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Getting Ready
Basic Operation
au Disaster
Countermeasure
Safety Precautions
Appendix

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Ian
March 10, 2025

I want to hide my navigation keys

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

You can hide the navigation keys on the AU Basio by tapping the top area of the screen where the date, time, and battery icon are displayed.

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Summary of Contents for AU basio

  • Page 1 Basic Manual Contents Getting Ready Basic Operation au Disaster Countermeasure Safety Precautions Appendix...
  • Page 2: Preface

    ■"Instruction Manual" App Preface You can use the "Instruction Manual" app on the product to Thank you for buying the "BASIO" (simply called the confirm detailed operational procedures. "product" or "main unit" from here on). Certain functions can be directly activated from the Before using the product, be sure to read the "Basic...
  • Page 3: When Using The Product

    • When connecting to emergency services in Japan, use • Do not use a cell phone while driving a car or riding a au VoLTE (LTE network). You cannot connect through 3G motorbike or bicycle. It might cause a traffic accident.
  • Page 4: List Of Packaged Items

    • In a city area, use in a place where you do not bother List of Packaged Items people walking. • It is extremely dangerous to walk while looking at the Before your start using the product, make sure that you screen of the cell phone.
  • Page 5: Regarding Notations Used In This Document

    (Japanese) ● ご利用にあたっての IC Card Tray Ejecting Tool for ■ Note on key illustrations 注意事項 (Notes on BASIO (sample) usage) (Japanese) In this manual, keys are represented by simplified ● 本体保証書 (Warranty illustrations as shown below. for the main unit)
  • Page 6 Description Explanation C→[1][4] Press C. And tap " ", " ", ◎ Operations from the vertical display are mainly described. [1]→[Call] " ", then tap " " (Call) at the end. Menu items/icons/keys on a screen may be different from In sleep mode, F In sleep mode, press F.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Exemptions ..............32 Names and functions of parts ........7 Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly) ......32 Attaching/Removing au Nano IC Card 04 ....10 Handling precautions ........... 42 Attaching/Removing microSD memory card ....13 Notes on waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant Charging ...............
  • Page 8 After-sales service ............64 Main specifications ............67 Specific Absorption Rate of Mobile Phone ....69 Intellectual property rights ..........70...
  • Page 9: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready Names and functions of parts ③ ① ④ ② ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑱ ⑲ ⑫ ⑳ ⑬ Front keys ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ ⑰...
  • Page 10 ③ microSD memory card slot Display the Home screen or use for canceling sleep mode. Press and hold to activate "Google". ④ au Nano IC Card 04 slot ⑯ N MAIL key ⑤ Card slot cover Use E-mail/SMS. Blinks when an e-mail is received.
  • Page 11 Out camera (lens) Front keys Charging terminal Press each key in sleep mode to show the following screen. It is a terminal for using Desktop Holder (KYV32PUA) C : Dial pad screen or incoming/outgoing call history when charging. H : Start screen Photo light/Simple light N : Mail menu Built-in WiMAX 2+ antenna*...
  • Page 12: Attaching/Removing Au Nano Ic Card 04

    ◎ When the earphones (sold separately) are connected, damage. voice sound can be switched to the one via earphones • Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au Nano IC Card not using Smart sonic receiver. 04 or the IC card terminal inside the product.
  • Page 13 Attaching au Nano IC Card 04 You cannot use the product with an IC card other than au • When installing au Nano IC Card 04, be sure to use the Nano IC Card 04. supplied IC Card Tray Ejecting Tool for BASIO (sample).
  • Page 14 Nano IC Card 04 slot (upper) • When removing au Nano IC Card 04, be sure to use the After the tray is inserted, hook the IC Card Tray supplied IC Card Tray Ejecting Tool for BASIO (sample).
  • Page 15: Attaching/Removing Microsd Memory Card

    Remove au Nano IC Card 04, then insert the Confirm the direction of the microSD tray straight into the au Nano IC Card 04 slot memory card and slowly insert it into the (upper) slot until it clicks Insert a microSD memory card until you hear a click...
  • Page 16: Charging

    Removing microSD memory card Close the card slot cover Home screen→[Settings]→[Other settings] →[Storage]→[Unmount SD card]→[OK] ◎ Do not touch the terminal part of microSD memory card. Open the card slot cover ◎ Do not remove the microSD memory card forcefully. It may result in damage to the microSD memory card or the Slowly push the microSD memory card data loss.
  • Page 17 Common AC Adapter 05 (sold separately) is correctly connected. If the light keeps blinking, and insert it straight into the external stop charging and then contact an au shop or Keitai connection terminal of Desktop Holder Guarantee Service Center.
  • Page 18 Charging with specified AC Adapter (sold Common AC Adapter 05 (sold separately) separately)/DC Adapter (sold separately) Charging with Common AC Adapter 05 (sold separately)/Common DC Adapter 03 (sold separately) is explained. For information on the specified Common AC Adapter (sold separately)/Common DC Adapter External (sold separately), see "Introduction of related accessories"...
  • Page 19 Insert the power plug of Common AC Close the external connection terminal cover Adapter 05 (sold separately) into an outlet Pull out the power plug of Common AC (100 VAC to 240 VAC)/Insert the plug of Adapter 05 (sold separately) from the outlet/ Common DC Adapter 03 (sold separately) Pull out the plug of Common DC Adapter 03 into a cigarette lighter socket...
  • Page 20: Turning The Power On/Off

    ◎ If the product is forced shutdown and restarted, unsaved screen. The touch panel may not work properly. data will be erased. Do not force shutdown except when ◎ "au Easy Setting" can be set up later even though it is the product becomes inoperative. skipped.
  • Page 21: Making Initial Settings

    • Enter 8 – 32 characters with alphabets and numbers ◎ To change language from Japanese display, operate from combined. Home screen→[設定 (Settings)]→[その他の設定 (Other • If you already obtain au ID, set your au ID to the settings)]→[言語と入力 (Language & input)]→[言語 product. (Language)] →"English".
  • Page 22: Setting E-Mail

    After that, follow the onscreen instructions Changing your e-mail address to finish the settings N→[E-mail] [MENU]→[E-mail settings]→[Other settings] ◎ To set au ID only, from Home screen→[サポート [接続する (Connect)]→[Eメールアドレスの変 (Support)]→[au ID Setting]. 更へ (To Change E-mail address)] Tap the security code entry field and enter the security code→[送信...
  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    ■ Slide Basic Operation While your finger is gently touching the screen, trace it to the desired direction to move over. Using touch panel Operate directly touching display with your finger. ■ Tap/Double-tap Gently touch a screen and then ■ Flick immediately release your finger.
  • Page 24: Home Screen

    ■ Drag Using Home screen Keep touching an item or icon, trace Three Home screen layout patterns are provided on the it to the desired direction to move. product. You can choose from default icon-layout, "Phone and mail", and " Customizable". By default, the below icon-layout pattern is set.
  • Page 25 Changing Home screen layout pattern ◎ In this manual, operations from the default Home screen layout are explained. Home screen→[Settings]→[Home screen ◎ Downloaded applications will be added to the Home settings]→[Select layout pattern] screen. ◎ When there are new/unread E-mails or PC-mails, total A home layout pattern selection screen appears.
  • Page 26: Monitoring The Product's Status

    Icon Description Monitoring the product's status Signal strength/Signal condition (LTE/WiMAX Icons level 4/ out of range/ Notification icons appear on the left of the status bar, in communication LTE/WiMAX 2+ available*/ showing missed calls, new mail, operations in progress, etc., and status icons appear on the right, showing the in roaming (A communication method corresponding to a network is also displayed.) status of the product.
  • Page 27: Checking Your Own Phone Number

    Setting Airplane mode When Airplane mode is set, wireless functions are disabled ◎ You can also hide the notification panel by tapping the ® top area of the screen, where date, time and battery icon (telephone, packet transmission, wireless LAN (Wi-Fi are displayed.
  • Page 28: Making A Call

    Using Direct button Tap [OK] Saved contact screen appears. Home screen→Tap a registered direct button A contact screen appear. Making a call [Phone]/[SMS] Tap [Phone] to dial The phone number entry screen appears. • Tapping [ ] or [ ] switches displayed items of the •...
  • Page 29: Receiving A Call

    Italy, Moscow. or item. ◎ International call charges are billed together with monthly local call charges. ◎ For more information on au International Call Service, dial either of the following numbers: From au cell phones (toll-free): 157 (area code not required)
  • Page 30: Au Disaster Countermeasure

    6 lower. Registered information all au cell phones in specified areas simultaneously. can be viewed on any cell phones and PCs besides by au When you purchase the product, "受信設定 (Receive options)" cell phone users.
  • Page 31 ◎ Information from someplace other than your current location may be received. au災害対策 (au Disaster Countermeasure) ◎ KDDI is not liable for damages suffered by customers menu→[緊急速報メール (Emergency Rapid resulting from the service's information, lack or delay...
  • Page 32: Using Disaster Voice Messaging Service

    Receiving voice messages is notified on a pop-up screen or SMS. To listen to voice messages, receive (download) and play it. • When recipient uses a smartphone without au災害対策 (au Disaster Countermeasure) activated or au cell phone, SMS is sent.
  • Page 33: Using Disaster Information

    4G (LTE/WiMAX 2+) network. ◎ Voice message can be recorded for up to 30 seconds. ◎ Messages can be sent and received to or from au cell phones, other network operators' cell phones and PHS. ◎ Voice message may be difficult to hear if the media volume is low or Silent mode is set.
  • Page 34: Safety Precautions

    • Reproduction of the content of this manual in part or in Safety Precautions whole is prohibited. • The content of this manual is subject to change without notice. • Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual.
  • Page 35 *1 Serious injury: This refers to loss of sight, injury, burns (high- and low- ■ Precautions common to the main unit, temperature), electric shock, broken bones, injuries with internal battery, charging equipment, au Nano residual aftereffects from poisoning, etc., and injuries requiring hospital admission for treatment or long term IC Card 04, peripheral devices hospital attendance as an outpatient.
  • Page 36 Contact ignition, injury or a fault. an au shop or Keitai Guarantee Service Center. Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for If the wet product is charged, electric shock, short an extended period.
  • Page 37 Dropping the product may cause dropped or damaged the product, do not continue to use it in that state, and contact an au shop or Keitai injury or damage. Pay careful attention while vibrator Guarantee Service Center.
  • Page 38: Main Unit

    When using an AC adapter or external device, insert/ Turn off the product or put it in Airplane mode before remove the connector straight to/from the terminal. boarding an airplane. Use of cell phones on board Make sure the orientation of the connector. Unless it's is restricted.
  • Page 39 In case it is broken, do not touch the broken hardened treatment part. Doing so might cause injury by the broken part. glass Contact an au shop or Keitai Guarantee Service Lens for the camera PMMA resin Hard coating Center.
  • Page 40 C/H/N top light Do not place the product directly on sand at a beach, ■ IC Card Tray Ejecting Tool for BASIO (sample) etc. Sand or other small particles might get inside the microphone or speaker, causing the volume to...
  • Page 41 ■ Internal battery ■ Charging equipment (The internal battery of this product is a Be sure to read the following 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.
  • Page 42 Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the Do not use in places subject to direct splashing with body touch the connection terminals or the earphone water, pet urine or other liquids. Doing so might result microphone terminal. Doing so might cause electric in faults and injure resulting from overheating, fire, shock, injury or a fault.
  • Page 43 Do not disassemble or modify the au Nano IC Card 04. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault. Do not use or leave the au Nano IC Card 04 in hot places such as by the fire or a heater. Doing so might cause melting, overheating, fuming, loss of data or a fault.
  • Page 44: Handling Precautions

    Do not throw the au Nano IC Card 04 into a fire or heat Handling precautions it. Doing so might cause melting, overheating, fuming, loss of data or a fault. These precautions are provided to ensure that performance can be fully demonstrated. Thoroughly read these Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au Nano IC Card 04 or short-circuit it.
  • Page 45 - Main unit ● Do not forcefully press your fingernails, sharp objects or - au Nano IC Card 04 (attached to the main unit) hard objects against keys or display surface. Doing so ● Do not use in places subject to lots of dust or vibration.
  • Page 46 ● ● Never use modified au cell phones. Use of a modified Although the display used on the product is made using device violates the Radio Law. high-precision technology, some pixels (dots) might be lit or This product has acquired the certification of conformity with out at all times.
  • Page 47 Using such objects does not only hinder correct operation no longer needed to protect the environment and effectively of the touch panel, but also might cause scratching or use resources. Old product is collected at au shops and damage to the display. other places.
  • Page 48 To avoid lowering the battery performance or decreasing ● The au Nano IC Card 04 is lent to you by au. In case of battery life, do not store the product in the following loss or damage, the card will be replaced at your expense.
  • Page 49 ● Keep the IC (metal) part of your au Nano IC Card 04 clean. law. (Use of cell phones while riding a bicycle may also Wipe the card with a dry, soft cloth (such as for cleaning be punishable by law.) In addition, stay alert to the traffic...
  • Page 50: Available Security Codes

    * How to make backups: Store important data such as contacts data, music, shot photos and videos on microSD Example of To prevent unauthorized use of the au Nano IC memory cards. You can also send files as mail attachment usage Card 04 by third parties or transfer to your PC.
  • Page 51 ■ PIN code • PIN code is not reset by initializing the product. To prevent unauthorized use of the au Nano IC Card 04 by a third party, you can set the product to require PIN code <Please copy this section and use>...
  • Page 52: Notes On Waterproof, Dustproof And Shock-Resistant Properties

    *4 MIL standard conformity: Drop testing (in which the product is dropped Notes on waterproof, dustproof in 26 directions from a height of 1.22 m) was conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6-Shock defined by the U.S. Department and shock-resistant properties of Defense.
  • Page 53 • Do not open/close the external connection terminal cover Do not immerse the product in water with soap, detergent or or the card slot cover if the product or your hands are wet. bath salts in it. Do not insert an earphone (sold separately) when water Do not immerse the product in seawater, a swimming pool or remains in the earphone microphone terminal.
  • Page 54 • Avoid spraying the product with high-pressure water, as the Tips for comfortable use product is not designed to withstand high water pressure. Once the product gets wet, water may remain in gaps on the <Washing> product. Shake the product well to drain water. Especially You can wash the product under a mild flow (up to 6 liters per minute) of tap water at room temperature (5℃...
  • Page 55 In such case, contact an au shop near you. contains chlorine for disinfection. To wash the product, do not If any liquid other than plain water gets on the product use a brush, etc.
  • Page 56 It is recommended to replace the parts for maintaining waterproof property once every two years regardless of whether any abnormality is present. For information on part replacement, contact an au shop near you.
  • Page 57 ② Wipe drained water. ■ Draining water after wetting the product * The microphone, the speaker, the charging terminal As some parts of this product are not watertight, if you use the and the earphone microphone terminal are particularly product after it gets wet, water remaining in those parts might wet hard to drain water.
  • Page 58 ■ Precautions on charging The supplied and optional accessories are not waterproof/ 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 a fire, burns or a fault.
  • Page 59: Function

    ® multiple Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) access points near to the 3. If you are unclear on any points or are troubled by product or the same channel is being used. anything, contact an au shop or Customer Service Center.
  • Page 60 ® ® • The connections between this product and all other • Since Bluetooth and Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) functions use ® ® Bluetooth and Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) devices have the same frequency band, using the both functions at not been confirmed.
  • Page 61: Notes On Packet Communication Charge

    Cautions on using 5 GHz band Notes on applications ® Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) function of this product uses 5 GHz • Be sure to check the security of the app, then install it at your band. Using the 5.2 GHz band and 5.3 GHz band outdoors own risk.
  • Page 62: Appendix

    Introduction of related accessories ■ Desktop Holder (KYV32PUA) ■ Common AC Adapter 05 (0501PWA) (sold ■ au Carrying Case F Black (0105FCA) (sold separately) separately) ■ Common AC Adapter 03 (0301PQA) (sold ■ au Carrying Case G Black (0106FCA) (sold...
  • Page 63: Using Earphones

    Customer Service Center. Symptom What you should check Page ◎ Accessories on this page can be purchased from au online shop. Cannot turn on Is the internal battery charged? P. 14 Some accessories may not be purchased due to the availability.
  • Page 64 P. 9 Cannot hear/Hard Place your ear hole to the receiver. with finger etc.? P. 8 to hear the other Is an IC card other than au Nano P. 9 P. 10 party IC Card 04 inserated? Cannot use a...
  • Page 65: Updating Software Or Os

    • If you fail to update software, it may become impossible ® • Downloading software via Wi-Fi into the product to to operate the product. If this happens, bring it to an au update shop or PiPit (not accepted by some shops). ■ Notes Downloading and updating •...
  • Page 66: After-Sales Service

    ◎ Collected au cell phones by Replacement cell phone ◎ After updating software/major update, older version delivery service which you used before are recycled to cannot be reverted back.
  • Page 67: Warranty Card

    ■ au Nano IC Card 04 expands coverage for many troubles including malfunction, The au Nano IC Card 04 is lent to you by au. In case of theft and loss. For details of this service, refer to au loss or damage, the card will be replaced at your expense.
  • Page 68 Spontaneous Keitai Guarantee Service Center (for loss, theft, damage) failure Replacement Customer year or cell phone charge From a land-line phone/an au cell phone, later delivery recompense 1st: 5,000 0120-925-919 (toll free) Partially damage, service Business hours 9:00 - 21:00 (7 days a week)
  • Page 69: Main Specifications

    Main specifications Replacement cell phone delivery service Display Approx. 5.0 inches, Approx. 16,770,000 ◎ When you have trouble with your au cell phone, colors, Transparent TFT replacement cell phone (same model, same color) 1920×1080 dots (FHD) is delivered by calling to. Return your damaged cell Weight Approx.
  • Page 70 ® ® Dimensions Approx. 70mm×142mm×10.4mm Bluetooth Compatible Bluetooth standard Ver.4.0 (W x H x D) function version compatible ® Internal memory ROM: Approx. 16GB Output Bluetooth standard Class 1 RAM: Approx. 2GB Communication Within 10 m with no Number of effective pixels: Approx.
  • Page 71: Specific Absorption Rate Of Mobile Phone

    The Japanese technical regulations and with their intended use. international guidelines define the limits using a unit of *5 The profile supports part of car navigation systems. Refer to the au homepage for use. measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which represents the average amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the human.
  • Page 72: Intellectual Property Rights

    1.5 cm away from your body 版 (Full Instruction Manual)" (Japanese) available on the and also do not contain metal parts between the product au homepage or "Instruction Manual" app installed on the and your body. By doing this, this mobile phone complies product.
  • Page 73 Google and Google logo, Android and Android logo, Google Play WiMAX is a trademark of WiMAX Forum. and Google Play logo, Play Music, Play Music logo, Play Movies, ® ® Wi-Fi , WPA , Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo and Wi-Fi Protected Setup Play Movies logo, Gmail and Gmail logo, Google Maps and logo are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.
  • Page 74 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL "PhotoSolid", the function to avoid blurring still images, is a PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON- product of Morpho, Inc. "PhotoSolid" is a registered trade mark COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO of Morpho, Inc.
  • Page 75 ■ About Open Source Software ■ Regarding Windows notations This product includes software originating from third parties that is The names of operating systems (Japanese versions) used in subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Library/Lesser this manual are as follows. General Public License (LGPL) and different and additional copyright ®...
  • Page 76 0077 - 7 - 111 area code not required PRESSING ZERO WILL CONNECT YOU TO AN OPERATOR AFTER CALLING 157 ON YOUR au CELL PHONE For service canceling procedure in case of loss or theft (toll free) Business hours 24-hour (7 days a week) From fixed-line phones:...

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