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  • Page 1 203SH User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Introduction.................3 Getting Started Package Contents............... 6 Parts & Functions.............. 6 Battery Cover Installation..........8 USIM Card Installation............9 Handset Memory & SD Card..........10 203SH User Guide Contents Charging Handset..............15 Power On/Off..............17 Touchscreen Operations........... 18 Basic Operations Basic Operations............... 22 Applications...............24 Handset Phone Number............
  • Page 4 Music & Images Music & Images..............72 Music Files (Music)............72 Still Images & Video (Gallery)......... 73 Still Images & Video (Album)...........73 Connectivity Wi-Fi...................76 Tethering Option.............. 78 Bluetooth ................ 79 ® Global Services Global Roaming..............84 Calling from Outside Japan..........85 Settings About Settings..............90 Sound Settings..............91...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing SoftBank 203SH. Before You Begin ・SoftBank 203SH is referred to as "handset" in this guide. ・Read "Quick Tips" (in お願いとご注意) and this guide thoroughly beforehand for proper usage. ・Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Package Contents............... 6 Parts & Functions.............. 6 Battery Cover Installation..........8 USIM Card Installation............9 Handset Memory & SD Card..........10 Charging Handset..............15 Power On/Off..............17 Touchscreen Operations........... 18...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents Parts & Functions Package Contents Handset Parts ・Handset (SoftBank 203SH) (Battery is built into handset.) ・AC Charger (SHCEJ1) ・クイックスタート (Japanese) ・お願いとご注意 (Japanese) with English "Quick Tips" ・Warranties (Japanese) for handset and AC Charger Name Description Earpiece Hear other party's voice through this.
  • Page 9 Handset Keys Name Description External Shoot photos or videos. Name Description Camera Infrared Activate/cancel Screen lock. Long Press Transfer files using Infrared. Port for power on/off or phone options. (Power Key) Mobile Decrease Volume. In Welcome sheet (lock Use as a flashlight or camera flash. screen) or 3-Line Home, Touch &...

  • Page 10: Battery Cover Installation

    Battery Cover Installation Protective Sheet Cautions Under Protective Sheet Removing Battery Cover There are Battery and precision parts under Protective Sheet. Do not peel, damage or subject it to impact; may Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it cause malfunction, overheating, ignition, electric shock, cools down after powering off.

  • Page 11: Usim Card Installation

    USIM Card Installation Replace Battery Cover USIM Card is an IC card containing customer and authentication information, including handset number. Inserting USIM Card Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it cools down after powering off. Do not touch Protective Sheet ・Align at Power Key side, then firmly press down along edges.

  • Page 12: Removing Usim Card

    Handset Memory & SD Card Removing USIM Card Handset supports SD Card up to 64 GB. Some SD Cards may Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it not operate properly. cools down after powering off. Do not touch Protective Sheet In addition to SD Cards, use handset memory as storage for while handset is hot;...
  • Page 13 Inserting SD Card Formatting SD Card Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it When using a new SD Card for the first time, format it on cools down after powering off. Do not touch Protective Sheet handset before trying to save images, music, etc.
  • Page 14 Unmounting SD Card Enter Operation Password Always unmount SD Card before removing it. In application sheet, (Settings) ・If Operation Password is unset, follow onscreen prompts. Erase everything microSD & phone storage Handset erases all SD Card files. ・When finished, SD Card is mounted. Unmount microSD Unmount microSD changes to...
  • Page 15 Removing SD Card Formatting Handset Memory Always power off beforehand. If handset is hot, wait until it Formatting deletes all handset memory files. cools down after powering off. Do not touch Protective Sheet ・Charge handset while formatting or charge it adequately while handset is hot;...
  • Page 16 Handset Memory & SD Card Usage Notes Enter Operation Password General Handset memory files and SD Card files may be lost/altered accidentally. Keep a copy of important information in a separate place. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for any damages resulting from accidental loss/alteration of information.

  • Page 17: Charging Handset

    Charging Handset Close Port Cover Battery is built into handset. AC Charger, Desktop Holder (optional accessory), Micro USB Cable (optional accessory), Micro USB Charging Adapter (optional accessory) and In-Car Charger (optional accessory) ・Close Port Cover firmly. Debris trapped between gasket and are not water or dust proof.

  • Page 18: Desktop Holder

    Desktop Holder Remove handset and then Micro USB plug from Desktop Holder, Use AC Charger (SHCEJ1) with Desktop Holder (SHEEV1; then unplug AC Charger and retract blades optional accessory). ・To remove handset, tilt it toward you while holding Desktop Holder. USB Charging Connect handset to a PC with Micro USB Cable (SHDDL1;...

  • Page 19: Power On/Off

    Power On/Off Lithium-ion Battery This product requires a lithium-ion battery. Lithium- Power On ion batteries are recyclable. To recycle a used lithium- ion battery, take it to any shop displaying the recycling symbol. ・To avoid fire or electric shock, do not short-circuit or disassemble Battery.

  • Page 20: Touchscreen Operations

    Touchscreen Operations Power Off Touch Display to select menu items, open functions, scroll pages, etc. (Long Press) Tap item or key to open or execute corresponding function/ operation. Power off Touch & Hold Touch item for 1+ seconds (handset vibrates) to move icon, open menu, etc.
  • Page 21 Flick Flick to toggle sheets, pages, etc. Pinch/Spread Pinch or Spread to zoom in or out on images, maps, etc. Calibrating Touchscreen Calibrate Touchscreen to improve response. Hold handset normally during calibration. In application sheet, (Settings) Device info Adjust touch panel Tap center of each circle...

  • Page 23: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Basic Operations............... 22 Applications...............24 Handset Phone Number............ 25 Mobile Manners..............26 Text Entry.................27 Google™ Accounts............29 Google Play™..............31 Security Codes..............33 USIM PIN................34 Screen Lock............... 35 File Backup................ 35 Software Updates.............36...

  • Page 24: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Handset Navigation Tap item, icon, key, etc. to open menu/window or execute Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen) corresponding function/operation. ・ Tap to go back/escape. After a period of inactivity, Display goes completely dark to extend battery time (Screen lock active). To cancel Screen lock, Press to open Welcome sheet (lock screen) first.

  • Page 25: Action Bar

    Action Bar Quick Tool Box EX Current menu/window title appears on Action Bar (Display Shake handset left or right twice to open Quick Tool Box EX; top). Tap icons to the right of title to access frequently used access applications/functions easily. functions.

  • Page 26: Applications

    Applications Handset & Display Orientation Rotate handset 90 degrees; Display orientation changes Activating Applications accordingly. ・Landscape orientation may be unavailable in some windows. In application sheet, Tap application Capturing Screenshots Long Press at the same time. Application activates. ・ Open captured screenshots from Photo in Contents ・If confirmation (authentication prompt, selection, caution,...

  • Page 27: Handset Phone Number

    Handset Phone Number Using Application Use History My Phone Number In application sheet, In application sheet, (Settings) Profile Application usage history (a list of recently used applications) appears. ・ Profile opens. appears before names of active applications. ・Handset number appears in Own phone number field. Tap application Application activates.

  • Page 28: Mobile Manners

    Mobile Manners Saving User Information to Profile Manner Mode In application sheet, (Settings) Profile Mute ringtones and other handset sounds to avoid disturbing others around you. ・Camera shutter, video recording tones, etc. still sound even in Manner mode. In Welcome sheet (lock screen) or 3-Line Home, Touch & Hold Profile opens.

  • Page 29: Text Entry

    Text Entry 12-Key Keyboard Layout Keyboards Use onscreen keyboards for text entry. In 12-key Keyboard, multiple characters are assigned to each key. In QWERTY Keyboard, a single letter is assigned to each key. ・Tap a text entry field for keyboards. ・Text entry descriptions are for iWnn IME - SH edition.

  • Page 30: Switching Entry Modes

    Switching Entry Modes Alphabet In 12-key Keyboard, to enter Keitai in Half Alphabet: to toggle Half Numeric, Kanji, and Half Alphabet modes. Alternatively, Flick left/right to toggle these modes. To use other entry modes: Confirm Half Alphabet mode is selected ( on Status Bar) In a text entry window, Change input mode...

  • Page 31: Google™ Accounts

    Google™ Accounts Flick Input Create a Google Account to use Google services. A Google In 12-key Keyboard, Flick key for target character (instead of Account is required to fully use some services and Tapping it repeatedly). applications/functions. ・Touch & Hold a key for guide; Flick toward target character to enter.
  • Page 32 Enter mail address Enter shown characters (distorted) ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts. ・If shown characters are unreadable, enter a character then ; other distorted characters appear. Enter password Tap Re-type password field Re-enter password Not now A Google Account is added. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

  • Page 33: Google Play

    Google Play™ Signing in to a Google Account Download applications in Google Play. Sign in to your Google If an application requires a Google Account, Add a Google Account beforehand. Account appears. Sign in to use the application. Installing Free Applications In Add a Google Account, Existing In application sheet,...
  • Page 34 Google Play Cautions Updating Installed Applications Application Installation Disclaimer Download and install applications on this handset via In application sheet, (Play Store) Google Play (developed by Google Inc.) at your own risk. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not responsible for user installed application content (quality, reliability, legality, appropriateness, accuracy, etc.) or malfunctions installed applications may cause (due to viruses, etc.).

  • Page 35: Security Codes

    Security Codes Setting Operation Password Do not forget Operation Password; write it down if necessary. Operation Password & Center Access Code In application sheet, (Settings) Other settings Center Access Code (Network Password; 4-digit code in Lock & Security contract) is required to use Optional Services from landlines or subscribe to fee-based information.

  • Page 36: Usim Pin

    USIM PIN PIN Cautions 9999 by default; enable USIM card lock to restrict handset Entering incorrect PIN three consecutive times activates use. PIN Lock. To cancel, Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) is required; contact SoftBank Customer Support, General Information. Entering incorrect PUK ten consecutive times Enabling USIM Card Lock activates PUK Lock, disabling handset.

  • Page 37: Screen Lock

    Screen Lock File Backup After a period of inactivity, Display goes completely dark to File Backup (Handset to SD Card) extend battery time (Screen lock active). Screen lock prevents accidental Touchscreen operation. Back up handset files (Address Book contacts, sent/received messages, bookmarks, etc.) to SD Card.

  • Page 38: Software Updates

    Software Updates Battery & Memory Battery Strength Software Updates Backup stops if Battery runs low. Confirm battery charge beforehand. At specified time, handset automatically checks for/downloads firmware updates as required. To update firmware manually: Memory Status microSD backup requires 11 MB of free space in handset system memory.

  • Page 39: Handset Interface

    Handset Interface Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen) Basics.......38 3-Line Home Basics............39 Status Bar................. 40 Notifications Window............41 Customizing Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen).....42 Customizing 3-Line Home..........43 Watching One Seg, Videos or YouTube while Using Applications (Another View)..........45...

  • Page 40: Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen) Basics

    Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen) Activating Applications Basics Activate Camera, Phone or Mail from Welcome sheet (lock screen). Welcome sheet (lock screen) appears at power on or when is Pressed while Display is completely dark ・Change assigned applications as needed. (Screen lock active). From Welcome sheet (lock screen), cancel Screen lock, activate an application such as Phone or Mail, etc.

  • Page 41: 3-Line Home Basics

    3-Line Home Basics Widget Sheet Layout 3-Line Home consists of application sheet, widget sheet and shortcut sheet. Most operations start here. Access applications and widgets, save frequently used applications to shortcut sheet, change handset settings, etc. Toggling Sheets Flick left/right to toggle these sheets. Handset status/notifications appear here.

  • Page 42: Status Bar

    Status Bar Notification Indicators Indicators (new message notification, handset status, etc.) Notification Indicators appear on the left. appear at the top of Display. Indicator Description Layout Functions Guide (Drag Status Bar down and open from Notifications Window) Urgent News Call in Progress Call on Hold Missed Call New Answer Phone Message...

  • Page 43: Notifications Window

    Notifications Window Status Indicators Open notifications, confirm handset status or change various Status Indicators appear on the right. settings. Opening Notifications Window Drag Status Bar down Indicator Description Battery Strength Charging Signal Strength No Signal 4G Data in Use Notifications Window opens. 3G Data in Use ・...

  • Page 44: Customizing Welcome Sheet (Lock Screen)

    Customizing Welcome Sheet (Lock Setting Keys Screen) Set Wallpaper for Welcome sheet (lock screen) or select Screen lock option. Setting Wallpaper Flick Wallpaper left/right to toggle preset images. Toggle Manner mode options. To replace with other still images: Toggle Wi-Fi on/off. Toggle GPS positioning on/off.

  • Page 45: Customizing 3-Line Home

    Customizing 3-Line Home Follow onscreen prompts to select image Save Set Wallpaper, move icons/widgets or add shortcuts/widgets to wallpaper to corresponding sheets. Wallpaper is set. Setting Wallpaper Selecting Screen Lock Option In 3-Line Home, Drag down In application sheet, (Settings) Other settings Menu opens.

  • Page 46: Adding Shortcuts

    Moving Icons/Widgets Adding Shortcuts Add an application shortcut. In 3-Line Home, Touch & Hold icon/widget In shortcut sheet, (設定しよう) appears at upper right of icon/widget. Drag to target location Setting Release to place icon/widget. ・To a folder: Drag icon to target folder. Application Tap application Shortcut is added to shortcut sheet.

  • Page 47: Watching One Seg, Videos Or Youtube While Using

    Watching One Seg, Videos or Adding Widgets YouTube while Using Applications (Another View) Add Album, Analog clock, etc. Using Another View In 3-Line Home, Drag down ・May be unavailable depending on current application window. Menu opens. Add widget Another View playback window appears with shortcuts. ・Tap shortcut to activate application.

  • Page 49: Phone

    Phone Calling................48 Optional Services..............49 Address Book..............54...

  • Page 50: Calling

    Calling To end the call, End call See below to dial directly or answer calls. (Handset does not support Video Call.) Placing Calls (Phone) on Navigation Bar Call ends. ・After calls to/from unsaved numbers, save to Address Book confirmation appears. Follow onscreen prompts. Answering Calls Call Window opens.

  • Page 51: Optional Services

    Optional Services Emergency Location Report Use these SoftBank Optional Services: Using SoftBank 3G handset for emergency calls (110, 119 or 118) automatically reports handset location to corresponding agency (police, etc.). Optional Services ・Location Report does not incur registration/transmission fees. Service Description ・Location/signal conditions affect positioning accuracy.

  • Page 52: Call Forwarding

    Call Forwarding Call Forwarding is set. In application sheet, (Settings) Call Voicemail In application sheet, (Settings) Call Call settings opens. Voicemail/divert Call settings opens. Voicemail/divert Voicemail/divert menu opens. Voicemail/divert menu opens. Settings/stop Settings/stop Divert menu opens. Always No answer Voicemail Divert menu opens.

  • Page 53: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting Group Calling Requires separate subscription. Requires separate subscription. In application sheet, (Settings) Call During a call, Add Call Call settings opens. Enter number Call Other service settings When call connects, Merge calls Group Calling starts. Caller ID Other service settings opens. In application sheet, (Settings) Call...

  • Page 54: Call Barring

    Call Barring Bar outgoing calls Bar incoming calls Tap option Restrict outgoing/incoming calls and SMS messages. ・Call Barring requires Center Access Code (Network Password). ・Call Barring settings will be locked if incorrect Center Access Code (Network Password) is entered three times consecutively when making a setting.
  • Page 55 Optional Services Operations Rejecting Calls with No/Undisplayable Caller ID Setting Missed Call Notification or from Payphones Activate this function for records of calls missed when In Call barring menu, Reject call Number not sent handset is off/out-of-range. Initiate Voicemail then follow Payphone Unavailable these steps:...

  • Page 56: Address Book

    Address Book Dialing from Address Book Save phone numbers, mail addresses and other information (birthdays, nicknames, etc.). Set ringtones for each contact as needed. In application sheet, (Address Book) Adding New Contacts In application sheet, (Address Book) Address Book opens. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.

  • Page 57: Messaging & Browser

    Messaging & Browser Messaging................56 Sending S! Mail/SMS............56 Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS........ 58 Opening Received S! Mail/SMS........60 Creating/Sending Gmail............60 Opening Received Gmail........... 61 Using Internet Mail............62 Web Browsing (Browser)..........64...

  • Page 58: Messaging

    Messaging Sending S! Mail/SMS S! Mail Wi-Fi Connection Setup (upon First Use of Mail) Exchange messages with S! Mail-compatible SoftBank handsets and e-mail compatible devices (other mobiles, PCs, etc.) Send/receive S! Mail using Wi-Fi. When using Mail (S! Mail/ beyond SMS character entry limit; attach media files. SMS) for the first time, complete Wi-Fi connection setup as follows.
  • Page 59 Sending S! Mail (Send) on Action Bar To send S! Mail to a number/address saved in Address Book: (Mail) on Navigation Bar S! Mail is sent. ・Handset saves failed S! Mail messages to Unsent Folder; automatically attempts redelivery up to two times. Folder list appears.

  • Page 60: Opening & Replying To S! Mail/Sms

    Opening & Replying to S! Mail/SMS Sending SMS Handset retrieves S! Mail/SMS messages automatically; set To send SMS from sent/received mail records: manual retrieval as needed. Opening New S! Mail/SMS (Mail) on Navigation Bar When message arrives, handset responds with ringtone/ Vibration/Notification Lamp, and appears.

  • Page 61: Retrieving Complete Messages

    Important Message Retrieval Notes Replying to S! Mail/SMS Retrieval System By default, complete message including attachments is (Mail) on Navigation Bar retrieved; transmission fees may apply depending on subscribed price plan. Automatic Message Deletion If Inbox is full, handset automatically deletes oldest received messages, opened/unprotected ones first.

  • Page 62: Opening Received S! Mail/Sms

    Opening Received S! Mail/SMS Creating/Sending Gmail Use Google's webmail service. Sign in to a Google Account Opening S! Mail/SMS beforehand. To open received messages: Creating/Sending Gmail (Mail) on Navigation Bar In application sheet, (Gmail) Folder list appears. Inbox opens. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts. Tap folder in Inbox Message list appears.

  • Page 63: Opening Received Gmail

    Opening Received Gmail Gmail Composition Operations Adding Cc/Bcc Recipients Gmail groups all related messages by subject. (Conversation View) In Mail Composition window, Add Cc/Bcc Add recipient Opening New Gmail Attaching Files When Gmail message arrives, handset responds with ringtone and Vibration, and appears.

  • Page 64: Using Internet Mail

    Using Internet Mail Opening Gmail Adding Accounts In application sheet, (Gmail) Check usernames (user IDs), passwords, server names, etc. of your Internet Mail accounts beforehand. In application sheet, (Email) Inbox opens. Tap conversation (subject) Account setup menu opens (if no account is set up). Follow onscreen prompts to set up account Internet Mail setup is complete.

  • Page 65: Opening Internet Mail

    Creating/Sending Internet Mail Opening New Internet Mail When Internet Mail message arrives, handset responds with ringtone and Vibration, and appears. In application sheet, (Email) Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window Inbox opens. Notifications Window opens. Tap message notification Mail Composition window opens. Message window opens.

  • Page 66: Web Browsing (Browser)

    Web Browsing (Browser) Adding Bookmarks View Internet sites in Browser. (Browser) on Navigation Bar Using Browser Upon activating Browser, Quick toolbox guidance appears by default. ・ To disable it thereafter, Tap Don't show again ) and Close Browser activates. Open target webpage Add bookmark (Browser) on Navigation Bar Add bookmark window opens.
  • Page 67 Opening Bookmarks Using History (Browser) on Navigation Bar (Browser) on Navigation Bar Browser activates. Browser activates. Bookmark list Bookmark list Bookmark window opens. Bookmark window opens. Tap bookmark HISTORY Corresponding webpage opens. History list appears. Tap item (such as Today Tap record Corresponding webpage opens.

  • Page 68: Searching For Information

    SSL & TLS Saving Webpages Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) are encryption protocols that secure Internet (Browser) on Navigation Bar transmissions of important/sensitive information such as credit card numbers and corporate secrets, providing protection against online threats (eavesdropping, falsification, impersonation, etc.).

  • Page 69: Camera

    Camera Photo Camera..............68 Video Camera..............69...

  • Page 70: Photo Camera

    Photo Camera Photo Viewfinder Operations Adjusting Brightness Capturing Photos Drag up/down for Brightness Scale Capture JPEG images. Adjusting Zoom ・Captured photos are saved to handset memory by default. Drag left/right or Pinch/Spread for Zoom Slider ・Zoom may be unavailable depending on Camera mode. In application sheet, (Camera) Locking Focus...

  • Page 71: Video Camera

    Video Camera Mobile Light Warning Do not shine Mobile Light in eyes; may affect eyesight or Recording Videos cause other problems. Record MPEG-4/AMR or H.264/AAC videos. ・Available format varies by recording size. ・Recorded videos are saved to handset memory by default. In application sheet, (Camera) Photo Viewfinder appears.
  • Page 72 Video Viewfinder Operations Camera Cautions Adjusting Brightness General Use Mind etiquette when using Camera. Drag up/down for Brightness Scale Keep Lens Clean Adjusting Zoom Fingerprints/smudges may hinder handset imaging. Clean Drag left/right or Pinch/Spread for Zoom Slider Lens with a soft cloth beforehand. Locking Focus Avoid Direct Sunlight Exposure Do not expose Lens area to direct sunlight for extended...
  • Page 73 Music & Images Music & Images..............72 Music Files (Music)............72 Still Images & Video (Gallery)......... 73 Still Images & Video (Album)...........73...

  • Page 74: Music & Images

    Music & Images Music Files (Music) Main Applications Playing Music Files Supported file formats: Application Description ・3GPP, 3GPP2, MP4, MP3, AMR, WMA (except WMDRM Play music files saved to handset or SD Music content), ASF (except WMDRM content), OGG Vorbis, WAVE, Card.

  • Page 75: Still Images & Video (Album

    Still Images & Video (Gallery) Still Images & Video (Album) Photos and videos shot on handset or downloaded images are Opening/Playing Files sorted into PORTRAIT, EVENT and MAP tabs. View still images and videos saved to handset memory and SD Opening/Playing Files Card.

  • Page 77: Connectivity

    Connectivity Wi-Fi...................76 Tethering Option.............. 78 Bluetooth ................ 79 ®...

  • Page 78: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Connecting Selected Access Points Use household Wi-Fi networks, etc. to connect to the Internet. Enable handset Wi-Fi first. Enabling Wi-Fi In application sheet, (Settings) In application sheet, (Settings) Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi settings opens. Wi-Fi settings opens. on Action Bar Tap access point Wi-Fi is enabled ( ・Access point search starts;...
  • Page 79 Disconnecting Wi-Fi Using Wi-Fi Direct Use Wi-Fi Direct to establish a Wi-Fi connection with other Wi-Fi Direct compatible devices with no need for an access In application sheet, (Settings) point or Internet connection. ・Enable handset Wi-Fi first. In application sheet, (Settings) Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi settings...

  • Page 80: Tethering Option

    Tethering Option Wi-Fi Operations Connecting Access Points Manually About Tethering Option In Wi-Fi settings, Enter Network SSID Done Tap Security field Tap security protocol Use handset like a Wi-Fi router to access the Internet from a Save PC or game device. ・...

  • Page 81: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth ® Opening Tethering Option Help (Japanese) Connect handset to other Bluetooth devices for wireless ® connectivity. In application sheet, (Tethering) Bluetooth Functions ® Function Description Sound output Listen to music, audio, etc. wirelessly. Handsfree Use Bluetooth devices (such as headsets) ®...
  • Page 82 Device Search & Pairing Connecting Paired Bluetooth Devices ® Pair nearby Bluetooth devices with handset to transfer files, ® for handsfree conversations, or to listen to music. In application sheet, (Settings) Other settings ・Enable Bluetooth on handset and set target devices to be ®...
  • Page 83 Sending Files (e.g., Address Book) Receiving Files (e.g., Address Book) When file reception request arrives, appears. To receive files: In application sheet, (Address Book) Drag Status Bar down for Notifications Window Address Book opens. Tap tab Tap contact Tap Bluetooth transfer notification Accept ®...

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    Bluetooth Connection Operations ® Unpairing Devices In Bluetooth menu, (next to target device name) ® Unpair Disconnecting Devices (e.g., Handsfree Devices) In Bluetooth menu, Tap device ® Allowing Other Devices to Detect Handset In Bluetooth menu, Tap handset name (default: ®...

  • Page 85: Global Services

    Global Services Global Roaming..............84 Calling from Outside Japan..........85...

  • Page 86: Global Roaming

    Global Roaming Manual 4G/3G/GSM 4G/3G 3G/GSM Handset is Global Roaming Service eligible. Use the same handset number outside Japan. Selecting Network Service Handset connects to 4G or 3G Network service automatically by default. Use default Network service setting in Japan and other areas with no GSM Network coverage.

  • Page 87: Calling From Outside Japan

    Calling from Outside Japan Selecting a Cellular Provider See SoftBank Mobile Website for details: Handset connects to an appropriate cellular provider http://mb.softbank.jp/en/global_services/ automatically by default. To select a cellular provider Access roaming area/rate information or print it out to carry manually: while traveling abroad.

  • Page 88: Current Country

    Calling Landlines & Mobiles within Calling Countries aside from Japan Current Country (Phone) on Navigation Bar (Phone) on Navigation Bar Call Window opens. Call Window opens. ・When Incoming History or Outgoing History opens, Tap ・When Incoming History or Outgoing History opens, Tap Phone Phone ・...

  • Page 89: Settings

    International Call Operations Changing Country Codes In application sheet, (Settings) Call Int'l call settings User list Tap country/area Change by list Tap country/area Register ・ Tap Entry direct to enter country name and code directly. Deleting Country Codes In application sheet, (Settings) Call Int'l call...

  • Page 91: Settings

    Settings About Settings..............90 Sound Settings..............91 Quick Start Key Setting..........93 Device Info................ 93 Add Account..............94 Wi-Fi Settings..............95 Home Applications Setting..........96 Battery Status..............96 microSD & Phone Storage Settings.........97 Application Settings............98 Other Settings..............98...

  • Page 92: About Settings

    About Settings In application sheet, (Settings) About Settings In application sheet, Tap (Settings) to customize the following settings. Item Description Confirm handset number, mail address, Profile etc. Settings opens. Sound Set Manner mode and ringtone, settings confirmation tones, etc. Wallpaper & Set each item Set Wallpaper, Display brightness, etc.

  • Page 93: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Sound Settings Operations Set Manner Mode Sound Settings In Sound settings, Mode settings Tap option ・Camera shutter, video recording tones, etc. still sound Item Description even in Manner mode. Mode settings Set Manner mode. Volume Adjust volume levels. Set Handset Volume For Incoming Set ringtone and other options for...
  • Page 94 Set Notification Lamp Illumination for Incoming Enable Vibration when Tapping Dialpad, Keys, Messages Etc. In Sound settings, For new message Reception In Sound settings, Haptic feedback lamp Blinking pattern Blinking color ・ Tap Haptic feedback to toggle on ( )/off ( item ・...

  • Page 95: Quick Start Key Setting

    Quick Start Key Setting Device Info Quick Start Key Setting Device Info Confirm handset status. Change functions assigned to (Long Press). In application sheet, (Settings) In application sheet, (Settings) Device info Quick start key Settings Device info menu opens. Quick start key Settings opens. Short press Long press Tap item (then select option)

  • Page 96: Add Account

    Add Account Device Info Operations Confirm Handset Status (Battery Status, Add Account Handset Number, Etc.) In Device info menu, Status Create/add accounts and sync accounts. ・ Tap Battery status to confirm battery performance. Calibrate Touchscreen In application sheet, (Settings) In Device info menu, Adjust touch panel Follow onscreen prompts...

  • Page 97: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Settings Operations Enable/Disable Available Network Notifications Wi-Fi Settings In Wi-Fi settings, Advanced Network notification ・ Available when Wi-Fi settings is enabled. In application sheet, (Settings) ・ Tap Network notification to toggle on ( )/off ( Select a Wi-Fi Sleep Option In Wi-Fi settings, Advanced Wi-Fi sleep...

  • Page 98: Home Applications Setting

    Home Applications Setting Battery Status Home Applications Setting Battery Status Set Home application. Confirm battery status. In application sheet, (Settings) In application sheet, (Settings) Home applications Battery Home applications menu opens. Battery menu opens. Tap Home application Tap item Setting is complete. Details appear.

  • Page 99: Microsd & Phone Storage Settings

    microSD & Phone Storage Settings Set Install Location for Applications In microSD & phone storage menu, Preferred install microSD & Phone Storage Settings location Tap item Item Description Confirm total space in handset system Total space memory, handset memory and SD Card. Confirm free space in handset system Available memory, handset memory and SD Card.

  • Page 100: Application Settings

    Application Settings Other Settings Application Settings Other Settings Confirm installed and running applications. Item Description Location Enable location information. services In application sheet, (Settings) Bluetooth Set Bluetooth connections. ® Network Set Airplane mode, mobile network, etc. settings Lock & Set Screen lock, Operation Password, etc. Security External Set USB connection options.

  • Page 101: Bluetooth Settings

    Bluetooth Operations ® Bluetooth Settings ® Change Handset Name that Appears on Other Devices In application sheet, (Settings) In Bluetooth menu, Rename phone ® Name field Enter name Rename ・ Available when Bluetooth is enabled. ・Pictograms are not supported. Change Discoverable Time In Bluetooth menu, Visibility timeout...

  • Page 102: Network Settings

    Network Settings Operations Network Settings Disable/Enable Signal-Transmitting Functions Item Description In Network settings, Airplane mode Leaving power on, suspend signal- Airplane mode transmitting functions. ・ Tap Airplane mode to toggle on ( )/off ( NFC/Osaifu- Keitai Set NFC/Osaifu-Keitai operations. ® Activate/Cancel NFC/Osaifu-Keitai Lock ®...

  • Page 103: Lock & Security Settings

    Lock & Security Settings Enable/Disable Mobile Data Transmissions In Network settings, Mobile networks Data transmission In application sheet, (Settings) ・ Tap Data transmission to toggle on ( )/off ( Enable/Disable Data Roaming In Network settings, Mobile networks Data roaming ・ Tap Data roaming to toggle on ( )/off (...
  • Page 104 Lock & Security Operations Require Password Entry for Canceling Screen Disable Screen Lock Lock In Lock & Security menu, Screen lock Password In Lock & Security menu, Screen lock None Enter password Continue Re-enter password ・ When an option other than None Slide is selected,...

  • Page 105: Language/Input Settings

    Language & Input Settings Set each item Item Description Setting is complete. Select Select handset interface language. language Language & Input Operations Spell checker Enable/disable spelling correction. Personal Save words to user dictionary. Select Handset Interface Language dictionary Default Set default input method. In Language &...
  • Page 106 Date & Time Operations Date & Time Settings Set Date & Time Automatically Item Description In Date & time menu, Automatic date & time Automatic Set date and time automatically. date & time ・ Tap Automatic date & time to toggle on ( )/off Enable/disable automatic time zone Auto timezone...

  • Page 107: Developer Options

    Developer Options Set each item Available options are intended for developers. Do not change the settings except when developing applications, interfaces, Setting is complete. etc.; may result in handset malfunction. In application sheet, (Settings) Other settings Other settings opens. Developer options Developer options appear.

  • Page 108: Reset All

    Reset All Read message Reset phone Delete all handset system memory files. ・Reset all deletes all handset system memory files including some preinstalled applications irreversibly. Back up important information before performing Reset all. In application sheet, (Settings) ・To delete all handset memory files simultaneously, Tap Erase internal storage ・...

  • Page 109: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications..............108 Customer Service............109...

  • Page 110: Specifications

    Specifications AC Charger Item Description Handset Power Source AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Item Description Consumption Weight 146 g (with Internal Battery) Output Internal Voltage/ DC 5.0 V/1.0 A Battery 2,200 mAh Current Capacity Charging C to 35 Continuous 3G: 830 minutes Temperature...

  • Page 111: Customer Service

    Customer Service For SoftBank handset or service information, call General Information. For repairs, call Customer Assistance. SoftBank Customer Support General Information From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 157 From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at 0800-919-0157 Customer Assistance (Repairs/Lost Handsets) From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 113 From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at 0800-919-0113...

  • Page 113: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions............112 Important Product Information........118 Handset & Hardware Care..........120 General Notes..............122 FCC Notice..............123 RF Exposure Information/Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information............124 Water & Dust Resistance..........125...

  • Page 114: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Handset, Charger (including Optional Accessories), USIM Card, Desktop Holder (Optional Accessory), Micro USB Read Safety Precautions before using handset. Cable (Optional Accessory) & SD Card Observe precautions to avoid injury to self or others, or (Optional Accessory) damage to property. SoftBank Mobile Corp.
  • Page 115 Do not charge handset while it is wet. Display uses tempered glass; however, do not May cause electric shock or short circuit, resulting in fire, subject to impact or apply excessive force. malfunction, etc. Display may break, scattering sharp glass pieces. Should Display break, do not touch glass pieces or broken parts directly;...
  • Page 116 Internal Battery If battery fluid contacts skin or clothes, Read label on Protective Sheet to confirm battery type; use/ discontinue handset use and rinse with clean dispose of Internal Battery accordingly. water immediately. May cause skin damage. Symbol Battery Type on Label Li-ion00 Lithium-ion...
  • Page 117 Handset Protective Sheet may be hot to the touch while power is on or immediately after powering off. May cause burn injuries. When removing Battery Cover, Do not use handset while driving or cycling. power off and wait until handset cools down. Accidents may result.
  • Page 118 Charger (including Optional Accessories) Always maintain some distance from Speaker while ringtones, music or other handset sounds play. Excessive volume may damage ears or hearing. Do not cover/wrap Charger while charging. Charger may overheat, resulting in fire, malfunction, etc. Watch One Seg from a distance in good light. Watching in poor light or too close may affect eyesight.
  • Page 119 Do not touch Charger if thunder is audible. Grasp plug to disconnect Charger before May cause electric shock or other problems. cleaning. May cause electric shock or other problems. Do not expose Charger to moisture (precipitation, bath/shower, etc.). Always grasp plug (not cord/cable) to May cause fire, electric shock or malfunction.

  • Page 120: Important Product Information

    Important Product Information General Use Persons with implanted pacemaker/defibrillator ・If your USIM Card or handset (with USIM Card inserted) is should keep handset more than 22 cm away. lost or stolen, suspend your service immediately. For details, Radio waves may interfere with implanted pacemakers or contact SoftBank Customer Support, General Information.
  • Page 121 In-Call/Transmission Cautions Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) ・During calls/transmissions, calling/transmission charges/ Wireless LAN (hereafter "Wi-Fi") uses radio waves to enable fees apply even if other functions or operations are communication between compatible devices within range. simultaneously in use. However, it is advisable for the user to configure security ・Transmissions involving JavaScript may incur high charges.

  • Page 122: Handset & Hardware Care

    Handset & Hardware Care Bluetooth Function ® SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for any damages resulting Handset & Hardware Care from data/information leakage due to use of handset Bluetooth function. ® ■Precautions ・If handset is left uncharged, data may be altered/lost. The frequency band utilized by handset Bluetooth function ®...
  • Page 123 Touchscreen Picasa™ Web Albums Sync Note ・Touchscreen may not respond in these situations: Save a Google Account associated with Picasa Web Albums ・Use with gloves/long fingernails to handset. If a Google Account is saved to handset then ・Use of pens, pencils or sharp objects a Picasa Web Albums account is created with that Google ・Use with objects on/against Display Account, corresponding Picasa Web Albums is unsynchronizable...

  • Page 124: General Notes

    General Notes CE Declaration of Conformity In some countries/regions including Europe, there are Portrait Rights restrictions on the use of 5 GHz WLAN that may limit the use to indoors only. If you intend to use 5 GHz WLAN on the device, check the Portrait rights protect individuals' right to refuse to be local laws and regulations beforehand.

  • Page 125: Fcc Notice

    FCC Notice European RF Exposure Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is is subject to the following two conditions: designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) recommended by international guidelines.

  • Page 126: Rf Exposure Information/Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Information

    Absorption Rate (SAR) Information by independent scientific organization through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards This mobile phone SoftBank 203SH meets the MIC's**** include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the technical regulation for exposure to radio waves.

  • Page 127: Water & Dust Resistance

    Water & Dust Resistance "FCC RF Exposure Information" and "European RF Exposure Information." Water & Dust Resistance Handset complies with IPX5 (former JIS protection level 5) and IPX7 (former JIS protection level 7) water protection standards as well as IP5X (JIS protection level 5) dust protection standard, with Card Slot Cover and Port Cover closed firmly.
  • Page 128 Precautions Charging Precautions ・Do not subject handset to soap, detergent, bath powder/oil, ・Charger and optional accessories are not water or dust sea/pool/spa water, hot water, etc. proof. Avoid moisture (precipitation, bath/shower, etc.); ・Rinse off sea/pool water, beverage, dirt, sand, mud, etc. may cause fire, electric shock or damage.
  • Page 129 Washing Handset Drying Handset Wipe off dirt, sand, beverage, etc., gently with a cloth. Then Dry Headphone Port, Earpiece, Mic and Speaker when exposed hold handset approximately 10 cm below faucet or shower to water. head and wash with low-pressure tap water (6 liters/min. or lower) at normal temperature (5 C - 35 C).
  • Page 131 Ａ About Settings..............90 Add Account..............94 Address Book..............54 Applications...............24 Application Settings............98 Ｂ 203SH User Guide Index Basic Operations............... 22 Battery Cover Installation..........8 Battery Status..............96 Bluetooth ................ 79 ® Ｃ Calling................48 Calling from Outside Japan..........85 Charging Handset..............15 Creating/Sending Gmail............60 Customer Service............
  • Page 132 microSD & Phone Storage Settings......... 97 USIM PIN................34 Mobile Manners..............26 Using Internet Mail............62 Music & Images..............72 Music Files (Music)............72 Ｖ Video Camera..............69 Ｎ Notifications Window............41 Ｗ Watching One Seg, Videos or YouTube while Using Ｏ Applications (Another View)..........45 Opening &...
  • Page 134 SoftBank 203SH User Guide April 2013, First Edition SoftBank Mobile Corp. Visit SoftBank Shop for assistance Model : SoftBank 203SH Manufacturer : SHARP CORPORATION...

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