this QR code is a trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
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Morpho HDR is adopted for HDR (High Dynamic Range) Independent JPEG Group. technology. "Morpho HDR" is a trade mark of Morpho, Inc. "エントリーホーム” , "DIGNO", and "SMART SONIC RECEIVER" All other company names and product names are trademarks are registered trademarks of KYOCERA Corporation.
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■ Regarding Windows notations ■ Open Source Software Note that the existing license agreement takes priority for usage of The names of operating systems (Japanese versions) used in GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Library/Lesser General this manual are as follows. Public License (LGPL) included in software, software based on ®...
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■ Recording diagnosis and usage condition data KYOCERA Corporation asks for users' cooperation in order to improve the quality of products and services. KYOCERA Corporation records and saves data of failure diagnosis and the usage conditions (application usage by users, log related to error, detail information of application usage by users (specified functions, usage frequency, memory/battery status)) in the product in order to track and cope with diagnosis events such...
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For inquiries, call: Customer Service Center For general, charge, operations (toll free) Business hours 9:00~20:00 (7 days a week) From fixed-line phones: From au cell phones: 0077 - 7 - 111 area code not required PRESSING ZERO WILL CONNECT YOU TO AN OPERATOR AFTER CALLING 157 ON YOUR au CELL PHONE 濡れた状態での充電は、...
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