Handset Parts Parts & Functions 1 Earpiece Handset Positions 2 Display 3 TV Antenna Location Handset Closed 4 Microphone 5 External Device Port (with Port Cover) 6 External Display 7 Small Light 8 Strap Eyelet 9 Headphone Port (with Port Cover) a Charging Terminals Keep handset closed when not in use.
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Handset Parts 4 Multi Selector (left) c f Power On/Off Key " Handset Keys Open Dialed Numbers. Long Press to Toggle Standby display. Long Press to activate/cancel IC Card Lock turn handset power off. . Keys are indicated in this guide as shown. 5 Mail Key B g # Key # .
Important AC Charger Usage Note full. Charging Battery Overseas . Fold back blades after charging. Do not . SoftBank is not liable for problems pull, bend or twist the cord. resulting from charging battery abroad. Advanced (Disabling USB Charge (P.1-24)
Charging Battery Charging Battery (In-Car Charger) In-Car Charger may be purchased Connect In-Car Charger Important In-Car Charger Usage Notes separately. . With arrows up, insert connector until . Disconnect Charger before leaving vehicle it clicks. to prevent charging with engine off. Cigarette Lighter Socket .
Power On Handset initiates Network Information Follow these steps when powering on retrieval when %, a, B or A is pressed 831SH s for the first time: for the first time. " (Long) . After Power On Graphic, follow the steps below.
Display & Indicators Display Information Standby Softkeys Information window opens at the bottom Functions/operations assigned to B, % Indicators for Missed Calls, new mail, etc. and A appear at the bottom. Indicators (signal strength, battery strength, active functions, etc.) appear. Indicator Area Information Window...
Display & Indicators Indicators [ Basic Status [ Function Status Display Indicators Descriptions based on Standard Menu. k, l and j indicate line type in Dual F Active S! Application Mode (P.1-21). 1 g International roaming in progress < Paused S! Application 2 k Signal strength g Music playback in progress Battery strength (%...
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Display & Indicators [ Notifications [ Transmissions [ Settings C Unread mail l SSL browsing in progress B Unread Delivery Report 1 [ Offline Mode active A Waiting packet transmission (3G) Answer Phone active & message 2 L Answer Phone active b Waiting packet transmission (GSM) recorded C Receiving mail...
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Display & Indicators [ Warnings External Display Date & Time External Display Indicators . Press H to toggle Clock view. 1 2 3 4 5 [ Basic Status 1 W Message delivery failure 1 a Signal strength S! Information Channel info 2 2 Battery strength reception failure 3 E Decoration Call transmission failure...
Accessing Functions Accessing Functions Use the following methods as needed. Main Menu Quick Operations Select menu Enter numbers items Enter numbers to access functions. To activate functions, press the Repeat menu item selection. corresponding key. Use shortcuts ■Shortcuts ■Key Shortcut ■Standby Shortcuts Long Press B, g or A to access Access assigned functions...
Accessing Functions Main Menu Tabs Main Menu Items Menu Item Selection . Menus/lists in a single window appear in Messaging Open/create messages, etc. separate tabs; use f to toggle tabs. Yahoo! Keitai Browse the Internet Use S! Applications S! Appli including games Watch/record TV programs Capture images or record...
Accessing Functions Shortcuts Menu & Key Shortcut Long press| S % Shortcuts Menu Key Shortcut In Standby, Long Press B, A or g to Access assigned functions via Shortcuts menu. access assigned functions. Open S! Mail Composition window Open Yahoo! Keitai menu Open PC Site Browser menu Create new Phone Book entries From Appli S %...
Accessing Functions Toggling Active Functions (Multi Job) To toggle active windows, ) Multi Job Feature Using Multi Job In a function window, ' Access a function in Shortcuts menu while another is active. In text entry/dial windows, Long Press '. While browsing the Internet ②...
Accessing Functions Standby Shortcuts Use g to specify target Paste shortcuts to functions, files, folders, Toggling Sheets location S % etc. to Standby for easy access. Toggle sheets to use Standby shortcuts Saving Shortcuts to Standby Saving from Menu/Window and widgets pasted on each sheet. .
Accessing Functions Using Simplified Menus (Simple Menu) [ Menu Items Simple Menu Features Activating Simple Menu Received Msg., Create Msg., & (Long) Activate Simple Menu to reduce available Drafts, Templates, Sent Messaging handset functions and simplify menus. Messages, Unsent Msg., Create SMS Phone Book, Add New Entry, Play Messages, Answer...
. Refrain from use that interrupts the flow of pedestrian or vehicle traffic. When Manner Mode is Active . Ringtones and other sounds are muted. . 831SH s vibrates for transmissions/alerts. . Shutter click still sounds at fixed volume. . Offline Mode is set. Canceling Manner Mode...
Enter current Handset Code Changing Handset Code . Write down Security Codes. . Do not reveal Security Codes. SoftBank is Enter four to eight digits for new Handset Code. not liable for misuse or damages. % S Settings S % Handset 9999 by default;...
Basic Tools My Details & Basic Tools My Number Keypad Lock Pen Light % S 0 Lock handset keys and prevent accidental With handset closed, H (Long) operation/function activation. % (Long) . Mobile Light illuminates. . Keypad Lock activates. H S Mobile Light goes out .
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Basic Tools Battery Meter Phone Help Indicator Descriptions % S Tools S % S f Access this handy guide to handset Check active indicators and their settings and key functions/shortcuts. descriptions. (Status Icon List) Clocks/Gauges % S Tools S % S f ' (Long) Battery Meter S % Doc./Rec.
. Double Number requires a separate contract and basic monthly fee. . While abroad, any Line B messaging charges are applied to Line A. . For more information, contact SoftBank Mobile Customer Center, General Information (P.15-39). Two Phone Numbers & Two Mail Addresses Activating Double Number Make sure signal is stable.
Double Number Modes Activate A Mode to use Line A only, B Mode to use Line B only, or Dual Mode to use both accounts. Receive Calls to Line A Only Receive Calls to Line B Only . Place calls or send messages via Line A. .
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Double Number Switching Modes Receive Calls to Both Accounts ! (Long) Dual . Place calls or send messages via Line A (or the account of record for Phone Mode Enter Handset Code S % Book entries or Call Log records) by default; toggle accounts as required. Select mode S % Phone Book Entries Messaging...
Additional Functions USB Charge Standby Shortcut f Connectivity Disabling USB Settings Reversing icon Move Focus(Reverse) Charge Charge Disable selection order . To cancel, select Move Focus(Order). with A Information Sheet Settings ChangeSheetName See below Phone See below Editing sheet Renaming Opening List Manually names Select sheet...
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Additional Functions Mode Battery Meter Settings In Phone menu, Display Settings In Phone menu, Mini Battery Select pattern Mode Settings See below . For patterns other than Clock & Battery, indicators Selecting a Handset Mode Changing battery appear in turn. To change interval, press B. Changing handset Select mode strength indicator...
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Additional Functions Double Number [ All Modes Omitting Handset Settings In Phone menu, Double Code entry when Number Password Entry switching modes Enter Handset Code Settings In Phone menu, Double Renaming Double Number Mode Name Select Number modes mode Enter name Select icon [ A Mode &...
Troubleshooting Battery Meter --- appears . Calculating time; not a malfunction. 100% does not appear . This is by design; not a malfunction. Battery runs out faster . A low ambient temperature reduces battery time. . An older battery may run out faster. Remaining time changes suddenly .
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