Getting Started Parts & Functions.............. 6 USIM Card................7 SD Card................8 Charging Battery.............. 11 Power On/Off..............11 Libero3 User Guide Contents Making Initial Settings............ 12 Using a Google Account........... 14 Unlocking Screen...............17 Basic Operations Basic Operation..............20 Using Touchscreen............20 Silent Mode...............
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Handset Settings Handset Settings.............. 58 Data Usage Settings............59 Battery Settings...............60 Display Settings..............60 Sound Settings..............61 Security Settings..............61 System Settings..............63 Other Settings..............63 Warranty/Specifications/Customer Services Warranty & After-Sales Service........70 Specifications..............70 Customer Service.............. 71 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions............74 General Notes..............82...
Introduction About the User Guide Thank-you for purchasing this product. Before Using This Product Read "Quick Start" and "Safety Precautions" thoroughly for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions. Data communication ・Since constant Internet connection is possible with the product, data communication may be performed automatically.
Getting Started Parts & Functions.............. 6 USIM Card................7 SD Card................8 Charging Battery.............. 11 Power On/Off..............11 Making Initial Settings............ 12 Using a Google Account........... 14 Unlocking Screen...............17...
Parts & Functions Handset (Back/Side) Handset (Front) Part Description Part Description Camera Capture still images and video. Hear the other party's voice. Earpiece Mobile Use as a light when taking photos, etc. Front Light Use to shoot photos or videos of yourself. Camera Hear music/video audio, the other party's Speaker...
For USIM card handling, see following items. Insert USIM Card in USIM Card/SD Card Tray with IC chip (metal) facing down IC chip For USIM card handling, see SoftBank Website. https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/support/protect/usim/ (Japanese) ・Always keep the IC chip clean. ・Note orientation of notch.
SIM cards to be used with it. Pull USIM Card/SD Card Tray out of handset straight ・Some services, functions, etc. may have restrictions when an other-carrier SIM card is used. SoftBank Corp. does not guarantee operation whatsoever. ・For details on SIM unlocking, see SoftBank Website.
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Initializing SD Card Insert SD Card in USIM Card/SD Card Tray with terminals facing down In Home Screen, (Settings) Storage ・Note orientation of SD Card. ・Insert SD Card completely in USIM Card/SD Card Tray so it is not jutting upward. Insert USIM Card/SD Card Tray in handset, and then press in all the way straight Tap the SD Card...
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Unmounting SD Card Removing SD Card Always unmount SD Card before removing. Always unmount SD Card and power off first. ・When removing USIM Card/SD Card Tray, always use included SIM Removal Tool (complimentary sample). In Home Screen, (Settings) Storage Insert SIM Removal Tool in hole straight Pull USIM Card/SD Card Tray out of handset straight for SD card Remove SD Card from USIM Card/SD Card Tray...
Press and Hold Power Key (at least 2 seconds) Charging with AC Charger Be sure to use an AC Charger specified by SoftBank. For information on AC Charger and other peripheral devices, see Lock screen appears. SoftBank Website.
Making Initial Settings Don't copy When powering on the first time, an initial settings wizard appears for optionally making Wi-Fi, Google™ account, and other settings. Follow onscreen instructions to set items. Making Initial Settings Select language then START ・To copy data from another handset on which a Google account is set, Tap Next , then followonscreen...
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Set method for unlocking screen Select navigation style ALL SET ・ To not set a method for unlocking screen, Tap SKIP Settings are complete. Follow onscreen instructions to set Google Assistant/Voice Match/Google Pay Follow onscreen prompts to make other settings Check the privacy policy AGREE...
Using a Google Account Create account For myself Use a Google account and get more convenience with Google services. A Google account is required to use some services or fully use some applications. Google Account Cautions Be careful not to forget your Google account mail address or password.
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Enter password Enter password again (for confirmation) Set Google service Accept Next Account is created. Yes, I'm in ・ To not add a phone number, Tap Skip ・To add a phone number only for security protection, Tap More options . Continue by followingonscreen instructions. Next A Google account is created.
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Logging In with a Google Account Enter password Next In Home Screen, (Settings) Accounts ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Follow onscreen prompts Add account You are signed in to your Google Account. Google Window for logging in to a Google account opens. In window for add a Google Account, enter mail address Next...
Unlocking Screen Unlocking Screen Display is locked after a set period of inactivity. Alternatively, Press Power Key for manual screen lock. This saves battery power and prevents accidental Touchscreen When screen is locked, Power Key operation. Screen Lock After a period of inactivity, Display turns off to save battery Lock screen appears.
Basic Operation Using Touchscreen Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display. Operate with your Selecting Options and Navigating fingers on Display. Screens Tap items, icons, onscreen keys, etc. to open assigned items. Contact Display lightly and briefly. ・ Tap to go back to previous. Touch &...
Silent Mode Pinch/Spread Mute ringtones and other handset sounds to avoid disturbing Contact Display lightly, then close/widen fingers. others around you. Silent Mode Cautions Camera shutter, video start/stop tones, alarms, video/ music, etc. sound even in Silent mode. Using Silent Mode (Vibration) Press Volume Up Key/Volume Down Key Icon changes to , and handset enters Silent mode...
Airplane Mode Using Silent Mode (Mute) Disable all functions that emit signals. Handset remains powered on. Press Volume Up Key/Volume Down Key Using Airplane Mode Flick Status Bar down Quick Settings open. ・ For notifications, Flick Status Bar down Flick Icon changes to , and handset enters Silent mode Notifications Window down.
Text Entry Switching Character Types (Entry Modes) Keyboards In a text entry window, Tap Enter text with onscreen QWERTY keyboard by Tapping each character individually, or by using Glide typing feature and sliding finger from character to character (on by default). Touch &...
Updating Software Check whether updates are required via the Internet, and update as required. Before Updating Software Saved data may be lost depending on condition of handset (malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.). It is recommended that you back up important data before updating software.
Handset Interface Handset Screens............... 26 Status Bar................. 27 Using Notifications Window..........28 Using Quick Settings............28...
Handset Screens Navigation Bar Tap icons on Navigation Bar (Display bottom) for the Home Screen Layout following functions/operations. Item Description Item Description Flick down for Notifications Window. Status Bar Flick down using two fingers for Quick Return to previous screen. Appears as Settings.
Status Bar Main Status Indicators Status Bar appears at the top of Display. Notification Status Indicators appearing in Status Bar include the Indicators for new mail, etc. and Status Indicators for handset following. appear here. Indicator Description Status Bar Layout Bluetooth Connected ®...
Using Notifications Window Using Quick Settings Flick Status Bar down to open Notifications Window. Open Flick Notifications Window down to access Quick Setting. Tap Notification Indicators to check details. icons to toggle functions on/off, etc. Opening Notifications Window Opening Quick Settings Flick Status Bar down Flick Status Bar down Notifications Window opens.
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Quick Settings Layout Wi-Fi on/off Flashlight on/off Set Silent mode Bluetooth on/off ® Auto-rotate on/off Capture screenshot Capture video in current screen Do Not Disturb on/off Power-Saver on/off Automatic syncing on/off Location on/off Mobile data on/off Wi-Fi tethering on/off Airplane mode on/off Night Light on/off Screen lock Dark mode on/off...
Phone Placing/Answering Calls........... 32 Optional Services (Describe content as per instructions of each carrier)..............34 Phone Number..............36 Using Contacts..............37...
Emergency Call Cautions ・Enter area code first for calling landline numbers. Areas Where Usable Emergency calls from handset can be made only in SoftBank service areas. Airplane Mode Note that emergency calls cannot be made in Airplane mode.
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Answering Calls Flick up when call is arriving Handset dials number. Call begins when other party answers. Call begins. To end call, To end call, Call ends. Call ends. Calling the Emergency Number When the Phone's Screen is Locked Arriving Call Operations In Lock Screen, Flick up EMERGENCY CALL Enter...
Optional Services (Describe In-Call Screen Layout/In-Call Operations content as per instructions of each carrier) Optional Services The following optional services are available. Service Description Notify/Show Send or hide your number when placing Caller ID calls. Outgoing Show image registered for contact Call Barring/ Restrict incoming/outgoing calls according Show name/number of other party...
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Notify/Show Caller ID Network default Hide number Show number In Home Screen, (Phone) Caller ID is set. Settings Calls Call Settings open. Additional settings Caller ID...
Phone Number Using Outgoing Call Barring/Incoming Call Barring Checking Your Phone Number Restrict outgoing calls to specific numbers. ・When attempting to place call while outgoing/incoming calling is restricted, a message appears. Message may take time to appear in some areas. In Home Screen, (Settings) About phone...
Using Contacts Saving Contacts from Call Window Save phone numbers, mail addresses, etc. to Contacts. Save a number entered in call window directly to Contacts. In Home Screen, (Phone) Tap dialpad to Contacts Cautions enter number to save Add to a contact Create a new contact Enter items...
Sending Messages (+Message) Tap destination Sending New Messages In Home Screen, (+Message) Message window opens. ・To send to a phone number/email address not saved in contacts, Tap destination entry field at top of Display Enter phone number/email address create message. Tap message entry field Enter message New message...
Using Gmail Attaching Files Gmail is Google's webmail service. Use this service to exchange In mail composition window, Attach file email. Select where file is saved Select file to attach Creating/Sending Mail Save Mail Being Composed as a Draft (Send Later) In mail composition window, Save draft...
When opening a secured page, users must decide as their responsibility whether or not to open the page with use of TLS. SoftBank Corp. and the Certification Authorities Symantec Website Security G.K. and Cybertrust make no guarantees whatsoever to users regarding security of TLS.
Capturing Still Images/Videos Flick screen left/right to switch to "PHOTO" Viewfinder Capturing Still Images/Videos File Format for Still Images File format for still images is JPEG. File Format for Videos File format for videos is MPEG-4. Photo Viewfinder appears. Camera Cautions ・Alternatively, Tap the Camera mode type to switch.
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Capturing Videos To stop recording, In Home Screen, (Camera) Video recording stops and video is saved. Photo Viewfinder appears. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Flick screen left/right to switch to "VIDEO" Viewfinder Video Viewfinder appears. ・Alternatively, Tap the Camera mode type to switch. Aim Camera at subject Video recording starts.
Viewing Captured Still Images/ Videos (Photos) Showing Still Images/Videos Show captured or downloaded still images and videos. Type File Format Still image jpg, gif, png, bmp, webp, raw 3gp, mp4, avi, 3g2, 3gpp, 3gpp2, m4v, flv, Video f4vv, webm, mov, qt, ts, m2ts, mts, mkv In Home Screen, (Photos) Still image/video list opens.
Applications Other Ways to Set Required Permissions for Applications Setting Required Permissions for Setting Functions to Use for Each Application Applications In Home Screen, (Settings) Apps SEE ALL XX APPS Tap application Permissions Set the operation of applications when activating for the permissions Allow Deny...
Adding/Deleting Application Purchasing Paid Applications Download a variety of applications (free/paid) from Google Play. Change the setting of downloaded applications to enable manual or automatic updates. Log in to your Google account In Home Screen, (Play Store) beforehand. Installing Applications Many different kinds of applications can be installed on handset from Google Play (provided by Google Inc.).
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Updating Applications In Home Screen, (Play Store) Google Play appears. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. My apps & games Tap application to update Update The application is downloaded and installed. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Setting Application Updates Setting Automatic Application Updates In Google Play, Settings...
Connecting by Wi-Fi Tap access point Enter password CONNECT Handset supports Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). Access the Internet via a household Wi-Fi connection environment. Automatic Updates for Optimizing Wi- Fi Connection While using Wi-Fi, updates for optimizing connection may be received or applied automatically. Connecting Selected Access Points Handset is connected.
Using Bluetooth Function ® Connect to a Bluetooth -capable wireless phone, etc. for calls ® or to a hands-free device such as a headset. Hints Cannot use Bluetooth ® Is handset in Airplane mode? If in Airplane mode, Bluetooth function is disabled. Bluetooth function ®...
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Handset Settings Handset Settings.............. 58 Data Usage Settings............59 Battery Settings...............60 Display Settings..............60 Sound Settings..............61 Security Settings..............61 System Settings..............63 Other Settings..............63...
Handset Settings In Home Screen, (Settings) Handset Settings Customize operation of handset functions. Handset settings include the following items. Item Description Network & Make network and Internet settings for internet Wi-Fi, mobile networks, data usage, etc. Connected Make Bluetooth connection and other ®...
Data Usage Settings Enable Cellular Data In Home Screen, (Settings) Network & Data Usage Settings internet Date usage Mobile data Check amount of cellular data transfers and set limit on ・ Tap Mobile data to toggle on ( )/off ( usage.
Battery Settings Display Settings Battery Settings Display Settings Settable items are the followings. Make settings for Display brightness, Wallpaper, etc. Settable items are the following. Item Description Item Description Remaining Check battery and remaining usable time Brightness Set brightness of Display. battery (approximate).
Sound Settings Security Settings Sound Settings Security Settings Make ringtone, operation tones, and other sound and Set Screen lock, USIM Card lock, etc. Settable items are the notification settings. Settable items are the following. following. ・ Displayed items depend on the setting for Screen lock Item Description...
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Entering incorrect PIN three consecutive times activates PIN Lock. To cancel, Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) is required; contact Customer Service. Entering incorrect PUK ten consecutive times locks USIM Card, disabling handset. For recovery, USIM Card must be reissued at a SoftBank Shop (fees apply).
System Settings Other Settings System Settings Network & internet Set functions for language and text entry. Settable items are Make settings for Wi-Fi, mobile network, data usage, Airplane the following. mode, etc. Settable items are the following. Item Description Item Description Languages &...
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Notification & status bar Home screen & lock screen Make notification and Status Bar settings. Settable items are Change wallpaper and set Home Screen. Settable items are the the following. following. ・Available items depend on the setting for " Screen lock." Item Description Item...
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Privacy Accounts Make privacy settings. Settable items are the following. Create or add accounts. Make settings for syncing created or added accounts. Settable items are the following. ・ With some options, Tap Advanced to access. Item Description Item Description Accounts for Permission Added account appears on handset.
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Accessibility Digital Wellbeing & parental controls Set captions, magnification gestures, and other useful View and limit handset usage. Settable items are the accessibility functions. Settable items are the following. following. Item Description Item Description Set accessibility function to activate by TODAY Check handset usage time, etc.
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Google Make settings for Google services together at the same time. Settable items are the following. Item Description Make settings for recording walking and Account runningactivity, managing your weight, services etc. with services such as Google Fit™ and Google Play Instant. Make settings for your advertising ID.
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Maximum 4G: 0.28 W Output SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for any damages for user or third party resulting from lost opportunities to make 1 SoftBank SELECTION Micro USB charging AC Adaptor 1.0A a call, etc. due to breakage, malfunction, or trouble of [SB-AC18-MIMU] product.
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If you encounter any difficulties or are unsure of anything, contact customer service. SoftBank Customer Support ・From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 157 ・From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at 0800-919-0157 ・Business hours : Call 10:00am - 7:00pm / Chat 9:00am -...
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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions............74 General Notes..............82...
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Safety Precautions Handset, USIM Card, AC Charger (Sold Separately), SIM Removal Tool (Complimentary Sample) (Common) Read safety precautions before using handset. Observe precautions to avoid injury to self or others, or damage to property. Safety Precautions These indications show degree of risk from improper use. Do not use, store, or leave where heat reaches a high temperature or accumulates (e.g.
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Always power off handset or stop charging before entering anywhere flammable gas or dust may be generated. Use optional accessories specified by SoftBank. Ignition of flammable gas, etc. may cause explosion, fire, Using unspecified accessories may cause fire, burns, injury, etc.
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Handset Do not use damaged equipment. May cause fire, burns, injury, etc. Do not throw into a fire or apply heat. May cause fire, burns, injury, etc. Do not place on unstable surface (wobbling table, uneven surface, etc.). In particular, be careful handset is set to vibrate.
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For use at a hospital, follow the instructions of the institution. Do not shine Mobile Light or photograph with it flashing close to someone's eyes. Power off handset where its use is prohibited. In particular, keep adequate distance from Radio waves may affect operation of electronic equipment infants.
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May cause fire, burns, injury, etc. May also adversely affect the environment. Bring old handset where accepted such as a SoftBank Shop, or follow municipal instructions for recycling. If substance in Internal Battery leaks, do not let it get on your skin (face, hands, etc.) or clothes.
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AC Charger (Sold Separately) If skin abnormalities develop during use, immediately cease using handset and consult a doctor. Continuing use may cause itching, rash, eczema, or other Do not use AC Charger if cord is damaged. symptoms depending on your physical condition. For details on materials used, see "Material List."...
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Use with specified power supply and voltage. If splashed with water or other liquid (beverage, sweat, seawater, pet urine, etc.), Also, use AC Charger for overseas use when unplug from outlet immediately. charging abroad. Splashing can cause short-circuiting, causing fire, burns, Incorrect power supply and voltage may cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
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Material List ・Libero3 Part Material/Surface Treatment If skin abnormalities develop during use, Display Tempered glass/anti-smudge coating immediately cease using SIM Removal Tool and consult a doctor. Outer Case (Back), Power Continuing use may cause itching, rash, eczema, or other Key, Volume symptoms depending on your physical condition.
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・Replace if operating time shortens noticeably even after Handset charging or if it bulges. For details on replacement, contact a SoftBank Shop or Customer Services. ・Always charge where at an appropriate temperature (0°C to ・Do not press Display forcefully, and do not operate 50°C).
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Handset has received certification of compliance with Bluetooth ® technical standards as a specific wireless device based SoftBank is not responsible for any information which may be on the Radio Law as well as compliance with technical leaked during communication via Bluetooth ®...
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・SoftBank, SoftBank's equivalent in Japanese and the stations (requiring a license) and specific low-power radio SOFTBANK logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of stations (not requiring a license) for mobile identification SoftBank Group Corp. in Japan and other countries.
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Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for This (Japanese) Product (for Japan) ・World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emf "A001ZT" here refers to this mobile phone "Libero3" ・List of Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for radio waves by smartphone/3G model This mobile phone A001ZT meets Japanese technical https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/support/sar/...
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A About the User Guide............3 Adding/Deleting Application..........51 Airplane Mode..............22 Applications...............50 B Libero3 User Guide Index Basic Operation..............20 Battery Settings...............60 C Capturing Still Images/Videos......... 46 Charging Battery.............. 11 Connecting by Wi-Fi............54 Customer Service.............. 71 D Data Usage Settings............59 Describe content as per instructions of each carrier...
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S Safety Precautions............74 SD Card................8 Security Settings..............61 Sending Messages (+Message)......... 40 Silent Mode............... 21 Sound Settings..............61 Specifications..............70 Status Bar................. 27 System Settings..............63 T Text Entry.................23 U Unlocking Screen...............17 Updating Software............24 USIM Card................7 Using a Google Account........... 14 Using Bluetooth Function..........
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